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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

May 5, 1939.

STRATHROY RETURNS TO LOCAL TURF TO-MORROW

WEIGHING

I

OUT

FOR BRISBANE Rumjahn Cousins Becoming A Spent Force

SPRING H'CAP

Good Entries Received

For Fourth

Fourth Extra

(By "Captain Foster")

Very good ontries have been received for the Fourth Extra Race Meeting to be held to-morrow at Happy Valley. Nominations total 48 for the Taimoshan Handicap for China ponies "D" class, which is to be divided into two sections at the discretion of the handicapper. A programme of nine interesting events will be presented to the racing public, the major portion of the contests being distance runs and the first saddling boll will bo rung at 1.30 p.m.

STRATHROY WEIGHING OUT HERE

After a sojourn of four months in Fanling, Strathroy, the ex-champion belonging to Mr. J. F. Macgregor, will weigh out with Mr. D. Black up for the Brisbane Spring Handicap for. Australian ponies of any chason over 1% miles. In some quarters, Pintartlings (owned by Major J. M. Smith) is considered to have a rosy chance in the Mount Davis Handicap (first section) for "C" class China Inters over a course from the two mile post, once round and in. En- Strathroy, by Pacolet, was one of couraged by the success of the lat- the finest Australian racers that over iter, the Kwant racing folks have visited our shore and itke everything nominated Clowner (1037. Sub-else the pony cannot go on for ever. gellin) owned by the stable Levis, The last public appearance was in and Jack O'Lantern (1933 Sub- the Queensland Aulumn Champions griffin) the property of A. H. P. for when he Onished in the ruck and his the Talmoshun Handicap. In addi- previous couple of outings were just 'Uon there is Scarlett O'Hara, a disas bad. It was after the last per- carded Australlan pony belonging to formance that the connections de- Mr. M. F. L. Haymes which has been entered for the Charters Towers Handleap and it looks that we have to keep a sharp look-out on all these country candidates.

There is no promise by the wea- ther expert that we are going to have a sunny afternoon and in the circumstance we may look forward to some general upsets.

J

Hectic View

To Shoulder Top Weight

Ho Ka-lau (left) and Leo Yue-wing, of the Chinese 1.0., created a sensational upset in the semi-finals of the Colony terinis doubles championship yesterday when they defeated the Rumfahin cousins in siraight sels. They raised their game to great heights and fully deserved their victory.—Mice Cheung.

Cricket

Victories

K. C. C. TO HAVE ANOTHER

For Surrey, TENNIS PRACTICE

Yorkshire

London, May 4.

Surrey defeated the M.C.C. by 99 runs and Yorkshire beat Oxford University by ten wickets in the| cricket matches which concluded to- day.

Surrey scored 221 and 139 (Sims Ave for 61), against which the M.C.C. made 140 (Gover five for 43, Squires four for 11) and 121,

Following last Sunday's opening try-out for the tennis league season, the KC.C. have decided to hold a practice afternoon on Sunday, May 14, at 2.30 p.m., when the following ployers who, it is expected, will participate in the league teams, are asked to turn out.

Messrs. D. J. N. Anderson, G. C. Burnett, F. A. Broadbridge, R. T. Broadbridge, K. Broch, W. Crabb, A. Crawford, A. Duncan, E. Eymard, E. C.-Fincher, A. L. Fisher W. Gillard, W. M. Gitting, F. Grose, S. A. Gray, 4. E. P. Guest, B. D. Lay, N. A. E. Mackay, T. A. Madar, D. Orr, A. M. G. Pallippers, B. Soltau, W. Turner, and A. V. White.

Harker, Mrs. Sincby, Mrs. Eymard, Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Williams, Miss

Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Cavern, and Miss

Any of these players who cannot play on Sunday, May 14, are request- ed to inform Mr. G. C. Burnett, the tennis convener,

It has also been decided, owing to lack of entries, to cancel the Ameri- can tennis tournament at the K.C.C., originally arranged for Sunday next.

Leicester Loso Last Match

London, May 4. Leicester City, with no hope of avoiding relegation, lost their last match in the First Division of the English Football League to-day. Playing at homo, they were beaten by the Wolves by two goals to nil.-Router,

CALL-OVER

ANNOUNCED FOR DERBY

Completely Outplayed By Chinese Pair In Colony Tennis Championships

(By "Abo").

Probably because the Rumjahn cousins were generally expected to win their semi-final tie in the Colony tennis doubles championships "yesterday against Ho Ka-lau and Lee Yue-wing, only a com- paratively small crowd turned up at the Hongkong C.C, to see the encounter. Of those who were there, how many had ovon imagined that the Rumjahns might be beaten?

