THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MAY
1936
BRITISH HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIP SURPRISES
Little Chilean Player
PONIES TO
RACE UNDER THEIR
NEW CLASSIFICATION
ROYAL SCOT'S PENALTY FOR CLEVER WIN
BIGGEST PROBLEM TO-MORROW IS TO SECURE THE DOUBLE
ABLE AMAZON STILL ON SICK LIST,
(By "Captain Foster")
THE BEST STAYER WILL WIN
FIRST LEG OF DOUBLE
CYCLAMEN BAY FANCIED
basis. The fir tline
To-day's Training. Times
Nominees for to-mor row's race meeting were out in full force at Happy Valley this morning and did the usual training runs. Tabulated times returned for each quarter will appear in our final edition this after- noon.
MATISTEREN KANTON Merit Mau ofiziSJAAL DESAFÍRKORTERILIZZACIENNENTINOJ
OUGHT TO BE A DEAD HEAT
If Form Is Good
An easy win of three lengths has
The Best leg of the Daily Double Lis on the High West Handleap for "B" class China Ponica over 1% miles and the problem is to find the best After the Easter Meeting, several Australian and China stayer. Major Shannon's Cyclamen Ponies were promoted and demoted by the Classification Sub-Bay can no doubt last the distance And is Assessed at 8 lbs. uver the Committeo and the list was published in this paper sometime last weight for inches. while Sadko week. The inclusion of Honeymoon Eve and Royal Scot in the given seale "A" standard was a foregone conclusion, owing to the smart dis- these two met was in the Morrison "B" class and being A print play by Honeymoon Eve in the Morrison Hill "B" class Handicap event, both finished umplaced. In the cost Herod a pensity of 27 lbs, in the run on Easter Monday, and it will be recalled that her time of Honghais Bay Handicap over a course main event, the Mount Parker Hanti- the race was only three-fifths of a second outside of the track from the two mile past, once round pnp for "A" class Chinn Ponies aver record held by Apollo. It may seem a bit hard on Royal Scot and in, contested on March 28, Sadke, the champion course and both Haney- the winuser, had pull of 3 lbs, moon Eve and Royal Scot are set ta that she should be promoted to "A" class in view of the fact that against Mistake Bay, win was second, Sarry weight for inches.
Kings she had not contested in a "B" class event, but, it is obvious that but to-morrow the position is reversed Warden has been asked to concede theres to Bernd und if we were to tho classification sub-committee were not taking any chances under the circumstances
should be a good bussle between lake into consideration the form dis after her clever win in the St. George's Plate, when she covered Cyefnmen Ray. Sadko and Mistake played by these two ponies in the
Bay.
Now Stables Pinte run on the first day the champion course in 2.35.1/5.
of the Annual Meeting. there should be a dead-heat.
Big Start Expected In Opening Race
HALCYON TO BE
Both Honeymoon Eve and Royal; Scot have been antureil for the main! event, the Mount Parker Handicap "A" Class over 1% milles in be staged to-morrow and no doubt the running! of thear two mares will be watched with inuch interest. There are eight other events of the card and spotting, the winners in the Daily Double Event! will be a problem. Puntern have a beautiful "menu" of 22 competitora from whom to select the second leg of the double, and the adjustment of poundage by the weight assigner has undoubtedly put some "pep" in the event, which is the Tai-Mo-Shan Handicap for "" class ponies over at 1.30 p.m., and I expect all
The firas saddling bell will be rung six furlongs.
entries will weigh out for the opening It is learned with regrọt that Able event, Charters Towers Handicap for Amazon is "dicky, her last appear-"1" class Australian ponies over a ance being when she gave Strathroy
beating in the Australian Ponicsmile. Night Star, Rose-Ann, Snowy were Champions at the Annual Race Meet. River and The Dunlin, whe ing. This mare is causing some an recently demoted from the "A" xlety to her connections and if she standard, are top-weight carriers and does not face the starter at the Fifth their chief rival will be Ranger, who Extra Meeting to be held on May 16,| Able Amazon will be debarred frun has been kindly treated.
the Queensland Autumn Champions to be run at the end of the fall."
