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SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL
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DECISION. i
GLOBE TROTTERS.
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STAR THEATRE ON THURSDAY,
Dick Norton and his band of English artistes are opening a What was assuredly one of the return visit at the Star Theatre on most astonishing decisions, ever Thursday, April 17, with. pro-
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES via PORTS,
Given locally in the boxing ringgrammes of mirth, music melody Steamship
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marked the closing session of the and burlesques The Company are Victoria Recreation Club's boxing returning to India after their suc- tournament on Saturday night. cessful season in the Far East. The big fight of the night was a The Globe Trotters after, the ten-round contest between P. O. Shanghai season played in Tien- Jim Cartlidge and A. B. Turner tsin, and Peking. Owing to their and boxing enthusiasts were look- success in these towns, a guarantee ing forward with special keenness. was put up by the British and From the start it was plain that American community of Mukden Turner was very much outclassed (Manchurin) where they
gave Consignees of Cargomust produce and as the contest proceeded it three performances. They also an Import Permit sined by the be dame evident that Cartlidge was gave two performances at New Superintendent of Imprts and Ex- holding off and simply playingchwang and two at Dairen. This ports, Hongkong, bebre Bills of with his man. Turner stuck is the first time that an English Lading will be coutersigned er 10 it gamely right through Company has played in Manchuria. Delivery Orders issued. and showed pluck and a good The Globe Trotters have, just deal of promise as a coming boxer finished their Kobe season. However, it was practically the New members of the Company where it will be examined at 10 unanimous opinion of the specta-are Miss Edna Raimonds, and Mr.am. Saturday, 19th April, 1924, tors that Cartlidge was the only Harry Reynolds late principal by Messrs. Anderson & she, Marine inan in it and that he was only baritone of the Royal Opera, Surveyors. refraining from putting his man Convent Garden and Royal Albert out in order to let the "house"
Hall, London, get its money's worth
Other members are Mr. Dick it was the fact that the winner Norton, Miss Lalle Forbes, Mr. Wils not taking the seriously which influenced Mr. Jack Crichton, Miss Florence W. S. Bailey's decision. At any Broadhurst, and Mr. Wallingford
harm Tate, who are all already well rate the verdict cannot 'Cartlidge's well established known in Hongkong.
Booking is open at Messrs. further was reputation enhanced by his clever exhibition Moutrie and Co,. on Saturday night, and it may perhaps encourage Turner though
which
Perhaps
contest
PARIS GREEN."
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AN UNBEATEN RECORD, he must have been as surprised in the building as anyone By drawing with the Hongkong when the referee pointed to Football Club in the deciding him as the winner. Cartlidge is match of the season on Saturday, not likely to take such chances South China became champions next time. When the last round of the Hongkong League. In the ended, Cartlidge seemed as fresh
Brimming over with good fan other matches, Titania" deas when he entered the ring but cisively beat the R.G.A. and the Turner was clearly "under the .and high spirits is the big picture
Ambrose" and Kowloon regis- weather.
now showing at the, Star Theatre. The other houts were the finals "Paris Green" is its name and the tered a score less draw.
of the various
chief actor is Charles Ray. Many BOAT WANTED-Sall Sail-by events which had been contested engaging roles has this popular carlier in the week and most of young man played before, but be cheap. Write D. JAllfree, them produced willing, if not never one with greater boyish Murray Barracks, Hongkig. always very scientific, scraps.
appeal than this. Returning home- The results were :-
from the war, he is the idol of his Bantamweights (Boys): Jlittle home township. All is joy- Dillon, S.J.C., and A. Myccok, until his sweetheart jilts him. This G.S., opened up the night's pro- she does when his glory is at its' gramme with a lively set-to. greatest, during the grand barn Dillon, who was half a stone dance given in his honour. Black heavier, won
Brief results were HONGKONG LEAGUE -DIVISION 1, South China ... H.K, Cinb... 1 Titania....... 6 R.G.A.. ......O Ambrose......... 9 Kowloon..... o HONGKONG LEAGUE. DIVISION 11. Club de Rec..... 5 Bluebell 2 Marazion...... 2 R.G..A...... o
championship
Bantamweights (men):-Much Bess exciting was the contest in which F. C. Jenner, (University) won the Men's Amateur Bantam weight Championship of the V.R.C. from Tpr, Hollands (R.G.A.), who gave in in the second round after Ee had damaged his hand.
