1953-08-04 — Page 6

́FINISH OF THE STEWARD's Cup

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1953.

Finish of the Steward's Cup at Goodwood on July 28 between Palpitate (W. Snaith), No. 16, and Spring Day (3. Sime).

The Scottish "B" Division Faces Its Best Year

Says ANDY CUNNINGHAM

This week the great kick-off takes place in Scottish football. The vast armies of fans who Follow such clubs as Rangers, Celtic and Hibernian, are straining' at the leash waiting to rush to support their favourites.

But despite the "A" Division with its galaxy of stars, the main excitement of the season, will, I think, he provided by the "B" Division.

Just consider the set-up there. Of this season's 16 clubs, only Forfar and Stenhousemuir have never won promotion.

Motherwell.

Lánk. the Third

reduction in 42-a-wyck

Dundee United and St John-

THIS TEST RULE GIVES AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

Says DENIS COMPTON

When Len Hutton and Lindsay Hassett were walking out to toss at Headingly, Trevor Bailey absentmindedly put on his fielding flannels and boots. Tevor had become so accustomed to fielding first against Australia that he had forgotten to wait for the coin to be spun.

There was some reason for his lapse because in his previous elght Tests against them-five on the 1950-51 tour-England had won the toss and gone in first, only once.

1

Over a long period the toas advantage in playing second, if they were able to wait until evens up, but I have alway's and possibly fourth innings on the fourth innings they might wicket and wondered whether the scales turf which may be damaged by woll find that the

lost ita devil and become easier aro not tilted unfairly in favour normal wear and tear. of the captain who calis

for batting. correctly.

TOO BIG AN ADVANTAGE

There are exceptions to every rule, but generally my view is that in Test cricket the condi- tions governing covering of the

24 hours

I would prefer to soo the side going in first compelled to tako a third innings as well.

I would much rather see the pitch covered up to before the scheduled start, but lell unprotected from there on.

If they wished, they could This would guard the turf

days declare immediately but that against heavy rain some

would would be the end of their hat- ahead of the match but

for the match and they over- the most crucial. ilme.

In

the wet wanther

team whelmingly strong position to not begin take this gamble. going in first would their innings on a hard, dry wicket.

pitch offer too big an advantago leave it open to the weather at fine need to be in an

to the side who, by winning the

The follow-on rule may have produced more results when it ALWAYS A GAMBLE was first adopted, but, with The captain winning the toss present-day wickets and the could still send in his opponents, present day urge, for brighter the county games, but that is always a gamble, cricket in

which must because his

face most matches

are not If ruined by

the

weather .are second and fourth-or third, they h have to-follow on-innings brought to a definite finish.

pltch which may, for one de- reason or another. have teriorated from its original state.

men

foss, can have first use of it.

The laws for Test matches say that the plich shall be com- pletely protected against rain, if netessary for 24 hours before the advertised start or until play begins.

This means that except when so heavy, or rain has been covers so inadequate that water has seeped under them, the 1038 cuni captain winning the give his team first innings ou a

batting pitch good for

The fact that out of 102 Tests between England and Australia, Events at Leeds do not alter Hassett provided only the eighth my opinion on this subject. occasion of

sending a captain

a

1 repeat that exceptions only

in his opponents, shows bow help to emphasise the rule. The

at noi circumstances

Headingley rarely are the conditions

but under considered invourable. for bats-were exceptional,

MCC rules I am not allowed to men at the start.

After the first ball, however, comment on current Tests

until only the ends may be covered, the season is over. Therefore the telim taking

Another cricket law which conflicting opinions is weather damaging the that of allowing the team taking

the risks raises

wicket.

first innings, to enforce a follow That adds to their first

dison.

Its effect is felt most in the first class game.

