TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1926.
"CHINA MAIL" SPORTS PAGE
CUP STRUGGLE.
ONLY FOUR CLUBS LEFT IN NOW.
"JUNIORS" GO UNDER
Nottingham Forest, who twice drew with Bolton Wanderers in the 6th round of the FIA. Cup are now out of the competition.
In a replay yesterday, at Man- chester, says Reuter, Bolton won by the only goat acored.
The draw, therefore, for the semi-final on March 27 is:-
Manchester City v. Manchester United, at Brouall: Lane (the ground of Sheffield United).
THE TEST TEAM
EASILY DEFEATS WEST' AUSTRALIA,
TWO CENTURIES MADE..
Qeuter's Serptoo.
Ferth, March 15,
The Australian cricket Test team (new on its way to England) beat West Australia by an innings and 45 runs. Score)
West Australia (1st) 282 runs. Fremantle made 87,
The Test team (1st) 424 runs for 9 wickets, declared JM Swansea Town v. Bolton Wan-Taylor (New South Wales) made devers, ut White Hart Lane (the 148 and W. H. Ponsford (Vic-
toria) 102 ground of Tottenham Hotspur, London)..
[Swansea is the only second Notts division Clubs left in... Forest also belong to division II. The others are in division 1 of the
Jengue: 1,
In The League.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, March 16.. In division southern sec-
tion of the league, Merthyr lost
to Charlton 0-1.
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The table now stands:—
Goal.
P.. W. D. L. F.A. Pts Bristol C. 33, 17 9 7 34 35 43 Reading 32 17 9 614 39 43 Plymouth 31 17 % 78 55 43. Brighton 31 16 6 970 54 38 Millwall 30 14 8 8 5 28 36
West Australia (2nd) 97 runs.
THE BOAT RACE,
HOW THE RIVAL BLUES COMPARE..
AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
(via Colombo.)
London, Feb. 25, Though the Oxford crew does.
not compare with Cambride in the
of facial features.. the matter latter being dubbed the hand- somest eight, that ever took to the water, the Oxonians have a pro- nounced superiority setorialy. They appeared ab. Bourne End on the inisial buting to-day wearing the most enormous "Oxford bags" ever seen.
Couched by Dr. Bouine and using the new bont.. they had an
hour and a half's outing, setting
The latter coached by Mr. Dudley Ward, have been at Henley since February 22 and are making excellent progress,
Gillingham...33 5 5 13 47 37 35down well in the new conditions, Southend...35 3 13 52 52 33 Pitman acting as stroke. Swindon......32 14 5 13 501 49-33- Luton 33. 13: 614 52 63: 32 They appear to have the making Northants ...31 13.5 13.53 61 30f a fine crew though they are not
so stalwart aa Cambridge... Newport 33: 12 7 14 48 54 3 Watford.......32 12 7 13 37 $ 37 Merthyr 18 18 14 52 62 30 Brentford 32 13 4 15 55 71 30 Aberdare 31 13 4 14 52 53 30 Bournemouth32 12 6.14 49 73: 30 Mr. Ward has drastically revived Charlton .......... 31 911 31 35 42 29 the Cleting, fatully eliminating Crystal P. 3 3 2 6 52.58 28xweets. To-day they were subject Norwich......32 1 65 45 58 25 led to the ordeal of posing for the Bristol R.31 10 6 15 30 52 26ineme, slow motion pictures being Exeter 32 9 6 17 30 58 24 takon. Q. P. R.33 5 820 29.63 18
WHO IS IT?
JACK DEMPSEY'S NEXT
OPPONENT.
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
(Associated Press.)
Was
New York, March 5.
HONG TENNIS,
THE CHINA MAIL.
NARROW VICTORY FOR HONGKONG
INTER-ELECTRIC MATCH.
GENEVA PUZZLES.
CONFLICTING KUPORTS OF
POSITION.
LOOKING FOR A FAY.
(Reuters Servico.)
Even Pressmen are tired of mak ng forecasts, but those la touch with the Gormand: oarly this morn- ing attributed to Dr. Stresamanın the expression of belief that the diffaulty would be settled to-day, though Dr Stresemann omitted to Indfontein "what quarter the shange of attitude was likely to
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OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS,
HONGKONG, March 16, 1926, 10.30 am.
