1952-10-16 — Page 7

GEORGE WHITING'S COLUMN

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1952.

Forget All About Ray Robinson

dar

London.

The big-money boys of the American thick ear trade, laughingly referred to as boxing, are preparing to put one across us in the Middle- weight Championship of the World.

Jack Salomons, hê of the fish, is better informed than most on the strokes and stratagems of the international gore and glory business, but he will not, I hope, resent the straight tip that some of his New York pals are plotting to his very acute embarrassment by giving our Randolph Turpin the walk past.

In short, they are carting | Athletle around for two home-bred con- | America's

about.

York's Bronx.

Such facts that Olson was beaten by the late Dave Sands, or that Haleston a little hit- way as a result of arguments with Laurent Danthulle, Rocky Castellani and Walter Cartier will be elbowed out as petty in- conveniences,

Commission and a 24-year-old Hawalian from

National

Boxing Honolulu, and Gene Hairston, a tenders against the day that Association could hardly cavil at ¦ deaf- ́múte negro from New Sugar Ray Robinson, at present such a a simple solution. absorbed in dance routines, But the vested interest boys, decides that the soft shoe can be those barnacles comped firmly almost 0.8 profitable as the on Broadway, would take no boxing boot-and a lot less delight at all in watching the painful, with people like Turpin miillon-dollar middleweight title slip out of the USA without let SIMPLE CITIZENS

or hindrance. That, they would What would happen if Robin-claim, ain't ethical.

quit?

Simple citizens like

FAVOURITES us, with a proper respect for law, The longer Robinson stalls the order, and the income-tax man, world with his this-year-next- would assume that Turpin of year-sometime-never stories, the England and Charles Humez of longer will hard-eyed American France, acknowledged interna-promoters have to find a couple tionally as next best to Rajah of puppeta to pop in as eligible Ray, would be accorded first Elte | successora.

son

Nor, if I know them, will the Afty-per-centers be at all out of countenance should Hairston get fifmself hammered by Humez in Parls next month-though the making of such a match indicates that Gilbert Benaim, the French promoter behind Humez, is not unaware of possible American

Get

at the world championship apple. Favourites for the job at the

Even the New York State mument are Carl (Bobo) Olson, | Intentions.

ON THE RECORD

LITHGOW

The Lithgow

Lithgow Flash Enjoyed Herself

moving Mr Solomons. Grab the signatures of Turpin and Humez for a 15 rounds fight at the title weight of 11al. Glb., and put the contracts in your pocket. Then, if Robinson walks out or continues to dither, claim the Turpin v. Humez elash as being for the championship uf the world-and let the gold- diggers of Broadway whistle.

AFTER HIS BLOOD After all, it would not be the first time Mr S. has had Madison Square Garden after his blood. Remember how, within 24 hours of Joe Louis's retirement, he had

matched Bruce Woudcock and championship of the world!

We laughed at his impudence -but 50,000 people turned up for the fight, and even the British xing Board of Control weighed Boxing in with

trophy and a speech. Repeat the

dose, Mr S. And If anybody wants to remind me that

Turpin has yet to beat Souh Africa's

super-stylist, George Angelo, at Harringay on October 21, my reply is that you

only

legislate for the Goliaths of the boxing business, not the Davids.

for the heavyweight

can

PIONEER BLUES

ARSENAL v.

V.

BLACKPOOL

Ray Daniel, the Arsenal centre-half. beats Stanley Matthews in a tackle during the match at Highbury which Arsenal won 3-1.

STAGE THE F.A. CUP FINAL

ON BASEBALL LINES

Says PETER WILSON

If Soccer really wants to make more money and enable more people to see its "show game," the FA Cup Final, why doesn't it imitate the World Baseball Serles held this year in New York?

The series is the best of seven games and is split between the grounds of the champion, club of the American League and of the National League, and one game attracting 70,586 people brought in £113,695.

ground and

the

Despite all the 'maga in- Sugar Ray Robinson-he ful-¡be extremely foolish to tangle volved, wouldn't it be a godd filed to the letter his obligation with the formidable Moore. idea if the Cup Final were to give Robinson a return. In- If I were Jack Solomons, I

match three-per-deed, he met him nine weeks should

Turpin made the best of.

and haps on goal aggregate with and one day after winning the Charles Humez, of France, for each club playing one match championship.

the world title and If Robinson on its own

hlm Result his brother

Dick likes to Aght again, let Anal game hold as usual at wasn't allowed in his corner, come in against the winner. Wembley?

the bout was stopped againsi Of course, Turpin is the only Humez here, and This would ensure more re-him in most debatable circum-big draw

the ceipts, better payment for the stances, and for the first time holds

position in fight maybe the players, and give at least twice in my recollection he as cham-France, so as many people the chance of plon got less than the challen-would have to be staged in the

Channel Islands) secing a Cup Final rather than ger.

