EVENTS AT MONICA PARK

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21708, 15 February 1936, Page 10

EVENTS AT MONICA PARK

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME •OF BROADSIDING

TRICK BIDING BY PUTT MOSSMAN

> Thrills are promised patrons of Monica Park Speedway to-night, for, in addition to a big programme of exciting broadsiding races, there will be presented /two items that are distinctly unusual. The first—which should prove the highlight of an evening of thrills—will be the presentation, for the first time here. of Putt Mbssman’s ride from the top of the grandstand. This exhibition of nerve am%stotorcycling skill, which culminates I ‘in a crash through two flaming board-walls, is voted by trick motor-cyclists the world over to be easily the most spectacular and daring item in Mossman’s extensive repertoire of feats. The second big attraction will be the world-famous ladder-climbing act. This time the world’s champion trick motor-cyclist will use a ladder two feet higher than the one used when he was last here. Twelve broadsiding races will be incliided in the programme, the principal events being a series of contests between the best American riders and the New -Zealand champions. 1 Besides Mossman, the leader, the full United States team includes Sam Arena, of San Jose, California (who will be making his first appearance here), Manuel Trujillo, the Californian who rose from B grade rider to scratch man in six months; Pee Wee Cullum, the popular clown of the team; Ray Grant,' from Portland, Oregon; Ewald Schnitzer, the daring rider from New York, City; Bo “Tiger” Lismah, and Byrd McKinney, of Pasadena, California.; These stars of the cinder track. will meet New Zealand's best, including Wally Kilmister, who holds the title of champion of the Dominion. There will be no increase in prices for this special attraction, and free parking is again offered patrons. Special trams will ruir at frequent intervals from Cathedral square. If it is wet to-night, the meejting will be held on. Monday.