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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1934.

"CAPTAIN FOSTER" MAKES HIS RACE SELECTIONS

"LOST BY SHEER BAD JOSS"

-MR. GOLDENBERG

INTERPORTERS RETURN

DEFEATED BUT UNDISGRACED

(By "Voritas").

"The team played better than ever it did in Hongkong, and we lost just by sheer bad joss."

Thus spake Mr. Archie Golden- berg, manager of the Interport football team on their return this morning from the recent un- visit to Shanghai successful

where they were defeated in turn by Shanghai and Tientsin.

In other words, Mr. Golden-

'TO-MORROW'S DOUBLE.

"Captain Foster" has made his selection for the first "Daily Double" of the new racing season starting te-morow afternoon.. His choice is:..

CLASSIC HALL OR SURPRISE -AND- HEM'S STARTER

Navy Soccer And Hockey League Tables

THE LATEST POSITIONS

The latest standings in the 8th and berg is perfectly satisfied that Destroyer Flotil football the team returns beaten, but farhockey league tables, up to und including Tuesday of this week are from disgraced,

as follows:

Flotilla Football League

Geals P. W. D. L. F. A. Pt. 7 7 0 13 2 14 0

"The fellows played a wonder- ful game" he stated in reply to my question as to whether or not the forwards were guilty of bad shooting.

Veteran Yerity "Wron Witch

"In the last quarter of an Whitehall hour against Shanghal," he Whitshed amplified, we literally bam- Keppel barded the goal, and hit the Wishart cross bar and upright four Wild Swan... times.

"I was bad luck, and not bad marksmanship which cost us the game against Shanghai,"

And the story concerning Hong- kong's fate against Tientsin is not dissimilar. All the play, the team

* luckless. Mr. Goldenberg disagreed that $3.

~hing~ B_Hove up to the for- ward line against Shanghai was a bad tactical error. He explained

that the change was made only in the last three minutes of the game.

750 པ 214 11 10

74 12 14 119

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1 3

3 0 4 13 13 12 915

8th D. F. Hockey League

Veteran

Witch Keppel Whitehnil

Whitshed Wron

Whishart

Wild Swan Verity

-117

0

8th: D.F. Cricket Knock-out Com- to play petition.Keppel in final winners of Wild Swan and Wishart.

LADIES' GOLF.

SHANGHAI SURPRISED. Hongkong's brand of football

In the L. G. U. Medal Competition surprised the Shanghai crowd of the Ladies' Section of the Royal averred Mr. Goldenberg, and alongkong Golf Club on Tuesday, the both encounters the sympathies of best score in the Silver Division was the spectators were with the Colony returned by Mrs. Robertson, whose

card showed a net 72 (90-18), team.

In the Bronze Division the best returned by both Mrs. Lissaman and Mrs. Sommerfelt who each had a net 70. Mrs. Lissaann's score was 80-10 and Mrs. Sommer- felt a 90-20.

"In the second half," he said. "the crowd were willing to sup-score was port our team for any amount." He was loud in his praise of Dalloway, the Shangbal-back, and expressed the opinion that he play- ed a very important part in the defent of Hongkong. Suen Kam- shun was his typical self, and still

The Bogey Competition arranged for possessing a brilliant shot.

March at Happy Valley has been can- The team had thoroughly en-celled owing, to the shortened course.

up North, the

The Eclectic on the Old Course, joyed themselves

Fanling, running this month, has been extended to March 31.

SUEN KAM CHUN.

hospitality of the homesters being right up to customary standard

ANNUAL MEETING FULLY REVIEWED: CERTAIN

& LIKELY WINNERS

THE work is done; the curtain drops, slow falling to the Starter's bell: A MOMENT yet the trainer stops,

farewell,

and looks around to say. (with apologies to W. M. Thackeray)

THE stage is set for the first day

of the Annual Race Meeting] which begins to-morrow and, I am sure, there will be many expressions of regret at the passing of the To many racing Training Season. enthusiasts the early mornings spent at the Happy Valley course in watching the ponies at work, and noting their improvement and/or deterioration as a response to the training methods adopted by the various stables have no doubt been a source of delight.

