THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1937.
Players And The Public Must Be First Consideration Of The Hongkong F. A.
A LORD'S CLASSIC Some Fallen Counties
FINANCE AND THE PRO
(By "Watchman")
Even in sterner Test match season than the present the meeting of the Gentlemen and the Players t Lord's keeps is high place as an event of an English summer. stands outer it should stand outom a a review of all that is finest In
ur cricket. It
It provides or It should
our
Kamo
of the keenest provide endeavour, full charged with healthy rivalry, but free from the grim, cut throat hillity often associated with an Australian Test match.
Unhappily, however, it becomes more and more difficult every season
chusey
to get together. representative Gentlemen's team. The professionni who secures a place in his county side in a
fixture in first-class until age or some other circumstances The to lose his form. him amateur, on the other hand, often the disappears into another life at time when the best of him has not He has to find his bread been seen. and butter in other felds-frequent- ly in foreign fields. Three years ag the Gentlemen last beat the Players rare occurrence of recent times; on that and of the winning side ocension, C. F. Walters, A. Melville, G. O. Allen, and A. D. Baxter have all dropped out of big cricket, while little this season has been seen of J. H. Human, B. f. Valentine, E. R. T. Holmes, F. R. Brown, and W. H
V. Levit. Now each of these
an age to be still in his
is
cricket
Miss Alison Mackenzie.
K.C.C. TO LOSE LADY
TENNIS PLAYER
REGENERATE FOOTBALL
NEXT SEASON
Should Emergency Committee Be Closed To Press?
ERE
(By. "Veritas")
TRE long football will again be claiming the attention of the majority of the Colony's sportsmen. We are on the threshold of another season, and not un- naturally many of those connected with the game are wondering what is in store this coming winter.
Last season, unhappily, there wore several features which caused one to deplore the apparent decline of the game, not only as a spectacle and an entertainment for the thousands which flocked weekly to the grounds, but as a medium
for
the
ADMIT THE PRESS And in this quest, I think Association can, through mutual co- operation, be considerably helped by the Press of the Colony. This is not to suggest that in the past the Press has been treated badly by the FA the whole relations have been But in one or two cases excellent. which might have been changed for more beneficial results.
On
MISS MACKENZIE creating sporting relations be the Association has pursued a policy
FOR ENGLAND
Kowloon Cricket Club is to lose one of its most valued lady tennis players next month when Miss Alison Mackenzie sails for England to take up a secretarial appointment in Birmingham.
Miss Mackenzie sails on September
will
sever a three then 15, and years' association with the K.C.C. tennis player of considerable ability und, promise.
tween individuals and nationali- ties. The cynics had good rea- son to crow and to point out the obvious decadence which had set in.
COMPLEX FACTORS
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have in mind, especially, the decision to hold all Emergency Com- mittee meetings in caniera. It is before several matters come fruc this committee which would not be politic to have blazoned in the news-
But papers.
there are also others which could and should enjoy the searchlight of publicity.
Let us take for example the case
he alt-of the 1934 during which time she has figured Hongkong had grown to outs of a player who appears before the
prime Against this, professional side are still playing regularly. None the less, in spite of the gaps in their ranks, there is no reason why the Gentlemen should лог
Interesting produce There is plenty of colour in the team
some of it imported from Dominions overseas.
the
It is only when memory butts In and the ghosts of the past walk be- fore us that the limitations of our realised. At the present cricket are
prepared to moment everyone admire Yorkshire, even though they have nodded at times. "A fine teum,
$0
prominently as
ENGLAND'S TEAM FOR THE THIRD TEST
Northants Player Selected
COMPTON IS: NEW "CAP"
London, Aug. 8.
Northants, the poorest of the English county cricket teams, has produced another Test cricketer. A. D. G. Matthews, who has been bowling brilliantly for Northants this, season, has been chosen to play for England against New! Zealand in the third Test at the Oval on August 14, and he is the first Northants player to receive for England against such distinguished recognition land.
Kennells Farnes, Essex fast bowler since V. W. C. Jupp, the amateur who will play against New Zealand all-rounder, who was next Saturday.
SERIOUS POSITION
OF LEAGUE TENNIS
Bad Weather The Cause
(By "Veritas"} If the present weather con-
annual tournaments. Last year she trophy. The game was played for reads the report and has only from tinues for any length of time, the)
ment she has advanced to the final once
last
the
formerly
with Sussox.
Another newcomer lo Test cricketį
CJ. Barnett again chosen to play
LIKELY
Now ZOR
to be included in England's latest WIMBLEDON
team is Dennis Compton, the talented young Middlesex player.
