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GREAT BRITAIN AND
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THE DAVIS CUP
Henri Cochet Gives His
Views
(BY ADRENI")
arcade I encountered the great enri Cochet in the Gloucester Hotel, this morning and when I explained the pur- pose of my visit, he at once invited me into the lounge down stairs, where comfortably seated, I asked him endless questions, which he answered in a modest and unassuming manner.
As long as Perry and Aust keep playing the way they are, England need have no fear in the future for the Davis Cup, sald M. Cochet, Perry is a great athlete and is gifted with tremendous stamina "but he does not use his head." Unlike Austin, Perry relles on his ability to get about the court quickly and to stand
pull him through up to any amount of gruelling, to matches.
Austin on the other hand is n great stylist, and possesses a keen "For one knowledge of the game. day's play Austin is superior Perry, for look what he
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1935.
"PATCHY YEAR" SHANGHAI
Civil Service Club,
Meeting
the
Certain additions and amend- ments to the rules and by-laws were passed yesterday at thirty-frst annual general meeting of members of the Hong Kong Civil Service Cricket Club which result- ed in the election of a Billard Re- presentative who is co-opted into the General Committee.
After the minutes of 'the last annual meeting were read, the President, Mr. G. R. Sayer, in mov- ing the adoption of the report and accounts stated that there was very little to call for comment. As In the year, before it was a little patchy which was offset by some bright spots..
The library had been invaded by
be a financial success for the pair worms which had, somewhat des-
of them. "I am doing it more fortroyed the books while the ac- pleasure" added M. Cechet,
+
did in
"I am playing a much me, and I have entirely remo led it" cnded M. Cochet,
Faster
To
this year's Day's Cup Final. He had only to play on two days." riay Tilden now would be entire- Austin it will be recalled 'defeatedly different to playing him years Atago, as he also has changed nis both Allison and Budge).
- game,
I am hitting harder no Wimbledon, however, which
some weeks, tends for
Austin than I have ever done before." reached the quarter. Anals to he
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS eliminated by Budge.
BILL TILDEN
Tilden, is the better, pager the two" sald the French tena wizard when asked to
compare
H
Henr. Cochet, had a meeting with officials of the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association yester-
disclose day. I am able to
that provisional arr igements were mat- made regard.ng
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SHANGHAI SWIMMERS
SAY FAREWELL
Mr. John Huxley On The Next Interport Series
(Bs "PLUNGE"}
In dismal, drizzly weather the sa. "President Cleveland" car- ried away with her yesterday morning, a zalazy of sporting talent which incinded the returning Shangbai Interport Swimming team, and the invading Hong Kong ladies and men's Tennis Interport sides.
There was a huge crowd present at the pier side to see the Shanghal swimmers off, which included officials of the Victoris Recreation Club and other interested controlling bodies of Hong Kong aquaties, while the Hong Kong' tennis sides also received a great send 'off, from officials of the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Asso“ ciation who were present in force, and an enthusiastic crowd of supporters.
Confidence in their ability to put up a good show in the Northern ports, was expressed by the leading players of both the ladies and men's sides, who are looking forward most keenly to the forthcoming contests.
quisition of the Billard Table will prove a financial gain to the Club
I espised Mr. John Huxley, pre- in the period of the next two months when it would then be the sident of the Shanghal Amateur Club's property. The Whist drives Swimming Association, surrounded which were so ably organised had uy a crowd of well wishers in the proved a financial success. The upstairs lounge, and asked him Club's sporting activities were. then
what he thought of Hong Kong's dealt with by the president who prospects in the next interport to
be held up in Shangbal,
then called on the Club's Treasurer to enlighten the gathering on the aspects of the accounts.
"Hong Kong are coming up the year after next, and they are going have their pants torn off" was the blant reply to my question.
In support of this contention, Mr. Huxley said that for one thing
Mr. B. E. Maughan then said that the Club had a satisfactory year, and although the profit was not as great as the previous year ches. It has been, decided that it was nevertheless a very satis-Shanghai were going to have the
exhibition
It is the venue for these matches will | factory one.
