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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 V.R.G. 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 lose, but it must not be forgotten that the South Africans earned a record profit of £12,000 on their tour when no previous side from that Dominion had returned home with more than £1,100.

I admit the South Africans were ajihing must be, done to attract populur side who played attractive spectators. cricket, and that they helped to

WHAT IS WRONG?

one.

the

RIFLE SHOOTING

KING'S BROOD MARES

CHANGE HOMES PRIZE

Moved from Sandringham |

to Hampton Court

MEETING ENDS

FILM STARS TO OPERATE RACE TRACK

L/CPL. PETERS WINS CUP

The Royal Stud at Sandringham in to 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 was for many years the residence of Rifle Association was brought to a that the Stud House, in Home Park, The prize meeting of the Hongkong the Master of the Horse, and is at successful conclusion yesterday, when present nccupied by the Dowager Lady L/Cpl.

R.E. Peters, Rossmore,

Governor's Cup. The complete re- sults of yesterday's events follow.

mares, the foals, and the yearlings The King will be able to see the more frequently there than nt. Sand- ringham. Another reason for the removal of the mares is that it is, remo necessary to give the paddocks at Sandringham a long rest,

won

the

"The Results The results were us follows: The "wood" Competition. Cin's "A", 34: 2, 0.9. rut. Ravens, IA.0.C. Wallace, 1/EUR 381 8, 2/1 Wan, 3.K.V.D.C, 13; 4. Major, Edwards, R.E. 32;

, L/Col. Poters, R.K. 2.

Cant. Ity bot Consolation Sweepstake].

In Queen Catfyn, N.35, 821 4, Lieut. tut.

Million Dollar Project

Detroit, Apr. 10. Mr. Wallace Beery, the film growt player, and the head of which is seeking - a licence to operate a new racing track near Los Angeles, stated that if the Cali- fornia Racing Beard approves the licence, approximately $1,000,000 will he spent by a group of screen players and film executires on the project.

swimming and golf, with incrensed wrote. "I could name two or three most famous mares that ever raced. *... 2/IW.F. 33; 2, tel. Warwick, RN, 33; ecutive, wax med vice-president of

SPORT ADVTS.

of the young "hopefuis," sent out to quin experience, covered themselves with glory.

The cry is for youth in the tears

Janes. W. T. 2/RWF, 29, 24, 11-131 0. Pte. Balth, 2/E1.2, 3, 3, 28--03.

Flest more 300 yards, Bad. 600 yards, Bot.

500 yards,

Conmutation Sweepalake,~1. Cant. Rybet. IRA, 92, 33, 21–92; 2. LA, Stevens, IA.D.C., (34, 31, 26–51.

The "Hey Competition, fin connection

K, C. C. TO HOLD LEAGUE TRIALS

There will be no change at the stimulate interest in the ganw, but I am against panic alteration in the King's stud farm at Wolverton,, in RA. 32: 2; Cpl. Chhiro, H.A.U.C. 81 3, He said that plans for the track, Lieut. Segurira, H.K.V.D.C. §1; 4, Lieut. Patand the names of the backers, would the county championships itself still rules and implements of the game. Norfolk. The stallions, Friar Marcus, R. 11. keeps its hold on the pubile fancy I think the new 1.b.w. rule a good one, and Limelight, will remain there. The "Stickledown" Competition.-1, 2/L1 not be announced until the applica- despite ever increasing counter al-but any attempt to stunt or to clown

Thn- tion has been acted upon by the The King luas decided to sell some Mihell-For, 2/W.F. 35; 2. Gpt. tractions,

cricket would be mud and fatul,

Two-year-olds kings: 121. 35; 3. Bet Jones, M.C. 2/R.W.F. Board. He added, however, that the of his twe retained are Polonaise, Cheshire, R.A.0.C. 84, My friend William Pollock, in his that will be And, mark you, these counter t-

34; 4, Cpl. Jones, WT, 2/RW,F, M; &, Cpl. project is backed by members of the

film

bring tractions will be stronger this year book.

"The Cream

of Cricket," Pretty Spark, and Felstone.

calony who desire to Tonklage won hout off. than ever before. The effort to put summed up the position as well as The Hampton

closer to Holly Conulation Racepitate,1, 5.1. Hopkins, horse racing still Stud was baseball on the sporting map, is any one.

| 3,1. 83, Capt. Rytt, R.A.

