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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
13
A Melbourne Sydney era note discusses a push to develop a world champion motor pace follower in Australia. Promoter Jack Campbell and The Referee cite multiple riders with potential including Ernie Greig and others from Sydney track trials. Historic times by Oppy and several European champions are noted to illustrate required speed, stamina, and build.
Torch Peden crashes during Buffalo Wyoming six day race as the action peaks with the Red Devils from Detroit and Letourner leading near the final laps. Doug Peden continues after a head injury with his brother sidelined for medical aid. The field features heavy competition with Rodman winning the double points sprint and Kempe contesting the overall lead.
Sydney Cozens, England’s champion sprinter, has entered hospital for an operation. He will be off his bike for a few weeks though medical advisers expect he can resume training soon. The enforced rest may prove beneficial to Syd.
Grant Pye has issued no challenge to Jack Witeger. Pye plans a match race for £100 a side if Fitzie returns from New South Wales. Backers likely to fund a higher stake, with Pye and supporters ready to race to Sydney for the event.
Sydney Board Track event at Sports Arena features Sydney rider Haverfield repeating triumph in the Grand Prix after a dead heat with Wright. Crowd enjoys weekly programme with newsreel footage as riders compete in innovative filmed laps and pole-position commentary.
A European and Australian cycling season recap notes Joe Buckley and Karol Wheners teaming in Wembley Six Day trials, with Van der Wilger facing tough competition. Joo’s return, Chocquh’s 1938 cross country win, and Nelson’s road record discussions are mentioned alongside New South Wales league intents and training by Bol Spoors for Japan. Moritz returns to Melbourne for Victorian Wheelmen road racing ahead of May 21 as various clubs form and a crash provokes safety review.
Scratch rate and time records feature in Sydney cycling reports with Harry Worthington and Sydney Coons among top riders. Coleman wins Reserve mile from Bloomfield and Parker as 19 laps cover 5 7 miles. Weekend relays, pace races, and charity carnival at Lidcombe Oval highlight winter sport scene. Secretariat Norman Ives, Keith Oliver pace a mile, while Tammy O'Donnell takes ex amateur honors. Road programme draft set for council review, aiming at 50 memberships and juvenile section for riders 12 to 14. Club at Brookvale showcases thriving track and ride facilities as NBWOU discusses affiliated youth programs.
A. Highland of Carlton won the Victorian Amateur Cyclists Union 25 mile road race on the Dandenong Road, Carlton, promoting the season opener by the South Melbourne Club. The field drew 224 entrants. Highland finished a length ahead of K. Thomas with G. Chantin third. Ashby and Wheeler faced crashes. Wheeler retired with a broken rear wheel.
Amateur Stirling shows promise in a scratched mile event at the Victoria Sawley event. Fairfield rider Wally Suching, 20, competes under guidance of his trainer for an Olympic Games team spot.
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