Lawn Bowls.
ANALYSIS OF THE WEEK'S, DOINGS AND PROGRESS IN THE COMPETITIONS.
[BY BACK WOOD."]
five times to contest Interport
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1929.
Baseball Notes.
SUNDAY'S BIG GAME.
CORRESPONDENCE.
A PEDESTRIAN'S COMPLAINT.
THE ALL HONG KONG NINE,
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SIB.-If one were to take a stroll along the vicinity of Wong Nei Providing the wireless message Cheong, he would be struck by the
ANTI-MALARIAL CAMPAIGN.
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work, ha deferred making an ap pointment to the vacant post until Dr. Wellington's advice could be abtained.
ROYAL LIFE-SAVING - SOCIETY.
HONG KONG POLICE CANDIDATES.
An examination for the Pro- Bronzo ficiency Certificates and
An Experienced Health Oncer. After due consideration Dr. Woll- ington has recommended that the post be filed by the transfer to TWO EXTRA OFFICERS FOR his Colony of a Health Officer who Medallions of the R.LS.S. was held The party proceeded has had long experience in Mes-n July 17. quitology and anti-us arial works by launch to Lreemus, where they At yesterday's meeting of the together with a Sanitary Inspectos were joined by the instructors,
THE WORK.
Wretched weather was again the bowlers have visited Hong Kong that is being sent to the Meij number of new houses erected in Legislative Council the Hon. Mr. similarly qualified: The Secretary 4/Bdr. W. Adams and Gar. T. wook and fate of lawn bowls player,honours, and only on their last visit University baseballers who are on] Despite earlier downpour, if the in October, 1027, were they able to their way to this port on board the Village Road and on the old village W. E. L. Shenton asked: "rain had kept away on Saturday win away from home. The record of Hakusan Maru is answered in the site. I understand that there is
afternoon, it would have been pos. sible to carry out a good many, it not all, of the day's fixtures: A bright sun at 2.30 in the afternoon dispelled misgivings, but later, the raia came down in torrents and
What steps have been taken dur- afirmative, Hong Kong will be barely a vacant dat available in that ing the current year with the ob- bouse is completed, it is either effective system for dealing with treated to some real good baseball district, and even before any new ject of bringing into operation an on Sunday, when an All Hong Kong booked in advance or people take malaria.in this Colony? Nine will try conclusions with this crowd of Japanese undergrads of possession of it long before the the South China ground, Caroline fishing touches are put to the
Shanghai's home successes was also broken last year when the Prentice Cup was brought to Hong Kong after a victory by a single shot. Shanghai will make every enden. your next October to recover the trophy and much depends on whe sample the blast, drained ther their best players will be avail. ground. While some Clubs decided able for the trip. Hong Kong has early to call off their Axtures, others not yet made a start in the selection Hill, at p.m. sharp. The arrange- | stood by until the worst came. Club of their representatives. I have ments are in the hands of the South de Recreio showed, enterprise by beard two games mentioned as China Athletic Association and Mr. Actually starting their match with "probables," but it is too early set. W. Lee is manager of the local Kowloon Dock, but the appearance to make any comment in this diree- of the woods, on the green seemed tion. to prove a better rain-maker than the Royal Air Force.,,
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on their way home after touring America and Europe, where they met with much success. The game at Eugene,
building.
The Colonial Secretary (the Hon.
of State is being asked it the Hailstone, of the R.A. There were thirteen candidates presented, the transfer of suitable officer cna be
partner for the odd man being C. S. I will be necessary to | arranged.
this Service when the exact terms increase the amount provided for Hunt, who has rendered valuable
of transfer are known.
To Train Local Recruits.
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assistance with these classes, and is now instructing a class himself.
