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DAVIS CUP.
Results of Doubles Matches.
Taal de
AUSTRALIA QUALIFIES,
London, Yesterday,
MONDAY, MAY 5, 1930.
LAWN BOWLS.
Opening Games in
New Season.
POSSIBLE EIGHT IN LEAGUE II,
Jupiter Pluvius took a hand in
ST. JOSEPH'S SPORTS.
St. Paul's Win Invitation Relay Race.
KEEN COMPETITION,
The pro-
ATHLETIC CUP.
I.K. Area Hold Their Annual Meeting.
PUNJABIS WIN INTER-UNIT.
A large crowd assembled on the
In spite of the rain, the fourteenth Spokumpon ground on Saturday, the opening of the new lawn bowls annual athletic meeting of St. afternoon to witness the Hong HORSON on Saturday. Periodical Joseph's College was successfully Kong Aren annual athletic meet-showers, Intermingled with bril- held on the ground of the South ing. Had the weather been more flant sunshine, produced heavy and China Athletic Association, at Caro- Jettled there would. probably have rather tricky greens, but the play, line-Hill, on Saturday. been a fur larger attendance. generally, thus early, was of a high gramme was so lengthy that it last Amongst the many interested apee-standard, which augurs well for ed from noon until after 6 p.m., tators were Mrs. Southorn, accom- another successful season.
although the events were run off panied by Capt. Swayne,
A.D.C.,
The holders of the Senior Divi with the least loss of time, even and H.E. Major-General J. W.sion championship, the Craigen when the showers were coming Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.Q. Kower C.C., defeated formidable down.
The meeting opened in brilliant opponents in the Kowloon Dock
Most of the events produced keen sunshine at 3 p.m. but rain unfor R.C. by the narrow margin of five competition, but the times were not tunately fell at intervals through-shots, thanks mainly to a fine win as good as those obtained last year. out the afternoon. Only the tire in their second rink, skipped by St. Paul's College repeated their last less energy of the officials and the Bradbury. The Kowloon C.C. had year's success by winning the In- unwounded enthusiasm of both matters much their own way vitation relay race, their opponents Southern Section of Division II. mutches have not yet been complet enmpetitors and their supporters against their neighbours, the Kow being Queen's College and Wanchai
turned what might have been a lon B.G.C.
School. The win was a comfortable vory disappointing afternoon into Civil Service's victory over the a great success.
Taikoo R.C. by three shots was a AUSTRALIA v, SWITZERLAND.
The Senior Championship of St. The 15th Punjab Regiment cur- praiseworthy effort. The Club de Joseph's College was won by H. ried off the Inter-Unit Athletic Recreio Hterally walked away with Slew, whilst A. Ngam secured the Australia qualified for the Cup with a total of 61% paints, the Police R.C. on the latter's Junior Championship. An interest- second round by defeating Switzer-The Somerset Light Infantry ground.
ing unofficial event was a challenge In League II, Cruigengower went tug-of-war between Old Boys and were runners up, only two points J. Willard and H. Hopman (Aus- separating the two regiments. under to the Kowloon C.C. rather the "hefties" of the Matriculation tralia) beat C. Aeschimann and T. The Indians deservedly won the easily, the chief factor contribut Class of the College, The Matric Wearin (Switzerland) 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, Cup and were popular victors. ing to the latter's win being a
EVERTON RELEGATED.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
London, Saturday. In the Davis Cup matches over The final matches in League the week end doubles matches were football were played to-day, 'result-the chief feature. The Australian ing in Burnley and Everton being pair won their doubles match to doomed to relegation from the First send their country through to the to the Second Division. Hull and | second round. Yugo-Slavin is Bristol City remain at the Bottom identically the same circumstances of the Second Division and get advanced into the second round relegated, and Gillingham and The other countries are having Merthyr, who are at the foot of the | hurder su uggles, and their
have to seek re-election as will, Halifax and Barrow in the North- ern Section,
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SPAIN v. BELGIUM.
A hard struggle for the entry into the second round is being con- tested at Antwerp. 0
Spain have won two of the three games com- pleted.
