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THE SINO-RUSSIAN “NEEDLE" CRICKET ZEPPELIN'S WORLD
DISPUTE.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION SAID TO BE URGED.
WASHINGTON ŞILENT.
Washington, Aug. 6. Oleialk of the State Depart ment decline to comment. on the reports einanating from Moscow fo the effect that M... L. Stimson, in a Note to the principal Powers, has suggested the formation of an International Commission to settle the Sino-Russian dispute.
While it is known that the U.S.
SPOILED.
RAIN INTERRUPTS BIG MATCHES.
SURREY'S FINE EFFORT TO
UPSET NOTTS.
SPLENDID BATTING.
London, Aug. 0.
the first;
FLIGHT.
SIBERIAN WASTES THE MOST HAZARDOUS, PART.
NO RELIABLE MAPS.
Lakehurst, Aug. 6. The Graf Zepplin is scheduled to leave at midnight on August 7th-8th on her return trip - to Friedrichshafen, whence she will. start out to cirele 'the world.
Eighteen passengers have book- cil, these including Princess Xenia's husband, Mr. W. B. Leeds,
Commander Eekener, in the course of an interview, said the most hazardous part of the world light would be over the Siberian wastes, between Moscow and Tok-
yo.
In this area, said, Commander Eckener, radio would be goless, in view of the inadequate, as available.
Not one of the nine first-class Secretary of State is most anxions cricket matches commenced fi that a settlement should be rauch England on Saturday has been ed as early as possible by direct bought to a decisive finish, owing negotiation if possible, it is. no-to heavy rains all over the yountry, Heved in well-informed circles that There have been torrential down-i ho may have put forward such a pours in many places, but the suggestion an oide memoire he has interference was not so great as to hinded to the diplomatic represen- prevent decisions on
atives af Great Britain, Japan,
innings. Pranve, Haly and Germany on The rain, however, ebose a inost
Commander-Eckener added that July 25th..
'unfortunate period as some of the he would rely on the course of The contents of the drunient most attractive matches of the the great rivers when crossing the have never yet been disclosed.-season were on the programme. Russo-Asiatie Reuters Amerieun Servier,
Lancashire and Yorkshire at American Service.
plains. Renter's Bradford, Surrey and Notts pre- vided some thrills for the val erowd, Kent and Gloucester played for Freeman's Benefit at Canfer
A Deadlock,
Nanking. Aug. 6. The Foreign Oflice officially af Bounres to-day that Russian Tonfèrener at Manchuli has resulted in a deadlock.
The following is the tentative) schedule for the world fight:-- Leave Lakehurst on August 7 and
The Sino-ry, and Middlesex tried cosel-arrive at Friedrichshafen on 10th
sions with Sussex at Brighton,
The Midlands county, however. The Chinese are unable to arrept is still in a very atreut position, the Russian demand for reinstates | the eight leading positions in the ment of the Rusalan associate championship being as followi managers of the Chinese Eastern Railway before the negotiations,
The Foreign Office lng instruct- Nous ed the Chinese Minister at Kent Washington to notify to the wester signatory Powers of the Kellogg t Paet the details of what has hap† Sas
Derbgeleite pened. Reuters
Mr. Cha Shao-yang.
Harbin, Aug. G., The Nanking plenipotentiary, Mr. Chu Shau-yalty has arrived at Manchuli and from a reliable source it is understood that there
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leave Friedrichshafen on 13th and arrive at Tokyo on 17th; - Jeuve Tokyo on 20th, or 21st and arrive at Los Angeles on 28th; arrive at Lakehurst on 29th, and spend a few days there before returning to Friedrichshafen, completing the yoyage for the passengers wha hoarded the dirigible there.
FREEMAN'S BENEFIT. Kent Win on First Janings. Kent defented Gloucester on the
Each county is required to play twenty-eight games, and the pros first innings at Cquterbury, gain- perts of a victory for Kotts aping a lead of 129. In the closing bears bright.
stages; Gloucester knocked off the arrears for the loss of only one wicket.
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The principal individual per- formanees during the past three is a slight prospect of further daya of oricket have been: direct negotiations.
Batting.
Shao-xatge passed through Harbin yesterday morn-| Hearne (Middlesec) ing and teft shortly afterwards for.
Whyll (Notts) Manchuli to meet Mr. Tsai Yan hsiang, why has held a numb
a proliminary meetings with Mr. M. Melnivol, the Harbin Soviet Consul-General,
Russian, "Retreat."
It is reported that a large num- ber of Soviet troops stationed at the Chinese frontier with Sinkinn and Turkestan have been with drawn and the Soviet troops have abandoned all war activities. The Soviet Consuls in Turkustan are reliably reported to have a re- mained at their posts.
WATER IN BICYCLE LAMPI
· NO WONDER IT WOULDN
NOT BURN,
When
Sandham (Surrey) Woolley (Kent) Shepherd (Surrey)
A. W. Care (Nalis) Sutcliffe (Yorkshire)
4. T. Morgan Glamorgan)
Nut Out,
Boss Bing.
129
119
119
1994
111
106 100
7 for 52
Leyland (Yorkshire) M. J. C. Allom (Surrey)... 7 for 10 P. S. Muriett (Kent).... 6 for Clerk (Northants) for T Mayer (Warwick) for 21 6. S. Grbuston (Sussex).. & for Mercer (Glamorgan) 5 for
40
SURREY'S BRIGHTEST.
Grim Struggle at the Oval.
