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FAVOURITE FOR THE DERBY

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1956,

Now third favourite for the Derby, to be run on June 6 at Epsom, is Major Press Photo. R. Macdonald-Buchanan's Induna ridden by 0. Smirke.-Central

Young Sussex Set Cracking Pace

By DENIS COMPTON

I can't remember anything like it. promoters would surely be delighted.

Forget the Australians for the moment and look at the intriguing County Championship position which has developed in the first month of the season,

If there were big pools on cricket the

Just consider some of the results: Surrey,

the

County Champions, beat Glamorgan in two days at Cardiff and then licked the Australians.

balt This time last year Surrey and start-benten by MCC, almost Yorkshire had won half a dozen defeated by Derbyshire, and matches aplecel

li seemed,

after their

soundly thrashed by Northants- Worcestershire, who struggled

reer the foot of the table that the Champlona hati covered their winning touch. 1935, have already had a couple of good wins which might well Then they wire heavily have been four. Beaton 01 Nottingham ALIKI Agalast Sussex they were then ran int

batang benten by one wicket- or rather trouble at Leicester, before their hy a fine century by "young bowlers saw them through.

Jim" Parks.

Yorkshire opened with a good

A HARD SEASON

It looked like being a hard season of rebuilding this sum- mer. Instead, they race away like world beaters.

IT WILL TAKE A LOT TO ...

CONVINCE ME THAT CRICKET HAS LOST ITS SAVOUR FOR THE AUSTRALIANS

Says ARCHIE QUICK

In the absence of the Australians, It is my firm conviction that athletics would have supplanted cricket as the most popular sport in England this summer. The Australlans will not be here next season, the glamour of the Olympic Games If it will still be felt, and we shall see if the long reign of King Cricket has ended. hus, the medium of television, plus two or three magnetle personalities like Gordon Pirie, Roger Bannister and Chris Chataway, will have been directly responsible for the downfall,

Nida, What is surprising, however, is the statement By Norman Von controversial Australian professional golfing star, that his game has taken the place of cricket in Australia. That is, indeed, hard to believe, Cricket is as much a religion to an Aussie as Rugby football is to a Welshman. True, top class State cricket is a diminution all too rarely played In Australia, but there has never appeared to he of interest in the club game.

Exom

Cowdrey,

Loker.

Lock,

Here are some strong words knowledge und not h-carsay thing like this: Richardson,

Norman, dynamic

the But it will take a lot to. con-Graveney, May trouble-shooter in

Evans the black vince me that cricket has lost its Watson. beret: "Cricket in Australia is savour for the Australian. To Appleyard, Statham and Tyson. a decadent game; it has lost its

On the

Trucmen, me the only equivalent would

tringe: appeal and no longer pulls in be tee hockey or speedway re- Wardle, Halley Simpson. the youngsters. The Test series plucing Soccer in Great Britain. Sucking out like a sore thumb

is the fact That create interest because of Press quoted Von Nidn's remarks to

England's big- and radio ballyhoo.

Hilchle Benaud, the Australian

gest headache is

is to And un "One of the reasons is that cricketing all-rounder.

Peter Richardson, and

pair. beter's there are no Ponsfords, Kip- pools - Do

the ~pooted

idea.

captain, a run-getter paxes or Bradinama in Australia Youngsters in each State are with

hal asset of additional or Hobbs, Sutcliffes, Huttons, still trying Lo muke Shemeld bel

being left-hied, is a virtual in their certainty, I should think Vezitys, Larwoods and Ha-Shuid grade wicket monds in England, The per-

to his partner is

be is n sonalities are missing.

oferent matter Graveney, Wat.

st Cowdrey, Bailey. and Simpson are all in the running. Simpson, the Noltingham skip- beeper knows the job best and the

match is on his home ground,

GOLF BOOM "Golf is booming in Australo

thousands

from

Melbourne t Perth."

