THE HONGKONG/TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, JULY 23, 1934.
REJUVENATION OF TENNIS IN THE PHILIPPINES
BIG EFFORTS IN VIEW TO IMPROVE STANDARD
set
INTERPORTS DESIRED: LIKELY
VISITS OF AUSTRALIANS
The Philippine Islands are to make a big effort to a new standard of tennis in the immediate future according to a sports writer of the Manila Bulletin, who in the accompanying article, sets out the plans and aspirations of the Philippine Islands Lawn Tennis As- sociation to that end.
Foreign competition, the bread of life of tennis- and a gustenance so badly needed by local net talent- will be made available to the Philippine Islands' racket wielders in the near future on a more or less definite basis if the application of the Philippine Lawn Tennis Association for participation in the International
NEA
The distinction of turning in the first par score n the 1934 United Stater Open Golf championship at Ardmore, want to Jos Kirkwood, the Australian trick shot, when he got an outgoing 38 in the open- ...ing round. Kirkwood is shown driving off before a laère pallery on the colourful Merion Cricket Club
couran na play opened."
interport tennis series is approved. The Pilta officials Hongkong
recently made application to the Hongkong Lawn
Tennis Association for acceptance in the interport series Cycling
which at present only includes Hongkong and Shanghai.
to
THE CASE OF GAVIA.
com-
Club
ATTEMPTS. ON:
RECORDS
AMENDMENT TO Baseball
RULES
OF PHILIPPINE A.A.
FEDERATION
MEMBERSHIP
ISSUE
Threat To Cricket
BISLEY SHOOT
FORMER CHAMPION WINS KING'S PRIZE
London, July 21.
LEAVES FOR AMERICA
The Endeavour In Quest Of America's Cup
London, July 21,
Thelling momenta wero ex- Mr. T, O. M. Sopwith's yacht En- perienced at Bisley to-day before deavour, challenger for the Ameri Captain J. A. Barlow, of the West ca's Cup, will leave Gosport for Yorkshires, defeated" Captain J. America on Monday. Alterations Sedgwick, of the Durham Light In necessary to fit her for her tran fantry, in a duck for the King's Atlantic voyage have been complet- Prize
ed and members of her racing crow, The rivals finished the final stage who are mostly amateur yachtsmen, of 900 and 1000 yards with 288 points, jolt her to-day each. In the shoot-off side by side, Captain Barlow scored three suc- The Endeavour. will be escorted to cessivo bulls with counting shots. Amorica by Mr. Sopwith's notor With hin first counting shot, Can-yacht Vita. She has given a very tain Sedgwick shot a magpló and entisfactory necount of herself in the this settled the exciting contest. trials during the last few weeks....-
Leading Seaman G. W. Bent of British Wirelcan.
H. M. S. Excellent dbtained third place with a score of 286 points.
Captain Barlow, the wirinor of the King's Prize, was born in India. and was a former Regular Arny Champion at Home-Reuter.
SNOOKER TOURNEY
R.A.O.B. To Promote Championship
BRAIN STUDY BY ELECTRICITY
USE OF WIRELESS CURRENTS
New York, June 24.
How a psychologist used high The R.A.0.B. Club, Duddell Street, wireless currents to atop the func- are instituting a Colony Snooker tioning of limited areas Championship, a profeet which will brain was described before the con- be much appreciated by all exponents vention of the American Associa- of the Twenty-two Ball game.
tion for the Advancement of
re-
of the
The International inter-port'ten- | has natural ability and a sub- nis matchen, organized severri, stantial Foundation but Incks years ago were not held last yeni | polish in his technique. This, the due to troublous times in Shang- | Australian believes, can only be
PARLIAMENT TO hal. The series have been revived, jacquired by getting away from the however, and both Hongkong und | home boys and strutting` his stuff |
SAVE GAME! Shanghai have already begun their with foreign talent,
A magnificent cup, to be won out- Science at Berkeley, California. campaign preparatory
run. of the Hongkong thin With the Philippines no longer Sunday's
National ideas of humour vary so right, has been presented by Messrs. This new method of investigating year's matches,
taking part in the Davis Cup Cycling Club which was scheduled to Pilta officials decided
Amendment to the rules of greatly that it is always difficult. Ruttonfee & Son, which is to be the functional working of the brain to apply series the only foreign
commence from the Vehicular Ferry,
the Philippine Amateur Athletic for people of any one nationality dividual Sneaker Trophy and which Clarence W. Brown, of the Depart
known as the "Steel Coulson In- is based o Kowloon at P.15, a.m. was postponed for participation in the interna-petition afforded local players is until 2 pm when several of the
research by Dr, Federation affecting eligibility to be certain of understanding the is at present on view in the window tional net series in ordor to give during the Far Eastern Games hardened members carried out a direct further impetus to tennis in the which come once every four years unt and home trip to Custle Penk.
