1947-05-24 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1947.

SPORTS FEATURES

WHITSUN RACING CARNIVAL

Popular Handicap Race Revived

HAPPY VALLEY PROSPECTS

By "THE TURF"

Only favourable weather is needed to guarantee a successful Whitsun racing carnival at the Valloy which will be held the afternoon and again on Monday. For today, there are, as usual, eight races on the card, with the Nevertire Handicap as the major event.

British sport has been paid a big compliment by the appointment of a British President of the Interna- tional Amateur Athletic Federation

Lord Burghley-

Great

British Runner

BY ROY MOOR

Lord Burghley was born on February 9, 1905. He gave no indication of his running

began his prowess until he studies in 1923 at Cambridge University. Here he was en- couraged to take up hurdle racing and such was his natural aptitude for the sport that with- in twelve months he was chosen to represent Britain in the 110 metres high hurdles at the Paris Olympiad.

one

three

A schome has been devised by the ruling body of tennis in "Britain to develop young tennis players. Coaching will not be given to schoolchildren—there would not be enough instructors to deal with so many pupils--but to gamos teachers at the nationally owned schools, who will pass the lessons on to their pupils. The aim is not to develop champions (though that may be ono result) but to give the ordinary girl and boy a compotence and dofight in the gamo.

Teaching Tennis To Young Britain

The Association is primarily con- cerned with the average player rather than with the production of cham- plons, though I is to be hoped that the early discovery of players of

thermore it may well be that more young players may become willing and competent to join the ranks of professionals.

coaching and

!

Tudor Minstrel Looks Good To Win Derby

(BY ROBERT WATSON).

On Saturday, June 7, the 168th Derby will be run. It has been held every year sin co 1980 without a break, but this is the first time the most coveted Turf prizo in the world has been decided, on a Saturday.

When

When the twelfth Earl of Derby | super-clastle lines being by Blue founded the famous race it was de- Peter "2,000" and Derby winner in rided on a Thursday, and won by 1939 out of Sun Charlot "1,000" Oaks Diomed, the prize being £1,125. and St Leger winner of 1942. Then in 1838 Derby Day was fixed In Elliott Blue Train will have a (By Major T. MOSS, Coach appointed by the English Lawn Tennis Association}

at: Wednesday and on that day it has

jockey for great occasions' and the been run ever since until this year: colt's admirers are not disturbed by The English Lawn Tennis As- ¡have broń asked to co-operate with tion authorities. The basis of in- The jockey for his two and half the fact the mating of a Derby win- sociation has embarked upon a the Lawn Tennis Association by struction is a syllabus of 32 hours, minutes gallop over the tricky Epsom ning sire and an Oaks winning mare | comprehensive scheme of in arranging centres where these games divided into 10 hours in the first mijn and half, will receive seven

Instructors can attend struction for games teachers in There will

lectures, and second years. It covers also be demonstrations, theory of production of all ground stantial present from the owner in

the quinens, but he can rely upon a sub has never produced a Derby winner. the art of teaching the essential films on the theory of teaching and strokes, and volleying including the addition."

COMMON LINEAGE principles of Lawn Tennis stroke practical instruction on hmy to deal

amash and the service. Theory with pupils. production.

elaborated by practical demonstra

the owner, trainer and Unlike

Some Derby winners have come THE ORGANISATION tion and instruction on the court.

Jockey, who can carry on each year of common lineage. Little Wonder. This scheme was begun early in Further Instruction Includes the the horse has only one attempt at winners of 1640, cost only 35 guineas

on matricted basis. 1948

The practical application of theory, de- the famous classic. Gordon Richards and his rider at Epsom was a 14 years to establish the monstration of "shadowing" and its has been trying for over 20 old boy named McDonald. promoters sought

pre years and this time he thinks his Frederick, another cheap purchase, type of syllabus best suited to the use for masa

scored, he was ridden by his jockey- has come on Tudor Minstrol. of such brevity cannot do for in-course of those coming forward

in the Two trainer Forth, then 02 years old! Re- By For this struction.

