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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, DECEMBER
1936.
BIG SOCCER ATTRACTION IS LAI WAH CUP GAME
Clubhouse Chatter
By "Veritas"
Greyhound Racing In Colony Is Likely Within Another Year
PROJECT GOING AHEAD: SITE AT NORTH POINT: PLANS
ARE PREPARED
TT is more than likely that within a year Hongkong will go to the dogs! But please don't mistake me. This is not a Wellaian prophecy of Hong- kong's future moral, financial and economic degredation. It is merely an announcement that the comparatively near future may ace dog-racing instituted in the Colony. This I can tell you. The scheme, which has been a closely guarded secret for several months, has
BO
far
waters around
The
proposed scheme, but there is-small jably arise the question of securing doubt that if it eventuales it will Government permission to use these often heart surprise expressed that Colony. It is hardly likely the harbour prove exceedingly popular. I have hunts in the Hongkong does not boast a greyhound would be made available, though it nce track, and I am certain that if is possible the authorities would raise provided with such an attraction, the no objection to racing in Kowloon the other bays public would readily respond. It is Bay, or some of interesting to note
to note that the, sponsor around the island, so long us the of this scheme has in mind importing boats were kept well out of the way dogs from England. In Shanghul. 1 of bathing haunts. believe, they use Australian grey- hounds. But whether English Bry-To-day's Tennis Final hounds are superior for racing pur- poses to Australian dogs, or vice versa, I, for one, cannot say,
developed that practically the Outboard. Racing Also only thing needed now is permis- į
sion of the Government to go A Possibility
THIS afternoon will be played the
final of the Colony ladies doubles tennis championship-an event which has been robbed of some of its gilt by the enforced withdrawal in the semi-final stage of what almost cer-
would have been the ahead. A site has been select-
winning combination-Mrs. Nora Wilson and ed; architects have drawn out NOTHER scheme to ndd to the Mrs. W. E. Dowling. Mrs. Dowling
altractions, spurts plans; the sponsor of the scheme Colony'
is ill, and unho
unhappily she and Mrs. It is in a very Wilson had to concede a walk-over." is now in England, among other though apparently
embryonic state, and may well die a This was especially unt
unfortunate as purposes, to buy greyhounds for at
natural donth. Is that of outboard er
deprived Mrs. Wilson Hongkong's track. And I have racing do know there are several 'not
Craportunity of winning three Colony good reason to believe that nego cathusiasts
sport in the titles in one year. She already has tiations with the Government Colony, and that it has been serious- the mixed doubles to her credit, and are proceeding smoothly and suggested that a club for the pur- that it is quite possible the base of outboard racing might be there is every reason to believe she necessary permission will be
Hecured.
North Point Site
ly
of this
pose formed. I belleve a certain gentle-
North Point, and, recording to ficting opinions us to whether it Is
it
op-
Mrs.
win the singles. With
as her
partner she was favourite to annex the title at
with the idea of bringing out some stake to-day. Nevertheless the match
who is at Home now, is toying bouts with him. If he does there between Miss Rumjahn and seems to be no good reason
son why Chhi
and Mrs. Litton and Hongkong shouldn't adopt outboard Ashion should provide an entertain racing
an additional site chosen for the stadium is There appears to be somewhat con-
pastiine. Ing spectacle, and certainly I think these pairs are better matched than if either had been opposed by Mrs. architectural plans,, the race courar an expensive or reasonably cheap Wilson and Mrs. will be adorned with a big clubhouse sport. One enthusiast, who used to Litton is the only one of the four Dowling. Mrs. and ballroom. The course will run indulge in both outboard and Inboard players who has previously had her down to the water front, and an ideo racing in the United States, and who name engraved on the challenge cups, is in mind to run fast motor launches declares that the sport would be an though Miss Rumjahn and Mrs. Chiu across the harbour for the benefit of instant success it introduced
in Hong-live
have been runners-up. Perhaps this Kowloon residents. The
kong, avers that it is a comparatively afternoon they will go Just that one racecourse and its enclosures, are, I believe to
form of amusement, as it in step further which will bring to them be laid down somewhat on the lines possible to build a bull oneself and one of the biggest honours
obtainable of the greyhound track at the to buy
to buy second hand motor engines in the Colony's ladies' tennis. But Presumably cheaply. On the other hand, I am they are opposed Canidrome, Shanghai,
to a couple who the object is to form a club, probably told by one who has gone in for this boast considerable match-play ex- on the lines of the Hongkong Jockey sport in Shanghai that it is fairly perience and who appear to possess Club. Beyond this it is impossible expensive. And Apart from the the right temperament for occasions to give any further impressions of the economic factors, there would prob- (Continued on Page 21.)
