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Sports News
HONG KONG
SPORTSMEN colleague
No. 2---MR. R. E.
LINDSELL.
LAWN TENNIS LEADER.
GOLF RECORD HOLDER.
[BY SALADIN."]
In presenting Mr. K. E. Lindsell this week, I must request my readers not to look forward to reading an article telling of a sportsman's brilliant achievmenta and :resses. My, Linds! has always on keen on every form of athletics but modestly disclaims ex- cellence at any one of them is wide expering has, however, en- abled him to aeguirs' such valuable knowledge that he has rendered
invaluable service to Hong Kong: sportsmen generally. This rapëri-
made him always a popular fav. ourite on the field, and an ident
1953 all
AL OCCASIONS. sehool (Uppingham) he earned a place in the eriaket second eleven
while at Cambridge he gained College XV. colours no rugger play ing three-quarters.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1932.
FILIPINO OLYMPIC
TEAM HERE.
TRY OUT AT THE V.R.C
TO-DAY.
Representatives of the Philippine Athletic team chown to compete in the forthcoming Worlds Olympic games" to be held at Los Angeles, next August arrived in Hong Kong yesterday on the Tatsuta Maru on their way to U.S.A.
The
werd team
guests at
the
Far East Experience. His experience with the Far East extends back to 1900... Stationed thén at
Shaven he played, in V.R.C. yesterday, afternoon where hockey and soccer turning out re- they took the opportunity of doing Kularly for two years in the matches a little practise in the gymnasium against visiting teams and men-of- and swimming pool. Arrangements war stationed there. The Shameen have her made for an exhibition representatives also paid visits this evening at the V.R.C. with
asionally to Hong Kong to play local swimmers assisting. friendly matches.
Golf Record.
U.S BASEBALL.
SUNDAY'S GAMES"
(PARGNON BEUTEL'S ADENOV, 1
#
NEW YORK, June 12.
two
BABE RUTH smacked out
home runs for the Yankees at Cleveland, contributing largely to a convincing win and getting within striking distance of Jimmy Foxx, the Athfotzen atar hitter.
Foxx scored his end of the son- ana to-day and Nuth his 20th:
Chicago increased their advan
FRENCH DERBY
WIN FOR STRIPTH WILLOW
(Router's Special Service.)
PARIM, June 13, THE Freech Derby, which was run at Chantilly to-day, resulted as folkgra
M. Dugan's Stripth Willow 1 M. Esmond's Shred ..... M. Hennessey's Perlegris"
n
2
tage over the Boater Braves in the DAVIS CUP TENNIS National, winning the second game of the series by 5-3 to-day, although Ari Shires hit a home run for the
Braves.
A full list of the delegation, in McNair scored the only other eir given below; and in an interview | cuit hit of the day, for the Athle- with Prof. C. C. Bartolome, the ties, whó lust to Detroit in
spite of Mr. Lindsell's connection with leader and head couch some very cher auccessful big hitvero, Hong Kong began since 1012. His interesting data on the team's re- Results: ability at golf at oneo attracted cords and performances in past attention and after getting ae Olympiads.
climatised he
worked down his
Boston
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Cleveland
Mr. Toribio, the high jumper Clucionats handicap to and proved one of i has represented the Philippines in t the leading players enllyg Hs two worlds olympiada, obtaining Paborg
4th place at Amsterdam in 1990 played frequently on the Old United with a record of gfc. in. He has Services Recreation Club Course equalled 8ft 8in. in prunise and ence, backed up by bia havol-hended-" of pin holes at King's Park where in fair as the world's title holder. Chicago Mesars defonze and Jikirum Detroit ners and good judgment (for Mr.the Recreio, European YMCA, are two very formidable breast Lindseth as is generally known bas Kowloon Indian Tenais Club, Gerstreke swimmers. The former. tho, advantage of legal tanining)man Club, Royal Navy Recreation nephew of Mr. defonze President has aided him to contribute much Club, China Light, South China the local Filipino Club has taken towards the suosenalni organisation and other grounds. now are, and of sport and of sporting instit established a record for the Course tions. What is has done in the returning a card of 31. His bril way or organisation and committee ant read, which is the outsfand- work, as well as his achievements ing performance in the whole his on the field here, made him to very prominent Egure locally.
R. E. LINDBEL, Esq,
PRESIDENT. Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Asen,
Kowloon Cricket Club.
included u
that cours: bory f couple of Eagles,"
The United Services Recreation Club in those days had regular contests with the Kowloon Cricket Club at go on the King's Park Course, and it was those matches that led to his connection with the katter. He became a great favourite there and, when Dr. Forsyth re Bired as President on leaving the Colony soon after the end of the Great War ended, the members took the opportunity to make him President of the Club. His popu Jarity there is evidenced by the fact, that he has been re elected every year since. Needless to say he has, appreciated the honour done him and taken keen interest in all its activities.
Organising Abilities,
3rd place at Amsterdam. The two men specialize in the 200 metre dis- tance event and have equilled a minutes 47 seconds in their try-out which approaches the world's rroord.
