1941-01-04

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PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

SENIOR LOOP TO PROVIDE BEST

GAMES IN SUNDAY'S SOFTBALL PROGRAMME

Recreio Aces-Mohawk Tilt The Main Attraction

BY R.O.Y.

Although none of the three ladies' matches, which start off to- morrow's softball schedule, are likely to prove of any interest, "the three Senior Division fixtures, tha are down for decision in the afternoon, promise the finest after acon's entertainment that could be wished for. With the sir best teams in opposition, a record attem dance could be expected even if the powers that he were to doubl. the price of admission,

Good Soccer

At Caroline

Hill Today

BY PILAT" After the glut of charity and representative games, in the last week OF 50, the League again comes into its own this week-end when sönie good games should be witnessed,

The best this afternoon should be that between SOUTH CHINA and MIDDLESEX at Caroline Hill. The Caroline Hill team will have to be at their best to take full points.

SPORTS

ENJOYABLE MULE RACE MEETING HELD BY MIDDLESEX REGIMENT

THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENTAL MULE RACK MEETING held at the Kwants race course yesterday afternpon proved very enjoyable: and amusing. Lt. Col. H. W. M Stewart, O.B.E., M.C., was patron of the meeting.

There was a bookle and his penciller and a 50 cents tote win only with no place betting.

As for race 6 there was a selling) Harcock): 2, Oke (Capt. C. M. M, sweep which netted $239.

Man 3, Oxo (Lt. G. C. Dawson), The proceeds at the meeting are Tate: $2.20. for the Bomber Fund.

6. The Last Round Up. A final The Band of the Middlesex Re-contest, to be ridden by Arst and giment was in attendance and second jockeys of the previous played during intervals.

five races. One mile. For mules of all classes: 1. Easy Money ($22); 3, Blue Eyes (819); 3. Bahe ($23). Also ran-Oomph ($15); "Maybe (516)

Ready Cash ($16); Fun and Frolic (325); Underestimated (28) Never Again (538); Damsel In-distress ($40). Tote: $6.60.

THE OFFICIALS

Races 1. 2. 3 and 4 ware bare back, no whips and no spars, while Races 5 and 8 were with saddles. no whips and no spurs. THE RESULTS

I. The Hackney Hike. Three

As far as the girls are concern-over what was considered much ed, the Canuckettes should have the more experienced squad little trouble against the Little Both teams have sustained three KOWLOON, who will be at home Flower Club, although they may defeats but the Cyclones are ahead to EASTERN, will find it not an furlongs. For mules 13 hands and be forced to field many of their in the league standings, having easy task to check the strong Chunder: 1, Castigation (Pte. Tay- reserve players.

won one more game than Kassanese team who should gather full lor); 2, Demon (L/C. Cheal);' 3, In the second game at 10.30 Nazarin's Indian aggregation. points.

C.B (Pts. Drake) Tote: $5,30 to am. the Baby Panthers will give

50..cts.". the Wildcats # little opposition but an upset is very remote even though anything is possible In a softball game--especially a ladles' game.

The Wahoos are likely to have a day out against the Ramblerettes in the last of the girls' games at noon, and will doubtlessly take this opportunity of giving their reserves a turn in the firing line.

CYCLONES-INDIANS CLASH The Senior loop commences with

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With Kelly Silva-Netto hurling for In the other senior match them, and In view of their earlier POLICE should account for ST. victory, the Cyclones must be con- JOSEPH'S at Boundary Street. ceded an even-money chance of

SEVERE TEST taking the honours.

SING TAO will have one of their MOHAWKS FAVOURED severest tests for some time to- Topping the bill. at the RF.C..morrow at Causeway Bay when to 50 cts. will be the Recreio Aces-Hongkong they meet NAVY in what should Baseball Club fracas which. If any-be a close game. thing like their previous clash,

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Officials of the meeting were:- Patron: Lt.-Col, H. W. M. Ste wart, O.BE... M.C.: Stewarda: Maj. 2. Thể, Delhi Donkey Durbar. |J. E. Dobbs. MC., Maj. S. F. Hedge- Four furlongs. For mules of all coe Maj. W. C. Newton, Capt. B classes (To be ridden by other T. Guscott; Clerk of the Course: ranks RTA.S.CO): 1, Danny: 2R.S.M. H. Farrow, M.B.E; Judge: Can't Win; 3. Amoy. Toto: 532.40 | Capt. W. H. P. Chattey: Assistant Judges: Capt. A. G. Hewitt, Capt. 3. The Korporal's. Kanter. Four C. M. M. Man: In charge of the furlongs, For mules between 13 Paddock: Capt. T. W. Chattey, Another good match is promised and 14 hands: 1, Nekaker (Pte. 2 Lt, F. S. C. Hancock; In charge should keep the fans on tenterat Boundary Street where KWONG Taylor); 2. Nagasaki Joe (L/C. of the Totalisator: 2/Lt: G. W. Both Reeves); 3, Narvick (Pte. Collron). | Flood, C.S.M. Bean; Starter: Capt. hecks throughout the struggle.

