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RACE MEETING

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OCTOBER HANDICAP,

This is the classic race of the day and though the field may not be a big one, it will be more than accounted for by the quality that will be on view. Bear Claw" has been lotted top weight but I -understand will not be accepting. learing the Dunbar interests to be represented by Wild Life and Diana Bay, both of which are Equally capable of annexing the honours. King's Warder will once again furnish the opposition and will certainly be one of them fight- ing out the finish. The Sasscon colours will be carried by Honey- moon Eve. It is rumoured, while Happy Eve. this year's Derby win- per will in all probability be kept In the stable. Cossack's Beauty

Q. C. AQUATIC SPORTS

Fine Swimming

At V.R.C.

The annual "swimming sports of" of the Queen's College was held at the Victoria Recreation Club yesterday afternoon when a very large gathering of, boys, old and present, including the staff and a good number of spectators were present.

The weather was ne and everybody present enjoyed a very pleasant and successful afternoon,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1937.

HOME SOCCER

Win For English League

London, Oct. 8. A crowd of 20.000 saw the Foot- ball League (England) defeat the Irish League by three goals to all at Blackpool to-day. All the goals were scored in the second half.

The teams lined up as follow: Football Leaguc.-Woodley (Chel- sea); Sproston. (Leeds), Barkas Manchester C): Willingham Huddersfield). Young (Hudders- Reid), Bray. (Manchester

C) Geldard (Everton), Hall, G. W (Tottenham). Mills (Chelsea). Goulden (West Ham) and Brook (Manchester C.).

The competitors, though not brilliant. were certainly very keer," and put up a very good show.

After the sports Mr. W. L. the Handyside. Headmaster of school

short speech.T:

R. thanking the V.R.C. for the use of the pool. Miss F. K. Walker for

Irish League.-Twoomey (Newry

"THE TURF

Final Acceptors For Cambridgeshire

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London, Oct. 6. The final acceptors for the Cambridgeshire are as follows;—

Dan Bulger-Weston). Dayt na (Beary), Thankerton (Harry Wragg), Kant (Pat Beasley), Fair Play (Maher). Allegiance (Simp- son), Larcat (Middleton), Pharos (E Smith), St. Magnus „(Robert- son). Never Surprised (Gordon Richards), Spot Barred (Steve Donoghue), Moody (Nevett), Lady of Shalott (Blackshaw). Couvert (Cliff Richards), Pylon (Wifig), Noble King (D. Smith). Edgehill (Carr). Esquemeling (Lynch). Nädushka (Burns), Celestial Way (Sprague). Artist Prince Richard- (14-

Lavery (Belfast C. Fulton son), and Vesington River gave 逗

(Belfast C.; Doherty (Der- ry), Carlyle (Derry). Martin (Der

(143 lbs) and Soldier of Britain presenting the Junior Champlon-

140 lbs.) are the other starters.

CANBERRA HANDICAP.

In spite of rumours to the effect that Strathroy is not accepting due to some skin allment, I feel that the connections will ultimately saddle him for this event in order to get the required number of "starts" necessary to qualify for the Queensland Autumn Cham- plers. This brown champlon Is in tair condition and will probably be fully extended by Lancashire

Chips. This

chestnut has only

141 lbs to carry and in view of some very créditable past perform ences with 155 lbs, or thereabouts. is certain to run Strathroy close. Able Amazon should run well tspr etally if a good jockey can be had .Lt 135 lbs. The other entries, with the possible exception of Gypsy Love and Electron. I am af the opinion. will have but little chance against the three ponies I have mentioned.

NATHAN HANDICAP. There is nothing really outstand- ing in this 1 mile race for "B" Class China ponies. Potentate ap- pears to be the fittest amongst the entries at the time of writing and may repeat läst fortnight's success though the distance is a Ilttle against him. The other Eu Tong Sen candidate, Rose Queen, should secure a place with the opposition coming mainly from Dawn Star and Havoc Eve.

JORDAN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION).

Another good finish should be witnessed in this race from the two mile post once round and in for "D" Class China ponies. On paper I like the chances of Stop- watch though this diminutive bay has 162 lbs. to look after and may And it a little beyond him. Coro- nation Day If well handled and kept in check carly on, may spring a surprise here but probably Marl- Dosa would be the one to follow as this animal is very game and re- sponds well under pressure. Ship- master, National Anthem. Tempest and King'a Parade, are all capable of giving of their best, and may cause the above mentioned porles some worry ame

ship cap. Mr. H. N. Williamson for organising the sports, and every body who had helped in one way or another to make the afternoon successful.