experimental more Un enable the games mas-Thousand Guineas Tudor were formed, ters and mistresses to teach a sound aroused tremendous enthusiasm and breeding is the best guide to the period three areas Northern, Eantern and Southern, basis to stroite production, Further now the Derby is eagerly awaited It has been decided to start will each comprising about six counties. Instruction will be norded and

will prove, many hope and be- children at school, so that from the Each county was asked to form a arranged elsewhere for masters and leve, that Mr J. A. Dewar's unbeaten they may be given, funda-number of centres, vary accord-mistressis desiring to reach a higher colt is the most outstanding horse outset mentally sound Ideas of the basic ing to population density and the standard of efficiency.

The object is to principita siroke production. number of schools.

suggest a definite There are at most schools masters

wus er mistresses responsible for games selected to operate in each area, in system of teaching for common use, principle that there is Departments direct touch with the county educa- no one style or system of playing. A preliminary examination is held at the end of the Arst 10 hours and a final examination on completion of the course.

An on certificate is then granted to those proved competent to coach. The attendance at these examinations is entirely voluntary, as indeed is

attendance at the course.

are kely-Norse Queen, unusual promise may result. Far- time available and the profielency į liminary work with beginners. A um brilliant victory, stinstrol cords, however, show irrefutably that

It is pleasing to see the revival of this handicap classic, although might have wished for a bigger entry, At the time of writing only starters Bashful Beauty and Daisy Bell.

the Racegoers are reminded that first saddling bell this afternoon will be at 2 o'clock and the opening event is scheduled to start half in hour Inter.

A few comments on this afler- noon's race card follow

rung

Mount Cough Handicap

1⁄2 Mile 170 Yards) The curtun goes up on the smal military event, Mount Gouch Handicap from the half mile 170 yards post, Jackle hus o good Echance of winning this time if taken out by Gregory. Autumin Itosc, Mayfair, Resalder and Jacobus will also have to be considered__and A close decision is expected. I recom- mend Jackle, ́Autumn Rose and Mayfair to finish in that order, with Jacobus us on outside chance.

Toowoomba Stakes "D" Class (1st Section)

teaching.

of

Education

Onc

Romantic History Of England's Most Famous

Football Club

By ROY PESKETT

The Arsenal is more than a football club in Britain. It is the most famous name in the game, it is an institu- tion. The highest, glitternig pinnacle of fame for every young footballer is associated with Arsenal: How did it reach this eminent position?

on the

for many years.

EXQUISITE QUALITY There is no doubt he is represents- tive of the highest standard of Bṛl- tish bloodstock, and as long as we breed such horses there is no danger of losing our position in the world of thorough-bred breeding.

So far Tudor Minstrel has won alt his six races without being called upon for a serious effort, and a colt Vast Field for Development

of most exquisite quality he is in Experience gained during the first every respect a model racehorse. year has decided the Lawn Tennis chances. If he stays I do not soa It is no use trying to deny his Association to organise two addition- al areas. The whole of England and what there is to beat him. He keeps Wales will now be covered. on winning and that counts above keenness

The and enthusiasm shown, anything else.

question and the demands for the formation stamina has still to be put to the

centres, of new

suggest that the test for he has never travelled more scheme will justify the direct par- than a mile in public. ticipation of Britain's Ministry of Education.

The

classics.

Stockade made many friends by his impressive victory in the Hast- Ings Stakes over ten furlongs at Newmarket. There is no mistaking its Improvement and no reason why he should not stay. He is bred well enough by Big Game out of Brulette. Petition hiotted his copybook In the Two Thousand Guineas. Ex- cases were made, and the Lady Juror strain which he gets from his sire Fair Trail, pointed to as Indicating wenkriess. Fair Trall did not gain classic distinction. Nor did Petition's dam Art Paper, by Artist Proof, a handicapper. His owner Sir Alfred Butt told me, the colt's Newmarket display was too bad to be true and he is confident we shall see a vastly improved Petition on Derby Day.

