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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER

1934.

CLUB HAVE SENIOR CRICKET SHIELD IN THEIR POCKET

KOWLOON RIDING CLUB

PERSONALIA

Above is the Grat of a series of cartoons of loading lights in the Kowloon Riding Club, run in conjunction with the St. George's Riding

Academy, specially drawn Colonel D. G..Kozikia.

Local Cycling Activities

HONGKONG WHEELERS WINTER PROGRAMME

The surprising disbandment of the Hongkong Cycling Club recent-

BRILLIANT WIN AGAINST Racing Chatter

NAVY LAST WEEK-END

| ABSENCE OF PERIERA FELT BY

INDIANS AGAINST C.S.C.C.

WESTLAKE'S IMPROVED FROM

(By R. Abbt)

OUTSIDERS' DAY-OUT

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LIBERTY BAY'S SPLENDID RACE IN ST. ANDREW'S STAKES

(By "Captain Foster")

MACAO RACING

|GOOD ENTRIES FOR SUNDAY

(By "Capt. Foster")

Macao is expected next Sunday. A most enjoyable meeting at The entries are most satisfactory and good fields should muster for all the seven races.

SOUTH CHINA CUP

She is

The racing at Happy Valley last Saturday was most enjoy. able, and we were treated to the somewhat unusual sight (at recent Meetings at any rate) far Hongkong, of seeing two com- parative "Outsiders come romping home in the same afternoon. The ponies were Fifing Tourist and Tillicum, the former paying While it would be premature to say that the Club First XI

a dividend of $657-60 for already have the Senior Shield in their pockets, there is no doubt

The steamer Taishan will leave win, and the latter $193-90. Flying that the cricket on Saturday has resulted in putting them a very Tourist just got up in the last few strides to win the Crieff Hongkong on Sunday next at 9.80 Handicap by a neck, but Tillicum's win in the Comrie Handicap from Macao on the return journey In the morning and will be saliing long way on the high road to victory. I observe that it is lucky

(First Section) by half a length was a more convincing one. for my reputation as a critic that I excepted the Club when I

at 6.15 in the afternoon. suggested that no side could in all probability make over a Liberty Bay had no difficulty to up in the last few strides to win the most comfortable and a String hundred and seventy in the last innings under two hours. Their win the St. Andrew's Stakes in a Crieff Handicap by beating What A Band has been engaged for the brilliant win-though the Navy bowl'ng was largely depleted canter. Ha is unqucationably the Chance (168 lbs) by a neck with amusement of passengern, has put them very satisfactorily ahead in the League table. best pony that has ever adorned Don (188 lbs) a similar distance There will no doubt be a large Frankly I wish someone would beat the Club to make things a bit the Hongkong course, and it will behind. Don I thought finished the number of spectators attending the more interesting for, unless the Army shows unexpected brilliance, a very long time ever-strongest of the three, and was races to witness the fourth rad

bofore wo shall ace his perfor-over-taking the leaders. or the K.C.C. experience a change of heart, I cannot see anyone mances braten. All distances are Stag (158 lbs), looked all over a big Sweep will bo drawn on the Wayward The South China Cup-for which a to extend them. That is, of course, unless the Navy dig out a alike to him, and all his existing winner coming down the straight Macao Race Course. I understand couple of new bowlers. addition to refreshments, parti-

records can be chattered when he bat faded out of the picture about the first prize will be a substantial elpants are strongly advised to There is no doubt that the stand by Alce Pearco and Hayward had to fully extend himself, 50 yards (may be lees) from home, amount in the vicinity of a lakh of curry D camera. Many happy absence of Pereira made a lot of snatched a last minute victory. As it is, his record for the mile and Valorous I think finished fifth. In dollars. This is the first big memories of these ruas stored difference to the result of the 1.R.C. am told that the last ninety-seven a half is unique as it is a fifth of passing, it might be interesting to sweep that has been satisfactorily p'ctorially in such manner will un-and Civil Service game, for, with runs were agered in thirty-five a second better than the Austral-mention that I am told Flying launched at Macao, and I hear a doubtedly prove of immense in all respect to the latter side's minutes early three a minute, lan pony record established by Tourist in the Sire of Soldier of very large portion of the tickets terest in the future, and nerve to batting, they are, with one or two phile the possibility of winning Able Amazon in the Rooty-H1 Britain and, therefore, it is unique China and various pindes south of were sold in Central and North

owners of remind their

the exceptions at most Pereira'a rab never dawned on the batsmen until Derby, the full comparative time-to seo father and son racing on the

Barter being pleasant comradeship and wonder-bits, as there is hardly a man on some loose overs about a quarter

came course at the same time.

