THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 5, 1935.
RAIN SPOILS CRICKET FIXTURE
A BRILLIANT RECOVERY
CRAIGENGOWER BOWLERS
SAVE PAIRS TIE
DRAW LEVEL AFTER BEING DOWN
10-1 AND THEN
(By "Sagax")
19-9
There were two distinct phases in the Open Pairs lawn bowls championship on
the Civil
Service C. C. Green yesterday afternoon when were out- J. S. Landolt and A. E. Coates who
the opening played and outgeneralled during stages, brought off a magnificent recovery and were on level terms with their opponents at 21-21 on the eighteenth head, at which point The game will be the match was abandoned. continued this afternoon, starting at 6 p.m.
The standard of bowls fluctuat- ed but it was always high and all four players showed brilliant patches at different stages of the game. The two Dock players early revealed promising form and at the end of the ninth head had a commanding lead, but in the latter parts the Craigengower combination more than held their own and had it been possible for the match to have been conclud- ed yesterday it is more than like- ly that they would have won.
LAWN BOWLS CONTESTS
SINGLES MATCHES
TO-DAY
ONE PAIRS TIE
The second round of the Open Singles lawn bowls championship will be commenced to-day with a programme of six matches down for decision.
For the first half of the game' the Whyte and Landolt shared fonours for the leads, each scoring me brilliant shota at times while at others they were, erratic. Il anything, Whyte was a shade the
F. J. Jones, of the Civil Service baller of the two and often left his
position. C. C., who played a brilliant game promising partner Later when the Craigongower C. C. in the Pairs Championship Inst week, is to meet A. S. Gomes, another who dis- Bir recovered their carly
has been playing consistent howls inj advantage, Landolt had his op: the tournament this season. ponent completely out-player and rendered invaluable help to Contes, whose task was made the easier.
a
The match is being played on the Taikon R. G. green and should prove the attraction of the afternoon.
The Pairs match between the In-. dian R. C. pair, M. Y. Adal and A. R Dallah, and F. Cullen and J. J. Whyte, was not played yesterday but has been fixed for this afternoon on the Cralgengower C. C. green.
Brilliant bowling was played by both skips but Contes was the more consistent. He played good bowls throughout the eighteen heads and Although he was out-played at the atart it was not because he was acnding down bad wooda; it was The full programme for to-day is simply because Cullen was playing as follows: outstandingly brilliant.
Cullen was able to draw shots P. J. Jones
SINGLES
which gave the Dock combination 46.-E. I. Thomson.....W, Glending the count on several heads and it was his high standard of bowling which made it possible for them tow. K. Way take a commanding lead.
R. Duncan
V. Petherick
CULLEN FALLS AWAY
from the middle of the game the Kowloon Dock skip began to fall away like his partner and it was than that Coales was seen to belter Alvantage. He was drawing shot im- aftor aliot and was able to prove upon heads built up by Lan- dalt.
If the standard of the first two or three heads had been maintained throughout the match, the game would have been by far the best played in the championship but in bad bowling in
A. S. fiones (Talk 1. C. Green) (Club de Betelu Green)
V. J. McKšivio P. E. Rulght
(Kawloon 1. G. C. Gen)
v. J. E. Henson Cowloon Docks Green)
. J. Cavanagh +Rowbot C. C. Green)
v. A. A. Iarack (Civil Servien C. C. Green) PAIRS
M. Adal A. R. Diolah
F. Cullen J. J. Whyle Craigegower C. C. Gren)
FOOTBALLERS TRANSFER
Making graceful arch, Lord Lindsay's big gray, Jane Grey, is taking the brook perfectly at Towcester, England, adding not a whit to the enjoyment of the rider in the foreground who took n ducking when Mrs. M. Margeston's Littlejohn slipped into the was in the novice class at the Grafton Hunt water. The race
Trials, which produced some spectacular steeplechasing.
