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THE CHINA MAIL THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1936
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MAYFLOWER & YTHAN LOOK GOOD FOR SATURDAY'S RACES
ED
LEGET
just out of high school, is gir
ing the Metcalfs and Peacocks plenty to think about as he beats
them regularly during the win- He has ter's indoor dashes equalled the indoor 50-yard re- and experts cord of 5.5 secs.
expect great things of him when the outdoor season saria.
H.K. AREA SPORTS MEETING
BRILLIANT PLAY BY MEMORABLE RACE
LEE WAI-TONG
CLEVER LOBBING WINS
DOUBLES MATCH
LEONARD AND HACHIUMA OFTEN OUTPOSITIONED
(By "Base-Line")
A REMARKABLE exhibition of clever lobbing
3 Horses Come Down In Lincolnshire
THE GORILLA HAS
GOOD CHANCE
TOM BOWLING DESTROYED STRATHROY FAVOURED
London. To-day.'
The Lincolnshire Handicap of 1936 will long be remembered for, halfway through the race, į
Bow and Arrow fell and brought
down the well-backed Tom Bow- iing and Screamer, causing the jockeys behind to pull up in order to avoid the struggling
Fortunately, however, only Tomi
mass on the ground.
by Lee Wai-tong, the Chinese soccer idol, Bowling had to be destroyed. Its
while Jones, who was riding Bow!
and
Screamer as his mount, was more
TO WIN
NEW CLASSIFICATION LIST WILL MAKE BETTING MORE DIFFICULT
AL
(By. 'Rapier ")
LL that is needed to ensure the success of the Second Extra Race Meeting to be held next Ed Seigel, a Brooklyn sprinter. was responsible for the defeat of J. W. Leonard Jockey. Dines, brake several ris Saturday is for the prevailing fine weather to con-
and Y. Hachiuma in the Second Round of the Arrow, sustained a broken tinue, so that racing fans will be able to enjoy
being present under Colony Lawn Tennis Doubles Championship at collar bone. Hawcroft. who had for the first time this year- the H.K.C.C. yesterday.
fortunate and escaped with also a conditions far more satisfactory than previous meetings. There is every reason to believe that The Craigengower pair started off very promisingly, taking shaking-
Needless to say the debacle af the track will be on the fast side, and it is con- the first three games before the C.R.C. champions realised the match had started. Then, however, they started lobbing instead fected the result of the race con- of pushing home their carly advantage by hard driving. They siderably, one of the worst suffer-fidently expected that good times will be re- secured a 5-4 lead, but thereafter they were forced into numerousers being Sea Bequest, who was corded. errors by exceptionally well judged lobbing by Lee and two- the favourite at 11 to 2 and who The enforced absence of Mr. Y. T. Fung will make the re- handed net play by Luk.
only managed to secure fifth place-markable shortage of jockeys even more acute. This will, how The second set provided an even better display of courtcraft Overcoat, who was fourth last ever, probably be relieved by the return shortly of Mr. W. H. S I believe that Mr. Davis has now recovered year, won a thrilling race by a Davis on the course. by the C.R.C. pair and there was seldom an opening for Hachiuma
Leonard became very head from Mr. Strass Burger's from the effects of his unfortunate spill at Kwanti, and race to exploit his raking forehand drive.
igoers will be glad to see him in the saddle once again. Inciden- ragged in this set, being obviously rattled as the result of a lot Boethius Sir Charles Hyde's Mis-
third. one-and-a-half fally, the operation on Mr. L. G. Frost has been very successful. of running around.
and he will be out of hospital to-morrow, Luk, who was completely over- Lee played an inspired game,lengths behind.
Racing in some events will be conducted according to the new shadowed by Lee, was too prone after a very indifferent start, his Overcoat's win was very popu
volleying often lar since the horse had been train- Classification List, and it will thus be no easy task to nominate to play safe at the net instead of clever angle
opposition in ed locally on the Mablethorpe the winners in these races. attempting an outright winner spreadeagling the An all-round improvement on he lost many valuable points as the an almost ludicrous manner. Time Saunds by the South African, Rus- Last year's standard was notice result of this fault. His ground and again he lured both his op-sell. The owner. Mr. H. L. Selby, able at the second day's sport at shots were never really reliable,ponents to the net, only to send is also a South African, but due the annual Hong Kong Area Ath-but his volleying, and he relied them running backwards
held yesterday at entirely on this, was very soundtrieve a perfect lob, letic meeting, Boundary Road, where some keen)
H.K.S.R.A. SECURE THE LEAD TO-DAY'S EVENTS TO DECIDE THE CHAMPIONSHIP
competition
1:
and close finishes TO-DAY'S TENNIS
were witnessed.
