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Friday,

HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH

April

"Captain Foster's" Racing Review

FOURTH

First

of

Leg Daily Double

China Ponies' Sprint

Over Six Furlongs

THE FIRST LEG of the daily double is on the fifth race, the "Hunchbacks"

for Handicap China ponics, subscription grif- fins of 1939, and those classified

barred.

over

19, 1940,

EXTRA RACE MEETING

..

ONLY SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE ST. GEORGE'S PLATE

ST. GEORGE'S PLATE (a handicap for Griffins of this season) occupios a front place in the minds of the racing public, but I am afraid that it will be a tame affair on account of the ban on China ponies classi- 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 cortainly disheartening to see that there are only seven nomina- tions.

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

morrow will provide a good day's sport. First saddling

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

We shall certainly see a good wing in the opening chorus as I fully expect to have over a dozen acceptors in the Mount Gough Handicap for China pony griffins that have won less than $750 in stakes. It is a short run from the 1 mile post, but there are, several runners not yet tuned for the scramble.

in the "B" and "C" classes are The run six furlongs has drawn entries and among the That Oranje Boven is the only one "out of hope" for he has not been seen in public since June 3. Inst year, Phoenix has been whispered as the good 'un, but I cannot exree is his

Distinetive Time should not love long-legged style of galloping is not appropriate over six furlongs, Brea any difficulty to win after two suc- Synny have some sort of a chimce, ful placed utings, but Gay Star but I prefer others such as Portrush, may break the tape first. Some Hope, Wilber and Willynilly. thoring Ronson, owned by Mr. Eu Tong-sen, to upset the applegart,

Was

Mr. Needa cantered Portrush over but the bay gelling pulled up lame six furlongs on Wednesday, and he seemed to enjoy the Jaunt.

Thereafter a trial Wallop on Tuesday

was nothing to writi home about morning, and in his absence Eve of the gallop, but the combination went Folly is my next to fill the low posi- well und thut wils a good sign.

Willynlly has been given strong; work nmd the chestnut is sure to doj himself full Justice.

Good Milers For Mount Davis H'cap

First Section Should

Be Very Open

tinn.

KOALA HANDICAP

A Difficult Choice THE Kosla Handicap for "C" class

Australian ponies over a course from the two mile post, once round and in, has attracted no less than 10 entries, Including three demoted racers such as Bredon, Centre Court and Snowy River, Slout opposition, is kuce to come from these three old immers, but it should not be over looked that the gentleman la charge of the lead has loaded them to the

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THREE FAVOURITES FOR TAIMOSHAN HANDICAP

Second Leg of Daily Double

Field of Seventeen For Selection

Tournament Tennis

MATCH ABANDONO

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 sets but lost the third and fourth. The scores were 8-6, 6-3, 0-6, 2-6.

the

rested for 功 It might be said that had it games before Sirdar

while. It was a gallant gesture, too, not been for his attack of crampfterwards, that I.D. refuzed take in the calf during the third set, advantage of his cousin's temporary Sirdar might have won the disablement, le guve Sirdar FOR THE SECOND LEG of match. It was, however, notice-minimum of running to do.

able that II.D. hnd command of the daily double, the seventh the game at that stage, and, in race, one has to find the winner fact, was leading by-4-0, and, to in the Canterbury Park Handicap

OPEN GAME

Sirdar developed

IT was not very surprising that cramp. He had covered an

of enormous amount for astralian ponics of this scaput it in the words of S.A., him- son over a course, from the two self, "only the light saved me." ground in winning his two sets-and despite his lead of two sets, at that mile post, once round and in, and Sirdar had done a good deal of stage of the match I still felt that it was fairly open, for ID, was much punters have a nice menu of 17 running in the Orst two sets. He had JOCKEYS, who have not won steeds to make their selection.

