1929-07-12 — Page 9

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1929.

Sport Columns

CANTON AQUATICS

FIRST SWIMMING GALA OF THE SEASON

AN INTERNATIONAL RACE

From Our Own Correspondent.] The first Shameen swimming gala of the season given by the Canton Swimming Bath Club was held on July 10 and was a great

success.

rage

The event of the evening was the international team

for the "Lehmann" Cup, which was won by the Germans after a very hard tussle with the British team. who twice had the lead. The cup will be won outright by the team with three victories to its credit. and, at present, honours, are even between the German and British teatas, each having two "legs" on it.

NATIONALISATION

WANTED: A MINISTRY OF

SPORT

THE

officials include the formation of a mid-

in Leicestershire and burrounding.coun-

land section of the Federation to take

CHINA MAIL,

MONTE CARLO

The story behind the revolt goes back to the Treaty of Ver- Bailles, when the natives learned

ties, and so complace a chain of organ- NEW ITALIAN RESORT NOW A that their independence had been

isation covering the whole country. These territorial organisations would then join forces in order to produce a National Federation..

Ministry of Sport

The opinion of the founders of the Cricket Federation is worthy of note. "We feel that the ume has come when there should be a Ministry of Sport to control sport generally," says Mr. Knowles. "It has become such a big tem in everyday life, and is part of our tradition and our very backbone,

Not long ago such a Ministry was sug

gested, and the name of P. F. Warner

A National Federation to protect the interests of club cricket ia in course of formation. It sprang to life through the activities of the politicians, says the "Athletle News." It has all de veluped from a meeting of Yorkshire Cluba whose object was to get an alteration of the Rating Land Valua-us tion Act of 1925. The assessments of

was mentioned as a suitable person to hold office. Such a scheme appeals to being worth working for.

"There are no ties-no sentiment—

some clubs have so increased that between garaes, as shown by the clash- their rates have advanced by as muching of the cricket and football seasons, as 500 per cent. Incidentally, the

and although a Ministry of Spurt need one souchera lub Great ligures of

not have compulsory powers, there is Western Railway C.C.--have jumped need of such a controlling body to bring the games together, smooth but conflict- These northern clubs formed a Yorking views, and work for the good of shire Federation to protect their in-games at large. terests or, as the hon. secretary (Nr. Harry Knowles, of Birstall) tells me:

from 897 to 1005.

To secure the abolition of rates and taxes on a land kept or preserved mainly or exclusively for purposes of

Industry v. Sport More and more industry and muni- cipal building are eating

into our sports enclosures, and even the big clubs, with their extensive commit- ments, do not know whose turn next it

The Ministry

The Swiss are to be con- cricket. gratulated on their sportsmanship To advocate, and, if possible, estab-will be to be endangered by this con- in entering

a team from their is the principle of a clear four calen- tinuous encroachment. small community and would have dar months for the playing of cricket of Sport, if only a tribunal, could hold done well if they had had a fast-free from competition of winter games., the balance

er man to do the "free style."

B. Rasmussen, did very well to take four first places. He show- cd good pace and tremendous stamina.

Mrs. H. Lehmann presented the prizes, after which Mr. W. Roland Farmer addressed the gathering.

The Results

2 lengths handicap-1st beat, B. Rasmussen (wer.), G. S. Moss (rec, 15

To watch the interests of club cricket and cricketers, if and when proposals are made in any quarter for the altera- tion of the laws or implements of the game, and to take action thereon as may appear desirable.

To use influence to support schemes

for ground purchase for cricket clubs.

To work for the establishment of a ministry of sport as a responsible state department.

Rapid Success Already the Federation has enrolled Yorkshire will extend its develop into a northern

secx); 2nd heat, O. Friessner (rec. 300 clubs. 12 socs.), E. Duermanns (scr.)--final, faren and

1st B Rasmusson, 2nd G. S. Moss, federation, embracing, it is hoped, all Line 29.4/5 secs.

the leagues of Lancashire and the

1 length novices' bandicap. 1st M.northern counties. This area is being Habicht. (ree. 2 sces.) 2nd R. D. Wolcott reckoned, in the customary cricket way, (ser.), time 24 secs.

with Notts as the boundary line. Thus, such areas as Notts, Derbyshire, and Cheshire are being asked, through their clubs and leagues, to join - this Northern Federation.

Springboard dive.---1st M. Gavin, 2nd H. Lehmann.

"Lehmann" Cup international Leam race-1st, the Germans (L. Werner, R. Klewitz, P. Dietrich, E. Dormanns) 1, time 74 secs.; 2nd, the British (P. E. Lanumert, T. 0. Lanunert, D. Latimer, E. B. Shekury), time 74.4/5 secs. 3rd: the Swiss (M. Gavin, M. Habicht,

If, as is hoped, this scheme progresses satisfactorily, great portion of club cricket in the country will have been organised, for a link has afready been ectablished with the Club Cricket Con

0. Friessner, W. Scifert).-Winners |ference, an organisation embracing best second team by length. Each many of the clubs of the south and man in a team swam one length of the west of England. This conference, by bath, first backstroke, next sidestroke. the way, has also launched an anti- third breaststroke and last man free assessment campaign and candidates at the general election were asked to pledge themselves

to take steps secure relief.

style.

Ladies nomination.

and B. Rasmussen,

Mrs. Walcott

2 lengths sidestroke handicap. 1st

E. Rasmussen (rec. 2 sees.), 2nd G. S.

Moss (re, aves.)

