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SEASON TICKET OR WOODLAND STAG?
RETURN MATCH AT HAPPY VALLEY. THIS AFTERNOON: WILL THE RECORD "BE LOWERED?
SITTING BULL FAVOURITE FOR THE AGGREGATES,.
[BY MORNING DEW,"]
The return match between Season Ticket and Woodland Stag takes place this afternoon, the race being over seven furlönga. Two weeks ago, Senson Ticket was decidedly better than Woodland Stag, but with a few pounds extra in weight, it will be interest- ing to soo what "the result will be
One was only hope that the weather will not unr what pro mises to be an excellent afternoon's sport. There are ten races ou the card and, with heavy entries, once again big folds and keen Anishes should be the order of the day.
Hstran.
Savers of the best ponies are resting during the mooting, and. although they are entered. are not taking the field. Dod. Princess Hall and Bistre, all winners at the last meeting, are not starting to-day,
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FANLING GOLF.
STARTING TIMES FOR
TO-MORROW?».
NOW, CORISE,
H.K.CC TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
DOUR STRUGGLE IN RE-PLAY.
0.58 am A, E Gerondal and M. S. A. RUMIAHN OVERCOMES:
M. W. LO, Barber.
Mrs. E. P. Fletcher and
W. O. Pycobi
and
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10,00
10.04
11
Mrs. W. O. Fyentt
E. P. Fletcher.
10.32
A. Reid and T. Chassol.
10.36
5+
H. G. Wallington
D.. M. Richards,
10,40
Mrs. N. J. Perrin
and
of
Misa I. P. Curtin.
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Old Course.
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HOME FOOTBALL.
ENGLISH LEAGUE TEAMS.
ALL PLAY TO-DAY.
LEADERS TRAVEL TO
LEICESTER. .
The Arsenal, who were defeated in mid-wook at' Bunderland, are again visitors to-day, their destina- Whatever fears the supporters of tion being Liverpool. Everton, the S. A. Rumjahn, the Arst Indian leaders are travelling to Laicosfer. champion of the Colony, had for his The following is the programme :-
Division L R.entry into the final wore set at rest
2, Manchester C. yesterday, when on the Stand Court, Alton Villa
Vi Derby. and he overcame M. W. Lo, who nearly Bolton eliminated him last Monday. He Cholson
by Grimsby. his well-wishers delighted emerging successful in straight seta, Huddersfield 6-4, 6-4, 6-3, but in doing so he had Leicester to go through a match lasting for Liverpool
Middlesbro early two hours. He will now meat C. Fincher on Monday, to Nowcastle
Wednesday decide who shall gain the title.
1.16 0.20 a.m.--Not to be booked by travellers on 6.99 'train.
9.34 am. K. W. Jones" and J.
Dunbar,
G.
B. D. Evans and R. W. Tapin.
J.
A D. Humphreys, and RO. Law:
The match on the whole produced West Ham
dour struggle in which both
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Sheffield U. -
v, Blackpool.
22.
1).
Birmingham.
Everton.
t'. Arsenal.
West Brom Sunderland.
v. Portsmouth.
Blackburn,
Division. II.
Bury,
17. Swansea. v... Bristol C.
. Leeds.
Port Valo.
Barnsley,
2.
Bradford C.
*}
1.
Notts C...
2. Plymouth.
v. Millwall
v. Oldham,
featured very creditably. The laser Bradford played much better than the score. Burnley would indignter and deserved bettor Charlton credit for his oxhibition. Only the Chesterfield grim determination of the Indian Manchester C... prevented him from winning a set Notts Forest or perhaps taking the match to fre Preston N.E. anta. Lo showed wp consistently, Southampton
Stake and keeping a good length throughout Tottenhar
and cleverly changing the pace and
Wolves
Division III. (South), C.direction of his shots, many of which would normally have beaten
Bournemouth Brighton most player, but Rumjahn's ability in retrieving deep well-placed shots Bristol B. robbed him af many a point, some
Clapton O... of which being at important stages. However, that did not appear to Crystal P.
Mansfeld him, and ho drew
Norwich disturb
the gallery by applause from
Queen's P.R. his amar cross court shots, those from his forehand especially taking Swindon Torquay Rumjahn hy surprise, while be with.
Watford
9.29
1
9.32
C. E. Gabagan and Gardner.
9.36
INTERESTING RACE FOR “B
CLASS.
