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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 first of a series of cartoons of leading lights in the Kowloon Riding Club, run in conjunction with the St. George's Riding Academy, specially drawn Colonel D. C. Koziki.

Local Cycling Activities

BRILLIANT WIN AGAINST | Racing Chatter

NAVY LAST WEEK-END

ABSENCE OF PERIERA FELT BY INDIANS AGAINST ̊C.S.C.C.

· WESTLAKE'S IMPROVED FROM

the Intter

(By R. Abbit)

OUTSIDERS' DAY-OUT

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

(By "Captain Foster")

MACAO RACING

GOOD ENTRIES FOR SUNDAY

(By "Capt. Fostar").

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,

The steamer Talahan will leave Hongkong on Sunday next at 9.30 from Macan on the return journey in the morning and

will bo Bailing

at 5.15 in the afternoon. She is most comfortable and a String Band has been engaged for the There will no doubt be a large

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) for Hongkong of seeing two com parative "Outsiders" come romping home in the same afternoon, While it would be premature to say that the Club First XI The ponies were Flying Tourist and Tillicum, the former paying already have the Senior Shield in their pockets, there is no doubt

a dividend of $657-60 for a 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 long way on the high road to victory,, I observe that it is lucky

Handicap by a neck, but Tillicum's win in the Comrie Handicap for my reputation as a critic that 1 excepted the Club when I

(First Section) by half a length was a more convincing one. suggested that no side could in all probability make over a 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 Liberty Hay had no difficulty to up in the last few strides to win the brilliant win-though the Navy bowling was largely depleted cantar. Te is unquestionably the Chance (168 ibs) by a neck with amusement of passengers. has put them very' satisfactorily ahead in the League table, i best pony that has ever adorned Don (168 lbs) a similar distance number of spectators attending the, Frankly I wish someone would beat the Club to make things a bit the Hongkong course, and it will behind, Don 1 thought finished then to witness the fourth race- more interesting for, unless the Army shows unexpected brilliance, be a very long time if ever-strongest of the three, and was or the K.C.C. experience a change of heart, I cannot see anyone mances bisten. All distances ar: Stag (168 lbs) looked all over big Sweep will be drawn on

before we shall ace his perfor-over-taking the leaders. Wayward

The South China Cup-for which 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 the first prize will be a substantial the Macao Race Course. I understand addition to refreshments, parti-

couple of new bowlers.

records can be shatter:d when he but faded out of the picture about cipants are strongly advised to

There, le ho

doubt that the stand by Alec Pearce and Hayward naked to fully extend himself. 60 yards (may be less) from home amount in the vicinity of a iakh of enrry 4 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 nicmories of these runs 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 pictorially in Buch munner will un-and Civil Service game, for, with runa were scored in thirty-five aerond.b:lter than the Austral-mention that I am told Flying very thrge portion of the tickets launched at Macao, and I hear a doubledly prove of immense in all respect to

Ride's minutes-nearly three n minuto an pony record established by Tourist is the Sire of Soldier of were sold in Central and North terest in the future, and serve to batting, they are, with one or two phile the possibility of winning Able Amazon In the Rooty-Hill|Britain and, therefore, it is unique China and various places south of

their owners of the exceptions at mont Pereira's rab never dawned on the batsmen until Derby the full comparative time to see father and son racing on the | pleasant comradeship and wonder-bils, as there is hardly a man on some lovso overs about a quarter

in quarter-being:-

came course at the same time. tui acenery enjoyed on runs with the side who can play good fast past five gave them a faint ray of Liberty Bay 27-54 1/5-1-24

It was very bad luck that Nell As regards the racing I am sorry

SOUTH CHINA CUP the Wheelers,

bowling. The home side were also hope. At the end I understand 2/6-1-56-2-26 8/5—2-56 3/6. Gwyn broke down just before en- lucky in winning the tors, for Dicky that Hayward was scoring faster 28 3/5-1-58 4/6-2-28 2/6-2-60 Handicap. She looked a picture in

Able Amazon 30 4/5--58 4/5-1-tering the straight in the Cogee that I can any little na the majority Richardson very properly put the thun Pearce. The bowling was,

of the horses have been entered for It will be no surprise to anyone visitors in. Had the Civil Service howaver, not as deadly as it might 4/5,

the paddock and galloped strongly more than one race. We should, I am, however, nware that Able in the race until her leg gave way. however, see a representative field appointment to local enthusiasts in racing and touring cyclist, Mr. Indifferont story. Abbas and cularly expensive.

