1936-09-30 — Page 2

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1936

Sporting Page

NEW TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS FOR HOME RUGBY CLUBS

BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC

SOCCER PROBLEM

BERLIN WEAKNESS AND

NEW IDEAS

PROUDFOOT

REINSTATEMENT

London, September 1.

IN view of the poor show made by Great Britain in the Olympic Soccer competition at Berlin, it will be good news that steps are being taken to ensure that future teams will be given every opportunity to succeed.

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It has been decided by representatives of the four British

Football Committee." This Committee, it is suggested, should.

It is strongly ramoured that, Dulla Singh, the veteran Punjab. Regiment hockey centre-half, above, will stage a comeback be- fore his Regiment leaves

the

CAMBRIDGE STARS

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JOIN CARDIFF

BLACKHEATH CAPTAIN RETURNS FROM TOUR

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WELSH RUGBY TACTICS MUST BE RECTIFIED

London, September 4.

EVENING training on floodlit grounds has been adopted by Rugby clubs fairly general- Colony for another station in In-ly this season. The practice of intensive train- ing for Rugby men continues to grow, and even the smaller clubs have done their best to provide improved training facilities

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Associations to recommend the formation of a "British Olympic BADMINTON ASS. consist of two representatives from each Association, whose duty HOLD MEETING it would be to make preparation for future Olympic Games.

The late decision to send a team, to Berlin, and its later selection, gave the men chosen no real opportunity to get to know each others' play; indeed, it was not a team at all in the true sense of the word.

STEEL-SHAFTED BATS

New South Wales Give Their Approval

Sydney.

The steel-shafted cricket bat. and particularly the one used by Don Bradman, has come up for examination by the grade com- mittee of the New South Wales Cricket Association

The chairman of the com- mittee said that, in common with international players, he had tried Aut the steel-shafted bat but found no perceptible difference between that and the ordinary willow. There was nothing suggest that the bats should be prohibited.

HENDREN

to

Officers For New Season

DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE

That will come before the Council of the Football Associa | tion when they meet in London. The Council will report the reinstatement of C. R. Proud- ported

to

at the

P

Versatile WALKER

CUP Swimmer

AMERICAN

NEWSPAPER

COMMENTS

British Team Were "Week-End Golfers"

“DEFEAT TOO MILD A WORD".

Pine Valley. New Jersey.

September 5. Judging from the comments the principal American newspapers on GL. Britain's Walker Cup Golf debacle, it is (obvious that where the British

of

A. TAYLOR, of the East golfers failed badly was on the Lancashire Regiment, is one greens, and the following views

Many clubs have taken over Territorial drill halls for one or two evenings a week for their members to do indoor training of the most versatile swimmers inį from papers and famous Ameri- the Hong Kong Area, China Com can golfers are highly interest- ilford Wanderers, a most progressive club, have floodlit their own mend, and in the short space of

ing. An honorary physical training ground for evening practice. instructor has been appointed to make sure that the players do just under two years he has jump "Great Britain's frantic effort ed from the notices' clau straight to snap a long string of Walker their training in the right way. Perhaps the most interesting to the Colony Championship Cup defeats with a team of thing about the training curriculum is that boxing has been! division.

young golfers failed very dis- Although perfectly built for a mally," is the New York Herald-

included in it.

The HA.C., who will celebrate the 400th year of their

A very successful year was re-existence in 1937, are making an interesting experiment in order athlete, Taylor has concentrated {Tribune's comment on Britain's debacie. "The annual general to ensure that a strong and fit side shall take the field in their swimming alone, learning to Walker Cup foot, of Ferryhill Athletic F.C. meeting of the Hong Kong Bad- first match on October 3. They have four companies, two hat seem the crud stroke in the Euro British team," adds the paper, Association held in teries and a headquarter wing all able to produce useful seven-an.C.A. pool two years ago."was little different from those He concentrated on obtaining the of previous years, Until they who was declared a professional minton

South side teams.

best results from his style and neared the greens, two of three owing in - 1928

alleged the Board-Room of the breaches of rules by officials China Morning Post last night. The return of the Argentine

a result did not enter the com-jof the best meh seemed as good and presided over by Res. J. tourists has brought back to LADY MacGREGOR he came third in both the East

petitive area until last year, when as their opponents.” and players.

