SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1926.
SPORTS SECTION
"TIPS" FOR TO-DAY.
In relation, therefore, with the foregoing remarks my tabulated selections aret-
Race 1.
1. Arabian Parrot.
Lady Luck's Chance in St. Leger.
2
Barley Grass."
3.
Saracon.
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The Geezer. -
2.
The Sandpiper..
Big Dividends at 5th "Extra Meeting?
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Home Call
Race IV
1.
Saligia.
2.
Grey Knight.
Race Y.
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Sunburst Roxo,
FBy "Patrol"}
With the exception of Saligia in the 5th Aggregate Stakes, there 2
in no moral certainty for to-day's-
Bth extra race meetlag of the Hong1, „Kong fockey Club sepson.
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.. Saligin is assured of the Aggre. 3. gate Cup even if he is not saddled to-day. This rig, all the more pos so why interest should contre 3. argund the St. Leger, for j926 griffins, 14 miles 66th race of the day), in which penalties are enrried for previous victories.
Some of the ponies have improved. during the summer interval of here a mumber hüve khown further
реситени The "known" candid ates of the earlier meetings have fairly big. Importe. Four weeks à ngoj “form” was badly upset and there is every indication that there will be surprises to-day so that
Grey Strenk.. Baldorney Star.
Race VI,
Lady Luck.
Brigade Call
The Goblin.
- Race VII.
The "Guame? Dobbin
Loch Rannoch tor" Bellornby.
Star, if started).
BETTING TAX.
CONFLICTING ATTITUDES OF
BOOKIES.
NORTH. SOUTH,
London, Nov. 5,
At Leeds, the secretary of the Bookmakers Protection Association announced that despite everything which had occurred in the South of England. members intended to adhere to the resolution passed
big dividends will reward the more1t night to refrain from betting" entekprislag punter,
ar the Liverpool and Lincoln, meet- Favourable weather has harden-xs-Reuter
London, Nov. 5.
ed the enure, so that times will
At Newbury races, the protestk- certainly be on the fuse side,
tony boybott has apparently been Lt-Com R. Thompson, R.Nabandoned for good. A number of will be back in the colours of bookmakers, are doing business to- Messrs. Dyer and Belth and, there charging 24 per cent. on winhing
day in Tattersalls ring, the majority will be a how gentleman rider in while others are trading on per Lt.-Cam. Grant.. R.N. These tareeens. on winnings and stakes. Naval officers are goodi jockeys and There is however, very little wagering done, and confined to com-
the "odds" will be still more operatively small sums.-Reuter.
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Uunderstand that four ponies are certain to start in the St. Leger and shall rely on Lady Burk to win.j His second in the 1 miles on October 9--that famous night ride --was not convincing. But he Tared with not too much prepara- tion in the short period after his arrival in the Colony. Since then
SOCCER TOUR. »
H.K. TIGERS" TO VISIT MACAO.
The Chinese Athletic Association first XI and several members of the second XI have been invited to Macao by the S.CA.A. of Macao.
be has come on nicely as indicated to engage in a series of football
in the training times uablished re-matched during the first three days
sularly in the "China Mail" during of the Industrial Fair month.
the framing season.
My "r" is based on the pre- sumption that Brigade Call will be ridden by Mr. Gordan who, I sub- init with all respect, has not had enough experience in the most diffi- cult races. At, weight for inches, my choice would have been Brigade Call but I fear that the 10 lb. extra will be too much,"
The Goblin will like Brigade Cul, be carrying 156 Jbs. I expect to see him in the van at the begin-i ning as his finish, is not as good as that of the other two. All three are very it.
Total Abstinence is also likely to be sent but at the weights I doubt his ability to prove, dangorous.
Not Forgiven..
Barley Grass having failed us .twice at the last meeting, he shall not be forgiven, in spite of the prowess of his jockey. Quick of
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It has been tentatively arranged
that "the Tigers" are to play the S.C.A.A. of Macao, the Portuguess Club and the "Rest" of Macno..'
