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TOBER

INTERPORT TEAM LEAVES FULL OF CONFIDENCE

TO-MORROW'S

RACES

PARI-MUTUEL OFFER TO PUNTERS

NARROWED COURSE MAY AFFECT PONIES IN SIXTH RACE

MY NOMINATIONS FOR RACE-GOERS

(By "Captain Foster")

The racing to-morrow promises to be very open, with the possible exception of the second race, the Jordan Handicap. (First Section), in which I think the top-weighted Racing Pluck has an outstanding chance of winning, unless the distance proves too far for him. If he, however, reproduces the form he displayed in the Junk Bay Handicap at the last Meeting, I cannot see him beaten.

The two Australian events (Cantala Handicap and Canberra Handicap) should provide the spectators with plenty of excito-

They Say

ment, as I think we shall be THAT Atlas has a leg. treed with close finishes,

especially in the Cantala Handi-THAT he will be out train- cap, where form is better known.

ing for sometime.

Able Amazon, I understand, IsTHAT the Kong Stable has

a nonstarter.. In the Canberra Handicap, in which case the weight of all the other pontesHAT will be increased by pounds.

seven

I expect to see a very large field in the Kimberley Handicap, con- fined to "C" Class ponies, over a distance of six furlonge, and I am -afraid that, if the majority of the entranta elect to start, luck will play an important part in the result of the race. The course has been narrowed all round so as not to

two very fine look- Ing Derby Griffins.

the Brown is not un- like Polar Star in ap- pearance.

THAT he is a high class

animal;

THAT the Chestnut is also a very breedy animal.] THAT in some quarters she is preferred to the Brown.

Interfere with the turf which this race, and the finish should be ordinarily forms the going next close, my preference being for to the rails, and in consequence. Ribble. Budge should air the third ponies that get off best at the start will have more than the accepted 'advantage usually associated with

a quick toginning.

position.

The

CARNARVON STAKES,

Bodega appeals most The entries for the Jordan strongly and accordingly he has my Handicap, confined to "D" Cins think, be followed home by. De- vote for the first place. He will I ponies are only four more in num- ber, yet this Handicap has been Hightful Chance and Little Beauty. I liked Little Beauty's gallop last split into two races (irst and second sections) and the fold in Wednesday morning and I make oach event will not therefore be him a good each way bet. unduly large.

# KIMBERLEY HANDICAP. Before discussing each race in The largest field of the day will extenso, I would like to refer to a face the startor for this race and I further innovation of the long-can forereo a scramble for the first kong Jockey Club, that is 'that the three furlongs, if not longer. Meeting to-morrow will sco the Bistro, Flying Tourist, Lemborg, introduction of a $2 Parl-Mutuel Racing Boy, The Tiger, Valorous (win and place) instead of the and Wayward Stag are all fast customary $5 ticket, which has animals in this class. The luck of been in force for more yearm than the race will be the deciding factor, I can remember. The lower cost my fancy is Valorous with Racing for a ticket will, I am aure, prove Boy, Lemberg and The Tigor most highly popular with race-goers and, dangerous, if anything, I am prepared to see a much larger turn-over in the Parl- Mutuel counters for the future.

NATHAN HANDICAP.

CANBERRA HANDICAP.

FINALISTS:-R.Q.M.S; Jarman (left) and L/Cpl, Davisi, who will maet in the final of the Aree Inter-Unit singlas tenuis championship.

(Photo: Mae Cheung),

THIS MORNING'S

TRAINING

AT HAPPY VALLEY

FAITH Last Four

IN

In U.S.

Women's Golf

ATTACK Championship

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

"BEST TEAM IN

RECENT YEARS"

DEPARTURE THIS MORNING

MRS: VARE TO PLAY HOLDER

Philadelphia, Oct. 4, Mrs. Collett Vare, Miss Vir-:| ginia Van Wie (hölder), Miss D. Traung and Mrs. Hill are the semi-finalists in the United States Women's Golf Champion

jship:

According to the draw they will play as follows:

Mrs. Vare v Miss Van Wie Mies Traung y Mrs. Hill ́ The only surprise in to-day's quarter-final matches was the elimination of Dirs. Cheney, the (By "Veritas").

American Curtia Cup player, who lost to Mrs. Hill by one hole. Accompanied by many Mrs. Collett Vare, who has so far met with outstanding success expressions of goodwill in her effort to come back in from a large number of big competitive golf, had another well-wishers who had very easy game against Miss Well, whom sho boat by 6 and 5, while Wharf to bid adieu, the Miss Virginia Van Wie, who has Hongkong Interport cric-also displayed magnilcent form, beat Miss Frances. Williams by B ket team sailed down the and 4. harbour this morning on board the Empress of Asin, bound for Shanghai.

