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THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY,

SEPTEMBER 20, 1934.

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,

H.K. HOCKEY CLUB

Weather ANNUAL MEETING

LAST NIGHT

The SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held Pormitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 22nd September, 1934, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will he Kung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they and their Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.

Chita, &c.

Floor,

A New Captain

as

The annual report of the Club, presenteil, to the meeting, was follows:

Weather Stops America's Cup Contest

YACHTS UNABLE TO START OWING

TO DEAD CALM

Adverse weather conditions yesterday prevented the third race for the America's Cup taking place, and it was postponed. There was no breeze whatever, and the officials decided that racing under such conditions was impossible.

Newport, Sept. 19. ja keen and expert, spectator of both Odds against the Endeavour events, last night said he had never the seen two closer or better sailed races longthened this moming owing

in any Cup series. He will also watch slight wind and the calm sea.

The Endeavour left her moorings part of to-day's race, but will then considerably earlier than the Rainbow have to return to his summer Both yachts were under mainsail,

sidence.

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Five heats in the 8th Heavy Bri- gade, Royal Artillery, aquatic aporta were awam off in the European Y: M. C. A. pool yesterday afternoon. The final of one event, the Long Plunge, was decided, Lance-Bombar- dier Norbury taking first place, with re Gunner Stephens second. The finals will he decided this afternoon at 2.80, At 10.45 u.m. the sky was heavily To-day's contest will be over

aand at the conclusion of the races," overcast and there was a light south-windward and leoward course, and the the prizes will be presented by Mrs. easterly breeze of about four knota.wentner forecast is for moderate Hancocks, wife of Major A. C. Han-

north and north-west winds, with cocks, M.C.,JA, The sea was smooth.

thecloud. Sopwith set his sails carly,

Nowhere does HOWS of

RESULTS. mainsail going up first and then the

two xuccesses give The following wore the results of Genon fib. Later on the Genos lib Endeavour'a

greater satisfaction than among the the henta: like glass WHA

and yacht building community of Ports.

was downed,

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there was only the faintest suggestion mouth and the Isle of Wight. The GO yards free style, Heat I-

The Hongkong Hockey Club, at their annual meeting held at the Hongkong Cricket Club last evening, No One without a Badge will be decided to run two teams only this admitted to the Members Enclosure, gevens they flelded last season, year instend of the first, second and Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Mr. W. Woodward was in the chale. Rooms at $6.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (Both including Tax) are obtainable through the SECRET

The financial position of the Club ARY upon the personal application

showe a considerable reduction of the of a Member, such Member to be re-

introduceri credit balance at the bank, which has sponsible for all visitors by him, nid for Payment of Alfallen from $810.13 in July 31, 103

to $132.01 on July 31, 1934.

This has been brought about by the expenses incurred in reconditioning

work people of Comper and Nichol-1. Harrin; 2, Hall; 3, Mooney, Time: the ground. A large portion of the of a breeze,

At 11.17 mm, the two yachts were son's yard nt resport, who built the 30 secs. Hent 2-1, Smith; 2, Collins; playing aren was re-turfed before the

becaimed. Many on-Endeavour, have assembled there to 3. Knight. Time: 20 3/5 secs. Ea-beginning of the past season, and thepretienlly

taken innakers expressed the opinion that hear broadcast commentaries on both 50 yards novices the ground maintenance was

breaststroke, Norbury: hand, resulting in the Club ground there would be another no contest," neck, and large crowds gather in Hent 1-1, fiutchinson; 2 being the best in the Colony. As the wind was insuficient to billow those towns to wait for the results. 3, Iloberts. Time: 42 2/5 wees. Heat 2-1. Connor; 2, Hubbard; 3. Ship- small brick but was built to house the out even the flags on the committee British Wircices: re-conditioned mower and the water bant. The sea was like a mlipond.

ley. Time: 38 seen. hose, and the water was laid on. A At 11,35 a.m. the race was post- long-overdue practice goal was also posed for a quarter of an hour. The wind was then so slight that the erected on the side of the ground.

During the course of the reason | Committee was unable to determine eight playing members and four Mili.its direction. Postponement of the PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.

tory and Naval subscribers joined thorace for a further quarter of an hour Chib, while Afteen members either was announced at 11.69 a.m.

Finally, after consultation, it was The Price

to the resigned or transferred to the absent of Admission Public Enclosure in $1.00 including members list. The present roli of agreed that there anuld be no race Tax, for all Реглани, including playing members and Military sub. to-iny-Reuter. Ladies, and is payable at the Gate,scribers including those abseat on Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are leave In 42. admitted fall Price.

The Secretary'a office. 3rd Gloucester Building, (Tel. 27704) will close at 12 o'clock, noon.

Badges admitting, to Members elosure will NOT be on sale at Race Courae.

On No Pretext will Children be permitted in either. Enclosure during the Meeting.

Tiffins are obtainable. at the Club House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy in advance, Telephone 21820.

Bookmakers, Tie Tac Men, &c.,

ELATION AT HOME.

