MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1928.
Sport Columns
FOOTBALL.
V.R.C. NIGHT FETE.
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H.K. AMATEUR LEAGUE
MEETING..
OFFICIALS FOR NEXT YEAR.
[By "Rover."1
The Hong Kong Amateur Football League meeting last Thursday while parting with the old season of 1927-28, really heralded in the new season of 1928-29,
Rev.
ENJOYABLE SWIMMING
SPORTS.
WATER POLO MATCH.
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WET WEEK-END.
THE CHINA MAIL,
BOWLS, TENNIS, BASEBALL- POSTPONED.
TO-DAY'S FIXTURE.
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OPENING NIGHT.
NEW S'HAI GREYHOUND VENTURE.
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PROPAGANDA.
WHAT THE U.SA. AND RUSSIAN LIBRARIES ARE DOING.
LIBRARIAN'S ADDRESS.
CRICKET STORIES. THE “BIG” LEAGUES.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE RESULTS OF US. BASEBALL
GAME.
MATCHES.
UMPIRE'S BAG OF WICKETS." "|"NATIONAL" & "AMERICAN." THE STADIUM A SUCCESS,
All the sports fixtures arrang-
A north of England club engag-i
New York, Saturday, The most sanguine expectations
The newspaper and the book ed. for Saturday were postponedjed a professional, who came to "Big" league baseball matches of the promoters of the Shanghal said Mr. Stanley Jast (City Lib. on account of the inclement wea-them with the most glowing teati-played during the week resulted as Greyhound Club must have been rarian of Manchester) to the mem- ther. This is the fifth Saturday monials and recommendations. follow, home teams being mentioned exceeded on the occasion of the bers of the Manchester Rotary Club during the summer on which not When it came to action, however, | first:—
formal opening night of the Sta- recently, are perhaps the most ļa single match was played.
National League.
dium, off Klaochow-road,
potent sources of our thought-tho The Lawn Bowls season will be
The weather was not favourable most powerful influences in the prolonged and, instead of ending
to the event, for It rained heavily modern world. in early September, will at least
Books create eur more mental extend well into October.
during the afternoon and
pictures, and from our threatened during the evening, but mental pictures our thoughts in this did not deter the people from large measure spring. Think, then, attending. It is estimated that the of the millions of mental pictures atanda altogether can accommodate for which libraries are responsible, 12,000, or a few more, and if that and I do not believe any one will la the case there must have been an belittle the importance of the attendance quite equal to anything library in the modern world. there has been at Luna Park, for
Now it is an interesting thing to there were hundreds of Chinese who me that there are two nations above apparently made no effort to see all others at the present time which the racing, but seemingly were quite have realised the possibilities of the content to wander about the sprinted book. Those two nations tremely tastefully laid-out grounds, are at present engaged in a huge bright with a myriad electric falry campaign to promulgate their na lamps.
New York 3, Chicago 2. Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 7. Philadelphin 6, St. Louis 7. Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 12.
the man revealed himself a wretch- ed bat, poor bowler, and his field- Saturday, July 28: ing was on a par with his work in these departments. The pro., who Not too auspicious weather at
was required to be on the ground tended the first, night fete of the
In the senior division, Craigen- cach morning, decided to ask for a Reason held by the Victoria Recrea-gower Cricket Club have run away day off once a week, and approach-Sunday, July 29: tion Club in their swimming pool from the other teams and cannot ad the club president with his re- on Saturday.
now be easily caught up. They quest. The president glowered at There was a fair attendance, in- are the only side to have an un-him for a moment or two, and then cluding a good many, ladies, and defented record so far, having anid:-"Aw right, land, have Satur the function wound up, as before, gained maximum points in seven days off!" with dancing to muste supplied by matches. Police Recreation Club, the Lyric Orchestra.
their nearest rivals, have dropped
the water polo match.
Swimming events were enjoyablo and times were encouraging.
Results.
50 yards handicap for boys under 16: not held as no entry was forth coming.
A D....d Giraffe.
first-wicket
Blame Larwood.
ever
New York 4, Chicago 8. New York 1, Chicago 3.
Monday, July. 30:
'Brooklyn 5, Cincinnati. 6.'
New York 4, Chicago 1. Brooklyn 2, Cincinnati 1. Boston 1, Pittsburg 2. Boston 5, Pittsburg 6.
