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THE PERFECT

SWISS WATCH

CHINA MAIL

SOFTBALL EYES CENTRED

Police Raid Pirates Hide-Out

ON THE

FEMALE LOOP

A plan to mine the s.s. "Fatshan" and the s.s. "Wusuch" was nipped in the bud by the Police inte who raided a pirate hide-gle should draw

(By "Grandstand")

All eyes of followers of the female loop-and there are many -- will be on the. Wahoos-Aces scuffle this week, as these two outfits lock horns tomorrow at 11.15 a.m. in an all- out struggle to achieve an advantage in the race for the "China Mail" Trophy. Pushing all other scheduled games see how they can do it with the hur

the background, thin titanic den of pitching falling on the slender the biggest shoulders of sweet little Audrey crowd this season. Arbiters for this Brooks. The Bees might have been a out off Tai Shek Passage fraens selected by the Umpires Board team, but with the side weakened by in the Pearl River Delta behind the plate with able assis Bernie Remedine to the Aces, they be Piexy Doc' Mekhen calling the transfer of Sheila Sitva and on Thursday, according tios Rorario and Igmar Eriksen are now just a collection of players. to Chinese press ages last night.

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mess-aring the Burd remarked while have found her pitching stride as she An official of | Canuckette finger Alice Mar seem in the Umpires

་་་ ་བ ole fating a game last week, that one returned a brilliant near-record per Acting on Information. of the toughest assignments that can formance of 12 strikeouts against the. reupane of police was sent and be allotted to an umpire is enlling a powerful Wahoos last week. to investigate, fin senching an | female dog-fight. The Ole Homeseites | til is not likely to give Alier mach Inter

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trouble and the only polas of nay in- Shek will love his hands fult this week- Pasage, they came nering a low cuiss one of dose corner pitches and terest in this tussle still be whether

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tugging Maple Leafer Ulie Khon hu in the undergrowth.

The ways of bounty

be able to fasten her average fo There were signs that the or-

of the ensat of the but had made and everybody love a champion. The within threatening distance

(previous week, the Wildears weer hex Big Three. hammed retreat, apparently hay-avorites, but the Aves snatches The batting race in the ladies loup inge de a tipped sif that the pH that

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1 is a largo section of the bleacherite birless in four tries. The other men 9 am a disassembled. Teller who ar still haval to the Green Owisher of the Big Three, Walog first-

Bet rents man borss as they acker Bila Soares, also had a din Dowall to remulled at on the cat's whers path again the astrous werk-end as she could not night at Now. W lack the 2. 8. Aces business the wis in their first come through with the

necessary Kwen Pat was hul by a Tiller | Creonversand the coaching depart-nfety against the Canadiennes, Th

In Ta Slek Pasage re pls have been strengthened. Coach following are averages ahove sulting in more than 20 passen. Puster

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Athletics

For Macao

The Chinese Athlette First Division football team left for Macao this morning nad will meet Combined Macao this afternoon.

In

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1948.

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Beg Lewis (right), Arsenal's centre forward, misses the ball when he attempted to head it, during the match against Sheffield United at the Arsenal - Stadium, London, on January (3.

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STAGE SET FOR 1948

ANNUAL

RACING EVENTS

(By "Rapler")

The stage is all set for the 1948 Annual Racing Carnival under the auspices of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which starts at Noon today. The day's programme consists of 11 events, most interesting of which should be the three sec- tions of the Valley Stakes, two sections of the Hopeful Stakes and the Trial Plate.

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Race No. 1

BLUE,PETER SOUVENIR JACKAL

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Outsider>Argui.

Race No. 2,

ARLINGTON .RIFLE

DING HOW

Outsider Blue Ribbon.

Race No. 3.

DESERT KNIGHT. FLUKE SHOT

SAPIENTIA

Outsider: Dominion Day.

Rare No.

PANDA METEOR" SUGARFOOT

Race No. 5.

RASHER SHAHIN

Outsider Surcerer.

QUEEN OF HEARTS ·

Outsider-Constant Star.

Race No. 6.

PRINCE DELIGHT KING OF PEACE ASCOT BEAUTY

Race No. 7.

Outsider: Sidber,

BLUE SKY PERI DIVER HARVARD

Race No. 8.

