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AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME FOR MACAO RACE MEETING TOMORROW FINGLETON IN

Double Chance Is Favoured For The Monte Handicap

FAIR SIZE FIELDS ASSURED

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(BY LAST QUARTER "')

Racing fans will still have another opportunity of indulging in their favourite pastime before the ponies are "let down" for their *summer recess. The Macao Jockey. Club have arranged an attractive programme of seven "events for tomorrow (Sunday), commencing at 2 p.m., and owners have entered their poules sufficiently to ensure fair sized fields, capable of producing keen racing and close finishes.

The somewhat taxed accommodation on the 3.3. Kinshan at the last meeting will be averted, as the Hong Kong and Macao Steamboat Co...are placing the ss. Taishan on the run tomorrow. This com- fortable and speedy vessel will leave Hong Kong at 9.30 a.m., returning from the Portuguese Colony at 6 p.m.

AREIA PRETA HANDICAP

The opening event of the day is

GUIA HANDICAP

This is a Novice Race for "D" Hong Kong a ave-furlong sprint for Macao Class ponies of the subscription ponies that have not Jockey Club. The entries are quite won a race this year. A close re-well matched and a close struggle narrows the should result. Final Triumph (188 of the entries ultimate result to a possible strug-lbs should be prominent with 1 gle between Merry Maker and Vie- Diogenes (158 lbs.) fighting it out;

every bit of the way. In view of tory Life.

view

The latter, however, though in the latter's 10 lbs, pull in weight, I the opinion of many, a superior believe the chances are alightly in Cuban Love and Cape pony, is not too reliable and has his favour. disappointed on several occasions Cumorin are also good prospects. by running out at one of the bends especially if taken out by one of or trying to unseat the jockey. In the better novices. Mac's Adven- ylew of the foregoing I would pre- ture may spring a surprise here,

fer to pin my faith on Merry while National Anthem has a good

Maker. The third place should go outside chance,

to Morning Tip.

Another entrant with a possible chance is Shih Yin Grand, but this

MONTE HANDICAP (SECOND

SECTION)

It will be difficult trying to plek pony has been under a cloud for the winner in this event as none quite a while and unless he strips of them have any real racing form well and looks a picture of fitness to go by. On paper, Be Yourself. in the paddock, I cannot recom- Cricketer and Latitat are the most i mend him too strongly.

MA KAU SIAC HANDICAP The quality is nothing exception-

promising.

chances in with the lavour of the first named. Macao Star, I not started earlier, may- others a close run,

ai in this six. furlong race and give the

LADIES' SPRINT

FORM WITH

THE BAT

London. June 18.

LEAGUE GOLF TOURNEY

Cotton Loses To Mitchell

London, June 16.

· The results of the seventh series

TENNIS LEAGUE

SIX MATCHES YESTERDAY

CRC. Win Twice

One postponed "B" Division match and five “D” Division games comprised yesterday's tennis league

of matches in the tournament run programme, scores at which follow: on League Unes amongst 12 lead- Hlaing golf professionals of the coun-

In reply to the Australians' score of 397 in the first innings. the Gentlemen of England made. 301. The chief scorers were F. R. Brown (88) and D. R. Wilcox (50). Brown had a breezy innings. making his 88 in 56 minutes, chief scoring strokes were 15 fours His last 44 was made in only 15 minutes. Wilcox was more sedate and took 106 minutes for his half century. He hit four boun daries.

The most successful Australian bowler was F. A. Ward who took five wickets for 108 runs.

J.H. FINGLETON

time. the Batting a second cricket tourists made 180 for two wickets before stumps were drawn. despite the "difference in weight

The ual event for non-w.cners

J. H. Fingleton played an enter Mongolian Cat between

and

145 121 in Meeting. ridden by lady prising innings of of the African Cat and the rest of the probable field, I feel that the two jockeys will bring the programme minutes, hitting ten boundaries.

CLOSE OF PLAY a shade to a finish. Punter's will be able

The following were the close of superior in class and should Aght to make their own selections on the

spot when the starters are known.play scores in the County Cham-

pionship matches:

I have mentioned am

out the finish between them: Macao Star will probably fill third place, with National Triumph about the best of the remainder.,

MONTE HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

In this event we have some old friends from Hong Kong, and the race should be worth watching.

