July 12, 1940,
Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Major Baseball
UNDEFEATED
SEASON INDIANS
Sing Tao Squad Top Basketball League: Excellent Records
(By "Guard"}
SING TAO BASKETBALL TEAM, which retained their unbeaten record this season when they were conceded a walk-over in their match with the Wah Kiu squad, came into being two. years ago. Under the capable-management of Mr. Aw Hoo, who originally organised the team coach in order to raise funds for the various charities, POON YIU-KWAN, Ion. and guard of the Sing Tao Basketball teson that his just won the senior the team have gone from one success to another.
league shield.
Three World
Featherweight Champions
Confusion in America
Employing all that in latest in offensive and defensive tactics,
LEUNG KOK-TOK,' Captain and right guard of the Sing Tao basket-
they are under the coaching of GOVERNMENT'S ANSWER TO
Mr. Poon Yiu-kwan, himself being conceded one of the finest
defensive players in the Colony,
The team is composed of some of the Blaest offensive and defensive players be found in the Colony.
Tactics
ANTI-SPORT AGITATION
SIR JOHN ANDERSON, Home Secretary, hit the nail on the head when, in answer to a question in the House of Com- IN THEIR MATCH against the mons, he said that if workers were to maintain their efficiency Combined Banks, Sing Tao over-some measure of relaxation of this kind was essential. ADDING TO the boxing con-whelmed them. They employed sim-
ple plays, a fast break offence and Those who are urging the import- fusion in America, the Loui-
A "zone" defence.
ance of stopping football, cricket, siana State Athletic Commis- Against the formidable Kwong Tai horse racing and dog racing of this sion have recognized Jimmy University squad, they were forced critical period appear to forget that not one of our national sports could to play all their trumps and were Perrin, of New Orleans, as seen in one of the finest games of be continued without the consent of feather-weight champion of the senson. They had a slow break ment are anxious not to interfere the world.
ing offence, and used the man-to-unduly with facilities, for sport and man defence,
recreation.
There are now three world feather-weight champions in America.
RUDE SHOCK
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the Government. And the Govern-
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Arturo Godoy In Hospital
NEW YORK, July 11 (UP).
Playing against the Chinese "y", When at the outbreak of war the they won the game due to excellent eaders of National sport sought the screening, systematically done with guidance of the Government they were fine blocking and an effective man-encouraged to go forward under cer- tain limitations. Since that time they to-man defence,
have worked in loyal co-operation besides making a valuable contribu-Arturo Godoy, the Chilean heavyweight who recently lost tion to the Red Cross fund.
a return title bout to Joe Louis, Pairs Championship
will enter the Poly-Clinic Hos. pital to-morrow for a tonsilitis operation,
The National Boxing Association deprived Joey Archibald of the le because he did not defend it for six
In the opening stages of their game months, and in succession named Pete against Chung Sing, they received a Scalzo as champlon after he had rude awakening as the opposition beaten Ginger Foran, of Liverpool, was contrary to what they expected. recently, but the New York State) However, in the second half, by Athletic Commission still recognise employing simple screening and fast superb, and a man-to-man defence Archibald
they cracked the Chung Sing oppo- The chairman of the Louisiana sition, and once the Singers were put Commaluston pronounced Perrin chamon the defensive the game was in the
bag for the champlons.
pion after Sentzo had failed to accept
Pui Ying with their bustling an offer to fight Perrin for the crown in New Orleans. Perrin signed for methods again proved an enigma to the title fight the day after the N.B.Athe Toons, which their conch soon
solyed. Systematle double screening had taken it from Archibald, und and breaking plays, was
what he
the issue. Since then the N.B.A. have to be was evidenced in the results. rained Scalzo as champion, and now the Louisiana Commission are cognising Perrin.
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PEN PICTURES
Madar And
Bone Win On
Last Head
T. A. Madar and A. Bone scored
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Godoy's manager, Al Well), stated: "Els tonsils have been bothering him ever since he came to the United States, but he has never had time to have them removed.
"We are taking advantage of the temporary lull in activities and have the necessary operation performed."
He added that Goday would remain In hospital for two or three daye,
rest.
HUMBLE
ATHLETICS
Chicago Cubs Trounce
Boston Bravos
NEW YORK, July 11. (UP).- Cleveland Indians succeeded in humbling the Philadelphia Athletics in the American Baseball League to-day, tallying eight runs on 15 hits to the Alllettes five and seven lilta. In the National League, the Chicaro Cuba trounced the Boston - Braves
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Complete scores were:
AMERICAN League
R II E
Cleveland...................... B 15
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Battery: Milnar, Dobson, Hemsley, Philadelphlu
3 7. 1 "Battery: Bean, Heusser, Høyes.
Chicago
2 11
Battery: Rigney, Tresh., Boston..
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Happy Valley Golf
DRAW FOR SECOND SUMMER SINGLES
The following is the draw for the first round of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Happy Valley Second Summer Singles Competition:
W. S. Her (8) v. Hugh Bmith (B); N. D. Booker (10) v. A. L. Landaberi (10); A. J. Dennis (8) v. 1. N. Williamson (10); NK. Coilinga (B) V. A. Humphreys (6); W. A. Stewart (0) Lieut. Carter (9); C. C. Stark (0) V Davies (10) G..P. Stone (10) v. R. Parker (0); C. F. J. Simpson (14) v. F.
