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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 17, 1939. By Ernie Bushmiller
JAN -17
Path Would Be Smoothed For Tom Farr
To Return To His Home Country
It is only a couple of years ago that Tommy Farr, the ex-Tonypandy miner, was contacting his friends in Fleet Street trying to enlist their help in bringing to the notice of promoters and enthusiasts generally that he was a boxer of class waiting impatiently for a "break."
His heavy-weight eireus hus not
He came so dispirited that he de- clared he would take up forming as functioned according to plan, but he a profession, but before he could put still thinks that Fart is a grand card these ideas into operation, proinoter to play. He has matched Max Buer Sydney. Hulls gave him the chance with Lau Nova, and in order to keep he had been seeking
the Welshman in the picture, Galen-
Inside twenty-four months he has to must be included among the pcr- won and relinquished the British and formers. Empire heavy-weight champion- I he does not come into line ships; fought for the world ute, the bartender may see all his hopes and has been beaten in each of his of a world title Lout disappear, but live contests in Americu,
I do not think Farr is greatly wor ried about that side of the problem. HIS PROSPECTS
STILL IN THE NEWS
And he still cannot keep out of thei He must be paying
paying more atten- "big .ws euner in is country tion to his own prospects. It cannot
or on the other side of the Atlantic be reasonably expected that if he is Such is the topsy-turvy nature of beaten in his next contest, there will the boxing game. Forr, by reason of any more big money for him in the flip he gave to the sport in this American rings, although promoters country by his victories over Max may still want bin at reduced prices,
Yes The Welshman, 1 imagine, is won Baer and Walter Neusel, deserves! well of British enthusiasts, would
but it daring how he would fare if he came have been matter for a back to England. I know there heavy gamble that five successive, would be no difficulty for him in reverses would mean total relipse in securing engagements, but there are America,
snags.
Such has not been the case with I am assured from an authorita- Tonypandy Tominy. He stems com- tive source, that the question of the pletely
to tuve captured the ima- £750 damages due to promoter ization of the Critical American Hulls under n Board of Control "fans, and it is a a matter for con- finding, could soon be settled in cer- jecture whether even more defeats, taln circumstances.
would rob film of his popularity.. This is not the only difcully, but He is still under contract with as he would probably be helped in "Uncle" Mike Jacobs for another this also, there is no reason why he Gght at Madison Square Garden, and should not come back to London to the news from New York recently, fight.
that
ALEXANDER'S GTIME BAND
American cavalcade of love, melody and stirring events, Irving Berlin's "Alexander's Ragtime Band." 2011 Century-Fox production, com- ing to the King's Theatre on Sunday, stars Allee Faye, Don Amechie and Tyrone Tower,
Rifle Shooting Fine Weather Attracts Many Members
Fine weather attracted over 100 members to the Spoon and Practice!
the Welsliman had been I think it is a fairly safe bet that Shout at Kowloon on Wednesday, matched with "Two-Ton" Tony-Ga- the former British champion, after but a fresh gusty wind was respon- tento, the battling bartender, for ahin next aght under the den to resible for a slightly lower scoring than meeting at the Garden on Mar. 10 ner, will be ready to listen to offers usual.
not surprise me, says an English from one Londen promoter, nt least. writer.
Neither did the story, released an
hour later, that Galento's manager,
Joe Jacobs, denied all knowledge of Badminton
the match.
GALENTO
parts of
the.
"Y" Ladies
Overcome Taikoo
Galento, in some States, is ranked as second only to the world champion, and Joe Jacobs hns, reason on his side when he says) that
the bartender can get Httle) honour out of fighting a man who has already been licked five times) in a row.
A Frivolous Picture On Airy Lines
"Three Blind Mice" Previewed
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SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1039. 25th, 27th and 28th February and 1st and 4th March
run
On Saturday, 25th. Monday, 27th, Tuesday, 28th February and Wednes- day, 1st March, the first bell will be rung at 11 am, and the first race will be
nt 11.30 a.m On Saturday, 4th March, the Best bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. ond the Arst race will be run at 2.00 p.m.
The timin interval will be after the Ath race on the first four days of the Meeting.
MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURES
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NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.
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admitting ta Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course,
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A limited number of tiffins will be obtainable cach day at the Club House, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. 21020).
Da no pretext will children be permitted in, either enclosure during the first four days of the Meeting. Fifth Day.
