Comedy
PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
SPORTS
RECORD CROWD EXPECTED AT ST. Good Entertainment PATRICK'S DAY® RACE MEETING
AT KWANTI TOMORROW
An Interesting Programme: Special Sweep Sold Out
(BY LAST QUARTER")
If favoured by Brilliant weather, the Fanling Hunt and Race Club will probably cater to a record crowd at their St. Patrick's Day Meeting, which is being held at the Kwanti. Racecourse tomorrow afternoon.
•
the
H.K. LADIESTM GOLF CLUB SPRING MEETING
For Rugby Football
Their
Enthusiasts Today
Excellencies
SOME GOOD ENTERTAINMENT FOR RUGBY FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTS will be available this afternoon on the Club ground“ at Happy Valley, when the finals of the annual Sevens Tournament will take place. The seven-a-side game is fast and open, as, with only three forwards A side, scrummage work is out down to a" miniman and the hall is no sooner in than it is out again and away in the backs' hands. The games commence at 3 pm, the other members of his team, and the final will take place at the Club 1st VII had little difN- MRS. MEREDITH
about 5.30 p.m.
Before the game culty in taking the measure of NEW CHAMPION and during the intervals, by kind the Club 3rd VII by 18 points The Ladies Section of the Royal perisalari of L-Col. D. J. Mc-three goals and one try) to three Dougall, M.C., and Officers, The (one try) to gain the coveted The programme is quite an interesting one, with the
Bongkong Golf Club helds most Band and Pipes of HM 2nd Bn. Welch Cup. Governor's Cup as one of the main attractions. The first
successful Spring meeting at-Fan- Royal Scots (The Royal 'Regi- The winner, combined well al- race is to be run at 2.45 p.m.
ling on Thursday last. March 14.
though more often than not their The Championship was won by ment) will play. The Special $1 Cash Sweep and should just about do
the Com-forwards failed to get the ball "Aucott on the Kwant! Cup, limited to trick. However, punters should be Mrs. A. C. Meredith and the Cap-
Officer Commanding will be pre-fared splendidly. Martin, Dic- 50,000 chances, has been com- on the lookout for Palmer as this tain's Cup by Mrs. H. W. B. WH-ander-in-Chief and the General back from, set scrums.
iron grey is a ane sprinter and islams.
sent, Admiral Sir Percy, Noble kinson
and Cessford a'll afd and the pletely sold out
quite at home on the Kwant! Stewards have instituted a
having kindly consented to pre- well, while for the losers Chad- course. 1
winning wick and Whaley showed up best. "B" Sweep, which is also
sent the Shield to the side at the conclusion of the CLUB 1ST VII:-3, Martin.” L. meeting with ready sale,
Tournament.
Aucott R. Dickinson, F. Cessford. Marshal is dangerous if he makes It is very nice to see so many
The interval between the semi-P. Tay, G. Williams and M. Lid- up his mind to run and, if care- here today and I hope you have fully and patiently handled
by all enjoyed the meeting. I would finals and the final will be en del. the fockey. might create an up-like to congratulate all the win-livened by the "Crustaceans," a set, Heddon is another pony of ners, especially Mrs. Meredith. our boys' club, who will demonstrate new champion. Her score of 82 is how soccer on a small scale should the same type and these peramental racers are inclined to a good one at any time, particular- be played.
Admission to the Covered Stand ly so in a final. come up when least expected.
I would also uke to sympathise will be $1.50 and to the Open I think this event should result with all the runners up and those Stands $1 with Servicemen at There half price. "It is hoped that there. in a struggle between Amber II who have not won prizes and Macquarie · River.
is always hope and another year will be a large crowd of specta-1ST. Perola d'Oriente, it sound and At, ahead. should be seriously considered,
The Fanling Grand National and Pierce Grove Memorial Cup This mile and three quarters steeplechase handicap opens the day's programme and, despite the I. belleve the weights allotted, three ponies at the top of the Clowner, Diogenes and scale Ebony Idol-should be the ones to battle out the final issue.
My choice falls on the first named as this pony is a grand Oghter and will last out the dis- tance better than the others Ebony Idol should get the better
of Diogenes who seems to be on the decline of late.
The others are not of much consequence, though I think that if there should be any upset from this quarter. Widnes will be the one to provide it
The Governor's Cup
A
In this catchweight race for China Ponies over 1-1/4 miles, my fancy 1s Jack O'Lantern, with March Brown as the danger. Double Chance is quite fast, but I doubt if this dun will be able to stand up against the two men- tloned, who are seasoned hurdlers. Herga is the best amongst the "other probable starters.
