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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPE,

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 18, 1938.

PROPER RACING WEATHER NOW BEING EXPERIENCED

MOST ANIMALS GETTING INTO THEIR STRIDE

HONGKONG ST. LEGER IS MAIN EVENT TO-MORROW

(By "Captain Foster")

We are now having proper weather for racing! This was the view expressed at Happy Valley the other morning by a few prominent owners who claimed that the prospects of their ponies were much brighter than they were at the resumption of the Monson. Fat, like charity, covers a multitude of faults, and the! cagomess of trainers to get an animal fit too quickly has been the downfall of many a class pony. Some owners, of course; prefer to go slow until the cool weather sets in and we may now look for- ward to seeing a few outsiders coming in to-morrow.

The stage is met for to-morrow's

our distance classic, the Hongkong SILKYLIGHT

St. Leger confined to China pontes,

and there are in addition reven at- SHOULD WIN

Leactive handicap events on the card. First saddling will be: rung at the

aharp. p.m.

uat time, 1.30

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote have signifled their intention of attending and there is that the meeting will also be traced by the presence of the Colony's leading lights and the sporting

celebrities.

017

ST. LEGER

Confusion Bay Only Danger

given

The Hongkong St. Leger, which is valued $1,000 to the winning owner,

The Hongkong St. Leger for China celebrates its 13th birthday to-mor- wow and without prejudice, I trust ponies has not been able to draw

"13" will not be an omen

more than a handful of entries and number Silkylight's success. It is interest-they are Confusion Bay, Elizabeth, g to relate that since the inception Soler, Just In Time and Silkylight.

Desert Chief, who has once of this exclusive event in 1928

over

Silkylight a good thrashing, has been a course of 14 miles, Mr. L. Dun-S

forced to be a non-combatant owing bar's Liberty Bay (1932), Mrs. T. E.

to a stiff shoulder, but the non-entry Pearce's Trentbridge (1933) and Sle 10

of Expression Time and Moonlight Victor Sassoon's flappy Eve (1937) View was not expected. It is my were the only three China ponies to

two capture both the Hongkong Derby Arm belief that there are only

claimants for the major event and the issue will be between Confusion

and Silkylight. Thero Bay

is no denying that Mr. Dunbar's candidate is a stayer, but it should not be over- looked that these two aspirants will meet to-morrow on level terms, each carrying 150 lbs, whereas in the last ouling

but it

and the Hongkong St. Leger,

to be hoped that Mr. Erle Moller

will follow the trall to-morrow.

It

1: learned that the owner will be present to see the running of his champion pony.

CHUN SHUM CHUN HANDICAP

Curtain-Raiser For Meeting

1

up

Muller's representative in the

the Surrey Handicap Mr.

was conced- ing 10 lbs. Should Silkylight finish behind Contusion Bay, the former in my opinion must be a first cinss clin ker. Jober should fill the third posi- tion, but I have my doubts that Elizabeth and Just In Time will line

up,

AMBERLEY ABOUT DUE

FOR A WIN

LONDON "SNOWSTORM"-Flying snow-and men as Jimmy Foster, the goal-minder. dives at the fect of attacking forwards during th; inrringay Greyhounds' final prasice for their ice-hockey season now in swing in England,

Silkylight's Owner In The Colony

Mr. Eric Moller, the well- known Shanghai racing

Snead Wins Over His

thusiast and owner of Silky-Own Course

light, winner of this year's Derby and Champions, arrived in the Colony yesterday to- gether with his son, Mr. R. B. Moller, who rode the pony to its victories at the annual carnival.

Mr. Moller will be present at the races to-morrow to see his pony run in the Hongkong St. Leger. His son, it is under- stood, will take out Silkylight.

Since the inception of this event, only three ponics so far have won both the Derby and the St. Leger. Mr. Moller is particularly anxious Silkylight become the fourth pony to do so.

to

see

Biggest Money Earner Among Golfers

White Sulphur Springs,

W. Va. Nov. 11. Sam Snead, leading money winner in the world of professional golf 'last year, cracked the first jackpot of the winter season here lo-day when he won the White Sulphur Springs Open Toumament. Snead returned card of 273 for four rounds over his home town course to win the tourney.

