30 DEATHS
75,900 INJURED IN
ACCIDENTS
TOLL INCREASES YEARLY:
FAULTY LEADERSHIP
Thirty deaths attributed to football injuries were reported in the United States during the 1935 season up to December, 10, the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Under. writers announced on Decem- ber 28, reports the New York Times
Quoting a report of a five-year study by Professor Floyd R. East- wood of New York University, who presented a summary of his findings
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the American Football Coaches Association, the announcement said that the thirty deaths compared with twenty-five reported in 1934. The 1935 total was also above the average for the five-year period from 1931 to 1035, when a total of 147 football! deaths were recorded.
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Fanling
Race
Programme
FIVE EVENTS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1936.
IN 1935 U.S. FOOTBALL
Race No. 1-2.30 p.m. The February Handicap-14 miles. A hurdle race for China Ponies. Win- ner a Cup or $50; 2ml $30; Dert $20.
Entry Fee $3.
Race No. 2 "The Australian
National Grand
Steeplechase-2 mites. A handicap for Australian I'onica. Winner & Cup or $50; 2nd $40; 3rd $20. Entry Fee $3.
Race No. 3 The Fanling Grand National and Pierce Grove Memorial mile handicap for Cup'-32 China Ponier. Winner to hold for one year the Challenge Cup with re- plica presented; 2nd $40; 3rd $30. Entry Fee $3.
55,440 ACCIDENTS IN YEAR
extimated Professor Eastwood that in 1936 there were 65,440 foot- ball accidents, resulting in injuries the 60,000 high schools of the country and 9,900 injuries in the BRD colleges. These figures correspond to an average of 90,1 per thousand of bootball squad members in the high schools and to an average of 160
Race No. 4--"The "Jorrocka per thousand in the colleges, he satel."
the Flate"-11 miles. A hurdle race Profonnor Eastwood noted that the for Chinn Ponies that in the opinion death rate among high school players of the Committee are bona fide hun- is increasing, describing iL as having climbed by 31 per cent, since 1921. tern. Ponies pinced in any race other than a country race this season at Of the thirty denthe reported this
Kwanti
168 larred. Catchweight year, fifteen were halfbacks, tackles
Winner a Cup or $50: 2nd $30: | and ends, in the order name.
Entry Fee $3.
Reporting on the cause of football accidente, Professor Eastwood 11%- serted that 34 per cent, were A sociated with faulty leadership, that alx per cent. were due to equipment and facilities and that 60 per cent. resulted from the nature of the game
itself.
FAULTY LEADERSHIP
ANALYSED
Brl $20.
Race No. The Ladies' Country Race Over a county course of about 3 miles finishing on the Race Courne. For China Ponies that in the opinion of the Committer are bonn fide hunters. To be ridden by ladies. Catchweight 135 lbs. Winner a Cup ar $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Entry Fee $3. A souvenir will be presented to Under faulty leadership he listed the winning rider. awkwardness. caused by too rapid
Entries closa to conditioning, unnecessary roughness
the Secretaries, caused by the attitude of the coach Messrs. Thomson and Co., York and Building, Chater Road,--at noon on toward unsportsmanlike play,
ich he believed could Tuesday, February 4, 1936. carelessness, which be corrected by better coaching tech-
of nique and specific training players
fall properly after being hit
the report made a
to
sories
of
In conclumendations for it- creasing the safety of the game. -These
HOW HONGKONG LADIES WON
Our Daily Golf Hints
Another comraon error that retards length; turn- ing too quickly from the hips coming down, thereby only getting half the power behind the ball.
A. G.. Havers.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL FIXTURES
LEAGUE & CUP
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 acorer 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 as an impressive token of the game as a universal pastime. At present, however, the Cunard Maley, the soul and secretary of the Company have not decided upon theit Celtic, when he was playing for St. picturesque schemes. Artists have Roens, a junior club in Glasgow, Saturday will see the re-cen invited to submit drawings and, Joining the Celts in 1923, he was sumption of local league soc-nghe, someone has thought of fast "farmet out" to Clydebank for a year. and although the Inter-ball as a subject embodying British There he played outside-left at first, out-door exer- but Inter moved to centre-forward. Returning, he at once gained his place as one of the orneica of the
Victorian 10
since. There
was a time when it was ale-house is made novel, arises from say in a
that in factor
anid that
Aston Villa
Covetous his day Bloomer was considered
to be eyes upon hin, The late Mr. Her- On Sunday the Army will meet the the heaviest scorer of
from bert Chapman believed that McGrory South Chinn Athletic. Association in 189:1 to 1014. His gants in League would have been an asset to Arsenal. the Kotwall Cup Competition on the matches alone were 352. although The your Scotsman visited London, Royal Navy's Ground at Causeway these figures were considerably inagul- but he felt so overwhelmed that he Sed when Bloomer was in Canada went "awn' hame" by first train he Boy.
