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Sports News
Hong Kong at Play.
SPORTS NOTES AND
COMMENTS.
WATERTM POLO LEAGUE.
CHINESE TEAM LOSES-A
VALUABLE POINT.
SOME DISGUSTING FOULS.
[BY "BROADCASTER".]
The Fukion Club lost whatever It was a pity that so many fouls were introduced into the junior chance they had of wresting the the junior water polo league leadership water polo thatch between V.R.C. and the Fukien Club. Waen from the V.R.G. juniors.when they the game was called the latter club dropped a valuable point against was actually lending by two goals the University." to one and they certainly lost a good opportunity to tie with the V.R.C for league leadership. In the previous meeting between these two teams the V.R.C. won by four goals to three, so that it can be seen that the race between these two All teams is a very close one."
At the interval, the Fukier club,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1930
GOLF. WIZARD GOES
HOME.
LADEN WITH WORLD'S VICTORIES
ENEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
U.S. BASEBALL
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RESULTS.
NEOTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
New Yoas. July 13.
The following are the results of
AIR
CHINA'S FIRST
BATTLE,
"CHINESE LINDBERGH'
DESCRIBES FIGHT.
........
-INTERESTING INTERVIEW
the baseball games played on Mon- WITH NANKING'S AIR CHIEF,
day:-
INTERLACHNE, July 13.
American After receiving the Open Golf Championship trophy, Boston
Bobby Jones immediately entrain- ed for his home town of Atlanta for the first time since bis triumph- ant tour in England...
National League.
New York- Brooklyn
Boston
0 Cincinnati
0 Pittsburg
9. Chicago
"3" Chicago
American League.
(UNITED PRESS.)
An air battle was recently staged in Honan which resulted in the forced landing of a rebel plans of 7 Junker make and the death of its
pilot.
3 New York
1. Philadelphia
19
5 St. Louis Boston
3
Trifling though this incident may seem to the Western world, it was according to the Government's aviation expert, the first air battle that the Chinese had ever engaged
and 12 Corsairs has just arrived: and is being organised into a new squadron to be dispatched to the front.
Nanking's Air Strength, Twelve pilots, ajne observers and 30 mechanics are employed in each -squadron Mast at the squadron leaders and pilota are graduates of the Canton Aviation School, which was formed by General Chang in 1997. In the three years of its existence, it has already trained more than 70 persons who are all serving in the Government afr force.
The planes have also proved a severe mennee to both the cavalry and the artillery of the rebels. No matter how fast their cavalry may be able to charge upon our not come out troops, they dare again for fear of our aerial at taaks, declared General Chang,
So their artillery-has-been-un- able to do its deadly work, because
the bombs from our 'planes do not permit them to stay in one position long enough to attack."
General Chang told with somet amusement how the Government 'planes have become such a scure Seven equadrons are stationed on among the insurgents that their the northern front: three at Kwei-high officials are afraid to live in moved their quarters to frenches. teb, on the Langhai, Railway, from regular houses. Most of them have which the Commander-in-Chief is
All maneuvring of their troops is directing operations against the.
done under cover of the night. rebels; one at Tencheng, two.
They sleep during the daytime. on the Tientsia- Liuho and bac Pukow Railway. Two others are engaged in the Government's puni-
General Chang,' in reply to a ques tion that General Chang Hwei tive campaign against Chang Fat a high as 8,000 feet," said tion put to him." But, owing to The squadrons are placed under the skilled, manoeuvring of our the last round in 75. He retired tion brought against the Grand Chang, "Director of the Aviation Fui and his "Ironsides " in Human.
Bureau of the Ministry of War, but
the direction of the Army Compilots, they have not succeeded in amid the plaudits of 15,000 people.
better known as "Chinese Lind-
WELCOME DANGER."
FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN BY KUOKINTANG.
