THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 12, 1940
AMICUS CURIAE WINS TWO MILE EVENT BY SHORTHEAD
Baffin Bay's Belated Challenge
BOWLING ALLEY JOTTINGS
By "STRIKE”..
Owing to the exigencies of the ser- of vices, there has been no match outstanding importance to report since my last "Jottings."
We have, however, another two new members to the 200 Club, one of them a young student named R. Chan from Lingnam University. I have no- ticed this youngster's performance gradually getting better and better from day to day, and felt quite cer- tain that he must eventually reach the
200 mark and thus be entitled to be- This come a member of the Club. honour he attained on April 5, mak- ing the really creditable score of 208.
His effort was as follows:-- Commencing with an eight on his first frame, he then bagged strikes on fifth his second, third, fourth and frames-four in a row-then a spare his on his sixth frame, a strike on seventh and eighth frame, a miss on his ninth to make a nine, a strike on his tenth frame, finishing up with nine with his two extra balls.
JOHNBER AND FOR ALL TIME DISAPPOINT
(By "RAPIER”)
A FAIRLY LARGE CROWD of racing fans gathered last Saturday at the Valley to witness the running of the Third Extra Race Meeting, which was conducted under ideal weather conditions. With the track in a medium to fast state, racing on the whole was quite exhilarating, with the various events keenly contested.
Mr. L. B. Chao was the most successful jockey with two wins and a second, while Mr. Li Po-chun headed the list of leading owners with a first and third.
Stable, was made hot favourite.
MANILA GIRLS' TEAM FOR · H.K.
The "China Mail" learns that the Chung Hwa basketball team, champions of the Chinese Y, W. C. A. in Manila, will sail for Hong Kong on Sunday for a series of games here..
After the Hong Kong series, the Chinese girls will proceed to Sin- gapore, and Java and will play Most three games in each city. of these girls played against The trip Hong Kong last year. will mark the first occasion that have Chinese girle the Manila been abroad.
mile post, which was also the first leg of received a terrible the "Daily Double," shock when Johnber took only second pool. It tion and For All Time ran unplaced. was left to Oonagh (Mr. P. P. Botelho), se- cond string jockey of the Zylch Stable, to Johnber's failure was spring a surprise. no doubt due to the heavy weight of 168 Ibs which it carried.
The first race, the Canton Handicap (First Section), over the two mile post distance, was contested by Novice Jockeys who were given mounts on
Eve of Folly (Mr. Proulx) took the lead "D" Class China ponies. On the rise
from the start with Oonagh, For All Time of the barrier Sunlight View (Mr.
(Mr. Wei), Distinctive Time (Mr. Tao) and Johnber (Mr. Chao) in that order. On pass- Chanson Feng) jumped out to take the Wilber (Mr. Ho
ing the Rock Distinctive Time went up with lead, followed by
a great brust of speed to take the lead, which it held until the mile post was reach- Hong-ping), Chatterbox (Mr. Yeung Wing-kwai), West Lake (Mr. S. W. Lee), This Time (Mr. Hoo Pak-ming) (Mr. Hearne), newly acquired by the Zylched, when Oonagh, which was lying second all along, passed it and went on to win by length from Johnber, The start saw Courting Eve (Mr. Pih) threequarters of a This is good going and demonstrates and the others. This order was main- the fact that it does not require age tained until just after passing the run away into, a commanding lead, follow which came up very late to beat Distinctive
(Mr. H. M.
FAVOURITE FAILS (Mr. Tao), Triumphant Day
Wel). and experience to get results. I pro-Rock, when West Lake overhauled the ed some distance behind by Amicus Curiae Time by a short head for second place,
The sixth race, the St. Kilda Handicap for "D" Class Australian phesy some interesting scores to be leaders followed by Sunlight View, Botelho), Australian Diamond (Mr.
Some Hope Sparrow (Mr. Black) and Vanity Fair (Mr. over the, mile Wilber, Chatterbox and
Passing the Rock for the ponies, commented upon in future "Jottings."
saw the favourite, Brown Derby.
let its backers down badly. (Mr. Chiu Ki-fan), and on nearing Ip Kul-ying).
first time Courting Eve was still leading by (Mr. Chao) ANOTHER MEMBER
the last quarter Mr. Yeung Wing-kwai quite a big margin from Amicus Curiae, Pumelo (Mr. Plh) took up the running from Another welcome member to our
sent Chatterbox forward to take sec-Triumphant Day, Australian Diamond and the start with Heinz (Mr. S. W. Tang) in close attendance, followed by Brown Derby of U.S.S. 200 Club is R. E. Skiver,
On reaching the Rock for the second time, and the others. Heinz led on passing the" Mindanao, a more experienced bowler ond place and then started his chase Sparrow.