· Philadelphia 8, St. Louis 7, Tuesday, July 31:
New York 8, Chicago 7. New York 4, Chicago 10. Brooklyn 3. Cincinnati 2. Boston 11, Pittsburg 5. Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 18. Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 18. Thursday, Aug. 2:
New York 7, Cincinnati 5: Brooklyn 2, Chicago 8. Roston 1, St. Louis 6. Philadelphia 4, Pittsburg 18. Friday, Aug. 3:
New York 7, Cincinnati 5. Brooklyn, Chicago 8. 'Boston 1, St. Louis 6. Philadelphia G, Pittsburg 14.
American League. Saturday, July 28:
Cleveland 2, New York 6. Cleveland 9, New York 4. Chicago 5, Washington 8. Chicago 2, Washington 4. Detroit 7, Boston 1. Detroit 8, Boston 7.
There was very little of inter-
Many Servicemen attended to six points in'eight matches. Civil One of the finest catches est in the meeting owing prin- cipally to the apathy of the vari- watch the invitation team race and Service Cricket Club, at the bot made was that which terminated a
tom of the League table, will only fine
partnership by ous Clubs' representatives, and
be able to atavé off relegation A. N. Hornby and W. G. Groce, in without Captain Austen, M.C.,
next year provided they win all a Gentleman v. Players' match at their remaining four matches and the Oval, in the early '80's. William' to suggest more slight alterations
either Kowloon Bowling Green Gunn, whose height was about six to the Rules, and a gentle criti
Club or Kowloon Cricket Club fail feet three inches, brought off this cism of the League for its non-
to secure a single point from the wonderful catch, from a lofty hit by matches they have still to play. the old Lancashire captain. AB Fulfilment of the Annual Fixture,
100 yards members' handicap, ; Civil Service juniors stand the Hornby passed on his way to the "Winners of the League v. the
1st hent; S. V. Gitfina (scratch) 1,best chance of topping the second pavillon, a friend remarked, "Bad Rest," also a comment on the
Two points ahead time 68 seconds and E. Zimmern divison.
of luck, Monkey." "Yes," was the state of some of the playing free. 2 secs,) 2 and fastest loser. Kowloon Bowling Green Club, with reply "Only a dd giraffe could
heat: L. Roza Pereira a match in hand, the leaders may have got near It!" grounds of the League teams, the 2nd meeting under the able chairman-(scratch), time-67.2/6 sees. 3rd have to reckon seriously with Tai- hent: W. Kerr (scratch) walk-over, koo Recreation Club as the latter
In n quiet street in the Enst ship of the
Alexander,
have dropped only 4 points to the time 60 seca.
Club de Recreio "A" End of London, a gang of urchins K.O.S.B. Regt., proceeded evenly Final: S. V. Gittins (scratch) 1, leaders' 3.
were in the habit of playing cricketį and quietly to n very satisfactory time 63.2/5 sec.: L. Rosa Pereira are expected to do well also. vote of thanks to the retiring | (scratch) 2, time 64.2/5 secs. The positions in the League to against a lamp-post. One day!
a heavy motor lorry hit the lamp-|- officials and to the Chairman for Open High Dive: Nicholson 1, 82 date are:-
post and twisted it severely. That his services for the evening and paints; Edward da Roza 2, 80
Division I.
evening, when the youthful as Ilon. Auditor of the Accounts points; 1. Roza Pereira 3. 70 points.
P. W. D. L. Perickoters turned up for their of the League.
Craigengower C.C. 7 7 0 0 14
were dismayed to Police R.C.
50 3 10 game, they Ladies' 50 yards handicap:
500 the wrecked post. "By
said gum,"
of them, "I I was surprised that several Miss Doris Hunt (rec. 4 secs). 1.Kowloon Dock R.C. 8 4 1 8 9 actual time 39,4/5 seca; Miss M. Clubs were not represented.
Kowloon C.C... 7 3 1 3 7 believe Larwood's been bowlin' on George (scratch) 2, actual time Kowloon B.G.C. 8 3 0 5 6 our pitch!", A feature of the meeting was a
39.3/5 Recs.--4 entries,
Civil Service C.C. 9 0 0 9 0 hint that we may have a strong
Shots For and Against. Naval side competing next year50 yards members' team race: which will be all for the good of won by D. Lyon's team in 3 mins,
For Agst, Up Da Craigengower C.C. 440 304 76 the game and sport in general.
