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SPORTS CABLES.

MANNA'S CHANCES,

DONOGHUE'S SERVICES

SECURED.

HOME TURP CLASSIC,

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FAR EAST INTEREST IS EPSOM DRHBY.

MF. Henry Morriss, the populur owner of the Field-string of China ponies in Shanghai where he won the Champions the week before last, certainly stands an excellent chance of winning the Epsom Derby of a mile and balt, to be run May 27

on

A Reuter cable from London which arrived ourly this morning Alatos Uit Steve Donoghue, whe has topped the English list of win ning "the" jockeys for years until last season, bas definitely decided to ride Mr. Henry Morriss Manga in the Derby.

Not only Shanghai, but the Far Enst was elated at Mr. Morriss scocess in the Two Thousand Guineas on April 20,when he ran first in front of St. Becan. (second) and Onjah (third) Donoghue is a "free linca" this season, by which is meant that he is not tied down by any retaining fee and is, there. fore, free.to vide for whon chooses,

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Another Close. Shave, (Reuter's Service.).

Berne, May 18. Also in the first round, Sweden defcated Switzerland by 3 matches to.2.

F. Gordon Lowe, the bril fant base-line British repre- sentative for the Davis Cup who, at Warsaw, established a frecard by beating. Foerster

(Poland) 6-0, 6-0, 6-0. On the previous day he beat Szwede 6-0, 6-0, 6-1

THE CHINA MAIL.

+not out

'to bit

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the runs, failed by 11. There I is not quite a parallels Shanghai are not the visiting team, but it is difficult to refrain from a wish that their fates they will not prove the Bxception to England's rule.

Total (for 9 wickota) 89 Particulars of to-day's play will be Umpires: J. W. Cameron found on page !..

4 (Shanghai) and Captain" O. JF

Bonsley, R.,, (Hongkong),

Scorers --A. Youngson (Shang- hai and H. B. Hollands

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FAR EAST SPORTS..

HONGKONG MAN LOSES

IN TENNIS.

CHINA BEHIND.

(Reuter'a Service.)

Fortunes fluctuated yesterday. First of all, there was the cable an- nouveing that Shanghai wore 22. ahend on the first innings. dee (Hongkong). princiquably to. Dr. O'Hurt hitting Fout when Bowken, Reed," Walker aid Quick' werg fresh. What is thereto prevent Rogerson and "Torry" Wilsam doing the same this morning when play continues at 11:30? Rogerson is a class bat, but will Wilson refrain from trying to make the rume off his own bat. It he dogs, there is every chance of his being caught off Bowker or howled by Reel, But there is every chance also of his getting fre boundaries in an over. Still, with the Hongkong attack fresh in the morning and the Rev. Mr. Quick's watchful eye, there ought to be no est balls. Henen, it oks as though it will be ease of touch and until the matel is over. Nobody Convite the task set for Rogerson and Wilson on the one hand, and the Hongkong first line of atinek on | the other.

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New Zealand Ta Scratch?

Wellington, May 18. The Lawn Tennis Association unable to send a Davis Cup team' to Canada owing to the expense.

Previous Years.

11

...MANILA, May 18. The standings at the end of the second day's track and field events are.--Japan 65 1/2 points, Philippines, 43 1/3 and China 1/3.

800 metres: Kawata, (Japan), Noto, (Japan), Taduran, (Philip- pines), and Sato, (Japan); time: 2 minutes, 17/10 seconds.

LOCAL SPORT.

TENNIS POSER,

WHO ARE THE BEST IN HONGKONG.

LOCAL GRADING.

READERS INVITED TO SEND SELECTIONS.

Last week a query was raised ns to who were the best tennis players in the Colony and two enthusiasts sent in their selections which were published in Satur- day's "China Mall,” “

Two others have since sent In their selections, as follow:-

A Chinese player of no mean ability supplies the following list:

1. T. Honda.

2. Capt. C. T. O'Callaghan. 3. Ng Eze-kwong.

4. Ng Sze-cheong.

5. H. D. Rumjahn.

6. 5. A. Rumjahn.