Brooklyn Pittsburg His aggregate was one stroke Cincinnati behind the record of Chick Evans Chicago fourteen years ago. After a won- derful round in the morning he found the rough on many ocen- which had a full muster of players,sions in the afternoon, but the were leading by two goals to nil.wizard pulled out of the trouble and it was the Bank of England and ended up the competition' with a magnificent forty footer to do to an orange pip that they would. finish up on top. However, some very disgusting" fouls petrated by several members of their team in the second half, with the result that three of their players then succession. The University drew level through Wong Song Eing, who had hitherto been the victim of two beayy handed backs.
were
per-
!!
in.
It was with a sense of gratifion,
at
Oh yes, the rebele have plenty of anti-aircraft guns, some shoot.
lovers of the game will hope that were sent, out of the bath in quick DAVIS UP TENNIS 7made in the Chinese Press har bergh," recounted. the event to the manders in their respective loca-hitting one of our 'planes yet
replay will he ordered as that would be the most satisfactory way of settling the question as to which Club should get the points. The suspension of any particular player from either side in a game which contained so many fouls, would not adequately meet the ease.
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It is obvious that the impression is deeply embedded in the minds of some of the younger players that rough tactics are just the thing in
With the score standing at 2-1 in their favour. the Fukien Club could casily have held University out. but they made the biggest error they could make at this stage by trying to chalk up a big store against the University with the result that team work was sacrificed for a spectacular but worthless
citadel.
ITALY WINS EUROPEAN
ZON FINAL.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGESCT.]
GENOA, July 13, In the European Zone final of
Further developments in the ac
Theatre Corporation Shanghai in connection with the film "Welcome Danger are promised if statements.
United Press. "It was the first any foundation in fact.
These say that the District time that an aeroplane from the Kuomintang has sent a request to Northern rebel camp had ever ven- the Special District Court for car tured beyond their lines on to our ly re-hearing of the charges of fraud and insulting conduct ground," said General Chang. brought against Mr. W. Y. C. Kao Unfortunately for them, it of the carporation by Professor immediately encountered by one of the Government 'planes, and after only a short engagement, it was overpowered and forced down. of the rebel Since then, nome
Shen Hung.
water polo. They are absolutely bombardment of the University the Davis Cup. competition, Italy Hung then addressed the people in planes has dared to come over."
wrong. Not so many years ago,
The University, however, equalis one of the best exponents of the game, a Belgian international, who ed through a beautiful abot just was in Hong Kong at the time, show-before the end when the Fukien toam ed falimwers of the game the became reckless. The final whistle futility of adopting any method came with the University being whereby the player neglects the hard pressed but they came through
This with honours divided. ball and goes for the man.
The Fukien Club were by far the player incidentally was a wonder- ful shot and could score goals from better team. but they threw the any angle and distance. No goal game away by fouling at every pos- keeper was proof against him and, ble opportunity when the game several of the best players to-day learned their art from him I do. not recall seeing this star adopt tactics which could be described as "glaring fouls."
Recently I have noticed that the teadency has been to foul an op: ponent who is too speedy. I'am not hitting at any particular team. but I am sure those who understand the game will agree with me that apart from showing extremely bad sportsmanship, a player who adopts such methods is letting his side daan. Quite frequently a foul awarded against a side leads to a goal, and it can be seen, therefore, that it would be far more profit- ablo to act like a gentleman and take a chance rather than act other wise and risk a goal.
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was resumed after half time.
E.A.. Royal Navy.
In the senior game, the Royal
beat Japan by three games to two.
The results were :- Harada (Japan) beat Stefani (Italy) 6-4, 7-5, 7-5.
Morpurgo (Italy) (Japan) 6-0, 6-2, 6-1.
beat. Ohta
TENNIS AT DEAUVILLE.
It will be remembered, says the N.-C. Daily News that a scene took place at the theatre last March during the screening of Harold Lloyd's picture. Professor Shen the theatre and accused them of being unpatriotic in that they were looking at a picture which express ed contempt for China and were making no effort to signify resent- ment. A disturbance followed. Pro, fesser Shen was subsequently ar- rested and detained at a neigh bouring police station. He held Mr. Kao responsible for his arrest and detention.
