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'Captain Foster's

FOURTH

First Leg of Daily Double

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 19, 1940.

Racing R RACE

Review

MEETING

EXTRA

ONLY SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE ST. GEORGE'S PLATE

ST. GEORGE'S PLATE (a handicap for Griffins of this season) occupies a front place in the minds of the racing public, but I am afraid

Second

Leg of

that it will be a tame affair on account of the ban on China ponies classi- Daily

fied "A" class. Very poor response has been received for the classic handicap, which is worth $750 plus the silver plate to the winning owner,

and it is certainly disheartening to see that there are only seven nomina- Double

tions.

However, the other eight handicap events to be con- tested among the Australian and China ponies have good entrics and the Fourth Extra Race Meeting to be held to-

!

THREE

Field of Seventeen For Saloction

Tournament Tennis

MATCH ABANDONED OWING TO LIGHT

S. A. And H. D. Rumjahn In Singles Semi-final

(By "Tinker").

FAILING LIGHT brought an end to the excellent exhibition of tennis staged by the Rumjahn cousins, S. A. and H. D., in the semi-finals of the Open Singles Cham- pionship at the Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday, Sirdar won the first two acts but lost the third and fourth. The acores were 8-6, 6-3, 0-6, 2-6.

won

morrow will provide a good day's sport. First saddling FAVOURITES FOR FOR THE SECOND LEG of able that H.D. had command of

bell will be rung at the usual 1.30 p.m.

.

China Ponies' Sprint Over Six Furlongs THE FIRST LEG of the daily double is on the fifth race, the "Hunchbacks" Handicap for

We shall certainly see a good China ponics, subscription grif- fins of 1939, and those classified swing in the opening chorus as I fully expect to have over a in the "B" and "C" classes are dozen acceptors in the Mount The run over six furlongs has Gough Handicap for China pony drawn 13 entries and among the 1st griffins that have won less than Oranje Boven is the only one "out $750 in stakes. It is a short of shape" for he has not been seen in run from the 16 mile post, but public since

year there are several runners not Phoenix has been whispered as the great in, but i cannot agres as his yet tuned for the scramble.

barred.

June 3.

Just

Soil-red style of galloping; is not!

six Turks.

appropriate over six

Distinctive Time should not have Bre any difliculty to win alfer two ste- chance,ressful placed outings, but Gay Stut

tape fret. but I prefer others such as Portrush, may break the

faring Itonam, owned by Me. Wilber and Willynilty.

ay may have some sort of

Some Hope,

!

WOS

Mr. Needa cantered Portrash over Tung-gen, to upset the applecart, but the bay gelding pulled up lone six furlongs on Wednesday, and he

a trial gallop on Tuesday seemed to enjoy the jount. Thereafter

write home about morning, and in his absence Eve of was nothing to the gallop, but the combination went Folly is my next to hit the low posi- well and that was a good sign. tion.

Willynlly has been given strong KOALA HANDICAP

work and the chestnut is sure to do! himself full justice.

Good

Milers

For Mount

Davis H'cap

A Difficult Choice THE Koala Handicap for "C" class

TAIMOSHAN

an enormous amount of

despite his lead of two sein, at that

It might be said that had it games before Sirdar rested for a while. I was a gallont gesture, too, not been for his attack of cramp afterwards, that H.D. refused to take in the calf during the third set,advantage of his cousin's temporary Sirdar might have

the disablement. He gave Sirdar. the match. It was, however, notice- minimum of running to do.

