HONG KONG RACES."
EIGHT EVENT PROGRAMME TO BE RUN TO-DAY,
PONIES LIKELY TO SHOW "UP." ·
[BY EARLY BIRD;]
Patrons of dat racing will be catered for this afternoon by a meeting which will be held at Happy Valley racecourse. Eight -events are down for decision. With the exception of the Substitute Stakes (which is the principal race on the card) all the events have attracted good entries, so na excellent afternoon's sport should be witnessed
His Royal Highness Prince" Henry will be riding at the meet- ing. having promised to ride Pickle in the first race and Blue World in a later event.
Other mounts will probably be placed at his disposed if be wishes take part in subsequent races.
CANDIDATES' CHANCES CONSIDERED.
THE HONG KONG DALLY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1929.
LOCAL FOOTBALL.`
THE LEAGUE CHAMPION-
SHIP.
SOMERSET L.I. v. CHINA'
ATHLETIC.
To-day, 5 p.m. at Caroline Hill ground.
Referee: Mr. F. Smith. Linesmen: Messrs. T. G. Stokes
and J. Lawrence.
COMMUNIST PLOT THWARTED.
SCHEME TO ALIENATE FENG YU HSIANG FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
SATISFACTORILY EXPLAINED.
Nanking-Reports from official sources disclose the recent dis- covery of a carefully planned plot on the part of either the Com- certain reactionary A large crowd is expected to munist or visit the Caroline Hill ground elements aiming to alienate the today to witness the game between existing friendship of Marshal Fens the Somerset L.I. and China Hsiang from the Government Athletic for the League Champion and Party leaders. Fortunately. ship. The Somersets have shown satisfactory explanations were im decided improvement since their mediately made, with the result opening game in the Colony and that what might have been a most will take the field confident of serious misunderstanding was avoid- securing the League championship.
It is learned that the Shanghai They will start the game with a
authorities recently raided a notori- good backing and should they pro- duce the form shown against Southous Communist headquarters, where China a couple of weeks ago they they seized certain important docu- will give the Athletic a good game. China Athletic "forwards did not impress in their game in mid-week with the H.K.F.C. and were lucky
win be keenly contested throughout secure full points. The game and probably the result in doubt unl the last kick.
Customs Handicap " A " Olasa. TANGLE" who was rested at the CHESAPEAKE BAY, who is the top the sellers at the second extra." Jast meeting after his victory in weight in this event, is not likely if cared for by Mr. Heard, should to accept the Handicapper's impost be prominent. He covered the mile in 207 and a bit accounting for and the winner is not easy to pick.
such good performers as BLUE -Mr. Hoard, the crack jockey, will DANUBE CROW Tazt LON, TRIM. be able to select DUKE OF CHANTILLYPHANT STAG and GLORY, which erytrophies adn medsis. There are OF HUNTINGTON. "The first named stainly puts him up amongst the
a rattling good pony and should have a very good chance. His per formance in covering the mile, at the last meeting, in a little over 2.02, was a wonderful effort. How ever, as he is engaged in two other events he may possibly be held over. HUNTINGTON, Who carried 160
at the previous meeting and won. will be 5 lbs. Up in this race if started.
IMPERIAL HALL, who has an ad. vantage of 15 lb. on his last outing
over the same distance, ehould have a very good chance.
Pickax may go to the post or WINSOME STAG, and I have no doubt they will be amongst the placings. Customs Handicap "B" Class. 'GLDAY, if in the mood, will be a source of annoyance to the other runners in this event. The last time he ran at the Valley be Ginished just behind the placed horses, which, since his rider broke a stirrup leather, must be con sidered a good performance.
NOUKHAIL "is sometimes brilliant "and if ridden by Mr. Heard should
have a good chance.
THE APE atays well, and, as he is only carrying a one pound penalty he should also stand a good chance in this company.
BLUE WORLD is big strong pony and should be able to carry his impost comfortably.
likely ones.
DERE OF MELROBE has been penalised 7 lbs. for his win in the Kellet Handicap and I am afraid this will keep him from the lead.
Pineapple Plate.
SAN FRANCISCO looks a cinch for this event. He has been registering lately and is obviously in the pink some very excellent track form
of condition. The distance is to ha liking.
ed.
ments.
Manitions for Mongolia.
Among these was a communica- tion supposedly sent from certain Communist leaders in Shanghai. It headquarters in Moscow to the stated that a large quantity of munitions were being transported At the close of play, Mrs. P. P.
to a certain place in Mongolia and J. Wodehouse will present the that these military supplies were for the use of Communists in their raps for the winners of each uprisings in China. The Communist division and the mid-week league. leaders were asked to make the The Hung ang Daily Prene cup.
necessary arrangements for the for the senior division, the Fred Smuggling of the supplies into Chi- Ellis" cup for the junior and the
nese territory. A suggestion was Chan
cup for the mid-week.also made in the communication Medals will be presented to the from Moscow stating that, since winners and runners-up in each Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang was sym- division and the mid-week league. pathetic towards Communist activi- The game will be of 70 minutes ties, it might be possible for the played, if necessary. duration and extra time" will be Chinese Communista
through that channel.
