WHY WAS DOBSON CALLED OFF?
heavier punch, he would no doubt have won on a knock-out, but as it was, he won by a wide margin of points The verdiet was very well
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1931.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
INCIDENT IN THE "LIGHTS"eived but when Begbie left the LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES.
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT.
**JOCK" CRICHTON WINS
BEOBIE A GAME LOSER,
There was another packed house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday,
night when the Hong Kong Boxing Association staged their moond
ring, he was perhaps more heartily cheered than the winger.
At the conclusion of the fight, HE the Governor presented the Belt to Crichton, and shook hands with both men.
Lake Lucky to Get Verdict. After piling up a few points in the opening rounds, Stoker Party Lake fell off in the following ones
SUNDAY, DECEMOIR 24:–
Mr. Hornell and Mr. Jenyns left Government House."
The following Members of the League of Nations Commission un Social Hygiene were received by
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IN TRAINING.-
AUSTRALIAN PONIES AND SOOS INCLUDED.
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Below will be found a list of
His Excellency the Governor and Derby griffinis, now subscription lunched at Mountain Lodge:
CLUB.
LADIES' SECTION.
Captain's Oup.
tournament of the season. Amongst and was indeed fortunate in being Mr. Bacsom Johnson, Mr. Carl grillins and Australian ponies which Mrs. Stewart, Miss Mackie, Mrs.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20¦—
TUESDAY, DECHMART 30:-
His Excellency the Governor was represented by Mr. G. W., A. Tuf- ton (Private Secretary) at the funeral of the Reverend W. F. Crosthwait.
WEDNErday, December 31:—
His Excellency and Lady Peel
TRVRSDAY, JANUARY, 1, 1831:-
The first training times will op. Pear in this paper on Thursday murning.
Griffins.
Bonny Bridge. Bright Eyes Bright Star: Cagaran Champagne Bay, Chara. Christmas Knight, Christmas Spirit. Cloudy Eve. Cupid.
Cyclamen Bay. Daylight Eve. Dragon Festival, Duke of Longchamp. Eden Bridge. Eros. Fongtien. Fortune Bay.. Fritillary. Gold Koy. Grand Duke. Heliotrope Leaf, Holly Leat. Horsehoe Bay. Joseph.
are now being prepared for the the interested spectators were. His given a win on points. It was an Pindor, Dr. Sundquist, The Hon. Annual Race Meeting. Excellency the Governor with Sir excellent fight, and although Lake's Maid Mro. Hallifax, Mme. Miles Lampson" and party. Once supporters cheered loud, and long Pindor, Mr. Von Schmieden (Stern- again the battle for the lightweight when the verdict was announced,tary to the Commission) Mr. North championship of the Colony and there was no doubt, hat part of the and Lt. Young, also lunched at Belt between Stoker Percy Lake, house were of the opinion that it
Mountain Lodge.. H.M.S. Borwick, and A. B. Dobson, was Dobson's fight, and there was H.M.S. Thracian proved to be an consequently a certain amount of His Excelleney the Governor pre "excellent bout which went the full booing na Lake stepped forward to sided at meetings of the Legislative
distance. The verdict was a win on receive his Belt. There was and Executive Councils points for the fornier, thus giving difference of four pounds between him the Belt for good, but ono is the men-Lake weighing 130 lbs. rather inclined to think that Doband Dobson 120 lbs.... son deserved a draw at least. The It was evident from the start that other big fight between Jock Crich both men were out to make a fight ton of Shanghai and A. B. Begbie, of it with the result that there H.M.S. Berwick, for the Welter were some sharp exchanges in the weight Championship and Belt opening rounds. In the fourth went to the former by a wide mar-round, the referee (Mr. A. Mur-moved to Government House. gin. Begbie, however, was loudly doch) called out to both men not cheered on leaving the ring, for to hold, and suiting action to words, despite the fact that Crichton took off bis coat and stepped into phnished him very verely, to the ring where ho remained for the stuck to the fight gamely and unrest of the fight. one occasion sent his man down with a beautiful right to the eye..
There
three supporting bruts, and of these only one was good. This was an eight-round con- test (lightweight) between A. B. Kelly, H.Mas, Midway (126 lbs.), and A. B. Francia, H.M.S. Berwick (126 lbs.). The fight from the start went at a great pace and blow, were exchanged urisply and fast. The verdict in favour of Francis was very popularly received. The other two bouts were very poor. Stoker Goddon, II.M.S. Cornflower (18 166.) beat Stoker Williams, H..s. Berwick (183 lbs.) on points in a middleweight bout, whilst A. B. Gowan, H.M.S. Stormcloud (140 lbs.) won by the k.o. route in the
wore
fourth round over Stoker Tyzack, H.M.8. Berwick. (140 lbs.) in a
lightweight scrap.
Crichton Too Good.
His Excellency the Governor at- tended by Capt. T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C.. attended the Football matoh between the Combined Sqr- vices and the Hong Kong Football Club.
