Review Of Aquatic Championships
Chan Chun-nam
Outstanding:
THE LAST NIGHT AT V.R.C.
Ng Nin Over-Trained?
WOMEN'S INTERPORT · PROMISE
(By "Ripple")
A TRAIL of four shattered records marks the progress of the Colony Swimming Championships just concluded. And another was equalled.
In reviewing the Meet, without hesitation one selects Chan Chun-nam as the outstanding figure. The opposi tion that was expected for him from Ng Nin did not ma- terialise in either the quarter or half-mile races, and though they did swim together in the 220-yards free-style and provide as thrilling & finish as in any of the other races, the occasion unidoubtedly affected both in that neither was willing to allow the other any advantage over the first few lengths, and, consequently, they were swum too fast and their times suffered.
That, however, was a race in 24 secs., which is secs, batter
which there were no previous than the Colony record. However, Start of the 880 yards free-style championship of the
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times on which to base hopes of new record. Neither had
beon below 2 mins. 30 secs., but
I do think that had it not been for that initial burst of speed they would have been below that time and very near a new record.
yards per second, is a difficult task.
hand-timing a man over the 50 yards, Colony at the V.R.C. on Saturday night. Chan Chun-nam,
specially when the speed is over 2
winner and record holder in lane 2; Yau Sai-kwan, lane 3; And while on the problem of Lau Tai-ping, lane 4; and Charles Huang, lane 5.—Ming Yuen. timing, a very careful selection should be made for these posts for
the coming Interport match,
i"
will
not go into the arguments
that arose out of the timing for the Bowls Singles Tournament Championships-no, not among the Ng Nin get a new record for the timekeepers, but, spectators but I breaststroke, using the butterfly con give the assurance that there stroke,, and he equalled the record were quite a number,
for the 50 yards; but he was beaten In speed events, especially when by touches in both the 100 and 220finishes are close and exciting. it re- yards, and In npither event was his quires some effort of concentration time exceptional.
on the part of these officials to dis- The
fret reason that most people Iegard all other happenings in devo- gave for hala showing was that be tion to the time of the swimmer he had over-estimated
his powers
is watching. and · had · entered for too many events, But out of this arises the more · pertinent question whether he was over-trained?
I do not know what his training han been, but if the latter were no he would be well advised to
rest even as long as a fortnight before thinking of getting into trim for the Interport contest with Manila on October 23, 24 and 25,
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In this res ref. I submit that the practice of time-keepers of stand- ing with a side view of the whole bath is inadequate. The more accurate method would be to look directly down on the competitor an he reaches the finishing line.
This, of course, can only be done when races, unlike the 220, 440 and 880, finish at the end of the pool.
Another thing is that watches re- cording only fifths of a second are
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C.G. SILVA ELIMINATES
W.L. WALKER 21-14
A.M. Omar Defeated By
J. McCutcheon 21-19
(By "Wick")
Swimming
EXCELLENT TIMES AT C.B.C. MEET
National Records Equalled and Broken
TIMES at the Annusl swimming Meet of the Chinese Balbing Club which began yesterday were of an excellent standard. One China Ng- tional record (women) whs equalled when Mix Els Wal-king timed 30 Becs, for the 50 metres free-style, and another was broken when Chan Lul bik clocked 5 mina. 214 secs for the 400 metres free-style. This latter
record, established bi 1935, is 5 mins.
33.2 Recr
10.
There was a very good attendance,
SURPRISE of the Third Round matches in the not accurate enough for the high Lawn Bowls Singles championship played yesterday NE could devote quite some speeds that are now being returned was the victory of J. McCutcheon over A. M. Omar 21-19 and the Meet continues to-day,
space to a discussion of the in the big events. amazing feats of Chan Chun-
at the Kowloon F. C. Omar, who on Sunday lost the Saturday, Sunday and Thursday, Oct. nam and his equally amazing SPECTATOR" of the S. C. Pairs title with his brother, U.M., found his arm a little style of swimming. But every-
M. Post brought out the stiff yesterday but that could hardly be said to have one, or nearly every one has incongruity of times and dis- caused his defeat for McCutcheon was bowling con- seen him swim by now, and one tances in the women's 50 yard sistently accurate and well. need only comment briefly on on Wednesday Jast. There was:
J's auccess.
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something in what was written.
Miss Churn won this event from On the same green, C. G. Sliva |*** Min Ho Wal-king by just over eliminated W. L. Walker by 21-
Je recorded his "triple" in the 220, the 440 and the 880 yards free style events, and in the latter two established new recorda.
And he has yet the Harbour Race ference in times! next month to come along!
