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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1952.

SPORTING BAM

By Rog. W

Ootton

Tomorrow's Chances At The Valley

By "RAPIER”

With the advent of summer, the Whitsun Race Meeting at Happy Valley to- morrow afternoon and Monday will be the last until autumn.

Give All Lawn Tennis Players A Chance To Win Wimbledon

Says FRED PERRY

This is a plea-by no means the first, but none the less earnest for that-for a lawn tennis revolution. I mean for a Wimbledon Cham- pionship in which all the world's best players, whether they make all their money, or none of it from the game, shall be allowed to compete. An "open" Wimbledon, it is called.

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For many years now the case for such a transformation has been strengthening. Recently it has become stronger than over.

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For this reason-under the new "62-week rule", an amateur player is allow- ed in many countries to derive his whole livelihood from the game in the form of expenses, and yet remain a true-blue amateur. Farcical, is it not?

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playing in tournaments their own colours.

The better aTM player is,

under

the

make

I allow that in my own Ten events are down for decision tomorrow, with no change in the time of amateur days I was not exact starting. On Monday there will be 12-race s and the first boil will be rung at 11.30 a.m. ly a alay-at-home. Indeed, with the timin Interval after the fourth race.

was playing tengtis the greater easter it is for him to The first boll after tiffin will be rung.

part of the year, and for his contacts, pick his tourna at 2.30 p.m.

several years at that.

ments and receive expenses on But there was this important an agreed scale. difference between my

travels All this is permissible under and those possible under

the the new rule--a far cry intleed now set-up.

from the days when an amateur My journeys were under-was not allowed to receive his taken elther as a representa-trak fare from one tourrinment tive of my country în Davis to another, or have more than Cup teams or official tours, or 40 per cent of his hotel bill as a representative of the firm pald. for which I worked.

was unplaced the 6th: Race Meeting with The principal event tomorrow Xerxes, which ofternoon is the Hongkong Derby the last time out with Mr 1. B. F. Noodt up, should not be dis while on Monday the Champion Lok up, is a much improved regarded as it goes well with Stakes will be the main attrac-animal, but I am Just afraid Mr Samarca during morning

that it may find the 1% mile gallops. flere are my estimates of the distance a little too much.

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chancer:

FIRST RACE Llegante Park Ffandicap (First Bacon): Six Furlongs,

The opening event is confined to Class 7 ponies to be ridden by approved Novice Riders who have bot won ten races at any Ume, nywhere.

Among the ponies entered the following are undoubtedly the best: Southeast Wind (Mr H. W. Mok), Yacal (Mr H. K. Cheng), Dawn (Mr H. H. Chan), Amber (Mr Shih) and A Grand Time (Mr T. B, Dau),

In the Rocky Bay Handicap (Third Section) over the mile at the 6th Race Meeting, Southeast Wind came fourth with Mr T. L. Wong up and I think it has a good chance of winning. It will receive strong opposition from Yacal.

On the other hand Eleanor is capable of winning, and if it keeps up in the early stages of the race it may yet spring a surprise,

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Aga King with light handicap of 147 lb. is not bad, In view of the distance, recommend bearing it in mind.

FIFTH RACE

Handicap (Third

Regents Park Beclion): &la Furlongs.

EIGHTH LACE Kempton Park fandicap (Second section)1 14 Miller.

The second lot of Class 5 ponics will contest this event and among the entries the following should be worth watching Battlefield (Mr Shu), Conqueror (Mr Boy-

Was

permis.

and

1.

To be sure, it was NO HAGGLING

sible for him to be picked up by by some driver whose car Result

that my ap some coincidence was going in cost), High Straigh!

Mr pearances were confined to the his direction and to be put up championships. My by come friend whom he had Ostroumoff) and Sans Atout (Mr major

arrangements financial

were never seen before. But that Coppin)

made through the Lawn Tenis by the way. Battlefield won the Manchester is Association; they were not Handicap (Third Section) over

a matter of private bargaining Some people like this medern The Third Section of Class the two mile post at the last

- arrangement because it brings ponies will try conclusions here. meeting and appears the logical or haggling, the outcome

known to others,

things into the open. I agree, Mr Ostroumoff has the choice choice. Can it still, however,

Тако the case of Frank while at the same time of dither Al Frence or Goodwood, win whilst carrying 152 lb. and

ought to coming be the difference in status be and as the latter is good over in this better class of runners? It Sedgman, of Australia, probably quiring what is or

Wimbledon. In recent

tween the new amatour years, that sprint events, I expect that this ron very convincingly in the the favourite for this

now, Australian avowed professionals like will be his mount. In which case Manchester Handicap so

the extra 7 ib. weight and inderd consider its prospects of scoring even

teams touring abroad were not den, Budge, Kramer, Gonzales, of win rather bright over this should not spoil its chances

to allowed take their wives Segura, Marble, Betz and winning again. distance.