for competition and playing jests of writers and artists of an of the donors establishment in Queen's ment of Psychology of the Uni- rules for girl's indoor basebailother. Thus it cannot be stated Road Central,"
versity of California. Islands and to afford focal stars and popalbly during the national Mr. . A. G. Keaton, who had
and volley ball contests will be positively whether Dr. Logan While there of the court opportunity to gain championships which is not cer-arranged to lead the run, disappoint
are three billiards
Dr. Brown revealed that so far photograph competitions open to cueists in the valuable lessons and experience | taln.
ingly failed to put in an appearance
taken up and approved at the Clendoning (whose through foreign competition. Ten-¡ Also in keeping with Pilta's and Mr. T. Walls officiated a bin coming meeting of the board was published so that he could be Colony, the only snooker competition his method of brain study had been nie authorities are agreed that plan to encourage
absence, in spite of the delayed foreign com-start, the party soon found themselves
of governors of the P.A.A.F., identified) was serious or in a confined exclusively to the Military, devoted to the neural bases of vari- numerous maod when he wrote the snooker players, it is considered time suggested that it should prove ner-
and, In view of the large number of ous emotional scheduled for July 27. only through foreign competition petition for local tennis players is soaked to the skin, but this did not
responses, but he following for a recent issue of the that a championship was instituted. ean a tennis player improve his the attempt to get Jack Crawford deter them, ond despite the minor The forthcoming meeting is the San Francisco Call-Bulletin."
viceable in solving ather anatomical Play is to commence on technique and work off the rough and other Australian net aces to discomforts of imbibing refreshments regular annual meeting of the P.
Septem- "Because it is the best game in ber 1. providing sumcient
and physiological problems in edges on his game.
stop over in Manila for a series at the Cafeteria in their wet clothing. A. A. F. board of governors, Elce-the world, baseball is the health which close on August 23, are
entries, which small controlled elimination of matches while enroute home quite a Jolly band wet out on the tion of officers for the ensuing fullest.
of function was desired. from
went to see a cricket ceived. return trip at 4 p.m. arriving in Europe. The Australians, Kowloon after a fast pace had been year will be held, reports of the game a year or two ago in London,
Entrance forms may be had on Wimbledon Sourney and who recently took part in the set at 5.10 p.m.
various committees will be heard and It really was pitiful to see the application to the Billards Com-
Mechanical injury to the brain Next Sunday it is intended to make and ucted upon and other matters English imagine they were enjoy
R.A.O.B. mittee,
Club, Daddell Cells was exceptionally elight, Dr. at present campaigning in the the objective of the rum Sheung Wolfccting the Federation or its ing themselves. I understand that
Street.
Brown sald. The frequency used Cups will also be Davis Cup series, have already Hang and Sha Tau Kok, in which area activities will be discussed.
presented to was about three million cycles, baseball has taken such a hold in the runner-up, and to the competi-which is well above the range of been invited to play here.
several paths, etc. are to be explored.) Upon request of the National some parts of England that it tor making the highest break. Dr. Regino Ylanan, secretary of Mr. L. A. Anning will be in charge
ordinary electrical stimulation. the Philippine Lawn Tennis A on this occasion, and a fine time should Collegiate Athletic Association, an
threatens the popularity of cricket, sociation, believes, however, that rider. For the benefit of those in the eligibility rule which relates to the House of Commons on the be had under the okt Plymouth C.Caffilated body of the P. A. A, F., and memorials are to be presented Crawford has had so much ten terested cyclists who are not yet in nis competition during the past penscraiun, of machines of their own, to the time of membership required subject." alx or eight months that it is un-an arrangement has been made with before an athlete can compete for flikely he will accept the Invita-Yak Wali, III Hennonay Rond. Wan-jun organization will be considered tion to play here. Besides play- chai, for cycles to be hired out to for amendment. Under the exist ing up to the Baals in the Win-participants in the above run, for 80ing rule an athlete must be affiliat bledon tournament this month, cents (no time limit).
Definite intimation of attempts to 90 days before he la allowed to Crawford has just completed play-establish road recorda in Hongkong
ed with an organization at lengt ing in the European zone Davis have now been received. Mr. J. Cole and in case he transfers to another compete for the said organization Cup sortes and is now playing is to ride for the 5 and 10 mies. re- against the American cup stars. cordis, whilst Mr. C. Read, will organization he must be a member Dr. Yiusan, however, expressed attempt the 26 miles. Both have now of the organization to which ho has the hope that some of the younger settled down. strict training, and a transferred at least 60 days before Clina Athletic-Association and Ic89 worked Australian trail is to be made during this week he can represent the said organi- players may be induced to play
on the Peninsula.
