THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
HONGKONG TO BE REPRESENTED
ARRANGEMENTS
MADE FOR PARTICIPATION
MUNIFICENT GIFT BY H. E. THE GOVERNOR
(1у “Hull's Eye")
Hongkong will definitely be represented at the 1938 Imperial Bisley Meeting, in England, which will be held in July.
This is one of the highlights in a week full of news. of great interest to local riflemen.
I understand that arrangements have already been finalised for a Hongkong team to compete at Bisley, and we have an excellent chance of doing some good work in this, the first year we will be represented.
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1938,
AT 1938 BISLEY
The Houtkong S. I. tay team in the recent Inter-Colonial shoot. Standing:-Plc. E. J. Moss, .(1/Mkid's R.), L/St. E. J. Jordan, (1/Midd'x. 16), P. B. Gransión, (1/Seaforth), Cpl. Puran Singh. (H. K. P.). Sit- ting: L/Cpl. R. F. Langfurd. (1/Midd's. R.). 1/Cpl. T. F. Baker, '(1/Midd'x. K., Plc. A. IL. Cox; (1/hidd'x, R.), 2/14, A. O. Pultmau, (1/Midt'x. R.) (Captain of Team), Sit. V. W. Cooper, (1/Md'x, R.), P. o. Ir Richards. B.N. (Stonecutters), SJt. J. C. W. Biɛkell, R.M. (Stonecuiters). (Photo: Ming Yuen).
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By far the most important news | Association has expressed its eager-1 I am able to release this week, how- ness to resume these annual com- fact that two battalions have been ever, is an Itein concerning Ills Ex-petitions certain difleuitics, away in Shanghai. Fortunately, the celteney the Governor, Sir Geoffry which have hitherto prevented te depurture of these
been counterbalanced to some extent Narthcote. The patron of the long-sumption, have been overcome.
Equally interesting to Hongkong, by the fact that nearly 200 Individual kong ille Association has graciously
riflernen is a suggestion which has full members have joined from the consented to give a cash prize of $250 to the winner of the 1938 already been adopted in principle 1st Bn. The Middlesex Regiment, Governor's Prize-nt the local Annual for
Jual in
Far East Shoot Membership of the association is Meeting, whloh is scheduled for restricted to past and present mem- truly flourishing, and it is now with- April:
bers of IM. forces. The scheme out question the largest Rifle As- will embrace all British possessions cociation in the British Empire. In the Fur East,
Singapore Members, and over 7.500 Associate belleve, has embers-remarkable Ceylon,
figures when agreed to participate, and it is realised that Hongkong's Euro-i
the
other are awaited from
population centres. If an agreement is reached 20,000 at the outside. the first shoot will take place this
It is interesting to note that, since. year, probably in Hongkong. Far East Shoot will be fired the inception of the H.K.R.A., a total conditions laid down to red tinder of 001 individual Full Members live been enrolled, 194 members having services XX inatch at Bisley.
left the Colony.
This munificent gift should ensure record entry for the 1938-meeting.
arrangements for which are already Kuala Lumpur 1.5) 2ongkong, the end of 1837 there were 870 publ
that
In the hands of the I.K.R.A‚'s cap- able lion. Secretary, Major Streets.
His Excellency the Governor has always taken a keen interest in rile shooting, and attended the Imperial Meeting it Bisley Jast year. Sir personally took meeting a British Gulana. Che was Governor of that Colony before coming to Hongkong) team which won ont of the -työ Inter-Colonial matches.
A Counch meeting of the H.K.R.A. will b
behelf next week to discus the programme for the Annual Mect- ing, which will be held from April
11.
and Ceylan
The
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pean
does not exceed
A FEW GLIMPSES AT THE GAMES
Crowd of 64,000 See Great Struggle At Highbury
The Annual General Meeting of The Association Year Book is now! the Hongkong Rifle Association is scheduled to be held early in Febru- in the presses, and will be issued. In about W fortnight. This year's Issue Is the most comprehensive yet pub- ary, and it is anticipated that balance sheet Anancial position that the Association lished. It contains several new tea-Trance the croft of the int should be able to pay off the entire tures, including an illustrated section Prevailed. Beattie and
Club on Bisley: the S.M.R.C. (miniature
rife shooting) rules, and regulations scored
will show such
debt
on
the
played hard
against
COUNTY CRICKET ON SUNDAY?
There's A Demand-Also Strong Opposition
The Cricketer Annual the very excellent publication edited by Sir Pelham Warner, this year touches on two toples which are of the widest Interest. Most important is the opinion offered on the subject. of Sunday play in county maiches
It appears that last August Sir Home Gordon, long regarded as an authority on the game, advocated the beginning of county fixtures on. Tuesdays and Saturdays, leaving Fridays blank, as nowhere was that day observed for early closing.
