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HONGKONG.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1927.

THE WORLD SPORT

LOCAL SOCCER,

KOWLOON AND CLUB CLASH,

TO-MORROW'S DERBY.

SWIMMING.

MISS GLEITZE CHALLENGED

BY SOUTH AFRICAN, 1

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London, Nov. 28.

A race across the Straits of Gibraltar is the novel challenge made to Miss Mercedes Gleitzé by the South African, Miss Millie Hudson.

FOOTBALL COMPETI- TION RESULT.

THREE WITH 11 CORRECT FORECASTS.

There was a very large entry for our Football Forecast Com- petition last week, and a high measure of success was attained. Three competitor's succeeded in sorrectly forecasting eleven of the twelve matches named on the coupon, these being:

A

H. E. Gardner,

P. and O. Bank.

H. J. Mu,

Govt. Civil Hospital. Charles Leung,

2. Prince's Terrace.

If these competitors will call at this office, we shall be pleased to. hand thera $8.50 each.

HUNAN STAMPEDE.

HOW HANKOW WAS CAPTURED.

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A GENERAL EXECUTED.

We heard the. news carly here

THE RACES.

(Continued from Page 1.)

Mrs. Dunbar's, (black), Geronimo. Mrs.

Dunbar's, (grey roan), Multuomah II.

Mr.

"Dowbiggin's, (grey), Ploughman

II.

Messra. Dyor and Beith's, (gray), Loch Lomond II.

Mosses. Dyer and Beith's, (dun), ·

Dundee.

Messrs. Dyer and Beith's, (white),

Tay. Mrs. R. M. Dyer's, (bay), Easing Wold.

Mr. P. W. Deo's, (bay), Green Slip. Mr. Eve's, (bay), Gala Eve.

Mr. Eve's, (grey), Twilight Evo. Messrs. A. S. Gubbay and Co.'s, (grey), Soho.

Mr. George's, (dark grey), Hors- ford.

Messrs. Hall and Shenton's, (groy),

The Grouac.

Messrs. Hall and Shenton's, (cream), The Gannet.

of the fall of Hankow to the Nan- king faction, (says the Changsha correspondent of the Shanghai Mer-Loch! cury.) and it was said to be älsö partly due to a move by Feng Yu- Great hsiung from the north. bodies of troops, and all well armed and equipped, are said to have been suddenly thrown upon Hankow, both by captured river steamers. and afoot on both sides of the Yang- [By "Wanderer."]'

The former declined, as srrange

tze River, so that the Hankow army Although the most importantments have already been made for

There were over sixty.competi- were thrown towards the river. match on the local league card for her attempt to swim the Straits ators who sent in ten correct fore-Gen. Tang ordered Chang Fuh-kuci to-morrow is that between the fortnight heres.

casts, and very many who submiover across the river in Wachang, RA.F. and the Chinese Athletic,

Nevertheless, Miss Hudson ted nine correct results, The to come to their rescue, but he, considerable intereat is also declares she is going to Tangier, competitors with ten correct were: having a much smaller force, right-

the sen. attached to the local "Derby" be- where she will enter

. A. Fisher, O. R. Benson, J.

ly feared to attempt this. It is tween Kowloon and the Club. simultaneously with Miss Gleitze.

Gomes, F. Munford, C. Santos, A. said he refused three orders of the Newman, B. A. Jonés, A. M. Omar General to come, F. L. Remedios, A. Jlott, A., H. Eagle, Luiz Cruz, C. E. Stewart, J., Davies, W. Sayers F. Bacon, Liuz beiros, P. M.. Capell, Yip Tung Tak, F. M. da Silva, H. Crossley, A. Grovini, W. Willis, A. B. Clem, 1 da Silva, S. Jewell, G. E. Roy

ENGLISH CUP.