WATCHED
the
Halcyon, who has been knocking the door since February last, will be It may not be known that the heavy racing under the silk of Mr. Dunbar state of the going at the Annual instead of Lady Southorn's colours, many and it is hoped that the change of Carnival was responsible for casualties among the Australian ownership will bring better luck. Ponies, and Yo Ho, the winner of the There is no denying that Halcyon Rooty Hill Derby, Holiday Eve, win-dors not like the right of the barrier. of the Sydney Maidens, and but although he was badly left, Mr. Lancashire Lai, winner of Perth Black managed to steer him to a third place in the Coolgardie Handi-
ner
public.
Poutine Bay is nicely in with only 148 lbs. to shoulder and is dangerous We should set a good race and it with a novice on account of the 6 lbs, cannot be argued that the new cumers allowance. The stable "Lan". has Honeymoon Eve and Royal Scot have Three nominations in Bright View, no say in the main vert. It must Jungle Jim and Soldier of China, and bé" admitted that Honeymoon Eve's anyone from this outfit can do the performance in the Morrison Hill "B" trick. hear that Bear Claw put up class handicap was an eye opener to a good gallop on Tuesday morning all, and the manner in which and is dangerous to upset the apple-finished the race was impressive. It
learned that Cossack's Beauty Diana Bay and Soldler of Britain are well tuned for the big race and it is nut ensy to spot the winner.
carl.
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A GOOD FIELD
she
1 like Oconn View's chance for the -"Hunchbacks” Plate over five furlongs For The Sixth Race for non-winning Sub-Griffins of thin season, but, have no hesitation in sky. There will be a good frk in the ing that the jockey is somewhat slow second section of Meant Davis Handi- at the gate, and Cassius and Stop- cup for "C" class China Fonics and watch should All the minor places. the inclusion of Glorious View. Tyne Being a sprint race, the start means this class will a lot and I understand that Mr. and Wadebridge In make he
ridge. In the Cheresting. Proulx, who is rated as the best flier, Victoris Hull, who won the Kellett is going to steer Cassius. Handicap (Second Section) has been well looked after by the official gentle, man, and Flybynight, who was nosed. out by liigh Honour in the same rate for second position in the frame, got| no allowance for a beating, Valorous, Donovan and King's Steptre have Donovan' chance with Tyne and been well treated and I certainly like Flybynight following in the rear.
BOXING EVE IS RED HOT
To Win The Final Race
'It is
TWENTY-TWO ENTRIES
FOR TAIMOSHAN HANDICAP
Beats Miss Scriven
Charming, study taken va cently of Senorita Anita Lixana, the Chilean cham pien, who yesterday reached the semi-final of the British hardcourt Championship. by beating Misa Scriven.
SHANGHAI WAS NOT
IMPRESSED
By China's Olympic Footballers
ness.
BETTY'S
BIG EFFORT
PERRY V. AUSTIN FINAL AGAIN
London, Apr. 30.
Fred Perry has given very good evidence of his physical recovery this last week, the culminating test being reached to-day when he entered the final of the British Hardcourt Cham- pionships at Bournemouth after defeating A. C. Stedman, the New Zealander in three straight sets.
Perry, playing well within himself, won very comfortably 6-2, 6-2, 6-3,
H. W. Austin, who qualified opce aguin to meet Perry in this cham- pionship deal, dropped a sot to II. G. N. Lee. It was a hard fought cond aot of twelve games, but Austin won the other three with the lons of but four games. The scores were
6-1. 5-7, 64, 6-1.
There were plenty of upmots in the ladics championship to-day. Biggest straight sets defeat of Miss Dorothy Round by Mrs. R. R. King, the ex-Wimbledon title holder win- took the first set at 64 and the ning but six games all told. Mrs. second at 0-2.
