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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1934.

FANLING'S FINAL RACE MEETING

CRICKET TITLE

WAITING FOR H.K.C.C.

SHOULD MAKE CERTAIN OF IT TO-MORROW

RICKETTS LOST FORM: THOUGHTS ON THE INTERPORT

(By R. Abbit)

Woodland Stag ran an excellent race at the, first extra meeing last

week.

The season is beginning to draw to a close. The destination of the Shield in the Junior Division has already been decided and to- morrow it is probable that the Hongkong Cricket Club will win the Senior Shield, as it seems Another pretty certain they will beat the University.

A good easy wicket might mean a draw but I rather doubt it, nor at the time of writlag does it seem likely that there will be unything but a difficult one, even if It is possible to play the game at all. The weather is not at its bent just

now.

However the Club bowling is so strong--and varled-that

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very attenunted Navy against a side, but they had to thank A.M. Rodrigues for most of their rans lie made à nice century but, apari from A.B. Large the Navy bowllag was not at its beat.

Richards-I presume it is the same one-for some reason did not upon the bowling and only got four overs. I don't know whether he has completely lost his torm, but imagine they will make short work some time ago he was easily the of the University batsmen, who, best bowler the Navy had and seem- with the exception of A.M. Rod-ed to be bowling on' ton. rigues are very weak this year.

Soccer Win For Eagle

OLYMPIC TEAM BEATEN 3-2

TO-DAY'S BIG TENNIS GAME

CHALLENGE FROM: CANTON

(By "Veritas").

Lai Kwong-teun, Canton's sole representative in the Hongkong tennis champion- ship, will be matched against Tam Yoc-fong, local schoolboy on the stand court this after- noon for right of entry into the semi-final.

Lai, who has beaten two former! champlons in his progress to the present stage of the tournament, is strongly favoured to win to-day. His finest achievement was in the last round when he eliminated S. A. Rumfahn, holder of the title. after losing the first set,

The possessor of a powerful forehand drive and high class ser- vice, Lal is a dangerous opponent for any local player, and if his two chief strokes are working

OF

Festival Eve who is expected to

at Fanling on Sunday.

FIRST

EXTRA

amoothly to-day, he will probably MEETING

hit Tam off the court.

more

Nevertheless, Tam, by his clever victory over E. C. Fincher, thrice! runner-up for the championship, will prove a worthy opponent, and his steadiness from the baseline

the may' easily upset vigorous and enterprising Lal,

HOW TAM MAY WIN. The court has had two days in recover from recent which to

be in rains, and promises to excellent condition.

If on the slow side, it will who can

While speaking of the Chul nearly lost the match in bustling day afternoon at the Rizal Memo.slightly favour Tam,

bowling it is interesting to note the effect tennis is having upon the trundling of G.R.M. Ricketts. At one time the best slow bowler in the Colony, his longth of recent months hu been variable, and I understand it in due very largely to kis tennis

activities.

Of course, tennis is a very nice guine for those who don't like cricket, and it is infinitely, easier

obtain as it requires a short time and a small area.

But one cannot help feeling sorry that with so many people who play tennis and do not dream of playing cricket that a cricketer should lose his form in this way.

I rather gather that the Navy for runs to win it in rather a short time. Over the three hundred and thirty runs were scored in the after- noon's play.

.

C.S.C.C. felt the loss of Sayer, whose knee let him down, and made a sorry show against Garthwaite and Elvin both of whom bowled very steadily. The Army victory however was not by ten wickekts as Williams was caught at the wicket with the score at sixty four, two short of the C.S. total.

Baker of the Civil Service crock ed, his foot and had to go off after He should have had two or three wickets with any luck.-

four overs.

JUNIOR DIVISION.

REVIEWED

(By "Captain Foster")

THE SEASON

CAPT.

FOSTER SUGGESTS

SOME WINNERS

ENTERTAINING CARD FOR PUNTERS

FAVOURITE PONIES TO FIGURE

AMONG STARTERS

son.

(By "Captain Foster")

Many expressions of regret will no doubt be heard that the races next Sunday will be the last for this, Sea- These meetings-under N, H. Rules are ex- tremely popular and well patronized affording; as they do, a very pleasant outing to the new territory amid most congenial surroundings.

