PAGE 10-HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
ALL THE
SPORT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1938
SPORTING NEWS AND NOTES
CHARLIE ENCARNACAO New Swedish
LEADING JOCKEY
Silkylight Earns $8001 In
First Half Season
The Hong Kong Racing Record for the first half of 1938 has just been published and as in the case of the previous issues it is a mine of Information for followers of the Sport of Kings.
Mr. Charles Encarnacao, the well-known Shanghal jockey, tops the list with 14 wing but he is only just in front of Mr. Donald Black and Mr. H. C. Pih who tie for second place with 13 wins each.
It is inter- esting to note that the total stakes Won by Skylight, Derby and Champions winner, amount to $8.801 OT the half-year. Cameronian won $4,800 and that old cham- pion, Liberty Взу $1,750. bringing its total earnings up to $39,148. THE BIG SWEEI'S
Two
big
run during the
sweeps were
Silkylight, ofter its Derby win, Arst half of the season. The one on the Hong Kong Derby on February 21, was won by ticket No. 68,172 (which drew Silkylight), held .by the
well-known "Amsh Syndicate," the prize money being $141,380.45..
now
LEAGUE TENNIS
Army T.C. Beat
Indian R.C.
At Sookunpoo yesterday the Army Tennis Club beat the Indian Recreation Club by 8 sets to 1 in a postponed "C" Division fixture of the Tennis League.
Scores:-
E. Bradshaw and D. J. Adlım
(A.T.C.);
The second sweep. on the Lantao Handicap, was won by ticket No. 164,398 which drew Red Feather. This time the prize money was $72,258.34.
THE DIVIDENDS
The biggest, dividend for the period under review was returned by Oak Bay-$431.30 in the Arst race of the Sixth Extra Meeting on June 4.. while Election Time paid 5341.40 when it won the third race of the Fourth Extra Meeting on May 7.
Swimming Star Found
Stockholm, August ?.
A 20-year-old Norwegian gir named Gudrun Dahle swam from the Anlands Islands to the Swedish mainland on Sunday, crossing the 30 kilometres-wide Aaland sea in
13 hours and 10 minutes.
since
HUGE HOLIDAY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CROWD WATCH COUNCIL MEETING
AUSTRALIANS
Affiliation Of Three New
Clubs Approved
"But Railstorm Stops Cricket
London, August 1.
BOYS' LEAGUE DISCUSSION ·
LAWN BOWLS TITLE
Open Singles Results
Three games were decided at the H.K.F.C. in the third round of the Colony Lawn Bowls Singles Championship yesterday:
A. R. Dallah beat R. Basa 20-11. 'Q. H. Sherrif beat J. E Noron- ha 21-1
J. Watson beat E Zimmera
22-14.
At the Kowloon Cricket Club:-
J. C. Brown beat G. N. Mitchell 21-19.
22-14.
L. F. Xavier beat A. Brooksbank
B.. W. Bradbury beat D. W. Waterton 21-10.
C. M. Silva beat R. Duncan
A holiday crowd of 20.000 turned
BOYS' LEAGUE It was decided at last night's | " She was compelled to board a up at Swansea today to see the
When Lt. A. W. F. Peal asken cricket tourists play
send how much the Association had to boat, however, when she was only i Australian
ball Association "Council to 1000 metres from the Swedish coast Glamorgan, but rain washed out meeting of the Hong Kong Foot-
a strong current prevented play for the day after the Welsh- another copy of the rules, with re-do with the Boys' League, which her from reaching the coast by men had taken their total of 36 gard to the eligibility of players, to came into existence last year, the for none on Saturday to 148 for Shanghai, at the same time asking Chairman replied that the Associa- swimming.
them whether, in view of the con- tion had given Its blessing and á The girl swimmer, who started five wickets,
A heavy storm broke out during ditions existing in the Northern sum of $50 and had allotted them from the finishing village of Griss- lehamn, had kept her plan com- tea and prevented the match for port, as well as because of the fin- as many grounds as they could, ancial position of the Hong Kong He personally was not in favour of pletely secret and only a few mem- continuing.
Or Glamorgan's total of 148 for FA, they would come down here the League. The League still had bers of the summer colony of Griss-
a committee, however, and if they to play in the Interport match. lehamn witnessed the start while five, Emrys Davies had 58.
at the moved he did not see what they a1-13. KENT SUCCESSFUL
Mr. W. Pryde presided in the water, the gir sang arias
R. Duncan won the title in - Kent completed their
meeting, supported by Mr. E s. could do..
The meeting of the management 1935. from operas and other songs to relieve the tedium of her journey. against Hampshire today, winning Carter, retiring Hon. Secretary,
The following will represent the The Swedish press pays great by an innings and 108 rims.
