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Local Sports Reviewed
BY "NOMAD"
BOWLS INTERFORT LESSON.
RACING.
extra
If the interport lawn bowls con- We are having "another cluded last week his done nothing | race, meeting (ón Saturday and aise, it has at least taught us a naturally interest is again keyed lesson, and the Committee en- to a high pitch. It is going to be trusted with the task of selecting | very hard to pick winners, this. the Hongkong team might do well time, and it looks as if some of to take it to heart, Hongkong the backward
ones may гор в
felded three separate and distinct i surprise. One such pony I have rinks against Shanghai, and while in mind, after watching the train- there is nothing wrong with such jing during the past week is Bre-
since a course,
it gives many chin. He won (at the Annual players a chance to get interport
Meeting) a six-furlongs and a mile experience, there seems to be no race in, comparatively good time purpose in selecting the teams so far ahead. As it happened, the Shangha! team was not
a very strong one and it was no surprise
to anybody that they were beaten. Luz played a good game in "the Arst interport match, and it looked like plain salling for Hongkong until Holland went down in the second match. The team that 're- presented Hongkong in the third
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1933.
EMPRESS LINER WINS MAMAK HOCKEY
TRAVESSA TROPHY
Sporting And Well-Contested
**Race
COMMODORE'S TRIBUTE TO
YACHT CLUB
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his timing and allowance for the tide was well thought out, and well car- the line was the Saiyuan. Two beats ried out. The second boat to cross
were disqualified, one, No. 3 pulled six cars instead of five, while the other, No. 4, touched the marking point on turning.
TOURNAMENT
NEW TENNIS CHAMPION
WORLD AVIATION..
RECORD
Radio Held To A Khoo Outplayed by Hydroplane Sets New Figüre
Draw
Youngster
Loading 1-0 in the first half, the Radio Sports Club could not keep
Nanking, Oct. 17. their advantage in their Mamak
The twenty-year-old tennis star Tournament match with the 12th
Hsu Cher
Chi from Batavia was Battery R.A. at Shamshuipo yaster-crowned Laina's new tanitia cham- day and in the end had to be satis pion to-day when he beat Shang hed with a division of the points.'s singles champion Khoo Hoo
Radio Club bave been Champions Hye 6-3, 6-2 and 6-0.—Reuter.
of the Tournament twice and are strong contenders this year and al- though the 19th Battery fald quite good team it was not expected to draw. they would be able to hold Radio
both
The game was a fast one sides playing up right from the start, but both defences were good and the forwards did not find it easy to get through. Early in the game the Radio had a fine opport- unity of scoring but, with the defence out of position good work by the Battery right-half stopped an almost certain goal. however, the Radio forwards kept Keeping up a steady pressure,
match was therefore the one on Brechin's low weight might prove ed, and I am certain mest lawn more so since he is travelling wall Hock was reached that the leading company a fair chance to enter their the opposing defence busy and con-
which the interport honours rest-
bowlers in the Colony will agree with me that it was not a repre- sentative side. As one of three teams, it was quite strong, but as the team on which the fate of the Cup rested, it was not, Hongkong won, and that might be an effect tive answer to the critics, but nevertheless, the impression I gathered from lawn cowlers gen- srally was that the selection of the third team against the visitors might be left to a later date in fu- "ture,
| a great point In his favour, the
these days. Apother good race is the Leviathan Handicap for "D" Class over a mile and a quarter I hear Ajax is expected to win, so bear this in mind when Saturday comes round. There is also big money waiting" for anyone who can spot the winner .in the Australians event over etx furicngs. Sunup does not look such a cast- iren certainty, and it would hot surprise
Won Of
The trophy was presented by one of the members of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club to commemorate the heroism of the officers and crew of 5.5 Travessa which was sunk in the Indian Ocean on June 6, 1923.
