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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 22, 1941.

Quarter-Final Shield Matches

· British Challenge For Santa Anita Heliopolis v. Challedon

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 (Router); Heliopolis, the Eng- lish-bred horse which ran third

in the 1939 Epsom Derby,

St Joseph's Prepared For Game With Sing Tao: Scots v. Navy Tie Should Provide Thrills

(By "SCRAMBLER”)

OF THE FOUR MATCHES in the quarter finals of the Senior Shield Challeden, famous American this week-ond, three have all the earmarks of close tussles, and the fourth thoroughbred owned by Mr Charles S. Howard's Kayak II between Kong Wah and Eastern should be an easy passage for the latter, if and Mioland to-day rank as their big victory last week in the Senior League is any criterion of form. the "big four" of the seventh

running of the 100,000 Santa Anita Handicap, the world's richest stake, at the Santa Anita racc track here March 1, 1941.

Challedon, on whom Mr Brann is counting to win the great purse and edge nearer to becoming the world's richest money-winning horse, of 9 has been assigned top weight at. 4 lbs. (130 pounds), the

Hune weight carried that year by Seabiscult when he won the event, Senbiscuit; Is the world's leading money-winner to-day, with a total of $417,730 to his credit.

Second weight, 0 st. 3 lbs. (128 was given to Kayak 1, third weight of a st. 13 lbs. (125 lbs.) went t Hellopolis, and Mioland was given an import of 8 st. 12 lbs. (124 tbs.)

Strong Threat

IJELIOPOLIS'S Ano record In England before he was sent to this country causes him to be re- garded as a strong threat to Amerl-

In two outings in a fortnight, Sing Tao have received two big shocks; when they drew with Kowloon and then

WEEK-END when they were beaten by the odd goal in three by the

FIXTURES

The following are the football x- tures for the week-end:

To-day

SENTOR SHIELD

(Kerona Itnumz

Dichards. They cannot afford to take matters lightly when they meet the lowly placed Saints to-morrow.

The "Tigermen" have not been so impressive of late, and havo fallen off a great deal. They have lost their smooth systematic touch, and their attack is now Fung more loose than ever,

Poffee v. South China Moundary Su. 4King-cheung has been unable to ". Scuts v. Navy (Sackunpoo), 4.13 p.m. knit the line together,and with

pn.

FIRST DIVISION

a great schemer, and with Howlett's barging methods, they may yet be able to penetrato South China's defence, where Lam Tak-po will be. the pivot, with Lau Hing-chol and Tse Kam-hung by his sides.

Tsang Chung-wan will have Lec Kwok-wał as lits partner.

In defence, Police are as sound as the exception of Kwok Ying-kie,the Chinese. Pope, Gough and North are a hard working irio, and with ¡their

power

Chan Kwong-yu Blackburn and

shooting

has

Kowtoon v. Hongkout FC. (Kowloon), apparently dissipated itself. backing them up, they should be able

4.15 pm.

JUNIOR SHO

thecand Itaun)

Sotah China v. Police (Boundary sts, RASC. v. Signak Soakumppot 243

1.45 p..

1.2.

SECOND DIVISION

can horses on this side of the water. Middlesex . Scots (Kowloon), 245 pm. Challedon's present turf earnings bv. Kowloon Caroline

in the Santa 5.1.

are $322,060. lll not give |

Anita Handicap

him sufficient additional money surpass Seabiscuit's total but he will run in several other major stakes at Santa Anita and may by winning some of these best Seabiscuit's Bgure.

SPORTS ADVT.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

ANNUAL RACE MENTING, 1011

Postponed to:- Third Day Fourth Day

-Saturday, 22nd February Monday, 24th February

Fifth Day -Saturday, 1st March

On Saturday, 22nd, and Monday, 24th February, the first bell will be rung t 11.00 am, and the first race will be run at 11.30 am. On Satur- iny, 1st Mareh. the first bell will be rung at 1.30 am, and the first race will be run at 2.00 p.m.

The time interval will be after the afth race on the third and fourth": days,

MEMBERS' BADGES. AND ENCLOSURES

Members are reminded that they

MUST their fadies

and

throughout the Meeting.

wear

THIRD IVISION

301).

2.45

35th H.A. v. R.A.F. iStanleyi. 245 pan.

To-morrow

SENIOR SHELD

(Necond Round)

St Joseph's v. Sing Tao (Navy), 4.15 pan. Kwong Wah v. Eastern (Boundary St). 4.15 p.

JUNIOR SHIELD (Serond Itnut)

Sing Tao "E" v. 36th B.A. Club), 4.15

Navy v. international (Navy), 245 pm

SECOND DIVISION

RAO.C. v. Kwong Wan (Caroline

2.43 p.m.

3.30.

