Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April, 6, 1939.
TWO-DAY RACE MEETING DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS
CLASSIFICATION LIST OF PONIES JUST RELEASED Capital Programme
For Each
Each Day
(By. "Captain Foster")
A fine Easter programme of two days' racing will bo contested at Happy Valley during the holidays and it is earnestly hoped that the Clerk of the Weather, will be kind enough to provide us with a good grass track. On Saturday the first saddling bell will be chimed at noon and the meeting will continue on Monday. The tiffin interval will be immediately after the second race on cach day and captain of the British Ryder Cup the third ovent is timed to be run at 2.30 p.m.
.
Henry Cotton has been appointed
team.
I have before me a new classifica- compile a ranking list of their own ponies issued by the Hongkong day of thrills and handsome return Jockey Club under the date of March of substantial dividends. 20. One would hardly belleve that there are only eight Australian.
tion of the Australina and Chinn and we may look forward to a good Away Teams Win In
ponics
At time of writing the grass track
cumstance it must not be overlooked
bik n Is on the heavy side and in the cit
Scottish Matches
OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE
'The Pilgrim' on-
POINTERS FOR GOAL-KEEPERS
PRINCIPLES WHICH AN EFFICIENT
Leading Scores
Of Season
Leading goal scorers in the run-
ning for slicks to be presented by the International Sports are:
CAER CLARK CUP
Miss M. Smith (C.1.A, Indies) 10
BRAWN CUP
Mrs. Ackroyd (Seaforths)
H.K. H, A, TOURNAMENT
21
'KEEPER
SHOULD KNOW
GOOD POSITIONING ONE GREAT ADVANTAGE
In the following paragraphs I have endeavoured to
G. Singh (Radio S. and P.C.) 12 write down what are considered to be the most important points about hockey goal keeping. Some of these consist
Good Doubles Match At Tennis To-day
STANDINGS
OF TEAMS TO DATE
The following are the Intest stand-
of principles that can be learned from experience, while ings of teams in the kroekong others are qualities which a goalkeeper should possess in
Hockey Association Tournament:
some degree before his experience begins, and without radio & P. S. Club... which he can never hope to be more than moderately suc cessful.
1.AJ.
Terla Fouss
Nomads
KIT.C.
Polico
W. L. D. 2. A. 7
ย
0 24 10
1 20
It is considered that, apart from jot a mme-a lucky save, perhaps RAC the ability to stop shots straight at can add considerably to a goal-Varsity If the Hongkong CC. courts are him, the three most important at-keeper is on farm and that in the fit for play, an interesting match will tributes of a successful hockey goal-second he is having an off-day, but I feel that there is more, in it than be decided in the Colony Tennis, keeper ure (1) a good sense of un- Championships this afternoon when Licipation and position, (2) ability to that, and a piece of good luck in the the goalkeeper his fair share of good
stages of A game-a lucky fuck. London, Apr. 5.
Lee Yue-wing and Ho Ka-lau play clear shots after saving them; (3) early
Nevertheless, leaving out the ques classified in the senior on that all the youngsters of this season played in the First Division of the the second round of the doubles,
Away terms won both the matches T. A. Pearce and W. A. H. Duff in an average allowance of good luck. save, pernups can add considerably
EDGE OF CIRCLE SHOTS to a goalkeeper's confidence. Hiew-tion of good luck for the moment, I The position of the goalkeeper ever, expect it is the same for the do maintain that there is a consider (both the Australian and Chine Scottish Football League to-day. Feares and Duft who drew a bye when the person shooting is opposite other
positions on the bed, and able amount of skill in hockey goal-. in the first round, have not yet been to the centre of the goal is not dif- portes) have not as yet learned by The results were as follows:
the ball la experience the sensation of galloping Motherwell
can be position
studied and de- seen in action, and much interest wilcut-in general, he stands In the considered together with the very keeping, and that the tactics of the be focussed on them this afternoon middle of his goal-but anticipation which can be hit into, conveloped in a fashion smiliar to that The match will be played on the
where the shot is coming in not do not think anybody will begrudge for any other position. Ds to stund court.
