Racing
Local Sports Reviewed
BY "NOMAD "
formances.
The only event which created any interest at all was the In April 1931, Mr. Frost, riding 100 yards which D'Almada won in
minor sensation 10.1 seconds. There seem to be Apollo caused a
lack of interest in the Colony with when he brought the pony home in regard to athletics, but this should a mile race in the time of 1 minute not be the case as we have many $7.2 seconds. The record was, con- good athletes and if there were some sidered remarkable and people central body organising the cham- wondered when it would be lower-pionships, there should be no want ed and which pony would lower it. of entries. During the past month, Then, when the Annual Meeting at one of the school sports, one of caine round this year and Liberty the competitors returned 2 feet 8 Play did the mile and a quarter in inches for the long jump, while the 2.31, people began to wander just Military Sports at Sookunpoo also how long it would be before the revealed the fact that there are good runners and jumpers among the ser- mile record is proportionately low;
vice inca. The University has sever- ered? The question was answered
al very good athletes while the dif- on Monday when Diana Bay came along with a gallop that clipped ferent clubs in the Colony are sure off Apollo's best to be able to produce an entry or two. There is a movement afoot to tirne, and, of course, people are now remarking what a wonderful time try and stage an athletic meeting 1 minute 55 seconds is and whether next year open to all the com- it is likely to be lowered, if at all.munities in the Colony and the It will he lowered, though how Moon, it is difficult to say, but just wait till Liberty Bay strips for the mile in good company!
2.2/3 syconds
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movement deserves every success. There are a couple of grounds in Hong Kong suitable for such a no doubt the ques- meeting, but tion of venue will not matter at all so long as the entries are good.
Football
HONG KONG
DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,
ROWING REGATTA
Yacht Club to Meet Canton and V.R.C.
GOOD SPORT AHEAD
Everyone in the Colony who is interested in rowing will be glad to heat that some very good races will be seen in Hong Kong on Saturday, when the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club will be holding their closing regatta. Apart from yacht races, there are six rowing races on the card and as invitations have been sent to the V.R.O and to the Canton Rowing Club, and accepted, there appears to be every ikelihood of a good day's sport.
From accounts one has been able gather regarding Saturday's to prospects, the Yacht Club are like
to meet with strong opponents in both the V.R.C. and Canton. There are six races open to these Senior fours and pairs, the Junior three clubs, the events being the fours and pairs and the Novices fours and nairs.
It is not certain whether Canton will participate in all the six races, 1 special effort to do so. but it is hoped that they will make
The V.R.C. crews had a try-ons on Saturday and from all accounts they appear to have very good prospects of carrying off one or two events. The novices were par ticularly good and will be to the Club's coaches, whatever happens.
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APRIL 19, 1933
HOME FOOTBALL
MONDAY'S RESULTS
FIRST DIVISION
Birmingham Derby Everton
9 Sunderland
g Portsmouth
o Leeds
2 Wolves
3 Aston Villa
3 Bolton
4 M'chester C. SECOND DIVISION
Grimsby Bradford Manchester U. 9 Notte F.
0 Port Vale
MACAO RACES
PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY
The following are the entries and handicaps for the Third Extra Race Meeting, to be held at Macao, on Sunday, April 23, 1933:- 1.Unoticial) Sir Galahad Handi- Middlesbro' cap "E" Class (Once Round). Newcastle Black Velvet (149), Blue Plane Sheffield L. (138) Christmas Belle (148), City W. Bromich of Shanghai (135), Devon (130), Fi Fa (148), Gold Bridge (130), Yeah (130), The Peastie (130).
2-Dragon Handicap (One Mile).Millwall Glen Shee (140), Por Se (106), Notts C.
Plymouth Spotted Leaf (140), The Cavalier Oldham
i Stoke (154), Widnes (151).
Furlongs).
