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THE CHINA MAH., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1936

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DRASTIC CHANGES WILL PROBABLY BE MADE IN BRITISH A.A.A.

GOOD SWIMMING

EXPECTED AT

V.R.C. ARMY GALA

Colony Stars Recover

From Injuries

ED. DA, ROZA GIVING

EXHIBITION

www.

(By "CRAWL)

Some very good swimming should be witnessed to-morrow evening when the Victoria Recrea- tion Club meet a representative Army team in a series of five swimming events, three of which are relays, and two of which are In addition free-style events.

there will be a diving exhibition by Ed. da Roza, the Colony cham- pion, who has recovered from his nuse operation, and Fus. Owens, an Army newcomer.

(Continued on Page 5)

The teams are:

220 Yards free-style:-

L: Cpl. Pearse (RE) and Pte. Tay-

lor (East Lanes.); W. Lawrence and

Norman Lee' (V.R.C.).

440 Yards free-style:----

Pre Taylor (East Lancs) and Lieut.

J. M. Calvert (RE); L. Roza-Pereira,

A. A da Roza or F. Nolasco · Silva (V.R.C.).

Diving Exhibition-

Ed da Eoza (V.R.C.) and Fus. Owens (R.W.F.).

440 Yards free-style relay (Teams of

four):-

Rim. Hamilton (RUR.). Cpl Me- Carthy (East Lanes). Lieut. A. J. Lewis (RW.F.) and L/Cpl. Pearse) (RE); A. A. da Roza, L. Roza- Pereira, Norman Lee and C. Nolasco da Silva (V.R.C.).

200 Yards free-style reisy (teams of

(our):-

Cpl. McCarthy (East Lancs.). Lieut.

A J. Lewis (RW.F.). Rim. Hamil-

Joe Louis, the Detroit "Brown Bomber," above, wants a guaran- tee of £20,000 and 42% per cent. of the net gate proceeds for a match

against Ben London.

Foord. in

AMERICANS LEAD Bowler From SEQUEL TO OLYMPIC

IN WALKER CUP

BEST BRITISH PAIRINGS

FAIL BADLY

HILL CHOOSES WRONG CLUB

Pine Valley, To-day-The United States secured the lead in the Walker Cup golf series yesterday over the Pine Valley Golf Club course when they won the foursomes by 2 matches to nil. the remaining two matches being halved.

Reynolds Smith and Ed. White caused a sensation when they trounced Britain's best pair, J. McLean and J. D. A. Langley, by 8 and 7, while Hector Thomson, the British Amateur cham- pion, and his partner, H. G. Bentley, were defeated by Johnny Goodman and A. Campbell (US) by 7 and 5.

Goodman and Campbell (U.S.) were five up at the end! of the morning round after be the ninth, ing all square at while Reynolds Smith and White (U.S.) were one up against McLean and Langley at the end of the morning round at the after being all square ninth.

Peters and Morton Dykes (Gt) Britain) were one up after the!

BOARD OF CONTROL

DESIRABLE

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CRICKET SEASON

(By "LE.W.")

FOURSOMES RESULTS

Reynolds Smith and Ed White (U.S.) beat J. McLean and J. D. A. Langler 8 and 7.

J. Goodman and A. E. Camp- bell (U.S.) beat H. Thomson and H. C. Bentley 7 and 5.

G. Peters and M. Dykes (Bri- tain) halved with C. Yates and W. Emery.

A. Hill and C. Ewing (Britain) halved with H. Givan and G. Voigt

Britain has never wOA this trophy.

Indian R.C.

M.

GAMES FAILURE

PROTEST BEING LODGED BY ATHLETES

CHANGE TO METRIC SYSTEM FORECASTED

London, August 17.

the

OUTCLASSED that was the tragic position in which British athletes, with a few notable exceptions, found themselves during eleventh Olympiad at Berlin and a drastic re- formation of athletics in this country is fore- Y. ADAL. the Indian Reshadowed with a possible change over to the It seems, however, that things.

creation Club skip. 2005

educated at the Ellis Kadoorie metric system.

School for Indians and at Queen's were not managed too well for the British team College. He played for the former and protests have been made to the A.A.A.

jschool at soccer as centre-half and was in the team that were run-

tion.

