THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1934.
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S'HAI AQUATIC INTERPORT PROSPECTS NOT CONSIDERED BRIGHT
MARCEL THIL
BEATS MERONI
IN 10 ROUNDS,
Frenchman Holds Lead All Through.
LOSER GROGGY IN SECOND ROUND
Marseilles, Aug. 6. The French boxer Marcel Thil, holder of the world middleweight crown, yesterday came out victori- ous in a ten rounds bout in the course of which he defeated on points his challenger, the Italian, Meroni,
The following is the account of the bout by rounds.
1st round: The two opponents were carefully watching each other,) Despite the fact that he weighs 6 ha. less than Meroni, the cham- pion did much foreing.
CYCLING THRILLS NEW TALENT MUST BE HONG KONG
ON BORDER
Hardriders Triumph Over Setbacks.
SOCIAL SECTION OF CLUB ENJOY JOLLY SPIN
The heavy storm shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday caused a delay in the start of the Hong Kong Cycling Club's berder run, it be lag 10.15 a.m. before E. Munns (Vice-Captain) led the run by way of Shatin and Taipo to Fan- ling and Sha-tau-kok.
:
UNEARTHED
STRONG COMPETITION
FROM TIENTSIN
LOCAL MEN FEARED IN THE NORTH
Shanghai, Aug. 6. Officials of the Shanghai Amateur Swimming Association, are, if not disheartened, at least a little anxious about the meagre entries received so far for the local championships.
It is true there is a fair margin of time before the entries final-
JOURNALISTS
WIN AQUATICS.
Canton Led By Large Margin.
MACAO FAIL TO SCORE
With 105 points the Hong Kong journalists won the Cham- pionship of the Hong Kong- Canton-Macao Chinese Journal. lists' Aquatic Meeting, held under the sponsorship of the Chung Society at Shing Benevolent ton, with 26 points, were second, Kennedy Town yesterday. Can-
while Macao. falleu to score.
Results.
1. Liu Ting (Hong Kong); 2,
Hon-sing (Hong Kong).
and been arranged that C. Read should take charge of this run, but he failed to put in an ap- pearance; even his absence. how- ever, did not spoil a most enjoy-ly dose, but, as the Interport selections largely will depend on the 50 metres free style. able run, in which, after the ini- results of the championships, it would be perferable if the selec tlal storm, the Weather Clerk co- tors were given as much time beforehand to make comparisons and Wong Kin-chi (Canton); 8, Wo operated, with absence of both then see how nearly they are correct when it comes to serious com- Time: 83.1/5. seca.. rain, or blistering sun.
petition.
(200 metres relay open to ment In view of the distance and dif-
1, Chinese Bathing Club; 2, ficulties of the scheduled run, 2 Despite their earlier accept-, with the forthcoming Interport Rection of the Club, including alance, the Yokohama and Kobe was the visit recently of Dr. O. Chung Shing: 3, Chinese Y.M.C.A.
Time: 2 min 2-4/5 secs. new member (a native of Holland jawimming teams have found it Ohlwein, the Tientsin swimming who has been abroad for several impossible to compete in the champion.. who holds the China 100 metres breast stroke.-
1. Chan Chun-man years), took a steady ride out to forthcoming Interport to be held record for the back-stroke· and ther punishment in a clinch but PROMISING NEW, HERMAN BROTHERS the tea venue at Castle Peak, which here and hence the contest will who is regarded as the leading Kong); 2, Wong Kin-chi (Canton): was reached by them at 1 pm. again be a triangular one, with middle and long distance swim-8, Cheung Hon-wah (Hong Kong).
Tientsin, Hong Kong, and mer in Tientsin. Many Setbacks The hardriders section suffered Shanghai as the participants.
Lack of funds and the difficul- their first setback at Taipo where
2nd round: Thil began his allhek as soon as the gong Rounded. 'He missed a hook at the body but the landed two straight jabs in face. Martini tried to avoid fur-
took a strong hook in the stomach, which sent him on his knees, but was saved by the bell just at the time when bis position was becom- ing critical,
3rd round: The Italian champion | was dodging mostly, seldom trying
to hit, and took severe punishment
from his opponent,
Peter Hayes-demonstrating his jack-in-the-box defence in his 10-round bout with Kid Chocolate in the ring at Ebbet's Field. The Cuban was swinging haymakers here, but his New York the blows east side rival Just folded up and felt the breeze an passed over him. Chocolate took a severe drubbing, and had to see his hopes of a comeback checked as referee Danny Ridge awarded the verdiet to Hayes,
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jack Langford's First Contest.
