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To-day's Tennis.
THE
HE following are towing's tennis
encounters, commencing
4.20 p.m. at the H.K.C.C.:
Open Doubles Semi-Final.
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at
Y. Hachiuma and J. W. Leonard
v. H. D. Rumjahn and S. Rumjahn.
Club Championship.
S. E. Green v. R. H. Wild.
A.
Club Handicap Doubles. R. M. Wood and A. H. McBride (rec. 3/6) v. B S. Trail and J. Johnson (str.).
Mixed Doubles.
·
Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Bryan Mrs. (ur.) v. T. Ride und Whitham (scr.).
A. J. Stocker and Miss Itancock
v. G. C. Stark and Mrs. Stark.
CAPTAIN
SASSOON'S
HORSES SOLD
Alpine Hut Fetches
1,600 Guineas.
FAVOURITE GOES FOR 650.
For
NAVY
Seaman Watson For World Title
Defeats La Barba for Bout With Chocolate
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1933..
RUGBY WIN
Yesterday's Tennis.
OVER R.A.F. THE results of yesterday's tenais
Winners Beaten In
The Loose.
ARMY SHOULD RETAIN TITLE.
London, Feb. 21. THE match between the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force
BRITISH FEATHERWEIGHT HOPE played at Twickenham on Satur-
London, February 3.
[WO BIG FIGHTS took place last week. Considered individually Two
they were triumphs for Seaman Walson and Jack Patersen res pectively. Taken together they mark a definite rise in the stock of British boxing.
day, was the first of the inter- services championship matches, and the Royni Navy won by two
The holders of the championship | - goals and a dropped goal to a try. are the Army, and they will win it again if the two sides played on Saturday do not play much better than they did against each other,
those who saw the game this might
Seaman Watson who beat Fidel la Barba on points in a 12jwrites a Home correspondent. To round contest at Madison Square Garden, New York, has unques. tionably established his right to a featherweight world title fight with Kid Chocolate, the present holder.
mination and ran
work-out
and
was
finished
matches were as
CLUB HANDICAP “A”.
A. C. I. Bowker (3/6) beat H. J. Armstrong (~5/6) 6-2, 6-2. HANDICAP DOUBLES.
C. C. Stark and J. H. Mayhew (3/8) beat 3. J. Waite and W. M. Morgan (~3/6) G-2, 6-2.
O. E. C. Marton and N. Evans (15) beat A. D. Humphreys and R. K. Valentine (-15.2) 9-7, Cork.
A. J. Stocker and M. F. H.. Waring (15) beat A. H. Penn and V. R. Gordon (scr.) 8-6, 6-2.
sound a little ungracious to the MAMAK HOCKEY losers in particular, for if ever a side tried its utmost, the Royal
Air Force did. But there was not SAINTS BEAT
too often.
G
PARTHIAN
BY 2 TO
R.A.S.C. Go Nap. Against Police.
OALS by A. E. P. Guest and R. A. Carroll gave St An- drew's Club a well deserved vic-
ry over H.M.S. Parthian in the Mamak Tournament yesterday.
the brilliant goal at a critical stage of Mamak Hockey
then OF
the game.
He was more constrúe- tive than Williams, of the Air
Table
(Up to and including yesterday's games.)
Goals
the class there to beat a really Watson hails from Newcastle, enough to fight in the top class he good side, for all Its most admir- He had no easy task to overcome had joined the select few who can able pluck and persistence. Tak- considered for thefing the game as a whole, the Navy La Barba, who is a former holder be seriously.
jwere of the title. After Watson had world's feather-weight title.
flattered by the win by Several members of the New eleven points. It is hardly too much | weathered some rather stormy opening rounds however he set York press likened him to the to say that until the last twenty
the past, minutes they were outplayed. Clear Note, the steeplechaser about his man with great deter-greatest champions of
The winnera' halves opened up oul very one observing that he starts like
3 whom Captain R. E. Sassoon was popular winner.
