WANGANUI TO PALMERSTON
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PALMERSTON|N., 3rd October. The Manawatu Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club's annual road race from Wangamii to Palmerston North-was. staged, under ideal conditions . this afternoon. Fifty-one riders, represening competitors Fifty-one riders, representing competitors and Dannevirke competed. Hunt, riding strongly, led the cyclists J through Bulls, and maintained his advantage, finishing first, with the second man following at an interval of approximately five minutes; The best performance was given by Tolley, i the Marton rider, who, starting off scratch, finished easily at seventh place. . The following are the results: — M. Hunt (20min), 2hr Omin, 1; N. Anderson (23min), 2hr 15min 15sec, 2; C. Olsen (llmin), 2hr 3min 36sec, 3; T. Hannam (18min), 2hr 12min 17sec, 4; C. Couchman (12min), 2hr 4min SSsec, 5; H. Rogers (6min), 2hr 58min 59sec; 6; J. Tolley (12min), 2hr 4min 59sec, 7; E. Cr.eswell (16min), 2hr 4min 9sec, 8; W. Pedley (20min), 2hr 7min 35sec, 9. - Fastest time was secured by H. Rogers, lhr 58min 59sec; second fastest, E. Lawrence, 2hr Omin 43sec; and third fastest, E. Fayers, 2hr 4min 43sec. , • ' , The trophy for first rider from outside the district was secured by Tolley, the Marton rider.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 83, 5 October 1931, Page 12
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196WANGANUI TO PALMERSTON Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 83, 5 October 1931, Page 12
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