罪

Brisbane Sydney

because Peter Thomson won Two of the world's most at

Open Championship two tractive

the

yours

do

I suppose Norman knows what he is talking about. He says he has seen all this hap- pening; that it is first hand

of course,

15

to

в

Who dir-

The outstanding importance

have batsmen In succession, That has struggling for runs this season. caught the sporting imagination They are Peter Moy, of Surrey, Down Under. Instead of taking who has been named as Eng-

This opening problem is vital, cricket bats out into the public

bieland's

for if there is an early Austra captain ugnia for the

Jan

Idwall break-through, Match parken the youngsters take golf First Test at Nottingham,

could Klubs and

his helpmates cast and Nell, Harvey, the great Aus- and practise. They catà

forest through the side ke their own; they don't |tralian left-hander. it on

fire. They must be timed early of that

team. Hood a

be

into form Lawn tennis is Until George Cox, and also

gainst the MCC at Lords little on so that the England middle- very useful left-arm stam bowl-falling away too because every-

batsmen' Sat er Jin Wood.

une has gone over to the pro-Harvey had aggregated only 81of-the-innings fessional circuses,"

As for shielded from the new ball. six innings. runs in May had infalled only 308

be runs in 15 knocks147 in his last ten!

of the amateur boxing tourna Harvey, nutomalle choice for any Test ment between London and the matter his form, for he is al-Combined Services at the Royal

Albert Hall, London,

was to ways kely to break out in

have been the influence scoring vein as he did at Lords,

bring to bycar on the while he is still the finest of would

Boxing Association deep-fielders. Then there amateur

Commillee in choosing is his experience. Although he Selection

ver team for Russlo. the first 8-1 Win Over is only 27 this is his third tour

This

International Moscow this month, but a

a set Mohun Bagan

May is a different problem.

circunstances unfortunate He has been nominated for one frustrated the six-man vigilance Test only compared with Hut-

ommittee. ton being chosen for the whole champions had to call off for

series last time, The Selectors

various reasons Flyweight do not want to be Torry Spinks because of a cold, obviously saddled with 40 out-of-form

The only defeat so far was by Hampshire.

Then for the first time they felt the need for experience in

SOCCER

win over Northants. then fell of the moment in county cricket their batting. In a good position, Red China Scores

to their old rivals, Lancashire.

Probable Starters

And Jockeys For The Derby

London, June 4.

--the

Which brings us to the learn

3mm "babes." Stansex Parks, at 24. is their most ex- perienced batsman. Robin Marlar at 25 19 their captain —

Worcester- months older than

Ichordon--and Rhite's ter Don Stuth at 31 must be the professional youngest RO

among the counties.

calcula-

Sussex have unset tions more than once in recent

yenra.

they were dismissed for 55 In their second innings. Even so, scraped Hampshire only just hine.

On other ocensions Sussex have Rurised everyone by free scoring. Jim Parks, out of touch and luck in Pakistan, 1 right back in the groove,

rale

Calcutta, June 4.

The People's Republic of China soccer team beat Mohun Bagan Calcutta, Senior Division We've always admired

Champions, by eight Jim's League ability in Middlesex-he has so goals to one in the first of a often given us food cause-in-series of exhibition matches here I was a shock when a team variably making attractive runs today.

In the Bank Holiday fixture.

China led 4-0 at halfume. talent finished 1of considerable

If he "toughened up" his The

Chinese

which Thirty probable starters the foot of the table in 1940,

team, he must

arrived here in May to play and jockeys for the Derby and 16th in 1949: then rocketed batting a litle

surprising high aimost

on the list of England Stakes, Britain's premier second,

Surrey in 1953.

possibles; and his brilliant field- turf classic to be run DVOU

ing is an extra asset.

from Parks, Apart

Sussex a halt miles one and

have been splendidly served by Epsom Downs on Wednes. Ing

their DCV! opening pair, Don day, June 6, are:

Smith and Alan Oakman.

Don was in and

of the out Sussex side for years, and more than once must have despaired of ever making the grade. For his eventual "graduation" shrewd young skipper.

'Atlas (W. H. Curr), Horn- Bleu bean (J. Mercer), Sacre (R. Fawdon), Dirso Boy (H.

They slipped back the flow- advanced 10 year, and fourth In 1955. But 1955 mark- ed the end of the illustrious carrers of Juhn Langridge and

Sprogue), Ai-Mohunnah (T. M. Moore Favoured

Tenareze (1. Flavien),

Burns),

Doy

Nimrod IV (J. yasbere)

Firate King (T. Gosling), Par To Beat Pompey

Oroma

Measure

(A

(E.

Breasley), Full

Smith), Buisson

Ardent (R. Poincelet), Royal

Splendour (E. Cracknell),

Sloney Lety (E. Mercer). Mon-

Al Harringay

London, June 4. Yolnade Pompey.

the

passes a vole of thanks

Don

to his

ال

of England.

captain

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cf

Four

Owen

!

