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SATURDAY,
In the World of Sports
Interesting Softball
Programme To-morrow
BY ROY.
A full programme of men's games will be played to-morrow at the C. B. A ground, but only two ladies' matches will take place, as the Recrelo-Pirates clash has been postponed owing to the Recreio ground being engaged for a cricket fixture.
Both ladies' matches will be played on the Filipino Club ground. The first, starting at 10 am., will see the undefeated Wahoos in action against the Filipino Girls, who are expected to be greatly strengthened by the Inclusion of Misses, E Tabunar, C. Bayot and E. Suntay. These three players will be making their arst appear- rance locally, but have had previous experience of the game in their native Manila.
The Canadian Chinese girls clash to be handicapped as Kitty Bush, with the Cubs at 11.15 a.m. and, star backstop. has a dickey wrist although acknowledged to be the and is a doubtful starter. heavier hitting team, will have to fight hard to take the Bruins, who have been playing fine defensive ball. The Maple Leafs will include two new players, Vivian Loule and well known songster Elvie Yuen, in their, line-up. The Cubs are likely
FANLING HUNT ENTRIES
Entries for the Fanling Hunt and "Race Club's inecting at Kwanti on j
January 22 are as follows:--
3.
2.30 p.m. The Hunters' Hurdle Race."-Division B.-1 mlies.
RUGBY
INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT GAMES TO-DAY
On the Army Ground at Sookunpoo to-day, the first rounds of the International Rugby Football Tournament" are to be played, and some good play should be witnessed as four strong sides are being put into the field.
At 2.45 p.m. England meet · Ire- land. As the former is felding ja very strong back division, they
should come out on top, but much" depends on whether their for- wards are, able to obtain the ball. as
there is not much to choose between the two packs.
The Men's league will start off
At. 4 p.m. Scotland play Wales, at 11 ack-emma, with the, Central and as the two sides are fairly British, opposed to the Hongkong evenly matched the game should Baseball Club. The Central Bri- prove to be a very interesting one. tishers have been playing excel Scotland have possibly a better lent ball lately and should just side behind the scrum but the
the veteran Welsh about account for
threequarters should see Baseballers who have shown little plenty of the ball as they possess if any improvement since the sea-l'a very hard working pick. son began.
MUIR'S SURPRISE George Fowler will again start on the mound, but Bill Mair has a surprise for Dave Walker's gang in Victor Bond, who will get the nod if George the going too should find tough. It has been rumoured that the Baseballers will start A new moundsman, but Rusty Fedoseye will probably be seen in that position.
TEAMS
ENGLAND. Lt. Stevens (Kent),) G. K. Chadwick (Club). H. D. Bidwell (Club) (Capt.), P. O. Askwith(Dainty), Lt. Waltera (Medway), Sgt. Lang (R. A, 0. 0.); Lt. Talbot Medway), Spr. Appeley (R. E), W. E. Peers (Club), Gnr.; Evans (5thy A. A.). Pte." Berry (Mdsx:)..., E. A. Bompas (Club), Lť. Ogle (Medway), Lt. D'Oyly (R. 8.)) J. Redman (Club).
A hurdle race for China ponies. bona de hunters. Winners of a steeplechase and/or hurdle race this and/or last season
Recreio should walk away" thei1- IRELAND. M. W. MacGrath barred. Catchweight 188 lbs.
(Club), H. Van Leeuwen (Club). Winner a Cup or $50; 2nd $25; came against the English Forum,
as local critics agree that they are G S. Wilson (Club), Surg. Lt. Elils, 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3.
(Medway), Ldg. Tel. Kelly (Kent), Note: Owing to the large num-at present probably the best team
t. Potter Diana), It. Drew Wil- ber of entries received for the Hun-in the league. Their battery, John-
(R. 9.), Pte. Boustead ters Hurdle Race, the Stewards ny Alvares to Charlie Figutredo, kinson have decided to run the Race in as Improved out of all knowledge (R. A., O. C., Lt. Cmdr. Browne (WO
divisions, which have been utter a slow start, and the rest of 'Medway) (Capt), Pte. Richardson the squad is showing the form that | (Seaforths), E. W. Stout (Club), drawn as follows:
Гот the best, on the A. B. Thatcher (Eagle, L/Sgt. Ponies: Arabian Cat, Canary: accounted
The Forumers Page (5th A ́A), Lt. St. John' "Herga, Malolo. Merry Jester. Rexia-, baseball diamond.
Carew (Medway), Mid.
Hunt na. Silver Fox, The Gawk.
(Kent).
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"The San Wal Steeplechase."--
3.
