PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1940.
In the World of Sports
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CONSOLATION, EVENTS PREDOMINATE SUCCESSFUL Close Games DETERIORATING LIGHT AT
AT TOMORROW'S FIRST EXTRA RACE MEETING
(BY "LAST QUARTER”)
The First Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club which takes place tomorrow afternoon will consist of nice events, comprised mostly of consolation races for ponies that have not met with any material success at the recently concluded Annual Race Meeting.
Weights And Entries For Fanling Race
Meet, Mar. 17
ber 168. The Minx 168.
MEETING
KOWLOON JUNIOR. SCHOOL SPORTS
The Annual Sports of the Kawloon Junior School were held yesterday morning at the "Kowloon Cricket Club, a "total" of more than 30 races and competitions being contested by the children. The long pro- gramme pf events was brought to a close by noon.
ABLY ARRANGED
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In Colony Tennis
BUT RUMJAHNS WIN EASILY
H.K.R.A. MIDWEEK SHOOT:
124 MEMBERS PRESENT
One-hundred-and-twenty-four members were present on Wednes- day at the Spoon and Practice shoot. The weather was good although the light deteriorated towards the end.
Nett spoons were won by Srt. RK Heap, R.N.R.S., and Cpl. R. Langford; 1/Mx., and R.S.M.-F. Maslen, RE, won a possible button
Many close games were secu when the Colony. Tennis Cham-at 600 yards. pionships were continued yester-
Handicap spoons went to Mr. A. day, and in many instances play L. Warburton, DRC. L/Sgt. W. Henderson. 2/R. Scots, and F/O. J. ran into three sets.
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LEADING SCORES Leading scores were as follows:
SR. (b)
Hp 300 500 600 Ttl.
Tollison 1 30 34 32 96
GOVERNOR'S CUP
H.K.F.A. SELECT STRONG TEAM
In the first match, played at.
The following are the weights
In the Open Singles, H. D. Rum-Farmer, RAF, for. S.R. (b) rifles, Judging from the entries Possible is the real danger here and entries for the St. Patrick's
Jahr, Colony champion in 1937, and to Sgt. R. Green, 2/R. Scots, published, the majority of and if this bay has the services of Day meeting of the Fanling Hunt "The Fanling Grand National
took things easy against: Firdos Mr. G. H. R. Fox, D.R.C., and to events will not produce more) one of the more experienced and and Race Club on March 17:-
Khan whom he defeated 6-1, 6-1. A.C. W. H. Golder, R.A.F. for 8.R. than medium sized fields, but forceful jockeys and is fortunate in
Among those present was Mr. C. The veteran & A. Rumjahn, who (ar Class. with the allotment of hand-the draw for positions, I expect and Plerce Grove Memorial Cup" bim to beat the two favourites. Be-(13 Miles):-Clowner 168. Diogenes
In the "revolver shoot at 10 and cap weights and the improved sides the three mentioned, the only 169, Ebony Idol 168. Mortmain 148. G. Sollis, the Director of Educa-first came into prominence in local
A strong team has been selected tion, who, in a short speech be-tennis, in 1926 when he just missed 15 yards, Mr. W. A. Tansley won
to represent the Hongkong Football condition of certain of the other, one in my estimation, with Three Farthings 140, Widnes 140.
"The Governor's Cup" (14 Miles): fore the presentation of prizes, winning the championship, dispos- the Nett spoon with 56 out of 80.
On Wednesday, March 13, Aring Association against the Hongkong contestants, punters may look possible chance of causing an
will be at 200, 500 and 600 yards,Chinese Amateur Athletic Federa- forward to some keen and in-upset is Distinctive Time, as this Double Chance 188, Herga 188, Jack congratulated Miss Buckwell, the ed of B. C. Fay with equal ease
chestnut did some fast half-miles OLantern 188, March Brown 188, Headmistress. Miss Marr, and the the score being 6-1, 6-4.
tion in the second match of the S. A. Rumjahn woh the Colony commencing at 1.43 p.m.. teresting racing.
