This month's sports news.

Premier League Action

Sunday 1 September
Bolton v Aston Villa 20.00 Chelsea v Arsenal 22.00
Monday 2 September
Liverpool v Newcastle 02.00
Tuesday 3 September
Man Utd v Middlesbrough 02.00
Tuesday 10 September
Arsenal v Man City 02.00 Middlesbrough v Sunderland 01.45
Wednesday 11 September
Aston Villa v Charlton 01.45 Blackburn v Chelsea 02.00 Fulham v Tottenham 01.45 Liverpool v Birmingham 02.00 Man Utd v Bolton 02.00 Newcastle v Leeds 02.00 Southampton v Everton 01.45 West Ham v West Brom 01.45
Saturday 14 September
Bolton v Liverpool 21.00 Charlton v Arsenal 21.00 Chelsea v Newcastle 21.00 Everton v Middlesbrough 21.00 Leeds v Man Utd 18.00 Sunderland v Fulham 21.00 West Brom v Southampton 21.00
Sunday 15 September
Man City v Blackburn 20.00 Tottenham v West Ham 22.05
Monday 16 September
Birmingham v Aston Villa 02.00
Saturday 21 September
Arsenal v Bolton 21.00 Liverpool v West Brom 21.00 Man Utd v Tottenham 21.00 Middlesbrough v Birmingham 21.00 Southampton v Charlton 21.00
West Ham v Man City 21.00
Sunday 22 September
Aston Villa v Everton 20.00 Blackburn v Leeds 21.00 Newcastle v Sunderland 22.05
Monday 23 September
Fulham v Chelsea 02.00
Saturday 28 September
Birmingham v Newcastle 23.30 Bolton v Southampton 21.00 Charlton v Man Utd 21.00 Chelsea v West Ham 21.00 Everton v Fulham 21.00 Leeds v Arsenal 18.00 Man City v Liverpool 21.00 Sunderland v Aston Villa 21.00 Tottenham v Middlesbrough 21.00
Monday 30 September
West Brom v Blackburn 02.00

H2H3 - A fun loving and sociable running group that runs every 2nd Saturday of the month at 5 pm following paper trails. They add spice to just running, walking and drinking. Call May 032 513 855 or email: may1may@hotmail.com

