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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH:

December 1, 1939.

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

CLANS' MEET AT HAPPY VALLEY

Interesting And Close Competition Expected At To-Morrow's Races

THERE WAS NO CELEBRATION' of St. Andrew's ball this year on account of the War, but I fully expect to see all the clans turning up to-morrow in full force at the St. Andrew's Race Mooting, which is, no doubt, the major event of their annual outdoor sports.

Although no Scottish reels or exhibition dances will be premitted on the lawns, the band together with the pipers and drummers of the Royal Scots will enliven the meeting with the old familiar Highland airs and tunes. First saddling bell will, as usual, `be rung at 1.30 p.m. sharp.

The main event on the card will be the St. Andrew's Stakes, a handicap endurance contest for China ponies, and the jaunt is over the Derby course.

It is interesting to recall that this race was inaugurated four years earlier than the Hongkong St. Leger run in 1926, and it is, therefore, the oldest Autumn classic event. In 1922, the late! Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, who was then the President of the St. Andrew's Society and a keen racing owner, kindly donated a handsome silver cup to the winner and, of course, this good sporting example was followed up by all the successive Chieftains.

The Fanling Hunt

Opening Moot

The Opening Meer of the Fanling Hunt will be held at Tien Ping Shan on Sunday, when Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stanton will also be Home".

"At

Lines will be laid by Major H. H. M. Oliver.

length of the sprint is to her licing.

It has been an established proce-Derby Day does not like a mile run of the St. while Centre Court, I think, is not dure for the President Andrew's Society of the ensuing year yet ready.

the

A GOOD MILER

OCKLEROI looks good because he

to present the trophy, to the success- ful owner immediately after race, and to-morrow Dr. G. D. B. is a good miler, and the moke is Black, who is the Chieftain, will have the honour of doing the pre-well in on the handicap, Snowy sentation in the Stewards Roam.

NO SCOTTISH WINNERS THE first St. Andrew's

captured

Cup was

SERVICES

HOCKEY

TRIAL Strong Side Selected At Sookunpoo

THE COMBINED SER- VICES held a hockey trial at Sookunpoo yesterday, and following the game the re- presentative side was lected. The play was in- teresting, the outstanding feature of which was the

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Another seche at the bye-day meeting of the Fauling Hunt last Sumcombination of the All-Indian day. The Opening Meel will be held bla Sunday at Ten Ping Shan- Ming Yuen,

Rifle Shooting

FAR EASTERN TROPHY MATCH ON WEDNESDAY

SEVENTY MEMBERS were present at Wednesday's spoon and practice shoot of the Hongkong Rifle Association. The wind was variable and consequently scores were not very high.......

Sgt. F. E. Russell (H.K.P.) tied with C/Sgt. P. Hale on pakits but was placed bigher for securing the better score at the longest range.

On Wednesday Hongkong will fire Against Ceylon and Singapore Rifle Associations for the Far East Trophy. aggregato scores the eight highest Teams of 13 compete in each clans, belag counted. Itanges are 200, 500 and 600 yards

The Silver Challenge Trophy is at

present held by Federated Malay States, who cannot compete this year River was given a sharp splu over as the members are too scatlered.

In the Bellos shield the Royal mile last Saturday, and with Mr.

won the match with (who limes to perfec- Engineers Encarnação tion) in the saddle, the combine Middlesex, who were generally ex- Sand, must certainly impress the early pected to win. It was a close fight, risera. I prefer to sec the cream only 10 points separating the teams. owned by Mr. A. M. L Soares and more over a long course, and it may At 200 yards scores were level, the Mr. F. M. Lbe of interest to know that Snowy Engineers led by four at 500 und at ridden by his son

sny

600 increased the lead by 14. that no River is now over 11 years.

