THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1936.
Shanghai's Interport Lawn Bowls Teams
THREE POWERFUL RINKS CHOSEN
Well-Known CHINESE
Player's
Included
VICTORY IS PREDICTED
The Lawn Bowls Association have now released the names of the players chosen by the Selec tion Committee to represent Shanghai against Hongkong! here, in the early part of Septem- her. The following are the play- cru, venue and date of the three- Interport matches:-
ATHLETES CRITICISED
By Mosquito
Press
The Shanghul mosquito press, one of the strongest arins of China's Fourth Estate, has received reports of the of the string of defeats Chinese Olymple teams with keen sarcasm, but <appointment und
сп- lopes and will with faint couragement for the future.
of the mosquito Although non papers take cable stories from any of the foreign news agencies, they ob- Est, Interport, Sept. 9 on the Police thin their information regarding the Lawn Bowls Club green in Hongkew Olymple competions from the "big Park-CW. Glover (S.L.B.C., Skip), paper" and have commented exten T. G. Main (Hees, No. 3), C. Richardssively on the results of the events; (SL.B.C. No. 21. F. Medina (C. 1. particularly those concerning Chinese
2nd Interport, Sept. 12 on the Yang sepou Bowling Club green in Way- side Park-A. J. Hall (J. G. C. Skip),
participants.
A survey shows that probably never before has the Chinese press in gen- eral taken such a keen interest in
J. F. Harvey (Y.B.C, No. 1), C. P.the Olympic Games as this year, this Remedios (1.G.C. Na. 2). C. M. Sequeira (11.G.C. Lead).
3rd Interport, Sept. 14 on the Recsi
in the Recreation GITEN
being chiefly due to the large number of Chinese participants in the com- petitions.
. While the Ground- G. V. Jensen (Recs, Skip), J. P. de Campos (C.L.No, 3), I. G. Howard (S.L.B.C. No, 2), W, T. Manley (Rees, Lead).
Reserves, Skip,
have
PAINFUL DEFEAT
mosquito press critics generally agreed beforehand that China had no chance, in truck and field events, they had, however, ex. pected ʼn belter display in the baskei 1). Ramsay ball games and in a few of the heats, (KB.C.). No. 3. F. O. Madar (Hees).) No. 2, 3. W. Brierley (Y.B.C.), Lead, i A. Harvey (BLDC). All matches
They were particularly tllsuppolut ed at the first insketball defeat, when are to start at 3 pm.
to note that the IL interesting
China last to Japan. There was a fain: hope of getting to the semi- players in the first rink are the sume,
not playing in the same linals in this sport and sting of defent although urder, that lost against the Colony in was more painful.because the victor Hongkong in 1931, when they werewas Japan. Bad it been some other defeated by F. Cullen, skip, J. Fraser, country probably the mosquito prezr
would not have been so bitter, A. M. Holland, J. Puncheon, by 25-16.
The
of
The members of the quintet, wh made a fairly good job three strons were described by the Central News!
they have chosen rinks, which in one of two instances Special Correspondent at Berlin, as might have been improved upon, but "haughty," came in for another attack sturally it is impossible to please when they lost in the second game everyone with so many good players to Peru. The defeat of the soccer to pick from. The reserves are part team at the hands of Britain was a cularly strong and would probably foregone conclusion but some praise
was dished out to the team for keep make a stronger rink than at least onc of those chosen. In lawn bowls, more ing the score so close. than any other game, there are play- ers who are exceptionally good, who never seem to catch the eye and are missed by selection committees, year after year. Whilst other players not quite so good and perhaps truding on past reputations, are chosen year Although Hongkong are sending up a strong team this year, they will probably find the task of beating the three rinks chosen to oppose them, a bit too dimcult and there is no reason why Shanghai should not again be successful and make it three straight wins.
after year.
ear
TIMES DOUBTED Individuals who came in for attack included Liu Chang-chun, the 100. metre sprinter, Paul Fu, pole vault champion, and Misa Yang Sau-king, pretty Chinese swimmer. The press. as none of these was disappointed W national champions got placed in the heats and were eliminated from the first trials. One commentator asks whether the antional record of Llu--
he did not pince in the Berlin beats
English league footballers are now in the midst of rigorous training in preparation for the can be seen Charlton Athletic players putting in new sonzon which opens on Saturday week. Hera
some routine work.