We have practically the same, fortably. It is possible, however, complement of Jockeys in our that it may be reserved for the midat,

with the addition of Hopoful Stakes (First Section) Messrs. H. P. Chansen, T. Y. In the next race as the mile dis Tung. E. K. Tu Loke from lance is more to its liking. I Shanghol and Mr. T, S. Leong, Boom Town does not accept here, n promising Novico Jockey from I would place Desert Knight as Singapore.

the next best, with Dominion Pleasant Valley, one of the Day as the potential challenger. favourites for the Hong Kong In view of ita recent run over: Derby to be run on Monday, is the mile in 2-00.2, with a Inst definitely not competing in this quarter of 28.3,. This pony is Carnival as the pory is still suf- essentially a sprinter and if it fering from the effect of the does not win here it should be 6-4 rounds run away gallop on borne in mind for future races Déc. 18.

tver shorter distances. First Race

tia is another sprinter and, with Mr. Leong on top, it will have to VICTORIA HANDICAP:-ONE be considered a possible winner. MILE-The curtain will rise on However, taking everything int this event confined to "D" Class; consideration, nominate Boom Australian Ponies, and, lacking Town (If started) to win with over the panics entered, I think Desert Knight the winner will come from one and Sapientia following in the) of the Allowing:-Souvenir (Mr. Grder named. Sequeira), Blue Peter (Mr. Teo),

Fourth Race Jacket (Mr. Ostroumoff), Jades- tone (Mr. Tuy and Argus (Mr. HOPEFUL STAKES.—(FIRST P. Young).

Actually, Souvenir SECTION): ONE MILE. In this is the best pony here, but some race for new Australian Sud- how Mr. Stquetra has never scription Griffins the following been able to obtain the best out should attract the most attention: of. it. This pony ran well to Prince Delight (Mr. Needa), take kecand place in the Linger- Sugarfoot (Mr. Black), Meteor ers Handicap (First Section) at (Mr. Necda) and Sorcerer (Mr. the 18th. Extra carrying 167 Shieh). Prince Delight is great-

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There is just the possibility, ly: fancied in view of its convine however, that Souvenir may and ing gallop over the mile the extra two lbs. a little too 10/1/48 in 2-03.1 with a last quar. much handicap and for this rea- ter 28.2, but on the other hand son I suggest Blue Peter as the Sugarfoot is also credited with a likely winner. In the above race, good gall:p over this distance. Blue Peter carrying 150 lbs. with Meteor should Mr. Hodgman up was beaten by thing to say at the finish, whilst Souvenir by a length, and with Sorcerer is quite good over this Mr. Tao up

it certainly has distance. good chance of reversing its pre-

Fifth Race vious defeat. Jackal has shown

WONGNEICHONG STAKES.- some improvement In form and 1. shall not Men's "A"

be surprised if it (SECOND SECTION): HALF A avenges its defeat, at the bands MILE-This is a sprint event for With the exception of a couple of

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ponies. Jadestone is also good Australian Subscription Gridins, Division wind up their first round" In spite of rival attractions, will be laying a team selected over this distance. As an out- and out of the 40 panies drawn with a three game schedule for the lt is expected that there will be from the Rest on the Club sider, Argus may prove danger- for in this scation, I do not think | ❤❤ week-end, one of which is likely to being on a heart attack. Tony Lopes .R.C. crew take on 'Dor' Moltisen's Baschallers at the CB.A. lot while Canadian tangle with South China the Recrets Football Ground. At In the other falles tilt, the Bees Stoundary Street, the Police will be will be out to avenge a former huni- home in the Ravers in the first league Nation by the Causekettes, I can't game scheduled for that ground,

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The St. Joseph's team will the ontroue when there two outfits Ipave for Maeno tomorrah, is a goal as mine, but judge morning and

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Police, and to express their thanks for all that he has done for St. Joseph's ice 1945.

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Final Games For Quadrangular Rugby

(By 'Crums')

Today's games are the final ones in this season's Quadran. gular Tournament when the Navy plays the RAF & Police and the Army entertains the Club, both games being played on the Stokumpoo Ground the former at 3.15 and the latter at 4.15.

a large crowd to watch Army/Club match.

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Outsider:--Rebel.

NORSE QUEEN DAISY BELL SOOKUNPOTS

Race No. 9.

Outsider:-Shannon,

ROOM TOWN DOMINO FLYING JIB

OutsiderLovely Lady.

Race No. 10.

BLACK MARKET CITY OF BRISBANE KENTUCKY MOON

Outrider:--Larkspur Lat.

