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ATHLETES
TO BE PAID?
BRITAIN'S : FIRM STAND
IDEAS OF BARON. PIERRE DE COUBERTIA.
NATIONS IN DISCUSSION
"Imperfect humanity has ever tended to transform the Olymple athlete into the pald gladiator. But the two things are incompatible. We must choose between one formula and the other...."
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The warning quoted above was uttered in 1892 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, when the Union des Sports Athletiques met in the Spr- bonne to consider his proposals for the revival of the Olympic Games, in conditions applicable to modern- day existence,
'Humanity is still as imperfect, apparently as it has ever been.
In 1896 the first of the Modern Olympiada Was celebrated Athens, seventeen years ago amateur statutes were drawn up at a conference in Berlin, and, at Prague in 1925, a definition of amateurism was laid down for Olympic Games debarring any athlete from participation who had been in receipt of broken-time payments. In 1928 the Interna tional Football Association insist jed upon the principle of broken- time payments, and the English Football Association refused to send a team to play at Amsterdam that year. Broadly speaking, how ever, the Powers-that-be reaffirmed the ruling of the Prague Congress against such payment.
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Beast Only Dormant. The beast, however, WAS дой dead, only dormant, and, in May of this year the International Amateur Athletic Federation the world-wide governing body of the sport, and the Olymple Congress were called upon to consider, two directly opposed propositions tabled by Sweden and. Finland upon the one hand, and by Great- Britain upon the other.
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FOOTBALL.
ROYAL SCOTS' FAREWELL MATCH.
TIENTSIN DEFEATED.
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 1930.
TURF SENSATION.
$10,000 FOR LEASE OF PHAR LAP.
OFFER REFUSED,
Probably the most sensational
So of went Mr. Trautwein to the batting ring, and he laid £1,500 to 500 on Phar Lap, thus winning £500 for laying out his £1,500 for 1 minute 40 seconds.
"That's good Interest," he acid; "in fact, better' interest," than I would have received even if I'd get that lease for £10,000."
· Mr. Trautwein paid 6,000 gulneas and contingencies for Chide fast
won a race with
The Royal Scots played their farewall football match in Tlentain offer ever made for a racehorse was on November 1, when they defeated negotiated at Rosehill race course, the Tantsin Football Club by ths. says the Sydney Referee. odd goal in Ave.
A bid of £10,000 was made for the year, but hasn't the remaining five months' lease of Phar included Runnymede, also from him. Other high-priced purchases At the conclusion of
President game the
of the Lap, held by trainer H. R. Telford New Zealand, who scored only Football Club (Mr. E. C. Mr. T. C. Trautwein, one of Aus- Peters) presented a handsome tralia's boldest buyers of proved and silver, shield to Colonel Romanes, as high-priced horses, was responsible.
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memento of the Regiment's stay in Tientsin, and of the Club's appréciation of the Ain quality of the Royal Scots
and sportsmanship
Trainer Telford" wanted £12,000! But, after having worked out the possiblitics, Mr. Trautwein would not raise the bid to the £12,000. play .on If Phar Lap wins every race he the Soccer feld. In making the starts in from now on, the Spring presentation Mr. Peters sold;-
"This is rather a 3ad occasion, "a farewell to the Royal Scots," but I am sure you do not wish me to tako ata and tone. We have folly recollec-1 with the resolution passed Prague by the Olympic Congress in tions of our tussles with the Royal Scots and they also, we hope, which 1925."
The Belgian resolution as ampli-we trunt will remain as fied by the British amendment, brancea wherever they go. At the was accepted by the Olympic Con-end of fant
to 20, and it sided gress by 90 votes looked as if the broken time bogey by had been laud,
Belgium's Proposal.
remem-
acason I pre- over the presentation. the Football Association, and of various. Cups, Medals Trophies. The Hon. Secretary
The nations in opposition were! (Mr. Frost) gave me a long list but not satisfied, however, and Bel-practically the whole lot were won gium, an unimportant and, indeed, by the Royal Scots, their Regimental Insignificant Jack among Olympic team winning the trophy for Inter giants, proposed that: "The grant- British Military and the Club com ing of leave with salary paid shall petition. Do not let these results not be considered as compensation give you the impression that Tien for loss of salary." To this the tain football is of no account. I that the series of British delegates added an amend- would mention ment as follows; "provided that games between the Border and Royni payment is made by the employer Scots Regiments gave some of the and that the employer is not re- best football ever seen here and imbursed by any sporting federa- don't forget that the Club has, on occasions, benten both teams. tion, association of club in any Therefore the standard of football form whatsoever."
the
world.
new
success.
