1951-10-26 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1951.

ALMOST AN OLYMPIC CERTAINTY

George Broad, 19-year-old pole vaulter and long-jumper, is almost a certainty

on Britain's team for the Helsinki Olympic Games-Express Photo.

First Division Soccer

For Wales Again?

By PETER DITTON

London.

the dream of First A Welsh dream may be realised in the near future Division soccer returning to the Principality. The team most favourably placed to bring about this ambition is Cardiff City, who at the time of writing are third in the Second Division, level on points with Rotherham.

Tomorrow's Chances At The Valley

By "RAPIER”

Tomorrow, the second day of the Ninth Race Meeting which is be being held under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club will brought to a conclusion.

There are 10 events down for decision, the main attraction being the Baldoyle Handicap for Class 1A Australian Ponies. This is the eighth race on the programme and it will be contested over six furlongs.

The First Saddling Bil will be rung at 1.30 p.m. with the first race starting at 2.00 p.m. sharp.

A waum welcome is extended

Queen Helen

its

is undoubtedly tuinly appears to have the best to The Fion Sir Arthur Morse, the best puny here, judgine recommendation for a wan bere

work CBE. Chairman of the Hong-from recent track

I expect it to receive strong when it completed the mile opposition frem Anna (Mr kong Jockey Club, who has re-

in Home

28.2 Holgate), from

which returned

1.57.2-last quarter cently after a

will no holiday, and

seconds-On October

better pony than before; as the doubt be seen in his usual place amongst the Stewards.

Here are my estimates of the chances.

FIRST RACE Polkestone Handicap (First Bec- tion): From 1 Mile Past.

Tomorrow's programme

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I think it will have a say at the finish

should have no difficulty in ac- counting for this race.

Huntmaster, with a change of Jockey,

will be in the running but may ud opposition from a Thunderbolt.

Ben Wyvis (Mr Chun Kit) is

thed animal and must

be seriously con- Popularity, with 145 lbs to sidered.

Clonfeckle (Mr K. F. Chiu). carry, is undoubtedly good over this distance and, in view of the the above race with Mr Holgate

which

affelally fourth in light burden, I recommend bear.

up, should do better here as the

open with a sprint race for No- vice jockeys, who will be given mounts on Austra ian Poniesing it in mind.

Class 5.

FOURTH RACE

Corragh Handicap Second Sec- Clot): Six Furlongs,

Among the entries for this

A perusal of the entries would seem to indicate that the follow-

be ing should

prominent: -- Kentucky Moon (Mr Auchnie), Lady Gloucester (Mr Yenace, which is Ching-lap). Topper (Mr P. K Liang), Lucky Strike (Mr H. K. Cheng) and Feetmaster Tseng).

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distance should fit it to a nicety. An upset from this combination is quite possible.

NINTH RACE

Brighton Handicap (Second Sec- ten): From Mile Post,

In this sprint race for Aus-

confined to the Second Section of Austration Ponies Class 3, I like the chances of Corrib (Mr Ostroumtralian Ponles Class 2 an in- off). Oakland

(Mr1eresting finish should eventuate, Fairy Feet Holgate),

Ship Oliveira), Liberty Chuang) and Wodonga F. Noodt).

Kentucky Moon will be taken out by Mr Auchnie and for Vu winning the Waterloo Handicap two (Second Section) over the mile post at the October Ruce Meeting has gone up in weight by 15 lbs.

In view of its fine form at the moment, I don't think the extra poundage will stop it from win- ning again.

"However, strong opposition is expected from Lady Gloucester. Although Topper and Lucky Strike

ran unplaced the last time out, they can be depended upon to give the above two ponies a good fight to the end.

Fleetmaster is running well during morning gallops at the should not be

moment and ignored.

SECOND RACE Curragh Handicap (First Section): Six Furlongs

This race is confined to the first section of Australian Ponies ¡Class 3.

Bridge

OM M (Me (Mi

My Love (Mr K. F. Chiu) wi have on oppotunity to score a It did nothing of belated win. note lately but it should come in first here.

the Cooper (Mr Chuang) is Dext best bet, but it must also

Corrib came thira in the Con- naught Handicap (First Section) over the mile at the October Race Meeting. Arst day, and it certainly has a good chance or scoring a win here.

Oakland Bridge

the Caine Handicap (Second Sec

in) over the two mile post on the second day of the above meeting for Class 4 ponies and us therefore be seriously con- sidered.

won

be borne in mind that Cracker- juck (Mr Holgate) is a fast moving animal and if it can lake the lead there will be no catching it

Ben More (Mr Chin Kit) is also speedy and Apple Pie (Mr Renfrew), is quite capable of

winning.

