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IT'S AWFUL --- ME AN' DAT SAP CHAUNCEY LOOKIN' SO MUCH ALIKE --- PEOPLE MIGHT TAKE
ME FOR HIM!
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
TSK, TSK --- WHAT A PERSON TO HAVE FOR A DOUBLE--- IT'S
GETTING SO I'M ASHAMED
TO BE SEEN IN
PUBLIC---
March 20, 1939.
By Ernie Bushmiller
-BRNIS BUSHMILLER
Drastic Revision Of Rugby Laws Needed
UNION PRESIDENT'S COMMENT FINDS READY SUPPORTERS
London, Mar. 1.
Do the Rugby laws need revision? Speaking at the Surrey County jubilee dinner Major-Gen. B. A. Hill, Pre- sident of the Rugby Union, made a comment that will find sympathetic support in many quarters.
It was to the effect that in his opinion the laws should be drastically overhauled. The overhauling, he added, should be carried out in consultation with both players and referees, a constructive and wise criticism with which players and referees will certainly agree.
That not a great number of players could pass an examination on the rules, which are manifold and com-! plicated, does not inolter deal.
great Scrummage Laws May
Be Altered
What does matter is the growing restlessness among players and those who
connected with; are actively
clubs for which they turned out and are still helping to run, writes Peler Lawless.
"The old cry that the game is for the player," said a club ofclat the other day, "never had less simif- cance than it has to-day, when an de- autocratic government rules a mocratie gume."
Certainly had players and referees been consulied the present hooking rule would never have come Into Joree, with the ball going in "at just it moderate
that BO speed Touches the ground beyond une tout of the nearest player in each front row."
Not only do the rules come in for adverse criticism, but the constitu- tion of the Union itself is far from being universally approved. It is -felt-that- too--many of those in
authority have outlived their period
Edinburgh, Mar. 19.
At a meeting held here to-
Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell in "The Citadel," adapted from Dr.
A. 3. Cronin's famous book of that name. shown in local theatres.
The picture will shortly be
day, the International Rugby Samuel In Last Four In
discussed serum-
mage laws, and decided to form a sub-committee to bring forward the recommendations on this matter to the Board's next meeting on the eve of the Calcutta
match Cup Twickenham next year.
at
Four Home Unions consider. ed a letter from the French Foderation on the resumption Rugby Anglo-French
of
matches. The nature of the Unions' reply is not known.---
Renter.
of usefulness; they are not only out Calcutta Cup
of touch with the players, but out;
of sympathy, and by remaining in offee they are blocking the way for younger men.
RETIRING PRESIDENTS
A frequently quoted example is) that Presidents on retirement auto- natiently hold office on the comunit- ice, on which they
remain until death. In the case of the Inter- national Board, too, a member once elected can remain in office for his
lifetime.
ENGLAND BEATS SCOTLAND
London, Mar. 19.
A crowd of 70,000 went to Murray- held to see the Calcutta Cup match Scotland, between England and No one however hot-headed a re which was won by the former by volutionary he may be, really wiales nine points to six. to see men who have done great service for the game compelled to The pitch was very soft and cut up connections with it. following rain mid-way through the But this could well be avoided by first half. The teams were unchang
sover
their
after
English Championships
London, Mar. 10.
A. S. Samuel, Malayan badminton
player, hus reached the semi-finals Tennis of the All-England championships. and will meet Madsen, of Denmark, to-day. Madsen beat Samuel in the final of the Welsh championships and is a hot favourite for the All-England title.
Should Samuel suveced against him to-day he seems almost cerlain Few championship. 10 win the critics favour the Malayun but most of them concede that he is capable! of beating the best players in the World"on" his day---
CHAMPIONS PLAYING TO-DAY
Four matches in the doubles and two in the singles are down for de- cision this afternoon-in-the-Colony Samuel's progress up to the pre-Tennis Championships at the Kong-
beat Mason 15-0,kong Cricket Club. sent has been: 15-5; at Wingfield 15-5, 15-7; beat Baldwin 12-15, 10-10: 15-13.
