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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1938.

"CAPT. FOSTER” ONLY WRITER TO PREDICT RECORD

HUGE CROWD AT ST. ANDREW'S RACE MEETING

GOOD FINISHES MARK THE DAY'S EVENTS

(By "Captain Foster")

Among local tipsters, the writer was the only one who predicted that Mrs. J. H. Taggart's Lanca- shire Chips would establish a new turf record over the course from the 11⁄2 milo post (about half milo 170 yards). This pony, ably assisted by Mr. B. A. Proulx, annexed the Cramond Brig.' Handi- cap for "A" class Australian ponies by a short hoad in .59.3/5 seconds, lowering Derby Day's figure by four-fifths of a second. It was a grand performanco, for the first 170 yards were covered în ten seconds, but the next two furlongs were galloped in 24 seconds and the last quarter of a mile in 25.3/5 seconds.

St. Andrew's meeting has always with Jaber, New Star, Rob Roy and been known to draw huge gather-the rest following in the rear. There t and last Saturday the attendance was no positional change in the order of racingt folks must have been a of running us the pack came down record one. The dollar cash sweep the hill for the first time, but at the was the mains attraction, the frst prize in the seeund event being over $2,000 and the lucky bolder (ticket No. 1097) who drew Rose Evelyn in the last race got $4,845,12 for an out- Jay of $2.

Racing was of the usunt standard, with several good and close finishes, The Powderuall the best being in Hundienp over six furlongs when Wenning (Mr. Wade) and Easy The (Mr. Needa) could not be separated for first pince, One of the features of the meeting was the running of Mr. L. Dunbar's Tampa Bay (Mr. Peter Wel) who, despite running out again at the 14 nule beacon, man- The sped to cross the wire Brat Portobelle Handicap (first section), but the pony was eventually qualified for bumping and boring, The race was awarded to the second pony, Lucky, owned by Mr. Bu Tong-son, with Scenic View and King's Lend to fill the other lower places.

RECORD ENTRIES FOR RACE

13 Acceptors For Main Event

football gate Hob Roy healed the fold with the greatest of ease and at this juncture Oak Bay and Jober were not going too well. Although Rob Roy was still in the lead when going up the incline,

others were swiftly along the back moving stretch. Owing to a compact bungh of various coloured jackets, it was metty hard to follow the race, but it appeared to me that the two "Times" Moonlight View, New Star, Red Feather and Wild Life were in the limelight after passing rock. The going was good and Rob Roy, who was in the front row for more than half the distance, covered the first mile in 2.00.2/5 which was Red for a "B" class pony.

the

black

About three furlongs from home Rob Roy cracked up badly and New Star took up the running when com- Ing round the bend. Moonlight View gave chase, but the two "Times" and Wild Life were ernwling and Red Feather jumped to the front followed by Commencement Bay. As they

Peter neared the distance,

Wel brought up Bed Feather with a great run and got on terms with Moonlight View. Before the band stand was reached, Mrs. Dunbar's candidate overhauled New Star and the year's winner never looked

New Star agal, beating

by two lengths. A length belind Moonlight View to claim the third- prize stake money

ment

Jast

back

min, $72.20,

The hold af, thd

Boy finished ing landicap, nn Saturday,

haiping backers in the first log of ning post-and-balavi left the

Tribute and Flybynight secured places. Mrs. Dunbar's Red Feather,

seen at bottom right after winning the St. Andrew's Stakes Pictorial Now!

Special Homeside

Soccer Forecast

The following are the teams specially selected to win in the Home Football programme to-

morrow:

HOME WINNERS

Birmingham Newcastle Norwich

Sheffield U. West Brom,

Oldham Aberdeen Queen O'Sth,

esme

OPTIONAL SELECTIONS

Commence- haped Bay Anished fourth. Very close behind was the top-weighter, Expression Time, followed by his stable companion, Expansion Tune.

Feather covered the distance of 11% miles in 2.59.2/5, beating his own time of last year by Three three- Afths seconds with an addition of 10 lbs. of lend on his back,

Seldom has the betting public scent was a very fast race and Red a field of over ten runners over the Derby course, but the S. Andrew's Stakes (a handicap event) attracted no less thun 13 China pontes; the only absentees were Dawn Star and Just In Time. This naturally speaks

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Halifax Chelsea

Leeds Stoke

Stakes, Mrs. L. Dunbar bas, since

By annexing the St. Andrew's length of a street, but his success mean a lot to the stable Hollandia,

Minor Races

for

on December 17. It does seem hard

SPORTING RELATIONS BETWEEN GERMANY, HOLLAND BROKEN OFF Sequel To Prohibition Of International Soccer Tie

Berlin, Dec. 6.

All sporting relations between Germany and Holland have been broken off by order of the Reich Sports Leader, Herr Tschammer-Osten, according to an official statement made here to-day.

