1939-03-24 — Page 21

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

By Ernie

NANCY

REALLY?

YES MOTHER-~~. COUNTESS VANGILD IS A FRIEND OF MISS RITZ---- I JUST SAW THE COUNTESS ON THE BEACH WITH NANCY

AND SLUGGO!

WELL WELL--- IF IT ISN'T MY DEAR LITTLE

NEPHEW---

-ERNIES BUEN

March 24, 1939.

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MOST ANNOYIN'!

Satisfactory Entries For Fanling Meet

Special Dollar Sweep On St. John Cup Race The Main Attraction

(By "Captain Foster")

Very good entries have been received for the Spring Meeting, which will be the last of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club to be held at Kwai ti on Sunday. The St. John Cup, which is a handicap flat event for "D" class China ponies, is the main event.

In connection with the major con- I like Thren Farthings, who has lin- Double tes!, n special dollar ensh sweep is proved in every outing and with a being curlucted by the race club and bit of luck be should win. the cost of a book of ten tickets is Chance is not a bad ebuser provided. at the of course, he does not run past the $9 which can be obtained Secretaries Once, Bongkong Bank wing. Mortmain, the winner of the Building, or the Cush Sweep Depart- Governor's Cup at the last meeting, is nteely weighted below Zero with ment, 1 Connaught Road Central.

There will be no more hurdling pull of 10 lbs. and the chestnut in dangerous to upset the and steeplechasing after Sunday, but pony It must be admitted that the season appleeart. Lucky Aguin his never 1938/1939 has been a very successful appeared in publle over the fences one and the Stewards of the Fanling and i know nothing about the pony. Club are to be complimenter upon in providing the racing public with plenty of thrills and good sporl,

March Brown Favoured To Win Here

The Drag Hunters' Plate, which is hurdle race for bonu-de hunters

'Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Paulette Goddard in David Selznick's "The Young In Heart," showing at the King's Theatre to-morrow, The

picture is released through United Artists.

Badminton Semi-Final Encounters

Yong And Au Not

Playing To-night

STARTING TIMES AT FANLING

The following are the starting times at Fanling for the week-end.

SATURDAY

Old Course

2.00 . D. Hunter, Capt. Matthews.

Hewitt. . It, Genre,

C. C, Black, 31. G. Sheidon.

2.12 E. C. Norris, R. J. K. Wolker.

F. IL Stokes, Comdr. init.

2.48 . 1', Tamworth, T. Low.

SUNDAY

014 Conrie

9.16 9. 1. Dodwell, K. S. Marrison.

Young. 924 A. 1. Purves, M. Wylle.

0.20 . G. Faggiano, T. F. R. Waters.

R. Geare, L. i

W. Shewan, D. 1. Gilmore. P.35 11, 11. Gregory A. T. Lay. 0.40 P Grover, J. Stenersen

8.46 W. N. A. Smalley, W. S. Illier. 9.43 L. R. Cramer, J. W. Mayhew.

9.52 K. J. Shrigley, W. Sharp.

0.30 W. W. C. Shewan, J. Forbes. 10.00 . H. Mundy, R. K. Valentine. 18.04 J. W. Claque. P, E. Annin 10.03 A, N. & Q. A, Á, Macfadyen. 10.12 A. 11. Guinness, W. T. Yoxall

R. M. M. King.

10.15 C. H. D. Curto, S. E. Jame

10.20 J, M. Paarion,"

10.24 A. Murdock, W/Cdr. Bleele 10.28 . T. McMullen, D. lumpliroys. 10.32 R. C. Stewart, A. K. Mackenzie. 1034 Cur. Murray. T. R. Howell 10.40 L. G. Baker. E. A. Bompas. 10.44 P. C. Jackson, A. A. Bremner, 10.40 C, W. E, Bishop. W. Woodward.

WV. M. Barlon.

HD DINING 10.62 M. C.

BILLIARDS LEAGUE CONCLUDES

10.30 A. Som Tuthers. V. R. Gordon.

11.00 R. C, Gairdner, R. G. Gray. 31.04 M. 6. Lloyd, J. Linaker, 13.00 G. B. S. Thomson, J. L. C. Pearce, 11.12 W. G. Fornham, W. J. Helly.

New Comi

0.24 3.0. Coterwarth, F. A. M. Elliott. 932 A Nicol, N. K. Littlejohn.

1.40 J. S. Dunnett, R. S. Harrison.

2.44

9.52

Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. Hitler.

Mrs. Shrigley, Mrs. Sharp.

10.00 T&T. A. Pearce.

10.08 Major Whitehead, F. §. Geldart, 10. F. D. Hunter, Col. Mattises,

were 10.33 W. Bell, Mrs. I. Bell.

