THE CHINA MAIL,
Storm of criticism
ACCUSED OF BAD BEHAVIOUR
IN SERVICES MATCH
Calcutta, Dec. 27.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1961.
against MCC Joe Brown named
Boxer
INDONESIA REAFFIRMS ABILITY TO
STAGE ASIAN GAMES ON TIME
Diskarta, Dec. 28.
MCC ran into a storm of criticism from Indian players and
officials for a display of petulance while fielding on the Indonesia has stated again that second day of their match against a Services XI here to- day.
it will hold next year's Asian Games on time. Several
MCC were accused of bad behaviour in the field during the morning session when the bowlers were being freely hit by the Services bats- men. Though the Services were forced to follow on and lost 14 a wickets during the day, two sixes and 36 fours were hit off the MCC attack.
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Dne sensor Indian official said I want to say that no player at the lunch interval 1 never in the MCC side behaved in expertend The
from an English any way badly. If a sweat-word 1 Serviers was used, i did not hear it," he every Complained about bad said. language but he has been per- suaded n 1 make an official cumplaint"
How it started
An unptre, whe rejected an MCC appeal for leg before wicket during the morning. been
sald
Bix verdict had queried by one of the MCC players.
The troubie appeared to start after MCC captak. Ted Dexte had to stop mid way through bis run up because the baisman was not ready
Dexter looked annoyed.
h complete the wellyny off a of three pac The ball baranght ham- WHERET Sarsel being out bek bejone wicket.
Dexter continued annoyed. petalance
Gelders
1
who was out
Dexter added: "As captakis, i was displeased with the
English press
comments
"Lord's must demand a full explanation from MOC Dexter and captain Ted Lancashire
Bob amateur Barber after their conduct in the match with the Ser-
XI vlees
here today," writes Alex Bannister. The Daily Mail cricket curres- pondent, at present in Cal- cutta, in inday's paper.
"The incident in which they were involved brought
credit
Engush said Bannister. cricket,
The other London dailies mention the incidents but confine themselves to giving Dexter's reply to the allegations.
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On the same sports page of the Daily Mail, a cartoon
by Jon depicts an Indian holding a placard on which are the words: home"-AFF
"MCC go
which
bowling performance, was not up to standard, and I had a word with the bowlers The effect was at lunch time. evident for the rest of the
solely day, but this was cricket matter and nothing to do with their behaviour."
THE ROYAL HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
6TH RACE MEETING
Monday 1st January, 1962 and Saturday 6th January, 1962 To be held under the Rules of The Rayat Hong Kong Jockey Club) THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF 18 RACES The will br 11 es un the 1st Day and Brace
the 2nd Day)
The Lunch interval widi be
The First Belt will be Lung ut 11.30 am. on the 1st Dag and The Past Rac after Race N. 4 1130 mi
La.
12 00 Neon
On the 2nd By the First Beli will be runga i 30 p. and The First Barne mum 21 2:00 p.m.
The Seretary's Office at Alexandra House will close at 10.00
am, on the Ist Day and at 11.49 a.m. on the 2nd Day.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
Na person without an Admission Badge will be admitted Admission Badges at $25.00 each per day are obtainable only
Member on the written Introduction of
Admission Badges may be chlained during office hours from the Cash Sweep Offices of the Club at Prince's Buildmg, Ground Floor (facing Statue Square), 5, D'Aguilar Street, King's Road, North Point and 382 Nathan Road ADMISSION BADGES WILL NOT BE ON SALE AT THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE AND WILL NOT BE AVAIL. ABLE AT THE RACE COURSE ON RACE DAYS.
"Regarding
Astan
sports leaders have been reported here 36 saying recently that Djakarta would not be prepared for the Games next August
the
statement Issued by Organising Committee yester day said the Games Construc- tion Committee "resolutely reaffirmed its capability" have everything ready on said the Com-
my stopping in the middle of my run-up and The statement then continuing from where i stood. I have done this before. I told the batsman; All right, I will bowl from here.' The bats- man looked around the field, I bowled and he was out."
