BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC PROSPECT
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JULY
MEET BARCLAY PALMER -THIS PARSON'S SON IS TOUGH
Says GEORGE WHITING
Poking around in search of Olympic Games hot-shots the earnest inquirer can bump into all sorts of sporting phenomena.
For instance, I have just been watching a great grandson of General Booth, the Salvation Army founder, come charging home from interviewing a bishop and start throwing 16lb. of Czecho-Slovakian iron at a compost heap in a parsonage garden at Bromley. He does it 200 times a day.
His name is Willem Barclay, bronchial Livingstone Poun.r.
24-year-old younger
lie is the games
Auti
The 68. Ain, vicar of St John
the Evangelist.
372
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down
sister's
He
performed
Ha to decide the shot 5ift, in his first inter-
violin Picked national.
prodigiously in Moscow, Prague, Bucharest nod Bordeaux. Progressed from 44f1 to 546, i cne stesen, and achieved 54ft. 2in. In the AAA Championships
the White City recently
Or
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tavo
5. Gf1. of
of games.
"Sprinted 100 yards In 13 At a hadse
when I wan seven, splenulilly
proportioned COVIN
Mad un tall stone, he looks up from Took up soccer when 1
tu JAL diminutive school.
Anci 5ft.
. at 6 7, brother and gumnes
Ein-poor tle mite.
almost
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"Bright boy. Also wretched ittle buy Contracted obscess And this is the chap who, the right tible when i ww
You know after only 18 months of serious
practically Cripple, will competition,
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treated Britain the Olympic lor
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down bars Jusl coine Oxford after taking a theology
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measle
ALIMUTAN
Micctical rule will repent that. A miracle.""
INTERRUPTION
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ARMY SPORTS
PARADE
*." 1956. `
The Champagne Toast in the Spot of Honour at the Top of the Sports Parade this week is "Tom Broadbent of 11th Infantry Workshops, REME". His magnificent per- the formance in walking round the Island to victory in Walkathon last Saturday makes him one of the most welcome guests we have ever had in our weekly parade.
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FOUR-POINT PLAN FOR BRITISH SOCCER
SIR STANLEY ROUS HITS OUT AGAIN
NICHOLLS By ERIC
You can't keep a good idens man down. In the days when things weren't ter- ribly rosy in Britain's soccer garden, Secretary Sir Stanley Rous, along with his fellow FA councillors, was branded as "old fashioned", devoid of ideas to lift British soccer out of the mire. In actual fact Sir Stanley is quite a guy.
Last season he shook the world in general and the Football League in parti- cular with his revolutionary proposals for a new National League and for the cut- ting of dead-wood in the football forest.
stalca:
His was a truly courageous achievement and there tine Sir Stanley recs in Winning is important, but not if early
was a glow of pride in the hearts of the many Army folks who lined the route...... and particularly the last 500 yards
as Broadbent strode to the winning line.
up
in
it has meant the If a band had suddenly struck REME when
his regimental march theod of a hard and punishing col)- Scotsman from Sek Kong could Lexst For our Colony and South not have finished the gruelling East Asian Boxing Champion it course la more majestic style, was bells of a very different kind
of when he
at the putis
married WES and even the most spectators could not resist jbip-|week-end, ing in the cheering thut greeled
Dinning
great Barclay Palmer"s
has enjoyed his triumphant arrival in Wan- They sprout in all directions,
chai flanked on either side by popularly during his time athleticndly and theologically
motor cyclist of the Hongkong Hongkong and his name on
been At the moment, however, they
boxing bu has Police Forge.
usually favourites ure chiefly concerned with sur When the
were enough to pull out the crowds. passing the $71.
being discussert before the race 61⁄2 in. Euro-
He has always been
เน pera
PCCOTIL erf C'ercho- The name
Brodbent was | Astic of
entertainer
evin and in slovakin's Jiri Shobla,
fuct when things have gone against never mentioned according to himself he didn't him he has shown a ring sense think very much of his own of sportsmanship. chances at that stage.
