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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1936.

CRICKET FACING ITS MOST CRITICAL

SEASON

BUT THERE ARE YOUNG PLAYERS WHO MAY DEVELOP

(By W.R.C. Smith)

It is certain that because Surrey County Cricket Club lost 24,330 Last season the usual band of pessimists will start again the cry that cricket is dying.

Surrey, it is true, are not the only county to report a loss, but It must not be forgotten that the South Africans carned a record profit of £12,000 on their tour when no previous side from that Dominion had returned home with more than £1,400.

I admit the South Africans were a thing must be done to attract that? populer side who played attractive spectators, cricket,

And, mark you, these counter al- tractions will be stronger this year than ever before. The effort to put baseball on the sporting map is any one. determined and well-organised one.

swimming and golf,

with

KING'S BROOD MARES CHANGE HOMES

Moved from Sandringham

RIFLE SHOOTING

PRIZE MEETING

to Hampton Court ENDS

The Royal Stud at Sandringham is in be closed and the King's brood mares are to be transferred to the paddocks at Hampton Court, as briefly reported by cable, The Times reports

L/CPL. PETERS WINS CUP

The prize meeting of the Hongkong that the Stud House, in 11ome Park, wae for many years the residence of Rifle Association was brought to a the Master of the Horse, and in Amiccessful conclusion yesterday, when

Peters, RE L/Cpl. present occupied by the Dowager Lily Rossmore.

The King will be able to see the Governor's Cup. The complete re- mures, the foals, and the years sults of yesterday's events follow.

more frequently there than at Sand- ringham. Another reason for the removal of the mares is that it is necessary to give the paddocks at Sandringham a long rest.

won

The Resulta The results were as follows:

the

The "lirookwoul" Competitian, Clara "A". 1. 10. Stevens, R.A.0.0. 24: 2. 0. Ms. Wallace, 1/R.U. 13: 1. 2/L. Wan, 1.K.V.D.C. 39; 4, Mejor. Edwards, R.E. 2:

L/Cpl. Peter, R.E. $2. Consulation Sweepstake.-1. inR.A. 321 2. Col. Cheshire, ILA.O.C.

Lieut. Sequeira, 1.R.V.D.C. at; 4. Lieus, Pat

FILM STARS TO OPERATE RACE TRACK

Million Dollar Project

Detroit, Apr. 10. Mr. Wallace Beety. the film player, and the head of a group which is seeking a licence 10 operate a new racing track near Los Angeles, stated that if the Call- fornia Racing Board approves the Reence.

$1,000,000 approximately will be spent by a group of screen players and film exccatives on the

project. Capt. Rybet

He said that plans for the track, and the names of the backers, would tulio, 1.

The "Suchdown Con-tition-1, 2/14.not be announced until the applica

tion has been acted upon by the 15: 2. Cpl. Ton- Minshull-Font, 2/1t.W,F. xim, BF, 35: 1. Sigt Jener, M.c.2/R.W.F. Board. He added, however, that the 34. Cpl. Jones, WT. 2/1W.2 34; 5. Cal project, is backed by members of the film colony who desire to bring

closer, to Holly horse racing still wood's door.

Cheshire, R.A.0.C. 3.

Tonkines won shoot of

The lure of tennis grows every year; those who play it, that are wrong winner, and La lain, a Derby Caffan, M. 13: 4, lest. Urquhart, HK. |

"he

one of

facilities for thousands of young young; crlcheters in most county teams in red there. Queen Victoria has 1... 2/w.. 32; 3, Sgt. Warwick, RN, 4; ecutive, was named vice-president of

stil

and that they helped to

WHAT IS WRONG?

There will be no change at the stimulate interest in the game, but I am against panic alteration in the King's stud form at Wulverton, the county championship Itrell still rules and implements of the game. Norfolk. The stallions, Friar Marcus keeps its hold on the public fancy I think the new bw. rule a good one, and Limelight, will remain there. despite ever increasing counter af-but any attempt to stunt or to clown

The King has decided to sell some tractions.

ericket would be mad and fatal.

My friend William Pollocis, in isis of his two-year-olds, Two-year-olds that will be retained are Polonaise, Cream of Cricket," book, "The

Pretty Spark, and Felstone.