So great is the dissatisfaction of members of the British Olympic team at the arrangements made for their well-being ners-up in the Second Division of at the Berlin Games, that a letter of protest, signed by several the Hong Kong School League in 1921. At Queen's College he re-leading athletes, is to be sent to the Amateur Athletic Associa presented the school at · soccer,

In this age of record-breaking feats it is useless to imagine Nothing but running and basketball, and after that any nation, can muddle its way to the top. leaving school contin ed playing intensive training directed along perfectly conceived lines can football for the Indian Recreation)

attain that goal. Club and the Moslem Club. He gate up soccer in 1925 and started

first 18 holes, although Tates and tennis, being elected captain of the Emery (U.S.) led by one hole at Indian Recreation Club "C" team

in 1927. the ninth

Adai started lawm bowls Givan and Voigt were four up

Indian Recreation Club at the end of the morning round the

with

in

Until this Olympiad, Britain,

while for decades failing signal-DON SMITH'S

ly in field events, had always

ton (R.U.R.) and Gnr. Roscoe (RA) Amidst yet, the topics of conversation in the different clubs was at the 10th, where Thomson's/time this year he has proved the are the following:

H. L. Ozorio, F. Nolasco Silva, C. Nolasco da Silva and L. M. Remedios (V.R.C.).

(breast.

runners.

44 2-5 Secs.

ARCHIE LOGAN BEATEN

BY 50 YARDS!

produced a crop of world-beat- NEW 880 MARK [ing middle-distance

FOR SHANGHAI At Berlin even the sight of a: after being three up at the ninth 1958, in the Second Division, when Douglas Lowe, or a T. Hamp-

son, striding up the straight to Record Shattered By against Alec Hili and Cecil Ewing, he played as No. 2 to A. M. Walub.

and was a member of the team victory was denied us. CADDIE STRUCK

soon the Second Division The weather was cool and over-which

The Complaints cast, and the only time that Thom-title the following year:

Among the complaints to be aired, LTHOUGH the cricket season can hardly said to be in our son and Bentley (Gt. Britain) led Playing as skip for the first

most successfad of the club's (1) The team arrived in Berlin too in Hong Kong where that game is played, is drifting towards ball struck Goodman's caddie.

İplayers...

late to give the competitors (in) Campbell, Goodman's partner,

the early part of the programme cricket, especially as the Interport with Shanghai is scheduled to

Shanghai, August 27. 300 Yards Medley Reiny

The only competition he has won

at any rate) a fair chance of was in brilliant fettle with, his come off next month.

For the last nine year's the back and free-style);—

for in bowls is this year's Club Rinks

producing their best. Cricket bats and boots, gloves and leg-guards are being putter, and sunk 12-footers M. Gnr. Oliver (R.A.), Lieut. J.

with real ex-attacks on the 1926 record of 12 Calvert (RE), Licut. R. A Barron taken out of the lockers and surveyed to see if they will lastbirdies" at the 11th and 14th. competition others in the rink No official coach

were J. Hoosen, D. M. Khan and perience of athletics under mod-minutes 47 seconds for the 880- (RE.): E. M. Marques, L. Roza-another season's wear and tear, while those who have bought new The Americans were stili ve PM. U. Resock, while he is in the ern conditions was appointed Ayards free-style championship Pereira and W. Lawrence (V.R.C.). bats are well in the process of "knocking them in" with the fond at the 7th, and the British pair

number of the athletes were made by Jimmy Johnstone proved actually driven to 'seek advice! hope that they will be the means of producing a handsome aggre-only wor the 24th in the after-Indian Recreation Club's L.E.C.

futile, but last night in the first irink which has reached the Final

from coaches of other nations. RIFLES ANNUAL gate by the time the season comes to an end.

Jack McLean and John Langley Round of the Colony Rinks Cham- (3) There was inadequate organisa- part of the 31st annual two-night tion for transport and food. gula of the Shanghai Rowing Club pionship. Gt. Britain) cracked up badly

Adal was in the losing Malaya (Continued on Page 9) at the Soochow Road pool, a 15- against Reynolds Smith

year-old American youth succeed- rink last year in the Final of the one Gutierrez International Shield com-

led in wiping out the only remain. ing mark of "the old guard," petition, which India won.

Chaichek writes Mar

in the

AQUATICS

RFM. HAMILTON OUTSTANDING

SECURES SIX WINS

(By "CRAWL"}

The outstanding feature of the Royal Ulster Rifles Battalion swimming 'sports, held yesterday, was the success of Rfm. Hamilton.

who secured five firsts and a sec- and from 50 Yards free-style up to the 440.Yards free-style, if ad- dition to winning the diving.

At the conclusion of the gala, Mrs. Rodwell, wife of Lt. Col. R. M. Rodwell, the Commanding offi- cer, presented the prizes.

Results were

50 Yards free-styles

noon round.

[hole in the afternoon round.

and

The Hong Kong Cricket formed to run the League and League will be holding their all representative matches in annual meeting in the near connection with the League. White (US), winning only future and it will indeed be The formation of a committee worth considering whether or would be desirable in that it may,

MAGNIFICENT RECOVERIES not 2 committee should be in time function as the Board of

Hill and Ewing (Gt. Britain) Control, a body which is existent in other parts of the world where Put up a magnificent performance

Givan and. "George! FUSILIERS

cricket is played on a large scale gainst H

recovering The most desirable thing, of Voigt (US.), twice WIN OVER THE

course, would be for the Commit-after being seven down during the afternoon round. They might] VOLUNTEERS tee or Board of Control to arrange

and run all Interport contests, ap easily have snatched a sensational point Selection Committees and, in victory had Hill not overclabbed fact, look after the interests of the his shot at the 32nd hole, his ball trickling from the green into the

Soldiers' Club Billiards Tourney Final

GILL BIGGEST WINNER

game in general.