OPEN GAME the daily double, the seventh the game at that, stage, and, in IT was not very surprising that race, one has to find the winner fact, was leading by 4-0, and, to sirdar developed cramp. He had in the Canterbury Park Handicap for Australian ponies of this sea-put it in the words of S.A., him-covered HANDICAP

son over a course from the two self, "only the light saved me." ground la winning his two sets--and mile post, once round and in, and Sirdar had done a good deal of stage of the match. I still felt that it JOCKEYS, who have not won Punters, have a nice menu of 17 running in the first two sets. He had was fairly open, for H.D. was much repeatedly gained the applause of the the fresher man. Sirdar might yet spectators with almost miraculous have had something in the bag, but len races anywhere, will be in steeds to make their selection. the limelight in the sixth race, Hongkong Bank notes

saves. From retrieving a deep ballHD. had more. on Brown

The tennis was some of the finest the Taimoshan Handicap, and Derby to win the St. Kilda Handicap he would dush up to the net to scoop

a shot off the court-be would

to seen in the tournament

date. the post of honour has fallen on at the last meet, but the dark tip violently from one side of the court Shots, for the most part, were crisp Radium Star. By virtue of his did not materlise.

to the other at the dictates of its However, with Shuttlecock out of cousin. He did, in fact, play super- win in Macro last Sunday, Dow the way Piccadilly Jim should have atve tennis for the first two sets. drives were much to the fore. Jones has incurred 7 lb. penalty an eary passage, but I have a hungh and one can draw a red pencil that Income Tax will turn the tables, right across the name.

on account of the 51.

allowance adjusted by the honelleapper.

Drown Derby has to draw only 145

There was certainly a pile of

The Tigress has also inearret 7 lbs en account of her win; but it is re-s and her chance for a place is

, Hably learned that the mare will bright.. Catterick Bridge performed not accept the toad of 171 lbs. a nice gallop lost Wednesday, and the pliol was Mr. Needu, who, of Following his fatture in the Wuhu course, timed it to a nicely. The Handicap at the Anniņi Carnival whole time was inside two minutes, when he was third. Arabian Cat and this should direct a strong at Rave a very convincing exhibition in tack against the front line invadem, the Dublin Handicap at Kwant! arcourse, but some competent fol- Australian ponies over a course

lowers of the turf claimed that the from the two mile post, once round

success WK i fluke, and, unfor and In, has attracted no less than 16

The "Lusitano Cup" presented by tunately, the pony was ridden by entries, Including three demoted

led 31embers of the Club Lusitano. and Mr. Hook-the Fanling clupioni racers such as Bredon, Centre Court won by air. Cire's Racylight at the jockey over the sticks. and Snowy River. Stout opposition last Annual Race Meeting.

On be-

Cat was, Arabian

as one

Charlton Beat Fulham 7-5

run

Sirdar's ***** and

His backhand was working beauti- fully, while admirable control over his forehand gained film many points.

STEADY OPPOSITION

Improved backhand

The re-play will probably be sometime next week, and it should be a match worth seeing.

To-day's Programmo

OPEN DOUBLES

H.D. was very much "the other player on the court" during the first sets. He provided opposition two

E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung v that kept his cousin ever on the ruT. A. Pearce and B. C. Fay, and this self speaks sufficiently for his accuracy. He was the acme of steadiness. His shots dropped con- sistently on the side and base-lines; he varied his length well, but against a man of Sirdar's stamina and form of yesterday outright winners were the only shots to gather points,

It may have been the warnings of cramp that slowed Sirdar up in the f third set, but there was no denying is sure to come from these three old half of the Club Lusitano, the Cup Whatever it

LONDON, Apr. 18 (Realer).H.D.'s superiority during the four timers, but It should not be over was ordered by Dr. Artur Tamagnini must be regarded

of theIn the south "C" Division of looked that the gentleman in charge Barbosa, Governor of Macao, on his favourites and I shall fall to the the English Regional football of the lead has loaded them to the fast visit to Lisbon. The trophy is a ground it the chestnut fails. Lan-

fine specimen of Portuguese crafts-cashire Chap and Radium Star have leagues, Charlton, to-day, defeat- plimsoli..

is undoubtedly amanstilp. Snowy River stayer, but since Mr. Li Tse-fong became the master, the descendant- of Bobnink has not donned the new A GOOD FIELD of milers will no owner's silk this season and one is doubt be seen in the Mount Davis entitled to infer that the mare has Handicap (first section), the fourth not been too well. On the other race, for "B" class China ponies, and

First Section Should Be Very Open

hand, the distance run may be too

it teoks that the contest is very open long for the youngsters of this sen-

I have not seen Bear Claw during son, but they are a batch not to be my "early mornings" Inspection at underrated.