WEEK-END FOOTBALL RESULTS
Sunday Herald Charity Cup (Semi-anal)
China
R. Navy
Middlesex
Police
4 England
'First Division
S. China "B"
Engineers
1 Eastern
3 St. Joseph's
4 5. China "A"
3
Kowloon
Second Division
Kowloon Kwong Wah
S. China
30th Bty.
U Middlesex
2 ith Bde.
3 Club
4 Police
Third Division "A" 2 Kit Chee
LEAGUE TABLE
First Division
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pis. Navy... 19 13 3 3 50 24 S. Chica "A" 17 13 0
Eastern
18 11 3 4 45 Middlesex... 19 9 3 7 S. China "H" 19 8 3 & 8 Kwong Whi
Kowloon
Police
R. Scots Club
St. Joseph's
Middlesex 5th Bde.
20 8 8
17 7 3 7
19 8 0 11
17.4
194
7
19 2 3 13
Second Division
1
W. D. L. F. A. Pis. 22 18 1 3,82 30 37
21 18 3 2 61 22 35 20 10
22 58 23 34
S. China
R. Scots
Kwong Wah R. Engineers R.A.O.C.
21 10
0 8 38 54 24 20 12 21 110 10 54 48 22 21 9 10 53 01 20
14 72 19 33
22
53 14
22 6
14
29 13
5
15 79 3
Kowloon
Police
St. Joseph's Eastern Club
22 21
5822
Jel. 28151.
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Although weather conditions were
OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS
"Holiday" (King's, to-day).—Ex-
far from ideal, competitors at the cellent new
Some exterday.
a
film treatment of the annuni Barry play which argues that money Hongkong Riding School's sports gave excellent exhibitions of Isn't everything. Cary Grant de the art at the School grounds at Talcides that moderate wealth and
right to decide his own life pattern Hang Road
was caused when are worth more than millions, yachts, Mr. R. Brooks was thrown off his and a town house with an elevator. freedom and also pony in the jumping competition, He gets his but he was unhurt as he managed to Katharine Hepburn, offcast daughter cling on to the reins and pull him of the household. Direction, screen self up after being unseated. There play
and
acting
fire splendid Doris Nolan, Lew
Kolker, Henry
Edward
were one or two other minor in throughout. cidents, but the events were carried Ayres,
RECORD BROKEN happenings.
AT UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEET-
London, Mar. 19. Oxford beat Cambridge by 70 annual Inter- Varsity athletic contest, which was decided over 13 events.
attractions will be the Chich doubles tles, all of which should Schmidt, of Denmark, beat M. Pprove interest. The Tsui brothers, points to 41 in the Yoong, of Maineea, in the first round holders of the title, will meet Omar Rumjahn and S. A. Hussain, who 9-15. 15-11. 15-5.
have been playing particularly well of inte, and though it is more than likely that the champlons will win, yards low hurdles
(Madsen won the title eventually, beating Samuel in the semi-finals and Ralph Nichols, holder, in the final)
Straits Chinese Coming To H.K.
(Continued from Page 8.)
for
In
Ha Tec-slang.-Inner right. Age
21. With James Goh as his partner
Two Of To-Day's Ties Postponed Owing to the fact that S. A. Hussain has sprained an ankle, the doubles match arranged for to-day between the Tsui brothers tholders) and Hus- sain and O. Rumjahn has been postponed for a week,
The Club mixed doubles lie is also postponed.
J. N. Inwin, of Oxford, won the 220 in the Inter- Varsity record me of 24.5 seconds: while T. L Leckton, also of Oxford, equalled the Inter-Varsity record of 14.0 seconds in winning the 120 yards hurdles.-Reuter,
TRIPARTITE MEET Japan, Manchukuo and Chinese Athletes to Compete
on quite smoothly with no untoward Everett Horton and Binnie Barnes
are others in the cost.