The 20th bi-annual Travessa trophy | Race for Ships' lifeboats was held yes He is down to 140 pounds in the onions. The sun was calm with terday afternoon under ideal weather "B" Class handicap on Saturday fresh wind blowing South-west, but over a mile, and although admit- despite this only two of the six boats tedly there are some good candi- that were entered, completed the dates in that race, I. feel sure course. The ss. Hinsang which enter, Brechin is not going to be fared two boats, had exceedingly hard This is the first time the Canadian behind. Mayflower and Cossack's luck, both of them being disqualified, Pacific Steamshipa has won, and I Beauty will probably start favou- one for touching the mark on turning, would like to congratulate them pites, while Charming Star with and the other for pulling six cars in heartily. The number of entries this
year was six, but the policy of the or 163 pounds is a very open pro- stead of four. position, In any case, I think
The start was from Channel Rock,ganising committes Bas been to hold close, for it was not until Kowloon week each year so as to give each and from the beginning the co was this race on successive days of the
ahead. This boat kept its lend thr boat-the Empress of Asia-rew boats. oughout, with one of the Hinsang entries about three hundred yards be- hind. A keen struggle for third place was seen between another but from the Hinsong and the Saiyuas, which resulted in the latter winning by about 20 yards. An amusing anident of carred during the struggle when sud- denly both boats stopped, thinking that they had completed the course The spectators on the launches nearby became excited, and after repeated shoats, the corswain of both boats realised the truth and continued the Hongkong will be having struggle. Eventually the Saiyuan won. cricket feast next month whe 1
Although the frat boat of the Hin Shanghai's representatives must ave left the Colony with a very
the Shanghai and the Malayar sang came in second she was disquali- teams are both visiting the Colony
fied for touching the mark, and there amiable feeling towards the Hong-Malaya I hear, is fancied for the fore the second place was awarded to Kong lawn bowls community.
interport encounter with Shanghai the Saiyuan which followed her. The Wherever they went, they were made welcome, and they them-
next, so it would seem that Hong-others did not complete the course. kong are going to be "gentlemenly selves were a very sociable crowd
hosts." and as good guests should," made themselves thoroughly at home. It is probable that "Sandy" Mal colm has seen his last interport. for he put up an indifferent ex- hibition last week. Charlie
SHANGHAI'S REPRESENTATIVES,
Richards, for all his years, is still
great player and kim down here aga T. G. Main is sure to be with us.
we may see In 1935.
as he is undoubtedly Shanghai's best man. With regard to Bailey. am sure, we would like to see lim again.
He has made a host
of friends here and mis cheerful personality will not ne forgotten. The two Portuguese members of the team. J. M. C. Lopes, and 0. 1. P. Remedios, were valuable ad-
me to see
| Golden Dawn win this event.
CRICKET,
But the local side should be quite strong as we have, both batsmen and bowlers of merit. and the selection committee should not have much trouble in fleiding In fact, their real a strong team.
be the question of problem will whom to leave out. On it fast wicket., Hongkong should stand as good a chance as the visitors and with the advantage of play-
The winning bout was steered by Mr. Morrell, 6fth officer of the Empress of Asia, this being the first time that Canadian Pacific Steamship Co, vessel has won the trophy.
Among those who witnessed the race! were Commodore F. Elliot, R. N., Mr. A. L. Shields, Mr. H. S. Rouse, Captain; and Mrs. D. Skinner, Captain and Mrs. McEchran, Mr. R. J. Vernall and Mr. de Ville.
Commodore Elliot's Con- gratulations
6 on the horae grad there
In presenting the trophy, Com- seem to be no reason for undue
modore Elliot said. "I have been pessimism. The poversial uncer
Asked by Commodore Shields and tainty of cricket makes the forthcommittes of the Royal Hongkong coming triangular tournamen. Yacht Club to present the trophy, and doubly interesting and it now re
the prize for the 20 bi-annual race for mains to be seen, which of the the Travessa Trophy.. I wish firat local players will be honoured of all to congratulate all those who juncts to the team and Lopes dis- with places in the Hongkong team. took part in the race, particularly Mr. Morrell, the fifth officor of the Empress of Asia, and helmsman of the winning bout, I think he and his merry men lid splendidly in pulling the four mile course in a heavy, bost and with heavy oars (applause), Notably his seamanship was good, and
played form that makes it certain that he will be included in any Juture team from Shanghai." Re- medios, to be candid did not give a brilliant display.
GOODBYE AQUATICS!
FOOTBALL.
Saturday's football results con tained a number of upsets, but the most unexpected of all was the 5-0 victory of the Lincolns over the Borderers, This reverse wil not help the Borderers in their future matches, but will he a great Incentive to the Lincolns who, no doubt will go a long ways towards winning the first division... this year. St. Joseph's just managed to beat the Navy and from what.
The competitive swiniming sea. son ended with the Harbour race Inst Thursday and Irom every point of view the year' has been an eventful une. Looking back one cannot help feeling that next season we are going to have plenty have seen of their team, they
of good swimming again and the
are very enthusiastic, and it is hop-
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Tribute to Yacht Club
sistent good work by Kalwant Singh was rewarded when he got through after a melee to open the scoring. The 12th Battery was not disheartened and did not lose their hold on the game but attack after attack of theirs was defeated and half time came with the score 1-nil in the Radio's favour.