A

Ky Laffoon of Chicago took second place with an aggregate of 275, followed by Billy Burke of Florida, Tony Bulla of Chicago, and

which went round pretty fast and the Sam Byrd of Pluladelphia, all with

made a hot 277.-United Press. mare was certainly favourite. Tiny Star is looking well and he should not be neglected in tie betting. I like those ponies who are in the middle of the assessment such as Coronation Day, Dekko Final Triumph, Golden Cow, Royal Highness and The Leopard, the first named being my minion.

two mile post, once round and in, I have come to the conclusion that this į

Special Homeside

Soccer Forecast

The following are the special Home Football selections for to-morrow:

Home Winners

Arsenal

Derby

Crowe

Gateshead Southport Crystal Pal. Swindon

+

Watford Rangers

Optional Selections

Everton

Rochdale Newport Northampton

ENGLAND WON

event is going to be a cross-word "MORALLY"

puzzle and I am sure it will be dif- cult to spot the winner. Incident- ally it is the second leg of the daily

MANY STARTERS double and it looks that a big divi-

BUT QUALITY IS LACKING

Newcastle Handicap For Australians

dend is in store. It takes a good mathematician to follow the handi- capper's line of conduct, but there is one consolation that the event will be ridden by jockeys who have not won ten races anywhere at any time und this will no doubt even up mat- ters. The ban placed by the Slow- ards on winners of more than $750 in stake money has given us plenty of food for thoughie However, by virtue of his win in Maeno, Acme, who will be looked after by K. I. Ip, has incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and

Oldfield On The Tests

here from Europe.

ITALIAN SOLDIERS AND SEAFORTHS IN UGLY INCIDENTS

Free Fight In Course Of Soccer Match

Shanghai, Nov. 14. Ugly incidents followed by a free fight, in which members, of the Savain Grenadiers, The Seaforth Highlanders and members of the general public were injured, marred two of yesterday's foot- ball games at the Rececourse. The games concerned in' 'the incidents were those between the Seaforths and the Savoia in a Reserve Division encounter and the S.F.X. and Savoia, First Divi- sion encounter and the S.FX. and Savoia, First Division. As a result of the brawl Mr. A. G., Cornell, refereeing the Reserve Divi- sion game, and Lance-Corporal Smellie of the Seaforths received treatment for multiple wounds, the soldier having sustained a stab injury in the back.

The Seaforths and Savola match, won by the SFX, Mr. Hill was which was abandoned, had been escorted to the Recreation Club Italian marked by rough play during most pavilion, following which of the gume. Towards the final soldiers attempted to enter. stages of the encounter, at which The North-China News was

Dally time the Seaforths were leading informed yesterday evening that Mr. 3-1, Mr. Carnell had occasion to Carnell had been taken to the Coun- warn Soballni for rough play and try Hospital where his injuries were for questioning decisions.

trênted. He was not detained there, but it is expected that he will have to stay in bed for several days.

KICKED ON THE HEAD

Shortly afterwards, as this player was taking a "throw-in," he was cautioned again by the referce, and instead of disposing of the bail, be rushed at Mr. Cornell who, in de- fending himself, imocked the Italian player fo the ground. Holding Sabatini on the ground Mr. Carnell called for assistance and, while do- ing so, was kicked on the head. This opened a nasty cut on the re- feree's head.

DOYLE'S LEGAL GUARDIAN IS A

NIGHT-CLUB GIRL

Still Hitting The Head-Lines

This was a signal for a general melee and, grabbing hold of some corner flags, the Italians invaded the field of play, Mr. Carnell being struck several times by these wea- pons about the head and body. Seaforth players and spectators then

London, Oct. 26. rushed to the referee's assistance and

Most of us wish Jack Doyle would It was during this period that Lance- Corporal Smelie received his wound.es to be boxer, singer,

make up his mind whether he wish- play boy,

Meanwhile more Grenadiers ar

rived

from ground number 2 where but the fact remains that, notwith the Division game was in pro-

was in pro- standing his recent defeat at the First D gress to join in the fight, but the hands of Phillips, the Irish heavy- action of some Seaforth N.C.Os and weight still hits the headlines.

Mr. Carnell to. After the Phillips Aght there was men, who escorted the Mohawk Road medical inspec-his sudden departure for America, tion room, saved him from further then his arrest over money owing to punishment and the affray finished a previous manager which was set- with the match being abandoned. lled, followed by his arrest a second time by the American nuthorities on charges of illegal entry into Amrel- cu.

Now comes the news that Eleanor hich, Troy, glamorous New York night club girl, who slapped Jack Doyle's

of the

TWO ITALIANS SENT OFF The game between the Savola Grenadiers and the S.F.X. Sydney, Oct. 21.

marred also by incidents, which, England "morally" won the Ashes,

the Reserve Division game. Ten face a few days ago, has undertaken said W. A. Oldfield, former Australian however, were not as serious us in

of legal guardian Test wicket-keeper, on his return minutes from the end, at which time the role

the S.F.X. were leading 4-1, Mr. Hill, playboy pugilist so that he may re-

Carenza, the main in the United States. If Australia was to retain the the referee sent off

She will appen to the Immigration centre forward. This Ashes in 1940 her team must be re- Grenadiers'

was followed by protests from the authorities on Ellis Island. Italian players, culminating in the organised he said.