Eleven candidates obtained both the awards, fulfilling all the neces
It is intended that those officers sary tests to the examiner's" satis- Mr. W. T. Southern) replied
As the Honourable Member is shall form the nucleus of an anti-faction:-P/S. R. W. Bitchie, C/S. Wong Net Cheong is now a very aware provision was made both in malaria branch of the Medical J. A. R. May, S/I. A. E. Carey, popular residential quarter, and for 1993 and 1929 Estimates for a Department. They will train local S. L. J. Wagland, L/S. F. E. peace and quiet this part of the Island is hard to beat. The only Malarial Research Officer and the recruits and they and their staff Howarth, L/S, A. E. Banks, L/S. drawback as far as the Village Secretary of State was asked to will make the detailed anopheline Road residents are concerned is that select an officer to fill this appoint surveys which are necessary pre-C W. Brand, L/S. T. A. Hughes there is no public conveyance of
campaign, Fatteh Haider Shah B.290, and any description whatever along this ment; but in December of last liminary to any secnomie and and Cpis. Ali Mohammed Ba particular road, and it will be very year, having appointed as Director which has for its basis the destruc much appreciated by the residents of Medical and Sanitary Services tion of the breeding grounds of if the Tramway Co. could see their
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The weather conditions were ideal
of the candidates was good.
Hasham Khan, B.50.
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A visit round various grounds The closing date for the Brst early in the week showed that the round of the Open Singles Cham. few days' rain and rest have made a grea difference to their appear pionship has passed and two matches remain uncompleted, one ance. They are looking better than. being a preliminary round" tie be tween A. T. Hamilton (Yacht Club) tion given since the much needed and J. Ferguson (Taikoo). So far rain came to their assistance, the During the not been played, nor has the for play to-morrow. Honorary Secretary of the Associa heavy rain on Saturday afternoon one of the fastest games seen at tion received any notification as to was struck by the contrast, offer Eugene for a very long time. The
Tho The closing date, ed on the Valley grounds. why this is 80. however, has been extended for one Civil Service ground was unfit for strength of the Japanese cine can round ties must be completed by later held the usual pools of water. their favour of the tussle. week. i.e.. to July 22, but all års: Play before the heavy downpour, and be gauged by the result-1-0 in that date. The winner of the over Craigengewer ground bad more due match has to meet W. J. Bick pools than Civil Service, but it was ford (C.S.C.C) in the first round fit for play before the heavy rain, to decide who is to oppose F. E. The Police ground was the best of Booker, also of the C.S.C.C. Open the three, as the water remaining on Championship rule 5 is clear on the it soon after the rain was negligible, point, that if the challenger fails This confirmed the opinions express to send in the result card on or be ed by more than one visiting player fore the day following the closing in the open singles championshin as date of the round, his name shall bi to the playing qualities of the struck out from the competition. ground. Praise for this goes to the This action, I take it, will be taken warden, Mr. Glendinging, who takes unless a good reason is furnished very keen interest in his work of
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Akagi and Nakamura they have two real good twirlers, and these two only allowed four hits in the game Matsuki, their Arst referred to.
baseman, is a heavy slugger · and the rest of the side are just as full of pep and can..sock some too. It is a well-known fact that Japanese ball-players are mighty good at stealing bases, and it is the earnest hope of every ball fan that our Hong Kong'e invitation to a friend
gain a walk over to the second! There are now three weeks' fix-visitors will see their way to accept
round. The first round tie between F. Cullen (Kowloon Dock) and G. Morrison (Taikoo) has, it is under- stood, been held up owing to illness. of the players.
MOTI
ture, including those for to-morrow,
on the official programme, but there
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So much for the undergrads. Now what about the local stars? Ball-players have had no opportu nity whatever of match practice this summer, and it is feared they will not be playing on top form on Sunday. As announced in yes- terday's Press, the local line-up will be:-
Pitcher: Zatra or Tsukaguchi. Catcher: Matty Chang. 1st Base: Terry Leonard Sad, Base: Casey" Fung. 3rd Base: "Big Arm" Kwok. Short Stop: Hachiuma (captain). Right-fold: Burrell Centre-field: Kusano. Left-field Tommy Chinn.
A short analysis of the local side will prove interesting, and I will start on the "men in the box" first:
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Hong Kong, July 17.
HONG DOUBLES TENNIS.
Yesterday in the third round of the Heng Doubles O. E. C. Marton owe 18/1 beat H. G, Sheldon and and H. J. Armstrong (Deacons) T. G. Bennett owe 3/6 by 6-4, 6-4.
