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EASTERN

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Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 2, 1940.

TROUNCE

Mainland Defence Outclassed By Nippy Chinese Forwards

(By: "Rox")

EASTERN DASHED whatever hopes Kowloon bad of being runners-up in the First Division Loague, when in a lively encounter at Club ground yesterday, they scored five times without reply.

Kowloon fielded three reserves, Dawes at centre-half, and Coppard and F. Jorge at centre-forward and left wing respectively. Eastern had only one change from their

line up of yesterday, Tsui Ah-fai coming in at centre for Lee Tack-kee.

and

Cheng Ying-kuch

Tsong Chung-wan formed an almost im passable barrier, with hie

was seen.

conse

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Y. M. C. A. HOCKEY CLUB CELEBRATE

RIFLE SHOOTING

KOWLOON

BISLEY MEET

“R. Abbit's" Cricket Notes To-morrow

"R. Abbit's" weekly cricket notes will

appear In

morrow's issue.

to-

Local Irish Sweep Luck

Two Hongkong Tickets Draw Horses

5-0

CONCLUDES

LT. LE SEELLEUR WINS

GOVERNOR'S PRIZE

E. A Gilpin Defeated

By One Point

THE FINAL DAY of the Hongkong Ride Associa- tion's Annual Mest opened in fine weather yesterday. There was no sun and very little wind. The Governor's Prize, the most coveted trophy of the whole meeting, was won by Lt. Le Scellcur with an excellent score of 322, bettering that of E. A. Gilpin' by one point.

Five persons tied for first place in the President's Dublin. Apr. 1 (UP)-Two Hong- Cup, and on the results of the shoot-off, F. Sgt. Tollinson, kong syndicates have been lucky in who had been shooting consistently throughout the meet-

the Irish Sweep National, to be rua

the 011

Grand Aintree at

011 #1 faneled!

ing, carried off the prize.

quence that Lau Hin-hon was given an easy time. Heu King-seng ap- peared tired after the sirenous game on Sunday, and did not give of his best, only Anshes of his usual form

the Lo Wal-kuen whs best of the halves, clearing strongly

TO MARK the end of a highly Friday. One has drawn and spoiling well. Lau Shih-trong

The Services Rifle Champion- Have excellent support in squashing successful season, in which over runner and the other a nonstarter,

The more fortunate ticket is No. ship resulted in a win for R.S.M. seventy men's games have so Kowloon's attacks.

the "Brewery" TSUI'S SPLENDID ENDEAVOURS far been played, the Y.M.C.A. L.S. 63140, held by

Hockey Club plan to hold a Syndfeste, care of II. Ruttonjec & Masten, who was so steady and hat trick, special cabaret-dance in the Rose Son, Duddell Street. The ticket has accurate that he increased his Tunt rated on many occasions, Room of the Peninsula Hotel on rend in the big race last year, and stages to five when

which finished lead of one in the qualifying the final Just being too alow-he has just re-i

third favourite on the

up. Royal En- covered from a long illness. Cheung Friday, April 19, to which all was Kam-hol was delightful to watch, members and friends are invited. published list of prices, being quoted figures came

at 100 to 8, only a shade of odds, gineers took the first three and with Chung Yung-sum, made On Saturday next, the season will longer than the second favourite. prizes,

Kowloon defence. rings round the

be offcialty closed by two intra-club Macmoffat is to be ridden by Alder. He schemed to good

purpose, and

The for most of the gomes, the first starting at 3 p.m., was responsible goals. Ng Chi-tsang did not com- when the men's Junior XI will play

Al-fal secured

Macmoffat,

line so well with Hau Ching-to, who the "y" Lilies (Cher Clark Cup drawn by ticket No. NQ02012 held the Army

winners); the second game wli by Wung Fat, care of Wang Kee & Reeve was the the stalwart of the

played his usual dashing game.

