FINE CYCLE RACE

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 68, 14 December 1931, Page 13

FINE CYCLE RACE

Laykold Cup Handicap

P. N. ROBINSON WINS

Sports & Cycling at Petone

In winning the Laykold Cup mile handicap at Petone on Saturday, P. N. Robinson, leading Wellington amateur cyclist, rode as fine a race as has been seen here for a long time. The field included a number of the best cyclists in Christchurch, Wellington, and Masterton, but Robinson was a match for them in riding and tactics. He won by half a length from T. O’Brien and F. Grose, both of ChristO’Brien is the present national 100-mile road champion, but was beaten by Robinson both on Saturday and in the recent Palmerston North-Wellington race. He rode a good race, however, and was defeated by a better man. The Laykold Cup handicap, over a fivemile course, is an annual event, sponsored by the Petone Amateur Athletic and cycling Club, affiliated to the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. Conditions on Saturday were almost ideal for cycling and running, although the ground was a little hard for the athletes. Nearly a thousand people attended the meeting. The other special cycling event was the mile invitation, in which' eight riders started. Grose won from Pearce with Robinson third, but the time was not parlarly fast. In the athletic events, H, Marment, a young Athletic club runner, was prominent in the sprints. He was second in the 100 yards with a handicap of 10 yards. Among the women, Miss Jean Murray and Miss S. Fossett were the most consistent. In the detailed results which follow the clubs or centres to which competitors belong are indicated after their names by letters in parentheses according to the following list:—Chch., Christchurch; Mas., Masterton; Ath., Athletic; Mir., Miramar; Wn., Wellington; H.,.Hutt; P„ Petone; 0., Olympic; Kiwi; N., Napier; J„ Johnsonville; V„ Victoria College; H.V.H., Hutt Valley Harriers; 8.,. Scottish. . Special Cyclo Events. FIVE MILE LAYKOLD CUP CYCLE HANDICAP/