Tilden, the "Grand Old Man" of tennis with the present reigning champlon at Wimbledon. wonderful to think that at the age of 44. Tiden is still quite roable of meeting any opposition in the world in a five seu encounter and to participate daily as he does) in five sets of tennis
be
the Kowloo
Cricket Club
courts, where Cochet visited o Tuesday afternoon..
A tribute Was paid to Mr. Maughan by Mr. W. J. Burling on the excellent way in which the whe-accounts had been presented
All, however, depends on ther Cochet is successful in ob-
Vines. sa'dtaining the co-operation of..
Filipino professionals in Manila.
pare In
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
After the report and accounts
services of an Olympie, swimmer, when the local side will make their invasion in 1937. The gentle- man in question had been offered a place in the Swedish swimming side in this year's Oympic Games which are to be held in Berlin.
the He expressed his confidence in /had been passed unanimously the automatically qualify next year for
M. Cochet, was also wonderful and now cecuples the
tennis world, professional has been Tilden's for so long.
FRANCE'S "HOPES"
that
being able to get two, or three at the most, to make the trip to Hong Kong, in which case Hong Kong will then be able to witness tennis of a really high standard.
As regards the immediate pros- pects of France in the Davis Cup.
If arrangements in Manila do M. Cochet was most pessimistle.
to the prove
be successful, M. to "We have got to look
Cochet expects to be able to cal youngsters 10 years of age now,
Chinese tor our future champions" Bous- upon the services of a sus, and Marca Bernard had prov-professional in Shanghai to come e to be most disappointing be-to Hong Kong. Shou'd either of cause for the past five years they these two sources not be available, "France's M. Cochet said that he would then classed had been hopes", Both have enjoyed cut- give "demonstration" matches, standing victories at one time or which case an amateur could be another, but they were nowhere nis opponent. without any fear near the class which would en-infringing the able them to regain the Davis Amatearism. Cup for France.
Regarding America's Inture tal- ent, M. Cochet could not express a definite opinion, as he had not yet seen Budge in play. But from all reports Badge was quite a "Beitous menace" and had done extremely well at Wimbledon to get as far as he bad.
PROFESSIONALISM
Tules
regarding
U.S. BASEBALL
League Favourites Defeated
That professionalism would be telerated in a better manner than
New York Sept. 24. at present prevailing, the speaker
The Detroit Tigers, leaders in the was more than confident. rules governing the amateur statu: American League and favoured to are strongly vere framed 15 years ago, when win the pennant,
pay challenged by the New York Yan- Players were accustomed to their own expenses etc. whereas kees. The Yankees stole a march at the present moment all the leading players did not have to spend a single cent, as the clubs and associations saw to all money
St. Louis Browns twice defeated. Jaatters. "Why should not a man' 'capable of making money at ten- the Chicago White Sox. the earlier
his (or for that matter at any other sport), not make it, especial- ly when he has to devote so much of his time to it?
on their rivals to-day by heating the Senators while the Tigers were by Cleveland soundly" beaten Indians."-
game being a scoreless one for the losers.
Boston Red Sox Nad
а
similar success over Philadelphia Athletics,
a double
·
Billiard representative Mr. P. E. Knight was elected.
The following were elected office bearers for the ensuing year:
Chairman of the General Com mittee: Mr. A. Q. Brawn..
Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Deakin. Hon, Treasurer: Mr. 3. E. Maughan."
Edgren who is only a youngster, will Shanghai where he is expected to
the
in
THE TENNIS TEAM
Travelling on the same boat were
the Hong Kong Interport Tennis
1:0
at
Teams. Miss Hancock who is the Captain of the Ladies Team when seen on board before the boat's de- parture said "I think the prospects are good. Provided we get the right light and plenty of time to get settled down our chances of winning are bright." The other members of the team were of the same opinion. These included Mrs. Chiu Chun Chiu, Mrs. Wilson and Mias M. Griffith, Miss A, Mackènzie of the K.C.C. also travelled board. to watch the games Shanghai.