Yet beaten the cousins were and in straight sets too, which was the surprising part about it. The scores in favour of the Chinese were D-7, 0-3, 0-0,

As W. A. H. Duit and T. A. Pearce had found to their cost in an earlier encounter, so did the Rumjahus yea- terday that the wonderful retrieving qualities of the Chinese presented stone wall, against which, try as they did, they could not break down. Any but the best smashes were useless against the solid defence of a pair who returned everything that could possibly be returned. And, adding to the discomfiture of the former champlons, the Chinese could very quickly

Most of the time he was content merely to play a passive role, cutting his mistakes down to a minimum and retrieving in his usual

steady manner; but when the occasion de- manded it he alto smashed with power and volleyed with Incisiveness. His attacking shots were pulled out with rare judgment and seldom failed to win points.

Of the former champions, neither seemed up to the old standard. Their star, which had shone 60 brightly In the last decade, dimming, and one has to come reluctantly though it be to the con.. clusion that they are becoming D spent force.

They started promisingly enough and in the first set were four times within a point of claiming it. This was the nearest they could get to winning a set; after this they were always lagging behind.

turn atrici, defence into attack, and often carried the game into the enemy's camp.

Apart from the first ten games or so, Lee and Ho dominated the play throughout, relying not solely on defence but also showing that when

CONFIDENCE SHAKEN the moon

mood takes them they can assume an aggressive role. When Their main artillery In the past

that

once they had establish was their netplay, but even in this one says ed themselves at the net they were department of the game they were more dangerous than their opponents outshone yesterday, making mis- In almost every respect, an idea of takes which they would not have how well they played together maydone in former years. Their con- be gathered.

Adence was badly shaken after the first set, and though they fought dea parately to avoid defeat they were never able to raise their game in the subsequent play, to prevent it.

COUSINS OUTPLAYED

Seldom did the Rumjahrs find a way to beat Lee and Ho when the latter had gained possession of the

Even after they had dropped the net. Drives were useless with Lee a number of spectators who wondered first two sets, there must have bean and Ho in such good volleying form whether the cousins would bring out while anything but the deepest loba their famous act-snatching a last- were buried away for winners, And

many of the loba hoisted up by the minute victory. But this was not to cousins were simply crying out fore. And the majority of the specta- out for tors, as one game after another went the pu

to the Chinese, were so surprised by who had been rather nervous

the turn of events that they sometimes the matches against Duff and

and forgot to applaud. Pearce, apparently had settled down

Leshment which the received.

to the stand court atmosphere yester-5-3, but

In the first set, the Rumjahns led

London, May 4. The following is the latest call-in over for the Derby:

Blue Peter. 7/2 (t, and o.) Admiral's Walk. 10/1 (0) Hellopolis, 1009 (L. and o.) Fairstone, 100/7 (0) Hypnotist, 100/7 (6), 15/1 (8) Fox Cub. 100/0 (0) Signal Light 100/0 (0) Triguero, 100/0 (0) Romeo, 20/1 (0) Wheatland, 20/1 (0) - Casanova. 20/1 (0) Foxbrough. 22/1 (0) Buxton, 22/1 (0) Diadoque, 25/1 (o) Dhoti, 25/1 (0)

missed their opportunity and the Chinese took If after 10 Chinese without a doubt. Inspired gumes. The second set went to the

by their success in the opening stanza, when they saved four sot (Continued on Page 0.)

cided to send Strathroy to Fanling and the entry of this great warrior for the Brisbane Spring Handicap over the champlon course will, no doubt, give a certain amount of in- terest to the part-mutuel department. Last Saturday morning Strathroy, with his old pilot Mr. Black, was given a sharp spin over the mile course and he took 1.57% to cover the circuit, romping home in 27% Yorkshire scored 322 in their first seconds for the lost stanza. Mr. J. innings, thanks to a splendid century F. Macgregor's candidate stood out of 125 not out by Herbert Sutclifa quite well in a mile test and the legs and 82 by Mitchell, and in reply were in perfect order. after the Oxford made only 102. Following-on, gallop. There is, however, one con- the undergraduntes made 228 Verity solation that Strathroy will not inking six wickets for 73 runs. weigh out to-morrow with the usual

Requiring only nine runs for vic-V. Bradbury. limit of 105 lbs. as the weight adtory, Yorkshire hit them off without juster has taken a lenient view and loss.-Reuter.

has the brown progeny of Pacolet The opening event will be the been asked to carry only 153 lbs. Mount dough, Handicap, for Caina He has not been racing since Decem- ponier, bona fide grins of this ber. It will be seen from the list King's Privilege, who finished, 1 season, that have not won more than of handicaps that the ex-champion think, in the middle of the fast row, $1,250 in stakes and the jaunt is has a pull of the poundage against whereas to-morrow Dynasty's repre- over, the champion courEC

