MARTHE CHINA: MAIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1935-
Sporting Pages
U.M. OMAR'S QUARTETTE TRIUMPH IN THIRD BOWLS INTERPORT
Albert Howe, above, the former Colony and Club soccer, centre- forward, who was transferred
north
been
SUCCESSFUL RUGBY
TRIAL HELD
POTENTIAL STRENGTH OF CLUB DISPLAYED
BUTCHER AND BONNAR SHINE (By Referee")
AN indication of the probable strength of the Hong Kong Football Club's rugby fifteen was given yesterday when two teams were seen elected captain of the in action, Whites, representing the Probables,
easily accounting for Colours, who were compris ed of newcomers and of one or two first fifteen
several months ago, has
Shanghai Football Club.
NEW ZEALANDER
TO REMAIN IN
SCOTLAND PAGE TO TAKE UP STAFF COURSE
MAY QUALIFY FOR SCOTTISH CAP
The All Blacks Rugby tourists. will return home at least one man stort. J. R. Page having arranged to stay in England for
course.
a staf
men.
Wilfred Lawrence, above, crowned-another successful season in the. occasion, beating Lionel Roza-Pereira yesterday evening. `-
SHANGHAI RINK ARE
BADLY THRASHED BRADBURY'S INSPIRED DISPLAY AT NO 3
H.A. ALVES RISES TO GREAT HEIGHTS
(By "Skip")
SHANGHAIS seemingly unconquerable bowls team were forced to drink bitter tea yester- day when U. M. Omar's quartette administered a water by winning the Cross Harbour Race for the second consecutive crushing defeat by beating them by 24 shots to 11 to claim the Third Interport game for the Co- lony, and to avenge partially the trouncings that our first two Interport rinks suffered at the hands of the visitors:
LAWRENCE'S
CROWNING
SUCCESS
Butcher, who is one of the many newcomers, played a very fine game af stand-off half and is almost a certainty for the position in the first fifteen. His passing was very neat and he combined very effectively, with both Meeke and Bonnar, the res- HARBOUR RACE WIN pective scrum-halves, who changed over.
Of the two scrum-halves. Bonnar was the better his defence FOR SECOND TIME being splendid throughout. There were several brilliant cut- through featured, and on one occasion he broke clean through to pant over Robertson's head only to misjudge the bounce of the ball
were
Robertson was very safe at full-back and found touch with a good length ball. The Whites" threequarters. comprising Ar- cher. Scott. Powell and Rigg were very effective and featured in several dazzling He is a lieutenant in the New passing bouts, routing the op Zealand Staff Corps
position in the opening-half. Page was at Sandhurst six years Powell. however, was at times. ago, when he turned out for Lon-inclined to hang on to the ball don Scottish, and.. of course "the a little too long, but Edwards He will doubtless do so was very good and was quick Army. again for the Scottish, who have to seize an opportunity to at-
tempt to break through. a liking for New Zealanders.
Rigy Shines
"One Of The Best"
on the
Archer was very fast One of the best they had was G. Aitken, who captained the All wing, but did not see very much the Blacks and subsequently won sev-of the ball while Rigg, on
other touchline, was the most suc eral "caps" for Scotland.
If Page's game has improved cessful of the 'threes
Humphreys, a wing-forward and it most likely has he will also come into the running for a Munro, Peers, who was Scottish cap. He has a Scottish Deane and Walkden qualification, and has already been thosen as a reserve by Scotland.
