HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1936.
PUNTERS DAY AT THE RACES
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Two Major Upsets With Handsome Dividends
1:
VIOLET QUEEN PAYS $169.40
a
postponed
A touch of real summer weather favoured the second day's races of the Sixth Extra Race Meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club which was held on Saturday, and which In- eldentally brought the first halfprogramme to ป close.
Funters had rather successful day in which two divi- dends paid over $100. Violet Queen in the Manly Handicap paid Its 63 backers $169.40 each for a win while Rugby Star's win in the Smugglers Handicap was responsible for the handsome divi- dend of $105.80. These two were the major upsets of the day, the other results coming off very much as expected,
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Cash Sweep Dividends were far better than the first day's Saturday. figures due no doubt to the better attendance The Lantao Sweep attracted great excitement, the first prize which was won by ticket No. 8103 yielded $25,897.76, second prize was Won by ticket No. 10751 yielded $7.399.36 and third prize was won by ticket No. 22179 with $3,699.68 as its reward. The Dally Double was successfully backed by 207 punters who were each rewarded with $24,90.
the Several close and exciting Anishes were witnessed in course of the day's sports, with riding-honours very evenly divi- ded. The Champion Jockey, Mr. H. C. Pih. although riding in every tace was unable to obtain a single win although he bagged three seconds and two thirds,
The most successful Jockey of the day was Mr. D. Black who obtained two first and two thirds with Messrs. N. Deitz and S. C. Liang claiming two firsts and a third each. Others who ob- tained firsts were: Messrs. Jp Kul Ying a first, a second and twa thirds. PP. Botelho with a first, a second and a third, B. A. Proulx with a Arst and a second and W. H. S. Davis with a first. Notable absentees among the jockeys were Messrs. G. U. da Boza and L C. Harris.
Big Sweep Results
BEAUFORT HANDICAP
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(Mr. P. F. Botelho) 2 Harbrad'a Royal Highness (912), 153 lbs.
(Mr. N. Delta) 3 Won by three lengths, length and u halt between second and third.
Time: 2912, 38.4, 1.30.1, 2.00.3. Pari-mutuel:-
Win: $8.40.
Place: $5.20, $5.50, $7.60. Also ran:-(907) Amberley (Mr. S. C. Lang) 149, (910) Donovan (Mr. W. C. Poy) 135, (911) Miracle (Mr. H. C. Pih) 140.
Place.
Betting
Win.
1st Pony
787
724
2nd Pony
420
3rd Pony The Field
61
321 64 226 268
Total
1,345
2-Lama Handicap (5 Furlongs)
Mr. V. M. Grayburn's Tyne (917) 158 lbs. (Mr. D. Black)
1
Mr. LTF.'s 'Gold Coin (914), 142 -
2 lbs.
Mr. H. C. Pih) Mr. Lan's Night View (915), 153
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(Mr. S. Y. Lang) 3 Won by length and a half, the same between second and third.
Time: 14.3, 43.2. 1.13.4. Pari-mutuel:--
Win: $14.10.
Place: $8.60, $7.90.
Also ran:-(913) Copper. Ido: (Mr. Ip Kui Ying) 140 (916) Zero (Mr, W. H. 6. Davis) 163.
1st Pony
2nd Pony
3rd Pony The Field
510 344 431 183 223 133 "489 181
Total
1,633 1,848
3-Bondi Handicap (1 Müle) Mr. Hope Gill's Australian Boy
(918). 137 lbs.
(Mr. W H. S. Davis) 1 Mr. Why's Saucy (923), 137 lbs.
(Mr, H. C. Pin) મ Dr. S. N. Chau's Derby Day (920)
155 lbs. (Mr. 8. C. Liang) 31 Won by
two three lengths, lengths between second and third.
Time: 24.3. 51, 1:19.2, 1.46.3. Pari-mutuel-
Win: $15.30.
MANLY HANDICAP "R" CLASS The first upset of the day was provided by S. C. Liang On Violet Queen when he ably plicted his mount home ahead of the favou-
Place: $6, $5.70, $8.30. rite Centre Court by a "length and a half. Fast time was recorded--
Also ran (919) Bobniah Star
(921) (Mr. Ip Kul Ying) 148, being only one second behind the
Double Finesse (Mr. P. P. Botelho) record, Honey who led at the start was unplaced so was Haleyon | 148. (922) Lancashire Lad (Mr. D. who was left behind at the start. Black) 155.
The weather was hot and dry as attendance was slowly drifting in. The track looked green and in a fit condition, conducive to fast go- ings. Only six ponies accepted. Dawn Star was heavily backed in this race.
