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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1926.

SPORTS SECTION

INTERPORT CRICKET.

Programme: Shanghai Visit.

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3. MATCHES IN HONG KONG?

Comment on the Team & Other Details.

Too Many "Possibles."

THE CHINA MAIL.

TRAINING TIMES.

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GOOD FINISHES. THIS MORNING.

ST. LEGER NOTES...

By "Patrol"] New men who may asalst Hong

The outside trading) track, was Kong in the effort to retain the thrown open at the Race Course Ashes" have appeared in A. W this morning to pontes fi tewining. Hayward who, by the way, is one At the moment the track is n of the selectors), a former Shang. Food condition. The golag was su hal Interporter: Major Llevourable that hardly a pony rh Lightfodt: Captals 8. W. Morris, turned a poor last quarter. who represented Hong Kong in Some of the old penies were gati Shanghal ast year, Captain A. Gloped on the inner course. Dobble of the 2nd Klüg's Own are denoted by an asterisk before Scottish Borderers; H. V. Parker; their names in the list below. F. Goedwin: J. A. Summers and C D Wales.

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Shanghai's interport cricket team to play in Hong Kong next month, According to latest advice sent down by the Shanghai Cricket Club, is be comprige twelve players anded his form which he lost through e-manager, as follow:-

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Several of the candidates enter- ed for tho St. Leger (next of players who were here

Saturday) were sent over the full 1934 E C. Pincher has come on

distance. Lady Luck and The nicely. E. J. R. Mitchell has regain-Goblin did the best time cobi- eldentally, but the last quarter of the former was a shade better.

Brigade Calf also showed up well other ponies were sent over a mille

devotion to other branches of sport; and S. A. Ismall and S: Jex "and

sticks.

Capt. . . M. Barrett scaptain)"possibles" for the post behind the R. G. Barnes (wicket-keeper),

D. Burn,

M. J. Divecha,

L. Goldman.

J. A. Tennes

D. W. Leach,

P. Madar,

W. Manset-Smith,

Dr. H. H. Morris,

Dr. W. E. O'Hara,

L. F. Stokes.

B. W. Dutholt (manager).

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Not the Strongest

A Chinese colloquialism says: When there are too many flowers (to pick from) the "yes become confused:"

A Suggested Team. Thie old saying ana the [situation. After the first few ""dead certs". the selection commit.

cee is faced with all sorts of dim culties.

Before I go any further, I apolo-

have overlooked:

and a half.

TIENTSIN RACES.

SECOND IN CHAMPIONS -DISQUALIFIED.

Tientsin, Oct. 20. The Tientsin Champtent aco yesterday was won by General Sutton's, Bengal

Rambler was second but was die qualified last night after hearing at protest by the rider of the fourth juny. Gobleve. As the result, Kildare 13 placed second and Gobieve third.

The winning sweep numbers are: 1st, 4,663,

2nd, 7,596 Srd, 7.168.-Reuter.

V.M.C.A. PING-PONG.

The following is the draw for the first round of the Y.M.C.A. (Euro- - pean) ping-pongeup tournament:

J. C. Long v. E. W. Railton, 1. Well v. S. H. Garrod. E Pensford Most of the full times were on

r. J. Petrie, D. Ogilvie v, A. A. the slow side but a few of the Band. A. McArthur v. N. ram- ponies were let out la the lust 2.Bitsky, H Angus v. G. Deacon. F et 4 furlongs.

Murphy v. Nicolson and A. Blotting Paper (boy) mile: Seddon v. A. W. Shovelten. 49, 1.33.1, 2. 10. last quarter 36:47

The Arst named in each draw is *Loch Rannoch (boy) 1to arrange the match, and the first, 3.20.2, last gr. 82.2. milea: 46.2, 3.27.2 2.05.2, 2.48 round must be concluded by Nov. 3.

Netes about most of these players gise, to candidates whose names 148

appeared in last Monday's "Chipa Mail"

"Dr Morris. has taken the place of D. W. Allison; he is an all-roun-

der.

Captain Barat in We-known in leng keng He has played For

Bumpahide an entity cricket at

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Barnes, Burn Beach- and O'Hara were here in 1924. Diveehs cumet on a previous visij.

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This team is not the strongest that Shanghai enn turn out but it is representative and ought to do

well.