Before presenting this trophy, 1 would like to say a few words about the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. The second half found the Bat- I have been here only three or four tery forwards getting more of the month, but I have never found in play and the game swung to and my life such a helpful club B3 fro till the Battery left-hal got this. In organising the Travessa through and found the net, mak Trophy race, the Club has formed a
scores 1-all With the link between themselves and the ing the mercantile ships.
tally even the forwards of both sides redoubled their efforts but the backs and goalies gave nothing away and although the final whis- tle came with the forwards still attacking they could drawn. through and the match was
"Commodore Shields, fr. Rouse and other members of the Club have been most helpful to me, through most difficult times, in organising the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, which I hope, will soon materialise. they have formed another link be By so doing, tween their Club and the Navy. They bare, kindly offered their Club as. the headquarters for the Reserve and I thank them, particularly Mr. Shields, Mr. Rouse and Mr. Vernall from the bottom of my heart."
Commodore" Elliot then presented. the trophy to Captain Lovegrove, the master of the Empress of Asia. In the
not
get
felt
KOWLOON LADIES WIN
First Prizes in Lip
- Competition The "Lip Impression"
competition, course of a short reply Captain Love-run by Messrs. Sincere's, Ltd, in con- junction with Lilian Harvey's film, grove said that they had tried three My Lips Betray" resulted in Miss time but failed, and now they had got B. Allen of 194, Price Edward Road,, it at last. There are 19 other names Kowloon, being awarded the first on the trophy, said Captain Lovegrove,”
prize for European ladies with Miss C. and I am glad that the U.P.R.'s name is going to be in it before it is full 1"
Gill of 11, Humphrey's Avenue second.
The Results
The result were as follows:
1. Empress of Asia (Mr. Morrell) 2 Saiyaan (Mr. Hindle). The boats from Hinsang (Mr. Ballie and Mr Lane) disqualified.
Kwangchow (Mr. Mitchell), Kaying (Mr. Winterbotton) did not finish.
The winning boat belongs to the Canadian Pacific Steamships Co. and the second to the China Navigation Company,
NEW VERY FAST GAME
Invented by Fair- banks and Carpentier
A comparison between best sell- Douglas Fairbanks and Carpen- ers of to-day and those of twenty fier between them have worked years ago was made by Mr. H. J. out a new game which, is said to w, Hetherington, Vice-Chancellor be the most energetic in the world. of the University of Liverpool, in To begin with, the game is call- an address to the Library Association at Harro-, tennis, squash rackets and badmin- the conference of ed "Dong" and is a mixture of
gate.
local standard is steadily improved that their enthusiasm will not be Better Than Twenty ing. The outstanding event in dampened by 2 reverse during 1933 was of course, the manner. In the earlier part of the season which the Hongkong Amateur They have a good side, managed Awimming Association has gone by experienced men, and deserve ahead and it is a pity that they all the success that they can get. did not come to an understand- In the second division the China ng with the V.R.C. No doubt Athletic's depleted team dock not towards the end of the season, re-seen to be very promising, and lationship was much better, and is not expected to win this year it is to be hoped that next year things will be better still. It 13 not my purpose. In reviewing the swimming year, to critse either the Association or the V.R.C. but perhaps a little give and take on both sides will help all round. In this respect, it was a 'pity that, with the exception of Campbell, none of the stalwarts of the Asso flation took part in the Colony championships conducted by the V.R.C. towards the end of Septem-. ber.
·OUR CHAMPION.
There can be little doubt that
•
"Most of the "reading of our
The Young Indiane, newromers to League Football, after going down Ingloriously to the Club in their opening match, redeemed them- selves on Saturday when they library-using or book-buying po- trounced the Navy. They are pulation is done for the sake of about the speedtest side in the entertainment, and I for one have second division, and with a little no wish to see it otherwise," he more experience in league football said.
il go a long way.
BOY GOLF CHAMPION
SETS UP A RECORD
Round in 70 Despite The Rain
"Self-entertainment may be one of the minor arta, but it is one of most important., What I do desire, and what indeed I believe to be in process, is the improvement of the level of entertainment sought and offered in books,
with those of even twenty years "Our very best sellers compared
ago are better, if mercifully no more enduring. It is not quite true, though it is too true to be good, that sixty years of compul- sory education have taught men how to read but not what to read."
CINEMA AS SCHOOL. "Mr. L. Barr Adams, of Liverpool,
said that the cinema had probably done more than any single agency to influence the modern reading public.
"So far as concerns the people with whom the boy's club Libra- rian is dealing, he said, "the cine me may be described As the world's most successful school,
ton.
The racket is a ten-ounce, tennis racket (the usual being between 12 and 141), and the net in height and tennis net. is half-way between the badminton The "ball" is a shuttlecock, and the scoring is as in squash.
