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MONDAY, APRIL 28 1924.

V. R. C. SPORTS

SATURDAY'S

SUCCESSFUL

MEETING.

GOOD SPORT DESPITE RAIN.

Though the 'rain interfered with "the performances of the com- petitors at the Victoria Recreation Club's twenty second annual athletic meeting at Happy Valley on Saturday, it did not damp their enthusiasm, H. E. the Governor, Admiral Sir A. Leveson and Sir interested Claud Severn were spectators during the afternoon.

There were a few surprises in the meeting, one being the defeat of Stoker Bell in the one mile handican. In the Marathon, Lieut. Armstrong was adjudged the winner, though he finished third. Two Indians in front of bias were disqualified for not completing the cours?

The results were :- 1-LONG JUMP (THREE TRIES).

6-ONE MILE BICYCLE CHAMPION

SHIP, TWO PRIZES.

1st. Prize presented by Dr.

C. C. Wong Ist. Chan Tit-wo. 2nd. L. Soares.

won easily by 15 lengths. Time: 2 mins. 7 4/5 secs.

7-100 Yards HandicaP. GIRLS

6-10 YRS.

Ist. C. Dillon. 2nd. Lily Chue. 3rd. Doris Hunt.

8-120

YARDS

TWO PRIZES,

HANDICAP

First Prize presented by Mr.

A., McKirdy.

1st. D. D. Urquhart.

2nd, Bdsm. Wood (East Surreys) 3rd. Capt. Hayes Newington Time 123/5 secs.

9-TUG O'WAR (INDIAN REGTS)

CATCH WEIGHTS,

Left section pack battery. Won in two straight pulls.

1st Prize presented by Mr..10-100

U. Rumjahn.

1st. S. D. Shahabudin (Un-

iversity).

2nd. Lt. E. A. S. Cope, (isi

East Surreys).

Distance 1st. 19 ft. 0 inches. 2nd. 19 feet 4 inches.

2-THROWING

BALL..

THE

CRICKET

1st Prize presented by The Hongkong Cricket Club. Ist. Capt. Hayes-Newingtor (2/4th Bombay Grenadier). 2nd. Lals. T. Fisher (H. M. S.

Despatch).

Dist nen-Est 18. yds.5 inches 2nd. 84 yds.

3-100 YARDS HANDICAP BOYS

5-10. VRS.

1st. Eric Soizza,

2nd. Leslie Marshall. w

3rd. E. Wood.

Time: 15.3/5 secs,

4-HIGH JUMP (THREE TRIES). Est. Prize presented by Mr.

A. A. Alves.

1st T. W. Chong, (University), 2nd. S... Shahabudin, (Univer-

sity).

Height: 5 ft. 3/4 inches.

5-ONE, MILE HANDICAP. THREE

PRIZES,

+

1st Prize presented by Dock- yard Recreation Club.

1st. Bdsm,

Surreys).

2nd. Sto. Bell

3rd. A. Mair.

Hannon (East

Time: 4 minutes 56secs.

YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY (CHALLENGE CUP),

1st.

Presented by Dr. F. H. Kew To be won three years pro. before becoming the perty of a Competitor.

First Prize presented by Dr.

F. H. Kew.

D. D. Urquhart.

2nd. Capt. Hayes Newington. 3rd. L. A. Carvalho. Time 11 sees.

11-440 YARDS HANDICAP. BOYS

10-15 YRS.

1st. G. Chur.

2nd. F. A. Dillon,

THE CHINA MAIL.

14-TWO MILE BICYCLE RACE,

(Handicap) POST ENTRIES. Ist. Chan Tit-Wa. 2nd. L Soares.

Time: 6mins. 49 1/5 secs.

15.-100 YARD HANDICAP. GIRLS

10-15 YEARS. TWO PRIZES. Ist. Maud George. and. Ruby Chuc.

3rd. Phyllis Hunt.

16-220 YARDS OPEN

to Sailors and Soldiers in uniform who have not tered in the Athletic Sports. Post Entries.

Ist. Gnr. Lucock (R.G.A.) 2nd. Ld/S. Balcomb, (H.M.S.

"Despatch.")

17,--TUG O'WAR (8 MEN) CATCH

WEIGHTS.

