TELEGRAPH. THE HONGKONG
FRIDAY, MAY
1937.
LANCASHIRE CHIPS? RECORD UNDER
UNDER BLAZING SUN Outstanding Performance At The Happy Valley
Boxing
MAX BAER'S BROTHER WINS
BY A TECHNICAL
K. O. AGAINST
JIM WILDE
London, May 6,
Buddy Baer, husky brother of
Amateur Footballers On Tour
DATES OF TEST MATCHES
The F.A. team of 18 amateur fool- ballers, who will tour New Zealand
the famous Max Baer recently and Australia this summer, have now ́defeated by Tommy Farr, the Bri-received full detalls of the trip. They tish heavyweight champion, put are due at Auckland on May 21, and
ten-
the first week will be spent sight- up an impressive show against seeing. Jim Wilde of Wales in a round contest at Harringay Arena to-night.
Baer, weighing in at 17 st. 4 tbs and Wilde at 14 st. 12 tbs. dominated the fight from the opening punches. Ho completely outclassed Wilde and the referee stopped the aght in the fourth round, awarding the verdict
to Bacr..
Wilde was down for counts of nine, eight and five in the first round, but he seemed fit enough when the referee stopped the encounter.
PETER SARRON DISQUALIFIED FIGHT GOES TO DAVE CROWLEY
The opening match is against Auck- Jand nt Auckland on May 20. They leave the following day for, a match first at Wanganul or Napier. The Test match is at Wellington on June 5, the second at Dunedin on June 12, and the third at Auckland on June
they travel which 26. After Sydney and play their Brst match there against New South Wales on July 8.
to
The first Test in Australia takes place at Sydney on July 10, the second at Brisbane on July 17, and
third at Melbourne on July 24. After un afternoon match with West- ern Australia al Perth on August 2, the English party will leave for home, and are due in London on September 3.
The players taking part are: L. T. Juddle (Casuals), A. H. Woolcock (Cambridge U.); G. A. Strasser (Cor inthian), W. H. Pickering (Sheffleid Wednesday), II. S. Robbins (Dul- Lewis wich); B, Joy (Casuals), J. W. (Walthamstow), T. II. Leck (Moor J. Sutcliffe (Carinthian), E. (Lloyds Bank); R. scrap, Matthews (Walthamstow), E.
the Collins (Walthunslow), F. A. Davis ninth round for not hitting with the (Walthamstow), L. C. Finch (Bar- knuckle part of the gloves.
In another big night, Dave Crow-
ley of London defeated Peter Sarronton In a scheduled ten round Sarron being disqualified in
A
conducted at The Bght was terrific pace, with plenty of close quarter work. Sarron was warned in the first and second rounds about the use of his glove, and finally the referee, disqualified him-Reuter.
Cricket
YORKSHIRE OVERWHELM OXFORD
BY INNINGS AND 160 RUNS
Famous for her perpetual amilo, Senorita Lizana, the talented Chilean A characteristic study. The tennis player is caught by the camera in Senorita recently added to her fama by beating Miss Dorothy Round in an important English tournament,
net), L. C. Thornton (Derbyshire A.), F. Riley (Casuals), W. W. Porr Football (Blackpool), and Cpl. S. Enstham
EASTERN
Larwood As WIN TWO, England's LOSE TWO Stock Bowler IN MANILA
(By Ronald T. Symond) When Larwood and Voce are in their best form, Notts have the most formidable opening attack in the country. Sometimes, as at Tonbridge against Kent and at, the Oval against Surrey last year, they are almost un- playable.
Good judges who saw these genies. maintained at the time that Larwood
After losing the first two matches of their soccer schedule in Manila, Eastern Athletic, who played in the senior division of the Hongkong Football LeagueTM for the first time this last season, to win gave worthy exhibition their next two games. They defeated Sto.
Thomas
by
was a better bowler than ever. He is three goals to one, in which match London, May 6. not merely a fast bowler who has had Chan Bing-to was the star per Yorkshire made short work of to reduce his pace, but a fast-medium former, scoring-twice-to-clinch the Oxford University in their annual bowler of the highest class, and pro-game for the Hongkong team. cricket match, winning in two days bably more dangerous on English
wickets than in the days when great) The Mantie Bulletin states that by an innlogs and 160 runs.
