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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 26, 1940.

“Captain Foster's" Racing Review

Clever

CLEMBER EASILY ANNEXES THE

ST. GEORGE'S PLATE PONY TO Riding By Record Backing of 3,719 Tickets: WATCH IN Fastest Time Since Inception

G. Treverton

One More Victory To Graduate From Novices

MARCH BROWN Was in

"quick march" time when the gate opened, with the result that

Mr. G. Traverton, the Govern- ment House's apprentice, did not hesitate to take the full advan tage of a good start.

He drove March Brown up the hill with a speed of 20% seconds for the first quarter, and the next stanza was galloped In 30% seconds. As the first half mile was covered Just Inside of a minute, he had by then established a good lend, and there

was very little hope for anyone to catch March Brown in the home stretch, who eventually won by four lengths.

However, the success of Funling 'chaser in the Talmoshan Handicap China ponies has for "E" class

winning brought Mr. Treverton's

ALTHOUGH THE ST. GEORGE'S PLATE was, as predicted, a tame affair at Happy Valley last Saturday, there were a few incidents which made local turf history.

In the first place the members of the St. George's Society had the pleasure of seeing one of their own annex- ing the silver trophy, and the Marber's Clember won as he liked. This was Mr. B. W. Bradbury's second success, the first being in 1936 with the mare, Royal Scot, on joint ac count with Mr. G. A. Harriman, who was the jockey.

It was the fastest run since the inception of this important

Triumph For Smiling Time

THE FUTURE

I THOUGHT Fair Chance piloted by Mr. Proulx was going to lose the Canterbury Park Handicap for Australian ponies

over a course from the two mile post, ouce round and in, for. coming down the hill he was losing ground.

S.A. Rumjahn Defeats Cousin In Gruelling

Singles Semi-final

(By "Tinker")

BY THE BAREST MARGIN of a few

Rumjaho beat his cousin H. D. Rumjohn, in the semi-finals

of the Colony Open Tennis Singles Championship at the Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday by 6-0, 6-4, 4-6, 8-6. It was a gruelling match, especially in the second two last sots, with nothing to choose between their respective form. It is because of this that I estimate the margin of minutes, for had H. D. won the fourth set there would have been another re-play as the light was very poor.

The fact speaks for itself that what, and with his next match point, Sirdar had four match points, Sirdar hit outside. He lost the nexi but was only able to gain the two points and the game.

Deuce was called five times in the As the pack neared the distance issue on the fourth! When he

to lend 7-8, but in the last he scored post, Fair Chance rallied again with was leading 6-5, he was 40-1519th game before S.A. could claim it Ane burst of speed, and overhauled on his own service, but eventual-with two very fine short placed shots this the lenders without much trouble.ly lost the game. In the last down the sidelines. Both at

were -playing. remarkable beating the much faneled Rowan for game (his own service) he was stage LATELY, the ranks of Tady

tennis. Though obviously exhaust- ed, their shots had little of their sting owners have not been too prominent the first place by three lengths.

The pony requires a tile watch again 40-15, and deuce in leading their ponies to the dis-ing.

nearly called. At 40-30, how-or accuracy. mounting enclosure, but Miss Li Po-

ever, H. D. wearily reached Smiling Time, with Mr. Peter Wei in chun was in high feather when her

across for a volley, and mis- which struck the frame of his racket and went outside.

was

Again Sirdar led 40-15, but H.D. {drew nearer at 40-30 before the

Happy Landings handicap event in 1931 for China the saddle unexpectedly crossed the "Arm-Chair" Ride Judged the fight of the ball match ended as previously described.

Pays Well In Last Event

HAPPY LANDINGS (Mr. Davis)

mounts to a total of nine in a very captured the fast event, the Charters requires one, Towers' Handicap for "B" class Aus- short period, and he mare to graduate him to the "bluck- trallan porles, and the thare delighted letters" brigade.

her staunch admirers with a "pay out" of $100.40 for a win."

March Brown's win wns, without any question of doubt, due to Mr. Treverlon's clever riding, but the paltry dividend of $18.10 for a win by the pony certainly astounded me, and it seemed that punters were in the know.

