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Tomorrow's Racing And TENNIS LEAGUE

Big Sweep Prize

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Last Meeting Before The Summer Recess

(BY LAST QUARTER?')

“D” DIVISION

RESULTS

Kowloon C.C. Win

At Sookunpoo

In the "D" Division of the Ten- nls League. Indian R.C.. playing at home, lost to Kowloon C.C. by 6 sets to 3.

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M. A Wahab and M. R. Abbas (IR.C.) lost to G. Gillard and E.

SPORTS.

SPLENDID SWIMMING”

GALA AT "Y" POOL

The swimming gata held last night at the "y" Pool, whẹn the European YMCA were hosts to the Australian Naval Reservists, provided a large number of spec- tators with some thrilling and keenly contested racER.

Although the "Y" won comfort-

The Sixth Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club which takes place tomorrow afternoon at Happy Valley brings to a close the first half of the 1940 racing season. There are nine events down for decision, and the pro- Eymard 3-6; lost to L. Jack and A. ably by 6 points (21-15) and were gramme is composed entirely of handicaps, which are mort or less in the nature of consolation events for ponies that have not had too successful a season with respect to stakes money. The first saddling bell will be rung at 1,30 p.m. and the first race run at 2 p.m.

Sales of tickets in the Special $1 Sweep on the Lantao Handi- cap, the final race of the day; have been very brisk and by the time the drawing takes place it is anticipated that enough tickets would have been disposed of to ensure the first prize being in the neigh- bourhood of $120,000. The race is confined to "C" Class China ponies and has attracted 33 entries, by far the largest of the meeting," and the Indications are that the starter will be faced with the biggest field of the day in this event.

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In the opening event (Carpen-Avon should just about account tarta Handicap) of one mile for or Conquering Time. A great non-winning Australians of this danger to the two favourites here season. both my ancles. Brown is Peaceful View who is in excel- Derby D. Black) and Piccadilylent form and very fast off the Jim W."d. Pay) are entered for mard Rose Emuly is flt enough the third race as well, and and given the luck of the race may rather difficult to nominate the win. ultimate winner.

I understand Lilliber will not be My second cholce is Catterick starting and have not seen. Galaxy Bridge who is in good form, but in the mornings, Red Feather is "I would remind punters that this not too comfortable over this dia-

Dony is not the type that is worth | tance betting on to uny Kreat extent ·| k201 hoKawny Though a fair performer, he is not too reliable and has not quite set- Bled down to racing as yet, parti- cularly if drawn on the outside of the field.

Sea Jay, in spite ut the weight, looks attractive in view of what have seen in recent training al- lops. This bay mare is in fairly good condition and it is only the weight. 185 lbs., that prevents me from making her a good thing here.

Princess Claro and Spring Saine should be prominent, particularly the latter, who came up quite strongly at the last meeting. Maple

may secure a place.

MORETON BAY HANDICAP

E. Perry 4-6; lost to H. W. Crabb and R. Turpin 1-8.

Mr E. Madar and M, 1. Razack, (LR.C.) lost to Gillard and Eymard 3-6 beat Jack and Perry 8-3: lost to Crabb and Turpin 3-6.

S. A. R. Bux and K. M. Rumjahn (1.R.C.) lost to Gillard and Eymard 2-8: beat Jack and Ferry 6-3; beat Grabb and Turpin 6-4.

S.C.A.A. IMPRESS

At Cralgengower, South China A.A outplayed the homesters who could only manage to take half-a-

set.

K. M. Au and C. M. Lee (C.C.C.) lost to C. S. Wong and C. S. Lee! 2-6: lost to K. T. Ng and K. C. Wong 1-6; lost to K. Sung and K. C. Wan 3-6.

G. Souza and O. W. Chai (C.0.0.) lost to Wong and Lee 2-6; lost to Ng and Wong 2-6; lost to Sung and

Wan 4-6.