What of Dante's brother, the 28,000 His guineas purchaso Sayajirao? trainer Fred Armstrong told me re- cently that he has never had the colt. better and expressed himself very pleased with his charge, o colt of treat possibilities.

(About 1 Alle 171 Yards) The Tuuwoomba Stakes (lat section) is a dash from the 1 mile 171 yards post and the sprint within the scope of the ten ponles entered, Punters

be well will advised to back Souvenir (150 lbs) with Pih up on the saddle, as the winner

especially after its performance when the pony in second to Peggy in the one mile event. For the secand and positions, Kelly (159 lbs) and Jackal London, organised a cricket team semi-final of the English Cup, losing (157 lbs) will probably falsh nations invaltmble, and a year later that order. For an outside chance, thusiastic members, David Danskin both occasions to Newcastle and i organisations, etc. will later offer a with Blue Train and Slockade both Minstrel stands out against all his

Although detented in his heat Lord Burghley found the experience racing against champions of other

of

watch Wilhelmina (130 lbs).

Jast

came

f

In 1886, workers in a section of the good. By 1904 Arsenal had gained promotion to the First Division. In Woolwich Arsenal, that great muni- third tian works situated in south-east | 1006 and 1907 they reached the

in known as Dial Square. Three en- The Scot from Kirkcaldy,

a

Beardsley,

he began a series of triumphs in the other probable starters are Happy classic Oxford University Cambridge University annual match Richard (139 lbs), Sunny (139 lbs)

-winning the 120 yards (109,72 and Blackic (144 lbs).

versus Season (139 lbs), Jinx (144 lbs), Pearce, from Bolton, decided to con- the First Division,ble 76, and|

פריסת

metres) high hurdles and the 220 Murrumbidgee Handicap "B"

Class (1st Section)

(1⁄2 Bile 170 Yards)

their

Shefeld Wednesday reapretively.

At the end of the 1912-13 season, from Nottingham, and Richard

ard Arsenal found themselves bottom of gained duct a football section. The pur- only 18 points from a

It was chase price of the ball was raised by thus lost their senior status, nominal subscriptions from the mem-then the controllers of the club de- yurds (201.17 metres) low hurdles

bers, and, as standard-colour jerseys cided on bold move, the first of three years in succession. His 24.8

were non-existent, each man played such a series which has gained inter- secs. for the 220 yards (201.17 metres) low hurdles in 1925 estab The "B" class raters will be tested in whatever colour he possessed. On national recognition and prestige for is interesting to note that the the team. It was decided to set up this, it is lished a new University record while this afternoon to show

new playing quarters at Highbury his 10.2 secr. for 120 yards (109.72 durance over Half mile and 170 dress of one player consisted of metres) high hurdles the following yards in the Murrumbidgee Handi-blue and black hooped jersey, ordin- to change the name to Arsenal, and seaton equalled the record.

cap (1st Section) and a good race is ary boots with leather bars nailed to make the club the greatest in the These achievements the fore anticipated. Racegoers may have across the soles, and long trousers land. Then World War I Intervened. When peacetime football was re runners of numerous victories gained big headache in spotting the winner cut down! in both Britain and abroad and it as the field is more or less of equal After four uneventful years a new sumed, Arsenal were placed in the was not long before British national standard. In a race like this, any element joined the club number First Division-where they have re- who had played mained ever since. But the new records were being broken by him. Three times he won the British 120 to do is to watch for the draw of for

nt The meeting a the starting gate, I called

appointment in positions at yards (109.72 metres) high hurdles recommend

Royal success until the Fifth

Plumstead Alarm (Pih), Oak Hotel,

Mr Herbert (on the 1920, as manager, of title (1929, 30, 317 his best time and VJ Day. Hurricane is a outskirts of London), in Decem-

