THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 1937.
RESTRICTING HOURS OF TEST MATCHES
Move To Reduce Time Before Lunch
London, Nov. 18.
Writing in the Evening Standard, Mr. Bruce Harris says that the rejection by the Marylebone Cricket Club of the proposal that the Test matches during the 1938 Australian tour of England should be played over five-day periods may mean that the time for the matches will be even shorter than it was during the 1934 tour.
Mr. Harris says that negotiations are afoot to reduce
play before lunch by half an hour on the second, Jerry Bergen, singing "Voom. Voom," one of the four hit tahes in "This third, and fourth days of each Test match.
This, with matches till limited to four days, will ma that the total time will be reduced by an hour and n half.
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"Buth England unct Australla favour the reduction of the long two and a half hour spell before lunch,"!
adda. "Cricket followers will welcome the change as entirely rea- sonable if an extra day is allowed. As it is, the reduction will only in- crease the prospects of drawn gömtes, i which nobody wants.”
Speaking in favour of reduced | time of play before lunch, Mr. A.
P. F. Chapman, the former English
CHINALIGHT REPORTS
BIG PROFIT
Dividends For Share-Holders
Test caplain, told the representative | The nineteenth ordinary yearly of The Argus that a two-hour stretch meeting of shareholders of the before lunch made it easier for China Light and Power Company, captain in us: his bowlers according Ltd.. will be held at the head-offee to some plan.
St. George's Building, on Monday, December 29 at noon for the purpose of receiving a statement of accounts and the report of the Directors for the financial year ended September 30, 1837, and electing Directors and
"You might think that u sile would have sufficient bowlers to spread over two and a half hours," he said, "but it is not co when two batsmen are well set and scoring freely."
auditors.
The profit on the year's working "Doped wickets are widely blamed amounts to $1,414,175.03, and after for the many drawn matches in the including transfer fees, etc., and past," the Evening Standard corres-allowing for Directors' und Auditors' pondent states. "The Test wickets fees, depreciation, etc., the nel proft at Leeds and Old Trafford are so is $952:104.54
hopelessly over-prepared that both; The Directors recommend the de- teams take the field convinced, bestelaration of a dividend of 50 cents fore play has actually begun, that per share on the "Old" Shores and there will be no result,
37.47 cents per share on the 1030- Insule shares. absorbing
"Unless something is den: soon the $805,000, position, will be even worse next summer, as the methods at Old Traf ford are being transplanted to the i Trent Bridge ground at Nottingham. If Marylebone leaves the groundsmen to their own, devlees none four-day matches will ever be fin- ihed."
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SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
The
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about
FANLING GOLF
Stubbs Shield Results
First round matches in the Stubbs Shield were played at Fanling over | the week-end and resulted as follow: Dodwell and Co. received a walk- over from the RN. Hospital.
J. D. Hutchison and Co, bent Unlon Insurance Co. at the 19th.
The three genilemen” above are, Wally Vernon, Romo Vinterni, and
Way, Pienso," which is now showing at the Albambra Thestre with Mary Livingstone, Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Bolly Grable in the leading - roles
Little Pancho Signs
For
Foreign Battles
Jerry Zucker, American Sportsman, To Groom Filipino For Title
Manila, Dez, 2 They've brought Riem to Manha from many parts of the world to do battle with Little Pancho, bantains weight champion the Orlent, but the result has always been the same --the invaders went down in defeat before the prowess of the great litt Filipino Aghter.
The last lo try for Poncho's crown was the featherweight champion of the Hawaiinn Islands, Joe Velarou. but after ten rounds of battle Little Pancho's hund was again raised. He had spotted his opponent about six pounds, a couple of inches in height und some reach too but it made not the slightest bit of difference' be- cause they all look alike to the bun- tam king.
Yesterday afternoon, Jerry Zucker, 'American sportsman who has been mixed up in the boxing game for a number of years and knows the whys and wherefores, signed Little Pan- eho to a three-year contract, with an additional option for two mort years.
Zucker has big plans for his new protege that include visits to England, South Africa, Franer and the United States. He's confident of the cham- plon's ability for he has scen him in action. England has been hankering to see the Filipino for sonictime in February when he and his new manager leave Manila. The contract starts on Jamary 5, 1938.
ENGLAND'S INTEREST
The reason England wants to such the Filipino so badly is due to the
P.W.D. received a walk-over trom fact it was
Vacuum.
