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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January 16, 1940.
Cricket Comments
ON
Contract That Was
Bowlers: Doubts About Recently Ronounced Army In The League
THIS LEAGUE BUSINESS has got me beaten, and with the rearrangement of the fixtures I just don't know where I am for the time being. I expect I shall manag↔ to dope it out later. It is a most unfortunate thing that the Club cannot carry on, but they are, of course, very hard hit by the various camps, not to mention the ever-presont handicap of Rugger which takos so many useful cricketers for their first few seasons out here.
I have not definitely heard, but it seems as if the Army we not going to run a first cleven but play as a second division team. This may be incorrect, but judging from some of the names in the second eleven it looks probable. It is utterly impossible to do much forecasting at present, but I cannot help thinking that the 1.R.C. have a very fair chance of being pretty near the head of the League.
THE CLUB had the usual four definite out of the Civil Service eleven jean'"
to help them, hut even so it did
shoul-elther
"No" or "I
Everyone really knows this, but it not do them much good in the is amazing how often you ace two men performing a sort of Indian war-
way of coping with the Kowloon dance in the middle of the pitch from batamen. The wicket seemed to sheer indecision.
A GOOD KNOCK
bat the
CLUB
GROUND
NEW FOOTBALL CLUB FORMED IN KOWLOON
TAKE PEN IN HAND-Henry Armstrong, world's welterweight champion, left, and Caferino Garcia, world's middleweight champion, sign in Los Angolos for 10-round title bout on Feb, 22. But if either loses title in bouts before that time, fight will be cancelled. If Armstrong wins Garcia must have roturn match.
This contract was broken by Armstrong on Sunday on the grounds of racial prejudice In Hollywood,
EFFORT
TO SETTLE MIDDLEWEIGHT
TITLE DISPUTE FAILS
play very easily, and the ground was no fast that the ball went to the haundary at a tremendous pace. RICHARDSON continued to lucky for could find a well,, which was Then, again, no one length or look dangerous in any way Club as no one else did much until except Perry for an over or two in Perry and McLellan played out time. his second spell, when he bowled Incidentally there developed a nasty Archie Zimmern and Rapley with spot at each end and Bleky got a the check-bone from successive bolis
nasty snack John Pearce sent down one or two Goodwin. I thought at one time we very good ones but was not at his were going to see two centuries made beat. It must, however, be realized in a Saturday afternoon, but Dicky that T. A. Pearce was away with at careless and played inside one strain; and Owen Hughes confined to from L. Burch, a young bowler who bed with a touch of flu, so the Clubhan just left school I find, and who has a very nice easy action, lie has were at a great disadvantage.
a rather long run but he tells me he FIRST WICKET PARTNERSHIP Ands he wants it and I don't believe
in monkeying about with a fellow's Promoter. ANDERSON was content go natural inclinations as regards his long slowly (I hear he was dropped bowling. Besides, as W.G. used to before he had scored) and let Hungay, it gives a batsman all the more
run-golting, do most of the
but time to decide what stroke he in go- when the latter was bowled by Johnjing to play before he sees what sort Pearce at 04, he brisked up and hit of a ball is coming down."
did Ernic powerfully. So Fincher who played all the bowling
very
to
with complete confidence and made
to
Bend
buck
A GOOD
Anderson,
OPENING
SARAZEN CHALLENGES RYDER CUP TEAM
Selections Considered
Non-Representative
NEW YORK, Jan, 7 (Reuter).-Gene Sarazen, who was not chosen for the American Ryder Cup team, which would have played England this winter but for the war, thinks the United States squad is "finc-on paper," but is THE FORMATION of a afraid it looks better on paper than it would have in actual new football Club in Hong-competition with the British team.
kong by the Peninsula Hotel
staff was the occasion of a
gala hold at the Kowloon Cannot Use
Football Club ground yester- | 667
day.
A large gathering of friends turned out to support the foot- jball match between "A" and "B" teams, which was the main The levent of the afternoon.
"B" team won by two goals to
Sone.
The Club is comprised of several teams from the various departments of the Hotel. A tournament has Įbeen arranged and two cups will be presented. The first prize was offer- ed by the late Mr. J. Gould, and Mr. second. Ralph Dormer donated the
footballs A number of new
were presented by Mr. H. G. McNeary, of the American Banknote Company, and Mr. A. Gislon, Sub-Mannger of the Peninsula Hotel.
the The Honorary President of Club is Mr. A. K. Dimond, the Pre- the sident is Mr. Tsul Tim, and Secretary Mr. J, W. Mitts.
