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Peking, Sept. 20.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1928.
THE WORLD SPORT
BOXING AFFAIRS.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR
COMING SEASON.
The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Boxing Association was held at Jardino's Board Room yester day evening, with a falr attendance. Brainess was brief and with the passing of the accounts, members only detained for the election of were now officers.
Mr.
Among those present were R. M. Dyer (Chairman), Mr. T. G. Bennett (fion. Sec, and Treasurer), Mr. J. Brook (Manager), H.E. Major General C. C. Luard, Messrs. W. Logan, S.
1. J. Clarke, A. B. Allen, R. Marks, W. Ward, and W. Pritcairn Jones.
Mr. R. M. Dyer as chairman pre- sented the report and accounts for the year and introducing them said:
Gentlemen, from the accounts you will notice that the balance of Income over Expenditure is $1,090.97 which la less than last year's figures by 81.681.40. This is chiefly duc, Î
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to tho fact that the Theatre was repaired last Season and we had to hold four of our six Tourna-
is ments at the Lea Theatre which long way from the centre of the town. needs The Lee Thentre served our very well however, and we are grate- ful to the late Mr. Lee 11yann for the generous terms upon which he lent us that fire building. For this sea- son we have provisionally booked the Theatre Royal for the frat Saturday in each month of the Season com- meneing in November.
FANLING GOLF.
SUNDAY.
The starting times for Fanling golfers on Sunday are:
9.24 .-F. A. Merry and H.
Spleor. 9.28 nm-W Kent and L. H. C.
Calthrop.
INTERPORT YACHT RACING.
HONGKONG LEAD-AT
SHANGHAI. ·
Shanghai, Sept. 18.
SHANGHAI INCIDENT.
CHARGE OF INSULTING POLICE WITHRAWN.
Ling Yuen-pau, No 1 boy in the employ of Mr. Harry Morriss, was
Tho vialtors from the Royal again brought before the Magis Hongkong Yacht Club being just trate, Mr. Nich, and M. D'Hoogho, as anxious as the members of the Assessor, in the French Mixo Shanghal Yacht Club for some Court at Shanghai on Monday competitivo aafling, the Commo-last, charged with insulting mem dlore yesterday mido hasty bers of the French Police. Force.. arrangements to andl the second Mr. J. Barraud, · Prosecuting- half of the first race, although the Advocate, appeared for the Police, THE STARTING TIMES FOR prevalling conditions were none qud 3. A. du Tao do Marsoulles
too safe, without considering the defended. unpleasantness. Indeed, the Aftor some delay it was AD- other members of the Hongkong nounced by the Assessor that there team agreed afterwards with Mr. were too many cases waiting to be Tracy's expression of opinion that heard and that it would be im- the Commodore could not have possible to continue the bearing paid the visitors a greater compli-of that caso which would be re- ment than to allow them to Ball. mandod until to-morrow morning. It is understood that the charge the conditions that were on- countered, nor could they have of insulting the police has been paid themselves a greater compll-withdrawn and that the acting ment than they did by bringing Commissioner of French Police back in safety the boats entrusted has addressed a letter to the to them.
Court saying that Dot.-Sub-Inapr. time were changed over and the statement in Court to the effect The two groups of boats this Henri had no authority to make a
that accused would be so prosecut- teams went out as follows:
Hongkong. Mr. Shieldsed and that, in 'doing so, he acted (Gnome), Mr. Tracy (Sprite), entirely on his own initiative. Lleut. Col. Gunn (Spook), Capt. The accused is anid to have acted under the instructions of his Le Gros (Pixie).
Commodore employers' agent, Mr. Charles
9.82 ... K. Shaw and J. H.
Raikes.
9.36 a.m.-A. Leach and N. K.
Littlejohn.
8.40 am-E. D. Lawrence and
E. D. Black.
9.44 a.m.-S. J. II, Fox and F. H.
Swayne,
9.48 a.m.-M. D. Scott and W.
Beveridge.
9.52 a.m.-A. H. Ferguson and
J. S. McEachran, 9.56 a.m.-J. A. Bloomfield and
J. W. Parsons,
10.00 a.m.-E. P. Fletcher and
K. L. Dugan,
10.04 a.m.-A. B. Purves
A. E. Lissaman. 10.08 a.m.-W. M. Lyons
Major Beamish,
and
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and
CRICKETERS LEAVE.
