THE HONGKONG
30 DEATHS IN
75,900 INJURED IN ACCIDENTS
TOLL INCREASES YEARLY:
FAULTY LEADERSHIP
Thirty deaths attributed to football injuries were reported
in the United States during the Fanling
1935 season up to December 19, the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Under- writers announced on Decem- ber 28, reports the New York
Times.
Quoling a report of a five-year study by Professor Floyd R. Engl wood. of New York University, who presented a summary of his findings
to
the American Football Coaches Association, the announcement said that the thirty deaths compared with The twenty-five reported in 1834. 1935 total was also above the average for the five-year period from 1031 to 1935, when a total of 147 football deaths were recorded.
55,440 ACCIDENTS IN YEAR Professor Enstwood extimated that in 1935 there were 55,140 font- ball necidents, resulting in injuries in the 80,000 high schools of the country and 9,600 Injuries in the 880 colleges. These figures correspond to an average of 90.3 per thousand of bootball squad members in the high schools and to an average of 150 per thousand in the colleges, he said. Professor Eastwood noted that the donth rate among high school players is increasing, describing it as having climbed by 31 per cent, since 1921. Of the thirty deaths reported this
fifteen were
sere halfbacks, tackles year and ends, in the order named.
Reporting on the cause of football accidents, Professor Eastwood merted that 34 per cent. were an sociated with faulty leadership, that six per cent. wern due to equipment and facilities and that CO per cent.
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FAULTY LEADERSHIP ANALYSED
Race
Programme
FIVE EVENTS
p.m.-The
Race No. 1-2.30 February Handicap-11 miles. A hurdle race for Chins Ponies. Win- ner a Cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20.
Entry Fee $3.
Race No, The Australian Grand National Steeplechase ---2 miles. A handicap for Australian Ponies. Winner a Cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Entry Fee $3.
handicap for
Race No. 3 The Fanling: Grand National and Plerce Grove Memorial Cup-2 miles, A China Ponies. Winner to hold for be year the Challenge Cup with re- plien presented; 2nd $40; 3rd $30. Entry Fee $3.
Race No. 4-The **Jurrocka Plate"-14 miles. A hurdle race for China Fonies that in the opinion of the Committee are hona Ade han- ter. Ponies placed in any race other than a country race this season at "168 Winner a Cup or 360: 2nd $30: Kwani barred. Catchweight 3rd $20. Entry Fee Sil
1935
Our Daily Golf Hints
TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1936.
Another common error that retards length; turn- ing too quickly from the hips coming down, thereby only getting half the power behind the ball.
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--A. G. Havers.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL FIXTURES
cer,
U.S. FOOTBALL
the re-
the Kotewall Cup Competition on the Hoyn! Navy's Ground at Causeway Bay.
WAS BOOMER SUPERIOR TO THE
MODERN. FOOTBALLERS?
MCGRORY NOW CLAIMED TO BE FINEST FORWARD IN GAME
The announcement that James McGrory, the renowned centre- forward of Glasgow Celtic, had surpassed all other men as a scorer in first-class matches of Association football followed the statement that the Cunard Company proposed to have a portrait of Stephen Bloomer, perhaps the most famous of all professional footballers, in the painted panels for the decorations of their his- toric ship, the Queen Mary. If such an honour should be bestow- ed upon Bloomer the picture will surely be considered, not only as a tribute to one of the finest forwards of any period, but se an impressive token of the game as a universal pastime.
At present, however, the Canard | Maley, the soul and secretary of the LEAGUE & CUP Company have not deckled upon their Celtic, when he was playing for St. picturesque schemes. Artists linya Rocas, a junior club in Glasgow, been invited to submit drawings and, Jelning the Cells in 1923, he wax Saturday will see sumption of local league soc-myc, someone has thought of foot "Tarmed out" to Clydebank for a year, na subject embodying British There he played outside-left at first, and although the Inter- sentiment in a manly out-door exer-
but later moved to centre-forwardi port team now in Shanghai else. This "juxtaposition of ideas, Returning, he at once gained has place will not be back until that us one of the oracles of the village in the eleven, and has held it ever morning, eight clubs will be ale-house is made to any in a Victorian since. There was a time when it was novel, arises from the factor that in said that Aston Villa cast covetous engaged in the afternoon.
his day Bloomer was considered to be eyes upon him. The late Mr. Her On Sunday the Army will meet the
the heaviest scorer of goale from bert Chapman believed that McGrory South Chinn Athletic Avaociation in
1803 to 1914. His goals. in Lengue would have been an asset to Arsenal. The young Scotsman visited London, matches alone were 62, although these figures were considerably magni- but be felt so overwhelmed that he fied when Bloomer was in Canada went "awa' hame" by first train he The full programme for the week-conching the Grenadier Guards under could. One wonders if the course of the directorship of Colonel F. S. events at Highbury would have been even more eventful if he had re- Melghen.
mained. When the law of off-side was much FIRST DIVISION
more rigid than in these days, and fewer important Kowloon v. St. Joseph'a (Kowloon when there were Ground), 4.45 pm. Referee: K. K. clubs, it was a feat for any man to goals. This restrmining 300 1. Linesten: W. Crawford and Truls was relaxed for 1925-20, so that Club v. East Lancashirea (Cause there have been more than ten seasons Bay Grounil), 4.14 p.m. Re- of what was at first described as the way
D. Kossick Linesmen: T. "new football" During this decade ferce:
#ame professional players -have ex- Garbett and S. Owen.