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European followers of the game will be nxious to find out which is the poorer of the two teams,

General Executed. but in spite of their lowly posi-

The refusal of General Chang to tions it should be a great battle. Last week Kowloon did well while

A RE-PLAY RESULT.

cross to Hankow was, of course, a the "Club's defence suffered a

very serious military offence, and the officers' fearing his fate begged breakdown in the second half of

mercy for him, whereupon he was the

London, Dec. 15. against Chinese game

In the English Cup replay belance, J. Santos, B. Goodlace."ordered once more to come, bat on Athletic. There is also a prospect tween Kettering and Charlton, on Montgomery, Patsey Xavier fourth refusal was somehow got in of Northey filling the centre-

"They that forward herth in the Kowloon the ground of the former, Charlton Yardley, R. H. Mayatt, Inglis, M. hand and excented. team, and his presence, should won by two goals to one--Reuter.0. Hecsun, F. E. Silva, J.. Holm. take the sword shall perish" by it, i In the Best round, Chariten. B. Bell (r.), D. M. Ellis, Mone greater than all has truly said, W. Ribeiro, D. J. Purves, S. Khan, and this very man Chang was the will be at home to Bury,]

C. A. Goldenberg, A. C. Guterres, one responsible for so many execu 1. da Rocha, JM. Xavier, tions earlier in Hunan, and was one of the well hated men of the Pro- vince.

make a decided difference in the effectivenss of the lin

·Angther match of interest is that between those inconsistent teams, the K.O.S.B. and the R.A.

To-Morrow's Fixtures.

and in fact, are the most incon-Peres, A. H. Gutterres, R. F. Jenc3, sistent side in the league. ItF. Rodrigues, T. M. Barretto, S. is a failing which has persisted H. Bux, S. E. Bux, A. d'Assio, J. P. Baleros,. E. 0. Oliveiro, J. P. for several seasons, and the rea-

Souza, J. Marques, L. E. Rosario, is difficult to find. The

S. A..R. Bux. K.O.S.B. found their shooting boots last week, and a repetition of that form should ensure.

The fixture list, together with grounds, times of kick-off and re-son ferees appointed, is as fellows:

Senior Division.

Chinese, Ath. v. R.A.F.-Club, 4 p.m.

-Mr. Barber,

Kowloon v. Club.-Kowloon, 4 p.m.-

Mr. Hyson.

Recreio v South China-Recreio, 4

p.m. Mr. Gilbert,

BUCCESS.

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Wooden-Spoonists, 1

Aflor a fair start, the Police have dropped to the bottom of the RA. v. K.0.5.0.--Sookunpoo, 4 p.m.league table and it is hat thought

-Mr. Smith, Scots Guards v. Police-Chatham likely they will improve their match to-morrow against the Scots Road. p.m.-Capt. Austin.

Guards. The previous encounter resulted in a single goal victory for the Guards, and something Similar

may be expected to morrow,

Junior Division "A", Kowloon v. Recrejo.-Kowloon, 2.30.

Mr. Hutchins.

OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION."

PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.

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The Stampede.

Lt. Hankoy's, (Gray), Sidi Bishi,

Ho Kom Tong's (grey),

My

Mr.

Mr. He Kom Tong's, (chestnut),

Masonic Hall Temple Hall.

Mr. Ho Kom Tong's; (chestnut), Liberty Hall,

Air. Hosie's. (grey), T'Haugh,

Mr. John. Peol's, (grey), Siang

River. Mr.

Dick.

John Peel's, (grey), Little Johnathan's, (grey), 'Opium

Mr. K. H; K's, (iron groy), Golly, Messrs. Kong Bros. (chestnut), Water Front. Sea Front.

Messrs. Kong Bros. (chestnut),

Major Lake's, (grey), Dumfries, Major Lake and Cupt Evans' (chestnut), Berwick.

Mr. K. C. Lau's, (cream), Duke of Normandy,

Messrs. Liang and Lo's, (grey), O-Moon.

