LOCAL FOOTBALL.
FULL LEAGUE PROGRAMME.
The following games in the Hong Kong League are dowa for decision to-day-
Division I
(Kick of 4.43 p.m.) Hong Kong Police v. China Ath., Caroline Hill ground. Referee: P. O. Cowan. Hong Kong F.C. v. R.A., Hong Kong FC. ground Referee: Mr. T. G. Stokca Kowloon F.C. v. Somerset Light Infantry, Kowloon F.C. ground. Referee: Cox. Willis. Stall Units y. Royal Navy, Soo-
kunpoo ground. Referee: L S. B. A. Atkinson.
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Club de Recreio ". K.O.S.B. kick of 3 p.m.. Sookuppoo graund Referee: Mr. W. E. Hollands.
Division II
(Kick off 3 p.m.)
S.L. I. Res. . R.A.F., Chatham
Road ground. Referee: Mr. J. Lawrence. "Small Units Res. e. R.N. Res., Hong Kong FC. ground. Referve: E. "R. A. Anderson. K.O.S.B. Rea. . China Ath. Res.,
Navy ground. Referee: Mr. Crossley. Eastern F.C. . South China Caroline Hill ground.
Referee: Mr. Rider. St. Joseph's r. South China "A," St. Joseph's ground. Referee: Mr. Critchett. Club de Recreio Res. . Kowloon F.C. Reserves, King's Park ground. Referee: Mr. Mas
tera.
PLAYERS AND PROSPECTS.
Today's full league programme contains some interesting games. At Caroline Hill, the Police receive China Athletic. The meeting of these teams is always welcome as some close finishes have been seen. The Police will be without Wynne a1 it is rumoured that he dislocated bis ankle in the Shield replay with the Club de Recreio in mid-week. With the defence thus weakened, the Athletic should win. Now that they are not interested in the Shield competition, they will put forth strenuous efforts to retain the league championship which they won last year. A win to-day will give them the lead, as South China, the present leaders are not out.
Another interesting game should be that at Sockunpoo between the K.O.S.B. and Club de Recréin Should the Recreio feld their strongest side they should annex the points. In view of the strenuous game in the Shield replay in mid- week, they are likely to have a few of their regular players resting. The K.O.S.B. will be at full strength and should return with at least a point.
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The Gunners have font.several players by the departure yesterday of the Somersetshire." They are due to meet the E.K.F.C. on the Club ground to-day and Leach is expected to turn out to assist them. A close game should be seen with the result in doubt until the final whistle sounds.
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THE SOMERSET'S FIRST. LEAGUE GAME. Kowloon F.C. receive the SL.I. on the Railway ground. This will
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1929.
FANLING HUNT.
GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE,
MY LADY AND ACE OF SPADES ENGAGED.
SOME FANCIES FOR SUNDAY,
[BY EARY BIRD.]
During the last week or so,na subject has excited more dis- cussion in racing circles than the chances of the candidates who have been entered for the Fanling Grand National, which is to be devided at Kwanti racecourse next Sunday.
It is remarkable how different the general opinion is "from the view of the handicapper who has awarded My Lady. Bud Ace of Spades the big burden of 175 each in the big race, when such consistent performers as Caviare,
You Like It and Fanling Stag are treated with such surprising consideration. All the ponies mentioned are carrying consider ably less than weight for inches, and with James Pigg, another tried contender, only carrying weight for inches, in spite of his many distinguished performances, I'am inclined to the belief that the job of picking the winner is going to be something of a puzzle to our judges of steeplechasing.
Altogether there are five very interesting events on the pro- gramme and with felds of 15, 10, 18, 11 and 18 entries the racing. should provide a good deși of interesting competition.
