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TWENTY-SIXTH GAME DRAWN.
CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
THE ANNUAL REPORT:
The annual general' meeting of the Crilgongower Cricket Club Buenos Aires, Nov. 9.. The 26th. game, for the world's will be held next Thursday at 6.30 chess
between p.m. The annual report which championship, Capablanca and Alekhine, has been has just been circulated to mem!
bera states:" drawn. Reuters: American Serr vice,
NOVEMBER 10, 1927.
SHANGHAI RACES.
CHARCOAL WINS THE CHAMPION STAKES.
The Shanghai Champion Stakes was won by Charcoal with Mr. Malt- land up, while Young Bill with Mr. Pote Hunt up was second and Wheat croft (Mr. Bromabr) third. The full results of the third day's events are appended."
The Bubbling Well Cup-1 ME. Liddoll's Wheatcroft,
Mr. Tocg's Tyne
(Bremner) (Sokoloff) (Maitland)
"Mr. Fred Ellis's Firefly, "Doad heat.
Timo 2 mins. 38 4/5 secs.
HOCKEY.
WORLD THEATRE.
"HE WHO GET'S SLAPPED" TO-DAY.
ARMY OUTCLASS VISITORS.
The Waseda University Hockey. team was defeated to the tune of
"Ho Who Got's Slapped," the fea- ive goals to one by a team turo attraction at the World Thea- selected from the various Army tre to-day, is the screen version of unite now in the Colony. Then famous play by Leonid Andreyev, score is a just indication of the a Russian playwright. It was pro difference between the teams. duced in London and New York in
Beginning confidently, the army brilliant playa of any season,
1920 and was called one of the most Mile players pressed the University from the start of the game to the Interval. So good was the work put in by the military forwards and halves that the University did not even have a chance to test the Army goalkeeper during the first half of the game.
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The Jessfield Handicap "A" Clam. - furlongs.
Cricket. The Club entered a Mf. G. C. Purduo's Coour de Lion, The Match Explained.
team in the First Division of the
(Hughes) 1 League Competition. The result Messra. Malley and Heard's Mad
Hatter, The duel between Capablanch was not very adtisfactory. Mr Miss Laws Kilmory (Heard) and Alekhine opened nearly two lamail heads the batting avarage, |ur| months are on September 18 and Mr. S. Abbas has the best me
(Pote Hunt) Time: 2 mins, 23 475 accept and as the first to win 6 games bowling average:
The Jessfield Handicap "B" Class,
is to be champion,' it will be realised that the match is capable
Tennis. As usual, interest was 1-0 furlongs,
of tasting almost indefinitely, for well maintained throughout the up to date (so far as can be Genson. The Club competed in Mr. Day's Lalchant,.... (Dallas) Messrs. Dod and Bert's Adelphi, gathered from the cabled reports) the Lawn Tennis Association
(Wella Henderson) Capablanca has won two games, Tournament, entering teams in the Mr. Kenjoy's Kalfalla. (Brand) Alekhine three and 21 have been B and C. Divisions. The teams Time: 2 mins. 21 3/5 secs. drawn. Capablanca resigned the acquitted themselves creditably, first game to Alekhine, after 13 finishing third in
both of these moves, and the latter won the Divisions, twelfth game as well, after 40 moves. Capablanca won the third and the seventh, the latter after 35 moves.
Capablanca, the Cuban player, rose suddenly to prominence some years back by his marvellous exposition of master chess, and was up to recently acknowledged as the World's best player. His fents, however, have been equalled by Alekhine.
Singles Handicap: Mr. J. M. Silva; Runner up; Mr. H. Hamson,
The Pari-Mutuel Cup.-1 Mile.
Mr. Eve's Chilly Eve, (Poto Hunt) "Mr. Day's Poppyland, ....... (Dallas) A Tournament was held and re-Messrs. Winsome and Hasty's The sulted as under:—
Flamingo,.........(Tricker) Time: 2 mina, 03 2/5 SCCA. Tie Sycre Stakes.-7 furlongs, Messrs. Winsome and Hasty's, The
Sparrow,
(McDaia) Mr. Mur-Hol's Pilgrim Boy,
(Encarnacao)
Doubles Handicap: Mesars, J; M, Silva and H. M. Xavier; Runners up, Messrs. A.R. Remedios and A. A. Lewis.
Mixed Doubles: Unfinished.. cancelled owing to insufficient en- Scratch Singles.. This had to be
tries.