Kilmarnock. Sheen's Park, wages, once signing dud start it stone have been active in sign-second innings face all

Now onlying players of repute and ex- Dundee United, Morton and dysbecuing, infectious. United-would you care to pick Share. "Redpath aid Aitkenhead (perience, the promintion clubs aut of that all have to re-engage. - lot?

last,

United have re-engaged their former centre, Albert Juliussen, Third Lanark bave unly from Berwick flangers, and have 3. think they are in that

reduce their weekly signed Henry Morris, also a mind you. I for)

that lightly

from East Fife. With Motherwell and Thirds will takewage bill in the hope that a centre.

Division Peter McKay at Tarnadice, they a lot of convincing that a secnnit one-year stay in "B" year "downstairs"

good thing

Stre

will Le

a will be enough.

Morton started out

WISELY HELD ON Both clubs have wisely on to their inainstays

Neither can afford year. than one season in the flat."

Jennifer Hart

"

I imagine that the follow-on was introduced to reward the by their superior

alde

who d

should be well supplied withToo Young" For cricket, had won the first round.

hopefully attack lenders.

That year with the same

inten- St Johnstone have engaged held ons, but have now realised that two "free" men from Aberdeen. than Ernie Ewen und Archie Baird. Inst going down is far easter more Bimbing ap again. In addition,They are hoping that youth will

successfully with lower, it cost the club quite a lot of blend

their non-successful | perlence, mons While Mother well players held gambie, at top wages of £11-a off signing for a time owing to work.

Australians On The

Road To Another Easy Victory

Swansea, Aug. 3.

Most clubs still expect to In- holding erease their staff after trial matches. That may be a bit late, but there is still plenty choice from the current "free" list.

of

BETTER DIVIDENDS Possibly the policy of Queen's Park and Arbroath, af develop- young team, with pay ing a better dividends.

Arbroath made a bold bid for promotion Just season but, like Queen's, lacked consistency. The Hampden club finished third in the table after a poor start.

This year, if their players realise that the not January the League beghts Australia's cricketers put themselves on the road to in September, and another easy win today when they gained a first innings their enthusiastic young team lead of 185 against Glamorgan and then got rid of sixy just pip the more faneled County batsmen for 62 in the second innings before stumps were drawn.

Neil Harvey captured the holiday mood and gave & spectacular display of quick scoring without sacrificing the principles of scientific batting.

sides. In the same breath would say: "Watch Arbroath."

Kilmarnock and Ayr United have been striving for years, season. Both fast quarter of the getting so far and falling in the have players capable of winning staying promotion, but lack power in the final dash home.

Of the others la "B" Division. who form the yearly hard core the middle or bottom

the hings closed It was his lunings of 100 which tour. but

due and txt' was was chiefy responsible for the just before Australian total of 386. In fact, afterwards the Australian bow- after his dimisul Australia losters came into their own,

In fact, when Pix wickets about their last six wickets for 85, 32

it seemed there does not seem much pros- last were down for 54 from the of which came

that Australia could claim the pect of a dark horse emerging wicket pair.

the from the Allons, Cowdenbeaths Chief milestones in Harvey's extra half hour and figh

and or Dumbartons to add spice to brilliant display wore 60 out of match today, but Woolier

out the promotion fight.

-(London Express Service) 71 in 59 minutes, 100 out of 133 Muncer patiently in 117 minutes, 150 out of 204 in time--Reuter,

160 minutes and 180 out of 240.

in 187 minutes.

It was his 10th century of the

tour and he cut the Glamorgan

attack to shreds,

ONLY BLEMIS11

Harvey might

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played

Pentathlon

Jennifer Hart's en- WAAA try for the Pentathlon, an event in which she stood an

chance excellent

of placing in the first three, has been turned down because she two months short of being "at lenst 16 years old."

is

Writes Jennifer, I'm dying to get back to Hongkong be. cause here 1 seem to be too young to enter most things."

However, she is en tered for the_WAAA__ Judor Championships to be held at Enfield She on September 5, will compete in three evonis-the 100 Yards, High Jump and Long Jump.

