1937-01-29 — Page 20

THE HONGKONG

"Captain Foster's

99

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1937.-

Up-To-The-Minute Notes

On Prospects For Annual Race Meeting

SHANGHAI AND RUGBY INTERPORT.

A FINAL TRIAL TO-MORROW

Shanghai, Jan, 28.

The final trial Rugby football match for the Interport against the Hongkong Football Club will be played this Saturday.

Hongkong, who in all probability will be able to send their strongest i team to Shanghal for the muteh, will be arriving here on Wednesday, February 10, in the ss. Eridan. The Interport match will be played on! Thursday afternoon at the Cani- drome, the kick-off being at 3 o'clock: A second match, between the Hong- kong XV and the Rest of Shanghai, will take place on Saturday morning at the Canidrome. This is

"de

parture from the usual as in previous years Hongkong, after the Interport match, have played the Fourth. U.S. Marines. The change has been made owing to the weakness of the Marines' team, due to transfers, this season. -

There is little to call for comment} in the Club 1st XV. The only chunges that might have occurred in the back division would be brought about by the inclusion of Lt. J. R. Cole, of the Loyals, as against Meill University. Cole, however, will not be available over the Chinese New Year holidays so the backs practically pick themselves. It will be interesting lo see how While compares with Cpl. Hamlin, who showed

was ho thoroughly acquainted with the game on Sunday last.

The forwards, as placed at present, are in different formation from what they packed against Meiji University though all eight names are the same: middle 1. M. Macrae was then in the of the back.row. He is now in the front row, replacing W. D. Pearton, who drops into the second, while A. M. Kennedy, who was in the second, goes into the middle of the back. The ultimate formation of the pack, how ever, will depend on how they at in best.

FOUR LOYALS INCLUDED Four Loyals are included in the Rest of Shanghai. XV, two in the three-quarter line and two in the puck. Cpl. Cooke, who will be on the right wing, showed his qualities in a match against a Club alde earlier in centre, has given a good account of the season, while Ple. Blackledge, his himself in several matches this sea- son. The two forwards are Pte. Coulding and Pte. Thomas, both of whom are useful."

W. H. T. Pitcher will be captaining, the Rest and he is a strong candidate for the Club alde. R. Monnot, who showed up so well at the beginning of the season but then dropped out of the running on account of illness, will also be playing for the Rest. If he has fully recovered he may yet get his place in the Interport Club side.

HOMESİDE RUGBY

COUNTY TOURNEY

RESULT

The second eleven of the Seaforth Highlanders, who enjoyed the distinction of beating the Royal Welch Fusiliers on Wednesday. They show promise of becoming one of the strongest teams in the second division of the Hongkong Football League. (Photo: Mes Chsung).

FOOTBALLERS'

ΤΟ

PLAN

NO ARMY

Pros. And Territorials

(By Charles Buchan)

An effort to induce professionat footballers to join the local 'Terri- torials is being made.

General Sir Walter Kirke, Director- General of the Territoriul Army, met the managers of the Lengue clubs in London ashuri, time ugo and pro- posed they should persuade their players to join.

Behind the move was the idea that if the players joined, then hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of eligible sup- porters would follow suit.

The majority of the managers suid point-blank that the, scheme was not feasible, and they could not see themselves as self-appointed recruit- ing sergeants.

TURNED DOWN Although given the assurance that the term with the Territorials would not affect the players' contracts in any way, the managers practically turned down the suggestion.

BADMINTON

TO-NIGHT'S MIXED DOUBLES

RECREIO. "B". FREE LANCES

K. C. C. TO ENTERTAIN GERMAN

TENNIS CLUB

+

Next Month

(By "Veritas")

CHINA PONIES IN GREAT FORM

Havoc Eve Impresses

Davy Jones Injured. But Expected To

Recover

The nossibility of Davy Jones not

FINE TIMES running in the Grand National this

RETURNED

to

year is mentioned in the latest issue (January 7) received of the "Sporting Life." It is stated that Dayy Jones met with a mishap in a gallop and would not be running In the Purley Handicap Steeplechase. The injury There was a good attendance necessitated the calling in of of interested owners and racing veterinary surgeon, and it was to be decided in the next 48 hours whether fans at the Happy Valley Inst it would be possible to train Lord Saturday to watch the training Mildmay's horse for the Grand of the China ponies in prepara- National. A pessimistic view was tion for the Annual Race Meet- not taken of the injury and it was

considered that it would yield ing. There were really some treatment. "The accident." the fast times and the early touts "Sporting Life" states, is all the more left the racecourse quite satisfi- regrettable Inasmuch as Davy Jones had summered well, and was giving ed.

