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WHITSUN HANDICAP MAIN EVENT OF TODAY'S RACES

{By "RAPİER"}

The second day of the Whitsun Race Meeting under the auspices of the Hong Kong Jockey Club will be continued today and, with the weather remaining fino at the moment, there are indications that the last day of the first half racing season will again draw a largo holiday crowd of racing fans.

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There ore 12 events on the programme, the most important of which is the Whitsun Handicap, o handicap for Australian Ponies of previous seasons classified Class 1.

at

the and won way ran

over six Tytam Bay Handicap furlong at the last terting with Mr. Alexander op, many will n doubt rely on it to win. Peronal- that Pegasus should I think

The first suddling bell will, the be rung at 11.30 am. with the noon. first

race starting The timin interval will follow the running of the fourth race, and the first bell after will be rung at 2.30 p.m.

Suffolk

First Race

(Second Atakes Section): One Mile. The pening event today is of sertion to second rimfired Australian Pooles of 1949 classi- fed Class 8 and Unclassified Aus- tralian Ponies of 1949. Weight 147 B. Poles to be ridden by Jorkev, who have not won 10 races any- where at any time. No Whips or Spurs allowed. Juckeys: 2 11. penalty for each ruce won: to penalty 12 1.

win again.

Sparkling

Star (Me. Ostrou- also a dangerous con- moving 20 fast tender, being

inal. Sparkling Star a well to take third position in the above race with Mr. Peter Young up.

the role of

ns i have been

either Lucky Jane or Mariae and given to under- stand lost the former will be his Lantau won the mount

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"RAPIER'S" SELECTION FOR TODAY

RACE NO. 1

STRYCHNINE GOOD NEWS ..JEMIMA

Outsider: Yacal.

RACE NO. 2

MIAMI BEAUTY

NATIONAL GUARD @RONTE

Outalder: Rosemarie.

RACE NO

CF NO. 3

PARKLING STAR

LUCKY JANE

Outalder World Peace.

ACE NO. 4

HONEY

DEW

BALLERINA

EPINARD

Dutalderi-Reputation.

RACE NO

NO. 6

NORGE QUEEN

BLACK

PANDA

MARKET

Outalderi-Vagabond King. RACE NO. 6

GOLDEN DRAGON MINX

CROWN WITNESS

Outsidar-Thunderbolt.

RACE NO. 7

POSSIBILITY TOOTSIE

FROSTYLIGHT

Outsider: Colonia. RACE NO. 8

MY LOVE

HOME BUILDER

PAY DAY

Outsider Lady Gloucester.

RACE NO. 9

GOOD BAY

PACIFIC

CHELSEA

Outalder: Peacock.

RACE NO. 10

REBEL

D DAY

BIC SHOT

Outsider--King of Peace. RACE NO. 11

COUNTESS DELIGHT CHIEF WITNESS JEEP HING

Qutaider-Marigold. RACE NO. 12

EMPRESS DELIGHT

BARBARIAN ROWANGLEN

Outsider-Top Hat,

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SPORTS GOSSIP

the Although

Lawn Bowls League season is only four weeks to take third place, but was off- the above ruce when it came up

ald, the race for honours in tho clally second. As it will again be

Senior Division has

reached a A

The simple but impressive

very interesting stage. spot- tuken oul by Mr. Castro it will prove dangerous,

place at the tight at present is on the Craigen- The other ponies to watch are ceremony took

Cricket Club whose repre- (Mr. Pote-Hunt) and Hong Kong Football

Club, gowers have been displaying My Love

Happy Valley, yesterday, when

The Valley C

"CHUT brilliant, form, cornmem- As an outsider Lady Gloucester the marble plaque which

Fairy Feet (Mr. Pih).

(Mr. Kwok) is worth follow in as it will be carrying 135 lb.

