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SPORT.

ASSOOLATION FOOTBALȚ.

HUNGKONG LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SEASON 1918-19.

October With pai

H.K.F.C.

Ground.

DIVISION L

1018.

9. China. Athletic Club

B. Navy v R.G.A., Navy Grand

R. E. Manchester Hegiment, Military

Ground.

Novomber 18th-

• R.N, #. H.K, F.C., Nary Ground. R.O.A. r, R., Club Grond.

Manchester Hogiment w. South China

Athletic, Military Ground

November 30th:

H.K.F.C. v. Manchesters, Club dreund..

S. China Athletic v. E.G.A., Navy

Ground.

R. E. v. R.N..-Military Ground.

December 14th:---

B.E. v. S. China Athletic, Club Ground, Manchester v. R.N., Navy Ground.

·HOA. * H.K.F.C., Military Ground. December 28:-

ELK.F.C. . B.E., Club Ground.

S. China Athletic v. R.N., Nary Ground. H.G.A. v. Manchesters, Military Ground. 1910.

January 11th:-

+

8. China Athletic . H.K.F.C., Club

Ground.

Manchesters . R.E., Navy Ground. B.G.A... R.N., Military Ground.

January 25th

H.K.F.C. p. R.G.A., Clth Ground

N.

+7

B.N. 7. Manchesters, Navy Ground.

China Athletic B.E., Military Uround.

February 8th:

1,

Manchesters v. B.G.A., Club Ground,

·

R.N. S. China Athletic, Navy Ground. B.E...H.K.F.C., Military Ground,

February 2nd:-

H.K.F.C. e. R.N., Club Ground.

R.M. ». R.G.A., Navy Ground.

8. China Athletic #. Manchesters, "Military

Ground.

March 8th: ---

Manchesters . H.K.F.C., Club Ground, KIN. 2. RE,, Navy Ground, R.U.A. . .

Chinn Athletic, Military

tiround. Kick-off at 130 p.m for matches taking place in October and November,

The first named team to make arrange| nents with regard to providing ball, amarking of ground, erection of nets, etc.

The dates 9th Novesuber and Boxing Day have been reserved for charity matches.

In the event of the Shield being com- peted for, the first round will take place. on February 3th, the semi-final on March 8th and the final on Easter Monday, 'in which case Hongkong League matches will

changed from :-

8/2/10 to 99/2/10.

22/2/19 to 9/3/19. 8/3/10 to 29/3/L9.

• It is hoped that Chase will adhere to the bures as Reranged, in order that the season will finish before the bot weather.

DIVISION, 11. 1518.

ས , October 19th-

St. Joseph's College r. Kowloon, Club

Girouad.

S. China Athletic (It) . 83th Co, R.G.A

Military Ground.

th Co. R.G.A. v. Staff and Departments.

Club Groand Navy (1) s.

Ground..

87th Co R.G.A., Navy

Dolcher With:--

University. St. Joseph's College, Mili-

tary Ground.

87th Co. R.G.A., Club Kowloon

Ground.

January 11th:-----

THE HONGKONG DAIDI PHUS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER

University. S. Chinn Athletic (R), Nary

Ground

Sird Ca. R.G.A. *. St. Joseph's College,

Club Grounit,

Navy (B) p. 88th. Co. R.O... Military

Ground

January 19th-

St. Joseph's College u, Navy (R), Navy

Ground.

University. Staff and Departments, Milï-

tary Ground.

3. China Athletic (R) v. 87th Co. R.G.A.

-Club (fround,

January thi

HÒNGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB, Dr. Forsyth's North Star, 181lbs

(Mr. Doyle) O "AN INTERESTING, AFTERNOON'S Mr. Gombead's Snuffbox, 149be.

SPORT.

(Mr. B. T. Sedgwick) Mr. Soares Black Cat, 15tlbs.

PATRONS: H.E. Sir Francis May,

(Mr. H. A. Seth) - a KOMG, and H.E. Major General

Scratched Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, F. Vestris.

