WADE SETS NEW MARK IN ROAD CYCLING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 473, 1 October 1928, Page 6

WADE SETS NEW MARK IN ROAD CYCLING

FAST RIDING AT MANGERE COTTER CUP CONTEST In perfect road-racing weather, the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club staged one of its best races—the Cotter Cup—at Mange re on Saturday. This event always attracts a big acceptance, and Saturday’s race was no exception, 43 riders taking part. This is the third time this fine trophy has been competed for, the holder last year being P. Platt. Once again the scratch man finished out of a place, being fully 50 seconds away from the placed riders. J. 11. Wade’s performance in covering the 17 miles in 42min 32sec was a record-breaking one. and constitutes the fastest time done so far at Mange re. Hollowing are the results: C. A. Clarke, 2min 30sec, 1: A. Sercombe, 2min 30sec, 2; W. Tomlinson, 3min, 3; L. Aldred, 2min 30sec, 4. Winner’s time, 44min 15sec. Fastest time, J. IT. Wade, 42min 32sec. DETAILS OF RACE From the word go the limit riders, determination written on their faces, sat down to do or die in the 1920 Cotter Cup. Their first lap, five and ahalf miles, was done in the good time of 15min 46sec, but the 4min riders were on them at this stage, J. Leathern leading this bunch, and travelling fast. The middle markers by now had also bunched up, 15 riders being all together, headed by E. Cleaver, 2min 30 sec. Right on their lines came the lmin 30sec riders, L. Pinfold leading, and 30sec later came the scratch men, with J. Whitten in the lead. Entering the last lap, the field generally had closed up, the middle markers being within striking distance of the field, with the scratch bunch a minute and a-half to the bad. Barring accidents, the back-markers could not win at this stage, and so it turned out. When the big bunch of 22 riders swept round the turn into the finishing straight,, they presented a very fine sight. Tomlinson was the first to show out, and, opening up a gap of a length and a-half on the field, looked the winner 60 yards from the finish. Here C. A. Clarke came on the scene, as also did A. Sercombe and L. Aldred. In a ding-dong finish to the line, the judge’s placings were as above stated. The finish was a splendid one, five riders almost crossing the line at once, inches only separating them. The fastest time sprint was again won by Wade by six lengths, who finished very fast, outclassing Whitten and Dwight, and setting fresh figures for the 17 miles at Mangere. MENDING PUNCTURES RACERS DOT ROADSIDE DUNLOP ROAD EVENTS SYDNEY, Sunday. The amateur road race from Goulburn to Sydney yesterday for the Dunlop prizes resulted: —J. Rodgers, 1; T. Taunton, 2; l’’. Iverz, 3. Time, 7h 10m 1 3-ss. . , The professional race resulted.— Ken Ross, 1; R. Lamb, 2; J. Brooiter, 3. Time, 6h 39m. 455. In the amateur event 101 riders started and 64 started, in the professional race. The heat, dust and loose metal on the roads played havoc with the riders, the roadside at Mossvale being dotted with both professionals and amateurs mending punctures. Motor-cars proceeded to Sydney filled with competitors who were unable to continue the race. RIFLE SHOOTING NEW SEASON OPENS CITY AND SUBURBS CLUB The City and Suburbs Rifle Club opened the season with a sevenshot shoot at 500 and 600 yards last Saturday. There was a splendid attendance and weather conditions were perfect. The actual shooting was of a fairly high standard, the outstanding score being 34 out of 35, made by Rifleman P. J. Bring, at 600 yards. He won the A grade spoon, while Rifleman H. W. Cozens confirmed the promise he showed last season by winning the B grade spoon easily. Results are as follow: A GRADE P. J. Bring, 30, 34—C4; A. T. Patrick, 32, 31—63; J. A. Spry, 30, 32—62; C. J. M. Clark, 30, 32—62; L. S. Cradock. 32, 30— 62; H. J. Verrall, 31, 30—61; A. J. Pieterson, 32, 29—61; G. Watt, 30. 30—60; W. H. Thompson, 30, 2S—SS; G. H. Hughes, 25, 30—55. B GRADE H. W. Cozens (rec. 3), 31, 33—67; M. L. Stewart (rec.. 2), 33, 29—64; G. G. Kelly (scr.), 32, 31—63; M. H. Russell (scr.), 31, 31—62; H. W. Verrall (scr.), 31, 31—62; L. F. Verrall (rec. 7), 26, 28— 61; C. Peat (rec. 4), 29, 2S—6l; C. Thompson (rec. 12), 27, 22—61; S. Griffiths (rec. 2), 31, 27—60; G. P. Birks (rec. 3), 27, 28—58; W. Platts (rec. 1), 28, 28—57; N. S. Alexander (rec. 3), 27, 27—57. The first championship shoot will be fired at 500 and 600 yards on Saturday next. MARTON GUN CLUB OFFICERS FOR SEASON Press Association MARTON, Sunday. At the annual meeting of the Marton Gun Club last evening, arrangements were made for the opening shoot to be held on October 10. It was stated in the report that the club’s assets were valued at over £55, and the prospects for the future were bright. Officers were elected as follow: Patron, Mr. G. T. Avery; president, Mr. T. A. Wilson; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. Wilson; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. S. Glenn, M.P., A. S. Coleman, S. J. Gibbons, G. Morris, and Rev. P. H. Leonard; referee, Mr. S. J. Gibbons; supervisor, Mr. G. Morris; selectors, Messrs. G. T. Avery, W. Twigg and S. J. Gibbons; executive, Messrs. V. Crabb, C. Rofe, C. C. McDonald and W. Twigg; handicapper. Mr. C. C. McDonald.