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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

By Ernie

NANCY

IT'S WONDERFUL FOR THE CHILDREN DOWN HERE, AWAY FROM ALL

THAT FREEZING WEATHER!

I'LL BET THEY JUST CAN'T WAIT TO GET INTO THAT NICE-

WARM OCEAN!

March 3, 1939.

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JAN-31

Australia Looking Ahead To The Tests

HEAVY SCORING IN MOST OF MATCHES PLAYED THUS FAR

The Inter-State matches played so far this summor in Australia have been generally of a heavy scoring nature, and while this might sug- gest a bowling weakness, the greater respon- sibility must be carried by the run of perfect wickets, which, in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane, have been of a slow and easy character, absolutely heart-breaking to bowlers of all classes.

into the in-

In Sydney, however, a most extra-jas right-hand fast. is not more than ordinary wicket prevailed, in that it Just over fast-medium. became better and better as the

Ellis whe brought almost direct match progressed, when Queensland and New South Wales fought a low- from junior cricket scoring match, writes C. G. Maut, estate arena only a month or so

Observer. In the

months and has performed with satis- Some ago the whole of the centre square fiction considering his lack of ex-

is not at the Sydney Cricket Ground wasperience. plounged up, and new soil laid; and lines of a Cutter or a Larwood, be on the first day on which a match rather sim for fast bowling, yet was played on it the new wickelte absolutely favoured the bowlers.

Hey

There was no malice in the piteis however, although

cursional i

the to it,

built on the

has displayed 21 surprising

-trength and stamina.

in the other States, and again, be- batsmen nibbling at his off-theory, come as those which have, hitherto and he

nistakes by improved 10 make prevailed in Sydney.

bowling. He has possibilities of de- The wicket on the first day of

velouing into a useful stock m ዘነና recent match reminded very vividly of the pitch at Leeds, for his State side, but I would like where the Fourth Test was played to see him with more pace.

this

on

last July. If we could only depend Australia i in need of a real wickets of this quality and state speed bowler who possesses the of preparation for Test matches, not necessary control e force batsmen only in Australia, but everywhere, back, but without any suggestion of there would be no need for sugges-bumping in order to secure that so- tioita

for called "," which is only cumou 1 to extension of time Test mutches,

Rage for shortage of pace. E. L. Spin bowlers would quietly an-McCormick is still the fastest bow. swer the question as to whether ler in Australia, but his control and

four days were sumelent or not.

are not sufliciently con- {aceuracy

vincing to warrant confidence.

A scene from George Goncharoff's balici, "Tales from Vienna Woods." which will be presented as a prologue to "The Great Walle" at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday evening at 9.30 p.m.

RACING HANDICAPS

Rifle Shooting

FIVE POSSIBLE

ANNOUNCED RECORDED AT

,

Entries and weights

once

allotted for

LOCAL BOOTBALL

Association Team To Play Chinese Federation

The following team will represent the Hongkong Football Association ugainst the Hongkong Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation In the second match for the Governor's Cup at Caroline Hill on Sunday, at 3.45 p.m.:

Bartley: Blackburn and Shechan; Freshwater, Dixon and Parker; Em berton, Courtney, Hosanck, Gosano (Copt), and Reirstsen. Reserves. Ulrich, Saw, Beltran, E. Strange and Jorge,

His Excellency the Governor will be present, and in the event of the Chinese either winning or drawing the match, will present them with the Cup. The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, President of the Association, will also be present,

SHANGHAI DISAPPOINTED

that

The whole Shanghal football com- munity was reluctant to tearn Lee Wai-long, who recently piloted the Hongkong team to victory over Manilla in an Interport match, is un- able to participate in the two forth. coming charity games in Shanghai, sponsored by the International Red

MID-WEEK MEET Cross Society and the Shanghai Fe-

No fewer than live possibles were recorded at the mid-week Spoon and Practice Shoot, at which hundred members attended. The

10

Bayes and one thirty-four!

