LAWN BOWLS."
NOTES ON LEAGUE MATCHES.
TO-MORROW'S PROSPECTS,
Something of a record was created in the senior division of the Lawn Bowls League Fast Saturday in than all the fixtures provided a close run to the last.
The game which attracted most
attention was that in which on
side had won all their matches and the other had lost all on narrow margins.
Pendered of the Ciril Service was disappointed when all
his good play which would have given his side a win by a single was discounted by Rumjahn of Craizengower with his last wood And in the last head.
The winning margin for Kowloon Docks on the Kowloon Bowling Green ground and for the Kowloon C.C. on their own ground against" Taikoo was three shots in each case. Taikoo's déleat
lessened their
chances of challenging the leaders this season but they will do all they can when the two teams next meet.
GOLF.
COMPSTON BEATEN BY 6 AND 5.
HAGEN'S REVENGE
In the second half of the return match between Hagen and Comp- 300, the American soon won back Compston's overnight lead of one hole, and went on to win by the comparatively large margin of
and 5 over 12 holes.
The match was played at Way Inods, Massachusetts, and was the sequel Hagen's challenge follow ing his sensational defeat by Comp ston at&foor Park in April
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 27th, 1928.
LOCAL BASEBALL.
REPLIES, TO CORRESPON- DENTS.
SOME VIEWS AND REVIEWS.
(BY C.L.C.]
Baseball fans and players are no doubt aware that I hare run the gauntie: this week. Several letters had been published accusing me of being unfair in my comments on the games played last week and also tor not showing sufficient interest in the junior games. Ooo corre
was gentlemanly spondent, who enough to write under his own name and not a non-de-plume, asked me why I did not take up the cudgels on my own behalf. To him, I would return my thanks, and would like to say that I always welcome criticism, and am very
UNFINISHED BOWLS MATCH glad to be told when I am in the
DISPUTE.
wrong. However, if not doing any thing very violent in the cudgel fine, I shall eay something in reply co the
others.
ATTITUDE OF THE LOCAL ASSOCIATION.
A QUEER SITUATION,"
The local Lawn Bowls Association are in the lime-light as the present- moment owing to the position which has arisen, over the
unfinished
League fixture betwen the Kowloom Docks Rereation Club and the Craigengower Cricket Club.
end of the match between the two The facts are that towards the Clubs played in Kowloon on June 30th, rain stopped play. A total of 14 heads then remained unplayed
•
First of all with regard to L.C." whose letter was published in the Daily Prese of July 24th. He said, inter alia: "The tale he told in this morning's paper anent, the Chinese howiers was * dietinctly contrary to what he urged, that it was enough to put anyone on his
nervce.
Sir, in my opinion, the howlers for the Filipinos in their victorious game against the Chi- nese, certainly uttered no better remarks, if no worse, than the allegedly bad ones, of the Chinese."
LAWN TENNIS.
HONG DOUBLES.
CORRESPONDENCE.
BASEBALL.
A.P.C. SUCCESS AND FAILURE. [10 THE EDITOR OF “THE HONG KONG
The Asiatic Petroleum Co, ex- perienced contrasting results in the Hong Doubles yesterday when their representatives took part ia`two matches.
Nowers and D. S. Green (A.P.C.) In the second round W. A. owa 1/6, went down badly to G. W. Sewell and H. Owen Hughes owe 15/9 by &- and 6-3. The latter will now meet C. C. Stark and E. J. R. Mitchell owe 2/8 in the third round.
Pendered (A.P.C.) ove 3/8, how evar, succeeded in entering another round by beating O. E. C. Marton and M. H. Turner (Deacons) owe 1/6, after a well fought match thrie favour. They will now meet which ended at 26, 64 and 6-4 in the winners of G. W. Sewell and H. Owen Hughes owe 18/2 v. E. J. R. Mitchell and C. C. Stark owe 9/8 in the fourth round.
