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THE CHINA MAIL TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1935

HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN & THE SCOTTISH CUP

THE 'VARSITY RUGBY HORNBOSTEL SETS

CAPTAINS

NOTED OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE MEN

WALKER'S RUGGER GENIUS

(By Plegan)

WORLD RECORD IN

600-YARD EVENT

MILE CHAMPION EXTENDED

INDIANA VARSITY STAR'S MAGNIFICENT EFFORT

New York, Feb. 4. Charles C. Hornbostel, Indians University graduate, furnished the

rose Athletic Association, were ran

EXCELLENT RECORD OF SIXTY YEARS

HOLDERS OF TROPHY ON FOUR OCCASIONS

EARLY HIBERNIAN SUPREMACY

(By The Twelfth Man)

BOTH Oxford and Cambridge Universities big sentation on Saturday evening IT is sixty years since the Heart of Midlothian have Scottish Rugby captains this year, in at Madison Square Garden, when first took part in a Scottish Cup contest. Prior K. L. T. Jackson (Rugby), and K. C. Fyfe the 28th annual games of the Mill to season 1887-88, however, they

were able once (Oundle), respectively. It is claimed, generally off in brilliant style. With a double only to get beyond the fourth round-in 1881, the that these internationalists are breaking a run of victory, culminating in new year the club moved from Powderhall to Old thirty years. It is said that 1905, when P. Munro'world's recor

record, the middle-distance Tynecastle when, after a bye and wins over and L. M. Macleod were the leaders, was the last runner stood out as one of the finest Brunswick, Hibernians, and Cambuslang, they year in which the Varsities were skippered simul-runners ever to appear in the in-lost by four goals to Arthurlie.

door track world. taneously by Scots.. Is that correct?

AFTER THAT THE HIBERNIANS, AND THE SAINTS IN 1932-3, OXFORD WERE LED BY N. K. LAMPORT 1,000-yard run as he did last ROUND. VICTORY OVER THEIR EASTER ROAD RIVALS, Early in the meet he won the KNOCKED THEM OUT, BUT THE HEARTS® GREAT THIRD- SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, AND THE CANTABS BY D. M. MARR. year, 1 second behind the indoor WHO WERE THE CUP-HOLDERS IN 1887, WAS A LAND OF FETTES COLLEGE. LAMPORT CAME TO LIVE IN SCOT record of Harold C Cutbill, MARK IN TYNECASTLE ANNALS, AND SINCE THAT OCTO LAND, AND PLAYED FOR THE WEST OF SCOTLAND. Boston A.A. of 2m. 128., made BER DAY, NEARLY 46 YEARS AGO, THE HEARTS HAVE AFTER HE WENT DOWN FROM OXFORD. HE IS AN AUS in 1922.

ALWAYS BEEN REGARDED AS ONE OF THE EAST'S TRALIAN-SCOT, AND THE POSSIBILITIES ARE THAT. HE Then, in the final battle of the STRONGEST CHALLENGERS. HAS AS MUCH SCOTTISH BLOOD IN HIS VEINS AS JACK- evening, the Millrose 600, his final SON. DO NOT FORGET THAT JACKSON PLAYED FOR THE sprint, after trailing for three ENGLISH SCHOOLBOYS AGAINST THE SCOTS.

to a record of 1m. 11.88., just 3a, better than that made in 1925 at Alan B. Helfrich.

Scottish leaders had a prominent part in the Rugby history of the two great English Univer- sities last century. W. H. Bolton, West of Scot land, who played against England in 1876, was the first Scot to captain Oxford. It was a tradi- tion in those days that the Oxonian leader always played for England.

Bolton, being a Scot, could noty

do so, but he kept up the sequence of dark blue Internationalist

lenders. Bolton's term of duty waa 1875-6. But he also took part in the Varsity matches in the previons

two seasons.