The Sicel Coulson Billiards, 10.24 Comdr. & Mrs. Holt. Snooker and Darts League successfully concluded on March 20, 10.36 Mrs. W. Boli, Mrs, Loco. when the Crulgengower Cricket Club and the Garrison Sergeants' Mess, played-off for runners-up position of The Men's Sentor Singles bad-the Billiards Section. The Cralgen- minton semi-final match between gower C.C. won with the following) 1 stk. L. Yong and C. Au, arranged for scores: this evening at Talkoo, will not be played. Two other matches, however, Leonard will-br-decided. These arens Lewis follows:

The growing popularity of country racing has been proved by increased attendances at every meeting, but let it be understood that without the l flat events, the Kwanli racecourse executives will and a hard proposi- tion to keep their heads above water. The turnover in both the pari- mutuel and cash sweep departments will no doubt show a considerable advance on last season's figure and over the Derby course, has attracted this wus, no doubt, due to the pat-13 China ponies and with the excep ronage of the "small men." Without Lion of winners carrying 167 lbs. all them there will be no racing and it others Inve to shoulder 100 lbs. It is to be hoped that they will receive will be recalled that March Brown, a little more consideration for their who was my faney for the Governor's comfort during next jumping season. Cup at the lust meeting, ran out and Seating accommodation is one of did not complete the course. their chronic complaints and am nominate him for the event and suro-that the Stewards of the Fan trust the bay gelding will not let me ling Hunt and Race Club will not down on Sunday-The old-timer turn a deaf ear to this request.

King's Parude, will have to be watch Fanling Club opened their seasoned and Clowner should fill the third on Boxing Day and in that meeting position. there were a good few spills owing to the fact that the ponies did not re- ceive proper schooling. There, is no doubl, however, that the chasers and the clearing hurdlers re obstacles without any Lrouble and I have reason to belleve that a big crowd will be motoring out to see the last meeting, the first event be- ing timed to run off at 2.45 pm.

sharp.

Dow

BAN ON WINNERS

SHOULD PROVIDE A SPLENDID RACE

L2

Even Fight For Brisbane H'cap

With Brutus, Strathearrick and Teviotdale out of the road. I expect to see a good field for the Brisbane over 14 Handicap, a sleeplechase miles. A good tussle over the birch and brush will result between Glori- ous Star. Spark Plug. Spectrum and Streamline. Spectrum is my fancy.

MAIN RACE WILL HAVE BIG PRIZE

JUNIOR SINGLES J. S. Ho v. S. H. Boone (9 p.in.) SENIOR SINGLES P. K. Hul v. F. Koh (8.30 p.m.) Two matches in the "B" Division of the League are also scheduled to be decided this evening. The pro- gramme is as follows: Kowloon Tong "B" v. V.R.C.

v. S. & S. Home MATCHES RE-ARRANGED Chung Woh

The match between K. L. Yong and C. Au, postponed from this evening will be played on Friday next Taikoo at 8 p.m.

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The doubles semi-final tie, between M. A. Olive:rn and L. A. Carvalho, of the Club de Reercio, and K. L. Yong and P. K. Hul, of the University, Wednesday, will now be played un March 20, at Taikoo at 8 pm. Instead of on Friday, March 31.

and Patriotic Day and I expect 10 ser them crossing the wire in that posl- tion.

SELECTIONS MADE BY

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C.C.C.

PONIES AUCTIONED

30 AT VALLEY

90

-1101

G. S. Mess 150 Gill 150 Brittlebank Kitchell 150 Carden

"Thirty-one ponies, Australian-and Highest break, Lewis 55.

China, were sold under the hammer The combined Leagues proved most at the Jockey Club paddock, Happy

the thanks popular, and

the Valley, yesterday. The highest bid organisers are due to all teams for of the day was $525 for Ranger, an the ready, manner in which Axtures Australian. The complete list was as have been played.

of

Silver Challenge cups and prizes are being awarded to the winners and! runners-up in each Section, with special awards to the following players;

Billiards-Lewis (C.C.C.) break 55; Rakusen (C.S.C.C.) break 50.

Shopicer. Leonard (C.C.C.), Pitham (G.S.M.) and Brown (C.P.O.R.C.), brenkt 22.

Darts-Highest game finish, Sabey (PRC), 18; Highest store, Marvin (R.N.Y.P.) 14

141..

The annual Steel Coulson dance and presentation of trophies and prizes will be held at the China Flect Club Theatre on Saturday, April 15.! Admittance by Invitation only.

The Ons League Tables were as follow: i

Billards

follows:

A Testing Time, $25, K. Neckleman. A Lovely Time, $20, A. V. White, The Ga

Giant Panda, not sold.