Of the incident following the unsuccessful appeal for
lbw. Dexter said Bab Barber went over to the umpire to ask him whether he realised
tha! the
batsman was still out, caught in
had the gully, if he
in fart touched the bat with the bal
│Impromptu soccer
The MCC players had pre- viously been criticised in the
to
schedule.
mittée had been working full speed without any reduction in hulding standards, and what would normally have taken stx years to bulld would be ready in three.
The
covered Sports Hall had been opened on May 20 this year, the Swimming Pool on December 5, the Tennis and Hockey Stadium on December 13, the Athletes Village was "90 per cent completed," and the Guest House for officials 70 per cent.
Another creditable
Rugby win
for Warwicks
By LANCASTRIAN
Indian press for playing an im- The Warwicks continued their winning way yes-
promply
match
soccer
while waiting for the umpires to make
a decision regarding play on the last day of the third Test at New Delhi.
But Mr Tom Pearce.
the MCC leamN madager
said today ilal the' Indian Cricket Beard had made no complaint In fact, indian officials have said that they welcomed the attempt to keep the spectators Entertained and thought the MCC players should have beer praised inslead of criticised.
The kick-about by the MCC players was held in a part of the outfield and the crowd of about 5.000 appeared to enjoy the exhibition,
terday when they beat the Police Casuals by
a goal and a try to nil at Boundary-street.
Both scores came in the last ten minutes.
The
寐 bil winners were weaker than usual due to in-
alt
juries, but the Casuals were not that casual and in fact it was a pretty full Folive side. Both these factors make this a credi table victory for the Warwicks, victory in game that rose far above what might be expected on the day after Boxing Day.
Services XV
match
never
seem
opposition is not known, but at first sight I would that the pack is its strongest Dart.
Just as when the Combined Services played the Combined Civilians
there is a suggestion about ibis selection that Hextal and Lunney will stand out above the other outsides.
The Combined Services team is: Lunney (HMAS Vampire); Grant (HMAS Vampire). Grind- ley (RAF), Whatley (54 Fd
San The other
Aldridge RE).
(Warwicks)? (HMAS Vampire). Sharpen really got out of that slough. Hextall (Warwicks);
Richards At the next-to-last minute 54
(Warwicks)
Mason Field Squadron RE took over
(Capt). from the fixture
Whitfeld (RAF), Soar (Sek Kong Stran- (Whitfield) Wanderers, and they found Bers, McDougall
Neate (Sek Kong Strangers), the
Royal Fusillers too much for them, Dali (HMAS Vampire), Hagen losing by
(Whitfield), Rogers two goals to one try.
(HMAS Vampire). Reserves: Needhani The Combined Services XV
(4 Reg RA}, Ruth, Briggs, match against RAF Barley (all 54 Fd Sqn RE),
Northumberland
Yel, En Indian writer described the exhibition as "the greatest profanity a Test arena has been subjected to by an Englund team," and a "revolt-i ing exhibition of bad taste by for the England's cricketers who pride! Singapore at the Police ground Jack (RAF). themselves on being the world's on Saturday has been selected style-settels for correct be- and is given below. haviour."-China Mai: Specja).
Sheffield Shield
win for Queensland
Adelaide, Dee, 27. Test player Ken Mackay followed up his first inniuga ami noi out helped Queensland Lo 1 Sheffield Shield win over Australia by 115 rung
of 9 with 128
South
today.
Queensland declared al
329
for seven and South Australia,
all-rounder
A number of sailors from the Vampire have been chosen; apparently Vampire is a Singa- pore ship which allows Lunney to be a member of the touring party when they play as Corn- bined Services, Singapore, but It is to be considered Hong- kong-based for this match.
It is idle, as the military would say, to comment much on the composition side when The strength of the
Botvinnik at Hastings Chess Tournament
British 1962 professional
golf season worth £70,000
London, Dec. 27. Professional golfers will compete for £70,000 prize money during the 1962 British season.
