Sports News
YACHTING.
2ND LADIES' CHAMPION-
SHIP RACE.
The 2nd Ladies' Championship Race was held yesterday, Colleen winning the H Class and Speed well the "TY & G Clases."
The course. was:-1 Channel Hooks (P.), Kowloon Rocks (P.), 3 Channel Rocks (S.), 4 Cuat Rock Mark Boat (F.). Distance: 6.1 miles.
THE RESULTS.
H" Clas5," (Started 3 pim.)
TIMES.
Finished. Corrected.
4.12.18
Diana (3)
4.10.16
Colleen (1) ...... 4.13,52
4.09.19
Dorothea (2)
... 4.14.30
4.09.555.5
"I." "Y" and "G" Classes,
(Started 3.05 p.m.)
TIMES.
Finished. Corrected.
Scratch
Daphne (7) 4.1.2 Haleyon (5) .... 4.29.43. Why Wonder (4) 4,27,48 Wings (3) ........ 1,97,03 Múcnose (0) ... 4.29.11 Boojum (2) .... 4.26.33 Speedwell (1)... 4.26.10 Adanac (8)
4.99.05
REFEREE'S WORK DOUBLED.
RESULT OF AN ALTERED LAW.
PLAY SPEEDED UP, BUT
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GOLF NOTES.
GOVERNOR'S SHIELD.
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THE HONG KONG DAILY
Good progress has been made in the first round matches, and the only match still to be played is that between the A.P.C. and Mac Kindon MacKenzie.
Close finishes were the order of the day in early every enso.
Rosults.
Arnold & Co. beat the Kowloon
Canton Railway 2 up... P.W.D. bent the Bank Line £
and I.
C.P.R. beat the Royal Artillery
'g and 1.
Dodwells beat the Education
Department 3 and 2. Deacons hent the Crown Solici
tors at the 19th.
Caldbeck MacGregors heat the H.K, & Kowloon Wharf 5 and 4. University beat Linstead & Davis
3 and 9.
Hong Kong at Play.
NOTES AND COMMENTS ON LOCAL RACING.
[BY " BROADCASTER.")
This Saturday will see the end of the 1990 racing season of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and some- very good sport ought to be wit messed, in view of the excelent fare provided over the last week-end. The various improvements intro- duced at the racecourse this year are very much appreciated by the public, but there are one or two little Gnishing touches still to be added which will complete the schume. The whole thing should be in thorough working order by the annual meeting, and no doubt the enterprise of the Jockey Clab will mean better racing in the Colony generally, as more and more." een- being the sport ara noticed on all sides.
PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1929.
THE SPIRIT OF THE
GAME.
ARTIFICIAL VALUES.
THE SAFETY FIRST" MENACE,
DELIGHTFUL PERFORM-
ANCE.
The Samoan Dancers.
When
quite unexpectedly, at the end of last week, I learnt that they were to return to Hong Kong, I felt that it was the best piece of news I had heard for a very long time. And": then I wondered-doubted as one must always doubt, if the passing of the months had robbed them of their unique charm, their anisophis- tication. Could they have travelled through China and Japan giving almost daily performances without becoming just performers ?
Is it not a traventy of cricket, too, | SAMOAN DANCERS. that the principle on which a side enters a match in that of safety first Surely it is in the last in- nings of a match, if at all, that a side should set their minds and con- centrate their energics against de- featt In such innings as these back-to-the wall battling has an in- terest which safety play in the first The cricket season is ending in stage of a match can never arouse. of arst innings an atmosphere of joy and liveliness The advocates more in keeping with the spirit of points have argued that they give the game than has been experienced an interest to a match which in for many seasons past. The Southevitably, must be drawn, or which Africans have delighted, everybody is shortened by rain, but experience by their great record-making fight has shown that the giving of points in the final Test match at Kenning- ton Oval; the country champion- creates the draw, and that but for ship has developed into a fine sport- these even in a short match genuine ing contest the issue of which has been open until the last week of attempts to force a win are avoided the campaign. This of course 18 because of the first innings bogey. an ideal ending of the season's In a long matah, what can be more dreary than the playing out of the tournament. Yet one ventures to say that the winning or losing of last afternoon in circumstances that the county championship is not, in muke, runs of not the slightest itself, a reflex of the real spirit of value? cricket; also, that the time surely has come when players, county offi
It is, perhaps, platitudinans to cials, and the public at larg. should unite in an endeavour to recapture | remark that cricket is nog au exact the spirit of the game as we used science, from which luck and eccen to know it before championship tricities can be deleted. The team The outstanding feature of Satur-points, first innings leads, and that win the toss and get the best day's spurt was the excellent riding technicalities that now hedge round of the wicket to-day may to-morrow of Mr. G. C. de Roza, who will
the tournament were introduced. have precisely the opposite experi- It would be futile now to ignore ence, Luck, in fact, is one of the no doubt command a large follow- ing this week-end. The masterly the fact that this is a competitive special properties of the game, and way in which One Third
grown up to look upon the results in the course of a season. This of of sport in all its branches as the itself is a condemnation of the primary object for which they play points system now in force. From It is true that the ery of win, ie, what one hears, the strongest ad or wrangle is not now heard, and vocates of first innings advantage that, if it were, the spirit it repre- have changed their minds, and rents would not be tolerated. Even there is a practical certainty that so, it has been more than ever ne- during the winter the constitution cessary to recall the dictum that of the county championship will player should not be proud that he again be pat into the melting pot. Whatever is done, it is most desir able that the artificial value now put upon a first innings lead should, be eliminated.