To me, personally; the training ap- peals more than the racing itself, but I realize that we must have the racing to vindicate our training methods; other- wise how are we to know whether or not we are correct in our plan of campaign, as it were for bringing a pony to the post in a fit racing condition or, to use an oft quoted phrase "to produce an animal trained to the hour?"

It is, however, my purpose to-day to indicato general pro- spects of the ponies engaged for the first four days racing and, as a commencement, I shall deal with the

OLD PONIES.

I am fully alive to the fact that I am telling you something that you already know, but as

The prize was won by Mrs. Lian-I-am-dealing-with-likely win- must man, whose homoward half was bot-

ners at the meeting, I ter by ons stroke thun Mrs. Sommer-

start off with Liberty Bay. felt's.

This pony will win in which ever race he starts. He is a certain starter in the Challenge Cup and Champions, and he will win these events by what- ever margin his jockey decides,

goals he scored were undoubted- ly the finest of the match. Hubbard put in some fine saves and came out to amother the shots 011 Hongkong forward's several occasions, saving some certain goale.

Dalloway was good again bat the wing halves were outstanding. Costa rising to the occasion and playing a glorious game reminis cent of his old style.

Gash was not at his best and while he put in some good touches, he was overshadowed by his wing, noticeably Costa.

The forwards certainly played better football than they did Ideal partner to Suen and Malin. against Tientsin, Collet proving an The players were yes happy, and his dash being the necessary spark not one of them fidled to realise ex-to set the line allght, pectations,

soong impressed more than The defeated players arrived hack in the Colony this morning Buter had done on the previous aboard the Rawalpindi, and all ex-day and his crosses were good, es- pressed themselves perfectly satis- pecially in the second half.

LEUNG SHINES. fled with their visit, although na-

Hongkong was unfortunato to go turally disappointed with the re- Bults. The general opinion was down, for the visitors had just as the team had fulfilled expectations of the play and certainly hind in the type of football they served more chances than Shanghai, mias- up, but that fate was against theming these by the merest fraction. to ruin their good work,

WHAT THE CRITICS THOUGHT

Shanghai Opinions

On Our Players The following opinions on the Shanghai and longkong football- ora after thole Interport engaɣo- ment are culled from the Shang- hai Timca.

After his good exhibition against Tientsin, Ward was again con- spicuous and put over soma flino

-crossoa,

Mellardy in goal put in some fine saves, but failed to stop Hoveral long shots that he might! have gone down to, though theso were undoubtedly placed well in the corners of the goal.

Strange and Allen were fairly little ', though they were slower than the attacking for- wards and failed to stop them.

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Leung was the best of the halves and wont centre half in place of Beltrno later. He put in some fine work and was probably the best man in the Hongkong team.

The forwards worked well, with B. Gosano shining. His crosso were good and he cut in to good Malin kowise proved worthy of effect on several occasions. his aolection and put in somo

The Inside men wore clever, but excellent work, while Buon like they all seemed to have the worst wiac proved all that was necessary of luck, or aise could not shoot, for of an ideal forward.

they were through on several ocen

And missed the ensicst

His wonderful shooting made slons him the here of the day and the chances.

DERBY Griffins. During the four days I fully expect to see the following ponies returned as win- ners, viz:-Budge-Electric Star-

King's - King's Fancy - Gladiator Warden-Lemberg-Macaroni New Star Oak Bay-Prima Donna -Soldier of Britain-Soldier of and William China-Spinaway

Osler.

Mr. Leo Frost, the Champion jackey.

HOARE LOSES TO CANNON

IN CLUB TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

THREAT OF RAIN TO-DAY

BIG RUGBY MATCH

AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION

THIS AFTERNOON

Hongkong Rugby Union followers should witness sparkling football at the Club Grounds at Happy Valley this afternoon, when the Australian Universlties Team, en route to Aus trails from their tour of Japan, will play a return match against a ro prenentative Colony team. The kick. aff will take place at 4.45 p.m.

WAK

In the first game between Hong- kong and the Aussies, which played five weeks ago, the Colony proved victorlous by 11 points to 6. bost after what was probably the game ever seen here.

