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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Fourth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 20th and Monday, 22nd April, 1935, commencing at 12.30 p.m. on each day.
The First Bell will be rung at 12 o'clock NOON.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1935.
CRICKET CLUBS
CLUBS UNDER
UNDER REVIEW
HOW CIVIL SERVICE FARED
Season Reveals Sad Need Of New Blood
(By R. Abbie)
The Civil Service was once again very weak and sadly need some new blood to give the side a fillip. They won one, drew two and lost five League games, and won two, lost eight, and drew five in all.
Although the result of the season's matches minkes very dismal reading, several of the Civil Service defeats were occasioned only after loan
games.
Thni ngainst the Club de Recreia in the Lengue was brought about off the Inst ball of the game and after declar- ing in the friendly game against Craigengower they were beaten in the last over,
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centage of catches were held than the past two seasons,, R. M. Wood caught ten and stumped five, Richard- son caught seven, Perry six, Sayer. Grillthe four apiece, Whitley three, and Burrow and Bebbington two ench
Baker
TO-DAY'S PROSPECTS AT THE VALLEY
PUNTERS HAVE A WIDE FIELD FOR SELECTION
OAK BAY'S CHANCE TO JUSTIFY HIS PROMOTION
(By "Capt. Foster")
The opening event of to-day's race meeting. The Canton Handicap, a "once round and in" affair for "B" Class, will seo Helman run his first race since his demotion. Actually his fant appearance was against nothing but “B” Class animals, but that was a "condition" race for. non-winners, where he failed even to get a place, but the going was miles deep that day and he likes to hear his hoofs rattle.
I regret that I have no figures from 11 think she will run very close, Ribble winning at the 12th, Extra last year.
THE WUCHOW HANDICAP
Should Rone Queen accept here in colossal dividend he puid whea preference to the St. George's Plate
ST. GEORGE'S PLATE the necond eleven. When staiso, I like the did a very fast mile
I can't see anything here to beat checked up, they had won one match on Wednesday), but I don't fancy Hero in spite of the weights nad the and lost nine." It they got their either of the "Soldier" or the other fact that I suspect him of prefering a The season was rather a patchy one matches finished and thoroughly en-two Dynasty candidates. Macaroni shorter run; Rose Queen for second in more ways than one since theyjoyed their cricket which, after all, is does not appear to be ready yet: place if she starts here and King's played & games without defeat at the the main point,
Bright View profers it soft, while Jubilee next. Rose Queen KIA Π beginning of the sension which wrist
Their season was noticeable for the Brilliant Star has not been out far great
race behind Unk Вну од followed by a run of four defeats, considerable personal success of their this year i know nobing about April 6, and I confidently expect 10 Blank Saturdays ton caused a disjoint skipper. Westinke who often made him."
see her turn the tables on King's ked programme and Inck of interest. farge and hard hit reores as well as)
Jubilee who beat her last time they Although strengthened by the in-being a useful, if variable, fast bowler. |
ret at the 2nd Extra. The rest of clusion of Perry and Griffith the batting of the side as a whole was INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES One cannot but feel that if Soldier the felt have little or no chance, un-. again not dependable.
of linaour was sound and ran up to len Soldier of Honour chooses 'The usual "opening batsmen, Sayer I wonder how many of my readers his appearance and name he could win start here. al Richardson, could not get going, natierd a message which left London this uile as he liked. As it is I think and a reshuffling of the batting order on 13th March and gave instruction Mistake Bay will grab the big end of brought n grent reward,
ta umpires as to the course they the purse. Admitted he was beaten The highest individual scares were should adopt if they think that the out of third place by Gold Coin at the the HK.CC,bowler is deliberately bowling at the 2nd. Extra, but in that sea of mud (friendly) and a 68 not out versus batsman so as to fatimidate him. anything might happen. Filet scored the Volunteers (friendly) by Richard- Apparently he does not take sum-at the same meeting, but has na son, and a 66 by Griffiths against themary action, but in the first instance awful iond to carry now for a amallish Royal Navy (friendly).
warns the bowler.. If the offence is mare. Fly-by-Night did a nice can- repeated he warns the Captain of the ter last Saturday, and don't forget he fielding side and notifles the other umpire.