"Fishermen's Whart" (Queen's and For the third year in succession,. Frankie Langley annexed the Hurrl-Alambra, to-day). Though Bobby man Challenge Cup after a hard Breen is the star of this show. in tussle with Veronica Walker. Miss really the best bits of the film are Mary Steele-Perkins rode very well supplied by those tried old players in the Advanced. Children's Compet Lev. Carillo and Henry Armello, who tion to win. Master G. Leckie put are in their best form. Good enter-" up a very good display to secure tainment, with a mixture of pathos, second prize.
portion. Miss Nancy Kerrison won the Adult thrills and laughs in the right pro- Learners' Competition with case, to
"I Were King" (Oriental, to- beat Ronnie Brooks who ran second day). Superb presentation of Justin Mr. Luke Wingay was third.
Miss Marion Fleming had to ride McCarthy's dramatic and colourful well to best Claudine Hickman in tale of the poet who had his wish and ruled medieval France for one breath- the Advanced Children's Competition, lessly exciting, gaily romantic week. Class 11.
Little Bubbles Kerr and Master With Ronald Colman, Frances Dee, second Basil Rathbone, Ellen Drew and and
"Adventures Colin Selby ran first after a good competition in the event Henry Wilcox in the cast. for Tiny Tots.
of
Marco
Polo In the second and third classes of (Majestic, to-day)-Starring Gary cavalcade the Children's Learners' Competition, Cooper. The most romantic conquest and excite- Master B. Rasch and Master Anny mon ever made. A Forsyth were successful. The third of Oriental splendour
The Baroness and the Baller" class resulted in a win for Master F.ment. Hechtel and Miss George Holmes.
and Miss (Cathay, to-day).-Flims of this sort Miss Veronica Walker
first and were very popular a few years ago Tokyo, Mar. 18. Penelope Dodwell were Supported by the Japan Athletic second in the Wee Ponies and Bare when Hollywood was more influenced to-day. Here are the adventures Association and the
Manchukuo Back Competition, the latter being by the German Alm-makers than fl- Athletic Federation, 1 tripartite done with arms folded.
The last event on the card was a of a buller who looks at a baroness. athletle meet will be held in Man-
between Japanese, very good display of jumping, which The story, trite in itself, has been political twist, William chukue this fall
was won easily by Nancy Kerrison. given Manchukuo and Chinese athletes, it was announced here to-day. De Second place was taken by Franke Powell, Henry Stephenson, Joseph tailed arrangements are in progresa Langley, who carried off the Harri-Schildkrout and Annabella live the
man Challenge Cup presented by principal roles. G. A. Harriman. between the authorities of the three countries concerned,-Domel,
Recreio Team Beat Chinese In Play-Off
the adoption of the rule obtaining on led except that Murdoch, of filhead, presented the Chinese and Singapore
Singapore the Scottish Union, where the re- High School, repineed K. C. Fyfe, teams. Played
Malya Cup games in 1934, and tiring president retains a seat on who was ill, in the Scottish side..
dropped out for some time. Sudden. the committee but has no power to
Scotland kicked off and was pro- ly regained his real form in a friend- vote,
Among Die causes of dissatisfaction minent in several early attacks. After y Stale outch in 1937 and has never Is the secrecy which veils so many that England settled down and the fooled back since. Malaya Cup Re- of the activities of the Unton Of-three-quarters handled the ball cot-presentative 1934, 1937, and 1930. ficials and players feel that they fidently. Scotland was getting the are kept too much in ignorance of ball from the line-outs, but England what is being discussed and con-was better in the scrumas.
he quined State honour in 1038 and they may have to play good tennis sidered.
Fine work in the loose troubled the with luck froin injuries should hold in order to do so,
Another ne match should be that One point on which the bulk of
good in which A. V. Gosano and J. J. players would like information is Scottish defence, but in spite of that this position for some time to come. how our relations with France stand Murdoch scored a grand try in the A rather tricky player with at the present time. The break with thirteenth minute. "Crawford's at- bali control, and kicks when least Remedios, of the Club de Recreio. our Allies occurred away back in tempt to convert was disallowed, and expected. Malaya Cup Rep. 1938. play W. C. Hung and E. C. Fincher,
Chia Keng-lock-Centre forward. of the Kowloon C.C.