The programme is as follows:
OPEN SINGLES
2 Celtic
0 Aberdeen
3
-Reuter,
King's
W. A. H. Duff
ing
flock of 37 is in the "B" a total of 20 appears in the "CH The classification sub-com- grado,
must have had an awful time in dividing the Chinn ponies, there
on a slippery course. I am sure that Kilmarnock being no fewer than 03 in the "D"
there must be a lot of mudlarks.or standard while in the "E" company mudders as our American friends
cali are just half a
There are century.
the so easy. If the attacker is on only eight "A" class China pontes, them, but so far no rall bird can cum-
direc run, he will often shoot in Including Rose Elect and Navylight Preta the change from a firm to
pile a list. Lost Sunday at Arein
was seen in action at Macno Inst
v. J. M. Tomlinson,tion, but if he receives the ban in a but the "B" division has 11 strong
more or less stationary position In- fighting force of 31 ponies and the of course caused several upsets and Sunday, winning the Fulwell Handle S. A. Rumjahn
Lee Wal-tong formation about the direcuop of his with his old friend Double Cham Kam-moon v. the top walghters could not get go- cap
OPEN DOUBLES section is well represented with Ing. it is not possible to predict at Chance and am sure the combina- enoggregate of 42 China steeds.
Ho Ka-lau There has been, as usual, a lot of this juncture what sort of race traction will have something to say in Lee Yuc-wing and v. T. A. Pearce and shot can often be obtalued by watch-
we are going to have on Saturday, this argument over the classification of some pantes, but the criticism was not of a constructive nature. Space does not allow for a general survey of what the argument was, but one thing is certain and that is that it is im- to possible for the sub-committee 10 It is interesting to please everybody. relate that pone of the Australian ponies of this season is to be found in the "A" class, but among the Chinn steeds, Celtic Star, Marksman and Musketeer have been drafted to the "C" section.
However, on Saturday racing co- thusiasts will have the opportunity of seeing this year's subscription and bona fide griffins running for the Arst time against the old stagers in the bandicap events and I would like to ask punters to go slow with their Ave dollar bills on the first day.
TEN RACES A DAY Race-goers will be treated with a cupital programme of ten races cach
on Saturday. even!
but should there be any water on ie Werthy's last public appearance was course, I would advise punters to in 1035 and I wonder whether the pour out their money on the low increase in stake money has brought weight carriers.
Sylvandale's Prospects Are Rosy
The Meeting opens with a sprint! over six furlonge and the offelal handicapper has signed
14 "D"
company.
the stallion back to racing. The great old warrior, Valorous, is not out of the race and Desert Star, the winner of last year's Valley Stakes, looks dangerous with only 155 lbs. to shoulder. However, 1 will make my final selections on Saturday.
Upsets In S. African
Jennifer Should Tournament
Win The Mirs Bay Stakes
when the small size
RANDOM JOTTINGS BY
"THE PILGRIM"
THE Recrelo ladies almost ruined THE H.K. team showed pretty good
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the
his feet. It is also worthwhile bearing in mind that, given a chance, forwards tend to shoot to the goal- keeper's left, as there is prevalent minong forwards a theory that a Igucikeeper is more vulnerable on his
their chances of winning the form in their last game before left side than on his right
Drawn Cup when they only managed their departure for Shanghal on. THE FOLLOWING UP SHOT So many goals are scored by fer- draw against the D.G.S. last Satur- Sunday. Mrs. Read scored six goals dny. They still head the league and seems to be regaining her form wards following up a shot and scortable, having played 15 games, lost of last season. It was, very fortun- ing from the rebound, that it is very1 and drawn 2 with 20 points to their ate the services of Miss E, Grey was important that, not only must
credit. Their nearest rivals, the acquired at the very last moment, in goalkeeper be
able to stop a shot, H.K. Ladies, seem to be in a better place of Mrs. Wilmot who is unable but he must try to kick or hit the ball safely away afterwards prefer position with 13 games played, 2 lost to make the trip, and her inclusion ably towards the wings. This year and 22 points, having two games in should somewhat
strengthen ing of the ball can easily be prac-und. Should the H.K. Ladies win Colony defence. Johannesburg, Apr. 5.
tised by the
goalkeeper and a few their remaining fixtures-they are at Go them hits present without the services of their R. G. E.. R. Diveit, the popular... Favourites, were beaten to-day in team-mates.
centre forward, Miss MH. Hockey Club, skipper and the South African Lawn Tennis shot at him and he stops it and brilliant
away as a reserve with Greig, who championship semi-finals.
tries to clear while the rest of his
will tie centre forward, left for Shanghai last class China ponies to the first rec-|
In the men's event, E. Sturgess, of coucaques follow up the chat and Interport team-they
week. He will be away on business •. tion of the Talwan Bay. Handicap.