Governor's Cup series to be played THE HAY AND CORN STAKES prior to the meeting and should Punch 168, Seventeenth of Septem-staff of the School who had so
have improved since then.
ably seen the programme through. singles title in 1927, 1932, 1033 and 1935. He was runner-up in 1926,.
at Caroline Hill on Sunday, Mar. Novice racę for This sprint
I do not anticipate much opposi-
17, at 4 pm. The Australian Grand National
·SHIELD WINNER
1928, 1939 and 1937... Jockeys looks a good thing for
Steeplechase" (2 Miles)-Brutus
The Open Doubles game between Rose Evelyn, who will be under tion from the remainder" of the
The winner of the Shield was the guidance of Mr. Treverton, field, though certain rall fans are 168. Glorious Star 149, Kiola 140, This roan is inclined to baulk at keen on Carefree. I do not believe National Unity 152. Sea Imp 155, Margaret Walker. Who was first J. Chorisalves and A. V. Remedios Sgt. RJ. Heap scr. 33 32 33 9 Causeway Bay on Nov 19, the Chi-
with 15 points. Mrs. J. R. Higgs, and Ng Kam-chuen and Tsot Ping-F/Sgt. F.. Sea Urchin 165, Spectrum 152. times at the starting gate but bar this chestnut capable of winning ring an exceptionally poor start, and at most should only secure
"The Dublin Handicap" (ist Sec.) wife of the Rev. J. R. Higgs, Vicar fan attracted considerable interest I believe the others are not up to third place. As a matter of fact, the standard of this 1936 champion the stable companion, Ronson, ap- 15. Furlongs)-Arabian Cat 155, of St. Andrew's Church, gave away but the game falled to produce sir. W. Tranouth scr. 31 34 31 98 peals to me as a better bet in view Bogey 148, Gallant Marshall 158, the prizes, and was in turn pre-play of a very high standard. The Mr. A. F. Evans 1 32 33.31 06 D. Lote ser. 33 34.29 96 the first set after 18 games. They. 158, King's Envoy 148, sented with a basket of flowers by Chinese pair started well and won A.S.P. (R) and 'Master of some impressive runs at the An-Heddon
Susan Evans Lucky Eleven 153, March Brown Miss
lost the next 6-4 and finally crack- Mr. A. L.... Celtic Star is another probable nual Meeting.
behalf of
Warburton 3 30 34 31 95% 151, National Anthem 140, Palmer Christopher Potter on
ed up in the last set to lose 6-1. starter that will have to be coral-
168.
the children of the School
Following are the full results of Lt. A. J. De dered, though I expect this peny
THE RESULTS"
yesterday's play: "The Kwant Cup" ( Furlongs); will find the distance a trifle toò
After Vanity Fair's splendid per- short and consequently may proveformance in the Blue Mountains Amber 152 Brown Derby 152,
BUNNING RACES:- Kindergarden disappointing. Portrust, West Lake Plate on the fourth day of the big Dick Turpin 138, Lovely Kid 149, Girl: "I Helen Orr.2 Maureen
149, Perola Rathmell: 3. Patricia Shiel; Kinder 7-5, 5-7, 7-5, and Golden Cow should fight at meeting, this bay should run very Macquarie River for the remaining position, though close. Ascot Day also appears pro-d'Oriente 152, Quick Despatch 155, garden Boys A: 1. Jimmy Richard-
Wallace Pawicy. Z.
3. Colin the first named, on recent permising, but is not too reliable. Tarzan 135. Zodiac 135.
16-2, 6-4 Johnston: Kindergarden Boys B: My selection may finally fall on The Shamrock Stakes" (6 Fur-Christopher Potter. 3. Tony Turner. Two other ponies that should come Franklin as this pony was well up longs):-Emergency Call 151, Fel 3. Tiny Whelan: Junior Girls 16-1, 6-1.
TODAY'S PROGRAMME S. A. Rumjahn beat B. C. Fay in for a fair measure of support recently and is worth following Ying 148, Lancashire Chap 140. Roseniary Brown 2. Margaret Kloss.
