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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1984.

AUSTRALIAN PONIES

DRAW MADE FOR NEW BATCH

ALL SHOW GOOD PROMISE

The draw for the new batch of Australian pontes which arrived in Hongkong recently, was made by Lady Peel and Mr. C. Gordon Mackie at the Jockey Club Jast evening before a large gathering of members, including H. E. the Governor (Sir William Peel).

All of the ponics show high promise and they are considered to form one of the best batches yet received from the Antipodes.

The following was the result of the draw.

1, S. N. Chau, Bay M., 5 yrs, 14.3,'

Sire: Double Court,

2, Lady Southern, Ches, G., & yrs.,

14.1, Sirò: Renaldo,

3, Macklo and Greyburn, Croam M., Bobaiak. Domi:

6 yra, 14.1, Sire: Snowdrop by Snowden.

4, H. Y. Liang, Ches. G., 0 yrs., 14.2, Sire: Master Blz.

b, Kongsi, Bay G., & yes., 14.2, Sird: Royal Comedy,

0. Wonder, Bay M., 4 yrs., 14., Siro: Carbinium,

7, Chan Wing Yung, Brown M.,

yra, 14.1, Stre: Finmark.

8, Mrs. I. Dunbar, Bay G., 6 yrs., 14.1, Sire: Bobniak.

10, Hall and Shenton, Bay Go 14.2, Bire: Orewar. Dam: Signorita.

11, Miss Shenton, Bay M., 6 yrs, 14.2, Sire: Basella,

One of the largest crowds which has yet attended a polo match'in Shanghai was present laat work at the Rats Course and saw the Invaders.defant the Cowboys in the final for the trophy. Above are teams, reading from left to right-Allman, Painter, Culbertson, Sprague (Cowboys); Ñ..G. Harris,

R. N. Harris, R. Moller and J. A. Harris (Invaders).

PHILIPPINE BASEBALL

LEAGUE

FACES DISSOLUTION, PROSPECT

IMPORTANT DECISION TO BE MADE

AT SEPTEMBER MEETING “

LAWN BOWLS SURPRIES

CHAPMAN WINS IN TOURNAMENT

A surprising win was recorded by A. Chapman of the Yacht Club-over J. 8. Landolt of the Cralgengowor Cricket Club when the two met yes- terday at the Civil Service venue in the quarter finals of the Singles Bowls Championship of the Colony.

of the greon. Getting the feel carly, Landolt recorded some good at the woods to go four in front

tenth head.

The Philippine Baseball League which nursed and nurtured local baseball for the past 13 years in order to keep the grand old American pastime "from dying out in the Islands," "faces dissolution. Judge Frank B. Ingersoll, president of the league has announced that a special meeting has been called for September 28 "to give members of the corporation an opportunity

been to act on the proposed dissolution of the league."

Up to then Chapman had playing only moderately well on a Judge Ingersoll declared that The Philippine Baseball League heavy green. From that point Lan several members of the board of has has its ups and downs during doit seemed to lose confidence and which, directors of the league feel that its 13 years of existence. The played a safety-first gamo

same the league "has served its purpose" problem of moving from Nozaleda howover, saw him with the in its self-imposed task of keeping Park and Anding a new home al-winning margin at the twenty-first the game alive in the Philippines, most wrecked the corporation and head when the score was 17-18. This feeling, he explained, is due when the league finally established to the belief that the Philippine itself at Alunan Park, financial Amateur Athletic Federation with troubles began to beset the organi- Its new stadium, facilities and zation. money can carry on the work of

12, G. G. N. Tinson, Ches. M., 4 yrs.. Promoting baseball in the Phip came that the league would be dis-

14.2 Sire: Narraquong.

pinos.

13, Li Shi Pang & Edgar, Ches. Di Hasoball League carried on with "For many years the Philippine yra., 14.3 Bire: Narraquong. 14, S. M. K., Brown M., 4 yra., 14.1the sole Iden of keeping the game Sire: Silver Busk. Dam: Laila,,

15, Early Bird, Bay M., 6 yrs., 14.1 Sire: Amanus.