P. W. D. L. F. APIs. Wednesday .42 26. 8 8 105 57 60 Derby 42 21 8 13 90 82 50 M'chester C. 12 19 9 14 01 S1 47 Aston Villa 42 21 5 16 92 83 47 Leeds.... 20 6 10 79 63 46 Blackburn .42 10 7 10 09 03. West H .42 10 5 86 79 13 Leicester
.42 17 9
Sunderland .42 18 7 Huddersfield 17 D
Birmingham 42 10 Liverpool
...42 Portsmouth .42 15 10 Arsenal .42 14 11
42 15 9,18 Middlesbro' .42 16 6
Bolton
Maler and Patrica (Spain) bent
one.
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An Old Friend.
At the conclusion Mr. E. Ralphs.
Director of Education, distributed the prizes. Speeches prior to the prize giving were quite short.
They showed remarkable keen heavy victory in the second rink Won quite eastly. ness throughout, and, in the face where Blackburn (K.C.C.) Ineld- of almost certain defent, they entally scored a possible "eight" on maintained that doggedness which the 13th head against Collina. in the end brought them success,
The Kowloon B.G.C. easily over At the conclusion of the meet. came the Electric R.C., whilst Club ing Major-General J. W. Sandi- de Recreio received a big defeat at lands distributed the prizes.
the hands of the Civil Service C.C. The Talkoo-Yacht Club fixture was heads had been completed. abandoned after two
The three mile relay race was Ewbank and Debarman (Belgium) sulted in a win for the Punjabis run on Friday afternoon and re-
6-1, 4-6, 1-6, 8-6, 6-3.
ROUMANIA 'v. POLAND.
At Warsaw, Roumania, lead by two games to one against Poland. Mishu and Poulieff (Roumania) beat Tłoczynski and Stolarov (Poland) 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, 76.
YUGOSLAVIA v. SWEDEN.
Yugo-Slavia were able to defeat Sweden in the first round played at Belgrade.
Scheffer and Radovic (Yugo Slavia) bent Soederstrom and Ramberg (Sweden) 6-3, 6-1, 7-5.
IRELAND v. MONACO..
Playing at Dublin, Ireland and
Monaco finished on level terms
after two matches had been decid- ed. The results were:
In the Half-Mile
in 16 mins. 4.3/5 secs. The Two Clubs, the Civil Service C.C. the Hong Kong and Shanghai, ble victories. "Sets" came second, followed by and the Kowloon C.C., achieved don.
relay, the Somerset first string Brigade, R.A.
got a flying start and was able to give his hand over with five yards to apare. The second string kept the same distance. but the third
string increased the lead to send his man home by ten or twelve yards.
The Pole Jump was hindered by the rain, but some good per- formances were given in spite of the depressing atmosphere. The result was very appropriate being
BASEBALL.
U.S.S. Helena Wins Exhibition Game.
The Director of the College, the Rev. Bro. Almar, in welcoming Mr. which the latter had always shown Ralphs, referred to the interest *
in St. Joseph's, and they were very glad to have such an old friend with
them.
Mr. Ralphs said that he was al- ways glad to attend a St. Joseph's sports meeting as good, Interesting sport was always provided. Although It was not the first time that he had distributed the prizes at such a meeting, it gave him much pleasure to do so again. .....
After the distribution of prizes. The baseball crew of the U.S.S. Mr. Ralpha was presented with a Helena proved too strong for the cruet set contained in a silver bcal Chinese lads; beating them rikisha and accorded three hearty to the tune of 9-5 in an exhibi-cheers and a "St. Joseph's Tiger." tion game played on Caroline Hill yesterday.
AIM OF EDUCATION.
The sailors went in to bat.first tle for both positions. The and no less than five tallies were
winners cleared 3 ft. 8 inches, but made in the first frame. Ed. from their style one could gather Chang who twirled for the Chin- that they were accustomed to ese was an easy proy, but he found greater heights.
his speed later. The sailors were The 220 Yards Relay was run too good with the stick and, piled
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Sacred Heart English College Sports.
That merely.
education which aims
at
the
of
production
Y. Landau (Monaco) 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, in pouring rain and was disap-up the score to nine runs when proficient students is not enough,
6 20
M'chester U. 42 15 8 19
Grimsby 42 15 7 20
Newcastle 42 15 7 20 71 42
87
Sheffield U. 42 15 6 21 01 06 Barnley
30
Everton
.42 14 8 20 79 97 20 ..42 12 11 19 80 92 35
Division IL
Harnsley Bradford
2 Oldham
1
6 Millwall
0
Bury Charlton
1 Chelsea
0
1 Bradford C.
3
R. Gallope (Monaco) beat R. Maguire (Ireland) 6-2, 7-5, 7-0.
Lattleton Rogers (Ireland) beat!
