1934-10-05 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1934.

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SOLDIER OF GERMANY AND LEMBERG FOR TO-MORROW'S "DOUBLE"

ATHLETIC IN QUANDARY OVER TEAM COMPOSITION FOR GAME AGAINST THE SAINTS TO-MORROW

CLAYTON MAY HAVE TO VACATE FORWARD LINE FOR DEFENCE Baldry Change-Over May Check Failing DOBBS PROMISING BACK

(By HOVER")

INSPITE of the fact that South

Ichine - defeated them on Saturday, the Lincolns fielded a very useful side, and had their shots that hit the cross-bar been a trifle lower, I is fairly certain that the solders would have scored sufficient goals in the first half to have cured victory.

They were over-run for the first ten minutes, but when they settled down the tables were turned and they had the best of the play.

Contrary to expectations Hig- gins kept goal, and he put up B very creditable performance.

The forwards were good, but several

Ip Pak Wah, former partner of Leo Wai Tong, will be in the South

China line-up against the Police on Sunday.

DRASTIC CHANGES

KESWICK LEADS

opportunities of scoring were thrown NAVY IN DEBUT

away because Bildry elected to shoot, from difficult angles instead of: pass ing back and across to his inside for wurde.

toe The wing hares were not bright, and it is probable that Clayton will drop back to streng- then the line, for he is obviously aj belter half than a forward. If this move does take place Baldry will more across to his proper position

on the right wing The side should then be a well balanced one.

SENIOR MATCH

Club Optimism After Changes

SOUTH CHINA DECISION

(By ROVER)

MANY

DRASTIC CHANGES

DISAPPOINTMENT

FOR CLUB AS HILL

FAILS TO ARRIVE

"Tam" Pearce, veteran of 14

Interporter Changes His Cricket Interports, is accompany

Mind At Last Minute

►

ROBERTSON DOWN

TO PLAY

(By "ROVER")

THE Club were expecting to

T have the servicespeci

at right-back against the East Lancs at the Valley to-morrow,

ing the Colony team by the Em. press of Asia to day.

UNITED

STRONG

but his intended visit to Hong Reed Likely To

Kong was only a rumour.

Hil, who is at present in Shang- hai was expected to visit Hong Kong before making trip to lapan, but changed his mind at the last moment, sailing direct to Japan. He was picked to play at right back, his usual position, buf Sloan is now expected to fill the Įgap.

Gamble, who played right back last

Lead Lead Strong

Attack

UNIVERSITY KEENNESS

Saturday, has taken Baldwin's place at STIMULUS TO LOCAL

{left-half, the latter moving to the left

wing in place of Sloan.

Robertson, who received injuries

to his thigh in.a friendly match al the beginning of the season, will

HOCKEY

(By "STICKS")

FORMED ONLY LAST YEAR,

RACE UPSETS VERY PROBABLE AS JUDGED ON PRESENT FORM AND AS SEQUEL TO $2 BETTING

RACING HEART MAY BURN

UP TRACK FOR RECORD

ABLE AMAZON UNLIKELY STARTER

IN AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC LARGE FIELDS EXPECTED

Rapier's

Race 1:-

Selections T

KING'S FANCY MACARONI GLADIATOR Race 2: -

RACING PLUCK ST. IVES CAVALCADE

Race 3:-

ST. JOAN AUSTRALIAN BOY THE GOOSE Pace 4:-

SOLDIER OF GERMANY.. RIBBLE BUDGE

Race 5:-

THE BODEGA · HELL FOR LEATHER DELIGHTFUL CHANCE

be seen at right-half, while WilTHE UNITED HOCKEY CLUB Race -

liams, who played in that position laat week, has been dropped.

Rodger, the goalkeeper, is 'playing his 18th, season for the

Club this year.

QUICKLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF

LEMBERG VALOROUS

ZERO

AS ONE OF THE STRONGEST TEAMS IN THE MAMAK HOC KEY TOURNAMENT. THIS SEA-Race 7: SON THE TEAM 18 EVEN

IN THE DEFENCE AND FORA. N. Other and and Strange; Robert- SEVERAL, NEW PLAYERS OF The Club side is likely to be Rodger: STRONGER, HAVING ACQUIRED The team for this week will pro-[WARD LINES OF LEADING son, Pote Hunt and Gamble; Fowler. HIGH STANDARD, 50 bably include Steins; Edmunson, Dud-TEAMS, FOLLOWING THE LES-Drown, Howe, Taviin and Baldwin. ley: Ash, Robson, Clayton; McGuince, SONS GAINED FROM LAST Halpass, Ridley and Baldry.