Sirdar might yet repeatedly gained the applause of the the fresher man. ten races anywhere, will be in the limelight in the sixth race, Hongkong Bank notes

There was certainly a pile of spectators with almost miraculous have had something in the bag, but

on Brown saves. From retrieving a deep ball H.D. had more.. the Taimoshan Handicap, and Derby to win the St. Kilda Handleapa shot off the court-he would run seen in the tournament to date,

would dash up to the net to scoop

The tennis was some of the Anest the post of honour has fallen on at the lest 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.

he

win in Macao last Sunday. Dow-the, why Fivemilly Jin should have jative tennis for the first two sets trives were much to the fore.

Jones has incurred 7 lb. penalty and one can draw a red pencil right across the name.

Ilowever, with Shuttlecock out of to the other at the dictates of his

cousin. He did, in fact, play super- Sirdar's improved backhand an easy pasange, but I have a hunch11is backhand was working beauti that Income Tax will turn the tables.fully, walle admirable control over sometime next week, and it should be The re-play will probably be un account of the 5 lb. allowance his forehand gained him many points, match worth seeing. adjusted by the handicapper.

Drown Derby has to draw only 145

acme

of

To-day's Programme

OPEN DOUBLES

The Tigress has also incurred 7 lbs.

STEADY OPPOSITION on account of her win, but it is re-los and her chance for a place ig Hably learned that the mare will bright. Catterick Bridge performed H.D, was very much "the other not accept the loud of 171 lbs. a nice gallon lost Wednesday, and player on the court" during the first He provided opposition the plio was Mr. Needn, who, of two sets.

E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung v. Following his fallure in the Wuhu course, timed it to a nicety. The that kept his cousin ever on the run, Ifandicap at the Annual Carnival whole time was inside two minutes, and this itself speaks sufficiently for T. A. Pearce, and B. C. Fay. when he was third, Arabian Cat and this should direct a strong at his accuracy. He was the gave a very convincing exhibition in tack against the front line Invaders,

stendiness. His shots dropped cons the Dublin Hundleap at Kwantl racecourse, but some competent fol- lowers of the turf claimed that the 'success was a fluke, und, unfor

tunately, the pony was ridden by Hook-the Fanling champion jockey over the stleks.

Charlton Beat Fulham 7-5

sistently on the side and

he varied his length well, but

ngainst

a man of Sirdar's stemba and form of yesterday outright winners were the only shots to gather points.

It may have been the warnings of eramp that slowed Sirdar up in the f third set, but there was no denying H.D.'s superiority during the four,

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The "Lusitano Cup" presented by Members of the Club Lusitano, and won by Mr. Cire's Racylight at the fast Annual Race Meeting. On be half of the Club Lustiano, the Cup Whatever it was. Arabian Cut

THE LONDON, Apr. 18 (Reuter). was ordered by Dr. Artur Tamagnini must be regarded as one of theIn the south "C" Division of Barbosa, Governor of Macao, on his favourites and I shall foit to

the the English Regional football The trophy ground if the chestnut falls. Lan- fine specimen of Portuguese eratis-cashire Chap and Radium Star have leagues, Churiton, to-day, defeat-

equal chances.

ed Fulham by 7 goals to 5.

ftast visit to Lisbon,

Snowy River, is undoubtedly amanship. stayer, but since Mr. Li Tse-fong became the master, the descendunt of Bobniak has not donned the new owner's silk this senson and one is

A GOOD FIELD of milers will no doubt be seen in the Mount Davis entitled to infer that the nave has Handicap (first section), the fourth not been, too well. On the other

race, for "B" class China ponies, and hand, the distance run may be too. It looks that the contest is very open. long for the youngsters of this sea- I have not seen Bear Claw during son, but they are a batch not to be my "early mornings" aspection at underrated.

