Record speed by Johnson in 46 mile amateur road race
Johnson, a leading Victorian amateur cyclist from Essendon, set a fast time of 46 miles on Plenty road, Preston to Winthrop, winning by a small margin over Wheeler and Rodgers. The event, part of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists' Union meet, produced a course record and highlighted Johnson's rising prominence in Victoria's cycling scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisty Johnson
Essendon
Ern Milliken
Victoria
Jonson
Victorian Amateur Cyclista’ Union
Plenty Road
Preston
Winttloesen
Br. Gonmin
Chris
Wheeler
Pootsermng
Les Rodgers
Northgate
Johnson
Hig Credit
Vice Foria
Sernich
Sain
Open Day Lakemba Race Enthusiasm Draws Crowds
In a crowded Lakemba meeting a 56 mile open event drew keen interest as Winterbottom faced selectors for the Australian title in Melbourne next Saturday. Victoria’s V. Malere of the Railways club won the main race with W. Smith of Newcastle delivering a strong performance. Juniors saw a 26 mile race with Ed Worthy posting 1 89 30 and Hannan 1 3 18 2 6 setting a 1924 record as a large field contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakenhe Club
Sapunporel
A. G. Twealing Ltd
Winterbottom
Strateselectora
Melbourne
Wichillo
Juniars
Edworthy
Hannan
Tandem record with Stuart beats London Brighton time
Ernie Milliken and Stuart set a new tandem record on the London to Brighton route and return in 4 hours 39 minutes and 15 seconds, beating the previous mark by 11 minutes and 53 seconds. The pair also clocked the fastest 100 miles out and back, with 24 miles in the first hour and similar in the second before a slower third hour. They join Opperman and Aiken among leading Australian records and prepared for the world road championship over 216 miles in 16 laps at Ploreffetemanur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Taylor
Coburg
Saunders
Piteroy
Alee
Taylor
Chase Taylor
Strenuyougly
Pines
F. Binnie
South Melbourne
Viagu
Guernsey
Mobha Az
Margii
Neda Bongyih
Sue
Bigbba
Hines Mindu
Samin
Ernie Milliken
London
Brighton
Stuart
Salo
Milliken
Mte
Atilliken
Elehbt
Opperman
Land's End
John O' Gronts
Aiken
Ploreffetemanur
World Road Championship Held In England Names Opperman and Milliken
World road championship information from Australia confirms Hubert Opperman and Ernest Milliken are among those contending, with Weal Stuart also listed. The Australian tour manager M Bruce Batali wires details of the event from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Batali
England
Hubert Opperman
Ernest Milliken
Weal Stuart
Cycling event nomination set for August 13 race circuit
The Australian Federal Cycling Council nominates a race held Sunday August 13. A 1a kilometre circuit through Woref and Lamar Belgium will be ridden 10 times, totaling about 125 miles. The title holder is Karl Riors Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Federal Cycling Council
Woref
Lamar
Belgium
Karl Riors
Queensland topics crown hopes mark road championship races
Queensland riders anticipate the Australian road championship on August 17 with Harry Qaylon traveling to Melbourne to prepare. Harris and Smith led a club road race, while Bert Marshall and Clayton figure in title bouts. several riders contest the 100 mile Duntop Perdrian Group handicap on Exhibition Day and a 16 mile West Brisbane club event showcased strong form from Tobinson Moughain Powell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Harry Qaylon
Melbourne
Sydney
Eit’ Clayton
WIOR
C. Smith
Kangaroo FL
BD. Bell
Toombul
Harris
West Brisbane
Do Lces
Bert, Marshall
Ty-Iwo
Ieilan
Londeborough
Harry Clayton
Momch Speculation Ag
Bert Marshall
BE Marshall
Brisbane
Colin Harris
Armin Sfael
Kangaroo Point
L. Spendelova
Smith Ffunlor
Australian Road Championship title decision sparks turmoil
NSIPCU selector Porter Slackman Smith and Carracan were chosen to ride in Melbourne with Winterbottom, the current holder, under threat of defence. A secret Union meeting later ordered Winterbottom to go and five riders to race, dropping one. The move is seen as unconstitutional and controversial. Manager Herbert Maxwell faces a difficult task to reconcile interstate views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsipcu
Porter
Slackman
Smith
Carracan Ca
Melbourne
Ghorlia Winterbottom
Benllewerd
Big Lillo
Pto
Winterbottom
Herbert Maxwell
Maxwell
Great Racing Set for Australian Road Championship
In Melbourne's outskirts Craigieburn, 62 miles from Melbourne, will host the 100 kilometre Australian Road Championship with Victoria and New South Wales well represented. Senior favourites Johnson Essendon and Carter Enfield-Burwood, NSW, clash, while Porter NSW and Winterbottom NSW loom as challengers. The junior 25 mile race also heats up with Johnson Essendon and Wallia Johnson Essendon among contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Australia
Craigieburn
Melbourne
Pight
Cassie Johnson
Essendon
Got Carter
Enfield-Burwood
N.S.W
Treswig Johnson
Wio Bins
Hob Porter
Johnson
Charlie Winterbottom
Ship of Nsw
Porter
Crateieburn
M.siw
Junilors
Wallia Johnson
T. Salomon
Carlton
Jack Munday
Fred Hien
Basenden
W. Tock
K. King
New South Wales
Sentorsa— Porter
B. Blackman
C. Winterbottom
J. Carracean
K. Smith
S. Eling
J. Austin
