1947-12-06 — Page 12

BUREN

THE PERFECT

SWISS WATCH

CHINA MAIL

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1947.

CURTAIN DROPS ON 1947 Lien

RACING SEASON Well-known S'hai

TIPS BY "RAPIER "

Rair No. 1.

BLUE PETER

SOUVENIR

HIRFIELD

Rate No. 2

Outsider:-Argus.

GOLDEN DRAGON

PEACOCK

JEEP HING

Outsider Whirlaway.

Race No. 3.

ROSE EMME

FIFTH ALARM ROYAL COMMISSION

Race No. 4.

Outsider Sunlight,

HOSTILE WITNESS BURGE

LOLA SAVOLA

Rai No. 5.

Quiziter-Jadestone

NORSE QUEEN SUANNON NOOKUNPOTS

Race No. 6.

Outsider Daity Bell.

FLYING WHEEL

TUNNY

TOOTSIE

Outsiders-Shanghai Beauty.

Race Na, 7.

SPEEDAWAY

HAPPY FALLEY

MASTERPIECE

Quaider:-Crown Fitness.

Services Boxing On Tuesday

Jockey Starred

The Twelfth Extra race Meeting, to be held this afternoon at the Valley, will ring down the curtain on the 1947 racing season, held under the auspices of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

The completion of this meeting Race meeting, when it came third Dia- will mean the end of another year to National Congress, in the

of most enjoyable racing, and Imund Hay Handicap (Firm Secting- From the 1-1/2 Mile post, it appears expect that the keen interest manifest among racegoers during the past few meetings will again be in full evidence this afternoon, if the weather again proves ideal. I shalf not be surprised if this anen- dance constitutes an

(Mr. Boycott),

to have an opportunity of scoring a win here. It will be ridden by Mr. Tang Man Wa, and as far as 1 can see i

real danger will unly come come from Peacock

of alltime record the winery

Section)-1-1/4 Handicap (Second Miles at the last meeting. Kingfisher bleas been very lightly treated, lart 1

for an extra race meeting.

The first Saddling Bell will rung at 1-30 P.M, with the first race

at 2-00 P.M. sharp,

The Hong Kong Autumn

the

very much whether it is good to beat either of the above The latter how lone well

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MAJOR BATTLE RAGING

A Winning Streak IN STH. HONAN

Manila, Dec. 5.

'Lien Hwa continued to maintain their winnlits streak when they blanked out a Manila All Chinese team 3-0 this. afternoon in their third soccer match here.

Although the loent boys displayed fine defensive leani- work, they were outplayed from the beginning.

The Malayans are playing a return match tomorrow against the Manila Football League team whom they over- whelmed in their initial game early this week-Reuter.

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***

INDIAN SOFTBALLERS

TO MEET "THE REST"

(By "Grandstand")

Caledonian Once again the peace and tranquility of Caroline HII will be disturbed with resounding battle- cries of contesting Softball teams as the In- dians take on the Rest of the Colony at 10 a.m. followed by the clash between the Chinese belles and the Portugese lassies in the last of the Softball Exhibitions at the South, China Stadium, held in aid of the local Boys' and Girls' clubs organisations.

Ch 22nd may

be a good het for

pions will form the main attraction of seven events, and

place. Jeeping is coming

on

in a program result with fast nicely and, with Mr. Hadgman up, i

should certainly be well backed!.

Third Race

keen

racing times being recorded.

Mr. C.B. Maller, well-known think this combination is well worth jockey in Shanghai, will be riding a ticket each way. [bis father's pany, Suolight in the Finale Handicap (Firm Section) for "B" Class over the Derby Distance.

First Race

Lingeverd Handicap-{First Sec tion)One Mile.

yevin Miles.

This is the first section of race for "B" Class Australian ponic

the

Crack Red Troops Leave

Tapieh Base

Shanghal, Dec. 5.

A major battle was raging in the south of Honan province today as 50,000 crack troops of Com- munist General Liu Po. Cheng were breaking out of their base in the Tapieh mountains on the border of Honan-Anhwel-Hopeh provinces and running headlong into a strong column closing in on the area.

