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THE

HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH,

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 season. Fat, like charity, covers a multitude of faults and the eagerness 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 fow outsiders coming in to-morrow.

The stage is set for to-morrow's tong distance elante, the Hongkong St. Leger confined to Chinn ponies,. and there are in addition seven at tractivo handicap events on the card. First saddling will be rung at the umini time. 130 p.m. sharp.

Tils Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote have sigolfed their intention of attending and there is no doubt that the meeting will also bie

Colaced by the presence of the

leading lights and the sporting celebrities.

Dun-

ISILKYLIGHT

SHOULD WIN ST. LEGER

Confusion Bay Only Danger

is

LONDON "SNOWSTORM”—-Flying snow-and men-as Jimmy Foster, the goal-minder, dives' at the fect of attacking forwards during th Harringay Greyhounds' final prasites for their lee-hockey season now in swing in England,

Silkylight's Ownor 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 10- 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 ponies so far have won both the Derby and the St. Leger. Mr. Moller is particularly anxious Silkylight become the fourth pony to do so.

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

pontes has not been able to draw row and without prejudice, I trust

more than a handful of entries and the number "13" will not be an ome they are Confusion Bay, Elizabeth,

is interest. to Silkylight's success. It i ing to relate that since the inception Jober, Just In Time and Silkylight. Desert Chief, who has ance given of this exclusive event in 1920 over Silkylight a good thrashing, has been

course of 1 miles, Mr.

forced to be a non-combatant

ant owing bara Liberty Bay (1932), Mrs. T. E.

to a stiff shoulder, but the non-entry Pearce's Trentbridge (1033) and Sir

ef Expression Time and Moonlight Victor Samson's Happy Eve (1937)

View was not expected. It is my were the only three China pontes to

firm bellet that there are only, two Derby Capture both the Hongkong

elaimants for the major event and and the Hongkong St. Leger, but it the issue will be between Confusion in to bo hoped that Mr. Erle Moller

and Silkylight,. There до Biy will follow the troll to-morrow. It is learned that the owner will be denying that Mr. Dunbar's candidate present to see the running of his is a stayer, but it should not be over- looked that these two aspirants will champion pony.

meet to-morrow on level terms, each currying 156 lbs, whereas in the lust outing

in the Surrey Handicap Mr. Moller's representative was conced-

Should Silkylight

finish ing 10 lbs. behind Confusion Bay, the former in which went round pretty fast and the

mado

hot my opinion must be a frst class elis-mare was certainly ker. Jober should fill the third post-favourite. Tiny Star is looking well tion, but I have my doubts that and he should not be neglected in Elizabeth and Just In Time will line the betting. I like those ponies who are in the middle of the assessment such as Coronation Day, Dekko, Final Triumph, Golden Cow, Royal Highness und The Leopard, the first named being my minion.

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SHUM CHUN HANDICAP

Curtain-Raiser

For Meeting

Is

up.

AMBERLEY

ABOUT DUE

FOR A WIN

humble

to see

MANY STARTERS

BUT QUALITY IS LACKING

Newcastle Handicap For Australians

i

at the

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 to-day when he won the White Sulphur Springs Open Tournament. Snead returned for four rounds curd of 273 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 Sam Byrd of Philadelphia, all with 277-United Press.

two mile post, once round and in, 1

Special Homeside

Soccer Forecast

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

Home Winners

Arsenal

Darby

Crewe Gateshead

Southport Crystal Pal. Swindon

Watford

Rangers

Optional Selections

Everton Rochdale Newport Northampton

ENGLAND WON

have come to the conclusion that this "MORALLY"

BEST RACE opinion; I may be wrong. Jungle against the former. Judging by her manner and he was then carrying 143

Oldfield On The Tests

was to retain

return

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 tho Savoia 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 Scaforths and the Savoia in a Reserve Division encounter and the S.F.X. and Savoia, First Divi- sion encounter and the S.F.X. and Savoia, First Division. As a result of the brawl Mr. A. G. Carnell, 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.