complete satisfaction in his work, Searching for the winner of the H. Whiteman anticipated liis charge Blue Riband of the turf has one great being in the pink of condition by advantage, it can usually be narrow-Grand Nailonal time to make amends ed down to about half-a-dozen

for the terribly unlucky failure chargers, although some trainers are last March. Davy Jones then had the

the rather touchy. In

publicity.

race well won approaching the last There is always the danger of ut fence, when a rein became unbuckd- tempting to bull up a good gallop, fored. Mr. Mildmay was left without

control and the horse ran out.”

c carried,

been

one never knows what weight has and that of course is the accrets. There is no the stopwatch to us

better tool

closest of the of an animal and

certain the speed

the writer depends upon the minutes

to

Bici

out the

find out

potential

Beconds winner of the Hongkong Derby.

VERY MUCH IMPRESSED I was

much very

impressed with the

of Havoc Eve

theheng

of Mr. Rold under

accompani

Free Lances have the opportunity this evening of gaining their revenge on the recent defeat suffered at the hands of Recreio "B" in the mixed

ed by Honeymoon Eve ridden by the doubles badminton

A two-day visit of a tennis team Nussian boy, Havoc Eve went over league. The teams meet in return match,

from the Deutscher Garten Klub the champion course in 2,51, the chest- But from all

Free Lances reports,

nut stallion coming through this one will be below strength and their prasat Tungahan (Canton), who will nut

and a

a quarter test with flying colours. also participate in a specially ar- Although the last stanza was canter- pects of winning are not too bright.

E. L. H. Shute Is not likely to turn ranged social programme, is to ed in 32 seconds, the home run was out, and I believe A. L. Fisher, is be a feature of the Chinese New murred owing to the fact that last

| suffering from a damaged ankle. The Year holidays at the Kowloon year's winner. Honeymoon Eve, could with Sir Victor's not keep pace seriously Jeopardise the Free Lances absence

of these two players will

Cricket Club.

aspirant. prospects.

Arrangement for the event were

They jumped off with 40.2/5 concluded yesterday. There will be seconds for the first quarter of the tennis matches on the morning and circuit while the second was timed. afternoon of Chinese New Year Duy in 34 and they took 33,3/6 to go up the rock. After passing the half-n- and during the following alternoon.

University have a match at last. They are hosts to St. John's, but in view of the Saints clever victory over Chinese Recreation Club last week, the outlook does not appear to be too bright for the Varsity. They are almost certain to be given three sets by P. K. Hul and Miss Khoo, but whether their remaining pairs can come up to the mark is doubtful.

After an hour's discussion an alter- native scheme was put forward: that aldered so important thai It was sub- the players should join a local volun-mitted to the Football Association and teer corps and take a course of train-the Football League,

ing as did footballers during the first I understand that a letter has also year of the war. They would then be been sent to every League club ask ready for an emergency

ing attendance at a meeting to discuss MEETING OF CLUBS

the affair further. The date of this Eventually the 'matter was con- meeting will be fixed shortly.

2.

More Correspondence On Football Commentary

The music.

K.C.C. TEAM

W.

of

ZİYARETLEN

A BETTER

CLASS OF PONIES

in

Total $9,950

.$3,150

mentary of the Governor's Cup game and skins. In this necessary? In the R. Perry, Miss M. Grimths and Miss Jennet than King's Highway and she/Courting Eve (this year's)

The Subs. Perform

Well

CHUN TEEN

season,

IS NICE STAYER

The best gambling races for punters at the Annual Race Meet- ing are those confined to China ponles subscription griffins of the these steeds Invariably fail to maintain their form through- out the five days of racing, and these events have been noted for paying out handsome dividends. It la obvious that the condition of an animal plays an important part, and the success of a pony depends entirely upon his energy and speed. Under the circumstances, this class of nags has always been a source of great trouble to the trainers, owing to the fact that some chargers re quire a great deal more exercise than others; the worst period to train is undoubtedly during the winter

months. However, this subject is outside of my sphère, but I do know that some bardots (no matter what kind of training) will never come up to form.

