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SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1928.
THE WORLD SPORT
LIKELY WINNERS FOR TO-DAY.
TIPS FOR HAPPY VALLEY MEETING.
[By Rambler."}· Despite the inclement weather
I have no doubt that we shall soc
Home keen and interesting racing at the Happy Valley this afternoon.
he can on "a dry course.
MIDDLESEX & KENT VICTORIES.
NOTORIOUS “RED" SENTENCED.
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INTERPORT TENNIS.
DATES OF MATCHES WITHI HONGKONG TEAMS.
(Continued from Pane 9.) Cheong Si-mel (Cheung Hong- The Honorary Secretary of the ang alins Wong Tock-chat), who Shanghai Lawn Tennis Association Was subsequently sentenced to announces that the following definita three years imprisonment by the arrangements have been made in Dutch Government.
connexion with the forthcoming In- Afterwards terport tennis series a
Shanghal ho was banished to the Papua Is- towards the end of this month land of Singaradja, a bordering
Hlale of the Dutch East Indies, be- Saturday
May 26:--Hongkong Shanghai Ladiesong
cunse he was fond of giving lec-singles match nui ono doubles match. tures, in gaol In the Malay, lan-i Hongkong y Shanghai-one mixed
guage. Fortunately on the birth day of the Queen of Holland in
| 1923,' he was released, and baufsh
ed to Singapore."
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doubles mintch.
v
Shungan Ladies, one singles match. May 27:-Hongkong Ladies Hongkong Men Shanghai Men,
match. our doubles
(Continued from Pago 1.)
Staples took 7 wickets for 44 in
Brains of Murement. Cambridge's first innings. Notts Wong Teck-chai was undoubted-Ladies did little better at their first at-ly the brains of the local movo- tempt, chtelly because of some fine ment, and his arrest, followed by bowling by the new Cambridge a continuance of C.J.D. raids, has) bowler, B. D. Blundell, whose 6 completely defeated the latest and wickets were obtained at a cost most extensive Communist offen- of 61 rups.
sive in Malaya. successful
Staples was 'again' when Cambridge went in 22 runs in arrears. He took & wickets for
HARDINGE'S BEST. Superb Display Against Gloucester.
deserve the warmest
The Singapore police authorities tion for the manner in which they have dealt with this menace to society. The movement has been temfiorarily arrested, but vigilance| will always be necessary....
Dhe
one
Monday, May 28:-Hongkong
Shanghai Ladies," doubles match.
Hongkong Men v Shanghai Men,
match. angles Titerday, May 23:-Hongkong Men Shanghat Men, une doubles match and one singles match.
Wednesday, May 30-1longkong
Shanghai Ladies, Indies
ont
Men Shanghai Men,
one singles match.
Hongko
All matches will be played on the Majestic Hotel Courts,
It is probable that both the Hors- kong ladies' team and the Hongkong. men's team will arrange matchen The Kuala Lumpur Outrage. Hardinge, always a prolific run-Evangelie de la Popular is of in- od
The following extract from the against the various local clubs as soon as the interport series is decid- gelier when once set, compiled one terest, as showing that the bomb- of the highest scores of his career against Gloucestershire at Glouce-ins of the Chinese Protectorate at HOW MUCH DO YOU
The programme contains a number of promising events, chief among which is the Third. Aggregate
37. Stakes. I am of opinion that the
make weather will not
nny difference to the result as my selection, Boxing Eve, which I am confident will win. Training ilmes over all kinds of tracks have led me to believe that he can do' equally as well on a wet course as One Third is naturally a danger, as he is also a good pony, but the best I can for him is to allocate him to second place..
1 reserve third place for San Diego. The race should he very fast considering the going, and I am inclined to the lief that Boxing Eve will still have a bit up his sleeve at the finish.
The first race looks a good thing for Tartar. Although he has been trained in the dark, he is sure to be fit and well and if ridden by Dr. Reidy is certain to acore. Pauling Stag will be a trier for second piace, with King Constantine filling third place..
Kuala Lumpur was originally in- tended to be an attemit on the fe of the High Commissioner himself: 4
ster. Vigorously attacking the bowling from the outset, he scored 263" (not out) in a total of 179, a feature of the innings being
"After holding a general meet- splendid partnership with Woolley.
