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LOCAL TENNIS.
SUCCESSFUL CHINESE.
LEAGUE PLAYERS.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
FOOTBALL.
POLICE, BEAT THE 8.0.AA
In the second half Lacey added sheond without reply from the Chin eso who wore benton 2-0
A friendly football match between the Chincko A. A. and the Navy will take place this afternoon at 6.30 at the Sookunpoo "A" Ground,
The achievement of the Chinese Friendly gained on Saturday open- Recreation Club In gaining the ad the football season. On the Sov allkunpoo ground the Police R. C. met Championship honours in thres divisions of the Hongkong the South China A. A The game Lawn Tennis League, was mainly was fast and interesting and it balf responsible for the large and time the Police lad by, the only goal, distinguished gathering of visitors Simpson being the scorer. which attended the Club's annual "At Home" held at Causeway Bay on Saturday when the champions of the League met the "Rest" In Chinese A.A. Match. a series of exhibition matches.
The Chinese maintained their unbeaten record by defeating, the visitors in all three divisions by quito comfortable margins, a
several though there
were atrenuous games in the premier HARI PIA I CE division. The "Rest although only Hancock, President of the Lawn being victorious on one court in Tennis Ashociation to say a few that division, showed, consistency words (applause) throughout, with the exception of one game, which they lost 10-1.-
There were about 600 visitors present and among them, His Excellency Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi, Sir Shouson Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, the Hon Mr. W. T. and Mrs. Sauthorn, Dr. C. C. Wang, Mr. H. H. B. Hancock (Chairman of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis League), Lleut.-Col. T. A. Robertson, Mr. H. E. Wood, Capt. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Major Wright, Mr. Li Yau-tsun (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce), Mr. A. H. Crook, Professor L. Forster, Mr. R. E. Lindsell and Mr. H. A. Nisbet.
1926.
· AMERICAN BASEBALL.
RESULTS OF LAST WEEK'S MATCHES.
New York, Sept. 18.
-NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Saturday."
VR. C. NIGHT FETE.
SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION ON "SATURDAY.
RESCUE ATTEMPT AT
CANTON
FIGHT TO SAVE MAN FROM DROWNING
There was a large browd to The following are the results of the watch the events in the V.R.C.
Canton Sept. 17/1 matches played in the National and night fate on Saturday. The wen-
Following the incident of the he 112314|ther was delightfully dad and cool two over-turned sampans. American Leagues during the past week:
and a very enjoyable function shameen Shoal on the 14th.
· passed off without a hitch. One of Able Seamen H. Hunt, D. the most interesting Items was a and A. Edwards of Ha My Se team race for Hongs, The Kow-Moth were instrumental in say loon Dock were successful out of ing Chinese from drowning, this 6six entries. In the water polo morning saw a similarly herpic of match the Kowloon British School Tempt by a resucht of the old boys beat the Royal Navy, Shameen, Mr. J. G. Montalto, of ** After the conteate Mrs. I. King Anderson, Meyer's, in presented the prized to the success Chinese fell into the ereck 27 ful ones and was accorded hourly separating Shameen from Canton
Philadelphia
New York New York Pittsburgh Boston Boston
New York Now York Brooklyn Brooklyn New York Brooklyn. Boston Philadelphia.
New York Brooklyn Philadelphia
Mr. Hancock said it was his pri- vilege as chairman of the Hongkong Tennis League to congratulate the Chinese Recreation Club on their winning, not only the first Division honours but also the "B" and "C" divisions. Their achievement was unprecedented, and they had osta blished a record of which they could Cincinnati be justifiably proud...
A Successful Season. Commenting on the successful Con the League had had, Mr. Hancock said that thoro were in all 24 tears consisting of six players. cach, which meant that there were in all 144 players who participated in the leagues this year. He hoped that that standard of interest was maintained and further expressed the desire of seeing in furture seo
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team cutored from the
Y.MOA., which was previously among the entrants and had proved a tower of strength to the. League.
His Excellency's Arrival. "By kind permission of the officer commanding the regiment, the bard of the 5/2 Punjabi regiment was in attendance, and rendered appropriate selections throughout the afternoon. A large area of the club's spacious ground was re-
Many of those present had pre served for tea while other re-. freshments were obtainable in-viously enjoyed the hospitality of was the Oliness and they would agree Bide the club house, which
that the committee on Saturday bad. gaily bedecked with flags.
extended themselves, concluded the sponker.
His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G) and Lady Clementi, accompanied by Capt. C. N. Steele M. C. arrived at 5.30 and were met at the gates. by Sir Shouson Chow, the Hon. Dr. Kotowall and Mr. Hancock.
A Welcome.
At the conclusion of the tennis, the prizes won in the Club's
the and tournaments
League shields were presented by Lady Clementi. Prior to asking her Ladyship to give away the awards, Mr. Ng Sze-kyong, the chairman of the club, said:
We are honoured to-day by the presence of His Excellency and Lady Clements, to whom it is my previlege to extend on behalf of the Committee and members a very hearty welcome.
