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AWAITING MANILA'S DECISION Hongkong Unable To Proceed With Interport Arrangements Until Acceptance Is Final
By "Ripple")
THOUGH TIME is running short, the situa tion as regards the interport with the Philippines is still somewhat obscure. The recent trend of events in the Far East has given rise to certain alarm, and with the advice to American nationals to quit if their presence here is not absolutely necessary, American interests in the Philippines are hardly likely to grant permission for others to como in.
A cable, has been received by Mr. A. O. Barretto, Hon. Secretary of the V.R.C., from the P.I. stating that the P.A.A.F. is awaiting a reply from Washington to a cable requesting advice.
And so, Hongkong, perforce, must wait too,
The start of the four-men- tred-- style relay at the Volunteer Defence Corps annual swimming sports ni the Army Tool оп Saturdaying Yuck.
It will be a great pity and a Chan has truly had a brillant greater disappointment if the year. His triumphs have been even moet la cancelled. Swimmers enter than those of W. Lawrence Racing In 1935. and swimming enthusiasts are
keyed up for the interport. OUTSTANDING discovery Anticipations are running high, among the women is un- which is but a consequence doubtedly Miss Celeste Guterres. of the recent record-breaking Her convincing victory in the Championship meet,
quarter-mile championship was
There is no gainsaying that the no portent of what she was to It was Colony bis es fine a team of swim-do in the harbour race. mers as it has ever had, if not finer, conceded that she had an excel- and though it is hardly likely that lent chance of success, but it standards will change much over a
never thought that she year, except to probably Improve, the renown of the Filipino swimmers would break the 1933 record hes been much talked about and held by Miss Doris Hunt,
In this liowever, she shares the people here would like nothing bet-
415 Min AR
Was
ter than see the outcome of meet picture with Miss Li Fo-luen, the ing between the two
brillant breast-stroke awummer from
China A.A. There South possible.
Several people find it difficult to great race between them. imogine
that Chan Chun-nam could improve on his showing this year, and while he is at the possible peak of form is another reason why the Colony is anxious for the Meet to take place.
yards
Mish Guterres employed the crawl all the way across, and Miss Li the
three breast-stroke. Only separated them at the finishing wall, Incidentally, I had heard that there was to be a protest over the The Manila team has been chosen, race, but nothing has been received and is scheduled to salt on Saturday by the Committee, so I presume it and arrive here at the beginuing of wan just another of these rumours next week. Let us hope that then clrculation. reply they receive from Washington
will not alter that decision.
Handicaps And
Entries For Ninth Extra
cntckes
and
the Following are handicaps for the Ninth Extra Race Meeting to be held at Happy Valley
On October 19:
Effort
VOLUNTEER AQUATIC SPORTS AT ARMY POOL
To Abolish
Racing In Rangoon
Tennis
Greatest Disappointment
Of The Year
RANGOON—A serious effort to have pony racing - in Kangoon abolished has been started in the House of Representatives, where Mr. U. Ba Illaing, a prominent member, Ja Introduced a bill designed to stop this sport on the ground that it is gambling.
The livelihood of 4,300 breeders in Upper Burma would be affected if the bill became law.
The
WELDY VAN HORN, finalist In the United State singles temis
mover, in introducing his known 13 the Burma Hongkong Urina Cup Handicap (14 miles) Distinctive Time (150). Bupon championship in 1929, provided the measure, Bay (158), Eve of Folly 10). Eve of biggest upset in American tennts Gambling and Betting Tax (Amend- Reason (40 Gay Star (151, Grether rankings for many year, and ment) Bill, maintained that poor (148). Johnber (147). O-Lan (188), Donagh) following defeats all over the coun- people suffered heavy losses through (540).
try was forced, on his own initiative, betting on races, with the result that Nullah Nullah Handicap. "B" Clam, to scratch from this year's U.8. crimes increased. First Section (one mile) Great Tirne Bingles championship which was won
In support Mr. Gonga Singh de- (100), Cockleroi (140), Contact (187), by Don McNeill.
mscribed racing as a game for the Crifet 1188) Fair Chance (161), Flying
Van Horn's collapse in form this idle rich, and contended that the Dutchman (1531, Frenkun (151), then Tax (1441, Princess Claro (146), Spring: hurst (19), Triumphant Day (140), Vixen) year has been amazing. Acknow- original object of racing, namely, to ledged n coming American, and Improve the breed of horses for the Tor (145).
Werribee Handicap. "D" Ciam (From possibly Wimbledon chompton, fol- defence of a country, did not hold the two mile post, anes round in) lowing his devastating match against good in the present age. Catterick Bridge (105), Colorado Star Bobby Riggs last year, he failed at 11401. Uscovery Buy (137) Forehand every lournament in which he Drive (140) Lovely Kid (13), Nancy
Hongkong should receive infornia.MISS Ko Miu-ling, too, retains Lee (133), Pamela (1331. Quick Despatefi entered.
tlon at any moment. It may even he included in this page before goes to press, so let's cross fingers.
