10
MILE AND HALF RECORD THREATENED
LIBERTY BAY LIKELY TO BE EXTENDED IN TO-DAY'S MAIN RACE, OVER, THAT DISTANCE
WOODLAND STAG AND WOTIN TO MEET OVER FIVE
FURLONGS:CLOSE RACE PREDICTED
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1By MORNING DEW."]
To-day looks very much like & favourites day at Happy Valley and unless the rain comes along and changes the going, I ani afraid favourites will coing home in regular succession.
The main item on the programme, of course, is St. Andrew's Stakes over a mile and a half. The race is likely to draw some of the best ponics in training at the moment, and although there appons to be nothing among the entries to give Liberty Bay a race, Hotman and
doing of Navy Hall and the others. Deveron is shaping very well these. days and might reward is sup porters with a substantial dividend to-day while Adam na 140 pounds is not a bad bet at all.
Liberty Bay.
Nothing can beat Liberty Bay in the big race of the day, although both Wild Life and Hotman can. Wild Life, I am get very near. told, can do the mile and a half in 3.03 and Hotman has actually done Wild Life can be fully depended' this distance at 3.05, I think. It upon to
extend Mr. Dunbar's Liborty Bay can beat, theso figurés, era kerjack," The record for the and 1 am sure he can, he will win mile and half is quite likely to be to-day. The record of 3.0.1 by lawered,
Sitting Bull in pot to be overlook- ed, the more so as Sitting Bull is starting in to-day's race to de- fend his record!
For the first time since Australian ponies were introduced into Hong Kong, a five-furlong sprint event will be held. Th ex-Cham pion, Woodland Seg i starting in the only 1 Handicap "A" Class auniit Wotin and Evening Star and a.though he is conceding thirty five pounds in weight to Wotin, he is sure to put up a good race, Wotin is very fit at the moment and is not likely to go under with out a great fight, the more so since he is a demon over five furlongs,
Perthshire Handicap,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1932.
GOLF
STARTING TIMES FOR
FANLING
FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Old Course, 9.16-9.24 8.m.-Not to be booked. 9.30 a.m. K. S. Morrison and M.
W. Budd
دو
B. Young and H. U, Ire Jand;
HOME FOOTBALL
FIXTURES FOR TO-DAY
The following matahes in the English artel Scottish football leagues are down for decision to day:-
ENGLISH LEAGUE .
FIRST DIVISION
A. E. Lissman and J. Aston Villa
CW, F. Bocker and A. Leuch,
v. Wednesday
Birmingham
e. Birminghaam
v. Blackpool
2. Manchester C. v. Sunderland
e. W. Bromwich 2. Leeda
Arsenal
Sheffield U. 1. Derby Wolvees
0,35
#
0.40
F. A. Redmond and A.
B. Raworth.
9.45
K. MacFarlan.
Bolton
9,50
1. H. Geare and A. T. Lay.
|
Cholsen
Huddersfield
0.55
Leicester C.
Liverpool
10.00
E. D. Matthews and I. Nowton.
Middlesboro
10,05
0. E. O. Marton and J. E. HI. Cogan,
Newcastle Portsmouth
10.10
1. C. Law and C. E. Holmes.
10.15
W. Mulcahy and L. G. 8. Dodwell.
10.20
L. I. Androwes and A.
Bradford
P. Hall-Thompson.
Burnley
10.23
Grimsby
10,30
A. B. Stowart and A, Mc- Kellar.
| Manchester
Notts F.
10,35
J. B. Logan and A,
MacKenzie.
H.
| Oldham
Plymouth
*-
8. J. H. Fox and D. S.. Robb.
Preston N.E. Stoke
Blackburn
SECOND DIVISION
D. 8. Edward and C). C. | Charlton Stark,
G. S. Archbutt and H. C. Tottenham Hopkins
W. H. B. Riggs and J. Fleming.
2. Bary
r: Southampton
e. Fulham
*.. Notts C.
r. Bradford C.
2. West Ham
r. Port Vale
r. Lincoln'
e. Millwall
1.'.
Chesterfield
10. Swansea
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
Cardiff Crystal P.
"
W. Thompson Bad E. M. Bryden.
10.82
+
D. S. Harvey.and G. A. Loiper.
Aldershot
10,80.
11.00
27
Brighton Bristol R.
"
11.04
.17
11.08
"
11.12
This race for "D" Class candi- 10.40 dates over six furlongs has drawn no lower than 90 entries, but I think 10.44 notwithstanding this, the race will be tule between Festival Evo 10.48 and Orlando Festival Eve ran beautifully at Farling a week ago in mot likely to disappoint this afternoon. Orlando also, ran a Manna Favourite for "B" Class beautiful race the last time he was
Race.
out and six furlongs is certainly The race for B Class Ausmoro to his liking than the mile, tralian ponies is also over five fur which he won. Mr. Charles is rid- longs and although the field here ising Festival Evo and although this might mean starting at Jew sure to be very big, Manna appears pounds more then the weight allot to have the biggest claim at the
ted by the handicapper, the pony ought to wit After Orlando, ́1 like the chances of Wakafield and 11.10 if he does not start, I should pick on The Plover.
moment,
.:
a
po..is and 100 pe yards in
of 300 mile is a bit too much and I will he rprised if those two overhauled by the scratch pony Estrellita, ridden by Mr. Frost:
aro
Google Handicap,
.
