1939-09-27 — Page 17

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 27, 1939.

Saturday's Race Perfecting A Meeting Reviewed

Brilliant sunshine favoured the re-jat the Valley. In my previous notes, I re- opening of racing at the Valley last commended bearing Devonian in mind, as Saturday, when

it had been very lightly treated and had Hong Kong Jockey done well at the morning gallops. Club held their 7th. Extra Meeting in lan won without being unduly extended and Devon- the presence of a large and enthusias-paid the second highest win dividend of tic gathering.

the day.

WON AT START-

His Excellency the Governor, ne- companied by Lady Northcote, arriv- The race was, in fact won at the very ed just before the second race, and in start, as immediately on the release of the the next race Lady Northcote, had the barrier, Devonian jumped out to take the satisfaction of watching her colours dance. On nearing the football stand Mr.

lead, with Aztec and Criffel in close atten.. flash past the post for the first time Black took no chances and took a bigger when Devonian, ably ridden by Mr. D.lead, which he maintained to the end, Crif- Black, secured a well-deserved win. fel (Mr. Needa), favourite, after trailing Honours among the jockeys went to second all the way, was overhauled by Tor- Mr. A. W. Raymond, with two wins, a nado Star (Mr. S. W. Pan) near the mile second and a third in eight races, fol-post and had to be satisfied with third lowed by Mr. D. Black, with two wins position. It will be of interest to note that and a second, and Mr. H. J. A. Hearne, time of 1.44.4, two-fifths of a second outside Devontan completed the circuit in the fast with two wins and a third.

Strathroy's track record,

The programme opened with only In the fourth race, Island Bay Handicap three starters for the Sub.-Griffins Au-(first section) for "C" Class China ponies,

By "RAPIER"

over one mile, it came as

tumn Plate, over 1-1/4 miles, in which King

a surprise to see Pintar- Kong (Mr. Raymond),

things take the llon's as was expected, took

share of the betting, fol- the lion's share in the

Iowed to a lesser extent by Galveston Bay and betting. On the rise of

Rose Evelyn, As expect the barrier Some Hope

ed, Mr. Fung sent Mus- (Mr. Encarnacao) shot

koteer into the lead, which out in front followed

It maintained for half a by This Time (Mr. Tao), with King mile of the journey, but it faded out of the Kong four lengths behind. It was not picture after being overhauled by Pinfarth- until the mile post was reached that ings. The latter pony's lead, however, was King Kong asserted itself. It gradual-with Galveston Bay and Rose Evelyn com- shortlived as it in turn was also beaten, ly moved away from the other two ing through well in the home stretch. These ponies and romped home to win by two ponies fought out the finish with Rose. many lengths with another four Evelyn getting the batter of the argument, lengths separating This Time from by two lengths, Pinfarthings staged a come- Some Hope.

back to secure third place, another half length behind,

MINOR UPSET

The next event, Tweed Island Bay Han- dieap (first section) for "B" Class China ponies from the 1-1/2 Mile-Post, resulted in a minor upset. Carrying 160 lbs. Blue Ex press (Mr. C. Encarnacao) was made fav ourite with Hectic View (Mr. H. C. Pih) next, and once again a belated start was responsible for their downfall. Eve of Heaven (Mr. Hearne) was out of the gate in a flash with Jennifer (Mr. Proulx) many lengths. behind. followed by Expansion Time (Mr. Tao), Humdrum Eve (Mr. Fung) and the rest in a procession. Eve of Heaven was too far in front after round ing the bend, and, despite Mr. Proul's ef- fort on Jennifer, he could make no head way and had to admit defeat by six lengths. In the meantime a very interesting duel was being fought for third position. Hectic View, which suffered from a bad start com- ing up strongly over the last 100 yards ta challenge Humdrum Eve, but without avall, as Humdrum Eve just managed to pass the post a neck in front to pay a handsome dividend.

The third race, Vaucluse Handicap, for "B" Class Australian ponies, paw Lady Northcote's Devonian record its first win

MR. BLACK AGAIN The Afth race, Tweed Island Bay Handi- cap (second section), which was a sprint event, provided Mr. Black with his second win. This was also the first leg of

the "Dally Double," the betting on which was quite brisk.

and

On the rise of the barrier Oak Bay (Mr. Proulx) shot out in front, followed by: Peaceful View half a length behind. Avon, ultimate winner, kept nicely behind only after rounding the bend did it go to. the front, and despite all Mr. Proulx's ef forts on Oaks Bay he could make no im- had to be content pression on Avon and with - second position. Gladiator came through with a fine burst of speed to take third position.

for

The sixth race, Gosford Handicap, "C" Class Australian ponies over a mile. provided yet another upset. A Great Time (Mr. Needa) was again made a hot fav ourite, but it let its backers down badly.

A Great Time took up the running from the start and, having established a com- manding lead, I really thought it was go ing to win, but it was unable to last. In the meantime Strathcarrick (Mr. Pih) was (Continued at foot of Column.)

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Golf Stroke

GRAPHIC GOLE

FOOT ACTION IN GOLF SWING

AT ADDRESS.

WEIGHT EVENLY

DIVIDED

BACKSTROKE-

-& L

DOWNSTROKE-

WEIGHT ON LEFT FOOT: INNER BALL RIGHT FOOT

WEIGHT ON RIGHT FOOT INNER BALL LEFT ROOT

FOLLOW

"THROUGH- WEIGHT LARGELY ON LEFT FOOT BALANCED BY RIGHT

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BY BEST BALL Joyce Wethered possessed one of the most flawless of golf swings, when she was the reigning queen of the women golfers. At least that was the opinion of Bobby Jones, whose own swing was a picture of masculine grace and smoothness. Miss Wethered per- fected her stroke by constant pivoting in practice, with and without a club. The procedure. was a simple matter of imitating the body turn of the correct golf stroke, a matter which many golfers do not find so simple how-

ever.

soon

The fact that Miss Wethered persisted in her. efforts along or- thodox fundamental lines made her muscles, memory per- fect in the role. Her actual stroke in competition was certain, true. and efficient. While it is a little far fetched to expect, every golfer to emulated the former British champion's grace and performance, much can be accomplished by ap- plying the same practice tactics to one's own stroke. Concentrate on the foot action as illustrated above and you will find your body coordinating to the proper golf movement sequence. A club isn't always necessary, the.. pivot can be made without it, but perhaps it is necessary to subject ourselves to the punishment of an imaginary club to make us prac- tice in this fashion:

Friday. Position of Hands.

satisfied to lie second but when within strildng distance it came up strongly over the last quarter to pass A Great Time near the Public Stand and win by four lengths. Incidentally, it paid the highest dividend of the day, and also recorded its first win at the Valley. Amber II (Mr. Ip), which was not considered to have a chance in this

race came up surprisingly well to take third position, and paid its place-backers $87.00.

MR. HEARNE'S WIN

The seventh' race. Clear Water Bay Han- dicap, over the 1-1/2 Mile-Post, resulted in another triumph for Mr. Hearne.

Kut Cheung (Mr. Raymond) jumped out in front, but was soon overhauled by Bres-

SPORTS

PARADE

THOUGH few Navy first class socret referees have been registered for this season there are sufficient of last season's Army and Civilian officials to carry on with the First Division games each week.

In addition there are several new referees who have had considerable experience elsewhere who will be available when required,

Among the newcomers is H. S. Stokes of the Royal Naval Armament Depot who has been refereeing since 1922.

In 1926. he was placed on the list of the Football League, London Com- bination and' the referee list of the Scottish Football Association in June 1987 and has officiated regularly in the Scottish League, Scottish Alliance, Scottish Cup and was the linesman at the Empire Exhibition

final- cup Everton v Celtic at Ibrox in 1938.

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ANOTHER new referee is C.S.M Mindham who was promoted first class in 1936 and has officitted in big games in the Middlesex Associa tion, the Hampshire and Wiltshirp As- sociation and the Army Football As- sociation at Home.

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OTHER first class referees available this season are Rev. S. Hinchcliffe, D. L, Adiam, E. C. Ford, W. H. Foster, W. D. Goss all of the Army, Messrs. R. M. Omar, K. K. Ip, D. Kossick, (afi (Continued on Page 18)

SIGNALS'

AQUATIC MEETING

The Royal Corps of Signals held their annual swimming sports at the European Y.M.C.A, yesterday.

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The Aggregate Cup was won by the Wireless Section and at the conclu- sion of the gala. Mrs. Simpson, wife of the Commanding Officer, distributed the prizes.

The following were the results. Long Plunge:--1, Sig. Taylor (47 ft. 1 in.), 2, Sig. Bennett (44 ft. 91⁄2 ins.); 3, Sig. Thorley (43 ft. 2 ins.).

50 yards back-stroke-1, Sig. Willis, 2, L/CpL McCavish.

Diving1, L/Cpl. Dignán (22 pts); 2, L/Cpl. McCann (21 pts.); 3, Sig. Bevan (17 pts.).

50 yards breast-stroke:—1, `L/Cpl. Bedford, 2, L/Cpl. Dignan, 3, Cpl. Na- tion.

Novelty Race:-1, L/Cpl. Hollands, 2, Sig. Parry,

„Novices' 25 yards handicap:-1, L/Cpl. Hewer; 2, Sig. Carroll.

Old Soldiers' race:-1, Major Levett;

say (Mr. Hearne) near the half mile post 2, Sgt. Green; 3, Sgt. Major Field. and, after getting in front, its run, home 200 yards Invitation. relay:-1, Royal was unopposed, There was, however, a keen struggle for second position between Kut Cheung and West Lake (Mr. Ip), the re-

sult being a dënd-heat.

Those who made the right connection on Bressay in the "Double" were rewarded with a dividend of $136.20,

Scots (L/Cpl. Sutherland, Pte. Mc- Hugh, 2/Lt. Dunlop and Band Master Jordan); 2, 5th A.A. Regt. (Gnr. Ro- binson, Gnr. Vasco, Gnr, Gibbin and Gar, Lear); 3, Middlesex Regt. (Pte. The eighth race, Junk Bay Handicap for Binden, L/Cpl. Morgan, Pte. Cordery "D" Class China ponies, was confined to and L/Cpl. Mills); 4, Royal Army Ser- Novice Jockeys, and it had a rather tame vice Corps (S/Sgt. Skinner; Cpl. Mar- finish. Zero (Mr. Haymes) had a cleartin, Dvr. Logan and Dvr. Richards),

lead most of the way until it reached the home stretch, when Mr. K. I. Ip received a 100 yards Inter-mess relay-1, Men ready response from Sunlight View won comfortably, with Zero taking second and Sig. Willis): 2, Corporals, L/Cpl. and (Sig, Morgan, Sig. Benett, Sig. Allen position. Gold Coin, which was hard push- ed by Mr. Chiu, just managed to get the better of Clowner (Mr. Chattey) a yards from the winning post.

LATE CHALLENGE The final race of the day, Island Handleap (Second Section) over the for "C" Class China ponies, gavo Raymond his second win.

The

few

Bay

mile Mr.

raco started with Blun Diamond

Dignan, L/Cpl. McCann, L/Cpl. Bed- ford and Cpl. Ashford); 3, Sergeants (Sgt. Langley, Sgt. Green, C.Q.M.S. Bucke and Sgt. Major Field); 4, Of- ficers (Major Levett, Capt. Mountford, Capt. Whatman and Lt, Gracey),'

80`yarda:—1; L/Cpl, Dignan; 2, Sig. forcing the pace from the start. with Benett and Sig. Allen. (dead-heat). Forgolten Star (Mr. S. W. Pan) and Lan- Obstacle race-1, Sig, Parry; 2, cashire Boy (Mr. Ip) following behind. L/Cpl. Hollands; 3, L/Cpl. Tomlinson. This position was maintained right up to the last quarter when Taxing Master (Mr..

Inter-Beation rolay:-1, ...... Wireless Tao), which was fourth all the way, began (L/Cp), Dignan, Sig. Allen, Sig. Benett to move up to overhaul Lancashire Boy, and Sig. Willis); 2, Linesmen ¦ (Sig. then Forgotten Star and gradually green Up Thorley, L/Cpl. Truscott, Sig. Morgan on Blue Diamond.", Stride, hy 'stride these

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|two ponies raced on towards the winning and Sgt. Green); 3, Mobile (Cpl. Ash- post and with a great effort Blue Diamond ford, L/Cpl. Farry, Sig. Bevan and Sig. Just got the better of Taxing. Master by a Taylor).

short head. Had Mr. Tao taken up the chal

| lenge earlier in the race he would have *probably reversed the declafari.

· Aggregate cup-1, Wireless 30 pts::

2, Mobile 8 pts.; 3, Linesmen 5-