Good, clean and fast fighting fol lowed and both men gave very clever exhibitions of boxing. In
Lady Peel attended by Mr. G. W. the eighth round, Dobson got in a
Tufton (Private Secretary) attend- solid one to the point and Laky fell out of the ring but he was backed the Children's Sports at the
Kowloon Cricket Club. again immediately only to be farcod to a neutral corner when the gong
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2:- went to save him from an awkward situation. The next round saw Dobson getting home another bean tiful blow to the jaw, and Lake was apparently very groggy. He foll into a clinch to recover himself but Dobson fought well and forced the fight for the next two rounds. Then Lake came back fresh after the rest and got in several good punches.
Dobson Called Off,
Sir Miles Lampson, Capt. and Mie. Phipps, and Miss Lampson and Mr. Stirling, arrived at Gor crument House.
His Excellency Senor Tarmagnini' de Barbom, Governor of Macao and Mine. Taimagnini had tea at Gor- ernment House.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3:-
Capt. Mackinnon, H.M.S. Herejes lunched at Government House, His The twelfth round was a whirl Excellency the Governor, Sir Milea wind our as both men went at it. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., aitesd- Latinson, Capt. Phipps and Capt. good and hard. About the suddle ed the Boxing Contest at the City
of this round, Dobson had his man in difficulties in a neutral corner and looked as if he had a
Schance
across when the referee called bin to put the "sleeping mixture" back. This aroused n storm of pro. the ringside as well as the stalls and teat from the spectators, both from circle. Dobson fought very well this round, towards the end of which he again drove Lake to the ropes when the latter was pulled up for holding on to the ropes.
In the first big fight of the even- ing, Jock Crichton started favourite and though the men weighed the anme (144 lbs.), Crichton held a dis- tinst advantage as regards feuch, Begbie showed that he had improved greatly since his last appearance in the local ring. But from the start, Crichton handed out punishment and it was evident that he was too good for his man. Beg. bie got in a pretty solid blow to tha
Dollson was now easily the fresher throat in the first round but that of the two and he continued to fight hard. Lake's experience, however,
A lot of
did not seem to worry Crichton who stood him in good stead and got him kept up a heavy bombardment to
out of a tight corner more than the body, his favourite punch ap- pearing to be a bard right to the once. The last two rounds enw both hody, just under the heart. Thinga men going all out and the end came
Hall.
BLAZE IN NAM PAK HONG.
EARLY MORNING OUTBREAK
ON SATURDAY.
The Fire Brigade was summoned to 209, Wing Lok Street in the null hours of Saturday to fight a blaze which had taken hold of No. 209, Wing Lok Street, one of the moet congested parts of the westeta district.
known porcelain Arm, Messrs. Pe The premises were occupied as offices and showroomis, of a well. Cheung Tai, the upper floors being used as sleeping quarters.
No one was injured, but the damage done by the fire was con- fire commenced on the third floor which was practically burned out.
went on very much the same until with them still on their toes, giving siderable. It is believed that the about the middle of the fourth punch for punch. The verdict wont to Lake and on the whole, he was round when Begbie connected a beauty to the left eye and Crichton lucky to get it. Dobson took the
it was evident that he was dis- decision like a true sportsman, but
-appointed with it-i
was' down, but at seven the gong went and after the rest, the Shang- kai man onmo back fresh to hand out further punishment. Towards for boxing enthusiasts in the Colony It was another good night's sport the end of this round round, Crich-and just bofore the interval, it was ton had his man on the ropes when announced that the next tour. he was pulled up for holding,
namont will take place early next month
A Very Game Fighter, From this point onwards, it was evident that Crichton would win easily, and it was only a matter of whether ho would put his man qut Ho hit very hard and feinted very well, but although Begbie took a lot of punches on the face and body, he was alwaya there, and occasion flly surprised Crichton with a hefty right to the jaw. In the twelfth round, the men fell in a clinch and accidentaly Bigble tripped Crich- ten over. The Shanghai lad, how ever, was on his feet again almost
A
Manager Josh" Brooks of the Boxing Association informed Daily Presi representative that 4. Donaky, a clever bantan weight fighter is-now in the Colony and has expressed his willingness to meet any lad in that clues here. It is also understood that it is hoped and Ewin or Sheppard in the next to stage a fight between Crichton tournament. Jock Crichton, in par ticularly anxious to meet this former
if the fight does comes off, the followers of the fight game here may be sure of another great bout.
NAVAL WEDDING.
at once, and had a chance of finish.COMDI J, P. SOUTHBY AND
MRS E. J. STORY.
quantity of goods stored in thu lower floors was destroyed. The the flames had already a good grip Fire Brigade on arrival found that on the building-and-concentrated their efforts on saving the opposite ed in quelling the outbreak after an and adjacent houses. They succeed- hours' work.