10TH RACE

Fairy Feet, Liberty Ship and Folkestone Handicap (Second Sec- Wodonga may have somethington): From 16 Mile Post. le say over this distance and This sprint race will wind up recommend keeping an eye on meeting and the result them, as they

provide are in fine con-

an interesting dition at the moment.

FIFTH RACE

(Second Leopardstown Handciap Section: 1 Milos.

In this race for second section of Australian ponies Class 6. Oliveira) has Flying Jib (MF Hongkong Siutze (Mr been allotted top-weight of 15 Oliveira) won the Connaught lbs., for winning the Humphreys Handicap (Second Section) Handicap (Second Section) over

at the October six furlongs the October over the mile at Race Meeting and has been Race Meeting. pena ised 12 lbs.

There is little doubt, however, that it can handle this extra

wight and still win,

Came

Mugong (Mr Holgate) third in the above rave and must also be considered as this distance is more to its king.

The distance

What chance have Cardiff of bringing off their promotion bid? Such a ques- tion naturally requires careful thought before reply. But barring an extraordinary crop of accidents which would obviously tend to reduce their hopes, Cardiff are well placed to return to the First Division from which they slipped so long ago as 1929.

In order to um up Cardiff into the pleture, Their defence chances I went along to Upton, found the four-man Cardiff win. ! Park

Saturday, Octobe attack much casier to deal with 13th, 17xes them play West than had hitherto been the Hum.

It was therefore all the case.

mgle

that Mont- unfortunate gomery, the Cardiff centre-hall,

Badminton Exhibition

Before a packed gallery at Southorn Playground last night, Wong Peng-soon, world badmin.

defeated Ool

more

The half-backs had rere vad a kick early in the time to promote attacks and game which reduced him to a fra midfield West Hum were

mplag passenger on the wing

certainly the masters. It was when they cane within sight of goal that they broke down,

also

favours

In view of that performance, I don't think the extra 10 ibs will ruin its chances of winaing

again.

There is Nervcus Witness (Mr

Renfrew) to be reckoned with

in the above i come third race First Section),

Countess Delight (C. F. Ng)

the should Anish

The ponies to watch in this race are Pegasus (Mr Maitland), Easy Going ¡Mr Kwok) Rowantes (Mr Ostroumoff) and Merry Uncle (Mr T. L. Wong).

Pegasus, Judging from its third placing in the Kempton Park Handicap over the mile at the Seventh Race Meeting, has a good chance of winning but Easy-Going is not to be ignored. as the pony can move fast and the distance is just about right.

Rowanles, with Mr Boycot! up. did not impress in its last culing when it ran unplaced in the Alexandra Park Handicap. but it may do better tomorrow with

a change ins the jockey department,

Merry Uncle is another pony

is another pony to watch al- Century (Mr Ostroumoff) and though unplaced the last time good over this distance. expect it to offer stern opposi-out with Mr Kwok up. It has tion 10 the above-mentioned regained some of its old form ponies, if it does not actually during recent morning gallops.

Damia (MT Needa) and Strathpeffer (Mr Boycott), dis- appointed the last time out, but

do better.

For those who are looking for Sunshine outsiders I suggest (Mr Liu) and Beckenham (Mr

Kwok).

(First

THIRD RACE

Handicap LeopardstowE section): 1 Mes.

The First Section of Austra- lian Pontes Class 8 will fight event. in this rut the issue

THE EETTER SIDE

1on

Great-hearted tackling Outh Champion,

this incident, there centre-half Williams and full-

Sherwood Teik-hock, 21-13. In an exhib-could be no doubt that Cardiff back

stopped the wers the better sine. They had advance time after time and tion game.

tar more idea in aliuck where the nearest West Ham came to

!

by

result

Wong started off shak ly but after conceding the first two points he settled down and soon obtained the commanding lead

of 14-6.

champions, The Hongkong Ramon Young and WF. Fos, were pitted against Chan Ken leong and A. Piruz, the Mala yan Champions,

Looking over the entries, the will be decided among Queen Helen (Mr L. S. Miu), Huntmaster

Tao), (Mr B. L.

(Mr Thunderbolt

Liu) and

Williams and McLoughlin were getting the winner was a gral Popularity (Mr Chun Kit). Iwo fast DLogressive inside-40-yard shot from Woodgate, forwards, and in defence they the best winger on the field, were compictely confident which- Hughes did well to push

over the bar.

