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Sports News
SHANGHAI RACES.
SPRING MEETING.
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
By the courtesy of the Hong Kong Club we are enabled to give the following results of the first day's racing at the Spring Meeting held in Shanghai yesterday.
run
11.-The Eclipse Stakes. One Mile and a Quarter, for Griffins of this Meeting. Mr. Lads Fire Flash
(Mr. Noodt) { Mr. We Two's Mr. Cinders
(bir, Colaso) 2 Me. Hunt's Taunton Vale
(Mr. Maitland) 3 Time: mius. 41.2-5secs.
12. The Tsingtao Cup. Sevea Furlongs, for third Class Ponies. Mr. B. P. Laleaca's Lysander Messrs. W.H. and Hunt's Honan
(Mr. Noodt) I
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1930.
Hong Kong at Play.
SPORTS NOTES AND
COMMENTS.
[BY BROADCASTER."] "
When racegoers attend the meet ing fixed for May 17, they will see some good sport, as the number of Eandicaps put into the programme is bound to provide plenty of thrills, both in the racing, and in tne pari-mutuels. Some of our best performers, however, will not be there as they have been sent to
summer in Shanghai. (Mr. Maitland) hatch of them went North by the A big Messrs, C. E. and S.A.'s Printe
Adelbert...(Mr. Encarnacao) 3 press of Asia en April 30, and as a matter of interest I give their names to readers: The Tiger, The Ape, Lobster Bay, Deception Bay, King's Colony, Tonbridge, Boxing Eve, Misty Eve, Festive Eve, The Sun, Dar Prince, Chivalrous, Presi- deat Hall Majestic Hall, Victory Hall, Bridge Hall, Gold Dragon,
Time: min. 47.2-5secs,
The outstanding feature of the day's racing, was the new record for the mile arri three fur longa set by Bright Lud. This pong should be one of the fav qurites for the Champions which will be
13.--The Chingwantao Cup. to-marrow over the mile and a quarter. The pony was. One Mile and a Quarter, for third ridden by Mr. Haimovitch, who also Cline ponies to be ridden by has another likely mount for the Jockeys who have not wen more Champions in Banquet Eve which than five flat races anywhere under covered a mile in just a fraction ahy conditions. over 9 minutes and 2 seconds. Whe- | MF. A, N. Dallas' Royal Lancer. ther Banquet Eve can cover the extra quarter of a mile required for Mr. Dixie's Jupiter the big event remains to be acen. The old stalwart Wheatcroft won yesterday to show that he is still a big factor for to-morrow's, principal
face,
The full results are is ünder!-- 1.Wei-hat-wel Cup.
Seren Furlongs, for Third Class ponies.
Mr. B. H. McNair's Martin
Harvey (Mr. Rothe) · 1 Menats Harry White & Son's
Don Philippe.......(Mr. Jack) Mosars. McBain and Sokoloff's
Vecherock......(Mr. Sokoloff) 3 Time: Imin, 49.1-5secs.
2.-Nanking Cup Three-quarters of a mile, for 4th
Class Ponies.
Mr. Robson's The Original Bird
(Mr. Brand) ! Mr. A, Y. White's Star of Che-
kiang.............(Mr. Deitz) 2 Mr. Dare Beautifulland.
(Mr. Dallas) 3.)
Time: 1min. 323-5scës.
3-Hong Kong' Plate, Seven Furlongs, for 2nd, 3rd and
4th Class Ponies.
Mr. We Two's Young Bill
(Mr. Maitland) 1 Mr. S. A. Judah's Black Diamond
(Mr. Collaco) 2 Messrs. Lemarchand and Spring-
field's Chilly Eve
(Mr. Springfield) 3
Time: 1min. 48.1-5secs.
4--Grißis Plate.
Three-quarters of a mile Griffins of this Meeting.
for
Mesura Winsome and Hasty's
The Golden Pheasant
(Mr. Encarnacao) 1
Mr. M. M. Sokoloff's Dobrynia- Nikitish(Mr. Sokoloff) Mr. Wo Two's Just Suppose
(Mr. Noodt). 3 Time: Imin, 30.4-5secs. 5.-America Challenge Cup and Cathay Stakes.
