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Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
June 17,
1939.
SEVERAL CHINESE ATHLETES BASEBALL
KILLED IN PRESENT WAR
Many Former H. K. Footballers
Fighting
With The Air Force
It would make interesting reading if one could compile a list of the athletes in China who have either been killed or wounded in the prosent war. Now and then nows would filter through to the offect that so-and-so has boon killed or wounded. Sometimes these reports are confirmed; at others, many of them have beon proved to be false.
One athlete who has been reported killed on severāt -ocensions, only to prove these reports false a little later, Is Cheung Chung-wob, other wise known to thousands of football enthusiasts in Hongkong and Shang. irialdo hal as "Darky" Chen, This forward, Interporter and Olymple player, joined the Chinese Air Force shortly after the outbreak of hostill- ties and since then has been reported killed many times..
Dut information received by some of his close friends in Hongkong is that he only recently completed his. training and has not yet laken part in any aerial combats with the Ja- panese. He will take to the air soon, however.
Two footballers known In Hong- kang who have lost their Ulves in the defence of their motherland are Yip
Pam Barton Regains Golf Title
Portrush, June 16. Miss Pam Barton, the 22- year-old Surrey player, regained the British Women's Golf Championship which she won in 1936, by beating Mrs. T. -Marks, of Malone, in the final to-day by two and one over 36 holos,
Miss Barton was two up on the 18th-Reuter.
Pang-fai and Fu Ka-hing, according over Kweilin, but Fung denies this. to Fung Man-kit, other former lie saye Fu is still under training in Colony footballer, who arrived
here
a certain uvlation school in the on Tuesday for medical treatment.
second Fung lost his left leg in a crash at interior, and is only in his
His name might have been Chungiting.
A graduate of the year.
with that of Fu Ko-hing. Canton Aviation School, Fung served
confused
Other
well-known athletes
in with the Chinese Air Force as a pilot Hongkong who are serving with the In Shans! and Shensi Provinces after Chinese Air Force at the moment the outbreak of the war.
war. He that Tip Pang-fal was killed say are Lunt Yiu, former Chung Woh
during an air battle over Chungking.
water-polo player, and Lau Yun-tin, month, and that Fu Ka-hing was
former Hongkong basketball stor alled two months ago at Yipin when Lun was slightly injured in the his plane crashed läto a mountain.
PAUL FU ALIVE
✓
last
Despite a recent report, Fung says that Paul Fu, the famous Chinese pole-vaulter, is sound and well. A news agency recently reported that Fu had been killed in an air battle
hand in an air battle over Chung- king on May 4.
Besides these named, there are many others undergoing training in the interlor. A peculiar feature is that of those who have joined the fighting forces of China from Hong- kong, the majority have been drafted to the Air Force.
Wooderson Concentrates On Glenn Cunningham
Princeton, Jane 16.
Sydney Wooderson, the British world mile record-holder, runs against the pick of the American milers at Palmer Stadium here to- morrow evening in the "Mile'of the Century."
Four other runners, Glenn Cunningham (previous-holder of the world record). Charles Fenske (whom Wooderson beat at the White City last August), Archie San Romani and Blaine Rideout will take part in
the rice.
Wooderson said he is concentrating on beating Cunningham and "hand the timel”.
The betting in three to one on Woodersen winning and 7-4 against him breaking the record-Reuter,
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AN EARLY BIRD.-1940 50cm я a long way off, but already the bonnel of Milas Dorothy Leonard is in the ring as a candidate for a place Bisa Leonard, who is only 17, on the U.S. Olympic swimming `tea m. recently won the 200 metres freesty. Jo National A.A‚U. title in Chicago. She is pictured here after a wor kout at a pool near her home in Worcester, Mass.
Here And There With "Abe"
United Young
States Rich In Tennis Players
Ta time when most countries are | Davis Cup Committee to get more AT a
of experience of International tennis, bemoaning the scarcity young amateur tennis players, the Riggs, the leading amateur in Ame- torica, represents what faint hope the United States seems still able United States has of keeping the produce an unending stream of the Davis Cup from going to Australla Look at the success of her represen-in September. He
is to. take on
on the tatives in the French Tennis Cham-
mantle left by Budge The other pionships, the prelude to Wimbledon two outstanding candidates for the Of the four players in three were defending American Cup team finals of the men's
singles, three were Wayne Sabin and Gene Mako, who American, Otto Americans; and now the only non-
Hunare Нип- being kept in the States to play Bobby in the regular eastern tournament
the
of
semi-
were
are
Rary, has been erg by circuit. The selection of Riggs to go
Riggs, ranked as the leading amateur
st
this
the United States now that Don to Europe for further "grooming" is Budge is no longer among the Simon a great personal triumph for Pures. In the final, Riggs is to meet
either Donald McNeill, last year's Indoor
of America, or champion Elwood Cooke, seventh-ranking play- of the States. A victory for Riggs er of whether his
his opponent is McNeill or Cooke is confidently expected. To
tennis enthualpats in Hong many kong, the success of McNeill is of of four great interest. He was one
American players who passed young through the Colony some months ago on their way to India, Egypt and Europe, and during their stay here they gave an exhibition on the Hong- kong C.C. courts. McNeill, in his singles match against Tsul Wai-pul, the local champion, had no difficulty, at all in winning, while his team- mates also left a favourable imprese. sion on Hongkong players.**
Personal Triumph DIGGS and Cooke have been sent to Europe specially by the U.S.