Invitation team race: The Police Talkoo R.C...... 491 309 32 Of course when it is considered
10 that the Royal Navy expect next by two tengths from the Army. Kowloon B.G.C. 487 477 year to have a very wide selec-who (thanks to a fine spurt by Kowloon D.R.C., 480 478
448 461 0 13atick. The secretary spoke to him. tion from many thousands, it is Bdr. Norria) just beat the Royal Police R.C.
Kowloon C.C... 389 421 but be expected that the Navy. The Navy led first.
Water Polo: Owing to the de-Civil Service C.C. 474 549
"Well," he said, "we'll have a keen local League Clubs must make
match," of H.M.'s ships
Division II. certain rules and regulations gov-parture of some erning the League and Shield for the North, a United Services
Local team took the place of the Royal Civil Service C.C.. 8 6.1.1 13 Competitions fair to the Clubs and the Navy also. Hong Navy team, but lest to the V.R.C. Kowloon B.G.C... 9 5 1 3 11
D. Lyon and Recreio "A" Kong is, after all, but a seaport, by 11 goals to nil,
Taikoo R.C.
NAVAL STRENGTH.
-7 entries.
36.3/5 Becs.
and the local Clubs have a limit. Laing each scored three and
ed selection of players, who will S. V. Gittins two.
welcome a strong Naval side as
they do a strong Regimental
one, but the selection from the
Taikoo R.C....
whole of the China Fleet is, of HEENEY'S 'SURPRISE” Yacht Club.
course, a very different proposi-
SECRETLY MARRIED IN NEW YORK.
tion to a ship's side or a Regimen. tal side, and no doubt an ar- rangement can be agreed to whereby the League can be assist- ed by a strong Naval side which at the same time shall not con-
London, Saturday. sist of the whole of the strength·| Tom Heeney sprang a surprise by of the Navy on the Station in secretly marrying Miss Marion competition games at least. As Dunn, daughter of a retired mer- regards exhibition games, of chant. course the stronger the better The couple suddenly arrived at and Hong Kong Football follow the house of a justice of the peace ers will welcome the Royal Navy at Ladentown, New York, and ask
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It was the day' of the local "Derby," and the secretary of the visiting team went on to the field to have a look at the wicket. Out "in the middle". he found an old man with white whiskers and a
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6 4 0 2 8 East Point R.C... 9 4 0 5 Craigengower C.C. 9 4 0 5 8 Recreio "B"
7 3 1 3 7 Kowloon C.C.
7 1 16 3 7 10.6 2 Shots For and Against,
For Agat. Up Dn. Recrcio "A" .... 514 341 173 Civil Service C.C. 518 393 120 Kowloon B.G.C.. 584 471 113 Taikoo R.C. Recreio "B" Yacht Club
"Ay, ay, sir," replied the aged 'ave a right good side ene, "we this year."
"Let's soe," said the secretary, "who is getting most of your wickets this season?"
"Why, sir," replied the old man, "I be getting the most.”
"You don't mean to say you can bowl at your "oge!" exclaimed the secretary.
"No, sir," replied Methuselah. 01 ain't no bowler. I'm the Dumpire!"
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406 392 273 367
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Kowloon. C.C... 364 400 Craigengower C.C. 463 560 East Point R.C.. 465 601
TENNIS LEAGUE. Tennis fixtures down for deci- sion on Saturday were confined to the "C" division of the league.
in its full strength in the Laled him to perform the ceremony-The championship in Wah Cup competition and similar Reuter.
contests.
Another interesting point
raised was the probable abandon-
at all last year.
THE SOMERSETS.
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DOG-RACING BILL.
MR. J. BUCHAN'S MEASURE NOW "DEAD."
London, July 18. Mr. John Buchan's Dog-Racing] the "A" B is "dead.".
and "B" sections have been won
Mr. Baldwin stated in the House
by the Chinese Recreation Club of Commons to-day that in view (holders in all three divisions) of the fact that the ill had not
St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 13. Sunday, July 29;
Clevoland 24, New York 6. Detroit 2, Boston 6. Chicago 3, Washington 8. Chiengo 6, Washington 1. St. Louis 3, Philadelphia 8. Monday, July 30:
Cleveland 4, New York 2. St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 5. Detroit 2, Boston 1. Chiengo 6, Washington 0.
