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Sixth Race Meeting Handicaps
The following are handicaps for the two-day Sixth
Посе
Meeting to be held at Happy Valley under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club on January 1 and D, 1954 (cop secutive Saturdays):
FIRST DAY
TOMMY ATKINS'
Army Sports Parade
Top of the Tommy Alkins' | received a icter. from some Sports Parade this week must young soldiers who suggested once again be the Army foot-that we should have an Army ballers.
At their meeting last Championship in both billiards week the Colony selectors con- and anooker.
Your effort in connection with 1-Tytam Bay Handicap. Clas 7,ferred great honour on the Army
players when five of them were the organising of the Colony selected to represent the Colony Championships has not passcel in the first of the forthcoming unnoticed by the enthusiasts and matches with Pegasus.
they are forward with a sug- Langland, gestion that you might like to take the first steps in getting a similar competition organized In the Army,
Fr. 1 M.P. novices: Armament
247. Charerol
Fighting Spirit 162, Flaming Wheel 137, dreat Conqueror 140, ligh Straight 130, Jennifer 140, Jeney Dew
143, Pearl 157, Madame Butterfly Diver 157, fied Feather 150, ROD 185, Emme 140. Royal Command
153. Santa Claus 147, The Hopeful Tune-phone 147.
A
7-Quarry Bay Handicap, Clam 0. Fr. 1 M.-Aeroplane 144, Fresco 149, Attractive Power 150.
159, Enstem Venture 147, Evening View 100, First Lady 145. Gladiolu 135, Gracechurch 14, Green Velvet 159, Harvest Moon 140, Ironside 139. Laid 182. Leading Lady 154, Atagple 147. Nallemal Glery 142, Queenpola 155, Thunderjet 164.
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Granger. Wells, Reeves and Bennett go into the premier team while Frazer and Nash will play in the second gome of the series.
Further boncur has been
of
Personally I think It is an excellent Idea to have these com-
was published has been a lot here there
of favourable comment in all types af milliary messes. Many officers are known to be willing to take part If the Championships can be arranged. Passed to you, Sgt. Darby.
Bright Knight 154, Dashing Beauty added by giving the captaincy petitions and I know that since
the Hongkong Select to the suggestion Frazer and those who know him well think that he is just the man for the job. Casey, the Army right back who has already played against Pegasus in civilian Ilfe, is picked in the reserve solection for the second game.
of The selectora
the Great Britain team which is scheduled to meet China at the Hongkend on Saturday have given seven of the team places to Army players.
3-Belcher Bay Handicap, Clos
Bitter 10. 1 Mile:-Aerthety 244, Sweet 181. Bonnie Eyes 159; Chelsea 151. Carina Delight 130, Evergreen fiorole Forty Thieves 142. 152,
151, Lender 155, Miami Beauty
154, 135, Peuny Nimbus
South 142. Pacific 130, Universal Beauty Whisky 133,
4-Aldrich Bay Handleap. Class 3. Fut:-Ben Mordhut 154, Corn- hill 139, Diamond Dahlia 139, Diamond Queen 140,
DIE'S 139, Easy Slam 145, Fel Chi Harmony 152, Irani C 154. L'aro Trompie 159, Marine Charger 145, Perfectibility
Phoenix 153, 107, Queen irten 147, The Lionen 154. Tiny Grey 147, Wadlongs 306.
B-New Year Handleap, Clo 1. Fr. 2 M.P:---Arna 143, Dankfoot 148. Ben More 135. Confeckle 147, Gold Cup 150, Gold Medal 150, Johnber 150.
Football Stadium
The accumulation of honours which has come to the team has raised considerable enthusiasm and there is in Army circles
be sure to
big Service support at the various games in which the soldier soccerites are involved.
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The organisers of the finals Deep Pay Bandleap, Ciser 4. of the Army Tennis Champion- Fr. 1 M P-Allled Victory 14 ships at the Hongkong
Cricket Appie Pie Chief
Bashful Drauty. 142, Blue Sky
week mus Pilot Club ground lost Debulante 142, English Cabbage 154, have been disappointed in the Every Day 140, Fidra 159 Fleeting size of the crowd that turned up Morien 149. Ginger 183. Bay When 149, Solar Knight 185.
7-Causeway Bay Handicap, Ciss 4. Fr 1 M.P-Ambition 140. Carrot 154. Blue Bird 100, Caesar
WORTHY WINNER Individual Cross-Country Cham- The winning of the Colony plenship by young Gar. Aden has brought much satisfaction to his
connections imunedinte
who were confident that he would win one of the big events before the season was over.
His effort on this occasion was quite outstanding. He was up
gainst a
a top-notch field but his consistent running and skilful Judgment brought him home a eldar 4.8 seconds ahead of his nearest rival....a worthy and popular winner.
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The next monthly meeting of the Golf Association takes place to see such on important event at Fanling next Wednesday and
Hidden Bogey
Com- will be calendar.
