WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1929,
Sport Columns
TENNIS STARS PLAY UPS & DOWNS IN THE
HERE
INTERPORT
THRILLING EXHIBITION OF THE WHAT DROPPED CATCHES COST
GAME
LOCAL PLAYERS EXCEL"
A harvest of fast good tennis was reupel on the Chinese Recreation Club ground yesterday, when a largo and enthusiastic crowit, parked on specially erected stands, assembled to see M. Henri Cochet, Wimbledon Cham- pon, M. Landry, M. Radel, and I. Bragnon, tennis players who have rande names for themselves, contest u series of keenly fought games against 1cl champions, who comprised H. D. Rumjahn and S. A. "Rumjahn (doubles champions), M. W. Lo (local singles champion) and Mrs. R. E. Tottenham lady singles champion), wod Miss Enid Lo.
Some splendid tennis was seen, and it may be said with all justice to Landry and Rodel that had the Rum jahn cousina been more experienced, they might have defeated the French pair, in the best match of the afternoon,
The results of the three were as follows:--
matches
Rndel und Landry beat . D. and S. A. Rumjaha: 7-5, 7-5,
Cocher beat M. W. Ln: 6-1, 7-5. Miss Enid Lo and Cochet v. Mrs. R. E. Tottenham and Benugnon 7-5, 6-3, unfinished),'
Doubles, Match
A hearty round of applause greeted The appearance of Landry and Rodel as they walked on to the court, follow vel closely by the loent doubles cham- pions.
This doubles match was, without a doubt, the best Hong Kong has soen for some time.
SHANGHAI
FIRST DAY IN TRIANGULAR
downs
were
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE BOXING BOARD
U.S. MANAGER DEFIES OFFICIAL BAN
GOLF * International Match Teams
The following, have been selected to represent their Societies at Fanling on November 17:-
DESPERATE FIGHT
Gentlemen, on my right we have Mr. Jeff Dickson, the American promoter of boxing.
St. George's:-0. E. C. Marton, On my left the British Boxing Board of Con- A. E. Lissaman, F. J. de, Rome, G. S. L. R. Andrewes, LG. S.. Dodwell, trol. Seconds out of the ring....
And the fight is going desperate-T. G. Bennett, J. H. Raikes, F. S. Archbutt, H. G. Sheldon, N. L. Smth, ly on anont the proposal of Mr. Harrison, Prof, J. L. Shellshear, C. Dickson to promote boxing bouts In Bulmer Johnson, C. E. H. Beavis, R. the Albert Hall in deflance of the Greensmith, W. E. L. Shenton (Cap B.B.B.C. It
the greatest { tain). Reserve: E. D. Matthews and battle the boxing world has seen, S. T. Butlin, and the wisest of experts are un- able to prophesy how it will finish. Mr. Jeff Dickson has struck the heaviest blow by entering in-
St. witnessed
Ups and yesterday, the first day of the tri- angular interport cricket tournament, When Shanghai riet Malaya.
With defeats here in recent years to wipe off, Malaya set about their frst innings in grim manner but twice appeared to be in danger. That half
haue in the morning was referred to in
Andrew's-A. H. Ferguson, Jon Shuwan, E. D. Black, K. S. Morri- son, H. Young, W. L. Dunbar, H. H. Lennox, R. K. Hopburn, J. S. McLaren, to an agreement with the manage-W. J. Clerk, J. S. McEachran, D. J. A. B. Purves. T. S. Whyte-Smith, ment of the Albert Hall to stage Gilmore, K. S. Morrison, K. E. Greig boxing tournaments there.
Reserve: 1. D. F. Beith,
By doing this he is openly defy- ing the right of the B.B.B.C. to govern boxing promoting in Bri-
tain.
MOTORS APPEAR AT
CHUNGKING
BEGINNINGS OF ROAD TO CHENGTU
A GREAT CHANCE
Chungking, October 17. Chungking residents are now en- in the history of this section of the abled to observe, for the first time
province of Szechuan, a motor Motor boats have been used here vehicle on land in actual operation.
for many years on the river. Now, for the price of thirty cents one may take a ride in a motor 'bus on the new motor road which leads out of the city for two or three miles in the direction of Chengtu. of the motor road are determined Apparently the officials in charge
the V.M.C.A. golf team to play against dition, for they have issued orders The following is the constitution of that it shall be kept in good con- the Kowloon Golf Club on Monday: that no ponies are to be allowed on J. H. Austin, A. A. Dand, A. East-it. It is quite in order to ride a man, H. Hunt (captain). H. pony on the side-walks!
