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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1934.
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FOUR RECORDS GO ON OPENING DAY OF BRITISH EMPIRE
EMPIRE GAMES
INTERPORTERS ARE INDISPOSED
DIVING TITLE FOR ENGLAND
Australian Women Swimmers' Feat
SPLENDID 1,500 YARDS FREE-STYLE RACE
August 6.
The opening ceremony of the swimming events was an impres sive spectacle at the Empire Pool, Wembley. A fanfare of trumpets heralded the march past of the competitors, led by the Canadian England, most representatives.
strongly represented of the ten countries with thirty-seven swim- mers, brought up the rear in the procession.
The programme opened with the first of the two heats of the L500 yards free-style race for: men. This is one of the most! arduous of swimming tests. The winner, of the first was R. Pirie, of Canada, who beat Noc) P.
HELEN WILLS-MOODY BETTER
Hopes To Play In England In 1935 Season
San Francisen, Aug. 9. Miss Alice Marble, the Ameri- can lawn tennis player, who is recuperating at the Monrovia Sanatorium, in Southern Cala- fornia, after her collapse on court in Paris, has been ordered to remain there for another aix to eight months. She had o
deep-seated attack of plouris.
Mrs. Moody has arrived here looking very much better. She is hoping to begin tennis again within the next six weeks and expects to visit Lowlon in 1935 as a player-Reuter.
MACAO MEETING HANDICAPS
Ryan, Australia's Olympic swim- Entries And Weights For
mer, after
a wonderful race.
Both using the crawl stroke, they got away from the rest of the competitors and were two lengths
of the bath ahead at the half- Piric passed distance, where
Sunday Next
CLASS RACE CANCELLED
The race
for "C" Class ponies Ryan and held the lead to the at the Fourth Extra Race Meeting end, in spite of a fine burst by the of the Macna Jockey Club, to be run next Sunday, has been can- Australian.
celled.
the
FAREWELL GALA
POOR ENTRIES
MAKE FETE NOT
SUCCESSFUL
ROZA-PEREIRA HAS NO OPPOSITION
PAGET BEATEN BY ROZA
The special V.R.C. swimming gala held on Saturday night proved to be most disappointing.
The events for members of the Colony's Interport, team, who were to be seen for the last time before their departure for Shanghai to take part in the Tri- angular Interport contest. were Two only partially supported.
main attractions on the pro- gumme, the 100 Yards free style and the 440 Yards free style
were abandoned."
In the latter event, L. Roza- Pereira, the Colony's champion. sportingly swam against the clock, and paced by A. A. Roza nad W.
Fred Perry, British tennis star who made a grand slam in net titles during the current season, is pictured in London with his · Hancee, Miss Mary Lawson, British actress. The marriage is scheduled to take place after Perry's tour of the United States and Australia.
OPEN PAIRS BOWLS
CHAMPIONSHIP
Jones And Grimmitt
Win Title
SWEENEY'S CLASSIC
SPRINT WIN
BEAVERS' THRILLING WIN IN THREE-MILE
ENGLAND'S SPLENDID START
(By BEVIL RUDD)
FOUR BRITISH RECORDS WERE BROKEN ON THE OPEN-
ING DAY OF THE EMPIRE GAMES AT THE WHITE CITY ON SATURDAY. THE PROCESS IS LIKELY TO BE CON- TINUED WHEN THE GAMES ARE RESUMED AT 2.30 TO: DAY.
On Saturday 'J. P. Metcalfe (Australia) set up a new record of 51ft. 31⁄2in. in the hop, step and jump; Miss Ethel Green (England) beat the previous best in winning a heat of the 80 metres hurdles in 11 9-10secs.; Miss Marjorie Clark (S. Africa), in clearing 5. Sin. broke the high jump record; and the Can- adian women's team established new figures in the 660 yards relay.
So far the England team have more
than fulfilled expecta- tions. A. W. Sweeney, of the Royal Air Force, gained a classic vic- tory in the 100 yards, and W. 1. Beavers won the three miler.
