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THE CHINA MAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936
Sporting Page
ROSE EVELYN AND RIBBLE FOR
J. Fraser, above, the popular K.C.C. premier skip, above, will not be available for, to-morrUW's big match against Club de Recreio at King's Park
SENSATIONS
FEATURED IN
BOWLS SINGLES H. A. Alves Defeats R. Duncan
R. F. LUZ ELIMINATED BY W. L WALKER
CRAIGENGOWER'S GRAND RALLY
LAST SATURDAY'S LAWN
BOWLS REVIEWED
CAREY'S RINK ALSO SECURES POSSIBLE
(By "Skip")
LAST Saturday's Lawn Bowls League matches
resulted in several kips losing their un- beaten records, the outstanding event of the day being the scoring of another "possible," a feat accomplished by Carey's Second Division Police rink comprising N. B. Fraser, T. Hunter and
R. H. E. Marks. A "possible" in consecutive weeks leaves me with little chance of bestowing adequate praise.
One feels rather like the Hollywood producer, who said that
he was convinced that his film was a failure as the critics had called it a gigantic success, whereas he hoped that it would be
THE
"DOUBLE" TO-MORROW
Double Finesse Expected To Record First Win
(Left) R. F. da Luz, of Craigengower, who was favoured to reach the semi-final stage of the Open Singles Lawn Bowls Champions Yas sensationally defeated yesterday afternoon on the Civil Service green by W. L. Walker, of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club. (Right) "Jock" McKelvie, above, one of the most promising lawn bowlers in the Colony, was defeated by H. Overy in the Open Singles Chame plonship last Wednesday at Club de Recreio.
SHOOTING STAR'S CHALLENGE
DIANA BAY CONSIDERED
ONLY
"SNIP"
GOOD DAY FOR MR. BLACK?
(By "Rapier")
THE concluding programme of the first half of the local racing season, postponed from last Monday due to inclement weather, will be held to-morrow, and it is hoped that conditions for conducting, the meeting will be more favourable. Within recent years, there has been only one
FIVE SKIPS RETAIN other occasion when a meeting had to be cancell-
100 PER CENT.
ed on account of deplorable weather conditions, but such drastic action was then taken in order not to clash with subsequent race meetings.
described as either stupendous or colossal at the very least!LY five skips who have played three or more games in the should be an improved attendance of racing enthusiasts, as com-
senior and junior divisions of the Lawn Bowls League have Anyhow my congratulations to these four players. Carey has retained their 100 per cent. records R. Duncan (K.KG.C.) who been noted as an outstanding Second Division player and he has is 60 shots up and F. Jones (C.SC.C.), who is 26 shots up, in the an experienced Number 3 in R. H. E. Marks, one of last year's premier division, and H. Rose (K.B.G.C.), who is. 19 shots up. J. Esplen cup heroes, but when the score was obtained against a Jack (K.C.C), 38 shots up, and A. A. Lewis (Craigengower), who player of Rodger's calibre and equanamity, it is all the more is 29 shots up. in the junior division.
The following are the complete records of all senior and praiseworthy.
junior skips in the League this season to date:- FIRST DIVISION SKIP'S TABLE
H. A. Alves, the Club de Re reio premier skip, caused a major upset in the First Round of the
The skips to lose their 100 per cent, records were C. G. Silva, Colony open singles lawn bowls:
at the who lost by the narrowest possible margin to Gill, and C. S. championship yesterday Kowloon Cricket Club when he Rasselet, who was badly down to H. A. Alves, one of last year's defeated the bolder, R. Duncan new Interporters. G. E. F. Thompson, of the Bowling Green, the Kowloon Bowling Green senior who lost by a small number to Lunny, and Logan..of the Police, skip, by 22 shots to 19 on the 24th lost their 100 per cent. records in the Second Division. head, after staging a remarkable recovery.
Both men were playing
Only four matches were play-
ed in each section on Saturday,
up to the grounds at Taikoo and the SIAM'S TENNIS scratch. but the Recreio skip was Civil Service Club being unfit
very steady and.
was
drawing on account of the heavy rain
well. being much the better of which fell early in the day. the two on the shorter heads.
It was a great match and Alves proved that he will be a hard man to beat if he retains yesterday's form.
There was another sensation at
Happy Valley, this being provid ed by W. L. Walker, the Kowloon Bowling Green Club second team player, who beat R. F. da Luz, the former
Of those played, by far the closest was that between the Police and Craigengewer “A”. the former very nearly] and caused the season's first major upset.