Mr. All the sprint swimmée covers
the 100 motra (110 yards) in 61
seconds and the 30 metre, distancs ja 27 semala He is * Manila | Calversity student."
19 Yaa on Bexar.
The Philippines are well noted for their clever boxers and the three representatives are expected to per- form very well against the world's best. The surprising information was, given that no greas opposition is expected from the USA itself, kut from Frauen, Germany. South
America and more especially Italy, Apparently the latter country is expected to produen a fox inore Carnuras!
Mr. Padilla in only 19 years of age and a student in Manila. His brother Carlos Padilla, a welter- weight is also to represent the Philippines, joining the team in. Los Angeles later.
The team are, of course, all chum- Pons in their respective sport of
the Philippines.
The Teams.
-Prof. C. C. Bartolome, Head of the delegation and hend each. Mr. H. Mahoneld. Delegate: Mr. J. Alviar, Assistant coach. 11 r. F. Bautista. Disbursing
officer.
Mr. W. 16 Boiwork, Delegates "Gov, Jose Padilla, Delegate ....
Mr. S. Toribin. High jumper. Mr. T. Thefonzo, Swiminer. Mr. A. Jikiruu. Swimmer. Mr. J. Villanera, Boxer (Ban-
The Club has developed by lengs, and bounds sincs he cecupied the presidential chair, and Mr. Lind- sell's personal attention, advice, Mr. Lindwell, showed 12 great and efforts have contributed much the premier liking and aptitude for gama at towards making it an early age.
He has been directly sporting institution of the Kowloon Peninsula The successful issue of interested in cricket, rugger, adecer," the question, of building ghe Ngw golf, jawa tennis and hockey and in Pavilion, between this Chab, the tan),
Government and Military. is a his college and university days tribute to his services, and the new engaged in all of them, but whilst club house, how almost ready to never reaching top rank is any be opened, is an example of the bea was equide in demand for splendid leadership which he has exercised over those progressive practices and "trial matches. His mabers, who have had the best; genal disposition and good humour (Continued at faos'of next column.)
WHEN
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You will be wondering
how things are going out here, what all your friends are doing, whe won the tennis league.'
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Mr. J. Padilla, Jr. Boxer Light..
Mr. J. Gray. Poxer (Fly). Mr. A. AR. Swimmer.
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National League.
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B Chicago
5
1 Philadelphia
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@ St. Louis
3
St. Louis
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American League.
4 Boston
Philadelphia
* New York
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
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GERMANY BEAT IRELAND
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, June 13,
GERMANY bont Ireland in the
Davis Cup by matches to l
and will now meat Great Britain in the semi-final of the European zone:
Wanaw, June 15.
In the remaining singles, Porry (Britain) hent Stolnrow, 6-3, 7-5,
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CUBS SURRENDER LEADER. SHIP TO BRAVES.
THE YANKEES MAKE, FURTHER PROGRESS.
New York, June 7- Following are the results of to-day's games in the major baseball leagues --
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Brooklyn @, Chicago 2 New York 4. Cincinnati S. Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 7.
AMERICAN LEAGUE,
Detroit 2, New York 2. Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 3. Chicago 5. Washington 8. St. Louis B, Boston 1.
The New York Yankees, who are
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Tloozynahi bent Lee (Britain)
· 64, 6-1, 2-0, 7-6.
Britain winning by 4 matches to
ane."
Italy to Moet Japan.
MONTREUX, June 13.
In the Third Round of the Davis Cup. Fisher (Switzerland) beat Palmieri (Italy) 6-8, 6-4, 1-6, 6-1, 6-3.
Stefani (taly), bent Acachlinang
104, 7-5, 2-6.
Sertorio and Palmieri (Italy) bent A sohilimanu and Fisher 3-6, 6-... |,6-4, 6-4.
Italy will now.meet Japan.
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
[ORDERS BY THE HON. "MR. T. H. KING, LQP]
Letter of Appreciation.
The following letters has been laeding the junior circuit, won again to-day and drew further received by, the Inspector General away, while the Washington Sena-of Police from His Excellency the tors tightened their hold on second Officer Administering the Govern plac by rimming the Chicagment and is published for informa White Sox after a thrilling eleven- tion of all officers concerned: -"
I should like to thank you for inning battle,
In the National League, the the very necessful arrangementä Chicago Cubs, by towing to the made by the Police in connection Brooklyn Dodgers, lost their lend with the Review and with the re ing position to the idling Boston ception at Government House on Braves. The Cubs dropped to-day's the occasion of His Majesty's Birth- game by 92, in spite of a home day. I shalt be glad if you will run by Hanneur.
convey in expression of my appre- cintion to all concerned."
