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LOCAL CRICKET
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1934.
NOTES
INDIANS MISCALULATION West Indies
OF K.C.C. BATTING
LEAGUE POSITION EVENED BY RESULT OF THE GAME
came
(By R. Abbi),
Tour
PERSONNEL OF
ENGLISH SIDE
IN MEMORIAM
THE THREE ST. LEGERS
ROGER CORBETT: LEAGUE
BADMINTON H.K. JOCKEY
(By "Capt. Foster")
It la with the profoundest regret D. C. II. Townsend (Oxford Uni- that I learned of the untimely versity) and Hollles (Warwick-death of Roger Corbett announced shire) have accepted Invitations to in the Telegraph yesterday and I accompany the M.C.C. team which am sure there are many who share a to tour the West Indica during that regret with me. the coming winter.
It is probable that one
in all.
LADIES' DOUBLES
They
RESULTS
SOLDIER OF BRITAIN'S STAGGERING TIME
RUNS BEST RACE OF CAREER AT
SATURDAY'S VALLEY MEETING
(By "Captain Foster")
The three St. Leger races produced three easy victorica. Soldier of Britain (Mr. Deitz) won the Hongkong St. Leger, Cavalcade (Mr. Pib) the Sub-Griffins St. Leger and Äble Amazon (Mr. Butler) the Freemantle St. Leger. The wins were sa convincing that I expect to see these same ponies score just sa casily in their respective Champion races next month,
4/6.
The time of 3-36, 2/5 registered by Soldier of Britain (Mr. Deitz) in the Hongkong St. Leger simply staggered me, the more so as I did not consider the pony a stayer. Liberty Bay is the only pony that has covered a mile and three-quarters in faster' - time. He created the record of 3-32 4/5 on February 20, 1933 when cantering away with the Challenge Cup, and registering the following quarters:—
The Club de Recreio "A" "x" parienced little dimculty in regis tering their first win in the Ladies Doubles Badminton League at St, Andrew's Church Hall when tho It is quite evident that the IR.C. skipper does not
I know him well, and many were tournament opened last evening.
defeated the home team com read my notes, or else does not agree with my theories,
the enjoyable ridica we had to- Not so long ago, after the Club threw away a League
morn xether in the Fanling country. He fortably by seven sais to two. game against the Civil Service by holding on to two player will be included, making 14 was of a rather retiring disposi Miss M. Woolley and Miss M. Churn tion, but was always most jovial Their only opposition came_from and companionable with hundred runs, I ventured the opinion that there was not
hin who took games from Mrs. Souza ́a sido in the League, barring the Club perhaps, that was George Geary, the England and friends, who were many. It was and Miss A. Remedios and from worth a hundred and seventy runs in the second inningscestershire cricketer, has turn-ambition of his to ride in the Miss O. Ribeira and Misa M. Basto, ed down a tempting offer by Grand National at Aintree, and I! The K.C.C., on the other hand on a Saturday afternoon, even if they had two hours Burnley, the Lancashire League do believe he would have been had a keen tussle against the given mount in March as shrewd Recreio "D", winning by the narrow to get them in. Over at the K.C.C. I am informed that club. the I.R.C. batted for two hours and left the K.C.C. an
He will take charge of Leicester owners and trainers had begun to margin of five games to four. Mia en waskest link in the Kowloon side hour and thirty-five minutes to get a hundred and eightyshire's winter cricket school, which realise that he was a capable and P. and I. Woolley were nepijayju the
was inaugurated a year ago and dashing rider over the fences.
30 3/5-1-40 4/5-1-31 1/5-200 3/5-2-31 2/6-3-02-3-32-
4/5, --or alternatively to stop at the wickets.
He was a heavy man, normally losing their three games by 4-21, will be in the Leicestershire alde
scaling at 14 stone. To ride 106-21 and 6-21.
SAINTS AND RECRIO "A". As n St, Loger gallop; however, not eligible to compete. King's I am not sure how many runs Fincher and put up a simple catch next season.
stone 11 lbs. as he did on one oc-
The scores in the first mentioned Soldier of Britains performance Warden ran disappointingly and In the laat quarter while S. A. Ismall had a go at R.
J. A. J. Christy, the Southcaslon he had to train very hard,
shows up wil As u Ho match were as follow: of an hour of their innings, but. Lee before he was seeing the ball African cricketer, who has been which explains why he was
matter of novor, looked com.ortable through. seen riding at Happy
Miss M. Woolley and Miss M. interest I give the three beat gal-out the race. Ribble ran a grost allowing twenty-nine, a declaration properly. Smith came on to bowl
Churn (St. Andrew's) bent Mrs. lops to date in the St. Leger. pony and revealed nimspiť a genu at a hundred and fifty would have better than any one on his side and gaged by Queensland as coach, selduni
1934. Soldier of Britain 91-ino stayer. The running of Gladia- boon pretty safe. I rather suspect he made enough pace off the wicket to be allowed to play In Aas Valley.
