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THE CHINA MAIL.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1931.

NEW AUSTRALIAN MICKEY WALKER FOR GOSSIP IN THE WORLD OF SPORT CRICKET ON THE LINDRUM - NEWMAN

RECORD.

Carlton Lowers Time for 100 Yards.

OLYMPIC RUNNER.

Sydney, Dec. 28. During the tea interval of the Becond elevens match at Sydney cricket ground yesterday afternoon J. A. Carlton, the Olympic repre- sentative, made an attempt on the Australian record for 100 yards. Previous times recorded on this ground according to a recent deci- sion, are not being recognised as

THE TITLE

Offer Made to Stribling. and Sharkey.

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.

An offer of $100,000 (£20,000) has been made by the Area Cor. poration of Philadelphia to the managers of Jack Sharkey and Young Stribling for a match with Mickey Walker, former middle- weight champion of the world, who has turned heavy-weight, to take place at the Municipal Stadium

here next June.

official, because of the slope from WORTHY OF JOINING

north to south. The record stood to the credit of E. W. Carr-9 4-5.

Bec.

For yesterday's attempt a special grass track had been prepared run. ning from cast to west. A fierco cross wind blew. Carlton won the race by less than a yard from McCaffrey. There were six time keepers and it was announced that Carlton covered the distance in 93-5 sec. The watches varied from 9% to 9 4-5, but under the rules the middle figures are accepted if the timetakers are not unanimous.

As the referee decided that the

wind did not assist the runners Carlton's figures will be accepted as An Australian record.

INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.

Come, gentlemen, be real English "sports," and lend the less-favoured- countries their exiled, sons and bring international football back a one of the fine phases of our great game. Let us see which of the four countries is the best on the green- sward with the Soccer ball that is still the symbol of the finest outdoor sport in the world.--W. Maley,

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TEST SERIES.

Hobbs and Sutcliffe on Indian Cricket.

GREAT PLAYERS.

Calcutta, Jan. 24. Both Hobbs and Sutcliffe, Inter- viewed by a Straits Times corres- pondent, at the end of their tour in India, said that C. K. Naidu was worthy of a place in a world cricket eleven.

WALTER LINDRUM'S APPRECIATION OF THE

GREAT KINDNESS OF ENGLISHMEN.

FLYWEIGHT TİTLE STILL IN THE AIR.

HEAVY LOSSES TO

BLACKHEATH THROUGH

INJURIES THIS SEASON

UNUSUAL CRICKET MATCH,

The British Bad-1som

College, in succession to

This flagstaff, on the occasion

HEARTH.

Modern Gift of Television.

London, Jan. 3. The prospect of watching ericket from 100 miles away is the latest development made in television by Mr. J. L. Baird, the. inventor. Guests at a demonstration aaw on a screen the full size Agure of Strudwick in front of the wickets, and then eight figures appeared. They were actually in another

room.

KID BERG WINS IN GOOD STYLE.

FINAL.

Wizard Registers 151st Four-Figure Break,

EMPIRE BILLIARDS.

London, Jan. 17. Lindrum, the Australian billiards wizard, completed the 151st four- figure break of his career in his match against Davis.

The semi-final of the Empire Billiards Tournament inded in a win for Newman over Davis by 6,148 pcinta. Newman will meet Lindrum in the final.

Empire Tournament.

The Empire Tournament mateb at Thurston's, between Newman and Davis, to decide which should meet Lindrum in the final match,

Badmington, mingtar team, James Seymour, the old Kent of the visit of Everton in the Cap At Least One Briton resulted in a victory for News

under Sir George Thomas,, wound up their Canadian tour at Montreal by winning savon matches out of eleven against Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto

stars.

Walter Lindrúm, at Billiards. Thurston's last month, was present- They thought that Navle, the-] Hindu wicket-keeper, was equal to cd with a cheque for £500 by Mr. Oldfield (Australia), Duckworth W. A. Camkin, the prometer of the (England) ор Cameron (South International Tournament, as a re- Africa), and said that Ghulam cognition on behalf of "the trade" Mahomed is India's best bowler.

of his record break of 3,905 made two days previously-the highest break ever made by all-round methods in the history of billiards. In making the presentation Mr.