Higgs, the Chairman. Other pre-Blackheath their new captain,

Other comments were: Lancashire Regiment's Battalion sent were Messrs. S. A. Gray Hon D. E. Pratten. and their ex-

New York Times: "Defeat is Secretary, F. EL. Kwok. Hon. Trea- Captain J. A. Tallent, besides

and Army Half-Mile champion-much too mild a word to describe surer, Miss M. Smith and Roland J. A. Brown and W. C. Chad-

ships.

what happened. The British team (St. John's). A. E Xavier wick

Be astounded his colleagues and was rated as one of the strongest (Club de Recreio) C. M. Xavier

rivals alike in the ArmY Cross-ever sent to the United States, and Harbour event, however, when he it was (Victoria Recreation Club), Liew

the victim of the worst Thean-cheek (Elliot Hall). A

took first place, thus contributing trouncing the British have yet INTER-SECTION Fisher and J. L. Anderson (Fire

largely towards the success of the received" East Lancashire Regiment in the

Philadelphia Bulletin. "The Inter-Unit placing.

British team came prepared to Lady MacGregor was elected This year, however, Taylor has lose, and they were up against a President of the Hong Kong met with varying success and was team determined to win." Ladies Hockey Club at the an-only able to take second place in nual general meeting held at the the Area Half-Mile, while he was Gloucester Hotel fast evening, placed fourth in the CTOB

HOCKEY

Civilian Tourney Draw Result

Koh

Brigade

Chan H

(Kowloon Tong) and W. A Currie (Tai koo Docks Recreation Club).

Before proposing the adoption "of the report and accounts, the chair- man said that last year was very successful and badminton was be-

Boxing Day Match On Boxing Day there will be a re-union at Bectory Field, for the (Continued on Page 7)

R. J. BARR TO LEAD LEICESTER

HONOURED

H.K. Ladies Hockey Club President

MISS JOAN SMALLEY NEW CAPTAIN

WILL NOT PLAY SEVERAL GOOD ENCOUNTERS coming one of the most popular Three Rugby "Caps" when Miss Joan Smalley, one of Harbour event...

BASEBALL

But Tate Thinking It Over

FOR NEXT WEEK

(By "STICKS")

lof indoor winter sports.

He expressed the hope that: be- fore long Open Colony Champion- ships. both singles and doubles. would be organised on a knock-out systezz

Division Of League

For England

COUNTY TO FOLLOW. NEW POLICY

co-

the keenest members of the Club, was made captain.

The election of officers ed as follows:---

PRECEDENT SET BY SPURS

Sign-On French Wing Forward

Week-End Golfers

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New York Sun. The British team is,a group of week-end golf- Except for Dunlap, the Entered by his Battalion in the ers. Colony Swimming Championships Americans make it their job never result-as a means of gaining experience, to miss a competition.”

Dr. Tweddell (British captain). Taylor was fairly successful, tak- Some very good hockey should

President: Lady MacGregor. ing second piace in both the 220-"I never predicted that be witnessed next Tuesday and

Captain: Miss J. Smalley

and 140 Yards free-style events, should win, but I did think we the Thursday evenings, when

(By "THE TWELFTH MAN") Vice-captain: Mias J. Dalziel.

being beaten by Wilfred Laurence, should do better. They were just First Round Civilian matches in

London, September 2. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. J. Lunaon. APPLIES FOR PERMISSION

Inter- [the Civilian-Navy-Army

The question of the division of R. J. Barr, who was capped Asst. Hon. Secretary: Mix C. Fer-the Colong champion, on both octoo good for us, that's all We casions. He also secured third just try to get out of the bunker, TO PLAY ON SUNDAYS Section tournament will be held,the League next season occupied three times as a

full-back for guson. time and it was frally England in 1932, is to skipper! Committee, Miss S. Baskett, Miss 100 Yards back-stroke champion-shot."

