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CONTREVENT'S WIN

IN CESAREWITCH NOT SURPRISING

In Keeping With French

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Successes This Year

London, Oct. 27.

Many people prophesied that a French horse would win the Cesarowitch because French horses wore having a run of luck this year. There was, however, nothing surprising or outstanding about the win of Contrevent. The horse's owner, the Princesse de Faucigny-Lacinge, won the Two Thousand Guineas five years ago with Rodosto. She never comes to England because the cross. ing upsets her. Contrevent was bought for 16,000 francs at Deau- ville sales, and did not race as a two-year-old. He comes from a backward family and started winning in July.

As a result of the race there is

Like Helleniqua, Contrevent was on the market for sale, but is not on some criticism about the hundleap- offer now. French horses have cer-ping, and one critie suggests that it is high time these French horses were tainly done well in England this year made to carry top weight until they Bols Roussel won the Derby worth had run three times in this

Cambridge-try, whatever races they take part C9,200. Helleniqua's shire was worth £2,300, and other in, and it is suggested that the large

have also gone to mujorily of owners important racen France.

a horse who

The Cesarewlich was won like the Cambridgeshire by was given less weight to carry than any other actual runner. The tom weight in both races was 0 st. Blb. The horse was ridden by A Tucker who is the most successful light weight Jockey in France und has won important races this year in Berlin und Munich.

G. Richards who rode Dubonnet into second place said afterwards "Approaching the Bushes I took the lead from Fet. Going into the Dip

bit and saved

thought

i would win, but up the hill the Frenchman came to me and went away to win as he liked", Tucker,

aud

coun-

trainers The handicap- agree with this view, The per, Mr. Fawcett, is not being blamed, but it is the mule 0 It stands at present which is considered and that something

to be wrong,

should be done about it next season.

Our Own Correspondent.

Larry Gains

Held To Draw

By Spaniard

(Continued from Page 8)

the winning jockey, said after the He kept close to his rival, and did race "I was practically lost all the time

until the straight, I

then not allow him to use his swing. He started to ride my horse and gradu-s als guilty of lying on his op ally threaded my way through, and went, and the referee had to warn

him about it. 2 the Bushes I was about

Villar Taught like a tiger in the lengths behind. Even then, atter so

appeared to much

strenuous riding. I did not last few rounds. He think I could possibly win, and renew his confidence, and the way was not until 100 yards of home he rushed his rival brought out re- Was swinging became ap-peated applause. He that hopes of victory parent."

•

his punches in all directions, and the best that Galns could do was to hang on. Then he hooked a right lu come 11 Fet's perfumance

to the law, which brought a reply third was good. In a full 100 years

body. been from Villar-a right to the the Cesarewitel has never won twice by the same horse, but He kept up this attack, though er- Fet's performances may constitute antic, and the crowd roared when record. First, second, and third he they swayed backwards and for has been in successive years.

BAD FOR BOOKMAKERS

!

The bookmakers had a bad race. Contrevent had been steadily backed for weeks, and his starting price of 100/7 was considered liberal. For- tunately for them few people had with Helleniqua. coupled Contrevent

Mr. H. L. Holman Hunt, of Atile-

borough, Norfolk, younger

of

the late William Holman lunt, the famous artist who painted "The light of the World" won £6,208 with His winnings repre- a 10/- stake.

ball share of sented a

the pool

in Autumn Double. He the Totalisator

mer Chief Engineer former

anct to the Government

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wards on the ropes. Each put for- ward every effort, Villar demon- strating that he could also in-Bght. and the credit of the drawn contest Wint to him in endeavouring

cede such an experienced boxer as Gains a stone in weight.

to

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER

Carefree, and All A-Wheel

Look closely and you will recognizo Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy and Luella Goar, all principals in RKQ Radio's "Caro tres with music by Irving Berlin. Just now they are seen taking a mual. cat bicycle ride.

FAMOUS STUMPER RETIRES

Sydney, Nov. 4.

The Australian wieket keeper, Mr. W. A. Oldfield, who is now forty years of age, announced his retirement from first class cricket, although he will still play in club matches

Reuter.

M.C.C. VICTORY

INTERPORT FOOTBALL ABANDONED

Finance Checks Scheme To Send Team North

-

The Hongkong Football Association yesterday decided that because of financial reasons, it will be unable to send a team to Shanghai this season. The question of inviting a team from Manila was deferred.

