THE CHINA, MAIL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1934
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KWOK TO TOUR VICTORIA WITH WORLD RECORD HOLDER
MCAVOY AND
THE TITLE
£2,000 CHALLENGE
TO ANY OF WORLD'S
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Marcel Thil Avoids British "Demon”
SUPPORTERS THINK HE CAN
BEAT PETERSEN
(By GEOFFREY SIMPSON)
London, October 13. THERE is an excellent prospect
that Jock McAvoy, the Bri- tish middle-weight” boxing 'cham- pion, will before long fight for the world title.
It is also probable that the contest will take place in Eng-i land. At the moment two of our promoters are in the market, and one or the other is likely to tempt! Teddy Yarosz, the American claimant to the title. to come here to-night.
The more one ades of McAvoy and his smashing body punching] the more one is led to believe that in this young Lancashire middle- weight England possesses possibly the finest lat. 616. boxer in the world.
Il 71-seconda knock-out at the Belgian Etienne in Man- cheater on Monday night was only one of his many lightning victories this year.
The improvement he has made since he took the middle-weight championship from Len Harvey Is astonishing, and there are people] now ready to support him to the limit in his bid for the world title.
Jose Caratoll, a tough "gaucho" from the Argentine, is scheduled to fight Tommy Loughran of Phila- delphin, at Lans Park, in Buenos Aires. His followers дге aure that he will follow in Luis Firpo's footsteps toward the United States crown.
Mr. Fred Shaw, Cheshire spoelay" AQUATIC GALA
man and friend of McAvoy, announced| yesterday his willingness to lodge £2,000 with the Board of Control for the Rochdale fighter to meet any mid- de-weight in the world.
But of more importance is the
nows that the Belle Vue, Manches.
ter, promoters have made their biggest offer so far for Yarosz to visit England and oppose McAvoy.
Bigger Offer
Negotiations have been proceed- ing for some time. The first offer to the American was rejected, but (Continued on Page 5.j
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AND DANCE FOR
WINTER
BRADMAN AS Local Aquatic Star With Jean Taris
SELECTOR
APPOINTMENT
CAUSES SURPRISE
IN AUSTRALIA
Victor Richardson Dropped
WOODFULL'S POSITION
(Hy P. J. MILLARD) Two aspects of the appointment of Messrs. Dwyer (N.S.W.), Brad- man (E.A.), and Johnson (Vic.) as Test selectors haye caused Aur prise in cricket circles in Mel. bourne. They are the passing over of Vic Richardson in favour of Don Bradman as South Australia's re- presentative, and the dropping of Woodfull without official explana- tion.
Dr. Dolling, South, Australia's re- tiring representative, is abroad. It is believed that he was not nomin ated for re-election at the Board's meeting, but that only Bradman and Richardson were nominated
as the South Australian repre- Rentative.
*Old-Timer's Exclusion
While the principle of appoint ing the prospective Test captalo. to the selection committee is sound it is considered unfortunate that it¦* meant the rejection of Richardson captain and a selector of the S. A. aide for some years, in favour of a player who has not begun to re side in the State, capable and res- pected as he undoubtedly is.
The official silence regarding], Woodfull is significant, and Indi- cates that the captain was dropped from the selection committee, with | [but having first been given the op portunity of declining re-election,
as he probably would have done. It is certain, however, that a majo
MONTHrity of the Board took his retire.
AMBITIOUS EVENT FOR JANUARY
LONG FELT WANT FULFILLED
ment to embrace selector as well as |
player. There are good grounds
for believing that both the cap- tain and Mr. Johnson were nominat
ed as Victoria's representative on the selection committee, and that
Woodfull was defeated.
Hia auc-
At a meeting of the Y.M.C.Acessor, however, is an equally cap- Swimming Committee, held last able selector, with the complete night, it was decided to hold confidence of players and officials.
aquatic gala, and dance during the winter months, a
an
JACK HOOD'S GREAT project never before attempted
COMEBACK
Ex-Champion Beats Len Smith
a great
in the annals of swimming in the Colony.
The Y.M.C.A. are fortunate lenough in possessing a swimming bath, which, thanks to its can-
LADIES' GOLF AT HAPPY VALLEY
Mrs. Lissaman Wins Bogey Pool
With his bride of a few days, Leo (Gashouse) Durocher, short- stop and captain of the St. Louis Cardinals, 1936 World Cham- pions, is shown at breakfast during the World Baseball Series between the Cardinals and Tigers. Mrs. Durocher was the former
Grace Dozier,
CENTENARY TRIP IN DECEMBER
BREAST STROKE TIME BETTERS
AUSTRALIAN MARK
K
(By "REFEREE ")
WOK Chung-hang, the Colony and Interport Breast Stroke swimming champion, leaves Hong, Kong for the Melbourne Centenary Games on December 18, by the s.s. Changte:
After competing in the international carnival in Melbourne, Kwok Chun-hang will tour Victorian centres with Jean Tarls, the famous French world record holder over several distances, and Emile Poussard," the French diver.