Tuesday, July 31:
Cleveland 9, New York 12. Chicago 7, Washington 6. Detroit 7, Boston 2.
St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 8. Wednesday, Aug. 1:
St. Louis 1, New York 12. Cleveland 4, Philadelphia 6. Detroit 10, Washington 6. Chiengo 4, Boston 2. Chicago 7, Boston 3. Thursday, Aug. 2:
St. Louis 4, New York 3. Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 6. Detroit.6. Washington 4. Chicago 6, Boston $. Friday, Aug. 3:
St. Louis 8, New York 0. Cleveland 9, Philadelphia 5. Detroit 3. Washington 9. Chicago 1, Boston 3. -Reuter's American Service.
RACE SWEEPS.
SINGAPORE TO "FOLLOW" PENANG.
sweeps.
THE BEST “JOSS."
tional ideals and their national ways of looking at things. One of On every hand one heard the these countries Is Russin and the most favourable commenta regard-other the United States of America. ing the arrangement of the stands In Russia, you may be interested to and other features and it was know, they have already created a agreed that the compliments hither-library training school in Moscow. to paid to the directors on this score They have sent people to the United
to had been well deserved. It was a States be trained in library crush, of course, but without all work, and they are creating a great the attendant disabilities that might system of public libraries in Russia with, of course, one object. To be have been expected.
frank, they are creating a tool to promulgate Bolshevik Ideas.
There is a still greater, more re- the United States. America has sourceful, and wealthy organization
The parking arrangements, too, appeared to be adequate, and every thing worked quite smoothly, thanks in no small measure to the plans of the Shanghai Municipal Police;
and the Public Works Department, recently established an American
The directors added to the joy library in Paris.
You know what
It means
of the successful owners of dogs that means, of course. by giving handsome silver cups in American books, American ideas, addition to the stakes for all firsts and behind all these American busi- and seconds, and also vast bouquets. Bess-in all sorts of ways. It means American fittings, American furni- Yet again they scored, from the Chinese point of view, by reason of ture, and all kinds of things that the fact that Mrs. Yth, the wife of are American. It means an attempt' Mr. T, U. Yib, the popular Klang. to create what is called "the.100 wan sportsman, who also is one per cent. American" in many parts of the leading men at the Stadium, of the world.
It may surprise you to know that won the opening race with an out- aider, and this was accounted the quite recently the Carnegic Trust in New York decided to send a re- very best "josa." Chinese were generally successful throughout the evening.
WRONG IMPRESSION.
presentative to South Africa to in- vestigate the condition of the pub. He library movement there. Not very long ago an Indian potentate
As for the racing. it started created a series of publie libraries Inauspiciously, but carried on quite in his State, giving one of his ereditably. As stated before, the palaces for the purpose of a large dogs were very raw when firet put reference library. He took over as into training.
This adviser an American librarian.
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Libraries In India.
The directors were over-gener- 018 In Inviting all and sundry My point in mentioning these to witness the trials, so that hun- things is to show that here'are na- dreds of people who knew nothing tions which have realized the enor- about training dogs for racing went mous power that lies behind the away with the impression that the printed book and the circulation of Stadium dogs were a useless lot, that book, We have not. Now I This idea was renewed when the think that, so far as South Africa half-dozen in the opening race and India are concerned, we ought started bickering before they had to have some say in the creation of gone 50 yards and kept it up a publie library system, and when through the race, but the later some years ago, as the honorary events were run quite smoothly. secretary of the Libraries' Associa- The first winner was Mrs. Yih'stion, I made representations to the Solaria, but it was obvious he would Secretary of State for India of the have had a hard run had some of time, those representations, I need the others paid more attention to hardly say, had no effect whatever, their work.
I am not criticising America in In the race for the Stadium Cup, any way. There are many elements Light Ale early baulked, but the in modern America which I pro- others ran true, although they never foundly admire, and one of these
the kind of thing that is hardly done by commerce in this country. I read the other day in the report
ment of the "Junior B Division" ising the shortcomings of the and the same club are expected to yet reached the report stage, he The Singapore Turf Club have got within challenging distance of is the kind of thing done by Ameri- which proved really of no interest ground during last season when take first place in "C" division. did not see any prospect of find- decided to follow the example set the smart little Queenie, who won can commerce for the humanities
it was literally a main thoroughing in this division have, to date of the measure.
