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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1936
INTENSIVE TRAINING IN PROGRESS AT VALLEY
SMASHING U.S. WIN V.R.C. TO MEET ARMY
IN WALKER CUP BRITISH GOLFERS FAIL
TO WIN A MATCH BENTLEY SECURES HALF POINT IN THE SINGLES
Pine Valley, To-day.
Although favoured with something like Eng-
TO-DAY
GOOD SWIMMING ANTICIPATED
RELAY EVENTS MAY BE CLOSE
(By "CRAWL") A very
interesting swimming contest should be witnessed in the Victoria Recreation swimming pool this evening when the Club! meet a representative Army team
a series of five swimming|
KING'S WARDEN IN FINE FETTLE
ROSE-QUEEN ANOTHER TO WATCH
EIGHT PONIES GOOD FOR WINS
(By “Rapier")
the period of another three weeks, followers of the turf will again have the
Although the Army will be field. Son
of witnessing keen racing at the
lish conditions, the British golfers were over-events whelmed by their American rivals in the Walker
ing their very best team, the Valley, when the Seventh Extra Race Meeting, Cup singles competitions, the latter winning VR.C. should win most of the to be held on Saturday, September 26, will mark seven out of the eight matches and halving the events by a comfortable margin.
from an injury, and I should be local racing season. remaining one, thus retaining the trophy they Lawrence has barely recovered the commencement of the second half of the very much surprised if he is any-j
Intensive training is now in progress, most of the ponies have never lost by 10% points to 1%.
H. G. Bentley (Britain), who was drawn against Charles where near his old marks in the that went away for the summer interval having now returned, 440 Yards free-style and it is confidently expected that by the time the next meeting Dunlap, had a great chance for victory when he was one up at 220 and
takes place, they will be as fit as possible.. Since my last notes the 35th. but he then took three putts, and failed by inches to sink events.
Norman Lee, the South China
appeared, I have had an opportunity of watching the morning a 35-footer at the 36th to halve the match.
This is the first time in the history of the Walker Cup that champion, makes his debut ap-j Great Britain has failed to win a match. The British players pearance as a representative for gallops, and while it is rather too early at the moment to state lowing notes on the ponies now in training may eventually serve driving was impressive, but they failed to follow up their initial the V.R.C. and will be featured in anything with any degree of certainty, it is hoped that the fol- advantage and as a consequence were severely criticised. They the 220 Yards with Wilfred Law-as a guide to likely winners.
King's Warden has evidently benefitted from the summer seemed content, to make good their drive, but their approaching rence.
rest and is looking extremely fit; I have no hesitation in prediet- was not nearly careful enough.
One of the most interesting ing that this pony will be hard to beat over middle distances. (Gt. Britain) his events on the programme is the Although Hetman does not appear to be looking too well, King's At the end of the morning round the mark, Hill
in Sceptre and King's Lead, two griffins of this season, belonging seven of the Americans had estab-opponent, missing several short 400 Yards free-style relay,
which each swimmer covers 100 to the Dynasty Stable, seem to be fit. These two ponies will bear lished substantial leads, while A.putts and hooking his drives. E. Campbell and Jack McLean Cecil Ewing, playing against W. yards, and in this respect the watching, especially King's Sceptre in the sprint events..
I believe that Liberty Bay Fischer, halved the first three home team should win comfort-
(Britain) were all square.