He quickly made his mark in Souza and Miss A. Remedina. 21-14;
3/5-1-31-2-02 2/6-2-33 ftor astonished me and he has that the Indians were a bit shaken to deceive Pereira and Nazarin,tralia's Sheffield Shield matches."
Hongkong as a jockey, under N. H., bent Miss O. Ribeira and Miss M. 1-00
shown very marked improvemost by their early reverses with the who both had almighty swipes with
Rules, and in the short time he Banto. 23-22; last to Misses M. and 3/5.3-05 1/5.3-36 2/5.
1932. Liberty Bay 31 2/5.1-07 since the early Spring when he hat and failed to gauge the situn-n cross bat and were bowled. A. H
at Fanling. In February 1932 he? Miss P. Giitlos and Miss J.3/6.1-39 1/5, 2-08 3/5,2-37 3/6/3 could barely go a mie in good tion accurately. But, as has boen Madar batted nicely and made some
company. It transpired that Eloc- frequently Bald, why all this care pretty shots through the covers,
performed the "hat trick" by win- Wong (St. Andrew's) lost to Mrs. 3/5.
tric Star, broke down when she about one point? I know it is but after he had made twenty-nine,
ning the Belmont Park Handicap Souza and Miss Remedios, 5-21:
1933. Trentbridge 31 1/6.1-01 | was soon suddenly to collapse Boon usually said in an extremely dis-ne was caught off a long hop from
on The Quall, the Meadowbrook lost to Miss Ribeiro and Miss Basto,
4/5.1-33.2/5.2-04 1/6.2-36 4/6.3-06 alter passing the Black Rock. paraging tone of the alde that Willie Hung, (52-6-29). It wa
Cup on Big Ching and the Latoma; 4-21: lost to Mi-ses Silva, 6-21.
Miss G. A. White and Misa E. 4/6.3-38 1/6.3-37 4/6.
She was moving grandly at the atruggles to hold its end up at the just eight runs later that Kowloon,
Handicap on Target.
Landolt (St. Andrew's) lost to Mrs. There was no delay at the start time and I think would have finish- end of the day. Ret to my mind it in all probability, lost the match, applies with much more force to the for Mian was dropped off Smith.
Souza and Miss Remedios, 11-21; for the St. Leger and, when the ed in the picture but 1or hor ten- lost to Misa Ribeira and Miss Bustb, flag tell, Soldier of Britain (well dons giving way. I hope she will alde that hangs on to the wicket Had the catch been taken seven
Speaking at a meeting of the
11-21: lost to Misses Silva, 7-21, in the first innings until they have wickels would have been down for
riadan by Mr. Deitz who, In fact, have a complete recovery and be was seen at his best) at once secaton la action early next year, so many runs that they are safe sixty instead of, as actually happen. Fulham Rotary Club recently, Mr. from defent, but can only win If theed for a hundred and thirty-six. James Hogan, the Fulham FC.
a fast gallop. The fast pace-at
SUD GRIFFINS ST. LEGER an average of 31 seconda a quarter other alde are obliging enough to lnu made auma very fine hits and manager, declared that modern one six landed in the Club garden. Association football had deterio. throw their wickets away in attempt to perform the impossible. (If it damaged that mustard and rated, that we were training as we cross Robbie is going to give me did in Queen Victoria's days, and some day--I shall have a few words that intelligence was a dire noses- to nav to Mr. Minul) He
wasity in the game. dropped again when furty, but it was the very devil of a catch.
A MISCALCULATION
K.C.C. STRUGGLE
By the way this is not a dig at the Indians over this game as 1 am quite sure they never complain when people last them out. But I do think that they miscalculated the
Starting with the idea of going strength of the K.C.C, batting this
But Teddy Finener year. Ernie Fincher is dead off for the rans.
was caught off his glove from the with the bat and Lay has not got his eye in yet. Hang and Mackay y ha of Pereira's that kicked;
TOO AIR-MINDED was here he rule fourteen winners, B. Silva, 8-21.
IN SOCCER
Slashing Comment By
James Hogan
"It is not football," he went on, "It is air-ball-a case of swinging the ball about down the middle and catch it if you con."
Playera sent to train on our running tracks and golf links were trying to entertain the public as first-class exponents when some-
Pere also oft colour compared with Kamany was brilliantly causent and times they were unable to chuck
what they can do. Stapleton and bowled by Minu when he made a
ball or control the ball properly. rad-not arivo ofta tull-toss; and Ramsay also have not been con- sistent, getting out an often when stapleton and Mackay were both We had been beaten by footballers victims of smart work by Ismail bon the Continent who were trained they seem just played in. However,
by scientific methods. the result of the game has evened (hind the sticks. As Lay, atter a the position in the League qucation, few good shots, had hit right across my ideas," added Mr. Hogan.