London, Sept. 18.

GOLDSMITH'S LOSS.

CANTON BURGLARS MAKE $60,000 HAUL

Canton, Sept. 19. Gold ornaments, valued up to $60,000, were stolen last night from a goldsmith, named Jenshing,

100 yards free style, Hent 1-1, Mooney; 2, Hall; 3, Collins and Lucas (dead heat), Time: 78 1/5 secs. Hont 2-1, Smith; 2, Harris; 3, Beasley. Time: 73 4/6 seca.

25 yards dneh, Heat 1-1, Hall; 2, Mooney. Time: 14 sees, Hent 21, Waddington; 2, Smith. Time: 13 2/5

BCCs,

will not be permitted to operate with the 2nd XI was discontinued after the series of racer for the America's the gold stock of the shop, was, 12-1. Harris; 2, Gower; 3, Adama

Fall fixture lists were arranged for three teams, but the programine of in the Precincts of the Hongkong Christains owing to the dimculty in Jockey Club during the Race Meet.fielding a complete teans, due to busi- Ing.

By Order.

ness, Volunteer, and other activities.

The following are the team records: Played. Won. Drawn.

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

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Int XI 2nd XI "A" The Triangular Tournament ended this year in victory for the Navy, with the Club occupying botten posl. Lion with 1 win 1 draw and two losses Always Good Dancing with a goal average of 8 to 7. Club

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Long plunge (final)-1, L/Bdr. in the western suburb of the city. Norbury; 2, Chr. Stephens. Dintages:

The door of a cell at the ground | 44 ft. 3 ins, The Endeavour's' second victory in floor of the building, which held 150 yards medley race, Heat 1-- 1. Mooney; 2, Withers; 9, Kaye, Heat in true somehow.carefully broken open,Į Cup was accomplished breeze of moderate strength. It was without arousing the sleeping in-

that some such an exciting race cathusiasts describe it as to thrilling for enjoyment.

mates.

The British challenger led from the Wats

It is obvious that the robbery carefully planned-Central

start, but her advantage became] Nrina Agquen. precarious when her Genoa jib which had been borrowed, caught on the stay-sail hank and was tern. Never heless, after ten miles to seaward the Endeavour, despite clever bund

Coloure were awarded to N. A. Eng of the Rainbow, rounded the mark Mackay.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS, The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President.

yards nhoud. Loss of the Genoa

handicapped the Enden your on the homeward run, for the Rainbow, with

her own Genoa jib net shortened the

UNREST IN CUBA

EXPLOSION OF BOMBS IN

HAVANA CITY

Havana. Sept. 19. There were disturbances here throughout the night. Thirty-five

FASTEST CENTURY

Frank Woolley Wins Hundred Guineas

London, Sept. 19, Frank Woolley, the veteran Kont cricketer, won the Lawrence Trophy and a hundred gulneas offered Sir Walter Lawrence to the batsman

by

Mr. W. Woodward; vice-President-foaming at her bows, raced first past bombs exploded in various parts scoring a century in the fastest time.

Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell; Hon. Secretary Mr. J. L. Tetley; Hon. Treasurer Mr. E. V. Rend; Caplain 1st. XI-Mr. J. Rodger; vice-Captotn-Mr. J, E. Potter: Captain, 2nd XI.Mr. H. A. Wood; Committee.--Messrs. A. A.

Dand, A. T. Lay, G. E. R. Divett, L.

A. R. Duncan and W. A. Reod,

Mr. W. Woodward was re-elected the Club's representative on

the | ILK.ILA. Council.

FRIENDLY GAME

Sikh Association Make Debut

A friendly hockey match between the Young Men's Sikh Association, a newly formed body, and the Y. M. C. A. second eleven will be played off at 6.15 p.m. to-day at King's Park.

The following will represent the Young Men's Sikh Association: Chan- nun Singh; P. Singh and J. S. Grewal; Altar Singh, Kapur Singh and G. S. Pardesi; G. Singh, Gurbachan Singh, Daraban Singh, Mohinder Singh and Jangcer Singh. Reserve Jwan Singh.

MATCH POSTPONED.

Owing to heavy rain at 5 p.m. yes- terday afternoon, the friendly hockey match arranged between St. Andrew's Club and the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, which was to have been played on the Police Training School ground, was postponed.

FAMOUS EDUCATOR.

SIR MICHAEL SADLER TO RETIRE FROM OXFORD

London, Sept. 19. Sir Michael Sadler, the famous educationist, is retiring at the end of the year from the Master- ship of University College, Ox- ford.

Sir Michael, who is 73, desires more leisure for writing, and for his hobbies of painting and gari dening-British 'Wireless,

lend, but the British craft, with water the Anishing mark 650 seconds ahead of the Rainbow.

of the elty before mid-night.

In view of the grave situation, Both yachts beat the previous re cord, the Endeavour's time being two gunners spent the whole night be- hours, fifty minutes, forty seconds. side their guns on the roof of the

President Roosevelt, who has been | Presidential Palace-Router.

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