As (unds are scarce and the Hampton, W. S. Hiltier, H. G. Howard, T. J. Price, F. Russell, F. E. Skinner, tenure of office of a Chinese official J. D. Thomson and C. T. Puncheon. is uncertain, there is, apparently,
Singles will be played in the morn- no hope of seeing the road continu
ed. It leads out for a short dis- tance and suddenly ends, having ar rived at no definite place except offered by the road, as already open country. The only advantage bullt, is that it leads through an new city and thus relieve the con- area where it is planned to build a
rested condition of the city within the walls.
yesterday's issue. After tiffn wickets fell again but the last men in, Gibson, Jansen (who is not solely bowler), Waring and Knight made the tail war to gost purpose; and the last five wickets added 134 runs,
Dropper catches were expensive for Alt his applications for a licence Shanghai. In one over the infallible; to promote fights in Britain Barnes put down
A dark-haired,
J. keen-featured American is Mr. Jeff Dickson. He lives in Paris.
Donald Leach, the captain, raissed one on the grounds that he is not a re-
a sitter and then have been refused by the B.B.B.C.ing and foursomes in the afternoon. at mid-off. At the first opportunity, 'sident. Leach shook hands solemnly with Barnes!
Shanghai Opens Stokes (1) appeared completely at ease when he opened Shanghai's inn ings against Malaya's senre
of 233 to a full toss on the leg from Lal Singh (made in 205 minutes). He was out and deserved all the applause he got Simpson (17), although he stayed in hager, suffered by comparison; and his running and backing up left abun. dunt room for criticism. Marshall, who did not appear to be comfortable at times, also appeared to be slack bei tween the wickets.
We have the finest and by fur He came to London to argue with and it is up to each of us to main the most popular game in the world, the authorities, and then returned tain its best traditions and a high quietly to Paris. Now comes the standard both of play and control. news that from October to June hew. Pickford, Vice-President, Eng has taken the Albert Hall for six llah F.A. fights.
Secret Plans
The
INDIA POLICY
(Continued from Page 1.)
majority of those in Britain are
Who will be the boxers?
Although many of the Chungking city streets have been widened and licensed with the B.B.B.C. Wil
improved, motor traffic within the they stand loyally by their organi-
walls is not practicable. Bicycles. sation in Britain, or will they signment were well advised in leaving in increasing numbers, can be seen, articles with Mr. Dickson?
the Commission alone in making a but as the streets are always crowd- statement of policy of this kind.ed, a bicycle cannot make much It would be wrong if it should be more speed than can a two-bearer thought in India that in any way chair.
If they do sign with Mr. Dickson will mean automatic disquali- In the last 20 minutes of the day,fication for them so far as any fur- neither Marshall (16 met out) nor ther official fights are concerned. Madar (6 not out) attempted to The court was in excellent condition make runs,
Mr. Dickson has been careful not preferring to wait for to disclose all his plans in this de- and play was of the highest standard. better light this morning and the rate finnce of the British organisation, The local doubles champions kept the of searing-which had been consider- pace well, and extended the French ably faster as compared with Malaya's but it is known that he hopes to pair to their utmost. It was a case in the morning-slowed down. Still, fight, a meeting between Johnny stage, as his first championship of experience winning against a young with 79 runs for two wickets when and determined pair,
stumps were drawn yesterday at the Hill. the Brilish champion, und close of a very interesting day's, Frankie Genaro, the flyweight cricket, Shanghai have a good fight., champion of the world. But rain has fallen since,
It was evident that the Frenchmen knew their game, as their serving, driving, returning, backhanded and cut. ting strokes were all executed to per- fection. Nevertheless, the Rumjaha cousins upheld their championship re- putation, being very eanvincing..