The Programme.

Tentatively the programme, has ļ Seen agranged as follows, and it is dot, supposed that there will be any material deviation,

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The interport match wit be phy-f

Armistice week and' wie

visitors will be here for nearly a fortnight.

Monday, Nov.

Shanghav

team arrives on the "President į Harrison:"

Tuesday, Nov 9: H.K.; Kund al their disposal and nets will be put up for practice

Tuesday evening' convärt (with Band and muajcal itema) on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground. Wednesday, Nov. 10: blank

day.

Thursday, Nov. 11: Interport match, Shanghai Hong Kong, starts at 12 noon.-

Friday, Nov. 12: second day's play.

Saturday, Nov. 13. third and concluding day's play,

Sunday, Nov. 14: Shanghai team will spend the day at Shek 0.

Monday, Nov. 15: first day's play. Shanghal v. HongKong United Services.

« Tuesday, Nov. 16: second day, Shanghai v. United Services.

Wednesday, Nov. 17: third day, Shanghub v. United Services.

Wednesday evening: reception at Government House.

Thursday, Nov. 18; blank day.. Shanghai team may visit Fanling. Friday, Nov. 19 ofle day "match, Shanghai v. Kowloon at

K.C.C.

Saturday, Nov. 20: Shanghai v. "the Rest" of the Colony, sub-

ject to visits approval.

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Rothesay (boy) 1 miles:RUCES ON

On their own ground at King's 1,82, 2.11, 2.48, 8.20, Jaat qr Park, Kowloon, yesterday, a Heng Kong Hockey Club team beat Club * Fireworks (Mr. Gordon) I With our advantage of being

da Recreio by 2 goals to 1

HONG KONG UNIVERSITY LAWN TENNIS GROUP.

Photo by Leo Fong,"

This is a group of the Vetsity Tennis Club, Last week the Medicals won the inter-Faculty "tournament the first time it was held. In the centre of the front row la Mr. W. W. Hernell, C.E, the Vice-Chancellor. Fourth from the left in Prof. R. E, Tottenhams of the Medicals; next is Prof. F. A. Redmond (Engineering). On the other side of Mr. Hornell is Mr. L. Forster (Registrar). Second from the right, seated, in Prof. M. H. Roffey (Engin evring)

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"bumpy wicket and the conditions of light, we have a pulk The winning of the tous will count for a good deal if the match lasts the full three days. On for displayed so far, my choice falls on:

R. Hancock (captain), A, W Hayward, T. E. Poarce and A. C. I. Bowker ag certainties.

E. B., Reed would be bound to get in if he were fit. In batting order, the team may be constituted as follows:-

A. W. Hayward, E. R. Mitchell.

A. W. Ramsay.

T. E. Pearce,

Major L J. Lightfoot or E. c. Fincher (or G R. Sayer if At),..

H. Owen Haghes,

R. Hancock,

H. V. Parker,

F. Goodwin, A. C. I. Bowker, E. B. Reed. The

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Saturday evening: visit $0 Theatre Royal for A.D.C. show.

Sunday, Nov. 21: depart for

begin with, Shangla by President Pierce."Sayer's slow bowling would te fairly useful but F understand that he is not playing in the trial to-day on account of an indisposition which may keep him out altogether. Lightfoot is a howler na well as A batsman, but Finther is, with Mitchell, about the best outfield in

THE HONG KONG XL:

Those Who Were "Capped" Two Years Ago.

[By W.P.C.)

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mile: 50, 1.39, 2.20, 2:54.1, last gr. 34.2

*September (boy) 1 miles: 40,1.18, 1.55, 230, 3.04, last gr.

34.

TENNIS INTERPORT.

A tennis team from Macno is paying a return visit to the Chi nese Recreation Club during the week-end.

the Play begins at CRC. courts to-day a 3 p and will continue to-morrow..

A programme of lavish entertain 38, 1.13, 148, 220, 2.53, last qr.ment has also been arranged..

Rechabite (boy) and Barley Grass (boy) 1 miles: 48, 1:30, 2:07, 2.40.2, 3.18, last qr. 32.3.

Saligia (Mr. Ralph) 14 miles:

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Tetal Abstinence (boy) 14 miles: 46, 1:30:2, 2.11, 2.47.2, 3.22.2, 3.55, 4.27.2, last gr. 32.8.

