1934-04-20 — Page 19

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1984.

REVELATIONS OF THE 3RD

NAVY HALL

Many racing enthusiasta will, I am sure, regret to hear that Navy Hall succumbed to an attack of Colic on Wednes." day evening last., He was n most genuine racer and won many good racen at Happy Valley alneo hļa debut in 1932. Originally owned by Mr. Ho Kom-long, he was later Hold to Mr. Samson and it was for this gentleman that he won most of his races. Next week I will give hin turf him. tory. In detail for the benefit of renders, but I might bere mention that, during Eks racing career, he has been de- moted to on low as "C" class. His racing nuceennes however, merlted his promotion to "A" cines, in which category he was recently placed.

SENATORS LOSE DOUBLE HEADER

DAY OF EXCITING

BASEBALL

New York, April 19. The collapse of Washington Senators in double header against Boston was a feature, of today's major league baseball.

ten

rina

The Senators were nosed out in the first game, and well beaten in the second. New York Yankees were in a happy frame of mind. Hcuring

against Philadelphia.

Bud Parmelee was in fine pitching form In the Giants v Philadelphin National League match, when the latter were blanked out and the Giants scored two runs.

Full Beorem

Router were.

as supplied by

HE ກ

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Chleago...

Hartnett homered)

Cincinnati

G 2

Boston

#

0

Brooklyn

*

0

(The mulch was called off

EXTRA MEETING

CONDITIONS WHICH SUIT SOLDIER OF CHINA

1

IS COPPER IDOL TO BECOME A

PUBLIC IDOL?

WEST PARADE'S PERFormance NOT ALTOGETHER A SURPRISE

(By "Captain Foster")

In my notes last week I hinted at the possibility of seeing many well backed ponies "go under" on the strength of a hard course, but I did not imagine that the reversal of form would have been so pronounced. Such is the glorious uncertainty of racing! My nap tip in Sancy Face, was the only animal to score a win and she just managed to secure the first position by a head.

The greatest disappointment to see him give shocking displays. me was the poor display of Bistre 1 also said that the opposition last In the Subscription Grimns Spring Saturday was not strong, and that, Handicap in which race he literally I could not see him run unplaced. ran nowhere, -

We all know he was in most Soldier of China has shewn as accommodating mood and showed a that he is a good pony when condi-clean pair of heels to the rest of

tions under-font are firm and, al-

though he won the Hongham Bay Handicap In most convincing style in 2-32 4/5 for the Champions dis tanoe. I do not think he is the equal of either Soldier of Britain or Brilliant Star.

3

BRITAIN AND

Fred Perry, English tennis ace, with F. Robb, champion of India, who met in an exhibition match at Bombay to aid the vietima of the recent earthquake.

the field in the Mirs Bay Handicap "HOBBS" GATES A BAN

Nor was the win of West Parade unexpected. I mentioned last Fri- day that he was fancied and tipped bim for the second position in the Commonwealth Handicap, Second Section). It was therefore sur

Dally Double.

SURPRISE PERFORMANCE,

HER DAVIS CUP CHANCES

VERY BRIGHT, THINKS G. P. HUGHES

CONSIDERS AUSTRALIANS WILL

FIGURE PROMINENTLY

IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS MADE BY. VIVIAN MCGRATH

G. P. Hughes, captain of the British team who recently toured Australia, is confident that Great Britain will retain the Davis Cup, Inter- viewed prior to the team's departure for Europe, Hughes emphasised the difference between victories gained whilst touring and those. obtained in the Davis Cup.

