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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1936
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FIRST
DIVISION
PADGHAM'S FINE GOLF VICTORY
HENRY COTTON BEATEN BY ONE STROKE
ARTHUR LACEY'S COLLAPSE
(By George Greenwood)
London, April 25.
ALFRED PADGHAM, in a dramatic duel with Henry Cotton, won the "Silver King" £1,000 tournament at Moor Park, Rickmansworth, yes- terday. There was one stroke between them, His four rounds Padgham's total being 280.
were 74, 68, 66 and 72.
Equally dramatic was the collapse of Arthur Lacey, who held a lead of six strokes with two rounds to play. He could do no Within better than tie with Ernest Whitcombe for fifth place.
the space of a few days Padgham has won $700 in prize money. Beginning the day 9 strokes behind Lacey, Padgham caught him at the end of the third round by means of a brilliant. 66. With a score of 68 Cation moved up from a humble position to third place. With the last round to play he was three shots behind Padgham and Lacey.
WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNEY
Only One American In Last Eight
DRAW FOR QUARTER-FINALS AT SOUTHPORT
With the complete breakdown
¡of Lacey, who, going from bad to worse, took as many as 41 for the first half of the last! round. the affair resolved itself into a struggle between Pady- hurn and Cotton.
it was a desperate business.! Grim and determined, Cotton' quickly wiped out the arrears of three shots, and for the last mine!
LEAGUE
SOCCER
Delphinium, above, had been running right up in front with the best horses in the spring race meetings in the East and was the hope of the Brookmeade stables to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, but Bold Venture proved too good.
IMPORTANT MEETING
FOOTBALL COMING
MOST JUNIOR CLUBS QUITE SATISFIED
(By." Referee")
CLUBS UNDER
REVIEW
Final Result Not Quite Unexpected.
MILITARY TEAMS'
FAILURE
HOW CHANGES AFFECTED
T
RESULTS
RECREIO'S GLOOMY FUTURE
(By "Referee")
N. Beltran, above, is seriously contemplating giving the soccer season a miss next year owing to the terrific strain imposed upon him during the past season.
THE Hong Kong Football Association's League soccer programme is now happily concluded and the time has arrived for reflection on the various aspects of the season, particularly with regard to the various changes in the teams. The outstanding feature of the League was the very close struggle for supremacy in the First Divi- sion, South China "A" just managing to scrape through with the help of their "B" team, while the athletic, after several very inconsistent dis- MATCHES plays in the first half of the season, surprised! their most optimistic supporters by securing the runners-up berth.
TO-DAY'S LAWN BOWLS
TEN OPEN PAIRS
IF WEATHER BREAKS!
Ten matches in the Colony Open The three most disappointing teams were the Club, who, following an excellent start. fell away in an amazing manner. Pairs Lawn Bowls Championship and while the Police performed likewise, failing at cruicial moments.jare down for decision this after- The Fusiliers, who were expected to offer a serious challenge as noon, weather permitting. the successors to the South Wales Borderers, did little to justify the best should be that between the Omar brothers and E. J. Ed- The return of Lee Wai-tong, China's soccer idol, to Southwards and E. E Maughan on the ITH barely a fortnight left for all proposed alterations to their title as the leading military side in the Colony. W the rules of the Hong Kong Football Association and other
now busy China, “A” undoubtedly had much to do with their success, his Electric Green at Ming Yuen.
The following is to-day's pro- les he and Padgham ran a neck competitions controlled by it, Club secretaries are
gathering together such points that have arisen during the year leadership proving invaluable, although thousands of his sup-
porters were often disappointed at his inability to find the net.gramme:-
F. Cheesman and J. G. Gill ▾ W. land neck race.
Each took a 5 at the 11th, to be brought up at the next Council meeting on May 25.
Wong Mei-shun's Walker and H. H. Rose (K.D. While it is anticipated that a number of alterations may be However, in the games in which Lee shone he clearly demons-
R.C.). London, To-day. where Cotton's drive was stymied! Miss Marion Miley (Texas) is by a tree. He played a fine shot made in the League, Shield and other competitions, it is very trated that he is China's finest footballer.
