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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1935.

MACHINE GUN KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB-BASEBALL NOTES

TROOP

Entries For The Gymkhana

Excellent entries have been re- ceived for, the Machine Gun Troop Gymkhana which is to be held at the old Polo Ground on Saturday, October 5. Competitors are re- minded that the eliminating, heats will be held on 'October 1 at 5.30 p.m. at Causeway Bay for the Tent Pegging Competition. and or Thursday, October 3 for the Handy Hunters.

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Post entries will be accepted for the following:-Obstacle Race, Traller Race (entry to be made by "team), Wheelbarrow Race,· Targett

Competition.

No Post Entries will be accepted for the Tent Pegging or Handy Hunters and competitors who do the eliminating not qualify al beats will not be eligible to com- pete at the Gymkhana.

The entries are as follows:-

OBSTACLE RACE.

Ladies

Misses E. Arls, J. Dowbiggan. Beryl Pain Betty Fair, Heather Gerrard, M. Gardner and Mrs. B; C. Field.

Men

C. L. Arts, F. D. Annesley, J, Bar- row, R. H. Cole, A. H. Dinner, J. F. English, G. P. Ferguson, B, C. Field, C. L. Gregory, A. G. Jordan, J. C Macgown, E H. Minjoodt," W. O'Neill, F. G. Nigel, J. A. Parish, A. Wall, and D. C. Wilson, "

TRAILER RACE

Miss Gardner. Another and Mr. Blank

ANNUAL MEETING

Messrs. Nash And Hirst

Elected Life Members

An appeal for members to give more support was made by Mr. Era Abraham, when he presided at the annual meeting of the Kowloon Cricket Club yesterday evening. He said: "This is the premier recreation club of Kowloon, and affords facilities un- rivalled anywhere in the Colony...I know that times are very difficult but if ever a Club deserved support, it is this one. Resign from every other Club If you must, but stick to the K.C.C."

Messrs. F. E. Nash and W. H. Hirst were honoured with We membership, whilst Mr. Justice R.E. Lindsell and Mr. Ezra Abraham were unanimously re-elected President and Vice-President res pectively.

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To-morrow's Big Game

(BY "BLEACHER"

K.O.Y.L.I. CUP FINAL

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NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERIES ABOUT

Treat For Polo Enthusiasts INDIGESTION

Polo enthusiasts are promised a treat On Wednesday, October 2, The American-Chinese baseball

when the Royal Artillery. ·"will clash last week provided fans with

meet. 2nd. Battalion Royal plenty of excitement as before the Welch Fusters in the final of the commencement of this game the K.O.YLL Cup Tournament on the Americans had lost two games Polo ground, Boundary Street. and the Chinese one. A win for This tournament is the only un- the Chinese would in all probabi-nual

open event without UNIV 1lty have given them the penant handicap and always draws a. but the reverse. provided the

large number of entries. The Americans' with the slim chances Analists have both shown" good of a replay. As things turned out form and a replay will in all probability he necessary.

The game which was played at Caroline HR was one of the best seen for a long time. Joubert, the American hurier, was never in bet-

Propos.ng the adoption of the Club more support. This 19 the report and accounts, the Chairman premier recreation Club of Kowloon referred at length to the Club's; and affords facilities. unrivalleder form and retired the Chinese activities, membership and finance matters, extracts from his speech being given below:-

In presenting the Club's Report and Accounts for the year 1934/5 I am asked by the President to ex- press his regret, first that he could take leave only at a time which prevented his being present here to-night, and secondly that very great pressure of work in the past two months has made it a most im- possible for him to get over" here as often as he would have liked.

There is little. I think, to com- ment on in the report, which shows that the Club's activities bave been well maintained in all directions

As regards our membership, 53 new members joined during the F. G., Nigel, 0. Cheape and year, and 90 resigned. Last year's zeport showed our total member- Joan Dowbiggan.

ship as 323, as compared with 263 this year, but during the year your Honorary Secretary and I went through the list and struck of 23 names of members who had left the Colony, and were not likely to return.

H. de B. Pritchard, V. R. G. Bosanquet, and Heather Gerrard.

J. P. English. C. I. Arls, and Mrs. Lane.

Mrs. E. M. K. Mead. E. M. K. Mead, and Mr. Another.

