1914 Continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 1
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Standard scale of prizes and entry fee - electrical timing. Start to take place from farm
gate.
Postponed Hill Climb at Castleton. Sat. July 4
th
.
This to be a joint event with the Stockton A.C. A letter was read from the Police
Superintendent granting his sanction. The offer of Sternol Oil Co. offering 5 x 1½gals.
of Sternol as a prize for a competition was accepted.
Gjers Cup 200 miles Trial.
Mr L,F.Gjers regretted his inability to accompany same. The route was agreed to.
Messrs Stewarts Ld. were asked if they would have the route cards printed for the
privilege of being allowed the use of the back for advertising purposes - they later
confirmed the verbal offer of prize valued one guinea. Letter from the A.A. stating that
their scouts were instructed to help the competition. Mr Scott offering 3 seats in car for
the Gjers Cup as checkers.
Speed Trials at Saltburn.
The Yorkshire A.C. apparently turned down the request for a motorcycle event and the
hope was expressed that next year they would reconsider the matter. Prizes for
events were offered from the Sunborne Oil Co. and Wood Milne Tyre Co.
July 6
th
- Treasurer submitted a report showing credit balance of £8.
July 11
th
- Club Run and Picnic to Rievaulx Abbey. _July 15th, Knockout competition.
July 18
th
- MacAdams Sidecar Trial for Cup - distance to be 80/100 miles. Course
agreed to. Mr Whitfield of the N.C.U.National Cyclists Union to measure the course on
his maps. Adult lady passengers to be carried.
July 20
th
- Letter from the A.C.U. requesting information about hotels. Decided to
recommend the Corporation Hotel if terms were satisfactory. Motor Traders Union
offered 3 prizes which were accepted and they were asked for their definition of a
private owner.
July 22
nd
- Slow Race, Time versus Gears.
July 29
th
- Old Crocks Hill Climb.
Aug.1914.- Run arranged to the Lake District to witness the Speed Trials of the
Westmorland Club at Penrith on August Bank Holiday Monday.
AUGUST 4th.
WAR DECLARED ON GERMANY.
Aug 5
th
- Ladies Day at Marske. (postponed until Aug 26th).
Aug 8
th
- Reliability Trial for the Douglas Cup. 1st prize, Douglas Cup and Club Gold
Medal value 23/Od.
Aug.15
th -
Hill Climb at Yearby, if police permit - if not at Ormesby Bank.