Eleanor, "as grounds for the must face

facts sending-of

of Tarrice the Grena- age," said a forthcoming marri- calmly. New blood is wanted badly. diers' centre-half. Shortly after this, my application. I have a steady job-

own two more Italian players walked off and earn £30 a week. I'm well able to guarantee that Jack won't become We must the field.

At the end of the game, which was a public charge.". England has reorganised her do the same. We must not let senti eleven with great success. this will obviously hinder his chancement interfere with our judgment.

that National "I consider that England will have it will be recalled

箍 Guard annexed the Fokien Plate much stronger team when she

comes to Australia.

"Australia

The Shum Chua Handicap (first section) for "C" class raters over a mile will be the curtain raiser and the handleapper has assigned ten China ponies to this section with the inclusion of Harvest View and Na- tional Pride who have recently been

moted from a

division, demoted

higher

There are 15 China ponies assigned- ponies are at the top of the

to the second section of the Shum tree with 188 lbs. to shoulder and

Chun Handleap for "C" class over a should Harvest View be able to re- produco

wee bit of his old form, he mile, but I do not expect that all should be well at the final.as been consistent in his last two will accept. I like Amberley who National Pride, I am afraid, is not a miler, but Tampa Bay should be in outings among the places and it looks the limelight over this jaunt and the that a win is about due to him. Rose

A large field will no doubt be seen tute Jone is looking extremely well and pony will be ridden by that astute

in the Newcastle Handicap for "C" should the mare be ridden by En- Jockey, Peter Wel. King's Lead, Laughing Girl, Rose-Queen and carnaçao, it is a good bet to follow. class Australian ponies over a dls Scenle View have been kindly trent- It has been represented to me that tance from the two mile post, once ed and the first named Is dangerous.

Peter Wel will be riding Soldier of round and in, but there is a dearth Apilas is not yet ready and neither China, but somehow or other the in quality. A Great Time is at the

Lucky.

pany does not appeal to me as this top of the ladder with the limit load "Tommy Alkins" appears to be on of 105 lbs. while Brutus and Murray The 5 lbs. the fine side. This is my humble River have cach

pull of

manner and he was then carrying 145 opinion: I may be wrong. Jungle against the former. Judging by her Jim is nicely weighted with only 155 performance in the Katoomba Handi- lbs. To-morrow this bay gelding of lbs., but the animal seems to be off cup run on October 8 when the mare Yeung Bros. has to tip the scale at 165 lbs. and National Guard (W. K. re-Anished behind Brutus, I certainly Yeung) has something to think of colource should he be he was fancy A Great Time with Needa in Cape Comorin to be ridden by H. ore several bowlers who should do second to National Defence In

well in Australia, the the saddle to turn the tables on Mr. de Botelho has been in the nie as a Green Island Handicap (second sec-Treverton's candidate which will be "dead ceri" but my note book

I understand. Wo tion) Jungle Jim is worth $5 each ridden by Pih,

not have not seen much of Murray River not confirm

"Take Edrich, for example," Mr. after the recess for sho was held pony has a fair chance. back on account of the great classic. Hazard under consideration before Oldfield said. "Despite his consis jent failures In the Test matches in But the Fremantle St. Leger has made the trip to Macao, but the run- come and gone, and this little chest ning of this blackie in the Lluchow England, he is, I consider, a bals- Handicap over a mile at Arcia Preta

man who will be at home on Aus- nut mare owned by the two talpans last Sunday soon changed my mind trallan wiekeis. of the Hongkong Banic should not and Wenning with Cooper, who was be a bad gemble to those who are

are third in the sald event, looks a out for big money. Bag Tor, I am

One worthy subsillute. I feel confident afraid, is on the wane while

that the novice Ho Hong-ping does does not

not want my special bouquet, but in he rode a clever race on Flybynight

BEST RACE EXPECTED HERE

Lucky Lad (winner of Fremantic St. Leger), Tornado Star (winner of the Rooty-111 Derby) and Griffel (who wan Use Cantala Handicap with greatest of ease) have all been entered for the New Bridge Hondl- cap for "B" class Australian ponies over six furlongs and I am sure it will be the best race of the meeting. A comparison of the weights of those who ran in the Cantala Handicap and what they are set to shoulder in this event now under discussion will updoubtedly prove interesing:

way.