7 S. E. Green.

8. Ho Ka-lau... n

9. M. K. Lo.

10. M.. W. Lo.

11. Maj. Hattersley Smith.

12. Col Russell-Brown.

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1925.

shoes, which are not allowed, Captain O'Callaghan had a fairly

STAND COURT MATCHES;" May 20 (Wednesday), Open. Singles (semi-final); → Captain O'Callaghan v HD. Rumjahn.

(Thursday), Open May 21

Y Honda

· O'Onlingkna

easy victory yesterday over S. E. Singles (final)In this the sur Green (champion a good niany vivors to date will meet years ago) in the fourth round of follows:- the Open Singles Championship of the H.K.C.C. tournament." Captain.. O'Callaghan thus qualifies to meet H. D. Rumjahn in the semi-final on Wednesday, the ultimate. winner to play T Honda (holder) in the final on Thursday.

Whether it may have been due (final) Captain O'Callaghan to the heavy ball or not. Green and Dr. D. R. Gawler v. H. D. and Booking for scats is open at was decidedly off colour. He S. A. Rumjahn. made O'Callaghan run in the first Messrs. Moutrie's.

-K. D. Ramjabi

May 22 (Friday), presentation of prizes and Open

Doubles

: DJ

OUTSTANDING MATCHES The table of outstanding fixtures

two games but he loat eleven games in succession before he When at his best, his "woke up." placing and driving had enough now stands as follows

Open Singles. effect to give him a fair share of the points. Although undoubted- ly the superior, the winner was not as convincing as he has been: when Green was playing badly O'Callaghan did not appear a potential contender for champion- ship honours and then when Green found his form, the mili tary man was often beaten.

The following "matches" remain to be played

1.semi-final, Captain O'Calla ghan v. H. D. Rumjahn (May 201

2.-final, T. Honda (holder) v. winner of No. 1 (May`21).

Open Doubles. The following match remains to be played -

Final, Captain O'Callaghan, and Dr. D. R. Gawler v. H. D. and

Chub Championship.

Broad Jump.Rivera, (Philipe pines), Driz, (Philippines), Nambu, (Japan), and Binongeal, (Philip- The number of those who have inches.

pines); distance: 22 feet 7-1/4

Once again, "Sammy" relied on his placing and drives, backed up Putting heon ringing upMr. I. S. Grechhil

the shot.-Rabaya

by a comparatively good service. S. A. Rumjahn (May 22). Land the newspaper offices from (Philippines) Fiji (Japan), Roa

11:45 a.uz. onwards is legion. (Philippines) and Mizukawa He adds:"If not for the, fact Except towards the end of the

The following matches" remaže Stay-at-homes were not alarmed (Japan); distance: 46 feet 8 that Honda is the present cham-second set, he was very erratic at

Green 1. semi-final, S. E. when the news came through the fuches, which is a Far Eastern pion of the Colony, O'Callaghan the beginning, sending easy balls to be played: Hongkong "had a deficit of 22 on record.

as No. 1 would be more prefer into the net or else over-hitting. the first innings. Then the 200 Hop, step

and jump-Oda, able. I suggest that you get the Nor could he get his usual force. Major Hattersley Smith, -

2-foal, W. Hyde v. winner of interval sepres, published in water. Nambu, Kobagashi and Taker ranking from the Tennis Associa behind his strokes and his arm No. 1. In all there have bech 19 con-day's Chine Mail-Hongkong 80 chima (all Japan); distance: 42 tion as a ranking in this Colony seemed a little "wobbly.". tests for the Cup. Australasia has for 1 wickets in the second innings feet 2 inches.

will be bound to give rise to con- won six times, the United States were not too pleasing.

Before a farther cable had come, | eight times, and British Isles five times. A record of the competi-Tadpole was confident enough to predict with a wise nod that Moris tion follows:-

and Hargreaves ware men who could Infortmately, the

Winner... United States." United States..

British Isles.

Year.

