PROGRESS REPORT
The Cycling Season Approaches The Half Way Stage
By "N'TACA"
THE CHINA
WEDNES
-DECEMBER
1934.
The present cycling season has almost reached its half way mark and-It Is,
good idea to look around and see exactly how things are going.
Two season-long competitions are in progress, the Best All Rounder Contests for Time Trial and Massed Start, the majority of events held during the year affecting one or the other of these two competitions>
most
alther by the riders or attendant crowdą.
Let us take first the Massed Start contest, the trophy for which
the Lord Shield,
The economy of the Colony awarded to the rider who based largely, on its transport aggregates
from facilities and points
any interference by sporting organisations would With only four more quality-result in a dim view being taken ing events to go, Hurford by the responsible authorities. (REME "CC) is in an unassail. and quite righily 0. able position, having 33 points to the 11 of his nearest adver-
selected events,
sory still in the Colony, Wilkins son (RAP Sai Wan). The maxi- mum obtainable points from the remaining races is only 20, Hurford can afford to concen- trate on Time Trials for the rest of the year, secure in the know- ledge that the Lord Shield is his to hold for a year.
MUCH MORE OPEN
The competition for the South
China Morning Post Cup, the
large felds, particularly of the slower riders and Cpl. Rogi 13. to be congratulated on his prise.
Bearing Week's
1
tie
Ho
Entries For The 6th Race
Meeting
The Hongkong Jockey Club's Bixth Race Meeting, which I scheduled for December 27 and January 1, at "Happy Velloy. provides "races for all clamco of ponies, with the feature Sevda Pwany, when Cinas: I ponies. likely to be seen on the compote In the six furlong sprint for the Steward's Cup.
Eighteen events have been
thallers from Hongkong who are, mak-Arranged and the entries and
Disssional ranks of the game in The news has "Just reached ax Army "caplain and Colony re- Joined Bury as a full-time profes-
these factors in' ming, the local point,, and the majority of Hongktorig, and his igning? will l'colti biting wind could not sup-
mako a cyclo rogc.on roads as unobtrusive as pos-
Time Trial B.A.R., is in a much more
Present open position, leader on
distances la three Sanderson, with an uggregatosible. time for 23.00 and 100 miles of 7-63-12, with Deeley, (40 Div, Batte School), he only other rider to date with three figures
End second
count,
to A-28-47.
a
In
Easy leader of the two-figure Lable, (20 and 50 miles), is Gower, (RAF Sal Wan) whose aggregate of 3-10-07 is over two minutes better than that of the noxt man, Foster, (Kai Tak Exiles), Rolt, ( Hussary) cornes next with 3-14-26, followed by Hurford, 3-15-11, and Poole, (Kal Tak Exiles), 3-17-80. Lord completes the table of those with two distances to with a total of 3-26-02.
on
the look at the present who striche Kong Swimming Pool. The and the Army,aldo.. Granger 1 (Yorg/Contestania In these bouts are as
The rules 311 force cnsure that all riders comply with them so long as the beginners Highway Code and Rules of the realised that riding could be a even if one Road, even though
at times i
pleasurable hobby may lead to a hold-up and loss merely pottered" and did not of time. Everything is done to try to cutspeed the racing heads. I am inclined to agree with them.
Cycling has so many facets that everyone, regardless: It is realised that there may of age, sex and almost of phy- be a number of persons like Mrsical condition, can derive pléă- and benefit from this R. who would like to see some sure of these events, and in order to honpariel of pastimes. And can
the Hon. this possible,
quote the
Cisc of one, Tomm who Sec. of the HKCA, Capt. Lord, Hughes,
retired
at 03. 11 Int. Wksp., REME, will give Farned to ride a bike, and untli detalls of courses, etc, any his death recently, put in up to one genuinely interested, if 8,000 miles a year, just potter- they will send their address. Ing Does that
last season's
Ptc. Mothracn VS. Pte. Fletcher (33 Host).
vs.
