Clubhouse Chatter
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY}
By "Veritas"
WAS I. R. C. CAPTAIN JUSITIFED IN MAKING LATE DECLARATION AGAINST THE CLUB?
SPORTS happenings during
the last few days have been so varied and interesting that. it has been easy to find un ex- cuse for an extra mug of beer and another half an hour round the clubhouse table. Toples of note have been the English Cup quarter-final results, the out come. of the Senior and Junior Shield semi-finals, the achieve- ment of Hongkong in beating! Macao in the Hockey Interport, whether or not the LRC..skip- per was Justified in making such a late declaration against the Cricket Club last Saturday, and the weather which has been ruining the initial programmes In the Colony tennis champion- ships.
Right Or Wrong?
An Exchango Of Footballors
In an Arscual-Bradford City exchange of players, the London elab have acquired Lawrence Scott (full-back); and E. Tuckett (contre-half), plus a substantial fee, has gone to the City.
Tackett joined Arsenal. from Scarborough, A tall player, he has recently been appearing as as Inaldo-right.
Scott, who is sill in his teens, in product of Sheffield Junior football. Arsenal hayo been in- Lerested in him for some time.
F. II. Beott, the Bradford, re- Berve
been outside-right, has transferred to York City.
tions will improve quickly to give everybody a chance of catching up on lost time.
Rain At Right Time
that
KOWLOON BOWLING
GREEN CLUB
SLIGHT LOSS REVEALED
BUT FINANCES SOUND
The thirty-seventh annual general meeting of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club will be held in the Club- house on Tuesday, March 16, 1937, at a pa
the
same
The Report and Balance Sheet for the year ended December 31, 1938, reveal a slight loss in the Working THE majority of the critics appear
Account, but the finances of the Club THE
to and tile excuse for the Indians delayed declaration in the is only another example of the are in a very sound condition and truth of that old saying "It's an the Committee have decided 10. vital lengus cricket game against the
wind.
rain, which maininin depreciation up to Club. It seems to depend on the caused so much heart-burning among gurca as in previous years and carry
one views the angle with which match. Though it is very nice talk local tennis and cricket, players forward the small loss entalled. De- ing about playing cricket for cricket's during the week-end, should. have pressed conditions in the Colony anke, the all-important consideration been the chief means of Hongkong's during the past year are reflected in attached to this match was the firet victory in the annual hockey Inter- reduced entrance fees, subscriptions division championship. From this port against Macno. But even this and bar profits.
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new re-
The Report further states: Membership-Twenty-seven members joined, three were instated, and thirty-one resigned or were struck off for various reasons. Members, 3 Honorary Members, 155 Ordinary Members and 86 Sea-going Members, a total of 221 members.
MARCH 9,
1937.
£12,000 Match
for Marksmen
A team of British riflemen is to visit Australia, according to present Arrangements, to take part in a great riile meeting-in honour of the 15001 anniversary of the foundation of Sydney and colonlation, by British settlers, or New South Wales.
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This announcement is made by the Minister-In-Charge of the celebrations, Mr. Dunningham.
The contest will take place at Liverpool, New South Wales, and £12,000 stated to be a world record for prize money-will be dis- tributed among the winners.
Teams of clemen from Canada, South Africa and New Zealand will also compete in the content. In addition, there is to be a novel' International rifle championship in which representatives of the in their various nations competing will use service rifles issued countries.
Mr. Dunningham also announced that plans were being made for the holding of a big game flahing competition on the coast of New South Walca.
Why California Produces So Many Champion Tennis Players
ARMY CRICKET
Engineers V. Artillery
Beverly Hills. System--not sunshine is the rea
produced every son why California American tennis champion but one, last year.
That "system," a process of bulld- up into good ing the youngsters tournament players, was explained by Perry T. Jones, secretary of the Southern California and California Tennis Associations.
