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CRICKET NOTES.
RECREIO'S NARROW
SHAVE.
(Br". B. W."]
The Recreio skipper must have had many an anxious moment on Saturday when his side was all out for the paltry score of 73 in the league ́ match against the R.A.S.C. The Portuguese lads were unfor. tunate in losing Guterres early and after he had gone, the next two batsmen soon followed J, E, Noron ha, F. J. Remedios and D. P. Xavier tried to pull the game round but the bowlers were, by this time, sending down good 'uns. Langmaid handled bis attack very well and although only one of the total of twenty-two overs was a maiden, 70
runs were all that were taken off the remaining twenty-one, or 198 balls. The odd three came from tras. Simpson was turning the ball from the leg a great deal and he
had 3 wickets for 14 runs.
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The University scored their first victory of the season at Pokfulam. 1 am indeed surprised that they
H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
OPENING MATCHES
YESTERDAY.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1930.
Considerable interest centred in the opening matches yesterday of the Hong Kong Cricket Club Tournament, which includes both the Open Singles and Open Doubles Championships of the Colony,
Honda was the chief drawing card. He opposed H. Lo in the principal court in the Open Singles, and, as expected, won his way into the second round. Lo put up au extraordinary good performance, especially in the first set, in which he delighted the spectators by matching the ex-Champion with a dashing and enterprising display, featured by hard drives and coun- ter drives, often being successful by a surprising visit to the net. After being down, he forged ahead and by dint of some accurate side line drives took three games at a stretch to lead at 5-4 Honda, however, equalised, and in the struggle that followed for the set the Japanese had to go all out to
Hong Kong at Play.
SOME NOTES FOR THE RACEGOER.
[BY "BROADCASTER."]
The annual races are now less than two weeks away, but the Derby position is as open as ever, and the mote one weighs up the chances the more perplexed one becomes as to The training times, the winner. published regularly in this paper, show that practically every stable is in possession of a likely starter, and there is ground to anticipate a field much larger than we have seen in Hong Kong for some years past. The Dunbar stable is expect ed by some to carry off the honours with Diana Bay, a pony reputed to have performed excellently in Shanghai, and to have cost its owner a small fortune. Diana Bay has yet to be stretched, and until one seca a real trial of this animal's capabilities it would be difficult to say just what he is likely to do. In any case, even if Diana Bay is all he is reputed to be," he will find sufficient opposition to make the race interesting.
The racing this year being five days, owners will have
over two
MURDERED MAN'S
DIARY.
CLUE TO DRUG TRAFFIC.
15 ARRESTED IN RAID IN NEW YORK.
Two of the greatest mysteries of the underworld of New York--the murder of Arnold Rothstein, prince of gamblers, and the murders of Frank Mariow and Frankio Yale, two gang leaders-where linked re Federal narcotic oently when agents in New York swept down on wholesale dealers in drugs and arrested fifteen men, one of them "dope" ring with leader of a ramifications all over America.
The Federal agents carried out their raid from information found in diaries and documents of Arnold Rothstein. A list of telephone num bers "frequently called by the
dead gambler's papers.. drug dealers was found among the
One of the telephone numbers was that of 3ft. Albert H. Vitale, a magistrate, whose activities are al- rendy the subject of an inquiry by the American Bar Association..
"Dope "Boast.
Another list of "customers" was alina Louis Black, who boasted to found in the bag of Luis Frecarona, "the officers who arrested him that be could supply £400,000 worth of
hours at twenty-four "' dope " notice...
Meanwhile the trial of ex-detec
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have not more than one win to the win, which be succeeded at 10-8 days in which to try out their tivo Arthur Johnson, one of the
credit out of the five matches play rd. They are a good all-round side and Hiptools leads his men well, but-well, there is always that "but" in cricket. However, so go back to last Sunday's game. The Endergraduates batted first and it was indeed sporting of their skip- per to declare with only 125 runs on the board. It proved a wise th well as a sporting move as Hiptoola was in his deadliest form with the ball and secured six wickets for only two runs apiece. A very good
piece of work.
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after Lo had led again at 8-7. From then on Honda bad obviously the measure of his opponent and al- though Lo played pluckily and de- terminedly the Japaneer had the control most of the time, eventually winning by three sets to love.
Tho
Ho Ka Lau, the Chinese R.C. champion, also qualified for the second round in the same event by defeating F. Grose. Long rallies brightened up the match, which was an interesting one to watch, winner's experience carried him through many a time, and it was pleasant to see Grose tackling Ho Ka Cau at the net. Then exchanges became fast, and usually ended with a fine shot by either player.
