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MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS.
AN ELUSIVE MATCH.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CHINESE SWIMMERS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HÙNG TONG DAILY PRESS."1
SIR.I notice that "Broadcaster" made some remarks in his article to-day that Mr. Fok, of the China A.A., bas requested the help of the swimming coach he (Broadcaster") First arrecommended, and that the former's request gives the lie to a statement made by a correspondent recently to the effect that the offer to put Chinese swimming clubs in touch with a good conch has been declin- cd with many thanks." pointed out that that writer did not represent Chinese opinion.
The Mixed Doubles League fix- tures are now complèted, with the exception of one tie-that between "Craigengover and Kowloon Cricket Club The match has now been Postponed several times, ranged for July 3 it was put off on account of the former's inability to raisen tear, singe when several attempts have been made to play, but on every occasion rain has interfered. Again, yesterday, no play was possible.
an important The steh bas bearing on the ultimate positions in the league table. A win for the Kowloon would give them Shield, while a reverse would place them. Calgengower and Chiness Recreation Club on level terms, necessitating a triangula: play-off.
"Interested spectators at thin struggle are the four other com-
their
Extures.
He also
bas
THE
PRESS, WEDNESDAY, HONG KONG DAILY
V.R.C. SENIORS IN ACTION.
SCORE EASY VICTORY OVER ROYAL NAVY: SAILORS OUTPLAYED.
KOWLOON JUNIORS AGAIN DEFEATED.
[BYWATERMAN."]"
At the V.R.C. last night, the Club's "A" team scared a convincing victory over the Royal Navy, finishing 7 goals to 1 to the good. The F.R.C players were by no means stretched and the easy manner in which they won their game yesterday pro claims them as the potential champions.
The K.0.8.B. "A" obtained their first points yesterday at the expense of the Kowloon Swimming Club's "B" team whom they defeated by 3 goals to l.' The game was quite good and not BO one-sided as the score saggests.
K.0,5.B. "A" e: KOWLOON. “* B,"
In a match where both sides failed to take advantage of their luck, the I think I better own up to the K.0.5.B. "A" defeated the Kow. public that I was that correspond-loon "B" by three goals to one. ent, though "Broadcaster heen kind enough to leave my name The soldiers were the heavier of unmentioned. But may I remind
teams and often their that his original the two Broadcaster comment was on the South China weight stood them in good stead, Swimming Club, and my declining of bis offer of recommending a swim though. I do not wish it to be in- ning coach was made on behalf ferred from this that they used
their weight unduly.
of the
swimmers of the S.C.S. Club, and not (may I repeat for the umpteenth time) on behalf of all Chinese swimmers (please see
peting Clubs who have completed my previous correspondence). This fact has been clearly pointed out in my answer to Keen Supporter's
cased,
The Teams.
K.O.S.B. "A"-Westland, Wil- son, Bond, Faulkner Ferguson, Finlayson and McKinto
Kowloon "B-J. Angus, Hast
Murphy.
After this Angus was called upon to do a great deal of work and all those who saw the way in which He defended the Kowloon citadel will agree that he did his work admirably. Just before the end MacKintosh 'added a goal for the soldiers, making the score 3-1.
Referee: Mr. A. F. May,
AUGUST
7, 1929.
CHINA'S NEW WALL
THE KELLOGG PACT AND JAPANESE PRESSURE,
["D.P." Special Service.]
Toxyo, August 4.
We, the Emperor of Japan, who favoured with, Heavenly Grace, have aucceeded to the Throne of the Unbroken Imperia! Lineage, pro- claim to the people who will see this document-
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arose from what to Western students seemed a terbaicality bus which to Japanese, was a matter of vast importance-whether the En peror should ratify the Treaty in the hame of his people or in his own name alone. The latter course was decided upon, and the Privy Council, before recommending the Treaty the Throne, adopted a re- servation which it declared must be understood as specifically apply ing to Japan. This reservation reads:
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THE ST. LEGER.
LONDON BETTING.
[United Press.)
LONDON, Júly 27. Odds on the Doncaster St, Leger to-day were:---
6 to 1 agst. Hot Waek. Trigo, 7 to 1 ags. Penny Come Quick. 8 to 1 agst. Hunter's Moon. 10 to 1 agst Artiet Proof, 11 to 1 agst. Brieza.
19 to 1 agst. Bul and Buls. Pos-
pority.
14 to 1 agst. Bosworth.
20 to 1 aget. Grand Terrace, Haste.
