1929-06-29 — Page 13

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1929.

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FOOTBALL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF ASSOCIATION

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED

[By "Rover"]

The annual meeting of the Footbal! Association took place yesterday even. ing at the new Headquarters of the Association, and was largely attended by Clubs representatives and the re- tiring members of the Council.

Mr. R. M. Dyer, President of the Asssociation, was in the chair and the business of the evening started prompt.

ly..

It was early apparent that the meet- ing was to be an interesting one, and following the passing of the minutes, the next item on the agenda, the pasa- ing of the annual report and balanco sheet-evoked a query from Mr. R. Duncan as to the necessity for two

SARAZEN IN LEAD

J

BOBBY JONES PLAYS IN A RAINSTORM

1.3. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Mamaroneck, New York, Yesterday. Bobby Jones has lost the lend in the American open golf championship, hav

displaced by Sarazen ing been

and Espinosa.

The second 18 holes were played in the afternoon. Among those who went round early were the ultimate leaders at the end of the day, including Schute, who is now level with Bobby Jones.

Hagen und Jim Barnes are among

notables far behind.

There was a terrific downpour of rain just as Bobby Jones left the first tee after lunch. The spectators gallop ed to all shelters but the contestants carried on in the face of one of the worst downpours in the history of the

THE CHINA MAIL,

CRICKET AT HOME

CHAMPIONS' FIRST INNINGS LEAD

IDDON'S DOUBLE CENTURY.

London, Yesterday. At Liverpool, Lancashire (holders of the county cricket championship), at the conclusion of three days, could not force an

outright decision against their visitors, Leicestershire; and bad to be content with five points for a lead on the first innings to Leicestershire's three. Scores:-

Leicester 292 runs Geary, the Test match bewler, made 102) and 158 runs for 4 wickets.

Lancashire 502 runs for 9 wickets, declared (Iddon made 222)..

Essex v. Hampshire

At Leyton, Essex led Hampshire on the first innings. Scores:-

Hants 208 runa (O'Connor took 5 wickets for 52 runs) and 308 runs for 5 wickets (Mead 166 not out).

Estex 506 runs for 7 wickets, declar- ed (0'Connor 167, Nichols 138),

M.C.C. v. Cambridge

At Lord's, the M.C.C. beat Cambridge.

balance sheets (one of the Association U.S. national open golf championship. University by an innings and 10 runs

Sodden Greens

and the other of the Interport) and a reply from Inspector James giving the

The greena were sodden in a few history of the two accounts and an ex-, minutes in spite of workmen who swept *planation. A further query asking the water in vain.

In the rain, Bobby Jones did the first why the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer's honoraria, should be in-rine holes out in 38 strokes; and he cluded in the Interport account was came in in 37, making a total of 75 Bkewise satisfactorily explained.

for the round, or an aggregate of 144 190 fur.

Satisfactory Balances

Diegel scored a fine 74 in the after- noon. Some of the present scores are

These lighter points paved the way for real business and as the balance as follow:-- sheets were franked by a well-known Gene Surazen professional firm, and showed emin-AI Espinosa ently satisfactory balances in

beth D. Schute cases, the meeting lightly skipped over Bobby Jones these, and treated the next business Tommy Armour on the agenda "the taking over of the Leo Diegel Hong Kong Amateur Football League"G. Von Elm by the H.K.F.A., in the same spirit. Jim Barnes

Item 5. To consider alterations to Joc Kirkwood Bules," provided the first real interest Walter Hager of the evening, and the Council's pro- Jack White rosal to appoint professional TreasurGolden ors raised considerable discussion. The alteration to the existing method of control of finance by the Association Was strenuously debated by Mr. F. T. James, and as equally sustained by Mr. J. Ormiston, the alteration proposed was eventually carried unanimously, with the many other alterations to the rules before the meeting.

Rule 9 of the Football Association Challenge rule, regarding the sharing of gate money by the Clubs participat- ing in the semi-finals, and finals, was, after a little adjustment, agreeably settled, the Council conceding to the Clubs for the first time a share in both these matches.

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23873 228222

71

14%

72

142

71

1 344

FREREZ 23782

-Seater

EG.C. 470 (Barnes 133; Blundell 5 for $4).