Capt. wood's door. famous in Turf history

17.3. delermined and well-organised

In the application for the licence "It is not the game, but some of Victoria's days, Sainfoin, a Derby V.D.C. 33. The lure of tennis grows every year; those who play it, that are wrong," he

Winner, and La Pleche, one of the

The "berin" Competition-1, Sat, June. Mr. Jack L. Warner, the sercen ex- i, 2/1 Minehill-Ford, 2/RW.F. 224, the group. fnclities for thousands of young young cricketers in most county teams were bred there. Queen Victoria had Legt. Jons, 1/E. Len. B. 32: 5. Col. Jones, It is planned to conduct a 40-day people, take still more prospective to-day who should, very bluntly be little interest in horse-racing. Con-/RW.F members from the county grounds. tolil by their captains and comintitees sequently the yearlings bred at the pan wenkinys, I.. mk 1. built on a 228-acre track.

Consulation Sweepstake.~1, 3. 1. Hopkin, meeting at the track which will be of aml County cricket, with no Australians that if they persist in needlessly Hampton Court Stud were sold and... Wallace, 13.U.It. af 4 th Pattulis, southwest of Los Angeles. The first or South Africans touring this cum-pottering about at the wicket instead nually. John Porter, the Kingsclere 15, Fus, itchards, 2/16.W.F meeting would start on July 1. try, must stand on its own this season. of getting on with the game they trainer, was able to buy Sainfoin on

The "Feud-Stage" Aggrexatom, Nila. It's purely a business proposition. An all-India side will be here, but must fel out.

Sgt. Jones, 2/IW. 29, 84, 33--561 2. behalf of one of his patrons for the C., Wallace, iLU.lt. . 8. All the stock-holders are movie peo they can hardly be included in the "It may be their own stupid faults, small sum of 550 guineas.

31 38: 3, 1.0 Peters, E. 12, 1, 30-ple and we decided to establish a same attraction class as Australia or for the foults

its of older players and The Sandringham Stud was formed 4, 1. Hopkins, 11.K... 80, 33, si: track near Culver City, which is only South Africa.

coaches who drum into them that in 1877 with the idea of breeding Wan, H.K.V.B.G. 33. 32. 1991: a twelve-minute drive from Holly- I

have

no doubt that cricket will they must not go out arid hit bowling. better-class horses than were then, L. Fattolla. 3. 31. 51. 31-33; R, Cp the project would not interfere with C.6.M. Grinham. 3/LW.F. 31, 33. 28-03 wood." Mr. Berry stated, adding that keep its place in the affection of the but it should not be tolerated."

carrying the Royal colours. sporting publie, but if the counties

FEW PERSONALITIES

the Santa Anita race track. hope to improve their finances seme-

authority, the Editor of Another "Wisden's," points out that, one of the chief reasons for puor "gates" Is that few counties possess a coin- manding personality whom every one to leave England for Australia with H.F. The vernor's Prize)-1, C.S.M. talks about and wants to see.

October, but the puzzle where to The man with characteristics und find it. We want bowlers, but where even

eccentriclties on the field will are the bowlers likely to

the young

prove bring people flocking to the ground, of Test match class? Such it figure used to be in atmost I have drawn up a list of "players 1.5' Cup. H.K.R.A. Silver Meint & $100. every s

side.

to watch" this season. Some of them/Col Peters, LE 214, 2. 15.KJA. Silver Where are the modern personali-nay never advance beyond good ties? Hammond, Woolley, Wellard, county standard, but some Draft Programmes and Entry with his seventy-two 6's in a season, train on, with proper advice and en Stevens, R.A.0.0 273: 7. 11. Patty, 11.17. Forms for the Fifth Extra Race and J. Smith, the Middlesex fast couragement, to be worthy wearers of 216114 Rate, U., 21: 1. The Meeting to be held on Saturday, bowler and bitter-they are all turn the England blazer. Here they are:-Smith, Lan. k. 274: 19, Nr. Austin,

BATSMEN:- 1. Hulton 16th May, 1936, (weather permit-stile assets, but the breed is not so

(York 12. C.P.tk linck, IL.N., 271: 13, Cept. Caffyn, ¡plentiful nowadays. ting) may be obtained at the Finance and brighter cricket, how. Oldfield (Lancashire); H. W. 269; 16, 2/14, hinabull-Ford, 3/1t-WF 20s Secretary's Office, Exchange Build-lever, are not the main issues of the Greenwood (Sussex); If. E. Dollery16.K... 247 14. Sgt. Bindfant, H.M., 266 fng: the Club House, Happy (season before us. The task of finding (Warwickshire); L. J. Todd (Kent);, 19. - 19. Hekin H.K... 241 20.

