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HOME FOOTBALL. FORECAST
The following are the English and Scottish League fixtures
to be played to-morrow.
Teams in bold types are tipped to win:-
Birmingham
CHARLTON
CHELSEA
FIRST DIVISION
V. Brentford
Last Year's Score +-0
V. Leicester,
V. Wolverhampton
0-1
Grimsby
V. DERBY
3-4
Leeds U
V. Manchester C.
11.
LIVERPOOL,
V. Arsenal
2--1
MIDDLESBROUGH
v.. Bolton.
20
V.
Everton H
2--2
PRESTON
V. Sunderland
2--0
Stoke
7. Haddersfield
1-1
W. BROMWICH
v. Blackpool
SECOND DIVISION
Barnsley
V.
ASTON VILLA
BURNLEY
Sheffield Wed.
BURY
PORTSMOUTH
V.
COVENTRY
LUTON
MANCHESTER U.
NEWCASTLE
Notts Forest
SHEFFIELD U
V.
V. Fulham
v. Plymouth
v.
Norwich
v. West Ham
Swansea
V. Chesterfield.
Southampton
4. Bradford
v.. Blackburn
DIVISION (SOUTHERN)
v. Reading
Y.
STOCKPORT
TOTTENHAM
THIRD
BOURNEMOUTH
BRIGHTON
v. Millwall
BRISTOL ROVERS
V.
Bristol City
CARDIFF
V
Crystal Palace
CLAPTON ORIENT
Y.
Exeter
MANSFIELD
Y Watford
NORTHAMPTON
V.
Newport
QUEEN'S PARK R.
V.
Aldershot
SOUTHEND
V.
Swindon
TORQUAY
v.
WALSALL
THIRD
ACCRINGTON
Bradford City
CARLISLE
v. Barrow
DONCASTER ROV.
v. Darlington
Y. LINCOLN
CHESTER
Halifax
ROCHDALE
ROTHERHAM
SOUTHPORT
TRANMERE REV.
YORK CITY
Arbroath
Clyde.......
DUNDEE
FALKIRK
Hibernian KILMARNOCK
MOTHERWELL
PARTICK Queen of South
QUEEN'S PARK
Gillingham
V. Notts County
DIVISION (NORTHERN)
V. Wrexham
Y Gateshead
v. Hartlepools
v. Port Vale
v. Crewe Alex:
Oldham
v
บ
Hull City
v. New Brighton
SCOTTISH DIVISION 1.
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V
ABERDEEN
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MORTON
V.
Ayr United
V
St. Mirren
5--1
V
Celtic
V.
Hearts
V. St. Johnstone
Third Lanark RANGERS
v. Hamilton
FINAL EXTRA RACE MEETING
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1937.
CRICKET NOTES
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SOME FINE FEATS OVER THE
WEEK-END
BY NEW L.B.W."
The dismissal of the Civil Service Cricket Club by the Club de Recreio for 13 runs, the astonishing defeat of Kowloon C.C, at Lome by the Indian Recreation Club, these in the Junior League, and the dashing if'lucký century by L. D. Kilbes for the Hong Kong Cricket Club in the senior friendly match against the In- dians, featured an interesting work-end of cricket,
L. G. Gosano and E A. R. Alves were the heroes of the Re- creio-Civil Service game. The former returned figures of 8.6-2-8-3 and the latter had 6-4-2-6. Length and alp off the pitch were their strong points and they were backed up by fine fielding, the ninth Civil Service bat being run out. The Recrelo themselves did not do any too well with the bat, and at one time had five wickets down for anly 19 runs, but a stand between the Gosano bro- thers, L. G. and A. V., improved matters, and they eventually totalled 84
This could not by any means be regarded as satisfactory and I am
B. R. Irance respectively, they were tea runs short of victory with
told they were preparing them-eight wickets down when stumps
came were drawn. selves for a defeat. Then
the magnificent bowling by Closano and Alves and the complete debacle of the Civil Servants.
