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THE CHINA MAIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1935

CAN BRITISH GOLFERS RESIST THE WORLD?

OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE

BOAT-RACE Sporting

Chatter

DARK BLUES TO HAVE THEIR HEAVIEST BOAT

-AMERICAN SUCCESSES IN EVENT

PRACTICE

LONDON. RACTICE IS NOW IN FULL 'SWING AT BOTH OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE FOR THE ANNUAL EIGHT-OAR BOAT RACE, WHICH WILL BE DECIDED OVER THE CLAS SIC. PUTNEY-TO-MORTLAKE COURSE, 44 MILES, ON THE THAMES RIVER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6.

(By GEOFFREY SIMPSON)

TH

THE team selector's lot, like that of the operatic policeman, is not always a happy one.

Those who choose our national |sides usually collect more kicks than praise but there are times when

OF

team, and will not announce it, be- fore Thursday night.

COTTON AS GOLF PRO

B

LEADER

AMERICAN TRIUMPHS BROUGHT TO END

NEW ERA FOR GREAT BRITAIN

DECAUSE OF HIS SWEEPING VICTORY IN THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP A SUCCESS THAT BROUGHT TO AN END THE AMERICAN DOMINATION, THE NAME OF COT- they ask for it!

TON TAKES PRECEDENCE OF ALL OTHERS IN THE WORLD It la a long time since there was OF THE LAST FOURTEEN CHAMPIONSHIPS, AMERICAN

OF PROFESSIONAL GOLF FOR THE PAST SEASON.WE so, much doubt over the choice of PLAYERS HAVE WON TWELVE, HAVERS, IN 1923, BEING The contest will be umpired by Capt. R. C. Bourne, Conser teams as there is in the case of the THE FIRST TO BREAK THE SEQUENCE.⠀ vative Member of Parliament for Oxford City, who established a England v. Wales Rugby match, at Beginning in the following year, Hagen started a new series boat-race, record when he stroked the Dark Blues to victory against Twickenham, on Saturday week, Cambridge in the years from 1969 to 1912, inclusive.

of United States triumphs, which, after an uninterrupted run of len OXFORD, INTENT UPON WINNING AFTER THE EXTRAORDIN-

'After four months' football and years, Cotton has brought to a close....... ARY NUMBER OF 11 CONSECUTIVE, DEFEATS, HAS THIS YEAR A three trial matches the England FOR BRITAIN, THE POINT OF INTEREST IS "WILLA WEALTH OF EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY MEN. THEY ARE SO HEFTY, selectors are still unable to make 1934 SEE THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER AMERICAN RUN, INDEED, THAT "THE BIGGEST BUAT EVER" HAS HAD TO BE CON-up their minds, and they have OR WILL BRITAIN BE STRONG ENOUGH SUCCESSFULLY STRUCTED FOR THEM.· ·

named a team which includes an TO RESIST CHALLENGES FROM ANY, AND EVERY, QUAR The length of the shell is 04ft. In its earlier, stages, the process A. N. Other.)

TER?" 2in, the bear is 241⁄2in, and the of crew building is too mysterious, The Welsh selectors have gone depth 10in.

The dimensions of remote and technical for all except one better. Though their final trial backed by such players as Padgham the championship will be in 1937. My own view is that Cotton,, America's next massed attack on the 1934 Oxford boat were: 63ft rowing enthusiasts.

was played on Saturday at Swan-and Busson, has started a new era when the Ryder Cup team is due 24in., and 9in. The Oxonians Directly the daily newspaper sea, they are apparently no nearer in British golf-one that will see in Great Britain. P new craft has suited them so well stories bear the date line of Putney, solving their problems than they its old prestige as the leader among that a similar one is to be built however, the forthcoming drama of were many weeks ago.

There will, however, be a few for the race. The cost of these the race becomes everybody's busi- They have deferred picking their respondent in a London paper,

nations fully restored, states a cor distinguished Americans at Muir- out-size craft is about £110.

ness. Crowde assemble to watch

field, among them J. Thomson; the Cambridge Coaches Oxford

the crews put out and

This view Is shared by Sarazen, world's longest driver, and Mac. come in, jautograph hunters get busy, and

who is of the opinion that not only donald Smith, who comes over every Old Blues" always rally round the vendors of Blue rosettes start

has the tide turned definitely in year still dreaming of the great to assist in the training of the

favour of Britain, but it is the best day when he will be acclaimed varsity crews, and it is an interest roaring trade...

