THE CHINA MAIL
SATURDAY, DECEMBE
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TRENTBRIDGE NOT LIKELY TO START AT TO-DAY'S RACES
CRAIGENGOWER
SHOULD BEAT
ROYAL NAVY
"Tinker" Lee Dangerous On Matting
BOTH TEAMS STRUGGLING FOR FIRST TRIUMPH
(By ATHOLE)
THE Royal Navy will be playing
their third successiva home
TR. GILBERT HARRIMAN
game in the premier cricket league Marling Vigilance, the
to-morrow when they entertain
Craigenpower at King's Park..
Though having discovered a very
promising bowler in L. A. C. Cardy-
the huine team will be fully extend-
favourile in to-day's Subs. classic.
DIANA BAY TO HAVE
EASY TASK
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OF
JOCKEYS
GOLD KEY MAY NOT ACCEPT
(By Rapier.)
WITH Mr. L. Dunbar's Diana Bay a certainly, Mr. E. S. Kong Night Star almost a "cinch," and Dynasty's Heiman untouchable in the opening event the racing to-day does not appear at a first glace to be very interesting, but the Subs. Champions, in which Vigilance, War- rington, and De Mininis are all capable of winning over 1% miles, and
ed to record their first win, having QUORN STRAIN FOR the Barrier Reef Handicap, a very open race, should provide thrilling been besion by the Indians and the
Club and having drawn with the Army.
INDIA.
Craigengower's batting is not as To Hunt With Regiment
stolid as it might be, but if F. K. Lee nolties down a big total may be amassed against a steady rather than dangerous attack. In E. Lee and U. M. Omar the Valley' Club have two bowlers who are very cap- able of running through the Navy «ido, whils "Tinker" Ese is parti- cularly dangerous on a wicket.
Sufering
mattlug
defents at the
banda of the Navy's conquerors Craigengewer should win to- day.
Pack.
The Quorn strain is to be Introduced
Υπο to India. hounds and three bitches have been sent from Leicester. It is underslood that they will hunt with В British Regimental Pack.
Air Force Triumph At Squash Rackets.
•
racing.
Mr. Leo Frost, the champion jockey who has intimated retirement from the Colony Turf at the conclusion of the 1934 Annual - Meeting. may conclude the season in a blaze of glory by carrying off the three classic events on the card of eight races, Leading Mr. Heard by four wins in the jockeys' lable be is almost assured of retaining the title for the third year in succemion...
I understand from an unofficial, but reliable, source that Mrs. Pearce's Trenthridge will not start in the Autumn Champions, having been damaged in shoeing. He was kept out of the Derby two years' ago for the samu mežsõn.
I feel sure 'the' “domble" is going to pay well and my combination of Tecumseh and African Ere may be considered, a very bold one by many, but it should not be far off. Kliren and Helter Skelter would be the alternative
WARRINGTON: 15-
cord the "double”-to-day
by winning his second Cham-'
plons.
Rapier's
Selections
RACE 1:
HETMAN MON TALISMAN THE LOAFER
BAC Lederike Gadwali
2:
DAYLIGHT EVE
PRIDE OF TSINGTAO GOLD KEY
RACE 3
DIANA BAT SADKO
KING'S JUSTICE TECUMSEH EVENING STAR KILREA
|EACE 4;
Ostalderm-Mermaid'
RACE 6:
VIGILANCE WARRINGTON DE MINIMES
· Outsider--King Salmon RACE GI
NIGHT STAR WOODLAND STAG WHAT'S THAT Outsider-Lucy Glitters
RACE
AFRICAN EVE FESTIVAL EVE WEMBLY STAG Outsider. -- Adam
RACE 8:
FLYING BOT
THE GOAT
WHITE BUTTERFLY
Oulalder--Baguio,
Night Star's Fifth?