1000

1902

1903

Steve Donoghue who in

1904

British Isles.

|1921, 1922 and 1923 won the Epsom Derby and is still con- sidered England's best jockey.

1905

1906

British Isles. .British Isles.

1907

Australia..

1908

.Australia.

1909

Australasia

1911

Austimulasiu.

A Bondon telegram of May, 13,

to the North China Daily News"

1912

gave the betting on dend date as follows:

1013

1914

1010

4/1 Ptolemy FL Toffered) 13/2

(token).

1920

1921

13/2 Manna toffered).

1922

17/2 Conquistador Cuferd 9/1

1923

(taken)..

1024

1017 St. Becan (6, and 0.) 100/8 Zionist (t. and o). 200/7 Crossbow (offered)

taker).

147

colt

18/1 Runnymede (b, and o.) 251 Solario (t. and o.) 33/1 Dojah and Buecins 4. and o 4041 Warminster (t. and o.) Since then, Ptolemy F, a lelonging to Captain J. P. Cohn, It's been beaten by half a length in the French Two Thousauid Goincas Cone mile). When he ate second to Kiraway which, presumably, is not! eutered for the, prom Derby, Ptolemy II started hot favourite ato 1 on and his defeat may have infinewed Donoghne in his derision.

Ta an earlier rac, this, seuLS#TV, Monta ran shin to Pleuroon who bas kino Bowen semtebed owing to a de filling, otherwise Picaroon would have been su vourite.

Earl Sande. 'the "crack" American jockey, who won the Kentucky Derby (the blue riband of the U.S. turf) last Saturday. In 1923, Sande rode Zev in a match in which he beat Steve Donoghue on Papyrus, Mr. P. Irish's Derby winner of 1993. Sande is not likely to be seen in England for the Epsom event,

DAVIS

CUP.

S. M. JACOB'S FEAT FOR

·INDIA.

SWEDEN THROUGH.

(Reuter's Service.)

.British Isles United States. Australasia, Australasia. - .United States. . United States. United States. United States: United States.

INNINGS LVICTORY,

RED ROSE COUNTY

SUCCESS.

OVER IN TWO DAYS.

(Reuter's Service.) ·

LONDON, May 18, Playing at Liverpool, Lancashire defeated Worcestershire in two days, winning by an innings and

108 runs.

make mins. lait refused to wag and the Inat Aix batsmen, could only muster 17 r between shem.

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800 metre relay race.-Japan, |troversy." - Philippines, China; time: minute 30.3/10 seconds.

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and

Handicap Singles. "A" Winner: Major Hattersley Smith (uwe 3/6).

Few expected O'Callaghan to lose but victory by three straight AB sets rather favoured him.

Runner-up-Dr. D. J. Valentine' Lawn Tennis-Gavia (Philip- Another reader who signs him usual he played an all-round (rec 4/6).

game, placing to advantage, get- Handicap Singles "B" pines) beat C L Shih China) 6-4, self C.C.C. begins by remarking ting over neat chops which just The following match, remains 6-3, 6-4 Aragon (Philippines) Honda is the type of player who topped, the net, driving back to to be played:

has the patience to wait till his Green's hefty shots, volleying Final, L. M. S. Lloyd (owe. 3/6) beat Ho Ka-lau 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

Swimming relay race (6nal)-opponent tries to attack when he

splendidly

occasionally v. C.W. E. Bishop (owe 1/6). Japan, Philippines and China; time: will drive with his forehand ur smashing to advantage. By

Handicap Doubles Then came Shanghai's turn fobit one minute $31.6/10 secs.

pass the other man at the net. advancing in the earlier stages The following match remains Basket bill The Philippines Should un opponent persist in O'Callaghan generally won but to be played on a bowler's wicket. Ordessen and Dr. Horn were dismissed for beat lapan 32 to 15.

going to Honda's backhand, the later on, he was passed and out- dicks and of the others, only three; China defeated Japan in both present champion will play his placed. Viewed from an acute just got over double figures nutildames of volleyball by 21 to 8 and waiting game. Captain C. H. D. angle. his service did not seem to Allison, included for his bowling, 21 to 6.

