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SOFTBALL PROGRAMME RUGBY

FOR TO-MORROW

Best Match Is Between Wahoos And Wildcats (BY R.O.Y.J

As the new Clubhouse of the Central' British Association is to, be officially opened by Mrs. W. L Handyside to-anorrow afternoon, local men's League fixtures have been postponed for a week.

On their own ground, however, the Recreio are to entertain the Hongkong Baseball Club, and the Central Britishers will play against St. Joseph's on their own ground at noon,

three

INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT FINAL TO-DAY

England To Meet Scotland

The final games in the Interna tional Rugby Tournament will take place on the Club ground at Happy Valley this afternoon when Eng- Fland and Scotland will play at

4

p.m.. whilst Ireland and The ladies once again start the Judging from his last display, | Wales will contend to avoid the day's programme, at 10 a.m.. when "Doe" Molthen seems to have been wooden spoon at 2.45 pm. Lt. Pirie games are to commence rejuvenated, but it is doubtful if will referee the first and, Lt. Cmdr. simultaneously. The Recreio his team-mates can match the Linton the second game. Ladles clash at home with the near-perfect defence of the Por- ..England and Scotland each have Pirates who showed great improve- tugese boys. The Baseballers are a strong side out and Ireland and ment at their previous outing the heayler, hitters but the finish Wales. although over whelmed and to-morrow expect ta be of the game, should see Recreio | by stronger teams Jast Week, strengthened by the inclusion of one step nearer the league leaders, shopid de evenly matched against HONG LEAGUE

each other. and two keen and The Recreio girls should prove

At a

close games should be seen. meeting of the Hong to be too strong for the visitors League, on Wednesday, evening, it as they have an excellent battery was decided that owing to

the in Mary Lachlan and Nana Ribeiro large number of entries received, while Irene Pereira and Margaret the league should be divided into Oliviera are considered to be two two sections, the draw resulted of the heaviest hitters in the follows: ladies' competition.

Mra. Victor Needa.

SECTION A

SECTION B

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SATURDAY,

JANUARY 21, 1939.

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(San Francisco date, 24th Dee) Pres. Harrison... U.S.A.. Honolulu Japan & Shanghai- (San Francisco date, 30th De cember 1938), Haiphong Pukhet and Holhow.

The selectors for the side to re- present the Colony against Malaya will watch these games and will straits then choose the men whom theyAir Mail by Tan American Air- swish to see in action in the Post- ways Direct Service"-San Fran-

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The International sides are:- Royal Air Force. Kal-Tack Civil Muirmaids are scheduled to meet Airport, American Express, Union.

ENGLAND:— Lt. Catlow (Med- the Filipino girls who should have Insurance, Andersen Meyer, Char-way), D. I. Bosanquet (Club), H. D. the better of their hostesses by a

Shanghat Netherlands Bank, Bidwell (Club) (Captain), P. O. tered Bank. wide margin. A surprise la not Texaco.

Askwith Dalrity), Lt. Walters out of the question though, as Dot

Medway), Sgt. Lang (R.A.0.0.), Lt. Talbot (Medway), Spr. Ap- peley (RE), K. W. Salter (Club), Gar. Evans (Sth A.A.), Pte. Berry (Mds), W. E. Feers (Club). Lt. Ogle (McCway), Lt. D'Oyly (RE) and J. Redman (Club).

Bottomley has been pitching ex- National City Bank, A. P. c. cellent ball and is quite capable Shells, Royal

Naval Dockyard, of holding the strongest of opposi-Hongkong Bank, Jardines, Stan- tion if only her team-mates would dard-Vacuum, China Underwriters, come through with a little sup

Hongkong Electric. part.

Two opening games will be played on January 29, and will be between the Netherlands Bank and Texaco, National City Bank and A. P. C. Shells meeting in the

UNDEFEATED RECORD

The first of the two fixtures at the Filipino Club ground will see the Cardinals in action against the Canadian Chinese girls. The nightcap. Cards. Who expect to have Maria da Roza back behind the plate. have

GENERAL MEETING The Hongkong Softball League An undefeated record to has called a general meeting of all protect and on past performances, softball clubs in the Colony, for must be given the edge over the 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, Maple Leafs who are brillant on at the Brook Club. Kowloon. The their day bub as a rule are rather purpose of the meeting will be the unreliable. Mary Loule, Canuck hurier, holds the local ladies' strike-out record however, so the Cards can be sure of receiving a

stiff battle.