Massing

General Pal Chung-hai, the only 30,000 Communists still en- Minister of National Defence, trenched in the mountains to be who has been personally direct dealt with. ing offensive against one-eyed General Liu's forces from his new headquarters at the Yangtse port of Klukiang, has proceeded io Hankow in order to be near- er the scene of this engagement.

General Hau Two-yi, the Chier Shen Y-who with General Liu of Staff of General Pat Chung-o-cheng shares the command of the Communist forces south of Bi'a Klaklong

headquarters, the Great Wall-is massing an claimed tonight that Government army of 60,000 well-trained men troops had virtually completed

ten days oT BO

the Tapleh

Chinese Press reports tonight, however, slate that General

battle.

the

Joe Louis

Bout May Be

Broadcast

Provided reception is 18- vourable, a recording of tho Joe Louis-Jur Walcott fight will be attempted by, ZBTV today.

If successful, the record- ing will be broadcast to night.

Two Wives Trusted Him For 22 Years

Chicago, Dec. 5.

A 60-year-old man was

The progenumie opens with a race; and, looking over the entries, I don't they were eliminated by Greasbe Ernie 'Flash' Robbins, Cop-at 80,000 men, and said a decl-securing the support of the gen years to his first wife, Bertha,. They

In-

M. Omar holding the mid- our operator a bway Rack and Benny 'Bean- However,

Football Teams

Communists.

The

She

him for divorce. Government controlled cald he married her in 1925 Central News Agency reported under the name of Thomas Laurence from Pasting today that General Healy. They have two childrel- Mao Tse-tung,

China's number boy, of 12

12 and

a girl of ning, Eva said she learned of the first one Communist, has convoked a ennference of all topranking wife when she discovered her hus Communist milltary and political band's real name, Foley, stamped in leaders in the mountainous area his clothing. of Wester Hopel.

the encirclement of General Liu's at a point about 100 miles north-accused today of having Heavy logging Saint left-with Rob Verlysen at left. 50,000 strong army which is now cast of the present fighting and supported two wives for gardener Jindoo Hussain has Just in case any of the starry fighting savagely between Sin. they decide to participate in 22 years, maintaining been nominated to hold the side should leave his hitting yang Kwangchuan highway in Meanwhile, General Fu Tso-y, them in homes only a

and utilities Ray South Houan nanbagerial reins of the Indian suit at home,

newly appointed C-in-C in North mile apart. Finale Handicap (First Section) contingent in their bid to re- Cantro and Maurice Verlyser mountains to avoid annihilation. China, told reporters in Peiping

He said a definite decision

that his new headquarters would gain pride and prestigo lost will be standing by with their

ought to be forthcoming within be set up in the immediate future

Neither "wife" found out about the when they suffered their frat war-clubs,

somewhere in

suburbs of other until last summer. recent years when

General Hau estimated the Pelping.

Thomas Lawrence Foley, railroad Arbiters for this fracas will total strength in the Taploh area setback in

He stressed the importance of conductor, has been married for 18 for "D" Class Australian ponies and think I shall be far wrong in stat

Britain in the last Omelat

per Sheppard and Happy Halli.sive victory in the present eral public in the Government's have three children-all grown up.

·******16*** Unclassifed Subscriptian punies of ing that the winner will come from ternational series.

day.

South Honan battle would leave military campaign against the The other woman, Eva, la ating 1947 that have not started. For its the following: Rose Emme (M

Fifth Alarm (Mr. Starting

will be battery Ostromoll}, ellor in winning the Galloway

There have been several (Mr. Moller), | Kassa Nazarin and that pep- Handicap (First Section-1-1/4 Miles Francis), Sunlight

both the Chinese К. at the last meeting, Airfield (Mr. Royal Commission (Mr. Fuery hind-snatching Sabu Samy changes in Tang Man Wa) will have carry Chiu) and Jeep Lee (Mr. Hodgman), to apark an infleld line-up with and Portuguese line-ups during substantial Rose Emme won the St. Andrew's Homerun' Baker at first base, the last few days which has got 19 lbs. more. quite ຕ increase. In view of this heavy

bit groggy. Stakes hut-

(First Section "B" Class)

there is a rumour desi 1 doubt whether it can do better over the mile at the last meeting and than place.

