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TOMORROW'S SOFTBALL:
WAHOOS ODDS-ON FAVOURITES TO BEAT REDBIRDS
Chung Hwa-St. Joseph's Best Of Men's Games
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BY R.O.Y.
An excellent programme of six softball matches will be played at the Kowloon Football Club ground tomorrow, commencing with the Wahoos Cardinals clash at 9.30 am. Three second division Aix- tares will also be decided, the Engineers-South China rame hav- ing been postponed, while the Hongs have decided to delay their. opening for another week.
After their ane showing against The Chinese Baseballers have Chung Hwa last week, the Wahoos their veteran battery. Tuffy Chinn will start odds-op
Handicap Weights For Tenth Extra Meet
The following are the handicap weights for the Tenth Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club to be held at Happy Valley on Saturday, Nov. 2:—
1.-Norfolk Handicap, "C" Class," 1st Section, One Mila Advancing Time 160 lbs, Blue
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SPORTS
CHINESE SOCCER CLASSIC AT C. HILL TOMORROW
South China v. Sing Tao
BY. "PILAT”“
The first class between the giants" is scheduled for tomorrow at Caroline Hill when SOUTH CHINA meet SING TAO.
Up to the time of writing both teams had not yet decided on their Onal line-up but will probably be fielding the same eleven as last week.
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Assuming that they are fielding St. Joseph's: S. Tsang; Bowen, the same sides, I fancy the inter-Hussain, LAU Hing-kwong. mediate combination of the cham- Leonard, Maher: 8. Cruz, Man Chi- plans more than the Sing Tao. Iki. MacDonald, C. Santos and T.
understand Chan Tak-fal will be AIL turriing out for Sonth China in this all-important game.
SECOND. DIVISION
Police: A N. Other: Mul Blu- Apart from this match, in the ket, Faan Kwal-chol;Wong Chi- other games the home sides
man. Channing. Mak Ho-fan;
Gordon, Coul
and Kong Hing.
Royal Scots: Bankier: Fowler, Furnaby: Gibson Moore, Walker: McHattie. Meikle. Auld, Callaghan and Gibb.
favourites) and Nip Lum, and infield intact/Field 148, Blue Gate 158, Eve of should win. The closest one should Shaw, Morrison. against the Cardinals whose dis-which re-inforced by the inclusion Dancing 161. Half-Moon Eve 162, be that between Royal Navy and play against the Wildcats could of Denham Crary, George White. Just In Time 188. Kentucky 15 Royal Scots at Causeway Bay. only be classed as mediocre. Willie Wilson and Crooner Ruel Lauraber 161, Musketeer 156, Pat..
In the only Senior game tomor- The second game will see Chung makes a show of strength that ricia 181, Rose Evelyn 154, Rose-row, Kwong Wah, who have only
148, Strathbannock. - 142 Hwa in action against Recreio at gives them an even money chance Queen
a point to their credit, will find 11. a.m.: these wo squads are against any team in the com-Taxing Master 151.
the Police a hard nut to crack and ranked among the weaker outats petition.
a draw will probably result. and as there appears to be little The Collegians appear to have difference in strength, 2 close a slight edge in, attack, with the game should result, although it is doubtful if play will reach a high.
standard.
The Chinese, having several ex- perienced players, should take the 'points if Manager C. S. Chung has been able to eradicate their pitching weakness.
The last of the ladies' games should provide easy points for the Canadian Chinese lassics who will be opposed by the Little Flower Club.
Despite the loss of Mabel. Loule their keeper of the Hot Corner in past seasons, the Canuckettes ap- pear to be just as strong as last year's championship winning ag- gregation.
MEN'S MATCHES The first of the Men's matches will commence at 2 p.m. with the Canadian Chinese in opposition to
Heavy hitting of Dave Leonard, Stan "Powerhouse" Leonard, SK Powlawski and George Souza, but twirler Tuff Chinn should give the Chinese an edge in defence, that should even up the game:
THE PROGRAMME Programme and umpires are as follows:
" KOWLOON F.C. GROUND
9.30. a.m.: Cardinals v.. Wahoos (N. A. Beltrao. C. Figuereldo and
A. Lau).
2. Sussex Handicap. "B" Class, 1st Section, Six Furlongs Avon 150 lbs.. Bear Claw 156,
Blue Diamond 140. Conquering Time-157, Galaxy 155, Hopeful Star 181, Humdrum Eve 150, Jober 153, Liber 151, Red Feather 161, Re- siting Time 151. Ronson 153. Rose Emily 151.
4-Queens and Handicap...
"C" Class, Two Miles. A Green Time 142 lbs. Amber 11 135, Centre Court 155, Cheertul Star 155, Maple Star 140, National Victory 147. Perola d'Oriente 137,
Piccadilly Jim 157, Ruby Star 133,
11 am Chung Hwa v. Recreio (Shuttlecock 150, Spring Shine 147. H. Wing Lee, H. Quon and D. Twilight Star 142, Venus Bay 157, Walker).
