DAILY
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1939.
AF In the World of Sports
GRIFFINS TO CONTEST ARMY BOXING
ST. GEORGE'S PLATE
Prospects For Third Extra Meeting At Valley To-morrow
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"D" CLASS CONTENDERS ABSENT
The main event in the přołrammé for the Third Extra Hace Meeting to-morrow afternoon be the St. George's Plate, handicap for grimas of this season, with ponies classified "A" class barred. The race ly over a distance of one and a quarter miles and has attracted fifteen entries, though, I do not antic;" pate more than eight or nine acceptances. There should be keen competition for the coveted trophy and a good race should result.
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CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Army Individual Boxing championships will take place at Nanking Barracks, Shamshuipo, on April 24, 25 and 27 commencing cach evening at 8.30 p.m.
The general public are welcome and tickets.....maybe obtained st the, dogr. Prices of, admission are $1.00 and 50 cents, Servicemen in uniform will be admitted for 20 centa
A good entry is expected and there should be some interesting |bouts.
There will also be a competition tor enlisted boys.
1. It is expected that Els Excel-
lency, Major General AE. Grasett,
D.S.O., M.C., General Oficer Com- To-morrow's racing is notable, more to her liking and should be manding, China Command," will for the absence of any event for near. Bredon will be amongst the present the prizes. "D" Class China ponies, who in-favourites and certain to be well.
hill, excellent felds in front going up the variably provide with resultant heavy pari-mutuel this time the weight (185 lbs.) may returns. These ponies, however, be a strong factor and this bay are catered for at the next extra will probably tire fast in the last
furlong. meeting on May 6.
At the moment of writing the I do not entertain much hope for weather looks none too promising the remainder as I believe the and if the track happens to be on winner will be found, amongst the well four can
mentioned, the soft side puntera
though Violet prepare for a few upsets, especially Queen and Strathcärrick are two strice the new ponies
have good outsiders to follow especially their first introduction to this par. if seasoned Jockeys are
in the saddle. ticular type of racing.
will
are at
CANTON HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)
Rob Roy should account for this
ST. KILDA HANDICAP Punters are faced with quite al problem in this opening event over six furlongs for "C" Class event from the two mile post once round and it in view of this fron Australian, ponies. There least four ponies conceded. even chances of winning and much will depend on their ability to get away fast when the barrier Ls lifted. Discovery - "Bay has only been penalised 7. lbs. for her sen sational win at the last meeting and as this brown mare is better over short distance. her chances are extremely promising..."
HOME SOCCER
LONDON: April 20 (Reuter)—
The following are the results of matches in the English and Scot- tish Football leagues played yes- terday.
FIRST DIVISION Cİ
2 Huddersfield Portsmouth 2 Grimsby
SECOND DIVISION
Leeds
west
Bromwich
0. Swansea
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTHERN)
Aldershot, 1 Port Vale Southend 0 Ipswich
In the Second Division of the
“TELESCORE” SPECIAL
13 HOMES PRESTON N.E. COVENTRY. LUTON. TOTTENHAM WEST BROM' BRISTOL. R IPSWICH QUEEN'S P.R. BARNSLEY BRADFORD C. OLDHAM CELTIC RANGERS
3 AWAYS WEDNESDAY
MANCHESTER C. BLACKBURN
3 DRAWS CARDIFF. ALBION RAITH R
KONOYE PLAYS GOLF IN S'HAI
A golf match was arranged last Sunday at the Hangino... Golf Course, Shanghai, between Prince
2,000 GNS. STARTERS
LONDON, April 20 (Reuter)—The following are the probable starters with their jockeys for the Twe Thousand Guin can:
Fulham
High Peru Wheatland
Fairstone
tr'gucro
Signal Light
V/Control ..
Tamworth
Jones Richardson T. Burns Beary Bartkam Pat Beasley
..... Maher Perryman Dispenser ... Gordon -Richards Romeo 11
Llandaf
..."Brethes
Lowrey Sam Wragg Crouch Harry Wragg Churley Smirke ...... Carslake Bibritt
Morwell High Highziess Admiral's Walk Dhoti Potheen Fairfax .. Blue Peter Rogerstone Castle
Atqutmaltre
Chancery
Casanova
Hypnotist
E. Smith
A Elliott Gardner
J. Taylor Nevett Stephenson
Foxcub, Ramboda, Fair Chance. Lemanouc and Diadoqtte, have, no Jockeys arranged.
