Snooker had a burst
Haslingden Gazette, Saturday 25 May 1912
Central Cycling Club.
On Saturday last the Centralities had a run to Red Pump. On reaching headquarters the Most Noble had no more sense than to knock a child over at the top of Union-street. After this a start was made towards Whalley. Reaching the Hyndburn Bridge we came across our nobleman, and after a short rest to wait for late comers we set off in full blow for Whalley. Arriving there, we proceeded along Mytton-road, where Snooker had a burst. After mending this we got on our scrap-irons and rode to Red Pump without any more trouble. It was at once decided to journey a little further along the road to a farm house for tea. After tea we had a walk round by Bashall Eaves, and a good look round the country, which was very beautiful. At 8 o’clock we received orders to mount our machines. After riding for about half-a-mile Snooker has another burst. Two or three stayed behind with him, and the others went on towards Mytton …