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WEEK-END SOCCER
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1949, By "FAIR PLAY”
KOWLOON GETS THE PICK OF THE PROGRAMME
With three First Division games today and tomorrow), and a further four fixed for next Wednesday, no less than ten such fixtures will have been played by this time next week, and their completion will probably find South China "A" undisputed Champions of the Senior League.
Kowloon soccer fans have every reason to be pleased, too, for by far the beat two games of this weiter of matches will be played at Boundary Street, Kowloon, one today, and one next Wednesday evening.
The match at the Police Ground today is a real "local derby." Kowloon. Motor Bus mcot Chinese Athletic on what is virtually the home ground of both Clubs, and in front of their own supporters, and what can be more "local" than that?
FOURTH EXTRA RACe meeting
Today's Chances At The Valley
The Fourth Extra Race Meeting is to be held at the Valley this afternoon.
An attractive programme of ten events has been arranged by the Hongkong Jockey Club, with the main event the Sandown Park Handicap for Class 1 Old Australian ponies over the mile course.
Racegoers are reminded that the first saddling bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. with the first race at 2 p.m. and the last race at 6.20 p.m.
FIRST, RACE The curtain raiser afternoon is confined to new Australian ponies over the six Good News furlongs distance.
Roslyn have both two fourths to their credit in a mile event, once at the Annual Race Meeting and the other at the 2nd Extra Meeting.
three ponles
were placed of the respectively second, third and behind Argus, carrying fourth
149 lbs, 154 lbs and 150 lbs, with only a length separating winner from the second the pony.
Argus time for this mile was I doubt 2/5
if Flyinst 1.52 Dragon has now any chance in this race. The
order of fish| will probably be Sidiber, y-E Day, National Guard with Ame. Clipper as an outside chance.
Now they are meeting each other in this race and it is not easy to may which of this two is the best. Personally I think that Good News will have a slight edge over Roslyn.
Appally
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IT WON SO TO CELEBRATE IM TAKING YOU OUT TO DINNER TO-NIGHT
Bath Clubs will be nnxious to win, leo, for, lying respectively third and second in the League, the result of this game will have a great bearing as who is Anolly runner-up to South Chian "A" In this Senior Divi- sion.
At their previous meeting this season, KMB were winners by three goals to nil, and this was a good solid victory. Today, however, I expect the issue to be inuet closer, with distinct chance that CAA may turn the tables on KMB, and a fast, hard-fought game should tainly be seen.
CCT-
Boundary
THEY SCORED THE DOUBLE.
Pictured above are Portugal's, teams that scored a unique double by win- ning both the Men's and Women's Championships in the International Softball Tournament series. The men beat Pakistan 7-6 and the women bent Great Brilain 5-3 in the finals last. Saturday. Photos by Golden Studio.
NEXT WEDNESDAY Next Wednesday, Street sees KMB in action again, and this time they take on the League leaders, South Chine "A" who still remain unbeaten. Thin
should be a very match. All teams aspire to be the first to lower. South China's colours this season, and none more, I think, than KMB, so they will be all out.
On the
ham, South another China, supremely confident, do be beaten now, not intend to and this should produce a keen struggle. However, most of the SOFTBALL CHATTER struggling, I feel sure, will have to be done by KMB, for it is my epinlan that South China carry too many guns for any team in the Lengue this year, and that win- they will carry on their My best three for the Haydock ning way. Park Handicap for Class ó new In the Junior Division, the top place Australian ponies over the six | competition for the
All three Amazing arc furlongs
KOER (154
on unabated.
week, lbs). First Alarm (145 lbs) lending teams won last Brid Rewanglen (154 lbs.): so insitions remain unchanged. Amazing is not a nice pony to This week CAA play Tramways, whilst play PCA, handle at the starting gate but and KMB
have no game. if it gets away with the field a South China
certain for this Both CAA and KMB should win. win is almost pony. For a good outside chance quite comfortably, and
points, and the interest, mount watch Jennifer.
up.
