THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1936.
$40,000 Swimming Bath Project At U. S. R. C.
MEMBERS
TO VOTE
FOR OR AGAINST
Decision In January
(By "Vorilas")
With a site chosen and plans propared, members of the United Services Recrea tion Club are now consider. ing whether they are willing to finance a project for the crection of a $40,000 swim- ming pool.
Present indications appear to be in the negative, though s yet only one third of the mem- bors have replied to the circular soliciting for their opinions, and the remainder have still up to January 5 to make their res ponac.
I um told that unless there is a majority in favour of the scheme, and willing to support its nancing. the whole thing will be held in ubeyance indefinitely.
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II. by increased subscriptions and other forms of monetary contribu-
lons, the members are willing finance the project, the swimming bath, mudern In every detati, whi be hull on site in the club's .spacious grounds. Plans have been
prepared and approved and Callmated cost is $40,000.
The entire inembership of the club has been elrcularised to discover the feeling regarding the financing of the scheme, and a definite statement is expected to be avaliable to members after the next Finance Committee mceling on January 6.
In the meantime US.R.C. mein- bern who have not yet replied to the questionnaire, would greatly ussist the committee by doing so between now and January 5, na tie club is no desirous of taking any step in this Important matter without being os- sured that it has behind its action the support of the majority of mem- bera,
IMPORTANT
POINT OF · FOOTBALL TRAINING
Traiping A football player physically is child's play compared to the job of getting him koyed up mentally.
LOOK OUT YOU ENGLISH DEFENDERS !
A magnificent camera study secured during Saturday's exciting International Charity Cup Match between England and China, showing Swain, England right back heading away from a dangerous attack on his goal. Anxiously watching him is "Sonny" Bliss and Forrow of England, while two of the China forwards are in close attendance. This extraordinary fine action picture was taken by King's Studio,
Clubhouse Chatter
Mrs. N. Wilson Retains Colony Tennis Title
"By "Veritas"
ARMY CRICKET NOT YET
LOSING LT. CLIVE GARTHWAITE
MILITARY FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL
TO-MORROW: TABLE BADMINTON
CRICKETERS in Hongkong will be delighted to know that Lieut. Clive Garthwaite, popular and accomplished all- rounder, and one of the mains- taya of the Army cricket team, is not leaving the Colony next month as previously expected. He will remain here until a later draft moves out of Hongkong- probably in April, so that the Army first eleven will enjoy his valuable services for the remain-
the der of
season. Lieut. Garthwaite is one of the best That's the opinion of John P,
of Duquesne Univer-Army cricketers over to have Smith, coach sily. Smith is a firm believer in been stationed in Hongkong. psychology as a powerful factor in His bowling has more than once football training,
been the deciding factor in "Fully 15 per cent of the task of securing victory for his team, preparing a team for a game lies in and as batsman, both in training the players mentally and stylishness and in stroke equip- producing the correct frame of
ment he has fow, if any, mind." Smith says. "It is much caster to train them physically as it superiors in the Colony. He is a tangible thing and any defects has materially improved his are at once apparent, whereas the batsmanship during the last two psychological factor is something you years, his placing on the off side cannot easily romedy.
"Psychology," says Smilt, "when of the wicket being more accur- used with great care is a potent ate. He is sometimes criticised force which will enable a team to for insisting on bowling to a leg murmount great obstacles. However, field, it being argued that this a coach, must be extremely careful more often than not costs him In employing this selence, as it often proves to be a boomerang and creates accuracy. But both as a trundler exactly the condition to be avoided," and a run-gotter Garthwaite
FLEET
FOOT
is a potential match-winner, and Table Badminton while they boast of his services, the Army cricket team will al- ways be one of the strongest in the league.
Lt. Ravenhill To Stay
ANOTHER Army sportsman whose
transference
Colony from the has been put back for a few months, is Licut. Ravenhill, a keen tennis player who gured in the U.S.R.C.