Mr. Soares Siamese Cat and Victorious CoThe Stewards of the Houg Crown Mt.; Landale's Bingwood, Mr.

kong Jockey Club (ex-officio) Ron: Adams Crest and Mr. Lux's Marne, Mr. D. Landale;· Major: Cassel, Dr. The ponies got away to a good start. Forsyth, Messrs. E. P. White, D. Mwith Jingle Johnnie a length abend of Hosa, J. Gibb, and C. H. Blason the others and Catfoed hugging the rails Judge: Mr. D. M. Res. Handicap close behind. This order was maintained per: Mr. D. M. Ross. Starters Mr. right through the race, except that, wheg E. J. Uedge and P. M. Hodgson the winning-post was insight, Wild Time-keeper; Mr. M: S. Sassoon. The fourth mating of the Hongkong third. In the fast furiong Mr. Knoll on Gymkhana Club was held on Saturday Catford made a big bid for victory, but afternoon at Happy Valley under brigh-Mr. Gegg rode a well judged finish and ter conditions than wore anticipated on Saturday morning, when it was feared caught the judge's eye by three-quarters. that the meeting would have to be one and third.

of a length. Four lengths divided second 88th Co. R.G.A. v. Srd Co. ·R.G.A., Navy paned on account of the weather.

Ground.

afternoon, however, was fine. The attend.

83rd Co. R.C.A. 1. Navy (R), Club

Ground.

ssin Co. R.0.A. v. St. Joseph's College,

Military Ground.

Kowloon ». "Eniversity, Navy Greend. February 1st:-

87th Co. 8.0.A.. Kowboa, Military

Ground

& China Athletic (B) v. Staff and Depart-ance was up to the average, though, no

ments, Club Ground,

February 8th:-

[

S. China Athletic (8) v. Kowloon,

tary Ground.

87th Co. 1.0.4. o. Sird Co. R.G.A.,

Ground.

doubt, many, weny kept away owing to the overenat sky in the morning. The going was on the beary side, owing to recent

Mili-heavy rains, but this was not so notice

University . Navy (R), Navy Ground.. Friday, February -14th: ----

Ground

80TH, 1918.

JUST TO HAND

ANGLO-ORIENT

SEAMLESS - REVERSIBLE

CARPETS AND RUGS.

Gamble came out of the ruck and finished TWO WEARING SURFACES INSTEAD OF ONE

Time: 2mins 133-53ccs. Pari-Mutuel.. Winner: $99.00

Cash Sweep. Ticket No

150, $562:10 133, 160:60 188. 80.30

L

6.80

6.10

110

Class "A"-Orico

IN CHARMING COLOURINGS AND DESIGNS.

THEY ARE BOTH

DURABLE ·

AND

INEXPENSIVE.

WE HAVE THEM IN

SQUARES, SOFA AND HEARTHRUGS.

ALSO

AXMINSTER CARPETS

Club's feature as some thought it would be 3-CLASS HANDICAP. Punters had a fairly good times round, e Though there were many disappointments Mr. D. Landale's Ringwood, 148lbs, no event ended in an upset. The highest

(Mr. F. Sutton)-1 dividend 57th Co. R.G.A. t. Aeth Co. R.G.A., Cab paid by the pari-mutuel was on Mr. Adams' Crest. 1selba.

win in

in the

Ladie

(Mr. Adams)-9. Nomination? Bacò. On the whole the fr. Soares' Victorious Crown, 180lbs. pari-matuel did very good business.

(Mr. Soares)-3 The sweeps became increasingly popular Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 158lbs. St. Joseph's College v. Staff and, Departs the afternoon wore on, the first prize in

mont, Navy Ground.