Jones, a well-built, clean-cut man of 43 who has been associated with tennis for 20 years, explained that The Royal Engineers and the Royal system which produced a flock of As he talked, Artillery commenced their two-day good California stars. cricket ixture at the Kowloon Cricket more than a dozen potential national Club yesterday. The Royal Eng-figures-Joe Hunt, Bobby Rigg incers led by 38 runs at the close Nolan McQuown and others-worked of the first innings. The match will out their strokes on the La Clenega continue at 10 am, to-day. Scores:
municipal courts. R. A-st. Innings Bdr. Baker, b Moreton ....
fact, apparently, has its controver- point of view therefore, neither capsial issue, for several of the wisenerts tntn was Justified in taking risks.
agreed before the game that a As were What's more a draw was of some wet ground would adversely affect definite value to the Indiana, for Hongkong, whose only
chance of throws upon the club the onus of winning lay in a dry and fast plich,
When winning their last match. denied assistance of Owen-Hughes Nevertheless, after the encounter, Our membership, is now: B Life seems to have been generally agreed who was injured early in the game. that the state of the ground, made the Club was still a strong batting a big contribution to the visitors' combination, a team which, it given the opportunity, could score
the heavier runs an hour. if the I.R.C. had de-fore better equipped to adapt them clared round about 180, Club would selves to conditions. None of this, have had nearly two hours in which however, detracts from the excellence to score the runs, and I believe they of liongkong's performance, which, I
got them; would have . saw of the visiters' attack am Inclined to believe, took large Messrs. II. M. Burns, G. J. Chambers. SRL. Howe, played on,
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have liked to ser a more
as that they were
success is on and there-
Obituary. Your committee regret to have to record the deaths of the following members during the year. Mr. A. Clark and Mr. J. Tully, both of whom were Life Members
and
B Lt.
Barron Gnr. Chaplin, e Warr, b Goodger Club House and Grounds-The L. Garthwalte, e Hoddinot, Lt.
Barrors Capt. Mitchell,e Hurst, b LI Club House and Grounds have heen maintained in first-class condition.
Barron Bowls.A team was entered in each division of the Hongkong Lawn Lt, Marson, st Warr, b Collins third place in the 1st Division and Bdr. Sumner, e Shipp, b llurst Bowls League, the Club securing Bdr. Wiles, b Lt. Barron again winning the Championship of Bdr. Bancroft, blurst
Gar. Marshall, e Hoddinot, the 2nd Division.
Collins Gnr. Sutham, not out
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numbers of their supporters by sur-R. M. Dyer and F. C. Goodman. it was keen, it could not be des
have prise. Macao
demonstrated cribed un
dificult. { MEAN extraordinarily
cult time and again that on their own From the game's point of view one ground they are extremely difficult,
impossible, to overcome. almost $uish, but if there is any importance attached to the winning says much for our team, which on
at least, paper
did not appear to be of the championship, one can also quite our strongest, that it achieved sympathise with the I.R.C. captain's something beyond general expecta- cautiousness. It depends largely o tions. The performance was all the how one looks at it. Personally 1
more creditable because they did not appreciate the Indian's tactics with-
enjoy the most perfect of trips to out necessarily agreeing with them.
Macao, being worried by fog and the possibility of arriving too late. This sort of thing is sufficient to jar the nerves of the least temperamental of players.
Rain At Wrong Time
ONE
BOXER TOLD
'BABY DEAD'
WENT ON WITH - FIGHT
Club competitions were keenly contested, and our hearty congratula- tions are offered to the new Club Champion, Mr. J. McKelvle,
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Bowling Analysis
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In the Colony open events Messrs. R. Duncan and S. Randle won the palra competition and Mr. S. Handle also skipped the successful England Lt, Barron Team in the International Competi- Q. M. S. Moreton ilon.
Goodger
4.2 Collins Hurst..
R. E.-1st. Innings Sgt. Danials, b Capt, Mitchell... Q. M. S. Moreton, e Baker, b Li.
Garthwaite ...........................
Sgt. Collins, b Capt. Mitchell Sgt. Goodger, e Sumner, b Capt.
