WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932.
FIELD FLOOD AND RING
By Athole
Malayan Cricketer Retires.
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For Ceylon in Year's Time.
Dr. P. H. Hennessey, one of
Mr. Lyon has given Instructions Malaya's leading cricketers of the that the colt shall remain in New past, is retiring this month. His Zealand and he has been sent to departure will be a real matter of Elderslie Stud, where he will re- regret to all cricketers in Singa-main for at least a year before he pore as there is probably no other ing shipped to Colombo..
cricketer in Malaya at the present time, other than Norman Grenier, perhaps, who has had a connection with the big games-Interport and Inter-State-as long and continn- ous as Dr. Hennessey,
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It is noteworthy that this is the first occasion that a New Zealand yearling has been purchased for an ft 18 owner racing in Ceylon. probable that should the colt develop as anticipated, he expects to invade India in the hopes of capturing all the most important stakes.
EGYPT CAPTURE THE DOUBLES.
Italian Pair Surprised at Geneva.
THE GRANDGUILLOT BROTHERS.
Geneva, Yesterday.
The second day's play in the Davis Cup encounter between Italy, and Egypt here to-day provided a 'sensation when Egypt captured the doubles event to reduce their arrears. The Grandguiilot brothers gained a comfortable' victory over their opponents in four sets.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Italy, however, requires only one of the two remaining matches to send her into the second round where she will meet Spain, and this, at the moment, seems inevitable as De Stofani is in great form and just a little too good for Wahid, Results as cabled by Reuter were as follow:
Grangulliot brothers (Egypt) beat Sertorio and Delbono (Italy) 6-2, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4.
Earlier results:-
Success Against Australians.
Many cricketers in the Colony will recall Dr. Hennessey's
Calcutta's Motor Boat Club.
De Stefani (Italy) beat Pierre triumph with the ball against
Grandguillot (Egypt) 9-7, 6-1, 6-4. The latest addition W. A. Oldfield's All-Australian
to Cal-
De Minerbi (Italy) beat Wahld many
Clubs has just (Egypt) 6-3, 8-6, 6-3, 6-3. - XI. at Kuala Lumpur in 1927. In cutta's
formed. This s that match he captured 7 wickets been for 42 runs to enable Malaya to Calcutta Motor Boat Club. gain a great and memorable vic-second city of the Empire, tory,
though surrounded by excellent
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Interport v. Hong Kong,
won
the
The THE RECREIO BOWLS
TEAMS.
stretches of water, has never turn- First and Second League ed its attention to motor boat race.
prise of Mr. J. H. A. Drew, a former member of the Bombay Motor Boat Club.
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Everything In Preparation.
Mr. T. II. Elderton, Chairman of the Port Commissioners, has con- seated to become Commodore and the Club has been given a fine stretch of water near Willingdon Bridge at Bally. Buoys have al-
It will also be recalled that Dr.ing, but happily this want has been Hennessey has also represented filled, thanks mainly to the enter Malaya against Hong Kong in In- terport matches. In 1909 in the match on
the H.K.C.C. ground, which Hong Kong
by 9 wickets, he was associated in a fine ninth wicket partnership with H. R. S. Gehuder (53 not out) and helped considerably to swell the Malayan total to 179 after a dis- astrous start against the bowling of R. E. O. Bird (5 for 60) and Capt. Baird (3 for 47). Dr. Hen- nessey scored an
invaluable 25 runs before being caught off Bird. He then went on to tuke 4 wickets for 61 runs in 27 overs when Hong Kong were fighting hard for a lead of 32 runs. on the first inn- ings.
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Malayan Triumph.
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An interval of eleven years elapsed before Hong Kong again
ready been placed in position and negotiations are in progress for acquiring a site in the immediate vicinity for the erection of suitablo: buildings for the Club.
Some very fine motor boats in- deed are owned in Calcutta and surely the time will come when Calcutta will turn its attention to breaking records for motor boat speed.
met Malaya and Dr. Hennessey The Olympic Games. had still maintained. his brilliant bowling form.
On the H.K.C.C.'
This was not, however, to be. Dr. Hennessey (5 for 55) and E. J. Riches (5 for 66) dis missed the side when still 56 runs
Preparations for the Olympic ground he was again successful. Games to be held at Los Angeles in In Hong Kong's first inninga he June and July, are new under way had the following figures in all parts of the world, and early 16-6-24-4-and Hong Kong were signs indicate that the 1982 meet- dismissed 95 runs in arrears of the ing will be outstanding in the his- Malayan first innings total. Bril- tory of the Games. American liant bowling by Capt. Davies, dominance, achieved through however, in Malaya's second inn- specialization, numbers and team- ings completely altered the whole work, is not likely to be sa marked complexion of the game and Hong Kong required only 195 runs for in 1928, and the challenges from Britain, Canada, and Japan will provide opposition that should re- victory.
sult in many wonderful contests. British athletes are certain to main- tain, the prestige of former track representatives, and, R H Thomas, Lord Burghley and. G. L Rampling will be stron contenders for Olympic titles. Japanese, jump- An amazing feat of scoring was ers and swimmers, Finn long-dis recently witnessed on the Padang tance runnera, German track and cricket ground, Malays. N. H. P. Beld stars and French sprinters will Whitley, playing for a Public Ser- gain many. points, while the vices and Law XI. scored 102 out. Dominions will fleld their usual of 117.
