THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 9, 1940.
SKIPWORTHS | NEW AUSTRALIAN
PONIES SUPERIOR TO
GALLANT EFFORT
In comparison with the previous game when Free Foresters beat Club, scoring at Hong Kong Cricket Club yesterday on the
Arst of a two-day friendly cricket match,
was low. At close of play Club were 27 on with three wickets in hand,
runs
Free. Foresters, despite a gallant innings 142. In reply Club had made 189 for 7
by Capt. P. T. Skipworth, were all out for
when stumps were drawn.
Going in at the fall of the second wie- ket, Skipworth scored his 63 runs out -96, hitting 10 fours. In partnership
of
with
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JUDGING BY performances at the early morning train-header at the Kowloon Football Club. ing, the 1940 batch of Australian ponies are superior in quam., when the Chinese Cuties tangle with lity to previous importations, and I think it may be safely a team from the pick of the other girls' said that they will produce much keener racing and pos-p.m., when the men take the limelight with Bibly new records.
However, this remains to be seen, and for the present I am giving only tentative information on those ponies
squads; and the nightcap commence at 4
Portugal clashing with the Rest. Doc Mo then, Earnie Hearther and Roy Lau have been chosen to call these tilts.
There will not be a reserved section at
the the grandstand, for which admission will be $1, and fans are urged to come as carly as possible. Cheaper seats may be
is not very far from the diamond, those bleachers. Since the latter accommodation desirous of economy may still witness there
Owen Hughes, he added 39 for the third I consider to be about the best, leav- | the limelight' åt⋅ail whilst in training, but/ obtained for the price of 50 cents at the wicket and with C. M. Man, who scored
.only 10, he was associated in a fourth wic-
ket stand which realised 57 runs.
Fay bowled steadily for Club but Alec Pearce, going on third change, net with most success, taking five wickets for only
23.
Club started badly, losing the wicket of F. Marshall with only two runs on the board. A stand between Alec Pearce and Richardson then raised the score to 48 at which stage · Richardson was caught in the
ing the difficult problem of spotting the likely winner of the Rooty-Hill Derby to a later article.
In years past this stable has invariably been fortunate with their Australlan ponies, among which they have had several Rooty Hill Derby winners and this year they have four new ponies, Maple Star, Comedy Star, Cheerful Star and Melody Star, quite a use- ful quartette.
Maple Star and Cheerful Star appeal to me more than the other two, although I am not placing much reliance on either one to
Derby should not be ignored.This pony la definitely a menace over long distances, and It should be followed accordingly.
Sparrow, owned by Yly, has not been in I think it should be noted as a good pony It will probably be taken out in the Rooty Hill Derby by Mr. 8. L. Yuen; who has the habit of providing upsets when least ex- pected.
Mr. Huo's Franklin is a nice looking pony cannot recommend it for any of the classic m appearance, and although at the moment
events, I feel that this animal will, under the careful guidance of Mr. S. C. Liang, develop into something good.
tussies without. Inconvenience.
Excitement has been rife the past two weeks and most second guessers give the edge to the Rest squads, because it is felt standing the lack of practice in the short that they have the better teams, notwith-
space of time that these players have been nominated. The battery of Chief Wahoo Therese Noronha and Lena Luongo La A much steadier one than that of Canuckettes Mary and Dot Loule, and the Rest have an in the garden, the Rest have a much heavier hitting trio, too.
slips off a ball which popped. Pearce and win any of the classics. I like Cheerful Star would recommend, it for short-distance races. | infield that looks like a million dollars. Out
.Garrett raised the total to 86 when the latter was caught by Perry off McLellan.
A few minutes later Pearce suffered the same fate as Richardson, but laler, a stand between John Pearce and Lloyd added 55 for the seventh wicket and, with the total
t 189, and Pearce's score 37 not
out, stumps were drawn for the day.
Contact, belonging to Ellandee appeals to me as a pony with good prospects, and I better than Maple Star on account of its The ponies I have named above are about fine movement, and this pony should de- the beat, and they will bear watching at the velop into something worthy of serious con-forthcoming carnival. sideration,
LAN STABLE
This stable has two new ponies, Far View and Grand Allegiance. From the very out- set Far View was considered a good pony, and it has since gradually impressed rall fans as being about the best Australian pony of this season.
FREE FORESTERS-1ST INNS.
Capt. D. C. E. Grose, 1.b.w.. b Fay ... A. E. Perry, b Fay
14
2
H. Owen Hughes, e T. A. Pearce, b Lloyd Capt. P. T. Skipworth, c J. L. C, Pearce,
b T. A. Pearce
22
B3
,C. M. Man, 1.b.w., b Fay
10
Lt. Col. Tevershama, e Richardson, b T.