P. N. Robinson (Ath.), 45yd5..'..... 1 T. O’Brien (Chch.), 2 F. Grose (Chch.), <> Time, llmln. Msec. There were 25 starters In this event, with O’Brien, Grose, and L. J. P® ll ™ o { on the scratch mark. L. Bjßolberts (Wn.) was nearest them, on the 40yd. nark, with ROblnson five yards further on. The next men were C. Ericsson (Mir.), F. Christensen (Ath.), and T. McCord (Mas.), on the 90yd. mark. In the early stages Robinson and Roberts went up and joined J. Roe (Pet.), 100yds., Ericsson and his companion, but the scratch men picked them up In the third lap. At ’the beginning of the seventh lap E. Sayer (Mas.). 200yds„ was leading a .bunch, including all the back-markers, and In the next 200yds. O’Brien and Grose sprinted away, taking with them only the fastest of their companions. With 01 laps to go six of the field had withdrawn, and with 10 laps to go Grose was leading Robinson, O’Brien. Pearce, Roe, Ericsson, and Roberts. With 1J miles to go all the riders were together, and the scratch men rode up to the top of the hank to get past. Roe made a great eprint with three laps to go, and Robinson, O’Brien. Grose, and Pearce chased after him. They were leading with a mile to go, and Robinson 'and Roe went to the front alternately. All the riders were packed into a close bunch, and made a fine sight as they moved round the track together. With half a mile left,-O’Brien took the lead, followed by Robinson and Roberts, and the latter sprinted during the last Jap with Robinson, O’Brien, and Grose. There was tremendous excitement as'Robinson went to the front followed by O'Brien and Grose In a last burst of pace. Robinson had more In hand, however, and won by half a length from the other two, who were separated by an Inch or two In second and third places. It was a splendid finish to a flrst-dass race. The Cup was presented to Robinson by Mr. C. A. Willis, of the Laykold firm. The secret lap prize was won by J. Morris, of Petone. , „ , „ One Mile Invitation Scratch Cycle Race. —F. Grose (Chch.), 1; L. J. Pearce (Chch.), 2- P. N. Rdbinson (Ath.), 3. Time, 2min. 18 2-sscc. The field consisted of F. Grose (.Chch.), L. J. Pearce (Chch.), L. B. Roberts (Wn.), P. N. Robinson (Ath.), C. Ericsson (Wn.), F. Christensen (Ath.), E. Sayer (Mas.), and T. McCord (Mas.). Sayer led Grose at the bell, but Grose sprinted with Pearce and won from him by three-quarters of a length, Robinson and Christensen were two lengths away. Other Cycle Events. Half-mile Open Cycle Handicap—First heat: J. Howe (P.), 65yds., 1; L.'J. Pearce (Chch.). scr., 2; G. Tinkler (Mas.), 40yds., 3. Time, GO 2-ssec. Second heat: T. O’Brien (Chch.), scr., 1; F. Grose (Chch.), scr., 2; L. B. Roberts (Wn.), syds., 3. Time, 62 2-ssec. Final: J. Morris (P.), 75yds., 1: Howe, 2; Tinkler, 3, Time, 01 3-ssec. Won by a length, with a length and a half between second and third. One Mile Cycle Open Handicap.—First heat: T. O’Brien (Chch.), scr., 1; L. J. Pearce (Chch.), scr., 2; P. N. Robinson (Ath.), 10yds., 3. Time, 2min. 14sec. Second heat: J. Howe (P.), 80yds., 1; A. Pennington (0.), 130yds., 2; L. W. Sowerby (Ath.). 100yds., 3. Time, 2min. 11 3-ssec. Final: Pennington, 1; Howe, 2; O’Brien, 3, Time,' 2mln. lOsec. Won by nearly a wheel. Half-mile B Grade Cycle HandicapFirst heat: E. Mulford (P.), Coyds., 1; W. Pye (Mas.), 85yds., 2; L. W. Sowerby (Ath.), 70yds., 3. Time, 62 2-ssec. Second heat: R. Lyster (Ath.), 60yds., 1; L. Hall (H.), scr.. 2; G. Pye (Mas.), 75yds., 3. Time, GO 2-ssec. Final: Lyster, 1; Mulford, 2; Sowerby, 3. Time, 61 2-ssec. Lyster stayed out In front and had an easy win by 20 yards or so. There was a length and a half between second and third. One Mile B Grade Cycle Handicap.—R. Lvster (Ath.), 90yds., 1; E. Mulford (I’.), 100yds., 2; L. W. Sowerby (Ath.), 90yds., 3. Time, 2mln. lOsec. Won by four or live lengths Athletic Events. 100 Yards Handicap.—First heat: S. L. Pye (Mas.). 9iyds„ 1: C. Jenkins (Wn.), scr., 2; G. Adams (Ath.), Byds., 3. Time, 10 l-ssec. Second heat: H. Le Grove (Wn.), _ 3Jyds„ 1; T. Matthews (Ath.), 2yds„ 2; W. Crooks (P.), sJyds„ 3. Time, lOsec. Third heat: S. Shore (P.), Giyds., 1; H. Marment (Ath.), syds., 2; A. Bond (K.), 10yds., 3. Time, 10 2-ssec. Fourth heat: J. Hamilton (P.)', 2}yds., 1; A. Welply (Wn.). syds., 2; J. Stevenson (K.), 10yds., 3. Time, 10 l-ssec. Final: Pye, 1; Marment. 2; Welply, 3. Time, lOsec. A close fast, finish. (Jenkins did not start.) 220 Yards Handicap.—First heat: M. B. Furlong (K.), 14yds., 1: S. L. Pye (Mas.), 18yds.. 2; C. Jenkins (Wn.), scr.. 3. Time, 22 3-ssec. Second heat: S. Shore (P.), 13yds., 1; A. C. Bird (N.), 12yds„ 2; J. Stevenson (K.), 20yds., 3. Time, 22 3-ssec. Third heat: 11. Marment (Ath.). 10yds.. 1; K. (UConnell (H.), 14yds„ 2. Time, 22 3-ssec. Final: Marment, 1; Bird, 2; Furlong, 3. Time, 22 3-ssec, Won by half n toot, with inches between second and third.

440 Yards Handicap.—C. M. Brown (0.1, 30yds.. 1- S. L. Pye (Mas.). 27yds., 2: F. C. Stone (K.). 32yds., 3. Time, 50 l-ssee, Won b.v half a yard.