WAH meet ROYAL SCOTS.

Tote: $2.60 to 50 cts.

P. A. Fishbourne: Surgeon: Capt. Three A.. Warrack, R.A.M.C. Mules pro- furlongs. For mules 14 hands and vided by courtesy of Maj. E. L. Rugby Tournament against the Po-json, Sergeant Manfeld, C. F. O Hce on the Navy ground today, Wtr. King, F/Lt. Taylor, A. B. over: 1. S. Ramo (P. S. M. Ure); Law, R.LA.S.C.

kick-off at 4 pm. 2, 'S Chippy (D/M. Holdford): 3.

Longmuir, 8/Lt. Beattle, B/Lt. 9 Fish (Sgt. Bayly). Tote: $4.70.

Lt. Morahan: 8/Lt. Mc69; Tel Poole. NAVY RUGBY XV 5. The Officers' 'Opeless 'Op.

Reserves:-S/Lt. Kennedy, Cdt. For mules of all The following will represent the Tel. Bowden; Lt. Carter (Capt), Lt. Lamble, L S. A Palmer, IL' A. C. classes: 1, Oscar (2/Lt. F. S. C. Royal Navy, in the Quadrangular Rutherford; 8/Lt. Winter, Lt. Wat- Stockham.

The Mohawk tribe downed the sides possess a fairly strong de- Aces 5-4 at the last time of asking

The Scots forwards, how- fence.

the Cyclones-Indians clash at 1.30 and again the margin should be Fans will remember that in their favour although it will the former took a close decision likely be just as close. The Ram- over their compatriots in the first blers will be handicapped by the round, to register a surprise win absence of Linho and Zinho Go- sano, both of whom are on the

injured list, but have very worthy substitutes as far as defensive

SUNDAY SHOOT work is concerned but who are not

PROGRAMME

ROYAL SCOTS CLUB TO RUN MEETING

quite as handy as the Gosano boys with the hickory,

CURTAIN CLOSER

ever, with their bustling methods should turn the game in their favour.

4. The Sergeants' Sude.

ANNUAL RACING Five furlongs.

CARNIVAL

Second Day, Feb. 17

The curtain closer will see the 1. PERTH PLATE-(First Sec- Chinese Baseballers In action tion)-Winner $1,500 Second $500. at St. Joseph's, who are still Third $300. For Australian sub-

at the top of the league tables, scription. ponies of 1941. Weight The Royal Scots Affilated Rifle tied with the Mohawks, despite for Inches as per scale. Winners Club have very kindly consented going down badly to the

co-Barred. Jockey allowance. Entrance

to run the Rifle Meeting on Sun-leaders at their last start. The Entrance $10. Half a Mile. day, January 5. They have decid- Chinese Club has been responsible

(Note-One entry only will be

ed on the following programme for` some amazing reversals of made for Races 1 and 9. Entries and are presenting spoon prizes

as shown below:-

(1) 10 Shots series at 200 and 500 yards, one handicap spoon prize for each class.

(2) Team Shoot: Entrance fee $1

per team. Team of 4 of any class,

form this season and have drop Iped points to the Cyclones, Indians

and the Saints.

and

will be divided into First Second Sections by a draw).

2- FOOCHOW HANDICAP- Their best performancе Was Winner $1,000, Second $350. Third their defeat of the Mohawks and $250. A Handicap for China ponies. on that showing must be consider-Jockey allowance. Entrance $10.

ed to have a chance against any One and a Quarter Miles,

no handicap to count Affiliated team in the competition-if Men- 3. AUSTRAL BLACK ROCK Clubs may enter as many teams tor Abe Liu can field his best STAKES.-Winner $1,750.

as they wish. Prize: A spoon for line-up.

each member of the winning team. (3) Pool Bull Shooting at both 200 and 500 yards. A spoon prize

will be given for the first Pool Bull

to be scored at each range.

NEEDLE MATCH

Second

$600. Third $400. For Australian ponies. Griffins of this Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale.

Feature of the Second Division Winners 7 lbs penalty. Jockey al- matches at the Chatham Road lowance. Entrance $10. From the ground will be the needle match between Chung Hwa and the Re-

(4) Revolver Shooting: 6 shots 1 creto Bees which will probably minute at 20 yards-1 target; 6 decide the championship. of this shots 15 seconds at 15 yards-1

section.

target: 4 shots 6 seconds at 10 The former have not been given şards-4, targets. 1 Nett spoona close run in any of their pre-

Continued Page 12 Cpl., 3

TODAY'S HOCKEY

MATCHES

prize for winner with highest scorevious outings but will receive a The following are selections for

in all 3 practices.

(5) Clay Pigeon Shooting: A Nett spoon will be presented for. the winner of the Clay Pigeon Shoot

The competition to be decided by Major W. Newton.

(6) No individual may win more than one spoon, H.K.R.A. spoons will be presented as on previous cccasions.

WEDNESDAY SHOOT.

It is notified for Information

that the Shoot, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1941, now been postponed until Wednesday, Jan. 22,

has

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