The decision has been taken in issued simultaneously with the on- consequence of the prohibition, by the nouncement, states that the adoption Burgomaster of Rotterdam, of the of such extensive measures does not International football match between imply over-estimation of the Impor German and Dutch teams which had tance of the Burgomaster's prohibi- been scheduled to take place Uzi tion of the fooball match in Rotter- December 11,

dam. Account must, however, be taken of the tendency manifested by This decision to break off relations circles behind the Burgomaster to extends to all categories of sport and draw sports-which ought to con- comprises all matches already ar-stitute link between nations-Into ranged.

the political sphere In one-sided The official German commentary, and partial manner-Trans-Ocean.

First All-Coloured World Heavy Title Fight

By Fred Dartnell

London, Nov. 4. There were two happenings yesterday of

DONALD BUDGE JOINS THE interest to boxingy fans, in the first place Benny Lynch

PROFESSIONALS

NO EFFECT ON

WIMBLEDON U.S.A.'s LOSS

AUSTRALIA'S

"CASHING IN" WITH

VIEW TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITY

By A. WALLS MYERS

the

London, Nov. 11.

states

London, Nov. 12. H. W. Austin, Britain's leading player, does not think that the con- version of Donald Budge to pro-

"pre

broke his special treatment course in London provided by the N.S.C. and returned to Glasgow. Secondly, Mike Jacobs, the big American boxing promoter, stated that Joe Louis, the world's heavyweight champion, is to defend his title against John Henry Lewis, the world's cruisor- weight champion, in New York on January 27.

Lynch's story ing been dealt with | and the public will no doubt Sympathise with the boxer torn be- tween his paternal solicitude for un ailing and a desire to stand by

n son those who are fostering his profes- sinal regeneration.

The affair of Louis and his colour- ed brother of the ring is on a different scale. The mutchlug of this

A message from America that Donald Budge has turned professionalism indicates any Increasing pair for the world's heavy- fessional, and

his first trend of lawn tennis amateurs to-weight championship is n piquent will play match against Vines at Madison wards the paid ranks.

sequel to the few-hours-old state- Square Garden in January.

ment that Lewis would probably "Only the really outstanding meet Len Harvey in London under Budge is

players," he said yesterday, fifth Wimbledon champion who, since Tilden "turned" approached to become professionals, the Harringay gis, for the cruiser

weight title. in 1030, has joined the professional and not all of them take the plunge. ranks. Indeed, in the list decode. "Budge will be a great toss to there are only three champions R. amateur tennis. His absence will Lacoste, S. B. Wood and J. H. Craw-wenisen America's Davis Cup team, ford--who have not capitalised their just as the loss of Perry weakened skill.

ours. Perhaps it will give Australia or some other country a chance of winning the trophy."

In every case, there is little doubt

at times that a decent sub-griffin of, the extra meetings and their absence the season should be barred from the will give Salvage Master an easy Autumn champion because he has passage in the Autumn classic.

Racing Boy

volumes for the official handicapper, Mr. C. M. Alves, who certainly had the owners confidence in his distri-silver cups and it is interesting to re

the Inception, won four handsome for the bay gelding is now eligible the change of status hos resulted, not bullon of the lead and the field must

the Hongkong Sub-griftins from any personal desire to sever late that both Sitting Bull and Red Autumn Champions to be contested have been a record one for St. An Feather each gave her two consecu- drew's Stakes. Although he had three nominations, Mr. Li Po-chun three wins by Liberty Bay.

tive wins. Mr. Dunbar has only sent out Expansión Time with Mr. Needa in the saddle and Expression Time (the top-weighter) was ridden by Mr. L. Wade. There was change in Mr. Dunbar's stable, for Wild Life was looked after by Mr. S. W. Tang and Elizabeth owned by Vandeleur Grayburn weighed Sir out with Mr. Hearne, Red Feather, pifoled by Mr. Peler Wel, was the public fancy with over a thousand Eckets for a win and then Came Commencement Bay, Expansiun Time, Moonlight View und Wild Life, each having over 300 backers.

However, the first to break through was Oak Bay, ridden by von Delwig (who made his debut as a jockey)

All Keenly Contested

Not Fancied

not won a race at the extra meetings and this has been an "exceptional year under the present ruling. The champion sub-grifin of the season, Louis XIV, has not seen the race- course after the resumption And Solling Thru (who is eligible for the Autumn classic) is still on the walk- Ing list and so Is Golden Cow. With these three ponies away from the The other minor events keenly fought out and I was pleased the conditions of the classic should were war path, some owners think that to see Piet Hein romping home first be modified, but what when the good in the opening contest, the eastle Handicap over

Tyne 'uns were on their feet and the con- alx furlongs nections confined to the apprentice class. Piet ponies? Desert

refused to enter their

The old warrior, Racing Boy, rld- Finalden by Mr. H. P. Chanson, was not

By Punters

Reuter's New York Correspondent says it is felt there that the loss of tralla a present of the Davis Cup in Budge has practically made Aus-

1939.

THE HITLER OF BOXING Mike Jucoba is a bit of a law unto himself in arranging these fights of magnitude. When I saw him a year ago in New York he conveyed to me a resentment, quite Hitlerlan, against any European boxing plans that might conflict with his own.