Interesting Event
other
MEETING
“Ovaltine' Cup For Medley Relay
W. Fischer was two up on C. holes, but the American was two ably, although it will be very in- and Diana Bay are still up POLICE AQUATIC
Goodman up at the fifth. Ewing took the teresting to see how Cpl. Me North, but among the Ewing, while Johnny was in a similar position against sixth, Fischer the ninth and Ewing Carthy (East Lancs.) and Lient ponies owned by Mr. Dunbar, I the A. J. Lewis (Fusiliers) fare in have a strong liking for Bear Hector Thomson, the British Ama-the 12th, 17th and 18th, but
won the rest for athis their initial appearance over Claw. which is looking. a pic-| teur champion. Macdonald Smith American
this distance.
ture of fitness. It will be re- The 200 Yards free-style relay called that Bear Claw met with was eight up against A. Hill, while smashing victory.
will also be a very interesting an accident at the Fourth Charles Yates was four up Emery was three up on G. Peters.
affair, and in this event the mar Extra, as a result of which Mr.j against Morton Dykes and C.)
in of success will probably be Donald Black was unseated. It much smaller than in the 400 has certainly recovered, from Dunlap (2 up) and Ed. White (5.
the effects of that fall, and in Yarde event. up) were leading EL G. Bentley 8 and 7.
The V.R.C. should win the med-future meetings I expect to The 12th annual Police aquatic and J. D. A. Langley respectively. BENTLEY ONLY BRITON UP
ley relay easily. I am told that see it well to the forefront, sports, to be held at the V.B.C. on and There was rain overnight
there will probably not be a water-especially with Mr. Leo Frost polo match at the conclusion. on top.
DETAILED RESULTS. Detailed results were:
SINGLES
W. Fischer (U.S.) beat C. Ewing M. Smith (U.S.) beat A. HM 11 and 9.
A E Campbell (U.S.) beat Jack
C. Yates (US) beat Morton Dykes 8 and 7. McLean 3 and 4.
Goodman (U.S.) beat Hector Thom were son 3 and 2
turn,
The Kowloon Indians' Tennisrade a welcome reappearance in Clab caused a major upset in place of M. A. Khan, and to the Lawn Tennis League yes-gether with Firdos Khan gave terday evening on their own a magnificent display.
Full marks, however, must go courts when they sensationally beat Club de Recreio to win to the Hussain brothers, on whom the "C" Division title for the the success of the team depended, first time. This was also their and they came through with fy frst win since their entry intofing colours. The vital match was the Hong Kong League, and their clash against L. Silva and G. Bentley was the only Bri- their achievement is all the. Xavier, against whom they were tish player to lead at the
as they at one time down 5-2, but they being one up on Charles Dunlap. more praiseworthy
2 up. were without two of their lead-managed to pull up and square the Other scores at the turn
Campbell 3 up, Goodman ing players in Dr. H. M. Singh set
White 1 up. Yates 4 up, Emery 2 and M. A. Khan.
of the ap Fischer 3 up and Smith 4 up. Y. A. Wahab, who used to An outstanding feature
Bentley showed signs of play for the Kowloon Indians in match was the fine standard of
vousness during the second nine the old days and who is still tennis displayed. A strong and holes, but was two up at the 10th on their active members list.variable wind made playing con-Dunlap, however, won the
ditions, and especially overhead 12th, and 14th, and the match was work, dificult, while the courtes were still in a slippery condition, eventually halved. but, in spite of these handicaps.
HOCKEY MEETING
NEXT WEEK
Selection Committees To Be Chosen
FIXING SEASON'S MATCHES
Good Standard
.
ner-
11th,
Hector Thomson did not win
both teams played up to form and a hole in the first nine, seven of quickly adapted themselves to the which were halved. The Scot was very erratic on the greens and only prevailing conditions.
Wahab gave a sparkling display managed to win two holes in the of overhead work and his drives second nire, Goodman eventually down the side-lines were winners winning by 3 and 2
The Council meeting of the present.
Ed. White (US) beat J. D. A. Langley 6 and 5.
W. Emery (U.S.) beat G. Peters by one up.
Harbrad Hopes
KEEN COMPETITION PROMISED
Saturday next at 2 pm, promise
to be one of the outstanding sport
The Programme
ing events of the swimming sta Boyal Scot, Boyal Consort and son, a record number of entries The programme on the whole is
one and should King's Justice, of the Harbrad having been received for all an interesting
Stable, have not been seen in events. draw a good crowd.
C. Dunlap (U.S.) halved with H. G.der) and teams are as follows; Bentley.
FOURSOMES RESULTS Reynolds Smith and Ed. White (U.S.) beat J. McLean and J. D. A. Langley & and
J. Goodman and. A. E. Camp- bell (U.S.) beat H. Thomson and H. G. Bentley 7 and 5.
G. Peters and M. Dykes (Bri tain) halved with C. Yates and
W. Emery.
A. Fill and C. Ewing (Britain) halved with E Givan and G. Voigt
NINE AMERICAN WINS
The teams are:
220 Yards free-style:
The events (not in proper or-faction, but Royal Highness andi As is usual, considerable local
King's Jubilee have been out prac interest has already been extend tically every morning and seemed to this popular service, and it like their work.
is sure to spur the competitors en The Hem Stable is still confined to added effort. By kind permis- to Fanling, but readers are resion of the Inspector-General of minded that this stable is under
pelice, the Hon Mr. T. H. King, - the control of Dr. L. Reidy, and Messrs. A. Wander, Lid. London, J. M. Calvert (RE.); L Baza Pereira, in view of its past records, entries themakers of Oraltine”, -the
L/Cpl. Pearse (RE) and Pte. Tap lor (East Lancs.); W. Lawrence and Norman Lee (VRC).. 440 Yards free-style-
Pte. Taylor (East Lancs.) and Liest
A. A da Roza or F. Nolasco Silva (VRC).
Diving Exhibition:
Ed da Eoza (VRC) and Frs. Owens (B.WF.).
four)
health
world's {from this string should be watch-
most popular ed carefully.
a hand- beverage, have donated Mr. Li Lan-gang's string of some silver cup supplied by Lane,
Cossack's Crawford, Ltd, for annual com- comprising ponies,
440 Yards free-style relay (Terms of Beauty, Harvest View, Eright petition. The Cop is at present Rim. Hamilton (BUR), Cpl. Me-View, Plain View, Jungle Jim and on exhibition in Messrs. Lane, Carthy (East Lancs.), Lieut. A Ja few subscription griffins, are all Crawford's window.
The event selected for the
Hong Kong Hockey Association better at the net. where very distured in a great fight against A\centest between the two countries, Lewis (BWF.) and L/Cpl. Pearse looking very fit, and it is expect-
has been arranged for Thursday the passed him next in St. Andrew's Church Hall
Recreio Failing
#
ing sason.
Mr. Li Shu-Pang's Fonies Mr. Li Shu-pang's Soldier ofļ
CAMPBELL'S FINE PUTTING every time and drew repeated ap-
Jack McLean, the former Scot- plause from the large gathering fish Amateur champion, was fex- This was the ninth Walker Cup
He was, however, even
Campbell, whose E.
putting the summarised results of which (RE): A A da Roza, L. Roza-ed that this stable will retain the
Pereira, Norman Lee and C. Nolasco leadership in the list of success-Ovaltine Cup is a Medley Relay was again the highlight of his are as follows:
da Silva (VRC). Another outstanding player was i
each swimmer to cover 25 yards jplay.
1922-Americs won 8 matches to 200 Tards free-style relay (teams of ful owners at the end of the rac-Race for beams of four swimmers,
four)> John Langley was most incog-1923-America won 6 matches to 5
free style. The Hong Kong Police at 5.30 pm, when the business. Mahan Singh, whose vollering
one match halved.
Cpl. McCarthy (Bast Lanes), Lient
Force, the Police Bescrve, the will include the appointing of a was superb at all stages, while he sistent in his play against Ed.
