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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

TENTH RACE MEETING Saturday, 23rd April, 1955.

(To be haid 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 p.m. and the First Race run at 2.00 p.m.

The Secretary's Office at Alexandra House will close at 11.45 am

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MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

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

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

Tiffins will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 72811). AN

t of seventeen years, Western Standard.

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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1935.

SPORTING SAM

By Reg. Wootton

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS

HAVE BROUGHT TO LIGHT SOME PROMISING PLAYERS

"

Says "TOUCHWOOD"

After twelve days of continuous badminton the Colony's Senior and Junior Championships, both men's and women's, have reached the semi-final stages and in the next few days the competition will reach the "survival of the fittest" stage for those still in the running for honours.

SATURDAY SOCCER SPOT

Knowledge Of The Laws Is One Thing But It's Their Application That Counts

Says L M. MacTavish

There is no business like show business; there is no argument like

a soccer argument; and similarly, there is no evidence so unreliable as

that offered by an interested defender of a particular cause.

In a recent report I criticised a particular aspect of the work of Referee Cabot during the China-England International and I may say that that criticism has been endorsed by other football folks since it was written.

During the week

a letter fact that the players warp dis- victory would merely emplusise Iron a correspondent was concerted was indeed under their championship super published in this paper and, standable.

(but it would · also · give whether intended or not, the Law 12 Section ) allows sweet revenge for the talent Eastern acăministered dominant theme of that letter the referee to purish player which was that the referee and his who shouts in such a way that earlier in the season. Linesmen

were right and my he baules an opponent, but it There is no indiestion that, criticism Was Wrong That is is difficult to see what immediate merely a matter of opinion and redress the players have, when Eastern can repeat their win and in fact it they did so it would the correspondent is of course the referce is the culprit. This year's Championships brought to light several promising players in the.

Finally I give you a guarantee now be counted among the major upsets of the season. On Junior Men's and Women's events. They are George Ma, Wong Wai-hung, Yongntitled to that....but the sug-

gestion

that our referees are that there is not the slightest for South China look set der a Kuen-cheong and S. K. Wong, all of whom are in the last four of the Junior Singles. mnipotent as far as the laws exaggeration in that report and decisive victory but a lot will

of

"the

game go is not only what is more I have a reliable depend on the sort of tactics Diaria Yung and Mary Wong Nunes and R. Remedios in the His defeat, therefore, came as

misleading, it is, if present ex-witness for the whole show. He adopted by Eastern, nevertheless the women's discoveries top section.. George Ma and a surprise. I asked Ebrahim yes pert opinion is to be valued, was a prominent soccer legis South China get my vote, this season and both have Wong Wal-hung and S. Kterday the reason for his poor well wide of the mark.

lator. shown themselves exceedingly Wong and Sul Chuen in the showing and be attributed his it would be interesting to well in the Championships,

defeat, to being off form.'

know if the writer of the Diana Yung, the 13-year-old

published better compiled it be fore or after he read the

reports

are

two and, barring upsets, is tipped to capture three titles in her first season of competitive

badminton.

I Diaps succeeds she will be the first schoolgirl in the Colony to do so and, as ultings stand. I believe she will not let

and fans, down.

other half.

con-

Bill Funk, a top contender for

over J. Soarer. Fuck was the first player in the Open Singles to store

a scores being 15-6, 15-0.

a love set win, the The stamina factor will play an important role for Bill Funk when he meets Dr K. S. Low in the semi-final. But be should

to

the

It is always difficult to fore- ON WHICH GROUNDS?

cast a game in which St Joseph's With all the current talk of are involved due to the changing schoolgirl. is the better of the Ma and Wong Wal-hung should the title, impressed spectators | 36 the Eastern-RAF game which summer football being organised faces in their line-up but 'pro- Ma with his straight sets victory was played at the Club Stadium different reasons one inevitably their Maceo players they should by different bodles and for vided they have the assistance of Tuesday, when the same

question of not lose against Club, while over official was in charge. Maybe he comes

willat. Causeway Bay CAA should read what the morning press had grounds "where the games get two more points at the s- to say about that, job of work,

be played. but, on the other hand, such un-

The Club Stadium has stood pease of Navy. animous criticism would hardly up very well to the soccer

In what might be the

bost. suit his argument.

thrashing it has received this game of the weekend Sing Tao As far as the off-side law is season It has retained a fair should fust edge out RAF concerned players in Hongkong surface and the bail is call Club Stadium tomorrow.

being penalised for slick playing with reasonable accuracy but thinking and fast

i must get a rest soon if movement; timo after time thoughtful foot-it is to be in anything Hke frst- ballers anticipating the fight of class condition next season. the ball find that their skill is

at Caroline Hill, how- Things

very different. The penalised by a stoppage for off- ever, are

playing pitch is in a shocking side.

condition and is unworthy of the fine stadium that surrounds

her Supung will meet Mary section.

