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CAN ABLE AMAZON WIN?
Mount Pilatus To Offer Strong Opposition
NOTES ON TO-DAY'S RACING
BY "TATTENHAM ....
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With the promise of fine weather and, possibly
idea! course the Fourth Extra Race Meeting should produce some of the finest racing witnessed this season.
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RIBBLE (Pih-158 lbs) in the opening event, the Canton Handicp B. Class (Ünce round and in) appears to me to be the outstanding pony on account of his record-breaking run in the Happy Valley Spring Handicap carrying 160 Ibe over the same distance. HETMAN (Butler-150 lbs) who was second on that occasion carrying 168 lbs will be * distinct danger whilst KING'S FANCY (Frost-152 lbs) and BOSE-QUEEN (P. P. Bo- telho-154 lbs) may run into a place but a wet course would be more suitable to this peny. SOLDIER OF CHINA (Deltz-149 Ibs) and SOLDIER OF GERMANY (152 lbs) appear to me to be outclassed, while HYDROPLANE (161 lbs) and, BRILLIANT STAR (158 lbs) are, in my opinion carrying
too much weight to be considered dangerous.
well.
Wuchow Handicap. One Mile. MISTAKE BAY (Frost-161 lbs) the one-time Dunbar aspirant for Derby honours should win. HAR- VEST VIEW (Liang-154 tbs and SOLDIER OF PEACE (Deltz-153 ibs) are extremely dangerous. GOLD COIN (Roza-158 lbs) and FOXBRIDGE (Butler-144 lbs) are pories that should run SOLDER OF HONOUR. aarst- class race pony, if sent out here is capable of runing away with the race. This pony ran twice dur- ing the Annual Meeting and clear- ly demonstrated on each occasion that without doubt he was the most inexperienced pony that ever graced our local track; if he de- cides to run, there will be no doubt as to the result.
A FINE FINISH?
New Bridge Handicap.
"A"
far
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1935.
RICKETTS WINS THROUGH
To The Singles,
Final
Trade Depression In H.K.
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unlimited and the industry might -well attain such proportions as to
provide the Colony With an impor-Ƒ tant export. In any event if deve Ho Ka Lau, the conqueror of lopment merely increased the local Tsul Wal Pul, last year's cham-contingent of food supply it would, pion, made his exit from the Open Singles Championship yesterday when he was beaten by Q. R. M Ricketts in the semi-final.
Although the match went the full distance of five sets, play was comparatively dull and did not. reach the standard expected. Both players indulged in defensive tactles seldom going up to the
net, with the result that there were quite A number of long rallies which were often finished ou with a neat drop shot. Ric-
ments which points.
numerous
in the rest of the economie: area of which Hong Kong la a part. Of equal significance as burdens on the trading community are the legislative restrictions imposed on the conduct of industrial enter- as with intensive agriculture, reprise. Social reforms based on duce the Colony's external expen-
Western models should only be in- troduced into Hong Kong in rea- sonable conformity with those en- forced in neighbouring countries.
are on food and improve its economic position.`.
The main problem before the Commission was to make recom mendations for the alleviation of the present position and for the Improvement of the trade of the Colony. The foregoing brief analysis of the component factors of Hong Kong's prosperity provides the background against which this :roblem has to be studied and re-
ketts was steady and cool while veals immediately the limitations J which our recommendations his forehand drives were hard and
must be subject. It is obvious accurate." He раз particularly
that we cannot recommend any prominent with his accurate place-alteration in the free port status
scored
*Not of the Colony as a whole. only is this status essential to the entrepot trade, which is the foun- dation of our position as the Clearing House of South China. but also we must admit that Hong
The loser was prominent from the start with his hard cross- drives and back-hand court
the
181 lbs) has been not running to form lately chiefly on account of heavy going but on this occasion I predlet with confidence an easy win for him. Chief opposition smashes, but he falled to main- will come from OAK BAY (Frost-tain his consistency as the game 181 lbs) who has been promoted progressed. After winning to "A" Classs and KING'S JUST- ICE (Butler-152 lbs) COSSACKS BEAUTY (161 lbs) will be ridden by" Llang. KING'S WARDEN (Pih-151 lbs) a doubtful starter.set. would do better over a longer dis- tance.