The men's team composed of: Ho Ka Lau (Capt.). Lee Wai, Tong, W. C. Hung and the Tsui brothers. all looking fit and well. Interview- ed Mr. H. Ka Lau said that' they were going up to do their best. It was a pity that the Rum- Jahn cousins were unable to make the trip but the Interport series will do a lot of good to the local boys who are all still in the prime of the game and the experience gained thus would be of immense
Tsui brothers,
return from Europe after
born Games. Edgren
..was Shanghai. so is a 100 per cent. Shanghailander, and is in fact & second string for the Swedish side in the 100 yards and High diving.
Another promising youngster who they were doing their best to deve- Cricket Representative: Mr. T. Flope, continued Mr. Huxley, was a McCown..
lad, 18 years of age named Starkov-benefit to them, especially to the Tennis Representative: Mr. J. E. sky, who has already swum the 50 yards in 25 2/5 secs. His time for Lawn Bowls Representative: Mr. the 100 yards is 59 secs, which in F. J. Jones.
comparison to that recorded by N. Billiard Representative: Mr. P. E.
Hammond, the Shanghai swimming Knight.
(58 2/5 Captain only last week seconds) is favourable for it is con- fident-y Expected that young Starkovsky can improve upon the time he has recorded.
Bendall
Hon Librarian: Mr. C. Strange. Grounds: Mr. J. Carr..
Hon, Bar Convener; Mr. J. Purvis. Capt. 1st Eleven Oricket: Mr. J. E Richardson; Vice-Captain, F Baker::
NOEL HAMMOND "Shanghai has a tremendous ar ray of sprint men, and this will again be our strong point, as it was -Members of the
down here." Hammond, in Mr. Messrs. P. Knight, 5. Alderman | Huxley's opinion, is bound to im- and F. W. Bradley.
Capt and Eleven Cricket: Mr. H. F. Westlake.
Committee:
prove, this was his first experience This closed the business of the in an interport in an away port, meeting and a hèartý vote of yet he beat all opposition that thanks was accorded to the pre- Hong Kong could place against him sident.
FRIENDLY FOOTBALL
"Daily Press" Team For "Saturday
The
following will
represent
The Hong Kong Dally Press" in a friendly football match against the Hong Kong Football Club, 3rd division, on the Club ground on
In the National League. New Saturday at 3.15 p.m. PLANS UPSET " "Modern conditions in the world York Giants scored
now-a-days. victory over Philadelphia Philies. that if any man wished to keep Boston Braves lost both games to on the top fight of his particular the Dodgers, branch of sport, he had not only The following
o sport, were such
to devote h's whole time
but to give up all other interests
as well..
were the re-
itsults: to
NATIONAL LEAGUE
R. H. E.
0 9 2
@ 12 0
It is impossible" said M. Cochet
"for a man playing for instance. Philadelphia ............
to a crowded gallery which ex-New York
pects him to give of his best, to
concentrate wholly on the game,
(A1 Smith
when all the time he is thinking Philies while
'I have to finish this game soon. home run.
blanked out the
Chang Hon; F. Mel Arcul (Capt.), Mak Sau-lun; A. R. Mar- kar, S. MacNider, E. R. Markar: Lee Wing-lum, Lo Ka-kit, Lo Chui-wa, J Franco and O. M, Omar.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia Boston
he also scored a Philadelphia
Ott and Cüecinello Boston
as I have other things to attend Ikewise scored home runs for the
to". A man playing thus, the Giants).
French ace added, could not give
"of his best and he cannot be ex- Philadelphia.
R. H. E.
2
€ 0
B
9 r
5
13 3.
6 8 0
in a strange bath. At home in a bath that he is accustomed to, Hammond if pushed, as he is bound to be can easily be expected to do even better.
THE LONG DISTANCES Finally there is Gavrilo, our 220 and 440 man, who has shown great promisc. His time for the 220 yard is 2 inins. 40 8:conds, and I think that he has amp'e room for improvement."