Since my last writing, several sup-- posed good 'uns were called upon to test their horse-power over various distances and to say the least, a good number -have disappointed“ their owners.

Rosalind

$1,000 No. 30 sold

050

wub.) do

do

is to my

There is no denying that every year produces a better class of Australian ponics and

“GAME LITTLE animal · ́ Bouldnor, Clowner and Halephant this can be well gauged by the galloped together over the champion wonderful training times recourse and they took 3.00.1/6 to can- turned during the last week-ter the circuit. The last named fin- end, especially that of Aztec, lahed first and the last quarter was in 34 seconds. Helephant is a game which covered the mile

little animal and punters should keep 1.57.2/5. It is interesting to

an eye on this racer. relate that at this time last year Lady MacGregor'a Adam was given On New Year's night, the Canton mile beacon, a hot test pace was set

the best mile was not run under sharp spin over the Valley Stakes visitors will be guests of honour at In which Havoc Eve and Honeymoon

course and her "garron" covered the two minutes,

distance in 1.51.3/5 finishing "all cut" special club dunce which has been. Eve gallantly galloped the two fur- arranged. The dance will be open longs in 31 seconds, but, when enter There-are-some-exceedingly well in 95.3/5 seconds, Aramis, belonging to all members of the club, and ing the straight, the latter was labour-bred cobs among the latest subscrip to Mr. F. C..Hall showed better form,

ing home in 33 seconds. Mickey's Melody Makers will provide ing and Havoc Eve was eased off a tion griffins, while on the other hand gentering the route in 1938 and com

bit. It will be seen that the last mile there are a few below average.

This coming Annual Carnival will The best gallop which came under- was run in 2.10.3/5 with a few pounds be the first occasion since 1934 that my observation, was that of Chun The two-day tennis programme fo spare.

Havoc Eve has a good action with the famous Bobalak is not represent-Teen who went over the Derby course provides for a schedule of 18 official matches-seven men's singles, three good quarters and he is hard to beat.ed by offsprings. However, we have in 3.382/0, the last mile being run ladies' singles, three men's doubles, Happy Eve and Royal Wedding Everce youngsters by Double Court in 2.10, It was a good performance two ladies doubles and three mixed were given a sharp spin over six and a similar number sired by Lord for a sub-grimin and this blackle, of

Hing-wang's doubles. It is possible that other furlongs in 1.39.3/5 and the former Lyndhurst. As a matter of interest Mr. Kwok

I have comp

compiled a

mind, a slayer. a list of stakes won matches will, be added,

Anished gamely. It will be observed by that the last half-a-mile was journey stallions up to December 31 last.

the off-springs of these three It is rellably learned that Mr. F. Marshall has been booked to steer ed in 1.01.1/5 and Hoppy Eve should

BY BOBNIAK have

Pagan Love, who covered 11⁄2 miles good chance for the Maiden The following players will he

Nell Gwyn (1934)

$1,500 in slow time of over three minutes. Stakes, Invited to turn out for the K.C.C.

Boknisk Star (1034)

4,900 Coronation Day was content to do the to arrive from Vriday (1934) Messrs. E. C. Fincher, 5. A. Gmy,

The first jockey

600 mile in 2.43.4/5. Despair Bay and A. W. Ramsey, R. S. Capell, A. M. Shanghai was Mr. "Peanut" Marshall

2,850

Inca had a try-out over 14 miles but Philippens, W. W. Hirst and

their. Onish was no better than 30.4/5 who was out early on King's Highway Snowy River (1935)

seconds. Tempest is coming up to Freeman, Miss M. Grinths, Miss A. and in company with King's Leadayuse (1835) non-starter Mackenzie, and Miss R. Perry, they had a stroll over the Derby Abin Warrier (1938)

form. The whole time was very course. The Sports Editor,

easy one. "Disgusted Briton" hasi The doubles combinations will pro-slow, but King's Coronation, who was

BY DOUBLE COURT Hongkong Telegraph

much to learn by staying in the East bably be as follows: Men's doubles, joined by King's Warden,

WOR

asked

sked Derby Day (1935) Sir-Would you be kind enough to

'tis evident.

