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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1936

Sporting Page

J. ADJALUDDIN BREAKS TWO V.R.C. RECORDS IN EXHIBITION

Chan Chan-ding. above, gave

a very plucky display yesterday

evening against Jikirin Adjalud-

din, the Filipino Olympic mer. at the V.R.C.

wim

PALATIAL NEW

SWIMMING POOL

AT BERLIN GAMES Seating Provided For 20,000

EVEN TEMPERATURE WATER

(By "LEIGHTON")

TONY CANZONERI}

MARRIED

Wedded To New York

Show-Girl

Newark, New Jersey.

May 24.

The New Jersey Ledger said to- day that Mayor Murray Sheldon, of Roselle Park, N. J had con firmed the marriage of Tony Canzoneri, holder of the light- weight boxing champion of the world, to Rita Rey, a New York, show girl, in Jersey City a week agu. Canzoneri and his bride were reported to be on a honeymoon {trip.

Canzoneri is aged 30, and

is junderstood to be several years jolder than the bride.

Tony, the lightweight champion of the world, fought his last bout on May 9, when he met Jimmy McLarnin, former king of the welterweights, in New York city. The champion staged a sensa- tional comeback, after he was on

the verge of a knockout in the

opening round, to win a 10 round

decision. It was a non-title bout. -Associated Press.

TWO CHAMPIONS DEFEATED

Perry & Mme. Mathieu Lose In Finals

Auteuil, Yesterday.

Cramm

Baron Gottfried

von

London, May 26. Detailed particulars of the Olympic swimming Stadium at Berlin indicate that the facilities there will excel those provided at Los Angeles, and equal, at any (Germany) beat Fred Perry Great rate, the amenities of the Olym-Britain), the holder, in the final of pic Pool at Paris.

The concrete stands at Berlin the men's singles in the French Lawn Tennis Championships here now in course of erection will ac-

yesterday, the scores being 6-0. commodate nearly 20,000 specta 26, 6–2, 2–6, 6–0. '. tors, and they have been built at:

an

The Philippines' World Olympic Swimming team and coaches (zbove) were seen in an exhibition swim at the Victoria Recreation Club yesterday evening, Standing left to right are Prol. Candido C. Bartolome (coach). Nils Adolf Christiansen, Jose Obisl. (sitting) Jikirun Adjaladdin. Teofilo Yldesonzo and Arasad Alpad.

FLEETWOOD-SMITH'S FINGER INJURY FEAR

Australia May Lose Left-Handed Bowler For Coming Tests

Melbourne, May 5. Unless specialists can right the injured finger with which L. O'B. Fleetwood-Smith imparts his spin, Australia may be without her lefthand googly bowler for the Test matches against Eng- land.

When he returned from the South African tour Fleetwood- Smith said no doctor had been able correctly to diagnose the mystery injury to the third finger of his left hand. The finger is still extremely painful.

U.S. OLYMPIC

BOXING TEAM

SELECTED

Elimination Bouts Held

CHRISTIANSEN ALSO Craigengower

LOWERS MARK

PHILIPPINE SWIMMERS IN ACTION

T. YLDEFONZO INJURED

(By

"Crawl")

Captain

lin 1903 when he reached the Third

THREE bath records were shattered at the Victoria Recreation" Club last night by the Philippine World Olympic swimmers in the course of their exhibition against the cream of local talent, J. Adjaluddin covering the 100 Yards Free Style in 55 1-5 secs., which was 1 1-5 secs. better than Noel Hammond's Colony and Inter- FOR the last few years one of the "mainstays" of the "A" port récord, while N. Christiansen was clocked at Division of Craigengower Cricket 65 secs. for the 100 Yards Backstroke, which is Cub las been Robert Choa, who started tennis while at St. Joseph's 4 secs. better than Lau Po-hei's Colony and Inter-College. He entered the Open port record, and J. Adjaluddin again came into Championships for the first time the limelight to smash the Interport and V.R.C. Round, only to lose to Dr. D. J. bath record for the quarter mile, clocking 5 mins. Valentine after five sets. He has 15 1-5 secs. to beat the Interport and bath record been taking part in the Open Championships Tégularly since established by W. Lawrence by 11 1-5 sees. ! 1931, and was one of the "last The Filipino swimmers, however, did not give the impression simteet" in this year's Open of that rhythmic action, which was seen when the Japanese world Single, losing to H. D. Rumjchn record-holders performed in the Colony in May of 1934, when in the Third Round. He took part the C.R.C. tournaments Deu several bath records were established and which will probably in Chicago, May 20. The American Olympic boxing remain intact for all time. Adjaluddin is a powerful swimmer teen 1928 and 1930 and team final bouts were staged here relying upon his arms to pull him through the water, while Alpad, runner-up in the Handicap Doubles to-night. The winners will re-the breast-stroker, certainly moved quickly through the water in 1950, partnering W. C. Hung. but was not in the same class as Koike, the Japanese world He us runner-up to H. D. Rum- present Americs in the ring

jahn is the C. C. C. Singles Cham- Berlin this summer, while the record-holder. for speed, style or gliding motion. losers will go as reserves: Results of the finals: 112 pounds-Louis Laurie