Dr. Stresemann has informed the German Pressmen that... he' was Geneva, March 15,
officially informed that Sweden "Had The informal meeting of the resigned her sent in the Council to
da London Council has concluded. No sòlu- leave room for Poland. Ho ex-
T.T: on Shanghai The Hongkong Electric Recreation has yet been found and the plained that the Swedish represen
Was Banka tion Club were "at home" on Council is meeting. Again this bative, M. Unden,, had been under Hongkong Bank
the cross fra of both sides; and
odo Sunday afternoon, at Ming Yuen,
Sir Auston Chamberlain, after anyhew since Sweden had been Chartered Bank the Council said that the situation four years on the Council, there Mercantile Bank, A. & B
should be a change. was more hopeful..
to the China Light & Power: Be Creation Club in the third of a series of athletic contests between the two clubs, resulting in "Hong- kong" winning by 51 games to 48..
Details as follows (winning team given Arst));--- Dunbar & Thompson:
lost to Smith & Hamblin 3-8. beat Clemo, &. Davidson 8-8. beat Forrest & Pym: 9-2
20-13.
R. Smith. & Saunderson:-
lost to Smith & Hamblin 2-9% lost to Clemo & Davidson 4-7. beat Forrest & Pym 2... 8-31.
Paul & Gahagan:-
14-19:
lost to Smith & Hamblin 5-6% lost to Clemo & Davidson: 5:61. beat Forrest & Pym. 7-4.
17-16.
•TA
Total: Hongkong Electric 54 games. China Light 48 games.1
The score in points to date is:- CL.PR.C, 4. HERO 2
TENNIS SURPRISE.
1J
RUMJAHN LOSES IN OPEN SINGLES..
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YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
Probably the biggest surprise in the Hongkong CC. annual lawn tennis tournament this year was provided yesterday when H. D. Rumjahn was defeated in three straight sets by H. Lo, a much improved player who has returned
from abroad.
Young Rumjahn is one of the best of the Indian R.C. players and is joint holder of the Colony'a open doubles title. Yesterday his
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afternoon.
Geneva, later.
Brazil Unwavering.
Owing to Brazil's unwavering determination to any proposal that Germany should, become a permanent member of the League Council unless, Brazil is given a permanent seat it is understood that the Council and the Lougue are jointly appealing to Rio de Janeiro by cable..
"All Well"
Geneva, later.
M. Paul Bonequr, interviewed by Reuter, expressed the opinion that
All will go wall"
The League Council is expected to meet again on Thursday.
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· REVIVED HOPES? ·
(British Wimeless Service.)
Rugby March 15.. The prospects of an agreement being achieved Were again received in Geneva to-day. There was this morning a further private meeting of the Lengue Council, at which fresh auggestions were con- siderodi for overcoming the dif culties with which that body is faced.
In view of revived hopes of finding a solution the meeting of the League Assembly convened for to-morrow was postponed until Wednesday, so that a little more time might be given to the search for an agreement.
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do. Dr. Stresemann added that P & O. Bank Sweden's proposal should have Bank of East Asia been submitted to the Councik Mes- Marine InsurancOS. terday, but at the request of Swe-Canton Insurance den it was only brought up to-day. China Underwriters...... Dr. Stres ann declared that this North China Insurance.. made adult situation for Ger- Union Insurance....E many, and said that there were Yangtza Insurance.env.
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Only an Offer. ...
Genera, Later. This afternoon the German dolo- gation" modifed
Its previous statement. It declared that. Swe- den, not resign but offered to resign, and others may make similar suggestions.
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Refineries..
Although these are not concrete- proposals, it la thought possible (China Sugars that a solution may be found and Malabon Sugars the idea. prove fruitful.
Mining.
French circles declare that the Benguete Germans are willing to consent to Kailan Mining Ad. a.solution which will.not mean any Langkata (Combined) Increase in the Coumeft
do. (Single) Shanghai Exploration Shanghai Loan
SOVIET WAY.
Rauba
TSAR'S MURDERERS RECEIVE-Tronoh Mines. ...