Phil Scott and Anishes a la Jim the game time and again for the men behind them, but the latter riding when he was fatally injured There had been much wrangling Driscoll.
The fight opened in sensational were promptly brought down br at Lingfield last month, was among and argument before the fight took
Watson arrived in Newfashion. Watson, with the British keen tackling. Webster and Elliot the twenty horses put up for place.
but flag sewn on his purple shorts, were in good form for the Navy. auction by the executors at Tatter-York to fight Kia Chocolate,
In another Tournament game the con-Webster, however, was apt to lob before the match could be staged opened nervously and sall's, Knightsbridge.
he was informed that be would stantly on the retreat. La Barbahia passes, and tried the reverse R.A.S.C. defeated nine Police play-- and jones Clear Note was Captain Sassoon's
ers by five clear goals. Senior Elliot played have to satisfy the New York hammered him on the ropes favourite.
Boxing Commission дя to his shortly before the end of tite superbly, and especially in the (2), Barlow (2) and Stain netted.
for the winners. Adventuress, a four-year-old mare, ability to compete in the top class. round sent him to the floor with second half. He scored one bril- was the first to be brought in. The test took the
Watson liant try and dropped an equally form of a two wicked left hooks. Bidding started at 30 gaineas and training
and Watson was soon up rose to 400 guineas, at which price came out with flying colours and round strongly. ahe was knocked down to Sir Alfred the night with Chocolate was de
LA BARBA TIRES. Butt. Two Royals was sold for 300 finitely on.
For the first six rounds La Force, who neglected his three- guineas to Mr. W. Payne.
Once again the Englishman's
the quarters. The Navy "threes" were Barba had the better of Then came Clear Note. The auchopes were destined to be shatter-exchanges and won three of them the better line, but Coole, on the Lioneer suggested an opening bid of ed. His opponent, Kid Chocolate, outright and shared the
honours Airmen's left wing, was probably 400 guineas, but a start was made
the outstanding player. He snap- was ordered to be deported be-
From in two others. lat 200 guineas.
cause he had no permit from the Watson gradually improved and ped up a pass in the Navy "twenty-
P. W. L. D. F. A. Pis. There was a pause round the 500 Secretary of Labour for a stay in took full advantage of the tiring five," and ran three-quarters of Radio
.78 10 1 1 GB 13 guineas mark, hart a new bidder the United States.
the length of the field to score a 1st By. H.K.S. 15 13 1 1 63 17 Both fall-backs R.C. Signals 20 12 5 3 57 25 came in at 540 guineas.
After desperate agitations by
The Englishman followed his spectacular try.
R.A.S.C...21 12 6 25 Bids went up to $50-guineus be-Watson's representatives in Amer-i
opponent about the ring-beating a distinguished themselves, Gosling St. Andrew's 44 12 93-31- fore Mr. P. V. Cakalet became the,
finally decided iea it was
Incognitos 13 11 persistent tatoo. In the 11th in particular.
Wishart BEATEN IN THE LOOSE. new owner.
Fidel la Barba should be substitut-round Watson opened a nasty cut Sir Alfred Butt again came into led for Chocolate and that
The Navy were beaten the Medway over La Barba's eye and followed
R.A.M.C. the bidding when Alpine But, a Seaman should be granted an op- this up with several blows to the loose serums and rushes, but they Police... Grand National entry, whe started portunity of fighting the holder at body. Both men fought gamely in heeled well, and were never dia. R.. al 500 guineas, was sold to him for
for time organised, and it says much a later date--always providing he the final round by which
University and 1,600 guineas.
1 . Mr. Payne won his fight with La Barba,
captain, 12th RA Watson had built up a substantial their serum leader secured Drim for 1.150 guíneas.
Lieut.-Com. R. C. Harry, that he ax STARTS POORLY.
margin of points.
