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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, DECEN

-1936

Still Head

Hunting

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AL JOLSON'S BOXER

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H. ARMSTRONG LEAVES FOR EASTERN U.S.A.

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petual motion machine" has forsaken the lethargy of this tepid fight town for points east

F. Jimmy Elma, "above,' bas- been so badly crocked that he will not be playing soccer for St.

in pursuit of the other two-thirds of the worldJoseph's again this season. featherweight title.

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dier of Britain. What are its

PADGHAM'S

WIN IN

SOUTH AFRICA

HIS RECORD ROUND OF 64: COX & BREWS TIE CHAMPION'S TWO RECOVERIES

Cape Town, November 23.

ALFRED PADGHAM (Sundridge Park), the

British open champion, made a brilliant start to his tour of South Africa with three other Bri- tish professionals by winning the Western Pro- The rugged little Negro, recognised as champion in Cali-chances of springing a surprise? vince open championship, which was concluded fornia and affiliated states will go to New York for a list of bouts Bring your mind back to the race to-day on the Royal Cape club's course, with 278. he hopes will bring undisputed possession of the 125 lb. title. which it won with such consum He had rounds of 72, 64, 73 and 69.

In his last two. bouts Armstrong has decisioned Babymate ease over the same distance Arizmendi, once the class of feather ranks, and Mike Belloise, fon a previous occasion, and judge! W. J. Cox (Wimbledon Park), another of the British team, tied Sid Brews, six times South African open title-holder, and New York State champion, The New York commission refused for yourself. I think Soldier of Bri- for second place with 284. to recognise the ten-round victory over Belloise, insisting fifteen tain will find Bear Claw and rounds must be fought before a title can change hands on a de-King's Warden just a

Padgham played almost faultless golf, and with a second cision.

little too round of 64 yesterday broke the record for the course by seven good. Previously he had defeated

strokes. For the 18 holes he took only 33 putts, including two Regarding Herod, I am afraid holes he took only 33 patts, including two holed from the edge of Richie Fontaine and Juan cannot suggest more than the pos- the green. He was very accurate with his approach play. Zurita, champion of Mexico, and sibility of it coming in placed. a dozen good feather-weights ever that it is rather remote. A who passed through the city-

Padgham was off the fairway In his last start he flattened

great race should ezsue. with only once during the round, the result in doubt right up to the when his second struck a bunk- Gene Espinosa in 34 seconds of the first round.

very end.

fer to the right of the 15th Espinosa had battled Kid Choco LAST CHANCE HANDICAP green. He exploded beautifully. late. Varias Milling, Fidel La-

however, to within a yard of Barbra, and Freddie Miller during

For the first leg of the "Daily the pin and holed the putt for I look to Bright View (Mr. Y. his career,

a birdie four. but never had been Double,” a race confined to Aus- T. Fung) and Tyne (Mr. Black) knocked down for the full count.tralian ponies has been selected, Out: 3, 4, 3, 3, 3443

His figures were: to form the opposition, with the Owned By Al Jolson

and a perusal of the entries would in: 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 2, 5.33 64. former having a slight advantage.

indicate it is too easy problem 'to

A Birdie Four Bright View, carrying 158 lbs|

Armstrong, whose contract is pick the likely winner. Holiday covered the mile in 200 4/5 when owned by Al Jolson, is a five-year! Eve (Mr. L. G. Frost) has to carry to maintain his form in the The British champion failed it won the Shum Chun Handicap ring veteran at 22. He has scored top weight of 160 lbs, but in spite third round to-day, and had.a (First Section on November 21.a series of consecutive victories of this I consider that it has a tendency to pull his drives, but Tyne, carrying 155 lbs., did it in with only one weapon a windmill good chance of recording its first in the afternoon he played 201 1/5 in the same race (Second body attack that never is slowed win race since the Annual Race splendidly for a round of 69. Section). It will, therefore, be Not a clever boxer, he misses fre-Meeting.

At the fourteenth his tee shot

DOUBLE FINESSE AND LAUGHING BUDDHA FOR DOUBLE

(Continued from Page 2)

better recommendation.

