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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1925.
AMATEUR ATHLETE.
COUNTY CRICKET.
HOBBS NEAR W. G. GRACE'S RECORD:
MURCHISON AND THE A. A. A.
LATEST RESULTS,
Will he do is-That is the question ericketers all over the world are asking themselves whep considering the feats this season. at Home. of J. B. Hobbs, the Surrey professional batsman and All-England player in the latest results to hand. he is given as having made another three-figure score. Actording to Wisden he had 110 centuries in first-class cricket to his credit at the end of last season.
He made four in Australia.' making his ́tally 114. This season he has made 11 te date, bringing his total up to 125, which is only one behind the record of 126, standing in the name of Dr. W. G. Grace.
Followers of Surrey in Hony kong-and there are quite a use ful number of them-will be pleased to read also that Hobbs is the first this year to reach the 2,000 agure, having already led
(Renter's Service)
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London, July 21.
An incident which occurred in the early days of the strike had its Murchison made a statement sequel at the Central Magistracy through the English Amateurs morning when True Sub Athletic Association that he in no Inspector C. T., Alexander charged way jeopardised his amateur before Mr. S. B. 13. Melitory two status and was content to leave inxicab drivers with refusing to the matter in the hands of the secopt fare. English and American Associa
tions.
THE CHINA MAIL.
The complainant, Mr. R. A. D. Forrest Second Magistrate), stated; [This famous American sprin-in evidengs that it 445 p.m. on ter appeared at an athletic meet-une 24, he was standing outside ing in Britain and his status was the Post Office building with Dr. questioned.]
Anderson and Mr. Kinross. It was minit very heavily, but after it bad subsided a little he approached one of two taxicaba standing abreast at Peter Street and told the driver to take him to Happy Valley. The driver stated that he could not. suit the engme, and started to opon
Warsaw, July 21-Following an explosion of the boilers of the Polish torpedo boat Kaszub. the vessel sank in dock at Dunzig.
Three seamen were killed and others injured. The newspapers suggest that the accident was due to foul play by Communists or German Nationalists and demand to the 1.000 stage. Other good the strictest enquiry into the news for Surreyites includes the circumstances.--Reuter. defeat of Kent at Blackheath and: the moving up to second place in the championship us the result of.
Peking, July 21-Foreign tele: another tapse on the part of grams from Canton state that all Lancashire, who went down to Britons have been instructed to Middlesex in spite of their bowling leave Wuchow, including the talent. Yorkshire have shedded Customs officials, owing to a strict two more points, and there is a buyeoL. Food supplies have still a chance of a keen struggle been cut off from the American the end when it had already runboat as well IS British seemed as if Yorkshire (the residents-Reuter. champions) would have another
walk-over.
The results, as cabled, are given" below. together with the table to
date. Several surprises are in eluded, expetially the away-from-|| home victories.
Red Rose Go Down.
(Reuter's Serrite,"
London. July 21. At Manchester (Cecil Parkin's benefit) Lancashire lost to Mithile- sex by 215 runs. Scores
Middlesex 410 runs. Hearne, J. W. made 78. the Hon. C. N Bruce 59. Hendren. E. 118.
Lanes 238 runs. Barnes, J. R. made 84; Nigel Haig tock 6 wickets for 70 runs.
Notts 103 rand for 9 wickets Waddington, A. took 6 wickets for
59 runs.
[In the first match at home, the champions won outright.]
Gilligan and Tale.
At Eastbourne Sussex beat Warwickshire by nine wickets. Scores
runs.
Warwick 239
Bates, 1. A made 104: Tate. M. W. took 6 wickets for 69 runs..
Sussex 300 Funs. A. E. R. Gilligan, the England captain, nude 66 and Tate 73 not out.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received instructions from The Hon. Captain Superintendent of Police to sell by Public Auction on.
FRIDAY,
the 24th July, 1926, at 11 a.m. at Godown No. 2, The China' Provident, Loan & Mort- gage Co., Ltd., West Point.