British Teams Break Women's Relay Record

Jon Henricks Acclaimed Ass

The World's Top Sprinter

have been Coughe just after pausing his 100

Tokyo, Aug. 3. Davies had Emrys

shown

Eighteen-year-oldi Australian Jon Henricks, winner of little more anticipation. It was Flarvey's only blemish and the 28,000 crowd duly acclaimed the 100 and 200 Metres Free Style titles in the Japanese him. Altogether he hit three National Swimming Championships, which ended on Sun- day, was acclaimed by swimming experts here today as the world's top sprinter.

A

in

In practice it favours the team who have enjoyed

the

-(London Express Service)

FIRST LESSON

Emmanuel McDonald Bailey, the world famous sprinter, seen us he has his tipst lesson from Coach Joe Egan during training at the Leigh Rugby Club for whom he has signed as a professional, giving vâ his

running career.

MIDDLESEX IN A STRONG POSITION IN MATCH BETWEEN CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS

London, Aug. 3.

Several county cricket grounds had to be closed today with packed Bank Holi day crowds inside enjoying cricket in brilliant sunshine almost throughout the day. The fight between the senson's leaders. Middlesex, and Sussex, at Hove, went strongly in favour of Middlesex, 346, who gained a first innings lend of 228 and then got a second innings Sussex wicket for 56.

Most

Kained

The

"(Two-day

first At Portsmouth: Royal Navy of the vice

Gloucestershire had gone from the wicket under the in-innings points against Somereet 303 for cight declared (Ains better of the wicket, especially fluence of hot sunshine but not at Bristol with a lead of 13. worth 170, Gourlay 60).

right am Army 102 for five if that has been covered up to until late in their innings did Colin Scott, their the start.

Middlesex show any great free offbreaker had is best per match),

At Derby: Derbyshire 238. Lat dom.

taking formance of the season

Warwickshire 387 for seven seven wickets for 42.

(Gardner 143, T. Dollery 99).-

Frequently the side who

and have to follow been dismissed cheaply by

cond

on

Edrich and Compton made the change in the state of the stand of 147 which took near-

they four hours, whereas Thomp wicket brought about by change in the weather.

CLOSE OF PLAY SCORES

At Bristol: Gloucestershire 221 for two (Graveney out 81). Somerset: 168 (Scott seven for 42.).

The following were. then close and 144 of play scores of first clogs | dot“ cricket matches played today:

At the Oval: Surrey 32B for anthree declared (May not

be

son und Bennett later only an hour to put on 79,

took

Sussex will be struggling

for

a time tomorrow to save innings defeat.

between

Their low score may not attributable either to very poor bowling. batting

or very goud

conditions but because of the they are forced in again while the wicket is bud.

DIMINISH ACCORDINGLY Their chances of saving the mately diminish accordingly, but

S. Africa Refuses

Visas To Kramer And Segura

Captown, Aug. 3. The American profes- sional tennis players, Jack Kramer

Francisco and Segura, have been refused visas to enter South Africa.

that It is understood

the Government refused the viza on a recommendation from, the Treasury because of currency restriellons.

The two players had arranged a three-week tour of South Afrih ten September 25.

The South African Interior Mindatar, Dr Eben Dorigos, told the organiser of the proposed professional tour by Kramer athers that the Union Government was averse to pro-

announced

Bowlers are ruling Chelmsford

At Canterbury: Hampshire

out 210 and 99 for three (Rogers

133. Constable 54). Notting- not out 57). Kent. 2ID (Cow-

uke hapushire 240 for seven (Simpdrey 57, Evans 71).

Al Leicester: Northampton- sop 68, Clay 801. game

At Chelmsford: Essex and Worcestershire with

Worcestershire 235 and 187 (Barrick 55, three for four). the advantage at present with shire 133 (Balley five for 43) Jackson

as Worcestershire and 107 Essex. 180,

92 (Clark seven six. Exex 169 Leicestershire Elley 15, Perks six for 40). for 33) and 122 for two,

At Sheffield: Lancashire 373 At Have: Sussex 118 and 30

showed 139 and 107 for six.