I have been requested to inform racegoers that owing to mistake the names of Target and Wowser have been omitted from the second race.
every
In view of the importance of the meeting great activity has been shown by owners who have been having their charges schooled almost afternon this week. Dr. Pierce Grove, the hard working M.F.H., has been on the course morning and evening and with the assistance of Mr. E. M. Hazeland has endeavoured to have everything in apple pie order for the recep-
tion of the biggest crowd of steeple- chase supporters it has been their lot to handle since the inception of the Fanling Hunt steeplechases. «
Mr. TE. Bulteel, who has just returned from long leave and is now attached to H.M.S. Hermes, will be riding at the meeting. Mr. Mackler, Mr. Branie Hartnell and Mr. Hardt are the names of some of the new riders who will be sport ing silk at the meeting.
CANDIDATES CHANÇES
March Maidens.
flat contenders he has taken to the new game in a businesslike fashion. Drake is good enough to get a place here, if he has any joss at all
Fanling Grand National Handicap. Although Ace of Spades and My Lady will be the big attraction on Sunday, backers will not be able to get any money out of them as they will both be at prohibitive odds, so they will have to look else where to cover their expenses.
The handicapper has certainly set the two cracks a heavy task, but I am confident that in spite of the weights they will fill the first and second places. James Pigg or Farling Stag should take the other place.
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THE EASTER RACE MEETING.
ENTRIES FOR THE TWO.
- DAYS.
KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.
YESTERDAY'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING SEASON.
The Kowloon, Bowling Green Club held its twenty-ninth annual
The following entries have been received for the Hong Kong Jockey Club's second extra race meeting to be held on Saturday, March 30eral meeting in the Club house and Monday, April 1, at Happy good attendance, Mr. B. Wylie | yesterday evening. There was a Valley-
being in the chair.
FIRST DAY.
Race No. 1-2 pm—Colonial' Stakes.
Five Furlonga. Duke of Chantilly, Chesapeake Bay, Glory, Blue Danube, Monterey Bay, Tarmacadam, O'Moon, Peck, Imperial Hall, Bakera Bay, Hunt ington, San Francisco, Triumphant Stag, Winsome Stag, Young Pre tender.
Race No. 4--First Aggregate
Stakes. One Mile.
Race No. 7-Walen Plate, Six Furlongs,
Mountain
Air, The
Race No. 8-Dominion Plate. One Mile.
Jamaica
Duke of Normandy II., The Pheasant, Loch Alsh, Loch Etive, Skinfaxi, Noukhail, Flying Stag Thunderbolt, "The Falloch, Dark Eyes, Half Pint, Ape, King's
The Jungle Book.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
In proposing the adoption of the Report and Statement of accounts for the year, Mr. Wylie, the Pre- sident of the Club said:-
Following the recommenda
has resulted in
SEGRAVE WINS AGAIN.
COLLISION WITH LOG, A DETERRENT.
POINTS DECISION BRINGS HIM HOME.
Mr. S. Eccleshall seconded the
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE) proposal and the adoption of the was carried report and accounts
MIAMI, March 21. unnanimously.
In the second and final heus Com- - Convener were also readily passed land" by a lap and three-quarters.
Honoraria of $200 each to the
modore Garwood's "Miss America" Hon. Treasurer, Secretary and Barbeat Major Segrave's Miss Eng-
by the members.
Election of Ocers. Proposed by Mr. B. Wylie and Beconded Mr. A. W. E. Davidson, Mr. D. F. Warren was elected President for the ensuing year. Mr. Warren thanked the members for the housur conferred on him with Boys...the drinks and concluded his little speech
Mr. H. Nish was elected as Vice-
President, Mr. E. W. L. Hogbin, Hon. Secretary and Mr. F. La Hapley, Hon, Treasurer.
In proposing that the honour of life membership be conferred on Mr. J. Tully, Mr. C. Bond aid that 3, Tally had always upheld the traditions of the Club had help ed to make the Club what
animously carried.