Goddard Shows Test Form
Goddard, the Gloucestershire bowler who routed New Zea- land in the second Test match at Manchester last month, dis- played Test form on Saturday against Worcestershire when, on the Cheltenham ground, he took 6 wickets for 68 runs. Yesterday, Coddard was chosen to play in the third and final Test starting on August 14.
Matthews, Compton and Kenneth team at the expense of Wellard,
PROFIT OF £40,000
London,
The gate receipts for Wimbledon this year exceeded £100,000 and the profits are likely to be in the region [of £40,000, making the tournament. financially one of the most successful in the history of the game.
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Every day of the meeting "Court Full" notices appearing out- side the centre court, while, during the first week number one court and several outside courts were jammed to capacity.
There was also, unfortunately o certain amount of ticket prosteering, efforts of the and despite all the
profiteers bad
an
The factors which contributed to this unfortunate state of affairs were many and complex. They were, in fact, sensed, rather than demonstrated. One big influence was the realisa-
that competitive football
di- committee on charge of misconduct. tion
Was Tille or So far as the Press is concerned the mensions. There no opportunity for players to take following happens: the original in- their game lightly; practically every eldent is reported in the newspapers, For the past two years she has match was a "key" match; either but it is only the impression of
and reports of the affair) importance reporter, an points of vital
often do, vary to quite played regularly in the club's senior league cricket.
game may, and qui or the next mixed doubles league team and hus were at stake,
success in the meant the winning or losing of a considerable extent. But the public played with some
to reach conclusion.
uny doubles handicap, eight months in an atmosphere of upon which to won the mixed and was runner-up in the ladies intense rivalry, and it was not always Later the player comes before the abandonment of the 1937 lawn singles championship and the handi-the type of rivalry desirable. The committee for "trial". With cap singles. In the current tourna- rewards, as I pointed out more than Press excluded, no report of the in- tennis league competition may Farnes have been brought into the extremely active roccting.
Centre court seals changed hand F. R. Brown and J. Smith, who play- season, became bigger vestigation
can publish
In the senior division, especiallyed in the second match at Manchester.at prices from £10 upwards. There
from. complaints were, of course, therefore
Otherwise the side remains un- dict. The public
but up with his factor was the financial dict
Uhhere Was of the handicap singles and the than the game. Inextricably bound newspaper is possible. All that the have to be considered.
buyers, bad wenther changed. It will be captained by R. Incensed influence. Slowly, but perceptibly, only the facts of the incident as re-all teams are sadly behind schedul
nothing the authorities.could do. tle
side of football has de- ported in the Press (which may or due entirely to the money Hongkong
afternoons. Un- until it
R. W. V. Robina (Middlesex) cap- has may not be accurate) and the result, which has prevented play for a sue. W. V. Robins and will comprise: veloped in She is also well-known in long become equally as important as the player's delence (if any) and cession of
dis-
K. Farnes (Essex) kong us one of the leading lady becom
The success of a big match the reasons why the committee came less the leagues can be completed betaln Kame
Hammond, W. R. (Gloucester) badminton players. She was among is reckoned more in terms of dollars to its decision are never revealed. fore the end of August there is a
the If the player is found guilty, he tinct possibility of them being
Barnett, C. J. (Gloucester) the first to take up the game at the taken at the turnstiles than by lands condemned as a blackguard, doned for this year as players will
Ames, L. (Kent) K.C.C., unde
and later she played in the quality of football and sportsman- league for Kowloon Tong and last ship displayed by the teams. While having had no opportunity to show begin to get active preparing for the season for Free Lances. She has officials deplore many of the into the public any extenuating cir- winter sports, with football, hockey figured in a number of representa-cidents which help to ruin
and cricket making serious claims on players. tive games including the Hongkong should be the finest matches of the v. Shanghai match in 1930 and in season, they gleefully point to the exhibition matches at the Associa-bumper "gate," and secretly (some- tlon's Presentation Nights.
times openly) hope that a replay will be necessary so that the collers can be filed again.
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balanced, well SU
say even Southern folk, dete with something of awe.
And then Memory whispers wickedly, "Yes, but would you say that Verity is worthy of the mantle of Rhodes as a bowler or as a batsman or as a felds- man? And where is there a George
Hirst?" Memory Koes on to recall
pther honoured names until the idea is born that Yorkshire are unly pro- minent just now because others, once
formidable
have fallen thel
rivals,
away with the years.