Ptc. Hardak
Cpl. McConnel Feather: Gnr. Comber (14 Fd. RA) vs. Pie. Treble (Kings).
Light: Pte. Cahill (Kings) vs. Ple. Coltage (Essex).
L/Welter: Gnr. Wolfenden (27 HAA) vs. Cpl. Clarke (CPO).
Marshallsea (19 Col, Edwards
Cpl.. Delanes Pto. Owen
tory Indeed, with possibility of draw have been very', satisfac blz Delds facing the starter. In the majority of races,
There will be nine events on each day, and on the First Day there are four sprints and dive longer-distances: On tho Second Day, the same number of sprints have been arranged. events have replaced swo, raqes but two Champlona courbo
over one mile, Sta
The following are the entries for both days;
FIRST DAY *** (December 31) 1-Thurbes. Haricap Novices. Clan D. 1 Mile, Angello Power, Butter Sweet Bright knight, Tirki
Lady, Full, Bwings. Gladiolus, Mone- tary Fund, Rowanglen, Symphony, Thunder: Sky, Nat, Kwong,
2-alway Handicap, Class 3. From 1.M.P.. Killed, Victory, Anniver- Káry 10, Cordon" "Bleu, · Corvette, Diana, Fighting Spirit, Ginger, Har- many, Highght, Hiram C. New Love, Our Pride, Outsider. "Pot Q'Gold Prince Dahlia, Ringway, Tell-me-more, Thousand Miles.
3-Epsom Handicap (1st Bro.). Class . Mile. Armament, Ahore, Comet, Cornhill, Dreadnought, Good Girl, How Do I Know, Koon- Yum Bhan. Oceanie Bky, Orang Beauty, Precious Mine, Uncle Willie, Vagabond King. Vaibridge:
Hay
Thirsk Randicap. Claw 9.6 Furs. Deshing Beauty 11 Dutch Courage Gracechurch. Herres Moon, Latste. Queenpots, Roue d'ur, Bouth Pacific, Busan, Wild Heroy.
Proudstown Handicap. Clasi, 2. From M.P. Anna, Beautiful Lie, Beautiful Star, Caesar, Emerald, Fenchurch, First Edition, Gabriel Junks, Geronimo, Gold Medal. Tex- fold, Knock-again; Kare Triomphe, Meadowbrook, New Jersey, Not men, Winning Rush.
Nowe of the signing comes from two separate sources from the player Himself and from the club. In a lotter to a friend Wells says that he took some time to consider several offers but that he finally decided to sign MISSED THE POINT
for Bury as it would enable him to 1100 at home. As usual, the roaders of last misscd the
joins Manager Dave Yesterday another 35 bouts question
the
Russell, who is well known werg completed and even the local answerp quoted the names of cycling bodies have always made the old-stagers who are
be still
ably disappointment to prem the enthusiasm either their Start and Finish plonts for riding and racing, such as the
Aston Villa who were very keen the crowd
the boxera Mossed Start
to get chim to go to the Mild Bodeg took place at 10 weights eventa on WD 72-year-old Alfred Steer, who rends, and refrained, except for has ridden over 500 racing miles landa
and the finals are to be staged one instance which was im during the past season at home. It, is interesting take a quick p Thursday at 2.45 p.m. at
14 up by the
The mediately picked
question nsked from · advertising the maximum
which one nge at Police.
could routes to be used.
START Haing, few who considered this aspect City), Casey (Chelsea), Buckløy. "Flyweight:
that there fgroed
โช no
(Everton), Wells (Bury), Long. land (Brighton), Fraser (Car Gon)) Usle Unlied), Stevens (Leeds United), Lungo Bennett (No Reeves (Chelson).
Koroa), nes), Doyle (Non-League Pro.), Chase (Gorleston).
trial Lunnon is booked for a with Reading when he gets home and it is believed that ea-Bennett has already signed for one of the big amateur sides in the North of England.