China Olympic XI 6; Portu- from Yeung's opportunism, however, the forward line was not impressive guese 1. Olymple X-K. P. Pan: T. 5. Leg F. K. with its scoring potentiality in front W. C. Liu, M. B. Wonk. Darky Chen; of goul and numbers of opportunities
CHILEAN CHAMPION SHINES Wei-iour, P. W. ip. 8. Y. Yeung, S. K. Cheuk, K, C. Fung. Les were wasted through sheer careless-
Portugueve:- M. Soumn; C, F. Remesilo. -C.
Miss Peggy Scriven, regarded by Go to do it. Collare, i to stem the onslaught, but the centre foremost player at the present time, S. Conta, E. Virtal: Costa und Remedios worked hard many criticas being "England's Henario. V. HOMER. Kavacho, J.
half, after having been laid up with was
brilliantly defeated by Breaking all ground regulations
the Kame leg for and tearing down fences in their found himself out of breath on many Chi
some weeks past, diminutive Senorita Anita Lizana, the
Chilean
Senorita, champion. The engerness to see their favourites occasions. The
pair, have
however, were who last year won five important
give their first exhibition in this responsible for Silving many certain | English tennls titles, won the first
undoubted
elty, a capacity crowd of 17.000 or
and the defence would have un-set at 7-6 and conceded the second at thereabouts, witnessed the Chinese doubledly collapsed without the 6-2. But she came fack strongly in Olympic squad overwhelm
the sustaining influence. The Portuguese the final round to win is at 6-3. Portuguese by six goals to onn at Intermediate the frequently found the Yenping Road Starlum, writes itself out-run, but both Victals did
Miss Betty Nuthall, striving to "Dee Zed" la the Shanghai Times. not spare themselves in expending make a successful "come-back" this While showing
u brave showing BU* energy and A. Virtal's effective mark-summier, put an periority over their opponents and ing of Lee Wai-tong was quite e- against the meticulous Mme, Henrotin displaying occasional Bashes of cam-couraging.
of France. The French player easily bination and attack which will re-
destroy, the
The forward line was slightly uncaptured the opening set at 6-2 but quire much to destroy, Chinese
est balanced and did not prove as effec-had to concedo the second by the played a
a fairly indifferent on the whole, and the Portugueseve as one might have been inclined sau score. A thrilling contest took
to think it would with the return of enrolin won at 7-5.
place for the final sel before Mme. might have reduced arrears consider-Collaco and the inclusion of Favacho. ably had they shown better finishing Souzn was rather weak on the left Miss Kathleen Stammers enjoyed ability. In fact play in the first half fenk, wille Favacho was very badly an easy success against Mian Susan was no criterion of the final result as starved throughout the game although Noel, taking the first net at 6-2, and the Portuguese pressed dangerously the
the Portuguese the second at 6-3.
stars
RETURN TO FORM
over-rated.
NEW ZEALAND AND
FORWARD PLAY
Oliver and Tindill On Formations
The draw far the semi-finals is:
Miss K. Stammers (G.B.) v. Mme Henrotin (France),
Sen, Anita Lizans (Chile) v. Dir. R. R. King (GB)Router, Facter Perry chan
won the
court championship for four ricocele
years, in itself a record. Leat year he dow texted "unny" Austin in five ke final 0-6 6-4, 3-4, 6-2, 6-0, In 1954 he beat Jack Cranford in the newl HD, phi đi họ Don K Hummer 'na an opportunity of joini Ryan, Mme Mathlousand Min Drothy Round as the only players to date to have won_the' Indi itle in
MZDCERITA pears. Lant year Misa Stammers won the championship for the first time beating Miss Pegar Beriven In the Anal 6-2, 6-2.
źwo
on a good number of occasions and he only goat that conceded little territorial advantage red was due entirely to his efforts. In the second half, the Portuguese to their opponents. There are no less than 22 entries:
themselves found
in difficulties for the Tai-Mo-Shan Handicap "D":
against the sturdy Chinese backs who class over six furlongs, and this, in-l
cleared in no uncertain fashion and cidentally, is the second leg of the It was only carly in the second half proved almost impenetrable, this daily double. A good held is assured and towards the end of the first that being one of the malu reasons for the and it will be the best event of the the Chinese could gain undisputed wide difference in scoré. Plate, are long overdue to appear in cap over a sprint of five furlongs run
Meeting.