The opening of the Games was The onlookers were so wrapt in unforgettable in its splendour and the sport that even when the last significance. The whole Empire track event was over and only the was woven into a picturesque sym-issue of the women's high jump was bolic pattern as the teams in their left, the big bulk of it stayed on Season Opens To-day On national uniforms marched past to watch the duel between Marjorie
INTERPORT TRIAL CRICKET
Club Ground
A. W. Grimmitt and A. W. Jones FIFTEEN PLAYERS WILLING TO (Civil Service) won the Open Pairs
Lawn Bowls Championship yester-
CO NORTH
Hong
Kong's first Interport
T. E. Pearce's XI-E. J. R. Mitchell
and then formed up in the centre Clark, of South Africa, and Eva of the Stadium.
Dawes, of Canada.
A crowd of over 40,000-the largest that has mastered at the White City for an athletic festival since the 1908 Olympic Games-came to observe and remained to cheer.
New British Record The few who left missed seeing the South African giri set up a new British record of 5ft. 3in. Those who stayed. gave her skill The stately parade headed by and spontaneous personality the band of the Brigade of Guarda cheer that will ring in her ears for
was supplemented by appropriate many years to come. speeches from Lord Lonsdale (pre- sident of the Empire Games Asao-
The Games began with the 440
T. Cumpbell, who each swam half the distance, equalled his - best time for this distance to date. mins. 41 2/5 secs.
Kwok Chun-hang. the Colony's day, defeating W. K. Way and A. S. champion who broke the breast-Gomes (Cralgengower) by 28 shots Cricket trial in preparation for Ryan won the corresponding
the 100 Yardato 10 on the Kowloon Bowling the match in Shanghai next month Entries und handicaps for the stroke record for
will be played on 'the Club event at the 1930 Games at Hamil
was an absentee. Green Club green. ton (Ontario) in 18 min. 55 2-5 sec. remaining races are as follows; breast-stroke,
6 being indisposed, while W. Law- This is the second title Grimmitt ground to-day, commencing at 2 Mounted Troop Handicap, but on Saturday Pirie won
furlongs: Pat, 175; Jack O'Lan-rence, who was expected to offer has won this season, his four tak-pm
The teams for to-day are:- heat in ten seconds faster time. PIRIE'S SISTER SUCCESSFUL tern, 163; Mouche, 170; White challenge to Roza-Pereira over the ing the Open Rinks Championship
Miss E. Hughes was the only Stars, 140; African Eve, 166; The quarter-mile was advised to stand on Sunday last. He is now favour (H.K.C.C.), Lt. J. P. Willlama (Array),ciation) and the Deputy Lord yards hurdles. Two entrants-bay-
down owing to a slight cold. ed to win the Open Singles title, in T. A. Pearce (H.K.C.C.), H. Owen Mayor (Sir George Truscott)... the Curlew, 155. English girl to qualify for
Tap Sine Handicap, 6 furlongs; The water-polo match lacked which competition he is a semi-Hughes (H.K.C.C.), A. H. Madar Messages from the King and merge the two heats and make it (1.R.C.), D. S. Harley (H.K.C.C.), G. Prince of Wales were read, and the finai" right off. The result was final of the women's 100 yards
Miss I. Pirie. sis. Banquet Hall, 140; Fair View the full numbers and reserves had finalist.
R. M. Ricketts (H.K.C.C.), F. D.
in every respect proper and ap free-style race.
Pereira (IR.C.), A. R. Minu (LR.C.)oath of allegiance boldly pro- tur of the winner in the first men's 161 Gold Currency, 158; Great the substituted from the ranks
and G. S. Dunkley (H.K.C.C.) nounced by R. L. Howland, the cap:
propriate. race, gained a notable win in her Hall, 154; Limelight, 150 Racing of the Club members.
LONDON-MELBOURNE AW Hayward's XI. E. C. Fintain of the English team. The fut cher (K.C.C.). Lt. C. C. Garthwaite beat over Miss Jennic Muakal, the Triumph. 146.
(Army), N. A. E. Mackay (K.0.0.), tering into the air of 40,000 land, and the son of Evan Hunter, 20-year-old South African.
