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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

EASTER RACE MEETING .. Saturday 9th & Monday 11th April, 1955

(To be held under the Rules of the Hong Kong Jockey Club), THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF 24, RACES. The First Bell will be rung at 11.30 am, and the First Race run of 12.00 Noon, on both days.

The Tiffin interval is after the Fourth Race (1.30 pm) each day.

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, APRIL

SATURDAY SOCCER SPOT

1955.

YOU TRY IT!

THE NAVY SHOULD THINK AGAIN BEFORE LEAVING THE SENIOR DIVISION

Says L M MacTAVISH

Loyal football followers in the Colony will applaud the action of the Hongkong Football Association in its efforts to encourage the Royal Navy to reconsider its decision not to take part in the Senior Division of the League next season.

When one looks back through the long history of football in Hongkong it is impossible to miss the great contribution that the sailors have made to the develop- ment and progress of the game,

Changing times bring chanz-position during the course of a which the players are regularly ing fortunes of course and there Junior league match the other involved....and they claim that is no doubt that the Royal Navy day.

the restrictions served to put has kept its team in action this

them off their normal game.

looked to

be in

season only with the greatest When the teams came out for difficulty.

game The complexities of the second half of their nelding

side of real represen-everything fative strength are enormous but order and the referee. having the whole situation is closely satisifed himself that the sides had the correct number of ment of ships which is the very aditional fashion related to the constant move players, get the play going in

· essence of navad die.

NEAR PANDEMONIUM

However, wise counsellor Mr K. X. Ip struck the right pote The ball swung about in mid- when be said that the Royal Held for a time and eventually it Navy occupied a special place in was sent towards one of the Hongkong's football affairs.

the goals and

keeper made" & and I believe he voiced the good save. The sound of the

oleree's feelings of most, fair-minded

whistle had everyone folks when he asked that the guessing and, when it was seer. Royal Navy-be encouraged to that he had awarded a peralty think again before making a kick, there was near pande- final decision.

monium. in some places. ..for 29 far as could be seen no offence had taken place,

The sailors have now had a couple of poor seasons on the run and there is little doubt that defeats do cause depres- sion in a learn ..

but there is

The Secretary's Office at Alexandra House will close at still something bigger than just

10.00 am. on both days."

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

MEMBERS ARE INFORMED THE 1955 SETS OF 'MEMBERS' BADGES AND LADIES BROOCHES NOW SUPERSEDE THE PREVIOUS ISSUE.

NO PERSON WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED. All persons. MUST wear them badges prominently displayed throughout the meeting.

Admission Badges at $10.00 each per day are obtainable through the Secretary on the written or personal introduction of a Member, such member to be responsible for all visitors introduced by himi

Tiffing will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered. in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 7281I).

NO CHILDREN will be admitted to the Club's premises during

wimming or losing in this great

game of ours,

In the clubhouse of a famous British amateur side there is a bronze tablet which says "This club was formed to provide playing facilities for those who love the game. Let us keep it that way. People will rememi- ber that you played the game, long after they have forgotten whether you won or lost."

The spirit of the Royal Navy, In victory or defeat, is legend

next season comes along we shail still be able to say "The Navy's here"

and know shall see a good game. that whatever the score we

But the referee was absolutely correct. He had very quickly spotted that the 'goalkeeper who had made such a fine save was not the same person who had

been performing between the sticks in the first half. It was established that the goalkeeper positions with a had swopped colleague during the interval but the team officials had failed to convey the information to the referee.

not

Lo

The Scottish reply to this argument is to suggest that I the facts are accurate it means that when they play in England they will be exposed to tactics which are not permitted in THEIR Dormal domestic football' .....and therefore they will be at a disadvantage.

It seems strange that coun- tries playing within a few miles. of each other should develop

parochial aspects to this extent, when all are governed by the

same basic rules

There is one significant feature however and before the tele phones start

buzzing I hasten to point out that i am not country The English League manufacturing alibis for either was beaten by

the.

Scottish League in Scotland with a

cotish refere

in charge... while Scotland was beaten by England at Wembley

with an English League referee, a Welshman incidentally, in charge.

