MONDAY, MAY 16, 1932.
THE
CHINA MAIL
INTERPORT CRICKET.
I.R.C. HOLD SPORTS MEETING BRIGHT OUTLOOK
Fine Performances On Fast Track
S. A. Rumjahn Is Brilliant
CLUB'S SUCCESSES IN CRICKET
AND TENNIS.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
S. A. ("Smiler") Rumjahn, the tennis singles champion of the Colony, and one of the most popular members of the Club, did. exception- ally well in the running, gaining first place in the 100, 220 and 440 yards events. A. J. Hussain, champion of St. Joseph's College, and fel Arculli, a champion of Queen's College, also displayed fine form, in spite of the trying weather conditions.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
Club Proud of Successes.
FOR ESSEX.
ly engaged for ten years, and in Captain's Confidence in
1931 as in 1930, they went through! the "A" division and mixed doubles league without a defeat, the “A” Įteam winning 27 sets, and losing nine sets, while the mixed doubles team gained victory in all six of their matches. In that period, the
Young Side.
GREAT IMPROVEMENT
EXPECTED.
Much was expected from the
Shanghai Team Selected.
According to a telegram receiv-)
ed from Shanghal by the Hong! Kong Cricket Club, the following
Sixth Extra Race Meeting
Gleneagles Again Wins Aggregate Stakes
Shanghai in the match against I.R.C. had won the "A" division no young Essex side at the beginning Hong Kong this week:- less than four times, while since of last cricket season, for they had Leach (capt.), Coward (vice- the mixed doubles league was in-Jumped from twelfth position in the capt.); Barson, Booth, Divecha, Small fields and a smaller crowd of supporters championship table to sixth in 1980. Ellott, Isaacs, Kermani, Mansel- than usual somewhat detracted from the day's The promise shown, however, was Smith, Robson, Stokes and Harris
have been selected to represent Mr. Ip Kui-Ying Leads Jockeys
it two
augurated, they had won years out of three. They had also won the division once.
Alluding to Mr. Arculli's remark that the 1.B.C. feared being appro hended by other Clubs in the Colony,
Mr. Lindsell said, with great em-1)
played. (Hear, hear).
noon.
sented:-
once
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not continued last year, and the 12th). Mosers. Barnes and Carr sport at the Sixth Extra Race Meeting, held at county fell back to tenth position. will be umpires.
Happy Valley on Saturday, when only two events Mr. H. M. Morris, the captain, of] The telegram adds that owing the county, was recently asked by a to incessant rain, the Shanghai Were contested by more than ten ponies. Daily Telegraph Correspondent team has had no opportunity for Cash sweeps suffered noticeably by the ab- The Indian Recreation Club, who claim pre- and being robbed of their laurels, what he considered were the pro-a trial game and very little prac-sence of many spectators, and nothing startling in miership in league cricket locally and competitive phasis, that as long as the Rumjahn spects for the coming season; whetice. The ground is still godden
[ther there was any tennis, had a field day on Saturday afternoon, when family was with the I.R.C. the other
new material and the immediate outlook for the matter of dividends was returned, although some fairly substantial prices were paid in several their second annual athletic meeting was held in Club would not have a chance of available and if he considered that cricket is very gloomy.
seeing the trophies. (Laughter and the setback of last year was only a
temporary one.
There is not a footballer living events. The highest price of the day ($56.803 was glorious weather, though a bit on the warm side. applause).
"I am confident," he replied, "of living who has yet exploited and be paid by Valeta in the eighth race, He hoped that if S. A. and H. D. There was a large attendance, among whom were]
the side putting up a much better come master of all the wiles and arts Following the recent dry spell, the course was Mr. R. E. Lindsell (President of the Hong Kong Rumjahn would only go to England show than it did last season. Our
land America they would be able to
of the game. Football is a game"] friends should remember that we Lawn Tennis Association) and Mrs. Lindsell, and take part in really first-class tennis,
Mr. Ip Kui-ying brought the Chinese jockeys into prominence to be obtained.-C. E. Sutcliffe. Mr. A. el Arculli (President of the I.R.C.), and the when their best form would be dis- have a very young team, and the to study and practise if efficiency is very fast, but no records were broken or equalled. sequence of bad wickets which were'
again, by heading the list with three wins, almost equalling Mr. flag-bedecked Clubhouse added much to the gaiety
Не thanked Mr. Areulli
encountered, unfortunately for
In no team-game is captaincy of S. N. Pan's winning Jockey returns from the last meeting, K
At In the main event of the day, Mr. L. Dunbar's Gleneagles scored of the afternoon's function.