.... (Mr. Morrison) 0 Mili-Band of the 19th Infantry helped to Forsyth's North Star Mr Dryasdust's NEW DESIGNS.

the last race of the day being $899.50. The

Scratched: Mr. Stoves Catford. Dr. Lary Ground.

selections of music. enliven the proceedings with some bright

February 15th:-

8. China Athletic (R) v. Navy (R),

„Srd Co. H.G.A. v. Kowloon, Club Ground. February ind

L

97th Co. R.G.A. v. §. China Athletic (R),

Navy Ground

•Staff and Departments v. 83rd Co. R.G.A.,

Siliency Grannd.

Baiversity, Club

8th Co. R.G.A.

Ground.

March 1st: min

St. Andrew's Day Jingle Johnnie, Mr. Goahead's Saufbox, war boad tickets were on sale but did and Mr. D. Landale's Wild Gamble,

A fair start. Victorious Crowa start- ['not "draw.", those who had money to

spare being much too intent on the pari-ed too strongly, getting a lead of several mutuel and the sweeps.

lengths. When the half-mile had been reached, however, Malcolm, who got the THE SPORT.

worst of the start: had overhauled tha "Anticipation's" failure to win the leader, and for a furlong the two grey first race was a disappointment to many. ponies led the race. Meanwhile, Ring- from the way this pony made up the die wood and Crest had kept well together tanco it lost at the start there can be a length or so behind the other two. At seth Co. R.L.A. ». Kowloon, Navy Ground. little doubt that it would have left the the bend the fold closed up, and in the Staff and Departments Navy (B), Club others behind if it had gob a good start.straight a fine piece of generalship by In a race over five furlongs a good start Mr Sutton got Ringwood away to the is half the battle, and it was therefore front, which position was kept to the not surprising that "Doubtful," who got inish. Crest was a good second, a length Navy (R) . Brd Co. RO.A., Navy best away, was not caught. Huntsman

Anished well, but might have done better if Mr. Adams had used his whip more behind, but might have gained first place Stalf and Dapartments v. Kowkon, Miliif it had been made to apart at the begin freely in the last 200 yards.

ning of the straight.

37th Co. R.G.A. v. St. Joseph's College,

Military Ground,

Ground.

March 5th:-

Ground.

tary Ground.

9th Co. R.G.A. ». S. China Athletic (R),

Club Ground,

March 15th:--

Staf and Departments ». 59th Co. R.G2A.,

Military Ground.

Sård Co. R.G.A. p. 87th Co. R.G.A., Navy

Ground.

Kowloon, Club Ground.

Navy (R) March 22nd :---

+!

Sith Co. R.G.A.

Ground.

The most important event of the after- noon, the Gymkhana Stakes, attracted six entries. Jingle Johnnie's "win" was not expected, and was due as much to Mr. Gegg's fine riding as to the good start which the pony got. Catford," the popular fancy, came second, thereby in creasing the number of marks it has earned towards the Gymkhana Cup. For

Catford and Snuffbox now tie with 8 marks each," "sa" that its

this trophy a. Navy (R), Navy

destination will be decided by the result of

| Gymkhana Stakes next month.

St. Joseph's College. v. University, Club

Ground.

3rd Co. R.G.A., v. Staff and Departments,

Military Ground.

March 29th:~~

Korleons. 3rd Co. R.G.A., Navy Ground. Star and Departments University,

Club Ground."

S. China Athletic (R) v. 88th Co. R.0.A.,

Military Ground.

Kick-off at 3 p.m. when the ground is being used by a first division team on the same date, otherwise at 4.30 p.m.

The games, with two exceptions only, are Exed for Saturday afternoons, leaving Wednesdays cleat for practice..

GOLF.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION.

A running Bogey Pool will be played Navy (R) 3. Staff and Departments, Navy during October on the big course at

Fanling. Cards 50 cents each.

Urovad.

November 2nd:---

St. Joseph's College v. 83rd Co. R.G.A.,

Military Ground.

88th Co. R.G.A., Club

University v.

Ground.

Staff and Departments v. 87th Co. R.G.A.,

Nary Ground.

November 10th ;---

87th Co. R.GA. v. University, Military

Ground.