FOURTH RACE
FIFTH RACE Vagabond King, who created a surprise by winning the Champion Stakes at the Annual Carnival, stands favourite with Daisy Bell at 154 lbs and there is no denying that these two ponies will give each other a close and tight finish.
10s the Seventh Extra Race Meeting
in 1943 in the Hyde Park Handicap over One Mile, Daisy Bell (150 lbs), with Mr the belier of up, had
50 the
CONGRATULATIONS
Now, congratulations to the HKFA on winning the Gover nor's Cup. for the first time, I belleve, since 1937.
We saw a
By "SPECTATOR”
Protest Time In The International Series
As Harold Winglee's defending champion Wahoos are keyed up to enter the deciding last battle to retain their pennant against Buster Hollands' Wildcats tomorrow at 10.30 am., there has been dropped a minute bombshell into the midst of the International Series which, to all intentions and presumption, was decided last Sunday among both the men and ladies.
Last week the International finals were played. The women's game went through with no hitch. Portugal beat Great Britain. Portugal's men beat Pakistan 7-6.
But Pakistan has since pro- terest of the team as a whole. grand game last Sunday, and all
the rules faith- lested that the game should be We observed the HKFA team played well, but struck off the record. If not fully, We think Portugal none better, in my opinion, than
forfeited to the "opponent of didn't-unintentionally, I am Kiernan and Rocha, who both the offending team." They base sure! It's unfortunate that we ald prodigious amounts of works, their protest "on the fact that have to protest. Organised sport and turned in splendid perform-Portugal fielded an unregistered has its rules. All sportsmen
player, namely Silva (of the would abide ances.
by them. which Main, 100,
Jaguars?) and thus violated the makes for fair play." registration, and only their par ticipation, of 15 players for the particular International petition."
had quite
an
Barbarlan, an absentee at the Need King (147) lbs), Mr auspicious debut in representa- ruling which necessitated
inst meeting,
and the Hopeful
will also have a say, especially Gregory up by a narrow margin the latter which has put in a good training time at the Inter milo diance in 1.23 with a last quarter of 20.
SECOND RACE
were £1 very
at the
was
the
com-
tive soccer, and goals from the length, but as the left of
welcome has improved now has
to change. has be A balanced attack was, then. mich an extent that come a real first class racer it in evidence, as I suggested it:
On the surface, the Pakistan should avenge its defeat.
might be, and I, for one,
FA's protest will only draw a loud Black Market (151 lbs) and very
plensed Anyone. Who is out for bit Lovely-Lary (150 lbs) are sure success, for this is the sort of cry of protest and "bad loser!"
andres, fat will maintain in-This-would-be-naturally
perhaps even Indignantly so in a good run for Brat terest and spirit in Hongkong the Portugal camp, as Portugal
Football as a whole.
has at last, since the inaugura- other starters
Well done the HKFA XI, and Amazon (135 lbs). Bashful may Xavier score many more tion of the Serles dating from the Beauty (142 lbs). Fort Knox goals like his
winner in the Pre-war softball days, won the
International flag.
money is almost sure of getting to give Vagabend King il In this racc. Twenty-one Daisy
Bella ponies have been
entered in place.
The
and with such a big field any- thing can happen.
Jackal, after winning
аге
Hongkong Handicap (3rd sec-(135 s). Chesterfield (142 second half last week.
tlon) over the mile and paying|ibs) and Panda (142 lbs).
of dividend
out a
a handsome $618.70 for each winning ticket
105
will
SIXTH RACE
1.50
2
Pakistan's protest is unpre cedented, and so is what would have been, or what already 5 an unprecedented achievement by any squad: Portugal's win- ning both the men's and women's International Series in the same year.
DIGGING DEEP
TOUCH AND GO
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THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE
By PETER DITTON
Eleven years before the first postage stamp was Issued, in the days when George IV was on the throne of England and the stage coach was the method of overland travel, the first University boat race was rowed!
