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BOWLS INTERPORT.
THREE GROUNDS FIXED
FOR MATCHES.
BOWLING GREEN; TAIKOD :..
RECREIO,
"Arrangements for the lawn bowls interport contest with Shanghai, to take place here early in October, were discussed at a Committee
JUNIOR PING PONG LEAGUE.
RESULTS OF LAST WEEK'S.
MATCHES
HONO KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1931.
LOCAL RACING.
PROGRAMMES FOR SECOND
"HALF OF YEAR.
ST. LEGER TO BE HELD
IN NOVEMBER..
The programmes for the Eighth, Ninth, Tonth and Eleventh Extra Race Meetings have been issued by the Jockey Club,
Various matches in the Junior It will be seen that the fifth New Lengue were played last week, re- Aggregate Stakon (six furlonga) has been fixed for: September 28, whilo sulting as follows:--
the sixth New Aggregato Stakes Chinese Catholic bent Hong Kong (one mile) has been fixed for- Oc
as been a University, 27 to 8-
tober 24. M
Hin Kun School beat Chung Nam
Athletic, 23 to 12. Southern Athletic beat. Congra
'gation Club, WOM South China Girl beat Univer
sity, 19 to 17SA Commercial Press beat Tai Tung
School, 21 to 14
University beat Ying Nin Club,..
20 to 18.
esting of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association held yesterday. Mr. A. O. Brown, presided, sup ported by Mr. B. Wylie (Vice President), and Mr. O, J. Tacchi (Hon. Secretary). Club representa lives present wore Mounts. A^M, Holland (Kowloon, Bowling G.C.), J. C. Brown (Kowloon Dock R.C.), J. M. Keown (Taikoo R.C.), U. M. Omar (Craigongower), A. Hyde-Confucian Assoc beat University, Lay (Howloon C.C.), J. C, West (Policy R.C.), A. H. Oswick (Civil Servică 0,0.), L. C. R. Sour (Ulub de Recreio), P. W. Ramsay (Yacht Club), and G. T. Padgett (H.K. Electric 1.0.).
It was decided to play threo en tirely different teams, with two Feserves for each team, in the inter-, port series. Three unofficial games were also definitely arranged for the visitors, who will play Kowloon, Victoria, and a combined team from the Second League.
Choice of Grounds.
In "addressing the meeting, the Chairman said that two grounds had to be selected on the Kowloon side and one on the Hong Kong side. As regards Kowloon, ho men- tioned the Kowloon Bowling Green Club ground, where the interport was played four years back, the Kowloon C.C., where the interport Look place fast year, and Club de Recreio, which offered good faciji. ties for accommodation. On the Hong Kong side, the Chairman re- Marked that Craigengower was. not quite suitable owing to the absouce
banks, while the noise from tram-cars and the football ground had also, to be considered. Ide aug gested Taikoo be considered if they could furnish one good rink. The facilities there for accommodation were ideal, and the last intarport played there was very successful.
Yea Wo Club beat. Indian Recren-
tion Club, 22 to 3.
22 to 13. Fukien Athletic beat Eastern
Athletic, 32 to 3
Yee Wo Club best Commercial
Press, 28. ta,9. ⠀
...Thin Wook's Games,"
A full schedule of matches to be played is given below: Sept.
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This year there will be thres St. Legers. On November 7, thore. will be three races over a mile and three quarters for Australian ponies, for Griffins and for Subsoription Griffins of this year. ANGA
The full programme for the four daya are given below
EIGHTH EXTRA" RADE/
MEETING.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER' 20:
1.—2,00 p.m.-Jordan Handicap:
Six Furlonge. For China ponies C9 Class Entrance fee 85. 1st prize $400; 2nd prize $200; 3rd prize. #100."
2-Apitia Handicap: One Mile. For China ponies" Do" Class Entries. 85. Ist prize $350, Snd Prize $150; 3rd prizo. $75..
3-Nathan Handicap: 13 Miles.
For China ponies B1 Class. Entries fee 25 lat prizu 8-150; 2nd prize #250; 3rd-prizo €150.
