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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1936

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LOCAL INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNEY COMMENCES TO-DAY

CLOSE FINISHES ARE

EXPECTED

ROSE EVELYN MAY BE BEATEN

CASSIUS AND LANCASHIRE LOOM TIPPED FOR "DOUBLE"

(By "Rapier")

WITH the possibility of the weather remain-

ing fine, and let us hope not too cold, there ought to be a large attendance at the Race: Course for the First Extra Race Meeting next Saturday, and, provided the track has suffi- ciently recovered from the bad cutting up it ré-- ceived during the Annual Race Meeting, it is safe to predict that finishes on the whole will be close and exciting.

Helen Wills Moody, queen of the tennis courts, is here seen posing beside a bast of herself made by the noted sculptor. Wheeler Williams, in New York. It is of terra cotta and will

Incidentally, be exhibited at the Freund Galleries.

the tennis star, herself, is an artist of note.

All the visiting jockeys have returned North, LEE WAI-TONG FAILS TO

and Mr. L. G. Frost, the champion jockey, will not be riding, as he has gone into hospital. feel sure that all racing fans will join in wishing him a speedy recovery.

Ish THE "HAY AND CORN Zodiac, provided the ground STAKES.In this race confined hard, should have no difficulty in to subscription griffins that have romping home an easy winner. started at least twice and not won, Violet Queen will, however, give

to

IMPRESS

TENNIE KWOK WILL START FAVOURITE

(By. "Base-Line")

it will be interesting to see how him a good run, and should occupy THE tennis served up yesterday was most disappointing, and,

position. The pony

curiously sough, the only match worth watching was the the new ponies shape against the second old ones.

The

distance is only watch for a likely upset is Honey. Club Championship game between Grant and Barton. Forgotten five furlongs, and I think Belmont and it is quite possible that Tin-was all sense of competition as both players settled down to good, Star should not find much diffi- smith will issue a strong challenge, hard-hitting base-line games. Grant was the steadier of the two cuity in coming in ahead of the as he came third in the Perth and deservedly won, but it was an entirely different Grant to the field. This pony is unquestion- Plate (Second section) on the sec-one who secured only one game against la Tak-cheuk in the ably fast over a short distance, ond day, losing on that occasion open event last Monday.

and, furthermore, he is very at to Yo' He and Zodiac.

at the moment. It will be recall THE TYTAM HANDICAP "A"

ed that Cavalcade won a race last DIVISION: This is the first leg

year over the same distance, and, of the "Daily Double." Rose Eve SHUTE TWINS

with only 155 lbs. to carry this byn, the unbeaten 1936 Sub. cham

time, she will again demand suppion, has been given top weight.

port. If taken out here. Wade With 168 lbs, to carry and without

may

bridge, which is now accustomed the assistance of Mr. C. Encanar- to carrying big weights-this time cao. I am afraid that she he has 161 lbs. ought to be dan- taste defeat for the first time. Cas-|

Ocean Kerous.

View is also a sius, with only 140 lbs., looks dan- speedy animal, and Philanderer gerous, and I look to him to win will have a lot to say at the finish. this race. Gold Sovereign is light) I think the race will be fought out ly weighted with 148 lbs., but the between Belmont Star, Cavalcade real opposition will co2de from and Wadebridge Racing Boy Wild Cat. If he does not win, he Judea likes a may not accept here, as he is bet-will be very near. ter over a longer race.

THE "LOITERERS" STAKES: 1oo fast.

TO ENCOUNTER

TSUI BROTHERS

Singles Champion On View

PORTUGUESE HOPES

BRIGHT

ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND SHOULD WIN

CHINA MAY NOT MAKE APPEARANCE

W

(By "Sticks")

WEATHER permitting, the First Round of the local International hockey tournament will take place this afternoon with four encoun- ters, most of which should provide some very thrilling sport.

A new king of amateur pocket- billiardists was crowned when Edward C. Rogers of Glen Cove, New York, above, oatcountered J. Howard Shoemaker in the as- tional tournament at New York,

The draw this season was almost the same as that of last year and, judging on the talent available, England should beat Ireland, and Scotland should perform likewise against Germany, in the top half, while India, the holders, will probably be conced-STONECUTTERS ed a walk-over by China, and Portugal are favoured against Wales, in the bottom half.

