THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 1, 1938..
MACAO JUNE MEETING ON SUNDAY
GEORGE POTTS' MEMORIAL CUP WILL BE MAIN EVENT
Merry Doer Favourite In Shanghai 4's Absence
(By "RAPIER")
With the advent of Summer, the meeting to be held in Macao on Sunday will mark the concluding stage of race meetings under the auspices of the Macao Race Club. An interval of nearly three months will follow.
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There are altogether seven events to be decided on Sunday, the most important of which is the George Potts' Memorial Cup, which has been presented in memory of the late Mr. G. H. Potts, who took a prominent part in organising the Macao Race Club and helping it to reach its present standard of efficiency.
This race is a handicap event, and will be contested over a mile by subscription griffins of the Macao Race Club, of any season. The trophy has to be won twice in succession by the same owner before it becomes the property of the owner.
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Satisfactory entries" have been ceived for all the events, and the first race will start at 3.00 p.m.
RACE NO. 1. GRAND STAND HANDICAP: FIVE FURLONGS
It is expected that the following will face the starter in this opening event:— .
Country Flower (Mr. G. Treverton), Gold Clause (Mr. W. N. Yeh), Hopefulleg (Mr. L. B. Chao), Merry Fatty (Mr. K. I. Ip), Morning Tip (Mr. Ip Kui Ying), Rothesay Bay (Mr. S. C. Liang)
Shih Yin Grand
Colson).
(Lt. A. F. D.
There is, however, Astrik to be rec- koned with. This pony is essentially a sprinter. and with Mr. Raymond on top, its chances of winning are good. Then there is Emergency Call, with Mr. S. C. Liang up, and a win here is not out of the question. My choice is Double Chance to win, Astrik cond and Emergency Call third.
quite possible. be able to win,
Cuban Love may not but it should be near at the finish. My nominations are: Araxy to win, National Dignity se cond and Cuban Love third.
RACE NO. 5: TURF HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION) fiVE FURLONGS
In this section of the race for "E" Class China ponies a perusal of the entries convinces me that there is no- thing there to touch Lucky Seven. which will be ridden by Mr. H. P. Chanson.
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This pony has proved itself superior before, and I fail to see how any of the other contenders can hope to A good struggle for se- defeat it.
place should ensue between Cloudy Star and Cleeve.
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RAČE NO. 6: GEORGE POTTS' MEMORIAL CUP: ONE MILE This is the main event of the meet- ing, with the following probable star- ters:
COUREUR BLeu (mr. g. tRÈ-·
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FAIRY AUK (MR. L. B. CHAO) FAIRY OUSEL (MR. W. N. YEH) HOGMANAY (MR. W. C. CHAI). MEADOW EVE (M. S. C. LIANG) MERRY DOER (MR. S. L. YUEN) MERRY" MAKER se-
(MR. RAY- MOND)
LIFE VICTORY
(MR. CHAN-
RACE NO. 4. CHOI MA HUI HANDICAP: SIX FURLONGS "D" Class ponies of the Hong Kong Jockey Club will figure in this race, with the following probable starters:
"REVIEWER'S" SPORTS COMMENTARY
Modern Golf Ball And Its Carry
recorded
In view of the distances with the modern small heavy golf ball and the sub-par figures produced by the experts, many would be surprised to read in the J.A.C.'s. report that on tests taken on four representative occasions this year in different parts of Gt. Britain the Standard Scratch Scores Committee submitted statistica showing that the difference in average carry in the past four years amounts at most to less than five yards.
The variation in average carry be- tween the maximum and lowest figures produced by this year's tests is under nine yards. The tests were taken at. the English and Amateur Champion- ships, the Walker Cup trials, and at & private meeting of scratch players in Belfast, so that the figures are as authoritative as could be obtained.
The longest average carry was 218- 344 yards, at Troon. One significant
St... note, however, was added to the Andrews data that a ball had actual- ly run for about 150 yards after its carry of over 200 yards.
SON) As Shanghai 4, the champion Macao sub. is out of the race, the result ap-
At the May Investigations are continuing, but, pears to be very open. meeting, Merry Doer won the Govern- whatever they prove or whatever of- Araxy (Lt. A. F. D. Colson),
they or's Cup over the mile, and on that ficial action
may eventually Cape Comorin (Mr. S. C. Liang),
account I am of the opinion that it has prompt, the improvement of the ball is Cuban Love (Mr. K. I. Ip),
a great chance of annexing this Cup not entirely responsible for the Mac's Adventure (Mr. G. Cooper), for its owner, although it was beaten changed conditions. Clubs have National Anthem (Mr. L. B. Chao), by Fairy Auk in the Barra Handicap, brought their quota, and the attention National Dignity (Mr. H. P. Chan-over six furlongs, at the June Meeting, given to courses has had its influence.. son),
National Force (Mr. Raymond)
win.
My choice is Merry Doer to win, with Victory Life second and Fairy Auk third.
