THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1934.":
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AMERICAN AQUATIC STAR SHATTERS WORLD BACKSTROKE MARK
V.R.C. GALA
LAST TRIAL FOR
INTERPORTERS
Seven Events For Selected Side.
SEPTEMBER 1 ARRANGED FOR FAREWELL CARNIVAL
(By G. L.)
The opportunity of seeing the Colony's Interport aquatic team în action before their departure on September 9 to Shanghai to defend their right to retain the custody of the Taggart Cup in the Trian- galar Swimming Interpori meet at the French Club pool, will be, af- forded the public on September 1 when all the candidates who have taken part in the Interport trials will swim at the V.R.C. gala on that date.
Five swimming events, diving.] and a water polo match have been reserved for these swim- mers, who will provide the main attraction on the programme.
a
new
Among the prominent swimmers who will take part are W. Law- rence, winner of the 100 yards, 220; yards, and 440 yards free atyle events, and who set up Colony's record in the 220 yards event; Lionel Roza-Pereira, win- ner of the 100 yards back-stroke event in record time; T. Paget. winner of the 50 yards and 75
With the signing of a contract to fight Maxle Rosenbloom next month, Enzo Flermonte (right), who last winter married the widow The of John Jacob Aster, definitely turned his back on society. Italian-born light-heavyweight signed with Jimmy Johnston (left). of Madison Square Garden for the title match, despite the state. ment of the New York Boxing Commission opposing the match.
MAMAK HOCKEY TO CONTINUE
ASSOCIATION NOT TO ORGANISE LEAGUE
sards sprint events, E. M. Marques TN the face of the suggestion that the Mamak Hockey Tourna- ment should be discontinued for at least three years so as to and Soon Fu Shun, winners of the 100 yards breast-stroke event; B. allow the Hong Kong Hockey Association to organise a league, it Gosano (breast stroke); A. A. da was unanimously decided at the annual general meeting of Roza, E. B. do Roza and H. L the Mamak Tournament last evening, that the Tournament should Ozorio (free style); Ng Shiu Fay, be continued. and O. Lopes (breast stroke); and Lau Po Hay (back-stroke).
Entrants for the diving event will include Edward Roza (Colony's champion), Kwok Chee Sin, W. S. Bunny, Chan Ping Yung, Wong Sik Hong and W. R. Tait.
The Water pole match will be between the chosen Interport team
and "The Rest,"
The teams for this match have not yet been selected:
Programme
The programme of events is as follows:
Interport Candidates:
50 yards free style.
100 yards free style.
440 yards free style.
100 yards back stroke.
100 yarda breast stroke.
Diving.
Mr. P. Singh (Radio S. C.), who was against the proposal that the Tournament should continue, said that hockey leagues by other sports.outfitters might be organised at a later date in com- petition to the present league. The competition, he thought, should be organised by, the Association.
It was pointed out that the Association were not prepared to organise a competition this season and were in favour of the Mamak Tournament continuing. "They did not consider that they were sufficiently organised to undertake a competition at this early date" was the statement made to the meeting by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. J. Barlow.
Proposed by Captain Whelton and seconded by Lt. Flower- dew, the resumption of the Mamak Tournament under its present name was carried unanimously.
Mr. O. England White presided,
Barlow. Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. E.
IRELAND
VANDERWEGHE'S
FEAT IN JAPAN
MEDICA BEATEN OVER 1,500 METRES
JAPANESE CHAMPIONSHIPS
LBENT VANDERWEGHE,
TOKYO, AUG. 13.
BACKSTROKE
A CHAMPION AND ONE OF THREE AMERICANS WHO
PARTICIPATED IN THE JAPANESE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS, TO-DAY DEMONSTRATED THAT. ~HE IS EXPONENT GREATEST BACKSTROKE THE WORLD'S WHEN HE WON THE FINAL OF THE 200 METERS BACK- STROKE AND ESTABLISHED A NEW WORLD'S RECORD OF 2 MINS: 33.2 SECS. FOR THE EVENT.
VON CRAMM BEATS US. PLAYER WITH EASE
Miss Scriven And Tuckey Lose At Hamburg
Hamburg, August 12.
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G. von Cramm, Germany's premier tennis player, to-day beat Burwell,
rising American ace, by 0-2, 6-1 6-4 in the Final of the German
·international tennis champion- ships:
In the mixed doubles the German pair Frau Sperling and Herr von Cramm won over the English pair. Misa Margaret Scriven and C. R. D. Tucker, by 6-2, 6-4, -
Vanderweghe, who came into prominence in the 1932 World Olympic Games, won the 100-Meters backstroke yesterday, nego- tiating the distance in 1 min. 8.8 secs. His time in the trials PHILIPPINES when he captured first place in one of the heats was
seca.
