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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1926.

SPORTS SECTION

BASEBALL ** ROW."

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH REPLAY?

A SPECTATOR'S GROUSE

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To the Editor of the "China Mall:"}

THE NOBLE ART.

JOE BECK'S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

IRON BUX BUSY.

Iron Bux, the boxer,'called round! Sir-Whatever may be the at the "China Mail" office this Baseball Association's deci-morning to say that he was an- sion on the appeal by the Japanese xious to mees Joe Beck whose was published in the on the alleged, unfairness of the challenge run which gave South China a win "Sunday Herald" in the last inning, the umpires should never have been appointed to officiate in such an important match.

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Beck is a light-heavyweight;| but Bux, would like to meet him at the middleweight limit if pos sible.

The "Iron" one is indifferent as to terms. He prefers "winner take all basis but wishes Beck to stipulate the percentage for division.. Bux also has friends.) who will put up a substantial side- stake.

Looking very it, Bux gave the| appearance that he is just a good sport as he was when he fought) Kid Marriott in the old days of ocal boxing.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HOME SOCCER.

LATEST RESULTS IN MID-WEEK.

IN 4 DIVISIONS.

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London, Sept. 13.. Matches in the English Football League to-day (home team given (first) resulted:----

Division I

Birmingham 0, Wednesday 0. Leicester 2. Tottenham 2. Sheffield 1, Derby 0:"

Division. II.

Fulham 1, Barnsley 0. Natts County 5, Chelsea 0. Southampton 2, Port Vale 2. Swansea f. Grimsby 1. A. Wolverhampton 1. Preston 2. Div. III (South). Luton 2. Northampton 0. Merthyr 1 Millwall 0.

· Swindon 2. Bournemouth 0.

Div, HI (North),

Barrow 2, Rochdale S. Chesterfield 5, Southport 1. Nelson 4 Ashington 0. Lincoln 4, Accrington 0. Stoke 8, Hartlepools 1.

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NAVAL NEWS.

APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.

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A GREAT HONOUR.

EPISCOPAL HONOURS FOR

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LOCAL CATHOLIC TRIBUTE

LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

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HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 14, 1928, 10.30 am:

The, cruiser "Curlew," detached:

In an address of welcome to from the North America und West the party of six Chinese Bishops. Indies Station, for, a cruise efect who are passing through the TT on London through the Pacific Isles, is run-Colony on their way to Rome, Mr. TT on Shanghai ning down the Pacific coast this Wo Fo-shing at a gathering of the

Banks. week, en voyage for her station, local Chinese Catholie" community Hongkong Bank via the Panama Canal. Satis at the Chinese Catholic Young do. factory as it is to "show the flag" Men's Club last night, said it was Chartered Bank in the Pacific at intervals, it is a great, honour which the Holy Mercantile Bank, A. & B. poor substitute for the squadron Father at Rome had paid to China do.

of smart cruisers once employed in elevating. to Episcopal F. & 0. Bank in patrolling those waters on the honours the first six Chinese Bank of East Asia outskirts of the China Station. Bishops.

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Lieut. F. C. Halahan and Lieut. Among the large number pre-Canton Insurance J. G. Gould have been directed to sent were Bishop Valtorta, the China Underwriters join the "Titania" depot ship of Rev. Father Spada, Rev. Brother North China Insurance.. submarines on the China Station. Aimar, Archbishop Costantini, Union Insurance The first named officer will take who is accompanying the Bishops-Yangtze Insurance .... over command of a submarine on jelect, and other "local Catholic

Fire Insurances. his arrival on the station, Two priests.

China Fire Insurance,

officers of the financial depart- The news of their elevation, H.K. Fire Insurance ment, Paymaster Lieut.-Comman continued Mr. Wo Fo-shing, in

Shipping.

Mining...

Taking for instance the win- ning run, ever if there had been no contact between the ball and

der G. L. Simmons and Pay-expressing the devotion and re- Douglases the spectators, the ground had

master Lieut. A. J. V. Chubb, have spect of the local Chinese Catholic Hongkong Steamboats.. been encroached upon to such an

been posted to the "Ambrose," the community to the party and wish-K. Tugs & Lighters,, extent that no umpire would have

Voiler attached to the China ing them a good voyage and Indo-Chinas: (Pref): been justified in allowing more

Station, for duty as from the be- speedy return, had come as very

do... than two bases (or even three)

ginning of September.

glad tidings. On behalf of their do.. under the circumstances. Had

hosts he would state that they Oriental Navigation the runner been sent back to base,

-BRITISH RIFLE RECORD.

The run of promotion to the were glad and proud to be Chris- Shell Transports South Chine still had every

fag list of the Navy has stopped tiana and appreciative of the

Star Ferries chance to win with, one man only

'Seagirt (N.J.), Sept. 19.

for the present with the advance-labours of those missionaries who

Water-boats being out, and the subsequent in-

Kid Raymond was also a visitor.

