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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1936.
OLYMPIC
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB
WORLD BRIDGE
CONTESTS
Interesting Talk Over The Wireless
A ful explanation of the term "Par Bid" was expounded 'by Mr. M. E. Politi, a foremost enthusiast of bridge in Hong Kong, when he gave a very interesting and iu- minating talk ore. Z.B.W. last night, in connection with the 1936 World Bridge Olympic.
trick, the "Par Bd for East and West. is four Spades bid and made or down one. As you will notice. are TELY West and East hands rich in Honour Tricks and at first contract seems very glance the easy to make. However, with the the proper defence from North Contests relating to this Olym-hand can be set as follows:-
The King of Hearts is lead fol- ple are scheduled to take place on Tursday, February 4, commencing lowed by the Act and then the at 8 p.m. sharp at the American club, the entrance fee being $10.
Queen which forces West to utilize one of his trumps. Now, should
Below we publish, Mr. Politi's the trumps be divided West has broadcast in fult,
together
with no losers in the outside sults, and
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two illustrations, which will great-therefore proceeds to draw trumps. of discussion Now it North will hold his 'Ace of ly felleitate points
round brought up by the spearker, who Spades until the third
Trumps, thereby stripping dummy said:-
The 1936 World Bridge Olympic cr. Trumps and after taking his Ace on the third round plays a will take place, through the cour- tesy of the American Club Com-Heart the declarer must go down mittee, at their premises en Tues- day, February the 4th at 8 pm. sharp. Contestants. however, are requested to appear at 7.30 pm,
a that would take out his last trump and North would make two Hearts trick' and two Spade tricks.
The most essential point, how- The Commitise managing this ever is to note that the "Par Bld Tournament is composed of his
for East and West is tour Spades Honour Acting Chief Justice Lind-made or one down and not four sell as president. Mr. F. H. Tyson Spades made only, and for North and South-four Spades bid by a secretary, Messrs. J. W. Frank.
West and the contract to be de- M K. Lo, M. H. Lo, H. Lo and
feated by one trick. myself.
This contest is opened to all throughout the Bridge Players world It will be started at 8 p.m.. and it is estimated that over fifty different countries will participate and blay the same stxtern hands
be
Those who play correctly will win the greatest array of prizes are the ever offered. Foremost two platinum World Championship trophies, valued at U.S.$10,000 each, Beautiful silver trophies Wil given for permanent possession to those who win the championship of every country. Negotiations ure being made for the Hong Kong Players, playing in this Tourna- merit on February 4th to qualify as representing this Colony 80 what it is hoped that at least a 4.lver trophy, if not the platinum cups, will come to the Colony': players, I take this opportunity t form you that one couple." last year, won trophies for us.
The prizes won at this Tourna÷ ment will be on, "Par B'd." bui There will be local prizes as well presented to the pairs which will return the highest scores.
Entries to be made in pa'rs. One hand only will be played Reach table.
No stakes will be allowed and no provisions wih be made for -spectators.
be it "Any pairs who, will not the American Club at 8 p.m. sharp automatically excluded. % will be
forfeiting the entrance fees
Those wishing to participate are requested to send in their appli- catlons together with the entrance dee of HE. $10 per pair to Mr. F. A Tyson, c/o The Standard O Co., no later than the 25th Jan- uary noon.
On the 22nd and the 29th Inst.. I will give two more illustrations.
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Laneford Trophy
This competition was played on Sunday, January 12 over 36 holes, Medal Play. The winner for the second year in succession was..
A. J. Dennis 76 plus 73-149-14-
135.
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Other scores were: -W. A Stewart 82 plus 72-154-18
-138.
H. H. Mundy 76 plus 78-154-16-
138.
T. D. Paton 79 plus 74-153-14-
139.
W. G. Geall 90 plus 90-180-36
144.
E Black 73 plus 91-164-20-144.