The two teams they have compet-jing time for the remaining stages by Penang in regard to the race from start to finish. fare with hard ground and no
FIRST HURDLE. in the ten Labour members protested The following circular letter has grass, have started, regardless of beaten all comers
The four runners for the first of an American public library tha The election of officers occasion expense, returfing the whole of matches in which they have been against Government adopting the been issued to members. ed no anxiety despite a request the playing area. The erection of engaged. It is not likely that any Totalisator Bill in preference to "A new system in connection with hurdle race showed good jumping statement that a number of frescoes from the Chairman that mem- stands similar to those at the other side will be able seriously the Dog-Racing Bill, but Sir Frank Sweep-stakes held by this Club will form, but the much touted Corporal for the adornment of that building bers already elected the Club Ground, Happy Valley, is to extend the Chinese R.C. I. or the Meyer (Conservative) pointed out be adopted, commencing at the K. had the speed of them on the had been presented by a number of H.K.F.A. Council be not pro- projected, and this great expense Chinese R.C. II. so that the cham- that only nine supporters of the forthcoming Race Meeting in fat and he, too, won very easily specified business firm. Now, the posed for the League, Mr. which the S.C.A.A. feel is justi-pionship will probably be decided Bill turned up at the meeting of September, 1928.
The Muscovite, a gigantic dog, came new library for Manchester will be G. T. May, Captain Austin, M.C., fied, should result in a beautiful when they meet each other. the Committee to-day, which did The issue of Tickets will be up strongly for the finish.
|a very dignified and distinguished The positions in the League to not show that there was great abolished and numbers will be
The Welcome Cup was another addition to the architectural ameni- keenness for the Bill
allotted to Members instead.
easy thing for the favourite, Delin's ties of the city, and I should like to "A", Division.
[Note: An earlier message stated: The method of applying for num-Pet getting smartly out of the box inform you that there will be wall P. W. L. Pts.The House of Commons, by 222 bers will be exactly similar to the and winning all the way round, spaces in that building which, so 0 12 votes to 18, passed the second read-method employed at the last three though Sumerton Ruler was coming far as I know, are going to be
ing of Mr. John Buchan's Dog-Racing
on
and a great asset to the H.K.F.A. date are:-
and S.C.A.A. in future years.
Mr. W. Hollands and Mr. H. K. playing pitch well under control, Lee occupy again dual offices on the F.A. and League, but the services of the gentlemen named are regarded as practically indis- pensable for Hong Kong football.
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The football section of the Chinese R.C. S.C.A.A. realise that the crowd follow the star players, and with Hong Kong C.C.. 6 and their wide experience will be this in view they are quietly con- Indian R.C.
M.B.K. of the greatest benefit in what fident that their football manage Kowloon C.C. promises to be a very strenuous ment who
have already started Craigengower C.C. 5 and eventful season. In addition building up the team for next
University to these officials mentioned year, will during the season Messrs. F. J. James, J. A. Mac-spring one or two pleasant sur- Laren and E. Souza will add the prises on the local crowd.
The
very
Recreio
Bill. Mr. Buchan foreshadowed Race Meetings;.except that instead up fast at the finish.
empty. (Laughter.) American com-. 28 amendments to the Bill, allowing an of receiving tickets, an Allotment | Silvo generally was supposed to merce buys special collections and 4 appeal to Government against refusal Letter will be posted to Members, have the Wall-Wishers Hurdle Cup presents them to the libraries. In
of a licence and allowing existing dog-racing tracks generous
atating thereon the number or num-as a gift and this race also worked the new Manchester library we time to obtain a licence. Mr. J. H. Thomas, bere allotted to them.
out according to expectations but it shall have a magnificent room de-
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example of the evils of dog-racing, will be allotted to Members by a never made any showing whatever, shall be very grateful for anything P. W. L. Pis, that in one district char-a-bancs wait-
ed outside some works three nights n Letter of Allotment which will be whilat Witch and Storm Cloud that comes along.. "Manchester. 0.20 week to take men straight to dog posted to Members. Applications jumped very clumsily and should be Guardian.”
