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FAIRY OUSEL FAVOURED FOR MACAO MAIN EVENT Big Dollar Sweep To Be VOLUNTEERS' FINE Decided On Fifth Race SHOWING IN H.K.R.A.

By "Rapier"

RACING ENTHUSIASTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY OF ENJOY- ING THEIR FAVOURITE SPORT ON SUNDAY, WHEN MACAO JOCKEY CLUB WILL HOLD THE MEETING, POSTPONED LAST MONTH.

The first bell will be rung at 2.30 p.m., racing

starting punctually at 3.00 p.m.

MACHINE-GUN MATCH

A FAIRLY HIGH standard prevailed at Kow- loon City Rifle Range yesterday, the rifle meeting

There are six events on the programme, prin- GRAPHIC GOLE being continued in favourable weather.

cipal being "The Lung Chen Handicap" on the result of which a special $1.00 sweep has been organised.

The S.S. "TUNG

ON"|tion) at Macao when carrying 150 Ib. with Mr. Nolasco up. I see no

from returning a.m., Macao on Monday, at 3.00

should,

will leave Hong Kong on reason why National Anthem, with Sunday morning at 8.003 lb. less on account of the 5 lb.

allowance for the novice jockey,| should not secure another win, It)

however, receive stern opposition from Black Diamond (Mr. W. N. Yeh) the second pony RACE NO. 1. THE CHINSHAN in the above race, which will be HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION): running on equal terms as against the 4 lb. it was conceding when it was defeated by a length.

a.m.

SIX FURLONGS

The opening race of the day is for first section of "E" Class China ponies and, from the entries. Piet Hein (Mr. P, P. Botelho) should have little difficulty in winning, although Dow-Jones (Mr. 5. L. Yuen) will have to be reckoned with on account of its win in the Dublin Handicap over the distance at Fanling at the Jast National Success, which meeting. failed to place at Fanling when it was made favourite, may do bet- ter on Sunday with Mr. B. L. Tao,

saine

- its stable jockey, up, while Mata- dor (Mr. S. C. Liang) is also tap able of extending the above ponies if on form.

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Cuban Love (Mr. K. 1. Ip), with another 7 lb. off in weight, should again be placed, while Mac's Ad- venture (Mr. Chao), which has the second been demoted from section, should not be disregarded as it is capable of winning.

National Anthem should win, with Black Diamond second and Cuban Love third, leaving Mac's Adventure possible

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for upset.

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THE LINGNAN RACE NO. 4. HANDICAP: FIVE FURLONGS "D" Class China ponies and, in This race will be contested by

view of the short distance,

In

the

look for the my opinion

I nominate Plet Hein to win,thing to do will be to however, with Dow-Jones Bec. Sprinters. ond and National Success third. finish will be fought out between RACE NO. 2. THE CHINSHAN Blue Field (Mr, Chao), Love'y

HANDICAP (SECOND

Star (Mr. P. P. Botelho) and Night Express (Mr. Ip Kui-ying). SECTION): SIX FURLONGS

In came Lovely Star, which Second section of "E" Class

in the China ponies will figure in this second to Eve of Peace event, Sports Venture, for its win Amoy Handicap for novice joc- of the in the Szechuen Handicap (Second keys on the second day

Meeting, has a good Section) at the last meeting in Annual Macao, has been penalised by 7 16. chance of winning its first race in It will again be taken out by Mr. Macao as it is noted for its speed J. Nolasco, a fast improving novice over this distance. It will, how- jockey of the Macao Colony, who ever, have Night Express to rec- pony came in will have 5 lb. allowance, so that, kon with as this it will actually be carrying only third in the Kongmun Plate over 2 lb. more on Sunday. I think it the mile at the Valley at the last has a good chance of winning meeting and is also fast. again, although Gallant Marshai (Mr. S. W. Pan), which was third in the above race, with a 5 lb reduction in weight since they last met, may extend it.

New Bedford (Mr. L. B. Chao) is quite a speedy animal, but I have little information regarding its current form.

B'e Field is now very fit and is capable of causing an upset, which however, I do not antici- pate just yet.