Lawn Bowls. This game was Alekhine the "Wizard."
very papular. Two teams entered Writing of the context recently, in the Association Competitions. n London correspondent said:
The result. was. not satisfactory, It would be hard to imagine a though this was not surprising, as greater contrast than that between new players had to be called upon Capablanca. the Cuban, and to complete the teams on many. Alexander Alekhine, the wonder-occasions. ful Russian who is leading him by
Club competitions were held, three games to two in a challenge with the following results: match for the chess championship Singles: Mr. R. Basa; Runner
of the world.
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Capablanca, of medium height, Up, Mr. A. W. Grimmitt.
Pairs. Messrs. M. A. R. Sousa dark-complexioned, black-haired, and black-eyed, is typically Latin and W. T. Brightman: Runners in appearance, but in tempern-up, Messrs. R. II. Whiteford and ment is the embodiment of calm. A. A. Lewis. As outwardly stolid as the most Rink: Messrs. F. K.Modi, F. J. phlegmatic of Anglo-Saxons, he Neves, D. Fritz, C. Bennett (skip); aits motionless and expressionless, Runners up, Messrs. A. A. Lewis, watching the board with the W. T Brightman, C. 5. Rbaselet, detachment and aloof serenity of A. W. Grimmitt" (skip). à mathematician.
Billiards. The tables are in Aickhine, tall, fair, and blue-good condition, They were well eyed, is a typical Slav: highly-used throughout the year. A strung, imaginative, burnt with a team competition of four players nervous fire which he controls each, in which seven teams en- Capablanca tered, was held which resulted in only with difficulty. hates tobacco. Alekhine, lights some closely contested games. cigarette after cigarette, only to Messrs. A. Gillard, L. C. R. Sousa, twist each out of shape, after a C. S. Rossolet and C. A. Rodrigues few puffs, between his strong and were the winning team. restless ingera.
And, since style is the man, it is almost inevitable that they should be as unlike in methods as in personality. Capablanca is one of the greatest exponents of
chess perhaps classical
the
Club House. The building is in
good condition. No extensive rei pairs were found necessary dur ing the past year.
"Membership. The number of members on the roll is 396.
Mr. Day'a Nyasaland,
(Wells Henderson) Time: 1 min. 40 secs.
The Japanese team appeared stiff and wore probably suffering from the effects of the strenuous game which they had on Monday with the University. In the first half of the match they failed to get into stride and play was mostly wild and erratic with an entire absence of team work.
Against this form, the Army players combined exceptionally well, keeping the Japanese backs and goalie exceptionally busy.
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They scored no fewer than three
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goals In the first half, and, but
for the excellent play of the
Japanese custodian, they might;
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When the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. organisation decided to put "He Who Get's Slapped" on the screen it was quickly decided that Victor Senstrom, the Swedish director, should have charge of the work. The result is a masterly im.
Lon Chaney appears as "He," Norma Shearer is Consuelo' and' John Gilbert is the young circus rider who wins Consuelo. Others in the cast include Tally Marshall, Ford Storling, Clyde Cook, Marc McDermott, Harvey Clarke, Paul- ette Duval and George Davis.
OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION,
!!
PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.
The "Hongkong "Telegraph"
have scored twice as many. Ten offers a prize of $50 to the readera minutes after the commencement who send in twelve correct fore-
of the game Sergeant Williams casts of the results of the English scored for the Army and added a and Scottish Football League
3 second few minutes later. mátches (to be played on Saturday Before the interval Sergeant next, November 12th) set out in Handscombe increased the gin to 8-0 with well placed ground shot.
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The Jackey Cup-1 Miles. Mr. J. C. Greig's Magic, (Greig) Mr. Como's Smouldering Fire, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. White's
(Botelho) White Poppy,.....(Bowern) 3
Time: 2 mins. 42 2/5 secs.
The Grand Stand Stakes.-1 Mile. Messrs. P. M. Lancaster and W. A.
White's Put, Mr. Allan's Michigan,
(Brand)
(Encarnacao), Mr. P. B. Marshall's Cinchona Tree
Time: 2 mins, 06 4/5 Bees.
The Shanghai Champions. Miles.
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Charcoal,
(Maitland)
(Pote Hunt)
Mensra, Beith and Lamarchand's Messrs. We Two's Young Bill, Mr. Litlda's Wheatcroft,
Time: 2 mins. 37 1/5 secs.
Sweep Numbers. ..
"A" Series.
17,206 33,015"
14,370
(Bremner)
mar-
the Coupon below. No goal scores are required; only forecasts show- ing wins or draws,
In the event of no reader fore-
Resuming, after the interval, the Waseda team appeared to have caating all twelve matches, a prize collected themselves and gave of $25 will be given to the reader 3 occasional splashes of brilliancy. who sends in the greatest number They were, however, outclassed by of correct forecasts; and in the the fine exhibition which the Army event of two or more readers sond- gave. Lt. Hankey was respon-ing in an equal high number, the 1sible for the fourth goal secured prize of $25 will be divided.
