JULY 23,
THURSDAY, THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
RECREIO HELD
K.C.C. NEARLY SUCCEED
Burnett And Ramsey IN FORM
Our Daily Golf
*Hint
The socketer will appre ciate that alternatives are open to him; one is to learn to swing properly; the other. is to give up the game.
E. Jones.
LEADING
RACKET
Kowloon Cricket Club made WIELDERS
a big effort to beat Club de Re- creio on the Recreio courts yes. terday which, if successful would have práctically guar- anteed runners-up position for them. But they just failed, Gray and Crawford losing vital set.
It was a splendid match and the result draw-fully indicates the closeness of the contest. Outstanding pairs were Burnett and Ramsey for the KC.C., and J. J.. Remedios and L. P. V. Ribeiro for the Recreio..
IN THE "B"
DIVISION
The following are the leading successful pairs in the "F" Division of the tennis league, this records in ending all matches played to date.
"B" DIVISION
A. Gray and A. Crawford (K.C.C.)
L.. A. Carvalhu and X. A.
Olvein (Recrelo...
Both pairs earned two and a half acts Ramsay was in exceptionally good form in the first set against. Oliveira and Carvarlho, but later it; WAR Burnett who dominated the court. with some very fine forecourt work.
Burnett and. A. W. Ramsay
(LG.C.)
W. Food and Y. Itachium
10.0.
Berts
IN TO DRAW SPLENDID MATCH
COUNTY CRICKET DISPUTE
“RAIN” IN MATCH BETWEEN NOTTS AND SUSSEX
UMPIRES DEEIED
London, July. G..
A pity this squabble over the Sussex and Notts finish. We had been salliug along so nicely. Now we have two counties aggrieved. Notis, because their captain consi- ders himself perfectly in the right in leading his men off the field. Sussex. because they consider the spirit of cricket has been flouted. writes Arthur Simmons in the - Daily Express..
A petty matter, say some people. A very important matter, say many others. I was in Sussex late Sutur day night and yesterday morning. Sussex folk love their crieket. They
are up in arms.
The Peacemaker in a Blazer, who P. W. L.D. suggested the Notts skipper acted in ignorance was riddled with ridicule. Well, he ought to have known"
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Notts Apologise To. Sussex
Boxing Champions Of The Past
of
America's Contributions To The Roster Of Famous Fighters
(By "Historicus")
The intense world-wide interest and excitement induced by the recent Schmeling-Louis heavyweight fight, and the huge "gate" which it drew in the Yankee Stadium a few weeks ago is A reminder that the United States has long been the country where champions are made or marred. In the accompanying article, our contributor #Historicus" recalls some of the magical ring names of the past; from the time Jem Mace migrated from England to America until the arrival of the immaculate Gene Tunney in 1926.
JACK DEMSEY
F.A. RED
TO-DAY'S
TAPE SPORTS
The advent of boxing, champions un account of his natty style of dress in the United States of America and carriage, was called "Gentleman. He was a fine boxer and a followed the migration to that coun-Jim". try of Jern Mace, who was champlon ruthless fighter. He fought and beat to Tom successively Joe Choynski and Jake England in succession Sayers in the early sixties of last Kilrain. He fully demonstrated his century
staying-power in his encounter with Probably the last public appear- Peter Jackson, whom many consider for ance of Jem Mace in England was to have been the greatest boxer who over-and Notts wouldn't in July 1895, when he assisted the ever set foot in the ring. Peter Jack- s another 1B 132
was probably that of have it. And only a little drizzie. Inte Colonel North in his candida- son's finest fight was
National in 10 rounds at the I don't like it," said a veteranure at the Parliamentary Election of wherein he beat Frank Slavin
Colonel, North
Club, London, on I don't like it. It mustn't happen that year. wherein
May 30 upposed the late Lord Gladstone (then Mr. Herbert Cladstone) in the 1892. The Corbelt-Jackson fight o'clock at night and West Leeds Constituency, and, was commenced at defented
by the narrow margin of lasted until 1 o'clock on the follow- Bu votes on a total poll of 12,532. ng morning, Sixty one rounds werć That was the clection in which Mr. fought, and the result was a draw.
