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PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1940.

In the World of Sports

EXCELLENT SCORES AT H.K.R.A. MID-WEEK SHOOT AUGUR WELL

FOR BISLEY

MEET

Sixty-five members took part in the spoon shoot on Wednesday, and, in spite of a somewhat troublesome cross-wind, some good scores were made.

In the S.R. (b) class out of 25 competitors, 23 scored 89" and over. while 14 obtained 90 or more. In the S.R. (a) class, 19 out very considerable im- of 25 scored over 70. These results show a provement, especially among the new members, which is very gras tifying.

This augurs well for keen com-

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9 Singh

27 27 27 81H

petition in the forthcoming Bliley Spr. E. W. Allo 8 23 27 29 79 Prize meeting, which takes place Cpl. J. C. from March 27-April 1.

NETT SPOONS'

Remedios 11

L Sgt. A. Moody L Cpl. J. M.

24 27 28 792 22 30 27 79

Xavier 724 31:24 79 PC. Narain

Singh 7 26 29 24 79

Rushman 7 24 30 24 78

Nett spoons were won by C.S.M F. Maslen, R.E. fring a SR. (4) rifle with a brilliant 92, and by P.S.M. V. Cooper, 1/Mx. who just set, M. F missed his century by one point.

but secured a possible at 500 yards:¦ Lt. F. V. V.

Handicap spoons were won by

Cpl. Naranjan Singh, H.K.P., Cpl. J. C. Remedios, H.K.V.D.C., Sgt. G. E. Breese. R.M. and A.S.P. D. Lole." H.K.P.R.

Ribeiro 6 s.f. H. v. Tso

22 27 24 73 35 27 20 72 Pte. A.J. Castro 14 20 24 27 71 Cpt. A. F.

Ferreira 12 25 24 22 71 REVOLVER FIRING " Lt. D. J.'N.

Anderson 11 24 27 20 71 Keen shooting took place in the revolver competition at 10 and 15P.C. Bachan

yards. Mr. W. H. Tansley ex H.K.P.R. securing the Nett spoon with 49 out of 60.

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11 22 25 20 67

Singh 13 24 22 22 68 Cpl. T. Lille Boy J.

Spectators at the Fanling Hunt held on January 1, 1940, at Fanling Lodge.

H.K.C.C. TEAMS FOR TOMORROW

The following teams will repre- Harrington 14 20 21 24 65, sent the Hongkong Cricket Club

tomorrow at 2 p.m.:

Next highest scores were S1. A. C. Chan, H.K.F.R. 46; Lieut. G. C. 12 Lt. J. J. Dawson, 1/MX. 45; L.S. K. C. Hoc. H.K.P.R. 45.

WEDNESDAY SHOOT

Boy E.

Guterres all 5 19 19 43

Plumridge 14 16 10 14 40 (N) winner of Nett spoon.

On Wednesday, Jan. 17, fringį (H) winner of Handicap spoon. will be at 500, 700 and 800 yards (P) winner of Possible Button. för S.R. (b) on "A" Range, Kow- Winner of (N) or (H) will have "toon City. and 200, 500 and 600 his handicap reduced by one pt.

yards for S.R. (a) on "B" Range, cummencing at 1.45 p.m. There

will also be revolver shooting.

LEADING SCORES

The leading scores on Wednes- day were as follows:-

1:

P.S.M. V. W

S.E. (b)

PROGRAMME FOR JAN. 28

1st XI v. K.C.C. (F) at H.K.C.C.

H. Owen Hughes (Capt.), 'D. de S. Carey. D. G. Day. A T. Dow, A.

A SURPRISE SELECTION IN COLONY SOCCER XI

The uncertainty concerning thei Interport football match againstį Shanghai

Monday vanist I ΟΣ with the selection of the Colony team which, for the first time, will single visit the North without Chinese member. This w!! an- doubtedly rob the match of its drawing power, as the Chinese are great favourites there,

The non-participation of CK- nese players in this year's' Inter- port match has drawn criticism from the Shanghai papers as to the

a

of inviting advisability Hongkong team composed mainly of hon-Chinese civilians for. in their opinion, the trip would be a fallure from the financial point of

view.