Little boys and girls of all classes

thing that could ever have happen British champion. And I have a ing fact, fully in conformity with

become violently 'pro-Oxford or pro-HE

ed in International golf.

shrew auspicion that we shall see race, that a renowned Cambridge plan to spend an hour or two of Five," are apparently anxious over he says. "and I am convinced that field. Though forty-three, it must usually referred to as the "Big players right in the picture again," was gained six years ago at Muir- University coach, Peter Hals Boat-race Day on Thomas, is at the present time where a fleeting glimpse of the attitude is in sharp contrast to that have to bring an army of players for, nor should any credence be the towpath, a number of positions, but their they are there to stay. We shall not be imagined that he is done assisting Oxford to produce a crew that will put an end to the Light crews, tolling at their oars in mid- of Welshmen generally.

river, will be accounted adequate

trom the States if we wish to win given to the statements emanating Blues' Taonotonous sequence. of compensation for whatever atmos confidence in Wales that a alde: can

There has rarely been greater the title back again."

from the States that he is "burned He has been busy on the job since bring forth.

pheric rigors the afternoon may be picked to beat England, and the

out." A Weighty Statement Coming from 80 selectors' demand for more time observer at Sarazen, who, having Hagen has, not spared himself,

shrewd An

Hagen As Captain laat summer. Helping him in the good work are two other well- Cambridge's Swivel Locks must be mystifying to thousands.

This year Cambridge has made a The selection has been put back completed in six of the last seven but to say that he is no longer a departure from tradition by using until Thursday so that there can be British championships, has had un-force in golf is sheer bunkum. Is swivel rowlocks instead of the fixed an opportunity of watching the the signs, this is a statement to wager that he will not be playing rivalled opportunities of reading there anyone daring enough to thole-pin.

The Cantabs tried the Glamorgan v. Monmouthshire match which weight may properly be captain of this year's U.S. Ryder experiment in training a couple of

It is a fact that the selectors attached. years ago, but changed back again have asked for several players to be

Cup team? It is to be supposed Any question of inferiority com that Hagen has never, ceased to after a brief spell. Oxford has re-included in the sides, so that the mained faithful to fixed rowlocks match will rank as a sort of extra past many of our players have absent from Sandwich, where Cot- plex, a condition from which in the congratulate himself on being The coaches of the Cambridge Of course the passage dr 106 years unofficial trial. crew, include R. A, Nisbet, Squa has brought many changes to hoat-

suffered when competing against ton swept like a tornado through dron Leader Hellyer, Charles Rew race styles and implements. The

the famous Americans, has been all.opposition. I often wonder if it' effectually removed by Cotton. He is fully realised what he accom has demonstrated the utter folly plished in the five rounde, includ

WELSHMEN MYSTIFIED

the high sporting traditions of the Cambridge," and a million people Welsh, selectors, who are "Cotton" has put the British Hagen, whose last national title

successes.

known characters in Cambridge

rowing, F. J. Escombe and K. B. Payne, president of the C.U.B.C. last year and No. 4 in the 1934 crew that put up a new record of 18m. 3s. for the race.

Light Blues Coaches

and the great "Steve" Fairbairn, first time both varsities rowed in FORM AN OPEN BOOK whose name is associated in rowing keelleas boats with round oars was

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of the Pembroke, or "unorthodox" years later that both used allding| style of. oarsmanship..

Beats. Steve has been a storm centre 'in

An 'American' Tradition

Historic

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and

that

Successful Players

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players must surely be an open whipped dogs hoping for the best George's. In case the achievement book at this stage of the season, but fearing the worst,

has been forgotten, here are the and it seems, curious to me that He and the rest of the young rounds in proper sequence: 66, 67, British rowing because, while the It was away back in 1829 that those who should know form inside brigade will go to Muirfield with 85, 72, 79. orthodox school concerned itself the Dark and Light Blues first met out experience so much difficulty in their heads held high, having no The last round, played under greatly with body, arm and lek

naming 15 players.

fear of the American contingent great mental stress, was the one movements, according to a classic on the river.

The inaugural race, won easily must say that in Soccer the no matter how powerful it may be blot on the most perfect exhibition formula, Fairbairn was interested U.S. MARINES

by Oxford, took place at Henley, selectors usually succeed in naming I do not think it will be very strong of machine-like golf ever seen in only in leg-drive and blade-work and seven years elapsed before the a team at the first time of asking for the reason that most of the dis any championship. It seems lacre- (Continued from Page 41 ..Everything else, be contends, will

But even they go to the lengths tinguished players, having spent Adible that anyone could play two (Continued from Page 4).. Ile made it plain that he was not look after itself, provided these

encounter. Westminster to Putney was the course then, cecid of asking men of proved quality good deal of time touring in Aus rounds of St. George's with no listing them in the order of their essentials are in order. "Speed Marines' Score

