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SPORT

SPORTING NEWS AND NOTES

EASTER RACE MEETING

St. George's Plate And Easter Stakes

By Last Quarter"

H. D. Rumjahn ...

Defies the years and confounds the critics.

MAGNIFICENT RECOVERY

BY TSUI YAN-PUI

Two Sets Down, He Levels And Match Is Abandoned

H. D. RUMJAHN ALSO PLAYS ONE OF HIS GREATEST GAMES

By Ex-Tennist

The match between H. D. Rümjakn and Tsui Yan-pui was abandoned with the score at 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 4-4. It will be replayed.

CONSIDERED BY MANY AS GRADUALLY RECEDING into the back number stage and, though reigning. Champion, no longer re- garded as a real force in Singles tennis, H. D. Bumjahın belled the critics-come of whom had predicted a straight sets defeat for him--

semi-final match at the Cricket Club ground yesterday.

He had to be content with sharing the honours, however, for, having lost the opening two sets, Tsul levelled matters in one of the greatest rear-guard battles seen locally, and the match had to be abandoned at 4-4 in the final set because of falling light.

It was a tense, dour struggle,

EARLY SUPREMACY

The first double day mesting of the year commences on Satur- day when the Hong Kong Jockey Club stage their Third Extra Race Meeting. The programme consists of ten events, each day, the first saddling bell being rung at noon and the opening event starting at 1230 pm. After the second, race on "both days there will be a tifin interval. Weather conditions, are ideal and with the hollday spirit prevalling the attendance should be on the large side, The main event on the first day will be the St. George's Plate over 1-1/4 Miles, This race is confined to grifilns of the year with ponles classified “A” cinss barred. This condition prohibited the entry of Sukylight and Desert Chief but even with these two stalwarts absent there are only five entries, which is a trifle dis appointing. On Monday the principal event, the Easter Stakes, is to be run prer one mile, with Silkylight as the probable favourlic. In this article I will cover the prospects for the first day's racing.

*The Mirs Bay Handicap the the entire lot will accept. Honey-and will be dimeult to beat. Last opening event, is a handicap for moon Eve did not Anish too well Saturday morning the mile train-in a magnificent display against Taul Yan-pul in their Open Singles "A" Class China ponies, winners after a very fast start, at the lasting gallop was done in 205 which of $5.000 or more in stakes since meeting but this dun is steadily speaks volumes for itself. Moon- January 1st, 1938. barred. A re- on the upward grade and fast light View should be good enough view of the entries gave promise getting into best of condition. New to secure a place. National Pride of an interesting struggle but the Star is the next danger in view and Half Moon Eve are the re- latest information I have been able of his admirable showing in a maining entrants: The former to gather is rather dismaying. sprint event lately and with the never Justifies the excellent work-every moment of which was pack- An "under-dog" champion, H.D. Bear Claw, it is understood, will advantage of, the distance being outs during training while Half not be starting as he is being held more to his liking this time, Red Moon Eve lacks the necessary over for the Easter Stakes on Feather and Potentate are carry-stamina and this race should not Monday. There is also a possibi-ing top weight and I cannot en- prove the exception. lity of Desert Chief being kept in thuse over their chance: in fact.

ROSEHILL STAKES the stable for the same reason. of the Eu Tong Sen candidates I

Non-winning Australians of this and with these two notable absen-prefer Rob Roy at the moment. season will try conclusions in this tees the race should be a tame Royal Scot has been galloping well sprint event of approximately five affair lacking the anticipated in-in the mornings and is in my furlongs. On paper and in the terest I think King's Warden opinion the real opposition to the betting Macquarie Riverr seems score another win, for the others. Boolat Bay will have to to be the logical one to follow in Dynasty stable. Gladiator (145 improve immensely to repeat his view of past performances but' I lbs is always dangerous at low "C" class successes while Harvest am afraid that bay will not have eight and should secure second View even with 140 lb. may and it his own way. Bredon la essen- place

Trentbridge is not a cer- the distance just a little beyond tially a sprinter and will give an" zain starter but in the event of him and the opposition too strong. pony in the race a good run for this grey going to the post. 1 Dawn Star is a fair bet

premier honours. If Mr. Proulx is. should All third place. Expression

ST. GEORGE'S PLATE

to have the mount I strongly re- Time is not in the game class as

This is the classic event of the commend the combination. King's the others while Soldier of Britain

place, and Wild Life do not seem to be day with Cameronian carrying top Privilege should secure a In best form.

weight. 156 lbs, in a field of only depending on the improvement in Ave griffins. The distance is over her manners at the barrier. the Champions course. 1-1/4 miles, Lovely Time is not a bad bet while The handicapper has "get the and the contention is that it will Cape York, if he behaves, should public quite a problem in this "B" be a real test for this classy look-un well: Of the others, Colorado Glass race from the two alle Fosting bay from the Eu Tong Sen Star and Sea Spray are about the for China ponies, with griffins of stable. The anticipated opposition best, though the former would be the year barred. here are ten will be furnished by Juber. This a real danger if the race was over entries and I honestly feel that chestnut has improved consider-a mile or even longer.

ably over Annual Meeting form ́ ́ (Continued on back Page)

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THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VAL LEY on SATURDAY, 16th and MONDAY, 18th April, 1938, commencing at. 12.30 p.m, each | day.

