1928-09-13 — Page 9

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928.

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U.S. SPORTS GALA.

BRITONS OUT OF TENNIS COMPETITION.

· P

MANY SURPRISES.

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West Newton, Yesterday. In the first round matchplay over 18 holes Perkins beat Don Moe 1 and 0. Storey beat Marston Both surprised the 1 and 0. American experts, as did Yates in beating Vonelo B and 2. The los er has been considered the most likely successor to Jones.

Beck beat Knepper 4 and 3.

British entered the All the second round.. ・・

1.

Jones beat Woolcott 4 and 3. Dawson beat Chick Evans 2 and

Finlay beat Oulmet 2 and 0. The fall of the ex-champions,

3,000 MILES

NON-STOP AIR RACE IN AMERICA.

9 COMPETITORS.

New York, Yesterday. Nine aeroplanes took off this morning from Roosvelt Field in a 3,000 mile non-stop race to Los

non-stop Angeles,

The competitors are likely to have to face fog and adverse weather in the middle west.

The race is the principal feature of a series of aerial events in con- nection with the aeronautical ex- position at Los Angeles. The win ner will receive £2,500 and other prizes total £2,000. Reutor's American Service.

Evans and Quimet added to the A HERIOT RUNNER,

sensations of the day, as did Willa'

victory over Watts Gunn by 4 and 3.

In the second round Perkins: beat Yates by 2 and 1.

Willing beat Storey 6 and 4. Jones beat Gorton at the 19th.

Jones Falls Off.

Voight beat Sweetzer 3 and 2.. Beck beat Somerville 1 and 0. The Jones-Gorton match was most thrilling. Jones in the Brat half

played his worst game for years but subsequently recovered and both then played supreme golf.

Forest Hills, Yesterday. Austin, the only surviving Bri- ton, was beaten in the third round by Doeg 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.

Brugnon beat King 6-2, 6-4, 6-0,

6-3,

Cochet beat Mercur 4-8, 11-9,

6-4, 6-4.

Loit beat Boussus 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Hunter beat Borotra 0-6, 5-7, 6-0, 6-4, 6-2-Reuter's American Ser- vice.

CRICKET.

VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY UNIVERSITY.

The following will represent the Volunteers against the University at 2 p.m. at the University ground on Saturday next. The 'bus leaves H.K.C.C. Pavilion at 1:40 p.m.-

I. F. WOOD THE POPULAR FOUR MILER.

A FINE RACE:

DESCRIPTION OF THE ST.

LEGER.

LODORE'S LONG LEAD.

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Doncaster, Yesterday, Fairway Weston)

1 Palais Royal II. (Allmand) 2 Cyclonic (R. Jones)......

3 Won by 11⁄2 lengths. One length between second and third.

Time: 8 mins. 8 seconds. Betting:-Fairway 7-4, Palais Royal II. 100-6, Cyclonic 100-15.

Other starters were:-

Gang Warlly. (S, Donoghue}

Bourbon

Bulang

Cherry King

Flamingo Lodore

Luvanoran

Marconigram Plantago Tourist

(Boury) (Carslake) (Elliott) (F. Fox) (H. Beasley)

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Race Described. In glorious weather before a large crowd Lodore jumped off in front of Fairway, Tourist and Flamingo.

Half-way Lodore held good lead from Tourist, Gang Warily, Buland, Marconigram, Cyclonic and Fair-

way.

Lodore led Into the straight fol- lowed by Cyclonic, Palais Royal and Fairway were well clear of the remainder, and

The name of Heriot's is perhaps more famous in Rugby circles than in any other sphere of athletic activity, but this season both the handled by Weston, won cricket and the cross-country clubs race. Flamingo was fourth, Tour- have shown that they too possessist Afth and Luvaneran last-Sovereigna the "will to win" spirit, which has Reater. so often been the keynote of the Rugby men's successes. The cross- country club, the only one of the kind connected with 趁 Scottish school, have had a most successful

season.

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LONDON EXCHANGES, GES.

Fourth For Lord Derby. The St. Leger, which is the last classic race of the season, was won at Doncaster by Lord Derby's colt Fairway. M. Jacques Wittouck's Palais Royal II was. second and For that they are indebted large. Major Courtaulds Cyclonic third.