Famous English Player

My

quarters of the race, carried him

the old Madison Square Garden, by

»- "Wanamaker Hile

early days who have long since ceased to exist, It is curious to note clubs as opponents in the

and in that connection old stagers will recall a tre- mendous knock-out blow sustained by the Hearts. at Campsie, where in 1888-9 they were beaten by 3-1; and it was in the year before that that they Almost as great a sensation oc- fell to St. Mirren, in the first of many meetings Mile, when C. Gene Venzke came with the Paisley club, after no fewer than four close to the biggest upset of the meetings. That was, indeed, a desperate struggle. evening, by carrying Glenn V. Cun- ningham to the tape before the atar of American milers could win the event, by a margin of only six yards....!

Currod in the famous. Wanamaker.

The spectators had come expect ing to see another duel between: Cunningham and William R. Bon- thron, and had completely over- looked Venzke. But the latter. after running his customary third

In 1882-3, H. Vassali, the famous TRIBUTE TO ENGLISH and fourth-place race, suddenly WAYFOONG AND

English player, was elected for af second term as Oxford captuln. As it was known that he would be available for only half the season, the precaution was taken of elect- ingadeputy-captain, and. the honour, fell upon James Walker, a. Lorettonian, who also represented his 'Varsity at cricket.;

Unhappily, in a club game fol- lowing his appearance for Scotland against Wales in 1883, he hurt an ankle so badly that he was kept out

BOXING CROWD

Berlin Press On Neusel Fight

PETERSON REFERRED TO AS THAT POOR YORICK'

Berlin.

broke away in a sprint which car- ried him right to the front, with Itwo laps to go, and he held the ad- vantage until halfway through the last lap, when Cunninghamigot in front once more, and held. the ad- vantage to the end.

Wonderful High-Jump

EWO SHARE SPOILS

IN SOCCER CLASH

(Continued from Paga 4)

Browning, the Bank centre-for-

A feature of the early days of the club was the Hibernian supremacy over the Hearts. That,. however, they shook off with the victory. referred to in 1887-8, fol- ? lowing a 5-1 defeat by the Hiber. nians the previous season. Then the Hibernians had just beaten the famous Preston. North End - for. "the championship of the world," and it was about that time,, with-

the Hibs declining on the coming

Into life of the Celtic, that the Hearts became a power in Scottish football they have ever continued to be.

Team Suspended,

ward, was slow and Inaccurate. In Worthy of note, too, is it that Venzke was 11-58 behind the his shooting. He would have done in season 1884-5, after a bye in the winner, Bonthron was far below far better in the intermediate line. first round, the Hearts were sus Tribute to the crowd which saw reserve and came in a bad third, and showed no ball control,

his previous form, having little in Stewart, at left-wing, was also slow pended by the S.F.A. on the proteat of Dunfermline for a breach of the professional laws.

Last-Minute Equaliser

of the game for the following term. Walter Neusel, the German heavy-almost 58, behind the leaders J. G. Walker's ability to adapt weight, beat Jack Petersen, the Brl Cornelius Johnson of Compton himself to both the Scottish and tisht champlon, at Wembley, is paid Junior College, Los Angeles, came

It was not until season 1890-91 Oxford styles of play was some-to-day by the 8-Uhr Abendblatt," within a fraction of making a new

Railton, at left-back and Frost, Cup to Edinburgh. Their record that the Hearts first brought the thing almost akin to genius, so dif- the Berlin newspaper;

world indoor record in the high at centre-forward, were the only in that season was.-7-2 v. Raith ferent were the two..

The

jump, in his initial appearance of outstanding Jardine players, Hop Rovers; wo. Burntisland Thistle Englishmen cheered A. G. G. Asher As Captain

Neusel," it is stated, "and the Ger the season, but after winning the ins and Eckford, in the interme scratched; 8-0 v. Methlan. Park: man was feted like a hero in Eng-event from such great jumpers as but could not hold their opponents ton. 3-1 v. East Stirlingshiro. 4-1 diate line, played up excellently, 4-3 v. Ayr; 5-1. v. Greenock Mor- IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY PUNJABIS BEAT DESTROYERS IN In 1884-5, A. G. Grant-Asher land's capital. It is characteristic George B. Spitz Jr., New York A

iate rally. VERY FAST GAME BY TENNIE KWOK

Third Lanark; and 1-0 v. Dum- became captain, following the of the mentality of the English that Albert H. Threadgill of Tem-