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Effort To Reduce Scrums
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Victory Life, which came in second A member of the ball trade has at- to Merry Doer in the Governor's Cup, tributed, only a third of the additional Split Hand (Mr. Ip Kui Ying). has also a say in the matter. This length and improved scoring to the aball; the rest, according to this ex- Araxy won the Lama Handicap over pony is more suitably inclined to
it pert, is due to other causes and in no. six furlongs at the Valley on the se-long race, and if Mr. Yuen lets Having been given top weight, Hope-cond day of the Sixth Extra Meeting run its own race instead of waiting to inconsiderable measure to what fulleg must be regarded as the best, and has been allotted top weight of fight out the last quarter it may yet tractor has meant to the ground. but although it was heavily backed at 168 lbs. but, as it will be ridden by Mr. Colson, there will be an allowance the last meeting, it ran unplaced. ...Rothesay Bay stands a good chance of 5 lbs. of winning this race, judging by its performance when it came third to Merry Maker in the Areia Prata Han- dicap, over the same distance. As -far-as-I-can-see,-Rothesay-Bay's-only With only 145 lbs. to carry, Na-lady members of the Kowloon Riding at their summer meeting in Blackpool 'opposition will come from Morning Tip, if started, as the latter can move fairly fast over. a short distance. My selections are:-Rothesay Bay to win, Morning Tip second and Merry Fatty third.
RACE NO. 2 RACE COURSE. HANDICAP: SIX FURLONGS This race is confined to China ponies. subscription griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey Club of this season which were purchased by the Macao Jockey Club on March 16, 1988,
5. I expect to see the following taking.
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African Cat (Mr. L. B. Chao),
Daddy-Longlegs (Mr. §. L. Tuen)
Double Up (Mr. W. N. Yoh),
Eagle (Mr. G. R. Payne),
Macau Star (Mr. A. W. Raymond) Mongolian Cat (Mr. S. C. Liang) National Triumph
(Mr. W. C. Chai).
As a result of winning the Ma Kau Siac Handicap at the last meeting over the same distance and in the game field, Mongolian Cat will be Called on to shoulder top weight of "168 lbs.
This pony is now in splendid con dition, and in my opinion its heavy burden should not deter it from win- ning, the distance being only six fur longs. African Cat is expected to fill Becond place, and National Triumph Should not find, it too difficult to take the other minor position:"
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RACE NO. 3. TURF HANDICAP (FIRST - SECTION) FIVE FURLONGS
In this race, for "E" Class China ponies, as classifed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Double Chance is given top weight of 168 lbs, having. been penalised on account of its win in the First Section of the Monte Handi- cap, over six furlongs, at the Inat meeting when carrying 160 lbs. It will again be ridden by Mr. L. JA
Carrying 168 lbs. should not prove too great a handicap for this sprinter, and if Mr. Colson can get it off to a good start it will probably win.
RACE NO.: LADIE'S, SPRINT (UNOFFICIAL) HALF A MILE:
me for the day, and will be contested reduce the number of scrums, the Re- This race will wind up the program- In order to brighten the game and by ponies belonging to and ridden by ferees Council-of-the-Rugby League,
fitting
tional Dignity looks rather tempting, School. It should provide and an upset from this direction is conclusion to the afternoon's sport.
OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES
FOR
THE CONNOISSEUR
B. B. PALE OLD
F.O. V. (Finest Old Vintage)
GODET FRERES 1852
ROUYER GUILLET 1865
EXSHAW'S V. F. O. (60 years old)
NAPOLEON 1814
recently, discussed the question of the thrown-in from touch. A new by-law is to be drafted, and it was decided that a referee thould award a scruin only when it was absolutely essential. Mr. John Wilson, secretary of the Rugby League, stated that the ball would be thrown straight in, or back- wards, but not forward. "The new by-law will be drawn up and issued to all clubs, so that it can be tried out in practice matches," said Mr. Wilson.
Our idea is that there are too, many scrums, averaging :95 to 100 a match, and it is a good match which there are only 80 sérums.”
It now remains for the League, at their annual meeting, to sanction the proposal.
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Carpentier Back
In Ring
Georges Carpentier, the French boxer, appeared in the ring again on May 17 at the age of 44. He fought a three-round exhibition contest with a French heavy-weight named Lebrize. Carpentier first rose to fame when he knocked out the British heavy- weight, Bombardier. Wells, at Ghent.. in 1918. Later he twice knocked out Joe Beckett, but was himself knocked out by Jack Dempsey, who was then world champion.
Carpentier, who has been in training only a couple of weeks, showed much of his old agility and ringeraft.
Bromwich Still Winning
J. Bromwich, who s a member of the Australian Davis Cuptoam leav
Polldon, novico (who will thus CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD. Amérlet, a month has just
the beneft of 6 lbs, allowance and the distance is one, furlong shorter, I think Double Chance, should
won the City of Sydney championship. Ho defeated J. Crawford" in three gets in the semi-final, and in the final beat V. B. McGrath with the loss of only five games.