YACHTING
Sweepstake Race Results
True Blue took first position in the "A" Class and Gael in the Mixed Classes at the Sweepstake Races held yesterday by the Itoya Hong Kong Yacht Club
The course was Kowloon Rocks (9), Channel Rocks (S), Rumsey Shoal (P), Mark on Line (P), Channel Rocks (9), a distance of
8.3 miles.
Results were as follows:-
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(Major F. C. Booty) Painted Lady, A14..... 18.22.31
(Mrs. L. C, Edward)
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Mixed Classes--Started 24,55
Finished Curr. Pos 2 16.22.45 18 22.45
(Mrs. D. W. Persse)
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HOME FOOTBALL
London, Jan. 14. Grimsby advanced to the fourth round of the English Cup to-day when they defeated Hartlepools on their own ground by four goals to one in a replay: Grimsby have to visit Port Vale in the next round. It will be a severe task as Port Vale yesterday caused a big upset by beating Sunderland.
In the northern section of the Third Division Southport gained easy points from Darlington, beat, ing them. by four goals to one,~~~
Reuter.
"SCENE" AT ICE HOCKEY MATCH
London, Dec, 22. Streatham beat Kensington Cor-
For those who are interested but who have not partie.pated in the lest Tournament, I will endeavour to explain the term "Par Ald." The Committee responsible for the World Bridge Oymple amongst inthians by 3 goals to 1 in a Na- whrom sre. Mr. Culbertson, Mr. tional Ice Hockey League match,- Lightner, Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Vander- at Streatham, last night, but not several other leading until penalties were sustained for bilt and American players, have fixed intringements in the closing stages specific bid for each and everyone did the visitors have to yield to the of the sixtech hands to be played: champions of last season.. which in their joint opinion is the correct bid.
it is expected that more will be heard regarding a scene which oc- To-night I will uetrate two curred at the close of the match. hands from the previous Tourna- One of the visiting players ap- ment. The papers have been knd peared, to make an attack on the anough to publish these hands. referee as the teams left the ice, news-and the matter will come before and if you will bring the paper you will be able to follow the authorities. more carefully."'
R. McCaugherty, a new man
as from Quech's, was sent off for " You will notice that East, dealer, bids one heart, Bouth and alleged body checking at the bar- North pass throughout the bidrier, and soon afterwards Barker ding, West bids one Spade. East was penalised for arguing with the bids two Clubs, West three Hearts referee
CANADA SURPRISE 'and East takes the contract to
Although the rubber had already four Hearts. Bouth leads the King of 'Diamonds which the declarer been secured with Canada's three will take, with the ace and lime wins and a draw in the, previous diately plays Bpades either 10 matches, there was an excellent prepare himself for a crtes tally struggle at Brighton when Canada to establish the Spade sut. Even-beat England by 5 goals to 2 in the tually a Club finesse wil have, to rth and thal Test match of the be taken at some stage of the season. proceedings, but please notice that unless the declarer leads a spade, at trick two the contract wil not be made, as the defenders will et the first opportunity play. Hearts and prevent ruming clubs, there- by, declarer keing two Diamonds
A feature of the game was ta high acandard and there was only one penalty throughout.
4 big. Holiday crowd watched some exciting exchanges and by their play at times England hard-
a Spade and a Club. However y deserved to lose by a three goals
"Par Bid" for East and West
margin,
Wembley Lions scored a decisive four Hearts bld and made. Victory in the National Leagus
I will give another hand as an illustration of "Fat By The Par match between the two Wembley Bid for this hand for North and teams at the Empire Pool Rink, south is four Spades bid by West, Bekilde Wembley Canadians by Battract to be vefested by, ode ( five goals to use.
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FRIENDLY HOCKEY
Radio Defeated
LOCAL SOCCER
Fixtures For The Week-End
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A friendly hockey match was The following fixtures have been p.ayed between the East Lanca-arranged for the week-end:-
SATURDAY shire Regiment and the Radio Sports Club on the Club's ground, Interport Team v. The Rest (N) 3.30 p.m. Referen: H. F. Berut- Caroline Hill yesterday evening.
ton; Linesmen: A, C. Ward and when the fortief won by 5 goals
K. K. Ip. to 2, after a rely keenly contest- ed encounter. The winners show- ed good, form, and thoroughly deserved the verdict.