RUGBY LEAGUE
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Konoye, former Japanese Prime LONDON, April 20
(Reuter)-
14-A-SIDE RUGBY
NEW ZEALAND
SUGGESTIONTM
WELLINGTON. April 120 (Reuter)The New Zealand Ragby Union Executive has decided to sugrest, at - next year's-Empire Conferenes, that rugby teams should be four- teen, a aidé. In order to avoid a return of the wing forward.
RAIN MARSTM U.S. BASEBALL
NEW YORK, Apr. 20 (Reuter)— Rain once again Interfered with baseball, in the country to-day. In the whole programme scheduled for to-day, only one match was decided.
The games washed out were Boston Red Soxv. New York Yankees, Washington Senators v. Philadelphia Ahletics' double- header), Chicago. White Sox V. Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians v. St. Louis Browns in the
It is thought that this would American League; and New York mean better rugby. The New Garts AV. "Brooklyn""Dodgers, St." Zealand, Executive is also suggest- Louis Cardinals V. Pittsburgh ing the universal adoption of the Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds v. "two-three-two" scrum,
Chicago Cubs in the National League.
STILL FURTHER DELAY
Weather. Unkind. To Tennis Tourney
With the enforced abandonment jot yesterday's match, about which there was never any doubt even overnight, yet further delay has
championships.
The only xture decided was that between the Philadelphia- Phillies and the Boston Braves in the National circuit. Tals^ match went to 12 innings before the Braves won. The scores were:
R. E... E Philadelphia ........... 6 10 2 Boston
7.12 2 The night-cap was not played owing to rain.
been caused in the Colony tennis BATHING PAVILION
TO OPEN SOON The Taut Brothers, holders, were · 0 Minister, partnered by J. C. Dick-The following matches in the to have met Lim Thiam-tet and
son, against K. M. Cumming and Rugby League were played yes- Stephen Wong in the semi-finals Society bathing pavilion at Ken- Grahieme Nicholl
In the Amateur International, grey's performance in finishing & Scottish League, Leith drew with played at Firhill Park, Glasgow, head behind Moonlight View in a St. Bernards, each side scoring Scotland and Ireland shared hon-
ours, each side scoring a goal. fast, mile at the first day of the one goal. Easter Meeting. The Eu Tong-sen candidate finished strongly and at
come on slightly in condition. the moment appears to have still
Moonlight. View and New Star are dangerous and should run the ultimate winner close. Red' Fea- ther may not yet be up to the Macquarie River is another likely one, especially in view of the lowhalf of 1938, but this bay should form displayed during the second
Impost of only 140 lbs. A Great
not be neglected as he is always Time will also And the distance
thereabouts in this company.
- ST. GEORGE'S PLATE Quite a number of the griffins
ADVERTISEMENT entered for this event have been
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wea ther permitting) 'at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 22ad April, 1939, commencing at 2.00
The first Bell will be rung at
1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure... Such must be worn throughout the duration of each
showing remarkable form at the morning work-outs and I feel sure there will be a great fight to: honors in this classic race of the afternoon. "Blue Express is in tip tep condition and has done two fast gallops lately, and at present is my first choice. Eve of Harvest will be the main danger and should be carefully watched.
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Conquering Time, I have been
cold, will have Mr. B. L. Tau in the saddle and the change of
Jockeys
may
prove, beneficial
THIS WEEK'S WINNERS
IN HOME
"Telescore" Selects Them For "Daily Press" Readers
The following are the Home football Axtures for the week-end with the probable winners given in capital type.
Each Friday Telescore picks the winners for. Hongkong followers of this great winter game, the forecast for to-morrow being as follows:-
Clyde
SCOTTISH CUP FINAL
* LEEDS UNITED
Leicester
Wolves Everton Portsmouth
Aston Villa Grimsby ...
V;
MOTHERWELL.
FIRST DIVISION
BIRMINGHAM Bolton W.
V.
Blackpool
CHARLTON A. CHELSEA
V,
Y.
Liverpool
Bunderland
MANCHESTER U.
Brentford
MIDDLESBROUGH
Y
Derby¡C..
PRESTON N.E. Stake
Huddersfield
V.
"ARSENAL "O
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Burnley.
·SHEFFIELD 'W.
this
COVENTRY LITONTA NEWCASTLE Norwich C... Notts F..
Tranmere
Millwall
though personally. I am of the opinion this pony, has not yet ̈iet, tled down to racing and may do no better than secure a place. Jennifer has also been doing some outside
fast work and has an chance.