The world record established by ment of Captain (Commodore 2nd had gone abroad to preach the

Refineries. cident would not have arisen. The Filipino lad says that al-American rifiemen last year has class) A. J. B. Stirling, C.B., Goapet. They were thankful to China Sugara

Onlookers, they say, see most of though he is a featherweight, he been beaten by a British rifle A.D.C., to Rear Admiral. The them for their labours and suffor-Malabon Sugara the game, and they saw enough has put on poundage and does not team, in defeating the United new Rear-Admiral is at present in ing, many having given their to make them disgusted with the mind meeting Cartlidge. In fact,States for the Dewar trophy, for charge of the naval establish- blood for the noble cause. Benguetz umpires, particularly with the he is only too anxious to do so. the first time since 1913.1

ments at Hong Kong, where he He felt aure, continued the Kailan Mining Ad.... gentleman at base.

Both Bax and. Raymond are Shooting at 50 and 100 yards will complete his tenure in Octo-speaker, that the work of the Langkats (Combined) very keen to show local "fans" the Englishmen scored 7,793 ber. An old boy of the Royal Bishops in spreading the gospel" do what they can do and Bux is open points out of a possible 3,000, and Naval School, New Cross, like and winning their country to Shanghal Exploration

⚫ (Single) to meet anybody in the Celóny at the Americans 7,788.-Reuter's Admirals Sir Doveton Sturdee, Christ would be the greatest fac- Shanghai Loan the middleweight limit.

American Service,

Sir James Startin, and others who tor of that peace, tranquillity and Raubs ... distinguished themselves in the prosperity of which China was in Tronoh Mines war Rear-Admiral Stirling also so much need: In conclusion he Ural Caspians: served with distinction in that asked the guests on behalf of the Docks, Wharves, For the 4th extru race meeting campaign, having command of a local Chinese community to con- fon October 9 there is a change in destroyer flotilla at Jutland. Helvey to the successor of St. Feter HK & K Wharves

Godowns, &c. the programme, namely:-Race No. had previously served in China at Rome, their sentiments of un HK & W. Docks 3, polo pony scurry, distance during the Boxer rising, and been limited loyalty to him as the only Hongkews furlongs

wounded. Rear-Admiral Stirling Head of the true Church of New Engineerings will be succeeded at Hong Kong Christ, the Catholic Church. Shanghai Docks by Captain John L. Pearson, In the course of further ad- Lands Hotels & Bldgs. CM.G. who, for the last three dresses (by representatives from ILK. & S. Hotels (old) .. years has been in command of the various local Catholic institutions,

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I trust that in fairness to aport in the Colony, the Association will order a replay of the match. This can be arranged for next Sunday wilernoon before the match scheduled between the Japanese TENNIS CHAMPIONS,

and the Chub de Recreio. Of course there should be better nr- rangements made for umpires and to control crowds,

1n connection with the big match, may ask where the police were?

Yours, etc..

SPECTATOR.

Hong Kong, Sept. 14.

THE AUSTRALIANS.

SECOND DAY'S PLAY AT BLACKPOOL

"WOODFULL'S DISTINCTION..

Blackpool, Sept. 13.. Second day's play in the match an England XI (captained by M. K. Poster of Worcester) v. the Australians-

(Overnight score:-Australians 220 runs for 5 wickets, Woodfull 83 not out).

To-day the remaining Austro- lian wickets fell 52 runs, of which Woodfull.claimed' 33.

W. M. Woodfull carried his bat through the innings, for a score of 116 not out. This is his eighth century of the présent tour. He was at the wickets for 414 hours hit 7 fours and was very sound.

Parker (Gloucester) took 5 wickets for 76 runs.

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Forest Hills, September 1, The United States lawn tennis! hampionship has opened.

EXTRA RACE MEETING.

BOY TENNIS CHAMPION.

London, Sept. 4..

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Owink to W. T Tilden's poor howing throughout the seasom ex-

J. Fletcher won the Surrey aireraft-carrier "Furious," Bishop Valtorta, the Bishop of Hongkong Lands perta consider Rene Lacoste, who boys' lawn tennis championship.whith Captain R. G. H. Hender-Canton and the Prefect of Kong-Hongkong Realty appears with Tilden in the upper is opponent in the final was Pson, C.B.. is to succeed him on moon), the hope was expressed H.K. Territorial half of the draw, has an equal Sherwood, whom he defeated 6-4, September 1. Twenty years ago that the Chinese Catholics of Humphreys Estates chance with the champion in reach-6-4

as a Lieutenant, Captain Pearson Kwangtung would in the near Prince's Building hiig the finals.