ATHLETIC MEET
Norman Brookes, once a great tennis player and a great judge of tennis players, who was recent ly In Manila observed Leonardo Gavia, No. 1 ranking racket weiler of the Philippines,
KING'S
NEXT CHANGE.
DRAMA)
that
here.
ROMANCE!
COMEDY!
SINGINGI
DANCINGI WHOOPEEI
GLORIA STUART
ROGER PRYOR
:
LOCAL INTERPORTS.
who are
The local association is working out its promotional programme to further popularize and develop tennis all over the Philippines. A local interport series is at pre- sent being arranged, with the feading cities of the Islande us possible participants.
English 'Varsities.·
Beat Americans
LOVELOCK WINS
London, July 21,
zation.
́S.C.A.A. GALA
CHINESE DEFEAT
SUBMARINES
A large crowd saw the South water
polo players defeat a team from the Fourth Submarine Flotilla by 4 goals to 1 at the SC.A.A. swimming gala on Saturday night at North Point.
The most keenly contested race was
The proposed amendment being sponsored by the N. C. A. A. is to extend the time of membership that in which Shok Kam-pul, carry- from 90 days to one year. This ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hung Yuk-ming, ing Hung Kam-nin, the baby” daugh- change in the eligibility rule is won the 6 metres breast stroke. sought as a protective measure for At the conclusion of the programme members of the National Collegiate the prizes, donated by Mr. Yip King- Athletic Association, it is averred, fan, of Bears. Melchers and Com- The new amendment, which is pany, were presented by Mrs. Yip
King-fan.
expected to be adopted at the com-
Pilta offelals recently received The outstanding event of the inter- of new and transient athletes from ing meeting, will prevent a number letters from Occidental Negros Varsity Athletle Meet in which and from Zamboanga requesting Oxford and Cambridge were
participation is competitions annc- uptioned and conducted under the membership in the Pilta and that against the athletic stars of the two supervision or auspices of the P. they be included in the proposed | American universities, Princeton and Interport tournament. Cebu and Cornell, the White City, was the A. A. F. At the same time, it will Hollo are other porta expected to mile race in which J. E. Lovelock, of prevent the prevalent practice of take part in the projected tourney, Oxford, the official world record some organizations in securing the The umbitions plans of the Phil-holder for this distance, beat Bonthron services of athletes just for a ippine Lawn
of Princeton by one and a half sards certain series of competition only Терпін Assoc mins. 15 2/5 secs.
In few weeks before such competi- headed by General Basilio forecat great days ahead for ten- Meeting by seven events to live.
The English universities won the tion.
Other changes which will prob- ไม่ the Islands. As in all other: The English undergraduates, sports Japan has forged ahead of carried off the first and second placeably be affected in the P. A. A. F. the Philippines in tennis-so far in the 120 yards hurdles, Stanwood rules will relate to girls indoor ahead that it will be a long tor- the Ameriena at Oxford being first baseball and volleyball. The pre- tuous climb to ever catch up if and Pilbrow, also of Oxford, Recond.cise nature of these changes is not that ever be accomplished.
Stothard of Cambridge beat Bon-known but they have been referred Event China has developed players who thon in the half mile by two and a to as "radical changes."" ean back local stars off the court, half yards, his time being 1 min, 68
nik
Marian March
Gloria
A renewed spirit in tennis, cou-
pled with a systematic
FIA. 3/5 secs. campaign
Shea
Morna Kennedy
Nool Madison
LIKE IT
THAT WAY
*Story by Harry
larry Sauber, Directed "by Harry Lechman. A Stanley Bargermen Production, Presented by Carl Laemmle,
-A UNIVERSAL PICTURE,
›THE FULL RESULTS. The full results of the Meeting
to develop the game, however, may change the picture. The talent is were:
England Defents France
· At Wentworth,
Pole
Vault: 1, MacWilliams feet; 2. Bogart
GRIFFINS ARRIVE
Race Ponies For Next Classics.
Preparations for the commencement
THE RESULTS.
South China A. A.
The following were the reauliai– Sompas Rare--1, Chinese Dothing Club; 9.
200 metres blindfolded relay :--1. Chan
and Leung Yan-hung: 2. Wong Kim-wah, Ping-wali and Chan
Mun-kwong, Wong You-sang, Au Loung-wah Leng Kam-yau, Leg
Wink
60 metre bronst stroky (carrying a baby) Shek Kampf and Mies Hung Kan-sin: 2. Wang Yuk-pul: 1. Yu Waheln; 4. Li So. nathing Club. (Leung Yuk-chang
200 metres relay (women): 1. Chinese
Ng Sungying. Chan Yuk-fal" and Leong Yut- fun) 2. South Chica (Ng Woon-ins, Au Yan-chau, Yeung Pul-cheting and Ll Hol ing).
