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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1928.
THE WORLD of SPORT
SHAMEEN AQUATIC
SPORTS.
GALA PROVES A BIG SUCCESS.
Shameen, Aug. 19. One of the most successful swimming galas ao far organised by the Canton Swimming Bath Club was held on Saturday even- ing. The handicapping had been most carefully worked out and re- sulted in the very keenest racing. Worthy of note in the fact that, with the exception of the last event on the programme, not more than a second's, time divided the winners from the runners-up in each of the races.
were
HOCKEY..
LIFE SAVING.
INTERESTING DEMONSTRA-- TION AT NORTH POINT.
By courtesy of Lt. Col. II. B. Gunn, a demonstration of life-saving by men of the 12th Heavy Battery, R.A,, wAS given at North Polat on Sunday even- ing. The display was primarily in- tended for the members of the South China Athletic Association and of the Hongkong Chloese Bathing Club, who are training for the examinations of the Royal Life Saving Society. The methods of release from the clutch of the drowning and of rescue were shown in the water between tho plers of the two clubs, pairs of domenstra-| tors working from each end, so that The K,0.8.B. Sergeants met M.G. Corapany H.K.V.D.C. en Mur-both sides saw the action from two ray Parade Ground yesterday. The angles. Volunteers were on the defensive at the outset, but good work by Martin and Mitchell kept the Sergeants out of the clrele,
VOLUNTEERS AGAIN MEET K.O.S.B. PLAYERS.
the
Eventually, Lammert opened out the game and from Vallack's centre Francis shot but Ware made a billiant save. Several more ralds by the M. G. Company were also frustrated by the excellent work of the K.0.5.B. goalie.
The demonstration class consisted of L/Bdr, 3. Norrls (Instructor), L/Bdr. G. Denny, L/Bdr, C. Clarke, Gars, P. French, R. Manders, H. Say, II. Harman, G. W. Abia, and W. Me Cutcheon. The R. L. B. S. Examiner, Mr. F. K. M. Ewart, and Sgt. F. J. Toms und L/Bdr. W. Pratt, who are training inrgo classes, were present, as well as many officials of the clubr
concerned.
The display in the water was follow- A breakaway by the Sergeants' for. wards saw the Volunteers defence ined by a demonstration of the Rolense, a tangle and McGlinchey took the Rescue, and Resuscitation drill on a good goal. land. The whole performance was opportunity to score Half time arrived with the K.0.5.B. very smartly and well carried out and reflected great credit on the class and leading by 1-0.
their Instructor. The spectators must have derived much information of value to them in their training from the diaplay, which was watched by a large and appreciative crowd.
The greatest interest naturally was centred in the "Lehmann Cup," International Team Race:
The second half opened with the for which, as in the previous gala, K.O.S.B. pressing. but an unexpected there were only two teams, re-burat by the Volunteers resulted in presenting Germany and Great Vallack equalising. Britain. Conditions for this event A spirited response on the part of teams of four men who the soldiers quickly brought two marc swam one length each; the first goals through Bell and Bunting and man back-stroke, the second side-these reverses called on a determined stroke, the third brennt-stroke and effort by the Volunteers. the last man free style. The Ten minutes from time Francis re- German team had been winners on duced the land after a clever sole run, Vallack the previous bccasion by the very and two minutes from the end, after narrow margin of one second, but clever play by Whitley, this race proved on even closer equalised after Francis' shot had been was three struggle and the British team just sayed. The final score
It is hoped that a Swiss team will compete next time and possibly an American one also.
WATER POLO.
V.R.C. "A" TROUNCE THEIR CLUB MATES..
An innovation which proved most successful was that. lady- Bunting was the pick of the for- swimmers were invited to partici-wards, but the whole line worked pate in all open handicap events well together.
In the M. G. Company tram, Marlon of the evening and this they all was outstanding at back, Mitchell did wonderfully well, showing and Whitley were good in the half plenty of gril.
line, and, Francis and Valinck the To the hardworking Honorary pick of the forwards, Secretary of the Committee must be recorded" full marks for the He was success of the sports. ably assisted by Mrs. Annett and Mr. Giovanoli.
The V.R.C. "A" and "B" teams! managed to pull it off by a tough goals ench and the K.O.S.B. were just were opposed to each other in aj
a trifle unfortunate in nut winning.
water-polo match played in the Club's) For the K.O.S.B. Ware in goal bath Inst evening. The result was played brilliantly, throughout, the foregone conclusion, for the "A" team backs were safe, and the halves work-enrried everything before then, and infileted an overwhelming defeat to el hard.
the tune of five goals to nil.
Action
was carried during the greater part of the play, into, the "" aren. Lyon put in the first goal for the Whites, and Laing added two more before the interval. On resumption J. Stewart scored the fourth goal for "A" team with a neat backhanded shot which the Blue goalkeeper only just failed to save. Two minutes be fore the close of the game, Laing netted his third goal for the "A" team,
The positions of the teams to date
Goals
PING PONG LEAGUE.
Mes. Carnegie very kindly pre- sented the prizes at the conclu-EASY WIN FOR SOUTH CHINA.re as follows: sion of the sports, for which she was given three rousing cheers
The Results.