Hon. Treasurer: Miss M. Smalley, places in the Half-Mile and in the but they play a regular approach the draw for which took place some London, September 7. yesterday evening in the Radio 2greed that the question of the Leicester Rugby Club next sea-V. Blackburn, Miss F. Marsh

Francis Opimet: (American cap- [ship] the different divi-son. He succeeds the England Selection Committee: Miss J. Smuni-

tain)"On paper I suppose our Patsy Hendren, England and Office, those present being Mr. F. formation of

but be left to the Executive captain, B. C. Gadney, who is now ley. Miss J. Dalziel, Miss E. Grey,

victory looks overwhelming, Middlesex county cricketer, is not A. Kemp, Hon. Secretary of the sione

you must look at the individual JIKEA, Mr. going to play baseball

K. Hussain Committee, and that a recommen- on his way back from the Argen-Miss B. Abraham and Mr. A. Bana

(coach).

scores to see how well the British He and a number of other cric- (K.LT.C.) and Mr. Inayat Hussain dation be made that there be two tine.

It was stated that the first keters have been approached by Shah (Police),

did." deputising for divisions in the Men's Doubles, Both Barr and Gadney madej, practice game of the season will

was and that after this season a sy-appearances in the English the White City baseball club, but Sub-Inspector Tyler, who

take place on Tuesday next, on a stem of promotion and relegation lours in the same season,

al-l speaking to-day from Scarbor- unable to be present.

ground to be announced later. be started.

though Barr got his cap first, ough, where he is playing in the The draw resulted in several in- Festival cricket matches, Hendren teresting matches, the best being the meeting, that, on learning of

The Hon. Secretary informed against the Springboks.

The Report made it quite clear that he would the clash between the Hong Kong the intending visits of Messrs the match with Ireland, when be the finances of the Club are in a Gadney did not appear until The annual report states that!

London, September 5. zot consider the proposition.

Hockey Club and Club de Re-Meise and Spagnoetti. "I will stick to the grand old creio, which will be played on

two fine and W. Elliott replaced the fam satisfactory position, the balance Tottenham Hotspur are the first of exponents

badminton inous Sobey and Spong half-back at -credit being $1,056.11. During English club to sign a French pro- game" he said. "Tve never play- ed baseball in my life, and I'm not/Thursday, October 8, on the Radio Shanghai, to Hong Kong, he had partnership.

last season 16 new members join fessional. Yesterday they paid a ground at Caroline Hill

A New Policy going to let it interfere with my

jed the Club and thus the member four-fixare fee for Leslie Miller, C. T. DEAN Another good encounter should written them but had received no county cricket. In any

the Socham F.C. outside-left. reply yet. - The meeting empower- I should say that Barr will have ship now totals 51. contract with the Middlesex club be that between the Kowloon Ined a sub-committee to attend to

a slightly easier task than Gad- The Club lost the Caer Clark) When Miller was 17 he played would not permit me to play base dian's Tennis Club and the Euro-all matters in connection with any ney has had for the last couple of Cup to the C.P.A.. but managed for Barking and

Swimming Champion then went to Dean YMCA..

who are making exhibition games that may be ar-

a part-time profes to obtain the runners-up cup (the France as

For Third Year their first appearance in a repre ranged if they come here

sional. He was six seasons there, Maurice Tate

sentative game in many years.

Leicester have decided to give Southern Cup). The Chinese YMCA have up their policy of finding places Three members were selected and in 1933-34 scored 60 goals London, September 7-Leading Maurice Tate, of Sussex, is giv-

Disappointing Feature

written to the Association for gen: in the fifteen for players who can for the Interport team, which from the wing. Eecently his fat-all the way, C. T. Deane (Penguin ing the baseball offer serious con-

The most disappointing feature eral information on affiliation and make gnly irregular appearances. travelled to Shanghai in January her died, and be decided to returns.C.) won the long-distance swim- sideration. He, too, is bound by of the tournament was the non-it is probable that they may eater They will rely more on local ta-and two were chosen for Beserves, to England. He is now 24. ming championship of England, his contract with his County cric entry of several of the smaller a team in the Men's Doubles. lent, and try to build up a real The Eighth Annual Dance was Miller will probably make his over the five miles 60 yards course ket club, but he has applied to Clubs, such as the Central British The following were elected of team instead of putting a collec- held at the Peninsula Hotel, and debut for 'Spurs against Arsenal between Kew and Putney, on them for permission to play base-Association, the HK University, £cials for the ensuing year- tion of brilliant individuals in the proved to be a great success, Reserves at Tottenham on Mon-Saturday, and so became the first

ball."

ball on Sundays.

case my

the Volunteers and others for

The Sussex C.C.C. Committee whose benefit this tournamen will probably meet to consider the question some time to-morrow.

