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CANZONERI AVENGES TWO
FORMER DEFEATS
Johnny Jadick Takes The Count
New York, April 9-Avenging two previous defeats. Tony Can- zoneri, ex-champion of three di- visions, to-night scored a decisive victory over Johnny Jadick, a Philadelphia Ukrainian.
Canzoneri, who formerly held the world's lightweight, feather- weight, and junior welterweight titles, knocked Jadick to the floor twice, once in the eighth round and once in the tenth and dual round. He won the umanimous Canzoneri vote of the judges. weighed in at 136% pounds, while Jadick, who also once heid the junior welterweight crown, tipped the beam at 140%-Unit- ed Press.
SONJA HENIE
WANTS TO HAVE MORE OF LIFE
Retires From All Competitions
DENIES ANY RUMOURS OF ROMANCE
New York, March 15.
Less skating and more time in
Fung King-chroug, above, is the probable centre-forward in the All-China football team at the Berlin Olympic Games.
SAINTS LOSE AT BADMINTON
Eliot Hall Juniors
Secure Points
St. Andrew's "A" team
COM
pleted their fixtures in the Men's
Doubles Badminton League last night, when they were defeated by 18 games to 1 by Recreio seniors
at King's Park
were
After an absence of almost a month, Eliot Hall juniors seen in action at St. John's Cathe dral Hall, where they beat St John's Club by 7 games to 2. Detailed results of the matches were as follows:-
two
At the Cathedral Hall last night.
WRESTLING OFFER TO MAX BAER
"Man Mountain” Dean As His Opponent
1
Los Angeles, April 9. Lou Daro, a Los Angeles sports promoter, announced to-day that he was attempting to sign Max Baer, former world's heavy- weight boxing champion for a mixed boxing and wrestling boas with "Man Mountain” Dean, lead- ing heavyweight wrestling con- tender. Daro was reported to be offering Baer a large purse to take on the match.
Baer was once said to be con- templating the wrestling field as a regular contender, but appar ently changed his mind. Rumours of his "come-back" to the boxing ring have been increasing lately, but the mixed bout proposal was a new development. In previous mixed bouts the boxer has usual- ly been easily mastered by the wrestler-United Press.
K.C.C. TO PLAY THE REST
MATCH
Davla Leonard, above, the St. Joseph's centre-forward, will be seen against the China Olympic *A* team at Caroline Hill 20- MORTOW."
AQUATIC MARKS
FALL AT TOKYO
'VARSITY POOL
REIZO KOIKE IN FINE FORM
ONE WORLD AND SIX JAPANESE SWIMMING MARKS BROKEN
CUNNINGHAM
RUNS A FREAK MILE RACE
TRIUMPH IN TRACK STRATEGY
GENE VENZKE AND JOE MANGAN LOSE COLUMBIA
MILE
-New York, March 15.
In a race that was a travesty on the stop-watch but a triumph in jstrategy, Glenn Cunningham, world record holder, defeated his (two rivals, Gene Venake and Joe Mangan, and won the Columbia Mile. feature event of yesterday's |Knights of Columbus indoor games
in Madison Square Garden.
It was Cunningham's first" vic- tory on the Garden track this sea- son. His time, 4.46.8. testiñes to the remarkable character of the [race.
While at overflowing crowd of
16,000 fans booed, clapped, or jeered, America's three great milers simply jogged round the board track for nearly nine of the eleven laps.
Reversed Strategy Cunningham, completely-revers- ing all his previous strategy, ab- Tokyo, April 11.
solutely.refused to take his cus- One world and six Japanese tomary place in front or make the
evening gowns are among Miss Eliot Hall "B" beat the St. John's TO-DAY'S CRICKET swimming records were establish-slightest attempt to set the pace, ed this afternoon, when Japan's while Mangan and Ventke, run- Sonja Henie's plans for the future, Club by games to 2:-
J. Bennitt and F. H.. Kwok (St
swimmers met at the Tokyo Im- ning first and second, merely loaf- now that she has announced heri
John's) desnite retirement from competi-beat B. Ng and A. E
The cricket season, will be of-perial University pool
ed along waiting for the Kansan The new world record was set to make his move. Phang tive activities on the ice.
