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THRILLING BOXING AT SINGAPORE
DECISION CAUSES SENSATION
Hagime Sakamoto, the Japanese flyweight, and the popular Johnny Moriell provided ten rounds of thrilling fighting before a large crowd at the New World Arena, Singapore, last week, wrl- les a "Malaya Tribune" correspondent. Mortell won comfortably on points, but the Japanese was as strong as à bali̟ and his un- orthordox style worried Mortell quite a lot.
The other ten-round battle be- close quarter work and holds, and
were tween Johnny Gabuco and Fight-clinches
ing Dalgo was declared "no con- test" at the end of the ten rounds. This decision bewildered some of the ringsiders whilst others ap- proved of it..
It was a rough and tumble fight all the way with far too much holding, and those who had seen Gabuco in previous fights were amazed at his display. He seemed tired half way through the fight and most of his punches carried Ittle weight.
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Dalgo also seemed disinclined to hit with all his torce at times and the fact that he seldom took ad- vantage of his opponent's cut eye was puzzling.
"NO DECISION“
One of the judges was dissatis- hed with the contest and the ra feree called it "no decision."
One of the two other supporting bouts was a splendid contest,
Mr. Bell's latest Jack
Importations, and Mohamed Introduced
carried
frequent.
on. Occasionally
They G-
buco would wade in in his old style and put a hard right across, but nis crisp left hooks, which were a source of worry to Gauder and Young Johnson, were conspic- uous by their absence.
He left himself, wide open to Dalgo on countless, occasions, but the latter looked on, and whenever he did hit he did not appear to be putting all his force in the blows.
When the din subsided Sakamoto and Mortell climbed into the ring. Mortell came in, exactly at 8st. He a little overweight at the was weighing-in. Using a skipping rope, Morell took off the excess, weight within ten minutes. Although Saka- moto was 315, lighter at 7.11. he was just as powerfully built and was stronger.
:
MORTELL MUCH BETTER It was soon apparent that Mor- tell was much the better boxer. but the Japanese could hit A welter-weight, most ring.
as hard and his charging taetics upset Mortell in no small
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will be seen newcomers, who
well known and action soon, are some excellent scraps can be look- ed forward w
Two novices, Black Diamond and E. Hendricks. 7.10 and 7.131 started the programme. Henricks got the verdicts after four rounds He showed that he knew some- thing about boxing. but Diamond
was wild.
The next fight. a six-rounder, was an excellent battle. It was a two hard-hitting battle between
Pablo Nervá, good flyweights, 1.13. was too good for Kid Car- pentler, who was stopped in the fourth round. Nerva has impm- ved tremendously. He is now in line for a championship fight. Two weeks ago he beat Little Juan in a close and splendid fight.
measure.
The Japanese elther knows ittie of the rules of boxing or he disre- garded them. He would lange for- ward with lowered head and swing hard with left and right. He still at close kept his head forward quarters and sometimes held Mor- tell in a ju-jitsu grip.
He did enough to earn disquall- "fcation, but it was his first fight na foreign land and, besides one fight had already failed to live up to expectation. It was a thrill- ing scrap all the way, nevertheless, and the crowd enjoyed it.
Mortell scored. frequently with his one-two punchies. He would Jab and bring his right across, but the Japanese was amazingly tough.
Things looked bad for Mortell when he sustained a deep cut over the left eye in the third round. It bled freely, interfering with his eyesight. His seconds managed to stop the bleeding,
FIGHT STOPPED Carpenter tried to win by a knockout and early in the fight For some time Mortell was un- one of his punches, a terrific right, able to deal with the Sakamoto's landed a little low. Nerva went charges and had to take several down and appealed for a foul but nasty swings, one of which landed was ordered to box on. In the on the cut, causing it to bleed free- third round he punished Carperly again, but Morteil eventually tler badly and sent him down for a adopted the correct tactics. He long count. Pursuing his advant- I kept at a distance and jabbed the age, Nerva put his man down twice Japanese at every opportunity. In the eight round he brought over In the fourth round and the referee
two terrific rights shaking Saka- stopped the fight.
Nerva should be but against Boy moto badly, but he kept his feet.