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W. M. Johnston, Manuel Alonzo (Spain). Harada (Japan), Jean Brugnon (France), Williams and Tilden also won their matches Reuter's American Service.

The match concludes to-day. To-morrow the match at the Bridge to-day by

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Mr. Thorne one of the leaders Lane, Crawfords

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Miscellaneous. The latest de- Among to-day's results, Cochet British, Empire.

Carton Ices...... beat Ingram 6-8, 9-7, 6-2; Lacoste mands of an absurd nature have

We are definitely informed that Cements (comb.) beat Garland 6-2, 6-1 6-0; Tawara just been announced from Sydney, Russia.

do. (old) beat Shields 6-4, 5-2, 7-5.-Reuter's where carpenters are demanding

Mr. W. H. Thorne will leave do. Penang on November $0 to take China Buses

(new) a wage of £8 for a working week Americua Service.

Later. of 40 hours, twelve holidays a

M. Lieutenant Norman S his seat on the Supreme Court China Lights (comb.) year, in addition to all public Secger, of his Majesty's ship Bench. It has not yet been de- holidays, two hours off, or pay. "Malaya," pleaded guilty at a cided whether he will be appointed

court-martial on

or the F.M.S. China Prov. (comb ment for two hours, when a man Portsmouth is discharged, in order to allow August 18 to a charge of wilfully judiciary but rumour favours

do. of his Seremban as the opening scene of him to sharpen his tools, and 3d. disobeying a command. per hour extra for men working superior officer, who directed that the future Mr. Justice Thorne's more than 30 feet from the until further orders the amount

of his monthly wine bill was not The appointment will give 4 MILES RECORD STANDS.

ground:

do. These are only some of the to exceed £2. It was stated that

(part pd.) Hongkong Amusements.; London, Sept. 4. demands made by the New South between Jaly i and 27, the wine great public satisfaction as iti.. The England XI then batted.

In an effort to beat the 22 years' Wales section of the Amalgamat books showed that his bill gants and practitioners have felt K. Construction When stumps were drawn for the old world record for the foured Society of Carpenters and amounted to £2 5s. 1d. The for many years that the Bench Hongkong Electrics day their score stood at 126 runs miles of Alfred Shrubb, the Joiners, which is serving a new accused explained that, he had to it were manned in part by judges H.K. Ropes (comb.) · would be greatly strengthened if HK. Developments wickets. ainbring famous English long distance run-leg of wages and working condi- entertain guests other than his who have had forensic practice in Ro ing on an early closure.Reuter. r . E. Webster, Birchfield tions on all municipal councils in own. The Court, of which Capt. and know the laws and customs of do

Harriers, failed

A. E. Evans, his Majesty's ship nearly two Other demands include 19 per "Victory," was president, Ben-

the championship counties) Anutes 18.2/5 secs.

rooms where pumice, charcoal, or ship and severely reprimanded.

Engineer Capt. H. F. Smith, When Shrubb won the four other insulating material, is in isher and the Home first-class

miles event at the British A.A.A. use, and 15 minutes' time off for D.S.C., RN has been appointed cricket season is at amend..

championships in 1904 for the men to wash themselves when a Naval Aide-de-Camp to H.M. fourth successive year his time they are engaged in insulation the King, from August 9, in place HOME YACHTING RESULTS. was 19 mins. 56.4/5th seconds, work or in using any deleterious of Commodore A. J. B. Stirling.. but at Glasgow shortly after-or dirty substance. The muni- C.B., A.D.C., promoted to fagi London, Sept. 4. wards he established an English cipal councils are asked either to rank.

The cruiser "Yarmouth," Capt. C. B. C. Swayne, to "Carysfort Sir Mortimer Singer's yacht Amateur and world record by adopt the log or grant the society "Lulworth" has had a very suc- covering the distance in the re-a conference. Failing this, it is E. W. Isaacson, has reduced to (N.), or commg. for

do.. (Ordinary) cessful racing season,

markable time. of 19 mins intended to submit the matter to special complement at Ports-(August 17); and to "Carysfort"

the Federal Court,

mouth, as tender to the "Victory," (N.), on commg. for duty on pas-Watsons" (old) Second in the race for the 23.2/5 seconds.

on the conclusion of her trip to sage to China; and tol do. (new) King's Cup at Cowes, which event This is not the only world re-

the Mediterranean station. In "Vindictive" (N.) (on arrival). Wm. Powells she won last year under the cord standing to the credit of the

Lambert, to H.K. Telephone colours of Mr. H. Wild, she has famous athlete, for his perform- THE TEST OF SAVOIR FAIRE. September she is expected to Lieut.-L. A

leave for another trooping cruise "Carysfort." on commg, for trials finished the season with thirteen ances in the 2 miles, 3 miles, 5

That pugilism is no longer to the Far East..