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In the return match to-day Australians should play a greatly im proved game, owing to the consider. able practice they have had together In Japan,

To-day's game will be refereed by Dr. J. A. R. Selby. Owing to the into hour of starting, It should be possible for many office workers, who missed the first match. to see this

one.

R.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

I still cannot give you the likely win- ner of the Derby, but I shall have more to say concerning this race on Monday. As: regards the Soldier Stable, it is now al- most certain that Soldier of Britain will start as first favourite, and this will be the pony with which Mr. Li Shiu-pang hopes to win him his first Derby. Soldier of China has somewhat gone out of favour, but he may redeem himself after

J. P. Whitham (Club); J. J. Fer- to-morrow's racing. To-morrow's re- in sults will no doubt go a long way

Wright and Gray, the K.C.C. guson (Club), Pte. Simmonds (Army). W. Turner (Club). mert (Club); M. assisting me to pick the likely winner of

Dougall and Barrow whom they H. C. Meeke (Club); the chief race of the year, so, for the pre-wore alightly better thair L. G. Rebertsen (Club), G. P. Lan- sent, I shall confine myself to analysing bent in three sets, whereas Chiu (Club), Ldg. Cook F. Walkden

Aradlo mesango was received yes- terday from Mr. Marton, the Mona. ger of the Australians, advising that the following team had been chosen for to-day's match:

(Capt.); J. C. F. Westfield Minnis, A. Evans, P. I. Vincent, R. W. Hayes, H. Reos, E. S. Rogers, E. With the Sullivan-Duff v.. Pearce, H. Stumm, B. Silecek, V. Tsui Yun-pui-Ng Kam-chuen W. Wilson. C. F. McWilliams. I. match off, all of the interest Mickey, C. Cutmorn and J. Ryan. was taken out of yesterday's tennis championship

only when gramme,

of doubles

encounters mediocre standard were seen..

tomorrow's card.

TRENTBRIDGE.

Diana Bay-also from the same) stable will not oppose Liberty Bay, 20 she should also go through the meeting with an unbeaten record. She was not tuned up to concert pitch at the last Annual Meeting when she was unexpect edly beaten by Sadko, but she is very well at the moment and will strip in first class condition this Meeting.

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Trentbridge will doubtless not meet either of the above mentioned ponies before the Champions, and he is therefore certain winner wherever he starts until the fourth day. I must confess that I should very much like to see both Diana Bay and Trentbridge meet to-morrow in The China Stakes (Five Furlongs) as it would undoubtedly produce a very great race but, I fear, such a contingency is very remote.

Hetman is my fancy for: The Old Course Plate to-morrow and Blue Star will be the only pony in the race that may extend him,

Brechin has an outstanding chance in The Chater Cup on the second day, and if he fails here I do not think he will be. returned a winner during the first four days. He has, I grant you, a lot of weight to carry, and this may spell dis- aster for him, the opposition being by no means weak. His chief danger, I think; will be Navy Hall.

Blue Star, King's Justice and Sądko will be concerned at the finish of The Gymkhana Stakes on the third day, and I like King's Justice chances the best: Trentbridge and Hetman will, I am sure, have won their races before this event and will therefore not be eligible to start.

Soldier of Britain should win The Maiden Stakes, and I think Electric Star will be placed second, and Budge, King's Fancy and. William Osler will fight it out for the third place. The Trial Plate will, I think, produce one of the best finishes, and to pick the winner is not an easy matter. I expect to see Gladiator, King's Warden, Lemberg, New Star and Soldier of China competing. They alli and credentials have high Soldier of China (I am told he is a certain starter) is the likely winner.

INTERDICHRIC413/2014NET BASTENENCIA

TENNIS THREATENED BY RAIN.

PLAY PROBABLE UNLESS CONDITIONS WORSEN.

pro- two

COLONY TEAM.

The Colony will be représented by very the following players:

For the first time since the start of the tennis clumpion- ships started on February 5, the programme is threatened to be held up by rain. A alight drizzle fell overnight and continued early this morn ing, but as yet the II.K.C.C. courts remain open, and it is probable, that unless there is further rain this afternoon, the nintches will be played.off.

