THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1941
INTERPORT SWIMMING HOPES
MAY YET
YET MATERIALISE
Permission To Leave Hong Kong May Be Allowed CHINESE 'Y' TO STAGE CONN COLONY BASKETBALL STEADY
LEAGUE NEXT MONTH
By "Sportshawk"
AS ROCK
New York, June 18. Billy Conn, who is ex- pected to give Joe Louis his hardest fight since the
latter won
MANILA ASKED FOR DETAILS
By "Referee”
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE INTER- PORT SWIMMING CONTEST BETWEEN Manila anD HONG KONG MAY YET MATERIALISE, PRESENT UNFAVOURABLE A NEW BASKETBALL LEAGUE, UN DER
the world CONDITIONS NOTWITHSTANDING. heavyweight boxing title THE AUSPICES OF CHINESE Y.M.C.A. AND
It will be recalled that late last season, when they meet to-night, SCHEDULED TO START IN THE MIDDLE OF weighed in today at Manila, after accepting an invitation from NEXT MONTH, HAS SO FAR ATTRACTED AT 12 stone 6 lb., which Victoria Recreation Club to send a team to LEAST ONE NON-CHINESE TEAM, VICTORIA was much below expecta- Hong Kong, had to abandon the idea at the RECREATION CLUB, AND IT IS EXPECTEDtions, while Joe Louis last moment as permission could not be ob- U.S.S. MINDANAO WILL ALSO ENTER A weighed in at 14 stone tained from the authorities in that port for TEAM.
3 lb., 2 ounces.
the swimmers to make the trip. A counter- Doctor William Walker stated The competition will be known as "The All-condition, adding that Conn show-
that both men were in excellent Suggestion was then made by Manila that Colony Basketball League" and will be played ed least sign of nerves in his blood Hong Kong should send a team to Manila in- pressure and pulse than any fight- stead, but this was also shelved at the time, on the open court of Kowloon Chinese Y.M.C.A. on which the present Inter - School Basketball
The weather forecast is "clear as it was then too late in the season for any with moderate temperature."- League is staged.
Reuter.
arrangements to be made.
RECREIO TOO GOOD FOR "Y"
Club de Recreio were hosts to European Y.M.C.A. yesterday. evening in a friendly return en- counter of billiards and enooker and won by five games to one.
The cosest match was between Soares and C. T. Eager in billiards. Svares made a break of 53, which] was the second highest break of the evening.
A. J. Osmund scored 66, thei highest break, in his billiards]
er he has ever examined.
This is Louis' 18th defence
Not
of
Three teams have so far entered
Early this season V.R.C. again this League. They are Victoria the title he won from James Brad sent an invitation to Manila, but Recreation Club, the Indian Con-dock.
of securing tingent of Police Force and Sing
since the Dempsey-Carpentier again the difficulty
permission for the team to leave fight for the world title on July 2. 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-terest been taken locally in a world again asked V.R.C. to send a team ment was also organised by title bout, many men from the Amer to that port. Chinese Y.M.C.A. and decided in can warships in port laying odds on a their gymnasium in Hong Kong. Conn victory.
Apart from those already entered, it is understood that South China A.A.. Eastern, Chinese Y.M.C.A., Pul Ying College, Canton University and Hong Kong and Kowloon Residents' Union also con. template joining.
Entries close on Monday, June 30, and should be sent to Chinese Y.M.C.A.
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB'S
match against C. Terran, who had CHARITY CUP
a break of 45.
L. Sykes had the distinction of scoring the highest break at snooker-19.
Snooker J. C. Remedios 56 H. Jack son $3; J. E. Noronha $9 E. H. de Cos- ier 44: A. P. Pereira 142 L. Sykes 56.
Allards—E. M.
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 Chengtu, completing the course in 56 minutes.
BOWLS TEAMS
Following are some of the teams
Saturday's for
Lawn Bowls |League games:-
M.K.F.C.
Friendly (v. Recreio, Home)
ORIGINALLY IT WAS FEAR- ED THAT DIFFICULTIES OF OBTAINING PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE COLONY, OWING TO VOLUNTEER AND OTHER DUTIES, ETC.. WOULD FORCE V.R.C. OFFICIALS TO DROP THE MATTER AGAIN, BUT IT HAS SINCE BEEN ASCERTAIN-T. H. Pearse (Skip). ED THAT THE CHANCE OF A. Bailey, C. G. Sollis, J. Hempsey SECURING THE NECESSARY and J. D. Thomson (Skip). PERMISSION IS BRIGHTER THAN WAS FIRST THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
Details Required
E. Casey, C. Carr, A. W. Hircock and
Third Division (v. C.C.C.. Home)
A. C. Grattan, J. Russell, G. Stephens and B. A. Mansell (Skip).
C. B.
K. Forrow, J. M. Thomson, Rubertson and G. Graver (Skip).
E. Strange, E. Anslow, J. Ralston and S. Strange (Skip).
C.C.C.
First Division (v. I.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 and U. M. Omar (Skip).
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V.R.C. have again written Manila asking for further details regarding the arrangements for the visit, and in this connection Kowloon Golf Club have just
they are fortunate in that Mr. started a Summer "Charity Cup" In this connection it may be re- L. R. Hldefonso, well-known local
Y. A. Razack, L. Gaddi, J. S. Landolt has been ap- and C. 5. Rosselet (Skip). competition, match play on bogey, called that Li Yuk-fung, 20-year- sports organiser,
student at Nam the old
Sheung pointed official representative of Second Division (v. H.K.G.C., Home). which will be held during
the On his return to months of July/September. Mem- College and winner of last year's V.R.C.
