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WOLVES LEAD THE FIRST DIVISION WITH FIVE POINTS FROM HOLIDAY MATCHES
London, Apr. 6.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, with two victories and a draw in three holiday matches, led the Football League Division I table by one point after today's mate' is. But they are being closely pressed by Preston North End, who drew two and won one of their holiday matches and are only one point behind with two matches in hand.
Arsenal, with five points from the holiday games, have 45 points, three less than Wolves. Charlton Athletic, beaten to day by Manchester United-their second defeat over the holidays have slipped behind and have four points less than the lenders.
BEEM ASSURED Sheffold United increased thair lead 做 Division 11
for
With Burley marked certain
regation, Southamp- ton are making a fight to escapa second last place. Put though today, they are still five points they won on Saturday and drow behind Hull City and Bury, who are just above them.
Chelsea, beaten 2-0 by Arsenal | Sheffield Wednesday, who drew Town only one point behind. today, dropped to second last today, cach $2. place. Their defeat was all the more disastrous because their companions in distress did well. Derby County, in last place, to six points over the holiday drow and Middlesbrough and and seem assured of the Division Stoke City both won Derby Championship. Huddersfield have 27 points, Chelsea 39, Town, beaten today by Everton, Stoke 31 and Middlesbrough and are next in the table with Luton
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB TWELFTH RACE MEETING 1952/53. Saturday, 18th April, 1953. (Held under the Rules of The Hong Kong Jockey Club).
The programme will consist of 10 races. The First Bell will berung at 1.30 p.m. and the First Race run at p.m.
Through Tickets (10 Ruces-$20.00) also tickets at $2.00 each for the Special Cash Sweep on the "Hong Kong Derby" scheduled to be run on 2nd May, 153, may be obtained at the Cash Sweep Office of the Club at Queen's Building, Ground Floor, Chater Road. Through Tickets resúrvéd for this meeting but not paid for by 10 am. on Friday, 17th April, will be sold and the reservation concelled for future meetings.
THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL CASH SWEEP ON THE LAST
RACE.
To avoid congestion at the Cash Sweep Office at Queen's Building, sweep tickets may also be purchased at the Club's Branch Offers al
5 D'Aguilar Street, Hong Kong
OF
382 Nathan Road, Kowloon
The attention of
following rules:-
TOTALISATOR
to
the
Bristol Rovers, leaders of the Third Division, South, suffered their first home defeat of the BRILSON today when Swindon Town, second lost in the table, beat them by the odd goal in three,
They and their neighbours, Bristol City, each notched only two points from their holiday games. Millwall, on the other hand, scored five points, and the
Bristol City today defeat of enabled the London club to take second place in the League.
Bristol Rovers have 50 points, with Millwall six points behind Bristol City and Northampton Town seven behind.
Oldham Athletic were assured of holding their leadership of the Third Division, Northern, as they went into their loto match against Accrington Stan- ley, Near Challengers Grimsby Town, Wrexham and Southport were all defeated. while Port Valo drew at Chester.
A special place at Shemeld Wednesday's ground was found for their former centre-forward, Derek Dooley, who seven weeks ago had his leg amputated after
calcing
while It
playing for them. He saw his team draw with Manchester City,
Oldham's victory at Accring ton increased their lead in the Division III (Northern) to three points over Grimsby Town and Port Vale,
Chief individuni
scorers in today's matches were Ivor All- church of Swansea and Bob Crosble of Bradford, both of whom did the hat trick.
Today's results decided that Walsall would have to seek re- election to the Third Division for the second season in suc session. Though they
beat
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1953.
CAMBRIDGE WIN BY EIGHT LENGTHS ALBERTO ACARI
It was Cambridge all the way in the Boat Race. They beat the much- fancied Oxford by eight lengths, Official time: 19 min, 54 sec.
once.
Cambridge won the tosa, chose the Surrey side and drew away almost at
They Anished much the fresher crew, Throughout the race Oxford blundered along in the rear, looking completely unlike the impressive crew they had been during training.
They seemed tired. Even their spurts were lifeless, while Cambridge soon settled down and seemed likely winners after a mile,
It was the 99th race and Cambridge brought their wins up to 51. It was also their biggest victory since 1928.--Express Photo.
For
Spare A Holiday Thought
Soccer's Back-Room Boys
Says TOM FINNEY
Spare a thought this Easter holiday for Soccer's back-room boys.. These last few days were no rest for the trainers-the men who keep the wheels turning in every Football League club,
-
The spotlight of publicity shines on us players, on the managers, directors and even on club secretaries. But the trainer, whom I consider to be one of the key men in the whole organisation, makes only a fleeting appearance on the Soccer stage.