Stal and Departments v. S. China Athletic

(B), Navy Ground,

Kowloon v. Navy (R), Club Ground.

Friday, November 22nd":"

8th Co. R.G.A. v. Staff and Departments,

Club Ground.

November Bird:-

St. Joseph's College v. 88th Co., R.G.A.,

Club Ground..

831d. Co. 1.G.A. v. S. China Athletic (R),

Military Ground.

University. Kowloon, Navy Ground.

November 30th:--

Staff and Departments v. St. Joseph's

College, Navy Ground,

Kowloon . S. China Athletic (R), Mill-

tary Ground,

Navy (R). University, Club Ground,

Decembor this ---

St. Joseph's College ». 87th Co. R.G.A.,

Club Ground.

88th Co. R.G.A. 7. Navy (1), Nav

Ground.

83rd Co. R.G.A. v. University, Military

Ground.

December 14th

Navy (R) v. St. Joseph's College, Club

Ground.

S. China Athletle (R) z. University, Kavy

Ground.

Staff and Departments, Mili Kowloon v Stary...

December 21st -----

St. Joseph's College . S. China Athletic

(R), Navy Ground

23rd Oo. 1.G.A. v. 88th Co. R.G.A., Club

Ground.

University v. 87th Co. R.G.A., Military

Ground. December 28th

Navy (). B. China Athictio (R), Club

Ground. Kowloon v. St. Jomph's. College, Navy

Ground 88th Cu. R.G.A. v. 87th Co. R.G.A., Mili

tary Ground.

1919.

January 4th

China Athletic (R) v, St Joseph's Col.

Lego, Club Ground, Komioon 88th Co. R.G.A., Navy

Ground.

University . Xrd Co, E.G.A., “Military

Ground

OFFICIAL NIGHTS FÖR.

OCTOBER.

The following table shows the standard begins, during the moath of October, time at which Official Night ends and

1918:-

13th. 8.7

ז!

the

"

The race for the Class A. China ponies want to the popular fancy, Ringwood, who found so many backers because it was carrying Mr. Sutton, the lightest weight. This was Mr. Sutton's second win for the afternoon. ***Victorious Crown" would have finished in a better position than third if it had been held in during the earlier part of the race.

Time: 2mins, 5 4-5secs. Pari Mutuel.. Winner: 913.70

1.

9.40 17:50

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

125, $648.20

40, 185.90

100. 184.00

4-LADIES' NOMINATION,, 'Bending Race. Mr. G. Morton Smith

+

(cominated by Mrs. Hackey)-1 Mr. D. M. Rods

(nominated by Miss Lucy-Glitter)--g Mr. F. Sution.

#

(nominated by Miss B. C. Sutton)-3 Other competitors: Mr. T. W. Dayle (Mrs. F. 31. Crawlord), Mr. H. Seth (Mr. J. H. Soth). Mr. R. E. Sedgwick Mr. Dyer) Mr. W. J. Morrison (Miss Auderson), Mr. C. E. Blason (Mrs.. Forsyth), and Mr. S. E. Grimstone (Miss Gordon).

Pari-Mnnel. Winner: 245,80

1.

...”

12.20 -9.80 0.50

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

37, 680.70

In the Ladies', nomination the three heats were won easily by Mr. D. M. Ross, Mr. Morton Smith, and Mr. Sutton. In the final Mr. Smita came first in grand style. Mr. Beth's pony ran away with 5-CLASS HANDICAP. Class "P"-Once, him in the second heat and traversed

half the course before it was stopped.

round.

