ERAPIER'S Two-day Sixth
British soccer strike may be averted
London, Dec. 29.
A threatened strike of professional footballers in the English League ap-
peared likely to be averted today.
The League disclosed that its, The players threatenet tu! trike on January 21, unless proposals had been necepied by esterssions were made to their representatives of the players dumends for the adsobtion of the jang the clubs at a recent "peace tim wage and for frie- conference" with a Ministry of dom to negotiate their own con- Labour official carlier this tracts.
month,
Hut the Football League.
wate
MEETING ON JAN. 9 which controls professional League football in England, The League's proposals will 1 day agreed to abolish these considered by the individual maximum
system
Club chairmen at a meeting in two years, Meanwille 1 London on January and by Professional Footballers raise proposed Le
the the maximum from £20 1 week Association
be to £30.
1xed.
CHESS
with
on a date to
The proposals also include concessions over contracts. A club's right to retain a player is modified.
If a
player refusea to sign, the League Management Com- initiee will set up machinery to enable him to find other clubs before his current contract expires on June 30.
DO
If a player is not transferred by June 30 and the club wish retain him pending a transter, the club must be pre- pored to pay him minimum į retaining wige of £15 a week until he is transferred. Players transferred at the club's request rather than their own would be entitled to a special payment.
Finally contracts could be negotiated for three years Instead of one.-China Mall Special,
HOCKEY TRIAL MATCHES FOR INTERPORT 'A' AND
Here is a quick win from the Moscow tournament (Bhimann Puct which lustrates how attack undertaken with too tw pleces can let in the opponent
winning П ter-attack. 1 P-Q4. Kt KB3; 2 P-QB31, P-K2; 3 Kt 10 QB3 B-K15, 4 P-K3. P-Q3; AB-QJ, P-B16 KL-XL, K HR 7 0-0, 0-0; 8 B-Q2. Q. K2. 9 Q-B2, R-Q1; 10 or -KI P-QR3: 11 K-81. -
Q2: 12 P-QR3. B-R4; 13
Kt5
4. Kt-R2: 14 P-K4. Kt-
'B' TEAMS ON MONDAY
By NUMPERE
netter 14 PXP: 15 K: | To make way for Interport Trials all Men's League
P KI-B3): 15 PXP, PXP
(White has an easy win after
12
Q-R5; 16 P-RJ, KLBT
ch: 17 Rx Kt. Qxh: 18 P
QK14. B-B2; 19 PXP, BxP:
THE CHINA' MAIL,· FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1960.
RACING COMMENTS
Meeting opens on Monday
|
VIRTUOUS CAN WIN THE STEWARDS CUP TO MAKE
IT TWO IN A ROW
The Royal Hongkong Jockey Club's Sixth Race Meeting will be run off on Monday, Jan. 2 and on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1961.
The programme will consist of 18 races, ten on the First Day
and eight on the Second Day.
On the First Day the first bell will be rung at 11.30 am and the first race |
run at 12.00 noon. The tiffin interval will be after the Fourth Race at 1.30 pm.
On the Second Day the first bell will be rung at 1.30 pm and the first race run at 2.00 pm.
The Stewards Cup over alx furlongs for Class I horses on Monday is the main event of the two-day ineeling.
Here are my estimates of the chances on Monday:
FIRST RACE.
Epsom Kandlesy (First Sec- Lon): Ona Mile.
make amends for its failure in its last attempt in the Folke stone Handicap (Second Section! over the mile at the 4th Race Meeting.
For the third position a great struggle could ensuc between Bonlis (Cruz) and Bingo (Robert Tsal).
FOURTH RACE
Epsom Handicap (Second Sec- {tion): One Mile. The opening race of the day is i The second batch of Class 7 contined to Clace 7 horses to be horses will battle out the finish
in tills race. ridden by novice jockeys.
Carola is coming up to race- winning form and should help nemica lankas J. S. C. Neal fo add another win, to bla credit.
New Record Bentfaction
Ida (Alex Lam), having hit winning form, can make it two in a row over this distance.
Miracle (H. K. Hung) has been well tuned for this ruce and hos a chance to succeed.
(Sanny Shum), Hylamon (Lal Chun-fai) and (Michel), Pot Haminer Mili (D. Wayne) are fit O'Gold (Stanley H. H. Ho) and enough and could cause an upset Marota (Sliva) have shown here. mach in morning gallops and
Hockey matches scheduled for Monday Jan-should provide a spirited chal- uary 2 have been postponed.