MARYLEBONE TEAM SAILS FOR AUSTRALIA.
Shanghai. The (Kut, Lee), Mr. W, C. Woodfield Maguire, who is alleged to have (Hobgoblin), Mr. J. Noil interfered with the police whilst (Banshee), Mr., W. D. Nelf in the execution of their duties. (Spectre).
We understand that accused will The course set was from the not bo charged with interfering headquarters line off the Bund, up- with the police but will be charged river, taking a buoy off the Kiang-once more with imprisoning with- nan Dock to starboard, and back, out authority and depriving, by a total distance of about six miles.nigans of legal methods, tho The bonts went out with a reef liberly of locomotion of the daugh- and needed it, for the wind was ter of a Portugueso named E. F. very gusty, and, as le usual in the Bathala, which charge was with-" tall-end of a typhoon, came from drawn by the polleo on Friday last all quarters of the compans. In when M. du Pac de Maraqulies adelillan, the · water was very entered a plea of jurisdiction. More, Members Wanted.
lumpy against the wind and every The latest developinont in con-
"London, Sept. 20.
man was drenched to the skin. nexion with the fossil specimens
We obtained four more subscrip-
With three hearty cheers and belonging to the Androws expeditions last season than the season be special one for Hobbs, from those The Spectre had slightly the bost fore. The question of membership who had assembled in hundreds, the of a fairly good start, but the tion, which have been seized by the Tutung of Charhar, is that the is always before the General Com- main body of the Marylebone cricks Spook of the Shanghal side and the mittee and it is vital to the interests tera left for Australia from Victoria Gnome on the Poolung side were Tutung now says that he has of the Association that the numbers examined all the cases, and has should be kept up. We look to old Section to join the Otrante at Mar-slow in getting away. From the
Bellles-cuter,
first naval buoy, the Hobgoblin found that "most of them are not members to hring in new
members
went up with a rush and soon got pleased eurios." Therefore he is inclined and the Hon. Secretary will be
on terma with the Spectre. to release them.
to give members proposal forms at any time. The subscription is only is no entrance a year and there fec. Membership gives a prior right to accommodation at the Tournaments. You will seo from the Report of Lite of the General Committee details principal contests which took place during the season and I think you will all agree that our standard of
maintained. Boxing was well
This does not satisfy the Aaso- ciation for the Preservation of Cultural Objects, at whose instiga tion the specimens were held up. The Association has now wired to Marshal Yen Hal-shon, who is one of its officials, saying that all articles of scientific interest, whe- ther curios or not, 'should be re- Įtained until the Association's ex- [perts have examined them.
The Association also proposes that the cases be brought to Poi- ning and that all materials of archaeological Interest should be retained by China,.. Of the remain- ing specimens, those without duplicates should be retained. by China, while those with duplicates
As to the coming season the pros- pects are indeed bright. With such talent as Leading Stoker Mann, Able Staman Creighton, Corporal Duncan, Ablo Scartan Ewin and many others whose names are well known in flatie circles, we have the makings of many Ane contests. I hope any boxers in the Army or the Royal Air Force who would like to take part in our Tourna- ments will get into communication our Mannger, Mr. Brook, e/o.
with our
LOCAL CRICKET.
The following will represent the Volunteers against the 1.R.C. at Sockumpoo on Saturday, at 2 p.m.
E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), Owen liughes, A. W. Hayward,
BILLIARDS.
-R. A. TEAM DEFEATS THE
C. P. O. CLUB.
The C.P.O. Club entertained the R. A. billiard beam from Stonecutters laat evening, the latter brilliantly ra- venging their defeat on former oe- casien.
The scores were: C.P.O. Sborn Figr
Down the naval line the wind frequently fell away, enabling the bonis in the rear to draw. up and for a time there was very little in It, save for the two leaders, who were well ahead. From being dead aft, the wind veered to the beam and again the boats strung o
I. A.
61 Teach
100
62 Ribbands
109
Hamlyn
02 Grimes
-100
4
09 Alvey
100
45 Scouler
100
71 Glazebrook
100
Totals, 430
690
C. D. Wales, C. R. West, J. L. Bou-out, the Gnomo then becoming pro- Rotherford nar, G. A. L. Plummer. 0. E. C.minent and working her way Cutler Marton, II. L. F. Ewin, G., P. Lam- through the fleet. At the mark, mert and D. A. Rushton,
FOOTBALL.