Golf
COMPETITIONS
AT FANLING
"Boy
Friend As Caddie"
So Gene chose his own team, and challenged the official Ryder cup squad to a match for $5,000. Ne close himself captain, and Included Craig Wood, Denny Shute, Johnny Revolta, fimmy Thomson, Light- horse" Harry Cooper.. Tommy Ar-. mour, Dutch Harrison, Ed Dudley and Ben Hogan on fils Ist
"Sure," he said in att interview, I know that Thomson, Cooper and Armour are not eligible for the Ryder team because they are foreign-
THE "BOY FRIEND CADDY", but we'll pass that for now. who are established here, regardless incident, which caused universalm Just picking a team of golfers interest among Australian golf-of the place of birth. era, was brought to a close at the "We'll play the official Ryder team general meeting of the Ladies') Golf Union.
A letter from the English Union rescinding the decision of the Now South Wales match committee, was read and nc cepted.
The Official Team
War,
the Although, becanso of
be no Anglo-American there will Byder Cup golf matches this year,
Some time ago a player in the the Professional Gollers. Association semi-linal of her club championship have named an American team, for purpose of recognising those permitted a friend to enddy for her the over the last few holes of the match, players who would have faced the British team had the matches not which she won on the last green.
been cancelled. Australian A regulation of the
The len Americana named were: Urilon reads: "No competitor may Byron Nelson, U.S. Open champion; employ olter than il recognised Ralph Guldall; Vic Gharzzi; 'Jimmy caddy
Iines; Harold McSpaden; Dick Motz Much discussion took place, and Horton-Smith; Henry Picard: Pani the match committee gave a declafon Runyan; Sam Snead; and Walter Ha- which did not meet with general, en, explain (non-playing).: approval-applied a rule of golf and allowed the matter to stand,
INDEPENDENT RULE
with the full ten men instead of the eight used in the actual contest," he
Match Play Stages Of Tincident was referred to Eng-added.
Captain's Cup
SEVERAL golf competitions were
the second
CLEVELAND, (UP).-Negotiations were opened re-played at the Royal Hongkong Golf cently for two title fights, when Promoter Mike Jacobs, Club over the week-end.
The following were of the Captain's Cup.-J. W. Mayhew of New York, telephoned Nate Druxman, Seattle round results in the match play stages D. S. Edward (4) beat M. J. Reidy "Uncle Michael" of New York's 20th Century Club (10) beat G. Riddell-Current up He telephoned Druxman to this Ave and tour; N. K. Littlejohn (10) bent J. Forbes (12) and J. T. Smith made the first move.
(2) beat S. T. Butlin (15) two and effect:
"Let's match Al Hostak and Ceferino Garcia for Ma.one.
A QUALIFIER dison Square Garden some time this winter, and settle the middleweight championship dispute,"
D. Humphreys returned 73 (7) 08 to qualify during the January qualify- ing competition of the Adamson Cup were 10
POOR BATTING
SOME of the Club balting was 72 of his 101 not out from boundary rather poor, Kilbee never seemed to hits. Perry toolc a very nice catch see a single ball properly. Carey
Hostak, the "Savage Slav" from is the hardest hitter in the middle. at Happy Valley. There
since the days of entries."
BOGEY PAR POOL and
entries for the There were 14 Fortescue, behind the wickets, let novas the victim of an amazing catch Seattle, is recognised as middleweight weight division
as he hooked Goodwin very hard champion by the National Boxing Stanley Ketchell.
over the New bycs. I am told this is the third and low, and D. Hung dived side- Association, whereas Garcia is h Jacobs also talked with Hostak's Bogey (Par Pool innings running on the Club ground ways and took the ball low down at knowledged by the New York Com- manager, Eddie Marino, but that Course at Faniing during the week- In which there have been no byes.
full length one of the most specta-mission. cular catches I have seen for a long
Unquestionably, Jacob's telephone conversation accomplished virtually time.
call
Hole-in-one At Deep was actuated by Hostak's first nothing.
Seelig THE CLUB also started well ns Goodwin sent down some useful round knock-out of Erie
Water Bay Richardson-and-Fortescue sent up-70-stuff,-and-I-was-glud-to-sec-his-leg at the Cleveland Arena recently. for the first wicket, and their parts stood up to it, though he wants a bit Experts who watched Hostak's first MARINO, who is a close-friend nership was broken only by a stupid of practice, as he sent down far too appearance, east of the Rockies were bit of work. I could not see who was many "gift" fours. It will mean unanimous in their opinion that he to blame, but there was bad hesitation much to KC.C. if he reluma as in the middle of the pitch. Richard- son in developing a very bad habit of running a step or two down the pitch
such tactics.
If it is the striker's call he should in a clear and dudible voice con "No" or "wait, ne the case may be when he has played the ball.
If it is the backing up batsman's call
regular bowler.