control of the game, und although the" It is not possible in any way to plucky Portuguese defence gave them Jon Easter Monday. To-morrow the
follow the handicapper's line of con- plenty to think about for the re- Mr. 5. C. Linux, who has won in distance is a mile and for a long shot, sto be regretted that the condi- duct as several ponies have teen mainder of the inatch, the Olympic numerable races up in Peking, Tient- he is certainly worth $5, each way. Lions (Ponies that have won $450, or barred and furthermore the problem forwards settled down to give n sin ami Tsingtao will make his debut
themselves and to account of ver kot a thrashing from The leas in stakos since 1st January 13, is coment complicated owing to the worthy to-morrow and. I unferstand that his Dunlin in the Blue Mountain Plate, barred) of the finale, the Mount, presence of three old timers brought
the spectators that their best mount of the meeting will Uc but it seemed that the latter's form duded several bail 'uns from running, Pride of Tsingtao and Racing Bay, prowess with the ball has not been
Gough Handicap "D" class, have pre- from a higher standard. Gold Coin, convince King's Jubilee h the High West was a dash in the pan and Ranger Handicap for "B" clays China. Pontes. Is now a different pony. Centre more so, that the race is to be ridden demoted last week, are to tip the Fung King-cheung, a Hongkong
Court, the daughter of Double Court, by novice Jockeys. There are only scale at 108 lbs. and Laughing player has not as yet proved to be a worthy eight entries and should all accept. Buddha, a griffin of this year, in indoubtedly contributed greatly to the of exceptional ability, un- DERBY BETTING sister of Darby. Day, who won the there will be at least over half-a-dozen the same boat. Estover, who First Chinese victory, not only leading the
New Bridge Handicap at the Easter novices lining up along the rails with ed the Areia Prata Handicap
That the standard of Rugby in attack well from Section) at Macao last Sunday has
his position meeting without much trouble, but she racing fans to do the outing.
Great Britain had improved to n has only 140 lbs. to carry to-morrow.
incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and he centre-forward hut scoring four fine
Tour in marked extent is given as one of Boxing Eve should start a red hot will have to shoulder 168 lbs. We goals himself. Fung was supported the reasons for the All Blacks com- Of the top-weighters, Rose-Ann is a favourite and Gold Sovereign, and have five ponies at the top of the by two fast and clever wingers, pamtive lack of success during their moody lady und Snowy River can be Seventeenth of September should ladder this being rather unusual, Young Shiu-yick and Ip Pak-wa, British tour in a book which has just relied upon to give a good account herself. Night Star
follow. Mr. Harris is going to pilot It may not be known that Pride of while Lee Wal-tong delighted the been written by two of the team, racing career here in 1931 and her either Boxing Eve or Philanderer, and Tsingtao, who made the trip to the crowd with occasional flashes of his C. Z. Oliver and E. W. Tinlill, states
a clever Portuguese Colony last week did not foriner prowess,
a Berter mesange from Wellington. recent outings among the "Also Rans" Mr. H. Botelho, who role were very disappointing to her ad-race to victory on Gold Sovereign, will face the start owing to an injury but Yeung showed particular brilllency Other reasons given by Tindill "were
have the same mount. Mr. W. he is O.K. now, following price mirers. Will she stage a come back? Chor is going to steer Seventeenth Tillieum are making their first ap- pacing the opposition and providing under New Zealand's new formation, Limelight and on the right flank, continuously out- the lack of real scrummaging ability
11 to 2 Pay Up (o) to f (t)
of September but his brother, Mr pearance of this season and I believe the Inside forwards with a variety of injuries to players a key positions. 10 to Rhodes Scholar (0) 100
W. C. Choy, has no mount.
(Continued on Page 9.) centres from which to score. Apart and the meeting of combined coun- to 9 (1)
ties instead of single counties, 100 to 9 Balakissar (0) 100 to 8
Sidney Strange, one of the Colony's Speaking of the All Blacks fur- foremost sportemen, notably in the ward play, Oliver Kaye that they football world, is being wedkled thin spent hours on end correcting the afternoon to Mfles Elleen Eardley of faults which were found to exist in the Shanghai,
PAY UP A FIRM FAVOURITE
London, Apr. 30.
