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SOCCER WEALTH NOT OWNED BY SHAREHOLDERS
SATISFACTORY YEAR
FOR H.K. GOLF CLUB
the
Building Fund Now. Started
MR. DODWELL ELECTED
NEW CAPTAIN
The annual general meeting of
Golf Hong Kong
Club was held yesterday evening at the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's when the Chairman, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, while reviewing the activi- tles of the Club and its present financial position, mentioned that consequent on a decision previously taken to abandon the scheme of building a new Club House at Fan- ling, a Building Fund was now be- ing started. тебя
Having regard to conditions, he said, the financial position of the Club might be considered Batis- factory..
Bob Olin (inset), New York's new world light-heavyweight. boxing champion. This picture, from his title match with Maxie Rosenbloom, shows Maxie on the canvas after a bit of wrestling in the first round. Fans booed the decision after the 15 rounds.
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT FINANCE
TREMENDOUS POWER OF THE F.A.
"W
(By FRANK M. CARRUTHERS)
48X7HAT,” I am asked. "Is the have been exploited by the specula value of a. 51 share in the tor, and if it had been able to with- Arsenal club7"
stand the inroads made upon it, Without sentiment or any other would to-day be his El Dorade. consideration entering into the
Should Be Studied question. Its worth is fixed by the The financial regulations of foot- fact that it cannot earn a higher ball are remarkable, They do not rate of interest than 7% per cent. obtain in any other sport or pas→ Possibly at the present time its time, and I wish those who believe value is about 30%.
that the League with its profes It should be realised, too that sional interests is carried on as a the shares of the Arsenal, despite hard-baked business would study the wonderful prosperity of the them. They would quickly change club, are not worth more than their view. those of others who regularly pay Is it realised, for instance, that thair, dividends.. Even the value in effect the clubs do not belong of assets do not make any differ-even to the shareholders? What money the latter may have invest- But I remember the time whened was simply in support of the the Arsenal tried hard and not game as it might be played on a very successfully to sell their certain ground and under certain shares at £1 each. In about 1919 management. the late Sir Henry Norrls prepared
ence.
Body-Line Bowling's Death-Knell invest in the club
(Continued From Page 4)
The clubs are national institu-
a scheme to attract the public to tions, and as such they are under the direct control of the Football Association.
No Open Market
. The Arsenal, however, were not proved for one very important realong anxious to sell their shares.
Worth £2,000,000.
I do not think "I exaggerate in
The Chairman in his opening ad-. dress said: Before referring in de tail to the accounts I think it is proper that I should mention what was in some ways the principal event of the year under review, I mean the invaliding of Mr. Kerr. After a faithful service of 24 years Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were due in March 1935
C. F. Walters (Worcester) (Eng-son-hitting against the break They became buyers. The post- estimating the value of the 38 clubs to complete the final extension of land's vice-captain): It will pre- through the covers is all against tion is the same to-day. I should who form the League at ever their agreement, but to the regret vent intimidation, but on occa-the principle of the game.
doubt whether an Arsenal-share £2,000,000, but if it were pos-.. of everyone Mr. Kerr in April of sional bumper will not be object-
VERITY'S OPPOSITION Jever changes hands except private-jalble to realise their assets pone this year was medically reported toĝed to, for crieket is a manly game. Verity (Yorkshire): How many ly and it is the same in the case of of this money, beyond what was be in such a state of health that his
W. A. Oldfield (Australia): men will get 1,000 runs in first all the other leading clubs. There necessary to discharge outstand- active employment was out of the
am delighted. This is the end of class cricket with this new 1.b.w.jis no open market for football cluh ing debts, would be theirs. As a question for the residue of his term. the "body-line" controversy.
rule in operation? How many cen- shares. After he had had a spell in hospital Alan Kippax (Austràlia): The turies will there be? In my view,
matter of fact, in this sense even Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were sent Home 31.C.C. have adopted the Austra- it is an experiment that will gick might have been except for the clubs. Possibly it is to some ex- different the situation the players do not belong to the in a ship which left in August and lian rule in principles, leaving the ly end. Its effect is going to be wonderful foresight of those who tent on this account that the play- I regret to say that though he sur-responsibility with the umpires. It more vital than many of us have built the foundations of the game ing staffs, who may have caused vived the voyage successfully he is is the only way out. Let us hope thought. It is going to alter many and Inid down the principle that a big outlay in transfer fees, do not still reported to be so as to cause this will end the matter.
indeed, there should be no private or per appear as assets ou balance-sheets.
anxiety. I am sure that all present
will wish him a speedy recovery and
will hope that he and Mrs. Kerr will have many years of life before them. New Superintendent
Steps were taken to recruit suc-
How
things In the game that it is reasonable to suggest sonal gain. But for this wise pro Imagine that one of the leading
is going to alter so many things vision football would long
New L.B.W. Rule Will
since
clubs for some reason or other
that it is a retrogade step.
