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INT'L SOFTBALL:

Portugal Expected To Beat America In The

Semi-Finals Tomorrow

Three semi-final matches in the Ladies' and Men's International Series will constitute the softball programme at the Kowloon Foot- ball Club ground tomorrow, when quality should make up in full for lack of quantity.

The "Female of the 'Species" start off the card with China opposed With the two best teams in the ladies' to Great Britain at 9.30 am, league from which to select their line-up, the Chinese are fancied to retain the Molthen Cup, emblematio of supremacy in this annual post- season tournament.

America at noon, with "Granpop" Leung, Nip Lum and Huckiai Kit- chell making the decisions.

PROGRAMME

FOR MAY MEET OF MACAO J. C.

The programme for the May Meeting of the Macao Jockey Club to be held at Arela Preta, Macao on Sunday. May 4, is as follows.---

Race 1-3 p.m. "The Kwan. Chap Handicap" (First Section). A H'cap. for China Ponies classified by the Hongkong Jockey Club as "E" Class, Jockey Allowance. Winner $125, Second $75: Third $59. Entrance $5. Six furlongs

NOTE-One entry only will be made for "The Kwan Chap E'cap" (Races 1, 2 & 3). Entries will be divided into First, Second and Third Sections at the discretion of the

:

Granpop Leung has been named manager and coach of China's re- -presentatives who will probably

Chuck Waggoner vid handle the Handicapper. start the Canucketta battery of

Renie Yanks who will have Cy Jones ori Race 2-3.30 p.m.-The Kwan Mary Ng and Dot Laule, Yuen will be stationed at the in the mound, Joe Morris behind the Chap Handicap" (Second Section);

(See Race No. 1 above) "itial sack, Roste Louie at the Key pan, Ernie Hearther at the first

Race 3-4 p.m.-"The Kwan Chap sone. Gloria Mar at third, Lilly stop, Davis at the middle cushion, "Sunshine" Mar at shortstop, with Johnny Schalberg the Hot Cor- Handicap" (Third Section). Mary Mar, Vivian Chu and Ullanner, Big Pete Fith at short, Hank Khoo in the outfeld. Alice Mar, Sperry, Willie Wilson and "k" Doris Mar, Ells Chin, Nellle Lee. Powlawski in the pastures. Margaret Young and Alice Tsang

(See Race No. 1 above) Race 4-4.30 p.m.-The Nam Wan Handicap." For China Ponles

$5. Six furlongs.

SPORTS & GENERAL

AT EASTER RACE MEETING

Dr. and Mrs. Hackett, Major Simpson. Major Heane and Major Rosenbloom are in the above piéture snapped by our candid camers at the Easter Race meeting at the Valley,

TSUI YAN-PUI DEFEATS H.D. RUMJAHN AFTER 46 GAMES TO ENTER FINAL

BY "SERVER"

The ex-holder played as well as was expected of him but on the day's performance there was no doubt as to the superiority of his much younger opponent.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1941.

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Opposing this squad will be Gerry classified by the Hongkong Jockey For the second time in his career, TSUI YAN-PUI, runner-up to will stand by for emergency duty Gosano twirling to Charlie Figue Club as "D" Class at date of entry. his brother in 1939, entered the final of the Open Singles tennis.

"Welle" Welford will be looking reido. with Nick Beltrao, Artur

Jockey Allowance. Winner 175; championship when he defeated H. D. RUMJAHN, winner in 1937, after the British squad which will Ozorku, Tony Alves and George Second $100, Third $73, Entrance by 6-8, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 at the Stand Court yesterday. have the services of Patsy Jorge, Souza completing the inner line of Jean Yolle, Yvonné Yolle, defence. Picketmen will be selected

Race 5-5 p.m.-The Chairman's Kitty Bush,

Fitzge- from Charlie Quinn, Bertie Gosano, Betty rald, "Granma" Hutchinson, June Johnny Fonseca, Caco Marques, Cup" A Handicap. A forced entry

Both drove with deadly accuracy for "Y" Class China Ponles that Hall, Dolly

"Coco" Dick Alves and Kelly Silva-Netto. Brown and

Fans who remember the cash or have started at a Race Meeting of and in this "HD." showed a little Folle. Although the latter squad

more consistency." looks none too strong, on paper, these teams in aid of the Society of this Club during 1940. No Entrance

A Cup Overhead, however, Yan-pul was Manager Welford expects his outfit St. Vincent de Paul during the past Fee. Jockey Allowance. to give the Chinese lassies a great season will not give this a miss, as (valued $50) kindly presented by far above the loser and scored

down. Yon-put ret playing very battle for the honour of clashing these two squads are capable of the Chairman with $100 added for many points with accurate smash-Rumjabe was the first to settle

ell at the start. with Portugal in the Anal.

playing as brilliant softball as has the Winner. Second $75; Third $50.ing and crisp volleying. He was

In the semi-final of the Club Acceptance Fee $5. One mile.

particularly string in his service.

