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THE ·HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY

Captain Foster's

99

1987.

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 team to Shanghai for the match, will be arriving here on Wednesday, February 10, in the es. 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 lako place on Saturday morning at the Canidrome. This is « do-

purture from the usual as in previous years longkong, after the Interport match, have played the Fourth US. Marines The chunge 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. Theofily changes that might have occurred in the back division would be brought about by the inclusion of Li, J. N. Cole, of the Loyals, as against Melji University. Cole, however, will not be available over the Chinese New Year holldays so the backs practically plck themselves. It will be interesting to see how White compares with Cpl. Hamlin, who showed thoroughly acquainted with the game on Sunday Inst.

ho

Was

The forwards, as placed at present, aro in different formation from what they packed against Melji University though all eight names are the same. I. M. Macrae was then in the middle of the back row. He is now in the front row, replacing W. D. Pearson, 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 fit in best.

FOUR LOYALS INCLUDED Four Loyal are included in the Rest of Shanghat KV wo in the three-quarter line and two in the pack. Cpl. Cooke, who will be on the right wing, showed his qualities in a match against a Club side earlier in the season, while Pto. Blackledge, his himself in several matches this sea- son. The two forwards are Ple Goulding and Ptc. Thomas, both of whom are useful. 1999

The second eleven of the Seaforth Highlanders, who enjoyed the distinction of beating, the Royal Weich Fusiliers on Wednesday. They show promise of becoming one of the strongest teams in the second division

of the Hongkong -Football- League. (Photo: Mes-Chaung).

FOOTBALLERS

مم

NO" TO

PLAN

ARMY

Pros. And Territorials

(By Charles Buchan)

An effort to induce professional footballers to join the local Terri

torials is being made.

General of the Territorial Army, met General Sir Walter Kirke, Director- the managers of the League clubs in London a short time ago and pro- posed they should, persuade their ployers 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 soid point-blank that the scheme was not fensible, and they could not see themselves un self-appointed recruit Ing sergeants.

BADMINTON

CHINA PONIES IN GREAT FORM

Havoc Eve

Impresses Davy Jones Injured The Subs.

FINE TIMES RETURNED

But Expected To Recover

of a

amends

The possibility of. Davy Jones not running in the Grand National this

· year is mentioned in the latest fasILO | (January 7) received of the "Sporting Life”. It is stated that Davy 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 interested owners and racing veterinary surgeon, and it was to be decided in the next 48 hours whether fans at the Happy Valley last it would be possible to train Lord Saturday to watch the training

y's horse · for the Grand of the China ponies in prepara-

A pessimisilo vłow... wAS tion for the Annual Race Meet-not taken of die injury and I was Considered that t would yield to, ing. There were really some treatment. "The Accfilent 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 ed.

Was giving complete satisfaction in his work. Searching for the winner of the IL Whiteman anticipated his charge Blue Riband of the turf has one great being in the pink of condition by advantage, it can usually be narrow-Grand National time to make cd down to about half-a-dozen for the terribly unlucky failure of chargers, although some trainers are last March. Davy Jones then had the rather touchy In the publicity race well won approaching the last There is always the danger of ai-fence, when a rein became unbuckl-

one never knows what weight has control and the horse ran out." been carried, and that of course is the closest of stable secrets. There is no better tool than the stopwatch to aa- certain the speed of an animal and the writer depends upon the

the minutes and seconds to find out the potential winner of the Hongkong Derby.

"VERY MUCH IMPRESSED I was again very

much

impressed the with running of Havoc Eve under the guidance of Mr. Reidy accompani ed by Honeymoon Eve ridden by the Russian boy. Havoc Eve went over the champion course in 2.51, the chest- But from ail reports. Free Lancen will be below strength and their prosat Tungehan (Canton), who will nut stallion coming through this one and a quarter test with Lying colours. also participate in a specially arAlthough the last stanza was pects of winning are not too bright.

TO-NIGHT'S MIXED DOUBLES

RECREIO “B”- FREE LANCES

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 doubles badminton league. The teams meet in a return match.

out,

prospects.

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 Inst week, the outlook does not appear to be too bright for the Varsity. They are almost certain to be given three sets whether their remaining pairs can come up to the mark is doubtful.