"Ruin Game"
R.E.S. WYATT'S OPINION
I stand to profit by the altera-
tion. I know it will be possible VINES ANNEXES
TENNIS TROPHY
for me to take a new ball, and ex-
There will not be the
ONE DAY MATCHES?
closed down and that their assets were disposed of for, say, £100.- 000. This money would not go to Orchestra.cessors. In this the Club was very Quick finishes and a rich harpeet any amount of success with
the shareholders. They would re kindly aided by Major Cundall, vest for bowlers. This is the al- swingers.
ceive no more than they had in- Secretary of the Effingham Manor most unanimous view of county call for me to spin the ball to get
IN EPIC CLASH vested, and whatever en remain
ed, after all charges against the Golf Club, and by Mr. Hancock and players on the M.C.C.'s new law lbw decisions. I shall be able to
club had been met, would pass into Mr. Bruce of this Club, to all of rule. Some views are:
get them with the ball that pitches
(Continued from Page 4). the control of the Football Associa whom I should like to take this op- R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwickshire outside the off stump and goes in breath away. Perhaps the most tion. The latter would, in fact, portunity" of, offering the grateful and England captala): Bowlers to the batsman.
brilliant gems of the match were claim all rights in the players so thanks of the Club. Mr. and Mrs, will be encouraged to bowl in An umpire: It is going to be help- the drop-shots which, frequently for as transfer matters were con- Hitchins were selected out of a very swingers and off-spinners as the ful. It is a chance for howlers to curled cunningly from both large list of candidates and arrived result of which there will be more take up spit again. Last summer kets.
rac cerned, in the Colony on October 18,
Jon-side and less off-side play. Why Grimmett and O'Reilly showed
How essential these regulation The actual result of the year's shouldn't a leg break bowler have what spin, coupled with flight and tennis, despite a few mistakes, to them, although it may be beyond At three-all Vines played perfect are will be realised. Without working as shown in the Profit and the same advantage regarding good length, can do,
win the next game. Nusslein was conception, & Loss Account will be seen to be abw.. 8.6 the off-break bowler?,
being chased about so much that might get into the hands of un- prosperons club loss of $3,949.67 as against a profit When the bowler gets help from Freeman (Kent): If we have a even his accuracy suffered. in the preceding year of $18,162,71, the wicket, the batsman will not sticky wicket matches are going to four-all Vines raised his game to its deliberately break it up, realise the At scrupulous adventurers who would a total difference of $27,112.38. In have a chance it will ruin the be over in a day. Batemen have highest pitch, following up his flat assets, and take very substantial the second half of the Working Ac-game.
brought it on themselves. There drives to the net, and stowing away profits. [count there is only a difference be Sutcliffe (Yorkshire) It gives were a lot of balls they let paas Nusslein's returns with hard vol- tween the two years of less than bowlers an overwhelming advan-which they could have played.
One Exception leys. Even then the German reach- $1,400, but it is in the first half of tage I entirely disagree with cer- H. J. Enthoven (Middlesex);ed many of these to lob them up a club who are not bound by these Strangely enough there is one that Account that the explanation taip experts that it will encourage The public have always wanted the food for Vines' devastating smash. financial will be found of the position which off-side play. That will not be im-1.b.w. law changed..
At five-all Vines followed up, all Everton, and no one knows how sa regulations. This is would be disquieting if it appeared
(secre- his deliveries to lead 6-5, and con- exception was made in their case. to be in any way likely to recur..
This was quite historical.
tary of. Club Cricket Conference): tinuing the pressure by speedy The accident occurred many years Mr. Greenhill's Retirement
Mr. Dodwell, continued the Our organisation contains over drives, ran out the second set on ago. Their articles of association Chairman was again elected on have officially submitted the 1.b.w. Nusslein's mistakes. General Meeting at which we shall another, occasion, He was a very 1,000 amateur cluba. The M.C.C. The German himself saved an ace The mistake was discovered a
differ from those of other clubs. eee the familiar face of Mr. L. S. fine golfer and a genuine lover of proposal to us and we shall conto lead 3-1 in the third set. When few years ago, and an attempt was Greenhill, The Fanling Greens Fanling, but what was more im-jsider it fully at our Council meet-Vines' shots come off, his is the made to rectify it. Thin. however, Committee without Mr. Greenhill portant at the present moment, a ing next month, to help it will be almost like Ham-
hard-headed man of business; (Ap- Interviewed in Bombay, L. Npened, and the American had a run ficulties. But no one thinks that perfect game. That is what hap-was not easy; there were legal dif let without the Prince of Denmark. plause).