The entire air force under the National Government, according to General Chang, is composed of aine squadrons, each consisting of nine aeroplanes. With the exception of 13 observation 'plates, the rest are all bombing"planes, equipped with full armament. The capacity of these 'planes is from two to three Junker (German), Dou persons.
The case has been dragging on. for" some time. It was last before the defunct Provisional Court, glas (American), Corsair (Ameri when, after, a disagreement between cant. Moth" (British) and Potze Artillery and the Royal Navy play- ENGLAND BEATS FRANCE. the presiding judge and Senior (French) planes are used. A new
Consul's Deputy, Mr. Meinhardt, it was adjourned indefinitely.
ed a fine clean game, which very properly requited in a draw. There was little to choose between the eides. Fouls were few and far be tween, and the players must bave felt the pace. The forwards on the whole were weak on both sides, and the excellent goalkeeping of both Ribbands and Parker reduced all the forwards' chances of scoring to practically nothing.
{THROUGH REUTLEʼB AGENCT.')
DEADVILLE, July 13. England beat France by nine matches to three in the women's lawn tennis tournament played here to-day.
ATHLETICS IN FRANCE.
and since the Yacht Club were put aside last Saturday, there appears to be no obstruction in the way of the two teams fighting for the survival of the fittest. Here, again, the two leaders clash for the first time nearly a fort. night hence. This week the leaders | FRANCE WINS OVER ITALY. are playing away from home, Civil Service visiting the Electric, and the Bowling Green R.C., travelling to Taikoo. If they win or fall together well and good, but what a how there will be if one of them gets the points to have an advantage on the other.!
La the senior division of the water polo league, the Y.AC. are carrying everything before them, and it looks very much as if they will maintain their unbeaten record of last season. If the V.R.C. juniors can account for the Fukien Club-in case a replay in ordered then they also may achieve the re- curd of their seniors. If, however, the Fukien Club should win, then there will be a tie for leadership, provided both teams win their re-
Touching on a few of the ather maining fixtures. The decision re- garding Friday's game will be in-matches, Kowloon Dock at last realised their ambitions by heating teresting."
Club de Recreio to secure their second victory, Kowloon 0.0.. seniors upset popular faney by defeating Taikoo, while Taikoo juniors had a comfortable victory Kowloon over the Electricians.
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1.
(THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENCY.]
PARIS, July 13.
In the athletic meeting here' to-day, Franec bent. Italy by 81 points to 67.
SCHMELING INTENT ON SECOND BOUT.
NOT TO BOX ANY OTHER BEFORE SHARKEY.
There are four matches left in eadh division of the lawn bowls league to decide the championship. It may be safely assumed that senior honours now rest between Craigengower and Civil Service, as C. juniors also paid off old scores the possibility of Taikoo having a by taking the points from Club de blow at the leaders was consider Recrio on a margin of four shots. ably minimised when they dropped
Berlin, July 4-Max Schmeling, the points at Kowloon C. C. It is fans will go out to the Chinese the new heavy-weight world-cham- doubtful which of the two teams will reach the top. Civil Service Recreation Club on winning the
It might pion, who was cordially welcomed have a valuable asset in A. W. "C" división shield. Crimmitt, who has done more than be of interest to state that this home by big crowds both at Bremen any other skin in the present high shield, which was presented by Dr. and Berlin, declared that his man- standing of the team. Last Satur- Charles Forsyth, was originally put
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The congratulations of tennis
day their Conquest over the Bowl-up for the Hard Court League, ger had remained in America in ing Green was possible owing to a and as such it was competed for order to settle the details of the majority of 14 shots on Grimmitt's from 1918 to 1920. Owing to the return fight with-Sharkey which is rink Craigengower will have to scarcity of hard courts, this com put in better team work than was petition was abandoned from 1921 to be hold probably in September the case last Saturday when the to 1025, and the following year this or possibly Ferbruary next. Of the Police gave them a serious fright trophy was used for a divi gross receipts of this match Schmel- sion. Incidentally, the Chinese in the early part of the game. West's rink appeared to do nothing Recreation Club were the first to ing will get 37.5 and Sharkey 12.5 wrong, and he gave Bradbury's rink win this shield (hard courts) in per ocut.