K. C. C. TO ENTERTAIN GERMAN

TENNIS CLUB

Next Month

(By "Veritas")

A two-day visit of a tennis team from the Deutscher Garten Klub

"

templing to bull up.e good gallop, fored. Mr. Mildmay was left without

the

canter-

A BETTER CLASS OF PONIES

Perform

Well

CHUN TEEN

IS NICE STAYER

The best gambling races for punters at the Annual Race Moot- ing are those confined to China ponies subscription grizing of the Beason, these steeds invariably fail to maintain their form through- out the five days of ractor, and these events have been noted for paring out handsome dividends. It is 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 sphere, 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- pored 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.

no denying that There is every year produces a better class of Australian ponies and GAME LITTLE ANIMAL

Bouldnor, Clowner and Helephant this can be well gauged by the

galloped together over the champion wonderful training times re- course and they took 3.00.1/8 to can- turned during the last week-ter the circuit. The last named fin- end, especially that of Aztec,shed first and the last quarter was which covered the mile inttle animal and punters should keep in 34 seconds. Helephant is a game 1.57.2/5. It is interesting to an eye on this racer. relate that at this time last year the best mile was not run under two minutes. There are some exceedingly well tion griffins, while on the other hand

centre, has given a good account of the term with the Territorials would by P-K, Hul and Miss Khoo, but arranged. The dance will be open longs in 31 seconds, but, when enter Bred cobs among the latest subscrip- to Mr. F. C. Hall showed better form,

W. H. T. Pücher will be captaining, the Rest and he is a strong candidate for the Club side. 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.

HOMESIDE RUGBY

COUNTY TOURNEY

RESULT

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

After an hour's discussion an alter- native scheme was put forward: that sidered so important that 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 year of the war. They would then be ready for an emergency.

MEETING OF CLUBS. Eventually the mailer was

con-

The two-day tennis programme provides for a schedule of 18 officiai matches-seven men's singles, three I understand that a letter has also ladies singles, three men's doubles, been sent to every League club ask-two ladies doubles and, three mixed ing attendance at a meeting to discuss doubles. It is possible that other the nnir further. The date of this matches will be added. meeting will be fixed shortly.

More Correspondence On Football Commentary

The

and

there are a few below average.. ing and Havoc Eve

to arrive

better

three

Total $9,050

.$3,150

Rosalind .81.000) No. 30 wold

950

Briton's" views on the running com-feld with badly injured ankles, knees, doubles, Miss A. Griffiths and Miss Jennet than King's Highway and she Courting Eva (this year's)

sub.) the main event. will be Dynasty's representative for such Fun 1 do

Bravado

[ do

sub.)...

do do

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 omong the list of placed ponies at the forth, coming big meeting.

E. L. H. Shute is not likely to turn ranged social programme, is to ed in 32 seconds, the home run was and I believe A. L Fisher isbe a feature of the Chinese New marred owing to the fact that last suffering from a damaged ankle. The Year holidays at the Kowloon year's winner, Honeymoon Eve, could not keep pace · with Sie· Victor's of these two players will seriously, jeopardise the Free Lances Cricket Club.

aspirant. Arrangements for the event werg

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 Day in 34 and they took 33.3/5 to go up rock. After passing the half-n-

Lady MacGregor's Adam was given and during the following afternoon.

On New Year's night, the Canton mile beacon, a hot test pace was set

sharp spin over the Valley Stakes coutras and her "garron” covered the visitors will be guests of honour at a in which Havoc Eve and Honeymoon

distance In 1.51.3/5 finishing "all cut" special club dance which has been Eve galiantly galloped the two fur-

in 35.3/5 seconds.. Arands, belonging.

to all members of the club, and

ing the straight, the latter was labour

cantering the route in 1.38 and corn- Mickey's Melody Makers will provide bit. It will be seen that the last mile

was eased off

ing home in 33 seconds. the music.

This

Annual Carnival willi coming was run in 2.10.3/5 with a few pounds

The best gallop which came under to spare.

be the first occasion since 1934 that my observation, was that of Chun Havoc Eve has a good action with the famous Bobniak is not represent- Teen who went over the Derby course good quarters and he is hard to beated by offsprings. However, we have in 3.38.2/5, the last mile being run Happy Eve and Royal Wedding Eve three youngsters by Double Court in 2.15. It was a good performance und a similar number sired by Lord for a sub-griffin and this blackie, of were given a sharp spin over six Lyndhurst. As a matter of interest Mr. Kwok Hing-wang's, is to my furlongs in 1.39.3/5 and the former I have compiled a list of stakes won mind, a stayer. Anished gamely. It will be observed that the last half-a-mile was journey stallions up to December 31 last.

by the off-springs of these

It is reliably learned that Mr. F. K.C.C. TEAM

Marshall has been booked to steer od in 1.01.1/5 and

1 Happy Eve should

BY BOBNIAK

Pagan Love, who covered 11⁄2 miles following players will be

have a good chance for the. Maiden

iden Nell Gwyn (1934).