But these papers seem to have) overlooked the fact that the Inter- port series were not inaugurated for the purpose of augmenting the funds of the twò Associations con- cerned, but to foster the spirit of co-operation and, generally, to im- prove the game of football to the benefit of all those who follow this great winter game.

For this reason, local soccer fans. I am sare, will join with me in congratulating the Shanghai F.A. on their fine spirit.

In view of the many difficulties that have confronted the HK.F.A.

H. Finnie, T. V. N. Fortescue. M. Fit would unfair to critisize the

L. Haymes. L. D. Kilbee, A, K. Mackenzie, J. L. C. Pearce, J. E Richardson.

local selections, though. I must say, I am surprised at seeing. Honniball being given the left- wing berth.

2nd XI v. 1.R.C. (F) at Sookunpoo

A record that is without prece- E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.). H. J. Armstrong. C. W. E. Bishop, N. D.dent will be. the appearance of A. Booker, G. P. Charlton, G. E. R. V. Gosano in his 11th Interport Divett. D. O. Parsons, R. S. W. against Shanghai.

The following is the programme for Sunday's Shoot on January 28 Paterson, J. E. Potter. D. 8. Robb,

at 8.45 a.m. By Dockyard Rifle W. Stoker. Club at the Kowloon City Range:

E'D 300 500 600 Total

(1) Spoon and practice shoot at Cooper scr. 32 35 3299 300, 500 and 600 yards. Sgt. F, E.

Russell scr. 31 34 32 07 Mr. J. A. Guard 1 33 31 32 98 L/Cpl. S. G.

Brighty. 1 30 34 31 95 2 33 32 30 95 nil 30 32 32.H scr. 31 32 31 94

Sgt. G. E. Breese S.Q.M.S. J. Ball Sgt. R.J. Heap Cpl. F. Cole Lt. A. J. Le

2 31 32 30 93

Seclleur scr. 32 32 28 92 A.S.P. D. Lofe 3 31.30 30 91% Mr. W. Trenouth 1 30 33 28 01 B/M. W. Kifford scr. 32 31 28 01 Lt. G. Dawson 1 28 33 29 90 8.1. A. C. Chan 2 30 32 28 90 P.S. Chanchal

F/Sgt. F.

Singh 3 30 32 27 89

Tollison 3

Capt. F. Sale

27 30 31 88

3 30 28 30 88

Mr. A. F. Evans 3 28 31 29 88 C/9gt. P. Hale scr. 30 30 28 8* Capt. F. P

Sequeira scr. 29 30.28 87

Mr. H. G.

Foreman 2.26 32 26 84 Sgt. K. C. Hoo 3 27 32 25 84. L.AC. L. R

Mr. E. V.

Runt 428 28: 28 80

Mitchell 9.28 28 18 72 nil 22 23 2373 Sgt & Wong

S.R. (a) C.9.M. E. Maslep 3. 30 33 29 9224 Cpl. R. Langford scr. 27 30 30 $7 LS. N. L. Pan 7 28 30 23 84 Agt. T. Baker SCT. 28 30 27 83

Mne. 8. Croft ser, 25 30 27 82 L/Sgt. WR. Nunn 4 29 27 28 82 Mne, Jas.

Fletcher 8 29 27 28 82 Cpl. Naranjan

Prizes:--Usual Nett and Handi-

SPORTING

FIXTURES

cap spoons. Also one spoon for BADMINTON LEAGUE-Mixed Doubles. University v. Recreio A

Each range.

Particulars of this competition will be handed to the Hon. Becre- tary H.KRA.. in a sealed envelope,

Talkoo v. K.C.C.

As there is ample time before the team sails for Shanghai 、on Feb. 4, the local authorities will no doubt take the opportunity of allowing the players to get ac- "quainted” in arranging practice

games for them.

interport eleven against a combin- A good test would be to pit the

ed Chinese team "In a Charity game.

prior to the commencement of as they like but members can take HOCKEY WIN FOR firing. D.R.C. members will not be part in only one. eligible.

."

(2) Inter-affiliated club match:* 35.R. (a) Gun scores only.