The best match of the day should be the clash between the Wahoos and the Wildcats who go into action at 11.15 a.m. It took a trouncing at "the hands of the Cardinals, to show the Wildcats that there is much to be said for a little practice, and they have since taken to working out quite regularly.

SCOTLAND: -1.7. Brown (Club), D. H. Stewart (Club), W. E. Grieve (Club), L/C Boe (RS.), F. O, Thomas (Eagle), J. Hutchison (Club), J. R. Henderson (Club), Lt. Cuthbertson (RS.) (Capt.), J. S. Dunnett (Club) K. A.

Watson (Club), L/C. Sutherland (RS.) Pte. "Coombe (RS.). Lt Anderson (Medway), A. J. G. Taylor (Club) and Lt. Crawford (RCA).

IRELAND: M. W.

Japan.

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Manila

Japan

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Pan American

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date. Imperial "

Canada, USA., Honciylu, Japan & Japan and Shanghai..

Shanghai (Vancouver B.C., date, 7th January)....... Tapan and Shanghai.. Java ......

Japan ard Shanghai Calcutta and Straits

Japan

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MacGrath formation of the Hongkong Soft- (Club), H. van Leeuwen (Club), D. ball Association which it is in- Hynes (Club), Surg. Lt. Ellis (Med-Calcutta and Straits.. tended should become the govern-way), L S., Stead (Engle), Lt. Pot- Japan, ment, body of organized softball in tex

Australia and Manila. Hongkong.

RACE NOTES

The

(Diana), Lt. Drew-Wilkinson (R.S.), Ptc. Boustead RAO.C.), Lt. Cmdr. Browne (Medway) (Captain), Pte. Richardson (Sea- forths), E. W. Stout (Club), Sub- Lt. Hain (Eagle), L/Egt. Page (5th. AA. II. St. John (Medway) and Ldg: Tel. Swan (Eagle),, '.

WALES Cpl. Lewis (Bth. Heavy), Bdr. Freer, (8th Heavy). Onr. Ritchards. (8th, Heavy), E. R. A Swadling (Engle), H. Fs Hopkins (Club, L. Ram (Duchess), Lt. Chapman (Medway), A. F. Walk-

(Continued from Pare 2)

appear extremely promising. latter is a good looking chestnut with an easy galloping action. somewhat in resemblance to that Lucky Lad and Lancashire Much will depend on Twirler faly Chips, two matured and reliable Mar whose work has been very racers. Cairnmore, at the moment cen erratic, but if she can and the does not seem to be as good as Staples (Eagle), Lt. Griffiths (Med- plate in this game, Yvonne Yalie. Cocklerol, but one must remember Beebun Abbas and the

other that he has done less work and Wahoos' hitters are apt to have when filled out and in condition a lean time. The schoolgirls have will probably prove to be the bet- not been really pushed in any etter of the two as this brown geld- their four previous outings, but ing has improved considerably in Therese Noronha will have to be the very short time that he was at her very best to hold the heavy called upon to do real hitting Wildcats from running Up work.

a match winning score. Fans can be sure that the result will be in doubt, until the last out is made.

MEN'S MATCH

THREE GOOD ONES

serious

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In Lam At\That, Mr. Harold Beth the popular owner, has a very im- pressive, well behaved and easily The only men's match of the day managed pony. This mare is a will take place at 11.30 a.m., on beautiful mover with a rare turn the Recreio ground when the home of speed and I will not be sur squad take on the Hongkong Base-prised if she finishes up amongst ballers. Recrelo delded only five the best ones of this years batch. regulars last week, but now that Another exceptionally serious they are back in the running for contender for premier honours at championship honours, they will the time of writing is Janber, de- make sure of being at full strength longing to that well-known sports- for this and the remainder of man, Mr. B. W. Bradboury. I ex- their fixtures.

Local Soccer Forecast

SATURDAY

Lai Wah Cup Civilians 7. ARMY

Div. I

ST. JOSEPH'S v. Kwong Wah 'Div. II MIDDLESEX v. Club

ST. JOSEPH'S v. R.A.O.C Royal Scots v. KOWLOON

Div. III (A) ENGINEERS v. 5th R.A.

