1927-07-06 — Page 9

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1927.

SPORTS SECTION

NEW CHAMPIONS.

Brief Review of Winners at Wimbledon.

WHAT ABOUT HAMMOND?

Boxing Ban Lifted.

[By "Stalwart.”] So another Wimbledon has come and gone and from it emerge an entirely new group of True lawn tennis champions.

Miss Ryan is doubles champion with Miss Wills, but last year, when she was on the winning; side in the final against Mrs. 1. A. Godfree and Miss E, L. Colyer (Great Britain) she had, Miss M. E. Browne for a part- nur. H. Cochet, too, figured in last year's championships, assist- in winning ing J. Brugnon against C. van Lennep and B. de Kebrling in the men's doubles.

For the men's singles cham- pionship H. Cochet defented his

BIG SURREY WIN.

CENTURIES IN COUNTY GAMES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

WIMBLEDON CLOSES.

NO TITLES FOR BRITAIN.

Americans Take Women's and Mixed Doubles.

DEFEAT OF THE GODFREES.

BILLIARDS.

SHANGHAI JUNIOR EVENT.

WON BY W. R. CHISHOLM.

by those old rivals, the C.S.F. and Powhattan Club,

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Sportif just managing to win from last nors by the gin bf 59 points. The Senior Championship was past history, but he would like to con- On Saturday evening last W. R.} gratulate the winner of the Chisholm won the Junior Chum-Junior and the runner-up who pionship of the Shanghai Amateur made so plucky a fight for the RAIN AGAIN INTERFERES

Billiards Association, defeating

honour. This was the fifth year T.T. on Slanghai L. G. Maggs by 1,000 to 790. The been in existence and the A380 Hongkong Bank

the Junior Championship had London, July 5,

The tennis championships at Wimbledon came to a close yester-game

туды not It has been raining practically day. Mr. and Mrs. Godfree were defeated in the mixed doubles, so

played in the all

Y.M.C.A. but at

ciation felt very satisfied in hav- the

do. Lon. Reg... over the country since the Britain's only hope of retaining a title disappeared. The new cham- the Billiards County matches started on Satur

New World billets,

ing commenced it, as it had been Chartered Bank where

Mercantile A. & B. day.

Association has very well contested and supported pions are reviewed in "Stalwart's" sports summary to-day.

do. and players had shown marked P. & O, Bank installed a table and the con- ditions must have been very try-

improvement. Wimbledon, July 5.

ing to the players, with the con-Mrs. H. Bickerton, then presented Canton Insurance... $620

The wife of the hon. secretary, In the mixed doubles final through Miss Ryan's service and through the open windows and ner-up and also the highest break North China Insurance T142

The South Africans broke stant

noises coming Hunter and Miss Ryan beat Mr.led at 3-1. Miss Wills double-men in ammunition boots tranip-prize (Mr. Maggs, 763 followed Union Insurance... $275

the prizes to the winner and run-Ching Underwritera.. 80 eta. and Mrs. Godfree 8-5, 6-0.

Wimbledon closed with the un- expectedly easy defeat of the holders, the Godfrees, who after being within a point of the set at 5-4, failed in a critical stage of the match against Miss Ryan's brilliance.

Mr. P. G. H. Fender.

They fell easy victims to the At Leyton Surrey beat Easex by jirresistible Americans, an innings and three runs.

The second match was over in 33 Essex de 199 H. Morris 54),minutes and the spectators were Fender taking five wickets for 48; overcome with astonishment at: und 94, Renley taking six for 20, the loss of Britain's last title.

Surrey scored 296 for seven and declared (Shepherd 143

In the All England Plate final not out. Gentlen (France) heat Turnbull Peach 86), Nichols taking five fur (England) 1-6, 6-2, 6-0, 104.

In the ladies' doubles final Miss Ryan and Miss Wills beat Mrs.

countryman, Jean Borotra, who won last year. Cochet is the

Points for Natts. oldy Frenchman to win an hon- Nottinghamshire at Manchester our, though, together with Brug-took first innings points from Lan-Peacock and Miss Heine 6-3, 6-2. zion, he got as far as the final cashire.

of the men's open doubles. Helen

Wills figures in a double capacity

in the championship class, win-

ning the women's singles from the Spaniard, Senorita de Alvarez (who reached this stage last year before falling before Mrs, Godfree) and helping Miss Ryan to take the women's doubles title from Mrs. Peacnek and Miss Heine, as reported to-day.