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by the military side. A scramble The competition is in accord- in front of the Army goal, gave ance with the rules published in the Japanese team their first point the Telegraph during the weeks in the match, but a few seconds. August 20-September 24, before the final whistle was duc, Sergeant Handscombe obtained his second goal, which was the fifth for his side. The final score was 5-1...
The teams were:
Army: Capt. Renny, Lt. Smith, Dr. Mills, Lt. Hankey, Capt. Webb, Revd. Murray, Lt. Wright, Sergt. Handscombe, Lt. Burton, Sergt. Williams, Lt. Dickinson.
Waseda University: K. Ono, T 1 Kanao, K. Nishida, M. Nakajima, T. Okada, K. Hirai, K. Nasaka, 2 M. Tomonaga, T. Hirose, Y.
Ohkobo, S. Minakami. 8
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.
Matches to be played on No- vombor 12th --
Derby
Birmingham Huddersfield
DIVISION L
Burnley Sheffield U.
Y
Everton
DIVISION IL
Port Vale V.
Oldham
STAR THEATRE..
S. Shields
Grimsby
"B" Series.
DIVISION III (SOUTH).
31,837
0,597
17,908
THE NEW OUR CABARET'S SEASON.
Merthyr Charlton
Brighton
Norwich
DIVISION III. (NORTE).
Crowe A.
V
Stockport Southport
SCOTTISH DIVISION.
Aberdeen Dundee Raith R.
Name
ν
Bo'nesa Kilmarnock Falkirk
Addrcas
The Wayside Handicap-1 Mile.. Marbert and Kunjoris Fride,
Cire'e Bunglight, (Pote Hunt)
Mr. V. D. TE Black and Blac
(Brand) (McBain) Time: 2 mins, 06 4/5 BCCB
The Pootung Handicap.-"A" Class.
Finance. The working account-1 Mile,
(Maitland)
greatest that the world has, ever shows a profit of $937.85. Of the Mr. Dunbar's Chesapeake Bay, seen. The least showy of players, balance sheet item" under aundry he is always content to open quiet ly and wear down an opponent by his superb judgment and
accuracy.
Contrasts,
debtors the amount of $4,632.67.38 Mr. Matsumoto's Nationalist II, shown as outstanding to July 31st
(Bremner) Mr. Toog's Ormonde, (Springfeld) Time: 2 mine. 02 3/6 secs.
it is gratfying to note that $2,572.- 34 has since been collected."
W
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The Pooting Handicap. "E" Class.
Mile.
The Committee much regret, to record the deaths of the following-1 members: G. R.. Haywood, W. Knight, L. A. Rose and W. E. Rose.
THE "THRACIANS.”
COOD MUSICAL PROGRAMME
"FOR TO-MORROW.
Miss Law's Glen Roy,. (Brand) Mr. M. M. Sokoloff'a Ilya
Mouromeiz, (Sokoloff) Mr. H. M. Hind's Leviathan,
(Bremner) Time: 2 mins. 02 secs.
SHANGHAI GOLF CLUB.
vaudeville company the New Our Hartlepools V
Mr. Charles Chaumier's London
Cabaret" will begin its season in Kowloon at the Star Theatre at 9.15 on Sunday next with a revue called "Hey Hey! booking for which is Now open at Moutrie's and the Star Theatre at the popular admission prices of 38, $2, and $1.
Besidos two
nów skatches "Honeymoon Hall" and "Find The a Dog," "this entertaining revuo In- clades sonte new comedy songs by Mr. Charles Mason, the popular number, "A La Alfred Lester," by comedian, and a special comedy
Miss Muriel Varna, the vivacious
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Alekhine, on the other hand, has been well described as a romantic, always engaged on making plans worked out with amazing imagina- tion and brilliancy: His quite extraordinary memory has, of course, been demonstrated again and again. On one occasion hè played a number of games slmu taneously against 28 of the best players in France, sitting with his back to his opponents and play:
A very interesting programme of Ing without food for twelve musical items is being presented by
THE ANNUAL MEETING. " hours. He won 22 games and lost the Thracians" at the Royal Naval three, the others being drawn. Canteen Theatre to-morrow and The annual general meeting of Another time he played, blindfold, Saturday nights part of the proceeds the Shanghat Golf Club was held 26 games simultaneously in New being devoted to charity, York, winning 16, drawing five; A full dress rehearsal was held on Friday in the pavilion on the and losing five.. Playing blast night at the Canteen and the Race Courge. The outstanding simultaneous games in Paris, with various items, were gone through, the use of all his faculties, he won the company of amateur performers 40, drew five and lost only three. showing that they posness some very
Which of the three chess giants good talent.
