THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1952.
Give Britain's BRITAIN'S HOPE FOR AN OLYMPIC TITLE
Olympic Swimmers A Chance Says -JOHN MACADAM
We have had the unlovely task lately of observing that Britain was not represented in the Winter Bob at the four-man Olymple Games in Oslo because there
was, according to official sources, na bob-team of sumelent class available.
Now we have to report that the same applies to our swimmers fur the Bummer
Games in
Helsinki-with the proviso that the swimmers will still go with- uut the ghost of a chance.
this
And why? Because Island country, girt by some of the finest waters in the world, we have neither the facilities nor the professional the money for coaches to put the facilities to good use. Most certainly the
swimmers are here,
They are not only all round the coastal towns where we have Reen them diving off the rigging of harboured vessels, but also swimming, from the age of six to 60, in water you't hesitate to put a dinghy in.
NO FUNDS
They are also in even vaster numbers in the great Industria) centres, doing their swimming in baths. But crowded public swimming.
Why, then, cannot we send an Olymple team with a chance? Because the Amateur Swimming Association have not the funds to create the baths, and thereforg the space for potential Olympic entrants to train in.
of
Nor have they the money to subsidise
class the high musl of the other coaches countries can sustain.
No
what
does a good
He
swimning coach require? requires, first, It conalderable personality a personality that will weld the young swiminers to his will,
of
fte requires, secondly, a 'con- siderable knowledge psychology so that he will not make the too-common mistake of asking the wrong efforts of the people. He requires, thirdly, a knowledge of hydrosta- tles.
wrong
Hydrostatics? To be unselen- fie about the subject, we can say that it is more difficult to make your way in an unnatural element like water than in a natural one like air.
In other words, 'swimmer hus more problems to solve than a
runner.
Some swimmers solve these problems instinctively. Most have to be taught,
MUSCLE WORK
When you consider that a runner can cover 100 yards in approximately ten seconds and it takes a swimmer roughly five times that time to do the same thing, you get some idea of the muscle rearrangement involved in coping with the different
stress.
The aversens coaches op- preciate this, and their swimmers leave us so far behind that it is no longer funny.
Birmingham girl Daphne Wilkinson has decided to be an Olymple Champion. Seeing that her performance of 5 minutes 17.6 seconds in the 440 Yards Free Style last year was the fastest in the world, she is quite likely to be one.
Daphne, not satisfied with that, has decided to make absolutely sure of being an Olympic Champion and she has given up her job and her home and has gone to London to be trained by her uncle, Frank Offord, famed ASA coach, who has already piloted her to top honours. This picture was taken at the Plumstead Baths. Central Press Photo,
|Cup Competition
Britain From
By
For Youngsters
Takes A Lead The Continent
TOM FINNEY
It is not often that Britain can pick up football points from the Continent. I fancy, however, that the success of juvenile matches on the Continent may have Influenced our authorities in the decision to prepare plans for a special Cup com- petion_for_lada between 15 and 18.
This, I think, is a most important move: Nothing-is-better-calculated to. defeat the £20,000 transfers which many people in Britain feel is detrimental to our football, News of the competition came from a meeting of the FA Council, when Sir Stanley Rous, secretary of the FA, was asked to work out a scheme which
asked 60 League clubs have promised to support.
in
The
tional Service the promising The new trophy may be star- sums of money each season on ted next season, and I hope the finding promising talent, running footballer can be subjected to FA decide to play the final at sides to develop and coach this influences which drag him away Wembley. The prospect of play-band of youngsters and building from the game.
good ol "cookhouse ing on England's greatest pitch up a team for the next ten years.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, grub" may add a stone or two to would be a tremendous incentive
may be stationed weight; he for every
under Major Frank Buckley, the his young footballer
from home with no present Leeds United manager, far away the land.