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LOSERS TO TRAVEL AS RESERVES

Rt

One of the biggest disappointments of yesterday's exhibition pionship in 1993, în which year was the announcement to the effect that Teofilo Yldefonzo, the ke also captured the handicap holder of the Far Eastern Olympic Breast-Stroke title, and who singles event. Choo has played for Cleveland outpointed Jimmy Uso, of has also been credited with breaking the world record for the the CRC. in the Tennis League 200 Metres, was unable to compete owing to an injury sustained from 1929, captaining the "C" 118 pounds-Jackie Wilson, Cleve-several days ago before the team's departure for Hong Kong, Divisin in 1931 (winners), whüe land negro, outpointed Johnny Brown,

Detroit;

the Chicago Golden Glove champion;|~~~

126 pounds-Ted Kara, Cleveland; Golden Glove champion outpointed

IN “A” DIVISION Joe Church, of Batavia, NY the P.L. ATHLETES

In the final of the women's sin-K.C.C. AND C.R.C. angle that will give everygles, Mme. Hilda Sperling (Dea- spectator a clear view of the rac-mark) beat Mme. R. Mathieu, the CLASH TO-DAY ing course and the diving stages. holder, by scores of 6–3, 6—1—

The course for the straight swimming is 50 metres in length, with roped lanes to take eight Ferry beat Christian Boussus in the semi-final on the previous day by scores of 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, while von Cramm won his way

Reuter.

competitors. Special arrange- ments have been made for over- head lines. hung with pennants, to? be strung over the eight tracks into the final at the expense of for the backstroke

Marcel Bernard, the young French competitions.)

player, whom he beat, also on the the that diving tank is separate from the previous day, by 7-5, 6-1, 6--1.

Another innovation is

swimming pool:

TEAMS REMAIN

UNCHANGED

L.R.C. HAVE STIFF TASK AGAINST RECREIO

Last year Perry beat von Cramm Weather permitting. some in- in the "A" This will, of course. facilitate in straight sets to win the Wim-teresting encounters

bledon title for the second year in Division of the Lawn: Tennis quick despatch, as at previous

League will probably be witness- Olympiads there has been a notice succession.

Paris: Von Cramm led through-led this afternoon, the best of able waste of time in removing the roped lanes for the diving contests out. Although Perry often caught which should be that between the to make such great Kowloon Cricket Club and the The diving tank is 20 metres up, he had aquare with a depth of 4% metres.jefforts to do so that he was not Chinese Recreation and is equipped with the custom-able to sustain the pace-Trans-team, holders of the title. ary springboards and high plat-Ocean Service.

Club "A"

National A.A.U, champion;

Scrivani of 135 pounds---Andy Chicago outpointed Teddy Tedesco of Niagara Falls. X.Y.:

147 pounds-Howell King, Detroit negro, outpointed Chester Rutecki of Chicago;

(Continued on Page (5.)

TO-DAY'S LAWN BOWLS

IN ACTION

Boxers Seen At

Lee Theatre

he captained the "B" Division of

# keen

IN RAIN-SPOUT

HISTORIC OVER RECALLED

I spoke to Yldefonzo in the C.C.C. in 1959, when they finished stands during the race and heup in third place. He has been said that he had been knocked captaining the "A" Division of the off a bicycle in Manila by a taxi C.C.C. since 1933. partnering_on which had run over both his various occasions with Tam Foc legs. tearing the tissues of the Fong, Tsui Yan-pui (who played ishin-bone, of his left leg. for the C.C.C. în 1994) and Y. Although the abrasions he had Hachima. He was greatly inter- isustained were healing very eated in motor-cycling in his

fast, the tissues would

take younger

days" and ia Owing to the heavy rainstorm

some time to mend and as yesterday morning, the Philippine result he would have to go very

& badmington player. Olympic athletes were prevented slow in his training. from touring the Island and New Among the large gathering of CRICKET BALL FOUND Territories, or from shopping, but spectators present were His Ex-t spent most of the afternoon audcellency the Governor. Sir Andrew evening making up for lost time.Caldecott, attended by his A.D.C. Although the exhibition boxing Captain. W. J. R. Cragg (1/Lin- POSTPONED

OPEN between the visitors and local colas) while Miss Picton-Tur- PAIRS TIES talent was cancelled, the Philip-beville, MP, a member of the pine boxers gave an exhibition on Mai Taat Commission, veas the Weather permitting, the

re- their own at the Lee Theatre last guest of His Excellency.

