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UNDERGRADUATES
VOLUNTEERS TO A DRAW
CHILLY WEATHER FOR CRICKET ON SUNDAY
(By "I. Abbit")
WOR
right in saying that he has never passed 30 in any innings and he may be fairly said to have failed in every one of them. He failed in the first Test Match against South Africa, though the opposition was definitely weaker than in the Australlan games. He find only one knock in the second
there und
mut Test Match second ball. It seems obvious that.
A most although he is admittedly excellent batsman, he entirely Birne tempera- lacking in the Bi then, and it seems a great pity that be should fit a place which might more usefully be given to some other It is a pily aspiring youngster.
The
rain, which started as drizzle on Saturday morning and by 12 o'clock was a good honest down- pour may have been extremely nnuoying to cricketers and nico a bit are expected hard on scribes who to turn out n pet of cricket notes afterwards, but it will undoubtedly do un Iminense amount of good to the rounds which were beginning to look extremely brown. To the best of my knowledge and bellet on Saturday there was no erkekel lant, but by midnight on Saturday things had cleared up and looking out of my window on the Peak, was pleased to see that all the lights were showing brightly. Sunday was
that the fact that a man that pinys Middlesex should be read to fine, but the wind was extremely for cold and I gather from those who mean that he should piny for Eng- gulstand. For instance, in the last gune played for the Volunteers
Is quite probably a un-Yardley, wi
the University, that it was commonly chilly up at Pokfulam. coming captain of England, was put in as 12th man while this proved rabbit was picked for the team. It falso seems a pity that Fagg und fichlock, who Hot a very seunty trial in the last Australian Tour, rould not have received more of the consideration and opportunities that have been accorded to Edrich. It is, I think, bad for cricket that the idea exists (and no wonder too) that you haven't much chance to play for England unless you are either out- standing or you play your cricket at Lord's.
VOLUNTEERS GAME The Volunteers had quite a good alde out und I was interested to see that Capt. Whitmarsh was playing for them. Actually he came into the side at the last moment as Grifths was auffering from a strain. I am, however, informed that he has technical qualification for playing 19 he in the Artillery Instructor to the Battery, H.K.V.D.C. The game was a pleasant one, apart from the tem- | perature, but in the end it finished up in rather n tame draw. I think, had the University gone out for the runs they might very possibly have Just. For the Volunteers A. Zim- Cricket
told now keeps
mern, who 1
wicket for Craigengower, relieving Ernie Zimmern in that position, hit up a nlee 60. 1its innings has been described as more healthy than polished. Beck, who went in Arst with him got into the twenties and W. L. McKenzie look 36. He seems
to have improved his batting very
much in the last two seasons. innings was declared at 143 for 7 wickets, and the Volunteers still had Teddy Fincher, Tom Madar and R. M. King to bat.
TOURISTS WIN BY INNINGS
Double Century For Hutton
Port Elizabeth, Jan, 0.
HOLD
STEWARDS OF BRITISH BOXING BOARD CRITICISED
Eric Boon Matched
With Danahar
London, Jan. 9.
Eric Boon will defend his
British lightweight boxing championship at Harringay on
Strong criticism of the Stewards of the British Box-
February 23 against Arthuring Board of Control for prolonging the "reign of the Danahar, of Bethnal Green, despoilers of clean sport" is made in the annual report of
the National Boxing Association.
another very promising young British boxer.-Reuter,
Draw Made In Fourth Round Of F.A. Cup
First Division Teams Lucky
The Stewards of the Boxing Board, says the report, continue to
be intractable in refusing to work Squash Rackets
with the Association. This is much to be regretted, but does not affect our delerinitiation to bring about the reforms we seek. It makes reforms more difficult and prolongs the reiga of the despoilers of clean sport, but right and justice musi war through
A noteworthy result of the "da (Bathing" attitude of the Board Ste- wards in that rebellion, which began among the managers. There la no doubt that these Bections have
Gandar Dower Becomes The NewChampion
grounds for complaint, but they have Burnett Beaten In
so far failed to learn that the in- dividual is helpless, and that only organised effort can bring about the chunges which they are demand.ng.