DO NOT BE SURPRISED

It was no surprise when Mc- Loughlin gave Cardiff the leo: after 26 minutes bough thr the result of a goal itself was defensive error rather than a

Making the Necessary al- well-planned effort. But Beais lowances for the injury which tock on carly are The local ears

what count and Cardiff unsettled them, I would say that were good value for their lead on this showing Cardiff will win lead but the visitors thin asserted

more matches this season than themselves and won in straight

they lose and when the honours sels. The local champions, how- ever, did not give up wi haut a

are handed out, do not be sur- were many ruggle and thems

prised to see them ready for the return to the First Division, prolonged rullies.

at the net.

Results:

It was shortly after this that injured. Montgomery was Attempting a tackle, he fel: awkwardly and was quite cidentally kicked on the base of the spine.

Jac-

Starting Times For Shek-O

for

Below are the starting timer Club Gui the Sbek-O

to be Championship, which is played on Sunday, October 28,

There will be two rounds of medal play, one in the morning

and one in the afternoon,

SIXTH RACE

Such Exciting

over this distance will probably Scene Rarely

Witnessed

By WALTER TSENG

Brighton Handicap (First Бес- tion): From 14 Mile Post.

This sprint event will be con- tested by Australian Ponies In spite of its defcat Class 2. at the October Race Meeting, I

Chinese YMCA again Victor fancy the chances of Lawrence

to retain HK Basketball Open this pony

is (Mr Kwok), as

League Championship; decided. fast over this distance.

ly proved superior over Inde- Adorable Atalanta (Mr Samareg) will

155 lbs. pendent Team, with winning Carry

Ecore 53-30. In view of the opposition and

Local Chincɛe YMCA cagers a change in the jockey depart having soundly beaten Indepen ment, it may have

a say here

dent equad last werk and gained tomorrow afternoon.

crucial re-play against the latter View Forward

(Mr Pih),

for decide final looks dangerous and Ataman 1951, again displayed door play

Championship

excellent (Mr Maitland) may yet spring team co-ordination a surprise as this pony is un-

lo come out es vieler with big doubtedly good.

margin in scoreboard by 53-30 As an outsider I recommend thus retaining tha: Shield dona ed Duchess Delight (Mr Liu).

by the late Au Hauw, gmail SEVENTH RACE

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In this race for the third sec- ccurt at the Caroline Hill on tion of Australian Ponles Class Wednesday night.

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There is no barrier between

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Hockey League Programme

The following are the fixtures

I am amazed that Princess Elizabeth continues to look so radiant and behave so charm- ingly. The Duke is making t spectacular hit with the people.. He

to be revelling secips

are

and Hopper (Mr Chuang) have form, their crafts and lanky for West Ham, by comparison, D.1. Bosanquet--H.R. In the Mixed Doubles, Tan Jin-

Cleland

been given top-weight of 159 wards Ng Yuet-on and You Wen- in are not a promotion prospect Am: E.C. Hubhard-B. Foster-Hail eong and Mrs Elvie Tsok proved

10 be 100 good lbs. and on that account I don't yi proved 8.04 a.m; E.W.S. McGregor-P. 100 good for Chan Kon-leong This injury reduced his efter- this season. There is not suffi- Welch 9.48 a.m; A.S. Adamson think we need worry about their shootings and rebounds under in the First and Second Divi in the functions, though he must

the forward line F.C.B. Black 9.37 a.m; N.P. Fox chances of winning here. and Miss D. Lam, winning bytiveness by more than 50 per cient idea in

basket, and Lam Gwel-Jeong also 15-12, 15-8.

within cent and

with the exception of L.M.S. Loyd 9.10 a.m. E.B. Mc- which, ten minute:

Chinese Mackers, Mr C. F.notted 5 field goals, this trio's Terrace 8.20 *.30;

of 39 points ruitful served the you Mrs Teck played a great game Sherwood. the Cardiff caplain. Woodgate and Hawkins is far asian-T.5.M.

P. Morrison R. Collly 9.24 4.m; Ng up, is my choice, based on D.J. Steyne-Parve A.J. Doorman

evidently was forced to call Edwards from too slow.

when it came performance outside-left to left-half and k

28 a.m: H.B. Neve-A.K. Murray

in the Humphreys reevous players of Independent a.m; N.A.

Brown-R.B. Second

Team in ติ goalkeeper Gairdner 038 a.m: W. Vaughn L. Handicap (Third Section) at The return put Glyn Williams at centre-

thrilling contest which Lutly deserved dollar wenly as half.

