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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 17, 1939. .

By Ernie Bushmiller

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HOW CAMBRIDGE WON ANNUAL BOAT RACE

Surprise Victory For

Light Blues: Home

First

HONGKONG

INTERPORT TEAM BACK

By 4 Lengths FROM NORTH

Putney, Apr. 1.

All looking ft and happy, the triumphant Hongkong Ladies' Inter- port hockey players returned to the Colony from Shanghai this morning

Hongkong

the

matches in Shanghai, winning Interport match by 4-0, beating the Rest by 4-2 and the Greens, Shang- hai's champlon team, by B-1.

Cambridge won a surprise victory in the Boat Race, by the ss. Wing Sans won all their but it may be added at once that the success was thorough- ly well deserved. The victors came out at the top of their form and rowed with an excellence, of style that has not been revealed in the whole course of the training. Those who set themselves up as judges in this matter were proved all wrong.

There was a general expectation But, if the work of the Oxford that Oxford would win or, at least, eray was profoundly disappointing, that the contest would be a thrilling this must not be taken in any way one. Neither of these anticipations as detracting from the merit of the was realised. It must be admitted Light Blues win. In the last stage frankly that the performance by of the training Combridge made ex- Oxford was most disappointing and ceptional progress, much more than that at no time did the crew display was, perhaps, readily apparent. A. B. the competence shown at more than Sanford (Eton and Trinity Hall) one stage of the training.

proved himself a really great stroke In the first few strokes the Light and get the very best out of his crew. Blues seemed to make themselves One had noted previously the ability masters of the situation, and, per- of the eight to develop bursts of high haps, the most striking feature of a speed, but many were not prepared remarkable race was the fact that for it to be used with such potent Oxford did not appear to have either effect. Cambridge gave of its best the inclination of the ability to offer and scored a victory in which sound serious challenge to the opposing oursmanship and competent strategie crew. Many of those who followed | judgment brought their full reward: the course of the training expected

that Cambridge might establish an THE FAILURE OF OXFORD early lead, but that the heavier, and

CAMBRIDGE FORGE FURTHER

KING'SI

the free of

Mias E. M. Gray returned by the Corfu on Thursday, and Mrs. Dulzici and Miss J. Greig by the Asama Mury on Saturday.

the

rest of the team, with exception of Mrs. Read, who will be returning by the Kangchow, come back this morning. Miss Iris Woolley, captain of the team, said they had enjoyed themselves thoroughly in Shanghaf and had been lavishly en- tertained. They had a very calm trip down and everyone had reason to be satisfied with the trip.

called at Swatow, the Hongkong Yesterday when the Wing Sang team played a men's X and were defeated by Weakened by the absence of Miss Jour HODIS to two.

Mrs. Dalziel, and Mrs. Read, Gray, the girls nevertheless gave a good ac- Miss Violet count of themselves, Bradbury, wio accompanied the team to Shanghai, took over Mrs. Read's place at centre-forward, and Miss Greaves and Miss Moss were also called upon to turn out.

Hongkong ladies were not at their Because of the wet ground, the best.

Finish

Cambridge leading.

14 lengths

4

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SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG

JOCKEY CLUB.

Billiards League Concludes

The

THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather

Steel Coulson Billiards, permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Snooker and Darts Leagues brought

their season to a successful.

Meet BATURDAY 22nd April, 1939, com- clusion on Saturday night at the

Continues On May 14

p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

mencing at 2.00 p.m.

a dance. The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 Ching Fleet Club, where

which was followed by a distribution of the prizes, was held, No One without a badge will be played the dance music, and a most The Band of H.M.S. Birmingham admitted to the Members' Enclost enjoyable time was had by the large Such must be worn throughout the duration of each meeting in much a gathering. manner as to be readily identified.

