THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, APRIL
1994.
REVELATIONS OF THE 3RD
·NAVY ·HALL
hiany racing enthusiasts will, I am sure, regret to hear 'that Nivy Hall succumbed to, an attack of Colje on Wednes "iday evening dast.” He was a most genuine racer and won many good faces at Happy Valley since his debut in 1932.
Originally owned by Mr. Ho Kom,tong, he was later Kold to Mr. Samson and it wan for this gentleman that he wott most of him races. Next week I will give his turf him. tory in dotalt for-the benefit of readers, but I might here mention that, - dürfng, Ála facing carece, he has been de-. moted to as low as "C" class. His-racing succemes however, merited his promotion to "A" class, in which' category hey was recently placed,
SENATORS LOSE DOUBLE
HEADER
DAY OF EXCITING
BASEBALL
EXTRA MEETING
CONDITIONS WHICH SUIT SOLDIER OF CHINA
IS COPPER IDOL TO BECOME A
PUBLIC IDOL?
WEST PARADE'S PERFORMANCE NOT
· ALTOGETHER A SURPRISE
By "Captain Foster")
In my notes last week I hinted at the possibility of seeing many well backed ponies "go under" on the strength of a hard course, but I did not imagine that the reversal of form would have been so pronounced. Such is the glorious uncertainty of racing! My nap tip in Saucy Face was the only animal to score a win and she just managed to secure the first position by a head.
BRITAIN
AND HER DAVIS
CUP CHANCES
Fred Perry, English tennis ace, with F. Robb, champion of India, who met in an exhibition match at Bombay to aid the victims of the recent earthquake.
VERY BRIGHT, THINKS G. P. HUGHES
..
CONSIDERS AUSTRALIANS WILL
FIGURE PROMINENTLY
IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS MADE BY VIVIAN MCGRATH
G. P. Hughes, captain of the British team who recently toured Australia, is confident that Great Britain will retain the Davis Cup. Inter- viewed prior to the team's departure for Europe.. Hughes emphasised the difference between victories gained whilst. touring and those obtained in the Davis Cup..
"When Great Britain sete out to want to his father and with down- defend the Davis Cup this your," cast cycs neked whether he could he said, "nothing will be left to give up cricket for lawn tennis. - chanco. The best mon will be A. K. Quist, by the way, cole- trained for that challenge round, brated his twenty-first birthday and will be allowed to play only during the Australian champion- against the best professionals and ships" by n victory in partnership best men available. It will be a with D. P. Turnbull over R. Dunlop campaign planned for the retention|and C. Angus in three sota, of the trophy. The Australian- team will have to carry their
Icentres of Europe, and play on all types of courts. Provided they survive the earlier rounds, and the Inter-zone final, they will at best have only a short concentrated pre- paration in England for that vital
The greatest disappointment to seen him give shocking displays. me was the poor display of Blatre I also said that the opposition last In the Subscription Griffins Spring Saturday was net strong, and that, Handlenp in which race he literally I could not see him run unplaced. mast We all know he was in a run nowhere,
Soldier of China has shown us accommodating mood and shewed a that he is a good pony when cond!-clean pair of heels to the rest of New York, April 19. tions under-foot are firm and. nl- the field in the Mira Bay Handicap.
nefeld in the Mire West Pa"HOBBS" GATES A BAN UPON WOMEN rackets svecessfully to the lending The collapse of Washington though he, won the Hongham Bay Senators in
double header Handicap in most convincing style unexpected. I mentioned lust Fri- against Boston was a feature of li 2-32 4/5 for the Champions dis-day that he was faneled and tipped to-slay's mujor league baseball. tance. I do not think he is the him for the second position in the The Senators were noged out in equal of either Soldier of Britain Commonwealth Handleap. Second the first game, and well beaten In or Brillant Star.
Section). It was therefore sur the second. New York Yankees were in a happy frame of mind, scoring lea 14m
against Philadelphia.