B. .C., Field, W" O'Neill, and Beryl Fair.

A. Wall. G." Morris, Betty Fair. TENT PEGGING

C. L. Aris. J. Barrow, J. P. Eng- lish, G. P. Ferguson, C. L. Gregory,

G. R. Q. Henriques, and E. M. K. Mead.

Hayat Mohamed,

ALARM RACE

No. 1 Sub-Section: Sgt. G. P. Ferguson, Trp, J. Bar- TOW. TYD. H. A. Browning. Trp. C. L. Gregory, Trp. G. R. Cheape. Trp. A. H. R. Butcher (Reserve).

We deeply regret the deaths of Messrs. R. S. Logan, S. Komor, and F. Meade.

ACCOUNTS

Turning now to the Accounts, I trust you will agree that the Work-

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batters via the "strike out" route anywhere in the Coltny, for ganies on eleven occasions. This very man | both indoors and outdoors, but we

was instrumental in clouting have no real reserve beyond the four bagger and incidentally bring- value of our premises, Fittings. ing in a man for the winning run. Gear and Stock, and our Debenture

The third innings may be sald liablity still stands, after two re- to have been the deciding factor demptions, at $33,000, on which we in the game. The Americans ga have to pay 6 per cent Interest. I thered four runs against 2 by the know that times are very dimcult Chinese and the Americans at this but if ever a Club deserved support, stage led by 5 runs to is this one. Resign from every Chinose came back again on the other Club if you must, but stick. 4th with 2 and the 5th with i to the K.C.C. (applause).

while the Americans were blanked out on the 4th and scored 2 n the fifth.

M5, F. E. Nash seconded the adoption of the repart and ac- counts. and same were carried un- animously.

2. The

With a lead of 2 runs the Americans sent the Chinese in to bat in the last inning. Ex-

should result.

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first class Kame The Fusiliers benti the Civilians by 5 goals to 2 to qualify for the Anal while the Gunners defeated the Lincoln- shire Regiment by the colossal margin of 11 goals to n.

By kind permission of Lt. D. C. Wilson

ard Officers the Pipe Band of the Hong Kong Brigade, FL.K.S.R.A. will play selections during the Iternoon.

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TEAMS AND OFFICIALS

The teams to take part in the final are given below:-

Royal Arilllery

Mr. N. W. Metcalfe,

Mr. D. H. N. Baker. Major J..S. Drennon, M C, Mr. G. B. Portman.

Royal Welch Fusillers

citement was high, but the Chin LADIES HOCKEY

OFFICERS ELECTED President: Mr. Justice R. E. ese managed only to return a run Lindsell.

thus leaving "the Americans win- Abra-ners by the odd fun in 13...

HIGH STANDARD The play was certainly of a high

Vice-President--Mr. Ezra

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Committee:-Messrs. F. E. Nash,

C. J. Tacchi, J. S. Smith, E. C. Fin- | standard. The Americans were all cher, H. Overy F. A. Munn and G. | playing well and whatever they

did was with a will.

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Captain of Cricket:-Mr. F. Goodwin.

Vice-Captain: Mr. E. C. Fincher. Bowls Convener:-Mr. J. Fraser. Hon. Secretary:-Mr. R. P. Phil- lips.

Hon. Treasurer-Mr. P. G. Maun der.

CLUB

Hold Annual Meeting

The Chinese tried out two pitch- jers, Moe and Ching but these did not have the effect of stopping

The Ninth Annual General Meet- the Americans from gathering ing of the Hong Kong Lad'es Hbc- their runs.

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key Club took place yesterday The other game during the evening at the Gloucester Hotel, week-end was runaway affair

top Door lounge and was largely for the Japanese boys who troun-attended. ced the Canadians by 32. runs, to

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committee.

team be

This WL5

In recommending the election or

In the absence Ing Account is, on the whole, not Messrs. Nash

of Lady Sou- and Hirst

as Ufe unsatisfactory. It shows admitted-members, the Chairman said: "I

thorn (President) THIS WEEK'S GAMES

and Mrs. J. ly a leas on Working of $1,36061, have pleasure in announcing that

Moutrie (Captain) Miss E. Gray game that will have

(Vice Captain) took strongest bearing on the destina

the chair, E. H. Minjoodt. Mohamid Ayahut that figure is reached after the outgoing committee recom-