Cambridge 268 runs (Hearne 6 for 111), and, following on, 192 runs.

Surrey v. Oxford

At the Oval, Surrey defeated Oxford University by an innings and 47 runs. Secres:

Oxford 213 runs and 134 runs. Surrey, 394 runs (Ducat 134). Northants, Yorkshire.

At Northampton, Northants lost to 144Yorkanire by an innings and 38 runs. 145 Score:

71

74

148

140

156

76

81

86

79

Northants 94 runs (Dennis 5 for 12) and 77 runs,

Yorkshire 409 runs for 8 wickets, 157 declared (Sutcliffe 150)."

157 158 79 158 Afl with scores of 159 or better (including those tiring for the 60th place) complete in the final over 36 holes to-morrow, in which there will be 64 players. Johnny Farrell, the holder of the title, has bee eliminated, as he took 167.

The leaders in the first 18 holes (in the morning) were:---

Bobby Jones

Al Espinosa

Gene Sarzzen

69.

70.

71.

C. Hilgendorf (Michigan). 72. Jack White (North Berwick) 72.- The veteran Scot who is aged 56, at the second, holed a mashie shot at 150 yards for an eagle two. He had birdies at the 6th, 19th and was 14th holes.'

Gained By Losing Mr. Smith rose to champion the referees whom he considered were in- adequately paid for their services, but his proposal to alter the rule slightly out of order, but as the meet- ing subsequently repeated their gen- erous action of last year of trebling the referees' fees for the current season, Mr. Smith and his confreres gained by losing!

Appeal Board

Mr. Duncan was emphatic that the Appeals Board was superfluotis. This view was shared by most of those pre- sent for the Council as eventually elected, is on such generous lines that any Board of this nature required can readily be co-opted or dispensed with As the Council require when they com

mence to function.

The New Officers. The election of officera for the year was then proceeded with, and the fol- lowing appointments were made:-

L. Schmutte (Lima). 73.. D. Schute (Worthington) 73. J. Cummings (Westwood). 74. T. Longworth (Fort Worth) 74.

L. Nabholtz (Houston)

P. O'Hara (Verona)

74. 74.

Tommy Armour

74.

Johnny Farrell (holder)

74.

Walter Hagen

76.

78.

Jim Earnes

-Reuter's American Service.

CHASE ROUND RING

FIGHT BETWEEN SCHMELING

AND PAOLINO

SUCCESSOR TO TUNNEY?'

New York, Yesterday. Max Schmeling (Germany) won on Chairman of the Council, Mr. R. points against Paclino Uzcudaz

President, Mr. R. M. Dyer; Vice- Presidents, Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall and Mr. P. F. J. Wodehouse, C.LE.;

Hall; Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. E. (Spain) in a 15 rounds boxing con- Hollands; and the following council teat

51.

members, Mesira. G. T. May, H. K. | Forty-five thousand spectators at the Lee, RK. Duncan, A. T. Hamilton, Yankee Stadium watched the fight, A. W. Eastman, F. Smith, J. Rodger, which was the first of the series to F. T. James and J. S. Shak.

find a new heavyweight champion of the world to succeed (the retired) Gene Tanney.

Some Impressions Impressions of the meeting were that

it was easily the biggest of its kind

Schmeling started slowly but in the in the Association's history; a real live tast six rounds so asserted himself that interest was taken in it by practically he chased the Spaniard rooad the ring. the whole of the Clubs affiliated. slashing and ripping at his opponent's Reforms, the effect of which may not be head and body and inflicting terrifie immediately apparent, were introduc- punishment, It was only Paolino's re- ad; there was real competition for seats markable pluck and gameness that pre- on the Council, a very healthy sign in-vented him being knocked out. deed, and an inspection of the election

The fighters take 40 per cent of the

Council will reveal that practically all proceeds which approximate G$500,000. interests of the Clubs should be well-Reuter's American Service.

served, observing that Commander

Biron, K.N., and Lieut. George (Army).

are also "ex-officio" members of the

Council representing the respective a little credit, however, for a very Service's sporting interests.

successful: annual general meeting,

The extensive business of the even-must be given to the retiring officials ing was with commendable despatch, and Council who prepared a pru- conducted yet there was nothing rush-gramme which offered very little criti- ed, and in two hours the football cism. The new Council starts the management for another 12 months was season 1929-30 under very favourable artanged for, very satisfactorily. Not auspices, indeed.

