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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER

1936.

ALL ABOUT DOUBLE TENTH" RACE MEETING

Going Will Be Fast For One-Day Programme

BADMINTON

COLONY PLAYERS CHOSEN

For Next. Week's Exhibitions

Our Daily Golf

►

Hint

There is nothing more dis- astrous to a player than for him to undertake a match of any importance in a. lacicadaisical frame of mind.

-Glenna Collet Pare.

HOCKEY

Radio Held By The

A much improved standard of play was witnessed In the second trial of badminton programme matches held last evening in the Club de Recreio. by kind permis- slon of the club's committer, and at the close the Hongkong Badmin- ten Association's selection commit- Tee ose the players to appear against our Shanglin visitors next Wednesday.

There were some outstanding men's doubles encounters, excellent form being displayed by W. C. Choy and L. A. Carvalho. Plensing though it was to And such a general level of iny, it made the committee's work somewhat harder. However,

ofter due deliberation, they made the following selections.

Singles:-W. A. Oliveira (Cinb de Recreto)

Mixed Doubles;-ist pair. S. P. Chan (C.H.C.) and Mk5 M. Grif- fiths (Fire Brigade)

2nd pair,

Carvalho (Re. erelo) and Ming M. Silva (Recreio) Reserves. Kew (St. An- drew's) and BIkas A. Mackenste (Fire Brigado)

Men's Doubles;-K. S. Llew and

T. C. Lee (University), J. Remedios (Recrelo) and W. (hor (CRC.)

Reserver:A. M. Sva. M. Offveira and H. Kew.

CONTINGENCIES

J.

Argonautas

INTER-SECTION TOURNAMENT.

and

well-contested

(By "The Pilgrim")

In a

Fant

the Ioller Training on match Hchool ground yesterday afternoon, the Club> tadio

Sports Argonauta played a goalless draw in the Inter-Section hockey tourna ment. Although extra time was he called.

decision could reached,

no

Argonautas pressed heavily in the opening five minutes of the game, but C.the Radio defence was equal to the occasion and guarded their territory Aso well that the opposition could not

get within shooting distance,

Particular watch was kept on. Angelo and Nolasco the wingers, and they were well kept in check.

After the Argonautas' initial burst, Radio recovered and Guest broke

n

The committee decided that in the event of Shanghai not being prepar-! ello play a men's singles, but agree- ing to Meise and Forbes appearing in a men's doubles, the longkong through to test U.B. Sousa with pair to meet them will be M. A. fast shot which the ex-Radio goal- to clear, Radio Oliveira and J. J. Remedios, and the keeper did well local doubles match will be between maintained pressure, but also found! Liew nfd Lee and Choy and Silva, steady defence against them. End However, if Shanghal

to to end play continued up to interval, Ron! WIS seriously Hongkong's proposed programme of but neither two mixed doubles, one focal men's threatened. doubles art n singles, the local men's) doubles will be contested by Liew and 1er und Choy und Remedios.

commitice The selection Messrs. E, din Sousa, G. A. White, F. II. Kwok, S. A. Gray and H. A. Alves.

estree

LAST NIGHT'S RESULTS

were

The full results of last evening trial games were us follows.

S. P. Chan and Miss M. Grinths beat J. J. Remedios and Miss M.. Silva, 15-9.

L A. Carvalho and Miss A. Moc- kenzie beat Mr. and Mrs. E, L, Hị Shute, 15-8.

T. C. Lee and K. S. Liew bent W.

Choy and A. M. Silva, 15-12. J. 1. Anderson and Mist C.-Silva lost to L. A. Carvalho and Miss O. Ribeiro, 15-2.

S.

Chan and Miss M. Silva lost E. L. II. Shute and Mits Grifiths, 15-8.

SMART HALF-BACKS

Upon resumption, David Leonard was seen to advantage in some bril- liant bursts down the right wing. but he usually found I. Atves a nusty stumbling block and could not frish いぼ hin movements. In Incl

Argonautas were exceptionally well Crved by their half back line, R. Marques, Oliveira and Alves all playink at the top of their form.

Guest essayed another solo effort: down the right wing for Radio and made Soara enneeds a short corner with his ultimate shot, but Radio could not turn 1 to account

A minute later Angelo emulated' Guest's example and nearly netted for the Argonautas, but Rocha saved brilliantly from a terrific drive.

Both goalkeepers were kept busy but were L. A. Carvalho and w. C. Choy during the second half, beat T. C. Lee and K. S. Liew, equal to the occasion, Rocha being

outstanding.

15-11.