A friendly match has been ar.
the Hobgoblin was about 200 yd. ahead of the Spectre, who led the Then Banshee by a little less. came the Gnome, Sprite, and Kut Len close together, with the Spook and Pixle well behind, the Pixle | R. handicapped by being double-roef-
Jean be divided between China and Tko Vacuum Oil Co., who may be ranged by the Kowloon Footballed, owing to a misunderstanding,
the United States.
The suggestion is made that all for
relied upon to find suitable opponents Club with the Kui Tak Aerodroma team for Saturday, kick-off at 5 them.
The remark applies specimens retained by China shall equally to the Palice, and Civilians asp.m. sharp, on the Kowloon Foot- be properly catalogued for study, the Association is intended to organiedball Club Ground. and in this connexion special facl- lities can be granted to the organi. | sation responsible for their · dis- covery-Renter.
contrats between boxers drawn from any walk of life,
I now
Stoker Morris' Denefit.
[Eighty-five cases of specimena brought from Mongolia, under ment for the dependants of Stoker We lupe to stage a benefit Tournn- great difficulties' and including Morris who died over a year ago and dinosaur eggs and remains of the who fought many fine fights at our
Tournaments. I trust that tourna greatest animal that evor lived wore arrested by the authorities atment will receive large support,
beg Kalgan, The Roy Chapman An- port and Accounts for the year ended to propose that the Re- drews expedition is financed by the 30th June, 1928, as presented be adopt, American Museum of National cd, and I shall be much obliged if History.]
same member will kindly second euch proposal, whereupon questions as to the Report and Accounts may be raiscil.
The motion of the Chair was seconded by Mr. A. 3. Alles and carried unanimously.
FOR THE POOR.
BAZAAR ARRANGED FOR NEXT MONTIL
In view of the rapid growth of poor people's necessities and the Increased cost of living, the Sisters of the Precious Blood Can- vent have found it necessary to hold a bazaar annually in order to enable them to carry on their work of mercy.
at
The Institution, altuated Shaukiwan, was founded many years ago by a band of untiring Chinese sisters. Their aim is to Lake care of the orphans and de- crepits Irrespective of race or. creed,
right by defeating Jose Pintos da Silva-Portuguese Transport Pero de Vindictive. Alenquer and Stoker Morrell-11.M.S.
VALLEY GOLF. WALLACE QUALIFIES FOR
THE ADAMSON CUP,
In the long and very wet boat
In the September competition for back the Specire overhauled the the Adamson Cup, played at Happy and finished first, Valley, R. Wallace qualified with a Hobgoblin whilst the Banshee kept third score of 80-8-75. . Moore return- position, so Shanghai secured the ed a card of 05-15-80, Arst places. They should have had
A verdlet of "Accidental death" the fourth also and so levelled the Ecores with Hongkong, for the
ham, on Robert Anthony Blake,- Commodore had worked the Kut was returned at Hucknall, Nolting- Leo into fourth, but by that time aged 31, and William Richardson, Later in the Sensen Marino Frazer it was dark and there was a aged 36, two members of the Not- H.M.S. Tamar won the Weller driving rain, and he made antingham Aero Club, who, when fly- wolght Championship by defeating excusable mistake as to the line, ing
recently, nose-dived and Whitey Roberts-U.5.9, Black Hawk.
The General Committee also notice which enabled the Sprite and the perished in the burning-acroplane. much interest that several Naval Gnome to get fourth and fifth, James Cyril Wardle, a miner, said ratings, who had been promination, the Kut Lee and the Pixie was drome when the accident happen. respectively. The Spook followed he was on a road near the nero- contests promoted by the
of last. Thus Hongkong secured aed. He saw the 'plane come over themselves in the Service
with
have given a very good accounttead on the first race by 38 points the road, give a turn to the left
ships at Home this year, which testi- to 34. fles to the high standard of boxing to be seen at the Association's Tourna mente,
Liabilities.
Mr. W. Logan then proposed the election of officera for the forthcoming Surplus: As per last Ba- Beason on line and was seconded by Mr. S. J. Clarke. These were as Less Appropriations: follows and approved by the meeting,
New Officials,
Mr. R. M. Dyer (Chairman), Mr.