ONE DALLY · ALLOWED The important feature is that one "dally" is allowed, which means that if the shuttlecock" is low or almost out of reach, it is permis- making the definite shot. sible to knock it up once before
"This makes for long and hard rallies, for, in doubles, it is per- mienble to "dally" the ball to your partner on the chance of his making
kill. +
Borotra and Cochet have played "the game and found that two sets were quite enough for them, so energetic, is it, while some of the American universities have adopted it for purposes of training all classes of athletes.
Quickness of foot counts even more than quickness of eye. It is typical of the energetic Fairbanka that he should devise such a game..
L. Roza Pereira has demonstrated Gace again that he's the best Hil-round swimmer in the Colony.
Special Air-Mall Service He bore the brunt of the work when the Shanghai Foreign
London, Sept. 28. Y.M.C.A. came down here for the The goll competition for the Pereira is Devil's Punch Bowl was played at Interport encounter. still young and should have a Hindhead to-day in appalling wea wonderful future ahead of him ther. The course, however, played Speaking of the visit of the extraordinarily well, and the tor Northerners, I think it will be rents of rain made no appreciable many years before the records es- difference to the pace of the greens. tablished by Hadley in Hongkong The morning's golf was brighten will be lowered, and certainly no ed by a fine round by P. B. Lucas, one now in the Colony (from the the boy champion and a member of TARIO or any other Club) Is Hindhead, who went round in 79, likely to improve gumiciently to which with a handicap of one gave disturb Hadley's records. These him a net score of 00. interport contesta give a great "This was a fecbra for the course
up to local swimming and it is as it stands at present. He made whither the scholars go willingly, Interesting to note that the last very few had shots, and whenever howbeit unconsciously to learn man A Whiteoak, who welcom- time a team from Shanghai visited he did he recovered with extraor whatever Hollywood may ordained the delegates, confessed, "I do Hong Kong was in 1923, just ten dinary success. He topped a brassie can be most profitably taught, years ago, Hongkong will have shot at the fourtha and three- The cinema's teaching included like a nice cowboy story
"Sometimes I dip into a heavirer little chance against 'Shanghai, putted the 18th on socount of an
two very dangerous lessons, the book," he added, "but I always hext year, should they visit the overstrong downhill put At the rst inculcated d craving for sen-
go back to the cowboy storysta Northern port, unless Hadley in last hole (where most people were sationalism as a mental stimulant,
"When you come to think of it' away on a swimming tour of the taking a brassie) he hooked & No and the other developed a reading
these Wild West stories are all Far East! For the present there-iron shot and went into a banker mentality which could be intimned very much alike. There is always fore, no more thought need be on the right of the green-he is only by leaping continuously from a dirty dog of a sheria and there given to competitive swimming, left-handed but holed a patt for a situation to situation without hears Riway, some rustlers. There is necessity for any but the most also young cowboy who in the unless the Chinese swimmers from four, Hongkong create new records at The rest of the scores would have superficial thought proces
end marries the rancher's daugh Nanking, which is highly improdons more credit at cricket than
ter, and he is always quick at the bable.
draw.”- Caughter.
at golf.
J
LURE OF THE WILD WEST The Mayor of Harrogate, Alder-
The prize for Chinese ladies went to Miss Lam Luen Mee of 787, Nathan. Road while Miss Le Tok Híng of 24, King Kwong Street, was given the Becond award.
RUSSIA'S 7,000,000
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ג
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Rome, Oct. 9. Another brilliant aviation world record was established in Italy to day when a hydroplane of the type Machi 79, Lown by: Colonel Casinelli, covered the distance from Pesaro, on the coast of the Adria- tie, to Falconare, near Ancona, that is 62.5 miles. in 9 minutes and 32 seconds. The speed reached is €29.37 kilometres or 383.36 miles an bour.
Hitherto the record for the flight
The Powerful Soviet Air Force over this course was held by the Englishman Lieutenant Boothman, Helsingfors.While Disarmament who in the last Schneider Cup Conferences are in progress. the competition covered 100 kilometres Soviet Government is quietly and at the average speed of 581.8 kilo- rapidly developing powerful metres
"an hour. The absolute militaristic weapon, a matter which world record has since then been should give pacinst politicians con- held by Italy, since Lieutenant siderable food for thought.
Agella made a fight last, spring ia Should the need arise, Russia is a Machi hydroplane over a 300 capable of placing seven million kilometre course, attaining a speed highly-trained
-and efficient of 682.403 kilometres an hour.- soldiers in the Beld
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The aim of the Soviet Govern-. ment has been to eradicate such faults, and it is authoritatively stated that a great deal towards the accomplishment of this pro- ject has been done.
Every child is imbued with the Idea of a future world revolution and the necessity of being ready and capable of de ending Soviet State" "against aggressors,
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