Perry, The danger will probably come with them. from High Straight. This pony

Sedgman this time, though eame third in the Sheffield Han-nominated" for our champion- deap (Third Section) from the

team, member of the official off and carrying 147 lb. Then there is Conqueror (Mr consisting of Harry Hopman as good over this distance and might and Rosewall. catise an upsct, while Madame Butterfly (Mr H. H. Chan) should Sans Atout is not be ignored. fighting at at the moment in training and may have a Jay here.

I would emphasise that he is NINTH RACE

not breaking any amateur rule rule Alexandra Park Handicap (second by doing this, for the

allows it, Section): Blx Furlongs

Chief Witness (Mr Oliveira) looks dangerous and may cause an upsch

If properly handled, I should

Caule (Mr C. F. Ng) is not to not be surprised to see Dawn be neglected in spite of the ter- 14 me post under Mr Ostrou... ships by his nation, is not

rible manner in which it let its

have a say at the Anish.

Amber or A

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INQUIRY INTO RUNNING OF THE DERBY?

London, May 29. The Daily Mail sild to- day that it was possible that an inquiry would be opened following protesta lodged by neveral "British and French Jockeys and trainers that the French horses entered had been purposely prevented from winnlog yesterday's Derby,

According to these pro- tesis, Reveral jockeys hin- dered the racing of the French horses by blvcking the feld,France-Presse,

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League Tennis

Results

Following are the results of yesterday's league tennis mat- ches: FAIR IMITATION

MIXED DOUBLES The professionals, we know, Craigengower Cricket Cluh make their livelihood from the drow with South China Athletic

now that air Association. come. Surely

H.M. Liu and Mrs.C.C. Mu (CCC) the 8-6: beat Patrick Foon and K. Posit fair- beat L. C. Leo and Martha Young

7-0.

Hou and Mrs V. Fowler beat Porn 6-2; lost to Lee and Young 3-6. Chen and Yang 6-1; beat Poon and

Grand Time (backers down in not gaining Boycott) to be considered as it is captain, McGregor, Rose, Hoad travel makes it possible to play drew with Yih Chen and Mary Yang

It may

a little luck, take place the fast me out. could, with one of the minor positions.

redeem itself tomorrow with Mr C. F. Ng in the saddle.

As an outsider True Love (Mr H. K. Chuang) is a good one, as It has only 195 15. carry,

SECOND RACE

Handicap Bandown Park Section): One Mile.

(First

This race is reserved for Class!

2 ponies and a grand race should be scan.

SIXTH RACE Hongkong Derby: One And A Half

Mr F. Noodt will again take Miles. out John Halifax.

may prove

on

the

of the entries in

But Sedgman was not left at home. He was allowed to make the trip, bringing his wife, on financial terms which are tirely his own business.

their

52 tournaments a year amateur is becoming a imitation of a professional.

L.F. de Souza and Miss R. Hum- jahn lost to Chen and Yang 3-0; l to Poon and Poon 5-7; lost to Lee and Young 2-0.

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MEN'S "C" DIV. Craigengower lost to Kowloon Tong Garden City Association ERRAZ 1-74

B.A.R. Dux and 11.1. Lu (CCC)

lost to R. Wel and A. Wel 3-6 fost to Book and 3. Wong 1-3; lost to L.Bung and .. Cirung lost to Tng and K. W. Liang 1-0. Wel and Wel 4-6; best Somaook and Wong 0-4; loss to Tseng and Liang 2-0.

What has brought all this about? I believe it is the im- mense kudos and financial gain winning the Davis Cup. The realise players have come to this over the years and to re duce the risk of their turning As this This is the main event of the

A perusal

Then the South Africans. pro. the international rules pony won the Chester Handicap first day and the "Special Casti (First Section) from

the 11⁄2 Sweep"

against have had to be changet in the this race, reserved for the second Their association are will depend mile post at the 7th Race Meeting result.

section of Class IB ponies, gives the practice of sending Davis players interests. It has incurred

Two years ago three Ambrī- a7lb penalty

Judging from its win in the me the impression that one need Cup teams abroad every year. and will carry 1581b. This St. George's Plate at the ethnot look further than Golden They prefer to reserve

Dorfman and Misa over the mile Dahlia (Mr Kwok) to win in effort for alternate yours. 1952 cans Frank Kovaleski, Irving Dorothy attle too heavy Race Meeting for. John Halifax, but the pony Knock-down (Mr Robert Teal) view of its truck performance for them is a blank.