DOBBS PROMISING BACK The 2nd, and 3rd.

and Toyne.

WEEK-END'S

10

ABLE AMAZON (if starts) RACING HEART BRONZE ERA

THAT Race 8:-

THEIR CHANCES IN THE TOUR- NAMENT ARE VERY FAVOUR- ABLE.

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FI FA

VAGO

BOLD COMMANDER

COLONY INTERPORT

TEAM ONE OF BEST

THE track is likely to be in perfect condition for to-morrow's race meeting, the first ever held at the Valley with $2 bet- ting facilities and $1 cash sweep tickets, and indications point to yet another track record being broken-in the Canberra Handi- cap which promises to be a sensational race over the mile dis- tance.

•

BLE Amazon, undisputed champion, is a doubtful starter in

A view of the proximity of the Freemantie St. Leger, and, in

her absence, Mr. Wonder's Racing Heart, which is now bursting Ot after an unfortunate lapse in the first half, is expected to slave off the challenge of the mile record holder, H. E. the Governor's Nell Gwyn, Bronze Era. Mutiny Bay. Just That, and High Finance. To do this Mr. Black will probably have to urge his mount on to a new mark, as he did Able Amazon at the last meeting.

Mutiny Bay (Mr. Deitz) looks Slow at the start, Mr. Lewis' very dangerous over. the, mile and.

mare warms up quickly to her High Finance is in excellent fettle. task, and is quite one of the Mr. Davis should be able to get best milers in the Colony, everything out of Bronze Era, 'win- The Novices' race should be 10- ner of the Champions at the An-teresting as 1 understand The nual Meeting. In short it is. a very Bodega is fit again. His jockey, open race and the additional 7 lb., Mr. Taylor, assured me yesterday. should Able Amazon not start, that the pony had recovered, in should not greatly affect any of the which case I do not hesitate to ponles with the possible exception select him the winner the only of Bronze Era,

cinch" of the day, if all reports jare true,

Racing Heart is in at 135 lb. or 142 lb. and in her con dition should do exceedingly well, despite her setback ear. ller in the season,

The "B" Class Australian

race

• STABLE WHISPER? Sincerely Yours is being whisper- ed around as a "good thing” he will probably be taken out by Mr. Tang Man-wa-but I rather fancy also promises some thrills following Hell for Leather's chance under Mi." the dead heat between Australian Jordan and. Delightful Chance (Mr. Boy and The Goose over Ave fur F. F. Li). Mr. Li is one of the longs at the last meeting and St. coming Chinese jockeys; that was behind! Joan was then only a short head clearly evident by his confident ride on Racing Pluck at the last meeting.

The Carp, if started here,

ST. JOAN'S DISTANCE..

TO BE SENT NORTH Tomorrow the two winners of the may upset calculations under

SOLIDITY ABOUT BATTING

EXCEPTIONAL BOWLING

STRENGTH

. (By "CRICKETER")

last meeting will be carrying 1 lb. more 'over an extra three furlonge -St. Joan's distance.

Mr. Yue Shun Wa, and Little Beauty's training record is not to be forgollen, A

It is not unusual for two poules from the same stable to race against another,. and I think this is

For The Coupones in the frat race where Macs-

FOUR

for ton.

caater, and Clyde have not

SATURDAY'S OPENING MAT- Athletic Worried teams com-CHES, ARE BEING MADE FOR Efforts are being made by the menged the season well by defeat- THIS

SOCCER Chinese Athletle Association Among the new names in the team are P. J. Naidu, the former ing the East lanes and the Rec-PROGRAMME.

postpone their (First Division reis, respectives, and because ofj Several new players will be match with St. Joseph's on Sunday, full-back, who will strengthen the Kowloon Indians' Tennis Club this it is expected that the same seen in action for the first time, as six of their best players who United defence, partnering P. H. teams will take the field again this including an