Sakamoto was much stronger
• Quee.
Gabuco. 9.1, and Fighting Dal- go. 9.21 began rather tamely. Ga- buco's style was a surprise to those who had seen him in previous battles. The referee warned both to fight properly, especially 'buco: There was far too
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937.
LOCAL PIGEON
RACING
R.U.R. Club Race Result
(BY PENZANCE)
The ban which does not permit the transportation of birds over the Border to Chung Muk Tan, did not, however, dampen the enthusiasm of our"" birdmen." during the week! end. Immediately this obstacle arose, arrangements were made to despatch the fillers to Aberdeen,
Aberdeen Although
13 close Shamshulpo, the race developed into an interesting one. The hills -surrounding Aberdeen were clothed In black clouds and the spasmodic showers did not tend to assist the birds in their fight.
Another drawback was the fact that most of the birds were pur- chased from local pigeon fancies and like good birds they first paid a visit to their old haunts before deciding to return to their soldier owners-although one or two decid- ed to "desert the Forces." birds ran into a minor storm about 4 p.m. but most of them battled the elements and returned to their anxiously waiting owners.
The result was as follows:-
The
TRAINING GALLOPS
Times Taken At Happy Valley
The following times wore takon at the Race Course yester- day morning:—
Bright View
Daylight Eve Racing Heart King's Jubilee
National Faith National Anthem
Flybynight
King's Bounty. & Pontiac Bay 1 Racing Bay
Voltaire
Honeymoon Eve
Sylvandale
Racing Strain
Bobalak Star
King's Coronation &
King's Highway.
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1.34.2 2.12 38.3 1.11.1 1.45
3rd. 4th Last
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30.1
2.41.4
29.4
2.14.3 £9.3
Mountain View
1
48.1
1.28.2 2.04-
2.35.4
31.4
Twilight Star
1
37.1 1.12.4 1.48.2 2.21
32.3
Soldier of Britain
1. 37.3 1.09.2 1.40.4 212
31.1
Rose-Queen,
1
41
1.17.4 1.53.4 2.24.4
31-
to
Perfect Day
1
35.2 1.07.3 1.38
2.04.3
28.3
Bag Tor
1
39.2 1.14.3.1.48.4 2.17.2
28.3
Derby Day
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26.1
1.
51.2
1.34.1, 3.19.3 3.00.3
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1.24
27.1
1
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1.21.3 1.58
2.30
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1.07
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1:08.2, 1,38.2
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1. 34
1.08.1 1.39-
32.4
40.3 1.15
1.48 2.19.1
31.1
37.2 1.12
1.43
31
237,3 1.13.1 1.45.3
32.2
38 1.14.4 1.50.1 3.20
29.4
37.2 1.104 1.41.1
30.2
1. 30
1.11.2 1.44.3
33.1
1
44.2 1.20.2 1.52.3 2.10
26.2
1
37.1 1.11.1 1.43.2 2.15.3.
32.1
1
32.4 1.02.4 1.31
1.59.1 28.1
1 39.11.15.11.48.3 2.19.1
30.3
Philanderer & Tempest
1
34:1 107.4 1.41
.2.12.3
31.3
Strathcartlck.
1
33.2 1.03.1 1.30.4 1.58.1
27.2
Llanarmon & angollen Persian Cat
4 29.3
57.1 1.24.4
27.3
41
1.19.3 1.53
33.3
Lancashire Tich & Air Mail
1 44
1.20.4 1.56
35.1
Victoria Hall Honey
1
39.3 1.16.3 1.52.2 2.23.1
30.4
26.2
53
1.22
29
Weedon Beat
38..
1.08.4 1.413
32.4
1
43
1.20.1 1.54.1 2.24.4
30.3
Solería
1
35.3 1.10.4 1.44.1 2.13.2
29.1
1 32
1.02.4 1.35.2
32.3
Flying Arrow
1
38
1.14.4 1.50 2.21.2
312
Gold Coin
4 33.4
1.05.4 1.37.2
31.3
Helephant & Mariposa .....
+ 40
1.13.4 1.44:2
30.3
Mac's Adventure & Araxy
37
·1.09.2 1.41.
