TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1928..
Sport Columns
IN THE RING.
CHANCES OF THE BIG FIGHT.
AN EASY WIN.
SOMERSET DEFEATS
WORCESTER.
London, Yesterday. Somerset beat Worcestershire by nine wickets.
Worcester 110 (White 5 for 57) and 115 (Hill 5 for 36).
Somerset 131 (Tarbox G for 54)
[By Eugene Corri.] These be early days to discuss Heeney the prospects of Tom against Gene Tunney. But the giant New Zealander has, I feel, surely captured the public mind of this country, and you may be in-und 102 for 1.-Beuter, terested to know that he is adding favourably to the Impression form- ed of him by the American critics,
With John Mortimer, who with his brother Bernard, has had all- to do with bringing him to the front, Heeney is bedding down to training, and my latest news from the other side is that, long before the date of the contest, his physical shape will have reached near to perfection,
INTERPORT BOWLS.
INVITATION TO LOCALS FROM
SHANGHAL
LADIES' HOCKEY.
SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
REDUCED SUBSCRIPTION,
were
THE CHINA MAIL,
R.
S'HAI “GIMCRACK."
CELEBRATING ALLIGATOR'S.
VICTORIES
ENJOYABLE FUNCTION.-
It was left to the veteran rućing owner in the Shanghai, Race Club, Mr. R. E. Toeg, to revive what used
to be one of the Settlement's most enjoyable functions the unofficial Gimcrack Dinner. Mr.
Toeg
TEASERS.
Answers to To-day's Questions.
1. Oh special occasions such as Coronations.
2. 1.027 to 1,034,
The second annual general meet- ing of the above Club was held at the Helena May Institute, at 5.80 p.m. on Monday, 11th instant. Miss E. J. Coppin took the chair.
Of Club Members, the following
present:
H. - Mrs. Androwa, Misses E. Baker, E. Bell, last Tuesday evening Invited a re-
3. An inert gas of the atmos- 1. Bell, E. J. Coppin, B. Franklin, presentative gathering of racing phere, discovered by Sir W. Ramsay
mon to dinner at the Race Club in In 1893. P. Goodall, M. Hanson, E. Laign, N. McNeillie,
of E. O'Hagen, M. celebration of the successes Pope, E. Russell, D. Stanion, M. Alligator, who won the Poumating
4. Henry VIII and Catherine of Cup and the Shanghai Dorby and Aragon. Wallace, J. Whyte.
Officera for the ensuing year were
was third in the Champions at the elected 18
recent Spring Meeting, and follow- follows:-Captain:--- Mr. H. B. Andrews; Hon. Secreed It up by winning the Kiangwan tary: Mies E. J. Coppin; (Aset). tions used to be regular occasions Derby Cup. Such pleasant func- Hon. Secretary---Mias P. Goodall; Hon. Treasurer:-Miss E. R. Boll. have fallen into abeyance. The en- in the racing seasons, but of Inte
The accounts were read and passed, showing a balance in hand thasinam and good-fellowship dis- Alligator had given him his seventh played at Mr. Toog's dinner were Derby win, which he believed was ample proof that the revival was very welcome.
5. James II and his first wife.
6. The Norfolk Regiment.
a China record.
Mr. A. W. Burkill, Chairman of
Mr. C. J. Tacchi, the Hon. Secre- tary of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association, has received a com- munication from the Hon. Secre-of $21.10. tary of the Lawn Bowls Associa It was announced that during tion at Shongbal asking that a team the year eight matches were play- of Hong Kong bowlers be sent toed, which four were won by the not likely to be troubled by the the Northern port for the annual Club, there lost, and one drawn colours of crimson and violet, fur- it really was a sort of a Gimcrack
Interport match. It is suggested In addition
to matches, weekly that the game should be played practise games were played, at some time betwean September 1 Happy Valley, on the ground pro- and 15.
vided by Hon. Mr. H. T. Jackman, "The letter will be placed before Director of Public Works, to whom the next meeting of the Hong Kong the Club's thanks are extended, as Lawn Bowls Association.