1 min. 13
Klichi Yoshida, hitherto unknown schoolboy, finished second in the 200 Meters backstroke to-day, nosing out Kentaro Kawazu, who placed second in this event in the 1932 Olymple Games at Los Angeles. Kawazu finished third.
SWIMMING MARVEL, JACK MEDICA, AMERICA'S GREATEST SCORED THE SECOND AMERICAN TRIUMPH IN A FINAL TO-DAY WHEN HE OUTSWAM A STRONG FIELD IN THE 400 METER FREE STYLE. HIS TIME WAS 4 MINS. 47.8 SECS.
OLYMPIC STAR LASHED FOR
CONCEITEDNESS
Harsh Measures In North China
PROMISED REWARD LOST
Tsinanfu, Shantung.
measures
-were
Shoso Makino, claimant of the 1400, 800 and 1,000 metres freestyle world records, placed second to Medica with Hiroshi Negami, Japan's new distance star, coming in third.
WILLING TO
HAMMOND 82.85
AVERAGE DOES
NOT INCLUDE
302 NOT OUT
First-Class Cricket Averages
VERITY HEADS BOWLERS
London, July 23.
Though his score of 302 not out against Glamorgan is not included, Wally Hammond, Eng. land's No. 3 bateman, heads the English County Cricket batting averages with the excellent [figure of 82.85, which betters
Stanley McCabe's 77.61.
Don Bradman is another to have ja triple not out century to add to
his aggregato.
ENTER GAMES The following are the first-class
Shanghai Olympiad.
In 1938.
BUT NOT AS MEMBER OF THE FEA.A.
averages to date:
BATTING
Hammond (W.R.)
(Gloucester- shire) Nawab of
Pataudi
Cook
Ames
Mead
Manila, August 14., Commenting on confirmed re- Parks (H.)...
R. E. 8. Wyatt cent reports that Chima refuses to J. II. Haman Arthur Highland, the third of the recognize the dissolution of the Keeton American invaders, nearly secured
Association Leyland another victory for America in the Far Eastern Athletic 100 Meters free style event, but and is making plans for the hold Gregory Masanori Yusa, member of the ing of the Games in Shanghai in Langridge
(John) Olympic 800-1938, Jorge Vargas, vice-president wooller record-breaking meters, team in 1982, staged of the executive committee of the Hendrer Gibbons brilliant finish to beat the Ameri-
O'Connor
Inne.
Aver.
15 1 1160 290 82.85
∙15 3 945 214* 78.15
25 4 1517 220 72.25
28 5 1679 202* 68.65
24 7 1016 100 59.76
22 5.1052 161* 61.88 21 9 1160 146" 64.44
31 7 1589 198 66.20
25 0 1484 261 69.36
22.3 1120 153 58.94
-86 6.1814 248 68.51
30 2 1634 189 58.35
91 4 1518 232o 56.22
34 1 1852 176 56.12
29 2 1479 185 54.77 35 4.1749 167 51.65 82-81370 23954.18 '20 2* 948 109 52.66 15 2 673 194 51.76
J. W. Seamer ·
24 3 1034 171 51.70
Innes Parka (J.)
252 1188 181 61.85 143 1534-174 51.13
can by inches at the finish. Yusa's Philippine Amateur Athletic Fede time was 59 seconds flat. Saka- ration, declared that "the Philip Melville,
pines is willing to take part in any N. S. Mitchell- gami Anished third to Highland,
Reizo Koike, holder of the athletic games held by China to world's Olympic record in the which we are invited," writes the don 200 meters breaststroke but "Manila Daily Bulletin."
who bowed in defeat
Mr. Vargas, however, went on F. C. de Sarem 23. 1. 1119 208-50.86 during the last Far Eastern to state that if the Philippines Todd... Games, won his favourite event do participate in the 1938 games (Yorks) to-day, negotiating the distance in in Shanghal it will not be as 8 Arnold 2 mins. 45 secs. This time is only member of the Far Eastern C. F. Walters
but
R. de W. K. Law 24 4 1018 181* 50.90
Mitchell (A.)
