Newton accomplished a series of fine records at the Brooklands motor track on Wed. He drove a 60 h. p. Napier and though rain was falling most of the time, which inconvenienced him considerably, he made big improvements on the best times from 50 miles up to the 2 hours' drive. seconds; 100 miles, 708 minutes city which were: 50 6 minutes 798 5 Readers may be i terete his figures,
seconds; one hour 85 miles 555 yards two hours, 160 miles 615 yards. Now these times are remarkable and better than the 50 and 100 mil records by " 120 h. p. Dietrich and 90 h.p. Napier respectively at Brooklands. After this it % much to be regretted that no Nepier car hes been entered for the Grand Prix rece. The entry for this nambees 45 and late entries may be made up to June by: paying double fees, s0.possibly the three Weigel and three Austin cars entered from England may have others to support them. It is expected that D. Rosta, the old time cyclist, will be one of the English drivers and Barnes of motor-cycle fame, is also named as a probable driver. Englaod has not shown up well in the big Continental motor races and it would change if we were strongly represented and managed to win. football.
The New Zealanders showed really good fo-m in their last two matches against representative Northern Union teams and by winning them, considerably added to their reputation. Their tour has certainly ben a financial success, as the total receipts amount to £14,743, of which over £1,500 was taken st Wigan. One direct result of tte
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