Another interesting contest before /Southern Transvaal, beat Vernon attempt to prevent or intercept his with Recreio and a replay will be for an indefinite period.
necessary.
con doubt they The winner is to receive $600 and lunch will be seen in the Mira Bay per, by 6-2, 4-6, 8-6, 2-0, 0-4.
Goal-posts Kirby, the South African Davis Cup-clearances.
are not bviously
all will be out to annex Stakes confined to Chino pon.cs, bona
really necessary for this, and so it complish this feat without the assis In the women's singles, Miss Shella can also be this event. On the strength of his fide griffins of this season, (that have piercey beat Mrs. Hicine Miller by movements before
practised for a few tance of their leader.
THE usual monthly meeting of the game without Valicy
H.K.H.A. Council will take place fine performances at Happy
intruding on the
actual playing WING to the heavy rain which at St. Andrew's Hall this afternoon at and Fanling, Sylvandale holds the not won more than $890 in stakes) 8-0 0-4.-Reuter.
pitch. I think an ability to flick the fell at 1 p.m. last Sunday it was 5.30 p.m. A full attendance of post of honour and so does Advancing over the same jaunt. The weight is 10 lbs, under the scale for inches, but
al is of great help to a goalkeeper impossible to hold the six-a-side members is requested.
a tournament which has been post- my when clearing, particularly on
the "g" RUNNING OUT With regard to running out, ex-
Y.M.C.A., fielding their best team, perlence
that has taught many THE following ladies have been defeated Indla by three goals to two.
Onc
chosen to represent. Shanghai Dawson, playing-at-centre-forward, maxim-in doubt, run out case is quite clear: if a forward gets against Hongkong next Saturday completed the hat-trick for the win- away completely on his own, he must be met on the edge of the cr cie. If the goalkeeper does not suc- ceed in robbing him of the ball, he does at least give his backs a chance to cover the goal, and often, in try- Ing to put the ball wide of the 'keeper, the forward hits outside: LUCK PLAYS A PART i do hold the opinion that luck Berg. The Sub-griffins Spring Handleng does play a recognisable part in hoc- From the above team one will ob- future play for no other. This rule
goalkeeping-particularly In for China, ponies, subscription arif-key Ans of any season, has attracted a close range work. One day every-serve the absence of Miss Frances was decided upon by the Representa-
oss Evelyn Victal, the tives of the International Tourna iew past champions and several thing goes right-the hard shots are classy subs of this year's batch and all straight at him, all his kicks are famous pair of backs, who visited ment and will be submitted to the the run is over the champion course. magnificent, his run-outs perfectly the Colony in 1951. I doubt Misa meeting of the H.K.II.A. council this
Esther Bloomfield and Miss M. Osa afternoon for their approval. The following is a list of probable umed, and at close-range every-
and this gives me as good, Although the ex-champion, Stra-terters and jockeys:
thing seems to hit him or come with ure throy, has returned to the course, Mr. Bistre
rather condent feeling that H.K. *Mr. H, P. Chanson in reach. Another day nothing
emerge winners. The fourHINESE players who are anxious. Mr. S. W. Pon
seems to go right goals are scored will
to represent their country in the Mr. A. W. Raymond from scrimmages, the shots go just players who have been seen in ac
Miss E. Broomfield, International Tournament In the corners, the forward just gets here are there first when the 'keeper runs Miss D. Eardley, Misa M. Sheridan quested to get into touch with Mr.
and Miss Kelly.