The Hong Kong Chinese playera leave to-morrow morning för Macao by the s.a. "Kinshan,
A CRACK SHOT.
DEATH OF MRS. FRANK BUTLER.
Greenville, Ohio, Nov. 5. Mra. Frank Butler, better known as Annie'Oakley, a champion marka- women and ex-member of the Buffalo Troupe is dead. She once shot the ash from a cigarette in the mouth of the Kaiser-Reuter.
BASEBALL MEETING.
There will be a Committee meet- the mark I shall look, with a small ing of the Hong Kong Baseball As measure of confidence to Arábian sociation on Wednesday, November Parrot annexing the B furlonga | 10, . 1926, at the American Con- (1st ráce) for non-winnera. I shall sulute-General (by kind permission) put down Barley Grass for second. at 5.15 p.m., for the following pur- Saracen is fit enough to run third. | poses:—
Of Rechabite (Lt.-Copi. Thompson-Resignation of Mr. C.S. Ransom up) all I can say is that if he is from the Presidency of the As- sociation on account of his having been transferred eter- where.
good for a place, then he should
win. Either back him both ways
cr not at all, is the feeling I have
about this pony.
Rumour says that The Regent will not be sent out, in the 2nd race,
2.Other miscellaneous business.
An extraordinary meeting is to be
"A" Chups handicap, one mile. The held at the Kowloon Football Club
probables are Home Call, Septem- on Monday at 6.15 p.m. ber. The Geezer, Rothesay and The
Sandpiper.
If Mr. Austin dislikes the steadier of 165 lbs. allotted to Grey Knight
in the last race, then this old favourite may take second
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Suligia in the Aggregate Stakes
• (4th race), 1 mile. Either Septem-
ber' or Raydeld will get third place, if started, as others are unlikely to try here.
Another Teaser.
The fifth race is also a teaser. Sunburst Rose should run here, The Gomeril and Beldorney Star! may both prefer this company to waiting for the last event but Grey .:Streak ought to have a shot.
The sixth race is the St Leger to which I have referred. and the Srd race is for polo ponies, post entries:
If Dobbin starts as top-weight in the 14 miles race, I shall expect "The Gnome to win, with Dubbin sascond... If preferred here to the - "B"*" class, Beldorney Star, should De better than Demon Boy and sought to get a place
THE NOBLE ART.
PROSPECTS OF TO-NIGHTS
BOXING..
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME...
Mr. J. Brook, the popular miha- gar of the Hong Kong Boxing As- sociation, has again displayed his excellent judgment in arranging. the programme for tonight's tour- nament the first of the acason-at the Theatre Royal, commencing at
·9:15.
There will be six contests, com-" prising 49 rounds, with four men
Able Seaman Ewin, who is out te defend his title as welterweight.boxing. champion, at the Theatre Royal tq. night.
THE CHINA MAIL.
8 rounds, welterweight Patty Officer Mean, H.M.'s Submarines v. Telegraphiat Baker, F.M.S. Moth.
Ringeraft. v. Youth."
TORY CHAIRMAN.
MR. J. C.. C. DAVIDSON APPOINTED.
LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.
HONGKONG NOVEMBER 6, 1926, 10.30 n.m.
Ewin and Cartlidge mot last son- son and the former won. They are!
Rugby, Nov. 5." both well known to the Hong Kong!
As leader of the Conservative public as very capable boxers of and the Unionist party, the Primo real class and they have imposing Minister has appointed Mr. J. G. C. reputations.
