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SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 18, 1939

E. CHAINE SMASHES OLD RECORD SET BY KWOK CHUN-HANG Lawrence Wins 220 And Swims Well In Relay

Miss Sai Wing-Ying Gives Fine Display

THE PROMISE OF PAT JORGE AND

EILEEN

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(BY "ADREM")

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1 minute, 44-3/5 seconds from Ching Shing.

Feature of the event was the swim- ming of Lawrence, who, going second, made up a deficit of about two yard to turn this into a clear three-yard lead which was maintained through-- out. Ng Nin, for Chung Shing, also showed a fine turn of speed, swimming last, against Taylor.

The latter's capabilities as a sprin-

TO-DAY'S SWIMMING

LAWRENCE FOR THE 100 YARDS

(BY "ADREM") Features of to-day's programme wili be the 100 yards free style champion- ship, the 880 yards free style cham- plonship and 150 yards medley relay.

In view of his performance; over 50

THE ANTICIPATED SUCCESS of the Colony swimming ter are well known. He recently un- championships which commenced yesterday at Victoria officially lowered the Colony 50 yards Recreation Club was more than realised, all accommoda-mark. This fact notwithstanding, Ngourite for the 100 yards although he tion being taxed to the utmost.

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Nin was definitely wiping off the de- ficit, and, in so doing, revealed him- self as a very real threat to Taylor, Chan Kai-ming and the remainder of the extremely strong field forthcoming 50 yards dash, in which the Colony mark is almost certain to topple!

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Feature of an interesting afternoon's sport was the really splendid effort of Enrique Chaine, holder of the 100 yards breast stroke championship, who, in retaining his title, lowered the record by three-fifths of a second.

When it is

diving. recalled that the old, to compete owing to a bad attack of The Interport Trial for mark was set by none other than eczema.

However, Chan Chan-nam scheduled to be decided from the one- Kwok Chun-hang, who subsequently who is probably the only man in the metre board, proved a flasco. Of the travelled to Australia and made a tre- Colony capable of extending Hong three entered for the event, only Lion-

Roza suf-1 el mendous impression there, the merit Kong's premier swimmer, gave

racepearance, of Chaine's achievement will be bet- ficient competition to make the

and ter appreciated.

interesting. It was only in the last 30 ill His fine time notwithstanding, yards that Lawrence really shook him | Accordingly Chaine was well held by Fong Chung-off and then the holder opened out in yin, who was well up with him until a typical finish to win by over four the final stages.

seconds.

Another Chinese swimmer to tak. honours last night was Miss Sai Wing- ying, who completely outclassed the field in the Ladies' Colony 50 yards back stroke to win by four yards in the splendid time of-38 seconds.

HUTCHINSON OUT

There were only two competitors in the 220 yards free style champion- ship, David Hutchinson being unable

CAUSED COMMENT Chan's swimming once again elicit ed a great deal of comment. Unortho- dox to a degree, he uses practically no kick, préferring to rely

tre- upon mendous arm pull for his propulsion. Yet another record was shattered before the programme conclude V.R.C. setting a terrific pace in the 200 yards free style relay to win in

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yards, in the free style relay yester- day, Lawrence must start a firm fav- is likely to be seriously extended by Ng Nin, Chan Wing-kai and Ng Tsim- man.

Chan Chan-nam appears to be the best

bet for the 880 yards as I learned yes- terday that Roza Pereira is not nearly the force he was a few years ago. Nevertheless, the former holder is very and he experienced and fairly fit

Robert might yet manage to pull it off. An- other man to watch will be Chaine, who is reported to be very useful over this distance.

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Pereira made an ap- Ed da Roza being

someone Unless they can produce Stanley Lee working.

fairly good for the breast stroke, Roza Pereira gave an exhibition from the 3-metre board cannot see V.R.C, winning the medley relay, despite the fact that they have Also, A. in which he impressed as being much better form than he was last most of the best sprinters. season. He executed some of the most. Rumjahn is not likely to let them difficult dives with the utmost con-down in the back stroke. Ifidence and skill.

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However, Luiz Remedios, whilst be- FINE WIN

ing very good with the "butterfly" In the Club events, Luiz Remedios | breast stroke,, is debarred from using

440 that form of propulsion under created rather' a surprise in the

much rules governing the event and Hut- yards championship. Not so because he won, but the manner in chinson, who would probably not lose which he won! This youthful swim- very much ground is a very doubtful mer, who has hitherto displayed little starter. talent or enthusiasm for the longer distances, set a cracking pace through- out to win by over two lengths of the bath in the very promising time of 8 minutes, 36 seconds."

Marques and Souza, were featured in a great struggle for second place but the former proved successfül.

The schools' relay attracted two more entries than were advertised and aroused tremendous excitement; ~'al✩ though there was never any doubt at any stage that St. Joseph's, who quickly established a winning lead, would win.

'Junior back stroke championship of V.R.C. was won by C. N. da Silva, who swam strongly to win a thrilling race from C. Silva-Netto.

Fourteen-year-old,

Miss Elleen Grant, left no doubt in my mind, as the result of her performances yes. terday, that she will in a very short time, be ranked the best lady swim- mor In the Colony.

She swam a great race in the ladies' Colony back stroke event to take se- cond place and capped the evening with a fine performance in a trial with Miss Lachlan and Miss Marques to win a. 50 yards dash and qualify for the V.R.C, relay team.

4. Pat Jorge was another of the young- er V.R.C. performers who impressed me considerably. This lad, swimming from: 10 in the,100 yards handicap, maintained a fine pace throughout to come through in the last length with a tremendous sprint which all but carried him into first place.

I fancy Chung Shing to win, with C.Y.M.C.A. and V.R.C, to fill the other two positions.

In the minor events, I shall be surprised if Pat Jorge is beaten in the Boys' 100 yards championship al- though Tan Tjong-tiem can be ex- pected to give him a good fight.

I cannot see V.R.C., who will be represented by Miss V. Churn, Miss I. Lopes, Miss Doreen Weir and Miss Eileen Grant losing the relay although they should not be very far ahead of South China at the finish.

To-day's Programme

Complete entries are:

Boys' 100 yards.-Tan Tjong-tien, Yau Sai-kwan,“ Fong Wah, Yeung Wing-pui, A. V. Lopes, Pat Jorge, R. da Motta.

Colony 100 yards.-W. Lawrence (holder), Chan Wing-kai, Ng Nin, Ng Tsun-mari.

Women's 200 yards Relay.-Victoria Recreation Club, Chung Shing, South China..

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880 yards.-L. Roza-Pereira, Sai-kwan, Lau Kam-luen, Chan Chun- nam, Robert Chaine,

150 yards medley relay.-Univer- sity, Chinese Y.M.C.A., South China, Victoria Recreation Club, Chung Shing.

Water-polo, Interport Probables v. Rest of Colony, Rest will be repre- sented by Tong Shiu-fal (Chung Shing); S. V. Gittins (V.R.C., Captain), An exhibition of fishing--very H. F. Rose (European "Y"); F. Ash-. "dumb" by "Ozo" Ozorio contribut- ford (European "Y"); Chan. Ki-chung ed in no small measure to an excel- (Chung Shing), Robert Chaine (Chin- lont evening's entertainment and the ese Bathing Club), C. Goldman (Euro- organisers have every reason to bepean "Y").

Women's 440 yards.-Clara Young. satisfied with the opening day of the current Colony championship-gola. Mrs. Willey and Miss Ip Choy-man,