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Scottish Cup Third Round Re-play

LONDON, Apr. 1 (Reuler)—The following were the results of Scottisha soccer matches played to-day:

SCOTTISH CUP THIRD ROUND RE-PLAY

3 Airdrie EASTERN REGIONAL

Aberdeen

Hearts

In the Senior Offcars' match the non-runner is West Point, G.O.C. Major Gen. A. E. Grasett led team to victory. Brig.

and will be between the Co., stevedores and ship's chandlers, team, scoring 30 of a possible 35. follow, Smith did his level best, and the civiling and Service members of the 30, Connaught Road Central.

Fired at the same time was the shots that best bilm wore not to his Club's senior team.

new competition International-a

last year. Captained by Raith started A.S.P. Lole, Police Reserve, China proved victorious and received a great, ovation at the presentation of prizes.

discredit. He was given poor sup-

The mixing of the counterfoils was port by both Enston and Ulrich Weather permitting, tea will be completed on Saturday and the draw who, an n pale, appeared very dis-provided on the ground, and a photo-began this morning. jointed.

led. Eastman was the better of graph will be taken. the two and came in for one nice and strong clearances.

Y.M.C.A. Hockey Club dunces have Maxwell Intercepted nicely on ways proved successful in the past, occasions, and never left of and every effort is being made to en- trying to get his forwards going sure similar success for this one. Dawes, on occasions, covered Tsu The dance, will commence at 0 p.m. well, but most times allowed the and will last until 2 a.m. Musle from katter to get the better of him. He Art Carneiro's band, was seen to advantage as a forager.

Tickets may be obtained from Little was seen of V. While Uli the

Double second half, when he interchanged membres or the YM.C.A.

with Coppard, who when he tickets are $3.50 and single tickets $2, etime at left-half, played a much and the proceeds will be devoted to better game, and was the best half the British War Organisation Fund. for Kowloon.

K

PAT JORGE'S COMEBACK KOWLOON'S forward line did no

seem to be able to function as a unit. P. Jorge was guilty of very bad shooting, and should have scored

an quite few occasions.

Jorge

was a hard-worker on the left wing.

Kowloon

nine

Badminton

UNIVERSITY AND K.C.C.

WIN MIXED DOUBLES

Beaven and Miss McCaw 21-4.

In the Badminton League last night but was not given support by Jack-University beat St. John's 1-2. son. Tomashevsky was a trier, but KL Yong and Miss U, Khoo beat N made little headway against Lau. L. Smith and Mrs. Strange 21-10; beat D. beat R. Kwok and Mrs. Wilson 21-4; pon took the field with men. Soon after being strengthened

P. K. Ilu! and Mina E. Khoo beat Smith by Dawes, Tsuk got possession of the and Mr. Strange 21-17; beat Kwok and bail-patsed. to Hau who tricked Mtn. Wilson 21-11: gave walk over to

Beaven and Miss McCaw Maxwell, centred, Tsui dashed

P, F. Bun and Alan J. K. lfo lost to through the defence and surprised Smith and Mrs. Strange 17-21; beat Kwok Smith with a hard header.

and Mrs. Wilson 21-10; beat Doavers and

Ct,

Cheung missed a well-timed head- and soon after Hau tricked the entire defence to shoot into Smith's hands. Hau lobbed the ball right in the goalmouth, and Cheung and Tsul missed sitters. A minute later Taul

Miss McCaw 21-7.

K.C.C. WIN

K.C.C. beal Talkoo G-2.

3. L. Anderson and Bias Stokes beat w. chovalrd and Miss Pollock 21-1; beat Main and Mrs. Main 21 10, beat . Gillies and Mrs. Beatle 21-3

SPORT ADVTS. Beat 21-24.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, Gih April, 1940, com mencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

D.II.

Latest Odds For The

Grand National: MacMoffat Third

LONDON, April 1, (Reu- ter)The following are the latest odds on the Grand National:

6/1 Kilstar o. (13/2 taken) 19/2 The Professor 0.