Arst class The full programme to-day is s 1931, since when the French nuthori- apparently he touched the ball.
Age 20. Has been tles have made frequent attempts to England heeled from the serum player since 1931. Einyed very little follows:
Open Singles-Peter U. v. L1. J. heal the breach, but little has been and
another scruin, Show soccer last year and is now making mude public by the Union.
scored an
unconverted try. Three another come-back Toured Manila S. Theobald; Wel Chung v. S. W. minutes Inter, Heaton went over for with South China A.A. in 1931. Con-Liang.
Open Doubles.-I. M. A. Razacie a penalty goal from 35 yards and sidered still one of the best centre-!
The following were the results of The history of the break and the in the 35th. minute he equalised the forwards in Malaya. Can kick with and A. R. Minu v. Tsoi Ping-fan and England with another terrific force either leg. Malaya Ng Kam-chuen; Lee Yue-wing and statement issued by a committee of scores for
the softball matches played yester- Cup Rep. 1033, 1934, 1995 and 1937. Ho Kn-lau v. Lt. J. M. Tomlinson each of the penalty goal. representatives from
England attacked on the resump- Yuen Quan-chong-Inner left. Ago and L. J. C. Loch; A. V. Gostno and four home unions is worth recalling. In March, 1931, following the French tion, and Scotland was forced on the 28. Has been a regular member of J. J. Remedies v. W. C. Hung and day:
Roberts Was magni- the side since 1931. Con control the E. C. Fincher; Tsul Wal-pui and Taul Federation, the following statement defensive.
Bicent, repeatedly saving the situation. bal! and has a ne body swerve. Yun-pui v. Ó. Rumjahn and S. A
Hussain. was lasted:
the as- Malaya Cup Rep. 1938.
Club Handicap.-C. W. E. Bishop "After examination of the docu- England was definitely on
Loong Leek-boo-laner right or mentary evidence furnished by the cendoney but Scotland stood up to
Club Mixed Doubles-Mr. and French Federation and the dis-the intensified attacks in a spirited left. Has been a regular memberi v. F. A. Joseph, acntient clubs, we are compelled to manner.
Canton to further Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell v. T. J. Gould state that, owing to the unsatisfac England went ahead, when Heaton 1034. Went to tory condition of the game of Rugby scored his third penalty goal, follow studies. Football Captain of Sun Yat and Mrs. Whyte-Smith. Football in France, neither our Ing a serum infringement. Shaw Sun University (Canton) 1036-1037. Maloya Cup Rep. (Selangor) 1934) der its jurisdiction, will be able to effort to revive the Scottish hopes, and 1938. Good ball control audi
with fixtures
Lee Ilal-choo-Inner right. Agai arrange or fuift
There was no further scoring, France or French clubs at home or but Scotland saw little of the ball. kicks well with both legs.
HISTORY OF THE BREAK.
Union, nor the clubs or unions un-then went to stand-off half in
un
for Selungor Chinese from 1031-
INTER-CLUB TENNIS
In an inter-club tennis match the Kowloon yesterday, played As a result of their victory, Eng-27. Reserve forward but still can away after the end of this season
control. Represented Singapore in Bowling Green Club defeated the unless and until we are sailshed that land regained the Calcutta Cup. They show some of his old-time One ball
Kowloon Dock Recreation Club by the control and conduct of the game are sharing the International cham-ttlendly games sone years ago,
Ha Kok-choy-Inner forward. Age: 80 games to 55. has been placed on a satisfactory pionship with Ireland and Wales,
10. A coming footballer, has a good basis in all essentials."
The question that many players cach having four points-Reuter.
