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UNIQUE TITLE BOUT IN MID-OCEAN
BAER-SCHMELING FIGHT ON LINER
(By HENRY McLEMORE)
New York.
ONE thousand sportsmen with $1,000 each are
necessary to make certain the most exclusive
RE-ARRANGED
· OPEN SINGLES SECOND ROUND TO-MORROW
CRACK TEAM COMING NEXT MONTH
REPRESENTATIVE NOW
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO MEET COLONY'S BEST EUROPEAN
AND CHINESE MEN
(By "Referee")
IF present arrangements are successful, the
Colony will see a team of prominent Shang- hai Chinese swimmers in action next month when the Cantonese Swimming Club of Shanghai travel south for a series of competitions against the pick of the Colony's European and Chinese Clubs.
Mr. P. Tsang, Secretary of the Shanghai Can- tonese Swimming Club, arrived in the Colony a few days ago by the ss. President Jefferson to make all local arrangements..
Interviewed yesterday, Mr. Tsang said that the members of his team would probably comprise the same swimmers who repre- sented China in the International Games in Shanghai some months ago, and who successfully staved off the challenges of the French Club, the Foreign “Y” and the Navy and Army.
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Mr. Tsang said they were very anxious to make the trip south before the middle of next month, land, as they were considering
meeting most of the senior clubs,} they would probably arrive early in July.
On Lookout For Pool He was on the look-out for a
suitable bath in which to hold the competitions and said he had been! recommended to try and obtain the European “Y”” pool
1
Tony Canzoneri, former feather weight and lightweight boxing champion, successfully attempted what many other former title holders have tried and failed to da He fought Lou Ambers in New York in an effort to regain the lightweight crown tales sway from him by Barney Boss, who dis-
SOCCER TOUR
TO SHANGHAT CANCELLE
EASTERN A.A. FAH
TÓ SATISFY
NORTHERNERS WANT ONLE
„FIRST DIVISION TEAM~~
The proposed soccer tour of Eastern Athletic Association Shanghai and Northern parts now been definitely cancelled.
There has been a hitch in t negotiations from the begining While it may be true that som of the players were not able t obtain the necessary leaves thi guarantee offered by the sponsor: of the trip was found to be in sufficient by the Committee the Eastern Athletic Association who were unwilling to assun the risk of taking the team North and having to meet the balanc of the expenditure.
Senior Team Wanted "Added to this, the sponsors quired that the team should be bi First Division standard. It was Found that the Eastern team was nothing like First Division stand- ard, and several players from other Senior Clubs were invited to make the trip with them.
The Committee are sadly di appointed as they have worked very hard to make the tour post sible.
carded it for a crack at the wel- ATHLETIC ASSOC. FOR
terweight crown.
The following swimmers, four USR.C. FACING
TOURNEY-DRAWS of whom were previously in Hong
LARGE ENTRIES IN
ALL EVENTS.
VERY FEW GAMES PLAYED.
|
Kong, will probably make the tip: Chia Hang (Canton), Yeung Yuen-wa (South China), Liang Wai-sang (South China); Lai Yat- san, Chow Shui-kam (South China)
DEFEAT TO-DAY
CHINESE PAPERS
LONG FELT WANT AT LAST REALISED
AGAINST C.R.C. “B Although a. Hong Kong Chinese
TENNIS RESUMES
CAPT. MANNERS DEPARTURE WEAKENS SERVICES
Journalistic Association has been force for several years, the long felt want of an Athletic Association was recently discussed at a meet ing, at which about 20 Chines periodicals were represented.
Kan Yee-lim, Chiu Ping-pui, Fok "A" DIVISION LAWN Ching-hang and Chow Shui-wa. A programme of three Open Pairs
Despite the fact that the draws
Kwok Chan Hang For North Lawn Bowls Championship games were made almost a fortnight ago.
Kwok Chan-hang who is re- features to-day's sports programme, very few matches have babe place turning to Hong Kong on or
The various Chinese newspaperi two of them being postponed ties]
and magazines have "organised from last week which were washed in the Kowloon Cricket Club lawn about June 10, will also swim for X$ he is later going to
football townaments, but at After a full week of postponed meeting it was decided to form out by the rain.
Unlike previous seasons, the Shanghai to study at the Univer AE Coates and J. Landolt, the
is sity of Chinan.
Fixtures on account of rain, the athletic Association to arrange Craigengower pair, meet F. Culler number of entrants this season
"It possible, I will try and ar- and J J. Whyte on the Civil Ser-enormous, particularly in the han-
range for a series of competitions bright sunshine which greeted the both track and field and aquatic vice Green where an interesting dicap events..
