KEEN RACES AT AUCKLAND
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Ist. January. Keen racing was sritnessed by a large crowd at the Western Springs Speedway last evening, when T. Farndon, the English champion, and A. Mattson, the most
prominent local rider, were in fine form. The track was very fast, and some good times were made. Unfortunately, Farndon had trouble with his machine, while Mattson fell while going well in more than one race. Results are as follows:—
New Year's Handicap.—C. Goldberg, 25yds behind, 1; B. Bray, 15yds behind, 2. Ttae, lmin 26 S-ssec.
Hogmanay Big Twelve.—C. Goldberg, 35yds behind, 1; K. Frogley, 60yds behind, 2. Time, lmiu 25 l-ssec.
B Grade Handicap.—C. Morgan, 40yds behind, 1; J. McDonald, 20yds behind, 2. Time, lmin 2D l-ssec.
Teams Kacing.—First event: B. Smith, 1; H. Tetley, 2. Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. Second race: A.. Way, 1: 11. Silich, 2. Time, lmin 30sec.
International Matches.—First race: A: Matlson, Auckland, 1; T. Farudon, England, 2; K. Froglej-. England, 3. Time, lmin 20 2-ssec. Second race: T. Farudon, 1; A. Mattson, 2; K. Frogley. 3. Time, lmin 20sec.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1932, Page 5
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181KEEN RACES AT AUCKLAND Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1932, Page 5
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