Can play left-wing.
and club authorities are now nsking
ia, what steps have the Rugby Union
gravamen-groundselontemp
taken to find out whether the game OUR SPELLING BEE (see page 7) in-France has or has not been placed
tinta?"
on a satisfactory basis in all essen-tunus.
pedometer-scullion -pelican.
kick with elther leg. Fast and very
keen.
Kwan Soon-teck-Left wing. Age Malaya Cup team as left-winger. 20. Formerly a good Inside lett for Plays better as left-winger than in- Selangor State XI until 1938 (from forward. Very tricky and good 1933) when he was selected for, feeder.
Before calling on Mrs. John Flem-
A
ing to present the prizes, Lt. Col. (Class 1)-1, Master F. Langley: 2, H. B. L. Dowbiggin said that the Miss V. Walker; 3, E. Fleming.
Tiny Tots Competition-1, Masier parents of the children should be
grateful to Mr. Bob Charles for B. Kerr; 2, Master C. Selby. having such a splendid school or- ganised for them.
Chlid Learners' Competition (Class
2)-1, Master B. Rasch; 2, Master A.
Child Learners' Competition (Class
He further said that the judging Forsyth. had been extremely dimeult this year, while the riding had improved 3)-1, Master F. Hechtel; 2, Miss G. Immensely.
He then congratulated Holmes: 3, J. Selby,
Wee Ponies and Bare Back Riding all the pupils, and Mr. Charles in parucular, for the great progress in, Miss V. Walker; 2, Miss P.
Dodwell.
Jumping Competition-1, Miss N. the School.
Miss V. Walker presented a bou- quet of nowers to Mrs. Fleming at Kerrison; 2, Master F. Langley.
The Harriman Challenge Cup for Men's League Play-oft-Recreio 3. the conclusion of the prizegiving the best rider in the School was won while three hearty cheers were given by Master F. Langley, while Mise N. for Mrs: Fleming and Bob and Mrs. Kerrison won the prize of a whip Chinese Baseball Club 1.
Women's League-Canadian Chi-Charles.
Beslice Col. Dowbiggin, the other for being the best girl rider.
A special prize awarded by "Happy neso 14, Filipino 10; Wildcat 25,
judges vere Major F. Houg. Capt. L. Landings was given, to Miss C. International Series-Phillppines 7, M. Reidy and Capt. A. Hutton Polts. Hickman for plucky riding.
Winning Competitors
A riding display was also given Panthers 13. Great Britain 4; Indla 3, Portugal
The following were the prize-by the two School amahs, Ah Sum "" 1.
and Ah Jul. 10, winners: Inter-Hong League-incony
Target Competition-Miss Brock.
Cups were donated by Mosers. National City Bank 0; Texaco 24,
Adult Learners' Competition (Class Exra Abraham, A. W. Amps. I. K R.A.F. 12: Dutch Bank 27, American
2)-1, Miss B. Penney; 2, Mita N. Bousfeld, B. W. Bradbury, R. H. J Express 3.
Brooks, C. B. Brown, RC. Butler, Advanced Children's Competition. V. A. Croucher, Li-Col. II. B, L. (Class 3)-1, Miss M. Steele-Per-Dowbiggin, Eu Tong Son, J. Fleming. kins; 2, Master G, Leckle.
G. A. Harriman, P. M. Hodgson, Adult Learners' Competition Major F. Hogg, W. A. Jones, S. W. (Class 1)-1; Miss N. Kerrison; 2, Lec, Surg. Comdr. T. C. H. Nell, M. G. O'Connor, Capt. A. Hutton Mr. R. Brooks.".
Advanced Children's Competition. Potts, a. W. Sewell, G. G. N. Tinzon,
Advanced Children's Competition Woerden. (Class 2)-1, Miss M: Fleming: Cept L. M. Reidy, R. A. Rodgers, Murs C. Hickman; 3, Master G. Well. Mrs. V. Walker, and Dr, F. A, van
BOAT RACE TRIAL
London, Mat. 10. In a trial over the full course from Putney to Mortlake, the Cambridge boat race crew returned the time of 10 mins, 59 secs-Reuter,
Huson.
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