It is in Heeney's favour that he is
climate. In a month or so he will be-doing his work at Atlantic City under a blistering sun, but, no matter how hot the weather, Heeney will not be incommoded in the least. When I was over in At lantic City to see Dempsey, then in training for his fight with Carpen- tier, the hent was terrible. Demp- 'say did not feel the effects of It at nil. But not so Carpentier, who was preparing at Manhasset. He was ever obsessed by fehr of sun- stroke.
SCRUM-HALVES.
TWO PROMISING SCHOOL PLAYERS.
The tables were artistically de- the Bace Club, succumbing to Sir corated with Mr. Toog's racing Victor Sassoon's suggestions that ther set off with pots of fuchsias dinner and Mr. Bert Stormes's re- imposing collection of massive sil-fusal to sing any more unless he was told something about racing, ver trophies. Mr. Torg's son, too, gave an interesting address, in the
of the same colours and, with an
course of which he showed how
also to the Royal Naval Recreation card at the same time amusing and racing in recent years had taken
Club, whose ground was used.
took a hand and produced a menu
artistic, a portrait of the pony and
on an entirely different aspect, his owner being supported by two
necessitating a complete revision alligators "proper," whilst below
of rules and conditions. He
was: was a sketch. "Sir John Fishes One Out." The card was bound in heartily applauded when he sald the crimson and violet, and within that the one aim of the Stewards he hoped all racing mon recognised)
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ALWAYS COOLING in the HOT WEATHER.
ELBSCHLOSS
EAGLE BRAND BEER
Playing Cards, Cigar and Cigarette Ash Trays will be given
free to purchasers of Quart bottles of Elbichlost Beer.
Sole Agents for Hong Kong. WING ON CO., LTD.
MONEY & SHARES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. the diners were informed that they was to do the best for the sport and Bank, wire
choice, amongst many.
had
the
Those who have not been to New the half-back problem has been $1 Entrance Fee would be sufficient good things, of "potage Alligator for all connected with it, even Bank, on demand
York in late June and mid-July have no conception how the wea- ther affects a stranger. I am not pretending that Carpentier could not find true physical fitness be-
cause of the weather, but there is no doubt that he found it impos- sible to work in the open as he would have liked. Heeney, as.I am assured, is already acclimatised,
though their rulings at first sight, Hank 30 day's sight
THE SHARE MARKET.
2/- 2 2/- 9/16
Stock
PT on Landen
As regards subscription, on the Club'a formation it was decided that this should be $5 per annum, (no Entrance Foe). At this meet- ing, however, it was decided that on account of increased membership a At the close of a season in which subscription of $1 per annum, and
The Club will welcome the addi- "Alligator curry," and "Alligator might seem somewhat extraordin- Bank, & months" sight 2/- giving the Rugby selectors--official and unofficial a great deal
pears." The menu cards for Mr. to tion of still further regular playing victor Haimovitch and Mr. William ay to some people.
4 months' think about, it is pleasing to ob-members, whose applications may
During the dinner and in be- sight Hu. were further embellished with tween speeches, an excellent serve that two of the cleverest and be sent to the Hon. Secretary, care their respective portraits, splendid-chestra, which it was insisted was
or-Documentary 4 months'
sight..... most promising players at the of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.
ly executed. In colours by Mr.
as Olsen's On Paris- professionally known schools this year occupy that posi- tion. Of course, it does not do to
Edmund Toeg.
Orpheans, played through a first- On demand lock too far ahead, for youth who
Following the dinner, there were class programme, conducted and in Credits, 4 montha' make their mark
speeches, brief but multitudinous. large measure assisted by the in- aight school too
Mr. "Buffy" Maitland taking a vinimitable "Buffy," whilst Mr. G. B. On Berlin- often fall Into the background
at
LEAGUE TENNIS.
