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BRISBANE HANDICAP

PROBLEM

Notes On To-morrow's

Racing

(BY #TATTENHAM")

Unless there is a very unexpected change in the weather the Sixth Extra Race Meeting wit be run under klesl conditions Da firm going that will suit the top weights. Great interest in being' centred on the chief event, The Brisbane Handicap, and a par- ticularly close race is predicted. There are,, nine events on the card of whiịch six are fairly open; excellent day's wort should be "witnessed..

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The opening event, The Smugglers' Handicap, One Mile for Griffins, of this season has attracted a small but very select fald. King's Jubilee' (Priit) nppears at the top of the handicap with 168 lbs., Rose Queen (P. P. Botelho-164 lbs.) Soldier Of Victory (Pih-151 lbs) Victoria HA (EOR)-152 lbs.), Rosesu and Flirt arm probable starters.' Boldier of Peace, I am told, will start in a later race

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(Roza-135 The value of good judgment in

[bs.). King's Parade a close finish was very obvious to (Proulx-145 1bs.) Warrington most race-goers during the last (Frost-152 lbs.) Young Chap and meeting when Froat on King's What A Chance are the best of this Jubilee (168) very cleverly beat large field. Warrington and Cop Rose-Queen (185) by a short head. per Idol seem to have recovered a Carrying the same weight I see no litle of their old form and should reagon why

this

combination be thereabouts at the finish. Solar should not repeat this perform-Star with the light burden of 140 Race, Soldier of Victory ran albs, is a good "long shot."." much better race than generally expected and will require watch- ing. Li Ise Fong's smart looking grey Victoria Hall almost caused a sensation by beating Soldier of Honour last time out and should, Fun welt

ST. JOAN FAVOURED

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1935.

LAWN BOWLS

Champion Beaten

several

The feature of the lawn bowls single championship matches played yesterday was the game between A. M. Holland, 1931 champion and A. W. Grimmitt, the holder, which was won by the

US. BASEBALL

Double Header Programme

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New York, May 11: Chicago Cuba and Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants shared the hon- ours in two double leaders in the National League to-day.

New

former by 21-20 shots after an exciting struggle. The match was played at the Police Recreation

Chicago White Sox and Olab and despite the poor condi York Yankees shut out their res- tions of the green, both playerspective opponents in the American put up some excellent bowling with

League. the result that the winner was in doubt till the end and the specta- tors treated to a delightful dii- play of bowling.

Exciting Finish

Grimmitt was leading by 9 shots tot the 13th head when Hol- land recovered himself and gra- dually reduced the lead. In the next head he went on to take the lead for the first time..

The following were the resulta as cabled by Reuter:-

LEAGUE

TENNIS

Several matches in the "C" Divi- sion of the Tennis League – were played yesterday and resulted i expected. *

At Happy Valley. the Craigen- gower R.G. had no difficulty in ac- counting for the Indian R.C, whom they Beat by 7 matches to 2.

The scores wereta j

A. B. Hamson and L. Chay

[CC.C.).

beat M. F. Madar añd-ul.

Rahmin

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1:5

1.15

A

8-3

bear A.“R. Suflad and 'A. S.

Sufiad

·6-2

beat A. K. Ismail and I.

Haroon

6-0

E

National League

B. Hamson and T. Lock.

(0.0.0)

Chicago Brooklyn

R. H. E.

8. 11 0 4 7 1 Cuyler scored a home run for the Cubs and Phelps for the Dodgers.

Chicago Brooklyn

beat Madar and Rahmin beat Sufiad and Sundad beat Ismail and Haroon ... 6-1.

C.R.C_3_HK.U.

6-0 6-4

9 C 3 B 1 Buzz Boyle homered for Brook- lyn.

Both players, however; refused to yield and they took the lead, in when turn until the 28th head

St. Louts. Grimmitt scored a three to lead New York. by 20-19.

St. Louis

The next head was an exciting affair, but Holland, although be- ing jed, played with femarkable accuracy and care and scored the two shots required.