It took place on June 10, 1829, the course being from Hambledon Lock on the river Thames to Honley, a distance of 21⁄2 miles, Oxford, no doubt inspired by the fact that one of their crew was called Toogood, were the winners.
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Few people took any interest | But don't run away with the In that race but since then 03 kden that the boat race is simply other University boat races have a question of rowing four and been rowed of which Oxford a half miles along a nice smooth have won 43 and Cambridge 50 stretch of water. Far from it. In with one deadheat, and the po 1898 the weather was
Bo bait pularity of the event has grown and the river so choppy that the to auch an extent that last year Cambridge boat sank soon after when the Cambridge 'eight set the start and Oxford, with no up a new-
ew-record of 17 minulos 50 seconds for tho Putney to home easy winners, Mortlake course, over 250,000
opposition, were able to rów
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bad
The official description of the ocople lined the banks of the margin of their victory on that Thames to cheer the
crews ecenalon was "easily" along. Since the
the boat race is Then again In held on one day
day In each year weather sprang up on the day that makes it just about the best of the race and this time both attended event in the world. the Oxford and Cambridge bonts It is impossible to say why annk and the race had to be re- the race should have gripped rowed, And then there was the imagination of the public in the famous occasion in 1877 guch # manner. Certainly not when the crews dead-heated. because the vast majority have Oxford that day had a slight been to either of the Universltica lend when Cowles, their bow,
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or even for that malier, visited
the cities of Oxford and Cam-damaged his oar so badly that he could do no more row- bridge. Neither can it be claimed that rowing is one of the major the remaining seven members.
ing. In spite of this handicap sports of the country,
The explanation probably Hea of the crew stuck to their tack In use publicity which the race so gamely that although Cam- bridge with their eight oarsmen hos received in the press and on were able to pull up slowly, the the wireless and in the fact that finishing line was reached with it is rowed on the river Thames no discernible margin through parts of the largest the two bonts. populated city in the world.
There is access to the tow-
TODAY?
between
path the whole way along the And what of this year's race? courtie and as it is a public tow Oxford are reported to have path, no admission fee is charge their best crew since 1937, the able. The boat race is free for
there
L
of
all to see, from the highest Earl year in which they broken rup successive defeats which had to the boy from the council then reached the record of 13. school and even more important They have been given a new no need to stand in long set of 12ft 3in cars by an Old queues for tickets,
Blue and a new boat.
On the other hand, Cambridge WHO STARTED IT?
when they began training were
i Because it originated so long slaw in getting together. Barton ago, it is difficult to say exactly who stroked their record-break-
crew last year is no
no longer who was the "Father of the Boat-Race",, but from early re-available and they have not found the job of replacing him cords it would appear that a
easy. Lately,
however, have shown great signs of
young Oxford student by the at all
they name of Charlas Wordsworth, who afterwards became a Bls-improvement and in A. L. Mac- Leod at stroke, they may have hop, was the founder,
found the man to convert latent Wordsworth's father was Mas- ter of Trinity at Cambridge potentiality into realistic acti-
vity. and young Words- Portuguese softball followers University
used to spend his holidays whose predominant support of
at his father's home. It was the game locally may be con-
through this that he re-establish- sidered nearly essential.
ed contact with
young Cam- However, it is expected that bridge student by the name of the Association, without bias Merivale, later to become Dean
without fear of "reper- cussion," but with good judg- of Ely, who had been his friend ment, and fairness will render n correct decision which will only be in the interest of fair of denling for the fair name sport.
and
Week-end Stars
at Harrow.
Both Merivale and Words- worth were keen on boat racing and it was after they had ex- changed letters on the subject that the first University boat race was arranged.
Arthur Peall says:
T strength, to get on black, was fuko âne-cut pink, played mediuma perhaps a bit risky, but it came out.
You might argue that the "double **
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The Portugal-Pakistan game itself last Sunday was a touch- The lead and-go struggle.
