BROADSIDING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21243, 26 January 1931, Page 3

BROADSIDING.

GOOD FINISHES WITNESSED. BUCHANAN STRIKES FORM. If close finishes rather than fast times constitute a Rood meeting, then Saturday night’s broadsiding must be considered the finest seen at the Dunedin stadium this season. The handicapping was, in almost every race,_ remarkably good, with the result that in a number of events only a few yards separated the first and second riders, while throughout the evening there was little of that “ procession ” riding which robs a race of practically all its interest for the spectators. The weather was beautifully fine and the attendance totalled about 4000. Once again Frogley was the outstanding rider, although from the point of view of spectacular broadsiding Buchanan was probably the finest performer on the track. Saturday night was the first occasion on which he lias really been seen at his best, and there were few among those present who would not readily admit that his riding more than compensated for his rather disappointing performances in the past. He took some tremendous slides on the corners, his shoulders almost brushing the cinders as he skidded round in a manner that brought the crowd to its feet time after time. If he lacked Frogley’s steadiness nr*l speed, he was more than his equal at brilliant cornering. Unwin and Mangham both rode well, and were prominent throughout the meeting, securing a good share of the prize money. Nesbit lived up to the promise which he showed the previous week, riding consistently well. He fully deserved liis win in the Ford Golden Helmet race, and the ovation which he received when the result was announced bore testimony to his popularity with the crowd. The English rider, Norman Evans, was again unlucky. On his first appearance for the evening, in the Roslyn Handicap, he crashed heavily, and was unable to ride again during the meeting. He was coming out of the south bend in the lead from Unwin, when, just as he was straightening un from his slide, he was thrown forward over the handle-bars, to land in a heap at the foot of the fence. His machine, released from control, somersaulted. and, leaping into _ the air, foil on top of him, the engine still running furiously. It was later reported that, although badly shaken and bruised, he had escaped serious injury. The following are the results: — FORD GOLDEN HELMET SCRATCH RACE.. First Heat.—J. Nesbit 1. A. Rait 2. W. Blair 3. Also started: J. Young. Young was first into the corner, but Nesbit passed him on the bend, and was soon well out in the lead. Young, whose machine was giving him trouble, gradually fell back till be was last. Rait moving up to second place. Nesbit, riding brilliantly, increased his lead, and passed the finishing post 100 yards ahead of Rait, with Blair 150 yards further back. Time, 87 4-ss6c. . m . Second Heat. —J. Neebit 1, W. Blair 2. Also started: D. Miller. The race resolved itself into a general mix up, both Blair and Miller coming off, while Nesbit, who appeared to be confused as to the number of laps gone, finally pushed his machine home over the last few yards. Blair finished a long way back. Time, 113 3-ssec. ' With two straight-out wins to his credit Nesbit won the helmet from the holder, Young. SECOND DIVISION' HANDICAP. First Heat. —B. Henning (Bsec) 1. L. Homer (4sec) 2. Also started: H. Williams (3seo). Henning had opened out a big gap from the others before they had fairly settled down. Williams then set out after the leader, and, passing Homer in the second lap. it seemed as ■ if he would also beat Henning. He crashed, however, in the fourth lap, leaving Henning to finish 70 yards ahead of Homer. Time, 102 4-ssec. Second Heat. —P. Lyders (3sec) 1. A. luglis (7sec) 2. Also started: D. Miller (scr). Botli Miller and Inglis crashed in the first lap. but Inglis remounted, and continued the race. Lyders, however, had practically no opposition, and. after riding on his own, ho finished a lap ahead in the time of 100 4-ssec. Third Heat.—S. Ravenswood (7sec) 1, W. Grieve (3sea) 2. . Also started; A. Anderson (scr), G. Brown (7seo). Ravenswood was never headed throughout the race, and he finished five yards ahead of Grieve. Time 100 l-ssec. Final. Gtieve .... 1 Ravenswood .. .. ".. .. 2 Lyders .. .... .... 3 Lyders and Henning both came off, and Lyders after remounting rode right off the track. He came back:, again, and set out after Grieve and Ravenswood. who were well ahead. The fonher eventually won by 200 yards. Time, 95 l-ssec; ROSLYN HANDICAP. First Heat.—Roger Frogley (scr) I, R. Ranby (Wellington) (2sec), 2. Also started: H. Buchanan (scr), A. Rait (4sec).. Ranby was the first to show out, with Buchanan and Frogley behind him in that order. Buchanan’s machine began to give trouble, and Frogley passed him. The Englishman then engaged in a duel with Ranby, from whom lie drew away in the final lap to pass the post 10 yards ahead. . Buchanan being 60 yards further back. Time, 91 l-ssee. Second Heat.—D. Miller (3sec) 1, H. Mangham (Isec) 2. Also started: W. Blair (4see). With a start of one second from Miller, Biair was soon well out in front. Miller, however, was riding in his best style, and eventually finished 60 yards to the good. Time, 95 l-ssec. Final. Frogley 1 Ranby .. .. 2 These were the only starters. Ranby made good use of his handicap and was soon out in front. Frogley sot out after him; but Ranby was riding brilliantly, and kept his lead until Frogley spurted and took the lead. A good finish saw the former finish 15 yards ahead. Time, 90 3-ssec. ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. H. Buchanan (Australia) .. 1 R. Frogley (England) .. .. 2 H. Mangham (New Zealand) 3 Also started: B. Unwin (England), who Was riding in place of Evans. This was one of the finest races seen in Dunedin this season. Buchanan dashed into the first corner and out with, a slight load. Frogley close on his heels. Lap after lap they fought it out, Buchanan winning by 12 yards. Mangham was 30 yards further back. Time, 87sec. TEAMS’. CONTEST. First Match.—R.. Frogley (Frogley’s team) 1, H. Mangham (Mangham’s team) 2, R. Ranby (Maugham’s team) 3. Also started: W. Blair {Frogley’s team). For the first two laps Frogley and Mangham rode together, but in the third lap Frogley took the lead, and, after a good exhibition of broadsiding, finished 70 yards ahead of Mangham, with Ranby 120 yards further Lack. Time, 86 4-ssec. Second Match.—B. Unwin (Froglcy’s team) 1, H. Buchanan (Mangham’s team) 2, J. Nisbet (Maugham’s team) 3. Also started: W. Grieve (Frogley’s team). Buchanan was the first to show out, and j after a desperate duel between the two Australians Unwin passed the post the winner by half a wheel, with Nesbit about 40 yards further back. Time, 88 4-ssec. Third Match. —R. Frogley 1, H. Buchanan 2, J. Nesbit 3. Also started: W. Blair. From a bad start Frogley came out of the first bend, and gradually drew away from Buchanan, and won by 100 yards, Nesbit was 120 yards further back. Time, 86 l-sscc. Fourth Match.--H. Mangham 1, R. Ranby 2, B. Unwin 3. Also started: W. ' Grieve. Unwin had slightly the best of the start, but Mangham cut in on the first corner and enmo out in the lead. In the third lap Mangham began to increase his lead, but in the final Ranby i passed the Australian, finishing 25 yards behind the leader. Unwin was 30 yards further back. Time, 90 l-ssec. With 14 points to Frogley’s 10, Mangliam’s team won the contest. WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM. MATTSON RIDES WELL. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, January 25. The defeat of several noted Acstraiian riders at the hands of the Auckland champion, A. Mattson, was witnessed by a large crowd at Western Springs Speedway on Saturday night. Mattson, who was riding a new machine*, won the Southern Cross Handicap from S. Perkins (Australia), holder of the one lap record.