"When Great Britain sela out to want to his father and with down- defend the Davis Cup this year," cast eyes naked whether he could he said, "nothing will be left to give up cricket for lawn tennis.. chanco. The best men will be A. K. Quist, by the way, cele- trained for that challenge round, brated his twenty-first birthday and will be allowed to play only during the Australian champion- against the beat professionals and ships by a victory in partnership best men available. It will be a with D. P. Turnbull over R. Dunlop campaigu planned for the retention and C. Angua in three sets. of the trophy. The Australian

UPON WOMEN team will have to carry their ATHLETES

Free State Refuses To

Alter Previous Decision

London, Apr. 13.

to secure

Įrackets successfully to the leading; Icentros of Europe, and play on all) types of courts. Provided they įsurvive the earlier rounds, and thej

Perry To

inter-zone final, they will at best Remain An

Amateur

(have only a short concentrated pre-} paration in England for that vital challenge round.”

¡SUFFERING FROM A REACTION.

was asked at his home near Ealing,

Great Compliment To The Surrey Idól I will, however, concede that prising to see that he was not Soldier of China has been un-backed in the

When the new wall is complet Incly insofar that, until last Having hened that Great, Hall had at the Oval, the main entrance is Saturday, he has had to race on put up a very good gallop and to be furnished with gates bearing n soft course on which he nppar- finished strongly. thought he the hame of the most famous Sur- ently cannot act to advantage. would win. I always had a fearrey batsman.

Irish women are not to take part! Recalling the performances of NO INTEREST IN Thin Information is so much to of Racing Triumph's gameness and Hobbs has already exbled from in athletic events. A proposal to McGrath and Quist in 1933 Hughes

PROFESSIONALISM the good for future guidance, and am now inclined to ignore his India is the committee expressing raise the ban placed on them remarked that McGrath was easily) we must not overlook the decisive prospects for the future, and this his approval and appeciation of failed

support at a beaten by Perry and Austin and

"I am not interested," was the victory of Soldier of Germany in observation, I think, can also be this "wonderful compliment." It specially convened meeting of the twice by Lee. They were no match the Colonial Stakes in the very applied to Great Hall.

is a peculiarly happy method of National Athletic. and Cycling for overseas players then, und In Inconic reply of F. J, Ferry, un- creditable time of 2-00 4/5 for the

commemorating the great player's

Association of the Irish Free face of their granted improvement, doubtedly the best lawn tennis mile, the separate quarters being: Wonderful Stag has a habit of prowess at the Oval, inasmuch as State at Dublin, this following on they have yet to reproduce their player in the world to-day, when he 29 3/5: 30 1/5: 30 2/5: 30 3/6. "bobbing up" when least expected, the same thing was done for "W. a recommendation urging the in-Australian form overacas. I am fully aware that the pony was and he made no mistake when he G.", his rival În century records.

clusion of women in athletics! "I should be sorry to think we W.. whether he was going to be- earrying 6 hs, less than weight somewhat easily won the Common-

The great rates at Lord's were which was passed at the annual British players were anything near come a professional. He had just, for inches, but this does not detract wealth Handicap (First Section) in erected in memory of Dr. Grace, Congress of the Association re-jour top at present. We are suffer- returned from the eight-months from his meritorious performíunee, the very good time of 2-35 1/6 fot and bear an Inscription to that cently.

ing a craction from our exertions tour to the United States and Aus- the At once, must effect. Mr. "Ferdie" Scires rods a very the mile and a quarter. I

President of last year. I would point out that tralia. clever race on him but, in view of confess that this performance came

Blackrock, one of the most in- in the off season year we lost 11;

tentatively up- "I have been fluential Roman Catholic colleges three tests played in South Africa.proached several times by profes in the country, quoting the Pope's but we returned to Europe.and woulsional organisers, but have never Encyclical on the subject of the Davis Cup."

had a concrete proposal," he said. women in athletics, declared that

Hughes readily admitted that I had, they would have received no boy from the college would be McGrath and Quist have made the same reply us I have given allowed to compete at any meet rapid progress since last year you." ing in which women were taking "Particularly has the development

of McGrath surprised us. Whether "What about going in tor poli- An animated controversy in the it is the conditions of his home, tics?" he was asked, to which his Free State Press resulted.

from land, or the courts here, or the father, Mr. S. F. Perry, a former Borotrá Backs Great

which it soon became clear that natural reaction of a young boy M.P. for Kettering, replied: "Fred the notion of Blackrock College being among his own people and used to help me in my electioneer Britain To Win had the support of all the other his own crowd, I cannat say, ut ing, and I know how he could

f colleges in the Free State.