The Main Stadium (a 100,900 capacity structure damaged by Are earlier this year) should
be ready in July.
failure with regard to the Main Stadium will also mean failure with regard to the holding of the coming Astan Games", the statement said. "Nevertheless this stadium
of Year
New York, Dec. 27. The American boxing journal, Ring Magazine, has chosen veteran world lightweight champion, Joe Brown as the 1961 Boxer of the Year. Closely following Brown is Gene Fullmer, the popular world middleweight champion, During 1961 Brown cessfully defended
210-
bis title twice, firstly against Britain's Bare
Churnley. and then against Bert Somodio of the
Philipines.
Both bouts went
the fall 15 rounds, Third-rated fighter is world
should be accomplished, and featherweight champion Davey Moore. He was the busics cf the Indonesian people have
nine
confidence that this national the big boys in the fight garne.
clambering into the ring times to successfully defend his Lille.
task
can be carried out 2917 soon as possible.”—Reuter.
Boxer still unconscious 11 days after fight
alber
Manila, Dec. 27.
An 18-year-old Filipino bantamweight boxer Elino Esguerra,
remained un - conscious
11 days today he collapsed in itle-fight here.
The fight WV06 a pre- Himinary to the bout in which Flash Elorde of the Philippines successfully de- tended his Junior light- weight title against Sergio Caprari of Italy.
Doctors operated on Es- guerra four hours after he collapsed in the ring while fighting another Filipino, Dommy Balajadia. A blood elot was removed from his brain.
A
second operation lalled to revive Esguerra. But the doctors are hope- a third operation ful that will be successful.--Reuter.
South
1
The best fight of the year was adjudged to be that between Joe Brown and Dave Charley in London on April 18.
The best round was fought by Sweden's Ingemar Johannsson and world heavyweight
cham- pinn Floyd Patterson-she selected was the first round of the third
the fight between
two men.
one
During this period the Swede sent the Negro down to canvas and Patterson
10 Boor Johannson twice.
the
up
Other ratings for the world's best boxer were: 4.-Floyd Pat- terson. 5-Eder Jofre, world bantamweight champion. 6.-- Harold Johnson, world light heavyweight champion.-AFT.
UK soccer result
London, Dec. 27
Air- hel Stirling Albion drieonians by one goal to nil is a Scottish First Division soccer match at Alrdrie tonight, match was postponed last Satur- cay.
The
The first round Scottish FA Cup match between Hibernian and Partick Thistle was postpon- ed because of frost.-Reuter AFP
Africa knock
Test
up 322 in against N. Zealand
Johannesburg, Dec. 27.
&
A polished 101 by wicketkeeper John Waite his fourth in Test cricket-helped South Africa to a first innings total of 322 in the second unofficial Test against New Zealand here to day.
JOE BROWN
Only eight ring fatalities
Eight
in 1961
New York, Dec. 27. boxers five profes- sionals and three amateurs died of ring injuries around the world in 1981, according to a survey by Ring Magazinę, It was the lowest number of ring deaths since 1958 when. eight boxers also died.
Ring
The low mark since started keeping figures in 1945 was six in 1945 and in 1954.
Of the eight deaths in 1961, four occurred in the United States, Ring sald In
copyTM righted article today. There were two in thé àmäteuf, ranks and two among the pro- fessionals, the same toll as for 2980.
There
#
were single:inepros? fessional fatalities, in Venezuela, Mexico and Australia20
and ope amateur death in Italy in 1981,
The 1961. fatalities were: In the US-amateurs Sher- man Walker, Stewartsville, Ohio, and Cookie Ronan, Puerto Rico Professionals Harry Campbell,
Detroit, and Jose Rigores, Cuban living in New York.
Other countries-Oride Mat New Zealand replied with 27 Elgie was helped in a bright leuzzi, Italian amateur, and pro- for one by the close on the seventh-wicket stand of 71 in fessionals Miguel Angel Fernane!!
dez, Venezuela; George Kraal, second day. There are two days 75 minutes by Peter Pollock. left for play.
