1935-01-24 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1935,

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UNFORESEEN INCIDENT

SOUTH CHÌNA TOUR

NO

ABANDONED

REPLY FROM

SHANGHAI

(By "ROVER”)

Plans to send the South China "" soccer team to Shanghai, where a series of games were, to have been played during the Chinese New Year holldays, have been definitely abandoned by the South China Athletic Associa- tion.

It is learned that the local Football Association has arrang- ed a Shield fixture between South China "B" and the Artillery on Tuesday, February 5, which auto- matically rules out any hopes for the team travelling North.

It was arranged some time ago that South China would send a

Henri Cochel, : above, former world lawn tennis champion, will succeed Martin Plax as coach of the French Davis Cup Lawn Tennis team.

soccer team to Shanghai during LADIES' HOCKEY

the Chinese New Year festival.

DIFFICULT TASK

but to date the local Associa- SELECTORS HAVE tion, have not received a reply from the Chinese National Amateur Athletic Federation in Shanghai.

RECREIO BEAT FIRE BRIGADE

Badminton League Fixture

In a very interesting badminton

game last night, the Club

Recreio beat the Fire Brigade by sets to 3, in their ""

match at King's Park.

The scores:--

Iost to Shute and Fisher.

beat Smith and Kirkwend

beat Smedley and Gardner

H. A. Barros and A. B. (Recrelo) :-

de

21-12

Final Ladies' Trial

To-day

BACK AND WING BERTHS PROBLEMATICAL

(By "STICKS")

CAUSES LOCAL RUGBY SENSATION

YEAR 1934 GREATEST SHAREBROKERS LOSE

IN BRITISH TENNIS

RISE OF AUSTIN AND PERRY

OUR DAVIS CUP VICTORIES

London.

of

HOCKEY CLASH

H.M.S. Decoy's Second Half Revival

HOWARD SCORES “HAT- TRICK"

Scrappy play featured the friend;, ly hockey match at King's Park yes- terday, when H.M.S. Decoy defeated the Sharebrokers' Association by 4 goals to 1. A feature of the game was the "hat trick" by Howard, who led the Naval forwards.

The greatest year in the history of British lawn tennis. That one unequivocal phrase describes 1934, so far as the men players this country are concerned. At home and abroad they met with un- Botelho, at centre-half, was the the pre-eminene of Frederick J. best player on the field, his clever precedented accesses, thanks to Perry and H. W. (Bunny) Austin. Perry can be written down as the tickwork and powerful clearances initiating several forward move greatest match-winning force in tennis that Britain has ever produced.ments. He was also sound in de-

He has not Austin's style and elegance, but he is exuberant-fence.

"

Jack Doyle, the Irish heavy- weight boxer whom Jack Dempsey, former world heavyweight cham- plen, hopes to make the title holder,

TWELVE RUGBY PLAYERS HOLD

UNFORTUNATE

LAST MINUTE

WITHDRAWAL

CLUB SIDE AGAIN DEPLETED

Rigg Unable To Make Shanghai Trip

(By “REFEREE")

A last minute sensation has been caused in local rugby circles with the announcement that, as A result of unforeseen circum- stances, W. H., B. Rigg, of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank- ing Corporation, will not be able to go to Shanghai with the Inter- port Rugby team.

The reason given is that as a result of a member in the Soo- chow Branch of the Bank having : been taken . D. A. Camming will be sent there temporarily to fill the gap, and Cumming's place in the Hong Kong office must be filled by Rigg

This is most unfortunate, as the Club

very

H.M.S. FALMOUTH difficult problem in the sea vec Interporters Given Strenuous Time

LAMMERT AND MCGILCHRIST

of a second-row forward, and made their final selection of the composition of the team on Mon- day evening.

OUTSTANDING.

Coppin, the sixteenth man, will It is understood that D. A.

fill Rigg's vacancy, though reshuffle of the back positions is expected.

