BOXING.
THE CHAMPIonship of THE FAR EAST.
Before His Excellency the Governor and the best house that has been seen at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, for very many years, a glove fight came off on Tuesday night between Gunner Mustoe of H.M.S. Birfleur and the American Riley, both well-known men in the local ring, for the championship of the Far East and a purse of $500. The big event was preceded by three lively sets-to, in which Sinclair of the Siege Train particularly distinguished himself, and gave promise of being fit for something more serious than an exhibition affair. For the fight of the evening both men stripped very fit, and there looked little to choose the American per haps seeming the closer trained of the two. The affair was an exciting one, though there was rather too much clinching indulged in to suit the strictest critics. After some
even rounds the American appeared to be lasting the better, but Mustoe was as game as possible and flattered his backers. In the sixth round-twenty was the number specified for the contest some of the audience thought Mustes was not doing so well, and he was not as fresh as his form promised. In fact both combatants seemed short of wind too early in the contest, and fouling was freely committed by each contestant. Mustoe was guilty of a bad foul, in which he threw Riley from the hip. There was too much clinching and too little boxing for a scientific exhibition. In the seventh round the stuggle unfortunately came to an eat, the referee being compelled to award the fight to Mustoe-his opponent hitting a foul blow when clinching, and repeating it immediately after the Re- force had shouted a warning, a decision which at first Riley strongly resented. It seemed as if the fight would continue, but Riley's better-feeling prevailed, and he accepted the award. The Referee, as usual, was found fault with, but strictly he was guided in his award | by the rules of fair fighting, though considering the fouling had been conspicuous all through it would have been wiser to have ignored two hits that did little damage. Mr. Bailey filled an unenviable post conscientiously, and com- petent opinion believed that Mustoe eventual- ly would have proved the better man. He hit tremendous blows, but his reach was a | little too long. Mr. Con Sheehan of H.M. Naval Yard challenged the winner. Mr. W. Waters kindly acted as M.C. in the first part of the programme, and filled the position as ably as he, being one of the best-known boxers in the East, could be expected to do.
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A welcome improvement to be noticed in connection with the fight was the extra pad- ding on the corner posts. On some previous occasions the protection has been very defici- ent. T
The merits of the contest were much discussed in the colony on Wednesday, but the general impression, as far as can be gathered, is that the Barfleur man should have won with out the decision on the foul. We hear that there is a probability of the same two men trying conclusions again.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
January 12, 1901.
· FIELD BATTERY: The second competition for the new class prises took place at the Association Range, Kowloon, last Sunday, 6th inst. The following
are the three best scores in each class :---
CLASS.
Sgt. W. Stewart Gr. D. Baldwin
Lt. Mossop
Gr. T. Fisher
19
200, 400. 500. Net yds. yds. yds. Total.
30
34
93
86
82
388 222 289
BIANA NAN
? round by Alannah, which was showing very HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
great speed in the light wind, Iris, Maid Marian and Chanticleer, in the order named, Bonito and Gloria together, and Erica, close behind, followed by Doreen and Meteor, which was sailing beautifully. Once to the west of Stonecutter's a fresh north wind was met, and Alannah being ahead caught it first and in- but on rounding the East end of Stonecutter's creased her lead, Iris also being well served, Irie, keeping straight on for Kowloon Point, ran having been lucky enough to get through it into a calm, Alannah a long way ahead, but being almost becalmed near the sailing ship anchorage. Bonito, which was leading the rest, seeing the state of affairs, at once made a board in towards the Cosmopolitan Dock, followed by most of the others, and they all worked along in shore out of the tide as much Alannah would be left in a similar way to Iris, Gr. Duncan as possible, and at one time it looked az if | Gr. Abraham
again scored her first win with plenty of time but she took the hint in time and working in | Gr. H. Sutton to spare. The tide was growing stronger every minute, so that the further a boat was behind the longer it took her to crawl round the point and up to the line, which accounts for the intervals between arrivals. Gloria, which had seldom gone so well, was unfortunately dis- qualified for third place on a protest by Bonito; so that the Tris gains the one mark.
In the second class it seems impossible to handicap Meteor so as to give the rest a chance. The olt Sybit made a much better show than heretofore, and, had her helmsman thought a little more of the effect of a strong leegoing tide, she would have probably been second. He will know better next time.
The official timing at the finish was:---
1ST CLASS.
Iria
Alannah Bonito Gloria Maid Marian Doreen Chanticleer Brica
Meleor Payne Sybil Ladybird
Marks.
10
4 29 37
4 43 14
4 50 33
disqualified
4 53 22
5 8 3
5 13 43
5 15 10
5 15 44
SECOND CLASS.
4 44 55
10
5 20 29
5 22 8
5 27 6
The officers of the Royal Navy have kindly prosented two prizes (1st and 2nd) to be sailed for to-day, the 12th inst., starting at 2 p.m. Open to yachts belonging to members of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, to be steered by ladies. Handicap as below, except that yachts steered by girls who wear their hair down on ordinary service will receive 20 secs. per mile in addition.
COURSE,
27
32
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...
26 26
B "OLÁSS.
25
26
18
31
24
96..