H.K. LADIES
FAVOURED IN
DEBUT GAME
Saints And “Y” Should Win To-day.:
THREE CAER CLARK CUP GAMES
AHREE", matches in the Caer
Clark Ladles Hockey Tourna ment will be played this afternoon, the Hong Kong Ladles; holders for the past three seasons, and St Andrew's Ladies, playing in their¦ debat games:
BLISS NOT
PLAYING TO-DAY
FOR KOWLOON
New Half Back Trio Against S. China.
CLUB NEWCOMERS
(HY OUTSIDE LEFT).
W
Bliss, their skipper-
an injured ankle,
who has an
and Hill, who has transferred to the-
The C.B.A. Ladies' who won their Club, Kowloon have been forced to first match against the CBS.
a fortnight ago by 4 goals to 2, make many changes in the - side will meet the champlona at Soo-which lost to the Borderers for their kunpoo at 8.15 p.m., and should auffer their first defeat.
premier league soccer game against The "V" Ladies registered their South China at Caroline. Hill to-day. first victory last week against the
J
C.B.S. and are favoured to follow Martin, the former Club player, jup this success against the Recreio has been brought in to: partner ["B" at King's Park at 8 p.m. The Willis at back, and the half-back Recreio team were beaten by their line is an entirely new one with senior eleven in their debut match Jones, Yeoman, ́the Argylis Inter- fast week...
porter, and Whitefield. Timber- St. Andrew's are also favour-lake, who was in the pivot position ed to win their frat game of the against the Borderers, will partner season when they meet the C.B.S, Blake, while V. White will partner at King's Park, at 9.15 p.m. The Lewis in support of Elliott, who Schoolgiris, who are newcomers to jugain, leads the forwards, an the competition have lost against South China will be without Lau the C.B.A. and Ladies.
Selected Tonn
|Mau, Leung In Chan dropping back from the half-back to allow Tong B.K. Ladies Bird; E. Helbling, Kwan to support Leung Wing Chul. - M-Wallace B. Haños, H. K. Lowe, Chang Kwai Leung will partner E. O'Hagani E. Bell, J. Dalziel, ETam Kong Pak in the forward line, Bonnar, J. Churchill and E.. Selby.
C.B.A. MAMAK TEAM
Though considerably strengthen-
ed by the introduction of Yeoman
I cannot see the sketchy Kowloon
The Central British Association wib defence hold the nippy South
meet the Royal"Engineers in a Mamai
Hockey Tournament match at King' China, forwards. Park to-morrow, commencing at (10) am, and will be represented by the following
G. Most A. Pole, B. L. Bickford E. W. B. Allen, C. Halford, N. Whitley; WH. G. Hirst, T. S. D. Whitley, C. C. Francis, W. G. Johnson, S. Mac Nider.
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(Continued on Page 5). The following is my forecast and probable teams:
To-day.
CLUB
FIRST DIVISION
*V*Athletic
Dynasty's Hetman (Mr. Heard) Should either Mon Talisman or looks an exceptionally good thing Gold Key start here he should be The Craigengowar juniors, cham- plons, havoʻnot started the season
for the opening race and I cannot placed third. in championship style, but they
see anything to challenge him over. Treatbridge May Be Withdrawn should prove the equal of the Ser The final of the Triangular Ser-mile. There is a doubt whether I understand that Mrs. Pearce's Rackets Tourna-Gold Key will accept either here of Trentbridge, the Derby and St. vice Corps in their league game at [vices Squash the Valley Lo-day.
mont took place at the U.S.R.C. last in the Tardy Stakes after his Legor winner; was damaged through The Police may surprise the in night when the R.A.F. and Fleet gruelling race at Macao last Sun-shoeing and thus withdrawn from dians, but their batting is weak Air Arm, who previously defeated duy, but in view of Mon Talleman the race as he was from the Derby when W. E. Meadows and T. H. the Army by three games to two, going out in the opening event two years ago. This was learned King have been removed. They accounted for the Royal Navy by think the S. B. K. candidate will from an unofficial source yesterday were badly boston by St. Joseph's four games to one, thus winning start in the second race. He will and the theory that he will not start last Saturday, and it would per-{the rubber-
probably be ridden by Mr. Frost, is supported by the fact that he has haps be too much to expect them to The Army gained second place and will require watching.