Barson To Captain S'hai Interport Cricket Team
SUCCESSOR TO DONALD LEACH
Our Daily Golf Hint
The main idea in golf is to have the hands swing the slub head. The golf stroke is a swing not a hit.
--Grantland Rice
DUFF'S
Shanghai, Aug. 18.
The Shanghai Cricket Club announced yesterday that A, J. Barson has been selected to captain the Shanghai Interport cricket team against Hong- kong, which will be played in Shanghai carly in October prob. ably about the "Double Tenth." At the same time it was nounced that the following five would comprise the Interport selection committee: H. A. Coward, E. C. Baker, W. C. G. Clifford, P. V. Simpson and P. Madar.
ab.
Barson's choice as captain will be
EXHAUSTING thoroughly endorsed by nil cricketers TENNIS MATCH
WITH CARSON
in Shanghai for there can be few who have done more to foster the same. He learnt his cricket at Haileybury College and
and played his Arst interport match against Hongkong in Shanghai in 1930 when the match was drawn
accom.
on account of rain. He made 30 on that occasion.
The match was played September he in May and in
side 10 Hunkow. panied the S.C.C. After an exciting manich Hankow won by ten runs, Barson': two contribu- tlons, were 98 and 28. In that year he was also second in batting (aver- Shanghai, Aug. 16.
He played against Hongkong ages. three singles again in 1931 in Hongkong when Winning all
Shenghai won. The following year 10.7 seconds was accurate, and why matches without the loss of when the match was played in Shang- when some runners did by 11 seconds set, Amorica defeated Britain in flat. Another critic doubts the time the final of the Rotary Cup keepers in China, saying that prob- ably the top-watch was pressed a tennis tournament at the County litle sooner, just to make the record Athletic Club yesterday. Only und Shanghai won quite comfortably look
good, and to please Urt runner w. H. "Stick" Duff furnished and the public.
Paul Fu, who crossed the bar at strong opposition to the Ameri the last National cans; both Forbes, and in parti Athletic
Meet, merely reached 3.75 metres mark at Berlin, which cular H. Madar, being off their enused another critic to doubt the game. actual record made In China. Miss
JESSE OWENS SAILS Athlete Going Home In Ametres t
The Queen Mary
Southampton, Aug. 19.
the
Yong, who was 15 metres behind the The first aingies between
winner in the 100-metres heat for
some of the best tennis seen
hai he was in the side. That time Hongkong triumplied. His last un- pearance against Hongkong was in 1934. The interport was played lure
SUCCEEDS LEACH
World Title Bout Next February
1
LEAGUE TENNIS
K. I. T. Č. STILL WINNING
To-day's Big Encounter
"C" DIVISION
SUCCESSFUL RACKET WIELDERS
IN “C” DIVISION OF TENNIS LEAGUE
The following are the most success- ful pairs to date in the "C" Division. of the tennis league. Their perform- ances include yesterday's matches.
"C" DIVISION
A. and S. 9. Hussala X.1.T.C...!
The long drawn-out contests. for the "C" Division, tennis 11, and A. Chan (K.T.0.C.A.). C. E. Watson and R. B. Capell
(K.C.C.1.1. league championship is nearing
A. Silvn and J. Xurler its end. Yesterday Kowloon 1. (Berelo)...
Findes Klan Indian Tennis Club overcame M. A. Khan and another important obstacle by Furies and Warr (A.T.C.) beating South China in the N. Anch and 7. M. Devan
(KIT.C.J Ag latter's final match of the aca-v. Fremen and L. F, Kirby C. and 15. Narunha (Boerelo) A. N. Silva and Gonanives (Necrolo) MAI
Sor
(K.LT.C.).ap
(K.C.C.1)
She and Y. (K.TO.C.A.)
While
This afternoon K.I.T.C., who - Brd jaeck and neck with Recreio for the Parle and Cooper (A.T.C.)...
King wind O'Conner (A.T.C.) honours, meet Kowloon Tong, after 0.1. Fang and Wet (K.T.0.0.A.) which they play Recreio in the last wel and CL Ha (C.1.C.)
D. Orr and A Philippens Imatch of the programme.
(K.C.C.E) ro-day's match is of unusual the and bis (9.CAA) terest as it will bring in opposition Y, Gittins and G., A. the two most successful pairs in the league. namely the Husain brothers G. of Kowloon Indians, who have won . all 27.sets played to date, and Char brothers of whose record falls but little behind that of the Hussain combination.
lly expected to This set is certainly produce some of the best tennis seen In the "C" Division. this summer, and the unicome may be anything so well do the pairs appear to be matched.
the
Kowloon Torr..