E. D. Lawrence and T. D. E.
TILDEN IN DAVIS
CUP TEAM.
HINT OF DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE.
FRENCH WISH GRANTED.
(ZHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, July 25th.
DAILY PRESS."1.
3
Siz,-Allow nie to thank Mr. Wm. D. Waller for his very brilliant exposition in his letter to you in this morning's paper. I see that he sympathises with Mr. C.L.C., does not take up the cudgels on his and he is puzzled why this gentleman own behalf. Well, I wonder whether
Mr. Waller ever thought of the paychological effects of a guilty con- acience on a man. Does Ar. Waller think that Mr. C.L.C. could pos- sibly face the situation and plead self, that he has written imprudent- not guilty when he knows him- ly?'
"
Applesauce," Mr. Waller said! He would not have said that if he had followed the reports and com- ments written by Mr. C.LC. us
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The Recreio "A" seam had an other big margin in their favour when they defeated the Craigen- -gower juniors by 62 ahots. Their star skip, Ribeiro, allowed his op- posing rink only four shots, a!! singles, and would have shown a wider margin bad not the home s Power were leading by 40-27, or 13
on the three rinks, and Craigen- I did not lay the blame on any T. Tilden from participation in the that he never said a word to the 12 to 18 yards which is far in his last single drawn the shotshots. Mr. Bradbury (C.C.C.) and to disconat four.
Taikoo's win at home against the Kowloon Bowling Green "was not altogethen expected, and in conse quence of their defeat the latter were, replaced for second place on the 'League table by Recreio "A" who will now work hard to improve their position.
Senior Divizion.
To-morrow the Kowloon Docks are at home to Kowloon C.C. and a win for the homesters is likely.
Civil Service, who lost at home" to the Police by 6 shots, are now A close game is probable and it remains to be seen whether the visitors will have their usual
visitors.
bad luck.
Taikoo are at home to the Kow- loon Bowling Green and will no doubt assert the strength which is usually theirs at home.
Junior Division.
Kowloon Bowling Green' may be expected to gain the verdict when they meet the Yachtsmen. Civil Service should similarly account for East Point Taikoo are stronger in comparison thah Kowloon, but it is felt that the latter, who will play at home, are due for another victory after their good showing in their
Bro
last match. Recreio B " emulating the doings of their club mates and one never knows what they will do to Craigengower.
TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES.
Seniors division leaders and Recreio "A" are standing by to morrow. Clubs engaged are:--
Division I
particular side.
put on your nerves, I am so
Now, Mr.L.C., if you have been but if you will please look at my report once more, you will find that
What I did say was this that the razing is ter tainly very well and is done wher ever baseball is played. If done in a friendly spirit, it helps to keep the game going, but to pass per-
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ever
Mr. Brown (K.D.R.C.) after con- match at an early date from where sultation agreed to carry on the
Home Association Rules, "which sonal remarks, of a foul and hor it was stopped, in accordance with Laws govern local contesta, the rulerible nature is another matter.
When a in question reading:" arrangement or by the umpire after game is stopped either by mutasi
appeal to him on account of dark ness or the conditions of the weather, or any other valid reason, it shall be resumed with the scores as they were when it was stopped." Application For A Home Ruling.
The Association were formally advised of the arrangement and asked if there was any objection. To the surprise of the Clubs con- cerned, an objection was raised by the Association, who wrote back that they had referred the point Home to the E.B.A. for a ruling An official suggestion emanated from the Association that the con- tinuation of the match be postponed until such ruling was obtained. Craigengower than registered n protest. The Association next ad- vised that, to their mind, it was doubtful whether the rule is ap; plicable, as it refers to a game and not to a match point needing elucidation by Home authorities.
Why The Association Wes Approached.