THE PLAY
''
SMALL POINTS.
"There are people who criticise
Mr. Hogan 1A an old Soccer player who has assisted Fulham, Burnley, Bolton Wanderers and Swindon and who spent a number of years on the Continent as a foot. ball coach.
His winners at Fanting were:
1930/1031 SEASON
8/2/31. Feruleaf, Hunter' Hurdle Race,
22/3/31. — Christmas Frolic,
and Fanling Grand National; Fernleaf, Governor's Cup...
1931/1932 SEASON 15/11/31-Royal Flush. Sheung Shia Burdle Race: and Christmas Belle, Tai Po Steplechase.
20/12/31. Wattle, Canberra Handicap Steeplechase; Christmas
K.C.C-RECREIO "B" The results of the K.C.C.-Recreio match were:
Mrs. A. Noronha and Miss A.—was maintained throughout the The Sub-griffins St. Leger was Noronha (Recreio) lost to Miss M. race and Soldier of Britain wen won easily by Cavalcado (Mr. Griffith and Mrs. Politi. 5-21: bent easily by tour lengths. At the Pih) with Clanile Hall (Mr. Heard) Miss A. Mackenzle and Miss 1.
stages, .Gridiator carty
(Mr.second, and Soldier of Fortune Bryan, 21-14; beat Miss P. Woolley Fung)-about half a dozen lengths (Mr. Doitz) third. It was an un- and Miss 1. Woodley, 21-4.
behind-took second position, be-interesting race to watch, and the Miss A. Ribeiro and Mis S.ing closely followed by the real early part of the journey was done Remedios (Recreio) lost to Miss of the field with Brillant Star at a slow pace, in fact the race Griffith and Mrs. Politi 2-21; lost (Mr. Pan) bringing up the rear was actually nothing more than a to Miss Mackenzie and Miss Bryson, The favourite, King'a Warden, three furlong sprint. Little Beau- 7-21: bent Misses Woolley, 21-6. (Mr. Heard) was lying fourth to ty (Mr. Davis) led from the start,
Miss M. Zavier and Miss G. Soldier of Britain, Gladiator and followed by Copper Idol (Mr. P. P.. D'Almada (Recreio) lost to Miss Alacaroni, (Mr. Proulx) when Botelho) and St. Ives (Mr. Proulx), Griffith and Mrs. Bryson, 4-21: lost passing the Grand Stand arst time my Star (Mr. Butior) Kindo (Mr. to Mles Mackenzie and Miss Bryson, round, but he was not moving too Pan) Soldier of Fortune (Mr. 16-21; beat Misses Woolley, 21-6. welt. Macaroni swerved badly to Deitz), and Classic Hall (Mr.
League Table
the outside at the live turlong post card) were immediately behind, Games
and was out of the race there with Sarabando (Mr. Ip) and P. W. L. D. For Agst. Fts. Alter. At this point, Soldier of Cavalcade (Mr. Pih) last. This K.C.C... 1 1 0 0
2 China (Mr. Pih) and Electric order was practically maintained Recreto
Star (Mr. Butter) commenced to until the Black Rock, second time "A"
close up and ranged alongside round. when Cavalcade went up Recreto
Gladiator on approaching the half very fast to easily assume com miie post. King's Warden was a mand on entering into the straight. spent force at the Rock, and Elec- and to eventually win by four trie Star, at the same time, was lengths. Cleasic Hall shot out of seen to falter. Soldier of Britain the rock, closely follved by continued his fast galion and led Soldier of Fartune, at the bend for into the straight by about half a home, but neither of them could. dozen lengths from Gladiator and make any impression on the win- Soldier of China. The last twener, who won with plenty in hand. named ponies were fighting it out for second position, and eventually dead-heated for third place. Though Inte on the scene, Ribble Able Amazon (Mr. Butler) had (Mr. P. P. Botelho) came up the no difficulty in winning the Free- straight with a terrific, burst of mantle St. Leger, and in which Bag speed to
Tor (Mr. Davis) finished second Gladiator ass Soldier of China to take second and Racing Heart (Mr. Heard) third. Racing Heart took the load place.