·league teams last summer. He has done more than that for the United Services tennis. He has been Hon. of the tennis section for the
Secretary past twelve months, duties which he has fulfilled to the
complete satisfaction of the club's very large membership. Though Licul. Ravenhill
will not be here next season's tennis league, his many friends in the Colony will be very pleased to know that he is to remain for at least another four months.
for
Army Soccer Final
In
TO-MORROW is
big day Hongkong military football. The final of the Area Champlonship (Army Football League) is being played on the Kowloon Football
ground at
2.45 pm. Ca
Head- quarters
of the East Lanes. and the
Fortress
tress Company, Royal Engineers are the finalists, the former being the Mainland cham- plons and the latter the Island cham-
Club
This consummates a most auc-
ful league in which no less than 20 units have participated including the 8th Heavy Brigade, RA, Heavy Battery, R., 20th Heavy
12th
Spruce up your game! Hallery, 24th Heavy Battery,
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BA, Bih A. A. Brigade, R.A., A. A. Battery, R.A., 9th A. A, Bat- tery, R.A., Hongkong Brigade, ILK. Brigade, H.K.S.R.A., Fortress Royal
Engineers, 22nd Fortress Company,
B.E, 40th Fortress Company ILE.. Hongkong Signal Section, Royal Ulster Rides, Royal Welch Fuslifers, Esal Lancashires, 12th Company, R.A.S.C., 27th Company R.A.M.C., RA.OC and RAP.C.
After to- morrow's match the challenge cup artd souvenirs will be presented to the contestants, while representa tives of the 8th A. A. Dattery, RA, C.Company, Royal Welch Fusiliers, and D Company, Royal Ulster Alfles will receive Divisional Championship Bouvenirs, X
big crowd of Army soccor enthusiasta is expected to flock to the Railway Ground to cheer to-morrow's teams.
YESTERDAY'S announcement in
the Telegraph that Table Bad- minton is being popularised in England, reminded me that this game has long been, played in Hong- kong, though not among
Kreat number of people.
1 first
came acrons it ni the Fire Brigade social club, where it was being used as pleasant alternative to table tennis. also see that complete sets are now
the on sale in
reason why it colony. There is ho
not become a very popular indoor pastime. It is not cumbersome, neither does one need so much room for moving about as in table tennis. It is nЛrst rate
game for developing a keen eye, nud it retains much of the fun of its parent game without being quite so strenuous. It has not been adopted generally in the clubs here as yet, but I belleve it will be just as soon as players discover how attractive a Kame it is.
Fight Money Runs High In United States
London.
A
prospective
million dollar (£200,000) "gate"
£80,000 purse for a champion who would not These are even risk his title. two of the latest fistic features from America-features which ordinary Britons sometimes and dimeulty in accepting otherwise than with a great deal of reserve. „
The sum of £80,000 has been offered to James J. Braddock to meet Jou Louis, the Detroit "bom- ber" in a ten round contest at At- lantic City (New Jersey) February 22 of next year.
Our Daily Golf Hint
Faulty footwork and faulty swings are so closely allied they can be referred to as twins.
-Kell Greene,
ZIPIENTCOTA JESILINSZABETARENYERI TITMEGZTINE SAALINTASIENFAINTIN
Dutch Girl Swimmer Sets New World. Record
OPPONENT · MADE FAR
TOO MANY MISTAKES
Hard-Hitting Match
Mrs. Nora Wilson yesterday retained her Colony singles tennis title by defeating Mrs. W. E. Dowling in the final of the 1936 championship 6-1, 6-2.
It was a victory rendered simple Jy'the continuous errors which came .com Mrs. Dowling's racket. Though ne challenger hit extremely hard, her shots were made Indiserliminately, nd there was no necessity for Mrs. Vilson to try and force matters. She nerely had to wait for the next mis- ake to come from the other side of as net.
It was a pity Mrs. Dowling could
her enthusiasm ot tone down attle, as she looked capable of ex-1
BADMINTON
CHINESE Y.M.C.A. PROGRAMME
IN "A" DIVISION
the
The official fixture list for Chinese Y.M.C.A. who have been transferred from the "B" Division to the "A" Division of the Hongkong Badminton League has been issued."
The matches in no way affect the Axtures set out in the official hand- book, but are additional to them.
The Chinese "Y" open their new programme on Monday, next with a home match against Heerelo “B”—a match which will indicate how the newcomers are likely to fare in the senior division.
The complete programme for the senson follows.
CHINESE Y.M.C.A. January 4-versus (home).
Recreio ""
January 11-versus Free- Lances
(away).
January 25-versus Recreio "A" (away).
rending the winner to the utmost. Some of her drives were brilliant March versus 81. Andrew's "A"
February 1-versus St. Andrew's "A" (home).