M. C. Hung and A. Hung (C.C.C.) drew with Wong and Lee -6; lost to Ng and Wong 2-6; lost to Sung and Wan 1-8. 21

K.I.T.C. LOSE

Income Tax and Brown Derby. I started here, should provide the" excitement and I prefer the latter in view of the difference in weight Poconos may surprise in this class

At Causeway Bay, Chinese Re- and is a fairly good outside to creation Club "B" beat Kowloon lavest on Schmetterling and Co-Indian Tennis Club by 7 sets to 13 torade Star are

L. How and K. M. Wong (C.R.C.) beat M. Ramjan and S. R Salleh 8-0, lost to G. Singh and M. H. Hassan 4-6 beat M. Singh and A. Azan 6-0.

others with a Dick

chance of securing places. Turpin should also run close."

YANGTSZE HANDICAP

Possible should prove to be good enough to beat the field in this mile event for non-winning grins of the year. The next best is

Hughber, who has been running

Star is also a fair contender and fairly well of late. Jane Doe is

right up on top as regards rondi tlon and though not quite in the same class as Possible, will have

SHING MUN HANDICAP

A very close fman should be seen in this six' furlong race for "B" Class China ponles; with Avon (D. 'Black) and Conquering Time (Peter Wel) making a keen fight of It for premier honours. I think

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24 lbs. Dit in weight and is therefore very dangerous. Eve or Folly should be very near securing!

C. N. Chang and C. W. Chu (C.R.C.) beat Ramjan and Salleh 6-2; beat Singh and Hassan 6-4; drew with Singh and Azanı 6-8.

Y. Y. Lam and S. Cheting (C.R.C.) beat Ramjan and Salleh 8-1; beat Singh and Hassan 6-0; beat Singh and Azan 8-0.

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nevet seriously extended yet, nevertheless, they were given one or two hard nights.

Outstanding for the were G. T. May, G. Arnold and A. Dodd who all swam well whilst to 3. F Newman, captain of the Austra- llan team, went the honour of securing the only first place..

THRILLING RACE /

The most thrilling race was an- doubtedly the 100 yards free style when G. Arnold just won by a hair's breadth from G."Hume...

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Between events G. Johnstone. the Australians, and young Saunders, of the Y.M.C.A.. treated the spectators to some good fancy diving.

The evening's programme was concluded by a water-polo match between milked teams drawn from the Australians and the "Y" re- sulting in a win by four goals to one for the Whites against the Blues.

TITE RESULTS Results of the events were as follows:

F. A. LEAGUE CUP SEMI- FINAL DRAW

LONDON, May 3 ((Reuter)--The following is the draw for the semi-finals of the FA. League Cup:

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Fulham or Everton v. West Ham or Birmingham;" Blackburn West Bromwich v. Blackpool or Newcastle.

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The venues of the matches are to be by mutual arrangement ba- tween the clubs concerned' or on some neutral grounds

Home Soccer Scores

LONDON, May 23 (Reuter) Westhub beat Huddersfield 3-1 in re-play of their Third Round match of the League Cup yester-

Matches day:

in the Glasgow Charity Cup were also played.

Results were:-

LEAGUE CUP REPLAY · Westham 3, Huddersfeld 1,

ENGLISH REGIONAL

- South "C" Arsenal 2, Fulham 1.

North-Western

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Accrington 1. Preston N.E. 10. Western Everton 1, Wrexham 2.

GLASGOW CHARITY CUP First Round Clyde 2. Partick 1.

Semi-Final Rangers 5, Celtic 1.

U.S. Baseball

Results

The scores were:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

50 Yards free style-1, G. T. May ( 2. F. A. Weller ("Y"), 3. D. McFie ("A"), Time: 27 secs.; NEW YORK. May 23 (Reuter), 100 Yards free style-1, G. Arnold Biggest victory in the Major Base- "Y"), 2. G. Hume ("A"). 3. L. H.ball Leagues yesterday was that of Jordan ("Y"), Tane: 66 2/5 secs.; the Chicago White Sox over the

Athletics back stroke-1...S.. F. Philadelphia

in the 100 yards

Wilson American circuit, the former win- Newman ("A"). 2. B, 5. ("Y"), 3. F. Wills "Y"). Time: aing by 10-1. 77 4/5 secs.; 50 yards breast stroke A. Podd. ("Y"). 2. G. Hume ("A"), 3. A. Briefly ¡“A”); 150 yards medley relay-1. F. New- man. G. Hime and R. Johnson ("A". team). (In this race, al- though the came first, they were disqualified for a breach of rules), 2. G. T. May, F. A. Weller and A. Dodd (team); 300 yards free style by s (J. Sclater, F. A WORK, B; 4. VI- son, G. T. May, A. Dodd and R.