MF. Lighthouse's (grey). Gap Rock, Mr. K. C. Lo's, (dun), Wing Sin. Musara, McKie and Hynes', (grey roan). Peter.

Messrs. McKic and Hynes', (grey), Pepper

Besars. McKfe and Hynes, (báy),' Piper:

Alrs. R.

Skipper

J." Paterson's, (grey),

Mrs. R. J. Paterson's, (dun), Spin-

ner.

Mrs. T. E. Pearce's, (white), Lyc Green.

Messrs. Raza Bros.' (roan), Busaco. Messrs Roza Bros.' (chestnut), Madeirs.

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Lt. C, Richardson's, Movanagher.

(grey),

Mr. R. M. Rocha's, (chestnut), Zed. Nr. 11.

A. Seth's, (chostnut), Erstwhile.

Sir. H. A. Seth's, (dun), Meanwhile, Messrs. Stanton and Reidy's, (dark grey), Tarzan.

and Reidy's,

Mr. E. L. Sim's, (grey), Kas. Mir. E. L. Sim's, (grey), Baloo. Messrs. Tester and Abraham's, (white), Bar Boy.

Messrs. Stanton (chestnut), Tarzali.

All trains and means of getting back to Hunun or to Yochow were taken in hand, and for days they poured up this line, and were not long also in reaching this city again, first wounded by the hund- red, and then 500 at once, then more, and then all count was lost, as the soldiery poured in, and pe- cupied all spaces available in the eastern side of the city, and along The "Hongkong Telegraph" the railroad. Many had to walk offers a prize of $50 to the readers here, and reliable report has it who send in twelve correct fore- that the 300 miles route is strewn casts of the results of the English with the feeble, wounded and dead, and Scottish League matches (to and that they suffered from loss of be played on Saturday next, De-bedding also. Now there is a rusti cumber 17th) set out in the Coupon for the latter here, and soldiers below.

are sleep in any and all places, even No goul scores required; only forecasts showing quartering themselves, in small

groups, wins 'or draws.

on the very smallest In the event of no reader fore-shops. Of course they go on soon, Reserves casting all twelve matches, a prize as a large force are getting into walking through every sort of of $25 will be given to the reader Liling, on the east, said to be Shingle St. Joseph's v. S. Chin Stopposition in the Junior Division who sends in the greatest number 10,000, and more than double that "A", a good deal of interest is of correct forecasts; and in the going south to Hengchen city, taken from the junior games. event of two or more readers squil-while 10,000 more are getting into The K.O.S.B. will win easily ing in an equal high number, the of us, hoping to hold the province Changteh city, to the north west against the University unless prize of $25 will be divided.

acnsational occura. something

The competition is in Record-if the Nanking group press their Kowloon should defeat the Recreio, ance with the rules published in

case further. the Club Reserves may win, St. the Telegraph during the weeks Joseph's will need to go all out August 29-September 24. against South China "B", while the Chinese Athletic are indicated as victors in the remaining game.

S. China "A" v. Club.-S. China, 2.30.

-Mr. Mackie.

University v K.O.S.B-Sookunpoo,

2.30. Mr. Lonsdale. Chinese Ath. v. R.A.-Club, 2.30.-

Mr. Baldwin.:

Joseph's 2.30.-Mr. Browne. Junior Division “B”.

S. China "A" v. St. Joseph's.-S. China, 4 p.m.-Mr. Gilmour. Chinese Ath. v. Kowloon-St. Joseph's

4 p.m.-Mr. Presley.

5. Ching "B" v. Moslems. Recreio,

2.30. Mr. Lamb. Kung Mo v. Boy Scouts--King's

Park, 2.30.Mr. Samy.

Watch The Airmen. That the R.A.F. held the Chinese Athletic to a 2-1 victory in the days before they got into their stride is a fact to remember in

Little Interest,

With "the K.O.S.B.