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a foot, yet 4/5 sec. was the dif-14, and though the result
was
Scores In Brief
AT KOWLOON F.C.
not surprising, the margin was
than However, Miss Churn's double suc-greator
Waa expected. cess in the 50 and 100 were in keep. That, however, conveys nothing DAVID Hutchinson's triumphing with her ability. But she has
[of the evenness of the game. was in the 100 yards. His two swimmers to watch who ore record In this-the
rapidly improving, and these are Silva was hard put to register premier Miss 3. Anderson and Miss Ho Wai- his shots, and on quite a number on 24th head event of the Meet-was warmly king. Both are very young, and of occasions the tape had to be 21-10 on 21st head. applauded and appreciated by there is even betting at the moment used. all. Other than establishing that Miss Anderson will turn tables himself as one of the outstand-on Miss Churn in the Interport 100
yards.
this is only
ing swimmers of the year, he To subscribe to has put in the strangest claim matter of personal opinion, but I do to being anchor man for the think that it is quite on the cards. Colony relay
There aren't swimmers in Hong kong to touch Miss Li Poluen and Miss L. Sadick in the
women's
Manila.
team
against
J. McCutchean beat A M. Omar 21-10 on 24th head,
CG. Sila beat W L. Walker 21-14
M. N. Rakusen beat J. S. Landolt
AT CRAIGENCOWER
Yesterday's results were:
50 metres, Chan Lui-bik: 1 Chan King-pong: 3. Wang Yet-bung. Time 20A, 50 metres (women)/-1, Ho Walking: 2. Leung Chit. Time 36,
50 metres (girls),—t, ifo Wal-isk; 2, No Wai-fart.
200 stree breast-stroke.~~1, Fong Chung-yue: 2 Chan Man-por; 3, But Kwan-ting. Tune 3.102.
200 metres breast-stroke (women)—Miss Cheong Pul-chan; 2, Mis` Leung Time 4.2.4.
Chit,
400 metres-1. Chan Lul-bik: 3, Won
Yat-hung: 3. Wan Lud-man. Timė 131.4.
The Programme
To-day's events are (commencing at 7.30 pm);
Men's 100 metres free-style; women's 100 metres free-style, boys' [50 metres free-style; men's 100 metres 100 metres 400 metres
| back-stroke;
free-style,
women's
J. S. Landolt went under to M, N. MR. Abbas beat A. Murton 21-3 back-stroke, women's Rakusen, also on the same green, on 12th bead. 10-21. In this game it was the better man who won. Landolt dropped off surprisingly over the last eight heads, and on many occasions had to resort to driving to try and break up his lopponent's position.
A. M. Omar was shaken when after
events respectively, leading 13-11 on the 18th end, Mc-
on the 20th.
He was second in the 60 yards to breast-stroke Ng Nin and timed 25 seconds dead, while it was also a matter of great Cutcheon reversed the position and -but In the free-style relay on satisfaction to many that Miss Cook the lead 17-13 Saturday last he swam his lap in Guterres justified confidence of sup-This was the result of fine bowling.
Short or long heads made ittle A glance at that sequence tells at difference to the accuracy of the once how erratle was the scoring. winner, who 100, is a Third Divisjon However, Rakusen had command of player for the Prison Omeers Club. the situation after the 16th head, and
OMAR FORTUNATE
steadily built around the jack, which OMAR was fortunate to draw up positions Landolt was continually to 19-nl on the 23rd end, when trying to break up, McCutcheon, in trying to take out Omar's counting shots, look out his own wood and left a 4 against him- self.
IN DARKEST HAMPSHIRE
♫ In my bath ready, Hawkina ? "
"Not quits,Sir. They're just dursing it?".
- A gesture of old world coutery, no doubs, but was it really necessary ?.”
5. Very necessary indeed, Sir, as it hatp- Dens to be a hip-bath which has lain. some years in the coach-house, His Lordship rarely entertaina?o y
"Hia Lordship's notions of hospital- "Ity are not of this veniury. He seemed to think he had a sacred duty to lay wo low beneath the table. I marvel
that I'm here to tell the kle."
*** Lès in some ways His Lordship`is
well abreast of modern though. Thi bottle of Bond Linne Juler, Sir, ti gone
***Fisced there by Hie Lordship's own hand. Hawkins. And a very refreshi ing drink following upon a one-sized battle with his Lordship's decanters.** * Yu, Sir, and Road's has still further wietnes, it is justly renamed for muaji bilasing the aftermaffects of alcohol, inigarly known as mornings after?
"So that's why I'm still alive and kicking? Well, well, one lives and Teams. Go and boil the kettle for my · bathì... "I don't want to miss my: ・Breakfast.
BIG WIN, FOR ABBAS
SATURDAY
Rowing eventa,
SUNDAY
Cross-harbour race.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10.
Diving and Water-polo.
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
M. K. ABBAS had on easy passage into the fourth round when he met A. Ол the Inst head, however, Morton at Craigengower. The game McCutcheon played a very fine wond ended on the 12th head with the MEETING will be held (weather THE EIGHTH EXTRA RACE to win. He rested out Omar's shot score 2143. and lay 2. Omar was wide with his 2nd end when he pushed Morton's SATURDAY, 5th and THURSDAY. Abbas tollled a 4 on the permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on last wood and the game was over-colitary counter. Morton scored then McCutcheon unwisely essayed three singles. As
another draw
(with Omar's woods
Just in the rear) with his lost.
That
he made it and scored a 3 was tribute to his confidence, but it might have
given the game away.
SILVA V. WALKER
THE Silva-Walker duel was one in which the Recreio player had the edge all the way. He took the tend 7-6 on the 8th end and thereafter retained it. Walker was unfortunate on several occasions, however, when with Sliva lying the shot excellent woods went through missing the shot and Jack by the merest fraction..
ERRATIC SCORING THE BOWLING generally in the! Landolt-Rakusen match was not high. Scoring from the 6th head to the 10th was:
Landolt
Rakuzen
porters in winning the women's 440. free-style on Saturday in such a con- vincing manner. ·
There is a great future for, all these -young swimmers
but
| trafners must keep their eyes, on
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