1939-02-17 — Page 8

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 17, 1939,

JANBER CEASES TRAINING: NOW ON

Prospect Of Starting In

WALKING LIST

Annual Race Meet Very Favourites Had Good Day At Fanling Meeting

Remote Indeed

(Ity "Caplain Foster")

Among the interested owners present at the racecourse last Saturday were His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcoto, H. E. Major-General A. E. and Mrs. Groseft, the Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsoll, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. F. C. Hall, Mr. P. Tester, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson (Stewards), Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Landale, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stanton, Mrs. J. H. Taggart, Mr. Li Lan-sang, Mr. S. T. Williamson and many others.

It was a lovely morning and the going ing tank 1.28 to perform the was exceptionally good. There were Journey, finishing the last quarter lu several lee gallops among the Aus- 28 seconds on the bit tralian subscription grins of this

I admit that Lallal That (origin seacon, but it in with much regretally drawn by the late Mr. If, Sethi that I have to report that Junber was not pressed to gallop six for belonging to Mr. B. W. Bradbury, longs in 1.30% with a fast quarter has caned training and is now on of 20 seconds, but it will be recalled the walking list. There is reson to that this Australian sub-grifin cost belleve that the prospect of Janber the owners $3,000 and it is starting at the annual big meeting is about the the mure should give her

very remote, but it is to be new boss a good run. hoped that she will be ready for the extra meetings.

new

Victory Day, belonging to Dr. S. N. Chau, hal The fastest training nullop over champion course in 2.34. but it did a fast trip over the the Derby cource was performed on not impress me very much as the February 0, by Samber who covered youngster was all out, registering the distance of 1% miles in 3,07.30 seconds for the home run. rumpingt hone in 27% seconds for looks to me that this pony the last two furlongs. The last mile from a mile and under."

Wan

run in 1.57 and it was sidered at one thine that Mr. Brad- bury's candidate had the best sport Ing chance of annexing the Rooty- Hill Derby.

Food

can- Pumpernickel has come on nicely find muy be of interest to know that he was sired by Kawateka who is also the papa of Bruno, Eve of Shyness, Flinders River, Gold Label, Heinz, Poconos, and Sydney Lad, Judging by the truck performances, am inclined to believe that all the

Sea King, owned by Mr. S. T. Williamson, is still in the hospital, but Mr. Li Lan-tang's Rivulet, who was under a cloud, has come back too-springs are sprinters. the course and there is hope of gel- ting the chestnut mare ready for the Annual Carnival.

In the absence of Jamber, Chiltern and Ruby Star are my fancy for the Rooty-Hi Derby, the latter having DEVONIAN'S GOOD SPIN

a beautiful netion with a long stride. The sire of Ruby Star is King of Lady Northcole's Devonian VAL Mirth by Comedy King, who was given a good spin over the Sydney one of the best sires of slayers that į Maiden's course and the bay geld-| Australla ever imported.

Rose Elect Chosen To Win Hongkong Derby

Did Wonderful Gallop Over A Mile On Sunday Last

At the present rate of demand for the special dollar cash sweep on the Hongkong Derby, there is no reason why the sale of these tickets should not reach the 500,000 mark during the course of next week. It has already exceeded 350.000 tickets at the time of writ- ing and they are certainly selling like hot cakes.

Dridge, Navy-

During next week we shall be Derby. Hyndford presented with muny fascinating light and others are not to be des-

Itard, dry grounds are usually experienced in Hongkong, especially at this time of the year, but at home rugby players recently have had snow on the grounds in their matches. Here is a midfield, incident in the Scottish Rugby Union's final trial at Murrayfield, Edinburgh. The players seen are W. Purdie, R. Cowe (felding the ball). J. A. Waters, W. H. Crawford, S, G. A, Harper, A. Roy (behind), C. L. Mciville and R. W. Sampson.

Special Homeside Soccer Forecast

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

morrow!

Home Winners

Rangers Motherwell

Derby Wolves West Ham Crystal Pal Notts C. Watford Southport

Optional Selections

Arsenal Newport Wrexham

Who Is

problems to solve, but there is one pised, but I cannot vote against my Best Tennis

which will stand out above all the own self-conviction. others-the problem of finding ho winner of the much coveted Itong-

kong Derby.