The report that McCormick yester. day struck Barnolt on the knee with a fast delivery' which came up sharply, re- calls that the same bowler hurt the aame batsman in the
M.C.C. recent an Australia XI match, this latter occurrence being pictorially recorded above, Barnett is seen holding his hand over his heart while his bat flies away, and the wicket-keeper rushes up to lend aid.
EIGHTEEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE MATCHES
TO BE PLAYED TO-DAY
BIG MILITARY "HATE" AT SOOKUNPOO
(By "Veritas").
Eighteen league football mat- ches in one afternoon! That is to-day's proposition in Hong- kong, and if the programme is fulfilled in toto, I should think it would just about constitute a local record for one day of foot- ball.
And the quality is riot likely to suffer because of the quantity,-Inns- much that several matches of im port are on tap. There is that big Army "hate", Fusliers versus Ulster
SEENES Rines, and this may well turn out
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to be THE match of the season. Fusiliers are playing tip top soccer at the present time, and while it true the Rifles have been putting up less confident displays of late, against such a side as the Royal Welch they may well come into their
own.
Sookunpoo is the venue so there can be no talk about ground advan- tage. Parenthetically I might add that this factor is almost non-existent
R. ABBIT'S CRICKET NOTES AND OTHER SPORT ON PAGE 21
In the Colony. Not because all of the grounds are so perfect, but be- cause 50 many of, them are shared. However, so far as ground goes, Fusillers and Rifles start off all square. Point is, will Rines insist upon playing Campbell in the at- tack? It's asking for trouble if they do. As I have written elsewhere to- day, Campbell is Orst and last a half back: up forward he is usually more of a hindrance than a help. At least he has been the two occasions on which watched him operate there this season.
. NOW THEN EASTERN! Another game which tickles the imagination is between Eastern-s curious team of paradoxes--and South China "B", still holding on tightly to that clean slate in the "matches lost" column. We shall see. Before the game starts South China must clearly be named favour- ites to win. bui as it sometimes Lakes a thief to catch a thief", it may with deferenco use that as a simile, we may find that in this case it needs a team of Chinese players la beat team
of Chinese players.
I
I noted above that Eastern is a team of paradoxes. Perhaps should have said it is a team posses- sing considerable talent which some bow
seldom appears to
co-ordinate.
TO-DAY'S HOCKEY
Y.
BIG CAER. CLARK CUP MATCH
ST. ANDREW'S TASK
(By "The Pilgrim") Much interest wil be centred on the Y.MC.A. versus St. Andrew's
Caer Clark Cup hockey match which in being played this afternoon on the "y" ground. bully-off at 2.45.
The home team, who so decisively bent Hongkong Ladies last week should take the field brimfal of con fidence, and very naturally all out to keep intact their undefeated record,
They will be without their "star" centre-half, Mrs. Starburk, who is at present under doctor's orders, and who will not be able to play for at: least another month. In fact I have heard it stated that she will be out
of the game for the rest of the season.
I am sure all hockey players wil sincerely hope
that such will not be
the case.
Miss E. Thomson, who performed
ao admirably on previous occasions will Lake Mrs, Starbuck's place.
The "Y" and St. Andrew's shared the points when they last met, but the Saints will have to keep a watch- iuk
eye on the Dalziel sisters if they are to avoid defeat this time. St. Andrew's, with only one point less than the Y.M.C.A. in the league record are optimistle regarding their chances of a
of a victory, but unless Miss P. Gittins receives better support from her Inside forwards, I cannot help feel their chances of winning are fairly remote. But an interesting game is assured.
HONGKONG, RECREIO
Hongkong Ladies are due to meet Club de Recreto on their home ground at Happy Valley, the match starting at 3 o'clock.
The
Island team will have to show some improvement on last week's performance if they are to beat the Portuguese.. The Recreio have so for obtained one point from Live matches, but they are quite capable of forcing a draw it Miss Silva and Co., are in form.