Gregory, who has been out of Goldman 9.40 .: G. Strickland the October Race Meeting. admittance willing paid by the team because of a strained J. Wicks 8.44 a.m: T.A. Kierzan-

Main Challenge Me Oliveira), thousands of basket-ball fo These changes came about groin muscle, will do much to W. Coltman 9.48 : A. Gru

from Battlefeld (Mr Men's Single:-A. Piruz brat shority afler Hawkins had steady the defence but unless hom-K.G. Bonham 9.62 a.m: D.B.

crashed home a header from Manager Fenton has any young Redman-..

McNehl 30 a.m; which is quite at haine over this towers, such exciting

Moodle 10 distance and should not.. Woodgate's corner to put Weststers whom he is prepared to S.M. Garrard-C: Masleari 19.04

Robert ignored. Ham on level terms.

try out, he may socti be seen.; D.L. Prophet-R,J. Given new heart by this looking over the transfer mar-100 10.00 am A.D. Angus

Mould 10.12 a.m: F.C. Barry J. West Ham came goal,

morg ket.—(London Express Service). Dickson-Leach 10.10 mm.

Mixed Doubles: -Ton Jin-cong and

hira E. Tok beat Chan Kun-irong

and Miss D. Lam 1-12, 19-0.

C.K. Lee 5-1, 18-1: Wong Peng-soon beat Ool Teik-hook 21-13.

Bren's Doubles-Chan Kon-leong Mul A. Firuz best R. Young and W.F. Foo 10-5, 15-6: Gol Teck-hock and D.C. Lau beat Wong Peng

Don and P. Rozario 15-B, 13-9.

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vans-J.

Bions of the men's hockey find some of them boring and ex-

85 well

as ladies hausting. League, League, for Sunday, October 20:

Canadian

and enthusiasm First Division

vast. loyalty

Toronto. HKHC "A" V Argonauts "A" on Canada's industrial centre, which FN 2 at 10.30 a.m. Umpires. W/ods a blend of Canadian, character. KO.M. Smith, W/O I Letori.

HKHC "B" v Police on RN 1 st British tradition, and America 11.16 a.m. Umpires, QSM 1 Day, influence, and looks rather like Souza.

a streamlined Manchester, put BAT Recreio "A" at Kal Tak on the biggest show and pro- at 10:30 am. Lupires. Fit Bgt Leigh,duced the biggest crowds so far. J.C. Marpol

Army University at Sookun. Quebec was warm, Ottawa was

mendous. Umpires, W/O dignified: but Toronto was tre¬

a 10.30

Souza.

Second Division Argonauts " ▼ Army) "D" Al I like best the receptions tho W/O I Padley, C. Blackbiarn,

scene has bren winesscd in recen!

Then there is Prince Delight Ancher feature worth men- (Mr H. C. Woo), which although tidered was Referees Lee Ken-xon, not having had a win to its ching and Lung KN-du handling credit for a long while, may the officiating in stern capable show up tomorrow, afternoon. marmer, with both teams playing Police Ground at 10.30 am. Umpires, small towns are staging. The

Posibility (Mr Chun Kit) in fine sportsmanship, all gossips will also have a say over this of poor rehaves and bad manner distanco as it is carrying 142 lbs. or the floor thus wiped out from he mind of theer who love this EIGHTH RACE

popular basket-ball game in this Baldoyls Handicap Hix Furlands. colony.

This is the minin event of the There will be an exhiblilon attemoon and is confined to game be ween the Champion Chane YMCA against Combined Australian Ponies Class 1A

Skymaster although entered, Stans including Lucky players. will not go to the post and in its recently returned from Malaya absence Firefly (Mr. Mailand), and those who toured Malaya after conting in, second In the some time ago under Coach Autumn Pe over the mile at Billy Woo, the coming event the Getober TROW Breeting, or will be very interesting.

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Nav Barat v Dutch Anywayside stations are bright with Boundary St. of 0.10 m. flags and noisy with brass bands. Umpires, P. P. Xavier, W/o Me Lining the platforms and the Clelland,

Nomads v Nale Jawan on my is railway tracks the people stand pm. Umpires. 3. H. Blinko, A.A in their Sunday cloilies and Mimik

working clothes. YMCA v Recreio "", at Brereto sometimes Ground, at 11 am Umpires, Melor They are rather in awe of the Vicary A. M.

royal couple and are a little shy, but their sincerity, is good to watch.

for

LADIES HOCKEY

All ladles' hockey Axtures The Princess has proved her

this week-end "have been | self a superb Heir to the Throne. cancelled. The Ladies' Longue She is doing magnificent work, will now start at a later date for the Crown and for Britain.