They had seen enough to ex-- press the opinion, they added, that India could send a very good side to England next year. With a little coaching. India could produce a team worthy of joining the Test series, was the concluding remark of the world famous opening batsmen.

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cricketer, who died a short time fie, was baited with blaguits, but go. It is understood that Livsey no rook appeared, and the visitors will accept the offer. If he does left the ground with a pass into so, he will have to retire from the next round. A true case of a county cricket at an early age. living mascot failing its club! cricket he has acted as coach for In addition to. playing county

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Holding His Own.

POINT DECISION.

to-day by 5,148.

The scores were:- Newman (break of 1,010) Davis

30,663 25,515

Lindrum's Easy Win. Madison Square Garden, Jan, 30.

In the friendly match which has just concluded between Lindrum Jack Kid Berg, junior welter and McConachy, Lindrum won by weight. title holder,

defeated 4,418. lernian Perlick, one of the Perlick twins, on points in a ten rounds Lindrum

Scores:- aght here to-night.

23,801 McConnchy (received, 7,000) 19,883 Berg's decision was impressive, as Herman Wad never once in the defended his championship from lead.

Goldie Hess last Friday.

America Golf, stands alone

country for huge prizes in professional golf, for a tourna Although defeating ment which is being promoted by Football. the Arsenal in their Southport, Corporation has a prizo Cup encounter, with-list which totals £1,575, out Hugh Gallagher, Chelsea will

This is the largest sum have to look to their laurels, as

money ever offered in Britain for months, been

Kid Berg has, for the past few Andy Wilson has also been cau-

Perlick, in 1929, engaged in 39 Gallagher was suspended for two The other awards will range betered by Kid Chocolate of Cuba in to Berg in July, 1929 at Chicago.

a tournament, and the first prize showings in the flatic world. He by knockouts and lost 1. The rest Lioned for

making impressive matches, winning 27 by decision, the same offence. of £360 also creates months for using insulting langu- tween £175 and £5.

administered the first defeat suf- were no decision contests. He lost age to the referee. Chelsea can- not afford the loss of another play-aring the week beginning May

The tournament will take place the latter's career. He successfully United Press. er such as the inspiration of their 11. A qualifying competition will forward line.

be followed by a 72 holes stroke Plymouth Argyle have in the competition. Camkin said the gratification past regarded with friendly eyes which it gave the donora to ac-a certain rook which, superstition knowledge such a supreme feat has it, appeared en the flagstaff would, he was sure, be shared by

at the ground only when the team thousands of billiards players

was destined to win. throughout the world.

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Lindrum, who was cheered by a crowded hall, in thanking Mr. Camkin and the donors, caused a laughter by at once remarking, "It is a shame to take the money,"

Continuing, he said it was only гossible to make that kind of break in ideal conditions. It was recessary to have perfect cushions, perfect cloth, and a perfect set of balls.

But equally important was the "atmosphere" of the surroundings. In that he was fortunate, for he never wished to play before more charming, people than he met af Thurston's people who understood the game and were appreciative of its finer points.

He might tell them his perform- ences in England had been up to his best form in Australia, which he attributed solely to the fact that he was always playing in the same homely atmosphere when performing before an English as rembly.

When he returned to Australia it would be a matter of duty on his part to tell his countrymen of the marvellous kindness at all times extended to him in England.

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Frankie Genaro, al Boxing, though he was born In New York of Ita- lian parents, and although he is acknowledged in Europe as the fly. weight champion of the world, is not rated as such by the New York State Commission.

The National Boxing Associa tion of America, however, acclaim- ed Genaro as world's champion many months ago; whereupan New York named Midget Wolgast as Its champion, and arranged a con- test between the two for Boxing Day.

It was a 16-round contest which was intended to settle the vexed. question of who was the rightful champion of the world, but the good intention failed in its object. It is a case of "as you were," as; a draw was declared at the end of a painfully tedious affair.

An unusual match was

: Cricket. recently down for de efsion in Rangoon when a side composed of six, mar- tled men and six. unmarried women opposed a side of aix. bachelors and six married women. We only hope that some of the partnerships indulged in during the match will not prove detri. mental to the after lives of the players.