Open Singles:-Lam Kwan v. J. are Wilber, and Radium Star.
Princess Claro, Venus Bay and Phoenix 188. Popular Star 140, 3. Peggy Derk: Junior Boys: 1 Peter 6-1, 6-4.
W. Leonard. A. Crawford v Ip OPEN DOUBLES McRae. 2. George Kulp. 3. Charles Shuttlecock are fair outsiders... Portrush 160. Talkative 160, Bressay Pawley: Intermediate Girls: 1. Doro-
"Gonsalves and A V. Remedios Koon-hung, P. 8. Leong v. 9. A. 168.
3. 2. Anne Jeffries. thy Richards.
bald. W. C. Hung v. T. C. Chan, Wet "The Dublin Handicap (2nd Sec.) Lily Hoselitz: Intermediate Boys: 1 beat Ng Kam-chien and Tsai Ping-Gray, Paul Kong.v. Lt. J. B. The a struggle between. Dupont Bay This should prove one of the best (5 Furlongs):-Blaisdon 158, Dew Bernard Barden 2. Ronald Coxhill fan 8-10, 6-4, 6-1.
3. John Sharid: Senior Girls: Mar Gonsalves and Remedios will Chung v. M. Pagh. Jones 158, Labour Day 140, Mac'sgaret Walker, Heleu, Fraser. 9. Jaret fact that the Dunbar candidate is Feather and Johnber figuring pro- | Adventure 182, National Dignity Brewin; Senior Boys: 1. Prancis meet Paul Kong and Bick Szeto in
sub.
formances, should show up best.
LOITERERS STAKES
This six furlongs sprint for grit- fins of the year will result in quite
RANDWICK PLATE (FIRST SECTION)
HONGKONG HANDICAP
(FIRST-SECTION)
and White Diamond. Despite the races of the afternoon with Red
ppstion.
15.
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130i
OPEN SINGLES Tennie Kwok best I. M. A. Razack
Tsui Wai-pui beat I. Agafuroff
H. D. Rumjähn beat Firdos Khan
CLUB SINGLES ....
2. Graeme Mackenzie. 3. the third round... fast off the mark, this brown does minently throughout the entire 1-152, New Bedford 155, Old Fashion-Petherick, not seem to respond too well when miles. Galaxy will need caretui ed 145, Opening Batsman 158, Per-John, Trenchard-Davis.
6. M. Garrard beat T. A. Pearce KANGEROO JUMP:-Kindergarden challenged in the last quarter. watching as this bay is a big heart-sian Cat 157, The Spirit of Et. Louis
Girls: 1 Susan Evans. 2. Maureen 6-8, 6-4, 6-4. ed and game rarer, and seems to 140.
Rathmell. 3. Audrey Watson; Kin- run best when faced with strong The Special "A" Sweep being con-dergarden Boys. A: 1. Eric Brewin ducted on the "Kwanti Cup" of 2 John Whiteheld. 3. Keith Morr!- Both Rob Roy and Rose Emily 50,000 tickets, has already been 50; Kindergarden Boys B: 1. Chris topher Potter. 2: Norman Herndon. are attractive at their handicap sold, and a "g" Sweep is now on 3. Harry Scott; Juaiar Giris: 1. Mat- weights and are not to be despised, sale in the Cash Sweep Depart-garet loss. 2. Peggy Derk. 2 Pat but I believe the latter better suit-ment, 17, Connaught Road Central, ricia Wickerson; Juntor Boys: 1. Enc ed for the distance. Hoperub Star and at the Secretaries' Office. Brewin 2 Robin Roger, "A. Rodney
ADVERTISEMENT
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THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB"
THE FIRST EXTRA
is a good outside place proposition
MOONIE PONDS HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)"
This mile race is the first leg of RACE MEETING will be held the Dally Double and I am relying (weather permitting) at HAPPY on Criffel and Devonian to provide Bath VALLEY on SATURDAY, 9th the winner between them.
these ponies are in excellent racing condition but I must admit a slight preference on my part for Criffel
March, 1940, commencing at
2.00 p.m.