The First Bell will be rang at 12.00 NOON, and the Tufin Interval will be after, the second ráce (1 p.m.) on both days.

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TRAINING GALLOPS

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ed with Interest, providing tennis set out from the start to gain the of a high quality throughout, and ascendancy and, for the two sets. showed up Tsui Yan-pul in a new though pressed all the way, he was light that of Hon-hearted back-always on top. Tsul, with the con- to-the wall fighter.

fidence of the expected winner, had

role. Times out of number in the after advance to the net was besten For Rumjahn, also, it was a new tried to set the pace, but advance past has he, in singles as in back, seemingly winning drives doubles, come from behind, in just were returned out of reach, volleys such a position as Tsui now found were met with better volleys, and himself, to win; but it must have no one could have blamed him if been a very long time since, with he had cracked after losing the such a tremendous lead, he saw second set. In fact, it was perhaps victory snatched from his grasp in expected. that manner.

Nothing was further from the truth. He came back magnificent- ly. What was in Rumjahn's mind I do not know but it is not unfair to Tsui to say, that, once trailing 2-4 in the third set, HD. might have decided not to really contest it but to let it go in an effort to conserve his energy for the vital fourth.

Sporting

Fixtures

TODAY ATHLETICS. Garrison “Annual.

There was no question, however, Athletic Sports Anal, at Polo that in this latter he fought for ground, Boundary Street. Kow- his life, knowing full well that he loon Tong. 3 p.m.

stood to lose all if he let that go. BRIDGE Cheero Club Bridge, When I say, therefore, that in this set there was only one man in it, MEETINGS.--Victoria Chess Club, that Tsai was always dictating at Gloucester Hotel, 5 p.m.: Kow-terms. I mean that he played ten- loon Chess Club at Peninsula nis of a brand of which H.D., more Hotel, 5.30 pun.

or less on the tide of victory Semi- though he was, could not possibly final, Tsut Wai-pul v. 9. A. Rum-ope.

p.m.

The following times were clocked during the morning gallops at TENNIS Colony Singles the Race Course resterday :—

Jahn

King's Warden

Commencement Bay. I 39 1.17 1.51.3.2.23.2 Moonlight Vlew ard Scenic View Good Morning and Rac-

ing Boy..........

Golden Cow

Smiling Thru and Rose

Jane

...

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JUST TOO GOOD Everything was there. The ad-

· SATURDAY, APRIL 18

vances to the net were still some- FOOTBALL.-Div. I: St. Joseph's v. what ill-timed, but the speed with Middlesex (Bookunpoo), Referee, which they were followed up and Barton, Linesmen, Edwards and the marvellous agility and anti- Mellgrew; 8. China "B" v. Kow-cipation with which the volleys loon (Caroline Hill), 445 p... were now made, werę just too good Referee, Gosa; Linesmen, Me-for Rumjahr.

Laughton and Brothwell, Junior And then the drives, éross-court, Shield Final: Ordnance v. Kwong chiefly forehand, but with one or Wah (Kowloon), 4 pm. Referee. two equally forceful back-hand Finch Linesmen, Suiva and shots, made running or standing Clarke. Div. II: Chinese Sappers still-HD. Just could not deal with v. Police (Club), 3.15 p.m. Referee. them. Fraser; 5th Bde. R.A. v. Club It was not that he was playing (Sookunpoo), 3.15 p.m. Referee. badly. He was fired, but he was Johns: Kowloon 7. Middlesex still very much of a fighting force. (Chatham Road), 4.45 p.m. Re- bnt against play söch as this no feree, Dove; Royal Scots v. Eas-one could have stood.

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5th Last

Qr. Qr.

28:4

31.4

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37.2 1.2.3 1.48.2 2.15

137.2 1114 1.45.3

29.3

33.4

Meteor and Flybynight. 1 Gordito and Borrachtto.. 1 Able Amazon Captain Blood

34.2 1.08.2 1.43.3 2.16.2

32.4

41.1 1.18.1 1.53.1 2.24

30.4

1

30.2 1.00.2 1.29.2 1.57,2

# 39.3 1.18 1.51

33

7 37:1 1,11.1 1.42.2

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34.3 1.12 1.48 2.19.1

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33

39.11.15.2 1.48.3 2.20

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59.3 1.30.1 1.59.3

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1.07.3 1.36.1 2.04

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2.03.2

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30.2

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1 32.2 1.10.2 1.40 2.17.1

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"at King's Park, 11 a.m.