English Leafue tive in Canton, are likely to be call White, with F. K. Nabi as goal- weck,

player for Kowloon seconds. Jed on the play against the Bor The 2nd team sil be, Meakin; Dobbs, while Kernick will lead the Navy derers in Canton over the week-R. C. Reed, of the Incognitos,

keeper. Colclough; Maughan, Wildy, Thompson; attack in their opening matchend. ter; Ash, Robson, Clayton; McGuinness, against the Lincolns. The side The six players are Lee Kwok-line and H. H. Mueller, the former will lead a very strong forward In Dobbs the junior team have will be considerably strengthened ki, Lai Kwok-chlu, Chan Chun-wo. German Club player will be seen on a right back whe promises to earn from the North to-day, while the and Fung King-yee of the Canton hai soccer player, will be seen on by the return of H.M.S. Suffolk Mak Chiu-hon, Lee Hung-ching the left-wing. H. Kaox, the Shang- promotion for he possesses a strong arrival of H.M.S. Verity kick. splendid anticipation and

on Aviation School. Thursday has given support to

the opposite wing. judgmont.

That the strength of the Athle- the Second Division team.

roni and Gladiator, are entered. MOURTEEN Clubs have 100 per Despite their good showing at the tic depends largely on these chose their team from, the United With a total of 14 players to Adams Leading Medicals G. Hill, the former Club Inter-players was the opinion of Mr. Lee will be able to field a very strong

cent. home records. They are: last meeting, especially Macaroni, The Medicals are making several porter, who was expected to make Hon-kam, General-Secretary of the eleven in every match. B. Isaacs, after the Interpart swimming and Stoke, Bolton, Brentford, Burnley has always been my contention that I know it will sound very feeble Preston, Manchester City, Arsenal, King's Fancy is my favourite. It changes in the team which proved the trip to Hong Kong from Association. The Athletic recent will again fill the important position lawn bowls debacles, but I really Charlton, Reading, Tranmere, Ches. It would take a very good pony to so disappointing against the Air Shanghai, has failed to appear, y sent Mr. Yuen. Yu-chan, of the at centre-halt, assisted on either think that the Colony Interport ter Rangers, St. Johnstone, Hamil boat the Dynasty entrant. I hear Force last Saturday. When they but several positional changes in General Committee, to Canton, aide by F. Xavier and K. Mehal, as cricket played Kowloon in a friendly, they the alde have renewed the hopes where, in an interview with fr. half-backs

feam, which left

that either Mr. Heard or Mr. Davis gave a really good exhibition of of another victory to-morrow.

Wu Wel-fan. Principal of the Avia-]

Shanghai by the Empress of Asia

fwill take him out. football, but last week they fell to

Owing to the inability of sixtion School, he obtained permission Players avaliable this season are, sent from these shores.

Players Available to-day, le quite as good as any side QUNDERLAND, Tranmere Don-

S pieces.

of their Canton players making for these to play in the League. S. Gubbay, Hon. Secretary and With H. Oven Hughes, the pro-lost. an away match,

LEMBERG FAVOURED King, who played at centre-half the trip to Hong Kong In view of Matches for the Athletic in Hong Captain of the team, E.; Issacs, P.able skipper and Eric Mitchell to

Should. Mr. Charles miss his win- ner here he is more than likely to last week, will retura to his usual the visit of the Borderere team position at inst left a move to Canton on Sunday the Chin The following is thely selected tear: H. White, G. S. March, K. Mehal, open the innings, as they have done HIRTEEN Clubs have not the second leg of the "double," bring Lemberg home once again in which should strengthen the forese Athletic are seeking a post-Lee Kwok-ki; Ho Chor, yio, Mak F. K. Nabi, M. Nabi, A. 8. Xavier, often to advantage for the secured an away point. They thougo Valorsus (Mr. Heard) is ward line, and with Adams leading ponement of their fixture with St. Chla-hon; Teul Ah-fal, Laf Krok-chin. 8. C. Reed, H. H. Mueller, FClub in League cricket, and Ales are: Huddersfield, Chelsea, Mane more than a threat. I quite fancy Chan Chun-wa; Lee Hung chlor, Au Xavier, H. Knox, N, Hewit and G. Pearce, C. C. Garthwaite, I. Mchester United, West Ham, Hull, Zard over six furlongs and Mr. the forwards, in place of Horne, Joseph's.. the Medicals tem should be great- South China's "A" and "" Plug-ming, Ho Ka-keang. Au.Kam-T. White.