Army boxing Walking
partieulurly fin 111 fact boxing fans In every distance events ... leu
the Colony wift Confer D even for thejoin with
me in wishing the Muny oľ
young couple a long and happy life together,
Next, he hopes in attain 0081. in litre for Melbourne, where our 11-cvsidered "frid" com- petitors will be reaching out in honest endeavour for the as yạt unnaided world meord of gift. 4in thrust by Amerien's Parry at Lo Angeles Int
AI this tagge we
Ohren interrupted by another miracle -- when Barclay Palmer only Just
unoffending! mat Bed my
with [001
khae camion-bali. "Come with me," command- Pubner, In tones Taking advantage of the escaped Barclay
that will one I persunaled him to keep sull
day bitster the five BH
mitutes whil ITIV unrighteous from a pulpit. gu} talked ofk,
bellet
the garden, where thats energetic "AU 13 I earned W.11.P. was young man immediately began rowing for his house in his first heaving
4516. chumb-bell year at Monkton Combe School, puspended on a 2001 reachun Lanet
rope from That he 23144
Next, skippering one of the vicuruge ems—like still can reach) virtuoso rank-near Bath,
the school at hockey, playing | pushing a child on a swing. lock forward at Rugby, co-
ing at Rugby, stæver, hockey.
lawn erick:, sowing,
tenus,
table termir. discus, Janel, triving Tyson-like whizz-bungs
sprinting
basketbal at grieket, dabbling in athletes. and getting really serious about jawn tennis
Also that he could CITY) Living a pianist any day he likes.
French to boogle THE
LOT.
An astonishing catalogue. and if the above recital appears to be somewhat scrumbiid 1 cuti only pleadi written i down in a whirlwind,
8
11
MEETING
He tossed his cannon-bell la the direction of the cabbages. the He did hund-springs on Town Then he ordered me to his sister's bicycle, side in the wrong direction down one-way street in Broenley, pull up at the local pub, and meet the boss Harry Burne.
Won the tenk singles last week of
Collapsed Lern overnight Broke school shot record wh 44th next day. Makes me sound conceited ass.
the Army-REME.
So 1 met Harry Burts Conimisakened that I have
Signal. rally
ol Interested
diminutive muscle-man 211 Became
bolis vigour who Ex athlettes-disetis, javelin, shot, went up to Oxfort in 52. Got
panded his chest, expounded vl American the glimmering
purpose und potential of John weight training and handed technique
coach,
note explaining that trained
under Then Jeffery. Stamp you know, Frunz
legendary Grock athlete called Milo had started 11 4) by Marvellous coach.
1501. erling *
bull cuit ubout on his shouldery
Two hours with the explosive W. B. L. Palmer leaves you
lapet!
for respect with
Christianity-but muscular also leaves you in no condition to marshal frets and present well ordered account of the proceedings.
from
"John Savidge, Britain's best shot putter, announced his re- tirement, and I interpreted that
personal
challenge to make the Brilish
Our Mr Paimer 1oyed Intu the drawing-room, hustled me into the Vicarage garden, | as whipped off his Achilles singles myself to prosent a large and lawny Lorso to the afternoon sun and began tossing a 181b, shot intu the air like a cricket ball
team."
11
me
1
Well, where Milo left off, William
Barclay Livingstone topmer
looks like beginning. When I tottered out, he was playing games with lumps of iron, and heaving a 500it, set of dunb-bells ali over the Bova Bell Hotel.
it--
the
mačke from trouble that
Barclay Palmer after recovering kind of stomach 1932. "Bon Toronto, March
Induced his friends to advie Weak
useless." he
him LX-
for
all quit
strenuous plained "Came to live with | sports for
Against keeps Liverpoo! slums Germany at the White City last parents Skinny.
Chesty. Probably
he putt (put?: pufted?) your
and
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Would anyone like a nice plate of nails for breakfast?
Soccer Starts To
-London Express Service).
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Itself Out Of The
By JOHN MACADAM
Kick
Rut
After all this razamataz of blinking into television screens al the golfers skelping a small white ball in the Open, the tennisists smacking a larger white one at Wimbledon, and the cricketers hitting a red one in the Tests, one of the calmer delights is to switch the darn thing off, and just think about football.
