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May 26, 1939;
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Cricket Prospects At The Universities
Bowling Problem At Whitsun Race Cambridge: Oxford's Good Foundation
Cambridge University will be faced with the problem of finding bowlers for an entirely new attack this year, but Oxford have a fairly strong foundation.
None of the Cambridge Blues can be rogard- ed as anything other than change bowlers, but as the problem is one that recurs almost yearly there is not any need for undue worry at this stage.
I Is strange that University there are spin bowlers in N. M. bowlers do not, as a general rule, Austin, E. K. Scott, and J. M. Con- mature until their third year.
naughton.
P. B. Studd, a member of the
Either Evans or Pooley may be in famous Cambridge cricketing family. Is Cambridge captain, and will be the running for the place vacated supported by J. D. A. Langley and by R. H. . Darwell Smith and B. D. Curris, the two golf Blues, J. Pooley, if he has cured himself of a R. Thompson, who had an average somewhat doubtful delivery, may yet of over 50 last year, and F. C. Mann, full the high hopes formed of him who is capable of making many at Shrewsbury.
runs,
Meet Starts
To-morrow
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stort, a spare $5 each way will not be a bad investment,
Just In Time Should Win
In the L.cad Mine Handicap (second section) for "B" class China poules over six furiongs there should not be much dimeulty to And the winner. Just In Time is very quick off the barrier and the black mare is my choice. It will be
recalled that Gladiator (155 lbs.) and Avon (150 lbs.) dead-heated for second pince in the Hongham Bay Ha
Handicap run at the Easter meeting and it funny that both will have the same On a firm going weight to-morrow.
I believe that Mrs. Grasett's Gladin- tor is a better garron than Sir Vandeleur Grayburn's Avon, Jober is dangerous as he is in a
better
Scott is perhaps the pick of the R. W. Beeson will be unlucky if slow bowlers, but Austin would be he is not one of the senior batsmen in rest match winner if he could condition. Tampa Bay has only 140
to make a name for himself, us heen to control his length, Con- scored a hundred (retired) in the Freshmen's match last year, and that haughton took over 70 wickets in
is always looked upon as an excel ugressive seasons at his school,
lent erliegion.
J. D. G. Craib and J. D. Ruane
the Oratory, but has not yet received
In trial for the University,
are two fast bowlers with fine school Wicket-keepers among the Seniors reputations, but have yet to win are R. E. Layt, the Rugby footboll Blue, R. M. England, the Etonian, H. their spurs in University cricket,
D. W. Gillesple, R. C. Gibb, P. G. Jeif. and P. H. Blagg, of Shrews Sherrard, and D. C. Wilson are not bury. Both Luys and Blagg are also quite so fast, but are possibly a little good batsmen. more reliable, and, therefore, likely to be well to the fore, while R. B.
whom might strike a good path.
EXCEPTIONAL BATSMAN
From all accounts the Freshmen
A. C. Shireff, from Dulwich, is fnst, medium bowler to keep an eye on, and Prince Gackwor of Baroda. slightly faster, N. F. B. Mann, the South African, is a slow Ielt-arm
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Graves (Shrewsbury) and D. J. F. Watron (Sedbergh).
TALENTED BATSMAN
00 for
the
lbs, to carry and it is a good specula- tion to have some money on the guy.
Novices To Ride St'cutters Plate
Janber Has
BAU-
No Opposition In This Race
LOVE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT and Margaret Lindmy and John Payne find it in the "Garden of die Moon," their co-starring musical comedy which will be shown at the King's Theatre to-day.
HONGKONG WATER-POLO
LEAGUE ORGANISED
SPORT ADVTS
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
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An Interesting scramble of half a
The formation of a Hongkong mile will be seen in the Stoneculters
of the Colony Plate for China ponies, subscription water-palo league was decided upon griffins of this season that have not by swimming clubs won more ilan $500 in stakes. The yesterday evening, when a "feeler" If figures ure a true guide, the event, which is to be ridden by meeting was held under the auspices Bruce Lockhart and S. M. A. Bannis outstanding Freshnea are H. B. novices, has drawn 20 entries and 1 of the Victoria Recreation Club.