and one or two other clubs went opportunities to play regularly IN THEIR HANDS
In for this youth development or he may learn a trade which The future of our
war, but its takes precedence over his foot- national plan before the of these large-scale development has ball interests. game is in the hands lads. Almost every League club been the most marked feature of recognised this
our post-1945 football. fact long ago. Most of them now spend large
WEEK-END HOCKEY
+
The following are the fixtures for the Ladies Hockey League and both divisions of the Men's League for Saturday and Sun day, March 1st and 2nd
LADIES' LEAGUE
Saturday Gremlins "A" vs. Recreio at Police Ground at 2.30 p.m. Umuires: J. C. Marcal, Krishin Lali.
These days we cannot afford to
lose any of our promising young
Every recruit to the It we are to
players. game is needed
maintain our proud position as
The FA have now recognised the trend, but they have several problems tu settle before it can be harnessed to the best interests the world's Number One foot- of the game. One, of course, isballing nation. the decision as to when to play these games beween the young- sters of, say, Arsenal and Totten- ham.
PROOF OF THE PUDDING
not
no
★ ★ ★ A SEAT IN THE STALLS ★ ★ ★
JACK DAVIES SHOW TALKING
Noel Coward Omnibus Film In The Making
་*་
be Britain's youngest
Pago
Everest
by David Selick, is being TYPEWRITERS
for
AND
"Meeting Me Tonight", always open. The living rooms claim to In the title finally chosen forse crowded day and night with actor. He's six months old... groups of show-poople playing Christys Calder, the red-headed the Noel Coward omnibus games, discussing music, or re- Columbia University student. film which went into pro-heating intricate dance steps. who was discovered for pictures
another
can by another group this Optide duction at
red-head, Sinclair Pinewood week. Most of the
cast generally be seen playing a fierce Lewis, and put under centras
game of volley ball. (which Includes Jack
the Italians Gene Kelly, the owner of this fought by
was recently dig-"Woman of Rome." Warner, Jessic- Ro-y ceapon house,
She'll possibly do a British Landis, Nigel Patrick, patched to Europe to appear in
three films.
fim, too....Petula Clark and¦ Valeria Hobson, Kay Walsh While he will be much misted Jack Warner together again for and Stanley Holloway) are by his friends in Hollywood he TV's "The Monster of fallen CALCULATORS old handa ut making Intends to have a similar happy Pet will be Jack's daughter just movies. But it is likely to house in Paris, although his as she
studio hopes he won't play too Huggett.... prove something of an or- much volley ball-he once broke TRAPEZE TORTURE deal for Ted Ray, whose a leg playing the game. first really big film part this
Kelly is in At present Mr
Belty
Haian, the is. He will play a music Munich with Pier-Angell malding clestik! I
The Devil Makes written to explain non-mesleal, hall artist in the "Red Pepe As soon as that is com- learnt to By through the air pers" episode.
pleted he will start work on with the greatest of ease for her Invitation to a Dance" which part in "The Greatest Show on is likely to be one of the most Earth."
It took, her, "four months" unusual films ever made,
benevolent torture,"
P
was when he was M-
ever
bou-
met, has how she
af she says.
to learn to swim, from trapeze to trapeze.
a better "I couldn't ask for part," says Ted. "Music-hall is all an atmosphere I've known my life and I think this Alm It has no plot and no dialogue gives me an ideal opportunity. and will consist of half a dozen "But I'm a bit worried about different types of ballet starring and every well-known how I am going to photograph. Kelly
"And I am now the mother of I was once described as having ballot star available.
After that he'll make his way as fine a bunch of callouses es a lantern jaw and coat-hanger cars. However, If the camera to Scotland to appear in the film ever graced the hands of what boys can do anything about that!
that version of "Brigadoon." And by the publicity department blithely I'll try to take care of my lines. that time I predict his house in calls a glamour queen."