Hongkong. xul scenery enjoyed on runs with the aldo who can play good fast past five gave them a faint ray o | 2/6~1-55—2-25 3/5-2-63 3/5.

Liberty Bay 27-54 1/5-1-24 | It was very bad luck that Nell the Wheelers.

bowling. The home alde were also hope. At the end I understand

Gwyn broke down just before en- As regards the racing I am sorry Able Amazon 30 4/5-58 4/5-1- tering the straight in the Cogea that I can say little as the majority lucky in winning the toss, for Dicky that Hayward was scoring faster KEATES JOins wheelers

Richardson very properly put the than Poarce. The bowling was, 28 3/5-1-58 4/5-2-28. 2/6—2-56 Handicap. She looked a picture in of the horses have been entered for It will be no surprise to anyone vieltora in. Had the Civil Service|however, not as deadly as it might 4/6,

the paddock and galloped strongly more than one race. We should, I am, however, aware that Able in the race until her leg gave way, however, see a representative field ly will doubtless be a great dis- to hear that the Colony's premier batted first there might have brèn have been, and Grace was parti-Amazon'a time was done on a honey, She was out by herself in a com- appointment to local enthusiasts in racing and touring cyclist, Mr. H. different story. Abbas and cularly expensive,

In the South China Cup. Ponies course, and therefore the Austral- manding position, galloping smooth that will run well and show up general, but it is hoped that in con- A. G. Kentes, has not retired from Sufflad gave the Indians a pretty THE SECOND DIVISION

fon, pony record is not a startling ly and, but for the unfortunate prominently at the finish are, sequence the interest shown in further activity in the sport: Con-good start, though the Intter End a

Curiously enough the tables were ane, and one that will undoubtedly mishap, I do not think could have Boxing Eve, Chief Seattle, King's cycling in the Colony will not sequent on the disbandment of the couple of west and od rente almost completely turning park be lowered, but it must not be over. lost the race. Alacrity came down Parade Partnership, Sandy Bayı

Cycling Club immediate applica-slips off Baker, and one red-hot c. Second Division at King's looked that Liberty Bay could also the straight very fast to beat Night and Tillicum. tion was made to join the Wheelers, and b. off Richardson. However, when the H.K.C.C. second eleven, have very easily besten his time of Star somewhat easily by three Incidentally, by reason of this, and needless to say, this was not with thirty-four on the board, there who had been a bit slow over the last Saturday had he been pushed lengths, with Nell Gwyn, third, the Hongkong Wheelers now be

resused. His combination of was a double change which proved run-getting chanced a declaration at to do so. comes the only established cycling talents has made it possible for successful as Bebbington caught a hundred and thirty-four. Arm

Dinty's running was disappointing. club in the Colony (on the pre-him to put up such a splendid fight Sumad very nicely at extra cover strong, Kibe and Emmerling got

Little Beauty's win in the In sumption that the Chinese club in on cycling's hebaif in the Far East, and Sayer got Abbas atumped. most of the runa pratty slowly. I Whilst on the subject of surprise verness Handicap was a stylish Shamshuipo has not yet com-a fight which will not finish with The slow bowler got a couple more was rather intrigued at the nua-dividends and record gallons; per-one. He looked all over a winner menced activities), whilst with a the end of the Cycling Club quick wickets in M. P. Madat and bar of Robinsons, wo-on paper haps the performances of the placed coming down the home stretch and membership near the half-century Kentes's

experiences A. II. Rumfahn who for some anyway-were paying for the Club, ponies in the Comrle Handicap readily assumed command when well to Anish second by beating Wheelers' management, and should next four batamen all got runs. Robinson and G. A. Robinson, not