Last season England met Scotland in the Semi-Final Round, when they won convincingly after being well held in the first halt, while Portugal gave India a shock by holding their own în the first half, although the latter ultimately won,

HOWLETT SAVES

THE ARMY FROM

HOCKEY DEFEAT Triangular Tourney Game With Club

EACH SIDE SCORES ONCE

In the Germany-Scotland en- counter, which takes place on the Club ground to-day, the former are staging a comeback after a year's absence from the

BOW TO NAVY IN

LEAGUE SOCCER

Splendid Headwork By Sailors

WEARMOUTH SHINES ON LEFT-WING

competition, and, although not

The Royal Navy won a convinc- very strong. should fully ex- tend their Scottish rivals.

ing victory over Stonecutters yes- terday in their First Division Lea- The latter have a fairly good gue soccer match at Causeway team, although the forward line Bay, scoring four goals without has not yet been selected. If Lt. reply in a game marred by a dia- Howie, the Navy's former right-gonal cross-wind of some force winger, is available, he will pro-which sided neither side.

The splendid goal-keeping of bably lead the attack, with either The outstanding feature of the Spr. Howlett, who stopped three MacNider or Hunt on his left sadame was the brilliant head-work almost certain gosis, saved the T. S. D. Whitley on his right of the Navy halves and forwards, Lee Wai-tong glmost paid the Army from defeat at the hands of Mackay and W. W. G. Shewan will and some thrilling moments were penalty for taking things too the Hong Kong Hockey Club in probably occupy the right and left- witnessed round Stonecutters easily against Zimmern, but, on their Triangular Tournament wing positions respectively.

to

take the

Germany's Defence

POLICE LOSE

goal, Hall being extremely lucky his display yesterday, he was well hockey encounter at King's Park

to save several shots which to all below form and should provide last evening.

outward appearances looked rer- The play was scrappy through- Germany's strength is in their tain goals. "easy meat" for Tennie Kwok, who impressed in his game against out, and for the greater part of defence and their rivals will find Wearmouth gave a dazzling dis- Willie Hung yesterday, in their the game the Army defence was it very hard to break through the play on the Navy's left-wing, and Second Round clash.

continually kept on the move by intermediate line led by Pracht, I have rarely seen such perfect I was surprised to see Hung Fowler, Carey and Divett, who the former Shanghai Interport centres flashed across any goal- enter for the Singles event as he were the pick of the Club for-centre-forward

mouth. He received splendid sup has often told me that he does wards.

England have one of the strong-port from Rose, while Cannell was CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TO

not like singles. Yesterday he As usual, W. A. Reed was alest teams in the series and should the most dangerous forward от BE STARTED

started well, as usual-be jumped tower of strength to the Club side, win comfortably against Ireland, display. into a 4-0 lead--and then, when and no matter whether they were who have not yet decided on their (Continued On Page 117 completely (By "BASE-LINE")

outplayed, refused attacking or defending, he was in- team.

Divett and Garthwaite are a The match which will probably to offer any resistance. Kwok is variably in the thick of things, soft track, and may find the pace] attract most attention in today's good, but Hung is every bit good his uncanny anticipation spoiling very dangerous pair in support of EUROPEAN

extend him. Kwok many a promising move by the Dawson, their leader, while Burch This will be 20 inter- THE HONG KONG HANDICAP lawn tennis programme is that be- enough to

and Carey, when on form, should esting race to watch. 38"A" DIVISION: This race will between the Shute twins and the should do well this year, but he Army forwards.

(Continued on Page 11)..

be good for several goals. Novice Jockeys

In Cpl. Kennedy, Ireland have will over 1 miles, and it will be a re: Tsui brothers in the First Round would be advised be on top. Laughing Gis will be turn match between King's War- of the Doubles event, although preliminary knock-up a little more

ja good full-back, who is likely to taken out by Mr. S... Yuen, and den (168 lbs.) and Herod (166 lbs.), the game between Lee Wai-tong seriously as at present he is much

HOLDEN IN FINE be a thorn in the England attack,

FORM will probably start favourite, if both accept here. The distance and Luk Ding-cheong and Capt too slow in settling down. Yes.

while Nolan, the Interport reserve forward, will be very dangerous. especially bearing in mind her may not be suitable for Gladiator. Milne and L. Petch should pro-terday he revealed perfect control second position in the Maiden King's Jubilee has only 151 lbs. to vide a much higher standard of on both the forehand and back- hend, while his positioning and

Jon the left-wing. Stakes, when she was only beaten carry, and, in view of his strong play.