WINS THE AU
GRAND IIX
ju, Apr. 6. Alberto Ascari, Italy, fast year's Motor Racing Champion, today won the Pau Grfx by covering more than 100 of the 2,769 kilomet out 1% miles) lap in the three hours of the race firn an average
; speed of 97.531 kilometres an hour mph).
The actual distance covered w4595 kilometres (about 182 miles) and he beat Brike Hawthorn, who like Ascari drove a Ferrari caž
At the Anish of the
race
Third place went to the
speed for the American, Harry Schell, in Lavanter 10.8 miles, wis Gordini.
67.03 hour-Nouier.
Macklin driven Lance (Drite Giraud Cabantous (Fran not after all start as It Ecided at the last minutbey were not up to the dof the course,
Ascart, tired and grimy, con- gratulated Hawthor on his driving. He said "Hawthorn is a great racing driver. Ho is very young but has very little to learn"
At one stage early in the race Hawthorn actually led after breaking the lap record which Ascari, the holder, later regala
ed.
There were two spills during during the race but neither pro- duced serious Injuries to drivers and spectators.
Omeings of the first
three
1. b Ascor (Italy), kilometres (abolumiles), 97,531 kila Ferro 2,595 met hour. (about: 00,0 raphy
2. Jawthorn (Britain), Ferr£90,51 kilometres Jean Behra (France) in n
(abo miles), 80,907 kph Gordini hil the straw bales (00 lining the track
Schell, a.
(United at a hairpin bend. This occurred during Staterdini, 282,147 kilo- the seventh tap when he
he appear- met out ed to take the corner too fast in 34,0 (about 68,4 mph)/** trying to keep up with the hot Reut
pace set by the Ferraris,
received attention for cuts and bruises to his right arm and shoulder.
Shortly afterwards the crack Italian driver, Farina, skidded and crashed against the barriers but was unhurt, though his car, which had been leading, was slightly damaged.
It was about this time that Hawthorn took over the lead and was credited with a lap in one minute 41.0 seconds to bear Ascari's 1951 record by one- tenth of a second.
HEGAINED
174 miles),
He Rugger
Lesults
London, Apr. 6, Ing were the re- su rugby matches płoday:
JOBY LEAGUE
13, Hull Kingston
d Northern 2, Halifax
in the Football League match in the most remarkable people in of the two this holiday. As we raris Ask the lead with 2 10, Bt4Helens
Since I damaged a leg muscle Glasgow, I have discovered once again just how much we players rely on the trainer. For myself I am desperately anxious to help Preston North End towards their first Championship since 1890. To that end I am literally in the
Irish Grand National Won By Overshadow
Dublin, Apr. 6. Mrs J. A. Wood's 13-year-old Overshadow, who was fourth in the Aintree Grand National a THE RESULTS
fortnight ago, won the Irish The following were the re- sults of football matches played County Kildare, today.
Grand National at Fairyhouse, on Easter-Monday:
Arsenal Cardif
Division I
Chelsea Liverpool Blackpool Charlton
All winning tickets and tickets for refunds must be pre- sented for payment at the Race Course on the day to which Derby they refer, but none will be paid later than one hour after Manchester U the time for which the last race of the day has been scheduled | Middlesbro' to be run.
Preston
Stoke
In no circumstances will any Dividends be paid. or refunds Sheffield W made unless a ticket is produced. Payment WILL NOT be mode on torn or distigured 1lckets,
MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURE Members and guests are reminded that they and their ladies MUST wear their badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.
2 Newcastle
2 Burnley
2
Starting at outsider's odds of 020-1, he won from Gallant Wolf 0 (6-1) and Southern Coup (20-1) 1 in a Beld of 15 over the course of three and a quarter miles.
Overshadow, trained by Clem Magnier, was one of only five horses to finish in the Aintree Grand National, won by the Irish-trained horse Early Mist. In 1952 Overshadow was fifth in the Aintree race, Reuter.
1 Manchester Ci
Tottenham 2 Bolton
0
Sunderland W Bromwich 3 Aston Villa 2 Wolves
4 Portsmouth 1
Division II
Barnsley Birmingham NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE Everton MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.
Fulham
+
Blackbur Doncaster
2 Huddersfield
West Ham Lincoln Bury
.
1 Shefeld U
Badges admitting ladies not in possession of Brooches and Hull gentlemen, non-members of the Club, to the Members' Enclosure Luton and the Club Rooms at $10.00 Including tax, for ladies or gentlemen | Nott'm F are obtainable through the Secretary at Alexandra House, on the Plymouth written or personal introduction of a Member, such membor to be Rotherham responsible for all visitors introduced by him, and for paymnt Southampton 2 Leods of all chits, etc.