Though the Hong Kong, Singa KONG AND LAI
pore Brigade are leading after
yesterday's events by a small mar-
gin, it is expected that the East
SHOULD WIN
Lands will seriously challenge TSUI YAN-PUI'S FINE
them this afternoon, when most of
the finals in the truck events will
be held.
The sports will be concluded to- day after which the prizes will be distributed by Mrs. A. W. Bart- holomew, wife of the G.O.C.
The following were yesterday's results:
Throwing The Discus:-
1. East Lanes; 2. Rifles: 3. Fusiliers. (Best individual throw 112 ft. 2 ins. (East Lancs.).
Putting The Weight:-
1. East Lanes; 2. F.KS.R.A.;
Rifles.
OPPORTUNITY
IU LIKELY TO BE FULLY EXTENDED
(By "BASE-LINE")
F. H. Kwak, and S. W. Liang sprang a surprise last year when
Leonard they eliminated Hachiuma, but
and I do not expect | an upset from them this afternoon when they meet Paul Kong and Lai Kwong-tsun in the
tral
190245
Colonial Stakes-One Mile Confined to non-winners of this
to re-to the heavy local backing. Over-year's Griffins, this race will be,
to a small field of and then cost only started at 7 to 1 on limited
ponies. Judging from past per smashed the return well beyond the totalisator-Reuter.
formances. Laughing Girl, with dif- reach. It was an entirely
the assistance of Mr. Deitz, should iferent Lee' or view yesterday than had previously see this year.
Lee and Luk should give H. D.j Jard S. A. Rumjahn, the holders, 3, rare batte in the Semi-Final;
Round, and it would not surprise
me in the least if their lobbing! tactics did not succeed in provid- ing the biggest tennis upset in years.
Gray's Plucky Display Gray put up a very plucky dis- play against Tsui Wai-pui, a fav loured candidate for the title, and much their encounter was very more interesting would suggest.
than 6-1, 6-2
In the two other Open matches Teddy Fincher and Paul Kong en-
(Best individual put 37 ft. 0 ins. Round of the Open Doubles Lawntered the Third Round without
(East Lancs.)
Royal Lister Rifles: 33. Hong
Throning The Hammer-
1. 2nd East Lancs. Rega;
Bde. H.K.S.R.A.
(Best individual throw
ins. (East Lancs.)
480 Yards Hurdle Belay
Heat -
Third
Tennis Championship H.K.C.C.
21
the
being extended.
2, 1st
Kong and Lai have had a great
Yesterday's Results
Open Singles (Second Round) Paul Kong beat T. A. Pearce 6-1, 6-2. Kong deal of match play experience E. C. Fincher beat Capt. W. 1. B. 118 and their superior courteraft is
likely to be their main asset Tsui Wapai beat S. A. Gray 6-1, 6-2 jagainst very steady opposition.
1. Punjabis; 2. Royal Artillery: 3. Rifles. (Time: 1 min. 14 secs.). Heat 2:-
1. East Lancs.; 2. H.K.S.RA
One Mile Relay :--
Heat 1-
H.K.S.P.A.; 2. Rifes; 3. Punjabis
(Time: 3 min 45 1/5 secs.}. Heat 25-
to
Taui Yan-pui will havE be at his best if he is zo- ing to beat Iu Tak-cheuk, the tall C.R.C. left-bander. I am inclin ed to favour the younger Tsai's chances, especially if he bring off the "drop" shot, with
Cragz 6-1, 6-2
(Third Round).
Open Doubles (Second Round) Lee Wai-tong and Lak Ding-cheong beat J. W. Leotard and Y. Hachiu- ma 7-5, 6-2
can
Club Championship (Third Round)
L. Sullivan beat T. C. Monaghan 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
Club Handicap Singles (Second Round)
CLUB BEAT
SAPPERS IN
HOCKEY GAME
not experience any difficulty in HOWLETT IN GOOD
opposition will
FORM IN GOAL
GREGORY MANGIN
Gregory Mangin, former Geor- getown University captain and indoor tennis champion, has been climbing up the rating ladder in the outdoors ranka. Now, with last year, experience abroad when he beat Banny Austin at Wimbledon, experts are begin. Cup Davis to see rezi
in This hard-hitting
ming
material amateur.
WARWICK SHUTE
IN ACTION Pairs With Father And Wins Two Games
ANOTHER BADMINTON WIN FOR ELIOT HALL “A”
Eliot Hall "A" defeated the Fire Brigade Recreation Club by 7 games to 2 in the Men's Doubles
Badminton League at the Central Police Station last night.
Instead of his brother Kenneth, Warwick Shute partiered his GOLDEN MILLER Winning. Real
probably come from Silversmith.
father, E. L. E. Shute, in their (Mr. Pih), and, after his dis- FAVOURITE
match last night. They were the appointing run last meeting. Am---CAREY IN SCORING MOOD
outstanding pair for the Fire berley, although it may not be To-morrow's Classic
well supported, must not be neg. Displaying better combination Brigade, winning two games.