Handing over the two mile post however, I don't think it will win at the last meeting, murprise is over this distance carrying 159 lb. Norse Queen (Mr. Pote-lunt) in store from this combination. izat Foyle (Mr. Pole-Hunt) disap- which came second in the Sassoon Challenge Cup (1-1/4 miles) at badly he last time out pointed

with Mr. this same inecting ridden by Mr. perival of the entries would by running unplaced

Ostroff tap. However,

Bluck, is my choice as the distance semondicate that the follow- Mr. ing should be prominent-Clood with a change of Juritey it may more suitable to it, but Black

Ostroumoff) Nes Mr. Williamson), Jemima redeem self here this afternoon, Murket (Mi. Ostr

der has not been in action for quite World Peace (Mr. Alexandery (Mr. Thomas), Strychnine (Mr.

u thaaye

owing to illness but which (Mr. Tau Durkin), Yucai (Lo Kwong-to) and Oakland Bridge and Kwong Leung (Mr. Chanson are another twn fast ponies that has now fully recovered, is likely

can b

depended on to give the to do well over this distance and

ponies a good may cause en upset. With Good News Mr. William- above-mentioned

Vagabond King will be taken son has a great opportunity of fight to the end if given a good

Tuo this afternoon, winning this race, but he should start and an upset from one of out by Mr.

ond although Improving in its from them is not impossible. strong opposition expect

morning gallops, I cannot see t both of Jemima or Strychnine,

causing any worry to the others which are copable of giving Good

with regard to the first position. News

Sixth Race

Feng).

ews a good fight,

Yacal is good

is good enough to extensi

them if it will take into its head

LJUNG

Lo start when the gate goes up.

Then there is Kwonk (Mr. Chanson Feng) which is also considered good enough to extend those named above.

Second Raco

(First Birmingham Stakez

Section): From The Two Mile Post Once Found & in.

Fourth Race

Race No. 4-Rutland Handicap: From The Two Mile Post Once Round & in. Ku ihls

Australian Iuce for Ponies of 1940 classified Class 7, is certainly no easy matter to though it follow- pick out the winner, probably Le one of the ing-Honty Dew (Mr. Y.K. Tu). Ballering (M". Gregory), Epinard (Mr

(Mr.

Race No. Cornwall Handicap (First Bection): From The Two Mile Post Once Hound & In.

Ninth Race

Race No. 9-Birmingham Stakes (Second Section): From The Two Mlle Post Once Round & In.

Second

Section

Australian

orating the Club members who died during World War II was unveiled.

The Reverend A. F. Rose, Dean of Hong Kong, and the Reverend George Stevonnon of Union Church, officiated.

has played four games and won all four, three on all rinks and one one two rinks. They have scored 19 20. If the players maintain their 19 points out of a possible form CCC stand a splendid chance of annexing the title which they Inst won in 1941.

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CAUTIOUS STAND BY N.Z. BATSMEN

Cardiff, June 4,

A fifth wicket stand of 67 in as many minutes by F. Smith and Martin Donnelly redeemed an otherwise colourless display by the Now Zealand batsman against the County cham- pions, Glamorgan, hore today.

five..

At the close of play, the tourists had made 204 for

for his 40 runs before he plays ed on to Hever.

Wilfred Wooller, the County captain, won the toss and put the New Zealanders in first after rain had delayed the start. Although the plich proved in-

Hadlee and Wallace, also bat- ting slowly, held on together un- til tea, which was taken at DD for two.. nocent, the early batsman refus- The Glamorgan bowlers had ed to take any risks, and the some quick successes after tea, first 100 was not reached until when three wickets fell for 10 play had

been in progress for runs. three hours.

Scat, the chief defender, took two hours 25 minutes to score 40

runs.

Smith and Donnelly came to gether after three wickets had fallen for 10 runs after the tea Interval, and livened up the pro- ceedings with a brisk stand be

was bowled fore Donnelly Watkins for 36.

Smith carried on to falsh the

with 43

43 not out.

day

"Then,

however, Smith and Donnelly gave the best batting display of the innings to add 67

uns in as many minutes before Donnelly was bowled.

