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March 27, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

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ALL ALONG YOU'VE BEEN GIVIN' ME D'COLD SHOUDER

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NOW HAVE A SNOW STORM ON ME!

MALAYA'S BADMINTON STAR WINS PRAISE

A. S. Samuel Reaches Badminton

Semi-Finals Of All-

England Tournament

London, March 10.

Revised Championship Programme

appended.

In order to prevent any confusion Although A. S. Samuel, Malaya's finest badminton mung competitors regarding the dates of the remi-final ties in the player, was knocked out of the semi-final round of All-Colony bndininton championships, the England badminton championships by T. Madsen (Den-programme for this week is herewith mark) this morning, he is hailed by sound judges as the outstanding British player of the year. He has, in fact, D. Kwok v. P. Lo, at 8 p.m., follow- defeated every other British player of note during hised by the mixed doubles semi-Anols, present tour in this country, including R. C. F. Nichols, five times champion of England.

P.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28 (AT TAIKOO)

K. L. Yang and Miss. W. Cheung v p.m., and C. Au and Miss Remedios

K. Hul and Miss U. Khon nt B.30

M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

at 9 p.m.

To-day, Madsen repeated the success which he gained against. Samuel in the Welsh championships recently, but Samuel provided a much stouter resistance on this occasion than he put up in Wales.

He has now become accustomed his finishing shots often and his op- to the conditions of light and atmos-ponent caught on the wrong foot.

Samuel's next upponent, in the phere which prevail in England and

Tound. was with those ex-third

H: E. Baldwin, contrast so strongly

whom he had met twice before and perienced in Malaya.

This once. On excellent beaten

occasion, Indeed, he is now

forced to concede the that the effortless manner in which Samuel was

50

he makes his shots, masking both | Arst game, 12-13, but recovered to pace and direction to protection, has win

the next two games, 18-16.

ica to his being described in the 15-13, and the match. London

press

As" wizard."

"NICE TOUCH QUICK FOOTWORK"

Describing the play. The Thines

said:

"Samuel makes up for certain de- Aciencies in his strokes by a nice In the first round of the All-Eng-touch for the softer shots and very land championships, Samuel played quick footwork. He won with little la a leturely fashion to bent E. R. spare in the third game after Bald- win more than once had nearly pulled Mason 15-0, 15-13.

His opponent in the second found the match round. Baldwin. was 11, J. Wingfield, the English in-accurate with his strokes to a length ternational, whom he beat 15-13, 15 had scored repeatedly with his drop -7. In this match the deceptive fick shots in winning a close first game. of the wrist with which Samuel made and just when Samuel

SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG

very

seemed to

(AT CLUB DE RECREIO) Men's doubles semi-nal between P. S. Bun and M. S. Lim and C. Au and F. Koh at 8 pm.

(AT TAIKOD)

Men's doubles semi-final between P. K, Jui and K. L.. Yong and M. A. Oliveira and L. A. Carvalho at 8 pm, FRIDAY, MARCH 31.

(AT TAIKO0) Men's senior singles semi-final be- tween K. L. Yong and C. Au at 8 p.m. P. K. Hul has already entered the anal of the senior singles, and S. H. Boone Is in the Snel of the junior singles.

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

"The Young in Heart" (King's, to-day) gay, story of the most fascinating family that ever menaced

ness

Last Meeting Of Season Held By Fanling Hunt

The last race meeting of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club this season was held at Kwanti yesterday under bracing conditions. Rain threatened but did not obtrude.

Fair dividends were paid on most races and the cash sweeps grew quite high towards the end of the prograrame

Cape York surprised many puntera by winning the Brisbane Handicap after jumping badly at the previous meeting. Ebony Idol won the St. John Cup in grand style bringing $21,000 to the holder of the winning sweep ticket.

Margaret, a starter in the Brisbane Handicap, broke a fetlock and bad to be shut.

1-THE SHATAUKOK HANDI-

CAP.

A steeplechase of 1 miles for China ponies, Four starters. Dobson & Levis Three Farthings 169 lb. (F. F. F. Dobsoni Major Oliver's Double Chance 164 lb.