Australian Grand National Steeplechase
the
¿CAPTAIN'S SPEECH Mrs. 1. W. Shewan, the Captain, Lucky Eleven and Arablan Cat addressing those who participated, should also be prominent. Gallant said.
The Kwanti Cup
י!.
tem-
although
Dick Turpin is not a bad out-
sider. although Brown Derby will also need watching. This last named was quite prominent at the First Extra Race Meeting.
The Shanrock Stakes Bressay and Phoenix, will pro- bably be the ones to carry all the money, but I feel, they will both succumb to Emergency Call a good fight,
after
Portrush and Lancashire Chap should finish well up.
The Dublin Handicap (Second Section) New Bedford is my choice here. although Old Fashioned is sure to make quite a bid for the honours. Blaisdon is another starter that will be prominent.
The remainder are not worth Brutus 13 Well above
worrying much about with the standard of the other entrants in possible exception of Persian Cat. this 2 miles steeplechase and. but I do not believe this pony though carrying top weight, capable of winning. should experience no difficulty in | winning.
"
Sea Urchin is another good Jumper and will probably, finish second to the favourite. I think Spectrum will beat Kiola for the miñor position.
The Dublin Handleap ·
(First Section)
7
NEGRO RUNS FASTEST HALF MILE
-
In view of Bogey's performance! HANOVER," Mar. 15 (Reuter)
BETTER STANDARD Judging by the number of en- tries in the competitions this year and by the number of handicaps which have come down. I think we may congratulate ourselves that our standard of golf has gone up slightly. rt
There Is another matter on which I think you ought to be con- gratulated and that is the very friendly spirit you extend to all new members. I know what a dif- ference it made to my first year.
There are several things that have contributed to the success of this meeting. First, good weather: this was to be expected, as Mrs. Mackintosh in her usual business- ke manner, sent the "Clerk of the weather" a notice at least a month
ago..
Second, a splendid selection of prizes and I think we own all the donors a hearty vote of thanks.
LADY NORTHCOTE'S PRIZE Lady Northcote has generously given us a prize for our B.W.OF. Continued on page 5
min. 47.7 secs. at an indoor meet-
ng.
(The indoor British record (Wem- bley) (April, 1930) for the half- mile is 2 mins. 0.4 secs. held by G F. Morris (Thames V.).
The White City record (Aug. 7,
in the Jockey Cup at the Annual The New Hampshire negro. Joha Race Meeting. he will be wen Woodruff, ran the fastest half- 1039) for the 880 yards is 1 min. 52.3 backed in this five furlongs sprint mile in history in the time of 1 secs., by C. Beetham (USA)).
FOUR MEN'S MATCHES ONLY IN
COLONY TENNIS PROGRAMME FOR NEXT WEEK
Rain yesterday caused the first wholesale postponement of matches in the Colony Open and H.K.C.C. tennis tournaments.
SUNDAY'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE PROGRAMME: NO LADIES' GAMES
BY R.Q.Y.
Although there are several postponed ties to
in the Ladies Section, no girls' games have been During the coming week the Tsul tomorrow. brothers and Sirdar Rumjahn will;
be "played off arranged for
The Men's however,, will stage a card of four matches, com- Aces in action against the Interna- be seen in action and the full pro- mencing with the Recrelo
the former squad's homa gramme of Open Singles and tional Athletics, at 10.30 14.11. Doubles matches is as follows: ground.
MONDAY
The Aces have had an excep- thers. The chances are fairly Third round Tsui Yan-pul v. J. tionally successful season, only even and, whatever, the final re- L. C. Pearce: Leung Ping-chtu v. the Ball Club gang managed to enlt, fang are assured of an J. Gonsalves.
give them a real battle, and it's excellent defensive tussle.
V. T. C. Chan.
#
Second round—Lt. J. B. Theobald odds-on that the Rambler, finish The nightcap, at 3. pm. Wil the season, without losing A feature the Trojans against the Second round-I. and B. Aga-point,
Hongkong Baseballers. The form- furoff v. Wong Fook-nam and Lam Kwan.
ન
The Athletics are an enthusi er surprisingly won over the Fill- astic and youthful squad, and, pincs at their last outing and, TUESDAY
even though they may not run on tha; display, should have a "Second round Kwok Hing-
the champions cipse, should gar- good chance of taking the hoa- ching and Lui Kwal-fan v. Canter some useful experience from ours here,
although their op- Kreater ponents, with much the this fixture.