This new issue was referred by is high, and all the more credit is the Congress to the International dun to the Royal Scots for their Olympic Committee, which met on
"Gentlemen of the Royal Scots, October 10 to consider this
had many a' tussle phase of the "broken time" pro- our Club has blem. Out of the deliberations of with you and the manner in which the joint Committee are likely to you have always, as Individuals or arise difficulties which may affect as a team, played this manly game has aroused our admiration and the whole future conduct of sport
Great respect. As individuals you have throughout Britain and the countries who sup-kept yourselves fit and always play- ported our view at the Berlin Coned the game in a sporting manner gress are determined not to coun- and as teams shown unselfish devo- tenance "broken time" under any tion to your side, in fact you have guiac and, so far as we are con- proved yourselves thorough sports- cerned, it is suggested that the re- cent formation of the Empire Games offer a solution, but it does not solve the problem in its entire ty, writes F. A. M. Webster in The Field...
men. On behalf of Tientsin specta-
tors, you have deserved our thanks not only for the excellent displays you have given us but for the stimulus you have given to our team. As a small taken of our esteem, ap- preciation and good wishes I have A Blind Rush,
the honour to present you with this The urgent desire for the shield which I trust will recall plea- legalisation of "broken time" pay-sant memories of your Tien- The Scandinavian proposal read:
ments arises because certain tain visit wherever you go. "That an athlete may be allowed European countries and, more re Ladies and gentlemen, one' compensation for loss of time or
cently, South and Central America, thing remaing and that ja wages or-payment for a substitute have rushed blindly Into theto voice our respect and good when taking part in Olymple world's championships and Inter-wishes for the future of Colonel Games or international matches as national matches which preclude Romanes, Officers and Men of this the representative of his country." amateurs from taking part with famous Regiment by three rousing
The British reply to that pro-out some sort of financial help; cheers." position was framed in the follow- ing terms: "That no competitor who has received any payment or compensation for loss of salary ('broken' time') directly or ia- directly in any guise whatsoever, shall be permitted to take part in any future Olymple Games.”.
Sweden based their case on the argument that the adoption of their resolution would make it possible for a country to place their best side in the field, irrespective of the social or finan- cial status of individuals, whereas the scrupulous observation of the Prague definition would tend to confine participation in Olympic Games and other international fix- tures to certain classes, Great
In these circumstances one can Britain's stand was taken on, an uncompromising rejoinder. that only hope that if the worst comes to the worst, the International aport must be carried out for could be permitted that would be sport's sake, and that nothing Olympic Committee, a self-elected likely to undermine the founda- tions upon which the true concep- tion of the term "sport" had been built up..
British Point Prevails.
but it seems to me that the Empire The Club members having heartily Games have the makings of a responded to this call, Lieut.-Colonel wild-cat scheme of a very similar Romanes expressed the thanks of the colour.
regiment to the Club, and said that We have just had the first they had mat with nothing session of such games in Canada, but kindness during their stay where the competition was cather In Tientsin. Nothing had been "ihin." Future meetings must in-too good for the community clude among their venues both to do for the regiment. and New Zealand and Australia, they were truly sorry to have to University and Service athletes leavo Tientsin, and envious of the may be able to afford the time to good fortune of the Queen's Regi- mako the prolonged voyagea ment, who were coming. there for which will be involved, but many two years while the Royal Scots offices, the married man, the clerk, were going away. and all of them having their living to earn will certainly not be ablo to do so.
Independance Hoped.
HOCKEY.
RADIO SPORTSTM CLUB VICTORY,
The hockey match between the body which is absolutely impartial B.SC. hockey team and H.M.S. and absolutely independent, since Tamar and small chips, played at its members are without mandato King's Park yesterday afternoon, from their own countries will resulted in a victory for the Radio exercise its indisputable right by Eleven by & goals to one. It was declining to include in the pro-an even game throughout,
To-morrow's. Gamer gramme of the Olympic Games any.
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Our Sports Diary
LOCAL
Rugby Football-To-day- H.K.F.C. v. H.M.S. Tamar, 5 p.m.
Hockey-To-morrow- R.S.C. v. H.K. & S. Brigade, Marina ground, 5 p.m.; Hockey Club v. Women's Club, 3.15 p.m.; Y.M.C.A. v. Naval and Military Y.M.C.A., 4.30 p.m.
Racing-To-inorrow En- tries close for Eleventh Extra Race Meeting, noon,
Monday Jockey Club Half-yearly General Miccting, 5.15 p.m.
November 29-Eleventh Ex- tra Race Meeting.
Cricket-To-morrow Ox- ford v. Cambridge, H.K.C.C. Ground, 2 p.m.
Saturday Division I. Navy V. Indian R.C. (L.): Civil Service v. Hong Kong C.C. (F); Division II-Police v. Indian R.C.. (L.); Recreio v. Craigengower C.C. (F.); R.AS.C. v. Royal Signals (F.); Civil Service v. Hong Kong C.C. (F.).
Lawn Tennis Friday-- Ladies' Singles Championship final. U.S.R.C., 3 p.m.
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Polo Friday Green Howards v. Polo Club, 4 p.m. Football Saturday-First Division Chinese v. Police: Kowloon v. Royal Artillery: Navy V. Club; Recreio Somersets; Argylla v. South -China; Second Division-Uni- veraity. v. Argylis; Navy v. Kowloon; St. Joseph's v. Re- crelo; Somersets v. Eastern South China v. Club; Royal Artillery v. Chinese; Third Division-R.A.S.C. v. Royal Engineers; R.A.0.C. v. Royal Air Force; Somersets v: Chin- ese; Ewo v. South China,
Christmas Day-Sunday Herald Charity Cup-Scotland · v. England.
Boxing Day-Sunday Herald Charity CupChina v. Portu- gal.
Golf-Sunday--K.G.C. Cham- pionship Second Round: R.H.K.G.C.Club Champion- ship and Jasper Clark Cap.
Ping Pong Sunday ---- Ladies' Championship Final, South China A.A:. China Build- ing.
Fencing-Monday-Fencing Clab Meeting., Yacht Club, 5.45 p.
HOME.
Football - Saturday-Wales
v. England.
November 20-English Cup -First Round.
once.
Last Spring he offered £12,000 for Nightmarch, but the bid was refus ed. How Nightmarch won the Epsom, Randwick Plate, Cox Plate, and Melbourne Cup is now a matter. of history, thus justifying the huge offer Mr. Trautwein made.
CRICKET AT H.K.C.C.
'VARSITY MATCH TO-MORROW.
The annual Oxford v Cam- bridge erlekat match is to be play- on the ed to-morrow afternoon
as usual H.K.C.C. ground, and the local Oxford and Cambridge Society will be "At Home" from, 4 to 6 pm.
RED BANDITS.
TWO NEW PROVINCES NOW MENACED.
A GENERAL OFFENSIVE.
Nanchang, Monday. The Communist-bandits who had made an unsuccessful attempt to Invade Nanchang retreated in a southern direction, with the object of disturbing Fukien and Chekiang provinces. The Kiangsi Govern- ment has wired to the Fukien and Chekiang authorities for their in- formation and mobilisation for the Interception of the fleeing Commun- Ist-bandits.
A portion of Hunan troops under Li Kue has been recalled to Chang. sha for garrisoning, upon the ar rival of the 60th Cantonese divi alon at Pingkiang.
The order for a general offensive against the Communist-bandita was Issued on the morning of the 16th inst. The Nationalists
under
Chiang Kwang-nei, Tan Tao-yuan and Chang Fei-chen, commenced to attack the Communist defence since last Sunday.
A contingent of the National 6th Division under Chen Cheng arrived on the 16th inst from Sinyangchow at Hankow, whence they will pro- cced to Yochow, in North Hunao, in order to participate in the anti- Communist campaign.
The Hunan native in Nanking wired on the 16th inst. to Chairman Ho Chien of Hunan reminding him that Hunan is again in a critical situation being seriously threaten ed by Reda, and that he should lose no time, telegraphically to request reinforcements from the Central Government, thus saving the pro- vince from plunging into a vaxa- tious state.-Canton News Agency.,
Itallan Captives.
Peking, Yesterday, The Italian Charge d'Affaires, Signor Cortini, has telegraphed to the Chinese Nanking urging authorities to take adequate mea- sures to secure the release of the Italians captured at Kulupa.---
Attack On A Train. Further details of the attack on the Peking-Sualyuan train show that 700 bandits at first seized the Stakes, Craven Plate, and Randwick small station at Kuangtaun which Plate, at the A.J.C. meeting, the they looted of the railway funde Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, and the and kidnapped some of the station Melbourne Stakes, Melbourne Cup staff. They then surrounded the and C. B. Fisher Plate at Fleming- train and went through all the ton, he could aggregate approximate passengers luggage taking every- ly £18,000 in prize-money.
But of this, one-third would have to go to the owner, Mr. D. J. Davis, leaving just £12,000 to the lessee.
No Profit.
thing of value and all the mails. They also carried off a number of Chinese passengers for ransom.
So far as is known at the pre sent there were no foreigners on the train-Reuter,
Thus, if Mr. Trautwein bought the lease, he would get back in prize money just what he laid out. To [] increase the return, he would have mis
to lay out further sums for betting purposes, largely increasing his risk.
· Phar Lap's lease enda in Fehra- ary, when he reverts to Mr. Davis, and all the earnings then become his, But although the lease does not end until February, that period does not fake in any more big racing carnivals after the Melbourne Cup meeting, so that his earning capacity would and early in November, sook after his Melbourne Cup run.
Réalising that the £12,000 demand
The British point of view pre-sport in which payment for broken The following will represent the vailed at the International time is permitted by the Interna- BS.C. to-morrow at 5. p.m. sharp Amateur Athletip Federation, Con- tional Fedoration.
in a hockey match against the greas by eighteen votes to four, The International Olympic Com Hong Kong & Singapore Brigade and was confirmed by the Olympic mittes has power to resort to such on the Marina.ground:
B. S. Gil; Rattan Bibgh. Congrees. In a different form. action irrespective of the decisions Grewal; A., E. P. Guest, Atma Singl Belgium tabled, a resolution, for reached by the Berlin or any other : S. Grewal, R. Kban, Gurbachan the consideration at the Olympic congress, and on its hands resta Singh, Awtar Singh (captain), Kal Congresa, to the effect that: the final decision which shall want Singh and Mr. Komp "Athletes who are qualified by the establish for all time Barón Pierre Reserve: Chanan Singh.
Y.M.C.A. Matches. regulations and, rules of their In- de Coubertin's ideas of Olympfč ternational, Federation are con- amatourism; but if they falter or
The Y.M.C.A.. second hockey sidered as amateurs for the Olym-fall, then professionalism must team is down to play two matches pic Games." The British delegates reign triumphant throughout the Kings Park on Saturday. The would mean just money for money, would not stand for any such loose world, with the, English-speaking first, time to begin at 3.16 p.m. and the glory of Resting poessasion definition and Lord. Aberdaro pro peoples standing aside in an is against the Hong Kong Ladles of a champion, with, however, pos posed the following addition to the isolation of amateurism which will Club while they will be opposed to sible risk of heavy loss in the event: resolution:
provided preclude them from real world the Navy and Military Y.M.C.A. of breakdown, or failure, to win the they are qualified in compliance championship contests.ak fat.430 p.m. The teams selected Biggest prize of all in his pro-
LAWN TENNIS.
FURTHER FIRST :: ROUND RESULTS.
Progress
was stade in the Open Doubleà
Tânufs-
the
J. B Taylor and Mrs. Keary, who meet Miss Rumjabi and Mrs. D. W. Bradbury."
are
gramme, the Melbourne Cup, worth Against the Ladies team; G. R10,000 to the winner, Mr. Traut Rees, W. IT. Stedman, R. Lydon: B.
Dormer, G. Mitchell, H. W. Stonell; Wein would not rise above, his!
Ingram, L. Tipple, W. H. Smith, $10,000 offer BALIN Bates and J. Ferguson, E If that had been accepted, and Against Naval & Military YM.G.A.: Phar Lap won all the races just re- Nie Corte Ehi mnd Mrs Chiu Chun-G. B. Rees: J. M. Purvin J. Jackson; ferred to, it would return, Mr. Tránt chia bant Mrs. de Cotirey Ireland and H. P. Keyserling, Mitchell,
Yesterday's results were
Bir G. R- Bayer. 6-2, Oda Bates; A Tate L Matey Wwein, roughly, £2,000 perhaps
Mies Nudge and Mr. It C. Sayers Smith, F. H. Parker and H-Muller, little more on his bargain! brat Mrs. Dock and Ms Fargons, lang 6-3, 6-1, 0.7 dittion were Mes James and
and Mem
Tennis Championship of the When purchaser and lessee could Colony will commence on the not come to terms, Harry Telford Gourts of the U.S.R.C. at 8,80 p.m. tald Mr. Trðfutwein, “He'll win âli on Friday, and not at 8 pm, as he starts lo, you know. And he's unbeatablu in to-day's Hill Stäkek.” A
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