Of

of the

to

Mr. Hill was The Seaforths and Savola match, won by the S.FX.,

been escorted

Recreation Club which was abandoned, had

Italian marked by rough play during most pavillon, following which the game. Towards the final [soldiers attempted to enter.

The North-China Daily News was stages

encounter, at which time the Seaforths were leading informed yesterday evening that Mr. 3-1, Mr. Carnell had occasion to Cornell had been taken to the Coun- warn Sabatint for rough play and try Hospital where his injuries were treated. He was not detained there, for questioning decisions.

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 referee, and instead of disposing of the ball, bo rushed at Mr. Carnell who, in de- Itallan fending himself, Jurocked the

Holding player to the ground. Sabatini on the ground Mr. Carnell enlled, for assistance and, while do- ing so, was kicked on the head. This opened a nasty cut on the re- feree's head.

This was a signal for a general melce and, grabbing hold of some corner flags, the Italians invaded the field of play, Mr. Cornell being struck several times by these wen- about the head and body, pons Seaforth players and spectators then rushed to the referee's assistance and it was during this period that Lance- Corporal Smelllo received his wound. Meanwhile more Grenadiers ar rived from ground number 2 where the First Division was in prba

game was gress to join in the fight, but the action of some Seaforth N.C.Os and men, who escorted Mr. Carnell to the Mohawk Road medical Inspec- tion room, saved him from further punishment and the affray finished with the match being abandoned.

event is going to be a cross-word puzzle and I am sure it will be dim- cult to spot the winner. Incident- ally it is the second leg of the daily The Shum Chun Handicap (Dest

double and I looks that a big divi-

TWO ITALIANS SENT OFF section) for "C" class raters over a mile will be the curtain raiser and

dend is in store. It takes a good

The game between the Savola ten the handicapper has assigned

molhematiclan to follow the handi-

Grenadiers and the S.F.X. Was China ponies to this section with the

copper's line of conduct, but there is

Sydney. Oct. 21.

marred also by incidente, which, inclusion of Harvest View and Na-

one consolation that the event will

England "morally" won the Ashes, tional Pride who have recently been

the Reserve Division

game, Ten demoted from a higher division.

be ridden by jockeys who have not said W. A. Oldfield, former Australian however, were not as serious as in

on his There are 15 China ponies assigned

minutes from the end, at which time Both ponies are at the top of the

won ten races anywhere at any time Test wicket-keeper,

the S.F.K. were leading 4-1, Mr. Hill, free with 188 lbs. to shoulder and to the second cection of the Shum

and this will no doubt even up mat- here from Europe,-

the the referee sent off Carenza, the should Harvest View be able to re- Chun Handicap for "C" class over a

ters. The ban placed by the Stew- If Australia

Grenadiers centre forward. This produce a wee bit of his old form, he mile, but I do not expect that all will accept. I like Ambarley who Anish. W should be well up at the

ards on winners of more than $750 Ashes in 1040 her tearn must be re- was followed by protests from the has been consistent in his last two not a

Italian players, culminating in the National Pride, I am afraid,

in stake money has given us plenty organised he antd.

the facts sending-off of Tarrico the Grena- miler, but Tampa Bay should be in outings among the places and it looks

of food for thought. However, by "Australia, must face the limelight over this jaunt and the that a win is about due to him. Rose

A large field will no doubt be seen

own two more Italian players walked off "pony will be ridden by that astute June is looking extremely well and

reorganised her Jockey, Peter Wel. King's Lead, should the mare be ridden by En- in the Newcastle Handicap for virtue of his win in Macao, Acme, calmly. New blood is wanted badly, diers' centre-half. Shortly after this,

and carnacao, 1 Laughing Girl, Rose-Queen

At the end of the game, which was a good bet to follow. class Australian ponies over a dis- who will be looked after by K. I. Ip, England has

do the same. We must not let senti- Scenic View have been kindly trent. It has been represented to me that tance from the two mile post, once has incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and cleven with great success. We must the field.