INDIANS' FINE WIN Surprise though it was, there are ways of looking at the no two victory of the Indian Juniors over
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KILBEE'S CENTURY
Another lustration of the say- ing "Fortune favours the brave" was provided at Sookunpoo when Kilbee hit his century against the undoubtedly Indians. Lucky he
was, but he fully deserved it. In any case the Indians had them- to blame. Kilber
was put down before he had double Agures and at least another three times after that. All told the In- dlans' fielding was pretty wretched. They had one or two stopgaps in the side, but actually it was the regular men who offended more... In addition to these chances by the
Kilbee also appeals, two of which were rather close affairs.
the Second Division League Cham- pions. Kowloon enjoyed the ad-selves chiefly vantage of playing at home, but their defeat was decisive and clear-
the
seven cut,
margin being wickets. A A. Dand won the toss and elected to take first knock as the wicket was a very good one. He and W. Mulcahy opened the innings and the first wicket. put on just short of 30 runs. Therefeld, after only W. L Mckenale (23) S. A. Gray (14 not out) and George In dismissing Hall did anything. the strong K.C.C. batting side for 104, the Indian opening bowlers. J. M. A. Ramjahn and Ismail All, did very well indeed. All had six wickets for only 39 runs in 13.5 overs, but actually Ramjahn's Ogures of 17-5-44-4 were as good.
When the Indians went in to bat, Barma, the skipper, and KM. Rumjahn were sent back for only ten runs. There the KC.C. Suc cesses ended, however, and the next wicket did not fall till the game was practically won and lost. The
survived our
For the Indians S. A. Ismail and AR Abbas, who opened, both batted well, the first wicket putting. up 62 runs, but after they got out a minor collapse set in and but for a stubborn innings by A. Baker and a few free hits by M. el Arculli, they would have totalled consider- ably less than 145. M. R. Swain, bowled unchanged and very stead- ly to take five wickets for 41 runs,
in 18 overs.
SUNDAY'S FRIENDLIES
An undefeated three-figure part-
match-winning third wicket partnership between AR. H. Esmall
nership between Ismall All (55 not out) and M. I. Razack (53) realised 88 runs and put the issue beyond doubt. All played a fine innings. He seems to have an awful sus- picion of balf-volleys and at times pats these deliveries back with an almost disarming gentleness, but this is a small fault comparatively, and with experience and maturity and Racing Strain are fair poss-the will, I feel confident, develop
into a very useful all-rounder. bilities.
(Continued from Pure 1)
LAGGARDS' HANDICAP It appears as if all the eight entrics in this race for Australian ponies that have not won more than $1,000 in stakes since Janu- ary 1st, will go to the post. If Ranger gets away with the rest at the rise of the barrier he has an excellent chance of winning this
TARDY HANDICAP
This event is for Novice Jockeys and the first leg of the Dally Double. There are only ave ex- tries for this mile race, all of which will face the starter; Com- (S. Yuen), mencement Bay ereat Perfect Day ran
Jungle Jim K, L Ip), King' good race the last time out and Bounty (G. R. Cheape), 'Soldier of was unfortunate to be unplaced China (C. L. Gregory), and Tyne hit should do better to-mor- (R. M. Wood). The anish should row. Australian Boy "also finish- be a very close one with Soldier of od well up
not China and Tyne prominent. Com- be neglected. Bag Tor at 144 mencement Bay should be placed, Ibs. looks attractive but this, pony with its chances for a win greatly seems to have seen better racing enhanced should the course be on days. If the weather does not im- the soft side. prove and the course is wet I would strongly recommend Snowy River. This cream has only 135 16s to look after and it is rumour- ed may have the services of Mr. Pih. Aztec is also a fair outside
*bot.
and
should
AUTUMN CHAMPIONS The field will be a small one for this event and should develop into u túsale between the Dunbar and Dynasty Interests. King's Warden selection (8. C. Liang) is my. though this grey will by no means
QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONS Persistent rumours and the non- appearance of Strathroy on the training track of late seems to confirm my understanding that this brown will not be starting.
(58 not out) and T. E Yeoh (42 not out) featured the "friendly" on between Craigengower Sunday Seniors and the University Alumni Association. The club won easily by six wickets, for although the Graduates had a good side out on paper, only A. T. Lee could do much with the opposing bowling. His 40, scored out of a total of 98, though not chanceless, was a fine effort.