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The first Bell will be rung at The field will be on the small side
1.30 p.m.
and of the other probable starters
A Great Time and Cocklerol should do well.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.
No One without a badge will Vixen Tor is in at only 138 lbs.. be admitted to the Members and though this pony has dune some fine racing in the past, I can- Enclosure. Such must be word
not consider him except as an out- throughout the duration of each sider. As a matter of fact, Win- Meeting in such a manner as to fred with only 135 lbs. to carry be readily identified;
would seem à better bet. Double Finesse is dangerous in view of the welght (139lbs.),
HONGKONG HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)
Full Draw
For Rugger "Sevens"
Tournament
PLAY TO START ON MONDAY
Petherick."
SKIPPING RACE:- Intermediate Girls: 1. Dorothy Richards, 2. Joyce Cave. 3.Anne Jeffries; Senior Girls: 1. Margaret Walker, 2. Janet Brewin (3. Barbara Southwick.
OBSTACLE RACE:-Boys: 1. Ron ald Coxhila 2. Jimmy Shiel. 3. Timothy Hanlon,
BISCUIT AND WATER RACE:-- Senior Boys: 1. Melvin Lopston and Graeme Mackenzie. 2 Donald White and Robin Whiteeron 3. Tommy and Stewart, Myers.
Faith
SACK RACE:-Junior Girls: Margaret Kloss 2. Rosemary Read, 3. Cynthia Bell: Junior Boys: 1. Forbes Eastman. 2. George Kalp. 3, Karel Coxhill; Intermediate airis: 1 Joyce CAVE. 2. Anne Jeffries. 3. Dorothy Richards; Intermediate Boys: 1. Dick Ritchie, 2. John Shand. 3. Bernard The draw for the Burger Barden: Senior Girls: 1. Helen Fraser,
2 Barbara
Southwick. 3. "Sevens" Tournament
organ'sed 2
Truex; Senior Boys: 1. Prancis by the Hongkong Football Club, Petherick 3. Caruthers Newtoti. 3. this year in support of the British John Younghusband. War Organisation Fund, has now been made and is as follows:
First Round:-Combined Small units v. Hongkong Police "A" (1) Royal Scots "B" v, 5th, A., A. Regt,
1.
BUNNY JUMP:-Junior Girls: Rosemary Read. 2. Margaret Kloss. 3. Cynthia Bell: Junior Boys: I. Forbes Eastman. 2. George Kulp. 3. Karel Coxhill: Kindergarden Girls: 1 Patricia Shiel. 3. Susan Evans, 3. Audrey Watson: Kindergarden Boys 4: 1. Jimmy Richards. 2 Wallace Pawley 3. Alan Potter; Kindergarden 2. Tiny
Badges admitting Non-Mem- bers to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00
In view of Expansion Time's good for Gentlemen and $3.00 showing in her last outing, this for Ladies (Both including tax) grey should do particularly well to aro obtainable through the morrow as the 1-4 miles is more to RA, (10).
her king. Potentate has quite a Second Round-Winners of (17; SECRETARY upon the per
load to carry but should still be v. 8th Heavy Regt. R. A. "B" (2) Boys B: 1. Peter Dunn sonal or written application of able to secure a place. A pony H.MAS. "Arawa" v. Royal Scots, whelan. 3, Christopher Potter, Member, such Member to be that may possibly cause an upset "A" (3); The Doctors v. 8th. Heary
THREAD THE NEEDLE:-Interme (4); HMS.dlate Girls: 1 Shella Waterton and responsible for all visitors intro by running away with the race Regt, R. A "A" duced by him, and for Payment from the start is Jober, and it would "Tamar" and Small Ships "A" v. Bally Blair. 2 Rowena Cairns and of All Chits, cis.