Warrego River 154.
12.30 p.m.: Canadian Chinese v. LF.C. (F. J. Molthen, C. Marques and C. S. Chung),
MEN'S
V.
2 p.m.: Canadian Chinese Cyclones (J. Alvares, H. Campos the Cyclones, who registered and V. Marques). convincing win over the Filipinos 3.15 p.m.: Filipino Club v. In- .on opening day, while the Canadians (H. Quon, J. Delgado and A dians went down badly to Recreio M. Omar):
Aces.
The Cyclones made quite 'an impression on the fans, and look to be a consistent and. efficient squad that should cause the other pennaut con- tenders plenty of trouble. The kind of showing, that the Canucks will make, will depend entirely upon the burling form of Herbie Quon who is expected to have a change of battery mate.
Next item on the programme is
5. Essex Handicap, "A" Class, One Mile Clember 164 lbs., Confusion Bay 161, Craigavad 157, Distinctive Time 142. Dupont Bay 150, Eve of Heaven 144, Gay Star 140, Gretber 140, Johnber 145, O-Lan 155. Oonągn 140, White Diamond 147.
6.-Queenscliff Handicap, "D" Class, Six Furlongs
4.30 p.m.: St. Joseph's v. C.B.C. | A Good Time 135 lbs. Catterick (F. J. Molthen, H. Campos and C. Bridge 185, Colorado Star 140, Dick Marques).
Turpin 140, Forehand Drive 135, Grand Allegiance 135, Heinz 145, SECOND DIVISION 10a.m.: Recreto Bees v. Cosmo-Longdon 152, Lovely Kid 135, Nancy politan.
1.15 p.m.: V.R.C, v. Liga (T. Young, J. Welford and Yum):
2.30 p.m. 8th R.A. v. Royal Scots (C, Silva-Netto, R. Maxwell and E. Souza).
the Filipino-Indian fracas at 3.15 ARMY CRICKET
Let 135, Poconos 145, Pumelo 136,
Quick Despatch 154, Schmetterling 135, Sea Urchin 135, Strathearrick 182, Surprise Again 155, Tarzan 150.
7-Norfolk Handiacy, “C” Class, 2nd Section, One Mile Boolat Bay 153 lbs., Celtic Star 145, Dawn Star 140, Emergency
p.m. The former took t bad beating from the Cyclones last A feature of the friendly cricket Unit 155, Eve of Hunting 150, Gal- week, while the latter were not match between the Royal Army veston Bay 161, Guinness Time 158. given a chance to show their wares Service Corps and the Royal Corps Jane Doe 140, Lovely Star 159, when the slowness of the ladies' of Signals at Saokunpoo on Thurs Oomph 140. Rose Flana 181, Royal matches threw the day's schedule day was the excellent bowling of Highness 140, Scenic View 144, out of gear. In any case, it can Murphy and Martin
Soldier of Britain 142. be taken for granted that the In- RAS.C.-91 (Murphy 5 for 39);
dians are strong enough; not only Signals:-74 (Martin 6 for-321. to defeat the Filipino Club but
also to, finish in the top half of
the feague standings when "the SPORTING
season ends.
LONG-STANDING RIVALS
The nightcap at
4.30 p.m. should provide the best game of the programme as the con- testants will be those long- standing rivals of the baseball' diamond, Chung Hwa, and Dave Leonard's outfit, St. Joseph's.
· Playing under the banner at the. Hongkong Ball Club last year the collegiate outfit were the only squad to seriously threaten the supremacy of the Recreio Aces and are considered by many com petent crities to be just as strong.
ADVERTISEMENT
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for November Meeting, Sunday, 10th November, 1940, (weather permitting) may be obtained at-
The Secretaries Office, 3rd floor,
Prince's Buliding,--Des- Voeux Road, Central..
The Hongkong Jockey Club: Club House Happy Valley,
The Sports Club
The Club House, Macao, Entries close at NOON on Thursday, 31st October, 1940.
By Order,
T. A. MARTIN & CO...
Secretaries & Treasurers. Hong Kong, 25th October, 1940.
TODAY
8-Sussex Handicap, "B" Class, 2nd Section, Six Furlongs. Eve of Folly 147 lbs,, Eve of Rea- FIXTURES con 163, Expansion Time 149, HI
boro Bay 168, Hughber 156, Lanca- BOWLS-Gutierrez Shield Inter.shire Lass 152, Peaceful View 148, national Lawn Bowls Competi-otentate 144, Rob Roy 150. Hose
Jane 140, Thirty 8'x 181,
tion, Second Round, England v. "Wales; Ireland v. Switzerland;
Scotland v. India; Philippines v. GOLF STARTING
Australia (Craigergower green).!
3 p.m. CRICKET,
Sentor friendlies,
TIMES
starting
Kowloon CC. v. Hongkong C,C; The following are the Royal Civil Service C.C. v. Indian R.C. Hongkong Golf Club Junior Friendlies, Indian R.C times for Fanling tomorrow:- v. Kowloon CC: Hongkong C,C v. Police R.C.-.
a.m.
