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Sports News

RACING NOTES AND GOSSIP.

DERBY PROBLEM BECOMES MORE "KNOTTY.”

WATCH THE "STAG" STABLE!

[BY MORNING DEW.").

In a few days now the Annual

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1930.

There seem to be some, specula

CRICKET NOTES.

PENNY'S CENTURY.

H.K.C.C. HEADS THE TABLE.

H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

FAVOURITES SUCCESSFUL.

GOOD PROGRESS MADE,

[BYL B. W.")

Yesterday the Hong Kong Cricket Cricketers, were indeed fortunate

resumed, in having such a gorgeous after-Club Tournament was soon last Saturday, and although the ah was beating down quito Bercely overhead, their was enough "snap" in the wind to make every body feel fis and on his toes.

when good, progress was made, Nourly all the first round ties of the Open Singlen Championship have now been completed, and to-day couple of second round matches in this event will be played.

hard

PHIL SCOTT'S HOPES.

SURE, I SHALL BEAT SHARKEY."

Phil Scott, the British heavy- weight boxing champion, has gone to America to fight Jack Sharkey. for the championship of the world.

Scott will not have it any other way. He told me so (writes Mr. Clyde Foster) in a chat I had with

"What else would I go for but him at his home in Thornton Heath. the championship?" he said. 14 T It is the title I want to bring back am not thinking about the purse, with me to this country.

I believe I can beat Sharkey. I have come to that conclusion after seeing him fight over there."

On what do you particularly "On my boxing," he replied. "I base your hopes?" I asked Scott. can punch as hard as Sharkey and can box better."

HOME FOOTBALL.

ENGLISH CUP.

SIXTH ROUND DRAW.

[THROUGH REUTER'S ADENCY.).

lows:-

ALLEGED FRAUD ON THE CUSTOMS.

INGENIOUS TRICK TO OBTAIN MONEY FROM. IMPORTERS.

An ingenious method of defraud.

LONDON, Feb. 17. Association Cup sixth round drawing the Customs is reported to hare been discovered, in Shanghai saya to be played by March 1 is as fol.

the -C. Daily News, with the arrest of S. Y. 500, the proprie tor of a Customs brokerage buat- ness and a former employee of the v.well-known firm of James McGill

& Co.

Villa. Huddersfield.. Westham v. Arsenal.

Sunderland or Notts Forest

Wednesday, Newcastle. Hull

HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.

[ORDERS BY HON, MR, & D C WOLFE, INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICK.]

Race Meeting will be upon us, and tion as to which of the Hynes and the community in general will be Mackie ponies will represent the onjoying ́an unofficial holiday. The stable when the Derby comes to be position in regard to the Derby is run. Personally, I have a partiality as open as ever, and the latest for Picalili, as he is a steady little gallops, far from answering the performer. Many think Ficallili, question as to who will win the like King's Bounty, cannot do the race, simply add more complications mile and half, but I would remind to 4 already difficult problem theses doubters that Picallili has never been stretched yet. Pepper- Just as one favourite is disposed of mint has returned the best training (King's Bounty), another immed times over the mile and a half dur- intely comes up and fill its place ing the whole season, and yet is (Diaria Bny). The presence of the not looked upon as a sure winner! week's success (he had 3 for 5 then) rallied splendidly, and by dint of tion in the event of a win over Hunt Dress: Mufti.

Why Is it because Picallili, is a

Shanghai jockeys do not help the cathusiast at all, as owners (with possibly une exception) are giving nothing away.

Now as regards. King's Bounty. The pony has beautiful action and moves nicely, but it looks as though be cannot do the distance! A mile and a half in something like minutes 10 aconds is a gruelling race, and a pony, has to be abso- lutely fit to win such an event. While King's Bounty is perfectly sound, he lacks stamina, which is the greatest factor in, such a long It looks as if King's Colour will represent the stable after all, as there is just a chance of his proving to be the better of the two Dynasty, animals. In racing, how- ever, as in many other sports, there is always a glorious uncertainty " and King's Bounty may win after all and confound the critics, but the probability is very remote.

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better pony? Peppercorn, held over from last year, is also in good trim, and would not surprise anyone if he started in the Derby. Pippin is the lame dick in the stable. Last year the owners were unlucky with Peterkin who, although one of the

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"during training, could not be induced to run in a race. sportsmen will hope that the stable will have more luck this season with its several Derby candidates.