Head, were suspended by the USLTA because they had been is undoubtedly in tip top form looks a certainty for the Derby on Saturday morning, May 24, However, there are a num- just now and could win again. tomorrow. There was not one when it completed the six fur-ber of South Africans here, appearing for more than a year

Chinese Mackerel (Mr G. F. pony that ran in the above race

longs

in 1252 with a last quar-notably L. Norgarb, Eric Stur in tournaments abroad with no. Chau and F. Yow drew with! Ng) will find strong support as that looked as if it could give ter of 27.2 seconds.

6055, Nigel

Cockburn all of visible means of support other Wel and Wel 6-0; lost to Bomsoo It was beaten by 3 lengths Knock-down a run for Its

..... There is, of course, Prestwood them in last year's Davis Cup than their continual playing. by Straight Forward at the last money.

(Mr Robert Tsal) to be reckoned team and other men.

Yet now the sʊme players meeting over the Champlon dia-

Jeneld (Mr T.L.

Wong) with. This pony won the Plenic There are women players, would be able to do exnelly tance for Class ponics.

lost to Knock-down in the Bay Handicap over the two mile too Mrs Redick-Smith and the same thing with the bless- Barbarian, under Mr Tsai, St. George's Plate by two post at the 6th Race Meeting. Mrs Wipplinger, their numbers ing of ruling bodies. should give the above-men-lengths. If any pony will give expect to see it fairly near at one and two. Miss Tarr nad Let us face the facts. The floned ponies a great night. It Knock-down a run, this is the the finish.

Mrs Doveton. All these players is very fit at the moment and it one as it has shown

Straight Flush (Mr Ostraum are strictly within the amateur amateur gamo, in its top fights is dead. Top-class players can should be very near n't the 'ment during morning

off) and Hellzapoppin (Mr Ren-eode in making this trip

no longer afford amateurism in and Rumlahn 8-1; beat Rumjahn and Ben Lomond (Mr Os-frew) have shown improvement

the true sense of the word. Khan 6-9; heat Kitchell and Hustala ના, Vagabond King (Mr Peter troumoff). Judging by his in their morning gallops and I

Why not then call all the men T. Lam and T.M. Cartilho lost Young) will also command a running at the Annual Race

and women of Wimbledon and to Samy and Hunjahn - lost to good following, but it will have Meeting in the Jockey Club Cup.

the other big tournaments im- Rumjahn and Khan 4-0: drew with

Kitchell and Humin 0-3. to perform extra well to beat will be lucky if he places.

ply lawn tennis-players." the others.

In other words, have open tournaments and do away with shilly-shally.

finish.

If there should be an upset, I think it will come tron Adorable Atalanta, which will be ridden by Mr Östroumoff.

THIRD RACE

Section: Six Furlongs,

Johnber (Mr Chun Kit) came third in the St. George's Plate with Mr S.W. Tang up. It had a very strong finish and certuinly impressed the fans,

Marietta (Mr Oliveira) · won Regents Park Handicap (Second the Monkoktsu! Stokes at the Easter Meeting. I do think the This race will he contested by distance will suit it and it will the second section of class probably Bnish as an also-ran. ponies.

Ping On (Mr Kwok) was un- For its win in the Suffolk placed in the Jockey Club Cup Handicap (Third Section) over and it is doubtful that he will 14 miles at the last meeting, bo in at the Anish at all. Hendetta has been promoted, Caesar (Mr Chen. Poo) come but as it will again be ridden by third in the Hopeful Stakes Mr Kwok,

the (Second Section) at the Annual who knows capabilities of this pony, I think Race Meeting. It was badly left at the post, but I think it will It will probably win again.

racechurch (Mr Renfrew) is do better in the Derby to- the next pony to be considered morrow.

am sure will give a good nc- count of themselves in this race and should not be entirely neglected.

In Lovely Lady (Mr Liu) we have a pony which is capable of upsetting calculations.