20 .31
•
27 31* 24 21 15
40
Gr. A. E. Chunnett .. Gr. A. A. Alves
"C" CLASS AND RECRUITS.
SHOOTING COMPETITION, The return match between "C" Machine
Gun Company and the Dock Detachment of the Field Battery came off at Kowloon on the 30th ult. and resulted in the tables being turned, as the Dock Detachment won by 47 points; they showing much better form than on the previous occasion.
The conditions were 10 men aside and ranges 200, 400, and 50) yds. The refreshments were provided by the losers. C" Company were beaten at every range. Only 9 men fired, as the Dock Detachment were one short. “ "C" Company's aggregate was 679,
nd the Dock Detachment's 726.
INTERPORT SHOOTING MATCH.
SINGAPORE SCORES.
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The scores of the Singapore team, who fired off on the 29th alt. in the interport match v. Hongkong and Shanghai, were :—
200 500 600 To-
yds, yds. yds. tal.
33 34 31 98
Gunner C. M. Phillips, 8.V.A. 32 34 34 100
Bhagwan Din, M.N.I.
Gunner Flanagan, S.V.A. Mohammed Musah, M.N.I Lieut. Vesey, R.E.. Lieut. Magrath, M.N.I. Sgt. Major Mugliston. S.V.A. Capt. St. Clair, 8.V.A. Sergt. Aschmanne, 8.V R. Abdul K. Khan, M.N.I...
31 32 33 95
31 32 29 92 33 30 27 90 28 28 32·88 26 34 28 88 31 29 27 87 30 31 25 86 31 33 21 85
306 817 286 909 Average 30.6 31.7 28.6 99.9 The umpires were for Singapore, Major Dunman, V.D.; for Hongkong, Captain Lyne) 16th M.N.L.; for Shanghai, Lieut. Wildes, 16th M.N.I.
Start from a line between H.M.8. Borfleur and Endymion, round Meyer's East Buoy (port), South Buoy on shoal in Hunghom Bay ROYAL HONgkong golf CLUB. (port) H.M.S. Endymion (starboard) South Buoy on shoal in Hunghom Bay (starboard), Meyer's East Buoy (starboard), and finish across starting line. Distance 7 miles.
Should the wind be light the yachts will be stopped at the end of the first round, at the dis- cretion of the naval officer superintending.
the names of their ladies to Major Koe, Hou. Yacht-owners intending to compete must send Sec., at the A.S.C. Office, Fetcher Street, before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
HANDICAP.
The fifth Club Race was sailed last Sunday, the course being round Cosmopolitan Dock, Buoy (port), North Fairway Buoy (starboard), Markbost off Chunghue (starboard). Stonecat ter's Island (starboard). A start was made in a light westerly air, some of the yachts, bing, Marjorie, allows considerably impeded by a Chinese cargo-boat, which seized the opportunity of getting right Alannah into the middle of the fleet. The Maid Marian Iris Il min. went a away at a great pace, followed by Bonito Bonito and Alannah, with Iris a little outside. The Maid Marian} 3 min. wind drew farther aft as they got nearer the Frica buoy and then died out for a few minutes. A Chanticleer light north-westerly air coming in took Maid Meteor Marian and Alannah round close together, with Iris next, Bonito, which did not get the wind for some time, fourth, and Erica fifth. The three leaders got a long way ahead on the run to the Fairway Buoy, but were almost be- calmed between there and the Markboat, thus letting the rear division close up. The wind was now about due north and the Markboat, which was supposed to be off Chunghue, but was really two miles or more nearer home, was
34 min.
Gloria Doreen Active 5 min. Dart 6} min.
CAPTAIN'S CUP AND SILVER MEDAL FOR JANUARY.
Several excellent cards were returned, in spite of the keenness of the greens. The winner showed fine form throughout the meeting, and fully deserved his double success.
··CAPTAIN'S ́CUP. Mr. E. F. Mackay... Mr. E. J. Grist Mr. R. L. Richardson Mr. H. W. Robertson
P2288138
85 94
9. 76
79
97 18 79
92
10
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4 min.
Mr. T. 8. Forrest .
82
082.
Mr. G. B. Thornhill,
102
18
84
Mr. W. J. Gresson
100
16
Lt. R. E. E. Krickenbeek 102 -
14
(20 entries.)
POOL.
Mr. E. P. Mackay..
86-
77
97
18
**79
94
15
$79
16
81
82
Ladybird } 74 min.
Payne Sybil
Sayonara} 104 min.
Thistle 111 min.
A Calcutta telegram of the 18th ult. states that the hospital-ship Gwalior and the Mahara- jah Scindia have returned thither from China. The Maharajah of Bikanir landed at Calcutta from Hongkong on December 18th from the troopship Wardha and received a warm welcome from the Marwaris. Lord Suffolk represented H.E. the Viceroy, and the 2nd Madras Infantry furnished an escort.
Mr. R. L. Richardson Mr. E. J. Grist
Lieut. L. Maclachlan Mr. T. S. Forrest
Lieut. A. J. M. Grieve... 87
(16 entries.)
The quarterly meeting for the MacEwen Cup commences on Friday next and ends on the following Monday when it is to be hoped that a good field will turn out for the various competitions.