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THE CHINA MAIL

THE CHINESE WIN LAI BRITISH

WAH CUP.

BILLIARDS

GAMES

EMPIRE

White City Probable

RATTLED CIVILIANS TEAM Venue In August.

BEATEN 6 TO 1

AMAZING CHINESE INSIDE TRIO D Games, held in Hamilton,

(By Outside Left.)

PLAYING splendid football and proving superior in all departments, the Chinese had no difficulty in carrying off yet another tropay when they won the Lai Wah Cup, from the Civilians by 6 goals to 1 on the Club ground yesterday.

The Chinese dominated play throughout the game and could have scored at least ten goals had they so desired.

The Civilians had yery bad luck before, the commencement.

TheyĮ lost several of their players, Hynesį [failing to turn up and Martin drop-i [ping sut in favour of Blackburn.

THE LAI WAH CUP

Wah Cup since its inception in 1923:-

The Chinese team played up to the brilliant standard they display- ed on Saturday when they scored. ja magnificent victory over England |

1925

Civilians

1920

Civilizas

1927

Army

1928

Civilians

in the Final Round of the Sunday Herald Charity Cup.

1929

1930

1931

Only three men stood out in the! Civilians' team. Marques in goal was good and was responsible for |many excellent saves. F. Santos

1932 1931

Army Civilians Chinese Civilians Chinese,

SWIMMING FEATURED.

URING the British

Canada, in 1930, it was decided by: the representatives of the several |Dominions and Colonies there as sembled that the Games'should be

that a

British Games Federation

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1933,

Walter Lindrum's New Cannon Record

Australian Confounds Critics With Run of 529

M'CONACHY'S RECORD SHATTERED

(By Spot Ball.)

continued every four years, and should be formed. The matter was further discussed at a meeting held at Los Angeles during the Olympic

London, Mar. 11. futility, and the very methods Games last year.

Sensations, records, and other which Lindrum utilised to such Subsequently, most of the extraordinary events occur with purpose was indicated. Dominions having formed their jauch frequency nowadays that it is Already M'Conachy and Davis own National Councils, a meeting almost impossible for a writer on had shown that it was possible to was held in London and the parent billiards to keep strictly up-to-date. "cross the line" while making nur- Federation was formed, having the Last week the majority of people) sery cannons when it is only tactis necessary to do so once in every

to near 400 before 'repeating the [operation, which allows plenty of scope for nursing the balls over the line, across baulk and over again.

The following have won the Lai following officers: President, the were discussing the new

Earl of Derby, K.G.; chairman, employed by Walter Lindrum, and two hundred points, the champion. Lieut-Col. Sir James Taigh Wood, remarking” the deliberation with having accomplised a run of 279- ĮK.B.E.. G.B., C.M.G.; treasurer, E which he had abstained from un-cannons. If the baulk-line is J. Holt; secretary, E. A. Hunter. due indulgence in close cannons, in crossed early on a player may go

At this meeting it was reported his recent matches. that South Africa and Australia Then suddenly, as he has were unable to assume responsi done often in the past, the bility for the Games in 1934, and Australian confounded the (that Canada, whilst prepared to do critics and pulverised all

Last Saturday Lindrum tra- so, would defer to the wishes of opinions, by making an amaz- versed the circuit of the table England. The chairman announc. ing new record cannon run of

two and a half times, and ed that the Council for England 529.

crossed the baulk-fine six. was the only trier in the team,

From that period the

Chinese were prepared to organise the Such In achievement would

times in the process, and no with the exception of Marques, and! His goal, the equaliser, was a wellnever let the ball out of the Civi-Games in 1934, and that adequate scarcely have been dreamed of,

tangible reason exists why he should Hans half. deserved one.

guarantees for this purpose had even in the days of entirely un-

not follow the same: A. Duncan also Continual pressure produced an been received. The Games were, restricted play, but if it had been {played well, but was again at fault

procedure time and again, If in dribbling instead of getting rid accidental barge from behind by accordingly, officially allotted to suggested as possible under the

it were politic. Duncan which led to a penalty, England, and, unless something present experimental baulk-line

But he and his fellow-prefes- TAM KONG-PAK having no difi-unforeseen happens, will be held in rule, the originator of the idea siohale are fully aware that if

the lead. culty in placing the Chinese again August 1934, probably commencing) would, most probably, have been re they made a fetish of close-cannon.

on the Friday preceding the Au-garded as a visionary.

[play, public. Interest would' grad- The Civilians seemed to be get-guat Bank Holiday.