C. Fincher and S. A. Gray, A. to go a litle faster over 14 miles St. Kitts (1935) destroyed E. publish my opinion on "Disgusted In amateur. football, is disgust W. Ramsey and A. M. Philippens, and the mare took 2.58.1/8 to tramp Centre Court (1030) Brilona" views on the running coming the way some players come off the W. Hirst and W. Freeman, Ladies' the route. The bay mare, King's Double Finesso (1936)

field with badly injured ankles, linces, doubles, Miss A. Mackenzie and Miss Coronation, is no doubt a better played on Sunday? ·

There are a few statements by interest of what good sportsmanship R. Perry. Mixed doubles, E C. will be Dynasty's representative for Such Fun "Disgusted Briton" which needs ex-stands for there can only be one Fincher and Miss M. Griffiths, S. A. the main event. WELSH TRIAL plaining. First of all, the commenta- answer. Of course not. If a com- Gray and Miss A, Mackenzie, and A

for did not state that the Chinese mentator allows any intentional foul W. Ramsey and Miss R. Perry,

I did not have the pleasure of sec- players were a filthy lot, or had in- to go by the board without making London, Jan. 28.

tentions of "painting the Chinese as mention of it, is it a true running. Last year, with an almost identical ing Rosemary, but, her stable mates,

Rob Roy and Laughing Cavalier, gave Managed Currency (1034) Playing in the county rugby chama filthy tot". The commentator, who commentary of the game? Any per team, K.C.C. visited Tyngshan and a very disappointing display over pianalilps to-day, East Midlands beut is known to me, as well as every foot-son can look into the microphone and succeeded in winning the event by 14 miles.

ball, he one point.

They were It is believed that the the end of the journey, the last No. 13 (1030) discarded

crawling at Fanling Fox (1934) Warwickshire at Northampton by 14 baller in China, whether Chinese or say, "so and so has the

German Club will sent down a team quarter being performed in 35.3/5 No. 22 (1938) discarded European, made emphasis on three or swings dt to the centre, etc, and etc.," points to all.'

more intentional fauls by a certain after Hatening to this for an hour or next month of a very similar per seconds. Mr. Eu Tong-sen's grey The Jupiter (1036) non-starter In other important matches, Royal player on the Chinese team. The uninteresting. To make a commens hun son test is anticipatory interest-stallion, Montrose, was no better ever Twilight Star (this year's) Air Force beat Leicester 16-4, and in commentator is most conversant with ing contest the Welsh Trial at Newport, Mon- questionable football,

but Potente, another condi tary interesting, each foul should be matter no

date, did not put up a bad show over mouthshire defeated Glamorgan by 11 whom the player might be. I was described in full, cach goal should be

the champion course, and finished the points to mine.—Reuter.

told that the commentator did not explained in detail by describing at

last stanza in good style. The pros make any bones about Gosano's un- least five of the movements before!

pects of these steeds for the fair tackling of Lee Wal-tong when attaining the result. These descrip-

classic event are very remote. close to the penalty area, and did not tions, with the opinion of the com- mince matters when Beltras also mentator, is what makes interesting brought down same Chinese reception. For, if there is a com

the player from behind. This will go tomentator in any part of the world,

The following "weights have, beeri To Meet Scotland

prove that the commentator is un- who is authorised to give a commen blassed in his opinions of question-lary on any sport without a thor-

allotted for the Annual Race meeting: Noxt Month

ough knowledge of the game played, able football,

THE OLD COURSE HANDICAP Secondly,

I would like to know what radio "Disgusted Driton"

(TENTH RACE, FIRST DAY) forgets that to be heard when a goal station would dare conceive such a London, Jan. 20. is scored by the Chinese side, with

notion.