One Mile and a Quarter, for all. China Ponies (Y Class).
Mr. Liddell's Wheatcroft"
r. Eve's Busy Bee
(Mr. Brand) "L
(Mr. Haimoviteb) 2
Mr. Day's Cloverland
(Mr. Dallas)
Time: 2mins. 41.4-5secs. 6.The Flying Handicap, "A" Class: One Mile.
Mr. Elmas Silver Cup
(Mr. Needa) Messrs. D. F. Landale and F. A Pollock's Auchencairn.
(Mr. Jack) 9 Mr. Triumvirate's Rough Justice
(Mr. Brand)
Time: 2mins. 4secs.
7. The Flying Handicap, "B"
Class: One Mile.
Mr. E. 5. "Hine's Pretoria
Mr. Cire's Bluelight
3
(Mr. Pollock)
1
(Mr. Haimovitch) 2 Mr. Shahmoon and White's The
(Mr. Bolton) 1
(Mr. Herzberg)
Mr. Allan's Courage
(Mr. McCana)
3
Time: 2mins. 42sics.
DAVIS CUP.
FURTHER RESULTS.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCE.]
LONDON, May 4. Spain beat Belgium by four matches to one)
bent Ewbank
Maier (Spain) (Belgium) 4-2, 6-2, 6-1,
Jannico (Spain) bent La Croix (Belging) 6-3, 6-2, 7-5.
Australian's Win.
Australia beat Switzerland by five games to nil
Crawford (Australia) beat Chiesa (Switzerland) 64, 10-8, 6-3
Muon (Australia) beat Aeschli- mann (Switzerland) 3-6, 6-1, God,
6-3,
Sweden Defeated. Yugo-Slavia beat Sweden by, five matches to nit.
Scheffer (Yugo-Slavia) beat Ram- berg (Sweden).
Friedrich
(Yugo-Slavia) beat Sorderstroem (Switzerland 63 6-2, 6-2,
Tloczynski (Poland) beat Mishu (Rumania) 6-3, 7-9, 7-5, 6-0.
The
natch between Stolarow (Poland) and Poulieff (Rumania) was postponed until May 6 owing to darkness. The score stands at 6-8, 6-1, 6-2 in favour of Stolarow.
Muishu and Poulieff (Rumonia) beat". Tlocynski. and Stolaror (Poland) 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-3.
Japan Beat Hungary..
LONDON, May 5. Japan eliminated Hungary from the Davis Cup by 4 matches to
nil.
BOXING.
DECISION FOR KID CHOCOLATE OVER ERICKSON.
[UNITED, FRESH.]
Toronto. April 8.-Kid Chom late, the fast and hardhitting Cuban contender for Bat Bat talino's world featherweight title, took a ten-round decision Johnny Erickson here to-night.
The Kid has never been defeated on his boxing record.
over
A good day's sport was also held by the Sacred Heart English Col lege in ideal surroundings on Satur day at the Kowloon Football Club ground. As indicative of the chang- ing times, a number of Chinese ladies graced the gathering. The writer can call the time when sport of all kinds was abhorred by Chinese women. Prior to the dis- tribution of prizes, Mr. J. S. Shak, the Headmaster, made a speech in which he remarked that one of the aims of the School was to produce perfect and all-round inen, it for and keenness of the contestants, all work, Judging from the number
the School should have no difficulty in achieving this praiseworthy aim.
WHY CAMBRIDGE WON THE BOAT-
RACE.
BROCKLEBANK THE HERO.
FAMOUS COXSWAIN DESCRIBES THE
RACE.
J. A. Brown, coxswain of the winning Cumbridge boat for four years—1984-7—gives the following description of the Boat Race on April 12-
CAMBRIDGE COX CRITICISED.
Cambridge won the $2nd Boat Race because they were the better crew and because, above all, they. rowed with the better judgmeat. For this they have their stroke to thank.
Taking into consideration the slippery nature of the ground, some really good times were registered at the Military athletic meeting "at race, won by the Punjabis team. Sookunpoo. The 200 yards relay averaged at 21.1-5 seconds per run- ner. It is generally thought by many that the Punjabis are good for long distance running only, and it must have been a surprise to see the Indians winging in some of the sprinting events.