That was over a year

But g,

do let's stop the "cosy coterie which always

this seems to be at Wembley, ance when Robinson has do-freezing-out of the greatest of

tended his

two our post-war champions. title against distinctly inferior opponculs,

-(London Express Service)

TOUR FATIGUE

also

the

We-have to show the Soccer | the "over-the-hill Rocky Gra

Olson. Rag to the world, say the die-ziano and Cari "Bobo"

in took part Plonceringems to me the

be awfully hards, but some of the teams He painful, and

who carried the flag last close cruiserweight title fight against soccer men of Oxford and Cam-

season are beginning to think Joey Maxim. bridge Universities may be bit the cost is too high. ing off more than they can com- fortably. chew in taking their annual match to Wembley on December 4.

surces,

from

This is what I wrote from the

New Yankee Stadium, York, in the middle of last June:-

non-stop

OH! THE HECK

But Turpin-Oh! the heck with him. And now It looks as though he is being sidetracked for the cruiserweight champion-

same

St. John Ambulance Orders

1932,

The respective honorary trea- "On the other hand, the Man-

W. Oxford's Dr H.

chester United side is clearly as ship. and Thompson

and ("Pegastes")

a punctured tyre, flal as

Maxim was ordered defend to Cambridge's W. J. Sartain, op-although the 'Spara return

his title against Archie Moore Order by Comm, D.W. Mac- for pealing

Bupport

Montreal full of confidence for within 60 days from Septem-Intosh, CMG, OBE. C St J. Ccm- the final match of their tour...bor 10. No such bout has been missioner of St John Ambulance. amateur clubs, schools and col- leges,

have noted that there is t "I cannot help wondering arranged and it seems very un-Brigade, Hongkong District Order "marked revival" of interest in how this side, which has been likely that it will take place No. 42/52 doled October 10,

playing

for soccer at the Universities.

ten within the given perlod. at the In months, is going to feel

uny casc, Turpin has Ambulance Dutles-Hongkong; → beginning of the season." nothing like so valid a claim 19.10.32 to 23.10.52, K.C.O.B. Divi- sion; 25.10.57 to 1.31.52, Sit Nam Now everyone

knows, not to the cruiserwelgift champion- Division." only how the 'Spurs teel-only ship and in my opinion would ten points out of 11 ALL WELCOME-

matches also Manchester The universities take encour-played-but

that from the fact

United (eight points out of ten agement

matches played), and also Cup Rugby League Cup finalists have Increased their Wembley patron- winners Newcastle, who toured 41,500 spectators South Africa to no one's parti- age from 1029 to

cular beneft (nine points copselly 100,000

But are there enough "marked revivalists" to make those vast Wembley terraces look reason- ably well. occupled?

In

They themselves. I und of ten mutches played)..

will be highly delighted it they can attract 30,000 supporters on December 6. Even those prepared scoff will be welcome.

to

fine for one

The Lithgow Flash, Marjorie evening along the hallway of a Jackson returned to Hongkong Leighton Hill flat. It was yesterday on her way back to tendem affair with a boy not provided they pay. Australia after a trip to Japan yet in double figures who didn't hope it keeps which she thoroughly enjoyed feel like going to bed early. He and all. I hope, too, that the She has equalled the world hadn't quite polished up his only football will be worth watching, kick-and- record of 114 seconds for 100 athletle trophy and was so over-with not too much Metres set by Fanny Blankers-come by the great occasion that wish; also that not too great a the hoped-for Dutch Olympic be insisted on putting a shine on percentage Koon in the Dutch trinis on

the tour and has the shield before retiring for the 30,000 will be present as guests ruled the German

of the Olympic night.

management. distance

Perhaps some Herbert "The Chagow Flash has also

Some of the rugger runner, Schade, on his way to acquiring met the Rhodesian Rocket and types will drop in. Or do they the English language.

is willing to accept some tips still recall Dr Thompson's re- On tour with her in Japan from her on long jumping. In mark about soccer being

ome intelligent man's game? Herb McKenicy, the Rhodesian

the Jamaican world record-holder the family measure her Colony

were

Rocket's

in the 440 Yards and of the recced by adjustig the sitting unluckiest

an

BY GEORGE..

Did

hear you

about

the

with

"L""

man ever to take room carpet accordingly so that business-man- cricketer part in the Olymple Games, and the distance between one end three trays on his office desk- the Brazilian hop, step ond of it and the mantlepiece shows labelled: "jump world record holder, the

exnel #

very

—¿London Express Beroles)

Four Runners In Champion Stakes

London, Oct. 35.

out

Colony Swimming Championships

Quite frankly. I am sick and Continue Today

of these out-of-season

on them.

Ambulance Dulles-Howloon: 20.10.52 20,10.52, Mongkos Divi- slon: 37.10.54 to 2.11.32, Kong Wan & Tal Fo Division.