Sunday's card is attractive) As far as this "Classic" goes, we and has been carefully compiled, shall see our best field in years Fields in all the events should be as there will be at least six star-

ters, good and finishes close, as far as Sweet Life-if he starts-is not it can be foreseen, there being to be despised and this observation no outstanding pony in any race also applies to No Fear (if he if all the entrants compete. starts) who I understand is fencing Ifke a good 'un. Duke of Milan will run well but I cannot see him beating Borgomaster. The Gad- wall has shown himself to be a first fighter over hurdles and I think he will run well in this race and will be dangerous, but all the same my vote goes to

An innovation has been made in the Ladies Race. Instead of the usual flat race, the event next a hurdle race. Sunday will be I doubt whether an after. This in itself speaks well for the noon's racing at the Happy indies as it goes to show that their Valley has given so much plea-riding must have been considered sure to the crowd as the Meet-of a standard high enough to war ing witnessed on Saturday last.rant such a race.

Now to the merits of the Everyone was hugely delighted

"Jorrock's" Plate.-A hurdle to see Nell Gwyn trounce her ponies:-

Volunteer March Handicap-race for Hunters of 1 miles. field and win the Randwick Plate in the record time of 1-47 Hurdle race of 1 miles. The For this event I cannot see any-

Roundhead can win if he kes but thing to beat 3/5 for the mile..

he is far too unreliable for me

Manila, Mar. 12. The P.1. olympic football select tion again bowed in defeat at the hands of the visiting England soe- cerites from H. M. S. Eagle in their return game held yester

Lai prefers the flat racket and a rial Field. The score was 3 to 2. produce eut shots with facility.

I understand that this win to plump on him. Bob is unknown The local football combination nice lively court. So strong is the consisting of the leading soccer Canton player in his driving that and if his touch should. luminaries in the city played a he leaves very little margin for respectable brand of football, but error, they were incapable of holding in desert him, it will not be surpris

Tam himself, has a very punish- check the fast working outfit from ing to find Tan win on his errors. the Eagle. The English booters played superb football and during ing forehand, full of top-spin, but sit his buckhand is at present purely defensive. He has Improved his the first half they had the uation well in hand.

game by better volleying and if againat Fincher, his prospects of he uses his head as well as he did winning are not lightly to be dis- counted.

During the first twenty minutes the visiting soccerites scored two goals as against one for the local combination. The British sailors. displayed good team work and be- wildered their opponents with

The match starts at 4.30, and shappy passing and hard booting, there should be a big attendance.

In the second canto the local kickers redoubled their efforts and

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BURGOMASTER.

GALLANT FOX..

If there is going to be an upset think it will come through Ike. Ladies Hurdle RaceA Handi- cap for Hunters of 1 mile. Cloudy Eve. Devon, Glen Shee, Golden Star, Wembley Stag. and Wisdom Stag (If he starts) appear to be the best of the entrants in this race. All these ponies have good

is the first registered by His to me. The others will run well Excellency the Governor on and I think the race will shew the Hongkong course, and I Pat, The Curlew and White Stars feel safe in predicting that his in the picture.. Of these three, popular colours will be the my fancy in

WHITE STARS. first to pass the winning post on many more occasions dur-

St. Patrick's Handicap.-Hurdle ing the year, provided his race of 11⁄2 miles. Celerity. Fes handsome mare remains intival Eve and Mouche are winners chances of winning and the an- such fine fettle.

this Season and Christmas Belle imals I like best are Glen Shee, has been a consistent, performer Golden Star and Wembley Stag, Again, every one must have in the past. No Fear and The and I think they will be concerned been most pleased to see their Gont are well known on the flat with the finish. The pony with

hear they are good hurd-the best credential is favourite, Diana Bay, win the and Hongkong Handicap, "A" clase.lers. A very good race is predict-

WEMBLEY STAG · She only got home by a short headed-and-the-three 1-lke best are but, thankfully, the verdict was in Festival Eve, No Fear and Christ- and my second fancy is Glan Shee. her favour. The majority of uamas Belle. To win I select

The Sappers made a poor show, tried hard to beat their adversa- against the Club, who went in tali rles, but the English players rose CAER CLARK HOCKEY. have followed her brilliant career foremost when they had to bat and to the occasion and for every

did nearly as badly until Potter strong, aagault of the locals they

from the beginning and we have always been thrilled by her splen-

FESTIVAL EVE. Fanling Grand National & Pierce

The Governor's Cup.-A hundi--

cap over approximately 2 miles of fair hunting country. Tom Cob- ley. (180 hs), Winchester Stak (172

send up a team to Shangha! next The University just beat the Civil countered with a sweeping attack/ Central British Ladies Beat did action, not to mention the case Grove Memorial Cup-A Handi-lbs) and Skewbald Grimn (168 lbs)

I don't know if we are going

October, but if we do Ricketts one of our Arst Choices.