White, who beat him easily. the 1924-America won 9 matches to A. Lewis (R.W.F.). Rfm. Hamil Hockey Umpires Board; the fox-was always deadly overhead.
ritories, and the Warders of Vic- Briton's driving being faulty. He 1926-America won 6 matches to 5ten (R.UR) and Gur. Roscoe (BA);
one match halved ing of the date in December for
B. L. Ozario, F. Nolasco Silva, C. Britain and Soldier of Peace bareng Kong Pdice New Ter- 19:28:America won 11 matches to 1. Nolasco da Silva and L. M. Remedios yet to make their appearance otoria Gaol have ad entered a team the Civilians v. Combined Services!
the track, but I gather that the As the winners can Where the Portuguese players won only one hole in the second
1930-America won 10 matches to 2 (VRC). match and the electing of a Civilian made their greatest mistake was
18 holes.
Morton Dykes, who was pitted 1932-America won 8 matches to 1300 Yards Medley Relay (breast, latter's days of racing will soon style, the winning team Selection Sub-Committee; thelin underestimating their oppon-
back and free-style):~~- considering of a proposal to elect)ents, and it was this which caus-against Charles Yates, pat up a two Selection Committees for re-ed their downfall
fine fight, winning the 11th, 12th 1934-America won 9 matches to
une being halved. presentative matches
This was proved conclusively and 17th, but the American won
three being halved. forthcoming season, namely in the set between L Silva and I. the 13th and 14th with par figures, 1936-America won 9 matches to the Colony, and for the
civilian Xavier, when they led a Wanny and the 16th, eventually winning -section.
and Firdos Khan by 5 games to 2, by 8 and 1. The meeting will also receive only to share the spoils in the end the Report of the Awards Sub-Com-as a result of taking things too mittee, elect a Sub-Committee to easily and resting on their laurels. Macdonald Smith was quickly off run the Association Inter-section S. A. Hussain and S. S. Hussain Tournament and fix the date for (K.LT.C.)
for the
for
SMITH PICKS UP Despite picking up at the first,
the commencement of the tourna-beat G. Noronha, and H. Noronha 6 GORDON BENNETT
ment.
bezt A. M. Silva and E. Gonsalves 6-4
At the conclusion of the meet- drew with L. Silva and J. Xavier 6-6
Firdos Khan and Y. A. Wahab
ing, at about 6 pm, the annual) (K.LT.C.)
fixture meeting will be held to beat Noronha and Noronha which all clubs and teams are in-best Silva and Gonsalves vited to send representatives make fixtures for the coming ses-
вод.
6-4 6-3
to drew with Suva and Xavier .... 6-6) I. Mahan Singh and T. M. V. Devan |(KITC)
PROBABLE STARTERS AND; JOCKEYS FOR ST. LEGER-
London, to-day-The following are the probable starters and jockeys for the St Leger, which
will be
drew with Noronha and Noronha 6-6 lost to Silva and Gonsalves ... 1-6) lost to Silva and Xavier .....
PWL D
0-6
BALLOON RACE
French Entry Lands In Russia
“CHINA MAIL". SPECIAL
Moscow, To-day.
three matches halved.
CROWLEY
2
0.
use free
of this Gar. Oliver (RA), Lieut. J. be over.
The ponies owned by Mr. Eat will emerge as the unques tioned champions of the Police Calvert (RE), Lient. E. A. Barron
Sports. Pereira and W. Lawrence (V.B.C.) especially Eose Queen (RE); E M Marques, L. Roza- Tong-sen are all looking very it,
KNOCKED OUT ones, but
BY FOUL BLOW?
New York, To-day. Fighting! for the world's featherweight boxing championship, as recognis ed by the New York State Athletic Commission, the American Bel- liose knocked out the British cón- tender Dave Crowley in the ninth round last night:
WRESTLING CHALLENGE
|
The "Why" Stable, with Fox- bridge, Mersey and Silversmith. [has yet to reveal the form of its under the capable handling of M HC Pib, they will no doubt be properly, trained in good time for the next meeting. Mr. LT. F.. has High Honour, Victoria: Hall and Great Hall, of
which the last named seems to be ARSENAL FAIL
the best looking of the ict at the moment.
