1939-04-06 — Page 20

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April, 6, 1939.

TWO-DAY RACE MEETING DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS

CLASSIFICATION LIST OF PONIES JUST RELEASED

Capital Programme

For Each

Each Day

(By "Captain Foster")

A fine Easter programme of two days racing will be contested at Happy Valley during the holidays and it is] « earnestly hoped that the Clerk of the Weather will be kind enough to provide us with a good grass track. On Saturday the first saddling bell will be chimed at noon and the meeting will continue on Monday. The tiffin interval will be immediately after the second race on each day and the third event is timed to be run at 2.30 p.m.

1 have before me a new classifica- compile a ranking list of their own tion of the Australian and China and we may look forward to a good ponies issued by the Hongitong day of thrills and bandsome return Jockey Club under the date of March of substantial dividends. 20. One would hurdly believe that there are only eight Australian ponics is on the heavy side and in the cir

At time of writing the grass track | classified in the senior form, but a cumstance it must not be overlooked

captain of the British Ryder Cup Henry Colton has been appointed.

icam,

Away Teams Win In Scottish Matches

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

adi

The Pilgrim' on—

POINTERS FOR GOAL-KEEPERS

PRINCIPLES WHICH AN EFFICIENT

'KEEPER SHOULD KNOW

Leading Scores

Of Season

Leading goal scorers In the run-

ning for sticks to be presented by the International Sports are: ..

CAER CLARK CUP

Miris M-Smithy (C3.A.ladies) 10

DRAWN CUP..:

Mrs. Ackroyd (Seaforths)

H.K. H. A. TOURNAMENT

G. Singh (Radio.S... and F.C.)

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12

GOOD POSITIONING ONE

GREAT ADVANTAGE

STANDINGS

OF TEAMS TO DATE

In the following paragraphs I have endeavoured to write down what are considered to be the most important points about hockey goal keeping. Some of these consist of principles that can be learned from experience, while some degree before his experience begins, and without Radio & P. S. Club.. which he can never hope to be more than moderately suc-BA cessful.

The following are the latest stand- ings of tooms in the kinnikong

Good Doubles others are qualities which a goalkeeper should possess in Hockey Anspelation Tournaments

Match At Tennis To-day

RAF.

Fouca

It is considered that, apart from of a game- lucky save, perhaps irc. the ability to stop shots straight at can aud considerably 10 a goal- Varsity

Nomads B.A.G,C

Buck of 37 is in the "H" division and that all the youngsters of this seasonployed in the First Division of the the scarce and W. A. H. Durian, average allowance of good luck. | save, perhaps can add considerably

.

"CH

the Australian and

London, Apr. 5. a total of 20 appears in the

Away temus won both the matches grude. The classication sub-com- (buth

China Scottish milice must have had ab awful time ponies) have not as yet learned by The results were as follows:

Football League to-day. In dividing the Chino ponies, there expericace the sensation of galloping Motherwell being no fewer than 63 in the "D" a slippery course. I am sure that Kilmarnock.. 2 Celtic

standard while in the "E" company mudders as our American friends call nny there must be a lot of mudlarks or are just half a century. There are nud only eight "A" class Chino ponies, them, but so far no rall bird can com- including Rose Eight and Navylight, pile a list. Last Sunday nt Arcla

this

3 Aberdeen

Reuter.

the

The

de

If the Hongkong C.C. courts are him, the three inost Important at-keeper is on form and that in the Polica At for play, an interesting match will butes of a successful hockey goal second he is having an off-day, but be decided in Championships this afternoon when Hiripation and position, (2) ability to that, and a piece of good luck in the the goalkeeper his fair share of good

the Colony Tennis keeper are (1) a good sense of an- I feel that there is more in it than T. A. Lee Yue-wing and Io Ka-lau play clear shots after saving them, (3) early

stages of a

gume—a lucky

luck. EDGE OF CIRCLE SHOTS round of the doubles.