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closely as he should have in order to qualify to argue on this subject. Did Mr. C.LO. not accuse Mr. T. Chinn of challenging the umpire in the Hong Kong Dragons game? Did he not say in that same report that Mr. W. Sling defied the um pire Did he not allege that Mr. June started a row at third base? But all these incidents were in fact different from what Mr. C.L.C. described them to be. I would not say that what he said was not true, but it was all a terminological in- exactituds. Mr. T. China never challenged the umpire in any way whatever. He simply threw the ball on the ground, and that was all to that Mr. June was not the person who started the row, it was Mr. Zafra who started the argu- ment. As regards Mr. Sling, the umpire himself and the Filipino catcher can confirm my statement umpire. What I mean by saying more efficacious than that Mr. CLC's comments had a defaming effect on the reputation water, but it is sö easy to of the individual players, is that he deals with the character and be handle that anyone with- haviour of the players rather than Hr. Gollum. Takes- Responsibility.
with the play of the game. Mr. out previous experience, C.L.C. can say whatever he likes on A statement has been issued by the game, but certainly he is over-
even a child, can work it. Mr. Callum in which he say that doing it when he begins to comment the decision has been made in re- with discredit on the characters of sponse to the request of the French the players. It is not the baseball Lawn Tennis Federation French lawn tennis lovers should tion of one's character that matters
that
reputation as much as the reputa-
of seeing one of the world's C.L.C. saya pa the play of the not be deprived of the opportunity so much. Who cares what Mr. greatest players in the Competition.gume? But certainly no one likes Collum, he decided to assume re- After consideration, says Mr.
to see his own name being called
Weir to sponsibility for authorising Mr.
down, as if he does not know how to behave himself. Is it encourag- France.
hint of diplomatic pressure, has A surprising development, with a
occurred in connection with the sensational disqualification of W. Davis Cup challenge round, Mr. S. H. Collum, the President of the United States Lawn Tennis Asso- ciation having announced to-day that Tilden will play against
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you have been put on your nerves Well. L., all I can say is that quite needlessly. Have I mentioned a word as to who was responsible for those personal re marks It was a general state- meat, and if you choose to attri bute it to the Chinese, then you own face. I am sure the Chinese are certainly splashing mud on your
thank you for it. Please note that spectators and players would not I have not deviated from my pre- vious remark regarding You will see that I still advocate it, and I again maintain that it is
There are indications, however, done wherever baseball is played drawal entered the diplomatic
that the question of Tilden's with and it certainly helps the game.sphere, a decided suggestion to this but again I must say that it must effect being contained in a message be done in a friendly spirit.
from Reuter's New York representa- As to your other remarks, L.C. You seem
tive, who states that the Lawn duty extremely well. I will, how-terday cabled to Mr. Collum to the to know a reporter's Tennis Association Committee yes
not stand a little frank criticism ever, ear this, that if a player can felloring effect: regarding his play, he should never be, allowed to don a uniform.
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Ambassador's Request
"If Ambassador-Herrick believes
that other considerations ought to outweigh the principles involved in Tilden's withdrawal from the Davis Cup match against France, Collum should accede to the Ambassador's request and reinstate Tilden."
apart from winning or losing the
game, I am sure the fans would like to see him in his old form to-mor- row when the Filipinos are down to The Lee brothers are to be con- meet the Hong Kong Baseball Clubu
I must praise Nuffaedd for one particular paragraph in his letter. He said: "I certainly appears So much for the facts. Since the
that the sporting public is losing Association, after their hurried interest in local baseball, and decision to obtain a Home ruling, though some may attribute this appear to imply that the matter waning of interest. to the reason was referred to them ne the Clubs | that more people have taken to themselves were not sure as regards bathing than in previous years, I the application of the rule, the think it is probably due to other truch must be stated in fairness to reasons." the Clubs concerned." The arrange- You can't have put the care bet.gratulated on the excellent display ment was brought to the notice of ter, Mr. Nuffedd. The sporting they gave last Saturday, and I the Association in the first place public, as you said, is certainly hope to see them in the same form as a natural courtesy to the body losing interest, but why, I aek you? on Sunday when the Dragons will sticks with the U.S.S. governing the game in the Colony; Probably you think that it is all pucaUTE and secondly, on the chance of there due to lack of support from the being some local rule in existence Press, sad partly to my criticism of which the Clubs were not aware. of come of the players. This is far from being the case. Criticism Match Or Game? A Conundrum.