Credits,
and no amount of work is likely to when they reach senior football, FILIPINOS ANNOUNCE THEIR dictive delight in reminding the host Stormies and Mr, Victor Halmovitch On demand
worry him. When I saw him off at Southampton, I decided that he would have to shed the better part
of a couple of stones. This, he told
But there is no harm in hoping for the best, and, if the two in question develop, as they may reasonably be expected to do, it looks as if one or
WITHDRAWAL.
The Hon. Socrotary of the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association an-
me, he would do without the slight- other, or both, would help to over./nounces that the Filipino Club have "Chuck" Burkill, with a few
est hardship.
come real eulty in the near: future.
Taking No Chances. Tunney has never carried any
About ten years ago the "Cham- blubber; and I enn well believe that pionship" schools produced two ex- he is always in fighting trim. But ceptionally good scrum-halves he is of the type who will never J. A. R. Selby, of George Watson's take a chance. He has planned a College, who played heroically for three months' preparation, and if Scotland the year he became
Д
withdrawn from the League.
Entries
proved that they can sing as well On New York-
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The motion to dismiss the case
30 day's sight (private
paper)
Shangbad LouÁN
Raubs
of any prospective orators might have been overlooked. Elevated to the Peerage.
the before-mentioned conductor Credits, 60 days' sight 51% There was great joy when Mr. never ceased from his vocal and On Bombay--
apphysical contributions. The great Wire propriate remarks, presented Mr. turn of the evening, however, was on demand Toex with a coloured portrait of Mr. Toeg's song, with his own ac On Culeultasi Alligator, the gift of a few racing companiment, and if he could be Wire friends, supplementing this with the persuaded to reproduce it on the it for the annual Hong announcement that the Stewards stage of the Lyceum Theatre
had decided there had been a re- would be the rage of Shanghai.On demand..... 88% grettable omission from the Birth- "N. C. Daily News."
HONG TENNIS.
Doubles Handicap organised by the Hong Kong Cricket Club will close
on June 24. Last year the competi-
had decided to raise "Sir John" to day Honours list and accordingly "Lord Alligator."
•
Mr. Toeg blushingly responded
and, to the accompaniment of vigor-P. F. J. Eardley and H. D. Rodger, ous applause from his fellow-an- Directors of the China Well Boring
tion ended in a win for W. B. ho were told that he might take vie-Watsonian; and A. O: Wishart, an Cornaby and A. Piercy (owe, 3/6), tury for granted, Pll warrant that outstanding member of Merchis- of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & he would reply-The fighter, no ton's 1919-20 champion fifteen, who Co., who beat W. L. Dunbar and matter the opposition, who trades later became one of Gala's best A. W. Hay Edie (scr.) of Messrs.cient, Mr. Bradie A. Clarke, remind Co., (in liquidation) v. L. K. Taylor upon his feeling of strength, is the backs, and played on one occasion Mackinnon and Mackenzie by two fighter who is given to coming a in a trial at Inverleith. This season sets to one in the final.
ed the company that he had been was granted in the U. S. Court for racing in Shanghai for 46 years and Chins. purler." Ninety-five per cent. of the same two schools buve provid- his country's critics have all alongad us with a pair of scrum-halves assured him that Heeney will be an D. M. Oliver, and W. R. Logan- easy mark. Very wisely Tunney who would cause no surprise if
does
not
believe thom. He
is out to attain the same standard of fitness that he set up when he toppled Dempsey off his throne at Philadelphia.
they eventually achieved as great distinction as Selby and Wishart. Indeed, one or two of their more adventurous supporters have al- ready "selected" them in "Lettera to the Editor."!