Bud Parmeleg was in fine pitching form in the Giants Philadelphia
National League match, when the
I will, however, concede that prising to see that he was not
Great Compliment To The Surrey Idol
ATHLETES
When the new wall is completed Free State Refuses To
Alter Previous Decision challenge round."
Soldier of China has been un-backed in the Daily Double. lucky insofor that, until last ifaving heard that Great Hall had the Oval; the main entrance is Saturday, he has had to race on put up a very good gallop and to be furnished with gates bearing the name of the most famous Suc soft course on which he appar finished strongly I ently cannot act to advantage. would win. I always had a fearrey batsman. Thin Information is so much to of Racing Triumph's gameness and Hobby has
thought he
London, Apr. 13.
suffering FROM A REACTION,
Perry To Remain An Amateur
PROFESSIONALISM
Irish women are not to take part Recalling the performances of NO INTEREST ́ ́IN
committee expressing raise the ban placed on them remarked that McGrath was easily and appeciation of failed to secure support at a beaten by Perry and Austin and
Jatter were blanked' out and the the good for future guidance, and am now inclined to ignore his India to already cabled from in athletic events. A proposal to ¡McGrath and Quist in 1933 Hughes
Giants scored two runs.
Full scores as supplied by Router were"
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicugo..
Hartnett hattered)
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
R HE
9 0
2
3
0
(The match was called f
"I am not interested," was the
we must not overlook the decisive prospects for the future, and this his nderful compliment." It specially convened meeting of the twice by Lee. They were no matchaconic reply of F. J. Porry, un.
observation. I think, can also be this applied to Great Hall.
SURPRISE PERFORMANCE.
victory of Soldier of Germany in the Colonial Stakes in the very
is a peculiarly happy method of National Athletic and Cycling for overseas players then, and in creditable time of 2-00 4/5 for the
Association of the Irish Free face of their grunted improvement, doubtedly the beat Inwn tennis mije, the separate, quarters being: Wonderful Stag has a habit of prowess at the Oval, inasmuch ne
commemorating the great player Stale at Dublin, this following on they have yet to reproduce their player in the world to-day, when he 29 3/6:30 3/5: 30 2/5: 30 3/5.“bobbing up" when least expected, the same thing was done, for "W.
a recommendation urging the in-Australian form overseas,
was naked at his home pear Ealing, I am fully aware that the pony was and he made no mistake when he G.", his rival in century records.
clusion of women in athletics ( "I should be sorry to think we W., whether he was going to be carrying 5 tbs. less than weight pomewhat easily won the Common- The great gates at Lord's were which was passed at the annual British playora were anything near come a professional. He had just for inches, but this does not detract wealth Handicap (First Section) in erected in memory of Dr. Grace. congress of the Association re-jour top at present. We are suffer- returned from the eight-months from his meritorious performance, the very good time of 2-35 1/6 for and hear an Inscription to that cently
ing a eraction from our exertions tour to the United States and Aus At Mr. "Eerdie" Seires, rodi # very the mife and a quarter. I must effect.
tralia. once, the President of last year. I would point out that - elever race on him but, in view of confess that this performance came
Blackrock, one of the most In-in the off season year we lost all "I have boon tentatively sp at the indifferent display of the pony as a surprise to me as I did not
In future the principal entrance fluential Roman Catholic colleges three texts played in South Africa, proached several times by profes- in the capable hands of Mesara, think him good enough to beat the gates at Kennington. Oval will be in the country, quoting the Pope's but we returned to Europe and won sional organisers, but have never Sung and Duitz in previous races, pan
panies he did. His light weight known as the "Hobba" gates, Encyclical on the subject of] the Davis Cup.”
