1939-11-17 — Page 16

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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November 17, 1939.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

POOR ENTRIES FOR H.K. ST. LEGER

Battle Royal Expected Between Navylight And

Eve Of Harvest

THE HONGKONG ST. LEGER celebrates its fourteenth birthday to-morrow, having been in- augurated in 1926, but the most important classic ovent on the card of the Eleventh Extra Race Meeting has not been able to attract more than Four China, ponies, griffins of this season.

At the Annual Carnival last February, Mr. Eu Tong- sen entered ten griffint; Rose Elect annexing the Hong- kong Derby and the Champion Stakes, but the category commonly known as "on the walking list" has claimed his fine champion pony, and the philanthropist has no

nominationen de

ALTHOUGH the entries for the

Hongkong, St. Legerare very.

poor indeed, both Sir Victor Sartoon and M Eric Holler of Shanghai are

making a strong bid to secure the pre Shooting Record

mler honour, especially the latter

will be recallest that one of the finest and not thrilling Sti Legam

seen this time last year, when Mr. Eric Moller's Silkylight, nbly assisted by the owner's'hon, Mr. R. B. Moller, bounced Mr. Dunbar's Confusion Uay by one and a half lengths in three! mlautes 29.% seconds for a course of 1 miles, and the last quarter was 20% acconds.

It is reliably learned that the owner and his son (Boule) will be coming down for the meeting, the latter to ride Navylight in the Hongkong St. Leger, and we shall certainly see line contest.

NO "D" CLASS RACES

IN addition to the above race there

Lare

Equalled

Using service rifle with open sights at the Kowloon City Ride ranges on Wednesday, Sgt. P. Hale, of the Middlesex, Ilegt, equalled the record score for the season when, be totalled 101 with a scratch handicap. Ite secured a possible at 300 yards,

It's scores were

* 200 200 000 total

ytis yds yds

34 35 32 101 Vialhilly was

poor at GOO yarda.

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seven handicap events for China ponies over the mile. Mr. Australian and Chinn porles, but no provision has been made for the "Dunbar's racer had a stronger field to lick in the October

class raters.

The inclusion of two contesta for Handicap, but, with Eve of top-notchers in the Taipo Handicap Harvest reserved for the Hong- and the New Bridge Handicap reskong St. Leger, I cannot sec pectively is of some interest, because anything to beat Confusion Bay. one pony must start to qualify for

Blue Express has Autumn

been entered, Hie Hongkong

Champions,

bay and another

to become but it appears to me that the must win eligible for the Queensland Autumn gelding is short of work owing to his up." Champions to run on December 16, having been temporarily "laid Apart from the fact that tie weight] As an outsider I Ilke Lilliber, who

loaded controller has

him to the has every opportunity of turning the by scales on Confusion Bay, provided the plimsoli, Confusion Bay, owned Mr. Dunbar, must accepi for the Talpo Jockey, Mr. Sung, can get down to Handicap the pony

already 140 lbs. scored two wins) so as to meet the

hoo

requirement of three outings during CASTLE PEAK H’CAP the extra meetings.

Aus-

Lucky Lad, the winner of tralian Ponies Champions, is in a pre-

(1st Section)

carious position, for his failure to · ÁS CLOWNER, Royal High- secure Grat plate in the New Bridgeness, Sunlight View and Sylvan- "Handicap will put the Lucky-stable

dale have been put by the candidate out of the Queensland

classification sub-committee, into Autumn Champlonia.

With a promise of much cooler a higher standard, the handicap- weather, I see no reason why the afper has transferred a good few 1 tendance to-morrow, should not be a

bumper house, and rategoers are re-from, the lower division to the minded that first saddling bell will be first section of the Castle Peak rung at 1:30 p.m.”