from the start, and was challenged by Able Amazon about half a mille Commenting on the ponies in from home. They galloped to- the race; I would say that Soldier gather for about half a furlong
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FREEMANTLE ST. LEGER
one and Hung was out almost at Look at Fulham's goal anverage. once, K.C.C. with six down for we shall not be far out at the end furty experienced a rapid change of the season." Kowloon were unfortunate not to of heart. Eraie_Fincher stopped a be able to command the services of bit and so did Bob Lee, and here Burnett, while Zimmern was also the delayed declaration operated, An absenice. Robert Lee and Mac-as finaly amid crepuscular gloom, kenzie came Into the side, though the news filtered through to the curiously enough the latter-their Pavilion that in the middle of the only left-hand bowler was never ground Munn and Smith had play-. given even one over. I presumed out time, the idea was that he would not be a wise choice against hard hitters,
well as usual and, he is a greatly but if he bowled his leg breaks-
this was A. H. Madar's last game improved player. I regret that and he does make the ball turn a
in the Colony for some time as he fol atendily at the middle stump
is salling for Bombay to-morrow. I am not so sure he would not do
up I wish him good luck, and good sa.well as the reat. Of course the slows which were not very noxious cricket, and if what I hear rumour fact that Minu Is coddy-handed was save to the real ferrets. But heed is true may they "live happily an argament against thin. The has come on amazingly, and ever afterwards!" I am told the
It is doubtful if in recent years the bookmakers have ever been so Indiana atartal appallingly, Rum-obviously is doing a lot with the inho tried to sneak a short one to spin, while his direction and length new members of the ERC Plate; and Tom, Gatwick Handi- badly bit over the Cesarewitch and . left-handed
and have steadied down. Personally and Cover-point
Cambridgeshire autumn handicape paid for his Indiscretion, as should have given Mackenzie an
14/2/32.-The Quall, Belmont Mackenzie made an excellent re- over or two to start, but . F. get shows that he is an dangerous as Park Handicap, Big Ching, Mea at Newmarket as they have been of Britain ran the best race of when Able Amazon took the lead,
this year. turn. Suffad tried to hook Ernie his early wicket. Smith bowled na ever.
I dowbrook Cup and. (The hat trick)., First there was Enfield, winner his career, and has shewn himself and went on to win without an Targ:t, Latoma, Handicap. at 7 to 1 in the Cesarowitch, and to be a pony of class. He would effort. Bag Tor passed Racing 20/3/32-Daylight Eve, Long- then Wychwood Abbot has won the Champions at his mercy as Liberty straight. High Finance (Mr. P. now appear to have the Autumn (Heart B000 after entoring the champs Plate.
(Continued on Page D.)
Erule Fincher opened the K.C.C. bowling. Some years ago he was an Indiferent medium to medium fast bowler, and later took
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SECOND DIVISION
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On the Flat at Happy Valley, he had very few mounts, and re- gistered three wins all told, viz:-
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The K.C.C. second string was stot successful in wetting Walsh out early. He must have a very fine average in the Junior Division! Ballard, another Army player was too good for them with the ball, and they were heavily beaten. The K.C.C. Juniors drew with
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FRIENDLIES
LEAGUE CRICKET
K.C.C. TEAMS: FOR TO-MORROW.
In firendly games Elvin trundled Craigengower out-6 for 15, Leonard alone making run Colledge came off at last, but tho bowling was rather weak. Arin- strong and Baines. were chiefly The following have been select responsible for the Club second ed to represent the K.C.C. 1st X1 putting it across the Palico. Toe In their League fixture against the Schools are very active this enson Club de Recreio to-morrow at 2 I am glad to find but it is difficult nm on the Recreio ground:-E C to obtain particulars,
TO MORROW'S GAMES.
Fincher (Capt.), F. A. Mann, A. W Ramsey, E. F. Fincher, N. A. E. Mackay F. Zimmern, F. 8. W. The Navy are at home to the Smith, C. I. Stapleton, A T. Lay, L.R.C. in the Senior League but W
Lee. Hung, R. will find it
V. Ce following will represent the hard to save defeat. K.C.C. Much depends on Bramwell, if he fixture against the Club de Recrolo 2nd XI in their League
AUTUMN DOUBLE
WIN
Cambridgeshire at 9 to 1-a favourite and second favourite.
Not only have the book- makers lost on each race in- dividually but there is also the serious part of the double bats. One of the big bookmakers in Tattersall's rng here at the fatter race stated that on doubles alone his firm will have to pay out close on £50,000.
Bookmakers galore packed up after the big race. It might have been because of the rain. It might | have been because of the other depression.
As for the punters. they are particularly happy. Many have cleared handsome" sums over the winning double.
BODY-LINE RULING
APPROVAL FROM. AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, Nov. 22. The M. C. C. Bodyline ruling is In Australia, approved
is available. Recreio take on Kow- to-morrow at 2 pm. on the K.C.C. generally loon and a very good game should ground:-F. E. Lawrence (Cant.), where it is considered that the pre- result. Craigengower and C.S.C.C. Gee. Lee, W. Mulcahy, S. Jex, G. B. vious Australian rule has been adopt- have a friendly, Army are resting, ons. C. B. R. Sargent, F. Brond. ed in principle.. and I know nothing of the Univer sity, who I imagine are tied up with bridge. B. Lav. W. L. Mackenzie, selectors, sald that the M.C.C. had Examinations. Being a member I
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