O'Callaghan has the strokes to be as fast as, his wont, but he 28 muis. Rogersen, who, I am

beat him but the question isCan told, is more thin seful bat, has

he be as tenacious? I think that 15 o to his credit and Torry"

failing his discovering a method Wilson, another fist howler who is

by which to draw Honda out, he an out and out slogger, had to go in

will lose to player who is really Bust this morning.

not his equal. Qualified by these remarks, my selection is"

Worcester had first knock and} sent up 121, Parkin, C., getting wickets for 52 runs.

-W. P. G. Scores a close of play $25- terday :-

DOSARONG, 18T NINUS. Rev F. K. Quick, eand: b

O'Hara.

E F. Stewart,

Rogerson

Captain F. W. Morris,

( Hara

19

and b

13

and b

$

... 30

A. W. Ramsay, b Allison Pay at.-to & E. L Hargreaves, R. N., and b

CQ.M.S. A. J. Stripp, e nad b

Wilson

11. N. Ballutches, e arid b

Divecha

A. C. I. Bowker, b Allison. Captain R. H. P. West, b

"Harn

Captain R. F. Walker, e and b

Divercha

E. R. Reed, not out ....

Extra

Bow Ng Analysis

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The corrected track and field standing at the end of the first day was: Japan 29 1/3, Philippines 19 1/3 and China 1/3

Walter Hagen, the Ameri- can "pro" golfer, who, accord- ing to Reuter yesterday, did not intend defending his title in the British Open Golf. Championship but is leaving for England next June,

BACK TO GOLD.

15 SOUTH AFRICA'S PROMPT

ACTION. O'Han look

Then Lancashire batted' and were able to declare with 3 wickets down as their total had reached 326. Hallows, C., contributed exactly a hundred and Tyldesley, 4 wickets for 57 raus others (Reuter's Scrvice.) Ey was undefeated at the closure multnown. with 110 to his credit.

With Parkin taking 4 wickets H. B. illerdessen, b Bowker... 32 for 43 and Tyldesley, R., geting Diverba, and Walker 10 Finance stated that as a result of

4 for 19, Worcester were dismissed the second time. for 97.

Tomorrow's Fixtures.

SBAYGDAL—19T INNINGS.

L

A. JW. Evans, b Reed

CAPETOWN, May 18.

1. Capt. C. H. D. O'Callaghun. 2. T. Honda.

3. Ng Sze-kwong.

4. S. E. Green.

5. Ng Sze-cheong.

6. S. A. Runjahn.

7. H. D. Ramjahn.

8. M. W. Lo.

9. Major Hattersley Smith. 10. Ho Ka-lau.

11. Dr. R. E. Tottenham. 12. F. A. Redmond.

RIFLE INTERPORT.

HONGKONG TO FIRE

SUNDAY?

LATEST DETAILS

Final, HD. Evans and W. Hyde fowe 3/6) v. W B Cornaby and N. LH Raliton (scr.) (May 19).

Mited Doubles Handicap, varied his deliveries to good, Wloners-G. R. and Mrs. Sayer

(owe 1/6).

purpose..

There were not many long rallies as both men tried to bring off a winning shot whenever pos- sible and either achieved the desired effect or lost in trying,

Green's "forehand cross-court- drives were the best features of his game and O'Callaghan's variety of strokes. pleased many,

and Runners-up-W. Ironside (rec. 46).

RACE

MEETING:

HANDICAPS FOR WHITSUNTIDE.

Mrs.

the found Below will be weights allotted for the handicap events, in the two-day Whitsuntide extra race meeting on Saturday, May 30 and Monday, June 1,

FIRST DAY.