In the SR. (b) class 1. O. Swan ng is sophis!lented entertainment No amahs will be allowed on, the
.....
the
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of admission to Publle Enclosure is 52.00 per day
to S. Sgt. Neale of the R.A.O.C. and, farm in wearch of ansas chicken Including tax for all persons Includ-
Club.
ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailora in uniform are admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
Century Fox production previewed at
"Three. Blind Mice", the King's Theatre yesterday morn- won the "Nett" Spoon with a 87 which might have been aptly titled which included a very flue shoot of "Three Little Gold-diggers." 34 at 600 yards, closely followed by It deals with the three Charters Lieut. Le Scelleir with a 90.
sisters who, un regelving a small Handicap Spoons in this class went legacy, leave their to S. Sgt. Banister and S. Sgt. Pam, the eldest girl, is picked to find a rich husband. Tontinson both of the R.A.SC. Riflei herself a husband with the help of
her two sisters acting as The S.R. (a) members found some and
secretary muld. Unfortunately. after dimculty with the wind but this did vamping Van Dam Smith and accept- not trouble P. O. Richards who took ing his proposal of marriage, Pam the "Nett Spoon with the good score discovers he is also pour, lanking for of 90. Handicap Spoons were well a rich wife. She then accepts a pro- That is Joe's side, but I imagine)
distributed amongst the clubs Pte.posal of marringe from the million- that the last word will be with the other Jacobs. Mike has not found it another match in the Badmintonkong Police Reserve.
The Europers Y.M.C.A. Ladies won of the R.E., and P. C. Tang of Hong-soon untangles as Harrington decides Dry of the Middlesex, Spr. Canning aire Harrington. The story, however, easy to reach a solution of the pro-League last evening when they visit-
on marrying Sister Elizabeth, Pam blem of who is to be the challenger
Passes for Servants will be issued Next week S.R.. (a) members will goes back to Van Dam Smith of Joe Louis at the big open-air show Club to beat the home side be firing on " Range at 200, 500
Sister Moin martles
and to Private Box holders only on a raillionaire application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Mrs. Main and Miss Cunningham S.R. (b) on "A" Range at 800, 700
and 000 yards (11 rounds) and the who posed as a burtonu,
Exchange Building. (Talkoo) lost to Mrs. Clark and Mrs. and 800 yards (11 rounds),
On the whole It is a frivolous Any persons found foltering with picture which proceeds on afry lines. Servants passes in their possession Short 15-21; beat Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Read 21-6; beat Mrs. Kerr and Mrs.
The following were the lending Loretta Young presents an excellent will forfeit the same and will be Skinner 21-16.
removed from the Enclosure.
By Order,
C. IN BROWN,
Secretary, Hongkong, 15th February. 1930.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
In June.
TO BEST ADVANTAGE AT
THE
ASIACO
by 5-4. Scores:
Mrs. Melrose und Mrs. Norric (Taikoo) lost to Mrs. Clark and Birs. Short D-21; lost to Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Read 9-21; lost to Mrs. Kerr and Mrs, Skinner 19-24.
scores!
portrayal as Pam whilst her two arc sketched by Marjorie
and
Pauline Moore. Jol
8.II. (b)
sisters
200 500
600 TIS. Weaver
31 12 14
30 DA
P0., J. C. Swan (Scr.) Lieut. Le Seelleur (Ser.) Sit. V. W. Cooper (Scr.) C. Sg. P. Inte (Ser.) Mine. P. G. Heather (Scr.)
R. G. Heap (1)
COY. Sunsters and Miss J. Sum-90. 3. Silecek (Ser.)
mers (Tilkoo) lost to Mrs. Clark and 2. Lt. G. C. Dawson (4) and Mrs, Short 18-21; beat Mrs. Stone B. M. W, Kifford
|OI-KWAN BLOG, DESVCEUX RD. C. and Mrs. Read 21-10; beat Mrs. Kerr Capt. R. T. Guscott (1)
FOR
GROCERIES BUTCHERIES FRUITS GREENS & SUNDRIES
DELIVERIES
LEAVING
DEPOT
7. A.M. 12.NOON 4.PM
NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR MONTHLY CREDIT
TELEPHONES
:
and Mrs, Skinner 21-13.