4.-Fifth New" Aggregate Stakes:
1. Eastern Athletic Ying Nin
(at the Eastern Ath. Assou.)... South China "Girls". Ming Tak Club (South China Ath.). Confucian Assoc., Fukien Athletic (Fukien Ath.). 2. Commercial Press. Chung Nam Ath. (Confucian Assoc Indian Recreation Club Thi Tung College (Confucian A.). 3. Catholic Club. Ying Nin
(South China Athletic). Eastern Athletin. Ming Tak Club (Eastern Athletic)
Chung
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Yunnan Handicap: Six
Furlongs
MA
For Chine ponica B1 Class. Entrange fee $5, 1st prize 8450; 2nd prize 8220; 3rd prizo $150.
7.Hunnan Handicap: One Mile. For China ponies, other than atb scription grilling of this season, which havo net loft the Colony bo tween January 1, 1931 and August 8400; 2nd prize 4200; 3rd prize 8100. 31, 1931. Entrance fes 38.1st prize
8.-Evangst Handicap: 11 Miles. Entrance foo 35 1nt prize 8400; For Chinn ponio Class. 2nd prize $200; 3rd prize 8100,
TËRTH EXTRA RACE MEETING.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24.'” -
100 p.m.-Bonham Handicap
Six Furlongs,
Entrance fee 1st priza 300; For Chins ponios De Class 2nd prize #150; 3rd prize $75.
3.-Queensland Handicap: Six
-Furlonge
For Australian ponies which have not won more than $1,000 in stakes. Entrance fee, 1st prize 3500; 2nd prize 8300; 3rd priza 8200.
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INTERPORT FORM IN SHANGHAI.
A
NEW RECORD FOR" LONG PLUNGE.
220 YARDS RACE IN SLOW
·TIME.
the Rowing Club's 20th annual gala The final night's programme of
celipsed oven the successful one on Friday and a lengthy list of avanta was run off most successfully, says the Daily Few A much larger crowd was prosent, the seat. ing capacity being taxed to its fullest extent.
Kiss II L. (Billie) Prince won
pionship, and thereby brings back the 100 yards ladies free style cham
iate a well-known sporting family another Shanghai swimming title Miss May Thomson finished second in a thrilling struggle, while Miz Vera Prince and Miss Eileen Ham mond fought it out for third placop the latter taking this by the barost margin. The other two champion- ship events attracted much atten
Bonham Handicap: One Mile, For China ponies-"B" Class Entrance fee $5. 1st prize $460; 2nd prize 8230; 3rd prize $150. 64.—Sixth New Aggregate Stakes:tion and the 220 yards title was
One Mile
Value #750 For all Chine ponics. Winners of $5,000 or more in stakes anywhere since January 1, 1931, weight for inches as per scale; of $4,000 46 84,990, 3 lbs. allowanes; of 85,000 to 83,000, 5 lbs, allowance; of less than $3,000, 7 lbs. allowance. The stakes will be run for six times,
sum of $2,000 will be dovided be or as decided by the Stewards. At the end the oneon an additional tween the ponies scoring most marks in the races for the stakes during the season in the proportion of first, 70 per cent., second, 20 per
TAILORS AT VARIANCE.
ALLEGED ASSAULT BY TWO
MEN
DEATH OF CAPT. COLIN MASSON
OFFICER ON S.S. TAI LEE." The death occurred at the Gor Thres Shangha tailors, employeuernment Civil Hospital on Sunday A Madame Chiffon's establishment, evening of Capt. Colin Maasca, appeared" at the Contral Magis who had been staying at the Sea- tracy, yesterday, one of them charg, about a week ago.
men's Institute until he was taken ing the others with assaulted
Cant Masson, who was 50 yenra old, was wol-known
tho Chinn
complainant and Mr. Ecrace do Mr. J. T. Prior appeared for the
Coast and had been master of several vessels, - be- defended.
de my kings also a member of the Replying to Mr. Lo, complainant Institute of Engineers and Ship- denied that he had trumped up the builders Hong Kong, and of the China Coast Officers Guild, where charges. The Arst defendant was employed as head tailor at Madame he had made many friends. His Chiffon's and owed money to oblast position was as chief officer of ordinates whom he engaged. He the s.8. Tai Loc. had asked witness to pawn a roll of silk on his behalf. The sugges tion was made by the defendant when witness asked him for his
Mr. Lo put it to the witness that the allegation of assault was notar
vitness The proof is
but a wicked lie
on my temple and in my torn clothing The reason was that he would not. mo continue my work at. Madame Chiffon's..
