CENTENARY CYCLE RACE.
NEW ZEALANDER SECOND. MELBOURNE, Oct. 28. Registering the fastest aggregate in the Centenary Thousand, which has been declared the most gruelling cycling race ever held in the world, H. Cruise, of Melbourne, was declared Australian and New Zealand champion, winning £SOO and a gold cup. H. G. Watson, New Zealand, was second; he rode brilliantly throughout. Opperman’s misfortunes continued. In the final stage he retired after 20 miles suffering from the effects of injuries received on Wednesday’s mountain stage. The handicap section was won bv Stubenrauch, of Melbourne. Duffy (Melbourne) was second and Toseland (South Australia) was third. The A grade sprint on Saturday was won by Borsari (Italy). Ralston (New Zealand) was second. Thousands cheered the 04 weary riders out of 108 starters who rode in the finish at Como PtirJc. Criticising the sevirity of the alpine section, Mithouard (France), who retired, said it was suicidal for riders to attempt such a course. French authorities would not allow such shocking conditions. Borsari said he had never seen such conditions. He paid a tribute to the courage of the riders.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 284, 29 October 1934, Page 7
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183CENTENARY CYCLE RACE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 284, 29 October 1934, Page 7
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