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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1936
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DERBY DAY MAY SET NEW SPRINT RECORD TO-MORROW
U. M. OMAR & DUNCAN LEAD SKIP'S TABLE THOMPSON STILL LEADS JUNIOR DIVISION
The following are the records of every skip in the 1936 Lawn
Bowls League:
FIRST DIVISION
U. M. Omar (C.C.C. “A”)
R. Duncan (K.HG.C.J
W. E. Hollands (P.R.C)
H. A. Alves (Recreio) ..
R. F. Luz (C.C.C. “A”)
A. M. Holland (K.B.G.C.)
W. Wair (P.R.C.)
J. Fraser (KD.R.C.)
F. Cullen (K.D.R.C.)
R. Basa (CCC “A”
F. X. de Silva (Recreio)
C. S. Rosselet (CCC "B")
C. G. Silva (Recreio)
F. Jones (C.S.C.C.)
A. Hyde-Lay (K.CC.)
31. Y. Adal (LR.C.)
R. Wallace (T.D.R.C.)
W. Gill (C.C.C. "B")
A. R. Dallah (LRC)
A. R. Minu (LRC)
6. Cooper (K.D.R.CJ.
SHOTS
SHOTS
P. L. D. F. A. UP Down Pts.
17 12 18 12 6
3
365 302 A
63
Q
24.
0.376 324 · 52
0
24.
18 11 6
1 371 359
12
23
16 11 5 0 375 263
112
0
32
10 5 2
382 249 193
22
372-293 79 354 318
249 190
4 0
258
0
335 300
8 70 0
355 335
6 1 275 298
3 299 301
+
214 223
9
+
299 307
9 0
257 348
1 225 218
*
269 259
10
0
13
292
44
12
0
11
10
W. V. Field (CC.C. "B")
1. Guy (KBG.C)
J. Hollidge (CSCC)
J. Mekelrie. (K.D.R.C.)
EC. Fincher (K.C.C.)
8. Logan (P.R.C.)
J. F. Macgowan (C.S.C.C.)
J. C. Chalmers (T.D.R.C)
A. E. Sikstone (K.CC.)
R. P. Phillips (K.CC) N. Drummond (T.D.R.C.)
J. Cavanagh (C.C.C. "B")
A. W. Grimmitt (C.S.CC.)
221 288
1 1 18 66
90 74
50 130 144
J. C. Polson (TD.R.C.)
0 125
92
20
3 0
J. Shepherd (PRC)
W. K. Way (CCC_) "B")
3 2 132 172
S. Randie (K.BG.C.)
52 34
G. N. Mitchell (K.D.R.C.)
2 1 70 $6
0
5 1 106 167
0
A A. Remedios (Recreio)
19 16
0 0
16 15
32 42
0
10
· 101 103
105
0
A. O. Madar (LRC)
R. R. Wood (CS.C.C.)
3. Deakin (CS.C.C.)
H. V. Pearse (CC.C. -)
C. Sammons (C.S.C.C.)
A.-K. Mind (LE.C.)
N. J. Bebbington (K.CC)
3. V. Ramsay (K.D.R.C.)
M. J. Henderson (K.B.G.C.)
W. Macfarlane (K.B.G.C.)
E. el Arculli (CC.C. "A")
J. Lindsay (K.D.R.C.)
R. Keown (TDRC)
1 0
16
H. E. Strange (C.S.C.C)
1
12
W. Weir (T.D.R.C.)
10
3. M. Omar (CC.C. "B"}
0
Q 27 52
0
2
29 0
59
3 0 3 0
65
It. G. Crait (K.C.C.)
R. Lapsley (K.D.R.C.)
Totals
49
Mr. Dynasty's King's Sceptre looks good thing for to-moZTOW.
2ND DIVISION BOWLS
REVIEWED
MUCH PROMISING TALENT. DISCOVERED
HOLIDAY EVE IN
SAME FIELD
MR. H. M. PIH TO MAKE HIS DEBUT
SYLVANDALE AND WHAT A CHANCE FOR THE "DOUBLE"
(By "RAPIER")
TWOLLOWERS of the turf will, once again, be able to derive enjoyment from their particular favourite sport on Satur- day, when racing will be resumed after, an interval of over two months. An attractive programme of nine events-with satis-: factory entries has been drawn up for this meeting, and with the grass track in perfect condition there is no gainsaying the fact that the various races will be keenly contested and fast times recorded.
New Hon. Sec. Of F.A.