The present rules were drawn up more or less their hopes of retaining the championship, and he displayed the only American among the last over the tree, though it was im-doubtful whether any changes will be proposed in the rules of return to the pivotal position in the "A" team also bolstered up eight in the British Women's Golf possible to reach the green. With the Association.
Lau Mau, who together with Championship at Southport, the a glorious 2 at the 12th, where he in their present form two seasons ago and have stood the test flashes of that brilliant form he revealed during the 1932-3 season. remaining seven having fallen by was within a few inches of holing well They were first formulated by Mr. J. Ralston, whose ex- Cotton at last got perience of local football conditions dated back to 1914, the year the wayside, and even Miss Miley his tee shot.
the present Association was reformed.
the was taken to the nineteenth in the his, nose in front.
It is doubtful whether Third Round by Miss Elsie Corlett! But he proceeded immediately (Lancashire), who eliminated the to throw away this advantage by junior clubs will seek any form American hope, Miss Patty Berg, taking a 5 at each of the next two of direct representation on the NO DIRECT KICKING
(Surrey),
V
were as follows:-
Gourlay
-Reuter
of
mem- the
New
TO TOUCH
formidable full-back partner- Lee Tin-sang formed the most ship seen in the Colony for some time. was dropped in favour of Tam Kong-pak. whose head-. in many a "derby" clash.' Lau work has saved the champions
Hing-choi was the only
new-
SECOND DIVISION SOCCER REVIEW TO-MORROW
The Second Division of the Hong Kong Football League will be reviewed by "Referee" in to- morrow's editions of the China Mail.
U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS
Tigers Again Beat Senators
LINDSTROM WANTS TO BE ON RETIRED LIST
New York, To-day. The following were the results of the League baseball matches played yesterday.
Chicago Boston
their intermediate
National League
5 13 6 15
RK E 0
1
S. Bright and J. E. Henson v W.
W. E. Hollands and P. Marks v L (C) E Souza and E. F. da Luz (H
F.C.).
Goal and R. P. Philips (Recreio)..
0.
H. Nish and T. Robson D. H Fan and H. E. Abbas (Talkoo).
J. W. Leonard and W. Ward v R
Read and G. Sherif (K.C.C.).
R V. Atienza and J. Delgado v Basa and C. J. Tacchi (F.R.C.).
J. Noronha and F. I. M. da Silva C. Dowman and F., Channing (K.B. G.C.).
H. F. Stoneham and M. J. Hender son v T. Grimes and W. Weir (LRC.). E. J. Edwards and B. E. Maughan
Omar v A. M.
and U. M. Omar (H.E.C.).
F. E. E. Booker and R. Ellis v J. Crem and 3. S. Riddell (CS.CC.).
ALL MATCHES WASHED OUT
Rain Interferes With Bowls
holes. He was now a stroke be-Council next season, and from: in the Second Round by 1 up.
by inquiries made the majority will The last eight, in order of the hind, but he levelled matters draw, are given below, and it is putting his approach shot at the not vote for any alteration in the present composition of the
Zealand Change interesting to note that none of 15th close to the hole for a 3.
As it turned out the crucial Football Council, as they are
Rugby Rule them have previously won the
hole was the long 16th, played in satisfied that under the pre- rules their interests are title:-
stiff breeze. Cot-sent Miss Kathleen Garnham (Essex) the teeth of a
SCRUMMAGE GIVEN FOR Mrs. Rhodes (Yorshire): Miss Pamela ton hit a magnificent brassie shot,į well looked after.