31.3
Plain View ...
1 36
1.15.1 1.49.1 2.20.4
31.3
China. Clipper
1 35
1.11.2 1.44.4
33.2
Popular Star
41.1 1.194 1.53.1
33.2
Violet Queen
1 37
1.20.4 1.41.4 2.11
29.1
Centre Forward &
Shipmaster
40.1 1.17.4 1.52.2 2.24.4
32,2
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1st. Rfn. Farrell's blue cock. "China Clipper." (This bird was re- turned by Mr. Pegnall who pur- chased it from the East Lancs.).
2nd. Rin. Wilson's black checker cock (Bought from Mr. Chan, Hong Kong)
3rd. Corporal Higham's red cock, "Alpha" (Bought from Mr. J. T. K. Gilchrist, P.W.D.).
THE CUP FINAL
Their Majesties At Wembley
thousand.. Ninety-three
four bundred and, ninety-five people gave a great welcome to the King and Queen at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, states the "Times" of May 3. Her Majesty honoured the Cup Final by presenting the cup to Carter. the captain of the Sunderland team. to whom she re- marked, having heard of his re cent marriage, that it would be a very pleasant "wedding present. King Farouk of Egypt was also present and watched the match from the Royal box.
It was a fine spring day, and, as the colours of Sunderland are red and white and those of. Preston North End, blue and white, it was possible, by a happy coincidence, to choose a combination of flowers below the Royal box in a harmony' which was at once a tribute to the teams and a symbol of patriotic loyalty. The strike did not prevent the stadium from being crowded to its limits, and the time before the arrival of their Majesties was occupied with
London omnibus
In the tenth and last round and re-community singing and the play-
sorted to rough house tactles, but Mortell steered clear of danger and won with plenty to spare.
Mr. H. M. Rappa refereed, and the judges were Mr. A. G. Dobb and
GA- much. C. Hide.
Mr. and Mrs. Cheung snapped at the race course.
Sporting Fixtures
TO-VAX Bowls.-Open Pairs Competition: G. E. Stephens and P. C. Morgan 7. W. Greig and W. Campbell; L. Glendinning and W. Glendinning v. J. Hoosen and A. R. Minu; L F. Xavier and C. F. Remedios v. J. W. Leonard and J. R. Soares (Civil Service C.C. green).
Bridge-Cheero Club Contract Bridge and Mah Jong Drivé, 8 p.m. TO-MORROW
Bowls-Meeting of Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association Sub-Com- mittee, 5.80 p.m.;
ing of the bands.
EVERY CLASS REPRESENTED There is nothing in English sporting life which can be com- pared with the Cup Final: "Every class is represented and every ac- cent is heard, and the fervour with which the National Anthem was sung and the roar which greeted the King when he walked on to the field were the more im- pressive because the crowd was compounded of such a diversity of types. The players, who lined up in two rows -facing each other. were presented to the King by Mr. W. Pickford, the vice-president of the Football Association, and his Majesty shook hands with all of them. At the close of the match, | after the Queen presented the cup to the captain of Sunderland, whof defeated Preston North End by three goals to one, the National Anthem was again played by the massed bands and a 'great occasion ended in a volume of cheers.
gower O.C. v. Kowloon Tong R.C Hong Kong F.C. v. Yacht Club.
Racing-Sixth Extra Meeting (Happy Valley), 2 p.m
Just That & Beat That Tabby Cat
King's Lead
Zero
A picture taken at the race meeting showing, left to right,
Mr. Harold Seth, Mr. Poy (the jockey) Miss Katherine Ho and a friend.
LAWN BOWLS
Recreio Teams For
Saturday
The following have been selected to play for the Club de Recreio in their League matches on Saturday: First Division v. Kowloon B.G.C. (Home):-
J. A. Luz, F. X. Boares, A. A. Remedies. R. F. Luz (Skip).."
J. M. Noronha, C. E. Marques, C. G. Silva, F.-X. Siya (Skip).
L. J. Silva, L. F. Xavier, F. V. V. Ribeiro, H. A. Alves (ST.
Second Diision v. Kowloon B.G.C. (Away) ;-..