In an article which appeared in an-English newspaper, under headline From Hongkong 10 Gigg Lane Wells" signing is glyen a lot of publicity but
Loopardstown llandicap. Clas special mention is also made of
2. From 15 M.P. Ambition, Bengal Pio, Whelan (Kings) the high standard of football in va dar. Longuchayo (32 Mod Crackerjack.
Lancer, Ben More. Cherierat, Hallmark, Home this Colony
RA).
Bulider, Ping On, Skylon,. Star-gio, Many of the players I have Heavy; Gnr
7-Epsom Handicap (ind Beo.). Ashford (8 cm 1 Usted above are gives detailed Med RA) vs. Gnr.
Mile. Advancement, Grant (32 Atomic Cemar, Attractive Power, ...and it finishes with Mod. RA). mention..
Blaxing, Brivisto, Conqueror, Free comment that this koks like
Kick, Free Success, Hewsdan Moon, Heavy: Cpl. Morgan (REME/ Hurry on. Regs, Rebel 11, B.Iver turning into a profitable couch-
BA) vĩ. Pie, Gould Dahila, Straight Fluun. Mod. ing ground for kujutt, stars.
soccer
Elas Bay Handicap. CLAY "There's in nothing
T like (Kings)
From 15 MP. Barometer, Bari In addition to these champion- Lawers, Blogsòm Time, Congratula
Emperor Delight, Callant to a still better now of to arrange two special contests. Knight, Honey Dew, Jennifer, Jungin load and todent to the Army in Hong- but no firm details of these aru sang, Matador, quirette, Timber
Queen, Lady Gloucester Manx yet "available.
9Powerstown Handicap. Class 6. From MP. Aan Hing. An the Victory, Avoca, Char Ting, Citation, Cordon Rouge, Debutante, Diamond queen, Fal Chi, Fleeting Moment Hawker Hunter Huntington, Marine Charter, Peachums. Perfectibility. Phoenix, Speedy Roger, The Stran ger. Tiny Grey, United Victory.
SECOND DAY
(January 1) 1.Tylam Bay Handicap, Hey Novices. Clasa 7. From 2 M.P. Colin, Courtier. Fleetmaster. Tortura, Fox Hunter. Invincible, (N.T.)....Far King Rider, No Regrets. Pearl of Souvenir. The
make
Me R7
his around
answer your query, { Lancashire,
QUIET WEEK
The past
beloved
di
ing
in
PEACE REIGNS
Korea may still be a problem weak has been a to the Great Powers; Inter- quiet ons from the racing point planetary travel may sull bo but a dream in the minds of men: of view, the only events to be count. held being
CC 50 the world itself may still be in the REME miles Tunc Trial Championship state of flux; but
one great
at once
the přide Pegasus CC.
signed on again for #ponsors, the Bianchi fem. The
Weiter: Car, Fd, RA) vs. (Kings)
L/Middle: (Kings)
Middle
$2
There remain to count for the and an Open 10 miles TT by the matter has been decided. Foust publicity.ând. It may' eventually ship bouts it is hoped to be ablr | Gon,
competition two
events at 25
niles, three at 50 miles and two ot
100. It would be a bold man who would venture to forecast the winner of the contest, but will slid out my neck" to say that the winner will have to do round about the 4-30 time for the 100 miles to put his name on the coveted SCMP Cup.
The Army Inter-Unli Team Championship
Lable
shows
REME CC to be in the lead from 7 Hussars, with 146 points to
The REME event was won by the ageing Lord, who repeated
Sectio
of the cycling world, | kong - - Aks
ins
his performance of last epson minis of all cyclists are at rest, by beating Hurford in the second peace
of
the
three
reigns over all-un Championship next year. events and boing lovel on points
Question for the week:
YOU want to sea in Column?
in the overall competidon with do one race to go.
It was just one of those days, very hard one to boot, when Lord was in top form and Hur- ford was a bit below his best.
