1939-05-26 — Page 32

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

May 26, 1939.

TWO-DAY WHITSUN MEETING STARTS TO-MORROW

BAN ON WINNERS MEANS FEWER ENTRIES IN TWO MAJOR EVENTS

(Iry "Capiala Foster")

The Bondi Handicap for Australian subscrip- tion ponios of any season, the Whitsun Handicap for China Ponios (subscription griffins of this season) and the Whitsun Plate, a handicap for China ponios, are the big events of the Whitsun Mooting to be held to-morrow and to be continued on Monday at Happy Valloy.

It cannot be said that very good entries have been received for these three clasales owing to the ban placed on winners in two major events, but the nominations for the minor con- tests among the Australian and China ponies of various classes have been very salisfactory and we are sure to have some nice fields of good "B". class racers and under.

PAVES

JENNIFER FAVOURED. TO WIN

Thu field for the Lead Mine Handi- cap (Brst secllon) confined to "B" class China ponles will, in my opinion, be above the average and we shall certainly see a fine sprini over aix furlongs. It is, interesting grilling to reveal that the bona fide

Britain v. France HENRY ARMSTRONG KEEPS

In Davis WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AT

Charles Hare

... put Britain one up.

KING'S WORTHY RETURNS TO VALLEY TRACK

Cup Tie

Singles Shared On First Day

London, May 25. Great Britain and France werel on level terms at the end of to- day's play in the third round of the Davis Cup European Zone competition now being played at Wimbledon.

The two opening singles were shared, Charles Hare (Great Britain) eating Bernard: Destremau (France), hile Christian Boussus (France) efeated Ronald Shayes.

Hare won in four sets by scores of 0-2, 0-3, 3-6, 14-12. Destremau led 3-1 in the second set, but Hare won the next five games. In the third set, the Frenchman again forged into

the lead and after holding a 3-0 ad- vaninge he annexed the set in the ninth game.

There was a terrific struggle for

Des the fourth sel. Once more tremau took an early lead of 3-0, but Hare improved and though trail. Ing 3-4, he went ahead at 6-5, at which stage he held two match points.

Destremau not only weathered the storm but again took the lead at 7-6 not and 0-7. However, he could stop the Englishman, who won alter 20 games.

It may

not be known that this meeting under tho

auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club in the penul- timate of a series of six extras be fore the races, the last session being scheduled to take place on June 10.

of this year have never run against winners, The provision of barring

the old stagers of the "E" division Thirteen "D" clans China pontes, of 38 entries, have rightly or wrongly, has always been and in the circumstance I believe the out of a total known among the racing family as

race is very open. Among the been assigned to the first section of the

only neang of giving other own youn ers a chance of making come money youngsters of this season the allot-i the Shatin Handicap and the sprint

ment of the poundage. to Galaxy, is over the six furlongs course, Hectie View and Jennifer seems to

The other singles match was not suggest that the

entry of nearly so good. The veteran French winner is to be begin with we have the found in this lot. Hectic View has King's Worthy whose last appear-player, Boussus, had the measure of two creditable wins over six fur-ance at Happy Valley was in the Ronald Shayer and won in straight longs, but I have not been able to Hoppy Valley Handicap ("B" divi-sets by scores of 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. ascertain which steed will be Mr. slon) run on February 23, 1935, and Shayes gave an extremely

display-Reuter.

to provide for the keep of their ponies and in the circumstance the public

idols such as Lancashire Chips, Lucky Lad and Rose Elect will not be seen in action again until after the resumption.

Courting Eve Has. Chance In Bondi Han'cap

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Gloucester, Glamorgan Win Matches

Pin's muunt. The Lan's stable although ridden by Mr. "Peanut" Attention of puntera is drawn to In addition two

more nominations the fact that the first saddling bell in Humdrum Eve and Moonlight Marshall, the grey stallion' finished to-morrow will be rung at 1.30 pm, view, but I have good reason to be- in the ruck. Like other racers he but on Whitsun Monday it will believe that Heetle View is the best joined the Fanling Company over the struck at 12 noon, us there are two minion for six furlongs and it will sticks and fences and his best per- races before tin. The first adding not surprise me to see Mr. P informance was a second behind Ebony bell after lunch on Monday will be the saddle. However, I prefer Jenni-Idoi chimed at 2 p.m. tharp.