THIRD DIVISION

In defence, they are still a force toto put quite a few obstacles in the le reckoned with, and Malt Shui-honway of the Chinese attack, and all in is playing a fine game in place of the, the match should be a close affair injured Lee Tin-sang. But Leung With the exige to the Chinese, provid- Wing-chiu has once again lost touch, ed that they are able to obtain a and only the fine defensive work of quick goal, Soong

ong Ling-sing has so far slaved off worse results.

Reputation at Stake

Saints will be taking the WHAT should turn out to be a first The feld- with renewed confidence.rate cup-tie game is the clash When they met last. Saints were between Royal Scots and the Navy defeated only by the odd goal, and to-day. With both teams keyed up, with a litle more steadyness in the game should be worth going a trout of goal, they should have long way to watch, ay the Sents will been in position to dictate terms. go all out to win to enhance the re- However, it is rumoured that they putation of military soccer in Hong- will have the services of several kong as they are the only Army Arst class players, and if the tear

team tett In the Senior Shield transfers mailerlailse, they will be Competition, a big force to be reckoned with.

Attack Strengthened

24h П.A. v. A.9.A. (Chathamir B), 415 sides.

In defence, both teams are about of equal strength. Bankler may be just that bit better than Gift.. but amith and Fraser have nothing over Roughley and "O'Regan, The Scots midille trio are sound, whilst Lahbye, Hazard and Britt are depend-

with that side.

SUCCESSFUL CIVILIANS SOCCER XI

The Civilians XI who beat the Army last Sunday in the final of the Lai Wah Cup competition.

Back row: Pope, B. Gosano, Maxwell, Lapsley (goalkeeper), Blackburn, A. Ulrich and Gough.

Seated: F. Fowler, J. McKelvie (manager), Howlett (capt.), Ferrier and Riertson-Ming Yuen.

Wildcats

And Wahoos Clash

Recreio Tangle With Cyclones In To-morrow's Softball Schedule

"BALL FAN”

A FULL SCHEDULE of games in both the girls' and men's senior loops will comprise the softball entertainment at the Kowloon ball park over the week-end, with the Wildcat vs. Wahoo clash fea- turing the six-game card.

This game should produce real teain

HE transfers will help the attack THE

materially, where with Gomes and Macdonald, the new blood will

Recreio's rough riding aces Fan Lee's Wahoos, but with such add just that power in their punch

Pereira, Mary Mer and Cynthia Mot- Individual Cruz will be at the extreme right and able. The difference in the two teams are booked to take on A.M. power sluggers as Lily Mar, Irene the newcomer, on the left. In the Kit Chee v. RE. ¡Caroline ), 4.15 middle line, D. Leonard will have will be found in the respective attacks. i Omar's youthful Cyclones in ita, are right on top in

command of the keypost, with Log Where If either of the two teams are men's senior league fracas, while playing ability and experience. Wing-kwong and A. Leonard by his to shoot, the advantage will be the spectacular Indians should

sink the Canadian Chinese gang red-hot fireworks with the Dave Leonard is at present playing In Hossack and Auld, Royal Scots to lower level in Cellarville, playing more consistent ball, called a very sound game, and with support have two forwards capable of secur-Honus Waggoner's marauding to win. forthcoming from his wing halves, and ing goats, and able forage for them-

"All-bottom" Classic the stout and big hearted defensive selves, and if their wingers can only Mohawks clash with the Chinese Baseballers in a so-called "any- play of Hussain and Bowen at back.assist, the Scots chances are more

AT noon with Nick Beltrao, Nip they should be more than able to than bright. On the other hand, Lt thing can happen" game.

Supporting the important girls' tilt, Lum and Dixie Walker yapping repulse Sing Tho's attacks.

Page, Honeywill and Hendy are fast Sammy Tsang will be coming from tricky footballers, but so far have uncle Mike's lassies will attempt to away, Chung Hwa Maroons and the Macan to help them, and it will not been unable to work together. Indivi-blast the fixed Cardinal policy of Little Flower giris meet in the eagerly come as a surprise to me if the Saints dually they are good, but without Bnishing in a blaze of glory. Elta awaited "all bottom" classle which (comme-out-on-top

co-operation-goalk_are_not_so_easyChinn's Chung Hwa Maroons meei TURN to Page 5, Column Five to obtain.

the Little Flower brownies in a game which will probably have gashouse!

Cottage Club Farewell Supper

To Willem Van Damm

A FAREWELL SUPPER party their badges prominently displayed the well-known sportsman and rider, China. Taking the teams on paper, Mr Willem Van Damm, will be held NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE at the Cottage Club after the point- to-point race on Sunday, January 23. THE Mr Van Damm is being transferred to

Batavia

WILL

and their

The whole crux of the game wil John recalling the title of Shakes depend on a great extent to the peare's immortal play "A Comedy of respective forwards, and as statedErrors." before, much will depend on the tramwork of the attacks, and in

this respect odds are on the Scots AS

who are capable of great works when the occasion demanda.