ONE MILE

seen that Bright View has the quently, but punches so fast and Holiday Eve was beaten by Aus-landed under a tree and he was

often that he rolls up points betralian Boy at the previous meet-bankered with his second, but! I understand that New Star fore opponents can adapt them-ing, but it was due more to a bad his recovery was dead and he may not accept here, but for those selves to the unorthodox style. who are looking for an outsider,

start than anything else. Double got a birdie four. Before he can claim the remain-Finesse comes next with 162 lbs. keep

At the last hole he put his which will be ridden by Mr. Nor-strong must meet Peter Sarron, which it carried off the Hotham the green, and holed a yard King's Sceptre, ing two legs of the title, Armand, remembering the fine way in second shot into a tree, but man Deitz Pontiac Bay (Mr. R.National

with a great chip he reached Boxing Association Handicap a fortnight ago, I sup-

an eye on

M. Wood) is also in this race, and champion, and again fight Belloise. pose it must be seriously consider putt for a four.

may fill a minor position, as it has

now come down to 143 lbs. weight.

QUEENSLAND AUTUMN CHAMPIONS-14 MILES

There are not

in

most

Stiffest Hurdle Belloise is considered the stif fest hurdle. In previous instances Sarroz has shown dislike for A

MICHAEL BEARY

BANKRUPT

But Friends Hope To Clear Debts

London, November 24 Mr. F. H. Adams, solicitor, stat

Bag Tor (Mr. L. P. Ralph) is d from past performances, I am in-to-day, in regard to a judgment slow moving animal and, judgin, led at Westminster County Court

HAMMOND AND LEYLAND CRITICISED

Merely Ambled Between Wickets For Singles

Sydney, November 23-Garrett. the only living member of the first Australian teams to visit England, strongly criticises the Englishmen's running between wickets against New South Wales. He says Hammond and Leyland, apparently playing to orders.

a quick couple were available. merely ambled and refused quick singles. They r single when

GOLF STARTING

TIMES Pairings For Fanling Next Sunday

The following are the Royal times for Fanling next Sunday: Hong Kong Golf Club starting

ed. It will probably win, with Holi- day Eve giving it a good, fight, and frst? Snowy River (Mr. D. Black) for the third position or the looks good. Bobniak Star (Mr. S. many ponies strong. The Birmingham boxer C. Liang) should not be entirely qualified for this event confined to offered a weak performance aga left out of the reckoning, as the Australian panies. It will

1st Dary Abad, retired Panaman, pony is fit and is quite capable of. definitely be a great struggle for in Hollywood stadium

the same creating an upset. supremacy between Strathroy Week Armstrong defeated Ariz- (Mr. Black) and Electron (Mr. mendi at Wrigley Field. Deita), and, judging from past After several bouts in New performances. I nominate Strath-York, Armstrong's handlers will roy to win. It is, no doubt still try for another meeting with Bel- clined to believe that it will find summons against Michael Beary. 9.20 azn. A. K. Mackenzie, A. E. fresh in the minds of those who loise

in hopes of winning the the other hand, Honey (Mr. Nor. Beary having entered a bank- 3.24

the distance a little too short. On the jockey, that in View of Mr. watched the Freimantle St. Leger blessings of the state boxing com- that: Strathroy only just managed mission, and then attempt the

man Deitz) will

ruptcy petition, which was down $23 make the pace for hearing on December 4, the to secure the verdict. Another business of "cornering Sarron and very fast over three-quarters of debtor could make an offer. couple of lengths to go and Elec-jending the present dog-fight for cal whether it will last out the generosity of friends, everyone 9.40

the journey, but it is problemati- trda would no doubt have won the crown.United Press.

It is hoped that, through the that event!

extra quarter mile at the same will be paid up," Mr. Adams add- speed. I have no information reed. The summons was adjourned: 944 garding Racing Heart's jockey,

To-morrow Mr. Black cannot

afford to take any chances.

I think Strathroy will win, with Electron second and Perfect Day. (Mr. S. C. Liang) filling third place. Other entries will pro- bably include Ranger and Anstra- lian Boy (Mr. L. G. Frost).

