Cycling HORNBY CLUB’S RACE

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 29061, 25 November 1959, Page 6

Cycling HORNBY CLUB’S RACE

H. Sutherland scored a popular win in the Hornby Cycling Club’s 10-mile handicap race on Monday evening. On the Outward run the riders had to contend with a strong head wind, which slowed them up considerably. The limit men were the first to reach the turn. These riders were 40sec ahead of the 2min men, who had improved their position and had picked up 30sec on their handicap. On the return journey the leaders kept up to their work Very well arid, although the 2min men were within 100 yards of them with a little over half a mile to go. the leaders did not let them close the gap. Nearing the line, Sutherland led out stfongly. challenged by A. Shaw, and it appeared as if Shaw, was going to get the decision, but Sutherland had a little in reserve and made a Anal bid, which carried him on to victory. B. Yaxley finished in third place. The excellent riding of the IJmin men was well rewarded with F. Chapman taking time honours. Results were:— H. Sutherland (3Jmin). 25min llsec, 1: A. Shaw (3}min), 23min Usee, 2; B. Yaxley (3}min), 23min 18sec, 3. Fastest time: F. Chapman (ijmin), 23mln 41sec. Novice Race, six miles.—K. Smith (2}min), 15min 24sec, 1; K. Clinch (Imin), 13min 46sec, 2; B. Woodgate (imin), 13min 46.65ec. 3. Fastest time: K. Clinch (imin), 13min 46sec. Sports Special (four miles).—B. Allen (lfmin). llmln Stece, 1: I. Barnett (Imin), llmln 27sec, 2; C. Phillips (scr), lOmin 42sec, 3. Fastest time: C. Phillips (scr), lOmin 42sec. CHRISTCHURCH AMATEUR CLUB The Christchurch Amateur Cycling Club held two 10-mile graded scratch races at HalsweH, as well as the popular boys* race. Once again the B grade riders returned a better time than the A. grade men. The margin of 13sec was not quite so big as it was last A grade event went to G. Hiil and G. Painter, who finished second last week In the B grade, improved his position to come home a Winner in this event. Results were:— A Grade.—G. Hill 1, T. Weir 2, R. Fowler 3. Time, 26min 57sec. B Grade.—G. Painter 1, B. Cook 2, D. Wood 3. Time, 26min Msec. Merino.—ram: A. P. Bennett. Ewer G. H. Burrows and reserve. Border Leicester.—Ram: W. B. Scott; reserve, R. J. Low and Sons. Ewes: R. J. Low and Sons; reserve, W. B. Scott. South Suffolk^—Ram: J. D. Galpin, Ltd., and reserve. Ewe: A. Amos arid Sons, Ltd.; reserve, G. S. Campbell. Suffolk.—Ram and ewe, and reserve ram and ewe: Mrs J. M. Jarman. Squthdown.—Ram: J. D. Galpin, Ltd., and reserve. Ewe: J. D. Galpin, Ltd,; reserve. F. W. Jarman. Romney Marsh.—Ram: R. and G. McKendry; reserve. S. P. Mosley. Ewe: G. S. Giddings and reserve. Dorset Horn.—Ram: T. P. Lowe and reserve EWe: G. T. Askin; reserve, T. P. Lowe. Hampshire Down. —Ram: R. J. Knowles; reserve, J. C. Guinness. Ewe: J C. Guinness and reserve.

Ryeland.—Ram: G. H. Burrows; reserve, D. F. and M. D. Rooney. Ewe: G. H. Burrows and reserve. Cattle Hereford.—Cow and bun and reserve cow and buU: D. W. Morrow. Red Poll.—Cow; Blue Cliffs Station; reserve, R. Ward-Smith. Shorthorn.—Bull: A. H. Giles and Son; reserve. W. and F. Mcßride. Cow: W. and F. Mcßride and reserve, Galloway.— Bull and cow: R. G. Carrington. Reserve cow: R. G. Carrington. Aberdeen Angus Bull.—R. G. and R. E. Allan; A. J. Darling. Cow: R. G. and R. E. Allan, and reserve.