1934-02-23 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1934.

"CAPTAIN FOSTER" MAKES HIS RACE SELECTIONS

"LOST BY SHEER BAD JOSS"

-MR, COLDENBERG

INTERPORTERS RETURN

DEFEATED BUT UNDISGRACED

(By "Veritas").

"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 successful

to Shanghai where they were defeated in turn by Shanghai and Tientsin.

In other words, Mr. Golden- berg is perfectly satisfied that the team returns beaten, but far from disgraced.

'TO-MORROW'S DOUBLE.

Foster" has "Captain made his selection, for the first "Daily Double" of the new racing season starting His to-morow afternoon. 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 Destroyer Flotilla Football

and hockey league tables, up to including Tuesday of this week are as follows:

Flotilin Football League

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

Veterna

Wron Witch

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

"It was bad luck, and not had, marksmanship which cost us the game against Shanghai."

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

tackles.

Mr. Goldenborg disagreed that Sve.up to the for- ward line against Shanghai wen bnd tactical error. He explained that the change was made my in the last three minutes of the game.

SHANGHAI SURPRISED.

Jongkang's brand of football surprised the Shanghai crowd, averred Mr. Goldenberg, and in both encounters the sympathies of the spectators were with the Colony

team.

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

The team had thoroughly joyed themselves up North, the

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

LADIES' GOLF.

In the L. G. U. Medal Competition of the Ladica Section of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club on Tuesday, the best score in the Silver Division was returned by Mrs. Robertson, whose

showed a net 72 (00-18).

eard

In the Bronze Division the best Rcore was returned by both Mrs. Lissnman and Mr. Sommerfelt who. each bad a net 70. Mrs. Lissaman's

score was 89-19 and Mrs. Sommer- felt's 90-20.

The prize was won by Mrs. Lisan- man, whose homeward half was bot- ter by one stroke than Mrs. Sommer- felta.

The Bogey Competition arranged for en-celled owing to the shortened course. -March-at-Happy-Valloy-has been.can--

The Eclectic on the Old Course, Fanling, running this month, has been extended to March 31.

hospitality of the homestera being right up to customary standard. The players were very happy, and

goals he scored were undoubted- ly the finest of the match.

and

Habbard put in some fine saves enne out to smother the Hongkong forward's shots several occaslons, saving some certain goals.

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Oplayer was good again but the wing halves were outstanding. Costa rising to the occasion and playing a glorious game reminis cent of his aid style.

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

The forwards certainly played better football than they did against Tientsin, Collet proving an ideal partner to Suen and Mall. not one of them failed to realize esto set the line alight,

his dugh being the nogeasury spark

pectations.

The defeated players arrived Bader had done on the previous A soong mpressed more than back in the Colony this morning tiny and his cronses were good, 04- alward the Rawalpindi, and all ex- pecially in the second half. pressed themselves perfectly satin-i fied with their visit, although na- túrally disappointed with the re- sults. The general opinion was the team had fulfilled expectations in the type of football they served up, but that fate was against them to ruin their good work,

WHAT THE CRITICS THOUGHT

Shanghai Opinions

On Our Players

The following opinions on the Shanghai and Hongkong football- ors after thoir Interport engage- ment are culled from the Shang hai Times.

After his good exhibition against Tientsin, Ward was again con-

LEUNG SHINES. Hongkong was unfortunato to go down, for the visitors had just as much of the play and certainly had more chances than Shanghai, miss- ing these by the merest fraction.

McHardy in goni put in somo Ane saves, but falled to stop several long shots that he might were undoubtedly placed well in have gone down to, though these

the corners of the goal.

Strango and Allen were fairly se, though they were A. Httlo slower than the attacking for wards and failed to stop them.

Loung was the best of the halves and went centre half in place of Beltrao later. He put in яome fine work and was probably the best man in

Hongkong team.

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The forwards worked well, with

spicuous and put over some fine B. Goanno shining. His crosses | were good and he cut in to good

crosscs.

Malin likewise proved worthy of effect on several occasions. his selection and put in some

The Inside men were clover, but excellent work, while Buon like-they all seemed to have the worst wise proved all that was decossary of luck, or else could not shoot, for of an ideal forward.

they wore through on several ocon- onslest His wonderful shooting made ions and missed the him the hero of the day and the chances,

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,

and looks around to say farewell, (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 indicate general pro- spects of the ponies engaged for the first four days reeing and, as a commencement, I shall deal with the

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OLD PONIES.

I am fully alive to the fact that I am telling you something already know, but as that I am dealing with likely win- ners at the meeting, I must start off with Liberty Bay. 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.

DERBY Griffins. During the four

days. I fully expect to see the following ponies returned as win- ners, viz:-Budge-Electric Star- Gladiator King's Fancy-- King's Warden-Lemberg — Macaroni New Star Oak Bay-Prima Donna -Soldier of Britain-Soldier· of William China-Spinaway and

Osler..