In on the Army sports The standard
tennis, was petition. Golfera the Hoyal of really good and the spirit of the Navy and Royal Air Force are
America Glddup 150, Highlight various competitors was worthy reminded that they will be wel-
Halifax
138, Hurricane 140, John 150, Lawrence 150. Lily 159, Mus- tank 151, Never Mind 152, Outsider 143, Pay Day 183.
of a much better turnout.
The
of the five sets final algics competition was an ex-.
and in 0-Kungu Bay Handicap, Class .cellent contest 114 Bules—Adorable Ada 150. Alt environment of greater crowd Power 147. Airs and Grace 154.
enthusiasm It would have been Ataman 143. Avoca 149, Beautiful
a real top line tussle.
154, Brivato 147. Cicopatra 157, Steward 15. Harvest Field 137, Rainbow 147, Uncle Will, 142, Wagabond King 139, Winning Rush 155.
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come to participate. As this is the meeting this year a big
Inat turnout is requested.
The early rounds cf the Novices Boxing Championships at Fanling have shown that there is still a lot of fighting AGAIN THE QUESTION
spirit in the young soldier, The Recent happenings in the New Boxing on Monday and Tuesday Territories Army Cycling As-was very good and the finals this sociation have once again raised | afternoon should be thrilling a point that has often been dis affairs. Those who go along to quased in high sports
circles.
see the fighting should keep a The point at stake is 'Does the look out for Williams. Lucky
of the young soldier try to become Royal Norfolks. Here is a young proficient in too many different fighter who really hil sports rather than concentrat-
--Bing Bay Handicap, Class 7. Fr. 1 M.P-Bright Bay 159, Comet 109. Deuces Wild 247. Firestone 150, Ficotmaster 100. Fying Dutchman 147, Fortuna 147, Glamour Butterfly 154, Hawalian Moon 147, Buiko 149. Mabel 101, Radio Star 144 Sliver Dalili 151, V.I.P. ST Wild Honey 145.
3-Tylong Bay Handicap, 194, 0.114 Milon:-Angelic Power 14, Atomic Caesar 147, Busy Bre 138, Chief Wines 142. Courier 157. Exquisite Love 154, Hellophyte 149, Jeanne D'Arc 142, Laddie 150, Pen-s force 150. Popularity 157, Rosemarie 147, Teddington 169, Tho 145. The Great Wall 140, Three surs 144 Thunder Sky 159.
SECOND DAY
ing on his own special branch?' The Army football team is
have heard this subject dis-phout to lose one of its best cussed in many places
and
it and most popular players, Gnr. would seem that the recent ex- Len Casey, who is due to return of Todd-White, the to the United Kingdom in the perience Gazelle brilliant young cyclist of the very near future,
Although
he Welch Regiment, gives support is leaving the Colony I am told to those who say that the soldier that we should keep the name
try too many different in as there
to be things.
big news....football Tedd-While started off this about this young man in the very season in magalicent form For near future. a long time it seemed that Jie was very nearly unbeatable under
1--5vwan Bay Ilandicap, (21 Section), Clase 6. 1 Mile:-Amber 145, Bello Fontaine 150, Blondio 142, Calamity 147 Crown Witness 152 Dreadnought 159, lgh Step 133. Loval Student 135, May Blossom 145. Rebel II 140 Rawanglen 143, Souvenir 13, Trade Wind 14 VJ Day 148.
2-Clear Water Bay Handicap. Class 3.0 Furs:-Beauliful Lie 155, Chinese Mackeret 159, Field Manhat 130, Glorious 184, Golden Dahlin 150. Hellzapoppin 144, Wigh Speed 13, Home Bulider 147. My Love 147, Patentially 139, Seatire 144, Straight Flush 130.
3-Taiwan Bay Handicap, Class 2. 114 Miles: Black Rose 1, Bonita 159, Concord 140, Crackerjack 130, Emerald 139, Cabriel Junks 151, Gold Crown 140 Half Moon Bay 17, Icefield 100, Iping 150, Kentucky Led 141.
Lady 144. Mariefta 159, brook 140, Norse Girl 150, Norseman 152, Picasso 147. Plig On 145, Squadron Leader 138. Top Secret 180.
Hunghom Bay Handicap, Claws B. Fureloesem Time 159, Boom Town 159. Colin 154. Diana 156. Emperor Delight 152. How Do I Know 135, Hurry On 152. Jip On 142, Mineo 155, Pegasus 158, Pro- cicus Mino 182, Prince Dahila 159. Bacing Star 133, Same Again 152. Ster-Klo 105.
6-Telegraph Day Handicap, Class
ww
ng
news...