Ranger, $525. Chanson Feng. Eve Of Shyness, $25, A. V. White. Calismore, $300, Y. M. Loo. Hellum, 500, Dr. L. Reidy. King's Worthy, $85, S. W. Tang. Malolo, $83, Sub. L. Lock, H.M.S. Diana.

Final Triumph, not sold. Mongol, $10, Capt. Whitehead. Sports Gesture, $75, S. W. Cheng. Yue Yec, $10, Mrs. Cooper. Golden Arrow, $75, K. Neckleman. Borrachita, $65, Robert Chiu. Yum Sing, not sold.

China Pony, $15, H. S. Yung. Labour Day, not sold. Wood Nymph, not sold. African Diamond, $60, A. V.

P W L F A PIs. White.

Civil Service C.C. Craigengewer CC. 12 Garrison Bergin."

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not fair to the official handicapper dollar chance. It is not possible to CAPT. FOSTER”İ

My selections are us follows: SHATAUKOK HANDICAP

The opening event will be the Shataukok 1andleap, which steeplechase for China ponies over 11⁄2 miles and the ban on winners has precluded the entry of Diogenes

the Chief Interest will be centred on and Ebony Idol. Judging by allotment of lead, it looks as if we the St. John Cup, a hundleap for "D" provided of class China ponies and the run is shall see a fine race course that all the jockeys can draw over a mile. Last year the St. John the proper weight. It was an eye-Cup was it hundicap hurdle event sore at every meeting to see ponies and the winner, Clowner, presented weighing out with a colossal extra the lucky drawer of ticket No. 21503 burden of the lead and surely it was with a first prize of $14,002.57 for a who had to use his wli in adjusting predict what the first prize will be the poundage. However, Zero is at worth on Sunday, but I understand the top of the tree among the list of that it will be much more than last entries, but I am afraid that he may year's sum. Royal Highness holds to think not last the distance of 1% miles. the post of honour with 183 lbs, and

the rare has something about when she gets on the Kwanti ratecourse. When they clashed in the Oilmers' Handleap at Funling. not very long ago, the winner (Royal to the Highness) conceded 3 lbs. second pony (Plain View) whereas on Sunday the latter has a pull of 10 lbs. for a beating of half-a-length and one has therefore to consider the chance of Plain View, Flyby- Alght has not much lead to worry and I like hin on account of his perform- ance in the Jockey Cup at the big meeting. Ebony idol, the winner of Fanling Blue Riband, looks tempting nt only 147 lbs. and so does Emer ST. JOHN CUP Kency Call with an inpost of 143 lbs.

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HOBART PLATE

In the Hobart Plate for Australian ponies of this season (imported by ito senior club) over six furlongs, the order of finish should be in my estimation Bruno, African Diamond and Schmetterling.

SUBS' SCURRY

The Suba Scurry over half a mile

for China ponies, subscription griffins,

DRAG

Three Farthings Zero Double Chance

HUNTERS' PLATE

March Brown King's Parade Clowner.

BRISBANE HANDICAP

Spectrum Spark Plug Streamline

Flybynight Plain View Royal Highness

HOBART PLATE

Bruzno African Diamond Schmetterling SUBS' SCURRY

Avalon National Service Patriotic Day

will be an interesting event for there' OUR SPELLING BEE (see page 7)

ore 13 entries. The scramble should

be between Avalon, National Service

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Highest break, Itakusen (CS.C.C.) 50. Runners-up play-off.-Cralgengower 3 pts: GS.M. o, Break, Lewis 53.

Snooker

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Gold Tower, $225, F. C. Ko. High Tower, $105, S. W. Cheng, High Jump, $25, J. C. GIII, Alligator, $100, G. Treverton. Mayfair Court, $95, S. W. Cheng. Hurricane. $105, H. S. Yung, Gordito, $30, P. C. Yuen. Danielle, $35, Li Po-chun, Muc's Second Adventure. $15, T.

G. Brayfickl

Hopefuliex. $5, Mrs. Cooper. Soldier of Chinn, not sold.

Casengower C.C. 13 St. Andrew's Eleven

eval Naval Police 12 35 12

.. Serets, Mess, 1 3 8

ghest Biyak. Leonard (C.C.C.). Pitham (0.6.M.). Brown (C.P.0.)—22. Dari

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The following will represent 20 Andrew's In the Brawn Cup Matchi against the "Y" Ladies ut à p.m. on the C.B.A. ground, to-morrow.

Oncer R.C. e 1.E. Berga, Mess. # 3 5 17 Z Imperial Cate

5 10 10 oyal Naval Police a 4 125

game Anish. Sabey, (P.NL.C.).

1clical score.-Marvin, 141 (RNP).

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