The report of the Middlesex County Cricket Club, to be placed before the annual general meeting at Lord's on January 14, shows r pront on last soagon's working of $1.631. This is accounted for on- tirely by the £280 share of pro- ceeds from the Test matches with South-Africa In 1929, and the $1,285 share from the Test matches with Australia and the Test trial match fast season. The balance4 sheet shows that $18,785 I now Invested by the club.COM The Hampshire wicket-keeper Livsey, has been asked to accept the post of tricket toschat

LATEST CLUB RUGBY

RESULTS.

R.A.F. Draw with Cambridge University.

WATSONIANS WIN.

London, Jan. 17. The following were the results of Rugby matches played to-day:

Bath Gloucester 3-3. Bristol-R.A.F. 11-0.

Ice

Hockey.

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A Manchester ladies' ice hockey team have arranged to meet the French touring side at the Manchester Ice Palace on February 21.

This will be the first public ap- pearance of the. Manchester; women's team, and the first visit ef a women's ice hockey team to the North,

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Steve Donoghue, the Racing. world famous jockey has chosen Havana for the enjoyment of his long earned holiday. Does everyone know that he is the only rider to win six English Derbies? He won in 1916 and 1917 and then had to walt until 1921 before he captured *hree off the reel. His most recont

Coventry-St. Bart's Hospital success was in 1925. In recogni

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tion of this feat ho was given a pair of golden apurs.

Guy's Northampton 6-10. Leicester-London Welsh 14-8. London Scottish Blackheath

10-0.

Plymouth Albien-Newport 7-5. Richmond-Pontypool 6-8. Portsmouth Services-Old Blues

15.9.

Waterloo-Manchester 28-0. Llanelly Neath 11-0. Penarth-Swansen 11-13.

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There will be genuine Rugby. regret among all "Rugger" men at the possibility of Sir T. G. Devitt, the International wing three-quarter | and Cambridge. Blue,, being unable to play the game again.

Devitt recently auffered such

Edinburgh Wanderers-Stewar-severe injuries that although, for-

tonians 16-15.

. Watsoniana-Melrose 23-8.

London, Jan. 19. Torquay Athletic-Newport 3-13,

London, Jan. 21. Bristol-Navy 0-8. RA.F.-Cambridge U. 19-19.

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MAIN EVENT.

15 Rounds Contest for Middleweight Championship of the Colony and Belt

"... 'Between

JOCK CRICHTON, SHANGHAI

Welter and Middle Weight Champion of the Colony, and

A. B. EWIN HAM.S. KENT. Imperial Services Middleweight Champion 1925 and 1928.

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lunately, he is able to get about in the ordinary way, he has been advised to retire altogether from the game.

Blackheath have thus suffered a second severe loss this season. Their original captain W. E. ("Bill") Fratten, will not be able] to play again until next season, cwing to the removal of a cartilege, and now his successor. "Tom" Devitt, is incapacitated.

C. C. Bishop, who played for England against France in 1927, is the new "skipper."

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One must conform to Tennis. the rules, even Helen Wills, the world's greatest lawn tennis player, and officials of the United States Lawn; Tennis Association are apparently disinclined to give her or anyone clse any further_rope,

The powers that be, in the form of the Ranking Committee, it is learnt unofficially, have decided that Mrs. Wills Moody has not played in sufficient first-class tennis during last year to permit of enough data for the Committee to rank ber.

She played in .only two. home competitions during the year, and she did not compete in the national singles championship owing to her new domestic duties, leaving the way open for Betty Nuthall. The way she carried all before her in Europe carries little weight with the Banking Committee, apparent- By Four years ago, she was not ranked owing to her falling Ill with appendicitis. Civil war nearly broke out among the tennis officials over this decision.

Whoever beads the list, it can- not, be the winner of the national championships, and so the runner- up, Mrs. Lawrence A. Harper, will probably get the coveted position. Sporting circles in America are now, wondering both her super- champions are going to retire at the same time, 1., Bobby Jones and Mrs. Moody.

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