Lo Wu Handicap, fer to be ridden by Mr. Proulx, who

as no peer for short outings and steeplechase over 11⁄4 miles the mare has only 149 lbs, to shoul- February 20, 1838. Mr. Dowbiggin's der of the old brigade Rob Roy la candidate has been set to carry 147 looking extremely well, but can ho iba. but King's Worthy has to tip givo Jennifer 17 lbs. over

three

the scale at 108 lbs. This does not quarters

mile? Should going be firm, Red Feather the win- give us "a.Ino" and judging by his

London, May 25. ner of the Ladies Purse, looks very "early morning" outings the stallion dangerous with an allowance of 3 is not yet ready. It will be recalled

Gloucestershire defeated Warwick- ibs. under the scale weight.

that Advancing Time had an easy shire by an innings and 10 runs in passage in the Taimoshan Handicap the County Cricket Championship (Brat section) and for a win of two

match which concluded to-day, The meeting will open with a mile

lengths the dun mare has been ask-(Goddard 6 for 68), whlie Gloucester- Warwickshire scored 181 and 156 run for Australian ponies of any

ed to concede 13 iba. to Ebony Idol season and the Bond Handicap han not been able to draw more than

and Night View, who dead-heated thire compiled 353, of which Walter for second place,

Hammond, the English captain, made The jaunt is over half a dozen nominations.

192 not out. six furlongs and the distance is to strength of her wonderful

the liking of Ebony Idol, Sylvan- backs" in the Brisbane Spring Handi-

dale who refused to accept the Tal- fourth time in succession in cap over the champlon distance run on May 6, Courting Evo holda Lie

moshan

Banone, was reported to be under a

but I saw him the post of honour with the limit weight and should the going be the same

other morning with a halberdier in Is it possible to believe that the the saddle.

The as at the last meeting, I cannot see

combination went anything to oust the mare's chance. Whitsun Handicap for subscription pretty well over a mile spin romping six wickets.

seconds for the last This progeny by Double Court has cridins of this season could not at-home 30.4/5

well proved herself not only a good miler, tract more than ha dozen entries stanza and he should be but also a weight carrier.. Snowy out of a consignment of 05 China the finish. The real danger is Dekko River will no doubt be a menace, ponies delivered before Xmas? Of who has been well buttered by the but I prefer her chance over a longer the six entrants I doubt very much handicapper with a coating of only British Amateur Coff distance. The entry of John Peel's whether Magog and Milleaye will 140 lbs. My best three are Dekko, Criffel is very tempting. She has appear before the clerk of the scacs Double Chance and Night View and another engagement in the fifth race, and Musketeer, without prejudice, is expect to see them in that order the Spencer. Handicap, over a mile, far from being in perfect condition; over the wire, but in that contest the more has, to in fact the soldier is not sound. We carry 10 lbs. more of lead. Should have then only Celtic Star, the owner decide to weigh Criffel out Kong and Marksman, the last named in the opening event, I would strong-being my fancy with King Kong and ly recommend her for a long shot. Celtic Star to follow in the rear.

On the "come-

ONLY SIX ENTRIES FOR-RACE-

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Hammond lost the toss for the this

match.

GLAMORGAN WIN Glamorgan defeated Northants by

Northants made 191 and 138, to

Henry Armstrong

...he retained his title.

Oldfield Does His Bit For Country

Sydney, May 10. W. A. Oldfield, Australia's famous ex international cricketer, has enrolled in the 17th Battalion, of the Austra- lian Military Forces.

Oldfield, who was a corporal during the war, hopes to gain promotion soon.

League Tennis Match Off

HARRINGAY ARENA

Roderick Takes Champion To The Full Distance

London, May 25.

At Harringay Arona this evening, Henry Armstrong, the negro wolterweight champion of the world, retained his title by out-pointing Ernio Roderick, of Liverpool, in their 15-round fight.

Roderick was outclassed and wOBI WAS only two or three rounds, but he did what only three others hava ever done, namely, take Armstrong to 16 rounds,

The whole fight consisted of Arm- and strong shuffling, ducking In weaving in a bewildering manner, breaking momentarily to swing a left or right to the head or face,

foderick's defence Was extra ordinarily good and he rarely gave Armstrong an opening.