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON CONSTABLE, MAGISTRATE NOT SATISFIED WITH EVIDENCE,
discharged a
Mr. H. R. Buttere on Saturday
Constable in Shanghai Street. charged with ulting in Indian Chinos who was
he was on duty near the market in The constable deposed that while Shanglini Street, he arrested a girl whereupon defendant approached him and pushod him in the chest. This the defendant dénied, explain- ing that all ho did was to ask tho constable not to strike the girl.
A bell-boy, giving evidence, said that he saw a crowd in Shanghai. Street and on going up to investi- gate found an Indian constafile holding two small girle, whom he was shaking. He released one of las marrings took placere it often classés bont army on Saturday mording at this timer. Witness than saw dolendant Union Church, Kowloon, between remonstrate with the constable. Commander (E.) John P. Southby, The coletable made an attempt to N., and Mrs. Elizabeth J. Htory hit the defendant, but the Inter bride and bridegroom left parried the blow with his hand, shortly after the ceremony for and later volunteered to accompany
the constable to the Police Station
ing off his opponent by surprise but he showed good sportsmanship, plinatgas of bittinski se za vurës, just tapped him playzully, playfully on the jaw. This won him rounde of applause. Although a beaten Inaq, Begbie hung our gamely to the Jast, and had Crichton carried aneno.
King's Freeman. King's Justice. King's Service. Leveret. Little Beaver. Miyajima. Morning Star.. Mr. Sieglar. Nidd
Northern Prince. Nuili Secunda. Paul's Pride. Peter, Pan. Sanction.
San Houston, Sergeant Murphy. Silver Key. Spay.
The Plover. The Blackcock. The Wind. Thunderous Stag. Tiana
Tom. Tom Cobley Valorous. Winchester Stog, Wise Stag. Wonderful Stag. Yankee.
The above list does not include representatives from the "Hall "i
stables. Mr. Ho Kom Tong bas
Several more ponies are likely to four candidates for the Derby.'
arrive before entries close.
Sub. Griffins. Acacia Leaf. Agata. Arctic Eve. Awaken Lion. Azalea Leit.
Bay of Astoria II.
Bay of Bellingham II.
Bay of Calamity. Boston.
Brass Key. Brown Eyes. Caldet, Celerity. Cherokee.. Chimpanzee, Choctow II. Copper Koy, Criffel.
Demurrer,
Duke of Billtany.. Falling Star. Fi-Fa. Fitzmaurice. Floratta, Flornotta. Foxtrot. Good Day. Haleakala Happy Cholce. Happy Hit. Happy Returns. Jan Stower. Jester King Willow. Kunghee. Kwangal Kwangtung, Loch Sloy. Ioch Sunart. More.
Muy Be. May Be Not.
3. Melton,
Mianmia, Mountain Rat, Often Times. Othello. Ourang. Paco Maker. Peter Davey, Pin.
Red Lips Sans Souci. Scafell.
Scrappit, SilverMier Sometimes.
St. Cyr. Star Plane.
Sultry Eve. Sumtaer Hall.. Burny Day (Continued.at foot of next column.)
Miss Stevenson qualified for December with 1022370.
Championship Draw. Byes-Mrs. Cassidy, Mra Parker,
Robertson, Mrs. Lewis, Mra, Som- merfelt, Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Piercy, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Whyle-Smith, Mrs. Newbigging, Miss Stevenson, Mra Redmond, Mrs. Tottenham, plays Mra Lambert, Mrs. Keary plays Mrs. Pearce.
Captain's Cup Draw. Byes.-Mrs. Langston, Mrs. Par- ker, Mrs. Dodwell, Mra, Cassidy, Mrs. Ferguson v. Miss Mackie, Mrs. Dovey e Misa Stevenson, Mrs. Tin- son Mrs, Kéary, Mrs Bonnar·r. Mrs. Stewart.
Ross Cup Draw, Byes-Mrs. Piercy, Mra.. Cassidy, Mrs. Lambert Mra Burton, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Robert- son. Mrs. Worley, Mrs. Langston
Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Whyte-Smith 7. Miss Mackie, Mrs. Pearce Mrs. Newbigging, Mrs. Dodwell v Mr. Redmond, Mrs. Bonnar v. Mfs Stone, Mrs. Wild ». Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Sommerfelt v. Mrs. Gitmöfé, M. Ferguson s.. Mrs. Evans, dra. Dovey . Miss Steven-
son.
Championship Rounds.
First Round to be played by January 23, scoond round on Febit- ary, third round on February 20. and fourth round on March 6 and final to be arranged lator.
Captain's Cup Rounds.
First Round to be played y. January 20, second found on Febu. udry 13, third round on February 27 and final March 13.
Ross Cup Rounds, <-
First Round to be played by January 20, eccond round on Fobin- ary 3, third round on February 17, fourth round on March 4, and final March 17.
THE JUNIOR CHAMPION. SHIP.
The scores returned for the Junior Championship Qualifying Round (subject to audit) are:-
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