Army unita were represented in- fer are slow spin bowlors either of Proud (Winchester), C. W. S. Lub-hear that some owners have not oS
book (Charterhouse), A. T. G. yet been able to find jockeys. Among RA, represented the Hongkong Area dividually, while Lt. R. de W. Waller,
THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEET- the leading apprentices, Mr. Trever- ton has Geordie while Mr. S. W. Lee Sports Board, Swimming Section. ING will be held (weather permit-
HAPPY ELC
VALLEY will be up on Gog. National Honour Mr. S. V. Gitting, Swimming Con-ing)
vener of the VLC, was in the chair SATURDAY, 27th and MONDAY, will be ridden by Mr. Yeung Wing- ven are well up to a high standard, R. A.--Proud -is-a-batsman-of-undoubtedkwal, Opening Batsman will be look- and was supported by Mr. L. M. 25th May, 1939, commencing at 2.00
Roza-Pereira (V.R.C.), Lt. C.-M.-M. A. Halt, the Harrovian, being excep-
free scorer with a wide ed after by Mr. K. 1. Ip and Rose Roz tional it only because he had the merit,
on Monday. E The First Bell will be rung at 1.39 distinction of ending up with a three-variety of strokes. He was parti-Day will be the mount of Mr. R. M. Man (Middlesex Regt.), Lt. N. H. pm on Saturday, and at 12.30 p.m.
cularly successful in the school | Wood. Sports Venture will be Cuthbertson (Royal Scots), L, W figures average last year
J. P. Mann was not at Eton last matches at Lord's, scoring 84 and piloted by Mr. C. F. Chiu and that Martin (8th fleavy Regt. RA.), Mr.pm, or the First Day and at 12.00 Best against Lord's is all I know for the present. A lot H. Winglee (South China Athletic NOON on Second Day, The Timin
Association), L/Cpl. F. Ashford year but many remember his bril-102 or the Schools, and
Interval will be after the second race Pubile depends upon good start. My Hant form both as a batsman and a Schools against the Army. He sub- choice of the best three is Gog, (Royal Corps of Signals), Mr. R. (1 p.m.) on the Second Day. bowler in 1937, impressing quite a
Goldman (European Y.M.C.A.), Spr.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE sequently had a trial for Hampshire. National Honour and Opening number of people with his left-arrand it will be surprising it he falls man and I will make my selections
R. Rose (Royal Engineers), Mr. S. spinners.
No One without a badge will be F. Hong (Chung Shing Benevolent to-morrow. The second leg of the Society), Mr. L. Sung (Hongkong admitted to the Members Enclosure. P. J. Dickinson, from King's Col-nt Oxford,
University), lege School, Wimbledon, has for two
Mr: G. D. Woolger Such must be worn throughout the Lubbock is an all-rounder. Ho dally double is on this event. seasons in succession topped both the has been one of the mainstays of the
(Public Works Recreation Club), duration of each Meeting in such a batting and bowling tables-a rare strong Charterhouse XI for three
Mr. S. T. Cheung (Chinese Bathing manner as to be readily identified. Club) and Mr. A. Barretto (Hoo Badges admitting Non-Members to distinction.
years, and though his bowling figures
Secretary, V.R.C.)
the Members' Enclosure and Club are not sensations! this is largely because he has been called upon to
Mr. S. V. Gittins asked the various Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentle- bowl too much. He has and county
club and Service representatives to men and $3.00 per day for Ladica experience with Northampton.
express their opinion as to whether (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the water-polo Hongkong Groves took nearly 60 wickets for
league bowler, and B. C. Nicholls, from 11 apiece for Shrewsbury last sum»
should function in the coming sum- personal or written oppilcation of a
Member, such Member to
respon- Oundule, and C. D. Earle, from mer with his slow-mediuin swingers, Stowe, are also change bowlers.