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February 8-versus Chinese R.C. (away),
February 22.-versus Chinese R.C.. (home).
and
defed response from Mrs. (away).
tson, but it required much more. consistency oft the ground to break thome).
March
(úp such a sound game as that of the
champion's.
8-versus
March 15-versu (home).
Recreio "A"
Free Lanees
March 17-versus University "A" (away).
(home).
March 29.-versus, Recreio (away).
The tennis generally was spectacus lar rather than skilful, the rallies March 241.—versus Universtiy "B". being short and sharp due to the
players powerful hitting. Mr.. Wilson was a worthy retainer of the title, and Mrs. Dowling a courageous challenger.
The following list shows the win- ners of the championship since its Inception 15 years ago,
1921 Mrs. Bowden Smith 1922 Mrs. Armstrong 1923 Aliss P. Grace 1024 Miss D. Ludge
1025 Mrs. B. E. Tottenham 1926 Mrs. R. E. Tottenham 1927 airs, R. E. Tottenham 1028 Airs, R. E. Tottenham 1930s I. E. Tottenham 1029 Mrs N.
1930 Miss Enid Lo
1031 Miss Enid Le 1832 Miss Enid Lo 1933 Mra. C. P. F. James 1934 Mts, J. F. Kayil 1935 Mrs. Nora Wilson 1936 Mrs. Nors Wilson
RETURNING HOME
Horace Lindrum's Decision
"B"
April 2-versus University "A" (home),
April 5-versus University (away).
CHINA TO FOSTER HER ATHLETES
יתי
WORLD OLYMPIAD
COMMITTEE
Nanking, Dec. 23. That the Chinese Embassy in 'London should be requested to offer a part-time job to Mr. Kho Sin-kie. Chinese tennis star now visiting in Europe, in order to enable him to go to college in England; was de- elded ut meeting of the Board of Trustees of the China National Ama- teur Athletic Federation held here this morning
Presided over by Dr. Chang Po- ling, President of Nankai University and Chairman of the board, the meeting also decided to invite Dr. H. II. Kung, Vice-President of the Ex- Horace Lindrum, the, young Aus-
Yuan ecutive
and tralian billiards and snooker profes-Finance, and Mr. William L. Sung,
Minister sional, who has been in England for
of the Associù- Secretary-General
to be new members of the
of
n year, is to return home at the endtion, World Olympiad Committee.
of the present season.
Rotterdam, Dec. 28. Misa Mastenbrock, the
"Lately my health has not been It was also decided at the meet- Dutch Olympic swimmer, normal," he said, "and I feel that the ing to submit a petition to the to-day established a new strain of competition has affected me. Central Government asking for the
I want a change, and my
to native appropriation of ordinary funds world's record for the 400 climate should do me good. I have the board for next year. The meet- had a happy lime here. I shall not ing was attended by Dr. C. T. Wang, metres back stroke, when be back for the 1937-38 season, but Chinese Ambassador-designate she swam the distance in I want to come back later and bring America, Mr. Gunson Hok, Superin
my mather with me. Perhaps we tendent of Physical Education of the five minutes
8/10 shali domicile here."- 48
Ministry of Education, and others. seconds.
She previously held the record with a swim of five minutes 49 8/10 seconds. -Reuter.
DONOGHUE NOT TO
RETIRE YET
Famous Jockey Denies Reports; Will Apply For Licence. Again
London.
Reports that Steve Donoghue, win- ner of six Derbys, nine times cham- plon jockey and once a dead-heater with E. C. Elliott, would cease to ride after this season are incorrect.
"I shall apply for my licence to ride next season as usual,” he said to Reuter. "In all probability, how- ever, it will be my last year.no a Jockey, and in the following season I will set up as a trainer. I have had offers of engagements to ride abroad this winter, but, at the ma- Philadelphilament, I am not inclined to accept.
on
The man who is confident of a "million dollar gate" is Herman Taylor, well-known
promoter.
Apparently £80,000 is not always
a sumcient Incentive to help make 'up one's mind, for Joe Gould, Brnd-
If Steve rides next season he will bo riding in his 54th year. Fow, if) any, oldtimers could have approach-
dock's manager, intimates that hed this. The oldest living champion
Is "Interested." but unsble to reply
Jockey is Charles Wood, who is B2. definitely without eiving the matter But he gave up riding at the age! further consideration.
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