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done in the way of passing, the race eventually being won by R. A. Ferguson, who certainly had too much of a start, J. M: Roza Pereir
being a good second, for which place his brother F. M. Roza Fereira tried hard.
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| Alves won a race which for a long time will be thought a good performance. Henderson lost the race by a few inches, and the Hongkong public may look for a treat when these men again meet. As stated above McKirdy came in third, gaining a round of upplance, which his | performance rightly entitled him to. Time, 11
MILE BICYCLE RACE; open to all competitors over 30 years of age, handicapped on merit. First prize presented; second prize presented. | minutes.
J. Gloyo, 10 yards. R. Perrie, 280 yards T. Shand, 250 yards
Twelve entries had been sent in for this event, and nine competitors started.
The Quarry Bay interest in this event, was soon shown as each of the competitors bad their own particular supporters, who from time to time gave them exact information as to the number of laps they had run, who to watch, and who to pass (if they could). The scratch mau (J. Livingston) tried hard, and from the grand way be passed most of his men it was thought he would win; this was, how- aver, fixed by his giving up the race some 150 yards from home. The cheers that met J. Gloyn as he finished showed the win to be a popular one. R. Perrie pressed him hard but had to take second place by a few feet, three yards separating Shand from Perrie.
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2 MILE BICYCLE RACE open to all non-1st prize winners. First prize presented, second prize presented.
J. M. Roza Pereira, 250 yards A. E. Alves, scratch
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E. W. Hatherley, 250 yards.... Out of the eighteen entries received, twelve competitors started, and judging by their man- ner it was clearly seen each one intended to deter himself from again running with non-1st prize winners. The pace of this race started very high
indeed, and what might have been â serious accident luckily did not turn out so bad as at first thought. J. Dickie coming in for the worst, being scratched down one side rather badly as well as receiving shaking. T. Brouning and the Brothers Gut. tierez were thrown clean over the ropes on the outside of the track, Benning losing a good chance of winning, and one of the Brothers had anasty knock on the temple which stunned' him for a long time. A. E Alves tried hard to catch up, but could not manage to pass J. M. Roza Pereria, who came in a clear first. Time was given as 5 minutes 34 seconds.
4 MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP; open to all com- ers; first prize presented by Mr. Goodchild; second presented by Messrs. G. Fenwick & Co.
B. Henderson, 430 yards A. A. Alves, 380 yards A. MoKirdy, scratch
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Eleven entries were received for this event, and eight of the best men in Hongkong, and perhaps many miles outside of it started, with auch men as McKirdy (scratch), A. A. Alves (380 yards), and R. Henderson (13 yards) as possible inners. The pace was started in dead earnest, and it was soon seen, by the grand style of McKirdy, that he intended giving them some good hard pedalling; but although MoKirdy has plenty of heart and is game to the last, it was quite apparent that the men ahead had been given too much start. handicappers seem to have overlooked the fact. which was freely commented upon by the spectators, that McKirdy (good as he is) cannot be expected to make, at his age. much
in training. whilst the younger men are gaining ground every day. On the face of it MoKirdy's performance, even in only taking third place, must be considered a grand one, seeing what he had to make up. Of A. A. Alves too much cannot be said for the determined way in which he wou the race; in overtaking Henderson came a bit of hard rid- ing that might not be seen again for a long time in Hongkong. Henderson stuck to Alves like a leech for a long time, and trying one of his spurts be cleared ¡Alves, but only to b9 again caught by the latter. MeKirdy then put on a spurt and passed the leading men in a manner that called forth the applause of the spectators, but failed to overtake the leader. When the last lap was rung Henderson was 10 yards behind A. A. Alves, but in finishing he gradully crept up level, and then a stubborn struggle right to the finish took place, and amidst the cheers and shouts of the spectators
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1 MILE BICYCLE RACE; for veterans over 40 years of age; 10 yards per year (over 40) start prize presented.
N. McDonald
A. M. Roza Percria .. F. Eckhoff... There were seven entries, but owing to the well known form of the Hongkong champion veteran, Neil McDonald, aged 65, only three competitors came forward. It was au easy win for N. McDonald, who thus keeps up his reputa. tion, which many would like to be able to do when reaching his age.
6 MILE BICYCLE HANDICA; (open to all comers; first prize presented by the staff of the Cosmopolitan Lock; scoud presented; third prize presented.