over a

HAS POSSIBILITIES Ilis direction has to be stendied, the First and Second Sections of the ball rose higher than usual, while, again, an odd one kept low. But it but in the match against N.S.W. at Happy Valley Handicap, the Grimins was responsive to spin-an ideal Sydney he met with success in the Spring Handleap and the Plinethon wicket on

which to bring the bow-second innings on a batsman's, wie Handicap races on Saturday, the last ler

un even

even terms with the bats-ket, simply through sensible bowl-day of the Annual Race Meeting, man.

ing un direction, ably supported by

have been arranged as follow: man.

light was excellent, but the wlad But as time goes on, with the at-la precious late swing.

Happy Valley Handicap. First was decidedly tricky, especinity at tention usually given

Most yards Brst innings his direction Section. From the two mile pest, 600

members" cards pitches on this ground will vie with In the

the N.S.W.

round and in.-Bear Claw wee spoilt at this distance after those heartbreaking sections of turf was erratic. He had

(163), Expansion Time (140), Gladia-promising start at 200 and 500 yards. continued, to induce them Humdrum Eve

it is worth recording that on ne

board, there fober 1944), mers Warden (103).

168), register

were the Moonlight View (154), Oak (144), Potentate (140), Rob Roy

Wale won the Nett S.R. (b) Spoon, including a possible at 200 (147) and Soldier of Britain (144).

Happy Valley Handicap. Second

yards. L/CE

Hammond took one Section.

From the two mile post, at the handicap spoons, which in- oner round and in-Boolat Hayrluded a possible al 500 yards, and Commencement Bay (168), CS.M. Maslen, RE, the remaining (108). Cossack's Beauty (108), Desert Star handicap spoon. Inspector Loie, (140), Flybynight (140), Jungle Jim Hongkong Pellee Reserve, obtained a (110) Just In Time (168), King's possible at 600 yards. Load (140), Lanenshire Chap (140), In the S.R.

R. (a) Class, L/Cpl. The Leopard (140), Tyne (154) and Langford, Middlesex, won the Nett Spoon with a steady shoot of 88, Valorous (140).

white three other members of this One Griffins Spring Handicap.

Club

obtained handicap spouts, Mile.Alligator (144), Avon (161), A QUEENSLAND FIND

Blue Diamond (138), English Cavaller L/Sgt. Jones and Spr. Rumary, R.E. GRIMMETT STILL SUPREME

(151), Forgotten Sur (158), Galves-Rifle Club, took the other two spoons. Through the season here so far,.

Cpl. Ferreira, H.K.V.D.C., scored a three new bowlers of varying The third bowler, appearing onton Bay (159), Heetle View (148),

(151), possible at 500 yards, as also did a promise have appeared, who may the horizon is D. Ring, of Victoria, Jennifer (104), Lady Love

(151)

new member, Pie. Marques, shooting, do duty for Australia in the future who joins the right-hand leg-break Liliber (160), Lovely Star

It has been said that Australla and googly class, and who has met Mayber (101), Peaceful View (158), for the first time.

Emily (148),

The programme for the remainder usually walls for something to crop up, with fait

The Tigress of the

been altered to season has assist members to

their complete slow (145) and Viber (151).

Phaethon Handicap. From the two Thirty Roll Cards. Next Wednesday, statement 1 feet convinced that in bowlers. is prone to length weak- one case at least, a bowler has ap-

but he gives mile post, once round and in-Ad-shooting will be at one tange 200, Time (151), Amberley (140), 500, and 600

GOD yards, and the fung peared who will grace the Austra-ness here and there.

promise of development along the

Borrachito (140) Coronation Day range shooting has been put forward lian eleven, provided he receives the right lines.