DARK DAYS OF KENT
What be said of two of the
can
who
among countles
once stood Yorkshire's most dangerous op ponents, Surrey and Kent? Those through one-time champions passed
May and a June that must have been a nightmare to their supporters. Their teams were not only short victories; they were short of per-
big 蟲 sonalities. Gover has and big body and
exceptional
heart.
ed; Brooks is a "character"; one
speed:
or
two
pihera
are
outside
the
stereotyped, but it is not necessary Sec the old
to look at the past through magnifying glass to
covery,
Surrey standing out very large as compared with the new, And Kent's fall has been even more lumentable. some re- Recently there has been
tenm but we have seen a that crumbled and tottered from the old efficiency-a stop-gap captain, a shadowy Woolley, a side half com- posed, of recruits.
All
teams, it may be said, periodic- ally have their bad tunes. Patience, and the road turns. But it has been pathetic to wander round the plea- santly rural grounds of Kent and to find a once enthusiastle public, so arrogantly proud of their side in Reasons of triumph, openly deriding their cricketers in their hour of fallure, Under the trees of beautiful Tunbridge Wells loyalty was absent. Heroes of other days were barracked. Even Woolley, one time Idol of Adols, was requested to "pack up and play marbles." And at the Oval have heard members who ought to know better declare that they were (Continued on Page 9.)
semi-final of the champtonship.
FINE BADMINTON PLAYER
Bobby Riggs In Tennis Comeback
The
is the ver
knows
what cumstances, or any sort of defence.
DEFENCE SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC
while chceseparing was adopted once
the
footballer,
aban-
There will certainly be no play in the mixed doubles this afternoon and the odds against the "A" Division programme being fulfilled to-morrow at about 100 to 1.
note
Paynter, E. (Lancashire) Hardstaff, J. (Notts) Hutton, L. (Yorkshire) Matthews, A. D. (Northants) Compton, D. (Middlesex) Goddard, T. W. (Gloucester) England has already won one Test match against New Zealand and
In a criminal court, the law de- mands that a newspaper shall give as fair n report of the defence as of the prosecution. Because
A programme has been arranged The dominating note behind the the
Association's arbitary policy, this is staging of last year's Interport was made toinlly impossible in the case for the entire week, but there will!
unless have to be a general improvement in Toney. It lured the H.K.F.A. into a policy of parsimony which left our of an offending
alled. Shanghal visitors bewildered and not the case be brought before the at-the weather if any of it is to be ful tention of the Council, as happened a little disgusted. Curiously enough,
twice or
last season.
HARDCOURT CHAMPIONSHIPS The by Usually the affair is settled where generosity should have been
as the Committee, and
In the meantime, the U.S.R.Ç, are Emergency the keynote, almost reckless expendi- ture was made on other items which committee's meetings are closed to calling for entries for the hardcourt The entry forms Press, the offending player's championships. have been reasonably eur-the could
case is never known to the public, have now been sent to all clubs, and Robert L. Riggs, "Bobby" to fans
talled.
influenced in intending competitors should which is naturally of the tennis world, is a most pecullar
on the earlier that the closing date Is August 15. net player. Fresh from school Bobby
The H. K. F. A. has indicated an judging the mon stepped out and copped the boy's out-
drive this next season, newspaper statements which have
Although offcially only one entry door junior championship in 1935, economy following Frankle Parker, Don Budge There will be no complaint against this not even the saving point of being
has been received-L. Goldman and and Gene Mako in the order named. unless the Association permits it toomclat reports of the incident.
That's really putting your name in become a dominating influence at the
It is not suggested that players do. L Sullivan for the doubles--I a number of of expense the elite of tennisdom for everyone pr
controlling and conduct- recalls the fact that his three pretoy the game on proper and progres- not receive a fair tribunal before the understand that quite
chlet Emergency Commlitee, but because Recreio and K. C. C. players intend in camera, the to take part. Among them are J. decessors just returned to the United sive lines. The Association's States after grabbing the Davis Cup concern should be first the players the meetings are
obinin ค fair. Gonsalves and A. V. Remedios, A. V. from England.
which it controls, and secondly the player
Goseno and B. Gosano from the Recreio, E. This youngster Riggs skyrocketed public, which, by its regular con- iribunal before the general public,
damning. to fame last year when he took tributions, helps to keep the Associa- whose opinion, after all, can be very Frankle Parker's national clay courts tion in existence.
What is more, it is believed that Is true the H. K. F. A. Is not championship away from him and at the the same time dubbed himself as ilke a salaried board of directors. by giving full publicity to such mis- DAS starting this year as a great |
U.S.A. Davis Cup hope.
work done by its officials is cases, a deterrent to future possibility he made a tour of the voluntary and invariably has as its conduct may well be created, as it
reward more abure than
comis possible numbers of offenders south and the cast and proceeded, to play himself right out of the list of pilments. Nevertheless those officials would react more sharply to pub- ful licity than to merely a suspension voluntarily offered to
from play. possibilities by getting consistently have
complete reversal of task which is primarily a duty
footballers and their supporters.