Programme For July 3

SPECIAL "SWEEP

The programme of the Macao

Emergency Call has regained a Jockey Club for the meeting to be

Essex 306: Somerset 290 and 159 for four,

Glamorgan 250: Yorkshire. 343 and 60 for node.

Surrey 512 for "eight; Cambridge 212 and 121 for three.

Notts 155 and 70 for one: Sussex

296 and 183.

Gloucestershire 209 add 118 for three; Middlesex 573.

little old form, as witnessed by the held on July 3, is as follows- recent outing

1st Race-Grand Stand" Handi- Winner $150. Second $75. Third $50. For China Ponies, 'Sub-153 for six.

Valley. at Happy Astrik is another candidate with cap:

good possibilities...

My particular choler, however. scription Ponies of this Club of any

Derby 358; Hampshire 313 and

Kent 428 Worcestershire 220

for this event, Is Double Chance, Season that have started this year and 197 for two.

and if a strong Jockey is given the and have not won.

Winners of Oxford University

368 and 134

mount, I do not believe any of the 200 or more in stakes since Janu- for four; Lancashire 358.-(Reu- cther contenders will be able tolary 1.

1938. and Subscription ter).

beat this cun. Wenning is 3150 Griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey dangerous, but for those looking Club, barred.

'To be ridden by Club as "E" class. Jockey, allow-

not won tenance.

Entrance $5. Fire Furlongs. for a rank outsider, I would recom-jockeys who have

6th Rape.-George Potis' Memo- mend Sahara Star. Thla pony is races anywhere at any time. No rather temperamental, and it may Whips or Spurs allowed. Entrance rial Cup: Winner $150, Second $75. be that a strange course will bring 5. Five Furlogas. out the best in him.

BARRA HANDICAP

Third $50 A Cup to be won twice

2nd Race-Race Course Handi- in succession by a pong or Ponies cap. Winner $150. Second $75. belonging to the same owner, or Third 350. For China Pontes, Sub-owners. A forced entry. A Hand!- The "entries are fairly heavy for scription Griffins of the Hong Kong cap for Subscription Ponies of this Subscription "this six rurlong race, but I am in-Jockey Club of this Season pur- Club of any Season.

clined to believe that several of hased at Hong Kong by this Club Griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey the ponies will be sent out in the on March 18, 1938. Jockey allow- Club, barred. Jockey allowance. Arst race. On paper Shanghai 4 ince. Entrance 35. Six Furlongs. Entrance $5. One Mile. will undoubtedly appeal most to 3rd Race-Turt Handicap (First 7th Race-Ladies' Sprint (Un the public fancy but I am not cer-etion): Winner $175, Second $75.mcial): Winner $50. Becond 530. tain as to whether this pony has! Third $50. For China Poles Third $20. A Cup will be presented recovered from the lameness which lassified by the Hong Kong Jockey to the Winning Rider. Souvenirs prevented in from starting in the Club as E class. Jockey allow will also be presented to the placed Governor's Cup at the last Macaoance. Entrance $5 Five Furlongs. Riders. For China Ponies belong- meeting.

NOTE-One Entry only will be ing to, and to be ridden by lady

If this pony is at, he should be made for the Turf Handicap Members of the Kowloon Riding yery near as I think Shanghal 4 (Races 3 and 5) Entries will be School. Catch weight 130 lbs, No is sufficiently superior to the reat divided into First and Second Sec- Whips or Spurs allowed. Post En- to annex the event despite the tions at the discretion of the Han-tries. Entrance $3. Hali a Mile. difference in weights. Merry Doer dicapper.

Entries close on Thursday, June

gave two very convincing displays 4th Race.-Chol Ma Hui Handi- 22.

at the May meeting and is rather cap: Winner $200. Second $100 In connection with the "George lightly weighted. This grey will Third $75. For China Ponies Potts' Memorial Cup" the 6th race. furnish the main opposition and is classified by the Hong Kong Jockey on the programme, a special $1 the one most likely to beat the club as " class. Jockey allow Sweep is being conducted. The favourite.

ance. Entrance $5. Six Furlongs. cost of a through ticket including Victory Life and Merry Maker

5th Race Turf Handicap (2nd a chance in the Special Sweep is are other possibilities if not sent Section): Winner 1175, Second $75. $7 per set, and is obtainable from out in "the Arst event.

Third $50 For China Ponies the Club's Office at 2nd Floor, classified by the Hong Kong Jockey Cloucester Bullding.