Innes, A.-H. Madar, and HW Cardig, Aldershot, Bristol Rovers, Proulx is the jockey for him at the fung and Fung King-yee.

The Club uniform is a very strik. Baines to follow the team offers Rotherham, Carlisle, Accrington, gate Snooks, who was slightly Injur- come to definite, decisions in ro-Borderers' Canton Triping one, designed in myrtle green very sulid front with hitting Hibernians and Partick ed in last week's match, will not gard to their matches.over the THE Borderers have decided to with a white " on the left breast ability to follow from F. D.

For the first ""leg" Soldier of be fit, and Wright (W) will appear week-end. The team will play their fixture aimet pocket. The stockings are green Pereira, and A. R. Kinu. We

Germany looks pretty good. on the left wing

meet Royal Artillery to-morrow, Kowloon to-morrow, as arranged. with white and green tops.

though® Badge' might upset the The probable tum is:--Wright (T); while the "A" team will play the After the match they will make Univerity Re-Enter

applecart, while Ribble ran Corbett and Slate; Ingee, Willington Police on Sunday. and Rennfe: Rym, King, Adama, Poole

well behind Mr. Li Shiu Pang's The Club de Recreio, who drew will meet the Canton Police on the key team have re-entered the

the journey to Canton, where they The Hong Kong University Hoc-ley and Wright (W.).

entrant In the Big Wave Handi- in their opening match last Satur Sunday, and a team selected from Mamak Tournament after a lapse Juniors Pessimism day, are without a fixture this the Canton Police and Air Force of one year...

cap at the last meeting.. walte is likely to be only a

feat last Saturday — at the St. Ives came into his own a fort- week-end, The Club secund team is not ex-

on Monday. AN

Many of the same players, who he wicket is not a "glue-pot,"

first change bowler, providing hands of Sheffield United at Bramall night ago, but I am afraid Racing The following is the full pró- pected to show up so well. G. WIL

They are making one change in took part in friendly games last and the fielding is excellent. :

Lane being the last Club to hold Pluck (Mr. Heard) will prove too Hams will play it inside-right. Al-Tamme;

the team

which lost to South season will play in the Tournament, "Tam Fearce, veteran of 14 In-

100 por vent; record.

good for Mr. Froulx's mount in the FIRST DIVISION though he is good in this position Club y East Larics-Clubs,

China. Morris will appear as the but the difficulty lies in mustering

second race. Mr. Caplan may be. be is much better at centre for B. China "B" Artillery Caroline Hillside-right in place of Herbert a full team during the Christmas

terports against Shanghai and EIGHT TENT PEGGING able to squeeze Cavalcade Into a ward,

SECOND DIVISION

The probable team will be: Smith; vacation. The players, however,

scorer of two of the eight cen

FINALISTS Morrison and Mallane: Davies, Pod- are very keen on

place here, and Barabande must not, the series, and J. P. Wil-

be overlooked llams, the Army opening batsman,

the two reserves..

ty. improved,

teams in the First Division have

P. Stephen's making his first appeary Club v East Lancs Club ance in League football on the left Kowloon University-Kowloon wing, but is not csidered to be quick South China v Eastern Caroline Hill

THIRD DIVISION enough for foward position. He

BA.F. Y. BAGUNAAN

Fait Lanes v Railway Borderers v. Radio: Sports

SUNDA

red promise in goal during the. Engineers v Recreio artise matchene q Binnie, righthong shd Harri man, left-inside bave both been Iropped, their faces being alled

Krilovaky and Carr, respective Navy'v

8, China who were in these positions Athleticr

last season

•The Club Janlan will probably

Kong.

more and Underwood Mathias, Morris, Tournament add in the Fortey, Jones, and Searleggere

tice games have show well indeed.

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The same team will play again Canton

arise from

CHAMPIONSHI

2

have then two steady bata in DRESTON and Reading have not G.R.M. Ricketts and G. S. Dunk-conceded a goal on their own

to keep the "tail" wagging ground The bowling is exceptionally

strong, so much so that Garth B DOLTON sufered their first de

Mr. Proulx has selected Fl Fa for Messrs. A H Fotts (24 points the last race, and in the consequent

a posat

abience of Hey Tor

Lewis and Tinson col to flash first past the post,

Vago and Bold

which beat Fl Stakes, will

6). Farros, Carr and