Impersonation Claim Shocks NSW Cycling League
A sensational report from professional cycling circles says the NSW League told the Victorian Wheelmen that a rider offered to impersonate Tom Sharman. In Melbourne Sharman won £60 as first interstate finisher in the Cantenary 1000. The impersonator, who is not Victorian, has been suspended by the LVW and asked to appear before the League Council. The Raferee first uncovered the alleged impersonation and alerted Tam Sharman in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W. League
League of Victorian
Tom Sharman
Melbourne
L.V.W
Raferee
Tam Sharman
Sydney
Pro Riders Note HOFLSIONAL Riders in Victoria
Nines have been handed out for offences including riding on the wrong side of the ranch and carrying a gin container. The League of Victorian Wheelmen notes the Mordinilo Grand Prix will not be held next January. Oliver succeeds the late Mr. Taylor as local representative. A. Crouch at Red Cliffs near Mildura gains provisional sanction to run a club event on September 7. Councillors praise Messrs Dungey and Barratt for Warrnambal Melbourne race organization and Harry James of the Dunlop coney charity aid. An evening trust to be sald in Melbourne and overseas riders to compete to boost pain journey plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Gutelde Picert
AW EL
League of Victorian
Chralvat Committee
Pare Me
Oliver
Taylor
Ue League
Victovidn Wheelmen
Maryboraigh and
Bonidieo
Maryboraigh Cyellog
T A. Crouch
Red Cms
Mildura
Svent Mt
Melbourne
Beason
Pieet Australl
LE Victoria
Ers
Amateurs Mat tel cyclista Vietusig to stage long tour
The article describes the September 21 event the Wiig Peninsula Tour of 110 miles staged by A G Healing Luk. It highlights the aim to test riders on new routes and the prominence of the winner as a potential Olympic team member for Australia. It notes involvement from Cora Lynam and Harris Horder, the Velodrome opening, and debates within amateur cycling about road championship formats and entry legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattel Cyclista
Vietusig
A. G. Healing Luk
Trophica
Mayer
Ve Milca
Althotush Thane
Australia
Selecion
World Professional Road Cycling Title Contested in Belgium
Harold and Eddie Smith failed to win at Brugge Belgium in the world professional road race. J Scherens of Belgium won the title, with Eddie Smith losing to A Richter of Germany in the final lap. Repecharge results saw Pets van Kempen beat Arnold Smith. Syd Cozens beat Bridle in the minor race. Amateurl title went to Merkin of Germany, with listed rivals from Italy France and Holland. Nicholson was disqualified for interference ending his Richmond Club chances. R Williams seeks to break the Melbourne Shapparton record as Victorian Wheelmen prep for an early attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estern
Dellats
Harold
Eddie Smith
Brugaele
Belgium
Harold Smith
J. Scherens
A. Richter
Germany
Pets van Kempen
Aarold Smith
Syd
Cozens
Ssern de Staove
Witmade
Seherena
Ue Elphi
Ruelter and Engel
Gerardin
Faugheux
Rfihard
Ones
Wansen
Denmark
van Heuval
Holland
Ton! Merkins
Cumker-Analista
Merkin
Wool
Sworen
Auipent
Italy
Challott and Owwinoh
France
van Welt
Dellard
Belgtum
R. Williams
Lingus
Ghra. Grulne
Importations boost Lidcombe carnival lineup for Commonwealth
Venues in Gundigs attract top riders including Arne Gute Dean Toseland and Jack Fitzgerald for Traces starting next week. Jon Walsh returns adding depth as Victorian rival Bob Amott eyes all round title. Grant Pye recovers from a Tidcombe smash Lennie Rogirs slowly mends. Weather and gate declines stir talk of a strong season with professional interest rising across states. Theo O Halloran notes a nearly 1000 pound credit balance from Sunday racing belongs to riders and the association aims to protect member interests in future contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne Gute
Dean Toseland
South Australia
Jack Fitzgerald
Wrelers
Jon Walsh
Bob Amott
South Ia
Grant Pye
Tidcombe
Lennie Rogirs
League
Theo O'Halloran
Ridera
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Once Again
Chris, Wheater
Lakemba
Melsonweld
I, Smith
Newcastle
Fem
Vhetoria
Buckley
V. Malere Oof
C-Railwead
Malgre
Sraith
Pred
Walcott
Wentworth Avene
Carbina
Jonsons
Moseley
Constrictor Racing Tyres
Bob Porter
Don Blackman
Moseley-Constrictor
Moseley- Constrictors
Moseley Tyres
David Moseley & Sons, Ltd
Bathurst Street
States
BITC
Barnet Glass Tyres
Orda
P Fast Yorek
League of Victorian Freedmen
Nf. Meddock
Federal Cycling Council
Roads Records Association
Linas
A. Maxwell
H. C. Balfe
Ajwnaya
Stoorme
J. C. Anderson
Dick Carr
Ray Stehr
Ater
Pitt Street
Gyeling
Anthony Horderns
Commonwealth
Jeff Anthony Honferns
Anthony Hordernst
Prinw
Dadiy Cornter Tootel
Goya
Challenger
Sale Priva
Tadie
Price
Anttony Horderns
Saly Priog Wu
Anthony Hordern
Limited
Pitt, Goulburn and
George Streets
Sharman
N.5.w
South Astralia
Western Australia
Cora Lynam
Af Canterbury Velodrone
Harris Horder
Mt Faogt Teva
Tormania
Ose Nicholson
Richmond
Nicholson
Hero Smith
NSF
Lidcombe
Fitzgerald
Bates
Toseland
Carbine
Anothter
A. Strom
A. Hampson
Arasun
VNG
Matgre
Woughie Smith
Nsw
Bisnary Alemistrip
F. D. Walcott
Wentworth Avenue
Sydnily
Ay, Et
Renold
Coventry
Kela
GPO
Meliourim
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