With the interport at Macao Sliva (Recreio). Alonco (Re- PKS. B-B2: 21 BXP ch only four weeks away the Hong-erein), O. K.
--B7:
PXP: 20 R-
Dallah (IRC).
(Nav Bharat), L. Guterres (Re- craic). Reserves: Y. Khan (Nay Bharat), J. Celiacs (Recreɔ), Beckell (Army).
14 P-R3. Q-R5: 17K-K1, Ktong Interport team will play a Narbu Lama (Army). Gardner
P-KS. R-KI: 19 Pfurther practice match, this time BS BK 17 19.
against an Army XI at Scokun- 14 Q-K? 21 Kt-Q5 wina
poo starting at 3.30 pm. alere): 20 BxB. B-B7; 21 PX 1 PXF: 22 BXP ch! Restens, for if 22.. QxB: 23 R-Ba ch wins the queen
Solution No. $350.- Kt-Q4 threat 2 R-BS), BXKt; ~2 RB7, or RCXKi; 2 R-K3, or KRI: 2 R-QBG.
London Kspreia Service.
H
'A' team
lenge for premier honours in this opener of the two-day race meet. ing.
FIFTH RACE Thirsk Handicap (Second Sec- ition): One Mile.
In this race, Not So Bad (K. SECOND RACE
Kwok) appears to have the beat recommendation for a win in Thurak Handicap (First Sec-view of its no gallops over the tlon): One Mile.
Į mile lost Saturday morning dur- This race will be contested by ing training in 1:57.3, last quar- Class 6 horses. A dispute
forter 29. In pursuance of the policy to superiority will be settled be select the Interport 'B' team tween Altruism (Chun Kit) and The Interport team for
this hem only Second Division play- Cyclone (H. M. Botelho), Jud match will be:
Rers a trial match will be playedging from its win in the Brodick Kadir (Prison), Oliphant and on the same day also at Sookun-Plate for horses Class C over the Pellyie: (Army), Veloma (Ma-poo starting at 2 pm.
mile at the 4th Race Meeting in Ienensis). Bowell (Army), R. A.
1:47-4/5, 1 think Altrulum should win with Cyclone as the main opposition.
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'B' team
..
The following players have beth nominated for this trial:
RAF: Hyun, Downham, Ban- ley, Nash, Stevenson,
Army C: Daddell, Gilmore, Lee, Brasher, Bryerly.
Army 'B': Goodban, Hum- phrey, Fairford, Gabriel, Limbu, Leach,
Nav Bharat 'B': A. Rahim, G. Gill, G. Pannu, V. Singh.
HKHC 'A': Gahloor, McCosi, Macauley.
Prisons: Zia 1fussain, Omar.
Demons: B. Eastman.
KCC 'B': R. B. Bell.
Ladies' League
In the Ladies' Division three matches which were
postpon- been Saturday
ed in November have rearranged, two for
and one for Monday.
The mort excluing koine will be that between KCC and Gremlins A Gi King's Park
a
Australia · 114
for three in
second Test
Melbourne, Dec. 30.. Australia after winning the toss, were 114 for three at lunch on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies here today.
Don Juan (H. M. Botelho) is Batsmen dismissed in a morning of interesting also specdy.
cricket were Colin McDonald for 15, Bobby Simpson for 49 and Neil Harvey for 12.
EIGHTH RACE
Windsor Handleap: One Mile. This race is for the First Sec- tion of Class 2 horses.
King's Parchment (K. Kwok) and Prominent View (1. C. Ph) should fight out the issue in this event. I prefer the former.
Lynnber (Allan Chan) is don- gerous too and a longer shot j Ülant (D. Wayne).
(Second
NINTH RACE Curragh Handicap Section): Six Furlonge.
It is about time Vingt Et Un (Chun Kit) came into his own. In my estimation he has Top Speed (P. Plumbly) to contend with in this race and should have the better of the argument at the Bnishing line.
For those who are looking for an outsider, I suggest Oriental Pearl (Alex Lam).
Missis J. (D. Wayne) should not be overlooked.