In the South China Cup. Ponies general, but it is hoped that in con- A. G. Restes, hus not retired from Suflad gave the Indians a pretty

couree, and therefore the Austral-manding position, galloping smooth- sequence the interest shown in further activity in the sport. Con- good start, though the latter had a

not requent on the disbandment of the couple of lives, one low down in the almost completely turned in the be lowered, but it must not be over lost the race. Alacrity came down Parade, Partnership, Sandy Bay, Curiously enough the tables were one, and one that will undoubtedly mishap, I do not think could have Boxing Eve. Chief Seattle, King's fan pony record is not a startlingly, and, but for the unfortunate rominently at the Anish are, eyeling In the Colony will

Greting Club Immediate appilea-slips off Baker, and one red-hot c. Second Division at King's Park looked that Liberty Bay could also the straight very fast to beat Night and Tillteum. buglo.to wane.

tion was made to Join the Wheelers, and b. of Richardson, However, when the II.K.C.C. second eleven, have very easily beaten 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 ever, the last Saturday had he been pushed lengths, with Nell Gwyn third. Iron Sides, Kindo and Vago should Black Velvet, Bold Commander, the Iungkong Wheelers nuw ber¦ rétused, lis combination of was a double change which proved run-getting chuneed a declaration at to do so. comes the only established cycling talents has made it possible for snecessful as Bebbington caught a hundred and thirty-four. Arm-

Dinty's running was disappointing. run well in the Third Section of club in the Cotony on the pre him to put up auch a splendid fight Sufflad very nicely at extra cover strong, Kilbe and Emmerline got

THE PLACED PONIES

Little Beauty's win in the In- sumption that the Chinese club in on cycling's behalf in the Far East, and Sayer get Abbas stumped, most of the runs pretty slowly."

Stanley Handicap. Whilst on the subject of surpriso 'verness Handicap was a stylish Chesterfield, Chivalrous, Helter Shamshulpo has not yet coma fight which will not fish with The slow bowler got a couple more was rather intrigued at the num-dividends and record gallops; per one. He looked all over a winner Skelter, No Fear and Young Chap menced activitles), whilst with a the end of the Cycling Club, quick wickets in M. P. Madar and bar of Robinsons who-on paperhaps the performances of the placed coming down the home stretch and should provide a good finish in the membership near the half-century Keate's valuable experiences A. H. Rumjahn who for some rea-anyway--were playing for the Club, ponies in the Comrie Handicap readily assumed command when

Second Section. gure it is without question the should be a great asset to them went in second wicket. The There was J. Robinson and W K. (First and Second Sections)"D" asked to do so. Chesterfield ran Mr. Dunbar's starter, Great largent organization of its kind in Wheelers' management, and should "ext four batsmen all got rugs. Robinson and C. A. Robinson, not

well to finish second by beating Hall, Partnership (if started here) China. The Wheelers have made give a flip to the racing side of Baker, who, relieved Perry, got

Delightful Chance..

and Solar Star appear to be tho steady progress since their in the organisation.

best of the entrants for the first auguration in September. Inst.

Section

HONGKONG WHEELERS WINTER PROGRAMME

The surprising disbandment of the Hongkong Cycling Club recent-

KEATES JOINS WHEELERS

Hongkong.

y will doubtless be a great dis- to hear that the Colony's premier batted first there might have been have been, and Graco was parul-Amazon's time was done on a heavy¡She was out by herself in a com that 'will run well and show up

ATTENDANCE AND MILEAGE

STUBBORN DEFENCE

THE SECOND DIVISION

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to mention just plain Robinson! couple of wickets and Sayer kept But even if they all bolled-down. Incidentally, Mr. Keates has ex- them all rather guessing. The last into Mr. Keith Robinson the bow!- Recent activities have been con-pressed his willingness to conduct was out for a hundred and twenty-ing was not good enough, and the fined to short social spins to such Sunday's run, and extends a warm one. localities as Talpo and Castle welcome to all local enthusiasts who

Navy did much as they liked. "I am interested to find my old friend Peak, whilst several enjoyable desire to participate.

Even with Pereira absent the Paymakter Commander Hargreaves rides have been arranged on the

Indians' bowling was too much for turning out for the Navy II. We Island.

Amongst several new members that they managed to hang on long Bovril we propose to split, but I the C.S.C.C. In most cases, except have not yet inet for that Cup of WINTER PROGRAMME Required as a result of the recent enough to make a draw of It.think I am right in saying he was troop movements, the Wheelers have Richardson went at fifteen in trying the man who stepped in with Dick December marks the commence also been fortunate in interesting to drive, and only Sayer and Hancock to ment of the Wheelers winter pro Mr. C. Stead by their organisation. Crifiths, who was in half an hour against Malaya by two wickets. I win an · Interport gramme of social activities. Mr. Steat, has had considerable ex- for twenty, got into double figures, rather think it was in 1922 and that addition to the usual weekly ruperience with cycling clubs in But for the fact that Baker and he played as a low bowler, but it social evenings will be arranged Scotland, and his assistance will Wallington hung on twenty minutes may have been a later match- -in-conjunction with other local sporting bodies, at which such

at the end for considerably fewer perhaps versus Johnny Foster's pastimes as billiards, etc. will be The Wheelers offein attendants runs the I.R.C. would probably have team. Skyrme got twenty-two and und mileage list in appended snatched a victory, though it must batting in greatly improved A smoking concert Fifteen organised runs have been be admitted that the Civil Service form indulged in. may also be arranged in the usual

year. He played a jcarried out.

batsmen are better at keeping their beautiful knock against Oxford on "cycling club" style at which any

Attendances, Miles. wickets up than at getting runs.