should spur the players on to bet- How the Association can differenter things, and it always arouses, a tiate between a game and a match certain amount of interest among The positions in the League to passer understanding. Admittedly, the general public. The cause hes
Kowloon Docks . Kowloon C.C. Police v. Civil Service. Taikoo v. Kowloon Bowling Green.
Division II, Kowloon Bowling Greep. Yacht
Club.
Civil Service . East Point Kowloon C.C. v. Taikoo.
Recreio "B" t. Craigengower.
LEAGUE TABLES.
date are:-
Division I.
P. W. D. L. Pts. Craigengower........ 7 7 0 0 14 Police B.C.
4 0 .3 8 Kowloon Docks... 7 4 Taikoo R.O......
3 0 3 8 Kowloon C.C. ... 8 3 0 Kowloon B.G.C. 7
Civil Service... B
38
6
3 0
4
6
0 8
0
0
OC
games.
a game as laid down in the rule elsewhere, and if you will keep your may consist of one riak only eyes open and your eare alert when each side, while A match you go down to a ball game, you may be composed of more than one will soon see for yourself why there rink on each side. The rule follow are fewer people attending the ing the one already quoted bears on this point and reads (italics mine): When a match consists of more than one rink on each side, the total scures of the respective rinks shall decide the contest." A match thus | becomes a game apart from the For Agst. Up Da obvious fact that the two terms stand for the same thing. What else is a match but a game! And the handbook containing the rules and issued by the local Association bears the title "The Laws of the Game."
Ignoring A Precedent, Oldbowlers will remember that a
SHOPS. FOR AND AGAINST.
Craigengower... 440-384 Kowloon B.G.C. 439 398 Kowloon D.R.C. 424 422 Taikoo R.C.... 352 351 Police R.C....... 394 413 Kowloon C.O.... 333 365 Civil Service ... 426 495
Division II.
74
0
41
0
0 0 .69
10 0. 10 32
*
Sacramento. "I shall at present say no more with regard to the umpire's des cision last Saturday in awarding a run to the Dragons when the third man was pegged before reach- Ing first base. ine matter, îs sub
dice, and to comment one way or
the other would be unfair to the umpire and to the committee who will hear the protest. Hong Kong Baseball Club and the To-morrow's, gaino between the
Do not run away, as O
pinos will be an interesting many of you do, just at the last one. Ruffin is quite a capable stroke of the last inning. Wait for Pilcher and if Burrel is catching,. the crowd who line the ropes to desired. The Filipinos will find the battery is as strong as could be warm around the losing team (not themselves up against a tough pro- a Chinese team, of course).
ponition, as their opponents have My answer to Good Joss is the Myerat new players in the team, same, and if he is a betting man,
nod I understand that the bitting certainly hope my notes bring and fielding part of the game are him Good Joss sometimes.