Eastern played variable football, A curlous feature about York-Pace was his chief characteristic.
though they were the belter team. shire's total of 444 for 6 was that In short, he is a new bowler, de-Eastern led two-nil at half time. aio batsman scored a century. Hut- stined, I hope, to succeed Tate as ion helped himself to 953 and Ley- England's stock bowler and to do his land contributed 94. These were part against Australia next year. the top scorers, though runs were made steadily by the other batsmen.
Oxford shaped very poorly at the wickets. In their first knock they were dismissed for 149, in second for 135.-Reuter.
their
Golf Star Earns £50 a Week
Wimbledon Profits
The net profits from the Wimbledon lawn tennis cham- pionships for 1936 were £25,- 571. This is an increase on the 1935 profits of £1,220.
The Lawn Tennis Associa- tion's share, after doductions for reduction of debentures and other items under the new England Club and, the L.T.A, is £16,548, of which £5,379 goes to a special reserve fund.
IRISH SWEEPSTAKE .DRAW ON DERBY STARTS MAY 28
Dublin, May 0 Mixing, the counterfoils, in the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes on the Derby starts on May 25, and will con-
inue for three days,
The draw, with the customary cere- monial, will take place on May 28 and Playing another night game at the 20,
The theme setting for the care- Rizal Stadium, Eastern beat U.S.T. by five goals to two. In this en-monial draw this time is Speed.
In this connection the greatest counter Eastern were steady and had the full measure of their opponents, pigeon race in Europe will be held So much did Larwood and Voce
Dave Leonard, injured in the first on May 26. Same 40.000 birds have dominate the Notts attack last year match of the tour, was reported at, been entered by 70 British Federn- that no other bowler took as many as but he did not play in this match. 40 wickets. But Staples, Butler, Wood- und G. F. H.-Heane are
USEFUL CHANGES
tions-International Press Bureau.
NEW DISTANCE RACE PROVES HIGHLY
SATISFACTORY
ELIMINATES DIFFICULT. CORNER
MR. POY'S TWO VICTORIES
The
Capt. Foster Describes Race Meeting
EARLY UPSET
BLANDFORD WINS NICELY
TABBY CAT
BORES
BUT STEWARDS SATISFIED
TYNE DISAPPOINTS
The
Mr. Choy Wing-chlu rode a good the race on Tabby Cat to annex Hunchbacks Plate confined to With the sun. blazing upon the
novices, but he did not win by a big race track tempered by a lovely
margin. Tabby Cat was boring o cool breeze blowing across from
bit towards National Anthem (Mr. Mr. A. Wong-Nel-Chong gap,
R. Wood) some 100 yards from the Bower's Lancashire Chips piloted
The going was on the fast elde Onishing de, but Mr. Choy wisely by Mr. D. Black camo down the
short head. the secure the verdict by home stretch with a rattling pace and there were some good finishes. stopped riding and came on again to
As predicted Blandford under to win the Canterbury Park Handl able guidance of Mr. W. Poy pro- After the race an enquiry was held cap over six furlongs In record vided the first upset in the opening by the Stewards who accepted the time of 1.16.3/5, lowering Bobulak event, the Charters Towers Handi- explanation with a caution to Star's figure by four-nfths of a cap, in which there were 13 runners. juckey. It will be recalled that accident to the late Mr. S. Y. Liang. second. This was the main feature! This was indeed a big feld for Aus- Tabby Cat was the cause of the fatal traiian ponies and luckily there was of the Fourth Extra Race Meeting no accident owing to the fact that Mr. Pau Ka-ping rode his maiden race on Mrs. Dunbar's Inca to finish of the Hongkong Jockey Club held the rail had been removed.
A poor lost. at the Happy Valley last. Saturday.