East Surrey's' won in two straight pulls from the Warders.

18-MARATHON RACIL FOUR,

PRIZES.

Course: Start from Pokfulam Police Station, via Pokfulam Road to the Peak Hotel, on to New Motor Road (Stubbs Road) to Morrison Hill Gap Road. down Morrison Hil Gap Road to the Hongkong Football ground, once round the circle finishing 'ät tape in front of stand.

First Prize presented by the

Indian Recreation Club. Second prize presented by British American Tobacco Co.

1st. L. Armstrong.

2nd. Karam Singh.

3rd. Pie. Hills,

4th. Leong Ying Lum. Time: ist, 45mins, i 2nd, 46mins 3rd. 46mins... 30secs.;

Time: 74 1/5 secs, won by 2 feet. 4th, 47mins.

12-HALF MILE. THREE PRIZES.

HANDICAP.

First Prize presented by Mr.

M. A. Razack.

Ist. A. Mair.

2nd. Pie. Simmons. 3rd. Bdsm. Briffett.. Time: 2 mins. 40 4/5 secs. won by 3 yds.

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13.-440 YARDS CHALLENGE CUP: Presented by Hon. Sir Claud

Severa, C.M.G. To be won two years before becoming the property of the Winner.

1st Prize presented by Hon. Sir

Claud Sever, C.M.G.

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Ist. Bdson. Mackleworth.

2nd: L. A, Carvalho. 3rd. A. E. Carvalho,

Time: 36 4/5 secs.

19.-220 YARDS HANDICAP. TWO

PRIZES.

First Prize presented by Mr.

W. S. Bailey.

1st. Capt. Hayes Newington 2nd Bdsm. Woods (East Surreys). Time: 24 secs.

20-VETERANS' RACE (100 YARDS

HANDICAP.)

(Handicap at post) over 40. First Prize presented by Club

de Recreio.

1st. Hung Koon-chow, 2nd. E. W. Hamilton. Time: 12 1/5 secs.

21-100 YARDS (MEMBERS

V.R.C.) HANDICAP.

First

от

Prize presented by Sincere Coy.

Ist. B. Assumpeao.

2nd. L. A Carvalho.

3rd. M. P. Remedios. Time: 117/5 secs.

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-ONE MILE' LADIES' BICYCLE. RACE (HANDICAP).

Post entries. Handicap at Post,

First Prize presented by Capt.

P. D. Holmes, second by Messrs. Cave and Watkins. Ist. Maud George..

2nd. Miss Williams, Time: 4 mins. 7 1/5 secs. Won easily.

23-PUTTING THE SHOT. Two

PRIZES.

First

Prize presented by.. Messrs. Lammert Bros. Int. S. C. Kwong. 2nd. J. Kent. Distance: 28ft 2nd. 26ft.9inches, W. Gerrard did not compete,

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24-ONE MILE (OPEN TO INDIAN REGIMENTS AND INDIAN POLICE.)

First Prize presented

V. R. C.

Ist. Lal Khan.

2nd. Mangal Singh. 3rd. Daulat Raoghag. Time: 4 mins. 59.3/5 secs.

by

25-220 YARDS HANDICAP (MEM-

BERS) TWO PRIZES.

First Prize presented by Mr.

J. H. Oxberry.

1st. A. Assumpcao. 2nd. L. A. Carvalho, Time: 23 25 secs.

26-SACK RACE 100 YARDS. Two

PRIZES.

First Prize presented by Mr.

D. Kitchell.

1st. . Kitchell...

2nd. A. Assumptao. This is the third year in succes sion that Kitchell has won this event.

27. KICKING THE FOOTBALL

(3 TRIES) POST ENTRIES.

presented by First Prize

V. R.C. Ist. H. McTavish and. Cpl. Humberston.

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presented by

1st. East Surrey Regt. 2nd. H. K. S. R. G. A. Time 4 mins. 8 secs.

A

30-120 YARDS HURDLE RACE,

"TWO PRIZES.

First Prize presented by Mr.

W. S. Hill.

1st. S. O, Shahabudin. 2nd. Luk Ying. Time: 17 1/5 seas. 31-ONE MILE FLAT RACE,

EASMA CHALLENGE CUP.