The thirteen players, all reporting themselves perfectly ft, were in the best of spirits, and all expressed themselves eager for the approaching Inter-- port.

They realise that they are confronted with a big task... in disposing of the strong, Shang- hai batting side on the easy paced wickets which

can be expected in Shanghai.

Miss Traung was not particular ly extended by Mrs. Donner, the New Jersey competitor, winning 8 (and. 2, but Mrs. I only just ousted Mrs. Cheney in an interest- ing game. Reuter. ----

ARMY TENNIS FINALISTS

JARMAN TO MEET DAVIES

LOCAL SOCCER FIXTURES

VERY HEAVY PROGRAMME

INTERPORT IN FEBRUARY

(Dy "Värlina"). The printed list of fixtures Of tion for the 1034-35 acason has the Hongkong Football Associa now been published.

In addition to the league com petitions, the dates for the Im stant representative, whic cup and Interport inatches are as

follows.

October 10. Governor's Cup ** November 11 (or 12) Armis-, tice Day match

December 8 Lai Wah Cup matches

December 12 Sunday Herald match

December 25 and 26 Sunday Herald matches

January 1 Children's Play- ground Association match.

January 5 and 6 Shield, 1st round

January 26 Shield, 2nd round January 27 Interport Trial- February 4 to 9 Interport matches.

March 10. Shield. Semi-Finals March 30 Lal Wah Cup Final April 13 Shield. Final",

April 22 Sunday Herald Final The Interport, of course, is too far away yet to propare à pro- gramme, but according to reports: from the North, Tientsin are un- able to send a team down here this : year, so that Shanghai will have, plenty of opportunity of meeting focal representative... teams. in

These are almost certain to in- clude the Combined: Chinese, and United Services.

Mr. Harry Owen-Hughes, cap- KEEN MATCHES addition to the Interport match.

tain. élect, confessed this morning

In ri farewell Interview that Shanghai cortainly appeared. stronger than Hongkong in bat

YESTERDAY

Lance-Corporal Davies, who

first division

Number Of Ponies Return, but he foit the Colony team Ways right half for the South fluently, and with increased effect.

Excellent Times

Jones fought back to level terms the avantago in Ilo felt perfectly confident in his football team, yesterday qualified by taking the second set at 6-3, bowlers and expected to see the for the final of the Area Inter- but once again Jarman proved his superiority and wont to his points. variety of the attack prove good Unit (Other Ranks) singles ten-with the loss of one game onough to get Shanghai out. nis championship, when he de-

CLOSE GAME. feated C.S.M. Lewis of the Davies and Lowla were concern- SPLENDIDLY EQUIPPED.

Borderers in the semi-final at ed in a three-set match which Sookunpoo.

involved 28 games. The footballer. His opponent in the final will be snatched the first met at 6-4, but B.Q.M.S. Jarman, who eliminated Lewis was plainly on top in the. Drummer Jones, the Borderers second, which he won to two after inside left.

obtaining an early break through All four semi-finalists. were of service.

The final set was evenly contest- Borderers, and both matches went

ed, both players effecting some ex- to the advantage set-

Jarman started in great form cellent shots after long rallies. against "Hosker" Jones, taking the Davles finally stood the strain. first set to love, but Jones recover- better, and obtained the winning ed nicely after this, and settled point after the set had extended down to produce his atrokes more to ten games.

"I regard this team as being and is undoubtedly ons of the best teams we have sent to Shanghai in recent years," Obviously, added Mr. Owen- -There was-a-big turn out-of race ponics. for training at the Hughes, we are going up there Valley this morning, and owner and trainers turned up in full to do our best, and if that proves force to study the form of their animals. Several excellent times suficient to give us the victory, were returned, sa can be seen from the tabulated recordings below, we shall be perfectly satisfied.