Mitchell
NE'S sympathies unhesitatingly go
out to
the committee of the Hongkong Cricket Club responsible for aerunging
tennis the Colony
of championship. From the start the current tournament (last Mon-
The Members not playing League day) the weather has been all against
Games again had a very succesK- Monday and Tuesday them. On
ful Wappingshaw competition, and players
struggled through engage-
thanks are due to Mr. F. Morley, who ments under adverse con
supervised this popular branch. soft courts and deplorable
Several friendly matches were and
after
rain had caused an
played during the year, whilst the abandonment on Wednesday, some
"Attaboy" Shield. Competition at- effort was made to restart the tourney on Thursday, Friday, however, again
tracted a large number of members all of whom enjoyed this ail-day saw the programme washed out, and Hamlett, Manchester boxer, as he match, the same fate overtook yesterday's
Tennis-Tennis activities schedule, Thus the committee, went into the ring at Blackpool through not fault of their own are to fight Kid Dempsey, of Lan-been well supported throughout the
Various year and nearly 20 matches in arrears on the caster, told him his baby had died tournaments and inter-club matches first elgbt days' showing,
The suddenly.
contested with much energy, The Cpl. furst, e Latham, b Mitchell ironical part is that when rain was
Q. M. S. Warr, e flowe, b Bdr. He said nothing, went on to annual club competitions were well
Bakter most sorely needed-a fortaught
of supported by a large number the Colony remained bone dry, fight gamely and be cheered by entrants, the results being recorded Spr. Bradford, not out
do with some 3,000 on-lookers. To the promo-elsewhere. Now that we can settled dry weather, the sky persleister, Mr. J. Madden, he said as, In weeping. It is very disheartening to organisers and competitors alike, beaten, he left the ring, "My nual Children's Sports and Christmas and one can only hope that condi-baby.. is dead."
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Children's Sports.-The Sixth An-
Q. M. S. -Eaton, e Garthwaite, b
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Lt. Borron, b Cant. Mitchell
Shipp b Capt. Mitchell
Bancroft, b
Spr. Hoddinolt,
Capt. Mitchell...
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"Most people," Jones pointed' out, "think that sunshine, which enables Of our youngsters to play the year round. 17s responsible. It's not. We have a well-planned system of development which 2 here in Southern California
produces great results. Last year California players won every Ameri- 22 can title but the men's national and 5that was taken by an Englishman- 1 Fred Perry."
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STRESSES KEEN RIVALRY
YACHTING
EIGHTH LADIES'
RACE
In the 8th, race of the Ladies' Second Series, which took place yes terday, the "A" class event was won by Gull, sailed by Mrs. L. Stanton and the mixed classes by Widgeon, sailed by Miss H. Crawhall-Wilson.
The course over a distance of 0.7 miles was as follows: Channel Rock Mark (S), Quarry Bay Mark (S), Holts Wharf Mark (S), Channel Rock Mark (S), Club line.
"Competition against good players," correction of mistakes and proper financing," are the elements of our 64 programme, Jones continued. "We have upward of 37 junior tourno- ments each year in this division. There are 50,000 persona playing ten- nis in Los Angeles alone each week-. end-and most of them are youngsters.
"We watch for the better young players. We instruct them. They are bought memberships in tennis clubs and helped along by experts, It's competition which brings them along.
"Take that youngster out there on the court, 15-year-old Jack Kramer, We sent him East last season and he won the boys' singles title.
That kid
2 has played with Tilden and with 10 Vines. Most youngsters never eve
like that. But when we
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chance
a capable boy or girl who needs 7developing we have him play with
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The full results were:
* "A" Class Biari 14,45 .
Finished Cor'ted Posn.
10.35.40
Yacht Lobo
(Mrs. E. R. Edwards). Artemis
.... 16.30.51
(Mrs. Dison).
7
(Mrs. G. H. Sheldon).
Eve
Isubel
16.31.47
2
(Mrs. M. Ellerby).