THE CLUB WIN
a
HOSTAK'S CONDITIONS
of Druzman, informed Jacobs that Hostak would be delighted to appear at Madison Square Garden under these conditions:
22
new
G. W. Reeve, playing the third hole (185 yards) of the Deep Water Bay Course on Sunday, holed in one.
end. This was won by J. Lineker (17); one up. One card of two up was returned, but was disqualified.
G. M. Young Cup
Negotiations halted abruptly when
In the semi-final of the G. M. "Uncle Mike" hung up his ear-piece with the concluding remark, "Next" Young Cup, Hongkong and Shanghai
Hostak recently bought automobile at Detroit, and drove to Banking Corporation beat Dodwell Seattle for the holidays, after which and Co. and will meet Butterfield and he will return to Chleago to defend Swire in the Onal, his title claims at Chicago's Coliseum against Tony Zale.
R. E. Lee was absent Ill, and it it across the Indian 2nd eleven, in
That Billy Coun, who is under rather showed up the bowling, Rt. spite of the fact that the LR.C. ran after playing the ball, and then Labrum of Central British-(or is it up 160, of which A. H. Ismail scored contract to Jacobs, defend his Hght-; heavyweight title agains! Itostak, in looking at the other batman. If he Diocesan? sorry!) fielded very keenly. 48 not out, K. M. Rurnjahn 31 and own for which Hostal would de- calls it is not nudible from the side
A good game to watch-387 runs in M. I. Razack 28. of the Bild. There should be no the afternoon and quite a return to
The Club went all out for the runc fend his 100-pound claims against Ceferino Garcia at New York for the old days upstairs after the match, and thanks to Parsons (29), Arm- Jacobs..
was glad to drink in the cheerful strong (40), J. E. Potter (62 not out) spectacle-and-other things. and D. S. Robb (30), they managed to reach the score of 182 for 7 wickets before stumps were drawn.
SURPRISING PERFORMANCE THE C. S. 2ND ELEVEN produced against the RAF, afer etarling with their first three men being out for 8 runs between them. Ainsley made an excellent 60 while Band (24) and Stone (33) contributed useful scores.,
Set to get 183 to win, the Air Force, with the exception of New, could do nothing, but New daved the game by scoring 6 not out, while no-one else made more than 6, The match ended in a draw.
he should do the same as soon as the THE HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB{ ball has been played. If either bals- second eleven seem to be in excellent man feels it can't be done he should form at present, as after beating the send his partner back with a really Army last week they have now put a remarkable recovery to run up 103
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BAD FIELDING
I WAS AMAZED to hear that the Police had not only beaten but erushed Recreio 2nd eleven, as i thought that the latter were a pretty useful lot of players. 1 do not at any time consider that they had got a good bailing side, but I did not expect to see them out for $7.
Then, astonishing as it may seem, their felding broke down completely, which is most unusital. Pops (27) WAK several times dropped, wane Hunter (29) and Danbrowski (34) |put up useful prores, A. V. Gosuno did not get going in the bowling line and took no wickets.
ARMY LOSE AGAIN
Armstrong's Plans
MEANWHILE, welterweight cham-
CHAMPIONSHIP CHESS DRAW
Following is the draw for the
plon, Henry Armstrong, who knocked out Jimmy Garrison, of Cleveland, in the second bout, will go to St. Louis and Los Angeles for Colony chess championship:
which he may his holidays, after
January 10.-D. 9. Litvin v. D. E. do tangle with Davey Day at Chiengo Carvalho; L. Blair v. G. V. Praralov: K. Welm v. V. V. Kalatehoff E. Zimmern in a return bout. Armstrong once. Y. Birlakoff; A. Kurrik v. Sir 11. beat him in New York.
Cycling Club
Resumes Outings
THE HONGKONG CYCLING CLUB resumed activities over the week-end when, led by the
I AM GETTING more and more now captain, Leung Ya-yeo, an puzzled about the Army 2nd eleven,
but I think the solution is that they enjoyable outing was held.
Pollock.
January 23-ɑ. V. Prikalov v. D. 6. Litvin: V. V. Kalatchof v. L. Blair A. Y. Birlukett v. H. Weus; Sir II. Pollock V. E. Zimmer; K. M. & Harnett v. A. Kurrik
V. V. V. February B. S. Lavin Kalatchet; D. E. de Carvallo v. . V. Prasatov: 1. Blatr v. A. Y. Sirukoff: K. Weiss v. Sir II. Pollock; E. Ziminsern v. K. 1. A. Barnett.
February ko. D.
D.