to a goalkeeper's confidence. How-tion of good luck for the moment, I Nevertheless, leaving out the quch- Pearce and Duff who drew a bye

position of the goalkeeper ever, I expect it is the same for the do maintain that there is a consider seen in action, and much interest wito the centre of the goal is not dif- 'when the small size of the ball is keeping, and thst tho tactics of the In the first round, have not yet been when the person shooting

opposite other

positions on the bed, and oble amount of skill in hockey goal- be focussed on them this afternoon. middle of his goal-but anticipation with which it can be hit into goal, veloped in a fashion smillar to that

Bicult-in general, he stands in the considered together with the speed potion The match will be played on stand court,

con be studied and ns to where the shot is coming is not do not think anybody will begrudge for any other position. so easy. If the, attacker is on the run, he will often shoot in a direc- tion, but if he receives the baum a more or less stationary position in- formation about the direction of his shot can often be obtained by watch- Ing his feet. It is also worthwhile bearing in mind that, given a chance, forwards tend to shoot to the goal- keeper's left, as there is prevalent among forwards a

then his gogikeeper is more vulnerable on his left side than on his right.

The programme is as follows:

ÖPEN. SINGLES

Ho Ka-lau

L'

W. A. H. Duff:

but the "B" division has a strong ret the change from a firm to a was seen in action at Macao last fighting force of 31 ponles and the soft course caused several upsets and Sunday, winning the Fulwell Handi- S. A. Rurajahn v. J. M. Tamlinson "C" section is well represented, with the top weighters could not get go-cup with his old friend Double Cham Kam-moon v. Lee Wal-tong an aggregate of 43 China steeds. Ing. It is not possible to predict at Chance and I am sure the combing-

OPEN DOUBLES There has been, as usual, a lot of we sure what sort of race track tion will have something to say in Lee Yue-wing and v. T. A. Pearce and

we are going to have on Saturday, argument over the classification of but should there be any water on the Worthy's last-

this

event on Saturday. King's some ponies, but the criticism was not course, I would advise punters

appearance was publie of a constructive nature. Space does pour out their money

to in 1935 and I wonder whether the not allow for a general survey of weight carriers.

on the low increase in stake money has brought what the argument was, but one thing

the stallion back to racing. The great old warrior, Valorous, Is is certain and that is that it is im-

not possible for the sub-committee to

out of the race und Desert Star, the please everybody. It is interesting to

winner of last year's Valley Stakes, relate that none of the Australian

looks dangerous with only 155 lbs, to ponies of this season is to be found

shoulder. However, I will make my In the "A" class, but among the

final selections on Saturday, Chinn steeds, Celtic Stor, Marksman and Musketeer have been drafted to the "C" section.

However, on Saturday racing en- thusiasts will have the opportunity of seeing this year's subscription and bona fide griffins running for the first time against the old stagers in the handicap events and I would like to dollar bills on the first day.

TEN RACES A DAY

!

Sylvandale's Prospects Are Rosy

The Meeting opens with a sprint. over six furlongs find the handicapper has assigned 14 "D" official class China ponies to the first sec

Upsets In S. African

RANDOM JOTTINGS BY

"THE PILGRIM

-29

THE Recreio ladies almost ruined THE HK: team shoved pretty good

their chances of winning the THE FOLLOWING UP SHOT

brawn Cup when they only managed their departure for Shanghai on form in their last game before So many goals are scored by for- draw against the D.G.S. last Satur- Sunday. Mrs. Read scored six goals wards following up a shot and scor

day. They still head ing from the rebound, that it is very table, having played 18 games, lost or lust season. It was very fortun the league and seems to be regaining her form important that, not only must: a und drawn 2 with 20 points to their ate the services of Miss E Grey was goalkeeper be able to stop a shot, credit. Their nearest rivals the sequired at the very last moment, in but he must try to kick er hit the .K. Ladies, seem to be in a better place of Mrs. Wilmot who is unable ball safely away afterwords-prefer- position with 13 games played, 2 lost to make the trip, and her: inclusion ably towards the wings. This clear- 22 points, having two games in should ing of the ball can easily be prac-hand. Should the H.K. Ladies win Colony defence.

somewhat strengthen the Favouritasere beaten to-day in team-mates: One of them hits present without the services of their R. G. E. R.: Divett, the popular tised by the goalkeeper and a few their remaining Axtures they are at the South African Lawn

brilliant centre forward, Miss. J. M trica

H.K: Hockey Club, skipper and

Jennifer Should Tournament

Win The Mirs

Johannesburg, Apr. 5.