the It is as well to note that all
INFRINGEMENT Barton (Surrey) Miss Doris Wil-which hopped a bunker" on kins (Essex): Miss Bridget Newell right and finished within a couple Senior Clubs competing in the
Marion Miles of yards of the edge of the green. premier division have a (Derbyshire) v Miss
Wellington (NZ). April 23. ber on the Council, while Jean Hamilton (America): Miss
Fatal Mistake (Surrey) Miss Molly
Army teams competing in the In spite of strong opposition, After long and careful study he Second and Third Divisions are the New Zealand Rugby Union, at
The following games were post- THIRD ROUND RESULTS played a good chip, but scarcely represented by the Hon. Secretheir annual meeting to-day, de comer to
on account of rain: Cin- The results in the Third Round arm enough. Six feet short tary of the HK. Area Sports'
appearance, Leung Wing-chiu einnatti v Brooklyn; Pittsburgh the pin, be missed the putt and Board. The Air Force, who are cided by 54 votes to 23 that the line, but he very rarely made an poned
being preferred.
New York; St. Louis. v Phil- Miss Kathleen Garcham beat took 5. That was fatal. He firish-associated with the Navy are rule forbidding direct kicking to
jadelphia. Miss Blake (Ireland) 7 and 5: ed in 4, 2. for a round of 70 and represented by the Hon. Secretouch between the "25" lines
Club
Wonderful Recovery ja total of 281.
should come into force this sea- tary, Naval Recreation
With the inclusion of Lee Wai- Playing behind, Padgham need-while the Junior Civilian teams Miss Pamela Barton beat Mrs.ed par figures-4, 4, 4, 3-for the elect their representative at the son
tong at inside-left, there was only fielder of Brooklyn Dodgers, has duled to Glutting (America) 3 and 2: last four holes in order to win annual meeting.
The rule provides that if the one change made in the attack, asked to be placed on the volun- Miss Doris Wilkins beat Mrs.
All three representatives of ball is kicked direct to touch, ex- the inclusion of Chenk Shek-kam, tarily retired list, saying that he postponed on account of the in- Temple Dobell (the champion in
at inside; help his club any more. 1912 and the last surviving holder was not at all difficult, but a 4 Junior teams are members of
at the sixteenth was quite a dif-the League Management Com-cept from the defending "25" undoubtedly the most improved feels he is finished and
the right, while Tay Quee-liang, mittee and other committees, larea, it shall be taken back to the Player of the year,
I Boston Miss Bridget Newell beat Mrs.
At this vital hole. Padgham so that all matters brought up place from which it was kicked, Malayan-Chinese, succeeded the left-wing.
The Chicago Newton 3 and 2;
for a scrummage. The object is to Pak-wa on Miss Marion Miley beat Miss slightly cut his brassie shot, the come to their notice.
provide more open play and to latter change was most noticeable
Washington prevent players from making throughout the season.
Ip Pak-wa was very ill at one Detroit ground by long kicks into touch period, but he recovered sufficient is to secure inclusion in the Berlin World Olympic team!
Mrs. Rhodes (Yorkshire) beat Mrs. Crews at the 20th:
in the tournament) 4 and 3;
Elsie Corlett, at the 19th;
Miss Jean Hamilton beat Miss Lamb (Scotland) 3 and 2;
Miss Molly Gourlay beat Miss Phyllis Wade 3 and 2.
J SECOND ROUND RESULTS
The following were the results!
of the Second Round:
by a shot. A 4 at the fifteenth
ferent matter.
ball lying at the foot of a gentle Bag. slope, 25 yards from the Playing a bold chip, he overran five feet, but without the hole the slightest hesitation, holed the putt.
The danger was virtually past. for he had now only to get a 4
Miss Kathleen Garnham beat at the seventeenth and a 3 at the
Mrs. Greenlees, 3 and 2.
Mrs. Crews
(America)
beat
Miss Nancy Forrest, 3 and 2 Miss Pam Barton beat Miss Jessie Firth 5 and 4.
last for victory.
Just Missed A Z Padgham made no mistake; in- deed, his putt at the eighteenthi Miss Elsie Corlett, Lancashire missed the hole by the fraction of County champion, beat Miss Patty an inch. It was a thrilling finish, and Padgham's triumph was loud- Berg (America) one up.
TENNIS C.R.C.
LOSS
Tsui Yan-pui For Swatow
A line-out or scrum at the place the ball
goes into
touch is taken as before if the ball hits the ground before crossing the touch-line.
