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AND NOW THE POOLS INVADE NEW ZEALAND
By J. C. GRAHAM
Auckland.
Football pools, long famillar to people in a number of other countries, have just been introduced to New Zea- landers as a new form of gambling with the chance of winning huge sums as the magnet.
During the past few weeks, thousands of New Zea- landers have received circulars from Pools promoters Airmail en- urging them to join in and win a fortune. velopes and forms are enclosed for the matches a fortnight ahead, to enable Now Zealandora to submit their entries In time.
With the forma come glowing | But legal opinion doubts accounts of how to win £75,000, whether anything can be done "We are extending our service to stop the Pools from opern.. to New Zealand following re-ing here. Experts think that quests from many residents, even if the Pools are ruled to Buy the promoters,
be not games of skili in New
cannot
"Nothing is too much trouble | Zealand, they stil where overseas clients are eun- cerned Specin arrangementa have been mule for coupons te be sent regularly by first class
banned us the law stands.
air mall, well in udvance of matches
MONEY ORDER Guarant es are given to pay all wantings without any need to a clan, and
19 are stukes ca money order, cash
descrlin by which best by
be
It is illegal to operate a ganig
of chance within New Zealand But there
very great doubt
nction Con
whe.her uny taken ugainst
brand,
Zealanders
my operating Dgainst Now part
for taking
through the mulla.
AN AGREEMENT
or cheque, either with the en-verseas
tries or in advance.
Although the New Zealander
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As it is, many New Zealand- its regularly buy tickets
lotteries, One Australian Jottery han thousanda of client
Ini big had in New
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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1955.
SPORTING SAM
SIX
SEVEN
EIGHT
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By Reg. Wootton
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OLD ARCH RIVALS-BRÁVES AND ST JOSEPH'S TO CLASH TOMORROW MORNING
By TIME OUT
Softball enthusiasts trooping out to the park this week-end will have more than their money's worth, as the long-awaited clash between the League-leading Braves and the mighty St Joseph's has finally been slated for decision at 11.00 a.m, tomorrow.
These old arch rivals have always been battling for the Senior "A" crown in the past years with the Saints coming off with the last two Championships.
This year, however, the tide is mediately crumbling to places in plate besides keeping base run- **** |changed as the Braves head the the next.
nera at bay. The infield quartet Laagne with 1 losses while
will be sparked by veteran ball- by
their en e-mighty rivals have
hawk Junior Remtrilos at the windy alley and two chalked
them. up against
inky Cariou Anh los tomorrow will
old reliable Yvanovich at the initial sack. farewell
tu 1050-54
ut as the next man the New Zealand win £73,000, the Government
Govermoent la upset at this latest example condoned the practice
So much so that enching an agreement with the Minister of Internal Affairs,
of enterprise.
Mr S W. Smith, has ordered his department to make
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think
sce
port on the legality of the ven- TUTE Meanwhile he commeals" we are going to use sport far the purpose of gambling it la u poker leakout, I can no sign of skill in the picture. It depends on forecasting the results ví matches between different football clubs of which Inst New Zealanders have hemd nothing, it must be regarded as an outright gamble."
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Under this it receives tax of Expence for every ticket
old in New Zealand.
The Pools are explainly nnt mone of
a game of chance than This outright lottery-end the
Zealand New
Post Office un- offendly welcomes
the new businesa, Sold a postal offiew: "I understand that in Dellain football
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Hitely go to Eddie 'k.d' Loureiro
Fap.
HARD HITTERS
About Time We Had A Labour Exchange
For Footballers
Says
DON
REVIE
I think it is about time we had a Labour Exchange for Footballers on the transfer list. This may seem a revolutionary step, and yet if we are to stop these long drawn out tedious transfer stories, it seems only answer.
the
The football public la, I am sure, tired of reading that Trevor Ford of Cardiff City is for transfor; that Bill Holden of Burnley is on the list; and that Don Revie of Manchester City is also available at the right offer,
Speaking as a player anxious him. Yet this was not revealed | They prove that you don't have to get away. I'm also of the to him until it was too late.
to be big to play Boccer; and opinion
that transfor dralk BATTLING BURNLEY this rapid interchanging of the should go through some central However, enough of transfer Burnley forward line-se typient authority like the
Football news. I'm
continerstal sure the public doesn't of the
brand of Lengue or the Football Associe-like these deals any more than | Soccer-is paying dividends, tion.