Scores:

by

NEW ZEALAND FIRST INNINGS Scott h. Hever Sutcliffe b. Wooller Budtee e. Wooller h, Roblagan 27 Wallace e. Wooller b. Muneer Donnelly b. Watkins Smith not out Rabone not out

Extras

40

29

17

30

43

R

The New Zealanders continued to bat with extreme caution after lunch, when the score stood at 29 runs without loss, taking 85 minutes to reach 30. Nine runs. later, Sutcliffe was bowled.

Scott was at the wicket for nearly two hours and a half

Total (for 5)

204

-----Reuter.

RAIN MARS SEVERAL COUNTY MATCHES

London, June 4, Rain interfered with most of the County champion- ship matches today, and several captains, win, ing the toss, put their opponents in first on rain. damaged pitches.

For

1

the fourth time in six innings, Derbyshire failed to reach 100,when they fell for 86 against War- wickshire in just over two hours. At one stage five wickets fell while one run come from the bat in a devastating spell by Eric Hollies and A. Townsend.

5

Opening the ceremony, Mr. A. Morse, President of the Hong

Recreio, Club do

Inst year's Kong Foo'ball Club, unveiled the

appro- champions have been rather dis. Fontes of previous seasons classi-plaque, after which the

In the four Hed Class 7 will try conclusions priate prayers were said by the appointing so far.

was games which they have played, here.

officiating ministers. This

Lord's Prayer, the Portuguese have lost two and Although Pacific (Mr. Darkin) followed by the

won two. They lost to the Indians only just managed to beat Goon recited by all.

The Bay (Mr. K.F. Chiu) in the Tal- plaque bears the following by 4-1; to Craigengower by 5-0.

beat Kowloon Docks 4-1 moshan Stakes (Second Section) names:

They ut the Fifth Race Meeting for W. C. Alexander, G. Ainslie, C. Bowling Green Club 4-1. Australian Panics of previous s

the second position, which was Austin, A. Bone. L. C. Baker, have dropped 11 points. In order seasons classified Class 3 will con- contested from the mile, I am m-A Bompas, A. C. Bowker. G. K. to win the championship they will test this event, and from the

believe clined to

that today, in Chadwick. O Eager, D. Edmond- have to win all their remaining be clip (Mr. Bodie), Reputation

Forsyth, LJJ. Agames by at least four points. entries the following should

W.J. Shichi and Morning Sky

gon view of the longer distance, the son, H. K

At Nottingham: Surrey 193 for AG. Grattan,

In all Hollies claimed four Dragon worth watching:--Golden Kwok).

wickets for 21, while Townsend Ave (Fishlock not out 103. Fict- (Mr. Shieh), Mlax (Mr. Ostrou- result is likely to be reversed. At Fleiden,

To thy rate, the finish should be Gilmore, E.A. Gaubert, Sir V. Honey Dew, which came second

Tao),

had the remarkable figures of cher 56). Nottinghamshire to bat, w Grayburn, H. Kew. G. T. Harring The Tigress in the Mount me), Thunderbolt (Mr. This race will be contested by to

Crown Witness (Mr. Pote-Hunt) fought nut hetween these

Last year the HKLBA Sub-five overs, two maidens, four At Taunton: Gloucestershire for the first place, with ton, J. M. Haughton, G. Hailer, Australian Ponies of provlour Dave Stakes (Second Scetion)

123 (Hazell eight for 27) and 13 Golden Dragon won the Deep day having a slight D. M. Hynes, C. J. Lodge. E. 1.

