*Page 14
THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 6, 1940.
VICTORY LIFE FAVOURED FOR THE MAIN EVENT IN MACAO Last Race Meeting Of The Year
Big Dollar Sweep
To
Be Decided
By "Rapier"
THE MEETING to be held at Macao on Sunday will be the last under the auspices of Macao Jockey Club for 1940, and, judging by the entries received, should be well attended.
on
ARMY SPORTLIGHT
Small Units Ragby Football
"SQUADDY"
Hockey
AT Scokunpoo on Wednesday the Large Units Hockey League TWO Games were played at Soo commenced with the undermen-
kunpoo on Tuesday in the fioned results; Small Units Rugby League be Combined Small Units drew tween the 5th AA. and the Me-with the Royal Scots, each scor- China ponies classified by Hong dicals, and the Middlesex "B" ing one goal;
by Middlesex beat Engineers Kong Jockey Club will contest learn and the Combined fifteen of this race. Gallant Marshal (Mr. the Service Corps and Ordnance, four goals to one; Liang), which was third in the The Arst match between the 5h AA, drew with the Punjabs Republican Handicap (Second 5th A.A. and the Medicals result-1-1;
12th R.A, beat the 8th Hvy.- There are six events down for decision, most Section) has not had its weighted in a win for the Gunners by
altered, but I do not fancy its 16 points to nil
Regt,, R.A. by: 2-1. important being the Chung Shan Handicap à chances as the opposition is quite The game was very interesting in the Hong Kong. Hockey “which a special dollar sweep has been organised.
powerful. I prefer National Li-to watch and the Gunners show-Tournament the Engineers are berty which was made favourite ed better understanding in their still winning, their latest victims The S.S. "Chungshan" of the, It should, however, receive stern in the Taipo Stakes over the mile, play and well deserved their win, being the A. N. Other XI whom Hong Kong, Canton & Macao opposition from Radium Star (Mr. and, although unplaced on that although the Medicals did not lose they beat on Sunday by two goals Steamboat Co. will leave Hong Liang), the winner of the Republi- occasion it will probably win this heart and kept on trying until the to one. Kong at 9.30 am, on Sunday and can Handicap (First Section), race, as the distance is more to its end. will return from Macao on Mon-which is quite fast over this disliking. Dow-Jones (Mr. Yuen)' In the second game the Middies day at 3.15 a.m.
tance.
has been given top-weight of 168 beat R.A.S.C. and R.A O.C. by 12 First saddling bell will be rung Ascot Vale' (Mr. Pan) which lb. followed by Geordie (Mr. Se- points to nil after giving a fine at 2.30 p.m. and the first race will was fourth to Lancashire Chap in queira) with 165.Ib, and although, display of Rugby. start at 3.00 p.m. sharp.
the above race is another pony they are good over this distance, The Small Unit Leagues to date RACE NO. 1-"THE KIN SHAN that should not be disregarded as I am afraid the heavy burden is, are below... 'HANDICAP": FIVE FURLONGS It is quite fit at the moment. likely to prevent them from win-
Heddon will again be taken out ning. King's Envoy Opening race of the day, is a by its owner-jockey, Mr. Lo Ip) was a disappointment at the (Mr. K. L. sprint event confined to "X" Class Kwong-fo and, as it lost to Ra- last meeting in Macao: but, given, Small Units Leagues'. China ponies of Macao Jockeydium Star by only a neck at a good start, should do well. Club. Sports Venture, although Macao in the last meeting, should unplaced in the Republican Han-be near at the finish. dicap (Third Section) at the No- vember meeting, has again been given 168 lb. to carry and must, therefore, on the official handi- capper's estimation, be regarded as the best pony. As it will again be ridden by Mr. J. Nolasco, who will have an allowance of 5 lb., the weight should not jeopardise
its chances.
or. Eagle,
Nevertheless, I fancy Lanca- eire Chap to win, with · Radium Star second and Ascot Vale third:
**
*
*
P. W. D. L. Pts.
TOP LEAGUE My colections are National Liberty, Geordie and Gallant Royal Scots Marshall.
RACE NO. 5-"THE CHUNG SHAN 'HANDICAP":
ONE MILE
This is the main event of the afternoon and "Y" Class "China
Midd.esex
8th Hvy, Regt. Signals R.AS.C.