Rabirisch (2), Bolting (2) and Owen were the marksman for the East Lancashire, while Chowdhury scored both the Radio's goals. The Radio was handicapped by the fact that four of their regular players were unable to play, "and consequently the team was not up to scratch.
"Y" BEATEN
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Playing with only ten men the "y" lost a very scrappy game of when hockey by 2 goals they opposed the Club 1st XI at King's Park yesterday.
the
From the commencement Club pressed but many of their fine movements were spoilt by E. Fowler, who played a fine game for the Y.M.C.A.
Resulting from a fine movement. Potter netted the first goal for the Club with a well judged shot. The sloris but their forwards were held "Y" broke away on many occa in check by Reed who was a great spoiler in the Club's defence,
In the second half the Club con- tinued to put on pressure and 8 Fowler on the right wing got but had through once or twice rather bad luck with his final efforis. However he made amends for this when he ran down the wing to beat his brother to score a fine goal which hit the upright and entered the net.
The "Y" tried hard to get even but the Club was equal to the occasiori.
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TRAINING GALLOPS
The following gallops were clocked yesterday:-
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2nd Division University v. Kowloon (A1) Re-
feree: W... Twaites. Eastern Club de Recreto (81)
Referee: H. Martin. Radio v. Hong Kong Football Club
MI) Referee, R Chapman.
3rd Division Police "C". v. Rallway (K1) Referee:
J. H. Lawrence, East, Lancs, v, RAF (P2) Referee:
R. I. Evans. „
SUNDAY
1st Division
South China ““B” Y. RA, “L” (CH2) Referee: D. Kossick; Linesmen: C. Mason and T. Evans.
2nd Division A.S.Q. & RÀO.0, v. "East Lancs. (C2) Referee: A. T. Jarmain. Chinese Athletic. v. South China
(CHI) Referee: W. F. Payde. 3rd Division
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Referee: J, Butterworth, Liga Portuguess Y. RW.F, (KP2)
ALL IN THE DAY'S
SPORT
Here And There
London, Dec. 22. To-day I asked Archie Compston
Christmas message to hi for a challenger, Cecil Denny. I got it writes a correspondent,
The challenge, let me recall, has arisen through talk about a golf match between four Essex profes- and (including Denny) Bionals four from the Croydon Alliance (one being Compston).
Compston remarked that "we could trim those birds any day of the week. Denny promptly chal- lenged the "bird-trimmer" to a 12 hales match, over which a member would of the Thorpe Hall Club wager £100 on Denny.
WANTED, A £1000 MATCH When I invited Compston's reply to-day he said:
"Not enough money; I am a pro- fessional golfer.
backing himself for
Denny £1000?"
What
about
"Would you then take him on?
I asked. "Stre, as the answer.
"I find my own "dough'."
Now Denny has all Christmastide to think the matter over. SOUTH AFRICA'S TEST RECRUIT A. W. Briscoe, selected to play for South Africa in the Christmas Test match against the Australians, has played several innings worthy of spécial pride.
The first was a here 28-bat it was made when he was batting for a Bchools XV. against the English XL Of 1927-28. Geary and Peebles were bowling against him.
Another was 101 for the Trans- vaal-his share of a 327 partner- ship with the late . B. Cameron, which became a South African Afth wicket record.
Briscoe, Irish by descent, Wes educated in Bouth Airlea at King Edward's College. Here he wan the lawn tennis doubles in partner- ship with N. G. Farquharson, now South Africa's leading player...
SWIMMING WITHOUT FEES Swimming is never out of sea- son--to judge from the.Christmas Day efforts on the Serpentine.