RUGBY PLAYER

MR. G. C. MOUTRIE

HONOURED

A

ly confident, as strong as a horse, and as flt, physically, as it is Nissim, the Brokers' right-back, possible to be. For him there are no disturbing considerations as also played an outstanding game, to whether or not he can stay the course in a long and gruelling being very safe and accurate in his

match.

clearances. He was, however," in He knows he can outlast all rivals and outplay most, so he sits clined to be rather slow when happily on top of the world, smiling cheerfully at allcomers and con-pressed, but was well supported by

P. Silva, his collegue, sidering fabulous inducements to turn professional.

The forward line, led by Carroll. Perry is the first Englishman (Jack) Crawford, the Australian lacked combination and could de who has won the singles cham- star, who was not by any means on very little against the Naval half- [back line in the first half. Carroll pionship at Wimbledon since A. the top of his form. It was notice- W. Gore did so in 1909. For a able then that Perry, fresh from and Weill, were the pick of the for- wards and were seen in Beveral quarter of a century, a succession his tour in America and Australia,

clever movements. of tennis giants from overseas was playing tennis of the highest

The Decoy have their half-back had come, seen and conquered. standard and hitting a devastatingline to thank for their victory. They At one period, indeed, British|ly early ball. With not more than a fortnight stock was so low that the possi

Next he entered the lists for the stopped most of the dangerous at left before the date of the Inter- bility of a home player reaching French championships at Paris, Prince, at centre-half, was good tacks, and spolled magnificently

(By "REFEREE") Port contest against the Shanghai the Wimbledon semi-finals was where he had the misfortune to marking Carroll well. Ladies, the problem of the Interpart hardly worth discussion.

Eight members of the Hong Kong take a heavy tumble which threat- left-back and left-wing must be 6

The Decoy inside forwards were Interport rugby side were given a PRESENTATION TO Rise Of Austin

ened to prevent his playing at Wim-the only onea to shine, and led very strenuous solved following this afternoon's

time yesterday, Division final trial at Sookunpoo.

Then came the rise of Austin and bledon. However, "Fighting Fred some very fine attacks. Howard when for the best part of the first If the Interport team are

to be Perry and with it the restoration was able to parade, full of fire and the Decoy's leader, played a very quarter of an hour they held 15 1. A. Silve and A. M. Silva (Recreio): given an opportunity of playing to- of Britain's prestige in inter- fitness, in the great event of the hard game and was well supported men from H.MS, Falmouth in

18-21 Kether, then the question of these national play. Austin reached the British season, and he justified the by Majoribanks and Allen, on his friendly rugby game on the Club

ground. 21-6 two positions must be made clear Wimbledon final in 1982, only to be hopes of his countrymen by beat-flanks. 21-1 after to-night's encounter, for prac swept relentlessly off the court by ng Jack Crawford, the reigning From the commencement, the

In spite of the

overwhelming Xavier tice as a team is essential, and this the

California tornado, H.. Elle champion, in the final of the man's Brokeri' forced play into the oppos odds, the Club side managed to

CBS REFEREEN) ing half, but they were unable to hold their heads up until they were Mr. G. C. Miatrie, a well-known is impossible so long as these two worth Vines Jr., and the following singles. 12-81 .... 21- 8 positions are left operi.

year Britain regained the Davis Crawford was not so good as in break through the stout defence of reinforced by Scott, McGilchrist, member of the Hong Kong Foot- Millar and Cumming, and then, ball Club and an Interport rugby Cup. emblematic of the inter- 1938, but Perry has never been the opposing half-baek line. (Recreio): Full-Back Experiments national team championship.

seen to better advantage. In this

Decoy Score First playing with only 12 men managed player, whose wedding to Miss Joan 12-21 The Selectors have done wisely For six years the Four Muske-tournament Austin again flattered 21-8 in substituting Miss Helbling

After 15 minutes the Navy side to beat the Falmouth by four un-Churchill, the popular captain of 21-14 left-back in 'Whites' team, and the Henri, Cochet, Rene Lacoste and ought to have been a winning posi-of one of their breakawaya Turner to lack of time kicks were not at was yesterday the recipient of

at teers of France Jean Borotre, only to deceive. He gained what turned the tables, and as a result converted tries (12 points) to one the Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey Club unconverted try (8) points. Owing fakes place on Saturday afternoon. with Miss Fowler should be an in shimmering bowl in Paris. but at sumbed to that great-hearted bat-to heat the backs and goalkeeper experiment of playing her together Jacques B. Brugnon-had kept the tion against Shields but finally auc-the left-wing, cut in from the wing

tempted. teresting one.

last their grip was pried of the tler.

to net.