21-7ficially brought to a close "to-day
On the ninth lap Glenn spurted, lost to P. E. Tan and W. M
when the Kowloon Cricket Club, by Reizo Koike who swam the 500- Cheung
ppremier League champions, meet metre breast stroke race in 7 min outfought Vezzke for the leading
position, and outran lost to C. H. Soon and S. P.
9-21 the Rest of the League at King's 23.6 sec.
Koike also accounted for a Ja-throughout the last two laps, Roland Koh and Norman Smith (St. Park in a game which should pro- John's)
duce some very good cricket, des-panese record, when he negotiated sprinting across the finishing line 2321pite the "end of the season feel-200 metres breast stroke in 2 min three yards ahead of Venzke and
Interviewed before she left for Hollywood and a possible film con- tract. Sonja prettier than and beautifully dressed, said with la twinkle in her eye.
ever
"First of all I'm going to up until midnight. All my life I've gone to bed at $30 or 9.**
Wait And See
Chan
beat Ng and Phang
star
lost to Tan and Cheung
lost to Soon and Chan
David Kwok and G. John's).
lost to Ng and Phang
lost to Soon and Chan
She would not commit herself
not
19-24
9-21
6-21 ...
Recreio "A" Win
21-2
:
41 sec.
both rivals
four ahead of Mangan.
Strongly Resented
All Within Mark
The tactics of the runners were His teammates, Tetsuo Hamuro, resented strongly by the crowd, the race soon
Was
11-21 lng." Ladd (St. The winners of the Second Di- vision. Indian Recreation Club; have not yet arranged their match) lost to Tan and Cheung .... 16-21 with the Rest, but it is thought Massayau Yamaguchi, and Eiza the slowness of
that this may take place next buro Yanagisawa, followed him in showed that there was not the the 500-metre event, all breaking slightest chance of a new world on the question of romance. Ask- ed about it she simply replied At King's Park last night, Recreio Saturday.
Japanese record record being set. "A" beat St Andrew's "A" DI 8 The teams for to-day's game at the existing
Cunningham's time
the "wait and see."
the K.C.C., commencing at 2 p... Hamuro's time was 7 min, 39 sec., Miss Henie said that she want-games to 1:-
M. A. Oliveira and J. J. Remedios are as follows:-
Yamaguchi was eight-tenths of a slowest he had ever turned in, but, Jed to do exhibition skating.
(Recreio "A")
The Rest Lt. M. K. Branwell, second slower, while Yanagisawa to add to the freakishness of the: to beat M. Weill and A. S. Bliss 21-2
the last quarter of the school figures, in Hollywood, improve her style, adding "I can beat E. F. Fincher and II. Kew 21-RN W. E. Colledge, Lt C. C. Garth swam the distance in 7 min. 45.5 contest,
race, in which Cunningham made waite, A. W. Hayward; A. T. Lee, A. sec. beat S. V. Wong and R. H H. Madar, F. D. Pereira, Capt. D. W. Other marks set during the his bid for victory, was the fastest get still better."
Wong "I think my best number is "The
and J. E. Richardson. Dying Swan," which is based on (Recreio "A Pavlova's dance; but I prefer free beat Weill and Bliss skating. I like spins and jumps."beat Fincher and Kew
Beat Wong and Wong
H. A. Alves and H. |(Recreio “A”) · She reiterated her determina- beat Weill and Bliss tion not to compete again in the lost to Fincher and Kew Olympic Games. "Yothing would beat Wong and Wong
Nicholls being on the injured list. LEAGUE TABLE TO DATE pursuade me to enter the Olympics!
In their last encounter the Club PWL-FA Pts|
Hiroshi Negami covered 400 again," she said.