With also good. regard to Game Warden's letter, I He has a good field behind him, However, much depends on Zaira think the less said about it the and it be allows them some work better. First of all, if he wishes to have some publicity given to the to do, it will be better than to try junior, games," he could very well
to win the game only through air few years ago a match between P. W. D. L. Piz
have approached the Press in the tight pitching, I suggest that Civil Service and Taikoo had to be ordinary way, instead of writing inrings His soft ones will fly Alrares should pitch the first four stopped in exactly similar circum- under a non-de-plume to suggest stances. The unfinished game was that the members of the Press do many out, as I still consider that continued according to the rule and not know how to appreciate an ix site of any team in Hong Kong the Filipinos have the best fielding the Association recognised the re- tight Belding game As a matter of sult. That being so, and in the fact he was quite wrong when he this year. absence of any local rules made by said that no members of the Press The game between the Sacramento the Association to cover any special were present at the game between and the Dragons on Sunday pro- features of our climatic conditions, St. Joseph's and the Bouth China ises to be an excellent one. It how can
the Association justify Juniors I was there with a col-will be a close affair for the teams their interference in the matter, league and Mr. Game Warden are well matched and the lane can For Agst. Up Dn. with the consequent interference knows us well. How he failed to play of ball craft. The Sacramento be assured of a really thrilling dis Recreio "A".... 514 341 173 0 with the wish of the Chubs' concern- see us is a mystery, Kowloon B.G.C..517 428 80
ed to complete the match without
I hardly expect to satisfy my outfit has better batters than the Civil Service... 436 363
delay! In the circumstances it is correspondents, but to return to my make up for it by their fielding. It Chinese, but the latter can easily Recreio "B" ...257 334
comments of the games played lasc week. The Dragons-Filipinos tussle,
out top-dog, but the one thing
Civil Service. 7 5 I .111 Recreio "An 8. 5 ◊ 3.10 Kowloon B.G.C. 8 4 13 8 East Point B.C. 8. 4 0 4 8 Recreio "B" ..... 6 3 1 4.7 Taikoo R.O....... 5 3 0 Craigengower... 8, 30
8
6
Kowloon C.C....6 · 1
1
3
1
5. 2
Yacht Cluba ↑
BHOTS FOR AND AGAINST,
0
73 0
23 0
15
Q
0
0 88
310 408
0 99
395 $12
0.117
Taikoo R.C. ... 300. 291 Yacht Club 930 300 East Point .C. 435 623 Kowloon 0:0. Craigengo:
difficult to see what new advice the local Association can expect to re 10ceive from Home, and when the
rullag" does arrive the Craigen gower bowlers will probably be on the cricket field.
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that they are running the risk of having their reputation defamed through a game of baseball t A re- baseball reputation are two different putation of good character and a things.
I entirely agree with Mr. Waller that Mr. CLC. has been very ing. He has certainly always consistent in praising and criticis-
praised the Filipino players, and without exception criticised the same three Chinese players.
Mr. Waller criticises me regard- ing players losing interest through discouragement. Does Mr. Waller think that to find fault with is to encourage. If that is his idea, I suppose he advocates the fans to razz rather than to cheer, I have
always been taught to encourage discourage and jeer. and cheer the players and not to
Mr. Waller himself knows that no player of the Chinese team is a
big leaguer, and I can say that no any big league games in the States. Player in the Colony has figured in Such being the case, I can say that the local baseball players are but all learning to play the game. As these players are all beginners, is it more desirable to encourage them or discourage them 7-Yours faith- fully,
NUFFSEDD.
Hong Kong, July 26th.
THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
3 TO 1 ON TUNNEY.
A FINANCIAL FIASCO?
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
J
NEW YORK, July 26th. Tunney and Heeney are both in splendid condition for to-night's contest over fifteen rounds for the Dempty is appearing in the ring worlds heavyweight championship. as Heeney's chief second.
Distinct apathy seams to chor. acterise the public's attitude to the doubtful if over 60,000 will actually Tunney-Heeney fight, and it is see the contest. In this case. Tex with a gate of 82,800,000 last Rickard, who smashed all records
autumn, will face his first financial fiasco in twenty years of heavy- The receipts weight exhibitions. must total 81,200,000 before he can begin to count the profit owing to guarantees and severe taxation. paring the Yankee Stadium to no- Carpenters are nevertheless pre- commodate a crowd of 97,000. The due to the general belief that lack of enthusiasm seems partly
is hard to any which team will come Tunney will win easily on his given in his favour. It is felt that merits, and a to 1 are the odda Heeney, with this wide-open style of attack, is made for the champion.
as I said, was one of the best games certain is that the game will be we have yet seen. Zafra, unfor tunately had an "off-day," and fought out with all the gusto that
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