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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1937...

Volunteer Camp And Local

Cricket

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS SHOLUD BE MADE

(By "R. Abbit")

by nine wickets. F. J. Lay-(the player who made 72 for C.C.C. second?) scoring 03 not out and D. Crory 34 not out. The Sharebrokers Included such well known players na A. R. H. Esmall, G. Lee and F. R. Zimmer.

CRICKET AT HOME

In my last arilele I devoted a certain amount of space to the dis- cussion of some of our leading erle- keters with, reference to their per- formances in the past season and with reference to the future. I deali I want to with batsmen. To-day

make a few remarks upon the bowl- high the first Test Match England played Gover and Voce for fast bowlers and Verity for the slow spinster, together with Robins; while Hammond and Parks were the change bowlers. None of them could man- uge to get the New Zealanders out sufficiently quickly to force a win and it was quite evident that the Selection Committee were not satis- find. They made a complete sweep (Hammond and Robins of course ex- cepted) of their bowlers and played J. Smith of Middlesex and Wellard as their speed merchants, while God- dard was the spinster. Incident- aily I saw him bowling at Lords and he did not look to be amazingly dif fcult. Anyhow lic

came off in the second innings with six for This was the only Test that England in point. About five regular won. In the third Test they dropped

Smith why

1 cannot imagine, as be- Brst eleven players could turn outsides taking in all four wickets for I was more than sorry to hear that Frank Goodwin was on the injured: 03 runs, he made 21 and 27 in about

Live minutes aplece. Farnes

The whole of the matches on Saturday last seem to have suffered from various sot-backs. I was talking about the question with the captain of a first Division side the other day and he was inclined to think that first Division teams at any rate (we did not discuss the second Division position but I incline to think it is not quite the same) would do well to leave their fixtures blank during the week-ends when the Volunteers are in camp.

Case old Volunteer who was a

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GERMAN

TENNIS PLAYERS

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was First Ten in 1935, raised to second

HONGKONG RACING Entries Received For The Twelfth Extra Meeting

The following are the events and entries for the Twelfth Extra Race Meeting which will be held at Happy

The "Ewa" Ilandicap.-(Unofficial). Classic Winners Only two men have so far proved For Chinn Ponies. themselves capable of consistently beating von Cramm. One is Fred Perry, now in the professional runks, the other Donald Budge, present

amateur champion of the world. But in the Cricketer and in other

barred. To be entered and ridden

The Jardine Engineering Corpn. Ltd. by Members of the Staff of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd., and Ponies to be the property of any Owner or Owners. Jockeys to be

As an

good or bad perhaps perfectly private for over ten years, I feel very strongly that the great majority of

ist. He tells me that for a meat originally picked, but he was not t men who are fit enough to play cric-

rule he will have to give the any ket are fit enough to be Volunteers (exceptis excepiendis) And that game up owing to muscular trouble. and the much advertised Gover was

It therefore, teams ought to be--and I is most unfortunate that a cric-brought in again. Goddard was re-place in 1990 and retained the post-Valley on Saturday, December 4:

! makes tion this year. and Matthews, who am glad to see are largely depleted keter of his, proved ability has de-ining

tried. Gover was on these occasions. Now the ques-veloped a crock so early and it will pace off the pitch and bowls an ex-

collent length, was tion is, should this sort of half and weaken the already too weak Kow-much blamed for bowling with only half matches carry on-wilch usual- loon bowling. ly result in a complete disruption of McKenzie was in charge on Satur- two feldsmen in front of the wicket both first and secund elevens-Just to day last against the Army and a rocky a silly forward short-leg and a silly provide some surt of a game; or start was mande. After about four mid-off. He had five slips, long leg should they ceuse so that players do overs Godby, who was bowling a fair and deep third-man. As was pointed

and making them bump a bit, not become disgruntled when they find there is only a "fit-up" sort of a game? I have not considered the subject closely nor have I discussed it with any of our Lorda Barris or Hawke. Speaking as my lens go at present I think it would be better for all sides who run two elevens to book one fixture only-un "A" team lixture -on these dates. But this is not a considered opinion. I should be rather Interested to receive and publish the views if anyone hus my "No names, no pack- on the subject. drill of course,

GOODWIN CROCKED The K.C.C. match was rather FL

SPORTS ADVT.