OLD COURSE
·
FOOTBALL-First Division, Navy . $20 0. B. C. Marton, A. J. Dennis,
v. Royal Scots (Causeway Bay): 925 F D. Hunter, 8. Jex. Eastern v Club (Caroline H): 9.30 E J. R. Mitchell, A. W. Ram- Middlesex v, St. Joseph's (800-
say.
kunpoo) 430 p.m. Second Divi- 9.35 L. R. Andrewes, C/ T. Suen.
V
9.40 D. Humphreys, W. Williamson. "0.45 R. K, Collings, W. C. Simpson. -0.50 J. L. C., Pearce, T. B, Low.
955 F. Groves, W. V. Aber 10.00 G. E. Costello, B. D. Evans.
sion, Ordnance v Club (Caro Iine H; Navy v. 30th R.A. (Causeway Bay); Middlesex Kwong Wah (Bookunpoo); Engi. neers v. Royal Scots (Military- 10.04 J. C. C. Matthews, B. C. Gard- EV) 3 pm; Kitchee v. Kow-
ner.
loon (Military), H.V.) 4.30p.m. 10.08 R. Young, S. L. Lloyd.. Third Division, Service Corps v10.12 1. B. Geare, A. W: Bourne, 12th R.A. (St. Joseph'a H.V,);, 18.18 J. G. Jansen, P. V. McLank..., 24th R.A.V. Air Force (Chat 10.20 A. N. and Q. A. A. Macfadyen ham Road); 35th R.A. v. Medi 10.24 E T. McMullen, W. Hewitt. cart. Corps (Stanley)
10.28 R. G. Farker, Capt. Thursby, 3 p.m.: Engineers v. Shell (St. Joseph's, 10.38 W. L. Alexander, J. Harrop.
10,37 -Major Hogg, M. L. Reidy. H.V.) 4.30 pm.
10.40 Lieut. Carter, G. T. Harrington. RUGBY-Club. A v. Navy. "A1044 T. W. Chattes, D. B. Evans.
(Club) 3.15 p.m. Club. 1st XV. (10.48 Col. MacPherson, Capt. Tomlin-
-Navy__is___XV (Club) __430 p.m. Police Amy 1st XV. YACHTING. Opening Cruise and
(Boundary Street 4.30 pm;
8.20 D. S. Edward, "A. L Eastman. official opening of new premises 825 1. Goldman, T. Y. C. Lee. of Royal Hongkong Yacht Club 920 C, M. Stark, P. E D'Almada (Kellett Island) 2.30 p.m. and Remedios. 8:45 pm: respectively.
TOMORROW
ท
'NEW COURSE
9.35 T. A Pearce, E. F. Pincher, 8,40 -F. A. Redmond, E. J. M, Churn, 8.45 Col Rose R. G. McKenzie, BOWLS-Gutierrez International | 0.50 5. Tomlinson, W. Kershaw.
Lawn Bowls, Competition Binti J. Linaker, J. J. von Muhlen final Round England or Wales 956: Comdr. Hole, T. Megarry,
Australia: nedy,
|10.00. T. G. C. Knight, A M, Ken-
Ireland or Switzerland. 18.04 Buckle, W. T. Kerr. Scotiandor India (KCC). 3115 R Parkin, C. 8. Clarke,
11.29. Capt. Preiser, Capi, LYNCH,
y. Philippines
..571
p.m.
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FIRST DIVISION
Middlesex; Drake: Revell, Bin- don; Dawes, Blackburn, White- house: Matthews, McEachran, Jen- ker: Pape, Gough, North: Pile,
Police: Taylor; Blackburn, Parnings, Thomas and Thomas. Howlett, Lau Hung-cho, Fertler
and Moss.
.:
Fraser, Parnaby, Falconer, Clark:
Royal Sects Duncan; Naysmith,
Symmons, Marshall. Hossack, Munro and Gilroy.9
Saw
Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY
TEAMS TODAY
The following will represent the YMCA. In hockey matches at King's Park this Saturday after-
noon:
Middlesex; Jackson; Freshwater, Riches; Parker, Bright, Wilkinson: Coomer, Pearson, Sheehan,
2nd XI V. RA.S.C. (3 o'clock); Ben- and Marrable.
Eastern: La Hin-hon; Kong tonstall and Corman: Macey, Dormer, well; Killeen and Saxby; Smita, Hep- Sin-king. Tsui Bo-wen; S. C. Li, Gilchrist, Ireson and Banks. Hsu King-sing.
1st XI v. Recreto (4.15. p.m.): Fish- Chung Yung-sum, Cheung Kam-lock: Jordan and Yourieff: Taylor, hoi, Yu Hop-hing. C. T. Tsao and Pennington and Waldron: Smith. Hau Ching-tao..
Morgan, Ure: Dunite and Highlands,
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