Successful Change Of Tactics

ADOPTING

The owners should pat their own

that Flying Dutchman (Mr.) back Needa) was not in his stride when Mr. Alec Potts hauled down the lever of the starting gate, for the Nee land's candidate succumbed by only

short hend. .

The feld was cramped with 12 runners, and when Flying Dutchman entered the straight, he had to dodge quite a lot of "mines," with the re-

sult that it was in the last hundred yurds that the Dutch speedy mer chunt" had a clear run, but Happy a different strategy. } Landings had already reached the Mr. Nerda took Franklin out to the base. front in the Koala Handleap for "C"

It was a fast race from the 1 class Australian ponies over a dis- tance from the two mile post, once mile post, the time being 5016- round and in, and the combination ofth outside of the record. nover looked back again to win the race on the bit.

It has always been Mr. Needo's advocacy to ride from, the back, but a good few of his Intended spectacu lar finishes have previously failed, though they were good enough to give anyone a heart attack.

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COTTAGE CLUB CAVALCADE

The Cottage Club

But even on three-legged" ose morrow afternoon

ster (winner), of this season was too own arrangements good for all the "C" class raters.

There was no fluke in the success,

end.

On Jennifer

pony griffins of the current sea- bar first in the "Hunchbacks" Handi- son over the champion course, cap over six furlongs. and Clember took 2.22.4/5 to and it looked to me that the runner cover the circuit. The time was

hal

£1 few pounds to spare at the MR. NEEDA had very little and three-fifths seconds two

to do, in fact an "arm-chair" slower than the present track

paid handsome red of 2.20.1/ set by dividend of $40.30 for a win, but the ride on Jennifer in the second Mount Davis Burford at the annual big meet-liot favourite Portrush was never in section of the

the picture,

certainly dis-Handicap for "B" class China ponles ing.

appointed a host of supporters, the over the mile, because there was no amount of tickets on him being opposition at all. He had a

rough 1,425.

time in the last event,

Clember was backed to the tune of 3.719 tickets for a win, and the total is a new record for a single pony, eclipsing For View's figure (3,168 tickets). by 551 chances for a win in the Australian Poles Champlons at the Spring.

Clember gave Mr. L. B. Chao n easy "arm-chair" ride, the jockey being the second Chinese to figure nunong the roll of honours.

ONLY SEVEN ENTRIES HERE were only seven entries for the St. George's Plate and li faced barrier with a determina- feet up a good show. It was more of a go-as-you-please than a race, for Clember jumped to the front at the release of the tape and Mr. Bradbury's candidate was never headed again.

Carrying the maximum of 100 lbs.

and tie

Humdrum Eve Registers

Win For New Owner

I don't think that ever-before has

To-day's Programme

The final of the Club Championshilp the Stand Sirdar been called upon to use so will be played to-day on much of his seeming inexhaustible Court between M. Pagh and B. C. supply of energy. He ran about the Fry. court retrieving his cousin's shots in that would have prostrated a manner any. other player in two sets. In fact, towards the end of the second set, be

in expended so much energy his endeavours to prevent his cousin from levelling at 4-all that he was brought to a momentary stand-still. He held his side and appeared on the verge of collapse.

New York Giants Trounce Boston Braves

NEW YORK, Apr. 25 (UP)—The He was back again however, in the New York Giants to-day trounced next two games which he won for the Boston Braves by 0-1 in the the set at 6-4. The first set was a National section of the Major Base- triumph of his consistency over H.D.'s ball Leagues. The detailed scores specdier shots and slightly greater were:

securncy,

WAITING TACTICS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

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AFTER RUNNING a dead heat with Lilliber for a second place in the Amoy Handicap at the big meeting

IT SEEMED definitely part of H. Boston coupled with a sequence of four unplaced outings, Hump's tactics to wear his cousin down. New Yorks drum Eve cut the ice by registering his first win this sea. Throughout the first and second sele son. for Mr. Li Lan-sang, beating Mrs. L. Dunbar's Bear he placed his shots meticulously and Brooklyn

and Philadelphia alternately in the far corners, Claw by two good lengths in 1.55 over a mile in the first for the fent three games, of the second

set, the tactles paid for H.D. led 3-0, Cincinnati section of the Mount Davis Handicap.

but then S.A. came to the fore again Chicago and levelled up at 3-all.

Considering that the field composed of old timers, it was undoubtedly a fast run for "g" Rifle Shooting

steeds. We all

China class

over 14 miles, it may be of interest to know that Clember's intermediate quarters were 28%, 27, 28, 28% And the home stretch was covered in 2015 seconds, It will be

scen that the first mlie was

vas 1.53, ave

averaging 28% seconds per quarter. If Clem- know that Bear Claw was not been pressed, the Marbor's the same bull of his prime, but lind

would

forced have

the the ex-champion showed that chalk a different set of figures,

However, the judges n de-ning order. cision of six lengths favour of

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Cavalcade to-date Mr. R. M. da Rocha, to his four legs were still in run-

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POOR ATTENDANCE AT WEDNESDAY'S MEETING

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Sirdar's forchand shots in the Philadelphia third set showed weakness, and many Washington of these shots were finding the net.

H.D. commenced to open up tome Chicagno what, and when loading 4-3 took the Cleveland next game off his cousin's service to lead 5-3. He dropped the succeed-

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The Boston-New York game was

ing game, however, and it was quite postponed on account of rain.

the might win possible that S.A. match in three straight sets. But S. A. dropped the last game his own service.

Little Dado Beats American State Champion

OAKLAND, Apr, 24 (UP)-Little

the northern Jockey always has a Mai Fo. Riders are requested to Jal; following. and those, who had gather at the Club house start will Clember, but I think the "many the lead was the main cause of 105-

DESPITE almost Ideal conditions,

FINAL SET their money on Franklin must have and transportation to the start will

Wednesday's Hongkong Rifle private eng uzgo Riders of been pleased with a return of $11.70 be provided.

pony, White

Dla joke to give 18 lbs. -to Humdrum Association spoon and practice shoot,

RALLIES up to this slage had been for a win. Once again the young-ponies are requested to seconbe more appropriate ling by two lengths, and it was no last

ond, ridden by Mr. Pik. Three Eve.

at Kowloon City Ranges, only at-

so long, that two tiring players look theirths behind came

a good night Another smart performance was tracted 42 members. There was very

commepement to the court for the of Reason and Possible, the

of the fourth sel. It was a ding-dong the former securing the third place neckning of Jober, losing by a little wind and a varying light.

Bear Claw, because the and Possible let her backers down former

C/Sgt. Hale, of the Middlesex struggle until the sixth game, when badly. Eve of Dancing was a bad from the lower deck after a couple ing 35 at the 500 yards mark.

was recently brought up Regt. on a "possible" button, scor-H.D. was leading 3-2: Sirdar falled Dado of Manila, 115 lbs. gained the on his own service, and H.D. moved dealston aver Tony Olivera of Ban Afth and then followed Hopeful Star of wins in the second section. Jolier

up to 4-2, and it appeared very pro- Francisco, 117 lbs., in a 10-round with Victoria at the end of the trail.

was considered to have no darthly On Sunday, the

following probable that a fifth set would be fight to-night. Seven rounds 'weat chance, but Mr. Bradbury's can-gramme has been arranged by the necessary. But at 6-3, S.A, com- PREVIOUS WINNERS

levelled off at 5-ali ond then went into a 0-5 lead.

Olivera was slow and mixed fre- quently several good exchanges. The match was almost over in the There were no knockdowns, [12th gume. S.A. led 40-15 on his own service. At 15-all, H.D. placed one for of the simplest of volleys into the net as the National Boxing Association and then proceeded to fling the next bantamweight champion of California ball out of court. A lucky netcord, and overal ather Stater-United some-Press. however, cased the situation

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Ididate put up a grand flight and the Middlesex Regt., shooting to commenced his Anal great rally. He to the winner and, the other thres

HE St. George's Plate was first pony paid $10.70 for a place, which mence at 0.45 p.m.:

was certainly good, run in 1931 and the following is

THE

a list of lucky owners:

Owner

1931, L. Dunbar

1032, Samson

1933, Mr. T. E. Pearer

1034. A. M. L. Soares

*1035, Dynasty

Eu Tong-sen

1036, Marbrad

1937, Eve

1938, Eu Tong-sen

1939, Eve

• Dead hesi,

Fony

Jockey

Time

Fortune Bay

Heard

2.39.3

Princess Hall Trentbridge

F. Soares

2.32.4

Heard

2.35.2

Harriman

2.32,4

Frost

and

I'. Botelho

2.38.3

Harriman

2.36.1

Y. T. Fung

2.30.3

Encarnação

2.28.2

Black

Prima Donna: King's Jubiler Rose-queen, Royal Scot Havoc Eve Cameronian

Eve of larvest

It will be seen that in 1035 King's) Jublice with Mr. Frost dead-heated } - | with Rose-Queen ridden by Mr. "Pinky" Botelho after an exclting finish, To settle the dispute instead of a run off Mr. Eu Tong-sen beat the Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce on the spin of the nickel.

Two Thousand Guineas

Probable

2.33,1

Distinctive

Time Romps

Home

Rifle Shooting Ranges 200 and 500 yards. Number of shots 11, one ennvertible sighter and 10 to count.

(1) Individunl

Competition

open and aperture sights.

(2) Amliated Club Match-teams

of six (three open sights and three aperture) to be entered and declared before shooting commences.

open

(3) Individual Pairs-One sights and one aperture. Any one competitor may enter as many linez as he wishes with a different com- petitor. Pairs to be declared before Aring commences.

Revolver

Six Competition.—(a) rounds in two minutes at 20 yards; (b) six rounds in six seconds at 10 yards. Time of this competition will be between 9 a.m. and 10.30 am. or till the completion of firing at 200 yartis.

Claybird Shooting Twenty-five birds, single rise at 16 yards mark DISTINCTIVE TIME, a real (open) and 20 birds, single rise at Ismasher, went away with such dicaps on range.

10 yards mark (handicap). Ian- Winner of Open

a lead in the opening event, the not eligible for handicap. Mount Gough Handicap, for

Starters And China pony griffins of this sea-

Jockeys

LONDON, Apr. 25 (Beuter)-Tho following are the probable staricis and Jockeys. for the Two Thousand Guiness:

Through The Mist (Jones), Black Toni (Carslake), Djebel (Ellett), Saguenay (Taylor), Lighthouse I

·(Perryman)," Bon Accord (Stephen- |son), Prince Tetra (Arthur Wragg), Stor Dust (Harry Wragg), Turkhan

THE RESULTS

Leading scores on Wednesday were

son from the 1% mile post (about half mile 170 yards) as follow:

Aperture Sights that the mare with the astute jockey Mr.

11'cap. Wel practically "walked" home in the straight, bent- C/641. P. Hale Scr. Ing Ronson by six lengths,

200 500 000 Til

yds. yda. yds,

....32 35 31

enab

8.1, (R) A. C. Chan Ser. 11 33

8.1. (R). O. o 3.32 33

The latter just managed to. nose. (R) C. O. Chau Ser. 30 out Eve of Folly and Guy Star, both/Sgt. F. Tullison Ser. of whom were so locked together Cpl Langford 2....

Rcolt & Ple that the judges could not separate Cpl. V. M, Hammond 1.. them for third place.

Capt. F. Balo 3 3. Hargreaves NI Mne, R. Jeffery A.G., W. II, Goldar Nit.

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Bgt, G. E. rense 4 Mr. Pang Bhun 10 Ple. A. Rosario 10 (Charles Smirke), Tantmieux (Gor-(Army) Sports Board athletle cham-fie. A. Hughes N

The Anals of the Hongkong Area A. F. Evans 7 don Richards), Lucullus (Beary). plonships, which should have taken/o, Farmer 14

Cpl. K. C. Yeung Nii Romulus (Lane), Fair Test (Pat place yesterday afternoon on the sat. If. E. Gulbay 10 Beasley), The Druid (D. Smith), Polo ground, have been postponed . . . Tox 3 ......

Piper F. 8. Stewart Hipplus (E. Smith), Ridley (Bullock), until Tuesday, April 30, at the same IX. D. 3. 8. Anderson 0 Bladen (Nevett),

The torrential Pie. G. A. Lomsey Nil Bladarroch, E ground and time..

Adlas, Nultdenoce (no jockoys). hold any events yesterday.

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