LAWN TENNIS

EXHIBITION MATCHES ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH. at the HK.C.C.

As at present arranged by the H.K.L.T.A. the order of play will be as follows:--

MIXED DOUBLES

(3.00 pm:)

Baron G. von Cramm & Mrs. Rice-Evana

was

bowling

in which demanded had O'Bryen and Ernie Fincher papers, it was a perfectly regative caught in the slips off Partridge. It attack, Lloyd

a costly mistake even though invariably short of the length, a form

went almost

Immediately, of attack which keeps runs down and not get wickets. The match does McKenzie came in

really Lo play o

was drawn (partly because of bad good defensive innings while Lay, after his escape, laid about him, al-weather on the first day), but the beit perhaps not so "blooming Igh form of the bowlers was not con- and blooming 'ard and blouring of vincing. ten" as of yore. However, he man- nged to collect G1 runs in lewer

same number of lives as a cat,

rather Baxter

wer

Matthews did tule.

OTHER BOWELERS

nine

Apart from

his brilliance as a player, von Cramm Is a model for

No Stakes. One any young tennis enthusiast. His nominated with Entries. A cup will perfect court manners and charming be presented to the Winning Jockey. demeanour have always made him a No Entrance Fee.

Mail, Defensive War, the inter Mile-Air player in most popular national world of tennis, and there 18 Donovan, Emergency Call, Morning truth in the tag that von Cramm is Tip, National Faith, Persian Cut, the finest loser in the world.

Philanderer and Poplar Hawk.

HERR HENNER HENKEL

At 22 years of age, Henner Ernst Otta enkel has before him the pro mise of a tennis career as great as

any of his contemporaries. He und von Cramm have been to German tennis what Perry and Austin were to the game in England, and although in international competitions they have not yet enjoyed the successes of the English couple, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that these sue- cesses are only being delayed.

team since.

Vivian of beating Jack Crawford, McGrath and Casku, and or winning every singles game in the European zone of the Davis Cup without the loss of a set in 1936.

Bubject to Alteration

Auld Reeklo Handicap-For China Ponies, "A" Class. Jockey Allow- Furlongs-Gladiator, Happy Eve, Oak Bay and Soldier of Britain.

ance. Six

St. Andrew's Stakes-A Handicap for China Ponies. Winner of the St. and ponies George's Plate, 1937

Jocker classifed "A" Class, barred. Allowance. One and a Half Miles. Dawn Star, Harvest View, Honey- moon Eve, King's Coronalion, King's Lead, New Star, Red Feather, Rob Roy and Rose-Queen.

Saughton Handicap-For Austra- lian Subscription Ponics, "A" Class. One Mile.-Able Jockey Allowance. Electron, Gypsy Love, Home Brew, Amazan, Blandford, Centre Court, Lancashire Chips, Ranger. Rosalind and Strathroy.

and later minutes

These then were the bowlers which (who,

if he would only play flest) were used in Test Matches lost sea- Division Cricket, might go ú very son and presumably they will be long way) it very well. My in first considered for the games against formant was particularly impressed the Australians. There is of course by McKenzie's knock. He said (and Copson. He brought off one amaz he knows what he is talking about)ing bit of work when he took that it was a really excellent knock, wickets for somewhere about 17 I confess I have always thought of runs, but it was against either Wor-

ar Warwickshire, McKenzie us a left-hand leg break cestershire

two bowler of the routine type and I see counties very weak in batting it is I shall have to amend my views, Interesting to find that Matthews,

Henkel, like most of the leading Somewhere around four o'clock Verity, Goddard and Smith (J) were McKenzie declared at 152 for 4 wic-at the top of the averages at the end German players, dearnt his game at kets. A sporting declaration with of the county season (I have not yet the Red White Club, Berlin. He won such a weak bowling side, and the seen the completed figures). Next the German junior championship, in' Army got the rus though I am told to these comes J. C. Clay, an excel- 1932 and 1933, and represented Ger- bowler, who many many for the first thine the following Weeden in his 70 had exactly the lent slow spla