"The Master of Ceremonies was Mr.

was

Badges admitting Non-Members to Gill, assisted by a committee con the Members Enclosure and Club aisting of Mr. Ebbage, C. P. O. Brown Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and and Mr. J. S. Riddell. $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) The presentation of prizes are obtainable through the SECRET- made by Mrs. J. Remedios, to the ARY upon the personal or written following. application of a Member, such Mem-

Billiards: Civil Service C.C., win-

ton.

It is dimcult to explain at once as it was thought more powerful, the reasons for the failure of Oxford. Oxford eight would gradually wear in the light of events it is more than down the Light Blues the later probable that the displacement of stages of the race. At paint after Bourne from the position of stroke point along the course one could alwithin a week of the race unsettled most sense the thoughts of the Oxford the crew to a much greater exleting the distance of the lead at the Bulgaria, France and the Union of supporters. "Now Bingham will go than was apparent on for them," "Now we shall see the things. J. R. Bingham (Bedford and various points:- margin reduced and Oxford will, at Pembroke) is a stroke of ripe ex-Mule Post

To-day's events in connection with the "Bisley" Meeling of the Hongkong lenst, make a race of it,

perience, but when it came to the

a supreme effort by the Dark Blues Rifle Association will be fired off ac- testing time of the contest he was Hammersmith Bridge

to get on such terms as to enable cording to schedule. Prizes will not AHEAD

no more able to get the heavy men

Chiswick Steps

then to have a chance of taking be presented at the end of the day's advantage of their station in Nothing of the sort happened. On behind him to put the requisite life Barnes Bridge

the shooting, however. rowing into their work than Bourne had

latter part of the course and make the contrary, Cambridge,

1

All the competitions which have with increasing confidence, slowly been able to do,

a race of it. In this they were dis- been held ever will be fired off on but steadily. Improved upon the ad-

SCENES AT THE START It was widely held, too, that

appointed, for Cambridge continued May 14 when the prizes will be given be to be responsible for all visitors ners; Craigengower C.C., runners-up. won in the first few minutes. By the Middlesex station after having overhanging the river in the morn-boriously in the wake of the Light this morning's shooting:

to improve its position and Oxford, away, vantageous position that had been Oxford made a mistake in choosing There was a large amount of mist despito--utmost-efforts, tolled-a-The following were the results of of all Chits, etc,

introduced by him, and for Payment Snoolter: Garrison. Sergeants. the time the Mlle Post was reached won the toss. Conditions on the ing, and one could not see for more Blues. The crew of the leading boat

Mess, winners, Chlef and P.O.'s Mess, Cambridge had established complete whole were favourable, and from than a hundred yards. The

The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, runners-up. not really the weather point of view there was paratively early start did not seem advantage of the wonderful flexi- (RS.) and Lt. Russell (RE.) Led

com- maintained all its form and, taking.

Stickledown" Competition Class Building, (Tel. 27794) wilf ascendancy, which was

Darts:Police Recreation M

Club. (S.R. 0)-1, L/Cpl. Catherer

at 12 NOON. challenged at any subsequent point. lttle to be gained

| winners; Chief and P.0/la Mess, run- from either convenient for London crowds, and billty displayed, Sanford raised The fallure of Oxford took onlookers station, Oxford no doubt banked on when the boats come

Timns are obtainable at the Clubhest Break Border Mr. M. entirely by surprise. In the course being in a position to take full ad- before eleven o'clock the banks were Steps were passed in 11min. 30sec, Rowe (R.N.), 42; 4, Sgt. Sargent advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. N. Rakusen (50) obtained in the

out shortly rate of striking at will. Chiswick with 43 cach (to shoot off); 3, LL. House provided they are ordered in of a long experience of these races vantage of the bend in the intter not thronged with anything like the with Cambridge nearly three lengths (H.K.P.), 42; 5, A/C1. Gash (RAF), 21920). dating back to days before the war part of the course towards Barnes usual number of spectators. Both ahead. Oxford continued to work 41: 6, Sgt. Green (R.S.), 40; 7, Drm.

