HALF A TROPHY EACH.—After finishing first equal in the New Zealand international motocross series the two British former world champions, J. V. Smith and D. G. Bickers, carried out their threat to saw the Rothmans Trophy in half. When they were presented with the cup at a social function after the final round at Kaiapol last Sunday they'produced a hacksaw and promptly went to work. LEFT: Smith holding the cup while Bickers manipulates the hacksaw. Rather apprehensively holding the base is the former Australian international, A. T. Gibbes, the chief organiser of the series. RIGHT: Smith’s young son, James, admires the result The job was later completed professionally and the two halves properly mounted.

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32210, 31 January 1970, Page 9

HALF A TROPHY EACH.—After finishing first equal in the New Zealand international motocross series the two British former world champions, J. V. Smith and D. G. Bickers, carried out their threat to saw the Rothmans Trophy in half. When they were presented with the cup at a social function after the final round at Kaiapol last Sunday they'produced a hacksaw and promptly went to work. LEFT: Smith holding the cup while Bickers manipulates the hacksaw. Rather apprehensively holding the base is the former Australian international, A. T. Gibbes, the chief organiser of the series. RIGHT: Smith’s young son, James, admires the result The job was later completed professionally and the two halves properly mounted.