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VICTORY
For
Easiest Of Wins
King Kong, Eve Of Heaven, Strathcarrick
to cales was over and nearing the dis
The Subscription Grifins Auluinn, be seen that Criffel's chance of turning Plato, a classic for Chinn ponies sub- griffins of this season, does not re- quire much description, for King Kong (Mr. Raymond) jumped to the front at the release of the barrier and the bay gelding had only to do a canter to pick up the first prize of $750. Only three ponies were spddled for the main event.
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Eve of Heaven (Mr. Hearne) had very little to do to capture the Tweed Island Bay Handicap (first section) for "" class Chia ponies, and' it was indeed a lucky win for Str Victor Sassoon. Then the tape Hew upwards, there appeared to be some It was a whether contusion as to false start or not. It seemed to me tant Mr. Hearne on Eve of Heaven Was the only jockey, who noticed that the gute was open and the combination was off like a shol from
to a gun. When the field began chase, Eve of Heaven had a start of many lengths and of course the mare won as she liked.
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I thought Devonian, who was tired by Pat Clyde, was going to use the antes Handicap for "B" cissa Australian panics, but Laily Noriicuto's candidate showed groat courage and stamina to win by four bealing Tornado Star and Crifel
444/5 for the mile. The first to break through was Devonian chased by Crane Azter, Murrumbidges, and Happy Ing, the rest following in the rear. The Orst quarter of the creult was run 21.3/6 seconds and this was exceedingly Inst, averaging a little over 12.1/8 seconds per fulani. However at the bottom of the hill Aftee and Murrumbidgee began to flag, but Devonien was atlil going easy after passing the Black Rock followed si the fancture by Chilfet and liappy Land- ingr, 1hey swirled round the last quarter corner, hugging the, ralis like a forrent In flood at the bend of a river, The run up to the last quarter beacon was very Fant, the time for the six furlongs being one minute eighteen seconde as against tile track record of 1.193/5 held by Courte
in Eve. At any rate Devonian did not show any sign of throwing in the sponge, but Happy Landings was labouring under And Torrado Star war going well.
challenge was issued by -caused a little excitement, but when Mr.
tones Tornado Star paused. John Poet's representative without any trouble, Tür- nada Star could make no impression on to leader; in fact after passing the band stand Mr. Black appiled his "brake on Devonian, who reached the touch line four lengths shead of Kong's candidate and then another two lengilis came John Peel's pony. 11 was a very fine race, tho winner showing great СРИГАДА struina. The cooly-TI Derby winner, Trioniphant Day, and Vixen Tor, both of ¦ whom were well backed, were nover in the picture, but they were not disgraced owing to the heavy burden of the pound-
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Although I tipped Sir Vandeleur; Caryburn's candidate for the first leg of the daily double, I never ex- pected Avon to win, the Tweed 18- and Bay Handleup (second section) by a fength because the pony was not in his stride when others went off. Mrs. Stanton's Oak Bay and Mrs. Gracott's Gladiator did all the running from the start and being a serumble from the 1 mile post, Avon had enormous ground to make
BA-September 29, 1939.
BY DEVONIAN SATURDAY'S RACE
Rods Win National League Ponnant
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UP), -The Cincinnati Reds have won the National League pen- nant and will play in the world's series. -
(Their opponents will be the New York Yankees, who have carried off the American League pennant).
K.C.C. TENNIS COURTS OPEN
ON SATURDAY
Football
CHARITY MATCHES ARRANGED
A charity soccer match in aid of the British Fund for the Relief of Distress in China has been arranged for October 10 to be played on the Club ground between the Combined Chinese and the Rest of the Associn- tion.
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The following teams have been selected:
Association-inckson (Middlesex); Bone (Pollee) and Sheehan (Middle sex); North (Police), Bright (Mid- dlesex) and Honniball (St. Joseph's); Emberson -(Ordnance), Thorburn (Navy), F. Fowler (Club), AT V. Cosano (St. Joseph's), Capt. and Riertsen. (Kowloon).
Reserves Leonard (St. Joseph's), Kowloon Cricket Club's two new Joseph's), Hossack (Royal Scots) and E. Strange (Club), Russain (St. up. He accomplished this in. great briek dust tennis courts will be Blackbourne fashion. Avon is a good sprinter officially opened on Saturday at 4 Inspector A. Kirby.