Despite the fact that we are in what is laughingly called high summer, there is nothing very odd about this, for most of the players will report to their clubs this month from now --- week to prepare for the season that kicks off in less than a August 18, to be precise,
It is not easy to conjecture, the game these what
success
the Football continue to miss, Leoque will have in its chase
after the missing
millions
of
spectators for, truly, the grind-
millions will
A GREAT CHANCE
There was a great chance for of-the-mill programme between
their August 10 and May 1 next the League clubs to back apart altogether from Cup-ties Management Comralttee's pro- divisions that of would have given the game the
blood transfusion needed.
and representative; matches - offers soccer to the point sallely and beyond,
posal for four
The fact is that League foot- ball has got itself into a deep
rut from which only a handful
is
11 11 from the geld governed by the masVES of urinformed dictatorial directors, who con players Rete from their but listless
save-a-point per formances.
can
this ruse
had.
long gruelling sport well fruined export. the entrants in
taken puri cover
in anything like it before and that includes
Arst Broadbent. This was his experience of cupeljive walk- ing over long distances and in view of the excellent time returned, there are Biany
who thini he should
give serious consideration to making further study of the spurt for which he shows such natural aptitude.
how
TOUGH GOING
3
fans
K
and
F
GREAT SUCCESS
"Since when has roller skat. ng been the prerogative of „33 General Hospital? asks group of Indignant Sappers in A tote 10
# wouk. me this zeems that in recent months a of energeile young number
have been regular engineers performers on wheels and if um to lake their own RSSES*** ment as accurate
they are pretty hot stuff'.
The Walkathon took place at what is probably the most try-
While the Combined Services big part of the year and during Inter-Unit Golf Tournament the
hours from irst four
continues to make good pro- o'clock to 7 P
the sun and
gress and there is a great the high temperature supped battle going on for a place in the strength of the competitors. Broadbent suid that these early the closing rounds i sluges were the hardest and pri ed to hear-in an indirect
sort of
way-thet I tough
goinghetat trophy that he found
for unit be reached Aberdeen
important event in the late evening.
mer sporting calender.
ОТ БИГ-
there is no most this
our
sum-
At that stage, and until Ken-
The competition still has some kly Town was reached, the
weeks to run and we look for- for the Jeal was ward
Lhat to hearing struggle
the intense,
the flut but once on
the soldier forged ahead, walk-organisers have obtained a suit. and able cup or shield for this most determination with ing
Jormuner balancing his affort with sense popular inter-unit of judgment that belled his in- Any donors? experience of this kind of com- petition.
to
дяче
Service Those proposals received the ferece decisions being flouted, Sir
is still a serious dia- But Stanley. I feel, speake coldest of cold shoulders.
for all advantage. The Service authorl- Sir Stanley was not dismayed. who have the best interests of ties might be asked to consider, Now in his forthright manner the gume at hert when he whenever possible giving per- be has hit out again." (FA Year
Such
behaviour con mission
catrants who Book, Heinemann,
This scarcely be too harshly deplored. first-class players to appear on Saturday after- ncon for the nearest sentor club to where they happen to be stationed A regular mid- week Kaca afternoon in all units would also be of immenso value.
a four-point plan the reducing it means losing self-respect, not of League and Cup
Axturas TO
to to meation public support." make room for more matches against oversens teams; friendly Kames to replace the traditional Arial matches before each SERBON, the three Services to be aked to allow first-cinas players on National Service to appear re- Kularly on Saturday afternoons for the nearest senior club to where they are stationed, and
serten national youth league or
lo
of regional youth leagues cater for youngsters not ready for first or reserve team football. BRIGHTER FIXTURES
and
werk
Well spoken, Sir Stanley! FOUR-POINT PLAN The programme of League and Cup matches, at all levels, might be reduced in number, to "A new muonal youth league leave at least four match days-or better all, a series of the season, for the regional youth leagues should during
of matches against be formed. Some clubs are be playing overas loams, or some other ginning to suffer from a surfeit of talented young players who unusual event,
On two dates during the fort
are not yet ready for Inclusion ore the night before start of each in the first or reserve icams
club's first
These and re-
would Leagues be allowed teams might
provide a reliable supplement to the FA Youth Challenge Cup Competition, and enable young- ters to play more competitive
with fco:ball
people of their
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SON Dut
serve
Sir Stanicy says that improved to play friendlies' gunst other clubs of their cholee — again organisation plus brighter
can perhaps some of them would be more Imaginative fixtures help to overcoNE some of the overseas vides,
of these mulches The times dieullies, but that in the long run what counts is the quality would be arranged so as not to he clash with other seasonal eveals of the football. "I'm suris,"
thes districi. They
WAUK reasons 121 says, "that me of the
trial to schoolboy and implice the present club people flock youth games Is that they feel matcher, though a percentage of would tril be ree:ipts they are likely to provide play the
fresh unib allocated to deserving which
is skilful. altraciive."