Happy Valley, but the ex-champion! In preparation for the Spring big should be dangerous as he has a pull meeting Grand Allegiance put up In the weights with Lilliber and Red some wonderful training gallops, her Feather.

best

being 3.09% over the Derby Lilliber, I understand, is a doubt-course with 20 seconds for the ful starter, while Red Feather may liene stretch. The mare had the not 10 to the post.

misfortune to be on the walking list

two outings, and

and it seemed

I heard flattering accounts of

SIX-A-SIDE

TOURNEY

POSTPONED

At a meeting of the Hockey As-

decided to postpone the annual six-

a-side tournament from April 21 to 28 as several clubs had received no notification of the tournament.

RIVALRY FOR THE MAIN EVENT

INTERNATIONAL RIVALRY for the third race, the sociallon Council yesterday it was St. George's Plate, is represented by four China ponies be- longing to European owners, and three owned by the Chinese. It has been whispered to me that one of the 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

English candidate.

Conquering-Time-The-mire-does that Grand-Allegiance-was-short-of-Entries close-nt-6-p.m.-but-April 25.

A

not like

slippery course (this was proved at the Easter sessien), but should the track be firm to-morrow. Conquering Time is expected to be In the front rank. Rose Emily will be a menace to all.

Lancashire Lass For Second Section?

LANCASHIRE LASS WDl have a

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gallop when she came out in the Broken H Handkap at the last criticism of him by K. Hussnin ja a meeting. My frank opinion is that letter to the Press on Incidents dur- she is not yet keyed, but for a long in the match between Macao and shot

worth $5 investment Civilians last month, was discussed, the is each way.

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

took 2.05%

to

cover the circuit,

new Jocker, Mr. D. Black, and the which should strengthen the mare's combination, I am prepared to us claim. will play a leading role in the eighth

However strong the opposition the second section of the Mount

come from elther Jennifer, : Davis Handicap for "B" class China may poules over a mile.

Khig Kong. Rob Roy or Rose Jane, The "wee Scotch rider" tried her I shall not expect Lancashire Lass; last Saturday over a mile and they to be out of the first three.

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FOURTH EXTRA RACE 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

NEW YORK, Apr. 18, (Reuter) duration of cach Meeting in such a Three matches were played In the Major Baseball Leagues to-day. A others were postponed on account of rain and cold. The resulls weret

NATIONAL LEAGUE

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The Secretary's Omice, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704)_will__ close at 11.45 mm.

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

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

It was decided that the Associationed one and a quarter miles in could take no action as the affair

The price of Admission to the 2.36 flat, finishing the mile in originated from Press comments.

Public Enclosure is $1.00 including was also decided to write to the 2.04.1/5 and the home run was

Tax. for all Persons, including Umpires Association advising thein done in 29

In the National League, the Ladica, and is payable at the Gate. to like ho action.

York and the Sollers and Sailors in Uniform are evidence that the chestnut was

Pittsburgh-St. Louis games

were admitted Half Price. not pressed. The gallop was

postponed. In the American League, certainly electrifying,, and the THE MEETING win terminale Philadelphia-New York and Clove- STARTING TIMES steed will be the mount of Mr. with is scurry event for "I" class tand-Chicago matches were not play-

FOR FANLING

The following starting limes have been arranged by the Royal Hong kong Golf Club for Sunday:

OLD COURSE

D. Humphreys, W. N

Smalley.

9.36 A. Sommerfelt, A. T. 0.20 9.24 IL C, Gairdner, D. Humplireya. 13 A. C. Merrillin, A. M. Minck.

0.32 L J. Shrigley, F. C. Young. 0.30 G. M. Park, L. R. Andrewes 0.40 S. II. Dortwell, K. 9. Morrison.

9.44 R. P. Morris, 11. A. Ma.

.43 M. L. Reidy, 11. G. Watson.