London, May 8. First night, indulging in shadow boxing] One of the finest Back-Stroke A famous cricket ball has just The K.C.C. are apparently satis-maining matches in the Round of the Open Pairs

Iperformers we have seen in the been discovered in a rain-water In the afternoon the track and Calony, N. Christiansen more than spout at the Sheffield pavilion. It bowls championship, which had

stars were seen in action justified his inclusion been postponed during the past field

in the Was the one used by Verity in fortnight on account of rain, will against South China A.A. athletes, Philippine team with a creditable the Yorkshire v. South Africana but the track was not conducive performance against Lau Po-bei, match at Sheffield last year when The best match of the evening to good performances and very of the Colony, in the 100 Yards E. B. Cameron, the great South

recorded in all Back will be that between C. E. and poor times were

- Stroke. Christiansen's Africa batsman, who has since The C.R.C. "B" team will meet 3. J. Basto and A. E. Coates and events. The contingent will leave synchronisation of arm and leg- died, hit him for three 4's the United Services Recreation J. Cavanagh on the Football Club the Colony this morning at noon beat was a delight to watch and, three f's in an over.

although he was fully extended by The fifth ball he hit clean out Club at home, and here another green. Cavanagh won the Pairs for Europe via Singapore. Track And Field

the Colony and Interport cham- of the ground and it remained lost close struggle should ensue. The title last year when he partnered

It has been returned latter team are likely to make one A, Medina who, however, is not The Filipino track and field pim, he won with several yards until now.

team had a work-out on the South to spare.

Wisden. If Col. Brewer is un-competing this summer. Ian Macpherson, Hawick's new change.

A Disappointment

(Continued on Page 5) golf professional, has given early available to-morrow, Capt. Walch! It is quite possible that L. J. China ground, Caroline Hill yes-

A. Alves will

be terday, and the fact that the The first exhibition event was indication of his playing ability, will partner Lieut. Ravenhill to Silva and H.

and

EX-K.C.C. PLAYER and recently went round the Ver-make up the third pair, Goldman given a walk-over from A. Bakar visitors were not exerting them-the 100 Yards Free Style. tish Hill course in 67 strokes. The and Sallivan and Bishop and and F. M. el Arculli as Bakar is selves against the local Chinese, here again much disappointment HITS CENTURY Los Angeles, May 26 King bogey score for the Hawick course Withington again being partnered. on the sick list and is at extreme-coupled

rain-sodden was caused by the withdrawal of Levinsky, Jewish-American heavy-71

ly doubtful starter:

state of the track, did not result Chan Chan-hing, the Colony star,

Growder In Form weight giant from Chicago, to-

The programme for today is as in any exceptionally good times (Continued on Page 5)

being returned.

With Ball night scored a technical knockout

follows: over Pepe del Rio, a Mexican figh- ter.

form stage.

Filtered Water

NO BASEBALL

fied with their team. and have made no changes from last Tues- The swimming pool has a uni- New York, to-day-Yesterday day's line-up, while the Chinese form depth of 2 metres, and in- side the pool a water-polo held, 28 being Whit Menday, no baseball will probably be fielding the same

18 metres. will be available. was scheduled in either the Na-side which were given a walk-over be played off this evenlag.

the American last week by their "B" teata. On the west side of the pool there tional League or

(Continued on Page 5);

League.---Reuter.

by

LEVINSKY'S T.K.O.

VICTORY

Mexican Beaten In Second Round

HAWICK'S NEW GOLF PROFESSIONAL

(Continued on Page 5)

British Rugby Side To

Make Tour Of Argentine

team is:

lawn etc.

with the

100 Metres.-1, Nemezio de Guzman

to the makers, Messrs.

Bind

F. A. Machado and HF. Rozaria

The full results were: v. J. MacDonald and A. Holland

400 Metres Hurdies:-1, Miguel S

Two former local cricketers, H. K. ELECTRIC RINKS Levinsky, who has fought little

(Kowloon Dock Green).

White (PL); 2, Teodoro P. Malasig

A. C. Growder, who played for the Coleman and G.. N Mitchell (PL); 3, Leung Yuen-hang-

FOR SATURDAY Time: since he fell victim to a ferocious!