My choice is Lovely Star to win, with Night Express second and Blue Field third.

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LEFT FOOT

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By BEST BALL

On Rolling terrain

golf courses presents many occa- sions when the ball must be or from

uphill played downhill Fe. Balance is essen- tial in both instances and for best this is the uphill lie. maintained by having the ball located off the left foot using a normal stancz. A slight bend the in the left knee, keeps body on even reel, similar to knee action in a motor During the backswing an ef- fort must be made to keep a measure of weight on the left foot as this guards against the tendency to fali away from the bal, a not unnatural reaction under the circumstances.

car.

On downhill lies the ball is located nearer the right foot. Th's position plus the use of a more lofted club than usual under similar distance re- quirements, will tend to get the ba'l into the air. It is es- sential that the player make certain of following through, keeping the clubhead travell- ing as close to the ground as nossib'c.

Next Article:-The Backstroke.

BADMINTON TOURNEY

RACE NO. 5. THE LUNG chen HANDICAP: ONE MILE This is the main event of the I nominate Sporte Venture to

for *p! take first place, with Gallant afternoon and will be Marshal second and New Bed Class China nonies, which have started at a race meeting during ford third.

On the result of this race RACE NO. 3. THE CHINSHAN 1940. HANDICAP (THIRD SECTION):, the big $1.00 sweep depends.

SIX FURLONGS

Fairy Ousel (Mr. Wei) won the

this Following is to-day's Badmin- This is the last race for "p" Chung Hwa Handicap over Class China ponies and, on the distance at the January meeting ton Championship programme:— strength of its last win in the and has been penalised by 7 lb. Szechuen Handicap (Third Sec-but, as it won comfortably on that

TAKE HER BOWLING— SHE'LL ENJOY IT, TOO! Make a bowling "date"! Your

occasion, I don't think the extra weight will prevent it from win- ning again. It should be sternly epposed by Shanghai 4 (Mr. K. Kwok), which was second in this same race, as it will have an ad- vantage of 10 lb. Meadow Eve. (Mr. S. W. Pan) was a disappoint- ment in the Chung Hwa Handi- cap. although it came in third. It should do better this time with an allowance of 4 lb. from Fairy Qusel. Fairy Auk should do well if ‘aken out by an experienced jockey....

Fairy Ousel fa my choice for firet-place, with" Shanghal. 4 "recondTM and Meadow Eve third, a

RACE NO. 6. THE SHERKI

PLATE: SIX FURLONGS This is the last race of the day and novice jockeys' will be given |mounts on "X" Class China ponies

that have not won more than $100 in stakes since January 1, 1941. The Spirit of

AT RECREIO Junior Singles

P. A. Yvanovich v. T. S. Young (8 p.m.)

A. L. Fisher v. J. L. Anderson (9 pm.).

Senior, Doubles

C. Y. Yung and S. Koh v. P. K. Hooi and H. F. Chew (8.30 p.m.).

Joe Louis tells one on himself. A Negro bootblack was doing a good job on a customer's shoes when the customer inquired

"What do you think about Joe Louis making those stump speeches for the Republicans?!!

"Just what you could expect " replied the bootblack "Dom mil- lionaires always stick together.”

wife or sweetheart will enjoy it Nolasco) won the uig - (Mrì | Armstrong, Fritzie Zivic, had to

as much as you do. Take her, to the most congenial, rendezvous int town.

HONG KONG

Republican

Until he caught up with Hemy Aght to eat, which is why his Handicap (Third Section) at the start against Al Davis at Madison November meeting last year, and Square Garden recently, was his on that performance, alone. should 14th of the year. account for this race it 18. far thers entered, Hvisage should (Mr.

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For the first time in history, it is Platoon Match:-1, "H.Q." Coy. understood, Hong Kong Volunteer 1st Mdx., (321); 2, H.M.S. Tamar, Defence Corps has placed in the (308); 3, 5/7th Rajput Regiment machine-gun match, their Team 1, (3), (308); 4, 5/7th Rajputs Regi- comprised of members of the 'ment (1), (302); 5, "H.Q." Coy. Mobile Column, being runners-up 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots, (200); to Team 1, of 5/7th Rajputana Re- 6, 5/7th Rajput Regiment (2). giment.

(279); 7, 1st Middlesex "C" Com-

also

carried off in the services

the team

Apart from their winning this pany, (277) and 5/7th Rajput Re- Regiment giment (4), (277); 9, 2nd Bn. The event, Rajputana

honours Royal Scots "C" Company 14 Pla- revolver toon, (289); 10, 1st Middlesex "A" match with a total of 442 points, Company, (282); 11, 2nd Bn. The beating their nearest rivals, 1st Royal Scots "B" Coy. 12 Platoon, a (238); 12, 1st Middlesex "B" Cem- Bn., Middlesex Regiment, by

pany, (235): 13, 2nd Bn. The Royal single point.

Scots "A" Coy. 9 Platoon, (213); 14, 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots "D" Coy, 17 Platoon, (212) and 15, 1st Middlesex "B" Company, (211).

Association Service Rifle Cham. Allo, R.E.,

M'Sex. Success

The Company match was won by "C" Company, 1st Bn., Middle- sex Regiment, when they scored pionship:-1, L/Cpl. 342 points to beat H.M.S. Tamar, (48); 2, Sgt. Cole, R.M., (46); 3, who came second, by 16 points, Sgt. Sargent, HK.P., (44); 4, Sgt. while their "H.Q." Company won Puran Singh, H.K.P., (41); 5, Cpl. the platoon match with a score of Langford, 1st Mdx., (41); 6, Sgt. Rushman, R.M., (39); 7, W.O. Tol- 321 points.

list of

Lance-Corporal Allo, of Royal lison, R.A.F., (38); 8. L/Sgt. Nunn, 20 R.E., (38); 9, Cpl. Gashi, R.A.F., Engineers, led the qualifers for the Association Ser-(37); 10, Sgt. Griffith, R.M., (37); 11, Cpl. Sher Singh, H.K.P., (37); vice Rifle championship.

12, Mne. Croft, R.M., (37); 13,

Several competitors, who scored Mne, Richardson, R.M. (36); 14,

similar points on Wednesday the deliberate competition, fre off this morning.

in

Cpl. Henley, R.A.F. (32); 15, Sgt. will Priddy, 1st Mdx., (31): 16, Sgt.

Booth, 2nd R.S., (20); 17, Piper

Following were yesterday's re- Stewart. 2nd R.S., (27); 18, Pte. sults with scores in brackets:

Hatfield, 1st Mdx., (22); 19, Pte. Machine-Gun Match:-1, Team Buller, 1st Mdx., (20) and 20, Pte. 2, 5/7th R.R., (169); 2, Team 1, Sturges, 1st Mdx., (18). H.K.V.D.C., (147); 3, Team 1, 5/7th R.B (115); 4. Team 1, 1st Bn. Mdx., (98); 5, "C" Cay, 2nd Bn. R.S.. (91); 6, Team 2, H.K.V.D.C.,! (69); 7, Team 2, 1st Bn. Mdx., (60) and 8, "D" Coy., 2nd Bn. R.S., (42).

5,

Craigengower Teams

The following will represent Craigen. sower C.C. in League Cricket matches

to-morrow:

1st XI v University (Away) :-E, Zim- Services Team Revolver Match: mern (Capt.), T. H. Edgar, E. H. Es- --1, 5/7th R.R.. (442); 2, 1st Bn. mail, A. J. Hulse, M. C. Hung, A, K. Mdx., (441): 3, 2nd Bn. R.S., (388);Ismail. S. Leonard, E. J. Mitchell, W. Wong Sling. G. Souza and J. L. Young 4. H.M.S. Tamar, (374) and

Sayc. Corps of Military Police (372).

2nd XI v Recreio (Home)-A. M. Company Match:-1, "C" Com- Omar (Capt.), N. Broadbridge, U. H. pany, Ist Bn. Middlesex Regiment, Esmail, A, B. Hamson, A. Hung, C. (342) and 2. Royal Marines, w. Lam. E. A. Lee, J. W. Leonard, T. Tamar, (326).

Lock, U. M. Omar and W. K. Way.

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