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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1938.
EXCELLENT CRICKET PLAYED OVER THE WEEK-END
VARSITY PAST
EXTENDED BY PRESENT
ENJOYABLE ENCOUNTER ON POKFULAM GROUND (By "R. Abbit"
I regret that these nutes, have been held over for twenty-fours hours owing to a combination of difficulties which could not have been foreseen. On Monday last printed an account of the Club and Army match but I had O op- purtunity
deal with anything was, however, some excellent cricket.
to
else. There
The usual gaine was played be tween Past and Present at the University ground und tooking at
EL
the names I should have aid that the Pat had an easy thing
sitle They had quite a powerful
Anderson, E. including D. J. N. Ziminera, Tinker Let Freddie Zimmern, A. Baker and C. W. Lam mong others. Batting first Ander- with son scored 05 runs out of 199, wit W. Hong Sling and Mr. Extras next highest scorers with 21 and 20 res- pectively. Ng and Teoh had a streat dent of bowling but it was left to to Tsui, who went on first change. fake live for 34, while Tech's figures were three for 52 in 17 overs,
The present University icam shaned a certain improvement 171 collective strength. The first bids- men all made double figures and Pani added to his laurels by making GG
respectable runs. The
score of 160 was reached hut Ander- son, who was the sixth bowler to be tried, took five wickets for 22 runs. It is curious that on each side there should have been one batanan who did so well and who also gut five wickets.
JUNIOR NON-LEAGUE MATCH-
The Hongkong -Club, were pretty well at full strength-with the ex- ception of E. J. R. Mitchell-when they took on the Army second. It wh a close game and the Army... who only made 106, got home by 12 runs. For the Club, Swain look
No Ban On Wade
Rumours that Tom Wade. the Essex
wicket- county keeper, might be banned by his club from taking part in a wrestling tournament were dispelled recently by an of- ficial statement.
The club pointed out that Wade asked for permission a fortnight before to take up wrestling and the committee granted it.
BOXER WINS BY K. O.
Receipts admirers
By Trevon Wignally
London, Dec. 10. mean nothing to
negro boxer, who not permitted to Night for a British itte."
British-born of Tommy Martin,
the
the
Is
A few weeks ago, when he was matched with Hans Luzek, as Aw trium, 260 of his Deptford supporters Sporting Club tournament at Earl's Court.
Presentation of the Bull Shleid to Fortress Engineers by Mr. Gifford Hull, late Lieutenant Colonel By the R.E., now with Shing Man Dant. It was received by Lieut. Cal. L. £. Reld, who was acting for Col. Gowland. All ranks of the R.E. were invited to tea and refreshments by Mr. Rull in the Kowloon F.C. eluh-house after the presentation. (Photo: Ming Yuen).
NEW STADIUM "HOUSE FULL TO BE 163,000 Moving a Station to White City
London will have largest covered stadium in the world when extensions to the White City are completed.
Brigadier-General A. C. Critchley, managing director of the Stadium company, announced recently that the new scheme, which will be finished in two years, will increase the accom- modation to 163,000.
In the spring the White City Stadium informed the Football As- sociation that they would be glad to make arrangements for the Cup Final to be held there.
A Stadium official said:
"We have not heard whether Cup Finals will be played at the White
CHINA BOAT
FOR WORLD
City, and the decision to extend did SAILING
not depend on this.
"We hind to put up house full'
three for 32 and, with Stoker, bore paid for admission to the National notlees at the Greyhound Derby and
and more room is essential." the International Athletic meeting,
TITLE
Hearts Assume Leadership
London, Jan. 4.
In the first Division of the Scottish Football League, Hearts, playing at home, de- feated Falkirk to-day by a goal. to nil.