Home Call (boy) 14 miles; 46, 1.13.2, 2.24, 3.06, 3.37.2, last qr..32.2.

Grey Streak (Mr. Gordon) 14 miles: 37, 1.14, 1.48.4, 2.23.4, 2.56.4, last gr. 33.

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When the Chinese sent over very strong team three pairs) carlier in the season, Macao was narrowly defeated.

VOLUNTEER SPORTS,

The annual athletic sports mest Lady Buck (Mr. Roza) 14ng of the Scottish Company of the miles: 39, 1.19.2, 1.54, 2.30, 3.09, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence 3.46.3, 4.17, last qr. 31.2.

Corps will commence at 2 p.m. to- ddy on the Hong Kong F.C. ground,. Happy Valley.

The Sand Piper (Mr. Stanton) 114 miles: 39, 1.17, 1.56.2, 2.32.2, 3.03.2, last qr. 31.

Arabian Parrot (Mr. Roza) 1. mile: 35, 1.11.3, 1.48.1, 2.21, last qr..32.4.

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The Coblin (Mr: Ralph) 14 miles: 42. 1.21; 1.57, 2.34.2, 8.11. 9.45, 4.17, last qr. 32....

Dobbin (bor) 1/4 miles: 48 1.28, 2.02, 2:37.2, 3.14, 3.49, 4.21, last qr. 32,

miles: The Major has con- adderable experience of good class

On the presumption that there the Colony. will be no surprise selections for the Hong Kong team, and going by jerickét. the form displayed so chances are very open.

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Batting & Fielding.. Parker will have to shine in the

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In 1924, Hong Kong were bowling, before his place is assured. favourites. This time, the odds He has done well with courageous are practically even money, to use batting so fare

an expressive term of the turf

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There are a few new arrivals in the off. The former turns to the Goodwin and Rgod both bowl to the Colony who may compensate leg and the latter to the off, us for the loss of the Bov. E. K. Reed is not well enough, then Sum Quick, the Rev. T. B. Powell, mers may take his place in the R. E. A. Webster, C.Q.M.S. A. J. Attack. Stripp and Pay Lt-Com. G. E. L. Hargreaves.

The side mentiuned, above la. The other six who played in the sound rather than brilliant in triangular two years ago were R.bating, but down to No. 7. any Hancock, T. E. Pearce, A. W, man is good for 50 runs a time.

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The annual swimming sports cf the Hong Kong Boy Scouts. ABNO- clation are to be held at the V.R.C to-day at 3 p.m.

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The YM.C.A hockey team meet the Hong Kong Hockey Club 2nd XI at the Club ground next Garrod, E. O. Murphy, F. G. Tuesday at 6 p.m. will be:-S. H. Wheeler, R. Murray, A. A. Dand. D. A. Rushton, L F: Nicholson, D. Lyon, J. Petrie, G., B. Shipper and

Brigade Call (Mr. Gordon) 1

41.3, 1.20, 1.56, 2.34.3. 3.138.48.3, 4.20, last gr. 81.2.

The Gnome (Mr. Ralph) and The Gomeril (boy) 1 miles. Gardner. 42.2, 1.21.3, 2.01.2.37, 3:11.2, 3.44, last qr. 32.3.

The Regent (boy) 1 miles: 86, 1.10.2, 1.49.2, 2.25.3, 2.57.2, last gr. 31.4.

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The Geezer (Mr. Ralph) 14 miles: 46. 1.22.2, 2.01, 2.38:2, 3.12.2, 3.44, last qr. 81.8

89.2, 1.18.2, 2.00, 2.40, 8.10, 3.48, * Grey Knight (boy) 11⁄2 miles:

last gr. 82.

WIRELESS ERA.

LINK HANDS WITH THE CABLES.

Photo by Les Fong.

THIS WEEK'S WEDDING AT ST. ANDREW'S, KOWLOON »

Group photo taken after the wedding, at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Wednesday, of Mr. E. L. Pinguet of Hong Kong and Miss M. D, Witchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Witchell. The bride was given away by her father. Miss E. Pinguet (the bridegroom's sistor) was "bridesmaid and Miss D. Witchell (the bride'e, sister) was flower girl, Mr. P. M. Pinguet,, the groom's brother, acted as "bost man."