R
they could not pass
Don McNeill Enters The Final
Paris, June 16. In the semi-finals of the men's singles in the French Tennis Championships, Donald McNeill, of the United States, defeated his countryman, El- wood Cook, by 6-2, 7-5, 7-9 and 6-2, and will now meet Bobby Riggs, also of the United States, in the final.-Reuter,
youngster over the rulers of Ame rica's tennis destinies. Bobby made himself very
unpopular with the officials from the first year he invad- ed the East. He was hard-bitten and out-spoken and never made the slightest effort to smooth the ruffled feelings of the great White'chiefs. As a result, while the more favoured and amenable tennis sons were frisk-
Why Not Broadcast Ball Games?
An attempt was made local- ly in 1937 to have our games broadcast from Caroline Hill. Negotiations fell through ba- cause no adequate announcer was discovered. The time for another attempt at bringing the game to the air is rather late, but we can start an agita- tion for next season.
If other cities have ball games on the air, we can also. Why not keep in tune with the times?
OUTSIDERS SUCCEED AT ASCOT
One Of Most Sombre Meetings Ever Held
SCHEDULE PUT
Y
BACK FOR THREE WEEKS ALREADY
Molthenmen To Play Two Games This Week-End
(By "Dingle")
Three postponements have put the schodule back the same number of weeks and, if there are no further postponements, the Baseball League should wind up in the first week of August. There is barely time for the International Series then but I, for one, will not be annoyed if this Series is dispensed with.'
strong Chinese Mindang. From
BEERMEN SHOULD WIN
the
same
This week-end's card places the their feet, but are a little on the Hongkong Baseballers on the well-underweight side. known spot, as they will be playing two of the toughest teams. To-day nt 2.30 p.m., they cross bats with the
In the nightcap at 11.30 a.m.,_the Baseballers, who are
Hongkong Baseballers take on Beer tied for second place with U.S.S. Baron Cliet Bennett's Union Brewers
past
showing. in a return tussle. On top of to- Chung Hwa should take the Molthen-day's tilt with Chung Hwa, the Mol- men.
When they met the first time, thenmen will find this almost too London, June 16,
the Chinese aggregation only defeat- Steady rain fell at Ascot to-day ed the longisongites by 8 to 1, and much for them, being without a re-
liet hurler.
Larry Lawrence. and the meeting will be remembered no one was more surprised than the
Lone Star Ranger, might last two as one of the most sombre in his latter organisation. Lately, tory. Mackintoshes throughout had Clubmen have been training rather games; he's big and tough enough.
The Brewers will use the been the most fashionable attire. hophazardly, while the Chinese are
battery of Madeen Arculli and Hal taiding things much more seriously. Winglee, and they should have things
their own The Chinese have two clubmen in
way with the weak bat- Earl Wong and Wally Ching and ting side that will be pitted against Backers on the final day had the with Wally Ching and, with able Nip them. Madeen has now developed a usual ""Black" Friday,, five outsiders Lum behind the plate, would just curve and with his uncanny control and three at odds of 20-1 winning about have things their own way, in finding the plate he should have the Hongkongites eating out of his were Sir Abe Bailey kong Baseballers, has been complain- |
Colonel Dave Walker, of the Hong- hand.
With three games tacked away, the Fairstone, who ntoned for his fallure by easily winning the Jersey he played, and his place at backstop the pennant, the Bagram Shield and ing of a sore arm since the last game Union Brewers are surely headed for Stakes at 1-2 on, the other big will probably be filed by big Jos Vogue Trophy. They have six more in the two and three-quarter miles Higgins, who has shown much pro-games to go and with the amount race, Queen, Alexandra Stakes, the mise lately during practice sessions. of training they are putting in these daya, despite the wel weather, they Briloin, longest race in Great
I shall be surprised if Chung Hwa deserve to win. which two other French horses, Con- doesn't have a wider margin of vic- trevent and Foxlight, finished second tory in this return clash. and third.
The attendance is believed to be the lowest in five years,
their races. The only successful: favourites
Monsieur Bouber's Pretender,
in
Mr. F. W. Wilmot's America, who was unplaced yesterday to Glenloan!