Diana Wong in anal and

in the Women's Doubles the Misses Y. Y. Chan and Diana Yung meet the win- ners of the Miss C. Ha and Mrs M. Scares and Miss Chul Yuen-chun

Brown, who was

Of the four I predict George

win the Junior Doubles. and Wong have shown sistent form throughout the tcurnament and they should have no difficulty in clearing their next obstacie Wong and Sui Chuen in the semi-final.

Brown and Xavier are the kely finalists in the othe? out of the Singles by George Ma in the second round.

a doubles than is more ot singles player.

with Xavier giving Brow

tais pair able support,

should beat Numes and Remedios to yeong-

enter the frul Should George I Miss Chan's

Ma and Weng Wai-hung, and previous performances in the Xavier and Brown clash in the carly

rounds are any criterion Junior Doubles final this en- of their normal form, there is eamter will be the "battle" of nothing

the Doubles as far as the Junior them to stop

with the Junior Championships are ecpcerned, walking away Doubles title. However, either of the

It will be a battle of attack, two pairs still in the remi-finale-Miss Ho and Mrs Wilch Ma and Wong excel, and Spares and Miss Chui Yuen- deface by Xavier and Brown. chun

and Miss Conple Young QUITE A SURPRISE are capable of springing an up-

In the Mon's Open Singles, set.

Whether Diana YUDE

and Dr K. S. Low asterished every

and Miss Connie

and Diana's.

not let this warry him too much as Low is essentially a doubles player and as far as stamina concerned they are about equal. Funk's real test will be in the final, that is, if he beats Low. in the With Ramon Young

Ppasite court, Funk will have to bring out his best to stop

Young from taking the Singles

title.

A

The finalists should come from

ате

tire

One of the most conclusive of this error of indications judgement by the field officials is unwoven and very bumpy is that regularly the ball is and the ball is no longer playing placed at the spot where the in such a way that a player car player is actually located WHEN take its bounce for granted. HE RECEIVED IT, although meat can the ground take and

Just how much more punish- | - often he was many yards away

was last played. from that spot when the bill still be ready for the next

There

glaring example of this in the game between China and England. Ho Cheung-yau moved away over to his left in clever anticipation et a long pass from Yiu Cheuk- rin.

was

one

season?

I appreciate that the wet sum- mer months can work apparent miracles on the pitch but in spite of all the specialised treat- ment it received last close season it has not lasted as It was ex- pected to do. It it is now going to be subjected to stili more

in the Men's Open Doubles only two pairs have entered the semi-final-K. C. Wong and W. F. Foo and Ebrahim and P. V.

Dr. K. S. Low and Junior Yap. Wong and Foo will meet Pomeroy far the right to enter the final and in the other hall Robert Tay and Patrick Wong NO CHILDREN will be admitted to the Club's premises during

clash with Ebrahim and Yap. the Meeting. For this purpose a Child is a person under the age Miss Chan succeed in capturing ccc, including the Thomas Cup the Wong and Foo and Rebers

the Doubles...tille rests largely selecters, when he eximinated M. on Miss Chan

Ebrahim in the opening round Tay and Patrick Wong combina the quarter-final when with a 15-5, 15-8 victory. tions. Of the two pairs, Robert

He took the greatest care to football in the normal close they met Miss Mary Wong and Ebrahim, who was one of the Tay and Patrick Wong look good Miss R. Marques, Miss Chan criginal Thomas Cup players to win the title for their come stay on the sate side of Cramp-season it may not be up to the until the ball was played required standard when Septem- took some time before she got selected to represent Hongkong bination is slightly better.

All in all next week's bad and as soon as was in fight ber comes around. into her stride. Diana Yung at Bombay but was left of

the dashed though the defence, and Miss Chan were made to the team because of lack of the minton should produce some fight every inch of the way be residential qualification, was thrilling matches and the high-lines. It was a brilliantly con

ceived move and there was not be in the Junior

There are several 'interesting fore they

the slightest doubt that He was games Singles and Doubles semi-finals.

in the programme of and it was

yards clear of the defenders games for this week-end. Here mainly the brilliance of Diana

when the ball landed at his fect. is the full Est, Yung that saved thean from going to three sets.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of admission will be $9.00 each 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 fair opponents to subdue always the master of Dr K. S. light should

passing through on their duties. They may on po account use the Betting Booths in the Members' Betting Hall,

CASH SWEEP

Through Cash Sweep Tickets at $20.00 each may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Ctices at Queen's Building (Chater Rood), and 5, D'Aguilar Sweet during normal office hours and until 1150 um, on the day of the Race Meeting.

Particular numbers within the series 1 to 4,000 may be 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 1 to 4,000.

Tickets reserved and available but not paid for by 10.00 am, on the day preceding the Race Meeting for which they are reserved 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.

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The reservation of any particular mumber does not confer on 4be 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 ressons for their action..