New Zealand pace bowler Australia,
and Lyls Math. After resuming at 80 for Frank Cameron provided most Mexico.-AP. one, South
Africa lost three of the early
morning shocks, wickets for 22 before Walte capturing the wickets of Roy and former Scottish Rugby McLean and Colin Brand with Union international Kim Elgle successive
balls. Cameron pulled the innings together finished with five for 83. again.
Helped
Two tournaments have been lost to the big-match professionals, but it is quite possible that any blank weeks during the peak of the season will be
Walte's stay of 205 minutes snapped up by new sponsoTS.
was punctuated by 18 events which will be miss- and Elgie scored his first half-
The
fours.
Scoreboard
FIRST INNINGS
South Africa
ing are the Dunlop Tourna- century in Test cricket, making. J. Medley bw Motz
56.
ment, which is being taken overseas, and the Cox Moore event, for which the "pro- | u moters could not find suitable dates.
Hastings, Dec. 27. needing 342 runs for victory.
The Hastings International for 226
despite a Chess Tournament opened here collapsed magröficent innings of 130 by today with 210 competitors in- opener John Ill."
cluding 40 from outside Britain. leading world Among the South Australia were in with a chance when Lill and West payers at Hastings
are Soviet champion Mikhail Indies
Botvinnik Garfield
and another Russian player, Sobers put on 101 for the first Salo
who Flohr
won the Admission to the Members' Enclosure can be gained only by wicket, but the batting
folded
in tournament
1931-1932 and the entrance to the Members' Stand and upon production of with the dismissal of Sobers
1933. Badges and Brooches. which muSIE be worn throughout the for 47.
Alnih out, Lir W&5 manner as to be readily having batted 202 minutes for duration of the meeting in such a
Anuther compelltor is Manuel 130 identified. Members wishing to proceed to Club Boxes on the his
which
Included 15! Aaron
the Indian champion. 4th and 5th Floors of the Public Stand must do so from the 2nd fours.
British scientist Dr Bronowski With For of the Members' Stand, using the lift or stairs.
Tom Vievers took five for 83 he made the opening move in opened the tournament when Sincock, spin bowler, took six for 137 in Wade, the British champion f
left-arm Botvinnik's match against R. G. Queensland's second innings for 1953-AFP. match figures of 12 for 248.
Final scores were: Queens- land 325 atid 329 for Seven (K. Mackay 128 not out, D. Stacock Six
for 137); South Australia 313 and 228 (J. Lill 139, G. Bobers 47, T. Vievers
Apart from the foregoing, Members, their Ladies, and Mem- bera' Guests are not permitted to enter the Public Enclosure and
Stand,
NO CHILDREN under the age of seventeen years (Western Standard) will be admitted to the Club's premises during the meeting.
David
Lunches will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in declared advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 76-2811).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The gates will open at 9.30 am. on the 1st Day and 41 11.30 sve for 63)Reuter.
am. on the 2nd Day.
The price of admission will be $10.00 each per day be Champions NSW in
at the Gate. Admission Badges will be issued and they must prominently displayed throughout the Meeting, Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to pay the requisite fee of $1000 in order to gain re-admission with the exception that on the 1st Day any person who wishes to leave the Enclosure for lunch and objain re-admission, must leave and return between the hours of 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m., when they will be re-admitted on production of their Public Stand badge for that day!
Meals and Refreshments will be available in the Restaurants.
CASH SWEEPS
Through Cash Sweep Tickets at $20.00 each for the 1st Day, $16.00 each for the 2nd Day and $38.00 each for both days may be obtained from the Cash Sweep' Offices of Prince's Building
strong position
Melbourne, Dec. 27. Batting in a sizzling 100 de- grées heat, Test player Bobby Slapsen pred 110 not cut for New South Wales, the Shemeld Shield holders, against Victoria here today.
ed 34 hours and included 12 Simpson's mnings, which last- fours, helped New South Walen
Ground Floor (facing Statue Square); 6 D'Aguilar Street and to a second innings fal pl. 23 302 Nathan Road, Kowloon, during, offee hous
Tickets reserved and available but not paid for by 10,00 nm. on Friday, 20th Dicember, 1981, will be sold and the reservation cancelled for future Meelings.
