CYCLING.
I Sydney, December *21. At the Cyclists' Union Meeting, the Ten Mile Amateur Championship of Now South Wales was won by Now, with Cameron 2nd, and Hamilton 3rd. Tho tirao was 26mins 37soes. Melbourne, Docembor 21. The cycling contests between Parsons and Martin took place on Saturday. In the milo raco Martin won. Tho pace was very slow until the last lap, when, after a splendid finish, tho American won by half a wheel. Timo, 3min 23 l-sth sec. The Five Milo Raco was a gift to Martin, wlio established a long lead from tho start, and Parsons, whonevor had a chance, pulled out in tho last lap. Time, 10 mins 23 1-5 sees. Martin wont out alone and lowered tho 10 mile Australian record, covoring tho distance in 21 rains 24 4-5 sees.
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Thames Advertiser, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8617, 22 December 1896, Page 3
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