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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

GOOD RACE PROGRAMME AT

FINE GALLOPING COURSE ASSURED

Close Finishes Promised In Almost All Events

NO OUTSTANDING PONY

(By "Captain Foster")

A good galloping course is assured for to-morrow's racing at Happy Valley. The Card consists of eight races and the Meeting promises to be an exciting one, with close finishes in the majority of the events. Judge Tester will, I think, have a busy,time separating the ponies as they go' past the winning post.

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HONGKONG GRIFFINS CUP.

It looks as if we shall see

A

I cannot definitely name sure to see her in the picture at the winner, there being no outstanding winding post. pony in any race unless we con- sider Electric Star for the Hong kong Griffins Cup. Here again do not make her a certainty. In these circumstances would counsel caution, as it does not seem to me to be a day in which one can attend the races with betting boots

on.

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SUSSEX HANDICAP,

small but select field for this race, falf of the entrants, however, do not appear to be genuine middle tric Star ahews up the best of all distance runners, On form, Elec- the ponies but it is problematical whether she will stay the course in a fast run 'race. She has classi

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER •2, 1934.

HAPPY VALLEY TO-MORROW

WEEK-END FOOTBALL

Mia Gloria Minoprio, wearing dark blas trousers and white pullover, going to the first tee with her opponent, Mise Belty Sommerville.

Although there are eleven entries for this race of alx furlongs, think we should concentrate on Bold Commander, Chesterfield, in Good Time, Little Beauty and The moment, but they also JIBRCAS Badega. I think the winner and

and for this reason I am inclined AL to tip her. Neither Gladiator nor King' Fancy can be described na mile and a quarter ponies at the

placed ponies will be found amongst

them.

class. Ribble and Soldier of Chinn

RETAINS

Girl

BROWN WORLD TITLE

In Tenth Round

Tunis, Nov. 2.

can be relied on to abejone Ribble Knocks Out Young Perez On his recent running. Last Wednesday morning, The Bodega appeals to me as a put up a most satisfactory gallop anfe each way

I am bet, and

over 11⁄2 miles The total time inclined to pick him as the winner, was 3-36, tost mile 2-12. Inst Bold Commander ran a good honest mile under 1-03, finishing In 30 pony at Macno last Sunday and seconds. Seldler of Germany will! there is no tension why he should also be competitor. I expect to sol kive as good a display to see an Interesting race but, as it morrow. If he does, I make him will be

event full of most dangerous. In Good Time possibilitles, backers should act and Little Beauty are good, and warily. elther of them can very easily be returned the winner. Chesterfield is, another pons that can, on his best running, cause an Upset by catching the judge's eye frst. He Is fast over a short distance,

KENT HANDICAP. * A good field will master for this event. Valorous has been allotted top weight. Frankly I do not think he can win currying 165 lbs, Budge has been uff colour late- ty but if he

enn produce

Al Brown retained his title of World Bantam-weight Champion' here to-day by knocking out Young Perez, <if Tunts, in the tenth round.-- Reuter.

HOME RUGBY

OXFORD BEAT GREYHOUNDS

NULLAH NULLAH PLATE. We shall be treated to a good semblance of his form of last rare and an exciting finish in this Spring, I make him most danger- sprint confined to Australian pun-ous, the more so, is view of his fas. I do not think we shall see light weight of 140 lbs., Jungle

London, Nov, 1. more than seven starters, and feel Jim, I thought, won his race last

Oxford University had a com- that the ponies concerned with the time out somewhat easily, and paratively easy win against the finish will be Nell Gwyn, Bronze there is no reason why he should University Greyhounds to-day, Era, Saucy Face and Night Star. nol again win. The Tiger, Racing beating them by 25 points to T.-- 1 beritate to name the winner as Boy, Flying Tourist, Wayward Reuter,