Honey jumped to the front at the River. new distance from the 14 release of the barrier to be chased
Racing Heart, Snowy by
The mile post (about five furlongs) was Saucy Face and Just That. first run last Saturday and the in- jockey on Honey set a terrific pace, novation proved a great success. It the first quarter being run in 25 seconds, and in the second stanza was undoubtedly a better launt from Honey was clean knocked out. Com- either five furlongs or half-a-mile ing down the hill, Blandford crawled run. The former distance has the up into a nice position, but, Racing awful sharf Heart was leading the pack before disadvantage of corner at the start while from the entering the straight, half-a-mile the course starts to thin
At the distance post Blandford had before reaching the Black Rock, the race well in hand and went on to giving the bad starters no chance win by two lengths. The combina- tion delighted the supporters with to get through. The new distance $90.70 this being the biggest dividend was the result of a. suggestion. put of the day. Contrary to the expecta forward by the jockey Mr. W. II.tions, Racing Heart was made a hot S. Davis at the last November half- favourite, I suppose this being one. yearly General Meeting and no doubt of the usual dark tips, it is going to stay.
ап
old
JOCKEY'S POOR JUDGMENT
After
THE BEST RACE Canterbury Chips Sets Record
on
first
Aztee seemed
the The best race was seen in Canterbury Park Handicap over six furlongs for Australian panies of this season when Lancashire Chips, with Mr. Black as his pilot had no dif- Aculty in capturing the event in re- cord time of 1.10.3/5 with plenty to PAT ON THE BACK
spare. Although the verdict was by "The novice jockey Mr. W. C. Poy
four lengths, the jockey eased Lan- cashire Chips up after overhauling deserves a pat on the back in steer-
Should Have Nursed
the Beld at the mile post. It was ing Blandford and Laughing Buddha
His Mount
certainly a grand performance. The weight was no doubi telling to victory in the Charters Towers Handicap and the Tal-Mo-Shan
Gypay Love who came in second, riding a clever race, Mr. but Courting Eve, who was Handicap respectively. The timer Mr. H. C. Pih showed his Poy on Rob Roy gave a poor display away at the release of the tape, was canny judgment to win on King's of judgment in the subsequent event, not the same cob as when I saw her the the Mount Davis Handicap (First winning the Coolgardle Handicap at
Section) for "C" class China pontes the Easter Meeting. Justice and Centre Forward, latter paying $71.00-the second big over the champion course. Had he to be off-colour while Home Brew gest dividend of the day. A single nursed his mount instead of doing could not get going.
was registered by Messrs. D. the running, Rob Roy would have Black, Y. T. Fung, S. C. Liang and been umong the placed runners. As B-Proulx, while Mr. Pau Ka-ping it was, the first mile was covered in (goalie of the South China A-2.02-the Jockey-asking-too much of The winner "C" class rater,
the made his debut on Mrs. Dunbar's a Inca in the novice event, the Hunch- Apilas just managed to cross
wire in time but it was due, to the backs Plate,
hard riding of Mr. S.C. Liang. The The attendance for an extra meet-running of the second pony Bistre ing was exceptionally good and this (a sub-grin of 1932), who was can be well gauged by the support neglected in the pari-mutuel, was an
he should Elven to the Cash Sweep department, eye-opener and The lowest first prize was $1,339.10 watched at his next outing: paid in the first race while in the 1507 received ticket. No. last event the lucky drawer of cash
$3,080.20
WCCP
win
Race Meeting
Macao's May Race
Six Events: Volunteers To Compete: Selections
Of
THREE STARTERS IN MAIN EVENT
be
LAUGHING BUDDHA DELIGHTS Second Success For Mr. Poy
There were 11 runners in the Tal- Mo-Shan Handicap-First Section over a distance from 1 mile post (about five furlongs) for "D" class raters and incidentally this was the second leg of the daily event. All the ponies were fancied, but Laugh- Ing Buddha delighted her 23 backets cach with a pay out of $237.20. It was