form when ho

FIRST LEG OF DAILY DOUBLE Difficult To Spot Likely Winner

1

(confined to novices) in a surprise

the

can-

confidence. The

I had Dark

I

"Hutton is a magnificent batsman. He is as good as his figures indicate and he will make many runs in this country, England is formidable in bowling. There both batting and

EDRICH WILL DO WELL

"Hammond captained England very very well. He was calmn and collected in all tests without a time limit. It seemed to inspire him and certain to lead the next side to Au

We are going to have some fun try stable companion, Eredo trip and I fairness to the jockey I must say that bring him to the top. Ho is almost

ing to find the first leg of the daily double which is on the Castle Peak

tralia.

Handicap (fest neellon) for is very remote. Perfect Day, it at Happy Valley on November 5 and "I do not favour four-day tests in

Cantain New Bridge

H'cap (one mitc)

Difference

H'cap

(4 mile)

A Better Time

152 lbs.

143 lbs.

Aztec (second)

152

"

157

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of weights

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lbs.

Criffel (First)

140

ур

103

**

plus 15

T

Darby Day (non-starter)

155 M

Dick Turpin

135

135

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Katinka (non-starter)

158 150

Lucky Lud...

157

plus

Ranger (third)

100

sunc

Snowy River

140

plus

2

Tornado Star (non-starter)

157

Vixen Tor (fourth)

145

147

"

I would like to draw the attention

2 plus

the Cantala of 'punters that after Handicap, Snowy River, who was in class China peales over receipt of 17 lbs. from Aztec, annex- ed the Nullah Nullah Handicap over 1 miles by two lengths and that win has cast the winner a penalty of 9 lbs.

Katinka, who was also in the same

has the benent of an same race allowance of ibs. It will be soon that the adjustment of the pound

--

a Scurry from the 1 mile post. There are several speedy merchants and a good flying start means everything. Do- sert Star, the winner of the Valley Stakes, holds the post of honour, but, as I have not seen much of him at] work during the early mornings, X suppose he is not yet ready. It may

her chance of collecting stake money believe in long excursion

reems to me, is about to take in all

he again delighted us with а пле England. In view of county com- the salls, but be careful with Rooldy show on Eagle at Macao last Sunday,mitments, it is not perhaps possible who has been kindly treated with

with Ho Hong-ping will be up on Captain to have all test without a time limit. only 135 lbs. and she will be piloted Blood and the combination is worth But I think six days should be by Billy Poy. much prefer to see

a small Investment. Sea Dragon has allowed." Violet Queen over a short distance.

win with 14 unplaced outings, but but should the run be alow, the mare

Split Hand has one success with 16 is dangerous. Twilight Slar appears finishes among the "also rans" and I to be in fine condition, but his recent

wonder how they will end up to- outings were always among the back

morrow? row runners and I have, no more confidence in the pony.

•

Big Dividend In Store For Punters Here

But It Will Be Very Hard To

CASTLE PEAK HANDICAP

The meeting will terminate with a fast sprint from the 11⁄2 mile port for "D" class China ponies in the Castle

Fenk Handicap (second section) and anything may also happen in this event. By virtue of a win in Macao, Sovereign has incurred a pen- Gold

of 7 lbs, but the Jockey H. de

clním Botelho is going to

novica

alty allowance and the pony will there

TO-NIGHT'S BADMINTON PROGRAMME

TWO Matches In Mixed Doubles

The Mixed Doubles Badminton

fore carry only 2 lbs. more. AraxyLeague commences this evening with fs in fine fettle and Is Good Morna programme of two matches.

Chiot attraction will be the ta age between Griffel and Aztec in the not be known that Royal Highness Name The Winnering. Peter Wel has the choice of

this steed and also Figbynight and between the Club de fecreto, the Cantala Handicap favours the latter was backed to the tune of 1,127 out

whichever he decides to take out champions, and the University. The pony by a pull of 10 lbs. for a beat of a total of 8,394 tickets sold for a

After perusing the allotment of the should be the kill. Remember that game will be played at King's Park.

The following is the programme: Ing of two lengths I fancy Katinka win in the Norfolk Handicap at the

Mateor (Raymond) is dangerous, for

v. University to be followed by Astes and Rangar. last meeting and for what reason I lead handed out to the 14 entries the pony now in its proper class Recreios Vixen Tor is dangerous to upset the am at a loss to understand. I up the Talpo Handicap for China ponies and Zero should also be respected. Kowloon Tong v. St. John's

pose It was one of those "dark tips" sub-griffins over a course from the applecart.

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