THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1934.
MALAYA HOCKEY TEAM REMAINS UNBEATEN
ALEX JAMES REFUSES
TO LEAVE ARSENAL
(Continued from Page 8.)
he has been with the club.
In James'B cane he would bo granted 90 per cent. of the.benefit money, as he has served Arsenal for more than four years. Thus, by moving now, instead of waiting until his benefit was due, he would forfeit £66.
Asked for the reason why he was being allowed to go, Junes sald that he was at a loss to ac- count for it. He had no disagree. mont with the club, whom he has considerably helped to win the F.A. Cup, the League championship and many other honours.
Had Jamos decided to go to Derby he would have taken up the inside-left position to Duncan, whom he has partnered in Scot- land'e international matches.
'GOOD-BYE TO WILSON.
After to-day no Lengue club may play a new man and among all the!
transfers
R. Jardine.
Whitehall Hint To Jardine?
Clarke,
London, April_4.
SPECIAL L.T.A. MEETING
Alteration To Rulo Proposed
TENNIS LEAGUE
An extraordinary general moet- ing of the Lawn Tennis Associa- tion will be held on Friday, April 20, when a proposal to amend Rule 36 pertaining to the nailiation fee, will be brought forward,
In effect, the resolution is to wipe out the existing regulation for the payment of an annual afilation fee of $20, and to make It a once and for all payment. In the event of this being agreed upon, it will be further proposed that entrance foo to the tennis league should be raised from $10) to $15 per team.
A council meeting will follow,
C. O, La Brooy.
JAPANESE
when the constitution of the 108 TENNIS
Tennis League will be seltled] under the relegation and promo- tlon scheme brought into effect last year,
intending to
STARS ON
Was more interesting than that fail from ko mabling the Daily the tennis, longue are reminded VIEW
RIFLE SHOOTING
which related to Ernest Blenkin- possibility that D. R. Jardino's that the closing date for entries sop. Thin famous England and refusal to captain England against is Friday, April 13, Sheffield Wednesday left full-back the Australians was the result of was transferred from the York- a hint from Whitehall following shire club to Liverpool and he will conversations between Mr. J. H. play for his new club against Thomas, Secretary of State for the Birmingham to-morrow. After Dominions, and Mr. S. M. Bruce, joining the Wednesday he came to the Australian High Commissioner be regarded na the best full-back in London. for England since the war.
Manchester United have signed
two new half-backa. They are
ROYAL NAVAL YARD
BEATEN
William McKay (Bolton Wander- BOXING TOURNEY win over the Naval Yard in a close
urs) and W. Robertson (Stoke City).
Arthur Wilson, the West Ham Inalde-left, has been transferred to Chester F.C. Born at Newcastle, he naalsted Southampton prior to Joining the London club two sea Wilson made 27 appear Bons ago, ances in their Lengue side Inst aesson and scored 15 goals.
Brentford have secured Walter Metcalf, full-back or centre-half, from Sunderland, with whom he has been for two sensors.
George Barrie, the Crystal Palaco centre-half, has been trans- forred to Gillingham in company
ARMY AREA CONTESTS
POSTPONED
At Stonecutters, during the week-end the R.A.0.C. gained a scoring match. This was a return encounter, and leaves each team with a success.
It is hoped to arrange a deciding match before the season closes, R.A.0.C. Royal Naval Yard Sgt. Allen
Son
on Monday, April 16 at 7.46 pm. Capt. Cress- also at Shamshuipoo Camp.
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SATOH'S LAST INTERVIEW
SNATCH WIN FROM SERVICES
SURPRISE GOAL DECIDES
GRAND SLAM FOR
VISITORS.
(By "Bally-Off")-
Malaya maintained their un- beaten record in the Colony
yesterday when they registered
ᄆ
win against the Services XII at King's Park by the only goal scored. They were, how- ever rather lucky, for the Ser- vices had an equal, if not better share of the exchanges, but mianed many opportunities in front of goal.
The visitors were not as good as against the Colony, but it must be remembered that they have had a very strenuous week, playing four games in six days.
As in the previous matches the local players found Rahman and C. O. La Brooy the main stumbling Three of the four players blocks. Both played sound games selected to represent Japan this and exhibited keen anticipation, clearances again year in the Davis Cup competi- their first-time tion (European Zone) were boing a feature. They gave the seen in action at the Singapore Service forwards little opportunity Cricket Club last Thursday to get within striking distance and when a series of exhibition were a shade faster which proved games were staged ander, the a decided advantage. auspices of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association..
Raj Mohamed.
TENNIS
AMATEURS.
IN PILLORY
CRITICISED BY COMMITTEE
NEW DEFINITION DEMANDED
Paris, Mar. 19. Scathing denunciation of the
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY -CLUB.