9.40
J B. MacDonald
D. Black
2.44
E. McBrydon and B. Wobb.
9.48
A. E. Liasaan and O. Shields:
W.
$.50
0.50
JW. Alabaster and I
R. Remingtop.
10.00
J. B. Lanyon and J. A
B. Selby
Now Bridge Handicap.
In the opening race of the day, in recent races, is Sunberu. If you the two rivils, Season Ticket andare after a good outsider, back Woodland Stay are due to meet him! again. this time over seven far-
This race for
Class Aus- longs. As the former has won over
ix furlongs and also over a longer tralian ponies is over seven fur- race than this afternoon's, there is longs and here again the issue is very reason to think that he will very open. I don't think Anniver 10.04 win again wo-day. Admittedly hasury Eve is likely to win, though will be giving five pounds in weight He is quite a likely place-getter. 10.08 to last year's champion. but this But After That has 166 pounds to should not tell on Season Ticket Barry, but he is due for a win soi who has found it such a simple day and is worth following. Canny matter "to lower records hitherto has a sporting chance of winning Held by Woodland Stag. The re here as he is down to 140 pounds 10.90 maining eight entries for the first and The Rainbow also may upset race do not impress. unless Polari calculations. Star is sent to the post and mannges to, get away with a decent start, which is highly improbable. any case he is not likely to upset Season Ticket's chances.
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Second Aggregate Stakes.
:
E-
S. 8. Perry and A. S Coppin.
C. E. Rolfe and J.. stood Rumjahn's attack throughout Robinson...
very wall
V. S. Hillier and J. Mandracchia.
10.12
**
W. D. Hughes and Dykes.,
J.
&
10.23
23
"A. Kidd and H. W.
Dulley.
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Ramjahn proved to be in better forma than on Monday. He served only one double fault throughout the match and controlled his shote Mwall, his drives being a distinct im- provemont Still it was obvious that he became a trife reckless at differont stages. He played an en terprising a round game, defend-" od well and foreen his way up to the net where he scored a good many- &.points with his overhead work.
Lieut. H. O. Gould and
D.
H. H. Mundy and W.. A. Stewart.
W. Woodward and N.
The Match,
Both fought hard for the first set,
with the result that the struggle for
points and games proved to be Fexciting. Lo's steadiness gave him
the lead by the odd game up to 14-all. Rumjahn took a good many
Col R. B. Cousens.
10.24
G. A, Peiper and W... Harris.
10.28
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N. J. Perrin and D. Edward.
13,32
10.30
10.40
K. Littlejohn,
1
T. J. Fenwick and S.
J.
K. Fox.
H R. Sturt and G.
C.
27
G. W. Sewell and Liou
net,
W. D. Denham and
C.
ร
W. F. Booker..
10.158
11
R. W, Gardiner and
.
6. Hills.
0. E. C. Marton and
L
" R. Andrewes...
11.04
+
31.09
10.48
10.52
Since Hetman is not starting in this event, Sitting Bull with only 145 pounds on the saddie, is likely to get four points for bis owner hero. Bag and Baggago may or may Canton Handicap "B" Class,
not make a good" show, the_pony | 10.44 being ah unknown quantity over & The second race over a mile and mile and a half. Sadko might put a quarter is about, the most inter-up a stiff opposition here, but over esting on the card. The Tiger, a mile and half, Sitting Bull Nippy and Daylight Eve appear to should be able to shake him off. Gold Key has been going great have the best chances here, although guns in the morning gallops, and many think that Tontine, Dee and much is expected of him, but he 11.00
a winner in perhapa Lunar Star stand equally does not appeal as
the this ruac. In good chances.
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Wuchow Plats. betting is likely to be pretty even and so whatever one backs, one is
Powhattan would have been a sure to get a run for one's money, Daylight Eve ran a mile in a little great danger here, but it is under-11,18 over 2.02 at the last meeting and lood that the pony is not start- from the fact that he was ridden ing. In his absence there should 11.10 by a novice on that occasion, it is be a good race between The Lion, safe to say that the mee was no Alexandra Hall and Hoilo. On the Tuke. The mile and h quarter ought whole The Lion appeals the most, to suit this pony which should cer- although candidly Alexandra Hall tainly get a place, if not actually or oils are capable of upsetting win. Nippy ran & very excellent him if the ponies huppen to be in 11.28,
Gold race behind Bag and Baggage at the mood for a fast race. the last metting and on that form tting too, should command a good 11.39 alone, he should be there at the deal of support if started, and death. The Tiger is very At at the Punch, it le goes out here instead moment and if the pace is not too of in the last race, which is a fast at the outact, he has a dis-likely, ought not to be overlooked.