Harry ): G. E. Willerton (12) v. Humphreys (1): 1. Jackson (13) v
“1101; T. B. Low. (11) v. W. Ahern (0) E. Greenwood (18) v. N Macdonald (7) J. Bowman (x) v. Booker (13); H. H. Mundy (9) v. Cairns 10): W. R. Hulyor (15) Y. G. May (13): K. S. Robertsan (5) V. N. | Bebbmaton (12),
The various stages of the competillon may be played off by mutual arrange- ment before the dales arranged. The first round. must be held before July 28, the second by August 11, the third by August 10, the sensi-final by August 101 and the final before September 8.
Nursing Service. Lectures
All members of the Auxiliary
rarily exempted from evacuation, who have not already obtained certi- ficates In Home Nursing and First Aid, must attend lectures now fakting place at the following centres and take the subsequent examinations:
Hongkong
ordered Scalzo and Perrin to decide | advised, and how correctly he proved | Inst head victory over J. A. Remedios atter which he would go to Long Nursing Service at present dempo-
and L. A. Gutierrez in an Open Pairs Beach, Long Island, for a few weeks lawn bowls championship match at the Kowloon Football Club yesterday, The score on 20th head was 16-11 Leung Kak-lok (Captain). Illa atter a ding-dong game, and rolling height 5 ft. 8% is utilised to good for the last head, the Kowloon CC. “D" Division Tennis effect in sinking baskets from repair managed the three to win by bounds from the back board, Ie driving the jack into the ditch. possesses an accurate, and excels in
HENRY Cotion continues his food work on behalf of the Red Cross, for whose fund he has arranged-an- | the- coffin- corners-from- which - most other 12 exhibition games between of his points are notched." July 13 and September 29.
Chan Sze-bun (L Guard) Is also good on re-bound shots, how- JOHN Daniell, famous England forever, he comes in for mention with JOH
ward and Somerset cricket cap-long shots very often taken from his tain of other days, succeeds the late (charge in the back field. G. C. Robinson as president of the San Chung-kin (Centre) is very Rugby Union.
good in the jumps. He possesses
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Civil Service Teams
The following teams will represent the Civil Service C.C. In lawn bowls league matches to-morrow!
1st team v. Police (home) -
E. W. C. Simmonds, J. folidge, A. W. Grinmitt and F. J. Jones,
Craigengower Beat Indians
In the "D" division of the tennis
yesterday Indians lost to Cralgengo
·wer 214-634 at Seokumpoo,
S. A. R. Bux and M. Hassan lost to K. M. Au and C. M. Lee 3-3; lost to
M. E. Purvia, W. J. Burling, M. N.S. Leonard and T. C. Yu 2-0; last to F. Rakusen and H. E. Strange
Ozorio and G. Souza 1-0.
J. Gellatly, J. W. Deakin, L. A. Collyer and J. F. McGowan.
2nd 'team V. Hongkong C.C. (away).--
1. Kitchell and M. I. Razack lost in Au and Lee 3-6: lost to Leonard and Yu 2-0; beat Ozario and Souza 6-4.
K. M. Rumjahn and M. A. Wahab
with Ozoria and
PD. Crawley, H. Lord. II. F. Harper lost to Au and Lee 1-0: beat Leonard and C. Strange.
AF Shepherd. E. Kirman and W. R. and Yu 6-4: drew
Hillyer
C. J. Walker, J. R. Carr, A. Steven and
S. Eccleshall.
Reserves. Parrott, F. S. Austin and
3. C. Lucas.
accurate shooling and seldom misses" when in the "lane". His 5 ft. 10% makes him exceedingly dangerous underbasket.
Tai Fook-sin (L. Forward) is o sharp shooter of repute, sinking baskets from any position and dis tance. Is steady hut too much of an Individual.
LI Pul-chak (Forward) is a smart player, steady, at home either in offence or defence. Like most of his team mates, is vastly experienced and never loses his head.
Loo Tsun-huen (R. Forward) is often referred to as "ielcle" for his level-headedness. Was one-time foremost forward in the Colony, and is still a valuable asset to any team at moments when things are not too
Poon Yu-kwan is only 5 ft. 3. Ins.. but is the trickiest und most reliable maan on the court. Honorary coach ot the team, his advice, has many times proved invaluable in winning matches..
Woog Chan-ming (centro), tallest member, uses his height to great advantage picking balls from
the
backboard and sinking baskets. Hi close-up shots are known to never: miss. He has . រ៉ excellent fast break play which combines plvetting and take-passing to the highest degree.
La! Sze-kli (Forward). is a fast break underbasket player, accurate shooter, has experience, stamina, is stendy and very cool-headed.
Clan Sze-hung (Forward) is excel-
Souza 0-4.
Home Nursing Queen Mary Has- pital, 5.30 p.m.— Monday, July-15.- First Aid-Royal Naval Hospital, 5.30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10.
Kowloon
Home Nursing--Kowloon Hospital (Out-patients) 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. First Ald-Diocesan Girls School, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
THEFT FROM HOTEL Messrs. W. Brock and T. Arrons, off an American ship in the Harbour, and report that clothing, jewellery money, to the value of $204, were stolen from their room in the Kow- Joon Hotel.
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ANOTHER. SHIPMENT IS HERE,
Solo Agents:
lent in shooting, but depends too Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co., Ltd.
much on his own efforts to get points.
Leung Kok-tsuen, brother of the captain, is tho Intest acquisition. Holds great promise.' Has an exeel- lent fade-away break play which has |- *** [caused manyin; defence, to wonder Thow the basket was scored,"
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