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GYMKHANÄ" "MEETING.

THE SECOND DAY'S RESULTS.

BLUEBOTTLE'S SURPRISE DIVIDEND.

Patron His Excellency Sir R. E. Stubbs,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVAMBIE 1315, 1928

For the last race there were eight ponies," intfiling Petrol King "with" a chango of rider (Mr. Soares taking the place of Mr. Pucts or Mr. Charles). Strathfarrar was a favourite and went to the front almost-at-once, with Petrol King and Gold Bill lying second and third respectively. At the Rock Mr. Zollensky was whipping up his mount (Strathlarrar) which did not look pro- mising for his hackers. At the Wong Nei Cheong Bend, Fetrol King was given his head and went into first place winning in Ang style. Strathfarrar scoming in second and Gold Bill third. Petrol King paid $0.10 for a win. Results

K.O.M.G. Honorary Stewards-His Excellency Ad miral Sir Arthur C. Leveson, K.C.B., His Excellency Major-General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M. C.B., D.SO., Sir Cland Severn, C.MG., and Com- modore H. E. Gruce, R.N. Stewards.-The Hoo, Sir C. Paul Chater, K. C.G., Lient. Col. G. K. Hali Brutton. Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. H. Humphreys, the Hou, Mr. A. G. Stephen. Sir Wr. Rees Davies, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, DrFor C. Fourth and Mr. C. C. Boyd. Clerk of the Course-Mr. H. Birkett. Secretary-Mr C. B. Brown, Ggaskhang Official-Mr. C. C.. Boyd, Mr.

M. T. Johnson, Mr. F. Sutton, "Mr. B. M. Dyer, LL-Col. P. A Car,

O.B.E., Mr H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 31. E. Humphreys, and Mr. J. Bar

tholomew.

Judge ---Mr. M. T. Johnson

In charge of the Seale-Mr. J. Bartho

lomow and Mr. F. Sutton. "Starter-Lent.-Col. O. K. Hall Brutton. Second Starter--Mr. H.-C. Macnamara,

· 1-CHEUNG" CHAU STAKES: FIVE FURLONGS,

China ponics that have run in any TACO at the last four gymkhanas. Winners of a gymkhana race of this season other than pola scurries barred. 1st prize, 8230; 2nd prize, #125; 3rd prize, $75.

Mr. Aripao's Bluebottle (late Water- Capt. G. E. Oxpring's Lighting, 150

fily), 155 lbs. (Mr. Zollonsky) T

lbs.

(Capt Oxspring). 2.

Mr. Mac's Finvoy, 155 lbs.

(Mr. Charles) 3 Dr. F. H. Kev's Wombat'a 135 lbs.

(Mr. Marray) 0 Messrs. Albort & Arnold's Dandy Kid. Puddoch-Lt. Col. P. A. Cox, O.B.E..Messrs. Potis & Croucher, Fire King

155 lbs. (Mr. Harriman) 0 and Mr. H, B. L. Dowbiggin. ()

(late-Palin Leaf, late Gallowgate), Timekeeper-Mr. A. A. Alves.

183 lbs.

(Mr. Matcha)

Handionyporn-Mr. F. Süttoa and Mr. Mr. Duddingstone's Brigand (late

M. Johnson,

West River), 147 lbs. (Mr. Young) 0 Mr. H. B.. L Dowbiggin's Chessman,

139 lbs.

(Mr. Seth) 0 Mr. Roda's Maine, 144. lbs.

(Mr. Sonres) 0

There was nuother large attendance at the second day's Gymkhana.meeting held yesterday at Happy Valley. There was

Time: Imin. 2011-5res. a splendid turn out for the first race of Won by six lengtha, que and a hall the meeting short distance event-no lengths between second and third.

Pari-matuel

Cash Sweep. fewer than nine ponies facing the starter.

Ticket No. "This ruce, however, provided a miserable

*227, 2933.10 208.60 start, Brigand (Mr. Young up) giving a

ཚ་ --3---- 133.30 heap of trouble to the field. When the

Unplaced ponies (820) each:-Nos. 40, ponies eventually got away the favourite, 6C8, 177, 343, 206, 343.