H. W. Baines (H.K.C.C.), P. H. Scoones pigeona, the original broadcasters, the man most responsible for the was a finalist in the 100
(H.K.C.C.), E. Bathurst (R.K.C.C.), G. and symbols of peace, in the An- success of these second Empire A. Stewart (H.K.C.C.), F. Goodwin clent Olympic Games, was duly Games, won it. Some 200 yards (K.C.C.), G. C. Burnett (K.C.C.) and impressive.
Games.
metres
ROZA'S REVENGE The Mong Ha Handicap, (First who
Section), 6 furlongs: Banquet Only one race for Interport H 145; Boxing Eve, 168; Fes-candidates achieved success. In event at the Los Angeles Olympic tival Eve. 140; Hot Heels, 140; the 50 Yards free style, E. B. da Colony champion, re- Claire Dennis, of Australia, an Racing Triumph, 151; Shaug- Kozu, the
gained his lost laurels by beating Olympic Games champion, set up hraun, 140; Vago, 148.
The Mong Ha Handicap (Second T: Paget, who won in the Trials new British and English records in her heat of the 200 yards breast-Section), & furlongs: Black Velvet, over this distance, in a very ex-
152; Bri-citing race. stroke event for women, her time148; Bold Commander, being 2 min. 52 1-5 sec., as against tannic Hall, 140: Chow Fan, 152; seconds, was,
land).
Area
AIR RACE
New Course Avoids Banned Frontier
Simla, Aug. 27.
His time, 26 1/5 The London to Melbourne air however, still one race will be extended by 1,000 miles record of 2 min. 54 Dare Devil, 145; Hey Tor, 147; fifth below that established by as the result of the government's the British
Pagent. W. Lawrence, Lau Po-decision to retain the ban on flying the English record of 2 min, 52 The Carp, 158.
Preta Handicap, 6 fur-hay und H. L. Ozorio also com-over the northwest frontier. sec., held by Miss M. Hinton, and
Competitors will have to take a 3:5 sec. held by J. Kasteln (Hol-ngs: Antamok, 152; Delightful paced in this race providing fur-
Chance, 156; Hijaker, 161; Little ther excitement. Lau, the Colony, southern course after leaving The only event to be decided Beauty, 147; Potsdam, 140; Sara-hack stroke record holder, de Baghdad. Owing to refuelling re- free quirements it is now expected that outright was the women's high bande, 161; Sea View, 140.
The Mong Ha Handicap, (Third style swimmer by taking third they will land at Karachi or Jodh diving competition, which England
Mies E. Macready. Section), & furlongs: City won through She scored 30.74 points for four Shanghal, 1401 Fi-Fa, 140; Har- dives, and beat Miss Lesley our View, 130; Little Beauty, 140; Potsdam, 137; Sea View, 138. Thompson, of Australia, who scored 27.60 points.
GILBERT-HARRIMAN DOING WELL
of
monstrated his speed as
place to beat Lawrence.
pur, where the Maharaja will make The prizes at the conclusion were the competitors guests of the State.
---Reuter, presented by Lady Southern,
Results:
100 Yards Back-stroke Members' Handicap-1. F. L. Gosano (82.2.5 sees); 2. J. A. Gutteres (88.3,5 secs), Also swam: H. J. Gutterres,
50 Yards Ladies' Handleap- Heat 11. Miss I. Lopes (98 secs); 2. Ms M. Roza (39 rees). Also well-awam: Miss G. Roza and Miss
GOBATIO. just
Miss C. E. M. Cousens, who held the A. D. A. title last year, led after the first two dives from the third with 27.36 points. Miss
Mr. G. A. Harriman, the Oonagh Whitsitt, the 23-year-old 6-metre platform, but finished only known local jockey, who has South African champion, who won undergone an operation at the War the women's high diving at Hamil Memorial Hospital, is stated to be ton in 1930, did not compete on comfortable and progressing satis Saturday.
W. Wharenitu, the young Maori and one of the most picturesque figures in the Games, was
well
factorily.
beaten in his heat of the men's 100 MAJOR J. G. MORRIS
yards back-atroke race. He struck
out at a turn, but was soon pass-
ed by three other competitors. B.