Hull
2 Wolves
Notts Forest
0 Blackpool
0
-Reuter.
Preston N.E.
2 Bristol C
2
Stoke
1 Tottenham
0
HARD COURT MATCHES.
West Brom.
5 Southampton Goals.
1
British Championships at Bournemouth.
+ pointing from the point of view the game ended,
of the start. There were five The scores and teams were as starts and on the sixth effort, the follows:- Punjabi first string got a flying
U.S.S. Helena. start, on which advantage his
Bauer
South China. Chu Kwock
Thums
1st
Luens
c-8b Ski
cf.
E. Chang
p.
Leong
2b.
rf.
Jones Smith Bickford Majka
3b.
Lawler
Blackpool ...42 27 4 11 Chelaea Oldham
F. W. D. L. F. A. Fts.
N8 07 68 42 22 11 0 74 46 65 42 21 11 10 00 51 63 Bradford
...42 19 12 11 21 70 50 Bury 42 22 5 15 78 07 49 West Brom. 42 21 5 16 105 78 47 Southampton 42 17 11 16 77 18 46 Cardiff...42 18 6 18 01 58 Notts For.
49 12 15 34 42 13 15 14 '65 80 Stoke
42 16 8 15 74 72 40 ..42 15 9 18 50 61 39 .42 14 11 17 69 12 30 T 82 30 £7 78 99
*
Tottenham
Charlton
Wolves ....42 2 15 918
Millwall
42 12 19 15
42 12 15 15
*
Swanscu .42 14 9 19
04
41
4.1
Preston N.E. 42 18 11 18 #5 Я1 37 Barnsley 42 14 8 20 50 71 A6 Bradford C. 42 12 12 18 61 18 35 Notts Cnty. 12 10 15 17 50 87 35 Reading
12 11 1954 67 35 Hull
42 14 7 21 51 78 35 Bristol C...42 13 9 20 52 83. 35 Division IIL-South
Bristol R. Clapton D.
Coventry Crystal Pal. Fulham Gillingham
4 Brentford
4 Brighton
1 Swindon
1 Bournemouth
0 Queen's P.R. 2 Luton Northampton 5 Southend
Plymouth
Torquay Walsall Merthyr
London, Yesterday.
At Bournemouth
the
team never lost grip, though I Ching . 34. the run to the tape, the last Pun- Chan jabi was given a scare when an M. Chang an Saturday, R.A. man came through with a T.. Kwan Ladies' and Men's Singles of great burst of speed. the British Hard Courts Champion- ships were decided and Joan. Fry and H. G. N. Lee were successful in their respective events.
Joan Fry beat Mrs. List in the final of the Ladies' Championship
by 6-1, 2-6, 6-2.
In the Men's Singles, H. . N. Lee beat E. C. Peters 6-8, 2-6, 6-4, -6-4-Router.
DUNLOP BALL MUCH FAVOURED.
Hurdles Disappointing.
The 120 Yards Hurdles proved Ip
fallure due to the alipperiness Chow
of the ground and the high wind George Ng 3b. at the time. C. C. Leung 2b. which was blowing
Innings Nearly every line was devoid of.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
and that there is something
that & beyond
perfect "all- roundness" which fits a student for life was emphasised by Mr. J. S. Shak, Hand Master and founder of the Sacred Heart English College, which held its sixth annual sports meeting at the Kowloon Football Club ground on Saturday, in cloudy, drizzly weather.
There were 39 events on the programme and much good sport and some exciting finishes were witnessed by a large gathering, which included officials and mem-
at least four hurdles at the end U.S.S. Helena 5 0 3 0 0109bers of the K.F.C.
of the race. The Somerset last South China. 0 2 0,3000-5 string slipped no fewer than three'
times on the homeward run, but and Lieut. Colonel R. G. Maclaine, won quite comfortably in the M.C., and Officers, 2nd Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the
end..
The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, who
M. O. Pfister, and Mr. T. F. later distributed the prizes. Dr. Bradford were interested specta-
tore.
The Somersets won the 100 Band of the. Somerset Light In-
Excellent arrangements for In the Davis Cup 29 countries Yards Relay in good time, though fantry and the Pipes of the Argyll catering were made and the Col. have entered, and to date sixteen, they were hard pressed by the and Sutherland Highlanders play lege group of Boy Scouts assisted of these have decided to use the Royal Artillery who just falled to ed throughout the afternoon and
in "keeping order." 1Dunlop Ball, four the Slazenger, snatch what might have been a
were greatly appreciated by the spectators. 1 and two the Spalding. This sensational victory. 2leaves a balance of seven coun- 1tries who have not decided, but
2 Watford
1
matches in 1929.
2 Exeter
1
1 Norwich.
0
5 Newport
1
Goala,
1
The Argylls pulled the Somer- sets in the fight for third place 2 it is interesting to note that all by two pully to one. In the final used the Dunlop Bali for their of the Tug-of-War the Hong Kong 1 Championship. and Davis Cup & Singapore Brigade R.A. proved
two strong for the Punjabis,! whom they pulled over twice. The Putting the Shot saw some Goals. good efforts and was eventually P. W. D. L F
won by the S.L.I. who made 69' Tranmere ..42 16 2 17 88 80 4101⁄2" and the Argylls were second N. Brighton 42 16 8 18 09
with 67.5'. It was very amusing Doncaster
60 9 18 62 ...42.16 Carlisle .42 10 7 19 De 101 39 to hear the war cries of the In- Northampton 42 21 13 80 03 50
Accrington ..42 14 9 19 84 81 27 dians as they putted the shot. Brighton....42 21
Wrexham...42 13 8 21 67 88 34
The 440 Yards Relay was a Coventry
42 19 9 14 88 73 47
7347 Wigan
.42 15 7 22 51 80 33 good race and was won by the 2 18 11 13 87 88 47 Nelson
P. W. D. L F. A. Pts. Plymouth ...42 30 8 4 D8 38 G8 Brentford...42 285 04 44 61 Queen's P.R, 42 21 9 12 80 68 51 82 58 50
wich.
.42
A. Pt
79
40
39
...42 13 7 22 60 88 33
.42 18 10 14 88 77 40 Rotherham 42 118 23 67 118 30 Royal Artillery, the Punjabla
Crystal Fal. 42 17 12 13 Bournemouth 42 15 13 14 Southend .42 15 13 14 Clapton 0.42 14 13 16 Luton
Swindon
77
81 72 81
24 40 Halifax
Barrow
139 59 48
The method of scoring was as follows:-
Open Half Mile, The half mile race (open to the Colony) drew a very representa- tive number of runners. Just as In the Tug-of-War 10, 8, 6, 4, the race began it rained heavily. In all other Team Events 6, 5. In spite of this the runners con-- 4, 3, 2, 1.
By this method the following ilong Kong
tinued, and T. J. Hemaley, of the Police Training was the final table:-
School, proved an 3rd Bn. 15th Punjab Regt.:with C. M. Silva, of the Club de easy winner, 61% points.
Recreio, second.-
Tea was served during the afternoon. Royal Artillery: 45 points. H.K.S. Bde., R.A.: 48% points. by the Hon. Mr. Braga to Mr. J. S.
Special thanks
áccorded 2nd Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Smith, Secretary of the Kowloon Highlanders: 38 points.
lat En. The Somerset Light In- fantry: 50% points..
were
F.C., who worked in his shirt Royal Corps of Signals: 4 points. aleaves in the morning aawing
Officials.
bamboo pegs, so that the ground Referee, Col. E. B. Skinner, might be prepared for 42 10 8:24 44 19 28 coming second in a close encoun-
O.B.E.
a good 11. 5 26 41 08 27 ter. The Mile Relay proved a
thrilling contest and was won by w. D. S. Brownrigg, D.S.O.
Track Events: Chief Judge, Col. day's sport.
The prizes comprised many SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
the HKS. Bde, RA after a
handsome silver challenge cups. Judges. Capt. J. R. Vedder, thrilling duel with the Punjabis.
Members of the St. John Am- Results of two outstanding A Somerset man was first home, 8/16th Punjab Regt.; Capt. R. C. B. .42 12 11 19 67 73 85 matches not to hand, although but they finished up third. The Anderson, M.C, 2nd Bn. A. and S. bulance Brigade were also present 12 12 18 20 70 28-3 these have no bearing on the Open Mile was won by an Indian Highlanders: Lieut. R. N. Thick and gave assistance to the runners. 42 10-11 21 64 94 31 championship or relegations. and two other Indians Alled "esse, Lat Bn. Somerset, L.I.; Lieut.
G. K. Bourno, R.A.
12
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42-14 12 10 64 42 13 12 17 78. 82.88
Watford 42 15 8 10 60 73 88
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Division III-North
Barrow
0 Southport
Carlisle Crewe Rotherham
& Wigan
0
0 Port Vale
2
0 Hartlepools
4
Rangers
2 Accrington
Stockport
2 New Brighton
5 Nelson
Rochdale
4 York
Sth. Shields
Wrexham
Goal.
every
2 Aberdeen.88 28 7 8 85 61 63 way in which they had organised
Field Events: Chief Judge, Capt. B. J. Corballs, M.C., 1st Bn. Somerset, II.
CRICKET.
Volunteers Defeat, Argylls.
42 11 8 22 67 03 30 Dundee United and St. Johnstone second and third places in a race 42 11 8 23 61 80 80 go down to the Second Division, that, became swifter in 4269 27 60 135 21 their places being taken by Leith round.
Athletic and East Fife, respec- Punjabis Congratulated.
Judges. Lieut. B. H. Walter, tively.
At the conclusion of the sports R.A.; Eleut. R. V. Dewar-Durie, H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandi- 2nd Bn. A. and S. Highlanders. On the Navy ground at Happy 'P. W. 'D. L. F. A.P
landa, C.B, C.M.G., D.9:0., thank- ...38 26 4695260ed the officials for the excellent W. F. Christian, D.S.0., R.A.;
Tug-of-War: Umpire, Lieut. Col. Valley, yesterday, an interesting Motherwell...88.25.58 104 48 65
cricket match was played between. Judges. Capt. E. B. Deakin, the Hong Kong Volunteers and the 0 Celtic38 22 6 11 88 40 49 the meeting and especially the D.S.O., M.C., A.E.C.; Capt. R. B. Argyll and Sutherland Highland- 1St Mirren ».
341 Hon. Secretary Lieut. J. R. I Roper, 8/15th Punjab Regt. era. It was a low acoring match 2
Partick
Platt, 1st Bn. The Somerset· Light Starters-Capt. J⠀⠀ H. Car-which was carried into two Inn- Falkirk 38 109 18 076443 Infantry. He congratulated, the michael, 2nd Bn. A. and S. High- inge. The Argylls batted first Kilmarnock 88.16 9 14 77 73 80 SP. W. DOLAFFA.Ptz' || Ayr
.88 10 6 10 70 02 88 Punjabi Regt. on their fine all-landers: Capt. R. H. Bakewell, 1st and made a total of exactly 60 Port Vale42 30 7 6.103 0787 Hesrta www.39 140 15 39 08 87 round prowess on the fickl of Bn. Somerset, LI
runs. The Volunteers replied. Stockport 42237 108 109 Airdrie .38:10 18 60 60 80 eport, and also the 81st Battery Varllrigton 42 28 6 14 108 78 60 Clyde 87 12 11 14 80 66 36 R.A. upon winning the United Macdonald, KE. and Lieut. J. K. runs, sent the Highlanders in to
Timekeepers. Lieut. D. G. G. with 64, and with a lead of 14- Chesterfield 2220114 76 58 60 Dundee 88.14 6 16 62 68 84 Lincoln 42:17 14:11 88 0148 Queen'. Pk. 17, 1844 184,00 70 14. Services Hockey Shield. He then Macfarlan, R.A.
bat a second time. This time 12 16 16 11 77,0440 Hamilton137 10:47 17 23 83 distributed the prizes to the vari Chief Whip, R.S.M; C. E. Dyer, they made a total of 72, thus giv., Suft. Shiolds 12-18 10 14 77 14 46 Cowdenbeath 07 18,7 17 682 71 Jaous regiments, RD.C.M., Royal Artillery, ⠀⠀⠀ Hartlepools42 17 11 148174945,
ing the Volunteers 59 to make to By kind permission of Lt. Col. Chief Recorder.-C.9.M. New. win. These runs the Volunteers CH. Little, D.S.0, and Officers, berry, 2nd Bn. A. and S. High-secured with eight wickets in 42 17 8 17 8 11 stone 1886 725 48 07 10 1st Bd. Somerset. Light Infantry, landors.
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