Chapman. who left Huddersfield in a being sees, (English record) in

Ler 1880, and the first point set- blaze of glory, having piloted that 1931, while he also led his rivals In good outalder.

tled was to change the name of the club to three

successive First Barraba Handicap "C" Class

team. From then on Dial Square be-slon championships. That was the (1st Section}

came known as "They Royal Arsenal turning point in Arsenal's fortunes. (4 mile)

Football Club." Jerseys were

the club to be

'first

League and

the British 440 yards

ards (402.33 metres) bi seconds!

low hurdles championship in 1926,

27, 20, 30

30 and 32.

thing can happen. The best thing of enthusiasts

Nottingham Forest. They status still didn't bring sensational

Witness

season the

Divi-

Chapman's be In run for the event in 1828 was a re- A good field is expected in

then uniform red. Ground accommodansh

Anished second in the cord at that time, a figure which he Barraba Handicap (1st Section) reduced to 33.8 seconds in 1930. On sprint event for class ponies on, however, was a big problem, reached the last eight of the Football | and for ̄the next few years "Arsenal Association Cup--but the following several occasions he was awarded from the half mile post. I have a had

A number of unsatisfactory season Arsenal celipsed anything the special trophy for being the most feeling that Crown

will "addresses." Plumstead

Common they had previously done by rench- outstanding performer at the British shine in this race with National was first, then a move was made to Ing the final of the

Cup

The Juck Congress championship meeting.

und Arabian Moon as a plot of land owned by a well didn't hold, however, for Cardiff chief opponents. Miami Beauty is known local pig-breeder. After two City won 1-0 at Wembley, with the good to consider as an outsider.

to additional honour of being. the frat more moves, the club returned Nevertire Handicap "A" Class

Plumstead, where they remained club to take the trophy to Wales. were seen when he was competing in the 440 yards

until the next and final move to

REVOLUTIONARY TACTICS low hurdles races (402.33 metres)

I am given to understand that only Highbury-the present playing out in this ground-1013. agninst

Luigi Facelli, the famous three ponies, will be Italian champion.

Year Continental runner would

Derby

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES Lord Burghley's moet notable performances

(About 1 Mile 171 Yards)

Mlevent.

visit

Norso

Eng-

Queen,

the

and

In that same ecason, Chapman in- troduced

tactical a revolutionary BOLD MOVE after year the

as the scheme, known ever rice By this time Arsenal had been ac- "third-back game." land to challenge. Burghley for the Champlon winner, will undoubtedly cepted as members of the Second's centre-half as a "stopper," a plan He employed be red hot favourite, but very strong Division of the Football League, and which immediately British title honours, bui on only two occasions in 1020 and 1931 opposition is bound to come from their first game was played at home

copied by Bashful Beauty, who has the ad- did Faceli succeed. in his ambition ivantage of weight. Daisy Bell (142 | against Newcastle United on Septcincther teams. It has now become a

Burghley's greatest triumph, how ever, was the winning of the Olym ple 400 metres low hurdles in 1928, which made him virtual champlon of the world. In spite of being

Murrumbidgee Handicap "B" Class (2nd Section) ( Mlle 170 Yards)

badly drawn on an outside lane, he This sprint race of 11⁄2 mile and

Was

Anished first in the final by the nar 170 yards for the second lot of "B" vicissitude. The South African War Charles Stopper" centre-half of all

ed.

the British team, but by this time ench-way investment.

the years were robbing him of much

drafted

natural part of British football. to beat Lord Burgiley in thrilling lbs), is sure to set a very fast pace,

ber 2, 1903. Arginal had also be finishce

In the next two seasons Chapman but I don't think it can last the come a professional soccer club and distance,

changed his name to Woolwich Arre-drafted his team. David Jack was senal. In their first season in the signed from Bolton, Alex James League, Arsenal finished ninth of from Preston, and, in additen, Eddie Afteen teams, with 28 points from us 34 occasions). Herbert Roberts (the Hapgood (later to captain England on many games.