Wednesday.
The case was adjourned until
Tuam race-Winnera; A. C. Sin clair, 8. Godkin, N. M. Dorval, A. Seahorn, R. Richards, W. Fools
championship. D. J. Leonard; 220 yards free style Shanghai A. Fingeroth: 3. Milton Lee, Time, 3 min. 2 2/5 sec
Sinclair.
raco-1, R. Richards; 2,
final, H. Fabian 2, W. Scott, Two lengths free style handicap, Time, 41 1/3 spe.
won by D. J. Locnard, with A Fingeroth second and Milton Lester. third. B. A. Macdonald, the fa- ourite, had previously scratched. The long plungo championship likewiss brought close competition, with N. Conoc breaking his old Shanghai record by 3 inches and
shouts of enthusiasm. as they en setting a new mark of 7 ft. 9 in. Late arrivals wore greeted with
gay scene, and the opening event red the bath, which presented a which was in progress was the
ble across all the obstacles set in cause of this effusion. R. Richards
his path and won this event in great style. The club diving cham pionship produced some good div Spottiswoode, ing on the part of the winner, W.
Long plunge Shanghai cham
74 ft. 9 in. (rcord); pianship. 1, N. Concoff 2, R.
Two lengths breast stroke handi. Berthet 3, F. W. Ball, Distance,
Fabian,
Pillow Aght.-1, Jack Sheridan, 2 Scotti
Hong team race-1, B.A.T.
The funeral took place at Happy Valley yesterday, many friends frem shipping circles and the Sea men's Institute being present at the
graveside.
BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN
WAWILHELMINA,
RECEPTION AT NETHER LANDS CONSULATE.
The birthday of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina of the Nether lands was celebrated at the Nether lands Consulate, Asiatic Building, yesterday morning, when the noting Consul General held a reception.
Mr. W. Van Screven, the adting: and, when all were dissembled, pro Consul General, received the guests, posed the health of His Majesty King George. The General Officer Commanding (Major-General 3. W. Sandilands) in return gave that of Netherlands Her Majesty the Queen of the
In addition to members of tho Consular Body, there wore present. Capt. T: A. H. Coltman (represent
E R. Haltez," Sir Joseph Kemp ing HE the Governor), Capt. A H. Walker (Commodore), Hon. Mr.
Southorn, Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Hon. Biz Shouson Chow, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Dr. S. W, Tso and many others,
Six Furiange Winners of $3,000 or mors in stakes Value $750. For all Chins ponies. anywhere since January 1, 1931, weight for inches as..per. scule; of $4,000 to $4,000, 3 lbs, allowance of $3,000 to $3,999, 5 lbs. allowance The stakes will be run for six of less than $3,000, 7 lbs. allowance. cent., and third 10 per cent. of the displayed marked agility to seram. /cap, final,-1, C. Wheelor; 2, H. (Chief Justica), Hon. Mr. W times, or as decided by the Ste Warda. At the end of the sunson an additional sum of $2,000 will 4. South China "B"
bo divided between the ponics Nam (Confucian, Assoc.).
scoring most marks in the races for Nam Fong Club. Yoo Wo the stakes during the season in the (Confucian Asaoc.)..
proportion of first, 70 per cent, Confucian Assoc. . Ying Nin second 20 per cent., and third 10 Club (Fukien Athletis).per cent. of the added money so 5. Fukien Athletic . Ming Tak far as is consistent with tics. Marks to count 4 for a win, 2 for Oluli (Hin Kun School). 8. Indian Recreation Club
a second, and 1 for a third in each Commercial Nam Club).
