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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB NINTH RACE MEETING Saturday, 26th March, 1955.

(To be held under the Rules of the Hong Kong Jockey Club) THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF 10 RACES.

The First Bell will be rung at 1,30 pm, and the First Race run at 2.00 pm

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The Secretary's Office, 21 Alexandra House will close at 11.45 pm

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MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

THE 1953 SETS OF MEMBERS BADGES AND LADYS BROULES" WHICH ARE DIùng ISSUED ARE NOT VALID UNTIL 1ST APRIL 1900. 252 1954 SEIS ARE VALID UNTIL

NO PERSON WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED.

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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH

SATURDAY SOCCER SPOT

26,

1955.

OF FLOODLIGHT FOOTBALL, OVERWORKED REFEREES AND SHIELD FINALS

BY I. M. MacTAVISH

Some weeks ago the Hongkong Football Association decided that Bloodlighting would not be used for competitive games. I believe that at the time the decision was a logical one when judged by the general inter national attitude to this aspect of the game.

"However, when the decision was made it could not be disguised that there was an undercurrent of feeling that, with the benefit of the two modern installations at the Club Stadium and Caroline Hill, it would have been advantageous, financially at least, to permit 'competitive games to go on under the lights,

was

Fin floodlight football-competear that he was having

THE CLASH OF. THE BLUES

SPORTS CIVIL WAR WILL RANGE

ON RIVER

THAMES

By CHARLES STEPHEN

For about twenty minutes this afternoon sports' civil war will range on that stretch of the Thames which winds between Putney Bridge and Mortlake Brewery.

Hostilities should cease around twenty minutes to three. Thousands will cheer, other thousands will be silent; hats will be thrown into the air, hands will be thrust deep into pockets,

in her bow. A patriotic graduate rushed into a nearby drapeta and bought some "Eton_Blue.” The crew adopted is enthusias Heally and it has remained throughout the years. Oxford of blue for the sake of contrast. FIRST CHALLENGE

The origin of the Boat Race les in a letter from Oxford undergraduate Charles Words- worth to his Cambridge friend Charles Merivale.

The Boat Race will be over. Eight men of Oxford will have proved they can propel a boat It is interesting to recall now. Now the first important point, South Chins, KMB and Army faster than eight men of Cam- that one of the factors men- is that it was obvious to the all sport red with Kwong Walt bridge or vice versa, And of people who can't tioned during discussion on the crowd that the referee was in in red and white, Navy, RAF millions subject was that in Britain considerable pain for some time and Police turn cut in blue tell a bow from a stroke or courteously changed her shaile where they already had much before he decided to hand over while Club and Kitchee bave graduate from a don will be more experience than

his whistle and St

quite blue and white as their main highly delighted.

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colours.

Strange how a two-boat race culty In keeping close contact That represents more than 75 over the grey waters of this

play.

cent of our sides which strictly caminsercizi river

main

calours, ed armuses such a strong partisan- officiated and blue.

.tradition e-ship. in an important cup-lie earlier

ainly

dies hami

hard. :.but it is in the afternoon and had come astonishing what the observant, straight from

it to Boundary visitor notices when he studies Street. One can have nothing our football closely. but admiration for a willing and there is not the

tive soccer was not authorised.

ety been This

matter has recently under review by the English Football Association

and,

ac- cording to reliable reports, it has been decided that certain rounds of the FA Cup may now be played under the lights.

This is

is surely clear evidence

per

with the faster that the share two

learned way referee had

already

of the inevitable match of time, fontest doubt that in this case

It is, too, a realistic step which can only benefit the clubs which will be involved. It has been senstoly reasoned that when there is a mid-

a mid-week re-play in the early rounds of the FA Cup spectator loyalty is stretched to

limit and It

is that the clubs will get

get a bigger crowd and a better coward for their efforts it the is played later in the

game evening.

the

The lighting installations here in the Colony are as good as the majority of those in the United Kingdom and according to some recent viewers, they are better than many of them.

The Hongkong Football Club and South China have both spent

the referee acted in what he thought sincerely was the best interests of the game.

However. it must be asked if it is really wise for a referee your gster who is no longer a to tackle two consecutive top- class

games with dash from

another in one venue to

be tween. And of course it must also be asked if it is really fair to the sides participating in the second game,

A

P

Stronger s'il, are the stories behind the origins of the race.

originally a struggle of the Blues and Finks.

1)

would not write such indis- creet manner.

the

This was a letter from futurs Bishop at St Andrew's to the future Dean of Ely!

DISASTER

The race ended in disaster. to cross the Both boats tried river at the same time and in the same spot.

Oxford won the re-row by five or six lengths.