In the early days the race was changed hands again and again.
Joe Franco, Portugal--Show-
not an annual affair but from The players who took part, and they did not constitute the full-grare control in crucial 1856 onwards it has been a strength of the two sides, play-
phases of the game, this lanky, yearly event; interrupted only by ed in the true sporting spirit. top notch pitcher chucked Tor- the First and Second Worl The better team--Portugal--won tugal to topple Pakistan 7-0
Wars. But if 1856 was a notable
bothered about what would Bont Ence
happen if he failed to score. history. The Pakistanis put out all the year in
On the other hand. little is ever that day. The teams were:
so were 1836 and 1846. In 1830 Lawrence, tricks in the bak, backed by
gained by simidity. The Silva, Arturo Ozorio,
hustling all the way, but could the first race wan rowed on
Opponent's bail was pocketed when Spikes Guterres,
of the Thames-striker was faced by "sitter" on res tidal waters Gerry Roza- not get the better of the young.
shown on carnet of diagram. Pereira, Billy Soares, Rennie poker-faced Joey Franco.
where all subsequent races have in 1840 the Sequeira, Gussie Pereira, Bill Gursio Pereira, Portugal been rowed-and Yvanovich, and Joe Franco,
irst outrigged boats, forerun- ners of the present day shells,
Portugal-Willie
Tany
.
were used.
Swimsuits by Gantner
of California
1949 Styles
Many would be tempted to try for red-ball billard break of such a promising leave, others would prefer a sir ahol followed by a double good alternathe who haul, a "safety firat la called for.
Race Meeting is much Second Extra As the opposition
Speedy Gussie had thunder in has been alloted the top weight weaker now in this second currying 147 lbs, with Mr Gre
he slammed two of 159 lbs, an increase of only section. Green Velvet should gory up, heating Abdul Hamid
Pakistan Sabu Samy, Junior his bat as
timely hits, including a triple, another 4 lbs, W
four
Markar, 5. K. Khan, A. H. still have be able to pass the winning with a good margin of
in his 500 contribution to the a say at the Anish.
(in post first with Stayer, Strych-lengths
2/3 Secs),
Bakar, Sherry Bucks. Barney Airfield with Mr Gregory uphine
Canadian Potato should be able to do it again.
Abbas, 1. M. Omar, A. H. Ismail Portuguese victory. His sure catching in the outfield delight- on the last day of the Annual
following.
Empress Delight (140 s),
end Henry Hussain.
ed his many supporters. Race meeting came second. to
SEVENTH RACE taken out by Mr K. S. Shu, Is stands the Leaf and
On the other hand, digging Autumn
Both stdes
without were
Ducks, 7 old worth your money as this pony
Pakistan- This race
Sherry for Class
for the facts,
players, perhaps leading
Pakistan best chance to win this race
Playing under a demoralising Pakistan has a case ufter all. To missed three key men: left for it
an advantage of 3 lbs, ponies from the two-mile post, is nicely weighted and a place deop
is almost sure.
being the spell,
only St. once round and in, is going to
Jindoo Hussain, third less this time,
Shun Lee (150 lbs), with Mr support their protest, the Paki-fielder
Joseph's player to play-be- Sapientia (152 15.)
and be a hard problem to punters
Maitland up, will also have a stands have apparen ly referred basemen Benny Omar and short-cause he was needed as Pails- Strathnamara (152 lbs.), for- because of the big entry field.
to Rule 33 (Protests, Sec. 7) of stop A. A. Rumjuhn. Portugal Kelly, which has. ad-strong say at the Bnish.
an of Class 6, are not to be merly
The
Official Rules of Softball missed not as badly three hit- tan had no pitcher-took good overlooked for they have also a vantage of 4 lbs less since its
NINTH RACE
of the International Joint Rules ters, specially excelling in being command of himself to pitch outfelders, namely, the Gosuno
above the average. Dynamic Last run at the last day of the chance to win this race.