(Police). Manager.←→ from seven furlongs and under. The pan, when Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, second favourite, Lancashire Loss, President, and Mrs. Frank Goodwin, kon (South Chino): Lee Tin-sang Combined Chinese-Tam Kwan- put up a paar show.
wife of the captain of the Club, meet (South China) and Lee Kwok-wal The success of Strathearclck in Mr, Ezra Abraham, vice president, (South China); the Gosford Handicap for "C" class Mrs. R. E, Lindsell in a mixed (South China), Leung Wing-chlu Soong Ling-sing Australian ponies over the mile double gume,
(South China) and Hsu King-shing (South China); Yeung Shul-ylck (South China), Fung King-cheung (South Chinu), Lee Wal-tong (South China), La Shlu-wing (South China) and Hau Ching-lo (Eastern). Manager, Mr. Waltor H. Chen. SUNDAY'S MATCH
brings any meinory back to what I wrote about the mare at this time! fast year, which war as follows:
"Strathearrick, as usual, has put up some wonderful training times and the mare seems to fascinate the rall birda that she will break the sequence of un placed outings. Will Strathearrick gian to-morrow or shut up like a knife when entering the home straight?""
pounds to spare when she crossed the wire and she paid. $78.10 for a win, the biggest dividend of the meeting. It is to be hoped that the mare will continue to present a few more wins to the owner. A Great This Sunday the South China tour- Time, Annabells and Bruno let, the ing team which returned to the After writing the above the mare pubile down very badly.
Colony during the week will meet
And a few placed outings, but there
Racing To Resume
Next Month
LONDON, Sept. 28 (UP).— To-day's Racing Calendar an- nounced that a mooting would' be held at, Newmarket on October. 18 and 19 and again cn November 1 and 2. The Cambridgeshire stakes will be run on October 18 and the Cesarewitch stakes on Novem- ber 2.
This means that the Irish Hospital sweepstake оп Cesarewitch can be held in the usual way instead of dividing the prize money equally as planned. The draw, which had
been scheduled for October 20 and 21 may now be postponed a few days.
Withdrawal Of "Midds" Permitted
Loss To Hongkong Soccer League
AT LAST MEETING
SECOND SUCCESS OF LADY NORTHCOTE ON A LOCAL COURSE
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(By "Captain Foster")
There were of course many surprises at the resumption of the first extra race meeting held last Saturday, but the most popular win was that by Devonian (with Mr. D. Black in the saddle) belonging to Lady Northcote in the Vaucluse Handicap confined to "B" class Australian ponies. It was her Ladyship's second success at Happy Valley, the first being when her China pony Gladiator now owned by Mrs. A. E. Grasett) won the Mount Gough Handicap run on May 7 last Įyear.
the
(Mr.
Devonian (the writer recommend- Taking everything in the balance, ed in his notes that the cob was the finishes were not what I had good for a long shot) paid $72.40 for been accustomed to see during the a win. The combination was led in first half of the racing senson. Or by Lady Northcoto accompanied by course the gentleman in charge of His Excellency the Governor. Lady Jhanding out the Northcote Was undoubtedly
welthts must be very granted with certain latitude owing pleased with the success of Devonian, to the fact that many ponies, which who has earned to date $2.350.
Last Saturday's racing was
were very low in the handicap be without great excitement while the tent of over d
not fore the recess, improved to the ex- hat favourites had indeed a very reaped the benefit As on instance, few pounds and poor day. Lady Northcoto's vonian started the ball rolling with enrrick was enough to convince any De the success of Devonian and Strath- a pay out of $72.40 and this was punter that these two panles were followed in an hour's time by Mr. fen pounds better than at their Inst J. F. Macgregor's Strathcarrick's, outing. The best result was in the dividend of $78.10, ably assisted by last event, the Island Bay Handicap It was surprise when I saw Mr. Rest of the Colony XI in a charity
Mr. H. C. Pih, for a win In was no doubt that Stratcarrick was G. Thuson's Breasty with Mr. Hearne match. The following will represent At a meeting of the Manage Gosford Handicap. In
the (second section) for "C" class Chint in great form last Saturday and she up flash past the post first in the the Resta annexed the Gosford Handicap ke Clear Water Bay Handleap over a
same pontes when Blue Diamond contest Amber II, plated by Mr. IP Raymond) secured the verdict by (Royal Scots); Black-ment Committee of the Hong-Kul-ying, paid $67.90 for the lowest the twinkling of an eye, beating Tax- Duncan u champion pony. It was her Arst Jaunt from the 11⁄2 mile post. Prior bourne (Police) and Sheehan (Mid- official win at Happy Valley and in this outing Bressay was pinced diesex); Freshwater (Middlesex), kong Football Association held position in the frame. Humdrun ing Master (Mr., B. L. Tao) by a
Eve (Mr. Y. T. Fung), owned by Mr. short head, the owner, Mr. J. F. Macgregor, had once out of nine starts. West Lake Gough (Pollee), and Hsu King-shing
Ll Lan-sang, delighted his suppor Black sai on Devonian for a final spurt, certainly placed great confidence in and Kut Cheong crossed the wire so (Eastern); Y. S..Chung. (Eastern) last evening, it was decided toters with $00.00 for a third place in
in combination allos forward in a most the marea subscription griffle of close together that the judges could gorge (Kowloon). Hossack (Royal allow the Middlesex Regiment to the Tweed
Scols), Ferrier (Polke) and Hau
Island Bay Handicap (first section) for China ponies and Ching-to (Enslern).