Bandham
31 8 1164 130 50.60
19.98
as 2.1548 181 34 8.1524:144 49.16 25 2 1125 128 48.91
30 7.1168 167 48.58 152 1599 332 48.45 26 0 1189 219 45.73 800 1871 248 45.76
** Siguides not ant,
BOWLING (Qualifications: 95 wickets; averago
Harsh taken by military authorities here to break the concell of a soldier who had suddenly gained fame as an athlete. The young man was Chiu Chung-one-tenth of a second slower than Athletic Association since that Paynter
Ashdown his own world's record for the association, as far as the Philip jahen, formerly the bodyguard of a
pines is concerned, has been dis- Barber military commander in Tainantu. event. When Chiu showed ability as va Tetsuo Mauro, the schoolboy who solved and no longer exists. middle-distance runner, his supe-} is new to international competi. Mr. Vargas declared that it is and those present were, Mr. P. J. SWEDEN DEFEATS rior relieved him of his military tion, finished second to Kolke while possible that China will "re
organize the F.E.A.A. with In-25). duties and made him caretaker of Nakagawa finished third.
A crowd of 15,000 people, includ-dia, the Netherlands Indies, Verity the publle recreation ground at Tsinanfu.
ing Prince and Princess, Chichibu French Indo-China and other Larwood
Mitchell (TB.) Chiu later competed in the Farwitnessed the swimming finals in countries as members.
(Derby. He indicated that if auch "is a which the American invaders made Eastern Olympics at Manila, an
shire) ... member of the Chinese team. such a brilliant showing.-Asso-the case the Philippines would
Palne When, on his return from Manila, ciated Press.
consider an invitation to partl- Geary cipate in the games, but only as Tate Chiu was alleged to have shown signs of conceit, his commander. ordered him beaten 200 times with a rod. On top of this, Chin was deprived of $75 reward which had been promised, him by his superior,
Associated Press.
P. Guest (Assistant Secretary), Mr. N. A. F. Mackay (Hon. Tres- surer), Mr. A. A. Dand, Mr. F. A.
Water Polo Interport team v Rest. Kemp. Pay Comdr. Le Clas R. N.
Other Events:
100 Yards Boys' handlean. 100 yards back stroke, members,
Team race (Interport candidates
excluded).
NO DANCING AT "Y" GALAS
Alternative To Ending Carnivals
AQUATIC COMMITTEE DECISION
the
It was decided that dancing would be discontinued at fature monthly swimming galas of
(representing the Royal Navy), Captain P. S. Cannon (Hon. Sec.
QUALIFYING ROUND! OF DAVIS CUP.
Sweden
GERMANY LEADS ROUMANIÀ IN SECOND ROUND Area Sport Board), Captain J. H. Whelton (Army Hockey Secretary), Lt. G. D. H. Flower-
Stockholm, To-day. dew (12th Battery), Captain M. A.)
beat Ireland by 3 J. Campbell BA Captain P. F.
2 in the Qualifying Foley (RE), Lt. J. H. Jeffers matches to (R.AS.C.), Mesara, R. H. Wong Competition for the 1935 Davis (St. Andrew's), Chiu Kin-shing Cup Lawn Tennis contest yester- (United), 1. Hussain (Police); day,
Rogers won Jahan Dad (KIT.C.), P. Singh Lyttleton
Austen second match, defeating Schroeder (Radio), Sig. (RC.S.) A. W. Kirton Vaughan 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, but McVeagh was (R.A.M.C.) and D. E. Gubbay unable to hold Desiberg, losing the final match after four sets to give (United)..
Sweden the necessary margin. *
as cabled by Reuter, Scores, iwore:...
G. L. Rogers (Ireland) beat Schroe
A. F.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
bie
SARAH PALFREY WINS TITLE
Schroeder (Sweden) beat McVeagh Schroeder and catberg (Sweden)
the European Y.M.C.A. at the Mr. E. W. Hamilton, the former monthly meeting held at the "Y" President of the Mamak Tourna-ider, 8-1, 6-4, B-de last evening.
The proposal was ment, and President of the Hong Oestberg (Sweden) best McVeagh,
EARLIER RESULTS made as an alternative to the aug-Kong Hockey Association, was re-3, 6-9, 4-6, 6-8. gestion to abandon the next elected by unanimous vote. The G. L. Rogers (Ireland) bear Oest
elected were berg 6-4, 1-0, 6-8, 7-5, monthly swimming gala owing to Vice-Presidenta the hot weather,
Surg. Lt. Comdr... A. E. Phillips, Mr. A. G. Donn presided and R.N., (Navy), Major M. A.-J. 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, those present were Mr. R. Gold- Campbell R. A. (Army) and Mr. man (Hon. Secretary) Mr. E. F. A. A. Dand (Civilians.) Selk (Hon Treasurer), Mr. W. S. Mr. O. England White was re- Kerr, Mr. H. G. Lange, Miss A. elected as Chairman of the Execu
tive Council for the fourth year in Fowler and Miss Weller,
Mr. R. Goldman's resignation succession. Mr. P. J. Barlow from the Hon. Secretaryship was was re-elected Hon. Secretary and accepted, and Mr. E. F. Selk was Mr. N. A. E. Mackay. Hon. Trek elected Joint Hon. Secretary and surer, Mr. E. F. Austen (R.GS.) Treasurer.