This was Lerd Derby's fourth St, ly to their popular captain, J. F. Wood. Without a doubt, the great-Leger victory. British Wireless est runner produced by Heriot's, Service. Wood captains the club in a man- ner which calls for admiration. By precept and example, he has the knack of getting the most out of his men on race days.

ST. JOHNSTONE.

PROSPECTS FOR THIS SEASON.

A CAPABLE LOT.

With the exception of Forrest, of the Heart, of Midlothian, the St.

He started running" In' 1925, but his form proved disappointing until Inst cross-country season, when he showed a marked Improvement. He cantered in an easy winner of the Eastern District. Championship by Johnstone F.C. directors have de- over 500 yards, and finished eighth cided, for the time being at least, in the National race. These plac- to rely on last season's players to gs won him a place in the Scot keep the flag flying at Muirton tish International team, and he Park. A notable absentee will be fully justified his inclusion by finishing 21st, the fifth Scot to

count.

E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), H. In the early spring he went under Owen Hughes, A. W. Hayward, the care of George M'Crae, the A. C. I. Bowker, H. V. Parker, O. S. assistant trainer at Tynecuatie, and Moor, C. R. West, V. W. L. Stanion, recent results point out the wisdom J. Bonnar, G. P. Lammert, E. of that course of action. He may Zimmern.

not be a "correct" runner accord- ing to the athletic purist, but he has found the style which suits him and his performances justify his methods. Tactically it would be difficult to find a better runner In Scotland. That is where he shines he knows the pace to keep, and his ateady gait pays him well, particularly in handicap races."

HOME SOCCER.

RESULTS OF WEDNESDAY

· MATCHES.

London, Yesterday. Division II. Middlesbro' 1, Hull C. 1.

Division III .(S), Bristol R. 4, Walsall -1. Division III (N). Nelson 1, S. Shields 0.

BILLIARDS.

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Watkins

77

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146

160

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his beat. He has

John Jamieson, the left back, who did not see it to sign again for the Perth Club, and although his name appears on the retained list it is possible he will be allowed to go if

a suitable offer is made for his services.

M'Laren will again appear in goal. This youth proved last sea- son that he is well fitted for the job.

Steele and Forrest will be the backs, and will make up what will probably be the youngest defensive trio in the Scottish League First Division. Steele's form is well- known; he was

one of the dis-

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A meeting will be held at the Lecture Room, Volunteer Head quarters on Monday, next at 5.30 p.m. for the purpose of arranging fixtures for the coming season.

Representatives of Services and Clubs interested are asked to attend.

though one does not consider them coveries of season 1927-28. The likely side to gain honours, St. Perth football enthusiasts will look Johnstone should hold their own The four miles course is perhaps forward to the dehst of Forrest in a with most of their opponents, and won five such St. Johnstone jersey at Easter finish next April nearer the top races this year. They were against Road, and from what they saw of than the bottom.

The composition of the team to the Field Events Club and the him in the practice game they

week oppose the Hibernians Edinburgh Southern Harriers (21 'should not be disappointed.

hence at Easter Road, a ground min. 44 sec.); against the Edin- Four-half-backs have been signed burgh Harriers (20 min. 49 2-5-Imrie, Swallow, and Lafferty which holds no terrors for the sec.); against the other Harriers with James Bolton as a reserve. Perth team-they have gained five clubs at Hawkhill (21 min.,5 4-5 The half-backs were the backbone points out of a possible eight there, sec.); against the Gala Harriers of the team last season, and they and scored ten goals against eight ELECTRIC FINANCE.

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and will prove a formidable trio once Steele and Forrest: Imrie, Swallow, 52 2-5 sec.); in the Eastern District Cham- again.

and Lafferty; Gavigan, Black, plonship (20 min. 50 4-5 sec.) And he was third in the Scottished, and the familiar combination---

Eleven forwards have been sign-Munro, Stevenson, and Webb. Championship race after setting the Gavigan, Black, Munro, Stevenson, pace for most of the way.

and Webb will, I expect, take the Wood was only beaten once in field on August 11. The reserves handicap events, and that was in are Fergusson, Main, Patterson,

WATER-POLD.

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promoted in season 1924-26. Last The annual meeting of the Kow- season, they secured $6 points, loon Football Club is to be held which was one more than they ob in the club-house at 6 p.m. on Mon tained in their first season. Al- | day, Sept

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