SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1928.
Sport Columns
DEMPSEY AGAIN.
TO MEET GENE TUNNEY IN SEPTEMBER?
TEX RICKARD'S VIEW,
New York, Yesterday. Mr. Tex Rickard has announced Jack Dempsey's return to the ring. It is anticipated that Dempsey will meet. Gene Tunney for the third time in September.
GOLF CLUB.
TO-MORROW'S STARTING
TIMES.
FANLING COURSE,
Royal Hong Kong Golf starting · times at Fanling morrow are as follow:-
to.
"ARMY'S DOUBLE,
UNITED SERVICES SOCCER SHIELD..
YESTERDAY'S FINALS.
THE CHINA MAIL,
The Army secured a "double" yesterday at the expense of the Royal Navy, as soldiers beat sallers
TAILTEANN GAMES.
IRISH FESTIVAL NEXT AUGUST.
TO BE HELD IN DUBLIN.
and involving in all over six thou- sand competitors were carried out) in a manner that reflected the ability of the Irish people to handle such an undertaking with credit to their country,
Champions' Views. In an interview given to the American Press at that time, Irishmen the world over are new Osborne, the World's all-round looking forward with more than Athletle Champion, said "that in his in both finals in the United Ser-ordinary interest to the bistoric whole experience, which included vices soccer shield tournament. Talitiann Games In Dublin in the Olymple Games he had yet to In the senior division, the 2nd August next. The opening cere- find such a perfect plece of organ- Batt. King's Own Scottish Border-mony has been fixed for Saturday,isation; and in no place wore com
This view ors defeated 11.M.S. "Titania" by August 11, and during the follow-petitors trented better.". Club three goals to nll. The infantry-ing fortnight the Capital of the was also placed on record by such men were superior but it was not Irish Race will witness a festival in outstanding men as Eve, the 9.24 a.m. F. H. Bloxham, L. R. they opened the scoring.
un 25 minutes after half-time-that sport only second to the Olympic at World's Swimming Champlon, Me-. Amsterdam. Not only will Sport Master, the South African Walking Andrewes.
In the junior division, the Re- in all its features be catered for Champion and others of note, So I. H. Genre, X. Marton. serve XI of the 2nd Entt. Scots but Art, Literature and, Music as favourably did these Games im- A. D. Humphreys, H. A. Guards defeated H.BI.S. "Iroquoia" well. Side by side with this compress themselves on the competing by three gonia to one. The petitive programme covering simul-nations that the Competitors and their Managers made no secret of Guardsmen were two up and then taneously some acore of venues the sailors notched their solitary there will be a series of social their determination to see to it that point, all in the first half. In the functions unequalled perhaps, in from the points of view of finance second half the losera missed number and variety by any other and general organisation the Tail- several chances and then the Capital of its size in a similar space teann Games would be placed on an Guards put on their third goal.
of time.
equal footing with the Olymplads for 1928, New Zealand
had
Al- ready taken this step and the Gen- eral Council in Dublin believes that the other nations will follow. With few exceptions the Olympic Games at Amsterdam conclude: before August. 11, the due to
date of the opening of Aonach Tail teann.
Mr. Rickard said that he was of the opinion that, fluency had not
9.28 0.32
"
9,40
++
made a sufficiently good showing 9.30 against Delaney to warrant Heeney-Tunney match in June, but many of the best American boxing critics do not share Rickard's 9.44 opinion. Reuter's American Ser- vice.
9.48...
9.52
Note: I will be recalled that Tex Richard had previously an- nounced Jack Dempsey's retire- 9.56 ment. Heeney might have had a title match if he had knocked 10,00 Delaney out.]
How Heeney Won.
10,04
10.08
New York, Thursday. Tom Heeney, the New Zealand; heavyweight champion, won
on 10.12 points in a keen fifteen rounds contest for the right to meet Gene Tunney, defeating Jack Delaney.
10.16
10.20
*
10.24
77
Heeney's bulldog methods over- come the flashier and more subtle Delaney, who afterwards paid a gunerous tribute to the New Zoa- fander's ability and apertemanship. 10.28 Heeney won because he was the
10.32 aggressor throughout, although the margin of points was very narrow,
Repter's American Service.