There is no end of the rumours, or stable secrets as they are called, rolling down the Wong-Nel-Chong Hap nnd the Jatest Is that Rose Elect cannot last the distance of the Blue Riband. It

must, however, be acknowledged thuit Mr. Eu Tong- sen's candidate has not as yet been

over the

the Derby course, but I sincere-

ly hope that renders will not over-

Some Old Professional?

took the fact that the more had n In

Friends Absent

Perry Likely To Beat Vines And Budge

BUT RACING WAS NOT DEVOID OF THRILLS

(By "Captain Foster")

Generally speaking, it was favourites' day at Fanling Just Sun- day, but racing on the whole was not devoid of the usual interest and excitement. Favoured by glorious sunshine, a very largo crowd turned up to witness the two Grand Nationals and it was a :magnificent show.

By annexing the Fanling Grand | bination got over it, accompanied by National and Fierce Grave Memorial loud shout "Bravo Tony" from the Cup a second time with his China members' enclosure.

pony, Ebony Idol, Mr. H. D. L. Dow- biggin hus added his name to the Brutus took 4.07% to make the list of four others who have twice journey of two miles and it may be won the Blue Riband

at Kwantl

of Interest to know that his time Of course the success was in no unall

was 29 seconds faster than the Ogure. measure due to the Anc

et up by The Giraffe when he an- andling of the 'chner by the joe-nexed the classic event in 1935. Rey, Capt. Gilbertson, who rode a well-judged race,

There was a good tussle between Diogenes, with Mr. Boddy in the Teviotdale and Spark Plug for the ddle, was the first to move when other two positions in the frame and the

red flag was lowered by Mr. in the home run second place could Potts and he was chased by Zero, not be denied to Teviotale, ridden Ebony

Idol and Three Farthings, by Mr. Houl who was by far ussing the winning post for the better chaser than Spark Plug. It arst tune, Diogenes was still in the was indeed a pity that Strathearricit cad, but Ebony Idol moved up to refused to accept, but on the fine econd position and all the jumpers performance of Brutus it was us well were clearing the fences in perfect to keep away. A most interesting tyle. The order of running was feature of this classic event was the

anged when they took the Water absence of spills. Jump.

for Ebony Idol was the fret leaper seen coming out from the dip

ANSCHLUSS Blackburn Draw Again on the second round. After clear-

CREATES A PROBLEM

With Sunderland

London, Feb. 16. Blackburn Rovers and Sun- derland battled to another draw in the Fifth Round of the

in a replay to-day. Though extra time was given, neither side was able to score.

Blending German FA Cup when the teams met

And Austrian Soccer Styles

When Austria was consumed by Germany there were conjectures in both countries as to how their Aso- ciation football styics would blend when international teams would be chosen from both camps.

In the smaller country there were because the tradition many regrets which Austria had made for an ele gani brand of international football would be broken.

But now another problem has arisen. In matches between Vien- nese teams and those of the greater Relch there has often been a vigour resembling brutality, and a sugges-

speed.

Many Ponies Failed To Weigh Out

Ing the third last fence in grand style, Capt. Gilbertson called upon Ebony Idol for burst of The pony responded gamely and be fore entering the home stretch I was well to the fore with only two more fences to negotiate. Ebony Idol not over the two obstacles with the greatest of ense and the combination

Owing to the proximity of the was loudly cheered as they flashed

Annual Race Carnival at Happy past the "y. P" by many lengths.

Valley, a few good contenders failed There was, however, a great battle to weigh out when the alarm bell between Diogenes. Zero nud Three was rung for the fat events on they Farthings

for the lower positions. eared to incur seven pounds penalty. In a ding-dong race over the last As a result, Strathearrick with Mr. fence, Diogenes, hard-pressed by Gregory up, had no opposition la the Boddy. managed to secure Queenstard Handleap while Sylvan- the second place by three- quarters of a

length, but Zero, with ale, piloted by Mr. Raymond, an- Kwunti Cup in easy owner Mr. Haymes up. nosed out fashion. The tter ny has now Three Farthings, who was ridden by incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and the Capt. Levis carrying an excess of 12 prospect of his chance for the Joc- lbs. of lead over the allotment. Had the jockey tipped the scale at the weight assigned by the handicapper, different story would have beer told. However, this was the Arst endurance test over 1 miles and the jaunt was covered in 4.11 whichst event was good.