dearth this will obviously hinder his chance.ment interfere with our judgment. ed and the first pamed is dangerous. China, but somehow

Peter Wei will be riding Soldier of round and in, but there is Time Great or other the in quality.

that National the It will be recalled

"I consider that England will have Apilas is not yet ready and neither

Plate 0 much stro

stronger team when she is Lucky.

pony does not appeal to me as this top of the Indder with the limit 1000 Guard annexed the Fokien

Tommy Alkins" appears to be on River have each a

on of 165 lbs. while Brutus and Murray

61a (confined to novices) in a surprise comes to Austraila. the fine side. This Is my

"Hutton is a magnificent bateman. and he will make many runs in this Jim is nicely weighted with only 165 performance in the Katoomba Handi- lbs. To-morrow this bay gelding of He is as good as his figures indicate lbs., but the animal seems to be of cap run on October 8 when the mare Yeung Bros. has to tip the scale at

lbs. and National Guard (W. K. country. England is formidable in colour. Should he be able to re-finished behind Brutus,

certainly produce s

form when he

are bowlers should do wes fancy A Great Time with Needs in Yeung) has something to think of Comorin ridden by H. the saddle to turn the tables on Mr. second to National Defence in tho Green Island Handicap (second sec-

be "dead cert", but my note book can- By Pih,

EDRICH WILL DO WELL understand. We

the confidence. The have not seen much of Murray River not confirm after the recess for

for she

"Take Edrich, for example," Mr, Wey held pony has a fair chance, I Had Dark

Oldfield said. "Despite his conals- Hazard under consideration before 1 back on account of the great classic. made the trip to Macao, but the run-tent failures in the Test matches in But the Fremantle St. Leger has ning of this blackie in the Lluchow come and gone, and this little chest-Handicap over a mile at Arela Preta England, he is, I consider, a bats- nut mare owned by the two talpans last Sunday soon changed my mind of the Hongkong Bank should not and Wenning with Cooper, who was

"Hammond captained England be a bad gamble to those who are third in the said event, looks

very very well. He was calmn and out for big money. Bag Tor, I am wor

feel confident

collected in all tests without a time afraid, is on the wane while the worthy substitute. I feel

that the novice Ho Hong-ping does limit. It seemed to inspire him and does not stable companion,

bouquet, but in bring him to the top. He is almost fairness to the her chance of collecting stake money he rode a clever race on Flybynight|tralia. Dis

very remote. Perfect Day, it at Happy Valley on November 8 and "I do not favour four-day tests in seems to me, is about to take in all

a fine

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

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

a amall investment. Sea Dragon has Violet Queen over a short distanco,

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

Split Hand has one success with 10 is dangerous. Twilight Star appears finishes among the "also rans" and I to be in fine condition, but his recent outings were always among the back wonder how they will end up to-

EXPECTED HERE

Lucky Lad (winner of Fremantle St. Leger), Tornado Star (winner of the Rooly-Hill Derby) and Griffel (who won the Cantala Handicap with greatest of ease) have all been entered for the New Bridgo Handl- cap for "B" class Australian ponies over six furlongs and am sure it will be the best race of the meeting.

105

both bailing and bowling. There

tion) Jungle Jim is worth $5 each Porton's candidate which will be die Botelho has been in the air as a well in Australia.

way.

FIRST LEG OF DAILY DOUBLE Difficult To Spot Likely Winner

I

man who will be at home on Aus- tralian wickets.

A comparison of the weights of those ing to find the Best leg of the dally believe in a long trip and not want my key I must say that certain to lead the next side to Aus~ |

who ran in the Cantala Handicap

and what they are set to shoulder in this event now under discussion will undoubtedly prove interesting: -

A Better Time

Aztec (second)

Criffol (First)

Derby Day (non-starter)

Dick Turpin

Katinka (non-starter)

Lucky Lad

Ranger (third)

Snowy River

Tornado Star (non-starter)

Vixen Tor (fourth)

We are going to have some fun try. double which is on the Castle Peak Handicap (Arat section)

Cantala H'cop

(one mile) 102 lbs.