Mr. Leo Frost, the Champion jockey.

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 Universities' Team, en route to Aus- tralia from their tour of Japan, will play a return match against a te presentative Colony team. The kick- Dit will take place at 4:45 p.m.

In the first game between Hong- kong and the Aussics, which was played five

by 11 points to 5, proved victories ago, the Colony aftor what was probably the best game ever seen here.

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

To-day's gamo will be referced by Dr. J. A. R. Selby. Owing to the late hour of starting, it should be possible for many office workers, who inissed the Arst match. to seo tils

onc.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

A radio message was received yes. terday from Mr. Marton, the Mann- ger of the Australians, advising that the following-team had been chosen for today's match:

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 to-morrow's racing. To-morrow's re- sults will no doubt go a long way in assisting me to pick the likely winner of the chief race of the year, so, for the pre-were slightly better than Mac-inert (Club); M. W. Turner (Club)

sent, I shall confine myself to analysing to-morrow's card.

TRENTBRIDGE.

Diana Bay-also from the same stable--will not oppose Liberty Bay, so 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 Sadko 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 Bee Gladiator, King's Warden, Lemberg, New Star and Soldier of China competing. They all have high credentials and Soldier of China (I am told he is a certain starter) is tho likely winner.

1. Westfield (Capt.); J. C. F. Minnis, A. Evans, F. It. Vincent, R. W. Hayes, H. Rees, E. S. Rogers, E. With the Sullivan-Duff v. Fearce, H. Stumm. B. Bildick. V Tsui Yun-pui-Ng Kam-chuen W. Wilson, C. F. McWilliams, R match off, all of the interest Mackey, C. Cutmera and J. Ryan. was taken out of yesterday's tennis championship pro-

when gramme,

only doubles encounters of mediocre standard were seen.

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COLONY TEAM.

The Colony will be represented by very the following players:

J. P. Whitham (Club); J. J. For

Wright and Gray, the K.C.C. pair guson (Club), Pte. Simmonds (Army) L. G. Robertson (Club), G. P. Lam Dougall and Barrow whem they II. C. Mecke (Club); A, F. Walkde beat in three sets, whereas Chiu (Club), Ldg. Cook Pascoe (Navy) L/Cpl. Hardy (Army), Lieut. Heber c. (Army), I. II. Bradford (Club), Lieu Sather (Navy), Lieut. Ashley Brow R.

M.

(Navy), D. McLellan (Club (Captain).

th of Owing to the departure troopship Neuralia early this mornin neither Lt. Martin ner Ptc. Lloyd,

TENNIS THREATENED

BY RAIN,

PLAY PROBABLE UNLESS CONDITIONS WORSEN.

For the first time since the start of the tennis champlon- ships started on February 5, the programme is threatened to be held up by rain. A slight drizzle fell overnight and continued early this morn- ing, but as yet the HLK.C.C. courts remain open, and It is probable, that unless there is further rain this afternoon,. the matches will be pinyed off.

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

Chun-chiu and Lee U-wing

were

er in danger agalist C. Raven- hill and Licut, Tollington, whom they ousted in straight sets.

most interesting match of the

The entries for The Hopeful Stakes are practically the same as for The Trial Outside of the open events, the 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. Chi- I will give either a Dynasty or HEM pony non (holder) and Lieut. R. R. G. as the most likely winner here. New Hoare, Wednesday's conqueror of

Cassumbhoy. Star, if started, will be, in my opinion, most dangerous.

Ilonre experienced a real off day, and Capt. Cannon won with the greater case than was to vo ex- SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

neeted. In the same event, A. J. The draw for The Wong Nei Chong Stocker's defeat of T. C. Mono- Stakes (two races) will not be known shan was a heat piece of work. 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, p.o. 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 Pago 9.)

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YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

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

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Capt. P. S. Cannon beatTM

Lieut. R: R. C. Hoare 6-2, 6-3.

A. J. Stocker beat T. C. Monoghan 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. HANDICAP SINGLES "A". L. G. Robertson (-1) boat,

M. S. Lloyd (scr) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES.

S. A. and H. D. Rumjahni

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

I. W. Leonard and Y. Hachiuma v L. Goldman and E. C. Fincher.",

To Summarise To-morrow's Card

1. Cavalcade

Bold Commander Brass Idol (If they do not clash), 2, Ironsides-Wapiti-Sarabande (If

they do not clash).

3. Soldier of Britain-Electric Star-

Budge.

Era Princess

4. Atlas-

Bronze

Angeline.

No.--5. Able Amazon Alacrity-

That.

Just

King's Justice

7. Classic Hall-Young Chap-King

No.

6. Liberty Bay

Sadko.

No.

Willow or Surprise.

No.

8. Soldier of China.

New Star

HEM'S Starter. -

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. No. 12. Trentbridge Gleneagles

Star.o

Lunar