The swimming tram of the Accounts and Stores Branch of the P.W.D. which gained succesini at the recent Civil Servants Swimm- ming Club and Public Works Recreation Club aquatic gala, Seated in the centre in Mr. W.J.Anderson, Superintendent of Accounts and

Starés (Photo: Mee Cheung).

AUSTRALIAN TEST

TRIAL TEAMS

DON BRADMAN and S. J. McCabe will be the captains of the sides to play in the first Australian trial match, which is to be played at Sydney from October 9 to 13.

It is the Bardsley-Gregory testimonial match, and virtually will be the Touring Team v The Rest, though the elevens have been selected by the NSW authorities, and not by an Australian committee. Bradman leads The Rest,

The teams chosen are as follows, says Reuter:-

THE REST TOURING TEAM

5. J. MCCABE (NSW), W. A. BROWN (Queensland).

A. G. CHIPPERFIELD (NSW).

L. S. DARLING (Victoria).

J. FINGLETON (NSW).

D. G. BRADMAN (S. Australia), C. L. BADCOCK (S. Austraita).

1. 1. EBELING (Victoria).

T. LEATHER (Victoria),

A. MCGILVRAY (NSW).

C. V. GRIMMETT (S. Australia),

1. P. O'BRIEN (Victoria),

R. ROBINSON (NSW).

D. TALLON (Queensland).

F. WARD ( Australia).

E. S. WHITE (NSW).

R. MORRISBY (Tasmania).

E. L. McCORMICK (Victoria).

W. OLDFIELD (NSW).

W. O'REILLY-(NSW).

V. RICHARDSON (S. Australia)

A. N. OTHER.

ENTERTAINING CARD

OF EVENTS

S. C. LIANG WLL NOT BE RIDING

LIBERTY BAY NOT ENTERED FOR MAIN RACE

(By "Captain Foster")

To-morrow's Eighth Extra Race Meeting, better known among the racing confraternity as "Double Tenth Meeting," used to be two days Carnival, but, owing to the fact that the anni- versary falls on a Saturday we have only one day of racing. How- ever being a public holiday we should see a good attendance of racing enthusiasts and punters are advised that the first saddling bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

It is learned that Mr. S. C. Llang (Tientsin Jockey) will not be seen in action, as he is laid up will malaria while Mr. Y. T. Fung will take over bl his mounts.

Rose Evelyn Must Win The

Autumn Plate

HUNAN HANDICAP PROSPECTS

SEVERE TEST FOR NOVICES

W. H. CHOY'S BIG CHANCE

The first leg of the "Daily Double" event is on the Hunan Handicap for "D" clasa China ponies over a course from the two mile post, once round and la, to be ridden by novices who have not won ten races anywhere ot any time. At the last meeting there were were

have

เพ

one

Without prejudice, I um afraid that there are a few new owners who are not too well versed with the general conditions of racing, especially in the matter of declaring starter, for very often we have heard that so

form. the

the winner in

Sub-Griffins probable usual signed send in the

so had forgotten or too late to

Autumn Plate over the champion These conditions are printed on the Inch of "Entry Form but they do course for I cannot advocate any- not appear in

programime. Under the heading "Declaration," the thing to beat Rose Evelyn. This is following will no doubt be of interest a closale event for the Subscription to owners:

two races of the first and second sections of "D" class ponies, but to-morrow these divisions

been

merged into event and we have a fascinating problem

The following are

Burgomaster-Mr. T. M. Gregory, Cavalcade Mr. Ho,

We have not to go very far to find spot the Wersand jockeys:

the

"An urner intending to run a pony in thee for which it he been entered, must declare his intention of starting at 'iros! 46 minutes before the time stated in the Programme for the start of a race. Such Beclaration should be made by himself or on the forms provided, his representative which must be placed in the relative box to the Jockey Jam. Only those docker

declared will be allowed to оf реліся во weth out.

Griffins of this season and the first prize la $600 while the second is $250 and the third place worth $150. It 19 a term race and the weight is assessed on the amount of stakes won since January 1. Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Rose Evelyn has to shoulder 168 lbs. and should this mare fall to pass the post first, we shall all be a Ittle It. In more that the kokers a dislusioned in the selence of racing. and the weight It is expected he will carry should be carefully led in."