COCCER
FRIENDLY S
ENCOUNTER
Fusiliers Beat S. China
At Caroline Hill
game
at
team
In a friendly soccer Caroline Hill.yesterday a from the Royal Welch Fusiliers beat a South China team by a penalty goal scored by Evans late in the second-half
hooking. all shone
among the forwards. Walkden and Deane being particularly effec
they tive in the lineouts, where
were seen jumping for the ball at
KING LEVINSKY LOSES
IN WASHINGTON
Former Fish Peddler Fauls Twice
Washington, October 9. King Levinsky, of whom mur derous Joe' Louis made a one- roand punching bag at Chicago Co months ago, tzied again bere tonight, and lost on a decision to Marty Gallagher, of Washington In 10 rounds. The former fish peddler fouled twice-Associated Press,
IN THE SEA ALL DAY LONG
Good Racing Story From New Zealand
New Zealand. A good racing story from New the right-moment, securing posZealand concerns a search by the session and putting the ball at touts for Red Manfred. the Do-
minion's champion horse. their feet.
. MISS V. THIRWELL'S
TRIUMPH
W. Lawrence secured another swimming title yesterday when he Harbour won the Colony Open Race for the second time in suc- cession, beating Lionel Buza- Pereira in one of the most in- |teresting struggles seen for a long
time.
Was
of entries The number small this year as the best Chin-
EXHIBITION SWIM IN
COLONY
Canton, Hong Kong And Malayan Swimmers
It is hoped to stage an exhibi- tron swim in the Colony on the arrival back here of the Canton' and Hong Kong swimmers for the China National Games, while the Malayan contingent, who may de travelling by the saine vessel, arc also likely to participate.
Colony swimming enthusiasts will not easily forget the last visit of the Malayan swimmers in 1929 and the epic duel in the half-mile between Ng Mong-guan," now a veteran, and Lionel Roza- Pereira
ese swimmers are away in Shang- COCHET AND
hai, at the China National Games.
ARAGON FOR
CHINA TOUR
There were only ave lady, en- trants, and the youngest two, Miss Poon Kwai-hing, aged 11. and Miss Kam Fung-wah, aged-9, both finished the course amid rousing FILIPINO WHO ALL
BUT BEAT HIM
cheers.
Distinguished Spectators
The race, which was witnessed by Sir Atholl and Lady Mac- Gregor, was late in starting ow- ing to the non-arrival of the com- petitors" launch, but Captain Thir- well stepped into the breach by placing a Taikon Launch at the Committee's disposal
1
the
Stremous Task
Red Manfred was missing from McGilchrist. wbo was
grounds, and seen the training among the Colours, was not given puzzled touts set out in search of much scope and was too closely him scenting sensational news.
marked by Rigg and Powell to be Eventually they found Red very dangerous, while the rest of Manfred. He was paddling in the the team which were comprised Bea.
[Continued on Page 117 Complete Results
The following is the order, the
swimmers finished.
W. Lawrence (26 mins 36 4-5 secs 2. L. Roza-Pereira (27 mins 1-5 secs) 3. A. A. Roza (28 mins. 49 4-5 secs)
mins. 24 1-3 secs)
4. Pie R. Taylor (Eset. Lanca), (29
5.
Ng Kit-man (29 54 4-5 secs.) Stanley Lee (33 mins. 25 3-5 seck.)
6. C. J. Cooke (30 mins. $4.3,5 seck)
8. Miss V. Thiswell (33 mins. 43 34
secs.)
mostly of newcomers, were given a His trainer is most unorthodox very strenuous task throughout. in his methods, and he was giving 9. Ed. Roza (34 mine 35 seca)"
They very rarely had the ball salt-water treatment for a leg10. L. M. Remedios (35 3-5 secs.)
11. Miss. D. Hunt (36 mm, 04 4-5 from the tight-serums and conse-injury. He had the horse led into secs.)
three the sea in the morning and made ragged and none of the players quarters had their jobs cut out for him stay there all day. took the encounter seriously.
them in attempting to stop their Stable boys. supplied with opposing numbers.
The game on the whole was very
quently their halves
and
The soldiers were well served
novels. took it in turns to sit on in their defence by Tucker, at
On Saturday the Club first fif-his back! line In the forward
first left-half.
teen will be seen in their Bumster shone. but was not able
friendly game of the season, to get past Lam Tak-po.
