VINTAGE YEAR FOR RACING
Prominent Stables Well Stocked.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1937.
Coming English Tennis Players
It is not often that two left handed women oppose one an- other, and it has never happened before at Queen's in a final round. Miss K. E. Stammers beat Miss A. E. L. McOstrich by 6-2, 6-4, and the issue was never really in doubt, although the loser, having pulled up from love 4 In the second set to 4 all, got to 30-40 on Miss Stammers" service in the ninth game,
Tits younger school, represented, and virile young man who, no worthily by R A. Shayes, of Kent, doubt, realises that he is one of The young horses who will maks recorded signal success in the those who has a chance of obtain- their appearance in racing during Spring Covered Courts Tourna- ing Davis Cup honours in a sea-
son or two the coming season may, I think, ment at Queen's Club, West Ken- be exceptional, writes a Home or sington, when Shayes beat such a respondent. In fact there are in-seasoned campaigner as N. Sharpe dications that it will prove to be in the Men's Singles final by 6-4. a vintage year. Rarely has a sta-14—6. — 64. writes a Home ble housed so many high class two- correspondent,
No young English player can vol- year-olds as the Fitzroy establish- ment which is under the control of ley so effectively on the backhand Frank Butters, and on the other Shayes, and therefore it was side of the street at Newmarket is somewhat surprising that Sharpe Freemason Lodge, the home of occasionally forgot that a lob would Capt. Boyd-Rochfors, with another have peen safer than an attempted! wonderful array of youngsters. passing drive down that sideline, Stanley House, too, has a goodly. It was gratifying to observe the collection of talent, and when these boldness of the winner who in his embryonic champions make their wisdom, seldom hesitated to leave the back of the court for a quick entry at Ascot they are likely to
advance to the net. create a big impression. This, it any rate, is their promise.
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BUTTERS' RESPONSIBILITY Frank Butters shoulders a heavy responsibility, for he not only has charge of the Aga Khan's tho- roughbreds, but he has undertaken to train two for Miss Dorothy Pa- get, who between them cost their adventurous owner as much 26,000 guinea A name has yet to be found for the Golden Hair calt for whom the record price of 15,000 guineas was paid. The value put on him as a yearling suggests that he will prove out of the or dinary, and I understand that the progress he has made In recent months has been entirely satis- factory. He is rather small, but he gives the impression of possess ing tremendous poker.
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That withering forehand drive which is usually a most potent factor in Miss Stammer's game was much in evidence, and her backhand was so safe that it never yielded under pressure. It Miss McOstrich had not tried to angle her returns as often as she did she might have won a few more games, for Miss Stammers Hikes to run round the ball to take it on the forehand..
LEAGUE SOCCER SINGAPORE
FIXTURES
The following are the official League football fxtures for this week
TO-DAY
First Division Kowloon v. St. Joseph's (Kow- loon, 5.15 p.m.)
Club v. Kowloon Chiriese (Olub, 8.15 p.m.)
Seaforths v. Club de Recreio (Sookunpoo, 5.15 p.m.)
Second Division Stonecutters v. South China (Chatham Road, 5 pm.)
Fusiliers
V. Chinese Police
(Prince Edward Road, 5 p.m.)
SATURDAY
First Division Kowloon v. South China "A" (Kowloon, 445 p.m.)
South China "B" v... Eastern (Caroline Hill 3.15 pm.)
Club v. St. Joseph's (Club, 445 p.m.)
Club
Second Division.
v. İyemuo (Club, 3.15 Pm.)
South China Y. Eastern (Caro- line H, 3.15 p.m.)
Stonecutters v. Kowloon Chinese (Chatham Road, 3.15 p.m.)
Rifles v. Fusiliers (Sookunpoo,
These raids, daring as they were at times, had an adverse effect on Sharpe, who, by the way, suffered his third defeat in succession at the hands of Shayes. Sharpe pre- fers to make an adversary play a type of game which is foreign to
An occasional drive "of medium him, but Shayes pursued his normal methods throughout a match, pace down the middle of the court which proved that the winner has instead of a series of deep strokes derived considerable benefit from into the corners might have in-3.15 p.m.) his practice knock-up with 'D. Mas-duced Miss Stammers, to make" kell, the Wimbledon coach
Shayes did not convince me that his forehand strokes are beyond re- proach, and he would be well ad- vised to pay careful attention to the drive and the volley on that on the fare- hang. He volleyed hand when the ball was too near to his body, and he was inclined to drive beyond the confines of the court.