At King's Park, Chinese 'Recrea- | Goldman), a place. Victoria was fourenuntion Club "A" beat the Central'

afraid her last outing, but I am

British Association by seven sets this pony does not seem to like to two. her work very much and does not. appear to me to be ali sound.

HERVEY BAY HÄNDICAP This will be the "it-bit" of the day as far as racing is concerned and a very appropriate event for the first leg of the Daily Double, as the race is only from the 1-1/2 mile post. A great deal wol de- THE SIXTH EXTRA bend on the draw for positions RACE, MEETING will be held and the start, but Courting Eve (Y. (weather permitting) at HAPPY T. Fung) is in such splendid con- VALLEY on SATURDAY, 25th dition at the moment that I be- May, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

Heve this mare will win again, lu spite of having to "carry top weight. Vanity Fair (V. V. Needa)

The first Bell will be rang at and Many Thanks (D. Black) are 1.30 p.m...

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE "No One without a badge will

be admitted to the Members" Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

both sprinters and will furnish the opposition. Melody "Star has a zood reputation for sprint events too and must be seriously consider

ed.

Lahathire Chips wш also nat- Ing a following, being the record holder for the distance, but this chestnut is apparently not at his best and I am not too hangvine as to his chances: Connieber has Badges admitting Non-Membeen whispered as a good thing ..bers to the Members' Enclosure and I must agree that there is some Justineation for this conltd- ence..

and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00

... WALLSEND HANDICAP for Ladies (both including tax)

I like the chances of Roolfly best are obtainable through the

with Violet Queen a close second. SECRETARY upon the per Discovery Bay ran disappointingly sonal or written application of a the last time ont so may not be Member, such Member to be able to withstand the challenge of responsible for all visitors intro the two ponies mentioned. Strath- duced by him, and for Payment Carrick is in fair form and should of all 'Chits, etc...

The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794) will close at 11.45 a.m.

Tuins are obtainable at the

T. Lockhart and V. C. Bond (CB.A) lost to T. F. Lo and H. N. Chan 3-6: lost to P. H. Chiu and K. N. Lee 1-6: lost to 3. T. Chan and T. C. Yuen 2-6.

E. Bull and M. Dunne (CBA) lost to Lo and Chan 0-6; lost to Chiu and Lee 0-6: beat Chan and

Yuen 7-5.

C. Bemmelman and A. Komorsky (CB.A.) lost to Lo and Chan. 0-6; lost to Chlùi and Lee 0-5; beat Chan and Yuen 7-5.

ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNEY

The Annual Triangular Tennis

Tennis At Recreio

The annual club tennis cham- pionships of Club de Recreio have` attracted a large number. of en- tries and three handicap tourna“ ments are already under way.

The Club singles and "doubles championships and the junior singles and ladies' singles will not be started till later in the season. to permit of more training for the players.

The following is the draw" for the first round in the various tournaments:

CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES

A V. Remedios bye: E F

Tournament between the U.BR.C., Gonsalves hye; J. J. Remedios

the Peak Club, and the Ladies' Re-bye; A V. Gosano v. C. A. Bar- creation Club, was played on the retto; A. M. Remedios. v. J. Gon- U.B.R.C. courts on Wednesday with salves; M, A. Olveira bye; W. A.

Reed bye; B. T. Gosano bye." the following results:-

United Services Recreation Club 65 points.

The Peak Club 40 points. Ladies' Recreation Club 27 pts. Clubs were represented by teams as under:

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USRC.