had a concrete proposal," he said. in which Soldier of Germany has (140 lbs.) was all in his favour but which will be completed in time women in athletics, declared that Hughes readily admitted that "If I had, they would have recolved ahewn very marked tendencies to he was well handled by Mr. Nor- for the opening of the cricket ne boy from the college would be McGrath and Quist have made the game reply us I have given. run off the course, as it were, by m Deltz whu finished very acason.
allowed to compete at any meet-rapid progress since last year. (Bit Terry homered and Bugging the outer rail. I cannot say strongly on him.
ing in which women were taking "Particularly has the development
yoti," Parmeled allowed only three hits that I am satisfied as tai hia In Good Time ran very badly in THE DAVIS CUP.
of McGrath surprised us. Whether "What about going in for poli- An animated controversy in the it Is the conditions of his hometis?" he was asked, to which his to the eighth inning aftor which he gameness. The pony may have an the Union Plate which was won
Free State Press resulted, from land, or the courts here, or the father, Mr. S. F. Perry, a former which it soon became clear that natural reaction of a young boy M.P. for Kettering, replied: "Fred the action of Blackrock College Letng among his own people and used to help me in my electioneer. had the support of all the other his own crowd, I cannat say, but ing, and I mow how he could colleges in the Free State.
Athere is no doubt McGrath is 'put things across' when addressing
the seventh inning awing to heavy fog).
PhiIndephia New York
was punished)...
Pittsburgh
ป 5 4
St. Louis
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Washington
Boston
Julius Solters,
144:19
2
48
&
47 2
5 10
0
ה
from. Baltimore scured
run for Boston).
Washington
Boston
newcomer
24
home
(Cissel homered for Boston).
New York
(Dickey, and Lazżeri homered).
Philadelphia
3. 5
7 13
( 1
10 a I
4 11.
3
·8 4 3
ນ 11 3
2 8
(Johnson hit two home runs).
Detroit
(Gehringer homered),
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
(Joc Vosmick
3 G
homered
14
for
Cleveland with a 400 foot drive); }
Dunne, Of
Arsenal Also
.!
Says "No"
REFUSES TO BE TRANSFERRED
Another famous internationali footballer, James Dunne, whose
intense dislike to galloping in readily by The Bodegn, and "mud" and it will therefore be Classic Hall captured the Tai Wan | Interesting to see how he will per-Bay Handicap.,
form on his next outing on a good Mr. Deitz had a field day, winn- ing four races, and the two rides
course.
Borotra Backs Great Britain To Win
He
IN
...I would...however, .act. warily and in which he shoue to advantage. Basing his predictions on what the specially convened meeting, it a happier player here more venture the crowd from the platform. But unt put too much reliance on a fur-were on Wonderful Stag and May-be jokingly called" his "great was decided iliat no action should some, and with a great deal more I have the impression that for the ther sparkling display on his part, flower. Mr. Harriman had two theory of probabilities." Jenn be taken to implement the decision initiative.
moment politics will not be seri- very popular wins on The Bodova Borotra, the French tennis player, of the congress regarding the
lously considered. and Copper Idol. His old time said in mall week: "England has participation pl women in I
playing wonderful. have cerae away greatly im tennis. I would not say Perry pressed with the Australians," Mr. retain | athiptics, rush on Copper Idol was most 50 chances out of 100 to
was at his top when McGrath Perry Jun, sald. pleasing to watch. Mr. Soares the Davis Cup, the United States
"They have so Borotia revealed that he and beat him-I have seen him play much young talent that win on Soldier of Germany is de- has 25 chances Australia 15.
merc serving of mention as the asimal France Ave, rad Japan live. Brugnon would play in the Davis Letter--but the magnificent vic youths in their teens can play in we know is no
over Cup doubles this year, while Mar- arm-chair ride. pince the United States
tury of young McGrath will sur real championship form. Vivian Mr. Paul Botelho hundled West Australia because of its doubles | lin^and Boussus would take care Frise critics abroad, as it no McGrath is 30 points better in Parade nicely, and Mr. Tam Man strength."