(10/1 t.)

100/9 MacMoffat o. (100/8

t.).

100/9 Royal Danieli o.

14/1 Symaethis t, and o. 100/7 Milano t. and o. 100/6 Sterling Duke t. and o. (18/1 100/6 Rockquilla o

t.). 25/1 Blackhawk t, and o. 33/1 Inversible t. and o

First prize is £30,000, second £15,000 and third £10,000. Drawers of other horses will "cach

receive .£023.

GREAT BATTLE

11. Sgt. Bremner, (RS.) 83; 12. Cpl. Cole, RM. 77: 13, Pte. Ilckenbottom, (RS.) 77: 14. Piper Stewart (67), (RS.) 77: 10. Mr. Whyte, (D...) ; 10, Cpl. Narain Singh, K.P.) 73: 17. Cpt, Hitchcock,

Bingh (RE) 73; 10. Cpl. Naranjas Once these team shoots were over jüCP.) 07; 19. L/Cpl. Pemberton, (RE) the stage was cot for the battle at 70004; 20, Ert, Booth, (RS.) 03. and 800 yards, the result of which would decide the destination of the Governor's prize. At 2.15 p.m. Aring began at 700 yards and a shoot off on this range gave Lt. Cooper top place.

Anal shoot

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senior siembers Match-1. Army--Ma), Gen. A. E. Grassell, 23 Brit. 5. T. W.

Reovo, 30: Delg, T. McLeod, 27; total 59. International Match-1, China,-A-S.P. (31 D. Lole, 60: P/Sgt. K. C. Hoo. 67; S. L. Pan, 58; L/Sgt. 0. T. Leong, 07. Total 232.

All Comers Apprecate-1, Lieut. Le. Seelleur, (RE) 20 2. SEL Russell (LIC.P.) 293; 3, C/Sgt, Hale," (Mx.) 202; p.m. the 800 yards began and excitement was Cpl. Brighty (8.2) 222 0. C.E.It.A. (4th Sub, Fi.) 200; 6. F/Sat.

At 3

intense throughout the ring of the Classes (RAF) 290; 7. E. A. Gálpin, |

10 rounds. Lf. Otway, with a fine 49, carried off the trophy for this range, but the final count showed that Lt. Le Scelteur. R.E., had just beaten E. A. Gilpin, Royal Navy, by a point for the Governor's prize.

In traditional style he was carried by his fellow competitors from the firing point to the Governor's tent, there to be cheered and congratulated by the large crowd present for the prize distribition.

RESULTS

4

(4th Sub, F. 2000, Sub, Insp. C. C. Chau. (H.KPI) 200: 0, CEA. Templeton,

14th Suh. F1.) 20.

Individui Revolver Competition.—1. Sgt. Gowans, (H.K.P.) 27; 2, Sub/insp. Ritchie, (HK) 23: 3, P/Sgt. Chanchal Singh, (KP) 20.

Revolver Medale-1, Col. Macher Singh, (I.K.P.) 64, 2, Insp. All Mohomed, iK.P.) 50; 3. P/Sgt. K. C. 1100, (K.P.fl.) Co.

Bicel-Coulson Trophy-1, Hongkong Police, 300.

Aggregato-1, Royal Scots, 471.

Servicca Team

Revolver Poolt. Dawson, $2.40; Mr. Tansley, #1.00; C.S.M. Mine, GO cis.

Services de Championship.-I. R.S.M.

al; 10. Bergt. Dremner, (RS.) 81.