A. A. Razack, S. H. Solina, E. Zim- organised race 130 C Tbers desiring to participate may Marathon
near future mern and T. Lock (Skip). by Philippines in the
J. H. Xavier. M. A. Baptista, L. É. Enger 147: R. F. Luz 150 W. H. Ingle-take out as many cards as they Hong Kong and Kowloon he will be able to discuss details
Union, covered like, at $1 per card, the lowest Residents'
the with the Manila officials, and it Lammert and M. J. Medina (Skip),
E. J. Todd, A. Kitchell, W. Ward and 10,000 metres is confidently felt that Mr. Ilde- w. K. Way (Skip). score at the end of the tournament Boys' "A" Grade winning the prize.
in 39 minutes to win this event fonso's knowledge of local con- Third Division (v. H.K.F.C., Away) Proceeds from the competition at the recent All-Schools' Sports | ditions will prove of great value L. M. Roza, A. E, S, Alves, E, S. will be donated to the different Meeting in the Colony, under the in concluding negotiations for the Franks and A. J. Coelho (Skip).
F. X. Delgado, W. J. Curd, Dr. C. W. chari ies at the discretion of the auspices of South China Athletic tour. Committee.
Lam and Dr. N. P. Karanjis. (Ekip).
W. E. Broadbridge, F. K. Modi, G.
Soares
by 92: A. J. Osmund 200 C. Terran 70.
BILLIARDS
TOURNEY PLANNED
Mr. I. 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.
There are, five tables at the Central and six at the Public saloons respectively, and, accord- ing, to the management, it is, not
uncommon to see breaks of 100 at: these establishments. “AM
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 baseballı game Yesterday · between"; tha Hong Kong Baseball Club, ande U.S.B. Mindanao and, hil C Division League Tenals matches.
Two world heathleflo" records were Token
in, in the high gam from the
coverad
this, mozair
Association.
EASIER GOLF
WARMING UP & COOLING DOWN
By Best Ball
Like the ballplayer warm- ing up before taking his turn at bat, the golfer can also gradually attune his muscles for play. The pros make it a point to and 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 fashiön:back and forth. to loosen up his muscles. The routine, primarily designed, to eradicate the kinks, also comes in handy in adjusting one. calmer thought and acti Rushing, to the golt course the golfer is so often saturat, 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 temp mu revail and
An, swinging the, two, slow motion":
TO TONE UP MUSCLES
BEFORE TEEING OFF
SWING TWO
WOODS
AT
A TIME LEISURELY
IGHTED
nse of fealing and velocity. Continued practice. will gthen the muscles of the
and
shoulder and the imilarly rip. Gene Sarazen
an overw
driv
KOWLOON F.C.
It was originally suggested that Hong Kong should send 10 or 12 men swimmers and some 6 to 8 S. Ladd and D. A, Rozario (Sklp). lady competitors. This, however, Second Division. (v. K.F.G.C.A., Homa) B. D. Evans, A. A. Dand, V. Chit- together with details regarding
yet tenden. and W. C. Simpson (Skip). the programme, have not been decided on, and will be left W. Nael, A. Eastman, G Dowman
abeyance until negotiations and E. Kern (Skip). reach a later stage.
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TO-DAY'S WATER POLO GAMES Following are to-day's 'polo fixtures-- Navy "A" v Navy "B"
A. Lapsley, V. Atienza, P. Young- husband and W. V. Field/ {Skip),;;
Third Division (v_H,K.C.C. Chater Road)
B. Thomson, S. C. Wong, C. H; Ful- ter and T. Fergusson (Skip).
G. E. Cross, C. Woodcock, A. Magin- water-tyre and R, M. Ogden (Skip).
B. Williams, G. Frost, Y. Abbas and J T. Smalley (Skip).
Reservoa:--W. Ogley, W. Seraphina and J. Gibson..
(Navy Pool). 6 p.m.` European Y.M.C.A. v Navy "C"
(Navy. Pool) 6.30 p.m.
Middlesex "A" v Royal Scots "A"
Army Pool) 7.15 p.m.
Combined Small Units v.36th Btty, B.A.
(Anny Pool), 7.43-p,m.
Signals. v. 5th ACA, Regħ, BA
("Y?? Pool) 7:15 pm. Royal Boots "B"), vi #ith Bity.
("Y": Fool), 7:49 pm,
RNAMENT, STANDINGS.
TO DATE
signats 8th RA Middlesex Roya |flayal
European. 0.6. Unite Royal Navy. Royal Navy
Royal Boots;
Forsth
Goals
SCHOOLS'
BICYCLE RACING
A bicycle-racing contest,
spon-
P. WLD. F. Pts.sored by Chinese. YMCA, Will T/Z_0/0,34,35,14 be held on Wednesday, July 2, at 1/0 01-21, 114 115 Caroline Hill before, the schools 616410,22-2-10, break up, for their mid-Summer 78.200.2018 10 holidays. AB 5 1 0 21.10 10 53 2:10-14 08 623 1 12:18 5 62 3 18.17 8. En 11 14 3 0.4 216 12 2 0.110 2 02.19 0
The "meet will be confined to students of the Colony's schools and the contestants will be r- [quired to undergo a medical examination before their entries are accepted.
Manager Pepper. Martin of: Saora-, mento, affi the Pacific Coast, LeATUO benched, himself, after: hitting ock#y. May«, double plays, in one game,
ave them came, with the basas ful
HARE, DRAGINE, 2 run 19:1
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