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NEW ZEALAND TITLE 100 HILES CHAMPIONSHIP, I’ALMEBSTON EVENT TO DAY. This morning cyclists from various parts oi Aew v.m be assumuied at I'aimerston to take part in tae Aortn io i\mue road cycle race, in me race the acw Zicalanu road championship wid be u warned to tne lastust competitor over me IbO-miie couise. lor tne benefit ui vuenusiasts and ciubs who have sent uders to compete, arrangements have ocen made to hum prugiess reports •jioudcust xrom 21 A. ihe mayor of x’aimerston North (Mr. Muiisxord; will dispatcu tne first riders. me scratch men will leave one aour after the ndeis on tne limit mark nave started. The riders on the scratch maiK are expected to do big things and it is generally anticipated that me ibuJ New z«euland cnampion will come from this group, ihe well-known cyclist Frank Grose (Caristchurcn), after gaining lastest time in the Kuund-the-uorges event down south in 4 hours ui minutes —a truly line ride —saou.d ue a hot lavc-arite for the cuampionsuip. Gamble (Aucmand) has been iiuiug prominently but is an unknown quantity to local cyclists. U. Disley V ellington) registered the best time last year, and taking a line through nis periurmauces in the PalmeratO.iwanganui race and tne Hawera race, uc saould have a great chance. J.ick xlichards (Christchurch) has many line performances to his credit and snou.d make his co markers “sit up” if feeling well. J. Taylor and J». B. Blakeway (Ghristchurcn) have plenty to recommend them. With Jack "Wade (Wanganui) the scratch bunch is completed, and a more formidable team would be hard to find. The bunches on 10 minutes and 15 minutes are well balanced and will make the others move to keep away from them. To pick the first home would be a difli task and in this connection it is felt that the handicapping reflects credit on Mr. Af. Matson, the Wellington handicapper. The event is to start at 9.30 a.m. and the first rider is expected to finish at the Petone Oval at approximately 3 p.m. Spectators at the Oval will be entertained at a sports gatherI 1- _ . _
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 228, 28 September 1935, Page 7
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