The New York Giants and the Phillies changed places once more at the Bottom of the table as a
Prof. Bartoloine also told" une representative that Mr. A. Hresult of today's fixtures. Thanks to two tinely home runs by Melvin Brown, of Manila is arriving here on the RM1.8 Empress of Japan Ott, the Gianta nosed out the Cin- cinnati Reds by 4-3, although Ernest with a part of small boys who are
Lombardi hnd Coorge Oraeaham experts in the art of Sim or Philippine National football. Te made home runs for the Redbirds. 21 form of shuttlecock-picking as The Giants got out of the basement practised by the Chinese youths but when Philadelphia were walloped the ball is read and six inches in by the Pittsburgh Pirates by 74. diameter
ratian. and made of
These you experts can keep the ball bouncing with their feet for arveral hundred times. Mr. Brown
taking them to U.S.A. "for ex hibition barposrs and offers to give a free exhibition in Hong Kong when passing through..
Chinese Company. Training Courth (Part II); AB eeruts will attend at the Chinese Company's Readquarters to-day, at 3.30 p.m. for instruction.
Training Course (Part 1): All recruits of the Chinese Company In the junior circuit, the New will attend Central Police Station York Yankees drew further away for Squad Drill on Thursday, at by trimming the Detroit Tigers easily by 8-2. Another equally easy 5.30 p.m. win fall to the St. Louis Browns, who walloped the Boston Red Sox by 01. Barns, who guards the first sack for the Browns, and Goslin, the fast outfelder, each poled out a home run.
Revolver Practice: Revolver pruc tics will be carried out by members of the Chinese Company on the Kennedy Road Rangs on Wedner- day, June 2, at 5.30 p.m. under The remaining two games were Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins. All interests of the club at heart,
affairs. Tho Washington members who have been detailed He has, in Hong Kong, also taken close active part at cricket and awa Senators required eleven innings to will assemble at the Range at that tennis. Ho first took part in the subdue the Chicago White Sox, Tennis League as far back as 1912, while at Cleveland the Indiana just turning up regularly for the United managed to mose out the Philadel Athletics. Barry scored a Services Recreation Club, In 1990; phia
he again took up cricker seriously, homo run in the White Sox and and played for the Kowloon Cricket Washington tussle. while Al Sim Club in the First Division from mous, the hard-hitting outfielder of 1990-1991, while of late years he has the Athletics, rapped out two four- featured in the second division for baggers against the Redskins.
Tho present standing of the the same club "He can still his pretty hard, especially on the leg ohms follows:-- side,
Prezident Lawn Tennis
Association..
Lawn tennis appeals to him very much. He is "still a keen player and an impressive ampire. In the Inter role, he has been in great demand for many years and his officiated at most of the big matches locally. He has always taken a great interest in this form of sport, and when Mr. HR B. Hancock retired in 1080 from the position of President of the Lawn Tennis As sociation the members attingly ex pressed their confidence in Mr. Lindsell by unanimously electing him to fill the vacancy. He is now': serving his third year as President,
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Cincipmati New York Philadelphia
Won Lost Pct.
20 20 7692 28 20 .583 23 $1 .423
9/1
480 27 471 21 23 402 20 25 .444
9#
33 14
,440
70%
SAI 20 042
20 20
.365. 24 72 .542
AMERICAN LEAGUE. New York .Washington
Detroit Philadelphin St. Louis Chicago..... Boston Cleveland
25 .408
10
30
318
"200:
et
90
.500*
time.
Indian Company.
Revolver Practice: Revolver prae-
tico will be carried out by members of the Indian Company on the Kennedy Road Range to-morrow at 6.30 p.m. under Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins, Members will nesemble at the Range at that time.
Rezerve Emergency UniL. The-Papector-General-of-Police- and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Reserve) record, with deep regret, the death of Mr. E. R. Dovey on June 9. Mr. Dovey had been in Command of the Sharpshooters Co. (Reserve) now changed to the Emor- gonoy Unit Reserve) since it in- caption in 1027.
Notice: A moeting of all members of the unit will take place on Tiuradny, at 6.30 p.m. at the Chi- nese Company's Headquarters, 17, Queen's Road Central. All mom- bers are requested to make a parti euler roint of attending.
(Bgd.)~D: L KING,
D.S.P. (R.).
LAWN BOWLS.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS.
U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS
FOUR WORLD RECORDS ESTABLISHED
(Ruutor's Special Servica.)
CLEVELAND, June 13,
On the Police green yesterday, s UM. Omar (Craigengower), opem 1.. singles diampion, defeated Whant. (Polica) by shots to 6 in A preliminary round bowls game. Whan scored three shots i11 the third hond to make the
three all. The game was close until the Police player had scored six shots, but the American Olympic trials, Omar assorted his superiority from Mabea covered the hundred this age.
metres in 10.1/6 seconds, and the In another game on the adjoin-1220 yards in 20.5/10 secs. ing ground, two Policy R.C. play- Over the 120yde, hurdles, Georges ers" met in the preliminary round. | Saling elocked" 14.1/10 secs, W. Mair was the winner with A
Jack Keller clocked 99.7/10 sesc.
total of 1 shots to 11 against D. in the 220yds. hurdles, Clow.
All the above are world records,
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