"I know we shall have a good 82.4 time there," he added, "that goes 80.2 without saying. But as to the 28.4 result of the Interport, we are

merely hoping,"

HAPPY AUGURY FOR THE splendidly equipped all round,

MEETING TO-MORROW

Hydroplane Bistro. Glorious Star Diana Bay Valorous Pie Faco Soldier of Britain Sadko King's Bounty

I understand that Able Amazon will not start at the meeting. Her Bright Star An old favourite in King's Boun- the race very open indeed, and I in Good Time absence from the field will make Boxing Eve- ty will make his appearance in this shall not be surprised to see the Jungle Jin race in the hands of Mr. Davis. best race and finish of the day Wayward Stag and I think he will run well here. We have soon Nell Gwyn Vago

Partnership Macaroni, however, is my fancy and Just That in action already: Gold Currency although his stable companion, they are both well and should show King's Worthy Gladiator, will press him very close improved form to-morrow. They Mayflower

JORDON HANDICAP. (FIRST SECTION.)

Racing Boy

The Goono

at the finish. New Star is a pony muat both be concerned in the Mutiny Bay I consider requires watching if he finish, and I have a feeling that the Rosy Morn starts her Win or lose I expect animal which Anishes in front of Racing Heart great things from this animal bo- this pair will be returned the win- Sarabands.. fore the senson closes. Den husner. Bag Tor, Bronzo Era and Cavalcade not been seen in front for sometime Racing Heart start thoir Autumn Ironsides but a review of his races in the season in this race. They are all Bright View spring ahews that he has been com good and capable of extending Nell The Carp noting against "A" Clasa ponies. Gwyn and Just That Racing Brechin FIs demption to "B" Class with Heart strikes me as having a pail Soldier of China 145 lbs in this race should make in the weights to a slight extent. Hoy, Tor him—dangerous,

He is known to be well and his St. Ives atable connections are confident Surprise I fully expect Racing Pluck himself in the race.state

that he will give a goed acount of Chesterfield account for this race; and do not

Racing Triumph. JORDON HANDICAP. propose to look further for the win-

National Day. ner. I hear most favourablo... re- [

Vago is my choice for this race West Parado Racing Pluck ports of National Day, and under-the distance being too far to sult Ribble stand the stable connections are Hay Tor. Colombo should be st. Joan more than hopeful of seeing him prominent at the finish,

and Bag Tor flashing past the winning post in Shaughram will be there or there Hoe Heels the first position. I am, however, abouts, very partial to King's Parade, and Helter Skelter, and shall not be surprised to see them finish in the place positions.

CANTALA HANDICAP

...

SECOND DAY.

Beta

Bhaughraun Solar Star My fancies will appear in these Empire Day columns on Tuesday next, but, of course, the race of the day will be Budge

Macaroni the Double Tenth Plate, in which Fi-Fa Iprofer the chances of The Diana Bay Trentbridge and Australian Boy Goosg vis-a-vis Australian Boy, and Soldier of Britain will face the Night Star expect to 800 a great rács between | starter.' I hear all is not well with | Pride of Tsingtao them. Empire Day is fancied but Diana Bay but hope that the Alacrity the chances of Rosy Morn, a re- rumour is groundless, and that she Daylight Eve

Spinaway cently domated pony, must not be will take her position at the barrier No Fear ignored. Both these animals are at the appointed time. Dlans Bay Hell for Leather usually ridden by Mr. Delts and I won the Identical race last year but Nell Gwyn presume he will be riding the one the opposition next Wednesday Gladiator which ho considere as having the will be much more formidable. Bold Commander better prospect, St. Joan, on her Soldier of Britain can "shift" and, Colombo last running, must be in at the if he gets off well, will take a lot | King's Parado death and |_ I _like_Thor winning of catching. He also has condi- Chow Fan chancos as much as the first mention in his favour, as both Dlana Lucy, Glitters tioned two.AN

Zoro Fi Bay and Trontbridge have only ro cently returned: from the North Clad Eyes

Lomborg Ribble and Soldier of Germany and artherefore not sufficiently Vigilance will both be certain starters for "tuned up to give of their best.

AUSTIN PLATE.

31.2 30.4

I learnt this morning that in 28.4 the event of Tom Pearce, playing 30 in the Interport, ho, will probably 30.1 captain the side. Yesterday a 34 rumour was current that he would 33.1 not be making the trip, but it was 88.8 later disproved.

43.1

1.07

36.2

1.05.4 1,00,4

1.00.2 1.03.4

1.10:

35

28.4

1.07

30.1

.1.10

1.08.2

31.3

1.01.8

30.3

1.10

.SB

1.04

1.04.1

31.1

58

31.4

1.02.1 68.2

28.1 31.1

80.9

20,4

1.07

1.05.8

31.4

314

82.4

83.2

1.04

*82.4

1.04 1.02.2 1.02.2 107.8 $1,073

1.07.2

1,07.9

THE PLAYERS.