1847) Sea Urchin (135). Tartan (137),
Wianle (140),
NATIONAL DOUBLES
Wyndham Handicap. * Class (1 miten-Avon (113),
Paired with Bobby Riggs in this Bear Claw (150),
Conquering Time year's National Doubles event, Welby Blue Diamond (130), (187). English Cavalier (161), Galaxy Van Horn literally threw away the (143), la-Moon Eva (151), Ítumdrum
Californian Southern
youngsters, Eve (144), Jober (146), King Kong (140), match when they bowed to two Liber (18). Red Feather (182). Rose Elly (151),
Frank Guernsey and Russell Bobbitt, who won in four sets.
furlonge)
her championship sparkle. Having equalled the China Na- tional Record once this year for the 50 metres, on Thursday she RE there any further dis-broke it by 2/5 sec. AR
tance records for Chan Chun- She and Miss Ho Wai-king have buth timed 36 seconds for this dis- nam to break?
Moore Park Handicap, "A" Cars ( Having broken the quarter lance this year, which time is equal
Curiae (153), Ascot, and half-mile records in the to that set by Miss Young Sau-king
In 1935. but this is the Arst occasion Day (110). Connieber (150), Courting Eve Guernsey, recognised as the latest (165), Devonima (155), Lancashire Chips le man" of tennis, Lime and Colony Championships-both of on which it has been bettered.
(153) Many Thanks (al), Melody Star again, needing a "big point" came which had stood for five years These are all reasons for hoping im Sparrow (182), Tonado Star (1423), through with his angled soft "dinks" | -he went one-further on Friday that the Interport meet will even-Vanity Fair (145), Viceroy (150),
(dropshots) just out of reach of Dallerat Handicap... Class Riggs or Horn, while Babbitt's lob- last and bettered the time for
miles)-A Green Time (183), Amber bing to Van Horn provided the de the cross-harbour race, and this
(133), Breden (155), Centre Court (60) ciding issue, last year's singles Cheerful Star (150). Longdon (143), Mople latter was a record that had
Star (145), National Victory (147), finalist blasting every bell out of the Piccadilly Jim (138). Ruby Sur (1) court. For Van Horn this was the stood the onslaught of all the
Shuttlecock (157) Spring Shine 15 climax of a fruitless year's play. Strathcarrick (135). Surprise Bay (153;. years since its inception.
Again (135), Twilight Star (147) Warrego River (182).
That same evening in the Chinese Y.BLU.A, pool in the championship events there he bettered the 6-year- old China National record for the 400 metres by 8 secs, setting a new, though unofficial, figure of mins.
25 Bees.
quate.
Hockey
Eleven Teams In Shanghai Women's League
Emergency Unit (160), Eve of Dancing Nullah Nullah Handicap, - "B" Class,
(101). Eve of Hunting-(164), Galveston Second Beetion (one mile).-ARE (131),
Buy (147). Gladiator (150), Guiness Time THE SHANGHAI Ladies Hockey Annabella (185), A Roaring Time (157). 5 Association annual icaguo will swing Australian Prince (117), Brown Derby (10), Jane Doe (140), Just In Time (163), Othway Double Finesse (150), Happy. into action on November 29 with no 47 Bruna (1) Derby Day (159), Laughing Girl (140) Levely Star (140)
Landing
Musketeer 165), Ohio
(161) (167)
Oomph (240), Patrici■; and thes to the same pool on less than 11 teams taking part. It was 116) King's Privilege (15), Pumper pintarthings: (148), Bose. Evelyn (158), Winfred Itosa Fians (150), Rose Queen (49), Royal Saturday night he broke the National revealed at the Annual General nickel (148), Sea Jay (155).
Highness (160), Royal Wedding Eve record for the 1,500 metres free style Meeting of the Association held at the (132).
Hwangtung Handicap, "C" Class (From (158). Soldier of Britain (140) Strath returning a new unofficial time of 21 Y.W.C.A. recently. mins. 51 secs which
Shanghal ladies' teams, however, the two mile post, once round & in) bannock (148) Tampa Bay (147), Taxing
100), Blue Field (143), xilue Gate (150), 4161). minute better than that of 22 mins, will be beginning active play fm Advancing Time (100), Attacking Time Master (151). Thirty Six (260), Victoria 59.2 secs the official record set up medlately when the Race Course Boolat Bay (140), Bronze Arrow (14) Star (240) by Yeo Jul-mok at the China Na-grounds are thrown open on Octoberį Celtic Star tional Meet in 1935.
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