10TH RACE Sandown Park Handicap (Becond section) Uno Bille.

day's programme

and

Major League

Baseball

New York, May 29. Today's baseball scores were: |

NATIONAL LEAGUE

HE

4 9

7 11

3 7

2

5 10

2

9

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11 13

4

0

3

8

United Press,

AMERICAN LEAGUE

The Arst will be concluded with a race for Cincinnati the second lot of Cluss 2 ponies. Pittsburgh Lake Success (Mr Kwok) Brooklyn carrying top weight of 150 lb. Boston which may not be too much of New York handicap as it came second in Philadelphia the Cornwall Handicap (Second Section) for Cincs 3 ponies over 14 miles at the last meeting.

stands it certainly

a good chance of winning.

Cleveland Tonyber (Mr Chun Kit) was Detroit second in the Chester Handicap Philadelphin (Third Section) at the 7th Race New York Bay Handicap Alexandra Park Bandleap (First Meeting and should have a say (Second Section), over the mile, Section); Sta" Furlongs.

hero in view of its fitness at the moment.

In view of its fourth placing, in

the

Rocky

at the 6th Race Meeting. I ex-

win.

BEVENTH RACE

This event will be contested

pect to see it give Henrietta a

Top Secret (Mr R Tal) is good race if it does not actually the first lot of Class I not to be neglected. This pony,

ponies.

as rumour has it, is just að Ironaldo ran unplaced, the

For its win at the last meet-capable as the others of winning Inst time out. It will have a ing in the Cornwall Handicap and the time has probably change of jockey, and, under (Second Section). over the arrived for it to score a belated the control of Mr Ostroumoff. champion distance for Class 3 win. should give a good actpunt of ponies, Home Builder (Mr Itself.

As an outalder, Prince polight is worth following.

20. PROBABLES FOR THE OAKS:

London, May 29. Queen Of Light and Nicky Century (Mr Ostroumoff) and Nook are non-starters for fo Chuang) has been promoted to Half Moon Bay (Mr T. L Wong) | morrow's Epsom Calts, leaving this cloen coupled with a are also good enough to win. | 20 probables.--Reuter, penalty of 7 lb., and on that account. I am not placing much reliance on Home Builder to

Ben More (Mr Pote-Hunt) This is the first section of came second in the Mount Davis the race for Class & ponies and. Handicap (Second Section) from judging by previous results the 1 mile post at the oth expect the inish to be a baile Race Meeting. It is carrying between Brivisto (Mr Samarca). 1b, less tomorrow and is Fleetmaster (Mr Kwok), Xerxes elded danger.

: a do (Me Foto-Hunt),· Eleanor. (Mr Botelho) and. Aga King

FOURTH RACE

Kemdion – Park, Handicap' (Virst win.

Gecian); 1%

DO YOU REALLY THINK GO?

THE GAMBOLS

CHERE'S A GREITY GIRLJ GodGe

YES VERY

2

Kentucky Lady (Mr

(Mr Chun Kit), which was third in the once round-ut Meeting, may like

As 16 come in second in the Ladies Purse

Peler Young).

Sheffield Handicap

and

should

the.

post

(Thin the of itadigan

Section) from the 1% mile

at the last mooling, Briviste good

"give a

seems the likely choice for first Chesterfield (Mr T. I.. Wong) place here, but it will have to has been steadily Improving and best Fleetmaster which was expect it to give a good fight third, this raco, (First Sod to the above named ponies it tion) as the pony has shown it does not actually win. Improvement during morning Hurricane (bir Samareq), galleys,

despite its poor performance at

(Landon Express Jarvice)

British Empire

Trophy Race

A

and Wong 0-0: lost to Tang and Lung 0-7

Post-Ulce Recreation --Club lost to Indian Recreation Club 314-52

K.W. Wong and N.C. Wong (PORC) lost to M, Jamy and 9. M. fiumjahn 4-6; lost to Rumfahn

thell and A.J. Hussain 5-7. and 3.1 Khan -; lost to 1. it 9.K. Chiu and H.C. Wu beat Samy

Chinese Recreation Club "2" beat University 8-4.

Iu Po-hay and To Blu-lim (CBC) beat Rat Mohideer and J. Abbas 643; beat G. Wagner and 8.B. Yue 6-1; beat H.L. Lee and G. Low 8.3.

Makin Loong and Lee King-woon teat Mohideer and Abbas 0; beat Wagner and Yna 7-9; beat Leg and Low 6-1.

S.P. Ho and C.C. Trou tem Mohideer and Abbas 6-3; drew with Wazuer and Yus 6-8; beat Les and Low 5-0.