the players who only want
0
At the moment a player asks quick change of clubs so that Amazing how Burnlay always for a transfer. He is put on the they ein settle down,
list.
lol's
seem to be a club which goos If he is well-known, the Turn now to the League, and in for unbeaten runs. They did the great Bob Kelly, newspapers are full for days of
congratulate Burnley for when possible places he may go.
inside-forward their magnificent run of
of the 11 famous
They defent, Yet very often the player con-
Two 1020's played with them. matches wilhout
tooked cerned is completely in the dark
months ago they
us did it again in 1947 when they ns to which clubs are bidding though they were going to have won promotion and reached the for him until he is informed by a dight to may in Division One. Final of the Cup.
Now look at the table: they are
third. lying
Brown,
his own club
PRICE RING
Alan
the
Their centre-half in the great run in 1947 was none other than Burnley Alan Brown, their presart Is one of those quiet manager. It is quite a simple matter for manager,
Another club achloving great his club to put such a prohibi- chaps who doesn't like saying a
16 tive price on one of their players great deal. But my Manchester deeds in the First Division
club City colleagues will agree with Charlton Athletic. Amazing that that as soon as another
that
always 50 fine this London club, make an inquiry It soen
loses me
consistent, never hits the hend- digisting
tepma. interest when the
Manager Brown admits: "Tin lines like Arsenal, Chelsea mentioned.
keeping my fingers crossed that Spurs
Aguro is
You can't blame a club for
would be
Adamson seven
lads to get
Burnley
are A
or
The Senior "B" sector of the men's side come up with a full programme this week us all four teamg re featured Inorrow's afternoon card. Tak- The hot corner spot wili most Overshadowed by keying top billing will be the up-whose capable glove makes this match in the morning, the after-and-coming Hurt leanes ZVONENT fincas between
who improved considerably since section almost impenetrabic, With | Marques? Warriors and the the str
start of the season better-the absence of their regular key- Chirrse Ahuettes, in the
"slugger Guterres, unly
the Ing Comets and Delawareser Tony other Sentor "A" Division in thele
who is away at camp, manager steady climb
trying to get the highest possible we don't suffer many more in- Charlton, like Burnley, are the
superb Carvalho will probably lave pennant Indder.
price for one of their playersures. With Jimny Melloy, our fast moving aide with
Irish Tiger Hussain filling in that Yet at the same time, a neutral forward, still on crutches, Jimmy of the
International Inside- team spirit. Even at this stoge 11 May butt these
‡ኒ tomorrow's scuffle, they
SoDcon, I rather fancy teous aur known as 'unpreifiet-
with
body would be more likely to ems buts
the second-
unfit for the past both will bo challenging for 115 up p brillant placed Comets for the
come to third
proper transfer tex.
ter think
wooks and That's
Burke also League or Cup by the Ume next Grand of ball one week - time this year. The other game
why I
there out, we cannot afford any more May comes round. should be an unemployment ex-tads young Charlie in their line-up of outfielders,
"hurt.
Best story I've heard for a Remedios Delawares having
the Braves have such top-billing
change for footballer, As soon Burnley haven't
was about the the playing og me As a player went on the transfer staff to keep up their challenge way he grabs goals without do
goal held day at the expense of the
nars as Budji Dhuber, 'Spiky, list, his name
"poacher" always noted for the cellnrites-HK University
Guterres, Frank Louretro
sub for First Division hor irs mitted to this body. They would their injured list bet es any ing the heavy donkey work In The game worth watching in Derek Sirke, all of which are the Ladies'
hard Division is
hitters.
fix the fee, bearing in mind his bigger. Yet Menager Brown and midfield. Shown a photograph of Judging on past ability, and also how many more his tiny-tot forward line, deserve his Capanda-Colleen duel 9,00 perfonpuncts, the outfield
ni
the wide bay. team,
not for
this game will probably be years of football there would be
their play noticing himself in the opposing left in him Inises from these squads are b southpaw Budji Dhober at eft,
goalmouth, wisecracked: "Where stonewall Spiky Guterres at
Having fixed keep bunch and can be counted
the fee, the
am I? Must have been off my centre and on to put up a poed show from
youthful Frank player would be informed which
It is pood for football when game grafting in midfield!" Loureiro Izr the
Interested in start to finish. While this match
rightfield curbs were
his these small fellows make n show.