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distance winners,

ed number of runs, so well did

Xavier and Sousa were in' irre- sistible form with the ball. Tho former took 5 wickets for 23 runs while the latter followed up his last

Scott agreed with the argument advanced that should he beat the American champion, the title must automatic- Sharkey, who is

Chinese Company, SQUAD DRILL

Some very close finishes were seen

The favourites of yesterday's pro- and the match between the Club de Recreio and the University in par-gramme came off successful in every ticular was very interesting. The ease. F. A. Redmond and A. L. game took place at King's Park Sullivan, however, had and although the visitors were all tassic against Marton and Arm- out for paltry their hosts strong, in the best match of the had to fight hard to get the requir day which ended in three sets to

All recruits of the Chinese Com one in their favour. At the stårt,ally pass to him. Chan Fook of the Varsity bowl.

pany who have not yet passed part. The mooted return of Dempsey or it certainly looked as if the winners

1. of Training Course will attend would walk away with the match, Tunney was beside the question.

at Central Police Station on Thurs No artifice could ever explain

for aquad drill under P/Sergt. R. J. but after the first set, the losers away the British challenger's posi-day, February 20, at 5.30 p.m. sharp

one interpretation of that. superior combination and better Sharkey. Europe would have but work at -volleying and smashing,

I was struck by Scott's cool con- equalised at set all. Marton gavefidence as he repeated, I am sure a brzipy exhibition and frequently en win."

He might have been a tourist upset his opponents by a keen anti-taking a trip, so full was Phit of cipation of their shots and by vary the prospect before him. He be ing his methods of attack, while med at the thought of realising Armstrong ably backed him up the fulfilment of a great ambition. forceful performance.

JUILB.

The latter is bowling ex- by getting five victims for only 14 tremely well just now, and although he is not very fast, he makes the ball come up awkwardly.

The Hong Kong Cricket Club now head the league table with 18 points out of six games played.

match against the Craigengower They were very lucky to win their juniors and have Jordain to thank

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If anybody entertains the notion- that. Phil Scott lacks confidence 1 abould suggest a revision of that impression.

TRAINING COURSE PANT 11. - 10

It is alleged that Soo had conniv- ed with several clerks in the Customs and that these, too, will be brought to book as soon as the... are arrested.

The plan it is said could only have been put into operation with the nid of several confederates in the Customs service and for this reason it is believed that the police investigation will result in a wide- apread group being brought to book.

The scheme was said to be that when assessment values had been established by ano department, the to the paying department and new papers disappeared on their way ones were "substituted. Howover, the new papers carried the same figures as the others, only the de- At recruits of the Chincas Comcimal point had been moved one pany who have not yet passed pars figure to the left which resulted in 11. of Training Course will attend the instruction classes at the Police one-tenth of the correct duty be Training School, Kowloon, under ing paid, the other nine-tenths go- ing, presumably, into the pockets Chief Inspector H. J. Paterson of the gang. every Tuesday at 5.30 pm sharp, commencing February 25.

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INSPECTION PARADE,

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REVOLVER PRACTICE, Revolver practice for members of

the Chinese Company has been fixed for Sunday, March 8, and they are requested to keep the dato

open.

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In addition to the moving of the decimal point for the purpose of the fraud. the gang had an outlet aroused, in case suspicions were that the affair was a typographical error on the part of the steno grapher.

RIFLE INSTRUCTION.

Assure

The Rifle Instruction Class will be held on Thursday, February 20, at the office of the Oi/e Company at 5-15 p.m. Members will bring their rifles.

REVOLVER PRACTICE,

All ranks of the Chinese Com- for it. When the latter went in to Both pairs struggled keenly for

pany will parade at Central Police bat (last man) they still required the next two sets in the course of

I should say that his own esti-Station on Thursday, February 27, Clay Cabellero and Orlando seem some 30 runs to win, but the C.C.O. which the two pairs engaged each

The police caught on" to the to be keeping very fit, although I bowlers failed to keep up the good other at some fine close vollering mate of himself is the only esti- for the monthly inspection of equip still think the former is not cut outwork, and that cost them 3 points. at the net. Redmond brought off mate to which he pays any heed; ment, etc., by the Company Com- for the Derby. He will have a The Police are second but they have spectacular shots at regular in- also that he cherishes no delusions mander. Fail in at 6.30 p.m. sharp. idea and watched it in operation