In 1000 came a period of financial

Jones, Jack Lambert and as many of the club's Clifford "Boy" Bastin, were draf rowest of margins after one of the Class ponies suggests Red Fox as broke out an either serving in the into the side. From then on it was most exciting contests ever witness the winner because the distance is supporters were

(most sultabic. Speedaway and Forces or employed for long hours Arsenal. The Football Association one long steady run of success for The Olympic at Los Angeles in Masterpiece should fill the minor in

munitions, making

attendances 1932 saw Lord Burghley again in places. Lucky Strike is worth fell away during the next three years ing season the League Championship an fell

Cup was won in 1930, and the follow- Although the e

next decade provided Toowoomba Stakes "D" Class one long Annncial problem, with ever- was taken with a record number of

(2nd Section)

Increasing competition from other points (60). In 1932, they finished London clubs, such as Fulham, second in the League, and lost at (About 1 Mile 171 Yards) This race is for the second bunch Chelsea, Clapton Orient and Spurs, Wembley in the Cup Final to New-

castle the 400 metres low hurdles, of "D" Class ponies and Normandy, Arsenal's playing record was very

In the next three years, Arsenal won the League championship, a triumph which was marred by the death of the club's manager and genius, Herbert Chapman, who died suddenly on January 6, 1934. Tho club carried on with Mr George Alli-

at the helm, a worthy chaice end an admirable successor, хле The F.A. Cup in 1930, and the League championship again in 1838 were the major honoura gained before World War. II brought Soccer competition to halt.

of his speed. Nevertheless, he gain-

ed fifth place in 110 metres high

hurdles final and fourth in the final

of

It was while serving as an officer with Newman up, should be the best

In the Grenadier Guards that Burgh. bet for a win. Chief opposition ley snapped an Achilles tendon, will come from Golden Wheel,, which put Anis to his track-running Hostile Witness (Ph) and Jadestone! activities,

(Hodgman).

In spite of his exacting busines Barraba Handicap ""C" Class duties, Lord Burghley has never.

also

11/

(2nd Section) Lorsaken

sporting interests, The closing event, the Barraba, President of many British national Finndicap (2nd Section), is a sprint physical atness movements, he jing

much good work in from the half mile post, and an donc

Canary capacity as Chairman of the British (Kwok) which came in second at its

jupset decision may be seen. Olymple Association and President last outing should be in the lime- of the British Amateur Athletic As light again. This mare gelding is sociation. He will bring the same long overdue for a win. Strong enthusiasm to his new post na Presl-opposition may be expected den of the Amateur Athletic Federa- Burgomaster, Tootsie and

tion.

Pollot.

SPORTING SAM

from

Hol

By Reg. Wootton

TOWING SERVICE

san

Mr Allison, who discovered" Ted Drake, the famous centre-forward, in 1934, has since added many other brilliant players to the Arsenal lat, Including Bryn Jones, from Wolver- hampton, and Rooke, from Fulham, a entre who has considerably streng- thened the attack this

The

This season. luxurious accommodation at Highbury is in keeping with Ar- senal's great history.

The huge main stand at Highbury is the last word in comfort. Every scat (tip up style) is made of rubber; there is

refreshment bar 30 metres long, and separate

ce rooms for imen

and

womence

The playera' dressing

of spacious de- sign, with baths, electrically heated floore, and excellently equipped me dical treatment rooms. The club has its own private railway dining car, boot repairers and band.

rooms are of

At present the scope of the scheme is limited to schools under County Education control, Independent| schools, private schools, clubs, youth

vast field for additional work.

Fred Darling, Tudor Minstrel's trainer, has no doubt as to the colt's stamina and has great confidence in his chafge. So too has Gordon Richards.

Incidentally Darling sets a problem unbeaten. The former is bred on

The past has taught that it is a tricky und trappy business picking the Derby winner, but according to all things taken as a guide Tudor

rivals.

L HUR

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