1 16 racing tracks. He had heard of per chit book will not be accepted, able to do better with more train-
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Opening a new shipyard and. cakes before Fanning. Sir William side the Secretary's Office in which
There was something of an upset locomotive works at the port of Joynson-Hicks said he had received applications accompanied by crossed for the Sun Yuen Cup, for which Varna, King Boris made a speech over 1,000 resolutions from local au- cheques or cash may be lodged. Birdlime was a tearing favourite. in which he showed the Importance 6thorities and religious bodies in Every applications for numbers He started badly, allowing Nigger's of the new enterprise and Its use.
favour of the Bill. He was of]
benefit of fresh energy and Ideas "following" at Caroline Hill last South China A.A. 9
Chinese R.C......10 10 to a good working committee. year was a reflection on the play Hong Kong C.C. .10
On the application of the of the team which was Queen's Regt. who will unfortun-varied, and the Club did not have ately leave before the end of the the time to effect facilities which Nippon Club reason, the Somerset's who are all football grounds drawing Indian R.C. arriving here in January, will large crowds should be provided MR.K.
University continue the Queen's fixtures in with. Following the example of] the League, and in all probability the Senior British Club of the Craigengower C.C. 10 the Wiltshires, the other Regi- Colony, the Hong Kong A.F.C., Royal Engineers. 2 ment coming to Hong Kong will South China A.A., if results Kowloon C.C...... 7 0 make its debut in competition justify it,
"C" Division. and circumstances football in the Hong Kong shield. allow it, intend to provide similar
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players at Caroline Hill, tennis Chinese R.C. I....10
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dog-racing were not so great as hadj ber.
A Spanish fishing boat capaized
in a squall near Adra, and five of
been suggested. There was no doubt Registered covers should be en-and half the course had been cover-way communications of Bulgaria, 70 great deal of betting, but very little dorsed with the name and addreased before Birdlime even could get
juvenile, betting, and dog racing crowds were very orderly and sober. of the Member for purposes of second, when it was too late to
identification.
eatch the strong-running Nigger's No numbers will be issued from Son, who finished an easy winner. the Town Office to Members per-
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I was favoured with a little in-courts and a running track already Recreio II........10 aide information of the hopes of being in the scheme of things South China A.A. the premier local Chinese Club, which
live Committee Kowloon O.C..... 9 6 who Inst year gallantly hoping to obtain in the near Hong Kong C.C. 9 6 struggled on in the League, re- future. These innovations mean Civil Service C.C. 9.6 turning for twenty matches play-considerable expense to the Club, Recreio I. .11 5 ed the meagre total of ten points but the Club has, a very extén-R.A.0.0.as and the small goal score of only sive and enthusiastic membership Kennedy-rd. M.Q. 11 17, rather less than one goal per in all branches of sport, and in RA.MO. ". match.
their future. home at Caroline Hill Nippon.
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her crew of six were drowned. The solitary surviver was landed at THE GUARDS'. BAND.
Gibraltar by the French steamer The card finished fittingly with Mont Belvoux.. will be despatched by post to Mem-the beat race of the evening. Bili, | -————
BASEBALL.
sonally or to their messengers but
bers at the address given in their
Saturday's league baseball fix-applications. No application for who had shown remarkable form in and to the end was beaten by no 8 12 tures and that of yesterday be- numbers wil be received after 5 training, somehow escaped notice more than a half-length.
6 10 tween the American warships were p.m. and no numbers will be allotted and Misty Morn was made favour- A word should be sold for the 4 6 8 not played.
at the Town Office on Race Days or ite, with justification, as subse starting trap, which is an improved quently shown. Bill was impeded type made locally, and it worked 8. There is down for to-day, how on the Race Course.
ever, an exhibition match between Sweeps will be held on each Race at the start and lost further ground perfectly. 64 South China A. A "Dragons" Day, on a race to be decided upon Meanwhile, Misty Morn went on to the pipes and drums of the Scots by attempting to bore through.At intervals during the evening, 1 9 2' (championship holders) and an All- by the Committes.
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Caroline Hill playing ground and branches to their fullest extent. Kowloon LT.C....11 an enterprising Committee, real.
"Sunday Herald." | (Continued at foot-of next Column)[and ground permitting.
2 Hong Kong team, timed to start at The conditions of the Sweeps are what seemed a certala win, but, Quards played round the course and 0 Happy Valley at 4 p.m., weather printed on the back of the Letter of rounding the last bood, Shella had a tremendous reception, espe
Sheridan came away like a rocket cially from the Chinese.
Allotment."-
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