Apart from the huge "anchor"ually wane, and their livelihood ting more and more rattled, and a It is intended that the pro-and "pendulum" cannon

breaks, suffer in a corresponding mea- The forward line with the series of wild kicks by Blackburn gramme should include athletics the highest recorded run previous sure. Ladrum'a ́remarkable. ception of Santos proved disap and Strange saw TAM KONG-PAK and swimming for men and women, to last Saturday was the 474 made achievement has already been hail- pointing, and from the very be-

take advantage of one and score with boxing, bowling, cycling, and last season by M'Conachy, this, by ed, in some quarters, as sounding ginning never looked like scoring.

easily from close in.

wrestling for men only. By the the way, being mainly responsible the death-knell of the proposal to. One of the biggest failures of the day was the Johnson, E. Strange WA, following a

After 40 minutes play IP PAK courtesy of the Amateur Athletic for the action of the Billiards incorporate the compulsory cross- and B. Gosano wing. Johnson was effort in which he made

brilliant solo Association, it is hoped that the Control Council in considering ing of the baulk-line into the rules circles track and field events will be held some legislation necessary to, pre of the game, but this does, not a passenger throughout. Strange round the Civilians halves and at the White City. The venues for vent & recurrence. But when the necessarily follow. was again very selfiah. Gogano showed little ball control and bun-backs, put the Chinese four goals the other sports have not yet been bulk-line

of the ball.

S. Strange was completely off form, although he showed a slight || improvement on Saturday's dib.

play.

ex

gled up several good opportunities up with a rasping drive which left decided, but it is probable that the it was pointed out

[Marques standing,

rule was introduced

The writer's opinion has always that skill-

been that no real riced for official players swimming and cycling events will ed by listless play.

could, and

would, legislation to restrict cannon play Just before the interval FUNG be held in some other part of Eng-discover a way to demonstrate. Its has arisen, and that professional Channing, as the pivot, was aut-KING CHEONG placed the Chinese land, thereby spreading the in- classed when up against Fung further ahead when King-cheong. Skinner right had no sense of direction al-side-stepped Strange to score with will not be made except in agree. a beautiful drive from thirtyment with associations" concerned. yards.

and the technical, arrangements of

on the

he cleverly terest in the Games. The decision

though he put in some good spell- Hing work in the early stages.

In the second half play became each sport will be entirely in the Blackburn was slightly better absolutely lifeless and with the ex-hands of the respective governing than Strange at back, but he was ception of a few attempts by bodies, very erratic, often miskicking with Channing and E. Strange, both of disastrous results.

which failed at the crucial mo- completely

The Chinese team were splendid.ment, the Chinese Lim Thin-chan in goal had nothing dominated play. to do, and Lau Mau and Lee Tin-

TAM KONG-PAK added the

sang were not troubled, in fact sixth goal for the Chinese when he

9.

The Hong Kong Area

HONG KONG AREA SPORTS.

Athletic Meeting will be commenced at Scokunpoo to-morrow afternoon

the ball very rarely reached them converted a long centre by Yeung and concluded on Thursday after-

Inside Trio Supreme. Wong Mei-shun played his UA-

Shui-yick with his head.

GOLF.

ADAMSON CUP AT VALLEY.

Fraser And Edgar Qualify.

players themselves would know, by monetary results, how far they could go in the direction of spe cialised play. It is pretty safe to assume that neither Lindrum, - nor any of the others, will venture- to exceed the $29 consecutive- can- nons, for fear of alienating public- support, and the Australian's lat est feat must he regarded as- something approaching the mira-- culous, which is very unlikely to be possible of repetition.

A vast difference exists between- the making of such an enormous sequence of cannons, and the In-

A. D. Fruser and S. E. Edgar, {cidental runs of 70 or 80 custo both of whom returned cards of mary in breaks of any dimensions. 93-18-75,

for qualified

the These lend variety to the game, Adamson Golf Cup (April) in the and spectators - never

become qualifying round played at Happy weary of watching the intricate. Ishots necessary to keep the balls. Valley during last week.

Other scores Included R. E. together, and the breaking-up and on Wallace 86-8=78 and J. J. King re-making of position. The whole-

$96-15=81.

policy governing the remunerativé. entertainment of the paying public Hes in the hands of the players themselves...

The Civilians made changes in noon. Ten will be served at 4.45 ual bustling game at centre half, their line-up in the latter stages of p.m. on Thursday. and upset the Civilians forwards the game, Johnson dropping back

LAWN BOWLS AT K.C.C. time and again. He was however, to left back, while S. Strange_fill- outclassed by Leung Wing-chui on ing the vacancy at centre half kis right. Leung came into the leaused by Channing going to Practice lawn bowls games will picture in almost every stage of the centre forward. These changes. be held every Wednesday evening game, his passes up to the for however, proved of no avail. at the K.C.C. In view of the com- wards delighted the spectators, Mrs. O. C. Borrett, wife of H.E mencing of the League season while his spoiling tactles, were Major-General O, C. Borrett, C.B., May 6. again seen at their best. Leung C.M.G., C.B.E., D.Š.O., presented the In-chan played his usual good Lai Wah Cup and miniatures to the game and gave Wong ample sup-winners at the conclusion of the port.

game, and presented with a silver vase of carnations by Wong Mel- shun, captain of the victorious Chinese team.

Once more the brilliant in- side trio, Fung King-cheong, Tam Kong-pak and Ip Pak-wa were in the limelight.