· ELECTRIC v. Stanley 30th R.A. v. RA.SC. Kit Che v. F.W.D.

Div... III (8) SIGNALS v. ABA R.A,F. Y. Engineers S'CUTTERS v. Kumaons,

SUNDAY

Lai Wah Cup

Chinese v. NAVY

Div. II EASTERN v. Engineers

Div. III (A) ROYAL SCOTS v. S. China

Div. II (B)

Powhattan v. 24th R.A. University, v. MEDICALS

(Club) (Capt.), Shipwright

way), Bdr. Bavan (8th, Heavy), Lt. Beddington (Medway), "Gar. Hall (8th Heavy), C. M. Stark (Club) and Bdr Whitehead (8th Heavy).

KUMAONS BEAT THE CLUB

(BY "THE QUIZ")

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Amoy and Shanghai Swatow and Foochow.....

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An Interesting friendly hockey match was played at King's Park yesterday between the Club and the Kumaon Rifles 2nd teams which resulted in

Haiphong a convincing win for the latter by four clear Manila goals,

The Club started well but the Kumaons soon settled down and took a two-goal lead through LA. Holmes and Nawal Singh.

On

resumption Nawal Singh pect great things from this classy again found the net with a hard low shot and towards the closing and powerful, looking chestnut. Ruby Star is another contender period. of the game Lt. Holmes that has the makings of a cham-scored the fourth goal, plon and I feel confident, even at

"WIN FOR HERALD

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pony

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Eve of Shyness is steadily do well. serenade and African Diamond are two others which will bear watch-

Devonian has the

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Sunday, End.

Airmail for Manila, Guam, Hono: lulu, and D.S.A. by the "Pan- American Airways Direct Service" Pan American due San Francisco 30th January,

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Monday, 23rd.

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Airmail for Malaya, Java, and Ans- tralia by "Imperial Airways "Direct

Service"-die Sydney imperisi 36th January.

this early stage, that this bay will Ia another friendly hockey be a winner at the Annual Meet-match on the Navy ground, King's ing If all goes well with the stable. Park, HMS. Herald beat a team CHILTERN AND PUMPERNICKEL from HMS.. Tamar by two goals

I rather like Chiltern, a

big to nil brown belonging to Mrs. Eu. Tong

The Herald scored both Sen. This candidate has shown goals in the first half but in the indications of being a stayer with second peffod. the Tamar eleven quite a burst of speed. Winfred tightened un their game for a from the Lan stable is 'a brown mare that showed early promise but seems to have made little pro gress these last two weeks. latter remark may also be applied to Rivulet from the same stable. Bydney Lad is quite an impressive

TUESDAY animal, but I doubt if he will do

Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, USA, the big things like his stable com-

Central and South America . via Į panfon, Lucky Lad.

Vancouver B. C., and (Parcels The "Cire" ing, especially the latter. Gold stable will only be racing one of Label galloped well last. Bunday

and Papers for Canada)-due their Australians at the meeting and though not quite equal to the

Vancouver BC. 11th February. Candlelight, while, coming from

Holhow and Pakhoi. others in a sprint race, may prove good stock, only arrived from his worth over the longer dis-

Shanghai and Japan... Shanghai a week ago and appears

Halphong somewhat backward in condition.modity stable is being carefully

Magic from the Com- Formosa Pumpernickel, owned by Mr. Jez- nursed by Mr. Raymond and this sen, is quite a likely contender and

chestnut mare should not be If this bay develops as he should,

ignored, as he is a nice racer and the chances of success at the fastish. Of the "Stanton" stable meeting are good.

prefer Heinz to Balatoe: A few others worth keeping in mind are: Flinders River, Loquacious, Yue Yee and Baffin Bay.

OTHERS WORTH NOTING- The best of the "Time" stable is A Roaring Time, while Lady

tances.

Amoy

Parcels only, for Straits, Penang.

'Ceylon; Aden, Egypt Marseilles | and London-due London, 28th February.

1710 PM

Tuesday, 24th.

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| Heg. 14th 9.15 AM Emp. of Japan... Ord.14th10.00 AM Sinklang....... Felix Roussel... L103............ Tosan Maru...... Yunnan ........

Agamemnon

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