Armstrong was content to size up his opponent in the first round, which Roderick won with numerous left leads.

Armstrong then opened out and punched away fiercely, not allowing, Roderick a respite or chance to use his left.

not ashamed to lose to the greatest fighter in the world.

Armatrong weighed 9 st. 0 lbs. and Roderlek 10 at. 84 lbs-Reuter.

United Press states that Arm- strong was a 3-2 favourite to win although he was giving away n weight advantage of ten pounds.

PROBABLE STARTERS FOR OAKS

London, May 25. Roderick tried new tacties in the

Scenery, Semiramide and Sema- fourth round, opening up the fight phore are omitted from the list of and landed several blows to the probable starters for the Oaks to bo stomach which roused Armstrong, run at Epsom to-morrow. who was weakened by hefty punch-: ing.

EYES INJURED

Probable starters and jockeys in- cluding the latest amendments are Soft Impeachment (Beary), White Fox (Elliott), Infra Red (Stephen- Roderick was Broggy in the fifth son), Castilian Princess (Cluff Rich- round during which his right eye ards). Superbe (Beasley), Sugar was cut. Armstrong's left eye was Kondy (Marshall), Curtain Call

Avena also damaged in the eighth round (Nevett)

(Burns). Royal but he continued his ceaseless boring Truce (Wing). Tit Bit (Harry and punching until Roderlek made Wragg), Galaten II (Jones), Autora

round (Perryman), Elcin (Lowrey) Vir a gallant rally from the 12th round which he won. Roderick seemed to ginia (Crouch), Ballathie (Sibbrit!), and renewed strength but apart from Arsenal (James Doyle), Kittyerisk one right under the heart which (Thwaites), Ellaa (Smirke), WII- caused Armstrong to will, he never helmina II (Taylor), Sonslewench

Smith), was able to hurt his opponent, who (E.

Bonareba (Bezant), nearly knocked him out in the four-Roman Knight (Lane).-Reuter.

HORSE WITHDRAWN which Glamorgan replied with

103) teenth.

London, May 23. (Buswell G for 38) and 170 for four!

Infra Red has been withdrawn wickets-Reuter.

Owing to the sodden state of the courts, as a result of yesterday's rain, the mixed doubles league tennis match between Club de Recreio and; K.C.C. "B", scheduled for to-day, has been cancelled,

YESTERDAY'S SCORES

London, May 25. The following are the latest cricketi scores:

Cambridge University, 84 and 24-.

Warwickshire 181; Gloucestershire'

Yorkshire 350-2 declared.

312-7.

Lancashire 404-8 declared; Lel-| Cester 90-1.

Middlesex 402; Hampshire 82-4. Northants-191-and 80-6; Glamor- gan 102.

West Indies 480-7 declared; Ox- ford University 124–3.

Sussex 140; Essex 261-5.

Reuter Bulletin.

TWO AMERICANS LEFT IN QUARTER-FINALS

After the fight, Armstrong, speak- ing into a microphone, paid tribute: to Roderick as a great fighter who from the list of probable starters in should do well in America.

the Oaks, which will be run to- Roderick said he did his best and morrow.-Reuter,

AUSTRALIAN TENNIS -

TOUR OF S. AFRICA

At a recent meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association, correspondence, was read dealing with the suggested tour of South Africa by an Australian team. The invitation from South Africa was, for a team of two men and four women or five women.

The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia thought it would be better to send a team of four men and two vomen or four men

The president of the State association, Mr. B. C. Fuller, pointed out that this did not coincide with South Africa's wishes. He rend a letter from the Queensland association which stated that if the team left Australia in August it would interfere with the Australian hardcourt champlonships, which will be held at Icewoomba from July 31 to August 5, and also with the Queensland championships. Mr. Fuller emphasised that this period would not suit New South Wales.

It was decided to favour a team of two men and four wamen, to leave In February. The State delegates will be Instructed to support this when the matter comes before the Lawn Tenals Association of Australia for consideration.

The 1940 Australian championships will begin on January 23, It was announced that Australia's profil, from the 1938 Davis Cup tour amounted to £1,000.