PROMISING COLTS But there are colts which have
It was another triumph for a been bred by the Aga Khan who scarcely suffer in. s comparison volleyer over a baseliner, and one with Miss Paget's expensive pur- that indicated how important the chase. First I think comes Khanrolley can be when it is persistent- Babadul, a brother to Mahmoud, ly" employed on such a fast sur-
face as the historic East court. last year's Derby winner. If he
PLAYER OF MUCH PROMISE had been sent to the sale ring in-
On the whole. It was a satisfying stead of being retained as one of the chlet hopes for the classica of exhibition on the part of a strong 1938, he might have equalled the price paid for the Golden Hair colt. Then there is one of Solario's off- spring. Sadruddin, whose dam pro- duced the ull-conquering Bahram. Already he shows the greatest pos
ibilities, and the Aga Khan will be keenly disappointed if he does not realise them.
SCOTLAND'S SOCCER TEAM
some errant returns.
"An unfortunate accident caused Miss McOstrich and Miss J. Sann- to scratch in the women's ders doubles final to last year's winners. Mrs. C.M.B. Marriott and Miss E H. Harvey.
In a preliminary knock-up, a ball hit Miss Saunders in the eye, and it became so painful that she would have been foolish to have attempted to play.
JOCKEY CLUB ENQUIRY Accident To Mr. S.Y. Liang Probed
The following notice has been received from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for publication:—
Enquiry was made by a quorúm of Stewards at the Race Course on
London, April 12.. | Scotland's team to meet Eng- land in an international football match on Saturday next has been, Saturday the 10th instant, into the chosen as follows
circumstances of the accident to Dawson Anderson and Beattle Mr. Liang Sai Yen which occurred (Preston): Massie (Aston Villa), during, the last race of the day. Simpson and Brown; Delaney From the evidence given by other Walker, Frank O'Donnell (Pres-Riders in the race it appears that ton), McPhall and DuncaII.—— Mr. Llang's mount "Tabby Cat"
fell through galloping on to the pony immediately ahead of him.
Venture." The... en- quiry will be resumed when Mr. Liang has recovered sufficiently to
attend..
Several of the youngsters at Freemason Lodge are American bred, perhaps the most notable belrig a half brother to Perlíox. -Others come from an Irish stud, Reuter,
and together they make up a for-- midable collection. I believe the life is a Lincolnshire farmer. Doniz. "Happy pick of Lord Derby's two-year-olds Bradman failed at the first fence. is Headway, who is by Fairway.
THE 1937 NATIONAL Another Grand National has come and gone and once again the Golden Miller has disappointed, after being made a favourite. So wide is the interest in this horse that I give his past performances in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. They show what doughty rivals he has had to dispose of from year to year.
1932. Golder. Miller 1. Inverse 2. Aruntius 3 Gib, Kingsford, Grakte. 1933. Golden Miller 1, Thomond II. 2, Delanelge 3. Brown Talisman, Holmes. Inverse. Kellsboro! Jack,
1934.--Golden Miller; 1. Avenger 2. Kellsboro's Jack 3. Royal Run- som, Delanelge, El Hudiar, Inverse. 1935. Golden Miller 1, Thomond 11. 2, Kellsboro's Jack 3. Avenger, Southern Hero.
1936-Golden Miller 1. Royal Mail 2, Kellsboro' Jack 3. Brienz. Southern. Hero, Fouquet.
Miss Paget's horse Was u six year-old when he ran for his Orst National, and fell, in 1933. One of his victims at Chelteham. Kellsboro's Jack, took the Athtree
race.
Miller Following year Golder beat Delaneige and Thomond'II: at Liverpool. In 1935 and 1935 he let tits backers down in the great race. BEYNOLDSTOWN
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Reynoldstown, was the hero on the, occasions when Golden: Miller! failed, and if you glance again at the Cheltenham Gold Cup resulta: you will discover that these two horaes have never met in the Cots! wold Valley cockpit..