The following programme of mat- Other factors
One does not advocate that the G should
in Lhc Hongkong Tennis RAIN secondary place. To serve football Press should be allowed to publish ches has been re-arranged for this
the indiscriminately matters which are week for football's sake should be concentrated aim of the Association clearly better served if they remain League:
secret to the Association. But this during the 1037-38 season.
beaten form.
In
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Maybe he's on the right track now and with this fresh victory in the Seabright invitation tournament, he may climb right back to the top.
DURING THIS HOT AND TIRING WEATHER YOUR SYSTEM NEEDS A 'PICK ME UP AFTER THE DAY'S
TOIL IS OVER, SO
MAKE IT A 'DOUBLE'
DEWAR'S
BUT BE SURE YOU GET
LABEL
WHITE
SOLE AGENTS:
A. S. WATSON & COY., LTD.
take
not dous
certain
C. Fincher and G. Leslie Ames, another Test selec Bodiker, G. Clarke and G. C. Burnett, tlon. A, Crawford and S. A. Gray among drawn the other. England therefore needs only to draw to win the rubber. others from the K. C. C. -
-Reuter.
HONGKONG LEAGUE Matches Re-Arranged For The Week
"A" DIVISION (TUESDAY) is no argument for the Press being Hongkong CC v. Univeralty totally excluded from Emergency Club de Tecreto v. United Services N.C.
v. Chiriead RC. Committee meetings. The question Kowloon C.C.
v. Beuth China 'A.A. as to whether
subject Indian B.C.
"B" DIVISION (WEDNESDAY) should not be reported by the Press
University
v. Bouth China A.A. would depend, as is customary, on
Chinese R.C.
V. Cralgengower, C.C. Chairman's ruling.
Kowloon Indians v. Kowloon c.c. llongkong C.C.
v. Club de Recreio "" DIVISION (THURSDAY) The Press, generally, I am con- fident, would appreciate the privilege South China 6.A. v. Army T.C. V. Fladio B.C. of attending Emergency Committee Craigengower C.C. v. Chinese N.C.. (1)
Chinese R.C. (3)
v. Kowloon Toni meetings and to give fair and un- Kowloon C.C.
v. Indian B biassed reports
mis Club de Recrelo regarding
"D" DIVISION (YRIDAY)
v. Polica .c. demeanours by players. I am equal- ly sure that if this be permitted, it Chinese it.C.
Craigengower C.C. v. Kowloon Indians a useful contribution South China A A. v. Indian J.C will make
7. Civil Service C.C. towards the aim of better and Kewloon C.C.
HOME Chub de Recrelo cleaner football in Hongkong.
BOWLS WASHED
OUT
L
SOCCER'S PROFITS AND LOSSES
Good Financial State Of Clubs Revealed
London.
The prosperity of football is re- flected in the financial returns of the clubs. In all parts of the country last season attendances were higher than ever before.
Arsenal's balance sheet shows a nominal proat of £497, but it is evident that about £30,000 made,
was
Brentford is richer by £4,175, their gate receipts of £47,380 belag a record.
West Ham. had a
balance of
to which has to be added which was not distributed
last season.
Chelsea gained £7,700.
This
Tollenham Hotspur is one of the few clubs to reveal a loss. amounted to £4,000.
TENNIS TITLE
Bromwich Beaten In German Tourney
Hamburg, Aug. 7.
the Australlan Vivian McGrath, tennis champion and member of this year's Davis Cup team, reached the Anal of the German Men's Singles Championship to-day, by beating his
young compatriot Jack Bromwich in
straight sets by acores of 6-1, 6-4, 8-3. Bromwich In an earlier round,
sensation by eliminating chused a
Cramm, the German champion and Davis Cup PREVENTS BIG Baron Gottfried von
MATCH
ace.Reuter's Bulletin.
Owing to the Inclement weather,! the Lawn Bowls League. programme on Saturday was washed out, thus preventing for the third time this between Kowloon schson the clash Docks and the Club de Recreio.
The Indian R.C. require only two! more points to be assured of the Second Division Championship. Duo'
at Soo- to play the Kowloon C.C. kunpoo, they were expected to obtain these points over the week-end, but. it la now probable that they will not get them until later in the season.
USE
Danderine
FOR
DRY SCALP AND FALLING
HAIR