A benelli match for the relatives Capeluwn, Nov. 10.

won their match of Shut Chak-wing, who died follow The M.C.C.

in a match, was against the Western Provinces by aning an injury innings and 342. M.C.C. 589-8 de-arranged for December 18,

The extra round of the Junior clared; Western Provinces 140 and

shield will be played on November 107-Reuter Bulletin.

RECREIO SELECTIONS

The following have been chosen to represent the Club de Recreio "A" against the Diocesan Boys' School in

10.

NORWAY

DEFEATED

London, Nov. 10. England comfortably beat Nor-

a game of cricket at King's Park to-way 4-0 in a football match at New- morrow:

F. I. de Carvathu (Capt.), E. A. R. Alves, N. A. Baltran, P. d'Almeida, 1. A. Marques, A. M. Prata, W. A Reed, J. Soares, R. Soares. H. M. Xavier and P. A. Yvanovich, jnr.

KOWLOON'S TEAM

castle-Reuter Bulletin.

AMBULANCE WORK

Review of Month in The New Territories

The following wil tepresent Kow- loon against the Press to-morrow:

The report of the St. John Am- -S. A. Gray (captain). R. T. Broad-

New Territories Medical bridge, B. D. Lay, F. A. Adams, .bulance A. J. Simpson, C. Walker, IL. F. Benevolent Branch for the month of Shields, R. E. Lee, S. V. Gittins, E. October, shows that a total of 13,120 cases were dealt with at the clinics. C. Fincher, D. J. N. Anderson.

The Press will be represented by Of these, 3,320 were dealt with at the law Par Hospital, Cheung Chou; C. C. Burnett (captain), M. Abbas, P. Mel Arcus, 11. Broken- 2,311 at Tsuen Wan; 1,451 at Fanling; Kam shire, E. R. Ellis, G. W. Giffen, A. T. 1,320 at Shataukol; 1,200 at Lee, J. R. Luke, F. MacNlder. A. M.Tin; 1,000 at Ha Tsuen; 950 at Tun

and 050 Shatin; Mun; 814 at Omar, O. Talip.

Takooling.

R.

11, 1938.

Shooting Under Very Difficult Conditions

the

About 70 marksmen took part in shoot in Association Ride unfavourable weather on Wednesday. The wind was exceedingly difficult, changing both in direction and forco, rain fell. In spite and at 800 yards of this C.ERA. Atkinson scored 34

range. out of a possible 35 at this

Top score of 9 was obtained by Lt. Pullman, L/Cpl. Rawling and both of the Middlesex Regiment. Two new members took part in the shoot, Major Walden, of the Mid- dlesex, and Capt. Sherriff, of thic R.A.M.C.

Two "pool bull" competitions were very run as these sideshows are popular and It is becoming in- creasingly difficult to find room to hre. The only member to score a bull was L/Cpl. Buil, of the Mid- dlesex. He got this bull at 500 yards

in

a high wind using the S. R. (a) Rifle: yet none of the S. n. (b)

iflemen managed to score.

The Hongkong Rifle Association is entering S. R. (b) and S. R. (a), Colonial the Overseas teams for Poslal Match in December.

Results:

H.R. (b)

L'Cpl. Raw){r}! Lieut. Pullman

г. O. Swan Sgt. Heap... Mue. Heather Capt. Guacolt Sg. 11. Mackle

CERA Atkinson

E. A. Glipla

Egt, Cooper

Cpl. Cole...

Major While

E.KA, Thorpe

P. S. Chan Sale

B.R. (A)

F.R.A. Cunningham

Sgt. Steer

Bds. Morton L/Cpl. fenderson Sgt. Rushman PO. Richards L/Cpl. Dremner Pte, Sim

E.R.A. Chick 1/Cpl. Hitchcock ERA. Sherlock ERA. Coc –

Winner of nett spoon.

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INDOOR BOWLING

Black Dog Win Semi-Final Of Ewo League

One of the semi-finals in the Ewo indoor bowling league was completed at the Hongkong Alleys last night, Black Dog beating S. C. M. Post by ZBU points.

Black Dog R.. Dudderidge

nt

J. Fawcett J. Woods

During the month, 127 infants and adults were admitted to hospital, while 1,706 persons were seen by

CHAMBER MUSIC CLUB GOVERNOR TO ATTEND doctors.

First Concert Arranged For

Government House

His Excellency the Governor, Sh offered the use Geoflay Northcote, [of Government House ballroom, for the rst concert of the Chamber Concert Club, which was formed yesterday.

