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TWO RACES FOR NOVICE GAME BATTLE
JOCKEYS TOMORROW
Long Distance Event For
The
(BY
LAST **ans
QUARTER")
The main interest at the Third Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club tomorrow afternoon" at. Happy Valley will be the Brisbane Spring Handicap for Australian subscription portes of any season.
BY RICCI
Univ. Basketball
Tournament...
Last night, at the University Gymnasium, Ricci Hall gamely battled against Eliot Hall in the Inter-Hostel Basketball Tauma- ment. Ellot eventually won 33- 14 and are now virtual cham- pions...
In the first half Ricci Hall put up such offensive... that the
laurels.
It is a two-mile event and the first of its kind Ellot players had to look to their this particular class of racers. Amongst the list of en- tries appears the names of some of the best and even with the distinct possibility of the top welghts not accepting, there is sufficient class remaining to give promises of a thrilling race.
In the second halt. Ricel play- ers seemed excited,
and their shooting became erratic.
Comparatively mediocre was the The Novice Jockeys are well Anish very close. Wilber, and.
match between St. John's Hall catered for at this meeting; there West Lake are up against better and Morrison Hall, in which the being two races reserved for them: opposition than at the last meet-fatter led by 21-7, in the first half, Canton Handicap. First and Seconding and I therefore, cannot con- to win by 34-21. Sections. Here they will have the cede them more than an outside mount on "D" Class China ponies, from the two mile post once round and in. Judging from the recen race when. Wilber and West Lake
had a grand tussle for honours, the two events tomorrow should again produce excellent finishes.
CANTON HANDICAP
(FIRST SECTION) The programme opens with a race for Novice Jockeys and on the stakes money should rest between Chatterbox. Fei Ying and This Time, with Some Hope as a real good outsider.
Chatterbox is an easy going pony and should suit any Novice rider, Fei Ying, I have been given to understand, will be under the guidance of Mr. Ho Hong Ping. who is un- doubtedly one of our best "red
letter" Jockeys and the rom- bination is sure to find plenty of well merited support. This Time is as good as when he last placed, and if well served in the jockey department should
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
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chance.
And
The line-ups of teams, scores are as follows.
Ellot Hall:-E. C. Gon 6. "Lee
Hut 9. M. T. Lim 0. Chee Khoon 12.P. H. Lum 4, K. L.
Total 33.
yo Peng Hong 4. G. Karpuchoff 4, Ricci Hall:-Luk Mang Wai 2, J. B. Lim 2. Leslie Sung 2. Ku Mãe Hsiang 0.
Group photograph of the runners who took part in the 19th an- nual Kowloon Marathon Race. organised by St. Andrew's Club, on Wednesday afternoon. Pte. Corrigan, of the Royal Scots, who won the event. is seen in the centre, with his arms folded. ·
ENTRIES FOR MACAO RACE MEET APR. 14
The following are the entries for
on April 14: the Macap race meeting to be held
Rumjahns Through
!!
COLONY TENNIS
RESULTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1940.
5,000 SPECTATORS SEE CHILDREN'S SPORTS AT WANCHAI
f
By
Prizes. Distributed
Lady MacGregor
the
sixth
More than 5,000 spectators were present at the Southern play- ground in Wanchal yesterday afternoon to witness annual sports sponsored by the Children's Playgrounds Association. Grent interest was shown in the various events on the pro- gramme, each event being keenly contested. The highlight was a smallball game between two teams representing Hongkeng and Kow- loon. the game was won by the former side, the score being 6-3. Hongkong also beat Kowloon in that those who had not been so the tug-of-war. Other events in successful would do better next cluded flat races, potato race, year.' sack race, three-legged race and "EXTREMELY HAPPY obstacle races.
Replying, Bir Atholl said that Cash prizes were presented to he was extremely happy to be the successful competitors by present, There were a lot of faces Lady MacGregor. wife of the among the young people there Chiet Justice, Sir Atholl Mac-which he was beginning to re- Gregor, President of the Associa- cognise quite well, and he was" tion, both of whom were heartily glad to see that they had grown cheered by the children. Chung Shan Stakes: Country
The Rumjahn cousins, who held
bigger healthier and stronger. He Mr. Lo Tung-fax, Flower. Coureur Bleu, Fairy Auk. the Colony Doubles title on po said they were
chairman, hoped they would continue to
K. S. Chia 4. C. Y. Ip &, H. N. Nymph. St. John's Hall:-H. N. Chin & Fairy
happy to have make full use of the playgrounds Ousel. Hogmanay. Wood less than 12 occasions (they held their charming and beloved Pre- to make themselves fit, and said Kwan 10, J. T. Yeah 2, Rayson! Jockey Cup: Cairnsmore, Dick 1925 to 1935 and won it again in the sports as to former years, It again next year.