Ted can probably get a few Paris will have become the un- additional tips on him acting official U.S. Embassy for Ameri- from son Andrew, Meanwhile, can chow-people.
he is spending his time chears- soft-shoe dance for the ing a film with Kay Walsh, who, bs an ex-Charlot chorus girl, is quite
a hoofer.
OPEN HOUSE
NOTED AT RANDOM
Moira Lister getting her Arst "good girl" part with Pat Ros
The four-month rehearsals were nothing but hard work even though "I am not going to the deny I am slightly on athletle alde."
It entailed: "Strange nety
mercy,
and Anthony Steel in "Some-muscles yelping for thing Money Can't Buy"..Also every night hands rubbed with In Hollywood there is a large in the east: Michael John Dunn, vinegar and salt for loughening house where the front door is a rosy-checked fellow who can shoulder muscles talking back and. to top it all, a photogra- phic
expert announcing that two inches of Hutton had to come off the hips."
British Skater Lost His
Chance
LINC dying act during a circus reene,
Packed Off Home A Naughty Schoolboy'
Arguments over bedtime and an unpaid hotel bill of £20 cost Britain her only chance of winning the world figure-skating championship in the Olympic Games at Oslo.
Seventeen-year-old Michael. Carrington, British champion and our only representative in the men's solo figure-skating at the Games, told of the "petty squabbles" that led to his being "packed off home like a naughty schoolboy."
creation. to Important League fixtures. It
upsel At his Paddington Lodgings he said: "I am and bewildered, not only at being robbed of this great It may be felt that these chance to win the world title for Britain, but at the youngsters,
mature as shabby treatment I have received." players, will have
great
the Carrington said
tour "We always tried to give him In Switzerland and several appeal for spectators. I believe other European countries, where this is wrong. I get little real started on a pleasant footing, but a good home but in November developed following 1950-on his 10th birthday be did all I could to they are an accepted feature of opportunity to see these youth friction
encourage him in his skating, but Continental football, the matches matches, but many of my friends arguments over training and re- left us.
The
National Skating Associa- he is acf-willed and aggressivs. would be a natural curtain-raiser tell me that they produce some of the best football to be seen Is not so simple in Britain. With anywhere. And the proot of this tion's representative, Mr Thomas And you just cannot reason with
Richardson, and his wife told him. pitches affected by rain for pudding is in the schoolboys' in-
me: 'Have a good time and enjoy
HE WENT OUT several months of the season, it ternationals. These games have me as much as you can.
All "I went to visit him once al would not be practicable to play filled Wembley since the great
will be two matches in one afternoon. stodium was utilised three years expenses
ed. a rink, but he went out through a covered. ago.
Although you are in training you back door. A few months ago MONEY-SPINNERS
"To my mind, the new competi- don't have to live like a monk, I saw him do a wonderful skat The possibility of floodlit foot-tion is one of the great steps weThere is no harm in you having ing exhibition on television. The A.S.A. know it and they
If sumcient grounds could be look forward to seeing one or Dorians vs. Recreio at KGV all comes into the argument. have taken for many years, and a drink of beer now and then so felt so proud of him, I wrote to are praying, as their president,
Ceell
ground at. 3.30 p.m. Umpires: illuminated-and I am sure they two of the games when. It gets Midlander
'Plant told
the next
few under way. members
Southern A. M. J. da Silva, Mickey Rum, will be within uf the Counties at dinner the other Gremlins "B" vs. Victorians
years-then there games could next at Police Ground at 2,30 p.m.
become veritable money-spinners night, that, before the
Umpires: W. O. 1. Padley, los clubs. On Wednesday even- Games, Britain, enlightened in the matter
Blackburn. of bath space and
Little Flowers vs. KGV "A"ngs, youth Cup games could altract large crowds to our lead- coaching, to say nothing of funds, will take her rightful place in
at KGV ground at 2.30 p.m. Umpires: J. B. Gonsalves, A.ing grounds, and the experience would do the lads A world of national swimming competition.