Notts v. Warwick

At Nottingham, Notts defeated War- wick by an innings and 22 Scores:-

runs.

Warwick 117 runs and 217 runs. Notts 36 runs (Whysall 146).

Glamorgan v. Gloucester At Swansea, Glamorgan lost to Gloucestershire by seven wickets, Scores:

Glamorgan 181 runs (Sinfield 5 for 50) and 304 (Dyson 106, Davies, D., 116; Goddard 7 for 65).

Gloucester 434 runs (Hammond 177) and 52 runs for 3 wickets. Reuts!.

BATHING PAVILION

FORMAL S.C.A.A. OPENING TO-DAY

The new bathing pavilion of the South China Athletic Association at North Point will be formally opened this afternoon by Lady Clementi, who will be accompanied by H.E. the Gov- ernor. On the arrival of Sir Cecil and Lady Cementi, they will inspect the S.C.AA. Troops of Boy Scouts, who are lo act as Guard of Honour. Fol- towing the inspection, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, C.B.E, President of the Association, will introduce the ather officers to the distinguished guests. H.E. the Gov ernor will address the gathering after

the formal opening and Mr. 0. W. Luke, chairman of the S.C.A.A. Execu tive Committee, will also speak.

Following the ceremony, there will be an exhibition of aquatic sports.

Joseph Schildkraut.

HIS MAJESTY

TO SPEND THE SUMMER AT SANDRINGHAM

NOT VISITING BALMORAL

London, Yesterday.

IN THEIR YOUTH

K

"A BOY NAMED STANLEY BALDWIN"

AMERY AND CHURCHILL

Intimate stories of the school The King intenda to spend sun-days of famous men were related her at Sandringham, his Norfolk recently to a Press repre- residence. Originally it had been sentative, by the Rey, Edgar planned that

he should tay x

Stogdon, vicar of Harrow, who was month in Norfolk and go to Scot at school there with ten

Cabinet land in August, but according to

Ministers, six of whom were in the present arrangements, the Court last Government. will not visit Balmoral this year, buit, will return to. Palace in Autumn. It is probable Buckingham

that the King will be able. to do some shooting during the latter part of his stay at Sandrnigham.

British Wireless Service.

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"Amery was a great hoy," said

Dominions Secretary. Mr. Stogdon, referring to the ex- "He was, in my opinion, the cleverest hoy Harrow has ever knowd

He had

a tremendous brain, but he never pushed himself forward. He never minded a scrap either. He was extremely strong although so small, and a first-rate gymnast.

"A boy named Stanley Baldwin had an unusual reputation. He was at particularly clever or good at games. Yet everybody noticed him and lked him. Small boys and big boys alike thought the world of him because of his niceness, which you will agree is a remark- able thing in a boys' school. He was an exceptionally charming boy, "Churchill A Character" "Then there was Churchill, Ho was then what he is now, I think, He was a character, not particular- Munich, Yesterday. ly popular or clever or good Dr. Schacht made a lengthy games, yet admired. He was fond statement on the result of of joking and was original without the reparations negotiations in in any way making a pose of his Paris, which

of originality, and would do daring or "are opinion

not pleasant clever things that nobody else would Germany."

"Nevertheless," think of doing. he points out, "German ex- "One day he was pottering round, perta, considered that the Owen watching some builders at work on Young Plan was an improvement a house, when a door blew open over the Dawes scheme and that and injured his face. Owen Young had saved the situa tion."

for

he

Was

"An old woman was doing the best she could to bathe his injuries when the school bell rang, and Churchill grabbed the towel and dashed into school with his face streaming with blood.

Dr. Schacht's speech was pune- tuated with cheers, especially when he expressed the belief that the Reichstag would not adopt the Young plan unless there was an immediate evacuation of the and Rhineland, a satisfactory solution of the Saar problem and the res toration of German sovereignty in Germany territory.-Router.

"He was never high up in class was not ever-fond of work, yet. I believe he is the only boy on record who has gone to the head- master and complained that he was not being taught enough."

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