London, July 18.
A New English heavy-weight
PROMINENT
Enable Cubs To Beat Cardinals.
(Hong
Time: 1 min, 32,1/8 secs. He will be coming down 200 metres open relay (two ladies
and two men).— again in September to swim in the Interport.
1. Chinese Bathing Club; 2, a puncture was sustained, but they of men getting the necessary delay was brief. A first stop for leave from their offices are the Tientsin will be strongly repre-Chung Shing. refreshments was made at Sha- reasons for the inability of the sented, having not only Ohlwein. Time: 2 min. 43-2/5 secs, tau-kok before the stiff climb up Japanese ports to provide teams. but Norman for the half-mile, 100 mètres back stroke.
Tientsin Very Strong Nigniewitsky for the quarter and 1, Wong Sik-ming (Hong Kong); the border road was commenced.
Much of the ascent was made Of great interest in connection jone hundred, and Prodan for the 2, Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong);
fifty.
8. Lok Man-hay (Canton). The Herman brothers of Chica-with clouds hovering in the-val-
YANKEES DOUBLE VICTORY
New York, To-day,
..
I
The descent and subsequent trail to the Railway and Lowu Camp was very fast, the road being in excellent condition and a strong wind at the'rid- ers backs.
SCRUMMAGE LAW IN RUGBY
WHEN BALL IS IN THE SCRUM.
REVISED RULING
4th round: The whole round was has appeared, and although he a continuous clinch at the ropes. Meroni was becoming groggy but cannot yet be classed as a "British
and hope" he is a boxer of much in-go Cubs scored a personal triumph leys and around the crests, but recuperated somewhat at the
in the major league American the threatened downpour failed to of the round.
terest and big possibilities.
baseball yesterday when they hit materialize and only a few spots; 5th round: The fight became His ring name is Jack Lang-three homers to enable the Cubs fell. more equal and Meroni aucceeded ford, and he had his first fight to defeat St. Louis Cardinals by a as a professional at the Stadium 7 to 2 margin F. Herman hit two in scoring a few points.
Club, London, this week & homers. T Italian Chased 6th round: Thil began a dazzling trial of three rounds against
After being called off in the attack at the first sound of the Jack Clayton, of Croydon.
Langford is the son of a profes-seventh innings, a second attempt to
London, July 10. gong. Meroni, badly battered was
Dill's Corner was reached at
Meeting in London' yester. nearly knocked off the ring through sional man at Newcastle, who play the match between the Philadel
holds a prominent public poaltion. phix Athletics and the Washington 3.10 p.m. and, the pace being main-
day, the International Rugby the ropes, whereupon the champion chased the Italian around the ring, The boy, who is now just 20, had Senators, 1933 American League tained, Un-long was made at 3.40
Football Board considered p.m. when further trouble was
several suggested alterations punching heavily with his right never boxed since leaving school, champions, had to be abandoned
but his father yielded to his plea owing to rain.
sustained in the form of a crack-
In the laws of the game. and left.
The Boston Braves provided a ed bracket axle in "Nicky," the 7th round: Meroni attempted to and decided to give him the chance
surprise by defeating the New York run-leader's mount. Replacement, Among those agreed. to wero begin an offensive in his turn, but
Glants, world champions, by a 6 to fortunately, was not difficult as a two concerning the scrummage.
$
The wanted.
Their times are lower than Shanghai'e and compare very favourably with the best put up, by Hadley last year.
Time: 1 min. 53-1/5 secs. (100
metres free style Foreign Press.-
1, George Lynn (China Mall); 2,
They have Prodan for the dly R. Goldman (Daily Prene); ing, Norman and two other young Dalziel (China Mall). swimmers for the Breast-atroke, Time: 76 sece.
all doing the hundred in just over 200 metres breast stroke.— 80 seconds, with Ohlwein a cer
1, Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong);
tain winner in the backstroke, as 2, Cheung Hon-wah. (Hong Kong); his China record of 67 seconds 3, Wong Kin-chỉ (Canton). will need some beating.
Time: 3 min. 21.3/5 secs.
Their water polo team is very 109 metres free style for Chung strong and they seem to have a
Shing members.--- - good chance to run off with major honours.