Socony
Davie Boug and Co. received a
walk-over frum It.A. (Lyemun).
Thirteenth Extra. Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY, _on_Saturday, 1812 December,
1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at Pacife at 19th.
1
1.30 p.m.
By Order,
Lowe, Bingham and Matthews re- evived a walk-over from the Harbour TOMee.
Chartered Banks beat Canadian
1
Confederation Life Insurance bent Harry Wicking and Co. 2 and 1.
Bank Line beat 11.K. Tramways 6
and 5
5.
C. B. BROWN,
1.M.S. Cornflower beat H.K. and Lecretary, Shanghai Bank. Hongkong, 13th December, 1937.
TO-MORROW
KEN'S CLEANING UP THE COUNTRY!
LITTLE PANCHO
BADMINTON LEAGUE
Recreio "A" Beat The
Chinese Y.M.C.A.
Playing on their own court, the Club de Recreto “A” beat the Chinese Y.M.C.A. by seven sets to two in the "A" division of the Badminton League, Scores:
L. A. Carvalho and M. A. Silva the immortal Pancho (Recreio "A") beat P. II. Wong and Villa, brother of Little Pancho, who C. E. Chng 21-18, lost to Y. C. Au took the world's fyweight crown and F. Koh 19-21, beat II. Koh and from the head of another of the S. Y. Hon 21
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WEEK-END
CRICKET
FEATS
Many Notable Performances
The following were the leading performers in local cricket over the week-end:
D. Hung (C.C.C. 2nd
v. Army "A"
SMALL GIFTS
OF
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BATTING
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L. D. Kilbee (H.K.C.C.) v.
Capt. "Whitmarsh (Navy) v. Volunteers
101
81
L S. A, Fynn (Navy 2nd XI) v. Aimy ""
70
I. A (LRC. 2nd XI) K.C.C.
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55*
M. 1. Raznek (1.R.C. 2nd XI)
"Imperial" Model No. 2
v. K.C.C.
53
Nickel-Plated Throughout
$18.90
A. E. Perry (C.S.C.C.) v.
R.E.
50+
A R. Abbas (LR.C.) H.K.C.C.
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$33.75
Lieut. Colman (Navy)
Volunteers
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D. McLellan (C.S.C.C.)
R.E.
43
W. H. Calledge (C.S.C.C.) v.
R.E.
42
T.
E. Yeoh University Assn.
(C.C.C.)
These Super Brushes are made of Pure Badger Hair.
42*
5. M. Northcote (Army "A")
v. C.C.C. 2nd XI
41
A. T. Lee (University Assn.)
v. C.C.C.
40
SMALL BRUSH 314 In. ligh $10.00 MEDIUM BRUSH 3% in. High $12.50 LARGE BRUSH 4 in. High
$15.00
E. 1. Gosuno (Recrelo) v. C.C.C.
30
Α.
Tudor (R:E) v. C.SC.C.
30
Baker
(L.R.C.)
H.K.C.C.
36
36
F. K. Lec (C.C.C.)
University Assn.
• Not Out.
+ Retired.
BOWLING
E. A. R. Alves (Recreio 2nd XI) v. C,5.C.C....... ... ....
J. P. McGowan (C.S.C.C. 2nd XI) v. Recreio
1. All (1.R.C. 2nd XI) v. K.C.C.
Lag, Tel. Wood (Navy 2nd XI v. Army "B" ...
M. R. Swain (ILK.C.C.) v. I.R.C.
Lieut. Cotninn (Navy) v. Volunteers
Sub. Lieut. Kyrke (Navy) v. Volunteers
F. Baker (C.S.C.C.) V. R.E.
A. M. Prota (Recreto) v. C.C.C.
C. Pope (Police) v. H.K.. C.C 2nd XI
G. E. R. Divett (H.K.C.C. 2nd XI) ......
# for 2
6 for 28
6 for 35
5 for 36
5 for 41
4 for 12
4 for 13
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4 for 15
4 for 19
4 for 35
4 for 32
4 for 39
4 for 44
(Army
3 for 11
B. G. Baker (Police) v. II.K.C.C. 2nd XI
J. M. A. Ramjahn (LR.C.
2nd XI) v. K.C.C.
Sgt. Bloomfield "A") v. C.C.C.