Hong Kong Cricket Club last sea- D. C. S. Alves and F. V. V. Ribeiro 61 seconds; 62 seconds. first-round punch by Joe Louis last

son in the premier division of thé London, May 23-After nine (Oxford), halves; C. E. Beamish (R. (Police RC. Green). August, demonstrated old-time

The following will represent League and P. O'Neill Dunne, L. J. Silva and A. Aves F. M (PL); 2, Antonio M. Salcedo (PL) the Hong Kong Electric Recrea- formery of the Kowloon Cricket. form. taking the bout in the se- years a British Rugby football A-F. and Ireland), J. A. Bretz (OX-

ford University), W. C. Chadwickel Arculli and A. Bakar) (Civil Ser-2, Tam Sik-poon. Time: 11 seconds; team will tour the Argentine as (St. Johns Col. Cambridge), P. Evice Green). cond of the scheduled 10 rounds.

11 1/5 seconds.

tion Club in their League Lawn Club second eleven, figured pro- Levinsky weighed 210 pounds. guests of the River Plate Bugby Dunkley (Harlequins and England), C. H. Barto and J, J. Bisto v. A. E. Broad Jump-1, Nino T. Ramirez Bowls match against the Civil minenty in recent matches in Del Rio weight 186.-United Press. Football Linion this summer. The D. E. Bratten (Blackheath), 3. G. Costes and Cavanaga (Football Club (P.I.), 2, Mak Shin-hung Distance: Service Cricket Club next Satur-Singapore, according to news just

A Bear (Gloucester), T. F. Huskisson

22 feet 1 inch; 20 feet 11 inches.

received. (0. M. Taylors), E. E. Prescott

400 Metres-E, Teodoro P. Malasig

day:--

A. Terback, G. G. Thomson, S Playing for the GRIMMETT RUMOURS DENIED

(PL): 2, Miguel S. White (PL); 3, Deacon and W. H. B. Muskett (skip). eleven against the Police, Growder S.C.C. first HEJM. Uren (Waterloo), full (Harlequin), P. C. Horders (Glow-

Hui Chi-chan; 4, back: E. J. Unwin (Army and Eoss-cester and England), J. A. Waterz

Leang Kam-to.

V. Sorby, T. P. Saunderson, G. took 7 for 38 to dismiss the Police Time: 56.3/5 seconds; 57 Rumours that C. V. Grimmett, lyn Pk.). Prince A. Obolensky (Oz-Selkirk and Scotland), W. H. Wes-

seconds; 60 seconds.

Padgett and A. F. Paul (skip). ford University and England), V. ton (Northampton and England), P.

Ee also scored 14 the Australian slow bowler, is con- Boyle (Dublin University and Ire-C. Hobbs (Army and Richmond), for-

200 Metres.-1, Nemezio de Guzman

J. F. Barron, J. L. King, J. Sloan for 83 runG.

out of hla club's total of 100. sidering an offer to play cricket land), J. A. Tallent (Blackheath and wards.

(PI); 2, Antonio M. Salcedo (FA); and J. F. Lanny (skip), The team under the manage pointed captain of Edinburgh Bor-13, Max Shin-hung, 4, Leung Yuen-

Dunne's Century - in South Africa are discounted in England), T. C. Knowles (Birkenhead

his Park and England), J. S. Mollment of Mr. G. D. Prentice, will derers first fifteen formext season, hung. Time: 23 1/6 seconds; 24 2/5 action last night when they met

In a second eleven match, Dunne Sydney. He will play for

and defeated the G. E. Hancock leave on June 20, and will arrive was formerly a member of Kelso seconds.

local Chinese scored 106 for the S.C.C. against the (Lloyds Bank) and State, South Australia, in

(Birkenhead Park), three quarterp;

Basketball Match

Young Men's Christian Associa the Anglo-Chinese School, who coming season, and will be avail. Shaw (Glasgow H. S. and Scot back in England in mid-Septem-Club, and played at wing three-

The Philippine Islands Olympic tion by 55 points, to 38 in an in- totalled 77 in reply to the Club's able for the Test matches against land), B. C. Gadney (Leicester and her, Dr. H. L G. Hughes, travels quarter. In season 1925-26 be was

basketball term were Beca (Trinity Col with the party as referee. England), P. Cooke

top scorer for the Tweedsiders.

interesting encounter. England.

[score of 206 for 5 declared.

Green), 5 p..

EDINBURGH BORDERERS” - NEW RUGGER SLIPPER

R. J. Wight, who has been ap-

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