3. S.R. (b) Qua scores only..

Prizes:-D.R.C, spoun to member of winning team.

each

(3) Revolver spoon shoot at 10 and 15 yards...

* Members of Clubs unable to

Clubs, may enter as many teams' form a team may combine.

ENTRIES & WEIGHTS FOR

beat

· RAJPUTANAS

The Rajputana Rifles Radio and Postal Sports Club by six goals to nil in a friendly hockey match played at Caroline Hill yest terday.

The winners fielded a full team. but Radio were without Souza, Guest, Carter and Plato.

The score at half-time was 1-0. Lt. Indariit Singh, one, and Tak-

FANLING HUNT CLUB'S L. Sawal Khan scored four goals,

RACE MEET ON JAN. 21

SPECIAL SWEEP AND BIG BET DEPARTMENT

THE JANUARY MEETING of the Fanling "Hunt and Race Club will be held at Kwanti on Jan, 21, starting at 245 p.m. SPECIAL »SWEEP

Emergency Call 168 lbs., Jack QLantern 188 lbs, March Brown 188 lbs. Mortmain 183 lbs., Seven teenth of September 168 lbs., The Minx 163 lbs., Wakefield 168 lbs., Widnes 168 lbs., Zero 183 lbs.

9 Entries.

3.-"The New South Wales Han-

for

Winner

hat Singh, cne.

Diwan

THE TEAMS RAJPUTANA· RIFLES: All: Datta Ram, Lal Hussaini Eheran Singh, Lt. Pritham Nath and Sher Khan: Shah Wall. Lt. Indarjit Singh. Lt. Sawal Khan. Lt Mukhtar Singh and Takhat Singh.

RADIO AND POSTAL SPORTS dicap": li miles. A steeplechase CLUB: Lim: D. Lemard, J. S. Gre- wal: Jaggeet Singh, M. H. Hussain Australian ponies.

J. Gascon, $150; 2nd $75; 3rd $50, Entry Fee and Gurdayal Singh:

Karmindar Singh, Awtar Singh, $3.

Brutus 188 lbs., Glorious Star Gurbachan Singh, and Lo So. 149 lbs.. Kiola 140 lbs., National

Unity 152 lbs., Sea Urchin 162 lbs., CRAIGENGOWER c.c.l Spectrum 150 lbs.. Strathearrick TEAM FOR SATURDAY The following have been selected

In connection with "The Hun- 165 lbs. ters Cup," a special $1 Sweep will!

7 Entries.

be run, the tickets for which are 4-The Hunters' Cup"; A han- to represent the Club in a 2nd obtainable at the Secretaries dicap fat race of 7 furlongs for Division League match against the Once, Hongkong and Shanghai China ponies classified on Dec. 31 Army tomorrow commencing at 2. Bank Building, 3rd floor, or at the as "T" class. Ponies that have pm. sharp, on the Army ground, Cash Sweep Department, 17. Con- aver started in a steeplechase or Bookumpoo.

ADVERTISEMENT naught Road C

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1940.

17th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 24th February.

Entries for the above will close

hurdle race (excepting winners B.R. Iranee (Capt.), N. Broad- Owing to the large crowd at the thereof this season) and ponies bridge. AH. Esmail, A.P. Hamson, last meeting. 2 special big bet de- that have won more than $1,500 in A. Hung. C.W. Lam, J.W. Leonard, partment will be inaugurated at 1939, barred. Novice jockeys al-T. Lock, AM, Omar, W.K. Way, J.L. this Meeting.

lowed Iba Winner $259; 2nd¦Youngsaye, $125 3rd $100, Entry Fee: $5,

ENTRIES AND WEIGHTS

Scorer-W. Broadbridge; Umpire Bistre 165 lbs., Ebony Idol 143-E, Zimmern, The following are the entries

lbs., Fel Ying 140 lbs., Lancashire and weights:

San Wai Chap 145 lbs., Tiny Tim 149 lb

and weight. The

Steeplechase: 1 miles. A han dicap for China ponies, Winners

The Shatin Handicap.” 2nd 5 Entries.