Court summed up the position as well as

The Hampton

Stud was

Conantation Sweepstake.-1. 8.1. Hopkins,

In the application for the licence "It is not the game, but some of famous in Turf history in Queen HK.T. 211 2. Capt. Rybut, R.A. 33; 5. cost

Victoria's days.

V.D.C. 1:. the

The Sheria" Competition, Sgt. Janes, Mr. Jack L. Wainer, the screen ex- "I could maine two or three most famous mares Increased wrote.

that ever raced,

2/1LW.F. 07. the group. 1415 were

had 2/1t. Minehull-Ford,

It is planned to conduct a 40-day take pers from the county grounds.

little interest more

prospective to-day who should very bluntly be

in horse-racing, Con- ft. Jen, 2/E. Len. R. #2: 6, Cpl. Junes,

20. [2/R.W.P 31.

meeting at the truck which will be told by their captains and committees

sequently the yearlings bred at the Consolation Sweepstake.-1, §. 1. Hopki* built on a 328-acre track of land County cricket, with no Australbuns that if they persist in needlessly

Hampton Court Stud were sold an... : 2. Col. Tanking, 38, 21: 3. or Santh Africans touring this

meeting would start on July 4. coun-pollering about at the wicket instead nually. John Porter, the Kingsclere C.4.M.B. Wallner. 1/ILU.11, 51: 4, 14. Pattude, southwest of Los Angeles. The first try, must stund on its own this season of getting on with the game they trainer, was able to buy Sainfoin on 3, 311 6. Fun, Irhard. 2/R.W.F. 31.

"It's purely a business proposition. An all-Indila skle will be here, but must get out.

behalf of one of his patrons for the set. Jom 2/1WF 20, 36, 13; All the stock holders are movie peo- they can

cain hardly be included in the

to establish a "It may be their own stupid faults, small am of 660 guineas. same attraction class as Australis or for the faults of older players and The Sandringham Stud was formed 31 92; 3, L/C Peters, 142 12, 93, 36-30 ple and we decided

in 1877 with the Ides of breeding Hopkies, I.P, 30, 25, 33-94; & track near Culver City, which is only

2/14 Wan, H.K.V.C. 33, 30-340 twelve-minute drive from Holly better-class horses than were Lhen C.6.M. Grinham. 2/1W. 11. 1. 20-95 wood," Mr. Beery stated, adding that

1. Pattullo, R., 31, 31. 31-3, Cpl. carrying the Royal colouis,

Junes, W. T. 2/H.W.F., 28, 24, 41--03: 9 the project, would not interfere with

the Santa Anita race track, First pie aug yards, 2nd 500 yards, Inc. emith, 2/12 L., 35, 23, 16--09- GOD yards.

members

South Africa,

I have no doubt that cricket will keep its place in the affection of the sporting public, but if the counties hope to improve their finances kame-

SPORT

ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Fifth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 16th May, 1936, (weather permit ting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Build.

Club House, ing; the

Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

Entries close nt 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 7th May,

1936.

By Order.

S. A. SLEAP,

Actr. Secretary,

coacher who drum into them that they must not go out and hit bowling bui li should not be tolerated."

FEW PERSONALITIES Anellier authority, the Editor of "Wisden's," points out that one the chief reasons for poor "gates" Is that few counties possess a com- manding personality whom every one talks about and wants to see.

The man with characteristics, and even eccentricities on the field will bring people focking to the ground. Such a figure used to be in almost every side.

Where are the modern personali- ties Hammond, Woolley, Wellard, with his seventy-two 6's in a season, and J. Smith, the Middlesex fast bowler and litter-they are all turn stile assets, but the breed is not so iplentiful nowadays.

of the young "hopefuls," sent out to Rain experience, covered themselves with glory,,

A

in

The cry is for youth in the team to leave England for Australla October, but the puzzle is where to find it. We want bowlers, but where are the young bowlers likely to prove of Test match class?

|

Trond Stage" Aggregate.-1, N.3.A. R.K.RA, CQ.M.8, Wallace, 1/RU.R. 33, 31

Comulation Sweepstake,-1, Cat Ryhot. R.A. 32, 23, 27-94; 2, Ed. Stevens, LA.UU., 34. 31, 26-01.

The play" Carpetition. In connection with H.5. The 'Governor's Prize).—1, C.9.M. Grinham 2/1.W.F. 4er 49.