GOLF.
to work
Upon the seizure of these docu- ments, copies were immediately for- warded to the Central Kuomintang and the Central Governments There was great excitement at the time
CITY HALL. although he only car- Fried 144, lbs at the last meeting was unplaced, and a good healthy youngster on a scooter could hav ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF among some of the leaders of the beated straight.
him in the run up the
TARMACADAM, another pony who has disappointed of late, will have a chance of getting a little more sun on his back on this outing za Handicappers have lightened the his burden to the extent of 9 lbs.
BUSTER. if hot sent out earlier, may try to collect a little place
money.
Fotaumun Plate (Novices). KING'S PARADE on the strength of two goods runs at the third extra meeting appears to have a chance of collecting the money here. Mr. Clarke will probably have the mount and the two are well-suited.
SUNSHINE does not seem to be able
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CLUB,
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY, that the affair was only part of a
APRIL 29.
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9.28 a.m. W. J. Gordon and H. G.
Howard.
0.32 C. B. Brown and H.
Mills.
T1
A.
R. K. Hepburn, and W. Sewell,
G.
O. D. Brown, and E. D. Lawrence.
E. P. Fletcher and W. K. Tait.
9.36
0.40
9.44
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9.48
.9.52
14
A. B. Purves and A. Lissaman
E.
E. D. Black and G. Mitchell.
E.
9.50
to get going early, but should be 10.00 Bomewhere. thereabouts to-day.
FALSE ALARM, who will probably | 10.04 be ridden by Mr. Arnold, will pos capable minaner in which the young sibly annex a place pwing to the 10.08
rider handles his mounts..
Lead Mine Hanlicap "A" Class.
Although there will only be a few
BLUE DANUBE beat all but Sex-starters in the closing event I have
NING in the "B" Class mile t the last meeting and I have no doubt the shorter distance will suit him even better.
THE JAMAICA Fan well the whate way round when last out, and was only just beaten on the post.
Customs Handicap "G" ClasS, The attempt to find a winner in ar event of this discription is hazardous in the extreme, and I have not the slightest doubt this race will be among the best of the
day.
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no doubt the race will provide plenty of excitement,
10.12
10.16
+1
10.20
10.24 TOWN HALL, who has had two wins 10.29 and a dead heat for second place for his last three appearances, has
10.39
"
a good chance. Whether the change of riders will suit him is hard to 10.36 say. However, what be needs can
be administered by Mr. Harriman 10.40
BO "That's that." Mr. Heard's elect will be prominent as he has a selection of a number of good performers in this evert
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10.44
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10.48
well with his 4 lb. drop in the
YOUNG PRETENDER should ruž 10.32
weights.
THE PHEASANT if started would be
M. G. Mills and F. M. Ellia.
A. Sommerfelt and T. S. Whyte-Smith,
W. J. S. Key and S. T. Butlin.
S. K. Simpson and S. S. Perry.
J. S. MacLaren and 0. Brawn.
A.
J. P. Sherry and F. Lobel
L. Leach and A. D. Hum- phreys.
Yates and L. Garner." A. H. Ferguson and L. R. Andrewes.
Party and the Government, although a large majority of them believed
plot of the Communists or certain: reactionary elements aiming to ereate dissension in the ranks of the Kuomintang. The raatter was, however, of such serious.. propor. tions that all information about it was kept strictly secret.
"Marshal Feng's Assurances, The affair was reported to Mar- shal Feng, who immediately senti telegrame to General Chiang Kai | Shek, Chairman of the National | Government, and a number of other important lenders of the Govern ment and the Party, emphatically that he was pro-Communist denying
or that he was sympathetic towards the activities of the Communists in China, In utmost sincerity, the Kuominchun commander pointed out to the prominent leaders in the Kuomintang Government that the whole affair was a plot to disturb the existing friendship among the Government leaders and requested that the Central Government and Party immediately send representa- tives to Honaa, Shensi and Kansu-- the provinces now under his control
to investigate the matter.
It is learned from authoritative sources that "the Government and Party leaders have the fullest con-
K. E. Greig and I. H.fidence in Marshal Feng, and that at Geare.
F. R. Chubb and B. J.
Laeon.
Major Beamish and Col Matthews.
P. Jacks and G. David
D. J. Gilmore and T. L. Christie.
J. Cameron and W. A. H. Maxwell.
well up with a drop of D lbs., but CONSOLATION FOR
I cannot see who can ride him at
As You LIKE IT, who has been re- legated to "C" Class since the last meeting may have a chance. Shurchili, who will have the sent is training very soundly, and if his 140 lbs. pony is as fit as he is, he may score
a wie.