PENSIONS:
(Reuter's Serotce.)
Riga, March 14, A message from Moscow says that in connection with the; cele rebration of the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Alexander the Second, the Soviet has given life pensions to all surviving partici pants in the murder, numbering about fifteen, all of whom were serving life sentences in Siberia until the revolution..
It is understood that the latest proposal is based upon a arrangement of seats in the Council, and avoids the ereation during the present League session of any fresh seats, either temporary or permanent, other than that so be given to Germany.
It is reported that among the me was not enough to defeat nations at present on the Coynell Lo Rumjahn was mainly on the opposition to the proposalia con- 17 "offensive but was apt to be infined to Brazil but earnest hopes accurate. Le was consistent and are being expressed among other COLLINS HOPEFUL. kept his opponent at bay, although delegations that she will be per- sometimes driven to the baseline. auaded to depart from this isolation Several other matches were and will Anally assist in & aolution, played in which the tennis was of which if not idealistic, is at least high standard.
acceptable to the other. Council delegates.
- HONOURED TO CAPTAIN
TEST TEAM.
AUSTRALIA'S CHANCES.
*(via Colombo.)
Sydney, Feb. 23. The Australian Cricket Associa- tion to-day entertained the Test' team,
Among the fixtures for to-day which will depend on the wea ber-is the open doubles match in which the brothers Ng will ap Dear together...
EARLIER, CABLES.
(Reuter's Service.)
Yesterday's results follow:--
London, March 14. Open Singles:-(1st round) Th
The situation at Geneva remains Akiyama bent E: D. Lawrence 6-2, H. L. Collins said he felt it a 6-1, 8-6. Ng Sze-cheong beat B. sombre, no progress being register. It reported in sporting great honour to lead the Australian de Pass 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. (2nd round) ed on Sunday. Toward the end of circles to-day that Jack Dempseyside, particularly as he know he H. Lo beat H. D. Rumjahn 6-4, the day, however, a certain amount had agreed to defend his title was backed by a team who were 6-4, 7-5. M. W. Lo beat. C. Choa of diplomatic activity was apparent,
Paul going to play the game in the 6-0, 6-2, 6-0.
but there were no signs of any against Gene: Tunney OF Berlenbach under Tex Rickard's truest sense of the word,
Open Doubles:-(1st round) Ething to come from. He realised that the task before Grimble and A. S. Hett beut Cap-
Viscount Ishi manwille is auspices."
was a hard one, but the tain D. J. Allfree and H. C. Gould making a strong effect in the role Gibaon, manager for Genë Tunney, said to-day that he had agreed with players who had toured England be- 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4. T. Yamada and T. of intermediary, and is reconciling Tex Rickard to match Tunneyfors were stilt as good as ever.
Edo beat Captain H. F. Bloxham he, divergent views He had great hopes in the new and R. E. Lindsell 8-6, 6-4, 6-1. against Jack Dempsey, Bat that he had not heard that Dempsey had men included in the party.
(2nd round, bye) L. Baines and agreed to the match.
G. Miskin beat. S. A. and S. S. Hussain 8-6, 6-2, 11.9.
The “Herald Tribune" says: to-dnz.
that Jack Dempsey and Gene
Tunney have agreed to meet under
them
DAVIS CUP.
FUNDS.
the promotion of Tex Richard in a PHILIPPINE ISLANDS RAISE twelve-round no-decision fight for the heavyweight championship next. August.
TEAM TO COMPETE
(1st
Club Championship:: round) Col. C. Russell Brown beat L. Forster 6-3, 9-7, 6-4. (2nd round bye Major W. P. A. Hattersley-Smith beat H. Owen Hughes 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
Handicap Singles "B":-(1st "Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills
Manila, March 10.. round) E. J. R. Mitchell (owe will fight in Chicago. if the law At a recent meeting of the 16/6) beat A. Buys (rec. 5/6) 6-2 legalising boxing is passed by April Carnival Association, the mem-6-2
Thebers voted to contribute P2,000
Chicago, March 7,
restrained in its comments, all de
The London Press is generally ploring the damage to the League through the events of the past. few days.