and beat C. Anderson (Australia) in the final of the Gay Menzies Stakes. The fastest time of the evening was made by J. Bishop (Australia), who covered four laps in Imin 21 2-ssec. Results: — Southern Cross Handicap.—Mattson (Rudge), scr., 1; S. Perkins (Australia, Rudge), scr., 2. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec. Tasman Stakes. —T. Butler (A.J.S.), 1, J. Garmson (Norton) 2. Time. Imin 28 2-ssec. Douglas Match Race. —H. Durkin (Australia) 1, E. Whittle (Australia) 2. Time, Imin 28 2-ssec. B Grade Handicap.—R. Cairns (Douglas), 3sec, 1; H. Tetley (Rudge), 6sec, 2. Time, Imin 38 2-ssec. Guy Menzies Stakes. —Mattson (Rudge) 1, C. Anderson (Australia, Rudge) 2. Time, Imin 26 2-ssec. KILBIRNIE SPEEDWAY. BURTON WINS BIG RACE, (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, January 25. Wind and a very fine drizzle made conditions rather unpleasant at Kilbirnie Speedway Stadium on Saturday night. The attendance, however, was good. C. Spinks, the Australian rider, made an unsuccessful attack on the track record of 70sec, established by F. Pearce (Australia) at Kilbirnie on March 26, 1930. Spinks’s time was 76 4-ssec, his lap times being 19sec, 19 2-ssec, 18 4-ssec. and ID 3-ssec. Other results were: — International Match Race, England and Australia v. Wellington; four laps, rolling starts. —England and Australia 41 points, Wellington 16 points. Grand Anniversary Handicap, for 16 selected riders. Four laps, standing starts. —A. W. Hunger (3sec) 1, C. Tonks (scr) 2. P. Phillips (ssec) 3, W. Harvie (3sec) '4. Time, 84sec. International Stars’ Special Invitation Scratch Race. For three riders, rolling starts:. —S. S. Burton (England) 1, W. Kilmister (New Zealand) 2, C. Spinks (Australia) 3.' Time 80 l-ssec. CHRISTCHURCH MEETING. BLACKLOCK WINS GOLD HELMET. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 25. At the broadsiding meeting last night crashes were numerous, but no rider was seriously hurt. Results: — First Division Handicap (one mile). — Blacklock (2sec) 1, Neill (7sec) 2, Canter (4sec) 3. Time, Imin 31 l-ssec. Second Division Handicap.—Smith (4sec) 1, Le Warne (lOsec) 2, Riley (3soc) 3. Time, Imin 33see. Gold Helmet Match Race.—P. Lunn won the first heat and C. Blacklock the second, in which Lunn crashed, and was unable to ride again. Big Nine Scratch Race (one mile).— Bond 1, Kempster 2, Blacklock 3. Time, Imin 21 4-ssec.