The main consideration of the on N.B.A. Is and must continue to be for re-boxing unployers and the
London, Jan. 2). The draw of the Fourth Hound in the F. A. Cup, to be played January 21, was made to-day and zulted as follows: Notts C. Portsmonth
Walsall
V.
V
West Brom. Manchester U. Chester
V
Sunderland
v. Stockport
Wednesday or V.
Yeovil Middlesbro or
Bollon
"It seems obvious that, although he is admittedly a most excellent batsman, he is entirely lacking in the big game temperament, and it seems, Liverpool
Everlon A great pitty that he Lhould a place which might more usefully be given Wolves to some other aspiring younger," says "R. Abbit" of W. J. Edrich (sern above). This young Middlesex batsman has been picked for seven Test matches running, without once distinguishing himself.
Here And There With "Abe".
Senior Teams Disillusioned In F.A. Cup Competition
there
were
hopes many a First diadems on
paying
publle. But just as employers on or employers work together In trade ana ingustry, so the .B.A. is wilting to work for the common good with boxing employers. All we ask in a fair acal, and we offer the saine Inte deal in return,
V. Lelcester or Stoke
V.
Southport
or
Doncaster
Blackburn
V.
Chesterfield
ог
219
Southend
Birminghamı York or Millwall v.
v.
Chelmsford
Grimsby Tranmere
OF
Leeds or
Bournemouth v. Huddersfield
POOR YEAR FOR BRITISH PRESTIGE
Fine Final
London, Dec. 13. After a magnilleent game, K. C. Gandar Dower, who had been run- per-up to Capt. V. A. Cazalet us long ago 1030, won the amateur
quash rackets championship at the Buth Chub yesterday, defeating the Army chaplon. D. I. Burnett, by 2-9, 10-0, 9-6, 10-9 in the final.
It was a remarkably even match in which the greater versatility of Gandar Dower just turned the seals.
The report describes the year 1938
hav.ng bran puar one tor Burnett scored his points chiefly British boxing prestige. British box- through length shots. He certainly ing sudering from a poverty of played some good drops, but, in th.s talent, it says. With one or two department of the game and in the notable exceptions, we have no playing of the angles, especially fit Lo challenge American from the back of the court, he was or world
tide holders. Our country not quite the equal of Gandar proauces
Dower. as excellent boxing ma- Atrial as ever in the past, but in- efficient control parm.iss our youngs- ters to run before they are able to walk.
or Villa
Cardiff Preston N.E.
V
Notts F Newcastle
Y.
Astan
Ipswich
Chelsea
V. Fulham
v.
Tottenham
West Ham Sheffield U.
v. Norwich or Man-
chester C.
-Reuter.
Burnett's length, from the start, was immaculate und Gandar Dower was much worried in dealing with 1. He could not find his touch for his drops which were just going on
It allows mere boys to be matched ugais, skilled and hardened veter- the tin. Burnett went to 40 in the second game and Gandar Dower ans, and even against champions, b.- fore have time to reach fui de-looked to be in trouble, but a good
arily.
Matches Played Invelopment, either in the boxing or run of six put him on top tempor-
Third Division
London, Jan. 9.
The following were the results of the block against matches Division
to-
Southern Section
3 Northampton Northern Section
1 Darlington
-Reuter.
0
1
the physical sense, This is no, the way to raise u brezd of great ring champions, and if British boxing is to survive, we must redouble our efforts for reform during the coming
year.
BETTER PURSES
The report states that purse money for boxers taking part in supporting Doute has been raised in a majority of arenus as a result of the Associa
A GREAT FIGHT A great fight followed and Burnett.
Gandar Dower got to made it 6-all. 0-6 with lucky side-wall nick, but two beautiful drops by Burnett left them levet at B-all. Two blank hands followed and Gandar Dower won the two points in the act, the lost with a very good drop volley.