A. Parish. G. Stokes and Rissaldar ciation of our Club House, Billiard | Nash and Mr. W. W. Hirst, two old Ground. „The Chinese will have to Khan, F. O. Nigel, A. H. Potts, J. making full allowance" for depre- mend for life membership Mrtion of the penant will be played Several suggestions were put for- to-morrow, on the Caroline Hili ward at the meeting by the mem- bers, one of which way that the Tables, Fittings, and Gear, and is and responsible members of this go ak out against the Japanese captain of the second largely offset by the receipt of $930 | Club. in Entrance Fees, which in accord-

"Both of these gentleman have and a defeat will just about wipe automatically co-operated into the ance with our new policy, have served on the general committee

them out of the running. They selection been credited not to Income," but

for a number of years and both are on level terms with the Amer-unanimously carried. whose leans to Reserve. It also includes a fur-

match to-morrow have acted as bar conveners. They against the Canadians will be a

The following officer bearers ther $250.00 which your Auditors have also taken great interest incert" for them."

were then elected for the ensuing have corisidered should be added to

year: the other activities of the Club. our Reserve against possible Bad Debts. In the result we are in fact less than $450.00 worse off than we were a year ago, and considering the hardness of the times, and the difheulty in a large Cinb like this of cutting down our overheads, and the fact that our Bar and Meal Profit has fallen by $1,100. members Subscriptions by $2,500,- think we are entitled to engratu- late ourselves that we are still in a very sound financial position. (applause).

THE FUTURE

No. 2 Sub-Section Cpl. B. C. Field, L/Cpl. H. B. V. Mossop, Trp. F. G. Nigel, Trp. W. O'Neill, Trp. D. Black, and Trp. R. H. Cole (Reserve).

CHILDREN'S RIDING

COMPETITION

Class 1. Over 12 Years

Girls.-Raymonde Jordan. 15: Nancy Kenison. 13: Peggy Kinchin.

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Boys.-Pierre Jordan, 12.

Class II, Over 7 Under 12 Years Girls.Angela Ross, 9; Pay Felt, 9: Helen Tracy, 9; Barbara Hazen, 9: Marigold Sorly. 10: Paulie Powell. 9: Elizabeth Amnesly, 9:) Kathleen Kinchin. 9..

Boys-Alan Cutcher, 9.

Class III Under 7 Years Girls. Wendy Joseph. 6. Boys-31, Peter Hutton Potts; $, Sandy Macgown.

WHEELBARROW RACE

F. G. Nigel, and Joan Dowbiggan.

E. M. K. Mead, and Mrs. Mead.

C. L. Aris and E. Arls.

A. G. Jordan and Miss M, Gard- ner.

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As regards the future, I feel I must appeal to members to give the

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The Japanese are about the most

"Mr. Nash was responsible for unreliable team in the league this the drafting of the articles of a550- season. The Chinese had the bet- clation when this club was cun-ter of the Japanese boys in their verted into a limited liability com-initial encounter and I pany. He also put through the is- the

am sure Вагле sue of the debentures and has act-fought out in rea; big league fash- to-morrow will br

ed generally as the Club's soliciterion. Things w not, be all too gratuitously.

one sided in this battle as both

"Mr. Hirst was a member of the teams are about of equal strength Bulidings Sub-Committee and to- and as for elding I doubt whe- gether with Mr. James Hyde, was ther one team is better than the Instrumental in the Clubhouse be- other. I belleve the Chinese ing what it is to-day. He is a very pitchers are slightly superior to handy man and has rendered many the Japanese and come what may services in other directions."

the game is certain to be a thrill- er.

The Chairman's proposal was seconded and carried unanimously.

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HONG KONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION

The Hong Kong Rifle Associa¡ 2.20 p.m. and by ecurtesy of thư tion have now "settled down to Military authorities. EO charge work in earnest and following up-

on the Spoon and Practice Shoot. held earlier in the week, Range

will be made for this trip. PASS NECESSARY

It should be noted that no one N. R. G. Bosanquet and Heather Practice and Spoon will be held on will be alowed to land who is not Gerrard:

the Naval Range at Stonecutters in possession of a pass, such passes Island to-day.

to be given out in the launch.

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G. Morris and Betty Fair.