In the second set, games went ever been seen in this Colony..

The fourth set saw the Chinese handicap singles, G. W. Sewell INDIA-CHINA CLASH

GOOD SERVICE"

High rune until Tsui broke putting on pressure, scoring many(4/6) beat R. E. Guest - 15,1) Rumjahn had a good service but through Rumjahn's at the seventh. I points with fine shots at the net. 3-6, 6-2, 6-3,

Apart from that, the Mohawks, NB-Starters must be declared India and China tangle in the still smarting under their trouncing on the forms provided in the Weigh- second game at 10.45 am.. and al at the hands of the Joltin Joeys ing Room before 215 o'clock for though neither of these two squads during the week, will be" in ther the First Race and for all subse- were at air Impressive in the quar trying to rehabilitate their reputa-quent races 45 minutes before the ter final matches. fans can fully on among local softball circles, scheduled starting time. expect to see a grand tussle ber tween these old rivals.

Judging from their disappointing

display against Choppy Omar's

RACE MEETING

Lining up under the guidance of Saints on Monday, Chuck Wag- HANDICAP WEIGHTS "Granpop Leung will be treball goner's Yankees will start on the FOR FOURTH EXTRA hurler Herble Quon supported by long end of the odds against Por- Nip Lum behind the plate. Tommy tugal who also hold high hopes of Chan or Ross Mark at the arst regaining the Falconer Shield that station, BI Chang at the middle is now in the possession of India.. cushion, Wally Ching at the Windy

SUPPER DANCE

The following are the handicap weights to the Fourth Extra Race Meeting on Saturday, April 26.

First Race Taimoshan Il'cap- "D" Class From The Two Mile

Alley and Luke Bunn at third. Pa- trolling the pastures will be Hank The Hongkong Softball Associa- "Showboat" Ali, Richard Chung the's annual supper dance and

Post, Once Round and In) and P. F. Choy while utilities will presentation of trophles has been include-Howard Lee, Gee Gee Lea, arranged for Saturday, May 10

Blue Field 159, Boolat Bay, 149, P. T. Loong and 'Hak Wing Lee. 1941, and tickets at $2.50 each will Celtic Star 152, Eve of Hunting 157, | Kassa Nazarin will hurl to Skelly be available early next week. Eve of Paradise 152, Forty Six 142. Razack for the Indians and will be With various donors presenting Quinness Time 149, King's Worthy supported by an Infield composed prizes to the outstanding players 135, Lovely Star 156, Lovely View of Junior Markar. Baby Abbas. of the past season, this year's func- 152, Mauber 152, Rose-Queen 151, Sherry Bux and "Huckjal" Kitchell. tion is expected to be even more Scenic View 142, Strathbannock “Savage" Hassan, Jindoo Hussain successful than those of previous 150, Valorous 135, West Lake 149. and Jesse Arculli will be seen in seara.

the pastures with "Romeo" Hamet, Tarzan Ismà0, A. H. Ismail, A. H. Bakar and K. M. Rumjahn in re- serve.

These contenders are very well matched but the Indians, having shown more conaistent form throughout the league season, should have the better of the bril- lant but unreliable Chinese lads.

Fanling Golf

STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY

Third Race-St. George's Plate Handicap "B" Class (One and a Quarter Miles)

Avon 152, Charlesber 144, Eve of Dancing 135, Eve of Grandeur 151, Eve of Reason 141, Galaxy 143, Gay Star 159, Hillsboro Bay 144, Hopeful Star 135, Hughber 148, Johaber 158, Resisting Time 149, Sam's Choice

The Royal Hongkong Golf Club 146, So Nice 143, Wonderful Scheme starting times for Fanling

Nick Beltrao, Hans Waggoner and morrow are as follows:- Charlie Figuereldo will officiate.