46. Four events remain to ba They were the only two riders decided, so the position is still to nish the
course, the
pretty fuld, with 7 Husna ps-wind acting as a deterrent to sibly having the edge in the the remainder, who ali packed
the
25 miles mark.
betting as having a beiter poten-ground tal Time Trial team. We shall Lord's time of 2-14-54,
GOOD REASON
An Interesting letter from "Mr R." raises the question of advance publicity of cycling evenis, drawing attention to the fact that roules and starting points are not announced
while
what
this
MARKSMEN SCORE 11
siow by present-day standards, POSSIBLES.
beat Hurford's by 98 and constitutos
seconds
Class record for the distance.
new Veteran
The Colony
Army pollen in the Colony are getting ready to welcome dagt scuam's Secretary back to the fold. Major Donold Erick is due back from UK. leave in a few days.
TENNIS TOURNEY
•
with the Land
Good progress is being made ball Legurs and the leaders in
Forces Baukot the different follow
sections ére RA
Major Units....58 Coy. RASC. Minor Units (Hongkong).... HKCTU.
The arrangements for the Minor Units (Kowloon)...
East Farin 68 Sqn RE- 1900 AOP — 54 Sen. RE,
Land Forces Tennis. Champion- 200 LAA Bly, & 3 Sqn. HK Sigs.
Minor Units and ships have worked well some excellent tennis has been seen. The advent of the sudden cold spell his : permitted the players every opportunity to
Hope Scrabo.
Clear Water Bay Hand.cap. Cam 3. From 14. M.P. Tidrs. Calling potential Soccer Reiddup, Hellzapoppin, Jip On, John play hard and long without ferees In the New Territories. Squadron Leader, Tom Thumb, The Halifax, Kentucky, Lady, Murland. unidue fatigue and even if the If you are ready for examination Quarry Bay Handicap. Class 8.
Battle
the you should present yourself at 132 Miles Desert ot
Gold, Green
Alder' "didn't place there were the D & M Wing of 7th Hussara vet etfield, Penterce. plenty of our
of others to keep,
Wish-Ringdale, Senorita, at Sek Kong next Sunday morn phone, Wild Out, every af
Tuda Fourth round of the one Interested
ing at 10a.m.
Causeway Bay Handicap. Class Small Bore Lengue
Trainees should report to
4.8 Furn Air Power. Beautifu Phoenix, Can Do, Feldmaster, Fer necessary arrangements for the Boted, King A. Mineola, Pay Day, examination.
Royal Command, Sama Again, Seu- Are, Spinning Wheel, World Peace.
Blytam Bay Handicap
2nd Sec.), Clase From
MTP. Blondie, Boyne, Crown Wilnews, Festival View, Henrietta, Laddle,
Probability, Pearl Diver peffer, Tip Top, Trade Wind, VIP. 'Cup Class 1.6 Fun American Carrot, Aviemore Aces Gold Crown, Gold Cup. Iping. Marsiui, Firefly, fire ato. Tour
Sunday's event, the Pegasus Match was freld at the Hongkong | 200 courts, so, kindly lent SSM Dawson who is making the ward View, Golden Dahlia, High
CC "0", was divided into two Gun Club, Tsunwen, last Sun cinsacs, the Long
Markers day. December 12. award being won by the pro- muting Club's Ron Birk, with a
The highest team scores were There is a good reason for this. 27 min, ride, a very good effort, Defchee Forca "A with 1.186 | returned by the Royal Hongkong Cycle Sport has been enrried as the fastest of the "fast" men, oul in the Colony for the past 18 Roll, could only manage a 26-Pants out of a possible 1,200. months withcul any, interference | 45. These extra events are with the norma) road
is
|
Hongkong Cricket Club, have played well and there has been no excuse for players not |, being able to produce their best
- · UMPIRING "COURSE ̧- competitors would havG pro- From soccer to hockey....and form, although I belleve several ferred it just a little warmer.
a timely reminder to those who | FOLLER SKATEES pro desirous of qualifying as
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