CALL OVER FOR THE DERBY
FINAL FIGURES FOR TO-DAY
BAHRAM'S ODDS EASIER
London, June 4, The following is the final call- over for the Derby which is being run to-morrow (Wednesday) at Epsom:
Baseball
Matches
Postponed
RAIN
PREVENTS PLAY
AT MANCHESTER
PICTURE OF A GREAT HORSE
BROWN JACK IN ACADEMY
BEST PAINTING
BY ARTIST
- No horse in recent times has won the affection and admirating of the general public, as well as of the res gular racing public, as Brown Jack, writes the Observer's Spécial Curres. pondent. The hero of half a dozen Alexandra Hates at Aurel a well as of many another Trent race, he has had a wheir book written about him and he had a plaque placed outside the entrance to the Royal Enclosure at Asent. And now he has been
RESULTS AT A
GLANCE
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Middlesex (143 and 195 for 8 wkts. dec.) beat Gloucester- slire (136 and 103 for 4 wkta) on first innings.
Essex (221 and 92 for 9 wkts,) beat Surrey (175 and 225 for 8 wkts. dec.) on first inn- ings.
Warwickshire (300 and 153 for 6 wkts.) beat Nottingham- ahire (234 and 215 by four wickets.
FRIENDLY MATCHES
TOURISTS AND LANCASHIRE
FIXTURE LEFT DRAWN
NO PLAY ON THE SECOND DAY
London, June 4. The first of the two cricket fix- tures between the touring South The Army (329 and 113 for 2 African side and Lancashire, the ruined wkts.) beat Cambridge Univer-county champions, was shire (234 and 215) by four by rain at Manchester to-day and, wickets.
as a result the match had to be left drawn.
Lancashire (128) drew with the South Africans (268 and 142 for 6 wkts.).
The tourists held the advantage at the close of play yesterday when they had scored 268 rans and d dismissed Lancashire for 128. In their second innings the tourists had minde 14 for six wickets when
In the first innings of the South
cans to
Booth Lanenshire's nearest took six fast Lawler,
painted by Mr. A. 4. Muntings, RA, CHAMPION ONCE mps were drawn for the day.
and the picture is one of the most popular at this year's Royal Academy. And with all that Brown Jack, remains the most made of individuals.
Mr. Munnings has painted many " horses before, but he has never paint. el one more like the subject. There Ive been times when the expert ha
AGAIN
TONY CANZONERI WINS
TROUNCES LOU AMBERS
Tony Canzoneri, boxing's "Gem
ot been pleased with Mr. Munnings's pictures of horses, not because they were not beautiful to look upon, and without doubt great pictures merely as pictures, but herause they were of Consistency," the man who not really like the horse. There was twice frustrated Kid Berg's am- putably his famous pleture of Humor- bition of winning the Light- ist, the winner of a Derby soon after Weight Championship of the The War. It was a picture which World for Great Britain, ance gave every pleasure to the spectator, more became world champion by but it was not really like Humorist, severely punishing Lou Ambers, It was a glorified Tumorist, an ideat the "Herkhimer Hurricane," in a of the horse but not really the horse fifteen-rounds contest at Madi-
son-square Garden. himself. It was auch too grand to Showing all his old brilliant be Humorist, who, in spite of his form, and utilising his splendid WWILH much ringeraft to the best advantage. smaller than the artist had made him. Canzoneri landed almost at will rights, It was as if same human subject was with stinging lefts and
FOUR FIXTURES ability as a racehorse,
AFFECTED
New York, June 4. Two matches in each of the major Baseball leagues were postponed to-day on account of
rain.
In many ways great, but in order to Such was the ferocity of his attack make him even greater the artist had that he reduced the "Hurricane" to toyed with Ambers throughout. given to him attributes which he did a mere zephyr. Canzoner simply The latter was always game and but his punches not possess.
rendy to fight,
PORTRAITURE AT ITS BEST
of the wickets for 70 runs,
There was no play whatever to-day. Kaln also
Interfered in other
matches, two of which had to be left
without a definite evision.
Middlesex were ven first innings At points
against Gloucestershire Lord's where the hosts scored, but n total of 143 rum. Parker took six of Le wickeln for GG Gloucestershire replied with a score
ruits.
NIE CAYENNEJAMEĽSKURANE
BEST PERFORMANCES
BATTING
R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick
v. Notts)
BOWLING
Hollies (Warwick v.
Notts)
Nichola (Essex V.
Surrey)
Parker (Gloucester
v. Middlesex) Booth (Lancs. v. S.