BSO Yards Handicap.—J. McConchle (Ath.). 45vds„ 1; B. K. Crow (K.), 25yds., 2; A. F. Harding (W.), 30yds.. 3. Time, Imln. 58 l-Osec. McConchle ran strongly, and was in the lead at the bell. He went on to win by eight yards. Crow and Hard lug had a hard tussle for second place, but Harding was beaten by a yard. One Mile Handicap.—G. Bayne (P.), scr., 1; 11. J. McLeod (K.), 65yds., 2; L. Sinclair (S.), 45yds., 3. Time, 4mln. 27 3-ssec. Sinclair wns leading at the bell, followed closely b.v McLeod, with Bayne running fourth. Bayne had picked up a big distance on the field, and lengthened hts stride during the last lap. Sinclair put on a little more pace with 150yds. to go, but Bayne turned on a splendid sprint and won b.v nine yards. MeLeod beat Sinclair b.v a yard. 100 Yards Junior Handicap.—F. Dwyer (S.t, 4yds., 1; A. Coveney (Ath.). sJyds., 2; L. 11. Smallbono (0.), scr., 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. Won by a yard. 440 Yards Junior Handicap.—F. Dwyer (S.), 11yds., 1; A. Coveney (Ath.), 12yds., 2: A. F. Sedgwick (J.), ilyds., 3. Time, 56 2-ssec. Won b.v n foot. Women’s Events. 75 Yards Women’s Handicap.—First heat: Miss E. Powell (!’.), 7yds., 1; Miss T. Keueh (Wn.), scr., 2: Miss 0. Payne (P.), 7Jyds., 3. Time, 8 4-ssec. Second heat: Miss N. Payne (P.), Ords., 1; Miss Jean Murray (Ath.), 6yds., 2; Miss M. Wallace (P.), 7yds„ 3. Time, 8 4-ssec. Third heat: Miss S. Posselt (P-). 61yds., 1: Miss J. Murray (Ath.), 4yds , 2; Miss E. Ulutherwick (Wn,), 4}yds., 3. Time. Osec. Final: Miss Powell, 1: Miss Jean Murray, 2; Miss Posselt, 3. Time, 9scc. Won by a foot. 100 Yards Women's Handicap.—First heat: Miss N. Payne (P.), 12yds., 1; Miss E. Powell (P.), Ojda, 3; Mltw D„ Ji*’*!®

(Mir.), 81vds.. 3. Time, 11 2-ssec. Seconij heat: Miss M. Wallace (P.), 9yds., 1; Miss Jean Murray (Ath.), Byds., 2; Miss T. Kench (Wn.). 12yds.. 3. Time, 11 3-ssee. Third heat: Miss O. Payne (P.)., 10yds.. 1: Miss S. Posselt (P.), Ovds., 2; Miss J. Murray (Ath.), syds., 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. Final: Miss Wallace, 1: Miss Posselt. 2: Miss Jean Murray. 3. Time. 11 l-ssec. Relay Races. ' Men’s Scratch Relay Race, four laps, each of 110yds.—Wellington (C. Jenkins, J. Fleming, Ai Welply, and H. Le Grove), 1: Petone (J. Hamilton, M. Valk, S. Shore, and W. Crooks), 2. Time, 'Msec. Won by 15 yards. Women’s Relay Rare, four laps, each of 110 yards.—Petone (Misses N. Wallace. S. Posselt, N. Payne, and 0. Payne), 20yds., 1; Wellington (Misses H. Sharp, S. Corbett, E. Blatherwick, and T, Kench), scr., 2; Athletic (Misses Joyce Murray, M. Colgate, I’. Culver, and Jean Murray), 15yds., 3. Time, 52 2-ssec. Petone established a long lead and won by six yards. Children's Events. Boys’ Open Handicap.—Pat Anderson. 1: Barry Wainscott, 2. . ~ Girls’ Open Handicap. —Marls 'loinpkins, 1; .Tenn Webber, 2. Boys' Open Walk.—Pat Andween, 1; Witcher, 2.