Both honours in the doubles events went to Americn, Tilden and Hunter "beating Cochet and Brugnon, and Miss Ryan and Miss Wills defeating the South African ladies, Mrs. Peacock and Miss Miss Ryan, as Heine.

well as Helen Wills, figured on the win- ning site in two championships. as did Hunter, partnering Tilden in the men's doubles and Miss Ryan in the mixed doubles. A surprise of this year's play has been the elimination of the talent od Godfrees.

Holmes, Yorks.

Notis scored 191, Sibbles taking five for 49; and 117 for three (Walker 59 not out.)

Lancashire made 441 (E. Tyldes les 87), S. Staples taking sis for 64.

Worcester Draw.

The Worcestershire-Derbyshire match at Worcester was drawn.

Worcester svored 247 (Fox 60),

Storer taking six wickets for 47.

Derby mate 74 for four.

Holmes' Big Score. The New Zealander, playing at Bradford, drew with Yorkshire.

Yorks scored 377 (Holme: 175 not out, Leyland 118), Daere taking

The visitors made 133 for 7, Rhodes taking four wickets for 29.

Abandoned Games.

Mrs. Godfree, to use an Irish-five wickets for 35. ism, is not the Kitty McKane she was. Her greatest day was at Wimbledon last year, when,

Less than six hours play was! before 15,000 spectators, she won possible in the Warwickshire-Hamp the singles and, later, with her shire match at Birmingham, in husband, the mixed doubles. Her which the home county scored 72 record in the 'singles was: beat for no loss, Mrs. von Ellison, beat

HEAVIES TO FIGHT.

PAOLINO'S SUSPENSION

LIFTED.

TO MEET HARRY WILLS.

New York. July 5. The New York State Athletic Commission has reinstated Paolino,

faulted in the next and Miss Ryan missed a sitter with the open court, but the Americans won after "deuce" had been called and then took the next four games.

In the second set the South Africans made little headway tack and net play and Miss Wills' | Against Miss Ryan's superb at- fine driving, but won the third in the seventh, both from Miss Heine's service.

Semi-Final Results.

In the semi-final of the mixed doubles Hunter and Miss Ryan heat Raymond and Miss. Heine 6-3, 6-4.

In the other semi-final Mr. and Mrs. Godfree beat Greig and Mrs. Watson 6-3, 6-4.-Reuter.

LOCAL TENNIS.

Kowloon C.C. Teams.

The following will represent the, K.C.C. against the Netherlands Tennis Club on Friday, at 5.15 p.m. at King's Park.-C. H. Ledra and K. A. Kerstensen, R. F. Strange and J. S. Smith, Geo. Lee and A. J. Kew. The following will represent the K.C.C. on Saturday, ut 4.30 p.m.

"B" team v. M. B. K., Mody Rond, Kowloon. C. H. Atkins and D. J. Purves. W. Woodward and J. M. Jack. R. A. Karstensen and G. S. Ford.

team v. South China A. A. oni K. C. C. Ground, C. H. Leddra andi E. J. Gill, R. F. Strange and J. S. Smith, Geo. Lee and A. J. Kew.

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Maggs was by far the more interesting to watch, he being of the type who plays an open game, BIG AMERICAN CONTINGENT. rgoing out for all shots. However,

He said he would run no dogs from the start he did not appear on the tracks until the new sport Canton less to be a match for Chisholm, who was put under a national honor- Cements (comb.) London, July 5. is more of the match order, play-ary board of control, which in his

do. (old) The British open golf champion-ing the whole time to leave only opinion was

do. essential if grey- than in 1926, begins at St. Andrew's well that the fairly large audience reproach and

86 fewer the easy shots. The pair did so hound racing is to be kept above Ching Lights (comb.) 13%

become anything do. on Monday. The first hundred of soldiers and a few civilians more than a mere spectacle,