After pressing for a great deal, barton. In the final. game of his life in which Oxford they recognise great sport sporting ple University, and Harold M. Os- beat the Yorkshire County side, achievements, even when they are born, who appeared in his tenth the Bank equalised through Turner,

In' 1891-2 the Hearts reached the (Continued from Page 4)

(Continued from Page 4)

Millrose meet with match of his 15. their inside-right, who scored Just last eight, but were then beaten, who had been undefeated for three performed by a foreigner.”

year-record skill, he made three on time. "Jack Petersen, writes the tries at 6 ft. 9 in, only to scrape Urquhart and M. Railton: H. F. Hop-a Critics agreed in after

after two draws, by Renton; and probably troubled by the light, Ps found Khan Bahadar too good for

several dangerous attempts, but seasons.

Jardines A. R. J. on numerous occasions a perfectly them.

that the Scot had novor*Berliner Lökalanzeiger," "seems to the bar as he passed over it on kina, F. S. Nichols. and C. Eekford;. N.jarter a draw, in the third round to White Ain the following year they lost, played better at half-back than in be a kind of joker, like that poor each occasion. He has an unusual Railton, E. Gaubert, L. G. Freat, G. Queen's Park, the ultimate win- normal ball was bitting the wond] Although starting on the defen. that match. At the time, he and Yorick whom Hamlet calls 'a fellow style, landing flat on the floor to Hill and A. H. Duncan.

sive, the military team soon turned: C. F. H. Leslle wore the only Rugby of infinite jest, of most excellent complete his jump

ners. A first-round defeat from H.K Bank-H. P. Philips: I. H. St. Mirren ensued, but in 1895 the Bradford, and G. C. Moutrie; W. Rigs Tynecastle team reached the sem D. Cumming and Cambell; G. Stewart, M. Turner, H. Browning, L. G. Robert-final stage, in which they were dé- son and J. T. Edkins

feated by a single goal, after a scoreless draw, by the St. Bernards, who went on to win the trophy,

of his racket.

"blues" who Oxford in two other branches of

had represented fancy."

Peterson's Mistake

Another Scot, G. C. Lindsay, fol-

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China Mail Sports Diary

TO-DAY

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He has a powerful first service, the tables and were pressing but it was not working well yes strongly. terday; his second service is heavily

Kartar Singh netted the first sport. cut and apt to get up awkwardly goal, flicking the ball past Finner. though comparatively slow through After this the naval defence were who was the prime mover in secur-strious critics it was certainly a Iowed as Oxford's pilot. He it was "From the point of view of the the air,

Fincher played well after an intinuous attacks of the

successful in keeping out the con- different start, retrieving several forwards until the interval.

opposing ing the rule which made fifth year most excellent fancy to send a chal-they wan

men Ineligible for the Varsity lenge to the world champion, Baer,

HOME FOOTBALL difficult shots in a most creditable

From the recommencement, the match

before the fight with Neusel. Auctions; manner. His forehand appears to

naval team again pressed, but could In 1890-1, C. J. N.. Fleming, Neusel, who a few weeks ago was

(Continued From Paga 4) have lost much of its former sting not stand up to the swift pace Bat Edinburgh Wanderers and Fettes, unable to best Len Harvey who Hong Kong Jockey Club), 5:15.p.m. bat his chopped backhand stroke is by their much, faster opponents, led, and at the time he was reserve himself had been conquered by Fe Royal Hong Kong Golf Club Ladies

SCOTTISH LEAGUE still as reliable and dangerous as who, after 20 rainutes play added to Gregor M'Gregor for Scotland tersen, was certainly no even match Section"""L.G.U.

their second goal through Kartar. He was "followed by P. R. Clauss, for the English heavy weight cham-Competitions Monthly Medal ABERDEEN (-) Albion (-)

Dunfermline (-) v CELTICS): His volleying was not as crisp Singh. Soon after Afzal Khan Der

AIRDRIE (2) Partick (1) as we are used to, and he seldom ted the third with a neat shot from

plon, Hockey

DUNDER (1) Petersen might wo·R.A.M.CA Police Junior Falkirk (2) registered outright points when

10 yards, the situation demanded a quick

thought so. And now he has been H.K.SR.A. (4.80 p.m.): Clyde" (3) V.ST; STONE (0)

v.Incognitor

HEARTS (4) Queen's Pk (0) ખ 8th Flotilla-Pinner; Wylle and In 1882-8, A. R. Don Wauchope smashed and completely beaten by

(Marina Ground 5:15 pm.)