The TIND EXTRA RACE MEET ING will be held. (Weather Per- mitting) at HAPPY VALLEY: 60 Saturday, 14th April, 1934, com- moncing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be Rung at 1.30 pm.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they and thoir Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed throughout the --- Meeting.
No One without a Badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure,
Badges admitting Non-Members to the Alombars' . Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (Both Including Tax) are obtainable through the SECRET ARY upon the personal application of a-Member, auch Member to be respon. sible, for all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of All Chito,
&c.
The Secretary's office," Brd Floor, Gloucester Building, Tel. 27704), will close at 12 o'clock Noon,
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Raco Courne.
On No Protext will Children bo permitted in either Enclosure dur ing the Meeting.
Timno are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy in advance, Telephone 21020.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,
The Price of Admission to the Publio Enclosure is $2.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailers in Uniform aro admitted Half Prico.
Bookmakers, Tie Tac Men, &c., will not be permitted to operate within the Precincts of the Hongkong Jockey Clab during the Raco Mooting.
By Order,
C. D. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 9th April, 1984.
ways of some prominent tennis ST. GEORGE'S
amateurs are contained in the reported of the International Committee on Amateurism, drawn up by the representa- tives of the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Francé and Great Britain,
RIDING ACADEMY
Matauwai Road.
Bunci
3. & 4.
LAL SINCH THE PICK Rahman had an anxious time Many of the 1,000 spectators who 81 E. Newnham 83 were present on the No. 1 court at watching Lal Singh and Licut. The Area Boxing arranged for Cpl. Stephens 79 W. Austin 81 the 8.C.C. yesterday were disappoint Garthwaite. The former was again to-night at Shamshuipo. has been Cpl. Gond
77ed that Jiro Satoh was not playing the plek of the attack and with his 78 A. Lewis
The Committee was appointed unavoidably postponed until Tues- Sge. Todd 77 H. Langley 73 However, they were amply com-speed, coupled with his infallible
by pensated for his absenco the reverse stick centres, was a con- wonderful display given by Yama atant menace. On the other flank a year ago to revise the definition day, April 17 at 7.45 pm. The L. C. Donald-
69 A. Cox
Iglshi, Fujikura and Nishimura Lleuts. Donald and Endon, although of an amateur. It presented its preliminary rounds will be fought
Without a doubt this team is the best showing improvement on their form report to-day, and it will be
Tel. 70 Japan has sent to England. well 66 11. Blake
of the Colony game, did not imtinally considered at an extra- Most likely the doubles combina press to any great extent and found jordinary meeting in London on 58754 450
whenever they got going. In D. W Yesterday Derby County trans-% allowance 15 % allowance 5 They played together with admirable their match in C. O. Le Brooy July 30,
understanding,
It involghs against the 459 enough shots between them to extend Murray who was brought in at left
In place of Abbas they had increasing concessions accorded to the world's best. A feature is their service. Both have cannon-ball ser-little opposition. He was the only players of both sexes, their lack the Academy controls over 40 Austra for riding vices, delivered with the minimum of weak link in the side being slow of candour, and the-fantastic dean and China, ponles
[very good mands of “so-called-amateurs." lessons, hunting, for hire, or for sale effort, which proved aces on many oc- and not commanding casions yesterday. Though the play ball control. C. R. La Brooy, play-
The report says they "complain from $100 to $800, ere they will meet in Europe will be ed his usual brilliant game in the when they are not sent to an hotel The Academy hins stalls with ooh- able to deal with these much more pivotal position and Alladad Khan de luxe and are not allotted a pri- wooden floors for protection against rheumatism and stalls with ordinay effectively than the local players there
vate bathroom or not provided ground floors for ponies in treatment. is no doubt that these services are was outstanding on the right.
with a car.” going to bring many points Japanese pair.
with Simpson, joined the Selhurat ferred Harry Wilkes, their goal- Park club from Kettering in 1929. keeper. to Sheffield United.
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MASTERS OF CHOP STROKE.
In addition both players are mas- and the ters of the chop stroke manner in which they killed excellent drives brought round upon round of applause-from-the-spectators. Nothing like it has been Acen in Singapore for many years, in spite celo- of the large number of tennis britica who have visited Singapore and given exhibition. Their ability In did not finish here by a long way. driving, both fore and back they hit the ball with terrific force and placed it with unerring accuracy, white in court-craft they were streets ahead of their opponents.
Nishimura was seen in action and he promises to become one of the best Japanese players. He has all the shots of a No. 1 player, but nt present is inclined to bo slightly erratic. Bong Soo played remarkably well against him yesterday, and although he mado
the Japanese visitor run quite'n lot, and occasional- ly beat him, there was no doubt ns to who was the better player.