Inter-Club Affai

lake.

Dr. Tweddle, the British cap

TENNIS CLASSIC TO-DAY

(2)

K.C.C. LADIES WIN TENNIS CLASH Recreio Opponents Outclassed

RETURN MATCH AT KING'S PARK

China Press.

Don Smith is the youngster who achieved what others had failed and his entry into the hall of fame was a brilliant one, for he lowered the 10-year-old record by no less than 41 2-5 seconds in a sparkling performance of splendid stamina, seemingly effortless strokes and a mad burst of speed at the finish. At King's Park yesterday, the Coming to life in the sixth lap Kowloon Cricket Club Ladies en-after allowing Archie Logan, 1933. As things are at the present tain, was of the ppinion that the

tertained Club de Recreio Ladies champion over the distance, to get time, the Interport contests are British pair would have won if a

in a return friendly tennis match the pace, the youthful American "C" Company of the Royal

run on League lines and won easi-unleashed such power that he Welch Fusiliers registered a meri- arranged by the Hong Kong Cric-different club had been used for

ly by 12 sets to 1%, darkness in-completed the 440 yards in 5 min- won the terious win when they beat the ket Club. In the old days the In- that vital shot.

|terport was purely a Hong Kong G. Peters and Murton Dyes The deciding match in the "C" tervening to prevent the last two utes 55 seconds and Portuguese Company of the Hong Cricket Club-Shanghai Cricket (Ct. Britain) had a perfect hom Division of "the Lawn Tennis sets being played.

championship from Legan by 50 ward round in the morning, re-League will take place this after-

In the first encounter the K.C.C.[yards. Final of the Soldiers' Club Bil-

turning all par figures. The lead noon at King's Park, where the

Mr. Blandford and Miss M. Grif- changed hands several times dur-Kowloon Indians Tennis Club on at Recreio by 8 shots to 2. ing the afternoon until the Bri-fand Club de Recreio battle for the fiths (K.C.C.)

best Miss C. Botelho and Miss. A. tish pair squared the match with title.

Rozz

1. Rim Hamilton; 2. Rím. Bravery. Kong Volunteers, holders; in the (Continued on Page 5)

3. Rfm, Kealy. Time 23 secs.

100 Yards breast-stroke:-

1. Efm. Clayton, 2. Cpl. Campbellliards Tournament at the Soldiers'

Time 1 min. 33 secs.

100 Yards back-stroke: -

Club last night by 72 points.

The Fusiliers started wall and

BARON VON CRAMM SERIOUSLY ILL

1. Rim. Hamilton, 2. Cpl. Watson at the end of the fourth game: Time 1 min. 32 1-5 secs.' Enlisted Boys 100 Yards free-style were leading by 73 points, but.

1. Boy Bawards, & Bor Godney. Private Gill raised the Volunteers' Visit To America Very

Time 94 1-5 sqc5»,{},^--

220 Yards free-style:--

hopes when he trounced CSMİ

Dale by 119 points to give his side

1. Rim, Hamilton, 2. Efm. Bravery, a lead of 46 points, which was in-}

3. Rim. Ballard. Time 3 mins. 11 creased to 53 when Private E. A

Diving

secs.

1. Rim. Hamilton, 2 Cpl. Watson, by 7 points. 3. Cpl. Wall.

100 Yards, free-style:

Improbable

K.LT.C. And Recreio Meet For Title

a "birdle" at the 33rd hole and Both teams have gone through|

halved the remaining three holes. their fixtures without conceding a bent Miss O. Ribeiro and Miss E.

point and this afternoon's match

It is regarded as improbable A. Hill (G.B.) v. M. Smith (U.S.). will provide

6-2

36 ENTRIES FOR T. T. RACE

London, To-day-Thirty-six en- 6-3 tries have been received for the International Tourist Trophy Race over the Ards Circuit, near Bel- 6-0 fast, next Saturday and include French, German and Italian teams, Laice Six women drivers will part in race five, however, as re- serves only. It is first time that 6-6 women will have completed in the

{famous road-race-British Wire 6-2 less Service.

DRAW FOR SINGLES

. Gut good

1. Rim. Hamilton, 2. Rfm. Bravery,!

3. Rfm. Kealy....Time 64 secs.

440 Yards free-styles........

played consistently made billiards, and breaks of 39, 37, and 35 dur- ing the game.