As a result of this victory, Hearts have gone to the head of the table, a point ahead of Celtic-Reuter,
Hongkong Badminton Championship
TO BE CONDUCTED
ONCE AGAIN
Strickland A Step Nearer
Fight With Farr
JEERS FOR POOR SHOW
(By Fred Dartncil)
Maurice Strickland, of New Zealand, beat Al Delaney, of Canada, on points at Harringay last month in an eliminating fight over 10 rounds for the British Empire heavy-weight champion- ship held by Tommy Farr.
It was a very poor fight and the crowd jeered and clapped ironically.
At the weigh-in' Strickland was 13st. 51⁄2lb, and Delancy 12st. 13lb.
Before the fight began Farr, who is also British heavyweight champion, was introduced into the ring. He shook hands with both the fighters, but did not extend the compliment to Ted Broadribb, his late manager, who was seconding the New Zea- lander.
LAWN TENNIS
FACING FACTS
L.T.A.Take
Steps
Delaney, who had about half a stone the worse of the weight, had the best of the opening round, when Strickland appeared nervous.
NO DECENT BLOWS
Neither man lift a hard blow dur- ing this or the second round. In the third round there was something more to the patute of the spectators, who had been a little Impatient, uml not without reason.
Strickland
Ho
and
improved and, then Delaney hit him with a right, whipped up fine upper-cul scored also with some excellent straight lefts,
Delaney did well in the fifth with two swinging lefts to the head. He danced about on his feet in stylish fashion, but after taking a couple of rights himself, relapsed Into a
MOMENTOUS passive mood. Strickland's round.
MOVE
(By F., Burrow')
The New Zealander had gained some conficience now, but Delaney countered with a swift right hand to the jaw. I think Strickland was putting more power into his blows, but It was not a very thrilling fight, and the crowd at this stage began to clup ironically.
The
REFEREE SPEAKS
Two very significant announce- menis were made at the recent council meeting of the L.T.A. The|
spectators probably did not First of these was that, in con- stop to reflect that as an official eli- nection with the Davis Cup and minator for the British Empire, Wightman Cup, a suitable num-Championship this fight meant a lot ber of players of both sexes will to both men. This did not excuse be selected to be put into train the wretched enterprise shown and ing early in the New Year, with a the referee at the beginning of the view to the selection of teams to seventh round called upon the two represent Great Britain." The men to make it more worthy of the second was that it has been de- occasion. But the fight continued to elded to invite the ranked players irritate by its lack of skill. of both sexes to meet representa- So far as Strickland was con- tives of the council twice yearly cerned, he was but a pale ghost of The meetings will be presided the man who put up such a fine over by Sir Samuel Hoare, presi- show against Walter Neusel in his dent of the Lawn Tennis Assocla lust fight here.
At a meeting of the Hongkong Badminton Association last evening. it was decided to conduel Colony championships again this season. One important decision in connection the brunt of the bowling. The
with these was reached. Jatter was in great form with the ball and his figures read 12-2-37-7.
NO CUP FINALS-YET
A boat is going from China to race neutral courts, eontrary to last season All matches will be played on If he can get back to the general Last night 600 rolled up in a spe-
There is, however, no question of
in the world's 18-footer champion- when matches, form he has played at the beginning clally chartered feet of motor coaches Cup Finals being played at the ship, at Sydney next year,
save those of the of last Season, I think the Club for the return battle. Lazek, how White City for at least seven years.
quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, second will be a team to be reckoned ever, did not appear, and was le
An official of the Football Associa She is the Koko, owned by Mr. were played on the court of the first; with very seriously in League putised by the Battersen
nomination hos homed players in each bracket. veteran tion said to the News Chronicle A. E. Tipper. Her
been received by matches. Swain, 1 understand, light-heavy-weight Frank Hough. recently:
the New South Wales 18 Fouters' Saill; League.
Club de Recreio, King's College, wishes to play for them regularly
"A contract was made in 1923 to
St. John's Cathedral, Talkoo, and tion, with a view to a full and free) Strickland won the eighth round, and will a asset.