Amberley was th front from the start followed by Dawn Star, Boolat Bay and Donovan Dawn Star took over the lead near the Navy Club House and from then on the pony never looked back Am-Violet Queen shot out beautifully berley and Boolat Bay alternated to clinch the decision from Cen- for the next two positions. On the tre Court while the struggle be- stretch Boolat Bay and Royaltween Night Star and Halcyon In the last-named Highness came up but were un-ended
It was on the home stretch that
able to stay the pace, Dawn Star pony being nosed out, The winning winning by three lengths from Pony paid $169.40 to its 63 backers. Boolat Bay, while Royal Highness was another length and a half behind.
LAMA HANDICAP "D" CLASS A small fleld entered for the second race, only five entries nc- cepted. Mr. Black was unsaddled by Tyre just before the start. Gold
Coin took the lead with. Copper
Idol, Zero and Tyne in "the rear. Gradually Tyne advanced and when the home stretch was reach- ed. forged ahead to pass Gold Coin easily winning by a length and a half. Night View was third.
BONDI HANDICAP "A" CLASS
Derby Day set a fast pace hotly
GREEN ISLAND HANDICAP
"C" CLASS Ribble romped home an easy winner in the second leg of the Daily Double in which six entries accepted. New Star alternated with
Betting
Win.
Place.
1st Pony
571
521
2nd Pony
730
655
3rd Pony
120
149
The Field .....
573
518
Total
1.904
3,343
4-Whitsun Plate (1 Miles) Mr. L. Dunbar's Diana Bay (925) 154 Tbs....... (Mr. D. Black) Mr. Li Shlu Pang's Soldier of
Britain (929) 156 lbs.
(Mr. H. C. Pih)
1
3
Ribble for the leading position. Major E C. Boyd Shannon's Pontiac Bay was a close third all
Cyclamen Bay (924), 153 along until the last quarter when
ibs,... (Mr. G. A. Harriman) the pony ran out to challenge Rib-
Won by three lengths, the same ble but to no avail. Bistre coming
between second and third. in for the third place.
Time: 28.3, 57, 1.27.3. 1.59.2, 2.28.2, Pari-mutuel:- Win: $5.60.
SMUGGLERS HANDICAP "E" CLASS
Mr. Black was unmounted for the second time during the day when Gold Picker unsaddled him. Another surprise was created when
pursued by Double Finesse with Rugby Star came ir. two lengths Saucy Face and Australian Boy in ahead of Cassius after remaining the rear. while Lancashire Lad at the rear. Heriot was leading was left straggling behind: The
at the start with Gold Picker and positions were very much the same Old Star coming next in order. near the half mile post, and when Cassius was somewhat hindered the Rock was passed the ponies when the bunch of ponies had his were closer together with Saucy way jammed and although on the Face and Australian Boy coming stretch Mr. Proulx tried his best. up and displacing Double Finesse. Mr. Deltz was able to maintain On the home stretch Baucy Face the lead right up to the end. Old and Australian Boy overhauled Star the favourite was third. Derby Day and soon Australian Boy was getting away from Saucy' Face to win easily, while Derby Day took third place.
WHITSUN PLATE
GREEN ISLAND HANDICAP Victoria Hall led from the start and when near the Football Stand suddenly dropped to the rear with Ythan coming up to the Crst This race was between Diana place. Don was second by then Bay, and Soldier of Britain right and on the home stretch Monoplane from the start although King's shut out to take the lead with Justice and Oak Bay took the Ythan a close second Victoria Hall leadership in turn, Cyclamen Bay had by, now regained part of the was in the third position. It was defelt but was unable to catch up Victoria Hall had at the last quarter that the race with Ythan was decided, Mr. Black on Diana 1151 backers for a win.
LANTAO HANDICAP Bay" cleverly piloted his mount
"D" CLASS round the bend on to the stretch
The last race on which the big and although. Mr. Pih tried his best to keep up the pace with the $1 sweep was based, attracted 11t favourite he was unable to do so. starters with great interest shown Cyclamen Bay was third.
by the public. West Parade led with Sylvandale soon overhaul- Double Chalice. ing the first pony.
on the stretch second and Sylvandale went ahead to win with Double Chance second and Philon-
PINEAPPLE HANDICAP The first leg of the Dally Double attracted eight entries, Rose Evelyn won this race but not with- out opposition. She lead right from the start with Celebration Time a close second. Wild. Cat was lagg- ing behind all along with Cala Sovereign slightly ahead. It was on the home stretch that Wild Cat came forward, but the belated und Rose effort was too much Evelyn won by a length and a half. The same distance separated Wild Cat from Gold Sovereign.
was
derer third.
THE RESULTS
1-Beaufort Handleap" (1 Mile) Messrs. Kong Bros. Dawn Star
(909), 154 lba
(Mr Ip Kui Ying) 1 Mr. L Dunbar's Boolat Bay,
(908), 161 lbs
Place: $5.20, $5.50, $6.30. Also ran:-(926) King's Justice
(Mr. B. A. Proulx) 155, (927) Oak Bay (Mr. Ip Kui Ying) 150. (928) Sadko (Mr. P. P. Botelho) 157,
...... 1.439 "2nd Pony......