Trevor Bailey, who has saved

for

83.

England in two of this season's er 33, Trucman six for for one: Middiezex 340 (Denis Tests by his dour batting and 18) and 132 for six (G. Edrich Compton 74, W. Edrich

not out 9). Yorkshire 177 Thompson 60, Wood five for general all round play, had

Tattersall four for 25).

61)-Reuter. Avo-wickets for live runs s in Worcester's first innings.

2

spell

Two More Successful

He then hit a grand 75 which | |n was chiefly responsible for Essex gaining first innings points.

When Reg Perks took the last Essex wicket, it was the 2,000th He is of his first class career. the 21st bowler to do so but the Only first from Worcester. Bailey played him confidently.

holding are strong hand in the battle with Yorkshire as they have 373 and 132 runs for dlx wickets to their credit against Yorkshire's 177.

Lancashire

Π

In

Channel Swim

Dover, Aug. 3. ·

A 23-year-old Lehanese civil servant, T. Bleik, waded ashore at St. Margaret's Bay here tonight-the season's second successful Channel swimmer from France to England.

Crowds of holiday makers cheered as he splashed to the beach below the 300-foot high cliff,

of heavy seas.

MANGRUM WINS ALL-AMERICAN” Chicago, Aug.". Llyod Mangrun, the Amicel can Ryder Cup player; won the Cham- "All-American" Golf pionship today with a 72 boles fotot of 275,

London, Aug. 3.

It was curious that Yorkshire were not made to follow on, British women's Two

a course that might have brought

He had been in the water for | ture expert, crossed' from Cap teams broke the world and

Lancashire victory today: They

Gris Nez to Dover yesterday, for relay ⚫ record

three fessionals coming into the coun- found the pitch taking spin and 10 hours and two minutes.

Bleik, an amateur swimmer, the first Mexican ever to swim cach of 880 and taking away foreign | Illingworth claimed four of the

the Channel, six wickets which Lancashire who had made two unsuccessfu

Another Lebanese swimmer, Yards, at the White City exchange.

Plans were already weil ad- lost in their second knings for attempts before, left the French

taken cons! shortly after midnight | Osman Ghandour, WOS today.

vanced for the tour by Jack only 33 runs. The "8" team won the special Kim, Pancho Segura and

End swam most of the way in from the water yesterday Just four miles from the English event in six minutes and the Australians, Frank Sedg- Reg Simpson, the Notts Cap-thick mist.

Bielk gave up his first coast after swimming for 13. seconds, and the "A" team man and Ken McGregor, when thin, and his partner, John Sinished in six minutes and 49.8 It was

the Union Clay, punished the Surrey attack attempt in July last year and hours-Reuter, The old record

ard was Gaveramt had cefused to grant the Oval, taking only two and was forced to stop a few miles

visna to Kramer and Segura. scends. seconds.

a quarter hours to put an 189. off Dover a week ago because French irio who were also The organiser of the tour, Mr so keenly did they but that at Daanian Piza Boltram, a 35- seven minutes and 0.6

event were outclassed Marchant Davies, who is Pre-ope stage It took them only an the

year-old Mexican piryafçal cul, and Anished a long way behind sident of the Eastern Province hour to complete 104.

The

British "A" 1cam of An Lawn Tennis Union sold today

Trouble started for Notting- when Simpson running in tha: Minister advising bin of the hamstre Oliver, Enid Harding and Mrs he had received a letter from the Valerie Wynn

the repean for the refusal led for most

D. Davies added that he playing forward to stapes, but two ' attack regained |

Lother running the last relay hoped av ved udsigt at te full Tony Lock and was wamped,

In the morning Peter May Ford Konno of Honolulu lost; and he showed himself to be n

New York, Aug. 3. after Harvey's dis-

for the team, after good and he had cabled me today turned to form and hit 185 not C. teking him to make suggestione po

Mangrum is a professional at McConnon, heavily the 1,500 Metres Free Style to a strong competitor under pres

O'Shanter Country minished by Harvey

carlier, new Japanese star, 18-year-old sure.