verts
to
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The Law of Averages,
At the Theatre Royal last night I was to find a treasured memory enacted again. Not quite the same, perhaps. Lei Ilima from a delightful talented child has developed her genius and become a most finished little artiste. Losing nothing she has gained enormously. Feliani, the other elfin child, has developed too, becoming less of a figure from, a fairy story and yet still remaining a child. She dances with quite extraordinary skill, but never as if each step were calcula d and exact according to a lesson. And Princess Roselan, the prima donna of the troupe, has brought a new richness and fullness to her bird-like singing control, and as lovely a voice as ever.
B. & S. heat the Royal Engineers brought home a short head in frontage. The younger generation have the law of average makes it balance voice... It is now perfectly under
at the such. Davie Hoag beat the H.K. &
Shanghai Bank 2 nad 1. R.A. M.C. beat Imperial Chemicals
2 up.
The Club Championship. It is unfortunate that Wrigley and Marton meet in the first round, and in future it might be worth "Considering seeding," the players who return to the four lowest scores in the Jasper Clark Cup.
The General Meeting.
of Christmas Chimes, ridden by Mr. Heard, was a great tribute to Mr. da Roza's riding, and all doubt as to his undoubted skill at the game was set aside when he brought affa sreond win in the last race of the day, when Monterey Bay ac a very classy field. counted for Again Mr. da Ruza accounted for
Mr. Heard, who was riding the Duke of Chantilly. Here was in- deed a meritorious win, for in that field Monterey Bay was certainly not the best pony, but Mr. da Roza kept him in front (admittedly by a small margin) all the way
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BOXING
CITY HALL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th, At 9.15 pm.
Heavy Weight Championship of The Colony
HMS.Marazion "
The men have profited by these months of experience as well, but in not quite the same way. the gaining of precision and ecm- petence they appear to have lost something of their light-heartedness and pleasure in their own cleverness which was so delightful to watch. A. B. ROWLES had won, but that he had played the game." In the best Rugby
thing unique to offer, something Union football to-day one of the
which is very badly needed in this world of materialism, whose enter- pleasing sights is to see the mem
There are those who will propose tainments are in the main artificia! bers of the losing side cheer the winners and the latter respond as that only victories should count, and tinged with a rather sordid the teams leave the field. Cricke and for this there is much to be calculation of the percentages of ters are naturally less demonstra-said. On the other hand, it is a pathos, heraics and
sex appeal tive, though many a quiet word of question for consideration whether which will draw the most money. congratulation is given by the los diawo matches should be ignored or They are reminding us that dancing and singing were, and should be, the ing side to the men who have de placed on an equal footing so far feated them..