Phoenix Rolling Rock, a hay colt by Harry When Seaman Watson stepped
At the close all three judges was able not only to keep them Veteran On-Pussy Willow, who was second into the ring with 1 lb. advan-
put forward a very fine cffort in Tamar to Miracle in the Newmarket Stakes. toge in the weights very few of the /were unanimous in declaring for together, but to stimulate them to KLT.C | was sold for 1,700 guineas, by order 10,000
an hour: German Club 15 quarter of an- the last WOB
Watson especially as they were up against 24th R.A. stronger and heavier pack. 20th R.A. section would be granted an opportunity a for the of the crowd hut this was nothing of meeting Chocolate for the title Elliot and Benson scored tries for
As the 8th Destroyers Flotilla have the uproar of compares with
Watson's the Navy, and Elliot also dropped withdrawn, 2 points for a win bave in the near future,
Gosling converted both been deducted from the Tamar and 1 the cheering that greeted
an- managers are therefore negotiat- woul. PRESIDENT OF SOMERSET C.C.nouncement of his victory at the ing far a definite date while the tries. Coole scored a try for the point for a draw from the R.A.M.C.
jend of the fight. In one night
boxer himself has announced his Air Force. Cal. W. O. Gibbs was elected Pre-Watson secured for himself a very intention of returning to England annual meeting held at Bath and R.A. warm place in the hearts of the until definite plans are reached. (H.M.S. Vivid); Midsh P. D. Lowis Ingle reselected captain. The accounts American boxing public. presented showed That à deficit of an unknown who had been £2,446 had been reduced to £2,049 affected to the bumility of a train- the end of last season. Mr. Being exhibition in order to satisfy Travers, the well-known playwrighs, authorities that he was good
that
the
spectators expected .a
of the executors of the late Mrs. British victory. He received a big, L. E. Rih, to Lord Woolavington.oration from the British Rolling Rock is entered Liverpool Spring Cup.
sident of the Somerset C.C.C. at the
was elected a Vice-President.
British Prospects In Ryder Cup Series This Year
La Barba.
Watson.
After his victory it that nounced
Seaman
From
Reuter.
Bul-
in
Royal Navy:-Lt. C. G. Gosling
(R.N.E. College, Devonport), Sub.-!
13 10
RE. 18
Parthian
R.A.O.C.
. 13
30
ARTNERSA-BANBBSZER
14
10 1 3 RG
CLUB HELD TO DRAW BY JATS.
G. E. R. Divett netted the Club's Lt. Syer
L. J. S. W. Walsham (R.NE.D. The Jats Regiment again held College, Devonport), Surgeon-Lt. the Club seniors to a draw, both J. C. Benson (H.M.S. Ganges),aldes scoring once in the second Midsh. J. P. Kirkby (R.N.E. Col-half. lege, Devonport); Sub-Lt. W. Elliot (ILM.S. Effingham), Sub-Lt. G. point and Webster (H.M.S. Iron Duke); Lt. for the Jais. Divett has now scor- N. L. Evans (H.M.S. Iron Duke), ed four times in two games. Ldg. Sesman W. Paddon (IMS) Queen Elizabeth), Sub-Lt. E. G.
equalised
Y.M.C.A. BEAT R.A.M.C.
RAPIER'S SELECTIONS FOR Nixon (R.N.E. College Devonport),
The Y.M.C.A. hockey team de- SATURDAY
Marine C. Webb (Royal Marine Barracks, Devonport), Lt-Comdr. fented the R.A.M.C. Mamak team
American Players Already Making Preparations Second Extra Meeting At Valley B. C. Harry (H.M.S. Victory) by 2 goals to 1 in a fast and clean-
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161, The Peak.
For International Tourney; Britain Has
Big Margin To Wipe Off.
LREADY America has begun Arthur Envers is another.
to make serious plans for the NON-PLAYING CAPTAIN. Ryder Cup international match. There is foot a suggestion that which is to be played at Southport, George Duncan should be made Lancashire, in June.
the non-playing captain.
WAWILING
This
af
any
Race 1.
Champagne Bay. Jungle Jim. Blue Star, Race 2.
Flying Boy. Jack O'Lantern.
Gold Bridge. Race 3.