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But once again the home team displayed their fine fighting spirit by making a grand recovery turn arrears of some 10 shots into a winning score. R. Basa secar-i
Colony Interporter and led 9 shots to 1 in the last five
F. Jones (CS.C.C.)
66
SHOTS
P. W. L D. F, A
UP Down PLB
R. Duncan (K.BG.C.)
5
0 0 126
60 0
10
4
00 89
63 26
-H. A" Alves (Recreio)
4 1 0 123
78 $5
C. G. Silva (Recreio)
A. Hyde-Lay (K.C.C.)
110 79 31 120
1 1
F. X. da Silva (Recreio)
W. E. Hollands (P.R.C.) S. C. Rosselet (C.CC "B")
STARS ARRIVER. Basa (C.C.C. A
IN COLONY
Four Players Impress
In Knock-Up
MATCHES WITH LOCAL CLUBS ́ARRANGED
(By "SALADIN")
A. M. Holland (K.B.G.C.)
R. P. Phillips (K.C.C)
L. Guy (K.B.G.C.)
R. F. Laz (CCC. “A”)
J. Fraser (K.CC.)
W. V. Field (CCC "B")
A. R. Dallah (LB.C.)
In the event of fine weather prevailing to-morrow, there pared with the previous Saturday, and punters will have the final
losses sustained at previsus meetings. opportunity of either increasing their winnings or recouping To-morrow's racing vill consist of a programme of 10 events. and the first saddling bell will be rung at 1.30 pm. A perusal of the handicaps indicates that the weights have been judiciously distributed, and it is expected that the various races will be keenly contested.
Beaufort Handicap-- One Mile
beaten, I still recommend a bet, as there is no doubt that this pony is exceptionally fit at the moment.
The curtain-raiser to-morrow will be a race confined to China Mr. S. C. Liang will again ride of this season. Derby Day, but I am afraid the 8 ponies, griffins 7 King's Sceptre, having won a race lian Boy (Mr. Davis) has only 137. distance will be too far. Austra-
last Saturday, will be barred, and as, to carry, and should not be
6
6
in its absence I cannot see
any
s of the
other
entries extending
neglected, but I look to Shooting form the
6 Dawn Star (Mr. Ip Kui Ying). Star (Mr. Proulx) to
This pony is extremely it at the real opposition. moment, and, in view of its suc-
cessive wins at previous meetings.
Whitsun Plate-11⁄4 Miles
This race will be for China
it. will most assuredly receive ponies that have started at least
than
strong support Boolat Bay, how-twice this year and have not won $2,500 in stakes. ever, is in the race, and, under the more experienced guidance of Mr. Don Diana Bay (Mt.
U. M. Omar (CCC. “A”)
104
W. Mair (PRC)
89
101
W. Gill (C.C.C. "B")
70
18
J. Hollidge (CS.C.C.)
77
86
0
9
G. N. Mitchell (K.D.R.C.)
70 86
16
W. J. Geall (K.C.C.)
22 18
J
Black) should Black, it will provide the sternest not have any difficulty in winning challenge to Dawn Star, and it will this race, but it will not
be
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M. Y. Adal (LR.C.)
19 18
40
39
85
R. Wallace (T.D.R.C.)
1. Deakin (CS.C.C)
Hong Kong has been favoured singles champion, on the Civil Ser-heads, and R. F. Luz finished up with a visit by Slam's first four vice green by 22 shots to 11. the with six in three heads, while Hol-ranking lawn tennis players, who.
the lands, for the Folice, won the last arrived yesterday after a trip of game being terminated
21s: head.
on
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five heads from Omar,
season OF
Shepherd (P.E.C.)
I. Caraszth (C.CC. “B”)
R. Mina (IE.C.)
W. Macfarlsat (KB.G.C.)
K. Mizu (LE.C.)
eight days at sea, but who landed J. Shepherd of the Police, who is in a happy frame of mind, eager
N. Drummond (T.DRC) Jusually steady, seems to have lost to carry out the arrangements so
enthusiastically made by their W. Weir (T.DE.C.) some of his fire this.
R. Lapsley (DR.C.). I. C. Chalmers CTDRC) otherwise the result of the match enterprising Trade Commissioner, might easily have been reversed. Mr. Villas Ostanade, who is a per 1. Bebbington (K.C.C.) sonal friend of theirs, and as the J. v. Ramsay (K.DR.C.) Peculiar Match
result of whose initiative their 3. McKelvie (K.D.R.C.) The match between the Kowloon visit has materialised. The quar-
FRASER NOT
AVAILABLE
TO-MORROW Dock team and the Bowling Green Recreio Favoured To the home team were all over their
Beat K.C.C.