Penetration Squad Auties: - Sun. 10.10.52, Dr Hui Luk Yip & Kennedy Tawn ffurwing Div., Sun 20.10.63, Dr Chin Kwong Fook & Kennedy Town Nursing Div.

Football Duifer-Hongkong:-Sat. 10.10.82, 3.30 p.m., Navy, Wandhal "B"; Sun, 19.10.42, 330 p.m.. 800- Sun. 19.10.32R, kunpoo, Shaukiwan: 13.30 p.m., Navy, K.C.0.9.; Sun, 19.- 10.52, 330 p.m., Club, Barteèn; Tues. Colony Swimming 21.10.02. 5.30 p.m.. Novy. Chuan be con- Sing: Wed, 24.10.53. 8.20 p.m., 866-

хитров. Victoria Recrca 22.10.32. 5.30 p.m.

Wed. Wanchal

Western; NAVY!

tired tours

and I don't have to The play

Everyone complains the fix-Championships will ture list is already overcrowled tinued at the and then they go and arrange tion Club to-day at 6 pan. and Thurs. 23.10.52, 8.36, Club, Kennedy these pieces of ridiculous mid- the programme" is as follows: summer madness.

Cut it out, I say

Town.

Football Duties–Kowloon: - Sat, Men's 440 yards Free-style-18.10.52, 3.30 p... and I 1,1 Kat-sing (Hot Tin) Kowloon Amb. Div.: Tuen 10.52 Cheung Kin-mon (Fortuna); Yip 1.30 p.m., Boundary St., Kawtoon Kru (Chung Sing); 4. Wong Long-Sub, Div. hoi (Portuna); 6, Tang Yuk-ming (Oung Eliz

think that represents the view of the average fan.

RAW DEAL

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB:

THIRD RACE MEETING 1952/53 Saturday, 25th and Wednesday, 29th October, 1952. (Hold under the Rules of The Hong Kong Jackey-Club)

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 pm, and the First Race will be run at 3 p.m. on the 1st Day.

On the 2nd Day the First Bell will be rung at' 11.30 nam, and the First Raco will be run at 12 Noon. The tin interval is 'after the Third Race (1 p.m.) on the 2nd Day.

There are 10 races on the lat Day and 11 races on the 2nd Day (21 in all).

Through tickets (21 races-$12.00) us well na iickets for the Cash Sweep on the last race of the Meeting may be obtained at the Cash Sweep Omer of the Club at Telephone House, 1st Floor.

Through Tickets reserved for this meeting but not paid for by 10 p.m. on Friday, 24th October, will be sold and the reservation cancelled for future meetings.

To avoid congestion at the Cush Sweep' Office at Telephone House, non-members are requested to purchase their sweep tickets at the Clubs' Branch Officca at-

5 D'Agullar Street, Hong Kong

or

302 Nathan Road, Kowloon. TOTÁLISATOR

.

The attention of Totalisator Investors is drawn to the following rules:-

Dlyidends will be paid on the winning and placed pontes so declared by the Stewards when the "All Clear" in given. The "All Clear" signal will be indicated by a while light at the Totalisator Tower. BACKERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO DESTROY OR THROW AWAY THEIR TICKETS UNTIL AFTER THE "ALL CLEAR" SIGNAL HAS BEEN EX- HIBITED.

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"Only

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I wonder if anyone has ever

2. Men's 100 yards treaststroke 20.10.32, 10.30 at Wanchal. "A" had a rawer deal than Randy (Orthodox

style) ——), So Chi-la! Division Course S.C.A.A. Division Turpin seems to be getting-SCAA); 2, Chan Bun (lol Tin}; 3,

Sat. 8.11.12 1.30 the Sun Buku Tin 31 and always did got-Irom

KIE-WID (CYMCA): 3, Liu Man-bun 1030 SI

Division, N

Mon, 10.11.57, Division, American fight mob.

| (La) Tsuri).

Course, Shaukhwan Division, I.Q. When Turpin upset a 3D-

Resignations:-Divlatonal Surgeon ple

to cart - not mention

*

Chan

·3. Women's 50 yarde Free-Ktylv 1 Cynthia Eager (VRC); 2. Wong Dr Wong Tak-on, MB, B5, Central Nursing Division, resigand, wet. Yuit-wing_(Fortuna); 1. Fung Ying- chee (CYMCA); 4V, Gites 0.10.52. Western Dist Narsing DW

EYMCA):

Lrting Ching-mulu Ying, resigned, W.c. 30.4.0; KHÔNG Lớn & LỰC NG (Fortune).

Amb/51. Chung Cui Ling, resigned,

Two Po Shank, resigned, wæl. 26,932.