Constantine, the West Indian and of three games to win the third set Everton will ever abuse privileges Succesalve committees have always motion, which was carried with ap-stated that the new rule would give The strain of retrieving the far- them at the time the club came in-
Mr. J. B. Ross seconded the Lancashire League fast bowler, at-6-3.
which were inexplicably granted subordinated all subsidiary in- terests like Clubhouses and. plause.
the bowlers much-needed help. dung drives had proved too much to being, and so the position res rest to the primary necessity of
Constantine added that the rule for the German. Vines continued mains as it has always been, good golfing conditions; and it is
had been introduced to counteract his speed of foot to the end of the
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the
New Committee
E.. A. C. Thomson
The following were elected no exaggeration to say that the members of the incoming Com-
the safety-first methods so com longest rally, and won by 46, LADIES' INTERFORT HOCKEY Fanling Courses owe more to Mr.mittee: Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith and mon among batamen these days.. 7-5, 6-3, 86, Greenhill's enthusiasm and experi- Messrs. G. S. Archbutt, C. D. Lam the famous former England and
Mr. B. J. T.. Bosanquet, ** Tilden Beats Plan ence than to any other single cause, bert, A. E. Lissaman, K. S. Morri-Middlesex bowler and inventor of This match had been preceded
(Continued from Page 4) In the name of all present I thank son, A. Ritchie, T. J. J. Fenwick the "googly" ball, said: "The de- by one between Tilden and Martin given by the Shanghai Hockey As- Mr. Greenhill for all that he has A. Macfarlane and D. J. Gilmore. cialon is an attempt to shuffle out Plaa, which opened raggedly. Til-sociation. done and wish him all happiness in Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth of the issue and place the responden appeared stiff after his great Presentation. was then made by his retirement. (Applause). Fleming were appointed auditors Isibility on the shoulders of the battle of the previous evening, and Special thanks are also due to for the ensuing year at a remu- umpire. The M.C.C. have shirked the Frenchman, taking full advant Mr. Kinnaird who has once again meration of $1,500 per annum, on the issue. They ought to have age of this, advanced to 8-1. (probably, as I regret to learn, for the proposal of the Chairman, sea definite ruling, instead of wrap- the last time) put in a great deal conded by Mr. G. S. Archbutt.
of hard work as Convener of the Happy Valley Sub-committee..
Entrance Fee
&
Mrs, Weston of last season's tro-
phies. The first was the Jones Shield for the association annual Tilden's game improved as his league, won by the Ex-Public School ping it up in this fashion and leav- stiffness wore on, and he went from Girls Team, and the second was a ing the problem in almost precisely 4 all to 5-1. Plas equalised at 5 cup for the winners of the knock- Mr. Frank Austin, aald: There is the same position as before. The all, but Tilden hitting his best for out competition, the Junior Hockey I now beg to propose the adop one point I would like to bring declaration will lead to consider the corners, ran out at 7-5 Club being the lucky winners, tion of the Report and Account for out at this meeting for special able confusion among players and In the second, with the acore 2-1 These, trophies were received by the year ending September 30, 1934. consideration, and that is the umpires. Braden erg to Tilden, there was a marvellous the captains of their respective Mr. A. Ritchie seconded the motion, question of entrance fee which was carried with applause.
Sir Stanley Jackson: It is a rally, in which Plaa retrieved four teams amid enthusiastic applause.. The entrance fee was raised great added responsibility which apparently impossible drives, only Hon. Mr. Dodwell Elected from 350 to $150 about one year may be right or wrong.
to be bestan by a forehand carry- In proposing the election of the ago, and I have heard from a num Mr. Gilbert Jessop: So far as I ing excessive line. Tilden play. Hon Mr. S. H. Dodwell as Captain ber of mer I have happened to can see this decisión does not ed almost entirely from the base for the ensuing year, the Chairman meet that they would like to join touch the problem at all. They line and won the set at 6-3 In said that it gave him great pleasure the Golf Club but they thought the have loaded down the umpire with vain did Plan try everything. to do so. He went on to remark entrance fee of $150 excessive. I responsibilities which are extreme was run ragged on the base Ine that no-one appeared to have re- would like to suggest that it might ly, onerous, collected when Mr. Dodwell first be revised to a fee of $100 in place Well-known Umpire: appeared on the green; the archives of $150, and I would like to bring warn the bowler first, and of the Club and his own memory this to the Com
for their he persisted
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HANS NUSSLEIN BEATS "BIG BILL" TILDEN
(Continued from Page 4), Plan showed obvious annoyance perfectly correct decision by a linesman, but pulled himself to- ether and won Maskell's service in brilliant rally to lead 7- The the play in defence and attac the reached a very high standard
(and passed or lobbed whenever ho would came up. At times, however, his than ir vallant efforts
down the Byed
ise. The bett Iden, and tow asachothe third sat won
accu proached that of the Tild
ain encounter the previous day
lay
ap the last points, Plas winning set and the match by 6-
now