The Chinese fielded several first against the Combined Army side. team players and their passing while the "A" fifteen will meet a
often brought them to the Fusi- liers goal, but, through uneces- sary dilly-dallying, they failed to
score.
NEAR RELATION WINS CESAREWITCH
Naval side.
“ALL BLACKS” WIN But Only By One Point!
In Scotland
THE CESAREWITCH. Their Majesties At Newmarket
London, To-day. Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday visited Newmar jket from Sandringham and watch- led the Cesarewitch
C. J. Cooke, zbove, the veteran swimmer who again participated in the Cross Harbour Race, finish- ing sixth in a fairly good field.
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CLAIM THAT NEW VENTURE WILL BE SUCCESS
The game was a disappointment, for although the result of the issue was welcome, the spectators would rather have wit- nessed a closer finish. The Shanghai players did not settle down as rapidly on the Kowloon BGC green-where yesterday's match took place as they did in the first two Interports
-in- deed Munro did not succeed in finding his green correctly even at the last head.
Until shortly before the match commenced it was not known which of the reserves would eventually play in F. J. Jones's place. the latter having to resign for health reasons. J. C. Brown was selected at a special meeting of the Committee Tuesday night, but shortly after the news had been communicat- ed to him he informed those responsible that he would rather not fill the breach.'
When the players came out, for the two trial heads H. A.
Alves was amongst them, but INTERPORT he occupied the No. 2 position | and Bradbury came forward to
[No. 3 As the understanding
was that the reserves would fill the place vacated, this was a distinct departure.
Alves On Top
Any doubts that were held con- cerning the advisability of the change, however, were soon dis- pelled for Bradbury played splendidly in his unusual position and Alves quickly settled down in
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LAWN BOWLS DINNER ATK.C.C, Tributes To Glover
And Alves
HONG KONG MADE THEIR EFFORT TOO LATE
The Interport lawn bowls din-
his place, and played a brand of her, which was held in the hall of bowls that was equal to that of the Kowloon CC Club-house last Manila. October 11- Rumour to the effect that Heuri ang other player on the green might, was an excellent climax to Shanghai turned out the same the visit of the Shanghai bowlers- Cochet. famed French tennis star, would take Francisco Arazon, lo four that defeated R. F. Luz's It was attended by about 60 bow- cal professional to China with him quartette by such a large margin lers, representative of every bowl- to play a series of exhibition mat-in the First Interport, although ing club in the Colony, and was ches were confirmed yesterday Munro and Richards exchanged voted a complete success by all. when it was revealed that a con- places, the former playing at No. The hall was gaily hung with tract had been signed between the 2 and the latter filling the No. 3 flags, including all the pennants Hong Kong has won from Shang- two players. It is understood that position
The four were the same in name hai Cochet believes the Cochet-Aragon- matches in China would prove pro-only, ohowever, for the standard-of bowls they demonstrated yester fitable.
When Cochet passed through day was a long way from being in Shanghai on his way to Manils, he the same class as their play a week was not able to play because the yesterday. Chinese athletic officials thought matches amateur-professional were against international rules. The arrangement with Aragon will not violate their scruples and at the same time give them a chance to see how a world champion plays Aragon's Display
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Scores:
Bead:
Aragon was the only local player who was able to extend Cochet 3 4 during his exhibition matches in
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SHANGHAI - J.M.C.Lopes
J. Munro C. Richards C. W. Glover
(skip)
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The following sat at the official table: Hon. Mr. R. A. D. Forest. Colonial Secretary, the President
of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association. Mr. H. Nish, His Hon- our, the Puisne Judge, M., Justica R. E Lindsell, who is the Presid- ent of the Kowloon C-C., Commo- 1dore C. G. Sedgwick; the Shanghai B. W. Bradbury bowls team, Messrs. J. Munro. U. M. Ozar
HONG KONG J. V. Ramsey H. A. Alres
(skip)
(Captain), J. W. Brierley, J. Lopes C. W. Glover, C. Richards and W. 1 Train; Mr. C. J. Tacchi, Vice-Pre- 2sident of the HK.LBA, ME CE Hosking, Hon. Secretary, and Mr. G. E.F Thompson, Hon. Trea Įsurer; Mr. E Abraham. Engr.. Captain RC. Engill and Mr. F. P. 11Franklin
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In their first meeting Aragon won one set from the French ace and was the only player to extend the visitor to four sets. In the 10 second meeting Aragon again gave 12 good account of himself, the
scores being 7-5, 9-7, 6-4, favour of 14 Cochet
Cochet and Aragon will meet 16 17 The result was: Sir Alfred 12. Miss Ip Chui-man (36 mins. 46 2-5 again to-morrow in Bacolod where
Becs.)