Tontine tinct chance of winning. enjoys stable confidence, while Des might redeem himself this afternoon for his two failures at the last meet
ing...
Swatow Handicap "D" Class.
||
Kongmun Stakes.
For "E" Class ponies, there is every likelihood of a fine tussle here between Pochhontas and Highjinks. Tho, former will be ridden by Mr. Ip Kui Ying and the latter by Mr. This race over a mile and 171 Frost. On paper there is little to yarda for "D" Class ponies has choose between them because botk been made very interesting by the ponies appear to be equally good. manner in which the handicapper Highjinks, however, will be receiv ins hpportioned the weights. ing three pounds from Pocahontas Philanderer has been given top and because of this and the fact weight and bas to concede ten that he has previously finished in pounds to Mistletoe and eleven front of Mr. Ip'a mount, I tip him pounds to Chiu Quan. Philanderer as the winner.
Will be Mr. Frost's mount. Chiu
Quan will be ridden by Mr. Proul
and Mistletoe by Ip Kui Ying.
What a race is promised I fear
Amoy Stakes.
Taishan Handiṣap.
The novices event should produce
the text pounds handiep conceded 4 koer, race between Orlando, with by Philanderer. might tell on him, Mr. Fung on the saddle and Lobster but on the other hand, the pony Bay, which is Mr. Botelho's mount. has been responsible for some very Needless to say Orlando will do all smart work and consequently may the running but 188 pounds might Win in spite of the weight. Both stay, him a bit, gad if Lobster Bay Chiu Quan and Miatletie are good a not too für behind entering the place bet.".
straight, there ought to be a good tusele, with the advantage slightly in favour of Lobster Bay, but that of course depends greatly on how
Ind This race for non-winning sub the race is going to be run. scription griffins is sure to attract perial Hall has been very near get "bir fold, but the issue. I am ting & place lately and should be afraid, will be confined to three or able to get a place to-day. possibly four ponies. The most pro minent entry is of course Pocahon tas." The pony was placed on both Occasions when he started at the
Canton Handicap.
The last race of the day, over lost extra meeting and a win for mio and a quarter for "C" Class him to day is not improbable. Amoy ponies, abould attract a fairly large enjoys a concession of six pounds field. Helter Skelter is in this race in weight from Pocahontas and this and has only 152 pounds, and it. fact might prove to be the deciding the distance does not prove too factor is to-day's race as Amoy long for him, he will be very hard is also very good candidate to bant. Deveron, however, has Holvellyn finished half a longth be been running very well and ought bind Anos, when these two last to be very near it at the finish, met and ag so full of running that if he does not actually win. one feel confident he will put up know who will be riding King a good show today. "A place seems Parado, but he is certainly a dan A pony which is in very gerous candidate here and an odd gard good condition at the moment, but ticket on him would not be amiss.
(Continued on next Colum73) which has not figured prominently
don't
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Warren.
A. W. DawkGS,
A. B. Raworth and D. G. Bruce.
K. Mackenzie and C. J.
D. Lag.
A. M. Parker and Yates.
risks but was smartly beaten by Lo, especially when rushing to gain the
The Indian, however, then
broke through Los service for the
first time and scouring the lead: at. 3-4, made sure of the set by holding his own.
Lo then showed up prominently, and by the forceful way he started the second set, it appeared that he would level the score. He captured four games, without losing any, by excellent control of his shots and accurate placements. This stage, however, proved to be the beginning of the climax of the match. Fight Hing with his back to the wall, Rum jahn settled down seriously to engage. Lo in the sternest struggle
WA. Buttanfield and R. E Abyell,
J. B. ROS and I.
Geare,
P. 9. Grant and Honor So far this season for points
190
1+
1.94
**
D. S. Robb and Lowe
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+3
Comdr. G. F. H. Hole,
G. R. Horridge and W.
Mulcahy,
Get caddies from Superintendent..
Punch,nisa, is shaping very and might figuro in the finish.
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SELECTIONS.
Race 1,
Season Ticket. Woodland Stag. Friar Tuck.
Race 2, Daylight. Nippy. Theo Tiger.
