THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1926.
"CHINA MAIL" SPORTS PAGE
INTERPORT CRICKET,
PROJECTED VISIT TO MALAYA,
STRONG REFRESENTATION.
Those who have had anything boi do with the business of getting up an Interport cricket side so play away will not need to be tolt of the difficulties: confronting the sponsors of the proposed visit ni a Hongkong team to Malaya..
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At present it is hoped that the Hongkong teum, of possibly thir teen or fourteen strong, will leave about May 15...
Names cannot be mentioned at present, as the question of leave is of paramount importance.
Mr. R. Hancock may be able to. go and if he does he will of course, be captuin
The tentative Hat shows that Hongkong will be well represented, There are a number of men who would get their places-even if' play- ing in the Colony. WBB some players in the services. It is hoped. to get together a side that will do Justice to Hongkong gricket-in sl departments batting, bowling and diuitiang:
DAVIS CUP.
DRAW FOR THE FIRST ROUND.
IN THE TWO ZONES,
(Reuter's American Service),
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Washington, March 17. The draw for the first round for the Davis Cure lawn tennis) has been drawn as follows:
European 'Zone.. Argentina v. Hungary. Spain v... Ireland. Britain v, Poland, " Rumania v. Italy. Holland v. Belgium, South Africa v. Portugall Sweden v. Switzerland. France v. Denmark. India v.. Czecho-Slovakia. Austria meets the winner of the South Africa v. Portugal tie, American Zone.
Cuba v. Canada, Japan Mexico. The Philippines meet the winner of the Japan v. Mexico tle..
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Mr. "Tam" Penree, of course,, will not be available as he will be on Feave at Home
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ARTICLES SIGNED.
LOCAL BONING MATCH FIXED UP
SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME..
In the presence of Mr. J. Brook manage the Bongkong Boxing Association), Stoff-Sergt. But u number of laternated parties, and the sport representative of the "China Mail" articles, wire signed last night between Kid Alfred and Stoker Nacgellin for the main event at Saturday night's boxing Im the Cidy Ma
The Boud will be at the feather- weight mit 26 lbs.), över 15 two-minute robagh, N.S.C. rules; with referee and two judges. Purse $400 winner $300 unil Toser" $100).
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M.C.C. TOUR.
MATCH WITH JAMAICA, DRAWN.
THREE CENTURIES.
(Reuter's Service.)
HOME SOCCER.
F. A. CUP TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE
HOW THEY FARED.
(Reuter's Service:)
THE CHINA MAIL.
London, March 17. League football matches played to-day home team given Arst) re- aulted:-
ENGLISH LEAGUE
Division L.. Arsenal 4. Sheffield 0. Everton 2 Sunderland 1. *Manchester City 0.. Blackburn 1, *Bolton 3, Manchester United 1.
Division III (South) Sonshend 0 Millwall 2
Division III (North). Chesterfield 4, Coventry 3.
Scottish League. Kilmarnock 3, *Aberdeen 0: Dundee 1,. *Celtic 2.
Teams left the semi-finals of the English and Senttish F. A. Cup competitions ure, marked with an asterisk.]
The reapcutive.tables now stand:
English League..
Division L.
Goals
LOST POSITION,
WORK OF LEAGUE NOT AFFECTED.
GENEVA CURTAIN DOWN,
(Reuter's Serviss.)
London, March 17.....
A report from Geneva, says that the German delegates Histened in their hotel to the speeches in the Assembly, and were most impress- ed with the declarations of Sir Austen Chamberlain and M. Briand, and especially with M. Briand's warm expression of friendship for Germany.
AMERICA'S TRADE.
FIGHT AGAINST BRITISH RUBBER.
MR. HOOVER'S ASSERTIONS.
(Reuters American Service)
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'Now York, March 17. The speeches in the Assembly
Addressing a meeting of mem were broadcast, being heard dis-bers of the Export Managers" tinctly in London,
Club, Mr. Herbert Hoover, Secre
do. London tary of Commerce, asserted that.
Chartered Bank the recent nght against. British Mercantile Bank A. & R. rubber control served to
do.. foreign Governments that they cun-P. & O. Rank: not with impunity mobilise raw Bank of Bast Asia.... materials to the disadvantage of
He advo Canton Insurance American consumers. cated the speediest abolition of the Government eration of ships as an essential development of the merchant arine and an extension Yangtze Insurance of America foreign trade.