(140), Dekko (140), Estover (148), to Wednesday, April 5. Shooting on is nut encouragement, and

Of the slow howlers, however, we Jured from his natural principles by have one

Gold Coin (149). Harvest View (151), Sunday April 30 has been cancelled who can yet compare an overdose of so-called instruction.

struct with C. V. Grimmett, who, in his King's Lead (140), Laughing Buddha owing to the Volunteer Rifle Meet (110), Laughing Girl (140), Meteor ing and the Sunday Shoot on March Queensland has given

(140), Night View (140), Rose Evelyn 20 will be arranged by the Assistant Christ (pronounced Krist) a medl-forty-seventh year, has demonstrated that Be is fur from being a spent

(101), Rose Jane (144), Rose-Queen Honorary Secretary. um-slow left-hunder, who seems to

force.

Leading scores oft

the shooting (143), Salvage Master (145), Scenic be one of the best propositions I

the!

of accurate There is a dearth

View (140), Smiling Thru (151). were as below: have seen for some time on

slow bowlers in Australia at pre- Soldier of China (140), Tampa Bay prevailing wickets in Australia,

His resemblance to P. M. Horni-sent, and as this class is the most (168) and Tribute (140).

NII Desperandura Blakes. (First S/Sgt P. Hale iser). 35 33 29 np brook, also

also of Queensland, and who effective in an attack on the beau-

L/Cnl. V. M. Hammond was a member of the 1930 Austra- titul pitch surfaces in this country Section)Alpha, Argen, Ascot Vale, Capt F. P. Sequeira (scr.) 31 34 31 20

Avalon, Battleship, Bogey, Bressay, llan team in England, is most their cultivation is an essential.

It would be a serious reflection on Caront, Cyclone, Dow Jones, Fair- CPO. parked. He is built on the same

the our young players If Grimmett, at child, Gollant Marshal, tall and slender lines, while and the delivery, is so great as to vice in Australia when next Eng Lambeth make brother.

In the bowling line, and while there pearances.

is a certain amount of truth in that

prope:

Ring,

success on

als frst ap-

Rose

Taxing Masieron Fiana (1511

Mike most

other

vancing

.....

4.T. (b)

300 300 603 T.

Davey (2)

S/Sgt. N, Dumville (2)

similarity in the run to the crease his age were requisitioned for ser- Gold Tower, Guinnes, cordle, 96, Insp. D. Lole (3)

one think

Heddon, Eicul. A. J. Le Seelleur

feer.).. C.S., F. G. Masleit (4) Mall, Capt. R. T. Guectt (3)

that he is a twin land comes here, at one must be Mercury, Note, Mayfair Court,

Christ has not the same pare through the air as Hornibrook, nor does he possess the really fast ball

Service,

Pall

prepared for such a contingency. Pawnee, Radium Star, Skip, Smiling Cadet G. J. P. Carey (1)

TRUSTING TO LUCK

Time, Some Hope. Sports Venture, Bub. Lt. B. M. Bateman Starlet, Thanksgiving Day.

Total Z/LL. G. C. Dawson (4)

P.O., C. Clark (CT) Loss, True Love and Wilber.

Nil Desperandum Stakes. (Second Dr. W. Nunn' (3) which the latter applied with tell- possessing the confidence, the accur section)-Black Diamond, Blaisdon, D/M, W. Kifford (4)

Chatterbox, Devon Dum-Condr. J. 8. LIL

slow bowlers thut The fact

this,

acy, the control of flight and spin of accurate length an Armstrong, and the penetrative

he

ing effect, but notwithstanding

maintains ILLI

tu

mun to his doom.

SUCCESSOR TO WHITE

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over long periods, and can definite force at a Grimmelt, are But appear Green Bay, High Tower, King's L/Cpl. R. Langford (2) ly spin the ball and make it bite ing, is due largely to te among Envoy, Kut Cheung, Magog, Matador, ple, it Dry (1), whenever the slightest assistance is of concentration in practice amongst Milleaye, National Honour, National Major Walden (12) offered by the pitch. He Boats the

our young bowlers.