-

Now Bridge H'cap

(4 mile)

149 lbs,

for

Difference

of weights

Minus 9 lbs plus 0 plus 15

152

157

H

140

H

135

Rame

*

150

plus

1

100

100

7

same

147

140

plus 2

157

143

147

plus

+

I would like to draw the attention of punters that after the Cantala

class China ponies over a scurry Handicap, Snowy River, who was in

from the 11⁄21⁄2 mile post. There are rucnipt of 17 lbs. from Aztec, annex- ed the Nullah Nullah Handicap over several speedy merchants and a good 14 miles by two lengths and that flying start means everything, De- win has

cost the wlaner a penalty sert Star, the winner of the Valley of 9 lbs. Katinku, who was also in Stakes, holds the post of honour, but, the same race, has the benefit of an as I have not seen much

on work during the allowance of 7 lbs. It will be soon

suppose

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

Big Dividend In Store For Punters Here

carly

of him at mornings,

But It Will Be Very Hard To

morrow?

CASTLE PEAK HANDICAP

The meeting will terminato with a fast sprint from the 1% mile post for "D" class China ponies in the Castle

But I

think six days shbuld

allowed."

bo

TO-NIGHT'S BADMINTON PROGRAMME

Two Matches In Mixed Doubles

Peak Handicap (second section) and bnything may also happen in this event. By virtue of a win in Macao, Gold Sovereign has incurred a pen- alty of 7 lbs, but the jockey H. do Botelho is going to claim novice

The Mixed Doubles Badminton allowance and the pony will there-

Arazy League commences this evening with fore carry only 3 lbs, more. is in Bias feltic and so is Good Morn-a programme of two matches.

Chlof attraction will be the tie Ing. Peter Wel has the choice of whichever he decides to take out, champions, and the University. The After perusing the allotment of the should be the kill. Remember that game will be played at King's Park.

The following li’the prograitíme: Meteor (Raymond) is dangerous, for to be followed by Anteo and Ranger. last meeting and for what reason I lead handed out to the 14 entries in the pony is now in its proper class Recreio apk v. University Viano Toe is dangerous to upset the am at a loss to understand. I sup- the Taloo Handicap for Chin ponies and 20 should also be suspected. Kowloon Tong V, St. John's

pose it was one of those "dark tips" | sub-griffins over a course from the

ho

is not yet ready. It may

that the adjustment of the pound of De known that Royal Highness Name The Winner in and also Flybynight and between the Club de Recreio, the

ago between Criffel and Aztec in the Cantala Handicap favours the latter was backed to the tune of 1,127 out pony by a pull of 10 lbs. for a beat of a total of 3,884 tickets sold for a ing of two lengths." I fancy Katinka win in the Norfolk Handicap at the

applecnet.

DOYLE'S LEGAL GUARDIAN IS A NIGHT-CLUB GIRL

Still Hitting The Head-Lines

London, Oct. 20. Most of us wish Jack Doyle would make up his mind whether he wish- es to be boxer, singer, or play boy,' but the fact remains thut, notwith standing hie recent, defeat at the hands of Phillips, the Irish, heavy weight sill hits the headlines.

After the Phillips' 6ght there was his sudden departure for America, then his arrest over money owing to a previous manager which won set tled, followed by his arrest a second Ime by the American authorities on charges of illegal' entry into Amrel

ca.

Now comes the news that Eleanor New York night Troy, glamorous club girl, who slapped Jack Doyle's face a few days ago, has undertaken of the the role of legal guardian playboy pugilist so that he may re- main in the United States.

She will appeal to the

Immigration authorities on Ellis Island.

"Til elte our forthcoming marri- age," said Eleanor, "as grounds for and earn £30 a week. I'm well able to guarantee that Jack won't become my application. I have a steady job

a public charge,"

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