more for the Club's kindness to Mrs, against some of the strongest of the
soccer football an eleven can be four more points in the Aggregate Stakes, and is now. 8 points Lindsell and himself. (Applause). counties, revealed our lack of ex-more importance than cricket.
directed from the manager's office, ahead of King's Bounty, Sitting Bull and Bag and Baggage. After three cheers had been given perience of a tricky wicket.
"We made a bad start, and some as in the case of the Arsenal, and for Mrs. Lindsell. Mr. Arculli, and
of the younger professionals lost
During the afternoon, the band Division, when Valeta ridden by "The ladies", the gathering dis-
at Rugby it is best to have a scrum) confidence in themselves, which persed, after a most enjoyable after-
leader and also a captain to direct of the 2nd Battalion Argylls and Mr. Ip Kui-ying beat Sunbeau, the seriously Affected the general the play of the backs. But cricket Sutherland Highlanders played third favourite in a fighting Anish.. Until Then and City of Shanghai, Actually efficiency of the team. The Champions.
needs a man on the apot all the selections:
The sensational defeat of Bistre, the two favourites, were hopelessly The following trophies were 'pre-/however, as far as the matches went time, and if he is not efficient he is
season WBA our performance last
quickly put "on the spot" by the the favourite for Sub-Griffins Sum- out of things, both being unplaced. in the previous crowd-"Polaris" in the Star.
mer Handicap, the first event on The Novices were poorly repre- Championship Pennant: -Won nearly as good as
In year.
the card, was one of the surprises sented in the last race of the day, by "incogs" with 39 points.
of the day, Helter Skelter, third the Bank Holiday Handicap, only Individual Championship:-Won matches; we won the same number]
pect greatly improved performances favourite, securing first place. six starters lining up. Valorous: here to-day and to thank you for by S. A. Rumjahn with 15 points. last year.
Effect of Points Change. from the team. · There will be, as Left at the post in a field of six was anticipated in many quarters, your attendance, which has added
Tennis.
I can see, practically no runners, Bistre was never in the but hopes were dashed when he largely to
"Our first innings lead in seven far as Mixed the day's enjoyment.
Doubles Championship) The Club has organized to-day's (medala presented by Mr. Parkson matches in 1930 was reduced to five changes at all, and we have easier running. Helter Skelter, Philan- was left at the post. Jockeyship last season, and we lost eleven matches to start the season with derer and Echo came down the told in the end, and the best of festivities, ta celebrate its suc-Chan):-Captain, Miss J. Gecics. The runners were divided up into
cosses last season in tennis and "A" Division (medals presented matches compared with five of the than we have had for many years. straight together, in a neck and the Novice riders, Mr. E. 0. But- camps, these being the Bhoras, cricket. In tennis, the Club again by Mr. Parkson Chan):-Captain, previous year, but that was largely A good start means a lot to a county neck struggle for position, butler made no mistake on Tiana, the
due to the new method of scoring, side, particularly when that side is Helter Skelter who had been in the favourite, Helcise, Incogs, Mainys, and Stoics. won the championships in the Mix- Mr. H. D. Rumjahn.
ed Doubles and "A" Divisions of
The operation to lead for the greater part of the No remarkable cards were re- which enticed us to go all out for a young one. Keen competition was witnessed
League 1. Shield-L.R.C. 1st XI.
a win rather than be satisfied with A. G. Daer has been successful, and race, had plenty in hand and turned by jockeys, but Mr. Ip Kul- the Hong Kong Tennis League,|
he should be a much more formid- finished strongly.
ying headed the list with three throughout, the Incogs emerging Its representatives in the recant Batting-F. D. Pereira; Run-a lead on the first innings.
The second race resulted accord-winners, while 'Mr. Leo Frost and champions, thanks to S. A. Rum-ternis tournament open to the ner-up, A. H. Madar.