this the first race run over distance and it seemed that every one had a decent start. Of course some ponics were late in moving and by the time they had got into their stride, Laughing Buddha hnd already established a good lead, Mr. was not worried in the least As anticipated there were, only Foy, three starters, namely, Expansion until the cross line was reached. The Time, Havoc Eye and Potentate in allowance of 5 lbs. was a great help the main event, the St. George's to the success of Laughing Buddha, Phake. Full marks must be given to but the majority of us had over- the trainer of the winner, Havoc looked the fact that the combina- Including he was never in any real danger this event, Mr. Poy has won three of defeat, winning with ease. The rares on Laughing Buddha and we Eve, for the stallion was well tuned was hard to beat, Jockey Mr. Y. T. Funk adopted the should bear this in mind when they same run away tactics when Mr. appear In public sin. It may in- D. S. Li steered Havoc Eve to vic-terest one to know that Mr. Deltz
the has not as yet a win on this mare, In the Trial Plate and My selections for Macao on Sunday tory
Lusitano Cup at the Annual Coral-
DISAPPOINTING TYNE ore as follows:
val. MACHINE GUN troop raCE
Herga
head, useful changes. Indeed, all more the team as a whole is well equipped and balanced, Hardstaff is one of the best bats in the country, Keeton is now fully recovered and restored to hla best form, and Harris is also a batsman of first-rate quality. All- round players essential to stiffen the middle of a teùm are supplied in the persons of Staples, Gunn, and Heane. Fielding was not quite so uniformly good last year as could have been de- sired, and Voce often suffered through | catches being missed. If the whole team could live up to the standard Michael Bingham will earn £50 set in this respect by Heane
The May race meeting under, managed to stave off the challenge by beyond the pony's endurance. Per- work for his new joli us professional Keeton there would be a big improve-
and $5 each way should be worth the to the Sunningdale Golf Club.
medied, Notte mould is full re- the auspices of the Macao Jockey a neck. The handicapper has adjust sian Cat is the genet to be watched
ed the weights by two pounds for the "Big money is earned only by favourites in the struggle, for the Club will be held at Areia Preta beating and we should therefore see Investment.
these
SELECTIONS on Sunday starting at 2 pm a good encounter between those at the top of the profession,"
county championship. he said. "My post is said
Arthur Staples is to take a well-The s.s. Kinshan leaves at 9.30 steeds. Should Fairy Auk be in the some condition when I saw him last, worth £2,500 a year.
deserved benefit this year, and has
he is the danger.
Very good *This includes my retainer, as chosen the Yorkshire match at Trentam, and returns at 6 p.m.
There are six events on the card
the Barra H'cap for professional, my fees for lessons, and Bridge in July. sales at my shop."
classes over seven furlongs, but no race has been provided for ceived for response has been re- the ladies owing to the fact that anD and E
£5 a week."
to
be
STAKES ON-GAMES Bingham was questioned about the big money which is often staked on golf matches nowadays, and which is reputed to swell the carnings of professionals,
and
be among
the
WORCESTER RECRUITS
and will be available after the 'Var-and
|
(By "Captala Foster")
the
The money golf professional Worcestershire are looking forward unofficial contest has been arranged there being seven runners from the earned said Bldgham, depended
post of honour but I doubt whether on his own energy and enterprise, to better times. Batting was their for the Mounted Section of the Hong- Happy Valley, Gold Coins holds the
weakness last year, Gibbons being the kong Volunteer Defence Corps.
has entered two candidates, Shanghai "I have reached the top because only batsman to do himself justice. I am not a trooper and therefore the more will make the trip. Macao have taken great pains to be a sound This season R. C. M. Kimpton, the have no information to pass about 4 and Shih Yin Grand, and I have
brilliant Australian who is up at these mounted section chargers. „toächer, and have learned the art of oxford,' has qualified for Worcester have before me a list of the entries 80od reasons to believe that
former must accept owing to the fact Being a good companion," he said.
other engagement. Ike ances, Herga, and
Jack O'Lanter However, Shanghal 4 is a grand "Many professionals earn less than sity match. It is also hoped van and judging by their past perform that has no
P. Singleton, the Oxford captain,
wire in the order animal with a lion heart and if he LA.
will be able to play occasionally, named. This race will be the cur-doom't win, I am sure that he will
named. Furthermore, there is a possibility of toin raiser and should attract interest. give the Hongkong ponies a good run. In the Ma Kau Slae Handicap over Victoria Hall should win on her last Car. Walters taking to the cricket Beld again.
