1939-04-06 — Page 8

Thursday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April, 6, 1939.

TWO-DAY RACE MEETING DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS

CLASSIFICATION LIST OF PONIES. JUST RELEASED Capital Programme For 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 captain of the British Ryder Cup the third event is timed to be run at 2.30 p.m.

I have before me a new classifica- compile a ranking list of their own

Henry Cotton has been appointed

tcam.

tion of the Australian and China and we may look forward to a good Away Teams Win In

the Issued by ponies

Hongkong day of thrills and handsome return Jockey Club under the date of March of substantial dividends,

20. One would hardly believe that

there are only eight Australlin ponies is on the heavy side and in the ctr-

flock of 37 is in the

пож

form, but

total of 29 appears. In the

11 201

At time of writing the grass track cumstance it must not be overlooked

(both

Scottish Matches

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

The Pilgrim

on- POINTERS FOR

GOAL-KEEPERS

PRINCIPLES WHICH AN EFFICIENT

Leading Scores 'KEEPER SHOULD KNOW

Of Season

Leuding goal scorers in the run-

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

CAER CLARK CUP

Miss M. Smith (C.B.A. ladies) 10

BRAWN CUP

Mrs. Ackroyd (Seaforthe)

H.K. H. A. TOURNAMENT

G. Singh (Radio S. and PC.)

21

12

Good Doubles Match At Tennis To-day

GOOD POSITIONING ONE

GREAT ADVANTAGE

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 others are qualities which a goalkeeper should possess in

STANDINGS OF TEAMS

TO DATEINA

ings of teams in the Hockey Association Tournament:

The following are the latest stand- Hongkong

some degree before his experience begins, and without do & P. 8. Club... which he can never hope to be more than moderately sucro cessful.

other

RAF.

Folice A

Nomads B.A.O.C.

It is considered that, apart from of a game-a lucky gave, perhaps c.LT.C. the ability to stop shots straight at can add considerably to a goal- Varelty If the Hongkong C.C. courts are him, the three most important at- keeper is on form und that in the Palico " fit for play, an interesting match will tributes of a successful hockey goal- second he is having an off-day, but be decided in the Colony Tennis keeper are (1) a good sense of an-I feel that there is more in it than Championships this afternoon when ticipation and position, (2) ability to that, and a piece of good luck in the the goalkeeper his fair share of good

stages of a gomea lucky fuck Lee Yue-wing and Ho Ka-lau play clear shots after saving them, (3) carly

Nevertheless, leaving out the ques- EDGE OF CIRCLE SHOTS to a goalkeeper's confidence. Huw-tion of good luck for the moment, I classified in the p” division and that all the youngsters of this season njoyed in the First Division of the the second round of the doubles,

T. A. Pearce and W. A. H. Duff in an average allowance of cod luck. save, perhaps can add considerably

expect it is the same for the do maintain that there is a consider- The position of the Goalkeeper ever, Pours and Duff who drew a bye

positions on the fed, and able amount of skill in hockey goal- In the first round, have not yet been when the person shooting is opposite seen in action, and much interest wito the centre of the goal is not dir- when the small size of the ball is keeping, and that the tackles of the can be studied and de- neuil-in general, he stands in the considered together with the speed position us fecissed on them this afternoon. middle of his goal-but anticipation with watch it can be hit into gol, veloped in a fashion smilar to that The match will be played on as to where the shot is coming is not I do not think anybody will begrudge for any other position. stand court.

