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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November 10, 1939.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review OUTSIDERS' DAY AT THE VALLEY

Baffin Bay's Surprising Win

Win In Fremantle St. Leger: Excellent Dividends For All Places

TO THE SAD DISAPPOINTMENT of 1,217 chances taken by pun- ters, Triumphant Day, by Ribblestone belonging to Chau Bros. failed to strike his Rooty-Hill Derby form, and the brown golding was badly beaten by a rank outsider, Baffin Bay, owned by Mr. L. Dunbar (who was not pre- sent at the mecting), for the premier honour in the Fremantle St. Legor at Happy Valley last Saturday.

It was the American owner's first classic success of any sort among the subscription griffins, for Mr. Dunbar never had a decent luck out of the barrel in drawing either an Australian or China pony.

It was certainly an amazing victory, for Baffin Bay had not scored a win prior to the running of the long dis- Hockey tance jaunt. The pony was considered only good enough to be in the company of "C" class raters, and, naturally, Baffin Bay was neglected in the pari-mutuel department, with the result that the son of Copper Rivet paid $410.30

for a win, which was the biggest dividend of the meeting. There was no fluke in the success and the jockey Mr. Hearne must be congratulated on his fine judgment of pace.

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EXPERIMENTS WITH SHORT CORNERS Y.M.C.A. And Sappers Share Six Goals

Homburg, Suppers' centre-forward,

MESSAGE FROM GARCIA—Now York's varsion of a new mid- dleweight champion was raised up in Madison Square Garden, New York, when Coforino Garcia, of Los Angelos, won from Frod Apostoli of San Francisco on a technical knockout in the seventh round. Garcia is shown right, above, using his famous "bolo," a smashing right-handed'upparcut."

Random Jottings

(By "Pilgrim")

THE NEW SHORT CORNER GENERALLY speaking the their starters was placed last Satur-experiment, as recommended by the Umpires' Association to the raging favourites had a poor

With barely any rain for a long afternoon, and no doubt the ca' time, the grass track was very hard, Hongkong Hockey Association. canny adjustment of the weights in het the thud of the hoofs could was the outstanding feature of was in certain degree respon-be heard at a good distance as the (the drawn match between the sible for the general upsets. The pontes came tearing down the home Y.M.C.A. and Royal Engineers at streich, and the going was excep- King's Park yesterday. The procession started immediately tionally fast. There was no after the opening event, and it record established, but the running of score was 3-all, and the "Y" did never ended until the last con- some events was wonderful,

very well to hold the Sappers, test, when Rooifly, with Mr. With an allowance of ten pounds playing as they did with only ten

the scale weight, Lillier's men throughout the first half. under Davis in the saddle, flew home

arhievement in the Sussex Handicap

Four short cornera were awarded, first in the Queensland Handicap (first section) for "B" class China for "C" class Australian ponies, ponies over six furlongs was clocked but only one was converted. Others

PLAYING on their home ground at King's Park in 1.24%, and the time was only falled through bungling on the edge paying $08.10 for a win.

of the circle, though there was actu- three-fifths of a second slower than ally plenty of time in which to steady last Saturday, St. Andrew's ladies comfortably defeated

Rose by Not to be outdone by the non-the record of 1.23% held

the Hongkong ladies by four clear goals (Miss H. Reid 3 Chinese Jockeys, Mr. Y. T. Fung Elect. Bath scetions of the Norfolk oneself. piloted Lancashire Chup to a second Handicap for "D" class Ching raters place in the Norfolk Handicap (second over the same course were timed in played a rousing game and scored and Miss S. Roberts 1). The Saints settled down to play section) for "D" class China pontes 1.31% and 1.31% respectively, and it "hat-trick," but outstanding per- and the combination paid $172.30, was certainly excellent for that class. former for the Service team was Sgt. good hockey in the second half, when their halves gave Denyer, at inside-left. He worked strong support to the attack, and when Miss Hilda Reid being 34 to 1 chance.

ike a Trojan throughout and was scored three goals. unfortunate

ปาย second half, necessitating his leaving She formed a splendid part-from a shoulder injury. the field. Goodwin was the pleit of nership with Miss T. Jex on the J. T. K. Gilchrist staged a rather of thrilir and good Onishes. The THE Sub-griffins St. Leger for the Sappers better to win er left wing. Miss G. White, at with his arst-time clearances. These

of the wingera. best finish was seen the Sussex China ponies (subscription Millington was very sheay in the right back, was not at her best. Sunday morning games are keeping Handicap (second section) for "D" class Chinn ponics when Jober and grilling of this season) does not gont and was responsible for but Miss M. Rosa, her partner. Uie C.B.A. men in trim. Peaceful View crossed the bar so well require much description, for two of the goals, but Perry, at right-cleared her lines well.

one Miss Darby, who was seen in gool THERE was change in the locked together that the two shrewd King Kong, ably assisted by back, was a tower of strength, clear-