League. there have been very few occasions Bridge, but as events turned out the crowds seemed to take longer than hard. The

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

Mr. A. Lewis, of Craigengower when things have turned out so un- crew was not able to do so, for long usual in getting to their stations.

contest, however, and Smith (Middlesex). 40.

The

price of Admission to the Cricket Club (59) was awarded a expectedly.

before that point was reached the Cambridge went

Consolation Sweepstakes-P. long since become a procession, and

5. Public Enclosure is $1.00 including special prize for a break obtained in race had been Irretrievably lost.

well below the it was obvious that the Dark Blues Wong (H.K.P.R.), 30; CSM. Stan- Tax, for all Persons, including in bridge before turning, and as Oxford would not find at any point the form ford (RS.), 381 E. R. A. O'Shea Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Then, too, the course taken by the paddled leisurely down the Light that had been expected of them.

play-off for the runners-up post- Oxford cox left much to be desired. Blues broke into

(R.N.), 38; L/Sto, Smith (IN.), 38; Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are

Snooker:-Mr. Pitthum (Garrison, At more than one point he seemed sharp rowing which, it was humor- rowing strongly, were still three

short burst of Δε Barnes Bridge Cambridge, | Bdm. Sharrock (RS.), 38.

admitted Half Price,

Sergeants Mcs), C.P.O, Brown (P. "Stickledown Competition Class to be losing the best of the tide, and ously suggested on the accompanying lengths to the fore. The time

By Order,

and Stanley Leonard O.'s Mass) this M (S.R. b).-1, L/Sgt. Hoo (H.K. this was particularly the case when launches, was designed to have a point was 15min. 30see. It was P.R.),

C. B. BROWN,

(Craigengower C.C.) were awarded the boat was taken over the Fulham psychological effect. It was certain- obvious that no effort Oxford could (Middlesex)

40; 2, L/Cpl. Langford

prizes for the highest Break (22 ints. All this, of course, does noty an amusing demonstration of the moke could materially reduce the (D.R.C.), 45 each.

and Mrs. Trenorth Hongkong, 17th April, 1030. explain away the Cambridge success. See what we can do" sort of type, Light Blues'

Poignent Score, Darts:-Mr. Sadey It may have made the task of the and "life" displayed was in such gallant effort was put in by Bingham Gormans (HK.P.), 45; P. S. Wong advantage. But a Consolation Sweepstakes. - Sgt.

(Police Recreation Club), Light Blues somewhat easier, but on strange contrast to that of Oxford and his men. He raised the rate of the form which the

(H.K.P.R.),

45; Sgt. as to cause comment even at that striking to 32, but the rowing lacked

Clements showed no other result could have stage.

(RS.). 45. been possible.

power and, when Sanford responded

"Stickledown" Competition Class Mr. W. Rathbone, an Oxford old at the same rate, the Cambridge boat | Blue, got the crews away about two again went ahead, so that in (R.A.F.), 40; 2, L/S Pan (H.K.P.),

X (S.R. WINNERS Make good TIMES

a).-1, L/A.C.

Berry minutes after eleven o'clock. The splendid burst of 30 the Light Blues 44; 3, Pic. Scott' (RS.), 44. The time of 19min. 3sec. was a Light Blues were off smartly, and passed the winning post with a good creditable one. The record stonds at socmed, to gain a slight lead from four lengths in hand in the full me

Consolation Sweepstakes. Sgt. 18min. 3sec., set up by Cambridge 10 and 38 strokes in the first quar-

the first stroke. Sanford got in 10, of 19min. 3sec.