Hash Run #25 Saturday 10 August 2002 Hare: Doug & Pimpa The Pinnacle
Well Pimpa (with Doug's assistance) finally delivered her long promised run and it was quite a nice one. A large turnout (22) for the Queen's Birthday occasion found the run site about 8 kms North of Cha Am on the ocean side of Hwy 4. Lovely and lush rice fields covered a plain punctuated by the occasional limestone pinnacle jutting up here and there. A new setting but one sure to be visited again. The pack included four foreign visitors (Kuala Lumpur, Holland and the U.K.) and three new Thai followers initiated into our hashing ways. The weather cooperated beautifully with a covering cloud insuring cooler conditions for our run.
Prior to the run as we scanned the lovely flat terrain with dirt roads and paths along the canals it was assumed that this would be a fairly fast run along the same paths. Indeed we started along a dirt road through the rice paddies and past some canals but then veered sharply into the rice fields atop the small dykes between the sections of the fields. Only a detour, I thought, Doug is just putting the leaders through their paces and we will soon be back on the road and some smooth running. Alas it was not to be, sure as a visiting hasher heading for Soi Cowboy at the first opportunity, Doug took us straight the fields to the nearest Pinnacle and up we started. Well, so much for speed running, it was bush-wacking through the bamboo and over the limestone crags jumping up to destroy our delicate running shoes. Up and down and up again until finally we came out back to a nice dirt trail. Here Doug had some mercy and kept us on the flat though we now encountered a series of checks, check backs and false trails along the canals that had the pack of runners (except for the sensible walkers) going in circles. It was quite fun to watch May and Ballbanger (unable to tip each other off as to the correct trail as in past weeks) run in circles with the rest of us. Finally Ballbanger did find the correct path and the pack leaving him behind, (possibly slowed by the need to show proper attention to his bride along for her first Hua Hin run) ran on home with front runners, May and Tom, coming in at 55 minutes. A nice run in a new and lovely setting.
With an adjacent road side hut and tables available the pack gathered for drinks and introductions. The Visitors were Dutchman Add Van Nus (Long Legs) from Petaling Hash in Kuala Lumpur and his wife Detty (a virgin hasher); Taxi Tosser (TT) and Taxi Tosser's Tootsie (TTT) from the Donnington hash in the U.K. New local members were Kob, (Ballbangers forward looking wife, a Prachuap lass) and Noi, Um and Joy three lovely charges of Khun Jit. All promised to return next run. The foreign visitors allowed that though it was a bit warm for them, they found Hua Hin hashing quite enjoyable. What they didn't know was that the evening's fun was only just begun. All the above introduced at the circle with appropriate down downs. GM Doug was dragged into the circle and given a down down for telephoning his wife from his sick bed during last months On, On, On and his lovely wife, Poo, was also given a down down for entertaining his whining. No more entertainment at the circle though the Thai girls got quite a kick out of watching Long Legs do his road side shower a la the custom of the Malaysian hashes. No coins were tossed though and Long Legs finished cleaner but no richer.
Then the pace picked up as we were all (with the exception of Bill and Terry who was worried about See Cup's progress at Chiva Som) off to the Jit's Chicken Coop restaurant. It was our normal hash dinner and On On On, but our British visitors were quite surprised, "you do this after every run?". Well yes what do you do in the U.K.? "Oh we just run to the pub and get pissed". Well ok, but we like our Asian style. Let's have a proper sit down with some decent food and then ease into the booze, right dear? Needless to say (for those in the know) but a great meal and great time at the Chicken Coop. Khun Jit is a great hostess. But Wait! The night wasn't over. Under the leadership of Jaew, Tom and May led the four visitors, with Ballbanger and Kob, off to Hua Hin and Jays Restaurant and Pub on the Soi behind the Temple in the central area. New and delightful place. Great music (Elvis) and dancing and drinking until the wee hours. Good run, great dinner and even greater finale. Join us in two weeks, August 24th, for our next run (to be set by Ballbanger) and who knows what after. Twice a month?? Yes, we intend to have hashing on a fortnightly basis from now on.

Football Fever

An overcast Sunday afternoon, a pitch that looks like something out of a wildlife documentary on the Kalahari desert, and fifteen expats in blue football kits; the setting for Hinchester Uniteds first official football match. The match hosted and arranged by Pol. Col. Jirasit Mahintoratep of the Highway Police took place at Salesian school on Petchkasem Road. Hinchester Utd are Hua Hin's newly formed farang football team (with a couple of Thai's to make up for the lack of fitness on the expats side!) whose first outing was against the Highway Police squad. One of the Hinchester players, Anthony, even flew back from Phuket especially to play.
A good crowd turned out on the day to cheer on the teams, and after the formalities and team photos the ref blew the whistle for kickoff. A good first half with chances at both ends but it was the Police who opened the scoring after a poor clearance. It wasnt long before Hinchester Utd equalized with a fine strike from young Peter. The blues took the lead after around 30 minutes with a goal from Thai striker, Num, and the Police scored again just before half time, levelling the score at 2-2 as both teams took a well deserved rest.

Fatigue started to show halfway through the second half as Hinchester Utd began to run out of steam and the Highway Police took the lead and then increased it in the final ten minutes with the final score being 5 - 2.
A great day was had by all, both players and spectators, and regardless of the scoreline the aim of the match was friendship and 'sanuk'. The after-game celebrations were held at Baan Hua Hin where good food, cold beer and a Thai Elvis Presley was enjoyed by all.