Happy Valley, but the ex-champlon In preparation for the Spring big- should be dangerous as he has a pull meeting Grand Allegiance put up to the weighis with Lilliber and Red Feather.

Liber. I understand, is a doubl- ful storter, while Red Feather may not go to the post.

the

SIX-A-SIDE

TOURNEY

POSTPONED

At a meeting of the Hockey As- |

a-side tournameul from April 21 to

equal chances.

ed Fulham by 7 goals to 6.

RIVALRY FOR THE MAIN EVENT

INTERNATIONAL RIVALRY for the third race, the spelation Council yesterday it was St. George's Plate, is represented by four China ponies be- decided to postpone the annual six longing to European owners, and three owned by the It has been whispered to me that one of the 28 as several clubs had received Chinese.

tournament. the Entries close at 6 pm. on April 25 latter is sure to capture the trophy owing to the presence A letter from G. Fowler regarding of Hopeful Star and Possible, but I prefer Clember-the criticism of hiru by K. Hussain in letter to the Press on incidents dur- English candidate.

notification of

some wondertai training gallops, her best being 3.09% over the Derby the course with 29 seconds for

the home stretch. The mare d misfortune to be on the walking list

110 and it seemed I heard Battering accounts of after two outings, Conquering Thine. The mare does that Grand Allegiance was short of not like a slippery course (this was

gallop when she came out in the proved at the Easter session), but Broken Handicap at the last should the track be firm to-inorrow. meeting My frank opinion is that -Conquering Time is expected to be in the front rank, Rose Emilly wise is not yet keyed, but for a longing the match between Mação and

be a menace to all.

Lancashire Lass For Second Section?

is worth shot she cach tay.

Discovery Bay is nicely weighted and I shall be disappointed if the mare should let us down.

affair

Last Saturday Clember cover-

$5 investment Civilians last month, was discussed. It was decided that the Association

ed one and a quarter miles in could take no action as the

2.36 flat, finishing the mile in originated from Press comments. was also decided to write to the 2.04.1/5 and the home run was Umpires Association advising them to take no action.

cover

the treuli,

LANCASHIRE LASS will have a new jockey, Mr. D. Black, and the took 2.05% to combination. I am prepared to assure, which should strengthen the mate's will play a leading role in the eighth cladin

# race, the second section of the Mount! Davis Handicap for "B" class China may come pontes over a mile.

However

opposition strong the from either Jennifer, King Kong, Rob Roy or Rose Jane,

The "wee Scotch rider tried her I still not expert Lancashire Lass last Saturday over a mile and they to be out of the Arst three.

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St. Louis Detrol

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done in 20 seconds dead-The Last Event Padelphia - New

evidence that the chestnut was not pressed. The gallop was

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

RACE

THE FOURTH EXTRA MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY ON SATURDAY, 20th April, 1940, .com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will-be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both Including tax), are obtainable through the Secretary

the personal upon

or written such for

application

ta Member Member to be responsible all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chils, etc.

The Secretary's Offee, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel, 27704) will close at 11.45 a.m.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club

· House-provided they are ordered-In advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21020).

The'

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

price of Admission to the

Public Enclosure is $1.60 including Tax, for all Persons, including In the National League, the Latlles, and is payable at the Gate, York and the Soldiers and Sailors In Uniform are Pittsburgh-St. Loots Kamer were admitted Half Price, postponed. In the American League,

By Order, certainly electrifying, and the THE MEETING WIL terminatePhilidelphia-New York and Cleve STARTING TIMES Sted the mount of Mr. with a scurry event for 1 class fond-Chicago Thatches were not play-

FOR FANLING

Australian ponies from the 111⁄2 mileed. L. B. Chao,

post about half mile 170 yards). Over 11⁄2 miles Clember is Hill and the least expected may turn up unknown quantity owing to the fact in the Charters

→wers Handicap.