One more dashing innings came from the bat of Captain Whit- marsh, when the Royal Navy beat the Volunteers by 138
runs. at of 81,.
OTHER JUNIOR GAMES Navy Juniors scored a six-wickets win over Army "E", who haven't been doing any too well this sea- King's Park His innings son. The first four military bats-made out of a total of 209, was featured by some hard hitting. He men scored well enough, getting 98
was associated in an attractive partnership with Lieut Cotman between them, but the tall failed to wag and the whole side were aut for 117. The
are (43) and it is very probable that Navy top of the Junior League at but for the declaration he would present and unless movements | have scored yet another century. of ships interfere with their eleven, will probably remain somewhere around that position when the sea-
son ends.
Craigengower Seconds figured in a close draw with Army "A". The latter batted first and ran up a total of 138, for eight wickets de- clared, to which Sergeant-Major Northcote contributed 41 and Lt. Ingram 20. Seven of the valley
In the absence of Strathroy side failed when they went in, and. capital race should result between despite an enterprising 49 by Gypsy Love, Lancashire Chips and Douglas Hunt, and useful knocks of Able Amazon. However. I believe 22 and 14 not out by G. A. Lee and Gypsy Love will carry off the race
as this pony is a genuine stayer with a powerful finish. Able Ama
Daily Double.
FINALE HANDICAP
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LATE A. B. DALE
A solemn note: Not only the Navy, but local cricket generally, has suffered a sad loss at the un- expected death of Able-bodied Bea- man Dale. A regular member of the Navy Second Eleven, he has also turned out for the senior team, and was a distinctly useful bowler and good field, as well as a bats- man likely to make a few rune at time. More than a useful cricketer be was a fine sportsman, and his passing is a matter of general regret.
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Sporting Fixtures
TU-DAY
Badminton-Mixed Doubles, Tal- koo v. St. Andrew's; Kowloon Tong v. Recreto "A";: Recreio "B" Univeralty.
of
HOR
LIPSTICK KING'S
FIFTH WEDDING
Kowloon v. Ordnance (Kowloon Bridegroom Throws
"Out Gatecrashers
poo, 2.30 pm.) Referee: Yoring: 2.30 p.m.) Referee: Clark; South China v. Eastern (Caroline Hill, 2.30 p.m.) Referee: French; Kwong
Leslie Younghusband, millionaire Wah v. Engineers (C.) (Chatham
Chicago "Upstick king," chased aut Road, 4 p.m.) Referee: Rees, R.C.
a score of gatecrashing guests and of Bignals v. Middlesex' (Chatham Road, 230 p.m.) Referee: J. 8liva. helped to throw a newspaperman Portuguese S.A. v. Air Force (King's into a duckpond in his country Park, 2.30 p.m.) Referee: Edwards.; estate at Baint Petersburg, Florida, Hong Kong Jockey a few minutes before his fifth Bacing. N. R. A. Overseas
Club Thirteenth Extra Race Meet-wedding was to take place.
The new bride, a "perfect mate at ing, at Happy Valley, 2 p.m.
last after four attempts." according to the millionaire, was Mary Louise
Meetings, Annual General the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club ("S. C. M..Post Board room), 5.30 p.m.; Kowloon Chess Club, at 81. Andrew's Church Hall, 5.30 p.m.
Shooting.
FOR CEYLON Practice (K: City ranges), 2 p.m.