TAIPO HANDICAP

Handicap for "D" class China

ponies over à distance from the two inile post, once round and in,

The inclusion of Bistre from

the

Confusion Bay Should "C" class to this section will no doubl

Win First Event CONFUSION BAY is looking axtremely well, and the stallion is well koyed for the opening event, the Talipo. Handicap for

Sport AdvtS.

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add a certain amount of, interest to the parl-mutuel department, but I am afraid the pony has a stiff proposl- ton before him. He is 1032 sub- class, and, no doubt, is, locking speed

and energy.

Spotting the winner is not so easy as It looks owing to the dificulty of a "getting a line." Strathbannock is at the head of the assessment, but prefer to sco him over · a shorter distance.

WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS WHEN they met in the Jordan

I

Handicap (second section) over mile on October 7, Kut Cheung, the winner, was in receipt of 3 lbs. from THE ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE Guinness Time, whereas, to-morrow, MEETING will be held (weather both are, set on the same level; the

former beat the latter by permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on lengths. The adjustment favours Kut SATURDAY, 1Bilt November, 1939. Cheung. Some Hope, who was ofl- commencing at 2.00 p.m.

ctly fourth in the same event, has

three

The First Beil will be rung at 130 been favoured with an allowance of

10 lbs. and surely he should be con- oldered:

p.m.

MEMMERS' ENCLOSURE .........

No One without a badge will be It seems that Night View and admitted to the Member Enclosure. Flain View have been let in with Such must be worn throughout the only 140 lbs. lo shoulder among the, dbrailon of each Meeling in such a old timers, but I would like to re- ! manner as to be ready 10mflted, mind punters that both goë-gees are Badges admitting Non-Members to blackie, and, in the circumstances, the Members' Enclosure and Club not much confidence can be placed. Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and Plain View has changed ownership, $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) and there is a possibility that the aro obtainable through the SECRET black chop will run better for the ARY upon the personal or written new stable Lee and Lee. application of a Member, such Memé

ber to be responsible for all visitors H.K. ST. LEGER introduced by him, and fer Payment

of all Chis, etc, ngjan

The Secretary's Onice, ist Floor, Only Two Entries To Exchange Building: (Tel. 27704) will j

alose at 18 o'clock-NOON.FAC

BeConsidered

Timps are obliainable at the Club VERY POOR RESPONSE haz House provided they are ordered in advance from the Ng. 1 Bey, (Tel: been shown to the last classic of the year, the Hongkong St. 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the go for China ponica, griffins Public Enclosure Is $1.00 including of this season, there being only Tax fornii Persons, including four entries. There are only Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, two claimants for the big con- Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are test, and the issue will be be admitted Half Price,

tween Eva of Harvest and By Order

Navylight

D. BROWNĄ

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Secretary, on 13th November, 1929.

I doubt if Galaxy will face the

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A practice foursome. Members of the Highgate Diving Club pre- paring for their exhibition which was given at the England-Denmark swimming meet at the Empire l'ool.

Random Jottings

(By "Pilgrim")

I WAS VERY PLEASEĎ with the verdict and the method in which the H.K.L.H.A. dealt with the D.G.S.- Recreio incident. An apology from the Captain of the D.G.S. to the umpire is only fair;

It would be a grave error on the part of any governing body to over-rule the decision of an umpire on matters of fact. It would create a position that would become unten. able, and voluntary umpires would refuse to continue to officiate.

I hope the girls will bear this in mind that whether a deci- sion by an umpire is good or bad, it must remain unchallenged. If an umpire is incompetent, a re- port to the Umpires' Association is welcome. There is always an obvious and poper course to purgue.

THE Hongkong Ladies Hockey

the

Association commence their League fixtures to-morrow, and women have once again approached the Umpire's Asso- ciation with regard to supply- ing them with umpires.

Officers at the moment are scarce, and it is rather doubtful if a suffelení number will be available to control the Junior or Brown Cup Lengue. Should this be impossible, Junior Club Secretaries will be called upon to select their own neutral umpires.

