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but the latter in his second plunge added fully a foot to Fowler's distance, a feat which was warmly applauded. Bunje's marvellous capacity for holding his breath might have found him among the winners had he been able to keep a straight course, but he generally slewed round with the tide. In his last effort Witchell was also successful in passing Fowler's mark, and gained second place for Hongkong.
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BOYS RACE.
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Souza... Seven boys under fifteen competed in the two length's handicap, which proved a most exciting event. Three members of the Logan family participated, but the eldest could not make up his heavy handicap. The winners deserved places.
INTERPORT TEAM RACE. Hongkong team-A. E. Alves, R. Lapsley,
C. J. Cooke, P. M. Remedios, A. Ă. Claxton, C. Humphreys, H. C. Sayer and R. C. Witchell
Shanghai team--R. W. McCabe, G. J. Robin-. son, J. W. Wilson, T. W. Wilson, D. Cook, E. Prince, W. Jones, and C. W. Mayne
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however, the short distance man fell out, and Cooke followed close in the wake of the swimmer to whom he succumbed on the previous day, evidently bent on making him go for the pres- But McCabe was quite equal to
his long sweeping occasion, arm stroke carrying him through the water at a rapid pace, while to the spectator he did not appear to be exerting himself at all. Near the lighter Cooke and McCabe had left the rest of the competitors far behind, and, these were scarcely noticed while the struggle for interport honours was being fought out between the best long-distance men which Hongkong and Shang- hai can produce. McCabe put on his final spurt passing the lighter, and Cooke likewise got here was a spell moving in his best style. of intense excitement, Hongkong barrackers shouting themselves hoarse with cries of "Come
on, Cooke", the responding cry of the small Shanghai following being one long wail of "Mac, Mac." And right well did Mac uphold the interests of the northern
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at which the ended was neared, he gradually drew ahead of Cooke, and although the local man did his best, he was unable to overtake the Shang- hai champion who won the race by three seconds. Jones got third place, but was yards behind Cooke. As McCabe entered the V.R.C. he received even a greater ovation than on the previous day, and the cheers of those who delight in a good race broke forth afresh as Cooke passed through the gate.
Right men a-side took part in the team race -Shanghai v. Hongkong. Shanghai obtained. | a slight advantage with their first two men, but Lapsley enabled Hongkong to draw level. Wit- chell improved on this, Cooke went even better, and Humphreys finished with two or three lengths to spare. Time-2.35-1/5.
FOUR LENGTHS HANDICAP. P. M. Remedios, scratch
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H. C. Sayer, receives 6 seconds Time-1 min. 40 3/5 seconds.
in The starters V. Barros, receives 6 seconds, Sayer, receives
secs, A'. H. Carroll, *receives 4 secs, and P. M. Remedios, scratch. An excellent start was witnessed, and Barros and Sayer had a big lead in the first length. In the second Sayer took the lead, Carroll lessening the distance that separated him from the formost men, and Remedios over.
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turn Remedios drew level with Carroll, and before the length was completed over- took Farros. In the last length he caught
on his final up Sayer, who put
spurt, but his speed proved insufficient. The final stages saw Remedios gradually drawing to the front and he reached home first with a couple of lengths to spare. Barros, as on the previous day, came with a rush at the finish and challeng ed Sayer for second place. The latter, however, succeeded in defeating him by a touch.
THROWING THE POLO BALL. R.W. McCabe (Shanghai), 67 ft. 4 in.. 1 R. C. Witchell (H'kong), 66 ft. 2 in., 2 This was an interport championship event in which the eight competitors were allowed three throws each. There were five local representatives against three from Shanghai. McCabe's first throw showed that the athletic representative of the sister port was an adept at the game, but Hongkong supporters were in buoyant spirits when Cloke of the Buffs outdid the Shanghai man by six inches. Their delight was brief, however, for McCabe on his next throw went fully three feet beyond the soldier. Witchell's second attempt weut beyond Cloke's best throw, but neither he nor any of the other local com, petitors could beat McCabe's excellent throw. 400 YARDS INTERPORT CHAMPIONSHIP.
R. W. McCabe (Shanghai)
WATER POLO.
race
The second day's sport ended with a water polo match between two teams of V. R. C. members. Those who played were:
Whites: A. V. Barros (captain), H. J. White, P. M. Remedios, R. A. Carvalho, C. p. Rodrigues, E. Leitao and P. Yvanovich.
Blues: H. C. Sayer (captain), A. Alves, J. M. Pereira, A. J. V. Ribeiro, F. L. Roza, F. K. Tata and M.A.R. Souza.
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The blues proved, a slightly stronger com- bination than the whites, their passing being quicker and their shooting truer. exciting match the game ended in their favour by two goals.
Final: Blues, 3; Whites, 1 goal.
THIRD DAY'S SPORT.
HONGKONG VICTORIOUS.