Iance Sheat
Donations Honoraria
..$4,547.88
...$1,150.70 1,265.80
the year to dats por Income and. Expenditura AC (-0. General
$424,81 Tournament
€60.00
J. Scott Baraton (Vice Chairman), Add Surplus for Messrs. 9. J. Clarke, W. Logan, G. Bond, W. Ward, II. G. Sheldon (Gen- Committee), Mr. A. Murdoch cral (Official Referee), Mr. J. Brook Manager), Mr. T. G. Bennett (Hon. Secretary and Treasurer), Mr. J.
Anditor). Flaming (Hon
Tho
was raised as to the question proposed benefit for Stoker Morris. and on the vote of the meeting it was decided to refor this matter to the committee. A proposal for a tourna ment in October, was mooted and this also was referred for consideration by
committee. thu
Statement of Accounts,
The Tournament account shows a
Sundry. Creditors;--
Amount duo Hon, Trea-
sürer
Assein.
Challenge Cup:
As per last Account ..... Ring Equipment:-
As per last Account $500,00 Additions during year 104.30
2004.70
Less written off.. 104.70
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
VOLUNTEER MEETING AT
K.C.C.
2,410.05
Arrangements are well forward in connexion with the Hongkong Volun- $2,131.23 teer Defence Corps annusi sports meeting which will take place on the grounds of the Kowloon Cricket Club on Saturday, 13th October. As pre- viously stated, a General Committee and Sub-Committees have been elected and a generous programme arranged.
Events open to 11. M. Forces
nclude a relay TACE, Hongkong Police include a
1,000.07
58,222.20
mile
Jump,
and
race and a tug-of-war. Points will also count in the competition for the Inter-Unit Challenge Cup for the 17.78 following events: 100 yards, 440
yards
, Putting 880 yards, High Jun $3,289.08 tho Shot, Relay Race (440
Jards, 220 yards, 220 yards and 440 yards 4 mest and Inter-Unit Tag-of-war,
tako place for non-placed runners.
Hoals for Corps Tug-of-war and at Corpa will take placo High Jump Headquarters on Tuesday, 9th Octo- ber, at 5.30 p.m.; if wet, on Thursday, 11th October, at 6.30 pm.
$100.00
500.00
per inco (60 yards) will also
to
Mr
authorn has kindly consented
tho prizes,
and then spin and nose-dive. Soon after it struck the ground flames rose. The Coroner said he thought the Jury would be satisfied that the aeroplane had been in perfect or- dur. Blake was a fully qualified pilot and qualified to take passen- gers.
LETTER-GOLF.
LAKE
SWIM
The annual bazaar this year will take place at tho Catholic Young Men's Society, 18 Calno Road on the 18th October next and is timed to open at 3 p.m. It will con~~~~~ tinue on the following day the 14th
The balance sheet and report to from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Hon. June 30, 1028, put before the meeting Dr. Kotowall, C.M.G., LL.D. is the
was as follows: President; Dr. Yik-shing Wan, The General Committoo horowith M.A., M.B, (Camb.) F.R.G.S. is the present their Report and Statement Chairman and Mr. Chan Wai- of Accounts for the year ended tho chuen is the Hon. Secretary and 80th June, 1026. Treasurer. The Bazaar Commit- Lee Includes: Mrs. Choa Po-sien, profit of $665.06 and the General Cash- Mrs. Leong Kam-luen and Misses Account a profit of $424.66 and the In Hongkong and Shanghal
Banking Corporation.... 2,439.08 Chu Wing-man, Chan Yim-hing, amount now standing to the credit Lui Chuf-ying and Messrs. F. II. of the Association in the Hongkong N.Outstanding Subscrip
nni Bhanghal
Banking Corporation is
Lions have not been taken Barnes, Chan Wal-kuen, William 2480
$2,489.08.
Into Account.. Poy, Chan Wal-ming and Li Yan-
the Season, Stoker Percy of fi.1.5, Durban won the Light Lake shing.
For the bazaar, tickets at $1 and weight Belt by defeating Pte. Nixon
Mr. W. Lagan then proposed a voto A party of young men went round word, of common usage, for each. I.M.S. Witherington won the Wellerweight Championship by de-ancintion, particularly in respoet of packa in the decorations for the tions don't count...
of thanks to the offleers the As- Dublin and pulled down Union jump. Blang words and abbrevia reating Gunner, Hernsey-H.M.S.
Mr. Dyer, the chairman responding in Tailteann games. Three arreste Argus won the middleweight belt out.sultabio terms,
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