Six batsmen failed to select teams, which will be small score and Mr. "Extras" added a in number but strong, in, material. welcome single. R. L. L. Braddell, Many world's records. In all a former Oxford University play branches of sport have" been er, opened the innings with Whit- broken lately and several new ley, but scored only 7 out of 50 figures will be set at the 1932 scored at the rate of a run & Games...
in arrears.
102 Out of 117!
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minute. Last out at 117 Whitley
was clean bowled by a fast bowl-
er when attempting a big hit,
Phar Lap's Brother.
Framer of Rugby Laws.
"The passing away of Mr. Edward Carleton Holmes at Hove at the nge of 90 has deprived Rugby News has reached here that a Football of one of its oldest figure- brother of Phar Lap, the famous heads. An
Australian race-horse, has been specially purchased in New Zealand by Mr. G. L. Lyon, a Ceylon, own er, with the express intention of winning the Viceroy's Cup.
Mr. Lyon, who has raced in many and who attended the re- cent gton meeting."
sed with
He presided at the meeting in London in 1871 when the Rugby Union was formed
in Bedford Row panions, i all of 467) dead, they framed.
ame.
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that
Encounters.
The following will represent the Club de Recreio in the Lawn Bowis League on Saturday:---
1st Team v. Civil Service at Happy Valley at 3.30 p.m.:
L. F. Xavier, R. R. Robarts, L. C. R. Souza, and R. F. Luz (Skip).
F. A. Xavier, C.; A, Lopes F. X. M. Silva, and C. G. Silva! (Skip).
L. G. Gutierrez, F. V. Ribeiro, A. S. Comes, and G. E. Marques (Skip).
Club at home at 3.30 p.m.
2nd Division v. Royal H.K. Yacht
M. A. Carvalho, J. M. S. Rosario, CH. Basto, and J. G. Ozorio (Skip).
A. A. Xavier, J. M. M. Alves, E. M. Remedios, and Dr. R. A. Basto (Skip).
F. Prata, F. X. Soares, J. Baato (Skip).
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CAMPBELL RETURNS TAIKOO VOLUNTEER
CHALLENGE CUP.
CARD OF 72.
Qualifies on Old Course for Captain's Cup.
THREE CARDS OF 75.
In the Captain's Cup played over the Old Course at Fan- ling on Saturday and Sunday. R. A. Campbell (7) qualised with a score of 72 from a field of thirty-two. Other scores included:-
A. E. Lissaman (3) R. Young (6) D. S. Edward (9)
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADS BIG GOLF FIELD.
Dunlop Southport Tournament.
(Reuter's Special Service.)
Southport, Yesterday. Cecil Denny, a 23-year-old professional led the field of qualifiers in the Dunlop South- purt Golf Tournament here. to- day. He returned a card of 140.
W. H. Davies. S. Easter- brook and George Duncan, British Ryder Cup players were also amongst the list of qualifiers.
Our Sports Diary.
TO-DAY.
SWIMMING-Gala at Y.M.C.A.
at 9p.m.
FOOTBALL-B.K.F.A) · Council Meeting at 5.80
p.m. TO-MORROW. CRICKET-Interpart Nets,
FRIDAY.
CHESS--Open Championship.
SATURDAY.
BOWLS-Full
Full League Pro
gramme.
CRICKET Interport XI. tense for Shanghai at 2 a.m.
RACING-Sixth Extra Race Meeting at Happy Valley.
SUNDAY, TENNIS Mixed Doubles American Tournament at K.C.C.
OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
McIndoe Wins Event for Second Year.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
On Sunday A. McIndoe (scratch) won the Talkoo Volunteer Challenge Cup for
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RAIN HANDICAPS SHANGHAI XI. Require Practice
Shanghai, May 6. Play'will' start at 12:45 pai. Halted from practice by the inter--Saturday, and on Sunday; the instch mittent rains of the past two weeks, will be continued at 1.30 pan the Shanghai interport cricket can-| As in the previous trial thatche didates are making every endeavour which proved to be a failure because to play and this week-end will see "of ground conditions, the match wil them staging the first two-day be between teams captained by match, provided weather conditions D. W. Leach and T. W. R. Wilson permit.
Cream of Shanghai on Yew,
rifle shooting, for the second time in his career, with an ag gregate score of 92 out of a .- possible 115. He had a com- fortable margin of 17 points separating him from C. H. Summers (scratch) and J. Shanghai is anxious over its The two teams represent the bea Polson (14) who tied for
chances for the men had but a short of Shanghai's cricketing talent, and knock last Sunday on a wet wicket the players are fairly evenly divided second place.
while Hong Kong's representatives up, although Leach's team is slight This year's competition, the are in fine form. The Colony play-ly the stronger and should be able nineteenth since Mr. G. W. Swire ers are due here on May 16. They to triumph.