On the Craigengower green W. Victoria Park Handicap, "B" McLeod had no difficulty in ac- Class, & Furlongs. I do not under-counting for C. Strange whom be

stand the allotment of weights in this race. (In handicaps for Aus- tralian ponies the top weight is 185- This pony appears to iba,, and bottom weight 135 lbs.) improve with every outing,

Empire Day 2 very moderate THRILLING RACE EXPECTED animal that ran into a place one Able Amazon (Pih) will have the or twice last year in very poor race of its life when he meets company has been given 148 lbs; Saucy Face (Butler-153) in the St. Joan a most consistent animal Brisbane Spring Handicap. 1 with two wins, five seconds and Miles, for Australian ponies. This two thirds to its credit from a pony clipped 1-3/5 of a set. off | intal of sixteen starts, has only 147 Able Amazon's record for the male Ins. to carry. The Giraffe and and finished four lengths ahead of Woodland Stag which could not Racing Heart full of running in win with a 100 lb. on their backs The Broken HH Handicap and I, have 138 lbs, and 151 lbs. respec- gather from his recent track work❘tively. This race is confined to that he has retained that form. three ponies only. St. Joan (Proulx- Racing Heart (Deltz-142) appear-147 lbs. Alacrity (Black-155 lbs.) to have a little in hand at the and Shooting Star (PIN-155 iba.) finish and I think the longer dis- ¡I expect Alacrity to win. tance will suit him, Got That (Frost-147 lbs.) and Bag To (Proulx-144 lbs.) are a couple that will merit consideration as place ponies. I cannot possibly agree "Double".so well try and find a

THE SECOND LEG.

beat by 24 to 10. In the course of the match the winner scored two 4'a.

At the K.DR.C., P. E. Knight beat J. L. Tetley by 22-18.

On the Kowloon Bowling Club green, B. Williams beat B. Basto by 22 to 19 on the 25th head while G. S. Sheriff scored a 21-20 win over L. F. Xavier on the same ground. At Club de Recrelo J. E. Henson proved too good for. J. F. McGowan, winning by 21 ahots to 15, this game only going 19 heads. Dr. N. P. Karanjin 'and Dr. F. S. Fernanda were beaten by 8. "Ec- deshall and J. Shepherd in the pairs Championship by 28-15 on the

Hong Kong Football Club Green, Before the required 21 heads were completed the winners had obtained such a commanding lead that the result was never in

The Stonecutters Stakes, 6 Fur- longa, Non-winning ""Subs' hap--doubt. pens to be the second leg of the

Police in their bowls league mat- The following will represent the

ches against the Kowloon Cricket Club to-morrow;—

with those who think that Aus-lew promising ones. High West TEAMS FOR TO-WORROW tralian Boy (Davis-140 lbs,) will

(Proulx-158 lbs.) on form is about cause another upset. Cold Morn-

due for a win, Coppersmith (Frost- Ing (Fung-145 lbs.) has been asked 152 lbs.) ran well last time out, by the handicapper to give 3 lbs Forgemaster (Black-152 lbs.) was to Racing "Heart, which is some-fourth to Bold Captain, High Prin- thing I fail to understand. Gold ciple. (Roza-152 lbs.) and Forge amith" (139 lbs.) won his last two racas very comfortably but both were short events. Should prove to be a stayer he may cause an upset

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master (Pih-158 lbs.) are also a couple of likely contenders. I ex- pect High West to win from Cop- persmith and High Principle.

THE LAST RACE

The last event on the card, the, Customs Handicap, "C" Class, 14 Miles tor Novice riders has attract

good field of old ponies. ed "

Senior Team

J. C. 9. Fender, T. Tallon, W. Mc- Hardy and G. Moss (grip).

W. McLeod, T. Hunter, F. Nolan and 3. Shepherd (skip).

EL G Fost, W. & Dall. Per- kins and W. E. Hollands." (skip),

Second Team-

W. L. Clark, W. N. Headridge, E.

HETMAN SHOULD WIN Proulx on The Tiger (147 lbs.) will adopt his fly-away tactics in the Lead Mine Handicap,' *B* Clasa 5 Furlongs, "and should give | Bayard (Ferguson-158 lbs) Brights. Alexander and S. Logan. the field good run. King's Star (Choy-153 lbs.) should just A. G. Channings, A. J. Johnston, Bounty (Frost-164 lbs.) and Het about win Daylight Eve (Cheape J. L Riddell and W. S. Glendin- man (Butler-158 lbs.) are two con- 146 lbs) is very lightly weighted.ing. Lenders that will be concerned Don (F. P. Li-157 lbs.) Flying A. Wright, W. J. D. Cameren, J. with the finish. Soldier of China Tourist (148 lbs) a very free mover MeWalter and A. W. Smith. -(Deltz-140 lbs) although danger has the advantage of Tang Man

• KOWLOON DOCKS F. K.B.G.C. ously low in the handicap would Wa's services. Spinaway (Taylor prefer a longer distance. Macaront 145 lbs) and Racing Boy are prob (Black-155 lbs.) a very consistent able starters. From a good race performer will probably find the expect to see Bright Star, Don, distance a Mttle too short. Het-Flying Tourist and Bayardo fight man on recent forms, appears to be out the finish, the outstanding pony.