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

4.000 Coronation Day was content to do the mis Boknlak 8tar (1934) from Messrs. E., C. Fincher, S. A. Gray, The first jockey

Vriday (1934)

600 mile in 2:43.4/5. Despair Bay and. A. W. Ramsey, R. S. Capell, A. M. Shanghai was Mr. "Peanut" Marshall Snowy Elver (1035)

Inco had a try-out over 11⁄41⁄2 miles but 2,050 Philippens, W. W. Hirst and W. who was out early on King's Highway Cayuse (1935) non-starter

their finish was no better than 304/5- Freeman, Miss M. Griffiths, Miss. A. and In

Lead with King's company.

Able Warrior (1936)

seconds, Tempest is coming up to Mackenzie, and Miss R. Perry, they had a stroll over the Derby

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

easy one. "Disgusted Briton" has 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, was asked Derby Day (1835)

E. C. Fincher and S. A. Gray, A. to go a little faster over 14 miles St. Kitts (1835) destroyed Sir-Would you be kind enough to 'tis evident, publish my opinion on "Disgusted

In amateur football, it is disgust W. Ramsey and A. M. Philippens, W. and the mare took 2.58.1/5 to tramp Centre Court (1936) ing the way some players come off the W. Hirst and W. Freeman. Ladies the route, The bay mare, King's Double Finesse (1936) mentary of the Governor's Cup game.

Coronation, is no doubt a Miss ployed, on Sunday?

and skins. In this necessary? In the R. Perry, Miss M. There are a few statements by ands for, there can only be one Fincher and Miss M. Grimins, S. A. interest of what good sportsmanship R. Ferry. Mixed doubles, E. C. "Disgusted Briton" which needs ex- plaining. First of all, the commenta answer. Of course not. If a com- Groy and Miss A. Mackenzie, and A. tor did not state that the Chinese mentator allows any intentional foul W. Ramsey and Miss R. Perry.

I did not have the pleasure of see players were a filthy lot, or had in- to go by the board without making

Total $0,000 BY LORD LYNDHURST Last year, with an almost identical ing Rosemary, but, her stable mates, tentions of "painting the Chinese ns mention of it, is it a true running a filthy lot. The commentator, who commentary of the game? Any per- team, K.C.C. visited Tangshan, and Rob Roy and Laughing Cavaller,

•ver!

Managed Currency (1934) a very disappointing display in known to me, as well as every fool- soy can look into the microphone, and anecdon in 1 in indiavod Vent the 15 miles

non-starter baller in China, whether Chinese or swings it to the centre, ele. and etc., German Club will sent down a team qu

They were crawling of Fanling Fox (1934) Bay, and so has

ball, he point. is believed that the

of the

the last European, made emphasis on three or

No..13-(1936) discarded quarter

in 35.3/5 No. 22 (1936) discarded being performer monotonous, but

a very Air Force beat Lolcester 10-4, and in commentator is most conversant with uninteresting. To make a commen- Ing contest is anticipated. the Welsh Trial at Newport, Mon- questionable football, no matterary interesting, each foul should be mouthshire defeated Glamorgan by 11 whom the player might be. I was described in full, each goal should be points to nine,--Reuter.

told that the commentator did not explained in detail by describing at make any bones about Gosano's un- least flye of the movements before fair tackling of Lee Wal-tong when attaining the result. These descrip- close to the penalty area, and did not tions, with the opinion of the com mince matters when Beltrao also mentator, is what makes interesting player from behind. This will go to mentator in any part of the world, To Meet Scotland

prove that the commentator is un- who is authorised to give a commen Next Month

ablo football...

ough knowledge of the game played, Secondly,

"Disgusted Briton" would like to know what radio forgets that to be heard when a goal station would dare conceive such a London, Jan. 20. le scored by the Chinese side, with notion. The Welsh international rugby the firecraciters and vociferous cheer- I do not intend to praise our own fifteen, to opposé, Scotland at Swan- Int of the supporters, one must raise commentator, but the broadensta wen on February & was chosen to-day is olce to keep in tune with the have listened to have been to the The team includes three new "Caps";

contrary to what "Disgusted "Bri- Derbyshire, last scoson's champions, while there have been seven changes

