Sports News
K.C.C. TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
Moro progresa was made in the
"L'ADIES' GOLF.
MEDAL POOL RESULTS.
The Medal Pool in the Ladies' Section of the Golf Club, played for at Deep Water Bay during July
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1932.
HOME FOOTBALL
C
EVERTON BEATEN BY WEDNESDAY
[TURQUOR BRUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, Sept. 5. THE Second Division provided the shocks of to-day's English League football Oldham Athletic
JESS WILLARD.
WORLD BOXING CHAMPION
LOOKS BACK.'
Big Jess Willard, who retrieved the world's heavyweight title for the white race by knocking out Jack Johnson, seldom sees a boxing bout these days, but he has a slightly cauliflowered ear and thousands of
Kowloon Cricket Club tournament and August was won by Miss C. B. and Port Vale, two of the three dollars to remind him of his brief
yesterday. The results follow-
Junior Championship.
L. Jack beat R. Ohl 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, ¡ B-L.
Handicap Doubles.
Robinson 78-900.
42 cards were taken out.
Mrs. Lisaman qualified for the Captain's Cup at Happy Valley in August, 111-33-78.
A Tombstone, Competition will be H. O. Huber and K, Hanzo boat 8. A. Gray and G. C. Burnett e-3, held at Deep Water Bay on Tues
1-6, 8-0.
G. A. White and R. 6. V, Capell beat F. E. Skinner and A. Philip pens, w.o.
Mixed Doubles.
E. O Fincher and Miss O. Dalziel beat Mr. and Mrs. Hambly U-2, 0-4.
G. A. White and Miss Griffiths bent A. Philippens and Min. M. Woolley 6-1, 6-1,
A. E. Guest and Mrs. McCaw beat D. S. Green and Mrs. R. White 6-3, 6-4.
TO:DAY'S PROGRAMME. Junior Championship, (Semi-finals)
L. Jack . G. A. Whito.' P. O. Dunne t. N. A. E. Mackay,
Handicap Singles “A,”
E. C. Fincher v.. W. C. Hung. Ladies' Championship. (Semi-final.) Mrs. McCaw . Mrs. McTavish. Handicap Singles "B," (Semi-finals.)
C. Kengelhacker v. II. O. Hüber. II. Lubosedar . R. S. V. Capell.
U.S. BASEBALL
YANKEES WIN A DOUBLE HEADER
REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] :
NEW YORK, Sept. 5. THE Ynneer gave their only the serious challengers for Anigrican League a severe jolt te-day, beating thera in both games of a double header.
day, Sept. 27.
CANTON AQUATICS.
reign on the throne. leading teams, suffered their first
Willard is a prosperous commer- dofasts of the season, the sensacial man in Los Angeles. When tional factor being provided by the outclassed by Jack Dempsey he had fact that both were playing before their own supporters.
RESULTS
First Division, Bolton Wand. 2 Wolves Leeds Un.. 3 Blackpool Leicester
HARBOUR RACES RESULTS. Wednesday
Capton, Sept. -The Swimming Race across the harbour organised by the South China Athletic Asso ciation in Canton, which took place yesterday, was a successful affair.
There were over 50 ontrance in the race, including some 10 women swimmers who participated in the competition.
Burnley Fulham Millwall Oldham Port Vale Swansea Tottenham
Luton
sense enough to get out of the game. A man less shrewd would have stay. ed among the gloves and roein and been knocked " goofy,"
Interviewed recently, Willard, who is 6 ft. 6 in. in height, said the
death of Tex Rickard, but a crimp
in the fight market and loft it
reeling. "When I defeated Jack
Johnson and restored the champion-
ship to the white race, it wasn't
o because I was a great champion
0
1
3 Huddersfield
I
3. Everton.
1
Becond Division.
4 Preston N.E.
2 Chesterfield
◊ Stoke
0
1 Bradford
0 Southampton
3 Lincoln
1
0 Notts Forest
Third Division (South).
The distance of the race measur ed a little over half of a mile; the Newport starting point was on the praya of Norwich the Wongsha District, while the Third winning post was in front of the Mansfield bathing shed of the Association of Rotherham Shekwaitong.
Men winners wore:-
4 Clapton 0.
1
2
0
1 Swindon.
2. Gillingham
Division (North).
5 New Brighton
2 Accrington
Stockport Traumere
* York City
3 Barnsley
2 Doncaster
1 Carlisle
lat: Chan Chi Taung (Police Walsall Club),
Crewe 2nd: Pau Lai (Yuet Shao Aquatic Club).
3rd: Liang Kwok Bang (South China Athletic Association).
Women winners were:- 1st: Misa Liu Wan Blu. 2nd: Miss Kuo Tack You. 3rd: Misa Tam Shoo Chun. The race, which was the first of its kind, attracted some 4,000 spectators. They flocked to all the beachers of the city to see this inter esting event.
AQUATIC MEETING THIS MONTH.
It was due rather to the fact that
I was able to outwind the cham.
ARMY TENNIS LEAGUE.
HONG KONG SECTION.
The following are the results of the tennis match played at Sookubpoo yesterday between the Royal Army Pay Corps and "A" Coy, South Wales Borderers.