it for 11 years in succession, from sident and Lady MacGregor, at that he hoped to see them all Huang 2. Total 32
Turpin, Pumelo, Quick Despatch. 1937 after having lost to the Tsa was fortunate that they were After" she had given away the Chao) and Sparrow D. Black as 8. P. Tam 6. Cheung Shui Yin 5,
Morrison Hall:-Lee Shlu Pang Tarzan, Zodiac.
brothers in 1936), showed they favoured by fine weather. Chinshan Handicap (1st and 2nd) are stily a
The prizes, Lady MacGregor was pre- the likely ones to score. Both Lo Tak Cheung 0, Lee Ah Poon 2 Sections): Copper Idol, Dow-Jones, tennis' world when they beat Pang great success; the events were by Master Billy La.
force in the local meeting, he could say, was a sented with a beautiful bouquet these ponies are in good condition Total 21.
Gallant Marshal, Heddon. Labour Oi-lam and. Leung Ping-chiu incontested keenly and in the best though I have a slight preference
Day, Lucky Eleven, Mae's Adven-straight sets on the Stand Court of spirit and manner. He con- Hon. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam, Mrs. Among those present were the for the first named. Triumphant
ture, National Anthem. New Bed-yesterday Day (H. M. Botelhos my next
quality ford. National Dignity, Old Fa-semi-finals in this year's Open
for the gratulated the winners, and hoped choice as this brown is only carry-
shioned, Persian Cat, Popular Star. Doubles champ onhsip. ing 135 lbs., and has proved to be.
Sports Venture. Sunshine Susie. a stayer. Lucky Lad will have his
The Tigress. Wild Bear. usual plot, Mr. Needa, and this. combination, needs no introduc- tion, though the chestnut will need careful nursing. Of the heavy weights, I like Sapper best, although rumours are current that this pony thay not go to the post
BRISBANE SPRING HANDICAP Punters will undoubtedly make It s point to arrive in time this two miles race, which is an innovation and consequently may be the means of an upset. I am strongly in favour the ligh; weights and being of the opinion that this year's Australians are superior to past importationis my choice falls on Viceroy (L B.
Far View. I have been told, is non-starter. Baffin Bay (Hearne). will be running under new colours and is worth considering as a fairly good outside bet..
Total.. 14.
UP-TO-DATE · SCORES Ellot v. Morrison, 85-25. St. John's 7. May, 26-30, May v. Morrison, 52-40. Eliot v. May. 40-21.
St. John's v. Morrison, 34-21, Eliot v. Ricci, 33-14
!
is a fairly safe outsider. particu- larly if the pony is well positioned throughout and not rushed on too early in the race! This is the first leg of the Dally Double.
PROBABLES FOR "NATIONAL"
to
The holders of the title, Taut
and
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SPORTING
FIXTURES
M.
H.K.U. CRICKET
Lo Tung-fan, Mr. Lee Gwok-ying, ' honorary secretary, and Mrs. Lee, Mr. Ko Sik-wat, honorary trea- surer, and 'Mr. Li Jowson.
from the
Ein Wang Cap: Bogey, Double Wal-pul. Colony champion, and Charice Fet Ying. Gold Cein. Jack his brother Tsui Yan-put, had on O'Lantern, Night View, Plain View, the previous day won their quared to represent
The following have been select-CRAIGENGOWER TO Talkative, Tim:
ter-final match against I
the University MEET C.S.C.C. against Club de Recreio at King's Shekki Handicap: Cloudy Star, Abdul-Razack and, A, R. Kitchell Park on Saturday W. S. Gegg. Double-Up. Eagle, Iron Knight: 50s quite on the cards that R. 8. GIL, N. C. Sen Gupta, N. v. to
The following have been selected
of St. Louis, Sports Gesture.
represent the Craigengower Merry Maker, Rothesay Bay, Spirit the Tsuis Rumjahns will Lingam. 8. Mahmood, J. Tsul, G. Cricket Club in a Senior Division battle again in this year's final Hong Choy. K, S. Oh, T. T. Chin, League match against Civil Service Turning to yesterday's game K. Y. Tam, C. N. Matthews. ¡C.C. tomorrow" on the former's ST. KILDA HANDICAP
ground:— again, the Ramjahns won quite There is really nothing out-
The University 2nd XI against easily, 6-4, 6-4, although the the Army, at the Pavilion, Poktu-Billimoria. A.