INTERESTING JUNIOR LAWN BOWLS CARD
The Indian R. C. pay a visit to
the Police green
tette comprise Sanoh Varnarkwra,
Club was of a peculiar nature Muang Roeng Vasantasinha, Pra-
chuab Puranda, and Ranong
opponents to begin with, but steady
3
A change in the personnel was made at the last moment.
improvement all round brought its reward.
A O. Madar (LR.C.)
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not surprise many to see it come easy to pick the two ponies to oc- in first. Amberley Mr. H. C. cupy the other positions. In view Pib) ran very well last Saturday, of Cyclamen Bay's brilliant run at coming in third in the Customs the last meeting, and over a little Handicap over five furlogs, and longer distance. I think it should the longer distance should furnish come in second, but Gladiator (Mr. it with an opportunity of reveal-Ip Kui Ying), King's Justice (Mr. ing its powerful last quarter. Harriman) and Soldier of Britain Other entries will probably include: (Mr. Pih) are all capable of filling Donovan (Mr. Deitz), Miracle (Mr. that position.
o F. F. Li), Royal Highnes` (Mr. Harriman) and Tyne (r. P. P. Botelho). I nominate Dawn Star
seund to win. Boolat Bay 132 Amberley third.
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0
132 62 62 8 2595 2595 348 348 SECOND DIVISION SETP'S TABLE
Por! H. Rose (K.B.G.C.)
R. Duncan was unable to make the trip, and J. Jack (K.CC)
was drawn against Jock McKelvie
and a good game was anticipated, so the other three persuaded Ean- but the home skip ran away withing to join the team.
a lead of 7 shots to 1 in the first
to-morrow and six heads, and Guy's rink, play-j
are not likely to do any
anatching. Not only
jing against Mitchell's four, were! point-
even worse, off, although, Adam, they are
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BOWLS TEAMS
G. E. F. Thompson (K.B.G.C.)
A. A. Lewis (C.C.C.)
F. I Soares (Recreio)
L. E Lammert (E.C.C.) S. Logan (PRC)
H. V. Pearse (C.C.C.)
J. F. Lunay (BKERC) H. Overy (KC.C.)
J. Russell (LK.F.C. “A”)
smarting under last week's defeat, Holland kept just ahead of Lapeles FOR TO-MORROW. McHardy (P.R.C.) at home, but opposition from the all the way.
Duncan kept on pegging away
was
Police will no doubt prevent them and eventually had a 16-shot win, from securing a win.
while Guy pulled up to tie. There Taikoo have to call on Craigen-
an exciting finish on this power "A" and I do not think rink: Guy needed only two to win they will get much more from them and Lines sent down a beauty, for the jack, and there than a pleasant game.
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(Continued on Page 5) Skip's" Forecast
P.R.C. (69)
FIRST DIVISION
CCC. "A" (-)
C.S.C.C. (56)
K.BG.C. (55)
RECREIO (64)
INDIANS (49)
TAIKOO' (→)
ED.R.C. (45) C.C.C. "B" (58)
KCC. (46) SECOND DIVISION
PEC. (47)
YACHT CLUB (60) HKFC. "A" (20) ELECTRIC (65) C.S.C.C: (54)
FBG.C. (--). H.K.F.C."B" (-)
C.C.C. (58)
KC.C.. (62)
་
RECREIO (48)
him right on
OPEN RINKS MATCH NEXT SUNDAY MORNING
de
FIRST DIVISION
The following are First Division lawn bowls teams for to-morrow-
· Police RC
R. Ellis, F. Channings, W. McHardy and W. Mair (skip).
W. Greig, C. Dowman, 2. Orem and
W. E. Hollanda (skip).
L Glendinning. W. Dall, F. E E Booker and J. Shepherd (skip).
K.B.G.C.
A. S. Russell, J. Watson, W. Mac- Karlane, L. Guy (skip).
5. A Bright, R. Hall, S. Handle,
Dancan (skip).
A Colony Open Binks match be. tween F. X M. Silva's Club
E. Benson, J. G. Meyer, MJ. Recreio rink, and one skipped by Henderson, A. M. Holland (skip).
C.C.C. *B*
J. G. Meyer, of the K.B.G.C., will
C. B. Robertson (HK.F.C, “A”
G. H. Sherrif (X_BG.C.)
J. S. Riddell (P.R.C.)
Dr. J. A. R. Selby (H.K.F.C. "B") W. Ward (CCC)
CHL Easto (Recreio)
A. E. Carey (PEC)
LJ. Sitra (Recreio)
H. Rosario (Recreio)
L. A. Gutierrez
(Recreio)
SHOTS
P. W. L. D. F. A. UP Down Pts. 5 5 0 0 125 76 49 0 10 4 4 0 0 103 €7
停 *8
4 1 0 111 96 15 0
0 0
47 29
37
31
0 0
22
A. Webster (H.KERC)
S. Deacon (EKELC) A. Chapman (H.K.F.C. "B")
1 0
1 0
1 0
B. E. Maughan (R.H.K.Y.C.)
A. P. Paul (H.K.F.C.)
G. E. Costele (B.EE.YC)
EL F. Westlake Jr. (C.S.C.C.)