Africa)
98
8 for 67
6 for 57
6 for 66
6 for 79
SZ KESZTYÉNIE BRUNETTEĽ SILENCE
MAT
Д
5/4 Bahram (t and o)
This picture of Brown Jack is the lacked the necessary sting to hart of 136 and, when Middlesex had madú 105 for eight wickets in their second Canzoneri. 11/2 airan (t and o)
Canzoneri set up a relentless nt- innings, the declaration was applied. The Pirates and Cubs were suc-jest painting of a horse that I have 10/1 Theft (t and o)
cessful in their National League ever seen by Mr. Munnings. It really tack from the start. Ambers, instead At the close of play Gloucestershire 100/7 Field Trial (t and o)
SURREY UNFORTUNATE engagements, the former beating is Brown Jack is intelligent head, of fighting back, made the mistake had made 103 for four wickets. 100/6 Sea Bequest (t and o)
The Cardinals and the latter his fine shoulders, and his powerful
Easex likewise took points for 100/6 First Son (o)
winning from the Reds.
quarters are reproduced to perfection, of adopting defensive tactics. This
punched end on frst innings in their match 20/1 First Son (1)
Many a critic of the horse han com-Bulted Canzoneri, who
far away in Berg-like fashion and piled against Surrey at the Oval, where 28/1 Fair Haven (t and o)
The Browns and Red Sox were plained that his foreleg
in the triumphant teama 33/1 Assignation (t and o)
the from ideal. He certainly stands over up an almost unassailable lead of they scored 221 runs in reply to
e done, but points to win the first nine rounds, total of 175. Nichols took six Surrey 1 Uns. Surrey de- 35/1 Fair Bairn (1 and 0) Amerlean League, their victories more than he should have 5071 Screamer (t and o)
being registered against the White | there has never been a great horso It was not until he began to take wickets for 57
who was back at the knees. Yet an "easy" that Canzoneri lost points clared their second unings closed at 60/1 Robin Goodfellow (t and Sox and Senators respectively.
the those forelegs of Brown Jack never in the tenth round. He slackened 225 for eight but stumps were drawn 66/1 Pry II (t and o)
board and one wicket in hand. The following are the results gave him any trouble, nor did they up considerably, and allowed Am-with Essex having 02 runs on 80/1 Plymouth Sound ( and o)of to-day's matches as cabled by give his great trainers any trouble.bers to get in some good punches. Warwickshire secured A victory 100/1 Japetis (t and o)
Reater:
150/1 Peaceful Walter (t and o) 200/1 Barberry (t and o) 20071 St Botolph (t and €)
-Renter.
EVERYTHING READY
London, June 4.
H20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CASrried him to success continu-.
and over the longeat races that
are
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St. Louis
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Pittsburgh
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for the
Chicago
(Hartnett Beored a
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At Epson everything is in rendiness Pirates). for the Herby. The going is perfect,
and there is more berlinge than ever Cincinnati before on the course.
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were
The
cight by
were match and
wickets. The
TERRIFIC LEFT HOOKS
Notting by four wickets against-
at Birmingham. Ambers, however, was lucky tohamshire run in this country. Mr. Mun-
out in the visitors scored 234 runs, Palne taking while Warwickshire nings has painted them exactly as avoid being knocked
And last but earlier rounds. Ile was saved by eight for 121 they were and acc.
When Notta not least, he has got that lazy, sleepy the third when he was twice sent responded with 300, of which R. E. S.
Wyatt contributed 08. kuk ahout the horse. Like so many to the canvas for counts of two
dismissed for 215 (Hoilles great horses, Brown Jack was lazy from terrific left hooks. He went
taking eight for 67). W
Warwickshire at he would never de more than down again from a right hook, but unde 153 for wickets.
six held to do. He would come und did not take a count.
Cambridge University entertained
a Getting his second wind after the Army to win his race at the proper time and then do no more than was actually neccessary to win. How many times taking it easy in the tenth, Can-cater has de gone to the front and then zoneri resumed the offensive in the Undergraduates compiled totals of The tip chalked on the pump at
there have been anxious moments for cleventh, and was superior in every 284 and 157 while the Army replied Epam "Village" (1 is actually a fair
Ambers made
with scores of 320 and 113 for two sized town), and whien is followed by for the Cubs).
his friends when some other horse department.
the next two wickets.Renter thousands of race-goers each year is
New York Giants v. Philadel to catch him. They never
would
come after his and seem likely spirited rally in
caught rounds, and landing more often, took First Hon.