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The following members. elected to serve on the general Com mitter: Messrs. D. Gow, R. Hall Wm. Russell, D. Keith, Major W. White, A. W. E. Davidson, G. E. F. Thompson, and Mr. B. Wylie,
The Balloting Committee elected Gibson, P. T. Farrell, J. S. Me were Capt. B. Branch, Messrs. J.
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The Prizes..
The following members and firms offered prizes in competition of bowls and tennis for the coming
year.
General Business.
Garwood's time over, the 12-mile course was 1 mins. 13.03 sees, and Segrave's 18 mins. 50.41 secs.
Segrave claimed the champion ship on the ground that he scored 400 points when "Miss America" broke down yesterday, and 381 points to-day compared with Gar- wood's 100.
Damaged in Collision.
the first three laps "Miss England" After putting up a game fight in
was damaged in a collision with a fosting log. She sprang a leak and was forced to slow down almost to being ripped out. a sunil's pace to prevent the bottom-
from sinking.
Automatic bailers prevented ber
Major Segrave has been officially bost champion.
Off to Washington.
A British Wireless message adds that in view of the damage, to "Miss England," Segrave is not making a further attempt on the
receive the International Trophy water speed record.
He is going to Washington "to from the Vice-President of the United States, and to meet the British Ambasador, Sir Eame Howard.
ITALIAN MINISTER'S
DAUGHTER.
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SETS UP NEW ATHLETIC RECORD.
PEPING (U.P.)-The daughter of the Italian Minister to China, Miss Margherita Vare, has set up & AC
events in the annual gymkhana held circles by winning the first three record in North China athletic.
at the Promachang race course near Peping.
Small Loss on Year's Meeting. of nearly 8000 on the year's work
You will note that we have a loss ing, and you will also have noted the causes to which your General Committee have attributed this loss. Speaking broadly, the outgoings during the past year have been mostly devoted to the improvement and renewal of our playing greens - source of expenditure which was inevitable and which will bear its fruit in good season by giving Duke of Chantilly, Chesapeake to players the facilities for which is to-day. The proposal was unrecognised as the world's motor
this Club primarily exists. Al- Bay, Erin's Isle, One Third, Our though it does not come within the In the absence of any informa. Prince, Grand Tattoo Eve, The year under review, you will have tion regarding Mr. W. T. Stan-Jamaica, Pickle, Imperial Hall, coticed that your Committee has ton's nomination, Montana, this City Hall, Christmas Chimes, Hun-ru-laid the rear green, and thus we event looks a dead certainty for Dr. tington, Winsome Stag, Young hope that by the end of the summer this Club will again have two first- Macgown's new buy, The Duke of Pretender.
class bowling greens. Nieblung. Like all well handled
While on the matter of finance, I ought to assure members that be- Duke of Normandy, Heretofore, fore the Balance Sheet was preparatosh, S. Gray, and J. W. Smith. Zephyr, Bronze Idol, Rummy, Suned a careful scrutiny was given to shine, Mountain Air, False Alarm, all outstanding accounts, and that Pumpkin, Papaya, Touch Wood, only these accounts which we con- Stag, Pink Pearl, The Ptarmigan, ed. Sopron, King'a Parade, Silver sidered us recoverable were includ- Ines, Loch Etive, Skinfaxi, Sun- tions of last year's General Com- loch, Alderley, Aberdeen, Halfmittee, we redeemed 61 Debentures Duncan, D. Keith, R. Hall, G. E. Messrs. D. Gow, J. Gibson. G. Pint, The Jungle Book.