Immediate Future.
10.30
10.40
New York, Inter. Rickard said that at present he 10.44 intended to match Heeney with the winner of the Sharkey v. (tisko fight 10,48 on March 12, unless the latter bout produces an outstanding opponent to meet Tunney in the first of two fight which the world's heavy 10,56 weight champloo wants this year. 11.00 -Reuter's American Service.
TENNIS TOURNEY,
NG SZE-KWONG THROUGH
1st ROUND.
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
Ng Szo-kwong followed
T.
10.52
**
Lammert.
A. 11. Ferguson, A. B. Stewart.
W. L. Alexander, J. Harrop.
A, Leach, T. S. Whyte- Smith.
A. B. Purves, A. E. Livsaman.
A., R. Cox, G. Vickers. G. C. Moxon, P. P. J. Wodehouse.
C. L. Shank, W. Murray.'
C.
M. H. Ivy, A. Sommer- felt.
T. D. E. Pendered, G. Murray.
ILE. the General Officer Com- manding (Major-General C. C. Luard) presented the Shields to the respective captains and silver cups to members of the winning teams. He was thanked by the Rev. F. P. W. Alexander, chairman of the committee. Mrs. Luard was present during the senior match,
arc
International Programme.
Older Than Olympiads. More ancient than the Olympiads, Aonach Tailteann, the Gaelic term for the Tailteann Games, Is an event of great histeric importance to the Emerald Isle, Over the im-
five mense stretch of fifteen centuries, of them being prior to the coming of Christianity, the Games of Tailteann were Of the International Programme celebrated in Tara of the in Dublin, Athletics are fixed for Kings, Ireland's ancient Capi-August 15, 16, 17 and 18, Hurling tal, at intervals of four years and Football and Handball on Aug. 12, always in the first fortnight of 19 and 26 respectively. Swimming C. W. Jeffries, F. G. Led to represent the Kowloon F.C. August. Ireland then, as now, had on Aug. 20, 21, 22 and 23, Boxing, Ist XI. v. Hong Kong F.C. to-day her internal barriers but there is 23, 24 and 25, Rowing, 24 and 25 J. H. Andrew, J. W. on the H.K.F.C. ground, kick-off at no instance on record where Kings. and Golf, which is made Interna Alabaster,
4.15 p.m., in the Senior Shield com- Princes and people failed to unite tional, for the first time, will take S. A. Arthur, D. Forbes. Petition:-Angus; Wheeler, Dod-in friendly rivalry on the sacred through its programme during the R. P. Moodie, R. Wshon: Hedley, Sims, McKelvie; ground of Tara.
week beginning August 12, Duncan, Kernick, Northey, Muir,
E. R. Hallifax, Davidson.
E.
R. F. Lindaci, J. W. Franks,
Wheeler.
Garrett.
K.F.C. SHIELD TEAMS.
The following have been select
W. A. Butterfield, J., Milea Reserves:-Reed, Vickars.
The following have been select. ed to represent Kowloon F.C. 2nd
Cameron.
Lt. Comdr. Brown, F.
J,
"de Rome.
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D. J. Gilmore, K. Morrison,
+1
MARS.
Games of Tara.
The Games of Tarn, however, faded away at the time of the | XI. v. China. Athletic to-day on the Anglo-Saxon invasion,
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on application from the Secretary. Credits 4 months' sight 2/14 p.m., in the Junior Shield competi-750 years the Celtie people vowed Aonach Tailteann. Dublin. In re Documentary 4 months
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ARMY MEETING.
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Honda's example in being an ex- China Command golf meeting, play-
HOCKEY MATCH.