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the is going on at the "A"
case now-be diamond,
could make his the rookie Tal Tung girls, sull
cholte, It-hing for their first victory, will be having an embarrassing tine
In the far off ground as their rivals tomorrow are none other than the League-leading Wahoos and quee again Iepaided score will be in the uming.
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Ackld up all these fentures, a Nrst-class battery, an airlight Infield and an impregnable out Bold and
have beatable team in the Braves and that is exactly the position as it stands today.
you
1-
The Suinis, though still able
do a lot of damage LO The Junior circuit will dominate this afternoon's but a shade of their old form pennant-contending teams, aro card with the spotlight falling when they managed to cop lwo sharply on the yet unbeaten PI
successive Championships, The Dodgers when they take on the
the main reason for the slow de hard-Oghting Overseas contin- cline of this mighty squad is gent. Later on in the afternoon, probably so to the Lose of the youthful Seminoles, under their aoe hurier Vic
Pedruco, the able hands of Jindo Hussain, who mugrated OVET to the will be keeping up with Dod- Bravos' camp this year. gers when they meet the lowly Tal Tung outfit,
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Under the present system, he doesn't know anything until his club chooses to release the forrnation.
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UNBEATEN RECORD
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THIRD RACE MEETING
Saturday, 10th & Saturday, 17th December, 1955. (To be held under the Rules of the Hong Kong Jockey Club) THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF 19 RACES The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 pm, and the First Race rơn at 2.00 p.m. on both days.
The Secretary's Office at Alexandra Ho will close at 11.45 am on both days.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
NO PERSON WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED. All persons MUST wear their badges prominently displayed throughout the meeting.
club who "owns" the player.
You'll notice I use the word "owns", because thet
Is how most professional footballers lock on the present set-up.
I can recall the case of a famous international footballer a few years ago who went on the list. A In his vacated post, they have He wanted to go.
acarby club wanted him. Yet he was young southpaw A Sauch
Tiffins will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in their not told with veteran
representativos were in town until after hourg
Avos į advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 72811). of negotiation he was persuaded
Bucks Sherry standing by. Here is whero their main
weakness
at
the
for
other
have
Ken
away.
He told me later he would never have signed for this club if he had known others wanted
RUGGER QUIZ|
ANSWERS
Admission Badges at $10.00 each per day are, obtainable through the Secretary, on the written or personal introduction of a Member, such member to be responsible for all visitors intro- duced by him.
NO CHILDREN will be admitted to the Club's premises
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of admission will be $3.00 each per day payable at the Gate.
Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to pay the requisite fea of $3.00 in order to gain re-admission.
MEALS and REFRESHMENTS will be obtainable in the RESTAURANT.
SERVANTS
Servants must remain in their employer's boxes except for passing through on their duties. They may on no account use the Betting Booths in the Members' Enclosure.
CASH SWEEPS
FULL STRENGTII Tomorrow's feature attraction between thve League leading
lles 48 to join another club many miles during the Meeting. For this purpose a Child is a person under Braves and the
Salleh is not yet seasoned hard-hitting
the age of seventeen years. Western Standard. Saint Joseph's sure promises to the job while veteran Sherry be a battling tooth and nail, Bucks has lost the 'sting that hammer and tongs' affair as both once went behind his overy these teams will be in full
Looking at the pitch. strength to renew their age-old part of the roster, the Salota feud that have lasted for the have a steady catcher in Mario Red' Pereira, whose brilliant past six years. Fans can be as- sured that not dull moment moves
plate will be shown in this exciting squashed quite few opposing tussle as thrill after thrill will calles Long ball hitter keep them glued to their seats Donaldson will stationed at first while vaterans Art Ozurio throughout the contest.
With no losses against them second and third basea respec- and Benny Omar will be taking yet Ed Carvalho's Braves
will tively. enter the field as favourites
Glant' battle.
Considering At the short stop position, the The reputation of their opponents.
Saints wil probably have mentor Carvalho of the Braves Claude Pugh instead of youthful will probably start his strongest Onofre Roose Sousa for this nine, with the main load rest-big game. The outfielders jobs
on the steady hurling arm will prove to be
a head- quito of fastballer Vie Pedruco on the ache to manager Jindo Hussain as he has Gussie Pereira, Sonny will Azevedo, A. G. Ismall,
Leonard, Joacquim Collaco and A. E. Ablong
to pick from. Once again think the starting outfield trio will be Gussic Pereira at left, Sonny Azevedo It, at centre and Dave Bambino' Leonard at right...
this
slab.
