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September 8, 1939.
LAST BATCH OF AUSTRALIAN PONIES BEST OF ALL CONSIGNMENTS
Increased Cost Of $100
Each To
To Owners
Appears Justified
(By "Captain Foster")
At the Hongkong Jockey Club stables last week the drawing of the Australian subscription ponies to be raced in 1940 was held before a large crowd of owners and followers of the turf, the numbers from the drum being picked out by Lady MacGregor and Mrs. A. E. Grasett.
A list of the draw is appendedbelow;
LEATHERS
FROM
$4.00
MADE IN ENGLAND
Pony No.
Owner Monestoy
2 Neerlandia
3 1. C. L
Bay
C Dr. Lee Shiu-ker
Bay M.
7
11. Y. Liang
8
Eu Tour-sen
Bay M.
Li and Edgar
10 Gredka
Vitnja
12 Crystal
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Mrs. Pearce
13 Ellander
14 Winner
15
Lan
18
IL W.
W. K.
L.. Reidy
Wayfoom!
Sire
Colotir
Brown M.
Brown
Ches.
Caravis Cistercian Graculus
Ches. M.
Bay M.
Ches. M.
Bay M.
Bay M. Brown M. Ches M. Ches. Bay M. Day M.
Bay M. Bay Chen M. Brown M.
Ches. M.
Brown M.
Stare
Carma Younger
Little Toy
Canterbury King Lynnregis
Powers Court Brewan Sura King Wingespear Double Court Dinarth Jim Farr Barleyspear Graculus
Chocolate Double Court Sun King Polycaste
Wedge
Midnight Froite
Monash Valley
Hebrus
Monash Valley Grand Alliance Spearfect Modest Morn Tresco
Black Adder Check Sum Kon
(i. Tinsan
21
thau Bros.
Bay M.
Q. K.
Bay M.
Kwong Hing-want
Ches, M.
24
J. F. Margiegoi
Ches. M.
25
Dynasty
Cher. M.
26
Quarterninsler
27
Li Bros.
Bay M.
ad
Bay
John Peel
Bay
30
D. I
I..
31
Andrew Johnstone
Ches. M.
32
S. W. Chun
Brown
13 Weetoo
Bay
34
li. Y. Chi t
Bay M.
Brewan
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in
35
Mrs. Eu Tong-sen
13ay
Caravis
30
Choice
Brown Al
Lorain
37 Marber
Ches.
Bay
Bay M.
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41
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42 S. L. K.
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43 I.
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45 Diamonds
46 Li Po-chun
47
Yam Man
48 Lucky
40 S. T. Williamson
30 Airh l. Y. Chươn
Mrs. A. E. Grasett
Bay M.
Bay M.
Ches. M. Ches. M.
Bay
Bay
Ches. M.
Bay M.
31 Dr. S. N. Chumi
52
Ash
Brown M. Brown M. Brown M.
53
Y. II.
Brown M.
54
Li Shiu-hang
5 Shields and Stauton
Day M. Ches.
57
50
E. S. K.
50 S. W. Lee
GO Lee Bro
61
1. Dunbar
62
S. M. K.
C3 J. H. Jesen
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THREE REJECTED
Ches Clies. M. Ches. M. Brown Ches, l.
Bay M. Buy M.
Ches. M.
Caravis
Caravis
Comus Chrysolaeus Caravis Prince Clato Philensis Third King
Magnesia Excitement Barleyspear Lorain Civilian Civilian
Magnesia
Seabound
Pacolet
Farr
George Graves Double Court Graculus
Double Court Double Court
Comanche
Balmerino
those of previous seasons, and there
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LIKELY ONES
A. W. MacGrath Hongkong's loss is Bermuda's
gain.
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RUGGERITE LEAVING COLONY
M. W. MacGrath
VISIT OF INDO-CHINA SOCCER XI POSTPONED
(By "Abo")
Hongkong football enthusiasts may not be able to have the pleasure of seeing the combined Haiphong-Hanoi soccer team in action after all. The team, which was due to arrive in the Colony yesterday, did not do so.