As a matter of fact, Farr's visit to America and subsequent matching altogether unconnected with Louis for the title was not with this point of view.

Jack Doyle Asked To Leave United States

Hollywood, Nov. 30.

A warrant for the deporta- tion of Jack Doyle if he does not leave the United States voluntarily before Dec. 13 has been issued by the Immigration authorities.

Doyle has been on bail since last month when he was arrest ed for alleged violation of the Immigration Laws.

In an interview with Reuter, Doyle said, "I haven't been officially notified of the depor- tation order, yet I shall leave voluntarily to avoid being do- ported."--Reuter,

It will be the first time that two When I sow Lewis last he ex- coloured fighters have been matched pressed his confidence to me that he amateur association, but from econo- for the world's heavy-weight ille, thought he could heat his com- mle causes.

same

We have

and from the financial point of view patriot. His performances at the Jacobs must be taking a big risk. 12st, Gb. limit do not suggest that The life of an exhibition player The colour line is not drawn so his confidence is well founded,. al- inuch of it spent on artificial courts rigidly in these sporting days, and though Lewis is a very cool, clever luminated by are lamps, with hur- led transport and the monotony or rightly so, but this particular match boxer. is bound for obvious reasons lo This meeting the

matching, however, will opponent night intrigue many whose sporting outcome as a thunderbolt to such men fter night-cannot be particularly look is not otherwise limited, Inspiring. It is pursued because the

sa Tommy Farr, Max Boer, Tony champion, devoting his youth to lown of Jack Johnson, with whose defeat Strickland, who has only just arrived gone far from the days Galento, Lou Nova pad even Maurice tennis, has no other calling. at his by Jesse Willard it was announced in New York to hear all about it. command.

that no coloured fighter would ever Jacobs had arranged a series of Hein did not of course win by the Triumph are still without a win at fancied by the punters for the Brat competition has made him famous; world's championship. Th-day, not

and

Amateur, and not professional, | again be

given

chance for the eliminators for these fighters to and

a challenger for Loula, leg of the daily double with the re- he is "cashing in" on his past with a only the heavy-weight title, but the Furr was to fight Lou Nova In sult that there were not many tickets view, to the future. It is a logical cruiser-weight honours as well are December and the winner was to on him. The dividend was

result of the game's development on in the keeping of coloured boxers, meet Baer for the right to tackle what spelled by the running of Wen-lines which allow some of the organ- both of them very estimable fellows Louis next Summer ning and Easy Time who dead-heat-sations to make large incomes from inside and outside the ring.

Stor

Misk Nous Ribeiro batting in the opening game in the Ladies' Softball Lesgne at King's Park lazi Sunday in the match between ika Cinh do Recreio and Filipino Clab. Miss Fernandes is the catcher and Bår, Roy Yan, the Han. Socrotary of the League, in umpiring---Photo by Ming Yuen.

some-

amateur tournaments without taking

ed for second leg and the comblog the precaution to cultivate amateur-

tion of Racing Boy and Wenning paldism by active and personal

$317.00 and the other

a little talk after the

.: (paganda,

There was

Kave $200.50.

meeting that Racing Boy lind hardly

any lead to carry, but surely he was

ого

WIMBLEDON NOT AFFECTED

not the rst fortunate to be let in, The departure of Budge from nor is he likely to be the last animal.Wimbledon will not, however, make In fact it is difficult to see how

inny appreciable difference to

handicap could be won at all unless popularity

the

of the championship

one of the runners has been given meeting next year. The defection of too little weight.

Rose Evelyn

Astounds

The Critics

Mile. Lenglen, of Tilden, Cochet, Vines and Perry did not mean any [depreciation in gats receipts,

The champions had their day, and the public that flocks to the new Wimbledon, Influenced by modern tendency, likes new idols. These [they will get-Miss Alice Marble.

for example, next summer,

That Budge's Arst sparring part- ner will be Vines, and not Perry,

up, astounded every critic by wining professional of the

Rose Evelyn, with Mr. Encarnação confirms what I wrote from America a few weeks ago. Vines is the lead- ning tho Portobello

world and Handicap Budge has been the leading amateur, (second section) over the champlan course with a colossal burden of 100 Proud of these two home-breds, lbs. on her back and the journey was the American public will be eager to cantered in 2.33.1/5 which was faster test their relative merits. But they than Tampa Bay's run in the first will have to keep continuously on the division by one one-fifth seconds. move, for, as recent precedent has The former was a sub-grinin of 1930 shown, there is a big decline in gato, while Tampa Bay was a Derby grif-should the same players chance to fin of this season.

meet again in the same place.

Francisco sxhibition.

ot the San

LOUIS VS, LEWIB-Joe Loule, Jeft, Detrolt Brown Bomber, and John Henry Lewis fight-heavyweight titleholder, tompare Osts "after" agreeing to a championship bout on Jan. 27, at Madisons.

Square Garden, New York)