Royal Mail, the winner of this year's National, was all but down- la a race run during. February: Royal Mail Jobbed home by two lengths from the Miller in the Bee- ther Chase earlier th the season. Ig, age beginning to tell on Miss Paget's famous horse?
Royal Mail was: favourite for the National in January: but was displaced by Golden Miller, when' the time for the race was due, de
Puckabelle, who was to the frame at Aintree, ahowed good form pre- viously in a race in which Ber!- beri was beaten
Named after Australia's Cricket: Captain, Don Bradman owned by Mr.. 8. Wilkinson attracted a good; deal of batting. He was ridden by Mr. A. Marsh, who in every day
The winner of the Grand Na tional receives about £7,000 and it costs £100 to run a horse, so what better odds to your money can you want than that?
IT'S
Kowloon v. Engineers (Kowloon, 3.15 p.m.)
Third Division Kwong Wan . St. Joseph's (Causeway Bay. 4.45 p.m.)
Club de Recreto Y. Kumon Rifles (King's Fark, 3.15 p.m.) ·
Liga 7. Fustiers (Chatham
Road, 4.45 p.m.)
SUNDAY
First Division
Athletic v. Police (Caroline Hull
4.4 p.m.)
Club de Recreio y... Kowloon Chinese (Kowloon, 4.45 pm)
Rites v. Eastern (Bookunpoo, 4.45 p.m.)
Second Division Athletic v. Chinese Police (Caro- line Hill, 3.15 p.m.)
Eastern v. Rifles (Causeway Bay, 3.15 p.m.)
Third Division Medicals v. Service Corps (800- kunpoo, 3.15 p.m.)
Chinese Police v. Engineers (Chatham Road. 3.15 p.m.},
European Police v. Air Force (Kowloon, 3.15 p.m.)
JOCKEY CLUB ALTERATIONS
The following alterations and additions to Classification lists have been announced by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, effective from
March 16:
China Ponies Bright View to C Class. Morning Tip to D. Class.
SERVICES
SWAMPED
Lose By 41 Points To Nil!
The Singapore: Army rugby fifteen made their second- ap- pearance in local rugby football. and gave a very poor showing. Playing against the Combined Services at Sookunpoo yesterday they were beaten to the tune of 41 points (four goals and seven trics) to nil. They were up' against a far superior team in all quarters of the game and were sadly outclassed.
MR. STANLEY BALDWIN'S LAST FUNCTION
To Preside At Imperial Conference
Arrangements for the Imperial confidently spoken of as the new Conference, which will open on Chancellor of the Exchequer His May 14, are being made on the Liberal National colleagues desire understanding that Mr. Baldwin keenly to see him as leader of their party, in a post or · greater will preside over the earlier meet-
gs, states the "Daily Telegraph."distinction than his present one of These will be devoted mainly to Home Secretary.
A change that has not been go- formal speeches of an introductory character.
nerally effected will take place in In connection with the Corona-the pccupancy of the Woolack. returned to tion. It has already been announced Viscount Hallsham The teams were as follows:-- Combined Services:-Fus, Barry, that the King and Queen will be duty after his long liness when. RW.F.; F. Wilkins, "RWF. It entertained at dinner by the Prime Parliament met in January. His Harvey, H.MS. Odin". L/6. Minister at No. 10. Downing-health, thowever, is not as robust Asquith, H.M.S. "Dainty, L/C street on May 125. This will be Mr. as his friends would wish, and for Jopes, RWF Fas. Preece, R.WF., Baldwin's last official social func- that reason it is probable that Mr. Fus. Floyd, R.WF.; L. Lincoln, tion before leaving office.