The full programme for the week-conching the Grenadier Guards under could. One wonders if the course of end is as follows:
the directorship of Colonel . S. Events at Highbury would have been Meighen.
even more eventful if he had re- mained.
sentiment in A
team now in Shanghai xian. This means of in the eleven, and has held it ever
cer, port will not be back until that morning, eight clubs will be engaged in the afternoon.
SATURDAY
FIRST DIVISION
од
When the Inw of off-site was muchį more rigid than in these days, and To-day McGrory is in his thirty- when there were fewer important second year, about 6 ft. 8 in, in height, Kowloon v. St. Joseph's (Kowloon clubs, it was a feat for any man to and looks about 12 stone in weight. Ground), 4.10 jum. Referee: K. K.
Linesmen: W. Crawford and Tore 300 goals. This restraining To his physical power he brings cour Ip.
jule was relaxed for 10125-26, so that age and dash, but is
he a clean
and McCann.
there have been more than ten seasons honest footballer who gains the res Club v. East Lanenshires (Cause of what was at first described as the pect of friend and for alike. Endew-
Bay Ground), 4.15 p.m. Way
Re-"new football," During this decade ed with a wonderful spring, he reaches Tsume professional players have ex- balls in the air that look beyond hie free: 1. Kossick. Linesmen:
ceeded Bloomer's harvest, and now reach. This has made his heading so is said that McGrory has surpassed uneful and profitable. There has been all claimants for this pre-eminent considerable discussion concerning position.
heading of McGrory and Dean. With eneh at his best, the verdict would be Tweedledum and Tweedledee, but the Celt seems the more likely to be the stronger stayer.
Garbett and S. Owen.
p.m.
South Chinn "A" v. Royal Artillery, Stimcutters Carpine 101), 4.16 Referee: H. F. Serutton. Lines- men: 1. Aldrige and H. Abbott.
S. China "v. R.U.R.-Caroline Hill, 2.45.
4.16 p.m.
The curious, and the modern sceptic who is always doubtful about the ancients" of games will want to know Bloomer was in any way superior SECOND DIVISION
to McGrory, Dean of Everton, Hugh Radio Sports Club v. Kowloon Ferguson, the man who scored when Re-Cardiff City won the Association Cup, (Sookunpoo Ground), 2.46 p.m. feree: E. G. Inley,
and David Mclean, another roving Chinese
Athletic. East Lanca- Scotsman who reckon was super shires (Sookunpoo)
Re-over 400 goals, and if he was superior in what way? This is a problem akin feree: E. E. Thomas.
Club de Recreio v. South China to comparing Hobbs with the great (Chatham Road), 2.45 p.m. Referee: batsmen before he arrived on the A. T. Jarmain,
scene. There is no exact standard of Club
v. Navy (Causeway Bay comparison between the present and Ground), 2.46 pan. Referee: W. past, but this can be said that in
Bloomer's time football was Tirwalter.
very tion of all candidates, adequate phy- (Continued from Page 5.)
University v. Royal Ulster Rifles severe test, and the fact that he scor sical conditioning, adequate money
ed 28 100
goals in International matches to equip players properly, the pre-Betty Walker and Angelina Gonsalves (Military Ground, Happy Valley),
between 1805 and 1007 stands out as келсе of physicians at all
a remarkable achievement.
io one elimination of "live bait" in tackling put in lots of work keeping the 4.15 p.m. Refarge: R. Chapman,
лек southerners nut, and Gindys Ephgrave.
ver been able has ever practice, increased use of protective had to rave repentedly,
more
e opportunity Bloomer, to create than devices by halt-backs and ends, a
v. Railway R.C. (Mil-
more nimble feet, with more study of the ponsibility of eliminat-
tary Ground, Happy Valley), 2.15 and the second goal, beating the Shang- ing the "alow whistle" as a means
exactitude. Still, each of of reducing pile ups," and the de- hai defence in a dazzling solo effort p.m. Referee: E. E. Randall,
to score from a difficult angle. For Royal Ulster Rifles v. Liga Portu- these players has been far beyond velopment of
field conches with
threatened by a deluge of raids. P. Referee; P. Huxley,
were improved playing aur
faces, presenson medical examina
Marjorie Westcoll gave Hongkong |
THIRD DIVISION
R.A.M.C.
to nee
op the ball and place its
with
to
Authority to remove injured players ten minuten, the Shanghal goal was guess (Prince Edward Road), 2.451 most of their fellows. of post-war
from the game.
Besides the 147. denthe reported
Short-corner
after short-corner was
in the five-year period, there were forced in succession. Eventually the (King's Park), 2.45 p.m. Referee E-considerably over 500 goals.
68 other deaths eliminated as not directly attributable to football, Pro feanor Eastwood said. These in- cluded deaths from such causes DR infection and pneumonia among players.