1 miles. A handicap for
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are relying on Bill Quon to hold the Portuguese boys down, and he might very well do it, if he doesn't
SCOTLAND. J. T. Brown (Club),;
China ponies. Winter a Cupistage a balloon act when Henry D. H. Stewart (Club), W, E. Grieve i
or $76; 2nd $40; 3rd $25. Entry Barrus and his gang get a few hits. (Club), L/C. Boe (RS), F. O. Fee $3.
Clowner 150 lbs.. Diogenes 165, Double Chance 160. Ebony Idol 185. 'Estover 165. The Gawk 145. Three
Farthings 152. Zero 161.
3.
"The Hunters' Hurdle Race.”—- Division A-1 miles. A hurdle race for China ponies, bona de hunters. Winners of A steeplechase and/or hurdle race this and/or last season barred. Catchweight 163 lbs, Winner a Cup or $50; 2nd $25; 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3. Note: Owing to the large, num- ber of entries received for the Hunters' Hurdle Rage, the Stewards have decided to run the Race in twe divisions, which have been drawn as follows:
ENTHUSIASTIC SQUAD
At 1.45 p... the Chinese Baseballers, still smarting from their first defeat of the season, will go all out to rout the Tro- jans, who have been practising hard for this game. The Chi- nese have it all over their op- ponents in experience, but will have to fight all the way to take the honours from the Trojans who are quite the most enthusiastic squad of youngs- ters seen out this or any other
year.
Thomas, (R. A. F.), J. Hutchinson (Club), J. R. Henderson (Club),} Lt. Cuthberson (R. 8.) (Capt.).. J. 8. Dunnett (Club), K. A., Wat-j 800 (Club). L/C. Sutherland (R. S. Pte. Coombe (R. 9.), Lt.) Anderson (Medway). A. J. G. Taylor (Clab). Lt, Crawford (R. C. of B.).
WALES. Cpl. Lewis (8th Heavy), i Bdr. Freer 18th Heavy), Gar.i Richards (8th Heavy), Mld. Finley (Kent), Lt. Zmoax (8th Heavy), Lt. Skelton (Medway), Lt. Webster (Medway) (Capt.), A. F. Walkden The nightcap will be between the (Club) Mr. Witherden (Duncan),; Midgets and the Filipino Club. L/S. Romans (Eagle) Bdr. Bevan The former pushed themselves into (8th Heavy). Lt. Boddington the joint league leadership at their (Medway), Onr, Hall (8th Heavy), last outing and will take no chance c. R. Davles (Club). Bdr. White- of being knocked off the top of the head (8th Heavy) Chiu Shan. Jack O'Lantern. heap, The Filipino boys are cap- King's Parade, Mortmain, Pintar-able of playing as brillant ball as things, The Bogle (late Wonderful any local squad, and if they can Chivalry), The Minx,
place their full line-up in the field,
"The Shatin Handicap". 6 fur- should go close to upsetting the longs A flat race for China students who rely almost entirely ponies classified on December on their star hurler, Herbie quöa. 31, 1938, is "E" class, and 1938 who is likely to be rattled by the subscription. grimns 01 the Filipino rooting section with dire Hongkong Jockey Club that results to his control. have not won more than $1,000,
Winner $150; 2nd $75; 3rd $50.
Entry Fee $5.
Cuban Love 155 lbs., Heriot 161.
Lancashire Chap 158. Mac's Second
Venture 140. March Brown 161, Na-
COUNTY RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter)-
tional Dignity 149, Stymie 168, In the County Rugby Champion- Wenning 161. Yum Sing 153.
5.
ship. Kent defeated Oxfordshire
FURTHER
SPORTS NEWS
PAGES 9, 16.
HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS
LONDON, Jan 13 Reuter)---- Results of football matches played yesterday are:-
"The Rellef Cup."- mile. Ajat Oxford to-day by 24 points to Norwich handicap fat race for China 17.
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ponies classified on December Glamorgan beat Monmouth 31, 1938, as "D" class. Winners shire by 21-5.
since January 1, 1938, of more In the County Championship than $2,250, and ponies that group re-play. Warwickshire de. have started at Kwanti in a feated North Midland by 31-11. steeplechase and/or hurdle
presented, with $200 added;
race barred. Winner & Cup
2nd $109; 3rd $75. Entry Free
$5.
HARVEY-GAINS FIGHT DATE
LONDON, Jan. 3 (Router)-Len
Coronation Day 155 lbs.. Final Harvey and the coloured Canadian, Triumph 155, Flybynight 147, Gold Larry Gains, will fight at Harrin- Sovereign 151, Good Morning 144 gay on March 18.
Meteor 147, Plain View, 160, Racing
Boy 155, Royal Highness 158, 8yl-
F. A. CUP (Third Round)
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▸ Manchester C.