The trials will start at 3 p.m. sharp, HK.N.V.F., 27.

and all members who have entered Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the teur to tour Australo next winter 11. Gimblett (Somerset); R. H. Moore/Len. Ford geregate, Cun. replies their names to play in the league this |

(Hampshire). Sports Club; and the Stables, is one that must occupy chief place.

We have been benten in Tests by BOWLERS: W. Copson (Derby- and 11...A. old medal 1.t. Patullo, ILE.

senson are requested to attend. If Shan Kwong, Road.

Australia, South Africa, and the West shire: I. Pollard (Lancashire); 1. 34. 30-1243 Steven able to do so, they should advise not inter Entries close at 12 o'clock Indies. The South Afrlenns wito beat Howarth (Worcestershire); R. Perks .A.0.C. 31, 32, 34, 26-125 4. Capt. Rebot, the tennis sub-committee NOON

W. H. Andrews A. 36. 37. 32. 27-12; 6, C.1.0. Black than Friday next. s were no match for the Australians (Worcestershire); Thursday, 7th May,

| R.N. 48, xa. 30, 20–120; 0, 2/14, Wan. HK. in their tour which has just ended. (Somerset); C. Ferkins (Northants). V.D.C, 32, 28, 31, 29-123; 5. C.S.M., Elvin, 1936.

The outlook is. to say the least, I WICKETKEEPER: N. McCorkell EL.R. 80, 82, 3), 29–132; 4. Sel. Jones,

loomy.

(Hampshire).

M.C. R.W.P. 30, 30, 20, 33 --124; 5. 8/Ina, 23. 29-4: Sgt. Warwick, R.M., 19, 19, 10, Hopkins, H.K.P. 80, 21, 20, 31--129; 9, 6/1ng. S. A. SLEAP,

Although, the M.C.C. team

27-84; 4 Col. Izhar, 1/R.0.1, 12, 18, 23, CAPTAINS: G. F. Ilcane (Natts); Ford ..N.V. 38, 20, 36, 20-120 121-84. Lt. Pattulo, E, 38, 14, 23, 27-82: which i toured Australia and New Zealand | T. N. Pearce (Essex); A. B. Sellers Set. McKay, H.K., 10, 29, 91, 30-120; 12. 5. Cpl. NeCamland, TRU.IL, 10, 17, 19, Actg. Secretary, this winter only lost two matches, few (Yorkshire).

Fus, ticharsla, IL.W.F. 30, 31, 28, 30-12030-621 7, 1/8, Jones, 2/E.IIL, 16, 25, 10, 13. Major, Edwards, I.E. 31, 32, 34, 25-110: 24-81; 8. C.5.M. Grinham, 2/ILWF. 19. 12. 14. C.H.M. Grinhain, X.W.F. 27, 31, 31, 20-28, 27--19: 9, 1.5.M. Slater, 2/ELR, 20. 119, 16, Mr. Antin, D.R.C. 28, 32, 25, 12, 21, R77: 10, Bal. Ulandford, 11.3., 15. 24, 188, 16, 18, Wimtarigy, ELR 31. 31. 29. 14, 20, 27--75; 11. Col. Cheshire, RAO.C

25-11; 17. Cook Caffyn, R.M. 82, 12. 29, 15, 12, 20, 28-16; 12. Fu, Jonce, 2/ILW.F

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,

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The right Competition. 119 nection with 12. The Governor's Prize)-

Me. Austin, D.R.C.

Final Stage --HE, The Governor's Cup-1,

Melki, Sat. Warwick, IUM. 977: 3, Capt. (Bybel. BA.. 276; 4, DM, Grinham, 2/3,W.F.. 1270: 5, Sel Janes, 2/16W.F., 216; 0, kt

CD.R.C.. 273; 11, 2/1t. Wan, H.K.V.D.C., 2721

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this Kowloon Cricket Club, who year are turning longing and umbi- tious eyes towards lengue tenni honours, start their campaign on Sun- day next, when, during the afternoon, trini matches will be played to assist in the election of pairs for the various teams entered in the league.

25-1183 18-tre Sharples, 11.10.-31, 36, 37-15, 10, 26, 81-70: 13, 9R-Imes, 2/.W.F

1st Seura Tlackrown, 2ndi Camberley, 3rd. Brabkwood, 4th. Bitwie.