ADVERTISEMENT

MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.

The June Race Meeting will be held at Areia Preta, Macao, on. Sunday, 19th June, 1938, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. approximately.

By order,

W. CHENG,

Secr

Sporting Fixtures

TODAY.

loon Tong R.C., Hong Kong Elec-.

BASEBALL-Hong Kong Baseball tric R.C... Club de Recreio.

∙Club. Indian Baseball Club. FOLE-Bogey. (Par) Pool, Fanling. BOWLS.-First Division; Civil Ser-SWIMMING-Night Tele (Victoria

vice C.C. v. Kowloon B.G.C., Kow- | Recreation Club), 9 p.m. loon C.C. v. Kowloon Dock R.C.,

TOMORROW Craigengower C.C. v. Cinb de Re-BASEBALL-Hong Kong BC. v. creto, Police R.C. v. Indian R.C. Second Division: Kowloon B.G.C. v. Civil Service C.C. Taikoo RC. V. Craigengower C.O., Club de Re creld v Hong Kong F.C. "B," Police RC. v. Hong Kong F.C. "A"

Volunteers, Chinese B.C. v. In- dian B.C. BOWLS-Open Rinks Champion

ship: HL W. Muskett v. H, A. Alves, E. el Arcully A. J. Ha!! (Kowloon Docks).

Third Division: Kowloon GOLF-Boggy (Par) Pool. Fanling, PC. Craigongower, C.C.. Hong RACING-Macao Jockey Club Race

Kong FC. v. Kowloon C.C.. Royal

Meeting at Areia Preta: Macao,

Hong Kong Yacht Club v. Kow.

2 p.m.

try, now being played at Sandy (Lod, were as follows:

Abe Mitchell beat Henry Cotton 2 and 1.

Charles Whitcombe beat Burton one up.

Sam King beat P. J. Mahon 2 and 1.

up.

Alfred Padgham beat Lacey one

"B" DIVISION

C.R.C. v. C. DX R. Played at Causeway Bay. the Chinese winning by dj seta to 21. Y.. W. Lee and P. F. Choy

(C.R.C.);

bost M. A. Oliveira and L. A.

Carvalho

6-4

beat J. J. Remedios and A. M.

Rodrigues

8-2

Percy Alliss beat Reginald Whit-" combe. 3 and 2.

D.

beat L. A. Silva and W. A

Reed C. Luk and P. C. Laung

(C.R.C.): --

6-2

beat Oliveira and Carvoiho... "6-2 beat Remedica and Rodrigues 6-2

lost to Silva and Reed ... 4-6.

W. J. Branch halved with Bert Gadd

EIGHTH SERIES

The results of the eight series wore:

Burton halved with Cotton. King beat Mitchell 2 and 1. Lacey beat Mahon 3 and 2. Reginald Whitcombe

with Padgham.

13 and 2.

Charles Whitcombe beat Branch

Gadd halved with Alliss.

S. W. Liang and F. H. Kwok

(C.R.C.);

beat Oliveira and Carvalho. 6-3 drew with Remedios

Rodrigues

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1938.

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"D" DIVISION

(Reuter).

C.R.C. v. S.C.A.A. Chinese Recreation Club won by 64 sets to 21.

S: M. and Wei Chung (C.R.C.):

drew with K. C. Wong and K.

T. Ng

H. N. Chau and P. EL Chal"

(G.B.C.):

6-6

beat Wong and Ng

8-2

lost to Wong and Ng lost to Leung and Gụng beat Sae and Tsang

8-8

4-3

beat Y, H. Leung and T. K.

Sung

6-3

beal P. W. Sze and C. M.

Tsang

6-0

beat Leung and Sung... 8-3 beat Sze and "Trang lama. 6-2 K. 8. Cheung and C. W. Tre

(C.R.C.):

BOWLING ALLEYS

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoftry Northente, will roll the first ball at the new Hong Kong Bowl- ing Alleys, Wanchai, on Wednes- day, June 29, at 9.30 p.m.

Dress Lounge sult.

They're fragrant

PLAYER'S

CIGARETTES

PLAYER'S

CLIPPER

(CIGARETTES)

PLAIN AND CORK-TIPPED

C.C.C. v. P.R.C. Played on Craigengower's courts,

the home alde winning 5-4.

(Continued on Back Pago)

Player's CLIPPER

CIGARETTES

EFA-

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