1938-04-28 — Page 18

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 28, 1938:

"SKIP" REVIEW'S BOWLS PROSPECTS

MANY NEWCOMERS

APPEAR

Recreio And C.C.C. Make Few Changes

IF

(By “SKIP”)

the large number of friendly matches which have been played recently is any criterion, then lawn bowls is in for a bumper season. For the past three or four weeks, lawn bowlers have been loosening up and getting their eye in. Many of last year's players will be away on leave this sea- son, whilst I notice many new names amongst the teams which have been representing the various clubs.

2,000 GUINEAS TRIUMPH FOR MR. H. E. MORRISS

Pasch Now Favourite For The Derby

KING'S VISIT TO NEWMARKET

Newmarket, To-day.

Mr. Henry Morriss Pasch, start- ing at 5 to 2, yesterday won the Two Thousand Guineas Classic from Scottish Union, backed at 9 to 1, S. Gray (Kowloon Dock), above,

by two lengths, while 11⁄2 lengths has returned from leave and will separated the latter from Mirza, a probably be playing this season. 7 to 1 chance, which came third.

There were 18 starters. SECOND DIVISION PROSPECTS

This was Mr. H. E. Morriss' Newcomers to the Second Divi-second classic win, having won the sion will be the demoted H.K.F.C. Derby with Mama, in 1925, when "A" team, to my mind the most it was also backed at 9 to 1.- disappointing team of last season. His Majesty the King, who made Until the selection committees have announced their teams, They appear to have a very sound his first visit to Newmarket, was (in most cases after I write these notes) it is difficult to attempt to team (if the rinks which have re-accompanied by the Princess Royal, forecast what prospects the clubs have. But of one thing I am sure — that Club de Recreio will do all in their power to retain the presented them in friendly matches the Countess of Harewood, and after are anything to go by) and should the race visited the unsaddling en- Championship which they won last year. Their chief danger will lie in the challenge of Craigengower Cricket Club, who will be out offer a severe challenge for re-in-closure where he chatted with Mrs. statement to the senior division. Morris, the wife of the owner of to regain the honour which slipped through their hands in 1937.

Selby simply had to go into the Pasch. The former club will, I under-farlane of that same Club, es se-"A" tear after his form towards. Mr. Morriss is lucky to own such stand, be represented by the cond man.

the latter part of 1937 and oppos-a fine colt as Pasch, which is a sure same personnel as last year

FEW CHANGES

ing skip's (I suppose he will be warm favourite for the Derby 28, which is as it should be in the The Civil Service C. C. appear to skipping) will find him no easy nut holding its own in the finish, it case of the Champion Club, but have few changes: Charlie Strange to crack.

should not find much difficulty in I hear that there may be one or will be away (as will as his brother Craigengower will have much to staying the 11⁄2 mile Derby distance two positional changes, one at Harry), but to offset this loss they say about the promotion question, I especially as he is a descendant of least being what I may call a have the services of Sherriff; Ran-imagine, and I think that the one or a staying sire in Blandford. major position.

dle will be turning out for them two ex-seniors who will be playing Gordon Richards, the Champion If my information is correct this again, of course.

for them should make them even jockey, in a statement to should strengthen the team a little The Kowloon Cricket Club will be stronger than in the past season, said, “I was delighted to ride my and probably make for added, con-without Frank Goodwin, who was when they were very close to pro-first Two Thousand Guineas win- sistency. For fear of embarrassing their star skip last season, as he is motion.

ner on Pasch. I was being led by individuals as well as the selection going on leave shortly, but here

a head after passing the six fur- committee, I refrain from men-again there is compensation is the I have heard little of Club de long mark where I steadied my tioning names in this case-"speech return of Jimmy Hyde, who played Recreio's second string, but expect mount, but Pasch came into his is silver-silence is golden."

so well for the Club in the years, them to have as good a team es in own again in gallant style and was A "TOUGH” TRIO

gone by and who, if remour do previous seasons-a remark which a ready winner.”

K. B. G. C.

AS GOOD AS BEFORE

Retter

entry Stakes, on April 16, and yes- terday covered the mile in 1 min. 139 8-10 secs.

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"Scottish Union, which came se- cond, appeared to be staying on, but Mirza was at the end of its tether.

In the Craigengower Club, Bill not lie, is practically back to his applies to the Kowloon Bowling Pasch, who did not run as a two- Way is to be promoted to the first best form.

Green Club with equal force. Two year-old won his only race, the Cov- team, and the honour is due to him as he has played a consistently good game these last three or four sea- sons. He should do well with Brad- bury: another man to earn his rise is Whiteman, and here again the promotion is well-earned, for he was brilliant at times last season and was quite the most improved player in the club. Their three skips will no doubt be U. M. Omar, B. W. Bradbury and R. Basa and a tough trio they are: the latter is playing as well as ever.

K. Dock R. C. Recreio

+ R. C.

+ Second Division last season.

Portmarnock was the Derby favourite prior to yesterday's race, while Best Drawn also appeared to. fail to stay the distance, fading out in the last quarter.

SKIP'S BOWLS FORECAST

FIRST

DIVISION

(66)

C. S. C. C.

(46)

(63)

K C. C.

(44)

(64)

C. C. C.

(62)

(-).

P. R. C.

SECOND

DIVISION

( (72)

K. B. G .C.

Taikoo R. C.

(52)

(61)

Recreio

(52)

P. R. C.

THIRD

DIVISION

K. F. C.

(61)

H. K. F. C. “C”

(53) (58)

R. H. K. Y. C. EKER. C.

(45)

60 FRIENDLY

BOWLS

§C. S. C. C.

C. C. C.

Ħ K. F. C. “B””.

*H. K. F. C. “A”

§ Third Division last year. First Division last year.

C C C K. C. C

Kowloon Tong. Recreio

Second Division last year.

Kowloon Dock were third in the League last season, winning just half their matches, and I do not an- ticipate any radical împrovement in the forthcoming months. Both Pear- son and Morrison will be on leave! all the season, whilst as far as I know the only one of the regular last year who may do well with the stalwarts who was not hers last first team, which appears to be his summer is Greig, who is acting as prospective place. bowls convener for the season.

'R DUNCAN BACK

The weather was fine and the go- ing very firm while a large crowâ witnessed the race Benter.

Tom Carr was a notable absentee of the latter's old skips in Drake FOR MAY 8

and Meyer will be playing, the other

POLICE STRONGER?

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rink being taken by Logan, who The following have been chosen played well enough in the position to represent the English Constitu- for half a dozen matches to earntion of the United Service Lodge, Promotion to the first team, last in an Inter-Constitutional bowls The Kowloon Bowling Green The Police team looks as if it summer.

match for the Owen Hughes Cup, Club may improve their position a will be about the same: both Dow- MANY NEWCOMERS

at the Hong Kong Football Club little, and on paper, at least appear man and Hollands unsuccessful but

The team with by far the biggest green on Sunday, May 8, commen- to have a strong team out. Bob brave challengers for the Esplin number of new players seems to be cing at 245 pa: Duncan who was away on a holiday Cup, at Wanstead, last July, are Taikoo. With a solid backbone of A. B. Allen, A. Wright, B. Mansell all last season, has returned and back, but I notice that one or two of players like Keown, Stainton, Mun-and AW. Grimmitt (Skip).

T. Armstrong, S. M. White, A. Nis- will be skipping a rink, whilst C. their better-known players havero, Waid and Brown to mention but sim and W. E Hollands (Ship). Hosking and L. Guy will carry on not had their names in the papers a few, they have a very keen lot of W. Whiteman, A. Deacon, SR Far- the good work of last year.

newcomers and may well surprise low and G. C. Moss (Skip). The latter will have the valuable Presumably they will be on leave. some of the more-fancied teams. J. Purvis, A. F. Paul, P. D. Crawley assistance of A. J. Hall, who comes The remaining place in this divi- The Police juniors appear to be a Cars, G. - Padgett, H. L. Lock-

and Hollidge (Skip).

from Shanghai with a first rate re-sion will be occupied by the Indians, good deal stronger than for a few hart and E. G. Post (Ship) putation, having been singles cham and I do not expect them to lose years past, and will do well I fancy. W. Ward, Y. Walker, J. S. Howell pion two, if not three times, in ad-their place by any means. They Orem, and Shepherd, both erstwhile and A. Brooksbank (Skip).

Eeserves, FH Harper, A. W. dition to representing Shanghai in have acquired an excellent player in premier division players, were skip- Brown, J. Smith, J. Penney. the Interport games on more than Arcalli, who played some great ping for the Seconds last Saturday, The M. C. for the day will be I.. one occasion. A Hyde Lay, who games for Craigengower until he and if it is intended to have these D. Skinner. Tea will be served at played for the Hong Kong Football fell sick a couple of years ago and two players support Nolan, they 4.30 pm, and all lady friends are Club, last year, will be playing Num- this ripe experience should service will win many matches as the last welcome. Spoons will be presented ber 3 to Hosking, with Alec Mac- the club in good stead.

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