Third Bound
(Replays)
Yeovil and Petters
1 Shefeld Wed...
2 Bouthport
Doncaster
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) Walsall
5 Clapton Q.
INDIAN R. c. CRICKET XI'S “
The following will represent the Indian Recreation Club at cricket
1st. XI. (Home, vs. Craigengower,
vandale 146, Tabby Cat 147, Tem-carrick 158, Streamline 160. Trojan this afternoon:— "pest 142, The Leopard 148, Tribute 162, Teviotdale 158.
155. Wenning 140.
6. "The New South Wales Handi-
cup."-1 miles. A steeple- chase for Australian ponies. Winner a Cup or $75; 2nd 340; 3rd $25. Entry Fee $3. Brutus (68 lbs, Glorious Star .164, Helga 152 Iroquois 152, Kiola 146, Balazar 145, Bea Urchin 152, Soldier of Scotland 152, Bpark Plug 160, Spectrum 158,' Strath-1
7. "The January Consolation friendly): AR. Minu, cást., 1. AU Scurry." (Unofficial).mile. M. el Arcuti, YT. Barma, S.A. A flat race for China ponies Istat, A.H. Madar, M.P. Madar, that have started at this K. Nazarin, AM. Rumfahn and meeting and not been placed KM. Rumjahn.
1st or 2nd, Winner of the End, XȚ" (Away, vs. HK.C.C./ December Consolation Scurry league); "MI. Razack, capt., MR. barred. Catchweight 160 Ibs Abbas. A. Bakar, H.T. Batza, F.A. Winner a Cup or $75; 2nd $40: Cur eem. A.H 'Ismadi, AR. Markar, 3rd $25. Post Entries. Entry A.K. Minu, JMA. Rumjahn," N. Fee $3.
Singh and AR. Suffíad."
Fixtures Sporting
TO-DAY
CRICKET-First division, Indians
v. Craigengower (F) Navy v Civil Service (F) Retrelo Club (P). Second division, Civil |
3 p.m. Brawn Cup, Seaforths v. Recreio. A (Recreto), 3 p.m.; C.B.A. Y, Recrefo "B {CBA.).
4 p.m.; Q.B.9. v. St. Andrew's v.1
(C.B.S.), 3 p.m.
Service v Navy (L); Kowloon | RUGBY.-Preliminary rounds, in-
1:
v. University (L): Police . Re crelo (L): Club v. Indians (L); Craigengower v. Army (L). FOOTBALL—First Division: Navy v. Club (Causeway Bay), 4 p.m.: Eastern v.. Kowloon (Club) 4 p.m.; Police
(Boun; 7. Middlesex dary Street), 4 p.m.; Kwong Wah v St. Joseph's (Kowloon), 4 p.m. Second Division: Club v
ternational tournament (Army ground), 2.45' p.m. YACHTING - Pth Corinthian
series for racing yachts.
TO-MORROW
CRICKET-Craigengower v. Com- bined Schools. 2 p.m.; Recreto
Volunteers, 11 a.m
Sth R.A. (Club), 2.30 p.m.; Eastern FOOTBALL-Third Division (A):
V Kowloon (St. 2.30 p.m.; Kwong
Joseph's), P.W.D. V. R. Scots (Caroline
Hill), 4 pm. Wan
South China v. 30th R.A. (Caroline Bill), 2.30 5th R.A. V. Kit Chee. (Sookunpoo), 2.30 p.m.; R.A.
R. Stanley v.' Street),
Engineers (C) (Sookunpoo). 4 p.m.: Third Divi slon (Bp: 24th R.A. 7. Stonecat- sers W/S (Club). 4 p.m.; R. En .gineers (E) v. Powhattan (Club). .2.30 p.m.
४, St. Joseph's (Kowloon). 2.30 p.m.:
0.10.: R. Scots. v. R.A.O.C. (Military). 4 p.m.; Police Middlesex (Boundary 2.30 p.m.: R. Engineers. v. South China (St. Joseph's). 4) pm. Third Division (A): R.A S.C. v. Electric (Military), 2.30 p.m.
Division Third
(B) Medicals v R.A.F. (Causeway | GOLF-Bogey par pool (Fanling. Bay), 2.30 p.m.; A.S.A. v. Univer- New Course). "sity (Chatham Road), 2.30 p.m.
Kumaon Rifles 'v, Signals (Chat-; ham Rd.), 4 p.m.: GOLF-Bogey par pool" (Fanling
New Course). HOCKEY.-Caer Clark Cup, C.B.A. v St Andrew's (St. Andrew's, 2.45
p.m.; Hongkong Ladies) YM.C.A Happy Valley),|
V
HUNTING.-Fanling meet, Sunny
Farm, 2.45 p.m. SOFTBALL--Men: Hongkong Base- ballers v Forum 12.30 p.m.: Trojans v. Chinese Baseballers.. 1.45 pm. Midgets Y. 3. p.m..
Women: Filipino + Wahccs; Canadian
Filipino
Chinese
v Cubs: Pirates, v. Recreio."
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