Davidson as Chairman of the Party Cartlidge la about the best ring organisation general in Hong Kong at the Colonel F. 8, Jackson who has been in succession "to moment but youth, height and reach appointed Governor of Bengal will be on the side of his old adver-Mr. Davidson, who is thirty-sevon sary. With his, experience it can years old. served as private secre hardly be supposed that "Jim" has tary, to Lord Crewe when the lat-TT on London not mapped out a course whereby tur Was Colonial Secretary, and T.T. on Shanghai to take the lang und of the purse. when Mr. Bonar Law succeeded to The full distance and a draw at the that office he retained end seems the most likely conclu-Davidson's services,
Mr. Hongkong Bank". He acted in sion..
do, private secretary to Mr. Bonar Law Chartered Bank This will be "Fima" last fight until the latter resigned the office Mercantile Bank. A. & B. in the Colony. His many suppor-fet Prime Minister in 1921. In the ters wish him the best of luck and lust Conservative administration he P. & O: Bank
do. many years more of boxing after combined the office of Chancellor Bank of East Asia ..... [his departure.
of the Duchy of Lancaster with
Marine Insurances. Two Other Champions.
that of political secretary to Mr. Canton Insurance Baldwin and is now parlimentary China Underwriters.... In the "semi-final," Underwood secretary of the Admiralty, which North China Insurance.. (who like Ewin and Cartlidge is an effice he will resign in view of his Union Insurance 1.S.B.A. champion) will be meeting new appointment-British Wire Yangtze Insurance
a tough customer in Baker. The boss Service. flatter was often applauded a pre- vious fights here for his game and The odds are
cleut methods. slightly in favour of the "Woolston"".
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Should Thomson, and Morrel "ght"-and the word is used on purpose-the whole "aix rounds, the former my get the referee'a ver- dict but Morrell can fluctuate from
rent things to the mediocre.
Corporal McManus is another championship holder and he has a hanse of victory against Marine Bills, a very doughty lad who rose "From the novice class in Hong Kong and improves every day.
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doi New York, November 5.
(Single) Warder Givant (another old:
In view of the outbreak at the Shanghai Loan.
Shanghai Exploration favoriter and Seaman Mirrel Tomba Prison riffemen are guard- Raube .... new arrival. Grant is likely to g the building and
several Tronoh Mines ... start avourite. All four feather-machine-gun squads are forming Ural Caspians weights are worth going a long way the guard for the gaols owing to champion of Hong Kong) v. Stoker „Ïto see and it is a moot point as frequent attempts recently
Docks, Wharves, escape.. It is officially announced HK. & K. Wharves
Godowns, &e. that 3 prisoners.and 2 warders were killed in the affray, and one warder and a looker-an wounded:--Reutes American Service.
taking part who have hitherto, won | Imperial Service, championships.
The programme Is as follows:- Main Event, 15 rounds welter- weight championship for Mr. G. M. Young's. belt)-Able Seaman Ewin, H.MS. Hermes (welter
Stoker Petty Officer "Jim" Cartidge, lightweight boxing champion of the Colony, who. (in the main event). will figure in the last of his many excellent bouts in Hong Kong at the Theatre Royal to-night, prior to lear ing for Home.
Petty Officer "Jim" Cartlidge, to which will prove the best now Naval Yard (lightweight champion that Drummer Bowles and Seaman
Gardner are not here. of Hong Kong).
10 rounds, lightweight: Leading The bout between Petty Officer Seaman Baker, H.M.S, Hermes v. Meen and Telegraphist Baker may Leading Telegraphist Underwood, also last the full six rounds. H.M.S.. Woolston..
Hitherto Mean's disadvantage has been lack of "offence" and Baker is just the sort of man to get the best out of him. Baker also shows promise:
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6. rounds, middleweight-Stoker Thomson, H.M.S. Ambrose Stoker Morrell, H.M.S, Hawkins,
6 rounds, featherweight:-Cor- poral McManus, H.M.S. Hawkinin-v. Marine Hills, H.M.S. Hermes.
6 rounds featherweight:-War- der Grant, Prisons Dept. v. "Able Seaman Mirrel, H.M.S. Carlisle,
ROYAL ARTILLERY SOCCER XI (RESERVES).
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INTERPORT CRICKET.
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LIBERAL PARTY.
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Boston, November: 4. Party Sir Godfrey Collins has re- The death has occurred, from gned from the office of Chief pneumonin, of the Reverend Jason
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