South Chian "A" v. Royal Artillery, ceeded Bloomer's harvest, and now it Stonecutters (Caroline). 4.16 is said that McGrory has surpassed p.m. Referee: II. F. Scrutton. Lines all claimants for this pre-eminent
position. men: R. Altrige and H. Abbott
S. China "D" v. R.U.R-Caroline
end is as follows:
McCann.
Race No. 5-The Ladies' Country Race Over a counrty course of about 3 miles finishing on the Race Course. For China Ponies that in the opinion of the Committee are bona fide hunters. To be ridden by ladies. Catchweight 135 lbs. Winner a Cu or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Entry Fee $3. A souvenir will be presented to Hill, 45. the winning rider.
Entries close to the Secretaries, Messrs. Thomson and Co. York and Building, Chater Road, at noon on
Tuesday, February 4, 1936.
Under faulty leadership he listed awkwardness caused by too rapid conditioning, unnecessary roughness caused by the attitude of the coach toward unsportsmanlike play, Carelessness, which he believed could be corrected by better coaching tech- nique and specific training of players) to fall properly after being hit
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In conclusion, the report made a of recommendations for In- series creasing the safety of the game. were improved playing sur- faces, prescason medical examines tion of all candidates, adequate phy- sient conditioning, adequate money to equip players properly, the pre- sence of physicians at all games, the elimination of "live balt" in tackling practice, increased use of protective devices by half-backs and ende, n study of the possibility of eliminnt- ing the "elow whistle" as
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"pilo ups," and the dp velopment of field coachen with
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HOW HONGKONG
LADIES WON
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Betty Walker and Angelina Gonsalves put la lats of work keeping the southerners out, and Gladys Epbgrave had to save repeatedly.
SATURDAY
shires (Sookunpoo,) 4.15 p.m. Ro feree: E. E. Thomas.
Club de Recreio v. South China (Chatham Road), 2.45 p.m. Referee: A. T. Jarmaib
To-day McGrory is in his thirty- second year, about 5 ft. 8 in. in height, and looks about 12 stone in weight. To his physical power he brings cour. age and dash, but he is a clean and honest footballer who gains the res- pect of friend and foo alike. Endow- ed with a wonderful spring, he reaches balls in the air that look beyond his reach. This has made his heading so useful and profitable. There has been considerable discussion concerning the heading of McGrory and Dean, With each at his best, the verdict would be Tweedledum and Tweedledee, but the Celt seems the more likely to be the stronger stayer.
The curious, and the modern sceptic who is always doubtful about the ancients" of games will want to know if Bloomer was in any way superior SECOND DIVISION
to McGrory, Dean of Everton, Hugh
The Celtic club hus been particu v. Kowloon Ferguson, the man who scored when Radio Sports Club (Sookanpoo Ground), 2.45 p.m. Re-Cardiff City won the Association Cup, larly fortunate to have such centre- feree: E. G. Inley,
Chinese Athletic v. East Lance- and David McLean, another roving forwards as James Quinn and e- Scotsman who reckons that he got Grory, Perhaps Quinn had the over 400 goals, and if he was superior, cleverer and surer feet, but McGrory's in what
way? This is a problem akin extraordinary enthusiasm and virility to comparing Hobbs with the great have placed him anongst the very batsmen before ho arrived on the best of centre-forwards, ancient and scene. There is no exact standard of modern. Club V. Navy (Causeway Bay compurison between the present and Ground), 2.46 pm, Referee: W. past, but this can be said that in University v. Royal Ulster Rifles Bloomer's time football was a very
test, and the fact that he scor severe #Military Ground, Happy Valley.ed 23 goals in international matches between 1895 and 1907 stands out as 4.15 p.m. Referee: R. Chapnian.
a remarkable achievement. No one has ever been able to see opportunity (MII-more quickly than Bloomer, to create opportunity with more nimble feet. and to "time" the ball and place it with such exactitude. Still, each of these players has been far beyond most of their fellows. Of post-war centro-forwards McGrory has been the
considerably over 500 goals.
Thwaites.
THIRD DIVISION B.A.M.C. v. Railway R.C. Marjorie Westcott gave Ilongkong iary Ground, Happy Valley), 2.15 the second goal, beating the Shang- p.m. Referee: E. E. Randall. hai defence in a dazzling solo effort Royal Ulster Rifles v. Liga Portu to seara from a difficult angle. For guesa (Prince Edward Road), 2.45 ten minuten, the Shanghai goal was p.m. Referee: P. Huxley. threatened by a deluge of raids.
authority to remove injured play** | short-corner- after short-corner...was (King's. Park), -2.4G.p.m. Itoteren E most effective. He must have scored.
