CYCLING EVENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23708, 15 July 1940, Page 10

CYCLING EVENTS

RACING IN AUCKLAND HOPE GIBBONS SHIELD SECOND OF SERIES DECIDED The second race of the series in the Hope Gibbons Shield competition was decided by the Auckland centre of the New Zealand Amateur Cycling Association on Saturday. A strong westorly wind slowed the riders, particularly on tho outward journey. A course of 25 miles, extending from Point Chevalier to tho Hobsonvillo turn-off and return, was used. On tho hard rido out to the turn the three teams were fairly even, Manukau wero fastest in 35m 40s, but only 5s better than Lynndale. Tho Northern riders turned together in 30m 255. With tho assistance of the wind the return journey was done in 31 ill 10s by Manukau, 31m 34s by Northern, and in 31m 41s by Lynndulo. Following were tho placings:— Manukau (M. C. Johnson, V. D. Thomas, R. Wilson and D. M. McGrath) all took lb Om 50s, collective time 4h 27m 445, 1; Lynndnlo (A. W. Barnett, lb 7m 20s; 11. K. Baldwin, lh 7m 20s; E. L. G. Hughes, lb 7m 275; J. Hill, 111 7m 2f)s), collective time, 4h 29m 425, 2; Northern (J. White, lh 7m 50s; J. W. Partridge, 111 Sill; J. S. O'Gorman, Hi 8m; F. O'Gorman, lh 8m Os), collectivo time, 4li 32m ss, 3. With two of the three races decided tho teams stand as follows: —Manukau, 8h 40m 525, 1; Lynndale, 8h 50m 345, 2; Northern, oh 30m 12h, 3. Tho final raco will be held on August 17. PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS Auckland. —The seventh annual raco for the Cleaver Memorial Cup was held at Sylvia Park and resulted in a dead-heat between S. Wcller and R. Absoluin after one of tho best finishes seen during competition for this coveted trophy. The placings were:—S. Weller (4m), 50m 555, and It. Absoluin (Om 15s), 50m 30s, dead-heat, 1; T. SkiffiriKton (Om 455), 50m lis, 3; K. Edkins (4m), 50m 575, 4. J. Whitten (lm) wns fastest in slm 255. Metropolitan—Tho club held an open raco of 40 miles for the President's Trophy. W. Steel rode a well-judged race and held off a strong scratch bunch to take major honours. Results: —W. Steel, 5m 15s, 1; T. Sheehan, Scr, 2; D. Hills, 2in 30s, 11; J. P. Sheehan, 7m, 4. Fastest time: T. Sheehan, 98m 30s. CLUB COMPETITIONS i Manukau.—Thirteen started in tho 10-mile junior raco over the Avondalo circuit. Tho result was:—B. Bartley (sm), 30m 535, 1; L. D. McGrath (2m 30s), 29m 4s, 2; W. Stephens (2m 30s), 29m ss, 3. Fastest time; D. Aulic.h (scr), 27m 14s; second fastest, N. I. Sokalich (lm), 28m 15s. Only 15 siartors rode in the 20-milo race. L. Stonex and J. Stowart, off the limit, shared tho lead throughout, partnered over tho last half by W. Smith and R. Hewitsou. The race resulted:—L. J. Stonex (8m 30s), 59m 355, Jj J. Stewart (8m 30s), 59m 30s, 2; R. Hewitson (5m 30s), 50in 375, 3. Fastest time: A. W. Stonex (2m), 53m 525; second fastest, J. Linton (2m), 53m 535. North Shore. —A combined race of 21Y, miles for the Chesterman Cup was decided. The course was to the east coast bays and back to Albany. The result was:—A. Knox (3m), 1; H. Evans (7m). 2; R. Scott (7m), 3. Fastest time, A. Knox, 72in ss.

Lynndalo.—The Northern Club paid n return visit to the New Lynn circuit. Big fields and good racing wcro witnessed. Results:— Junior (10 miles): B. Tanfield (N.), (3m 30s), 32m Is. 1; W. Bawker (N.), (2m 30s), 31m -Is, 2; Borscroft (N.), (4m), 32m 595, S. Curgenven (L.), (3m), 32m 10s, 4. Fastest time: M. Harland (N.), (scr.), 30m 3s; D. Dyer (N.), (30s), 30m 31s; L. Hawko (L.), (scr), 30m 475. Seniors (18 miles): R. Ingram (L.), (,8m 30s), 07m 225, 1; A. MeKinnon (L.), (8m 30s), 50m 375, -2; C. Dimniock (L.), (Oin 30s), 57m 38s, 3; R. Campbell (L.), (Urn 30s), 07m 40s, 4; R. Owens (L.). (3m 30s), 55m 6s, 5. Fastest time: R. Clarke (L.), (lm), 54m 'Js; A. Keith (N.). (3m), 54m 375; R. Owens (L.), (3m 30s), 55in (is.

Papatoetoe.—The club conducted a combined senior and junior event for the Mitchell Cup over the Drurv course of 22 miles. The limit rider, J. McFetridgc, assisted by R. Green, his co-marker, maintained his lead throughout, to win by 265. Results wcro as follows: —J. McFetridKO (9m), 08m ss, 1; A. J. Queen (2m 30s), 61m Is, 2; D. N. Pinfold (lm 30s), 00m 2s, 3; K. Vost (lm 30s), fiOm 3s. 4. Fastest time: D. N. Pinfold (lm 30s), 00m 2s, 1; K. Vost (lm 30s), 00m 3s. 2; M. Mitchell (lm 30s), 60m 4s, 3; S. Panckhurst (lm 30s), 60m ss, 4.

EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY Matamata. —The Matamata Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held its tenth road race of the season on Saturday over a course of 43 miles to Morrinsvillo and back. Results were:—S. Baker (Vim). 2h 10m 38s. 1; E. Potter (2m), 2h 19m 15s. 2; J. Lewis (2m), 2h ,19m 15 1-58, 3. Fastest time was niado b.v E. Potter, who covered the distanco in 'Jll Oin 10s. Tauranga.—A road cycling raco of 13 miles, held by the Tauranga Amateur Cycling Club, was won by I. Still, with L. Wright second and J. Wooller third. The fastest time was recorded by J. Wooller.