-116; 10, IF.M. Hater, FL.B. 29, 24, 31, 10, 8, 24, 1-76; 14. Fus, Richard, Z/ILW.Y 30-114; 20, C.Q.M.S, Cheetham, R.W.F. 25, 18, 16, 10, 21-76; 15 Sgt. Hill, 1/KUE, 32, 2, 2-113,

17. 12. 20-72; 10, Pto. Winstanley, 2/EL.R. P, 19, 20, 24--12: 17, L/C. Pat- terson, 1/ILU. 14. 12. 21, 2; 18, Mr. The Allemets' Aparente", -1, Cup 1/6. Fatraliury, D.ILC. 1. 18 19. 23-08: 19. Iteter. RE. #2, 82, 83, 80, 150: 2. C.Q.M.8. Cheetham, /R.W.F. 18, 1, 22, 22- Souvenir Capt. Rybot, 1.A, 34, 32, 33, 27, 2468; 28, Fus. Ferguson, 2/RW.F. 14, 13, 18, 15013, Set, Jones, It.W.F. 30, 20, 84, 88, 25—1863.

14. Lieut. Stevent. RA.0.0. 53, 34, Bi. Falllyg Plate Match-Ist; The Royal Ulster 26, 2-149; 5. 2/Lt. Wan, H.K.V.D.C. 82, low, (Teans No. 11 TeamBgt, Hoyt, Cpl. aa, 92. 29, 23-145: 6, S/Town. Itokine Higham, L/Up), Gantity, itfn. Pickering. Tin. 11.K.P. 30, 30, 33, 31, 23-147; 7, C.S.M. Ryan, Rta, Gordon, fn. Swift, Itth. Weir. Elvin, ELR 80, 31, 32, 20, 22-144; 8, But. 2, The Royal Welch Fusiliers. Team No. MeKay, K.P. 30. m. 30. 39, 23-1441 8. |5). C.S.H. Grinham, R.W.F. 27, 21, 39, 29, 23 143: 10. R.S.M. Bates, E.L.. 29. 31. 20, 80, 23-142

The "Gecretary's Cup." (111 n.6.) (Class "A" Competitors unly C. 8. M. Elvin, 2/E. Lan. R. 284.

The "Asistion" Cap.1, Cur Lleut.

Blevens. it.A.0.c. 25 2. Capt. Callyn, RM. 243, Cant. Bybot, I.A. 24; 4, Sgt. Blend ford, A, N. 2010. Ft. Mannell, R.M. 23; d. 1/Cl. Petero, 1.2. 53.

Association Meeting Additional Revolver Competition.—1. A/bigt. Cowan, H.K. Pollen (76); 1. 8/1umpe. Ril chile, H.X.1'. (74).

Association Meeting Monday Eau Puol Prize Winners-300 - Sharples, 2/E. Lan, -11.50

Extra Frites Competition), L/Cpl..l'etern (38): 2, C8.31. Elvin. (32); 3. Cp Higham (311: 4, But Hill (80) . Bat. 10lingham (30): 4, Capt. Kenyon (29): 7, L/Col. Gan Ley (29) 8, 1/Cp). Wilson (29): 9. RH.M: Slater (29).

the

Wiley Meeting Inter-Unit Shoulder-to- Shoulder,-1, Royal Ulster flies and RAD.( with 141 pointes each; 3, East Lan- cashire Regiment, with 180 points.

"Services" S.R. Championship Aggregate.- 1. Boldlers Cup and replica F.N. Mckering, 1/R.U.E, 21, 21, 51, 27--01:2, Cup C.S.M. Elvin. 2/5... 21. 24, 25, 22-001 3. T.t. (Stevens, 14.0.C. 17, 18, 28, 28-86; 4. Set. Warwick, H. M. 19, 19, 19, 27---84; B, L/C, Usher, R. 17, 18, 19, 28-12; 4. Cal. Individual Revolver Compelltis, But. Higham, 1.U.R. 12. 18. 25, 28-81: 1, L/H. Russell (1.K. Pollo), BD pointes 2. Ammar Jones, 2/... 15, 23, 19, 24-81 8. Fur Stach (ILK. Pollen), 20 points, Bruton, 2/RW.F. 15, 30, 21, 28: 9, Team Revolver Match.1. Flongkong Police R.S.M. Blster, 2/F... 20, 12, 21.24-77: 10., Team No : 2. 1ongkong Police (Indian Fus. Thompson, 2/R.W.F. 19, 18, 18, 22-77; team).

11, Capi, Kenyon. 2/1LW.P. 15, 17, 21, 28-

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Placin-1 Army, 213; 2. R.N.. 225; & 13, 19, 20, 6-61: 18, Lt. Leult. A. 1. [ILK.V.D.C.. 21714, RM 211; 5, 17.K.P.

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