Since his arrival back in the Colony from Shanghai Kwok has not had the opportunity for practicing as the cold weather had already set in, and this has proved his main stumbling block. It is, however, possible that Kwok Chun-hang will be grant- ed permission to train at the European Y.M.C.A. swimming pool, which is heated throughout the winter season, and which will undoubtedly suit his purpose."
Kwok, who is only 17, has always specialised in breaststroke swimming. His best time for the 200 Yards is four seconds faster
"FRED PERRY GOING OFF" than Alan Higginson's Australian record.
MAX BAER MAY DEFEND WORLD TITLE IN JUNE
Schmeling May Have Another Chance
New York, Saturday. Max Schmeling is to meet Steve Hamas, a contender for Max Baer's heavy-weight title, probably at Miami, on February 26.
If Schmeling wine he will be
TILDEN THINKS
VON CRAMM MIGHT
HAVE WON TITLE
Ranks Him World's Best Amateur
FRENCH CRITIC OPPOSES ́U.S. ACE'S OPINION
W.
T. TIEDEN said recent- ly that Fred Perry,
matched with Beer in a title holder of the British, US
bout to take place in June. In the event of his defeating Baer, Schmeling is pledged to make This first defence of the title under the auspices of the Madi- son Square Garden authorities.
AUSTRALIA OUT OF
DAVIS CUP?
Want New Eastern Zone
MR. BROOKES' URGE
Australis may not compete in the Davis Cup next year. They will not compete, according to Mr. Nor. man Brookes, president of the Vlo torian Lawn Tennis Association, unless a new Eastern Zone of the Davis Cup is formed.
This would mean thaf J. H Crawford, Wimbledon champion in 1993 and runner-up to FJ. Perry
struction, can be heated during the winter months, bringing the temperature of the water to that London. October 18. Jack Hood, the former walter-of summer months...
Mrs. Lissaman won the Bogey weight champion, ́ ́had
With this in view and an excel-Pool competition, organised by ovation from crowd of 8,000 at lent dance floor in addition, the the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club's Birmingham last night when, in Committee were unanimous in Ladies Section at Happy Valley a brilliant return to the ring, he holding a gala and dance, the date during October, with a card of this year, would not be sean at reversed the verdict Len Smith, decided upon being January 8, three up. of Birmingham, gained over him 1935. earlier in the year.
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After that defeat. Hood àn-: The following was the nounced his retirement, but last gramme, decided upon:
night he clearly demonstrated
that his declaton to resume box-
ing was fully justified.
Men's 100 Yarde Free
Championship.
Men's Pyjama Parade
Diversion Extraordinary-
Novelty
FIGHT OFFER FOR Mixed Obstacle Race
PETERSEN
£1,000 To Meet Jock McAvoy
A Manchester syndicate is pre- pared to put up $1,000 for Jock McAvoy, the middle-weight cham- plon, to fight Jack Petersen for the British heavy-weight title, f
Mixed Relay Inter-Profession Relay Derby Race-Novelty Ladies 50 Yards Handicap Men's 50 Yards Handicap- Water-Polo; Y.M.CA. “A”
SOCCER'S £17,412 FOR CHARITY
Wimbledon next year.
and Australian lawn tennis titles, was deteriorating. He would like to rank Von Cramm (Germany) as the world's best amateur, for he might have won at Wimble- don, if he had been fit.
Nevertheless Perry's per formances entitled him to be ranked first,
Marcel Daninos, a French critic, after watching the US. championships at Forest Hills, says that Perry is incontest ably the world's best singles- player. G. M. Lott is equally superior as a doubles player.
M. Daninos declares that the standard of women's tennis is deteriorating.
MILITARY JUMPING. COMPETITIONS
At New York Horse
Returning a card of 95–26–69, At a meeting of the Australian Mrs. Webb won the Medal Pool LT.A. Mr. Brookes said (according pro- on the New Course at Fanling, to Reuter) that Australia wished to Five Entries For Events
while Mrs. B. D. Evans, with 99-visit Japan, and would place this Style 28-71, qualified for the Captain's visit before competition in the
Cup, during the month of October. European Zone of the Davis Cup,
If an Eastern Zone were form Jed, said Mr. Brookes, it would be possible for Australia to visit Japan
ALL-COMERS RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP
Win For Sgt. Foster
"Of U.S. Marines
U.S. Marines did well in the Shanghat All-Comers Rifle Cham- pionship held at the rifle range last Wednesday morning, Sgt. C. D. Foster coming first, and altogether Practice matches played in thirteen of their number being the Belgian in seventy-one August yielded a sum of £17,412 amongst the first twelve, e seconds, a prominent Cheshire 28. 13. for distribution to charit Foster scored 82-33-82 in the sportsman is prepared to back him able institutions. Arsenal'a games first stage of 200, 500 and 600
McAvoy is aiming high. Follow- ing his victory over Jack Etienne,
for £2,000 against any middle- brought in £1,213 18s. 4d, easily yards, and 50-49-47 in the second weight in the world.