not been galloped recently. In his beật 1931-BE champions at Sčokun-when they defeated the Roya! The Loafer (Mr. Proulx) will jabsence the classic is a “cinch" for
Navy three to two.
surprise if he does better than Diana Bay (HF. Froat) from Sadko
SCOUTS V RECREIO "LADIES place third to Men Talisman after (Mr. Soares), and King'a Justice
St. Andrew's Scouts' Troop will play his trackwork this week. A mile] (Mr. Heard). W
Night Star (Mr. Butler) will sur-the Club de Recreio Ladies “A” eleven LINCOLNS seems too far for him. If he is Graduation Candidate NEW ZEALAND'S NEXT TOUR to be beaten out of a place Power Wong Bul Ngad's Tecumseh (Mr. Woodland Stag (Mr. Frost) tom, and will be represented by the ptise if she does not again win over in a friendly, hockey encounter on the
Marina ground this afternoon at 8 SOUTH CHINA IN ENGLAND
ful King in the one to do it.
Black) did a very impressive half whom she has not lost in four starts, following:
Police Pride of Tsingtao Danger mile gallop yesterday morning The pony's trackwork has been most L. Millington R. H. Wong and V. Daylight Eve (Mr. Heard) will when, going easily he clocked impressive and she is in perfect con- Bond Winyard, R. Dormer and G. ARTILLERY
Arnold; L. Gibson, J. F. C. Mackay, probably start favourite in the 0,57.4 with a last quarter of 0.27.4dition for the Queensland Cham MacNider, E. Woolley and Nocl Tardy Stakes, but I would not be with Mr. Black requiring only one pions. There is not going to be Booker, Ju the least bit surprised if Mr.win to graduate from the Novice much in it, but in spite of the fact Stephen Lam's Pride of Tsingtão, Class this pony is going to take a that Mr. Frost may be riding for MAN CHAMPION'S 2ND - XI........ CLUB a grand old "warhorse", caused an lot of beating in the Barrier Reef hie "hat, trick," I like Mt. E. S. The following will represent the Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey Club 2nd upset. He has been knocking at Handicap.
Kong's pony the best.
Lucy Glitters (Mr. Proulx) may at the Naval Ground, Happy Valley,,at|Radio
XI in a match against H.M.S.. "Kent" the door at the last two Meetings.
give What's That (Mr. Soares) A{S"
to-days good run for third place, but I fancy
Westlaker C. Robertson; B Recreio.
poo.
KOWLOON ENGAGED IN FRIENDLY GAMES
aro
The Kowloon, Cricket Club wonding the following team Lo meet the Diocesan Boys' School to- dry:
E. C. Fincher (captain), E. F. Flacher, N. A. E. Mackay, W. C Hung, W. Hyde, C. I. Stapleton, I P. II. Macauier, F. A. Munn, F. W. M. Lewia, T. W. Curr and W. L Mackenzie.
The second, team are entertain- ing the Navy Juniors.
P. E. Lawrence (captain), P. S. W Smith, G. Les, S. Jex, G. A. v. Hall, D. 8. Gruen, G, A. White, W. Mulcahy, W. H. G. First, F. A. Dunnett and E Simcocks.
K.
MARRIED V-SINGLE AT CRICKET CLUB
The following Hong Kong Cric
E. Smith.
Following their consideration of the Infernational Board's offer, the New Zealand Rugby Union have agreed to accept the season offer- ed by the Board, and will than tour in England in the 1935-36 season Reuter.
GOLF NOTES
By "Hook & Slice.”
HIE results of Sunday's. Cham-
though at one time it appeared that
Temperamentalium
Evening Star’Is being taken out by Mr. Frost, but 170 lb. rather than the field, is likely to beat him out of a win after
(Club, 4 p.m.)