Thirdly, the comparison between ton sintes in his letter. In con- have appointed Robin H. R. Buckston commentary made by an experienced thoroughly enjoyed the broadcasts, Richardson, who retired owing to the commentary of the game with: atrast, let me mention that I have as captain in succession to Mr. A. W. commentator in England, absurd, they have always been clear, straight business reasons.... Tames (Aberavon), Hopkin (New In England there are no players who to the point, and most descriptive, port); J... Rees (Swansea), Wooller would. think of playing football in and this statement is backed by R. H. R. Buckston is a son of well to bear in mind that this racer Laughing Buddha (Cardiff), Clements (Lianelly), such a manner as to cause possible everyone whom I have had the plea-Captain G. M. Buckston, the present has three weeks in which to improve Miracle- Tonnor (Swansea), Morris (Swan-life-ot such tactice, not that do not sure of talking to on the very much Chairman, who led Derbyshire in his condition. Scenic View has a fine Night View sea), Travers (Newport); Willlars permit such tactics, not that the ro-needed and recent innovation to 1921. He was Eton's wicket-keeper netion (Cross Koya), T. J. Roes (Newport), ferees in Hongkong, allow such play Hongkong radleet owners, that of in 1927, and later captained Jesus best of Mr.

a lo with a

stride and is the Old Star Thomas (Neath); H. Rees Cardiff), to go unheeded. The professional football commentaries. At least, 1 College at Cambridge. He has play-

code is one that is much adhered to know that the commentator, knws ed once for Derbyshire, as deputy Red Feather delighted the rall erlies 11th of September Watkins (Cardiff) Long (Swanson), Such being the case, the commentary what he is talking about,illater de wicket-keeper.inte

After this, Commencement Bay and Pride of Tsingtao andi "A. M. "Itees" (London' Welsh), Is unanily without mention of any Thanking you for the valuable

with a storiling gallop over 11⁄4, miles Bylvandale Hopkin, Travers and H. Rees are questionable football, making the lot space.

La school-master at Bourne-in 2.49, finishing the last bit in 32.1/5 Victoria Hall the new Internationals-Reuter Faf both reforce and commentator, an:

mouth and will be released to play.

(Continued on Page B.).

Wadebridge

WELSH TRIAL

London, Jan. 20.

Playing in the county rugby cham- pionships to-day, Sort Midlands beat Warwickshire at Northampton by 14

points to nii.

DISAPPOINTING

In other important matches, Rovat more intentional fouls by a certain after listening to this for an hour or next month of a very similar per-seconds. Mr. Eu Tong-sch8ICY The Jupiter (1936) non-starter

WELSH RUGBY XV SELECTED

made in the side which lost 10 Eng-

land." The team is as follows:

Derby's New

brought down the same Chinese reception. Fer, if there is a com- Cricket

biassed In his opinions of question-tary on any sport without a thor Captain

play by play, TAN

a mile, but. Potente, another eandi- date, did

did not put up a bad show over the champion course, and finished the last stanza in good style. The pros pects of these steeds for the classic event are very remote.

On Sunday morning Scente View was called upon.

i̟ to show his best over the Derby course and we were treated with a ine performance of 3.24.1/5

300

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.)

WEIGHTS ALLOTTED FOR ANNUAL MEETING

The following weights have been

which was the best gallop this season. | allotted for the Annual Race meeting: Without prejudice one can note that ho. finish of this stallion was very

poor, a the ONLY PLAYED ONCE quarters should be made it will be

FOR COUNTY

⠀: THE CURRAGH HANDICAP

(THIRD RACE; SECOND DAY): Amberley

Boolat Bay Flybynight

Harvest View

240 lbs. Tilgh Tenor

THE OLD COurse handicAP

· (TENTH RACE, FIRST DAY);

Hip || Durgomaster. seen that his Drat 14 miles were negotiated in 2:49.4/5 while the last. Cavalcade was run in 2.47.1/5 and the last mile Copper Idol in 2.18.1/8. It must be borne in mind, Don

that the fourth quarter was galloped Donovan in 31.2/5 seconds and by doing this Gold Coin

1. Miot was asking too much of a

lowever, credit must Gold Soverslan

for the whole time and it Herfot

Li's

Coutfit.

Plain View

·141 ;.

·140002

140

24

Jungle Jim

King's Bounty

King's Jubilee

185. King's Sceptre

158

H

180

· 149: ..

131

258 M

108

要

140

148

188

400+

147.

Laughing Girl

Mayflower Bonoplane

New Star¬

Pontiac Bay

Royal Consort

· Royal Highness

Silversmith

Holdier of China

Soldier of Fence

The Tiger

TYDO

Valorous Ythan

144 lbs.

150

108

140