(W. L. Grieve) 1 M. F. L. Haymes Zero 168 1b.........

(M. F.. Haymes) 3 Won by ane and a batt; one and a tilt. Time: 3.34.7.

$21.00. Places Pari-mutuet:-Winner $1.50: $0.30.

W. Ρ.

200 148

W. F.

BETTING Double Chance, 100,

Grieven, 101, G. Treverton Lucky Three Farthings, 150, E. E. V.

Dobson

46

103 NT

Hearno

Rose Day. 153, P. L. Chiu Patriotic Day, 101, D. 1. Tao .. Thanksgiving Day, 152, Ip Kul-

ying to The Spirit of St. Louls, 135, T. True Love, 153, H. C. Pin Welcome, 181. L. 1. Chao

10

155

170

103

347

CB. 3 589

170

52, 40

CASH SWEEPS St. John Cup Race Brings Big Prize

St. John Cup sweep on Race 4:

No. 30131

Zero, 108, M. F. L. Haymer

2.-THE DRAG HUNTERS PLATE. A hurdle race of 11⁄2 miles for China ponies, hunters. Catch-138, weight 100 lbs. Dobson & Lewis' Clowner

(E. E. P. Dobson) 1 (A. H. R. Butcher) 2 A. H. R. Butcher's March Brown.... J. P. Murphy's Jack O'Lantern

(J. P. Murphy) a Won by half a length; three lengths. Time: 3.30.1.

$13.30. Places Pari-mutuel:-Winner 83.00 $0.00 $4,00

P Canary, K... Buchanon.... Hergh, E. G. Le Geyt Clowner, F. F. Dotac: 255

DETTING

Hook

No. 30335

No. 47509

کر

$21.244.33

6,000.002 3,034,91

Unplaced ponies (1502.02 each): Nos,

10042, 20020, 4107, 12109, 1812.

CASH SWEEPS

RACE 1

No. No. No. 1028

844 733

$544.28

155.32 77.38

Unplaced ponies (825 each): No. 61. nács z

Unplaced ponies (150 each); Nos. 573,

No.

No.

150

No. 753

14 22

230

Gt8, 418, 194. 340, 738.

"RACE"S

Jack O'Lantern, T. W. Chatley 80 King'e Parade, W. E. Grieve 150 March Brown, A. H. R. Butcher 247 Public Hero No. 1. F. R. Hemans 01

No

Nu,

379

120 150 11

No.

210

No.

punch. B. A. Fargus....***** 20

3. THE BRISBANE HANDICAP. A steeplechase of 11⁄2 miles for Aus- trallan ponies. Threesomes' Cape York 140 lb.

be running away with the match Baldwin recovered so well that he nearly

wus in won it. This

the second game, when Samuel, making the most of a neat little cross-shot heart or a bankroll. With Douglas on the forehand, went to 13-8. Then Fairbanks, Jr., Janet Gaynor, Roland Baldwin made his challenge so well Young, Billie Burke, Paulette God- that he not only drew level in une dard and Richard Carlson in the Paulette Goddard hund, but went to 3-0 when his ad-principal roles. JOCKEY CLUB.

versary set the game. But Samuel has a speaking part for the first time ~DraftTM Programmes-and-Entry put him out and won the game in and is likely to prove very popular, Forms for the Second Extra Race run of five, though even Baldwin while Cartson, a newcomer-from-the

legitimate stage, seems promising. was far from done for, tired as he

(Queen's and "The Citadel" Mecting to be held on Saturday, was, for he came up to 13-14 in the 8th and Monday, 10th April, 1939, third game after being 2-10 down. Alhambra, to-day).-A film of such The most remarkable thing about superior merit that everyone should (weather permitting) may be ob-

In which see It. The attack upon medical the match was the way tained at the Secretary's Office, Samuel, whose grip looks rather quackery and municipal backward- would be stronger if the hero, Club awkward, constantly ran round the Exchange Building; the

*(Eyre) * House, Happy Valley; the Hong backhand strokes, though probably himself, were not called upon to make Kong Club; the Sports Club; and Baldwin made a tactieni mistake in the end justify the means. The story

is about an Idealistic doctor who Major Oliver's Bea Urchin 153

(T. W. Chain 3 playing so many of the shorter shots the Stables, Shan Kwong Hond. to his forehand."

temporarily after M. M. Watson's Glorious Star 166 ib. loses his Idealism

(C. W. Hook) 3 when the many o'clock

discouragements

Won by many; six lengths. opportunity for wealth presents 11-

Tima 3.123. self. The importance of the story,

Pari-mutue-Winner $16.20, written by Dr. A. J. Cronin, offsets s0.00; $11.20 $0.40.