Special Cash Sweep Tickets on the Pearce Memorial Cup scheduled to be ruh en 10th March, 1983, at $2.00 each and Cash Swoop Tickets at $2.80 each for the laat race of this meeting may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Offices of the Club. By Order of the Biowards. F. D. ANGUS,
Hong Kong, 28rd December, 1081
Secretary.
for five declared, Victorin need." ing 416 to avoki- defert, 111 for four
The cipse. tace a hard task to save the game on the final day tomorrow. opener and Veibrin e
Loft-linder H Lawry, Test captain,
Batlled to hold His de together with 37 bat out in 122 miles. He has hi sik Tours
Final scores were New Soul
Walps 100 for
and
Victor 16 230 and 111 for
Chin Mall Specia
WOTAN
WOMEN'S TURN
World Cup draw
1
on Jan. 17
Santiago, Dec. 27.
in
an-
(Overnight 80 for one)
A
47
E. J. Bartow e Beld b Metz
J. H. B. Walte a Dick b Cameron 101 R. A. McLean c. Bartleb
Comeron
K. C. Bland © Barton b Cameron S. O'Linn Cameron..
M. K. Engie b. Bartlett P. M. Pollock run out..
G. B. Lawrence e Guy
Bartlett
K. A Whitec e Barton b Cameron
H. Bramfeld not out
Extras
Total
228802.
ENDOD
neither the Ryder Cup nor the Walker Cup being played next year, it will be the Cup Soccer Tournament
The draw for the 1982 World' women's furn
to hold the
Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-9, 3-102. Chile will be held on Jan. 17, 14-102, 5-199, 6-188, 7-250, 8-287, 9-206. centre the international stage. The British Isles meet nounced today.
the Ministry of Interior
Bowling Analysts The United States women's The draw will be supervised Colombotz team for the Curlls Cup at by FIFA officials. The 16 na Barlett Colorado Springs on August 17 tons entered in the tournament Cameron and 18.
will be divided into four groups Re Top events in Britain are the for the first round of play,
British Open Championship.
Representing Europe will be with prize money of £8,500, West
Germany, Switzerland, from July
S. N. McGregor e Walter b to 13 at Troon, Hungary, Russia, England, Lawrence Scotland, and the Amateur Italy, Spain, Czechoslovakia, S. Dowling not but. Championship from June 1:1
P. T. Barton not out to Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
Extras The other six
teams, Latin America, are Argentina,
16 at Royal Liverpool. Respec tive holders are Arnold Palmer (U.S.) and Mike Bonallack.
The leading money winner in
from
Brazil, Chile,
hile, Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico.
The tournament will be held
Guerrster
New Zealand
Total (for one wkt)
Fall of wicket: · 1-18.
Britain this year was British from May 30 to June 17. Met- Ryder Cup player Bernardches will be played in Santiago Pollock Hunt (Hartsbourne);" Who Arica, Vina Del Mar and Ban- | Lewrence
Walter earned over £4,000-Heuter, cagua.---AP
THE GAMBOLS
"WHY GO
BELIM,
WELL YOU SHOULD BE CELEBRATING
BEING A
GRANDFATHER IS NOT SO BAD
Howling to Date
Barry Apple
Reuter
Bikila one of favourites to
win Sao Silvestre Race
Sao Paulo, Dec. 27- Franco Antoneli of Italy. Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia
and Osvaldo Surez of Argentina are
the favourites in the 7,400 metres Sao Silvestre Race to be run in the streets of this big in- dustrial city on New Year's Eve
Nineteen countries will be represented in the
grang sponsored by the newspaper A Gazeta "Desportiva.
Hikila, marathon winner the 1960 Olympics at Flotne, hasn't decided yet whether he'll wear shoes in the Sao Paulo
Tan barefoot race. He
the Rome Marathon, "Biklia will decide whether or
winning
10 not to wear shoes after he gets
better
course,
27 Nyskapen
acquainted with the ald his trainer. Ondi
Autoneli made a great m
pression on sports writers after.
a training run yesterday
Surez, who has won the race three times, expected Friday from Buenos Aires.
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