When Hough is not living in train hold Cup Finals at Wembley for 21 Mr. Tipper, an Australian, is Kowloon Tong will For-the-Club-only-S-Robb--by nor fi hune bit tight-years-and-iliis in-binding. The prominent racehorse-ounce of Tien-hewan one we be used by the
discussion of any points of in- but only by the tentative use of his "terests that may arise from time-to-long left." could do anything at all for he made bott was his third in seven days, question of a Kround, when this isin. He has had extensive sailing courts for matches.
time."
Delancy seemed to have no de- 45 ou
out of the 85 which came from which means that he is always ready contract expires, is under considera-experience on Sydney Harbour.
A sub-committee was appointed toj These intentions of the council, if fence against this not very formida- the bat. I observe that the Club to take on anybody or sub, for any- tion, but no decision has been were one short if these scores were body,
A further nomination from New make all arrangements in connection really carried into effect, can hardly ble factor. reached."
The crowd became Zealand, the fourth, is Mr. E. Carr's with the championships, those serv-fail to do good. But whether they
more ribald correct.
71 AGAINST K.O.
The re-designed White City The Indian second eleven who
Stadium will have 40,500 seats and. But she is a fully decked ing on the committee being Messrs. do so or not, the council will, at any than ever now. have been doing very well recently Last Tuesday I had occasion to standing room for 116,500
doubtful if the A. L. Fisher, M. A. Oliveira, H. Kew rate, no longer be open to the two people. In League matches do not seem to use the term "My josh" in referring There will be covered places for League will accept the entry. und S. A. Gray.
reproaches so often levelled at them be able to get going in friendlies. to a heavyweight fuht at Harrin-| 120,000.
The three other New Zealandi Yesterday's meeting was presided while most of the other nations an- during the last few years; first, that The Navy second eleven-and ity.
MORE TRAINS, LONGER ROADS buats coming are Manene (Cover by the Rev. J. R. Higgs,
xious to win Davis Cup honours pro- last round was Football pitch, greyhound track) Dennis), Riptide (C. Skelton) seems to me to be a very second eleven-pol 103 and it was enough.
To-day 1 employ it again, but for and running track are to be im- Vanlele (C. Hardman).
vide their teams with a course of mendous. cheer of relief went up, 1. Ali was run out for 7 and it looks thirty years have I seen
a vastly different reason. Not in proved and placed nearer the centre
training, wo have never yet done so and when it was ended with the ver- WORLD TITLE CONDITIONS to me as if run making in LRC remarkable affair that the Martin-
a more of the arena.
in any definite organised way; and, dict going-properly so-to Strick- second depended on its knocking up
Arrangements are being made to
Conditions for the race, subjeét toj A big score.
Hough thriller. As i
deal with the traffle problem. The ratification by the Brisbane League, was, M. i. Razack made 35 not out and the
London Passenger Transport Board have been announced. It was expected, especially by the is seeking skle were out for BD runs.
powers to transfer the 600 from Deptford, thal
Martin Wood
GENERAL
teran
#
In holding over notes on the lab who possessed a size) extra train services will be run.
craft, and it is
aract
The title will be contested in three
Each heat winner will receive £25, second £14, third £7, and fourth £4.
I would make short work of the veod Lane Underground station to leats for £250 prize money.
1 position opposite the Stadium and reputation before the negro-i
There will also be a better Metro- rat were boxing gloves. The bet-politan line service.
It is hoped to ting was 7-1 against Martin being arrange for parking room for 10,000 on the schoul | knocked out. Judge of the sensa cars.
natel D. B. S. against Mr. B. D. Lay's eleven as I have just received some general notes
cricket and I must find time to put
tion, then, wher Martin was knocked Ronds will be extended to deal them in order. These will appear out ofter taking fourteen long counts. with motor traffe.
in due course.
