LOCAL AND HOME SPORT.
Cricket, Football, Golf, Racing, Yachting, etc., etc.
WEEK-END SPORT.
ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE
PROGRAMME.
LOCAL FOOTBALL.
LAI WAH CUP COMPETI-
TION
OPENING MATCH TO-DAY.
THE LEAGUE PROGRAMME.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 9th, 1927.
WHAT IS TAKING PLACE.
There is a varied and interesting There will be several important | sports programme for the week-end. football matches during the bext Providing the weather is fine there ten days. Today the Lai Wah Cup should be a big migration to the Competition starts, with the Ser- New Territories for the Fanling vices match. Next week, the other Hunt Steeplechase Meeting at two competitors meet (ie. Civiliana Kwanti. A special train leaves. China), with the final on "Satur Kowloon at 27 p.m., the return fare day, April 30th on the Club ground, being: 1st class, $1.50; 2nd class. Docents. Free parking will be allowed for cars off the Courac, but a fee of $5 each will be charged it packed opposite the stand. Eapier's selections for 'to-day's meeting will be found in another columa.
With regard to local Football, in the Lai Wah Cup Competition, the Army are playing the Navy at Soo- kumpoo. There are also a number of League matches, particulars of which will be found in our fontball
newa
The principal cricket match to-day will be on the B.K.Q.Q. ground, where an interport team will oppose a United Services team. The match is due to start at 19.30 p.m., but it is doubtful, at the time of writing, whether the ground will be in a playable condition. If it takes place the match should prove an interesting preliminary to the trials)
the Interport match with Shanghai at the Northern port in) May. There again play is pre- blematical and it all depends on the situation in the North in e' mouth's time whether the match will take place. The Hong Kong Committee are, howover, taking steps to get on with the trials. Details of other cricket matches are given in the! fixture list.
for.
There is no golf competition at Fanling this week-end, the nert competitions, particulars of which have already been given, are during the Easter Holiday.
<TO-MORROW.
The only local sports arranged for to-morrow are a golf match on the Kowloon City course between the
This is the third Lai Wah Cup senson, And the * Civilians ". have so far won the trophy.
The following games are down for decision to-day:
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GOLF.
ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF:
CLUB:
LADIES' SECTION.
Civilians.
Mr. Rowley Mrs. Oliver Mrs. Sommerfelt Mrs. Piercy Mrs Whyte-Smith Mrs. Dodwell
1.
1.
RACING NOTES.
[BY RAPIER]
KWANTI STEEPLECHASE
MEETING.
EXTRA RACE MEETING.
Tho
THE K.B.G.C.
THE ANNUAL REPORT.
HIGHLY SATISFACTORY YEAR RECORDED.
During the year a profit was made the Committee consider highly satis on the working of 80,575.11, which
story.
CRICKET NOTES.
