In
BOBSLEIGH ENHANCES
HIS PROSPECTS
After Easy Victory
Victory Over Hairan
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, May 18. Everything might be said to have worked out according to plain this afternoon-everything, that is ex- cept a complete muddle over a two- year-old race due to a false start and a misunderstanding writes a correspondent.
Bobsleigh won the Newmarket "Stakes by two lengths from Hairan, who was eight lengths in front of the next
horse.
Lord Derby's grand colt thus proved conclusive- ly that it ..was not the real Bobsleigh we saw finish fourth in the Guineas, and that he is a Derby candidate with very strong claims.
The storm had spent itself. and though the moming opened cold the sun was shinging and if was summery again when the last race at the afternoon was run. One could not Imagine a more clear- eut victory than that of Bobsleigh. and he presented himself as a colt who, on what he did this after- woon, will give Bahram a far herd- er race at Epsóm than he gave the Aga Khan's colt in the Gulness.
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LAWN BOWLS
Fixtures For The Week
The several interesting ties to be played of this week in the Open Singles Championship include the meeting of. Holland and FX.M. da Silva, Another game which will be well worth wätching 'will be between D. Rumjahn, and E, el Rumjahn, who is last years runner-up, is in good form at the moment, but will find him- self up against a very steady op- ponent, and shall have to be at his best to enter the Third Round.
The following are the games to be played off this week:
but Gordon Richards was pleased | Arculli. enough with his ride."
I prefer to think that although Hairan was clean enough inside and very fit to race, he has not yet acquired the strength that he will have later and that will enable him to go through longer with a strong gallop. This race will have done him good, and, the work be will have in the next three weeks will do him good. I see no reason why he should not come down the hill as well as many of the others at Epsom.
Incidentally, although it is pos- sible, and even probable, that Gor- don Richards will ride Hsiran in the Derby, he can make no definite arrangements until he is. released by the stables from which he holds retainers.
The Derby situation thus has be come vustly interesting. If the ground is very firm on the day then a handy, light-nctioned colt like the Guineas winner, Bahram, will be greatly favoured. On soft go- ing Hairan might be the better, for Bahram has never yet run on soft ground. On any sort of going a powerrul, beautiful-actioned colt like Bobsleigh will be able to hold his own.
In the first classic Bobsleigh ran like a green, inexperienced colt. To-day he raced like one who had learnt a great deal more about his husiness which was what most people had not only hoped but ex- pected." Hairan, too, ran a very good race, as is shown by the dis-had not been reached this season tance between him and the third. Lord Astor's Flash Bye...
In beating Halran so well Bob- sleigh may have done a big thing.
BIG PRICE FOR PLATER Although the price of platers continues to be high, fou: figures
until to-day, when Berkeley Hunt. a grey Ally by Warden of the Marches. was offered after she had won. the
Duxford Two-year-old.
Fils race at the last meeting and claiming and Selling Race for the work he has done since enabled Adams'
Royston stable by two Bobsleigh to present the appear-lengths and a head from Grecclass ance of a fit horse this afternoon-
and the gelding by Artists Proof so forward in condition that his from. Caught Napping. trainer has only to keep him very much where he is now to have him at his best when he goes to Epsom in three weeks' time.
HAIRAN'S REAPPEARANCE
It was interesting to see. Hairan make his first appearance of the season in this race. He has done well, even very well, he has not let down as much as might have zeen hoped and is still leggy and a little narrow. He has thickened well, muscled, well, and is a better- looking colt all round. When I mention that he is a little narrow wit must be remembered that so was
his distinguished sire, Fairway.
There were nine runners for the care, but only two attracted much attention, either in the paddock or in the market. Robin Goodfellow did no better than he had done in the Guineas, and does not seem to enter into the classic argument now Bobsleigh and Hairan were drawn side by side in the middle of the course. with Flash. Bye on the outside of Lord Derby's colt. FLASH BYE SETS THE PACE. It was the latter who made the
She had won handsomely from the other grey nily, who had been supported with a good deal of con- fidence. so the bidding for her was fast and furious. There was no pause when she reached the thou- sand, and at 1,200 gulneas she was knocked down to R. Day"
FINE WIN BY BENDEX Then there was a good race for the Shelford Plate, in which I thought Bendex put up an excep- tionally good performance when gliving, away all round. He came from behind, and, wearing them down one by one, was a ready win- mor by a length and a half, and the some from Solell du Midi and Foxdale.
When Mr. J. St Gerber came from
South Africa in the winter he bought Bendex, in partnership witn Mr: L. 8. Erleigh, from Messrs. Mine Struts, and Clive Graham, for whom he had won last season. As a two-year-old at Doncast: the son of Knight of the Garter had given evidence of stamina; to-day he was none too well placed at the Bushes, and Soleil du Midi had drawn to the front with a strong
TO-DAY
Open Pairs-Second Round A E. Coates and J. Landolt v. F. Cullen and J. J. White-(Civil Ser- vice).
M. J. Medina and J. Cavanagh v. A, O. Brawn and B. E. Maughan- (Talkoo).
R. Duncan and L ̈ A. R. Duncan H. Overy and F. Goodwin-(Re- crelo).
WEDNESDAY
ቲነ
Open Singles —Second Round F. J. Jones v. A. S. Gomes--(Tai- 200).
GE. F. Thompson v. W. Glen- dinning-Recretus.
P. E. Knight v, J. McKelvie- Bowling Green).
W. K Way v. J. E. Henson- +Kowloon Docks),
R... Duncan 'v. J. Cavanagh- (Kowloon C.C.).
V. Petherick v. A. A. Razack- Civil Service).
~ THURSDAY
H. Rozario v. J. J. White-(Kow- icon CC.).
A. M. Rumjahn v. S. J. Houghton -(Recrelo).
C. G. Silva v. J. G. Meyer- (Kowloon Docks).
MALAYA CUP CONTEST
Johore And Negri Fight"
A Draw
Segamat. May 25. * «Johore drew with Negri Semblian in the Arst match of the Southern section of the Malaya Cup com- petition. here to-day. both sides scoring four goals. The weather crowd was was fine and s large present..
There was little to choose be tween the sides. For Negri, Alex- anders kept goal very well and could not be blamed for the shots that went past him The halves worked hard and had they received the backs. Negri support fram might have won
PINTO THE BEST FORWARD
. Of the forwarda. Pinto Was easily the best. Whenever he was in possession he was a source of defence. danger to the opposing Chit Woh and Tham, Thim were also seen to grelt advantage.
Except en two occasions when he made
the feeble clearances, Jonore goalkeeper kept his charge Well Of the haves. Wan Ibrahim. the Johore captain defended well as also dild Yahaya. The forwards were a hard-working lot. Idris and Abdul Rahim being outstanding. They kept the opposing defence bus."
Johore won the toss and Negri kicked off. attacking vigorously in the first ve minutes. Johore re- taliated and Alexander was called upon to save. on several occasions. After 14 Iinutes. Kuharatnam handled the ball within the penalty area and Janine took the kick and opened the scoring for Johore.
Play was of an even nature then and the next goal did not come
R. Basa v. J. C. Brow-(Civil) unti five minutes before the in- Service).
terval when the first corner of the
J. S. Landolt v. A. Macfarlane-match provided Chit Woh with an (Talkoo).
N. M. Currie v. W. McLeod- (C.O.C.).
THE TENNIS LEAGUE
To-day's Games
On the occasion yesterday of His Majesty the King's Birthday. no league matches "were played. but if the weather remains Anc. four "A" Division games will be played off to-day.
The Chinese Recreation Club should find le difficulty in beat- ing the Recrelo "B" team on their own ground at Causeway Bay, but the result of the match between
the Kowloon Cricket Club and the Recreto "A" is difficult to foresee and the home team. who are at by present leading in the table virtue of the number of games they have won are likely to be fally extended by the Recreio "A"
early running in company with run. Then Bendex, came late on A close" encounter should ensue.
gistered a win.
re-
Japetus, but as they were passing the outside and won like a good
between the Hong Kong Cricket the Bushes Haiten had taken the colt. The Beckhampton Derby Club and the Craigengower Club. lead. Those who were standing colt, Blue Pencil, who had been both of whom have not yet there tell me that he was going prominent up to the Bushes, was very easily in the hands of Gordon fourth.
The following is the week's pro- Richards, and that when he was
gram.me: half-way down the hill he was fully
a length clear, with his jockey alt- ting still and the colt looking like
a winner.
GOLDEN FAIRY II. ATONES Wootton's Golden Boss gelding,
Golden Fairy II., had run dis- appointingly at. the last meeting here, when unplaced to Hevusiria. He was seen in a "different light this afternoon, when he drew out with a good lead in the Meldreth Handicap. and although the top- weight Flying Spear II made up some ground, the other beat him
Hairan then inclined to his left towards the rails, and Richards changed his whip. As they came into the Dip Bobsleigh drew level, and coming up the rising ground he began to draw steadily away, with great, long strides. This lead comfortably by a length, he increased without having to be Mr. Phillip Dunne's Sir Cosmo put under any pressure, and alcolt, Bellacose, was caught in a though he was kept going he was a
good mood at the post for the
decisive winner. Hairan was find- Chesterford Plate. He left the gate ing nothing like so much, As he
with the others, but that was the came back Bobsleigh was sweating only time they were with him, for a good deal, but he blew very little. he ran away from, them afterwards Immediately his Derby price, which and won by five lengths from In- had been 5 to 1, was cut to 7 to 2.termittent-which is exactly what WHERE, BOESLEIGH SHONT one would expect Bellacose to do The running of Hairan interested when he gets away, for he is prob me a good deal When he ran onably the best three-year-old sprin- this course last year and won the ter in England.
However, as he had been left Dewhurst Stakes he was seen at his best when he met the hill com- many lengths in his two previous ing out of the Dip Then he races, he is one of those that will lengthened his stride and settled always cause heart-burnings, whe-
ther he is backed or left out. the issue in a second. When he
PAYNE STAKES FOR came down the hill, to-day, and
FAIRHAVEN? made the descent a good deal bet-
Seldom in these days does the ter than he had done last time, I expected him to repeat that ex-Payne Stakes, over 11⁄2 mile, show hibition and give Bobsleigh a great | us a likely classle candidate, and It race. The contrary was the case. is not likely to do so to-morrow. It was coming out of the Dip. when there may not be more than however, that Bobsleigh shone, and four runners. There is not much Hairan went into the eclipse. I to choose between Assignation and heard it said that he might have Fairhaven, and a preference is for the faintheartedness that marked Lord Derby's colt. one of his half-brothers, Havelock,
י.
TO-DAY
“A” Division
C. R. C. "A" v. Recreio "B" U.S.R.O. v. C.R.C. "B". H.K.C.C. v. C.C.C. K.C.C. v. Recreio “A”
WEDNESDAY "B" Division University v." C.B.A. X.CC. v. "H.K.C.C.
·8.C,A.A. v. C.S.C.C. C.R.C. v. Recreio
THURSDAY "C" Division KITO v. Craigengower KCC v. S.C.A.A. IR.C
Army T. C. University. v, Recreio C.R.C.-V. C.B.A."
FRIDAY
"p" Division B.C.A.A. V. KFC.. Radio S.C. v. I.R.C. Police R.C. Y. 0.3.C.C. Army T.C. v.. KC.C. C.R.C. V. K.B.G.C.
Members of the public and "all those who are interested in rifle shouting are reminded that - a mesting of the proposed new Hong Kong Rifle Association will be held in the Board Room of South China Morning The
Post" at 5.45 p.m. to-day.
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SELANGOR CLUB
TROUNCE THE
BURMANS
the
Cup
- Kuala Lumpur, May 25. Selangor easily defeated Burma Rifles in a Malay match by seven goals to two here to-day.
The "Burmans showed plenty of pluck but were at a great disad- vantage in physique, and were en- tirely overplayed.
The Selangor team were far from were at impressive. The backs times distinctly shaky, and the for- wards missed many chances, partly through needless gallery play.
Selangor won the toss, and the Burmans had to face a strong sun Selangor and be on the defensive. commenced attacking from the start, and Amaldass centred right across the goal but the opportunity was not taken, and then Henry falled to take advantage of a ball Kim Wan dropped it at the goalmouth.
2.5
Burmans responded
and
The were lucky. Carron prevented San Tank from bursting through and Kum Pak then fisted out a beauti fully-placed corner-kick,"
SERIES OF GOALS Returning to the attack, Selan- gor netted after eight "minutes when Soon Teck labbed in a long » bal; which hit the crossbar and re- bounded into the net.
mis-
Selangor maintained pressure, Henry and Ah Chee both narrow- ly missing goals. Then to felded a grounder. from Herry, the bat slipped through his legs and into the goal to give Selangor their second score.