YACHT'S DASH:

ESCAPE FROM PORT WITH GIRL

AS QUARTERMASTER.

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Manned by a scratch crew, with Frenchwoman, Mile, Ela Mail art as quartermaster, the 54-tons yacht. "Armenartas" has arrived at Southampton after a dash for liberty from a French port.

MAN IN CHAINS.

QUEER VISITOR TO DOWNING STREET.

Wearing a

mass of rusty chains, including ankle manacles which he had donned in a neigh- Major Wagstaffe, late of the Royal bouring

garage, ex-Sergeant

Artillery, walked barefooted across Whitehall to the entrance

The vessel, which belongs toto Downing Street. Count Blucher, a British subject.

The ex-sergeant-major, whe who lives in Guernsey, was Im-wished by this means to draw at-li pounded at Le Palais, Belle Isle, tention to the distress of ex- off the coast of Brittany, pending Service men, was accompanied by the findings of a court into a cak. Mr. Stewart Gray, who has free lision between the yacht and a quently figured in demonstrations motor-boat.

in connection with the unemploy

Tiring of delay, Mr. Campbelled, and who distributed pamphlets Muir, in charge of the yacht, de among the crowd which gathered cided to attempt escape, and

The ex-sergeant-major was per

eventually the yacht left the har-uaded by the police to return to bour with sirens blowing.

hia temporary dressing-room, and It was later learned that the at No. 10-the Prime Minister's Mr, Gray was allowed to hand in court of inquiry had decided that residence-e document regarding the owner of the "Armenartas" the claims of the unemployed.. should pay into court 19,400 francs (110) as surety before

A Magnetic Street. the vessel would be given clear-strange visitors. When the Suf- Downing Street has seen many

Mr. Muir said to a "Daily Mail" chained herself to the railings out fragettes were active a, woman reporter that Mlle. Maillart was side. No. 10 and a blacksmith had the owner of a French yacht lying to be called before she could be alongside them in the harbour. removed. When Mr. Lloyd George She offered her services and did was Prime Minister a man creat- her share of work with the rest ofed a disturbance outside the the crew.

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London, October 20 The Eastern Telegraph Com- pany has entered into an egree- ment with the Marconl Company to Jex have made many runs in the construct an up-to-date wireless trials.

station in Greece in conformity Rameny, A. C. 1. Bowker, E. Balso defled good bowling and made Bowker, Goodwin, Reed (or Sum- Greek Government granted to the Parker, Bowker ́and Goodwin have For bowlers wo cau look to

with the recent concession by the Reed and H. Owon Hughes. All of these are hero with the excep-

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mera), Parker and Owen Hughes Eastern Company for a joint cable. tion of "Tam" Pearce who is que In the field, Hong Kong will be (left-hander) and there is also and wireless service. It is under- to return very shortly. Rar acci- well served. particularly, as there Lightfoot as a change bowler. atood that the Company will use dents, hia Inclusion is a foregone are a number, of men who can play

A great deal more can be said whichever system is momentarily conclusion.

in several positions and play woll in the way of eonjecture One best In view of atmospheric und Then there are others... G. R. ↑ too,

point that we should remember, la, other conditions, ***) Sayer, previously the Interport Bowlers to Choose Fróm.

that we beat Shanghal the last time The development is interesting cover-point and once skipper of a Hanenek, Owen Hughes and they were here and we also won on account of Sir Denison Pender's Hong Kong XI in Shanghai, was Ramsay would make an excellent "away." The "enemy Is not in prediction at a meeting of the on leave in 1924. A. A. Rumjahn, combination of slip to Bowker. 1 vincible and can be beaten Re Eastern Telegraph group last year tho another "cap," was incapacitated am presuming that Pearce will be primanding the selectore for not that cables and wireless would

Borderers then. Both have taken part in the wicket-keeper, so as to strengthen including one's favourite will not ultimately link hands in some form. trials this season.

the batting as neither Ismail ner do much good and they know best. ——Boufer.

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1ST EAST SURREY REGT.'S FAREWELL TO HONG KONG.

pahoa Laken on Wednesday

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Basa Forrey Heri: marched past Major-Ge C. C. Lourd (G.CO.) at:

Abore, the dram and pipe hand of the End King's Owe Scottish good-bye" parade in Hong Kong: Note the full marching