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THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB

NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the next Race Meeting of The Macao Jockey club will be held at Areia Preta, Macao on Sunday, Novem ber 10th, 1940, at 3 p.m.

By Order,

T. A. MARTIN & CO.

-Secretaries -& Treasurers, ̧¡ Hong Kong, 8th October, 1940.

*340**

THE HONG-KONG-

JOCKEY CLUB.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 1940,

In the World of Sports

FOR COMING SEASON

FIRST, SECOND LEAGUE Army Rugby SOFTBALLERS PREPARE

LAWN BOWLS TITLES DECIDED: LUZ'S WIN

BY “NO, 1”-

The Piret and the Second Division Lawn Bowh Lesque Championships were decided when the postponed matches were played off last Saturday.

OVER-

By beating. Cir Service Cricket Club, Recreio "A" retained the title for another year while the Second Division. honuars

they went to the Kowloon Bowling Green Chib 'when whelmed Civil Service Cricket Club by 48 shots.

Carlos Suva met with his first defeat of the season at the hands of F. Jones.

TODAY'S RACING PROSPECTS

Array Of Talent For Double Tenth Plate

By "Last Quarter'

•

Luz's rink deserves congratula Lions on winning the match for the Champions Had it not been for ala huge victory over Holidge the championship would have had to be carried to another match.

Indian Recreation Club wers without the services of four of

their best men and went down to the Police Recreation Club by 18

shots

draw 21-21.

Football FINAL TRIAL ON

OCTOBER 15

A final Army Rugby trial will be held at Sookunpoo at 4.30 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Teams, to be on the feld by 415, ure:-

Men's League To Have Three Sections

BY ROY

Despite the gloomy political outlook, local softballers are making intensive preparations for the forthcoming season which is stated to commence on or about Oct. 20, 1940.›.

Backs (Red) Gunr. Easterbrook, 5/A.A; Pte Macdonald, R.A.M.C.; L/C. Coombes, RAM.C Capt. Owing to the great number of entries made in the Men's League, Douglass, 2/RS. L/Bdr. Richards. It has been found necessary to divide this competition into two sec- 8/Hvy Capt. Hook: 8/Hvy.. 2/Lt. tions and a committee of three, namely W. A. Smith, L. B. defonso Wedderburn, S/A.A.: Pte. Mohan, and R Lau, have been appointed to decide upon the composition As this will necessarily re- R.A.M.C., Gar. Whitehead, 5/AA. of, and name, the respective sections. Capt. Hewitt, 1/MX Capt. Bed-quire sound consideration of the playing ability of the trains con- ford, R.O.S., 3/Lt. Eddison, 12/Hvy., | cerned, it will be`interesting to take a brief look at this year's con- Sgt. Page 5/AA, Pte. Wiggles- | testants. worth, R.AM.C. L/Bdr. McDer- mott, 8/Hvy.

Charity Soccer Attraction Today

BY PILAT"--

All roads will lead to Happy Valley this afternoon when the |Best will bppota tha Combined Chinese in a charity soccer game on the Club" ground in aid of the E.F.R.D.C.

The Chinese are neiding what. can be termed an "All-China”. eleven, while the Rest team ap- pears to have been chosen mate from a representative point of view..

The Reat defence will have to be at their best to stop the strong Chinese attack which will be led by Chan Tak-fal

Heading the list, of course, are several teams in the running for the reigning champions, "the Re- the last places in the senior loop.

THE TEAMS Forwards (Blue):-Capt. Drew-

crelo Aces, who have the identical The Filipino Club, having finished Rest of the Colony-Maxham; Wilkinson. 2/R.S.; Sgt. Marsh,

squad that went through last sea- their last campaign in fine style Blackburn, Sheehan Honeywell, 8/Hvy-2/Lt Ford, -2/RS-Sign.

aon without a defent

by trouncing China In the Inter-W. Williamson, Wilkinson B. PULLED UP WELL

Wills RCS; L/C. Picton, R.E;, A. Bakar was

In is doubtful, though, if ace nationals, must be seriously con- Gosano, Howlett, F. Fowler, O'Re- drawn against 2/Lt. Gibson: 2/R.S., Sign. Morgan hurler Johnny Alvares will be able sidered. Racing enthusiasts today will Post and was led by a big margin R.C.S.;

gan, and Woods. Pte. Berry. M/X, CpL have an opportunity of viewing for the greater part of the game Sutherland 2/R.S., 2/Lt. Bonpas, Volunteer Naval duties and I have to turn out regularly owing to

CYCLONE, CLUB Draft Programmes and Entry practically all the best amongst but pulled up well