A. Wall and Beryl Fair,

C. L. Gregory and Miss Smith..

B. C. Field and Mrs. Field.

W. O'Neill and Miss Blank.

J. Parish and Miss Somebody.

J. Parish and Miss Somebody. W. C. Muir and Miss A. 'N, Other.

JUMPING COMPETITION China Ponies

A War Department launch will | Should anyone be going privately, leave the RAS.C. Camber at 1.30 he must communicate with Major p.m. calling at Kowloon Pler at Steers, secretary of the Association .1.40 pm, and Shamshulpo Camp at in order that a pass may be for- 2.10. She is due to arrive at Stone-warded him. Owing to the limited cutters, alongside the range, at target accommodation ng afflated member of any regular Army Rie Club will be allowed to shoot, and all members are asked to note. that they must bring their own ammunition. Further it is stated that telescopes or field glasses are essenial since without them

the spotting discs cannot be seen.

The return launch leaves Stone cutters at 7 pm. caring at the places mentioned earlier in this article.

riques (The Quail), Mrs. D. C. W son (Golden Star), J. C. Macgown (African Eve).

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JUMPING COMPETITION Australian Ponies

Stokes (Mary), A Wall Cyrano), J. A. Parish (Kashkar), Mrs. Keary (Beauty), Mrs. Perase (Winters Tale).

· TARGET. COMPETITION

Men

Miss J. Dowbiggan (Ebony Idol), I. A. Orelg (Elvira), A. H. R. But- cher (Minx). F. G. Nigel (Mort- main), E. M. K. Mead (Magpiė), A. H. Potts (Mouche), R. H. Colé (The Curlew), E. O.. Butter (Wembley Stag), O. G. Stokes (Clyde). Miss M. Gardner (Tullah), J. Barrow (White-Stars), Miss Betty Fair (F1-Fa), Miss Beryl Fair (Dio- genes), H. C. Machamara (That's That), J. P, English (Gary), A. EL. F. G. Nigel, E. M. K. Mead, R. H. Dinner (Lady Luck), C. L. Aris (St. Cole, E. Aris, A G. Jordan, W. Ives), E. H. Minjoodt (Zephyr); F." O'Neill, J. Barrow, J. B. English, D. Annesly (Not Bo Dusty). D. A. H. Dinner, C. Aris, E. H. Min- Black (Widnes), Mrs. B. C. Field joodt, A. Wall, F. D. Annesly, C. L. (Jan Stewer); B, C. Field (Racing Gregory, G. P. Ferguson, B. C. Strain), Mrs. A. J. Ropes. (Glen-" | Field, J. A. Parlatı, W. C. Muir and shee), A. Ropes (Nebula Star). D. Black. CL. Gregory (Ike), Mrs. G. P. Fer- guson, (Tom Cobly), G. F. Fergu- son (Jack Scott), Mr. G. R. Q. Henriques (Davien), G. B. R. Hen-

Ladies

Mrs. B. C. Field, Miss Gardner, Miss Betty Fair, Miss Bery Fair, and Miss Heather Gerrard.

GRIMMITT NOT PLAYING

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The Chinese wil have yet to | surmount - another hurdle" after this. The Mindanao boys will be the opposition so even if they are able to beat the Japanese they' will still be up ́ against - another brick wall.

To-day's Game Canadians v. Americans

La Balle-3.30 p.m. To-morrow's Game

Caroline Hill—9.30 am.

Chinese v. Japanese.

U.S. BASEBALL

Yankees Again. Successful

New York, 8:pt. 26.

Only one match was played in the major baseball Leagues to-day, this peing between the Washing- ton Senators and New York Yan-

The New York outfit again beat the Benators, winning by four runs to two. This was the only fixture scheduled in the American League. In the National League there was only one match scheduled, this being between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, but owing to raih the Axture was post-

A W. Grimmilt, of the Civil Bervice C.C., who was selected to play No. 3 in A. M. Holland's rink poned

in the forthcoming interport bowls Full details of the match play- encounter against Shanghal, de-ed in the American League-follow: parted for a holiday by the sa President Jefferson yesterday. Mr. Gilmmitt will probably heavy for a month.

Washington New York C Beuter

President Lady Soathorn Captain-Miss Jean Dalzie; Vice-Capt. Miss Joan Smalley

Mr. R. C. Rose-Price, Mr. J. R. "Johnson. Capt. A. D." Murray

MBE..