If Janber, belonging to the stable
He pointed out that the meeting sible for all visitors introduced by Marber, weighs out to-morrow for was actually in the D. M. Witherington from The and as he can also bat he comes in
nature of him, and for Payment of all Chits, Leys, is sure to enter into the come same category as Lubbock.
Watson must evidently be a very the Warwick Farm Handicap con- "feeler," although Clubs would have etc.
The Secretary's Omec, 1st Floor, petition for the wicket-keeping_post-
subscription to decide immediately, whether Australian tion with the two Sentors, C. L. good batsinan, as he has been com Aned
Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) will organised, Newton Thompson and M. S. Glennie. pared to another old Sedbergh boy ponies of this season over six fur- League should be
in N. S. Mitchell-Innes, Oxford's lungs, the mare has no doubt got a The V.RC, European Y.M.C.A., close at 12 o'clock Noon on the First caplain of a few seasons back. clean bill of health and, I ennnot find South China Athletic Association and Day and at 11.00 am on the Second OXFORD'S FIVE BLUES
an entrant lo lower the pony's Hongkong University representatives Day Among the other newcomers are colours. Mr. Bradbury has had to expressed the opinion that there was
Tiina are obtainable at the Club A Yorkshireman, E. J. H. Dixon, is the new captain of the Oxford G. E. Fletcher (Marlborough), G. W. fuck with the mare, for it will be a need for a league, and tentatively House provided they are ordered in (Magdalen Collage remembered that Janber pulled UP agreed to enter #team or teams advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. University Cricket Club, and, there- G. Walker
21020). fore, it goes without saying that the School), J. A. Crompton (Charter- lame after a fine gallop of 3.07.2/5 should a league be organised.
Lt. Man expressed the view that
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE house) and W. S. P. Lithgow (Har over the Derby course on February control will be very thorough.
Dixon will command the services row) as batsmen, N. S. T. Fiennes 6, or perhaps a few days later. How the Middlesex Regiment would be
The price of Admission to of four other Blues. D. H. Maeindoe, (Eton) as wicket-keeper, and A. E. Over. the provision "Winners of unable to field a side in the league, Public Enclosure is $1.00 per day
barred"
all Persons, the new secretary, J. M. Lomas, one Cook (Bedford), D. E. Warburton $1,000 or more in stakes,
as their own water-polo commit- including Tax, of the best batsmen who has come (Leeds), M. A. Girling (Eastbourne), leaves a poor field to oppose Janber ments were rather heavy, but he including Ladles, and is payable at up from the Publie Schools in recent H. G. K. Leach
(King's School, and the only ehstacle, which may anw no reason why the Army should the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors in
or Uniform are admitted Half Price.
By Order, of the gate has caused the downfall Lt. W. E. Martin said that the 6th
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. among the greenhorne In their first two fairly strong teams
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1939. ouling, but let us hope not, Baffin Bay and Ajax should All the minor The first three placed ponies in the own, but if the units attached to the
Talmoshon Handicap were positions.
Wilber, Command were unable to field in- Clowner and Starlet, and the ineliai-dividual teams, it would be better to bility of Wilber
and Staflet for feld one or two Army teams re- put one out of the course. To add talent.
years, W. J. Pershke, and D. E. Young. He has two batsmen and three bowlers to build upon, and this is, on paper at all events, a fairly strong foundation..
The new Oxford, caplain will at the same time, have his difficulties, for Viose Seniors likely to be in the running have to prove that they are in form, while the Freshmen are always à doubtful quantity, although two managed to get into the side twelve months ago,
fect.
1
Tauni) M. R. S. Downham
to
mer.
put a full stop to her success, is the not field a representative, alde
fiing of the barrier. The rattling sides.
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(King's College), G. E. Dixon (Win- chester). D. R. Hayward (Harrow) and N. P, Wood (Murchant Taylors) of many first class ponies, especially Heavy Regiment were able to field us bowlers.