Y. Sajiki contested Capt. E. C. The Kowloon juniors were really rather doing too much when they Etherington in a long drawn strug- trounced their first cleven to the gle which had to be stopped on ac- tune of fifty odd runs. George Lee, count of failing light, when the their veteran showed that be could former led at 6-0, 6-9, 12-14. It will still do his hit and bowled extreme-be continued to-day. ly well. There were onc other friendlies besides this game and were very keenly fought out.
There will be three league matches Recreto- on Saturday and the
or two
Several other matches were also decided, the results of which appear
below:
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Yew Man Kit, who is unfor- University affair ought to be par- tunately in disposed has scratched ticularly interesting. The first from the championships, conceding named play at home and that should walk over to Y. Hachiuma in the prove to be a big advantage The Open Singles, and, with Grose, to Pokfulam lads can be relied on to T. Honda and T. Akiyama in the put up a good fight and now that Open Doubles. they have struck a winning voin, I should not be at all surprised if they returned with full points
The Hong Kong Cricket Club -Craigengower game should result in a walk-over for the former while the R.E. & S. will very probably beat the R.A.0.0. at Sookurgoo.
This
animals before the Derby. will be particularly convenient to such stables as have more than one likely starter, for in the first two days this season's grifhas can start entirely to their class, besides be- ing entitled to start in five other racea open to "all China Ponies. Compated with previous years, "therefore, owners of griffins are much better off this year, and by Derby Day the public may be able
in no less than five events confined
guests at the Vitale dinner, is ex- pected to result in startling de- velopments.
Thren men, Daniel Tamascia,
John Savino, and Joseph Catania,
were arrested and charged with robbery. The police also allege that these three were responsible for returning to the guests at the. Vitale dinner the loot stolen dur- ing the hold-up.
Mr.
Vitale recently came into prominence in connection with a to judge to a nicety what at pre-hold-up by gummen at a banquet snt looks. very open race.
given in his honour, when seven and men entered the restaurant robbed the guests of their valuables. subse- The stolen articles Were
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quently mysteriously returned to It the guests, and the hold-up was de- clared to have been a fake. was said to have been arranged by an Italian bootlegger as a ruse to recover an incriminating document from one of the guests who WES himself a gangster.
In the English Derby last year, all the most fancied horses were beaten by a rank outsider in Trigo. Not even those who make it a point to "tip" outsiders mentioned Trigo I do sa likely animal to win. not know if we have such a perfor- mer in Hong Kong this year, but if there one animal which has been talked of much less than any.
These facts came to light during other this season it is Orlando. This big black may upset all the the early stages of the trial of De- "Bays" and the "Stags," and pun-tective Johnson, who had been ters should bear him in mind. He relieved of his revolver during the will be the mount of Dr. Reidy, hold-up, and was subsequently and those who know facing in charged with "dereliction of duty"
on that account, Hong Kong will at once admit that the pony is well served in tho jockey department.
C. Choa and E. Lo have scratch- e to Ng Sze Kwong and Ng Szeto sce one of then carry off the Choung in the Open Doubles.
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RESULTS.
Open Singles. T. Honda beat H. En 10-8,
BODILESS HEART. MADE TO BEAT. LATEST INSTRUMENT TO SAVE LIFE.
A disembodied heart, not only still steadily beating, but writing, as it throbbed, a permanent, me- ticulously precise record of ita pul. sations, was exhibited at Princeton University in a demonstration of the newest instrument developed by science for the advancement of me dicine and the saving of human lives.
Hong Kong Jockeys will have good mounts in the Derby this year, contrary to the general rule, and it will not surprise me in the least- rate. The strongest claim is that of Mr. Harriman, who will be riding The Tiger, one of the fav cured few. The Tiger has a great 6-2,big stride, is a stayer, and has a
will and strong finish,
suit Mr. Harriman admirably, as he is great for the waiting game and can calculate things to & nicety before the final rush." Mr. Charles, on Silver Queen, has more than an outside chance, the mare
The device, invented by Mr. A. being one of the strongest grifins E. Loomis and perfected in colla of the year. She has a great burst boration with Dr. Edmund N. Har- AN of speed at the end Mr. Soares vey, professor of physiology at the has an ideal mount in Lobster university, is called the Loomis Bay-a hard-riding jockey on chronograph. It was shown at the slacker who is capable of much if annual meeting of the National he will only try. Dr. Reidy has Academy of Sciences.