Wednesday and I shall refer to that awards won by members will beT. A. Wallia

416. presented. It is hoped to make

game elsewhere, D. Mucker

A BRILLIANT FINISH this "smoker" an annual affair B. Fuller

The Navy made a very good de- smaller edition of the cyclists "A C. Saunders

[claration at 3.45 p.m. and the Club Westlake, who I learn is captain. Rounder Concert" held in January. Tribe

were left with an hour and thirty-ing the Civil Service this year is five minutes or so to get the hun-doing better than he has ever done dred and seventy-five runa neces-with the bat, but he cannot carry

each year at the Albert Hall.

Next Sunday's rug has been

be most welcome."

14.

13. 11.

368.

324.

11.- 10.

308. 281.

NEW MACHINES

Was

this

WESTLAKE'S IMPROVED FORM

FLYING TOURIST

BADMINTON LEAGUE

:

Smith and Yung Chen's

Fine Display

Brilliant play by W. II. Smith

the

Flying Tourist. Jungle Jim, Lemberg and Wonderful Stag appeal to me for tho Victoria Handleap.

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

with a close finish.

The Morting cade with tho Ladies Sprint (Post ontrits) a race and Yang Chen, of the Sallors confined to ponies that have start- and Soldiers' Home, last nighted in the First Race and have not when they won all thren of their won. The fold hero will be the games against the V. R. C. Same As for the third section of playeru saved.

the Stanley Handicap with the sida from

their

an overwhelming defeat exception of the winner. in the Men's Doubles "B" Divis- ion. As it was the match resulted In a win for the V.R.C. by five games to four.

The scores were as follow: Clarke and Bussey (S. and Home)

The Canton Y. M. C. A. Is sponsor- long distance bicycle race on December 23 for all who are lovers of

ing

the sport. The race will be held on the Taiwo Road, a distance of about miles. Soveral years ago a similar race was held, in which 88

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beat Lawrence and Xavier, 21-14; lost to C. Xavier

and Barros, 14-21; lost to Soares persone took part. As the road con- and Rumjan, 5-21.

altlons have been improved consider. Gibbins and Waylen (S. and S. ably since then, this year's race will Home) lost to Lawrence and be more enjoyable and successful,

THERE IS ONLY ONE

beat Soares

arranged to leave Jordan Rond The Third Annual Lightweight sary. They got them off thethe team entirely. I cannot help Ferry ni 9.15 a.m. sharp. Fanling Show

held at the Royal second ball of the inst over but one, thinking it could be strengthened and Sheng-shul are to be visited Horticultural Hall, Westminster, The Navy, and above all other bats. considerably as the batting of the class also merit passing notice. Xavier, 11-21; lost to Xavier and says the Canton Gazette. by way of Tai-po at which point London, fron October 27 until men, Bramwell, batted very well. tall is deplorable. The I.R.C, had It is more usual to associats a time Barros, 3-21; Jost to Soares refreshments will ix enjoyed on November 4. Considerable ad-On the analysis it looks as if Red- very little trouble in winning their of about 1-35 for three-quarters of and Rumjahn, 16-21.

and Xavier, 21-12; beat Xavier both outward and homeward trips.vancement In duralumin work was mond might have been bowled more,

a mile for "D" class ponies, but match.

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

FRIENDLIES

last Saturday, this fallacy was ex-(S. and S. Home) beat Lawrence and Rumjann, 21-17. visited in the locality and, in (Continued on Next Columns.) in form, while Pearce and Ricketts,

The match in which the Army Second Section in 1-31 3/6 carrying

ploded. Partnership won the i who sent down twenty three overs were at home to the K.C.C. at Sook-167 lus, and was closely followed by out of the thirty-four bowled, sont unpco seems to have escaped the Sandy Bay (168 lbs) and Iron Grey down excellent stuff and alwavs neties of the papers. leoked like getting a wicket. This, very pleasant game resulted in an all three pontes were in the neigh- I gather a (159 lbs). The weights carried by however, is one of the worst phases even draw. The Army batted, and bourhood of "weights for inches", I know. flow many matches have J.P. Williams was out almost at in fact, according to this seale, heen 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 via shaped well on the off, but over. In the drst Section Tillicum ho dees not, and there is your bats-Smith managed to get one past his (149 lbs-9 lbs under) wins in the man well played in! Both may defence, just when he seemed ret. fast time of 180 2/5, closely follow- have had some luck, but the feet Dewey batted well, but the rest dided by Great Hall (153 lbs--8 lbs remains that Pearce's two wickets not do too well. Garthwaite seems

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