We are not often honoured by such distinguished visitors, and our welcome is the more hearty
Mr. Hancock then asked Lady Clementi to distribute the prizes..
After the presentation of the cups, His Excellency the Governor thank- cd the committee of the Chinese Recreation Club on behalf of bia wifo and himself for their very kind welcome. It was a great relief for him to attend the Club's "At Homp" in the midst of sunshinn and the froul: air and to be away from his duties, which wore often arduous
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New York
Philadelphia Boston Boston
6 Chicago
6 Brooklyn.
O Brooklyn
6.Cincinnati
0 St. Louis
4. St. Louis Sunday.
1 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh.
◊ Cincinnati 3 Cincinnati
Monday.
9 Pittsburgh
0 Cincinnati
⚫5 St. Louis
1 Chicago
Tuesday,
0 Pittsburgh
1 Cincinnati
5 Chicago
Wednesday.
3 Pittsburgh
2 Brooklyn
2 St. Louis
1 Chicago
New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Philadelphia. Boston #
New York
Brooklyn Philadelphi
3 Chicago. Thursday,
Cincinnati"
2 Pittsburgh
3 St. Louis
2 St. Louis
4 Chicago
Friday.
5 Cincinnati
3 Pittsburgh
1 St. Louis
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Saturday.
Detroit Cleveland Cleveland Chiengo St. Louis
8 New York
8 Washington
3 Washington
4 Boston
Cleveland St. Louis St. Louis
Detroit
Detroit Chicago Chicago Cleveland
Cleveland Detroit Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Bolshevist Ideus. Continuing His Excellency said Cleveland that from Bolshevistic idens Hong- Detroit kong had been punted to resemble Detroit barren island with Imperialists Chiengo thirsting for the enslavement of the St. Louis St. Louis Chinese, They were glad however, Lo see on Saturday a picture which Cleveland was contrary to this..
Detroit. Chicago
In conclusion he congratulated the Chiness R. on their success in
for that His Excellency is a learn-winning the lawn tennis leagues ed Chinese scholar, and Lady and wished them continued success Clementi has interested herself in the future. (Applause).
actively in social welfare work- Choers for His Excellency, the both of these attributes augurin visitors and the C.E.C. brought the well for the community's better-preceedings to a close.
inent.
Before the distribution of prizes, I would like to say a few words in respect to our sports activities the past year.
In the Cricket League last sea, son, we were at the bottom of the table. This position, I am glad to say, does not mean that we were
The result of the afternoon's tonnis was as follows:
Division "A" / The Champions won by 57 games to 42,
Ng Sac-kwong and Yow. Mankit boat E. C. Fincher (K. C. C.) and T. Yamada (M; B. K.), 6-5; beat G. W.
(H. K. C. C.) and Capt (U. S. R. C.), 6-5; beat H. D.
hopelessly inferior to other teams. (IE. C.) and A. A. Rumjahn |
As a matter of fact, we gave some of the strong teams a good run for their points (applause). We had the satisfaction of defeating our friends the Indians, who were aonsidered to be among the strong contenders for championship
honours.
In the Lawn Tennis League, we had the good fortune to win in all. the three divisions, establishing for our Club a record for which we are indebted to the great in terest taken by the teams captains and the keenness of the players.
While we feel no little pleased with ourselves, We have not-over-
And M. W. Lo beat Fincher and Yamada 6-5. beat Sewell and O'Leary 10-1; lost to Rumjah and Rumjahn -7.
44.
Yew Mar-taun and He Kn-lau, bont Fincher and Yamada 0-5; bent Sewell and O'Leary 6-5; bent Rumjahn and Rumjahn 7-4.
Division "B" :- The Champions won by 55 games to H. Lo and C., Chon beat Major C. Willson and Capt. Howard (U. S. R. C.), 4-5; beat D. S. Grean (K. C. C.) and Lloyd (II., K. C. C.), 9-2; beat J. Leonard (C. C. C.) and S. Edo (M. B. K.) G-5
Lani and Li
Green and Lloyd G-5;
looked the fact that in sport, the ward 7-4; be at Willian and Ho- question of winning or losing is of lost to Leonard and Edo 2-9.and. little importance. (applause),
Value Of League Competition..
Lau and Kwok beat Wilson. Howard 8-3: beat Green and Lloyd
Division
The true value of these League 6-5; last to Leonard and Edo 5-8. competitions lies in their sporting
The champions won by 70 games to 29.0 and social phases. By sporting, I
Ma Wal-but and Lau Man-kwong mcan games which all enjoy and which are played in the very beal lost to P. Xavier (C. C. C.) and of spirit and with that sense of Ozario (Club de Recreio) 5-8; beat C. A good feeling which characterises H. Atking (F. C. C.) and Smith 11-0; the true sportsman. By social, I bent E. Moore (Taikos) and A. mean the making of new acquaint Howell (H. K. C. C.) 7-4.