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decide which team would secure the flag, interest was naturally very keen. A boundless enthusiasm prevailed among the spectators who, when Hongkong had been announced as the winners of the first interport event (the team race), raised loud and long cheers to the victors, and cheered them again when they secured the second interport championship, the running header. The next event, the interport 200 yards, went to Shanghai, the crack swimmer of the Shanghai team, McCabe, defeating Humphreys easily. That a healthy spirit of sport prevails in Hongkong there can be no doubt after the flattering reception accorded McCabe. His splendid achievements in the three days' sport won the hearts of all genuine sportsmen, and his great feat of beat- ing Cooke, the strongest long-distance swimmer in Hongkong, will keep his name green in the annals of the Colony's acquatic sport. On Saturday he was, without doubt, the hero of the hour, and this was abundantly made manifest at the presentation of prizes in the gymnasium When the last when the sports had concluded event was over the large number of spectators crowded into the Club to witness the dis- tribution of prizes by Miss Lyon. As each winner stepped forward he was loudly cheered, but not one of the many competitors was cheered half so loud or half so long as McCabe. The mention of his name was the sigual for a mighty outburst of applause, and each time he received a well-won cup and acknowledged the congratulations of the spectators he was cheered again. At the conclusion of the presentation, and after Mr. Fowler, the captain of the Shanghai team, had returned thanks for the reception accorded his men, and had invited a Hongkong team to Shanghai, there was a call for McCabe. The Shanghai champion, in a typical Irish speech, returned thanks for the flattering reception accorded him. His remarks appear at the end of this report..
HURDLE RACE.
R. C. Witchell, scratch,... F. L. Roza, receives 5 seconds, Time-45 3/5 seconds.
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The four starters in the final of this event were R. C. Witchell, J. M. R. Pereira, F. L. Roza and A. J. V. Ribeiro. The distance was two lengths, and there were four hurdles. The race was Roza's all the way to the last hurdle, where he was overtaken by Witchell and defeated in the final spurt.
INTERPORT TEAM RACE. Hongkong team composed of C. Humphreys, C. J. Cooke, R. C. Witchell, A. A. Claxton
and P. M. Remedios
Shanghai team composed of R. W. McCabe, E. Prince, W. Jones, C. W. O. Mayne and
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Time - 3 min 40 4/5 secs. start and McCabe secured a lead of some two McCabe and Cooke were the first two to lengths on Cooke. Then Robinson and Re- medios took the water, and the Hongkong the home team the advantage of a lead of four swimmer soon made good the loss and gave lengths. Claxton was followed by Jones, but the latter was unable to lessen the gap. Witchell and Prince were the next starters, the former Prince reduced this slight- having a long lead.
Probably never in its history has there been such a large attendance at the V.R.C. as that which assembled on Saturday to witness the fight for the flag between Hongkong and Shanghai. The Club was thrown open to ladies, and there can be no doubt from the large number which attended that they were as keenly interested in the interport competition as were local sportsmen. The enclosure had been enlarged by the mooring of another lighter alongside the stand from which the races started. The galleries on both lighters were packed with sightseers, while all the available space on the Club premises from which, the sport could be viewed was crowded with spectators, ladies being in attendance as early as three o'clock in order to secure favourable positions. They, but when Humphreys took the water, Attorney-General, the Hon. Mr. W. Rees Davies, followed by Mayne, it was apparent that Shang- K.C., was present, also Commodore and Miss hai had no chance. Half-way in the second Lyon, Major Findlay, Chevalier and Madame length Humphreys slackened speed, but Mayne
was too far behind to overhaul him. Volpicelli and Lieutenant Blanchflower, the Commodore's A.D.C. The weather, which in the morning threatened to spoil the last day of the sports, fortunately cleared up, and conditions in Times-1st man, 7 min. 56-1/5 secs; 2nd man, the afternoon were as favourable as could be 7 min. 59-2/5 secs.
C. J. Cooke (Hongkong)
W. Jones (Shanghai)
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The entrants in this event were : Hongkong: C. J. Cook, R. C. Witchell, F. C. S. Rose, C. Humphreys, A. A. Claxton,
A. V. Barros.
Shanghai R. W. McCabe, C. W. O. Mayne, G. J. Robinson and W. Jones...
I he course was from a launch between Murray Pier and the V.B.C., to a buoy beyond the Club House. The word "go" saw the ten men take the water together and swim in close or- der until well out in the stream. McCabe then drew slightly ahead, being followed by Humphreys and Cooke. Shanghai man first rounded the buoy, and far Humphreys had held him. Here,
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desired. The atmosphere was cool, an overcast sky shielding the spectators from the heat of the sun, while the swimmers were again favour ed with smooth water in which to compete The band of the Buffs was in attendance, and under the baton of Bandmaster Hewett, dis coursed pleasing selections of music during the intervals between events on the programme.
In the interport competitions on the two previous days, Hongkong was one event to the good, the V.R.C. committee having settled the dispute anent the High Dive by awarding M. A. R. Souza (Hongkong) first prize, and D. H. Cook (Shanghai) second. On Saturday's programme there were four interport com- petitions, and as the result of these was to
RUNNING HEADER INTERPORT CHAMPIONSHIP.
F. B. Silva
C. E. Harrop...`
In this event three tries were allowed, and points were given for form, style, entry and recovery. The competitors were:
Harrop, F. B. Silva, R. A. Carvalho, M. A. R. Hongkong: W. G. Goggin, G. Collins, C. E. Souza, and H, W. Petersen.
Shanghai: C. W. O. Mayne, E. Prince and W. Jones.
After all had had three tries Silva and Harrop were singled out for another dive, after which the judges decided on awarding Silva the first and Harrop the second prize.
TWO LENGTHS' HANDICAP. R. C. Silva, receives 10 seconds. P. C. Fenwick receives 7 seconds. Time-49 3-5 seconds,
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