that manager- 1 rather like Souvenir, has accordingly been penalised

pole' Omar cavorting around around town which will again be ridden by Mr. 10 hs. As the pony is very fit

pea the far turn. The task of coach Bill Woo for China has

Her attorneys sald neither ifé althought it has been the moment I don't really

The report added that General became suspicious because of Foley's the windy alley come up with several new "dis-: 3 lbs. after coming in that the additional 10 lbs, will hin plugging up

its chances to the above pony at the las: der

will represent Mao arrived at the "new hide-work with the railroad which kept but has been allotted to Capone coveries" and will field one of Very much,

Rumjahn while Jindoo Hussain, the strongest teams ever to re- Club against Army today, at 4.15 out" from Fowping. 80 miles him away from home several days It is just possible that itis has to be remembered that

present China in the Interna-

each week.alted Press. longer

p.m. on Sookunpo ground:-Mor-west of Paoting Reuter. by half a Junior Markar will redeem self by An inter-Services box-afternoon

tionai games. From asked,

the pan. R. Thompson, R. Tattam, and C.

Tmilc. The question 10 be

'Stracham. Si BASE teres. Defensively the Indians

Henderson, L.V. held at the Fleet Club (Mr. Hodgman)

lan) i, carrying the extra distance? Somehow, I bave are practically air-tight and if by our intelligence department Cessford, JR.

H.M.G. I figure on the following prob- Carrol, D. McWhirter, Theatre on Tuesday-weight of 159 lbs, and, as

class higher than the

Mary Ng (pit Forsgate, EJ. Brown, T. Bow- above again. Fifth Alarm after coming in batting averages are anything able line-up:

D. Johnston panies, 1 don't extra to be on lads (catcher), Alice man, G. Godfrey.

and J. Smoll.

Tokyo, Dec. 5. (First Section Bay Handicap been arranged between the cream jot winning. Arg "gainst its chances From the 1-1/2 Mile Post has been

Mar (1st base), Ulie Khoo

SCAP today announced the (2nd base), Peg Gee (3rd

Identities of the two army fliers reserving for this meeting and with

base), Helen Lo (short-stop).

killed when a C-47 crushed on 142 lbs. to carry is a decided danger.

Outfielders: Jean Leo, Mary The following are the St. Mount Fuji last Sunday. The Rest outfit under 'Doc' Bunn and Ella Chinn. I may be Joseph's Football Fourth Race

Club players | They are: Lt. Maurice E. Molthen has been selected by wrong.

for the week-end:-

Jones, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the Bonesetter himself-and)

Seniors v Eastern Caroline Hill, and Lt. James A. Phillips, Jnr. One fire engine was despatch- he's been around the circuit

Saturday, pan-MacDougall; of Hollister, California.-Unit- ed to the scene, but the fire was long enough to know

Ramon Ma and Castilho; Pacheco.ed Press.. pitching staff

the

and

Sherry

The following

aver this distans this race this time ing tournament is to be think the pony can manage it. Blus therefore, is whether it can last Bucks will be roaming the pas meagre information handed in M.L. Chester, A.

night, Dec. 9.

Peter

The

a deterren

lemoted

think the

(Mr. Miu) recent-

"C" Cinss moment, but

frola

A programme of ten fights has

of the Service boxers. Proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls fighting fit at the Clubs Association.

doubt whether it

it is good chough for this distance. Should the race be

The general public are invited to attend the tournament which will start at 8 pm, Seats, which

the slaw side during the early ages it may have a chance

of

feeling that Rose Emme can win

can be booked at the Fleet Club inning, wherwise 1 look to it in lion)—One Mile. i

Office, are $10, $5 and $3.

he plated. Rosebud (Mr. Brodie is Alt bouts will consist of three not to be averlooked, as it ran very 2-minute rounds.

following well at the last weeling

The

gains

Lingerers Handicap-{Second Ser-

Second Section "D" Class Aur tralian ponies and Unclassified Sub- is the programme:L. Wir. Pul- Airtight and Souvenir when it came scripion panics of 1947 that have not Hng (H.M.S. Tamar) V D/M. in third.

started will fight out the issue. For Klemms 1st Innisk); Cpt. Atkin-

Galloway Handicap winning the son (R.A.F. Koftak) v Sio. Drott

over the (Second Section)

Cham man Course at the last.