Race No. 11,

NORSE PRINCESS

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METEOROLOGIST

Outsider:-Merry Thoughts.

we need look further than the. the Ground next Saturday and on us in view of its fitness.

f:llowing for the eventual win-Norse Queen, which the following Saturday the Club'

won the Second Race

ner:-Rasher (Mr. K. Kwok) The Club have only to win or Interport team will be playing

ifong Kong Autumn Champions draw and the winners of the the United Services at Sockun-

Shahin (Mr. Black), Queen of at the 12th Extra Meeting over WONGNEICHONG STAKES Hearts (Mr. Needa) cup, but Army supporters ro poo,

and Con-1-% Miles, is the best recom- (FIRST SECTION): member that the only team to

HALF Astant. Star (Mr. Tao). Rasher

ismendation for a win here. MILE-This ve lowered the Club colours ternational sories and the Subscription Griffins

After which the Antal In Introduce the

race will serve to regarded in certain quarters as expect it to receive stiff oppost- που Australian the likely winner, and I rather tion from Daisy Bell, which It

to the race| this кепяем

was the Army Blarney Stone, Shiela (keven a ing public, and based on training, so it as it has the stamp of a beat by 1-14 lengths in the race team, when they won

It роду. on the sides) matches will be played.

may, however, referred to above. For the third performances, I think the winner meet with stern opposition from position a great struggle should Club Ground by six points to M.

will be ous of the following: Shahin which is speedy over this casue between Scokumpots and three on December 27th, and

Arlington (Mr.

Ostroumont), distance. Much as I like Queen Shannon. that should the Army win by The

Ding How (Mr. Yuen), Rife cf Hearts, I do not think it will a substantial margin they, as açction Football League was bon (Mr. Shieh),

RAF station inter. (Mr. K. F. Chiu) and Blue Ribbe fast enough here, but bear it

Ninth Race With Arling in mind for well as the Club and Navy will brought to a close. yesterday tin-Mr. Ostroumoff has a Aroat Constant Star is full of life and (THIRD SECTION): HALF A the longer races. WONGNEICHONG STAKES - be in the running when it comes when the Champton 88 opportunity of winning this race, once on the to werking out which team has Squadrong, wore beaten by tion from either Ding few and

move will not be MILE. In this race for the third but ha. may expect strong opposi- casy to overtake. the best average in points.

section of the new Australian team drawn from the Rest of Rifle, both of which are capable The Club have made one the League by the only goal of of giving Arlington a good fight.

Sixth Race

Subs, I don't think I shalt be far change from the team, which the game....

wrong in stating that the ponies Blue Ribbon is also considered TRIAL PLATE: ONE AND A (Mr. Boycott), Flying Jib (Mr. to watch in this race are Dimino defeated the RAF last week,

to The first half of the game good enough extend those QUARTER MILES.-This Alick Taylor is unable to play was very evenly contested with named above, and it may cause will, no doubt, serve as a guide and Lovely Lady

raco Gregory), Ingrid (Mr. Loke), so Smail hus returned to the the

(Mr. Shith) towards picking the ultimate Doming is my ch:ice and I think pack and Clemo, who played alightly batter of the exchanges.

Squadron team faying an upset here.

Third Race

winner of the Hong Kong Derby. It should win, but Flying Jib is such a good game against Sewell, the Colony centre

aud, judging from the entries, I H.M,S. Sussex on Wednesday forward, scored the only goal SECTION): SIX FURLONGS ing that the race will be taught is more to its liking. Ingrid and VALLEY STAKES. (FIRST should not be for wrong In stat not to be ignored, as this pony can move sme nid, the distance for the Rest, about ten minutes This race will be contested by out To assist anyone who fancles the start of tlo.second half.

the following:- 1948 Australion

Panda (Mr.

Lovely, Lady are quite fast over -Yuen), Ataman themischres

Subscription at working out Mrs. Wobater, wife of the Griffins, and

among the (Mr. Neoday, City of Brisbane short, distances and will be near from averages the present position in A.0.C. presented the Cup and ponies entered I think the fol- Mr. K. Kwak) and King of at the finish. I expect to see the the Quadrangular Tournament miniatures to, the winning team. having seen them in training:for been.consistently trained for this Domino, Flying Jib and Ingrid.

lowing are about the best, and Peace (Mr. Taa). Ponds has anish in the foil:wing order! The runner-up of the some time past:-Boom Town distance, and as it has invari PWL FA Competition were, the Signals (Mr. Chiu, K.F.). Desert Knight ably returned good times, it is 5 3 2 47:20 Section, The game was wit Mr. (Ostroumoff), Dominion strongly fancied to win. I think