Chinese Recreation Club "1" beat Ladies Recreation Club 8-1; D.C. Luk and P.P. Choy (CRC) beat Beaton, and Ewins 6-3; beat Watson and Andresen 6-4; drew.with Laing and Skinner 8-b,

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Draw For The Thomas Cup Challenge Round Match

Singapore, May 29,

The draw for the challenge round of the Thomas Cup world badminton team championship, with the United States, challenging the Cup's holders, Malaya, resulted na follows:

Scots Golfer Eliminates Two

Champions

Prestwick, Ayrshire,

May 29. Major David Blair (Scot-

C. Cheung and K.K. Cheung beat land) played some of the Seaton and Ewing Gel; beats Watson best golf of his life here And Andresen 6-1; beat Laing and Ekinner 6-1.

icong

nixt

Saturday: Wong Peng-soon (Malaya) v. Marten Mendez (United States); Ooi Tock-Hock Dick Mitchell (Malaya)..v. (United States): Chan Kong- Abdullah Piruz (Malaya) v. Wynn Roger and Bob Williams (United States); Ong Poh-lim and Ismail Bín Marjan - (Malayn) v. Mitchell and Carl Loveday (United States).

Sunday: Wong Peng-econ v Mitchell;

Teck-hock V. Ool Mendez: Ong Poh-lim Williams; Chan Kong-long and Abdullah Piruz v. Loveday and Mitchell: Ong Pob-Ilm and

Douglas, Isle of Man, May 29. P.W.C. Grimth, driving Lester M.G., won the British Empire trophy race for pro- duotion sports cars here today.

He covered the gruelling 200K. Wong, and F. Kwok beat today to eliminate two of Ismail Bin Marjan v. Rogers and

Seaton and wins 6-2: drew with the United States' leading Williams Watson and Andresen 6-d; beat Lains players from the British

miles course in 2 hrs. 34 mins., averaging 64.20 miles per hour.

G. H. Ruddock (Lester MG.) was second in 2 hrs, 54 mins. 21 sets, and M. Horn (Frazer Nash) third in 3 hrs: 54 mins. 52 SCCS.

and Skinner 6-1.

TODAY'S SPORT

...

The world champion motor-

Lawn Tennis arelist, Goof Duke, driving an

Men's "D" Division-1KCC v che Aston Martin, had to retire with "1"; cho ""

KCC milion trouble, but won the Council 1 Urban Councy Urban ***V Slam drophy for the fastest lap, LRC

Mixed "A" Division-CRC v SCAA; avornging 70.03 miles per hour

HKCC v KCC. Stirling, Moss (Frazer Nash)

Water Polo. was another of the 10 drivers in Benior-VMCA White Sharks at

VRC 6 p.m. the field of 31 who had to relire.

Junior VRC v B. China at VRC -Reuter.

0.20 p.m.

Barry Applely

GAE REMINDED ME. OF YOU

Amateur Championship.

The manager of the Danish team, Me N. P. Karstensen, has been appointed offelal re- feree of the contest.

Major Blair beht the defend ing champion, Richard Chap

The United States squad will- man, by three and two in the fifth round and followed up by be without the services of Joe the Alston who is returning to his Billy Marwal, beating

States Government, United States Champlon, by four FBI post on orders of the United and three.

The draw was made by the The United States challenge of Governor, Mr J. F. Nicoll, et 40 odd players was reduced to Government House this evening three when the fleld

wah during a cocktail party given to whittled down to the last eight. the United States, Danish, In-

Frank dian and Malayan teams. laft in are Stranahan, con of a millionaire. Earlier, the four teams were tho is after his third win in the guests of the Commissioner- five years, Jimmy Mohalo, General, Mr Malcolm MacDonald Walker Cup player, and at lunch-United Press. Harryle Ward,

Those

The Irish International, Joe Carr, also got through to the last eight, though he was taken to the 29th hole in the fifth o round by the Englists inter- national, L.J. Ranelio.

Cart, of Sutton, Dublin, to a prominent horta "hope",

Blair, who opent months

KBGC Bowls Team

The following have been selected to represent the Kow« Toon Bowling Green Club In s Second Division League lawn bowls match against Indian Ro creation Club at Austin: Read 8.30 p.m.W

during the winter, in a plaster wat ̈

cast following a motor accident

A. Bailey

D.

in Germany, played calm and a. Volcksert, magnificent gold in a strong Trail, J.M. Martin, W. Russell, wing to dispose of the roigning A.M. Buchanan, M., Purvis, amateur champions of both Reserves EW. Huston, and D. sides of the Adlantic-teste. M.McAdam