OUR NEXT INTERPORT.

to

and Armstrong made a good stund.

is

to

Service second-thanks largely Fernando. R.A.S.C. did well to beat the K.C.C. second eleven, who Ahould have done much better. Vaughan and Forsythe did most of

that fairly dazed, the Filipino team battled fur- layers. The iously for sometime and at times displayed flashy football.

in which she has accounted for Recreio Juniors. her races. Frankly, I admire her cap Steeplechase of 2 mlies. are the three ponlea that will ali the three place positions. At the weights, the raco will be very open The Central British Association so much that I cannot contemplate Ladies gained two further points in the thought of her being defeated.

Then another public favourite, SOLDIER OF BRITAIN'S QUALITY, and each one of these three ponies the Caer Clark Cup competition when

Although defeated and in re-has an undeniable chance of win- In their first meeting, the they defeated the Club de Recreio Woodland Stag, ran one of his

race of the Ing to the scale of weights-Soi- but not In what I consider first the work for the soldiers as Eagle won by the odd goal in Ladles "B" eleven by six goals to all best races to win the Moonie Ponda celpt of 23 lbs or 20 lbs. accordning. The "Skewbald" has won, expected, Recreio had little trouble five. This game was also played on the home ground at King's Park Handicap, the last

yesterday afternoon. The winners day, in which he was not the most dier of Britain gave us a taste of class company, but he may be good led by five clear goals at the interval. fancied. in beating the Police by nine at the Rizal Memorial Field.

his quality. He has shewn him- enough to cause an upset. I know self to be a pony of class, and in the capabilities, of the other two In the second half, though they Writing down | wickets.

and my choice is The local football players are

found the пот onco, These three wins gave great a year's time when he has con- now training for the Far Eastern only. Olympics which will be held here the C. B. A. continued to maintain satisfaction to the masses and they solidated himself, I am sure he The Club very nearly came from May 12 to May 19. These the pressure but the frequency of naturally gave vent to their feel-will be an animal that will cora offside and sticks' robbed them of crepper when they messed about players are being tried out, and many chances. E. Woolley netted Ings by lustily cheering as each mand the highest respect in any with their order down at the valley those that will show good stuff three of the goals, M. L. Whitley one, winner and rider were being led field in which he starts,

B match with Craigengower first eleven. They were one short, I will finally be drafted to make the while the other two wore defeated by past the stand to the weighing-in gather, and proceeded to lose five P.I. olympic football outfit.

In this connection we ought to have a pretty strong side if we send one, and if (a big "If") people can get away. naner at random, one has T.A. Pearce, G.R.M. Ricketts. H. Owen Hughes, A.C. Beck, G.S. Dunkley, E.C. Fincher, Capt. P.V. Williams,

C.C. Garthwaite, F.D. Pereira and

A.W. Hayward. For the eleventh place I can think of dozens of people!

FRIENDLY.

wickets including T.A. Pearce and Hayward for twenty three runs-

Of course the great trouble is Robert Lee doing most of the that people cannot always get away damage.

but I hope to see a game played mal a full alde go up. According to the usual routine a Hongkong side should go up the month after next, but I understand that it is proposed to make a change now in view of the frequency of wet weather in May up to Shanghul.”

LOOKING FORWARD.

They might well have been beaten had not Owen Hughes

and Ricketts put on eighty-nine

with

TO-MORROW'S GAMES.

Miss

Recreio defenders.

Cooper's Swimming In Australia

Mins Joyce Cooper, in a letter des- patched before leaving Sydney for the Australian Championships

women's

at

onclosure,

Being a somewhat indifferent starter he lost at least ten lengths when the gate was released, and thorefore his performance is all the more meritorious and convin-

Achievements cing us the race was a gallop in the

NEW TECHNIQUE. Although J. C. P. Besford falled

TOM COBLEY.

SALE OF PONIES.