The following are the draws in against the Victoria Recreation King's Birthday yesterday is likely The formation of an Associatica game should be witnessed
their correct order for the various Club, the Combined Chinese, the to continue to-day when four “A” is at present very much in the
Good Game Anticipated On the Recreio green, R. Duncan and L A R Duncan, father and son of the Bowling Green Club en- counter H. Overy and F. Goodwin, the FCC pair, for the second time, their original meeting last week being washed out by rain after the sixth bead when the Duncans were leading.
bowls tournaments.
tournaments.
European “Y”, the South China Club Handicap Singles (21 Heads) Bathing Club, the Chinese
Athletic Association, the Chinese Division League Lawn Tennis
and the Hong Kong University. I
tures are down for decision. will also arrange for my team to visit Canton," he said.
First Round.---
J. P. Robinson (4) v G. Fletcher (3) F. Goodwin (scr.) v. G. Lee (7)
A. W. Ramsey (12) v E. Overs (2) N. Bebbington (ser.) v R. S. Capell
contests
but the matter will come up fix-further discussion at another meet
ing called for this evening.
There is nothing very exciting about to-day's ties although the clash between the United Ser F. S. W. Smith (8) v J. W. M. Brownbably be featured, Mr. Tsang said Chinese
Asked what events would pro-vices Recreation Club and the Becreation Club “B”
(ser.)
Probable Events
R. P. Phillips Yards Helay, the 100 Yards Back- stroke and the 200 Yards Breast Stroke would be the main events.
Services Weakened
E. C. Fincher (str.) v F. G. Herridge that the 50, 100, 220, 440 and 880 team is likely to cause an upset.
Yards Free Style events, the 400 Weather permitting, the game] (7). should develop into a fairly close E. Nish (10) ▼
(SCT)
IW, Car (5) ▼ M. N. Rakusen (8) struggle with the green Fielding just enough to give the woods, a F. G. Craig (scr.) ▼ J. Fraser (str.) true 'rua.
H. Gittins (scr.) C.-J. Tacchi (sc) S. J. Houghton (8) S. V. Gittins (12)
Two Postponements At. Taikoo, after two postpone-
I Jack (6) v E. H. P. White (12) G. B. Jones (7) v F. A. Broadbridge Second Round-
ments, A. O. Brawn and E. E. Mang- (12)
han clash with M. J. Medina and J. Cavanagh, which should result in a world's heavyweight championship bout in his-win for the latter pair who have
tory.
been playing well recently.
To-morrow six games will open the Second Round of the Open Singles.
:
J. S. Dizen (7) ▼P. Knight (3) Norton Cup Singles Heap- (21 Heads)
First Round:—
L Jack (6) ▼ H. Gittins (scr.) wb-
Gistins 23-1L
J. Fraser (ser.) beat T. W. Cärr (5)
The following is to-day's and the| 25—22
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The fight is to be staged on a trans-Atlantic liner somewhere in the middle of the ocean. The spectators will be the 1,000 sportsmen with the week's programme: $1,000 and a flair for the bizarre.
TO-DAY
politicians, no An even thousand spectators, no reporters, no taxes, no boxing commission demands, only the champion and Open Pairs-Second Round: the challenger in the ring pitched in the grand ballroom, fighting
it out 1500 miles off short.
A. E. Coates and J. Landolt v F.
M. J. Medina and J. Cavanagh ↑ A, 0. Brawn and B. E. Manghan=-(Tai-
R. Duncan and L. A. B. Duncan (7)
Cullen and J. J. White-(Civil Service)
Absurd? Maybe. But the for the World Series broadcasting Loo)
Alrights, last year, and he was.com- promoter doesn't think so. thousand spectators at a thoupeting with hundreds of thousands. Overy and F. Goodwin (Recreio) sand dollars a ticket insures a of spectators, the press and more million-dollar gate.
ghost writers than there are in heaven.
Halfway Stage Reached
He's signed half of the thousand.
TO-MORROW
·S. Dinnen (7) * J. P. Eobinson
|(4)
F. Goodwin (scr.) y W. J. Geall (8) E. C. Fincher (ser) EL Overy (2) R. P. Phillips (ser.) v P. S. Capell
S. V. Gittīns (12) v F. Knight (7) C. Fletcher (8) F. A. Broadbridge. (12)
M. N. Rakusen (8) v. F. G. Craig
S. J. Houghton (8) v,A. W. Ramary (1.2)
E E P. White (12) ▼ C. J. Tacchi (8).
F. S. W. Smith (8) ▼ FG. Herridge
Open Singles--Second Romadzen | (7) ·
F. J-Jenes v. A. S. Gomes—(Taikoo)||Bye Into Seened Round: GEF Thompson v W. Glendinning FE. Nash (10) G.B. Jones (7).
Doubles Heap-15 Heads
P. E. Knight v J. McKelvien(Bosch
(Four Woods)
The promoter plans to offer the at the price and he's only touched challenger-probably Schmeling (Recreio), the East. He's sure that some flat $100,000. This, counting Lim where between here and the Paci approximately $800,000 for operating Green). fic are that many more gentlemen expenses boat rental enter-WE Way J. E. Henson (Kow- Bye Into Second Round who would pay that sort of money tainment, publicity, and all the rest on Docks).