"Less than a year ago, Etienne
· boked a draw with Marcel Thil, the
world's middle-weight champion.
the highest total.
stage of 800, 800 and 600 yards, to make a total of 243, winning him the gold cross H. Evangelista of the Phillipine Co. S.V.C., was
The feeling of McAvoy's support- In friendly hockey encounter play second with 241 (sliver cross), and era is that the Englishman would fed at Shamshulpo. Camp yesterday, the g M. Jordan of the S.-M. Police do even better against Thill.
East Lancs defeated the Borderers or third with 288 (bronze cross)
two clear goala.?/
and compete in the Davis Cup. For this reason Mr. Brookes pressed for
a new Eastern Zone.
RECORD ROUNDS AT CREWS HILL
Middlesex Title. For Whitcombe
London, Oct. 81. CA Whitcombe (Crews Hill Golf Club); three time holder of the Middlesex Pro fessional - Championship,- has won the title for the fourth time.
Playing over the recons structed-course of the Crews Hill Golf Club, Whitcombe to- day-won the @championship with record rounds of 70-70%
Show
New York, Oct. 31. A fifth entry has been added to
the list of army teams to compete
TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL
ENCOUNTER
Lincs Meet East Lancs In Premier League
The East Lancs and the Lin- colas meet this afternoon on the Kowloon Clab ground, in their Premier League football match, which
was
postponed from
last Saturday owing to the Tattoo arrangements.
The East Lance are lying fifth In the premier League table, while, the Lincolns have not fared so well and are practically at the .bottom.
in seven nights of international military jumping at the National Horse Show here on November
The latter have lost their match- winning form of last season, but on Monday's night's showing in floodlight football, in which
KWOK CHỌN HÀNG
BASEBALL STARS HANDICAPPED
several of their forwards parti- Bad Weather In Tokio
cipated they give an indication of revival to form.
The East Lancs have not fared too badly and have drawn three of their five encounters.
-LEAGUE TABLES TO-DATE
́FIRST DIVISION
P. W. L. D. F. A.P South China "A" 5: 5, 0. 016 4:10 |Bouth China “B” 6 4 × 072 17 ́·8′10.)
Club
163 058 14 8.9 Borderers, 5 2 12 14 10 6. East Lancs 511 a 10-8.5 5113 11 115 4112 18-114 51318. 14 a. 5 1819. 20-3 4 1 2 17 13 3 4131481
Polles Athletic Kowloon Artillery Lincolns Navy Recreio
St. Joseph's
5 0377. 15, 2 157074 16:1452
LEICESTERSHIRE ECONOMIES
Tokyo, Nov, 1. All Tokyo 16 keenly disappointed over the steadily cooling weather and predicted rains because they are regarded as likely to hamper the best performances of the visit- ing American baseball players headed by the redoubtable "Babe" Ruth,
The major league stars from the United States are scheduled to reach Tokyo in the early afternoon to-morrow and will immediately. attend a public reception in their honour at Hibiya Park United Press.
China Mail Sports Diary
TO-DAY.
Hockey-Mamak Tournament
Royal Signals v. H.M.S. Whitshed
4.15 p.m.
R.A.S.C. 7. H.M.S. Koppel
(Navy ground, King's Park) 4.15-
p.m.
Meeting
Victoria Chess Club (Lane, C
ford's Restaurant), 5.30 p.m. Rugby
Craw
(Club ground), 5.16 p.m.
7-18. Show officals announced the Test Profits Unable To Club "A" v. Royal Artillery French army had formally accept- ed an Invitation to take part.
Heading the French team will be
Stop £500 Loss
Captain Pierre Clave, leader of the Details of a scheme to enable |1982 team that appeared here. The the Leicestershire County Cricket French will compete each night in Club to carry on include a reduc- the military Jumping and other tion. by various economien, of events against teams from the £2,000 a year in expenditure, United States, Canada, Irish. Free bringing down the annual total to State and Chile-United Press. about £6,000,
GERMAN HEAVYWEIGHT
RETAINS TITLE
7. Berlin, Oct. 801
The plan also provides for the introduction of graded staff and |match = pay for professions, with
talent, and win-money-m
It is estimated however that there will be a loss of £500 on The German heavyweight box-|last summer, even- ter the club ing
Vinzenz Hower, rehas received its a
Test about with Arno match!
least $1,500 sat on points in is needed before the new scheme
can be put into operation
tained
Koelblin
Betwelve-m
| Soccer-Division 1.
East Lance v. Lincolns
(Kowloon FC ground), 4.80 p.m.
TO-MORKOWE Hockey, SASKA
· Punjabis seconds Y. Sikh Association &
(Marina), 8pm.. St. Andrew's y. Radio Indians GERAAK (Marina) 5.10 p.m. Meeting
Royal Hong Kong Golf Club Ladies' Section (Helena May Institute), 11 am
Racing
Entries close for Eleventh Exte
Race Meeting, noon,
Hockey,
FRIDAY
Ninth Battery Royal Artillery
NOT:M.C.A. Seconds
Meetings,
Kowloon Chess, Club
5.80