"The Northamptonshire matchable bowler now that he can bowl Having de-without pain,
ing to public fancy, Don and Mr. E. 0, Butler had two "winners, jahn, who besides contributing 15 Colony also won the Doubles and Bowling A. H. Madar: runner-was a case in point.
clared with only seven wickets down "The attack, as last season, will Chateau Bay fighting things out a second and a third each... Mr. points to his team, gained a remark- Singles Championships.
up, A. R. Minu. able vistory for them in. the relay In cricket, the two teams enter! League . Shield:-I.R.C. 2nd we gained a first innings lead of mainly depend upon Nichols, Daer, between themselves all the way "Benny" Proulx had a winner,
ed by the Club in the Hong Kong XI.
ninety runs, and then on a tricky Eastman, and Smith (P.), with, of round. Don took the lead in theja second and, three thirds and Mr. Cricket League created a record Batting: A. M. Rumjahn; Run-wicket attempted to hit the cover course, the inclusion of K. Farnes straight and finished comfortably. A. W. da Roza, a first, a second and
Excellent Riding
a third. by winning the championships in ner-up, F. M. el Arculli.
off the ball in a sporting effort to when Cambridge comes down, and
In the best finish of the day Mr. both the Senior and Junior Divi Bowling. R. Suflad: Run-get runs quickly so that we could H. T. O. Smith, the Banka fast bowl sions for the second year in suc-ner-up, F. M. el Arculli,
A. W. da Roza, displayed excellent win the match. We left Northants er, whenever he is available.
"Given fair weather 'and that riding in bringing Rustic's Wón- cession. The Club is proud of Highest Aggregate: 1st XI, 181 to win, and they accomplished these successes, but in celebrating F. D. Pereira; 2nd XI., M. P. the task three minutes before time little luck which every side needs to derful Stag Crome in, the Whitsun them to-day, does so in no spirit Madar.
with only one wicket in hand. be successful, we should give a very Handicap, "C" class, to pay a sub- "As regards the coming season, I good account of ourselves this sea- stantial dividend of $44 Punch, think we have every reason to ex- san."
race.
A. T. Nomanbhoy, a Hong Kong University champion sprinter won the one mile event in convincing style, breasting the tape about two hundred yards ahead of the second man, G. Singh, the Radio "atar" hockey player.
J
RESULTS.
BUT NOT CONCEITED!
The President said:-It is my privilege, on behalf of the Com- mittae and Members of the Indian Recreation Club, to welcome you
Cricket.
of boastfulness or conceit, but in Sunday Inter-Club Cricket full realisation of the possibility League:-Won, by Malaya, · that with so many good tennis players and cricket players in
100 Yards Championship:-1st,other Clubs, its hold on these vari-
S. A. Rumjahn; 2nd, T. Hamet. Time: 10.4/5 seca.
ous championships may be shaken off at any time. For sport's sake, this may turn out for the best..
Of one thing, however, I can na- sure you, the I.R.C. will do-its ut- most to hold on to its honours, and its cricketers in particular will go all out the next season to 440 Yards Championship:—lat, try and bring off the double
Putting the Shot:-Ist, S. Khan; 2nd, A. Butt. Distance: 29% ft.
50 Yards Boys' Race (Open to Sons of Members ander 10):-1st, S. E. Bux; 2nd, S. A. K. Bux; 3rd, B. el Arcull.
S. A. Rumjahn; 2nd, A. J. Hussain; į again in League Cricket and do 3rd, H. Bakar. Time: 56.4/5 secs. the hat trick.
Long Jump:-1st, A. J. Hussain; 2nd, A. Bakar. Distance: 19 ft. 3
ins.
1st,
100 Yards Girls' Race (Hand! cap) (Open to Girls under 12):- Cissy Esmail; 2nd, 2. el Arcull; 3rd, Mary Suffled.
220 Yards Championship:-1st, 5. A. Rumjahn; 2nd, T. Hame Time: 28.1/5 secs.
the
I congratulate the members of the Club's Mixed Doubles and "A" teams on their success in the Tennis League, I congratulate Messrs. 3. A. and H. D. Rumjahn on winning the Colony's Doubles: Tennis Championship for eighth year in succession, and Mr. S. A. Rumjahn on again winning the Singles Tennis Championship.