In September 1892, Corbett fought Herbert Gludstone (as he then was}
defeated Sullivan in rounds is said to have told the story Curing Curtain Are-cligines, utilised newer Gated sussies ceding him Afime this Im dis- in aid of his opponent's cause the as Champion. After this, e
pille Mitcheli iri
thro story being to the effect that two
W posed of Charlie men had been heard discussing the rounds in Jan
January 1804 at Jackson-
brought him use to which the fire-engines were ville, U.S.A., which to be put, and that one of them had contact with the Cornishman Bob ventured the supposition that they Fitzsimmons, whom he was matched
(By Ivan Sharpe) were intended to pump the beer from to meet at Carson City, Nevada, Telley's brewery to Holbeck Moor! U.S.A. on St. Patrick's Day (March
J. L. SULLIVAN
17) 1897 for C$10,000 a side and a
June, 1935.-International Board, John Lawrence Sullivan of Bos- purse of G$25,000. The fight was a without subject being on agenda,
had Curbett
ad- on ila- ton, U.S.A. who was, as his name desperate one. betokens, of Irish extraction. was vantage of 15 lbs in weight, but out of its way to express opinion But that trial of two-referees system in At the age of 17 he Filzsimmons had a longer rench by August practice matches dues not con weighed 14 stone, and being possess-214 inches. In height, there was form with laws of game.
between the two ed of a devastating punch, quickly practically nothing
feel and Winter, 1986.-F.A. turn down established himself as a first class
measuring 8
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3. J. Remedios, playing much radley and J. R. J'engelly steadier than against the C.I.C., and serving with tremendous power and more than usual necuracy, played a prominent part in the winning of two and a half self."
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VITAL BREAK-THROUGI|- He and Ribeiro obtained a vital break-through in the olghth game against Gray and Crawford. The K.C.G. pair ware 10-16, but Gray's drop volley for game just failed and1. the hotne pair were then hiessed with a couple of fortunate net-cord points.
Chinese Recreation Club (1) const solidated their position a leader by beating University 7-2, while Hong-Y. one Cricket Club gaimed 'n smashing y. kong victory over the I.R.C., winning all
nina sota.
Central British Association proved no match for Civil Service to whom? they lost 7-1, and the C.S.C.C: J. are now in a position to challenge i.C.C. for third place.
LEAGUE TABLE
P. W. L. D. FA C.A.C. (1)-7 7 0.0 47
A. lienilalandi. Azafirott
(C.S.C.C.)
****
5. 71. Shute and R. 1.
(cs.c.d)
Arafuri and E. L. I. Shite
(C.s.C.C.)
Rodger l T. C. Monozhatn
(B.K.C.C.
it. Todd and J. A. Bendali
ro.s.C.C.) Haud T. P. Kim (Univer
Clas and 1. K. Länk
(Universit))
P. Choy and C. R.. L
Ne Kamahan and C. N. Teang
C 1 0
50
London.
Notts have apologised to Sus- for the action of their captain in whhdrawing his team
from the field at Hove on ae- count of slight rain. when one over remained to be bowled, and Sussex wanted two runs for vic- tory.
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Sussex, who described such Conduct
"flagrant offence against the spirit of cricket," stated that unless the Notts club expressed public disapproval of the action of their captain they would
cancel future
vets
ments.
engage
In their reply, Natts point out that Mr. Beane's action within the rules of the game, but and that they do not uphold H. and deeply regret that anything should have arisen to mar the gued feeling which had hitherto existed between the clubs.
born in 1858.
Lon-
Into
Clubs And Two DIARY
Referee Trial
Big Bowls Match
To-day's Colony sports diary in- cludes one of the semi-final matches In the lawn bowls pairs championship of the Colony, and a full programme
pugilist. At the age of 24 he had Fit ett feet 11 inches. The their Referees Committee proposal to of "C" Division tennis league matches,
won his way to the front rank, and respective ages of the combatants make all two-referees trials segal,
Strong were
(known 115
"the
Boston
In the lawn bowls S. Randle and R.
y") was matched against Paddy i 35 in 24 in the case of Corbett, and "because Football League clubs have Duncan mest. W. Greig and W. Mair
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W. Lee and P. C., lanti
(C.1.C..).
Roder and D. 25. Bran
(U.X.C.C.)
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H. Alba and M. Arculit
(AR.C.)
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(C.C.C.)
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again. Why, It's, it's
15 3 23
C.G.C.