In the Second Division of the League, Swansea, at home, defeated West Ham by 3-2-Mr. Reuter,

"Doped" Wickets

те

Attacked RUNAWAY

London, Jun. 26. attack upon policy

TACTICS

tion from Vienna that neutral referees of "doping" wielces is on the REWARDED

the

nexed the

rosy,

hey Cup to, be ridden by univices at the Annual Meeting 13 very

Tegint belonging to Mr. W. T. Stan- on had an easy passage in the Au Tau Handlenp, but Choe York just nnnuged to scrape through In the of a mast successful

necting.

INDIA TO COMPETE IN DAVIS CUP

Bombay.

should officiate at important matches O'Reilly, generally recognized as the between teams of the Old Germany greatest bowler of his type in the

The manner, in which Mr. Trever- and the New has caused pain in Der world in a newspaper article.

O'Reilly attacks the caplous over-ton look Dritus right out in the Aus- lin.

rolling and the use of art, especiallon Grand National Steeplechase. For the first time in German foot-ally in England, which detracts from was an eye-opener to all the regular is understood that the Yuvarajah

of "over the sticks and

f Buroda, vice-President of the All- India Lawn Tennis Arsociation, will pace and liveliness of the wicket. followers ball judicial proceedings are to be "Cricket is lusing quite a lot of land it was certainly a cre- taken against a player for his con- attraction because of these hand-that the ride was Mr. Treverton's

dilable performance. J. D. Budge, the Wimbledon cham-duct on the Beld. The player is even the normal spectator must was brought down on the first neca- that India will be participating in the Considering ptain the Indian Davis Cup team. says O'Reilly.

Mr. L. Brooke-Edwards, Honorary plon who recently turned profession-ormer Austrian international who in

third official outing on Brutus the Secretary ut the Association, revented l, leaving the amateur world almost a Bern game knocked out a Ger- find it rather difficult and trying to ston) it was a magnificent display. Davis Cup Competition this year. watch some slow-footed, doddering, By adopting runaway tactics, he ret He had already cabled the entry to harren of any really good man play- In that trial Rose Elect with Mr. C. Annual Race Meeting, one would be times; he won ten times and leads partiality that Berlin nds annoy day on a wicket"

press is showing for its players about for the greater part of the "go" with the result that Brutus Encarnacan in the saddle took 2.37% pleased

which an ordin- 10 know that Gladiator on both sets and games.

ording was leading the field by two good It will be recalled that at the last to journey the circuit and the stop (formerly owned by Lady Northcote)

ury schoolboy would raise a cheer. furlongs on the second circuit. It arrual general meeting of the Al- watch showed us that 2.08% was her is now the properly of Mrs. A. E. Vines was hailed as the

Eight world's Up to the present there has been

усата galley-slave' experi

India Lawn Tennis Associullon it was time for the lust mile, It should be Grasett and it is to be hoped that! tending professional, although, at the no blending of German and Aus-Chee has taught 'me that here is he was hopeless for the rest of the field

trying in catch the leader, for Brutus resolved that owing to financial dim- borne in mind that

advantage of a batsman on one way to combat the tremendous was not bad courier on the fat, ultles a challenge should be made length and make the batsman lake was some uneasiness when they ao-only in 1940, but it is understood that a per-but after covering 14 miles the only in alternate years and according feet wicket, and that is to bow! topony no doubt felt the strain. There the resolution, India would compete the initiative. With the game load-prunched the last obstacle, but in ~ a result of the generous effer of the ed against him, a bowler has the taking off Mr. Treverton made sure Yuvarajah of Baroda It will be pos- prlor right to such tactles."

not to brush the tap and the com- sible to send an Indian cum this year.

perusing the

list of entries

duling over a distance of 1% miles, among the old China ponles for, the er, has now played H. E. Vines 15 an opponent. The Vennds: sports batsman of doubtful ability fussian ferrific pace right from the word he Tournament Committee.

¥-

that

orthoxy

ne "amah" in all-hez trials.

the mare had the bay gelding will score a win or moment, F. J. Perry is the world's trian football styles, and in intern Last Sunday

tive in the minor events for the new professional champion, having recent-etective though it is, is Inappropriate

| donal mäients German the

combination (Dark-blue: scarlet sleeves andį electrißed the touts by dropping ten enp).

ly won the title with Vines not seconds in a mile run and the chest-

and unpolite. competing, says an English writer, atit mure was not pressed or even Mr. L. Dunbar's Liberty Bay and The probable reason for Vines being aleked to do the spin in 1.56%. It Diana Bay are not among the given priority over Perry is because was of course one of the fastest gal-of entries and one lops

can obviously ever done during the carty | inter both great warriors have he leads in those hundreds of con- mornings and it certainly pleased been pensioned off.

tesis which these two have played connection.

