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SERVICE CORPS BEAT MAMAK CHAMPIONS
CRAIGENGOWER
OPTIMISM
BRIGHT FUTURE SEEN WITH MEMBERSHIP
INCREASE
Financial Statement Satisfactory
SPORT SUCCESSES
ANOTHER WIN FOR DAVIS AT SNOOKER
Lindrum Loses Ground In Defence Of World Title
Melbourne, Oct. 31. Jon Davis, the English bil- liarda star, to-day recorded his third successive victory over Horace Lindrum, - world's snooker champion, in their contest for the world's 'unofficial Bronker title. Davis, won by 20 frames to 10.
CLUB "A" IN ACTION THIS AFTERNOON
Meeting Combined Fifteen
The combined Royal Artillery
[P.M..
LATE GOAL DECIDES
POLICE GIVEN
FIRST CHECK IN
PRESENT SERIES
HALFORD SHOWS GREAT FORM
POOR GAME WITNESSED
and Lincolnshire- fifteen will make their rugby debut this season against the Club "A" Ofteen this The Police received their first MCAVOY AND THE afternoon, at Happy Valley at 5 defeat in the Mamak Hockey The Club bave included several
tournament
dent this sexion, when they newcomers in this afternoon's were beaten by the Royal Army team, which, with the additional Service Corps by one goal to nil first fifteen players, looks fairly in their encounter on the U.S.R.C
The following is the team:- ground yesterday.
TITLE
(Continued from Fage 4.)
A tone of confidence for the coming year was expressed at the annual general meeting of the |Craigengower. Cricket Club, which was held yesterday evening at the Clubhouse, Happy Valley, and which was presided over by Mr.
in view of McAvoy's recent per-strong. B. W. Bradbury, the President.
formances a much larger bld has In spite of the heavy outlay in-been made. The amount is not dia volved during the year under re-closed, but it may be assumed that view in repairs and renewals, the about £5,000 would be needed to revenue account showed a balance of $446.85.
During the year 58 new bers were enrolled, bringing membership total to 254 ing 2 life members).
Griffiths, L. G. Robertson and G. Bof "Chris" Pile, on the right wing, G. P. Lammert; E. Goldman, 12. H. Although without the assistance Jones: J. Hutchison and H.. O. Tudor?
credit-tempt Yarosz to make the trip. R. 1. Cherrill, H. G. Castleton, B. D. G. the Police fielded a strong team, Barlow: 1. H. Bradford, B. H. Garrod but were unable to hold the Ser- Mr. "Jimmy" Johnston, who is D. A. Cummings, J. T. Edkins and M.] mem not having a very successful time W. Seatt
the fat Madison-square Garden, is very
vice Corps forwards, who were Reserves.-H.
R. McGilchrist lead by Senior, the scorer of the (includ-much interested in the match and and W G. C. Knowles.
has cabled an offer to McAvoy, but Referee. Dr. J. A. R. Selby,
only goal.. this fistic plum will not likely be.
On Saturday the Club "A" will played a magnificant game, bearing Halford, at pivot for the winners surrendered by Manchester, and meet the Army "A" at Sookunpoo the brunt of the attack. The election of office bearers resulted as follows. President, Mr. B. W. London, too, in the person of Mr. at 8 p.m., and the first fifteen Bradbury; Vice-President, Mr. C. S. Jeft Dickson, will bid for it. will meet in a friendly fixture on which the Police forwards got go Rosselet; Hon. Secretary, Mr. U, M. Omar: Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. D.
1934-5 Officials
The British Title Coates; Auditor, Mr. D. Kharas; McAvoy's future so far as the Cricket Captain, 1st. XI, Mr. A. B English boxers of his class are con- Hamson; Vice-Captain, Mr. J. Lcerned la decidedly dismal. Youngeaye; 2nd. XI, Capt., Mr. W. Kis due to defend his British cham- Way: Vice-Captain, Mr. E. Sousu;
He
Committed. Dr. V. N. Atienza, Mr. R. pionship against Al Burke the Lon-
Basu, Mr. H. Beer, Mr. W. J. Howard, don-born Australian, whom he will Mr. A. B. Hamsoris Mr. W. K. Way, atop in quick time. But after that Mr. H. Fox, Mr. E. el Arculli and Mr. what then? J. S. Landolt:
There is -not an English-born 11at, Glb. man worth matching with
the same ground at 435 p.m.