Rodel and Landry took the first set at 7-6, after leading by five games to three. The Ramjohns pulled together and drew level at 5-5. However, faulty drive by "S, A." gave the French pair the set.
n
The second (and last) set was very
:
Wickets With Bad Ball Smith was ineffective. dansen was i useful with the ball but took no wicket.; ders why Hong Kong collapsed so : Bostock Hill impressed but one won badly in that last visit of Dick Han cock's down South. La Singh was good but took wicketa with bad balls. Hopkins only had one over and Smith improved towards the end.
interesting and held the attention of day, Hong Kong has no need to take From what was seen on the first
the apectators to the last stroke. Again it was five all, but the deter-. mined Frenchmen rallied and took the
set at 7-5, after a tremendous strug-
gle.
panic,
FOOTBALL
The following League
football
The Rumjahas put up a credible per-match is down for decision to-day:
formance.
Cochet y. Lo
Looking extremely fit, Henri Cochet
sas given a hearty round of applause
as he walked to the court accompanied
Division II, kick off 2.45 p.m., K.O.S.B. v. Somerseta: Sookumpoo.
Referee, P. O. Mellow,
by Mr. M. W. Lo. After a few prac- Lo
25 his partner, while
M.
tice shots over the net, the local chama- Broughon was greeted with much ap- pion eommenced the game with his plause as he stepped into the arena service, and it was evident that the with Mrs. R. E. Tottenham as his part- Frenchman would have things more
or less his own way. He
ner.
Johnny Hill at present is at his home in the heart of Fifc.
father,
"I'm Johnny's manager," said his "and we're not telling anybody what's going to happen. just given a real knock-out to a boil "Johnny is keeping very fit-he's
on the back of his neck. He's eager for a fight.
"Mind ye, Johnny's, ready for any eight-stone mark.
n in the world who is on the
"He wants to play the game, but he wants others to play the game
with him.
"You can take it that nothing is settled yet with Mr. Dickson."
Mr. Donnall, secretary of the Bri tish Boxing Board of Control, said that Mr. Dickson appeared to have stepped in ahead.
"We think," he added, "that there are plenty of British promoters who can stage fights in this country.
"Until the contrary is proved we shall stand by them."
As to what they are going to do The pairs were very evenly match-with Mr. Dickson he refused to say
walked away with the first set at ed, so much so that the contest re- 6-1, having won four games before he solved itself into a bitter struggle for conceded one to Lo.. But the second set the upper hand, with both local ladies
changes.
special a connection existed be- Many months ago General Liu tween the Government for the Hsiang is said to have ordered
mission. time being and the Simon Com-several aeroplanes, obviously for military purposes. None of these for machines has arrived, as yet. It
of any use if they do arrive, as is difficult to see that they will be
there are no landing fields, and no trained men to operate or care for the machines. An American firm, locally represented, is very keen on the introduction of aeroplanes Into Szechuan. It is reported that two machines have already arrived, hut whether they have actually been sold or will be held in stock against
Dealing with the reasons having consulted the Statutory making a pronouncement without
Commission, Lord Parmoor said it was considered by the Government with the full concurrence of the Viceroy that, in view of inviting representatives and Indian States to attend the conference, it was very desirable to re-state clearly what was the
to the Government of India. purpose of Great Britain in regard
of British-India
It was ascertained that the Com- misjson
were averse to being associated in the correspondence
The Gov-
future requirements is not general- ly known.
What this province really needs a good motor road from Chung-
in which this reaffirmation should king to Chengtu. A motor truck
cided it should be made in an in- now takes from eight to ten days, appear, and the Government de-service would be a boon to trade. and would enable a journey, which dependent document. ernment were aware that the Sta Unfortunately, there appears to be to be made in at most two days. tutory Commission did not wish to no prospect of such a 'rand being be so associated, but they did not built for some time to come. think that that precluded them from They had the deepest anxiety to making B re-affirmation.
do nothing which would in any ay prejudice the position of the Statutory Commission. British
Wireless Service
Tension Removed
New Delhi, Yesterday,. The effect of the Viceroy's state- ment on Indian matters may be summed up as having at a stroke removed the tension from Indian politics, and re-introduced a spirit There is a boom in Badminton at of confidence and trust between Home. When--the-season begins, Government and governed.
BADMINTON BOOMING
ADW an. Interesting struggle. The having
a great share of thò ex- local tennis player improved wonderful ly, and at times greatly extended the Cochet and Miss Enid Lo captured Preachinan. More than once he had the Arst set nt 7-5, and when It is expected that the
the
game of the
The Fronch
Sportsmen All!
num-
ed, and are rapidly being affiliated Many new clubs have been form- to one or other of the governing
If reports of fighting in south chuan would seem to be, probably, and east China are correct, Sze-
the most peaceful section of the country. There are many rumours of expected warfare here, but these must be taken with reserve.
