CYCLE ROAD RACING.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18691, 18 July 1932, Page 3

CYCLE ROAD RACING.

HAMILTON SPORTS CLUB

HENWOOD’S DOUBLE SUCCESS.

NINETEEN-MILES EVENT DECIDED

Eleven riders lined up for the Hamilton Sports Club’s 19-miles cycle road race on Saturday afternoon, and with ideal conditions prevailing for riding the event produced some good performances. The course was from the Hamilton East Post Office to Banks’ corner, on the Cambridge road, and back. Randrup, the limit man, got away 6min 30sec ahead of C. Henwood, who was on the back mark. After covering the whole of the outward journey at the head of the field Randrup turned for home only 50 yards ahead of Woodhead and Hodgson, who were riding well together. Woodhead fell soon after, and lost ground, and Hodgson went on to overtake Randrup. At this stage only half a mile separated the leader and the last man, a tribute to the excellent handicapping. About two miles from Tamahere Hodgson, Lee, Barr, Hawkins and Randrup were riding in a bunch, and two miles from home Benfell and Henwood came up to join them. A fine sprint in the closing stages saw Henwood in just ahead of Benfell, with Barr in third place. Henwood achieved a double success, in that besides being first home he made festest time. The race resulted: C. Henwood (scr), 50min 30sec, 1 and fastest time; C. Benfell (30sec). simin 0 2-ssec, 2; 0. Barr (imin 45sec), 52 min 0 3-ssec, 3.

WAIKATO AMATEUR CLUB.

THREE EVENTS DECIDED

WAUGH WINS 27-MILES

Three successful road races were held at Ngaruawahia on Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the Waikato Amateur Cycle Club. Entries in each case were excellent, and vyellconlested races resulted. In addition to the senior event —over a course of 97 miles —ladies’ and junior races were decided, both the latter being run over a five-mile course. Riding conditions were good, although a cross wind and loose sand slightly handicapped some of the riders. The course for the senior event commenced at Ngaruawahia and ran through Te Kowlnii, returning to the .-darling point via llorotiu. 'fids circuit was covered twice to make up the 27 miles. Bull, Barnett and Qairns were the limit men, and left lOmin be lore the back markers—R. Tasket and Norman. At the end ot the llrst lap Barnett and Cairns were well in the front, with Hyde, Bull, Starke and Waugh next in order. At the corner of tiie Great South Road and Jcsmoad Street Hyde and Starke crashed, and retired from the race with minor injuries. Then Hampton arid Stephens came through, with Tasker and Norman fast gaining. After about a mile of the second lap Waugh caught Barnett. These two set a fast pace, leaving Cairns, who was caught by Bull about half a mile further on. Hampton then left Stephens. Waugh and Barnett had a good mile and a half lead from Hampton. The back markers at this stage sLarted to make up the distance. They ‘last gained on Hampton, who cramped and had to retire. Barnett met with chain trouble and pulled out. Then Cairns and Bull were in difficulties ; which forced them to retire. Norman and Tasker left Stephens and set off after Waugh, but had no chance of catching him, although they gained all the time. Waugh had a comfortable win, with a very close finish between Norman and Tasker. The race resulted: B. Waugh (smin 30sec), lhr 18min 40sec, 1; R. Norman (scr), lhr 17min iOsee, 2 and fastest time; R. Tasker (scr), lhr 17min llsec, 3. . There were ten entries in the junior boys’ race which resulted: Graham (2min 30sec), 20min 20seo, 1; Everest (3 in in 30sec), 20min 21 3-ssec 2; 3. Fastest time, Hill, 19min lOsee.

Robinson (lmin losec) 21min lOsec, In the ladies’ race there were three starters. A keen race resulted. Aliss Abbott (2min) 20min lOsec, 1; Miss R. Hampton (3min), 20min 15sec, 2; Miss Norman (scr), 18min lOsec, 3, and fastest time.

beat Dunbar and Entwistle; Boyce and W. Nicoll beat Aliss Garland and Miss Thompson; Dr. Todd and Freeman beat Aliss Swayne and Miss Sheet; Ferguson and Law beat Aliss Brewer and Aliss Watt; Robinson and Westlake beat Aliss Priestley and Airs. Ambury; J. Butler and E. Nickle beat Mrs. Nicoll and Mrs. Batchelor; R. Calvert and Pearce beat Aliss AI. Souter and Airs. Ward; Ward and J. Haworth beat Airs. Whcwell and Airs. Alford; C. Haworth and Veale beat .Miss Couper and Mrs. llarbutt; Miss Veale and Airs. Growthcr beat Kingsford and Thompson; Ilcndricksen and Wilson beat Miss Souter and Aliss Neeley; Mrs. Possenniskic and Aliss Banks beat Clark and Brunsden; Wilkinson and Creed beat .Miss Butler and Aliss Lee; Aliss Nolan and Aliss B. Skeel beat K. Butler and llarbutt; Miss Brann and Aliss Lowden all square with Vennell and Ireland; Dr. Waddle and Glemow beat .Miss Black and Aliss Whewell. GLENDOWIE BEATS TITIRANGI. AUCKLAND, Monday. A teams match was played between members of the Titlrangi and Glendowie Golf Clubs on Saturday latter winning by 9 games to 3. THOMSON CUP CONTEST. AUCKLAND, Monday. A teams match for the Thomson Cup between members of the Titirangi and Alaungakiekie Golf Clubs resulted In a win for the former by eight matches to four.