Y HAMILTON (1) Kilmarnock (1).. Wilson; Blatt, Newson and Woodward; took up the rains of office as Cam-a Neusel again In great form (Y.M.C.A. Ground, 5.16 p.m.) RANGERS (5) Queen O'S (1)

¡Y.MCIA, V. Royal-Engineers e M'WELL '(2)

Hibernian (1) Fincher will now meet A. Craw- Clarke, Crawford, Buitersby, Dicks bridge captain. He was the first Fights for the world title and do Punjab Regiment v. Central British ford, conqueror of R. Blyth, in and Newall, Second Round.

Punjabis: Nur Mohammed: Khan Fettes product to assume that ofice, lars He now in the misty distance (Merinh Ground, 6.15 p.) Bahadur and Taj Makommed; Ahamall According to one who played with Poor Yorick," ")

Lawn Tonals-Open Singles: Khan, Dulla Singh and Alat Din; him, his discovery as a potential Paul Kong, veteran Chinese

Walker, Jagir Singh, Afzil Khan, Kar "blue" in 1880 was romantic. Davis Cup player, drove and smash-tar Singh and Lal Singh

ever; :

score.

י'

Davis Cup Veteran Wins

ed R. Whinney of the court fo

qualify to meet M. Beach Thomas,uly three gamer.

To-day's Games

Chief

Loretto

First Fettes Captain

have

LADY CHAMPION RETIRING

FROM BIG TENNIS

Bira

Our first sight of this famous player was in this wise," he wrote, When crossing Parker's Piece one who beat G. Lai, in the Third

day we noticed a considerable Round,

interest Into-day's crowd congregated round one of Hu Ka Lau did not take any matches, which commence at 4.20 the side pitches. Now, as

the chances against the promising Mpm, will probably centre around minor games in those days attract land's lea Papl, and won with plenty in re the game between the diminutive ed little or no attention we were player, serve. Pagh did not allow last Shutes and the Rumjahn cousins, induced by curlos y to learn what last year's semi-finalist to play his usual doubles holders for the past 10 the cause of the gathering might game at the net, passing him down years, but the best tennis is likely be. And well were

the sidelines on nearly every ocen- to be seen when, Y. Hachiuma and The match wa

FORMALAS J.W. Leonard, Craigengower's lead- tesians and

cad to play for the majority ing combination, meet F. H. Kwok Don Waucho

at the two sets from the baseline, and Liang Shi-waha useful latter team to

patience, and good lacing-lost Chinese RC, partnership

irded

Old Fet the

1028

Second Success..

The Qualifying Cup tournament as inaugurated in the ensuing sea eon, when once again the Hearts were supreme. They defeated Blan tyre (12-1)). Ayr (5-1), Arbroath (4-0), St. Bernards (1-0), and in the final, played at Logio Greer, the Hibernians (3-1.) The auc cessful team included four players Fairbairn, Begbie, Baird, and Russell who had been mem

ST. MIRREN (1) ▼ ́Ayr (1)....NE bera of the 1891 Cup-win- [Figures in brackets denote result football handbook of the time put ning side. As the official of corresponding ganie last season, and

ghiu-wing teams in capital letters are favoured to it, the Scottish Cup-holders," "ac

WLeonard v.

Jal-wah

W Krok and Liang

EA

Shute and K Shute v

Bumjahn and H. D. Rumjahn

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ANGLE Arculli, and Firdo

Singles

Khan

AC Poolv, Capt. R. Hugill Dr. C H. Burton VM. N. Coates

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TA C. Monaghan. Snooker Steel Coulson League

Chiot and Petty Officers v. Boyal

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