There were three prizes for each event the majority of which were sliver cups. and the pre- sentation was performed by Mrs. W. L. Handyside."

RESULTS

The results were as follows:- The Senior and Janier Indivi dual Championship was won by Ng Tsun Man and Ng Shlu Man respectively.

Two lengthi Frce. Style Junior: 1. Ng Shlu Man; 2. Chan Plug Hong: 3 Cheng Shiu Yuen Time 30 gees.

TWO lengths [Free Style

Senior. 1. Ng Tsun Man; 2. Lo Tak Cheung: 3. Ting Sui Sang. Time. 27 2/5 secs.

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Two lengths Back Stroke: Jun'or: 1 Ng Shlu Man; 2. Chan Ping Hung: 3. Law Cheung Yiu. Time: 42 3/5 sees.

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Two lengths Back Stroke) Sentor: 1. Ng Tsun Man: 2. Ho Hok Hoi; 3. Lo Tak Cheung Time: 36 secs.

One length. Free Style) Classes 7 and 81 Cheng Shui Yuen: 2. Chan Chuen Yung; 3, Fong Chung Kuen, Time: 14 3/5 secs.

Two lengths (Breast Stroke) Junior: 1. Ng Sul Ching; 2, Ng Shlu Man: 3, Chan Chung Chak. Tice: 39 3/5 secs.

Two lengths (Breast Stroke) Senlor: 1 Ng Tsun Man: 2, Lo Tak Cheung: 3. Ting Sut Sang. Time: 38 1/5 secs. "

Long Plurge, Open: 1, Lo Tak Cheung: 2. Ho Ka Llm: 3 Ng Tsun Man. Distance: 51 feet/

Four "lengths (Free Style) Junior: 1. Ng Shiu Man: 2. Cheng Shis Ysen: 3. Chan Chun Chak. Time: 76 secs.

Four lengths (Free Style) Senior: Ng Tsun Man: 2, Lo Tak Cheng: 3. N. Singh. 65 secs.

Time:

Diving. Junior: 1. Cheng Shiu Yuen: 2. Chan Cing Hung; 3. Llu Shiu Frok

Diving Senior: " 1. Ng Tsun Man; 2. Lo Kwok Leung.

Consolation Race: Wong Ying.

Lau.

Class Team Race: 1. 7C (Classes 7 and 8); 1, 43 (Junior); 1. 13 (Senior).

TWO WINDJAMMERS TO RACE 600 MILES

Kernaghan (Belfast C., Mc-

Alinden (Belfast C.), E. Shearer (Derry), Duffy (Derry) and Kelly (Derry)."

The Englishmen dominated play before the interval, but finished poorly, the ball often missing the Irish goal by inches. Woodley, In the English goal. touched the ball anly twice in 30 minutes,

At half time the score was 0-0. At the resumption, the English- men again monopolised play. In the 52nd minute, Goulden seized a loose ball and scored with a low drive.

A minute later. Mills netted after a delightful movement be- tween Goulden and, Brook,

In the 72nd minute of the game. Hall, lying on the ground, scooped the ball into the aet

The Irishmen did not lack energy, but contributed to their own downfall by keeping the ball close Neuter.

CRICKET

ISLAND-MAINLAND MATCH OFF

Owing to the numerous refusals by players Invited, the

Cricket League Committee is unable to ar- range the representative match in- tended for Saturday and Monday. Oct. 9 and 11. between the Island and the Mainland. Clubs are therefore requested to make their own arrangements for cricket fix- tures during the week-end.

cey)!

The following have accepted.

but no jockeys have yet been found for them:

Gallane, Squadron Castle, Axle Tree. Redshaw,' Reward, Streams- town, Scarlett Princess, Le Kaur Pampas Grass. Belacthel, Inch- keith. Field Fare and Zaimis,

CALL-OVER

The call-over of the Cambridge- shire is as follows:

15/2

100/7

15/1

18/1

Dan Bulger o. B/1 t. Daytona o. 100/6 t. Esquemeling (toff

100/6 Artist Prince off)

Allegiance o 20/1 t. 20/1 Fair Play (toff) 20/1 Lady of Shaicts (toff) 25/1 Never Surprised (toff) 25/1 Thankerton o. 30/1 t. 25/1 Nadushka o 28/1 t. 28/1 Moody o.. 33/1 t. 33/1 Spot Barred (toff: 33/1 Edgehill (toff) 33/1 Kant (to) 35/1 Axle Tree o 40/1 t.. 40/1 St. Magnus (toff) 40/1 Pylon (teft)

40/1

50/1

Phakos 0. 45/1 C.