However, I am glad to observe that Miss D. Moss, of the CB.A., hus co- sented to accept the post of Acting) Hon. Secretary of the H.K.L.H.A.

THE Hongkong Ladles, who had their best side out so far this season, defeated the Central British Association 4-0 Lunson last Saturday. Mrs.

played a grand game in goal, and க general improvement, especially in defence, was noticed. The best defenders were Miss G. Swan, centre-half, and Miss Green, left back.

In the second half, the Island attack showed promise and kept the home team continually on the di- fensive. Miss Marr, Miss M. Smalky and Mrs. Dalziet played cleverly, and stored the goals between them.

Miss J. Greig made rather a useful umpire, but was rather weak on the off-side rule. It would help her a cat deal if she kept in line with tiao backs in order to observe when a player is really off-side,

The Hongkong Ladies showed bet- ter combination than usual, and deserved their victory.

THE CILA., on occasions, attacked [ -- strongly,, but Miss I. Cunningham and Mrs. Quick in the attack formed a poor combination. I am certain Mis A. Smith is not a forward, and would be seen to better advantage: In the half-back line where she is more at home. Miss S, Baxter was good and did much useful work on the left wing,

Miss I. Woolley, in the half-back Hino, was outstanding, while Miss B. Patrons, right back, played an ex-

cellent game. But drastic changes' must be made with the C.D.A for- wards if they hope to improve their attack,

PPEARING at King's Park without the services of Lt. Hook, Sgt. Carter and Marshall, the Royal Artillery did well to

First Round Draw For

Shield Shoot

The draw for the Belilios Shield Rifle Competition was as follows. Police v. Naval Range Staff, Police Reserve N.. Dockyard, Royal Air Force v. Volunteers, Engineers V. Middlesex,

The first round must be completed by December 31, the second by January 31, and the final by February 29.

THIRTY ROLL O

The closing date for the 30 Roll is March 20. The win- ner of the open sights class will receive the N.R.A. Sliver Medal and of the aperture sights class the Donegall Badgo.

ARMY HOCKEY

mpésundio

TRIALS AT SOOKUNPOO

THE ARMY held their first series of hockey trials at Bookunpoo yester. "day, Much promising talent was on view. and throughout the three

··Þeriödsfrot-20 minutes, the hockey

ivak ́ most' interesting.

None of the goalkeepers were really tested, but the backs were quite prominent, : Outstanding among the latter were: Dalka tam, of the Rajputana Rifles, and: Hazara Singh, of the 18th-Henvy: Regiment,, R.A. Both spoiled brilliantly, and were cool under pressure.

The half-back line, however, offer- [ed:"problems: Few..of those playing yesterday were up to form. Dinol,

ut the Gunners, and Austen, of the Signals, were about the beat in the wing positions. There should bo'little dilleulty over the centre. berth. Lt. Hook was there yesterday and played lls usual brilliant zame.

FORWARD PROBLEM..

The forward are another problem! Sgt. Homburg, of the Sappers, had a particularly fine match at inside- right, He scored one of the two goals of the afternoon with a perfect cross- shot Shah Wall, of the Rajputana Rifles, seems indicated for the cul- (side-right position. Marshall, of the Gunners, tried both inside-left and outside-left, and has a very reliable reverse stick. The problem of the left wing, however, will be that of the right. Nerain Singh and Partab Singh, of the Kumaons, are an ac- knowledged great left wing combina tion, as are Shah Wall and Lt. Indorit Singh on the right. With Lt. Pritam Nath In the centre, there is there a most effective forward ilne. Where, then, are Homburg and Marshall to fit in?

Further trials, however, will be heid, and it is, perhaps, too curly yet to make selections.

and

Yesterday's trial teams were: Whites: Pte. Osman (R.A.0.C.); Dalta Ram (Rajputaria) and Gussain Bingh

(RA), LL HOCK |(B.A.)