The following starting times have that all his outings were from the We are bound or love a big field, been arranged by the Royal Hong-mile run and under, and the same but be careful with Flying Dutch- kong Golf Club for Sunday:

OLD COURSE

1.14 A. Sommerfelt. A. T. Lay.

3.20 AD. Humphreyn, W. N. A. Smalley. 524 B. C. Gairdner, D. Humphreys. $28 A. C. Meredith, A. M. Mack,

D2 1. J. Shrigley, F. C. Young. 9.30 G. M. Park, L, it. Andrewen. 0.40 S. 1. Dadwell, K. S. Morrison.

0.45 1. P. torzik, IL. A. MEHR.

9.48 M. L. Reldy, If. C. Watson. 1.52 A. 1. Purves, T. Megarry, 9.50 A, C. 1. Dawker. G. A, L. Plummer. 10.00 A. IL Penn, S. A. Sicap. 10.04 J. B. Tarrison, L. A. 1. Dunean. 10.00 Col, Naht, Wing Steele Perkins. 10.12 LM, S, Lloyd, L. R. Cramer. 10.14 1. Young, S. L. Lloyd. 1020 A. S. Alison, II. J. D. Lowe. 1024 G. T. Harrugian, J. Redman. 1.28 A, N. & Q. A. A. Mactadyen,

032 11. N. Willamson, H. G. d'orker. 10.30 TL. 2. Thuille, J. 8. Dunnett, 10.40 . Dadds, G. Thomerson, 10.44 E. Sandstrom, J. W. Mayhew. 10.48 A. McKellar, J. Linaker, 10.52 G. W. Berhrman, W. G. Robertion. 1050 M. Pollock, F. A. M. Eott. 11.00 J. Hackney, J. L. Oswald. 11.04

. Willams, Burg. Cdr. Nicholson.

NEW COURSE

0.34 Mr. Humphreya, Mrs. Smalley. 0.32 Mrs. Dennis, Mlas French. 10.03 W. Park, J. W. Anderson. 10.52 Mrs. Behrinan, Mrs, Robertson.

Former Champion

Commits Suicide

DETROIT, Apr, 18 (UP).—Normun

wellerweight champion of

below

the

may be said of Possible (Mr. Well man, who has special wings for and White Diamond (Mr. Pili). short trip. A Great Time and Der- I am fully aware that Ilupeful by Day should be well up at the Star (Mr. Hearne) had a win over finish. the champion course, but he was running with 10 11. weight for inches scale. All three ponies have been beaten by Clember and I have confidence in the chestnut gelding to pass the post first. Vie tort is recommended ns an each- way proposition.

ASCOT RACES TO

BE HELD AT NEWMARKET

EASTERN'S

FOURTH VICTORY

MANTLA. Apr. 18 (UP)—The Eastern Athletle Association' to-day defeated La Salle College by 5 goals to 2 before a crowd of 14,000,

La Salle held n 2-1 advantage at half time, but the Hongkong team LONDON, Apr, 18 (Reuler)—The put up a whirlwind finish and scored Racing Calendar

ad-three goals in the final minutes of ditional racing fixtures for the year. play. Fifty-three meetinga covering 82 days! The local team offered a very stiff will end during August.

resistance to the Hongkong team, who now won four successive

announces

As the Ascot Course is not avail" have Cable, His Majesty has approved of matches In Monilo.

the Meeting being held at New- market on June 21 and 22 under the Ascot authoriiles.

Newmarket Races

Returning By "Clipper"

011

THE FREE HANDICAP, to-day. It is learned that the Eastern Foot- Selby, better known as Kid McCoy, was run at Newmarket and was won ball Club now touring the Philip- ninetics, committed suicide here to- (4/1) was

the by Salt Spring (100/7), Tomado Pines will return to Ilongkong

and Love's Taesday next by the Clipper. doy.

second, Revelry (7/1) third. Twenty ran, A

were between

CRAVEN STAKES

C.S.C.C. Eleven

will represent-Civil

C. B. BROWN,

Secretory. Hongkong, 13th April, 1940.

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