CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8699, 7 January 1907, Page 4

CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

Press Association. Cmbistchurch, January 5. The championship meeting promoted by the League of N.Z. Wheelmen drew a fairly large attendance of the public to Lancaster Park this afternoon, when several championships of New Zealand came up for decision. The entries were good, and some interesting contests were provided, although the strong easterly wind was anything but favorable for cycling. Following arc the principal results: — Grand Exhibition Bracelet Handicap, r.- mile, 1 mile, and H miles, aggregate points to count; first prize trophy (£25), second £5, third £3 3s, fourth £l.—Half-mile —J. Chalmers (10 points) 1, J. Connell (S points) 2, I>. J. Byrne (7 points) 3, H. E. Mehrtens (4 points) 4. One Mile Championship of N.Z.— G. Sutherland 1, J. Arnst 2, B. Campion 3. Time, 2min Half-mile Championship of N.Z.— G. Sutherland 1, J. Chalmers 3, I). Wyatt 3. Time, Imin 2.scc. Throe Mile Championship of N.Z. [ G. Sutherland 1, E. Burton 2, J. i Arnst 3. Time, Gmin 36sec. Five Mile Championship of N.Z. i —G. Sutherland 1, J. Arnst 2, D. J. Plunket 3. Time, lOmin 35sec.