Manna seems to be unbeatablu in!
The Ewo" Handicap. The sport starts with an unofficial ruce over a mile where the handi- eapping has been done not only by On weight but also by distance. looking over the handicaps, I notice The Sheldrake and Tho, Curlow are certain quarters and in fact the both a'lotted 300 yards, Although pony a chucos (after the convincing the ones will be carrying 185 y in which he accounted for City of Melbourne in. Macao) seem to bo very good, I do not think, hona ever that Manna is a cinch and for those who have not seen, the that City of Melbourne looks a pic- exercisos this wook, I can only say
The only other entry with any one of the best judges of pace, he ture just now, and under Kr. Frost, chance appear to be Grey Dawn; is, sure to make a big bit for to- Mr. P. A, Pallock's mount. The day's race. Lucy Glitters also in pory has 100 yarda concession from sematel and has 170 pounds toot out of this race altogether as although he will be carrying 170 pounds, he is a sprinter of quality and his third in the St Leger is not to be forgotten. The Rainbow is looking fit but might not pravo classy enough.
Rooty Hill Handicap.
There are only lour entries for this racontul 1. understand that The Giraffe is anot starting. Wood. land Stag is sure to start a hot faypurite, but with 170 pounds on the saddle and with such a worthy speedktor as Wotin to contend with,
Glasgow Handicap.
י
E. C. Hudson and K. W.
Jones.
H. W. Dankes and R. P. Newell.
R. H. Wild and Comdr. Dockscy.
K. A. Munro and G. B. Lyon.
A.-H. McBride and J. E. Richardson.
Monaghan.
0. Eager and H. Hamp-
Norwich Gillingham
Quem's P.I. Reading
Southend.
Watford
Luton
r. Torquay
Exeter Bristol C.
P. Swindon
r. Clapton: O v. Brentford
r. Newport
Coventry
*. Bournemouth e. Northampton
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)
Gateshead Doncaster
". Hull
8. Darlington
"
11.30
*
H. R. Sturt and Comdr. Morris.
Accrington
11.24
"
A. B. Purves and T. C.
Barrow
29.
Carlisle
11.28 11.32
*
Chester
ton.
Crewe
0 W. Jeffries and Coulthart.
J.
Mausfeld
New Brighton,
11.36
Rochdale
2
Rotherham
11.40
**
J. C. Mills and R. Davis.
Southport York
12,44
11.48
-
G. F. Hole and G. W. Sewell,
11,52
N. Croucher and A. D.
Coppin.
11.86
31
G. C. Worrall and M. N. Cochrane:
H. S. Prophet and HAƒ Milla
W. A. Stewart and J. 12,00 noon E. M. Totley and D. H.
Campbell.
Jones. 19.04 p.m. W. Pittendreigh and A.
12.08
This race over a mile for B. Claas candidates is the most open 12.12 race of the day and any of the
it is not at all certain that Wood, twelve entries can win. Blue Star |.12.16 land, Stag will win, the more so and Bright Star are both starting, since Woun lis only 135 pounds to the former under Mr: Chplan and 12,20 look after and is in the pink of the latter under Mr. Pan. Cham- condition. I expect a close rato, pagne Bay will be Mr. O. U da 12.24 but Mr. Frost's jockeyship is aure ftoza'a mount, Daylight Eve will be to coubt in this race and I nominato steered by H. P. Chanson, Fortune his mocal to win,
Bay or The Tiger will bo laken out
Lark Handicap.
31
"
12.28.
**
by Mr. Frost, Indian by Mr. 12.32 Fung, Valorous by Mr. Fred Roza,
This save for C Class ponies Meridan Star by Mr. Laing, Rac- 12.16 is very open and I'should not ba' surprised to see any of the following Boy at 145 might be taken out ing win it: Navy Hall, Mon Taliey Mr. Butler, Tinna at 140 might 12.40,
carry fairly heavier
have to
nin, Californi, Bistro, Adam and jockey, but, that should not impair 12.44
the pany's chances. On paper it
Dévéren.
71
McFarlan.
R. K. Valentine and J. P. Warren.
J. P. Sherry and W. C. Clark,
C. H. Burton and R. S. Traill,
W. D. Hughes and 8.1 Butlio.
A. M. Macaulay and R.
W. Taplin.
G. H. Wilson und A. M Parker,
E. H. Babcock and. C, J. Ferguson.
. Hartlepooist
. Wroxham
Stockport Halifax
v. Walsall
Tranmere Darnsley
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
Celtic
St Mirren,
v. Falkirk
E. Stirling.
t'.