A good finish can be expected Committee (of Detroit, Michi-
Eddie, Gerry
Sherry followed up his
grand and The other ponies that may Annual Meeting when it came
with tivo should be in this six furlongs, (3rd see- gan, U.S.A.). I quote the rele- brothers,
Aght for his team to Jackal, record
Berile, have a chance of causing an up- Recond
tion) for new Australian ponies, vant section of the rule:
sizzling bingles in four trips. set are Fearless Witness (135 able to win.
the following: Big Bronte (139 lbs), Fluke Shot between
"Replayed and Forfeited The Pakistanis were obviously lbs.). Kwong Ming (135 lbs.),(152 lbs), Shattin (151 Jus) and Bluff, Coogee, Hop Yick, Iron Game when a protest for demoralised
Sabu Samy, Pakistan-Shey Now Available With grim deter- Bucka battery mate was the and Sans Atout (133 lbs,).
Sino Marshall (152 lbs) are Mask, Reuter and The Tigress. THIRD RACE
also not to be ignored for they Big Bluff, which came fourthnoligibility is allowed, the game minution, fighting with all they outstanding batter of the whole. platter, Flying Tiger, after winning in are certain to be well up at the to Ringmer, Jeep Hee and Fly-should be forfeited to the op had, they "broke their hearts" show, achieving 1.000. Playing
trying but in vain. Does their heady ball behind the the Talwan Bay Stakes one finish.
Ing Knight over the mile, is my ponent of the offending team.
protest mean they can't take It Sabu was flying around the has
runs. Mile in Class at the First Extra
choice for this event, but it is However. If it is shown that the Race Meeting has been promoted It seems that the Alexandra hard to say what will happen protesting team had knowledge (defeat)? It does scern so to the socks to score Pakistan
of the player's Ineligibility be ensual observer, but in the cir-It was a grand game by Sabu- to Class 8 and has been called Puric Handicap for Class 4 new with such strong opposition. upon to shoulder the top weight Australian
fore the start of the game and cumstances, he will probably and the Pakistan battery, ponies over the
TENTH RACE
Tailed to so notify the opponent, think otherwise, If he is open- Joan Eager, Great Britain-On the incligible player should be minded.
the losing side, her performance, stood out in the however, removed from the team' roster
Decision on the protest will and the game should be
Portugal-Britain affair, Popu- Bately bave to come from the govern- for Joan Alt played...
ing body, the Softball Associa- In three times at the plate, in tion. Their job will be, I think, addition to a sterling game at thankless.one. They may first, which was a new position have to render a decision, which to her, but, aho "I hate to do it (protest). may kindle the ire of the many fully there.
Ibs.
EIGHTH RACE
the afternoon,
been
Q
#
of 159 lbs., an Increase of 12 mile will be the best race of The meeting will terminate
with a milb. race for Clasa National Guard (145 lbɛ), Probability and United Vic-old ponies, Topsall, which was Sidber (145 lbs.), and V-E tory have
glven
made top
hot favourite at tho now weight Day (145 lbs.), have
and I am afraid that Tardy Handicap in 1948 and advantage in weight these two ponies, have a very failed badly, should redeem it- carried in their favour.
zelf in this race. poor chance of winning.
The other At the Eleventh Extra Race
Easy Going with 150 lbs, ponica that should show well Meeting in 1940 in the Tardy after its smart win in the Ascot are Jeep Beauty, Radar: and Handicap, over the mile, these Stokes (1st section) at the Sure Shot.
good
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MY BROTHER?
Mister Conquest
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HIM
WHAT BORT OF BUGINEES
WHAT WAS HE SELLING,
WHAT WERE YOU.
BUYING
Confronted with the question of bad sportsmanship, Pakistan's Manager had this to say:
a
But I've to look after the in-
HE DIO ERRANDS FOR MEAAV STED-FATHER KEPT ME IN A LOT
TELL ME, NICOLA-
WAS PETER A CROOK?
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