1, So Tin-mo;' 2; Ng Chun-mran; 8, Cheung. Wai-kong. Hong Kong's Entries ̈ ̈ ̈
Time: 73-4/6 neck. From Hong Kong, it is heard 800 metres free style--
in vain. Thil was clearly looking Conched By Billy Wells for his opportunity to deliver
the team and 2, Cheung Hon-wah (Hong Kong); For several months Langford 4 tally in the first game of their well-stocked cycle depot existe at Law fifteen (section G), now pro-that L Roza Pereira will be a de- 1, Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong);
double-header. The second clash Un-long, and the riders were vides that the ball is not fairly infinite inclusion in knock-out blow. Meroni, however, has been privately coached by Billy was postponed owing to rain. The again in the saddle at 4 p.m. and a scrummage "until it has passed his tussles with Ohlwein in the 8, Wong Sik-ming (Hong Kong). was dodging successfully. Wells, the former champion, at the match between Brooklyn Dodgers Castle Peak Cafeteria
reached one foot of a front row player of longer distances will be watched 160 metres free style.-- 8th round: Meroni was badly latter's home at Handcross. Sussex, and Philadelphia Phillies was also half-an-hour later.
each team," instead of both feet as with interest.
1, Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong); shaken by a hook in the stomach). He came to London weighing
formerly.
W. Lawrence is another who 2, Ng Pa-Ing (Hong Kong); 3, Lok postponed owing to rain,
Social Section Success : and a straight right at the face,
Section K of the same law now will require watching, as he has Man-hay (Canton). The New York. Yankees scored a A bathe was greatly enjoyed by
59 Time: 2 min. 48 secs. but was saved by the bell,
double-victory-against-the-Boston the members of the hardriding reads: "No foot of the first thres been recording less than Red Sox, but St. Louis Browns section before tea was taken, and feet of the front row forwards of seconds for the hundred, while Ed 200 metres free style relay-
1, "Wah Kiu Yat Po": 2, "Central ahoned honours with the Chicagola commencement on the home each team on the side on which the Da Roza is the diving representa- White Sox.
journey was not made by this ball is being put in shall be raisedtive who should fare well against News Agency": 8, "Tung, Fung Yat
Po." Results, as cabled by Reuter, party until 6.15 p.m.
or advanced beyond the line of feel the local men.
Gittens and others will be avail-50 metres free style for lady mem The "social section," com-
of the front row forwards, until
bers of the Chung Shing- prising the slower and newer
the ball has passed that foot. Other able and the Colony team should
be quite the equal of Tientsin's, 1, Ng Yuet-hing; 2, Lam To-lai: members, had made an earlier feet may be raised or advanced as
soon as the ball is fairly in the but Shanghai's representation still S, Tang Sui-ha. start but were not overhauled
is very much lacking, on the return ride,
No further major alterations int Shamshuipo was reached at 7.30 p.m. by this section after a most the laws will be made before 7 15 2 pleasant and eventful ride, the March, 1997.
1st. 7lb., and, naturally, carrying some superfluous 9th round: Thil was again look- flesh. Last Monday he strip-
ped, the picture of fitness, ing for a knock-out, taking advan- tage of his opponent's grogginess. weighing 14st. 21b. The Italian, however, was taking The newcomer's real surname is punishment remarkably well and not disclosed. Jack Langford are was on his feet until the end of this first two names. He will con- the round, despite the battering tinue to be trained by Wells, and blows of the Frenchman.
his. management will be in the
were:
National League
R. H. E.
6 11 8
9.12 2
10th round: Meroni seemed to hands of Mr. Bettinson. have recovered all his strength in Langford has readily learnt much Cincinnati the last round and attacked the from the old champion, and he Pittsburgh Frenchman in his turn at the risk starts with three enormous assets; of running into a haymaker, con-physique, pluck, and
a powerful Chicago necting several hooks and straight punch in each hand. For a big F. Harman (2) and W. Herman difficulties of which only go to
homered.
punches at the body. After this, max he is exceptionally light on however, the Initiative went again his feet and has the desh of a St. Louis
to Thil who pounded his adversary Peterson. until the final bell and was given Langford has another advantage. Chicago the fight on points.--Havas. financial considerations to hurry St. Loula
VOCE EXCLUDED FROM ENGLAND TEST TEAM
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his career. He will probably have his next fight at the Crystal Palace tournament on August Bank Holl- day.
is most problematical Gregory, a
2.8
prove that the Club, on any type 3 of spin is prepared for any even- tuality, and no cyclist, need fear.