And J. Apafurut (0.3.0.0)
A. Bribridge
Beta F, W. L.. D.
27 20
24 1923
ON COM ORWOR
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O. P. Bentley and IL M. Wo
IL. A. M. Silva and
(Reerela)
C. Chen and
fight is.
The game is being played at Kow-N. Joon Tong, and because of this the K.LT.C. will have no pleasure cruise. They will probably have to every inch in order to win, and the result may easily go in favour of the homesters by the odd sel
C.
Balsh (K.C.C.)
(0.9.C.C.) ***
0 4 2
Filbetro
LAB
1 5.0 1
45 1
0
16 10 Q
44
6 17 2
D
(ĒCA.A
Baker and A. J. Suffed
P. Karania and Q. Badick' one and It. Gonsalvos
{lectclo)
Chan and P. K. Iating (H.C.A.A.)
Canumbboy
4.
8.
Chan and IN.C.A.A.)
and A. Hung
4. 2
642-9
* 15
(C.C.C)li. Wong
4 39 1
200
Yesterday saw the Army Tennis Club finish their programme with a 1 and Two (5.C.A.A.)
C. Cho and A. Bung (0.0.0.) 6 8 10
A. L drawn match against Crulgengower, N. J. Bebbington and
Fisher (.C.€) New York, Aug. 20.
this also being Craigengower's' lust
A. lung and O. Sadick (C.C.G.) and T. F. Lo It was announced here to-day game of the season.
C.R.C.)..vdagean Even without one of the Chan bro-1. N. Chan that the postponed, fight bor tween James Braddock and thers, Kowloon Teng won quite com- Chok and 17. Hong (0.0.0.) fortably against Chinese Recreation Chus and A. Hear (C.C.C.
. C. and K. C. Yu (K.T.G.C.A.) Hussain the Max Schmeling for the heavy-Chub, while it was weight title of the world, is brothers and together with Firdoso and expected to be staged at Miami Khan and M. A. Khan who pulled M. K. Ma and I.
Asher and P. A. Broad- the game through for K.I.T.C, against in February next.-United
South China
Details of the matches and the re- Press.
vised league table follow.
M. W. Lo Returns To
League Tennis
AND WINS THREE SETS.
LEAGUE TABLE
Sels
P. W. D. L.
0
F. 0 754 144 20
10 10
1
Recreio K.LT.C.. S.C.A.A... 11 ย {) K.T.G.C.A.
AT.C
A. Pts.
0 6 68% 14% 18
2 65 33 18
10 7 0
3.00
30 14
11
8 1 4 58
38 13
K.C.C. (A)
11
044
54. 0
H.KU.T.C.
10
+1
1
5 301
521
ย
4 1
K.C.C. (B)*
11
54. 6 45 |C.S.C.C.. 10 2 1 7 27 0244 5
08 11 2 1 8 31
U 1 0 0 2014 521 2 10 0 0 10 15% 74% 0 mixed ARMY T. C. DRAW WITH"
CRAIGENGOWER
M. W. Lo, 1029 Colony tennis C.C.C...
re C.R.C. a welcome champion, made appearance in league tennis yes-J.R.C. terday when he partnered his alater. Mrs. Lition. in n doubles match against United Ser- vices Recreation Club, and won all three sets.
a.
Las
K. Loung (BCAA) (*
bridge (K.C.C.2) Y. N. Tan and H. C. Hung
(University)
500
96 1
10
3 2 10
5 2 1 0
3 8 1 0 K. Chan and H. Jong
(University)
B. Ha and P. C. Ya (Univeralty) A. L. Tal and Bhee (University) C. Wel and P. E. Choy (C.R.C.) M. A. and M. F. Khan (RI.T.C.)
P. Kho and K. [8.C.A.A.)
1.
A. M. Bilva and F. J. Remedios
(Recreio)
M. 1. Karanile and Q. W. Jam
(C.C.C.)