(For Account of the Concerned.) 800 SACKS FLOUR. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hongkong. July 22, 1925.
THE Undersigned have received structions to sell by Public
Auction
on
FRIDAY,
up the bonnet of his car, Witness the 24th July, 1925, at 11.30 am.. dien approached the driver of the for ear with the same realt at their Sales Room, Duddell
Witness, then noted the numbers of
Street. the cars, and proceeded on his way by another takeab, which arrived later.
One of the accused stated that shortly before the complainant wanted to hire his car he had to re-j
other fare, as he had found, after ranking up, that water had
red the magneto owing to the lavy rain and he could not get the
ghie to start. He therefore knew! at the engine was of order and told the complainant so,
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(For Account of the Concerned.)
One Case containing 10 Pieces
Voile.
Two Pieces Cashmere. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong. July 22, 1925,
TO LET.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The Steamship
"KENDAL CASTLE " FROM NEW YORK.
informed that all Goods are being Consignees of Cargo are hereby
landed at their risk into the Godowns of the China Provident Loan & Mortgage Co. Ltd., whence and or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forward- ed unless notice to the contrary be given before 21st instant....
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeli ject to rent. vered after 27th inst., will be sub-
All claims against the steamer, must be presented to the under- signed on or before the 6th prox. or they will not be recognised.
All broken. chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Go- downs, where they will be examin ed on the 27th inst. at 10 a.m. by our surveyors Messrs. God- dard & Douglas.
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Bill of lading will be counter- signed by
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong. 21st. July. 1925,
reed T Central round Flour. Po DOLLAR ACADEMY
that the presene of water in the maghele would prevent the engine starting, but submitted that the two Enced should have posted their ears to the rear. even as far as Make Pier or th tempany's garage, when they found that the ergines were out of order; or else have to. ported the offer to the rice They did nothing and continued to
py
stand.
a front position th
His Worship nccepted the pleg put forward by the device Heat I was gaining heavily at the time, and
diseluged both the nevused.
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Warwick 190 runs. Croom. DISASTER INQUIRY. Medicine, ki te Raid, Shanghai
A. J. made 54: Cox, G., took 6 wickets for 46 runs.
Sussex 130 runs for 1 wicket. ROSER AND TRY VISIT Parks, J. H., made 56 and Cook, T. 57, both not out.
Middlesex 265 Funs for. 7 wickets declared. N. Haig munie [Sussex have obtained ample
67.
revenge
Lancs. 222 runs. Makepeace, match]
as they lost the first
Essex Going Strong.
H. made 74, Watson, F.. 82; Hearne look 6 wickets for 66 runs,
Middlesex won the first match, easily at Lord's and this is a re- Scores:-- turn fixture.]
Surrey's Huge Innings. At Blackheath, Kent lost to their neighbours and traditional enemies. Surrey, by an innings and 69 runs! Scores:-
Kent 281 runs, t, P.-Johnstone Rugby, who was a Cambridge Blue in 1919-20) made 60, Wool ley. F. E. 78, and Hubble, J. C. 54. Surrey 547 runs for 5 wickets declared. Hubbs, J. B. made 105 and is the first to reach 2,000 runs this seaso
In the mail to hand. Home papers give consulerable prontin-
SCENE.
The Po Hing Pong disaster will (be the subjent of an inquiry ad the Central Magistmes on Friday afters
At Southend Essex beat Hamp-om with Mr, S. B. B. Me Ehlerry, hire by an innings and 81 rinsing as former, and a mary com- passed of Capt. 4. D. M. Arthur Mr. J. 43. Steppmol. Herman, Mr. Ho Kam-tong, and
Essex 480 runs for 6 wickets declared. Russell. A. C.. made H, Freeman, J., 96, C. T. Ashton (Captain of Cambridge in 1923) 85. Perey Perrin 91 not out.
Hans 181 ruhs. G. M. Louden took wiekets for 28 runs.
Hants (followed-on) 224 runs, R. Aird made 52; Louden took 4 wickets for 54.
Some Small Scores.