PERFECT CONDITION,
Alledad Khan..
Of the Malayan forwards C. Perdriau was continually danger- Ous on the left and combined well with Baharom. In Lieut. Muspratt Nishimura always seemed to have and Lieut. Metcalfe they found a n great deal in hand, and while his staunch pair of defenders, expecl- Chinese opponent obviously tired to ally the former, who relieved many wards the end of a hectic first set, the dangerous situations and inter- Japanese seemed to grow more accepted their passes to effect bril- tive, and move about the court faster liant clearances. He was in perfect condition nud tho
faster he had to run for a ball the J. S. de Souza, who played in the better he seemed to like it. He im- centre in place of Rajah Mohomed, parted terrific punch to both his fore-
hand and backhand drives, and asta was inclined to be slow and was at the court very effectively, His neat times out of position to take passes chops at times had Bong Soo beaten from his flanks. On the right
shots were a revelation.
.
JAPAN WILL DO WELL.
PROFESSIONALISM. -
ever-
There is a special training track of over 1/8 mile, in length, a track of 1/5 mile for beginners and a ground. and carrying ont It deplores the going over of for Jumping
manoeuvring drills. great players to professionaliant. The Academy specialises also in the "We fear that our old comrades in curing of panics, training, shoeing, the sport have been very badly clipping and the repair of saddlery. counselled," it says..
Polo hats, saddles (polo, racing and
The tours organised by-pro- hunting) and other riding equipment fessionals are "devoid of sporting are for sale, also Canadian oats, barley interest because the value of the and bran results is nil," adds the report, which goes on to say that the. public is taking less and less interest in them and with good
renson.
Among other recommendations of the committee are:
The question of players ent- ployed in sports goods firma should be carefully inquired into.
on
A
permanent committee amateurlam, to modify rules and Investigate breaches of the amateur definition.
An amateur to be prohibited from demonstrating the game in public or playing with a pro- fessional without permission in writing of the Federation.
THE EXPENSES QUESTION.
Except when officially selected
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by his Associatoin, a player may One of the oldest and largest only receive travelling or living service stations in Hongkong. expenses for eight weeks in all
In any one year, including the
time spent in travelling.
The last proposal is directed.
all ends up, while his Cross-court wing, Caleb was fast and was yes-against "so-called amateurs" who terday given little rope by Surg. live at someone eleo's expenso from Lleut. Cmdr. Phillips, the Irish Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, and go round the International, who pinyed a steadier world without putting their hands Satoh shook his head despondently game than on Saturday. Lieut. Into their pockets." when asked by a Straits Times reporter Cmdr. Hill was also better than in In conclusion, the roport urges with the previous game but lacked the that such action be taken "as will what exactly was the matter his health. "I am not. it, he said. necessary speed to be really effec-enable us to breathe freely on the
Asked for his views as to the like-tive.
lawn tennis court in futuro.”
ly winners of the Davis Cup this
year, Satoh said Japan would make A revelation was the display of "The English L.T.A. is in per- a strong bid. He felt certain that Dulia Singh, of the Punjabia who fect agreement with the findings the young players that had been played at centre-half. He put in in the report," Mr. Sabelli said solected to represent Japan would
do. well,
Personally, he thought an enormous amount of work check- after the meeting. England had an excellent chance of ing the forwards although he was
wluning the Cup again though inclined to be a little erratic,
Australia, Franco and America would Lieut Currey, who again led the which gave. Hollingsworth provide strong opposition. America, attack, did not impress.
of course, had lost the services of
Vinca, who has turned professional, Thoro was little to choose be but there are a number of other tween the goalkeepers.. Both C. Americans who are capable of ox-Aeria (Malayan) and Hollings- tending the world's best.
worth (Services), brought off many there should be an open tournament showing reliablo Judgment..
Referring to the suggestion that spectacular anves, kicking well and for professionals and amateurs alike,
chance.
no.
́ ́AT FESTIVE BOARD.
The Malayan sido were enter- talued to dinner by the Hongkong Hockey Association last evening, at the China Emporium. Congratula- tory speeches were given by Mr.E
Satoh said it would be very intorent- · Malaya obtained their goal Into W. Hamilton, president of the Aa- ing and he was sure the amateurs would carry the day since at the Fru in the second half through de Souza, sociation, and Surgeon-Commander sent time the standard of the best following a melco in front of goal. Phillips, the Colony, captain. Mr. amateurs was well up to that of the It was rather a lucky shot being a Cunningham-Perdrian, captain of professionals..
one handed scoop round the post the Malayan side suitably replied.
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