DRAWN CUP games The C.B.A. "A" should account for тоо
often is there brilliant in-
the Y.M.C.A. In their Brawn Cup dividualism, and but rarely sound
game-lo-day on the Central British and match-winning cohesion. Addi-
School pilch. I also expect the Royal tionally, from the few times I havo
Ulster Rifles ladies' team to emerge seen Eastern this year,
easy winners from their encounter gained the impression that they are not excep-Valley, and Diocesan
with Hongkong Ladies at Happy Llonally good fighters, and that a
Girls School (Continued on Page 21.).
look good for a win against the Royal Welch Fusiliers ladies.
GROUND RECORDS LIKELY TO BE BROKEN
Wholesale Changes In Chinese XI
(By "Veritas")
PRACTICALLY everybody I have met this week, in- terested in local football, has been talking about to- morrow's Lai Wah Cup match between the Chinese and the Army. The drama of the first meeting between these teams on October 25, and its even more dramatic sequel, caught the imagination of the public, and it seems that most of Hongkong is going to make treks for the Navy ground to see the replay to-morrow.
And as though they had way to Stevens of the Ulster Rifles, sensed the intense interest in- and Howlett, clever RE. forward, vested in the match, the com- will lead the attack, Instead of Fergu- sun. Campbell retained at centre- mittee responsible for the ar- half, and while playing in this post- rangement of the week-end len he is indisputably one of the programme, have removed all foremost exponents of football in the football counter-attractions, and the attack that he becomes a com-
Colony. It is only wh have fixed the entire league pro- paratively second-rate performer. gramme for this afternoon.
Evans too, although playing for- This is
(Continued on Page 21.) a good reason why I expect grounds records to be shat-) tered at Causeway Bay,
SAME OFFICIALS
The dramatis personde, so far as the teams are concerned, has been slightly changed, but it is exceeding ly Interesting to observe that the same officials have been appointed for the replay.
This is a gesture on the part of Management Committed will appreciate,
the
Leaverybody
which
being tantamount to a vole of con- fidence in those three gentlemen who figured so
conspicuously In
October 25 game,
the
So far as the prospects of the
BADMINTON
Another
when he
he gets In
Clean Sweep For Recreio
MIXED DOUBLES MATCH
match are concerned, one hesitates le
The one and only league badminton any sort of unequivocal state match played last evening turned out make ment. The Chinese did so well at just as expected. Recreio "A" the
previous meeting, despite general champions went to public opinion that they would be Hall and beut St. John's by annihilated, that they must, at the games to love.
the
the Cathedral
nine
David Kwok and Miss P. McCaw
very least, be conceded a 50-50 chance of winning.
put up the best resistance for St. One is led further to emphasise John's, scoring 11, 10 and 14 aces in this because. on paper
anyway the course of their three games. The they are fielding
a very much other two pairs, except in one game,
23.
stronger team than on October
On the other hand it was whisper-falled to reach double figures against ed to me that the Chinese will not the powerful Portuguese team." be turning out anything like the Full scores and revised league table....
B. Koh and Miss M. Smith (St.
to J.J. Misa C. Silva 0-21; Carvalho and Miss
team selected, as many of the follow. players are going to Macao. I have John's) lost to Oliveira and
Miss M. Silva 0-21; lost
vertised,
been unable to obtain any denial or substantiation of this, But if the Chinese turn out as ad- the Army will certainly have to play very much better than previously to avold a heavy defeat,
the Lam Tak-
Remedios and lost. to L.A. Juboiro 10-21.
Miss
D. Kwok and Miss P. McCaw (St.
John's) lost to Oliveira and and Miss Silva 11-21; lost to Remedios and Miss Ribeiro 14-21.
Of the October 25
25 team, Chinese have retained only Moon- Miss Silva 10-21; lost to Carvalho and
po. Chan Tak-fal and wing. Those who have last their places
are Wong Wah-gay (goal keeper), Leung In-chun und Work
A. J. Bennitt and Mrs. Blair (St. John's) lost to Oliveira and Silva 7-21: lost to Remedios and Miss Misa Silva 5-21; lost to Carvalho and Miss
Ping (backs), Chan Hung-kwon and Ho Chor-yin (half backs), Tang Ribeiro 4-21. Young (forwards). Kwong-sum, Lai Shui-wing and H.
LI Tin-sang. Tem Kong-pak, Leung In their places are Pau Ka-ping, Wing-chul, George Yeung Yeung Shul-yick and Fung King-cheung-
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