Only the manager of the team, f Canton and he explained to officials Mr. Sammy Tsang, arrived by the s,s.
of the Eastern Athletic Associatlon, spomora of the visit, that the present International situation had
caused rome doubts in Indo-Chino as to the ndvisability of sending a team to the Colony al the moment.
He has been sent here by the Indo-
Sanchez, Ampon
Will Play U.S.
China soccer authorities to discuss Davis Cup Stars
matters with the Eastern offleiuls,
Up to now it is not yet decided whether to call of the whole visit ur merely posthletic Association it. An official
of the Enstern
told me this morning that a cable had already been sent to Indo-China. and pending reply he could not vay
Goes To Bermuda definitely one way or the other
MAY COME NEXT WEEK But the Eastern A. A. ure trying Local rugby circles will regret to 11 persuade Indo-China to send a learn that M, W. MacGrath, the Club team here next week. full-back, has been transferred
Mr. Sammy Trang is the former Bermuda and will be leaving the Eastern goal-keeper; he is now work- played in Colony by the President Pierce tong in Indo-China. Ite
several representative matches while in Hongkong a couple of seasons ago Since he came to Hongkong from and is partly responsible for arrang-- Singapore two years ago, MacGrath |ing the tour. has been turning out regularly for
morrow.
Three matches had been arranged
The Hongkong F.C. 1st XV, first as a for the visiting team in the Colony, three-quarter and later as full back frst anainst Eastern. second against
NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UP). -The Philippines Davis Cup players will have to meet the United States cup stars as their first opponents in the national singles tennis championships opening at Forest Hills, Long Island. Sept.
Bobby Bags, mainstay of the American Davis Cup squad, will meet Felleisimo Ampon of the Philippines in the second round. Both drew first-round byes, Franklo Parker will Amado Sanchez in the
round.
A most versatile player, he has also the Chinese Federation and the third Hockey alled the y-half position when the against the Rest of the Colony. occasion arose,
During his two-year stay in Hong- kong, MacGrath has held the post of Assistant Armament Supply Officer at 1. M. Dockyard. A cable arrived a few days ago notifying him of his transfer to Bermuda.
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Bowls Teams A Successful
For Saturday
The following will represent the Civil Service C.C. In the Lawn Bowls has League (First Division) against the earned him many friends in Hong-Kowloon C.C. at Hoppy Valley to kong and they will all wish him and inorrow: Mrs. MacGrath the best of luck in their new sphere of activities,
INDIAN CRICKET "FIND"
Claims Of Fast
Bowler
tour of India.
Year For Association
A generally satisfactory year and E. W. Simmonds, J. Deakin, A. W. an improved financial position were Grimmitt and F. Jones (skip); S. reported when the Annual Meeting Eccleshall, W. 3. Burling, L. A. of the Hongkong Hockey Association Collyer and H. Strange (skip); R. R. was held in the West Lounge of the Davis, R. R. Wood, M. N. Rakusen European Y.M.C.A, yesterday, and J. Hollidge (skip).
INDIAN Team
The following will represent the Indien RC. In their away match against the Club de Recreio "A" at 3.30 p.m.:
Mr. A. A. Dand was re-elected President. In his absence last night Mr. G. E. R. Divett presided.
of the
the
The Annual Report recorded that, because of tie nature of the duties
naval representative, D. M. Khan, A. M. Wahal Council had decided to allow the Adal and A. R. Dallali (skip) attendance of substitutes for navat Hoosen. S. M. Rumjahn, A. R. Minu
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Gunner and A. K. Minu (skip); A. H. Rum Jahn, A. Baker, A. O. Madar and M. R. Abbas (skip).
H. COTTON ON GOLF RULES
for the
representatives only. had been appointed to the place of Ll. Carver, who had resigned his position as naval representative be- chuse of his departure from the Colony. Lt. Douglas. Army Vice- President, had also resigned; Lt. W. Hook had Alled the vacancy.
The Secretary, Mr. R. Henderson, had left the Colony for good, and Mr. D. T. Smith had been elected in his place. A letter of thanks for
is good
jud work had been sent Mr. Henderson.
an excess of income
It has always been the custom forjare 45 måres against 10 geldings.