of the world-Capablanca, Laaker,
The programme was as follows:
Part I.
feature of the evening's business
was the unanimous election of Ma
R. C. MacDonald to honorary membership of the club, in re and Alekhine-is the greatest it Opening Chorus,....The Thracians. cognition of his services as mem Is frapossible to say, for each at Song, Never Let her learn to Dance, ber of the committee for 14 the top of his form has played
A. Thomas. games that are already classics Song. "Mignonette," G. Tibbatts. years, and as president of the club and enlarged and enriched the Song, "Wait Till I Drink Up my Beer, for the last four years. Several technique of the game. But it can
G. Kirton, Song, -- ..--. Alice,
E. Hull speeches expressing appreciation
FOOTBALL
No. 11
Date
Strike out the teams which you
comedienne, who was unable to ap- pear in the Star Theatre last 3 August owing to illness and will bo
seen here for the first time on Sunthink will lose, but make no marks 3 day.
in respect of matches which you think will be draws,
Muriel
Varna
All claims must reach this office not later than Wednesday follow- ing the date on which the matches are played. No prize will be awarded for which a élaim has not been made. T
Before sending in your coupons, copy the list of your forecasts. Compare this later with the pub- lished results of the matches and If you find that you have eight or more correct send in a claim for the prize.
Mark your envelopes “Football" on the front and write your name (without address) on the back of the envelops..
POLA NEGRI
"THE SPANISH DANCER”
STAR.
cer,
Pola Nogri in a role after her - own heart as "The Spanish Dan- ** forms the chief - at- Another member of the Company traction in the new continuous pro- who makes her first appearance gramme at the Star Theatro to during the coming season is. Mule, day
at least be said that for dash, Worrica of a father, A. Blenkinsop. of Mr. MacDonald's work for the originality, and courage Alekhine Dexterous Deceptions, Hull club were made. is the most captivating player of Violin Solo, Petals, A. Bennett. his class.
Song, Ain't Love: Grand, F. Eldon.
Part
Mr, A. Gray was elected preal- Sketch, A Coffee Stall, A. Thomas, Adent of the club for the ensuing
Blenkinsop, E. Hull and F. Eldon year, and Mr. R. Bailey was elect Song, Sparkling Eyes, G. Tibbatte, ed vice-president. The follow Song: Don Alfonso, G. Kirton. Song, Sailing Merrily Blenkinsop.
ing members were chosen for the who joined the company. In Shang-from the famous opera Mari
Katinka, the noted Rusalan singer, The story has been adapted The following will represent the song, The Rich Man Rides by N. L. Downs, O. Holland, A. V recently at the Odeon Theatre romance and colour. The setting A. Blenkinsop. committee: Messra. MW. Budd, hal, where she scored a big auccess tana, and the picture is full of Hongkong Football Club 2nd, XI,
E. Hull. In their match against St. Joseph's Monologus,
Henstridge
dra Pettitt, J. F. Pilcher, B. T. Denison, "Hey! Hey!" will be repeated on College, on the latter's ground on Song, Sca Hank, A. Thomas, and C. W. Porter. The following Monday, and will be followed on of the story is Spain in the Mid- Saturday, at 2.45 p.m.:-
Song, An Egg. Some N'ara and An were elected to the ballotting com Tuesday and Wednesday by "Cock dle Ages
On'un, J. Walsh. mittee Messrs. R. J. Bowerman, tails, on Thursday and Friday by Pola Negri is cast as the gypsy Sketch, Bygones and Mightbe's, E. Lester, Arnold, P. H. Cobb, K. G. "Hon! Solt, on Saturday by "A La maiden, a part admirably suited
The Thracians, Cumming, F. F. Fairman, D. C. Carte," on Sunday by "Here and paing Chorus,.....The Thracians, Hutchison, W. O, Lancaster, H. R. There, and on Monday, bringing
God Save The King. The accompaniet is C. Whincup
Malcolm, FC Banham, S. H. the season to close, by Fot Noxon, and J. F. do'Berry.
Pourri.
D. J. Purves, S. O. Hill, E., M. Hanlon, C. Vickers, D. Lyon, G. Puncheon, T. Rowell, R. Bell, W. L. Alexander, W. Wolegmuth, and and R. Campbell.
Na
to her striking type of beauty and her skill as an actress.
"The Spanlah Dancer will be screened at the Star Theatre until Saturday.
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