R.A.P.U.
SQ.M.S. Matthews and S.Q.M.S. Oldfield
'Sgt. Preslin und;
Sgt. Stathem ge
"A" Coy, S.W.B. :
Opl. Gruam and
C
L/Cpl. Androws
3
SQ.M.S. Warman and
L/Opl, Lovatt and
8/Sgt. Holt
0
Pto. Oldridge
4
8.3. Smith and
B
Poe Wheltor.
*
SQ.M.S. Matthews and
L/Cpl. Lovatt and
8.Q.M.S. Oldfeld
0.
Pto. Oldridge
1
8.Q.M.S. Warman and
S.M. Smith and
S/Sgt. Holt........... Sgt. Preslin and
3.
Pto. Wholter... Cpl. Gruam and
L/Cpl Androws
8.Q.M.B. Matthews and
[•
8.M. Smith and
B.Q.M.S. Oldfield B
B.Q.M.8. Warman and
1
Opl. Gradim and
9
Sgt. Preslin and
6
Pio, Oldridge,
Total sets
Sgt. 'Stathein With
S/Sgt. Helt gun
Sgt. Stathem
Pto. Whelter.....
L/Cpl. Andrews .......
L/Opl. Lovatt and
Total sets
6
DRIVING SPEED OF struck the ball, as much as timing,
SARAZEN.
3pion. I stayed away from him and GOLF BALLS FIRED FROM
he wore himself down.
"When I lost the title to Derap osey I received the greatest surprise
and likewise my severest disap pointment. The title of champion passing from my hands meant nothing as compared to my grief at being knocked off my feet for the first time. I lacked enthusiasm, as I felt that, win or lose, the chain 3 Bionship was bound to remain, in o the hands of the white race. Demp. sty, however, was a master puncher, oa vicious fighter with the killer
spirit."
HONGKONG CRICKET | AUSTRALIA AGAINST
LEAGUE.
LARGER STUMPS TO BE INTRODUCED.
DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS.
THE WORLD.
PROTEST AGAINST CHOICE OF OTHER THAN ENGLISH
CRICKETERS
London, Aug., 29,-Question, are The aim to encourage cricket in being very seriously put to the the Colony was emphasised at the selectors about the inclusion in the annual meeting of the Hongkong England cricket team due to leave Cricket League yesterday when the for Australia in September of K. President, Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, S. Duleepsinhji, the Nawab of made the generous suggestion that Pataudi, and G. 'O, Alloa, an Aus $100 each from the League's actralinn. A writer in a Sunday count should be donated to the paper comments:-
"Because a precedent has been Diocesan Boys' School and St. Joseph's College respectively for sat. up in the past, there is no reason why the precedent should There was quite a large gather-be followed; no good reason, why Ruth hit a home run to give the besides the many competitors from ing of cricket enthusiasts present, the precedent should be extended. Yankees snatch victory in the the various schools and athletic almost every club being represent Let us suppose that we take these
The matches were played before -n crowd of 71,000 spectators who roared with delight when Babe
Canton, Sept. 0.-The 5th annual meeting of the Kwangtung Provin cial Aquatic Sports 1108 been scheduled to take place on the 10th, 17th and 18th of this month, Entrics for the meet were closed yesterday It is understood that afternoon,
first game, in which Simmons also associations in Canton city, teams!
hit for the circuit. Dickory made the important hit for the Yankeer in the night cap.
have also been entered for the meeting from Hong Kong, Macro, Fatshan, Shuntak and Chungshan. The committee in charge of the Berger (Boston Braves) 9. Oit 2, Terry (Giants), Hurst (Phillies), preparatory Brrangements huve Whitney (Phillica), Gehringer been holding several meetinga and (Detroit), Cuinpbell (St. Louis
it is understood that a number of Beowus) Averill 2, Voemik, Myatt (Indiana) and Burns (St. Louis valuable trophies have been donated Browns) hit home runs,
by various prominent persons in the
Newark to-day won the Intercity. national League perant,
RESULTS
Fational League.
Philadelphia
3 Я
St. Louis,
D 11 อ
R. H. E.
Cleveland
19
I
0
Beston Brooklyn
13
17. .0
2 5 0
St. Louis
4
Cleveland
B 10
1
Boston Brooklyn
Cincinnati Chicago
&
14 1
0
12 1
11 5
Boston.
1
9 12 1
.
*
12.
Washington
9
16
Cincinnati
19.
Boston
3
0
Chicago
12
4 10 2 Washington
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LEAGUE STANDINGS
American Longue,
2
1
10
Chicago
79
63
1
Pittsburg
74. 60
.652
Brooklyn
71
05
.699
Philadelphia Boston
08
07
.504
90 69 .489
St Louis
New York
0073,451
5081 .410
Philadelphia New York
Philadelphis New York
Pittsburg St. Louis
Pittsburg St. Louis:
American League.
Chicako lan
-Cincinnati
le wataldia ben wärts- National League.