To, the leg
doubt surprised his own Aus- Australia than he was over here. tralia. The Davis Cup is very "The Australian team-Jack hard to win, and while I admit Crawford, McGrath, Adrian Quist, you Australians have very good and D. Turnbull-will take a lot of cause to be optimistic, I still boating in the Davis Cup. I be- think Britain holds the trumps." Ilove they will be our challengers at
Wimbledon next July."
Perry holds the Amertean and Australian championship.
ERIOR.
Wa rode a well timed race on Classic Hall,
THE MACAO
MEETING
GOOD PROGRAMME ARRANGED
races,
Colony To Receive Tennis Interport Invitation
SHANGHAI L.T.A., PREPARING FOR
SUCCESSFUL SEASON
Com
FOR WIMBLEDON.
The Australian lady champion, Misa Joan Hartigan, seems certain to compléte ut Wimbledon this year, Having won the Australian title) for the second consecutive year
CANTON INTER-CLUB TENNIS MATCH
Deutscher Klub
con-
As tennis hulds one of the slon. Dates for the commence- and those of New South Wales, leading places in the world of ment of the league and champion- | Victoria, South Australia, Queens- aport, naturally its commands a ships will be advertised ni later land and New Zealand she is! (By "Captain Foster") very large following among the date,
naturally anxious to go abroad, but) An attractive.programme has hai writes the N. G. D. Nries.
cosmopolitan population of Shang.
ia unlikely to be able to do so From the spectators point of unless sent by the A.L.T.A. Canton Citizens To Meet been drawn up for the Macao
should Governed by an Association with view, the coming season
Financial arrangements have Meeting which will be held at efficient executives and a connell Present unlimited interest, as the already been discussed with Mr. Areia Preta, Macao, on Sunday composed of representatives of Association no doubt will extond Brookes. Should the A.L.T.A, de- next. The entries are fairly affiliated clubs the past senapan invitation to their old rivals, cide that it is desirable for Miss good, and 1 expect to see close generally have proved successful the Hongkong Association, to send Hartigan to go the expenses of her
Canton, April 19, Clean Interport team to Shanghal tour may be shared by that body. been arranged between the Can- An Inter-club tennis match has finishes in the majority of the sud, judging by present
about the middle of September to the N.S.W.L.T.A., and Mr. T. ton Citizens' Athletic Association. There are, in all, sevention, this season should
contest the right to hold
the Hartigan races, including two unofficial exception to the rule, as the Assu-veted Taggart Cup, at present N.S.W.L.T.A. has already agreed be played on the courts of the (her father). The and the Deutsche Garten Klub, to ciation intend events confined to Lady riders elaborate programme which will held by this port, also to arrange to pay its share. to map out an and Members of the Hongkong tend to surpass any on razord will prove of Interest. Captain in Australia that at the age of 14
such other exhibition Kames an
Deutsche Garten Klub on Saturday The story is going the rounds and Sunday next. Copper Idol, whom "Captain For Volunteer Mounted Troop. two provided the necessary support is transfer was sought by prom terugzente may become the public extremely popular events.
forthcoming.
league team managers, and players A. K. Quist had no interest in lawn on Saturday, and at 10.80 a.m. on Play will commenco at 3 p.m. nent First Division club, rofused idol before the and of this racing I cannot say vory much regard The
must be congratulated on the xcanon Invariably to leave the Arsenal, minking, with that of: Alex Jama's, two such.
ing the Unofficial races as I do mences with the league competi-asiatance they rendered the Hon. tennis Quirt's father, a promin. Sunday. The matches will not know the form of the ponies tion, which forms one of the most by the able manner in which they that his son gave distinct promise singles, mixed doubles and men's Secretary during the past season ent cricketer in his day, has stated sist of Indies singles, mon's rofusals, within 24 hours.