Lammert, D. Lyon. D. M. McGill. Committee decided that the re-runs and three wickets. seasons classified Class 7. Weight the Fifth Race Meeting, appeals

Warwickshire their lost their for D. Somerset 221 (Gimblett 145 1 1 16 penalty for every

The longer

W. Pryde, J.C. division was essential so as notarst four wickets for seven runs, 65, Rogers St, Goddard seven for As a result of its second plac-over the mile at the Inst meeting:

bowlers or part thereof won in stake since

appears the logical choice. Can it

but Dollery and Townsend stop 110). to Chelsea's liking, but I cannot H Millington,

playing for K. S. Morrison, W. E. to permit Polson, January 1, 1949. Limit to penaltying in the above (first ser all, however, win whilst carry-

more than one Club or one team,ped the tot with a determined It

AL Worcester: Essex thun), I except that Ballering willing 152 lb and in this higher class

position.

G. S. Radger, G.F. Swe tenham, The

(Morris 65, Jenkins four for 07). Miami Beauty (Mr. K.F. Chiu) not be heavily backed on account

J.R G. Stone. Skinner.

ccasful. This season, however, at went on to make his century out L. D.

al 172 before falling last man out. Worcestershire O for one wicket. ly in the above ruce, so the extra

Stephen, D. G. Stokes. G. G. Ston the first meeting of the general ning. This pony came in third in less. I believe that it is capable weight should not spoil its

the HKLBA It was

Returning to the Somerset side-Reuter. Ani-"

ompson, the Talmoshan Stokes (First Sec- of handling this burden and win chances of winninng again.

T. Swan, M.M. committee of H. van Leeuwen. J. decided to do away with registra- after an injury to his bowling (ton) over the mile at the Fifth if it should fail then look out for

The danger will probably come

tion of players. One school, of hand, 39-year-old left arm spin Reputation is not bad

This

Witham, R. S. Vaer-Gordon, P.

bowler Horace Hazell skittled out Race Meeting, but in view of the Epinard."

from Minx.

camo pony

A thought was of the opinion that Gloucestershire for 123 on a rain- Winter Bivth, P. B. Wilson. opposition should not be fully and may do better in this com-

second in the Junk Bay Handicap

not Walkden L. M. registration was Watson, A. F.

necessary damaged pitch. extended, except perhaps by Ne-pany over the longer distance.

over the mile (Second Section)

and that it should be left en- Morning Sky,

Wylle, D. Gow, T. E. Pearce, F.

Fazell, who was born just-in- although tional Guard (Mr. Pole-Hunt),

at the last meeting under Mr.

tirely to the sportsmanship of side Somerset's boundary line Bronte (Mr. Darkin) should be proving over long distance rores Ostroumoff and carrying 142 lb.

Sharpe. A. Filson.

Clubs concerned.

with Gloucestershire, did not con- placed as it will have an allow-is net "ikely to cause any wory

Then there is Thunderbolt to ance of 5 th for Novice Jockey. to the eller as far as the Rest

be considered as it is good over Argus 1 (Mr. Miu) and Rose- position concerned. marie (Mr. S. W. Lee) regarded as outsiders.

14 b. Jockey A Allowance.

Good

to ine most aut think it will win Handicap (First Section) vantagistance is also moreD: RH-Moore, E.-A.-Matthews glstration of eight bowlers in each:

should have no dimeulty in win- of its weight of 157 . Neverthe-of ponies? It run very convincing- the doing.better than taking the Peers, E. G. Post, J. Stirling-Les scheme has been most auc-fifth wicket stand of 33. Dollery

Third Race

can be

Somerset Handicap: Once

Round.

In-

Fifth. Roco Race No. 5-Whitsun Handicap: One Mile,

This is the main event of the day and is confined to Australian This race will be contested by Ponies of previous seasons classi- Australian Ponies of 1949 classified Class 1.

at

led Class 3 and it is difficult to Judging from its last outing, select the winner on account < when it won the Easter Handicap Meeting. the short distance.

Race the Erster First of all we have Pegasus to Panda (Mr. K.F. Chiu) should consider. I will have Mr. Kwok evinand strong support in the

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Tonth Raco

Cornwall Handicap (Second Bection): From The Two Mlle Post Once Round

4 In,

This event will be contested by the second lot of Australian Ponies of previous seasone class- fled Class 3.