ONLY PLAYED ONCE

quarters should be made. It will be

Burgomaster. Tha... Welsh

that his first 14 miles were International rugby the firecrackers and vociferous cheer- I do not intend to praise our own

Been FOR COUNTY aftern to oppose Scotland at Swan his voice to keep in tune with the tuve listened to have been to the

Cavalcade negotiated in 3.49.4/6 while the ing of the supporters, one must raise commentator, but the broadcasts I

last sea on February & was chosen to-day play by play,

was run in 2.47.1/3 and the last mile | Copper Idol Derbyshire, last season's charaplens, in 2.12.1/8. It must be borne in mind Don The team includes three new "Caps",

contrary to what "Disgusted. Bri- while there have been seven changes the commentary of the game with a trast, let my mention that I have or captain in succession to Mr. A. W.in 31.2/5 seconds and by doing this Gold Coin-

Thirdly, the comparison between ton" states. In his letter. In con- have appointed Robin H. R. Buckston that the fourth quarter was Falloped Donovan side which lost to the pilot was asking much of land. Tho team is as follows:

commentator in England, is absurd, they have always been clear, straight business reasons.

Gold Sovereign James (Aberavon), Hoplin (New In England there are no players who to the point, and mest descriptive,

credit must be given for the whole time and it-is Heriot- port); 1. Reča (Swansea); Wooller would think of playing football in and this statement is backed by R. H. R. Buckston is a zon of well to bear in mind that this racor Loughing Buddha (Cardiff)

Clements (Llanelly), such a manner as to cause possible everyone whom I have had the plea-Captain G. M. Buckton, the present has three weeks in which to improve Biracle. Tammer (Swansea), Morris (Swan-e-long injury. The referees do not sure of talking to on the very much Chairman, who led Derbyshire in bla condition. Scente View has a fine Night View zen), Travers (Newport), Willams permit such tactics, not that the re-needed and recent innovation to 1921. He was Elen's wicket-keeper action with a long stride and is the Old Star (Cross Keys), T. J. Rees (Newport), ferees in Hongkong allow such play Mongkong radio, est owners, that of in 1927, and later captained Jesus best of Mr. Li's outfit.

Plain to go unheeded. The professional football commentaries. At least, College at Cambridge. He has paly Red Feather delighted the rall critics 17th of September

View: Thomas (Neath), H. Rees Cardin),

After this, Commencement Bay and Pride of Tsingina Walking (Cardin), Long (Swansea), de la one that is much oured to how that the commentator knows collect ce merbyshire, as

Such being the case, the commentary what he is talking about fo

deputy

with a startling gallop over 14 miles Sylvandalo He is a school-marter at Bourne-in 2.49, finishing the last bit in 32.1/5 Victoria Fall FAIRPLAY mouth, and will be released to play.

(Continued on Page D.)

Wadebridge

WELSH RUGBY XV SELECTED

Derby's New Cricket Captain

and A. M. Rees (London Wolsh)..

Hopkin, Travers and H. Rees are

is usually without mention of any Thanking you for the valuable wicket-keeper." questionable football, molding the lot space.

of both referee and commentator an

the now Internationala-Router.

On

DISAPPOINTING

Sunday momin

morning Scenic View

was called upon to show his best over the

Derby course and we were treated with a fine performance of. 3.24.1/5 which was the best.

this gallop acuson.

son Without prejudice one can note that the finish of this stallion was very but a record of the various

However

:

sub.j

do

Bravado

do

1

BY LORD LYNDHURST

Total $0,000

non-starter

300

WEIGHTS

It will be seen that the produce by Lord Lyndhurst had not given very much satisfaction, while the damsels by Double Court have proved beyond doubt that they have good legs under a mile. It is not to be expected that Twilight Star and Rosalind will be among the list of placed ponies at the forth coming big meeting

SPEEDY YOUNGSTERS →

A close study of the training times shows that there are several speedy merchants and a fair lot of stayers. Although the whole mile, was slow, (Continued on Page 9.)

ALLOTTED FOR ANNUAL MEETING

-THE CURRAGH HANDICAP

· (THIRD RACE, SECOND DAY)

Amberley

Boolas Bay

Flybynight-

Harvest View

Jungle Jim

King's

144 Tbs.

150% .147:

· 168°

140

lbs. lgh Honour.

140

141

140.

Klur's Bounty

160

140

Jubileo

156

King's Sceptre

135

"

Laughing Girl

168..

Mayflower

150**

Monoplane

140.....

New Blar

168

151.

158

168

Royal Highness:

158 145

140

158

161

Portlao Bay

Royal Consort

allversmith

Soldier of China-

Soldier of Peace

The Tiger A

Tyne

Valorous

ihan

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