AN UPSET EXPECTED The Pineapple Handicap, 6 Pur- longs for this season's "Babe " appeared at first sight to be a good

Final Selections will appear in to-morrow's issue.

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1 7 4

4 6 2

4 7 1 New York

1 51 Crits twice scored home runs for the Giants.

Q 7

Pittsburgh

20 19 Philadelphia

5 12 Sohr, Jensen and Vaughan homered for the Pirates.

The match between Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves was post- poned

American League

Philadelphia Chicago

0 3

R. H. 2.

0 5 10 0

Ted Lyons homered for the White Sox.

New York

Detroit

4 11 0" 8 0 Charlie Ruffing pitched for the Yankees!

Washington Cleveland

4 5 1 5 -8 1

Manush homered for the Bena- tors and Wright for the Indians.

Rain caused the postponement of the match between Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns. -Reuter.

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CHINA COAST OFFICERS

Changes And Promotions

The following is taken from the current issue of the "Shipping Re- view":- 11

CHINA NAVIGATION CO. Capt. W. 3. Larter of the "Sun-

ning, has resigned.

has gone command, Yingchow,

Capt. R. Allinson, from reserve

Capt. R. Warren, of the Ying- chow, has gone command, Bun- ning.

Mr. C. W. Rebdall, chief officer. Whangpu. has gone chier officer,

required.

B-4

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Li

lost to Madar and Rahmin 2-8 NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicato number of letters in the words. lost to Suffad and Sumad... 2-6 beat Ismail and Haroon Wel Chung and O......R. Sadick

(0.0.0.)

Playing on their own ground at Causeway Bay, the Chinese R.C. entertalled the HK. University and beat them by 7 sets to two sets.

The scores were:-

M. C. Lau and P. O. Liang

(C.R.C.)

beat Y. N. Tan and G. Chang 6-1 beat Y. C. Lau and T. H. Su 6-3 beat P. C. Yu and K. W. Ool 6-0 C. Y. Tso and M. K. Lau

(C.R.C.)

lost to Y, N. Tan and Q.

Chang

1-6

beat Y. C. Lau, and T. H. Su 6-3 beat F. C. Yu and K. W. Ool 6-3 T. W. Lag and K. C. Luk

(C.R.C.)

lost to Y. N. Tan and G.

Chang

2-6 beat Y. C. Lau and T. E. 8 6-2 beat P. C. Yu and K. W. Ool 6-2

15.C.C. v. C.BA. Playing at home the Kowloon Cricket Club scored an easy win over the C.B., A., taking the points without conceding a single set.

The scores were:-"

16

C. E. Watson and R. S. Capell

(K.O.C.)

4

beat. E A Angus and T

Whitley .....

8-0

Across

1-Epithet for the pretentious

Pharisee (12).- -.

7-A prickly shrub with a ram evidently, caught by its thornal (7)..

9-To get short of wind may hap-

pen to tire' (7). 11-This may afford 118 some

amusement (13) 13-Censure aroused "over. Adam

in sin" (anagram) (13). 18-The act of stretching (7). 19-A lone, gag may be of lengthy

duration (7).

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20-May be changed into a differ

ent form and number at last (12).

Down

1-He, with a farewell takes the

lift up (5).

2-free, and unimpeded (5). 3-The god of the rain which runs

into drain (5).

Like bables? (9),

·5-Knowlag (6).

1!

A body of men in battle array (9).

ง

10-To destroy a mutual affection

(8), 13-An article. They want (3), 1-Is very near a bull's-eye (5), 15-A poisonous fluid (5);" 16-To produce a responsive effect

(5).

17—The last clue affords one a

loophole! (3),'"

The following is the soluti on of yesterday's puzzle:—

Across-1. Relic-t, 6. A-path-y, 10. Rhombus, 11. Callao. 12. Rank- er, 13, Sundial, 18. Sects, 17. Minus, 18. A-muse, 19. Co on, 22. Prior, 25. Ordinal, 29. Dynamo, 30. Vacuum. 31, Ascetic, 32. T-irade, 33. Deceit.

Down-1 Rocks, 2. Lilac, 8. Cr- ass, 4. Thou-(sand), 5. Amid, 6. Aura, 7. Psalm, 8, T-o-E-en, 9. Yards, M. Named, 15. Ibsen, 19, Cadet, 20. Lunar, 21. Nomad, 22.

6-It can't be concrete if it's not Place, 23. Inure,,,24. Remit, 26. Rose.

practical (8).

27. Tex, 28. (d)-Avid.

DUNLOP SOUTHPORT

GOLF FEAT

Southport, May 15.