as values in the championship are spontaneous expression of a healthy concerned, for, as already indicat-body and a care-free mind, that un- ed, the lack of a draw to-day may troubled happùras is all too rare be that of an opponent to-morrow. thing in the civi sed world. If they can take us for an hour back into To make all drawn games equal in
jamous International L'an Final Jutt will. all probability, he puny over three-quarters of a mil ship has produced more interesting. value is a very different arrange the world of childhood they have a
one of the main causes. A team
Wrigley played good golf again this week-end, and seems to have found the touch of the greens. If be can remain on speaking terms with his putter, I reckon he will: Boxing Eve disappointed the beat Marton next Sunday: In any public by not starting for the long race, which was the principal at ease it should be a great match. traction on the card. Had he done so, he might have won, though One Third's time for the miile and half is remarkable considering the 168 pounds which the animal was carry ing. That Boxing. Eve is the best Seeme indisputable, and it matters little who is in the saddle provided the pony gets going early enough. I don't know what are the plans for
now know they will not suffer this animal for the coming Batur-
through an adverse precentage no day, but there would be very strong
matter where they are placed in support. fer this pany-if it is start- ed in the Autumn Champions. The table, if they fail to win Points now earned are placed to pony did not have a shut at the the credit of those who make them. Champions last year, but in view That of itself is a great gain. But of her present condition, racing the unnatural importance attached fans might with justice calculato
to a first-innings lead still per- on the animal figuring among thesists, and that slow play has caused criticism and annoyance from time to time is largely due to this travesty of match play It has been proved beyond a doubt that the placing of artificial values on & first innings tends to destroy the very soul of cricket. One of the
The general meeting will take place on Tuesday next week(and I understand that Mr. G. S. Arch-
elected Captain for the ensuing I have often been asked whether year.
The items on the business agenda or not the afixide, law ng it stands
juclnde the consideration of now has improved the game or other-beles on the short course. When wise. Although it has been in force these are completed the course will sonte time, it did not take my long measure about 6,300 yards, and break into entirely new country, to come to definite conclusion. whilst the short nine will still be From the point of view of the available for those who desire a player it has evidently had a most quick round.
reduc advantageous effect. The
tion of the number of players tu two-instead of three gives the player much more scope, and al though there are not nearly so many dlīsides during a game now- adays, it is surprising how effec, Lively sunt lacks conspire to put
A man offside.
The subject of a new Cub House is also down for consideration.
Steel Shafts,
starters this season.
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Hiawatha's failure may be looked The R. & A. have legalised the
anine days use of steel shafts in all competi- upon by some 'tions. A few weeks ago it looked wonder; but the pony abriously is
if the hickory interests would
ma in form, as only a month ago prevail a little jonger, but evidently it Lent One Third by five lengths
E.M.B.
AIR CRASH AT LONG ISLAND.
Travesty of Match Play. It has been shown beyond all question that the county champion cricket this season than in any year inent from that of placing a pre-very precious gift to offer. If you since the war, and the abolitionium on a first innings advantage; are tired, over-worked or disillusion- of the precentage system has been also, it is perfectly certain that ifd, go to-night to the Theatre
a draw has but one value, no side Royal will automatically play for it at the beginning of match, Safety first in such cases simply would not
late in the competition when the pay, though there might be a stage avoidance of defeat would be a necessity, in which case the oppos ing side would naturally be all the HUGE FOKKER AND PRIVATE keener to frustrate the intention. pionship are made, it is to be hoped But whatever, changes in the chain- the cultivation of the real spirit of the game will be the one and only guiding principle. Away with all artificial values and irritating. re- strictions. Let cricket once more
cricket.
ters, now serving the Empire in a
the R. & A have decided that steel over the mile, and quarter while most eminent of England cricke shafts were bound to come sooner conceding is. The pony, 1 hear, Of course, if the attackers would later, and have come into line will start for the Antumn Chur-distant part of the world, made
with America in legalising thempions and a very good race should
carry out the law-and they have several methods at their disposal--- the strategy, of the defenders could casily be overcome.
I have often wer defenders plae ing themselves in such a position as to leave the attacking centre for ward with only the goalkeeper ahead of him, and when he has Fun forward to take a pass, from behind he has expressed surprise at being given offside, surprised at the decision, but with
He has not loeti
the situation of himself,
Why should not attackers observe the movements of defenders on such occasions as these The forward could always be onside if he moved accordingly. So much for the men. in the middle.
Continual Stoppages.
The offside law could always be Frustrated by concerted action on the part of the wingers and others. If the ball were swung out to the wing, and the rest of the team kept behind the winger in possession, they could not be offside, for Law When a player plays the ball, any player of the same side, who at such moment of play. ing is near to his opponents' goal fine, is out of play." That being so, the converse is also true, hence the players being behind the winger would be onside.
6. states.
To make the case equally safe, if the winger took the ball up his wing and then put the ball into the centre with a back pass, those coming up to receive it could not possibly be offside irrespective of how many players were in front of them when the ball was last played.
I have known games in the olden days of offside, when the game con aisted of free kick after free kick, and the playing space extended to about twenty yards on each side of the halfway line. There were thus continual stoppages in no way conducive to spectators' enjoyment, and very often one heard the ery of "Play the game!".