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Somerests r. H.K. Police Res. C. & P.O.'s v. Buffalo Club. R.E.' v. I.K. Police. Garrison Mess. Craigengower. R.A. . St. Patrick's Club.
a "drop" or "smoke" ball, from when he was Zaire last year catcher-captain of the Filipino crew will agree that he shows up best behind the batter. However, "short" Captain "Hach" is just as good as any other, and when be feels like bunting or stealing bases, well then, he just goes to it..
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are seven senior and fifteen junior game, and thus give them a matches in arrears. Further inter- exhibition of real, snappy baseball ruptions owing to the weather will be very disappointing owing to the Four matches in the. second approach of the Interport trials and round, closing on August 15, have the cricket season. In the Senior already been completed. Those who Division the Police are at home to have qualified for the third round are Civil Service. Although the Police B. W. Bradbury (C.C.C.), who has players appear every time only to to meet the winner of 17. M. Omar lose, I believe in their ability to (C.C.C.) and J. McLaggan (Kov spring surprise shortly which loon D.R.C.) tie; R. Basa (G.C.C.). perhaps would break their rac of who has to meet the winner of G. bad luck. Perhaps this may happen R. Edwarda (R.H.K.Y.C.) and to-morrow Kowloon Dock" ought R. Archibald (C.S.C.C.) tie: to have a safe passage when they Laing (T.B.C.), who has to meet the meet the Kowloon C.C.. Kowloon Winner of J. K. Shaw (R. H.K.Y.C.) Bowling Green players are visiting and R. F. Luz (C. de B.) tie: Craigeugower. The Yalley Club C. M. S. Alves (C. de R.) who won by a narrow margin on their has to meet the winner of the visit the last time, and I expect Cullen-Morrison v. Brawn cies. The they will again secure the points four players mentioned are in a closely contested game. Taikoo chance to atome every among the last sixteen in the third have round, and at the present rate of for their last defeat when they progress the second round brackets entertain Club de Recreio. In the will be full before the middle of Junior Division matches I am is next month. Brackets complete inclined to think that Craigengawer
"Big Ben Zafra -pitcher to will succeed over at the Kowloon last season's champs-the Filipinos the second round are
The Yachtan en is perhaps the best all-round man MeLaggan Bowling Green
will make a strong endeavour, per locally. He originally played in the Archibald haps unsuccessfully, to secure the responsible position behind the
points on the Civil Service ground.
Burrell, of the Hong Kong Bare- After their recent success, Club de plate, and it is the general opinion that this place is best suited to Recreio will be confident of a vic- him. He can, however, sling 'em ball Club, will be routing for across good and fast too, and if catches, etc., in the right-field and tory at home against Taiko,
APANESE LESSONS Wanted by "Zal" doce not get rattled easily funny enough," he is also a catcher, Inter have a fairly strong outfit and will not give in without fighting, he may make our visitors wing having filled that position for the Chinese Gentleman (Beginner), or two ago. Evenings Only, Please state Terms to but their handicap will be a fast pretty hard before they can hit the Ball Club a season
(8116 The Electricians may be pill. As for Tsukaguchi-why, don't When he first played baseball here, Fox No. 8198, / Hong Kong Daily green. expected to bring back the spoils on
you remember the tricky pitcher he was seen in the box a couple Press. who turned out for the Nippon Club of times, and though he didn't do their visit to Kowloon G.C
in the summer of 1927 That's the so badly, I think be will be most gur, and he is just as good as ever. comfy in the out-field. As usual the centre-field berth will be filled Matty Chang, of All-Honolulu by "Smiler" Kusano, who is lar Chinese ball fame, will complete and away in a class by himself in P. W. D. L Pts the battery and with him keeping this position. No catch seems im-
his eagle-eyes on the home plate, possible for this "fisherman." Kowloon B.G.C. 6 1 Kowloon D.R.C. 7: 4
things look pretty good for the say fisherman because more than one ball fan has remarked that he local aide, Matty is no mean bat- Craigengower ...
