1940-11-20 — Page 14

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 20, 1940

MR.BLACK'S BRILLIANT RIDING Outstandingly Successful On Australian Ponies

Mr. Hoo's First Win At The Valley

By "Rapier"

Chips for second place but failed.

Ballin Bay (Mr. Needa), the second favourite, was a great dis-

picture.

appointment and was never in die

cond section) for "B" Class Aus-

CHINESE TROPP AND GOVERNOR'S SHAW IN BIG CUP TEAM PARTNERSHIP

FAVOURED BY FINE weather, which albeit

Following have been Fine bowling by Denyer was a bit on the warm side, the Eleventh Extra Race

a big Meeting on Saturday attracted a large crowd, and

chosen to represent Chin- and Shipp and ese Federation in the First fourth wicket partnership it was most enjoyable, although marked by inevit- able upsets. The grass track was in splendid con-Derby Day Disappoints Round of the Governor's between Tropp and Shaw Cup competition against gave Royal Engineers a dition, and most of the events were keenly contest-

The New Bridge Handicap (Se- the Association on Sun-big victory over Royal ed with some close finishes.

Hill at Army Service Corps in a Mr. Donald Black scored a personal triumph intralian ponies, which was the se-day at Caroline

friendly cricket match at riding four winners, all the result of clever judg-cond leg of the "Daily Double, 3:45 p.m.

on Sookunpoo yesterday. ment, in six outings and is now practically certain to be champion jockey for the 1940 season; he is nine wins ahead of his nearest rival, Mr. P. Y. T. Wei. A feature of Mr. Black's successes was that all were scored on Australian ponies.

head.

Black secure another saw Mr. win when he rode Criffel to a

Lee Wai-tong, who is stil

Denyer bowled very well and brilliant win over the favourite, the injured list as the result of Contact (Mr. Needa), by a short injuries sustained in the Sing Tac-finished with 6 for 30 after at one South China game, is' a notable period having 5 for 12, while Shipp (4 for 22) took his last two Derby Day (Mr. Hearne), the absentee from the Chinese team. second favourite, was unplaced South China, who are not incr- wickets without conceding a run,

Logan, Dewar, and Brown were --a great shock to the racingbers of the Federation. Were not public as this pony was noted represented at the meeting last the only R.A.S.C. batsmen to offer the Honours among owners son, was the next event on

for its sprinting ability overnight to choose the team, but they any resistance, Dewar being top-

had advised that any players scorer with 29. this distance.

Sappers started, badly and lost went to T. K. L.. with 1 programme and only attracted three entries, but it was later left

Happy Landings (Mr. Davis) chosen from their club would be

their first three wickets for only win, 1 second and 1 third. to Dupont Bay (Mr. Hearne) and went off immediately the barrier at the disposal of the Federation.

O-Lan (Mr. Needa), from

Tropp, who had gone in first, Cheung Wing-choi: Nau Yung-sano 28.

joined by Shaw and same stable, to stage a fine exhi was lifted, followed by Cockleroi.

Derby, and Lee. Tinandung Wing-chul, was then and Mr. Hoo's First

(Mr. Ip Kui-ying)

off the runs bition. Burford, the Champlon

Chung Yung-sum; Fung King.cheon without further loss, the partner- Valley Win

pony, appeared slightly lame, and Day. After passing the 1-1/4 miles He King-gen and song Ling-sing; these two knocked

starting gate. Cockleroi dropped Chan Tak-fai, Lai Shuiwing and Hau ship, which was unbroken, adding on that account its name was out of the race, On rounding the Ching-to.

84 runs. RESERVESI-Lau Hration, Tsang withdrawn.

bend Happy Landings was still

No Ked-cheong, Kwok Tropp's innings was a dour one The race was quite interest-leading, and it appeared as if it Chung-wan,

King cheant v. R. and his first 35 runs. did not in-

four. ing all along but the superior-would win, but Mr. Black, wito Ying-kee, Wong

Shaw hit Ity of O-Lan was never in doubt had a bad start, began his chal- Hyul, Tang Kwong-un. Lau Chung-clude a single

five boundaries in his 43 not out. R.A.SIC. although it only won, by a short lenge at the distance post and, by sang and Chuck Shekkam.