A man with little to say-and Dress: Blas uniform, cap with white for a sufficient time to wanderful chance, in the Maidens still three hard matches to play. tervals, and was instrumental in

cover, belt (without frog); trun-themselves that the stenographer not in the habit of making Orlands is an unknown quantity. They have to meet the leaders, keeping up the morale of his side incidentally rather embarrassing to but will probably go in the Focchow Recreio, and the Indians, and un against the aggressiveness of Mar- the interviewer-if Scott should sheon, whistle, armlet and badge, was

"pocket-policeman" and note book errors in the use of the decimal Cup, and from his performance less something unexpected happens, ton and Armstrong. The latter prove as lavish with his blows dur there punters can guage his Derby the Club ought to retain the shield. played determinedly, but their coming the fight as he has been sparing to be carried. Those not in posses point, except in certain instances. form. Silver Queen is a good short-I saw the Police play on Saturday bination left much to be desired of his words in anticipation of it, sion of uniform will attend in distance pony, and this mare also and must say that I was not very at this stage, and they frequently then England should be the destina-fti. No member, may be absent from this parade without leave from will probably do well in the Maidens much impressed. True they did not bad to rely on individual play. The tion of the world championship.

When I reminded him that he the Company Commander. The shorter races. The have quite their full aide, but most winners' consistency eventually car-

would probably find on his arrival Equipment Officers will make it a and other Albatross, one of Hon. Mr. Shen- of their regular term were out and ried them through.

in America that his fight with point of being present, ton's representatives, is not as good their bowling is not strong. They The only other close fight was Sharkey had already begun in the us some of the other grifins in train-have one or two useful bats and in that between D. Mohamed and Luk newspapers, according to the ap ing. and the Partridge, a stable le Bart Sparrow they have one of Ding Cheung in the Open Singles, proved Yankee method, he agreed companion, will not, I am afraid, the most stubborn batsman I, have' which resulted in a win for the that the swinging of his gloved fists figure among either long or short seen for many a long day in the the latter by three acts to one. The

was of more importance than "the second division.

former, who made his initial appear-swinging of lead or the slinging ance in the Championships, how of ink. Their game with the Indians pro-

over, showed a better idea of the Scott had taken the measure of

The weekly instructional patrol duced zo less than 373 runs for 13 wickets. They made 222 for & while game and produced a more varied the Americans during his the I.R.C. made 151 for-proofed shots froqueatly puzzling the quietly sailed at the impotence of Fall in at the Trimtantsui Fire He of the Kowloon Section will take reportoire of strokes, his left hand- visit and they amused him. place on Tuesday, February 18. enough that the bowling on either winner, while his defence was not bluff. side was nothing to write homeably sound. With more experience,

Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress: Winter uniform and cap with about."

he should figure prominently in the Civil Service juniors had the future. The Chinese did well en

white cover. The Small Shipa beat the Club better of the R.A.S.C. while the the whole, and deserves credit for seconds 8-0. in

poor game at game between the R.E. & S. and turning the scales in his favour Happy Valley last evening.

the R.A.O.C., which was played on The sailors kicked off and al- Wednesday resulted in a draw. In after a bad start. The gullop on Sunday settled all post scored within the first minute. this game Penny of the Sappers hit arguments, and henceforth Diana twenty-five, but Skinner found understand he got the runs at a Then followed a serum in the Club up a brilliant 166 not out, and I Bay will command all the respect touch with

a good kick. The very good pace. At the moment of due to a Derby favourite. While sailors, however, came back again writing, I have not a reference book and one of their forwards scored a by me but as far as i can remem- the gallop itself was surprising, the fact that a "Dunbar ""candi-ry which Chambers converted from her, this is the first league century (in the second division) this season, dato turned out to be a crackerjackan easy angle. Play was then un-

and to Penny, congratulations. did not surprise the fans,' by now we are accustomed to Mr. -Dunbar's name at the head wia-

Diana Bay's excellent gallop on. Sunday was seen by a privileged few-those who "work" on Sun- daya All along there had been a rumour that Mr. Dunbar's mare

was

the thing," and all along there had been just as many canter-rumours that Diana Bay was not worth serious attention.

ning owners. By the way, Billy Hill will be riding Diana Bay, and as he has ridden many Derby winners,

who knows he will not mount an ather this year t :

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LOCAL RUGBY.