The programme is as follows:

OPEN SINGLES was seen in action at Mneno last

v. J. M. Tomlinson riend Double Chom Kam-moon v. Lee Wal-tone with his old

OPEN DOUBLES

Ho Ka-lau

grade. The classißcatlon sub-come the sensation of galloping Motherwell

Aberdeen

3

Reuter.

them, but so far no rail bird can com pile a list. Last Sunday at Areia Fret the change from a Brm to a soll course caused several upsets and Sunday, winning the Fulwell Hand! S. A. Rumjohn the top weighters could not get go

the

so easy. If the attacker is on the Tun, he will often shoot in a direc- tion, but if he receives the ball in u more or less stationary position in- formation about the direction of his shot can often be obtained by watch-

London, Apr. 5. Away teams won both the matches and China Scottish Football League to-day. the Australian

have not as yet learned by The results were as follows:

2 Celtic mittee must have had an awful time in dividing the China ponies, there being no fewer than 63 in the "p" on a slippery course. I am sure that Kilmarnock

lot of mudlarks or there must be standard while in the company mudders an our American friends call are just half a century. These fue only eight "A" clasa China ponies, including Rose Elect and Navylight, but the "B" division has a strong Aghting force of 31 ponies and

Csection is well represented with un aggregate of 42 China steeds.

There has been, as usual, a lot of argument over the classification some ponies, but the criticism was not of a constructive anture. Space does not allow for a general survey of twhat the argument was, but one thing is certain and that is that it is im- to possible for the sub-committee please everybody. It is interesting to relate that none of the Australian ponics of this season is to be found the in the "A" cines, but amonk China steeds, Cellic, Star, Marksman and Musketeer have been drafted to the "C" section.

ing. It is not possible to predlet at Chance and I am sure the combina- this juncture what sort of race track tion will have something to say in Lee Yue-wing and v. T. A. Pearce and ing bls feet. It is also worthwhile we are going to have on Saturday, this

dollar bills on the first day.

TEN RACES A DAY

of

to

•

event

on

Saturday,

King's

but should there be any water on the Worthy's inst public appearance was to in 1935 and I wonder whether the course, I would advise punters pour out their money weight carriers,

on the low increase in stake money has brought the stallion back to racing. The great old warrior, Valorous, is not out of the race and Desert Star, the winner of last year's Valley Stakes, looks dangerous with only 155 lbs, to shoulder. However, I will make my Bnal salcctions on Saturday,

Sylvandale's Prospects

Are Rosy

་

W. A. II. Duff

Upsets In S. African

Jennifer Should Tournament

Win The Mirs Bay Stakes

Johannesburg. Apr. 5.

bearing in mind that, given a chance, forwards tend to shoot to the goal- keeper's left, as there is prevalent among forwards a theory that a

goulkeeper is more vulnerable on his left side than on his right.

ing

can

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RANDOM JOTTINGS BY

"THE PILGRIM"

three ladies almost ruined THE H.K. team showed pretty good

their chances of

winning the forni in their last game before Brawn Cup when they only managed their departure for Shanghal on

..

will tfe

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full - attendance

of

THE FOLLOWING UP SHOT So many goals are scored by for-draw uguinst flie D.G.S. Lust Satur- Sunday. Mrs. Read scored six gonts wards following up a shot and scor-day. They still head the league and seems to be regaining har form ing from the rebound, that it is very table, having played 15 games, lost of last season. It was very fortun important that, not only must n and drawn 2 with 26 points to their ate the services of Misa E. Grey was credit. Their nearest rivals. the |ucquired at the very last moment, in goalkeeper be able to stop shot, K. Ladies, seem to be in better place of Mrs. Wilmot who is unable but he must try to kick or hit the ball safely away afterwards-prefer- position with 13 games played, 2 lost to make the trip, and her inclusion somewhat strengthen the ably towards the wings. This clear- and 22 points, having two games in sho

hand. Should the HK. Ladies win Colony defence. of the ball can easily be prac their remaining Oxtures-they are at However, on Saturday racing en-

Iteam-mates. One of them Favourites were beaten to-day inised by the goalkeeper and a few!

hits

Pont

without the services of their MR. G. E. R. Divolt, the popular The Meeting opens with a sprint! thusiasts will have the opportunity of

centre forward, Miss J.