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Wireless Transformer Sold Without Licence
Mr. N. L. Smith, Postmaster Gen- Also, it has delivered a smashing eral, prosecuted in a case heard at ber of clubs affiliated to the blow to the Independence move the Second Court, Hong Kong this Badminton Association and the ment, which so far had been gain-morning, against the Chung Yuen Irish, Scottish, and Welsh Badrain- ing daily adherents among Can Hang shop, 71. Des Voeux-road, ton Unions will exceed last year's gressmen. First Press.opinions of Central for selling a wireless tele- record of 1247.
all complexions overwhelmingly graph appliance, namely one IgraBic
ment as welcome Lord Irwin's announce intervalve transformer, not being a wise step, with a view the holder of a current dealer's to discovering a way out of a poli-licence. tical impasse.
Mr. Smith explained that a In Canada the game is being Similarly, political leaders dealer's licence only cost $6, and taken up more enthusiastically than throughout India, who have voiced that the accused did not possess ever, and it is expected that Canada their first impressions, have ac will become to Britain at badmin- claimed the announcement without
on what Australla is to Britain at reservation. Reuter. cricket.
The visit of a team of British players in the winter of 1925-26
the Wimbledon champion utterly out second set was 6-3 in favour of Mrs. played, But this was rather rare. It R. E. Tottenham and Brougnon the was the rule rather than the exception game was called off because of the late that Cochet had Lo outwitted. in net hour. work and base line play. Cochet took the Arst
Reviewing the afternoon games, some second set but Lo jevelled up by cap ane sporting contests were witnessed, turing the next game. star then again went ahead and Lo ing attitude of the visiting players, bodies.
feature of which was the very sport- Again levelled up. So the struggle con- who were always ready to applaud their tinued in ding-dong fashion until, at opponents' fine strokes. 5-5, Cochet ran away with the game to The court win 7-5.
was in good condition, and the arrangements throughout were At the end of the splendid fight, Loadmirable. Mr. C. Choa umpired all was obviously tired, while Cochet look the games, and it reflects credit on him ed comparatively fresh. Only at times that not one of his decisions was quos- was he seen really fighting stroke for tioned. stroke with Lo, and from these brief flashes, one could understand why he
"Wonderful Reception"
Cable from Hong Kong Mr. G. P. Daswani, of Messrs. Lalchand and Gagandas, who is
one.
The accused, Mr. Smith said. must have known that he was not carrying on lawful business, be- cause the Radio Office sent in one of their staff to purchase some-
la Singles Champion of the world. and his companions sent the following in the Dominion.
Aboard the "Andre Lebon," Cocket gave an added impetus to the game Chairman of the Sindhi Mer- thing, and the accused rofused to Novertheless Cochet's placing was
radio message. which was received by
superb and few and far between wore Mr. D. S. Green (Hon. Secretary of
his mistakes. As regards the play-of the local man, he made
a, gallant though fruitless effort to atam the tide. Cochet must indeed have been pleased to meet such stern opposition.
Placing Superb
Immediately after Cochet was again on the court, this time with Miss Eaid
the Lawn Tennis Association) this morning:-
"President and mambers, Lawn Tennis Association, Hong Kong.
"Please accept all our thanks for wonderful reception we received in Hong Kong.
"Team. Racing Club France,"
HOCKEY
The Hon. Secretary of the Ladies' Hockey Club announces that there will be a practice match on the Navy Ground, at Happy Valley, on Saturday, at 8 pm. All members are requested to attend.
chants' Club and was frat Editor of the "Swatantra," flyderabad- Sind, has sent the following cable to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald :-
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Another of the staff Was also sent to buy something, which was finally purchased but the accused re- "Your action in declaring for fused to give a receipt for the deal. | Dominian status in India has ex- It was strange, cald Mr. Smith,
the tremely satisfied Indians in
that ho (the accused) should be so Colonies, and kept alive the reputa tion of British Integrity. The im dogmatie on this point, unless the mediate attainment
know something of the polley accused would be more highly appreciated." wrong. A fine of $5 was imposed.
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