Delightful Chance. give a filip' to, the racing side of Baker, who relieved Perry, got ato mention just plain Robinson! the organisation.

couple of wickets and Sayer kept But even if they all boiled down them all rather guessing. The Instinto Mr. Keith Robinson the bowl- was out for a hundred and twenty-ing was not good enough, and the one.

| Navy did much as they liked. I am- interested to find my old friend Paymaster Commander Hargreaves turmng out for the Navy II. Wo have not yet met for that Cop of ovril we propose to split, but I think I am right in saying he was Hancock to

he man who stepped in with Dick win an Interport gainst Malaya by two wickats." I rather think it was in 1922 and that 10 played as a slow bowler, but it

begin to wane.

valuable

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THE PLACED PONIES

Iron Sides, Kindo and Vago should Black Velvet, Bold Commander, run well in the Third Section of the Stanley Handicap.

Chesterfield, Chivalrous, Helter Skelter. No Fear and Young Chap should provide a good finish in the Second Section.

Mr. Dunbar's starter, Great

and Solar Star appear to be tho bost of the entrants for the first Section.

figure it is without question the should be a great asset to the son went in second wirket. The There was J. Robinson and W K(First and Second Sections) --"pi lasked to do so. Chesterfield ran Hall, Partnership (if started here)

largest organization of its kind in China. The Wheelers have made steady progress since their in auguration in September last. Recent activities have been con- fined to short social spine to. Bach locuiftien na Taipo and Castle whilst several eninyable Posk, rides have been arranged on the) Istand.

Incidentally, Mr. Keatea has ex- prossed his willingness to conduct Sunday's run, and extends a warm welcome to all local enthusiasts who desire to participate.

STUBBORN DEFENCE,

Even with Pereirn absent the Indians' bowling was too much for ATTENDANCE AND MILEAGE

the CS.C.C. in most cases, except Amongst several new members that they managed to hang on long WINTER PROGRAMME

acquired as a result of the recent enough to make a draw of it. troop movements, the Wheelers have Richardson went at fifteen in trying December marks the commence also been fortunato in interesting to drive, and only Sayer and ment of the Wheelers winter pr. tr. C. Stead by their organisation. Griffiths, who was in half an hour gramme of social activities. In Mr. Stead has had considerable ex for twenty, got into double figures. addition to the usual weekly-run Sosial evenings will be arranged rice with cycling club in But for the fact that Baker and in conjunction with other local Scotland, and, his assistance wit|Wallington hung on twenty minutes may have been a Inter match- at the end for considerably fewer perhaps versus Johnny-Foster's The Wheelers oficial attendance runs the I.R.C. would probably have team. Skyrme got twenty-two and and mileage at is appended. anatched a victory, though it must is batting in greatly improved Fifteen organised runs have been be admitted that the Civil Service form this year. He played Carried out.

batsmen are better at keeping their beautiful knock against Oxford on Attendances, Miles. wickets up than at getting runs.

Wednesday and I shall refer to that' game elsewhere.

sporting bodies, at which

SHUn

bo most welcome,

pastimes as billards, etc. will be indulged in. A smoking cutter may also be arranged in the usuni "cycling club" style nt which any awards won by members will be presented. It is hoped to make this "smoker" an annual affair--a amalier edition of the cyclists "All- Rounder Concert" held in January. each year at the Albert Hall,

F. A. Wallis 0. Meeker 4. Fuller 3. Saunders Tribe

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Smith and Yung Chen's Fine Display

Flying Tourist, Jungle Jim, Lomberg and. Wonderful Stag appeal to me for the Victoria Handicap.

What a Chance is my fancy for Shek-O Handicap but Mr. Racing Pluck should furnish us Dunbar's starter, Monoplane and

with a close finish.

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The Moeting ends with the Brilliant play by W. H. Smith Ladies Sprint (Post entrics) a race and Yang Chen, of the Sailors' confined to ponies that have start. : and Soldiers Home, last nighted in the First Race and have not when they won all three of their won. The field hers will be the games against the V. R. Came as for the third section of players anved their side the Stanley Handicap with the from an overwhelming defeat exception of the winner. in the Men's Doubles "B" Dizis ion. As it was the match resulted in a win for the V.R.C. by five gumes four.