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Press
(Chung
Tai Tung College . Hin Kun School (Nam Mo Athletic).
7. Indian Recreation Congre gation | Assoc., (Confucian ASSOC)
H. University Easter Athletic (Confucian Assoc.).
Mr. Ramsay proposed that the Bowling Green and Kowloon C.C. In regard to the unofficial games, grounds be selected for two of the the following arrangements were games. Mr. Keown proposed, sup adopted-Shanghai Kowloon, ported by the President, that Tai- | K.C.C. ground; Shanghai koo be considered, mentioning also Victoria, Craigengower ground that the distance need not infuence Shanghai t. Combined the decision, as, the Club would attend to transport.
•2.
Second
race. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with a pony on a sale. Entrance for 86. 2nd prize $309; 3rd prize $200.
5.-Jordan Handicap: Six Tarlongs,
For China ponies D1 Cines. Entrance fee 85. 1st prize 8350; 2nd prize '$150; 3rd prize 875"
6.-Carnarvon Stakes: One Mile.
For China ponies, subscription griffins of any season, which have started in Hong Kong at least three times since January 1, 1032, and have not won more than $1,000 in stakes this year. Woight for inches
League, Electric R.C. ground. as per scale. 1 lb. penalty for every
Aitkenhead shield...
Mr. Omer, supported by Mr:. Souza, advanced the claims of It was decided to play the Aitkon Craigengower, while the Kowloon head Shield match between Hong Dock and Electric R.C. representa Kong and Kowloon teams, six rinks tives put forward their respective each side, on Saturday, September grounds for consideration. These 28, on the Craigongower ground. proposals, however, received. little Mr. Wylie mooted a suggestion, support.
which was agreed to, that sixteen Becals Included;
players from the First Division and proposal was made by Mr.eight from the Second Division be Wylie, seconded by Mr. Oswick, selected to represent Kowloon, the that the Brat game in the interport Kowloon Dock R.C. sending six be played on the Bowling Greenmen, ns in the case of the other Club ground, and the third on the three Clubs, two of whom would be Club de Recreio ground, the second considered Second Division incidentally being played on the players. The suggested proportion Taikoo ground, which was selected was also agreed to in the case of 'by a majority, and we the Hong Kong tesma, four of Against this proposal Mr. Ram whom would send a rink of senior say argued that the Kowloon C.C. players, while the Yacht Club and ground was the best green in the the Electric RC. would supply the *Colony, and also offered good ac
two junior rinks. commodation. Put in the form of an amendment, the proposal was lost. The majority voted for the Recreio ground.
Selection Committee.
A proposal made by Mr. Oswick that three members present at the meeting with the President and Vice-President in an ex-officio capa city," should form the Balection Committee was adopted. The mem- Bers chosen were Messrs. Hyde Lay, Souza and Tacchi. It was also left to the Selection Committee to ap point an umpire, scorer and
queasurer MERE M
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A further suggestion was made that the, senior players should meet each other, while the junior players would do the same, in order to make this year's competition more in teresting.
In the case of the Kowloon teams, Mesara, Souza, Hyde-Lay, Brown and Holland, were appointed to make the selection of the mainland representatives.
One other matter considered was
$100 or part thereof won in stakes since January 1, 1931. To be ridden by jockeys who have not won ave flat races anywhere at any time. Jockeys 2 lbs extra for each race. won; penalties accumulativo. En- trance fee 36. 1st prizo $400;, 2nd prize 8800; 3rd prize 100.
7.-Jordan Handicap: Six Furlongs For Chins pouies~" B2 ” Cláss, Entrance fee $5.
1st prize. $450; } 2nd prize 8230; 3rd prize #150,
8-Nathan Handicap: 13 Miles, For China ponies C1 Class. Entrance foo. 85. 1st prize 400; 2nd prize $200; 3rd prize,$100.
9-Newcastle Plate: One Mile. For Australian ponies. Weight 162 lbs.; 1 lb. penalty for every 8200 or part, thereof won in stakes. Winners of three or more races barred. Entrance foc 85. 1st prize 2500; 2nd prize $300; 3rd prize $200.