The handicaps for the above I must apologize to my readers meeting are given below. The for the late appearance of my notes | Handicapper has accomplished a this week, but, curious as it may difficult task with great skill. He appear to the uninitiated, oven will no doubt come in for his usual
cricket scribes have their ordinary amount of criticism which is alway" avocations to attend to; and i a A match took place over the Old less attract a large crowd to-day desirable. To be effective, however, to an office desk, that I have spoil-sc of the Kowloon Bowling Green A highly satisfactory, year is re- The above meeting will doubt-
interesting and by no means uns Bense of duty nailed me so long corded in the report for the year Course at, Fanling on Tuesday last да an afternoon in the coun- chriticism should be based on ed half the Friday, breakfasts in Club, extracts from which are given when a team of ladies representing try sounds very promising especially knowledge of the capabilities of all the Colony, it is not my fault, but below. The annual meeting takes the Army and Navy were defeated after the depressing influence of ponies concerned and not con. by the Civilian ladies, the latter Hong Kong's recent logs eroded to those of a particular stable.y, and your, misfortune. Further place at the-Club House on Thurs- winning by 5 points to The an additional treat in store for the At the last Extra Meeting I was in has endured for Friday, joy bas
more, though heaviness doubtless day next at 3.15 p.m. teams were as under-
public on this occasion as Lient. Col.clined to think Sunburst Rose had E. B. Ferrers D.8.0.," and the been let in too lightly but luckily I discovery that you are not going come on Saturday morning with the Officers of the 1st Batt. Cameron-did not mention this at the time as ians have very kindly permitted the results proved the handicape to after all. Pardon this outburst of to be done out of this week's notes their Band to play selections dur-ba right in this instance. ing the afternoon" The hounds will veteran Spotted Sand has been 70 Friday afternoon and well, you feeling. I am writing this late on bo on view in the course of the fegated to "O" Class with a low recollect what the weather was afternoon and they make a pretty weight and it is to be hoped that picture as they are from the best be will not take this indignity too
like, do you not 7 English and Scottish packs and by much to heart. no means the non-descript crowd some people imagine. The fields will be larger than usual and as it} will be rather difficult to spot the Eve, 165; Battle Eve, 154; Sunburst week, and quite a lot of mintches the ordinary and sea-going members now pumber 335, and 5 life members. wingers, dividends should be on these, 142; Attabor, 161; August, were played eff.
140: September, 143; Macao Beauty,
N&W CLUB Hovax-The new pre big side. There will be three
The only first League Match to be mises have been occupied mace Bookies"
138; Papyrus, 149; Baccarat, 15;played was that between the I.E.C. Januszyfist this year, the general present to add to the Loongwa, 13: Laceda II 154; and the Gunners. As I anticipated possesses one of the finest and most afternoon's excitement. The Tutal Abstinence, 157; The Goblin, the soldiers were heavily defeated, confortable, pavilions in the Colony, opinion, being that the Club now sport and general arrangements 165: The Gomeril, 154; Brigade Smith as usual got runs for them, The Gene Committee and Build- are the same as before. The chief Call, 101; King of the Plains, 149; and it ovent on the Card is the Fanling Ukelele, 180. National (3rd race).
was very clucky that ins Sub-Committee express satisfac
tion with the materials and work. Parkes, who can be quite sful manship put into the building by the bat, was run out. They have, how. contractor, and the manner in which ever, a very bad tail, and were all of supervision was carried out for 96. The Indians, of course Messrs. Brossard and Mopin, archi- ausby Mr. E W. Blackmore, of had very little trouble in knocking off these runs. S. A. R. Ismail,
Mrs. Lambert
Army and Navy.
Miss Tyrwhitt
Mrs. Nicholl
A
Mrs. Boylan Smith Miss Jones
0
Mrs. Sankey
Lai Wah Cup-Sookunpoe "A"
The Competition for a Cut-glass ground at 4.30 p.m. Navy v presented by Mrs. Maitland Referee, Mr. Baldwin. Bow Breers. Dodwell who de Linesman, Meurs. Mackie and rated Mrs. Snakey in the final
Presley....
Navy team -4. B. Mullet (Hermies); Cook Hill (Despatch) and Lieut. Fleming (Frobisher) (Capt; 4 B. Klapland (Delhi), A. B. Daniels (Hermes) and A. E Knight (Delhi); A. B. Warren and A. B. Garside (Hermes), A. B. Barkham (Titania), A. B. Wesley (Hermes) and S. B. A. Ashcroft (Maine).
round...
TO-MORROW'S STARTING
TIMES... 0.23... E. Davidson and L. R.
Andrewes.
9.32
9.36
0.40,
(Cameronians) Gr. Exce!! (RA) Army team: Lieut. Murray and Sgt. Caveille (B.A.P.C.); Pte. Everest (K.O.S.B.), S. Sergt. 9.44 Simms (R. A.M.C.) and Riran: Murdoch (Cameroniana); Br. Ward (RA), Ramn. Donnolly (Cameron- lana), Sgt Leach (R.A.), Sgt. McGlinchey and Rev. Alcxzader.C. F. (K.0.8.B.'s).