London. the suppliers to ship along a few In perusing the list of sires wast Yet another- candidate · for All- is about to extra cobs and it may be of interest glad to find that the chestnut pony India cricket honours
Messia. Sields leave for India-Devraj Part, the to know, that only three out of the No. 55, drawn by consignment of 64 pontes were re-and Stanton, was by Pacolet, who Punjab fast bowler, who has spent Henry Cotton, Winner of the The Report, which was unanimous. jected by the Stewards of the Hong- is the father of Strathroy. A full the past three years In England. Ite Open Golf Championship in 1934 ly adopted, closed with thanks to kong Jockey Club. It was the big-history of Mr. J. F. Macgregor's is a son of Mr. B. t. Purl, a widely and 1937, writes in News of the people, organisations, and clubs for Rest
batch of Australian ponies im- charger is not necessary here, but known Lahore barrister.
World, "Rules of L'olf receive ported since its Introduction; in fact its pony collected to dale $12,350.
had given in placing equip- help they interpretations sometimes. strange three times more than the first trial The joint drawers of No. 55 should! Puri came into prominence in In-I read that Miss Pam Barton teedment, grounds, and furniture at the consignment of 20 animals landed be pleased with their moke. cha as fast bowler when he was it up in front of the discs when quali- disposal of the Association.
Government College, Lahore.
and rying here for the 1931 Annual Carnival.
American women's The financial statement disclosed captained the Punjab University X championship. She It will be recalled that the Stewards
over expendi- way penalked There are five offsprings by Dou- in the winter of 1935-36. limited this year's order to sixty
Even one stroke.1 thought the penalty ture of $31.07, which was appro- to Dit date, however, he was but the actual amount sub- ble Court and all are mores (four prior
disqualification. She ป not priated as follows.-Reserve against ported by the members was chestnuts and a bay). No. 13 wou bad played against the M.C.C. dur-alone in this offence, however,
bad and doubtful debts account, $5: just one over 30.
drawn by Ellandre, No. 19 by the ing their 1934-35
"Several times in big events this interport fund account, $23.21; cur
that my At one ting some Chinese owners Wayroong, No. 58 by S. W. Lee, No. When the late Maharaja of Patial year I thought
partners ried forward, $3.06. and No. 62 bay brought an Australian XI to India drove off in front of the discs and by L. Dunbar
Election of OMeers were not in favour of these animals re by S. M. Kong. They are in 1933-36, Purt appeared against
The election of officers for the en- from the Antipodes owing to the of breaking them. There
lovely animals. the youngest being Ryder and his men with moderate night have exposed them. But as difficulty
No. 61,
in two matches, including it means such a little advantage and suing year resulted: three year old, drawn by success #
difficult thing to prove unless President, Mr. A. A. Dand: Vice- was also some prejudice in another
one of the unofficial Tesis.
the tee peg remains in the ground, Presidents, Lt. G. W. Hook, R.A., section that the ponies could not Mr. L. Dunbar.
Double Court Is well known stand much racing.
500 these things. Rev. J. R. Higgs, and Commander Arriving in England in the follow-it is best not to To cut the longi story short, the tide has now turned ong the racing fraternity, for all
ing summer, Puri quickly jumped Besides, the risk of beginning on Miner-Barry, IN.; Honorary Secre- have performed ex-
Honorary club argument would probably be almost tary, Mr. D. T. Smith: prominence in London in favour of the Australian cobs and is offsprings
to oneself than to Treasurer, Mr. A. M. Xavier; Clvi- they certainly provide better racing, ceptionally well at Happy Valley,
culprit. know that it is an Counell representatives, Messrs. I enumerate below a list showing and the best four were Derby Day cricket circles as a member of the more upsetting
$5,750), Centre Court ($4,- strongest side ever delded by the the the number of subscription griffins
His possibilities against the rules of the game but G. E. R. Divett, A. E. P. Guest, J 850), Double Firesse ($5,000) and Indian Gymkhana. imported since 1931:
Winner of
Courting Eve ($4,883). In 1935 St. were clearly foreseen, and he had although I might win an event by Gonsalves, and Mr. L. Tyler.