during the year under review. We F. Thompson, Wan. Bussell, W. were able to do this by reason of Macfarlane, A Holland, B. having exedit balance in the Wylie, F. Gray, Capa B. Branch, Bank of approximately $3,000, and Messrs. Bradford & Company, D. the redemption of these Debentures Muir, Messrs. Gande Price & Co., a net saving of Ltd., and Messrs A. S. Watson & something like 8180 by way of in Co., Ltd. that our Auditors draw attention
Members will have noted i terest,
bren made for depreciation of the was made by Mr. R. Hall to join to the fact that no provision has An appeal to the older members Clubhouse, or reduction of the Pre- the younger members at bowls. liminary Expenses, but I think This was most important for the members will hardly need any as future of the Club.. It had been surance from me that in view of noticed that the older members petition, the ladies' potato race and Misa Vare won the jumping com. the "fact that this is a new Club gathered together on a green and the steeplechase, although she suf Race No. 1-Junk Bay Plate. house, fully insured and with a evaded the younger players. The
Seven Furlongs.
long lease of life before it, the young players must be coached and fered a nasty fall just before the question of depreciation scarcely helped by the older and more ex-
start, of the contests.. Duke of Chantilly, Chesapeake arises at this stage. this event and I have no hesita-would be a wonderful contest, as Base Tarmacadam, Grand Tattoo been made that we ought to secure question of the care of the greens.. Sir Miles Lampson, by the
perienced players.
The American Minister, Mr. J. V.
Eve, O'Moon, Feck, Bakers Bay, more revenue for the Club by raise noticed that the greens were not
One Third, Our Prince, Mon- During the year, suggestions have Mr. R. Hall also brought up the A. MacMurray, won the Ministers
race, heating the British Minister. Imperial Hail, City Hall, Rose ing our entrance fees and subscrip- what they used to be. It would
"nose." Hall, Buster, Blue World, Hunting-tions. My personal view is that Appear that the "Far Wong" was ton, San Francisco, Winsome Stag, with the disappearance of our pre-not putting so much energy into his precaution whilst playing on the
sent extraordinary expenditure on
work as he did years ago.
far green. This green had only re greens this step will not be necs- Mr. Wylie Peplied that the mat-cently been re-laid at a cost of 8150 ter would receive the attention of and he would ask the players to sary. Loss of Seven Members by Death. did not think that there was any not play it to death.
the Committee, bat personally," he give the grass a chance to grow and Duke of Chantilly, Erin's Isle, One Third, Grand Tattoo Eve, But, I have one duty-and a sad thing wrong with the Far Wong.' The meeting closed with a vote of Pickle, Town Hall, City Hall, Blue one and that is to record the Mr. Wylie also rande. an appeal to thanks to the outgoing Committes World, U Un II., Christmas deaths of seven of our members the members to use every reasonable proposed by Mr. Hall seconded by Chimes, Huntington, Twilight Eve, since we last met in annual meet-
Continued on next Column), Mr. Davidson. ing. I refer to Messrs. J. W. Faul Young Pretender, King's Falloch, kener, H. Gosden, J. W. Mat Little Thunder.
thews, D. G. Jones and. W. G. Gerrard, and, since the Report was issued, Capt. F. J. Connolly and all shocked by the great loss which Mr. David Harvey. We are still this Club has suffered by the death of Mr. Harvey. He was, as you all know, a very old member of this Club, and one who by reason of his devoted services was some years ago made a Life Member. Not only had be occupied the Presiden- tial chair, but for the last quarter. Duke of Normandy II., Hereto of a century had served almost fore, Zephyr, Bronze Idol, Ruminy, without a break on the General Sunshice. Mountain Air, False Committee. For the past two year! Alarm, Pumpkin, Papaya, Touch both he and Mrs. Harvey looked Wood, Fat Choy, Sopron, King's after and arranged the series of Parade, Silver Stag, Pink Pearl, evening whist drives which have The Ptarmigan, Inca, Loch Etive, proved so enjoyable and success- Skinfaxi, "Sunloch, Alderley, Aber-ful. It is common knowledge that deen, Hall Pint, The Jungle Book we owe him a great debt of grati
Race No. 8-Hebe Plate."
CONSIDERED.
March Beet Stakes...
I expect one of the biggest fields
of the day, to face the starter in
last meeting.