Swansea 3-Sir Francis Drake Stakes (Six Preston
Allwell (148), Rhie Pinge (148), | Carnation II. (148), Dashaway West Ham (148), Happy Man (110). Jingo (140). Pure Muaio (159), Prostwick Bournemouth (149), Smiling Commander (149), Tien Feng Shan (148), Whitehall (143).
Class (One MUs). 4-Klag Alfred Handicap "D" Banjolina (153), Black Rock (145), Cebu (145), Cy-pres (140), Gold Bar (140), Orlando (145), Powerful King (158), Valley Hall (150), White Butterfly (140). ·
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5. St. George Plate (Ope Bound).
1 Southampton
2 Burnley
2 Tottenham
1 Fulham
9 Charlton
2 Bury
3 Chesterfield
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
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1 Newport
2
2 Bristol C.
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4 Queen's Park
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3 Clapton
0
3 Crystal P.
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4 Gillingham
0
Brighton
I Luton
Brentford. Bristol R. Exeter Norwich Reading Southend Swindon Torquay Watford
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH) Barnsley *Crewe Full
Agua Pura (145), Allwell (130), Mansfield Battling Horse (188), Bold Lad New Brighton (146), Cheerful Sun (140), Happy Rochdale
Rotherham May (135), Jackie (145), Kwang.
Stockport chow (130), New King (145), Pure
Walsall Wrexham (140), Shimmy II (146), So On York Music (142), Smiling Commander
Unplayed. (140). Three Swords IL. (142)...
N.B top. weight does not start, all weights to be raised 10 Ibe.
If top weight starts, all weights uder 140 lbs. will weight out at 140 lbs. 6-Windsor Castle Handicap
14"
Olass (Bix Furlongs). African, Eve (148), Black Velvet (155), City of Shanghai (148), Devon (118), Heather Leaf (140), Lucky Star (145), Never Mind (140), Sanc tiam (148), The Crook (181), Whoo pec (147).
vers.
5 Northampton
9 Cardiff
1 Halifax
"Barrow
3 Tranmere
1 Accrington
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What wonderful times were re- turned during the two days' meet- ing! The fact that no records are officially smashed is because the
South China in particular, and poniea running were slightly under
the Chinese in general, are to be weight for inches. The Giraffe, for
The V.R.C. is fortunate in having instance did the mile in 1.51:1 and congratulated for their success in
Becretary this was running only 1 pound under local soever. So far they have won appointed a weight for inches. Fortia also won three of the four major champion-year, Mr. P. A. Dixon, whose in- irr this time. Incidentally when ships, the Senior Shield, the Sun-terest in rowing is recond to none. two other ponios y Hendd Cup and the Lai Wah It is thanks mainly to his enter- (Ngouk and Friar Tuck) were with Cup, and are almost certain of win-prise and enthusiasm that the in half a length of her, so their ning the fourth, the First Division V.R.C. are entering for the regatta In recent years, the time must have been remarkable too. League Championship. To win all this year. Fust imagine a pony like Navy Hall the four championships in one year V.R.C. has concentrated more on is indeed a fine record, and the swimming than on anything else. winning a mile and a quarter race in 6.32.1! Royal Flush also retura-Chinese players are to be congratus with the result that they became ed good times in his two races on lated on their achievement, fast and still are the premier swimming Saturday and Monday and it looks Saturday they beat England by five club of the Colony, and if their very much sa if he will henceforth goals to three to win the Sunday successes at rowing, which has been figure in the "C" Class where he Herald Cup, and on Monday they neglected since the days of "Bob" will still do well as the pony seem defeated the Civilians easily by six Witchell, are anything like their babe getting a bit of his old form goals to one in the Lai Wah Cup swimming prowers, then there are fioul. In the former match they going to be some good oarsmen in back again.