Galaxy is another candidate that should not be neglected, as pony has a great fighting heart.
Meering in such a manner as to Hyndford Bridge did not move 80° She readily identified.
convincingly last Wednesday morning and appeared to me a little ragged, so I will not be aur-
Badges admitting Non-Mem- bers to the Members' Enclosure prised 11 this bay should and Club Rooms at $5.00 amongst the non-starters.. Fox Gentlemen and $3.00 for
Izadies (Both including tax)
FATSHAN HANDICAP (FIRST
SECTION)
he
are obtainable through the This six furlong sprint should SECRETARY upon the persee, a hard. night for honours be
tween the two. top-weights, Hectic View (168 lbs.), and Rose Jane (185 (Continued on Back Pago):
sonal or written application of a Member, such Member to be Cresponsible for all visitors intro- duced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.pd
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The Secretary's Office. Is: floor, Exchange Building (Tel (27794) will close at 12 NOON.
Timus are obtainable, at the Club House,« provided, they are fordered in advance from the No
Boy (Telephone 21929).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of 'Admílssion" to the Públlo · Enclosure is $1.00 ncluding Tax, for all Persons, ncluding Ladies, and is payable the dates Soldiers and Sättors Uniforin) are @admitted Half
By Order,
Price.
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2019 Secretary: Hong Kong, 17th April, 1939.
SPORTING FIXTURES
TO-DAY
BADMINTONYM.C.A. Badmin- ton, in the West Lounge, 8.30 D., Rife Assen Dinner (Penin- aula Hotel) ... SWIMMING-Mixed swimming.
in YM.04; Swimming Pool.
TENNIS Open Bingles, Ho Ka- lau v Tsui, Yun-pul (Stand Court).
TO-MORKOW
6
FOOTBALL-Frist Division, Royal Navy v. South China & (Canse- Way: Bay, 4.45' pum.); Becond div. 5th AA. Bde. v. Middlesex (to decide"" runners-up) kunpoo, 480 p.m.)
LAWN BOWLS-Kowloon
Kowloon, Football - Club
Plymouth A...
SECOND DIVISION
V
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THIRD. DIVISION
Swansea
MANCHESTER.
CHESTERFIELD
BLACKBURN,..
Fulham
West Ham Bury
Bradford
SHEFFIELD. U. SOUTHAMPTON
TOTTENHAM H.
WEST, BROM.
(SOUTH)
BOURNEMOUTH !
V.
Aldershot
BRIGHTONAALAAN,
Notts Co.
BRISTOL R Cardiff C. 2.
V
Northampton
EXETER C.
IPSWICH T.
MANSFIELD
T
QUEEN'S P.R. Reading
V
Y.
V.
Southend
WALSALL
4
Torquay.U.
Swindon T:
Clapton O.
Crystal F.
Watford
Newport C.
Port Vale Bristol C.
· THIRD DIVISION · (NORTH) 'Accrington 8.
BARNSLEY
Barrow
BRADFORD.C.
CHESTER
HALIFAX HULL CITY
Lincoln C.
NEW BRIGHTON ·
OLDHAM A.
STOCKPORT C.
(800-
SCOTTISH LEAGUE Albion R.
Tong
(H.
F. C.); KGC. V« Dock and. LR.CĄ (KG.C)
RACING Hongkong Jockey
ARBROATH
AYRUA
CELTIC
Raith R
KILMARNOCK
RANGERS
Club's Third Extra. Race Meet-
THIRD LANARK
307
Ing, at Happy Valley, 180. p. m.
Rotherham,U.·
Rochdale
HARTLEPOOLS U. Carlisle 7.
Darlington Wrexham Crewe. A..
Southport
terday: Batley
Salford
3 Hunslet 14 Leeds
Bradford
17 Widnes
The Chung Big Benevolent
of the top half of the open doubles,nedy Town will be opened on 12 and this game will probably be Sunday. April 30. The occasion -10 played on Wednesday or Thursday will be celebrated by a band and
5 next week.
the public will be admitted free.
Gateshead, York Olly Doncaster R.
FIRST DIVISION
Aberdeen
Partick T
St Mirren St. Johnstone
Queen's Park
Queen of South Hamilton
The Fanlingerer
bad-tempered, noisy animal that ambles about in the open country growling and grunting.
Can always be found when it is raining in the half-way house, generally hiding behind a glass of H, B. BEER,
Hibernians
(League Tables On Back Fage)