Steer (R.S.), 43; Cambridge excelled itself. through (D.R.C.). 42: Mr. Hvett (D.R.C.), 42. { resulted as follows:

Mr. Giliman In 1934, but only on a few occasions has the race been rowed in lesa ter, half and full minutes. The crow out the race and rowed. with an casex (S.R. b), E. R. A. Gilpin "Stickledown" Competition Class time than was taken to-day. Wes- was rowing with fine dash and style, and uniformity work of those who (R.N.), 50; 2, Sgt. Russell (H.K.P.), Coventry iber conditions were well suited to and made on Impression from the triumph the the Light Blues, and were, in fact, outset. In Bingham's first minute had conched the eight. The Oxford 48; 3, P. 0. Swan (N.R.S.), 48; as good as anything that had been 9%, 18% and 30 strokes were put crew did not at any time seem to Sgt. Pennell (H.K.P.). 47: : 0, E, R A. Devonport experienced during the last period in the quarter, hulf and full period, do itself full justice, and certainly Keiller (R.N.)

and P/S. Thong of training. A moderately, good tide and it was already clear that Oxford did not reproduce the form con (H.K.P.R.), 47 cach; 7, Sur, Lt, Harlequins was running up, and

Headingley a disadvantage. In the ndently expected. The Light Blues Mackie (.K.V.D.C.) 47. north-east was breeze gave a useful following wind. second minute both clants dropped were amply entitled to the laurels

Leicester Sweepstakes-Capt. Llanelly There was an absence of rough the rate of striking, Cambridge to that they won, and proved them-Guscott (Middlesex), 40; Mr. Curtis Neath water on any part of the course. In about 34 and Oxford to 32, but the selves the better crew in every, de- (D.R.C.), 40: Sgt. Heap (N.R.S.), 40; Northampton.. these circumstances the Light Blues Light Blues had obtained the maspartment of oarsmanship.

C/Sgt. Hole (Middlesex), 40; Sub. Aberavon found their best form and main-tery, and the challenge one looked

Inspr. Lole (H.K.P.R.) 46; E, R. A. tained it, but Oxford, rowing what for did not come The Dark Blues

Templeton (R.N.) 40. the member of the crew seemed to seemed to be walling their time, and ing and weights:

"Brookwood" Competition Class X Put Harriers have made up their minds at an meanwhile, with the cox taking the

(S.R.), A. B. Winder (R.N.), Weston-super-

Pontypool stage was a losing race, fre- boat out of the tide, the position

44; 2, Sgt. Pan (H.K.P.R.), 43; 3, Cpl. Morriss (RS.), 42.

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crews

become ragged and un- became gradually worse. Oxford impressive. There was not that dropped to 30. and slogged away, punch and driving power of which but without any real racing snap in the eight previously had 'shown it- the work, to reach the Mile Post 144 3. A. G. Blemeck (St. Edward's, St. self possessed.. Cambridge made lengths behind Cambridge, who had good times to the various points as passed that point in 3min. 84sec. will be seen" from the following table:-

Mile Post Hammersmith Bridge Chiswick Steps

Bornes Bridge. Finish

S

Min. Sec.

3

64

30

16% 40

10

LIGHT BLUES' SUPERIORITY

4. n. Stewart (Eton, Mag-

dalen) *** # 3

Consolation

Ed. 11.)..................**

at. Ib.. Q. Jtusa (Upper Latymer,

.11 7 Oriel), bow Vegan

Mag- 2. *3. la Carton (Eton,

dalen).... 11 10

11 0

The following is the order of row Oxford

R. H.B.

Consolation

Sweepstaken-L/Cpl. d'Aquino (H.K.V.D.C.), 41; L/Cpl. Bullen (FLS.), 41; Cpl. Booth (R.S.).

40%

8. R. D. Hurnell (Elon, Magdalen) 14 1

Trinity)

14 144

J. H. Dingham (Bedford, Pern

broke), stroke

A. W. Forbes (8t. Paul's, Magdalen)

13 46

30 13

H. P. Vildassey (Upper Canada

College, Baliol, cax

6 1

C. N, C., Addtion (ileborough, Pembroke), bew, bu

(R.N.), 45;

Consolation

13 4

Cambridge

A. M. Turner (Cranleigh. Cor-

In the stretch part Harrod's 10 | 8. *7. A. I Waldron (Shrewsbury, Hammersmith Bridge Cambridge kept going in splendid style, and 7. 12.1 came out into the tide into what should have been Oxford's water, 10 that far a' long distance the boals 3 were immediately behind each other. From the first few strokes: Cam-Oxford had become very ragged, bridge established a lond not sub- and the hard work the crew was sequently lost. One or two bursts putting in did not produce the result on the part of Oxfordered a | It should have done. -