In the Jurlor Mixed. Doables, in which Diana and her partner. George Ma, are still in the semi- final stage, they have to be at their best to overcome Louts Sousac and Mis M. Soares.

GOOD ENOUGH ON FORM Sousae and Mrs Soares, are an unpredictable pair: On their form they are good enough to topple any of the favourite pairs, but spectators have so far

seen them playing anything but

mixed doubles badminton.

There are four pairs left in the Men's Junior Doubles-B. Brown and H. J. Xavier and R.

NOTICE

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Low in trial mathes.

Nominate YOUR

Hongkong Footballer Of The Year

invited

to

Members of the public are nominate whom they consider to be Hongkong's Footballer of the Year for the current season,

It is a popularity poll organised by the China Mail, and nomination coupons will be received until the closing date to be announced later.

The two qualifications for nomination are: (1) Footballing prowess. (2) Sportsmanship on the field of play. Cash Sweep Tickets on the last race of the Meeting at $2.00 each may be obtained from the Cash Sweep, Offices at Queen's

In order to permit of the .1

re-construction of Building, (Chater Road), 5, D'Aguilar Street and 382, Nathan Road the

Nominations should be addresied to The Editor, during normal office hours and until 11.00 a.m. on the day of the portion of the Grand Stand, China Mail, Wyndham Street, Hongkong. Race Meeting.

the Club House will be closed

TOTALISATOR

Д

To The Editor, China Mail.

at 9.00 pm. on Saturday, 23rd Backers are advised not to destroy or throw away their tickets April until further notice. until after the "all clear" signal has been exhibited.

My nomination for Hongkong's Footballer of ALL WINNING TICKETS AND TICKETS FOR REFUNDS. Neither meals nor refresh- MUST BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT THE RACE COURSE ments of any kind will be the Year, taking into regard his playing ability ON THE DAY TO WHICH THEY REYER, NOT LATER THAN served from the closing of the and his sportsmanship on the field of play is

ONE HOUR AFTER THE TIME FOR WHICH THE LAST RACE Club House until transfers to OF THE DAY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO BE RUN.

PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE MADE ON TORN OR DISFIGURED TICKETS.

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

POP

Public Restaurant have been completed on 2nd May,

By Order of the Stewards, H. HISA,

Secretary.

By Order of the Stewards,

H. MISA,

Sécretary.

of the

4th April, 1956.

(Signed)

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WEEK-END GAMES

Today

League Division One Bastery v. South China at 5.30 p.m.

Up went, the tirezman's flag and a kick was awarded to Eng- land on the exact spot where the Citra

the forward received ball......although he had been at least 12 yards away when it was last played. Even a couple of England's defenders smiled in relief and probably sympathy with Ho Cheung-yau.

Such misinterpretation of the law amounts to a miscarriage of football justice. It means that

Club v. St. Joseph's at Club Stadium at 5.30 p.m..

CAA V. Navy at Causeway Bay al 5.30 p.m.

Tomorrow

Sing Tao v. RAF at Club Stadium et 5.30 p.m.

The chief interest will be in

and

the brilliant quick-thinking the meeting of Eastern player is being reduced to a South China at Caroline Hill common. level and slow tanking this afternoon. A South China defenders are being accortied a

measure of protection to which they are not entitled.

Oh, and just for the informa- tion of our correspondent I would like to say that two of the colleagues, who took particular Interest in the off-side law inst Sunday were sitting abreast the 18 yards line at both ends of the field

LATEST THING

It was a great pity that some of the officials of the Referees Association had not attended one of the Second Division games that was played the other even- ing. They would have som that must suvly be something the latest thing in match con-

ve seen the birth of

trol and they might also new

era in refereeing

In this particular game the frst half was punctuated at reguler jobervals with loud shouts of Play on from the man with the whiatia and as there was no apparerat necesaty for much combat it was difficult Indeed to see what purpose it served.

The job of the referee is surely to blow his whistle to start, stop and where necessary, restart play, and apart from administer- ing a caution or an admonition to a player he is usually

quiet. expected to remain

In the same in question the players complained bitterly about the disconcerting shouting of the refree, and it is a matter of some statistical interest that, the officials of the competing teams counted the number of times heard the shout Fly-on" second half and be. leve it arot e blly wr

Taxare you that Evere solto doce about

The shoute

They were and could be har ground stand far-

19h threat She

SPORTS QUIZ

1. If Don Cockell beats Rocky Marciano will he be the first, second or third English World Heavyweight Cham- pion this century?

2. Who was the last English- man to hold the World Milé record before ." Roger Bannister?

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complete the names of four famous sportsmen.. DXXXX; GEXxx Exxx; M*** H******* H** H*x*x. 4. What

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5. Who was the last British Open Golf Champion to successfully defend his title?

6. Surnames please of these sporting brothers, Denis and Leslie, Joe and Fred, Hashim and Azam,

1. Who

won the Men's Doubles at Wimbledon last year?

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