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H. R. Sturt and O. H. Eldrige.
D. J. Gilmore and C. C. Stark..
D. C. Wolfe.
My selections aro as follows:-"-
The Maiden Plate.
1. New York. 2. October.
1 Two Paiza.
Probable starters: Gymp, Aces
',
The cricket season of 1928-1987 seems to be departing in a food It was, however, very A Class Espoir, 148 lbs.; Misty pleasant to get a fine Saturday last
Mira Bays Handicap: 1 Mile.
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B Class: Grande del Norte, 165 ba. Bright Eve, 148; Kom Tong Hall, 150; Spectre, 133; Tangle, 180: Lock Tummel, 162; Grey Mora, 185; Bagheers, 147; The Geezer, 181; The Gnome, 155: The Grig, 147; Grey Knight, 150; Home Call, 161; Bazley Grass, 166; King of hat Troy, 185; Ewan Tao, 148; San
Diego, 181; Skidao, 155.
C-Class-Circe, 149 lbs; Plum Pudding, 143; Golden Hall, 156; Sugar Loaf, 143; Saracen, 181;
V. M. Grayburn and E. UP, Bonjamin, Black Mouse, Four of a Kind. If Buiteel sides New York he favourite.
O. P. Lammert and E. F. Fletcher.
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5.437
A. C. I. Bowker and K. Tait,
0.5%
9.36
Reserves:-Br. Trim and Gr. Hearlo (R.A.), and Rima. Murdoch 10.00 (Cameronians).
HONG KONG LEAGUE, Division I.
Kick of at 4.30 p.m. Hong Kong Club Kowloon,
*.*.
P. P. J. Wodehouse and
. C. A. Peol...
W. N. Buyers and H. C.
B. Way
J. H. Hearne and H. R.
Clelland.
Littlejohn,
A R. Cox and C. Vickers.
N. L. Smith and E. D.
2
should
start
The Easter Handicap.
1. Easter Day or
Chin Lee Ku.
2.
Yorks.
&
3 Mrs. B. J. Paterson's
selected.
of tears.
who has improved a good deal this season, got a nice 88 out of the 146 which were put up for 3 wickets, Wright was the only bowler for the soldiers to make much show. He sent down 10 overs for only 25 mins.
Second Division” Matchen.
large balance is mostly due to the Although profits were made on the sales of War Loan Stocks, the loyal support given to the Club by
its members, combined with the watchful services of the Bar Sub- Committee.
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MEMBERSHIP. During the year 50.. new members joined the Club, and
tecta,
Old Club House, now in operation, With the completion of the laying out of the ground occupied by the
and grounds will be greatly im the general appearanes of the Club
proved.
kenly contested bowls competitions, Bows-The report refers to the
and states that despite series of defents at the beginning of the sea- The match between the Universa, the Club escaped being lowest Grey Streak, 180 Fire Call, 143; aity and the Police was very poor, that younger players will take a in the League Table. It is hoped Salvo, 148; King Alan, 153; Bor- and I think that this was due to keen interest in the game this com-
Probable starters: Aroha, Manderer, 153; Scooter, 150; Furzefield, the inevitable feeling of laissing season, and help the Club to agor, Humdinger, The Gift, Moun- 148 Loch Rannoch, 160; Spotted jaire which creeps in at the end tain Fox, Pepper and Salt, Plum Sand, 148. Pudding, Country Mouse, Stripes.
The Fanling National
1. Sunburst Rose.
10.04
+1
Comdr. Aubrey and
F.
D. Wood.
10.08 »
S. T. Butlin and N.
K.
10.19
T
H.A.F.C. ground.
Referee,
L
Mr. Dawes,
10.18
10.20*
++
Major Stevenson
and
Division II. **A."
LA F. C. le Gros.