In an attack on bad tempers, "old soldier" thetics, and of re
sporting an other charities,
The
and training gap Ir. experience caused by National
HORSE RACING
Law
May
Military
Stay Unbeaten
Says RICHARD
BAERLEIN
London.
Opinions among racegoers are now sharply divided between Messmate, Military Law and Skindles Hotel as to which is the best two-year-old of the current season.
Skindles Hotel is the least inviting as a future proposi- tion, for he is bred purely for sprinting and there is no scope for him in European racing after the end of this
Henson.
performance National
чудя
I doubl #f he In any case could cope with the other two at aix furlongs
Law's Military
the when winning Congratulations to the
Breeders' Produce Stakes womittee responsible for the really the most impressive of
urrangements 01 the Royal ang two-year-olds scen Army Pay Corps Annual Swim-season. ming Gula last week.
It was almost impossible believa thurt. 41.2 strength- sapping miles lay behind him as he drove himself relentlessly tu the finishing line. He was cheered every inch of the way during the last few
Anished yards and
com-
The whole show was a great success and I think this wus Lo The hundred due in great measure
the a popular fact that in
programme winner in the almost fantastic planning every effort was made time of a hours 21 minutes 31 to open the proceedings on un exciting note and then to keep seconds.
Listeners to Rediffusion heard Toms comments a few seconds after he had crossed the win Jung line. When asked how he felt he showed a real ability to sum things up in energy con serving fashion, "I'm thirsly, hungry, and tired" he said, and when asked if he would do it all again he replied "I think would".
It
ON THE BIT
this
He was on the bit the whole way and Joe Mercer appeared to be toying with the opposition at half way.
it there. If that was the plan Goza Tune
rucceeded admirably and there wasn't a lull from start to finish.
the in
He slammed a useful coll 13 and, although he
from Wis receiving 91b second, he had a bit more hand than the three-length victory would suggest
in his first race Military Law Anished only third at Ascot to beaten a Fulfer and Crepello, head and three-quarters of a
1 was delighted to see some originality in the selection of prizes for the various events. Like others I feel the Lime- honoured practice of handing out miniature cups and medals that length, and it may bc asked are scor lost da followed too why Fuifer is not fit to be com- blindly and on this occasion it
pared with him. Well done, Tom Broadbent was refreshing to see Items of yours Wie a performance practical value among the cups that brought proud satisfaction and trophies on the prize table.
AD excellent afternoon'a to everyone connected with Army
entertainment. aport
Before leaving the walking race lat 15 give a big pat on the
Army and Colony soccer fans back to all those soldier athletes who showed the right spirit by will remember Len Tiger Casey, entering at all. From the casual the brilliant and tenacious full- individual entry, to the team of back who was a most successful
the Granger eight from 33 General Hospital, Casey-Welts defence during the they all deserve our applause.
1953-54 season. SPECIAL COMMENDATION
The
Cornerstone in
Len, who had already played in the Ainateur Cup Final at
SOCCER PERSONALITY
Fulfer, however, was at that colt. time a fully experienced while Military Law was big and totally backward. In view of his condition,
Was quite amazed by the performance he gave to gain a place that day.
I
Even at Sandown the other way day he appeared a long
the short of his best and is likely to be an even better colt next time he is seen on a race- course.