BETTING the clinical emphasis. King Vidor's Cape York, 140, I. Eyre .... 231 direction produces high peaks of Glorious Btar, 166. C. W. Hook.. 259 219 emotional power and there are fine Iroquol. 100, W.. Grieve.... 20 performances

Robert Donat. Margaret, 162, P. M. Hoo .........

40 Sea Urchin, 153, T. W.. Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson,

Spectrum. 169, D. A. Fargue.. 233 Rex Harrison and Emlyn Williams.

4-THE ST. JOHN CUP. A hand!- "The Storm" (Oriental, to-day) cap flat race race of 1 mile for Ching Drunken telegraph operator strives ponies, "D" Class, winners of not

to influence his younger more Chan one vainly

barred. Winner brother away from the sea. Big $200, second $100, third $75. Seven brother becomes really concerned, starters, however, when he thinks junior has it. B. L. Dowbiggin's Ebony Idol 147 ID. (3. A. Proulx) fallen in love with the wrong girl.

Entrica close at 12 NOON on Thursday, 30th March, 1939.

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Chinese Beat Civilians In Lai Wah Cup

Ching-to had darted in before the kick was taken and the referee or tered it to be taken again. Lee again made no mistake.

SECOND HALF

and

Par Winner

Places

W. P. 103

24 31

40

IRA

1

$031.35

201702

118.50

$930.26

205,80 132.90

Unplaced ponies (150 each): No. 480 007, 65.

No. 407

No. 70%

No. 504

BACE 5

$1,055.00 301.00 150.00

Unplaced ponies (950 each): No. 104.

RACE $

#071.10.

248.00

124.49

No. No. No. Unplaced ponies - (150) cach: Nos, 419, P15. 871, 800, 727, 238, 433.

INTERPORT HOCKEY XI

WIN EASILY

If on the score by which they won 7-0 the Hongkeng women's Inter- port hockey team gained confidence, match held yesterday_ai 8. L. Yuen) z the trial She proves she has the right stuff by H. & H.'s Fei Ying 140 ib

King's Park was not abortive. The performing an operation at sen from

Hoping's Flybynight 150 ib.

(P. Well match, otherwise, was somewhat half-time instructions by radio. There are The whistle blew for

Won by two lengths; two length.

farcical, for opposed to the Central even before play could be resumed. several storm, ice-berg, fog

Time: 10.3.

$22.20, Places British School girls' team, the Colony In the second period, the Civilians explosion sequences, sometimes more

the

$7.30,

extended nor eleven were neither ingnin defended desperately. The graphle than related to

BETTING

W. tried out, ball was in their territory most of Churles Bickford, Barton MacLane,

Cuban Love, 140, P. M. oo.. Preston Foster, Tom Brown and Nan the time, and what attacks

Ebony Idol, 147, B. A. Proulx Emergency Call, Yuen ... 31 2p Klu-ying 17 Civilian forwards mude on the oppos- Grey have the chief roles,

"Three Loves Has Nancy" (Majes. Yet Ying, 140, 8. L ing goal were only spasmodic.

Flybynight, 160, P. Wet...! Off-side spoiled many a Chinese tie. to-day) Pungently amusing Pain View. 153. H. C. Pih.... 309

from

and Bella

Samuel Royal Highness, 103, 1. Y. Woo 172 movement, the greatest offender be-lines

G-THE HOBART PLATE. A flat for Australian

the

story. 18.10;

1b.