The Country Cup. Blotting Paper and Kiangsu, after their wonderful finish at the last meeting, should be sent out here to settle which is the better of the two. I am sure that, as on the last occasion when they met, it
certainty for Movanagher, who dition and are evenly handicapped, tion in saying that the race is both ponics are in the pink of con- won the February Maidens at the both carrying a penalty of 8 iba. for their dead heat at the last meet ing.
Whichever is reserved of Kam should fill third place. ling, Craigavad and Siang River
Dumbell at his best would take a lot of beating, but he has nó consequently I have no reason to recent form to recommend him, and
think he will have a chance of beat- ing Movahagher.
should not be lost sight of in s Target is an improved pony who
running in a much better class, race of this kind, as he has been
Craigavad, who was well support. ed when he beat the above two at the last meeting, "like good wine" seems to improve with old age and looks equal to a place.
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Spring Plate.
In the absence of My Lady and Ace of Spades, who are sure to start in the big race, I think
be the Somersets first appearance Caviare will just about win this
in the league, they having taken up the Queen's remaining fixtures. The Queen's Regt. aniled for Malta yesterday by the "Somersetshire." Little is known of S.L.I. as a loot.. ball team but Kowloon expect to take full poials.
event as he is only "carrying weight for inches."
Target may possibly be held over for this event and if such be the ease there will be very little in it. between these two
Siang River should just about
The Royal Navy visit the Carl third place, with Kamling or Timon ground to oppose the Sma!! Wowser as possibilities...
Units. The Navy are quite a good
Jangue point to-day.
The leaders in the Junior division expect to win to-day. The Royal Navy meet Small: Units on the H.E.F.C. ground and should win easily. The gune between K.O.S.B. and China Athletic will be well. fought out. The former
9.16 am, C. B. Riggs and H. R.
Forsyth.
MY SELECTIONS.
1st Race. 1. Movanagher. 9. Target.
3. Craigavad.
2nd Race, 3. Caviare, 2. Kamling.
3. Siang River.
** 3rd-- Race.
1. Duke of Nicblung.
2. Montana.
3. Fire Call or Drake."
4th Race.
1. Ace of Spades.
My Lady.
3. James Pigg...
Sth- Race.
1. Blotting Paper.
2. Kangsu.
3. Dumbell.
(10.20 a.m. W. L. Dunbar and Lt.
Comdr. Brown. ****
side although several ships are out
of port at the moment. They lost
to South China last week in the
GOLF.
Shield game, but they will still
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upset some of the teams at the head
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do not expect to secure their first
of the League tables. Small Units ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF 10.98
CLUB.
10.39
STARTING TIMES FOR SUN. DAY,"MARCH 24.
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10:40
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10.44
11
team
Abould wis.
10.43
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The Queen's third in the table, give way to the Somerseta,
9.24
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F. M. Ellis' and A. G. Coppin
10.52...
9.28
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H. A. Mille and W. K. Tait.
10.56
IT
9.32
A. R. Cox and E. P. 11.00 Fletcher.
W. A. Weight and E. M. 11.04 Bryden
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The new-comers receive the R. A.F. on the Chatham Road ground. The Airmen should, give them 2 good game and share the points,
The South China "A" and "B" teams should win and Kowloon abould return from King's Park with full points.
0:30...
9.40
9.44"
E. P. Streatfield and J.11.08: K. Judd,
J.. Gardaer and N. S. 11.12 Ellis.
T. Martin and W. C11.16 Clack.
Major Beamish and N. 11.20 K.. Littlejohn.
JOHNNIE HILL WINS.
9.48
0.62
ERNIE JARVIS BEATEN IN LONDON.
9,56
8. T. Butlin and. W. J. 11,24 8. Key,
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10.00
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BJ. Lacon and E. 11.28 Kern.
as
10.04
.M. B. Matthews and W. 11.32
J. Clerk.
LONDON, March 2'.