Reserves, Maxwell, Munro (Royal) withdraw from the First and in the penultimate event Zero, who Scota), Bell, Lee Tack-kee, Chung Second Divisions of the League. Haymes,
ridden by the owner Mr. Kam-hol and Wong King-cheung.
rewarded her followers with $03.60 for coming in second., With the withdrawal of the Middle-
NO NEW RECORD sex Regiment, the First Division has Although the going was fine, no The following have been selected The decision of the Middlesex, one should be kept of the fast run of now been reduced to only ten toams. (new record was established. A note to represent Kowloon Football Club of the best teams in the League, to Lady Northcote's Devonian over the In friendly "xtures against Kwong withdraw Wah and RA.O.C. to-morrow after-
wus arrived at after mile course in 1.44% against Strath- noon on the Chathum Kood ground. mature consideration, the chief rea- roy's record time of 1.44%, but I First eleven, stort 4.30 p.m.son,. It is understood, being the extra should be borne in mind that the White Everest and Eastman; Max-duties of the Regiment at the present difference of weights Was exactly well, P. Bell and V. White; J. R. time.
two utonon. Running with six Henderson, Williamson, Maher, Juck→ Apart from the withdrawal of the pounds of load under the seale son and R. “Alves,
Middlesex from the Firat and Weight, Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Rose Second eleven v. RA.O.C., kick-Second Divisions, Stonecutters have Evelyn, plloted by Mr. Encarnação,
Handicap MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE p.m.-A. Lapsley; Rumjahn and also backed out from the Second unexed the Island Bay Humphrey: Gordon-James, Castro Division.
(Arst section) for "C"" class raters in
Cride! who
remarkable way. At this stage it could 1037 class. Strathearriek had a few not separate them.
Yes! These
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EASTERN.TEAM'
Starting Times At Fanling
The following are
the starting times for Fanling on Sunday:
Old Couran B. Linaker, B. Harrison. 0.14 A. N. & A. A. Macfadyeni.. 0.20 A. J.
3. T. 028 A. Sommerfelt, A. fl. Purves.
Brown L. Jackson, 9.30 A. Cateredith, E. P. Streatfield.. 9.49 Brig. MacLeod, I. IL Geare. D44 W. Park, M. Pollock, 10.16 T. A. Pearce, F. D. Hunter.
New York, Sept. 27. was cer The National Boxing Association Air Force, winners of the Kowloon tainly a grand performance for the of Americo has announced that it section of the Third Division last mare. It must, however, be admit-will recognise the 15-rounds middle- season, to the Second. Division. The ted that the champlon jockey-nursed weight fight between A Hostak, teur to-day at Caroline H at 6.10 the Middlesex.
Eastern will meet a selected Haiphong R.A.F. will take over the fixtures of his mount to a nicety considering the holder, and Fred Apostolf, as for the the proceeds being for charity. Eastern's
fact that terrific pace was set for world title. team will de selected from Lau Hin-hon, Fixtures in the First and Second the first half mile, the time being Tang Chung-wan. Wheng Ying-xuen, Divisions, drawn up by the Sub-47% seconds. This was Hotel The Wal-Committee, have been approved. The fifth seconds faster than the track shuen,--Chung-Yung-sum," Cheung-Kom- hol, Lee Tack-kee, Chan Yue-tin, Ip Pak- Third Division fixtures are being re-record of 50% seconds held by Mrs.
arranged.