1.52 A. 3. Purver, T. Mega jummer. 930 A. C. I. Bowker, G. A. L. 10.00 A. II. Penn, 9. A. Bleap.

10.04 J. B. Harrison, L. A. IL Duncan, 100.00 Col. Holt, Wing Cdr. Stecio Perkins. 10.12 3. M. 5. Lloyd, 1., it. Cramer, 10.18 Young, 8. L. Lloyd, 10.20 A. S. Alton, II. . D. Lowe. 10.34 G. T. Harrington, J. Redman. 10.28 A. N. & Q. A. A Macfadyen 10.33 . N. Willamson, B. G. Parker. 1928 F. Philips, J. B. Dunnett, 10.40 G. Dodds. G. Thamerson, 10.44. E. Sandstrom, J. W. Mayhew.

| 10.48 A. Mckelinr, J, Lianker,

10.04 0.,W. Berliman, V. C. Robertson, 10.50 M. Pollock, P. A. M. Ellioti. 11.00 J. Hackney, J. L. Oswald.

11.04 X. Williama, Surg. Cdr. Nicholson. NEW COURSE

024 Mrs. Etumphreys, Mrs. Smalley. 9,32 Mrs. Dennis, Miss French. 10.04

W. Park, J. W. Anderson. Mrs. Behrman, Mrs. Robertson.

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| Australian poules, from the 11⁄2 mile.

post (about half mile 170 Over 14 miles Clember is still an and the least expected may turn up yards), unknown quantity owing to the fact in the Charters Towers Handicap, that all his outings were from the We are bound to have a big field, mile run and under, and the same but be careful with Flying Dutch may he said of Possible (Mr. Wei) man, who has special wigs for and White Diamond (Mr. Pili). short trip. A Great Time and Der- I am fully aware that Hopeful by Day should be well up at the Star (Mr.

had Hearne) 4 win over fülsh. the champion course, but he was running with 10 lbs. below the weight for inchies scale. All three ponies have been beaten by Clember and I have confidence in the chestnutį forin is recommended an gelding to pass the post first. Vic- an cach- way proposition:

ASCOT RACES TO

BE HELD AT NEWMARKET

EASTERN'S FOURTH VICTORY

MANILA, Apr. 18 (UP)—The. Eastern Athletio Association to-day defeated La Salto College by 5 goals to 2 before a crowd of 14.000.

La Salle held a 2-1 advantage at half time, but the Hongkong team LONDON, Apr. 18 (Reuter)—The}put up a whirlwind finish and scored Racing Calendar announces ad-three goals in the linal minutes of ditional racing fixtures for the year, play. Fifty-three meetings covering 82 days The local team offered a very stiff will end during August.

resistance to the Hongkong team, who As the Ascot Course is not avall-have

now won four successivo able, His Majesty has approved of matches in Manila. the Meeting being held at Now- market on Juno 21 and 22 under the Ascot authorities.

-

Newmarket Races

Returning By "Clipper"

on

DETROIT, Apr. 18 (UP)-Norman THE FREE HANDICAP, to-day, It is learned that the Eastern Foot- Selby, better known ha Kid McCoy, was run at Newmarket and was won ball Club now touring the Philip welterweight champlon of nineties, committed suicide here to (4/1)

the by Salt Spring (100/7). Tornado pines will return to Hongkong day.

was second,

Love's Tuesday next by the Clipper. und Revelry (7/1) third. Twenty ran. A

between

Mr. ("Kid") Marriot recalls this neck separated the first from second, famous boxer who once fought at and the Circus

three lengths were in longkong some 23 second and third. years ago. This was during one of la tours, and he Inter went down to

CRAVEN STAKES Australia and appeared in several bouts there.

C.S.C.C. Eleven

The Craven Stakes were won by service juniors in a League cricket match The following will represent Civil Prince Tetra (100/6), Second way against Craigmrower to-morrow-11. E. Kid McCoy was world welter- Medley (100/6) and third was De-Hirange (Capt.), G. Ainklis, K. J. Attwell,

nant (0/1). Fourteen ran.' weight champion from 1800-1900, tances were three lengths and two fence, C. Dond, G. Robertson.

Dis-T: I. Lockhart, G. P. Gone, F. E. Low- when he was beaten by Billy Smith.)

lengths.

1

By Order,

.

C. B. BROWN, *

Secretary.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1940.

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