She has never lost a race among her

It will be seen that the declaration own class and is therefore a dead must be made by an owner or his cert. Wild Cat and The Gorilin Bradman's team is practically representative of The Best of Australia. representative on the form provided should fill the minor places. Bradman, Ebeling, and O'Brien provide a Test match seasoning, and young- sters who may be lonked upon as Test candidates are included. Among these is T. Leather. Victorian fast bowler, who did well on the Indian race

tour.

and the box is removed at 45 minutes before the time for the start of that

It may not be known that an and his owner, his representative The attack of Bradman's team will be looked after by the rightJockey can all make the necessary handers. Leather (fast), Ebeling (fast medium). McGilvray (medium), declaration and the Stewards will not raise any objection to three Ward and Robinson (slow), and White (medium-paced left fland).

signed forms. McCabe's team comprises men who have all been "blooded" in Eng- land Tesis, with the exception of E. L. McCormick. young Victorian fast bawler.

CESAREWITCH CALL-OVER

BUCKLEIGH IS FAVOURITE

London, Oct. The call-over for the Cusaréwitch to-day found Buckleigh 2 to The game ended in semi-darkness favourite. The complete quotations J.J. Remedios and Miss M. Silva:

by both follow. beat L. A. Carvalho and Miss After a first-rate display Mackenzie, 15-10.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. D. I. Luard And

School Football

The Sports Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph. Sie-"Veritas" was right in point ing out that I used the word large loosely yesterday in saying that a large number of schoolboyn playing in Longue football Hongkong.

icams.

For the Radio M, Hassan at centre- hall, J. S. Grewal at left back, ann Tavares, Leonard and Sarnagal Singh in the attack performed ably, while A. Pinna, R. Xavier, B. Gosano, the half-backs, and Sousa in goal shone for the Argonautus.

The match will be replayed next Wednesday on a ground to be drawn for by the teams.

schools which we asked for a game! on Saturday repiled that they could not raise a team on that day, be are cause their players were ali activej Infin. the League. This may be an The number, however isolated case, but I expect here, nro must be large enough to prove my others. point, that school football in

Hongkong, is not dend. One of the

D. I. LUAND.

DIOCESAN BOY'S SCHOOL.

Britain Has World Beaters

GENE TUNNEY SAYS SO!

By Dave Forbes

9 to I 10 to 1

13 10 1 100 10 7

15 to 1

17 in 1

20 to 1

22 to 1

25 to 1

33 to 1

33 to 1 40 to 1

10 to 1 13 to 1 66 to 1

Buckleigh (amil ol Newtown Ford (0, 100) to D

Avondale (0, 100 to 7, 1) Crysler to, 100 to, 6, 13 Hoplite and of

Solar Bear (t and o) Woodstock it and o) Near Relation (1 and o) Rondeau and Jack Tar,

Greyham (o, 28 to 1; t) Nightcap (o, 25 to 1, 1)

10 to 1. Kenton (0. Conspirator (t and o) Patrimony (o, 45 to 1, 4) Queen Shilling (l and ef Pluvlerdore to. 100 to 1.

-Renter

STARTERS AND JOCKEYS

London, Oct. 8. The probable starters for the Cesarewitch to be run at Kempton on October 14 are:

Buckleigh (Gordon Richards). Hoplite (Harry Wragg), Nightcap. III (Marshall), Chrysler II (Beary), Near Relation (Perryman), Coup de Roi (Burns), Chirgwin (Lane). Rondo Woodstock (Cl RI- (Bezant),

chards), Negrier (Barber), Queen's

Shilling (Richardson). Solar Bear (E. Smith), Avondale (Maher); Jacke

Con-

Tar (Sirett). Fonds de Caisse (Evans), Patrimonie), Hands Off spiralor (Whiteside), (formar Scottish Heavy-weight Champion)

(Mitchell), Kepton (Robertson), GENE TUNNEY, UNDEFEATED WORLD'S HEAVY- Newtown Ford (Christie), Greynam WEIGHT CHAMPION, BELIEVES THAT BRITAIN CAN (D. Smith), Pluvier d'Or (Gilber),

Weather Vane

(Sharpe), PRODUCE WORLD BEATERS.

Fet

Ife told me this in an exclusive interview in bis London hotel im- (Sprague). mediately after arclying from America to start a holiday on the Continent... No jockeys have yet been chosen

"Your country has the best amateur boxers in the world," he said. for Carpet Knight, St. Botolph and, "They have everything speed, stamina, sicili, arid the will to win, Stainforth.-Reuter.

an all-important asset,

"I farmed this opinion when 1 refereed the match between the British

amateurs and New York's 'Simon Pures, and now I believe it is your turn to develop a world's heavy-weight champlon."

great hopen of Ben Foord, who recently deprived Jack COLONY BOXING

Petersen, of his British and Empire titles.

HIT is properly handled he should be just the man to put British boxing back on the world map."

1.