VISIT OF HAGEN AND
KIRKWOOD
have an easy time of it. Bear zo is much improved and judging also worth following as this bayGOLF STARS Claw (Black) and Wild Life will from her performance at the last did a nice gallop on Wednesday meeting, will extend Gypsy Love and finished quite strong. Roofi challenge King's Warden all the
Lancashire Chips will have Mry is the outsider for this event excellent way. Wild Life in form and impressed me to a great Ph in the saddle but I cannot This race is the second, leg of the see this chestnut, beating either of extent on Wednesday morning, so that will come as no surprise the two mentioned above. Donble should she even beat Bear Claw Finesse Centre Court, Vixen Tor
The final race of the day is for and be the one to give King's und Blandford are other qualified Warden a hard race for premier Australians, but I think only the "D" Class China ponies and a "handura. Other quailled ponies of latter will accept. This Eu Tong fairly large Deld will be on view. note are CRadiator, Soldier of Bri- Sen candidate does not appear to Valorous with only 143 The. and tafn. Erpanalon Time, Havoc Evebe in the same class having only the chances of soft going, is an hind Red Feather, but indications been recently promoted from the attractive proposition, Good Morn- "are that home of them will accept "B" section but I have a great res-ing has not lost any of his last pect for Blandford as the pony is meeting form and will be near DIESTORY HANDYCAP
good over long distance with a though the distance is not exact- This af Furlong sprint for Class ponies and subscription Erit-rong finish, and the jockey may ly to his liking. Laughing Cava-
ride a waiting race,
Her came up strongly in his last watched. and should be race -fins of the year that have not won
LAST CHANCE HANDICAP
and more than $1000 in' stakes ince
Strathearrick figured prominent Sylvandale, Royal Consort January, thould go to Ebony Idő deepits carrying top. weightly on the training track last Tues-Firefly are others with passibilities, and conceding two stone to all the day and and result of the impres-The latter finished quite well on "other entrants Popular Star hp-elve gallon will be well supported Wednesday morning after a mile Dear to Lave Improved somewhat in this Australian race for lợn gallop.
The final selections for the and together with Emergency Call Class ponies; though Discovery Bay should occupy the remaining posis: another entrant with a very meeting will appear in to-morrow's tions: Happy Venture, Radium good chance. A Great Time is fasue.
TO-MORKOW
wife No. 5 and wished her former husband all happiness, w
She is still receiving, £24 weekly
alimony from Younghusband
Rugby-Triangular Tournament, Cricket-First Division, Indians Army v. Club (Sookunpoo), 4 p.m.
This was her second wedding. Y. Civil Service (F); Craigengower Club "A" v. a Navy XV (Sookan-iman A former Chicago dancer. v. Kowloon (F); Hong Kong v. poo), 2.45 pm.
Younghusband's second wife, Mra Yachting 3rd Corinthian Series. Shirley Staller, who was one of the Navy (F). Second Division, Army "A" v. Hong Kong (L); Navy v.
affectionately embraced guests, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Lovers of golf in Ceylon will be
Police (L): Recreio v. University delighted to know that it is now
Football Benior Shield (First (L) Civil Service v. Army "B" a certainty that the world famous
(L): Kowloon v. Craigengower (F). [ Round); Police v. Bouth China golfers Walter Hagen and Joe
Football.Bentor Shield (First "A" (Club, 4 pm) Referee: Omar Linesmen Farr and Barretto; a few months ago on the Ridge Round); Bt. Joseph's v. Kowloon Third Division (Hong. Kong): Kirkwood, who played in Ceylon ways will again visit the Island (Caroline Hill,4 p.m.) Referee: Police v. Engineers (Club, 2.30
Farr and this month and spend a few days Stedman. Linesmen:
p.m.) Referee: Havelaar. giving exhibitions on the Ridgeway Morecroft; Club. v. Eastern (Club, Course and at Nuwara Ellyn.
D.DL.). Referee: MacCormac. These two golfers are expected
Linesmen: Purnell and Sharpe: in India early, this month.
LADIES' GOLF They will play in Bombay and First Division: Kowloon Chinese Calcutta. and come on to Ceylon Middlesex (Kowloon, 4 pm). The exact Referes: Finch. Linesmen: Dove
L.G.U., Medal Competition, on after December 19. date of their arrival in Colombo is and Phillips, Junior Shield (Second December 14:-80ver, Old Course: Mrs. Whyte Smith 96-16--30; and not yet available. From Ceylon Round): Seaforths v. Ciuh (Club,
2.30 p.m.) Referee: Ottaway: Bronze, New Course: Miss Stevens they will go on to Rangoon to
Engineera (E) v. Navy (Bookun- | 108-30-78. play there.
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A circus atmosphere was.: given to the ceremony by the hordes of cameramen whom Younghusband pursued through the brambles
CATERER. LEAVES £78,573
Mr. Morris Forrester, of Harold' Towers, Douglas, Isle of Man. caterer, left estate in England valued at at £78,573. Estate duty paid £4.128.
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