*

1:1

National

Reilly

Dick

and

and continued failures | Bantamweight

Lightweight Injuries. by the elegant Peter could mean because of hand, eye and teeth his being deposed, with Michael Cowdrey the likely choice, In McTaggart because he hand to go

to his brother's wedding. fact, I believe May would ask

was last biggest blow of all, Welterweight to be dropped as he

Nick Gargano, European, against the Philippines in the season before he ran into form. Empire and National Champion, preliminary round of Olympic SINGLE WEAKNESS because of overwork at too many soccer matches on June 3 and

engagements recently. In adell.

half walkover. 6 was given a wa

ot the The

the other Englund cannot afford to have tion, International

Football Federa-one single

attraction, weakness against Welterweight

Pte tion turned down the Phillp these fighting Australians. Terry Gill, of the Army, was

in also unfit. pines to postpone the matches Sentiment must play no part to June 15 and 17.-Reuter. the selections and with so many Thus the ranks of the Champions were players at the disposal the National Selection Committee can be reduced to one Dave Stone, the choosey without being panicky. Battersea Light-Welterweight, The eleven for the Nottingham who

scored two outstanding Test will be announced next successes in Poland cartier ja Sunday.

It should be some- month. And he was on the

- "wrong" side for he boxed

London civilian although he started his National Serv

Australian Wins no Junior Motorcycle

Don's

scam

Nollher David Sheppard Hubert Doggurt spotted potential as a left arm bowler, but Marlar saw in him a successor to Jim Wood.

than Smith took

once he was

moro

70

con.

reflected

Trophy Race

(W. Snalth),, Indurza (Trinidad Terror'.

"fights Ameri.wickels cheaply Smiřice), Rolstar (. Eddery), can Artble Moore for the World given his hendi Inst season. That Australian, amaiched a dramatic Articulate (D. Smith),

Light Heavyweight Boxing succes gave him greater

fidence which is now Pilot

Goodheart (no Jockey),

at the Harring in his baiting Championship Ardent Lindley), (J.

here

tomorrow, nigh

night, Knight (no jockey), slephanotis

1 on favourite. (K. Gethin), Idle Rocks (Clay Moore is 3 tu

Green

ton).

Rickaby).

archu

Pompey faced tremendous

Moore

+ BATTING POSITION

me of the

Indian Riflemen Matched With Local Marksmen

DEST DISPLAY

HL

the Army, a fortnight ago, Douglas, Isle of Man, June 4,

bout with Lance-Corporal Ken Kavanagh, small, wiry

Tommy McGuinness was a re- peat of their ABA Final; with victory on the last lap of the

victory again going to Stone, although it must have been gruelling mountain circuit here the 1956 Junior (350 cc)

elow thing. It went to a points Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Raco

News have been received by decision this time compared with today.

Mr Wong Bor, Hom, Secretary the referee stopping it in the Riding an Italian Moto Guzzi,

of the Hongkong Rifle Associo-third round at Wembley. Kavanagh, hurtled round the world's toughest motor cycling tion, from Mr Minoru Anzal course at an average speed of Chief Director of the National

Another winner in Poland 89.20 mph (143.69 kph) to fach Rifle Association of Japan, that across the line first. The favour-

the Indian Rifle Team which

was Light-Mdidleweight-Terry Bin Ites,

Lomas

completed a very muc Johrs has just Surtees, who had led for six of cessful shooting tour in Japan Colling, of West Ham and his me bout with Corporal Ted Balter-

har Souththe seven laps, had both relire, will be malving in the Colony was to have been the even

-China Mali Special

this morning by Thai Airways ing'e highlight, But Batteriam, on their way back to India.

WILD too Whilst here, the team which is under the leadership of Dr match

Thunderbolt (F. Duur), odds against a world class fighter Oakman was raised to the Gilles De Retz (F. Barlow) who has held the title since No 3 batting position by Mar Chilham (G. Lowla), Montavel

1052 and has designs on the ler. Then one day was pressed Order Palmer), Amilation (L. Piggott), King David II (J. World Heavyweight crown laid into the role of opener. He liked the job and has been there ever since. Massard), Lavandin (R. John-side by Itucky Marciano, ston), Cash and Courage (W. Pomper na punching power, The Sussex comeback rather

speed and courage, but he lacks reminds Fighter Pilot is a doubtful the class and experience of the African's recent advance,

has who and 39-year-old runner, Goodheart GreeTI

When Dudley Nourse and Os and matriculated in Ardent, Knight only run it rain matured

tired everyono thought the of gore chats the course which at pres the hard school

Springboks were in for a bad sent is firm, Each carries nine glory for 20 years.

run. Instead the new blood_gave

to Pompey was 19 before he was match-winning zest

South stone (120 pounds).—Reuter.

coaxed into the ring. The limit

African cricket. of his experienco is 25 nights," They found a group of young outstand- featuring 22 quick knockout players, who, if not

Moore,ing as individuals, blended all- Wins and two defeats.

enthusiasm, on the other hand, has had 148 round talent with contests, winning 38 the easy and a high standard of ex

[cellence in the field. way and losing 22.

