THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1941
INTERPORT SWIMMING HOPES MAY YET MATERIALISE
Permission To Leave Hong Kong May Be Allowed CHINESE 'Y' TO STAGE CONN COLONY BASKETBALL STEADY
LEAGUE NEXT MONTH
By "Sportshawk"
A NEW BASKETBALL LEAGUE, U NDER THE AUSPICES OF CHINESE Y.M.C.A. AND SCHEDULED TO START IN THE MIDDLE OF NEXT MONTH, HAS SO FAR ATTRACTED AT LEAST ONE NON-CHINESE TEAM, VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB, AND IT IS EXPECTED U.S.S. MINDANAO WILL ALSO ENTER A TEAM.
AS ROCK
New York, June 18.
in
Doctor William Walker stated condition, adding that Conn show-
MANILA ASKED FOR DETAILS
By “Rèferee”
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE INTER- Billy Conn, who is ex- PORT SWIMMING CONTEST BETWEEN pected to give Joe Louis MANILA AND HONG KONG MAY, YET his hardest fight since the MATERIALISE, PRESENT UNFAVOURABLE · latter won the world CONDITIONS NOTWITHSTANDING. heavyweight boxing title It will be recalled that late last season, when they meet to-night,! weighed today at Manila, after accepting an invitation from 12 stone 6 lb., which Victoria Recreation Club to send a team to was much below expecta- Hong Kong, had to abandon the idea at the Joe Louis last moment as permission could not be ob- tions, while weighed in at 14 stone tained from the authorities in that port for 3 lb., 2 ounces.
the swimmers to make the trip. A counter- that both men were in excellent suggestion was then made by Manila that ed least sign of nerves in his bloogi Hong Kong should send a team to Manila in- pressure and pulse than any fight- stead, but this was also shelved at the time, The weather forecast is "clear, as it was then too late in the season for any with moderate temperature."---
arrangements to be made. Reuter. Three teams have so far entered
Early this season V.R.C. again Victoria this League. They are
sent an invitation to Manila, but of securing Recreation Club, the Indian Con-
Not since the Dempsey-Carpentier again the difficulty tingent of Police Force and Singnight for the world title on July 2, permission for the team to leave Tao Sports Club, holders of last 1921, when Dempsey won by a knock-cropped up. Equally keen that this year's All-Chinese Colony Basket-out in the 4th round, has so much in contest should materialise, Manila ball League title. The last tourna-erost been taken locally in a world again asked V.R.C. to send a team ment was also
to that port. organised by title bout, many men from the Ameri Chinese Y.M.C.A. and decided in oar warships in port laying odds on a
Conn victory. their gymnasium in Hong Kong.
Apart from those already entered, it is understood that South China A.A.. Eastern, Y.M.C.A.. Pul Ying University Canton
The competition will be known as “The All- Colony Basketball League" and will be played on the open court of Kowloon Chinese Y.M.C.A. on which the present Inter - School Basketball League is staged.
RECREIO TOO GOOD FOR "Y"
Club de Recreio were hosts to European
Y.M.C.A. yesterday! evening in a friendly return
on.
Chinese
College,
and Hong Kong and Kowloon Residents'
also Union template joining.
com-
Entries close on Monday, June
counter of billiards and enooker 30, and should be sent to Chinese and won by five games to one. Y.M.C.A.
The closest match was between
Soures and C. T. Euger in billiards. Soares made a break of 53, which was the second highest break of
the evening.
A. J. Osmund scored 66,
higbest break, in
the his billiards
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB'S
match against C. Terran, who had CHARITY CUP
a break of 45.
the
er he has ever examined.
This is Louls' 18th defence of the title he won from James Brad- dock.
PAST AND
PRESENT: 17 MINUTES
According to a Chinese report, a 53-year-old man recently took part in a 10,000 metres long dis tance race at the second annual athletic meeting held in Chengt
the course in completing minutes.