Gloucester had failed In the firsting in the Malay Peninsula suveral innings, and seldom looked likely to men were arrested by the British recover, Kent winning by an in- Government. All the anarchists nings and G6 run8, The scores were bitterly grieved and devised a scheme for revengò. It was to bomb the Governor of Singapore. They decided to carry out the Kent: 479 (for 6 wickets scheme on January 3, 1925, when
were:
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Gloucester: 174 and 230...
decd),
Replying to Gloucester's effort, Kent made light of the attack. The second race is a certainty Hardinge claimed the giant's share for Sunning. This pony is a mud-of the runs, but he was splenilldly lark and a good strider. He should supported by Woolley, who made cover the sloppy track in fine style. 197 before his dismies. Kom Tong Hall and Bankra should secure the places.
The certainty for the third race is Blackstone, Hall, while Fifty- Fifty should come in second. If started, and Ceasar should collect third money,
[,
YORKSHIRE SETBACK.
Little Northants Infliels Surprise,
Yorkshire received a shock and
the Governor of Singapore,, went on a tour of the s.s. and F.M.S. Comrade Miss Wong So-ying un- dertook to throw the bomb and comrade Yal Mun to shoot with! the pistol. The two comrades tried to meet the Governor but in vain. They thign changed their plan and went to Kuala Lumpur to bomb the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, F.M.S."
YACHT LARCENY.
a set-back at Northampton, when. faced with a total of 164, ingy failed badly and fell short by LOLA "BOY" ACQUITTED OF 15 runs.
Northants gained five points for
Our little favourite, Mowgli, looks a certainty for the Afth race. This pony has always shown the most consistent form in iL'a owner's slabies. Chatto, if ina lend on the first ininnings, the form, should account for secopil scores being? place, with third place to be con- tested for between Zin and Skipper.
CHARGE.
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Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon. Magistracy yesterday acquitted the
KNOW?
The following general know- } ledge paper has been taken from the Daily Express,
Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 16 of this isane.
một kế
A
What doon the Church commen orate on Maundy Thursday?
Who is the Tiuke of Cornwallt.
On what rinera are the following Peterborough; tong-Bathe
Liverpool: Gloucester? What is the kun?
Name in chronological order that four best-known tragedica of Christopher Marlowe.
What won the distinguishing fer- turn of the last of these tragedica? 7 What
the ik
Kuisar-i-Hind
B
Medal? Where is the Sea of Marmoral?: Who controls it, and by what trenty?
Who wrote the following: Cran-
ford; The Seven Pillars of Wis~:
don: Endymion; Redgauntlet?
State the miles to be observed in
10 What, in mythology, was Lethal,
11
writing a rondeau.
12
How many degrees are there in a right angles
Northants: 164 and 50 (for 3 Chineso yacht "boy" who was charged was employed on tho" Lola ho bora a
wickels).
Yorkshire: 149.
good character.
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day:
Banka.. Hongkong Bank, $12873 n. Chartered Bank, · £214 b. Marcantile A. & B., 433) n. P. and O. n. East Asle $75 n...
Insurances.
Canton Ins., $620 a.
Union Ins $3224 X. Div North China, Ins., Tis. 140 n.
b,
• Yangtaze Ins:, $50 h.. China Underwritúra, $2) China Firos, $204 h. X. Div H. K. Fire Ins: $750.
Shipping.
Douglagos $398.
H. K. Steamboate, $281 . H. K. Tuga, 821 3. Indo-Chinas, (Dof.) $65
Sholl Trans., 94/-
1.
Union Waterboats, $201 b.
Mining.
Benguets, $11. Kailans. 60/. b. Langkats, Tis, 812.20 b. S'hai Exploration, Raubs, $4 p. Tronohs, 17/6 n.
Tls. 2.80 b.
Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $1301 m. Whampoa Docks, $40 n.
China Providonts $5.10 a. Hongkows, Tls. 160 b New Engineerings, Tls. 5 b. Shanghai Docks, Tls. 110 h,
Cottons,
Ewo Cottone, Tls. 8.75 b. Orientals, Tls. 2.20 s... S'hai Cottons, Tis. 51 (old) s.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
H. and S, Hotels, $9.15 b. H. K. Lands,` $64) B, K. S'hai lands Tls. 144 b. Humphreys, 3142 n. Realties, $8.25 b. Territorials, $1 Ji.
Public Utilities. Tramways, $24. 8. Peak Trams, (old) $131 b.. Star Forries, $64. China Light, (Old.) $11 s. H'kong Electrics, $691 s. Macao Electrics,, $261 b. Telophonos $5.25 b. China Винен, Тін. 9 ». Singapore Tractions, 9/6 b. Industriala.
China Sugars, $2.90 b. Malabons, $243 n. Canton Icos, $4 n. Comente (Comb,}8 9 B. Ropos (Old) '87,10 h United Asbostos $10 n.