In the Junior Division "B", St. Joseph's. Chinese Athletic, South China "B" and Kung Mo are expected to win..

connexion with the return match NEW CHRISTMAS FIXTURES. to be played between these sides The most important match next on the Club ground. The R.A.F.week-end is the interport trial in have not looked back since gain which, the Royal Navy will play ing their first victory on Novem- Hongkong's possibles. The team ber 5th, and their 6-0 victory over the Recreio last week was signal triumph.

The Chinese Athletic will be tested to the full to-morrow, and it would not create a big surprise if the Airmen proved to be the first

which turns out for Hongkong will in all probability, with the possible exception, of one player, he the team which will go Shanghai in January,

In order to avoid congestion

ide to steady the Athletic advance, other matches have been arranged It will be a keen duel, and much as follows: will depend upon which side nets the first goal."

Civilian Rivals,

R.A.

"

Senior Division...

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.

Matches to be played on De- cember 17th

DIVISION L Bolton W. V Aston Villa. Manchester U, v Arsenal. Wednesday V Sunderland.'

Peace Talk.

MP. White's, (chestnut),

Mr. Wayfoong's (brown), Brown

Jug.

Dr. Wong's, (bay), Fair Eyes, Mr. H. L. Yung's, (grey), Galopin. Mr. H. Yung's, (grey), Galopin,

The new Sub-Griffins, on the' whole, are an averge lot and some of them are showing up, especially O-Mosny. The next in order are It is said negotiations are in Loch Tay, Green Slip, Gala Eve, Soho, The Gannet, Sidi Bishi, progress for the holding of this Opium Dick, Golly, Sea Front, one province by our General, Tang Dumfries, berwick, Gap Rock, Seng-chl, and that he is in the Movanagher, Erstwhile, Kaa, city now and trying to straighten Baloo, Shingle and Fair Eyes. The matters out. He is surely an able Onleers of the K.O.S.B. are very man, to at all-manage in any man lucky in their draws, and as their nor such a huge army of untrain-ponies are trained by the No. 1 ed and hungry, able men, and they of the Jockey, Club Stables, they seem to follow, or be driven on, may rest assured that their ponies with lille trouble, their main de- | are in good hands. Out of the" sire and need being enough rice | four, Movanagher is the best and for the day, before them. Their it is hoped that Lieut. Richardson families, wives and children, are will have the pleasure of leading

pony the ones that stay at home and his

into the paddock. suffer, and many join the army My fancy is Erstwhile, own- to help support these, but go away, eil' by Mr. Harold Seth, and are never heard from again. and this "Ola Aider" might lose himself phould his pony pass the winning posts first in the Changsha is quiet yet, and Valley Stakes! Green Slip, of the money is circulating more freely.P. W. D.",appears to me to be a both copper coins, and silver dol-long stayer and Mr. White is quite lars, but this new trouble may at pleased with his Shingle. As we have unother two months for once bring upon us another flood training, it is hard for anyone to of paper notes, which is the thingpin faith on any ponies, but it is the merchants and people dread.eertain that racing enthusiasts Motherwell. |

The oid issues now are so low as will have a job to spot the winner. Hibernians.

to be out of sight, and few if any Cowdenbeath.

DIVISION II.

#Barnsley. Preston N.E. DIVISION III. (SOUTH).

V

Charlton. Watford.

DIVISION IIL (NORTH),

Y

Wigan. y New Brighton. SCOTTISH LEAGUE-

Blackpool Oldham

10

Brentford Bournemouth v

Barrow Chesterfield

Aberdeen Dunfermline Hearts

Name

Addreas

Club Sookunpoo, 4. p.m. (Brought forward from January 14th); Queen's v. South China.--Chatham Roud, 4p.m. (Brought forward from January 28th).