Chinese: -- Cheung, Wing-chol:

towards the HK.S.R.A., 2/Lt. Pinkerton, 2/R.S.,

Another squad that should be Tsang Chung-wan, Lee Tin-sang; Forms for the Ninth

Extra the "A" Class China and Austra- end to use by seven shots only, 2/Lt. Millar. 2/R.S., Capt. Duke, not yet been able to ascertain who thereabouts are the Cyclone Sports Lau Hing-chof, Hsu King-sing, Race Meeting to be held on lau ponies when the Hongkong 19-28. M. R. Abbas had the better 2 RS. 2 L Cuthbertson, a/R... take over the hurling assign- Club which is composed of many Soong Ling-sing Chung Yung- Saturday, 19th October, 1940 Jockey Club continue their second of J. G. S. Fender throughout the 2/Lt. Heath, 5/A.A.

ment his absence.. Jackie No of the younger promising Indian sum, Cheung Kam-hot, Chan Tak (Weather permitting) may be day programme of the Eighth Ex-afternoon but Fender managed to Reserves required at 4.15 to be tona, the logical choice, having players who have been gammering fal, Lee Wal-tong and Hau Ching-

tra Race Meeting at 2 p.nl.

played in the second half are:- been registered for the Bees. With experience in the Hongkong Lea to "obtained at the Secretary's Office,

There are eight events down for A close tuasie was seen between Red: L/C. Birrei, RE, L/Sgt. Henry Norbitha at the helm this gue. Leading the team will be Exchange Building; the Club decision and according to in-A, R. Minu and J. Shepherd whose Sheldrake, R.E, Pte. Coombe, outfit should again be very close "Sunbum" Omar who is very STARTING TIMES House, Happy Valley; the Hong formation received

the fields for rmk was slightly more consistent 2/R... 2/Lt. Denderfeld. 12/Hvy, to the top even if they have trou- optimistic about his squad's the Double Tenth Plate and Dia-

chances of finishing in the first FOR FANLING Kong Club The Sports Club;

Seven shots Lt. Smith, HKSRA, L/C. Lane, ble in retaining their crown. than that of Minu. and the Stables, Shan Kwong cult to surpass as to quality.

mond Bay Handicap will be diff.. on the last three heads gave 2/R.S., Clifton.

The following are the Royal Blue:Lt Lomax, 8/Hvy. L/C. Football Club a new entry consist- The Victoria" "Recreation Club Hongkong Golf Club starting Road.

DOUBLE TENTH PLATE

At CIVE Service Cricket Club, Foley, RE, Pte. Ferguson, "1/Mx, ing of the well-known Ball Club have not yet registered their play times for Fanling today:---

stalwarts, Frankie Gonsales, Hat ers but it is almost certain that, Main interest will be centered R. F. Luz carried the Recreio ALt. Willoughby, 1/Mx.

OLD COURSE on this event, the third on the to victory which also decided the

Jerseys will be provided on the Wing Lee, the Leonard brothers, Kelly Bilva-Netto will again tõe

George Souza, Hussain, Hänk All the mound for them. If this is so, 9.18 B. A. Baker Carr and F. N.. and Joe Bowen with the addition the swimmers will stand a chance

Merritt." of the Mindanao's star baseball of upsetting quite a number of the 820 F: D. Hunter and W. Hewitt. slabster "Bad-news" Fowlawski, better teams even though their 9.25 C ER Divett and G. R. inconsistency may well lang them

Horridge, MA * in the second section. Owing to 9.28 1. H. C. Mighet and · J. §. limitation of space, the other en-

+ Lee tries will pe discussed in my next outburst.

Shepherd victory by 31-20.

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on FRIDAY, 11th Octo-programme, and I expect at least championship of the First Divineid.

ber, 1940.

By Order,

the

WIN FOR JEAN

eight or nine contenders to stripston. C. G. Silva met his first" for this sprint from the 1-1/2 Mile check in 17 games. Bilva was Post for China ponies. Mr. T. drawn against E. Jones and lead -C. B.-BROWN, Li, the popular Chinese owner will by nine shots

The Rural Hongkong | Yacht on the 8th head Club's sweepstake race salled yes- make a great bid for the premier and by the same Secretary,

honours and judging from

margin on the terday afternoon resulted as fol- ath but conceded ten shots on the flows 537 number of "A" class runners in following three heads to be led by

the stable the "red and white

Yacht" stripes" will be well represented.

Jean Mr. Ll has four ponies entered;" three of which will have to be seriously reckoned with.

Confusion. "Bay (168 lbs.) will CONCEDED EIGHT SHOTS have to go to the post in order to

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

a singleton. At the 19th end Bilva was leading by two shots heads to lose by four shots. but conceded six on the last two

Cor. Pos

Finished 4:42.05

1

Joss

(Capt. G. Tarr).