(H.M.S. London): Sgt. Jones (1st. Devons) Y Mne. Kettlewell (H.M.S. London); Sgt. Corr

Second Race

Last Chance Handicap,-(Fira

Innisk) v Mus. Bull (H.M.S.Section):-Nix Furlongs,

London); LA.C. Naylor (R.A.F. Kaitak) v Sgt. Barr (1st Innisk): P.O. Sculling (H.M.S. London) valian

Inion

Hostile Witness

of

will be hard to beat.

Doc's Pick

Portuguese

a ball-

will comprise several practices and

from

mentor

Pereira, Carvalho or Cruz Gómes

Reserves:-Castilho, and Peres. Linesman:-A. Sousae.

player when he sees one. The The Portuguesas have had Alrosa and Manson; Xaier, G. George White of the Canucks. Eddio Marques is still finding and B. Omar, Madenp macer Sid Hollands difficulty in selecting a final re- Juniors v Kowloon Motor Bus and Jeff Dempsey of the Police. presentative side

his on Sunday, Police ground 2.30 Hobo Gomes, aggressive base galaxy of stars. However, af-pm-Jones, Roza Pereiro, and (Mr. Vitro stealing receiver for the Hong] ter spending several alcepless Brown: Noronha A. Xavier and Kong Baseballers, has been nights, not to mention losing Martinis; Nuno, Soares, Santos, will have to carry 7-lbs. more. De hand-picked for catching du- hair, Eddie has come up with Erleksen, and Ebrahim.

pite this extra burden, however,

ties with the rest of the infeld the following tentative line-up: The this race for "C" Class Aus-still think it has a good chance

made up of Stan Leonard at Battery Terry Noronha and (Mi scoring another win, Burge poules, Whirlaway (Mr.

first, Bimbi Ablong at second Patsy Ribeiro, 1st base Inez) - 1. Cpl. Laurenson (1st Innisic): Ostrosmoff) will be called on

for eaming in second to the (H.M.S. Lon-shoulder top-weight due to the fact shove pony at the last meeting has and Dave Leonard at third. In Soares and Hilda Soares; 2nd

"Doc's" words there would be Base the same endI expect it its weight

Alec Mendonza and Molthen, Jindoo Hussain and that it was recently demoted from to make an effort to run a way with no Softball without the Bam, Therese Remedios; 3rd Base Kassa Nazarin. Plo.

Finch (1st Devons) Sto, differently at the that to theetings sime, it

Junior League schedule for Mech. English (H.M.S. London)

surprise may spring a

corner have turned many coupled with the heavy burden, Lola Sapola (Mr. Miu) has been hit Into a putout.

Only the windy alley remains the week-end v Plo. Thomas (1st Devons); cannot recommend it as the likely

the unchallenged position for Mne. Higgs (H.M.S. London) v winner, judging from the way Gulpenalised by 1 h. for its third post.

flcet-footed Irene Castilho, who Batarday 12.47 Lambert (lat

Devons) den Dragon ran at the 9th, Extra

tion this

same race. At the dis

The Filipinos will be repre- is in a class all by horself, tance is more to Its liking, I

sented by Igmar Ericksen at, Outfielders will bo chosen from pect to see it fairly near at the

short-stop with Bomber Thomp- Girlie Gnan, Bernie Remedios, (Mr. finish. Happy Season

on in the right garden. George Terry Bilva,

and

A.E. McLaughlin

Sto. Donnelly (H.MS. London) v

Shich)

10

dan) y Pte. Finch (1st Devons) Clars. It has been running in the race. It not overhauled in good whose bullet pegs from the hot Cynthia Motta and Aida Castro.j

Pic

FOOTBALL FIXTURES:

Kitchee And KMB

To

Clash Today

One of the most important games in the Second round of the First Division of the Football League will be played this afternoon at Cause- way Bay when Kitchee and Kowloon Motor Bus meet.

*. 25th P.A.., Navy 2.30 Ref:-FA. Barretto, Liaosmen: K.H. Teang/Blvers.

p.m.

A win for Kit-Chee will prac Navy tically assure them of the title while a win for Motor Bus will bring them into the running for the Championship.

