UNITED SPORTS ASSOCIATION MOTOR SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 40016, 29 October 1929, Page 3

UNITED SPORTS ASSOCIATION MOTOR SPORTS.

A RECORD MEETING

NEW COURSE RECORD ESTAB DISHED BY COLEMAN.

The Fox ton United Sports Association was again favoured with fine weather for its annual motor cycle isports meeting which was held at the local racecourse yesterday. The track, after a light fall of! rain overnight, was in perfect condition for racing and the day fine and warm with an easterly breeze which made conditions very pleasant for the large crowd of spectators' which assembled to witness the sports. The gate takings . were a record for itlie Club and amounted to £316 16/6, a £49 increase over last year’s takings. Excellent fields resulted in all races and this was due, without doubt, to the'change over made by the Association during the year in regard to nomination. The officials carried out their arduous duties expeditiously and well and there v/ere no tedious delays between events so characteristic of many motor cycle sports meetings. The whole meeting reflected the greatest 'credit on the organising ability of the Association’s President (Mr. IV. T. Jewell) and his executive. A special word of pi’aise is due to Mr. L. C. Couch (the secretary). -It can he said without casting any reflection on those who have filled this position in the past, that lie is the best secretary the Association has ever had. A ireal “live wire,” the Association has to t-hank him for a larger race book, more''members, and an excellently conducted meeting. With such men -at its head there is no fear that the Foxton United Sports Association will lose its pride of place of being one of, if not; the leading motor cycle sports clubs iii the Dominion. During the day Percy Coleman made an attempt to lower the world’s record for the mile on a grass track previously established by him. He left the attempt until rather late in the .day, however, when the track proved to he somewhat, slippery and the record was not broken. Coleman, however, was successful in 'establishing a record for the Foxton track doing the distance in 51sec. dead. The world’s grass track record by Coleman is 44 4-5. , 'Tui Morgan was one of the most successful riders of the day and 'annexed the Championship iCup. The local (riders, G. Wallbutton and J. Gower competed with a fair measure of success, and Wallbutton certainly shows some promise on yesterday’s riding. He was unfortunate in falling in a race towards the end of the day but luckily escaped injury. His hike was slightly damaged. RESULT'S. The. results are as follows: — Whirjrkino Handicap ('Novices only), 6 laps:— J. Bates, 31 Norton, 40see. 1 A. W. Blair, 2f Harley, 45sec. 2 Y M. Smith, 22 Indian, 40sec. 3 •Won by two hundred yards, similar distance between second and third. Time 6.25. Ales ton led Webb and Wallbutton in the first lap but in the second Blair took second place with Smith lying third. In the third lap the order was unchanged but Bates took second place in the fourth, and he then annexed fisrt place which lie retained until the finish with the replaced man, Blair second. Wallbutton dropped out with engine -trouble: Smith was unchallenged for third place. Also started: H. R. Blackburn 7/9 Harley, G. Jones 2? Zenith, E. Brandeis 21 New Henley, G. A. Wallbutton 2f Norton, R. 0.. Weston 22 Indian, W. E. Nichols 22 Zenith, G. C. Baudinet-31 Norton, F. Webb, !W. G. Crosier and J. C. Gowelr 22 A.J.S, Himatangi Classic, (rolling start), for machines up to 350 c.c., 7 laps:— Tui Morgan, 22 Harley 1 C. A. Wilkinson, 2f Harley 2 0.10. Lnndius, 2f Indian 3 Won by a hundred yards. Time 7.7 1-5. '

After a good start Morgan t-ook the lead in the hirst lap with Wilkinson and Lundius - next, all separated by two hundred yards. An uninteresting race in which the leading men held their places throughout. Also started: H. D. Ross 2f A.J.S,,' A. Harker 2% Zenith.

Foxton Racing Club Handicap, 6 laps:—

Tui Morgan, .3$ Harley, 10 sec. 1 ; G. D. Wilkinson -2? Harley, 30sec. 2 T. Sutherland, 2f Harley, 35 sec. , - 3 Won by 100 yards. Time 6.23 2-5. An exciting race. The field was led by Weston and Gower off the limit for the first two laps. Harker then replaced Gower and Weston but the lead went to Morgan who wfts fidiiig a great race, in the fourth lap. Morgan was never challenged from then on. Harker looked a certainty for second place until the fifth lap when Wilkinson by good cornering and a burst of speed came up wisi Sutherland and Kilminster. A neefk to neck race then ensued up the straight for second place which 'honour fell to Wilkinson by a narrow margin.