After much stalwarts as Lancashire. Chips, sentative has a pull of over a stone two successful outings Heetle View Lucky Land and Snowy River and against Mr. Eu Tonx-zen's candidate,

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subsequent meetings Blandford: has been set to shoulder the top musure that wo shall see a good was officially fourth in the Mel- weight, but there is good reason to race. The contest is over

Jong

the Australian problem to be solved. but it will belleve that the course of 1 miles journey of 12 miles and the form bourne Cup

the difference of It is much easier to cut a passage much

his other candidate, beyond doubt that he is a hard nut prefer Peaceful View, who run a good race to crack over a distance.

The Roolyweights,

through than to follow up the ne Criffel from the John Peel's stable of the handicapper's conduct. behind the winner (Lilliber) in the Hill Derby winner, Triumphant Day, Griffins Spring Handicap the well in on the handicap and he is certainly well keyed for the run,

It requires a lot of space to delve Annual Carnival The third pony worth an investment of $3 each way. but I am lacilard to believe that the into the pros and cons of all the mare prefers a sprint to an endur- entries, but if we take the results of was English Cavaller. The Intier

ance contest. There is something in the Boa Vista Handicap at the jias not appeared in publle after this

the air that Centre Court has a Easter session, we will not be far out; run and it seems to me that English Cavaller will be Mr. Foy's mount,

sporting chance of registering her of the range. In that run the win- Mr. Encarnacon riding Rose Emily.

first success of the season and I ner (Strathbannock) was receiving Of the two from Mr. Eu Tong-sen's

would like include Aztec's pros-7 lbs. from "Sylvandale, who was pect. At this time last year. Aztec second and they are now atable, Rose Emily is no doubt a

on, the better pony and the mare is my If Rose-Queen does not win the carrying 163 lbs. was second in the same peg, each with 108 lbs. Valorous fancy. Forgotten Star is not a bad Mount Davis Handicap (second sec Charters Towers Handicap, but the has 7 lbs, less to carry for coming in advis- run was then over the mile and the third and this means that he has tu outsider, but cannot say whether the lon) to-morrow, it would aloppy course is to his liking. Galves-able for the mare to join up the additional 171 yards for to-morrow pull of stone against Strathbanrock will not make much difference to which is something to be considered. of the Fanling force and I am sure the en-

The Indian R-C. annual athletic blow to many a fine rally. His only over 18 holes. ladder with only 140 lbs. to carry vironment there will do her a world the pony. It is a good outsider.

Portrush, the property of Mrs. Tag-sports will be lioid at Sookunpoo on weakness lay in his service, but firm.

Wilce and, should the

good. Rose-Queen,

Robson, of Addington, and Burton going be

gurt, has been kindly treated and if Sunday, May Tommencing at 1.30 nevertheless he managed to hold his of Sale, had rounds of 71 and 71, would recommend $5 each way on second in her last two outings and

Mr. Encarnacao can get down to 145 am. All members and their friends service games with surprising re- while Henry, Cotton, of Ashridge, ibs. It is not a bad bet to follow up, are cordially invited to attend. I will make my final selections to- Prizes at the conclusion of the meeting will be presented by Mrs. C. Rahim.

and

is too long for Mr. Lan's stallion. I shows that Lucky Lad has proved that accounts for

Ponies Champions and I suppose scratch the lead to spot the winner.

ton Bay is at the bottom

this moke.

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Makes Debut

In "C" Class

Good Chance For Rose-Queen

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Big Field Expected

FIRST LEG OF DAILY DOUBLE

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and

it

morrow.

Canterbury Park Handicap

Reuter.

Indian R.C. Sports Meet On Sunday

day. He did many good things in this match and he, more than Ho Ka-lau, was responsible for causing the biggest upset for many years. He was always moving in for the winning blow and succeeded to n great extent, thanks to the badly- placed service returns of the oppos tion. If he was sometimes driven back by well-placed lob, his toss in reply was invested with a top- spin, keeping the ball within bounds. I have seen Leo in the League and in the Colony championships for several years, but I have never seen him play as well as he did yesterday. Indeed I doubt, whe- ther he has ever played better tennis la bis re.

SERVICE WEAKNESS

..

Three Pairs Tie In Golf Pro Foursome

London, May 4.