Away, Mr. Jinks,
"The Imperial Government here- by declares that, in view of the Imperial Constitution. it under- stands that he phrase in the names of their respective, peoples "That, having perused and ex-in Article I of the Treaty relating amined the Treaty Relating to the to renunciation of war, which was Renunciation of War, which wassigned ay Paris on August 27,1928, signed by a plenipotentiary of the will not he applied as far as Japan Empire and those of the other is vonberned.
The Constitution specifically Powers concerned at Paris August the Third Year of grants the treaty-making power to Bhows, and on which the Imperial the Emperor, who rules Japan by ment, and the vast moral force of Government published a declarationdivine right and in many ways still the United States, Britain. France in regard to a phrase in its First is an absolate head of the Japanese and the other signatory Powers Article, or. June 24, the Fourth State, who does not need to consult thrown against us?
"There can be little doubt but that. his people in any way in certain Year of Showa-
"We accept and ratify the said nets, and who, indeed, specifically this question will stand as a bogey treaty, retaining the Imperial is not empowered to do so in the before Japanese statesmen for years sense of parliamentary to come. Every application and Government's declaration referred Western
government.
interpretation of the famous docu to above.
The reservation, it is understood,iment will be watched with a view to We personally sign our name below and cause our Imperial Seal as far as "the effectiveness of the what observers feel eventually may to be affixed thereto in the Im-treaty goes, has no effect on the be its most important application perial Palace in Tokyo, on June 27, purpose of the document which in the Orient-the position of Japan the Fourth Year of Showa, or the binds Japan as well as the other in Manchuria. twenty-five hundred and eighty- signatory antions not to go to war ROYAL NAVY, ninth year after the Enthronement until all possible means of arbitra-
of the Emperor Jimmu."
tion and conciliation have been With this impressive proclama- avoided. The Treaty already" has tion the Emperor of Japan ended been called into play, indirectly, Provinces of China and the status long dispute which rent the in an effort to settle the Sino- of these investments already is in the Japanese-owned enterprises in highest circles in the Empire, and Russian dispute, where it seems to incipient dispute. China feels that made the Kellogg Briand Treaty have exercised at least a modica Chins eventually should be turned renouncing war of aggression as of moral pressure. Just what it
for settlement of inter- will mean to the Far East in over to her, and it seems not un reasonable to assure she will use to hasten her control of these ia- Japanese Empire. The proclama question.
What of Disputes with China?
stitutions within her borders. That they stuck to their guns against tion came after a year of wrang such edds. The V.R.C. team work-ling, which finally was settled only
Thoughtful Japanese cannot but disputes will arise would seem to be when Emperor Hirchito himself
ask themselves: -How far does this inevitable, just as it is enti1 China? "In event we find ourselves the Kellog-Briand Pact may prove ally, I am of the opinion that theytives under the Constitution.
An Important Trife.” in a disputs similar to that be a useful instrument to Chinese could do much better as a team and
The dispute was a direct cause of treen China and Russia to-day, will statesmanship in event of China although their victory was convinc
(Continued on next Column.) night. ing, I am afraid I cannot say the the downfall of the Cabinet beaded we find our hands tied by this docu- being threatened with Japanese same of their play, as I expected by Baron General Giichi Tanaka. a much more impressive display.
V.R.C. "A"
The V.R.C. "A" had what amounted to a practice gime last night, when they met the Royal Navy. The sailors put up a stiff opposition and are to be con
means
China's New Wall.
Japan has upwards of a billion yet favested in the Three Eastern
Green and Recreio finished their letter, in which I was seemingly ac- Lawson, Henry, Frost, Bliss and gratulated for the manner in which national disputes effective for the general, however, in future, remains very legitimate means in her power
Kowloon Bowling
matches some time ago, and their records have already been publish
ed.
The Ladies' Recreation Club
Broadcaster as a journalist
of your paper should have all the real facts before writing out an
The Game, Finlayson and Fergison
were
and University records are now article. What is the good of airing conspicuous early on and betweened together very well, but person-intervened to uphold his preros treaty bind us in our relations with within the realm of possibility that
given
Ladies' Recreation Club.
beat KBG.C.
beat Recreio
9.1 acts S. 1
+h
beas University
lout to Kowloon 0.C....
last to Chinese FC.
- 3 2.7
lost to Oraigangower... 4. 5.
30-21 sets
This is a creditable record, three match having been won and, the same Dunker lost.
mencement ...
The Teams..
V.R.C. "A":-Knight, Soares, Well Stewart, Liang, Gittens, Roza Pereira.