1. Him. Hamilton, 2 Cpl Wall,

3.

1-5

· ·

C. Remedios by 74 points to pince

3

his side again in the lead, by 21 Detailed scores: points. When Fusilier Compton Portuguese Co. hed finished his game, Fusilier

"C" Ca. R.W.F.

E.K.V.D.C.

H.K.C.C. "HONG" DOUBLES

Silvi Harrison was leading Corporal 7.

Pereira D. Remedios on the other table-

Baptista

166 Freeman

200 Chetham

155 Floyd

200 174

180 Taylor

B. Remedios The following is the draw for is likely to be one of the best this pent Miss G. Botelho and Miss

Miss O. Dalziel and Miss G White the Singles, which will be pl: ed season. Berlin, August 10.

The Hussain brothers, "S.A."|(K.C.C.) to-day: Baron Gottfried von Cramm, the Thomson (G.B.) T. J.

Goodman and "S.S.", have the best partner-beat Mrs. Noronha and Miss M.

Ribeiro Remedios beat Fusilier Kelshaw German lawy tennis champion,

ship record in the Division, hav-drew with Miss O. Ribeiro and (U.S.) who was beaten by Perry in the J. McLean (G.B.) v. A. E. Campbellling lost only one set in 10.

Miss E. Remedios..... (US). Wimbledon singles fimal this sum-i

G. and E Noronha and beat Mizs O, Botelho and Miss B.

A. Siva and J. Xavier Remedios mer, is serionsly ill with influenza. C. Ewing (GB). W. Fischer (U.S.).L

the biggest

Miss R. Perry and Miss S. Dalziel G. Peters (G.B.) v, W. Emery (U.S.).| that he will be able to travel to Morton Dykes (G.B.) v. C. Yates threat to the Kowloon Indiana, (K.C.C.)

(U.S.). Fusilier Compton avenged the America for the championships at

although A. Silva

EL.beat Miss C. Botelho and Miss A.

Roza defeat of his Sergeant Major when Forest Hills, where he was to re- H. G. Bentley (G.B.) v. C. Dunlap Gonsalves are also a very formid-

beat Mrs. Noronha and Miss (M. (US.). he overwhelmed Lance Corporal J.įpresent Germany.

able pair.

Ribeiro J. D. A. Langley (G.B.) v. Ed White

The match is being played on beat Miss Ribeiro and Miss E (0:8.).

Beuter, the K.LT.C. courts commencing at This is the ninth Walker Cup 5.15 p.m. contest between the tubebuntesest the previous eight having been 200 won by the United States as fol-1930-America won 10 matches to Z Kew (CC

1912: Amerien won & matches to 200 low&

Remedios

7-5

and

6-2

'.

6~0

209 Dale

.81 1922-America won 3 matches to

HL S. Jones (HK Electric) 6-3, points to 133. and the Fusiliers E A.Remedios 200 Keluhaw the tournament when he. D. Remedies 149 Harrisvi 60 in the First Round of the won Hong Doubles at the Hong Kong reached 180 to Remedios 142. Cricket Club yesterday, evening

200

J. C. Remedios. 125 Compten.

(Continued at foot of Next Col}

1376

14281

Rím. Clayton Time 6 mins $5

secs.

Flunging:-

1. Rfm. Weir, 2. Rfm. Haycock.

Commanding Officer's Cap:

Won by Efm. Hamilton

A. L. Sullivan and G. Gamble two games were played simultane-Sequeira (Insurance) beat W. Stoker and ously during the evening--by 161 Gn

19% 1923--America: won & matches-to" 5,

Last year's winner was F. W. "Freddie" Dixon, who averaged 76.90 m.p.h. on a Riley,

ST. LEGER ACCEPTANCES

Remedios beat Mas O. Botelho and Miss London, To-day-The following FB Bemedios

6-1 horses have been accepted for the 1923 ----Amerita, vek Ti matches to 1.1. Miss A Mackenzie and Mrs. A. J. St. Leger, which takes place next

Llost to Miss C. Botelho and Miss

·A· Roza -three matches halved. 1934;- America won 9 matches to beat Mrs. Noronha and Miss M.

Ribeiro one belag haired, d'une “match, halvedal z

The fouräumen were played yester-beat Miss O. Ribeiro and Miss E.

Remedios 2001924-America won 9 matches to 2 day and resulted in America.leading

1926 •America won 6 matches to 5, by 2 matches to all while two were best Miss O. Botelho and Miss

B. Remedios halved. pas match, halved..

Wednesday: .- Rhodes Scholar, 86 Plaster Cast, Jubie, Foxfield, His Grace, St. Maguns, Pizarro, Mag- 5-0 net, Raeburn, Mahmoud, Colum

cille,

Haultryn, Esqueneling. Thankerton, Fearless Fox, Preci-

6pitation and Boswell-Renter