Surrey accomplished on D1 their brightest performances of the sense in gaining Grst innings points from Notts.
The championship leaders wil the toss, batted first and compiledi the formidable total of 400 runs. Whysall and A. W. Carr were the a 'Chinese was charged principal scorers, Whysall getting Indore Mr. T. E. Whyte Smith, of 120 and his skipper 114. M. 3. The Kowloon Magistracy this mor Allom bowled capitally
for long ning, with riding a bicycle with-spells and he took 7 wickets for out a light at 10.05 pm. yesterday 110 runs, P. C. Farrell informed bis Worship that when he examined the lannje it contained water instead of oil, anul confd not be lighted. 1.
Surrey might easily have been forgiven for failing, and early on this seemed likely, but Sandham, Worship remarked that who made 119, batled in his best that was the trouble. He was sure style and Shepherd later came to the cycle dealers who hired out his assistance and eventually the machines to prople did not take rame was pulled round completely, { the least bit of trouble to ensure At the close of play, Surry bad that their customers were supplied made 411 for 6 wickets, and Shep- with proper lighting facilities, t
herd was 114 (not out). The defendant was cautioned,
WHEAT PRICES SOAR IN THE STATES.
LEYLAND AS BOWLER.
Yorkshire on Top in "War of Roses,"
Leyland, the Test all-rounder, proved the most damaging bowler in the match between Lancashire at Yorkshire at Bradford, and he played an important part in York- shin's victory un the first innings, being we backed up by Sutelife, The advance in price from 50 toanoti tammes Yorkshire and 55 cents per bushel in wheat prices | Enyband player. since the beginning of June has been
FARMERS SELLING AS FAST AS THEY CAN.
Chicago, Ang. 6.
Tom tempting to 'American farmers, Lancashire went on first and, were who have, been selling old and new dismissed for 192, Leyland taking 7 wheat as fast as they possibly can, wirkets for 52 raus. Yorkshire
Record prices have often been ob-replied with 285 for 7 wickets, Sut ined and it is estimated that at cliffe compiling 196, least 137.387,000 bushels have been. collected at local distribution points or are on their way to Chicago,
The Federal Farm Board is be ing urged to act to prevent the wholesale dumping of grain and wheat.---Bruter.
WARSHIPS IN PORT,
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AN AMATEUR BOWLER. Sussex Player Does Well Aguins
Middlesex.
Gloucester batted first and made [217. C. S. Mariett taking 6 wickets for 76 runu. Kept replied with #9, Frank Woolley intributing 119.
Kent's attack could make little inquension when Gloucester batted again, and at the close of play the senre-board showed 137 rena for 1 wicket.
AN INNINGS EACH, Semerket Batting Shows Up
Well.
Exactly an innings ench was post- sible between Hampshire
and Somerset at Southapiplin. The aicitors gained a low of 144 raus. Somerset took first knock, anhy sletely bating they compiled 471
Newman bore the brunt of the Hants' attack and he took wirlets for $14 rons.
Hampshire were dismissed for 97, J. C. White claiming six vie is at a cost of 185 runis,
DERBY COLLAPSE.
Mayer Does the Damage. Warwickshire defended Derby- hire on the
first innings, dis- missing Derig for 95 ruck, and making 175 in reply. Mayer to 5 wickets for 21 in Derby's innings, Derby halted a second time for a brief sjell, making 38 runs for 2 wirkets.
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NORTHANTS NEAR DEFEAT.
Ferced to Fellow en at Leicester.
Leicestershire defeated North- emptonshire on the first innings, and were headed towards victory when rain brought an end to the match.
Leicester took first knock tank- ing 237 44urk, 6 for 75), while Northupts followed-on after Zam- piling 102 runs. They made 87 for 4 wickets in their second in- ings, play then cearing.
J
ESSEX ON TOP.
Root Proves Expensive, Essex won on the Arst inninga against Worcester easily. Worce star, going in first made 172, and Essex replied with 306 for 9 wickets (declared). Rool bawled well and took five wickets, but proved expensive, 123 runs belny hit off him.
Worcester had made 141 for 4 when stumps were drawn.
MERCER'S FEAT. Glamorgan and South Africa.
Middlesex defented Sussex on the first Junings at Brighton, topping Sussex's total of 311 by 30 runs. South Africa failed to completo.
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The features of the Middlesex inn innings in their match with) nings, were a rentary by Hearne Glamorgan at Swansea. Glamorgan and some capital bowling by had the assistaner of J. T. Morgen, yong amateur, G. S. Grimston, who the Cambridge Blue, and be hit
The following warships are in turns out very seldom for the county 10 (not out) in excellent style, th
port:
Basin. HMS. Tamur, Cicala, Moth.
team.
Glamorgan fnninge closing at 2607. Sussex batted first, making 331N, A. Quinn took 5. wickets for as stated. Middlesex had to fight 47, runs, North Arm-H.M.S. Sandwich gabled them to secure the lead. distinguished by an excellent The South African lónings was hard for runs, but Hearne's 129 and Sterling.
West Wall Dock-H.M.S. Cas-Five wickets fell to Grimeton ut a performance by Mercer. At the
close of play, South Africa cost of 40 runs,
Sussex went in again and had made 98 for the loss of 5 wickets, Foreign.-U.S.S. Mindanao and made 42 for 2 when aturhips were Mercer, costing 41 runs-Reuter. All five wicketa wero, taken by Portugese Patria.
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