I do warn young flelders against this thought should have played for Eng-year, having kept his place in the

new land. He had taken 170 wickets for technique of Arthur Lay in the deep 17.34 opiece up to the date i have In 1035 he enjoyed the distinction Beld. which consists in throwing mentioned. If he retains his form I yourself on to the ground face up think 1 is certain he will get a good

Dumbledykes Handicap.-(First or words, so that the "back" of "your" neck trial next summer. After him come

Second Section)-For China Fonles. and your southern exposure hit the Sims and Compson, both of whom

"D" Class. Subscription Griffins of deck at exactly the same moment,] went to Australia but were not

this Club of this Season that have endenvouring the while to catch the picked for any of the home matches

He has won the German singles, won less than $2,000 in slakes, bar- ball by balance of impingement on last year. After that we And the

doubles and mixed doubles titles, as red. Jockey Allowance. From the that portion of the body which con- veteran Nichols, who presumably in tains the system of bolism hardly likely to play again for Eng-well as the German covered court 1 apple Post About Five Burlongs). doubles championship, and this year Copper Idol, Coronation Day, Day- Partridge Jind 43 not

and Gaver, of whom I have and I ara tok he is

The only other bowlers who topped previous performances by ligh; Eve, Diogenes, Firefly, Flyby- winning the French national singles. night, Gold Coin, Gold Sovereign, Parade, useful

King's player

bowling spoken.

have taken about 150 wickets for figures in no way represented the under 20 runs are Smith (P) of Es-beating Austin in the final in straight Good Morning,

sets, and more recently visiting Laughing Cavalier, Laughing Girl, value of his bowling. Godby went

and Andrews, Furnes.

of Unlivi States and with won Cramm, National Spirit, Plain View, Racing olf early and for some reason was course will probably be able to play winning the nations doubles crown. Boy, Royal Consort, Stopwatch, Star; Valorous, nut used again.

certain amount of cricket and it la

Ranked 9th in the World's First Sylvandale, Tiny quite obvious he is considered by

Ten in 1030, this year A. Wallis Myer Vollaire, Yihan and Zero. most cricketers (with the exception has honoured him with third position

Murrayfield Handicap-For Aus- I am afraid my knowledge of the of the type who consider that n on his list. Crities confidently pre-

tralian Subscription Ponles, "B" games is rather scanty. A bowler's ability is indicated by the diet but Henkel will become an even

Class. Jockey Allowance. One Mile. wesk Craigengower team held the county he plays for) by far the best greater player than his classical com-

-Australian Boy, Aztec, Bag Tor, ¡Nuvy, who thought it necessary to attacking fast bowler in England.

Derby Day, Dick Turpin, Katinka, before declaring with fret 181

Blx is not however bright look out for patrick, von Cramm.

Racing FRAULEIN MARIE HORN Lianarmon, Perfect Day.

Heart, Sarcy Face, Snowy River and but rearrangement of this pro- wickets down. I was very glad to next year unless one or two new sec C. W. Lam (20) and H. P. Lim bowlers spring up suddenly or one or gramme may be necessary.

(14 not out) turning out again for two oid bowlers obtain

Fraulein Marie Luise Horn, ut 25 Zodiac. renewed Booking at Moutric's is now

of life. Last summer our

years of age, remains one of Ger- the first eleven. They, with A. R. leases

many's leading women tennis players, closed,

H. Esmall. who, I alway's think, bowling was tried against the New A few stand seats at $3.00, the ought to get far more runs than he Zealanders and found wanting. One though many observers feel that she $1.00 seats on the east side of the

does, had e material share in saving shudders to think what may happen were to it when against the Australians court and standing room at 50 down for 97 when darkness ended who are opponents of a very different cents (Servicemen In uniform 50 the game.

calibre. cents) will be available on the ground.

J. Henkel & Fraulein Horn MEN'S DOUBLES

(3.45 p.m.)

Von Gramm & Henkel

Taui Wai Pui. & W. C. Hung

or

Von Cramm & H. D). Bumjahn

V

Henkel & Taui Wat Pul

SINGLES

(4.30 p.m.)

Von Cramm 'v. H. Henkel

C. J. TACCHI, Hon. Sec. KLTA.

Hong Kong, 24th November, 1937.