TODAY'S TENNIS

are the Colony The following Leamie dvtune for foding,

MIXED DOUBLES "A" DIVISION

For its win at the last meeting In the Deep

Handicap Bay

Crown Witness ran unplaced in the above race with Mine takes (Second Section) over the mus by Mr. K.F, Chiu. be

(Mr. S.W. Lec) out by Mr. Pote-Hunt this after-Big Shot noon and this combination will do been promoted to a class higher coupled with a penalty of 8 lb Letter, probably winning.

and on that account I am not placing much reliance on Blg Shot to Win.

Savanth Race

Race No. 7-Bheffield Handicap (First Section): From The Two Mile Part Ones Round & In.

CRC v. KCC v.

USIC HKCC

LRC V. SCAA

a decided danger. It has a good It unplaced at the last meet

chance of winning here.

In this respect it is interesting cede a run for 105 deliveries, and his final figures of eight for 27 to note that George Lee played were the the best of his career. for the KCC and skippered a

No play was possible until Junior team in the opening game after lunch in Denis Compton's of the season. In the second week, tenent match between Middlesex Lee was promoted to No. 1 for and Sussex at Leods. The stylish Rosselet in

Division the First

Sussex left-hander, Ronald Smith, Last Saturday, with the KCC dropped twice early in his innings first team having no games Lee by Edrich, made the most of his skippered a Third Division rink escapes. Ile used the hook and

off drive splendidly and got 35. against KGBC.

To the delight of Compton's Another KCC bowler, J. N. Wong, started by playing in the admirers, he took a wicket in his

first over Becond team against the Filipino

Griffith spent only 85 minutos the second match he hitting his 06

Alten- Club, In

not out. played No. 2 to Rosselet against dance was 10,000 and receipts

KBGC and last Saturday-5748. the

-as No. 3 in o Prentice completed an excellent Third Division match, also against century for Leicester against Northants and at the close was still there with 134, including There is no suggestion that

nine fours. Ilis fourth wicket these bowlers are to be blamed partnership of 103 with Jackson

In three was the best stand in a for what has occurred. weeks of bowling these two plonship match for Leicester, this bowlers have played in all three season. divisions, and both of them are

Rebel (Mr. Holgate) came third second section of the above race in the Junk Bay Handicap (First carrying 152 lb is also in the race. Section) over the mile at the it should give Countess Delight a This rare will witness the re tant meeting is up by 3 lb and is great fight for honours.

Jeep Hing is also good although turn encounter between Possibili ty (Mr. K.F. Chiu) and Tootsin

Mr. Mailland)

D Day (Mr, Chanson), which ing. As the distance is more to On the lust occasion they met was third in the Salwanho Hands its liking it will probably extend Wong was seen Fossibility had the better of cap (Second Section)-1-1/4 miles the above two ponies,

Marigold. fast improving, KBGC. Tootsie for the third position by at the Easter Race Meeting, may Photo-Finish in the Clear Water like the distance and should give pony, may probably extend the

others. Bay Handicap (Second Section) a good account of itself.

1-1/4 milos at the last

Some Fun can also be depend- Lili Marlene (Mr.

Young) has To-day it will carry 155 been steadily improving and led to give the others a fight if it meeting To lb whereas Tootsie 152 lb, b.

It 10 give a good fight can get off to a good start. Possibility must command the against the above-mentioned

Twelfth Race most support, and although 1 am ponies if it does not actually win.

Race No. 12-Dorset Handicap: inclined to nominate it to win. I King of Peace (Mr. Alexander),

Once Round, look to Toolele to'give it a better despite its poor performance at fight and with a little luck re the last meeting with Mr. Y.K. versing its last defeat.

Tu up, should not be disregarded as it goes well with Mr. Alexan- and der during morning gallopa. will

Over

For the third position 'Frosty light

(Mr. Pole-Hunt) Colonia Mr. Ostroumoff) ight out the issue.

Eighth Race

Race No. 8-Buszex Handloapt One Mile."