PG Harriman) disappointed its hackers

Tercan

2:48 pm. United Nations v Rangers

Umpire Thilo itemedios, Ни Wingles, Le Cestro.- 4.00 pm. Cosmos v Wildfres

Umpirear Ha! Wingler, Nemodice, Bamy.

the last time out by being unplaced. Saunders of the V.R.C., now Baptista. Eddie, you've got a Sunday, 1.15.47 but may make amends this afternoon heading the butting race, is job.

over this distance, Jadestone (Mr. down for the centre-field slot Castro), although unplaced at

the

last meeting in the first section of

the above race, is, a capable miler

nicety. An upset from this combina tion is quite possible as the pony is running well at the morning gallops Fifth Race

.

No less. unenvious will be the

•

job of umpiring this game, and

and the distance should fit it to a appested, it was carrying 155 tb.the following have been select- It was then beaten by Peacock but ed for the task: Prexy Doc! with this pany not running, it would appear that Tootsie is due for a win at last. He will again be ridden by Mr. Tang Man Wa, and the weight Is 4 lbs. more than the previous Yura) however, mast bay (Mr. B. L.

-1/4 Kong Autumn Champions:-

|1-184. Afiles.

must be regarded as a dangerous contender as it, will be carrying 140 lbs., 2lba. Tess than at the the last meeting when it lost to the

above pony by length,

beld

2.4 p.m. Jagnaj v Daredevila

Umple Doe Molthen, Babu Leo Tavares,

4.00 p.m. Elezen v Blao Beetles

Umpire Fal Wing loc, Hamedios, Erickson.

Philp

AIR VICTIMS

British

FIRE ON SHIP IN HARBOUR

A small fire, causing only slight damage, occurred in the aft hold the 8.s. "Rock Mountain" at 12.67 a.m. yesterday as the lay in the No. 3 Dock, Kowloon Docks.

-extinguished -before-its- arrival.-

Assurances

On Japan Peace

London, Dec. 4.

A high Australian source today disclosed here that Australia had received renewed assurances, from Britain that the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Ernest Bevin) would not agree to the Soviet or Chinese proposals for Big Power veto in the Japanese peace settlement.

The source said the reassur- ances come after China pro- posed that the 11 nations of the Far Eastern Commission start work on the Japanese

Princess A

treaty, with veto rights reserv Drunken

Sayed to Russia, the United

States, Britain and China.

Pallu

All above games et ́C.D.A. Ground.

Last Practice Games At Today's Rugby

(By "CRUMS”)

Today's Rugger games at Sookunpoo are the last practice games before the· Quadrangular Tournament next week.

...

ment.

7

Driver?

-London, Dec. 5.

To date, Britain has answer- ed neither the Chinese note nor the subsequent Soviet proposali for a January meeting of the Thirty-four year old PrinceAm Council of Foreign Ministers Indira Devi, of Kapurthala, was for the purpose of starting pleading not guilty before a today committed for trial after. work on the Japanese settle London magistrato to a charge of driving a car while under the The British and American influence of drink to such an to be incapable of This is the main event of

talks on the Russian, and pro- extent as afternoon and is confined to Aus

sumably the Chinese, proposal having proper control.

She was allowed a bail of tralian ponies, winners at 1947 Extra Race Meetings of this Club

are going on here in official

•£60,** Seventh Race.

secrecy. previous to ilis meeting only, Weight

A police officer said that is 147 lbs. Only six panies have been

Finale Handicap-{Second · Ste

The Australian source said, car, driven erratically in Hyde St. Joseph's, who meet Eastern Kit Chee v. K.M. Bus. Navy 4 entered for this cace, and I repetion) 1-1/2 Miles.