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Keenness was the sole guiding spirit of the early races. Cvent which is now held as the shining light of amateurisen Bad

haze of sharp practice

coaches Professional

murky

This issued the first challenge. Merivale accepted on behalf of This battle of the Blues was his University. His letter un- Sportmanship begin unde

fortunately was not retained. But Wordsworth's reply was employed and have since had and from it we can judge how the blame for doubtful tactics Cambridge accepted.

Dated June 2, 1829 it begins: laid at their door. But there

little doubt that the schemes "My dear Merivale,

were hatched under spires of Thank you

much for those so stately cities of Oxford your letter. Its impudence was and Cambridge. unparalleled.

very

I do not know

BIG MATCH DAY Today is a "Big Malah Day" in locul football

and the

ROWING. COLLEGES Senior and Junior Shield Finals have a special history-making The two Universities took the interest as South China will meet colour of their leading rowing the Army in both ties

colleges. Oxford adopted Christ the first time that the same two Church's light blue and Cam- clubs bave fought out both Junior bridge the pink of Peterhouse.

In the first race of 1829 they which to admire the most, its for the first and only time two The climax was in 1849 when and Senior Finals.

playing "rowed in pink ties and pink direct assertions er occult South China

in- moment and waistbands," and every man insinuations.

The

sufficiently

finished the second brilliantly at the

candid manner in which you ran in December their team work is based on the both crews wore a bar.

understanding amost uncanny

talk of lasting us out

length ahead of Oxford But who have „absolute of players

arouses me so much that I am the Dark Blues were awarded. ready to die of laughter when the race on a dal. confidence in those around them.

ever I think of it Their play has, in part, become

These happenings do not go almost instinctive and they are

on new. But supporters' feelings capable of rising to tremendous

Bre

heights. There is no doubt that

referee expends a lot of energy during a hard and fast game and I know that many of by our officials are tired men the time the Anal whistle goes.

takes toll of the at the Club Stadium they will Tiredness ing systems and it has also been faculties although lavishly in installing their-light-

as well as the physical start firm favourites in the

both publicly announced by the Hon. be masked

may Senior Shield game but the Army KWOK

in the immediate will not give in easily and if Chan that the

new aftermath of the game. This South China are to prove that Government Stadium will be equipped with

tiredness must surely have some public opinion is correct. they Arst-class

effect when the man with the will have to be in top form. whistle is called upon to maku The issue is much more open

All persons MUST wear their bacges prominently displayed system question now is "How lit second decisions. and in the Junior Shield where both |

througnout the meeting.

Admission Bauges af $10:00 each are obtainable through the Secretary on the writsen or personal introduction of a Member, auen member to be responsible for all visitors introduced by him, Tins will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in advance srom the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 72811).

NO CHILDREN will be admitted to the Club's premises during the Meeting. För tän purpose a Child 19. a person under the age of seventeen park, Western standard.”“

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of admission will be $3.00 each payable at the Gala. Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to pay the requisite: les of $3.00 20-order to gain re-admission,

MEALS and REFRESHMENTS will be obtainable in the RESTAURANT.

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SERVANTS

Servants must remain in their employer's boxes except for passing through on their duties. They may on no account use the Belung Bootas in the Member' Betting Hall.

CASH SWEEPS

Through Cash Sweep Tickets at $20.00 each may be obtained from the Wash Sweep Unices as Queen's Building, (Chater Road), and 5, D'Aguitar Street during normal office hours and until 11.00 Huh. on the day of the Race Meeting,

Particular numbers within the series 1 to 4,000 may be reserven for all race meetings as Through Tickets. Such tickets will be issued consecutively only and the right is reserved by the Stewards to cancel any reservation for Through Tickets for a particular Mecunt if it is found that sales may cat'rench the

number reserved in the series 1 to 4,000

Tickets reserved and available but not paid for by 10.00 a.m. on the day preceding the Race Meeung for when they are reserved will be sold and the reservation, cancelled for future Meelings..

Tickets over 4,000 will also be issued consecutively but particular numbers cannot be reserved as Through Tickets.

The reservation of any particular number does not confer on "registered nolder any rights whatsoever unless the ticket bearing the appropriate mimber-is issued to and can be produced by thể holder.

The Stewarda reserve the right to refuse any subscription also the right in remove any name from subscription lists without stating reasons for their action.

SPECIAL CASH SWEEP

Tickets for the Special Cash Sweep on the Hong Kong Derby scheduled to be run on 9th April, 1955, at $2.00 each, may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Uffices at Queen's Building (Chater Road), 5, D'Aguilar Street and 382, Nathan Road.