Detailed results of the match At Aintree
lected, as Mr. Proulx will have at forward than their opponents, the mount this time. Mr. Black the Hong Kong Hockey Club were as follows:-
J. L. Anderson and A. L. Fisher the Royal Engineers in a) London. To-day."
will take out Tyne,, and Mr. F. F. beat The latest call-over for
the Li will be riding Miracle, but it friendly game at King's Park yes- (Fire Brigade):
lost to. E. K Chan and S. C Grand National, to be
at is not expected
that they will terday by the odd goal in five in an lost to C. O. Lee and C.S.' Heng 8-21
Tye Aintree to-morrow is as follows:
menace in this race, al-interesting encounter. prove a Golden Miller 4 to 1 a, 9 to 2 t and though the latter is improving. The winners had two fast win-lost to K. S. Liew and K Y
gers in Fowler and Nooy, who Old Star may be left out.
were both dangerous, although
wanted.
run
Reynolds Town, to i, t and o. Avenger. 9 to 1 a, 10 to 1 t Castle Irwell 100 to 7 o, 100 to 6 t.) Keen Blade, 100 to 6, t and o. Delaneige 20 to 1. o, 25 to 1 L Blue Prince, 35 to 1, i and o. Brienz, 33 to i, t and o
-Reater.
I.R.C. TENNIS FINAL
Rumjahn And Minu Retain Title
Rosehill Plate-Six Furlongs
A small field of non-winning the former was inclined to be selbeat Lee and Heng
Australian ponies of this season will face the starter in this race. Zodiac (Mr. Pih) has been tipped, to win so often that one is in- clined not to nominate him again. However, the distance ought to be just nice, and, with a fery track,! I think he will win easily. Brutus (Mr. Proulx) has been "making rapid improvement and ought to be a source of danger, Mr. Deitz! will ride Honey, and may cause an upset if able to keep up with the
longer 2
OXFORD'S FULL TRIAL
London, to-day: Oxford rowed the full Putney to Mortlake conrre yesterday in 18 minutes 59 seconds. The coach delighted. They had. a fast tide and a following wind most of the day.--Beuter.
the
second
beat Liew and Lee
Lee
18-21
12-21
E. L. Shate and W. Shute (Fire Brigade):
21.10
lost to Chan and Tye
16-21
21-14
W. Stoker and G. Williams (Fire"- Brigade):~~~
Lost to Lee and Heng
15-21
0-21
2-21
LEAGUE TABLE TO DATE
P. W.-L. F. A. Pt.
Eliot Hall "A" Recreio "A"
C. R. C.
lost to Chan and Tye lost to Liew and Lee
fish in the first hall In Recreio "A"
period Fowler Eliot Hall
Fire Brigade
several
S. and S. Home
19 18 1119 16 36
15 14 1 95 22 28 13 14 4 107 40 18 14 13 12 1 89
16 31
17 1 16 30
H. D. Rumjaha and A. R. Minu fast pace Ranger (Mr. Black) is was featured in several solo ef- Recreio "B" retained their Indian Recreation another good one to watch, but I forts on the wing and centred bet-St. John's
.were not able to keep up with him. Kowloon Tong 'race. Gold Dragon, Club lawn tennis doubles title rather fancy that this pony likes ter, though his inside forwards. 2. C. yesterday when they beat M. 0. Hoosen and A. & Saffied in the which is now in the experienced Nooy, on the left wing, display. St. Andrew's "B" 18 2 any degree of accuracy. In likes, A. C. 1. Bowker (scr.) received a w.o.finst after dropping the first set, hands of Dr. Reidy, will be ridden ed good ball control and had Me- 1. East Lancs.; 2. Fusiliers. (Time: a base-line game, but once he is from G. S. Gamble (-2/6).
Howlett Shines made to run about the court bel. A. S. Grant (152) beat E. the scores being 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 and by Mr. Harris. Mr. Tang Man Wa Gahan in difficulties on
The inside forwards, Pracht, Carey and Tetley, were fast, and
jopposing defence, but the good goalkeeping of Howlett fustrated
3 mins. 44. 1/5 secs.).
High Jumper
It
1. Rifles; 2 Punjabis; 3. H.K.S.R.A., commits numerous blanders. (Best individual jump 5 ft 4 ins should be a very close and inter- esting match, providing young Tsui plays up to his best form.
The following is today's pro- commercing at 4.45 igramme,
HE.S.R.A.
(Rifies).
Second Day's Points Position
Rifles
50 pts. 45/2.
East Lancs.