Chamberlain, may find it necessary RUR, BA Jones, HMS "Ad-On June 3 there will be an of- to choose another Lord Chancellor. venture", L/C, Babb, R.WB., Lt
The name of Lord Wright, Mas- ter of the Rolla, is mentioned in Coltart, EMS. "Proteus", Captain Gillespie, RE, L. Hawkins, H.M.B.
this connection. "Oswald" L/C, Harrison, RE, Lt. Casement, HME. "Capetown". Singapore Army V-Spr. Evans, R.R: Lt. Crawford. RE Lt. Tobin, RE, 8pr. Holands, RE. Spr. Burgess, RE: Lt Run- dall, RA, Gnr. Jeries RA: Lt. Calvert, RA, Spr. Hicks, FL.E.. Ont. Barnaby. RA. Lt. Clarke, RE Gnr. Coventry. RA. Gur. Miller, R.AL/B. Cheshire; RA.. Spr. Sun, R.E."
COLONY TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
In the Open Singles Tennis championships F. H. Kwok enter- ed the semi-final round by defeat- ing Y. C. Lau by the scores of 6-0, 6-3. In the Open Doubles. Wong and Lul received a walk over from Rodrigues and Silva,
E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung beat EL H. Shute and K. Shute on the Stand court to enter the semi-final of the Open Doubles Championship. by the scores of 6-8, 6-0, 6-1.
HOME RUGGER
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London, April 12. The results of the Rugby Union matches played to-day were: Davenport Services Falmouth" Llanelly Pontypool Torquay
Athletic Reister.
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ficial Government dinner to the Imperial Conference delegates, and on that occasion Mr. Chamberlain will prealde as Prime Minister."
NOT TO İLKAVE GOVERNMENT Mr. Chamberlain will also as-
On the other hand, reports that sume the chairmanship of the viscount Hallax, the Lord Privy Conference. It will be one of his Seal and Leader of the House of Arst, public' duties as head of the Lords, will leave the Government Government to take over the dir-
aze without foundation. Mr. Ram- ection of the Empire deliberations say MacDonald's intention to re- It is thought that in the conse-tire at the same time as Mr.’Bald- quential Cabinet re-shuffle. Mr. | win will render vacant the office of Chamberlain will avoid making Lord President of the Counell, and changes at the Dominions Office, it will cause no surprise if Lord Colonial Office and Board of Trade Halifax is appointed to succeed While the Conference is in progress.him in that post. The idea that Mr. Runciman That Mr. Baldwin's settled plan might go to the Treasury therefore be ruled out, sub:' WOOLSACK CHANGE Sir John Simon is now
Can
most
is to relinquish Both the Premier- ship and his seat in the House of Commons is certain. He will, yo to the House of Lords.
Sporting Fixtures
TO-DAY Snooker. Open Championship, J. C. Remedios y. W. Stafford (Craigengower 0.0.), 9 p.m.
Tennis-Open Singles, H. D. Rumjaha or W.J. Howard v. Leong Ping-dhin Stand Court) Open Doubles V. Gosano and A. V. Remedios v. Ng Bze-kwong and Hon Luzen-rung: Club Bingles, J. Thomson v. A. L. Sullivan,20. W. Bewell v. W. M. Barton, Club Handicap Singles, M. Pagh v. G. Smith; R. Owen Hughes v. A. K Mackenzie.
TO-MORROW AL
Tournament,
· 10 Bridgend
6 Cardif
34 Abertillery
3 Neath'
10
9 Gloucester
4 Radio
Sports Club
ground); 5 p.m.
Hockey.Mamak Central British Association
(U.S.R.C
V.
Snooker. ---- Open Championship, F. P. Sequeira V. W. Kong (C.8. C.C.), 8.M. Cruz v. E. A. Noronka (Catholic Union); J. E. Noronha v. R. Dodge (C.P.O. and P. O. Rec. Room), 9 p.m.
Tennis. Open Doubles, Wong Shiu-wing and Luk Ding-cheung V. F. F. T301 and Ng Kam-chuen (Stand Court); A. M Rodrigues and L. A. Silva or Worig Fuk-nam and Lui Kwad-fun v. W. N. Cheung and M.C. Hung; Club Handicap Mixed Doubles, J. F. L. Smalley and Miss Smalley v. W. Wooding "and Miss Ward; Club Handicap Doubles; A. H. Fenn and J. R. Coille or. E. H. Williams and L. R. Andrewęs v. F. G. Nigel and R. M. M. King: V. R. Gordon and T. C. Monaghan v. G. E. R. Divett and B. O'M. Deane.
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