Friday,
UNDEFEATED
POON VIU-HWAN, Ion, conch iest that line just won the senior
and guard of the Bing Tao Basketball
league shield,
Three World Featherweight
Champions
Confusion in America
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SEASON
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-ovor 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 in order to raise funds for the various charities,
LEUNG KOK-TOK, Captain and
ball icam.
the team have gone from one success to another, pizhi guard of the Slug Tao basket-
Employing all that is latest in offensive and defensive tactics,
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 finest offensive and defensive players to 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- mons, he said that if workers were to maintain their efficiency some measure of relaxation of this kind was essential.
Combined Banks, Sing Tas
IN THEIR MATCH against the over whelmed them. They employed alm- ADDING TO the boxing con-ple plays, a fast break offence and fusion in America, the Loai- & "zone" defence, siana State Athletic Commis- Against the formidable Kwong Tal sion have recognised Jimmy University squad, they were forced to play all their trumps and were Perrin, of New Orleans, as seen in one of the finest games of feather-weight champion
of the season. They had a slow break
ing offence, and used the man-to-ment are anxious not to interfere the world.
man defence.
unduly with facilities for sport and { recreation. When
There are now three world feather-weight champions in America.
Playing against the Chinese "y",
Those who are urging the import- ance of stopping football, cricket, horse racing and dog racing at this critical period appear to forget that not one of our national sports could be continued without the consent of the Government. And the. Govern-
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Arturo Godoy In Hospital
they won the game due to excellent at the outbreak of war the screening, systematically done with guidance of the Government they were. of National sport sought the fine blocking and an effective man- encouraged to go forward under cer- to-man, defence.
tain limitations. Since that time they NEW YORK, July 11 (UP). have worked in loyal co-operation besides making a valuable contribu-Arturo Godoy, the Chilean tion to the Red Cross fund.
|heavyweight who recently lost a return title bout to Joe Louis, will enter the Poly-Clinic Hos. pital to-morrow for a tonsilitis
RUDE SHOCK
The National Boxing Association deprived Joey Archibald of the title: because he did not defend it for six In the opening stages of their game months, and in succession sumed Pete against Chung Sing, they received a Scalzo as champion after he had rude. awakening os the opposition (Pairs Championship beaten Ginger Foran, of Liverpool, was contrary to what they expected. In the accond half, by
recently, but the New York State, le screening and tr
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champions.
Madar And operation.
Bone Win On
Last Head
Athletic Commission still recognise breaks pinys performed superbly and Archibald,
a man to man defence they cracked The chairman
Sing opposition, and once of the Louisiana the were put on the defensive i Commission pronounced Perrin cham- the game, was in the bag for the plon after Scalzo had falled to accept an offer to fight Perrin for the crown In New Orleans. Perrin" signed for the title fight the day after the N.D.A. find taken it from Archibald, und und breaking plays, was what he inst head victory over J. A. Remedios ordered Scalzo and Perrin to decide advised, and how correctly he proved and L. A. Gutierrez in an Open Pairs the issue. Slice then the NBA, have to be was evidenced in the results. named Scalzo.as champion, and now
lawn bowls championship match at the Kowloon Football Club yesterday. The score on 20th head was 16-11
the Louisiana Commission are re- cognising Perrin.
HENRY
Pui Ying with their bustling methods, again proved an enigma to the Toons, which their coach soon solved. Systematic double screening
PEN PICTURES
T. A. Madar and A. Bone scored a
Goday's manager, Al Weill, stated: "s tonsils have been bothering him ever since he came to the United Stoles, but he has never had time to have them removed.
"We are taking advantage of the temperary full in activities and have the necessary operation performed."
after which he would go to Long He added that Godoy would remain
Beach, Long Island, for a few weeks In hospital for tivo or three days,
rest.
Leang Rek-tok (Captain). His after a ding-dong game, and rolling height 5 ft. 8-is utilised to good for the last head,, the Kowloon C.C."D" Division Tennis ENRY Cotton continues his good bounds from the back board. Ho driving the fuck into the dlich.
effect in sinking baskets from re-pair managed the three to win by work on behalf of the Red Cross, possesses an accurate shot and excels; for whose fund he has arranged an-in the coin corners from which most other-12-exhibition -games-between of his points are f July 13 and September 29,
notched
Chan Szt-bua (L. Guard) Ja also good on re-bound shots, how.. JOHN Daniell, famous England for- over, he comes in for mention with 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. IIa 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).
Grimmitt and F. J. Jones.
E. W. C. Simmonds. J. Holidge, A. W.
M. E. Purvis, W. J. Burling. M. N. Hakusen and H. E. Strange.
J. Gellatly, JW. Deakin, L. A. and J. F. McGowan.
2nd team V. (away)...
Craigengower Beat Indians.
July 12, 1940.