MANAGERSske Pd-wai and Lam head, Mr. Needa leaving until hard riding on the outside, passed Chung-ho. the very last moment to enateir Derby Day, and overhauled and his win.

The first race, the Taipo Stakes for "B" Class China ponies rid- den by novice jockeys, gaye Mr. Hoo Pak-ming his first win at the Valley. He rode King's Worthy with fine judgment. Zero (Mr. Haymes) took the lead; followed by Arabian Cat (Mr. K. W Fung) and Geordie (Mr. Wood). This or- der was maintained until the Rock was reached when Geordie passed Arabian Cat and then came up level with Zero for a while, only them to fade out of the pic- ture. At the distance post Zero was still leading, but Mr. Hoo Pak-ming was seen to come up strongly on the outside to chal- lenge Zero and pass it within 100 yards of the winning post, and go on and win by four lengths, with Lancashire Chap (Mr. S. W. Lee) third, half a length behind Zero.

first.

Exciting Finish

Remarkable Performance

the

passed Happy Landings.

Criffel

also passed Happy Landings, a DJEBEL

Mr.

effort Am

few lengths from the end. Needa made a belated which proved of no avail. carlier challenge by Mr. Needa In the New Bridge Handicap might have brought different re-

SENT TO

(First section) for "B" Class, Aus-nts: Happy Landings was third: GERMANY

tralian ponies, the finish was again. Criffel paid $57.80 for a winning exciting. Brown Derby (Mr ticket, the second best dividend of Black), confounded the racing pub-the afternoon, while its 27. "Dou- lic with a rémarkable perform ble" backers each received $479.70. ance, and its success was respon- sible for the best win dividend of the

Chance day. Fair

(Mr. Proulx) went out in front, fol- lowed by Rowan (Mr. Hearne)

Another Favourite Fails

Djebel, winner- of this [year's Two Thousand

L/Cpl. Logan, b Denyer

22

Sgt. Hamlen, b Denyer.

4

Sgt. Benford; b.w:, Dyer Capt. Dewar, b Denyer Sgt. Mam, & Tropp, b. Shipp Sgt. Jones, b ̧ Denyer

29

2

Sgt. Martin, þ Denyer Dvr Walker, Shipp

Sgt. Roger, e Holliday, b Shipp Dvr. Brown, not out

Cpl. Gunstane; "B- SHipp

Extras (LE2, NB1)

Dchyer

Guineas, is now in the Tropp hands of the Nazis. Ac Holliday

and Flying Dutchman (Mr. P. P. The last race of the day, the Cording to Paris news-

while, Rowan reasserting itself in

Shipp

Total

Blowing Analysis:

0.

M R.

W.

3

0 17

10

1

30

3:

4.00'

Tropp bowled and ball.

R.E. Spr. Tropp.. not out.

Spr. Bailey, b: Martin' Sgt. Shipp. b. Dewar L/Cpl. 'Shaw, not out.

Extras (W1, LB2, NH1)

for

to

43

Tatal (for 3 whis.) ........ 112 Sgt. Denyer, Lieut. Halliday, Sgt. Crostan, Spr. Goss and Cpl. Hawkins did not bat.

(Second papers he has been sent Botelho). On rounding the Vil-Castle Peak Handicap lage bend Flying Dutchman went Section) for "D" Class China from France to take up L/Cpl. Pelham, b Marta In the Newcastle Handicap for up to second place for a short ponies, saw the failure of another "Class Australian ponies, the

favourite; this time it was Salvage stud duties in Germany.