Only In the event of a very heavy course can Oak Bay turn the tables on Soldier of Bri- tain.
À SURPRISE HERE.
Swatow Handicap. "D" Class. (First Section). An extremely
of one open event
mile. which should produce a good race and a close finish owing to the excellent Class. 5 Furlongs, Our local rac-handicapping. What A CHANCE ing fans and form experts contend that ABLE AMAZON. (Butler-185 lbs) is
unbeatable in this five furlong sprint for "A" Class Aus- tralians but I expect to see him fully extended by MOUNT FIL- ATUS (Black-135 lbs) whose time 1.40 4/5ths carrying 152 lbs.im the Flemington Plate was only
can
lbs)
con
first set at 6-4, he relaxed siderably thus allowing his op ponent to get into his stride, with the result that he lost the second.
After
Ricketts continued to force the pace in the third set which he won by 6-2, his opponent showing obvious signs of fatigue." this the players took a short rest and in the subsequent set the best tennis of the afternoon was seen The exchanges were fast and ex- citing and the set was won by Ho at 4.
The match was brought to a tame conclusion, for in the anal set Ho literally threw the game away. making no attempt to run after the ball. On the other hand Ricketts was as fresh as ever and still playing with consistency, he went on to win by 6-1.
(168 lbs) will make his first ap- pearance in "D" Class and I mark HALL him dangerous. GREAT
first-rate (Roza-161 performer will have his return match "with BOXING EVE (Davis- 148 lbs) IRON GREY (Deitz-145 lbs) must be taken into considera- tion on account of his excellent | Lau-4-6, 8~1, 5-2, 4-6, -1.
Garrison Cup over the same dis- tance carrying 152 lbs in the ex- cellent time of 2,03 4/5ths. YOUNG CHAP (143 lbs) should run well and may spring a surprise.
2/5ths of a sec. above Able Ama-performance when, winning the zon's track record for this dis- tance. With 17 lbs of and a fly- ing start, which I think we leave to Donald Black, I anticip- ate à good race and a fire finish. STREAMLINE (Frost-162 lbs is
should extremely ft and
well: COLD MORNING (Fung 152 lbs) and RACING HEART (Deltz-147 lbs) would prefer a longer distance. ·NIGHT STAR (Ph-150 lbs) might run into a place. I do not fancy ROSE-ANN owing to his bad habits at the gate.
TOP WEIGHT. ALLOTED
CLOSE FINISH EXPECTED
..St Kilda Handicap. 5 Furlongs.
The scores were*
G. R. M. Mcketts beat Ho Ka
COUNCIL MEETING
At a meeting of the Council of the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Asso-
Kong is too small an unit to ab-
sorb the output of local industry or to have any great bargaining" value in tariff negotiations. With these limitations therefore, it might be argued that nothing of any significance could be done, but that is an argument with which" we are not prepared to
agree.
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It should be realised that China alone is more important from the point of view of the Colony's trade than the rest of the world com- "bined and it may well be possible to conclude a working agreement with her which will be mutually satisfactory to both parties their neighbourly relations are of a peculiarly intimate character and transcend those of ordinary international trade. There may be also a possibility, remote per haps, of concluding barter agree- ments with other neighbouring Governments.
from Apart however,
such bilateral' agreements with outside authorities. a held for construc- tive action must exist within the Colony. Hitherto the Government bas been content provide security and sound, administration and. for the rest, to adopt a laissez-faire attitude towards trade and industry generally.