Swansea
Only a limited number of badges admitting to Members' En- closure will be on sale at the Race Course.
2 Notts C
0 Leicester
0
2
3 Brentford
Division II (South)
2
2 Colchester
0. Southend
The Branch Offices and the Treasurers' Compradore Office will Bournemouth Bristol C clove at il a.m. and the Secretary's Office at 11.45 am.
The Trea- Bristol R
1 Swindon surers' Corapradure Ofico is situated at Queen's Building, Ground Coventry Floor, Chater Itoad, and the Secretary's Office at Alexandra House. Crystal Pal. 8th Floor.
▲ Umited numbe, of tifins will be obtainable at the Club Ipswich House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy | Norwich (Tel. 27818).
Exeter
- NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S PRE- Shrewsbury MISES DURING THE MERTING.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The Price of admission to the Public Enclosure will be $3.00 including tax for all persons including Ladies and will be payable at the Gate..
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Is It True, Man?
On Board the Orcades at
Sea, Apr. 0.
In the 65th circuit, however, Į ni Ascari sped round in öne minute 380 seconds, a speed of 100.92 Idiometres an hour (nearly 03
15, Belle Vue Ran- math to set a now record. bands of Desmond Coupe, one of it is Milne who was the busiest From the start the three Fer- ford 2, Leeds 23.-
Faring and Bter 2 Featherstone the game.
went into three vital Champion- Hawthorn took ship games in four days, Jimmy Behra close behind and
Louis Desmond, our physiotherapist was
attending to cuts and Trintignant Bfth,
driving suggested: he would be, Keighley 22. a comfortable wimmer until ; ho fet 10, Dewsbury 0. crashed and then his teammates 8, Warrington 17. battled for first place.
pool City 3,
Rochdale Only the greater experience 0.
at Deepdale, was blinded when a bruises, massaging slight strains bunch of German bombers al- in a hotel bedroom until inte în tacked one of our Naval ships in the evening.
wartime
action In the
Mediterranean. He spent three Sometimes I bave seen him years at St Dunstan's learning putting on dressings and rubbing the technique to master the vast in Liniment in the compartment fleld of electrical treatment. Now of a railway train. But this we at Preston have complete work often succeeds in getting a
if anyone can get me fit, it is day's match. Coupe.
Farina's
of Ascari, who showed superb m 15, Whitehaven 1. skill in piloting his car round 4d 5, Wigan 8. und de the tricky course, full of hairpin hold Trinity 18, York bends
only one straight
and
faith in his ability. I know that key player it for the following yards), carried him ahead, kington Town 7, Barrow
CONFIDENCE IN TRAINERS
This year Jimmy will rival an Army commander as he works oul his supply schedules. Three A complete confidence between First Division games in four player and trainer is an essential days mean that three .complete Ingredient of Soccer success. It changes of kit must be laid on. makes all the difference between
a rapid return to fitness and a As we went from Preston to long period of doubt. I think Burnley on Good Friday morning that some of the crodit for and then straight across England England's victories in the inter- to Sunderland, you can imagine national sphere in the past few this is no easy task. Such small
A
of about 500 metres 13, Swinton 2 i
Behra and Trintignant alter- nated fourth and fifth place un-
[RUGBY UNION ui Behra's mishap.
heath B, London Hospital The two British HWM cars, Į which were to have
Ken
seasons should be given the things as bandages. Vaseline, Wins
men who have looked after our safety pins and even spare shorts needs on the long trips abroad. must be in their appointed, place Mostly they have been Charlton's in the kit hamper. Jimmy Trotter and Bill Ridding, who recontly left the trainer's bench at Bolton to succes Walter Rowley as manager.
Trotter, who still joins the England players in six-a-alde games, has now assumed most of the responsibility. He is a very.
quite a part in
u
Jimmy has 91 colleagues who were all facing the same prob- lens this Easter. Each must have solved his own personal logisties problem safely.
capable fellow whose personality Hungary Wins
Youths' Soccer
happy harmony on tour.
But, in these days of new- fangled electrical equipment and short-wave apparatus, the task
The
kit and medical Tuesa»Hungary,
...
been on Scottish 11, West «of!
jil B.
rovon 10, Ebbw Vale 6.
3. Old Merchant Taylors'
Whartonford 5. Hartlepool Rovers
nhead Park 0,' 'North of ̈
Glover ha 0. Abertillery 5.