Professor Harvey predicted that Orlando, and probably Mr. Roza
Below will be found the league Ho Ka Lau beat F. Grose 6-2, 7-5, tables, to-date. It will be seen that 6-3. the Club are a point behind the E. Zimmern beat A. H. Crook 6-2, Police with a match in hand. The 6-3, 6-4. championship should rest between these two teams, but I shall be sur- prised if the Club does not retain the shield for another year.
P. W. D. L..Pta. Polien R.C... 0 5 1 0 18 .00 13 Hong Kong C.civ
Recreio
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Open Doubles,
W. C. Hung and Cheng Chi Wing beat E. W. Liang and E, H. Kwok
6-2, 6-2, 0-3.
Li Woon Troi and Li Wai Teo receive v.o. from H. V. Parker and A. Morse.
Club Championship,
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ENGLISHMAN SUPRISES
RIVIERA ROGUES, «
SLUMP IN NEW DANCES.
FOX-TROT OUTSTAYS ITS WELCOME.
2/29
BANK MANAGER'S CONFESSION.
£3,000 FRAUD AFTER 23 YEARS' SERVICE.
A bank manager's confession of thefts of £997 resulted in his be
A. D. Humphreys beat P. W. J.will be riding Blue Heaven. Mr.it would materially. facilitate the With this query a stranger apLondon dance expert), and there ing sentenced at Westminster to
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Kowloon C.C..... 7. Civil Service C.C. 6
4 1 1 13 I
1 12 3 3 3.0 8 D
Planner 6-3, 7-5.
R.E. and R.S.
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0 5
1
3
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Handicap Singles "A"
Craigengower
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University
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R.A.S.O. RA.O.C.
6
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4
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Indian R.C....... 0.2
BASKET BALL.
THE COMING SEASON.
With the re-opening of the schools alter the holidays, Interest in the coming basketball season has re- vived. Open League play will be- gid about March 1, and will be followed by the Junior and Senior School LeagueB.
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Brevetor (rec. 4/0) 6-4, 6-2.
Handicap Doubles,
J. D. Humphreys and R. H. Wid (rec: 2/6) beat S. 8. L. Parsons and
a. P. F. James (roc. 2/6) 6-2, 6-4.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
Heard will ride one of the Jardine study of the phenomena of heart ponics, so that all in all Hong action and the effect of drugs on I. 5. Harris (rec. 2/6) beat T. E. Kong jockeys may do quite well that vital organ. The chronograph,
after all.
On Sunday there was a "dress it is declared, opens the way to rehearsal" at the new Grand Stand the accurate measuring and record- long at Happy Valley, and everybodying of the speed and variation of
human heart beats over connected with the pari-mutuel, the periods, even during the sleeping bells and signals, the hoisting of hours of the subject.
It is expected to prove of great entrants, their weights and jockeys, those in charge of the weighing-
surgeons, anesthetists, room and the various entrances for value to members and the public, were at Physiologists, and even possibly to their posts Even the person in the police. charge of the paddock was on duty, to complete was the rehearsal, Well, after the pains that have been spent let us hope for two things. Firstly, that the weather will not let us down, and secondly that the pari-matuel arrangements will not cause any delay-to punters.
Open Singles.
D. 8. Green .-A. H. Johnson. Open Doubles,
L. Forster and Dr. Montgomery
M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo. Club Championship.
F. A. Redmond v. J. Barrow.
Handicap Doubles..
W. A Stewart and N. M. Currie Entries for the former are now (rea. 15/1) v. H. V. Parker and A being received by the physical de- Morse (owe 1/8).. partment secretaries of the Chinese YMOA at either the Central Building, Bridges Street, or the Kowloon Branch, Waterloo Road.
HOCKEY.
CARNERA FIGHT CANCELLED.
"Do you know, please, where I can sell Russian gold pieces? " proached an English visitor to Nice when he was walking along of a Rivera intrigue. The visitor the sea-front. It was the opening from London answered that he had no idea where one could change such money. The stranger stopped another man who was passing, and anked again, "Where can I sell Russian gold pieces?"
The second stranger replied that he was in need of money. He stealthi- ly drew a packet from his coat and offered
för £800. sell it to
twelve months' imprisonment in the second division.
What are we going to dance: The fox-trot is played out (says a is as yet no dance to take its place,
go on Counsel prosecuting for Barclays As everybody wants to
Bank said Albert Edward Gunnell, aged "forty, who was manager of ballrooms that flourish in our
Bel- the Churton-street (South dancing, judging by the number of midst, the position is a serious one.
Unless something startling hap-gravia) branch, had stolen in all pens in the dancing world before about £3,600. the winter season, dancing is like. ly to lose a lot of its popularity through sheer tonotony.