212

143

20

317

245

83

Ing Hou Ching-to. Once Lui Shiu-Spewack, deft playing by the entire wing

was through, and with the cast and direction by Richard Thrope race of six furlongs Civilian backs appealing for off-side, make this a bright, amusing screen ponies, H.K.J.C. subscription Grif

farce. It's about the Bttle Southerans that have started in 1039 and he had only Coles to beat, but the Flatfer deflected his shot against the gal whose sincerity and good cooking have not won more than $200.

a world-weary New York Luminous Amber II ip Kul-ying upright and the ball rebounded into knock play. On another occasion, Fung author and an alcoholic New York

One of the Mr. Macgregor's Schmetterling 182 lb. (T. W. Chailey) beat Coles but the ball hit the bar. publisher galley west.

However, the Chinese went further best farees of the season. Janet G. Treverton's Bruno 159 1.

(0, F. It. Churchill) ahead through Lee Wal-tong who, Gaynor leads Robert Montgomery and

Won by one length; a neck, Time: 1.20.0 beating a defender, scored with a Franchot Tone a merry dance.

Pari-inutuel:-Winner cross-shot.

17.10: $12.00

With the state of the ground as it was, there was bound to be a great doal of sliding tackles and uninten- tional fouls, but the game was kept comparatively clean, and for this the good refereeing of Mr. Goss, was in

a large measure responsible.

"Room Service" (Cathay, to-day).-- If you care for the Marx brothers, this will amuse you,

SOFTBALL LEAGUE.

The following were the results of

The Lal Wah Cup, was presented local softball matches played at

to the Chinese at the conclusion of yesterday:

International Series--

the game by Mrs. Smith, wife of the | Portugal "A" 12 Canada Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith.

Ching

Teams: Civilians. Coles; Blackbourne, Parker; North, Husza, Honniball: Wildcats

An unfortunate accident occurred In which Miss D. Watson was struck on the nose by a rising ball.

The first set-back to the Colony was the news of the inability of Mika A. Fowler to travel to Shanghal, while Miss J. Greg and Mrs. Dalziel may not be able to leave Hongkong before April 4. The interport match has been arranged for April 8. Mrs. with the Seaforth Highlanders, whi Wilmot, whose husband is serving zbe leaving for Shanghal on March 31, and will replace Miss Fowler in the 3 Interport line-up. It is anticipated, however, that special arrangements $8,00. Places will enable Miss Greig and Mrs.

Dalziel to travel carlier. DETTING

W, P. African Diamond, 155, P. Wel 1821 113 Amber, 11, 102, ip Kut-ying 440 m Brune, 155, d. 17. Churchill 103. 78 Schmetterlina, 151, T. W. Chat-

80 47 GTHE SUBS. SCURRY. A flat race of 1⁄2 mile for China ponies, HK.J.C. subscription Griffins, that

The following were the results of havo atarted in 1939 and have not international hockey matches played won $200. Ten starters.

toy

0 Dr. 8. N. Chen's Thanksgiving

INTERNATIONAL MATCHES

HouFilipino. Club

9. U.S.A. Women's League

152 Dip Kul-ying) 1 Chuong ilo-yen's Welcome 101 tb 14 Canadian

(L. B. tho) - Chinese 8 Chan Bros. Rose Day 135 15.

(P. L. Chis) a 12 Cardinals 10

Won by 'n neck; two lengths.. 22 Pirates : 10

Time: 1.01.2 Part-mutils-Winner

Day

to-day!

England

$16.20.

Places

T. Pile, Broudle, D. Leonard, Panthers Strange and Moss. Chiness-Tam

Kwan-kun;

Yung-sank.: Leo T!n sanh; Trans OUR SPELLING BEE (sea page 7). | #9.70; $18.00: #10.00.

Chung-wan, Leung Wing-chiu, Hau King-ahing: Tang Kwong-sum, Fung King-cheung, Lee Wal-tong, Lal Shiu-wing and Hau Ching-to

hodmandod hocus-pocus --- four- hiquet

forbearance--foreboding hobbledehoy or hobbadeloy

SEBETTING

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Green Bay, 155, B. L. Zuen National Bervice, 158, P. Wel

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