F. A. Machado, A. Y. Barros, C. A. Lopes. J. J. Basto (Bhip).
D. C. Alves, Dr. A. P. Guterres, 3. V. Ribeiro, C. H. Basto (Skip).
FA Xavier, C. M: Silva, P. A. Yvanovich, E M. Remedios (skip). Third Division v. C.S. Cricket
Club (Home) :---- *
C. C. Pereira, J. F. Figueiredo, M. A Carvalho, H. A. de B. Botelho (skip),
A. M. Xavier, A. F. Noronha, O.. P. Remedios, C. Roza Pereira
(skip); <
HAA ŠUNDAY, MAY 30,
E Alves, A. V. Gosano, C. E. Bowls. Open Rinks Champion- Xavier, J. M. 8. Rosario (Skip), ship (First, Round), P. A. Yraño- Bridge Cheero Club Duplicate vich's fink v. F. Cullen's rink (Kow- Contract Bridge, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 20 Bowls Division I: Hong Kong F.C. v. Craigengower C.C., Kowloon C.C..v. Police R.C., Club de Recreio
looh B.G.C.), A. A de B. Botélhe's | summaa. rink v. J. Cavanagh's rink (Civil ATTEMPTS ON Bervice C.C.): A. W. Grimmitt's WEIGHTLIFTING riak v. U. M. Omar's, zink (Hong Kong F.C.), R. O. Read's rink v. J. RECORDS MADE
v. Kowloon B.G.C., Civil Service Cook's rink (Talkoo!RO.), H. A.
Attempta on British weightlifting | C.C..v., Kowloon Dock R.C.; Division Aives' rink v. W. Mair's rink (Kow- H: Kowloon B.G.C. v. Club de Re-icon U.C.), W. Walker's rink v. J. F. records were made by Lee Lam crelo, Police R.C. v. Kowloon C.C., Lunny's rink (Craigengower OC), Poh, at the premises of the Health Craigengower C.C. v. Indian R.C., A: Hyde-Lay's rink.v. C. G. Bilva's and Strength Leaguers Union Talkoo RC. v.. Hong Kong FC.; rink (Kowloon Docks): .-6. Rosse-recently in the presence of Messrs. Division III: Kowloon FC v. Hong let's rink v. A. J. Kew's rink (Club Teo Check Chuan, Chan Wah Swee Kong Electric R.C., Club de Re- de Recrelo), T. Armstrong's rink v. and Choo Seng Kay, Certificated creio v. Civil Service C.C., Craigen- J. F. McGowan's rink (Indian R.C.).
BAW.LA: Referees.
K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNEY Splendid Progress
Splendid progress is being main- tained in the K.C.C. annual tennis tournament, and on Tuesday six matches were played
In the Handicap Singles "A" G. Bodiker towe 30/3) beat D. J. N. Anderson "Cowe 15) 8-6, 6-1, and E C. Fincher (owe 40) beat §. A. Gray (owe 30/1) 8-1, 6-4.
In the second round of the Junior Championship, F. A. Broadbridge defcated R. E. Lee, 6-3, 6-2, 6-0.
In the Mixed Doubles Handicap, W. C. Hung and Miss J. Old towe 15) lost to F. Grobe and Miss R. Perty (owe 30/3), 6-0, 6-2.
T. A. Madar and Mrs. Knight (rec. 1/8) beat R. Harding and Miss Nath 8-1, 7-5,
Miss Olive Dalziel qualified for the semi-final of the ladies' singles championship by beating Mrs. E Kella 6-4, 6-4.
Miss A. Mackenzie advanced a round in the ladies handicap singles, beating Miss M. McCaw 6-1, 6-1.
In the Handicap Singles "B,", B: G. Baker defeated V: Freeman, 2-8, '6-2.0-2.
The two hands match record in the 'stone class which stood at 173 1b, was broken by 8 lbs. by Lam Poh at a bodyweight of 1201 Ib/He also secured a pass with 230 lbs for the two hands, clean and jerk from behind neck, thereby. breaking the record by 4 lbs.
The newly established records await the confirmation of B.AW. Σ.Α.
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