however, Courting Eve was beginning. to football stands until after passing the half In than young Chan. Skiver has been after West Lake, which it managed to
weaken on account of its early fast run. On mile post, when Brown Derby, hard ridden also rounding the bend Amicus Curiae and Aus- by its jockey, passed it but, although it trying hard to make this very coveted pass on nearing the band stand.
passed the leader with gained a big lead, it was unable to provide honour, and finally succeeded on Tues- the meantime Some Hope was day by bagging 201!!!-he just did it! coming up very strongly to oust West tralian Diamond
straight Amicus Curiae and Australian Dia (Mr. Poy) and Shuttlecock (Mr. Hearne) On many occasions he has been very Lake, but its belated challenge was Baffin Bay lying fourth. Coming down the a finish to last the distance. Piccadilly Jim not sufficient to upset. Chatterbox, mond were battling it out for supremacy, passed it when the mile post was reached close, scoring anything from 180 to 199.
which went on to win with 11⁄2 lengths but Baffin Bay came up with a rush; only and these two ponies fought out the finish Tax (Mr. Liang) was third, 11⁄2 He has now at last achieved his am- bition, and the congratulations of his to spare. Some Hope had to be satis to be blocked and Mr. Hearne had no al with Shuttlecock winning by 14 lengths.
losing valuable ground at the critical stage lengths behind.
WINS IN CANTER overhaul the other minor position, a length be-of the race and, although it passed ́Austra fellow members of the 200 Club are fled with second place, and Wilber took ternative but to take the rails position thus Income
The seventh race, the Fatshan Handicap second heartlly extended to him.
Amicus Curiae. Try as he did, Mr. Hearne (Second Section), which was the On April 6, W. L. Barney, of U.S.S.hind after a fine comeback over the lian Diamond, it was unable to
last 100 yards.
had to admit defeat by a short head with leg of the "Daily Double," gave Mr. Chao
two Diamond third,
lengths his second win of the afternoon when he Australian Tulsa put up a very fine Duck Pin
brought Advancing Time in to win by many score he made 139-to do which he
What may be described as the best race
away.
It was a most interesting race to watch, lengths. The race started with Advancing had to make five spares and a strike. of the day was seen in the Brisbane Spring All Duck Pin players will agree with Handicap, over two miles, which was con and credit must be given to Mr. Tao, who Time taking the lead, followed by Soldier tested for the first time by Australian pon:handled Amicus Curiae with fine judgment. of Britain (Mr. F. F. Li) and Celtic Star me that to make 139 at Duck Pins re-ies of any season, and those who saw the On the other hand, Baffin Bay's defeat must (Mr. Tao). On reaching the two mile post quires concentration, good footwork finish will long remember the thrill which be attributed to Mr. Hearne's belated chal- Advancing Time held a very substantial lenge, for had he given Baffin Bay its head lead, so much so that it was never serious- it provided. and a clear eye.
Far View and Sapper, the two crack pon: before reaching the 1-1/4 mile gate it wouldly challenged. With a great burst of speed. or perhaps he under Scenic View (Mr. Pih) managed to beat ies of this year's importation, which had to.
probably have won,
of Britain to take second place. carry 165 and 163 lbs. respectively, did not rated the ability of Amicus Curiae to last Soldier
There were 21 tickets on Advancing Time in the "Daily Double," and each received participate and in their absence Baffin Bay out the distance.
the sum of $340.80.
ITS THIRD WIN Carrying 165 lbs. Many Thanks. (Mr. Davis) secured its third successive win- went although it was disqualified the first time it
senson that have not It is rather amusing to see some of in front, followed by National Pride (Mr.won-when it carried off the Broken
ying) and the ultimate winner, Just In Time, ponies of this the nom de plumes of players on the H, M. Botelho), Rose-Queen (Mr. Ip Kul-Handicap over six furlongs for Australian Des- quite interesting, with Franklin (Mr. Llang) Bowling Alley score-sheets, especially kept nicely behind and only after rounding more than $1,000 in stakes. The finish was those entered by H. B. M. Naval men, the bend did it come to the front.
wondered where pite Mr. Needa's effort on Galveston Bay making a great effort to steal the race, but and I have often
soon as Mr. Davis called on it, it gave of Time, which came in an easy winner their thoughts were at the time they could make no impression on Just In Many Thanks was in a happy mood and as placed their names on the score sheets, three lengths. Boolat Bay (Mr. Black) its best and in no time passed Franklin to I have made a few notes of several of came through on the outside to take third win by two lengths with Fair Chance, (Mr. position a short head behind Galveston Bay. Proulx), which had a flying start, cóming In this race Messrs. Treverton and Tang in third, ahead of Flying Dutchman (Mr.