(August 17); and to "Carysfart" firsts, six seconds and a third miles, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 miles have

socially disreputable in America The appointment dated from (on commg.), for duty on passage holding a considerable lead over still to be equalled. Lord Waring's White Heather,

Webster did better time at the was placed beyond doubt the August 12 of Captain G. W to China, and, to "Titania" (on umended orders. at Stamford other day when the Mayor of New Hallifax to command, the cruiser recommg.), A.A.A. meeting which secured seven firsts, ten

York addressed three or four "Carlisle" in China, in which Mida.-R. T. Shaw, LW. n seconds and six thirds. Sir Bridge on July, for he beat the hundred boxers at a dinner at a vessel Captain R. S. MacFarlan Macdonald, L. C. S. Sheppard, Thomas Lipton's "Shamrock" also holder, C. E. Blewitt as well as leading hotel. The deportment of has completed the usual two L. P. Moore, W. N. Petch, to hud. seven firuis, with seven Cotterell, the Royal Corps of the guests was perfect. Not a years. Captain Hallifax thus "Despatch," to take passage in s seconds and one third, while the Signals runner, to win in 19 knife was used for the conveyance takes up his first command, as at cruiser (September 1.); A. O King's yacht "Britannia".

Iminutes 49.3/5th seconds. won

of food, and not a napkin was the time of his promotion two Johnson, W. D. Dimkerley, His running at this meeting worn as a ruff.

But the crowning years ago, and since, he was R. B. C. Hutchinson, EG was one of its features, for he evidence of the social aplomb of employed on duties connected Browne, E. P. F. Atkinson, and also secured a fine win in the the diners was provided when with the League of Nations. He N Lanyon, to "Durban," on Bern two miles steeplechase, retaining they were going home. In New served during the war as torpedo recommg. (November 2). LADIES DISTANCE SWIM.

the title he won last your, and york; an elsewhere, the cloak-officer and commander of the It has been decided that Sub- finishing in 10 mins. 34.1/5th room attendant is wont to re- battleship "Ajax," and was after-marine London, Sept. 4.

127, Lieutenant-Com- The ladies' annual long dis- Shrubb's world record.

seconds, over a minute more than move, rapidly any small coins that wards on the experimental staff mander John Drinkwater, is to

may have been dropped into his at the Signal School. tance swim took place in the

proceed to the China Station with Thames to-day and resulted in a

plate and to leave only a few! The following appointments the trooping cruisers which will win for Miss Mabel Hambien.

TENNIS VISIT TO MACAO..on for the next comer. On this August 12 Mids.-E.

specimen larger tips as a sugges-were made by the Admiralty on convey reliefs there shortly, leav Her time was, 1 hour 15 mins. 20

Cing England about the midție of seconds, the record time being On Saturday and Sunday last the occasion the plates were paved Bayldon, A. C. Price, J. M. September. One of these cruisers that of Miss P. Scott (last year's Netherlands Tennis Club of Hong with decoy 25-cent pieces Villiers. I. G. Robertson, A. C. will be the "Yarmouth." L27 Un demar d winner) who in 1921 recorded a Kong visited Macao, to meet the quarters"). Did the pugilists Macdonald, R. A. Feil, and E. A was completed recently by Bheer-ne time of 1 hour, & mins. 55 seconds. team of the Foreign Lawn Tennis fall into the trap, as persons in- Blundell, to "Hawkins" (to take ness Dockyard, after having been experienced in such festivities pasaage in a cruiser). Surgn; in hand since January, 1918, be- Club,

The Dutch players" were beaten might have done? Not a bit of Lieut.-Commrs.-J. R. Brennan, ing one of the last pair of eub- by a narrow margin of one game. When they retrieved their M.B, to "Durban" (August 16), marines in the war programmes, the result being 50 games to 49 hats and coats some of them gave and E. S. Mellor, M.B, to The Flotilla in China has just sovral (Hank's buying rate) 0

a 10-cent piece, some a 5-cent "Yarmouth" (on completion for been reduced by the paying off at ilver (per o5%) me, an In the final in sesquicentennial favour of Macao, pola tournament, the Hurricanes The NT,C. team consisted of the plece, and come nothing. "Bank- trooping trip).

Hong Kong for disposal of L9. Sar Biver in Bougkung, di a pou defeated Orange County by 11 following-Messrs. Buys. anders," was the comment of one The following appointments It includes 12 vessels of the "I" no Copper Lab 10 a pi

hinde Lopper Lent 0,6% POL Koals to 8-Router's American Rumondt Woudenberg und Hein: observer, "could not have done were made by the Admiralty class, tendera to the Titania

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four tithes, was second in as many races and had three thirds.

LS. POLO FINAL.

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