to
There was no occasion to question
ciation, held in the Board Room of A small and select field of the South China Morning Post." Class Australian pontes will face last evening, it was announced
the soundness of this policy in that "D" division would be days when China was a low tariff the starter. I like the chances of
formed this year, thus avoiding country and trade flowed smooth-" SHOOTING STAR (Butler-156 lbs)
the splitting up of the "O""divi- | ly in traditional channels, `though ST JOAN (Proulx-147 ibs)
sion into two sections, ALACRITY (Fung-152 lbs) and
it is possible that, even then, the industrial potentialities of the Co-" GOLDSMITH (Deitz-154 lbs) a
lony did not receive sufficient very lucky winner at the
last
consideration or were too hastily meeting. I expect to see Shooting
dismissed, as necessarily opposed to our entrepot interests. Now, however, these spacious days are
It was also announced that the cutrance fee for the first team sent in by sach Club would be 816 and for the next three teams the charge team, the figure would be brought down to $6, thus making a total of $30 for five teams from, each Club, The Question of Umpires
Fatshan Handicap. "C" Class. | Star, Goldsmith and St ́Joar fight | would be $10 each while for the fifth Purlongs. JUNGLE JIM (Liang-' out a good finish. 188 lbs) has been allotted "top weight" - In this six furlong af
A MODERATE LOT
gone and in their place has come Kong Mun Stakes. 6 Furligs.
a time when, in our opinion, there With practically no form to go on
is a need for the closest and most and certainly no quality, this
The question of providing suit-active co-operation between Gov- event should not appear to pua-able umpires for league matches
ernment, commerce and. Industry. tera. BOLD MAJOR, and BOLD was discussed by the meeting and it was eventually decided in the CAPTAIN appear to be the pick
case of re-plays, to stage such
fair and I hardly expect him to get a place. Our old friend The Tiger (Frost-160 lbs) and VAL OROUS (Pan-155 lbs) appeal as good place ponies only. BRIGHT STAR (145) should give a good account of himself: DON (Deitzer à very moderate lot of non-matches on A neutral ground 149 lbs)
has not been harshly Winning "us" LION HUNTER when umpires would be provided
and COPPERSMITH are worth by the Association. treated by the handicapper and I expect to see him there or considering if ridden by good
Jockeys. thereabouts at the frish,
THE DERBY WINNER St. George's Plate, 1 Killed The Hem stable have great hopes of one day beating Liberty Bay with their outstanding griffin HEROD (Davis) so he should have little difficulty in winning this race in spite of his 168 the KING'S JU- BILEE
ROSE (Frost-158 lbs), QUEEN (P. P.. Botelho-154" lbs) and HIGH HONOUR (Roza-154
Ibs) should provide 's" good race for place thonours. PLAIN VIEW and VICTORIA HALL`do not ap- peal.
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A FREE MOVER
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IN GOOD TIME Swatow Handicap. "D" Class, Second Section. WARRINGTON (168lbs) has not been running too well recently and the best I hope from tim is a place. CHIVA- LOROUS (Fung-149lbs) should run well CHESTERFIELD has been lightly weighted and may cause an-upset, However, I Like IN GOOD TIME (Neugebauer-158 lbs) and expect to see hiṛa win,
FIFTH EXTRA MEETING
As for the dates for the matches in the different. divisions, it was decided that Wednesdays, Thurs days and Fridays would be the best days for the "B," "C" and "D" divisions respectively.
Election of Officers The elections of officers resulted in Capt. Ingpen, Messrs. E. da Sousa, A. el Arculli and H. J. Armstrong being appointed to the Executive Committee while Mr. F. A. Broadridge was made League Secretary:
Regarding the Interport Selec tion Committee, the following were elected: Messrs. Taui Wai Pui E. C. Fincher, 8. A. Rumjahm, Ho Ka Lau and Mrs. Kyall"
At the conclusion of the meeting,
The Fith Extra Race Meeting the representatives of the different will be held at Happy Valley on Clubs were asked to send in their Saturday, May 4, the programme entries for the forthcoming season. being as follows:---- ̈
Mr. Justice Lindsell presided
Honam Handicap. 1 Mile, This. one-mile race for novices has attracted some of our best "Bubs and I expect to see a good race. After his easy win in the "Sub" Grian Handicap and his “sec- 12 PM-British Empire Han-over the meeting.. ond" in the Tytam Handicap of dicap, One Mile,
1 mile (204, 3/5ths) carrying "164," 22.30 P.M-Dominion or Cars-
lbs where he received serious lada Handicap, 14 Miles.