In the men's event, E. of

to clear while the rest of his

Bay Stakes championship semi-finals. Stress

Tennis shot at him and he stops it and Greig, who lo away as a reserve with centre forward, left for Shanghal last ask punters to go slow with their five winner is to receive $600 and lunch will be seen in the Mira Bayirby, the South African Davis Cattempt to prevent or intercept in with Recreio and a replay will week. He will be away on business,

to the

Onc

his

•

can GC-

for an indefinite period.

THE usual monthly meeting of the HKH.A. Council will take place

pitch. I think an ability to Bick the WING to the heavy rain which at St. Andrew's Hall this afternoon at

on

p.m. A full attendance of

IN a practice match on

last ground

the "y" Tuesday, the been defeated India by three goals to two. Y.M.C.A., fielding their best team, Shanghal

Dawson, playing at centre forward. Saturday

completed the hat-trick for the win- ners. Datia Ram, and M, H. Hassan were absent, from India's defence.

lon of the Taiwan Bay Handicap.

Another Interesting contest before Southern Transvaal, bent Vernon colleagues follow up the shot and the Interport team-they :will te obviously all will be 'out to annex Stakes confined to China pon,cs, bora (per, by 6-2,4-0, 6-0,2-0, 0-4.

Goni-posts clearances. this event. On the strength of

ore not necessary. I doubt they Race-goers will be treated with a landformances at Happy Valley: fde griffins of this season; (that have piercey beat Mrs. Haine Miller by movements before

In the women's singles, Miss Shella can

really necessary for this, and so it complish this feat without the ausio Fanling

Sylvondale holds the net won more than $009 in stakes) 8-4 6-4-Reuter.

also be practised for a few tunce of their leader. capital. programme of ten races ench cost of honour and so does Advancing over the same Jount. The weight

a' gume. without Intruding on the Sex, the main event being the Easter Time who is makinit her Brst appear winners of the scale for inches b

มิเนต! playing Stakes for China ponies over a mile ance in the lower deck company. winners of stake money will

fell at 1 pan. Inst Sunday it was 0.30 to be contested on Easter Monday. Sylvandale does all his training in carry 1 lb. penalty for every $100 or Lucky Lad and the former in

Da is of great help to a goalkeeper impossible to hold the six-a-side members is requested. my when clearing particulariy The conditions of Uils classic have the open country and I have not sech part thereof. Annas Bay, who has estuation has a sporting chance of muddy or wet ground.

a.ournament which has been altered to a handicap event in him after his successful run at the been nominated by Mr. Dunbar, but

been post- not started at the big meeting, has making amends.

poned to Sunday, April 16. The old Atead of a term race, but

RUNNING OUT am afraid

meeting. When they clashed,

With regard to running out, ex-

arrangements hold good. that it will be a tame affelt owing Sylvandale, the winner, conceded nit is learned that this grey gelding

has taught perience of presence

that THE following Indies have good weight of the lead to Flybynight has been cold. In any case we should the champion,

many Rose Elect. I presume the small and Ebony Idol who were second and not worry-over this entry as there

| maxim--"If in doubt, run out,” One case is quite cleur: If a forward gets against Hongkong next chosen to represent owners must have noticed that the third respectively, but

It

are several other speedy merchants will be re- stake money

away completely on his own, heath, has been increased, membered that these three racers had better than Annas Bay. I cannot see specially in the minor events and the novice pilots on their back wherebs any

must be met 'on the edge of the cir- opposition to Jennifer

Goalkeeper: Miss U. Prelz: cle. If the goalkeeper does not suc- lowest third prize in $200 instead of on Saturday the "black letters" furthermore the distance is to her

Backs: ceed in robbing him of the ball, he Miss M. Osa the usual $125 at the Extra Meet-Jockeys will be in the saddle.

