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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1936

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STRATHROY FAVOURED TO BEAT ABLE AMAZON ON SATURDAY

EAST LANCS. DEFEAT

FUSILIERS

SECURE SECOND DIV. RUNNERS-UP BERTH GAIZLEY'S UNFORTUNATE LAPSE

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GOOD and evenly contested soccer game in which the defences of both sides shone, was witnessed at Prince Edward Road yesterday when the East Lancs. beat the Fusiliers by the odd goal in three and thus concluded their sea- son as runners-up to the Royal Navy in the Second Division of the Hong Kong Football League.

The Fusiliers neglected Roberts, their left-winger, for the majority of the game and played as it were, with only four forwards. This error undoubtedly contributed largely towards their defeat. The few occasions on which Roberts had the ball- and these were mostly in the first half-proved that he could be a very live source of danger.

Tayior. the Fusilier right-half, heralded his return to locall football with a rousing display. He was opposed to a fast left- wing combine in Tuley and Crook, but he stuck to his task well. His long shot which obtained his side's solitary goal was a good He, however, overfed Parry, the right-winger, and effort. should, have swung the ball across the field more often.

The East Lancs.' forwards

played well together and utilised

both wingers, of which Tuley BIG ENTRIES

was the better. Ratcliffe was

a forceful leader and always followed up any shots, while his distribution to his wingers was good. He found Gresty, the opposing centre-half. terrier in his methods.

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IN OPEN LAWN

Granville, son of Gallant Fox, a Derby, winner, is owned by the Belair Stable and was entered in the 1936 Kentucky Derby in an attempt to emulate its famous father, but it failed to stave off Bold Feature's brilliant finish.

BRITANNIA NOT TO BE

BROKEN UP YET

Many Suggestions Made For Famous Yacht's Future

стороне

Loncon, April 13.-It WREN learned from an authoritative source to-day that no decision has been made to break up the Britannia, the yacht owned, and raced by King George. She is at her winter moorings at Cowes and maintenance staf is on

BOWLS TOURNEYS board

Winning Combinations Broken

LAST YEAR'S NUMBERS EXCEEDED

Griffen, on the right wing, sent over some useful centres and com- bined well with Mather, while, Walkden, was the pick of the de- fence. He had Buster well

The entries for the open lawn covered and harassed him on occasions His wing-halves, Pow-bowls championships show an in- er and Crowthers, gave him ade- crease in all three events sin- gles, pairs and rinks, and a grati- quate support.

all

It has been decided that the yacht will never race again, and many suggestions for her future have been made by yachts.nen. These are still under considera- tion.

TENNIS AT K.C.C.

U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS

Braves Too Good For Pirates

RAIN CURTAILS PROGRAMME

New York, To-day.

Record For Distance Likely To Go

RIDING ROYAL SCOT

MR. DEITZ

GOLD COIN AND BLUE RIBBON FOR "DOUBLE"

CENTRE COURT, HALCYON AND RANGER AGAIN CLASH

(By "Rapier")

IVEN fine weather, there should be a good at- tendance of racing enthusiasts at the Fifth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, and, in the event of the track being on the fast side, the programme of nine varied events will be keenly contested.

BOB

GIN

One of the most disappointed boxers ever to visit England was Bob Olin, whose hopes for about with either Jack Petersen or Jock McAvoy were dashed to the ground by a series of unavoid- able circumstances. The Ameri- can left for his native shores after a disappointing clash with Tommy Farr, who was given" a very doubtful decision.

Main attraction will centre on the third race, the Brisbane Spring Handicap for Australian ponies, which will feature the return encounter between two stalwarts in Able Amazon and Strathroy. Able Amazon has not made an appearance since win- ning the Australian Champions Stakes at the Annual Meeting, and in order to qualify for the Autumn Champions, it is abso- lutely necessary for it to take part in a further race before the It will be re- completion of the first half of the racing season. called that in the previous race in which these two ponies clashed, Strathroy (Mr. Black) took a commanding lead practically all the way round, but Able Amazon, cleverly ridden by Mr. D. S. Li, pro- duced a brilliant finish to win easily. Since then Strathroy has FUTILITY OF

shown consistently good form, and its improvement has been so The following were the results pronounced that, in spite of carrying 165 lbs. it broke the record of the League baseball matches for 1 Mile 171 Yards on the second day of the Easter Race Meet- played yesterday:—

ing.