R. Duncan J. Cavanagh, Bowloon (3) to attend his fantastic performance. Only poor management could pres
Soon, if all goes well, he expects Vent his walking off the boat at the V. Fetherick ↑ A. A. Razack (Çivi S. J. Houghton and H.-J. Bebbing to offer Ancil Hoffman, manager of finish with at least $300,000
Service)
Max Baer, a guarantee of $300,000 | for the champion's serviem.. Mr. Hofman does not like that sum he will be offered a percentage the milhon dollar radio rights and picture rights.
Μοτ The radio should
Scheme Not New
THURSDAY
F. G. Herridge and A. E. Silkstene
First Round:
ton (2) C Fletcher, and A Hyde Lay
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Geail-and E
Carr and J., Fraser, (ner The scheme is not entirely new. Bazario JJ. White- Kowloon W. Smith and J. W. M It was offered to Mr. Joe Jacobs Cc)
when he had the champion of the
AM Punjahn, world is Max Schmeling, but he
(Becrcio)
C. G. Silva" backed down when the promote Docks) refused to
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(Continued on Page 111.
The Services have been weaken.
MCEWAN-YOUNGER DARTS LEAGUE
Champions v. Rest To-night
while 150 Yards Medley relay, ed by the departure for Shanghai The Royal Artillery, Lyeemun diving and long plunge would form of Captain Manners, who, together champions of the McEwan-Younge the exhibition events.
"President's Cup: Scratch Singles (21 Points)
Byes Into Second Round-
E. Gittins v E. C. Fincher GB-Jones y F. G. Craig First Round
a Fest
with Goldman, walked through Darts League, will meet the HKC.C. pairs a fortnight ago. team at the Hong Kong and Sind The selection of their team was gapore Brigade, RA, Mess, Ga not quite certain late last night, Club Hill to-night.
Mr. G. Williams, of Messrs but they should give their Chinese rivals a good run for their money. Dodwell and Company and President of the League, will present the cups With Paul Kong and Ternie to the winners and runners-up Kwok forming the backbone of the the conclusion
side, and with Tsui Yun-pot and The following were the fimál
standings:
F. G. Craig beat F. S. W. Smith 22-3 H. F. Tsui as the second pair, the
T. W. Carr beat P. Phillips 21-
F. Goodwin N. Bebbington
P. Knighty J. W. M. BrowA
J. Fraser v A. E. Silkstone"
W.J. Geall. A Hyde-Lay
L. Jack H. Nish
M. N. Rakusen v G. C. Moss SJ Houghton + J. S. Dinner E. Ker v G. Lee Bres Into Second Round
W. Hyde.
H. Overy 7 C. I. Tacchi
Novices Scratch Singles
(21 Pombs)
Byes Into Second Bound---
̈F. A. Broadbridge y R. S. Capelli First Round
S. V. Gittins v E. EL P. White W. M. Patterson v. 7. S. Dimen
W. J. Goall beat J. P. Robinson 21-20 C. Fletcher G. B. Jones" Byes Into Second FoundC
A. W. Eamsey v S. J. Houghton Vice-President's Cap Scratch Singles (21 Points)
Byer Into Second Bound
RP Phillips v G. B. Jones EL Overy 7 F. Goodwin First Rounde
ittins:76)
Bebl G. Craig (5) † GEJS Di Phillips (2)
V: Gitting and W. Byde (8) Dinen and 3.P. Robinson (3)
Second Rounds Jack and P. Knight' (8)**
Brez Into
Chinese should secure the points.
Champions Should Win
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Matches Games P.WLWLPt 10 8 2:61 29-61 10 6 4 48 42 437
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The champions, the C.R.C. should have no difficulty at all in securing both points at the ex-R.WF. 10 3 7 38 52
China Mail Sports Diary
pense of the Recreio "B," while a fairly even game should result from the meeting of the Kowloon Cricket Club and the Recreio “A” The Hong Kong Cricket Club encounter Craigengower, at home, but I very much doubt whether they will be able to beat the latter, who, despite the loss of several good men, one of whom was Tam Bowls Open Pairs Yoc-fong Finalist in the Colony open Singles two seasons ago, are fairly strongly represented by Y Hachiuma and R. Choa and J. W Leonard and A. Hamson
This Week's
The follo
is to-day's pro- mme with the home team men-
DIVISION:
TO-DAY
AE. Coates and J. S. Landolt
Callen and J. 1 Whyte
M3 Medina
and J. Cavanagh -0.-Brawa and B. El
R Duncan and L.A. E. Dunca
H. Overy and F Goodwin Club de
Coulson Leagõe: stals Loyal-Engines Police. V C. and TP, 0.
Pollen v Prisen Wande