After his victory in the Two finish was extraordinarily excit- the straight and regaining second Master (Mr. Tao). ing, and great credit is due to Mr. position. Thereafter it appeared Palmer (Mr. Proulx) took a Thousand, M. Marcel Boussac, Black for bringing Shuttlecock in likely that Fair Chance and Rowan substantial lead and was followed Djebel's owner, gave orders

Judging from its form at would fight out the finish, but to by The Tigress (Mr. R. K, C. the colt to be shipped back the previous meeting I did not the surprise of all Brown Derby Chui), Salvage Master and Valor-France, the intention being to send ultimate him over here again to compete believe it could win.

went up with a great rush from ous (Mr. Needa), the

This in the Derby in June. Unfortun Rising Star (Mr. Craven) took the outside, and, amid great ex-winner being in the rear,

the ately for his French owner, Djebel the lead, followed by A Green citement, snatched a grand vic-order was maintained until

Palmer and could not return; had he remained Dewar Time (Mr. Wei) and Bredon. (Mr. tory by a short head, with Rowan last quarter, when

the half mile and Fair Chance in a dead-heat The Tigress gave up the struggle. in this country he would have Chattey) From

Salvage Master then led as far as started a firm favourite for the by Pont post A Green Time went forward! for second place.

the mile post but was overhauled substitute Derby won by Piet Hein (Mr. P. P. Botelho), l'Eveque. with Valorous, always in striking About 50 yards distance, third,

•

Favourite Beaten

"Y" Hockey Teams

Bowling: Analysis

0. M. I.

12 1

Marlin

7

1 26

Logan

2

0

13

Joncs

2

0 15

Dewar bowled a no ball..

"

but, on rounding the Village bend, it fell back. Coming down the

R.A. Cricket Team straight Mr. Black sent Shuttle- cock in front to take the lead with In the Castle Peak Handicap

Royal Artillery will be repre- Catterick Bridge hard on its heels; (First section) for "D" Class from the winning post, Mr. Needa

D. C. E. try as he did Mr. Hearne could Chiha ponies, which was the first sent Valorous ahead to overhaul! The following teams will represented by the following cricket" not overtake Shuttlecock and had leg of the "Daily Double," the fav- Salvage Master and then fight out sent European YMCA. at hockey team against Major

Grose's eleven at 2 p.m. to-mor- V Com- row at Sookunpoo: to admit defeat by a short head, ourite, West Lake, was beaten by the finish with Piet Hein; Valor- this week: with Venus Bay (Mr. Needa), the Sylvandale by a short head. Port ous had the better of the argu- To-morrow."A” XI

Capt. G. W. Hook, Capt. P. J. favourite, third another short rush (Mr. Chang) got off quickly ment by a length, with Salvage bined Medioals (445 p.m.):-Ben- |

of the barrier and Master third another half length well; Jordan and Saxby; Gilchrist, Skipwith, Capt. A. Ingram, Lt. L. on the rise

Tomlinson and Gorman, Macey; |J. A. Feuden, 2/Lt. J. L. C. Pearce, took the lead, followed by West behind.

Gemmell, Iresor Morgan and 2/Lt, K. A. Allanson, 2/Lt. J. D. The Main Event

Lake (Mr. Chao) and Oomph (Mr.

Highlands.

Clague, 2/Lt. R. I. Plummer, 2/Lt. Hoo Puk-ming). At the 'five fur-

15:: XI v Polies (4.15 p.m.):Gnr, Dobbinson.

E. A. Bompus, Gnr. Barsby and The Hong Kong St. Leger; for longs post Mr. Hoo sent Oomph China' ponies, griffins of this sea-forward with a great rush and led

Benwell; Jordan and Yourieff; Saxby, Coombe and Waldron; Spencelayh, Gemmell, Hitchcock, Morgun and Highlands..

head behind.