At there is no doubt McGrath I put thlugs across when addressing Basing his predictions on what the specially convened meeting, it a happier player here, more venture-the crowd from the platforma." But I would, however, aut warily and in which he shone to advantage not put too much reliance on a fur-were on Wonderful Stag and Maybe jokingly called his "great was decided that no action should some, and with a great deal mor. I have the impression that for the 5100ther sparkling display on his part. flower Mr Harriman had two theory of probabilities-Jean be taken to implement the decision Thitiative

very popular wing on The Bodega Borotra, the French tennis player, Į of the congress regarding the and Copper Idol. His old time sald in mail week: "England has participation af rush on Copper Idol was

50 chantes out of 100 to retain Fathletics. pleasing to watch. Mr. Soares the Davis Cup. the United States win on Soldier of Germany is de-hus 25 chances, Australla 15. Eorotra revealed that he end serving of mention as the animal France five, and Japan five. 1 Brugnon would play in the Davis we know is no arm-chair ride. place the United States over Cup doubles this year, while Mer- Mr. Paul Botello handled West Australia because of its doubles Ho and Bousons would take care

on the singles. Parade nicely, and Mr. Tam Man strength."

th-seenth inning owing to heavy

fog).

Ph2adephin

New York

0 5 1. 2 4 0.

at the indifferent display of the pony'ns a surprise to me as I did not

In future the principal entrance in the capable hands of Messrs. think him good enough to beat the gates at Kennington Oval will be as the "Hobbs" rates. Sung and Deitz in previous races, pontes he did. His light weight known in which Soldier of Germany has (140 lbs.) was all in his favour but which will be completed in time of the ricket shewn very marked tendencies to; he was well handled by Mr. Nor for the opening run off the course, nn it were, by man Deltz who finished Very scason. hugging the outer rail, I cannot any strongly on him. that. I am satisfied

(Bill Terry homered and Bud Parmelee allowed only three hits

to the eighth inning after which he was punished),

Pittsburgh

St. Loula

14 10 2

A fi

AMERICAN League.

Washington ..... Boston.

Julius Soliers,

from Baltimore scored

run for Boston).

Washington

Boston

as to

his In Good Time run very badly in THE DAVIS CUP |part.

by The Bodega. and "mud" and it will therefore be Classic Hall captured the Tai Wen interesting to see how he will per Bay Handicap. form on his next outing on a good

intense dislike to galloping in readily gameness. The pony may have anthe Unión Plate which was won

| course.

4 7 2

(Cisse) homered for Boston),

New York

*

It newcomer

home

6

13 1

10 13 1

3

A. 9

9 11

3

3

2.

(Dickey and Lazzeri homered).

Philadelphia ....

(Johnson hit two home runs),

Detroit

(Gehringer humered).

Chicago

St. Louis

Cleveland er 3

(300 Vosmick homered for Cleveland with a 400 foot drive)..

Dunne. Of Arsenal Also Says "No"

REFUSES TO BE TRANSFERRED

Another famous internatiosial]

ORION.

Mr. Deitz had a field day, winn ing four races, and the two rides

Wa rode a well timed race Classic Hall,

must

ON

THE MACAO MEETING

GOOD PROGRAMME ARRANGED

women in

Colony To Receive Tennis Interport Invitation

SHANGHAI L.T.A., PREPARING FOR SUCCESSFUL. SEASON

Asteanis holds

in

nument politics will not be seri- oualy considered.. He

playing wonderful!