There were many occasiona
on
As Monday is a Holiday there ing and, pierced the opposing de- will be no Rugby practice that fence, but their efforts were frus- evening.
trated by a lack of combination.
GYMKHANA AT POLO CLUB
Wing Weakness
Pennell on the left wing was the weakest of the Police forwards, missing numerous opportunities: through hesitation.
Blackburn played a steady game in the first half, but his bitting was
The historic America's Cup which the United States retained in the International yacht races off Newport, R. 1. Millons have
been spent in 70 years to lift
and to defend the "old mug" which originally cost approxi- mately $250.
MELBOURNE. CUP SENSATION
Favourite Places Last In The Field Of 22 Starters
Governor Presents Cup Year's Sport
MUDDY TRACK In the sportlag, activities of the McAvoy. Even Marcel Thil, the For Saturday's Event.
Melbourne, To-day. Club, a billiard handicap competi- official world champion, will have
jerratic in. the second tion was held and won by D. A. none of him.
Preparations for the Polo Club's Senior, who scored the only gon? finished last the Melbourne The favourite, Sir Simper, America claims Yarosz as the Gymkhana which takes place, on was entirely out of the picture un Cup classic at Flemington Race Rozario, H. Fox being runner-up.
A successful season was enjoyed champion, he having beaten Vince Saturday afternoon, at Causeway til the last fifteen minutes, when Course yesterday, when Peter in lawn bowls, no less than 54 Dundee, so that if McAvoy can get Bay, are now in full swing, and, he found his true form.
Pan, at 14 to 1, beat Sarcherlé The first half of the game was and Last Robes players participating in the League a verdict over him it will mean judging from the enthusiasm dis- games. From among the bowls something. Thil would have to played, competition for the various very even, the Police having the
| His Royal Highness the Duke of..... events should be very keen better part of the play. Both de players, R. Basas H. Beer, A. E fight him then. Coates and U. M. Omar (Captain), McAvoy is one of the fittest men It was announced yesterday that fences worked hard, but both for Gloucester drove in state along the were selected to represent Hong England non-smoker and HB, the Governor had presented award lines were lacking in constraight and was given a tremen Kong in the Interport Games in teetotaller, though he is the pro- silver cup for the jumping Combination. Toogood, at laside right dous reception from 100,000 race Shanghai. .:
prietor of a public-house-and he petition, while the South Wales was good, but slightly selfish with Boers, who were soaked to the skin
from the rain which lasted until · Competitions were held during is rated so highly by his backers Borderers have given a cup for the the ball.'*** the season and resulted as follows: that they are sincere in, their be Best Handy Hunter.
In the opening minutes of the Just before the start of the race... Singles Handicap Dr. V. Nlieve that he can beat Jack Peter- The entries for these two events, second half, the Police got away to Always the principal classic race. Atienza. Runner-up Mr.
J. Ben
which are confined to. Chine pontes, fast forward movement, which in Australia, the Melbourne Cup close to-morrow. at 5.80.p.m. Challenge, Stands
was only checked when they gain-
this year was worth $10,000 and, Cavanagh.
Singles Championship—Mr. U. M. "Pa" Petersen acoffed at this pro
The Gymkhana will start at 2ed the Service Corps goalmouth owing to the Centenary: Celebra Omar. Runner-up-Mr. W. V. Field. Posal when it was first made, but o'clock sharp, g
After that, the R.A.S.C. Improved ions, attracted more than usual in but were unable to score.
terest. Fairs—Messrs. A. J Coelhó & U. McAvoy's representative informed M. Omar. Runners-up-Messrs. Y.me yesterday that their £1,000 challenge to Petersen still holds
|Abbas &'G. Duncan, Jr.
Rink-Messrs. J. W. Leonard, E. good. | gany C. Barry, J. S. Landolt AU. M, Personally, I am more interested Omar (Skip). Runners-up-Mesars in the Yarosz proposal, and it is to D. A. Rozario, Y. Abbas. A. F. Paul be hoped the present negotiations
J. Cavanagh (Skip).
will be successful.
AUSTRALIAN BOY PROMOTED
West Parade To Meet Stronger Opposition
Australian Poules, ** Austrálian Boy, to “A Class. Woodland Stage to B Class
* China Foniés West Parade to C Class, Racing Luck to D Class...