Kowloon and Hongkong will meet in Kowloon, and the natural rivalry between the teams ensures a hard interesting game, Frank Wheeler's return has strengthened Kowloon and. the Club will field a R.A, sfde much improved upon that which lost early in the season under mud-bath conditions." Kow- loon with the advantage of play- ing on their own ground'should win, but the margin will be nar row, whatever the result.

appear to be

Junior Division "A".

v. Club--Sookunpoo,

2.30. (Pastponed. from Oct. 29th). Chinese Ath, v. Kowloon, Kowloon, 2.30 (Postponed from November

· 5th).

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Junior Division "B". Boy Scouts v. S. China "A"-S.

'China, 2.30. Kung Mo v. Chinese Ath.Yaumpati,

2.30.

Y

No. 16.

Date

City Quiet.

on the street will even use them. Last year I mentioned in my A silver dollar, brought here by notes that the 1927 Sub-Griffins. the soldiers formerly from the were an average lot and this was south, or from Nanking, in mem-proved without any question. It ory of the "Sun Yat-sen" of Can-will be recalled that Kom Tong ton, and with an object, supposedly all was the outstanding Sub. his bust on one side, is trying to during the training, but when it succumbed be passed around here, but many came to battle, refuse even this. Many bad dol- badly and disappointed the back- lars are said now to be offered. Annual Meeting, never passed the ers houvily. Bing Boy, at the but the writer has seen none of winning posts first, but is now at

them.

he

the top of the ladder of his class [with most wins. The list below 139 Mark your envelopes "Football" will show that out of

races - run during the 1927 (without address) on the back of which not only reflects great credit on the front and write your name Season, the Subs. won 81 races, the envelope,

MARK AND KEEP THIS DUPLICATE on the Chinese dealer but also the

DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US. Stewards.

Wing of Sub-Grins 1926/1927.

LIBT.

South China And Recreio.

South China and the Club de Recreio were bath concerned in a surprise last week, the former ed to represent the Kowloon 1st XI think will lose, but make no marks The following have been select- Strike out the teams which' you ending on the right side. Their in the Dengue match against the in respect of matches which you meeting to-morrow is expected to Hongkang Club on Saturday, on think will be drawn..... provide a good game, but the the Kowloon ground; kick-off at 4 All claims must reach this office Recreio should win. The Recreiop.m.-Angus; Wheeler, Dodshon; not later than Wednesday fallow IT IS PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENI- on the downgrade Guest, Sims, Hedley; Pite, May, ing the date on which the matches ENCE SO THAT YOU MAY KEEP A largely due to the many team Northey, Tiernan and Miles. Re-lare played." No, prize will be fUECORD OF THE FORECASTS YOU HAVE

awarded for which a claim has not The following have been select been made.

Manchester U. ed to represent the Kowloon 2nd Before sending in your coupona, Wednesday XI, in their League match against mark your forecasts on the dupli- Blackpool The military teams appear to be the Recreio on Saturday, on the cate list given below.

Keep Oldham 50 evenly matched on the whole Kowloon ground; kick-off at 2.80 your duplicate lists and com-

Brentford' that it is dificult to forecast the pm-Wood; Bliss, Pasco; Dun-pare them later with the pub- Bournemouth probabilities. The RA put up anett, Skinner, Blacklock; Reed lished results of the matches and Chesterfold

Barrow capital display .against the Clark, Spary, Muir and Eastman. If you find that you have eight or Aberdeen Queen, gave a very moderate Reserves: Easterbrook and Nic-more correct and in a claim for Dunfermline exhibition against South China, 'holls.

the prize.

changes necessary by injuries and Illness.

1.

Evenly Matched,

serve:-Vickers.

SENT IN:

Bolton W

Hearts

Aston

VA

Arsenal

v. Sunderland

Preston N.E.

V. Barnsley

7.

Y.

Charlton

v. Watford

7. Wigan

7. New Brighton

v." Motherwell

v. Hibernians

V. Cowdenbeath

Bing Boy.

Loch Tumme! Festive Eve Kom Tong Hall Pottenbush *Skidoo King Alari

Scooter

Bagheera The Grig

Fire Call

1st 2nd 3rd.

5.

*Started five times only.