Kilmarnock Hamilton.
Airdrie Ayr Clyde Cowdenbeath
Mortou Hearta
Motherwell 7. Third Lanark Partick
·Rangera St. Johnstone
-13
Dundee
Aberdeen Queen's Park:
HOME RUGBY
TO-DAY'S FIXTURES
The following rugby matches are
down for decision to day:—
Coventry
W. H. Bailey and K. K.Gloucester
Rounds.
C. B. Robertann and A. Webster.
J. F. Lawrie and H. N. Williamson.
07. Thwaites and P. S. Grant.
Guy's
* Cardiff.
++ Blackheath
Richmond
Hospital e
Halifax Harlequins London
+. Birkenhead P 1. Loicester
Scottish The Army
Bristol
12.48
f.
E. M. Presbaw and C. O. Stark.
Newport
New Course.
Of this lot Navy Hall appears the looks de though there will be n best as he ran a very good third to Don and Larar Star a fort-storions dead heat between several night ago. Mon Talisman is in at candidates, Bright Star Racing | 12.62 a comfortable weight and should Pay and Indian appear to be the make the favourite go all out if pick of the entries and they ought he is going to win. California and to fauish very well up, whatever Bistre have some very good track
happens form to back thoir chances and 1 shouldn't be in the least surprised Gallant Fox (Mr. Noronha up) it California won this race. Bistre looks like the thing to back for the has only 140 pounds to look after last race of the day and although And that might prove to be the un- the pony will be carrying top
Novicos Race.
weight, he ought to just about do the trick. City of Shanghai ran very woll the lost time he was
KING'S THEATRE raced and might get very ment
BY REQUEST
SPECIAL MORNING
SHOWINGS AT
11.30 on SATURDAY 3rd and ISUNDAY 4th December.
THE OLYMPIO GAMES OF 1932.
ADMISSION 20 DENT
0.32 h.. T. J. J. Fenwick and A.
N. of Ireland. Sale Plymouth
U.S.
Ititchie,
Albion
Portsmouth
Devonport
Bervices
London Irish
8.36
.
JW. Alabaster and A.
Reid,
9.40
27
CF. Hyde and A. H. Karbord.
9.14
9.48
21
9.52
though with Mr. Carroll riding him, the pony might not like the 101-10.00 pounds. Just Imagine is a very
good thing for this rice and 10.08 Cabinet 'Hali also looks as if he will
have a lot to say about the result. 10.10 The raco should be a good one with Gallant Fox prominent all the way 10.20 found.
SELECTIONS
Hace 1. Grey Dawn... The-Carlow.
A. H. K, Cobb and W. H.
E. Thomas.
A D. Lowson and J. B.
MacDonald.
A. 6. Mitchell and F. C. Mudie.
N. K. Littlejohn and G.
F.A. CUP
REPLAYS
[IMROVOK RIUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Dec. - E
Mrs. Syme Thomson and TWO more FA Cup-tics were
decided to-day, Yeovil and
1. A. Show and R. A. Petters defeating Dartford by four
and Mrs.
W. J. Roberts and F. B Cassidy.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Martin...
Syme Thomson and A. 0.1 Bowker. Mrs, A. EL. McBride and Mrs. Kerr.
H. Bond.
"
W. P. Simmons,
Bodgers,
#
Mrs. Shaw Rodgers,
•10.28
10.33
10.44
| 10,62
11.00
1
E. Gerondal.
11:08
1L18
E. P. Fletcher and Mrs.
Fletcher.
11:24
MoKinlay
Rgon 5.- Festival Evo,
Orlando.
11.38:
A: O. Brawn and · F.
Lobel
11.40
GT. May and J, C.
Dunbar,
The Sheldraki.. Rade 2. Woodlanw- Stag,
Wetinde Evening Star.
Hace 3. Havy Hall.
Mon Talisman, California,“
Race 4. Liberty Bay.
Wila Lite, Hetman
The Plover;
Kaca 4.---Maanant
·· Oily of Melbourne.
Incy Glitters, - Race 7. - Bright Star.-
Racing Boy!! Indiana.
Race B. Gallant Fox,
ang
Jart. Imagine, Gabinet Hall
WA. Mackinley and A.
W. A. Weight and E. Stone.
goals to two at Yeovil, while Queon's Park Rangers eliminated. Merthyr Town, scoring five goals to one at the White City.
Yeovil have to travel to Chester in the second round, on Decimber 10, while Queen's Park Rangera will be away to the eventual "win- nora of the Boscombe-Torquay-com-
tent.
CRICKET
J. Dalgarno and W, A. CIVIL SERVICE TEAMS FOR
TO-DAY.
The following have been selected 11.48 iy
Mrs. Shorry and Mrs, to represent 0.8.0.C. "let" team Clark A
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Gordon,
18.12.
W. E. F. Jones and T. A
Martin.
G. R. Sayer (Captain), JE Hichardson, F. Baker, J. Barrow, (Continued at fool of next Column).
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