be well for the others not to allow Royal Engineers (5) Wayroong v. Dorothy Richards, 3. Mary Anderson and Shella Smee: Intermediate Boys: this chestnut too much of a lead. HMS. Tamer and Small Ships, Dick Ritchie and Jiramy Sheil. 2. Galveston Bay will most probably "g" (8) Civil Service. v. Rest of Frank Goodwin and Timothy Hanion. Continued od Back Page Glub "B" (1) Hongkong Police 3. John Shand and Peter Martin,
Ist
The Secretary's Office, Hoor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 o'clock Noon:
Tiffins are obtainable at the Clab House provided, they are "ordered in advance from the No
1 Boy (Telephone 21920).
INTERPORT HOCKEY
Trial Match This Afternoon
HIGH JUMP: Senior Girls: 1. Margaret Walker Vera Rumianzeff. 3. Helen Fraser: Senior Boys: 1 Tom. my Parker.1, John Trenchard-Davis. 3 Francis Fetherick,
"B" Taikoo (8) Rest of Club "A" v. Winners of "(10), (9). j..
TIMES OF PLAY These Hes will be played off on
CONSOLATION RACE:- Kinder Monday and Wednesday Mar. 11
garden Girls: 1. Edna Cers. 2. Tloris and: 13 on the Club ground at Horden. 8. Charlotte Mezgar; Kinder Happy Valley at the following garden Boys: 1. Billy Beraphina, 2, times:-
Michael Eales. 3. Michael Sweet...
RELAY RACE:-1, Tellow Team,
Monday and Wednesday, and $1.50 to the Covered Stand and $1 to the Open Stands on Saturday. In all cases Service men will be ad- mitted at half-price.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
Monday, Mar 11:430 pm. (1); The price of Admission to
4.50 (10): 5.10 (7): 5.30.(8):"6.50 the Public Enclosure is $1.00
Wednesday, Mar. 134:30 pm including Tax, for all Persons, The Interport trial game, ar-
(3); 5.10(5); 5.30 including Ladies, and is payable ranged for today between the In- (2) 4.60
terport Probables and Rajputana (4): 5.50 (9). the Gate. Soldiers and Sallers Rifles will be played at the Navy
FIGHT TEAMS Uniform are admitted Hall Ground, King's Park, bully-off at
This will leave eight teams to 6.15 p.m.
Thet Probables team is: V. M. compete in the final rounds on
Some good football should be Benwell or T, Lockhart, V. C. Bond, Saturday, March 16, when play BROWN,
Datta Ram: Lt. G. W., Hook, W. A. commence at 3 p.m. Dr. Selby seen and it is hoped that the Secretary Reed arid N. B. M. Whitley, A. and Lt, Firie will be refereeing the Tournament will be strongly sup- ported by the public, as proceeds Fowler, Lt. Pritham Nath, Sgt. tournament
Admission to any stand on the are to be devoted entirely to the Hong Kong, 4th March, 1940. Homburg, Nerain Singh and Partap 118 sigh
ground will be fifty cents on British War Organisation Find...
Price.
By Order,
Continued on Back Page
nese won by Ave goals to three..
The HKF.A. team is as follows: Robinson (Navy); O'Regan (Navy) and Blackburn (Police); Bright (Middlesex), William- son (Kowloon) and Wilkinson (Middlesex); Hossack (Royal Scots), Fox (Royal Engineers), F. Fowler (H.K.F.C.), A. V. Go- sano (St. Joseph's) and B. I. Bickford (H.K.F.C.). Reserves: Thomas (Middlesex), W. G. Pryde (HKFC.), Sheehan and K. Forrow
(HKLF.C.).
R. G. Belsel, Jr., beat J. L . (Middlesex Pearce 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.
Capt. C. H. R. Hyde, beat T. J. Goald 5-7-6-1, 10-8.
Open Doubles: Tauf Wal-put and Tsui Yan-put (holders) v. 8 A Hussain and Omar Rumjahn"
Club Singles C. B. Nicholson v. G. W. Sewell.
The team to represent the Hong- kong C.A.A.F. has not as yet been, selected.
GAMBRIDGE WINS ATHLETICS CONTEST
LONDON,... Mar. 7 (Router) Cambridge beat Oxford by 77 points to 40 in the annual Inter- Varsity Athletics at Cambridge for which no blues were awarded. Cambridge Won. eight events and Oxford.. five.
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