National League

Pittsburgh Boston

Lopez hit a home run. nings were played.

Cincinnatti

Taking all the relevant factors into consideration, it is really R. H. E a difficult problem to nominate the winner on Saturday, but, with-

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out the assistance of such a strong jockey as Mr. Li, it has been 4 9 1 quietly whispered that Able Amazon will in all probability surfer Ten in the second defeat of its racing career, and that Strathroy will be

Handley and

homers.

7 14 Lombardi

hit

9 14

1

Results Of Four Most Philadelphia

Recent Matches

“DIAMOND” GOSSIP

RECENTLY MADE

SUGGESTION

LIMITATION OF PLAYERS

pro-

the one to do it. Mr. Black will again be entrusted with the mount, and, whatever happens, this race will be fought out at a NO DEFINITE TIME LIMIT FIXED 1 terrific pace, with the result in doubt right up to the end.

(By "INFIELD") The Baseball season will Shing Man Handicap "A" Class: be very fast, and a close faish

Able Amazon bably commence may be expected.

next Sunday Sir Furlongs This race has only attracted fire has not been seen in action for with the first League match, and Grace hit a homer.

entries, but they are undoubtedly some time, and consequently its although many knotty problems present form is not known, where have been discussed by the vari- The games

between St. Louis the pick of the sprinters among fying feature is that, while the The following are the latest re-

and the "A" Class China ponies. In as Strathroy has appeared on the ous club representatives, there is and Brooklyn, and Chicago

track quite frequently and is ́ex still room for improvement, parti- Saunders, in the Fusilier goal. Colony's leading players have en-sults in the K.C.C. tennis tourna New York were postponed on ac-its last two outings Soldier

cularly with regard to rules and brought off some good saves.tered. a number of new

regulations governing the League in the Colony.

anticipation on

figure among the entries.

showing good several occasions and displaying

zamesįments:

Ladies Singles

R. Duncan, the holder of the Miss A. Mackenzie beat Kreat cociness under pressure. singles title, will be defending his Hosford 6-2, 6-3.

Gldizler and Slack were a safe crown, but J. Cavanagh, who won

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Amazon se

Britain (Mr. H. C. Pih) has failed ceptionally fit at the moment. miserably and has consequently have a preference for Strathroy's lost the confidence of the majority chances, with Able ojof punters, but, given a fast track cond and A Grand Time third.

It is curious, but in the Bris! it will still command a good deal!

count of rain.

Mrs.

American League

Miss M. Griffiths beat Mrs.

New York St. Louis

4

11

1

6

2

Mixed Doubles

M

Boston

Werber hit a homer. Detroit

3 9

1 6

pair of backs, both tackling unhe the pairs competition last year Kirby 6–2, 6–3. sitatingly and clearing well.

with M. J. Medina, is pairing with

A. E. Coates this time. Medina is A. E. P. Guest and Miss not playing this year.

The Fusiliers pressed from

Grifiths beat Mr. and Mrs. L E the commencement and Oxford The four who wob the rinks Kirby 6—4, 7–5. was soun called upon to save competition last year, P. T. Farrell S. A. Gray and Miss A Mac-

of support. If ridden by Mr. I. C.se Spring Handicap last year

Pag Tor beat Able Amazon. Harris, Honeymoon Eve will er-

West River Handicap: 1 Mile joy an allowance, of five pounds,

155 Yards and, bearing in mind its easy win

Harvest View (Mr. S. Y. Liang) lover the same distance on the s

cond day of the Easter Meeting, ran very well at the last meeting

Cricket is probably the only

known sport where the partici- pants are not given an opportunity of taking advantage of any ruling, and those responsible for base- ball. in the Colony would ensure the success of the League and pro-

bot shot from Bumster. Sullivan. Duncan, J. C. Brown and A. Mkenzie beat J. S. Smith and and Chicago, and Philadelphia and this pony will provide a formid-carrying 168 lbs., and, havinobably lay the foundation' stone of

then had the misfortune to hit Holland (K. B. G. C.), have alsojold 6–3, 6–2.

the cross-bar after going through. broken up their partnership.