A call-over of the Derby was made
today, with the ruling.
Noble King (t and o)
20 to 1 (11
(t)
28 to 1 Abler (t and o)
28 to 1 tneburn (0) 33 to 1 (1)
33 to Tajakbar († and o)
40 to His Grace (t and o)
40 to 1. Walvis Bay (0) 60 to 1
(3)
MORE ENGLISH FOOTBALL
Clearing Up A Few
started her
HARVEST VIEW SHOULD WIN
BUT GREAT HALL
IS RIVAL
By virtue of winning the Jockey Club Cup at Macao last Sunday, Great Hall has incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and as the pony will be taken out by the second whip Mr. H. Botelho who will no doubt claim 5 lbs. Jockey al lowance, Great fall will have to carry 2 lbs. in addition to the weight al- lotted, namely 150 lbs. in the Mount Davis First Section) for "C" China Ponies over a mile. If this Dun pony can reproduce the Macao form, ho likewise is stable companion ligh Speed,
Outstanding Games should be well up at the finish and
London, April 00. Several more "clearing up" foot- Harvest Viow, who has a sequence ball matches in the English League of alx unplaced outings in better! ware played to-day prior to the fields, has been given the post of stason's concluding programme on honour with 108 lbs. and he should have no trouble to make his acquaint Saturday.
ance with the judges. Mr. P.
In the second division Norwich best ("Pinky") Botelho has been booked to Bradford 4-1 and Hull did well to pilot his old friend Ribble and it will snatch a point from Sheflold United, | by rocalled that this combination gavo | the teams sharing four gonia. In the the St. Andrew's Cup to the owner
orthorn section of the third division Mr. Grayburn, last November. Withi Carlisle playing at home drew two- Mr. Botelho at the wheel, Ribble will, all, with Barrow,
surely be one of the favourites. Boolat Bay, who was second in the
A friendly match played in London Kellett Handicap, has not much of a between Clapton Orient and Mather-load to carry and Dawn Star is well Arell saw the Orlant win by a goal to In with only 150 lbs. Those two nothing,Renter..
ponios are dangerous.
With winter over, English sportsmen have resumed their training which this season is more inten rive than usual in view of the coming Olympic Games. The picture shows a team of Oxford studente getting off the mark.
ns
POPULAR SPORTSMAN WILL WED TO-DAY
New Zealand Acrum methods of to- The ceremony will take place at, day. The All Blocks were opposed St. Joseph's Church at 4.30,
by a 3--2-3 serum on most occa- One of the best left backs the sions. It is true, he says, that the Colony has ever had, Mr. Strange has New Zealand 3-1-1 scrum turned played Interport several times, and out a success, but that was not till has also captained an Interport team. the latter part of the tour, after the in Shanghai. He has figured in many scrummagers had learnt to pack low in front. "Of the two formations. tained most of the honours possible representative matches and has ob consider the 3-2-3 to be the in local football. He still performa bottur," re says.
regularly for the Hongkong Football Club.
R.. Abbit's
Article Next Tuesday
R. Abbit's article does not appear
to-day as he is still collecting material for a review of the season's cricket..
He is pleased to acknowledge, receipt
LISTER HARTLEY'S
TWO VICTORIES
Defeats His Brother's Conqueror
Deal, Apr. 30.
In the fourth round of the English
of information and statistics from the Amateur Golf Championship here to Royal Navy and Army, and is hoping day, H.G. Harrison of Middlesex do that other clubs will send him in defeated Rax Hartley at the 19th, while talls of the season's performances, in- Lister Hartley brat LG. Crawley & cluding batting and bowling averages and d.
during the next few days.
R. Abbit will start his review of the the fifth round when he bent Harri- Listor Hantley also triumphed in zonnon just finished on Thursday next. son 3 and 2 to to foln Boutrey, Cyril His article will appear in both editions Tolley and Langley in the last eight..
Reuter, of the Telegraph.