Scots Councillor Describes Test

Matches As "Stop Press Cricket"

At the same session Davis acquired a share of the lime Ilght by making a snooker- pool break of 114, which must rank as a record, compilation; R.P.O. Darlington refereed and They shared the six goals be-lined up the following teams:-

Then there was Jardine, said the

on a certified standard table, "Stop Press Cricket" was how tween them. Ip was the most]

Bigger breaks have been made, Chinese: Lim. Thin-chan; Lee Tin-1

was he doing?-Shouting "Let go but under varying conditions, and brilliant of the three, ble excellent seng and Lau Mau, Leung fan Councillor W. J. Harvey described Councillor, that dour Scot. What

een-Wong Mel-shun and Leung Wing- the recent Test matches in Austra the Paynter after the fifth wic prior to his latest performance, ¡dribbling, ball control and

chuf; Yeung Shui-rick, Mak Shai-honia in the course of a striking and ket was down.

Davia was credited with the record. tres, being outstanding...

Fang King-cheong, Tam Kong-pak and! Fung was all over the 'Civilian

Pak-wa.

jhumorous speech when he propos Althogther it was a splendid bit break on a standard table, of 109.. backs and could, had he so desir-} ed, acored twice or three times as Blackburn (Police) and

Skinner (Club) (cap);

(Club), annual supper of Murrayfield Cric-very wonderful thing that a sport tralian, whom it, is hoped to ace in many goals as he did.

Channing (Police) and A. Duncan ket Club, held in the Haymarket should get such a grip of the this country next season, is re- Mak Shut-hon, the only Chinese (Club): B. Gorano (St. Joseph's), E. Restaurant, Edinburgh. Mr. B. P. people.

ported to be remarkably adept⠀ at Athletic player in the side, com-Strange (Club), Johnson (Police),

There was only one other thing the 22-ball game, and frequently Santos Sherrin, president of the club, bined very well with the other for- Shepherd (Police) and F.

presided.

The would like to see put with aport, reaches three figures in a break. wards but was not too sure of his (Recreio).

Education while just recently he took all the At the outset of his 'remarks, That was education. ground passes, some of which went

Councillor Harvey said that cricket alone would only create minunder balle in a run of 189. His uncle, astray.

had been an all-absorbing game standing, and that, after all, was Walter Lindrum, thinks that by during the winter. It had been the political disease of the moment, the time he arrives here, Horace what he might call "Stop Press but education and sport, which took will be "ripo" enough to tackle Cricket."

up the spare time of the people Davis at snooker pool, so that we The game did not matter a two-and kept them from brooding, were may see a real battle for that title.

next year. ponny ticket. It was the result. the saviours of the country, t

The draw for the professional". In: sport generally in this coun- Cricket was on everyone's tongue. It was talked about so much that try professionalism had a great championship, the most important: foreigners wondered what it was hold; and it was not altogether for of its kind for many years; was all about, He had had one of two the best. Athleticism, and football made in public on Tuesday, and foreign newapapors translated to particularly, was being ruined be resulted as follows:-Lindrum v. M'Conachy v. Davis. him, and their leaders one and all cause there was no sense of values Newman. p.m.)-expressed wonder at the fact that either in directors or in players. This pairing: auggests several dis-- **** tinct possibilities, among them be-- the people of Great Britain could (Applause)

In cricket it was a great consola ing an all-English final, an over- get up early in the morning to listen to a man telling bow a match tion to know that professionalism, seas final, or a mixed final. Pro was going on the other side of the had not ousted amateurism.bably, had it been decided to world..

There might be little pacuifari- "seed" the draw, a mixed final

Civilians Marques (St Joseph's);

S. Strange led the toast The Club" at the of work, and he thought it was a Horace Lindrum, the young Aus-

Chinese Score Easily.

The opening half opened with the Civilians on the attack, Chan- ning Initiating a good move by sending up a pass to Shepherd. The latter took the ball up to the)

China Mail Sports Diary.

TO-DAY

Chees

Chinese goal area, but he lost it Completion of fourth round,

to Li Tin-sang who cleared easily. Open Championship,

After a short period of midfield;

FRIDAY play, the Chinese opened the scor-

Hockey Friendly Match Hong Kong Hockey Club "A" v. Ing through FUNG KING-

H.M.S; Hermes N CHEONG, who snapped up a lob

(King's Park, 6.15 pass from Tam Kong-pak to score:

Dirislon with a beautiful drop shot. Th

From the restart, play was trans Royal Artillery v.

Navy V

Kowloon ferred to the Chinesa goal but Lau Polles 3. South Wales Borderers Mau again cleared easily,

Club v. Chinese Athletics

Shooting, Hong Kong Rife Club

monthly

A breakaway by Skinner BKW X fong pass out to Santos, who, tak- ing advantage of a clear-passare: took the ball through" on his own

aly competition

Yachting

It seemed to the writers that ties such as the two sets entering would have been arranged, bat in Nero was again--fiddling They the field by different entrances, the circumstances, and in view of.. (2,80 p.m.) thought that while the financial but the professionals and amateurs the form shown by the competitors foundations of the world were slip were both playing in the same team this season, the eventual outcome ping the people of this country and In the same game. That was is more than likely to be that Lin- thtful drum and M'Conschy will be found were only concerned with Larwood what kept cricket alipping it serves Bradman,”

doing battle for the titles.

to equalise with a good effort, Lim Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's being deceived by an awkward Closing Cruise

bounce:

game and not a business