8 ber either, and more often than seems to be catching the balls as Taikoo R.C...... 7 A Kowloon 0.0.... 7
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8 not be puts the pill way past right easily as if he was using a fishing net! Tommy Chinn at left-Beld field for a two or three-bagger. Civil Service... 7
completes the line-up, and a very Club de Recreio. 6 3 0
aeful side at that too! Robert Police B.C.
Dollar" Tom has been regular figure in local baseball for ever so
Omar (C.C.C.) (K.D.R.C.). Edwards (Y.C) v.
(C.$.0.0.).
Beer (C.C.C.) v. Wotherspoon
(T.R.C.). Drummond (T.R.C.) v. Atkinson
(K.D.R.C.). Hyde-Lay (K.C.C.) v. C. G. Suva
(C. de R.). Lammert (K.C.C.). Grimritt
(C.S.C.C.). Arculli C.C.C.) v. Yvanovitch (C.
de R.).
Gow Gutierrez (C. de R.) v.
(K.B.G.C.).
Brown (K.D.H.C.). Macfarlane
(Y.C.).
.C.) v. Luz (C. de R.).
Shaw (Y.C.) v.
A few matches in the first round were decided since the last results were published. The third player for Club de Recreio who qualified to enter the second round did so by virtue of a walk over. The follow ing results are to hand; the winner of which appears in the 'pairs given above:
G. R. Edwards (Y.C.) beat H. Hampton (K.C.C.) 21-15. LE Lammert (K.C.C.) bent E.
L Holland (0.8.C.C.) 21-12 W. Macfarlane (Y.C.) beat E. R. Davies (C.B.C.C.) #1-11. L.A. Gutierrez (C. de R.) walk over R. Hall (K.B.G.C.).
LEAGUE TABLES.
Division 1.
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he has the ball know how his bee. For the last two seasons Tom seem- liners travel, and when Terry's at
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For Agat. Up. Kowloon-B.G.C. 369 338:31 Kowloon D.R.C. 438 35781 Craigengawer... 431 4181 Taikoo H.C... 399 400 Kowloon C.C... 300 412 40 99 Civil Serivce 397 41940
9 Club de Recreio 351 3000 Police R.C... 383 413
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batoh you out fielders, get ready to chase, the ball!
The second base" will be looked after by Casey" Fung who learnt P. W. D. L Pt how to play ball in the States when he was schooling there. He has had considerable experience in local baseball too, and it is delt that he
C. M. 6. Alves (C. de B) best G.
Hargreaves (P.R.C.) inferen second round tie. Winner gained the verdict in the last
... B Civil Service head after 20-20 score.
Craigengower.... 7 5 Northern papers report the ac- Taikoo R.O. ceptance by the Shanghai Lawn Yacht Club
Bowls Association of the invitation Electric R.C.74 sent by the local Association to Kowloon G.B.C. 8 4 visit Hong Kong for the Interport Club de Recreio & match this year. According to pre- Kowloon 0.0. sent arrangements the team will
due to lack of practics. Still, he
is quite a useful man to have in any team, and when he does make a hit-and he usually does every- upit frequently time he is means a two-bagger.
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The gains on Sunday night to be will not fail to justify his inclusion, a good one, with plenty of thrills, Kwok will mount-guard over Big and members of the public who No. 3, and a pretty good man at wish to see the play are advised to
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For Agst. Up. Da.
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teber. A move has already ben Yacht Club- made to ascertain from the Clubs Electric R.C... 408 438 the names of those who are wiling Kowlcon B.G.C. 495 455 to take the trip. It may be Club de Recraic 432 484. interest to recall that Shanghai Kowloon 0.0... 330 506
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that too. This snappy ball-player get to the ground early, an there is turned out for South China last bound to be a rush for seata, season, and has a very useful pair fear, however, that the local "stars" of mitts plis a throw like the kiek will not figure too well, for it must be remembered that they have of a male!
never played together as a team, and moreover have not had any practice this year individually, since
And now we come to Hachiuma the bantain Catcher, short-stop, out-felder Hach
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take on any position, but those give baseballers a ground to play. who remember how successfully he on. Anyway the boys can be relied " or "cat" curves, on to do their staff, and may the
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