BOTTOM
2 2 0 શ
4
2 11-0 3
20 1
1
1 10 · 0 10 10 0 1 0 LEAGUE
P. W. D. L. Pts.
2 20 0 4.
2 1 0 1 2 2.1 0 1 2
The Sappers scored their two gouls in the first 10 minutes of the game through Denyer and Homburg. Next Sunday they meet Police "A" and will need a strong team.
Billiards
ON Tuesday Royal Air Force played Y.M C/A, ·În a ̈÷friend- ly game of billards and lost by 173 points.
RAF.
W. O. Wil-
liams
*100
*Y.M.C.A.
W. Kemp
.99
S. Terran
100
43
F. Sykes
100
Col. Edwards 51 F. Aikman Cpl. Smith 83
L. A.: C. Tay-
lor
CT: Cham-
pelovier 100
49 E, de Coster 100
Total 326
Football-
*499
RACE NO. 3-"THE DECEMBER HANDICAP": ONCE 'ROUND "D" Class China ponies classi-ponies of the Macao Jockey Club Engineers fled by Hong Kong Jockey Club that have started at a Race Meet- Sth A.A. will figure in this race. King's ing since January 1940 will com- R.A.M.C. The Mermaid has been penal-winner of the Taipo Stakes, has the big $1.00 Sweep will depend.
Worthy (Mr. Hoo Pak-ming); the pete. On the result of this race 12th Hvy. Regt. 200 2 0 Messrs Windsor:Bros. have- ised by 5 lb. for coming in third to been promoted and although it Victory Life (Mr. A. Kwok) won Engineers will win their respec- Billiards with a silver shield the It looks as if Royal Scots and Jelly offered to present Area The Spirit of St. Louis at the pre- will carry 151 lb., having been the Tongkawan Handicap at the Live Leagues and will pay in the orignation of which will be de- vious meeting," with Sports. Ven- penalised by 1 lb., Mr Hoo will last meeting carrying 150 lb. and final, although Middlesex are only cided by the Billards Secretary. ture, and, on that performance, receive 5 lb. allowance, should do well. Its principal op should be well up with the leaders 162 lb. with a 5 1b, allowance it League should be decided when will be very much appreciated by soit although it will be asked to carry a pont behind the Scots. The This is a very 'fine gesture: and position is likely to come from either Black Diamond
if it does not actually win,
will actually be carrying to/th, use teams meet next week. Units of, the Garrison. which were first and second res-Liang), which came in second to chances of repeating its previous Polo
Then there is Phoenix (Mr. For that reason I teel that its pectively in the Tai Sam Bar Han-Eve of Hunting in the Human success are good. Shanghai 4: for dicap over six furlongs.
Handicap (First Section) over the coming in second to Victory Lite the first round of the My selections are: The Mer Champions distance: to be reckon in the above race has gone up by KOYLI Cup knockout com-.
AT Sookunpoo on Wednesday, the mald to win with Black Dia cd with and the Leopard (Mr 2 Io. and as it has regained some petition played at Boundary-street: Ordnance Corps by five clear goals Service Corps dyreated the mond second and Eagid third, Chao) which should do better of its old form it should again on Wednesday the Artillery teams in their Second Division encoun- RACE NO. 2-THE KAU TỪNG with only 148. 1b to handle. HANDICAP" (FIRST SECTION):
fight out the Anish with the above did well to win both their matches ter and move to the top of the Chatterbox (Mr. Chanson Feng) pony and probably avenge its inseagainst the Middlesex and Fixed League, SIX FURLONGS
has been in poor form recently defeat,
Defences. This 'race is confined to "E" and for that reason, I think it can Meadow Eve (Mr. Chao), which Fust game, between the H.K. The Service Corps are Class China ponies, Classified by be left alone. I look to King's was expected to win at the last SRA B team and the Fixed record for one season, which is 96
breaking the local goal-scoring, Hong Kong Jockey Club. Judg-Worthy to pass the winning post meeting, could only all the minor Defences, resulted in a win for goals. So far they scored 65 ing from the entries, Lancashire first, with Phoenix and The Leo- position but as it will be running the Gunners by 6-3, gou being goals in 11 matches! Chap (Mr. Chao), in view of its hard fighting it out for second at. 7 lb. less on this occasion, it scored by Capt. Duncan (2); Capt. third placing in the Taipo Staltes place. at the Valley to King's Worthy
capable of winning. should not be disregarded as it is Monro (2) and Capt. Atkinson for
the HK.SRA., and for the De- Billiards and Zero, and the fact that these two-ponies will not be competing,
Hogmanay, although entered, fences Capt. Forrester (2) and. should win.
did not start at the last meeting Lieut. Colonel Way. (1).