PASSES
_S, M. Elvin (Army),
ing withdrawn, it was possible to
Alan Hunter, running for Scot-
from home Hunter appeared to be
Up to Saturday afternoon 16 Sixteen Countries March beaten by the Canadians, but the
players had signified their desire
son was less breathless than the Canada, hosts for the 1930 Em-father at that juncture. to make the trip north if re-pire Games, led the procession of quired. They are:-
*T. E. Pearce (HK.C.C), *H. Owen Hughes (H.K.C.C.). *E. J. R. Mitchell (H.K.C.C.). *T. A. Pearce (H.K.CC). *G. S. Dunkley (H.K.C.C.),
These were In be.
teams. England, the hosts to-day City and with "deliberate speed, He became a hound of the White brought up the rear.
majestic instancy" he wore down the biggest contingents. tween the fourteen other Do- the Canadian attack and broke the minions and Colonies representede to find his old opponenta, ranged themselves alphabetically in
C.P.C. Reilly (Australia) and R. K. the following order: Australia, Brown (England) on his heels, Bermuda, British Gulana, India, Heats of the 100 yards are usual- Jamaica, Hong Kong, Newfound-ly dull affairs. They were not sa land, New Zealand, Northern Ire-on Saturday, The champions of *Lt. C. C. Garthwaite (Army), land, Rhodesia, Scotland, South Canada, Newfoundland, Australia,
Bermuda, India, and [Africa, Trinidad, and Wales.
G. R. M. Ricketts (H-K.C.C).
D. S. Harley (H.K.C.C.).
H. W. Baines (H.K.CC.),
Lt. J. P. Williama (Army). *A. H. Madar (IRC.).
*F. D. Pereira (LR.C.).
*A. R. Minu (LR.C.).
I MeInnes (HKCC).
DAVIS CUP AND A FIRE
A Perry And Austin Leave
Hent 2-1. Miss D. Hunt (35 sses); Club Just In Time
2. Mrs. F. Mead (32.1.5 secs). Also awam: Miss G. White.
C. S. M. Elvin (Army).
M.C.C. TO DISCUSS L.B.W. LAW
Rhodesia A standard-bearer preceded each were eliminated. Canada and country. He was followed by the Wales suffered the same fate in the captain of that country bearing the semi-finals. Nor had E, I, Davis. flag; then followed the teams and and W. Rangeley, of England, sur- officials (sometimes the latter were vived the ordeal:
in abundance) is file, two deep or Two Scotsmen, two Englishmen, column of fours, according to their an Australian and a South African strength.
lined up for the final. AWW. The M.C.C. annnounce that the
The huge crowd lost any acute Sweeney (England) or W, M. question of a new b.w. law to sense of English partisanship. A Theunissen (South Africa) were
50 Yards Style (Interport candi
If the fre which destroyed cover balls pitching on the off-side good performance was given the obvious choices. I. C. Young, the dates). E, B. da Roza (20.1.5 secs); Woodcote Park the RAC Coun-of the wicket is to be placed on the applause it deserved, whether the Scottish sprinter, was a possible 2. T. Paget (26.2.5 secs]: 3. Lau Po-try Club at Epsom, had come two agenda of the next meeting of the athlete came from British Gulana, surprise: he had beaten 10 sec. in hay. Also swam: W. Lawrence and nights earlier, Great Britain might Advisory County Cricket Commit- South Africa, England, or Austra-ja heat.
tee in the autumn.
H. L. Ozorio.
Members Team
Landau, L. Osmund, B. Souss and H. there the night before their final Silva); 2. G. Lynn's team. Also day against the Americans. In-
Race: 1. J. A.not have kept the Davis Cup. Gutterres' team (P. N. M, da Silva, F. Perry and Austin were sleeping
lia.
swam: L. H. Soares team and G. A. deed, unbroken sleep in the air of U.S. Track And Field Stars
Sousa's team.
Gazell, of Canada, who in 66 1-5 Well-Known Owner And 100 Yards Boys' Handicap-1. c. Epsom Downs undoubtedly, asslated|
sec.. the second fastest time in the
heats.