44%
42
36
204 5
Punjabis
Fusiliers
Royal Artillery
Small Units
To-day's Programme
The programme for to-day is as follows:-
One Mile team Race. Enlisted Boys* Race. 440 Yards Hurdles
(Final.).
One Mile. Relay. (Final). 400 yards Relay (Final).
Relay
6. Inter Unit Tug-of-war
(Final).
ST. MARY'S AGAIN
RUGGER TITLISTS'.
|| 1.2.1-
OPEN SINGLES (Third Round) Tani Yan Pui v Iu Tak-cheuk.
OPEN DOUBLES (Third Round) F. L. Kwok and S. W. Liang v Paul
Kong and Laí Kwong-tsuN.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Second Round)
F. A Redmond v V. R. Gordon
A. D. Humphrey.
CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES
(First Round)
Williams (43/6) 6-1 6-3.
16-1.
¡Continuer on Page 5)
occasions.
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COMPETING IN INTERNATIONAL CUP their short-passing bewildered the
JOSEPH PAU KA-PING, the South China "B" and China goal- keeper, was born in 'Eong Kong and was educated at St. Joseph's College, where he learned his foot-| iball.
He did not play in League foot- ball till 1926, when he kept goal
or for St. Joseph's in the Third Divi-
sion, but previously, he member of the Blue Cruzaders'
Was a
of
G. W. Sewell 15 v C. C. Stark scr-team, which was composed
(Second Round)
E. E. Price sr. v L Comdr. S. F schoolboys residing at the Valley,
Scipleton nct.
who played friendly games with
Lt. W. A. S. Grant -15.2 or E. H. the East Surrey Regiment, then Williams 4-3/6 v L. G. Bobertson stationed at Murray Barracks. He sez. or W. Wooding +-2/5.
played for them at inside-left and later in goal. -
CLUB HANDICAP DOUBLES
*(First-Bound) porta
P. Scones and A. L. Sullivan 16.5 Incidentally, most of the players
L. Forster and L. T. Ride/in this team, which included A.
ir
In
LIGHT BLUES
TRIUMPH
Overwhelming Win At Golf
Hoylake, To-day.
the annual inter-Varsity
¡a goalkeeper,
In 1929 he joined South China many of their efforts to score.
W. A. Beed played his usual and has been with them ever since,] playing in goal and in the forward game, while Bates, though not of golf match, which concluded yea- much assistance to his forwards, terday, Cambridge won the singles line.
During the 1933-34 season, Pan proved a stumbling block to the by 8 matches to 2, thus winning the contest by: 12. matches to 3. played as a centre forward and opposing forwards.
Apart from Howlett, in goal, equalling the record number of was considered a tricky and ac
Capt. Foley, Collins, Woolger and wins by Oxford in 1921 and 1930. curate-shooting forward.
For Cambridge the South African Walter Meyer bent
Difficult Wing
4
He did the
An injury in the latter part of Brown were good. the season, however, kept him out, of football for some time, but he Capt. Foley found Tetley and Quincy by 10 and 9, turned out for South China "B" Fowler a difficult right-wing to first 18 holes in 68, equalling team in the semi-Final and Final mark and did not find much time Compston's professional course rounds of the Senior Shield, when to help his forwards. The Sapper record-Beuter.
This presence in goal helped to res-forwards were good up to the mo
tore the morale of the team. ment they reached the Club backs, attacked for a long spell, and a Pau has played in all the repre- but then they were often robbed nice bout of passing resulted in sentative games in the Colony, has either at the e result of hesitation Woolgar setting.
Clab L Shields; J..E. Potter toured the Straits, both with the in passing, or faulty distribution and 3. Gonsalves; W-Cotesworth, W. South Chins and Athletic teams, The Club were soon in the lead A. Reed. R. A Bates; S. Fowler, J. I Pracist and D. and also represented China at the through Fowler and Carey, but Tetley, & E. Carey, La Pra London, To-day. St. Mary's to 8 in the Final at. Richmond Ward, F. Lei, J. Souzz and Suen
Royal Engineers: Howlett Quan- Hospital, the holders, retained One other Rugby match was play Ear-suen "later found their way the following year to the Chinese Olympic Games held in Shanghai before the interval Collins reduced 3. Nooy.
Athletic, with whom he stayed forțin 1932. He was selected for the the arrears.
Capt Foley Hunt Winfield, Collins, the Hospitals' Rugby trophy yes-ed yesterday, Newport beating to the First Division. terday when they best Penarth in an away fixture by 111 Pan only played one season for several seasons and during which Interport in 1934, but evaid not in the second half Carey scored till and Bay: McGahan, Brown and
"again":"after" which the Engineers Woolgar and Revill "St. Joseph's and was transferred period he reached his best form as obtain the necessary leave, Thomas's Hospital, by 19 points clear points-Bester: