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V. R. C. BOXING

TOURNAMENT.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE ENTRANTS REJOIN.

KEEN FIGHTING AND FEW

· KNOCK-OUTS. --

Spectators at the V.R.C. Inst night were treated to a really fine display of boxing. The bouls were all keenly contested, the outstand ing feature being the paucity of knock-outs as compared with the first day's meeting

Intereat rau high when it was learned that the St. Joseph's College entrants, who all withdrew | from the tournament on the first day, were going to fight,

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

a splendid entertainment. Both men were of the bulldog breed-hard, as nails and for a long time the issue was in doubt. Spalding, a fierce looking fighter, wrested a decision on points.

CARNEY 1. SCOTT,

Pte. Carney (148 lbs.), of the bent Drummer Scott (139) lbs.), of the K.Q.S.B., on points. This was another earnest struggle between bull-duga Carney was the sturdier man, though the Drummer was taller. Carney won on points,

LATER SESSIONS.

The results of the bouts held at the later session were as follows:

Lightweights (Men).

DEWBURY 2. SPEIGHT.

Lee. Corp. Dewbury (435), of the Cameronians, was conceded the walk over in the absence of Stoker Spright (135lbs).

HUME. WRIGHT,

ROYAL ARTILLERY CHAMPIONS SWEEP LUCK.

ATHLETICS.

THE OPENING EVENTS

DECIDED.

RESULTS OF FIRST DAY'S MEETING.

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Although rather on the warm side for field sports, better ground con- ditions could not have been wished

for at the opening of the Royal Artillery annual athletic meeting yesterday.

The sports were held as usual on

the United Services Recreation Club ground, Kowloon. There was a large attendance of both British and Indian troops, several ladies

#64,000 WON BY HONG KONG

'MAN.

MR. F. J. TAVARES GETS

· SECOND PRIZE.

MAY 6th, 1927.

The second prize, in the sweep- atake for the Shanghai Champions Race valued at $64,000 has been The won by a Hong Kong man. lucky holder of ticket No., 10929 je Mr. F. J. Tavares, of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. This ticket drew in the A Cash Sweep Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hickling's Mark Over (ridden to second place by Mr. J. K. Brant, the favourite. Morning Flight, being third. The race, of course, was won by Mr. Day's New Zealand. A mias is as good as smile, but only three also being present. To-day when lengths separated le. Tava from in the first round. He would have the meeting concludes, there shouldering another $180,000, which taken the count had the gang not be a much larger attendance, pre makes up the galance of the first sounded in time to save him. How-vided the weather remains fine.. ever, he was put to sleep shortly

prize.

Mr. Tavares

with has been after the pancement of the There will be refreshments and tea second round.

buffets, and the band of the and Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. for Battalion, the King's Own Scottish a number of years. He has been Borderers, by permission of Lieut. secretary to the Hong Kong Hope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and set. Col. L. J. Conyn, C.M.G., D.S.Oing secretary to the Green Island | and officers of the und Battalion Cement Co. Ltd. will be in attendance.

Pte. Hume (1924 lbs.), K.O.S.B., The cause of the withdrawal, as knocked out A.B. Wright (1901 announced in the Daily Prous yes.bs.), of H.M.S. Dragon, in the terday, was owing to the placing second round.

of three of the entrants in the

middleweight glass from the light weights, they were found to be under the 70 16. limit. The three Jads protested, although without reason, and the result was that the whole of the thirteen entrants with

drew.

They rejoined on the condition that those who had no bys und through their absence, on the first night, had concuded a walk uver_taf their opponents were not to fight, but those who were not down on the first night and those who were given a bye were allowed to carry out the programino,

Wright went to the board twice

Bantamweights (Boys).

WOODIER t. FERNANDEZ. Fernandez was given the deci- sion after a well contested three These two plucky round bont. midgets mixed freely. Much hard slogging seet,

WOO E. WONG.

Wong Sik Hon was declared the winner in his fight against Woo, Although the loser, Woo was a plucky lad and very active in his foot work,

EARLIER SESSION.

Keen fighting was

a feature of From last night's early acasion.

the burliest the tiniest luda to soldiers and sailors, all hammered away unmercifully. There was no anfety play. Tu many cases there seemed to be a big disparity in weights, but despite this there was only on knock-out. "Perhaps the best entertainment of the session was provided by Pte, MeConuel

and A.B. (K.O.S.B.)

Kirkbond (H.M.S. Frobisher) in the Bantam weights; sud the two fights in the Welterweight class between doughty men of the Army and boat. Navy.

The results were as follows:---

Lightweights (Men),

EVANE . DEWJURY,

Lance Corp. Dewbury (135 Abs.), of the Cameronians, knocked out Stoker Evans (133) ba), of H.M.S. Dragon, in the first round. Dewbury

was not troubled at all.

CROWE V. WRIGHT,

Lightweights (Boys).

ROCHA DUNNETT," Dunnett lost the fight to Rocha on points after giving his opponent & close ron. Rocha had the adva tage in height, weight and reach.

WAB

the

ANSLOW STEPHENS. There was not much to choose be theween Anslow and Stephens in this Both seemed quite raw to Anstow gas given the ringeraft decision.

Bantamweights (Men). By far the best bout of the whole evening's programme, gruelling fight between A.B. Row- Innds (118 Iba) and Rin. Lewis (110 lbs), of the Cameronians... These two contestants opened the fight with the idea of scoring a ko. They went at each other ham- k.o. They went at each other hammer and tons, and honours the first round. Lewis were even possessed a sure and swift left which troubled his opponent time Lewis is a plucky lad and was awarded a well deserved victory on points.

A keen and determined bout be. tween Boy Crowe (1302 Ha), of the K.O.S.B., and O/S. Wright (1294 b.), went the full three rounds. Wright was declared the winner on points.

LEELAND V. HUME.

Pte. Hume, of the K.U.S.B., had a walk over in this bout in the absence of his opponent.

Bantamweights (Boys). CROSSMAN . FERNANDEZ, In this boat two

small lads fought grimly for three rounds, but one of them was obviously stronger than his opponent. Fernandez won casily on points, though young Crossman, despite his punishment, refused to cry quits.

MAYCOCK V. woo,

after time,

STEVENS

4. KIRKHEAD.

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Some years ago, two, Portuguese residents in Hong Kong shared the first prize of $224,000.

Mr. S. A. Loves of the Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd, held a two- third share and Alr. J. Barradas the other third. According to report at the time, it was Mr. Barradas who purchased the winning ticket.

THE WILBUR PLAYERS.

OPENING AT THE STAR ON MAY 18TH.

Yesterday for the most part the events comprised heats, but a num ber of finals were decided, and the results are given below. The names of competitors, who have qualified for the finals to-day are also given.

Seven events were decided yes. terday, and the same names figure pretty frequently which shows who are the best athletes of the differ ent batteries. Times were good and keen competition was shown all

The Wilbur Players have had a through. In addition to the British. events, given below, there were also very successful season in Shanghai and are opening, at the Star a number of Indian events and there Theatre, Kowloon, on May 18th. It will be further events for the Indian is appropriate that they should play- there as all the actors have appear- units of the Artillery this afternoon.ed on the screen, and Richard In the Indian events yesterday, the Pack Battery entered the final with the 5th Battery.

Wilbur has also directed a number of film comedies. Another member of the cast N A. Baker is an authority on the history of movies There were four British Artillery from an early date, and is prepar- units competing, and points will being a book of reminiscences in which awarded as the sports progress 13 each unit, the winning unit to. re- ceive an award. The units coin- poting are the 12th, 23rd and. 38th Batteries and the H.Q. and D.E.

There was only one mishap yes- terday, and that was to Gunner Taylor, of the 12th Heavy Battery, who had to be removed on a stret- cher for medical attention after

After defeating Pte. McConnel pulling in the tug-of-war against the in the earlier session, A.B. Kirk-rd Battery. head (120 lbs.), of H.M.S. Pro- This afternoon there will be 29 bisher, pulled" the same trick events, including British and Indian, Pte. There are the tivals of yesterday's again in this session over

beats und the following open Stevens (1202 lbs.), K.O.S.B.

The bout, on the whole, WAB rather a tame affair,

Heavyweights (Boys),

MACKAY, XAVIER.

events :-

Une Mile at 10 p.m. for Royal Navy, European Garrison (including H.V.D.C.) and H.K. Police.

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One Mile Relay Itace at 5 p‚m. This bout was the most interest for the same units, eutering teams The result of this bout was ing one in the boys' class. There of four. similar. Woo was bigger and more were some real display of the noble Then there are also a number of skilled than his opponent, and after art of boxing. Xavier's ringcraft events for ladies and the young a game resistance by Maycock, Woo, was worthy of a

egg and spoon more seasoned folk, such was awarded an easily-gained ver- pugilist He had his opponent and threading the needle, which dict on points.

somewhat badly battered. MacKay always prove popular and provide although a heavier man with reach plenty of fun, even if they are not and height in his favour was easily a test of athletic prowess. outclassed, but it came as a surprise to all when he was given the victory on points at the termination of the bout.

FITZEABLE 2. WONG BIK HÜN,

W. FitzEarle, a game but rather unscientific little fighter, was easily overpowered by the debonnair little Wong.

Heavyweight (Boys). MACKAY V. REMEDIOS.

This bout was won by Mackay after a keen struggle. Mackay was a good deal taller and strongor

than his opponent.

WONG SHIE MAW . P. R. XAVIER.

Xavier won early. Wong had a beary fall and retired, apparently badly shaken.

LEUNG PAK CHUEN v. 8. CHRISTIE, This fight progressed keenly until the middle of the second round, when Chuen, previously enjoying himself, saw some blood upon his glove and retired, forthwith

FERNANDEZ 2. MONAGHAN.

in the second round.

CHLISTIE

FERNANDEZ.

It was easily seen that Fernandez was by far the superior man then his opponent. Christie was sent to the board for six counts in the first round. He gave up after the gong sounded after the first round.

Welterweights (Men).

The sports begin to-day at 2 p.m. and the last event is timed for 6.20 p.m., after which the prizes won during the two days will be dis tributed

The Royal Artillery Officers are presenting a cup to the competitor who is adjudged by the Committee to have done the best at the sports,

British Esaults.

The results in the British events decided yesterday were as under. A.B. Green (148 lbs.), of H.M.S. The figures in parenthesis stand for Frohshes, met Pte. Spalding (146 the number of the Battery: igs.), K.O.S.B.

Putting the Shot-1, Gunner Green won on points. The fight Cotton (38th), 30 ft. a inches; 2. tame affair, with Lee.-Bombardier Hall (12th), 29 ft. was rather

10 in 3, Gunner Phillpotts (38th), snatches of a bright display.

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feet. High Jump-1, Gunner Bellerby Pte. Carney (148 lbs.) K.0,8:B. (23rd), 8 ft. 5 ins.; 2, Lance-Bom- crossed gloves with 0.8. Gentle bardier Hall (15th), 5 ft. 3 ins. 3, (138 lbs.) of H.M.S. Dragon.

With the 10 lb weight in his Sergt. Lesch (asth), 5 ft. 3 ins Was not slow in (Note: Becond place was accured

in a "jump off.") punishing his opponent somewhat

220 Yarda-1, Gunner Phillpotis

CARNEY 9. GENTES,

V. Fernandes beat D. Monaghan favour, Carney

Bantamweights (Men)) - badly. Gentle was sent to the (38th); 2, Lance-Bombardier Rogers

LEWIS WHALEY.

R. F. M. Lewis, of the Cameron-rising up, he was again punished and D.E.: 3 Cumuer Shar

ians walked over.

