The Archive · 1926

A Jockey's Escape

Congratulations are due to H. S. Peake on coming unhurt out of an ugly-looking accident. His pony crossed its legs and brought him down in front of several others, but they miraculously managed to get by or over him. Peake has not ong recovered from the injuries received when another pony. collide.

with a mark-post, The results in detail follow:—

Steeplechase, tural, once. round and in, Werke Sbragtmane's Mack, The Harrier, MeBuin, 188, thee 2—The Haydock ark Bal Saturday was scheduled to be a most important day in local Association football, for there was the final round for possession of the Tsz Ling Cup, and two matches in the First Division of the League.

The. rain which fell in such torrents on Saturday morning and continued throughout the afternoon, however, made play manifestly impossible, as all playing pitches on the Recreation ground were partially under water, and Hong-Kew Park was in little better condition. There was obviously nothing to do but postpone all fixtures, and this was done, although many players and supporters arrived at the grounds in the forlorn hope that there would be play after the pressure was finally repulsed Tai scored through smooth and fast team work, making the score 6 to 8. With about 15 minutes to go. W. 7. Lee centred from the left and Y. T. Chen netted the last goal of the day.

Mr, A. H. Leslie refereed to the Campos and Yoong.

After the match, Mr. M. F. Leitao, president of the Portuguese Sporting Association, presented. the Cup to the captain of the Chinese] team.

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