SPORT OF CYCLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20475, 29 January 1930, Page 17

SPORT OF CYCLING.

MANUKAU AMATEUR CLUB.

EVENTS AT OTAHUHU MEETING. The two miles amateur cycling eveni held by, "the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club last Wednesday evening on the Domain attracted a field of 16 senior riders, of whom the ultimate winner proved to be W. McCollum, 300 yds. This rider kept near the front throughout the race, and in the final stages, when E. Avery, 160 yds., appeared to be of holding off the opposition, McCollnm challenged him, and maintaining his advantage went on to win by one and a-half lengths, with H. F. Gribblo, 260 yds., third.

In the junior half-mile there were six starters. Over the last lap the field bunched and down the back straight the pace was on, until on the bend L. Oxton, 50yds., drew out to win _by a length from G. Hellier, 40yds., with C. Beart, 30vds., next. The reappearance of M. P. Byrnes, the champion track cyclist of a few seasons ago, in the one mile race promoted by the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club, created some interest. Byrnes caught Che fielS early, and over the last lap he was not troubled in holding off the opposition to _ win by four lengths in 2m. 375. C. Faithfull, 32yds., and H. McElvey, 40yds., finished second and third respectively after a close tussle in the home stretch. At Sturgess Park, Otahuhu, on Saturday last a cycling carnival was held by the professional and amateur clubs, when a fine afternoon's sport was provided. The track, six laps to the mile, was dead anl tuimpy, but nevertheless the times were good for grass track racing under such conditions. The half-mile professional race was decided in three heats, the final being won by A. Seccombe, 110 yds., in lm. 9s. E. Clarke. 120 yds., and N. Healev, 100 yds., filled the other two places. , Tho final of the one mile amateur handicap went to L. Roberts. 45yds., who j rode a well-judged race to win by thro* j lengths from that consistent ; N. Casey. 65yds., with W. McCollum j 125 yds., 'third. The tune for this event j was 2m. 35 3-ss. . j L Pen fold. W. I<ranm and \V. Pn..- j nev finished in that order in the one mile open professional event, alter a keen i race to the. post, in which inches separ-j ated the placed riders. A. Seeeombe wasi unfortunate for he had the advantage! coming into the straight, and seemed to have the race in hand, but his bark tyre rolled off the rim. E Hall, the limit rider in the two nules amateur final, led all the war to win by 50yds from F. J. Casey and R. Fonbister, who fought out an exciting finish with the remainder of the field. In the two miles professional event, W. Francis gained first- place after he and L. Penfold had opened up a break from the rest of the field in the early stages of the race. A six laps senior and a three IaDS junior race will be conducted at the Western Springs Stadium to-morrow evening by. the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club. ' •

TENNIS PLAYER'S DEATH.

ONEHUNGA CL'JB MEMBER.

Auckland tennis players will hear with deep regret of the death of Mr. J. B. Neill, a popular member of the Onehunga Lawn Tennis Club. His readiness to assist in every way at tournaments and other club functions endeared him to all members, and he leaves a gap at the Qnchanga Ciuo which will bo difficult to fill.