# Two bands may be justly called personal enlivened-matters during the after- triumph for Tom Brocklebank. He noon by rendering musical seleedid just what was required of him, tions, and an enjoyable day was spent by the large crowd that and as a result the men behind him gathered at Sookunpoo on Satur- owed their very best. day.
Last year an experiment was tried in the handicaps to classify ponies under four classes, but at the next meeting we will see filth class ponies contending. The ex- tries are bound to be heavy and there ought to be quite a good number in this class. By the way", "[.
HOLLYWOOD REFORMS.
...
In fact, the Beat. Race of 1930
Though led over the first three miles they were not hurried or Hustered. They kept their heads, kept their rhythm and kept their
were able later to row past their opponents and win the TACE,
I see that regular followers of form EFFECT OF BRITISH CENSURE.length, and for this reason they
are keeping away from the course these summer days and there is an all-round apathy at the moment. One wonders whether the Colony has had too much racing during the
last few months?
The bathing season is now in full swing and very soon competitive swimming will be the talk of the kay, I have seen several of last year's stalwarts and they tell me the season will be a very big sc cess, as there is a possibility of a Shanghai team visiting the Colony, One thing seems certain, and that ia Hong Kong has good men in all departments, and the Northerners, should they decide to come, will surely have a hard time. The inter- club rivalry, which was last year, promises to be even more vigorous this season, and perhaps a few more records will go by the board.
so keen
I understand there will be a senior and a junior league in this year's water polo. If that is the case, there ought to be some good games, particularly in the second division. The first division shield looks like an heirloom of the V.R.C. and I cannot see
any team that will really extend
them, The juniors will have a more open battle before them, as some of the Ser vice teams, while not good enough in the major league, are quite cap able of doing great things in the junior competition. By the way last year, there was a great deal of league and it is to be hoped, that misunderstanding right through the the work of making the rules clear
er before the new season cora. mepces will not be overlooked, Loopholes which allow a team to get points at the expense of a close rival should be stopped with the least possible delay.
"A good number of years ago prac tically all athletics were held on the race track at Happy Valley until the Jockey Club decided to confine their course to horse-racing. Since then most of the schools have bad to seek for fresh fields for their sports and although it was a diffi- cult matter, at first, most of the schools have by now found other venues where their sports meetings Unpopular Verdict Against
can be held in quite a satisfactory Loughran.
way. In this connection, many of Philadelphia, April 28-Ernic the local clubs have come to the Schaff won over Tommy Loughran, resetle. Two athletic meetings retired light-heavyweight world were held over the week-end, St. champion, in ten-rounds here to Joseph's College obtained the use night.
of the South China ground at Caro- The decision of the referee prov-line Hill, and athletes of the ed highly unpopular with the Sacred Heart English College met erowd. Loughran seemed fast and at the Kowloon Football Club's strong and appeared to deserve a ground. There are many clubs who
"Boy Friend......(Mr. Collaco) 3 draw at worst. Time: 2mins. 7.3-5secs.
3.The Chinese Cup and Criterion Stakes (Classic).
One Mile, for all China Pontea (Y Class) to be ridden by Jockeya who have won at least five dat races in Hong Kong or China or Jockeys approved by the Stewards. Mr. Eye's Banquet Eve...
(Mr. Haimovitch) 1. Mr. Toeg's Alligator
(Mr. Pote Hunt)
Mr. Lad's Firefly
2
WRECKAGE RULES.
FINES FOR REMOVING RUBBER FROM A BEACH
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Regulations concerning wreckage found on the coast were the basis of an nation at Lewes Police Court
Are also ready to throw open their grounds to various institutions for such meetings during the season, and it is gratifying to see that at a time when the Colony is com. plaining of scarcity of playing Gelds, the sporting communities have not forgotten the student by allowing him the цве of their grounds.
One of the earliest schools to
when Herbert Smith, a steward, auffer following the ground problem pleaded guilty to a charge of wrong- was St. Joseph's College, as this 3 fully removing wreckage and fail institution maintained a high stan- ing to deliver wreckage to the Re-dard in athletics when they held ceiver of Wrecks
(Mr. Wells Henderson) Time: 2mins. 2.4-5secs.