Leading scores on Wednesday: owner has as yet flgured

S. R. (B)

by Spotted

Soares. Strange to Scottish

among the list of winners, but the

Candlelight has 'not yet found a

late Mr. R. M. Austin's Brigade Call jackey, but I hope that the owner nearly landed a coup, for his chest-will be able to get one who can do

nut gelding was beaten on the post the weight. In his last outing the set. F. E. Rumell (Scr.) by Mr. Ho Kom-tong's City Hall by pony carried 15 lbs, overweight, and c/Sgt. P. Hale (Scr.)

tof. L. Langley (2) Justification ΠΟ

(4) A short head,

Jong W. Trenauth

was

there

Lt. A. J. La Selleur (Scr.) There are the usual eight events shoulder the extra lead. For on-the-card, but a most interesting shot I recommend Janber, who is L/Sgt. I. C. 1100 (2) feature of the programme is that the now stretching out more-freely, S. Insp. A, C. Chan (2)

the first and second sections of

Gallawgate Handicap for "D" class ST. ANDREW'S China ponies will be ridden by novices. Never in the annals of extra

meetings has such consideration veen

extended to "red-letters" jockeys and it will not surprise one to see bly dividends in these two events. GLASGOW HANDICAP

B. Insp. C. C. Chau (Ser,

STAKES/Sgt. P. II. Thong (Scr.)

Disappointing Entries

G. J. P. Carey (Scr. LAC, W J. Gash (8) Lt. C. E. Olway D/M. W. Kifford (Sez P.S.M. V. Cooper (Ser.) A F. Evans (3)

Pie.

/Cpl. 5. G. Brighty (83

L. J. Gromm (5)

WITH the elimination of "A"

class China ponies coupled Cpl. G. IL Murton (3) with the winner (Eve of Har-Cap F. Sale (1)

S. R. (A) vest) of 1939 St. George's Pinto, the entries for the St. Andrew's Pte. J. Scott (7) Diogenes' Limit Load Stakes have been disappointing, Fle. R. Bulien (3) THE opening contest will be there being only ten nominations. Malen (3) the Glasgow Handicap for as against 15 steeds of last year. SR. N. Pan China ponics among the last line once again there is no nomina-M C

tion from Scotch owners, but

won

ཏྰ་༢

Tollbon

(7

n. R. Langford (92) L/Bgt. W. H. Nunn

Berry

of defence, and the sprint is Mr. "Wee" Donald Black will be spr. E. W. Allo 18)

on Avon belonging to Sirmond (1). over six furlongs. The provi- up sion, "Ponies that have more than $500 in stakes since Vandeleur Grayburn, and with: 3. Plummer (12) out prejudice the combination is at-/St W, Henderson (

Cpt. T. Lille #121

Day L.

L.

January 1, 1939, barred" has tempting to win out of the distance. only been able to draw 14 en-

I am glad, however, to see the en- tries, and we have certainly a

try of Red Feather, who, it will be nice bunch of "stewed" racers. remembered, captured the St. An- The post of honour has fallen ondrew's cup on two consecutive occa- Dlogenes, who was recently demoled siens for her former owner Mrs. to this class ("E"), but I am afrald Dunbar. This bay pony has been that the blackle is not strong enough the property of Miss Li Po-chun for to shoulder the limit load. How over a few months, in fact the young

best three ever, my

pro King's spinster has had a success, and it Parade, Palmer and Smiling Time. looks that Miss Li's chance is very the last being my minion ond the rosy. pony will be ridden by Mr. C. En-

CUMACRO.

LANARK HANDICAP

Distribution of Weight

WE should see a good event in

The

Ward (1).....

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winner of nett spoon. twinner of handicap spoon. Winner of (N) or (1) will have bandicap reduced by

one point.

Tests Cancelled

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£ 392288222802898

Services' Eleven Selected

the

the game, Following following side was selected:

1. Baines (Navy) goal: Datta Kam (Rajputana Res) and Lt. Mars (Navy) full-bačka; Bgt. Crowley (Middlesex), Lt. Hook (RA), and L. Cdr. Corrle 1111 (Navy) half-backs; Shah Walk (Rajputana Rifics), E. R. A. Gem- moll (Navy), Lt Pellam. Naih (Rajputana Rifles), Nerain Singh (Kumaon Rifles). and Portab Singh (Kumaon Rifles).

Reserves Sgt. Bartlett (R.A. F) forward; Cpl. Austen (R.C. Signals) half-back; Lt. Gunnar (Navy) full-back. Empire, War-

ront Officer Vickery, R.E.