Ridearm Reggie Mattos
In
bo calling the plays behind the
They Gave Him
The "Gate"
Dave
Judging them team for feum, defensive as well Ds offensive, Albert Warburton hung up his Ea Carvalho's Braves have a football boota last season after alight edge over the Saints but long service in the South East as the saying goes 'anything can Lancashire League with Bury St happen in a ballgamo! If the John's. He became a committee underdog Salate should como man and studied to become, an through with their old Cham-
coach.
pionship St. John's
form that brought Recently Reserves were
a man short, them three pennants, they may Albert turned out and badly in- be the first team to lower the jured the ligamenta of one knee. Braves
this colours In appreciation the club gavo Even if not, they will dennitaly. him the whole of the ""gate" | fight until the inat – man --la-
"OUT".
money.
Impossible situation
year.
PRECIOUS DROPS FOR PRECIOUS MOMENTS.
RAVEL RIS
CHERRY HEERING
(1) Joo has every right to be indignant. Until the ball has passed his right foot in this case It is still in the scrum. Had it passed Joe's right foot and he had then swung out and brought it in been penalised
he would have under Law 15 (A).
(2) The referee was right. Law 27 (1) states, the ball is in touch
when, being in the In the case of two-day Race Meetings, Through Tickets may possession of a player, it or the be purchased for each day of the Mosting provided that the second player carrying it touches A day is on a date not less than five days after the first day. In touch line or the ground beyond all other cases Through · Tickets will only be sold for the whole
Meeting.
Through Cash Sweep Tickets at $10.00 ach for the second day may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Of.es at Queen's Building, (Chater Road), and 8, D'Aguilar Street during normal office hours and until 11.60'n.m, on the day of the Race Meeting.
Particular numbers within the series 1 to 4,000 may bo reserved for all race meetings as Through Tickets. Such tickets will be issued consecutively only and the right is reserved by the Stewards to cancel any reservation for Through Tickets for a particular Meeting if it is found that sales may not reach the number reserved in the series 1 to 4,000.
Tickets reserved and available but not paid for by 10.00 a.m. (3) Joe is on-side. At one on
Friday, 8th December, will be sold and the reservation Law 19 (n) ho to on-side since point ho was off-side, but under i cancelled for future Meetings.
Tickets over 4,000 will also be issued consecutively, but "an opponent carrying the ball particular numbers cannot be reserved as Through Tickets has run ve yards,"
NOTICE
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
The reservation of any particular number does not confer on the registered holder any rights whatsoever unless the ticket bearing the appropriate number is issued to and can be produced by the holder.
reserve the right to refuse any subscription The Stewards also the right to remove any, name from subscription lists without stating reasons for their action.
Cash Sweep Tickets on the last race of the Mesting at $2.00 Bach may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Offices at Queen's 4th Race Meeting 1958/60 Building (Chater Road), §, D'Agullar. Street and 382, Nathan Road during normal office hours and until 11:00 am on both days of Ponies entered In thefr the Meatlog. Class on 18th December and}*** re-classified on 17th Decem-
Tickets for the Special Cash Sweep on the Pearce Memorial bor, will have their entries Cup scheduled to be run on 4th February 1988, at $2.00 each, may transferred to their new be obtained from the Cash Sweep Omeer, classification. 'Where races
aro, provided for more than
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SPECIAL CASH SWEEP
TOTALISATOR
Backers are advised not to destroy or throw away their fickets one distance in any one Class, until after the "all cisar" signal bas been exhibited, has Owners of re-classified ponts, ALL WINNING TICKETS AND TICKETS FOR REFUNDS will be required to "declare: MUST BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT THE RACE COURSE thair acceptance for one ON THE DAY TO WHICH THEY REFER NOT LATER THAN ONE HOUR AFTER THE TIME, FOR WHICH THE LAST RACE race only by Noon on Monday, OF THE DAY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO BE RUN FRA 19th December and have the PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE MADE ONTORN OR option of withdrawing the DISFIGURED TICKETS VILLADEREN ontry in the new Class, C. Bookmakers, Tie The men, ate, 2. ll not be permitted to operate
within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, By Order of
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