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TEST "DREAMS."
HOW A DARK HORSE MADE HIS CENTURY.
th
My "Second Slip.") Apolphus, had been born with ericket blood in him, that was ad- mitted by all his acquaintances, but they also had to admit that this ability in one direction led to a disparagement in another.
tle or suit.
Armament of the first innings culte inadequate and consequent
SPORTING NEWS.
The King's racing yacht, Bri- tapala, which captured one firs; and ofte second prize in the recent Solent regattas for the trials of Sir Thomas Lipton's new America Cup he did not even don pads or challenger, Shamrock V., did not gloves. One gentleman with a re-
go to Ireland for the 'rogattas at doubtable cricketing career twenty years behind him was heard to Kingstown and Belfast, followed by sob, another fainted, as Adolphus the Clyde Fortnight,
Hobbs, trotted to the wicket.
She remained at Cowes and re- who was at the wicket, was sconsumed racing at Falmouth yester- to remove his hat, as if in rover-
#
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1930.
PUBLIC SCHOOL CRICKET.
Exciting Game at Tonbridge.
RADLEY WIN,
Figurga
* Indicates home club. In parenthesis, denote number of wickets down. Innings declared closed.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ASSOCIATION OF SUBSCRIBERS OF THE KOWLOON TONG BUILDING SCHEME.
NOTICE. (UBSCRIBERS to the Kowloon
Tong Building Scheme aru hereby raqttested to attend a most Important Meeting to be held on SATURDAY, 26th July, 1930, at 2.30 pm. at the Garden City Club, No. 9, Cumberland Road, Kowloon a. proposal for the final acttlement of the scheme and to piss any necessary resolu- tions in connection therewith.
Alleyn's School* 222; Ipswich School, 132. Birmingham, 76.
Bromsgrove School,* 122; K.E.S., Tong. to discuss
Catterick Camp. 24: St. Peter's York,* 73.
Clifton College.* 146 (6); Wor- cester Gentlemen, 142.
Cranbrook School, 235; Emanuel School, 120.
ence to the demented, and scratch day and will take part in the his head. The buzz of awakened Plymouth regattas, and the Solent Adel-interest had hardly subsided when Fortnight commencing at Ryde on phus really did exceed the It literally hummed as Adolphus, July 28. mark of gentility with regard to
with a masterly stroke, sont a his attire he loved to attract the.
ball from Grimmett fashing attention of passing belles either by.
through the covers. Boundary In the course of his presidential his cheerful smile or by his loud hits came fast and furious. Hobbs, address at the annual meeting of
the master, Anding difficulty in the Welsh Rugby Union at Cardiff, Dover College,* 245 (47); St His friends all begged him to de-keeping pace with his prancing Mr. Horace Lyne sald it was Edmund's School, 96. vote his time to cricket and become partner. Cheers greeted his half thought by
Dulwich many members" that, & Test player, to forsake his century, but louder cheets greet-after the happenings at the Inter- (Reynolds 117 not out); Brighton College. 281 (5) thoughts of wardrobes and tie ed Adolphus when he ran into national match in Paris last season. College,* 153 racks. .but
these supplications the fifties. At ninety-nine he at it would be wise not to play France Eton College, 265 (5); Free proved of no avail. He continued
tempted to hit his tormenter, for a couple of seasons.
Foresters, 168 (5). his career of "street walking," to
Wall, clean out of the ground, They had, however,
Forest School, 263 (Belle 58, to consideri put it vulgarly, and yet without the and was bowled by a no ball that one or two men could give a Hudson 64); Aldenham School.. necessary practice at the nets, his
His century obtained in almost team a bad name. They must not 192 (3) (Wright 91, Goodacre 86 cricket remained on a high pedes ecord time. Adolphus, with a think it could only be Frenchmen. not out). tal. When he left school, he had
wave to Woodfull, was again seen It could also be Welshmen, English- Framlingham
but this time men, Irishmen or Scotsmen. French Perae School," 60. been told that his cricket ability to start his trot. would take him far but these hopes
time pavilionwards. The crowd sportsmen bad cleared up the mat had been somewhat dampened when thought he had returned for an-ter, and he was glad to it was seen what life he intended other bat and held their applause breach existed between France and living.
little knowing that the great Wales. cided to retire. Adolphus. E. Crabtree had de-
aay nohouse, 60,
The following International fix- tures for next season
were an
Jan. 17, v. England, at Twicken-
ham.
The Australians invaded the coun- try In search of the silvez urn. The newspapers, journals and
The awful silence which greet-nounced: periodicals published prospective
ed him on his arrival in the pavi- England sides.
Hon was Adolphus was not
suficient to wake him- included in the majority of fore-self. up. He had been to sleep in casts, but he did not mind as the arms of the pretty blonde. It new attraction had come into his
jy curious how cricket affects life- blonde he had met at Fras even the most fastidious.
catti'a
a
He saw a great deal of her in the next few weeks and it was on a rainy night that he sat with her in the drawing room of the home of his ancestors. The wireless had been switched and the strains of a well known song fill-
on
ed the room. The pair were too occupied with each other to heed melody of any description, but à sudden pause in the programme followed by the weather report. and news compelled attention. It only sufficed for
# moment, and Adolphus WAS about to
the clear
switch it off when tones of the broadcaster heralded the selection of the England XI. for the first Test match. Could he be mistaken or was it true that he-Adelphus E. Crabtree- had been
selected to ropresent England? She grew excited, so it must have been correct.
a
was
The great day dawned and Chapman heightened England op timism by winning the toss. Hobbs and Sutcliffe gave England good start, Hammond and Hendren carried on the good work and at the tea interval the score 302 for three wickets. Adolphus was, sent in with Ham- mond on the resumption and caus- ad quite a sensation when it was seen that his trousers-which verged over the Oxford "bag" mark were entwined three times round his legs with large pads over them. Wall might be able to hit Sutcliffe on the hand and cause pain, but he could not get
this defence.
It was un- imaginable!
Grimmett, who had beguiled Hendren into a faulty stroke with his third bail before the tea in- terval, finished his over to Ham- mond. All eyes were on Adolphus Fas he faced Wall, the Australian fast bowler. Smack! The sound was heard all over the huge arend, and when the spectators cpened their eyes again Adolphus was struggling with the aid of Oldfield-into
Lost
He
with
Our Sports Diary
LOCAL
Water Polo-Monday- Division II-Kowloon S.C. v. University.
-II
Wednesday Division 12th Heavy Battery v. Fukien Club.
Golf--To-day and to-morrow --Bogey Pool, Fanling.
Tennis Wednesday-Mix- ed Doubles-Kowloon C.C... U.S.R.C.
Racing-September 27- Seventh Extra Race Meeting. October 10 and 11-Eighth Extra Race Meeting."
Aquatic Sports-July 22-- Entrica close for Volunteer aquatic sports, noon.
July 26-Volunteer Corps aquatic sports, V.R.C., 9 p.m.
HOME
Cricket July 25-29-Fourth Test Match, Manchester.
Racing July 29-Stewarda Cup, Goodwood,
July 30-Goodwood Stakes, Goodwood.
July 31-Goodwood Goodwood,
Cup,
Boxing-July 28-Phil Scott V. Young Stribling, Wimbledon Stadium.
DAVIS CUP.
AMERICA LEAD ITALY.
INTER-ZONE FINAL
Paris, Yesterday.
a sitting position. In the Inter-Zone final of the
had been hit on the chest Davis Cup, America ed Italy at a. ball that had bumped the close of play by two matches viciously-one of the weak spots to nil
Feb. 7. v. Scotland, at Cardiff. Feb. 28. France, at Swansea. Mar. 14. v. Ireland, at Belfast,
*
College,
324
Dated the 18th July, 1930.
By Oder of the Executive Committee.
H. F. UN, Hon. Secretary.
Paul's School, 99 (8).
(8) (Melville 105); St.
College. 99.
Radley College, 142; Bradfield
Reading, 166 (7+) (Vernon 3
for 21. Jary ã not out); Reading School, 130 (8) (Dellery 89 not nut, Shurmer 3 for 22),
Repton School, 200 and 80 (1); 193: Uppingham School,* 185 and 93.
Sedbergh School," 142; Cat Charter-trick Garrison, 137.
Shrewsbury, 124; Malvern Col.
Stowe School,*
195; Free
Grasshoppers. 325;
Haileybury College.* 217; Free legs. 55. Foresters, 199.
Harrow School. 267 (8); Har- Foresto:s. 167. lequins, 253 (7),
(Hamilton
Kelly College 240 102); Exeter School, 137.
Leys School,* 201 (44); St. Giles C.C., 100.
Liverpool Club, 358 (Dewhurst 116) and 131 (2+): Cheltenham College, 328 (Bretell 106) and 90 (3).
M.C.C., 266 (91); Whitgift
England's women's and men's swimming teams in the British Em-School, 176. pire Games, at Hamilton, Canada,
Monkton Combe School, 193 (6):]
on August 16, were selected at a Dean Close School,* 161. meeting of the Amateur Swimming Old Millhillians, 223; Mil Hill Association at York as follows:- School,*.101.
269 (5)
Women.
Oundle School,
100 Yards Free Style.-Miss M. J. (Beresford) 135, Geen 40. Garrett Cooper (Mermaid S.C.) and Miss 55 not out); Bedford School, 170 P. M. Harding (Croydon Ladies' (G) (Cocks 35, Wise 63. Maw 3 SIC.).
for 15). Bedford won the toss 400 Yards Free Style.-Miss M. J. and put Oundle. in to bat. Cooper. Second string to be selected Oxford University Authentics,
later.
100 Yards Back Stroke.---Miss |2^^ Harding and Miss M. J. Cooper.
200 Yards Breast Stroke.---Miss Wolstenholme (Moss Side S.C Manchester) and Miss M. Heaton (Eecles S.C., Manchester).
Team Race (four to be selected). Miss M. J. Cooper, Miss Harding, Miss M. D. Cooper (Mermaid S.C.), Miss O. Tarr (Victoria Ladies' S.C.), and Miss M. Hinton (Ecclea S.C., Manchester).
Men.
100 Yards Free Style.-N. S. Brooks (Oldham Police S.C.), T. Scott (Oldham Police S.C.), F. G. Milton (Olter S.C., London).
200. Yards Free Style.-J. White- sidą (South Manchester .C.), Brooks, and Milton.
400 Yarda Free Style.-Milton, Brooks, and H. M. Wagstaffe (Otter S.C.).
1,500 Yards
Free Style.-J. Maguire (Boiton S.C.) and A. G., Watts (East Ham S.C.).
100 Yards Back Stroke.-J. C. P. Besford (South Manchester S.C.), J. W. Trippett (Sheffield 5.C.).
200 Yards Breast Stroke.--S. Bell (Penguin S.C.), R. Flint (Croft House S.C., Sheffield).
Team Race (four to be selected). -Brooks, Whiteside, Milton, Wag- staffe, Scott, and Watts.
The match played at Hurlingham between the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and the Royal Artillery in the first round of the Inter-Regimental Tournament, re Bulted in a win for the Gunners by six goals to three, but there was a difference in aggregate handicaps
of the two teams of 9 points (23-14), Teams:
Royal Artillery.-Capls. B. J.
in his armour. After a minute Allison (America) after losing Fowler, H. G. Morrison, J. C. Camp-
or two for recovery, Adolphus had the Arst two sets defeated aweet revenge on, the bowler, Destefani (Italy) 4-6, 7-0, 6-4, 8.8. neatly glancing a ball which turn- 10-8.
WATER POLO.
ed to the leg and his "duck" was
Lott (America) was leading in broken. The crowd, out of sym- his match with Morpurgo (Italy) pathy, roared their applause as by 3-6, 9-7, 10-8 when bad light the umpire signalled a boundary, caused a postponement-Reuter. No more runs were score off the remaining balls and what was more, Adolphus was still alive.
Haramond monopolised the bowling for some time and thus allowed Adolphus (who, don't forgat, was not in the best of form owing to his lack of prac tice) to lose aight of the ball.
POOR GAMES AT THE V.R.C
bell, and C. W. Allfrey (back).
5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guarda,
Mesars. F. P. B. Sangster. 3. P Ansell, C. F. Keightley, and B, J.
Scott (back).
In the first round at Aldershot, the 11th Hussars team beat the 8th Hussars team by six goals to three.. Teams:
11th Hussars,Mr. ́ J. F. C. Dagdale, Captain K. Alexander. Captain R. W. Verelat, and Mr. D. S. Schreiber (back).
8th Hussars Mr. D. S. Crippa, Mr. F. R. W. How, Mr. G. P. Kilkelly. and Liout-Colonel H. L
At last he got the bowling Kowloon managed to win their Jones (back). through elever play on the part of first division water polo match In the first round at Tidworth' the Australians, Fairfax bowled against the Chinese Bathing the Royal Scots Greys best the a good length ball and Adolphus, Club last night, after arriving three King's Dragoon Guards by 7 goals in the manner of experts, played men short. Ahurried search to G. the winning goal being sco forward to it. Alas, his foot was amongst the spectators provided from 60 yards out. Teams: out of position and an excruciated them with
full team, Royal Scots Groys. Ms. M. H. E.
King's Dragoon Guards. Mr. J. Guinness, Mr. R. L Findlay (back). W. Wilder. Maior T. M. Gladstone. Major I. Hatfeld, Captain R. L Greenshields (back)","
ing pain in his big left toe nail but the resulting game was Lopes, Mr, W. Corral, Mr. M. P. fold its tale. All the fight was very poor one. knocked out of him as a result, Witcholl scored for Kowloon ir and it came as no surprise to the the first half, and Kerr added a vast crowd when Oldfield whip-second after the Interval. The Chin ped off the bails with Adolphus ces replied with rather fluky Boveral yards out of his crease.goal before the end, which came The second innings BBW with Kowloon, winners by two Adolphus in a very different mood, goals to one.
A The National Boxing Association; at the fall of the thiid wicket In a second division game which controis boxing in twenty- de was scen to trip down the VR C. simply toyed with the 12th nino States, decided at a meeting ylilou steps like a fairy, but a Heavy Battery, RA piling up to recognise Max Schmeling as the fairy shorte! It was true. It goals almost at will to win by 8 Heavy-weight Champlonof the fedemed that he considered his goals tas nii, na
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St. Olave's School,* 64; Haber- dashers School, 62.
Tonbridge School,* 202 and 294 (9+) (Dayles. 107); Sherborne School, 286 (4) (Mermngen 166) and 127.
Univeralty College School, 216 (8) (Wittaridge' 85); Berkhamsted School, 175 (Maule 62).
Wellingborough School," 254 (Holdaway 55, Whatley 70. Wharton 71 not out); Rev., F. L. W. Richmond's XI., 253 (9) (Nicholson 83, Bridgefoot 40). : White Rabbits, 206 (91); Lane- ing College," 130 (4).
Emeriti, 81 (9).
Wimbledon College, 194 (5+)
Worksop College, 166; Oakham School,* 151.
Wyeliffe College. 125; Kings- wood School, 125 (7).
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