Phillies and Brooklyn Brown Jack, for when they got too the honours, It was obvious, how- The decisive defeat of Ambers To the question, "why did the Aga phin Khan en!! his two colts Barham and Dodgers v. Boston Braves matches close to him he would hurry just ever, that Canzoneri held himself was a great disappointment to the Hairan, Persian experts declare that were postponed on account of little more and then go past the win-
former meaning of the the
is, rain. "Dazzler to the Eyes," which is con- sidered most appropriate. The latter means "Don't Know Where to Go," which is likely to prove inappropriate Chicago Whyle and Cullen particularly
with the champion jockey. Gordon St. Louis the latter, played some very good
Drake, the Arsenal centre-forward. Richards, riding.--Reuter. woods on the first head although and to withdraw from the England
Boston Landolt and Contes were never far KI. which played Holland in Amster
Washington wide of their objective. It was dam on May 18, W. G. Richardson Summers, outaide-right, who made due to a brilliant shot by Cullen (West Bromwich Albion)
took his
the Owing to rain eleven League appearances for Lel
matches, shortly. The edition will be strictly at the Garden for many years. Summers Joined Cleveland
Detroit Indians that the two Dock men were able place.
limited, stamped by the Fine An Mr. George Allison, to more two.
Arsenalcester last season. the April last year.
y. New York Yankees were post-guineas each. An edition of unsigned colour prints will be ready by Christ- suffered in On the third head, after they had manager, stated that Drake as the Leicester from Tunbridge Wells In Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics Trade Guild, and published at six
result of injuries conceded a single on the second, match against Derby County the pre-
White, the Newport County inside. poned.
played for Whyte and Cullen jumped into vious Saturday, showed symptoms right, who formerly atrong lead with a four. Both which may develop into hernia. He Aldershot and Cardiff City, has been skips font down some clever woods entered the Royal Northern Hospital signed on by Bristol City."
Charlie Jones, the former Arsenal after the lends had been responsible for observation. T. J. Lynch,
the 23-year-old goal and Welsh International half-back,
between very good heads Players Change Clubs
sonic
thoro was some Comparison.
wasted
In Close Season
pursuer.
rounds, boxer and his connections. Ambers back in the last two probably not desiring to punish his had been offered £7,000 to meet opponent unnecessarily.
Gustave Humery In Europe if he Canzoneri has always been the won. Canzoneri, who first won the Al Frost and Reel; the picture (xperts Idol of New York fans, and the world light-weight title from and flue-art publishers, of 10, Clare ovation he received from the 17.- Singer in 1930, was almost delirious strert, Bristol, are now to publish 133 people who paid a total of with excitement. After success- colour facsimile of this picture of 44,657 dollars (about £8,900), was fully withstanding two challenges
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ning post with his ears pricked, al nost, une believed, laughing at the
R. H. E. I 10 I 11 14 0
# 9 0 2 ↑ 1
Brown Jack. Signed artist's proofs of this reproduction will in issued one of the greatest seen or heard from Kid Berg, he surrendered his
tuts.
GREAT SHOTS IN GOLF
for some good work. Cullen never keeper of Yeovil and Fetters, who who resigned the managership of
delivery and was lying did so well in the F.A. Cup ties for Notts County, hur accepted the post- DESCRIBED
two when Conts, in attempting to the Somerset club, has been signed tion of mannger-coach to Critiall take out second shot, to draw the by Brentford.
Athletic, the Spartan League club who -first shot, cut the jack into a cluster Derby County secured the transfer next year are to compete in (Continued on Page 9.) from Leicester City of John L. Eastern Counties League.
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a spoon with my second on the 500 yard 17," explains Smith. "The green, of the punch bowl type, is invisible from the fairway, which uphill all the way. The fairway doglegs to the left out about 450
[varle second was close enough so
that
a mashie-niblick was all that was required. I pitched on 12 feet from the cup and rammed the putt four, which was A short pitch with a mashie-down for a birdlo niblick enabled Horton Smith what I needed to win,
"On the pitch with the mashie- To win the first Masters'-Tournantblick, I took a half swing ment at Augusta a year ago cocked the wrists but half. With a The Missourian edged out Craig straight left arm I swung toward the Wood by one stroke with 284. hole. Little wrist action took place
"I could not reach the groen with as the ball was struck.
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