J. Rodger (B.E.F.C. AM)
W. H. Muskett (HEERC) T. W. Carr (KCC)
J. W. Leonard, H. W. Randall, AN. M. Carrie (HLF.C. “ER)
be played at the K.C.C. on Sunday. Omar, W. V. Field (skip)--- A. McKellar CHEF.C. “F”)
morning at 10.30 a.m.
A. J. Coelho, B. Whiteman, M. A. 7. Abbas (CCC)
E. Souza, C. S. Bosselet (skip). 3. Gregory (H.K.F.C. “A”)
NEXT F. A. COUNCIL MEETING. J. R. Soares, E. H. Omar W. L
Way, W. Gill (skip). in
ON JUNE 15
The next meeting of the Coun-and
W. 3. Drake (KBG.C.)
A. Kitchell (CCC)
L. C. R. Souza (C.C.C.)
G. Lee, L. Fergusson, F. Goodwin P. A. Trasovich (Recreio)
H. F. Wetlike Sr. (CSCC) A. Hyde-Lay (skip)... II. Gittins, W. J. Geall, R. G. Craig E. R. Davies (CACC) cil of the Hong Kong Football E. C. Fincher (skip), (int
J. Bentley (B.HEY.C) Association will be held at
AE Silkstone, W. Hyde, N. J. E. J. Edwards (HK.F.C. "B") Sports Club, Hong Kong, on Mon-Bebbington and R. P. Phillips (skip)). (day, June 15 at 5.30 pm
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the
0
70
120-60 60
0 2269–2369
251 251
4
--Five Furlong
and
Pineapple Handicap-One Mile
Confined to China ponies, sub- scription griffins of this season, with Humber (winner of a race
Lame Handicap: (First Section) last Saturday) barred, this race should develop into a great battle fox supremacy between Bose Young Chap and Zero have been Evelyn (Mr. Deitz) and Wild Cat allotted top weight of 168 lbs. in (Mr. S. Y. Liang). Rose Evelyn this sprint event, and, is view of has again been allotted top weight, recommend and the heavy burden of 168 lbs. 6 the short distance. I
3
6 keeping them in mind, especially may prove a severe handicap. This
&
5 Zero, which is quite capable of pony is, however, quite capable of winning. Mr. Pih will gain ride handling this weight, and I think Foxbridge, and it will be recalled that it will win, though it will be 4 that this pony revealed a power-a very close race, with the end 4 ful last quarter in
the Shatin in doubt right up to the winning
Another
pony
izz
at the
4 Handicap over a mile at Satur-post Wild Cat has only 157 lbs.
to carry, and the difference day. It is again
lightly very treated, and a bet each way on weight between these two ponies 4 this combination may turn out on since they last met in the Tstam
Handicap "A" Division the right side. which should bear waching is First Extra Meeting will be 8 in- Daylight Eve (Mr. Black). This stead of 10lbs. For the third pony was leading all the way in position, I fancy Gold Sovereign the same race, but coull not pro-| (Mr. G. U. da Boza). Incidentally, duce a strong finish. Night View this race is the first leg of (Mr. S. T. Liang) so looks"Daily Double" tempting, and for those who are Manly Handicap-Fire Furlongs prepared to take the rist this com-
The same ponies, with the ex- Thination seems capable of creating ception of Racing Heart, which is contested the an upset, especially having regard barred, which
+
the
to the judgment displayed by Mr. Victoris Park Handicap over 1 Liang of Harvest Vier over the miles last Saturday will again same distance last Saturday,
clash in this race, but over a ranch Bondi Handicap-Use Mile shorter distance. It is quite cen- This race will be cortested by Iceivable that Centre Court CM... "A" Class Australian ponies, and Deitz) will again receive the most o will probably form the main attrac-support in the betting, despite its ation of the day. Electron, by defeat last Saturday, but this pony virtue of its previous win, has won a similar race at the Fifth been barred Double Finesse (Mr. Extra Eace Meeting - Honey, re P) has come down to only 148 cently demoted from "A" Class, lbs. and, despite its por display will figure in this race, but I rather
(Continued on Page 10) 120 last Saturday, when it was badly'