Ho redeemed for Australia stages by N. Smalley and

for Surtty. He hit 17 four and baseball game played this after the Tam fook live wickets for 70 in his Katsuji Yamashita, but he re

มิ yard or two behind their ovome,

It was hoped to stage exhiu: shared, in stands of 120 with noon, the New York Yankees Club course at Niles, near here,

Championships wà. Anished with deemed himself on Sunday night whatever prestigo that country Slaman, who were ever more on how the dificulties might be out in four hours and 20 thinubes In the only: Major League lat spell and

theo Joan "A" rivals, got the measure of tion matches all all the Union's Bernard Constable and an umbeat St Lails Browns 11-3 lu where the another Australlan, John Mat figures of seven for 105. He is by winning the 400 Metres Free lost

tho Annkita Letague-Reuter.playad-Reuter, the world half-mile record

finished 02 with Eric Bedeot. mein centres-Rouler. the first bowlor this summer to Style in 4 mina. 37.2 secs.

Yoshio Oyakawa, of Honolulu. shall, performed miserably in take seven Australian wickets

the Olymple 100 Metres Back the 400 and 1,500 Metres events holder, Valerie Wyno, and kept cent

in front to win by about four In a County match.

Craig had the distinction Stroke Champlon, won the 50 in the same pool.

Henricks card that the float yards-Router

BRITAIN WINS of scoring his first 60 of the and 100 Meires Back Stroke

Championships in iimes of 30.8 bulbs of news photographers

Lockton, Aug 33 and 1 min. 7.2

seca. sorred his turn at the 50-empire

mark out that the water was a Beftain beat France in both respectively.

Ohio State University's Ameri. le choppy otherwise he works the men's and women's matches Cun Diving Champion, Jerry have made a better time in the waxes, the two-day sibetich con tests ended at the White City to- 100) Mctres

sixes and 28 fours

The second wicket stand with McDonald was worth 108. bul McDonald claimed only 40 of those runs.

Attempt To Swim.

Lake Erio Abandoned

Five other Japanese Championships will be taken

abroad.

DCLS

when

order

Harrison, had no trouble winning Hexels me to the 100 day,

points respectively.

of

the Springboard and High Diving | Metrus was 37.4 secs. Jusk ». HRUN The British mom son by 127 titles with 151.77 and 148.28 slower, than the Japanese points do 79 and the Brilla Cedar Point, Ohio, Aug. 3.

recond, but as enigut bino fraken women triumphed by 39 points Heavy seat today forced: Mr

"WITHOUT QUESTION" it with in Tulle more closer com to 59. William Sadlo, D 43-year-old grundather, to give up his at- Tetsua Hamuro, 1936 Olymple petition Dog in that 20 tones. His Roger Bannister, ran the half whếch not a nes?' record for the tempt to swim across Lake Erie, 200 Metres Breast Stroke Chris Carte 200 acres Free mite in one minus 50.7 coconta

Mr Sadlo, a physical education plan and one of Japan's top Stylo vps 2 mins 11 secs start.

Koonda convincing victory In BakuFmme matah

Et is expected that ibo will Instructor from New York, hnd swimming critics, said today the 400 Metro Free State withd plunged into the water

4 min 37.2 secs, performance, as prove to be his hush appearance

eft to swim the 30

at that Henricks

without

Bain Pelse, Ontario, in ar question the world's top 100 contrusted to his datent in the of the scooty. He did not go for miles Metres Fres Style swinimer 1,800 Meloos, expected to in the mko today when“ unottar

The youth from Sydany was fuence him to poncentrate an off in beleland miles, distances. United Chase Chatway won in *** dobar competing for the first time the shortes

acrpm the Lake to Cedar Point, S'kesxt on the American side...

before a capacity 3,000 crowd

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