Eliot Hall "A" 20 19 1128 16 38 won a thrilling match by the odd Mr. and Mrs. Henie sat quietly Recreio "A" 20 19 112825 38 goal in five on the Club ground, metres free style in 4 min. 45 sec. white Sonja talked, and neither St. Andrew's "A" 22 16 6113 84 32 and this afternoon's clash is like-which is a new Japanese record made any dissenting remark when C E. C
Recreio. "B" their daughter announced her in- Eliot Hall “B” tention to stay up until midnight St. John's Mr. Herie. in fact, backed her up Fire Brigade by saying that be thought it was V. R. C.
some fun. Kawloon Tong labout time she had
LA Carvalho and A. M. Siva(Persse; A E. Perry, Lt. Prowse, BN-\meeting included Koike'a brilliant quarter ever recorded in a mile
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MACAO RACE MEETING
Five Events On Programme.
-
S. and S. Home
21-2
K.C.C.-F. Goodwin (Capt.), E C100-metre breast stroke race in race. It was covered in 55.8. 214 Fincher, E. F. Fincher, A. T. Lay.min. 122 sec.: Negami's 300-1
metre free style
in 3 malin.. 31.8 sec.; and Kihi
216Lee, N. A. E. Mackay, S. V. Gittins, W. C. Hung. A. W. Ramsay, H. B A. Barros Neve and W. L. Mackenzie.
21-6
21 16 511748 32
event
Yoshida's mark of 5 min. 23.2 sec. SOUTH CHINA “A” VIRTUALLY - in the 400-metre back stroke.
New Record
18 13 5 90 45 26ly to produce an even more excit for a 25-metre pool,
the Kowloon 16 12 6 30 55 24ing struggle on 21 10 11 83 66 20 ground.
21 8 13 67 101 16: 22 5 17 55 98 10
The Rides, who drew with South
22 3 19 49 104 6 China "A" yesterday evening, en- tertain the strengthened Athletic 22-3 19 20 106
2 team at Sookumpoo, where a keen should take place. The
20 1 19 37 154
WIN SOCCER HONOURS
(Continued from Page 4)
The Rifles commenced very pro-
misingly, but the inability of their
wingers to make full use of their Yasuhiko Kojima also made alopenings was the main cause of he their sharing the points instead of new Japanese record, when covered 200 metres back stroke in winning the game.
- Irwin, 2 min. 32.6 sec.→Domei.
on the right-wing, sent across several brilliant centres, but with the line at his mercy on two occasions he either miskicked,
CIVILIAN SOCCER "DERRY" tussle who have the services of BROUILLARD'S RING or sent the ball behind.
TO-DAY'S CLASSIC
(Continued from Page 4)**
several All-China world Olympic Suen Kam- players, including shun, their best forward, who se
CAREER OVER
To Arm Bones
Missed "Sitter"
Moore was guilty of missing a wonderful opportunity of sending
jed
overeagerness, he completely mis. -
the ball while runnin diagonally towards the Chine goal and with only the goalkeeper
cured the "hat-trick against the Suffering From Injury his team ahead, when, throu China will have the services of United Services Last Thursday several Olympic players, among afternoon. whom are Yeung Shui-yick, Pau
In the two other premier League Ka-ping. Cheuk Shek-kam, and matches, the Fusiliers and East Chua Boon Lay, while the Police Lancs. should beat Stonecutters will probably be at full strength and Lyemun respectively. with Moss back on the left-wing
and Chris Pile at left-back.
The "tit-bit" of this afternoon's.
programme, however, is the Civi-
Kotewall Cup Final
of
Boston, March 15, The ring career of Lou Brouil-to beat!