A. E. Alves, 690 yards
A. A. Alres, 540 yards
R. Henderson, 620 yards
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For the last item on the programme ten eu- tries bad ben received, but only six competitors cared to face the 3 laps which make up the distance. McKirdy, nothing daunted by the turn of his two earlier races aus the great distance conceded in the start to A. A. Alves and R. Henderson, at once settled down to hard work, and it was perhaps just as well that the handicappers did not make themselves ton visible just then. The men were snou running iu a good steady pace, McKirdy guined and passed in grand style the first lap of start: Spurts were made from time to time by the Brothers Alves, who were showing the way all along. McKirdy was pow seen at his best. and amidst cheers and great excitement he passed for the second lap of start, but when it was known that he had again to pass them before being able to win the remarks that fell from the spectators, clearly proved that McKirdy had their sympathy. The distance was now closing in, and McKirdy seeing that it was impossible for him to win, did not press matters. A good race now commenced between A. A. and A. E. Alves and Henderson, A. A Alves still leading In the rush for the finish a claim for a foul was said by Henderson, A. E. Alves having crossed to take inside position, whilst he was not the required distance ahead to do so, the step of Aires's machine catching in the front wheel of Henderson's. It was most unfortunate that it happened, as it was hard to say how the result might hare turued out. Much to the surprise of the onlookers, the Committee gave their decision in favour of A. F. Alves, who thus won in grand form a race he had tried hard for, his brother gaining second prize and R. Henderson taking third. Time, 16 minutes 311⁄2 seconds,
FOOTBALL.
TORPEDO BOATS V, WATERWITCH.
Several spectators turned up on the Happy Valley on 15th February expecting to see a football match between the Hongkong Football Club and the V.R.3., but owing to the inability to get sides together the game was not played, Visitors to the Happy Valley, however, were not disappointed in seeing a game, one being played by elevens from the torpedo-boats in harbour and the survey-boat-
Waterwitch, The game was far from being a good exhibition of football. Of the two teams the
the torpedo-boats played the best game, yet they were unable to score. All the players worked very hard. but the game sadly lacked combination. There were a few good players amongst the whole, but they were not backed up, and their efforts were lost, the game ending with no store on either side.
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SECOND ROUND OF SHIELD COMPETITION. The Royal Engineers met D. Company of R. W. Fusiers on 15th Feb. in the above com- petition. The latter defended the northern gaol with a strong wind in their favour; but the Engineers were the first to attack; and the
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Fusiliers' relief was short lived, for the former assailed again, and a good shot from Daguall struck the uprights. Two shots in quick quo- cession from the Engineers went just over the bar. Play for the next quarter of an hour was all in favour of the Engineers, the opposite side getting but a short t way over the centre line now and again; then the Eugineers were given a corner, Diene took the kick, and O'Connell cleverly headed the ball between the posts into the net. Christian, Evans, Hand, and Edwards manipulated the ball with judgment and got close to the Engi neers' goal, and compelled Ravenor to fist out, and a minute later repeated it, but the Engi neers were in good form, and got the leather away to the Welsh end, where Brown sent out to Kerrigan. After a short run he shot for goal, but it would have passed the off upright had not Mather slipped in and headed the ball into the net. Up to half time the Engineers had much the best of the game, and partook of the usual half time "palate moistener with the satisfaction of knowing they were two goals to the good.
On restarting the Engineers, who now had the wind in their favour, were the first to bombard, and the game had only been restarted a few minutes when Mather centred to Brown
and the latter did what was necessary, placing his side three goals ahead. Three minutes had not elapsed, when King grandly centred from a corner kick, and Muther beaded a fourth goal. The Fusiliers seemed to be "blown" and some- what disheartened, and failed to do anything brilliant up to the call of time, allowing the Engineers to get all the best of the play. The latter, but for the extremely bad shooting of Mather in front of goal without any opposi- tion, ought to have left the ground winners by six goals instead of four to nil. Mather, how- ever, might be excused, for he was one of the
principal players responsible for the creditable victory of four goals. Brown, Dagnall, and Thornhill were in good form, and Kerrigan did very well, although he was rather slow in part- ing with the bail.
The teams lined up as follows, Mr. Brown acting as referee :—
ENGINEERS. FUSILIERS.
May
Goalkeepers.
Ravenor
Backs.
Thornbill Robinson
Phillips
Jones
Halves.
King Madigan Diene
Christian Jones Constant
Forwards.
Evans
Hand
Edwards
O'Leary
Owens
Mather McConnell Dagnall
Lt. Brown Kerrigan
HONGKONG KIFLE ASSOCIATION
SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS.. Twelve members took part in this competi- tion, held on 4th February. Mr. A. Watson scored his first win for this Cup with the ore- ditable score of 96 out of a possible 100. Scores:--
500.
45
39
47
600. H'oap. Total.
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96 690 89
Mr. A. Watson Mr. F. Beck. * Mr. G. H. Coles C.I.M. Wallace, R.E. 44 Corpl. Hills, RE....... Sergt. Blair, A.O.D. 44 Mr. Stackwood Capt. Carlyle
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87 44- *Winners of Spoons. PEARSON OUP AND SPOONS. Sapper Clarke, R.E, proved the winner in this competition on Saturday last with a net score of 99 at the three ranges. . Scores :~~;
500 530 600 H'cap. Total 34 33 32 102 30. 30
Sapper Clarke
Mr Stackwood * Mr. A. Watson*. Copil. Carlyle... G.I.M Walace r. W Stewart
Corpl. Hills, RE Sergt. Blair, A.O.D.
39 32
83 34
32
32
29 ₤33
98
24 30
89.
31 224
87
* Winners of pouns.
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