Noble King (to)

50/1 Vesington River o

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00/1 t

CESAREWITCH CALL-OVER The following is the latest call- over for the Césarewitch:

100/7 Punch o.

100/7 Maranta o.

100/6 Near Relation o

18/1

20/1

Hauffryn a

Solar Bear o.

20/1 Epigram o. 22/1 t. 22/1 Fet u. 25/1 r.

25/1 Night Cap o 25/1 Miss Windsor.o. 30/1 Harewood o. 33/1 t. 50/1 Beleaguered (toff)- Beater.

WOODERSON'S WORLD RECORD FOR

THE MILE

S. C. Wooderson, the Blackheath Harrier and British champion, ran A superb mile In 4min, 6.4sec. and so brought back the world's record to this country after 22 years. writes, Home correspondent.

Was this achievement a high- water mark in Wooderson's track career? He is young just 23 -he is really keen on his running, and he is in the extremely capable hands of Albert Hill. The day's weather conditions were perfect;

Six thousand people watched this remarkable, feat-as great aso was the track. bit of running as I have ever seen--- In a specially framed handicap, at Motspur Park,

I can state authoritatively, that Wooderson's time was 4min, 6.4sec. and note 4min. 6.8see. as published during the week-end.

Wooderson was timed by four watches, three of which registered 4min. 6.4sec., a fourth watch showed 4mih. 8.8sec., but this one had not been certified as correct. The track was re-surveyed after- wards, and there seems to be no doubt that the record will be recog- nised.

RAPID FIRST LAP Nevertheless. I fully expect side 4min. 4sec. before he ends his Wooderson to get somewhere in-

running days. Almost certainly he would have clipped a whole second off his time but for a much too rapid first laáp.

KATOOMBA HANDICAP. Roolfly was judged by many to be a trifle unlucký in his last out- ing and should make amends in the same class when they meet in the "C" Class Australian race over one mile. Twilight Star has al ways been thereabouts and in view

I feel that a runner cannot give of the longer distance I am. In-

of his utmost in a handicap race: elined to believe this bay will run

unless he has other "top not- better and even prefer his chancca:

chers starting on the scratch to that of Roofly. Brutus should

mark with him. I would like to place though my feeling is that he

Two privately owned, square-

see a race on the same lines will find the distance too long. į rigged yachts, the Joseph Conrad

with the same ideal conditions. and the Seven Seas, Began recently Of the pacemakers. R. H. Thomas with the handicap men there. a 600-mile race for windjammers, (10yds.) and J. V. Powell (100yds.) to help--but with Wooderson,

Bermuda,

The

which remark may also be applied

Rhode Island To Bermuda

to Violet Queen, Discovery Bay is from Newport (Rhode Island) to did most of the work. Thomas San Romani and Lovelock (per-

a good outside bet.

AUSTIN HANDICAP,

In this Novice Race of the day confined to "C" Class Chipa ponies, I strongly fancy Amberley in view of the light weight. This pony is in excellent condition and at the worst should place. I imagine.

race started in 2

made he pace perhaps too warm suaded that he must go from pillar

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"H-O -T? Try a cold H.B."

Obtainable Everywhere.

southerly breeze, while the glassy covered in

light over the first lap, which Wooderson to post) starting together on the BREWED AND BOTTLED BY HONGKONG BREWERY & DISTILLERY, LIMITED, calm waters were crowded with a

58.6sec, 2sec. faster back line. Then, I fancy, that the than was originally intended. At 4-minute mile would be brought

host of boats carrying spectators. this stage Thomas had gained

The Joseph Conrad, which star slightly.

ted 25 minutes later than the rival Over the second lap Thomas was vessel. made the better time past tiring, and Wooderson's speed also Rob Roy should furnish the strong the harbour entrance. thereby fell away, though he was rapidly est opposition and for the remain- ing place I like Boolat Bay. If winning a special trophy offered catching the R. A. F. runner. given a strong rider Jungle. Jim by the local yacht club. should be worth following by those

While the Joseph Conrad made on the lookout for a fair dividend.steady progress seawards, the seven Beas battled with the faint breeze to clear the harbour.

MONDAY'S RACING

As the weights have been, pub- lished for two events scheduled to

The race will be decided on a time basis with a small handicap,

be run on Monday I will review as yet undecided, for the seven

Bear Claw (if started) with Goldier of Britain and Oak Bay filling the remaining places.

Seas, which is the larger vessel.

A RISK

The second lap took 64sec., the half-mile 2rriln. 2,68ec." This was

about what Wooderson wanted, but there was a big risk that the too fast first lap had taken much out of him. At 1,000 yards Thomas was finished and Wooderson

slackened his pace.

even nearer.

