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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1934.

SEA LARK FIRST BACK IN MACAO RACE

RACE PROGRAMME

Fifty-Seven Events For 1935 Meeting

There is practically no change. in the programme of the 1935 annual). meeting of the Hangkung Jockey Club ne compared with that Tur fast year, with the exception of the elamison of the "Sports Club Cup and Hung- kong Stakes," in the awith event un

the fourth day, which has been enang-

ed to "The Jiongkong Stakes.”

As in previous years, the Hongkong, Darby will be contested in the segund day, and the "Champton Stakes” on the fourth day of the meeting.

There will be twelve events cach for the first, second, third ani, fourth │· days, and nine races for the "otf day", making a total of fifty-seven for the meeting; which scheduler! for

February 16, 18, 10, 20 and 23.

Entries for the meeting will close

on January 12 at 3 p.m.

TRADE CONFERENCE

STILL HOPE FOR DUTCH- JAPANESE AGREEMENT

Tokyo, Dec. 28.

The Dutch-Japanese trade confor ence which had been, in session t Batavia since June has been ad- journed, but conversations, will he conducted between the Japanese Consul, Mr. Koshida and the Dutch authorities during the adjournment.

The shipping dispute will be settled. ut a conference between Dutch and Japanese shipping interests, who will meet at Kobe, Japan.

Menara Haruch) and Nagaoka, the chief Japanese delegates will leave: Batavia on December 28 for Formosa, en vayage to Tokyo.--Reuter.

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FIFTEEN STARTERS

Holiday Cricket

CLUB AND ARMY DRAW

Fifteen yachts started on the cricket

Several clubs were engaged in annual race to Macao and back Christmas holidays, the biggest matches during the for the Potts Challenge Cup attraction being the Triangular yesterday morning and the first Tournament game between the boat back was Sea Lark V. sailed Hongkong Cricket Club and the by E. Cock and Lieut. Col. Army on the Club ground, which Carrington Sykes, which clocked in at 6.19.11 his morning.

resulted in a draw. Mairi (Cmdr. D. Orr Ewing batting of Major V, J. Bonavia (88) High spots in this game were the and partner) returned at 8.54.55 and L. J. P. Williams (52). with Norena (Ramsey and Brims added 126 runs for the Army first gaard) passing the post at 9.26.36. wicket; the bowling of T. A. Pearce, Mestral (Cmdr. W. G. Cowland, the Interport cricketer, who took Dr. I. J. Davis and Lt. B. Eght Army wickets for 66 runs and O'Brien) returned at 10.39.04.

the bright innings by IL Owen La Cigale did not finish,

Hughes, the Interport captain, who These times have yet to be cor-Tinninga for 87 runa.

played an undefeated and chancelers rected.

who

Major Bonavia hit 16 boundaries. The start was made at 7.30 a.m. His display was marred by a chance yesterday and the competitors are in the slipa before he opened his ne given until Kn.m. to-morrow count. The ball passed between T. maraleg in which to cover the 70- A. Parce and Owen Hughes. Later miles.

Major Bonavia played meintlnting ericket, hitting hard at anything pitched well up. Lt. Williams gave twn chances in his innings. He hit seven boundaries.

stortera:

Royal

THE STARTER The following were the with their crews:

Azʊmn (I. J. Pearce and R. J. Vernoll); La Cigale (N. V. A. Crousings for his side, hitting 14 boun-

Owen Hughes played a gallant in Dick Powell likes dames. Here's Dick surrounded by Hollywood's

cher and A. N. Other); U. & 1. (H. darien. Ulue cautiousne towards most beautiful darsels. You'll ses Dick-and the girland Ruby Keeler, Lieut. Comdr.