Relief quick relief--is your one over-whelming necessity when suf- fering from, stomach pains and in- digestion, That is why leading medical authorities specialiste, Lewis doctors, hospitals-recommend and specify Bisarated Magnesia for even the most obstinate cases of dyspepsiu, acid stopuch and gastritis.

Mr. E. C. Parker-Jervis. The officials will be as follows:

Umpires: Capt. W. P. Kenyon, M.C., and. Mr. D. L, Newbiggin, M.C.

Referee: Brigadier H. G. Seth Smith, D.S.O.

Timekeeper: Mr. R. L. Moncrieff. Coul Judges: Mesers A Wall and G. C. Wilson.

PREVIOUS WINNERS The previous winners of the Cup are given below:-

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Mur. 1913-1st. K. O. Y. L. I. Aug. 1912.-Civilians Sept. 1912-1st, K. O. Y, Lm I. Dec. 1921-And. Wiltsh're Regt. Jan. 1923-Civilians. Jau. 1924.-Civilians. Apr. 1925.--Civiliaris. "Oct. 1926.--Royal Navy Team Oct 1927.-2nd. K. O, 8. B. Oct. 1929.-2nd, K. O. 8. B. Oct, 1930.-S. L. 1. and 93rd. Rest. Oct. 1931, Civillans.

Oct. 1932.-1st. 24th. Regt.

(S.W.B.)

Oct. 1933.-Ist. 24th. Regt.

(S.W.B.)

Oct. 1934.-Civilians. **

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FANLING GOLF

The starting times for Gunday - at Faniing (old Course) are given below:-"

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9.24 H H. Beddow, T. R. Rowell

They know (for they are in touch with "the intest developments in medical practice) that recent medi- | cal research and numerous X-ray photographs of actual. cases proved of indigestion, have

Bisurated Magnesia to be the quickest-acting and the most effec tive stomach remedy known to medical science.

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'Bisurated Magnesia is a plete treatment for the prompt relief of all stomach troubles. Not. only is it a potent neutraliser of the harmful acirls which cause in-. digestion and stomach ulcers-it } also spreader a mothing, protecting film over the inflamed stomach lin- ing,

Get Bisurated Magnesia powder or tablets from your chemist or store to-day-but always look for" the oval 'BISMAG' sign on every package if you want the quickest- acting stomach remely known.

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HOME RACE BETTING

Cesarewitch And Cambridgeshire

London, Sept. 28. Doreen Jane is favourite for the Cesarewitch which is to be run at Newmarket over 21 miles

9.28 A, Sommerfelt, D. J. Quoa Wednesday, October 16.

more

9.32 G. 3. Archbutt, E. D. Mat-

thews

9.36 A. T. Lay, H. C. Hopkins 9.40 D. L Prophet, G. Milne 9.44 O. J. Shannon, J. Mc I

"Brown

1.48 K. W. Jones, J. C. Dunbar 9.52 B. D. G. Barlow, F. C. B.

Back 9.58 A. E Lissaman, L. H. Geare 10.00 G. B. 8. Thomson, L. R. Bi-

Kinghurst

Hon. Secretary-Miss C. Fergu-

son

Asst. Hon. Secretary---Mrs. P. M.

Harrop

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Hon Treasurer-Miss M. Smalley Committee: Mrs. Σ Goldman. Mrs. Bennitt and Mrs. M. Bishop Selection Committee Captain. Vice Captain. Hon. Secretary. Miss B. Helbling, Miss E.

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Gray and Mrs. M. Bell,

The latest call-over for the rat: gives the following starting prices. 100/8 Dorean Jane t and o 100/7 Lucky Patch and ó 100/7 Shining Cloud t and e

18/1 Tommaok ţ and o 181 Hophte 0 20/1£ 20/1 Chrysler t and o 3371. Woodstock o 40/1 5 33/1 Buntawai o

CAMBRIDGESHIRE The coil-over for the Cam- bridgeshire, which is to be decid- ed at Newmarket on Wednesday, October 30, is as follows.

100/6 Finalist a 18/1.t

20/1 Highlander o 22/1 & 25/1 Negundo t and o 28/1 Law Court ₺ and o 28/1 Wychwood Abbot a 33/1 Knighted t and o 33/1 Badruddin t and a 33/1 Almond Hill o 33/1 British Quika o 45/1 Pepino t and a 50/1 O'Grady t and o Heuter,

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