16, Sir. W. Peel, Ches, G., 3 yrs., 142 Sire: Lillyvell.

17, Leung Kwok Chong, Buy M., & yrs., 14.2 Siro: Tresco.

18, 1 Reidy, Bay G., & yrs., 14,3 Sire: Toyrene. Dam: Barbelveen.

19, H. Seth, Ches. G., 6 yrs., 14.3 Strei Jack Marsh,

20, Fatshan, Bay M., 4 yrs., 14.1 Strat Carwelkin. Dam: Benora.

21, Why, Ches. B., 4 yrs., 14.1 Sire: Jack Marsh.

22. Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Brown M., 4 yrs, 14.1 Sire: Double Court. Dam: Landoyda.

24, L. Dunbar, Ches. M., 4 yrs., 14.2 Sire: Mazarin. Dam by Harvest

King.

Lassic

27, K. Nochieman, Brown G., 4 yrs, 14.2 Sire: Black Adder.

Even before the announcement

solved, members of the board of league was "facing the most crit- directors had indicated that the fent period in its history." The statement was made following on- nouncement that the P.A.A.F. was behind the Manila Bay League and that a series would be conducted at Rizal Memorial Field this son- son.

alive in the Philippines because there was no other ageney and no sultable conditions for conducting organized baseball," the judge de- clared. "Recently, however, many of the board of directors feel that since the P.A.A.F. has a new plant and the facilities to conduct a While Judge Ingersoll announced league the P.B.L. has served its that some of the members of the purpose and should therefore be board of directors of the league believe that the league "has served dissolved."

Its purpose," interviews with other members of the board revealed that they believe "good baseball" will suffer a great setback if not a fatal blow if the P.B.L..

is dis solved. They point out that while

CAN'T GET TEAMS. Further Inquiry into cause be hind the announcement of the dis- solution of the P.B.L., which comes

Chapman began playing inspired bowls and found the jack with in- creasing, certainty, creeping up by Unes and twos to reach 16-17 (alili in Landolt's favour) at the twenty- fourth session.

The next head saw Chapman go ahead to 20-17 and finish the match in the next head at 21-17.

Rinks Finni

The final of the Hongkong Lawn Bowl Open Rinks championship between A. W. Grimmitt's four and G. C. Moss's four has been fixed for Sunday, on the Craigongowor C. C. green, commencing at 3.45 pm. The umpire will be Mr. B. E. Maugham.

AREA SWIMMING

Military Authorities To Hold Meet

on the eve of the annual meeting the P.A.A.F. has adequate facili- The Hongkong. Area swimming

of the directing board revealed ties to conduct baseball league se-ports are to be held in the Y.M.C.A. that the real cause behind the pro-ries the stadium cannot be used bath on Wednesday, September 10

6, Eu Tong Sen, Ches, M., 4 y posed dissolution is the possibility for commercial purposes and hence and Thursday September 20, next.. 14.1 Se: Dunnolar. Dom: Pistol and probability that the league the team participating cannut

will be unable to secure four share la the gate receipts, thereby 21, the Garrison Schools Children -On September-14-and-September teams-teams sufficiently strong taking away an inducement neces-sports ard to take place at the "" to justify the gate charges to sary for first class baseball in the bath, which has been engaged for play in the league.

Phillppines.

quite a number of almliar functions during the next month.

28, D. J. Lewis, Bay M., 6 yrs,

14.0 Sire: Calala.

20, Mrs. 2. H. M. Tinson, Brown M.

4 yra., 14.2 Sire: Moving Picture.

1, II. Y. Liang, Black G., 4 yrs.,

14.1 Sire: Toyrano,

|

League officials have just re- ceived a letter from Mujor General

Frank Parker, commanding the Philippine Department, stating

32. Long Fellow, Brown M., 4 yrs, | that the Army will not cooperate

14.8 Sire: Royal Offa.

with the league in conducting

53, S. L. K., Bay M., 4 yrs., 14.3 series this year. The announce

Sire: Sailing Home.

34, Grint & Beck, Brown M., G yrs, 14.2 Sire: Sir Whitton.

36, L. T. F., Bay 31, 6 yrs., 14.3 Sire: Mazarin."