Joss
** 10.42.47 (Mrs. Ackroyd-Hunt).
10.4247
8
Gull
10.30.46
(Mrs. L. Stanton).
3
0
the top-notchers to get used to fancy competition.
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BECOME GOOD COMPETITORS
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Party took place on December 12 and were very successful, over 90 mem-
Bowling Analysis
Q. M.. R. W. ber's children talding part. Mrs. F.
13 Lt. Garthwaite ... L. Rapley kindly presented the prizes.
15.5 3 The sum of $100 was donated from Capt. Mitchell
3 this fund to the Society, for the Pro- Bdr. Baker tection of Children.
Prizes. The thanks of the Club are due and are hereby accorded to the donors of the numerous hand- some prizes and to those members who contributed to the Prize Fund and to the Children's Sports Fund,
The prizes won in the competitions were presented by Mrs. W. Mac- farlane on Closing Day, Novem- ber 30.
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“Mixed" Classes Started 14.55
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Dorothea ... 10.30.12 10.31,074 2
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17.01.08 10.30.37% 7 (Mrs. V. Allen).
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The First Extra Race Meeting (will be held (weather permitting). ļat HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 18th March, 1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The Firat Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
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Junior
Antonio Wins
Championships
on the side-lines during a tourna- ment.
"Then, when we send them back East after they have been brought ulong properly, people there say the sunshine did the trick."
Jonca was asked about Anances.
They are all handled by the as- socinilon," he explained. "In youngster is picked to go East, we pay half this way. He usually raises the other half. If he can't and if we think he is sincere about going to play tennis rather than just for a Joy ride,
The junior billiards championship of the Colony was won by L. V. Antonio when he beat A. A. Lewis by 500 to 493 points at the Civil Service Cricket Club last night.
Gaining a good start with a breaks we pay it all."
of 71 carly in the game Antonio ONE TOURNAMENT PROFITABLE raised his score to 103 when Lewis's
stood at 75. Lewis then picked up
"Some of the biggest names in the. with a break of 15 but still was 21 city are behind our association. And down when Antonio reached 131. At the Pacifle Southwest tournament each this point Antonio further Increased draws almost enough money
anything because we are helping the youngsters along."
The following is the latest call-his lead by breaks of 31 and 10 year to meet our needs. Surely, we over for the Lincoln Handicap:
Monto Sano, 100 to 7, t and o Takemy, 15 to 1 o, 100 to 0 t Laureat 100 to 0, è and o Nipaway, 100 to 0, t'and o Edgehill, 18 to 1, t and o Voltus, 20 to 1, and Scotch Rout, 20 to 1, t and o Juido, 20 to 1 o, 22 lo 1 t Lost Scent, 28 to 1, t. and o Pricket, 33 to 1 t and o
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bringing his score of 191 to 170. lose money on some of the junior Lewis was then 114 and by a series tournaments-but that doesn't mean of breaks, including two clevens and one 18, he brought his total to 103
One big technical ald toward when Antonio had 188. From then on Lewis played poorly with the developing players are slow motion result that he was 40 points down cameras.
Antonio's "We had a youngster a couple of when Antonio had 300. score was further increased by a weeks ago who always flapped his series of small breaks and finally racquet over flat when pulling back He wouldn't believe us stood at 388 when Lewis registered for a drive. 264.
he was making the shot incorrectly. Lewis then played very well and We took slow motion pletures. Then after breaks of 32, 10, 11 he brought he realised his mistake and corrected his score to 354 when Antonio had that fault." 403. Continuing his good play Lewis registered further points and stood at 308 when Antonio's total wan 410. He fully reached 437 Lady MacGregor presented the against the winner's 467. At this prizes at the conclusion of the bridge period Antonia forged further ahead and mah Jong drive held by the by a break of 30, but Lewis, once Victoria branch of the M.C.L. on Fri- more lessened the lead and brought day, Prize-winners were, Contract, his score of 447 to 493 by breaks of Mrs. Dalziel, Mra. Dyer, Mrs. War-
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