Italian Has Third Win
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter —Copyright) DOUGLAS. G. Agostini (Italy) won the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy 350 c.c. race yesterday for the third successive year.
Agostini, aged 28. the world champion in the 350 and 500 c.c. classes, covered the 226.36mile course in 2hr 13min 28.6 sec.
The New Zealander, P. Leahy, a 24-year-old motor mechanic from Auckland, riding a Kawasaki, finished in fifteenth position, in 2hr 30min 49.45ec. Another New Zealander. R. Haldene. on a Yamaha, retired during the first lap.
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32322, 13 June 1970, Page 13
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