* 'Recrea
(Kowloon F.C., 4.p.m.)
Y Kowloon
(Caroline Hill, 4 p.m.)
''· ST. JOSEPH'S
(Police, 4 p.m.) East Lanca
(Happy
Valley SECOND DIVISION
NAVY
Young Indians
Athletic
(St. Joseph's
4
2.30. p.m.)
(Club, 2.30 p.m.) V. BORDERERS
(Athletic, 2.30 p.m.) THIRD DIVISION
LINCOLNS:
*University
BORDERERS
the latter pony's chances, and if White; B, Franklin; D. Bobertson; M his fine run · In behind Lacy
there is to be a big upsct be willRattay: M. Bishop; J. Whyte; B Glitters at the last Meeting.
provide it after his St. Lerer form, Adams, B. Goldman and R. King Mr. G. W. Sewall's Ngtuk Is reis the most interesting event on
The second leg of the "double" QUEEN'S COLLEGE WIN ported unfit and Mr. Kwong Sal's the card and the punter who selects Queen's College victory over the Two goals by Jageet Singh gave Wolin is not starting, following an the second winner in the comblas Radio Sports Club's encond eleven attack of boils, so that Kilrea tion is ifkely to receive rich re- by 2 goals to 1 at Caroline Hill (Mr. Proulx) at the very low ward. There are no fewer
yesterday. :: Chanson scored for the "Navy
than
(Mr.
{King'a
RASC
4 p.m.)
2.80 p.m.)
(St. Joseph's, 2.30 p.m.)
RAM.C (Military, H.V., 2.30 p.m.)
To-morrow.
FIRST DIVISION
South Chins
Artillery.
Borderers
(Kowloon, 4 p.m.) Lincolna (Sookunpoo9.m.)
SECOND DIVISION
Lincolns (Bookinpoo, #2.30 p.m.)
Probable Teams.
First Division Lincolns Ptax Heath: Péd, TikTur
nor, LfBgt. Ashy Pte. Dudler, L/Cpl Cork, Cpl. Batt: L/Cpl/Baldry, Opt Meriningen, L/Onl... Higgins, L/Cpl. Ridley and It Hooquard...
Rocrelor-E Marquan;
Fanling Finalists
It is a great pity that one of Suu-weight of 188 lb, and Mermaid four ponies in the race African losers, THE
pionship tics worked out very day's players, possessed of a very (Mr. Butler) appear the only other Live (Mr. Soares), Festival Eve much according to schedule, attractive style, is so femperamental ponies to worry over. A good ge- (Mr. Butler), Helter Skelter (Mr.
the incident on the 17th green away by Mr. Proulx and Kilres Heard), and Wembly. Stag
"HAT-TRICK". FOR: METCALFE where he won his tie is to be deeply will not be far away. Changte, Frosty
At Shamshulpo yesterday the the favourite might fail to survive regretted. There are a few (but which might be taken out by Mr. On his form at Macao, when he Lincolns Boys lost by the odd goal ket Club teams have been select The morning game against A. Epaly a few, thankfully) Fanling Heard, may cause an upset it clocked 182.4 in effortless manner in seven to the Signallers after ed to play in the Married va. Single
Lissaman was a dour struggle their clubs wildly after a bad shot
players who are prone to discard would be a very long shot. men's match to-day;;
ever six furlongs, I like African very close hockey struggle. Married Mon. 3 Armstrong, throughout and Lissaman's stifled or else pour all the blame on the
* Runaway Rasa The Best Eve, very much. Festival Eve is Robinson, Steel, Smith, and^ Gur- P. E. Baskott, C. W. E. Bishop, G. Exclamantion. immediately he had head of an unfortunate caddle. If Gus" da Roza has been unable to would have won under Mr. Davis Boy Metcalfe recorded the "hat It is most uniortunate that Mr, due for a win, and I feel sure he ford scored for the winners,-while E. Divelt, IL. B. B. Hancock, A. W. Halward (captain), B. J., D. Lowe, A played his fatal second at the 20th only they would realise how ridicu- make the trip from Canton to ride at the last meeting had he not trick" for the Boys. * Mackensie,. . . . Mitchell, if refected the kacuness of the fight, tous they appear to other players Vigilance, the favourite, in the Subs been crossed at the start and In the afternoon J. B. Ross career the practice would soon stop. May Champions, and. In his regrettable thrown his rider. Though Helter Single Mon. Barrow, A. C. Bock, ed ahead to win the first three holes they keep in mind a famous quota absence Mr. Gilbert Harriman, Skelter and Wembly stag are like- On the Marina ground yesterday Netto, Bowen; Gonsalves N Dal.