A. R. H. Esmall (Capt.), P. J. standing in this mile race for "D"
Chinese pair showed flashes of lam, will be represented by LH. Hulse, A. K. Ismail, C. W. Lam, E. B. Hamson. A J. FATSHAN HANDICAP Class Australians and on past per-
brilliance. (FIRST SECTION)
formances Amber II is as good as
Tan, R. M. Scares, K. Lo, J, CA. Lee, A. M. Omar, W. Hong Sling. LONDON, Apr. 3-(Reuter-The With the "C" Class grimins bar-any of the others. The real dan- following are the probables for the fectly and were
The Rumjahns combined per-, Fenton, O. V. Cheung, C. W. Hool, G Souza, and J. L Young Saye. red from this mile and a quarter ger, I believe. Is Sea Urchin.
never extended. J. Ameerall, C. S. Loke. T. B. Teoh, Scorer-H.-W. Randali: Umpire- On Grand National on Friday:
"H. D.." in event. It looks as if the "Bay" training performances. Colorado
particular, put-L. E. Guterres,"
G Ladd. Royal Daniell (Moore), Professor ting, over some very solid fore- ponies will be the ones to finish Star, will probably be in it at the (Owen), Dunhill Castle (W-hand drives and overhead work. THE THIRD EXTRA Boolat Bay. with Galveston Bay chestnut
ahead, namely, Tampa Bay and finish and I Tecommend this son). Rockquilla (Carey), Red In the only other Open game RACE MEETING will be held
to puntes looking for Eagle (Elder). Dominick's Cross T. A. Pearce and B. C. Fay beat! as the next best, These three bigger money, (weather permitting) at HAPPY ponies are in at handy weighta mediocre lot and not impressive, Kllstar (Archibald), Away (Muir). 3-6 and 6-4.
The rest area (Mitchell), Blackhawk (Rimell), T. C. Chan and Marsland Ma 6-4. VALLEY on SATURDAY, 6th and appear to be fairly n except that Quick Despatch and MacMoffat (Alder), Milano (Danny April, 1940, commencing at 2.00
Rose Queen should not be en-Nancy Lee seem to have come on Morgan), Venturesome Knight p.m.
tirely neglected as this bay mare a little since" the Annual Rave (Tweedle), Litigant (Black), Le The first Bell will be rung at has been known to take on a bit
is liable to come up any time and Meeting in February. #
Cygne. (O'Grady), Symaethis 1.30 p..
(Geakes), Inversible (Hogan), jor distance. National Pride and
Bogskar (M. Jones), Boyo (R Just In-Time are about the best For the second leg of the Dally Morgan), National Night (H. amongst the remaining entries. Double. I am inclined to favour
Takvor Jones), "No One without a badge will The latter was on the heavy side Celtic Star. who appears to have palmer), Cornlaw (McNelll). Lux-
TENNIS. Colony's Champion- be admitted to the Members at the last meeting and should run regained old form and is in excel.borough
ship: Lazyboots
C. Open Doubles.-E Enclosure. Such must be worn better tomorrow. Guinness Time lent condition at the moment, Ad-Ward), Underbid (Nicholson),
Fincher and W. C. Hung v. C. has been promoted, and I do not vancing Time and Strathbannock Bachelor throughout the duration of each
Prince (Loewenstein),
H. R. Hyde and J. J. Ferguson expect this liver chestnut to score should all the two minor positions Downright (Seeley), Tickmill
(Stand Court); Wong Fuk-nam Meeting in such a manner as teagain. Oak Bay (163 lbs.) and Royal Highness is galloping well Kelly) Gold Arrow (Lay), Second
and Lam Kwan or T. C. Monag- han..and T. J. Gould' v. J. Gon- Pinfarthings (156 lbs.) are run- and if Mr. Needa is up, may cause Act (Dowdeswell); Red Freeman ning out of their distances." an upset.
Soldier of Britain ran (Redmond), Sterling Duke (Hyde). salves and A. V. Remedios (8);. quite well up to a certain stage,
Royal Mall has scratched.g
Handicap Doubles,-A, Lade and This iA a mile race tor "B" Class at the Second Extra Meeting.
THE CALL OVER
G. W.. Sewell or W. G. Harvey Australian pontes and though though the 1 miles tomorrow $5.00
The call-over ras follows:-
and A. H. Barwell v. T. A.Pearce Murrumbidgee has been penalized afternoon is definitely against this
7/2" Kilstar. (t' and o)
and D. Hünter "or" C. D. N.. and $3.00
10 lbs. for a recent win, it was in old warrior. Commencement Bay
10/1. The Professor (t and o),
Walker and E. L. Taverner (2; (both including tax) such a comfortable manner that I is another pony on the upward
12/1 MacMorrät (t and o)
VB. Gordon and L Taver the believe this bay capable of once grade and though worthy of a bet,
12/1 Royal Daniel (t and o)
ner (2); V. R. Gordon and H. 100/8 Milano (t and o).