New York
Philadelphia
cricket gear.
ed, but the secretary, Mr. W. C.
three players to Australis, and Hung, was unable to attend owing that they play their part in win
to illness,
After the minutes of the Inst meeting had been confirmed, the President reviewed the financial position of the League which show. ed a credit balance of $1,024,80, which, the President, remarked, was very satisfactory.
Election of Oficers,
The election of officers for the coming year was then put forward. Mr. G. R. Sayer's proposal for the re-election, of. Mr., Hancock as Pre sident was seconded by Mr. J. C. Lyal Mr. Bayer was re-elected Vice-President, the proposal being put forward by Mr. R. Baaz and Bocended by Mr. Hancock.
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Regarding the secretaryship of the League, Mr. Hancock remarked that Mr. Hung wished to be ro lieved of his post and consequently he proposed that Mr. A. H. Madar
ning back for, us, the Ashes. What will Australia say? Astra- lia will say, quite rightly, that they were not beaten by England at all, and what will be our answer to the jibe? Will it be a sufficient answer for us an answer which will give us complete satisfaction- when we say that other than Eng- fish people have played for Eng- land, in the past?
"Even if it is true that we have ne batsman capable of doing for England what Duleepsinhji and tho Nawab can do in the batting line: even if it is that wo hare no other bowler who might do for us ia Australia what Q. O. Allen will do for us is that enough? It is not enough for me. Personally, I would rather see eleven English- born.players lose every test match
by an innings than an England
be biccted. This was seconded by team recruited from India, Austra Mr. Lral.
The question of introducing the fia, and possibly other places, win larger stumps which are now being back the Ashes?
used at Home was discussed and - The alternative, in my view, to Mr. A. C. Beck suggested that they playing the very fine cricketora Ishould follow! sunt. This
mentioned in an England side is to
alter the title of the coming Teat Matches to call them, "not Antru
agreed unanimously, manag
There was only one change in the teams for the first division this .477
year, the name of the Royal Artil. Jory being changed to that of the lia against England, but Australia Army. In the second division, the against the world, But for the
95
40
.704 54.009 85 590
60. 00
Washington...
Cleveland ...... 50
Detroit
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
10
1
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
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(Cautinued on next column.)
Chicago
Boston
.567
,500 75 432
„217
274
South Wales Borderers have with drawn, and the new entrants are the Royal Navy and the Royal Artillery.
2.
Entries for Longues, -
The following teams have entered the League
1st Division Indian R.C. Or, ongower, Kowloon C.C., Univer (Cantinued at foot of next column.)
moment the title le Australia v England. Why not live up to it!"
sity Hong Kong CG Army, Royal Navy and Civil Servicezi Ant Second Division Indian B.C Kowloon 0.0., Club de Recreio, Craigengower; Police RC-RE and B., University, Hongkong O.C. Civil Service, Royal Navy and Royal Artillery
A. GUN.
that gavo distance.
A remarkable demonstration of the increase in the power of the golf ball in all its period of im- provement, from 1889 to the present day, was made at Barnhurst course, Kent, by the Silvertown Company, London, July 16.-Both in Great It was witnessed by a number of Britain and America teste have poople interested in the game," in- been made to ascertain facts of the cluding a member of the Rules of! flight of the modern golf ball. Golf Committee. All the balls were Gens Sarazen, the winner of the hit by an automatic driver, a'kind American national and British of gun which fires the ball from the open championships, hits a golf ball tee. Balls of the gutta-percha type of the tee at a velocity of between up to 1000 recorded a drive by thei 120 and 130 miles an hour. This machine of 222 yards, of which 103 was established at Detroit in a test was carried. made with stop-watches and a start of a drive five times, with the car maintaining a speed of 120 miles an hour, Sarazen got the ball abend
of the car for about 100 yards
Then for a time the ball,and car travelled on even terms, hat finally the car gradually pulled away.
Of the rubber-coro
balls, made between 1913 and 1992, the longest drive was 263 yards, of which 227 was carried.
The present Silver King ball
went 276 yards, with a carry of 248
yards, which showed an increase of 21 yards in power of light. The American lighter and larger bali,, Timers with stop-watches were which was dropped by the Ameri- posted along the testing course to cans after two years, went 270 yards clock both ball and car a various with 248 yards carry. The present atates.
From point to point the American ball, which is this anme ball travelled 230 yards in 4.3 weight, but larger than the British" seconds and the car covered the standard ball, and which the Bri- tish Walker Cup players must 180 same distance in 4.1 seconds. Sara in the match in America in Septem zen said the test showed that it was ber, went further-285 yards, with the speed with which the clubhend 241 carry.
SPORTS CLUB.
PREMISES TO BE EXTENDED.
The extension of their premises in the near future and the admis. sion of ladies as members of the Club were decided upon at a meet- ing of the Sports Club Inat night.
The decision to admit Indies and to acquirs bigger promises was Contained in two resolutions before the moating both of which were earried unanimously..
RIFLE SHOOTING.
SEPTEMBER COMPETITION NEXT WEEK-END.
The September monthly com. petition for members of Hong Kong Rifle Club will take place at Kowloon Tong on Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th September at 2:30 p.m; and 10 a.m. respectively.
Ranges: 600 yds, and 300 yds. Shots: 1 sighter and 7 to count.
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