Len Harvey, 100, is a likely Brilish boxer to win world fame for us, according to Tunney,

"In has a wonderful chance of winning the light heavy-weight title.” be remarked.

"Harvey is a superlatively clover boxer llable, to outpoint anyone, Tunney and his wife are staying in London for a week before visiting Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and finnily Germany.

"I want to study conditions in Middle Europe and to form conclusions for myself," he told me.

CHAMP: WINS

SEAMAN PRANDY IN SHANGHAI

+

R. Abbit's Article To-Morrow

Owing to heavy pressure on space, R. Abbit's articles in continuation of the his- tory of Australian cricket,. has been unavoidably held over until to-morrow.

Test Players Taking 100 Bats To Australia

By William Pollock

On board the liner Orlan

ENGLAND'S Test cricketers, on

their way to Australia to get back the Ashes, found the Bay of Biscay kind to them.

INTERESTING. CURTAIN-RAISER

KING'S WARDEN'S CHALLENGE

Copper Idol-air, tí. V. Pearse, Diogenes Mr. G. P. Ferguson, Don-(no

no Jockey yet).

to

Jouble Chance-Mr. Lo Hung-pong, Ebony Idol-ina Jockey yet), Gold Coin-Mr. II. de Botelho, Night View-Ir. W. IL Choy, Plain View-Mr. Choy Wing Chiu, Pride of Tsingtao-Mr. R. M. Wood. Racing Boy-Mir, K. I. ip. 17th of SeptemberMr. S. L. Yuen, Sylvandale-It, Browning, Wadebridge-Mr. K. W. Fung, Young Chapir. Yeung, Philanderer(10 Jockey yet)..

It will be seen from the above that Mr. Harris has not as yet been booked, but I understand that he will pilot Philanderer while Mr. C. F. Chiu will take out Don. The latter

CH

cluss was recently demoted from and

has been nlicited top-weight. he hu

not the same steed Don of course of 1932 but I am told that no is a great fighter and I hope our erst- while friend will be in the limelight. The race itself will, I am sure, of- tract an enormous amount of Interest and Mr. W. H. Choy will undoubted- ly try his level best to win

Night

for "C" clas

PONTIAC BAY'S CHANCE

In Kiangsi Handicap

class.

View

On

novice to emerge from the The Kiangsi Handicap

Ho requires one more win to class Chinn ponies over a mile hins be among the "black letters" jockeys and he certainly has a golden op-

divided into two sections by the official handicapper and practically all the runners in the first division at the last meeting are in the same detachment. Mr. Lon has not entered Harvest View, the win ner of Island Bay (frst section), but

TO SOLDIER OF has nominated Jungle Jim who was

Mr.

BRITAIN

recently denoted from "B" standard. King's Jubilee has also come down from another class and these two

They will find a strong opposition

purtunity. The Gorilla, who trounced Night View in the Junk Bay H'eop. (first section) a fortnight ago, will be running among his own class and looks as if Night View has only to duplicate his just form to do the trick. No whips or spurs are allow ed and under the circumstances the chance of, 17th of September who was second to Night View is very remote.

It would be advisable for Mr. Choy to keep an eye on Wadebridge and Dunbar hus been sporty enough not to enter his impregnable ponies hold the post of honour with Gold Coin. The last named pony will be under the guidance of Mr. main the limit load.

1. de Botello

who

made pony, Liberty Bay, for the event the Double Tenth Plate-over

strides and this novice is a rapid the

in the five furlongs and this makes curtain-ralser very interesting, Al- in Royal Consort and King's Sceptre great advocate of rum.

back. It will be remembered that though he is represented by Diana and these two ladies are well on the Gold Coin was unlucky Bay, Oak Bay and his new ncquisi- lieve that he will depend upole Bay (Mr. Frost). to annex the Plate while Diana Bay will only be given

a run.

latter has not yet, a Avain. Ponting Bay had not a

ased

After leaving the race- handicap. tion Wild Life, I have reason to be- course this morning I heard that Mr. out by The Hero in the Junk Bay-

second secti

section and I umn the is Frost has decided to take out Pontiac well on the handicap for this event. while th preference to Boolat Bay Wadebridge was giving, ibi to cox- Night

View at the, last outing * clear

Tear whereas to-morrow be him a pou th passage in the Jaland Bay Handicap 4 lbs. It has been whispered to me and although a protest was lodged,

that Diogenes is a good outalder and the form he displayed 4 savdữ on the Stewards were satisfied that her running was not jostled. At the

chdach way. the Hongkong Griffins Cup (1 miles) for the owner and if Pontiac. Bay can reproduce the same form, she should be well up in the fighting line at the finish.