At the other end Ratcliffe The following are the complete also bit the cross-bar. The entries:-

the

East Lanes, eventually took lead through Tuley, who scored with a good shot.

The Fusiliers equalised early in the second half when Taylor sent in a long drive.

OPEN SINGLES,

J. McKelvie, G. N. Mitchell, J. V. Famsay, T. Coleman, A. M. Calman, M. P. Abbas, A. M. Rumjaha, M. T. Acal, A. E. Dallah, A. P. Minu, S. The winning . Rumjahn, D. M. Khan, K. Naz- arin, J. F. Lunny, A E. Carey, W. goal was scored when Tuley sent arr, J. S. Riddell, T. E. Hunter, over a low centre and Gaizley the Shepherd, J. A. E. Selby, E. J. Ed- Fusilier left-back inet it with awards, F. E E. Booker, B. Ellis, L. powerful kick, the ball hitting the F. Xavier, H. A. Alves, F. V. Y oncoming Ratcliffe on the chest Ribeiro, B. Basto, E. de Souza, E. M Remedios, F. X. M. de Silva, C. M. and bouncing back into the net, Alves, 3.1. Basto, C. H. Basto, J. giving Saunders no chance to ef- Noronha Jr., E. F. Rozzario, C. Silva, fect a clearance.

L. A. Guterrez, J. A. da Luz, A. H. Rumjahn, C. J. Tacchi, A. Hyde-Lay. Harwood H. Gittins, E. P. Phillips, W

East Lanes:- Oxford:

3.

and Eall; Power, Walkden and Crow- Geall, H. Overy, L. Jack, A. Spary, thers: Griffen, Mather,

Crook and Tuley.

Ratclife. Fraser, F. Goodwin, T. Ferguson,

Fusiliers-Saunders; Slack

and Roberts.

A. E. Silkstone, N. J. Bebbington, W. Mulcahy, E. C. Fincher, P. G. Craig, and J. M. Jack, J. S. Dianen, S. J. Hough- Gaizley: Taylor. Grests and Jones; ton, J. Cavanagh, W. Ward, J. S Parry. Sullivan, Bamster, Singleton Landolt, E. Basa, A. M. Omar, W. V. Field, E. F. da Luz, A. E. Costes, U. M. Omar, D. Rumjah, K. M. Omar, A. S. Gomes, W. Gill, W. K. Way, V. N. Atienza, C. S. Rosselet, E. 0. Read, G. E. Sherriff, W. L. Walker, R. Duncan (bolder), J. E. Henson. S. Randle, S. A. Bright, A. M. Hol PWLDFA Pisland, S. M. White, J. G. Meyer, J. S .26 23 1 2125 21 48 Logan, J. Watson, F. C. Goodman, M. East Lancs...26 20. 3. 3 83 26 43J. Henderson, E. Nish, J. D. Thom