Fancy trapeze dire.-1st M. Gavin,

2nd L. Lehmann.

Cockfight melee.--0. Priessner and

E. Rasmussen.

Mixed

team race.--Winners, the "Liquer Lappers" (M. Habicht, G. S. Moss, M. Guvis, L. Werner, Lammert).

The Officials

F. E.

The officials for the gala were:- General Committee: W. R. Farmer (Chairman), C. E. Watson, F. Gandossi, M. Gavin, J. H. Ferguson (Hon. Secretary).

Jandirapping Committee: W. R. Farmer, M. Gavin, F. Peterson, H, W. Hewett, L. Werner.

Judges:- E. Watson, A. Hoff- meister. J. J. Meere, W. O. Kehler, M. A. Annett,

Timekeepers: F. Gandoasi, J.

Carnegic, F. Petersen.

Starter: R. K. Batchelor.

Recorder: J. H. Ferguson.

BOXING "ELECTION"

DEMPSEY VOTED MOST POPULAR FIGHTER

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Jack Dempsey is adjudged the most popular boxer in America. newspaper took a poll on the ques- tion, and this was the result. The ex-champion received an enormous majority over the whole of the others nominated. He polled 31,000 votes. The next highest was that of Young Stribling, who received 12,000.

The winners were:

All Classes, Grand Prize: Jack Dempsey; Heavyweight: Jack Dempsey: Light Heavyweight: Tony Marullo; Middleweight: Mickey Walker; Welterweight: Chief Coy; Lightweight: Joel Trabon; Junior Lightweight: Tod Morgan; Featherweight: Al Singer: Bantamweight: Kid Choco- late; Flyweight: Fidel La Barba.

between our industrial needs and our physical and sporting needs.

"Times have changed since the War, end we do not know what developments will arise. Sport is our heritage, ahd needs such officlal and national protec- tion as a Ministry could provide.”

WRESTLING

NOTED STUDENT-ATHLETE FOR OXFORD

New England's inter-collegiate champion wrestler, football, and lacrosse star, and potential winner of the record number of nine major athletic awards at Brown Univer- sity, is going to St. John's College, Oxford, to wrestle with more ab- struse opponents, such as psycho- logy and biology.

Albert C. Cornsweet is his name. In addition to being probably the best athlete the University has ever produced, he is also one of the brainiest students.

His most recent distinction is the 1907" winning of the "Class of Scholarship, of a substantial cash value, which is awarded to the senior student who "combines in a high degree scholastic ability, Further, the aims of the Federation athletic ability, and character,"

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Breaks World Record

Harlow Rothert, shot put ace of Stanford University, heaved the 10-pound weight for a distance of 50 feet, 1⁄2 inches, to beat the world record for that event, at the I. C. A. A. A, A. games at Franklin Field, Philadelphia.

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RIVAL

THIRD REVOLT DANGERS

signed away to France by a secret treaty drawn up by the late rul- er, Albert I, father of the pre- sent ruler. By this treaty it is Will revolt No. 3 mean the pass- claimed Monaco was made vir ing of Monte Carlo as Europe's tually part and parcel of the playground and the gambler's French Republic. And lately paradise?、 Within the past six France has installed common cus- months two revolts have already toms duties, and wishes to make taken place. The first, last De- the Monagasques pay taxes to cember, was mild; the second, in France. March, was a violent uprising, al-

Of the many reasons adduced though small in scope.

This month the general elec for the decline of Monte Carlo, tions will take place, so storm the one most frequently heard, is

Left

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Mussolini Steps In

Jennie Golder, Australian stage beauty, called "Mias Monte Carlo" because she was seen there so much, who sustain- ed severe losses and committed suicide as a result. Right, abové photo of the empty throne of the Prince of Monaco which was circulated in Monte Carlo and helped to stir resentment against Prince Louis. Below, Baby Princess Antoinette, his grandchild, who may some day rule if Monaco remains a monarchy. clouds are gathering once more. the action of Mussolini in estab. The natives of Monaco, believing | lishing a rival gaming resort that they have been ill-treated by their bids fair to outshine Monte. In ruler and by the syndicate con- the Italian Riviera hear by is the trolling the gambling Casino, are beauty spot of San Remo. seething with anger.

If the revolt becomes an actual ity, it is a question whether the tiny state of Monaco will attempt to depose Prince Louis and pro claim a republic:

Most important of all to the rich Americans who are the chief patrons of Monte Carlo, will the famous place, which is already slipping, lose all its glory?..

Contrast

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Last winter saw a huge influx of regular Monte Carlo habitues to Mussolini's new gambling para- dise. And when the French re-. sort of Cannes dear by started a publicity campaign to draw the rest of the faithful to their Casino, the syndicate called horried meeting to decide what action should be taken.

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Thus the situation has shaped itself and the revolt that Louis There are two Monte Carlos-¦ contemptuously dubbed “a tem- one is the Monte of magnificent pest in a teacup" may yet depose hotels, beautiful promenades. a royal line that has been an un- That one is an oasis of wealth and broken dynasty for over eight splendour. But behind this is the hundred years. For the moment Monte Carlo of dirty, narrow, there is a lull, but soon the click back streets. This is the Monte of the roulette wheel may be Carlo of the natives that has be 'drowned out by rifle fire, and the come the storm centre.

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