Sir Victor Sassoon's Happy Eve, all over the United States, A most interesting feature of the the winner of the 1937 Blue Riband, canter was that Roze Eleet was as. did not weigh out last year, but ins1) fresh us a cucumber at the end of Wednesday the mare was given her trial and every early riser knows canter over six furlongs in 1.38 perfectly well that Mr. Encarnero and she will be seen in action at the dnes not belleve in making fast forthcoming meeting. times, would give a false colour- Mr. J. F. Macgregor's Strathroy,

the

Everyone seems to have forgotten that when Perry turned professional he beat Vines by two matches to one the United States and repeated that performance the first time they

BRITISH ATHLETES INVITED

TO U.S.A.

London, Jun. 26.

ing should I venture to suggest that the Aussie ex-champion, has not been met in England. Nor do people seem Rose Eleet is now a "dead cert" for nominated for any of the events al to remember Perry's temperament. the exclusive event, but I have athe Annual Meeting as the pony was Ferry was a different mun when hẹ right in saying that 11 needs dicky at the time of closing the en- had anything big on hand. And American athletic authorities pre mighty fine naimal to deprive her tries and he is at present at Fanling could a match with Vines every day keen to get a Briflsh team over this

the first place in Hongkong enjoying another atmosphere.

or other day for nearly two years be year, and an invitation is being con- counted as big?

Colony Chess Changes Made

Championship Results

One game in the first round of

In Soccer

Programme

Ski Championships

At Zakopane

Zakopane, Feb. 10.

sidered by the Amateur Athletic Association. S. C. Wooderson, Brl- | tish holder of the world mile, half- įmile and 800 metres record, is enger to go, and if the A.A.A. decide to send a team he is almost certain to be included.

Thus the possibility urises of "mile of the century" Tact with Wooderson competing against Glen; Cunningham and other American:

In the World Ski Championships distance runners. Wooderson 14

now being held here. Stanislaw

the Colony Chess Championship was for this week's soccer programme:ing event with jumps of 73% metres reaching peak form by the middle The following are the changes Murusarz, of Poland, won the jump-planning his training with a view to

decided at the Gloucester Holei

yesterday, when To Yu-lau defeated Kwong Woh v. Kowloon Div. 1

E. Zimmern after 30 moves, the latter player resigning after, the, loss of three major pieces.

In another first round game, witch was adjourned to a Inter date after 40 moves had been played, A. Kurrik holds a one plece advantage over Dr. M. O. Paster.

The other first round fle was ployed carlier in the week. D. E. de Carvalho defeating B. 8. Litvin.

R. S. Harrison drew a byo in the first round.

Kowloon 4.15 p.m

Kwong Wah v. Kowloon Div

2

Kowloon 2.45 p.m.

and 71 metres.

Berauer, of Germany, won the combined ́ langlaut and jump with 429.0 points. Reuler.

The Police are unable to feld Trans-Ocean adds that the victory their teams owing to extra duties of Gust! Berauer, the Sudeten Ger- required for the Chinese New Year man, in the ski distance and jumping holidays.

combination is considered the most

The Middlesex v. Eastern Div. 1 Rensational event in the ski competl- match arranged for this week-endtions at the Pollah winter resort. The

of July when competition will be int lis greatest.

Oxford Greyhounds Defeated

London, Feb. 10.

In a Rugby Union match played to- has been cancelled and will be re-title hitherto has been undisputedly day, Gloucester defeated the Oxford stranged to be played off at a later held by European northemers Greyhounds by 20 points to 11

especially Norwegians,

Reuter

date.

Members of the Shanghai Students tennis team who have been playing matches againsi, local clube during their visit to Hongkong....... Thy have stated frankly that, they ha re come here to see what they can learn, but as Hongkong players are only just gelling Into their stride, It is dontful whether thé, visitors have learnt anything. Nevertheless most of the matches they have played here have heen thoroughly enjoy- able. Left to right are P.-C. Hm, C. IL Wel, P. K. Tong (captain) Harry K.-F. kl and, David Tal Staff Photographer.