A farmer's son, Samuel King, assistant professional at the Knole Park Club, equalled the course re- cord when he returned a 72 to lead the field in the first" round of the competition proper in the £1600 6-1 Dunlop-Southport golf tourna

ment to-day.

beat J. Claydon and D. Smith 6-0 beat G. Gurevitch and J.

King.......

J. 8. Smith and Major-Bonavia,

(KC.C.)

beat H A. Angus and T.

Whitley

Charles. Whitcombe, leader in the qualifying round returned a 7-575, while Henry Cotton. British Open champion, and. Archie Compstar: both returned 78. A fred Padgham, last year's winner faltered with 82- Reuter.

beat J. Claydon and D. Smith 8-3 beat G. Gurevitch and J.

King ......

G. A White and W. Gittens

(K.C.C.)

8-3

beat H. A. Angus and T

Whitley

6-1

D.

6+0.

6-0

beat J. Claydon and

Smith beat, G. Gurevitch and J.

King

RECREIO v. 5. CHINA The match was played on the Recreio ground and resulted in a 6-3 win for the home team.

The scores were:-

L. A Carvalho and M.A

Oliveria (Recreio),"

CREW ON NORMANDIE WALK OFF

the Sea-

Representatives men's Union claim that 10,000 workers have been rendered idle as a result of the crew of 1,200 on the liner. Normandle and crews eż 800 on two other French Hnters walking of from their ships,

The men are asking for 15 days". beat W. T. Lee and F. L. Lau 6-2 | holiday a year with pay, old age beat N. K. Ma and O. H. Ung 8-0 | pensions, and monthly payments, beat T. Tang and C. P. Wong 6-1 including time spent in harbour.

L. Xavier and L. F. V. Ribeiro To be selected from F. Cillen, 8.

Gray, R. Lapsley, J. McKelvis, J. Lindsay, J. Kempton, W. Greig, C. Atkinson, R. Morrison, G. Cooper, v. Hast, B. Parks, J. Revie, J. Me- Laggan, V. Ramsay.

6.S.C.C. 2ND TEAM v. FOOTBALL CLUB

F. Harper, W. Burling. E West- lake and H. Westlake Senr. (skip). |

and A. O Brawn (skip).

Wenchow.

记

Mr. D. C. Sim, sup'y chief off- cez, Wenchow, has gone chief off- cer, Shengking.

Mr. B. C. Finch, sup'y chief om- cer, Shengking, is on home leave.

Mr. J. Whyte, sup's chief officer, Yingchow, is on home leave.

Mr. W. Hood, sup'y chief officer, Kirigyuan, has gone chlef officer,

thing for Wadebridge but owing to SINGAPORE CREW B. Williams, W. Buller, J. Purvis, Shuntlen

a number of changes in jockeys this event now presents a very open appearance,

Interport Rowing Trials

H. Major, E. W. Hamilton, L Whant, and R. R. Davies (skip).

Promising Newcomer

Mr. R. B. H. Browne, second one- cer Luchow, has gone second off- cer, Tainan

Mr. G. L. Brand, second officer, Tean suply second officer, is on reserve

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Belmont Star (Pih-140 ) should go close. Double Chance (151-lbs.) in spite of indifferent performances in still rated by some

Mr. M, V. Langdale, sup'y second as the best "Sub" this year, wil

Haalebos, at bow, is a very prom-officer, Luchow, has gone second. be ridden by Frost. Wadebridge

Singapore, May 10.

Ising

newcomer who made his officer, Chengtu. (Buther-168 1F), Touchstums Practice for the Interport. Row debut in the winning boat at the (Proulx-140 · lbs.) and Jävermärk | ing. Regatta between the Royal last Club regatta. He has a good $144 lbs.) are all possibilities | Singapore Yacht Club and the Ba- | fighting spirit and when he has Lucky Strike (P. P. Hotelbo-150 tavia Rowing Club which will be learned to take His work a litle Rs.3 appeared to be a vastly im- rowed at Batavia over the Whit- more calmly he will prove a valu- proted animat when seen in the sun holidays is now in full swing able asset. paddock at the last meeting, and | here, *** has not been Inishly treated by the handicapper; the distance will

Sate

Mr. W. R. Kirkland, sup'y sec- and officer, from reserve, bas gone sup'y, second afficer, Kingyuan ...