In this
"FIT ̃AND TEADY Jocal conditions but I have received a letter from suddenly it became obvious to the brilliant Army boxer, L/Cpi. those who understand the sport James of the REME. best that his cycling form was column on December 3 I stated deteriorating.
that the long awaited James- Lucas called
return fight had been
off as neither of the
James has asked me to state
He still managed to hold his own, but as the standard of the boxers were fully fit. opposition Improved he could nut call on that important athletic reserve which is so that he was fit and ready to fight necessary in top level competi-at the Mission to Scomen but had been informed by telephone Lion. He started to lose races that the fight was off. He was and eventually came an event when he had to drop out. part given no reason for the cancella-
lon.
way through.
Investigation showed that he had been trying to mix cycling future and that he would and cross-country running...cularly like to have a ch and he has found
not that it was mixture.
James tells me that he is due to return home in the near
3. Fr. 2° M.P:-Adorable Alaianta | subject. 182, Amarant 147, Barbarian 159. Claderelin 159, Fasy Money 157. First Edition 147, Lake Burces 151, Supreme Comma 147, Tonyko 14, World Peace 104.
6-Sywan Bay Handicap, 2nd Section) Clam B. 1 Milo:Battia field 162. Eufore 156, Fenival View 144, Fortune Teller 157, Henrietta 108. Many Returna 142. Matador 140. Mourne 14, Norse Lady 133. Rider's Wish 154, Shun Leo
Rogor 146, Strathpeffer 101, Winged
137.
to his cost to meet Lucas
once again so
a successful that he can have a chance of
WELL EARNED
I believe that certain similar wiping cut the points decision types of sports can be mixed, the Airman scored over him in
Earl Halg Fund Show. the but I would be glad to hear the opinion of the experts on the James remarks before you and
I am glad to be able to
put
am sure that we all look for- ward to seeing him in action the Colony. Army rugby circles gave team before he leaver captain Gerrard a suitable and He has shown himself to be an worthily earned ovation at the excellent fighter and a meeting end of the match against the with Lucas would be a fitting climax to tho many thrilling RAF
Saturday, on This was his last game before lights he has had here.
from the Colony
SNIPPETS: Kingsmen Buckley
and he
154. Speedy his depo marked the occasi** and Luckton were cut with,the
1 Miles:--Aan Hing 142, Ben Ledi 19. Free Kick 169," Geronimo 143,
keng 140, Probability 149, The Alranger 122,
and he
with an outstanding display....
bettered in his
7--Mirs Day Handicap, Class 0. опе which he has not often Army soccer team on Saturday excellent con- and created a good impression Sangkorur Slutze 194, Pearl of Hong-tribution to our sporting fare. ...Dowling still at the top of
Nobody has appreciated better the howling averiges··
..Army than the players just how im- cricketer Fred Catley (and portant his contribution has for KCC since h's retum to the Sectiuni). Claus 0. A Mid-Ben been to the success of the team Colony.. Still no claimant for
Victory, 154, United
Valbridge 159
_X-Sywan__ Bay
Handicap.
Lawers 155, Boyne 147, Citation 19, Dauert Gold_140. Easy-going 240, Jesiold 160, Mounruan 102. Prairie Moon 14%, Dingwood 135, Rous d'or 16. Sana Atout 149, Serabo : 135,
and they showed their approval that botile of whisky that goes of his grand play by carrying to the first Army golfer doing a him shoulder high from the hole in one....one of the best Major Unit Soccer matches of
We
Sparkling Eyes 141, The Tues 151, we wish him well on his re-the seasca ts down for decision
turn home....
...and envy the alde this afternoon. RTR will be that will have the benefit of his in action against 1st Welch.
Percy Bassett To brillant play and captaincy.
Fight Herbillon
Paris, Dec. 23,
AL BOURKE
RETIRES
He will be hard to replace in the Army team in this Colony. Last week I paid compliment to the 50th Field Enginöers on their hat trick of major achilove- The boxing match between petitions. Now it is my pleasure racata, in recent reporting com“. the French Lightweight Cham
to add another notch to their
Melbourne, Dec. 22, The Australian Middleweight thrilling effort. In Champion, Al Bourke, today an- winning the Colony 1953 Cross naunerd his immediate retirement Country Team Championship from boreal
to the brings further honour to this Melbourne Herald. and unit wand to get three "There does
appear to bo runners in the first five placings any regular "work":"
for me,
*""""Bourke, told the
plon, Jacques Herbillon, and taller.
America's Percy Bassent, has now been arranged to take placo on January 2 at the Paris Sports Palace-France-Prease,
not
In the night
League Snooker windend a first rape Girald, while added at Bourke
*HQLF. bent Dockyard RC 8-9,"in-a George Younger Baco ket League match last night.
formance.
eurot intended to farm in Tasmania Darbyr VA » Burke, who,,is 25, has hind
[vobetid: 42 comista för. 14, wins, one drawr.
had and three deferlin-heater,
couple of „W WEIH PRID [inội thla: colimh :. that
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