STAKES. 54 .1 50-'18 hessed by, a fair number of Day (Mr. Chanson) and Sapientia it will meet with strong opposi- (SECOND SECTION): -ONE 2. 28 17 spectators, which included, the (Mr. Lezni), Boom Town has in from Alaman, for although MILE-This race La more or less RAF & Pollte 5 0 5 378 A.0.C. and Mrs. Webster and firm favourite for the Hong the limelight over this distance, Boycott) and amongst the entries

already established. itself Supporters ate romined that Groun Captain. J. N. Jefferson Kong Derby, and if it strips for is quite capable

as a this pony has not been much in a gift for Black Market (Mr. the winners of this tournament and: Mrs. Jefferson/

of winning. I do not think there fan pony this event," it should win com-

of Brisbane has been im to extend it, judging by its mile roving: Intely in its trick work-run in the fine time of 1.58, last out and should give the above quarter 29.2 ecconds en 3/1/48 [two ponies good night for the during training. Fluke Shot

first position. I also recommend. (Mr. T. Y. Tung) should have. King of Pence for consideration. no dimculty in taking the sedind position with Kentucky Mom Seventh Race

(Mr. S. W.. Tang)

fighting out VALLEY STAKES.—(SECOND the third position with Larkspur This is another sprint event for SECTION): SIX FURLONGS — Lad (Mr.. 5. C, Liang). an BAP team at Cox's 'Path at 2 the second section of the new Eleventh Race....

Australian Subs. and, on their

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Navy Club

Army

Tomorrow's Football Fixtures

The following are tomorrow's games in the School Football League: [1..

SENIOR

·TODAY

SENIOR;

Club v Ever (Club 4 p.). 24b. RA. v'Ki; Cheel (Sookupoo 4

p.m.

E.K.P.M. St. Paul' (Club ground

10.30 am.] Referee: Mr. LFM. Bus v South China (Police,

L.S.B.A. Jonis (Tamar), Mid.. (8) Sherwood (Sussex),'' L'Tel, Preston (Tamáṛ)«!

The K.C.C. In XI will entertain

between

Tenth Race HOPEFUL

VALLEY STAKES. (THIRD

St. Stephen's. v Queen's (Club ground Kit' Chéciv K‚Â-Bui1 (Navy" + p.m.). BAF, White, J. Barrow, W.it. Col- the, finish; Praz] Diver (Mr. x. / The last race of the day is an-

da Souzz.E

1.10a.m.) Referee: Mr. Trang King-bang...

... JUNIOR

Home Collowing wou play for the belong foxton mire the SECTION): SIX FURLONGS. *

leum: R.E. Lee, E.Ç. Fincher, following will be prominent at Youth China "Av Club (C. till ledat,)

(ather, sprint affair for tha third

·Ja, Cl. Stapleton, P. Smith, T. Chiu). Blue Sky (Mr. Kwok), Apa Na Kart-Bakay, E. Randall and G.F. Harvard (Mr. Shich) and Rebel Subs. and on their training form! 2 section of the New Australian” JUNIOR "A"

Eastern Chinese A.A. · (Club 2.15.

(Mr. Hodgman); I consider believe that E.K.A.M.v.AC.A.31, (Navy 1 ground! [{g Path)

the winner wi "A" team whit meet Pearl Diver to be, le best, here. 10:10a.m.) Referee: Mr. A. Navy ♥ Talkoo" (Navy

MOST SUNDAY, JAN 18-

F.m.) another R.A.Fat. Kai Tak this and in my estimation. It should come from one of the followings FARMAUSENJOR

afternoon, commencing at 2 p.m.wia comfortably. Bile Sky land omitting probable starters in pre vious Faces:-Norse Princom V.C., Band.J.R. Zuke, R.G. Istrum, done well in training, when

was clocked over the miteit (Mr. Binch), Arcot Brauts: (Be Lapsley FH/Rend, 1., Tribalt, WH. 2.00.1; and, judging from that cott) and Meteorolo "lity (MeS Cowie, J., Wills and CR. Tiernan econd place leaving Harvard the best of this bunch, and

perfamence, it should take Netda); Nome Princess (BALL) Well represent the K.C,G.

and Rebel to: Babi" but the third have no doubt that it win; wid By Golf

•place..

Wanual AM. St. Paul's, (Navy,

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'ground 11.30 -sim.)" Referee: Mr. Sina Tao y Police (Ciab: 4. pan.)

Au Yeung Shing

St. Joseph's v. 86. Stephen's. (Navy z

RN. Rugby Team

ground 10.30am) Refereet Mr.Royal Navy funker to Im, • RA **Kwang Ying ke

& Follco is the Quadrangular Todr bament Match at Bookloþon today

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Eighth Race

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of the Canon not good enough agai above-mentioned, two pon The entries

wil he cought.

Howie ponies: