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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1930.
GOSSIP IN THE WORLD
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-NIGHT'S BIG FIGHT.
OF SPORT
Lightweight Title at Stake.
LINDRUM'S INVALUABLE CUE
AN
M.C.C. IN SOUTH AFRICA
AUSTRALIAN INTER-STATE MATCHES "AND. FRIENDLIES.
WEST
INDIANS' TOUR
Experienced Men Matched.
A FINE PROGRAMME.
Lovers of really fast and skilful boxing are promised a big freat at the tournament at the City Hall to-night, when six contests will be staged, aggregating 47 rounds.
Both contestants in the main
UNUSUAL RUGBY INCIDENT.
NEW
HEAVY-WEIGHT
Edwards
Scores from all over the country are coming in this winter and evont, a 15-round match for the
A. R Edwards' working girls from all parts of the The AI.C.C. are Lightweight Championship of the Athletics (Brighton provide cricket enthusiasts with a little gossip.
and country. Several London business Colony, are reported to be in good
County Harriers) houses will be represented. progressing favourably on their tour in South Africa, but gave a shape, and well inside the stipulated created a new English diacus re
Employers are encouraging their cord at Brighton during a sports girls to fence. A manager of one poor display when opposing Griqualand West at Kimberley. The weight, 135 lbs.
Stoker Percy Lake has been seen meeting held in connection with of the leading West End restau- West Indians opened their tour in New Zealand with a match against
here before, but A.B. Dobson, his the official opening by the Mayor rants said that the firm had Wellington, but owing to the cold fared very poorly.,
opponent, is a newcomer, who only of Brighton of the new grand-stand ongaged the services of a special
coach. Brad-arrived here a few months ago. at the cricket ground.
"The girls are most enthusiaa- His record, however, is a good one, attained a distance of 126ft. Sin. and he is the present featherweight-71. more than the previous best, tic." he said. "Every Friday even champion of the Navy and Marines.accomplished by M. C. Nokes on Ing they fence in the rest
room, Lake's Fine Record,
July 30, 1927.
and some of them show exceptional Dobson's principal fights have The world-famed Japanese promise with the folls. In the already been reproduced in those athlete champion, Oda, who recent-bummer months practice takes columns, and Lake's reputation is ly returned from the Olympic place on the roof of the restau
established locally. In con- games at Darmstadt, is going to re- He is going to vorsation with a China Mail repretire from sport. sentative, he mentioned some of the graduate at the Waseda University best men he had met and beaten.next spring. They included Young Johnny Brown, one time championship con- tonder, Kid Socks, and Ernie Jarvis
New South Wales easily accounted for South Australia, man being in his usual form with the bat. J. S. Ryder's testimonial match was held up by rain but produced soome interesting results. Hobbs and Sutcliffe, after a good start in their Indian tour, have lately found scoring a slow job..
Sydney, Nov. 11. South Wales beat South New Australia by 213 runs. Scores:-
New South Wales 228 (Bradman 61, Fairfax 62, Hooker 64),
South Australia, 124 (Hooker 5 for 28).
New South Wales 396 (Bradman 121, Kippax 104, Allsopp 93. Dever- son 4 for 86).
South Australia, 287 (Nitchke, 141. Fairfax 4 for 54)..
The omission of three Australian Test players from the New Bouth Wales team for the first Sheffield Shield match has caused surprise in cricket circles.
Alan Kippax captained the side which also included Bradman and Fairfax, but Jackson, Oldfield, and M'Cabe were not theren.-
Patsy Hendren.
It is suggested that the members of the touring side were asked by cable to say whether they would be available or not, and that the three players left out failed to reply.
A. L. Quinn took 5 wickets for 56
runs.
Batting a second time, Griqua- land West scored 166 for two before declaring, but rain prevented the M.C.C. batting a second time.
The West Indians.
Wellington, Nov. 12.
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There is a dispute in Football Ireland about the amateur Interaction- One of the most re- al football match with England, to Aviation. markable funerable bo played at Belfast The Irish services over held F.A. selected a team to meet Eng-
The West Indies cricket team arof Millwall, who was so successful rived by the Tamaroa from Panama on his American tour, and after-took place, when Wing Commander land and included four players to-day and began a two-day match wards was a Lonsdale Bolt conten- Kingsford-Smith, in his aeroplane, who are members of the Bohemian against Wellington. N. Constan- der.
the "Southern Cross," took aloft Club, Dublin. tine, of Trinidad, took six wickets for 24. His fielding was a revela- tion. The weather was fine, but a cold wind obviously affected the tourists. Scores:-
The latest scores were: Welling- ton, 195 (L. N. Constantine 6 for 24); West Indians 23 for 2.
Indian Cricket.
Calcutta, Nov. 21.
A crowd of 15,000 aaw Hobbs, the England and Surrey cricketer, bat one hour for five runs to-day. ---With his famous partner, But- cliffe, Hobbs was opening the in- nings for the Maharaj of Viziana- gram's XI against the Governor of Bengal's XI. Sutcliffe was bowl-
Dobson's principal fights are as the ashes of his father and scat- The sequel was a statement by
tered them over the waters of the the Free State F.A. which follows:-
fore. Pacific Ocean in accordance with bade any players "at present re
Loat to A. B. Watson on points (15
rounds),
rounds),
Best Kid Farlo on points (12 Best Tug Wilson knock out (4
rounds). Beat Johnny Klibane-knock out (2
rounds),
Lost to Andre Relo on points (12 rounds featherweight cham- plon of France, fight taking place in Algiers. Beat Benny Sharkey on points (15)
rounds).
"Návy and Army Champion, 1938,
Beat Sid Smith-knock out (9
rounds).
the laat wishes of the deceased. gistered and playing under
our
It was across the Pacific Ocean į jurisdiction, and born within the that Wing Commander Kingsford Irish Free State, from playing in Smith accomplished his first great this or other matches arranged and flight, and this fact was in the controlled by the Irish F.A." father's mind when he expressed the wish that on his death his ashes should be so scattered.
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"I would not accept Billiards. $20,000 for my cuc,"
declared Walter, Lin drum. He explained that it was Lake, brother, by the way, of made from a piece of ash he had Bugler Lake, a former British seen casually in a Melbourne store
ed after scoring only six runs, and champion, and now an instructor to where it had been for a quarter of Hobbs was unbeaten when stumps the R.A.F.. has also beaten Tommy a century. A composition ferrule were drawn with only five to his Fielding, light-weight champion of gives a wood effect when playing. name, the side's total being 16 for British Columbia, and Rudy Benton, lock it up in a fireproof case afterwards lightweight champion of between sessions," said Lindrum. three wickets.
China, besides annexing the Atlant would be a tragedy if it were tie, Mediterranean, and China Flect destroyed." titles.
The Governor of Bengal's XI. batted first, and totalled 173, A. L. Hosie (Hampshire), being chief
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The Free State Committee, the statement declared, regard the ac- tion of the Irish F.A. In picking. these players, and in calling tho match an amateur international between "Ireland" and England ae a "gross act of discourtesy and arrogance.".
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Midget golf bas gained Golf. Immense popularity in Chicago. One man play. ing on a miniature golf course in the early hours of the morning was considered breaking the bounds of the law and caused the owner to be fined £40 and costs for permitting persons to play on his putting course during the hours when neighbours were trying to sleep.
The effect of the
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His fight with Benton was staged Hobbs and Sutcliffe have given in Shanghai when he was on the The team was:-A. Kippax (cap- tain), D. Bradman, A. Fairfax, A. only one really outstanding dis-Station a year or two ago, (in 1927,
was when they put to be precise). Allsopp, H, Hooker, J. Stewart, H. play, that
on 177
the first wicket Both men have shown up well Injents in less than one round, and Hunting, electrification of Chilvers, W. Hunt, W. Bill, C.
against Allahabad. Against the the gymnasium, and have trained who defeated the Frenchman, Bar- Andrews, and H. L. Davidson.
Best of India eleven, Hobbs was hard for the fight. Lake appears bos, this week, in one minute, willing is being much discussed in Melbourne, Nov. 18.
for
railways on foxhunt-
The Australian Test team scored out, leg before, for 30, and Sut-to have more experience, judging be seen in London against Jack hunting circles.
cliffe was caught after seven,
267 in Ryder's testimonial match, when they continued their innings to-day. The Rest collected 191 be- fore declaring with three wickets. down, and then diaposed of iva Test team players for 96 runs, When rain prevented further play and caused the match to be aban- doned.
Rigg scored 74 and Ryder 65 not out in the Rest second innings. The match was drawn.
The receipts amcynted to nearly £3,000. Scores
89).
The Rest 293 (Grimmett 5 for
Australia 367 (Bratman 23, Kippax:70, Woodfull 53).
The Rest 191 for 3, declared (Rigg 74, Ryder 65 not out).
Australia 95 for 5.
Capetown, Nov. 6. In the opening match of the M.C.C. tour, a one-day match, schoolboys, carried away by enthus laam, gave the tourists a great reception. •
The Western Province Schools XV scored 115, Leyland having the
remarkable analysis of:-
0. M. R. W.. 18 8 7
scoring by his record, but those who have seen Dobson in action have formed golden opinions of him, and greatly fancy his chances. A fast and scientific contest seems certain.
Begble-Morris Clash.
But the danger is more, apparent. than real as the live rall can easily be guarded in such a way as to reduce risk to a minimum.
General opinion, however, seems to be that one effect of the in- New England Cricket creasing electrification. will be Cricket. Association reckons it more "drags" around London.
has another Bradman
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Booner or later all the main lines Herowitz, who for the past ten in the south of England will be Calcutta, Nov. 22.
years has played in first-class electrified, and gome people Hobbs, who is playing for the
Rugby, only turned professional a visualise an increasing danger to month ago, and despite the fact hounds. Maharajah of Vizianagram's XI against the Governor of Bengal's
that he is already 31 years old, he Jock Begbie and Stinnie Morris is considered by many (suys an XI, batted laboriously for 80 minutes to score only 14 runs, when are to meet in the first supporting Exchange Telegraph message from he was given out leg before wicket. bout. This is sure to be a very Paris), an a possible world's cham-
men being plon. Sutcliffe, who is also in the Ma-keen contest, both
of some repute. harajah's side, was bowled yester- welterweights day after scoring six runs.
Morris has fought here before, and The Governor of Bengal's team is in fact an ex-welter and middles batted first and compiled 173. champion of the Colony. Besides They then dismissed the Mahara. that he won the Navy and Marines in young Darcy Cuff. jah's aide for 75. -The lattor eleven Championship at Homo this year. included many Bombay quadrangu- Begble, whole on H.M.S. Bering pitch, he started batting for lar tournament players. In their wick, Is an experienced boxer who Public Service against Kingston at accond innings the Governor's XI has met many good men. The fight 2.15. At 6 o'clock he was still bat were disposed of for the small should be worth the admission price ting with 251 against his name, in total of 46, and the Maharajah's alone, being a main event In Itself.cluding 30 boundaries... XI had compiled 26 without loss
It was a chanceless and fas- Three other six-round contests cinating innings, and already the when stumps were drawn.
Calcutta, Nov. 24. and a four-rounder make up the local fans are discussing Cuff's Playing for the Maharajah of card, which is one of the best pre- chances of being opening batsman Vizianagram's XI against the sented by the Hong Kong. Boxing against the next English team. Sporting Union the leading club in Association for long time. Bengal, Sutcliffe scored 110, the first century made by a member of
| the' Maharajah's team during the
tour. of India. ⠀
The Maharajah's team declared
a wicket at a cost ef 15 runs.
A Full Programme.
On what was considered a try-
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The public are invited to the weighing in at 130 p.m. to-day at
Women owners Dog Racing. have won a con- siderable portion
the City Hall. ·
The full programme follows:-
of the money paid out in stakes by
15 Round Contest for the Light- the licensed greyhound tracks this
Fashion":
It is officially. "an- Racing. nounced by the Dublin Hospitals Committee
with regard to their Sweep on the Manchester November Handicap, which closed on November 15, that the total prize-money available is over, £200,000. The first prizo alone will therefore considerably exceed £100,000. The prize money. will be available for payment to the winners after the decision of the race.
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One of the queerest Rugby. mishaps heard of "In sport has befallen I. A. at 200 for two. The Sporting eight Championship of the Colony season, which aggregate neatly Adamson, the Oxford Rugby Blue The M.C.C. made 294 for 6. Union, at the close of play, were and the Belt-Stoker Fercy Like $250,000. The distinction of head and English International trial
(H.M.B.. Berwick), Hendran scored 100 in an hour, it 108 for 7, Sutcliffe having taken Champion of the Colony AB. longs to Mrs. Arundel H. Kempton, While playing in a college match
ex-Lightweight ing the list of winning owners be- player. ting two 6's and thirteen' 4's.
Dobson (H.M.S. Thracian) Feather- Wyatt,scored 58 and Sandham-63.-
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weight Champion of Navy and the owner of that gallant grey-ho was accidentally bitten on the MA November II. E
The club is a small one'- Bur÷
Marines, 1930,
hound, Mick the Miller, and of arm by another player. Blood. The M.C.C beat Western Pro-rounded by three-storeyed Indian 10 Round Contest at 180. D.-A. Toftwood Misery and Fond poisoning has set in, and now
Begbie (H.M.S. Berwick). Stinnie vinca by an innings and 177 runs house which were crammed with Morris (Royal Navy)
Adamson is in a nursing home. in the first important match of their spectatora" on the balconies and Round Lightweight Contest:-Pte. "Mick""・ won the Greyhound Ile is, however, progressing very South African tour. The scores roofs. The crowd on the ground Roberts (8.W.B.) v. Seaman Maquire Derby at the White City, which satisfactorily. Were as follows::
was one of the largest on record. (H.M.8. Medway) Tato S
was worth nearly £1,500 to the Such an accident is eagler than 0. Round Lightweight Contest-Sex- Western Province, 118 (Tate Calcutta, Nov. 25 man Kelly division winner, the Welsh Derby at Carat Arst glance seams possible. In for 18) and 122. (Leyland 8.for 4, Thanks to Sutcliffe (62 not out) Worthington (HMS. Berwick), diff, the Cesarewitch at West this case the arm was knocked Peebles 4 for 31) and Hobby (90), the Mahirajah of Round Welterweight Contest: Ham, and the Spring Cup at Wem- against the other man's teeth- M.G.C. 412 for 7 declared Vizianagram's XI beat the Stoker Barry (HMS Marazion) .bley; and Tollwood Misery won unpleasant also, for the In
Stoker Tyzack (H.M.8. Berwick). (Sandham 72, R. E. B. Wyatt 188, | Governor of Bengal's XI by sevEN 4 Round Lightweight Contest:~~Cpl.
the Coronation Gold Cup at Wem-Voluntary biter! Hammond 100, Hendren 58,not wickets.ON
Robson (A. & S.H.). Pie. McGaw bley and got second in the Oaks out Be
The English-batsmen were given) (A. & SH) N
All these races were open sweep-
T. W. Green, of Bel- November 17. great ovation by Bongall
stakes with substantial added Walking, grave Harriera, tho KimberleyThe third match of students, who... heselged the Obituary. -
money and Mrs. Kempton's win- Sandholder of the London the tour, was left drawn owing to pavilion, called the players out and m
zings this year already exeded to Brighton walking record, has re- ffused an offer to join Arthur New- rain. Griqualand West ran up a persuaded them to make short From Calcutta comes the "szd £5,000. total of 810 runa to which Balaskas speeches.or
news of the death of George Arthur ACURA
ton and P. Gavuzel in professional contributed 88 to-day AAE
Hobbs declared that he must McIlwaine, the famous young Cam- London waitresses athletic ventures in Canada and The M.C.C. replied with 282, have signed 8,000 autograph books bridge University Rugby Blue, Hu Fencing have taken up fene Amorica. Green will leave Eng- Hammond scoring 53 and Voce 56. In three daya,
was found dead in bed, and it is puurkunt mimpi A number of land for Milan as a British repre- stated that death was due to them have entered for the Lady sentative. In the international one athlete's heart Loule Moen hatte Cur. The som hundred, kliometres, race, Newton Mellwaine was a el andid, wing petition, the first ever to be held turned professional two years ago, forward with plenty of pace. He at a public exhibition, is open to and intends, with Gavazzi, to open came to England from South Africa, girls, from all over the world, an athletic club in Montreal. They and while at Belwyn College, heThe entry of seventy girls In secured a place the successful cludes typists, waitresses and other Cambridge testa of 1926, 1927, and
Barricking la for most unsettling and
nence
Transfer fcon___should be gur. talled. It has come pitch that the question should be Fone lato. G. H. Lawton, chai aster Unite
Boxing
Baked Green to take charge of the walking section and enter. Cana- kami dian kinow-shoe races, long dia-
1928 Ocerafonally he played for MacMyn's team to the Argentine, tance walks, and the 500 miles) Richmond and the Barbarians in and two years ago he took part in wak 1927 McIlwains accompanied 31. the All-India Rugby Tournament. «pared to
however, is not precity rince amateur statük.
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