10.08
In the Albert Hall, in the British flyweight championship of fifteen 10.12 rounds, Johnnie Hill, the holder, outpointed Ernie Jervis, of Mill 10.16.
wall.
J. 8. Dyker and A. 11.26. Webster.
S. H. Clark and 8.11.40 Berg,
A Lesch and A. E. 114 Lissaman.
A. H. "Ferguson and I H. Geare.
F. A Merry and R. H.
Hollis.
O. E. C. Marton and W. J. Roberts,
C. P. Rees and C. Thwaites.
C. E. Holmes and A. B. Raworth,
C. B. Johnson and J. D. Humphreys,
H. Spicer and Lt.Cdr. Taylor.
H. R. Sturt and G.
Davidson.
D. Stewart and A. L. Young.
R. K Hepburn and G. W. Sewell.
E. C. Frederick and B.
D. Evans. ."
9. A. Bleap and L. Garner.
H. Hutchen and D. M Goodall.
A. B. Purves and D. S Edwards,
A. D. Humphreys and A. O. Brawn.
E. J. Edwards and C Mycock..
M. G. Mills and. S. J. H.
Fox.
- P. Warren and E. des
Vœux.
P. Jacks and B. H...O. Hallower.
E. D. Black and K. L. Dugan. Comdr. Hold and E. Humphreye.
terey,
SECOND DAY.
Young Pretender.
Race No. 4-Easter Plate, 1 Miles
Race No. 6-Tolo Selling Plate.
One Mile.
Glory, May, Blue Danube, Fifty Filty, Desert Storm, Bright Pros- pect, Chow Tsze Lon, Mongolian Stag, Tangle, Triumphant Stag, Nara Stag, Fanling Stag, Dark Eyes.
Race No. 7-Starilag Stakes. Half Mile.
One Milë.
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tude for the work he did on, the Greens Committee, for he was a Idol, O'Moon, The Jamaica, Moun Club and its grounds. I ask you Duke of Normandy. II., Bronze of the beautiful appearance of thia lover of Bowers and proudly jealous
tain. Air, Touch Wood, Mongolian to rise and in silence salute the Stag, Mowgli, The Pheasant, The memory of these departed membera Ptarmigan, Cream Cracker, Loch of our Club,
Aleh, Noukhail, Skinfaxi, Flying
Stag, Thunderbolt, Sunloch, The cerred this has been an easy year Gentlemen, so far as I am con- Apo, King's Falloch, Dark Eyes, for me as President, thanks to the Half Pint, The Jungle Book, Loch constant loyalty and co-operation Etive,
GRAND NATIONAL
RESULT.
ANOTHER LONG SHOT WINS.
GREGOLACH'S VICTORY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
which I have received from the members of the General Commit- tee; and more particularly to our Vice-President, Mr. Warren, whose help I have very much appreciated; to Mr. Lapsley, our hard-working Hon. Secretary, and to Mr. Thomp- son, our Hon. Treasurer!
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your
Amabs and Children. Before I formally propose the adoption of the report and accounts there is one little matter which I have been asked by your General Committee to. bring to motice..
Monday evening, at in General Committee meeting, complaint was registered at the increasingly large number of amabs. LONDON, March 29: and children who make the Club:
ating on the tennis courts and climb out grounds more or less a play centre. Boys have had to be stopped play-
ing trees, and the Greens Commit- tce report damage, to property and general untidiness. I have been asked to make an appeal to mem and boys to avoid abusing the bers to give instructions to amabs privileges which have been extend ed in this direction.
today for the Grand National A huge held of "63" turned
Aintree. The result was:**
1. Gregolach.
2. Easter: Hero. 3. Richmond..... between serond and third.
Was by 6 lengths; some distance Betting Gregolach, 100/1; Easter Hero, o/1; Richmond, 40/1.
THE BLIND TEST.
P.D.
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