T place of Miss J. Hali, gave a very Nomads' line-up. Osmund sub- gentlemen in the Judge's box could Mr. L. B. Chao, won the big ing drst time although at Emes he not disjoin them, after a few minutes

classic without any difficulty.

was guilly of lofting the ball. Me- promising dispiny. I notice that the siltuted for S. Reed in the attack. of deliberation, Frem punter's

Lellan, at centre-half, was the pick Saints are gradually strengthening On the whole, the pursing and general Musketeer (Mr. Liang) tried run-

combination of the "Y" intermediate line, while their attack. point of view, the decision of a dend

was good throughout, away tactics, which, of course, went the whole of the attack, with Fowler

except the circle finish, which, at ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷||well-until cerning round the bend on und Coombe, outstanding, shone "ALTHOUGH-the-Hongkong-indies times, was poor..

the second trip, but after that the Fowler and then Coombe gave the A turned out a weaker side than R. J. Reed, al centre half, played combination was exhausted. The ap- "y" a two goals lead, but Homburg usunt, the lack of skill was fully dis- a good game, and was finely assisted plication of the cane could nut stave netted a "hat-trick" in quick suc- counted .by enthusiasm, Miss J. by R. Xavier at left back, E. A. off the strong challenge of King cession. Just before the Interval Greig was a hard-working centre- Alves, in goal, effected some smart Kong, who passed the pace-moker Dunne converted 'from one of the forward, and Mrs. Dalziel would have clearances.

Day Of Thrills

LAST Saturday's racing was a day

Sub-Griffins St. Leger

H-H

Racing Calendar For 1940

before the distance post was reached,

the

the

to be injured in

successful

come-back at full back

short-corners to been seen better advantage at All the Nomads need in a slight'

improvement in the attack, and they further inside-left than at outside-right.

MES Purvis, a speedy left winger, are sure to do well in the Associa-

new experimental and after the mile standard Musketeer equalist. There was no LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter).-The was also beaten by Celfte Star. newly issued Racing Calendar states

The order of the finish was King scoring in the second half. that the flat racing fixtures for 1940 Kong, Celtic Star and Musketeer, will be normal. The list of meetings with Strathbannock a poor fourth, which will be held, if there is no war and then about 100 yards behind during the season, begins on March came the Spring champion, Marks- 28 with meelings at Kempton, Bir-man, piloted by Mr. "Vic" Needa. 11 mingham and Newcastle, and ends on was Marksman's first unplaced outing! November 23 with races at Manches- and a poor show top. ter and Derby Day. Ascot week will The fastest run of Sub-griffins St. be August 13-21,

Leger was performed by Rose Evelyn

Mid-Week Spoon Shoot

Lending scores on Wednesday:

B. (b) Class

300 300 300 TIL.

33 33 Don

The Stewarda of the Jockey Club (Mr. Deliz) who took 3.484 to tour ara publishing conditions of racing the circuit on November 21, 1936, P.S.M., V. Cooper, (Bet.). for 1040-41 and 1042-43, They wish but the winner of last Saturday's (5.3., A. C. Chín (2) ...... It to be clearly understood that fix-elussie covered the distance of 1LA A. J. La Seelleur (Scr.) tures are liable to be cancelled should miles in 3.43%, and it will therefore et pole ser

C. C. Chau (Ser.) .. conditions, and circumstances demand, be seen that King Kong has neces-[Sgt.“ B. J. Heap (Scr.) but they will endeavour to maintain sitated the classification sub-com- Capl. R. T Cust (21 that partion of the Ilst that is proc-mittee to promote the winner to "B".AC. L. R. Hunt (8)

P. H. Thong (Ser.) ticable.

clnas.

Capt. T. Hate (4) „Čμ1 ̈Á__D'Aquino (1) Sgt. G. E. Brerso LAC, J. Betry (A)

Should the necessity for alteration arise, substitutes and fresh fixtures will be drawn up for places where racing is permissible.

The Fremantle St. Leger

SK. C. Hoe (3)

| Plc. L., Gromm (0)| Boi. V. E. Kifford (2)

TT was no doubt a source of r:

9. (a) Clas heat has, never been very popular, satisfaction to the Stewards Col. R. Langford (Ser.)

Cpl. W. Ure (9) for it generally spoiled the dividend, when all the nominations weigh-95a. F. Tollison (0) robbing from Peter to pay Puul, but ed out for the Fremantle S1. W. 8. Nuna (4) I would like to know If any of them Leger confined to Australian Cpl. J. F. Hawkins (13)

CS.M. F. Masien (3) bd ever taken the trouble to con-

Sgt. J. B. Wall (4) dder the difficulty of framing the ponies of this season, and it was co. A. Moody ... hunaicup?

undoubtedly one of the finest St. DMD Bolam (11)

A most interesting feature of the Legers seen at Happy Valley. L/Cpl. S. G. Brighty (4)

meet

the non-appearance of

Every candidate had hosts

Boy .. F. Word

L.PrB (8) ofLA.C. T. 11. Storey (12)

for am. K. Nix (1

Major A White (7)