I feel that the luck of the race will Stag and Wonderful Stag should

bo the deciding factor. Nell be carefully considered bat, per- i

Gwyn, however, has the besthapa, the distance may be a little style at the moment and-in my credentials: she is looking well and short for Wonderful Stag. Or opinion- safe each way bet. No moving nicely. On a good course these five ponies I favour The Fear, Fi Fa, Burgomuster, Chival- I am prepared to see the record Tiger and Racing Boy. These tworous and Warrington will all shew lowered, as the ponies I Imagine, can be depended upon to put up a up at the finish. The capabilities will go "flat out from the start. good race. Lemberg at 158 lbs of these ponies are well known to Bronze Era will offer 0 stiff should not be forgotten, nor should you and therefore require no challenge to Nell Gwyn, but Daylight Eve at 140 lbs and Pride elaboration from me, whether he will be able to maintain of Tsingtao at 150 lbs. Spinaway.

the terrifle speed at which the race a recently demoted pony, may also

SURREY HANDICAP.

will be run is a debatable point.figure prominently at the finish. Fam in a dilemma over this race, Saucy Face has A strong

rush A good race will doubtless be Jand finding the winner is almost as and aho may be up with the witnessed, and It is safe to say diflicult as looking for a needle in a leaders at the finish. I was parti-that the winner will return a good haystack. Mr. Dunbar will be cularly impressed with the running dividend, if not the best during the starting both Gleneagles and Oak of Night Star on her last outing. afternoon, She was none too lucky then but good as she is-I am afraid the other three ponies have named nre just a little too good for her.

SUFFOLK HANDICAP. (Second Divialan).

I have a strong fancy for Iran

She is, however, very game, and Grey. He is moving in grand therefore I shall not he surprised

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trong "hunch" for Gleneagles, saw him move Inst Tuesday morn- ing, and although the time was) alow, he gave me the impression of finishing strongly and well within himself. I prefer him to Oak Bay, King's Bounty is in form but there la an "if" as to whether tho dis- tance will not be just beyond his power in this company of good Ponies. His stable companion King's Warden rather surprised the talent by covering the mile in 2-10 last Wednesday morning. The last half was negotiated in under 1-02, but I thought he was labouring somewhat at the finish. His chances of finishing one, two

Golfer In Trousers

OPPONENT UPSET BY "FANCY DRESS”

A young woman golfer caused a sensation at Sencroft, Skegness recently when she went round in tight-fitting. beautifully erensed dark blue trousers, strapped under suede shoes to match; A white pullover; a close-fitting blue' hat: and white gloves,

She was Miss Gloria Minoprie, who is 23, of Littlestone, Kent. Playing with only une club, she won her first round in the Eng- lish Women's Golf Championship, beating Miss Betty Sommerville, of Faversham, Kent, by 2 up and to play. Her one club atraight-fabed iron with a green painted shaft,

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The ensemble, her pale, beautiful, face and her stately carriage, made her the centre of attraction, and a big crowd-the women frowning

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sional instructor...

or three are bright. Macaroni and doubtfully and the men startled by

Mayflower, in my opinion, can be Ignored but, in any case, they can followed her match.

such An unusual personality- only be considered as place ponies

al' best, I cannot see either of It was an ordeal for Miss Som- them finishing in front of the merville, who was playing in her ponies above referred to. Brechin first championship. She was upect at the weights does not appeal, not by the big crowd and failed to do even as a place proposition. herself justice.

SUFFLOK HANDICAP. (First Section).

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When I asked. If she was not nervous, Miss Sommerville said: "I felt dreadful.

The recently demoted, ponies Chief Seattle, Glad Eyes and Solar Star, especially the two former! ponies, should not be left out of one's calculatons. Sandy Bay sold alRo worthy of consideration. West Parade carries top-weight and will run well, but I am afraid she is not good enough to tackle the ponies above mentioned. She moved nicely in her gallop last Wednesday morning, and took 1-38 to negotiato three-quarters of a milo,

lo. Partnership strikes me ад

an improving pony.

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"UNUSUAL CLOTHES."

"I felt as though I was 12 years

instead of 22.

"I think it was hard on one to have to play against an oppon- ent, who wears such unusual clothes and plays in such a peculiar manner. It was “like playing against somebody in fancy dress."

Miss Minoprio has declared that aho boleves trousers aro the most

I make Almerity (if started here)sultable wear for golf and has no

Bound each way proposition. Intention of changing her mind at Australian Boy can be depended present.

upen to run wolt, and Empire Day

on her last running must be

considered. Lacy Gilitars may run that the distance will be too far into a place but I cannot soo her for her to be concerned with the winning. I have not heard whe finish. Vriday is by no means a ther Portin ja a contender but feel forlorn, hape.