Jability.

ed upon, and over this water five such as Brook (Manchester City), tralia, will not be particularly figure above a 4: The round of 65. and not show" is the Fairbairn],

|anxious to undergo (Derby County),

a trip to which will stand as a record for Big Bill said he was vastly motto, and the results of the boat Cambridge, were rowed. The Marines picked off, but

matches, four of which went to Barker Gajarian was pulled up for offside "more contented" as a pro than he race since 1920 show that it has ita

Bastin (Arsenal) to appear on Europe. My impression is

many a day, was made up of aeven and, from the acrum... Chisholm had been as an amateur because "I points..

Since 1842 the race has been trial."

3's and eleven 4's, three of the 5's fought out along the tricky tidal The point is: Would a Rugby or kicked forward, to follow up and no longer have any trouble with

· RUGBY FULL-BACK ON coming at the last three holes. stretch between Putney and Mort- Soccer player who was an obvious go

This is stupendous golf, and, given, to score exactly, two the lawn tennis officials and be

OFFENSIVE What may be termed an "Ameri- lake. The crews frat adopted out-choice for the national team be minutes after the Club had obtained cause I never have any poor can" tradition has been established rigged craft in 1846, when, as on dropped if he struck an "off" day

reasonably favourable conditions, there is no their first points. Misitis hit a matches-all the players in the in connection with post-war races, two subsequent occasions, the race in a trial game?

reason why Cotton - (Continued. From Page 3).

should not duplicate it at Muirfield. post with his kick and failed to professional field are good."

It began in 1923, when W. Pstarted at Mortlake and finished`a! convert. (Club 3, Marines 3). Professional tennis is increasing wellen of Middlesex School, Massa- Putney. From 1857, with the ex-

Thanks largely to Sullivan,.. Jị From a scrummage in midfield in popularily, he said, and general- chusetts, stroked the Dark Blues to ception of the years between 1914

Brough (Leeds), former Rugby Others who have maintained or Blix opened up to Bowerman, wholy adding interest. to the gante in victory, with R. K. Kane, formor and 1920, the clash has been do

Unión international, and F. Mc- enhanced' their reputations transferred

FORMER WORLD SCULLING- Master: Taylor addition to the bank accounts of Harvard oarsman and football cap annual one, with a significance un- CHAMPION DIES IN AUSTRALIA League captains, we now can recog- Padgham, whose aggregate of 279 Millan (Australia), all Rugby throughout the past year are coming up from behind, took a pass the exhibitors-Associated Press. tain, at No. 4 thwart. and gave to Grieve, who sold a

rivalled by any other sporting event Mellen, stroked the Oxonians on the British calendar.

nise at least nine different methods in the Dunlop-Southport £1,500 dummy and carried on, passing to LADIES' YACHTING RESULTS again, without success, in 1924, and

Bydney, Jan. 28.-William Beach, of attacking from full-back,... ES tournament established a new low Taylor, the latter having to run

in 1927 H. T. Kingsbury, from Yale,

one of the greatest scullers of all Dropping for goal from a suitable standard for 72 holes medal play; round on the outside to support Joss, enlled by Miss M. Larssen, operated at No. 6, Kingsbury wax

time, died here to-day at the age of position is the must obvious, but at Easterbrook, who won the Irish him. Taylor was able to run round won the "A" Class Ladies' Yacht a member of the Yale. crew which:

81. Beach, who was born in Sussex few realise their opportunities. Open with 284, an unheard-of score and score unler, the posts. Bi-ing Championship yesterday when won the 1924. Olympic eight-oar

In 1854, won the world's acuiling Second, he may run up into the for Portmarnock; and R. A. Whit- well converted. (Club, 8, Marines she beat Jan (Miss Owen Hughes) championship for the United States

championship^ In. 1884 and retired three-quarter line after fielding the combe, who won the Roehampton D).

jover a 7.9 miles course. Heron on the Seine River, France...

undefeated in 1887. He successful-ball. Third, he may kick ahead. Cup, the Penfold-Fairhaven tourna Blix lajured

(Miss J. Bryden) won the "I" "y" He is acknowledged one of the

ly defended his title three times In Fourth, he may kick diagonally ment, and the West of England From the kick off Taylor receivad "G' Class, and Rolla (Mrs. Wolse finest oarsmen that ever won a