This race will be decided by Australian Ponies of 1940 clasal- rind Cls-2.

Elevanth Race Sheffield: "Handicap (Bocond Beation): From The Two

Two Mile Post Onc Hound & th

·

This is the last race of the day and will be contested by Austra- lan Ponies of 1949 classifed Class 4.

sepsoned - bowlers and certainl

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Closing Scores

well up to First Division standard. Close of play scores?

cham

At Lorda: Sussex 231 for eight The question of allowing ladies) (Smith 85, Crimth not out 86). to play bowls has been discussed Middlesex to bat. time and again and It is interest- At Cambridge: Free Forestera Empress Delight (Mr.

Tao). ing to note that two Clubs haye 218 (Allen, 76, Ware five for 53) after coming in third in the Lan- allowed Ladies to play. Every Cambridge University 27 for one tao Handicap over the two mile Wednesday at Craigengower wicket. post at the last meeting with Mr. Cricet Club, one rink has been Necdn up has been penalised by set aside for the ladies. 11 lb.

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At Manchester: Yorkshire 184 for three Hutton not out 108, Halliday 60). Lancashire. to bat At Birmingham: Derbyshire 86 (Hollies four for 24, Townsend

• Boxing enthusiasts will be in tres for four) and 7 for one.

As the distanco this afternoon. The contenders in this race are is shorter, it should stand a good Australian Ponies of previous chance of winning.

for a rare treat it plans of The Warwickshire 172 (Dollery 100), classifed Class 3 and, Barbarian (Mr. Wong Yan) was Sports Club for a Grand Charity Jeep Hee (Mr, Maltland) is bensons

At Southampton: Kent 131 about the best and has according from the enteles, it appears that fourth in the above race and will Boxing 19 been allotted top weight of 154 the likely winner will come from prove a menace to Empress De-Top-light boxerment materialles (Balloy five for 38) Hampshire 75

for five. to take part in the Tournament, 16. This pony, under Mr. Black. the following Countess Delight Ught.

At Northampton: Leicester- towanglen will again be taken which will be held shortly either shire 284 for seven Prentice not won the Mungkoklaul Handicap (Mr. C.F. Na), Chief Witness over the mile at the Easter Race (Mr. Tao), Jeep Hing (Mr. Mait-out by Mr. Ostroumoff, although at the King, ox, Loo Theatre,

out 134.) Northamptonshire to Marigold (Mr. H.S. unplaced in this soUTIS FACE,

but Meeting. It will be called up on Chang), and Some Fun (Mr. 8. L. good over this distance and has t carry: ib more today.

and

good chance of creating an upret that account alone, I am going to Leb), culo it ́out of my reckoning.

Countess Delight, which came Atomic Power, which won the Pay Day (Mr. Chanson), which second in the Clear Water Bay Rocky Bay. Stakes. over the two

In the only match of the Co- passed the port socond in the Handicap (First Section)-1-1/4 mile-port at the last meeting for Silver Mine Bar Handicap over Milea at the last meeting, has Novice riders, will be taken out ony Triple Lawn Bowles Chim- Once Round at the last meeting been penalised by-7 lb. but the hot bad. In view of the distance; KCC green,it Hayward, W Mr. Neads this afternoon is alorship played yesterday on the but was later disqualified for pony is very ft. 1. don't think this not

will deter 1 from I recommend bearing it in mind Cameron and CH, Gourn; pkip)

Top Hat (Mr. Kwok) an of, Pile, defeated RJ. Wiggington, Printed and püblished for the Propsha straight, hara good chance of winning darkentik apa? Tishan, ið be rendambered, how- other pony to boar in mind as Ji. Hampersand, H. 17 Shirdi WIN CHINA MAIL LIMITED, ME +1 was quila Imörward with the averglist, Chief Fitness - (Mer an outsider, as it is carrying only (skip), of Kancjby 10 shots to PRANK: LIGAEN BUKIT, Windsor, Kault,

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