3rd Pony
י
1st Puny
4
The Field
Tota:
841
204
249
32
311
146
260
1,821 1,467
5-Pineapple Handicap (1, Mile)" Mr. Eu Tong Sen's Rose Evelyn
(936), 168 lbs.
(Mr. N. Deltz)
Mr. Ling's Wild Cat (937), 157 ibs......... (Mr. S. Y. Llang,
1
2
Mr. L.T.'s Gold Sovereign (833)
151 lbs. (Mr. H. C. Ph) 3 Won by length and a halt, the same between second and third.
Time: 31.1, 1.00.2 1.35.1, 2.05.3. Parl-mutuel:-
Win $8.80%
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Place: $5.10, $5.10, 85.10. Also ran:-(930) Balios (Mr. S. C. Liang) 140, (931) Blue Ribbon, (Mr. 8. N. Pan) 140, (932): Celebration Time (Mr. Tang Man Wa). 140. (934) Hopscotch (Mr, W. E. 8. Davis) 140, (935) Judea (Mr. H. A. de B. Botelho) 135.
CONTROL OF PARKS AND
BEACHES
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New Bill Contains Regulations
SURFBOARD BAN
HAPPY VALLEY THEFTS RECALLED
CAT BURGLAR GAOLED
Five charges were preferred against Lo Wai, unemployed, at the Central. Court on Saturday when be appeared before Mr. W. Schofield.
The charges were (a) that on May 15 he did break and enter No. 15. King Kwong Street, frst floor, and steal therefrom the sum of $21.50 and four pieces of jewel- lery, the property of Lo Kwok, a student residing at the above ad- dress, (b) that he did receive at Wanchal on June 3 one gold and diamond ring the property of Lo Kwok, (c) that on May 5 he did enter No. 12, Yick Yam Street and steal $310, one gold sovereign and sundry places of jewellery the pro-
The draft of an ordinance to regulate pleasure grounds, batir- ing places and places of public resort, is published in the Gov- ernment
Gazette, issued on Saturday. The ordinance substitutes new provisions for the Public Places Regulation Ordinance, No. 3 of 1870 and the Chinese Recreation Ground Ordinance, No. 17 of 1923, which it repeals, and in addition confers on the Governor in Coun- cil power to make regulations for bathing places, which the con-perty of Chung Sau-lam, a nurse,
stantly increasing demand for bathing facilities has made it necessary to control
Custodians of pleasure ground are empowered under the ordi- 'nance to remove offenders or ar- rest them. Offenders are Habe to a fine of $100 or imprison- ment for a month. Ofenders who resist, assault or use abusive language towards cus- and of todians are able to a
mat for three
1
months.
Under the regulations governing the Cenotaph. the public is pro hibited from crossing the grass, sitting on the steps ar the kerb. or loitering.
shore.
(d) receiving the same and (e) that on June 1 he did break and enter No. 22. Yick Yam Street, first floor and steal $34, two gold wrist watches and some jewellery, the property of Kwong Wal-fong a married woman.
he Inspector Carey "said that would like to withdraw the re- ceiving charges.
of
The defendant was arrested on May 2 in a sly brothel in Swatow Lane and on him when searched Was found various articles jewellery. One gold finger ring set with a diamond, a watch, three bunches of keys, a single key and & pocket knife.
Enquiries were made, and the Regulations for bathing beaches finger ring was found to be a sto- make it an offence to use a surflen one. He gained entrance to the board withir 100 yards of the floor by forcing the bars of the door and inserting his arm lifted the bars. He entered and stole the money and Jewellery valued at $101.50. The only article recovered was, the finger ring and the rest valued at $81,50 was not recover- ¿d,
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In the second case he cumbed on to the roof and let himself down on to the verandah, undid the grill with his keys and then broke off the padlock. He stole Jewellery and cash amounting to $440.00 of which only $54 had been recovered
Miss Arbury, Assistant Engineer (3.5.