3. "A. Burrough (51, Paul's, Jenuv) 11 small temporary reduction in the Binghaminade an effort to the 14 -3.1. L. Bavili (Radley, Jesus) margin between the boats, but Cam- bridge was approached, but he H. Parker (Tabar Acid,. USA. D

Trin. 11.) bridge' was not seriously challenged could make little impression on the

8. 3. Turnbull "(Coetona, CIAO).. 11 5 and the race resolved itself into one margin that divided the · boals, so | 7, 3. Buztan (Eton, Third Trin); 11 13 of tha.lenst spirited contests witness that at Hammersmith the Light A.. 1, Banford (Stop, Trin. Ini ed if recent years. The nature of Blue were 22 lengths to the good.

stroke

17.1 the Cambridge: progress may be The time at this point was 7min.

COX judged frogg, the following table, giv-. 12sec. Oxford supporters looked for

H. T. Smith (Elon, Magdalen),

Old Blues.")

11 1

Secretary,

HOME RUGBY®. Coventry's Big Win Over Old Blues

Highest Number of Games Finish ed: Mr. Marvin (Royal Naval Dock- yard Recreation Club),, .......

The following are the final stand- ings in the 1938-1030 Steel Coulson League:

BILLIARDB

13. 11

London, Apr. 18. CS.C.C. Rugby matches played to-day Gargts, Bress 129

21 Plymouth

34 Old Blues

Cardiff

Services

6 Rodruth

Result of Runners-up?--

Highest Break Mr. M. N.. Tukusen

C.C.C

C&P.O.R.C.

FRC.

Albion

RNP

IKE. Me

GAM, Đại

(C.B.C.C.) 80,

19

23 GS. Mess

S&POR.Č.

CB.C.C.

6 Gloucester

0 Bedford 10 Blackheath

9. Bristol

20 Bath

12 Old Alleynians (CCC

5 Newport

DENP

STE, SKUL

SNOOKER

FW.

33

31

Highest Break—Mr. Leonard.

Mr. Pitthầm; (G.S.M.)Mr. Prown (C.P.6.)

...

Crossleys.

7 Swansea

#

Mare

0 Bridgend

3 P.R.C

Reuter.

FLEB, Megs

Capt. M.. H. Jorge, master of the Brookwood" Competition Class X steamer Perole, has reported that (S.R. b)—, Lt Le Seelleur (RE.) awning, ropes, lights and canvas, and P. $. Thong (HKPR.) tied for valued at $175, were stolen from the frit place with 40 each, but P. S. vessel during the early hours yester- Thong won the shoot-off; 3, C. P. O. day. Davey (R.N.); 40; 4, Sgt. Russell (H.K.P.), 405.

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Dawson

C. & P.O.R.C.

Imperial Cafe

RNP

Highest game. PR.C.), -.

Highest

score 2: Mr.

Marvin

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O, E. B. A. Keller 0. Sgt. Green (RS.), and Bdm Photographer to all (Middlesex Col. Cole (N.XL3.),.40. Tuamer (Middlesex), 37 ench

Sweepstakes-Capt. Guscoli (Middlesex). 45; Mr. Blake Consolation Sweepstakes-E. IL. A. (D.R.C.), 45; Sgt. Chan (H.K.P.), 46; Shorland (RN), 87% L/Cpl. Neave

(RS.), 37: C. S. M. Stanford (RS.) 87 L/C, (5), 37, Pie Gromm (Middlesex), 37.

C. 5. M. Maslem (RE), 45 L/Cpl. Rawling (Middiesex), 45; P. S. Chan (HX.FR.) 45.

Brookwood" Competition Clas M (a)-1, Pte. Allam (R) 44

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