Miss E. Bloomfield and "!" I have king. For the lower positions in the

docs at least give his backs a chance ings. The Talwan Bay Handicap for not been able to ascertain who is go-frame there will be a good fight be "D" class China ponies and the ing to ride Sylvandule, but I do know tween Blue Diamond, English Cava

to cover the goal, and often, in the Ballingall and Miss M. Malinovsky Tournament, a player may now Halves: Miss I. Wilkinson. Miss M. WITH regard to the International Hongham Bay Handicap for "B" class that Ebony Idol will have the shorter, Forgotten Star, Heetic View and

ing to put the ball wide of the keeper, the forward, hits it outside (capt.) Miss. D. Eardley, Miss M.the nationality of his father Chinn raters have been sub-divided distance star jockey, Mr. B. Proulx: Galveston Bay.

Forwards: Miss J. McKcown LUCK PLAYS A PART into two sections at the discretion of Ebony Idol has grown in substance

play for a country, either choosing I do hold the Sub-grimins Spring Handicap does play a recognisable part in hoc-Borg

Sheridan, Miss N. Kelly and Miss U. mother. the official handicapper and the and strength under the careful handi-

opinion that luck

Onca ho represents the segregation has given us plenty of ing of the Fanling halberdier and we

Strathroy Not. Infor China pontes, subscription, grif-key food for thought. However, as all shall see a good tussle between the

goalkeeping particularly Ans of any sensor, has attracted a close range work. One day every serve the absence of Miss France was decided upon by the Representa

In

From the above team one will ob country he has chosen, he shall in ob future play for no other. This rule the ponies have practically only one two" ponies.

few past champions and several thing goes right the hard shots are Evelyn Victal the lives of the engagement, this naturally makes it

classy subs of this year's batch and all straight at him; all his kicks are famous pair of backs, who visited ment and will be submitted to the easier for the students of form

International Tourna the run is over the champion course. magnificent, his run-outs perfectly the Lolity in lum & meeting of the HK.H.A. council this Although the ex-champion, Stra-starters and Jockeys:

The following is o list of probablemed, and at, close-range every- Esther Bloomfield and Miss M. O afternoon for their approval. Tota throy, has returned to the course, Mr. Bistre

By the way Mr.. Alan Raymond is to no longer on the injured list, for he

MANHATTAN COCKTAIL

Martini Vermouth

23 Old Schenley Rye Whiskey

› Stir, Strain, Serve with Chorry

Albury H'cap

and

Good Field Certain For This Race

The

J. F. Macgregor has not nominated Celtic Star him for the Albury Handicap con- King Kong fined to "A" class Australian ponies Marksman over a mile. Very poor entries (to

Milleaye be precise, only

been.re Musketeer has been Roso Evelyn

ceived and no

offered for the

of Able Strathbansock Amazon and Gypsy Lover Courting This Time Eve is definitely accepting,at it wild Cat seems to me that the mare, is not yet

thing seems to hit him or come with

as good, and this gives Mr. H. P. Chanson" in reach, Another day Mr. S. W. Pan

bothing Father. confident feeling that H.K. seems. to go right goals are scored

emerge winners. The

me

.

or

fourHINESE players who are anxious A W. Raymond from scrimmages, the shots go just players who have been seen in ac to represent their country in the

Mr. Mr. V. Needa

Mr. A. Johnstone Mr. C. F. Chiu Mr. C. Encarnacao Mr.D. Black

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Mr. H. C. Plit

in the corners, the forward just gets nere are Miss E. Bloomfield, International Tournament are-to- there. Arst when the keeper runs Miss D. Eardley, Miss M. Sheridan quested to get into touch with Mr. out or the only shots he has are and Miss Kelly unitas

Li H. Tan, Hongkong University, iquité impossible.

LUCK GIVES CONFIDENCE

I know. It is quite easy to say that,

in the first case, the goalkeeper is on

well keyed for the mile sprint. Lan-Tong-sen is considered by the weight having on. off-day, but I feel that Rose Evelyn belonging to Mr. En form and that in the second he is cashire Chips, who will be ridden by adjuster to be, the best among the there is more In it than that, and a Mr. Wel, has a pull of 5 lbs. against

piece of good luck in the early stages

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