He expressed the fullest con- offidence in the ability of the United States to maintain her share of the Ho urged American co-operation in European reconstruction by means of add tional loans for productive pur ронев.
The League must now retrieve the lost position. With these words plus hope the work of the League will not be arrested, but
for the baneft progress
Thus Visepunt Ishi humanity. closed a momentans session,
Brazil Loyalty.. Senhor France in the course of his opening statement. said that the work of Locarno must find a place within the framework of this League. I was not for the League to find a place within the frame work of the political constitution of Locarno. He added that the Council cannot refuse to recognise the loyalty of Brazil and the high reasons inspiring her conduct an
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ability of other nations to buy frun America. He estimate that the annual foreign debt payment would be $900,000,000, which would Benguete London, March 16.
be more than counterbalanced by Kailan Mining Ad The Times," referring to the the vast payments abroad like Langkats (Combined) ☐ do (Single). succession of intricate evolutione tourists expenditure as well as designed to give Poland at least american loans totaling $700,000,- Shanghai Exploration
Shanghal Load Teami
Raubs Kingston, March 17..
P W D L F A Pts.temporary seat on the League 1000 annually.
No Reprisals, The match between the M.C.C. Hudd'sfield .33 18 10 5 74 47 46 Council asks what is the desperate
Mr. Hoover unalterably opposedTronoh Mines Hand Jamaica was left dawn to-Sunderland..33 17 6 10 28 39 40 reason that it is critically import
on the Ural Caspiane. "day Scoresb
Arsenal 32 17 5 969 50 40 ant that Poland should have a sent reprisals by a trade war Buny 33 17 3 13 73 67 37 on the Council, and declares that part of the United States against Dock Wharves
Godowne, &e. Y Sheffold ...34 19 6 13 4 Brazil could hardly be expected to
price-fixing discriminations like. maintain an obdurate attitude in Manch. Un31 15 500
the British rubber menopoy.EK & K Wharvest. critical affairs without some assure expressed the opinion that sachRK &W. Docks.... Aston Villa...32 12 10 10 66 Everton-35 916
ance of powerful outside support.
"Nationalism and international ism have fought, and the former The signalty triumphed
A number of side stakes were put " up on the spot.
Yesterday the Frenchman was 121 b. and ABred was two pounds lightes Both men have been in training for some time, and are very fit.
They previously met twice in Saigon, bath timer over 12 rounds Naeruly
Ray Kilner, the Yorkshire and England all-rounder.
Jamalow (1st) 255 rums. Scott. made 58.
M.C.C. (1st) 476 runs for 9 wickets declared Captain T. O.. Jameson made 110, F... Waison 103 not cut. E. J. Smith 50, Roy Kilner 54.
Jamaica (2nd) 277 runs for 5. Scott made 72, Nunes wickets. Both are confident 140 not out.
of two minutes each. got the decision on the first" been- sion and the second meeting ended in a draw.
this time, and a splendid contest should be seen
The boxing publie should make point of supporting the H.K.B.A, on Saturday as the oficials (especially Mr. Brock) have gone to immense trouble to bring the men tögether.
Naogelin' has put himself in the very capable hands of Staff-Sergt. Hunt, and Kid Alfred is training with a number of beal boys, headed by from Bax and Berty Maher,
The preliminaries and semi-final for Saturday, are as previously ..announced,
SOCCER IN RAIN.
TWO LOCAL GAMES PLAYED YESTERDAY..
SURKEY'S LEAGUE WIN,
Two local football matches were played yesterday in spite of the TAIN.
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feulties would ultimately be over- come. The League would emerge Impossible At Present."
stronger than ever though the pre- Geneva, March 16. The importance of the occasion sent situation was a cruel one.
He deplored any event which un- "The shown in the anxious ex-aid the work of Locarno,
the pression on the faces of
present difficulties must disappear. Orientala delegates at the opening of the Reorganisation is necessary be-Shanghal Cottons fold). League Assembly this morning.cause it is humiliating for the The public gallery was packed, and League to be exposed to such
Miscellaneons. cameras and flashlights were more
events." (Prolonged applause) numerous than usual
He said that France regretted Canton Teen.... Bristol C-33 17 0 7 54 35 43
that Germany Cements (comb.) more than anyone
do fold) Reading 32 37 9654 39 43 sath a group near the British was not joining the League this:
n da. (new) Plymouth 377 7 7 81 55 41 delegates, eagerly discussing the session, and he paid a tribute to Brighton.30 16 60 70 54 38 situation.