Last year a record was ex- tablished when the tourna- ment was completed without a single day's programme being held up by rain.

Chun-chlu and Lee U-wing were never in danger against C. Raven- hill and Llout. Tollington, whom they ousted in straight sets.

The entries for The Hopeful Stakes

Outside of the open events, tho most interesting match of the are practically the same as for The Trial Plate but, as I do not know, at present, afternoon was the Club Champion- where the ponies are definitely starting, ship tie between Capt. P. S. CAB- I will give either a Dynasty or HEM pony non (holder) and Lieut. R. B. G. as the most likely winner here. Newlonre, Wednesday'a conqueror of Star, if started, will be, in my opinion, most dangerous..

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS. The draw for The Wong Nei Chong Stakes (two races) will not be known until this evening. Cavalcade I am told is a certain starter and as I make him one of the best new Subs, I shall nominate him as a winner of one of these races. For the other I will take Ironsides, pro- vided he does not clash with Cavalcade. For placings I have a fancy for Bold Commander-Sarabande-Brass Idol and

Wapiti.

For the Valley Stakes, I fancy Classic Hall and tip him to win. Young Chap is my choice for the second place and I have a sneeking hunch for King Willow or Surprise for the third place.

NEW AUSTRALIANS,

The Sydney Maiden Stakes. (two races) is down for decision to-morrow and in the first race I fancy Atlas, Bronze Era and Princess Angeline in the order named, but the start will most probably prove the deciding factor. For the second race, I fancy Able Amazon, Alacrity and Just That for the three positions.

I would have included Racing Heart, but I understand he is being reserved for The Rooty Hill Derby. For this race, I like Able Amazon and Bronze Era, and ́expect to see a good finish between them. (Continued on Page D.).

Casaumbhoy.

Hoare experienced a real off day', and Capt. Cannon won with the greater case than was to be ex pected. In the same event, A. J. Stocker's defeat of T. C. Mono- shan was a neat plece of work.

No.

No.

(Navy),

L/Cpl. Hardy (Army), Lieut. Hebert Bradford (Club), Lient. (Army), I.

Licut. Ashley

Suther (Navy), D. I. M. (Navy),

(Captain).

Brown

McLellan (Club)

the

Owing to the departure of troopship Neuralia cacly this morning neither Lt. Martin nor Pte, Lloyd, of

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YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

C. A. Wright and S. A. Gray beat D. M. MacDougall and J. 1. Barrow 6-3, 3-6. 6-1.

Chiu Chun-chiu and Lee U-wing beat Lieut, Tol- lington and C. Ravenhill 6-4, 6-2

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Capt. P. S. Cannon beat Lieut: R. R. C. Hoare 6-2, 6-3.

A. 1. Stocker beat T. C. Monoghan 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. HANDICAP SINGLES "A". L. G. Robertson (-1) beat M. S. Lloyd (scr) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES. S. A. and H. D. Rumlahn

v Wright and Gray. Capt. Cannon and Owen Hughes, v C. E. Millard and C. Pile.

J. W. Leonard and Y. Hachiuma v L. Goldman and E. C. Fincher.

To Summarise To-morrow's Card

Bold Commander 1. Cavalcade

Brass Idol (If they do not clash). 2. Ironsides-Wapiti-Sarabande (If

they do not clash).

3. Soldier of Britain-Electric Star-

Bronze

No.

Budge.

No.

4. Atlas

Era Princess

Angeline.

No.

5. Able

Amazon

Alacrity

Just

That.

King's Justice

Sadko.

No.

No.

7. Classic Hall-Young Chap--King

Willow or Surprise. 8. Soldier of China HEM'S Starter.

New Star

No. 6. Liberty Bay

No,

9. Diana Bay Cossack's Beauty-King's

Bounty:

No. 10. Hetman-Blue Star-Navy Hall. No. 11. King's Warden-HEM'S starter

Dunbar's Starter,

Gleneagles No. 12. Trentbridge

Star

Lunar

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