.26 15 29 29 24 39 son, A. S. Russell, T. Robson,

Navy

Fusiliers

Rifles

Final Standings

SECOND DIVISION

Engineers

R. A. S. C. &

Goals

A. F. Paul and W. Macfarlane

F. M. el Arculli and A. Bakar

J. F. Lunny and I. K. SloaN

C. Dowman and F. Channing

L. Glendenning and J. Shepherd

J. Orem and J. S. Riddle

W. Greig and W. Mair

W. E. Hollands and R. Marks

A. Steven and J. A. P. Selby F. E. E. Booker and 2. Ellis T. Grimes and W. Weir

D. C. S. Alves and H. Y. Ribeiro II. Silva and H. A. Alves

1. A. Guterrez and A. A. dos

Remedios

B. Basto and G. M. P. Remedios C. H. Basto and J. J. Basto

J. Noronha and F. X. M. da Silva

7. A. Machado and H. F. Rosario

C. Roza Pereira and C. Silva

R. Basa and C. J. Tacchi-

W. Geall and R. P. Phillips

V. C. Labrum and J. M. Jack

A. Spary and L. Jack

T. Ferguson and S. J. Houghton

R. G. Craig and E. C. Fincher V. Atienza and F. X. Delgado 1. C. R. Souza and R. F. da Luz A. M. Omar and U. M. Omar E. el Arculli and D. Ramjahn W. Gill and F. Goodman

The games between Washington

Cleveland were postponed on ac- count of rain.

Y.M.C.A. SUMMER PROGRAMME

Popularising The Swimming Pool

SOUND SUGGESTION FOR LAUNCH PICNICS

tain.

able challenge to Soldier of Bri-been defeated, it will enjoy a con- baseball Association such as at present exists in Shanghai, if they cession of 7 lbs. on Saturday. Gladiator (Mr. Ip Kui Ying) ran fancy its chances of winning, al-were to follow the example of

probably find the pace very well at the last meeting, but though a strong challenge will come those responsible for the game.

rules too from Bibble (Mr. P. P. Botelho),jof cricket in drawing up ¡fast. Then we have Oak Bay which will find the distance more without any loopholes.

Monoplane (Mr. Many a sport has taken a wrong (Mr. Black) noted for its speed to its liking. over five furlongs, but it is ques- Pan) will probably fill third turning because of the many tionable whether it will be able to place, but Flybynight (Mr. Har grouses and

queer actions by overlooked. players, a debateable point with- last the little longer distance, in ris) should not be auch company. I believe that Mr. Other entries will include High out a definite ruling providing the N. Deitz has been booked to ride Speed (Mr. Roza), King's Bounty most common grouse. Royal Scot, and for those who pre- (Mr. S. C. Wang), Miracle (Mr.) With the Japanese, Americans, fer to take the risk a bet each way Pih). New Star (Mr. Poy), Tyne Canadians, Volunteers, astern on this combination may turn out (Mr. Black) and What A Chance and College teams participating in

(Mr. Tang Man Wa).

the League, it should not be hard Pei-Ho Handicap (First Section): to draw up a fixed set of rules to

One Mile

stand for all time, instead of the

profitably.

There was a very poor response to the *Summer Programme" meeting held in the West Lounge Nanding Handicap: One Mile { [of the European YMCA. last Confined to China ponies, Sub-į

The most

This is the first leg of the present method of abandoning K. J. Eebbington and A. Hyde-Lay night, which was presided over by scription Griffins of this Season Daily Double," and it should pro- them at the conclusion of the Mr. A. W. Ingram, Resident Gen-that have not won before, this vide an interesting finish. Gold season and drawing up new ones etal Secretary, who was support-race will be very open. In spite Coin (Mr. G. U. da Boza) has not at the commencement of the new ed by Mr. E. F. Selk, Assistant of its defeat at the last meeting won a race for a long time, and, season. It seems to me that the and Sports Secretary, Mr. D. K. I still fancy the chances of Ocean in view of its present fitness, 1 Club representatives are not los- Paul, Mr. T. Ingram, Mr. R. Gold- View (Mr. S. Y. Liang), as this think its chances of winning are ing much time in setting the man and Mr. H. W. Smith.

