1917-05-21 — Page 8

SPORT.

SATURDAY'S BOXING.

The grand Assault at Artas, helt utler, the auspices of the Hongkong Folice Reserye, for the benefit of War Charities, proved a must satisfactory exhibition, and one of the best boxing (contesta,seen in the Colony for some considerable 'tima. This opinion was very generally shared by the large and

enthusiastle gathering that last Saturday might filled a spurious maßhad erveted en the Volunteer parade ground.

As the bell signalled the fourth round Craig rushed his opponent. Scott met the Turh with A blow that sent Craig reeling. Ele managed to keep his feet, however, ami again attacked Scott, who this time aucceedeel in dropping him again to the hourils. Craig rose almost immediately but Scott quickly stepped i knocked him down again. Craig took several seconds of the count and then unsically tone to his feet. Scott now obviously intemled to finish the contest, and after Craig had twice again found the Hoor $nd, had twice aimin risen to his feet, Scott rushed in nl landed a terrific blow that sent

Tho enclosure, which was well lighted Craig crashing to the bourds, where he and ventilated, was decorated with tags lay for some time after being counted sad pennants, and not only was every | out.

sest crempied, but uany spectators were standing.

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Wul regard to the programme, the greatest appreciation is expressed of the admirable manner in which it

nunu k art,

although the principal event of the evening,

was enrried

contest

for

THE PRELIMINARY BOUTS.

Every content in the preliminarica proved both fast and exciting and all the combatants were heartily applanded by the spectators for their clean and manly fighting,

The opening contest was a six 2 a special fteen minute roundsinate rounds alogging match between the heavy weight Kid Koch, U.S.M.C. and Sailor Fox championship of the Colony, wäich, U.S.X. Both men displayed splendid although exriting while it listed. was endurance. Kid Koch was given the

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At the conclusion of the firing at 600 yards range bir W. J. Hill, on behalf of the Taikoo Recreation Club addressing Major Wakeman, H.K..R., handed over the Eelilios Shield to the E.K.V.R. Test, winners of the League for the team on their unbeaten record in the 1976/1977 season, and congratulated, the League matches. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO FUND- The winning tickets in the draw, on A fast six minute rounds contest behalf of the Cigarette and Tobacco Fund, in connection with the Hongkong between SeamanSimas. R. and Sap team in the title match. Hongkong at times rather boy applicatis, per Smith, ER, fellowed, in which abanghai, were lat prize. No: 21 Corp. Scott, K. After sending Smith forrest the fighting and won the and prize. No. a trul prize No. 150 Gunner Urig, USN. (the chal-recision on points.

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WEATHER REPORT.

On the stab at 12.20.–Pressure bas increased slightly at: Weihaiwei and Nemuro, and decreased slightly to moderately elsewhere. The anticyclone.. is moving enstwàads and a depression is sikasted over 8, Manchuria.

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours anding at 10 am to-day, 0,00/inch. Tutal since January 1st, 13,37 inches, against an average of 18.83 inches..

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OFFICIAL NIGHTS IN MAY.

The following table shows the Star- dard Time at which Official Night ends and begins during the month of May, 1917

Begins. *.04. p.m.

May 31st, 5.30

Date.

Erds.

14.07.

2.92nd, 4.29

7.00

++

33rd, 5.50

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21

20th, 5,29

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... 30th. 4.97

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Shortly before the main bout Ma F. C. Jakin, D.S. 1 (R), entered the ring with a mallet in his hand and