If again successful on his next competing in the Volunteers Interesting events among local Huddersfield Town spent sever appearance on the course, I shall Handicap, and I am also uncertain clubs of a fair, sized memeras submitted the returns and results as cricketer, and he was sure that doubics, and there will be sixteen al hours negotiating for Dunne's then be satisfied with his honesty, as to the acceptances for the ladies In
he would have gone far in the matches in all... of matches. thewo lengue matches, ton tranfer, Dunne is the Irish in-and predict many more, wins, and e tornational centra forward who in better campany.
med...
plavors are required in their At a Council meeting held - Inat
The teams are as follows: At the age of 14, however, expect to seo Sea View run well respective divisions. The fact that evening, it was unanimously decid-Qufat's great school friend, during ciation. Mrs. Leung, Mrs. Liu, Canton Citizens Athletic Asso- was transferred last September
A PUBLIC IDOLT*
the Belvoir Handicap (Second there are two divisions in the ed that the official ball of the vacation, suggested that he should Liu Yat-fong, Leung, Lau Fook- Is Copper Idol going to be the Section), and Semper Idem should league aflords an opportunity to Association for this year will be come over to the lawn tennis courts public's idol this year by proving be "Negotiation reached a point of himself to be the outstanding rubbed at thereabouts in the the player of medium standard to the Slazenger, but all other balls and give him a knack up.
Wong, Chiu Chee-wo, and Loe. agreement between the clubs, but of 19347 He has now won four First Section of the Belvoir Handi- Interest by meeting players out both parties in the competition. as a "pussy" gamo. He eventually Kantor, Mrs. Fischer, G. Bodikar, Deutsche Garten Klub.Mrs. when the matter was put to Dunne races in succession and his wins eap. No Fear and King'a Paradoside his own club in the weekly The longus competition is to com- consented to go, and, on their re-n. P Nawell, C. E. Watson, H. he refused to agree.
have been accomplished in an should be prominent at the finish. fixtures. In this manner, there is mence on Wednesday, May 30, and turn his father asked him how he Rodo, H. Schneider, E. Diliner, H. Dunne earned distinction with offortiens manner. Topine a great With a start, I favour the chances wider scope to acquire experience the closing dates for the champion-liked the game, to which Quist von Esson, P. Beckmann,
1 Sheffield United in the 1930-31 future for him, and he has shewn of The Carp in the Victoria Handi- which will pave the way to com ships will be: Mixed doubles, replied "not bad." His school For the Deutsche Garten Klub, acngon, when he was the leading us that all courses (wet or dry) are cap and, in his absence, I would petition in the scorer with 41 goals to his credit,alika to him.
be inclined to support Co-shlo, ships. It is anticipated that the Aux ; mon'e singles ("A" Class), apmewhat diegusted tone, Ges, he doubles wir will play in the mixed
champion June 1; mon's singles ("B" Class), friend, however, commented in a Mrs. Kantor He has gained six caps for Ireland. Mayflower's win was not on understand Hell for Leather will entries will be almost identicni Aug. 5; men's doubles, Aug. 6; can beat me now, and he nover hit Flacher with C. E. Watson, Mrs.
Arsenal have signed on Drake, expected. In my last notes I enld not be starting. Wakefold should with last year's, except perhaps International doubles (Roper a ball before to-day."" the young centre forward from he is an uncertain pony. I have have no difficulty in winning the the Inclusion Southampton. The foe was £6,000, soon him run good races and I have Stadium Stakes.
of the Junior Cup). Aug. 6; ladies' singles, Aug.
Loung and Mrs. Liu have not yet Athletic Club in the Second Divi-5; Indios' doubles, Aug. 5...
The story goes on that after an announced with whom they will other visit to the courts, Quist paly for the Canton Citizens fek
from Sheffield United to the Ar senal at a foo of £8,000.
w
Kame.
nie fundienp. As regards the Improve his game and adde to his will be accepted If agreeable to very loth to do so, describi Chan Chi-loung, Szeto Bick,