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Despite War, No New Drug-Addicts
London, June 16.
Despite years of severe air attack, coupled with stringent rationing of food and drink, the Bri- tish people did not turn to opium smoking and the use of narcotics as a means of forgetting their worries.
HONG KONG, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1946.
SPORTS.
Decadence' Of British Sport
(By Vernon Morgan)
THE PLACE TO KAT
IS
Jimmy's Kitchen
SECTION
JUSA WINS
Experts Comment On WIGHTMAN CUP
The Test Team
London, June 15.
The "Evening Standard" cricket reporter, com- menting on the England team, says: "Evident- ly the selectors have been looking for a side able to beat India and have been leaving the Australian problem to look after itself for the time being.
The latest official Gov- British sportsmen against ri-NEW WALKING
London, June 16. Much is being written in the British presa about the "deca- dence" of British sport and the performances by
notably boxing and athletics. of sport, There appears to be a real an- xiety as to what will happen when they are staged in Lon- to Britain in the Olympic Games don in 1048.
This is one of the main points¦. The dope rings which__flour- which Major W. S. Coles, Bri- | Ished after World War I have taln's representative on the been completely disintegrated United States Narcotics Com-under the hammer-blows of the mission, will make when he police, whose anti-vice squada takes his sent at the inaugural | were particularly active in the Statek 1920s. meeting in the United next mouth.
ernment report ол marcotics, vals Two other points outlined by relating to 1944, shows that of Major Coles, in an excluslye in Britain's 50,000,000 inhabitants terview with Reuter, were that enty 559 are known to be drug Britain is one of the countries | addicts. This figure comparca leust troubled with dope nddiets,, with 620 in 1937 and 616 in Known drug peddlars and drug- 1936. The nuraber of people takers-in Britain are decreasing. | proceeded against by the police he said.
for rug offences during 1944
"We have wiped out the opiom | was 294, dens which wore such a blot on pre-war London's poor rlas East End, and Society's play- ground in the West End,
"We have not completely era- dicated apinni smoking because who has the Chinese seunan time on his hands and knows wheye to get hold of a pipe and dope will always a supply of soeke it in a quiet corner.
"Nor have we succeeded in
Chine stopping Indian and seamen from smuggling raw or prepared opium rolls into the country but we are keeping a strict watch on every port and seizing small consignments of they are able to opium before rench the Indian market to cause harm," he added,
RADIO
in ali forma
RECORD
London, June 15, "The world's non-stop walk-
for 24 ing record
hours was beaten at the White City track today when P. W. Reading of Polytechnic Harriers covered 129 miles 749 yards,
"I am sorry that Martin has not found a place as fast bow ler. He would have been worth
London, June 15 The United States won the Wightman..Cup as expected, taking all four matches today at Wim- bledon to win by seven matches to zero..
4
more do.
Britain failed to win a set and on an aggregate of games the United States totalled 86 to Bri- tain's 40. In fact only one set necessitated America going bo- yond six games for a victory. That was in the opening angles today when Joan Curry fought valiant- ly against Louise Brough before a trial as he is about the quick-losing the first set 6-8,
Brough was always est in England today. Doubt- Jess Gibba batting told in fa- minant in courtcraft and deserved vour of him as his reputation applause for holding on so len. her success though Curry earned as a stumper does not stand so
her seemingly Inexhaustible re- high an Griffith.
"One can heartily endorse thetrieving being her main forte. Demanda are being made that
selection of Hardstaff and Bed-early in the afternoon and watch- The Duchess of Kent arrived it is time Britain decided to
ser and Ikin, all of whom have of the play but after Brough hayl "win well" instead of "losing
thoroughly earned their places. beaten Curry to make the Ameri gracefully" and that between Not An Offence
The team is strong in batting, cans lead four to zero with three now and the forthcoming Olym- The previous record was 127 much good bowling and hardly to play she was able to present in Britain it is not an offence pia a real attempt should be miles 524 yarda by Tommy a weak spot in the field."
the cup. to be a drug addict, the offence made to groom Britain's best Payne, in 1909.