Diana Bay.
Hetman.
Sadko.
1-
Race 4.
Woodland Stag, Night Star, Portia. Race 5.
So far, the British Professional would relieve the team Golfers' Association has made no worry in the placing and pairing move. That Inactivity is signifi- of the men in the singles and four- cant for Americans know very well somes. that good preparation is half-way: Singles and foursomes are play. to victory. Muddling through does ed over two rounds. Players must nos get one through in golf. not only be sure they must be England has a tremendously brilliant. That is where Britain's difficult task ahead to wipe out the young players might prove to be taste of Umi terrific smashing the an improvement on some of the British team got in the last Ryder older, school. Youth is the day Cup tie, at Columbus, Ohio. Nine for taking the joyous chance, go- matches to three is a terrific mar- ing pat boldly for the gay gin to wipe out.
adventure. -
somes.
King Salmon. Warrington. Banjolina.
Race 6,
Mayflower. Stourbridge,
Per-te.
Race 7.
Street Binger. Wayward Sing. Dec.
aro
Race 8.
W. H. Davies and Arthar Havers Another idea is that the P. G. were the only two men to win A. should hand over the task of their singles, only Abe Mitchell selecting the team to a small com- and Fred Robson made their four- mittee comprising Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and George Duncan. Henry Cotton will not be avail. These three professionals able for Great Britain because he unerring fudges of a player's skill has taken up a post in Brussels and his fighting temperament. and to be eligible a player must
If Great Britain is to have live in his own country.
sporting chance this year the lead- Alfred Padgham, the tall Sussex ing professionals should be tried professional, can be regarded as a out in the near future. Delay will certainty for the British team, spell another disaster.
Evening Star. Kilrea. Lacy Glitters. Race 9.
King's Parade. Black Velvet. Christmas Belle.
(captain), Lt. R. S. Hawkins ly contested game at King's Park (H.M.S. Iron Duke), Lt-Comdr. on Tuesday,
G. Fowler netted the frat goal, T. G. P. Crick (H.M.S. Vivid) and Paymaster-Midah. J. K. Watkins the Medical Corps replying Roo
after. In the second half the "Y" (H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth).
Royal Air Force:-F.O. B. N. team enjoyed the better of the ex- McKern (Tangmere); P.O. N. H. changes and took the lead through J. Tindall (Grantham), P.0. H. J. Geoffrey Lammert,
F. Le Good (Digby), F.O, R. H. A.
Leigh (Gosport), F.O. P. (Sea-|
O. R. land), F.O. G. R. P. Elsmie (Hen-(Upper Heyford), F.O.
F.L.. G. R. don); F.O. C. E. St. J. Beamish Davies (Hendon), (Eastchurch), P.O. G. E. Valentine Beamish (Henlow) (captain), and (Netheravon), P.O. C. C. House A.C.1 G. E. Ford (Farnborough). (Dighy), FL. H. A. Constantine Referee: Mr. E. Holmes (Dur- |(Wittering), Sergt. G. R. Lewisham).
Bradman Innocent Cause
Of Two Dramas In Australia
Melbourne.
having inflicted grievous Led with
bodily harm,
Two ardent cricket "fans" were dia- Bradman, has been the innocent cussing Bradman's strokes at the cor- cause of two dramas here one, ut ner of a street in Melbourne. One had least, ending in tragedy,
AUSTRALIA'S atar batsman," Don
a bat.
Walter Taylor is lying in hospital "This is how Don did it!" manerted! with five knife wounds at Echuca, the man with the bat, taking a geat Victorin, a sequel to an argument swipa
A young
*Woman
She re-
he had with his brother-in-law, Wi- At that instant
iam Wilson, to whether or not hurried round the corner, Bradman should have played in the calved a terrific blow with the wildly Srst Test match against the England | swung bat and collapsed.
Bide
The argument led to a heated flaputo--and finally a fight.
Although rushed to hospital, she died later from the Injuries caused by Wilson has been arrested and charg- the fatal stroke.
t