Also started: Kilminster 3A Bracer, Penniall 3£ Norton, D. Smith 3* Norton, O. Lundius 21-Indian, A. Hatrker 2f Zenith, E. Brandeis 2| New Henley, R. Paton 3J A.J.S., J. Gower 2f A.J.S., H. W. Tolley Winchester Ariel, H. Leppien 21 Harley, A. W. (Blair 2'i Harley, M. Smith and Crosier,

Moutoa Handicap, 7 laps: — R. Patou, 3J A.J.S., 55sec. 1 I. Sutherland, 22 Harley, 30 sec. 2

11. D. Ross, 22 A.J.S., 25see. 3

Won by half length, 200yds. between second and third. Time 7.21 4-5.

Off the limit Wallbutton retained his lead for the first two laps when lie was replaced by Paton, who retained his lead to win easily. Ross was lying second in the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth laps but in the last he was replaced by Sutherland, who, after passing him. in the back straight steadily 'drew away from the rest of the field, but could not overhaul Patou. The remainder of the field was well strung out. Tui Morgan rode a good race but off lOsec. could not overtake the leading men although lie greatly improved his position each, lap. Wilkinson, who rode a fast irace took fourth place. Also started: H. Blackburn 7/9 Harley, J. Bates 31 Norton, T. Morgan 3| Harley, C. Wilkinson 22 Harley, A. Hanker 2f Zenith, J. Gower 2.2 A.J.S., S. Bowker 31 A.J.S., A, iD. Waters 31 Norton, G. Wallbutton 22 Norton, W. Kilminstcr 31 Dracer, 5. (Brandeis 22 New Ilenly/ W. Crosier 31 Ariel, . M. Smith 31 A.J.S. Manawatu Championship, 7 laps :• — Tui Morgan, 31 Harley, 25 , sec. 1 R. S. Penniall, 31 Norton, 30 sec. 2 P. Coleman, 7/9 Harley, scr. 3 Won by three-quarters of a, length, half wheel between second and 'third. Time 7.17 2-5. Easily tlie best race of the day. All eyes were on Coleman who made his first appearance in this event, conceding almost a. lap to the limit pirn. Blair went off first with Waters and Wallbutton following closely for the -first lap. Blair retained his lead until the fourth lap when Coleman commenced to overtake the field by fast riding and excellent cornering. Morgan, who had- been riding well then took the lead, Blair dropping well behind. Penniall rode up second place in the fifth lap, and by this time. Coleman was keeping the crowd on their feet by the manner in which he moved up the hack straight. His cornering was daring and he had accounted for two of the field on entering the stand straight in the fifth lap. Morgan was keeping his lead comfortably, and Penniall did not look like dosing second place. Coleman now made a big bid to annex the race. Three more of the field were passed in t|ie sixth lap, but Ross was riding a good third. In the seventh lap he gave way to Wallbutton and Coleman also passed him .and with a great burst of speed just replaced Wallbutton . for third place. Coleman received the plaudits of the crowd at the conclusion of liis great effort. Tui Morgan was presented with the Manawatu Championship Cup by Mr. W. T. Jewell (President), who congratulated him on his win, calling for cheers for both Morgan and Coleman whiclj were readily responded to by the crowd.

Also started: A. Radcliffe 31 Norton, I. 'Sutherland 22 Harley, H. Ross 22 A.J.S., R. Patou 31 A.J.S., A. Barker 2| Zenith, J. 0. Gower 2| A.J.'S., S. Bowker 31 A.J.S., E. Pink 31 Norton, A. W. Blair 22 Harley, E. C. Brandeis 2| New Tlenley, Webb, Af. Smith, Crosier. , United 'Sports Association Handicap, 9 laps:— P. Coleman, 7/9 Harley, scr. 1 R. S. Penniall, 31 Norton, 40 sec. 2 G. Wallbutton, 22 No*fon, 80 see. 3 Won by 500 yards each way. Time 9.12 1-5.

'Coleman again rode a brilliant irace to the delight of the spectators. Conceding more than a lap to the limit men be lost no time in rapidly overtaking the field. Wallbutton maintained his lead however until the seyenth lap, riding well, but taking no risks. Harker kept in second place until the third las being replaced by Smith. In the sixth lap Peniall was lying third, and, Coleman was then fifth man and was fast overhauling those ahead of him. His daring nearly brought him down going out of the stand straight when without slacking speed for 'the corner his bike went into a had slkid through striking a lump in the. course. He made a wonderful recovery without slackening down and flying down the back straight 'took the lead in the seventh lap. He then maintained his lead slackening off to win comfortably from Penniall with Wall button 500 yards away third. Plunket dying, (rolling start), for machines' 350 —'500 c.c., 5 laps:Tui Morgan, Hailey, 1 R. S. Penniall, 3A Norton 2 0. A. Wilkinson, 23 Harley 3 Won by 200 yards. Time 4.47 1-5: An uninteresting race. Tui Morgan got the best of the (rolling start and led throughout. Penniall and Wilkinson lay second and third respectively throughout the five laps. The race was never in doubt. Also started: S. Bowlker 3£ A.J.S., W, Winters, 3£ Rudge, E. Pink 3$ Norton.