9.-Pou Ma Ting Cup. One Mile, for Griffins of this Meeting Messrs. Law and Hickling's Glen
Prosen (Mr. Needa) 1 Mr. Tads' Fiery Lad
(Mr. Noodt) 2 Mr. Eve's Conference Eve
(Mr. Haimovitch) Time: 2mins 5,1-5acca.
10.-The Kiangsu Cup. One Mile and three Furlongs, for 2nd Class Ponics that, have started: in and not won a flat race at any of this Club's Extra Race Meet ings.
Mr. Lads' Bright Lad
(Mr. Haimovitch). 1 Mr. Day's Hurry On
(Mr. Dallas) Mr. Kenjoy's Apple Leaf
(Mr. Brand) 3 Time: 2mins. 63.4-5secs. (record).
The pungent criticism of Ameri- tan films which was made recently by the Britists Board of Film Cen- sors is understood to be playing an influential part in persuading the heads of America's cinema industry to establish a new code of morals for their future pictures.
The conditions at Putney were good. There was a fair breeze off the Surrey hore, and a good, but not a record-breaking, tide was running. Oxford in winning the toss and chosing the Surrer side gained a distinct advantage
In the first minute Oxford took a lead of a quarter of a length by striking & stroke and a half more than Cambridge. boathouses this lend had become Opposite. -the
The chief officials of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America organisation were aware of the British censors' criticismas several weeks before they were half a length. gives publicity in the newspapers. The British attitude, coupled with similar criticisms from many Ameri- ean patrons of the cinema, and the recent introduction of A Bill in
Congress for the establishment of a Federal censorship over the cine- ma industry, is causing widespread disquietude among the Hollywood magnates.
It is now being proposed that a virtual censorship, operated by the cinema heads themselves, shall be formally established, and the first move in this direction, was recently taken by the western greup of motion picture producers, who con sidered new ethical principles for pictures.
The new code, as it is now being discussed by the cinema chicts, is based on the prizeiple that no pic tire hereafter shall be produced which tends to lower moral staa dards or ridicules law enforcement. Among the clauses which are being considered are:
Stroke for Stroke, Brocklebank did not allow this to disturb him or the men behind him in any way and, by keeping their · stride, and length and rhythm, they managed to reduce Oxford's" lead to a quarter of a length by the end of the football ground
Here "Cambridge had the better of the tide and the bend in their favour, and turned the quarter of a length down into a quarter of a length up.
Oxford, almost immediately, drew level again and at the mile post-reached in the fast time of four minutes dead-the crews were rowing stroke for stroke.
It was noticeable that this was about the only point during the race that Oxford were not striking a faster rate than Cambridge. Op. posite the Crabtree Oxford gave ten strokes, and went up slightly.
Of Harrod's Cambridge, though more in the tide, got slightly scross, No picture shall inspire sym-it, and Oxford went up a little pathy for criminals.
(2) Trafic in narcotics must not he represented.
(3) Sanctity of marriage and home life shall be upheld.
(4) Illicit sex relations whenever necessary for the plot shall not be treated attractively nor be shown as justifiable.
(5) Scenes of passion must not be shown in a manner to stimulate the lower elements of human nature. (a) White slavery shall never be shown.
(7) Obscenity, in word, gesture, reference, or song, shall be entirely eliminated,
(8) Nudity or indecent or undue exposure shall be forbidden.
more.
The
creze abot Hammersmith Bridge in 7min. 10sec.; a fast time, with Oxford half a length up, and after that they ran into choppy water. Opposite the Doves Oxford were still half a length up, but Cambridge spurted and made a slight impression, though, being on the outside of the bend, they were unable to go up far.
As the crews turned into Corney Reach they met fairly rough water, but not too bad to row through. Just beyond the Stork Oxford, still, of course, on the inside of the bend, went away a little, but should have gone away a great deal more at this point to ensure victory.
As they came straight into the rough water Oxford were three quarters of a length up with Cam- bridge again slightly across the tide and Oxford going awayɛn
(a) Salacious, indecent, or sug- gestive titles shall not be used.
The tenth and last of the new commandments is that no religious faith shall be ridiculed, and no clergyman shall be shown an a little. villain or as a comic character.