Last year the Shute twins en-volleying were of a high standard. by Bear Claw by a short head. I un-nish in the Foochow Cup on the

"exhibition" game His service is his biggest handi- derstand that Mr. Harris will be first day, he ought to be near at joyed riding Amberley, and this pony the finish. Pontiac Bay will pro- against the Rumjahn cousins, and cap, which is surprizing when should not be ignored, as he is fast bably be ridden by Mr. Butler, to-day's game is likely to be of considering his height. improving. After hia' strong and, with only 151 lbs. to look the same nature.

Lee and Luk, the C. R. C. dou- finish in the Jockey Cup, Donovan after, he should not be left out (Mr. Poy) will po doubt receive a altogether. The distance is about bles champions, are expected to lot of support. Benerth should right for Ribble, and, with only win to-day, but they will not not be left out altogether. and 140 lb., it is just possible that, if have everything their own way by punters would be well advised to ridden by Mr. P. P. Botelho, he any means. keep this pory in mind for later may cause an upset. meetings.

our

THE ALL OUT STAKES.

(Continued on Page 11)

In this race over six furlongs for R.W.F. ATHLETIC MEETING China ponies that have not won a

Fusiliers

ANRUA! sports

an

Tavares Improves

The holder of the Singles title will be on view when Sirdar Rum- jaho meets J. Tavares, who was unexpectedly beaten by Warwick

YESTERDAY'S FIRST ROUND RESULTS

Open Singles E. C. Fincher beat A. Crawford 6-2, 7-5.

Engineers Lose To Central British School

The Welsh team will most pro- baby be drawn from the Fusi- liers, while players from the Police:

JUNIOR GAME

Rifles 3rd Division Success

OPPORTUNITIES WASTED

In a friendly cricket match at and Civilian sides are also likely the European Police, by the odd

King's Park yesterday, the Central to British School beat the Royal Engineers by 94 runs, the scores being:

-

CBS.: 130 for 8 dec. (E. Holden 62,

not out). RE: 38 (R. Holden 3. for 12. K.

Baxter 4 for 17).

secure their places.

On the Kowloon Football Club ground yesterday the Rifles beat

{goal in three in their Third Divi-

sion soccer · Encormter.

The result

Portugal Stronger

was a fair indica- Portugal have been considerably tion of the play, though both sets strengthened in their attack this of forwards had ample opportun season by the arrival of F. Nolascolities to acore. and A. Angelo, the Macan right (Individually, the and left-wingers, respectively, who good, but they lacked combination, are almost certain of inclusion.

were

Rifles

and this was most marked in the The Portuguese defence is also forward line. Godney, in very strong with their halves as centre, tried hard, but did their main asset, while U. B. make the best of the chances Tennis Kwok beat W. C. Eur Sharebrokers Beaten In Souza, of the Radio, is certain to given bim.

B. Owen Hughes beat Ma Nai STOCK EXCHANGE'S kwong 86, 6—1.

Lee Wai-tong beat F. R. Zim-

SOCCER WIN mern 2-6, 6-3, 6-0,

S. A. Gray beat Capt. Walch. B-5, 6-3

race at the Annual Meeting. Ij The first half of the Royal Shute last year and who lost to

6-4, 6-2 Gene Smith in the First Round should think that King's Fancy, Welsh with

his reputation for speed, meeting was held yesterday after of the All-Comers' Tournament at should win easily. King's Justice noon on the Palo Ground, Kow-Manila recently. Rumjahn should is more suitable for a longer race. loon City. The meet will be con-run into no difficulties, although and Harvest View will probably tinued to day, events commencing Tavares is undoubtedly a better fill second place. Flybynight willļar 230 pm.

pay well if placed, and, if proper-

ly handled, may even cause a big,

LOCAL RIFLE SHOOT

upset. Soldier of Germany

should find the distance just right,

Using a

*1914" rife, Capti

player this year.

the

Four matches will open Hong Kong- Cricket Club-Cham- pionship, the most interesting of] which will be the encounter be-: tween Gamble and Armstrong, are very evenly matched.