Opening the service, Green was 30 love but lost the first game. Deuce was reached in the next two games with Green uncon vincing. From 3-0, O'Callaghan went on to win the first set 6-0. Seldom did Green show anything 1st Race Chesham Handicap like his best in the second set until "B" Class (six furlongs) :- he was 6 games in arrears, the Gaudie 162, King Alfred 161, third and fourth having gone to Jamu 160, The Critic 159, Valiant deuce. Then on O'Callaghan's 159, Two Pairs 158, Uncle Tam service, Green took a game 1-5 152, Beldorney Star 152, A.B. 150, and on his own service, after five Uncle Charlie 150, Alcantra 149, THIS deuces, 2-5. It appeared as Langsat 147, Toomai 147, Solly though he was going to make a 146, Hailsham 144, King Ptolemy fight for this set, but he had 144, New York 142, Quab 140. another relapse and lost a love 3rd Race Chesham Handicap game, O'Callaghan thereby get "A" Class (six furlongs) ting the second set 6-2.

Dictator Dahlia 165, Chicago 165, Leaf 160. Phenomenal Again finding his form, Green Gold won the first game of the third set Dahlia 160, Gypsy Love 158, on his own service. Then each Blotting Paper 157, Rothesay 155, took a game till 2 all, the fourth Saligia 155, Magnificent Dahlia game going to deuce. Making an 154, Seattle 153, Wasp 152, May extra effort and playing several Leaf. (late The Hottentot) 152,

but Green won a love game. 4-3. 145, Grey Streak 144, Baby Eyes, went on to lead by 4 games to 2 Auchenreach 147 Poppy Leaf really pretty shots, O'Callaghan Saracen 150, Beauty Dahlia 149,

After deuce, O'Callaghan led 6-3 143. Gymp 142, Rayfield 140,- but Green showed fight and crept King Emperor 140. up to 5-4 only to lose the next class (14 miles) :-Gaudie 6th. Race Waterford Plate game 6-4 and the match-6-0, 6-2, 162, King Alfred 161. Jambu 160,

Hongkong has up to May 31 (Sunday) to fire off in the Far Eastern interport rifle competition with Shanghai, Singapore and Penang. Unless the weather forbids, it is hoped to fire off next

then the shoot will be postponed In the Assembly the Minister of p.m. Should it rain on Sunday, Sunday (May 24) at about 3 or 3 30

the appreciation of British currency till the following Wednesday or practically to parity with gold, and the last Saturday of the month. with the currency of the Union, the Trials were held last Saturday 21 Government had decided imme- and Sunday when all-comers were

diately to rescind the proclamation invited but the results must be 6.4. declaring gold certificates incon-considered disappointing as only vertible insteal of awaiting the two men scored 90 and others lapsing of the proclamation on ranged between 87,84,83 and 82. May 30. Gold colo" and reserve

0

T. H. H. Morris, b Walker ...

4

J. H. Raikes, b Bowker .....:

7

DC-Burn, and b Quick

H. Rogerson, st. Stripp, b'Quick „To-morrow it is hoped to HW A, b Bowker publish the results of the following | DE W D70'Harn, not out- matchesSurrey v. Glamorgan, MR Wilson, b Reed Essex v. Middlesex, Yorkshire v. ¦ K. fez Burnes, h. Walker Northants, Warwick v. Somerset, į

Hants v Gloucester,

Notts Derby and Leicester v. Kent.

v.

The following matches com-

mence to-morrow (--

·Fxtrus

At the Oval, Surrey y, War- wick; at Leyton, Essex A. C. T. Bowker Gloucester; at Chesterfield, Derby. F. Walker". v. Yorkshire; at Brighton, Sussex F. B. Reed-

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bank notes will now be legal tender. Gold is now available 107 both for export and internal

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Runs Wkts

58

21

04

28

v. Glamorgan; at Manchester, E.-K. Quick Lancashire v. Somerser; at Cam-)

HONGKONG.-2ND INNINGS.

bridge, University v. Leicester; at Rev. E: K. Quick... Oxford, University v. Worcester. F.Stewart

To-day a two-day match begins

at Lord's between Household Brigade and Green Jackets.i

TOUCH AND GO.

EXCITING END TO INTERPORT.