Delegates from Wellington and opposed the Otago strongly change, and Otago went so far as to say that they would adhere to the English rule despite the deci-
BRITISH RUGBY TEAM TO TOUR S. AFRICA
Sapng1990),
Tsui Yan-pui, who, in partner-ision Mrs. Glutting beat Miss Doro-ly cheered. There is a good deal ship with his elder brother Teal of sympathy for Cotton, who put wai-pui, won the lawn tennis thy Pearson at the 21st
Hamilton (Scotland up a magnificent fight after a doubles championship of the Co- Miss Jean
lony at the recent Hong Kong beat Mrs. Cheney, (America) one wholly bad first round.
He is the richer by £100 by not Cricket Club tournament, will be up.
retiring from the tournament as leaving the Colony to take; up a The thought seriously of doing, business appointment in Swatow Cape Town, April-2344 The
B. Burton jumped into third some time in July.
South African Ragby Board has {place, while A Perry, the Open This will mean that the Chinese received a letter from Mr. Harry champion, with a dashing last Recreation Club League bennis Thrift, acting hon. secretary of round of 68, was fourth?
Miss Bridget Newell beat Miss Diana Fishwick, 2 up.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - COUNCIL MEETING.
The next meeting of the Coun-
cil of the Hong Kong Football Sports Club Association will be held in the 'Monday.
st 5.30 p.m.
OF
Freddie Lindstrom, veteran out-
cannot
American League
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The opening of the Colony Lawn Bowls Championships, which was to have taken place yesterday when eleven matches were sche- be decided, had to be
clement weather.
All the matches fixed for yes- terday, with one exception, will
now be played on Tuesday, 26th inst, these fixtures to be carried out on the greens originally fixed. Competitors as well as green Tan- gers are asked to note the alter- 0 8
stion of dates. No intimation will be sent by the Hon. Secre- tary of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association.
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for
Philadelphia St. Louis, With the exception of one
One of the matches down New York two lapses, South China "A" can
Rolfe and Lou Gehrig homered yesterday was previously postpon- be said to have maintained their reputation as champions of the
4 - 7 sed until next Wednesday. This is Cleveland
the game fired for the Hong Kong Colony,
Sullivan hit a home run.
Football Club's green where J. F. -Reuter
Lanny and J. K. Sloan will play K. C. Hamilton and J. G. Meyer.
If to-day's matches cannot be played they will likewise be put back one week and re-arranged for Wednesday, May 27.
(Continued on Page 7)
CLASSIFICATION OF PONIES | HL.K. ELECTRIC BOWLS RINKS
The Hong Kong Jockey Club az- nounce the following alterations and additions to classification lists, dated, March 17:-
Australian Ponies Honey, to "B" Class. Perfect Day, to "B" Class.
China Ponies Ythan to "C" Class.
To "D" Class: Tyne, Wade- "A" team will be considerably, the four British Rugby Uniona. bridge, Young Chap.
Class: Gold Eagle weakened, though it is understood formally accepting an invitation To " next that Tsui will be playing for them to send a touring team to South Langhing Buddha, Limelight, Pot
latch, R.T.P. up till the time of his departure. Africa in 1928.
FOR NEXT SATURDAY-
The following will represent the Hong Kong Electric Becres-
SOUTH AFRICA
tion Club in the Second Division R. J. WILLIAMS RETURNS TO of the Lawn Bowls League next Saturday against Club de Re- creio at Ming Yuen;--
J. H. Barron, T. P. Saunderson, J. Sloan and S. Deacon (skip).
M
2.
R. J. Williams, reserve wicket- keeper in the South African tour-
V. Sucby, I. L King. G. T. Pad-jing side in England last summer, gett and A. F. Pan! (skip).
is returning to Durban frame- of the sudden W. Orchard, G. G. Thompson. W-diately because Stoker and W. EL B. Muskett (skip).death of his father. Williams had Reserves-C, E. Gabagan and F. Ftaken an appointment in England. Duckworth.