the two pairs of boxing advantage that bis apponent conki not! avelived gores worn by Compl. Scott and Guaner overcome. Braumgar, however, put up Craig respectively, during the contest. an excellent fight, far at the end of the KING EDWARD HOTEL The gloves we finally knocked tenth and there was no questioning down. aniklst loud applause, to the decision that went to Riebank. " Eldon Potter for 100 the "words to go to the Cigarette and Tolars Find. Before calling for bis Mfenkin male a short speech in which he said that, whilst the officers and men of cla British forces and American Navy were enjoying sport in Longkong it was altogether fitting and proper that they should think of the men in the "trenches (Applause) Mr. denkin then thankel Compl. Scott, on behalf of the Police Reserve, for the mest valuable service be had rendered to that organiza tion, and remarket that "everyone who was acquainted with Corp. Sentt, or bad seen im ight, knew him to be a blow that knocked Fuyal into a cornet i thorough sportsman and a gentleman.where he hung on the ropes choking and (Hear, hear) Mr. Jenkin alded that although the spectators had not yet had the opportunity of seeing Craig fight, he was obviously a splendid type of manhood, atal after fe hack fought he had no doubt they would be able to say need the victor, for Roval was the same of Cmi as they did of Scott, obviously groggy. Ahearn easily forced (Applause) Mr. Jenkin then said that him against the ropes and worked, hine speaking on behalf of the Hongkongdown to the next comer. Follo Reserve at the British foies, He took this opportunity to thank the men of the American Navy for coming Aberrard in the way they had on such short notice. He has explained to them that they would only be given Te day to tuin for the contests, whoreupon they replied that they did new care if they were only given one day, they would try to put up a gool show. And they have put up a good show,” conclared Mr. Jeakin (Applause)

Apply met the rush with PATELL & CO.

THE MAIN CONTEST. Gunner Craig whilst heavier than Corporal Scott, was obviously out of

gasping for breath Sportsmanlike, however, Abearu did not follow up the blow, but permitted Royal to get his wind and come out of the corner. Superior endurance bil again pro

There

Paddy" broke through Royal's guard and with his effective right, dropped his opponent for the full count.

After ten minutes interval, Seaman Allan, R.N... met Corp. Stubbs izl the Middlesex Regt. in what was scheduled for à six 2-minute rounds contest: The bout, however, if not go to the sixth round, for after four fast rounds of hard but clean fighting, Corp. Stubbs sustained an injury to his hand and was unable to carry on. The referee (Mr. Bailly), on behalf of Corpl. Stubbs, Aurcunced that this was his first appearance in the ring and flut he had tried to play the game. his he had obviously done, and the

announcement was received with loud applause. The decision, of course, went to Seaman Allan.

The evening's entertainment was hell

coalition aml, therefore, failed to mantain the speed and hitting power of his opponent. The gunner, however, under the listinguisher patronage of fought gamely, Fising to his feet H.E. the tieneral Officer Commanding. repeatedly alter being felled the Major General Ventris, and Commodore

H.G.S. Sandeman, R. N.

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Caig opened the first round with

abrung attacks, and throughout the round carried the aggressive. Corp Scott displayed clever foot work in arking the rushes of his opponent, but was finally formed against the ropes There Scott crouched and covered up, permitting Craig to hammer away at him for about six seconds without attempting to retaliate. Then Scott slipped away from the ropes, but was chugely followed by his opponent. Both saen then closed in and Craig appeared to be leading on points at the sound of the ball.

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The second round began with an exhibition of cool; clean fighting by

The Hongkong Ride League arranged both men. It was give-and-take, but ditions with Shanghai this year in place a friendly match under Interport con- Craig continued to force the battle. Is of the annual Interport Shoot in sona became quite evident that the which Singapore and Penang usually gun was in no condition for fifteen - rounds of suck fast fighting, bat at the Closs of the second round there was little to choose between the men.

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on Saturday afternoon, but the con ditions being unfavourable, a poor total was the result. Smoke from the Cement Works considerably interfered with the vision, especially at the longer ranges, of a disconcerting wind also prevailed.

The full scores were:-

At the opening of round three Scott, for the first time during the contest, began to extend, bimself

*200 500 600. aml force the fighting Craig pat apa"

yda. ydu. yds. TI. good defence, bus Scott's superior con Fle. A Jenkins, E.KY.R. 22 34 33 96 dition rapidly began to tell in his favour. pl. F. C. Goodman,

EK.V.E.31 31 30 92 Craig became obriensly groggy and Bergt. G. H. M. Banner- endeavoured to keep clear of his man, HK.V.R.32 30 20 99

EV. Carmael, Corpl apponent. His efforts, however, proved unsuccessful, a Scott, who Pie A. Brock, FLK VIL. 31.30 23.00 Cpl. B. Heath, HKV.0. 2023 23 90 cus now fighting in his best foze, QMS. TO. Mackay,

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Kusily broke through his opponent's p. J.Simpson, H.K.V.R. 20 233 83 guard and dropped Craig to the C. P. O. Crec, Zamiar finarde whore he was counted out by Mr. JW

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