3. H. Taggart's Portrush.
we and Hau Ching-to.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Kowloon C. C. Badminton
Kowloon Cricket Club had on
exceptionally
good Annnclaj year
during the past season, according to the annual report and balance sheet which will be presented at the annual
Association
meeting on October 6. Alter charg- A distinct tendency by several ing the Income and Expenditure, teams to be lethargie in fulfilling Account with depreciation amounting their League fixtures is reported by to $3,157, and transferring $500 to the Hongkong Badminton Association reserve, the excess of Income over in their fifth annual report, which expenditure was $1,154.15, compared states that the Association's finances with 5731.04 for the preceding year, again rerulled in n credit balance, Additionally, entrance fees amounling which now stands at $310.00. to $1,000 were added the 'recu- The past season was successful mulated fund in the Balance Sheet. from every other viewpoint, The The report reveals a membership League produced keen and Interest- of 370, an increase of eight over the ing play, although the A Division, previous season. Members who died which comprised only five teams, were Messra, I. J. Blackburn, W. J. took over four months to complete, Edwards, G. E. Dudley, P. E. Knight, and even then points were conced A. Mackenzie and E. Webb.
ed in a number of ties.
A buccessful' soelal season was ex- For more encouraging was enthu- perlenced, the attendance at the nine sham in the B Division, which far- dances exceeding expectations and i ed # heavier programme. Every resulting in a profit of $436.
effort was made to complete the
Income for the year shows a total schedule within reasonable time and of $20,000, un increase of almost the success was a pleasing feature of $2,000 over the preceding year, Bar] the senson.
nor ware
receipts were down but subscriptions The Association did not ofeinlly and catering were up. The balance entertain visiting teams, sheet reveals assets of $84,145 and a oficial visits made to other ports, bank overdraft of $4,327, '
but the Association noted with satis!
Club Toarnya.
Toasts Senior championship. A. E. P. faction, the success of the visit to Guest (winner): W. Hung (runner- Shanghal of a team from Recreio, up), Junjor championship, R. Broad- whose players gave an excellent ac- bridge, W. M. Gitting, Benlor Handicap count of themselves.
A. Crawford. E. C. Fincher. Junior hand-
cap. E. Soltau, C, D, R. Bersent. Doubles;
The possibility of arranging on
handicap, W. C. Hung and D. J. N. Ander- official interport with Shanghai hos son, A, E, P. Guest and 8. A. Gray. Mixed since been discussed,
doubles handicap, G. C. Burnett and Mrs Jumeit, E. Blim and Mrs. A. Blatil, Winter toumament. Doubles handicap. A: Langley and G. C, Burnett, A. E. 1o. Guest
Billiards-Bentor, W. Mulcahy, W. Nanh.
and D. Orr. Women's doubles handlean Junior, F. A. Fabul, T. O. Stones. Spring Alts, N. W. Beby and Mrs. W. E. Nobba hatidlaap senior, J. 11. 6. Duncan, J. C. L. Mrs. V. M. Taylor and Mrs. M. Knight. Penney, Junior, Goodwin, J. tempoy. Bfixed doubles handicap, Mrs. V. M. Taylor Snooker, J. till, C. Biringer. Flying and N. A. X, Mackay, Miss D. Harker and Hanselcapa (blliards), Jack: (3), 5, C. R. T. Broadbridge.
La Penney (2),, I., 8.. Capall. 7, IL, 6, Lawn Bowls President's Cup, IE. Ovary Duncans Snooker, J. G. 1. Fenner (2). EC. Fincher, Champlonality, G. Leo, Nash, L. Jack, A, Duncan, C. Stamera Handicap singles, T. W. Car. En Tacchi, c. rucher, Handicap doubles, A. A Cricket First D. J. N. Anderson Dand and T. FL. HenCompelkian, Hyde, (52) E Fincher (1), Cincher
TW. Cary and N. A. E. Mackay
averages, batting,
W. T. French.
*. Ferguson, A. J. Kew, L. Jack; IL. Overy, 418) Blowing, A. Z. Lee (uh), p. A. E. Perry, A. A, Dand, T, A. Madar. N. Anderson (14), N. D. Lloyd (10.22). Tyro, W. Mulcahy. A. A. Dund, Wappio Second division, batting W. McKenzie: show, W. Nact, D. Traŭ, G_W. Bowden) (2), 3. D. Lay (11), †, A. Broadbridge | Winter singles handicap. B. W. Bradbury, (21, B., A., Gny (15), . Dowili 11. 8. Meadows. - Winter doubles handicap | MeKensie (L)), R, Tialdwin. 11. W. Dradbury, 'C. W. Bowden; A. WJ. Binson (14), J. 11. Lúka. (14), D. D. Hamsey, A, C, Tribble.
Lay (15),
The N.B.A. will also recognise the
ong one scheduled Apostoll-Garcia · fight for
the world's Ulic, providing the former bout does not take place. United Press.
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