Besides the 147 deaths reported in the five-year period, there, were 08 other deaths climinated as not directly attributable to football, Pro- fessor Eastwood. Raid. These cluded deaths from, such, causes 45
pneumonia infection and players.
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SONJA HENIE WINS SKATING TITLE
Karl Schaeffer Takes Men's Singles Honours
Berlin, Jan. 20. The concluding events in the European skating championship took place this evening, when the immense Berlin Sport Palace was crowded to the last seat.
forced in succession. Eventually the Shanghal citadel fell for the third time, Phyllis Gittins following up to net almost on the line, after Gladys Ephgrave had saved a high drive from Joyce Ailey.
St. Joseph's v. Royal Air Force
Richardson.
European Police v. Chinese Polico p.1. Ro. (Kowloon Ground), 2.45 feree: A. E. C. Clarke.
SUNDAY
KOTEWALL CUP
4.15 p.m.
AN INSPIRATION
SWIMMING
THE PAST YEAR
IN REVIEW
The year 1935, en far as English swimming was concerned, praved very succesful. The outstanding event was the institution of the Central Championships Meeting at Blackpoot"in July. The centralisa- tion of championships enabled competitors to enter for moro races, - while travelling costs were appreci
ably reduced.
MIAS GITTINS' INITIATIVE Hongkong pressed from the inter- South China A.A. v. Army (Cause. val and it was not long before they way Bay Ground), reopened the scoring. Marie Smith ferce A. C. Ward, Linesmen: Huncommon is his record for the Celtic yards, and one mile, He successfully tested the Shanghai goale almost Martin and W. P. Payne immediately after the bully and the latter saved well, From a short corner, Gladys Ephgruve again had
THIRD DIVISION
In Scottish League matches he has acored 366 goals, 67 in the Scottish Cup, 29 in the Glasgow Cup, i8 In Norman Wainwright was the swim- mer of the year. The Hanley man the Glasgow Charity Cup, and 11 in international and inter-league mat won every national title from 220 Re-thes. This gives a total of 491 in yards to one mile, and set up three records-220 yards, 440 highly-competitive games. Still more national Club as from 1924-25 until the pre- attacked the British native 440 yards sent season; he has, save for 1933-34,record on three occasions. always been the heaviest goal-getter The discovery was Romund of the team. His consistency during thirteen campaigns has resembled a although only eighteen, won
Gabrielsen (Beckenham S.C.), who rellable grandfather's clock. Above
championship at all else, let it be said that McGrory English sprint has always been an inspiration to his Blackpool. Gabrielsen was unknown fellow forwards not only because he outside the Southern area, and his was himself so capable, but because he success came as a surprise. was so helpful to the leading line.
SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE RASC. and R.A.O.C. v. Royal to save from Phyllis Gittins, Joyce Welch Fusiliers (Sookunpee), 4.15
Adey just failed to beat the Shang-p.m. Referee:, R. M. Omar, hal goalie, but the Hongkong centre, Eastern v. Royal Engineers (Cause forward was quick to follow up and way Bay), 2.45 pm. Referee: R. I. scare ten minutes after the resump Evans. tion. Hongkong obtained the last; goal in similar fashion, Phyllis Git tina following up to net after Gladys phgrave had partially saved Joyce Towards the middle of the second period, Mario Smith was seized with cramp and had to leave the field for the rest of the game. Shanghai had 1 respite towards the end of the game and made two promising raids.
effort.
The skating reached a pitch of skill, gracefulness, and Intricacy, hitherto not seen in Berlin. The Men's singles was won by Herr Karl Schaeffer (Austria), second was H. Mary Sheridan and Amanda Cellaco Graham Sharp (England),
and in turn tested the Hongkong goale, third Ernst Baler (Germany). The but Mrs. Lunson saved the somewhat women's singles was won by Sonia weak shots easily. Honio (Norway), second
East Lancashires v. Royal Walch Fuaillers Prince Edward Road),
Referea: D. T. Smith. 4.16 pan.
FANLING HUNT
Fox Meet Arranged For Saturday There will be a meet of the Fanling Saturday, February 1 (fox).
The visitors are leaving for Hong- Cecilia
Colleage, and third M. Taylor, beth kong this afternoon in the ss. Kashi- Hunt at Dills' Corner at 1 p.m. on
of England.
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the
Four women swimmers who deserve Much has been written recently mention are Miss Beatrice Wolsten- about individual triumphs, but there holme (Moss Side.S.C.), who retained has been no mention of McGrory's e 440 yards championship, Miss eight goals (out of nine) credited to Vera Kingston (Leicester SC), the the Celtic when they met Dunferm holder of the 200 yards breast-stroke line on January 14, 1928. He shot title, and who twice broke the British the first four and the last four. Native record for that distance, Mias Possibly the opposition was not of the Olive Bartle (Croydon Ladies S.C.), strongest, but men of great experi- the 220 yards champion, and Mrs. ence avowed to the writer that every Olive Wadham (Bournemouth S.C.), goal was earned by keen, sharp work, who won the 100 yards. and that on this day he was in a marvellous mood. Naturally ho has quite so pronounced as this. James. had any success, but never one McGrory was found by Mr. William
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