Section: A flat race of § furlongs on The Shatin Handicap," 1st for China ponies classified of a steeplechase this serson. Section: A flat race of 5 furlongs December 31 as "E" class, Ponies barred. Winner $150; 2nd $76; 3rd for Chins ponies ridssted on that has ever started in i $50. Entry Fee $3.

December 31 as "E" class. Ponies' steeplechase or hurdle race ex-

at 3.00 p.m. o on SATURDAY, 13TH JANUARY, 1940, at Clowner 168 lbs, Diogenes 16 that have ever started in a steeple cepting winners thereof this sex-

lbs., Taree Farthings 145 lbs., chase

or hurdle race (excepting son) barred, Novice Jockeys al- winners thereof this season lowed 8 lbs Winner $250: 2nd barred Novice Jockeys allowed 8 $125; 3rd $75. Tatry Fee $5 - The Lo Wu Hurdle Race"; lbs. Winner $250; 2nd $125; Srd Black Diamond 152 lbs., Blais- don 158 Ths, Dow Jones 161 Ibs., 11 miles for China pontes. Ponies $75, Entry Fee $5. that have ever won a steeplechase Gallant Marshal 157 lbs. Cog King's Envoy 148 lbs.. National Secretary, and ponies classifed A, B. or. C. 168 lbs. Heddon 181 lbs, Herlot, Dignity 159 Ihs, Old Fashioned harred. Catchweight 1681be154 Ihs., New Bedford 145 lbs., Pai- 140 lbs., The Spirit of St Louis 148. Winner $150, 2nd $76; 3rd 350 mer 145 fbs. Tempest, 188 lbs

Classif

the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building..

Widnes 145 lbs.

4 Entries.

By Order of the Stewards,

C. B. BROWN,

Hong Kong, 7th Jan., 1945.

19 Entry Fee £3

1bs.

7

Bassified

Kiddies having their share of enjoyment at the Fanling Bunt meet on New Year's Day.

BOWLING ALLEYS COMPETITION

In

FIVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL PLAYERS SUSPENDED TO THE END OF THIS YEAR

FIVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL PLAYERS WERE SUSPENDED TO THE END OF THIS YEAR when the Emergency Committee of the Hongkong Football Association met 'yesterday evening to deal with the players who were ordered off the field in various matches during last week-end.

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Lée,Shek-yau, of South China, (Royal Scots) who was ordered off In the First Division who was given marching orders in the field the 2nd Division "A" Lengue match against South China “B” match against Eastern, was given and McKay (Royal Scots) who was the benefit of the doubt and was given marching orders in the 2nd Division match against the Police. cautioned.

The following players were sus- which was abandoned after 50 pended until the end of 1940: minutes of play. will be dealt with Gilchrist (Hongkong Football by the Emergency Committee at, a Club for striking an opponent in meeting to be held on Monday, the 2nd Division "A" League match Jan. 15. against Kit Chee

Bond (Hongkong F.C.) ter fight- v. Kit Chee ing after the Club match:

11 ENTRIES FOR

CHESS TITLE

Delgado

(International)

for:

Two late entries have been re-

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striking an opponent in the Srdceived for the Colony Chess Cham- Division League"match" against 8. plonship bringing the number of round of the China:

11. The the second

the contestants up to Singles Handicap Championship Chan Slu-chin (S. China) for. Arst round at the Tournament will played last evening at the Hong-striking an opponent in the 3rd, be played on Thursday. January kong Bowling Alleys M. Talan | Division League match against In- | 18.

plus. 12) defeated Sam Goiden of ternational:

Contestants will be K. M. A. Bar- the Mindanao (plus 15) by 43 pins, Chan Chik-kal (S. China) for nett, A. Biriukoff, L. Blair, D. E. M. Talan: 142, 171 and 155 deliberately kicking an opponent de Carvalho, V. V. Kolatchoff, A. 468.

in the 3rd Division League match. Kurrik, BS. Litvin, Hon. Sir Henry Sam Golden;

Pollock, O. Prasatov; K. Weiss and 144, 158 and 9 against International (handicap) 114-425.

The cases concerning Flemming E. Zimmern.

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