Redbirds Ready

Out For Revenge THE POLICE with their reputation as shield fighters will go all out to avenge their league defeat by South

S the brand new hall awaits its Guardians of the Law.

end at a.m., Dixie Walker's South China have the edge over the forward ilse can always be devended

the rough riding Cardinala tackle Rees with Hal Winglce, Nip Lum and. upon to obinin goals. Lee Wai-long

It is also quite probable that the Ablong barking away. will be leading them, with Chan Tak-

The redbirds have taken their 1is participation in the paint-to-fal on his right and Chow Man-chi Senior Service may be able to pull

last three starts In overwhelming the Members Enclosure and Club point on Sunday will probably be his on his left. Lee Tak-kee will be on one from the bag, in which case the

fashion and appear to be riding Rooms at $10.00 per day including last appearance on a horse at Fanling the extreme right and Lee Shek-yau chances are very even.

along smoothly with old man sue- tax or $40.00 including tax for the

cc89. Meeting (Indies $5.00 and $20.00 for some time to come, and his on the extreme left.

Fresh from her no-hit perform- Chrst respectively) are obtainable through friends in the country will miss the

ADMITTED TO BR MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.

Badges admitting non-members to!

familiar combination of "Van" and

the Secretary upon the written or his pony, Rastus. personal introduction of a member, auch member to be responsible for all chits, etc.

Budges admiting tu Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course,

The Secretary's Office, ist floor,

DUILDING, EXCHANGE

(Tel. 27704) WILL CLOSE AT 9.45 a.m. ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, "and at 11.45 a.m. ON THE FIFTH DAY, A limited number of timing will be obtainable each day at the Club Mouse, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. 21020).

NO CHILDREN WILL ADMITTED .TO THE CLUB'S PREMISES DURING THE MEET- ING.

the

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of admission to Public Enclosure is $2.00. per day including tax for all persons includ ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallora in uniform are admitted to the Publie Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax.

Bookmakers, Tic The men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Timing will be obtainable in the Restaurant In the Pubile Enclosure, SERVANTS' PASSES

Passes for Servants will be issued to Private Box holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Exchange Building..

Any persons found loitering with Servants' passes in their possession will forfeit the same and will be removed from the Enclosure.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary,

Hongkong, 10th February, 1941.

The Pollee attack is not as strong

as South China, where Moss Is hot |

Eastern Should Win

very happy as a leader. Ferrier is Bstem should have no grounds abster, should not meet with

PY their display in the legs,ance last week, Eme Dabida, too

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for fear in their clash against Kwong much trouble in subduing the Reg Wah to-morrow, and Kang Seng-king gals. Marie Roza has been shified: and Lo Wai-kuen.will be turning out to the initial snek adding real defen- again In their line up. The heavysive strength to the Cardinal Infield. defent sustained by the mainland

team have its demoralising effect, but they should be able to shake that

OST.

Fireworks and Fun

T 10.30 am, with Doc Molihen,

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C. Figuercido and C. Marques re- Kwong Wah have been known to fereeing, Fan Lee's Wahons are called

be great fighters, and it they take to to wage a terrific battle against. the the feld with the avowed idea of star-studded Wildcats.

The green- obtaining revenge, they may yet be shirted Owls took a close one in their able to upset Eastern. They have a last confob and hurler Terry Noronha fine all-round team, and all that is will be gunning for her second win needed is an incentive to drive them over their arch rivals.

on.

THE

Only League Game

Jackle Anderson, Wahoo back- Canuckette stop, injured in the melen two weeks aro has reported all set again and will lead the Owl battering brigade.

THE only league game is that be- tween Kowloon and Club, and on past displays, the mainland team should be able to collect both points, With a better all-round eleven Kow- co-operation and fighting spirit of

loon will start off with confidence, as the Club are sill unable to muster a good defence, However. In a derby of this sort, anything can happen, and it should not come as a surprise if the Islanders are able to collect at least one point.

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The hand-picked Wildcats with their starry array of ball players do not appear to possess the same team

Schedule.

GIRLS' LEAGUE

(At K.F.C.)

Cardinals vs. Recrelo. 10.00 a.m. Wildest■ vs. Wahoot.

Noon.

In Florinhas v. Chung Hwa Maroons.

MEN'S LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION

(at K.F.C.)

1.30 pm. Regrelo vs. Cyclones.

245 pan. Indians vs. Canadian Chinese,

pun. Mohawks vs. C.I.C.

INTER HONG LEAGUE

(At Chatham Nd)

a.m. Texsco ve. Hong Kong Bank, Referees:-Bob Laureik, Art Ribeiro & Tency Marques

11.30 am. Gables 've, Greenspat.

Tuloress/Texaco Ng, Mancto Sousa & Tony Pereira,

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AT LAST!

Weekly Wind-up

Scheduled

this

games end officially week-end--Important DOSL- poned its will be played off in the next few weeks-St Joseph's v. Wildcats will top-spot these can-

elled encounters

Our choice as the

outstanding rookie of the year: Betty Fitz-

gerald, Cardinal starlet--The most spectacular team: the Indians The

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