211, 10.20 74. 09.10

it was only the fine judgment of Mr. Mr. T. F. Hough's Haggir. 155:h dogg that won Mr. T. Hough the Class Mr. Leitch's Ridgeway, 150lbs. B pony race. Mr. Gegg gauged the cap- abilities of Haggis" to a nicety and

(Mr. Gegg)-1

(Mr. Doyle) |

(Mr. Kremer)-3

kept it well behind the others till the Mr. Lux's Marne, 153lbs time to spurt came. Mr. Doyle rode a Mr. G. and G.'s Second Vialia, 145lbs. good race

Ridgeway and was beaten by a short head. His mount led most of the way round.

on

ورد

(Mr. Knoll) 0 Scratched: Mr. Soares Black Cat. Tho half-a-mile handicap fell to Mr Lux's Anticipation, Mr. G. and G.'a “Nevand,” who was all but beaten at Brown Mouse, and Mr. Sedgwick's Rock the post by "Huntsman," in spite of the Mouse... face that the latter started 30 yards be- A good start. Marne. was the first to hind. Mr. Kremer was applauded for assume the lead, but had to gave place, the plucky bid he had made to win. to Ridgeway when half the course had

The last race of the saw the vindication of Catford, when covered. Up to the bend it seemed who like Ridgeway's race, but when the bend snatched

a very fine success from Anti was being negotiated both. Haggis and well behind the others till the last furlong straight an exciting finish was witnessed cipation.

Mr. Knoll kept his mount Second Violin crept up.

Down the and then came up with a rush, winning between Haggis and Ridgeway, and it by a nock. "Marne" started at too hot A pace to loat for a mile and a quarter. was only the skill of Mr. Gegg that got The victory was a thoroughly popular finished third, two lengths bohind Ridge- his mount home by a short head. Marne

+

THE RESULTS.

4

ע

Way.

Time: 2mins 34-secs. Pari-Matucl.

41

Cath Sweep.

.

Winner: $12.80

Ticket No.

1

9.20

256, $660.20

2.

21.80

189, 191.20

64. 95.60

G-DISTANCE HANDICAP-About half a

1.--Five FURLONGS HANDICAP. Mr. D. Landala's Doubtful, 162lbs.,

(Mr. F. Sutton)—1 Mr. G and G.'s Second Violin, 149lb.

(Mr. Knoll)-2 Mr. Dowbiggin's Huntsman, "163lbs.

(Mr. H. A Beth)-3-inile. Mr. Thomas Glorious Pearl, 148lba."

(Mr. B. E. Sedgwick) - ( Mr. G. and G.'s Brown Mouse, 180lbs. (Mr. Doyle) Mr. Lur's Anticipation, 150lbs,

October 1st, 6.3 4.1.

2nd, 8.3. 3rd, 8.3 4th, 6:3

24

11

5th, 6.3 6th, 6.4

.6.23 p.m.

6.92 6,21 *.90 "

19 17

one..

8.13

7th, 6.5

6.17

8th. 8.8

0.16

9th,

6.8

8.18

10th 8.8

8.35

11

0.0

6,14

12th, 8.6

6,13

6.12

6.11

6.10

6.9

6,9

6,9

0.8

17

6.7

20th, 6.9

8.7

(Mr. P. Kremer)

21st, 6.10 22nd, 6.11 23rd, 6.11, 24th, 6.11 25th, 6.12 28th, 8.12.

27th, 6.19 28th, 0.13 29th, 6.14 30th, 6.14,

Scratched:

0.6

6.5.

Dahlia

8.2

0.2

"

6.2

**

6.2.

77

6.1 6.1..

*7.

6.1

32

31st, 8.15

0.0 1 "550"

n

14th. 6.7 152b. 6.6 16th,

6.9 17th, 6.3 18th 19th, 6.9

THE COLONY'S FINANCES FOR JUNE.

ادا

Mr. G. and G's Nevand (65 yds.),

155lbs. (Mr. Knoll)-1 Mr H B. L. Dowbiggin's Huntsman

(30 yds.), 155lbs. (Mr. Kremer)-9 Mr Thomas Glorious Poarl (20 yds.),

155lbe

(Mr. Doyle)-3| Mr. Gunner's Sunstar Mr. J. Pee's Aidlog (70 yds.), 155lbs.

yds.), 155Tha

(Mr. Mody) 0

After wasting five minutes in false Mr. Cottager's Floughed Field, (40- starts, daring which Anticipation, the favourite, gave much trouble," the ponies Scritched: Mr.