Rugby

Club And Army XV's For Triangular Tournament

THE FIRST Triangular Tourn- ament rugby game will be played on the Hongkong Football Club ground. Happy Valley, to-morrow, between and the R.U.F.C. Hongkong

tho

Army. The game commences at 4 p.m., and the following aldes have

been selected:

Army Spr, Pleton (RE.11 Bdr. Marah (RA),L/Cpl. Waile (B.E.). Bgt. Lang

RA.OC and S. Wall (FC. Sig

and L L/Cpt, Bos (R. Scols)

(A); BAN; Pinkerton (R. Scote), Cpl. Sutherland, Scoia) and Idr. Evans

201 (RA); Pie. Derry (Middlesex). Gne.)

forward line of the Probables who scored six times without reply.

Of the defences, Datta Ram, left, and Gunar and Mars (right) were staunch, and gave sound displayя The first named was brilliant at times, and cleared on several ocenatons with an excellently reversed silck. With the exception of Hook, centre, and Gussain Singh, right, the halves were only fair, though Harris and Austen, left, and Rust, centre, worked hard. The best work of all, perhaps, was seen in the forward lines.

Cemmell, Inside-right, was very in- dangerous in possession and, dividually. was as good if not better thinn Indarjit Singh, Probables' inside-right. Together with Harvey, who led Possibles' attack, they con- menace to stituted the greatest Probables citadel,

Shan Wall and Indarjit Singh, Probables right-wing, combination. combined as effectively as the Neraln Singh-Partab Singh partnership, but they did not always get away with the ball. Shah Wall and Indarjit Singh were considerably hampered In the first half by the spolling tactics of Austen, who clung tenaciously to the left-centre of the field and who wrecked the majority of movements on his wing.

The game was fast throughout and the ball swung from wing to wing in some lovely passing bouts, both inc excelling.

The teams lined up as follows: Probablos.--IT¢. Osman (R.A.O.C.)

Hill Citr. Corrie

(Nova). Datta Ram (Rasputarn); St. Crowley (Middlesex). Harrls Lt. Hook (R.A.) P. O. Wir.

Lt. (Navy);

Shan Wail (Rajputana). Indarit Singh (Rajputana), ft. Pritam

jka- Nath (Rajputana), Neram Singh

moans), Partab Bingh (Kumandun-

Posibles-No goalkeeper:

nor (Navy), Lt. Mars (Navy); Gusaaln Singh (Kumaons), Lt. Cdr. Rust (Navy). Cpl. Austen (Bignals): Lt. Cdr. Finney v). E. R. A. Demmell (Navy), Mator Harvov....(ILAM.C. Brt. Howo (R.A.F), Cpt. Pennington (LAF).

SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

THE TWELFTH EXTRA, RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 2nd December, 1939, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge, will be

Whitehead (R.A.): Capt. Duke (R. Scot admitted to the Members' Enclosure. 2/LL. N. H. Culbertson and Lt. Ridadale Such must be worn throughout the theyal Norfolk lagiment).

duration of cach Meeting in such a

Club-H. D. Bidwell; D. II. Stewart, manner as to be readily identified.

Badges admitting Non-Members to J. Hutchison, J. C. Chatter and D. 1.

Club the Bosanquet: F. Ceaford and on the Members Enclosure and

st: A. Walkden, R. G. Castleton, E. W. Stout: E. A. Hompas C. F. Needham; G. C. Godfrey, A. M. Kennedy and W.

Sydney, Nov. 30, The three Test matches between Australia and New Zealand to be order of the Anish of last played at Christchurch, Wellington, year's run was Bed Feather carry-and Auckland next February have ing 100 lbs., New Star 140 lbs. and been cancelled.United Press. Moonlight View 150 lbs., whereas to-morrow

Red Feather

shoulder three pounds more.

has

PENALTY OF SUCCESS

to

the eup, and all I can say is that Lilliber is looking extremely well.

| 1. Richardson.

Cricket XI's For The Week-end

The following cricket teams have been chosen by various Clubs for the week-end:

KOWLOON C.C.

at XI (hem). C. Fincher D. J. N Anderson, R. E. Lee, N. D. Lloyd, E. Fischer, A. Zimmern, W. Ropley, D. ffursy, K. M. Bazter, N. T. Broadbridge, G. G. Davies.

Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRET- ARY upon the personal or written application of a Member, such Mem- bur to be responsible for all visitors Introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc.

The Secretary's Office, lat Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) will close at 12 o'clock NOON.

Timas are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21020).

FURLIO ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to the Publie Enclosure la $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted

By Order,

tho Lanark Handicap for POTH New Star and Moonlight GORBALS HANDICAP Australian ponies of any season View have been penalised 12 lbs. that have not won more than extra

on account of their various Six Furlongs' Scramble -2nd- XI : (away)-W, Mulcahy, two races since January, and the successes during the season and in clrcumstances the weight ad-

Red WE shall not only see a big cry, A Goodban, E Curile Hall Price. trip is over the mile course. the Should anyone make an attempt Juster has kindly

Feather (to

treated

be ridden by Mr.

Lay, A. Madar, R. Baldwin, S. Taylor, R. A. J. Bimpson, C. T. Green, field in the Gorbals Handi-G. A.. V. Hall, to follow up the handicapper's Needa), who can last the Derby cap (first section) for "C" class

CLUB DE RECREIO China ponies, but a fine scram- line of conduct in the distribu- course of 144 miles,

Recreio 2nd XI v Craikengower (Val- tion of the land allotted to A Mr. Eu Tong-sen has nominated ble too over six furlonge. Blue., M. Prola 11, B6, Xavier. 11. 4. Great Time and Baffin Bay, one blue Express and Rose Emily, and Diamond, Musketeer and Pin- Barros A. V Goann, M. A. Temedios, may not find a clear course, but whichever Mr. Encarnacao weighs farthings are at the top of the Noronha, M. M. Mendonca, R. M. Bilva, perhaps there was some reason in out must be the cream of the sinblo. assessment, and they have to. A. Soares. the adjustment.

I have reason to predict that the When they clashed in the Ballarat, jockey will give preference to Rose open up "full speed ahead" to annexed stop the low weighters such as Handicap over a mile on October 21, Emily, because the mare

J. E, Noronlid, A. J. M. Prata, A. E.

HONGKONG C.C.

Rido

Richardson,

C. D. BROWN,

Secretary, Hongkong, 27th November, 1930.

THE “TELEGRAPH” will send a Staff Photographer to all events of public Requests interest. should be addressed Pictorial Handleap for first place, the latter tain), Maine J. B. Awyer (TAM.C.), Capt to the bitm

Errota Patterror), (N.AMC) CATTERN to ve

W. Stoker, D. B. Robb. L. D. Ki A Great Time, who was third, con- the Hongkong Grimins Cup on Octo- Galveston Bay, National Pride, Aerts. Forteseus han ceded 10 lbs, to the fourth punyber 21, not only with a few pounds the two Roses and Taxing Mas-bre, de S. Carey, D, O. Day and C. I.

W. Thomson, ter. Baffin Bay. In a subsequent outing to spare, but also in fine stylē, ! the latter annexed the Fremantle, St.

When Blue Diamond dead-heated Leger, but A Great Time was not a Of Mr. Bradbury's outfit Mr. Sung combatant. However, they meet to- definitely riding Lilliber, whose

ร morrow on the same level, and sure last successful outing in the Sussex with Taxing Master in the Austin ly the weighing machine should Handleap over six furlongs favour, Great Time. Whother he founded every critic. There is just was

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one "I" about this mare Can Lill-lead, will win, it is another question?

Among the three sired by Double ber stay the Derby course? She Mr.

of herself, for the the owner wanted to have a "go" at

THE ARMY Capt. C. E. Godby. (IIKAR,A.). (Cap-

Caphic. B., Whatman R. conceding alx pounds of the LawTORCH (ILLAS.CAA Capt. D. but in the next two, outings. Geofgo Brayfield's candidato Bet, Denver (11.7.3, Cpl. Weals (ILAM.C). Col. Murphy, (i, Bimonie), Spre: italaine PLEASE Turn To Page 5.

Court, Double Finasse should given gave a'miss to the last meeting ns/finished in the ruck, and Blue DATE), Dur., Darsey (8th. A.: A Regi good recount of be

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