Probable Winners
Brentford Win By Two Clear Goals
our Novica riders, the Stewards of In the Thind -Division. (North) the Hong Kong Jockey Club have Carlisle shared two goals at home arranged a couple of "Early Morn with Southport Rester
The Tiger, Sačko, Cyclamen Bay, Valorous, Flybynight, Zero,
wwe London, To-day. A crowd of 20,000 was treated to
Arsenal lost their 100 per cent. Belliose was loudly booed after-Sylvandale and West Parade are The French balloon "Mallett isa dingdong fight, Crowley taking reported to have landed ir Kalini the first round; the second was wards, the crowd, believing that all in good condition, and anyone record yesterday, when they were won the third, ja foul had be committed-Beuter of them should win a race or two beaten in the Farat Division at
Fin their respective classes.
Braemar Read by Brentford, who "C" Division League in the same region peasants foundjeven: Belliose
For the purpose of assisting won by 2 goals to mil Table To Date
two small parachutes, which must Crowley won the fourth; the fifth have belonged to the two Polish and sixth were even; and Crowley AP balloons which have not yet won the seventh, when he was still well on top in points and next Wednesday: K.LT.C. 11.11 0 0.77
22 landed.
forcing the pace..
Belliose was
Harbans
Singh, the Indian ing Pows," but it is regretted that. Arsenal opened the season with 20 Rhodes Scholar (Dick) Foxfield Recreio ..11.10.1.0 79
VESSELS MISSING
then slowing up.
not many have availed themselves a 3-2 home win over Everton, while 2.0 657% 2324) 18. (Weston), St. Magnus (Perry-8.CA.A.11 9
Warsaw, Later Up till yester- Crowley was floored by a wrestler, who was hesten by Wong man), Pizarro (Vergette), Magnet | K.T.
GCA:11 74064 25 (Gordon
14 day evening no news of the re vicious right hook at the end of Bock-cheang at the Lee Theatre the opportunity of improving Brentford are held at home by Beabura Richards).
44 18 maining six balicans in the Gor the eighth and took a count of five last Sunday, states that he is ready their riding.
The first "pow" was attended don Bennett race had been receiv- before being saved by the bell to accept the challenges of Arjan
floor in the condition that they would get their which cannot be regarded as round, after friends to put up at least $500 factory-Mr La GeFrost, the cham appeared as 25 a side-bet and to wrestle on the pion jegker is taking a prominent
in giving instructions at will take advantage of, the oppor a short wimer take el basis. He added he PEZ
these early-morning “puwa,” and tuity thus 200 of picking to the wax willing to cover any amount
that these two men could raise.
(Burns), Mahmoud (Smirke), Col-Army T.C. 11.4 155
HI umcille (Sam Wragg), His Grace U... 11 5 5 1.42% 56% 11 ed, and it is feared that they may Crawley suddenly doubled up Singh and Fatch Singh on the by 11, and the second by 13 riders,
9 54
(Harry Wragg), Haulfryn (Lane), K.C.C. B 11 46 145 Esquemelin (Bezant), Thanker KCC. A 11 46 144% 54% 9 have been forced to descend in un- and simmped to the ton (M. Beary), Fearless For (ECSCC10 2 7 1 28% 61% 5 inhabited regions in Northern middle of the ninth Smith). Precipitation (Beaseley) CCC...11 2 8 1 31 65 5 Russia The missing entries.ca clinch, in whi
CRC...10 28 037% 524 4prise three, Polish, two German if the Ameri and Boswell (Jones).."
LEC...11 0.11 0 15%1⁄21⁄2 281⁄21⁄2 6 and que Belgian bellons.—Trans-hard-
Ocean Service, Totals 130 64 644 585 585 130
Plastercast and Juble have no jockeys at present-Reuter.
Bolton Last Baturday.
Carlisle lost at Tranmere by 5
Southport drew at home against goals to 1 last Saturday, while
Hartlepools
it is hoped that our novice jockeysup useful hints on bornEIT