had a much tougher task than the this Colony, and future regatta The new subscription griffins have latter, and were at one time three will be worth going a long way to been tried out and to say the least goals behind. But by sheer detere. they have been found wanting.mination and undaunted spirit. All the big naises during the train-they overcame the deficit and forced. ing period failed to come off! Both the match in their favour. In both Duplex and The Panther disapthese matches China was represent whole of pointed while Now's The Time and rd by practically the
Tore it is indeed creditable to them ed, a large fleet of steam launches Swords II. (142), Tiep Feng Shan firin and the entire management of Thursday, the 13th April, 1933, to the Sports Club, and the Stables, several others which were reported the South China players, and there to he crackerjacks did not art a place. Gay Butterfly won that they should have won against the Valleys and almost carried off the pick of all the rest of the a second event on Monday. Nation-players in the Colony.
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The Yacht Club will be strongly represented in every event and from present indications the programme will be followed by large numbers
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NOTICE.
(Sgd.) D. L. KING,
D.S.P. R.). 7.-Tintagal Handicap (One Mile).
Agua Pura (145). Allwell (130). Hong Kong, April 18, 1939. Battling Horse (163), Blue Plane (140), Cheerful Sun (140), Dash- (130), Bold Lad (148), Carnation II. away (130), Happy Man (135), Jackie (146), Kwangchow (130), New King (155) Pure Music (142), Shitamy II, (146), Smiling Comman
of spectators. Already, it is learn-der (140). So On (140), Three
NB-If op weight does not and motor boats, have been booked (136).. to follow the races.
The Canton crews will probably start, all weights to be raised 10 be captained by Mr. B. Rasmus- If top weight starts, all weights sen, an experienced and reliable par and it is certain that Canton under 140 lbs. will weight out at will be putting up a stiff fight for honours.
al Day was placed in the Valleys: and came along like a real good one
Usually four teams, England, on Monday and he will probably Scotland, China and Portugal com- prove a tough proposition at the peted for the Sunday Herald Cup next meeting. De Minimis won on which was inaugurated in 1995 for both days and one cannot help feel charity purposes, but this year saw
Following the regatta there will ing that this pony under Mr. Needn
new team (Wales) which was come a celebration. The Canton men in the Valleys might have made & posed entirely of players from the will be entertained to a “reak much better show than did Duplex., South Wales Borderers. Since the and kidney" supper, at Lane, inception of the Cup Scotland has Crawford's and there is aure to be on the week-end won four times, Portugal twice, a right royal time all round. No comment
and China two racing would be complete without England once sone mention being inade of the times. In 1992 China did not com fact that the handicapping account- nete owing to the football dispute.. ed for the close finishes in practical. The following is the record of ly every instance. The task of the winners:-
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handicapper in a meeting such as the one just concluded is not an easy one by any incans, the more so when the entries are heavy and when form varies so considerably from week to week..
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1920
Portugal
192
Scotland
1
10:29
Scotland
1929
England
1930
China
1031
Scotland
1932 10:3
Portugal China
No amount of weight could deter some of the best. ponies in the "C". and "D" classes from winning and here is a suggestion which might
After winning the Sunday Herald be worth considering. The ponies now classified in "C" and "D" Cup, the Chinese went on to win should be re-classified into three the Lai Wah Cup on Monday when classes. The first lot should include, they beat the Civilians easily by aix As can be seen by the best ponies in the "C" Class, goals to one. the second lot should embody the the score, they had a much easier rast of the popies in the "C" plus task than that against England, for the first ten in the. "D" The rest, the play put up by the Civilians to remain in the "D" Class. This was no better than in some of the
The fea would put the Chipa ponies into Second Division games. six classes in all but the classifics-tures of the match were perhaps tion would enable the honours to the way in which the Chinese for go round venly and make the sport wards played havoc more interesting.
WOMAN TOASTMASTER
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(Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. J. Wolfe, OM.G., LG.P.)
General,
Life Saving ClaThe Life Sav- ing Class will continue as usual on Wednesday, April 19, under Sub- Inspector R. J. Hunt at the Police Gymnasium, Police Headquarters, at
Bummier Uniform. All members of the Hong Kong London, March 20-A woman Police Reserve who are not in toastmaster made her appearance in London last night.