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Army Legal Profession and Commerce witnessed in the opening in Arts, Literature, Music and. Gov- On New York- The 2nd Batt. King's Own Scot likely to fade from the memory of the guests of the Nation during Credits 60 days! sight 50%
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In that great parade heralded in by the sound of Artillery, the ring-
SWIMMING.. champion who needed the full fiveed at Fanling, were as follow-
ing of Church bells at a distance, sets to get through the first round Command Championship:win
the blowing of bugles and the soft of the open singles championshipner, Capt. G. L. Tyringham; runner-
Programme For Men And the full Olympic representation of music of Celtic Pipera wore found
Ladies. in the HK.C.C. tennis tournament. up, Major T. C. Bowie, R.A.M.C.
Australia, New Zealand and Canada Cheng Chi-wing was the player Handicap-winner, Lt. H. Mus-side since the present season began, as well as the great majority of
International swimming events who extended Ng Sze-kwong and son, R.A.; runner-up, Capt. G. L. only three players, Storer, the cap- those of the United States, the will be held under the laws of the he once led by two sets to one. Tyringham. There were several other interest.
tain, Bedford and Whitehouse re-Argentine, Brazil, England, Scot-Irish Amateur Swimtaing Associa- ing matches, the results being:
land, Wales and South Africa. The tion.
Six competitors may enter in each On demand Irish in Newfoundland, France, Open Singles,
Gene Tunney has been made a Spain and Italy were also repre- event from each country, but only Gold Leaf, 100 fine Ng Sze-kwong beat Cheng Chi- Musson, R.A.
Cast: G. Le Gros, R.A. and Lt. He member of the Madison Square sented in that march past of Celtic four can compete in each event:-
(per tael) wing, 7-5, 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Garden Athletic Club, commonly Gladiators. Not only was the open-style; 100 Metres, back stroke; 200 Men's Events: 100 Metres, free
Sovereigns (Bank's Ho Ka-lau boat E. W. Railton ners, 2nd Batt. Scots Guards; run-He is the first boxer to be admitted gymnastic display by 1,000 boya. Metres, free style;, 200 Metres,
known as the "600 millionairea.""ing ceremony which Included 僖
buying rate),
9.80 Silver oz.)
26% Rev. F. P. W. Alexander beat II. run, Royal Army Medical Corps to this exclusive society, which has and subsequently an international breast stroke: 400 Metres, free Bay per a Hong
waiting list of 2,000, says match in Hurling-Shinty between style; 800 Metres, free style; 1,500
Keng Reuter, Dempsey is a holder of the Gaels of Ireland and Scotland heights of 6 metres and 8 metres; Chinese Copper Centa 6% prem
Metres, free style; Diving from Chines Copper Cash nom.
3% prem
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Rate of Native la member of the club.
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terest
7% p.a. Chinese Sub. Coin. 30 % dia. Hong Kong Sub. Coln Por.
6-1, 6-0, 6-1,
R. Trumper 6-3, 6-1, 6-0.
H. D. Rumjahn beat N. Inagaki
6-3, 6-2, 6-1.
Y. Snjiki beat R. P. Lonsdale 6-4, 8-6, 6-2.
Inter-unit Championship:-win-
"A" team.
H.K.C.C. TEAM'S.
Hong Kong Cricket Club teams. A chosen for friendly matches com- mencing at 2 p.m. to-day were us follow:-
Lim Peng-chin beat F. J Remedios 1-6, 6-2, 8-6, 6-1.
A. D. Humphreys received walk-over from Ng Sze-cheung.
Club Championship, Major W. B. Stevenson boat A. D. Humphreys 7-5, 6-3.
Handicap Singles "B".
1st XI. (home) v. G. R. Sayer's XI-H. R. B. Hancock (Captain), T. E. Pearce, A. W. Hayward. Rev. Dr. C. H. Burton (rec. 15/1)|E. K. Quick, H. Owen Hughes, C. beat M. D. Scott (rec. 5/6) 4-6, D. Wales, Capt. A. G. Dobbie, N. 0-4, 6-3,
Thorp, O. Moor, B. R. Dockett, K. H. Batger.
WHO IS THE WORLD'S BEST PLAYER?
SOME FANCY KOZELUH.