5 2 2 0 24
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from My postbag from Sussex, other parts, Including Notts, has
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for ten years.
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RC.
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W. M. Bartez and G. S. Gangster
(LK.CC.)
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W. Lee and M. K. Lau ¿CLCL)
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14 Recreio .. 75 1 1 44% 17% 11
7 4 1 2 41 K.C.C.
21 G.S.C.C.
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Results are as follows:
C.5.C.C.. CENTRAL BRITISH At Happy Valley, the Civil Service C.C. defented the Central British As- sociation by 7% sets to 14. Scores:
E. L. II. Shute and 1 Agafuroff 1C.S.G.C.) beat J. M. Wilson and J. Ferguson 6-4; bcat B. 1. Bickford and F. D. Angus 6-3; lost to N. Whit- tey and R. Blythe 3-0.
Bendall and R. Todd (C.S.C.C.) heat Wilson and Ferguson 6-3; drew with Bickford and Angus G-6; beat Whitley and Blythe 6-2.
G. Polelace and N. A. F. Markay
(K.C.C.) *
G. F. I Diviti and T. C. Muinas
phần Re
Diveti al 9.0.m. Dear *K.C..!
THE TEST MATCH
Worthington Replaces Maurice Leyland
that of Fitzsimmons. The con-not asked for it." Ryan (who hailed from Tipperary test lasted for 14 furious rounds, and
April 25, 1936: Meeting of 75 per the spectators certainly received full the then champion of the U.S.A.
The battle was staged at Mississip-value for their money. In the 14th, cent, of First and Second Division pi City. The result was an eye-opener round, Fitzsimmons knocked out Cor-Football League) clubs unanimously for Ryan, as at the end of eleven bett with a terrife blow over the asks F.A. for permission to try two- referees system, without linesmen, in heurt,
August charity practices, minutes, he had sustained a broken jaw, and was consequently unable to continue Sullivan thus becoming
been heavy. Not all the letters from champion. a. title which he retained other pugilist rose to fame inmittee of F.A., informs thyse, clubs
Nottinghamshire Support the Notts Letters written in haste captain
In 1885 Sullivan fought Charlie
often go beyond the bounds of fair- Mitchell of Birmingham (the then ness. One from Bridgford scorched Champion of England) at Appre
"You musl my fingers.
publish meni near Chantilly in France-the 1 result, after 39 rounds lasting 3 hours this, my correspondent orders. must not.
WHAT THE LAW SAYS Turn to the Laws of the Games. Law 43 reads
The umpires are the sole judges of fair or unfair play,. of the fitness of the ground, the weather, and the London, July 22,
light for play, alt disputes shall be Worthington, the Derbyshire bats-settled, by them, and, if they dis- man, replaces Leyland in the Test. Match against the Indians on Satur-re, the actual state of things shall
1. Pengelly and F. Bradley (C.S. C.C.) beat Wilson and Ferguson 6-1; day,-Renter.
continue.
Some instructions in the code' are beat Bickford and Angus 6-3; beal] Leyland has injured his groin and not as clear as that. On the law,
(Continued on "Poge #3"
TILL 2
A.M..
been ordered to rest.
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and the reported statement of une of the umpires, Newman, that time remained for another over, I puzzled at the game being allowed to end as it did,
am
de-
The captains were not in agree- ment.
Surely the umpires were directly concerned? I sympathise with them. Their position waser, licate. A phrase I do not like flashes to my mind: defiance of the umpires. No sensible person expects a team
to field in drenching rain. But are
cricketers so fragile.
same of our
that one over more in a drizzle can drive then to shelter?.
I can
elded
If, as comes to me from a sourcer
well believe, Sussex twelve overs in heavler drizzle, could not Notts, too, have suffered a slight damping of flannels?,
WOMEN'S 80
METRE RECORD.
BEATEN
Stella Walsh Betters
Own Time
Warsaw, July 19.