"I have come away greatly Im- tennis. I would not say Perry pressed with the Australians," Mr. was at his top when McGrath Perry Jun, said. "They have so bent him- have seen him play much young talent that mero better but the magnificent vic youths in their teens can play in tory of young McGrath will surreal championship form. Vivian Frise critics abroad, as it no McGrath is 30 points better in doubt Eurprised his own Aus Australin than he was over here. tral. The Davis Cup is very

"The Australian team-Jack hard to win, and while I admit Crawford, McGrath, Adrian Quist, you Australians have very good and D. Turnbull-will take a lot of cause to be optimistic, I still basting in the Davis Cup. I be think Britain holds the trumps."lieve they will be our challengera nt

Wimbledon next July."

FOR WIMBLEDON.

The Australian lady champion. Miss Joan Hartigan, seems certain to complete at Wimbledon this year. Having won the Australian titlo

Perry holds the American and Australian championship.

for the second consecutive year CANTON INTER-CLUB`

TENNIS MATCH

Canton Citizens To Meet Deutscher Klub

Canton, April 19.

races, including two unofficial exception to the rule, as the Asso-coveted Taggart Cup, at present N.S.W.L.T.A. has already agreed be played on the courts of the

forthcoming.

An

record,

season Invariably **om-

games (

con- men's

one of the slon. Dules for the commence-jand those of New South Wales, leading places in the world of mont of the league and champion-Victoria, South Australia, Queens- sport, naturally it commands af ships will be advertised at a later land and New Zealand she la (By "Captain Foster") very large following among the date.

Inaturally anxious to go abroad, but! An attractive programme has hai writes the M. C. D. Newa.

cosmopolitan population of Shung-

is unlikely to be able to do so From the spectators" point of unless sent by the A.LT.A. been drawn up for the Macao) Governed by an Association with view, the coming season should Financint arrangements have Meeting which will be held at efficient executives and a council present unlimited interest, as the already been discussed with Mr. Arela Preta, Macao, on Sunday composed of representatives of Association no doubt will extend Brookes. Should the A.LT.A. de- next. The entries are fairly aflated clubs the past seasons

an invitation to their old rivals, eide that it is desirable for Miss good, and I expect to see close generally have proved successful the Hongkong Association, to send Harligan to go the expenses of her finishes in the majority of the fand, judging by present Indica- an Interport team to Shanghai tour may be shared by that body been arranged between the Can- An Inter-club tennis match has about the middle of September to the NSW.LT.A., and Mr. T. J. races. There are, in all, seven tions, this reason, should be no contest the right to hold the Hartigan Cher father).

ton Citizens' Athletic Association The

and the Deutsche Garten Klub to clation intend to map out events confined to Lady riders elaborate programme which will held by this port, also to arrange to pay its share. and Members of the Hongkong tand to surpass any on

auch other exhibition

Deutsche Garten Klub on Saturday footballer, James Dunne, whose{ Copper Idol, whom "Captain Foa- Volunteer Mounted Troop, two provided the necessary support is will prove of interest. Captains, Australia that at the age of 14

The story is going the rounds and Sunday naxt." transfor was sought by a promís ter" suggests may become the public extremely popular events."

league team managers, and players A. K. Quist had no interest in lawn on Saturday, and at 10.30 am on Play will commence at 3 pm. nent First Division club, refused idol before the end of this racing I cannot say very much regard-) The

must be congratulated on the to leave the Arsena), making, with that of Alex Jame's...

ing the Unofficial races as I do mences with the league competi. assistance they rendered the Hon. tennis. Quist's father, a promin- Sunday. The matches will two such refusals, within 24 hours.

not know the form of the ponies son, which forms one of the most Secretary during the past season ent cricketer in his day, has stated sist of Indica singles, on his next competing in the Huddersfield Town spent sever appearance on the course, I shall flandicap, and I am also uncertain clubs of a fair nized membership. submitted the returns and results as a cricketer, and he was sure that doubles, and there will be sixteen Volunteers Interesting, events among local by the able manner in which they that his son gave distinct promise singles, mixed doubles, and men's al hours negotiating for Dunne's then be satisfied with his honesty, as to the acceptances for the ladies In these league matches, ten

of matches.