STEVENS . CONNEL

Pte. Stevens walked over,

ACCONNEL. KIBXHEAD.

board in the second round, and on When he went back to his seat after the second round, the referee gave the fight to Carney.

Middleweights (Boys).

be will give anecdotes concerning Mary Pickford, Breneo Anderson and other pioneer players of the

screen.

Entered The Final. Heats were decided in the follow ing Britiah events, and those to eater the bnals, which will be

decided under:-

this afternoon,

100 Yards.--Gunner

Phillpotts

38th), Lance-Bombardier Davey (358th), Gunner Maddox (12th), Lance-Bombardier Rogers (H.Q. and D.E.), Gunner Sharland (H.Q and D.E.) and Sergt. Glazebrook (23).

Tug-of-War (R. A. Shield), 130 stone. Three teams entered. The 35th Battery secured a bye, and meet the 23rd Battery in the final to-day, the 23rd, having beaten the 12th Battery by two pulls to one.

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This was one of the best fights of conceded. H. Jolly received his in the easion. Pte. MeConnel (114) the absence of E. Dillon. C. Giron lbs), of the K.O.8:B., and A.B. got his through G. Willis who did Kirkhead (190 lbs.), of H.M.SB, not turn up. Frobisher, hammered each other for · Middleweights (Men).

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TRAFFIC IN WOMEN. APPREHENSIONS REGARD-been published yet? Will he make of traffic on an organised scale:

Viscountess ASTOR (U,, Button): representations in order to see that

Is it not nonsense that we should ING ENGLAND,

the whole report is published?

Captain KING: I am referring to have the age of consent in this the whole report.

country at 16 and the age of mar Captain King, replying in the

Major Hilis (U., Ripon) asked ringe at 12. If I bring the evidence Gunner Dae; 3 Lace-Bombardier B.Q.M.S. H. Hartridge, H.K.S. Home Secretary to Colonel Day the Home Secretary whesher, in of people interested in this before Davey (all of 28th Battery). Time: Bde. R.A., and L/Bdr. 3. Norris, (Lab.-Bor, Sousewark,Cid view of the evils which the League the Home Secretary will be favour

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Sir W. JOYNION-Hicks: I wont Boat Race.-1, 93rd Battery (Gun- RECORDERS: Mr. Car. E. Fogden, British arising from a low age of marriage,

he would introduos legislation to brought in bill last year to deal women being attracted abroad

with this, but I found it was ter- ner Pascoe's team); 2, 38th Battery D.O.M., H.Qd D.E, RA,

Sir W. JoyNBON-HICKS: In

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Welterweights (Mon). SPALDING #. MEICHO.

Pte. Spalding (148) Iba), of the K.0.8.B., and A.B. Neicho (140 ba), of H.M.B. Dragon, provided

WOOLLEY V. UMITK.

This was the last fight of the evening and both men were a keen as mustard. The fight throughout was a gruelling one. given the decision.

Baith was

Battery (Borgeant Cook's team). and D... R... B.Q.M.B. B. Hart ridge, H.K.S. Ede, B.A., and School (Five teams competed.)

R.A. Mile.--1, Gunner Newman Hay. Mahommed Shah, H.K.S. Bde. (H.Q. and D.E.), 6 mins, 7 secs.: R.A

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of the League of Nations Committee report on the Trame in Women and willing to consider any representa- on traffic in women did not disclose children it is suggested that in tions made by Lady Astor,"

Viscountess Aaron: Thank you any grounds for anxiety so far asome countries the low age of mat Britain was concerned.

Hage may lead to abuses in consed very much. liit nos really an old Colonel Day: Is the hon. gentle- tion with this traffe, but there are Homan Cathalle Taw the age of man aware that a portion of the no grounds for thinking that such | marriage being 19-and not really report is so horrible that it has not abuses occur in this country, where #Protestant law i

(Continued on next Cofilma). i. the invartigators found no evidence · No reply Was given.