Open "Doubles In Tak-cheek and In Tak-lam best Wong Pak-nam and K F La 6-4, 14-12.

Club Championship Surg-Lt. W. A. S. Grant beat WM; Barton 668, 6–3,-

Crawford,

Harriman Shield

be between the sticks.

This should be one of the fast-

est games of the day with the

(Continued on Page 11)

"

Defence Shine

In the

defence McGohen

the

not

and

the former did not cherish the bastling methods of Willerton the Police centre-forward.

The annual soccer encounter odds lying heavily on the Porta-Dominy were prominent, though between the. Stock Exchange and guese side. the Sharebrokers was played on the Club ground yesterday and resulted in a win for the former by 4 goals to 1 after they had led at the interval by two clear goals. young- KC.C. The game was very scrappy and

INDIA HOCKEY XI FOR TO-DAY

and will be well worth watching-Rybot scored 98 points to top the

THE RANDWICK PLATE list at the Spoon and Practice with the odds slightly in favour playa, Putins Teddy Fincher, Stock Exchange's success, scoring India against China international In this race for Australian ponies, Shoot held by the Hong Kong of Gamble.

LT.-COL. REID WINS

Rifle Association at the Army Range, Kowloon City, yesterday.

A

Ramazan

Britain held the Police inter- mediate line well in hand and, aided by Terret and Campbell, was able for the most part ·to“ keep the Rifles' forwards in check (Continued On Page 11)

LEAGUE SOCCER MATCH ABANDONED.

up an amazingly good ¡G. Gomes was responsible for the The following, will represent

and actually led 5-2 in The following is to-day's pro-second set.

the three of their goals, while O, el Bound of the local International He has all the Arealli secured the other with a hockey tournament on the Royal gramme, commencing at 4.45pm: strokes, but requires a little more long shot from a free kick for Naval ground at King's Park to Continued from Next Column)Lt. Phillimore v. Capt. Cragg

OPEN SINGLES

power behind them to achieve handa. B. A. Carroll scored the day. commencing at 5 pm;- Lieut Col Reid (sailing

better results. His positioning |Sharebroker only goal. ・・

(K.LT.C.); Khan Bahadur (Punjabis) and Kiben Dorothea) won the race for "Lee Wai-tong and Ink Ding-cheng M. Drysdale v. Wong Fuk-nam

Cent. I. D. Mine and La Petch. Tavares v. SA. Rumjaha (second and placements are very promis At the conclusion of the clash,Singh (KK.SRA); Gurbachan soccer match between the Royal Class yachts and Miss L. C. Ed-

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

ing. Fincher, who played really Mrs. Harriman, presented the Singh (Punjabis), Tara Singh (H. Navy and the Rifles, which should -wards won that for "A" "G" and G.. S. Gamble v. E. J. Armstrong

Taui Wai-pui and Tax Yan-pai y. K. Well after he found himself 5-2 Harriman Challenge Shield to Mr. S. R. A.) and Alaf Din (Panjabis) have taken place yesterday after "Y" Class vessels in the sweep. A. Redmond v. J. C. Poole

down, will make a bold bid for a B. M. Omar, captain of the win-Kands Box (EKSPA), Gurbachan noon at Causeway Bay, was aban- R. Henry v. E Bathurst

Singh (Padio), Afsar Khan (Punja stake races held by the Royal D. Macdougall v. A, E. Macken (Continued at foot of preceding place in the last eight- ning team, while the players 16-bis), Avtar Singh (K.LT.C.), and lat dofied owing to the non-appear- Hong Kong Yacht Club yesterday. zie

ceived medals.

Singh (Punjabis).

Lance of the-soldiers' team.

v.

round)

OPEN DOUBLES

and W. Shute

Column.)

(Continued on Page 3).

The Second Division. Lezgue