10.24
J. H. D. Crawford and
H. Spicer.
Mr. Chun's selected.
10.99
F. A Perry and W. A. Butterfield,
10.32
Kick off at 3.0 p.m. South China Reserves z. Kowloon Reserves, South China ground. Referee, Mr. Lonsdale. Club de Recreio Reserves a St.
Joseph's, King's Park ground. 10.36 Referee, Cap. Austin M.Cro.40 M.M..
LAI WAH CUP PROSPECTS.
::
10.44
+*
The following have been selected 10.48 to represent the Civilians against the China team in the Lai Wah Cup 10.58 Competition Club And
on Saturday, 16th Junior Section (Happy Valley) of instant. Kick of H.K.F.C. ground 10.56 the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club at 30 p.m.
Kowloon Golf
the
the Sacred Heart School sports at G. Rodger (H.K. Club); Wynne 11.00 Happy Valley, on the Hong Kong (HK Police) and Bishop (H.K Football Club's ground, and a race Club); McBride (Capt.) (HK at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club), Hudson (E.K. Police) and Club "for the Cruisers Prescated C. F. Remedios (Club de Recreio); Cup.
HOME FOOTBALL.
FIXTURES FOR TO-DAY.
¥?
A FULL LEAGUE PROGRAMME,
The
Hayes and May (Kowloon), Howard (HK. Club), J. Silve and Brown (Club de Recreio). Play in white.
Reserves:-Brittain had" Oram (Police), Muir (Kowloon).
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Matthews.
H. Bloxham and T. D. E. Pendered.
•
-A Leach and D. Forbes. J. Fleming and 0.0. Perdue.
K. S. Morrison and J. K. Shaw.
T. L. Christie and A. D.
Humphreys
1. H. Geare and H. G. Sheldon.
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A. Q. Brawn and F. Taylor.
T. Low Hedges.
2. Mowglis
3. Reynalds.
Probable statters: Deer Hound,
The April Stakes,
1. Craigavad.
Blotting Paper.
3. Isostacy.. Probable
starters: Kwongani,
Racehorse, Tucajacca
The Heavyweight Race.
1. James Pigg.or
Shady Joe..
2. More Better,
3. Vincent or Stripes. Probable starters: Can Do, Black
and A. W. Mouse, Stripes, Rivergrass, Dragon
River, Plum Pudding.
CRICKET.
TO-DAY'S FIXTURES.
Only friendly matches have been stranged for to-day and the follow..
Reidy should be watched through out the Meeting as he is easily the best steeplechaser and he should be well mounted.
MACAO RACE CLUB.
The Army and Navy match ating games will be played, weather Sookunpoo in the Lai Wah Cup. permitting, which at present seems FIRST EXTRA RACE MEETING competition should attract a good extremely unlikely. following but owing to the heavy rains, this ground may be unplay
There will be a full League proble. The Navy have got cut a gramme
at Home to-day. natches, according to the official strong side and except to reach Axture lists, are is under
the final. The Army have also a strong side but the question of combination will no doubt decide the issue.
.
English League: Division L Birmingham v. Newcastle U. Blackburn R. v. Derby C. Bury. Leeds U Everton v. Manchester U, Huddersfield T. .. Sheffield U. Leicester C. v. Bolton W. Wednesday r. Aston Villa. Sunderland u, Arsenal. Tottenham H. v. Burnley. W. Brom, A. v. Liverpool, West Ham U. v. Cardiff C
Division II.
Barnales v. Buth Shields. Blackpool . Southampton. Darlington . Wolves, Fulham v. Middlesborough. Grimsby Town or Port Vale. Manchester G. v. Hull City, Nottingham F. t. Preston, N.E. Oldham A. v. Clapton O." Portsmouth r Notts County. Reading . Bradford City. Swanson T. v. Chelaca.
