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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1929.
SOMERSETS LOSE TOPICAL NOTES ON
"A." TO V.R.C.
SMALL ATTENDANCE AT
YESTERDAY'S GAME.
A ONE-SIDED MATCH.
[BY WATERMAN."]
'AQUATICS.
MR. LOGAN AND CRITICS OF THE V.R.C.
SOME CHARGES REFUTED.
[BY WATERMAN."}
Tennis Notes.
The straggle for honours in the "C" Division has ended, South In China emerging victorious. their last match, played a weak ago, they beat Recreio as expected. The result has definitely settled the leading positions of the divi sion, Chinese Recreation Club and
positions respectively.
AMERICAN POLO.
ENGLISH MATCH IN SEPTEMBER.
REPLACING LOST STARS,
[By Arthur M. Quisenberry,)
:་
GIANT METEORITE.ied of the mass in drder that it
STONE WEIGHTING 50
TONS.
ONE-THIRD OF NICKEL.
it
might be analyzed. The Transvaal Chamber of Mines at Johannesburg offered their laboratories at the Witwatersrand Co-operative Smelt-
TRAINED ROOSTER
SUNDAY AT QUEEN'S
ing Works for the purpose of a M. Torcat and his "troupe ""of metallurgical test, and the result 60 game roosters ate to appear at shows that the meteorite held the Queen's Theatre for a short
"' com-
third pare nickel, whereas meteoria season commencing Sunday, 00- iron usually only contains a tenth.cording to a special advertisement
in this issue. Export of Meteorite. An American astronomer, Dr. W.
At a luncheon party given recent- L. Luyten, stationed at the obser-
Several other unique featuresly in Tientsin by members of the ratory established by Harvard University in Bloemfontein, South characterize the Grootfontein stone, Rotary Club in honour of Mr. and New York-Along with the zest Africa, has just reported a most and details, have been forwarded Mrs. Torent, the former, during extraordinary meteorite, which he not only to all the experts in Africa the course of a speech thanking the Recreio fallowing the winners of which has been added to the nation discovered amid the desolate Groot- but to museums in America and club for its kind support explained Europe. When this great metal that he was a doctor ef veterinary the Shield for, the second and third al open polo championship to be fontain district of the Mandated erashed through the heavens to the science and had devated the whole
that adjoins this played in September, by the an Territory
desert is unknown, but in all like of his life to the study of birds, dominica.
lihood it was not long ago by The birds in his present nouncement that Earl Hopping,
In the unfertile soil of a very geological standards. The meteorite
pany all bad sense" and were sparsely peopled countryside he is not hidden bolow the soil, as ablo to use it to advantage, Al- This is the first time in the his St.. will be on hand with a team Readers interested in aquaties tory of the League that South composed of three English stars and found a block of nickel-iron that is would be the case if it were very though difficult to train, they never forgot. Each bird knows when it any other meteorite hitherto known. Being a patriotic American, Dr. was time to do its work and got Somerset Light Infantry, by two will have read with interest the China have won a Shield, and they himself, has arisen the question larger, by a goodly margin, than ancient.
De larger size are rumoured to exist in take this specimen to his country, stage. They were intelligens but
fontein specimen bas the merit of ment of South West Africa, which | Some of them were very old and being definitely exposed to the air has jurisdiction in the Grootfontein they had one 24 years of age yet and it has been photographed. district, some time ago passed still perfectly good at his work."
law forbidding the export of such subjects, smaller.specimens of which. are by no means uncommon in that region.
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The V.R.C. "A" defeated the
goals to nil in a one sided match at report of the doings at the last are to be congratulated on their whether the United States can find | Although one or two stones of even | Luyten would, of course, like to quite excited before going on the.
night fête of the V.R.C., but no
success. Their record for the cur
adequate replacements for
Both goals were scored in the first reference has so far been, made to rent season in the "C" Division vereaux Milburn, J. Watson Webb Arizona sad Mexica, the Groot-but he now finds that the govern- very jealous-jealous of each other.
the V.R.C. last night.
half by Stewart who was playing centre half, The three forwards of the home team confined themselves to experimenting with various shots and although they had many opportunities to score, they prefer red to try tricks. How they suc ceeded is shown by the scare.
The teams were as follows:- Somersets: Early Howard, Naylor, Fox, Stacy, Mackenzie, Meadows.
V.R.C. . “A” Knight, Weill, Soares, Stewart, Rots Pereira, Gittens, Laing,
Both teams
are
Tuerday's Game, Those interested in water polo will not fail to watch the match fixed for Tuesday afternoon next, when the V.R.C. "A" will meet the Chinese "B" hitherto undefeated. Supporters of the two sides are confident and a good game should be seen. At one time, I held the opinion that the V.R.C. were too good for the Chinese, but in view of the latter's recent form only a bold prophet would predict anything like a run- 'away victory for the V.R.C. The match should be hard-fought with one or two goals between the teams At the Gnish
The League Table, The following is the position to date of the teams in the league - P. W. D. L. T. A. P. 16 1 10 V.R.C. "A" 6'3 Chinese "B" 4 4 16 3 B 44-13 3 8. Kowloon "A"
23 10 6 V.R.C. "B Navy
5 23 6 17
3 6 10 4 K.O.S.B. "A" 39 Kowloon "B"... 311 3 0 19 3 Chinese "A"... 5 1 4 6 9 2 Someracts **** 5 1 4 8 17 2 K.O.S.B. "B" 5-13 14 1
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Next Week's Games. The matches for the sixth round are as follows:- Sept.