Winner: $11.30

.1,

6.50

20.30

12.00

MILE PORT ONCE ROUND AND IN.

Bluebottle, went to the front and led-WAOLAN STAKES: From Two past the winning post. Capt. Oxspring, on Lighting, enme in second some "dis- tance behind. His pony paid $29 odd for a pince. The favourite paid "811.50 for a win.

His Excellency the Governor and Sir Claud and Lady Severn arrived in time to witness" the second race the Wag Jan Stakes which drew a field of six ponies. Kukuburra (Mr. Seth up) was a hot favourite but did not get placed Ivy Leaf, one of Mr. Carroll's stable, set the pace for three quarters of the distance, but petered out at the Village Bend. He just managed to retain a slight lead to the distance post and then, Toll back. Coming up the home straight it was anybody's race, Arizona (Mr. Har riman up) well ridden was urged into first place and won by two lengths, pay ing a dividend of $25.90 to his backers for's win. Sifver Bill and Drake, well backed for places, came in second and. third respectively."

For China ponies that have run in Hong-

kong since Lat January, 1923, and previous to this meeting. 1st prize, $300; 2nd prize, $1505 3rd prize,

8.100.

Mr. Ridge's Arizona, 140 lb

(Mr. Harriman) 1 Mr. Bill's Silver Bill (late Australboy),

101 b

(Mr. Gibson) :9 Mr. J. de Jong's Drake (late Henry

VIII.), 181 bs.......(Mr. Zellensky) a Dr. F. H. Ker's Kukaburra (late Mosaic Tile), 352 ba...(Mr. Seth) Mr. A. H. Carroll's Ivy Leaf (late

White Star Dahlla), 152 lbs.

Ta

(Mr. Soares) 0 3ir. Peta's The Gambler (late

Slander), 149. Tos.

Mr. G. Matcham) 0 Time2mins secs.

5-MAIDEN PLATE" Half a Mitk. For China ponies that have started but -neyor wou a race of any description anywhere. 1st prize, #250; 2nd prize, 8105; 3rd, priser, 375 Mr. Mac's Favoy, 18 th (An Seth):1 Mr. Roda's Maine 149 1be

(Mr. da Roza)

Mr. R. M. Dyer's Skylight, 135 lbs.

(Capt. Oxspring) Messrs Potts and Croucher Fire

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King (late Palm Leaf Into Gallow gate), 365 lbs (Mr Zellepaky) Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Chessman,

158 lb

(Mr. Charles) Dr. F. H. Kew's Mopoke, 149 Ibs.

r. Harriman) Time: Imin secs, between second and third, th

Won by one and a half lengths; a head

SPORT.

CRIGTET

HOLIDAY” MATCHES..

SAYER'S KITESUMITCHELL'S XI

These two teams provided one of the best-matches seen in the Colony since the commencement of the present season. Mitchell's XI were first to, bat on Saturd day afternoon and at the conclusion of their innings they had compiled the splen- did_ayoretof 321. Yesterday, Sayer's XI only managed to make 174 at their first attempt. Mitchell's XI decided to ince the bowlers once more, but on this Deen sion they did not fare so well They closed their innings with the scoring board 8.showing down for 101, thus lear

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Unplaced portes (820) each:-Nos. 100, ing Sayer's side with 249 to get in order to win. They accepted the challenge and hitting up 200 for the loss of seven wic kete, won the game with three wickets

spure.

Pari-mutuel.

Winner : $28.50 1, 11.00 132.00

Cash Sweep Ticket No.

379, $1,953,10 169 538.00

6-GAP ROCK HANDICAP:

ONE MILE

For China ponies, 1st prize, 8300;" 2nd

prize, 8130; 3rd prize. 8100. Mr. Aripac's Bluebottle (late Water-

Mr. John Peel's Yellow River, 160 Ths. lily), 156 lba (Mr. Matchan)

(Mr. Zellensky)? Mr. Bill's Silver Bili (late Australboy)."