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OF for
BOWLS TEAMS
Bowls
Following are some of the teams
Lawn Saturday's League games:-
H.K.F.C
Friendly (v. Récralo, Home)
ORIGINALLY IT WAS FEAR- ED THAT DIFFICULTIES OBTAINING PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE COLONY, OWING TO VOLUNTEER AND OTHER DUTIES, ETC.. WOULD FORCE DROP OFFICIALS ·TO V.R.C. THE MATTER AGAIN, BUT IT
A HAS SINCE BEEN ASCERTAIN-T. H. Pearse (Skip).
Batley. C. C. Sollis, J. Hempsey OF ED THAT THE CHANCE
and J. D. Thornson (Skip). SECURING PERMISSION IS BRIGHTER A. C. Grattan, J. Russell, G. Stephens THAN WAS FIRST THOUGHT and B. A. Mansell (Skip). POSSIBLE.
NECESSARY THE
Details Required
E. Casey, C. Carr, A. W. Hlrcock and
Third Division (v. C.C.C., Home)
B.
K. Forrow, J. M. Thomson, C. Robertson and G. Graver (Skip).
E. Strange. E. Anslow, J. Ralston- and S. Strange (Skip).
C.C.C.
First Division (v. 1.R.C., Away) J. W. Leonard, L. C. R. Souza, A. E. Coates and B. W. Bradbury. (Skip).
A, M. Omar, K. M. Omar, R. Basa ap-and U. M. Omar (Skip).
Y. A. Razack. L. Gaddi, J, S. Landolt and C. S. Rosselet (Skip).
Second Division (v. H.K.C.C., Home)
A. A. Razack, S. R. Solina, E. Zim- men and T. Lock (Skip).
V.R.C. have again written Manila asking for further details arrangements for regarding the the visit, and in this connection in that Mr. they are fortunate L. Sykes had the distinction of
Kowloon Golf Club have just scoring the highest break
In this connection it may be re-L. R. Ildefonso, well-known local at started a Summer "Charity Cup"
has been called that Li Yuk-fung, 20-year-sports organiser, snooker-19.
old student at Nam Sheung pointed official representative of Snooker C. Remedios 56 H. Jack-competition, match play on bogey,
V.R.C. On his return to the son 63; J. E. Noronha 55 E. H. de Cos- which will be held during
months of July/September. Mem- College and winner of last year. ler 44: A. P. Pereira 142 L. Sykes 50,
near future organised by Philippines in the Billiards-E. M. Soares 150 C. T bers desiring to participate may
Kong and
he will be able to discuss details Kowloon Eager 147: R. F. Luz 180 W
take out as many cards as they Hong
Union, covered the with the Manila oficials, and it like, at $1 per card, the lowest Residents'
10,000 metres is confidently felt that Mr. Ilde- score at the end of the tournament Boys' "A" Grade
in 39 minutes to win this event fonso's knowledge of local con- winning the prize.
Proceeds from the competition, at the recent All-Schools' Sports ditions will prove of great value, will be donated to the different Meeting in the Colony, under the in concluding negotiations for the charities at the discretion of the auspices of South China Athletic
Association. Committee.
H. Ingle- by 92; A. J. Osinund 208 C. Terran 70.
BILLIARDS TOURNEY PLANNED
Mr. 1. T. Yung, proprie- tor of the Central and Public billiards saloons, China Building, intends to run a tournament in the early autumn and feels confident there will be sufficient entries to ensure its success.
Thérè dra: five tables at the Central and six at the Public saloons respectively, and, accorde ing to the management, it is not uncommon to see breaks of 100 at these establishments..."
Mr. Yung has been in this par ticular line of business..for over 10 years and he is amazed at the rapid strides made by the Chinese at billiards.