London, May 25. Two Americans remain in the quarter-finals of the British Amateur Golf Championship as the result of the matches played at Hoylake to-day. They are "Bill" Holt from Syracuse, who beat Edward Nugenthead, of Addington, one up in the fifth round, and Dick Chapman (conqueror of Charles Yates, the holder) who des feated Gordon Peters, the British Walker Cupper, two up.

The first leg of the dally double is on the Spencer Handilap for "D" In his match with Peters, Chapman M. White, of Royal Liverpool, beat| class Australian ponies over the mile was two down at the turn, encounter-S. Roberts, of Prestatyn, one up. and it will be the best event of the ing serious trouble with his drives; afternoon. Both Criffel and Snowy and putts.

River have been entered for the

opening event, but I doubt the latter Earlier on, Chapman elimlgated A.

Charles Howe beat Stanley “Lunt,

the former English amateur cham-

will accept this race owing to the S. G. Thompson, one up as the result, plon, 4 and 3-Reuter,

fact that the cream mare has more of a beautiful chip shot on the 19th lead to carry here than in the other, which stopped four feet from the pin. namely, the Bondi Handicap. Vixen

the fourth round-

Tor heads the handicap and the mare, Bill Holt beat J. W. Jones, of I am sure, will put up a good fight England, in against Aztec, Blandford, Criffel and United Press. Derby Day.

In the Coral Plate run on February 28, Vixen Tor, the winner, was too good over six furlongs and she gave Criffel a good beating by three lengths. As a result of the adjust- ment of weights, the latter has now

Results Of Ties In Fifth Round

London, May 25. James Bruen, the Irish champion, o pull of 5. be, and furthermore--Kenneth Thom of Thorpe Hall, Criffel is a good miler. My fancy is Charles Stowe and A. Kyle were John Peel's representative and of others who got through in the fifth course I cannot guarantee the win. round of the British Amateur Golf I am not trying to discount Derby Championship at Hoylake to-day, Day's prospect, but it is, general knowledge that the mare does not The following were the results of like a run of eight furlongs and her the fifth round matches, the winners chance is therefore not rasy. Receiv-entering the quarter-finals: Ing an allowance of 10 lbs. from

Kenneth Thom beat L. Nunnerley, of Walton Heath, 8-and 1-******

Criffel who annexed the Charters James Bruen beat J. Graham, of Towers Handicap, Blandford is dan Royal Liverpool, 5. and 4. gerous to upset all calculations.___ The book form shows that Mr. Eu Top sen's cob had the antisfaction" of trouncing Snowy River and Vixen |---W. Holt, of Syracuse, beat Edward Tor on almost level, terms In the Nugenthead, of Addington, one up, Bendigo Stakes over a mile at the

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YOUTH'S Success

Hoylake, May 25. Under windy and difficult golfing conditions, In the fourth. round Thomas Hlley, 18-year-old Southport player, upheld his youthful challenge and beat Harry Bentley, ex-English amateur' chmapion, five and four. Thom beat Lyle two, and one. Charles Stowe, Walker Cup player, bent-William-Utten, runner-up Log- lich championship, two and onc

Reuter.

O'Reilly, McCabe And Company

Sydney, N.S.W., May D.

Bill O'Reilly, the Australian Teat bowler, has resigned his position on the teaching stoff of the Sydney |Grammar School and will join® S. J.

| McCabe, the Test batsman, în his re-

Annual Carnival and if Blandford A, Kyle, of Sandmoor, beat Thomes cently opened sports aloro la Sydney.

can let us have a duplicate copy of Hiley 2 and 1,

that running, the bay gelding by

Sunny-South-should be able to cheer.

un the connections with another win. two upisao

Dick Chapman beat Gordon Peters neas Formerly teacher in

{'.' It Is 'O'Reilly's first venture in busi-

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REPULSE BAY Hotel

Geo. Pio-Ulski's String Quintette

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Fred Carpio's. Dance Orchestra

every WEDNESDAY for Dinner

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Education: Dopariment, he resignad

My informant tells me that Aztec is A. Duncan, of Southerdown, beat on returning from the South African THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

not at her best, but should the mare C. Timmis, of Royal Liverpool, one tour in 1930 to join the Sydney Gram-

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