1936-05-29 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1936.

Two-Day Meeting Ends Racing, Pro Tem

HOLIDAY CARNIVAL

OF NINETEEN EVENTS

(By "Captain Fuster")

The Whitsun Carnival, which is a two days' affair, will be the last meeting of the first half of the Hongkong Jockey Club's fixtures, but racing will be resumed after the recess in September. The first saddling bell will be rung to-morrow at 1.30 p.m., but on Whit-Monday the bell will be chimed at noon and the third event, Bondi Handicap for “A” class Australian Ponies, will be run at-2.30-p.m. There are-nine races on the first day and ten on Monday.

Before commenting on the pros Five ponies have been allotted on pects of various ponies. I append be- the basis of 165 lbs., the lowest being low a list of the successes of the Australian Boy with only 146 lbs. to first five local juckeys since January (carry. With the exception of Doublé Į

1:--

Mr. H. C. th

Mr. G. Frost

Mr. 11. Black

Mr. N. Deitz

Mr. P. P. Botelhu

Mr. Lu Frost is

14 10 9 11

Finesse, all others have, this season, i 1st 2nd 3rd made their acquaintances with the Julgen anf it is worth noting that Bolmink Star is the present track holder of six furlonga. We have several speedy merchants and, I am sure that it will be the best race of the afternoon.

10 15 9 985

lame duck" and with regret, we have to drove him out of the ranking. It will bo Electron has been named for the seen that Mr. Ph heads the list with honour owing to his recent perform-, 14 win, is nearest rivat being Mr. anees, especially when he won the Black with

n mille in racex to his credil Calliope Handicap over while Mr Deitz-is-just-behind. It very good thic It must be re- would be interesting if any racing membered that, apart from the fast fan could predict what the position going. Electron was in receipt of a of the above mentioned jockeys would stone frem Shooting Star, whereas be after Whit-Monday. Mr. Ph ins tomorrow the Intter is better off by a good lend and it is not likely that five pounds and this must be con- he will lose his position.

sidered.

With the absence of Able Amazon, Strathroy and Liberty Bay from the meeting, we may look forward to helter Anishes in the major events; in any case there is no denying that the first half of the racing season has had a thrills.

LANTAO SWEEP DRAW

แจ

Then what about Derby' Day? She gave a sparkling display when she won the New Bridge Handicap over five furlongs at the Easter Meeting was conceding her ä and Electron pound short of a stone, but, to-mor row they are on level terms. Derby Day will not have the same jockey, us Mr. Raymond Pih_will weigh out The special $1 Cash Sweep on the an His own cob, Double Finesse. Lanino Handicap over Five Furlongs Last Saturday she was given a sharp "D" class China Ponies to be spin over a mile and she journeyed for Tun on the second day, which is the the cireult in 1.55.4/5. It was not main feature of the Whitsun Meot possible to discover what weight she ing, will be drawn on Monday and had on her back but believe it or not, I understand that over 45,000 tickets Double Finesaz was not "all out" and have already been sold. At the re-she. certainly has my vote for $5 quest of the Stewards, Mr. C. Mench way. Alves, the Official Handicapper, has assigned the following ponies, name- Jy, Belmont Star, Burgomater, Double Chance, Emergency Call, Festival Eve, King's "Parade, Flanderer, Popular Star, Sylvan- dale, Warrington and West Parade to run in the Lantao Handicap, but, the allotment of the poundinge will be announced on Sunday afternoon. and being a print, event, all have equal chances.

MY. FANCY IS ROYAL SCOT

FOR THE OPENING

EVENT

Test For

"B" Class Ponies

|TO-MORROW'S

COURSE

DEPOSED AS

FAVOURITE BUT HE IS STILL THERE.

Jim Ferrier, twenty-ong years old Australian gol champion, who is un long- er regarded as favourite for the British Amateur Open title, but has sur vived until the lost eight To-day he meets Morton) Dykes of Scotland for right of entering the semi- Gnal Ferrier JA wel! known-in-the Far Eas being formerly in Shang- tint,

Kowloon Cricket Club's Achievements

Ferrier Still Going Strong

BUT THOMSON NOW FAVOURITE FOR BRITish golf TITLE

St. Andrew's, May 28. The draw for the last eight in the British Amateur Open Golf Championship made to-day re- sulted as follows.