I maintain they were playing the
"KADE,
56, int i vit hole who for (Continued on next Oolumn.)
TOW."
Browz-Stewart.
& perfectly correct forecast of the be seen, if only one could be sure trend of play that would result from of Rosing Eve's appearance as well a first innings lead when the scheme ns that of One Third, Christine
for establishing the pointe prin- This match was successfully teed Chimes and Monterey Bay. Mr. Ho ciple first came under discussion. up yesterday at the Cathedral, and Kom Tong. I feel sure, will not you are making two matches in the happy air drove off before an
be left in the cold, and his Majestic one," he said, and the first will interosted gathering. They are due Hall will be seen on the field, as become the greater because the team Brown, golfers will love a to sail for England soon. In this popular Chinese sportsman winning the toss will concentrate
most generally is represented in ±}]
upen a first innings advantage.". delightful opponent.
In Dora Stewart, Hong Kong will miss one, his inst public performance will not among most county teams, though. principal races. Winsome Stag on
This has proved to be the fact who, whilst she has been in the see the starter in the Autumn Cham-happily, not against all. There Colony, has endeared hervel: to pions, but he is good aninial could he no better example of the
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everyone who has been fortunate nevertheless and should do well. enough to meet her. Best of luck to them both, and they will always he sure of a welcome should they ever return to Hong Kong.
into the trap set, for them who were not playing as they should
As far as the duties of a referee
the real
evil effect of the first innings points system than was furnished in the good support in the Champions in Trent Bridge recently. When he Christmas Chines will command Notts and Lancashire match at spite of his beating. To lose by had got the first innings lead the shrt head is indeed hard luck, and acting Notts captain allowed a use one can be certain that Mr. Heardless quantity of runs to accumulate, will use every enedavour to make leaving his side with no chance of amends next Saturday. At a winning and his opponents with lighter weight Christmas Chimes nothing practical to accomplish ex- can do wonders, and he will pro pt sitting on the splice." Would are concerned, I consider that in ably pull it off this week-end. Monit not have been more those days he had a much easier terey Bay's time of 2.37.1 may de spirit of cricket if the first-innings time than is possible to-day. More eide his owners to send him out. advantage had been ignored and a often than not the position of the He is classy enough, being at one genuine attempt made to win the backs determined the extent of the time looked upon as a likely Derbymatch, even at the risk of losing it 1 playing area, but to-day it is so winner. Majestic Hall was a morni (Cantinued on next Column.) risky to attempt to play the offside winner on Saturday, and is another game that it is seldom resorted to animal that will be well supported The result is that play now takes notwithstanding his failure place from goal-line to goal-line, Saturday last. A good race with is Young Pretender's second includ and the referee must be fit enough very fast time should be seen. ed, as both these ponies were dis- to move about with it, otherwise
qualified. he will find himself in positions which will not assist him to give a correct decision.
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Noukhail, The Ape, and King's Falloch will have to be reckoned with in the, sub's tussle. Noukhail True, he has the assistance of two and King's Falloch have both linesmen, and I have always found proved their worth over the mile" these most helpful, particularly on and quarter, and I expect these two. points of offside. By a working to have a gruelling race. The Ape understanding there can always be might find the distance too lops at least one of the three officials but should not be surprised to
in a position to judge. It may in-. are him come up with a great burst terest many to know that a referee at the end to win the race, as he is | has every right to ask the decision fighting fit and throughly game.
of a linesman and to act upon it, They, too, are men of integrity, and
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For the second half of this year's.
Successful Jockeys.
Mr. Harriman Mr. Roza Mr. Soares Mr. Heard Mr. Charles Mr. Arnold
Mr. S. Y. Laing Mr. Newbiggin Mr. Loo
Mr. Backhouse Mr. Bulteel.
1st 2nd 3rd
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HOUSE DESTROYED.
New York, Nov. 27.-Careening along at a furious rate and clip- ping off telephone poles, chimney tops and radio serials as though they were so many straws, the Fok- ker F-32, largest aeroplane ever built in the United States, crashed into the side of a house at Carle-
CINEMA FIRMS IN TROUBLE. place, Long Island, and burst into
flames.
Both the aeroplane and the house. were destroyed before the work of
L. STOKER MANN
H.M.S." Cornwail “
Welter Weight Championship of The Colony
L. S. CREIGHTON
H.M.S."Cornwall"
L STOKER
MORRISH H.M.S."Hermes
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GIFTS of BLANKETS, Part-worn Company.
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