Stores &c.
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Dairy Farms, $211 8. Watsons, $14.10 n. Der A. Wing, .50 ." Lane Crawfords, $3.75 Mackintosh, $20 n. Sinceros, $9 Wm. Powolls, $3 n.
Miscellaneous,
Amusements, $20 Constructions, $1 n. B'que Ind, G. Bonds, 62%
on remand with stealing $23 from 2nd. Continuing, Mt. Remedios said that I hear that Mr. Beith
Lieut. J. A. Burns, Scots Guards, he had been through the evidence and is sending
couple £1
whilst the complainant and two other would submit that there was no evi- of
The veteran Rhodes found the eers were bathing off Lamma Isdence against the defendant. Mr. ponies out งง the sixth
pitch much to his king, as he land on Sunday, May 13. event and the poney ridden by generally has at Northampton,
Remedios also commented up n the Mr. J. M. Remedios appeared for fact that the money, the subject of himself should win. That ridden and took 5 wickets for 37 runs. the defondant and said that since the the charge, had not been produced. by Mr. Piddes Wilson should be
Yorkshire appeared to be in a last hearing when he had applied for Acting Sub-Inspector Mnir replied second and Mr. Beith's other can comfortable position but they an adjournment to call evidence of that Lieut. Burns had his purse and didate should secure the remain-reckoned without their hosts character, he discovered that the dé money in his pocket for production ing place.
Thomas had a day of brilliant fendant was only recently employed if required. He had not been askel The Haugh shofíld finish first in
by Capt, Payton Rell, the owner of to produce it. success, maintaining excellent
the Yacht Lola. Capt. Reid could not, His Worship remarked that it was the seventh race, with Wine Buy length and dismissing 6 Yorkshire therefore, say much for the accused a singular omission and discharged II. K. G. Loan, 5% (second and My Toy third;
except that during the time that he the defendant.
Pull Moon, which is looking well jand will be ridden by Mr. Wong, should score in the eighth event, although he will have a good tussle with Tangle if he runs. Man Of War and As You Like should fight for third place.
In the ninth race, New Year's Eve will make our friend Feck step on it over the mile and quarter. I should have preferred the former in the "A" class sprint. Still, if the mud does not inter- fere with him, be will win all right. Peck should come in close second with Fifty Fifty run- ning with Chemal for the third, position.
The Selections.
My selections are:
Race 1.
1. Tartar.
2.
Fanling Stag
3. King' Constantino.
Race 2.
1. Sunning.
2; Koin Tong Hall.
Bankra.
3.
Hace 3.
1. Blackstone Hall.
2. Fifty Fifty.
3. Caesar.
Race 4.
1. Boxing Eve. .2. One Third San Diego.
1. Mowgli.
2. Chalto.
3. Skipper.
Race 5.
Race 6,
1. Mr. Beith's mount.
Mr. Fiddes Wilson's mount. 3. Mr. Belth's mount.
Race 7.
1. The Haugh. 2: Wine Boy.
3. My Toy.
Race 8:
1. Full Moon.. 2. Tangle..
8. As You Like It.
Race 9.
1. New Year's Eve.
2. Peck.
B. Fifty Fifty.
batsmen for 4 runs.
DARING DECLARATION. Surrey-Sussex Duel Washed Out,
Sussex made an exceedingly sporting, if dangerous declaration in their first innings at the Oval, but Surrey held their end up with out passing the total. The match does not count in the championship as less than six hours of play was possible. The scores were:
Sussex: 139 (for 4 wickets
decd.) Surrey: 82 for 2 wickets.
OXFORD FORTUNATE.
Forced To Follow On At Oxford.
Oxford University was in scri- ous danger of an innings defeat against Derbyshire. The visitors dismissed the compiled 294 and University for 149, forcing the fol- low-on, Bad weather prevented definjte termination of the match. The scores were:
Derbyshire: 294.
Oxford U.: 149 and 123 (for
4 wickets).
Lee took five Oxford wickets for
42 runs, in their first innings.- Reuter
LOCAL TENNIS.
L.R.C. "CLUB" DAY NEXT
MONTH..
Saturday, June 16, will be a "Club" day at the Ladies Recreation Club, when the American Mixed Dou- bles (Handicap) tournament, for prizes kindly presented by Mrs. R. Hancock, Mrs. Tottenham and Mrs. Doyle will be held. Entries in the mixed pairs have to be made before June 18 to Mrs. JR. Craig, the Hon. Secretary. Play will commence at 9 o'clock. An exhibition match (men's doubles) will also be played.
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