Do we, then, send a team with Aziz Malik. out chance to Helsinki? .A.S.A. think Yes-rather than hold back and fail to carry the Ang.
The
We are inclined to agree with them and applaud them; at the same time wishing they could get some support for their swimmers throughout the country.-London Express Service.
Canada Names Its
Outstanding
Swimmers
Toronto, Feb. 26.
A brother and sister from Vancouver, B.C., have been
Sunday
w
University vs. Gremlins "A" good. at University at 2.30 pm. Um-
pires: W. O. Nixon, Maj. Sas-Ingreat nsset in "discover-1
son.
them to the clubs at 16 or 17 that it develops their team-spirit -and this, of course, is the most Important factor in a club's suc- ceas.
remember hearing Jack
Charity Rugger
Entries Open
For Blarney
Stone Shield
О
as you don't overdo it,"
advice
drinking was ice on unnecessary in my case, for I am almost a teetotaller. I had only couple of beers throughout the four weeks!
was abroad. "Despite their friendly advice, Mr and Mrs Richardson took it upon themselves to chaperon the teom. They began to issue Instructions on what we should ent and drink, when and how we should practise, and the time we should be in bed."
him.
1.
I sent him, telegrams of congratulation whenever, he had
success. "I om sorry for the British They put skating authorities. their trust in him. They puld They felt they his expenses. had a real champion-in him.
"Perhaps when he goes into the Army they will be able to calm him down. I hope so."
Oslo the In
N.S A. Mr Richardson said. "Carrington is difficult but is potentially the greatest Ogure skater the world has produced.
In
the
AN EXHIBITION" "He is a natural genius.
he has been round hotels and generally making an
exhibition of himself. year-olds and the money to Seokunpoo, and Saturday, March arranged for me to be sent home
FIRST DIVISION
The first Intimation he had of Bunday
the decision. to withdraw him RAF vs, HKHC on Police
from Britain's team was given at week. Ground DL 4.00 p.m. Umpires;
The annual Charity seven-a-10 pan. last Thursday"
one of the Oslo Sgt. Davies, F. Sgt. Leluh,
Royal Navy vs. Thunderbolts Smith, former Wolves' full-back, side Colony rugby tournament "Major Beaumont,
.take place will.
on Saturday, judges, sald the committee had on OBA Ground at 3.30 p.m. now managing West Bromwich
"If he had not been sent Umpires. P. F. Xavier, W. O. Albion, say "Give me eleven 10-March 15, of the Army Ground, decided to scratch me and had Letort
Union would have banned his Recrelo "A" vs. University at equip them, with cith colours 22, at the Club Ground, Happy by a plane leaving at 6.45 the home the International Skating
In a few
following morning." each day
in the Olymple pm. Umpires: and club blazers, Recrelo at 1.30
Valley, commencing yours I would have side 1
Carrington refused to catch appearance
alcating. You cannot MSI Day, G: T. Palmer.
that could win ABY
foct-at 2 p.m.
Entries should be submitted the plane until he was given gure
have youngers like Michael SECOND DIVISION
bell honour".
their Saturday
Another Important aspect on or before 2 p.m. on Monday, some explanation. "I was then inking the day into
c/o The Hongkong & ing rules," he said. "The officials kunpo at 3.00 pm. Umpires: G. this new competition. It exmes March 10, to Mr J. R. Hender- } told that I had brakes the train- own hands. He must be taught :
a number of 2 ime when lads, after 500,
so with a club Kowloon Wharf and Godown said there were
Limited, together charges against me. Company
of with details
the 1cams This is a most difficult pro- are taken on to National Service blan. In those 24 months of Na-selected.
is for the The confpetition :
Blamey Stone Shield and the Following rules apply:
Accs vs. Army
"B"
at Soo-
At
at
a
year or
9. Dillon, B. Gurevitch,
HKAAF vs. Nau Jawan CBA ground at 3.00 pm. Um- pires A. L. Nery, J. Baptista,
Sunday HKAAF. vs. Nav Bharat, at chosen as Canada's out- CBA Ground at 2.15 p.m. Gilbert, Chiet atanding swimmers of 1951. Umpires: CPO
Tho
Canadian Swimming Writer Lloyd
Army "B" vs Argonauts "B" Association announced that
at Saokunpo
Gerry McNamee, 18, has won Umpires: S. Sgt Pitcher,
the Sir Edward Beatly Trophy
Colony Snooker
at 3.00 p.m.