The net was
Jowered is committed only when the per- athletes for a victory, to get
Harold Whitlock, the Metro Wellings, writing in the "Even- Duchess walked to the court, ac- son is in unauthorised posses-them the best possible profes-politan walking champion had ing News" says that Gibbs gets wood, President of the L
|companied by Viscount Temple- sional instruction, without started on the ion of drugs,
long track on his place because Griffith play Tennis Association. Arrayed against the Indian which they will be unable to Friday evening but in the early ed before an injured left hand
foreign chal-hours of this morning he was
The cup was presented to Mrs. and Chinese seamen who try to withstand the
was fully
recovered and was Wightman, America's non-playing amuggle raw or prepared opium lenges.
forced to give up after covering somewhat below his real form. captain and the trophy donour In the past, the British Gov- 62% miles. Twenty-five walk- into Britain are the entire Cus
"The chief surprise is the in- then introduced the teams to the to authorities, the provincial ernment have had nothing toers started but only four finish-clusion of O.G. Smailes, who is Duchess, who shook hands with police and specialist detectives do with the Olympic Games ed. L. Barrett of Enfield Club now advancing in years and is each player.
The bill has been was second with 119 miles 743 very slow in the field. Presum--
Today's results were, with Unit- of Scotland Yard and the Home movement. Onice Drug Section under Ma-met by public subscription and yards with N. Smith of Yorkably the selectors wished to in- Brough, beat Joan Curry 8-6, 6-3. ed States names first, Louise jor Soles. The favourite me- various sporting associations, Harriera third at 118 miles 743 clude an offbreak bowler. Margaret Osborne beat. Mrs. Bos- thod of trying to smuggle drugs A letter to "The Times"
this yards.
agreo with them on that point tock 6-1, 6-4. Pauline Betz beat into the country is to concent week says: "It occurs to me
would rather have gone Mrs. Menzies 6-4, 6-4, and, Brough them in the loose folds of cloth ing or in seamen's bundles. The penalty varies but 30 days' im- prisonment for trying to bring
Marathon
but
The former Oxford blue, E.M.
aa tho
that the time is opportude to Ninety-nine competitors set outside the trial players and In- and Osborne beat Mrs, Bostick inquire whether the Government out from Windsor Castle today cluded the Hampshire amateur, and Mrs. W. C. J. Halford 6-2, are apensoring the Olympic on a run to London, a distance C. H. Knitt. "Knott did the fin-6-1.-Reuter, games or not? Whether the of 20% miles in a historic mar-est slow medium bowling I have five ounces into Britain Is not respective porting organist athon race which the Polytech. seen for a long time against ing Better Make It
tions are going to be left withnic Harriers promoted regularly Indians at Suthampton, taking the "privilege"
of footing the before the war and which is ten wickets.
Uncommon.
since 1939.
Water Polo?
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1946, The drug-taking craze which STUDIO LIKE WHAT I swept Britain during and after bill as in the past, with the in-being revived for the first time "Martin's chance will come LIKE" BY PRANK MILES. the First World War was high- evitable result?"
later when he may hope for ZBW Hong Kong broadcasting lighted by the death of beauti- The writer, Cecil Cook says: His Majesty the King, wear-drier pitches. Bedser and Ikin
London, Jund 15. on a frequency of 845 Kilocycles fut 22-years old Billie Carleton, "I feel sure it would not be the ink a grey suit, talked to most have a well earned break by Ruin again delayed the start and from 12.00 to 1.30 p.m., 6.30 the darling of the London stage, desire of the average Britisher of the competitors before the gaining their positions, Bedser of county cricket matches in to 7.30 p.m., 8.00 to 8.15 p.m., and who died in November, 1918, to lag behind the other nations tart, anying he was gind for the most hostile fast medium different parts of the country 9.15 to 11.00 p.m., also on 9.62
frum
an overdose of cocaine. not only in the respect of the their sakes Megacycles.