Trophy
Igend 3, West Wales' 3., Igewater and. Albion 0,
Race Foi 9, Northampton 9,
Goodwood, Apr. 6, Ken Wharton, driving reconditioned BRM
dazzling style, won
16. Harlequins 0.
tenham 14, Cilton 0.
Keys 13, Risen 8. er 3, Moseley 6. Ide 24, Rosslyn Park 8.3
16, Devenport Ser most inesteg 14, Nuneaton 51 Glover Trophy, portant event at the fighth 15, Universites Athiolle British international motbridge it, Rugby 3. racing meeting of he seasonwport 8. London Weleli. S.
formula Libre race for the emer 9, Sălo 0.
here today.
Covering the course
ryn 16, Liverpool 0. Tournament
lymouth Albion 5. Leices of the trainer has expanded far
of B. "Propaganda" about
the beyond the business of running
Brussels, Apr. 6. miles at on average speed antypool 11, Birmingham B.. prowess of Fred Trueman, the on to the field with sponge and
International Youth's 90.47 miles per hour, he set druth 3, Wasps 8, Yorkshire fast bowler, has left putting in a bit of massage work Soccer Tournament, which a new lap record with a circt Ives 0, St. Mary's Hospital little impression
entries on the Ausduring the week. He, too, has attracted
from 16 at 92.11 miles
per hour. T tralian team
and their large the responsibility for the bag and nations and which began last
woa previous best 60.38 Altmouth 12, Old Millas contingent of supporters on baggage, the
ended today in a win hour by Reg Pamell in a B their way
to England in the equipment at away games. And for
who
beat last September.. the anal by two
wansea 8, Barbarians 18. Orendes.
frequently he must help out in Yugoslavia
The Italian ace, Pietro Taraunton 3, Manchester 10. actual the
and goale to nil. Both goals were was second in a Ferrari Thorquay Athletic 8, Old Cran coaching
scored in the second half.
Turkey tactical instruction of the side.
and Spain, beaten in Graffenreld of Switzerland tauro
wall special, with Baron thans à played str LATE AT NIGHT
Thomas's semi-final,
13, BL off for In a Maserati. third fourth
Upital 6. Turkey
Boron de Graffenreld Waterloo's, Hällfox 18.0 All this is too much for one winning: the game by man. Now the tendency is to goals to two after Spain had led two races at the meeting in Weston Super Mare Di Penarta
red Maserati-the Lessen his burden by appointing by two to one at the interval.
Chiche a specialist to provide most of Other placings as a result of Cup, a formula Libre event, Heriots High School farmer
tho England Ath,
Lavant Cup, for ribils 0, Coventry G. the complicated attention which play-olls were But the players feel that
Elre brings a player back to action in England will have to pull a few the shortest space of time.
Englishmen among the passen- 2 Aldershot
gers and crew have told the Northampton 1 Australians they will flad True- 5 Leyton O man difficult to deal with, and British servicemen shouted the Yorkshire pace man's ability
1 Milwall
Gillingham
2 Reading
3
1
Queen's PR
3.
Torquay
Walsall Watford
0 Newpor
1
Accrington Any person leaving the Public Enclosure during a Meeting will Barrow forfeit his or her right of admission to the Euclosure and will be Bradford required to pay the requisite fee of $3.00 in order to gain re- sámizilon.
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· KONG JOCKEY CLUB, GUMEALS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE OBTAINABLE IN THE RESTAURANT IN THE PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
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3 Brighton
Division III (North)
◊ Oldham
2 Tranmere
Workington
2 Port Vale
2 Wrexham
B. Darlington
Mansfield
O from the banks of the Suez 0 Canal.
more tricks out of the bag be- fore they will have to worry 9. about the fate of the Ashes,
+ Reuter.
NHANHODO
2
Chester Chesterfield Gateshead Hallfax Rochdale 8. Hartlepools 1 Sounthorpe'2 Crewe Stockport York: City
3 Southport
Grirosby SCOTTISH LEAGUE Division "A". Partick The 2. Quaen G'S. Tongere 3 Hearts
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By Order,
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Macontary,
Glentoran
Linfold:
Portadown,
2 Bangor NI
Crumdera Glourvon Ballymena U
the
and
6th, Luxembourg 7th, supercharged cars up to 2,000 Barnstaple 23, Germany 8th Argentina 9, Averaging. 70.40 miles. Indereris 11; Holland 10th, Belgium 11th hour for the Chichester Newton Abbot 3, KCS. Coupe does this for us at Franco 12b, Switzerland 13th, course of 12 miles, he beats 0. Preston. Jimmy Milne, our great Saar 14th Northern Ireland two BRM cars into second freignmouth 3, Saracens prewar player, is the trainer. But 15th and Austria 10th Reuter, fourth places.
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