Surprise Secures The Best Price.

real sense of the word from start and muscular development of an to finish, the individual quarters for the distance of 14 milca be- Badge

RACING AT MACAO. mentor, Miss adult, Her Francis, is faced with a problem. As Ing 29 2/5-56 4/6-127-1.67 3/6 a breast stroke, a back stroke, or 2.29 3/6:

A subscription griffin of this season, On the whole, Backers should surprise, owned by Triumvir, secured for the ninth and last wicket. Brisbane, pays a tribute to the high Robert had five for fifty-one.

Average standard shown in the Now yards, course. Miss Bonnie Mealing, a freestyle swimmer, and it she is to:

Wales South

swimming too, is travelling, as well as when reach the top rung specialistation is also have had a good day as the the best price at the pony roup held pontes more or less ran true to yesterday afternoon at the paddock When the C.C.C. batted, things championships she also makes anhe took seconal place in the Olympic essential,

form, the only surprise being that of the Hongkong Jockey Club, Raco were all in favour of the bowlers. few illuminating comments regarding inck-stroke, and it is plain to see

have a fav

of Dancing Butterfly who readily Course. Messrs. Hughes & Hough Beck and Redmond had at one time Australian women's prospects at the that the Australians analyses of 4-1-6-2 and 4-Empire Games. Miss Cooper has ourite's chance in the newly-Instituted

to bent his English 150 yards back-won the Tytam Handicap "A" being the auctioneers. Many owners 1-2 respectively but R. Lee also Patricia Norton. Unfortunately, her

high opinion of the 11-year-old medley relay at the Empire Games.

In 1 postscript, Miss Choper stroke record, he gave the impression class, and paid a dividend of $266- and jockeys tornet up and joined a While on the subject of next came off with the bat and they met club could not send her to compete writes: "I am being rushed off my that he could have done so had the/60 on each of his 63 tickets in the the bid:ling, Alacrity, also owned by

no further success. Alec

together with their prices, and names ter in the National events at Brisbane, feet, and don't expect to do well in opposition been stronger, as he appari. The two favourities in this Triumvir, was disposed of at good

of sonic season 1 do tippe that the Pearce chewed up the tall-after where she had quite a good chance the Australlan 220 yards champion- peared to be more content to watch raco, Classic Hall and Tiny Star price. The full list of ponics sold,

will spend a short time revising the League 12-25-4 pretty useful ( 1 Miss Frances Bult.

air nt 1 pm and race that evening." Ing. ard swam in the United Univer. The Riders. Bussra. Leo Frost below of the purchasers,, appears California, $70; Darien, $105, Mr. Rules and having authoritative shall be very interested to see the In addition to Miss Norton, who Anyhow, the air trip did not affect Berford swum in the United Univer- (Diana Bay and Woodland Stag)

nt Liverpool Benny Proulx (Nell Gwyn and J. L. Jordan; Young Companion, $120, copies printed.

final figures of the Club bowling.) returned 64 3-sec. for 100 yards Miss Cooper's swimming in the sligh- sities Championships

rolling heavily from

the Dancing Butterfly) and Norman Mr. Mak Chal; Willdo, $120; Dawn 联 50 yards lup In test, as she won the 220 yards fairly he was

arm stroke: Deltz ench

(Soldiers "Britain" and View, $75, Chlu_Kes; Income Tax, The confusion and doubt that The C.C.C. only managed to collect over

the Domain Roths; thero are easily in 2min. 42sec., figures which shoulders with

swims with the arms wxiste at the present is simply sixty-one.

four other Sydney giris still in their broke both the Australian and the but he now

working independently from the "Italy") rode with good judgment. $96, Mr. S. Y. Tsao) Black Prince, shuri, and it is their job to look

leena-Mollie Mitchell, Kitty McKay, English records! Dorothy Withers, and Thorn Dennis.

several interesting shoulders, and Miss Beatrice Wol- Mr. Leo Front has left the Colony 875; Blue Plano, $761 Mon: Talisman, the same on furlough and I wish him a $100, Mr. Y. 8. Au: Guy Fawkes, after the League.

aho The K.C.C. will be at home to the who all beat 60sec. for 100 yards features at the Empire Club match stenholme conformed to

turned out happy holiday. He will be sadly $105; Battling Horne, $109, Wa Kee: Managed Currency, 126, Mak Fak Another point I should like to see Civil Service to-morrow and should over a long course. In the club against Manchester Swimmers at the technique when la a proliminary meeting-Informal bont them, although the G.S. term fivo-a-side relay State championship Marchall street Baths. Most impres in the back-stroke match against the missed by his many admirers onkin; Grey Pony, 165; Aran Tube $100,