All this shows, of course, that Hongkong's referees are not by ary.mcans alone in Anding

themselves the centre of con-

troversy from time to time.

WEEK-END GAMES

reminder

This should be an excellent ficials--and others that the mere wearing of a prticular shirt or jersey.

in itself always important...but congratula- games down för decision during for some very quick thicking | programme is as follows;— and some very vigilant work.

There is again a long list of

You try doing this some time. For all his weight Cockell is still able to get a firm grip on his toes with- out bending his knees Express Photo,

Snaith's Target- Champion Rider

By THE SCOUT

Tibby" Britt were settling in to their Newmarket home, Back in 1946, one day in August, when Edgar and

their gardener-handyman knocked on the door of the living room. It was mid-day, and one of those (now abandoned) Newmarket August race-days, was being held }}| that afternoon.

The knock-on-the-door prefaced an announcement that a young boy had come to call "That will be little Willie Snaith, whom we are driving up to the races, Where is he?" asked Mrs Britt.

the Meating. For thik purpose a Child is a person under the age- "let us hope that when tions to the referee concerned | the ́incoming week. The fu comics to read."

of seventeen years, Western Standard.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of admission will be $3.00 each per day payable at the Gate.

Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to pay the requisite fee of $3.00 in order to gain re-admission.

MEALS and REFRESHMENTS will be obtainable in the RESTAURANT.

SERVANTS

Servants must remain in their employer's boxes except for" passing through on their duties. They may on no account use the Betting Booths in the Members Betting Hal

CASH SWEEPS

There will be no Cash Sweep on the Twelfth Race of thes Second Day.

Through Cash Sweep Tickets at $46.00 each may be obtadmed from the Cash Sweep Offices at Queen's Building, (Chater Road), end 5, D'Aguilar Street during normal office hours and until 10:00 am on the first day of the Race Meeting.

Particular numbers within the series 1 to 4,009 maybe reserved 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 Meeting if it is found that sales may not reach the number reserved in the series to 4,000.

In the case of two-day Race Meeting Through Tickets may be purchased for each day of the Meeting provided that the second day is on a date not less than five days after the first day. In all other cases Through Tickets will only be sold for the whole Meeting,

Tickets reserved and available but not paid for by 10,00 am. on Thursday, 7th April, will be sold and the reservation cancelled for future Meetings.

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 conter on the registered holder any rights whatsoever unless the ticket bearing the appropriate number is issued to and can be produced by the holder,

The Stewards reserve the right to refuse any subscription also the right to 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 Offices.

The sale of these tickets will close on Friday 8th April ut:--

382, Nathan Road, Kowloon

5, D'Agular Street

Queen's Building (Chater Road)

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at 4.00 p.m.

at 5.00 pm.

at 0.00 p.m.

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 XUN.

PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE MADE ON TORNOR →DISFIGURED TICKETS,

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

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By Order of the Sławards, H. MISA,

Becretary.

DON'T

WANT

THE

KIOS...

the

One of our younger referees caused a furore among officials of a local team brought deep despondency to their counterparts in the op-

NOTICE

THE HONG KONG

JOCKEY CLUB

TODAY

Kitchee v. Club at Carciffe Some weeks ago I wrote an | Hill at 5 pun. article which dwelt on

tho Kwong Wah v. BAF at Club

Stádium at 5 p.m. *parochial aspects of football. This feature, which is Some Navy v. KMB at Causeway and times

under-estimated haeBay at 5 pm

itself in again shown

two Police v. St. "Joseph's places

very far apart in a Boundary Street at 5 p.m. geographical sense,

and ap

TOMORROW parently without even a close bond in the laws of the game,

The first of these incidents is reported in a letter tromm South America to a football personage in England.

It Concerns difference of Opinion between two of the most prominent South American foot balling countries over the choice

of a referee for an international match between them.