temference, WADEBRIDGE - (Tay-
or-188 lbs) will probably account
33 PM-Indian Empire Han-
for the stiff opposition he wm dicap, from the Two Mile Post Once
receive froma GOLD PICKER (Tang Man Wa-160 lbs) an ex- ceedingly free
Handicap (Races Nos. 6, and 9) Entries will be divided into first and second sections at the discretion of the "Handicapper, 7-6 PM British Isles Handi- 4-3.30 PM-Australian Com-cap, 11 Miles.
Round and in (about One Mile 171 Yards).
THE mover. CHEETA (F. F. LI-161
(about One Mile 171 Yarda)..
TO FOSTER TRADE
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Signs are not wanting to show that a movement towards this end has already been made. We have Teferred to the recent appoint- ment of a Committee to enquire into and report upon ple and poultry breeding in the Colony with a view to improving the
local food supply and conserving. or rather retaining, as far as possible, the Colony's income with- in the Colony's boundaries
There may well be scope for a similar, though permanent, body to foster trade and industry and to act as
a connecting link be tween
these interests and the Government. For example, pro- ductive enterprises which increase the income of the community do not now. obtain sites or extensions of sites on any privileged terms. nor do they invariably secure the transportation facilities by land and water that they merit. More- over, even though Governmental action cannot ultimately force trade and industry, yet much cen be done by the adoption of a consistently progressive policy in exploiting our assets of cheap la- bour, plentiful capital, good, posl tion, cheap shipping facilities and freedom from restrictive duties.
Although taxation direct and indirect is relatively light in Hong
dency to increase and, by raising the cost of living, to neutralise
Ibs) 1s monwealth Handicap, from the 88.30 PM,Malaya Stakes, 5 Kong, it shows a disquieting ten- fancied by his sporting owners, Two Mile Post Once Round and to Purlongs BOI FA (145 lbs) will be ridden by Cheape a new-comer who appar- ently knows how to ride. LUCKY STRIKE who has fully recovered. from his. lameness is a doubtful starter."
WATCH "THE SOLDIER” Bhek Pal Handicap "A" Class. SOLDIER - OF BRITAIN (Deltz-
96 PM New Zealand Handl- 54 PM-Blver Jubilee Handi- cap (Second Section) from the Two Mile Post Once Round" and in cap, 14 Miles.
64.30 PM New Zealand Han-(about One Mile 171 Yards).. dicap (First section), from the Two
Daily Double Event: Birth and Bille Post Once Round and in (about One Mile 171 Tards);
Eighth Races
one of the Colony's chief assets Via-8-vlatts competitors. No 'doubt, the sacis) services provided “by the Government must render the constant increase of public expenditure inevitable, but u lhe
count the conditions which, apply
Note: One Entry only will be Entries close at noon on Thurs- standard set should take into ac
made for the New Zealand day, April 25, 1935.
Though the Colony is fortunate in that the public utilities eon-{ trolled locally by private enterprise gan bear comparison with any in the world in efficiency and cheap- ness, the Government should con- stantly recognise that all such public charges should, in the in- terests of the trade of the Colony,
be kept to the absolute minimum and that these services as the handmaids of industry should be afford all possible encouragement and liberal, treatment.
(To be Continued)
SPALDING
"KRO-FLITE
GOLF BALL
白話
Lasts till it's
"Just!"
BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AMERICAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
CANADIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
áre kickaded amongst the many other successen achieved wha Spalding Balls during 1935.
"THE SILVER STREAKS” UKIE LEE HANK BROWN DOROTHY ST. CLAIRE Famed American Dancers now appearing at the MAJESTIC THEATRE from TU-DAY" &: TO-MURROW together with "ORADLE SONG" at All Performances.
Quiet Moments
Smoke
With the smoking of good cigarette comes relaxation — and quiet.
The consistently fine flavour of Capstan is soothing and satisfying
CAPSTAN
"The Preferred Cigarette
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