TAKE HER BOWLING-

up to the Rock, when it gave up the struggle. Portrush was again nhead coming. down the straight, but was overhauled by West Lake. Meanwhile Sylvandale, despite a bad start, was coming up strongly, and, responding to

VICTORIA

GOES LAME

By "Rapier"

Lan

Mr. Tab's pressure, passed Por- Victoria, which had been speci- trush and challenged West Laite. After a great struggle it secured ally kept, to represent the the verdict by a short head. Port-Stable in the St. Andrew's Stakes, rush, four lengths behind; was third.

SATURDAY

2nd XI v R.A.S.C. (3 p.m.):— Banwe; Jeffrey and Tomlinson; Croft, Gilchrist and Gorman, Macey, Fancey, Dormer McGahani and Banks.

Players are asked to note that the Thursday match starts at 4:46 to be run at the

12th. Extra sharp: Meeting, went, lame · Ing.

morn'.

ARMY RUGBY

ARMY RUGBY XV FOR SATURDAY

Following team. has been selected to represent the Army against the com- bined Police and Navy teams at Cause way Bay on Saturday

Cague: Richards: Douglass, Coombes and Marsh; Hook and Wedderburn; -- Sutherland, Ford, Bompas, Millar, Cuthbertson, Pinkerton, Duke and Gill- Resdives: McDonald. Foley, Berry and Heath.

ham.

-SCOTS' BOWLS

Mr. Black Again

The pony went out in company with its stable companion Scenic Two matches were played yes- After his two previous wins Mr. View for a trial gallop, and on terday at Sobkuboo in the Army

distance it Small Units Rugby League. Black on. Viceroy was made firm completion of the

Royal Engineers beat 12th favourite in the New South Wales was found to be lame

The riding boy dismounted Heavy Regiment R.A. by a try (3 Handicap for "A" Class Australian ponies; punters were justined in after passing the winning post,points) to nil scored by Birrell The following steam has been In the other game, Royal Scots selected to represent Dundes in their confidence as Viceroy won and the pony was then led back

"B" beat 8th Heavy Regiment a Bowls match v. Glasgow & Dis without being greatly extended. to the stable by a mufoo.

RA by two tres (0 points) to Itrict, on Sunday on the Kowloon Connièber. (Mr. Chang) took the

hall

Docks Bowling Green, at 2.30 p.m. lend, followed by Lancashire

Picton scored both tries for sharp D Chips (Mr. Treverton) and Aus-

the Winners.

· SHE'LL ENJOY IT, TOO! Make a bowling "date" Your wife or sweetheart will enjoy it. as much as you do. Take ner.tralian Diamond" (Mr. R. W. to the most congenial rendezvous in town.

HONG KONG BOWLING. ALLEYS

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Pony Classifications Following are the latest altera Fung), but Connleber was over-tions to the Hong Kong Jockey taken at the Rock by Lancashire Club's classification: lists dutod Chips and Australian Diamond fell | May 28:

KC.C, TENNIS

~ R. Duncan, (Skip). A. Calman, HH Scott and W. Walker; H: G. Cooper (Skip), A. Soutar, J. Ross and W. L Clark; J. Orem (Skip), Playing in the comignal of the W. S. Dali, G. S. Alexander and out of the race Lancashire Australltin - pónies. Brown Chips still led on coming down Derby to A Class, Annabella, Kowloon Evore Club Junior J. Gellatly; J G. S. Fender (Skip), The straight, but was overhauled Bruno, Cockerol to C Class, Ris Tennis Championship yesterday, J. R. McWalter, T. Tullon and W. near the Public Stands by Viceroying Star, Noailly, Violey Queen Në A, E. Mackay heat G. A. McLeodi se

Goodban 03, 3-0, 6-0, 0-1. Rozorves W Harris, J. Head- which went on to win by a to D Class

He will now meet A Gillard in ridge, A. Kinnear, W. Cameron the final.

and T. LoveN

longtu Amicus Curiae, made a China ponies-King's · Worthy great. effort to catch Lancashire to D Class,