Tate played a few games of baseball with Canadian troops in France during the war, and ex- celled as a pitcher.

was primarily inaugurated.

The Draw

President: Rev. J. R..Higgs. Vice-president: El de Souz

Hon. Vice-prezidents:-Mr. Justice |

R E. Lindsell, Sir Wiliam Hornell, Mr. An Boon-haw, Messrs. E. Abra

seasons.

field.

about 300 people being present,

The following in the draw with ham. A Pasch, E. M. Exymond Miss Joyce Wethered

the grounds in brackets:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Police "A"

"DOUBLE" FOR HARTLEPOOLS ELTC.

IN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Hartlepools London, To-day. ---- United recorded the "double" over

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and E. V. K. Souza.

Hon. Secretary:S. A. Gray. Hon. Treasurers-F. H. Kwok. "Union Hockey Club

Executive Committee:- A regre (YM.C.A., 5.15 pm)sentative from each Club.

EX.M.C.A

CIVIL SERVICE C.C TENNIS TOURNEY

་

(P.TS., 5.15 pm)

Nomads

✓ Polica "B"

(ELTC. Marius, 5.15. p.m.) THURSDAY; OCTOBER 8

HKH. Club Recreio

(Radio-Caroline Hill, 5.15 p.)

day night.

Peters On Top Lawson Little (former British and American amateur champion). -Peters seemed to me the best (Continued on Page 3)

EASY VICTORY FOR

post-war swimmer to triumph for Mr. J. Tresadern, the Totten-three years in succession. ham manager, first tried to get Deane put up the excellent time Miller's signature for Northamp of 1hr Amin 4 4-5sec, less than a ton in 1929,

minute outside record. There is little doubt that Deane would have

Engaged To Be Married. C. CHOY'S TENNIS clipped several seconds off his time

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London, September 4-Miss toured the United States and Joyce Wethered is engaged to Canada as a professional. marry Capt. Sir John Heathcost- In 1931, Miss Wethered's eng- Amory.

agement to Major C. K. Hutchi The annual lawn tennis tourna-

international Miss Wethered, who is 34, has son, the Scottish Argonautas. ment of the Hong Kong Civil Ser-won the women's open golf cham-golfes, was announced, but in the

VICTORY

BEATS SWISS IN BORED MANNER

had he been pressed.

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op-

careful plodding against an

chief asset is ponent, whose powerful forehand drive, which, In the first set, was plied with

Landon, Sept. 1 great effect.

Accrington Stanley yesterday ́in Radio S.C. the Third Division (North) of the}" (ELT.C-Marina. 5.15 pm) více Cricket Club has drawn many pionship on four occasions, in following year it was stated that W. C. Choy, the Chinese Davis Then Choy began to get used to Football League when they – won The final of the Civilians Sec-entries, and the Committee an- 1922, 1924, 1925 and 1929, and the marriage would not take place. Cup player, won the New Halden the situation, and de Vries, find- their away, encounter by 2 goals tion will be played on Sunday,nounce that the closing date will the English women's champion- Sir John, whose seat is at Tiver-singles tournament, by defeating ing that the drives were coming to 1 after entertaining and beat-October 25, at 10 am. (provision be Friday, October 2, at 5.30 pm ship five times In 1933 she ton, Devon, is 42 He served in G. de Vries of Switzerland – 6-2, back, began to press, and Choy

the 6-2,000

won in that bored manner which ing Accrington by a lone goel on ally) on a ground to be nominated It is hoped to play the first games joined the staff of a Piccadilly India and Mesopotávais "in

Ilater. -September 2-Reuter.

loff next week.

shop us golf adviser and later shelWar. He is the third baronet. Choy's victory was the result of he is so apt at simulating

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