Division III (Southern), Aberdare A. v. Bristol R B'mouth & BA,, Northampton. Bristol C. e. Brighton and H.A. Charlton A.. Norwich, O. Conventry C. v. Southend U. Crystal Pal . Kerthyr T. Gillingham Swindon T. Newport Cr Millwall. Plymouth A. Brentford, Queen's Park B. v. Luton Town Watford . Exeter City.
Division II. [Horthern).'
Ashington v. Barrow.
Bradford Southport. Chesterfield v. Crewe &
Doncaster. R. Durham City. Nelson v. Hartlepools U. New Brighton . Halifax T.
"(Continued on next Columa),
The Army side includes Donnolly and Murdoch of the Cameronians, who played in Beotland's team ia the final of the Sunday Herald cup, and Lieut. Murray also of the Cameronians, who has played in goal in the Army representative games at home before embarking for the Far East.
A doubt still exists as to thether the first division league game will be played to-day between the Kow- loon and Hong Kong Clubs
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Interport Trial Match. United Services The Rest
Friendly Matches,
PROGRAMME..
of the season, especially when the actual destination of the Shield has been settled. Lee (E. A.) and Mr. Extras alone reached double figures
competition for the two bowls, for & regain some of its lost laurels. The
prize presented by Mr. A. MeKirdy, named the Belfast" Cup, is not pyet completed..
tennis activities of the Club, and TENNIS-Reference is also made
it is stated that three competitions on the American Tournament sys-
Boa Vista Handleap: 6 Furlongs,
A Class-Espoir, 159 lbs., Battle Eve, 158; Misty Eve, 179; Valour, 149; Dick Lo, 149; Sunburst Rose, 143; September, 140; Macao Beauty for the University's poor total of 158 Baccarat, 147 Grey Mom, enough for the Police whe could 153 Loungwa 159; Laceda II., 7. However, it proved quite tem were well entered and enjoyed 163; The Goblin; Jea; The Gomeril,
The usual inter-member competi
a new event, the Men's Handicap
OBITUARY.-The General Commit-
to express regret at the deaths of J. Clelland and A. W. Hoy, ordí several esteemed members, "namely nary members, and Capt. R. S Connolly, sea-going member.
158; Home Call 153, Grey Knight, only secure 43 out of which Alex-tions were well supported, as was 148 King of the Plains, 130, San ander göt 3 not out. I am told Doubles." Diego, 145 The Regent, 148; Sudan bowled very well. He got Ukelcie, 136.
6 for eighteen. (I have not yet B Class: Grande del Norte, 188 Ibe, Bright Eve, 148; Circe, 143; heard of his arrest!) I must not Kom Tong Hall, 150; Golden Hall, forget to mention that Hiptools 151; Spectre, 153; Loch Rannoch, joined the ranks of those who have 152: Saracen, 148 The Grig, 152, Sugar Lonf, 140; Grey Streal, 152; King of Troy, 170; King Alan, 148; Spotted Sazd, 145; Barley Grass, 167 The Sand Piper, 152; Kwan Tao, 143: Saivo, 143.
bowled but one ball in a match.
The win of the B.A.0.C. over Kowloon second by 2 runs came, I confess, as a great surprise to me.
·Chounds.—It is stated that the condition of the bowling green and tennis court are not all that could be desired, due to the spell of try weather experienced during the past. few months and the constant use Kellett Handicap: 11 Miles. I fancy, however, that the soldiers made of the greens and courts. A Class: Espoir, 150 lbs.; Misty are perhaps a better side than they Che bowling green and one tennis Eve, 170; Battle Eve, 158 Flash leek, or than their record showa court are closed and under repair Star, 158; Sunburst Rose, Attaboy, 106, Dragon Boat, 150 finish up one point only behind the ing order before the season is far and the Ground Committee hope to 1465 In any case it is no bad feat to have the others put into good play. Papyrus, 152; Laceda IL, Baccarat, 147, Easter Day, 155 Police and five behind the Winners advanced. As stated above, the Total Abstinence, 161; The Gomeril, with a tally of a wins and 4 losses, site of the Old Club House is being 153; Brigade Call, 180; King of the They are evidently Whole-hog- transformed into terraced ap- Plains, 160; Ukelele, 183.
gers." Kowloon, so far as I can proach to the pavilion with two judge were at full strength but wide short flights of steps leading srashed badly.
up to the main steps.