The Hinchester Utd squad would like to thank the Highway Police and everybody who came along to offer support. Training sessions with Hinchester Utd are at Stamford on Sundays, 5pm.

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GOLF
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TENNIS
Contact: Thierry at Brasserie de Paris 01-826 6814
SHOOTING
Contact: Bill at Buffalo Bills 01- 481 9637, or Dawn Poole on 01-981 4406
PARACHUTING
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DARTS
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G0-KARTING
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FOOTBALL
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CHESS
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POOL
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DIVING
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September 1st - Belgian, Spa Francorchamps
Course Details
Circuit length: 6.968 km
No of laps: 44
Race distance: 306.592 km
Lap record: Michael Schumacher (GER), 2001, Ferrari, 1min 49.758
History
In every sense one of the classics on the calendar. A circuit both spectacular and emotive; La Source hairpin, the downhill plunge to Eau Rouge, the forest setting and the longest lap distance in the World Championship.
But the weather and size of the track means it can be problematic for drivers. It can be dry in one place and wet in another.
Some of the course follows public roads, but the track boasts excellent facilities for teams, officials and media. It has been the home of the Belgian Grand Prix on a permanent basis since 1985.
Previous Winners
Year Driver Team
2001 M Schumacher Ferrari
2000 Hakkinen McLaren
1999 Coulthard McLaren
1998 Hill Jordan
1997 Schumacher Ferrari
1996 Schumacher Ferrari
1995 Schumacher Benetton
1994 Hill Williams
1993 Hill Williams
1992 Schumacher Benetton
1991 Senna McLaren
1990 Senna McLaren

September 15th - Italian, Monza
Course Details
Circuit length: 5.77 km
No of laps: 53
Race distance: 305.772 km
Lap record: Mika Hakkinen (FIN), 1997, West McLaren Mercedes, 1min 24.808
History
The original banked track built in 1922 has long since been abandoned, with the modern Monza boasting fast sweeping corners and long straights. Some of the corners have been tightened a little in the interests of safety in recent years and chicanes have been brought into play.
Monza is the real home of the Italian Grand Prix, which has been staged here every year but one since 1950, and the "tifosi" or fans add to the unique atmosphere.
Recent Winners
Year Driver Team
2001 J Montoya Williams
2000 M Schumacher Ferrari
1999 Frentzen Jordan
1998 Schumacher Ferrari
1997 Coulthard McLaren
1996 Schumacher Ferrari
1995 Herbert Benetton
1994 Hill Williams
1993 Hill Williams
1992 Senna McLaren
1991 Mansell Williams
1990 Senna McLaren

September 29th -USA, Indianapolis
Course Details
Circuit length: 4.195 km
No of laps: 73
Race distance: 306.235 km
Lap record: Juan Pablo Montoya, 2001, Williams, 1min 14.448
History
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit makes its Formula One debut as host this year, the first U.S Grand Prix since 1991 in Phoenix which was quoted by Martin Blundell as being “the biggest disaster ever.” In a country where sport is dominated by football, basketball and the like, nobody knew where it was, and as a consequence only a small number of spectators attended.
However, Indianapolis Speedway officials believe that this track will attract up to 150,000 spectators. This circuit has a long spanning history, attracting thousands of American fans every week, which is why the IMS believe that this is the perfect venue to attract Americans to Formula One.
The Indianapolis track is in the record books for holding the oldest automobile race in America, which opened in 1909 and became host to the Indianapolis 500 in 1911, the latest winner being Kenny Brack in 1999.
Former World champion, Jacques Villeneuve is no stranger to the Indy car circuit, having won the Indy 500 and PPG Cup in 1995. However, Formula One stars with high profiles such as Villeneuve will provide something of a culture shock to the American fans, with wages higher than some American football stars and team annual budgets peaking at $100 million. Speedway will have to work very hard to attract the same glamour that is attached to other F1 circuits.
Recent Winners
Year Driver Team
2001 Hakkinen McLaren
2000 M Schumacher Ferrari

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