36, 1. Reldy, Bay M., & yrs., 14.2 Sire: Carwelkin,

37, S. W. Tang, Chen. .31., 6 yrs 14.2 Sire: Natraquosg.

38, Mes. Stephon Lam, Ches. M., G¦ yra., 14.2 Sire: Graculus,

EXCHANGE RATES

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Army, from the earliest days of Paris ment came as a surprise since the the occupation 36 years ago has Berlin. taken a leading role in promoting Helsingfors the American pastime in the Is-Oslo, Innds. Intimation has also been Athens.. given that there will be no ma- | Milan ..... ; rine team this season.

Buenos Aires. With the Army, and possibly the Shanghai.

New York 30, E. L. Horie, Brown G., 6 yrs,,P.B.L. Is faced by the serious pro-

Navy, withdrawing ita support the Anisterdum. 14.2 Sire: Narraquonk,

Vienna 40, Stephen Lam, Chea, M., 5.y which to conduct a league series. Bacharest.

blem of getting four teams with

Prague 14.2 Sire: Windlesham,

Unless four teams can be organ-Madrid.

41, E. S. K., Black G., 6 yrs., 14.1 Sire: King Treasure.

42, Lowis & Tinson, Day M., 6 yrs.,

14.2.

ized and subscribe their support to Hongkong. the league, the baseball body i doomed.

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This afternoon, "B" Company of the South Wales Borderers have ce served the bath and next Monday the Headquarter Wing of the same Regiment will hold their sports. Aug. 13 They have also reserved Thursday; 70.11/82 August 23. "C" Company, South 40.41 Wales Borderers will be using the 12.85 bath on Tuesday next.

The sports of the 24th Buttery, Royal Artillery will be held од September 3 in the "Y" bath and en-Thursday, September 6 the Royal 1/4.11/10 1/4.1io Artillery have engaged the pool.

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DANCING ACADEMY

Miss Alice Marble To Have

Year's Rest

CAUSE OF WIGHTMAN CUP PLAYER'S

SEVERE BREAKDOWN

Silver (spot).....21.7/15 Silver (forward),,21% War Loan.

1/441 L

YOUNG MYSTERY

MECHANIC

ORIGINAL "RACKET"

REPORTED

Miss Alice Marble, No. 3 in the Now York. Rain rendered it United States ranking list, who necessary to finish the tourna was to have played. In the Wight- | mont in two days, and whilo. Miss man Cup match following the Marble wished to play in only one | Fronch championship, is back in event she was obliged to compete America.

in both the singles and doubles, Sho was met by Miss Eleanor In tavo days. On the second day, the thermometer at 100° Tennant of La Jolla, Californin, with who was No. 9 in the 1920 rankin, the shade, Miss Marble played

London, Aug. 13. ing, and taken by her to the Hotel two semi-final and two final

She An original "racket? is practised Roosevelt, thero to stay a day or matches, 108 games in all. two before starting for California lost in both finals. During the by a blue-eyed young mystery and proceeding by onsy stagee. remainder of the season she mechanic. Mina Manblo will stay with Miles suffered from the effects of this According to reports received at Tenant at La Jolla for some time, play and has never recovered. the A.A. headquarters at South- In the endeavour to regain her this spring, but when she began the main West roads and shouts She appeared to be much better ampton, he stands by his, car on health and strength. Physicians have prescribed rest and resi. to play in Paris, under a hot sun; to an approaching woman motorist donce in a warm, sunny climate, she collapsed during her firat that the steering of her car in such as Southern California hue.match. She was taken to a hos loose, and that one of the wheels

pital, where she remained for is almost off. thren weeks and was pronounced

to bo duffering from pleurisy,

Ho offers to carry out temporary

YEAR'S REST NEEDED.' Mias Marble suffered a sun- It is believed that if Miss repairs, and in rewarded for his stroke, laat July while playing in Marble abstains from tennis for trouble. When the car is lator the women's tournament at the the greater part of a year she will examined it in found to be in per Maidstons Club, Easthampton, recover hor health entirely fect condition.--United Prosa,

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