Mr. G. Boulton, chief engineer officer, Kanchow, has gone suo'y chief engineer officer, the A more detailed report as to the ship. T. H. Stone, who is this year's anal selection of the team and Mr. J. P. J. Maher, supy chier capizin of boxis, will be skipper of their prospects will be published engineer officer, Wanhsten, has the team going to Bataria and he at a later date. -

gone sup's chief engineer ofleer, will stroke the hont. His form this The work during yesterday Yingchow.. Prominent entrants for the first years has lost none of its sparkle | evening's short outing was on the Mr. W. D. Gardner, second en- Jeg of the “Donnie *---Bhống Mún ; and his almost classical style oon-light side and short bursts of pad gineer officer, Tainan, has gone Blakes 5 Furlongs, are Figbynight times to be a model upon which diing were the order of the day (Pets5–161-tha.) Panolar Bliz (Pike many local carmen hase their The crew were inclined to be u 166 They Solder of Price Desks style, A [[198] 10x.) Arctic Star (Pari–158 TÉLY A. F. Hewett, if he can get away and Clear View (lungk58, the),} wit shnost certainly be rowing at Farbenight should whe front donnter of. Poncer sind Aretie Besë,

Find the winner of the

111 yards and ↑ Ondes.

Two men, A. R. Anderson, and La ceten the best dividend the day. D. Walford, are avaliable for No. 2, and a series of trials will ensue Chivalrous (149 lbs.) Great Hall before the final selection is made

No. 3 He is probably the most powerful man in the boat and his work has new. much more finesse than when he started rowing for and the Club last year.--

little stiff at the beginning but after a quarter of an hour's work they loosened up nicely with the lengthening stroke and soon had their ship running smoothly be- tween the strokes....

It is early to forecast at the mo ment but in three weeks time they should be a crew capable of setting as high a rate of striking as is normally practicable with clinker ships.

second engineer officer, Buiyang

Mr. H. Barnett, second engineer officer, Suyuang, has gone rec ond engiéer officer, Tainan

Mr. G. E. Judge, fr, third en gineer officer, Anshun, has gone acting chief enginear ofçer, Kan-

Mr. W. Orr Hamill third engi neer officer, Kanchow, has gone third engineer officer, Chungking Mr F. Fty, third engineer om cer, Chungking) has gone third en- "gineer oficer, Kanchow,

(Recreio).

5-7

best W. T. Lee and F. L. Lau 6-3 lost to N. K. Ma and Q. H.

Ung beat T. Tang and C. P.,Wong 6-2 C. C. Pereira and A. M. Xavier. lost to W. T. Lee and F. L

Lau

3-6 beat N. K.. Ng and O. H. Ung 6-3 lost to T. Tang and C. P.

Wong ...

2-6

MATCH POSTPONED Owing to unforeseen circum- stances, the Division "C" League match between the Army Tennis Club and the Kowloon Docks scheduled to be played off yester- day was postponed.

Mr. J. W. Hawkrigg, third, en“ gineer officer, Wusueh, has gone third engineer officer, Holhow.

Mr. H. E. Swalne, third engineer

officer, Hothow, has gone third on- gineer officer, Tungchow.

VE INDO, CHINA 8. N: Co. Mr. Davies, from new ap- pointment, has gone second ofl- cer, Kungwo. ARN WHEN

Mr. J. W. Hurst, second officer, Kungwe, has resigned.

Mr. R. J. Groundwater, "third. officer, Kwalsang, has gone third officer, Klangwo,

CHINA MERCHANTS S N. :CO." Mr, Chu Wen Ping, from short leave, has gone chief omcer, Hai Jui

Mr. Chen Foh Ying, acting chint officer Hai Juk, is on reserve, N Mr Chow Yem Chin, from short leave, has gone fourth engineer officer Hat Chen

Mr. Li chang Wan, acting fourth. engineer oficer, Hal Chen is w reserve.

It is not thought that the maiden voyage of the Normandie on May 29. will be delayed.- Beuter

PARLIAMENTARY CRICKET

London, April 30.

The Parliamentary cricket sea-. son begins next month. As usual the opening match of the Lords and Cominans XI. will be against the staff of both Houses.

This match is always played at. the Oval The side is captained by Lord Epbiskamm, who provides imebean" for the occasion.n

The eleven have a different cap- tain for each match. Loid Dun- glass will captain them against Eton, Mr. Charles Peat (member far. Darligton) against Westmin- ster School, and Mr. Kenneth Lindsay against the Civil Service. A new fixture for this seas will be the match against the Fo- Lice College. It is hoped that Lont Trenchard will play.

BELGIAN FINANCE

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Frean (Copyright).】

Brussels, May 15.

The National Bank has RINOILL= ced the reduction of the discount rate for bills from 2 to 2 per cent. on Wednesday— Transacea Kuo Asp.

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