In the meantime 11 hove rarely seen a man go down
Tu
Some
trust to-morrow account--chiefy one-of a very amusing game which Icok place on Sunday last. Avoid init on the one hand the law of libel and on the other the dullnest of entire truth I shall endeavour to place on record the only match in which I have ever played on bolli sites.
so often and get up, and it is a polni
Bistic of interest that the majority of the)
English Girls' Hockey
punches that flattened Martin were to the stomach,
Two weeks ago Martin's fight with the Austrian Lazek lusted only nine- ty seconds. Ils bout with Hough) Was of longer duration but Martin) was down on the canvas for over) 100 seconds while taking his four-i teen counts.
This is all the more remarkable
ture was 101 and that an hour be- fore he was due to fight he seriously contemplated calling off the battle.
G. P. Hughes' Davis Cup Retirement
The greatest aggregate point scorer? will get £50 and the world cham-] pionship cup, the second £28, third £14, and fourth £8.
The entry fee will be £5. The title must
be raced for ul leust every second year, and will be contested on a course selected by the owner of the boat holding it.
Sailing rules of the New South Wales and Brisbane Leagues will govern the events,
of
Mr. H. S. Vanderbili, Owner Ranger, the successful America's Cup defender, advised that owing to pre- vious arrangements he would not be able to compete for the world title.
G. P. Hughes announced recent- when it is recalled that when Houghly that he will not play in any more elimbed into the ring his tempera- Davis Cup lawn tennis tournaments. The first race will be on Sydney)
"I am Bnished with Davis Cup Harbour on January 23, 25, and 30.
inter- own tennis, but not with
On January 20 all bonts will sult national lawn tennis," he said in an In the Anniversary itegatta's Inter- interview. "My reasons for this national 18-footer Handicap, for FOUR KNOCKDOWNS
step are, first, that And my busi- which the League has added £100) ness duties increasing, and, secondly, | prizu money, From the start he walked into 1 do not think that by staying on Martin as though he were indulging for another your I would be helping general problem of The proposed tour of the English a training spin and although he at all in the women's hockey tenin next year is was himself heavily punished he finding a new team likely to be cancelled by the Aus-ever at any time weerned in danger tralian Council.
Tour Unlikely
They were to have arrived in April to play matches as part of the 180th Anniversary Celebrations.
Latest advice is, however, that they cannot. arrive before early August, because they have accepted
of being put down. The fight was "I want to emphasise, however, sensational that some of the that this la not the end of my lawn spectators seemed to be in a delirium tennis career."
and
In
orie
Sen: Lizana May Visit Australia
a greater contrast to some of Hughes, who is in his 35th year, well be imagined. those recently witnessed could not played his first match for Britain, in the Davis Cup agalust Poland in There were also four knockdowns several events on the Continent and 1920, and in the following year won a seven weeks' tour of New Zealand. In the contest between the young took W. T. Tilden to four sets. beginning at the end of May.
Irishman Dom Lydon and Max Hod addition to his success
In singles
Melbourne. "The English decision is very dissetts, of Leicester. Hodgetts tool play he soon became known appolating," said Mrs. Davy, hon. them all and was finally knocked of the finest doubles players in the the US, women's singles tiles, and Senorita Anila Lizana, holder of hecretary of the Australian Women' out in the second round after being world, and in 1033 he was a mem-Chilean champion, will probably Hockey Council.
hopelessly outclassed. This was ber of the British team which boat visit Australia next year. We had already selected the Lydon's sixth knocic out in seven France in the Challenge Round and Australian team to meet them." weeks, and his great promise as won back the Davis Cup after many Norman Brookes) sald at a meeting The president of the LITAV. (Mr. It In
that possible
other heavyweight must now be conceded. years. It was in 1933 also that he of the council that she had pramlood some international side wit be invited. It is the intention of Ted Broad- won the French doubles title with the visit when he was abroad re-
But there will be a condition, that ribb, who is managing Lydon, to rea- Fred Perry, and reached the last cently. the matches be played early in trict him to frequent six-round con- eight at Wimbledon. Aprit, as the Anniversary Celebra- tests for the next twelve months. tions Council has agreed to make fly then he thinks the Irishman will
a contribution towards expenses." be ready to win the Bellish tille.