all

The latter is not the Diana Bay of her prime and her performance at the last meeting was not impressive. It might be that the distance was not last year she won a classic event September 13 is certainly worth $5

be right

mare,

to her liking and should I in my surmise, the race to-morrow will be too short for the After all, we all know that Oak Bay has proved his capability as sprinter and he still holds the record time, namely, 1.00.2/5 for five fur-

When longs.

he was second Every one in the party was as Soidler of Britain in the Big Wave fit as a fiddle. The only case of Bay Handicap, run a fortnight ngo sea-sickness was Verity. He gol over six furlongs, Oak Bay had a out of bed with Influenza to go pull of 4 lbs, whereas to-morrow they with the team. but the liner's are on level terms and his chance, doctor sent him back to bed, alto my mind, is very remote. OL though his temperature was nor-

course a good start might upset the apple-cart.

mal.

G. O. Allen, the captain, said: "One of the great things about the team is that it is athletic. Every one is ut."

THE CANBERRA HANDICAP

Strathroy Is Not Competing

BEAR CLAW TO MAKE AMENDS

Up Against Mistake Bay Again

Last

Wednesday morning Mr. Black took out Mistake Bay for her usunt gallop'und this seems to sug- gest that Mr. Frost has decided to ride Bear Claw in the Kwangsl Soldier of Britain will have to be

"B" linndicap for class China ponics of the un his best form to stave.

With the absence of Strathroy who

over six furlongs. The latter was challenge of King's Warden owing to has not been entered, we should see unlucky to succumb to mistake Bay a good race in the Canberra Handi- at the last meeting and I am almost the huge difference of weight." It will be remembered that Mr. Pearce's cap for "A" class. Aussics over

„ certain that Bear Claw will make All the players are taking their grey stallion was badly off at the course from the two mile post, once

amends to-morrow. Chief_uppos!- own bais; there are a hundred of fast meeting but King's Warden, who round and in. Mr. Raymond Pinion comes from Cyclumen Bay and

winner them aboard. Worthington and was carrying the top weight of had his legs over Yo Ho (the

King's Lead. Salur- Duckworth have une each. Allen 108 lbs., managed to nose out Diana of the Rooty-Hill Derby) lust has eight; Wyatt slx; Hammond Bay for the last position in the day morning And the combination and Ames five each; Voce, Sims,frame and he had to give 17 lbs. took 2.54.4/5 to journey one-and-a- and 21 lbs: to Soldier of Britain and quarter miles. It was certainly not Copson and Farnes three apiece.

Oak Bay respectively,

fast for this chestnut gelding of the There is room

on deck for .

stable Quartermaster from the Anti- cricket net, but Allen says he will

The issue for to-morrow is that podes, but, the home run In 28.2/5 buvo no practice on the trip. Helene three penies have all to carry seconds seemed to suggest that the snid:

101 lbs. and according to my rule of nag is now in perfect condition. three, King's Warden la head and

"Every one has had quite sumcient cricket for the time being."

t

THE KATOOMBA HANDICAP

Ranger Looks Quite A Good Thing

shoulders above the rest of the field. Mr. Davis galloped Mrs. Ticann's

the Kaloomba, Handicap for Royal Scot has been under a cloud Bag Tor over the same course and recently but this seems to have been the circuit vas covered in 2.35.3/5 Australian "B" class ponies over a

ave should see a good race. enly temporary and she is as it as which was 18.1/5 seconds better than mile.

Blandford, Ranger and on points against Julmny Ware of her trainer can make her. She Yo Ho's time. It will be recalled between

Court. Violet Queen un- Manila in a ten round bout at the might face the start for an outing that these two ponies have not been Centre Majestic Lot to-night,

but I doubt lloneymoon Eve will racing since February last and under sealed her pllat during the gallop I am inclined to think the circumstances it is not an easy last Wednesday morning and the Kid Debell, also of HMS. Kent, that Gladiator, who will be ridden by job

weigh out

to gauge their form against Chinesc riding boy was badly Shanghal, Oct. D. was matched against the coloured Seamon James Frandy of H.M.S. boxer, Charlie Johnson of Manlia, but Mr. Wood, is little backward in form Electron (Mr. Dietz) and Vixen Tor knocked out. Nothing happened to (Mr Proulx). However a good race the maro but I believe the distance Kent, featherweight champion

of was outpointed after a fast six-round while Herod of tire same outft is on

the same boat.

is nssured,

(Continued on Pago.9.). Hongkong, scored a decisive victory contest.-Router.

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