Gandar Dower was 4-0 in the
on's activities. Young boxers who third game, but Burnett was full of
There
There was some fairly steady batting for the University, who I am told, appear a useful recond division side, and they took the score as far as 100 for 7 before stumps were
W to the hon is of third round Baby Arizmendi, a fasity Mexican or the played in the Third Div drawn. Gegg sent down sòme
The match between the M.C.C, and of the F.A. Cup played last Satur- challenger for his titles. The bout is day: cellent balls although, according to very good judge, he is trying to bowl Eastern Provinces concluded to-day day. Shocks are common enough at scheduled for ten rounds and will
in an easy victory for the tourists by this stage of too fast and he will be very well an innings and 235 runs,
the competition, but mark the fourth meeting of the two Queen's P.R. more than the usual fighters. It will also be their third advised to concentrate on length and direction before bothering about Againat Eastern Province's score of quota on Saturday, and many sides light in the Legion Stadium arena, Halifax pace. K. L. Ng sent down some 172, the M.C.C. made 518 for six which tools the field buoyed up with springboard in Armstrong's leap to stic success and scene of his carliest
a year ago were paid in shillings are fight and crept up to 4-ali. amazing off spinners and shaped Wickets declared, L. flution maskin hope must have left weighed down
Their first meeting, in well. He also mode 23 before he 202, E. Paynter 99, Walter Hammond by despair. On paper form, nearly triumphs.
every senior was caught by Beck off McKenzie. 52 and Hugh Bartlett 33 not out,
team which had as Mexico City in 1934, ended in a following year if their Inclusion now receiving a min.mum of £. The was a remarkable rally here in
clubs of a lower de
purse money by oftleials who should played the shot from the foor, oven- draw. Armstrong took a ten-round would make more than four rounds campaign to prevent deductions from which Gandar Dower fell not and their opponents SOUTH AFRICA
Hutton hit two mixes and 23 boundaries in his innings.
be paid by promoters has also been lually winning the rally. strata in the English football world incision in 1930 and followed up necessary. At the most, four rounds
with similar
mean a maximum of 10 contestants, victory in 1938. He
Burnett led 0-4, Gandar Dower not be necessary to argely successful. Paynter had three sixes and eight looked safe for the fourth round; yet
what happened to Brentford. at has had Arizmendi on the floor many and it may
exercise the rule of exclusion even
The Association states that its new made it 5-6 and then went out for with run of four, the home to Newcastle; Charlton, play-times, but he has never succeeded in
Nevertheless, Federntion.
it the
Jast stroke being a perfect back- has met with encouraging response. hand drop in the left-hand corner. ing away to Cardiff; Blackpool, ut necking him out. As a matter of if it were passed by the International ten-point policy for boxing reform the game
•hume to Sheffield United? Derbynet, in their second meeting it was proposal were made into law. it
It is the opinion of medical experts County, the League leaders, and Arsenal, the Lengue champions, of cherally believed that only superior would mean that not every country with whom it is co-operang that
Gandor Dower looked well away itamins enabled the rugged mekre too
when these recomm:ndationa are with the fourth, game when he led course, were also eliminated; but lefeat the sturdy little Mexican, possessing the wherewithal to send
can a team to Europe for the annual carried into practice the occupationa: 7-1, but a four by Burnett put him I has been up among the competition would be allowed to carn
to disease known as "punch drunken- ahead at 8-7, when he unluckily Challengers almost from therent moment.
for the feather-
weight and lightweight
eight participate as is the case at the rness, which has brought so many put himself by hitting h.mail with
One thing the rule
to the mental] ʼn return which boxers to and near
looked a winner. home in recent years, will be largely Gandar Dawer then made the three time of his debut in the United States, would do is to raise the standard of out been victim
has
of a a peculiar play in
rounds. and the early
climinated.
points for the game. hain of circumstances. He has had furthermore the honcur of being a many opportunities to fight himself Davis Cup player will be of greater While it is obvious that the into championship battles, but he has value.
while
It In Interesting to see that, strong as the English side in In South Africa, they have not managed to bring the game to a decision in the Bulling second time, Eastern Test Matches so far, during the time Provinces were dismissed for
{ours.
a
MORE ROOM AT CUP FINAL
allotted to them. It веста to me Renter. more and more evident that, even apart from Australian games, there is no real point in cutting & Test Match shorter than five days, unless it may be in the case of a side from India, where four days may be enaruh.