Cecil Ewing, Irish International, Blue, meets Martin, ex-Oxford Hector Thomson, Walker Cup player and former Scottish cham- hion playa Gordon. Peters, Cyril Tolley opposes Alec Hill, a London stockbroker, Jim Ferrier, Austra Ifan champion playa Morton Dykes, the West of Scotland old rugger Blue.

Thomson has doposed Ferrier as favourite in view of his amazing per- formances to date. He has played 43 holes in 167 strokes, which avenge even surpasses 'Bobby Jones's për- formances in this event. He did not lose a single hole in winning his fifth round match.

Outstanding fifth round results were:-Ewing bent Roger Wethered

twe up, Gordon Peters beat

NEW Bentley, the Walker Cupper. 2 and 1, Robert Sweeney, ex-Oxford Blue, beat

Our Daily Golf Hint

are

In my opinion there only these things to do: stand firmly on your feet: hold firmly to the clab: swing the club back slowly; hit with the wrists: finish the shot- Texas Terry..

The Return Of

R. Abbit

Although reports, upon which was based yesterday's announce- ment to the Telegraph that R. Abbit's contributions would be Kuspended indefinitely indicated that our popular cricket сол mentalor was not sufficiently re- covered from his illness to re- sume his articles for some time. yesterday evening's_delivery correspondence produced a length contribution.

of

full

It was written from his beduide in the hospital and deals fully with the achievements of the Kowloon Cricket Club, last sea- son's champions of the league.

FOUR BATSMEN AND TWO BOWLERS WIN THE SHIELD

(By R. Abbit)

The gap in my series of reviews of the past season's teama. has been regrettable but I can only assure my readers that one does not argue with influenza any more than with an umpiro—fess in fact! And oven this article is being written in bed. And it is owing to the fact that I have not been able to get oven as far as a telephone for the past week, that I have not acknowledged the figures which my good friend Mr. Frank Goodwin was kind enough to send me

..

tipreet-interest-that-I~ went through, The Kowloon Cricket

INTERNAZIOARENAELEZA UKENDRIC Club's Ogures, and I found there

KHO'S GALLANT FAILURE

In 5th Set

SPLENDID TENNIS

borne out the point that'l have made before about the first eleven and that is that their success in the Shield is due

ue in a great measure to six people only, two bowlers and four balgmen -though there was as compétent balance of talent which made the batsmen's task caster; and by that i mean that the other seven members of the team, besides the two Finchera. MacKay, and Arthur Lay, had enough |batting among them to be able to fight a slout rear-guard action. Thu, the shock troops voult take chances without, feeling that they would lose the match with their wickets.

-THEIR-WIN

The K.C.C, victory was unexpect jed in a way, but the fact is that from in poor start in non-Leagué games und a quiet start in the League jiselt, they definitely improved all through the season, and by January or

re playing in the form that had

ago.

50

Paris, May 28.

four After holding a lead of 4-2 in

scasoris

On the other hand a the fifth set, Kho Sin-kie, sense them three or Chinese Davis Cup player, was and the Club rather sagged away

Hood

many teams, notably the IR.C. beaten by Maneff of Switzer-As things turned out, the K.C.C. only land in the fourth round of the dropped four points when they drew French national singles tennis a couple of games. The remaining

five they won outright. championship at Auteuil to-day, Their cricket was well adapted to this bringing to a temporary the League conditions. Their bals-

of check a brilliant effort to estab-men were mostly the quick-scoring fish himself among the fore-type, while their bowlers did get most players in the world to- wickets, if not at amazingly small

ccat! Some excellent catches

were made, though on the whole it must be admitted that Improvement in this department could inve been shown.

nuve-

were

he en-

THE BATTING

day. Moneff won by scores of 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 2-0, 0-4. Both players, who are slight and wiry' in build, covered the court with easy eat-jike ments, but Manel's strokes

A glance at the League Batting slightly the speedler, while

averages will show that of a total of joyed better stamina.