2.Somersets
Kowloon "B." Chinese "A" . Kowloon "A" 3 Chinese "B" r. V.R.C. "A".
K.O.S.B. "B". K.0.8.B. "A.”
4 Royal Navy. V.R.C. "B."
one.
HOME CRICKET.
A CLOSE FINISH LIKELY.
LANCASHIRE'S CHANCE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}¦ ̧
LONDON, August 27. The position in the County Cham pionship has become an interesting Yorkshire and Notts stil have two matches to play, and Lancashire one.. *The present positions of the leaders are:-
Notta Yorkshire
Lancashire
Sussex Gloucester.
Games No. of Played. Points.
90
, 147
06.
140
97
140
27
137
27
137
Results. :
At Northampton, Northampton- shire defeated Worcestershire by 213 runs. Scores:→→
beat R.A.0.0.
Mr., W. Logan's speech in defence is as follow:- of the F.R.C., made prior to the prize distribution after midnight. As Mr. Logan's speech is of interest in view of some criticisms levelled at the V.R.C. recently by a corres pondent, I reproduce the speech in full. Mr. Logan said:
"Definitely it is against the Com- mittee's wish to enter into commu- nication with people who wrote to the papers under a som de plume. For the benefit of visitors and members also, who are sometimes
unaware of what takes place at Committee meetings, I feel that some explanation should be given them in regard to a letter appear- ing some days ago in one of the local papers signed 'Spectator.'
Spectator'
best Creagengower beat Recreio beat Hong Kong C.C. best Chinese R.C. beut Civil Service beat R.E. & S.
beat Indian R.C...
Sets. 7.2 7-9
-7-2
*
B-1
9-0 8-1
The following are records of other Clubs who have completed their
Axtures:
"Division,
CHINESE R.C...
Sets. 9-0
best R.A.0.C. beat Craigengower beat Recreio ....... beat Hong Kong C.C.
4+0
5-1
7.2
beat Civil Service C.C.
5-1
beat R.E. & S.
6.3
beat 1.R.C.
8-1
Jost to South China
4-5
RECRE10.
Sets. *.9 9:0 7.9
7-2
9.0
7.9
9.7
Ita
beat R.A.O.C.
heat Craigengower ........ beat Hong Kong C.C beat Civil Service C.C. beat R.E. & S. beat LR.C.
lost to South China lost to C.R.C.
4/
The season is now almost at an
"The first thing mentioned is the seating accommodation provided by the V.B.C. at our night fêtes. In this I regret to say, may have ground for grousing. Our accommodation is very limited, but we do our best to provide space for our members and their friends in accordance with plans sanctioned by the Public Works Department. The Governor and his party occupy identical seats with those who you have been occupying to-night. If one goes to watch a football match he has to put up with the same Bo- called inconvenience. If 'Spectator' hus any frasible remedy to suggest or any complaints, his proper con- duct should be to see the Honorary Secretary, who would submit his views to the Committee, whose de- sire it is to do all they can for the convenience and comfort of members and their friends'
"The next point mentioned in greater success than anticipated. the letter is that we are squatting with no encumbrances yet.' Let me flatly contradict this statement. We pay the Government yearly licence, as the Cricket Club and other Clubs do; also in addition, we are assessed and pay taxes to the Government.
"The worst accusation brought forward by Spectator' is that we had the audacity during the re- cent distressing water crisis to sug-
end, and as the principal results and struggles are already over, the remaining fixtures will not attract much attention.
There notes are
therefore the last for this season, which has proved to be a much
FOOTBALL.
EASTERN F.C.. ROYAL
MARINES.
The following players will repre- sent the Eastern Football Club in
and Malcolm Stevenson.
In some quarters here there per sists a belief that Great Britain's hopes for a victory in the forthcom ing international matches of 1030 rests on the premise that the Unit ed States will be unable to produce suitable substitutes for the three international veterans who have
retired from such fast competition.
The Old Guard.
The passing of this trio, referred to as the "Old Guard," forces the United States, as will surely be the case in Davis Cup tennis next year; to place their main reliance on a young team when England chal- lenges next September.
The team which will accompany Mr. Hopping and play in the open tourney is considered a strong four and is believed by some to be of suficient strength to win the title unless the strongest United States players are united on one team, which, from a study of past records, does not necessarily follow
A Long Trek. Dr. Luyten estimates the weight as fifty tone, which is nearly twice as much as that of the famous shooting star brought by Admiral Peary from Greenland and which hitherto constituted the largest authenticated example.
away.
Even should the removal be at
be extremely tempted, it will dificult as there are no facilities for lifting or shifting the great block. Eventually it is expected one Rumours about the existence of of the South African museums will this massive relic have been told in, send an expedition to bring it the Kaffir kraals for many years, but it was not till this year that a qualified investigator, in the person of Dr. Luyten, set out from the railhead in wagons and motor cars Hoba West," miles for the farm, away from the nearest settlement.