# 79 not out versus
Perry and R. M. Wood both excord
the mlf centary the former making not out versus the Army (friendly) and 52 versus the Volunteers and the latter scoring 60 against the Uni. versity (league).
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THE HONam handICAP Races for "D" Class and Subs ne always hard to forecast, but when he conditions include "to be ridden won 10 by jockeys who have not races anywhere at any time" I could throw down my pen and wrep. Un fortunately I am out employed to be temperamentai, so here goes:--
Double Chance is a nice free gter
run fourth last time out perhaps and 1 al like Sci-F'a who ran well is finding form. The rest of the field to get third in the last Novice event; 1 do not fancy.
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1 imagine any Ciptain weald take off the offending bowter promptly; but 1 bear Able Amazon is not starting Valley View carries no penalty for in the New Bridge Handicap, whichis last nice win. This can't be snid makes it a nice open race- much of Wadebridge but he caught pigeons so that the luck of the draw and the last time out with only 7 the less. lack of the running will probably Touchstone is perhaps too tough
Lucky Strike is Alnu danger. decide the result. I am told Rose Ani
vanc. This will be a will also be a non-starter. I do not Hike Mount Pilatus or Cold Morning, ice betting race and prefer to but every other entry has a chance, Postpone volcing a definite view until have a preference for Night Star, Saturday morning, rather fancy a Got That and. Saucy Face in this judicious Inspection of the [animals in” the paddock will be the
hest way of pleking a winner.
the ortier.
THE FATSHAN handicap
rise without
SHEK PAI HANDICAP
It has taken five wins in "B" Clas
now, ance
I see Daylight Eve back amongst the entries, Spinoway, Fanling win- to get Out Bay promoted to the top terit, ran well in the recent hurdle division, where he wil event out there, while Lemberg ran again, meet Soldier of Britain at splendidly in the Ladies cross-country level weights over the Ave furlongs But I am course. xt time Mr. Li's nominee race at the same necting.
if he does not, and the thing happens Sayer was the most consistent but a third time all sorts of things happen, and in 13 innings only failed to resel The over comes to an abrupt close, double figures on three occasions; his { "iend, ball2 being called, and highest score, however, was only 37. Captain of the folding side is request
In the bowling Baker and Ferry to take the offender off and keep shared the brunt of the attack the him off for the rest of the innings! former getting 20 wickets at
But that is not all. At the first average cost of 16.31 and the latter interval in the play the umpire must 26 wickets at a cost of 18.58 each, report the matter to the Captain of Sayer obtained 10 wickets for 19.13 the batting side and also to apiece but Richardson was very ex. offender's Club and to The M.C.C. pensive for his 14 wickets, cost 14.20 What happens then is not sold but, each.
I really cannot conceive matters going The outstanding bowling proso far. ኤሮፓኌላ ከሆነ ሃንጀዲ " was Perry's eight for Ga have mentioned this as it is a versus the University (league), when most interesting matter, but i fancy he bowled better than he has ever it apples only to First and Second done before in the Colony, whilst | Class County Cricket. Sayer hot six for 4 veralls the I am under the impression that Iralian R.C. lengue) and Baker five these
going to relegate this trio to the Kot the better of him by a head, but for 4 versus the H.K.C.C. (friendly). Umpires who are offelally placed on hunter class for the time being. think Oak Bay has a good chance of
The fielding of the side was an in-
the M.C.C.'s list of Umpires, who which is until. I have seen them run reversing that decision, especially if provement on that in past seasons, preside over the type of cricket i have against others of their cluas on the the going should be at all on the flat. 1 like Bistre at these weights; sticky side. Sadko, Gladiator and but there is still the sama tendency to mentioned, fuil to stop in the positions in which
wherever possible, the Jungle Jim has such a load and The King's Warden I wash out, leaving the bowler has set his field and also umpires in Club Cricket follow both Tiger must be old and weary Chut by the remaining place to King's Justice, u lack of anticipation.
the Inles of Cricket and the supple means bust) by now. Valorous, I who is kindly treated with unly Feldenen should remember to keep mentary instructions, which are parti.think, can place and I'm always a bit Pounds up for his convincing win last continuous eye on the Captain and cularly important in knotty paints Feared of Flying Touristes that time-out. the bowler in case either wishes in which do not come clearly under any ¦ make an unobtrusive change in the particular law, position of the field without drawing the batsman's attention ju!