Race $. Philunderer. Chiu Quadi.. Mistletoe.
Race 4.
Amoy. Helvellyn. Sunbeau.
Race 6.
But After That...," The Rainbow."
Esca Sitting Bull. Badko Gold Key
Race L "The Lion,"
Gold Ring. Alexandra Hall.
Rach 8 Highjinks... Pocahontas. Jupiter.
Raca 9. Lobster Bay. Orlando," Imperial Hell
Race it. Deveron King's Parado.
Helter Skeletor:
wall
and
games. Both played good ten- nis, but the Indian showed his su periority by the way he gradually
Then he
controlled Lo's game. drove fiercely, volleyed with pre
and cision, smashed accurately saved hard shots" in spectacular manner. He thus not only crept up to Lo but went on to win the second act at 0.
Lo failed to check Rumjahn who snatched the first four games of the third set. It was a brilliant effort on the part of the Indian, but that apparently affected him physically, so that be dropped off somewhat, bis shots becoming considerably weaker. When at -1, in his favour, Lo once more got the better of the exchanges, so that the score reached. 3-3, with Lo's game excelling but the margin proved too big for the Chinose, Rumjaha winning the set at 6-3.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.
In the final of the Club' champion. ship, Goldman scored a creditable victory in straight sats, winning the title for the first time.
RESULTS.
Yesterday's matches resulted 21 follows:
Open Singlet,
Semi-dual B. A. Rimjaha beat M. W. Lo 6-4, 6-4, 0-3.
tri Olub Championship, Final: L. Goldman beat A. L Sullivan 6-1, 6-3, 6-1.
Handicap Singlés "" A.” Semi-finale S.; E. Gezen (owe 13) beat AH. Harkins (rec. 2/6} .70, 8-0, 6-4.
Handicap Binglès ** H.”. N. Lampard (owe 378) beat A H Penn (ove 16) 6-2, 6-2.
Semi-Anal: C. C. Clarke (scr.) beat A. 0. Beck (roc. 3/6) 6-2, 6-3.
Handicap Doubles..
J. Rodgers and G. T. Rogers (sor,) beit . M. 8. Lloyd and W 4. Nowers (own 2/8) 6-3, 6-3.
Mixed Dober Semi-final: H. Owon Hughes and Mra Martell Hall (owe 30)-beat Redmond and Mrs. James (owe 30). 4-0, 7-6, 6-2
. Southend.
v. Exoter.
Northampton.
Fulham. Brentford.
V2
1
Luton,
25
J
v
Coventry.
1.
Reading.
7. Gillingham.
7. Cardiff.
F. Thames...
Division I (North).. Azerington #. Gateshond.. Carlisle
v. Barrow.
V1 Hull,
Crowe
Doncaster Rochdale Rotherham Routhport Stockport Tranmora Wrexham
97. Chestor.
V. Lincoln.
Halifax.
27.
th
Waisail.
ቀ.
Hartlepools
Darlington.
v.. New Brighton.
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LOCAL FOOTBALL. Fangod to take place on Wedmonday between the Argylls and the Univer- sity has been cancelled owing to the lattor being duable to rajse a team. FA change is also announced in the Vinue for the other game which was fixed for Sockumpoo.
TWO LEAGUE MATCHES"
TO-DAY.
CHANGE IN MID-WEEK FIXTURES,
The Hong Kong Football League programme to-day will be confined to two matches as follows:-
Division I.
(Kick-off at 448 pim, sharp).. S.W. Borderers v. Olub, Sookun- poo ground. Referee: P., Kirby.
Division II..
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(Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. sharp). R.A.0.0 Argylls, 8cckunpoo ground. Referee: Mr. E. T. Ford, R.N.
Wednesday's games according to the amended ażrangomonta, are, as. follows:---
Division I.
(Kiok-off at 3.16 p.m. sharp).
Police, Club ground Club.. Referes: P. O. Dibb.
Division II.
(Kick-off at 4 p.m. sharp), 12th Batt, R.A.0.C., H.K.E.Q.. ground, Refores: Mr. Lawrence.
HKFO... Team.
The following team has boon chosen to represent the H.K.F.C. ist XI against the South Wales Borderers-Rodger; Strange and Foley; Railion,. Segalon and Bald- win Alexander, Duncan, Howe,. Mid-Week Fixtures.
Strange
and Fowler. Roserve: The Second Division game ar- Hynes.
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