Alter the jury had been em albed yesterday and the inquiry formally opened, the Corner said:
Geulemen, Before upeling this inquiry I feel sure you would like me express here publicly on e- leaf bf us whose dot it is to inquire into the case of this disaster. pur sere sympathy with the surv vying { relatives of those who perished.'
disaster by the Coroner and A visit was then paid to the scene
At Cardiff Glamorgan lost to Worcestershire. by 55 runs. the jurors,
Scores:--
Glamorgin
The Hongkong General Cham- ber of Commerce has. reports the Tvernacular papers, sent to the
Warrester 228 runs., Root. F.. made 63; Ryan, F. took 5 wickets ence to Hobbs being the first to for 64 raus. reach 1.800 runs this season---
195 runs. thanks to making about 20 in Arnott made 60; Root took 5 Chinese, Chamber a letter express- two innings against Worcester-- wickets for 57 runs and Pearson, ing condolence at the death of and just beating Pergy Holines of F.. 4 for 42. Yorkshire on the post.)
Mr. Chau Siu-ki in the Po Hing Sandham. A, mate 88. A.
Ryan Fong disaster. -Jenesicke 89 and T. Shepherd 207
hot bul.
Putes. Harding, H. T. W. made 71: P. G. H. Fender took 5 wickets for 63 runs and Fenley. S. 5 for 72.
Pealey was on leave from West Africa last year and played as a amateur. This sensen he has joined Sarrey's professionats]
Notts Close Shave. At Trem "Bridge. Nottingham. Yorkshire ted Notts on the first innings Stores:---
E.
Yorkshire 386 runs. Oldroyd,
Worcester 199 runs. took 5 wickets för 71 runs.
Glamorgan 172 runs. Arnott made 51; Root tock 7 wickets for 67 runs.
[Worcester also won the first match at home.]
..
Two Derby Centurions. set lost to Derbyshire by three At Weston-super-Mare Somer-
wickets. Scores:-
Somerset 321 runs. J. C. White made 67 and R. A. Ingle 89.
Derly 367 runs. Lee. G. M.. made 113 and G. R. Jackson, the captain, 105.
Somerset 202 runs.
ile 4, Kilner, R, 00. Kholes. Derby 157 runs for 7 wickets.
W. 57 and Robinson, E. 58 not out. Lee made 67 runs. Leg'was for-
Notts 312 runs.
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NORTH CHINA.
WARLORDS LATEST
MOVEMENTS.
MLADE RELIEF: POLIFICAL POSTS.
(Reuter's Service.)
Tentsin, July 1. Mur-Kai Chang Tso-lin 1-1 for Makden at 11.30 hst night
Felting, July. lunese tiroles are of the opinion
A. W. Carr, meri a Notts professional who that the departure of Chang Tso-
the captain, made 53. Whysall, started with Derby this season thom Trent-in to Mukden last
W. W. 81 and Walker. W. 74.
and has proved a tower of night, will not materially affect the Yorkshire 1-12 runs for 4 strength.]
situation. It is considered that
wickets declareth mide 50.
Sutcliffe, H. [Somerset led on the first mos mule for which he came
innings in the opening fixture.]
1.
down have been decided. It is understood that Chang Tso-lin is to efering any objection to San stage Yuch's advance on Simf, nor to 91.57 times du not anticipate that Lu Yung-hslung's resignation
Chang Trolin's departure will cause any fresh move on Tieneral Feng Yu-hshug's part.
Peking, July 21, The newly appointed Civil Gov. crnor of Anhui, Wa Ping-fisisng, lux wired the. Government declar ing that he has persuaded the Anhni 4352 dependent moment which lad military lenders to give up the in- 37.53 matened lead to serione 35.66 velopments, Wu Ping-hung is 3553ming his post at Auking on 3125 to remit ten thousand dollars for July 22. The Cabinet bas decided, 2800 famine relief in Hunau and has 27 77 also adopted, the Waichiuopus.pro- 2222 posal to open Wanhsien in Ezechinen
566 as a commercial port.
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