FIRST GAME
experienced squad, look to The first, of three games at certainties,
C. H. R. Hyde and J. J. Ferguson
First round-T. A Pearce and B. G. Fay v. T. C. Chan and Mars- -land Ma.
WEDNESDAY'
be
· the CB.A, ground, will see the "Colonel" Dave Walker will be to the back; in harness and expects Pilipino Club opposed
Third round-Tsut Yan-pul or J. L C. Pearce v. R. G. Blesel, ir.; S. A. Rumjahn v. 8. A. Gray.
Second round-J. Gonsalves and
A. V. Remedios v. Paul Kong and
Bick Szęło.
THURSDAY
Liga Portuguess at 12.30 p.m. to lead his veterans into the first The Filipino boys, received a division by the end of the cam- nude shock last week, when they palgn.
went down to the lowly Trojans, but hope to redeem themselves by convincingly beating the Laga
THE PROGRAMME Recreio Ground:
10.30 am. Recreto "A". v,' In-
Third
round A Crawford v. aggregation, who have been hav- ternational A.C. Umpires: H. a Campos, D. Bautista & J. Del- Pang Ol-lam: Wef Chung v. Ten-ing. great dificulty in raising
nie Kwok: Lt. J. 8. Theobald or full squad during recent weeks.❘gado.
GAME OF DAY T. C. Chan, v. C. Umetan!.
C. B. A. Ground;
Third round-Tsur Wai-pul and Game of the day, will be the 12.30 p.m.: Filipino Club Taul Yan-put v. A. R. Kitchell and Canadian Chinese-Recreio Bee Liga Portuguesa Umpires M. "I. M. A. Razack. (winners enter tangle at 1.45 p.m. 1yrigthird Mendonca, H. Quon & J. Delgado.
semi-final).
and fourth, respectively, in the 1.45 pm.: Canadian Chinese v league tables, both squads will Recreio "B" Umpires: H. Cam- The Physical Training Display of go all out to hold their lofty pos, P. Eautista & A. Ozaria. challenge 3 pm: HK. Baseballers v. Tro the Central British school has positions against the
Alvares, M. been postponed to Tuesday, at 6 of the Chung Hwa boys who are fans-Umpires:-
stepping on their tall fea-Mendonca & G. White,
D.m.
4
tors, as proceeds this year are to be devoted to the British War Dr ganisation Fund.
L
CLUB 3RD VII-W. Chadwick,
A Kennedy, O. Okimoto, G. Wha ley. J. March, B. St. Louis and J. Blaikie.
Cessford formerly played for the Club in Hongkong.
PATRICK'S DAY BOWLS MATCH
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1940.
GOLD LABE
DON'T BE VAGUE
ASK FOR
Haig
NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE
Sole Agents
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
Tel. No. 20135.
Hong Kong,
Obtainable at all Wine Dealers; Clubs & Hotels.
The teams will play as shown
"As part of their celebration of below:--- their National day, St. Patrick's
ST. PATRICKS SHANGHAI TOURNEY Boclety will play three rinks, re- A. Wright, J. C. M. Grenham, N. With Aucott at times playing presenting the other National So- J. Bebbington, J. F. Lunny (skip); an inspired game
at the Race cieties: at the Kowloon Bowling C. & M. Terry.. B. T. Flanagan, F. Course, Shanghai, on Mar. 10 in Green Club on Sunday. The games C. Clemo, H. L. Lockhart (skip); | the final tie of the Seven-a-Side will commence at 10 am, and will W. Mulcahy," A. H. Guinness, E. A. series and being well..supported by be followed by tiffin.
ST. ANDREWS W. Macfarlane, A. Hyde Lày, R G. Craig, J. C. Chalmers (skip).". ST. GEORGE'S
Col. Collin, W. A. Cornell, B. E. Maughan, S., M. White (skip).
ST. DAVID'S
R. R. Davies, J. Owen Hughes, F.
R. Powles, P. J. A. Hamilton (skip).& Channing, F. J. Jones (skip).
THE BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO
CO. (CHINA), LTD.
AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
ANNOUNCE
A CHANCE OF ADDRESS
ΤΟ
256, GLOUCESTER ROAD, WANCHAI (Opposite New Yacht Club, Kellet Island)
AS FROM MARCH 16TH, 1940
TELEPHONE 27701.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA