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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

May 9, 1940.

COLONY BASKETBALL

NUMBER OF TEAMS NOW

MORE THAN

Early Games Sponsored By Chinese Y.M.C.A.

(By "Guard")

FIFTY

IN 1913, when Hongkong sent its first con- tingent of athletes to the Philippines to participate in the Far East Olympic games, they saw their first game of basketball. So impressed wore they by the game that on their return to the Colony steps were immediately taken by the Chinese Y.M.C.A. to interest the public of the Colony in this newest of gamos.

Outsider Wins S'hai

ONLY BIRDIES"! WOULD WIN

Major Wilcocks Wins Craig Wood and Billy Burke Closing Yacht

Yacht Cruise

SEASON'S

Champions 91⁄2 miles' course

Clunie House Pays $113.20 Dividend

SHANGHAI, May 8 (UP)....

mark, Clunie House, the year's Snatching the lead at the mile outstanding griffin, with A. V. The first basketball court with its incomplete equip-Striker, who formerly raced in ment was laid out in the dining room of the "Y", where Hongkong in the saddle, won the record crowd, day before д the game was taught to the many who were interested Shanghai Spring Champions to- in the game. There were no rules introduced then, and estimated as high as 20,000. the game took on the aspect of a pastime.

The court was not only too small, it had also glass windows unclosing it, and it was only till

JAMES NAISMITII, an American. invented the game in 1891, and with great appeal the game soon caught England's variation is, netball.

on.

every State, and it is to-day one of

Clunie House thus copped the double for on Monday he won the The Derby ridden by Encarnacao. pony has run in three maces this year, winning all.

a player named Li Lo-pak had Basketball, however, is the faster. injured his hand so badly punkts popularity throughout the United was second a length and half behind ing it through a pane of glass, States gave rise to Leagues in almost that it was thought to shift the the big munes izz the Americon court to the site outside the Colleges. Y.M.C.A. building. The court was measured to its correct size and boards and baskets equipped in accordance with requirements, From then on the popularity of the game increased by leaps and

bounds.

wore

In Hongkong the rules at first were very sketchy. Infringement: punished at the umpire's discretion.

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RESULTS

FORTY-NINE YACHTS took part in the Closing Cruise Menagerie yacht race held on Saturday last over from Murray Pier (east to west) and Middle Island (cast to west). Cormorant, with Major J. R. L. Wilcocks at the helm, was the winner, and best of the women was Mrs. M. A. Neve in Joss, which came in 21st.

The results were:

MEN

1. Cormorant (Mujor Wilcocks). 2, Gurl (S. K. Helberg).

3. Tyrone (I. Huttermeier).

WOMEN

1, (21) Joss (Mrs. M. A. Neve),

(Miss M. Corrig- (28) Koula

2

han).

3, (33) Marander (Mrs, T. Berg). indicate The figures in brackets the position among the total.

Dragonfly and Zephyr dicl inish.

Season's Results

nal

The following were the complete re- uit for the yacist racing season

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Cruiser Class, Denison Cup. La Cigale

(. V. A. Croucher); 2. Norena (P. M. Sedgwick); 3, Bighway Landale).

Ailsa

Pote-Hunt rode Bagshot, which with Don Enrico Clunie House.

was third by Noodt in the saddie hall a length. Clunie House's timel

for the mile was 2 min. 35 secs. and quarter, 213 secs. off the record.

Four Ton Criders-1, Warren Cup, CRITICS CONFOUNDED

Tern (J. L. Anderson and A. 1 Fisher); 2. Sat Long (A. M. Mack): 3, Curlew P. Although Clunle House is regard- Clarke) and Mistral (Capt. H. L. Berridge),

Class-1, Smythe

Cup.

A. O. and such a state of affairs soon gaveed us the best striffin seen in Shang-Krogh-Mosi, 2. Gull (Capt

Mixed Classe1-1. Belilos Cup. rise to discontentment, and in a large hai for many years, racegoers avoid-Miles: 3. Arteinis (C. C. Wool).

ensure contributed to the disordered backing him as few belleved that ly conclusions that usually attended Striker was capable of outclassing. A. Omeer, Lyemun); 2. Siskin D.

116. 1. Eastgate). Shanghai's best jockeys. The failure Humphreys and D. G. G. Allen): 3, Owi the first games in the Colony.

RACING YACHTS It was not until as late ag

of punters to back him resulted in a

Commodore's Cup Series Seven years later, in 1920, seeing that some of the

prominent dividend of $113,20 for a win and

'A' Clas-Commodore's Cup, Jan (3. of that in most of the schools the sportsmen gathered together in an $57.80 for a place, making him one

the rules and of the longest outsiders in recent Rug-oe: Vice-Conumadore's Cup, Culi (Capt. A. O. G. Mills): Rear-Commodere" Colony basketball was gaining in effort to formulate

Cup. Artemis (G, G. Wood). popularity, the "" meditated start regulations, and out of that gather Champions'

history.

Mixed Classes Commodore's Cup, is a league which had HE the ing arose the rules that now preserve Clunie House took the lend at the

Lyemunt; mile and fought off a strong chal-Alla (R. A. Officers:

Commodore's Cup. Governor RE. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., for admirable control of the game.

Wendy lenge by White Parade, Vim, Don Browne): Rear-Commodore's Cup. Wid its patron, Sir Robert Ho Tung s the Hon. President, Mr. N. T.

IT 15, nerhaps, odd that the game Enrico and Bagshot. The track was geon (P. F. MacCabe). Mackintosh was President, and Mr. J. here, is confined to the Chinese. In-slightly heavy due to early morning L. McPherson ns Hon. Treasurer.

clusive of the teams in the Schools slight rain.

It was Striker's first major victory League, here are at least Afty all I had rather a riotous beginning, told, but among them there is not one on local tracks. what with a lack of understanding foreign squad. In this respect the of the rules, and inefficient referees, Cotons differs from Shanghai, The

ended in games almost invariably

much improved truth to tell, the game here is fights. This was

sidered one of the minor sports, but upon in the following years, when n I would assure those of that mind Referees Association was set up as a that in its technique it is most seient-To-day's races resulted. court of Inquiry to hear to the com- fic, and in its speed it ptaluts and settle disputes between

strenuous. tearns and players.

In 1930, when the Chinese National Sports were held at Hangchow, re- presentativen were sent from Hong- icong in this branch of sport and the results attained served to make the sponsors, followers and workers of

League Rugby

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Complete Results

SHANGHAI, May 8 (Iteuler)

Race Daintylight, Cherrylight, Slow Motion.

Race 2-Carnival, Ben Lomond, Night Express.

Race 3-Don Frederico, Sir Ri- chard, Sparkylight.

Race 4-Trident, Duntal, National Flag

Corinthiati Serles

Lawn Bowls Teams For The Week-end

The following teams have been chosen by various Clubs for Leagues Lawn Bowls matches this week-end:

CLUB DE RECREIO

1st team v. Kowloon C.C. (home)— L. F. Xavier, F. X. Soares, R. F. Luz and H. A. Alves.

L. J. Silva, C. M. Silva, J. V. Ribeiro and F, X. Silva,

Ribeiro and C. G. Silva,

J. A. Luz, C. E. Marques, F. V.

2nd team v. Kowloon Docks R.C.

(home).

C. C. Pereira, D. C. Alves, A., P. Guterres and B. Basto.

F. A. Machado, C. II. Basto, C. A. Lopes and J. J. Busto.

Vicù C. F. Vas, A. A. Remedios, C. Roza

WPereira and J. E. Noronha,

'A' Clan), Elliott Cup, Gult (Capt. A. D. G. Milis): 2, Artemis (G. G. Wood): 3. True Blue (L. Garner and Miss II. Crow Mail-Wilson).

Mixed Classrk—1, Alisa (R. A. Officers, Lyemun): 2, Siskin (D. Humphreys and D. G. G. Allen): 3, Owl (G. i. Ensigate).

October Series

A Class-1, True Blue (E. Garner and Miss H. Crawhat-Wilson); 2. Redshank (L-Cdr. M. S. Rimington, N.N.); 3. Gur!

(S. K. Reiberg).

3rd team v. Police R.C. (home).-

M. Alarcon, A. F. Noronha, A. M. Rodrigues and O. P. Remedios.

P. M. N. Silva, J. A. Remedios, A. M. Xavier and P. Yvanovich.

F. A. Xavier, A. P. Pereira, E. M. Remedius and E. Suuza.

1st

INDIAN R.C.

team V Kowloon

Cuth- Mixed Classes—i, Ariel (N. H. berison); 2, Widgron (P. F. MacCabe: 3, Colleen they. E. d'A. Staunton) and (home)- Alisa (It. A. Ofleers, Lyemun).

(Comdr.

April Series X Class-Winner La Linda Johnstone, R.N.),

Uxed Classes-Winner Sinklu (D. Hum- phreys and D. G. G. Allen).

Tai Ya Hare

Race 5--Downalde, Cord, China, Guri (B. K, Helberg); 3. Gull (Capt. A.

LONDON, May 8 (Neuter).-Rugby League matches played to-day result-Clipper.

this sport all the more eager to puslied as follows: the ting further. More courts were

set up including the present one at Featherstone Blake Gardens, where most of the Bramley competitions for schools were held.

The girls came in for their share

in the interest of this sport, so much

so that the late Mr. Ho.Sal-yiu, son. of Sir Robert, presented a cup on the occasion the Girls Leanic

Was

started, which was won by the Mui Fong Girls College, in 1932. The Cup was called the See So-O Cup.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE IEETING will be held (weather per- mitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 11th and MONDAY, 13th May, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, and at 12.30 p.m. on Monday.

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MEMBERS' ENCLOSURÉ

The temporary green cardboard badges are now cancelled and will no longer procure admission to the 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 identifled.

Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentle- men and $3.00 per day for Ladies (both Including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written application of a Momber, such Member to be respon- sible for all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc.

The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will close at 11.45 am, on the First Day and at 10.43 am, on the Second Day. Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance front No. 1 Boy (Tel 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

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Night Race, October 28-29, 1939-1. Tal Wan Shan (Major 3. E. Dobbs): 2, Wah Kong (F. Kilkenny); 3, Red Rover (Capt. R. W. Bateman).

'Split Cruiser Berien Division Yehonala (Copt. M. T. L. Wilkinson-and-Capl-A.-F.D. Colton): 2. Donna (E. Cock); 3, La Cigale I INI

V. A. Croucher) and Norena (P. C. M

Sedgwick).

Division 11.-1. Tern (J. L, Anderson and A..L. Fisher); 2, Ilghwayman (D, F. Lamlale); 3. Curlew (P. Clarke) and Tyrane (0. Herschend),

lat. Corlutilan Cruiser Kate.-). Tyrone D. Iferschend); 2. Tern (J. L. Anderson and A.. L. Fisher); 3. Treenlaur (Major C. R. Templer).

B.G.C.

A. K. Sumiad, M. A. Wahab, D. M. Khun and M. R. Abbas.

J. Hoosen, A. Bakar, A. C. Madar and A. R. Minu.

A. H. Rumjahn, S. O. Bux, A. M. Rumjahn and A. K. Minu,

2nd team. v

Kowloon B.G.C. (away)—

A. S. Sumad, U. A. Rumjalin, A. G. Sufflad and M. Y. Adal.

S. Yusuf, R. Nazarin, A. H. Madar and A. M. Wahab.

M. Hassan, S. A. R. Bux, K. M. Rumjan and S. M. Rumjahn..

Civil SERVICE C.C.

1st team v. Police (away).— E. Kirmon, J. W. Deakin, L. A. Collyer and F. J. Jenes.

M. E. Purvis, W. J. Burling, M. N. Rakusen and H. E. Strange.

J. Gellatley, R. R. Wood, J. F. McGowan and J. Hollidge.

2nd team

V. Hongkong (home).—

2nd. Corinuslan Cruiser Race, Treeu Jaur (Major C. R. Templer}; 2. Yekonala

Capt. M. T. L Wilkinson and Capt. AM, Purvis and A. B. Allan.

F. D. Colson); 3. Dorinda (E. Cock),

WOMEN'S RACES

C.C.

A. F. Sirepherd, '. D. Crawley, J.

J. R. Carr, F. S. Austin, A. Steven

1st. Series, 'A' Class-1, Jean (Miss G. and S. Eccleshall,

C. Gewlland); 2. True Blue (Miss 13. Cenw-

hell-Wilson); 3. Isobel (Mire. G. E. Neva).

Play Astonishing Golf

:

CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 5.-Ralph Guldahl and Sam Snead, top-heavy favourites to win their second con- secutive international four-ball tournament, went reeling out in the quarter-finals yesterday before a remarkable display of golfing by Craig Wood and Billy Burke.

Burke and Wood pulled two magnificent shots out of the bag to come from behind on the last three holes and` · win the match, one up with a 12-under-par pace for the 36 holes.

That startling upset over-Burke, who were beaten in a 30- shadowed another form reversal hole match by Guldahl and Sneed

last year. in which, E. J. (Dutch) Har-

Two down at noon principally be- rison and Clayton Heaffner cause of Snead's string of seven con- moved into the semifinals with a secutive three's, Burke and Wood 4-and-3 victory

fourth kept firing away, but traited by

three holes with seven to go. seeded Jimmy

and Willie Goggin.

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Paul Runyan and Horton Smith.THEN they put their game in high Wood dropped a 15-foot the ohly seeded team left in the

for a birdie deuce that won running, turned back national open putt champion Byron Nelson and Harold the 30th. Burke, national open king in 1931. whipped his tee shot within (Jug) McSpaden, 5 and 4.

two feel of the cup on the 145-yard

It was Wood's turn, so he squared

Dick Metz and Ky Laifoon, the 32nd for another win. four-ball winners two years ago, moved along with a 6-and-4 triumph [over the Canadian team of Stanley to match by chipping Into the cup from 20 feet for a birdie 3, on the Horne and Jules Huol.

34. Burke, finding his second shot The Wood-Burke combination 60 feet over the 35th green, and on Heaffner an uphill le, knocked his ball into

meeting the can to send his team ahead.

plays Harrison and with Metz and Luffoon Smith and Runyan,

REVENGE IS SWEET THE day's

The last hole was a half in birdie Iours and Wood and Burke were home free. Their 18-hole Всегся as were 67 and 03. their afternoon card

activities served sweet retribution for Wood and Including nine birdles.

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2nd Series, A Class-1, True Blue Harper and C. Strange. Mas H. Crawisnii-Wilson); 2, Redshank (Mrs. M. N, Luce); 3, Guli (MY, G, D. .Adams).

Championship Race-1, La Linda (Mrs. M. I. Johnstone); 2, Tris. Blue (Miss It. Crawhail-Wilson).

lat. Corinthian Race,-), Redshank (Mira. M. N. Luco); 2. True Bluc {Miss IL

Crawhall-Wilkan).

2nd, Corinthian Nace-},

True Bile (Miss H. Crawhali-Wilson); 2, Gull (Ntra.

G. D. Adanis),

TROPHIES

Scandinavian Cup, (Scandinavia v. Dri- tain) Winner, Britain.

Club v. Army-Winner Club,

Froblatior Cup-¡Club v. 1. Navy), nol contested.

Inter Bervice Ashtray,(R..

Army), not contested,

Navy V.

SPORT ADYTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING, GREEN ISLAND HANDICAP

2nd Day-Monday, 13th May In view of the number of entries received for the above, it has been decided to divide the race into three sections,

The third acction will be race No. 11 and run at 6.30 p.m.

A cash sweep,. tickets $5 each, will be held on this race but "All through" chances will not parti- cipate, and tickets can be purchas- ed only at the Race Course during the Meeting.

By Order of the Stewards,

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Secretary,

Hongkong, 4th May, 1940,

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