L. H. Tan, Hongkong University. out, or the only shots he hus are quite impossible.
_this_grey_gelding.
day, the main event being the Easter Time who is making her arst appear winners of stake money will have to Lucky Lad and the former in Stakes for Chias ponies over a mile ance in the lower deck to be contested on Easter Monday. Sylvandale docs all his training in carry 1 lb. penalty for every $100 ation his a sporting chance of muddy or wet ground.
part thereof. Annas Bay, who has The conditions of this classic have the open country and I have not sech not started at the big meeting, has making amends. been altered to a bandicap event in him after his successful run at the t sicad of a.term race, but I am afraid annual meeting. When they clothed, been nominated by Mr. Dunbar, but
Sylvandale, the
winner, conceded at-is-learned that th that it will be a tame effoir owing and weight of the lead to Flybynight has been sold. In any case we should to the presence of the champion, Rose Elect. I presume the smal and Ebony Idol who were second and owners must have noticed that the third respectively, but it will be
has been increased, membered that these three racers had stake money specially in the minor events and the novice pilots on their back where
Saturday the lowest third prize a $200 instead of on
"black letters" }
not worry over this entry as there are several other speedy merchants better than Annas Bay. I cannot sce any opposition furthermore the distance is to her liking.
10
Jennifer and
the
For the lower positions the usual $125 at the Extra Mect- Jockeys will be in the saddle. I have frame there will be a good fight be ings. The Taiwan Bay Handicap for not been able to ascertain who is "D" class China ponies and the ing to ride Sylvandale, but I do know: tween Blue Diamond, English Cava- Honghum Bay Handicap for "B" class that Ebony Idol will have the shorter, Forgotten Star, Hectic View and Chinn raters have been sub-divided distance star Jockey, Mr. B. Pruuix. Galveston Bay, into two sections at the discretion of Ebony Idol has grown in substance
the official handicapper and the and strength under the careful hand-
segregation has given us plenty of ing of the Fanling halberdier and we food for thought. However, as all shall see a good tussle between the the ponies have practically only one two ponles.
engagement, this naturally makes 1 By the way Mr. Alan Raymond is easier for the students of form to no longer on the injured list, for he
MANHATTAN COCKTAIL
1/3
Martini Vermouth
2 Old Schenley Rye Whiskey
Stir, Strain, Servo with Cherry
Strathroy Not In Albury I'cap
Good Field Certain For
This Race
ATAT
Mr. V. Needa
Mr. A. Johnstone Mr. C. F. Chlu Mr. C. Encarnacno Mr.
J. Macgregor has not nominated Celtic Star him for the Albury Handicap con King Kong Aned to "A" class Australian ponies Marksman over a mile. Very poor entries (to Milleaye be precise, only four) have been re- Musketeer ceived and no explanation has beer Rose Evelyn effered for the non-entry of Able Strathbnanotk Amazon and Gypsy Love. Courting
This
Time Eve is definitely accepting, but it wild Cot seems to me that the mare is not yet Rose Evelyn belonging to Mr. En form and that in the second he is well keyed for the mile sprint, Lan-Tong-sen is considered by the weight having an off-day, but I feel that cashire Chips, who will be ridden by adjuster to be the best among the there is more in it than that, and a Mr. Wel, has a pull of 6 lbs. against
piece of good luck in the early stages
D. Block
777
Mr. H. C. Pih
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INGENOHL'S GRAND
CORONA
LUCK GIVES CONFIDENCE?
I know it is quite easy to say that,
in the first case, the goalkeeper is on
“LA PERLA DEL ORIENTE”
poned to Sunday, April 16. The old urrangements hold good.
8th.
IN a practice match en
Fround lost Tuesday, the
ners. Datia, Ram and M. H. Hassan Goalkeeper: Miss U. Paclz.
were absent from India's defence. Backs: Miss E. Bloomfield and Miss M. Osa.
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Halves: Miss 1. Wilkinson, Miss M. WITH regard to the International Ballingall and Miss M. Malinovsky. W Tournament, a player may now
Forwards: Mirs J. McKeown
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(capt.) Miss D. Eardley, Miss M. Play for a country, ciiber choosing the nationality of his father. or Sheridan, Miss N. Kelly and Miss U. mother. Once he representa the country he has chosen, he shall. In
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