Beserve:Chung Sing Amb. Plve-

Women's J.metre Springboard

Divinom ok 17CAL

Narsing Diy-Amb./Sl w.e.f. 31.8.62. Kowloon YM.C.A.

Chan Chakwah (Chinese Civil Leung Chung-tum, 2/C Wen

WAL

Amb. Dit-Pic Mak Kim-hung, en, rolled w.e.t. 7.10.02.

Trevor Shield and Melbourne tup-

Malbotime

Competitions: The Competitions for the Trevor Sleid and Mamiand and New

Cúp will be held for all Divatons Territories at

Indians Accept "'Out," and Colony record, It "Lbway The last, he explained. Adhemar Ferreira de Silva, looks

phenomenal distance meant: "Lol the blighters wait!" Itinerary For The

5. Men's 150 yards Hackstroke. Indoors.

The Lithgow. Flash is

West Indies Tour

Servots): 2, Cheung Kin-man For- Kwok Ming, Pte Yung Wah-kar &

Yu-ching. tuna); 5. Pali Koon-ku! (CYMCA); fond of her younger

respoved, admirers As Schade

speak 10 did not

4. Cheung Ming hang (CYMCA); 5 | 9.10.61. Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sunt Ranchi Re A 'Enrolment: Kowloon Y.M.C.A. English, the other three started and will enjoy herself at King

6, Schoolboys' 100 yards Free- teaching him. The Brazilian Cigorge V School this afternoon showing them how to start and

Oct. 15. style-1, Cyell Eager (St Joseph's): negro athlete, Marjorie told

18. watching them run.

2, Tong Wing-chven (New Method); She has

The Indian cricket tour Chen Wing-ker (New Method): 4. speaks fluent English. The N Brazilian-Jamaican - Australian had too much running over the

The four runners for 10m to the Weat... Indles early Tong Cheung king New Method; last few months and the New morrow's Champlon Stakes ever

Gary Max (New Method). combination worked hard

next year now seems virtual- Women's 300 yards reaststroke, stason is already one-mile-and-a-quarter at New- Herbert Schade and the result, Australian

. Kwok Kam-ngor (C¥YMCA); 2. the Police Sports Ground, Boundary Allee Cheng (Fortuna): 3, Ng Yee Street, Kowloon, on Sunday, October Marjorio sald, WOS very around the corner.

market are, together with they certain to take place.

4. Lem. "Hang- 19 at 6.45 a.m, sharp, Drest- The West Indies Cricket Board chee (Unattached); Jockeys,

Dynamiter (E. C.

Long Hai Thi h "Ng" Yuk-chun Other Hanks, Working Dregs, Officers | Pumica, Black, Sam Browne, In found Japanese

Elliott), Signal Box (Douglas have received a cable from the South Chic A

Indian Bodra of Control ex-

*** Men's 4 × 200 yards Pree-plate case of inclement weather arrange- food

Cnglic trying. She is a plain

told us she could] Smith). Tudor

mode to (E.

cancel | Relax=-1, GYMCA; 3. Ching Wing; menta, will be their willingness to Chung Stei, south China; through Reditusion at 8.in. on enter, two. of her favourites run the 100 Metres in 12.2] Mercer), and H. V, C. (Tommy H

original itinerary. Fortun accept the

the mowing of October 10. being chicken in the rough and seconds at the age of 14. She Gosling).--Router.

Usually reliable sources state trio Relty-1, VRC: 1. CYMCA: 3, * Women's 4 x 100 yards Free-

FUNG PIKE-TAN, B.0\ßt...

·Assitant Commissioner, and the ice cream started as a cream. In the

hop, stop

the West Indies · Board aro

EYMCA; 4. Fortuna; 5, SCAA.

Colony Headquarters. iine she can be as steady as jumper when she was 12 and

ITALIAN BEATS making reservations for the Indian team to leave Jamaica. PETER KEENAN. for home shortly after the

scheduled

amusing.

Marjorie

ico

on

Marjorie

our own Olymple representa the event was washed out of

tive,

Cynthia Eager. Mar- athletic programmes for girls Jorle's record is 13 In shortly afterwards, which turn- row at Helsinki, which com- of her to sprinting. She has pares favourably with what never tried the high or long Cynthia can do in thin line. jump and hasn't the faintest iden what she could do in these

:

Marjorie ran her, dirt and only race in Hongkong gesturdaj:

events.

RECORDER"

pressing

end of the four on

Prisicy, Scotland, Oct. 15, Amiata Falcinelli, of Italy, April 3. beat Pater Keenan of Glasgow, Prospects of the tour being the. British Bantamweight Cham-hold were dublous previously, plon, here tonight when Keenan as the Indian Board had request- retired at the end of the fifth of ed 'changes, in the Itinerary their 10 rounds contest- with w/ which", were not scceptable to

~Router.: badly cut right eye, Reuter, the West Indie

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