TOTALISATOR

Backers are advised not to destroy or throw away their tickets until after the "all clear" signal has been exhibited,

ALL WINNING TICKETS AND TICKETS FOR REFUNDS MUST BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT THE RACE COURSE ON THE DAY TO WHICH THEY REFER, NOT. LATER THAN ONE HOUR AFTER THE TIME FOR WHICH THE LAST RACE OF THE DAY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO BE RUN.

PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE MADE ON TORN OR DISFIGURED TICKETS.

are these installations going to repay their initial cost?

Not until the second Boat Race in 1836 did Cambridge wear light blue.

As they were pushing of to

the starting post somebody re-

My dear fellow, you cannot

Centered in one year

race

marked that she had no colour possibly know our crew or you still run high along the towpath.

in

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be remembered that sides can claim a victory should it is ofron in these know that already this mat- seccnds that a game is won or

split their previous meetings this ter is causing many wrinkles in

Season, Opinion is very much certain many brows, and many brains for.

The referee deserves a lot of divided and it seems Pare trying hard to find the logi- redit for his willingness and that the destination of this shield will only be decided after a for.

enthusiasm tense struggle. his undoubted

game. ..but never- theless I believe the incident in

For there games South Chica

cal answer to

to it.

It is a question that is, by its ery nature, complex and far for reaching and it is, one that will which he was involved in this will be playing in blue and the

pretty certainly come in for a

UNIMAGINATIVE

lot of thought and thorough dis- particular game will be an im- Army in white. The Junior game the re-will start at 2.30 pm, and cussion

point in before next season's Portant talking

fereeing circles in the near Senior at 4.30 p.m. plars are finalised.

future

Now that the clock has been It would appear from casual

changed a real effort is being many conversation that

local

T received a letter the other made to get the back log of clubs are in favour of flood- lighting being used much more day from Australian soccer fixtures cleared up, and here is

who has fan than it is at present so

it may some

been spending the full list of First Division be that by next season we shall business.

time in the Colony on games for the incoming week:

In his letter he

Tomorrow see some revision of the present brought up an unusual subject Club v. RAF at Causeway Bay official attitude to the lights. concerning Hongkong football at 5 pm

ATTACK OF CRAMP

St Joseph's

Police at On Wednesday the Police met that may not have occurred to

128 here on the spot. the RAF in First Division

Sookunpoo at 5 pm, match at Boundary Street. The here he has been forcibly struck at 5 pm,

He said that during his time

Kwong Wah v. Army at Club game was played at a fast pace by the unimaginative throughout, but it will probably colours sported by the various

Tuesday be specially remembered be-

club

cause it was necessary for the teams in the Senior Division... bat & puth

was

referee to hand over his whistle and went on to mention that he

had

expected a much wider to one of his linesmen during

variety of colours among our the second half. It is understood

LOO sides. saffering that the official was

This set me checking and it from an attack of, cramp.

interesting to realise that It is felt in many places that the incident raises more than one important point. and as I happened to be present at the I can give a fairly ac- game curate report on what was in fact involved.

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NOTICE

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The Programmes and Entry Forms for the Easter Race Meeting 1954/55 to be held ou Saturday 9th and Monday 11th April, 1955, (weather permitting), may be obtained Office, the Secretary's Alexandra House; the Club House, Happy Valley; and the Stables,. Shan Kwong Road,

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Tuesday 29th

at

Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc. will not be permitted to operate March, 1955. within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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SPORTS QUIZ

1. When was the first Oxford-

Cambridge Boat Race?

2. Who is the world cruiser- weight boxing champion?

3. From whom did Rocky

Av

5.

Marciano win the world heavyweight crown?

What sport is played

then the Dodgers meet the Yan- kees;

when the Founding Basque met Armolid

Crean, J. L. Bar- Big Bill?

Smith Walker row and were until recently world boxing

champions. How are they better known? 6. Who is the world protes

sional sprint cycle cham- 1. W

rode the 1954 Grand National winner?

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at

Club v. Kwong Wah at Club

CAA v. South China Caroline Hill at 6 pm,

Wednesday Police v. Army at Boundary Street at 6 p.m.

KMB v. Sing Tao at Caroline

·Hill at 6 pm

WEEK-END SOFTBALL

St. Joseph's Clash With Pandas Tomorrow In

A Crucial

Match

St. Joseph's will clash with Pandas Aces tomorrow in a deciding game for the Senior "A" League Crown Added attractions will be Braves vs. Delawares in the same division, Wahoos Aces vs. Pandarettes and South China Ladies vs. Wahoos Bees in the Ladies Senior Play-Off Series...