Secretary Burma. He sak he backed the double only 15 minutes before the start of the Cambridgeshire, on the advice of an old friend. It is under- Sir Geoffry who presided over the stood that the recipient of the other meeting assisted by Hon. Mr. N. L. half of the pool won £6,200 with a Smith, Mr. D. J. Sloss and Dr.

the Club would be stake of half a crown. The dividend. Ride, sald therefore represents odds of 12,410 affiliated with the Hongkong Singers.

to 1.

LOANS FOR BUILDING

Big Reduction Reported By Government

Building bans at the end of 1937 amounted to $337,922.03, according

to the annual report of the Director

The Hongkong Broadcasting Com- mittee had done much in fostering the advancement of good music in the Colony, said Mr. Smith, who re- called that 10 years ago, a musicni club was formed to cater for visit- and during that ing professionals, time, good music had increased.

It was decided that the ordinary free membership fee be $5, with a ticket to six concerts, and 'guarun- for membership fee $25, with two tickets.

committee

The following

THE

wis

of Colonial Audit, lald before the e'ected.-Chairman, Mr. Smith; Com- Legislative Counell yesterday. This mitter,

E.

Messrs. L. A. Lafford, outstanding O'Neil Shaw, Very Rev. A. Riganti, amount of loans, mostly to Gov-and Mr. Sloss.

Bum

the represents

ernment officials, for the purpoze

The aim of the Club, Sald Dr.

of building their own residences. Ride, were to promote good music, The balance at the end of the pre-and the reason for approaching the The Hongkong Singers was that chamber vlous year Was greater part of the reduction is due music items

$840,000.70.

His Excellency the Governor and Ludy Northcote will be present at the Eleventh Extra Race Meeting at Happy Valley on Saturday, November 10, and afterwards will proceed to Fanling Lodge for the week-end.

might be included in

Gary Cooper in "The Adventures of Marco Fala."

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to the repayment of a loan of $500,000. the concerts by the Singers.

Over 1,000 cases of malaria were 056 There were also attended to. cases at Tsuen Wan, 287 at Cheung Chau, and 95 at Kam Tin.

There were 184 maternity euses Cheung Chau during this period, heading the list with 40, followed by Kam Tin with 33.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Donations to Charitable And Other Objects

the Poppy Further donations to Day Fund are as follow: Previously acknowledged.. $6,040,72 First Church of Christ,

Scientist

E. F. Gingie

40.00 10.00

20.00

Sir Shouson Chow

E. P. H. Long

20.00

The Wing On Co., Ltd

10.00

$0.140.72

The S. C. M. Post has received the following donation to the Poppy Day Fund: Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fraser, $10.

STREET SLEEPERS

The S. C. M. Post has received the Street following donation to the Sleepers Shelter Society: Mr. W. Woading, $25.

DONALD DUCK "Taking The Wind Out Of His Sails""

HOW'S THAT? I PULL OFF THE CLOTH AND NEVER MOVE A DISH!

GUESS I'M PRETTY GOOD, EH?

UNCA DONALD-KIN VA......... DO IT WITH THE

DISHES UPSIDE DOWN?

A. Devonshire

Tutal

E. Baxter

A. T. Lee J. H. Luke

M. R. Abbas

Total

101. 130-476 ... £70.

143, 115, 171429 182. 191. 148: 491 130, 130, 129-404

s.C.M, Post

110,

1.th/2

EM 105-200 137. 145. 140421 132,

123-30 120, 111, 102-333

1.424

LOUIS CHALLENGED Galento Stakes $10,000 On Title Bout

Washington, Nov. 9.

Bar- Tony Galento, the "Boxing tender," has challenged Joe Louis, world champlon, to a title bout, ami at the same time has posted $5,000 to the National Boxing Association ns forfeit money. Galento has also offered a side-bet of $5,000. Joe Louis has been given up to February 9 to accept.-United Press.

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ADVTS

THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB

The November Race Meeting will be held at Arein Preta, Macao, on SATURDAY, 12th November, 1938, Commencing at 2.15 p.m.

The arst bell will be rung at 143 p.h approximately,

The oflees of the Club at Glou- The New York State Athletic Com-

will 2nd Floor, nission have announced that theycester Building.

will recognize the winner of the bout remain open on Frigns. 4th Novem on November 18 between Fred Apos-ber, up to 1 p.m. toll and Young Corbett 111 as middle-

By order, weight champion of the world.--- United Press.

By Walt Disney

S. W. CHENG,

Secretary.

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