Players Misinformed Miss Fowler has yet a chance of trophy and in 1932 Britain became Let there be no mistake about it,

Yesterday's It was not long, however, before

encounter was making the Interport side if she the holder of the

Davis Cup for Austin is playing in these days bet the Brokers equalised through Car- originally arranged as a practice, gising Mr. Mentrie's work in con- would only settle down to steady the first time since 1912.

ter than he has ever done before, roll.

and consequently only half the In- play, instead of rushing to take the

Forty Nations' Challenge and more than one good critic ex- Just before the interval the terport side turned up. This re-ection with the Club and in par

pects him to win the Wimbledon Naval team again took the lead sulted in several positional changes, ticular the Bar Committee. With Miss Helbling in support the challenge of nearly 40 nations

Could Perry and Austin stave of singles title before he retires from through. Howard, who netted from Robertson being moved to fall. He asked Mr. Moutrie to accept these two should make a good part-this year? That was the great success this year, apart from the

big-time play. His outstanding the circle's edge.

back, while Lammert was brought from them a small token of the nership.

Although Miss Gitting has played question at the outset of the 1934 Davis Cup victories, was in the held the upper hand, and Nissim christ. Hutchison played stand-services and help, and wished him From the interval the Naval team up as centre-threequarter to McGil Club's appreciation for his exzellent In the eighth series of Wednes-with conspicuous success as an in-campaign. The answer day sailing races. Major Griffin at side-left, I do not think she would nished at Wimbledon in July when ships this fall. Borotra was mak-spite of a spirited defence, the while Millar was the only back-row happiness in their married life. Was English covered court champion-was seen to shine in defence. In off-half and centre threequarter, and the future Mrs. Moutrie every the helm of Wasp II, came in first make the ideal left-winger. Grant- the United States team, victor in ing a bid to gain the record num- Decoy netted their third goal with forward.

(applause), in the "A" Class, beating a field of ed that her stick-work is fairly the interzone final, was beaten in ber of eight wins in this tournain ten minutes of the resumption six other yachts.

Robertson was not given very good, she is, however, lacking in the challenge round by four events ment, but Austin frustrated the through Howard. This was follow-much to do in the opening minutes In the "A" and "G Classes, speed for a winger, and if not able of one. Mrs. Cooper in Sirius beat three to use the reverse stick must be Perry and Austin rose magni final.

Basque's ambition in a memorable ed by another neat goal from the of the game, but was later seen in other boats over a course of 92 fast enough to turn square to the ficently to that occasion.

same player.

several splendid clearances. miles. She was the only lady com-jball before centring.

The teams were:"

Scott on the right-wing did not 'Showing The Flag' Francis X.! peting in the event..

However, her experience at In-Shields and Sidney B. Wood Jr., Perry by this time was "showing

Brokers': H. W. Mok; A. Nissim, run hard enough, but sent across P. Silva L Fisher, A. A. Botello, F.jsome good cross-kicks—a rare fea LIKELY TRANSFER OF BROTHERS Andrew's Ladies' team should stand the doubles match was, in at the second year in succession,

side-left to Miss Woolley in the St. and it was of no consequence that the flag" overseas. He won the i, al Arculli; D. Cameron, N, Deitz, ture.

American singles championship for E. Carroll, M. Wheel and J. Alves. Hutchison handled well in his FROM ALDERSHOT her in good stead.

cordance with anticipations, a gift

Decoy Niles; Rylands, Garter; Half-Time Suggestion

to America. In the interzone final, swept his way through lesser Keyworth, Prince, Day; Phalp, Majori dual position but was too inclined to cut through and was, grassed on prior to this encounter, the United states, and, after talking high Division Miss Walker made a poor showing States representatives beat Aur Anance in Hollywood, set sail for

on tour across the banks, Howard, Allen and Turner.

several occasions.

lost to Shute and Fisher beat Smith and Kirkwood beat Smedley and Gardner

L. J. Silva and B. Gosano lost to Shute and Fisher beat Smith and Kirkwood beat Smedley and Gardner

MRS. COOPER WINS

SAILING EVENT

Beats Three Men In Wednesday Race

MAJOR GRIFFIN WINS

A

club

"A" CLASS EVENT ・・

bull by the horns.

of

them defeated

Each

tournaments

F

brothers Summerbee, the Aldershot was pitted against the Interport parently in a losing position,

the in last Thursday's trial when she tralie dramatically after being ap-Australia to defend the singles JOCKEY'S MARRIAGE

Midland First are interested in

half-backs, and it is probable that forward line, and this afternoon transfers will result when Alder-she will be given the opportunity

championship of that country. shot's Interests in the F.A. Cup of redeeming herself.