Schmeling, who has not yet re- what might be called the hardest 1918, and since then they have won game of the season. Craigengewer it again in 1986, 1927 and 1923. sumed training, as he is still sur. won by 17 shots, thanks to Omar's In 1999 South China Athletic As foring from the effects of the foul, rink showing a majority of 18 sociation annexed it so it must be will shortly go to the Frisian coass shots, while his lead, which com- with no little satisfaction that the with his mother for recuperation. Referring to the big fight, Schmel menced in about the eighth head, C.R.C. again re-captured it In inspired the other rinka. The cham the "B" division also, they are pionship problem will be somewhat well in the van in the race for ing stated: "Never having seen clear when the two Valley teams championship hongure, and it is Sharkey before I was cautiously meet on Saturday week, after which doubtful whether any Club can put confining myself to studying him they have still the postponed match a stop to their progress They are during the first three rounds, to hot so auccessful, however, in the attack in the four which, I claim, o go through
"A" division where, I think, the was the best method in the circum- Last season Civil Service senior Indians stand the best chance of stances. I am quitá confident that. and junior teams were in a topeful winning. The European YMCA had the issue not been forced position to accomplish the Souble, lade hraved the heat on Saturday by a foul would not have been but they were disappointed in both afternoon, and played all two brought down by Sharkey, whose directions. However, their chances matches, meeting a pair froth each ghting tactics Far now familiar of winning both shiel s were Club alternatively. They incid, with This experience "will be in- never so bright, but one never entally scored their first win of the valuable in the return match. I knows whether history will not season at the expense of South shall go to America in August, pro repeat itself. Civil Service and China, and the latter are consider: pared to defend my title but will Bowling Green, juniors are, agained quite a formidable combination, not meet any other opponent before in-s-dead host for the honours, they may well be proud of the vic Sharkey who, I believe, is, to-day
America's best boxer!" tory: (Continued on next Column.)*#
shipment consisting of 10 Douglas
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tions. Those at Kweiteh are antür- ally under the personal direction of the Commander-in-Chief; those oa line under the Tientsin-Pukow
General Han Fu Chu; those of Yencheng under General Ho Chen Chun and those at Hankow under General Ho Ying: Ching.
course,
"Big Sword Corps."
General Chang took from his- room a crude and sadly worn-out aword and declared that it was one of his war trophies. He explained that it was a sample of the "big swords that Feng Yu Hsiang had "Of ammunition supply. The Big been using owing to the lack of Sward Corps would usually steal also directed," reminded toward the Government lines at General Chang. While at the front, night, crawling on all fours among General Chang, led the 'planes out the wheat fields, till they come within several hundred yards. on the field at least once or twice Then they would suddenly rush a day.
over and strike. with their swords The chief work of the Govern with a blind ferocity among the ment planes has been to destroyGovernment soldiers whose guns the rebel's supply cars, railways and long bayonets could do nothing. and artillery and to make observa Fortunately, we are now prepared In face of our tions as to the formation of the for these attacks
heavy shelling, these "big swords" rebel army. «
can never reach our line any more."
General Chang deplores the con-- tinval civil warfare' in China. "It is unbelievable," he said, "but I was only at this job for 10 days after my inauguration last August. when I had to go to the front, and I have been at it ever since. Avia- tion in China has been given no I only we chance to develop. could have peace!" he sighed in
'Planes' Deadly Work." Besides the ill-fated rebel 'plane which was disabled, the Govern ment air force has succeeded in demolishing the railway bridge across the Yellow River above Chengchow, two rebel armoured cars and two locomotives. A time- ly bomb from a Government 'plane mortally wounded an important rebel general, Fan Chang Shiu
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