...~4.46.12 (Capt. G. E. Neve). Hendy

4.55:41 4:41.35 (Mr. H, W. Browne).

4.51.53 (Capt. A. C. 'G. Mills).

4:52:02 (Major C. R. Templery.

(Mr. C. C. Blake),

2

3

14:

5

FX Silva met with defeat at obtain the necessary "two starts" the hands of Rakusen. Suva was Gull THE EIGHTH EXTRA required to qualify for the Cham- leading for the greater part and RACE MEETING will be held plon Stakes in December, and this was ahead of Rakusen by six Isobel (weather permitting) at HAPPY bay must have an excellent chance shots on the 18th head but con- VALLEY on SATURDAY, 5th despite having to shoulder top ceded eight on the last three La Linde... DNF.

weight. The second string. Mount “Cont'd” on Page 8 Col. 4TH

and THURSDAY, 10th October, Hope Bay, is a recognised flyer 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m. and will take a lot of chasing, on both days.

The first Bell, will be ruing at ∙1.30 p.m. on each day.

Badges admitting Non-Mem.

while Dupont Bay is also depend,

able over this distance. Donagh' GOVERNOR'S CUP

may also be saddled but I think

this griffin will not be anywhere IMPORTANT

near the finish.

Among the opposition I rate Eve

OTHER EVENTS

11

Next In line come Et." Joseph's division.

PREMIER PITCHER With Hongkong's premier soft ball pitcher, Herbie Quon, on the firing 'ne, the Canadian Chinese should also be well in the race especially, as "Big" Bill Woo wil be back in time for the opening-of the season. "Gec-gee" Lec will handle the squad which should do every bit as well as they did, last year.

Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY

SELECTIONS

The following will represent the YMCA in hockey matches at King's Park this week:

TODAY

The Recrelo Bees on their last season's performances are bound to qualify for the sentor circuit "A" XI v. Middlesex (5 p.m.): unlèss, as has been suggested, they Fishlock; Heptonstalk and Saxby: decide to give the Aces extra res Grant. Tomlinson and Corman: serve strength and enter in the Macey, Smith, Colledge, AN, Other, lower bracket with a weakened "Highlands. line-up."

SATURDAY

The Chinese teams present a 1st XI v Kumaons (4.15 p.m.);} nasty problem as, although they Benwell; Jordan and Yourleff:

and finished in fourth place last year, Kempton. Ure

9:32-M-G. Carruthers and G.-G.

Aitkenhead.

8.36 L. M. Wylle and A. M. Mack.

·9.40 A, M. Kennedy and R. C.

Qairdner.

8.44 · G. "M, Park and 1 P. Tam-

worth,

9.48 Comdr. Hole and L. R, An-

drewes,

9.52 A. Mabb and W. A. Mackin-

·lay.

9.56 A-W, Bourne and H

Geare.

10.04 P. X. Lee and and AM

Kirby.

10.44 LH, C. Calthrop and EH.

Williams.

RULING BY Chung Hwa, wave lost most of Smith, Gemmell, Taylor, Dunne day, Hongkong Hockey Club de-

H.K.F.A. COUNCIL

Waldron: played at King's Park on Wednes

feated a hävili -eléven by kix goals: their best players who have trans- and Highlands." ferred to the resurrected Chinese

2nd XI v, RE; Pishlock; Kil-to nil, 8. A. Fowler (3), Capt., C. Baseball Club,

leen and Saxby; Spencelayh, Gor-Patterson (2) and D. Taylor scored man and Heptonstall; Macey, Dor- the goals

Indications of true strength - will mer, Gilchrist, Grant and Ireson.

CLUB WIN

be indicated next week when Club friendly hockey match will meet the Kumaon Rifles

افرا

ABE LIU

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will of Heaven as the real danger, as be admitted to the Members" this pony is in first class condition Enclosure.

An important ruling, namely, that the Chinese Amateur Athistic Such must be worn and ran exceptionally well in the

October Handicap last Saturday. Federation, in the Governor's Cup, has the power to select any The new Chung Hwa aggrega. throughout the duration of each Distinctive Time should also be Chinese players who are registered with the Association, was passed tion took a thrashing from the Meeting in such a manner as to watched, with White Diamond as at the monthly meeting of the Football Association Council yester-Indian Softball Chub last week ́and

a very long shot.

day.

15. it looks very much as though they be readily identified.