D. Abble,
Brakenbury (Dampfer Saponi"), Mrs. L. 8. de Britto, Miss M. A. Burnett, L. G. Burrell (Metropolitan Ballroom). In the arst charge all the pro- Mrs. A. H. Butler (c/o Lloyds Bank,perty had been recovered except Defendant, took the Ltd.), H. Campbell, Carley & Co., the cash. H. C. Chen, Ching Hoy Sung, C. J. Police to No. 15. Wusung Street Clark, Mrs. L. Crafter (c/o B.W.A.), where all the jewellery was found. He told the Police that the work- Mrs. H. G. Cuming, W. M. Derrin,
Garwooded between 3 and 5 in the morn- R. C. Forster, M. F.
a burglary takes
three years.
to Canton. None
(Messrs. Elsan Manufacturing Co.).ings and after Mrs. J. Gonsalves (Centre Hotel), the Arst train W. R. Hamel, Miss W. Hardman, of the icot is passed in Hong Kong. Defendant had a long record of A. H. Hayes, T. Higham (Architect),
convictions and Hong Kong Imp. & China Produce seven previous Exp. Co., Hong Kong Soaps, Ltd., though under Police supervision W. E. Howard, Hoy Moy, E. Hum-had not reported to them for the phreys, E. Hyde, Dr. D. R. Jacob,
The $11 found on the defendant Mrs E. A Jones. Mrs. J. Johnson. Sub-Lt. H, H. Jones, R. Jummabhal, was ordered to be given to the Lapicque & Cle. Y. M. Lin" (The second complainant as she had Canton Trust Co., Ltd.), The Little lost the most articles... Defendant Arms Store, P: T. Loông & Co., H. was sentenced to four months on Markesun (s.3. Brajara), J. H. each charge consecutively, and or- Marsman. Maraman Investment,, dered two years' Police supervision. Ltd.. Jackie Matheson (c/o Cod- berg), Dr. Elisabeth Meyer, Mrs. G. M. Moller, Madame Morrisson (44, Homby Road), Miss Motibal Hyderali Karwa, W. Muller, Nara
Grinding Machinery Works, Miss Patron. Raymond Plat, Mrs. Frisk.
A. C. Ranelli (Professeur de Langue Italienne), D. Rendle, J. Richard, Mrs. R Roberts (c/o B.C.C. Co.), Carboard Shanghai-Hong Kong
Mfg. Co.. Runine Shaw (Messrs. Shaw Bros.), Albert Suver (c/o Matson Line Docks), Mrs. A. M. Smith 48.3. City of Vancouver), F. Smith & Co.. Mrs. H. H. Snuggs, Antonio Braz de Sousa, D. Spathari, L G. Starikoff, G. Temkins, G. R. Túrral, Van Kan, W. Walker & Co., Mrs. A. Warton, R. A. S. Waters (National Carbon Co.), L Watters. Registered Articles
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Miss Violet Chung, 1729, Avenue Road. 23, Welcome Terrace.
R. F. Forbes.
Rev. W. S. Johnston (Parcel), Kwong Wo Chung Bank Herrn O! Maler,
Helene Orlova, Del Monte Cafe. Sye Kai Electrical Co.
Pari-mutuel:-
Win: $109.40. ·
Place: $26,80. $7.20, $13.70.
1st Pony 1,219 805 2nd Pony 884 3rd Pony The Field
482
670 405
Pih, 148,
77 180
Total 2.442-2,048 Manly Handicap (6 Furlongs) Mr. Chiu Cheong Fan's Violet
Queen (945), 146 lbs.
(Mr. B. C. Llang) 1 Mr. Tasma's Centre Court (038)
150 lbs...(Mr. B. A. Froulz) (2 Mr. EB.K.'s Night Star (942). 143.
Jbs: (Mr. Ip. Kul Ying): 3 Won by length and a half, a neck between second and third. Time: 25.2, 51.4, 1.18.2.
MOULDS FOR COUNTERFEITING
CASE FOR SESSIONS
to' a
"I did not wish to make coun- terfeit coins. but I was forced through circumstances to do it" sald Ho Wah in answer charge of possession of moulds for one cent counterfeiting ten and pleces at the Kowloon Magistracy Tsang Kwan. 31 on Saturday.
unemployed, also years of age,
offence, the same charged for pleaded Innocence and said that at the time of his arrest, he was visiting the first accuséd in an endeavour to obtain repayment of a loan,
Evidence was given by the pro- secution of a raid when the two men were found at No 21 Main Street, Kowloon City standing by a furnace. in which one of the moulds was found.
by
the
A statement made second, secused to Inspector R. R. Chester Wood at the station was refuted by Tsang, in evidence on Also ran:-(939) Goldsmith (Mr. Saturday. It alleged he claimed (Mr. knowledge that Ho had stated he Block) 150, (941) Honey (Mr. N. was engaged Counterfeiting Deltz) 152 (943) Perfect Day (Mr. coins. this knowledge being Im- Lavis) 152, (944) Snowy River (Mr. parted some twe months betre P. F. Botelho) 157.
Betting
(940) Halcyon
Win. Place.. 1st Pony.......! $3 65 703 633 204 163 1,366 1605
2nd Fony 3rd Pony The Field
Total 2,428 1,947
(Continued on Page 11.)
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the arrest. Tsang said that he was forced to make this state- ment by Ho, if he (Tsang) did not wish to be assaulted by the police.
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Taang made it clear however that he was not assaulted by the Police.
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