"This," It was contended, "would entail Sunday cricket on the second day of the malches begun on Satur- day, the hours of play, being from half-past one to six, lunch being taken before the game is begun.
fore
chapel services; it would enable
This would not in any way inter- With the hours of church or
In amateurs to participate more first-class cricket; it would attract! enormous attendances and keep thousands from loufing about the streets."
far
Nothing, apparently, has so been said about Test matches, but it may be assumed as certain that! if the advocates 'of" Sunday play see no harm in it, they would raise no objection to opening enclosures on Sunday afternoons for continuing an eagerly awaited Test between Eng- land and Australia.
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If a definite controversial stage ever reached on this matter, writes Trevor Wignall in the Dally Express,
country will be
hopelessly
the
are
divided in halves. It may be taken London, Jan. 9. for granted that the churches and ali other religious bodies, The F.A. Cup tiex yesterday were watched by 874.003 spectators,
chapels, and gate receipts totalled £50,513. The biggest crowd, 61,214 (receipts and the very many thousands who
call
of the for strict observance £6,121), was at the Arsenal's match.
It was a grand game. The four roals in the match were scored in Sabbath will be bitterly opposed.
Basiln get two and Kirchen the Ranged against them will be the the interval. nine minutes before third for Arsenal, while Carruthers scored for Bolton. Thereafter it almost equally large number whe for the over- quietly agliating was a crim struggle.
throw of the age-old system which regards Sunday as the day of rest. Those who are closest to sport aware that for months past there, has been a deraand for the bc of what can only called the Continental Sunday.
Both the Football Association and the Football League have been ap- proached and I am acquainted with people who say outright that if they they were given the opportunity would vote for the opening of afl grounds and tracks, including those that
ure reserved for greyhounds and horses, on the seventh day.
Groves
for Portsmouth and Tran-
House. This is indeed a remarkable for shopling, and also the rules and mere's goal came from Dellow, all! achievement; in effect the H.K.R.. regulations of the Britials Claybird in the first half.
lust as succeeded in wiping off a
of over $8,000, without Government Shooting Association. This latter is
4 to April 11, Onth days inclusive.outstanding The Service, meeting will, as sunk. be held on the first three days, and the local Bisley meeting will be held
ཧྭ་ from April
to INTERPORT SHOOTS The definite quickening in interest in rille shooting in other parts of the Far East
evidenced by the fact that Interport Trophy shants, which were abandoned when the old Rifle Association became defunct, are likely to be resumed this year. I understand that the Shanghai Riflement has taken
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lifeless game, lacking in confidence.
Their goal was netted by Stevenson in the first half.
Everton should have-scored more assistance, In just over a year. In inserted for the benent of members against Chelsea but they played addition to wiping off the club house of the H.K.RA, who belong to the
should Anish Gun Club section.. debt, the Association
It is interesting to note also that credit the financial year with a
section of the balance much more substantial than the miniature rifle
Association is growing space. This that at the end of 1936.
is évidenced by the fact that one unlt of the Regular Army which has despite the
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GREAT ACHIEVEMENT
This remarkable financial achieve-
place
The Hongkong S. R. (b) team in the recent Inter-Colonial shoot. Standing:-Cpl. E. T. Morris, R.M. (Stonecutters), SIL. F. E. Russell, (II, K. P.), Mr. G. H. Lakeman, (D. I. C.) (Captain of Team). Sitling:- Mr. W. Austin, (D. It. 6.), C.P.O. C. Pellow. R.N. (Stonecutters), Mr. C. Watson. (D. R. C.). Capt. F. G. Rat- ellite. (1/R. V. R.), SJL. C. R. Mannell, R.M. (Slonecutters). Lieut. R. B. Hawkins, (Royal Engineers), Cpl. L. G. Miller. R.M. (Stonreutters). (Photo: Ming Yuen).
Both of Millwall's goals should have been saved.. Manchester City allowed themselves to be bustled off led 2-1 after 10 minutest play-but
the ball.
Walsh and Smith scored for M- wall and Herd got both for Manches- ter City, who led 2-1, at the Inter- val.
BLACKPOOL'S GOOD WIN
Crystal Palace relied on an open gaine gainst Liverpool but they were too slow, thereby missing scor- ing chances.
defence
blundered The Spurs' badly and nearly lost the game to Blackburn. Cblions scored two of their goals and Sargent the other. Sale and Guest scored for Blackburn, who
half one-nil it were down tine.
Blackpool deserved to win deci- sively against Birmingham. They displayed fine team work and clever
scored individualism. Jones
only goal in the second half.
Noted Ski Champion Institution
Badly Injured
Oslo, Jan. 6. Odbjoern Hagen, Olympic skiing champion and winner of the combined event of the International Ski Association, was so badly injured as the re- sult of a fall during training that he will be unable to com- pete in this season's big inter- national contests.
the
ant
Yeovil and Petters held out for an nour against Manchester United and then collapsed, Pearson, Baird, und Bumford scoring.