NINTH EXTRA, RACE MEETING.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10.
12.00 --Kwangtung Handi-
downloap: One Kills,
For China ponies-"C1" Class
the provision of a new Shield for Entrance fee 88. 1st prize $400 the Senior League, the old trophy 2nd prize 8200; 3rd prize $100. having been won outright by Crai-2-Ewangel Handicap: 11 Miles, gengower. It was decided that the
Shanghai Players."
added money so far as is consistent with ties. Marks to count 4 for win, 9 for a second and 1 for third in each race. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with a pony on a sale. Entrance fee 26. 2nd prize 8300; 3rd prize 8200,
5.-Uaine Handicap: 11 Miles. For China ponies, griffins of this season. Entrance fee $5 lat prize $500; 2nd prize 8300. 3rd prize $200.
Exciting Championships..
The 100 yards ladies champion ship proved to bo one of the most club, pool, Miss Billie Prince went exciting races ever seen. in the
away from the start and wás, &
6-Paddock Plate: One Mile..." For China, ponies" Co" Class body's length to the good over Weight for inches as per scale. 1 Miss Eileen Hammond at the turn,.. b. penalty for every $200 or part Miss May Thomson and Mine Vera thereof won in stakes since January Prince were level a foot behind 1, 1931. To be ridden by jockeys Miss Hommand. This order was who have not won five flat races maintained to the turn of the se anywhere at any time. Jockeys 2cond length, from where the win lbs. penalty for each raen won.
ner went ahead again, but lost, Penalties accomulative. Entrance distance in the last ten feet so feo 35 let prize 8500; 2nd prize producing a thrilling finish. Miss 8200; 3rd prize $100.
Prince just managed to come in
ten feet and took second place. first by two yards from. Misi May Thomson, who sprinted in the lust-
For China ponies. Entrance fee 7-October Handicap: 1 Miles. 35. 1st prize 8500; 2nd prize 8300; 3rd prize 8200.
8-Banham Handicap: One Mile.
For China ponies-"B" Clans Entrance fee $5, 1st prize 8450; Sad prize #250; 3rd prizo $150...
ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE
MEETING.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
1.-2.00 p.m.-Bhek-O Handicap:
Seven Furlongs. For China ponics "D" Class. Entrance fee 85. 1st prize $350; 2nd prize $150; 3rd prize #75)* 2.-Australlan St. Leger: 11 artez.
For Australian ponies. Weight
The 920 yards free style pro- duced only three entrants, B.A." MacDonald, R. N. Harris and W. Donald was regarded na the far- Winterbottom scratching. Mac- ourite, and his scratching lessened the interest in the event. Lequard, the winner, was not regarded as a possible favourite and with Mac- Donald and Harris out of the rate it was an open affair. Milton Lee and Fingereth led the winner over five lengths, Fingeroth turning to the last lap slightly ahead of the others, but Leonard, who had made a fine spurt in the sixth length, put up a burst of speed at the finish to beab Fingereth by & tough, whils Lee was very close behind.
The long plunge championship produced some exciting results. N Concoff plunged in his first Combe could only reach 67 ft. Con effort and Berthet, Ball, and Me 159 lbs. Winners of one race 5 lbs. ;olf in his last plungo traveljed 60 of two races, 10 lbs. of three or ft in 26 sec. and set up a new more races, 14 lbs, extra. Entrance Shanghai Championship mark fes #3. 1st prize 8760; 2nd prize when he recorded 74 ft. 0 in. $300; 3rd prize #200,
The Xerusts.. 3--Fanling Handisap: One Mile.
Following are the results, includ- For Chinu ponies-Ci Classing the later ones of Friday even that have started in at least three
ing: Extra Meetings in Hong Kong since January 1, 19311 To be ridden by C. Binclair 2, A. Seaborn.-Time, 50 yards free style final.—1, A. jockeys who have not won five flat co 4/5 sec, races anywhero at any time. E-Life-buoy melce Winners: Wox- trance fee 85. 1st prize 8400; 2nd tff, Graham, N. J. Palmer, C prize 8930; 3rd prize $100. v
Wheeler.