UNIVERSITY: WIN G. 8, Dunkley (captain), D. 8, Harley,
and it seemed that the "friendship tion from Burnal
former champion Jockey, will take ly to receive most attention. I like the University defeated the Royal rado, W. Mahers ceases" stage was reached early on,
the pony to the port,
what I might term "the two out- Corre of Signals in a friendly hoc- Guterres (Captain), * Mr. Harriman will be faced with a elders" the best,
key match by an only goal scored Gomes and Pereira: The G. M. Young Cup preliminary very big task against the champion Adam, with Me Ingram im, will in the first half,
Athletics-Chan Shak-puls Hon ties are now completed and reaulted jockey on Warrington, but if he de
choung. Mak Shut-hong-Ipri, Pang-tal, ¡n Dodwells, Chartered Bank, But- cides to attempt a runaway win bà
elve a jockey allowance and
Ho%Choin, To Höhenme Fungi Kings 1 ́ be very much, in; the running terfeld & Swire and the A‚P,C; ad- should be able to do the trick 28 at 149 lb, vancing into the semi-fast. A Vigilance has better staying Dodwell A.P.C. final is indicated.
ring Bay's Chaucu - than Warrington" over 14 miles,
Should Mr. Blacky record, ac wi though not over 11⁄21⁄2 as was seen in on either Tecumsan or Bus the St. Leger, ough at plays a waliing game, however, all
lost against eted Minimis,” Partnership, King, Balmon
J. R. Hunter, L. D. Ellbes, L. E. Lam
T. A, Pearce, J. E. Potter, T. M.
L. Redmond, B. E. Talbot.
to ou
ARMY TO ENCOUNTER SMALL UNITS XI:
The following will represent
the
Small Units Belected, XI against," the
Army at Bookunpoo, to-morrow,
mending at 8.18
chm
as there was a aubsequent exchange of eight stymiest As alx of them were against Boss, he takes a great deal of eledit in, running 0. E, C. Marton to a 8 and 1-margin.":
K, S. Robertson, the other finalist, Lt.Col *Marsden" (R.E.), Ma), Bonn played couple of exceedingly
G. M. Young Cap
Golf Club
ving (RA M.Ö.), Mal, Barsheid (RA. steady rounds, winning in the morn: the business carried M.G.)..
ORDE
Lewis Bryan (EA. Ohing chiefly because B. K. Valentine Thursday *M* B. Hackler - (B.E.), --- BAL. D.),Q
vio IRA.P.0), Cal College (RA would not "get M.C.), 8ng whitefield (BE) Sprhree-foot putta Tucker (B.E), Epr, Walls (R.B,), and old Brotah caddis
{useless golf")H
however
way to the
unla single against a grand
break" with his purely
which an in quick timé
Trold Dodwell. soon, shorts)
sinpere
LINCOINS FINE WINva, AR Ping Mang At King's Park yesterday, the Ka-Kaung and "TH Lincolnshire Regiment hockey team defeated HMS, Medway Officers by 8 goals to 2, after a score of 20 each at half time.
Lt. Hocquard. Sinable-
for the Mi Chayne and Donald for
Kith-fang,?: 116
3.Maurben,