..:
PAPAYA with 1 lb. over weight for inches has a chance, unless Mr. Roza decides OR PTARMIGAN.
RUMY, who disappointed badly at the last meeting has been going! well since. on the track, may have a chance.
DARE EYES, who failed at the Becond Extra Meeting, was not saddled "Inat meeting consequently should be in fine trim.
Substitute Stakes..
Mr. Heard seems to have a big mortgage on this event as he has no leas than four mounts to select from. I believe that he can win with whichever he chooses him hard and win
MY SELECTIONS.
1st Race.
1. Mr. Heard's Elect.
Pickle.
9.
3. Imperial Hall.
2nd Race,
1... The Ape.
2.
Blue World.
3. The Jamaica. 3rd Race.
1. As You Like It.
Papaya.
2.
3. Rummy.
go for
2
3.
CHESAPEAKE BAY; will have a new rider and one who I am confident will give him 100 per cent. service. Mr. Gilbert Harriman can always be depended upon to produce n strong finish and providing his mount does not cover too much ground in the early stages of the race he may prove a big danger.
MONTEREY BAY or WINSOME STAG may be sent out in which case an interesting contest will be seen bo tween them for the. third place.
Lead Mine Handicap "B" Class.
KING'S FALLOCH, who ran a very worthy second to DURE OF MELLOSE at the last meet, should carry off the Honours. He is a game runner with plenty of dach.
4th Race
1. Mr. Heard's Elect. Chesapeake Bay, Winsome Stag or Monterey Bay.
5th Hace,
1. King's Falloch.
2. Tangie.
3. Duke of Melrose.
6th Race.-
1.
San Francisco.
2. City Hall.
3. Tarmacadanı
7th Race."
1. King's. Parade.
2. Sunshine
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False Alarm.
8th Race.
1. Mr. Heard's Elect.
2. Young Pretender.
3. Town Hall
CAMPBELL.
5-MILES RECORD BROKEN.
SPEED OF 212 MILES AN
HOUR.
[THEOCOX REUTER'S AGENCY.}
VERNEUR PAN, April 23, Captain Malcolm Campbell broke the record for 5 miles, and also for 3 kilometres to-day, but failed to break the record for one kilometre. His speeds for the 3 miles was 919, and for the five kilometres 217, miles per hour.
Tyres Ruined. Campbell beat the 5-mile and a-kilometre records-by 72 and 9 miles an hour respectively,
The separate times were 5 miles, on the westward run 214 miles per hour, eastward run. 210.5; 5 kilo- metres, westward 213, eastward 208. Campbell was unable to make another attempt as his tyres were cut on the last run, and he had no spares.
OLYMPIA.
to
It 18 expected
complete Olympia in ten months. It will then be the biggest place of the kind in the world A new hall" will be added on the Hammersmith Road and a site has been soquired on the Northend Road for a garage, Extra floors will add 185,000 to the existing 200,000 square feet.
no time did they seriously doubt his loyalty to the Party or the Central Government. In several lengthy messages to his close associates in the capital, Marshal Feng declares) that the prevalent rumours regard ing alleged military movements were absolutely angrounded.
A report is current here that an early meeting between Marshal Feng and General Chiang Kai Shek is being arranged,
HEALTH BULLETIN OF EASTERN PORTS.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 20
Flagus.
Bassein 2 deaths. Bombay
Rangoon
Colombo: Paom Penh
death, deaths.
caser, 2 deaths.
3 cases, 3 deaths. Cholera. Bassein: 47 deaths. Calcutta: 87 deaths, "Moulmein: 4 deaths,
Rangoon 2. deaths. Bangkok: 14 cases, 13 deaths.. Paom Penh 9 cases, 5 deaths. Saigon 3 cases, 1 death.
Small poz. Baghdad: case. Basrah: l'ense, 1 deuth" Aden 17 cases, 4 deaths. Bombay: 57 cases, 20 deaths. Calcutta: 24 cases, 10 deaths. Karachi 67 cases, 22 deaths. Madras: 81 cases, 20 deaths. Moulmein: 1 cane, 1 death. Rangoon: 2 enter.
Vizagapatam: 4 cases, 4 deaths. Pondicherry: 2 cases, 9 deaths. Macasser: 9 cases, 4 deaths. Samarinda: I case.
Haiphong: 2 cases, 1 death.
Pnom Penh: 19 enses, 13 deaths. Marno: 6 deatha.
Canton: '21 cases, 3 deaths.,
Dairen: 2 cases..
Swatow: 22 cares.
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There were 150 cerebro-spinal meningitis deaths at Shangri.
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