The Perch" Competion. En

nection with 1. The Governor's Pricel

1, Mr. Austin,, D.LC.

..

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K. C. C. TO HOLD LEAGUE TRIALS

Players To Turn Out Next Sunday

Kowloon Cricket Club, who this year are turning longing and ambi tious eyes towards league tennis honours, start their campaign on Sun

trial matches will be played to assist lay next, when, during the afternoon, in the election of pairs for the various teams entered in the league.

The trials will start at 3 pm. sharp, art i niembers who have entered their names to play in the league this attend. If

I have drawn up a

a list of "players

Final Stage-1.E. The Governor's Cup.--1, to watch this season. Some of there. Cap. I.K.R.A. Sver Mesin! & Sion, 1. Cpl. Peter, R.J2 214, 2. K.ILA. Hilver may never

Warwick. R.M. 277; 3. Cape advance beyond good steel, Set. county standard, but some should yet, A., 216; 4, C.M. Grisham, 2/RW.F.. train on, with proper advice and en-216 5. set. Jones, 8/1LW.F. 275; 0, 14.

2507277; B. Lt. Statelife, T/RUIL, 2043 1. Pr couragement, to be worthy wearers of Steven, AC 276: 7, 14. j'all. ILE. the England blaze. Here they are Smith, 275 Lan, It. 274: 10 Mr. Austin, BATSMEN:- L. ffulton (York.... 274, 2/ht. Wan, K.V.D.C, 272; Shire); C. Washbrook (Lancashire; 12. C... Bark, R.N., 271; 15. Capt. Caffyn, 20:16, 2/1.6. Minshuil-Ford, 2/I.W.F. 2GM; Place and brighter cricket, how N. Olfeld (Lancashire); II. .FL.M. 260 t, C.S.M. Elvin, 2/5, Lan, lever, are not the main issues of the Greenwood (Sussex); H. E. Bollers, Cui, Trikings, H.F. 265 11. Sgt. Sirkay,

Booking HK.P., The task of finding (Warwickshire); L. J. Told (Rent): 1.K. 267: F, Sgt. Blandford, It... 265

S/Insp

261; 20. season before us,

next winter. Gimblett (Somerset); R. l. Moure 1

Slat, Ford, H.K.N.V.F., 257. team to tour Australia

(Hanipahlre).

The Gral Anetreats"-1, Cup replica is one that must occupy chief place.

BOWLERS: W. Copson (Derlind 1.KLA, Gold medal 14. Patul season are requested to We have been beaten in Tests by

hire): It. Pollard (Lancashire); R. 32. 34. 31. 31124; 2, H.R.L.A, L/C. Peters, Australia South Africa, and the West shireli

32. 31. 30-12: 2. towarth (Worcestershire): It. Perlis... 21. 2. 3. 25-26; 4. Capt. Rytet, udies. The South Africans who beat Howarth

1.A. 31. 35, 47-326 3. G.Pack. RN. 35, 10, 30, 29-125; 6, 2/1.1. Wan. HK. were no match for the Australians (Worcestershire); W. l. Andrews In their tour which has just ended. (Somernet): C. Perkins (Northants). WICKETKEEPER: N. McCorkell

V.1.C. 3. 29. 33, 25-125; 7, C.SM, Elvin, The outlook is, to say the least,

...R. 30. 32, 31, 25-122; 8. St. Jones, (tampshire). gloomy.