TO-MORROW'S GAMES
in the Rous Memorial Stakes, was In to-morrow's opener in the dou-
a last-minute runner in the Woking-ble header, Recreio clash again with
in
Was -un-
The un- register
Pereira on
Former Stars Now Working On Broadcast
ham Stakes, gaining a 20-1 victory South China at 10 am.
field of 28 by three quarters of lucky Rambling Rees should a length from Mr. T. E. Blackwell's their first win of the campaign, after Antecedent, 100-8, with Mr. Harvey three bad starts, especially if they Leader's Shalficet, 100-0, a short ve Spotty "Two-hit"
mound. Spotty's roundhouses Two of the most famous names in hend away In third place,
Further 20-1 successes were Mr. Were too much for them the last time baseball the past two decades were Francis Nelson's Foletta in the Bri- they played, holding them scoreless Walter Johnson and Frank. Frisch. tannia Stakes and Mr. II. Leach's five and a third Innings, and only The outstanding accomplishments of
allowing two blows.
this duo, on the diamond. ́have Mickey the Greek (who
prompted writers in spring training place yesterday) in the King's| Al Alvares will be behind the to look among the rockies for another sland Stakes!
plate for the Rambling Rees. Although fast ball like Walter's and a comTM The second French win of the day Al hasn't been seen in netion the petitive spirit like Frank's. was when Baron Edouard de Roths- past few years, I am informed that
Now these two former favourites child's filly, Allx, 10-1, triumphed he played regularly in that position In the Windsor Castle Stakes in back in the old days. We shall see are starting over again, rookies in the short-head finish.
whether or not this change in place son at Washington, Frisch at Boston. baseball broadcasting league, John- Prince Aly Khan's Pointis was yet of veteran Mike Mendonca will be Will they become stars in this leid, another horse which was brought out beneficial to the Club.
or fade shortly from the scene? Time after being unplaced earlier in the The battery for Nam Hwa will alone will tell. meeting and won the Hardwicke probably be old-timer C. C. Lee and But this much may be cald. They
Ho..
He was a veritable dynamo deserve a tale trial from their un- Stakes at 10-1.-Reuter.
when they tangled with the Chinese scen audience, and, at the stort, too Baseballero, but had to be yanked much must not be expected of them. In the third when he hurt his hand. Radio is a specialized exacting work Club de Recreio's newcomers in which requires long experience for shortstop Tony Alves and centre perfect execution. Put a Class D felder Carlos Marques have the ball player in to bat against Lefty makings of a couple of real ball play- Gomez at the Yankee Stadium and ers. They're both young and fast on he couldn't be rightly blamed if he failed to make home run. They are
in a similar spot. Johnson and Frisch will un-- doubtedly make mistakes on the air. TENTH SERIES
Their deliveries may lack polish at Adams beat Perry 5 and 4;rst, but this is certain. They know Padghom beat Reginald Whitcombe o thir
hir baseball from
from A to Z and the and 4; Gadd beat Alliss 2 and 1; Rees audience won't be listening to four and King halved their match; balls being hit between short and Charles Whitcombe beat Lacey 5 and second. They will not only get sc-› 4; Cotton beat Burton 4 and 3-curate accounts of ball games, but Reuter,
true inside facts..
Penfold Pro Golf Tournament
Ninth And Tenth Series Played
London, June 16. The ninth and tenth series of the. Penfold Professional Golf Tournament were played to-day, the results being as follows:
NINTH SERIES
Arthur Lacey beat Alfred Perry 3 and 2; Sam King beat Alfred Podg ham one up; Bert Gadd beat James Adams one up: Reginald Whitcombe beat Percy Allias 4 and 3; Richard Burton beat Dai Rees 2 and 1; Charles
Rain Affects Home Cricket Programme
London, June 16,
Ing around London's lawn parties in Rain caused considerable. interfer-
their white pants each summer, ence with cricket in the country to-
ail the matches' in thei Bobby was left home to follow the day, nearly bread-and-butter trail.
to County Championship being affected,
The following were the scores;
He
had
become the country's first ranking amateur and its. Davis Cup are be fore they bought him a boat ticket.
Bobby Might Win
DOWN in Miami last winter he
Worcester beat Glamorgan on drat innings. Glamorgan 161 (Perks for 56), and 281 för 9.. Worcester 388
(Palmer 128).
Hants 206-4; Notte 548-0 declared. made it abundantly clear ho No play, match abandoned.
was going to play at Wimbledon this summer or else. He said he thought Lancashire-Sussex match aban-2 the best way to prepare the Davis Cup doned, team against the expected assault
from Australia was to send
he
match
Minor Counties 306; West Indies players to Wimbledon. He seems to 370 and 148-4. No play, hive thade it stick. Bobby is regard. drawn ed as having by excellent chance of Winning the all-England title in his first attempt because Wimbledon going to be woefully 'short' of top- notch talent this year. And judging |
(Continued on Page 13.)
Oxford 147 and 00-4; Lelcenter 257. **Warwick 251; Cambridge 104 and 110-2. Match abandoned,
Yorks 207-8; Northants 180, · No] play before lunch--Reuter.
Whitcombe beat Henry Cotton 4 and
2.
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