2nd XI. (away) v. Civil Service C.C. 2nd XI.-J. N. Owen, J. E. Hancock, L, A. R. Duncan, S. J. Jordain, J. R. Collis, E. R. West, F: L Thomson, A. W. Brown, H. M. Spence, and 2 others to be
Who is the best lawa tennis selected. player in the world-an amateur
or professional?-asks Mr. Stanley
N. Doust in a London paper.
CHESS SURPRISE.
K. Kozeluh so impressed some admirers by his play in the recent professional championships at
H. B. Randall created a surprise Beaulieu that they are willing and anxious to wager as much as £500 last night by defeating C. M. that Kozeluh will beat in a 5-gst Sequeira, the holder, in the match either R. Laccate or W. T. Colony's chess championship which Tilden, the two best amateur lawn is now nearing its concluding tennis players in the world to-day. stage,
World-wide Attention.
Lacoste,
At present Sir Henry Pollock
and D. E. Carvalho load with 7 I hear (says Mr. points each for 8. games played. Doust), is keen to meet Kozeluh, The holder is next with 6 pofats and is confident that he can win. for 8 games.
Kozoluh, on the other hand, is
equally sure of winning.
Therefore, if permission bo ob-
The Guy's Hospital Rugby "cnp-
tained for Lacoste to play Kozelub
(Continued at foot of next
"SUNDAY HERALD" CUP SOCCER.
SCOTLAND HAS NOW"
WON THE TWO BIGGEST. SPORTING EVENTS OF
THE SEASON,
ST ANDREWS BALL,
AND THE
"SUNDAY HERALD CUP,"
EVERYONE WAS. AT THE SOCCER MATCH
SCOTLAND
'THEY'VE STARTED EARLY
HAD DECIDED
LONG BEFORE THE KICK OFF
THAT THEY
WERE GOING
TO WIN, AND.
THIS IS A CLOSE-UP
OF HC GLINCHEY
WHO, WHEN HE
WAS NOT STOPPING THE
(the former, of course, would not tain, G. G. Cameron, who is in his CHINESE FROM. receive any monetary considera-last year at hospital, will be found tion), it would settle the question in the ranks of London Scottish PASSING HIM,
of whether the best professional next season.
player ta inferior. In skill to the beat amateur.
[
The home soccer-Queen's Park Such a match would attract Rangers v. Newport County, Divi, world-wide intorest and also bastension III. match postponed from the much desired open lawn tennis December 31, has bëên rearranged championships.
for Good Friday at Newport.
WATHEM
PASSING
INSTEAD,
•THE CHINESE SUPPORTERS. CAME ALONG FULL OF ENTHUSIASM FOR CHINA BUT WERE SO IMPRESSED WITH THE SCOTTISH PLAY
VERY SPIRITED BEGINNING
•WHILST CHINA MADE A
Column.)
THAT WHEN THEY LEFT. THEIR HÁTS HAD TAKEN ON A DISTINCT SCOTTISH CHARACTER AND BEY
THEMSELVES SHOKED
SCOTLAND MADE A MUCH BETTER
ENDING.
DORROWED CIGARS.
·AND AS 'THE ENDING IS THE PART. WHICH COUNTS, SCOTLAND TOOK THE
THERE WERE QUITE A LOT OF GOALS
IN THE AME, AND THE CHINESE GOALIE
SAID HE FOUND HOST
HIS ENE THEM AT
How Scotland Defeated China.
CUP
HE ALSO SAID [HE HOPED THAT WHEN THE
· NEXT COMPETITION ∙WAS HELD ALL THE SCOTTISH PLAYERS NOULD BE BACK IN
SCOTLAND. STAN
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Team Race, 400 metres, teams of four, each competitor to swim 100 metres; Water Polo.ed
Arrangements have been made for the rebuilding of the now con- tral hall of the City Temple, which was burned down recently. The main hall has already been rebullt but, owing to lack of funds, work Ladies' Events: 100. Metres, free on the central hall had tobe post- style; 200 Metres, free. style; 400 poned. Now, however a number Metres, free style; Team Race, 400 of merchants have consented to as metres, teams of four, each compati-sume responsibility for the money tor to swim 100 metres, Diving and work will be started in the from heights of 2 and 6 matres. near