218
MEAD SUMMONED FOR
* NOT MAINTAINING
HIS MOTHER
Philip Mead, the Itampshire.county crickeler, was summoned at South- Western police court, London, last munth, for not maintaining, when of suflelent means, his mother, Louisa
Results: N. P. Karanjia ond O. Sadick (C.C.C.) lost to S. M. Fowles Chinese Recreation Club won the and Q. M. S. Warr-2-0; beat Q. M. Hunanh Mead. match by seven sets to two, the only S. Davies and S/Sgt. Cooper 6-3;
Mr. F. M. Conian, prosecuting for visiting pair to score successes being beat Sgt. O'Connor and L/Cpl, Tudor
the L.C.C., said that Mead's mother He could probably have gone down L Goldinun and Mrs. Wilson, who 0-1. with the team to Hongkong last year
S. A. Cassumbhoy and A. Hung had been in a foor Law instution Rand was chargeable to the L.C.C. (C.C.C.) lost to 5. M. Fowles and Q. to the M. S. Warr but instead chose to go to Hankow. secured two out of three sets.
Mrs. Dowling returned
1-8; lost to Q. M. S. He also went to Hankow in 1933 wicket.
team U.S.R.C. when Shanghai won by one
lengthy Davies and S/Sgt. Cooper 2-6; beat She was 73 years of age.
Mead was a married man with Lewis Last year Hankow worl by one wicket. absence, but she and A, L. Sullivan Sgt. O'Connor and L/Cpl. Tudor 0-2.
(C.C.C.) | three children. L. Choa and D. Hung drew with S. M. Fowles and Q. M. (Continitod on Page 9.). of captaincy held by D. W. Leach powerful Chinese pairs.
this
probably
after a
on the
tee have been wise not to choose him have to meet K.C.C. (1) twice, but
Jesse Owens, the riegro athlete who women, was criticised us being spoil Catson and "Stick" Duff turned out His selection breaks the long run could, make na Impression wont the 100,motron, 200 metres anded by the public in China, who put to be a gruelling match in which running broad fump at the Berlin her "too high." Olymple Game, and helped the
In opeaking of the rnces, one paper season was played, the second set go United States to win the 400 Metrer says thut probably the peoples Pour in to 20" played, the second act Relay in world-record lime, sailed by coloured skin are not retired. Carson had just an the Queen Mary for America to-day, to par with the white physically up rear but in smashing, carnis value
He has received many offers to turns around
Jess able points when needed through his and says that Lurn professional, and will consider Owens the negro sprinter, also has deadly overhead work. them when he returns.-United Press. coloured skin.
Crawford Says
"Phenomenal " of
Perry's Cup-winning Tennis
(By Bruce Harris), {
It was bitter struggle: right through. Carson led 4-2 in the first set but Duff played an inspired game to even matters 4-4 and boil won their services the score reached 7-7 when Duft dropped his second service Jgame to allow the American to win 10-7.
DUFF RALLIES
over-
Quile unruffled by the early success When Crawford and Perry discuss Crawford said: "You know, Fred, of his opponent, Duff started out ed with me and each other their my trouble was that I just could not strongly in the second set to lead 3-1, rubber match, won decisively by get my first services in on your fare an advantage which Carson Perry and with it the Davis Cup-hand. I wanted to make you stretch came; only to have the Briton again
and take you across court so as to regain again at 5-3. at 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 Perry said:
"I knew when I went into court open up your backhand, but only once that my tennis of the forcing kind or twice during the whole. match was either there or it wasn't. I found could I serve that way," that it was present and correct, and
so went out for a quick win before it decerted me.
"I think Jack was nervous, and probably the other members of our team had taken toll by running him
.
und, though the latter will be back from leave in time for the CRC are now firmly set for the S. Warr 6-6; lost to Q. M. S. Davies interport match, the S.C.C. commit-mixed doubles championship. They
two matches can C.R.C. fall to win for, excellent cricketer that he is, henced only to beat them once to win is bound to be out of touch with local the title. Only by losing their last
the league.
cricket.
•
For the past two seasons Barson hus captained the Wanderers League side.
CUNNINGHAM'S RECORD RUN
800 METRES IN 1:49.7
Stockholm, Aug. 20:
the Glen Cunningham,
famous Duff reached set point twice in the.
distinction at the World next game but the American was ir American athlete, who performed resistible at this stage and after heat-with
to-day shattered the Olympics,
Yesterday's scores and the amend- et league table follow.
LEAGUE TABLE
Sels
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pls.