180 metres (meh') 1. Lew Ping-wab: 2.
100 metros (women's); 1. Au Yan-chan: 2, Ng Woon-ying: £. Li Jai-ying,
u Leung-wah; the Chu Chikin
GR meires obstacle (boya under five feet); 1.Au Kwok-kir 2 Wong In-on B. Kwok Bong.
Fancy during 1, Lo Kun-hung; 2.; Wang Wal-in. Nau Yan-cheong
30 metres breact stroke tætri beginners): 1. Chan King-fang: 1 He Woon-ying; # Yip Feli
10 metres breast stroko Comall chlárien. winners at any Bouth China swimming prise excepted); 1., Kwok Lokwing; 2 Rae Chiu- 'tak.
Water-peli match (South China y. Fourth Habmarine Fiolifa) i
REFEREE ATTACKED.
C.C.S.C. Players Allege Misjudging.
here to-day just as it was when (Princeton), 13 men like Gil Vargas ruled the Princeton), 12 feet. courts of the Far East back in the High Jump: 1, Scott (Cornell), 6-
South China Rwak Mukhoi, Wong Bin- days that were. All that is need-feet 2 ins.; 2, Wenzel (Princeton),
man, Cheung Keung-eh, Wong Ki-m Chang Wing-kwong, Chan Ki-toung and Shak ed is to keep abreast of the times Godley (Cornell), and Stanwood
Kam-bul. and of other countries,
(Oxford) tied for second places with of the annual racing season in 1936. Wine, F. W. Stevens, It. A. Thomas, IL Fourth Schmarine Fistiller T Crocker, 8, 5 feet 11ins, each. Long Jump: 1,
have alrendy started, and the first 7. Muson, C. 11, Appleby and G. 11. Mellows, Duncan ¡Cam-hatch of griffins to compete for the bridgo), 23 feet 7 3/4 in.; 2, Fackert Blue Riband of the local turf, ar- INTERNATIONAL GOLF. (Princeton), feet 11 3/4 ins
Hall Mile: 1. Stothard, (Cun tong's stable
rived on Friday last for Mr. 1o Kom- bridge, 1 min. 08 3/5 secs; 2, Bon- The preliminary arrivals for the thron (Princeton),
1936 meing season consist of a chest- 220 yards Hurdies: 1, Stanwood nut, a bay and a gray mare and were (Oxford), 24 2/5 nocs.; 2, Hocker disenbarked from the Empress of (Cornell),
The impetuosity of a Chinese Civil! 120 Yanis furdles, 1, Stanwood It reported that the cheatnut friendly water polo match in which
Japan,
Servants' Club player marred the (Oxford). (Oxford), 15 3/10 secs.; 2, Pilbrow has done the 1% in 3.07 but by ap- South China Athletic Association pearances the bay looks the best of team won by four goals to nil at (Princeton), 44 feet 9 in.; Wood
Putting the Weight: 1, Borman the batch.
North Point on Saturday evening. Cornell), 43 feat 10 Ins.
to his stable Mr. Ho Kom-tong has match when one of the Chinese Civil A quarrel rose at the end of the 440 Yards: 1, Kane (Cornell), 48 two other griffins, purchased this sea- Servants Club players reproached 4/6 sees; 2, Rathbone (Cambridge). son but kept over until the
100 Yards: 1, Hardy (Cornell), 10 These are Albert Hall and Victoria Chino Bathing Club, for allegedly ext the referee, Mr. Yip Kun-yim, of the London, July 21.
sten; 2, Davis (Cambridge).
Hall. Bahram, at 20 to 1, won the Na-
Threo Miles: 1, Ward (Cambridge), It is feared that this year there tlonial Breeders' Produce Stakes by a 15mhus. 10 4/3 seca; 2, Hogan is to be a scarcity of griffins owing by the C.C.9.C. players. It was stat The referee was jointly attacked neck from Theft, at 6 to 2, in a field (Princeton).
to the floods in the north. of ten at Sandown Park to-dny. High-
220 Yards: 1) Davin (Cambridge), land Lamont, at 26 to 1, was third, 22 7/10 acce, 2, Kano (Cornell) for 1996 are expected to arrive here ose Bathing Club to the Hongkong two lengths bellud Theft.—Router. Reuter,
Amatour Athletic Federation,
London, July 21. In an International Golf match played at Wentworth, England -1 fented France by 61 games to 34 England's one-Reuter Special,
France won two foursomes against
In addition to these new additiona
misjudging the game.
The Australian aubscription griffins by Mr. Yip Kun-yim and the Chin
ed that representations will be maile
on or about August 4' next,
Flies.carry
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