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NOTES ON TO-DAY'S RACE MEETING.
SOME SELECTIONS FOR THE PUNTER.
"MUDLARKS" "OUT OF "
FAVOUR.
[BY " MORNING DEW,”]
WATER POLO.
CHINESE GAME OFF.
V.R.C.'S HUGE SCORE
AGAINST BATTERY,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1930.
·U.S. BASEBALL.
GOLF.
BABE RUTH AND GEHRIĞ ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF
SCORE HOME RUNS.
(UNITED PE298.]
New York, June 7-Although rain caused the postponement of the Washington - Cleveland game, the fact that the world champion
What might have been a very
Athletics dropped their contest with thrilling game between the two the White Sox caused the Senators' Chinese first division teams, the percentage of 014 to come well C.B.C. and the China. Athletic, was within striking distance of top If the weather keeps fine to-day put off owing to the C.B.C. failing punters will make up for the disto produce a
position which the Athletics now team. The points appointment served up to them last were conceded to the China Athle-hold in the American League by a week. The course, at the time of the team, who formally took to standing of 600. writing, is no longer heavy, and if
the bath." we have a morning of glorious sua-
shine there should be some fast
times,
Readers will notice from the seler tions given below that there are. some changes in the list given on Monday. Conditions then were all in favour of "mudlarks," but the selections below are based on fast going.
Crocodile Stakes.
Opinion seems divided as to whe- ther Osiris or Shanghai Beau will win the first race. Both have won at the last meeting and at the meet ing before that. Shanghai Beau is just a shade better of the two on form, though Osiris has Mr. Heard's assistance. I have picked Shanghai
In the second division the V.R.C.
In the National League, on the
easily won their game against the other hand, the top-place Dodgers
19th Heavy Battery, winning by 15
goals to mil. The V.R.C. team were far-superior swimmers with a thorough knowledge of the game. Towards the end, however, the Battery team bec's me somewhat annoyed at their bad defent, and on several occasions were "fonled" for rough play:
Zimmern opened the scoring for the V.R.C. followed by Lawrence. Zimmera added the third goal, while Roza Pereira trickily lifted the ball over the goalie's head to add the fourth. Zimmern put in the fifth with a smart backhand, followed by two more goals in sue cession by Roza Pereira. Remedios was ordered out of the bath just If Royal Flush starts in the before the end of the first half for
"moving."
Beau to win.
Cheung Chau Flate.
second race he should win.
Bilver
Queen-an obvious "mudlark"- might have given him a good run on a heavy course, but in fine wea- ther Royal Flush is the bet..
Lantao Handicap "A" glass. Zorban might not start here, in which case Spearmint and Nation alist II ought to have a good race I think the former will win.
Whitsun Plate..
Since last writing, I hear that Mike is not in condition. If that is so, then this race should be a keen tussle between Windsor Stag and Chesapeake Bay, with Mike as
Half-time score was 7 to mil. · Lawrence opened the scoring in the second half, and Remedios add-
ed the ninth. Zimmera pat in the tenth with a tricky shot, bouncing the ball over the goalie's head.
Lawrence added the 11th goal and Roza Pereira reached the dozen mark. Lawrence scored the last three goals, the âfteenth one being a fast long shot which beat the goalie all the way.
Result:-V.R.O., 15 goals; Bat- tery, nil.
Teams VR.C.-G.. B. Gosano; lb., B. W. H. Maynard; r.b., W. Foraita;
"a good outside bet, just in casech, H. M. Remedios; Lw., E. reports of his condition aro ex- Zimmera; c.f.. W. Lawrence; r. aggerated,
Lantao Handicap "B" Class. Abel is still the best thing here- wet or fine. Imperial Hall and Fair Sport ought to get the places. Town Hell's 130 lbs. looks tempting, but I fear there will be no one to rida "at this weight.
May Handicap,
Class.
wou over their zivals the Cubs and separated their respective per- centages accordingly, Brooklyn now having a standing of 630 sid Chicago of .683.
The Athletics made a strenuous
effort to fight off defeat at Chicago, staging a strong final rally in the ninth inning with one run netted in consequence, but nevertheless losing by a score of 5 to 6. Reynolds of the White Sox made the one home run of the game.
Boston's Red Sox were blanked by Detroit 60, Alexander of the
Tigers whacking out a home run with two men ahead. Gehringer also homered. The Sex eommitted the only two errors of the game, and got only three hits. This brought them down to a percentage of only 304, by far the lowest in either league.
Babe Ruth hit a home run in the Erst inning of the Yankee-Browns game with Combs and Larry ahead. In the second inning Ruth took a walk on four balls, and subsequent-
scored, and in the same inning his teammate. Lou Gehrig hit a bomer. The Yankees won 12-5, making 18 hits...
+
The Dodgers' victory over the Cubs was helped by a home run by Clark with two men ahead, these three tallies telling the tale for a 12-9 win. The Cubs were not be hind on hitting, however, Wilson knocking the ball out of the lot once
CLUB.
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 15.
918 a.m. D. G. Burleigh and A. N.
Other. 9.20 D. J. Keogh and J. D.
Thomson.
."
O, Eager and A. D. Humphreys.
I. E. Geare and W. C. Shields.
9.24
0.98
it
9.32
C. C. Stark and R. Young,
0.38
C. Mycook and Dr.
9.40
9.4.1
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Davey.
A. C. I. Bowker and J. Collis.
HC. Shrubsole and J. S. Dykes.
BOXING.
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.
SCHMELING GAINS' DECISION ON A FOUL.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
NEW YORK, June 12. Max Schmeling beat Jack Shar- key on a foul in the fourth round.
LATER.