Their slytes were so similar that nine hundred and fifty-six runs, no neither could easily pick holes in the less than eight hundred and six were made by the four batsmen I have armour. Both

exhibited amouth, Buent drives and were quick mentioned. The actual averages are a good deal affected by 'not out' on the ball overhead, though in this innings, but if one were to disregard department they did not show per-

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WHY PAY UP RAN SO

Eustace Storey, Walker Cup player 2 BADLY

and 1.

At the last meeting, the "B" class There were no surprises in the sixth China Ponies had a sprint test over round although Sweeney took Ferrier five furlongs whereas to-morrow the to the 21st before conceding the course of the Lead Mine Handicap match.--Reuter.

King's Warden holds the post ofis from the two mile post, anes round honour with 168 lbs. in the opening and in. A comparison of the weights

You

THE CUSTOMS H'C'P FOR "C" PONIES

event, the May Handicap over a mile, in the ligh West Handicap over 1% REAL PROBLEM And then comes Rayal Scot with 10 lbs: miles run on May 2 and what they lens. The weight assigner has not

are set to carry to-morrow will give forgotten his science. of ambers,

An idea of the handicapper's for Royal Scot, the winner of St distribution of the lead George's Plate, has been asked to

High Lend! concedo nine pounds to Honeymoon

West Mine Difference of weight Eve, the winner of the 1936 Blue

150 150m 4 X. Riband, and should the dottor be

164 154- taken out by a novice, the difference in weight will be exnelly a stone.

168 142 Royal Scot has also to give weights

158 to Gladiator, Oak Bay and Soldier of Britain, and she should again after har smart disping at the last meeting.

acore

King Justica

King's end

Hadko

Bright View Bear Claw (Fell)

Cyclamen lay Junkle Jim

King's Jubilee

Mistake Bay

Rone-Queen.....

15 minu# 7 m.

B

153 140

164 141

158 148

181 104

Boldier of China..... 160 151

King's Faney 154

**

SUFFERING FROM

SORE FOOT

London, May 28

fect accuracy, Khe Sin-kle's smash- these, the only alteration would be Ing was not so sound us against Lesueur.

the

The Chinese passed Muneff well in third and fourth sets to recover lol of ground, and led 4-2 in the fifth set, but the strain was too great. Many of his returns went wide, though he saved two match points before losing.

On the whole it was a splendid display and Kho Sin-kle hus inpress- ed the critics with his immense im- France hopes to see more of him-

The Derby favourite, Pay Up'e dis. provement since arrival here, and play which astonished its connections. Reuter, was due to lameness which was re-

vealed to-day.

The colt was very lame last night and could hardly move across its box, The off fore foot was very hot and sufering from the result of a severe. Jar. The shoe was removed and the

AMBERLEY MAY font poulticed. A decided improve.

SCORE

ment was noted to-day,

The Control Board has announced

With the inclusion of Amberley that the dividend payable for fore-

TO-DAY'S TENNIS

"D" Divison Season Starts

Rain yesterday ruined the league and Laughing Girl in the Customs casting the first and second horses in tennis and lawn bowls championship Handicap (second section) for "C" the Derby was £42-185-0d. The units, programmes, and weather Indications Class China ponies over five fur-which started at 2/6, increased to five

It will be remembered that the re-longs, spotting the winner is a real shillings and ten shillings when near At the time of writing are not

of the High West Handicap problem. We are sure of a gooding the race.Renter.

When these two crack-jackors met in the Mount Parker Harglican, King's Wardan, who was second, was giving ult

the field well, strong

outfield and naturally the draw is an

BALL IN TRAIN

7 lbs, to Royal Scot, who finished found fourth, but, the latter has now a pul Excepting, King's Justice who has important factor. We all know the of 10 lbs. and King's Warden wil been penalised four pounds, all others reputation of What A Chance for a STRUCK BY GOLF have to show his best to win. I have liberal allowances, and Bright sprint race, but, he will have to was once considered that Royal Scot View, Jungle Jim and King's Jubilee sirike his best form to stave off the was a distance pony, But, after her should be dangerous owing to the challenge of Amberley, King's Scep- convincing win in the Shing Mun low impost. The distance of this tre and Laughing Girl. What a Handicap over aix furlongs, she ovent is, to the liking of Sadko and Chance showed us his true colours the Fatahan Handicap run on must be rated "A1" over any journey. Rose-Queen, and at the time of writin

I am not, at this juncture, belit-ing I cannot make up my mind which April 11 when he finished ahead of a tling Mr. Harriman's riding or try pony is in better form. King's Lead mediocre field, whereas to-morrow been left alone and he has a he has to meet some speedy road- ing to set his house in order, but ins am of the candid opinion that Royal good outside chance. Bear Claw, alers. Scot goes better with Mr. Deltz than who, unaented Mr. Black in the High the owner and I would like to sco West Handicap, is still on the walk- the grey mare glven another ing lat.

chance with the same jockey, just te toat her against King's Warden who runs wall with Mr. G. Roza's long legs. Mr. Harriman rides with short atlerups but Mr. Deitz profera tko old fashion and the long stirrup has: beon recognized by the old timers us the best for China Ponies. My fancy is Royal Scot with Mr. Delts up.

SEVEN MODERATE RUNNERS

For Warwick Farm Handicap

Good Field

FOR THE CUSTOMS

HANDICAP

Injured Passenger's Collapse

favourably disposed towards to-day's schedule of tennis matches.

Eight of the nine "D" Division teams are engaged, and as the C.R.C. are not competing this year pro spects are very open. Redlo Sports Club, who finished runners-up inst summer have every reason to feel con- Adent of improving upon this, while the possibilities of KC.C., IR.C., K.LT.C. and S.C.A.A. Anishing cham- pions cannot be ignored.

Radio Sports Club do not open their

day's matches are as follows. programme until next week. To-

K.LT.C. C.C.C. C.B.A.

As a Hounslow-bound train was passing Wyke Green Golf Course, b.n.c. If Amberley and Laughing Girl Osterley, which adjoins the Piccadilly can reproduce the same form when line, passengers heard the noise of they were second and third, respec-breaking glass and saw Mr. C. H tively in the Sugar Loaf Handicap Short, of Berkeley Avenue, Cranford.. at the Easter meeting, they should fall forward, bleeding from the face, have no difficulty in passing the wirel in that order.

Of course, Flybynight and Royal Highness are not to be despised and Miracle is worth the investment of $5 for a long shot.

WAS

He had been struck by a golf ball that crashed through the window,

Alighting at Osterley Station Mr. Short cofaned and was taken to hospital. After treatment he able to go home. Prior to every Meeting, there are "This is the first we have heard of "try-out" sensations. Some tryouts the incident," an official at the Wyke are informative and some are decep-

later.

In the Customs Handicap (first tive for they do not know what Greon club told the News Chronicle

V.L.R.C.

V. A.T.C.

V. K.C.C. Y. B.C.A.A.

CORRESPONDENCE Apology And An Explanation

The Sports Editor,"

Hongkong Telegraph,

Sir-I should like to briefly reply

E. C. Fincher, popular vice-captain Kowloon Cricket Club,

N. A. E. Mackay, who lopped the club's batting averagos.

to bring. E. F. below E. C. Fincher and the averages would read 35, 32, 25 and 23 respectively. It is truc that they accounted for most of the runs but it will be noted that the others did not have to bat so often-. and often had to get runs or got out! The figures are as follows:

Not

K.C.C. IST. XI, LEAGUE BATTING AVERAGES

Tam. Out 11.8. Runa Aver, N. A. E. Mackay e... 7 2 74* 244 48.80 (Continued on Page 9.)