At Birmingham to-day, three pairs

Not only was his defensive play tied for first place with aggregate Irreproachable but his work at the scores of 142 for 30 holes in the £1,- net left little to be desired. He 000 Professional Golf Foursomes at volleyed well and smashed with Sandwell Park. precision, and provided the finishing:

gularity,

Though lacking the brilliance of his partner, Ho's part in the combina tion's victory was far from negligible,

They are replaying. "to-morrow

and Shepard of Radictt, had rounds of 70 and 72, and Cox of Blackpool and Topping of Bolton registered 72 and 70-Reuter,

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'LONDON ENGLAND

The Canterbury Park Handigap for Soldier of China has lost all his sense being a sprint over sbe furlong have not won more than $1,000, in

Australian pankes of this season that") of racing.

has drawn no less than 30 entries. We have certainly fine list from stakes should be a gift to Candleight: which to find the first leg of the (who has earned exactly one thau

sond combination, but there is a dearth in

bucks) but it is reliably RICHARD LLOYD & SONS quality. A red pencil car be drawn under a cloud and the prospect of learned that Mr. Moller's charger is against the chances of about 90% of the entries and of the remainder, Appearing before the official starter the winner will be found among between Bruno owned by Mr. G. is very remate. The race should be Green Bay, Fall Mall, Sea Horse and Treverton and Sydney. Lad belong Some Ilope. The last named has been knocking at the door; in fact ing to the "Lucky" stable. Ruby Some Hope was very unlucky to Star is good for a long shot. succumb to National Service In the

To Accept

she has a good chance of making amends. Bright View 19 1 good mudder with only 147 lbs. to slicul- der, but be careful with Bistre should the going be nice. I have not seen much of Tyne, who is a new- comer in this section, but I am afraid

The first leg of the daily double that the weight may hinder his is on the "Hunchbacks" Plate con-" chance, Annas Bay and Lady Love fined to China ponies, subscription are not yet ready and The Tigress is grimns of this season, that have not What Is the matter with Soldier of attempting to win out of her class won $500 or more in stakes Britain? If memory recalls, this China pony was a hot favourite for the 1934 Blue Riband but ho finished among the "also rana" owing to a soft going. He has, however, a few classic events to his credit. Soldier of Britain will make hla debut to- morrow among the "C" company and he holds the post of honour in the Mount Davis Handicap (first sec- tion), a run from the two mile post, once round end in. He has veríain. ly lost a lot of his dash and energy and furthermore the old soldier is not a good mudder. I like to see

There is reason to expect a good Kongmun Stokes at the last meeting. him win to-morrow. The champion held of "B" class Australian ponies My choice is Some Hope, Sea Horse pony, Marksman, is only 3 lbs. be in the Charters Towers Handicap und Green Bay.. hindi. but the sub-grimin in on the over a trip from the two mile post, aame level with Roso Jane, both once round and in. The ban of having been allotted 105 lbs.

winners at 1,200 or more In stokes It has been whispered that Marks-since January has precluded the inan will not accept, but I doubt the entry of a few good una such as sumour, for the pony was out doing Chilfern, Cockierol, Devonion, Snowy his stuff during the early mornings. River, Triumphant Day and Vixen Should they meet, it will not sur- Tor and we should therefore sen prise me to so0 Markaman turning Ane race. Blandford is at the hend the tables on Rose Jane. Celtic of the assessment and there is no Star, King Kong and Scenle View doubt that the distanco is to his are dangerous to upset tho applecart. liking. While it auprals to me an At the last meeting Pintarthings "dead cert" I cankot recommand Out of the 48 China pontes in the nerformances Millenye should be win a sprint in a lower division, but ravone to have his shirt on Bland-1" clazy entered for the Taimashan the limelight at the finish provided to-morrow, ho, will be in the fratford owing to the presenco of Handicap over a mile, the handicap-he can give weight to February section and he has to meet soverai King's Privilege, who will un per has assigned 22 racers to the Fourth, National Service, Phoenix. first class runners. As he has been doubtedly offer a strong challenge first section and incidentally the Svoris Venture, Stavlet and Tiny allotted weighte for inchos, some of for the first position the frame.second leg of the daily double is on Tim. The return of Clowner and the early risers believe that he has When they clashed in the Bendigo this event. It looks that the inclu- Jack O'Lantern, from Kwintf will, I been let in and I am sure he was Stakes over a mile at the nunual alan of Gold Coin and Night View am sure, find Hime buckers, Racing ant the first animal to be so for meeting, the winner (Blandford) (both demoted recently from the Boy, the public idol, is on the walk- .tunate.

was almost on the same level with standard), will not only present aling lat, ja

22. Ponies Assigned To

First Section

Milleaye May Be In The Limelight

“The meeting will terminate, with a Färge föld, the best of the afternoon. | in the Taímoshari Handlenp (second section for, "D" class China ponies and anything may, happen. On -past

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