The Telegraph supports the German standpoint, especially its offer to agree to the appointment of a commission to report on the problem of the reconstitution of the Council in September. The paper says that this coincides with the steadily growing wish among many League members for refont
The Chronicle" urges the Handicap Doubles (1st delegates to retrace their stops and to be promised by toward the expense of sending around) Mr. Justice J. R. Wood and show that the Tocarno Treaty is Coliseum Athletle Club. Filipino Davis Cup team to the the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax (rec. not "A Serap of Paper
United States.
2/6) beat H. A. Rodgera and A. E. Į Sir Austen Chamberlata is still The funds contributed by the Eagle (rec. 15) 6-3, 6-2. Major being criticised in some quarters. Carnival Association was taken W. W. Pratt, and Major W. B. from the P3,000 left over from the Stevenson (owe 2/6) beat IL V. P5,000 voted by the association Parker and R. P. Moodie (rec. last April for the entertaintment of (2/6) 6-1, 6-1. " athletes.
1, it was announced to-day.
is
fight the Dempsey, who has agreed to the plan, said he was, leaving Los Angeles soon and would start train; ing immediately although the fight will not be held until September.
SHANGHAI'S: OPENING
CEREMONY.
A Tropical Swamp.”
Londen, March 14, The whole of Europe rumbles with threats and counter-threats," says the "Daily Express." "This imbroglio. is, seething with auspi-
docaits like a tropical swamp fester- ing with disease. The poison is the result of the vaunted Locarno method. Geneva's chance is to for" get Locarno and be Genova.
Los Angeles, March 2 Jack Dorapsey, has, agreed and signed in his own handwriting to The contribution practically defend his titic, of heavyweight asuures the Philippines of having champion of the world in Les at least two representatives in the NEW GOLF COURSE.cions, intrigues, bargains and Angeles on Labour Day against Coming international tennis tour Harry Wills, Jack Doyle, Los nament. "Manila Bulletin.” Angeles promoter, representing a syndicate of real estate and busi ness men, he declared to-day.
"Dempsey had agreed to fight Wills here and if the syndicate of Los Angeles men put up the money. Dempsey asks, there is nothing to stop the bout," Doyle declared.
The promoter refused to revel Dempsey's terms, but it was paid the champion had asked $500,000
cash in advance and $250,000 addi tional the day he faces the brown; panther,-
ARMY RACQUETS FINAL
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TWO FIREMEN KILLED AND 15. INJURED,
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The stocks of wool and cotton. damage is estimated' at 5,000,000 | francs.
Two firemen were killed and 18 injured owing to a collapse of the roof.
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Rugby, March 18.
At a meeting of the committes of the Shanghai Golf Club it was The Times says that the decided formally to open the new heavens will not fall to-morrow Paris....... golf course on Good Friday. The whatever the Assembly does. The New York
Brustela "Com. London, Feb. 2. ceremony will be performed at 2 League is of great potential value,
Genera At Princes Club, in the final of pm by Mr. B. G. MacDonald, pre- but nothing is to be gained by the Army racquets doubles cham-sident of the Club, and Mr. Sydney and powers or desuming that the Barlin
Amsterdam exaggerating Its present functions Milsa pionship, the Coldstream Guarde Barton and Mr. Cunningham, (the holders) beat the King's Rifles, British and American consuls fate of the world depends entirely Stockholm...... 15-4, 15-8, 18-16; 4-15, 14-17, 16-10. general respectively, will probably on this noveliand hopeful expert openingen
asalat. An exhibition four ball mention sw match will probably be played after Geneva, March 14.
Gloom Prevalle the opening ceremony, says the
Shanghai Sunday Times.
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future fan uncertain.
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he
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HOME RUGBY RESULTS.
Doyle, who has also been author- ised to sign up. Wills, said he ex- pected to line up the negro as soon as the syndicate made an initial payment to Dempsey and obtained Cambridge University
(via Colashbo:);
London) Feb, 2 Under rugby union pipes,
the use of the Los Angelca Colf Royal Navy by 16 points to
seum, seating 100,000 personer for the proposed bout,
The Civil Service bea
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The semi-annual match between the St. George Society and the St. Andrew's Society will be played on April 25, The last match be tween the two apcieties had to be Army - postponed on account or the
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