Bournemouth representative,

Mine the course where he has delighted fam; Afrasier Hall, $120, Mr. S. We.. of secretaries to rough cut won a friendly on that ground some (each over 100 yards), the winning sun was the forensis Yvonne Glover. The fact that. Be many by the fine races he rode. Tang; Banquet Hall, 8800, Mr. It. J.

team, Sydney, averaged 678cc. per Manchester schoolgirl, Bliss Zipha ford and Mine Wolstenholme both fixture list which would be adjusted time ago. The Club are nearly wimmer after each member of the Grant, who has a fine turn of speed, showed the same back-stroke fen- and it was nltogether fitting that Law; Musle Hall, 300, Mr. S. Y. Tano; at the General Beating. It is not sure to beat University-barring team had competed in the N.S.W. good streke technique, and excellent tures supports the view that the he should close his riding caroor Taranto, 305, Mr. S. Y. Tano: Lucky. ian cary, business, of course.

it the uncertainty of Cricket-while in 100 yards individual championship. Judgment in a 100 yards free style Manchester school have adopted the for this season by winning on his Face, $180, Mr. Tsao] Scar Face; $136, Dr. L. 8hlu-ki; Naughty Face, $86, the cards aro, I think,

more adrift a friendly the L.R.C. valt Cralgon-This form certainly supports Miss match. A much more

which last ride (Woodland Stag). experienced technique of limb faciation

Mr. Tano; Checky Face, $100, Mr. this year than they over have been, gower.

Cooper's opinion that the Australians opponent, Miss Helen Varcoe, led by has been generally observed, in the SHANGHAI JOCKEY COMING. 11. 8. Chan; Alexandra Hall, 306; For instance in the Navy card

will win the women's relay at the about a foot when they turned for South for the past five or six years.

Swan, $200, Mr. Fisher: Vriday, $200, the Navy first Eleven are down to The only Junior League match of Empire Games in London, if they the last length: then the Manchester

Although A. II. Pearman failed to

I hear that Mr. Jim Pote Hunt Dr. Heldy: Bay Mare, $100 King play the C.8.C.C. at home. The which I am aware is between the send their best team.

girl came away to win by five yards win the 100 yards match for shoe is shortly due here on transfer, Salmon, 170, fr. 11. J. Law: Kitap,

pire Club against J. Whiteside, CS.C.C, are down to play thỏ K.C.C. | Univeralty and H.K.C.C. at Pok- FASTER THAN AT LOS ANGELES. · Miss. Grant's supporters were.rathor Londoner put up his bost 100 yards] and this indeed is welcome nowa. B160; Rolling day, $99, MY, TWAO;! at Happy Valley, and the K.C.C. fulam-The home side can hardly

The Olymple breast-stroke ard down to play the 0.8.0.0. at hope to win if the Club second is

title disappointed with her time as she swim by returning 66 8-5 nec., and He does not come as a stranger Buck, $120 Dorumbella, 3100: White holder, Miak Claire Dannis, fa, ac had returned fesec, la har home bath, had he got off smartly and net west as he has often riddon here, and Butterfly, $116, Tano; Jolly Batter fly, 100, TsaoSinging Butterfly, Kowloon, Actually the last fixturent full strength.

cording to Mine Cooper, a certainty Hut Miss Grant's performance was et time by looking round at the last his, capabilities in the saddle-be- $100, Prostwick, 2001 hen, 8100) King. gopresents the true state of affairs. I cannot conclude theso notes for the Empire breast-stroke title, equivalent to her trial form when turn, there is but little doubt that hoing wall known--require no ven- of Jaas, $100) Comick's Choice, #110) without expressing, on behalf of She is swimming faster than when the difference in balks is taken into would have touched, or beaton, sotilation from me, beyond saying thangte 1100, Trad Per Be 170 LAST WEEK'S GAMES,

she won at Los Angelem in 1982; consideration. So far: as stroko is Pearman is now close on the heula myself and of all cricketors, our Miss Cooper saw her win the N.B.W concathed: Miss Grant, stood out as of the loading British sprinters, and that his arrival is most opportune, Woo Hooj Gola Key, $90, MER deepest sympathy with Frank 220 yards breastroke champion raciala Elylab walle, despite her with bit of luck may take front there being a dearth of good Dalej Farama, 110196 THEFT

The University on paper had

There

were

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