Norman O'Neill, not out at | splumer Johnny Martin, wistle the adjournment for 28. had a the West Indies have dropped narrow escape at two, when Joe their opening batsman Cammle Solomon at slip dived and got Smitir for speed bowler Chester his hand to the ball but could Watson. not hold it,
The West Indies opened with an all-speed attack with Wesley Hall and Chester Watson, but both bowlers get little help from the easy plich.
· Hall, though not bowling with his usual venen end accuracy. made the first breakthrough at 35 when shortish delivery went off McDonald's wrist into the hands of Watson at first slip,
Second wicket
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The teams ATO: Austral; R. Benaud (Cap- tain). A Davidson, Les Flaveli, W. Groul, Nell Harvey, J. Mar- in. F. Misson, K. Mackay, C. McDonald. N. O'Neill Simpson.
Indies:
and R.
West
F. Worrell (Captain), C. Hunte, J. Soltenon, Rohan Kanhai, G. Sobers, S. Nurse. G. Alexander, S, Ramad- hin, A. Valentine, W. Hail, C.
Watson.
SCOREBOARD
The second wicket came after the first double bowling change,
First Inninga Worrell claiming with
the
C. McDonald e Watson wicket of Harvey in his first
Hall over and before he had conced-R. Simpson e Alexander
ed n run.
Sobers
Hall West Indies' third wickol N. Harvey с followed the reintroduction of Worrell Hall after a rext the fast N. Nell not out. bowler having Simpson caught L. Favell not cut. behind.
Extras Australia reached their 100 In 90 minutes,
The first Test at Brisbane end- ed in a tie after one of the most fantastic finishes in cricket Test
TENTH RACE
Windsor Handicap (Second Section): One Mile.
Maytime (Allan Chan) will command strong support in the last race of the day, but will The pony to watch, however, have the difficult task of beating is Golden Gypsy (Starr Liu). It a very flt Good Fun (P. Plum- has been showing improved form bly}, lately and it will give Not Ba Another horse which has Bad a keen fight.
shown improvement Is Edin- (burgh (D. Wayne). There is also Mascot (Albert) As an outsider Sincerely history. Lam), to be considered as this Yours (Wan Shek-ming) is n The Australians have omitted pony has been making rapid im good one to follow.
Updisay Kline for left-arm provement and the distance
I would, however, recommend should suit it.
le attention to Your Wish
Logle (Allan Chan) is recom- (P. Plumbly) as the pony is nmended for a long shot. good condition during morning gallops.
For an outsider I would take Tee Of (H. K. Hung).
THIRD RACE
Hexham Handicap: 1 M 3 F 05
Yds.
SIXTH RACE
Stewards Cup: Slx Furlongs. This is the main event of the afterhoon and will be contested by Class 1 horses.
Virtuous (T. H. You) has every chance of making it two in In this race, confined to Class fa row here without any real 3 horses, an Interesting finish trouble and should be well sup- should eventuate.
ported.
I think this race is likely to be Honey Bird (H. K. Hung) is fl won by Native Prince (H. K. and ought to have some say at Hung). It has shown gradual | the finish. improvement in morning work-
Glenisla (Chun Kit) and Win-
outs and can last the distance. Borno Stag (Alex Lam) wil I like too the chances of Carrie certainly not be too far behind (P. Plumbly). This pony is in the leaders at the finish with a good condition and ready to decent start.
IRC NEW YEAR
on Saturday, Gremlins go into this game with the advantage of two recent victorles over KCC, one In the League 2 fortnight jago and the second in the firt round of the Hockey Festival and I take them to win this Indian Jare too.
Recreio feature In both the other games, against Gremlins 'B' on Saturday, and St George's
should On Monday and
time both points cach place KGV 'A' at the The League Table..
Fixtures
SATURDAY DEC, 31
5
EVE DANCE
the
The Hockey Section of
Recreation Club ha organised an impromptu Dance Party on New Year's Eve, be- tween 8.00 pm and 1.45 am..
All members and their friends take are cordially invited. 10 tr- top of
Ladies Division KCC
Gremlins "A" at [King's Park 2.30 pm. Umpires:
K. Lall, A. Van Der Stuls,
Gremlina R VE Recreio nt A King's Park 4 pm. Umpires; F. Soares, J, Marcel,
MONDAY JANUARY 2 Hongkong Interport 'A' XI va Army at Sookunpoo 3.30 pm,
Hongkong Interport B XI trial malch at Scokunpoo 2 pm. Ladies Division St George's, va Reerels at King's Park at pm. Umpiręs M. Caswell F. Soares,
THE
SEVENTH RACE Curragh Handloap (Fiest Sea- tion): Bix Furlongs.