The shortage of jockeys so keenly felt at previous meetings
... W. BLISS, the Hon. Secre- will be considerably relieved by the return of Messrs. L. G. Frost A and Y. T. Fung. A particularly hearty welcome will be extended tary of Hong Kong Football to Mr. Frost by his numerous admirers. I am glad to say that Association, was born in Kingston- he has now fully recovered from the effects of his recent opera-on-Thames and first arrived in the tion, and I have no doubt that his presence on the course will Colony with the Royal Artillery in induce keener competition for riding honours. In addition to 1895, and, with the exception of the above named, we shall have the pleasure of seeing Mr. H. the period 1905 to 1913, has been M. Pih (brother of Mr. H. C. Pih) from Shanghai, and there is in the Colony ever since!
In his younger days Bliss was a just a possibility that Mr. "Jackie". Noronha, who has left off
On the icen follower of football and was riding for a long time, will be seen in action again. whole, therefore, owners generally will be well served in the in charge of the Artillery team jockey department.
In reviewing the prospects for Saturday's
meeting,
(By "SKIP") LTHOUGH the Kowloon Bowling Green Club are junior should like to stress the fact
champions again. it was with a comparatively new set of that, most of the races
The three skips, sprint events, in which conne players that they achieved this distinction.
11
аге
G. E. F. Thompson, H. H. Rose and G. H. Sherriff are all experi- tion I would recommend a care- enced players, the two latter having had some First Division ful study of the draw for posi experience in the past. Their positions in the skips table, tions. It is obvious that get- Thompson first, Rose second and Sherriff fourth, give an indicating off to a good start in short distance events is a matter of tion of their undoubted strength.
Thompson's team F. A. Cheesman, R. O. Read, G. C. Gill have paramount importance.
Big Wave Bay Handicap: 2 remained practically intact throughout the season and their success shows the advantage of the team spirit. Gill, promoted to No. 3 this season, played a good game all the summer and was
Six Furlongs Confined to "A" Class
China
a tower of strength in an already powerful rink, while Thomp ponies, this race should develop Rogers, especially towards the into a thrilling finish, with the re- son played consistently well.
1 end of the season, was the outstanding player in Sherriff's rink, sult in doubt right up to the win-
while Walker and Hosking gave Rose very sound support; the
ning post.
The Dunbar stable
former particularly showing improvement. Rose himself was has entered Diana Bay (Mr. L. G.:
of course, brilliant and rarely played a bad game.
In Club de Becreio's team, the most notable player was F. 0X. Soares, but it is difficult to say he was the most improved
.528 248 248 32 10329 10329 £78 878 528
Fraser had eight wins in as many games with the ECC. being 63 shots up.
SECOND DIVISOŃ
C. E. F.. Thompson (K.B.G.C.)
H. Rose (K.B.G.C.)
as
he was in great form last year! His rink has, however, improved its position in the Skip's table and will probably finish in third place. Ivanovich experienced is, of course, an
UP Down player, and has done his stuff
24 Pereira has shown a great im-
0 23 provement and has the makings
of a first team player. Luz,
20 to whom I had occasion to refer during the season, is also mak-
20ing headway and may be able step into his
one day
to
16brother's shoes, which is aim-]
16ing high!
Jack Rodger Shines
SHOTS
2
P. W. L. D. F. A
27 288 139 0 18 TS IS 14 40
162 440-279
32
0
28 well, as No. 3, but C. Roza-
F. Soares (Recreio)
11 12
5
0
401 266
138
0
J. Rodger (E.X.F.C.) “A”)
18 11 &
412 326
26
G. H. Sherriff (K.B.G.C.)
17 11
6
389
0 271 118
22
C. B. Basio (Recreio)
1 10
4 0 309 256 53
0
A. E. Carey (PRC)
15 10
0 307 302
0:
K. F. Weslake Jr. (C.S.C.C.)
17 10
0 327 326
0
20
W. Ward (C.C.C.)
17 10
7 0 321 320
#
JAR-Selby CK.F.C. B) 189
8 1 327 361
21
14
L. I. Silva (Recreio)
1 0 227 136
91
R. B. 5. Marks (P.R.C.).
13 8
50 273 240
33
J. Russell (H.K.F.C. “A”)
17 7
10
0 314 345
37.
14
K. R. Davies (CS.C.C.)
16 6
9 1 290 333
0
33 13
H. V. Feare (C.C.C.)
3
0 167 169
0
Y. Abbas (C.C.C.)
70
238 269
242
J. S. Riddall (P.R.C.)
2.264 342
76
C. B. Robertson (ECK.F.C. “A”)
12 minent
0 345 354
12
J. F. Lamy (HXERC.)
.1 176
A. F. Paul (HKER.C.)
10
A. Stevenson (REKYC)
0 198
E. 1. Edwardiz^(H.K.NC. “B")
0 310
1288
1 0 109
F. W.-Hames (ELK.F.C. "B");
20
100 111
143 141
J. M. Jack (E.C.C)
8. 4
4.0
166 168
4 0 160
164
Д
8 that he can get shots as well as
stop them.