J Armstrong, -15 v. P. K. 100/7 Bymaethis (o)
Valentine and L.M.. S., Lloyd, 109/6 Sterling Duke (o
-3.8 (3); Handicap Singles.. 100/6 Rockquill- and o
C. Burnett,-15 V. "A K, Mac- 20/1 Blackhawk (t and o) kenźle 42.6 or E. Zalauf,-15 25/1 Takvor Pacha (t and o). (7): Handicap, Mixed Doubles- 25/1 Underbid (t and o)
D. G. G. Allen and Mist J. 28/1 Bogskar (0)
Purkis or C. B and Mrs. Nichol son, v. J. S. Theobald and Mrs. Churchill, 15.2 (4).
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
be readily identified.
Badges admitting Now Mem hers to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at for Gentlemen
for Ladies
are obtainable through
HOBART HANDICAP
FATSHAN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)
SECRETARY upon the per again doing the trick. Brutus is I do not think this grey is quite į
the one that may possibly beat on top as yet. T
BROKEN HILL HANDICAP · This six furlong race should be
sonal or written application of the favourite as he is looking a Member, such Member to be picture of health and in tip top responsible for all visitors intro-condition. A Roaring Time shoula fought out between Flying Dutch- duced by him, and for 'Payment be able to secure a place. As an of all Chits, etc.
outsider, Sydney Lad. is worth a small bet. This pony gave
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A
man
and "Franklin as Many Thanks has top weight to should- er and may therefore be beaten. Fair Chance got away well in his
The Secretary's Office. 1st grand display at the last meeting last puting but simply faded out Hoor, Exchange Building (Tel. and the distance tomorrow should in the straight, so he had best be 27794) will close at 12 o'clock be more to his liking. NOON.
left alone. "Perola d'Orlente was KONGMUN. HANDICAP. Though Johnber and Gay Star
left badly at the gate a fortnight Tiffins are obtainable at the are carrying top weight in the dous burst and very nearly won. ago but came up with a tremen- Club House provided they are race. I doubt whether any of the I think this bay is the best out- ordered in advance from the Noothers, with the possible excapsider
1 Boy (Telephone 21920).-
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission ta
In this
(Brown),
Pacha
Prior-
33/1 Inversible (t and o)
Home Soccer Scores
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter)--The sion" of Oonagh, will be able to springhurst and Australian Prince matches played in the Home re- particular race. following were the results of beat them, Oonagh has a pull of 10 lbs. in handicap weights and
are fair propositions.
gional soccer leagues today: CANTON HANDICAP should. therefore, be very close
·SOUTH "A" (SECOND SECTION) up. Distinctive Time gives me the
Arsenal
Southend
5
The last race of the day is also
* SOUTH “D”
1/
1. Queen's P.R. WESTERN
0
the Public Enclosure is $1.00 impression of being only a sprin-connned to Novice Jockeys and Bournemouth including Tax, for all Persons, ter and was very disappointing Gold Coin seems to have the edge. Including Ladies, and is payable when she last started, so that it over the others, Golden Cow is a Everton at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors is quite possible the stable con- dangerous opponent and should be in Uniform are admitted Hall sections may rely on For All Time. prominent. I am afraid Piet Hein Price.
Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary Hong Kong, 1st April, 1940.
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This latter has been doing steady (165 lbs.), and Good Morning (188 Albion work of late and showing igns of lbs.) will find the dead weight well Hamilton possibilities. Hughber might anatch beyond their ability Portrush Merton place while Ronson should also the horse to follow it, one needs si do well, though I am inclined to some money to cover the after Arbroath think that the bay would do bet-noon's losses. Emergency Call and Dundee U. ter over a shorter distance. How- Dekko ate likely place ponies.
Dunfermline ever, he appeals to me as the best Final selections will appear in Falkirk of the other probable starters and tomorrow morning's issue.
Hibernian
7 Stockport SCOTTISH Western
2. Bt. Mirren -5 Celtic
Ayr
·Eastern
King's Park 10 Sten'muir East Fife 7: Hearts
Dundee
TODAY
TOMORROW
ATHLETICS.Annual athletic meeting of the Central British School, on the School ground, 2 p.m... FOOTBALL
First Division: Royal Scots v. Eastern (Club), Middesex 4.45 p.m.; Naval v (Causeway Bay) 4.45 pm.: South China "B" v. Kowloon (Caroline Hill); 4.45 p.m.; Bt. Joseph's v. Kwong Wah (Boun dary Street), 4.45 pm. Second Division play off Engineers v. "South China (Club), 3.15 pm. Third Division: Electric v Royal Scota: (St. Joseph's), 3.15) p.m..” RABO. v. International (Caroline B), 3.15 p.m.: 12th RAY South China (Stanley), 3.80 p.m.ak
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