A. Pearce ·
+
There is no doubt that Far View has a beautiful action, and in any race up to a mile it will be most difficult to beat. It is, however, difficult to say whether It has the necessary stamina to win the Rooty Hill Derby. Gram
and
RAJPUTANAS WIN
NOD GOES TO REST Matching the men's aggregations isn't difficult as the Rest have the cream of the crop from 13 clubs. That battery of Canuck Herbie Quon and Chung Hwaman Nip Lum should hold the Portuguese batterymen of Johnny (Li'l Polson) Alvares and Mike (Fats) Mendonca. The only edge which the
At King's Park on Wednesday, Raj-Ramblers might have is the fact that, with putana Rifles beat a Y.M.C.A. team | the exception of Ball Clubman George Souza, by three clear goals in a scrappy hoc- they have played together as a team since the League began. Whether that wiß cut Key encounter after leading by two any ice will not be known until the others goals at the interval. Takat Singh, are seen in action this afternoon.
Shah Wall and Datam Ram (penalty
Whatever the outcome, fans are promised some awell entertainment, especially as the short corner) netted for the Regi-weather man has promised sunshine for to- ment.
day. He can't cross us up to-day!
.D. McLellan, 1.b.w., b T. A. Pearce M. Weedon, c T. A. Pearce, b Fay
Capt. M. T. L. Wilkinson, e Fay, b T.
A. Pearce
- Capt. W. W. Parsons, c Fay, b T. A.
Pearce
Major W. G. Harvey, not out
Extras (DIO, LEI, WBI)
Fay
Total
40
Allegiance is also promising
5 should be prominent in long-distance events.
MRS. A. E. GRASSETT
0
This popular lady owner has good reason
B to feel satisfied with her new pony, which she has named Sapper. It is powerfully
1 built, and, although at the moment it has
1 not done anything startling in its track
12 work, it should be borne in mind.
142
Bowling Analysis
0. M.
R.
w.
16
7
Aitkenhead
5
0
0
J. L. C. Pearce
5
0
D
Lloyd
4
1
15
1
T. A. Pearce
0.7 2
23
B
J. L. C. Pearce bowled one wide.
B=8587
HONG KONG C.C.-1ST INNS.
J. E. Richardson, c Owen Hughes, b
McLellan
F. Marshall, c Skipworth, b Harvey T. A. Pearce, e Skipworth, b McLellan Lt.-Comdr. Garrett, e Perry, b McLellan J. L. C. Pearce, not out
B. C. Fay, b McLellan
Brig. McLeod,
Hughes
33
0
MARBER STABLE
Mr. B. W. Bradbury has two quite good ponies in Connieber and Alfber, with the former as the better of the two. They will win races over medium distances,
EU TONG-SEN STABLE
Mr. Eu has Springhurst, but I think Mrs. Eu is more fortunate than her husband as her pony Albury has shown up very well in training and should be a serious contender In the Rooty-Hill Derby.
OTHER PONIES
Fair Chance, owned by Weetoo, is a pony which I consider has a promising future, although for some time it was most difficult to train. Its bad habits are gradually being 14 mastered, and it should be remembered as one of the likely winners. It will probably be Mr. Peter Wel's mount in the Rooty-Hill Derby, Fair Chance is powerfully built, and I think it has the necessary stamina to fight out any long and gruelling race.
37
11
e Skipworth. b Owen
1
24
8
169
N. D. Lloyd, c McLellan, b Harvey
Extras (B4, LB2, WB1, NB1)
Australian Diamond, belonging to Dia moods, and a stable-mate of Fair Chance, is just as good, but I suspect its ability will D. Carey, J. F. Lawrence and G. T. All only be shown in sprint events. Mr. B. La
Tao will be the jockey.
Total (for 7 wkts.)
kenhead to bat.
Harvey
Perry
McLellan
Owen Hughes
R. W.
Bowling Analysis
M.
6.3 0 24
2
14
1
75
0
12 0 44
4
1
18
1
080-
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MACAO BEAT RECREIO
IN
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GAME
very
HAVING AS much if not more of the play for three- quarters of the game, Recreio's defence cracked up some- what in the closing stages to allow the visiting Macao hoc- key team to score two goals and win by that margin.
The match was played on the Club Almada, in goal, was not tested ground-yesterday before a large often. but Rig. Rosario and A. Basto, con- crowd of
sidering they were playing together for the spectators and although first time, gave sterling displays at full
inclined play at times was
to be back. scrappy, the speed of the exchanges and quick raids on both goals pro- vided interesting fare, which thoroughly appreciated.
was
Alex Airosa's form was so britkant that it was probable that this factor con- tributed as much as anything to Reed's comparatively Door showing. It was he also who was responsible for the bottling up of Recreio's inside-forwards. J. Nolasco, although just playing again after an operation for appendicitis, and the Santos Ferreira, gave valuable support,
Outstanding in the forward-line were P.
The visiting team had been hard at prae- tice for this game but they appeared to find. some difficulty in settling down-probably
in eight days of the annual carnival Portuguese port is explanation for this]
The inability of Albert Airosa to make theAngelo, R. Angelo and Amilcar Angelo, the trip necessitated a change in the original line-up. A. Basto, who previously played for the second team against University, was brought in to occupy the left-back berth and Laertes Costa, captain and usual left-half, Fairplayed in the unaccustomed inside-left post-
Mr. S. T. Williamson has a good pony in Sea Jay, which will probably be Mr. Benny Proulx's mount in the Rooty-Hill Derby. Should Sen Jay fail in this race, it will be worth following in later events of, less im- portance and over shorter distances.
Viceroy, belonging to Vilaja, is a pony which bears some resemblance Chance, and, although at present it is not striding out so well, I feel that this animal will develop into first class racer by the time the Annual Meeting comes along.
to
Messrs. Lee Bros, own Amicus Curiae, and in this pony they have a stayer which should be hard to beat in long-distance events. In appearance it is somewhat like. Able Amazon.
I have been watching this pony in training very closely and in my estima. tion it will probably spring a surprisa In the Rooty-Hill Derby if 'given a strong enough Jockey.
tion,
Henry Gonsalves, in the Recreio goal. gave a fine display, showing excellent judg- ment in leaving his citadel, and dealing with
all manner of shots with great confidence.
SOUND BACKS
latter well-known to local crowds as a former Hong Kong player. This trio excelled in combination and stickwork and were a con- stant threat to the Recreto defence.
Amilcar, however, showed his old fail- ing of crowding into the middle and thus losing many opportunities of picking up the ball when cleared to the wing. There
was no scoring until half-way through the second half when P. Angelo picked up a good pass from F: Nolasco, the right-wing, and gave Gonsalves no chance with a fine shot.
J. M. Gosano and E. L. Gosano were a Recreio returned to the attack but several reliable pair of backs who both tackled gangerous, ráids were repulsed. About 10 without loss of time and cleared with great minutes before the end Alex Alrosa placed power. The former's speed stood him in the issue beyond doubt when he converted a good stead and he covered well, while Eddle | short corner. was seldom caught out of position,
The play was very robust and spills were Gonsalves played, a sound game at right- | 'he rule rather than the exception. half and Alves was good in a quiet sort of way,, but Willie Reed, although he showed
Macao-C. Almada: Rig, Rosario and A. Basto: J. Nolasco, Alex. Airosa and J. San-
Flying Dutchinan, belonging to Neerlandia, has a very easy action and gives the imtashes of his usual brilliance, was not as tos Ferreira: F. Nolasco, Laertes Conta pression that it is more suitably equipped safe with his stick as he is want to be. feant.), P. Angelo, R. Angelo and Amilcar for short distanco events. It should do well The forward-line was ragged, the inside | Angelo. in the Sydney Maldens.
men being too well watched to be effective. Recrein-H. Gonsalves; J. M. Gosano and Dr. S. N. Chau's Ascot Day has been while the wingers, although making some. L. Gosano; J. Gonsalves. W. A. Roed whispered about as the potential winner of good runs, were unable to centre with suf- "nd T. Alves: J. Fonseca, B. T. Gosano, N. one of the sections in the Svdnev Mätdena, | ficient power.
Beltrao, F. Sequeira and J. Soares. It will be Mr. Chao's mount. In training. Fonseca went very close on several occa-
Ascot Day gallops just as good as Derby Day, and this alone justifles confidence be- ing placed in it.
Powerful Kid. belonging to -Messrs. Li | Edgar, has not the stamp of a classy animal. but it is not bad. This pony will be taken out by Mr. H. C. Pih.
Many Thanks, owned by Dr. L. Reidy. [was at one time highly thought, of in con- nection with the Rooty Hul Derby, but it | received a set-back in training a couple of weeks ago, thus impeding its progress. It | may not fare :rominently at the Annual Mnetine, but bear this pony in mind for races later, on.
sions in the later stages of the second half MACAO JUNIORS HELD and with a little more fortune might have netted at least once.
of
Sequeira had a glorious opportunity scoring when with only the goal-keeper beat from three yards. he fumbled his shot for the ball to be easily cleared.
The Macao team, at various stages, showed those flashes of combined brit llance for which they have earned a big reputation but on their display yesterday are not a team to beat the Colony's best. It is probable that the absence of Albert Alrosa' from, the forward-line and Costa in the defence disorganised them and that with. - In Vanity Fair, the Choice stable has a their normal team in operation they, would. nice-looking pony, which is undoubtedly have done a great deal better. "That, bonis good, and is it will be ridden by Mr. V. V. ever" wil be sein at master, Needa its chances of winning the Rooty-Hilterpart will be played!
Prior to the above match. Macao Juniors met University in a hard-fought encounter which resulted in a goalless draw.
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