Liberty, New Bedford, Old Fashioned, Spr. W. Albone (0) There ball quite a lot, and is not afrold)

is too much trusting to

Honest. L. Jones t a high trajectory luck while the conditions in which Patriotle Day, Phoenix, Ring Master, Col. G. Morton (8) toss it with with the object of luring the bats sur club cricket is played are such Itose Day, Rostrevor, Silver Star, S.S.M., W. Street (8)

Buccaneer, TheL/Cp, C. J. Thorley

L/Cpl. J. M: Xavier (7) that young bowlers are quite ignor- Snowstorin, The

Tiger Eyes, Tiny Tim, Welcome and! /Cpl. W. Ure (10) class cricket, not to mention

Spr. C. Rummary (11) Dem. J. 11. Wilson Now that E. 5. White, a member experience and calibre of the bats Wild Bear.

Sat. J. Bingleton (1) Cpl. A.. F. Ferreira (14) of the 1938 Australian team to Eng- men opposed to them, so that heavy

Pie. E. B. Marquee inli) land.

from first-class punishment damps their ardour, as has retired

is only to be expected.

(N) tlenotes winner cricket. Christ is his logical suc The

couruge

Spoon. purpose and cessor. But he is a better bowler

work of men like

) denotes winner of the "Handicap" and

Spoon. be much arcled with the would than White,

* denotes winner of the "Pomible** more effective unit in an attack, Armstrong, Grimmett,

Button. for instance, were such that success

"N.B." Winner of "N" or "H" spoon has where variety means so much.

bais sooner or later was certain; and it

| Nie Handkap réduced by one point. The Queenslander is not a man of quality, although he is and is the evidence of these same char- in the Queenslander to meet with

reasonable success in acteristics

onc with Brisbane club matches, but he is Christ which Inspires reliable field man. One can foretell bright hopes for his future. the future, but I see in this bowler

a distinct "And," and one who will improve on he gains experience,

Another bowler

con-

FANLING GOLF

and Malley, Stableford Competition

Won By F. Groves

OUR SPELLING BEE (ser page 7).

wincal-anomaly-anniversary. Queensland has bresi bi into prominence this sum- Frisiak - roundelay septuagen-.

of

"Neft"

F. Groves, with a score of 34+4 LAWN BOWLS MEETING

38. won the Stableford competition of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club played on the Old Course, Fanting, during February 25 to March 1. His score included four "birdies" at the 3rd, 5th., 9th, and 15th, holes.

The competition on the New Course

fugee Relief Associations. Lee sold so in his letter to close friend in Shanghai. Lie mentioned that un foreseen circumstances prevented his

going.

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MESTING, 1939. 25th. 27th and 28th February, and 1st and 4th March

On Saturday, 25th, Monday, 27th, Tuesday, 28th February and Wednes day, 1st March, the first bell will be rung at 11 a.nt, and the arst race vill be

a.m. On run at 11.30 Saturday, 4th March, the first bell will be rung nt 1.30 pm. and the Arst race will be run at 2.00 p.m.

The tin Interval will be after the Afth race on the first four days of the Meeting.

MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURES Members are reminded that they and thelr lodies MUST wear their badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.

NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.

the

Badges admitting non-members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10.00 per day including tax-or $40,00 including tax for the Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00 respectively) are obtainable through Secretary upon the written of personal introduction of a member, such member to be responsible for all chits, etc.

Members' Badges admitting to Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.

The Secretary's Omce, lat floor, EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel 27794) WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 m ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, and ni 12.00 NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.

A limited number of times will

be obtainable each day at the Club House, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. 21020).

On

no pretext will children be permitted in either enclosure during the first four days of the Meeting. No nmahs will be allowed on the Firth Day.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

the

The price of admission to Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day Including tax for all persons includ ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Soldiers ant Saliers in walform nre admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax,

Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc.,

will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Timns will be obtainable in the Restaurar in the Public Enclosure,

SERVANTS' PASSES

оп

Passes for Servants will be issued to Private Box holders only application to the Secretary, Isl floor. Exchange Bullding.

Any persons found loitering with Sorvants pouses in their possession

A meeting of the General Com-will forfeit the same and will be mittee of the Hongkong Lawn Bowls removed from the Enclosure..

By Order, Association will be held on Tueniny,

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