The Saints have three more games to go and undoubtedly this one will be their chief concern. They have swept through since the beginning of the season anti only succumbed once to the mighty Pandas Aces. This is the return thatch which will bring the verdict in local softball superiority, whether it is to be the Saints or the Pandas for the Pennant.

other year as they will be able from latest develop" | China, Ladies last week and

If the Saints emerge victorious already suffered two losses and Doreen Ozozio, the Owls still then they are almost certain the outcome of Braves vs. St. proved themselves in champion- of retaining the pennant for an- Joseph will decide the Cham-ship form. They won a 7-3 de- clslon from the tough South to afford another loss to the

to beat the Braves and en

ments the Old Timers are fav they are favoured upset by

the and regain oured to defeat the Pandas and Pandarettes lowly Warriors is unlikely.

will reign for another year. On Championship they lost last pitcher, Igmar Ericksen, catcher, their roster, are Vic Pedrico, year.

the

If they lose, then they will be tied with the Pandas Who INTERNATIONAL RUGGER

Can Wales Beat France And Share Rugby Title?

By J. R. Watkins

H'

A Ditta, Arturo Ozorio, Benny Panderettes unexpectedly de Omar

Onofre Souza,

Dave feated the Wahoo Bees Last Leotard, infielders, and Gussie week. They showed definite im- Pereira, Sherry Bucks, A. R. provement, but they may not be Salleh, Joaquim Collaco, Jindoo able to hit so well when facing Hussein, A. E. Ablong, A. G. a faster. hurler and cope with Ismail, outfielders.

the experienced Owls.

UNLUCKY

Comets will play against the

ex

In the Ladies' Junior play-of series, Colleen Boes will meet Pandas Aces will play their the Overseas Ladies. The latter

to They seem last game of the season,

possess

steadier in are rather unlucky as they turn pitcher, are slightly better out their full formation. Y. S. batting and are expected to win Liang, their backbone and twice the contest Will the inspiration of skipper Jean Prat secure for MVP is still unable to play due France the International Rugby Championship? That is to an injury to the optical nerve Juniors for the Junior title.

sustained during the garrie the big question surrounding today's match in Paris against the U.S. Navy,

with more The former, between France and Wales,

Though Wally Ma has. reperience and better formation, are favoured to win. In the A French victory will win the title outright for covered from his ankle injury third round knockout competi them. If Wales win they can share the trophy; -

and will be reinstated, their ten, P. I. Dodgers will cross battling strength, nevertheless,

Penda At Twickenham last month so convincingly beat Iceland. bas suffered and they may not bats with the tough

Juniors. The latter, with n the superbly": At Frenchmen Now I think they have the be able to hold down the whole stendier moundaman and heavier pulled up from behind in the stamina to withstand that terri-"sume Saints.

slugging qualities are the likelfer 8. Who did Jaroslav Drożny second half and left England fic pressure from the all-action Their team consists' of "Jackie winner..

beat

to win the men's gasping, while Wales previous heavyweight Trench side and Wel, pitcher, Raymond Tsao,

THE PROGRAMMË: singles final at Wimbledon could gain only a three-point the team work to counter Prat's catcher. Harold Ong. Wille

Baturday last year?

victory over England.

inspiring leadership.

Woo, James Harrick, Wally Ma, 9. When

both matches were early But Örst

L. C. Olympics held, in the season. France had al- And in evergreen but ever. Inficiders and modern and: where?”··

ready struck an effective fast Ken Jones, the Olympic Philip Hsu, L. P. Lam out- 10. Who is the world table bination Wales have

sub Sprinter, Wales have their own fielders, Restaves are Frank

They can just Cheng, K. C. Leung W. E sequently done so and to meet match-winner. tennis chastyplan?

make is in what may well be Wong, Gary Yen, and Richard France rely on the team which

Last, the game of "the" season. •

the swere

(Answers see" Page 17)

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even

fight

Bréjusson

Hager, G. Dulau; Delawares have improved during

Wales 0. Owen (Newport); more e

KJ Jones (Newport),,-Ą In the Ladies Senior Play-Off SPEEDWAY RIDERS.

(Lamelly) G.M Series the strong South China

and

(Cardiff), Morris Ladies will tangle with the Speedway riders from [HF); C, Margazi, (Bective hard -hitting

Wahoo Bedsi scis, who hold vý

(Swansea)} they are, of about the samp

ardiff)" W.B. Wilfs (Car... Finough; they each has lost orice byly onto

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E.G. Stephens (Neath)_(capt (23ames (Swansea).;

strength and a close tussle coming back may shguns be seen.

black-ileted In the Sak kwaado Aces will battle with managers have had to wait abel the Fandarettes for the second the last moment before know. game of the series. Despite the line whether overseas stars esce