"At the Canberra conference Pork, struck a refuge and after- at Carolino Hill, will have the

p.m.

following to the

At 8 pm, the Navy aro hay have had considerable experi- last August,, nations of the wards moved repeatedly from assistance of their Macao play-

Ref.:-C. Tunstall, Lluesmen: Daisy Bell (Mr. V.V. Needa,) Norie Second Section "B" Clus" " Aus- Ing their final trial when, the once at home and who, when British Commonwealth agreed the side to the centre of the ers and should give Eastern

Pie. Sheon/A.M.. Les. 1

Queen (Mr. D. Black), Shannon tralian good game.

ponies will wind up the day's 4th Submarino Flotilla meets they get used to the local condi-that there would be no big road. When he stopped, the car 2ND DIVISION "A":

mo), Sookuppets

XMr. The following is today's pro-H.Q.L.F. v. Talkoo, Sookunpoe 8.W. and V. DIY

(MF

and the year's programme. For com the Rest of the Navy. This tions, should greatly strengthen power veto in the Japanese the Princess got out, smelling

In second to Hurricane la grümmt; - Dkka

the brilliant man-Rob Roy, Handicap (Riccond Section should be an Interesting match the Club side. Carrel will be question. Now Mr. Bovin has strongly of alcohol, and was so 1ST DIVISION

which Daisy ner

Bell secured its

an the majority of one side playing in the front row in the given the

renewed assurance unsteady that she had to hold Inniska v South China. Sookun-Soul China V. Police, G. Zil previous win, there is no doubt that fast mering. Spedaway. (Mr. 6.W come from H.M.B. Loudon, who place of Meffam who is on the that he will stick to that po- his arm

con bald that supported this far been, Penalised is in will provide the nucleus of the sick list and Chester in the Hey!

A police surgeon, said that | Tang/ has 14 afternoon, But It has to be remems whilst Happy Valley (Mr. K. Kwok) Navy side for the second half contre in the place of J. Taylor He said Australia felt that she was unable to sit up and Navy V. Dockyard, H. Vailey "gbered that the distance is over the has gone up 7: 151, for, taking third of the other from H-M.3. Ada-Other, changes due to injuries positione "are as firmly against port.descritte

ibs, of the season, and the majority who is out of the Colony. Champidat

both the British and American could not stand without sup and I canarot re-pe therefore, that theva..........two | meant who hava provided most | Other | Ref.:AF. Wills. Linemen: Kit Chee v. WD, Chinese, H. Val a race beyond à mile, I must, undefeated Club extension of the veto to the The Princere said: "It's the therefore," "elect Nardo Queen, the Crown, Witress (Mr. Ostroumof), petillon will be very keen to side are Morgan for Ingham at Far East as can be expected firat trouble I have had."---Reu-

143. bis must also be on United Press.

term Club; South China, Club Egg/*g the 10th. Extra Race Meeting siderner two pinkles: tikmed:?a? both these ships are still in Taylor in the back row of the

"The latter, pony

poo p.ni

Ref: IL Bilsby, Linesmon; V.

F.. Mak/P.PLAN

Kwong Wah v. Buffs, Police 2.30

- BI. Lui/ELT:"Nichols.

Police v. Chub, Police p.m.

Ref.:- Brogan,Linesmen: J.

Ward/P.MXavieri, s

RAFACAA Club 4. p.m.

RAH Pullock, Linass

St. Joseph's

CHI

2.30 p.m.

Ref.:-A. Loung.

Ref.:P.

2.30 p.m.

Ref:Q.M.SI. Tamlyn.

ley. "I" 4 p.m. Ref. Farmer. SAND DIVISIÓN "B","

ARANZARSM. Watson

C. Cadro, Vi: Signala, H. Valley

Ref.:=Harris.

Valloy

**H® 230°p.m..

Mr..

Hodyguanle

collect

be

Dalay Bell

lo.the

118

ve when he examined the Princesa

The following will represent May and Sixth Bace

ten pozalbly win. MEN Hong Kong.

At 4.15 the Army are enter: The Army haya a strong side 19 Land Forces against a Printed and publishe Last Chance, Handice) enforcend plece, 33, Brodie]; Hel Pullq1 (246)

on the Scokumpoo + Ground," 2,30 Mrtaining the Club Chief later but and with their dangerous p.m.He Land Forces: Par prop Section) 313, Furlongi

Wang Yas), and, Blying, Arrow, Tail inte vill contented by the Shier), should, Rud Support, inda, ent from the Club point of view backksmes well turn the tables Walls Emith, Darry, Brown, Winte

Tot ề mẫu, but, for 1st other talnor will be the appearance of Car on the Club who beat them 14-0 son, Clarke Harrison, Bennet, fames" Kestes/: Winds

Butzeland Chester, both of whom two weeks ago

Hong Long.

Kannikan. Baulch?