that the weather bowler in the country-a coming today. As a result of the probing of hospitality afforded to overseas
Ikin, a left- was not too hot-rain in most Maurice Take. B.K.T. 1230m-Haily Programme Summnts, the Coroner into Billie's death, visitors but in financial assist-districts of the country upset arm bat and a right-arm leg- a legislation was introduced in-ance with the training of sporting events-then punctual spin bowler, proved his temper- to Parliament which tightened own champions so that they the laws on the use of drugs in may have a fair chance to show
ament for big cricket at Lords that on equal terms we can hold
this week." our own in amateur sport with
12,32.m.-Camani Club Orchestra and
The Andrews Sisters,
1,00 pm,
News, Announcements and Weather Forvenal,
1.10 p.m.-Light Opern Kelvetios,
1. Musie Time"--ENSA ̧ 2,4 -Close Town,
6,30 p.m.-Tunes of Not So Long Ako, 6,50 11,m,roun the Sheer Bergen." 7.10, der Loon & His Orche(TA
Like 193nt 7.30 p.m.kudi
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COMMERCIAL NOTES
New York. June 16.
9,15 p; m—Puu? Bobeau (nan) and
The Bonton Promenade Orchestra,
Piny For 9.40 p.m.-"We Wlison
Lench Piano 14-Associated Press. And Quentin M. Maclean (Orgrant 19,00 p.m.-Loudon Relay-News, 1,06 1.m.-Violin Interlude, 10.15 v.m.-Vaughn Willame-Secord
ta Munic,
14.30 .m.-Dance Music, 11.00 p.m.-Close Down.
ment
all comers.
they it."
at the starting time the King gave the signal and off went the runnera.
It was a contest among home; talent as no foreign competitors The winner entered this year.
II. Oliver of Reading Athletic Club, who covered the course in two hours 38 minutes
was
12 seconds. Reuter,
HONEYMOON WINS
No play was possible at Trent Bridge where the Indian tourists. are to meet Nottinghamshire in their last game before the first Tent Match next Saturday.
Rain converted the famous Gibb A Surprise old ground into a lake.
Among other games due to The Cricket Correspondent of start today, play between Lan-
considers cashire the "Evening Star"
and Surrey at Man- bespectacled chester was abandoned for the the choice of the Yorkshire all-rounder Gibb anday owing to the weather.---- the surprise of the team. Reuter,
"The selection of Gibb, Smal-
FRENCH DERBY.
les, and Ikin shows that the sel- ections have gone all out to strengthen the batting and cli- j............
Paris, June. 15. minate the possibility of a long Fifteen horses will be in
"The present government would gain the respect of all sportsmen if they were to an nounce now the launching of a National Olympic fund for this The stockholders of the Flor-object and to give the country sheim Shoe Company have approv- a lead as to the extent to which ca 2 for 1 split of Class A and
are prepared to sponsor Class B enmnign stock. The new shares will be distributed around!
"I give this letter almost fully
Inglewood, Cal., June 10, You-June 19 to holders of record June because I think the writer puts Honeymoon, won the $25,000 mile tail. "The batting looks strong, the field tomorrow for the mile-
The crack three-year-old filly, neatly what so many sports-nd one/10th race at the Golden the bowling competent and the and-a-half Trix du Jockey Club me in Britain are feeling to Stat: Breeder's Handicap at Holly-team as a whole capable of forc--the French Derby-for three- day, namely that while we do wool Park today in 1 minute ing decision in three days." year-old colts and fillies fonled not want "nationalisation" of 43.1/5 seconds. Double FF; an
The MCC today announced and bred in France which will sport, it would be a wonderful ether filly was second, while War that seating accommodation for
the winner 1,500,000. thing for British sport and for Allies were third. The win was the first test would be 10,000 Britain herself if the govern worth $20,550 to owner Louis B. with room for a further 2,500 This great classic, preceding ment could, from the financial Mayer, and brought Honeymoon's standing. Spectators have been the Grand Prix de Paris by a point of view, ensure its success. total earnings in one and a half told to bring their own food fortnight, has been transferred years of racing, to $121,470 owing to the present catering to the Longchamps race-track Prospects
Asngeinted Press.
difficulties.-Reuter.
at the gates of Paris pending the repair of the damaged Chantilly grounds.