I felicitate the members' of:
Club's 1st and 2nd XI. од winning the Senior and Junior Championships of the 880 Yards Championship-1st, Cricket League for the second year M. of Arculli; 2nd, A. T. Noman in succession and rejoice with bhoy; 3rd, S. Hamet. Time: 2,them on their achievement
I congratulate the Malay team
100 Yards Visitors Race-1st, R. J. Reed (D.B.S.); 2nd, the Sullivan (St. Joseph's College). · Time: 10.4/5 secs.
mina., 14.1/5 secs.
100 Yards Handicap (Members on winning the Shield for the over 35 years of age)let, S. R Club's Sunday Cricket League and Ismail; 2nd, A. H. Rumjahn; Brd, I also congratulate the winners of Maban Singh,, When the different events in to-day's Ladies Nomination Racelet, programme; the form shown en- A. R. Abbas and Miss R. Rumjahncourages me to believe that the 2nd, J. Ackber and Mrs. A, Butt Club may win laurels in yet other
100 Yards Boys Race Handicap forms of sport. (Open to all. Boy, 14 and under):
I thank Mrs. Lindsell for graci
1st, Sadinda Singh; 2nd, Cously consenting to give away the Sadick; 3rd, 8. J. Abbas. S Tennis awards, MA
1 Mile Championship:-1st, A. T I thank the donors of prizes for Nomanbhoy 2nd, G, Singh; Brd, to-day's sporta and, lastly, I have
1. M. Singh, Time: 5 mins. 40to express the Club's gratitude to usedsalg those who worked so hard to make
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Obstacle Babe 1st
2nd, K. Nazariba
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THE CASH SWEEPS.
All Lucky Numbers at a Glance.
Rare 1.
No... 18 115
.... 175
8785.40 224:40
112.20
297. Race 2.
Unplaced runners (250 each), Nos.: 171,
No. 223
46,
429
$1,189.60 325,60 162,80
who was favourite for the event was unplaced, and Imperial Hall, another potential winner, was left) ter lengths behind at the gatë. Marquis Hall made most of the running closely followed by Wera bly Stag and Paul Pry, and it was not until the last fifty yards that Wonderful Stag came out of the ruck to win by half a length from Marquis Halls, agjente Sm
The Victoria Park Handicap Nos.: 299, 480,
brought a field of, ten Australian ponies all maiden performers. »Mr.
E. L. Hoaie's entry, The Giraffe
Unplaced runnera (350 each),
Race 3.
No. 376
$1,250.20
177
115
857.20 178.60
gained an easy win pilated by Mr. Leo Frost. The Baron made a good bid for the event, but dropped out Nos.: 291, 288,328, 152, 881, 871
Unplaced runners ($50 each),
of the lead in front of the stands. Outsider Winsa.
286,
Race 4.
Ajax, another comparative out-
No. 812
$1,808.40
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186.20
alder,
gained An easy win
in the Griffins Summer Handi-102 cap, Second Division.. Gold
of
$18. Unplaced runners ($50 each), Nos.: 282, 404, 141, 184, 129, 198,
Ring, carrying the bulk the public's money seemed to 99.
No. 486
have the race well in hand, but faded out at the Rock and had to be content with second place281 Christmas Joy, second favourite was unplaced?
The Big Race, Repeating his performance of the last meeting and the Easter Meeting, Gleneagles annexed the Fourth Aggregate Stakes with convincing display, and is now eight points ahead of the nearANT rival. Gaining an excellent start of about three lengths, Mr. Front made the most of the advantage. King's Bounty drew level st stands and would have Gleneagles had not Me Roza Lapt a Ught rain. kept, neck and neck, unti the Rock when Gleneagles Blightly ahead Bag
bid for
1.888.80
896.80-
128198.10 Unplaced runners (350 each); Nos. 28, 226, 15, 458, 14, 224
No: 581963 $8.102.40
56850 886.40,; Tue 279 31 443.20 Unplaced unners, ($100 each)
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Bow $1,706,60
487.60
248.80
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