Major Baseball
INDIANS
HUMBLE
ATHLETICS
Chicago Cubs Trounce
Boston Braves
NEW YORK, July 11 (UP). Claveland Indianım succeeded In humbling the Philadelphia Athletics in the American Baseball League to-day, tallying eight runs on 15 hits to the Athletics Avo and soven Elts, In the National League, the Chicago Cubs trounced the Boston BravCH 8-2.
Complete scores were: -
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland
R # E 16
Battery: Milnar, Dobson, Hemsley.
Philadelphla
7
Battery: Dean, Heusser, Hayes. Chicago...
2 11 2
Battery: Rigney, Tresh. Doston
" 0 Ballery: Hash, Heving, Diekman, Peacock.
St. Louis
3 1 Battery: Auker, Mills, Swift.
New York
€ 10 Battery: Russo, Hadley, Dickey.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston Apa
Battery: Sullivan, Stradavich, Masl. Chicago...
12 2 Battery: Passeau, Hartnett,
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 Becond Summer Singles Competition;
W. 9. Hiller (8), lugh Smith (8); N. D. poker (10) v. A. L. Landabert (18); A. J. Dennis (8) v. 1. N. Williamson 110) Collings (5) Y. A. D. Humphroys (0}}. W., AL
Dieul, Carter (U) CC. Stewart (0)
(8) v. G. Davies (10) 0. T. Stone (10) v. R. G. Parker (8) CF. J. Simpson (14) v. F. C. Humphreys ; %, Jackson (12) V Barry (9) G. E. Willerton (12) . Stoker (5): 1. B. Low (11) v. W Ahern (9) E. Greenwood (15), v. N.. Booker (3); 1. H. Mundy (0) V calms (16): V, R. Hillyer (15) v. Macdonald (7); J. Bowman (x) v. M. May (13): K. 9. Robertson (5) Debbington (JZ).
The various stages of the competition may be played off by mutual arrange- ment before the dates arranged. The first round. must be held before July 28, the second by August 11, the third by August 18, the semi-final by Aurust 3i and the Dhal before September 8,
FANLING STARTING TIMES SUNDAY
OLD COURSE
9.10 G. M. Park, S. L. Lloyd 0.20 M. Pollock, . B. Harrison. 0.24. Chandler. G. G. Altkenhead. 928 E. Annia, H. M. Rowland, 02. Dodwell, Y. it. Geare, 10.32 J. P. Murphy, R. C. Gairdner.
NEW COURSE
In the "D" division of the tennis yesterday. Indians lost to Craigengo-10.31 Col. Shackleton, Major Mackenzie. iver 234-615 at Scokumpos.
S. A. R. Bux and M. Hassen lost 10.
K. M. Au and C. M. Lee 3-6; 1st
to
S. Leonard and T. C. Yu 2-8; lost to F. Collyer, Kitchell and M. I. Razack lost to
Ozorla and G. Souza 1-0.
Hongkong C.C.Au prid Lee 3-0; lost to Leonard and
7-0; beat Ozorio and Souza 6-4.
THEFT FROM HOTEL
Mesara W. Brock and. T. Arrons,
off an American ship in the Harbour,
P. D. Crawley, H. Lord, IL F. Harper lost to Au and Lee 1-0; beat Leonard money, to the value of $294, were. K. M. Rumjahn and M. A. Wohub report that clothing. Jewellery and
ant range.
A. F. Shepherd, E. Kimmon, and W. R. and Yu 6-4; drew with Ozorio and stolen from their room in the Kow- tallyer.
Souza 8.6.
C. J. Walker, J. R. Cars, A Steven and S. Eccleshall.
Reserves.-H. Parrott, F. B. Austin and J. C. Lucas,
accurate shooting and seldom misses when in the "lang". IIIs 5 ft. 1031⁄2 makes him exceedingly dangerous underbasket.
Tai Fook-sin (L. Forward) is a sharp shooter of repute, kinking baskets from any position and die- tance. Is steady but too much of an individual.
Pui-chak (Forward) is a smart steady at home either in
player, ster
offcace
never
or defence. Like most of his mates, is vastly experienced and
loses his head.
1.00 Tsun-buen (R. Forward) in often referred to as "icicle" for his level-headedness
one-time
Was foremost forward in the Colony, and is still a valuable asset to any team' at moments when things are not too rosy.
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Toon Ylu-kwan is only 6 ft. 3 Ins.. but is the trickiest and most reliable man on the court. Honorary conch of the team, his advice has many times proved invaluable in winning matches.
Kreat
Wong Chan-ming (centre), tallest member, uses his height to ndvantage picking balls from, the backboard and sinking baskets. His close-up shots are known to never miss. He has an excellent fast break play which combines pivotting and fake-passing to the highest degree.
Lal: She-kit (Forward) is a Inst underbasket player, accurato shooter, has experience, stamina, la stendy and very cool-headed.
Chan Sxe-hong (Forward) is excel- tent in shooting, but depends foo much on his own efforts to get points. Leung Kok-tamen, brother of the captain, is the latest acquisition. Helda great promise. Has an excel- lent fade away breaks play which has caused many a defence, to wonder how the beaket was scored,
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