DIAMOND BAY HANDICAP This arose when a letter from A letter from the Milton Insti- are slated to compete in the This is the first leg of the Dally South China A.A. was read to the tute stating that they are starting second section, while the Chinese hers to the Members Enclosure Double and confined to "A" Class Council informing of their with a new farm in the New Territories Baseballers, who have acquired the and Club Rooms at $5.00 per day Australian ponies, over one mile, drawal from the Federation and and, as they need a capital of services of Denham Crary and Sapper (Black) and Far View seeking';a ̧ ruling whether the, $10,000," asked that matches be George White in addition to Wally lor Gentlemen and $3.00 per day in should have another regular Federation has the power to sus- staged by the Association to aid Ching Tuffy Chinn, Nip Lum, Eart for Ladles (both including tax) tussle with the former just about, pend any player who failed to them.

Wong and Tominy Chinn, should are obtainable ⠀ through the getting home. Lancashire Chips, turn out in any matches under the The application was rejected. make the first section with ease, SECRETARY upon the per-, (Wel) and Amicus Curiae (Chao) (auspices of the Federation."

The meeting was presided over especially as they will be piloted by "sonal or written application of a are good ones to follow. The field Mr. Mok Ring stated that the by Mr. Wong Ka-tsun (Chairman) the one-and-only "Ol. Fox" Abe

will be quite large and the race Federation has power to select any supported by Mr. C. A. Goldenberg Liu." Member, such Member to be should be fast right from flag fall. Chinese player even if he is not a (Hon. Sec.) and Mr. L. F. de Souza The Indian Softball Club, mak responsible for all visitors Intro

member, and also has the power (Asst. Sec.).. 'duced by him," and for Payment

I will not comment at length on to suspend any player in any of all Chits, etc.

the remaining events, but think! games controlled by the Federa Hillsboro Bay should account for The Secretary's Office,

the first race with Rose Queen and

BURMAN TEAM'S VISIT Bloot, Exchange Building Taxing Master in the minor posi

A letter from the Burmah Chi 27794) will close at 11.45 a.ff.

tions. A Good Time and Venus, bese soccer team, which was gent en both days.

Bay are my fancles for the second through the CAAP,

was read SPORTING FIXTURES able Portuguere aggregation which Tifins are obtainable at the race, but be careful of Perola stating that the Burmah eleven D'Oriente. If this pony is looking was touring the Straits and would

Univer Club House provided they are well in the paddock and her it be in Hongkong at the end of ATHLETICS Hongkong ordered in advance from the No. ness can be confirmed, this bay is October, g

sity v. Lingnan University, Final After discussion the Coumell de- day (Pokfulam) 1.30 pm. Boy (Telephone 21920). capable of accounting for the etded that the Burmah team be CRICKET.K.CC. Intra- Cab Obear and Mobideen.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

For the fourth race, which is the informed that owing to the con- The price of Admission to first section of the D Class China gestion of fixtures the Association Fontes, over 1-1/4 miles, Eve of would not be able to accommodate the Public Enclosure is $1.00

Peace and Chatterbox appeals to them but would be willing to re- Including Tax, for all Persons, me, with Phoenix and Clowner ceive them in April, including Ladles, and is payable next best Victoria should be * APPLICATION DEFERRED at the Gate.” Soldiers and Sällors given another chance in the sixth An application by the Chinese in Uniform are admitted Half race, with Rose Flana and Celtic Amateur Athletic Association, Trice

Star as other possibilities.new club, for affiliation to the As- | The second leg of the Daily sociation was considered – andj |Double (7th Race) should go to after some discussion, the applica

Bressay with Emergency Call and tion was deferred for further in- Valorous as the next in line. For formation.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 30th Sept., 1940.

feld.

tion."

the final event, the finish will In this connexion, Mr. H. K. Lee probably be fought out between suggested that the new clup be Shuttlecock, Rising Star Centre naked to change its name in view 522 Court and Brown Derby,

of its similarity to another club,

Others present at the meeting were W. E Hollands, Lieut. H. S. Cooper, T. G. Stokes, J. Skinner Mok Hing, Walter Hanming Chen, H. K. Lee and C. Guingam,

TODAY

game, 2 p.m.

Ing their debut in the league, will probably be ranked above several of the previous mentioned clubs on account of their remarkable feat of winning the local International title last year. In the process of which they defeated the reboubt-

were highly fancied to cop' the honours. Best known of their players are Kassa Nazarin, A. R. Kitchell and the Arculli brothers,

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fielding several of the Stanley MEETING. Council of Hongkong Mohawks who have startled local Hockey Association, Andrew's baseball fans with the quality of Hall, 6 pm.

their play during the recent weer- Jockey enda since the finish of the base- RACING - Hongkong

Club's Eighth Extra Race Meet-ball season. For this reason alone, ing, at Happy Valley, 2 pm without considering their fairly

Second Day)

high standing of last season, the Club will probably be considered SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 LAWN BOWLS-First Division: up to first section szár Kowloon Docks, v, Recreio "A" Although it la dim Craigengower Civil Service, which way the comm Recreio By Kowloon C.C, to up. There

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