158;
B Class-Grey Morn, 187 lbs.; Loch Rannoch, 183; Tangle, 152 Loch Tummel, 159; Saracen, 148 The Geezer, 183; Bagheera, 107; The first extra race, meeting of Grey Knight, 162; Barley Grass, Civil Service C.C. v. University, the International Race and Recrea Sand, 140; Kwan Tao, 145; Bor. 157; King of Troy, 187; Spotted Craigengower 2nd XI v. Civil tion Club of Maeng, Ltd., is to bederer, 145; Skidoo, 155: San Diego, Kowloon C.C. 2nd XI. . H.M.S.beld at Macao on Sunday, April 163.
Bervice C.C.
Tamar:
HOCKEY.
MATCH CANCELLED.
Owing to the rain, the match arranged between the Hong Kong Hockey Club "A" and the King's Own Scottish Borderers, which was to have been played on the United Services Recreation Club ground
war.cancelled.
LAWN TENNIS.
24th, and the programme of ten races, subject to approval, will be as follows:—
TUX CHIN-CHUN PLATE:-7 fur THE NOVICE's PLATE (11a.m.):-
longs: (For subscription griffins Half Mile: (For all China ponics of I.B.R.C., Maens, and non-win. that have not been placed this yearning subscription griffins of 1977 of
Hong Kong Jockey Club). Cateb weight 140 ha).
MAYO BACE:--- furlongs: (For is placed at Inaugural Meet- in or this meeting).
THE RUA DE CAMPO PLATE:→ Mile: For subscription griffins of LR.R.C, that have started at least twice at the Inaugural Meeting but
hate not won).
Friendly Games. Probably the best batting of the day was seen on the Civil Service ward put up round about 180 be- ground where Mitchell and Hay- fore being separated The latter
The sloping bands of the terrac ing wil be laid out with plants and dowers and in time should give a are due to Mr. George Duncan, for Thanks very pleasing appearance. the general idea of the scheme. gave no chance and seemed cer- Cement pathwaya will be made tain to make his century when he from the main gate to the Club had a dip at one from Grimmett steps, facing the grounds and road. which turned in very sharply from ways and along the back of the the off. Mitchell completed his building. The ground at the sides hundred, and played & nice krock. will be laid out as flower beds. The He was not dropped but, if I re- now Committee is to consider the collect rightly, he should have been erection of a new main gateway in easily stumped. The Civil Service keeping with the general envirpa- who had only ab ''A'' team never ment looked like getting near the runs PRIZA-Thanks are returned ta and were all out for 107, Lyal the donors of the many handso eertainly bowled very well but not prizes for the various competitions, The entrance fees in the second, so well as to cause such a collapse, and to those members who contri third, Elth, sixth, "seventh and Owen Hughes bowled a better buted to the Prize Fund. Kowloon, should the game be
THE TAP SIAO STAKES (12.45 p.m.): ninth races ja 5. In the first and length than I have seen him manage played," "will be without Szums and
11 miles (For all China ponies tenth races the entrance fee is 83, before this year. The C.5.0.0. have Caveilla, who have been selected to
that have not won more than two and in the fourth and eighth $10. fallen away sadly during the latter play for the Army against the Navy NO PLAY YESTERDAY.
race since January 1st, 1927).
Entries for all events close to the part of the season. New blood at Sockumpoo.