Gunnell had a salary of £500, and was married, with one child. He obtained 247 by suppressing. credits, and about £3,200 by show- ing in the books of the bankanum. her of fictitious loans.
venture
"Biz-Eight" Steps. The 800 teachers who met in Lon- don during the summer months to
Mr. Ray Whiteway, for Gunnell, discuss the future of dancing could Experiment on a Turtle.
"Diamonds," he added, in explant-only produce a patchy set of steps said he had assisted a company in The heart of the demonstration tion, and showed to the other men which they called the "Six-Eight," which he had been promised an in-
The Eng-
pany money on fictitious loans. was that of a turtle, freed of all some of the stones. extraneous tissue and suspended in lishman and his new acquain- but which in reality is nothing forest, and he was lending the com
familiar dances and pieced together pay the money to the bank. fance agreed after examining the more than bits taken from other Every effort would be made to re- in a kind of crazy-quilt pattern. He had been in the service of, the
The serious slump in fox-trotting bank twenty-three years. diamonds to buy them for the sum mentioned. They gave the stranger
had discouraged composers from
Mr. Gill, the magistrate, said fox-frot tunes. Gunnell used the bank's money for 25 each as guarantee and tele- graphed to their banks for the re mininder of the money. The three turning out new men decided in the meantime to Numbers of songs have lately been his own. purposes in a deposit the, stones in the railway written by composers who previons which was not successful. To cover cloakroom for safe keeping. They were wont to provide us with it up there was deliberate falsifica- dance music. These are writeen in time and rhythm that by no means lend themselves to dancing. Bo it. soon die from sheer musical stara dreamy waltz, meandering off
into a minuet, drifting on into seems that even the foxtet will with a jaunty polka, whirling into If the famine in new dances con- set of quadrillos, with the gavotte, tinues, it seems that the only selu valeta, and schottische on which to tion to the cul-de-sac that dancers finishe have reached will be a return to the dancers of thirty years ago Bo evolved to heir srains every step, movement, and contortion that paths of plenty along which the of the fox-trat threadbare and They had at least a dozen differ- human physiology-permits, we are pleasantly wandered.
(Continued at foot of next column). What are we going to dance! ent dances for choice beginning faced again with the question:
a physiological salt solution, dupli- eating body conditions. The organ in this state continues to beat for While on the matter of the pari thirty-six hours, at the same tire mutuel, it is to be hoped that with setting down, by means of the the improvement of things at Hap, chronograph, a graphia history of the approximately 2,000 pulsations py Valley the Stewards will soe
The heart with each beat pulled that no two favourites are placed it makes in that time. side by side on the betting coun- ters. Then again, it is to be hoped down a little lever that dipped a that the time for sale of tickets fine filament into a drop of met will be extended alightly, until the cuty and made a contact that trans- PURSE DEMANDED TOO B10. ponies leave the paddock at least, mitted an electric impulse to the The number of paying-out shroffs chronograph. It was there trans- might be increased, and the actual lated to the fraction of a second
iato a record inked on a chart, paying-out speeded up a little, as
The professor added that a com- it has been punters frequent ex perience to see the dividend anno-paratively simple adjustment wil MIAMY BEAO:, Feb. 9. unced a good ten minutes before make possible the recording of this The promoters of a boxing pro-the actual-paying-out commences, human heart by a device app'ial The adaptation of the instrument Fgramme arranged here for Febru- Probably these matters have had to the subject's chest
ary 21, announce that the arrange the attention of those in charge,
tests of human nerve reactors ments are cancelled, owing to Car- but if not, it is not too late to do
purse of something to remedy these little and to psychological tests is confi
dently predicted. nora's demanding a 835,000 (gold) for an appearance
The following will represent the Fong Kong Hockey Club team versus the Air Force to-day, at 5 o'clock, on the CBS-F.P.A grounds at King's Park :--
O. E. Moore, L. A. R. Duncan, R. Rowell. A. A. R. Botelho, E. G. 8. Dale. H. Marlow, S. J. H. Fox, Major Kerrich, H. Owen-Davies, R. W. Sapsed, G. Rankin (Captain).
[120TER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
failings.
ticket was cut into three parts and But the practical Londoner grow each man had his share. suspicious. He informed the police of the deal and with them recover- ntation. They were found to he ed the stones from the railway-vation. false. The second meeting of the tricksters and the London visitor took place next evening, but not rived with the Englishman. One quite as arranged. The police ar of the confidence men was arrested and was found to be of Czecho man made his escape. Slovakian nationality. The second
tion,
When we have wore the melodies
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