Ing Tuesday, and the Council meet Hong Kong Electric Recreation Kent scored 407, of which Knott M, C. A. Goldenburg is the new committee was fixed for the com- tribute to the girl's performance
of four new Clubs seeking aff-ings for the first Monday of each Club against the Kowloon Football and points out that a new long-had 112, while Hampshire were
to the Association, the month; if this should be a holiday. Club on Saturday: distance swimmer of the highest first dismissed for 182 and in the
Hong Kong Electric, the P.WD, then the nearest convenient date. calibre has been unexpectedly dis-follow-on for 197.
OFFICERS ELECTED and Stonecutters Wireless Station
The following officers covered in Gudrun Dahle, who was completely unknown-s
were approved. It was decided to write to the Kit Che Athletic Asso-elected:- ciation asking for further informa- tion.
(Transocean),
Best of the Daily Double returns was $5,982 by Planchet and Sea hitherto Dragon in the First Extra Meeting on March 12. On the first day of the annual meeting Criffel and Desert Star paid successful pun- ters $3,037 each.
THE JOCKEYS
The following is a list of the winning Jockeys:-
C. Encarnacao D. Black
DÄNISH GIRL SWIMMER'S NEW RECORD
CLOSE OF PLAY
match
Hon. Secretary.
ilation
were
G. G. S. Thomson. R. C. Butler, L. De Rome. J. F. Lunny (skip).'
A. Tarbuck, G. T. Fadgett. A. F. Paul, J. Sloan (skip).
J. R. Way, W. Stoker, H. S. McKay W. B. Muskett (skip). Reserve:-J. F. Hedley.
The following were the scores at close of play in other matches:
Hon. Secretary: Mr. C. A. Golden Gloucester 163 for 8; Somerset
burg, with Mr. E. S. Carter, retiring 401 for 7 declared.
It was also decided to write to Hon. Secretary, as his assistant. Lancashire 133 and 69 for 1;
Treasurers: Messrs. Percy Smith Chinese Amateur Athletic the Yorkshire 415.
for Beth and Fleming.. Northants 251; Leicester 352 and Federation asking them
Appeals Board: The President as to the number of formation 35 for 1
Clubs affiliated to them which and the three Vice-Presidents of Cooper and Mr. J. Skinner. Surrey 447; Notts 319 for 4:
Referees Sub-Committee: Mr. "R. Sussex. 296 and 181; Middlesex were not represented on the FA. the Association:-Hon. Mr. N. L
Council. This was after a letter Smith, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. J. M. Omar, Mr. T. G. Stokes and Another 'world record was estab-178 and 190 for 3.
Warwickshire 187 and 140 for 5: from the CAAF. had been read, A. Ralston, Commander W. P. Mc- Captain E. H. B. Neill."
Emergency Bub-Committee: Lt. lished yesterday by- the phenomen-
in which the question of the rela-Carthy,
bod'es Grounds "Sub-Committee: Mr. C. A. W. F. Peal, Mr. W. E. Hollands at 17-year-old Danish girl swim-Derby 377.
Worcester 161 and 248; Essex 200 tionship between the two
Guingam (chairman), Mr. H. 8. and Mr. Wong Ka-sun. mer. Ragnhild Hveger. when she
had been brought up. lowered her own record in the 400 and 127 for 5.--(Reuter).
Copenhagen, Aug. 2.
14
13
HL C. Pih
13
B. A. Proulx
12
V. V. Needa
11
A W. Raymond
10
S. C. Liang
10
metres crawl to 5 minutes, 6.1 secs.
S. W. 'Tang
8
-(Transocean),
8
7
L. B. Chac
H. Maitland
J. Pote-Hunt
Ip Kul-ying.
C. L. GregorY
R. B. Moller
A. F. D. Colson
L. J. A. Felden
K. I. Ip
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U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS
New York, August, 2.
Only two matches, both in the American section, were played in the Baseball League yesterday defeating Washington. Benators Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Ahtletics beating Detroit Tigers.
·AMERICAN LEAGUE ..
Since 1862-the Cigarette of Quality
3
3
F. Marshall
3
K. 3. Shu
3'
HP. Chauson
3
F. F. LI
2
G. W. Cooper
beat M. U. Razack and I.
Kitchell
A. Noodt
I
6-2
W. G. Poy
Washington.
beat A. M. Rumjahn and M.
L. P. Ralph
Cleveland
Q: Hoosen
6-4
D. R. A. Spreckley
beat M. P. Madar and M. I.
(Ten innings were played. Sim- mons homered for the Senators).
Razack
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6-2
A.
A. Barton and
1. Webb
Philadelphia
Detroit
(A.T.C.);
6-4
R. H. 11 14 2
8. 7
E.
beat Razack and Kitchell
beat Rumjahn and Hoosen... 8-4
beat Madar and Razack
......