China Prov..... players and those tieing for the were generous in their applause. Brigadier-General Critchley, a HK. Constructions hundredth place qualify for the On the score, the first session was director of the Greyhound Racing Des Bairy Farms championship proper commencing on Wednesday. The gume will be very level, Chisholm, whose best Association, Ltd., which owns the HK. Elect played over 72 holes.

breaks were 24, 36, 49, 43 and 25, Manchester, White City, and Macas Electrics There is a strong entry from going to his points at 500-423. Harringay tracks, is of opinion H.K. Ropes (old) America, including the holder, Maggs's best were 31,-21, 25 and that a racing control is needed

do. (new) Lane, 37,

rather than a coursing control, Mackintosh

Crawforda Pronounced Superiority.

because the problems are entirely Sinceres..... After dinner, Chisholm's super ones of racing, and not coursing. United Asbestos iority was more pronounced and, "An unrepresentative or weak wat dié

Watsons with the aid of breaks of 41, 32, board," he adds, "will be of no H.K. Telephones

ship with 207 entries, who was suspended for allegedly Mixs The Gloucestershire-Glamorgan-refusing to meet Ed. Keeley, and Woolrych. beat Miss Ryan, beat shire match at Bristol was also a has approved a 15-round fight be Miss Byrell, beat Mlle. Viasto "wash-out."

tween Harry Wills and Paolino at and beat. Senorita de Alvarez,

Brooklyn on July 13-Reuter's after the latter had vanquished

American Service. Mrs. Mallory 6-2, 6-2,

What has happened to young Hammond, the wonder batsman of 1927? We have not had bis name in the cables for at least a month. Of course, he may be sick or on the injured list, though if this is so. I fancy we would have heard about it by now. No doubt he is turning out regular- ly for his County but has lost his form to the extent of not being able to obtain the fifties neces- sary to qualify for the cabling of his doings to the Far East.

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Win For Sussex.

At Dover Sussex gained a first innings victory over Kent.

Sussex scored 36 (Bowley 119. wickets for 89: and 121. Tate 120): Freeman taking five BERLENBACH WINS.

Kent replied with 301 (Handinge 103, Ames 82).-Reuter.

VARSITY MATCH.

Century for Judd.

Bugby, July 5. At close of play Cambridge had scored 178 and 220 for six wickets. Judd made 124.

-Oxford in their first innings

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VOLLEY BALL.

LAST NIGHTS FINAL AT.

CHINESE "Y."

There was a lot of foolish talk concerning Hammond about the time he was consistently making centuries. Some critics went so far as to predict that he would be a certain player for England; for the next ten years! nonsense! The Gloucestershire beat St. Paul's in the final game of professional is undoubtedly a the "A" division of the local Volley-

STOPS AUSTRALIAN HEAVY WEIGHT.

New York, June 28. Paul Berlenbach defeated Charles Rammell, the Australian heavy- weight, by a technical knockout after 2 minutes, 33 seconds of fight- ing.

Rammell is listed as the heavy- weight champion of Australia but you could never prove it to the spectators after to-night's exhibi- tion. The referee stopped the fight when it was seen that Rammell was taking an inhuman beating. He was bleeding copiously from the mouth and nose..

This is Berlenbach's first appear- ance inside the ropes since his de- On the Chinese Y.M.C.A. ground feat in January at the hands of What yesterday, the Tutorial Institute Mike MeTigue. "United Press."

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Mr. R. P. Phillips, the Pre- sident, was unable to be present, but after the game, Mr. R. C. K. Johnson, a past President (whose marking, by the way. bears. no relation whatever to his play, al though he got through it some-

London, June 16. how, with more fun than real!

A maximum penalty of £100 trouble) said that this game and 10 guineas costs was im- finished the season's Champion- posed on a bookmaker named ships and he thought the Asso-John Stewart, McLauchlan for ac- Robert Jones, Thomas Armour,ciation could be congratulated on Alex Armour, Charles Mayo, Jim having managed to carry through cepting ready-money bets. Barnes, Bill Melhorn, and Larry the usual Championships at all, in McLauchlan, who has businesses The Prosecutor stated that six players from view of the conditions which pre- France, including Arnaud Massey, vailed in the Settlement at the in Edinburgh and Bond Street, was a very reputable businesi Jean Gaasiat and Aubrey Boomer, time when these games were an- to get at a fast rate what the added to the encounter between the

Len Nettlefold and his father, R. nually held. Their thanks were man, and, he paid a tribute to the cricket public want-runs. Re- Analists for the "A" division by

Nettlefold, from Australia, and A. due to the hon. secretary and honesty of his dealings, but the garding his style, we have his reason of the fact that both had

Postponed from last Saturday on Craig, from Penang are among the members of the committee for the police took exception to his On New York→→ own remarks on that. He is won all their matches.

account of the rain the first night | entries!