The Programmes and Entry' Forms for the 10th Race Meeting 1954/55 to be held on Saturday 23rd April, 1955, (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary'a

Now it is important to realise Office, Alexandra House; the

that they are members of FIFA Club House, Happy Valley; because both have

objected to and the Stables, Shan Kwong the selected official

the Road

grounds that hé usually officiates in a country where a Entries close at 12 o'clock different interpretation is put on NOON Tuesday, 12th the rules from that usually ac

cepted in their countries April, 1955,

By Order of the Stewards,

on

NOTICE

4 THE HONG KONG

JOCKEY CLUB

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LATIN TEMPERAMENT

Governor's Cup--Dedding

at

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The answer came: "I showed Although successful as him into the nursery, madam, apprentice rider, be renewed his and gave him some children's indentures with F. Armstrong- "Ha gave me my chance and I have learnt a lot. I would like to stay on and learn some more.” That is what Willic said,

Later that afternoon, "Dan Dare" Snaith piloted his part- cular space ship, a horse cated Chota Sahib, to victory in en apprentice plate..

The Intervening... years have solidified the Armstrong-Snaith men believe

It was the occasion for which partnership. Both this freckle-faced, carrot-haired in working hard and Snaith has youngster had been dreaming missed no opportunity this win- since joining "Sam" Amstrong'ster in bandling and getting to stable, weighing only 801b, in know Solarium, his prospective 1943.

Derby mount.

Tynesider Willie was intro- | The best horse he has. Hidden duced into racing stables by to date? "Bebe Grande”, he B Bradley, the ex-Newcastle says. HKFA v: CAAF at Club United goalkeeper. When his Stadium at 4.30 p.m.

Match

TUESDAY

Club v. St. Joseph's at Club Sadum at 6 p.m.

KMB v. CAA at Caroline Hill at 6 pm.

WEDNESDAY

i

stable-life® started, he had to Workman" Wie with ride -stand on an upturned bucket 7st 91b. He has come a long that to groom the horso in his way-500 winners since charge.

first victory on Chota Sahib.

2

His weight and his deter-

His rides

first for F. Ari- mination to make good as

strong, second for H. Cottrill. jockey grew together. In 1949 Outside these contracts any 'seven years after leaving his to come, glad of It!" is the motto RAF v. Kitchee at Caroline

local home of the Scotswood of a jockey DETERMINED to be Hill at 6 pm

won the North- No. 1 in the list one year soon. road, Willid Amy v Navy at Sookampoo umberland Plate, the "Pitmen's at p.m.

Derby", on Foi Amt.

THURSDAY

Police v. South China at Boundary Street at 8 p.m.

While there are several fine games in that lot of pride of place will go to the Governor's Cup match at the Club Stadium to

on

and

H. MISA, Now it would be easy to dis-morrow. Both sides now have

Secretary. miss this matter with the coma victory to their credit

ment that it was just another while the Chinese boys will show of Latin temperament............ start firm favourites they will but when one hears that a have to play in top gear from similar argument has broken the start if they are to win put in the United Kingdom be« The HKFA is fielding good tween interests in England and side and although it may lack Scotland one begins to realise the class of the opposition it that it is a matter to be taken looks virile enough to make the In order to permit of the more seriously than that. CAAF play hard for the trophy. the re-construction of 4

South China's victory over The UK incident came to portion of the Grand Stand,

Wednesday" leavės head in the recent English KMB the Club House' will be closed

them in an excellent position League versuA Scottish League to sweep the board as far as at 9.00 p.m. on Saturday, 23rd match. During this, game play the season's honours go. Only April until further potice. was often a little hectic and--|||

complete and unexpected shades, of Admira—the 'specta-To

upset could prejudice their Neither meals nor refresh-tors were treated to the unusual chanc

chances ада after

the fine they

have shown meats of any kind will be sight of seeing Jack Mowatt, the for

that Scene served from the closing of the Scottish referet, pulling out his recent

.but Club House until transfers to wee black book and jotting highly improbable.

"be Public Restaurant have been down the name of Edwards, the nevertheless they would

English wing halfback."

well

take "no completed on 2nd May,

when they

visti The matter has since boiled Boundary Street to tackle the over as many of the English Pellos next Thursday. players have said that during Other promising gemes in are RAF v. the game they were repeatedly the programmə penalised for tactics that are ae- Kitchen and KMB v. CAA.......... ceptable to the referees who but Kitchee v.. Club may be bontrol the League games in the best of the lot.

By Order of the Stewards,

·H. MISA”

Secretary.

4th April, 1955,

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