Tessrs. Black, Encarnacao, Proulx and Needa among the list of winning friends, but the least backed poales St. E. W. Allo to jockeys, the last named falling to were affin Bay (4 tickets

win? and National Victory (38 Pie, A. Lim (13) secure a plate. Messrs. L. B. Chaol chances), and the total amount of art ST-g each rede two win tickets sold for win reached 4,375, ners, while Mr. R. M. Wood, who is which was really good.

cut the lee by PLEASE Turn To Pago 3. registering his first win of the season

stui na apprentice,

on Geordie in the Paddock Handleap

for "E" class China ponies corfined Basketball Tour

to novices. Mr. F. A. Siqueira made

his debut as a novice on The Mermaid finishing last but one, but I hope it will not dishearten him. For a be- Kinnor he has not too bad u sent, and I am sure that with a little per- severance it will not take him long to

get out of the apprentleg class.

MR.

Most Successful Owner

R. B. W. Bradbury was the most successful owner with two wins registered by Jober and Lilliber, and hin Chinero treiner had 'another suc- cons in King Kong, who annexed the Sub-griflok St, Leger with the grentext of caso. The luck of the stable was dead out on Mr. and Mrs. Eu Tong-son'a long string of ponies. and it was too bad that got me of

(N) Winner of nelt spoon.

could improve her gome if she would tion Tournament. •

Jenly try her reverse stick when stop-

centre pass.

ping the ball, to pull it over for a RECREIO entertained the Ra- dio also at King's Park in Miss Green and Miss J. Weller the forenoon, and beat their excelled in defence. But three visitors 3-1. Highlight of the four brilliant players will never make a team, and what the Hong-game was the splendid perform- kong ladies need is a fifty-per-cent ance of J. Soares, on the left Improvement in their team-work.

wing, who accounted for. two of THE Royal Scots, by defeating the goals scored. Left wingers the Y.M.C.A. 3-1 last Satur-In the Colony, especially among day, showed superiority in all the evilions, are scarce, and I am glad to see this young player making departments of the game, the such big strides in his game so early ball control of the forwards. In the season. Hitchcock, Patterson and Fer-1 Dr. Ribeiro, who has been away gus being particularly good. from the game for a few years, made his first appearance of the reason al Should the Scots maintain their fine centre-forward. He scored the first forny, 1 cannot see many civilian teams defeating them in friendly A. Boal of the match. Btures this season.

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Silva-Netto, al right back, also made a welcome return, and gave a display, A new recruit in goal was MANY # defence would sinus at H. Gonsalves, brother of John, the I wilted before such persistent at-well-known interporter and captain tacks as those of the Scots' forwards of the team. Cool under pressure, but the "y" halves, Kempton, Bater he made nice saves, and should shope and Austen, worked hard and fought well if given more practice. with tenacious determination.

Though the game was scrappy, the Benwell had an off-day in goal, home team did well to wis, and I am and Taylor, as leader of the attack, glad to see so many youngsters in

was only in the eluded in the team. was weak, and it second half when E. Fowler relieved

attack found their feet,

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him at centre-forward that the home RADIO mude several positional changes. Carter Was seen al Smith and Coombs, the wingers, centre-half, and though he did his id well, but they could not penetrate best, secmed completely out of posi tilo visitors' defence in any waytion. As usual, the forwards demon- badly missed at rightstrated flue stick-work, but failed to re- Jordan was

back.

Hongkong Girls' Third Successive Victory

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get the goals, due to too much in- dividual work.

LAST Sunday morning To date the Radio have played Ave their home ground, the matches, and no victories. It is time G.B.A. drew, 2-all, with the the chirmplons pulled their socks up. The Radio ground has been under Nomads. This proved to be repair for the last three weeks, and fast and open game, though this probably necounts for the pre- both teams woro under full sent zet-buck they are experiencing, which. I hope, will not last any strength.

On the run of play, a draw was a longer. fair result. Fred Fowler was seen

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MANILA, Nov, 0, (UP)—The Ho kong girl basketball tourists gained on the right wing in place of his my notes last Thursday, I their third successive victory to-day when they defeated the Central brother, Sid, and apart from his stated that Club Secretaries Chiness team 23-14. Lau Bau-kwonz, who led the visitors, scored seven football tactics gave quite a useful should forward their affiliation points.

display. C. 3. Seenmolmann, at fco of $5, together with their The game started at a slow pan, the score being 7-3 in favour of side right, also did well. Hongkong at half time. The local players failed to score a polni during the entire second quarter.

Dunn, as pivot, was very energetic, fixture list to the Tournament and with good support from Ainsley, Secretory before, the 18th instant.

Play became fast in the second half and the vialtors scored 16. potata on his right, the forwards were we' This, however, does not include the fed. Vie Bond was in the last lino Services teams' whose offiliation fee againsi. Manila's · 11.

The local giris displayed better defence than any Manila team so far, of defence, but refrained from ahv is paid by the Army or Navy as the

bard tackling or he was suffering caso may be." but their innocurate shooling proved-contly.

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