OVER C.C.C. "B"
J.
W. H. Muskett (AXERC.)
A. E. Silkstone" (K.C.C.)
S. Logan (P.R.C.)
R.R. Wood (C.S.C.C.)
S. Deacon CELK RRC)
K. S. Robertson (R.H.K.Y.C)
Bentley (RH.KY.C.)
L. E. Lammert (KCC)
NACĂ DATE (CECA)
H. E. Strange
N. M. Carde CHF.F.C. "B") A Webster (E.K.KE.C.)
V. W"
"Hirst (KCC)
B.E. Maghan (R.R.KY.C.)
L. A. Gutierrez (Recreio)
A. E. S. Afres (CCC)
H. Eosario (Kacrelo)
W. McHardy (PRC)
V. C: Labrum (K.C.C.)
EL Overy (KCCI
E. S. Abraham (R.HK.Y.C.)
T. W. CAT CELC.CO .....
W. Callips (CRCC) ........
A. Chapasa CHEFG “B”)
P. A. Ivanovich (Recreio)"
G. E. Cartelle (RAKYC)
W. Phelps (CCC)_*****
A. T. Handilton (EAKY.C.)
A. Shary (KCC).
S. I. Houghton (ECG)
J. Gregory (BKFC "A")
W. S. Brake (T-BGL)
A. Kitchell (C.C.C)
1.C. I. Boers (CCC)
A McKellar (HKFC. "B")
4 148 165
470 220 207
7 0 203
0 0 - 76 47
10
67
16
5 0 147 189
6: 0 152
2.129
12 In the Football Club's "A":
12 team, Jack Rodger has been pro- He is an old hand and
has had First Division experience
with the KE.G.C. some years ago.
P. A. Tranovich, above, one of the most improved bowlers in Club de Recreio, has played con
10. But Tom Rowell is the most im-sistently well throughout the sea-
proved player in the team. Walker:
also improved a good deal and did!
well
as a No. 3, while George
Rodger, the Interport soccer goal- TAIKOO'S WIN
8 keeper for so many years, showed
In the "B" team, which I will deal with now for convenience,
6 Carter played a good game and was brilliant at times, although not consistent. Morgan also kept his place easily after earning pro- motion and Dr. Selby was right on 5 top of his form for most of the
season. Edwards was very disap
5
pointing as a Skip, although he proved his ability as a drawing:
4 player by getting into the Final
WAS DESERVED
Yachtsmen Can Evade "Wooden Spoon"
RECREIO EXPECTED TO SCORE DOUBLE WIN TO-DAY
(By "SKIP
Last Saturday's Lawn Bowls
Frost) and Oak Bay (Mr. W. H
S. Davis). Diana Bay may find the
sbort, distance a little too
but under the experienced guid ance of the champion jockey, this
should combination
command
strong support. On the other hand, Oak Bay will probably find the extra
too furlong a little much, especially in the company
#j
I understand that Royal Scot
of other speedy entries.
may not accept here, its owners
Mr. L. Dunbar's Pontiac: Bay (Mr. Frost) is conceded a fair chance of winning to-morrow...
which lost to "C" Company King's Own Rifles in the Final of the Senior Shield în 1898. He recalls that in those days there was TIO | Association or League, the Shield competition being, the only com- petitive event, although friendly games were arranged with the . Club and the diferent companies of the military units.
Bliss has not seen active service. due to the fact that he was always away from England when hostilities started During the Boer War he was serving in Hong Kong and was also here at the outbreak of the Great War. He left the Army in 1915 and joined the Kowloon Dock, from which service le re-.... tired in 1932.
Bliss takes special delight in umpiring cricket matches and has been doing so for the past 25 years, especially at Kowloon Cricket Club, Bliss has witnessed every Shield Final while he has been in the Colony and has, in fact, missed few soccer games of importance here.
He was one of the founders of the Kowloon Football Club, which came into being largely through the efforts of "Uncle" Mitchell and Mr. E. Cock
evidently having decided to re-will be handled by Mr. S. C. K.LT.C. HOCKEY
This pony is a demon
serve it for the H. K St. Leger. Liang.