(Mr. Soares) 0 Sedgwick's Rock

WOVEN IN ONE PIECE WITHOUT SEAM.

EFFECTIVE COLOURINGS.

ALL THE ABOVE ARE OF

BRITISH

MANUFACTURE

AND CAN BE RELIED UPON

FOR THEIR WEARING QUALITIES.

AN INSPECTION OF THIS CONSIGNMENT IS INVITED

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got away in a procession, with Anticipa- Mouse, Mr. Leitch's Ridgeway, Mr. tion in the rear. Doabiful and Brown Landale's. Doubtful, Mr. G. and G,'% Mouse were in front of the bunch, with Second Violin, Mr. Gunner's Bunstar Glorious Pearl at their beola. Before the Dahlin, Mr. Adam's King Jim, Mr. race had progressed two furlongs, Second Burns Sunray Dablia Violin forged ahead. Doubtful was go A streaky start. Novand; who-got-a- ing too strongly to be overhauled and lead of 30 yards from Huntsman and of though Second Violin took the outside 45 yards from Glorious Pearl, took full of the bend in the hope of a clear field, advantage of its lead and finished first Mr. Knoll was unable to finish any better/Hintsman made a desperate bid for first than second. Anticipation was never in place and would have got it in a fev the race. Doubtful won by three lengths, more strides. Nerand won by half & Mr. Soures Victorious Crown, 150lbs. Marne, North Star Anticipation, Cat

length, two lengths dividing second and third,

Pari-Mutac Winner: $8.10

The Hongkong Treasury imues the fol-two lengths dividing second and third Jowing financial statement for the month of June, 1918:--- Halazice of sanets and liabili

tics on 31st May, 1918 $6,279,330.99 Kevenue from 1st to 30th

June, 1918 indi

Time: Imin. 23secs, ndaj Pari-mutuel. Winner: $17.60

0.00

9.50

18.70

נ'

Expenditure from let to 30th

June, 1918

1,204,833,49

$7,574,284,48

· 1,653,253,36 $5,331,011. 13°

81,

Cash Sweep: Ticker No

108, 374.50E 8,107.00 55.50

Mr. Dryasdust's Jingle Johnnie, 155"-- lbs. (Mr. G. W. Gegg)- Mr. Staves Catford, 151ibe-****

(Mr. Knoll)

(Mr. F. Button)

Balance

€1.30 9.70

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

157, $7C2.10- 171,060 225, 100.30

3, 2-TE GYMEHANA STAZES, Elzo#2007-ONE-AND-A-QUARTED, MILE HANDICAP.

Distance One mile.

Mr. Staves' Catford, 160lbs,

(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Lux's Anticipation, 151lbe.

(Mr Beth)-2 Dr. Forsyth's North Star, 160lbs.

(Mr Bedgwick) a (Continued at foot of next Column

* Exclusive of Crown Agents accounts Mr. D. Landale's Wild Gamble, 145lbe. for January.

(Mr. Soares), 0 ford, Victorioud Crown Nearing the bead Catford improved its position to Mr. Lux's Marne, 142lhe

(Mr. Kremer) o second, while North Star assumed the lead. In the straight the race was be Scratched Mr. Horsford's Malcolm,tween Catford and Anticipation, for Mr. Dryasdust's Jingle Johnnie, Mr. North Star had dropped back. A well- Landale's Wild Gamble, Mr. Goabend's judged finish saw Catford a neck in front Snuffbor, Mr. Adam's Crest, Mof Anticipation Landale's Ringwood, Mr. Boures Black Cat, Mr. G. and G.'s Brown Mouse and Second Violins

A fair start. The ponies passed the judge's box for the first time at a mode rate pace, in the following order:

Time: 5 Serik (548ces.

Pari-Mutuel Winner: $8.007

Cash Sweep

Ticket No.

7.00

184, 2899:50

7.00

288, · ·255.00

140, 127,50