six furlongs, I-fancy Hobenfels on performance with Cavalcade to fol- These reinforcements, together with account of his running last time, but occasional assistance from R. H: C. with 150 lbs. to carry this heavy im- chances Human and B. W. Quaife, should im- post might hinder. his prove the batting strength enorm- Merry Maker and Warfield should be "Many stories have been told worth, Perks, and Jackson to
ously.
in the limelight." about high stakes, recently, but I
GOOD TUSSLE EXPECTED. cannot say how far they are true,"gether form an excellent attack, and Martin has made, good progress as a be replied,
The Praia Grande Handicap has Warne, tho - all- change bowler. Usually, if I have a stake on a rounder, who is perhaps the most drawa 10 entries of their own class; sub-grifins of the Hongkong Jockey game, it 3 to 10s, and I have original cricketer in the game to-day, the race. Is over six furlongs Shih Club of this season and my fancy is has recovered from the injury which in Grand has a lond of 100 lbs. National Anthem who was unlucky to never gone beyond £5."
Bingham, 89 years old, Bft. 21, kept him out of the field for a large while Victory Life has to shoulder succumb to Tabby Cat of the Happy tall, with dark curly Kale and brown part of last season. The Hon. C. J. 148 lbs. At the last meeting there Valley last Saturday, March Brown eyes, was born in Ireland, and started Lyttelton will again lead the team was a big tusale between these nags is a speedy merchant, but 1 am afraid until he leaves for Canada in August, for second place and Victory Life that the distance of sx furlongs is golf when 14,
low.
Meadow Eve has a good chance to win the Mong Ha Handicap over a mile and Fairy Ousel has my vote for second place. Defensive War went well last Wednesday at the Valley and he should get a place....
The Gula Plafe is for non-winning
Iko
Jack O'Lantern
MA KAU SIAC HANDICAP
Ifabenfels
Merry Maker
Warfield
PRAIA GRANDE HANDICAP
Victory Life
Shih Yin Grand Fairy Auk
-BARRA HANDICAP
Victoria Hall Cavalcado Shangha! 4
·MONG HA HANDICAP
Meadow. Eve
· Fairy Qusel Defensivo War
GUIA PLATE National Anthem Persian Cat Woodon Beat
the
* HOT FAVOURITE FAILS
·
Mr. Grayburn's Tyne gavo a very
I wonder whether it is not feasible disappointing display in the High to run the St. George's Plate at the West Handicap for "B" clase China Arst extra meeting when owners ponies over a mile finishing nowhere. have no difficulty in getting a line Harvest View, who did the running, of their ponies,
was leading the pack up to the last quarter beacon, but when entering the home stretch the charger had difficulty in lifting up his legs. It W(L5 undoubtedly a very fast race, The greatest disappointment was
the first three quarters being covered experienced in the Mount Davis
1.27, A note should be kept of Handicap (second section) over course of 1 miles when Commence- this performance. Although he won ment Bay, a raging hot favourite, by a length, King's Justice was practically all out at the finish when finished among the "Also This grey griffin of Mr. Dunbar was the jockey, Mr. Pih, was scen at his considered almost a certainty and best. The
Rans.'
combination was well
the pony was heavily backed, there supported. In the pari-mutuel and being 1,468 tickets for a win and had 00 backers in the first log of the 1,041 for a place. Although beaten dally double event. by Centre Forward and Rose Evelyn,
Gordito, the best aub-griffin of this
selson; have a good account of him teras with Rose Evelyn.
Favoured with a good start and I have good reason to beltevo that had the jockey paid less atten- an expert pony for short distance. tion to Commencement Bay, Gordito events, Mr. Proulx made no mistake would have won; furthermore I am with Araxy to acquire the Tai-Mo- of the opinion that this dun did not Shan Handicap (Second section) for have a clear passage in the home Mr. T. M. Gregory. The second run. However, the owners should be placed pony Coronation Day proud of Gordito's show, for he had well but I cannot understand why to concede 9 lbs. to the winner Cen- Emergency Call was made tre, Forward and he was on level favourite.
ran
the