Chang Chi-wing and Chiu Taun ances and the creating of a. better chau beat Xavior and Ozorla 7-4; beat and closer relationship between Atking and Smith 9-2; beat Moore and different communities represented Howell 9-2.
in the Leagues,
Un How-fan and Cheung Wing-kui
and Ozorio 4-7. boat/
I have always thought that the lost to
Howell 9-2 ne
The prize list was as ander: Championship Doubles Winnere, Ne Szo kwong and Ng Sze-cheong Bunners, Yew Man town and Li Fook-ling..
tennis and other sports leagues Atkins and Smith 9-2; best Moore and have done much more in this rospect than any other effort for the some purnos, (applause) *
aincerely hope that with the keen futurest which His Excellency takes, in sport, the competition of the leagues in the future will be atli mora successful.
T
Handicap Doubles Winners, Yow. Man-teun and Mn Wai-but; Runners Before I conclude, tadi and up, Tai Hon pam and Trung Chung- Gentlemen, I thank you very sin cerely for your prosence here this Handicap, Singles Winner Di
ME Wai-but. afternoon must also thank all Han gik; Runner-up,
Ciampionship Bingles (Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Ho Kwong).—* sang for ag kindly nypriding sea Winnor Ng Szo wong: Runner Up, and refreshments, and the officers You Mon-taun,
Best Batting
donors of prizes, Mr. Mok Kon
of the Punjabis for the Bande
As the Tennis League la pran Hang senting the shields, and before I The Be call upon Lady Clementi to give Bung
average.-W.
5 Philadelphia
Sunday.
+
14 Washington
3 Boston
1 Boston
Monday.
4 New York
New York
2 Philadelphia
2 Philadelphia 6 Washington
Wednesday.
-4 New York
2 Washington 5.Washington 5 Boston
Thursday.
•
2 New York
New York
2 Washington
4 Washington
է '
Boston
1
+
1
15. New York
4 Washington: 3 Boston
-Renter'a American Service.
5 cheers on the request of Mr. D. City, At the time, the water level.
Lyon
was proximately ten feet and," Afterwards there was dancing being a non-swimmer, the man in the Club house to music sup- sank immediately. plied by the Lyric orchestra.
Results.
The scoren of Chineso present ivore. soon increased to several 100 Yards Members Aggregate hundreds and these lined the (Handicap)-1, E. Zimmern; 2.Shakee Bund, one of the Chinese A. Brodie. Time: 72, 64 secs, futilely dipping.a'a bamboo pole 100 Yards Boys Handicap-1, J.in the water. Lyon; 2, W. Lawrence.
69.8/5, 70 2/5. ccs.
Time
50 Yards Members (Handicap)
A little later Mr. Montalto. crossed the British Bridge. A Chinese approached him and
1, S. M. Alarakia; 2, W. Lawsor. pointing to the water apparently Tiine: 85, 30 aacs.
related to Mr. Montalto what had
Ladies' Handicap 100 Yards.-1,happened.. Miss M. Blunsdon; 2, Miss Doris
The latter plunged in while Hunt. Time: 84 2/6, 93 secs. the drowningman's compatriots. 100 Yards Backstroke (Handi-stood by. Among these present:
1 cap)-1, A. May; 2, M. Kazem. were three, Chinese policemen, in addition to several strike pickets.s Time: 35 3/5, 105 Becs.
4. High
10
(Open)-1,
C.
Dive
The would-be rescuer divid Mackenzie 2, F. Rosa Pereira, under water several times. Every Inter-Hung Team Race-1, Kow-time he came to the surface, the. loon Dock; 2, Shewan Tomes and crowd pointed to the bubbles in the water and evidently shouted Company.
Water Polo-Kowloon British instructions in 'the Chinese langu-" 10 School Former Pupils' Association age, though none ventured to fol-
Navy. Won by folw the swimmer's example, V. Royal
11 K.B.S.F.P.A. by four goals to one.
FRANCO GERMAN
RELATIONS. SETTLEMENT OF INTER- NATIONAL DEBTS.
Puris, Sept. 18..
But the attempt to save a life proved unsuccessful. It was ob vious that had Mr. Montalto GT- rived a few minutes earlier, when the drowning man was visible, a different story might have been told:
The scene of the tragedy way a few yards from the June 23rd memorial. The body was reco The newspaper Le Matin pub-vered late in the afternoon, and lishes a report from Goneve that the opinion is advanced that in one of the chief, consequences of struggling under water the drown the Franco-German entente might ing man was caught between the be the financial co-operation of poles dug in the muddy bottom of Germany in the settlement of the the creek-An Occasional Corres inter-Allic debts, giving France
pondent.
to Fronch financiaă,
of the disposals necessary
habilitate the position.".
A
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