PREPARATIONS FOR BERLIN OLYMPICS
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Press**)
By Telegraph. Copyright, Tais graphic Massage Ordinance,
received, September 25, 1-30 p.m.)
THRA.
Berlin, Sept. 25.
In anticipation of the great number of visitors to the Olymp'o Games which will be held in Berlin
next year, the special Olympic Committee in Berlin in conjunction with the Tourist As- sociation as decided to provide for 100,000 rooms which will be made available in private houses In addition to the City's existing hotels. It ts also stated that certain defin'te districts have been allotted to each nation,
The rooms will be divided ye the Committee into three different categories. priced at three, four- and-a-half and s'x marks per
ught respectively... Transocean Kuo Min.
Asked about their prospects in ousting Hong Kong's long distance men, who were definitely superior. this year, Mr. Huxley said that this problem was his greatest worry...... Shanghai were not too well served in this direction, and. added the speaker, "we will have to train up someone to come up to Hong Kong's standard."
WORLD RECORDS BROKEN
BY BOMBER
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
press" (Copyright).]
Rome, Sept. 24-
With regard to water-pole, Mr. Huxley was confident that Shang- hai would more than hold its own
All world records for a machine in home waters, for the team that made the trip down to Hong Kong of its type have been broken by was by no means the best that is the Italian bombing plane "Savola available in the North. It was 79" according to an inicial an- however, the best that they couldnouncement on Tuesday. The `re- muster from men in a position to cord fights took place on Monday 8.30 and 12:45 o'clock (Bob Johnson homered for the come South; but when the return between
the bomber piloted by L. visit is made, Shanghal could call when Athletics).
upon the services of Hans Park, Col. Bisco few. 1,000 kilometres 3 11 0 their premier player who had a with a load of 500 kilograms, and .0 3 1 trial for the German Olympic at an average speed of 390 kuo- an hour exceeding the (Knett blanked out the Browns team recently while on home leave, metres whi'e Burns and Clift scored home They also had Ted Paget (an ex- previous German record by 43
Hong Kong fan) who unfortunate-k.p.h. runs).
by was unable also to make the trip to Hong Kong.
G
pected to
New York
7
12 7 11 2
St. Louls Chicago
With this wind, M. Cochet took the great step, and turned professional He departed from Philies).
(Dolph Camilli homered for the
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€ 1
3 10 1
(Burns homered for the Browns
France in January this year, and
It is his intention to tour
the Boston
whole world. It was most unfor- Brooklyn tunate, added my genial inform-
ant, that he was unable to play Boston
In this, year's Professional Char-Brooklyn pionship which was subsequently
won by Vines) as his plans car.
Fried him elsewhere.
FASTER GAME
He however, did not think it Pittsburg likely that Tilden and Vines would St. Lou's
make the trip to the Far Eastych despite rumours to the contrary, (J.
Collins and Daroucher Washington he thought that it would not homered for the Cardinals),
2 0.
3. 8. 2
5
91
Et. Louis Chicago
5
9. 1
8
.21
(Lesie homered for the Dodgers. There were 11 innings),
18 4 and Bonuri for the White Sox).
Detroit
14 15 2
2 3 3
11 11 0.
(Hale, Trosky and homered for the Indians); New York
Phillips
14
10 2
8.
#3
Routes
Cleveland
GET BACK THAT FLAG. Thus taking all in all, Shanghai bad rosy prospects, said Mr. Huxley.
With a 2,000 kilogram load the average speed was 380 k.p.h., which eubstantially improved on the former American record of 307
average speed The same
Was
In any case he was looking forward maintained for the 2,000 kilometre
to the time when he would be incoürze
5.
In the font fight for which no a position to return the keen hos- pitality that he had received white load was mentioned a speed of In Hong Kong: "Tell all the Hong nearly 400 kilometres was attained. Kong boys that we have had a special emphasis was laid in an grand time, and a most interesting oficial report that machines of interport-but we are going to get this type are now being built in back that flag though, next time." series-Transocean Kua lin
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