R.
And Billiards
Nomads vs Recreio "B" at RN
as Canada's outstanding awim-Souza
slater, Kay, was
narmed
The
Championship, played
Inst
|
Orst
call
(a) Army Units, Naval Ships and Estabilshments, RAF Forma- firms favo tions and civilian
on their respectiva rugby players
a "lesson."
More trouble in Oilo.
little Johnny
mala. Cronshey, the
in the Olympic British hope. NO SYMPATITY"
speed skating, did not even "They did not detall them all, bother to turn up when the 500 but mentioned an hotel bill for metres championship was run. £20 which had been left unpaid He is "fed up" and threatens when we left St Moritz, Switzer-to finish skating for over. land. I had been told that all expenses were covered."
Michael's mother, grey-haired* Mrs Vi Carrington, at home in
HOSPITALS' CUP
"GREAT PITY'
He trained all winter, at his but now he has
expenses.
(b) Teams may only be sub- Leigham Hall, Streatham, said on expense The following are the resulmiited by the Army, Navy, sadly: "I am afraid I have no broken with the N.S.A. becauso į mer in 1851. til 21-year-old | 1 at 9.80 a.m. Umpires; F. Sgt of the Colony Open Bullarda RAF and Club after the requires | sympathy with my son at all over he says they were not paying a
top Aldridge, Cpl, Blowers
ments of female swimmer and winner of YMCA Va Dutch a RN 1 et night:
8. P. da Silva beat Lo Shi-sation (4) above 'have been this business. the Beatrice Pines Trophy.
who wish to offer Umpires: W.O. 10.80 a.m.
wing 800-300 and A. M. Ozoric their services should submit
Itetarees who Association also anK.C.M. Smith, Yaqub Khan nouneed that Archia McKinnon Any teams or umpires who beat D. Fallock 800-348. of Victoria has been selected as cannot meet these Oxtures please In the Colony Open Snooker their names, with dates avall. coach of the Canadian swimming contact the Hon. Fix Ser. at Championship, B. 11. 8. Miller able, to Mr Henderson at
address given above. tcam in the summer Olympics oare, phone 60038, Umpires are beat. Chau Fook 3-0,
The drow will take heedles Helsinki,
requested to forward lists of the Eastern Athletic Association Its name will be submitted foras faking part and the res"A" beat. Chargemen's Kess by the H.K, Football Club, Happy to the Canadian Olymple Arco-sul's to the stares, secry ary, va rantches to nil in the Valley, on Wednesday, March ciation for approval Associated | fest. Li, Chamberlain; e/o George Younger, Snooker 2 at 6 p.m. Those interested
tournament, ND
United are invited at gllend.
·Press.
Royal Observatory, Kawjoan, y
the
fair share of his actunt Olymple Sald Me Richardson: "Many people did not want him selected, but I was one who pushed his
London, Feb. 28.
a great pity he behaves In a second round Hospital's like this: Ho demanded £50 very limited Cup Rugby Union match played down from our today, London Hospital beat funds, apparently just to enjoy King's College Hospital by 12-3, himself.
Nieuter.
•London defules).
Unkindest cut of all, though, came when her two daughters, Lindsay and Candy, visited the studios to see her perform her
When I was over. Betty rush- ed to them and naked: "Well
"Yes," Did you like mother? they said, "But where are the clowns?"
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