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LOCAL SOCCER.

PROGRAMME

SATURDAY.

FIRST DIVISION,

(K.O. 4.15 p.m.),

Recrelo v Navy-Caroline

HILL.

Artillery

Ground, Valley.

Club-Military

Kowloon v South China "E"

→→→ Kowloon

SECOND DIVISION.

(K.O. 4.15 p.ra.)

Horderers v Navy-Caroline Hill.

Kowloon Lincoln-Ków- loon.

University ✔ Young In- dians-St. Joseph's,

Artillery Club-Military, Valley.

THIRD DIVISION.

(C.O. 2.45 p.m.)

R. A. O. C. V R. A. M. C.-.- Athletic.

Recrelo v Borderers-King's Park.

Police v RE.-Raliway. Lincolns v Railway—Chnt- ham Road.

Radlo v East Lancs-Kow- Joon.

SUNDAY.

FIRST DIVISION, ULO. 4.15 p.m.)

St. Joseph's v South China “A”—Caroline HW,

Borderers Y Police-Kow-

Joon.

Enst Lancs. ་་ Lincoins- King's Park..

SECOND DIVISION.. (K.O. 2.45 p.m.)

South China v Athletle- Caroline Hill.

Eastern-

East Lanes, y Chatham Rond, '

THIRD DIVISION,

R.A.F. Park.

R.A.S.C.-King's

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RUGBY FIXTURES

TO-DAY.

Club "A" v Navy "A"---Club, k.o.j 3 p.m.

Club v Navy-Club, k.o. 4.15 p.tn.j

WEDNESDAY.

Club "A" TR.A.-Club, k.o. 15 p.m.

To-morrow's Teams

The following have been selected to ropresent the Hongkong Football Club First XV in Triendly Rugby match with the Navy First XV on the Club ground, Happy Valley, at 4.15 p.m. to-morrow. November 3.-- G. P. Lammert; J. J. Ferguson, L. G. Robertson, J. Hutchison, H. I. McGilchrist; M. W. Turner, II. C. Mocke; A. F. Walkden, W. E. Peers, G. A. Stewart. I. H. Bradford, S. II. Garrod, J. C. Miller, D. McLellan (Captain), K. A. Munro,

The Navy will be represented by -- Lt. Christian Smith (Suffolk); Pay. Lt. Howell Davies (Adventure), Lt. Franks (Wren), Ste. Marah (Suffolk), A. B. Hoskyns (Earle); Mid. Darley (Suffolk), A. B. Hinchcliffe (Eagle); Sto. Keane (Suffolk), Lt. Collant (Adventure), A. B. Sowden (Whito. hall), Mid. Spurway (Suffolk), Lt. Evans (Suffolk), Lt. Gardner (Eagle), Lt. Field (Oswald), A. B. Johns (Eagle).

The referee will be Major H. M. J. Mcintyre, R.A.

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At 8 pm. the Club "A" XV met the Navy. "A" XV on the same ground. The Club will be represented- by.-F. R. Barcb; R. Goldman, D. K. Hislop, W. H. B. Rigg, E. McGregor; J. L. Tato, P. J. Gardner; G. C. Moutrie (Capt.), R. G. Caslieten, IL. O. Bramble, W. G. C. Knowles, W, F. Kerr, D. A. Cumining, F. J, McGugan, J. T.-Eakins..

The Navy will be représented by- Lt. Judd (Engle); Lt. Davidpon (Eagle), Ste. Jones (Suffolk), A. B. Gould (Whitehall), A. B. Matthews (Suffolk); Lt. Pack Berenford (Bruce), Lt. Wallace (Wild Swan) capt.; Lt. Whinney (Suffolk), Mid. Stacey (Suffolk), Mid, Willis (Suf- folk), A. B. Eastman (Adventure), A. B. Sulway (Wren), 1, A, G. Wil. lams (Eagle), Mid. Paulden (Suffolk), Pay. Bub. Lt, Baird -(Suffolk).

Llout. R. E. P. Mlers, R.N. will refores the match.