pony seems to be the best of the extremely bright. At the previous League in motion, but what about The most important suggestion entries. Cassius (Mr. Proulx)meeting Night View (Mr. S. the rules? made was the proposed inaugura- has been a source of disappoint-Liang) was confidently expected of novelty and handicap ment, and may find the distance to win, but found its way blocked

important decision swimming events during mixed little too long. I believe that Mr-near the mile post, and had to be for the registration of 20 players bathing evenings on Tuesdays and Deitz will be riding Merry Jester content with being third. Fridays, by which it was hoped to and, in view of its easy win at lieve that Mr. Black will be riding for each Club with a unanimous popularise the bath. Suitable me the Macao Race Meeting, this pony Daylight Eve, but the heavy bur This was, according to authorita- vote for any additional members. mentoes would be distributed to will probably find good support den of 168 lbs. will prove a severe prize-winners.

tive sources, However, I think the finish will be handicap. Pride of Tsingtao (Mr.

to prevent "pirat- fought out between Ocean View. Harris) Racing Boy (Mr. Tanging or, in other words, import- Shamrock (Mr. P. P. Botelho) and an Wa) Ythan, and Zero (Mring a player from outside the Browning) are also in at top Colony. But what is to happen in

the case of several new arrivals - weight. The race will probably

tion

A Ε. Coates and 1. Cavanagh J. W. Leonard' and W. Ward W. K. Way and A. S. Gomes,

W. L. Walker und H. E. Rose P. Duscan and S. Randle

S. Bright and J. Henson

R. O. Read and G. Sheriff

W.

K. C. Hamilton and J. G. Meyer

F. Cheesman and J. G. Gill.

H. F. Stoneham and M. J. Hender-

.26 17 5 4 25 31 38 Macfarlane, G. E. P. Thompson, P.

.26 16 8 2 98 46 34 E. Knight, G. Strange, A. W. Griz

mitt, C. Champelorier, HL F. West-{

RA.O.C.

13.10

South China

.26 13.11

Athletic

Eastern

Club

University

Badio

Recreio

Kowloon

Totala

26 10 11

26 9 1

Jake, B. E. Maughan, L. H. Collyer, 52 52 29 F 1 Jones and I. F. MacGowan.

53 28

Total entries 105 (Last Year 99).

OPEN PAIRS

J. McKelvie and 3. V. Ramany

J. Watson and J. Fraser

son

H. Nish and T. Robson

"

G.-E. F. Thompson and J. D. Thom-

SON

A. Macdonald and A. M. Holland

L. Collyer and Purvis

47 46 25

49 63

23

82 17

74 14

T. Coleman and G. N. Mitchell

BS 11

P. B. Parks and M. Ferguson- J. Hoosen and A. O. Madár.

A. Grimmitt and C. Strange

J. Hollidge and P. E. Knight

27 67 10

D. M. Khan and M.. E. Abbas

1 16 125,5

H. E. Strange and R. R. Wood Total entries 58 (Last year 49). (Continued on Page 5)

M. Y. Ádal and A. E. Dullaby S. M. Eunjahn and A. M. Wahab -364 160 160 44 805 805 364 A. R. Mind S. 6. Bux

E. J. Edwards and E. E. Maughan

(Continued on Page 5.)

BADMINTON PLAYER BACK

Among the passengers who ar- rived in the Colony this morning

Humber (Mr. Pib).

Brisbane Spring Handicap: 14 Miles

a

1 be-

made to date was the proposal

be fought out between Gold Coin in the Colony who want to play Able Amazon (Mr. Ip Kui Ying) and Night View, with the odds for a particular team?

former. Third by the 3.s. Ranpura from England has been allotted top weight, giv- favouring the

What actually would have met was Mr "Jock Gardner, of the ling, a concession of 7 lbs. to Stra place will probably be filled by the problem in question was the Asiatic Petroleum Company Ltd. throy (Mr. Black). These are the either Seventeenth of September registration of players within a and a prominent member of the two outstanding ponies with A. (Mr. Deitz) or Plain View (Mr. certain period before any match— Fire Brigade R. C. badminton Crand Time (Mr. Botelho) next. W. C. Choy).

|48 hours seems reasonable enough, texto.

(Continued on Page 5)

Given a fast track, this race, will

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