|Berummage,”
MAXIE ROSENBLOOM TO DEFEND TITLE
200 metres free style Local Despondency sens 1 Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong); Shanghai is much weaker this 2, Lau Man-hay (Canton); 3 year, than it has ever been and it Leung Hang-chi (Canton). will require the unearthing of a Time: 3 min. 81.3/5 secs. of new talent to hope to compete Harbour Race
on even terms with the visitors. 1, Chan Chun-man (Hong Kong);
For the short distances, we have 2, Cheung Hon-wah (Hong Kong);' Raven, Hammond, Grilk, and B, Lok Man-hay (Canton); 4, Lau 6 12 1a breakdown while in the company. Maxie Rosenbloom, the world's Logan. Of these, Hammond and Man-cho (Hong Kong),***
of the wheelman of the Hong Kong tight-heavyweight champion, is to Logan have been showing good Mr. Wang Kwong-tin presented
4 8
1
Colline hit a homèri
American League
New York Boston
4 12 6.12
Boston
Keeton's, omission is not surpria-dashing batsman, is also a useful New York. Ing in view of Sutcliffe'a recovery alow bowler. from a pulled muscle, while Allen's splendid advance in the past fort night has caused the exclusion of Hopwood, who failed dismally with the bat at Leeds, though bowling Impressively.
For the hard Oval wicket It is considered that three fast bowlers
The surprise is the omla Solters hit a homer, sion of James Langridge, the -Sussex all-rounder, followingSt. Louis his century against Worcester Chicago on Friday. He was invited to play at Leeds, but stood down owing to a damaged ankle, St. Louis Many critics also consider that Chicago
Simmons hit a homer.
are required, "and" "Clark, who Nicholls; the Essex all-rounder” and secured 1 for 118 at Old Trafford, fast bowler, has greater claims than Philadelphia has been invited to support either Bowes, who had 6 for 142 at Washi Bowes and Allen, while Goven jó a Leeds, or Gover, 1920s fourth speed merchant" if the
The two countries are now on wirket should so demand. level terms in the whole series with
Cycling Club. in intended defend his title on Wednesday speed over the sprint lengths.
the prizes after delivering a con-
Next week it is again intended when he will meet either Bob Olin, Raven de training and it is gratulatory
*
to lead two sections to the tea of New York, or Joe Knight, of hoped he will reveal a glimpse of address. venue at Castle Peak. J. Coles Georgis.-Router.
will take charge of the hardriding
section, which will leave the for- to Castle Peak, leaving the Ferry dan Road Wharf of the Yaumati at 2.30 p.m. The whole party will, Ferry at 9.15 am and C. Read in all probability, arrange to will attempt an Interesting route turn together after tea
Fulham Paying Fee To Raise
Player's Suspension by French F.A.
his old form, while Griik is a use
the hundred yards. ful man over short distances up to
In the longer distances, Logan
is an entry, with the possibility of both Raven and Hammond in the events up to the quarter-mile
* Unterberger, the Austrian cham- pfon, has been seen training and It is believed he will enter, while W. Farmer has shown: Improved
and
encouraging
THE ARM IN SECTIONS
Advantage Over The Straight Recovery.
BACK CRAWL ACTION
Loose-folated swimmers will And ft. an" advantage to use the bent arm in preference to the straight arm recovery in the back-crawl, stroke, but
Lifting the arms above water - in sections is far sailor than Efting the and arm out straight if the perfor
Fulham are negotiating with before completing his contract form over the middle distance, 0 Sochaux, a French club, for the His suspension in France is recog-being yet another of the younger 1 transfer of Walter Pollard, the nised in this country, so that he is generation to give a hint of cham-
former West Ham and, Burnley in-unable to play here until the ban is plon form, side forward. Mr. James Hogan lifted.
Hagenstein la trafal
the Fulhara manager, states that"We have received a letter from breast and back-stroke oven Gaman callsbredt aftekil seventh the the krantazifenwein effect, the French clubid says Men Høgan, Balibkin
Innings
Ian Peebles consistent player in 52 wins each. In the present rub-Cleveland
the 1980 series, has revealed form ber Australia won the first Test at Averill hit a homer.
to catch the Selectors' aves since the Trent Bridge, England the ascond Detroit
Leeds debacle, but, with Verity now at Lord's, and the Old Trafford and
at the top of his form, bla inclusion: Leede" encounters, were left drawn.
Owen hit a homer.
The game went to:
payment required raise Pol-offering to secure removal of the conte lard's suspension by the French suspension on receipt of our cheque.
Football Associa
Put on West Ham'
and falling to, sacu
| Pollard si-med for
season, but came back
arm replying, however, asking for Fore the sur ion to be removed first, and
lling to pay, but we would
ance of the French
Pollard will be freed.
the
Insan!!
The sectional recovery Required if attention is concentrated on. two points,
First, make the elbow not the
the rat part of the
Abors, the surface
elbow and upper arm
water.