153 lbs.

(Mr. Gibson) 3 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Olive Leaf, 141 lbs....

(Mr. Sowell) 0 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Clover Leaf (late

White Cloud), 160 lbs.

(Mm Soares) 0 Sir Paul's Orient Dahlia, 159 Ibi“

(Mr. Charles) o Dr. F. H. Kew's Bandicoot (late Avie- more), 148 lbs. ... (Mr. Harriman) Dr. F. H. Kew's Kukaburra (Inte

Mosaic Tile), 150 lbs. (Mr. Sota) [Mr. J. de Jong's Drake (late Henry VIII), 168 lbs. (Mr. Hurray) Time: 2mins. 10.2-3sees.

0

0

Won by half a length, two and a half lengths between second and third,

Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $135,20

1.

16-50

6,60

7.70

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

545, $2,023,00 373, -578.00 534268.00

Unplaced pontes (820) ooch:-Nos. 451, 491, 311, 249, 8, 347. *#

-KELLETT PLATE: THRE

QUARTER MILE

For all China ponies that have started at this meeting and not won, Ist prize, #250; 2nd prize, $125; 3rd prize, 875. Messrs. Potts and Croucher's Petrol.

King, 150 lbs. (Jr. Soares) 1 Mr. C. C. Boyd's Strathfarrar, 135 lbs. (Mr. Zollensky) Mr. Bill's Gold Bill (late Austra kard),

158 lbs.

(Mr. Gibson) a Messrs. Albert and Arnold's Dandy

Eid, 155 lbs. (Mr. Harriman) - 0

Won by two lengths, a head between | Mr. Ai A. Alves' Jadestone, 150 lbs. second and third.

Päri-mutuel."

Winner: 825-20

I,

2.

6,50

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

52, $1,611.40. 306, 460.40 504, 230.20

Mr. C. C. Boyd's Ramsbury" (lato

Roman Raide), 162 lbs.

(Mr. Zellensky) 1 Messrs. Albert and Arnold's Satisfac-

tion Dahlia, 157 lbs..

6.30 34..... 7:40 Unplaced ponies (820) each-Nos. 450, 45, 273. Ramsbury (inte Roman Pride) recover- 3-NOVEMBER HANDICAP: ONE AND ed a great deal of his lost prestige in the

& QUARTER MILE big race of the day-the November For Chins ponies. 1st prize, $500; 2nd Handicap--by his very fine win. The prize, $200; 3rd prize, $100. pony had the race well in hand right from the start and in the home straight left the field standing, winning by four lengths. He paid $27.40 for a win Satisfaction Dahlia-the favourite for the race came in second and paid a smali dividend. Stariand finished third and was well backed for a place. Mr. Gibson riding Gold Bill had the misfortune to be thrown in the curly stage of the race through accidental bumping. Gold Bill continued the race riderless and showed wonderful intelligence. He kept woll back until going up the back stretch. Here he sparted and went into first place and 'actually finished first. The pony's performance was greeted with applause Mr. R. M. Dyer's Pencastle, 156 lba. and laughter. - Mr. Gibeon was fortunate- ly not injured, but the leg of his riding boot was badly torn

Nino good, ponien faced the starter for the Lantao Stakes which made the bet ting difficult. There was a poor start, Homan Sparrow being left at the post Mr. Gibson tired the pony out in trying to make up Jost distance and the best the pony could do was to finish with the Junch. Country Mouse made the pace at

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to

The only successful batsman on 'Sayer's aide in their first knock was Quick, who had a fine 60 to his credit, Fritz being next with 20. In the second knock by Mitchell's men More indulged in some big hitting. He was caught after making & useful 31. Facing a deficit of 245 Sayer's team started well, the captain going in first wicket and making a half century before being caught and bowled by More. From then on the side batted very solidly, the scores of succeeding

batsmen reading, 21, 31, 25, 38, 41 and.