S. House, Major B. E. C. Dixon and the end prevented him from reaching Joan Blondell, Gay Kibben, Hugh Herbert, Zanu Pitts, and many others. Shields

D. Tod); Lunna (A. his century. In partnership with T. In "Dames" the new Warner Bros. musical picture coming to the Alhambra, Elliott): Typhoon (Squardron Leader the fifth wicket.

and Commodore Frank B. L Redmond, he added 07 runs for C. R. Keary and Comdr. H. C. Legge); The Triangular Tournament match Tern (Capt. R. E. Foley and Capt. between the Army and the C. C. Duchesne); Monsoon (R. Grieve Navy will be played to-day on the and A. N. Other); Sea Lark V (E. Club ground. Sykes): Cherub (Goulbern, Lieut, P. Cock and Licut, Col. M. Carrington-

de N. Ramun and A. N. Other); Mistral (Comdr. W. G. Cowland, Dr. L. J, Davis and Lieut. B. E. O'Brien); Cutty (G. Dalziel and C. J. Cooke): Penguin (Capt. L W. Henderson); Maire (Comdr. D. Orr Ewing and A. N. Other); Norena (Ramsey and Bruusgaard): Tavy II (I. M. S. Temar Wardroom Officern)..

RUGBY THRILL

Meiji University Only Just Beat Shanghai

Shanghai, Dec. 2. Another thriller was provided

team

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Christmas Day when the Meiji Uni versity rugby football Shanghai met in their return match. The Japanese, after being wonder fully held by the local side, went over for an unconverted try in the last three minutes to win by eleven on points to eight-Reuter.

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NAVY LOSE TWICE

A brilliant innings for 119 at out E. F. Fincher featured the all- dar match between the Kowloon Cricket Club seniors and the Royal

as seniors on the Kowloon Cricket Club ground yesterday. The home team won by 12 runs in an exelting Bnish.

Kowloon batted first and declared with a total of 108 runs for six wickets.

E. F. Fincher Ist 17 boundaries in his innings. He batted aggressively, and did not give any direct chance to hand. In partner- ship with N. A. E. Mackay for the fifth wicket, he added 68 runs, and in partnership with Stapleton, for tho sixth wicket be added Có runs. Zimmern 16. Sub-Lt. Briggs was Stapleton scored 25, A. T. Lay 18 and

taking four wickets for 34 runs.. the most successful Navy bowler,

the first half while he had a cut on his left leg attended to. He returned to action with plaster and lint. His centring, as well as that of Kiley (Navy) playing on runs, towards which Lt. Parks-Smith The Navy were dismissed for 180. the right wing, could have been contributed 62, Stoker Crunder 16 and better. On many occasions both E. A. Clayton 22. A feature of their men had plenty of time to stendy innings was the stand made by up but preferred to kick first-time Crunden and Clayton for the tenth with the result that the ball went F. S. W. Smith captured six wickets

wicket which produced 70 wide of the mark.

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Li Tin-sang and Lau Mau, the South China backs, unce displayed their versatility, as a safe pair. Both cleared with hard kicking, Tin-sang. more- than his partner.

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THE GOALS

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for 89 runs, and R. Lee three for 63, K.C.C. PUNIORS WIN The Kowloon Cricket Club and the Royal Navy Juniors also engaged in whole-day game at King's-Park yesterday. The Kame ended in a narrow victory for Kowloon by. 13 rans in the last over of the match. Kowloon took first lease of the wickets and scored 169 runs, towards which F. E. Lawrence contributed 55 and Waplington 37. The Navy replied: Opening in brilliant manner the with 150 runs, Lt. Christian-Smith Chinese found the net within the scoring 46 and Mil. Purdy 32, first five minutes. Tum 'Kong-pak ELECTRIC

RIC COMPANY MATCH heading through a pass from In European and Local staffs of the An enjoyable game between the Pak-wah. A penalty was award-Hongkong Electric Company ed England when Leung In-chan played an Ana pulled up for fouling Wear-Club's ground at Sookunpoo, resulti

the Indian Recreation mouth and Ridley made no mistakeing in a win for the locals by mix with the spot kick, placing the ball wickets. Batting frst, the European Avell out of Wong Wing's reach. xtaff compiled 104

In the second half after much M. J. Razack captured three wickets which E. Thompson contributed 20. middeld play, Tam Kong-jak broke for 15 runs, and I. Haroon three for through on his own to beat Dur-26. The local sinif scored 165 runs ham with a good shot. Shortly for nine wickets, when stumps were after: Pile had the misfortune to drawn. T. Ali was the top scorer deflect a shot which came in from with 36 retired, and S. M. Ruminha the left,, into his own net. Before followed with 26 retired. G. Souza the end, Ridley netted England's scored 25. second gani "th

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