1939-01-23 — Page 22

THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 28, 1939

Strong Hockey XI For

XI For Colony KENNEDY, BOND, SOMMER,

SOMMER, SMITH FAIRLY GOOD

IN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYS

(By "STICKS")

HONG KONG should be able to field a very strong team agains! Macno in the forthcoming Inter-

port hockey match, if the talent on display at King's Park yesterday is anything of a criter- ion. Of the 28 players who were given a trial, changes being affected at the interval, at least 14 are good enough for Colony honours.

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Outstanding feature of yesterday's trial was the half back trio of Lt. Hook, W. A. Reed and M. R. Malik, who performed very creditably in both halves, although Parker and M. H. Hassan also came into the picture. Most brilliant forward on display was L. Comdr. Kennedy, at centre-for- ward for Colours, who netted two glorious goals.

Three goalkeepers were on view yesterday and of these Lt. Good- win, the Navy custodian, was most impressive. His coolness when confronted with extreme

danger was his best asset and his quickness in providing a

PROBABLES FOR

DIVIDENDS AT KWANTI RACES

Relief Sweep Valued Over $20,000

The January meeting of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club at- tracted a large gathering at Kwanti yesterday where some ex- cellent sport and fairly big divi- dends were witnessed. Happily no rider was seriously injured.

display of spoiling and distribution and was rarely lacking in support of either his right winger or inside-right.

The Relief Cup, which was the Hassan, however, was slightly the principal race on the card, result- better of the two on yesterday's dis-ed in a win for Sylvandale, which plays and did a tremendous amount won by many lengths. The placed Hassan will vie for this position.

Coronation Day and

of work. As far as I can see, Hook or ponies were NEXT SUNDAY'S

counter frustrated many likely SECOND TRIAL?

scoring attempts. Ribeiro, who was opposed to a very strong at- Basing my selection upon form tack in the first half, cleared his during the season and on yester- lines effectively although he was day's trial, I would select my pro- inclined to be erratic and danger-bable side for next Sunday's trial ous on occasions, particularly in game as follows: rushing out of his charge.

BOND AND SOMMER

Of the live full-backs on display, V. C. Bond, right-back, and H. Som- mer, at lett-back, were the most im- pressive, although Gonsalves and Par- ker, in the second half, were also im- pressive although inclined to be a trifle slow in ridding themselves of the ball.

Bond Was very quick to clear his lines; and his reversa stick work was most noticeable. Som- mer lent valuable aid in covering his approaches and also cleared strongly with the reverse stick. Gonsalves played his usual quiet and efficient game, although he was a trifle slow at times and very nearly robbed of the ball. Taylor came into the picture now and again, but was often outposi- tioned. Telok Singh, who was brought into the trial in the second half in place of Taylor, was very mediocre,

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In considering the two full-backs the selectors must take into consideration the speed of the Macao attack for this reason I am inclined to favour Bond and Sommer for the rear- guard line.

NO DOUBT

There can be no two-ways about the selection of the Colony half-back trio. Malik, in the absence of Wetton, of the Sappers, who is proceeding to England to-day on the Dilwara, is a certainty for left-half while the same

LT, GOODWIN (R. NAVY).

V. C. BOND (C.B.A.).

H. SOMMER (“Y”).

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LT. HOOK (RA.) OR M. H. HASSAN (RADIO).

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W. A. REED (RECREIO).

M. R. MALIK (K.I.T.C.).

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D. SMITH (C.B.A.) OR “S. FOWLER (C.B.A.).

ᏞᎢ, PRITAM PUTS).

NATH

LT. CDR. KENNEDY NAVY).

Selection of the Colony's forward line will, if yesterday's display is taken into consideration, be a difficult task, particularly with re- gard to the right-winger and the inside-left.

Of the other halves on view yester-Flybynight which were separated day, neither R. Marques nor J. Kemp-by a length. ton impressed at right-half, being all

HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE".- at sea at times.

Division B-11⁄4 miles. Mr. D. Benson's Hergo

(Mr. A. H. R. Butcher). I Mrs. Stanton's Malolo

(Mr. H. J. A. Hearne) Kia Ora's Arabian Cat

(Mr. G. W. Hook) Won by 4 lengths; many lengths. Time: 3 mins. 1.1/5 secs. $7.10; $5.90; $7.90.

Pari-mutuel:-Winner $24.80. Places

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STEEPLE-

Fowler was off form, the second time within a week. His, lapses in the early stages of the game seemed to have a deterrent effect on his display although he received splendid support from Kennedy and Pritam Nath. Smith, who was seen on Whites' right-wing in both halves, re- ceived very poor support in compari- son, but made the best of his oppor-Mr. F. L. Hayme's Zero, 161 lb. tunities and centred very accurately.

SMITH IS GOOD

"THE SAN WAI CHASE"-11⁄2 miles. Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Ebony

Idol, 165 lb...

(Capt. Gilbertson)

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Mr.

W. T. 165 lb.

(Mr. H. J. A. Hearne) Won by Five lengths; half a length. Time: 3 mins. 33,1/5 secs. Pari-mutuel:-Winner $43.40. Places

(Mr. F. L. Haymes) Stanton's Estover,

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It would be fatal, however, to take the form of this one trial in order to select the Colony's right-winger, but there is little doubt that as a winger, Smith is good and has consistency marked up against him for his sea- $7.90; $6.40; $6.20. son's performances. On the other (RAJ- hand, Fowler is a potential match-win- RACE"-Division A-14 miles.

"THE HUNTERS' ner and scores a goal in practically Mr. P. Snaith's King's Parade every game in which he plays in.

(Mr. W. E. Grieve) 1

(R.

NERAIN SINGH (KUMAONS) OR SGT. DAWSON (R.A.F.);

HURDLE

His marksmanship from oblique angles Mr. F. G. Nigel's Mortmain is well-known and because of this I think he is likely to retain his position: Mr. A. H. R. Butcher's The Minx I should like to see him play outside to Pritam Nath or Kennedy.

As Partaub Singh is almost assured of inclusion in the Colony's team, the choice of a supporting partner must

PARTAB SINGH (KUMAONS). not be made hurriedly. Nerain Singh,

remarks apply to Willy Reed, for the centre-half berth, Hook, who was seen at right-half, gave a polished

who played in the last Interport again st Macao, has deteriorated since his short absence from the Colony and yesterday accomplish very little.

Gurbachan Singh and Lt. Medd, who also filled inside-left berths yesterday, however, were ho better and. I think the selectors will have to look elsewhere for their man, and my suggestion is. Sgt. Daw- son, of the R.A.F.

(Mr.. C. L. Gregory)

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(Mr. G. W. Hook)

Won by Five lengths; two lengths. Time: 2 mins. 15.9/16 secs. Pari-mutuel :----Winner $8.40; $6.60; $11.80.

"THE SHATIN

furlongs.

$34. Places

HANDICAP".- Mr. P. M. Hoo's Cuban Love 155

Ib.

(Mr. P. Y. T. Wel. Mr. W. T. Stanton's Heriot 161 lb..

(Mr. H. J. A. Hearne) Mrs. A. H, R. Butcher's March

Brown, 162 lb.

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(Mr. A. M. R. Butcher) Won by half a length; a short head. Time: 1 min. 84.1/6 secs. Pari-mutuel:-Winner: $36,90. Places

(?); $20.90; $8.90.

"THE RELIEF CUP"-1 mile. Mr. Braes' Sylvandale, 146 lb.

Mr. Hoping's Flybynight, 147 lb, (Mr. H. J. A. Hearne)

(Mr. P. Y. T. Wei)

The latter is a bustling player with excellent stickwork and an equally good finish. He has filled the inside left berth with distinction on the few. occasions I have seen him in this berth and with Kennedy as the probable Colony leader, will probably fit in Dr. S. N. Chan's Coronation Day, very well.

Dawson unfortunately did not make an appearance yesterday otherwise we might have seen him play between Kennedy and Partaub, Singh.

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155 lb. (Mr. H. P. Chanson). Won by Many lengths; one length. Time: 2 mins. 6.2/5 secs. Pari-mutuel-Winner $36.70. Places $10.30; $9.10; $8.20.

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HAVE YOU WON?

CALDBECK'S

LIGHTHOUSE ALE

"A Beacon in Brewing"

PER DOZEN QUARTS

PER DOZEN PINTS

Race I

No. 844

$501.90

143.40 71.70

112

* 46

Unplaced ponies ($25 each): Nos. 907, 162, 511, 941.

Unplaced ponies ($25 each):

Race 2

No. 532

331

$635,37 181.54

.1194

90.77

$7.25

$4.75

Nos.

|1191, 186, 455.

Race 3

No. 918

263-

"

$701.40 200.40 100.20

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.

2, CHATER ROAD.

..432 Unplaced ponies ($25 each): Nos. 378, 1069, 1042, 1417.

Unplaced ponies ($25 each): 1858, 905, 1198, 572, 645, 909.

Race 5

TELS. 20075 & 30644.

4 No. 457

727

299.64

719

563, 56, 670, 1090, 362, 234.

Unplaced ponies ($50 each) "Nos.

149,82

Race 6

No. 530

1094

$100

022.10

202.04

176.

146.02

Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 959, 907, 308, 754, 704, 88 77

Race

$1090.98

$11.70 165.85

No. 781

802

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369.

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1120, 203, 891,

Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos.

Special Sweep

The special sweep on the Relief Cup resulted:

$20,289.15

Race 4

No: 1840-

JJ.

720 5

$690.34 197.24 98.62

No. 20992

5384.

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NOB.

2

20151.

$1048.70

5,790.90 2,808.48 Unplaced ($208.87 each):

Noa. 88084, 40084, 4067, 7689, 38016, 9449,

| 35074, 82234, 80862; 6788, 82040, 89545.