he would have gone far in the matches in all. tranfer, Dunne is the Irish In-and predict many more wins, and

The teama are as followA:---- ternational centre forward whof in better company.

players are required in thoir At a Council meeting held last I expect to nec Sea View run well respective divisions. The fact that evening, it was unanimously decid-Quist's great school friend, during clation. Mrs. Leung, Mrs. Liu, At the age of 16, however, Canton Citizens Athletic A880- was transferred last September

A PUBLIC IDOLT

in the Belvoir Handleap (Second there are two divisions in the ed that the official hall from Sheffield United to the Ar- Is Copper Idol going to be the Section), and Semper Idem should lengue aflords an opportunity to Association for this year will become over to the Jawn tennis courts ling, Chan Cht-leung, Szeto, Bick, of the vacation, suggested that he should Liu, Yat-fong, Leung, Lau Fook senal at a fee of £8,000.

public's fol this year by proving be there or thereabouts in the the player of medium standard to the Slazenger, but all other balls and give hini a knock up. He was Dr. Wong, Chiu Chee-wo, and Leo, Negotiation reached a point of himself to be the outstanding "sub" Redale Handicap. As regards the improve his game and adds to his will be nocepted if agreeable to vory loth to do so, describing tennis agreement between the clubs, but of 19347 He has now wou four First Section of the Belvoir Handl- interest by meeting plate weekly por parte competition is to com- corsented to go, and, on their re- R. P. Nawell, C. E. Watson, H. Deutsche Garten Klub-MIE.. when the matter was put to Dunne races in succcasion and his wins cap, No Fear and King's Parade

players out both partice in the competition. as a "pussy" game. He eventually Kanter, Mrs. Fischer, G. Bodiker, ho refused to agree.

have been accomplished in an should be prominent at the finish. fixtures. In this manner, there is mence on Wednesday, May 30, and turn his father naked him how he Rode, H. Schneider, E. Diilner, H. Dunne earned distinction with effortless manner. I opine a great with a start, I favour the chances wider scope to require experience the closing dates for the chamulon-liked the game, to which Quist von Edson, P. Beckmann, Shefeld United in the 1930-31 future for him, and he has shown of The Carp in the Victoria Hand- which will pave the way to com- ahips will be: Mixed doubles, replied "not bad." His school season, when he was the lending us that all courses (wet or dry) are cap and, in his absence, I would petition in the opon champion June 1; mon's singles ("B" Class), friend, however, commented in a Mrs. Kanter will play in the mizod For the Deutsche Garten Klub, acorer with 41 goals to his credit. alike to him.

be inclined to support Co-ship. I ships. It is anticipated that the Aug. ; men's singles "A" Claga), somewhat disgusted tone, "Gee, he doubles with G. Bodikor, and Mro. He has gained six caps for Ireland, Mayflower's win was not. an understand Hell for Leather will entries will be almost identical Aug. 5; men's doubles, Aug. can beat me now, and he never hit Fischer with C. E. Watson. Mrs.

Arsonal have signed on Drake, expected. In my last notes I said not be starting. Wakeflold should with last year's, except perhaps International doubles the young centre forward from he is an uncertain poay. I have have no dimeulty in winning the the inclusion

(Roperja ball before to-day.” Mag Leung and Mrs. Liu have not yet of the Junior Cap). Aug. 5; ladies' singles, Aug. The story goes on that after an announced with whom ther-will Sonthamptna. The fee was £6,000, seen him run good races and I have Stadium Stakes.

Athletic Club in the Second "Divi-6; Indies' doubles, Aug. 0.

other visit to the courte, quispaly for the Canton Citizens

I again successful

race.

game.