SONJA HENIE WINS SKATING TITLE
Karl Schaeffer Takes
centre-forwards McGrory has been the St. Joseph's v. Royal Air Force most effective. He must have scored the Richardson. time, Phyllis Gittins following up to Shanghai citadel foll for the third European Police v. Chinese Police net almost on the line, after Gladys feree:
(Kowloon Ground), 2.45 p.m. Rø-
A. E. C. Clarke. Ephgravo had saved a high drive
SUNDAY from Joyce Adey.
MISS GITTINS' INITIATIVE
corner,
ᄇ
Gladys Ephgrave again had
KOTEWALL CUP
SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE
AN INSPIRATION
the
the
The Celtic club has been partleu- forwards as James Quinn and Me- larly fortunate to have such centre- Grory.
Perhaps Quinn had cleverer and surer feet, but McGrory's extraordinary enthusiasm and virility have placed him amongst the very beat of centre-forwards, ancient and modern.
SWIMMING
THE PAST YEAR IN REVIEW
The year 1935, no far an English swimming was concerned, proved very successful. The vutstanding event was the institution of the Central Championships Meeting at Blackpool in July. The centralisa- tion
enabled of championships competitors to enter for more races, while travelling costs were appreci ably reduced.
In Scottish League matches he has scored 366 goals, 67 In the Scottish
Norman Wainwright was the swim. Cup, 20 In the Glasgow Cup, 18 În
The Hanley man the Glasgow Charity Cup, and 11 in mor of the year. International and Inter-league mat won every national title from 220 Hongkong pressed from the Inter- South China A.A. v. Army (Caune-ches. This gives a total of 101 in yards to one mile, and set up three
records--220 val and it was not long before they | way Bay Ground),
yards, 440 4.16 p.m. Re-highly-competitivo games. Still more national reopened the scoring. Marie Smith feree A. C. Ward. Linesmen: H. uncommon is his record for the Celtic yards, and one mile. He successfully tested the Shanghai guale almost Martin and W. P. Payne
Club as from 1024-25 until the pre-attacked the British native 440 yards immediately after the bully and the
sent season; he has, save for 1933-34, record on three occasions. latter saved well. From
short
always been the heaviest goal-gelter. The discovery WOS Romund of the team. His consistency during Gabrielsen te save from Phyllis Gitlins, Joyce Welch Fusiliers (Sookumpoo), 4.15 reliable grandfather's clock. Abova/although only eighteen, wan
R.A.S.C. and IA.O.C. v. Royal thirteen campaigns has resembled a
(Beckenham S.C.), who the Adey just failed to beat the Shang-p.m. Referee: R. M. Omar.
English sprint championship) nt. hai goalie, but the Hongkong centre
Eastern v. Royal Engineers (Cause all else, let it be said that McGrory Blackpool. Gabrielsen was unknown Men's Singles Honours forward was quick to follow up and way Bay), 2.45 p.m. Referee: R. 1. has always been an inspiration to his outside the Southern area, and his
Evans.
fellow forwards-not only
because he was himself so capable, but because he success came as a surprise. was so helpful to the leading line.
Four women swimmera who deserve Much has been written
mention are Miss Beatrice Wolsten- about individual triumphs, but there holme (Mosa Side S.C.), who retained has been no mention of McGrory's the 440 yards championship, Miss eight goals (out of nine) credited to Vera Kingston (Leicester S.C.), the
met Dunferm the Celtic when 16, 1928. He shot title, and who twice broke the British holder of the 200 yards breast-stroke line on January the first four and the last four. Native record for that distance, Miss Ponsibly 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 he has had many successes, but never one quite so pronounced as this. James McGrory was found by Mr. William
Berlin, Jan. 20.
The concluding events in the European skating championship took placo this ovening, when the immense Berlin Sport Palace was crowded to the list real.
score ten minutes after the rerump tion. Hongkong obtained the last goal in similar fashion, Phyllis Git- tins following up to not after Gladys Ephgrave had partially waved Joyee Adey's effort.
THIRD DIVISION East Lancashires Royal Welch Fusiliers (Prince Edward Road), 4.10 p.m. Referee: D. T. Smith.
FANLING HUNT
Towards the middle of the second perjed, Marie Smith was seized with The skating reached a pitch of cramp and had to leave the field for skill, gracefulness, and intricacy, the rest of the game. Shanghai had hitherto not seen in Berlin. The a respite towards the end of the Men's singles was won by Herr Karl game and made two promising raids. Schaeffer (Austria), second was H. Mary Sheridan and Amanda Collage Graham' Sharp (England), and in turn tested the Hongkong goalie, third Ernst Baier (Germany). The but Mrs. Lunson saved the somewhat women's singlea was won by Sonja weak ahots easily.
second Honio (Norway),
Cecilia The visitors are leaving for Hong- There will be a mect of the Fanling Callenge, and third M. Taylor, both kong this afternoon in the ss. Kashi-Hunt at Dilla' Comer et 1 p.m. on of England.
ma Maru.
Saturday, February 1 (fox).
Fox Meet Arranged For Saturday
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