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The scores were as follow: Clarke and Bunsey (S. and Home) beat Lawrence and Xavier, 21-14; lost to C. Xavier and Barros, 14-21; lost to Soares and Rumjalin, 5-21:

The Canton Y. M. C. A. is sponsor- ing a long distance bicycle race on A BRILLIANT FINISH

December 23 for all who are Invers of The Navy made a very food de

S. the sport. The race will be held on the Taiwo Bond, a distance of about claration at 3.45 p.m. and the Club Westlake, whs I learn is captain- I

12 miles. Soveral years ago a similar race was held, in which 38 were left with an hour and thirty-ng the Civil Service this year is five minutes or so to get the hun-doing better than he has ever done

persons took part. As the road con. Next Sunday's run has been

dred and seventy-five runs nec.with the bat. but he cannot carry

ditions have been improve consider arranged to leave Jordan Read

The Third Annual Lightweight sary. They got them off the the team entirely, I cannot help

Gibbins and aylen (S. and S. bly since then, this year's race will Ferry at 9.15 a.m. sharp. Fauling show

was held at the Royal second ball of the last over but one. thinking it could be strengthened

Home) lost to Lawrence and be more enjoyable and successfu), and Sheung-ahul are to be visited Corticultural Hall, Westminster, The Navy, and above all other bats considerably as the batting of the clase-also merit passing notice. Kayler, 11-21; lost to Xavier and says the Canton Gazetio, by way of Tai-po at which point ondon. from October 27 untlmen, Bramwell, batted very well. tail la deplorable. The IR.C. had it is more usual to associata a time Barros, 8-21; Jost to Soarca refreshments will be enjoyed on November 8. Considerable. hd-On the nualysis it looks as if Red- very little trouble in winning their of about 1-33 for three-quarters of and Ruminhn, 16-21. both outward and homeward trips.ancement in duralumin work was mond might have been bowled

and Xavier, 21-12; beat Xavier a mile for "D" class ponies, but match.

W. H. Smith dnd Yang Chen and Barros, 21-16 more. Several items of Interest are to beery evident. A frame made from but I gather that he was really not

act Saturday this fallacy was ex-(S. and S. Home) beat Lawrence and Rumjaho, 21-17. Continued on Next Columisa the Incality and, ·in;

The match In which the Army Second Section In 1-31 3/5 carrying

ploded. Partnership In form, while Pearce and Ricketts. who sent down twenty three overa were at home to the K.C.C. at Sook-167 lbs. and was closely followed by out of the thirty-four bowled, sent unwoo seems to have escaped the Sandy Bay (168 lbs) and Iron Grey down excellent stuff and always neties of the papers. 1 gatera (160 lbs). The weights carried by looked like getting a wicket. This, very pleasant game resulted in an all three ponies were in the neigh- however, is one of the worst phares even draw. The Army batted, and bourhood of "weights for inches", I know. How many matches have P. Williams was out almost atin fact, according to this scale, been lost because a man has been once, being caught at the wicket off Partnership was 5 lbs over, Sandy kept on "because he always looked a ball which got up sharply. Bona-Bay 3 lbs over and Iron Grey 10 lbs like getting a wicket." In the end in shaped well on the off, but

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the shewed up much better comparison most impossible task, a magnificent | ~ff-side.

when weight is taken into con. The Police had the better of a sideration. drawn game with the Recreio. this alloy by the Tabucchi Tyra while the Craigongower Juniors,

Oak Bay won the Glasgow Handi- Company turned the scale at 4-ibs. playing away, only just averted de- his gallop of 1.69 1/6 for the mila, jeap in most convincing style, and only. The same firm, who are feat with a couple of wickets in carrying 167 lbs, stamps him as a specialists in the extreme light-hand. There are one or two other pany of class and with great speed weight business, exhibited a brake friendly games including the local the clock registering 1-20 (Record complete weighing only 8-oza, Varsity match with which I pro- 1-25 1/5) for the first three

Mosers, Buckley Bros. stand held pose to deal in a separate article quarters of a mile. There are not rond-cum-path racing machine ator, scaling only 13-lbs. whilat Bates.

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