H.K. Hockey Club, skipper and he stops it and the South African Lawn Tennis shot at him' and official seeing this year's subscription and over six furlongs and the

championship semi-finals.

tries to clear while the rest of his Greig, who is away as'n reserve with centre forward, left for Shanghai last bona fide grimas running fo: the first handicapper has assigned 14 "D"

In the men's event, E. Sturgess, of colleagues follow up the shot and the Interport team-they

for an indefinite period. time against the old stagers in the class China pontes to the first sec-

doubt they `can ;0c-: hundleap events and I would like to tion of the Talwan Day Handicap.

Another interesting contest before Southern Transvaal, bent Vernon attempt to prevent or intercept, bis with Recreio and a replay will be week. He will be away on business

Kirby, the South African Davis Cup-clearances. Goal-posts are not; necessary. 1 winner is to receive $600 and nsk puntera to go slow with their five Thously all will be out to annex/lunch will be seen in the Mics Bay per, by 6-2, 4-6, 8-6, 2-6, 8-4.

really necessary for this, and so it complish this feat without the assis-

THE usual monthly meeting of the Stakes confined to China ponies, bona

In the women's singles, Miss Shella

also be of his

practised for a few tace of their leader,

THE this event. On the strength

HK.H.A. Council will take place fine performances at Happy Valley aide griffins of this season, (that have Piercey beat Mrs. Heine Miller by movements before a game without

the not won more than $989 in stakes) -0.0-4.-Reuter.

intruding

playing WING to the heavy rain which at St. Andrew's Hall this afternoon at Actupl on the

fall at 1 p.m. last Sunday it was 5.30 p.m. A and Fanling, Sylvandale holds Race-goers will be treated with a best of honour and so does Advancing 10 tbs. under the scale for Inches, but over the same jaunt. The weight is

pitch. I think an ability to flick the bai is of great help to a goalkeeper impossible to hold the six-a-side members is requested. capital programme of ten races each rime who is making her first appear winners of stake money will have to

a tournament which has been post- clearing, particularly on day, the main event being the Easter Tim

poned to Sunday, April 18. The old

a practice match on the Stakes for China pontes over a mile nnce in the lower deck company.

RUNNING OUT

arrangements hold good.

Kround last Tucadoy, to be contested on Easter Monday. Sylvandale docs all his training in carry 1 lb. penalty for every $100 or Lucky Lad and the former in my when

With regard to running out, ex-

Y.M.C.A., Belding their best team, The conditions of this classic have the open country and I have not seen part thereof. Annas Bay, who has station has a sporting chance of muddy or wel ground.

has perience

that THE following ladies have been defeated India by three goals to two, clashed, been nominated by Mr. Dunbar, but

taught many been altered to a handicap event in him after his successful run at the not started at the big meeting, has making amends,

annual meeting, When they clashed,

learned that this gelding

grey it is

chosen la represent maxim-"If in doubt, run out."

Shanghal Dawson, playing at centro forward, jarm race, stead of

afraid

the winner, conceded a

been sold. In any case we should

case is quite clear: if a forward gets against Hongkong Saturday completed the hat-trick for the win- that it will be a tame affair owing to the presence of

champlon and the

acrs: Datta. Rom and M. H. Hassan away completely on his own, he ath. not-worry-over-this-entry as there. Idol who were second

are several other speedy merchants the small

must be met on the edge of the cir-

were absent from India's defence. third, respectively, but will be re-

Annas better than

Bay. I cannot see must have noticed that the

cie. If the goalkeeper does not suc- LAC Mered that these three racers hadi

Jennifer to

and

ceed In robbing him of the ball, he stake money has been increased,

the distance is to her

docs at least give his bucks a chance specially in the minor events and the lowest third prize is $200 instead of on

For the lower positions in the

to cover the goal, and often, in try- the usual $125 at the Extra Meet-jockeys will be in the saddle. I have came there will be a good fight be-

ing to put the ball wide of the 'keeper, the forward hits it outside. The Taiwan Bay Handicap for not been able to ascertain who is Etween Blue Diamond, English Cava-