After his triumph the crowd called insistently for "Wooderson.". He is a shy, modest person, and.

obviously mach against his will,

he made a slow circuit of the. track, amidst applause, which. surely, no athlete has better de- served for many a long year in

this island.

Sporting Fixtures

TO-DAY

Badminton.-Y.M.CA. Badminton in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.in

Bridge-Cheero Club Contract Bridge. 8 p.in.

Tennis."U" Division: Army T.C. Assn. v. Indian R.C., Kowloon C.. v. Chinese R.C., Central Britian

y Kowloon Indian T.C.

TO-MORROW

Assn. v. 24th Ety. R. A (King's

ARMY LEAGUE SOCCER

Results of the Military League'

Yachting Opening of the Sea- son Races (R.H.K.Y.C.).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Kong Referce's Association, Glou- Mesting.--Hálf Monthly, Hong cester Building, 8 p.m.

p.m.; Seaforths v. Eastern (S00- Football matches played poster-- kunipoo), 3.30 p.m.; Police v. 5th day were as follows:- Bde. R. A. (Caroline HI), 3 pm" "C" "Coy. Seaforths heat "B" Cop: Third Division (Hong Kong), Ber- Beaforths 1-0; "B" Coy. Seaforths Watching the race was W. G. George

vice Corps v. 5th Bde. R. A. (St.

beat 8th Coy., A. A. Battery, R. A an old member of the Blackheath Harriers, Wooderson's

Joseph's), 4.30. p.m.; Stanley v. 4-2. same here. The Classic of the day.

club, which promoted the meeting.

Engineers (Military, Happy Valley), Double Tenth Plate should go to "Last year the Joseph Conrad The three-quarter in 3min. 7.2sec. He was last Englishman to break

3 p.m.; Rowhattan v. Police (St. competed under the British flag. was definitely below schedule for the world's record for this distance.

Joseph's), 3 p.m.; Third Division (Kowloon), Portuguese Sporting Two years ago, captained by Mr. a world record. At this stage still holds the Professional record A. J. Villers, the wellknown Aus. Wooderson had shaken" off the of 4mixi. 124sec. which he made, Cricket.-A. Hong Kong XI v. Park), 4.30 p.m.; Royal Signals v.

other tralian author-sailor,. the Joseph

pacemakers. Only - John In a match with W. Cunnings In The Rest (Kowloon C.C.), 2 p.m. 20th Bty. R. A. (Chatham Road). Conrad made a two years voyage Powell was left to carry him along 1888 and which stood for 20 years. Football First Division, Kow-3 p.m.; Seaforths v. University round the world, starting from over the vital last lap, and splend-| This, however, by no means showed loon Chinese v. Kowloon (Kow-

(Chatham idly he did so. Wooderson having his real powers; for the previous loon), 4.30 p.m.; Club v.

Road), 4.30 p.m.; Ipswich.-

taken his breather with a middle year in a trial run he went & yards China "B" (Club), 4.30 p.m.; Bea-1 Edward Road), 3 p.m.

Komson Rifles v. Air Force (Prince 1 half-mile in 2min. 8.8 sec., pulled over the mille In 4min 10.2sec., forths v. Police (Bookunpoo), 4.30 out a wonderful last lap in 59.28ec., equivalent to 4min. 9.46ec. after "p.m.; St. Joseph's

Racing.-Hong Kong Jockey Club, V. Eastern thus clipping 2-5sec. off Glenn covering the first half mile in (Causeway Bay), 4.30 p.m.; Becond Eighth Extra Race Meeting, Happy Cunningham's world's record of 1min. 58.6sec., catching his field Division, Club v. Kowloon (Club), Valey, 2 p.m. 4min. 8.8sec., set up at Princeton, 500 yards from home, and finishing 3 p.m.; European Engineers V. Riding..- Beginners Cavalcade | New Jersey, in 1934.

alone.

Kwong Wah (Causeway Bay). 3 (Equine Sports Club), 4.30 p.m.

J.

In the Cantula Handicap, for "B" Class Austrálans Vixen Tor 15 culte capable of carrying the ad- ditional 10 imposed on him, and may win again. The other starters capable of beating Vixen Tor are Blandford and Perfect Day." The former seems to improve with Day should place and even da bet- each running and will find the dis-ter if Mr. 8. C. Liang takes him tance (from the two mile post) | out. Australian Boy "and Saucy very much to his liking. Perfect Face are fair bets.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Shooting, Hong Kong Rifle Assn. Weekly Spoon and Practice Shoot, Army Range, Kowloon" City. 2 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Meeting. Craigengower. Cricket Club Annual General Meeting at Club House, 5,30 p.m.

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