Needa), second favourite. For Duck Pins Mrs. Soong has re-them.
had "three Man Wa were unseated from their One sheet I examined gistered 128 for the Ladies and, as I have mentioned above, W. L. Barney players who styled themselves, Cham-pective pontes, Rose Evelyn and Pintarth- ings, the former when going to the start peen, Two Year Old and Mug.
ing gate and the latter after passing the Another sheet was inscribed—and in Rock during the race. Luckily neither joc this case one of the sailors must evid-key suffered any ill-effect. ently have read the "Tower of Lon- |don"-Og, Gog and Magog..
I would strongly recommend Vasko of the Tulsa to remember that if he is in need of a good Duck Pin player for his team sometime he will find a very useful player in Barney.
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the Barney's score of 139, by way, is so far the record, for the month, and it will be very hard to beat.
Up to the time of writing the records for the month for Ten Pins and Duck Pins are as follows:-
Mrs. Horton is top scorer for Ten Pins for Ladies with 183 to her credit, and Corp. H. Blount, with 229 to his credit, leads the Men.
of U.S.S. Tulsa, 139 for the Men.
I can expect some really keen efforts to beat the above scores before the end of the month,
BELATED CHALLENGE
during its progress. I will have some interesting results to comment upon.
QUAINT NOM DE PLUMES
JUST IN TIME WINS The third race, the Fatshan Handicap (First Section), over 1-1/4 miles, resuited in a win for Just In Time (Mr. Wel) favourite.
Musketeer (Mr. Liang), as usual,
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A GREAT TIME SURPRISES · The fourth race, the Hobart Handicap for "B" Class Australian ponies over a mile, provided an upset, Carrying. 1860 lbs., Mur rumbidgee (Mr. Black) was made favour-
get a place. The
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Many Thanks will bear watching, even when promoted to "A" Class, as this pony was at one time considered among the best four of this year's ponies.
FIRST WIN AT VALLEY Contested by Novice Jockeys, the last race of the day, the Canton Handicap (Second Section), over the two mile post for : "D" SECOND BINGLES HANDICAP
Class China ponies, gave Mr. 9. W. Lee (on Another four players registered COMPETITION.
Portrush) his second win at the Valley. This, very popular competition will themselves as Tou, Me, Thou and the
his first winner was disqualified when he won on Boolat Bay in the West River Han- be on the way within the next two or Chump; yet another four described its but failed to
shooting out on, the rise of the barrier fol-
The race started with Portrush-taking the three days, the rather arduous task of themselves as Colossus, Giant, Gulli-started with Derby Day (Mr. 8. W. Tang) dicap last year.
lowed by Bruno (Mr. Treverton), Ascot Day lead, followed by Golden: Cow (Mr. Chiu allotting handicaps being about com-ver and Tarzon. pleted. In the course of the next two I was very surprised to see Mary (Mr. Chao), Happy Landings (Mr. Davis) Ki-fan), Ascot Vale (Mr. Sequeira) and and A Great Time (Mr. Tao). On Found Double Chance (Mr. Yeung Wing-kwal). On Ginger Rogers, Gladysing the band Mr. Chao sent Ascot Day out coming into the straight it still led and its or three days, the draw will be pub-Pickford, lished in these columns,
Cooper and Fay Compton as nom de in front, which position it maintained to the win was a foregone conclusion, although Naval finish. In the meantime a great struggle Mr. Sequeira irted his best to catch up with Delay in getting this competition plumes for another four of our started was due to the fact that several friends; evidently these actresses have ensued between A Great Time, a rank out it. Fortrush has bean regarded more as a which took everyone by surprise. Those who favourite, for the second position, entrants were very tardy in submit a local following! Of course there sider, and Sydney Lad (Mr. Hearne), third sprinter, and in lasting out the distance it former won by two lengths to pay backed it were rewarded with, $50.10 for a ting their scores on the score- have also been some names on the the
win, Double. Chanco"was third, two lengths card supplied them for the purpose. sheets which have not been entirely 301.50, the biggest dividend of the day.
WARTWO DISAPPOINTMENTS
behind, häving the better of Golden Cow, The competition is going to be a complimentary, but as every player Backers of Johnber for win, and of For the favourite. I certainly expected Golden bumper one; there being no fewer entered into the fun and spirit of the An Time for Twins and place in the fifth Cow to do better, and it will bear, watching than
pect that game the names did not matter much! race, the Kongmun. Handicap over the two at future: meetings,
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