The next goal came when Badia opportunity to equalise, which he centred nicey for Ab Chee to meet tock. However, Immediately after the ball and secre easily. Next through kick-off, Johore once again took f Ismail, tipped the ball the lead, through Maaroff,
THE EQUALISER
On the resumpton, Negri pressed hard and soon achieved their ob- Ject when Finto sert in a stiff shot which beat the Juhore goalkeeper. Four minutes later Negri scored tlugh Kum Thim. Continuing the offensive, the Negri scen ob- tained their fourth goal through Chit Woh.
Johore retaliated strong and Maarof scored. Towards the end Rahim followed up a good pass from Idris and netted the equaliser for Jahare. A ding-dong struggle ensued but there was no further score.
INTER-CLUB ·
GOLF
Island Club Beat Garrison Club
Singapore. May 28. The Social Match at Island Club on Bunday resulted in the Island Club beating the Garrison CLC. The by 8 points to 41 points, results. Garrison players men- tioned first, were as follows:
R. Renton and. A. L. Brse 1 vs. W MaMullar and G. Colle Grove
P. Wilson and N. G. Bishop 0 vs. C. A. R. Bateman and F. R. Martens 11.
D. M. Stevenson and T. M. Calhaem 1 vs. Y Iawki and S Ikeda t
Lieut T. A. Arnold and F. E. Rowland 1 vs. Mistri and FL-Lt. Riccard 0.
A B. Terrell and Maj. L. E Travers 0 vs. J. Laycock and -K C. Eu 0.
V. Horswill and Maj. "T. G. R Makelg-Jones-0 vs. K. Uyeda and K. Tajiri 14. ---JL Miller and Prof. W. E. Dyer O v. T. C. Yap and M. Honda 1. Bq/Ldr. K. D, Lloyd and Maj. J. 8. B. Forbes i vs. Sq./Ldt. A. S. Kaight and LH. Stewart 0.
Capt. N. L. Hammond and Lieut. R. E. Black 1 Ya. F. A: Briggs and A.3. Frank 1."
R. C. R. Land and A. S. Gispert a. Yong Loon Chong and "Chua Cheng Liat 1.
H. R. Oppenheim and DJ, Na- pier 0 v8, J. Hudson and C. 8. Fugler 14:
.
Bq/Ldr. L G. Croke and Capt. W. A. McClelland vs. Lm Blew Jin and B. H Chia 1,
Commdr. R. G. Alen and Maj. J. M. Ponsford 0 vs. Commdr.
Pike Barn, though I expect Sky 3. M. Scott and Lieut. T. Podger The Norfolk States should go to Pioneer to run well.
when the defence were in a tangle, and immediately afterwards, the" same player headed through from Ah Chee's centre.
At bal-time Selangor led by five clear goals.
Within two minutes Soon Teck sent in a simple cross shot which Ito allowed to slip through his hands. Henry next shot the ball into goal through, a crowd of play- ers after Ah Chee had struck the
11 crossbar.
The Burmans raided and in a.
melee the Selangor backs miskick- ed letting in San Tank who scored with a grounder just inside the post. The game thereafter became a sustained attack on the military goal.
Towards the end of the garde, Selangor eased up and slack de- fence enabled Benson to centre fur San Tank to sccre the Burmans second goal at close quarter.
TRULY GREAT PLAY
How Perry Won
Paris, Junë 2.
The English tennis player, F. J.. Perry, is making a strong bid te retain his tennis supremacy and in the French championships he STC- cessfully overcame his first ob- stacle when he beat G, von Cramm, the German holder of the tile, in the final by 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.
Perry crowned the most success ful year he has ever had on the world's tennis court by winning the title for the first time in his career. He now holds three major cham ptonships-Wimbledon, American and French.
The Englishman stood head and shoulders above all the other com petitors and was never extended; None offered him any serious chal- lenge, and throughout the tourna- ment he conceded only "two sets.
The character of to-day's play was truly great. Von Cramm went Perry was very down Bghting. speedy and forced his opponent into errots,
The fourth set produced a tre- mendous struggle which is not in- dicated by the score of 6-3. There were many brifliant rallies and as- tonishing recoveries by both players-Router.
NEW WORLD RECORD FOR POLE VAULT
Cambridge, Mass., June 2.
A new world's pole jump record was established by Keith Brown from Yale when he vaulted 14 feet 51 inches against the previous re cord by William Graber of 14 feet 38 inches in July 1932-Bester.
SPALDING
"KRO-
FLITE
GOLF BALL
Lasts till it's
"Just!"
BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AMERICAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
CANADIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
are included amongst the many, other suecassas schlærast with Spalding Bells during 1933-
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