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The prize list showed that the Marlon, (RE.) 10; 2, L/Sgt. Nunn, (R.E.) mecting had been a triumph for the 03: 3 Carpl, Brighty (R.5.) 09: 4, 1/5g.. Tollison; (RAF) 801 5. Corp. Neave. The Governor's (RS.) 88; 0. Sergt. Heap (R.M.) 86, 7, The prize fund amount to £224,-Royal Engineers, 484, which has been divided into two Prize, the Grand Aggregate and the Sergt. Whippey, (1.5.) 15: 6, Spr. Cole unils of £180,000 each, Fifty-nine All Comer's Aggregate, the three brooke, (RE. 9. Pie. Mackenzie. (Ses.) major competitions, went to Le Grand Aggregate. Le Seelleur horses have been drawn:

Serieur, who in addition to shooting (0) 7. Toin, 14 Sub. Fil is helped in the preparations.

409; 3,

(ILA.P.) 400; 4, Olway, (RE) 403; 5. Bgt. Heap, (FL.M.) 402; 6. Bub/I, C. C. Chau, (H.K.FJt.) 401; 7 L/Bgt, Puran Bingh, KP) 401: B CEA. Tempiston, (in Sub. FL) 401; Hong Kong Depot, Cpi, Brighty. (RE) 01: 10, C.EILA Peak Depot, Classey. (thi Sub. F.) 400; 11. Sub. Lt. Carey, (K.N.V.F.) 390; 13 C/Sgt. Hale, (Mx.) 300: 13, Lt. Cooper, (Mx.), 205; 14. Sgt. Breeze, R.M.): 10, Mr. Guard, (one) 303; "lo, Capt. Sequeira, (KV.D.C.) 303; 17. Mr. Trenouth, (D.R.C.) 391; 15. P. S. Chanchal Singh, 1.K.P.) 387 19, P. 9. THORE IKP.RU 387; 20, A.S.P. Lote, (KPL) 307.

Governor's Prize-1, Lt. La Seelleur. R.E.) 122; 2, E. A. Güipla. (4th Bub. 1.

A. L. Fisher and Mia Farron lost to Wong Fat has therefore won 5217 3, LL. Olway. (B.E) 31: 4, C. E. Bovaird and Miss Pollock 10 21; beat Main: and Mrs. Main 21-10; beat Gilles and HK$10,000 and the Brewery Syndl-Templeton, (4th Sub, F1.) 314; 5, F/SEL cute stands to win anything from Tollison (RAF) 314: 6. Lt. Cooper, P. Wynter-Blyth_nad Miss Itarker beati Bovalni and Biss Pollock 21-13, beat Blain that figure to HK$480,000. and Mrs. Main 21-10, beat Gilles and) Mrs. Bentie 21-10.

In addition there will be 200 cash prizes of £100 each and 50 residual prizes of £480.

(3x) 313; 1. P/52. K. C. Wong, (I.K.P.R.) 312; 8, C/Sgt. Jale, (MX) 3 Sgt. Russell (I.CP.) 31: 10 5 Puran Singh, (H.K.P.) 300; 11. P/Sat. K. C. Hos, (11.K.F.) 309: 12, CERA. Clansey. (4th Sub. F.) 300: 13, ASP. L-010, (CPR) 302 14, Sgt. Heap, R.E.) 3 Inter-p. Hopkins HKP) 700; 10

(R.F.) 208: 17, Sgt. Breese. (R.M.); 290; 10, A. F. Evan (RAF) 290; 19, LL Holmes, (i13.V.D,C.)207; 50, Bub. Lt. Carey, (IIK.N.V.F. 278.

The hospitals' share of the money rectified his earlier mistake by head-amounts to £102,000-Irish Ing past Smith for Eastern's second. national Press Burcats, -

Jorge and Coppard Indulged in Komo nice possings, Lau cleared from Jorge's shot. A free kick given for hands against Maxwell saw the ball go from Hau to Cheung, who hit the crossbar with a header. nicely. From Smilli saved and cleared

No One without a badge will be permitted to the Members' Enclosure, corner by White, Coppard weaved

Such must be worn throughout the

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LINCOLNSHIRE CALL-OVER

to Bually pass Jackson who tried unsuccessfully following is the latest call-over for LONDON, Apr, 1 (Reuler)-Tho duration of each Meeting in such a Eastern broke away BUON after, the Lincolnshire: manner as to be readily identified. Chung dashed right past Ulrich and! 6/1 Titan (t, and o.).