E. Flinter and C. R. Durnford
(A.T.C.):
6-3
6-1,
beat Razack and Kitchell lost to Rumjahn and Hoosen 5-7 beat Madar and Razack
Sporting
7-5
Miniature
Olympiad At White City
London,, August 1.
10 0
0
9
1
(Ross pitched for the Athletics). (Reuter)"
BAERLAND.FARR BOUT
Helsingfor. August 2.
The Finnish heavyweight boxer. Gunnar Baerland, has signed a contract with the British heavy- weight. Tommy Farr. fer, a fight late this
A miniature Olympiad was seen at the White City stadiam today when athletes from 18 countries in the United States
competed in the August Bank year.-(Transocean). Haliday athlette meet.
氧
A crowd of 35,000 turned up to
Fixtures the sp
TODAY
BADMINTON. YMCA
Ladies
Badminton in the West Lounge.
BOWLS.-Open Singles Champlon
GOLF RESULTS
(First Round Results)
see the sports, necessitating the Happy Valley, 2nd Summer Singles closing of the main gate as the stadium was packed to capacity.
During the day four British re- cords were broken.
Sidney Wooderson, the British ship (Second Round):-(At Kow-holder of the world's mile record,
loon Dock Recreation Club); J E. Noronha or G. Sheriff v. C. P Remedios: A. Hyde-Lay v. A. E. V. H. A Carey C. B. Hoskin Alves: (At Craigengower Cricket Club); J. A. da Luz v. A. K. Minu;·
won the half-mile in 1 min. 50.9 secs, beating the German. Dr. Otto Peltzer's former mark of 1 min. 51.6. secs. established in 1826.
Godfrey Brown. of Cambridge. won the 440 yards and in doing so R. Eills v. W. CHill: 8. Eccleshall created a new British record of 47,6
v. E. W. Lines;-(At Indian Re-secs. Fritz of Canada was second in 47.7 secs., which also beat the creation Club); E C. Fincher v
A. E. Coates: W. K. Way or A. foriner record.
the
Paterson of America won the 440
Versegi of Hungary won the javelin throw with an effort of 237 ft. 23 ins. Both are British records. —
(Reuter).
可
D. Humphreys (11)"w.o. R. Young 183 scratched.
J. J. A. Sherry (18) beat W. Wic Shewan (9).
J. F. G. van Reede (18) beat J. W. Mayhew 1 up.'
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A. V. Greaves (14) beat N. J. Booker (13) 3-2.
3. Stenersen (15) wo. J. W. Mc. Donald (7) scratched.
W. J. Dyer (15) beat H H. Mundy (10) 1 .up.
Fanling Golf Bogey (Par) Pool (Old Course Fanling):-
W. J. E. Mackenzie (19) all square-wins-16 entries.
Stableford Competition Course, Fanling):—
(old
P. Welch (18) 33 points wins. 13 entries.
ARMY TENNIS LEAGUE
+
Results Up To 31-7-38
Warr. v. J. E. Henson; V. Ramsey yards hurdles in 53 seca.. and V. J. Cavanagh, MEETINGS Annual, of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, at the Club House, North Point, 5.45 p.m. TENNIS-"B" Division: Craigen- gower C.C. v. Chinese R.C.: F.K. University v. Club de Recrelo: Civil Service CC. 7. Indian R.C. TOMORROW BOWLS Open Bingles Champion- ship (Becond Round): (At Club de Recreio); J. Coleman v. J. S: Logan or N. Norman, DARTS.-"H.B." League: Neptune v. Embassy; Jolly Roger v. RAO, C.; Imperial v. C.P.O.C. TENNIS.-"C" Division: Army' T.C. r. Kowloon Tong RC. Craigen- gower C.C. v. H.K. University: $. China A.A. v. Club de Recreto.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5. TENNIS. "D" Division: Kowloon Tong R.C. v. Army T.C.; Kowloon Indian T.C. v. Central British Asan; Kowloon C.C. v. chinese R.C.; Indian R.C. v. Club de Re- crelo; Civil Service Co. v. Grai- gengower C.C.; Police RC. v, 8. China AA
.40 Co, RE. "A".
R.AO.C. "A" ...... H.Q. Wing Royal Scota..
B. Co. Royal Scots H.Qrs. Bth Heavy Regt. 22nd Co. R.E 9th Bty. R.A. D Co.. Royal Scots
R.A.P.C. R.A.O.C. "B" RAM.C R.A.B.C.
7th Bty.. R.A. 40 Co. RE "B" WAL
C. Co. Royal Scots
5 24 33 .:30
"A" DIVISION
W.D. & H.O. WILLS'
Won Lost For Against Pts.
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9
38
33
3
22
22
THREE
3 2 22
33
22
2
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32"
22
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16
13
4
"B". DIVISION
41.
41
2 34: 20
19
13
34
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Castles
CASTLES
VIRGINIA CIGARETTES -
Bristol &
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