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fuel to the flame, Clowner, the Fan- Waller, the new Hon. Secretary Among the Seniors are E. D. R. The following- will
but Jack O'Lantern, who was fourth, said he would have to make a fow Eagar, whose omission last year was United Services Recreation Club and considered unwise. A dashing bats Kowloon Cricket Club - A -în their
the has been penalised 7 lbs. At any inquiries before he would commit There is plenty of food for man, quite a good field and a useful Mixed Doubles League. tennis en-
mund in the closing event of the first rate all the steeds I have mentioned himself to entering an Army team left-hand change bowler, he should counter at K.C.C. to-day:
longs and any one may turn up, The question of playing pitches be well in the running, more parti U.S.R.C.-W. A. H. Duir and Mis day, the Shatin Handicap (second are speedy merchants over six fur or two in the League. cularly as his temperament is per M. Grimiha, L; Goldman and Mrection) over six-furlongs, for the The inclusion of several subscription was also discussed and it was an- i handicapper has amigned 25 ponies Among other Sentor batsmen are A Tylor, Comdr. and Mrs. Cilford.
K.C.C, AE. C. Fincher and Mrs. to this division. It is not easy to griffins of this stason in this section nounced that, there were about six will undoubtedly enliven interest in available pitches which included the G. R. J. de Soysa, J. K. G. Webb, G. C. Burnett, G. C. Burnett and Mrs.careful traverse on the results of the success of Some rope (followed by swimming pools, and pitelfes at South
follow the line of conduct, but a the parl-mutuel departments. The VRC
Y.M.C.A and European J. B: Guy, &. Feller, H. D. Freakes Sweeny, A. E. P. Guest and Mrs. Taiwan Day Handicap (second secred PH Blagg E Tucker, D PG-Clarko
Heddon who was second) in the China, Chinese Bathing Club, Chung tion), the Boa Vista Hundicap Tunchback Plate over the Enru Shing (Kennedy Town)--and Stone Elliott, L. E. McLean, and C. L,
(second
section) will be a useful Edgson, and of these Guy, de Soya
help
to seek a clue of spotting the course at the last meeting has been cutters, Permission would have to
"should cover stationary and portage and," McLean, and Webb are perhaps the
winner. In the Tolwan Bay Handi- much discussed by the early touts bo obtained from the Army Area referees was an important one and charge of $6 as, entrance fees this to best, though they have not yet given
I must say Sports, Board, should the Army de- that Club representatives cap...Tribute (the winner) was in as a potential will keyed for the leíde to enter a team or teams, is I thake a point of,rerominending off-}ony funds remained at the "end":
eceipt of 3 lbs. from Meteor, but the that Some Hope Is.
ndardising | the season, to purchase madala the most completo. evidence that
Our the interpretation of the rules the winning teams NATI they are up to Univerally standard.
weight adjuster-has-levelled the two event and the champion fockey, Mr. swim in pitches within the Harbour clals with a view
because Escornano will be in the saddle Umits bast year USEFUL BOWLERS
are to shoulder 105 lbs. In the. Bo the Handicap; büt Iliké „Magog whó Army, swimmers were forbidden to and equipment were left in abeyance warn thon naked to communicate with nogs on the game Tooting "und :they „Magog, arid Milleoys are welf. In an cholera-Infection for the Colony: Questions dealing with trophies Club and Bervice representatives There are also duite a number of useful bowlors among the second and third-year-men-G. Evana.and JB. V. Pooley are fairly fast and then?
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Vista Handicap, the first pony, 'Fei Ying, carried 6 lbs. of lead less than will be ridden by Mr. Needa Willy swim within harbour Umite, until the next meeting, which will their respective committoes, and Mr. Gittins said the question of be held on Thursday next, June 1. oblain any data they thought ne
It was decided to take a tentative sary the thirdameke. Tempest - but both lily la dangerous and I recommend have to draw 105 15 to-morrow. Jadium Star for big money, he supply of competent water polo