1885 and twice In 1886. Reuter." towards his opponent's corner flag Open Championship for the fourth the ball, but Oakie tackled him ley) succeeded in the "H" Class. "Blue." In 1980 the Cambridge

he must always remember to kick time. Theap players should be sure and a scrummage followed, and

rudder-lines were handled by an

high enough to give himself time of their places in the Ryder Cup. Blix was kicked on the head to the Marine twenty-five Blix got the American coxswain, R. E.

either to follow up to the place of team. sustain a fairly bad injury. ball and went through on the blind Swartwout of Middlesex School, Regret was expressed at the Im-the Mamak. Tournament. The Com- landing or to put his colleagues

I would almost say the same of He was taken out from the scrum side, passing to Bidwell who caught Concord, Mass,

pending departure for England of mittee made him the presentation onside. Fifth, a brilliant trick of J.-J. Busson, of the Pannal Club, half position. and played on the the Marines on the wrong foot by This year one American is among Mr. A. F. Austen and Mr. P. J. of a cigarette case and fighter se Sullivan's he may intercept his Harrogate, who may properly be wing, with Bowerman deputising as a cut-in, and ran on to score, the men striving for their Blues. Barlow, officials of the Mamak a token of their esteem and appre own three-quarters; if the Inter described as the "discovery" of the scrum half and Bidwell coming up Marines 3).

Taylor converted (Club16 He is R., E. Pflaumer, from Prince-Hockey Tournament, by the V

ciation,

ception is duly made a try is almost year Twenty-three, he is the A Club movement ton, and at the time of writing President (Mr. A. A. Dand), acting The following were elected to certain,

youngest player, who has ever cap- From a three movement Bower followed and the Marines made he was No. 2 in one of Oxford's tive president, at a meeting of the Gen- the Executive Committee: Captain

Not Dangerous,

tured the $1,040 tournament, which man, Bidwell, Master and Grieve their last effort with successive crews. Previously he had been oral, Committee held in St. An- Kimm, Mr. Aldrige and Mr Sixth, he may Intercept his own is virtually the British professional handled successively, "but the last runs by Zadkolf and Gajarian, both No. 6. From the 16 men in these drew's Church Hell on Friday May (Army), Mr. Woolley, Lieut scrum half's pass out on the open championship A player with a named was pulled down and the being brought down before they two eights the crew for the great afternoon. Burkett and Liest F. Elliott side Seventh, he may come up smooth, cany style, modelled on that Interval followed.

were dangerous, the whistle for race will be formed, and it will go Others present were Moasrs, (Navy), Hou. Secretary Mr. L between his half-backs and take of Jones, and possessing lots of Club Increase Score "no side" bringing the game and from Oxford, to Henley on March P. Singh (Radio Sports Club), Ja Tyler: Assistant Hon. Secretary reverse pass from the stand-off confidence, there is the promise of The Club called for scrums in victories and

the series to an end with the Club 4. After that the Oxonians will ban Dad (Kowloon Indians Ten Mr. Brown stead of linenuts, owing to their

* have a spell at Gorlog, prior - ti nis Club), L. Tyler (Police-Hoc- extra man in the pack, and Blix G. S. McGill, J. P. C. Master, W. E

8.R.U.F.C. 1st XV J. C. T. Taylor; completing their practice on the key Club), A. E. P. Guest (5 An came on again. Chisholm tried. t? Grieve, H. D. Bidwellt J. Bowerman, It

tideway,

drew's Club); AF Austan (Royal get through on the blind side, but S. Blx; R. G. Geer, J. 9. Ritchie, E. P. B

Corps of Signals), Brown (Royal Taylor brought him down and kick- Humphreya: H. W: Carter, J. S. Lee, L. It is only when the crews come Engineers), and P. J. Barlow (Ro ed ahead,

31. M. Parlett, F: G. Livingstone, R. P

ney from the upper reaches yal Army Service Corpsy Stewart TV Misltis: The Marines were penalised in th U.S. Marines midheld and Taylor converted with Zadoff, Jenkins; Nelisen, Gaj another beautiful kick, from well Oakle,

Chisholm: Derv out (Club 11-Marines B) The Melledax, Alcumbrack Club pressed and from a serum in

Rossman, Lewardowski,

Referee: G. D: Nicholl

to fly-half.

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Public Interest ***

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notice

MAMAK TOURNEY'S NEW OFFICIALS

Presentation To P. J. Barlow

NEW COMMITTEE ELECTED

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RADIO COSMOS-LOSE TO

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great future for Busspa, In addi Eighth, he may take a pass from tion to being Yorkshire champion; his wing on the outside or the he was runner-up, to E R. Whit inside. Ninth, he may take a pass combe in the Dunlop-Metrópõlítan from any of his centres when they tournament at Walton He goalless stand wide apart in order to force

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