CYCLING.
HORDER HAS THREE FALLS. Prospects of some exhilarating racing between Harris Hordcr, the Australian champion cyclist, and Phil O'Shea, the New Zealand champion, at the Blandford Park Stadium at Auckland 'on Saturday evening were spoiled by a chapter of accidents, ending in both riders falling heavily, and Horrier receiving rather severe injuries, which may prevent him from riding for some time. It is believed he lias broken a bone in his right fool. In addition, lie sustained painful abrasions on the leg and [high. O'Shea was more fortunate, but he was badly shaken and also received abrasions. However, his injuries were not serious, and ho was able to compete again .later in the evening.
Hordcr is to sail for America tomorrow by the Niagara.
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Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16748, 15 March 1926, Page 2
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125CYCLING. Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16748, 15 March 1926, Page 2
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