Wood lifting a ball clear over Queon's 20, and some fine hitting was seen, Bead on to Marray Parade Ground. Gregory was put on for a short spell but in five overs from him37 runs were scored. More was the most successful bowler, sending down 17 overs, and get ting 5 wickets for 76.

Scores

Mitchell's XI. first innings 221.

SATER'S II.

1st Inninga.

G. R. Bayer, c Jotham, à Poffard 12. F. J. de Rome, b Lammert ......... 10 A. A. Rumjahn, and b Lammert 18 EK. Quick, b Foffard.................... 60 D. Fritz, b Lammert in 20 A. E. Wood, c Jotham, b Deáa ... 10

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F. Baker, e Gregory, b Poffard F. C. Miller, c.Poffard, b Dean ...

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Extras

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Total

.174

A DELIGHTFUL BLEND OF 3 SELECTED

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Poffard Lämmert

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Gregory Webster

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More Dean

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a 0

(Mr. Sewell) 01 Mr. A. A. Alves' Silvo, 150 the

Bunny (Mr. Murray) 0 Mr. J. de Jong's Tromp (late Demp

sey), 148 lbs. .......................... (Mr. de Jong): 0 Mr. H. Seth's Knockub Leg, 150 lbs.

Time: 1min. 3oders: Won by three lengths, [tween second and third.

Pari-niutuel. Winner: $20.10.

6.50

5.80

3. 16:00

(Mr. Sethyo

five lengths be

Cash Sweep. Ticket No:

113, $8,377.20 10, 679.20

589, 339,60

* Unplaced ponies (920) each:-Nos. 273, 699, 520, 650 £24.

ARREST OF AN ARMED ROBBER.

(Mr. Harriman) 2 Mr. A. A. Alves' Starland (late Royal

Crusader), 153 lbs. (Mr. Seth) 3 Mr. Hill's Gold Bill (late Australcard),

149 lbw:

(Mr. Gibson) 0 (Mr. Sewell) CHINESE CONSTABLE'S PLUCKY

Mr. Feta's Imbros, 142 lbs.

Dr, F. H. Kew's Bagdicoot (late Avie-

more), 145 lbs. (Mr. Soares): 0 Messrs. Albert & Arnold's Ding Dong, 143: The (Arde Jong).

(Mr. Matcham) o Time: mins. 445ocs. Won by four lengths; five lengths be- tween ercond and third.

Pari-matadi; Winner: $27.40

7.30

2

Cash Sweep. Ticket No

82, $3,951.50 6.30

635, 1,199.00 $7.80**

102, 504.50 Unplaced panies (850) each:-Now 294,

the start but in the home straight dron-141, 344, 335, 490

ped brick to third place, giving way to Ding Dong (fr. Alatcham uy) and Fern

LANTAO SPRINT HALF A MILg.

Leaf, which finished first and second For China ponies. 1st prize, $300; 2nd respectively. Mr. Matcham's mount paid prize, $150; 3rd prize, $100.

G. MA SA Lopes Ping Pong (late The Maiden Plate for non-winners pro Roman Warrior), 155 lbs.

(Mr Matcham)

$40.30

wided, a field of six ponies, with Mörke

as favourite. Fire King, was also fairly Mr. A. H. Carroll's Fern Lent (lato

well backed. Finvoy got the lead early

and won the race easily, two outsiders, Mr.

Maine and Skylight, coming in second.

and third respectively, Mopoke not being

Silvaplana), 158 lbs....(Mr. Soares)

Henry Humphreys Country. Mouse late Stonycroft), 155 Jhu

(Mr. Charles)

3

ACTION.

An armed robber was captured by Detective Sergeant Fender and a Chinese tubong of Yauraati Station on Sunday night after a running pistol duel in Portland Street and Jordan Road in Kowloon. The lukeng pluckily jumped from the side-car of a motorcycle to offect his capture, and in spite of the fact that he badly injured his knee-cap in doing so, he closed with the robber, who had an automatic pistol in his hand, And succeeded in bringing the fugitive to the ground.