the Germans for facing this event China Bitsem Millwall.31 5 8 8 53 28 38
China Lights (comb.) The proceedings opened with the without ill-humour.. Gillingham...33 15 5 13 47 37 35reading of a long statement by the
do. (old He moved a resolution regretting Southend ...37 15 3 14
do. 54 33 Brazilian delegate, Senhor Franco, that present circumstances prevent- Swindon.32 14 513 50 49 33 who based his instructions from es Germany's entry, and hoping China Prov. feomb.) Luton 33. 13.6 14 62 53 32 Rio de Janeiro, after which Sir that the matter would be settled in .... do. (old) Northants 31 13 5 13 63 6 3 Austen Chamberlain announced
do. (new) September. Newport.33.12 7 14 48 54 31 that in view of the nature of the The Assembly adopted M. Dairy Farms Watford 32 12 7.13 57 04 31 Brazilian statement it was impos-Briand's metion after statements Der. A Wing (full pd.)..
do...". Merthyr 33 8 14 52 62 30 ible for him at present to propose by various delegates.
(part pd.). Brentford....32 13. 415-35 71 30.
Hongkong Amusements. Delegates Viewer Aberdare...31 13 4 14 62 53 30 that the Assembly admit Germany Bournemouth. 32 12 6 4 49 73 30 to the League.
Herr Loudon (Holland): express-HK. Constructiona Brazil's Charlton 31 9 11 11 35 42 20: Crystal P...31 13 2 16 52 58 28 Senhor France, reading & atate-ed disentisfaction at the fallure to Hongkong Electrics The Oxford University boat race Norwich.32 DF 6 15 46 58 zment from the Brazilian Govern- admit Germany, and said that the H.K Developments South Assembly expected that the League HK Ropes: (comb.)
'do crew rowed a trial this afternoon Bristol R......31 10 6 15 59 52 26 ment, contended, that
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Mackintosh League at present. He declared secured in September.
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Sir Austen Chamberlain, after Bradford......33.215 776 35 47 Rochdale 32 19 5 8 76 48 43 announcing hia inability to propone
The Roumanian delegate gave an Grimsby31 18 7 6.70 33.43 Germany's admission, said that he Chesterfield 32 18 4 10 73.43 40 was profoundly happy that all the
(Founders) Nelson32 15.89 77 45 38 difficulties among the Locarno assurance of co-operation with the
do. (Ordinary) Hartlepools...33 to 5 12.68 62 37signatories were removed. If they Little Entente in the interests of
M. Zahle (Denmark) emphasised Watsons fold) Crewe 31 15. 5 11 55 49 35 had been the only obstacle to the peace.
do. (new) Halifax 33 13 9 12 43 46 35 admission of Germany to member-
Wm, Powells..... Ashington....34 13 9 12 59 48 35 ship of the League and a per- that the Assembly was not respon
"The Albanian delegate cause astir H.K. Telephone Coventry 32 14 5 13 50 56 33 maneat seat on the Council this sible for the present difficulties, Durham 33 15 3 15:54 $6 33pledge, for the stability of peace. Doncaster....31 11 11 9.60 49 33 would have been realised as they by pointing but that the Assembly
was summoned to admit. Germany into the League has created a sen- Rotherham...32 12 614 5071 30 earnestly hoped it might have been and demanding a vote thereon imsation in Berne, where it is felt N. Brighton...31 13 4 14 51 58 30 (Cheers.)" worth placed nicely., and Butler A resolution to alter the rules Accrington...32 13 3 16 60 80 29 It was indeed a tragedy that mediately, but the President put M.that the development will lead to
Briand's proposal..
a modification of the League On beaded, the bull entering a corner
Viscount Ishii, presiding, warmly This was all the of the Kowloon Golf Club was to Wigan 33 11 7 14 57 58 29 another difficulty should have.
statutes. of the goal.
have been discussed yesterday. Tranmere 31 12 4 15 50 69 28 arisen, but the Locarno signatories scoring. Teams were:-
There was not a quorum and the Wrexham 32 9 9 14 55 73 27 had determined that the good work tributed the spirit of sacrifice of Surreys: Douglas; 1/Eust
proposed the appointment of a Cooper, Jordan; MacCreavey, Gar-meeting was postponed till next Lincoln 32 11 4 17 50 71 26 for pence, reconciliation, and co- Sweden and Czecho-Slovakia, and
Southport.....31 7 10 14 45 60 24 operation should be interrupted.
special committee to study the pro- land, Bristowe: Charlesworth,
Walsall-33 6 5 22 45 94 17
Task Discharged...
bleme confronting the Council. Cheeseman, Humberstone, Butler, Macklesworth..