TARDY HANDICAP- ONE MILE

This event is confined to "C" Class China ponies, barring win- ners of $1,000 or more in stakes.

bat at 187 lbs. which will be re- duced to 132 lbs. if taken out by a novice, it certainly looks tempting, BONG KONG AUTUMN SÜB-

GRIFFINS CHAMPIONS

TA MILES This race is confined to Sub- seription Griffins of this season,Į, winners, only, and it would appear that a very small field will face For this classic event, I believe the starter. In view of the 'easy!·

nominate New Star to win with Soldier of China second, and Valorous third.

THE HONG KONG AUTUMN CHAMPIONS-14 MILES

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By virtue of its previous sur-that the Dunbar Stable will be manner in which Rose Evelyn. At the last meeting in the cesses, King's Bounty, which will represented by Diana Bay (Mr. which will again be ridden by Mr. confined to novice jockeys, be ridden by Mr. H. M. Pih again Den. Black).and Bear Claw (Mr. Deitz, walked away with the Steade caught my attention's (Mr. Pib having recently returned L. G. Frost). Other entries will Leger, there is no shadow of a all the way, running,str from Shanghai), will have to probably include King's Warden doubt that it will be made hot fav-rounding the bead. carry top weight of 168 lbs., in] (Mr. Deftz), Soldier af Britain ourite. Mr. Deitr knows the cap Tomorrow it will be taken out which case its chances of winning (Mr. E. C. Ph) and Herod (Mr.ability of Rose Evelyn perfectly by Mr. Ip Kui Ting, and should do 9.38 seem rather remote.

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It appears that New Star could able opposition in this race, we wild Cat Mr. S. L. Laing) a The real outsider. however, in 344 win again. In the Crieff Handi-may expect to see a great strugating chance, due to the shorter this race is Miracle, with H exp(Second Section) over Seven gle. The obvious Farlongs, New Star did the circoute, seems to be Tiana Bay Rose Evelyn, whose record of anything of note for a long while,

choice, of distance, I foresee another win for pin on top, This pony has.n cait in the fairly fast time of especially when it will be ridden successes for one year will remain but for those who care by take the 145 2/5. It carried 153 Ihs. on by the coming champion, but I am unbeaten for a long time to come risk, a ticket each way may turn that occasion, and for this race to going to suggest Bear Claw. I morrow it has only been penalised am doing it simply because Mr.

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Frost knows this pony perfectly, and Gold Sovereign (Mr. H. C.

FINALE PLATE Mr. Y. T. Fing will again be and in view of its great win in the Fib)will probably be the other the jockey. Pernally I Hke the St. Leger, coming in as it did so two starters, Gold Sovereign came For the final race of the day,

SIX FURLONGS look of Soldier of China (Mr. S. close to the record held by Liberty in second in the St Leger, and and the year, only six ponies-have Y. Liang). This peny finished Bay, I honestly believe that this there is no reason why it should been entered, and they will be rid third in the race which was won pony has more than an outside not be placed in the same posi-den by novice jockeys Under ME by Soldier of Peace. It was over chance.

tion again, unless Wild Cat reveals Choy Wing-chiu, it looks as if| better form

ZDILATORY HANDICAP

seven furkangs, but, due to the Many will

slightly longer race tomorrow, 1 King's Warden, but Mr.

suggest keeping this combination mot had any

strongly, in mind. High Honour

will be ridden by Hr. F. F. Pony. Not that

King's Warde

who was instrumental in paying from 162 This the biggest dividend of the year

powerful and

long distanc

counts: King's Wi

aden to be

Cassing has at last been furnished with the opportunity of chalking upcits first win."

ONE MILE Looking at the entries for this. The distance is quite suitable, but which will be the second leg the only thing against it is that is “Delly Double,” I think that is more or less a “stinder 1.

ng that the should feel the urge for rum

out between then it will win, oth

your choice between Popular

(Mr. Cole Gregory) Mr.

On the other hand there

and Dic

Browning

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