The cricket teams were entered A new man to be reckoned with in The following are the allera- in the League, the second being friend Jack Hood, who startled even
the middle-weight class is our oldtions and additions to the class, runners-up in the junior division, his friends by his triumphant return cation late dated of the Hong
Interest in tennis was well main- to the ring on Monday,
Kong, Jockey Club, August, 28: tained, and two teams were entered. I saw Lep Smith completely out- In the League, The players in "C" fight Hood, but in the return match division did well and won all their the boot was very much on the other foot. Evidently, Hood had trained games.
The results of tennis competi- with extraordinary care, but though Hons held during the year were: he was in supreme condition it was Singles Handicap Hr. H. J. significant that he could get to no Howard Runner-up--Mr. G. Lia, lower weight than 10st. 91b.
Doubles Handicap-Mesara, A. J.
This seems to rufe him out as, a Coelho & H. J. Howard. Runners welter-weight, and if he is, really up Messrs. Y. O, Mok & H. N. sincere in his attempt to regain Chung
championship status he will have Mixed Doubles-Mrs. B. W. Brad-to direct his attention to McAvoy. bury & J..W. Leonard. Runners- up Miss V. Bradbury & Mr. B. W. Bradbury
The following were the cricket averages:
1st Eleven Batting.
Barlow': Initiative
Barlow was the only forward to attempt to score, but his shots,
The result was:
Peter P
Sarcherie
Last Robe
which were all accurate, were
There were 22 starters. Peter easily stopped and cleared by the Pan won by three, lengths, with a Police goal-keeper.
neck separating the second and Following & corner awarded to third horses. The winner's time the military team, senior scored. was 8 mins 40 secs. The betting Police:E611; Kushy Mohamed was 14/1 Peter Pan: 50/1 Sar- and Blackburgs Tate, Gough and cherie; and 25/1 Last Robe, Haywood: 8726, Parker, Perkins, The favourite, Sir Simper, after Wass and Pennell:
being th two furlongs from R.A.S.C.-Houghton; Tipple and winning pos was gradually, passed. Ramson; Grant, Halford and Mee by the remainder of the entries and ker Barlow, Dalley, Senior, Too finished last-Renter good and Jeffers..........
24.
MAMAK LEAGUE TABLE TO-DATE
ANGLO-FRENCH
ATHLETIC MEET
SHOW £130 LOSS
R. C. of Algunk 181 Andrew Dates For 1935 Events E.AB.C
“Y” AQUATIC GALA AND
DANCE FÖR WINTER MONTH
(Continued from Page 4),
Announced
United London, October 18 University
R. E. The Amateur Athletic Associa: Whitehall Among the feature events are theftion showed a slightly, smaller Whlished
Poffee
KITC
12th Battery
I ha. no. Hi, Avge. Men's 100 Yards Championship, profit on the year 1934 than on the Keppell E. Lee
1183 0 315 28.6 the Inter-Profession Relay, an en- previous year. PK. Lee 12 771 303 27.5 tirely new event, and totally dif- The cost of the Loughborough E. Zimmerne. 8 67 1 162 23.1
FNLLEAP
21 17 17:4
RUGBY INTERNATIONAL FINED
A fine of, 410 with three, kuinean. corts was imposed at Guildford, re-.. cently on Lieut-commander John William Forrest, of HMS, Curaçon, 421172 G 220073 Portsmouth, English Rugby foot- 3 140 1.31 ball International and captain of 2101108 the United Services team, for. being In charge of a car in Guild- 10 101,20 ford High-street at 6.20 p.m. on 407-40-515 September while under the in- 8080 150 fluence of
He was also ined 23.12308 for having no lights on the
411 15:473
J. L. Younganye 22 32 2 152 16.2 ferent from an Inter-Heng relay, Summer School is approximatelyTO-DAY'S HOCKEY
£190, and the experiment will be
AUT. Les A. 12 49 1 159 14.4 and several novelty events.)
A. B. Hamson 8 33 0 108 13.6 Fred and His Pals, are being en-repeated in 1985. The banquet to
F. R. Zimmer 11 31 0 139 12.6 gaged for the dance which follows the competitors In the Empire
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10. M. R. WAV The prices of admission will be $185 and the loss on the French U. M. Omar 7815.125 17:13.2
50 cents to the gala and $1.20 match came to £180....
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