SPORTS AT NEWTOWN PARK
CYCLING AND ATHLETIC EVENTS. • Welcome Week was brought to a con-. elusion on Saturday evening, when- v programme, including athletic and cycling events and motor-cycle driving competitions, was held at Newtown Park. Clii.il among the numerous attractions were the wood-chopping competitions, .for which £25 had been allocated in prizes."" An exhibition of walking the tight-rope was given by " Blondin," and the numerous side-shows and other attractions helped to pass an enjoyable evening. ■ . • . I Following are the results of the various events:—. ' , - One Mile Cycle Race.—T. Flett (25 yds) 1, S. Harrison (scr) 2, Bakewell (85yds) 3. Time, 2min 30£ sec. \ Two Mile Cycle Race.—T. Flett (sor) 1, S".. Harrison (scr) 2, G. Bright (75yds) a. Time, smin 12 <J-ssec. Three Miles.Handicap.— G. W. Donne (65yds) 1, VV. H. Anderson (scr) 2, 1/ C. Todd (200 yds) 3. Time. 15min 51 4-ssec. ' . On o Mile Relay Race.—Olympic Harriers (P. Wilson, J. Preston" E. Jeffry, C. Campbell) 1, Selwyn (E. Rose, H. Sergeant, E. Leng, M. Rose) 2. Time, 3min 56 2-ssec. Handicap Wood-chopping Competition (16-inch log).—W. Peck (3sec) 1, D Pretty (scr) 2. Motor-cycle Driving (with side-car) — A. Broe,, 201£ points, 1; W. Barr 198 points, 2; H.. J. Rod, 197J points, 3 Motor-cycle Driving Competition (without side-car).—L. Southwood. 205 points, 1; B. Wilkinson, 200 i points, 2ri. M'Auslin, 199* points, 3.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 23, 28 January 1924, Page 2
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