He is a hardy,
tough colour
not
class company.
has Court Martial, his sire. produced no end of winners in
this
NO COMPARISON
magni-
for
A special word of commenda- Wembley before coming to and д most impressive in- lon must however be reserved Hongkong, s now a Chelsea dividual altogether. The breed- for Set Jones of 27 HAA Regt stalwart, and after being on the ing is quite sound and there is RA and his daughter Hazel who
for a long time with no reason why he should sideitnes both Bnished the course, Sgt in a nasty knee injury he is look-stay a mile next season in top- Jones is of course on experiencing forward to the new season od walker and there is little with a special keenness and doubt that he could have finished dour determination to maks the much higher in the placings if top grade...The reason?...
the past few seasons but I doubt From long experience of he had decided to break the well it's the most Important of if any of his previous offspring
Soccer people, 1 meeting with
family partnership. However, he all...He has just been married. will be equal to (cll You that for evETY and Hazel stayed together and Congratulations from Hong-ficent col
bent board-supported manager will by good judgment, endurance, kong have already been
I om quite prepared | his eyes firmly Oxed on the sky,
and mutual determination to Stamford Bridge.
Military Law to go through the But the dichards would have there are 20 patient drones
finished thi -heart-breaking
rest of the season unbeaten, no and the plan whose job is to keep the costs course. Congratulations to both
matter the company in which none of it nhelved in the meantime.
down and the team away from on a grand show, When I wrote of it before last
the relegation zone.
organisers of the
And to finish this week we he runs. event of such adventurers ns Stanley season's League "Parliament"
made very satisfactory arrange have another word on football. Cullis, of Wolves.
A famous football personality Matt Busby there were high hopes for It. Manter toeticians like those I ment for refreshments along the
To compare him with Mess- have mentioned-like Doncaster route but of Manchester United, and
that doesn't prevent In Great Britain has been fol- Out with the Old Guard Rovers' Peter Doherty--den't do
us saying n special word of lowing the development of one mate la un impossible propost- Leslie McDowell, of Manchester On with the Newt that was it. Where are the younger ones thanks for the thoughtful and with great thoroughness and has priced his connections with his
of
Messmate obviously sur- last season's Army players tion. City, seem capable of rescuing the slogan, The
reactionary to follow them with bold, con- much ppreciated scaleibution
and writing that he easy Ascot victory stated elements who, year after year structive ideas that will put a which 27 HAA Regt RA, made intends to take a close personal fairly be assessed unill he has yote their dead-wood sides back Jerk Into the great game? at Stanley. Several competitors Interest in the player's career as been out again. There will bo considerable into the tournament, for which
and officials took the troub 14 interest in Alee Stock's Impact they have been so often proved You have heard and
The horses which finished comment on this pleasant ittis soon as he returns to the UK
from Hongkong,
behind him at Ascot have a very. the Second Division
Cyril gesture and I am sure the with incompetent, quletened it to a plenty of 41-year-old
gentle
The player himself will be poor record to date, while those Leyton
Orient,
Washbrook at Leeds.
men behind the effort will take receiving the news in a few days Everton's reported innovation
some gatisfaction from the know. in training methods.
soccer names in the last 30 years says "I shall personally super- was indeed appreciated.
vise the arrangements its order The timekeeper's bill has côten that he gets every opportunity brought pleasure to Cm Jock to make the grade"...no young Dinning of District Workshops player could ask for more.
it
on
and
·
with murmur.
crowds, to see our
scen
now
in
There will always be big!. Isn't thero something com-edge that their" thoughtfulness | Ond when one of the blood in Military Law's race have
Own pro- forting in the fact that another upgressive clubs and our national 40-year-old, Stanley Matthews
But all this hardly adds to the renaissance in interest aides against the classy Con- constantly it, constantly train- that an increasing number of timentals. It is not from this ing, and constantly thinking clube are praying for and unless field that the millions are Matthews —; la still No. there is a bolder" approach to missing.
wherever he goes?
proved themselves on, almost every occasion.
At present, if I could choose one of these two colis, mor pre“ rerence would undoubtedly be for Military Low-London Ex- press. Service,
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