Such tempting offers have been Perry began his great string of reported that few people will be have terminated..

Should she fail in the first half, 1884 victories at the British as surprised if this young man de

China Mail Sports Diary

'TO-DAY'

Hockey:-

benefit of the trial in solving the left-back problem.

In the case of the left-wing, the play of the inside-forward must be

taken into consideration, and in

TH.C.A.2d v 6th Bty, H.K.S.R.A this instance many would point out

Montingu— torna

that Miss Brown and Miss Dalziel) have played together in the arma (0.30 pan.)

forward line

String Started in May

PAT BUTLER

Former Champion's Comeback

"Harry" Beasley

seen this season Lammert was al- The Lammert McGilchrist wing

proved the most dangerous wing

most as good as when he played in the threequarter line, and made several splendid openings from

which McGilchrist made no mistake. McGilchrist Shines

The latter handled extremely

a

silver cigarette box from the Com mittee and members of the Club.

Mr. H. R. Forsyth, Chairman of the Club, made a short speech eulo-

Mr.. Moutrie replied suitably,

SENSATIONAL

SCHOOL CRICKET

BOWLING FEATS D.B.S. BEAT C.B.S. BY 67 RUNS

HULSE SECURES 5: WICKETS FOR 5 RUNS

I suggest that Miss Fowler and tonal hard court tournament in eldes to capitalize the fame for Henry Herbert Beasley-"Harry" Miss Halbling be changed over to May, In the final he met J. H which he has worked so hard in the Beasley, the jockey was married Colours and vice varan, and the

couple of years. Encouraged by at Kensington register office last benetes the then derive the full JACK HOOD TO MEET his father, Fred Perry act out to month to Miss Patricia Clarisss well and was featured in several The Diocesan Boys' School, des- become the kingpin of world tennis. Hobson, the 20-year-old daughter dazzling runs culminating in good pite the bowling of T. Trows, whe And he has become just that. If of Cmdr. Robert Gordon Hobson, tries

took 7 wickets for 25 runs, defeat- Meeke worked hard at the base ed the Central British School by 67 he is going to turn "pro," now must E.N the step. be a very good time for him to take Only three or four people were of his scrum, but was caught nine runs, when they met in a friendly present at the ceremony. They in- times out of ten in possession by cricket match at King's Park year The exhibitionary aide of profes- cluded M. A. B. Briscoe, the train-Nix, the Falmouth scrum-half. terday,

Meske sent his threequarters J. Fong was the outstanding sional lawn tennis is developing in or. and Miss Eveleen Frances An- Pat Intler (Leicester), where England, owing to the operations thony, who signed the marriage re-away with, some very good passes Diocesan batsman, being undefeat

but like Hutchison, he was too ined for 40 runs, ba cently defeated Harry Mason for of Willian T Tilden 20, USA, gister, we the British welterweight champion and his internations! group of The bridegroom is a widower, clined to attempt to break away on The Central British School went gemein ship, will meet Jack Hood, af paid colleagues. They brought aged at, and lives at Reydon Ledge. Millar worked very hard and facing them, but collapsed before In to bat with a total of 87 runs. aa 1,can recollect,, they ve, never ingham, the ex-champon, at Birm the 1934 British season to an end Newmarket "[played together ̈¦ as inside and

together with Bradford and Walk the sensational bowling. winger on more than two occasions will be at

ingham on Jan. 28. The contest, with a tournament in the Wembley

don was seen in several good rushes. Hulen who took The selection of the left

Bailable was not too It is Hood should depend to a large

defence for the Falmouth, (6 put.) upon that player's abilit

the title. 19 Birlar de Steel Coulson Longue:--

ed several long punta to champions, Garr Sergeants ▼ Chlet and Fetty her tactics and play to that of the

Cambridge|able ground other forwards, and the only player that with a little

Blues Gill and Breth who has thus far displayed the order to get down alent la Miss Remedios, but she is could

Bonth calay the unfortunately, on the injured list beat Butler 1 ha

several sens (Confinued on Page'9)

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Men's Doubles A Division Eliot, Hall r St." Andrew's

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(8 o.m.)

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his own.

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it field-

Bwickets for 4 runs, and G. Lee, 2 for were all

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who was break

8 for