$2.2 The thirtoon players who em- 32.2 barkod on the Empress of Asin 29.1 this morning ware:

H. Owon-Hughes, T. E Pearco, T. A. Pearce, I. McInnes, Lieut. J. 203 P. Williams, Rev. H: W. Baines, 80.3 Lieut. C. C. Garthwaite, A. II, 30 Madar, A. R. Minu, G. S. Dunkley, 30.4 E. J. R. Mitchell, F. D. Pereira,

30.4 and G. R. M. Ricketts. -

31.8

13.8

30.3

31.4

No Successor To Queen Helen Jacobs

DIFFICULT POSITION WOULD ARISE IF

SHE TURNED PROFESSIONAL

New York, Sept. 29.

Within a very few minutes after Helen Jacoba defeated Sarah Palfrey for the national women's tennis championship marking: her third straight victory and permanent possession of the titular cup—she was busy denying rumours that she will turn professional. Miss Jacobs was very streng and Stammers did. They turned in emphatic. Under no circumstances, good performances but not the

that she m

It is probably that she may

The probable team to play she said, would she leave amateur championship aart 33.3 Shanghai will be:-IL Owen- ranks. But the rumours set ex- Many tennis followers point 30.1 Hughes, T. A. Pearce, 1. McInnes, perts to wondering who would take out that it is too soon to begin 32.1 Rev. Baines, Lieut. Garthwaite, A. the California girl's place if she speculating on a successor to Mias 328 H, Madar A. R. Minu, F. D. should exercise woman's preroga-Jacobs. 313 Pereira, G. S. Dunkley, E. Rtive and become a professional. 30.8. Mitchell, and G. R. M. Ricketts: A survey of available United desire to continue her reign of the States material reveals no one of amateurs until she wins threo championship calibre Miss Jacobs more championships. Then she moved calmly and easily through will have gained possession of two the tournament and won the title cups as did her contemporary without ever being excited,

POSSIBLE SUCCESSORS. Helen Wills, Moody. Many have advanced Carolin PLAYER'S TRIBUTE- Babcock, another Californian, as The strong conservatism of Mias a successor to Miss Jacobs. Miss Jacobs game, many believe, serven

11.4

81.1

HONGKONG'S PROBLEM.

This means that Hongkong are 81.1 in a position to call on six good 80.2 bowlers. Much will depend on 311 Pereira, Garthwaite, T. A. Pearce 27.2 and Minu, but in addition there le 27.2 Ricketta, McInnes and Owen 81.2 Hughes.

81.2

312 Hongkong's biggest disadvan- Babcock is a good player and to make her tennis mastery some- 30.3 tage le that the local season has mechanically her game is sound, what unappreciated. 29.2 only just started and very few but in the critical opiilor of those Sir F, Gordon Lowe, former 81.4 players have yet got their eye who have watchett her, she British Davis Cup player, said of 80.2 in Happily, these batsmen from doesn't seem to have the extra her at Foreign Hills 38.2 whom much is expected have urge that raises competitors to Miss Jacobs is a much fluer player than le sometime given 20.1 dhown promising form in the championship levelp 28 trials. Owen Hughes and Pearce Sarah Palfrey from Massa credit for. If she had not been a

have both been making runs easily and Mclanes has batted with im 80.1 pressive stendiness."

chusetts, play a quiet sort of game contemporary of Mrs. Moody and that is very good but not always possessed better stamina her

If blessed good enough, She seems to have sustained record might have been.

31.3 with an easy paced wicket there is reached her pinnacle even better." He

28.4

81.1

1.01.2

1.01.1

84

59,9

1.088

no reason why: Hongkong, should Mra, Dorothy Andrus, the . The champion's play was more 28.3 not make plenty of runs. There United States' No. 4 In rack, is a extended in the semi-final match 84% are seven batsmen capable of good tennis player until she begins with "Bisa Babcock, than any 314 making 60, or more, if they can to worry about her shots, Thon other Mina Babcock deserted 31.3 capture the paces of the wickit she goes to places and frets herself caution forcing rallies in a do-or- 324 early on.VING into defeat at Kent pe

by die manner and displayin 28.9 In any case a good sporting On the English' side it la pro- of running backhand 29.3 match la promised, and come what bable that Dorothy Round would looked troublesome. 512 may, the local players can be be the best Miss Round did not koopaMiss.A 31.2 depended upon not to disgrace play af Forest Hills here this however and 812 themselves)

year"-Betty Nuthali and Katherine United Press.

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