The following will represent Barrow 33 6 2 25.43 77 14
(Cheers.) HK,FC. Rodger; Gerrard, the University in a hockey match
"Worst Crisis,” Bishop; Lyon, Howard, Watson; against Diocesan 'Girls' School to- Brodie, Forsyth, Bowker, McBride, morrow, at 4 p.m., on Kowloon football groundMiss F. Wong (captain), Miss P. Ruttonjee, Miss
Morrison:
"Friendly" Match.
week.
Miss R. Kwok, Miss L. Pau, Miss
Scottish League.
Goals.
On the slippery Chinese Ho Tung, Mrs. G. W. Keeton, Celtic 30 20 6476 32 46 ground at Happy Valloy, the South China senior XI lost to the Royal
Artillery by 6-2, 7-
At half-time the score was 2 all; the gunners were 2 goals up in the Arst ten minutes.
T. C. Tseng, Miss, H. Yuen, B. K. Jap, C. K. Ong, T. P. Wu.
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Paris, March 16. Whilst regretting that there was P W D L FA. Pls rap must be postponed, but lain and M. Briand to-day are being not sufficient preparation for the that the A-re-echoed in stronger terme on all Geneva meeting, and outlining the Hearts 33 18 8-20 16 43 sembly will share my hope and sides, namely, that the League is necessity for reforming the statutes Airdrieonians32 10 4 9.82,46 42
papers consider that the postpone St. Mirron 33 16 7 10 43 45 44 confidence that the adjournment passing the worst crisis in ita of the League of Nations, the Motherwell...34 15 8 11 60 44-18 qucation shall be an adjournment history.
Commentators are particularly ment of Germany's admission is the reasonable solution, and Rangers.....32 15 5 11 68 47 37 only in order to make certain that The following have been select Falkirk 32 13 11 8 31 47 37 Germany takes her rightful place critical or an American State con- moet ed to represent the Hongkong Cowdenbeath33 16.5 12 76 60 37 next meeting in the Assembly "tributing to frustrate the ad- Locarno's achievements remain in Cricket 'Club "Outcasts" VKilmarnock...32 15 5 12 67 66 15 (Cheers, which were renewed mission of Germany and remodel tact. The following will represent the University on Saturday:-H. J. Dundee 33 12 8 13 39 50 32 when Sir Austen Chamberlain paid Hing the Council in a matter essen- The Fefit Parisien reports University 1st XI in a cricket Armstrong, C. L. R. Becher, H. C Aberdeen ...33 11 9 13 45 46.31 an eloquent tribute to Sweden and tially affecting European interests, that M. Briand declared that the match against the Hongkong C.C. Burgess, S. H. Garrod, A. W. Hay Hamilton A32 11 8 13 61 70 30 Czecho-Slovakia for their noble it is held that this is an fronte Franco-German difference was en-30 days sight (private papers on Saturday, at 2 pm. on the ward. HL Owen Hughes, G. F. Partick 3 8 11 12.53 59 27 spirit of self-sacrifice and development from the American tirely eliminated. As to Poland's University ground. Lammert, Ed. R. Mitchell, Fliberatans 33-11 17 64 64 27 generoalty making possible the re- continent, which invariably invokes candidature, they were in full overdue bank's buying me) $2
is concerned, though credit is given that Poland will receive a sent on Ramjaha (captain). HN 1. D. E. Pendered, Rev. T. B. Morton 32 10 6 16 45 69 26 moval of dificulties among the the Monroe doctrine when America accord. It is definitely understood 31ver (pro)
Raith R32 11 3 18 42 65 25 Locarno signatories). AN
to practically all the other South the Council at the same time as Balhatchet, W. M. Gittina, O. W. Powell, L. P. Ralph, Lam, Dr. D. K. Samy, D. Laing, (Bus will leave HK.C.C. at Queen's Park 33 11 3 18 55 73 25 “Humiliating,
St-Johantome 32 8 H 16 37 66 24 M. Briand also paid a tribute to American States in strongly press- Germany. In fact, the crisis occur S. Hachiuma, S. D. Shahabudin, 1.45 p.net E. Zimmern, S. Y Gitting and The Club's 2nd XI Axture v. Dundee U31 95 17 38 60 23 Czecho-Slovakin, and was profounding Brazil to abandon her attituds. Fred within the League, and does not
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