Badges admitting Non-Members to beat Smith with a nice shot. the Members Enclosure

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$3.00 for Ladies (both includinst tax)

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5/1 Quartier Maître (t. and o.). 10/1 Wonersh (t. and o.). 100/7 Timestop (t, and o.). are obtainable through the SECRET KOWLOON fell to pieces from the 100/7 Aldine o. (15/1 t.).

100/7 Boomps-a-Dalsy o. (15/1 L); the personal or written resumption, excepting on opplication of a Member, such Mem- few occasions, Eastern led the ball 100/1 Golden Sovereign o.

100/6 Rosetown o. ber to be respon

responsible for all visitors in their area, Taul secured his hat 100/6 Unclearchie o. (20/1 t.). - Introduced by him, and for Payment trick a few minutes from the whistle. 18/1 Tlecagari e. (20/1 t.). of all Chits, etc.

He took a lovely Arst time shot from The Secretary's Omee, let Floor, Choung's pass to leave Smith stand- Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) willing. Eastern's fifth and final goal

close at 12 o'clock NOON.

followed a fine run down the right

33/1 Squadron Castle (t. and o.).

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club wing by Chung, He centred right Central British School

Houte provided they are ordered in across for Hau to nip in and knee advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. the ball past Smith.

21020)BLIO ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to

Eastman recovered immensely to

the spoil Eastern's attacks. Ulrich was

Athletics

Pireright Competition. -Li. (RE) (5.

Lowest Score.1 and 2. A. F. $2.40: 3. Set. Uro (MX) 20 eta.

Sweepstakes. Spr. Allo. (RE) Sgt. Green (RS.) 70 eta.: Giman,

40 cts.

AssociationL Cup, 1 G/Sgt. Hale, (x.) 23: 2. Mr, Fereman, D.R.C.) 34 3 8/Insp. C. C. Chan. (IR.FR.) 14: 4. Lt. Le Scoliour, (IL.E.) 34.

Founder's Prize Aggregato-1, Lieut. La Seelleur (RE.) 588; 2 Sub, Insp. C, C, Chau, (EXPR.) ÍB 3, E. A. Gipin, (4th Bub. Fl.) 378; 4. Col. Brighty, (RE) Otway, 370; 5.

Lieut. Otway. (ILE) 273; 6, CERA. Classey. (4th Sub. FI.) 373

Team Involver fateh Amended Prize

Evans. List, Hongkong Police, 7; 2. Royal

Scots, 73.

$1.40;

D.R.C.) of; SJ (a) Cizsa

Brookwood Competition, Result of Shoot

X-1, Epr. Allo, Won by Default: 2. TJCp), Wood; S.R. (b)

(x) after shoot off. Newton Agcrcitate Cicinents,

Bisley Competition,-1, Lieut. Cooper. Class M-1. Gilman, (D.ILC.); 2, P.S.M. Open Cup and replica, Capt. Hyde, IC.M.P.):| Clay Bird Bection-Single Itise Trophies. Lieut. Bateman, (H.K.N.V.F. Winner, Capt. lyde: Runner Up, Lout, Capt. Newton, (M); Capt. Hyde, Bateman; Single Rise. 'cap. Winner. (CMP) Lieut. Bateman, (HK.N.VY) Lieut. Bateman; Runner Up. A. F. Evans; Spooni,

Major Whits,: Double Itise. Winner, Capt. Hyde Runner Capt. Newton; (RS.) Lieut. Haleman, F. Evans, Up. Lleut. Bateman. (RAF) Capt. Hye Major Delcourt, (Mx.).

ervices Meeling Winner Intership and Unit team prizo, Q. China Command: Winner Services Individual Match, Capt Hyde, C.M.P.); 2, ($3) Capt. Macrae, (en); 3, 13) Capt. Newton.