Marotiiri Handicap, 7 laps:C. A. Wilkinson, 2| Harley, 55sem 1 W. Kilminster, 3J Bracer, 50 sec. 2 R. ‘S. Penniall,* 3£ Norton, 40 see. 3 Won by a chain, similar distance between second and third. Time 7.24 3-5. A particularly good race, .Kilminster and Wilkinson showing the best pace. The limit men dropped behind in the third lap when Lundius led Wilkinson and Wallbutton.

Wilkinson took the lead in the next lap and retained it until the sixth lap when (Kilmlnster replaced him. Wilkinson, not (o he beaten, put on more speed and cornering in great style regained first place. Coleman was lying sixth a short distance behind Penniall and Lundius who were bunched with Wallbutton. In the last lap a chain still separated Wilkinson and Kilminster, and 'Coleman almost deposed Penniall for third place. The winner’s time was 6.59 3-5. Also started: P. Coleman 7/9 Harley, I. 'Sutherland 31 Harley, G. Jones 22 Zenith, R. Patou 3A A.J.S., A. Hark or 22 Zenith, O. Lnndius 22 Indian, S. Bowker 3A A.J.S., J. Bates 31 Norton, A. Waters 3A Rrnlge, E. Pink, 23 Norton, R. ,Weston 2.2 Indian, D. Smith 3A Norton, A. Blair 22 Ilairley, E. Brandeis 22 New Henley, Webb, and Crosier.

'Foxton Special Handicap, (for machines 350 c.c. rind over). Riders to lap 60 seconds or better, 10 laps : W. Kilminster, 31 Dracer, 50 see. 1 R. Penniall, 31 Norton, 40 sec. 2

D. Smith, 31 Norton, 55sec. 3

Won by 50 yards, about 30 yards separating second and third. Time 10.11 3-5.

Kilminster and Smith early took the lead from Harker and kept together throughout. Coleman conceding these riders 50. and 55sees. respectively did not appear to be making much headway until the fourth lap when he commenced the chase in real earnest. In the fifth lap lie had gained fifth place which lie improved by taking second place to Kilminster in the seventh lap. Along the back.' straight in the eight’ll tap Cplemali took the lead with a wonderful bntrst of speed and soon placed five hundred yards between himself and Kilminster, Tire race was then to all appearance jColeman’s, but Kilminster did not give up hope and with Penniall, chased the “crack” and were rewarded in the tenth lap when Coleman’s machine perceptibly slowed up. Engine trouble caused Coleman to fall behind and Kilminster uiid Penniall dashed ahead to take first and second places respectively. Coleman kept his machine going but very sluggishly and was defeated for third place by Smith. Special Race, 5 laps: — A. Hanker, 2f Zenith, 30sec. 1 E. Pink, 31 Norton, 15sec. 2 W. Kilminster, 31 Dracer, 71 / see. 3

Won by 100 yards, 150 yards between second and third. Time 5.37 4-5.

Harker * took the fead in an uninteresting race in .the third lap and lead throughout. Crosier on the limit retained bis lead until Hariker replaced him and then dropped oqt with engine l trouble-. Pink took up second running followed by Kilminster and the rac,e [finished in that order.

Also started:. A. Waters, A. Blair, E. Brandeis, J. Gower, H. Ross W. 'Webb, R„ Penniall, W. Crosier, G. Baudinet and O. Lnndius. iCoiisolation Race, 8 laps:— H. Tolley, 31 Norton, soSr. 1 J. Gower, 22 A.J.S., 40see. 2 W. Crosier, 70see. 3 Won by third of a lap, half lap between second and third. Time 8.49 3-5. Tolley took the lead from the limit man, Ross, who dropped out with engine trouble in the fifth lap, followed by Gower and Crosier. Tolley retained his lead, increasing the distance between the rest of the field until the finish, and riding a good race. Gower was well behind and not seriously, challenged. The remainder of the field was well strang out. Also started: D. Smith 31 Norton, H. (Ross 22 A.J.S., G. Bnudinefc 31 Noi’ton, and R. Weston 22 Indian.