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• 48% his own stylist. "I have never," Afterwards, Mr. Ho Tak-ping pre- swimming fete of the Victoria Re- There are no notable abeentees for the games to be brought to a double the amount of customer's Credits 60 days' aight 50′

sided over a large gathering to wit- creation Club was successfully held among Home golfers except, Abe successful conclusion. On behalf deposits, which was advertised. On Bombay...

esa the handing out of shields and last night. There was a large at- Mitchell, who is recovering from a of the Association he thanked

Wire which enjoyed a very recent operation. a cap to the winning teams. He in- tendance troduced Dr. S. F. Lee, Hon. Presi- interesting evening's sport, as all

On demand dent of the Volley-ball Association, the events were keenly contested. who handed shields to the captain Many men of the Services took part of the Tutorial Institute's fear, in the open events.

fine bat; he has proved that. He bail Association 21-16, 16-21, 21-10. V.R.C. NIGHT FETE. is fearless and a hard hitter, if not a stylist, and he knows how

he says, "received any coaching

or instruction in cricket."

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It is not surprising to hear

that the New York State Box ing Commission has lifted

Teams from St. Paul's won both the "B" and "C" divisions at an enriler date, while excitement was

SUCCESSFUL OPENING

EVENT.

Nabholtz.

There are

Paolino's suspension and has "A" division champions, and to the At the conclusion of the sports WIN FOR LA BARBA. of "Gaflac"; highest break, Mr.

arranged for him to fight Harry captain of St. Paul's junior tearn, Mrs. Younghusband gave away the "B" division champions. The cap- prizes to the successful competitors,

Wills. The end, in their eyes, of St. Paul's tear in the "C" as follow:-

no doubt justifies the means. division received a silver cup. The negro has always been a

"fair haired boy" of the Com- mission's, and I well remember

EASY DECISION OVER AN "UNKNOWN."

those gentlemen and firms who had so kindly presented prizes (Senior Championshiy, 1st prize, Mr. Fred Elias; 2nd, Mr. Mitchell,

D. C. Hutchison, Junior Cham.

1st prize, pionship,

Messrs. 60 Yards Handicap (Boys 16

Gande, Price, Ltd.; 2nd prize, and under).-1, Simon Lau;

B.A.T. Co.; highest break, Mr. Muirhead.

Time: 59.2/5,

Gordon Morriss.) The Associa- 61.2/6.

St. Louis, June 21.

tion's thanks also were due to the 50 Yards Handicap (Ladies),-1, the efforts this body made, in was also very successful in Aus- Miss M. Blunaden; 2, Miss Doris cision over Mike Brodey of Peoria, courtesy in placing an excellent Fidel La Barba won an easy de- Union Club of China for their the face of public opinion, to fix tralia, scoring 220 in one game Hant. Time: 34, 43, 3/5. him up against Dempsey vice in three hours.

Ill., in a ten round bout here to table at the service of the Asso- Blunt learned Pillow Fight.-A. Duncan defeat-night. Tunney.

ciation, where all the heats of the As the big Marine his cricket at Christ's College, ed R. Rogers in the final. hooked the chance to tilt at the Christchurch,

After his double defeat at the Junior Championship had been Invitation Term and played for

Race. The hands of Johnny Vacca, Fidel La played, and special thanks to the then title-holder, the Commis- Canterbury when only 17.

Army defeated the Navy in 4 mins. Barba, fyweight champion of the B.A.T. who, through the ready alon would not allow the bout to season he played in Dunedin and

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world, is settling down with the assistance of their old friend, Mr. High Dive.1, A. Duncan; 2, smnt fry of late. No more Vac Slade Bungey, had for some years take place in New York State..established a record aggregate Cpl. Batchlor.

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