that a fellow compellor The Army and Navy players have Kitle did not face the start, but in the good sense to correct a faulty proving
and prodigiously
to elect their own representatives. long run to the had teed up about three inches cut- 1937 Such Fun collected $300 and
it
side the line between the dises, I down to 12 or wickel. Cutting Bravado made $150. The Last two were geldings and therefore all the 4 paces, and curing himself of a should hesitate to claim. I should careless about the rule but one day disqualified and big wins were by the mares, 1 am detract from his speed, Puri sue of "dirty work".
midway interruption which used to prefer somebody else to do this type somebody will be
then more attention will be paid to just the law." Our Own Correspondent. Actually many players are
ponics drawn
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Footy- Derby Polar Star
Night Star
Abla Amazon
Cold Morning Yo-Ite
Пурку Love
Tornado Star
Triumphant Day
INCREASED NUMBER
(won
surc
the five new mares will be prominent at the big meeting.
Into
ceeded in maintaing his great pace The sire of Cocklerol ($1,850) is (which definitely admitted him Inlo Brewan, who sired No. 10 bay more
the category of "fast bowler") and i drawn by Gredka and No. 34 bay in increasing his accuracy. mare owned by H. Y. Chuong. No, Rooty-Hill Derby was first run in 29 belonging to John Peel was Mo- 1932, but the classic event had dest Morn, who sired victory Day cent to pay for their hay and corn,
($1,050) been introduced n
and the form book shows True Blue, Hellum and Schmetter- year earlier, Woodland Stag would have annexed that the pony was very good over ling were sired by Polyenste and the last named pony managed to collect the Blue Riband without any oppo-short distances.
By Fresco, Little Vic (1934) was only $100. I is, however, hoped sitlon. However, the
list above
new lot of maiden shows that the importation of Ausa bad lady for unseating Chinese that the 1940
by geldings the above tralian pontes was quite steady from riding boys and jockeys, but her mores and 1936 to 1038 averaging 40 odd per nexed a couple of races, closing the
sister, Southern Cross (1936) an- sires will turn out to be good 'uns.
Curavis, who is a sire unknown 'to but the barometer siddenly yenr,
represented by ponies jumped up to 55 ponles this sensen season with a credit of $1,200. The us, is well and it looks that there is not much stable (D.L.) has drawn pony No.Nos. 1. 35, 37, 30 and 42 and they of a chance for the mercury to be 30 by Tresco and the young brown are a nice bunch. Pony No. 23 by Midnight Frolic is a good trotter and much higher than 00 on account of mare is not a bad mover.
Mrs. Pearce has drawn a bay geld-when she puts on a few pounds more the milation by
Stewards. Owing to the size of our race tracking No. 6 by Carma Younger who of flesh and fat, the more will be am of the opinion that 60 ponies was the sire of Buck and Gamma of another animal. Personally I Hice the limit and I shall not the 1934 class and Canberra Girl Nos. 36 and 30, both sired by Lorain beyond be surprised to see that the Sydney of the 1836 lot. The latter started and the two brown mares have the Malden Stakes being divided into twice, but the other two never came making of first class acers. All the ponies are at present lacking in sub- under the starter's orders. three sections.
UNSUCCESSFUL SIRES
stance and strength and in the clr- This bunch of ponies, which will be seen in action at the 1940 Annual There are a few more sires known cumstance it is pretty hard to say who Meeting, has cost each owner Fa to the racing fans, but the offsprings has the best flower of the flock. additional $100 and the advance were never in the limelight. Fairy It in interesting to relate that there over last season's price was for an (1935) by Graculus, Mount Pilatus is not a single progeny in 1940's Improved type of animals. The in- (1935) by Black Adder' and Broad- bunch by Tom McCarthy, who sired, by Seabound re- Lucky Lad, Chiltern and Candle- crease was certainly justified: In way BI (1038) fact the consignment was for above tired without being able to earn a light
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