A new world record was set up
to-day by the famous Polish woman
Berlin
GENE TUNNEY
The
'for
JIM JEFFRIES Not long afterwards (in 1898) an
June 8, 1936: Rules Revision Com- the Jeffries, who, like person of Jim
that it is now too late, as notice should a Californian Jeffries Corbell, was avenged Corbeit's defeat by Fitz-have been given to International simmons by knocking out the latter Beard by April 8. Committee also Sharkey in questing F.A. to place before Inter Jeffries
fought in the eleventh round. After this, consider letter from Indian F.A. TO- given the untional Board their desire to play November 1899 and was
He matches under two-referees system. Committee, unable to recommend that decision at the end of 25 rounds. then fought and knocked out Corbett Board be approached this year but
in 23
he met
I rounds, following which, he and once more defeated simmons, the matter would probably (my He italics) be placed before them at a and in 1903 again beat
retired from the Ring (undefeated up Inter date."
nominated Which keepa India quiet for at least
on the Civil Servico greca,
the afternoon's programme.
LAWN BOWLS
Open Pairs Championship
Hera's
S. Randle and R. Duncan y, W. Greig and W. Mair (C.S.C.C. Green)
& p.m.
K.I.T.C.
C.S.C.C.
C.R.C.
LEAGUE TENNIS
"C" Division
V. University
v. Kowloon Tong
v, K.C.C. (1)
K.C.C. (2) v. IRC.
A.T.C.
v. S. China
C.C.C. Y. Recreio
ILLEGAL?
Meantime: It will interest all these
to that time) in 1904, and whe another year. The letter containing First and Second Division clubs fo as his succERSOT
cessor Marvin
rounds
was beaten by a French-Canadian this enlightening reply will be strong- know that I have printed here, during the last year or so, the opinions of known as Tommy Burns in 20 ly bound in red tape,
It isn't legal
"Clubs don't the president and senior vice-president In 1901. Two
Two years later
Clubs say they do want of the League (Messrs. C. E. Sut- $1908) Tommy Burns was defeated want it"
that cliffe and F. W. Rinder) two Now too late, boxer Jack Johnson it by the Negro
are all those good people referees trials in practice matches are hom Marvin Hart had "outpointed".|. (whom in the early stages of his career, and frightened of? Defeat? It will have legal-just as legal as bringing on a who had narrowly escaped defeat at to come sooner or later. Red-tape twenty-third player--because these
are out-of-season; domestic games. the hands of his fellow-Negro boxer can't save them.
Sam Langford shortly afterwards) at
the Sydney Stadium.
In 1910 Jim Jeffrics, who had been out of the ring for 6 years-listening friends, and to the inducements of his,
lured by a a money prize endeavoured to stage a "come-back", against Jack Johnson.
1. The contest took place at
401 Reno, Nevada, USA. on the
July, affair. pitiable 1910. IL way 1 Jeffries at that stage of his career was no match for Johnson, and (though the contest lasted 15 rounds) was, for the first time in his life, knocked out.
In 1913 Johnson was challenged by Frank Moran of Pittsburg, but obtain- ed the decision after 20 furious Johnson rounds. In 1915, however, was "knocked out" at Cuba by Jesse Willard after 28 rounds had been fought. Willard retained the cham- pionship till 1918, when he lost it Jack Dempsey,
who,
(defeating Georges Carpentier, in 1921) remain- ed Champion until beaten by Gene Tunney in 1928
Petersen To Risk Only One Title
runner Stella Walasiewicz (Walsh) and 10 minutes, being a draw. Iri in the Polish athletic championship the meantime, a new star, Jake Kil- competitions during which Poland's rain of Baltimore, had arisen, and a representative for the forthcoming fight between him and Sullivan was WAB for contest Olympic Games in
were arranged.
(By The Old Guard) ide, the Richard chosen.
G$10,000 a The Olympic and world champion belt and the Champlonship succeeded in bettering her
Jack Petersen's British heavy- World. own
It took place at Richbourg! world record of 9.8 seconds in the Missourie in July 1888, and at the weight title will not be at stake when 80 metre flat race which she estab-end of 75 rounds, fought in blazing he fights Ben Foord at Leicester on ished in 1933 by two-tenths of a heat, Sullivan was declared the win- August 17. Their contest will be for
the Empire title. second.
It was generally CORBETT ARRIVES
believed in boxing Miss Walasiowicz returned re-
Subsequent to this encounter, circles that Petersen would be risking cently from the United States of
contest America where she made herself James J. Corbett of California came both his titles, but the Board of thoroughly familiar with American into the limelight. Born in 1860, he, Control stated that he training methods.-Trans-Ocean Kuo like Sullivan, came of Irish stock will be for the British Empire *Min.
He was originally a Bank Clerk, and championship only.
ner,
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