*
New York, June 16.
snags
are
14
U.S. Baseball
bring
francs.
The hot favourite, for this race will be Paul Boyriven's
Router.
New York, June 16. Majer Baseball League stand-popular "Prince Chevalier
read:
National League
Won Lost Petge.
82
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20
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22
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KENT LAWN TENNIS
London, June 16.
Geoff Brown, Australia's num-
54% ber four ranked player, won the 632 Kent Lawn Tennis Champion- 460 ship, beating the Dutch chara- plon and Davis cupηor, A. C. Zwol, 6-1, 6-4.
447
.413
404
American League
.590
Brown's speed, ambidextrous play and thunderbolt service took him to five love in the open- 774 ing set and though Zwol played better particularly with over- 556 head shots in the second sot. 528 there never was any danger of 43 him beating the Australian.
Reuter.
New York, June 16. Paper production in the United States climbed sharply in The week ended June 8 to 104 per cent, of mill capacity compared with Programmes marked ENSA aro 90.3 per cent. the previous week recorded specially for Services and 92.8 year ago, the American Entertainment by the Department f Pulp and Paper Association re- of National Service Entertain-{ poried.—Associated Press.
Radio SEAC
The Labour government would Radio SEAC, Ceylon, the Sex- The Consolidated Vultee Air-be doing themselves some real vices station, broadcasting on a craft Corporation reported good if they heeded this advice.
What are organisations in Britain. The mn- frequency of 15120 Ke/s (19.8 Vised net income of $6,700,000, I am sure of that. metres) from 0600 to 1715; 6075 cqual to $4.72 u common share for the prospects of their doing so? for point at issue seems to be to Kics (49.38 metres) from 4600 to the fiscal year ended last Nov. 1). They may be pretty remote but events be available. To allow it whom shall television of their and from 1746 to 2230, and Unfilled orders on April 30, 1946, one should not, I think, over-purely for those with sets to seeings 1000 3305 Kes (88.36
metres from totalled $204,910,000 exclusive lock the fact that the Minister the sports In their own homes 1630 to 2230.
Toducts unrelated to aviation,.---
of State, Mr. Philip Noel-Baker, one thing but to allow it in cine- Items marked 睁 are produced Associated Press,
the former Olympic runner, is mas and other theatres so thas it by Overseas Recorded Broad-
Madras, June 16. one of the most ardent support can be commercially sold is quite
another.
Brooklyn casting Service, and items marked *London Transcription Service. Mr. A. F. W. Dixon, the Com-ers of Olympic Games movement
MONDAY, JUNE 17th.-0600 missioner of Civil Supplies in. and if anyone can persuade the If they allow the one how can St. Louis Music On The Air: 0630 The Madras said today that the goy-government to take a financial they not allow the other? Bus the Chiengo News and Home News (BBC): ernment of India has informed the interest in the Games he is the whole situation is jammed with Cincinnati
of which the sports officia's Boston 0645 Morning Star; 0700 SEAC Madras government that there is man to do it. For many years and promoters as well as the BBC Pittsburgh Hit Parade: 0730 Light Orches an early prospect of the imports the British government has
well aware
New York Опо
can only tral Concert:
The lion of a considerable quantity of numbered among its ranks many commend caution of the sporting Philadelphia News, and 'From 0800
Today's Papers puddy from Indonesia inte Ma-keen Olympic contestants and if bodies at this stage. What they
Andras. The first consignment Programme (BBC); 0810
of ever the British government is must particularly safeguard ta nouncements: 9816 SEAC Show" about 30.000 tons is expected to give its support now is the that cash returns from television 0845 Kay On The Keys**: 0900 rive some time in July-Reuter, time.