8.12 C.R.C... 6 6 0 0 45 U.S.R.C.
21 8 4 0 2 30 K.C.C. (1) 4 3 0 1 25 -11 0 Recreto 0 1 1 4 14% 30% (K.C.C. (2) 8 0 1 7 17 55
PRIZES FOR WORST BRIDGE HANDS
ed raliles, managed to save the match. Wor's record in an 800 metres Best Also to Be Accorded
HE "PULLED IT OUT” "That was the main reason why I Carson reached his peak in the next when he returned the amazing time couldn't make a closer match of it. game, which he won to love bringing of 1 min. 49.7 secs... In other respects I wasn't playing so the score to 5-5 and killing thrice in
But
were playing succession at the net. you badly. phenomenally well. Time after time
Previous best for this distance was that of Thomas Hampson that English half-miler, who had a recognised re-
about.
I: thought your backhand driven The Briton had the lead at 6-5 and cord of 1 min. 49.8 secs., while Ben "Mind you, I was billing the ball would cart away out. They curled again at 6-7 but was unable to break Eastman, another brilliant American early, very early. And knowing
singe the score was love-30 yarda-Router. duat I was doing so and that I had away in instead. You surely did pull through Carson's service, although nt runner also clocked 1:49.8 over 880 struck a patch, I took all sorts of it out for the big occasion."
So did Great Britain take the Davis
one
Recognition
China Is
Mr. Claud Mullins, the magistráte, mude an order for 78. 6d. a week.
China Is To Follow Germany's Lead
AND
ORGANISE SPORTS ON
OLYMPIC LINES
Berlin, Aug. 13.
Dr. C. T. Wang, the chairman of the China National Amateur Athletic Federation, and Mr. Sung, the leader of the Chinese Olympic team, to-day were presented by Dr. Frick, German Minister of the Interior, on behalf of Chancellor Adolf titler with the German Olympla medal of honour in recognition of their services in ensuring China's representation at the XIth Olympic Games at Berlin.
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In an Interview with Trans-Decan on them, all paying glowing tribute never ex-lo the Germans native talent for Mr. Sung stated: "We pected any victories from the be-organization and to the hospitality ginning since with us modern sport shown by all foreigners.
comparatively young. But the one
great advantage we have gained from
New York, Aug. 10, Mr. Ely Culbertson, the. famous of the China National
on
Asked when the team was leaving the Games is the insight into the Mr.. Sung stated that the footballers German sport organization. In fu- were playing matches at Vienna and London while the rest of the team ture we will organize sport in
intended to make trips through Ger- At along German lines.
Amateur many. They would all meet
for their bridge expert, has announced that bo Athletic Federation held here it was September 4 at Naples
To the question what hopes China worst hands in bridge. The only to the Chinese Government for the conditions are that the hands must physical development of the Chinese on the next Olymple Games at will give prizes for the best and decided to submit a fifteen year plan homeward voyage. be dealt in a bona fide game and must youth."
the question whether Tokyo, Mr. Sung replied: "In tokyo appear with a larger team' we will ASWUGAEces of the athletes had than at. Berlin, and we hope that riska in going up to the net on poor Cup for the fourth challenge round Duff made his last supreme effort
Lewis Carson beat W. H. Dan 9-7, authenticnted by a notary public. A
Mr. Culbertson believes that his offer will settle once and for all the equalled their achievements at home, there we will meet with more suc- Whittaker, of the. Arsenal. to take the set when he led D-8, Tom
periodical reports of hands contain-Mr. Sung said: "No, since for ont cess, especially as our men by then C. C. Squires beat R. Forbes 6-2. thirteen cards of one suit, and will thing, the climate did not suit all will be better prepared. The four Did I feel nervous in the third set latterly training the Davis Cup team failure to realise which apparently 11-9.(retired).........
competitors."
further vens which we have until the Tokyo Mr. Sung When I lost three games after leading and back to Highbury ready to start disheartened him for he lost the next
check statistically a person's chances harily know It was fuch up football training sold: "This is three games and set 9-11 The Briton 12-10. 6-4.
Gomes had made a great impression tensive training." But from that point onwards my first close-up of big tennis, Lam had shot his last bolt and retired at
the end of the strenuous sci.
of drawing such a hand. United stated that the organization of the Games begin will be devoted to in- Kinzow all my energy into clinching beginning to think it is a more nervy Detailed results; -
game then. Cup Final football."
preparation.
"But the shots were there in the running. erials, and all went well. ·.·
against Carson, Ma
7
~~ S. Mellasan beat II. Madar 6-2, 6-4,
Press.