6-2 6-3
Germany Leading Roumania.
Beats Jane Sharp In Straight Sets
"LONGWOOD TOURNAMENT
"Brookline, Mass., Aug, 10. Miss Sarah Palfrey defeated Miss Jane Sharp, of Los Angeles, here today in the finals to win the Longwood women's tourna- ment by 6-4, 6-2.
Gover
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Two World Records a guest participant and not as a Smith (J.) (Middle- member of the association:
vex) At the close of the Far Eastern Medica, startling Seattle aquatic
Hopwood marvel, did not do well in the Games last May Japan and the Bowes 1,500-Meters freestyle event which Philippines "dissolved" the Far Copson Negami won in 19 minutes, 16 and Eastern Athletic Association of Mayer 6/10 seconds. In winning, how the Orient. China refused to rd Binfled ever, Negami was forced by the cognize the dissolution of the Freeman 1655 268 2771 132 20.89
LAR. American star to establish two now F.E.A.A. and contended that the Peebles world records, Medica pushing him action of Japan and the Philip Voce throughout, though finally winding pines was illegal eince there was J. C. Clay 514.4 168 1858 164 21.95 up in third place, an no quorum, only the representa Matthews
Medica was timed at 19 minutes, tives of Japan and the Philippines
(A.D. North- 32-8/10 seconds, just 16 seconds being present and acting,
ampton. It was also decided at the same shire) behlad his speedy opponents. The
... 557.5 125 1412-64-22.06 656.1 168 1754 78 22.48 meeting to hold games under the Goddard.. finish was a brillant one.
(Leicester- It was announced after the auspices of the new association in Smith (H. A.)
shire) race that Negamul had es Tokyo In 1988. In view of the at-
titude of P.A.A.F. officials, as ex Smalles tablished new world records for the 800 and 1,000-meter pressed, by Mr. Vargas, the Phillip Sibbles
pines may therefore compete in Langridge distances during the battle,
(James). · The Japanese was clocked 10 both the Tokyo and Shanghal lens).
for these respective meets condict Wensley minutes, 4 and 2/10 seconds for themes in 1998 unless the time set Booth....
Parka 1,000-meter distance.
AG Pél with each other.
•ham Parks (J.)
The "Dresden China" Boston The American swimmers depart girl, heroine of this, year's Wight-ed from the United States on July man Cup play against Britain in 15, lead by Coach Robert Kipnuth. England, la rated as a leading con- Peter Fick, sprinter, was to have tender this year for the national been a member of the squad, but title, held by Helen Jacobs of Call was unable to make the trip, hence, fornia,
the substitution of Highland, Berlin, To-day At Wimbledon she beat both United Press. Germany are leading Roumania Dorothy Bound and Peggy Scriven, was elected Assistant Hon. Secre- by two matches to nil in their the former being the world's No. 1
Mir. Kerr suggested that the tary to place of Mr. A. E. P. Second Round encounter, the two randng player while Miss Palfrey next monthly swimming gala Guest, who resigned
should not be held owing to the It was mentioned that the aw
hot weather, but Miss Fowler Mule Corps, who withdrew
said that the gala could be held in the competition laat without adanco, which wax re-enter the league while seconded by Mr. Doon and passed Whitehall would make their unanimously, Dandinat ture the com
fContinued on Paga'i
German aingles players securing rates No. 7. She upset Miss Jacobs|
stories over the last year at Seabright, N.J. Magi
16 she paired with M
jektman
cabled br Renter
to car
OSAKA WIN BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
kyo, August 11.
the Inter-city
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The continuous heavy rain MRS. SOPWITH_TO- "HOLD" throughout this morning har wash-
WATCH" ON THE ENDEAVOUR ed out any hopes of completing to- day's Lawn Bowls League fixture Fathe card
ST. ANDREWES PICNIC
Owing to the the Bathing PK Andrew's
baen
Mrs. Phyllis Sopwith, who acted as timekeeper during Bodeavour's trials in British waters, will, ho the watch" on
yacht in the America The last woman to ssil') of a British challenger
on; (whose husband, skippered Blam Burton
IV for Sir Thomas List