Presented by Mr. Taikoo Club. To be won three times before becoming the property of Winner.

1st. Lal Khan.

2nd Pte. Douglas (East Surreys). 5 min. 34/5 secs.

MENTS

32-TUG-OF-WAR. INDIAN REGI- AND INDIAN POLICE- (8 MEN ASIDE, LIMITED. TO 84 STONE).

Left section back battery won'

on the 3rd pull, The Committee thank Messrs. Kitchell and Razack for the use of their motor cars, the Hongkong Football Club for the use of their grounds, and the South China Athletic Club for the use of their hurdles.

STEAMER MISHAPS.

ICHANG, April 27. The water, rising rapidly, caused the "Paklang" which struck the rocks here on April 16, to become a total loss. It is reported that The nothing of her can be seen. "Robert Dollar" from Chungking struck the rocks at Tai Pan Tzu Reef, near Chang Shu on Thursday morning and sank in a very short time. The foreign passengers were all saved but it is feared that a number of Chinese were drowned. The steamer"Wan Hsien" proceed- Ing to Chungking met with an accident at Lochi, but it is reported not to be dangerous. The steamer "Kwei Lee" on her way to Hankow last Thursday morning, met fog above Chiklang and struck the rocks while turning to anchor. The steamer "Ku Ling" has now' gone to assist her with strong pumps,-Reuter

Stops Neuralgio Palas and Headache

28 THREE MILES BICYCLE RACE (HANDICAP) HANDICAP AT POST, POST ENTRIES.

First Prize V. R. C. 1st. Chan Tit-wo. 2nd. Chan Sik-lun. Time: 10 mins 23 secs.

Tormenting neuralgia is onser and 29.--ONE MILE RELAY RACE.

stopped. by amberlain's Pain Ban ASIDE. 4 MEN

HONGKONG

Being penuating. it roches the con UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE CUP.

gets spots. starts the circulation, 11-- President by Mr. J. Having the pressure and illusion that causes the pain. He by ha-daches, Taggart To be won three times before backaches, siff, swollen fint, bruise becoming the property of sprains and toe mases Sold and

recommended everywhere.

the Winner.

rince of Wales w

The Prince of Wales' constant falls from horses have alarmed the British public, which urges him to give up riding. On & recent exhibition he fell from his hunter on the Billington Steeple- chase Course, near Leighton-Buzzard, Bedfordshire, and broke his collar bone. This photograph shows him taking a previous fall.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL.

CANTON INTERPORT

FOOTBALL RESULT.

Sacred Heart ...4

Canton Christian

College.4 Sacred Heart...!

Pui Ying

College Pui Ching College Higher.

Sacred Heart.....

Sacred Heart..... Normal

On replay Pui Ying was award- ed two penalties. The first penalty was shot wide but they cored, the second one. Ten minutes before time they scored another goal and the match ended with S. H. 4 and Pul Ying 2.

Sacred Heart and Pui Ching met on April 21 under a scorching 2 sun. The referee had a busy time. Whistles were often heard for off- ..0 side play because the Sacred Heart played one back game while the opponent backs kept very near" to" the goalie. Some spectators were not satisfied with Pui Ching's defeat by an odd goal because they seem to be ignorant

off-side play.

The Sacred Heart team'met the Canton Christian College team of April 17 hefore a big crowd. The match was not 10 minutes old before every player was covered. with mud. During the middle of the match the rain poured down so hard that the ball could hardly be seen and was altogether out of the players' command. Rain spoiled the match and it is a pity that the C. C. C. declined to meet the Sacred Heart again on a fine day The S. H. lost the match 4-1.

A big crowd turned out to wit- ness the match between Sacred Heart and Higher Nornal on April 22. Players of both sides played very hard in spite of the strong sun and at the interval Sacred Heart was leading by one goal. In the second half the Higher Normal forwards tried to level up On April 18 the Sacred Heart hat they were checked every time met the Pui Ying College. The so when the last whistle was heard field was too small and a good S. H. left the field leading by an game could not be expected. The odd goal. Sacred Heart players showed good combination and after thirteen minutes play scored their first was S. H. 4 and Pui Ying 0. goal. At the interval the score

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