Inan. D. Lole (31
S. SHt. It. A. Neale (5) Cpl. F. Cale (2) .....
P. St. P. H. Thong (3) Conde, J. B. TH10 (2)
COST OF PROVISIONS ¦§. Sgt. N. Dumville (2)
Judgment Obtained By
Lane, Crawfords
C. B. M. Standard (5) 8. 8. Winch (4) Spr. W. Thompson P.S.M., A. Milne (5) L. Cpl W. Henderson
Major P. Murray (d) Capt W. Newton (3) L. Sgt. W. Nunn .44)
LA. Anning (7)
A claim for $122.34, being balances. Sgt. P. Boninter (10) of payment for provisions supplied, Spr. C. Colebrook was brought by Messrs. Lane, Craw-j8gt. K. C. Wong (8) ford, Ltd. against L. G. Westcott, of 8. Set. Tomlinson (11) Cheungchau, before Mr. Justice R., Cpl. A. Moody E. Lindscil in the Summary Court C.S.M. F. G. Masien yesterday.
B.B. (A) Appearing for plaintiffs, Mr. P.PO, I Richards ther) Wynter-Blyth said that in February, Cul. H. W. Morsin (4)
L. Cpl. R. Langford (2) 1938, defendant wrote to his clients Mne. S. Croft (6) asking that provisions be supplied 1. Cpl. 8. Bullen (5) H..M., W. Smet (8) to his Army holiday camp in Cheung- Pie, D. M. Sim (7) chau at wholesale prices. An agree-8. Sgt. J. Hargreaves ment was subsequently entered into Sr. W. Albane (6) whereby payment was to be made Spr. C. Rumery
I. Green weekly.
Provisions were supplied. Cpl. O. A. Morton (9) and payment was made until the end Spr. 1. Canning (14) Ple. C. W. Tully (9)
of July, and the amount claimed was ric. I. Dry (1)
In respect of goods from the end of PC. W. Tang 114) that month to September.
the beginning of, But K. _C___1100__(10)
LAC. J. P. Derry (13)
Cpl. Naranjan Singh (9)
Mr. I. A. Stride, manager of the A.C.I W. J. Gash (16) provisions department of plaintif Cpl, C, J. Thorley (12) company, gave corroborative Maior Walden is)
*Denote winner. evidence, after which the defendant Indmitted that there had bein such
an agreement and account outstand
iwere too high..
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Donates winner of "Handicap" Spoon.
Two excellent comedy roles Are expably handled by Binnie Barnes and Shurt Erwin. The former is cspecially
good
55 Harrington's forthright sister, whilst the latter portrays the millionaire-borman.
OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS
girl.
Tins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Publie Enclosure. SERVANTS' PASSES
Interport Matches. Hong Kong v Manila Sunday, February 19. Reserved rents $2.00 and $1.00. Combined Chinese v Manila Monday, February 20. Reserved seats $1.50 and 80 cents. Rest of Colony Wednesday, February 22. Prices same as second game. All games played at Causeway Bay, Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. Booking now open to the Public at Messrs. Moutrie and Co. Ltd. and Messrs. China Sports Co.
.Give λ MIliton" (King's Theatre, to-day). Good material for [comedy. The story
concerns A Rivlern Bearch by a millionaira in tramp disguise for a girl who looks only for love. Warner Baxter har another of those roles which he plays so well and Marjorie Weaver is the
"A Silght Саве of Murder" (Queen's Theatre, to-day)—And a appeal to those who onco revelled robust case of hilarity. Edward G. | in the Flagg-Quirt rivalry. Leglen- Robinson pokes fun at the genus he, naires Victor MacLaglen and Brian once played seriously, in this story Donlevy ballle for the hand of of a reformed racketeer, Situations: Louise Hovick only to lose her to are as comie as they are original and Raymond Walburn. the playing throughout is keyed just "Beau Hunks" (Oriental Theatre, ¡ristika Harold Huber, Edward to-day)-Laurel and Hardy back Brophy, Allen Jenking and Ruth again in one of their best pictures. Donnelly infuse a lot of fun into the | Good entertainment for the kiddies, show.
"Laurel and Hardy” (Majestio "The Autocrat of Ch'o Dynasty" Theatre, to-day)--More sides by (Alhambra Testre, to-day), the two comedian la a special pro- Ch'oe historical drama with English gramme, ove
"Madame Du Barry?” (Star
Theatre. Battle of Broadway (Cathay, to-day) Dolores del Rio has the
subtlety of a charging bull,-};!e will:: famous in history.
RETAIL A ACCOUNT DEN ZHANG, but said that the prices charged oun SPELLING DEE (ses paso 7,) sub-lities. WALKERGE & GENERAL MEEIGI URASSI
apprehensive plaguy - approxi- Images at Theatre, Do-day)With some of the title role here in a stoly hiresdy
adfant:-
His Lordship, gave judgment for. plaintifts, with costs.
Tel. 28151.
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