issued Instructions are
Of course,
to
NEXT WEEK
THE SWATOW HANDICAP This race will probably be fought out between Iron Gray and Partner. ship and Cavalcade and Young Chap
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But i ennnot think that any umpire, ronden.ng it in my case, bust the fact save one on the 31.C.C. list, has arrains that if the attack on the R. M. Wood kept wicket consistent. right to report a player to the M.C.C. body is done unskilfully against the old rivals of the Sub, events of 1933 and 1934 respectively. I prefer ly throughout the season, his best bag even under the new rule. I speak really gond, quick-sighted, quick the 34 vintage. I wonder if Pride being 1 stamped and 4 et. versus the subject to currection, but I believe that footed batsman, the bowler is going of Tsingtao's vinter as a hunter and University (lengue).
un official umpire has always had the to get seven bells knocked out of hivi. Prospects for the 1935-36 season right to report n cricketer to the I have been reading a lot of old steepleclianer has brought him appear to be brighter than for many
M.C.C. for abusive behaviour or cricket books lately and there ir nohough to ran these "D" Class mokes
off their legs? He certainly di years as it is anticipated that Griffiths questioning a decision, subject possibly doubt that the old fast bowlers did what he liked with the town of the and McLellan will be assisting the Lo a prior reference to the offender's attack the batsmens but hot with a Fanling jumpers, but they were a Clubs in all matches on their return Captain which produces no satisfac packed leg field. But in Club Cricket very indifferent lot. This, by the there should not be the slightest way, will be his first appearance in from Leave towards the end of the tion. year. The former will be a
"I wonder if any of my readers can suggestion of such a method of attack this division, and he night well pull kreat
and to my mind the matter rests far off a surprise, but he was very big help to the batting and the latter as inform me of the actual facts.
more with the Captains of the various when I saw him last and I would an all rounder will be most useful.
As I say, I cannot imagine matters The following figures rather. tell a going to such a length, especially Clubs thun with the Umpires.
hesitate to tip him-I would
rather tule!
here. If I were ungiring nad I
advise "watch him." BATTING
thought that a bawler was trying this i sort of attack, on I should warn him) I hope to continue my review of Brst and ask his Caplain to take him the past senson in my notes off if he did it again.
Wednesday next, when I shall deal off his sprint. Ilis performance at There is, to my mind, one great with University Cricket and possibly the final meeting of 1934 when, with point to be remembered in Club with 1.R.C. I hope to hear soon from 1835 s., he beat a steld of "A" Class 20, many of whom have little right, the final event has run into a place 144 22 1000 Cricket. It is one of the games which the ER.C.C., K.C.C., Craigen-horses is all a hot memory, and I
Festival Eve and Chival you can go on playing when you are gower also the Police (unprofes can see nothing here to catch him if a far as one can see, to claim ad- this year. 16.00
past your first youth,
sionally of course))
he can re-produce that form. After mitlance to the grass course except rous have not started at the Valley, Few men play Rugger when they I might point out to Secretaries him I like St. Joan and Goldsmith,
between the shafts of the roller. though the former ran in are past 35.
A nun can be a most that, though I am no doubt an awful this order. I doubt if Snowy Rivers with at least some pretensions races for his owner-rider out at Fan- valuable member of a club site for nuisance, some of their players like will perform as well as he did that and Beginner's Luck, but, while I mend n judicious eye in the pad include Lion-funter, Bold Captain ling. Here again. I can only recom- ten or fifteen years longer than that, to have a note of the season lay in the mud. Shooting Star will not dare to suggest that the dock-there is no form to guide one: but as he gets older, his dye is not tublid form so that they can cut it cracked up rather too early in her actual race will not be keenly can. But by this time of the day the eye so quick, and, though he must take out for their press-books. I know It outing to be hapressive, even at tested. I cannot imagine it being a of the his fair hazard in the game, it is not wish now 1 had kept cuttings etc. this shorter distance Vixen Tor is very inspiring spectacle. "ericket" to bowl at a man who in during all my cricketing days. It is think, a hit of a vixen, and the rest not physically equal to taking the full when one gets near giving up the don't care for. penalty if this form of attack is not game that one likes to be able to accurate. I don't mean that I am turn up the records of the past.
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