Preildent's Cop F/Sgt. Toillson, RAT} after short of a B, C lần Chau (I.K.P.) 3. Sgt. k. C. Wong, (LKP.): 4, Cpl. Brighty, (B.E.): 0. Sub/nep, chan, (IK.P.); 0, Treneuth, (D.R.C.).

Public Enclosure is $1.00 including completely outclassed by the Cheung athletic meeting of the Central Brinteman, Runner up A.T. Evans. Doubles

Arociation Aedalists/P/8£t. 15. C. Hoo, Claybird-March 30, Bingles Open, Win- ner Lt, Bateman, Runner up Capt. New- ton. I cap, Winner

Capt. Newton, Runner up Majar White. March 31 Weather permitting, the annual Singles Open, Winner Capt. 1yde. Runner up Lt. Bateman. Cap Winner Lt. Chung combination, Eastern WRE Tax, for all Persons, including

on the winner

Hyde. Runner up Lt. Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, unable to increase on their score,tish School will be held

com Bateman. April Singles Open Winner Pat Jorgo worked very hard, but School ground on Saturday,

mencing at p.m. Lady Noble will. Bateinan, Itunner up Capt. Newton. positioned.

Major Delcourt. Doubles Major Delcourt, Capt. Newton (tie) Winner The "Newton Angregate Cup. Capt. Hyde.

Services-Winner, Headquarters China Command, 30: Runner up, Biddlesex, 27. Indivitusi,-1, Capt. Hydej 2. Capt. Macine; 3, Capt. Newton. Winning teain, Neve, MA). Gen. Graselt, Lt. Major White.

Maghar Itevolver Aggregain—1, * Cpl. | Singh, (IIKY) 63: 2, Lägt. Tansiny, (EXP.14) 80; 3, P/Sgt. K. C. 1100, (APR)

Championship 1,

Soldiers and Sallors in Uniform are either shot over or outside when well Distribute to prizea. The School'cap Winner Capt. Nowian, Runner up

admitted Half Price.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Hongkong, 1st April, 1040.

physical training display will be A curious incident occurred to held on Tuesday, April 9, at 0.15 p.m. Secretarywarin tho close of the match. on the school ground,

METROPOLE

HOTEL

Ulrich appeared annoyed at the bar- racking he was receiving. Ho robbed Chung off the ball close to touch.

then suddenly drove is straight at the Volunteers Cricket XI

aland.

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The torms WEZOZ

The following will represent Volunteer Eastern Lau ffin-han; Cheng Xing Omeers against an Army team at tho Association Junn, Trang Chung-wan; Lau Shih-taang, 1C.C. on Bunday at 1150 am-Lt. Col. 13.M. Mautem, (RX.) DO; 2. Ligt, Nunn, Hau King-seng. Lo Wal-kuen; Chung EJ, Mitchell (Capt). Yung sum, Cheung Kam-hol Trul Ah Per Lt. 3. 8. Itardle Beath, 14. V. RAM. Bes; B. Bat. Pan.

LLARE) #0; 1. Cpt. Brighty, (RE); Walker, Major IL Owen Hughes,

Tam, Toillion (or nói tì CO. NGAY | Cal, Ng Chi-trung and Hau Ching-to. COMFORTABLE - FIREPROOF Dawes White: Tomashevsky, Anderson, 14. D. McLellan, Lt. W. Bloker, KPR) ti. Upr. Colebrook LE

Kasloon. ** Smith; Earthman. Ulrich; Btou, Lt. A. M. Rodrigues, Li, D. J. N. Bet Whippey, RA)""

CENTRAL - CLEAN

P. Jorge, Coppard, Jackson and F. Jorge, Lt. T. A. Pearce,

(IUMA) 80: 7.

| 83; 39, Cpl. Ghulam Síohamed, (IL.JP31⁄2) 82;

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