M.C. R.W.F. 30, 30, 29, 33-122; 0. 5/1 23, 25-86; 3. Sgt. Warwick. 1.M., 19, 19, 19, Hopkins, TEK.. 80, 29, 30, 31-120; 9, Silos. 27-4: 4, Cpl. Higham. I/R.UR, 12, HN 23, Ford, M.K.N.V.F. 23. 29, 30, 28--120 731-8; 5, Lt. Pattulo, 12, 18, 14, 23, 27+2 Set. Melay, 11.K.P. 30, 20, 31, 30-120; 12, Cpl. McCuained. /. 16, 17, 19. Fus. Richnert, R.W.F. 30, 31, 2, 41-12030-927 7, 1/S. Jones, 3/ELL, 16, 23. 19, 13. Majer, Edwards, R.F. 31, 12, 2, 2-12424-81; 8, C.S.M. Grisham, 2/1.W.F. 19, 1, 14. C.S.M. Grinham. It.V.F. 27, 31, 31, 2990, 277: P, R.8.M. Slater, 2/Fall, 20, 15: 1. Mr. Austin, D.L.C. 29. 3. 24. 30-12, 21, 24-77; 10, Set, Blandford, M., 15, 11; 16. Pte. Winstanley, E., 31, 32, 29, 14, 20, 27--78: 11, Cpl. Cheshire, LA.0.C. #11: 11. Capt. Calyn, 1. 12, 32. 29. 16, 12, 20, 26-76; 12, Fun. Jones, 2/. W-F #1--15:19, Pte. Sharples, FL.R, 31, 34, 15. 20. 20, a: 13, Rut Jones, 2/R.W.F 124118; 12, R.S.M. Bater, FLR. 23, 24, 31, 30-14 20. C.Q.M.S. Cheetham, R.W.F. 25,

which CAPTAINS: G. F. Henne (Notts): Although the M.C.C. team toured Australia aut New Zealand T. N. Pearce (Essex); A. B. Sellers this winter only lost two matches, few (Yorkshire).

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Falling Plate Match-18h, The Rayn! Ukter 149: 4. Lleut. Stesen, RA,O.C. 33. 34, 1, 26-16: 5, 2/L1. Wan, H.K.V.D.C. 12, 11, (Team No. 1) Team:-Si. Bost, Cpl. 23. 12. 29, 23-119: 8, 8/lesu. Hopkins, Higham, 1/Cyl, Ganley, fn. Pickering. Ittn. 1.K. 30. 30, 31, 31, 23-147; 7, C.S.M. Elvin. E.B. 30, 31, 32, 20, 2-144: F, Sp. MeRay. ... 30, 31, 30, 30, 25--144: 9.51. C.S.M. Griptum, W.. 27, 31, 33, 29, 23

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"Services" .. Championship Aggregate 1. Sullers Cup and replica. ILF.N. Pickering,

Bisley Meeting. Inter-Uniot Shoulder-to- 1/LUR. 21, 22, 21, 27--91; 2. Cup C.S.M. Elvin. 2/E.If 1. 24. 28, 20-00, 1, Shoulter-1, Royal Uister Rifles and the Stevear, LA.O.C. 11, 15, 23, 28-88: 4, Sgt. L.A.D.C. with 141 points each: 8, East Lan. Warwick, 1. M. 19, 19, 19, 27-141 5, L/C cashire Regiment, with 139 polats.

Individon! Kerolver Competition.-1, KEL. Usher. RE 17, 18, 19, 82: 0, Cpl. Higham, U.R, 12, 18, 21, 28-1: 7, 28. Runwell H.K. Polize), 30 points: 2. Amer Jonce, 2/E1t. 1, 23, 15, 24-81; 8, Fus,Singh UK. Polire), 29 points,

Team Revolver Match.-1, Hongkong Police Heaton, 3/R,W.F. 15, 18, 21,

Police (Indian R.S.lt, Slater, X/F.L. 20, 12, 31, 47: 10 Trum No. 1 1. Hongkong

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74. 12. Sut. Wah, 1/R.U. 14, 19, 21, 21-Match. (Challenge Cup)-ist. Prias won by 223. Team:-Capt. 76; 18, Cpt. Richenlion, A.9.C. 16, 18, 21, The Army. Aggregate 20-14 14, Fet. Boyt. 1/.U.R. 10. 21. 10. Rabut, RA, 46: Lt. Ratcliffe, U., 461. 17-731 15. 2/C. Barely, 1/R.U.R. 15, 18, C... Elvis, E.L.It. 42; 1/C. Peter, R.E 21, 18-72: 16, Riin. O'Leary. 1/RUR 1, 46: 14e. Sharples, E.L.R._47. 17, 21, 18-66 17. Bat. La Faldevin. #/R.W.F. 15, 1920, 6-1; 18, Lt. Lewis, A. 3. 2/1LW.F. 20, 14. 23,

Placings. Army, 213; 2, L. 2291 3 LK.V.D.C., 217; 4, R. 211; 6, ILK.P. "A" 210; 6, KK.A. "D" 180.

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