Playing in the first match of the v. R. C. "A and presented with a silver.spoon. Ping Pong Lengue, the South China V.R.C. ""
Athletic Association met the Queen's Chinese Catholic Young Men's K. O. s. n. Two Lengthe Back Stroke:-E.Society at the latter's premises, Navy Dorrmianus, Ist, 41 seconds; J. Caine Road, last evening.
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Rodgers, 2nd, 43 seconds; L. Despite the absence of their The Money Order Office has been Werner also competed.
champion, Kwan Man-ching, South removed to the Publie Hall on the Diving for Plates: possible for China A.A. overwhelmed their ground floor of the General Post two dives, 26 platest M. Gavin, opponents by securing 87 points Office. 1st, 20 plates; F. Petersen, 2nd, out of a possible 108. A very 17 plates; Mrs. Mosher, 3rd, 16 steady display was exhibited by the plates. R. T. O. Lammert, Association's ex-champion, Wong Rodger, E. H. Shektury, L. Werner, Lan-yiu, who obtained the in- P. Dietrich and T. Paget also comdividual record of the match by peted.
forfelting only one game through- Ladies' One Length Handicap: ont. Results are as follows: —Mrs. Gandossi, 1st, 23 seconds; Wong Lan-yiu, 17 points; Wong Miss Paget, 2nd, 24 seconds, Mr. Tung-hoi, 16 points; Ko Yau- Mosher, Mrs. Sokall and Mra cheong, 16 points; Lee Wai-choy, "Lehmann" Cup International 14 points; Fox Hin-chu, 13 polnts; Yuen Yu-cheung, 11 points;, total, Race: 1st, British Team: Messrs. J. Rodger, W. R. Farmer, D. Jati. 87 points. mer and F. E. W. Lammert (73 secs.); 2nd, German Team: Messrs. L Werner, P. Dietrich, W. Dohse and E. Darmanns (73,3/5 secs.):
Annett also competed.
One Length Novices Handicap; -F. Petersen, 1st, 23 seconds; 1. B. Wood, 2nd, 24 seconds;
Other competitors were Messrs.
FANLING GOLF.
TWO PLAYERS TIE IN THE BOGEY POOL.
In the Bogey Pool at Fanling over
L. A. Jeeves, J. H. Ferguson, the week-end, A. E. Wood (16) and J. II. Sutchiff and Surgeon W. M. Lyons (18) tied, all square, Lieutenant Sloan,
and divide the prize. Other scores
Ladies' Long Plunge Handicap: were F. A. Redmond (0), 1 down, Miss Paget, 18' 9", 1st on hand-D. W. Beamish (13), 1 down, N. K cap; Mrs. Annett, 48', winner of Littlejohn (13), 1 down. longest plunge. Mesdames Gan- There were twenty-six entries. dossi, Mosher and Sokall also competed.
Fancy Diving: MeBBES, J. which, and the open umbrella, they Rodger and E. Dormanns tied for had to swim to the deep end, walk first place after an extra dive up the steps, close the umbrella each ----Biosera Gavin, Paget and and blow out the light.. Peterson also did some very effec- tive diving.
Mixed Team Race-Tat, "Knock Knees," Mra. Gandossi, M. Gavin, Two Lengths Handicap:-Mrs. P. Dietrich, W. R. Farmer, E. Mosher, 1st, 44 seconds; E. Dor-Dormanna (88 secs.); 2nd, "Flat Mr. Feet," Mrs. Annett, D. Latimer, manns, 2nd, 45 seconds. Dormanna conceded 14 seconds D. Dolise, J. Rodger, F. E. W.
(89% Other Lammert
несв.); 3rd, start to Mrs. Mosher.. competitors were Messrs. R. T. O. "Bandy Legs," Mrs. Mosher, F. Lammert, M. Gavin, A. Giovaneli, Petersen, A. Giovanoli, B. W. E. II. Shekury B. W. Sampson, J. Stimpson, E. Shekury; 4th, Rodger and T. Paget, several of "Pigeon Toes," Miss Paget, L, A. whom were eliminated in heats Jeeves, L. Werner, G. Duncan, T.
Paget. swam on the previous day.
The Official, The officials for the gala were: Committee:-Mr. u. Sports
(Chairman), Mrs.
Nomination Race:-L. A. Jeeves and Mrs. MacFerran, 1st; Mra. Mosher and Mr. Mosher, 2nd.
Mra. Spalinger were Other competitors Sokall, Mrs. Annett, Mrs. Gan-Anneif, Messrs. H. H. Bond, C. E, dossi, Messrs. G. Duncan, F. E. W. Watson, A. Giovanoll, and W. Shekury, T. Paget, B. W. Sampson, Rolund Farmer (Hon. Sec. and D. Latimer and R. T. O. Lammert. Trens.). This race supplied the comle
Handicapping Commilice:- element of the evening and great-Mrs. Annett, Messrs. A. Glovanoli, ly amused the onlookers in addi-W. Dohse, J. Rodger and W. lion to giving the competitors lots Roland Farmer.
of fun. Conditions wore that
Judges Messrs. M. A. Annett,
each competitor had to stand a W. O. Koehler and W. Eckert.
distance of 20 feet from the shal
Timekeepers:-Messrs. H.H.
low ond of the tank with a closed Bond, Wm. Farmer, and F. Gan umbrella. On the word "Go" dossi,
they had to open the umbrella,!
Starter:Capt. G. A. Clements,"
Recorder: Mr. Chas. E. Wat
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