Adopting the game tactics which he employed against Scott, Sharkey low left hook to the left groin in strack Schmeling with a palpably the fourth round, and was disquail- fied. The fight was scheduled to
go fifteen rounds.
As a result, for the first time in the history of boxing, a German becomes heavyweight champion of the world.
Sharkey had piled up a comfort- able lead on points and was clear- ly out-boxing his opponent when the climax came.
Schmeling slowly slid to the all sides of the ring. floor amid cries of "Foul" from
Confusion reigned, whilst the offi- cials conferred, but the announcer announced in, loud tones the re- feree's decision.
Sharker was a tearful, forlorn and dejected figure, and was rub- bing his face with his gloves when the decision was given.
great pain and had to be assisted The German was still suffering
from the ring, by his seconds
LATER.
Both were content to spar during
the first two rounds. L. Rozz Pereira.
12th Heavy Battery:-G., Moore; and English making two home 1.b., Enery; r.b., Heskett; sb., | runs. Haywood; w. Breeds; c.f., Lead- beater; raw, Watson
Referee: Mr. Weyman,
MONDAY'S GAMES.
The Giants took a 9-7 decisión from the Cardinals at New York, each team going into the error column once and the Giants making 12 hits to 10 for the Cards.
Boston's Braves" won over, the First Division. Kowloon S.C. r: Pirates 6-4, with 12 hits to nine for Somersets.
the Pirates and assisted by one Second Division, Kowloon r. University.
Pittsburgh error.
Rain caused the game between the SOMERSETS DEFEAT THE R.A. Reds and the Phillies to be post-
poned.
The first division match between
The following are the detailed the Somersets and R.A. which was results of to-day's gunes:- postponed last Monday owing to the typhoon weather was played at
AMERICAN LEAGUZ.
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Up to the foul blow the only exiting momenta were crowded into the third round, when Sharkey, with cool mastery of vicious thrusta, punched Schemeling, round the ring. The German keps his feet under the heavy rights to the head and lefts to the jaw and ribs, but he was badly hurt and groggy and on the verge of's knockout.
Schemeling in the course of an in- "I hated to win that way," said
terview with Router's representa tive. "I was just feeling out Sharkey. I know I would have beaten him."
Except for a swelling on the right eye Schemeling" appeared int good condition.
Sharkey, who was rather deject- ed, said: "I would rather have lost any other fight in my life than this." He protested that the low 'R. H. E. blow was quite unintentional
Per nercorn, after his fine sowing: récenty, is a likely candidate to win this race. Empress Hall failed badly last time, and has now only 130 lbs to look. after. He is a good bet for a place.
Lantao Handicap "0" Thunderbolt should-mako up for his last defent. In this event con- the V.R.C. yesterday resulting in Clubs. ditions, I hope will be more to bisa win for the Somersets by four Boston Tiking, and he will probably repay goals to one. The game was very
Detroit something to his disappointed sup- fast and thrilling. The R.A. scored Chicago
Philadelphia porters. Done Again and Pumpkin the first goal in the first half, but New York are the others worth following in in the second half the Somersets St. Louis .this event.
| rallied and scored four goals and Washington v. Cleveland post-
won the match.
poned, rain.
Lama Plate.
After his fine showing on Satur- day last, I don't think Zephyr will have much difficulty in accounting For this event. Monk has been dia appointing of late, but right redeem himself. Duke of Milan may be placed here.
Whit Monday Consolation. Plate.
It is difficult to "spot" the winner here, but if Orlando find his atride ho should win. King's Coun sel, and One Third are othurs which may upset calculations.
SELECTIONS.
Below are given the selections for to-day:
RaceTM 1.
Shanghai Benu.
Osiris.
Sonny Boy.
Race
Royal Flush
Fifty Fifty
Silver Queen.
Hace 8:
Zorhan, if started, otherwise Spearmint
Nationalist II.
Christmas Chimes.
(Continued at foot of next column).
Race 4. Windsor Stag. Chesapeake Bay. Mike.
Rack 5. Abel.' Imperial Hall Fair Sport.
Race 8. Peppercorn Empress Hall Huntington,
Race Thunderbolt. Done Again. Pumpkin.
"Race B.
Zephyr. Monk. Duke of Mil
Race 3.
Orlando. Оле Third,
King's Counsel;
Race 10.
Kum Oa
"Aristophanes
Tarzan.
0
3 A.
6
9.
0
3 12
€ 14
1
12 18-
5
NEW WORLD RECORD FOR 100 YARDS SPRINT.
0
2
-«NATIONAL LEAGUE,
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Chicago, June 7.-The Univers ity of Chicago Trojans to-day Ewon the National collegiate track and field meeting with a total of 65.1/3 points matagalan Washington University
Clubs."
St. Louis
7 10:
New York
£
12
Chicago
9
11.
0
Brooklyn
12
13
:0
9
1
129
came
second with 40 points and Iowa third with 31.1/6 points.
Pittsburgh
Wykoff won the 100-yard sprint Boston
in 9.4/10 sec, without the aid of Cincinnati v. Philadelphia post-starting blocks, again breaking the poned, rain.
world record.
Standings.
AMERICAN LEAGUR..
Washington
¡Clubs.
Won Lost Pet. Philadelphia, 31
660 25 10 841 19 .587
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Cleveland
New York. 24 19 .558
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis ce Boston
18 24 .429.
20
27 2426 -18 28 391 14: 1:32 .304 NATIONAL LEAGUE
Won Lost Pet. 2017 .830
Clubs.c Brooklyn.
Chicago New York Pittsburg
St. Louis... Boston Cincinnati
Philadelphia
99
21
500
24 442
:400
400
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