For China ponios, griffins of 1931. Miss Prince. Fyfe, Stenver, 4-Hong Kong St. Logor: 13 Mies. Mixed term race. Winners s
race, & lbs., of two or more races, mert Weight 146 Iba Winners of one Nurgebauer, N. Palmer, H. Far-
prize 6230
A. Sinclair. Timo, 75 sec.
"Wäter" poly-Swimmers dolented Darsmen by Tour, gonis, to three..
For China ponies" A1 and 10 lbs. penalty. Entrance fee 85.100 yards club free stýla cham A suggestion made by paid for out of the Association ponies, winners of $10,000 or more
now Shield should be provided and A2 Class A Class 1st prize $1,000; 2nd prize 8300; 3rd pionship W, Epottiswoode; 2 Holland was also agreed to, that funds. each Club be. asked to send in 'to the Selection Committee four names of players in their respective order According to information received so as to assist the selection. The from Shanghai, at a morting of the Chairman requested the representa Bhanghai Association held last tives present to have the names sent week, it was decided to send down have to be chosen in about a wook's in without delay as the teams would eight players, some of whom have
in atakes at any time barred. En hyk-0 Handicap: 11 Miles, trance fee $5 1st prize 8500; 2nd. prize $300; 3rd prize $900 in For China ponies--" 32" Cinza, Entranca B5.1st prize 8400; 2nd 3. Tukien Handicap: One Milo, *** For Crinn ponies, subscription
prizo 6250; 3rd prize $150. griffins of this season, which have 6.—Shok-O Handinap: One Mila.
Olinthelo raco, -1, Richards; 2,.. Spottiswoode; 3. Binotrizes
One Jength free style handicap, Beini-final-Int Heat Seabornes 2. Stonyer Time 23 1/6.00 2nd.
Heat: 1, Wheeler; B, Binclair.
played in Hong Kong before, Mr.1 1031, and August 31, 1931 En-As Classes Entrance foe Time; 10 set
not left the Colony between January Tos China ponic A1 and We here in 1999
triz 81100840052nd Art pris 500; 2nd prize: $300 3rd prize $200; 3rd prizo 8100, prize 6200,
were
Entertainment Commiltas, A The following was the team
Mesars W. Ward, J. C. Brown, chosen
J. Laing and A. H. Oswick were HE. Feck (Police Recreation appointed as the Entertainment (1,5 Club),
Committee. It was left to them to C. W. Glover (Shanghai Lawn
nrrange for the accommodation of Bowls Club); the visitors
5G,
It was left to the Clubs where the interport games will be played to. make the ground arrangements under the direction
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B. Btórmes (“! Recs,”'), Dorranco (Junior Golf Club); F. Medina (Club Lusitano). W. Brierley (Yangtzspoo Bowling
trepoo Bowling Club) and G.-Main- (/ Rock 2 pe
Double Teath-Fists: Five-
Partonga, ka For Chins ponica Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance fes 15. 1st prize $760; 2nd prize $300; Erd prito #200.
Sub-Griffins, St. Lager?:
For China ponies; subscription griffins of this season. Weight 148 lbs. Winners of one race, 6 lbs. of two or more races 10 lbs. penalty Entrance fee #5: 1st prize $750; 2nd prize $300; 3rd-prize $200, 8.Shek-0 Handicap: 1. Miles, For China, ponies, D. Lisen, Entrance fes 86. Jat prize #250; 2nd Entrance 166 15. Tab. prize - 1350 prize #150; 3rd prizs 870,
Rad" prize 150; ded prize 176
5 Hwangtung-Handicap: OBO
City in Freethi
Spottiswoode & Freede,
100 yards fra style Ladies Bhang hai championshin-1, Miss Billy Prizes:2. Miss May Thompson; 3, Miss E. Hummond. Time, 1 min One length free style handicap, Anal-1 Seaborn; 2 Wheeler 3, Stonger, Time, 13 2/5 60,
Girl and boy membora diving.- A. Grten N. Green AN INES EZÍNHfvid ft 1. Glam Sheridan.
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