Miss. M. A. Hamilton (Scotland)
and Miss P. M. Harding (England) scored easy victories in their beats
Trainer
London, Aug. 6.
The death is announced, after a
of the women's 100 yards back-long illness, of Major J. G. Morris,
Remedioa; 2. F. Sousa; 3. C. Silva(their training, Netto.
Time: 1 min. 49 secs,
H. G. N. Lee had, been occupying the actual bedroom in the ceiling of which the fire is reported to have originated. G. P. Hughes had in- L. Roza-Pereira swam the full dis-tended to remain at the club, and
Also swam: R. Marques, C. F. Roza, A. Azedo and J. Botelho.
440 Yards:
the well-known owner and trainer. Roza and W. T. Campbell. Roza awam stroke event. Miss Mollie Ryde, In his early days Major Morris, a lengths and Campbell 9 lengths.
Jedly just before the fire, the 14-year-old South African
Roza-Pereira covered the distance in champion, finished second to Miss Who was born in India, was a sac- firat
6 mine. 41.2.5 seca Harding and qualified for the final cessful amateur rider. The
winner he trained in this country waa, Joe Millor in 1905 at Lewis, and although he had only a small
100 Yards Breast stroke:-
1. E. M. Marques 2. B. Gosano
|GIFT OF PLAYING FILLED TO VILLLAGE
Arrive In Yokohama To-morrow
Sweeney's Fine Effort
Theunissen, slow off the mark in his heats, now was well away, and 60 yards out held A slight lead. We waited for his electrifying [Anish—and got Sweeney's instead. The Englishman caught and edged past Theunissen in the last 10 yards The team will be composed of 14 with glorious vigour and form. I. Seven, and possibly eight maets of the best track and field men in C, Young, of Scotland, just failed were in sight for the United States the country,
They will arrive in to do likewise."
Brunswick, Maine, Aug. 1.
September 3.
tanco, against the clock with A. Alonu returned to London unexpect-track and field team which Jack San Francisco, 14 August, two days What a race the half-mile is Magee, Bowdoin track mentor, will before they sail for Japan. The going to be! J. V. Powell (Eng- take to Japan under. A. A. U. aus vessel will arrive in Yokohama, land) and J.,C. Stothard (Scotland) pices later this month.
were strong and convincing in their Magee, coach and manager of the Mages will leave Brunswick next beats on Saturday, while Phil Ed- ; team, said to-day that one mest Wednesday, accompanied by Philip wards, the coloured Olympic run- was scheduled for Honolulu, three G, Good, Bowdoin's hurdler, and cer from British Guiana, was the A fully equipped playing field of for Japan proper, two In Man-Donald Favor, University of Mainejaesthetic joy of the day. races with the atayer, Fiz Yama, Silva-Netto, S. Delgado, W. T. Camp-7 acres has been presented to churla, and one in Kores. There hammer thrower. En route across I select Edwards to win," and Newport County have signed on including the Cesarewitch in 1918, bell, L. Roza, A. A. Roza and C. E. Alfreton, Derbyshire, by Mr. Ro-was a possibility the squad would the continent they will be joined trust Stothard will push him near George Russell, a full-back from the Queen Alexandra Stakes in Roza-Pereira.
bert Watchorn, of New York, who stop off at the Philippine Islands by other stars including, Ralph Dr. Peltzer's British and world's Cardiff City. He was with Bristol 1914, and the Great Metropolitan Beat"-T. L. Knight, Leo Silve, before he emigrated 50 years ago on the return trip and engage in Metcalfe, Glenn Cunningham and record of Imin 51 3-5th sec.
E. L. Gosano, W. Fullager, B. Gosane, worked as a miner in the village, meet there. in 1915.
Rovers
NEWPORT CAPTURE
79.2.6 seca. 82.1.5 secs. Water Polo: Interporters beat string he won several important "Rest" by 2 goals to nfi.
InterpartersChan Sek-pal, R.
LILL. Ozorio and J. A. Guterre
Frank Crowley,
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