HIGHLIGHT OF DAY

The highlight of the day's play will be the meeting of Portugal ..nd

Black-out Was Not Entirely Successful

2.20

OLD COURSE

9.15 S. H. Dodwell and K.

Morrison.

to-148, World Fair View 158.

9.20 M. A Annett and J. B. Har

rison.

S.

Fifth Race-Broken HU H'cap. "B" Class (1 Miles) First Section

A Happy Time 152. A Luxurious Time 145, A Surprising Time 137, Colanma 148, Connieber 146. Fair Chance 145, First Love 141, Gloam-

9.24 T. & Pearce and J. A. Plum-ing 157, Hole In One 142, Manhat

mer..

tan 142, Man-O'-War 145, Mcon-

9.28 L. R. Andrewes and wight 145, National Courage 142,

Beisley.

Starlight 150, The Nineteenth Hole, F. Murphy and A. W. 145, Tornado Star 142.

9.32 G

Aburke.

9.38 A. 8. Purves and G. M. Park.

9.40 R. Forrest and S. L.-Lloyd.

Tenth Race-Broken Hill H’cap

"B" Class (11 Miles) Second Section.

Catterick Bridge 149, Contact 149,

9.44 I. E. Geare and T. Megarry. Corsair 140, Bevonian 135, Fresh 9.48 W Woodward and W. W. C.Air 146, Happy Returns 146, Joan 140, Jus Centfata 152, Lex Fori 138,

Shewan

"To my mind the only method to obtain a real 100 per cent, black-" out is to stage one of at kalt a week. Thus, I think, would compel the people then to take the neces-9.56. A, C, Lamb Gasper and F. sary precautions, but I hope that Dinsdale.

9.52 £ Jupp and A .C,

Meredith,

this" will not be necessary because 10.00 B. O. Baldwin and F we rely much on the co-operation

Merritt.

A

Maple Leaf 142, National Welfare |

145, Optima Fide 152, Pumpernickel 141, Rowan 147, Santa-Anita 143,

N Triumphant Day 150, Venus Bay 137. Vixen Tor 141. Wayworth 148..

of the general public," said Wing-10.04 H. W. Dalley and LH C. Comdr. A. H. Steele-Perkins, O.B.E.,

Highet.

Director of ARF., at a Press con 10.03. A C T Bowker and J. R

Collis. ference yesterday morning when he revealed that the black-out on 10.12 0. M. Poulsen and J. G, Jen-

Thursday night was not entirely a

Success,

■ sen.

1

10.18 A. K. Mackenzie and Col

Rose.

From air observations, he said, 10.20 R. D. Gillespie and J. C.

the greatest light offenders appear-

ed to have been sampans and junks 10.24 all over the harbour.

10.28

also observed that large

Taylor. A. H, Penn and H. H. Mundy. AM Kennedy and I. P. Tamworth.

It w23 number of people congregated roofs 10.32 W.JE Mackenzie and H

of houses with lanterns and forches.*** Overy.

SPORTING

FIXTURES

TODAY - Recreio v.

BOWLS

K.B.G.O., Sam White Trophy, 3.30 p.3o.; C.O.C. v. KCC.

FOOTBALL, — Governor's Cup, H VK PÄÄ 5, CA.AF. (Club)"4"pin.

During the black-out the op- 10.36 R. Allen and 8. C. Felthams. HUNTING. Cottage Club, Fan-

portunity was taken to test

lighting, effects at the Queen

Mary Hospital which proved Eccessful,

"

NEW COURSE

9.20. G. G. Altkenhead and R. C.

Gairdner

ling.

The Annual Bports of the Boys and Girls Clubs Association will be

A test of the efficiency of the 924 P. R. Annis and H. M. Row. held at the Bouth China Athletic ventilation plant which has been

land.

Association ground on Saturday installed in the A.R.P. tunnel be- 10.23 R. H. Challinor and K. R. April 26, at 130 p.m. when His Ex- hind the Ellis Kadoarie School will Quick

cellency the Governor will be pre-

be carried out enfly next week, 10.32 AL "Guinness and H. Azent, At-4.30 pm His Excellency

No odolies will be utilized in this

test

10/40 1 Parkin and Miss Kelly.

will proceed to Happy Vahey, for }tise Mouniki Txtra Race Meeting.

without much pace behind it His however. vinne stroke, te was h's beautiful running cross- court drive.

Cor trary

ገ the asual beli,

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.,

Telephone 20135.

Towards the end of the third set Rumjahn showed signs "of tiring.

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