She was Miss Eleanor Thompson, & member of the South-West Lon don Soroptimist Club, and she un nounced the speakers at the club'e dinner.
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possession of white uniform are re- quested to communicate with their respective Equipment Officer as soon as possible. Summer uniform will be taken into general wear with affect from Tuesday, April 18,
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She wore a scarlet sash bearing Chinese Company.
Training Course Part -All re the word "Toastmaster over her.
Interviewed eruits will attend at the Chinese black evening frock,
Company's Headquarters on Tues- afterwards, she said:
day, April 18, at 5.30 p.m." for in- struction
·Indian. Company..
Strength Constables R288 Kbu- shi Mohamed and R280 Mohamed Usat Khan have been taken on the strength of the Indian Company,
"As the time for me to begin announcing the speakers drew near I began to feel rather nervous, and I had all sorts of misgivings of with the being able to make myself heard. Civilians defence; and the many Of course, I have been very care- mistakes made by the Civiliana ful to learn the formula, Madam Their forwndrs were selfish, and Mesare. Hand, Frost and Needa when the ball should have been president, ladies and gentlemeti, as from April 7, 1935 are all riding marvellously well passed to a colleague they prefer- Pray silence for and with Messrs. Proulz, Butler, red to daily. On the other hand awful moment I was afraid I might Pán, Us Roza and others. upsetting the Chinese players worked together forget it. However, I found that calculations from time to time it splendidly, and it was a treat to the toastmaster's hammer gove me look as thought we are going to watch them get through the Civi-wonderful feeling of confidence." Miss Thompson added that she have some very fine aport before lions' defence by their short passes, the summer interval MF. Frost's Play did not reach the standard thought they had made father a win on The Giraffe was as specte that was usually attained by Final mistake in having the word." toast cular as anything seen on the course matchen, due to the weak opposi-master" on her sagh. It ought to for a long time but it was felt tion put up by the Civilians have been tostmistre
to Mr. Hakrd in the very lit race
on Monday to produce the best bit The League Championships are
of riding this year. Golden Dragon nearing completion, bat their dés-
For ond Inspection Parade. All ranks of the Ludian Company will parade ht Central Police Station on Thurs day, April 30, under Sub-Inspector J. Hunt for a general inspection of equipment, etc., by the Company Commander. Fall in at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress: White uniform, cap with white cover, belt with brace, truncheon, whistle, armlet and Badge, Pocket Policeman" and noto book to be carried. No mom
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Flying Squad ?...
Course Part II. will attend at the
had two lengths to make good when finations has already been decid last Wednesday when the Southbors may be absent from this parade fifty yards from home and he had ed. The Second and Third Division Wales: Borderer beat the Lincolns without leave from the Company to catch up the Champion sub War Championships have been won by by nine bouts to even. Altogether Commander. The equipment officer rington if he were to win, yet this the Chinese Athletics and the Bar- there were sixteen bouts, and with will make it a point of being pre pony managed it, winning with the derers respectively Aw
ion of three, all carried sent. very Inst stride. The win was in First Division Sout
annet of -thin two- no small mamira this to Mr only to complete their
hough the fight Hanrd's hard driving finish and the The weather is getting not
is was not jockey, was iven a tremendous muitable for football,
hoped the teams will endeavour to was plenty of hard, and lon ovation on being Tod
finish their programmes as soon as ing, and the large sudlenes, inoi possible,
xcellens ing Hi Peel, enjoyed the even seems to be plenty of raw among the service men hers properly trained, some of the boxers seen last week should make plenty of headway.
Face
Athletics
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The athletic meeting of the Club de Recreio whils: eniently autocess-
Boxing
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"ful ag a gala day for the Club did tournament not produce any exceptional per-
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the Company's affairs in South China any way connected with the above
is vested in the undersigned.
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING.
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