Austan (Bignals); Khuda Bux (ith RA). Trilok Singh (Koons), Major Harvey (RAM.C.), Barshall (R.A.) and Gopal Ram (Ra)- putana),

Colours:-McGrady (R. Scola); Ilazara Sing (ath R.A.), Darshan Singh (oth RA; Duda Ram Rajputana), Beasley JR.A.M.C.) and Lai Singh (Kumeons); Li. Bawal Khan (Rajputana), Lt. Inderjit Singh (Rajputana). Lt. Prilam Nath Rajputana), Nerain Singh (Kunions) and Partab Singh (Kumaons).

The following were also seen in the second and third chukkers: Lt. Belton R.A.0.0) on the right-wing in place of Khuda Bux; Shah Wall (Rajputang) on Fight-wing in place at Lt. Sawal Khan: Sher Khan (Rajputana) at left-half in place of Ausion, and Egt. 11omburg (5%. Engineers) at Inaide-right 1:3 place of Trilok Singh.

Craigengower Cricketer Married

to

THE WEDDING, according Mohammedan rites, of Mir. A. K. Lamati, the well-known cricketer of the Cralgengower 0.01, to Miss Esther Suffiad took place yesterday at the bride's residence, 10 King's Road. Mr. Cecil Kew was best man. The reception was held at the Indian Recreation Club, where Mr. A, el Arculli, the President of the Club, proposed the toast to the happy couple.

A host of friends gathered to offer their best wishes,

Hongkong Girls' First Defeat In Manila

MANILA, Nov. 16 (UP)—The Hongkong "giri "basketball players suffered their first defeat in Mauila when they were nosed out by Manila's champion Angle-Chinese team 29-27,

it

The Anglo-Chinese team clinched the lasuo by sinking the winning good with a few seconds to play.

hold the YM,C.A. to a 2-all draw.

The gunners were soon on the offensive, and the forwards were re- warded for their efforts by two good goals from the edge of the circle. Dlinot, as pivot, deserves special mention for a One display, and generally assisted in keeping his front line in position.

THE YMCA made strenuous offoris in the second period, and, having slightly the' beller of the play, man

to equalise without. further,

D. Smith and E. Fowler shone in the attack, while Bates and Austen, in the half-back line, were always worrying the visitors' attack. E Yourleff, left back, was one of the mainstays of the "y" defence, broke, up many attacks, and cleared well.. Play was fast; both teams in turn rallied well and almost succeeded in scoring before the anal whistle went.

RADIO and Postal Sports Club

will be without the services of their brilliant left back, Car, ter, for some time to come, owing to a knee injury sustained during a game against the Club de Recreio two weeks ago. It is very doubtful "if he will be able to play again this season.

A crowd of 4,000, the largest at- tendance in the series so far, saw n very exclling see-saw affair in which the Hongkong players compiled na Impressive 19 to 12 lead at half time. Mantin, however, bottled up the visitors in the third quarter, holding them to two points, while they com piled 10 to take a 22-21 lead.

Diana Chen was again brillant for the visitors scoring nine points, but poor passing ... and Manila's close guarding proved costly. for Hongkong in the second period.".

Manchester November

Handicap

Par London, Nov. 16, The following are the probable starters and fackrys for the Manches- ter November Handicap:

Edgehill (Stephenson), Tout Change (Lowrey), Roanoke (Perryman), Rodeo (Weston), San Salvo (Caid- wall), Beinndearg (J. Taylor), Hella. II (Benry), Rossinver (Nevatt), Ortiz (Harry Wragg). Tutor (E. Smith), Sunbather. (Gordon Richards), Aet- Smith Listor (Young), Crown hon (Maher), Cinque: Cento (D.

Colony (Littlewood); Sketchy chardson), Lone Mounts (W. Couchi), Southern Port :(P.: Evans), Bandon. |(Mullins), Rayal Avenue' (D. Nicoll), Buxton, Allstar, Master Bimbo, Way- ward "Mist:(no jockeys)=Rmuter..!

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