PICK OF GAMES DOWN FOR SUNDAY

SOUTH CHINA “A” EXPECTED TO RETAIN POSITION

(By "Veritas").

Generally speaking, local soccer over the week-end provides little over which to enthuse. One or two ini teresting ties are due to be played off, but the rest of the programme will more than likely turn out into one-sided

affairs.

In the Senior Division at any (Borderers and Police, and East rate, Sunday is now just as_¡m-¡Lancs, and the Lincolns. portant a day as Saturday. This South China's position at the top week, for instance, there are six of the League table will not be matches down for decision, and endangered by the Colleglans, who three of them will be played to- are deteriorating. South China morrow and the other three on "A" had a narrow shave against Sunday,

the China Athletic last week, but Although they have shown athey will not allow their opponents gradual Improvemest in their ro- so much rope this week. cent games, Kowloon are not ex- pected to lower the colours of the

Borderers-Police Whother the undefeated South Chinn "". The match is going to be a good game. game will be played on the Kow-will depend entirely on the Police. loon F. C. ground. Cord, the They have the makings of

a fire Kowloon custodian, has been absent side, but their players seem to be for the past fortnight. He will re-possessed of mercurial qualities. turn to the ranks to-morrow and On. their day, they are ons of the will be thoroughly tested, by the most diflcult Biden to beat, but Chinese sharpshooters. Boyes, who when they are off colour, they are has been substituting for Cord, is one of the worst teams in the not nearly up to Cord's standard, but League. The Borderers ought to his two displays between the sticks. get through without much difculty. have been quite creditable,

It is difcult to say which sida

I am afraid the Club will prove will win in the game between the too good for the Royal Artillery East Lance. and the Lincolns. at Happy Valley, and they should The Intter are not what they were be able to garner both points. last year, whereas the East Lanca. The Club's defence is as solid as a are beginning to settle down into rock these days and it takes quite a useful combination. I more than an average forward favour them to beat the Lincolns. line to break through it.

Erate Strange has yet to shoot hia Brat gonl this season. In the game between the Club and South China "B" last week, he and Albert Howe were too closely watched to be effective, but I can see Strange's chance to do something to-morrow. Pardoe will have to be very good to stop these two.

· RECREIO ». NAVY.

LOCAL SHIELD TIES..

South China have entered two teama for the Senior Shield Competition of the first round of which is due to be the Hongkong Football Association, played during, the first week-end in January.

There are altogether twelve teams and entered for the Senior Shield thirteen for the Junior, event.

The full list of entries follow: Senior Shields-Royal Artillery, Perhaps the most even game of Club de Recrelo, South China A. Á. the three will be the Recreio-Navy "A" South Chins A. A. "B," Kowloon

Re encounter, which will be played at Football Club, East Lancashire Caroline . For the Recreio, Riment, St. Joseph's, Hongkong Foot- Baltruo has recovered sufficiently bali Club, Royal Navy, Lincolnshire to take back his old position at Regiment, Royal Welsh Fusillers (wito are relieving the South Wales Bor- centre, thus enabling B, Gosano

derers, strengthen the forward line. A. V. Pole holders) and the Hongkong Gonano in still on the Injured list, I understand, and will not be able ¡to participate,

Junior Shield:-Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, Club de Recreio, South China A, A., Kowloon Football- With several of_their_ships_stil! Club, East Lancashire Regiment, R Away, the Navy have not settled A. M. C., R. A. S. C., Hongkong down to their regular team yet. Football Club, Royal Navy (holders), They are improving with every Fusiliers and Hongkong Police.

Lincolnshire Regiment, Royal Welsh appearance, however, and held the Borderers last week to two goals.

This match should provide the moat interesting football for the day, and it is a toss-up, in view of the Navy's uncertain qualities, as to which team will win.

Sunday should provide better fare for football

the

Kowloon's Senior Team. The following will represent Kowloon Football. Club in their First Division League match against South China "B" at Kowloon to-morrow, enthusiasts. starting at 4.15 p.m.-C. A. Cord; Some good football should be. Everest and A. Eastman (Capt); seen in the games between St. Whitehead; A. T. Lee, H. C. Elliott, J. T. K. Gilchrist, A. S. Bliss and B. Joseph's and South China "A", G. White, V. White and D. Knox,

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