To-day I hear that Plaistow United Swimming Club, anxious to prevent school swimmers from wearying in well-doing, has writ- ten to all the schools in the West Ham district azéring free member-- ship for one year. •
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HOME FOOTBALL FORECASTS
(BỶ FORWARD)
The following is a list of League matches for Saturday, January
18. The teams in bold type are tipped to winim
BIRMINGHAM BRENTFORD
DIVISION 1.
Results
1933-3 1933-4 1934–5
Manchester 0.306-1 1-3
Middlesboro'
Huddersfield 7-31-1
Mileage
80
7.
230
V;
DERBY C.
61
EVERTON
24 Y.
Болгод
GRIMSBY
130
175
105
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143
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FRESTON NE Shefeld W. WEST. BROM, SUNDERLAND PORTSMOUTH
Bury
CHARLTON
140 7.
Laverpool Chelsea Aston Villa ARSENAL
Blackburn
Stoke
135 V. Wolves
DIVISION II.
2-2
2-0
33 12
13
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2-13-1 v. Southampton
BRADFORD BURNLEY
195
36
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150
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90 V.
95 V. 64
FULHAM
LEICESTER MANCHESTER U. PORT VALE SWANSEA TOTTENHAM WEST HAM
ACCRINGTON CHESTER CHESTERFIELD) CREWE
DARLINGTON GATESHEAD HALIFAX - OLDHAM SOUTHPORT STOCKPORT TRANMERE
CARDIFF
160 T บ. 150
205 V.
Barnsley DONCASTER
Hull C.
Plymouth Norwich Newcastle Bradford
Notts F..
Shemeld U. Blackpool
DIVISION III. (NORTH)
5 7.
York Lincoln
Mansfeld Hartlepools Rotherham
115 V
53 V.
Wabali
85 V.
Barrow
105
V.
28
45
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Wrexham
40
V
45
T.
115 V.
31
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Rochdale
New Brighton
Carlisle
DIVISION III. (SOUTH)
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2-02-2
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Newport Co. Exeter
Reading
Northampton Bristol C.
ALDERSHOT
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BOURNEMOUTH
97
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Crystal P.
BRISTOL B.
113
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Clapton O.
15
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COVENTRY
153
GILLINGHAM
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LUTON MILLWALL NOTTS CO.
45
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112
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135
Southend
95
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Brighton
175 * ሃ.
Watford
SWINDON TORQUAY
ABERDEEN Albion R
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HAMILTON
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
DIVISION I
V. Airdrie
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ST. JOHNSTONE
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Motherwell
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Without revealing what she new amateurs playing in junior, Rugby clubs would be, he was confident League clubs in the North.
that ton aides will be available
all in Greater London,
"I am convinced." he said, "that this Rugby game is destined to be serious competitor with This is an all-Southern move- a very ment. Mr. Parkes hade it plainSoccer-the more so as we hope. that despite a conference in Man-to arrange, by some such plan as chester-the North had given him playing on the same ground se- no assistance or even encouage-parate teams for Streatham, and Mitcham, or for Acton and Willes- ment..
So, while desirous of remaining den. to hate a first-class match
terms with the Rugby every week.".". on good League in the North hệ is going ahead with his own plans.
He mentioned that player's not having to travel long distances would be able to feniain at their RECRUITS FROM THE UNION · Mr. Parkes belleves the clubs wili ijoba until mid-day on Saturday. secure their players from Rugby A novel if commendable, com- Union men and from the youngparison with first-class Boccer,
IMITATED
BY MANY
PERFECTION SCOTCH
EQUALLED BY
MCCALLUM'S NONE.
in London in the New Year. Hela PERFECTION
coming from Birmingham early in January
Haydon trains regularly for table tennis He is a good cricketer, too good enough to appear in War- wickshire Becond Eleven.
RUGBY LEAGUE FOR THE
MASOUTH
yant ploniser of Rugby Leaguo professional football in the Bouth, ML. 8. E. Parkes, has been telling me of his plans for setting up Bouthern League competition
next season
SCOTS WHISKY
DILM-CALLUM E EDINBURGH
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Bote Agents
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WINE MERCHANTS,
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