SOUTH CHINA V. H.K.F.C. The South China team drew their usual big crowd supporters to the Club's ground. They watched fairly even play for about twenty minutes before they saw the Club open the score with their only goal of the game. It was a pretty com- bined movement initiated by Angus whose free kick, awarded as a penalty for Wong Pak-chong's fouling Bishop, sent the ball well in the centre. Watsen headed to Middleweights (Men): Ple. Howard who did not hesitate to Pooley (East Surreys) well won shoot. He lifted the ball well the title from L S. H. Penford, above Lau's head and Lau was who fought pluckily but decided unable to stop it. Shortly after- in the third round that he had had wards, the club almost added enough. another goal when Watson finish. Lightweights
CTOSS
(Men): The
ed off a solo effort by shooting spectators got the full value of hard at the goal. This time, how their money out of the contest ever, Lau saved. A series of Club between A.B. Cushion "Despatch) attacks were fruitless, chiefly and L. Tel. Emerson ("Marazion") owing to South China's sound It was a clever bout with very defence and when South China little between the pair but Cushion recovered and bombarded the forged on points towards the end Club goal, Rodger in goal had a and got the verdict. warm time. On one occasion Lightweights (Boys):-G. Danen- Li Wai-tong tried a fast berg (S. J. C.) lost to K., Jenner shot. Rodger saved (K. B. S.) after a very creditable magnificently by throwing three rounds had been fought. himself full length on the ground Featherweights (Men):-L. S. and turning the ball round the post. Codner ("Carlisle ") just managed South China's equalising goal to secure the verdict over Pre. Joy did not come until after the (Surrey's) but he had very little in- interval. Their persistent attacks deed to spare. would inevitably end in a goal, Heavyweights (Boys)-The bout It was just after Bishop retired between F. Samy (D.B.S.) and U. injured that the goal was scored. Ram (D.B.S.) ended disappointing. Chan Kwong-in, with a corner-ly. After a few seconds Ram kick dropped the ball near caught one in the eye and decided the front of the goal and that the 'game was not worth the Forsyth in attempting to clear candle. turaed the ball into his Welterweights (Men)-Marine own net. The Chinese supporters Fordham ("Carlisle ") did most cheered to the echo. Towards the of the attacking in his con end, neither team managed to get test with Lance Corpl. Barber the winning goal and South China (Surreys) and just managed to retired champions undefeated win. through a lucky gift goal.
Heavyweights
despair settles upon him. Then comes a dainty little bit of Paris! looking for him, after which things| began to happen! This sequel is a delightful comedy, one which Kowloon people can thoroughly enjoy--Hongkong people too, for that matter, since its appeal is
universal.-
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
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HONGKONG BOXING -ASSOCIATION.-
SIXTH TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON.
SATURDAY, April 26th, at 9.15 p.m. at the THEATRE ROYAL
MAIN EVENTS
Fifteen Round Contest for the
(Men): Clin-Heavyweight Championship of The match was well contested.ching spoilt the heavyweights final the Colony and the Hongkong Ex- The Club tried a newcomer Norton, between Pic. Eaton (Surreys) and change Brokers' Association's Belt. who was evidently not used to the Gar. Harle (R.G.A.). Eaton won a
hard ground, South China had a strong and well combined eleven. On Easter Monday they will play a-specially-selected team.
CLUB DE RECREIO V
"BLUEBELL,"
fairly even and not remarkably exciting contest.
Middleweights (Boys):- F. Zimmern (D.B.S.) and B. Fer- nandez (SJ.C.) furnished the last
C. P. O. Callaghan
Bombardier Barton.
V.
Also
'.
One Bantamweight, Two Welter weight, Two Lightweight, One bout of the programme and a Featherweight, contests, each of six good even contest it was. nandez eventually won.
Fer Rounds,
BOOKING at MOUTRIE'S Members on the 24th April 1924
General Public from the 25th April 1924.
The majority of the goals
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. obtained in the match between the
At the close of the evening's Club de Recreio and the "Blue- bell" eleven were scored in the sport Major General Fowler who, second half. At half-time the goals in addition to the Hon. Sir Claud were even 1-1, Sadler opening for Sever, had been an interested the sailors and L. Rocha for the spectator, presented the prizes Club. Pemberton gained the lead. and acknowledged the debt the ing point for the Bluebell, but Services owed the V.R.C. for its Ogley equalised and Fuertes hospitality, Mr. R. C. Witchell. BILLIARDS
the hon, secretary, thanked all.
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At Scokumpoo the "Titania"!
took the next goal. Ogley and who had helped to make the Fuertes scored again before time, tournament a success, mentioning making the victory (5-2) very come the prize doners, the Hongkong plete for the Club.
Boxing Association, the Services and the officials.
Trophies were then presented to contingent, beat the R.G.A. by 6 winners and runners-up in the goals to nil; four of them being various events The challenge obtained in the second half. trophy for the school scoring the most points went to St. Joseph's The "Marazion" teams were also College, with 13. Diocesan Boys successful against the soldiers, School being second with 11, beating the R.G.A.. Reserves at "Sky" Kerrison offered three Sookumpoo by two-nil. Andrews small cups for the best losers: scored both goals. Viccars missed these being handed over to A a penalty kick for the Garrison Myrock, G. S. H. Harris, G'S.
and J. Soares, V.R.C.
USUAL PRIÇËS.
CHAMPIONSHIP
OF THE COLONY
FINAL ROUND TO-NIGHT.
R. Luz v. P. Yvanovich
Game of 1,000 points.
Commencing 6 & 9 p.m. Admission $2. and $1. Seats can be reserved. Challenge Round on Wednesday April 16.
R. C. WITCHELL, ; Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 14th April, 1024..
ing Dinghey with far. Must
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