Litvin; V. V. Kalatchoft Carvalla: Bir 11, Pollock v. L. Blair: K. M. A. Darnett v. K. Weiss: A. Kurrik v. E. Zimmern.
v. Bir Februar do Carvalho
15-.. 8. Livin Pullock: Birukoff: 0. V. Praialov v. Kalateholl: L Dinir V. K. M. A. Damelt;
Kasas v. A. Kurrik
February 2-K. M. A. Darnett v. B. Silvin: Bir II. Potlock. D. E. 48 Carvalho; A. X. Irlukot v.:0. V. E Prasalov: A. Kürrik v. L. Blair; Zimmern v. K. Weins.
February 291, 8, Litvin. v, A. Kurrik de Carvalho. K. M. A Hornett Pralov v. Sir II Pollack; V. V. Kalatchoff v. A. Y. Brluko; L. blair v.
D.
2. Zimmem.
have decided that they are unable to field a team in the First League, and have decided to run one-a sort of "A" team. I was glad to see that Marin turned out, I believe for the yemin Hill, where they entered ameit vo V. Prasatov; Bir il. Pollock
first time this year, and they had
On Saturday cyclists loft Wanchal 2 m, and made their way vin Causeway Bay and Shaukiwan to final stretch to Shek-D.
March 7-E, Zimmem v. B. 8. Litvin: A. Kurik v. D. F. de Carvalho; K. M. A.
V. V. V. Kaletchoff: K. Weise v. I.. Blair, "Mareli" 14--D. 8. Litvin v. K. Wels: D. E. do Carvalho v. E. "Zimmern: 9. V. On Sunday, a big gathering left the Prasslov A.Kurrik), V. V. Kalsichoft quite a useful side and totalled 142.
Personally, I should rather have Alhambra Theatre. Kowloon, at 9.30 IC. M. A Barnett; A. Y. Birtukar v. backed that as a winning score am and went via Castle Peak to reple v. B. H., Litving H. against C.CC. and cloven, and should Un Long, where a halt was mode for violas D. E. de Carvalhe: E. Zimmern have been quite wrong as Youngsaye, refreshments. The circuit was cam-VO. V. Presatov, A Kurrik A. Hung and famson and Winch ali pleted during the afternoon.
did pretty well. Incidentally, I was No months the Colony · best-all- surprised to see 'H. P. Lim playing rounder contest will be held on the In the 2nd as he has been scoring Castle Foak Road over 10, 20 and 20 well for the 1st this year.
Kalatehsili K.M. A. Burnett V.A. K. Diriuko.
land, and the following letter was received in reply:
NOTABLE OMISSIONS
"The Emergency Committee of the
URE" continued Gene, "they'll. English L.G.U. considers that the!
say I'm disgruntled because. I player in question should be dis-
The qualified.
Australian Union wasn't chosen. But leaving me out caddy rule is one to be used inde- of it. why weren't men like Wood Rules of Golf. They do not con- for the National Open title, and lose
in
It's the playoff?
the first time tradlet or over-ride each other, bul pendently of the Royal and Antient's and Shute chosen? Didn't they tie deal with separate sides of the game, since the matches were started that "The officials in charge of these I've been left out, and. I had one of events ahould deal with any infringe-my best years from points standpoint. I have played in every match, never ment of this rule as soon as it comes) to their knowledge whether received sat on the bench once. I'm the only from an opponent от some other one who ever did thut."
He added that Fred Corcoran, the source."
P.G.A. tournament manager had said that he had already hnd bids from two or three souther places for a match between the Ryder Cup team and some other group of players, "I'd like to ace my team play against it," he sald!
March D E., Carvalho Blair: 0. V. Prasalov v. KC, Weiss: Kalatchoff v. E; Zimmern; A: Y. Dirtukott! v. A. Hürrik; Bir IL..1llock v. K. M. A. *Barneti
Navy v. R. A. M. C. Rugger Sides
NAVY "A" will meet Royal Army Medical Corps in a rugby game at Palmer, Ldg. Wir., Barlow, Ldg. Big Inglis A. B. Jeffery, A. B. Longmuir: A. Causeway Bay to-day at 4.15 p.m. N. Other: C. Wir. King. Pay, Bub. Lt. Navy will fleld two members of the summer,
RAMC Plu. M`rgan; Pie, MacDonald, left Australian reservists,
centre-
Cpl. Hanan. Pte. Wigglesworth. Pte. three and wing forward. Teams: Milne: Pe. Whybro. Cpl. Edge: Cpl. Van Navy Mid. Hoe: Mne, Jeffries, Mid. MIDingen. Cpl. Chandler, Pte. Furnell: Teare. A. N. Oiher, Suh, Lt. Kennedy: Slo. Pie. Bishop, Capt. Currant Pte. Moran, Gallanger, Md. O'Riordan; L. S. A Pte. MacKay, Pte. Minney.
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