Outstanding Football Player
Clint Frank Wins
American Title
to
Gottfried Cramm, Not Von Cramm
Sydney, N. 5. W., Dec. 29.
During his stay in Australia, the German tennis player has been plied with questions re- English garding his name. newspapers refer to him as G. Von Cramm, but tho tennis player said in an interview in Sydney that this was incorrect. His full name is Gottfried Freiherr von Cramm.
35 a con-
"Freiherr," he said means free man, and sequence my famly did not owe allegiance to any king. But that is a story hundreds It is incorrect of years old.
also to call me Baron for no such title exists in Germany. My correct name is Gottfried Freiherr von Cramm. Von wrong because "Freiherr" and "von" must go together. Either you must give me my full name Gottfried Cramm.
Cramm Is
or
the finances of the counties, the money element cannot be dissociated. from 11.
"That, we think, apart from other objections, would be distasteful to a great many people, and especially to those who live in the north of England."
DISSENSION certain Why the north has been separated. from
outright the south in this fasllon is more than I can explain, says Trevor Wignall, but there will be many who will agree with these concluding observations:
"PLUM" IS DOUBTFUL Supporters of Sunday play point the fact that already there is plenty of Sunday football and cric ket, that more golt is played on that
"We like the, Idea of making day than on any other, that cinemas 'and other places of entertainment the English Sunday 1ke any other
in the evening, and that day. In this restless age we are ng einsses have few-ways more than“over-ndvocates-of-a-day-
the
on the one
дге
of rest, and to advocate first-class cricket on the Sabbath would, we but
offend the Instinets, ideas. and ideals of the great majority of It would English men and women. lead to bitter discussions and might split the cricket world."
of occupying their time day when they are free. These are probably
believe, specious arguments, they are not easy to answer.
The editor of The Cricketer, with- out being dogmatic, Is nevertheless obviously doubtful about the wisdom the step so far as it concerns cricket. He remarks that there is the cricket world is the certainty of
of
"Cricket,"
Much more urgent than splitting
It
a strong hotly against organised splitting all other worlds, Sunday sport, and offers the view
county, or Test cricket were would be un Im- thai
res-permitted there this opinion should be pected.
mediate outery for horse and dog New York, Jan. 7,
for cup tles on the Sabbath, adds Sir Pelham racing, Captain Clint Frank, Yale's brilli- Warner "seems to us to stand in a and for all these other sports affairs All-America quarterback, was different position to other sports, that bring together vast gatherings to-day named the 1937 winner of Tradition and sentiment surround it, of onlookers.
Sundays, to the distress of at least. the Heisman Memorial Trophy, and as the suggestion of first-class awarded annually by the Downtown cricket on Sundays is. unless we are one-half the population, would be than Saturdays are Athletic Clubs to the outstanding arcally mistaken, put forward pri- more hideous college US. football player in the marlly with the Idea of improving now. United States.
Byron (Whizzer) White, of Colo-
The Wolves gave a brilliant dis- play. They are already being talked of us likely finalists. Jones scored rado one of their goals and Westacott the with other thres, all in the first half.
Duns scored Sunderland's only goal in the first half against Wal- ford.
Villa were stirred by an early
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LOUIS ROEDERER
CHAMPAGNE
AN ARISTOCRAT
AMONG
GOOD WINES
Obtainable at all the Leading Hotels.
definitely superior. Houghton, their Huycock and Iverson scored nonis and Coleman and Manders got Villa ted 2-1 through for Norwich. at half-time.
In the big match in Edinburgh Ceille led 2-1 at the interval, Crum und Divers each scored twice for them, and Black and Biggs got the Hearts' goals.
IMPORTANT BADMINTON ENCOUNTER
St. John's Playing Kowloon Tong
A match which may have an Important bearing on the champion ship will be played this evening in the "B" Division of the Badminton League when St. John's will be at home to Kowloon Tong.
University, was runner
Marshall Goldberg, of Pitts-
CLINT FRANK
burgh, toking third_place_und Alex Wojciechowler, Fordham's all time centre, being sports writers through- out the United States,
Frank led the voting in the East, South, Southwest and Mid-West and Was runner Up to White on the court.
Goldberg 211; Alex Wojelo- chowicz 03
The placing of the first four men These two teams have ten polatala as follows: Clint Frank, Yule 524; each, but the St. John's players Byron White, Colorado 204; Mar have a match in hand. In the first shall meeting. St. John's were successful by five gumes to four, the true be ing decided by the final match of the evening.
The only other
oncounter to-dny is that between the Club de Recreio and Bt.-Androwa...
This marks the second year in a row that a Yale player has received the prize, Larry Kelley being the Berwanger recipient in 1930. Jay
the trophy in 1935, received United Press,
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