An armed robbery had been committed,

at No. 145, Portland Street, at about 6.30 p.m. Four robbers, all armed with re volvera or pistols, had trussed up the inmates and taken $307 in money from o chest of drawers. One of the occupants managed to escape into the street where he met twa lubonge These two con- sables entered the house and the roh- bera bolted out of the front door pursued by, the constables. - In the street, the robbers fired at the constabica who re-

MITCHELL'S XI

2nd Innings.

Jothan, c Rome, b Ling Poffard, e Wood, b Quick Webster, e Omar, b Quick More, e Ling, b. Quick

Dean, b Quick

Mitchell, e Ling, b Quick England, not out Piercy, not out

Extras

Ling Quick Fritz

Total (for 6 wkts, dec.)... 101

Bowling Analysis.

M. L

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0.0 40.

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BAYEE'S ZI.

· Bud Inningi. Sayer, a and b More F7 de Rome, cand b More.. Ramjahn, b More

• Wood, st. Gace, b Lammert Quick, st. Gao, b Lammert Fritz, e Dean, b More Bálhatchety not out Baker, b Mare. Miller, pot out

Extrasenang

Total (for 7 wickets)

Bowling Analysis.

Gregory Laminert Mora Pollard Dean

NORKOO

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II

KOWLOON C.C. v. SHAMEEN.

Kowloon entertained à team repre- senting Shameen in a boliday match turned the fire, but nobody was hit yesterday and decisively beat thoir Sergeant Fender arrived on the scene in guests by 71 runs. Taking first knock the Kowloon men hit up a useful 219 of a motor cycle and one of the fukungs got

who is making into the side-car to follow one of the which A. W. Ramsay,

esperadoes. He was followed into Jor quite a reputation as a batman, was

placed, whilst Fire King finished & very Mrs. Bernard's livergrass, 158 lbs. close fourth. All three ponies paid fine

Bat (Mr. Zellensky)0 dividends, the winner paying $23.20 for Mr. A. 1. Carroll'a Clover Leaf (late

win and $11.00 for place Maine's White Cloud), 155 lbs dividend as second pony was 32 odd

(Mr. Sewell) 0 whilst Skylight's return was $27:30, Mr. A. A. Alves' Silva, 155 lbs,

Orient Dahlia was favourite in a feld

(Mr. Murray) 0 of nine for the Gap Rock Handicap over Capt. G. E. Ormuring's Lighting, 155 a distance of one mile. He got away lbs, antis (Capt. Oxspring) 0 well at the start and led the field right Mr. Warrick a Roman Sparrow (late round to the back stretch when Yellow St. Lawrence), 159 Ilmu Iliver (Mr. Zellensky up) drow level and, yeten (Mr. Gibson) 0 passing the Rock, he ran in to firat place. Mr. H. Seth's Knockuh Leg, 140 lbs. dan Road where the Chinese constable responsible for 74 S. Jex, who partner

He maintained this lead to the, distance? VTA

post when Bluebottle" (Mr. Matcham up) Timo: Imin 00.3-buces, came out of the bunch and made o sen-

(Mr. Seth) 0

jumped from the side-car before it had e Ramsay for the first wicket fell to a Won by three quarters of a length; two pulled up. He then closed with the rowhich to re was a dull diary right up catch when he had made 21 and after sational spurt to the front, winning the and a half lengths between cond and her who was trying to fire at him with to the last wich Here stand was race amidat the cheers of the spectators, third.

He was a rank outsider and paid the best Pari-mutur

lividend of the two days for a win, Winner: $48.30 mainely #135.20. Yellow River cam in,1, 0.20 second, and paid $6.00.- Silver Bill (Mr. Clibson, up), lying well back throughout the race, come in third, paying $7.70 for

bird pince,

2, 6.40

Cash Sweep: TicketNode

"an automatic pistol, When overpowered tr

it was found that the robber's weapon made by Pestonjil laver, che bad misfired, an empty shell jemming the making 90 and they latter magazine. Two other rounds, were still was the best of B.; Shimcen bowlers and in the pistol and the man had another nished with un verage of 3 for 80.

The other robbers escaped.

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