1. 26 1.08 .1.39.2 2.08.1

25,4

1

34.3 1.09 1.41 2.10.2

29.2

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

and

1 38

1.14.2 1.50.2 2.25.1

34:4

and

Ebony Idot

King's 'Lead

Twilight Star

The Buffer Boris

Mac's, Second Venture..

and Cricketer

Expression Time

National Pride

National Defence Rob Roy Election Halfmoon Eve Stymic, Rexíana Celebration Day Tornado Star

Colorado Star Centre Court........ Sahara Star .....

Desert Btar

Silky Light

Rose Evelyn

1 36.2 1.10 1.41.1 2.11.1 2.89.3 28.2

.1.32.3.

باه

THURSDAY APRIL 14, 1938.

TAYLOR'S LONDON OLD TOM & DRY GIN.

tern (Caroline H), 3.15 p.m. Tsui took this set at 6-2, and.. Referee, Stone.

but for the famous Rumjahn fight- RACING-Hong Kong Jockey Clubing qualities, now forced to man!- Third Extra Race Meeting, at fest themselves in full, he would Happy Valley, 1 p.m

have won it at 6-love. Deserved Tournament. and prolonged applause greeted

him.

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ATMOSPHERE KELT The fifth set started in an at- | FOOTBALL. Junior Interport

Trial-Possibles V. Probables sphere that could almost be felt. (Club), 3.45 p.m. Referee, Silva. There might have been some that Third Div. Championship: Portu-expected H.D. to be spent in spirit ⚫guese Sporting Assn v. Medical as well as in strength. They would.

Corps (Club), 5 pm. Referee, have been utterly wrong. Kossick.

1

36.4 1.094 3.39 2.07

28

1

42.3 1.25.2 2.10 3.42.2

32:2

National Guard and

(Continued on Back, Page)

National Dignity

1

44.4 1.21.11.57.3 2.28.3

31

1 48 1.24.2 2.00

2.31:2

312

37

1.11.2 1.43.3 2.12.4

20.1

Gold Sovereign

# 42

1

35

Gobi Star

Final Triumph

1

1.08 40.4 1.20.1 1.58 38 4.39 1.15.3 1.52.3

1.43

2.14.2

191-2

King's Privilege

4 30

1.20.4 1.58.1 2.29.1

67.3 1.28

33 28.2

2.30.4

32.4

Handicap Eve

1.13.2 1:42.2

29

1.12.2 1.44.1 2.15.2

32.1

Yum Sing

136

1.08-

138.3

30.3

+37

Tyne...

1 40

1:15.2 1.47.4 2.18.2

31.3

1.012. 129.1

274

Lancashire Chap. 1, 40

9 35

108

28.3

New Star

41

156

1.13.3 1.46.1- 219,4 1.20

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2.25.2

30.2

3241.04.1 1.33.3

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Rose Queen and Cam-

414 1.21.3 1.572. 2.26

28.3

ervalan

344 1.10.

30.1

4 331 1.03.2 - 1.31.2

23

1.33.2

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Star

41

1,53,2 2.25.2

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434.1 1.07 1.38

31

Plain View and Tabby

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1.11.3 1.48.3 219.3

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Cat

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2.15.3

1 352° 1.11.34 1.44.1 2.15

30.4

Rooilly

134.1 1.07.4 1.39.4

434.3 1.07 1:42.4.

2.13

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# 30.3 59-1.26.2 1 342 1,012 -1.372

32.3 27,2

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35.4

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and

1 36.2 1.11.1 1.43.1 2.14,3'

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Cape Comorin

1.25

32.4

333.3 1.05 1.37.3

22.3

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381.16.2 1.60)

32.4

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33.4 1.03 1.322-2011

283

Trent

40 1.15 1.50.4 2.23.1

32,2

1 20.2.. $4.2 1.23.1.

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28.4

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65:21:22

20.3

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434 1.05.3 · 1.37.4-

32.1

1.23

287

1:31 1: 1,02

282

32

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Charybdis .... Royal Scot Honeymoon Eve Tempest Cuban Love Red Feather Valorous

Lucky Lad

Dick Turpin

Vixen Tornaingauge

Jungle Jim

A Lovely Time and A

Great Time

Fei Ying

# 35.1 1.06

1 33.3 1.06.2" 1.37.2

28.4 57 33.4 1.08.21.40.2.

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