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put up a handsome cup in 1906 for have been playing during the past The match will be the first of the months as cricket starts much season and, provided weather conde. competition, attracted ten competi-earlier in the southern port with tions allow, the playing of the two tors and the following practices the result that they are just rarin' day" affair should give a good idea were carried out:-
to meet Shanghal.
of what the chief, qualities of the 1. 200 yards, deliberate, 4 ft. While Shanghai has the best men:
Northern Disadvantage. local team are likely to be. Selected Elevens. musketry target; 6 rounds. ·
of last year's team as the nucleus The selected elevens are 2. 200 yards, snapshooting, 22 in. for this season's side and other follow
snapshooting target; 5 rounds. valuable players, it is not known, D. W. Leach's XI-D. W. Leach 3. 300 yards, snapshooting, 4 ft. how they will fare. As in every H. A. Coward, R. Booth, A. I game, so in cricket, practice comes Barson, 8. E. Kermani, C.-B. W musketry target; 5 rounds.
[colour.
› Attempts have been made by the Simpson, M. J. Divechà, and 0.7 men to pat in individual practice Merritt.
4. 300 yards, rapid 4 ft. musketry(srat and the local men are sadly off.
pauoson, L., F. Stokes, Wr Hansel in T Smith; F. Wainwright, P.
target; 5 rounds.
5. 500 yards, deliberate, 8 ft. musketry target; 5 rounds.
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at the nets but there has been little} < TW: R. Wilson's XI-T. WA The Cup, presented by Mr. G. W. opportunity of play due to poor Wilson, J. A. Issacs, R. S.. Elllott Swire, is a handsome one made of weather conditions.
C. E. M. Thomson, A. L. S. Harr English silver and mounted on a
First Trial Game.”“ JA Quayle, A. C. Sinclair, blackwood stand; surrounded with This week's match will be the first Rogerson, F. Marshall, - 311- small shields on which the win-of a series of Important interport Pearson, G. F. Gardher, and D. B ner's name is inscribed each year.trials and the best local players W. Murray.
The trophy, must be won three have been selected to participate. Reserves:—W. H. Findlayır. J. I times before becoming the property The selection committee will no Hegarty, and E.. H. Anstice. of the winner, but each holder" re-doubt be on hand to watch the Umpires: --P. Carr and Dr. H. ceives a miniature cup-an exact efforts of the men,
replica 'in design of the original.
The following have now won the - Cup-B.. F. Chapman. W. M. Scott
(twice), D. Young, W. Budge, CHICAGO INCREASE
G. E. Stewart, W. J.-Eldrige (twice), C. H. Summers (twice), M. A.' A. McIntosh, W. E. Frice, D. C. Walmsley, K. McLennan, T. S. Marshall, and A.. McIndoe
(twice).
For the invader, the English In- ternational Crowd is very good to play to calm, casual, apprecia- D. E. Carvalho v. C. M. Sequeirative, though not very discerning of
S. L. Huzain
Felday.
v. I. A. Boulanin
J. Paul V. P. Rozarlo
H. W. Randall v. G. W. Greene.
SHE TYPIFIES
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the finer points of the game
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THEIR LEAD.
Yankees Inflict Heavy Defeat.
DYKES HITS HOME RUN.
The following were the results
New York Yesterdays. of the Baseball games played to
day
National League. Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia Chicago 9New York
American League. ⠀
10.St. Louis,
New York.
Philadelphia 9 Chicago
Dykes hit a home run," Boston.
4
Morris.'
ROYAL ENGINEERS WIN FIRST MATCH.
in the Hong Kong Area Tennis League.
DEFEAT R.A.M.C.
Royal Engineers opened their sen At Sookunpoo yesterday th son la the Hong Kong Tennis Are League by defeating the Roya Army Medical Corps by 5 sets fo
Full results were as followi
Capt. Siddall and Lt. Anstruthe
beat Capt. Anderson and
3 (RE)
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0 Detroit -Reuter's American Service.
TABLES TO DATE.
National League.
Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis. New York
Brooklyn Pittsburgh
Percent-
**Sgt Parkinson
beat Q.M.8. Landan and Sgt.
Carmichael A
lost to Col. Davies and Cpl.
McCall...
S.M. Paul and
P. W. LagerR.2010E
Sgt.
23 17 VED Beat OMS. Landan and Sgt.
13 8.619] Carmichael
22 12 10546 beat ECM. Davis and Cpl. 2518 124620
McCall
24-11 18458 Venti Capt. Anderson and
Sgt. Parkinson
21 9 12 428
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American League.
Washington
New York
Detroityre Cleveland
St. Louis Philadelp
Chicago
Boston.
Home Rud
S.M. Smith and Percent (B.E
BillTerry (New York Giants) i Fimmie Foxx, (Philadelp! Babe Ruth (New York Yankees). Averill (Cleveland Indians), Cochrane Paladelphia Aths.) Byrd' (New, York Yankees); Lou Gülirig: [New York Yankees) Gehringer (Detroit Tigers)
Y.M.CA. SWIMMING GALA
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