POSSESSED BY THE DEVIL.
PEASANT'S DELUSION.
They reached Chiswick Steps in 11mins 30secs.
At the crossing at the bottom of Duke's Meadows the Oxford cox, steering very well, put Swartwout across the tide. Admittedly it is comparatively easy for the loading coxswain, but Swartwout should not have given way as he did. In- Vasil Pavlic, a wood cutter of deed, up to this point Burbridge Kiselovo, who was found by geu-steered distinctly well, and mode darmes hanging from. the branch of the very most of his crew's lead. a tree in Kisselovo Wood, near- However, Cambridge soon. got Munkatch, was the victim of the straight again and then came the still persistent belief current among turning point of the race. the peasantry in the remoter part With smooth water and the bend of Central
the devil-Europe-possession by in their favour Cambridge spurted
magnificently and went up to paas Investigation showed timt Pavlic Oxford in a way that was distinct- was formerly a typical pensant of ly reminiscent of the boat race of Ruthenia, who became melancholy 1927, when, it will be remembered, through family trouble. His neigh bours, unable to understand how the same thing happened at this
point,
their meetings at the Race Course. such a cheerful fellow should be-
Brockélbank's Triumph. On behalf of the Board of Trade, The standard of the meetings diarome suddenly gloomy, attributed Mr. H., Vinafl said an
This was Brocklebank's triumph. unprece tinctly fell after that, and it was the change to, demoniacal posses- dented quantity of wreckage came pleasing to note that during the sion. They made no secret of their He had kept his head and kept his ashore at Peacehaven during the last two years they have been re- belief, and in the end Pavlic him- crew steady and long up to this tempestuous wether at the end of covering from this handicap. The self became convinced that it was point, and then, just at the right last year, and it was assumed that management of the sports of St. true. He paid the village, priest moment, he rowed past and won. doubt After this here was no it had come from a vessel ygunk | Joseph's College held on Saturday the modest sum of 10 Czech Kronen
about it Cambridge went away all about 7 d. to perform the cere during the war.
was quite capable and, there was Notiors had been posted giving keen competition in most of the many of caating out Satan, but, not along the enclosure and shot Barnes warning of the duties of persons races. A lengthy list of events unnaturally, the spell failed to cure Bridge just clear of their op finding wreckage.
were gone through and a good num his melancholy. In despair he ponents. her of girls participated in some of hanged himself.
Oxford tried a spurt after Bar- the races. In suite of intermittent The peasants admitted to, the nes, but made only a slight im- Mr. rainfall which held things for a gendarmerie that they had known pression. The Cambridge cox was
hether boy for some time where he nan hawe now steering really well-
From here to the 5th OXTOFU, it for £40. The cheque given inun and a good number were litering in the wood, but that they had payment was stopped,
ally" Singing in the Rain," though said nothing, because it is wiser though fighting hard all the way, never to mention a pen possess were obviously a beaten crew, and. Fines of £15 for failing to deliver some were under cover of the stand. wicckage and £10 for its wrongful A surprise in the day's events was ed of the devil" Hi family and Cambridge rowed past the winning removal were inflicted. with the the defeat of a team of old boys neighbours refused to touch-the post in 19min. soc., two lengtha alternative of a month's imprison-hy the students of the Matricula- body, and it had to be buried by ahead, after an extremely fine and
the gendarmes. tion Class in the tug-of-war.
well-judged race,
Smith had obtained about a ton and a third of rubber, and came to an arrangement with a
mont.
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NELSON RELICS.
VICTORY FURNITURE TO BE SOLD,
SUGGESTED PURCHASE FOR' THE NATION,
Captain Victor Cazalet, M. P.. re- cently asked the Prime Minister if be was aware that the furniture which was once the property of Nel- son, and which is now lonaed to the Victory, is in negotiation to be sold, owing to the fact that its cwner has to dispose of it. Captain Cazalet » further naked if it would be possi- hle, for the Government to give an undertaking to contribute some- thing towards its purchase in order that it should stay in England. The furniture consists of a wine wooler, a sideboard, and a dining- room table. lengthIt is most unfortunate that I
THE RACE MINUTE BY MINUTE.