Miss A. Tylor, Miss J. Reeve, Mrs. P Stoneman, Miss M. Griffitha.

Ladies' Recreation Club

Mrs. Churchill, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Stark, Mias Hursiem.

-Peak Club".

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Mrs. Andrewes, Mrs. Binclair. not be overlooked. Brédon is Mrs. Grigor, Mrs. Campbell. loping quite well in the tornings and may just be able tę last out the mile and probably suring a surprise.

WEST RIVER HANDICAP

For the second leg of the Daily

Club House provided they are Double I ke Plet Hen (V. V. ordered in advance from the No. Needa) and Sunlight View (Y. T. 1 Boy (Telephone 21920).

Fung) Both these ponles are fit and we should see a very tight PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

finish Double Chance is also dan-

Great Time and Derby Day are both very fast and should be well up at the finish. Pumpernickel is. a good outsider and if Vixen Tor decides to give of her best, she is extremely dangerous.

LANTAO HANDICAP Smashing. Through and Thirty

six can be depended to give a good account of themselves and Eve o Reason is considered by many talk

CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES

C. A. Barretto and B. T. Gosano bye: HA. Barros and J. Gon- salves v. Dr. A. M. Rodrigues and W. A. Reed; F. J. Remedios and J. J. Remedios 7. A. V. Remedios and A. V. Gosano; R. H. Marques and A. M. Silva bye.

LADIES' SINGLES

Miss Myl. Silva bye; Miss O. M. Botelho bye; Mrs. M. M. Bilva v. | Miss M. Ribeiro; Mrs. A. Carneiro- v. Mrs. W. M. Lawrence; Mrs L. J. Siva Y. Mrs R. A. Silva; Mrs. J. E. Noronha bye; Mrs. A. P. Guterres Bye: Miss 1. E. Pereira

bye..

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JUNIOR SINGLES R. A. Marques" byc; A. M. Rc- medios P. APNE Noronha; C.d'Almada v. A Carneiro; H. L Ozorio T. J. A Boares; B. T: Gosano. v. BL Gosano. P. A. yvanovich v J. Alvares; M. A. Guterres v. A, FV. Ribeiro: H. 6. 'Ribeiro byc.

SPORTING

FIXTURES

TODAY

The price of Admission to gerous and Tim, I am told, may be the Public Enclosure is $1.00 worth your while backing as this including Tax, for all Persons, grey has improved quite a lot. including Ladies, and is payable Golden Cow may spring a surprise

fans AS the "evening winner. SWIMMING. — Mixed Swimming 'at the Gate. Soldlers and Sailors and Ascot Vale should not be left though I believe this latter pory at European "Y" 6.30. p.m.

tive will probably find the distance will have to fight out every stridt slightly beyong him but if well handled this bay ts dangerous,

in Uniform are admitted Half

By Order,

Price-

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1940.

out of your calculations, Talka-

GREAT BIGHT HANDICAP Double Finesse. In view of an Impressive gallop last week; must be considered as the probable wit 292ner in this six furlong sprint. A

Hughber, 11 down the straight. started here, will also be very close in the final stages. Gladia- tor ran well enough at the last meeting to merit some support. A good outsider is Taxing Master....

My final selections will appear tomorrow morning.

TENNIS LEAGUE Mixed Dou bles, United Services R.C. Chinese R.C.; Hongkong CC. v. University: Kowloon CC. B

Ladies R.C.

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Colony Chess championship matches played at the Pentasia Hotel yesterday resulted as fol-

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-KM. A. Barnett best" "A" T. Biriukoff; R. Weiss beat B. S. Lit vin; A. Kurrik beat V. V. Kolat- choff; Sir Henry Pollock w.o. from L. Blair; E.. Zimmern v. D. E de Carvalho (adjourned).

NEWMARKET STAKES

LONDON, May 23 (Reuter)--The following la the result of the New- market Stakes which was run yës- terday

1. Linthouse II (4/1)

3. Pont Leveque (11/10)

3. Black Toni (10/1)

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