The British Davis Cup players, He is captained louring teams Bunny Austin-and-Charles-Haro, to South Africa, Australin and Now also told him they hoped to visit Zenland.
Australia shortly.
HARRIER - Howard (Wreck) Welch of Cornell University winning the Intercollegiato A. A. A. A. cross-country race over a rain-soaked course in Van Cort- Inndt Park. · New York City. While he carried away the indi- vidual crown, Michigan Stato piled up enough points to take the fifth consecutive team cham........ plonship and permanent posses- sion of the trophy,
that the couneli has been of touch" with the
secoch "out
too
has
for
WHAT DID FARR THINK?
seriously
The bout was certainly not taken by the, fans. When the announced a tre-
land, there was booing.
As for Tommy Forr, whose Em- to be in the pire title is supposed balance against these challengers, ho must have been highly amused by the night's entertainment (?).
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION COUNCIL MEETING
players of the game.
With regard to the first of these propositions. It is fairly obvious that, in these days of universal training, an untrained team goes on to the court at a very considerable disnd- vantage against a team which. been practising and training months beforehand. If the winning- back of the Davis Cup and the Wightman Cup Is considered to be vital item in the pro
programme of the
A it netivities, t tennin country's Inwn may therefore be taken almost as Hockey Association Council will he an uxiom that training is of the first held in St. Andrew's Church Hall to- Importance. There are, of course, morrow (Thursday) at ¤ p.m. a good many (perhaps old-fashioned) people who wonder whether the win-
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meeting
ot the
Hongkong
ning of these two international corn- But "training" is not a matter of petitions has not assumed too high on a week or a fortnight. To be thor- importance in the game; but it is oughly effective it is a matter of fairly certain that those who hold months. How many of our players such a view are in a minority, and it will be able to afford to devote all is certainly no time to proclaim it this time and attention to a train- when we have just lost the Davis ing which, in the majority of cases, Cup after holding it for four years, will be time spent In vain so far as and have not succeeded in winning
the Wightman Cup for the last seven
years.
TRAINING AND COACHING
Moreover, from the finuncial point
actually getting into the Davis Cup or Wightman Cup teams In con- comed? That is, however, a ques- tion for the LT.A. and the players themselves to determine. It is not Casy one to answer: but even
An
of view, both of these competitions those who fall will be better equip- I nowadays loom so largely in the an-ped for play in such competitions as
nual receipts of the countries which remain open to them. fake part in them that they ennnot
The idea of the twice-a-year con-
be disregarded. That being so, the ferences between the leading players counell have very properly decided of the Council of the L.T.A., to talk to do all in their power to win again; treely over matters In connection and, in modern conditions, to begin with the game, is a thoroughly good by undertaking the training of much one. It is, indeed, practical politics. players as seem to be the most like. There is ittle doubt that, if theso Ly to provide the best available discussions prove to be, as the an- teams.
I am taking it for granted out (and I would be inclined nouncement of them indientes, "full that "training" in this
connection
means physical training, not
Lend
to add, "frank"!), the representatives conching, Fitness in the thing to be of the council will gain an Insight nimed for the roundness of wind into any matters concerning ile and llinb that will
carry player well-being of the game as to which right through a long match; not their present knowledge does not
very far. At the same time, merely that burst of brilliance which wins the first set, or even the first they inust not forget that the ideas two sets of a five-sets match, and and oplalons of the leading players then leaves the player (ns we have in the country may be far from coin- Reen on several occasions in big rident with those of the rank and matches this yea
year) so exhausted that file of players-the tens of thousands the rest of the match is merely a gift of those whose Interests, ought not to his opponent. A man who is start to be disregarded by a body with the Ing to run a mile race does not start authority of the L.T.A., which is the off by running the first hundred guardian of the game as a whole In yards in 11 sec,” -
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