12.26.-Crews at stake-boute. 12.30-Of Heavy rain falling. 12.31.-Oxford ahead. Strokes: Oxford 37, Cambridge 38. 12.32-Oxford almost
whead.
1232-Cambridge have crept up a little; now one-third of length behind.
have to dispose of the furniture,”" said Mr. Lawrence Feuerheerd, the owner, "but my own personal needs necessitate this steps. The furni- 14-33. Near the mile-post Cam ture has been in my family for bridge drew almost level.
three generations, but like many 12.34.-Cambridge going ahead. other owners of heirlooms and 12.35.-Oxford. making great treasures, the cost of living makes effort secure lead again.
its continued ownership impossible. 19.35.-Oxford leading.
I have already refused a very big 12.301-Spurt by Cambridge, offer from Americs of several thou- but Oxford leading under Hamsands of pounds, together with an mersmith Bridge.
offer to have a replica of the fur- 19.37-Into rough water. Aniture made for my own personal great struggle.
use, but I refused it, although I need the money badly. I feel that it ought to remain in this country.
19.38.-Oxford leading by about quarter of a length. Strong wind blowing at Stork.
1239-Terrific struggle to gain tactical advantage of smoother
water.
12.40. Oxford half length
ahead.
12.41-Water very bad in Car. ney Reach. Both crews suffer ing.
12.42-Passing Thornycroft's Oxford between and length ..ahead.
making 12:43. Cambridge grand effort past the Brewery to get the lead.
12.44. Cambridge length ahead. Oxford tiging.
19.45. Seems impossible now for Oxford to win. Head wind throwing water up badly.
12.48. - Approaching "Barnes Bridge Cambridge length and Half ahead. Seem bound to win.
12.46-Oxford very tired.
12.47. Approaching Mortlake Brewery-Cambridge-rowing-in- easy winners by two lengths.
12.48.-Cambridge quickening. 19.49.—Cambridge won.
EXCHANGE RATES.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Paris New York Geneva Brussels Amsterdam
Milan Berlin Stockholm, Copenhagen Oslo Vienna Prague Helsingfors Madrid Lisbon Ather's
Bucarest - Rio
Buenos Aires Bombay Shanghai Hong Kong Yokohama Silver (spot) Silver (forward)
"THE TE
RUGBY, May 4.
123,83
4.84
..23,07
34.64
12.07%
92.723
20.365
18.095
16.165
18.16
34.433
164...
193
39.185
108.30
375
818
51
43 3/10
1/5 13/16 1/10%
1/6
30 11/32. 19)
19 7/16
After the Battle,
The furniture has an interesting. history. After the Battle of Trafal- ar and the death of Nelson, the Victory put back into Rozia Bay to reft. The body of the Admiral was on board, for Captain Hardy had promised Nelson to bury him in England. In order to make room for the forecabin to be rigged, as temporary mortuary chapel, the furniture was removed and put asbore. when it was sold-possibly surreptitiously by the Admiral's steward, Chevalier, for an irregu- larity of behaviour on his part is referred to in a letter from Capt. Hardy to Lady Hamilton.
The purchaser of the furniture was Admiral Henry Warre, who left the suite in the care of his cousin, Jobo Hatt Noble, then Pre- sident and Treasurer of the British Association at' Oporto (known as the Factory), Then in 1826 Admiral Warre died and the furniture be came the property of Noble, and be left it to his son, Chas. Hatt Noble. In 1869 the latter retired from Oporto, and at the sale of his effecta the suite was bought by the owner's grand father, who left it to his son. the owner's father, who in turn left it to the present owner.
The furniture was shipped back to England on May 28, 1928, per 5.5. Cressado, and after being ex- hibited at the Gefrye Museum in London was placed in the fore-cabin of H.M.S. Victory on October 16, 1028, where it had stood at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.
ASSASSINATION PLOT.
IN PERU.
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Lima, Peru April 21-As a re- sult of a plot to assassinate the President of Peru, a Goverment decree was issued suspending con- stitutional guarantees for the period of one month.,
The conspiracy was headed by a former judge. A member of the Chamber of Deputies, one. Jexua Urbina, and seven other men were also principals,
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