P. J. Billimorin (C.C.C.) v. Recreto
Pte. Hatfield (Army "A")
G. Winch (C.C.C.) University Asst.
greatest Byweights the world has M. A. Oliveira und J. J. Remedios! ever produced, Britain's
n's Jimmy Recreio A beat Wong-and-Chng-v-C.C.C. Wilde. For that reason it is no 21-14, beat Au and Koh 21-11, beat wonder that Pancho Villa's brother: Koh and Han 21-12. a great little battler, would be re- eelved by England's fight fans with the for rent of interest and a hope
revenge. Pancho has been under the direc- ton of Max Chamorro during his past fights in Manila and Max, after Royal Corps of Signals beat Educa-hearing Jerry Zucker's proposition and plans, agreed that It would he Royal Army Ordnance Corps beat grand opening for the Air Ministry one up.
champion
tion Department 6 and 5.
BOGEY (PAR) POOL
!
The Bogey (Par) Pool played on the Old Course at Funilug on Decem- ber 11 and 12 was won by N.D. Lloyd
(8), who was two down. There were 27 entries.
ADAMSON CUP
G.T. May, with a SCOTC 78-15-63, qualified for the Adam- zon Cup, played at Happy Valley on December 3- Other scores were A.E. Clarke 78-12-66; 11. Cook 93-2468; and J. Cook 93-24-00. There were 18 entries.
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
of the Orient and he wouldn't stand in the way of national opportunity. Zucker 13 very optimistic. lie won't pit the Filipino against second- raters. His Idea Is pit him against the top-notchers for
to
Man's
H. A. Barros and II.' A. Alves (Recreio "A") beat Wong and Chng 21-18, lost to Au and Koh 22-24, beat Koh and Hon 21-2.
their
REFEREES' CHAIRMAN
BACK AGAIN
3 for 17
3-for-18-
V.
I.R.C.
J. R. Way (H.K.C.C.) V.
G. Souza
Recreio
(0.0.0.)
Pay. Mid. Byng (Navy 2nd XI) v. Army "B"
A. R. Abbas (LK.C.) v. H.K.C.C.
Coombes (Army "B") v. Navy 2nd XI
W. L. Mackenzie (Volun-
teers) v. Navy
C. w
Lam (C,C.C. 2nd XI) v. Army "A"
G. Winch (C.C.C. 2nd XI) v. Army "A
the field Pancho should fight in in-ball Refereen Association will at Members of the Hongkong Foot-
1. D. Kilbee (Volunteers) asmuch as he's one of the best him the opportunity of welcoming back this evening tako meeting
v. Navy sclt. It will be champlon Denux their chairman Mr. T. G. Stokes, H.K.C.C.
A. R. Minu (LR.C.) V Lynch In England.
There was an article in the Bulle- | fri
from Home leave. The meeting is tin recently about Little Dado in the to take place at 8 p.m. in the Hong- States. the greatest of all and bright pro-second floor. It is expected that
was acclaimed one of Room He
kone Football Association office,
205,
Gloucester Buliding.
most interesting for Pancho fought terest to say in connection with spects are ahead of him. This is Mr. Stokes will have much of In- Dado four times, won three times what he saw of football in Eng and drew once.
Their last meeting was about u year ago at Osmena Park where Little Dado went down in defent
land.
b'fore his skilful opponent. He world's title, and he wants to return In the semi-finals of the Royal failed just as others have falled. to the Philippines sometime with a Hongkong Golf Club_championship The bantam king was just a little crown such as his brother wore. at Fanling yesterday, O. E. C. Martin too smart and a Hittle too good and He has every chance in the world beat A. E. Lissaman 2 and 1, and now he won't defend his title here and Filipino ring followers will wish D. S. Edward beat D. S. Robb 2 and any more. Instead he's starting out their champion; af huge success.----
on n campaign of his own, for the Manila Bulletin.
2.
3 for 20
3 for 26
3 for 27
3 for 20
3 for 42
3 for 45
3 for 47
3 for 47
.3 for $4
3 for 60
3 for 71
BADMINTON LEAGUE TIES
Three matches are down for decision in the "A" Division of the Hongkong Badminton League this evening. They are as follows:
University "B" King's College St. Andrew's
BRENAN
V. Recreio "B" v. Recreto "A"
v. Chincac "Y"
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