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Dunsapple Handicap.-For China Ponies, Subscription Grimns of this has not entirely fulled the promise Club of this Season. Winners of From the 14 made in 1932, when she represented $2,000 or more in stakes, barred.

Jockey Allowance. won three Mile post (About Five Furlongs).- Grmony at Wimbledon, provincial titles in England, beat Araxy, Atomic Star, Declasse, Happy Mrs. Fearnley-Whittingstall In the Venture, Lancashire Tich, Mac's second round of the German Cham-Adventure, National Anthem, Rad- pionship and was ranked No. 8 in the lum, Tabby Cat, Tempest, Whalscy World's First Ten.

and Yum Sing.

TO-MORROW'S CRICKET

Nazarin is continuing to make runs

are indeed fea in the and it was just as well that he got cricket line to-morow and it looks

However, last year she struck Recreio for 101. Subject to correc-suggestion which I have discussed earned the position of No. 1 player in 40 for the LLC. were all out against as it most Clubs had adopted the

especially fine form and rightly article. The only first tion I think they had a full side out, earlier in this-League game be- Germony. The same year she reach- though it must be remembered that Division is this month is not too easy for them tween the Civil Service and Craigen-ed the last eight at Wimbledon, beat- Ing Mrs. Sarah Fabyan, the American physically. However Minu and Ab-gower. I understand that there is a

Wightman Cup player to reach the bas shot the home side out for 32 strong possibilty, of this being scrat- runs, Minu took four for ten while ched as the C. S. are doubtful about bracket, A. R. Abbas took & for, 21. It is raising a first cleven--but don't take rather curious that although few

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quite, in the same class with Minu

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con cricket. He will be watched noon

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THE SECOND DIVISION

We find more activity in the second

carefully when we come to some re- Division as there are no less than presentative cricket again.

five non-League games, and I should

She is a delightfully free player and has fine strokes as well as an admir able style. Her recent, successes in Japan show that she is in excellent form at the moment.

The LR.C. I scem to be not be surprised to find some of them "CAPT. FOSTER".

I do not see

able to get going this season and the turn out to'be'"A" teams! Cs.co Gunners beat them easily by wie while

wer

to are at home the K.C.C.

re

| REVIEWS LAST

have should kets I believe. The Navy Second the better of

University the won their game they are pretty Kowloon. The Navy strong ut the present

though home 10

Queen's College, and I fear It will be 11 differen! Alory after New Year. But another school match is that between Club and the Central British C.C.C. (with their first playing and the

a weak side) put up a sturdy fight School on the Club ground. Finally and got 157 of the 103 they required C. play the Recreio. And that to win. F. J. Lay made 72. I rather suspect that he may be some relative

of B. D. Lay of KC.C, but I am not

sure. The Varilty managed to draw.

a small scoring game, as in reply

to 110 by Reerelo second-they find

78 for five wickols.

to that.

HOME RUGBY

London, Nov. 25, The Oxford University Rugby team

I was interested to see that on lost to Mr. B. V. Stanley's KV to-day Wednesday Uno share-brokers were by 0-8 after a very even game- put out for 51 by the D.B.8. who won | Router.

WEEK'S RACING

(Continued from Page 8.)

ATHLETIC MEETING Hongkong Police To Hold Annual Sports

The annual athletic sports of the Hongkong Police will be held at Caroling Hill on Sunday, December 5. A long programmine, catering for all sections of the Force, has been drawn up and includes an open 880 yards event for the Services, includ- ing the Ilangkong Volunteers. The Police Reserves have not been for- gotten, and several events have been arranged for the Company.

His

During the afternoon, the band of the 1st Battalion the Middlesex Regiment, by kind permission of but at any rate the gap certainly Liuet, Col. O. H. Tidbury, M.C., and

officers, will render selections. gave an advantage to Wild Life and Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry the jockey, Mr. Black, did not Northcote, will be present, and Lady lesliste to seize the opportunity, It

Northcote has kindly consented to was a fine finish Wild Life won by present the prizes at the conclusion. #head, with Gladiator beating Beor of the sports. Claw by a short lead. It was a fast

run, the mile being covered in charge of $1 and 59 cents will 1.00.1/0 and this was one-fifth of a be made, the proceeds to go towards second outside the record held by the laying out of the new Police,

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