Boston shali go to the right people so that Broadcasts, Forces Educational
New York the Detroit A tug-of-war between British the money does not go into 0920 Musical Interlude; 0930 The
Washington, June 16.
sports officials and sports pro- pocket of one or two promoters. Washington News, and Home News (BBC); The Treasury Department an-
back into the particular sport St. Louis bat moters on the one hand and the 0040 Programme Announcements;
nnounced today it will reduce the BBC on the other over televi concerned, and to the actual ver- Cleveland 0045
Voya
and A Girl 100 national debt another $2,000.- ston-which I felt certain wAR
formers
that sport. in
Chicago Bright and Shining (BBC); 100 900,000 by redeeming maturing
comb about directly between the sports officials
I can see one big battle ensuing
Philadelphia 1101 Voices In Harmony:
with 111 securities
casli.
This television got going-has al promotors as I can between these Associated Press. Personal Call: 1146 Rhythm In brings the total accomplished ready begun. The Amateur two bodies and the BBC, especial- The Sun: 1200 News Headlines; and projected dicht retirement Athletic Association
H.K. BASEBALL has ally where boxing is concerned. The 1201 Yours For The Asking; 1300 since March 1 to approximately ready withdrawn from the BBC British Boxing Board of Control Carroll Gibbons and His Orches- $12,245,000,000. The debt permission to televise athletic will naturally want their share, as
The friendly baseball game at tra: 1330 BBC News (BDC) should be $264,000,000 during meetings at White City due to will the boxing promoters and they Causeway Bay yesterday between 1340 Bandstand: 1400 Globe Trot: July-Associated Press.
objections raised by the Groy. I may net od cyo to eye. Both U.S.S. Bremerton and a local team River Forest, Illinois, tennis club hound Racing Association which and promoters will have resulted in an overwhelming win from Jung 20 to July The owns the White City ground. there will be if the people
to decide what effect on their gates for the Americans by 10 runs to 3,
can of which seven wers scored in the players for the 46th annual Tri- Filipino tour has entered its four Guest
The athletic officinis at
watch, the events at their own second innings. same time say this decision is how while ora must naturally lase badly in need
The local team was obviously state tennis tournament at Cincin- (BBC) ; 1846 Keyboard Club;
wise until copy-right and other
of practice and
nati on Jung 22.Associated 1715 Indiato
tand Ceylon Half Hour:
Lagos, June 10.
Press I the ring-side thrill can think were guilty of a number of errors, 1746 Sporting World; 1800 Radio The cancellation of air services problems have been settled, BEAC World and Home News between Britain and Cairo. pendat Lords next week la expected to
The television of the cricket tost of plenty of people who would The outfield department was very
Glasgow, June 15, Flashes: 1905 Heard Melodion Arding the reinstatement of meteoro-go through as planned. Shortly way to the stadium in London's
think twice about fighting their weak and cost many runs.
Only five innings, were played The Rangers defeated. Hibern Sweet: 1000 In Concert Styls; logical officers, is causing a sori, there will bo a meeting between outskirts If they can alt by a nice and the locals did well to blankans by three goals to one iti 1930 Dinner Dansant; 2000, Mon-ous hold-up of Government and the Society for the Protection of warm fire and watch the contest their opponents in the first inn the final of the Victory Soccer day Swing Scasion: 2030. Radio commercial mails and passages in Copyright in Sport and the Talori in comfort is an armchair with a ing but in the second the Exflors. Cup (Scottish) hero today an Newsroel (BBG): 2045 Pro- West Africa, It was stated yester; sion Advisory Committee, when whisky and sodaif I can get it lind by some looke fielding and Reuter.
2060 day.
Similarly soccer enthusiasts six hits sexistarod soven, runs, be Foroos Favourite Bomo' quarters attributo the will be thrashodi dutako EX UNDER Saturday afternoon do dnahing off”) the home runs by Browns and G. Proprietors, as The / Newápapers
(BBQ);
put the whole qupation of television grafer: their own" frak on: Highlights of thd, game. were Printed and Publlahed for the
Point At Issue
to soccer ground. Much to my Gueano and D. Kopard's spectacu« Ente The Sporting Side, has ke ità ming. Will danand on the Clack of lár catch of Chamber's foul hit in FAMEDY, -members moss of the die "parting the
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TENNIS
Chiengo, June 10, Members of the Davis Cup squade from the United States, Canada, the Philippines And Moxi- co will compete in the National ". Clay Courts Championship
Limited by