Of course, much dependa upon the weather, I know, but these draws go on time after time and the public will begin to get bored with them in few years. One of the most amazing things that I have across with tricket
ever come
history as I know it. Is the way In which Edrich has been picked time after time. He has been relected for seven Test Matebes running, five of them against Australia, Speak- Ing without the book, I think I ain
Arizmendi
then they were beaten by teams in the First Division. Last month, West Bromwich Albion were tipped as a good outside bet to win the Manchester Cup. They drew United, a First Division club, in the The Counell of the Football Asso-third round, and though linving the t elation recently decided that an advantage of playing at home, could with no better than a goalless draw. reement be entered into
period Derby County were favourites for habit of looking only ordinary rule regarding "seeding" is a sen- Wembley Stadium Ltd, for of five years beyond the date of the the, trophy at 13-1; Arsenal and
gainst sometimes mediocre opposi-sible one as it eliminates the re- stronger countries Against Armstrong, however, sibility of Everton second favourites at 14-1: Linn. present aprecient
the first round. one Huddersfield, Preston N.E.. 10 has always ascended to the heights, meeting In
Wolves third at he negro champion apparently being doubts whether the right to exclude Ing for an increase of neemmoda- Sunderland and ton from 93.717 in 10517--15,503 16-1. Of these teams, Derby and a foe capable of bringing out the best the weaker countries will be porular among nations like India, China, Arsenal have fallen by the wayside In the little Mexican.
Even Britain reats and $4,025 standing.
Monaco, Italy, etc. which shows how unreliable n
cannot view the move without
appre- hension. Last year's experience showed that unless "Bunny" Austin,
They approved a scheme provid-and
guide League form is for Cup-ties. Davis Cup Proposal
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best defence in the country: pet TF the International Tennis Federa-Charles Hare and perhaps George they fell victims to Cardiff, a Third tion accepts the proposal of the Hughes return to the International Division team. Inscrutable Indeed European Zone Davis Cup Com-tennis arena, Britain cannot guar- turvive the Arst round are the ways of Providence!
miltec to limit the duration of the antee to competition to only four rounds, it against even the so-called "weak" may mean that the number of con- testants will be reduced and that the weaker countries will not always be "Shamateurism” ONE of the bitterest boxing feuds certain of being able to participate,
since ihe days of Stanley Furthermore it has been proposed ACK of space on Saturday pre- Ketchel and Billy Papke will be that nations which possessed strong
vented further discussion on renewed to-day at the Hollywood | teams in the previous year should the question of amateurs and pro- Legion Stadium where Henry Arm- be "seeded," while these which are į fessionals In lown tennis. But talk- strong, lightweight and welterweight eliminated in the first round shoulding of amateurs and professionals champion of the world, puts both of not be permitted to compete in the recalls to mind the rejection of
THE UNDEFEATED WAHOO 1—The school-irl softball team which has caused favourabló comment by their sparkling displays in the Women's League Blanding (left to right);.... U.stilo, J. Volle, D. To, T. Noronha (Capt.), A. Sumad, Y. Yello, and B. Goo. Beated: 26 Bamad, P. Chan, 8. DIMANI6er: (Couch) and B. Abbas,
the recent proposal by the British L.T.A. to alter the rules to allow players to receive expenses for eight weeks during the season. Ulyss Rogers, in commenting upon the rejection of the proposal, stated "The Lawn Tennis Association have decided that the players who make tournaments succeed but break L.T.A. rules by accepting expenses must Во on being shamateurs. On a show of hands, 78 supported, the proposal and 72 opposed it. But after prev votes had been taken, the proposal was rejected by 430 to 374. Under an International Federation regula tion the eight-weets rule is optional for each nation. France, Germany, U.S.A., Italy and other countries have adopted it. Mr. A. Wallis
Myers,
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supporting the proposal, said: 'If Qul of man's play the association receive a large windfall every year, money which pays for the Iravelling and incidental expenses of L.T.A. councillors, what folly it is for the ascociation to resist an application for players' expenses such allowed by foreign associations."" 'Sonsible Attitude
as Dre
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Historie moment in the tennis world-Donald Budge turns profes- Alanal. The world amateur lawn to nis champlon watched by Ellsworth Vines (standing), former Wimbledon champion, Jack Harris (left), the Chicago promoter, and Walter Pate (right), non-playing captain of the United States Davis Cup team, as ho algaed a £15,000 contract in which lie undertakes to make a five-mant'a tour of the United States. Budge started on his professional career on January 3 by beating Vines in siraizhi sele at Madison Square GarJen
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