THE following Trophies will be awarded in: the Garrison Bil- and, with only 140 lb. to handle,The second games was played Hards and Snooker..competitions
between the HKSRA. A team this year
RACE NO 4 THE KAU TỪNG HANDICAP"! (SECOND SEC- TION) SIX FURLONGS Second section of "E" Class
3 IS GOOD
IS BETTER
There's
•
.:
AND THAT'S WHY FOSTERS AUSTRALIAN
BEER IS GETTING MORE POPULAR EVERY DAY
You'll certainly, appreciate the larger Foster's bottle--it means more glasses 4.instead of 3. And that's not the only reason why Foster's is, becoming so po- pular in the Colony-you too will notice another "différener-It tastes..different. delightfully : differentl.
an Extra glass to each bottle
FOSTER'S
FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN LAGER
Obtainablovoverywhero:
Agents:/LYRONDON
Arina. House, Tol
APB2
and the Middlesex and resulted
after
in a big win for the former by 11 year in all competition (One Sil-
goas to nil
th
Highest Billiards break for the
\\ver Cup); }.
The HK.SRA. were far super: Highest: snooker break for the for to the Middlesex, in all phases
of the game and well deserved year tune Siver Cup); their victory.
Capt. T. W. Chatley played, a good game for the losers but his side.lacked confidence in front of the goal,
Greatest number of Billiards breaks of 20 and over:in all com-" positions(One Silver Cup);
Highest aggregate one frame of snooker notary payed (One Goal scorers were Major Wil-Highest aggregate for the year
Silver Cup)÷ ̈ -son (6); Keut), 4Smith (4), and
Lieut. :Fielden.'
looks dangerous here. It will not surprise if it causes an upset,
in the "Garrison Billiards 'League only: ((One Silver Cup Presented - by the R.A.M.C.). Athletics
THE Signals have one entry for
Victory Life is my choice for first place, with "Shanghai - 4
the South China; Athletic As- second and Meadow Eve third, sociation Sports meeting on De RACE NO. THE KAU TUNG cember 29 and January 1, in the
HANDICAP"- "(THIRD "SEC-
10,000 metres flat race." "This is TION):,SIX FURLONGS..
Sig-Lewis, who did well in the This race wilt wind up the pro- Kowloon Marathon last month. gramme for the day and the year and should be capable of holding and will be contested by third-his own in this event. section of China ponios classifed At the annual Unit athletic re- by Hong Kong Jockey Club as: Disentatives meeting held Tast "E", The Spirit of St. Louis, for week the following decisions were Its win in the Republican Hand-made with regards to the Area sap (third section) at the last cross-country runs and Athletics mecting, has been penalised by 2 which will take place towards the b. and it should again figure end of April. prominenty probably winning This year Army will hold two again.
separată cross-country runs, “ione. There is, however, Persian Cat for British and Chinese person- (Mr."Yuen), to be reckoned with nel ony, and one for Indian per- as it lost only by a head to the sonnel only.
above pony, "As it will be.receiv-j
ing 4 Jb. from 'it on Sunday, it
should just about reverse its last
Middlesex Activities
meeting defent.", Mac's 'Adventure ftv
(Mr. Ych) is also to be consider M'adicsex Regiment will short- ed, as well as National Anthem ly be holding their Inter-Com- (Mr:"Poon), with Sunshine Susic puny - Novicn›› toxing competi-
(Mr, Xuon) d possible menace.|tion which yill commence
think first place will again | December 10, “
の
on
be fought out by The Spirit of They are.. also, starting their 26t|Loula and Porslan (Gat- with | All, uma.. Audra daug-of-war.
Mao's Adventure", taking third "rmutition held yamontes, "the place
Companies) of the Battalion.