Although entered, and with 168 speedster over this short distance,
Ibs. to carry, I very much doubt and if Mr. Liang can get it off to (Mr. Ga fiying start. I cannot see any of| whether King's Warden
U. da Roza) will be anywhere the other entries catching it up. near at the finish. King's War- Strathroy (Mr. Black) is, of den is exceptionally fit at the mo-coarse, the best pony, based on ment, and it will be hard to beat past results, but with 165 lbs. to of its look after, and in view over a longer distance:
I think the race will be fought slowness in starting. I doubt out between Soldier of Britain whether it will be fast enough to (Mr. H. C. Pih), and Honeymoon beat Derby Day,
PROSPECTS AT
PRESENT GOOD
Pyara Singh Best "Find" Of Year
BROTHERS MAY BE
SEEN TOGETHER
(By STICKS") The Kowloon Indians' Tennis
Eve, both of whom won a race
·Electron (Mr. Norman Deitz) is over the same distance at earlier meetings, with the element of saranother good looking pouy, and it
should just about beat Vixen Tor Club, who were runners-up in the prise coming from Diana Bay.
Mamak Hockey Tournament last not lose Mr. Proulx) for the third posi-inter, are looking forward with Readers must, however,
tion. I believe that Holiday Eve sight of the fact that Gladiator: has only 140 lbs. to carry.
has now fally recovered from the much enthusiasm to the approach- Island Bay Handicap (First Sec-effects of its hard race in the ing season, and I hear that there Sydney Maider Stakes at the An-is quiet confidence in the camp tion) Six Furlongs.
that the KLTC will goʻone bet- nual Meeting, and I would ré
ter this time and capture the hon- each way for Davis), Pontiac Bay (Mr. L. those who are prepared to take Frost) and Soldier of China (Mr. the risk.
Bright View (Mr. W. H. Scommend a bet
6. Y. Liang) have been allotted Tweed Island Bay Handicap:
top weight
One Mile
Confined to "B" Class
interTM
ours.
reason
a
The main
for this {optimism is that they have secured
the services of Pyara Singh, centre-forward who comes with a King's Sceptre (Mr. B. Proulx),
China big reputation from India, and with only 151 lbs. to carry,
who is said to be an even better books the best bet here, especially ponies, this should be an
player than the redoubtable Gar- as this pony is a sprinter, and esting race.
I understand that Mr. Frost buchan Singh
Mistake won a race over fire furlongs atļ
will take the mount on
(Continued on Page 6.) the Sixth Extra.
Bay, leaving Mr. W. H. S. Davis Pontiac Bay, with the assis-
Among
4 of the Club Championship, which League matches ended up pretty tance of Mr. Frost, is also quite to take out Bear Claw.
been better placed as lead
Some Promising Material Craigengower's third
4
Club To Meet The Fusiliers
rather indicates he would ̧ have well so expected, with Taikoo Capable of winning, but I am in the entries we have Cyclamen FRIENDLY HOCKEY having the best result with a vic-clined to think that its heavy bar-Bay (Mr. G. A. Harriman) and tory over Craigeagower "at den will prove a severe handi-King's Justice (Mr. E. 0. Butler); string Quarry Bay, They had a useful cap. After its recent success at two recently demoted ponies from Macau Monoplane (Mr. S. C.A" Class, and, judging on past results, I rather fancy King's sprang one or two surprises dur- lead all the way to run out by
The following will represent the Justice will carry of the honours ing the season and their new some 17 shots. F. Wallace took a Liang) will be well supported
for this event, with Hose-Queen Hong Kong Hockey Club against players did well. Fitzgerald, for six from W. V. Field about half- Corroboree Handicap: Five
* Furlongs
Mr. Norman Deitz) second and the Royal Welch Fusiliers on the instance, began the season as No. way through their game, but the
Club ground (Kings Park) in a 2, but good play earned his pro- latter fought on doggedly to the, With the track in such perfect Mistake Bay third..
King's Lead Me G. U friendly match to day, comment- motion to No. 3 where he has since scoring nine on the last five heads condition, it will not cause any sur 240
prise to find the record for this Boza) should, however, not being at 5.15 pm
Van der Waal; R. EL D. Lane, A. 510 211 remained. Tollersey also did well to do se
Class overlooked, as this combination is
N. Other; I Tidwood, W: 1 Brown, at times, as did another new hand I. C. Chalmers had an essier distance lowered for “A”
- quite capable of creating an up-W. W. C. Shewa; H. F. Shields, N. 210 in Arthur Hamson, who is better time ggainst C... Sumtaons, who Australian Ponies.
Whitley, A N. Other, LTE known as a cricketer.
„made his first appearance as a The pony capable of doing it is jeet.
(Continued on Page 6)
Gilchrist and V. Bond, ; (Continued on Page 31. undoubtedly Denby Day, which
H. P. Westinks Br. (CSCC)
6291
„534 261-261 32 19449 10449 999- 999 1554
La Jack (HCC)
Total
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