Interport Arrangements, Rain fell almost continuously subscription grillins of any season Kowloon Reserves should win |
1 have already mentioned in THE EASTER FLATE:-1 mile: (For Secretary, I.RR.C., Macao, at 3 and younger blood, is badly wanted
but I really don't see where it is these notes that a tentative invita their gaine with Bouth China again yesterday, and further play of any lace Club, in Hong Kong, p.m. next Tuesday. The entrance to come from. There is a rumour tion has been received from Shang.
must accompany the entry, Reserves while the game at King's in the Hong Kong Cricket Club Park between St. Joseph's and the Lawn Tennis Tournament was im- or China that have not won more otherwise the entry will not be so that Evans intends to retire from hai to go up in the middle of May Club de Recreio Reservès should end possible. The courts are like a that braces since January 1st, cepted. Entries for all events must the game, but I sincerely hope that next. It certainly does not look in a division of pointa
quagmire, and play could not have
state, name, colour and height of he is only pulling people's legs very promising, but I am able to taken place even if it had not been THE U-UN PLATE:-7 furlongs: pony, also racing calours, Forms of The Club Second which all too state that the visit is not at pre- raining. The tournament will be (For China ponies, griffins of 1927 application may be had on appli- late has woken up and started play sent definitely off." I am indebt- resumed on Monday, weather and non-winners, whether started or cation to the Secretary, Hong Kong ing good cricket rather put 1ted to the courtesy of T. E. Pearce
not). ground permitting.
the Tamar who were, Jockey Club, e/o Linstead & Davis, across
1 for the information that he wired THE KWONG CHOW PLATZ Mr. E. C. Rock, Hong Kong Jockey think one man short. Wales bowled to Billings a couple of days ago
Club Stables, Mr. Ho Kwang, c/o well for home side. milp: (For all China ponies).
asking how things stood, but up to Mesura E. D. Sassoon & Co, B There was a desperate encounter the time of writing, no reply has THE BUA CENTRAL PLATE-fur- Queen's Bond, and Mr. S. Y. Liang, between Taikoo and Wayfoong, and been received. I believe, in any longs (For all. China ponies that Central Motor Garage, 67, Des to my surprise the former won, case, if any of the Club ground have not won a race since January Year Road.
Green, as usual, made runs for the appears above water at Easter, a 1st, 1927)."..
The first saddling bell will be Bank but no one, supported him. match of some sort will be played, THE HONG KONG CUP-1 mile rung at 10.30 am, and the Inst Parker seemed to have had a day Its nature has not yet been decided of ters from Hong Kong to the ments are being made to enable he did. Grifin bad a lot to do it will be some sort of a trial such (A Cup kindly presented by Visi race will be at 4.30 p.m. Arrange-off, rather expected him to get but no doubt, if the Interport is among Taikoo's timber more than not definitely abandoned by then, Owner, to be won twice in succes Hong Kong visitors to return by with the victory of his side, as he a Probabica #. Possibles. I under sion or three times in all. For boat on the same evening, and the China ponics that have run at the excursion boat from Macao will made 31 and took 6 for 40 runs stand that as yet no invitations to Inaugural Meeting).
players have been issued. leave half an hour after the lust Not bad by any means!
(Continued on next column.)
Rotherham U. 2. Rochdale. Stock City v. Tranmere R. Walsall . Stockport U. Wigan B. v. "Accrington S. Wrexham v. Lincoln C.
Scottish League: Division I. Airdrieonians ». Dunfermline A. Clyde v. Rangers.
Cowdenbeath . Queen's Park, Dundee U. Celtic. Hamilton A. v. Kilmarnock, Hibernians. Falkirk. Morton v. Dundee.
Partick T. v. Matherwell.
St. Johnstone v: Hearts.
St Mirren v. Aberdeen.
HOME FOOTBALL:
LEAGUE RESULTS.
(THROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY,]
Lospor, April 7th- The following are results matches played to-day: Division: L.
Leicester 3, Cardiff 1.
Division III (Southern), Northampton 1, Millwall 4.
1927).
(Continued on next cofjuma).
race has been run.
RABBIT.