On the occasion of this trek the American took careful photographs, and caused a small fragment to be
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Lanes. v. Kampahize. At Manchester, Lancashire defeat- Northanta 413 runs (Bakewell 119)ed Hampshire by three wickets. and 185 runs for 3 wickets, declar Scores:
Hampshire runs (Hopwood & ød.
Worcester 172 runs (Clark 5 wkta for 34) and. 108 runs (Tyldesley, R. for 97 runs) and 193 runs (Fox, V.6 for 32). 100 not out).
· Bémerset v. Middlesex,
beat At Taunton, Middlesex Somersetshirs by 164 runs. Scores:
Middlesex 406 runs (B. W. Robins 108) and 218 runs for 2 wickets, not aut. declared (N. Haig 100 Hendren 103 not out).
Somerset 245 runs and 219 rune (Robins 9 for 43).
Surrey, Yorkshire.
1.
At the Oval, Surrey obtained first innings paints from Yorkshire. Scores:
#
Yorkshire 304 runs (Oldroyd 140; Gregory 5 for 64) and 315 runs for 1 wicket (Holmes 149; Sutcliffe 123 not out).
Surrey 408 runs (Sandham 187). Bussex. Notts."
At Brighton, Sussex led Natts on the first innings, Scores:
Notts 267 runs (Gunn, G. 109 not out; Tate & for 71) and 333 runs for 3 wickets..
Sussex 982 runa.
(Continued on next Qolumn.)"
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Lancashire 00 runa and 330 runs for 7 wickets (Boyes & for 52).
Laicoster, Essex,
4.
At Chesterfield, Derbyshire ob- tained first innings points from Glamorgan, Scores:-
PRESENTATION OF KING'S
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Yale and Harvard, not to men-. tion several other universities, have leveloped players of mach pro- mise-one or two of whom may de The new Police Depot at Thom-velop to such an extent that they son Road, Singapore, was the scene may be used as alternates if not re- of an impressive police parade last gulars on the U.S. team, week, the occasion being the pre- sentation, by H.E. the Governor, Sir Hugh Clifford, of the King's Medal to Inspector Bernard Scott and a reward to. Detective Police Constable Hashim bin Mat.
There Was turnout of 800 European and Asiatic officers and detachments from the various divi sions. The Hon. Mr. H. Fairburn, Inspector-General of Police, and Mr. A. J. Sheedy, Chief Police Officer, were also present.
*
Impressive Farado,
"
According to cabled advice, It is understood that some British critics take the position that their team experience of the men on will enhance their chance of sweep- ing through to victory in the his taric international matches.
An Armed Ulaah. The Governor then addressed the force and complimented them on the high efficiency of the work done by them as a whole in the Straite Settlements.
The parade was impressive and smart and was under the Command
Mr. Churchill read the report of Mr. Lindon, A.S.P., (Comman-
sent by His Excellency to the Rt. At Southend, Essex lost firat dant, Police Depot). Others in
Hoa. L.C.M.8. Amery, M.P., Colo- nial Office, and the report of the innings points to Leicestershire. charge were Mr. Tongue, A.S.P., Mr. Maliard, A.S.P., and Mr. Mac
Inspector-General of Police in the Scores:
Leicester 288 runs and 190 for 8 Millan, A.B.P.
incidents during which the officers wickets, declared.
Sir Hugh Clifford, accompanied distinguished themselves. Essex 187 runs and 101 runs for 5 by Mr. Churchill, arrived at 8
distinguished Inspector Scott wickets (O'Connor 110)..
o'clock and the Police Band, which Derby v. Glamorgan.. was in attendance, played the Nahimself some time ago when there tional Anthem and as His Excel was an armed clash between two Street. Inspector Scott arrived on was-given, lency alighted the Royal Salute rival gangs of Chinese near Arab the scene and tackled one gunman His Excellency, who was receiv while another fired at him. For ed by the Inspector-General of Po-tunately, the weapon misfired and lice, then proceeded to the centre Inspector Scott tackled the other of the ground and inspected the man. Police reinforcements arriv. ranks.
ed and some captures were made.
Hashim hin Mat was the man who stood side by side together with the Chinese Detective Police Con-
Avenue and fought five Chinese gun- stable, since deceased. at Sims men, two of whom were killed. He received a reward of 8250 and a letter of commendation.
Derby 359 runs,
Glamorgan 179.runs (Slater 5 for 30) and, following-on, 106 rons for
wickets.
Kent v. South Africa,
4
At Canterbury, Kent drow with the South Africans. Scores:-
South Africa 491 runs for 7 wickets, declared (E. L. Dalton 167) and 237 runs (Dalton 110 not out; Ashdown & for 70).
Inspector Scott advanced to his Excellency and received his decora tion and Hashim bin Mat follow ed doing likewise, His Excellency turn and congratulated them warm- shock bands with the officers in
Kent 430 runs (Ames 145 and 123 15. runs for one wicket.
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