they are slated to play the first ex- Near Relation, a 22 to 1 chance, were given a hard match yes Butt's Near Relation, at 22 to 1, 13. J. Sapte (37 mins. 72-5 ) hibition match. On Sunday Gaviz 20 won the Cesarewitch yesterday terday when they just managed first, Princesse de Faucigny-La-16. Miss Poon Kwai-hing (43 mins. 52 will clash with the French ace. 21 from Night Cap, a 25 to 1 chance, to beat a combined Glasgow cinge's "Nightcap Three," at 25 by a head, while threequarters of and Edinburgh fifteen by 9 to 1, second, and Captain Monta-15. a length separated the latter from points to 8, this bring their gue's Hoplite, at 100 to 7. third. Hoplite which came third backed ninth victory in 10 games.
London, To-day. The New Zealand All Blacks
at 100 to 7. There were 29 Two Rugby Union County
starters.
AUSSIE THREE-QUARTER BREAKS RECORD
Dave Brown, the 22-year-old centre. three-quarter, who toured England with the last Australien, Rugby League team, has beaken
Championship games were also! played, Middlesex beating Berk. shire at Windsor by 27 points to 11, while, at Chesterfield. Derbyshire overwhelmed Dur-
British Wireless Service.
SPRINGBOK FOR MIDLAND RUGBY SIDE
ham by 26 points to 5-Reuter EJ Wilhams, the reserve
TEDDY FINCHER IN FINAL
wicketkeeper, will not return to South-Africa with his colleagues as he has obtained an appointment Teddy Fincher the holder, en- with a firm of electrical engineers the record total of 270 points in tered the Final Round of the Kow in the Midlands. He will probably one season-set-up by Daily Mes-loon Cricket Club's senger in 1911. His aggregate is Championship yes
now 301
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beat G. C. Burnett f
3-5 secs.) Miss Kam Fung-wab (44 mina
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The following have been the wis Dex for the past five yeaIES.
JAVAMEN
1930 L. Roza-Pereira 1931 1. Roza-Perziza 1932 L. Rozs-Pereira 1933 L Rozża-Pereira
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1335 W. Lawrence....
LADIES
1930 Miss Yeung San-king" 1931 Miss Doris Hant $1932) Mini" Teung 'San-king
1933 Miss Doria Hunt 1934 Miss Doris Hust
to meet the Gavia brothers in a then Cochet and Aragon will pair
doubles tilt
FULL RECORD TO DATE
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LAST MATCH
TO-DAY
Junior Team Opposes Northerners
The last game in which the Shanghai Interport, bowls teat will play before they leave for After their engagement at Ba
The following are the results of the north to-morrow morning, will colod, Cochet and his party will all the matches in which the probably result in another victory for them as it is unlikely proceed to Cebu where they will Shanghai team have take
part also play several exhibition games, since they arrived in the Colony a that the rink drawn from the Football Club, Electric EC, and
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extend the visitors.
The match will be played on the Football Club green and the local rink is as followsz
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