CLUB BEATEN IN TAME GAME.

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interesting ind the half-time whistle saw no further score.

The opening minutes of the se- According to the fixture cards, cond half found play very dull, there are only four games down for and, the raids on the goals resulted decision this Saturday. The league in nothing till Shute got hold of matches are those between C.C.C... the ball and passed to one of his R.E. & S. and K.C.C.-University: forwards who put in another try while Recreio-Hong Kong C.C. and for the sailors. The Club

men C.S.C.C.-I,B.C. make up the friend- were not combining well, and selies. I understand, however, that The Tiger has been performing veral opportunities of scoring were the Civil Service-Indians gume is curiously last week. On Wednes-not taken advantage of. day he was not at all impressive, Just before the final whistle off, but nothing has been decided

upon as yet. and consequently his stock went down somewhat, but over the week- end the animal redeemed himself, and there are still good fow who think that Mr. Harriman will win his first Derby this year. Some of the experts (not the self-styled

For the Club. e. Army match to- variety) tell me that The Tiger, day at 5.10 p.m. the team will be with his huge stride, will be hard as under 1-- **

went, Boulton of the Small Ships had to leave the field, hurt. The whistle then went with the scores, Small Ships 8; Club 0.

Today's Game

to shake off, but if he should be CLUE-BACK, O. Skinner; three "jammed or bumped during any quarters, G. E. R. Divett, C. J. D. part of the race, it will take some, G. C. W. Churchill, G. P. distance before getting back into Lammert; half-backs, 3. D. Scott, his atride. I print this view for what. L. Bunnar; forwards, W. E. it is worth to supporters of Messrs. Peers, A. D. Suttill, D. L. Milne Tester and Abraham's skewbald.

Day, F. R. Butch, E. R. West, E.

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B. Gammell, G. F. Rees, and B. P. Massey.

ARMY.-Buck, Pte.

Wisdom Stag will probably be accompanied by a stable companion three-quarters, Lt,

Bascombe Hughes, Lt

and Kowloon ought to take full In the leagues games, the Sappers points, but the. University might spring a surprise. In any case it should be a good fight.

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The positions of the teams, up-to- date, are:-

..P. W. D. L. Pts. H.K.C.C. Police R.C. Recreio Kowloon C.C..... 7 3 C-S.C.C.

R.E. and R.8. Indian R.C. Craigengower University" R.A.S.C.

on Derby Day in the shape either Tregear, Lt. Evans, L/Cpl. Cham R.A.0.C.

of Witty Stug or Windeor Stag;pion; half-backs, Major Philby, Lt. both of which look very good and Mattingley; forwards, Lt. Swayne,

Farlen, L/Cpl. Mogg, Sgt. Bruno, Sgt. Richardson, and Pte. Bristowe.

Referee: Major Caldell.

fit at the moment. Mr. Chan Tin Lt. Maxwell, Lt. Barton, Lt. Me- Sion, to my mind, has one of the best stables going this year, in addition to the three very useful Derby griffins I have mentioned, he has also Apollo, the potential champion, and Winsome Stag, well- known as one of the best short-dis- tance ponics. If he does not top the list of winning owners, he should be very near the head, at any rate.

As regards Apollo's chances in the Champions, in some quarters it is confidently expected that he will walk away with this event, but while I admit that the pony is very good indeed, I am not so sure that he will have a walk-over in the Champions. I can see nothing to beat him, but there are suficient ponies in training to make a very classy field for the Champions, and Apollo may pay more than overis on the "tote" in this race. may be even beaten, but I confess

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It is reported that the Soviet Government handed to the Turkish Treasury the sum of $1,000,000 which roughly represents amount of the yearly Russian pur- chases in Turkey. This advance is made with the object of assisting the Turkish Government in its financial difficulties. The Italian Government has also Turkey's assistance and the Banca Commerciale Italiana has placed £1,000,000 at the disposal of the Political cır- Turkish Treasury.

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I cannot nominate a winner unless cics stress the importance of this

the Dynasty stable provides the renewed manifestation of Russian answer in King's Courier, who is and Italian ahaping very well just now.

Angora.