HONGKONG'S HOPES. TESTERDAY'S CRICKET MATCH AT SHANGHAI,

Brussels, May 18. When stumps were drawn at the

In the first round (European close of play on the second day

Zone) of the Davis Cup, J. Washer

(India) 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.

S. M. Jacob (India) the covered courts champion of England, beat Watson (Belgium):6-8;

(yesterday) at Shanghai,

wicket

Capt. R. H. P. Went

Capt. E. W. Morris... Pay-Lt.Cdr. G. E.

Hargreaves

A. C. I. Bowker

10.Q.M.8. A. J. Stripp

H. N. Balhatchét

A.-W. Ramsay

E. B. Reed

Capt. R. E. Walker; not out.

Extins

circulation.

3 Tokyo, May, 18, According to Press reports, the French Commer

2 cial Mission, now fo Japan, are

By Thursday this week, it is.

HANDICAP FINALS,

Valiant 159, Duke of Frisco 156, Beldorney Star 152, Uncle Charlie Yesterday the finals in both 150, Mowgli 150, A.B. 150, Demon hoped that the Hongkong interpart classes of the singles handicaps Boy 149, Langeat 147, King

were played ·but only

Ptolemy 144, New York 142, Quab. team will be definitely selected and that the team will be able to have sion, Major Hattersley Smith class (114 miles) Chicago

-140. match reached ዐ conclu-

7th Race Waterford Plate another practice this Saturday proving too strong for Dr. afternoon at the Talkoo range.

спе

Mr. C. H. Summers, honorary D. J. Valentine in the "A" in spite 166. Dictator Dahlia 165, Clover secretary, has requested the China of a rather formidable handicap Club 168, Grey Knight 162, Gold Mall" to state that those who may against a player who has an awk. Leaf 160, Phenomenal Dahlia 160, require practice this Thursday or ward knack of pulling matches Curiosity Shop 160, Gypsy Love 2 negotiating monopoly of all Friday should communicate with put of the fire: Valentine receiv. 158, Golden Chrysanthemum 156, Japanese Es for Europe, in him and he will make the neces ed 10 in 4 games out of 6 and the Saligia 155, Magnificent Dahlia. 6 order to avoid the new Englishsary arrangements.

Artillery commandant owed 15 154, Seattle 153, Draygrag 152, 14 silk duty-Gourtesy of the Daily

alternate No score has yet been received every

Loch Rannoch 150, Saracen 150, game, The 4. Bulletin.

former took the first set 2-5, but Wimmera 146, Poppy Leaf 145, Beauty Dahlia 149, Uncle Alf 148, from the other ports.

Twelve will be selected to lost 6-4, 6-2. It being a five set Baby Eyes 148, Rayfield 140. represent Hongkong, the best ten final, the Major had to win. scores, to count at the interport another set before. winning the shoot. The conditions-Will be the match and the medico took him to

4th Race June Handicap "A”. same as for the King's first stage 86 before, he finished. Score (in class (14 miles) and 6th Race of the previous year (fe, National favour of Major Hattersley miles), same as respective divi- June Hanicap "B" class (12 Rifle Association),

Smith) 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, B-6.sions in Waterford Plate, winners In the final of the Handicap after publication of weights to Singles "B" a late start and fail- carry 5 lbs, extra for each victory. ing light beat both L. MAS. Lloyd

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TO-DAY'S SMILE.

04

4

Total BOWLING ANALYSIS.

127

Runs Wkta.

T. W. R. Wilson Dr. W. E. O'Hara

H. Roger

-Members of the Arthy und Navy

may shoot for the port at which they are staying and the competition is restricted to those with six months' minimum rondance qualification

OCAT AGHAN WINS.

4th

BECOND DAY,

owe 3/3) and C. W. E. Bishop lowe 1/6) When play stopped Scotsman (up for the Exhibition) Bishop was leading by two sets to What would ye be chargin" for one and both live to fight another. day.

chair?"

Today the final in icans Doublest

Attendant: Euppe houre, M

Bootsman:

Lower lang