LUCK PLAYS A PART "D" class China ponies and the ing to ride Sylvandale, but I do know

Galveston Bay, Proulx. Hongham Bay Handicap for "B" eloss that Ebony idol will have the shorter, Forgotten Star, Hectic View and China raters have been sub-divided distance star jockey, Mr. B. into two sections at the discretion of Ebony Idol has grown in substance

and segregation has given us plenty of ing of the Fanling halberdier and we food for thought. However, as all shall see a good tussle between the the ponies have practically only one two ponies. engagement, this naturally. makes it ensler for the students of form

but

I

am

Rose Elect I presume

owners

Ings.

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Ebony

of the lead.10.2s been

were

pilots on their back whereas thermors Hon

Saturday the

"black letters"

any

liking.

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Good Field Certain For This Race

the official handicapper the and strength under the careful hand. Strathroy Not In for China ponies, subscription gril-key

By the way Mr. Alan Raymond is

to no longer on the injured list, for he

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Albury H'cap

One

next

Goalkeeper: Miss U. Paclz. Backs: Miss E. Bloomfield Miss M. Osa.

and

the

•

the

or

Halves: Miss I. Wilkinson, Miss M. WITH regard to the International Ballingali and Miss M. Malinovsky. Tournament, a player may now Forwards: Miss J. McKeown play for a country, either choosing

Miss M. fcapt.) Miss D. Eardley,

nationality of his father

Once he represents the 1 do hold the opinion that luck Sheridan, Miss N. Kelly and Miss U. mother.

Berg

country he has chosen, he shall in This rule The Sub-griffins Spring Handicap docs ploy a recognisable part in hoc- From the above team one will ob-future play for no other.

in goalkeeping particularly

International Tourna K and muss Evelyn Vietat he, tives of the Ans of any season, has attracted a close range work. One day every-serve the absence of Miss Frances was decided upon by the Representa- few past champions and several thing goes right-the hard shots are t 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 the Colony in 19. I doubt Mass meeting of the H.K.H.A. council this the run is over the champion course, magnificent, his run-outs perfectly Esther Bloomfeld and Mira M. Oca

and this gives The following is a list of probable timed, and at close-range every-

as good, Although the ex-champlon, Stra-terters and jockeys:

thing seems to hit him or come with-ure

day

a rather confident feeling that H.K. reach. Another Mr. H. P. Chanson

rothing throy, has returned to the course, Mr. Bistro

four CHINESE players who are anxious winners. The emerge Mr. S. W. Pan

to represent their country in the seems to go right goals are scored will from scrimmages, the shots go just players who have been seen in ac-

Miss E. Bloomfield. International Tournament are in the corners, the forward just gets on here are there

first when the keeper runs Miss D. Eardley, Miss M. Sheridan quested to get into touch with Mr.

L. H. Tan, Hongkong University: out, or the only shots he has are and Miss Kelly. quite impossibles CONFIDENCE

LUCK

Mr. A. W. Raymond Mr. V. Necda Mr. A. Johnstone Mr. C. F.

Chiu

Mr. C. Enronačno.

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 bo precise, only four) have been re- Marketeer ceived and no explanation has been Rose Evelyn offered for the non-entry of Able Strathbunnock Amazon and Gypsy Love. Courting This Tiene Eve is definitely accepting, but it Wild. Cet seems to me that the mare is not yet Rose Evelyn belonging to Mr. Eu form and that in the second he is well keyed for the mile sprint. Lan- Tong-sen is considered by the weight having an off-day, but I feel that cashire Chips, who will be ridden by adjuster to be the best among the there is more in it than that, and a Mr. Wei, has a pull of 5 lbs. against

piece of good luck in the early stages

Mr. D. Black

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Mr. H. C. Pih

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