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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
14
A Canberra era dispatch recounts Oppy pushing the pedals through the Australian desert toward Port Augusta. The rider maintained a steady pace, beating prior records as he nears Kalgoorlie and Melrose while reporters note a dedicated crew and mass public interest.
Australian cycling scene notes Mackay riders Manuel Gulliria the Crocs Brothers and a local crowd anticipate a strong Juniors sprint and long distance runs. A revival of the Mackay 50 mile race is planned with amateur control and trophy prizes near 2100. Sydney event features motor paced and sprint demonstrations highlighting emerging talent.
A troubled cycling event at Platten Paik in Sydney Monday night disrupted test heats for avosbratinn championships. Riders Gray, Penhy, Porter were named, but the endeavor was marred by delays and missteps as crowds set back the program and no laps completed.
Australia track selectors will choose two senior riders to represent Tasmania at the national championships in Melbourne on December 18. Selection follows points from the TACU carnival December 4 with wins worth three points, seconds two, thirds one, across 1000 metre time trial two mile and five mile road races. If rider dead heats occur an extra time trial will be held.
Surface has progressed swiftly after Jupiter Playits ceased operations. Training will finish on Saturday. CahDis Ltd has secured catering rights and a first class dining room will be constructed within the premises.
Victorian Olympian Passi Johnson delivered a standout performance at Keilor on Saturday in the VAC open 1000 metres scratch. He beat rivals including W. Guyatt and D. Stephenson, posting a fast final furlong, signaling strong form ahead of selection for the British Empire Games in Sydney.
The report notes Australian prospects for the Emptad and final of the one mile open event with Johnson and Gregoris among competitors. It mentions rule recommendations by the Australian Federal Cycling Council for road races requiring two brakes on machines. Details cover past performances at Henson Park and related handicap events, including Durcan Gay and O’Donnell efforts, and a note on referee decisions.
Billy Read, famed for the T CAN TAKE IT record, speaks of upcoming Sydney ride and sponsor backing. He recalls past challenges, hints at planned Melbourne and Adelaide challenges, and notes Oppy’s impending arrival while urging supporters to ensure congratulations reach him promptly.
Boumy Norris of Western Australia and Clinton Beasley of Victoria earned first 100 kilometres team race of the Melbourne Exhibition board season. They led a fierce field with fast pacing and double point sprints, finishing strongly as Beasley claimed multiple sprint points. journey from the US was fourth after a late push and a disqualification.
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