Whatever may be thought of George Cook, it will not be denied
It was extremely interesting to that there has seldom been a more see Logan and Oliver against each useful or u more conscientious other in the two matches between Dobbin. I have come to regard Merchiston and Watson's last win- him as the Seaman Hayes among ter In these meetings we got an heavy-weights. You remember excellent idea of the streng points Hayes Peggy Battinson, whenever of each player's game, although it was desired to put a budding comparison was somewhat difficult Champion through a gruelling test, on account of the fact dat both trotted out the scaman, and, if the times Oliver had the inestimable rising hope survived, we knew his advantage of playing behind win- capacity to a nicety,
ning forwards.
re-
Now, if there is any heavy- One could not help being attract- weight who would prove that he is led by the quick thinking, aure of uncommon stock, I should advise handling, and extraordinary that he be put against George Cook. source in attack of the Watson's There is no better trial horse, 48 scrum-half, for all those merits you who saw him against Frank were given full scope. But just Moody, at Liverpool at the begin- as fine was the untiring defensive ning of the week, will allow. It is work of Logan, who seemed to be. all to the credit of Cook that he constantly going down to the ball, earned division of honours and the courageous manner in against the Walsh fighter. The which he would now and then result certainly abows that the break away from the serum to set Australian is by no means a back his backs on the move, Honoura number. I have never Scen in might fairly be counted even on Cook a champion. I saw him in his these two encounters. It was a case first fight in this country, and in- of "diamond cut diamond" all the slated that his limitations were
time.
R
very marked.
1-
It is believed that Logan will be at Merchiston to captain his school
Fast and Plucky, He has not the reach to make him for another reason. Oliver, on the an exceptional fighter, and clearly other hand, will have left school by does he suggest that he has not the time another season comes been taught in a regular way. But round. Recently he was on tour he has more than average speed of with the Watsonians in the North| foot, and, like a true Australian, hef of England, created a great im- is game right through. There pression at half against Northum were those who saw in him a berland, and also performed. suc- fighter to beat Carpentier, I never cessfully at Hartlepool in his old shared that view; netther will I position of centre three-quarter. have it that the Frenchman earned It will be interesting to see what disqualification in the fight at progress he makes next season, Olympia. But for all that, heavy- and whether he makes for himself weights in Europe being what they a regular placo fu the Watsonjan are, Cook may be counted upon to side. give the public a run for their
money.
Milligan has gone into training
-Athenian
for the fight with the American heats Rosenbloom he will most middle-weight, Rosenbloom, and is probably seek another match with chockful of optimism. Very soon | Ales Ireland. And there' is also we shall be hearing of the various Len Harvey whom the Scot must fighters, being hard at work for the be concerned shout, if he comes series of contests to be staged at through his affair with Rosenbloom. Stamford Bridge. If Milligan successfully. Sports Despatch."
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STABILISATION.
Paris, Yesterday.
(old)
It is understood that, with the exception of the Minister of Pen- China, Lights (comb.) sions, the whole Cabinet considers that the legal stabilisation of the franc at the present rate fe neces sary. It is generally believed that stabilisation will be operative within a fortnight, but detalls are an entire secret."
(Low) do. 1928 in H. Electrica
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17/6 Industrials.
Taina Bugars Malabon Sugars Canton Ices
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STANDARD TIME.
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Miscellaneous.
Sunrise and Sunset in Hong Kong
R.E. Amusementa during June, 1928, standard time HE. Constructions
for the 120th meridian, · East "af | R. Ind. G. Bends ... Greenwich, is as follows:-
H. K. Gort, Loans
*ARA
$2 b 2.00 $2434 $34 b 34.
n
89%%
81%
$1.90 $10
$21.
$14
60 ets.
$8%
$20
$942
$3.
$29
64%%
4% Premi. 33
Sunrise, Sunset,
8.12. 6.88 7.07 HONG KONG HEIGHTS 5.88 ·7.08
12
18
5.88 7.08
5.88 7.08
5.88 '7.09
5.38 7.09
5,89 7.09
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5,893 7.09
Feet.
5.99 7.10
Victoria Peak
*1828
5,89 7.10
Signal Station.it
3.89
7:00
Mt Parker
1784
6.40
7.10
Mountain Lodge
$1725
The Eyrie
1728
Peak Hotel 334
2305
8:40-7:11
„Talkoo" Sanatorium
1000
6.40 7:11
EME Davis
:877
1297
Feet
9124
5:40 97.11
BAL 27.11 75 Bowen Road, (ülterbed
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