The soldiers were good in de- lard former welterweight and middle-weight champion the fence and it was a pleasure to see world in American eyes, appears Pickering clear first-time and t to be over.
his head to advantage in several Lou, who only recently announc-dangerous melees. There are four Second Division
to Stevens was actually the pick of lian "Derby" encounter
between games down for decision, the bested his intention to return
France and try to get another the two full-backs, keeping a Kowloon and the Club. The lat-of which is the clash between the match with Marcel Thil, has been very watchful eye on Tso and Tio. the Coyle was the best of the half- ter have been forced to make se-Club and Fusiliers at the Valley found to be suffering from
In addition to the two Olympic same type of arm injury that backs, cleverly Intercepting num- veral changes and the inclusion of
a promising newcomer, exhibition games to-morrow, the forced Jack Delaney
other erous high passes with his head, Fleming,
while he gave Fung very little at inside-left, in support of Bick-Army, the holders, will meet the fighters into retirement.
A bone specialist who examined rope. 1. Areia Prata Hendicap, (3rdford, will be eagerly looked for Navy in the deciding match of
the Kotewall Charity Cup series Brouillard's
diagnosed his The first half failed to produce Section), Six Furlonge-Gold Pickerward to.
Jon-the Sookumpoo greand.
complaint as a callosned condition a score, the Chinese rarely ap- (14), RT. P. (149), Rugby Star
The following is Rover's fore-caused by repeated blows on the proaching within shooting range, (148), Soldier of Italy (151), The
same spot. Brouillard probably while the soldiers bungled several Hero (168), The Rain Gauge (161).
acquired the trouble from blocking openings. blowa with his arms.
The entries and handicaps for the April Meeting of the Macao Jockey Clab to be held on April 26, in Macao, are as follows:-
Nicholls Injured Robertson will be seen at right-i
2. Praia Grande Handicap, Six back, partnered by Syd Strange, cast:- Furlongs-Fidelity (161),
Merry! Jester (140), Paymaster (140), Rugby Star (150), Saten (140). Strathalan (150), The Coot (140).
3. Areia Section),
Prata Handicap, One Mile-Burgomaster (140), Classic Hall (150), Delightful Chance (157), Emergency Call (151), Gold Currency (158). Popular Star (155), Valley View (165).
Fall)
New York To Petition
"
For World Olympic Games
and
RIFLE SHOOT
•
Two Quick Goals: The second half BLW the Chinese pressing for a brief speil, during which Ip Pak-wa scored their only goal from a pass from
and Tam Kong-pak;
The Hong Kong Rifle Associa-Lee Wai-tong. Not long after Irwin New York, April 11-A move portant sport and business inter- tion will hold a spoon shoot on the swung a splendid centre 4 Jockey Club Cup, One, Mile. ment to hold the 1940 Olympic ests to enroll its membership in a Stonecutters Range this after-the Chinese goalmouth for Moore
South China "“A”-Cas Shin-hang Donovan (159), Flybynight (181). Games in New York city in con- movement to bring the games to noon, commencing at 2 p.m. The to head past Chu for the equaliser. Glorious View (151), Great
jesual King's First Stage condi Lee Tin-sang (161). High Speed (168), Mayflower junction with the world's fair has New York.
He was appointed chairman of a tions will be observed, ie, one Leung Wing-chin, Wong Mei-shuz (158), Mersey (161), Miracie (153), been started by the board of go- Pride of Tsingtao (140), Tiny Star vernors of the Downtown Athletic committee to enlist national in-sighting shot and seven to count and Lee Kwok-wai; Tao Kwai-shing. at 200, 500 and 600 yards. A Tio Hian-guan, Fang King-cheong, Club, prominent sporting organi-terest in the proposal.
The games may be held in Japan special launch will leaves Queen's Lee Wai-tong and Ip Pak-wa
Rifes:-Connor; Prata, (1st Section), One sation. 5. Arein
Estover Mile-Boxing Eve (159),
G. Gilson Terriberry, at a four years hence, with Italy and Pier at 1.10 p.m., calling at Kow: Stevens: McGonigal, Cogie and Bal- (161), Lemberg (158), Mike (140), Night View (155), Plain View (159) special meeting of the board, said Finland also in the field-United loon, Shariahulpo, etc., en route to lard; Irwin, Doherty, Moore, Fergu- Glad Eyes (161).
the club had been asked by im-Press.
(163).
Stonecutters..
son and Hartigaz.
Pickering and
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