Yokohama

1/5 25/32

Paul Kong, the Shanghai Inter- porter, made short work of Aki yama in the same event. The pace of his shots was too much for the Japanese, who could do little else

but defend.

The full results of yesterday's natches follow:-

Open Singles.

S. E. Green bea: Wong Fuk Nam, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2

Mohamed, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, 7-5

Luk Ding Cheung beat D.

an, 6-1, 6-7, 6-2.

Kong Too Cheung beat T. Aki-

E. F. Fincher beat H. Owen Hughes, 6-3, 6-0, 7-5,

Open Doubles.

.F. A. Redmond and A. L. Sullivan beat O.. E. C. Marton and H. J. Armstrong, 0-0, 46, 6-4, 7-5.·*

A. L. Rumjan and J. A. Cassum. bhoy beat T. C. Monaghan and B. G. Grigor, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.

Club Championship, Dr. D. J. Valentine beat W. H. Le Sueur, 6-4, 6-2,

Handicap Singles "A."

J. Barrow (owe 3/0) beat O. C, Womack (rec. 3/8), 9-7, 6-1.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES. Open Singles,

E: C. Fincher . Mok Hing Sung. FI. C. Gould v. Chiu Chun Chiu. F. A. Redmond v. H. D. Rumjahn (continuation).

Open Doubles,

H. Yoshida and T. Yamada v, Dr. D. J. Valentine and A. H. Crook.

G. W Sewell and J. S. Mac- Eachran v. Feroz Ali and Firdos Khan,

Club Championship. Dr. L. T. Rido v. H. J. Arm- strong

Handicap Doubles,

R. P. Moodie and M. D. Scott (rec: 4/0) * C. E. R. Divett and E. J. R. Mitchell (rec. 2/0). ?

POOBAH'S TOMBI,

DISCOVERED NEAR THE

SPHINX..

The largest tomb ever found in Egypt near the Sphinx appears to have belonged to Poobah, an an- cient Egyptian. An inscription re- veals the remains of Raouer, the High Priest to the Goddess Nekhed, the Master of the Royal Wardrobe, the King's barber and the holders of many other posts in the Royal Household also lie there,

recent

Flying Squad.

will be carried out on Kennedy The regular Revolver Practice Road Range on Sunday, March 2 at 10a.m. Rifles will also be in spected at this parade. Members will therefore bring their revolvers, holsters, belts and rifles.

Ro

be held on Sunday, February 23, at An informal revolver practice will the above range at 10 a.m. volvers only need be brought.

General,

He told me that his only travel- ling compation would be his man- ager. He would be all righs for sparring partners on reaching his

The weekly instructional patrol

On and after Wednesday, Feb- training quarters at Miami, whereof the Hong Kong Section will take he has not been before.

place on Friday, February 21, and ruary 10, a revolver shoot will take "You are as fit as you could wish all members are requested to at-place weekly on Wednesdays from Sure!" said tend this patrol. Fall in at the hours to 23 hours, at the Bowen to be?" I asked. Scott, who seemed to like that Central Police Station at 8.18 p..load Revolver Range. Musketry ance is entirely voluntary, These cap with white cover. Americanism, which he pronounced sharp. Dress: Winter uniform and Instructor will be present. Attend- practice shoots are open to all with the accent that suited it.

Better than when you were in

ranks of the H.K.P., H.P.P. (R.). and also to Special Constables, and America last time? Sure!"

all persons holding permits to carry. arms.

(8gd.) D. L_KING.

D.S.P. (R.). Hong Kong February 17, 1900.

On leaving I called out to Scott, "Good luck! I am backing you'

"Thank you, that will be all right," was his cheery reply.

Perhaps he could not have said anything else. But anyhow he said

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Sharpshooters' Company.

BTRENOTIE.

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Constable R414 R. P. Dunlop has been taken on the strength of the Sharpshooters' Company, as from February 13.

(Continued on next Column.)

S. P. C. A.

THE ANNUAL

FANCY DRESS

BALL

WILL BE HELD AT THE

PENINSULA HOTEL

On FRIDAY,

MARCH 7.

From 8 P.M. till 1 AM.

IN AID OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVEN- TION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

TICKETS

$7.50

From The Hon. Secretary S.P.CA, c/o Thomson & Co., York Building,

Anderson's, Moutrie's, Tsang Fook Plano Co. or from Members of the Committee.

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