COUNTY CRICKET

MIDDLESEX

AND DERBYSHIRE

Win Easily

London, May 28. Middlesex and Derbyshire scored very easy victories in the county cricket championship to-day, Middlesex beating Somerset by an innings and 99 runs, and Derbyshire winning by ten wickets against Glớu-. cestershire.

Somerset had two bad spells at the wicket, In their first innings they were dismissed for 145 and in their second for 152.

Middlesex

sex scored with much greater freedom. "Patey" Hendren compiling 134 which materially helped in making the Middlesex total up to 396.

The Derby v. Gloucester match pro- duced some unusually low scoring, Gloucester aggregated, 164 In their first attempt to which Derby replied with 193, Sinfield taking 7 for 54. Batting

a second time Gloucester fared ill against the deliveries of Mitchell (5 for 40) and were all out for 123, Derbyshire hit off the ro quired 5 runs without loss-Routar

GORDON LUM “LOST” IN

RAILWAY SIDING

GORDON LUM, the Aus- tralian-born Chinese

section) for "C" class Chiņa ponics weights have been carried. However, The course lies on both sides of over five furlongs, a good field is last.

Saturday Ving's Sceptre the railway," he said. "It would be almost certain and we should neon galloped a mile in 2.10.1/5 and he quite easy for a player to send a ball to Mr. Mackenzie's letter of oven tennis player and a member amart' race batween Boolat Bay, finished gamely. The last quarter Dawn Star, Harvest View Klog's was negotiated in 30 seconds and the over the line. No player has re-data. The issue was one between

ported such an incident."

"Veritas" and myself. Should any of of the Chinese Davis Cup Bounty, Now Star and Pontiac Bay. last half of the mile canterod in

my remarks have appeared dis |1.91.4/6, which was undoubtedly a On a firm going, I cannot nominate grand performance. Under the cir

paraging to air, Blackenzie or Bliss team, was nearly carried such was not back to London in the train any pony to beat King's Bounty and cumstances, cannot see anything River has the best claim to present Mackenzie (because

In my intention)--I unreservedly apolo card. Although Rose-Ann it will be recalled that he was a first to oust King's Sceptre for the first his

his prime. It is honour.

nicely treated too much confidence gine. The remark "opinions when in which he travelled to The Warwick Farm Handicap for class sprinter

Class Australian pbales over not to be overlooked that he racod

cannot be placed on this mare as she aired through the columns of the Harrogate for the tennis is certainly a moody lady and I am press they sometimes convey more six furlongs has attracted sovon here as griffin in 1930 and he

record track

Infraid that I must påsa Centre than a mers opinion had no intend tournament one day this

- - - moderata runners and all have, boan established.

Court in favour of Halcyon.

ed subtlety. Readers of newspapers month. lonlently treated on the handleap. It 1.10.4/5th for five furlongs on see the Febmiary. 20, 1932. My next fancy

Contre Court, lacka stamina while are apt to accept articles published has not been unusual to

the book of form shows that her as being factor at least correct, in range of weights from 105 lbs. to 186. Dawn Star and Pontiac. Bay...I 1bs., and the adjustment of the poun have left Ribble out of the reckoningi

sister Derby Day has not as you won substance and it was to this I re a race over six furlongs. The race ferrod.

of

FIRST LEG OF DOUBLE

dage to a limit of 10 lbs, diforencseinneemeny but Naw is on the Victoria Park Handicap for does not leave any leophole for Star is dangerous, and likely to uprot "B" class Australian panics over 14

tho apple-cart.

miles and. It looks as though Snowy spotting the winner.

is over the champion course and is

(Continued on Paga 9,)

Yours truly, "Satirey"

He was so engrossed in a book that he did not notice that the train had emptied of pas- sengers or that it had been

shunted into a siding a mile away from the station, Friends at the station learned that he had been seen on the

train, and Lum was rescued" ho was found still peacefully -reading--and arrived at the tournament ground. in, time to moot P, R. T. Garnett,

He proceeded to beat Garnett. in the caplést of fashions-far too easily, according to Lum quotes Stanley N. Doust in the Daily Mall. The well-known critic goes on to express the opinion that Lum le-a player). without a weakness.