Rain-washed out the baseball game yesterday between the Hong Kong all Club and 1.S:S. Mindanao and all "C" Division League Tennis matdies...
and
Were
high from, the the
Marathon
race
EASIER GOLF
WARMING UP & COOLING DOWN
By Best Ball
also
Like the ballplayer warm- ing up before taking his turn at bat, the golfer can gradually attune his muscles for play. The pros make it a point to find time, in which to drive a few off the practice tee but the average golfer, as a rule, has no such opportun ity or time to get ready. The player can, however, swing, a couple of clubs as shown
· above in a leisurely, and smooth fashion back and forth.. to loosen up, his, muscles. The routine, primarily designed to, eradicate the kinka, also comes: in handy in adjusting one to calmer thought and action, Rushing to the golf course, the golfer is so often caturat-“ ed with the sense of hurry and jerky action that his play reffects it. For the sake of better playing and enjoyment, a more. tranquil temperament" must prevail and a pretty falr curelles in swinging the two. clubs in slow motion: tempo,
Another purpose is
TO TONE UP MUSCLES
BEFORE TEEING OFF
SWING TRO
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AT
A TIME
LEISURELY.
SARAZEN STRENGTHENED." SWINGING MUSCLES --
BY USING HEAVY-WEIGHTED. DRIVER IN PRACTICI
sense of feeling and velocity. Continued practice will" strengthen, the muscles of the arms and shoulder and the Gène Sarəzən similarly
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It was originally suggested that Hong Kong should send 10 or 12 men swimmers and some 6 to 8 lady competitors. This, however, together with details regarding the programme, have not yet been decided on, and will be left negotiations: abeyance until
in
reach a later stage.
TO-DAY'S WATER
POLO GAMES
Following are to-day's water- polo fixtures:-
Navy "A" y Navy "E"
(Navy Pool) @ p.m. European Y.M.C.A. v Navy, "C"
(Navy Pool) 030 pm. Middlesex "A" v. Royal Scots" "A"
(Army Pool) 7,15 pm.
Combined Small Units v 36th Bity., R;A,
(Army Fool) 7:45 p.nr.
Signals y 5th A.A. Regt
("Y" Pool): 7.15 p.m.
RA/
Royal Scots "B" v 965th Btty, R.A.
("Y" Pool) 7.45'Y'm
TOURNAMENT, STANDINGS
TO DATE
Goals
J. H. Xavier, M. A. Baptista, L. E. Lammert and M. J. Medina (Skip).
E. J. Todd, A. Kitchell, W. Ward and
Third, Division (v. H.K.F.C., Away) W. K. Way (Skip).
L. M. Roza, A, E, S. Alves. E. S. Franks and A. J. Coelho (Skip).
F. X. Delgado, W. J. Curd, Dr. C. W.
Lam and Dr. N. P. Karanjia (Skip).
W. E. Broadbridge, F. K: Modi, G. s. Ladd and D. A. Rozario (Skip).
KOWLOON F.C.
Second Division (v K.F.Q.C.A., Home) B. D. Evans, A, A, Dand, V, Chit tenden and W. C. Shapson (Skip).
W. Naef. A. Eastman, C. Dowman and E; Kern (Skip).
A. Lapsley, V. Atienza, P. Young- husband and W. V. Field, (Skip). Third Division (v H.K,C,G,
Chater, Road), 25.
B. Thomson, S., C. Wong, C. H. Fut- ler and T. Fergusson (Skip), ***G. E. Cross, C. Woodcock, A. Macin-.
tyre and R, M. Ogden (Skip);;
B, Wiltams, G. Frost, Y. Abbes and. |J. T. Shtalley (Skip),
Reserves:-W, Ogley;
and J, Gibson..
Seraphina
SCHOOLS'
BICYCLE RACING
P. W. L. D. F.A, Pts. Signale
77 00:34, "B. 14-
A bicycle-racing contest, spon- 6-8 0.1 21 11 11sored by Chinese» Y M.C.A., Will 8th R.A. Middlesex UA!! 65.10 29 9.10
be held on Wednesday, July 2, at Royal Navy" "A!!7.5 2 0,28 14-10- Royal Kholi “A” 6 8 1.0 21 10 10 Caroline Hill before the schools break up for their mid-Summer Holidays.
European' C.8 Unita Royal Navy Royal Navy 8th, AARO
03 2014-06 329 1,12,106
$1.11 1493. 2.18 1912
meet will be confined to: ts of the Colony's schools. and the contestank, will be re- quired to undergo a medical- daekumination before their entries
are accepted.
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