McKinley suspended
by USLTA Amateur
Rule Commitee
New York, Dec. 29, Chuck McKinley of St Louis was suspended today by the United States Lawn Tennis Associa- tion for acting "in a way detrimental to the welfare of the game" while in Australia as a member of the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team.
Class horses will rum this event and I strongly fancy Pixie (K. Kwok) as the distance La well suited to this horse although
The netlon.was taken in con- it falled to win the last time out | currence with David Freed, non- over this distance.
playing caplain of the Davis Cup
Apex (C. Y. Wong) is the next | squad. best bet, but it must also be bare in mind that Wet Paint (Chun Kit) is a fast moving horse and if it can take the lead there will be no catching.
George E. Barnes, President of the USLTA, said he and the Amateur Rufe Commlitce act-
ed folntly in the suspension in
WILL-AND THE WAY
Manchester, Dec. 20, 10-year-old Mamyan boy who asked Oldham Athlelle Soccer Club to help him blichhiko 10, Britain is getting a £20 boost from club supporter, it wAN learned today.
play for Dišham, a Fourth Division club.
long as I live," Bally added that he would pay back the 220 na soon as he got a job in Britain,
accordance with provisions of the by-laws of the UButa, pending filasi setion by the Executive Board.
'Regrettable'
The Executive Committee is expected to sit on the charges
tho
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Total for 3 wickels... 114
Fall of wickets: 1-35, 2-00, 3-105,
· Bowling analysis ...
OMR W 1 32 2
W, Hall
C. Watson
G. Sobars
F. Worrell
0 27
0
1 31
3
0 18
Reuter.
dear sir
Wrong end of the stick
on
lack, of of
I am surprised at the
etiquette the part your hockey correspondent "Nunpere" whose comments and criticisms on in article printed by a fellow correspon- dent in your sister paper,"op- peared in the China Meil.
Surely if "Numpère" har any- thing to say about the Sun- day Post-Harald article "What wikuld happen if Hongkong's hockey umpires avent оп strike?" he should havò ad- dressed his comments to the sources the Sports proper Editer of the Herald.
Having read both ile Herald
article and the commentar of "Numgere", I. have come to the And
"conclusion that your correspondent has got hold of stick. the wrong end of the He appears to be staunchly defending the umpircas it they needed defending Tho
when it meets in New Orleans on Feb. 3, and until a decision in arade McKinley ! bieligible to compete in tournaments matches played under auspices of the USLTA.
"McKinley's conduct in Aus- tralia was regrettable," Barnes maid in announcing voungster's suspension.
"It trought deserved criticism Upon himself, his team, the USLTA ant his country?"
the
Barnes said that Freed had
accept responsibility ter the stressed the importance of good boy. Then a clubs supporter mortsmanship to McKinley and offered the £20.
to each other member of his
He said he played right-wing for Selangor Rangers and "had been told by British soccer | Club officials felt they could noi coach Wally Barnes who re- cently visited Malaya UsaĻ, De had a "promising future,” Power | "My father, is a, eleck and ho Station Klang, Betancor, wrote to the club saying he needed £20 to bitchbike to Britain where the hoped to
The bay, Bally Balakrishnan, of j
Connaught Bridgo
THE GAMBOLS
YOURE VERY TALKATIVE
TONIGHT
GEORGE
WELL. I'VE OBEN LONELY ALL DAY
TODAY
cannot afford to 'send me or My £80," the letter said, "Please know, sir, that I shail -play and serve your club as
Mr J. Rowicy, the clab manager, team for months and had. re- said today: "I am sure we celved acounhees that cach can Ox the boy up on the player would be a good' ambar- ground staff.” — China mult | sadur,and that his conduct Spesial.
would be above reproach.---UPI.
by Barry Appleby
SHUT UP
ALONS IN MY LITTLE
OFFICE
THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY. MY SECRETARY AND GIVEN ME À DICTATING MACHINE
HOT WATER
·Instant
WITH GAS
Herald correspondent's comments Were obviously directed not of the umpires, but at some of the hot-headed hockey players we have ping- Ing the sport in Hongkong.
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