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CALLOVER

Closing

ot prices

today's Victoria Club callover on the Darby were:

18-2 Lavandin; 18-2 Pirate King; 21-2 Induna; 100-7 Buls-

and

On tho зате programme, the អក Ardent: 100-8 Articulate Wally Thom will defend

Tenarez; 18-1 Full Measure; British Welterweight Champion- and 20-1 Cash and Courage: 25-1 ship against Peter Waterman, Afllation Order, King David II who has a great chance to be and Gilles Do Reiz; 28-1 Rols- come Champion at his first at- lar; 33-1 Pearl Orama; 40-1 templ.--China Mall Special. Stephanotis; 30-1 Idle Itocks

AUG

ASS

Hombeam, and

Sloney "Lev

Montavali 100-1 and upwards others,

There was some keen specu

French Fencing

allon in a busy seariot for Champion Killed

avor two hour, most support being for the favourile, Levan- din, backed to win £20.000.

Next best backed horse was

In Inter-Club

Contest.c

TENNIS TOURNEY

Indian Player Qualifies For Third Round

A

I

and

Injured anet Lance- Thornton, of Corporal Brian

astrous results to himself. a local team a Collins gave the best display of

Drobny's Eye Much jee, have a friendly Epsom, was called in with dk

1

Better After

Treatment

with

on,

tomorrow.

by the Hongkong Rifie the evening and his heavy men punching to the jaw and body teams will consist of six men cach and the firing will be 08 stopped Thornton in the second London, June 4. shots at 50 metres in the prose round. Colina is a great pros It was a pity Spinks one of Jaroslav Drobny (Egypt), the position under the International Pet

The In this nest of Flyweights-was 1054 Wimbledon Champion, sald Shooting Union Rules. today his right eye was much dian rife team. is comprised

absent for the Scot, Sapper better after treatment hemy for some of the finest shots in In-Andy Ambrose, his intendal double vision.

dia and the match is expected opponent, was most Impressive He consulted a specialist and

only dwell be keenly contested. The and we could elven

two injections. competition will be held at the what might have been. Drobny was troubled by the Hongicong Gun Club as this is

There

19. some 'curlous 19- complaint while playing in the the only Shooting Club in the

In amateur boxing, and fereeing Surrey Grass Courts Champlon- Colony at present which has in one bout we saw. the official ships last week. He thinks it 50 metres Range,

wave back a fighter whose rival was altting on the lower rope, Helpless The may have bem but not "down," but if he was

was

originated when he was playing

ico hockey for Czechoslovakia In 1937. -Reuter,

C. S. Wang Leaves For FIFA Conference

6 COD Are RAOC Rifle Champions

unable to defend himself the re-

fereo should have stopped the

contest not

recently. returned from on the ilverarvs gloves

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COD Shooting team Neither of the yetarlet, counting has

With #porsibly trip to Hayo today qualified for the

Singapore after a very success. Induna, supported to win £17.-

third round of the Men's Singla The Chalman of the Hang- tour, during which they won Moscow as an incentive theo 000.

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June 6, the last fight, London bod drawn Eze, one of the

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| match, do round Arie Hoverheat Britain's 8. Sari, B7) 513 Auger kll" tour Europe, and StevikthaRK, Cummmmder 1. Honakong Bruce WellTLAT, now de EUU) After Usa Conference Mtaining them to lunch in the six, but Britain formor

civilians

banicon at 1:30 pm. brightest star, ex European Bet, ped, Rolstar to 20 to one (from suburbs yesterdaya y 0-0, 1-7; 6-3LMANN (21) and Tenureze down to 100 The violin, Andre Touzaed- In his first round matchs if to pegotiate for flegt-cinas con Kowloon Garbon hadex hdw bout, won his bout on points

[dis vis (from 28 to one).

died in a Parin hospital shortly Babod, beat Britain's D Enge Unental tourns to come to Hoog prosed all mention to be pre- after being knocked down twice

by East Loudonor. Peber, 111, r | HONGKONG Final call-over will be held after themineeldents France | Land | byn: 0-3, Franco | kong next season, to play He conta There will be over,

mawili be away for three morgen, trophies on view. tomorrow. Evening.--iteuber;"

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