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a remark which is incorrect in
them they bombarded the Kowloon every detail? An article is meant for the benefit of the public, and goal soon after the start, but Angus unless it is a piece of sound infor
was reliable and treated those pre- mation, it may have the disastrous
sent to a clever exhibition of goal result of leading the public astray. Those who have read my previous keeping. Time after time he came correspondence will remember that through wheri everyone let a goat I never declined "Broadenster's " offer on behalf of all Chinese swim-was inevitable. The Kowloon side mers, and may I repeat again and were really lucky to have kept "off for the last time, in order that such the K.O.S.B. onslaught of the corn- an accusation may not re-occur, that I declited Broadcaster's offer of a swimming coach with very They finish many thanks, on behalf of the swim-Bliss got through but wasted too Dr.mers of the South China Swimming much time before shooting. West-
Club (not any other Club, let alone
and saved easily. The Kowloon centre half, Hast, appeared to be winded early in the first half and often left his man unmarked at dangerous moments. Mackintosh had an opportunity to open the. scoring but Angus pushed the ball over the bar in a brilliant attempt. However, with East frequently leaving the soldiers in advantage ous positions, the latter eventually were able to break through Angus'
Fourth in the Lengus Table. Montgomery, Capt. Etheringtou all Chinese swimmers).-Yours, etc., and G. W.. Seweil were presenu" playing in every match, while no less than nine ladies tock
**eter-
part in the six matches, viz.: Mrs. Comrie, re. Etherington, Mrs. Haslam Mrs. McLellan, Mrs Grigor, Mr. de Linde, Mrs. Par Mrs sons, Mrs. Beamish, and Miles.
University.
beat Recicio hest K.B.G.C.......... lost to Chinese R.C.... lost to Kowloon C.C.... lost to Craigenzower... lost to Ladies' R.C.....
دوا
A 1 sets
5- 1
1-8
1. 9. "
1-8
sets
21-34
LEUNG TIT SANG. Hong Kong, August 6, 1920. [We assume-though we confess to having no proof that Mr. Leung Tit Sang is authorised to express the views of members of the South China Swimming Club, and is not merely expressing his own personal in this correspondence. Lopicioa
Our files show that the first mention
of a coach came from Broad-
excellent defence and Faulkener
oaster," who wrote:- The Chinese have not so far provided a local champion in long or short distances in speed swimming, and it seemas that what they lack is a good coach drew first blood with "stinger" -one who could give both theore from ten yards range. At half tical and practical instruction. I have in mind a gentleman who time the score was 10 in favour could fill this place admirably and of the soldiers, if the authorities of the Association so desire, I could put them in touch with him."
Second Hall.
At the beginning of the season
The soldiers started indifferently Univenity were considered a
Mr. Leung's letter in reply to formidable team, but after the the above contained the following: in the second half and play moved departure of Dr. and Mrs. Totten. As to the coach-in-need for the up and down the bath, but crontu- bam, on holiday, they were con Chinese, I am happy to say that we ally Bliss equalised for Kowloon.
Chinese have men who not only have
Resuming the soldiers moncpolis- siderably weakened. Miss R. Perry had vast experience in coaching played in Jäter games, whilet Miss work, but can themselves performed the play, but their forwards R. Krok and Miss G. Ho Tung any known swimming strokes in the lacked combination and often shot most perfect form. Broadcaster's instead of passing, and passed when were the two other lady members well-intended introduction of a cap- of the team. Their men players able coach is therefore declined with they should have shot. There were
Tottenham, C. were:-Dr.
occasions when both Ferguson and Souza, Chong Tuck Wing. Dr. D. very many thanks, as far as the K. Simy, T. X, Lien, and F. simmers of the South China Swim Finlayson appeared selfish and
Khoo
GOLF.
de
ming Club are concerned."
la another letter Mr. Leung wrote: Broadenster" says his proposed coach was meant for those who are on the threshold of their
swimming careers, and not for those who have swap for years. Wall, if ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF be actually meant that, he was not
CLUB.
AT HAPPY VALLEY, AUG. 4.
1
Happy Valley Championship. Lt. Comer. W. D. Brown 135 wins
K. Robertson'
159
A. E, Lissaman
166
S. T. Butlin .....
108
T.L... Christie
169
A. D. Humphreys ........
169
There were 21 entries.
Optional Pool.
D. J. Gilmore..... 33-74 wins
S. T. Butlin 84-970
T.B. Whyte-Smith 84-7=77 R. F. Clark
Twelve entries.
20-19=78
Captain's Cup.
R. A. Campbell 53-14-71 quali-
fies,
Other scores!!
A O. Brawn.
a W. Sewell.
D. Ellis
A. E. Lisaman.
84-12-72
84-19-72
87-14-3
77-473
83-9=74. 34-20-74
KS. Robertson.... 78 573
A. D. Humphreys
D. S. Edward
Twenty-one entries.
Junior Section Medal Competi- tãos cancelled owing to insuficient ontries.
very clear in his wording. It seems that his pronoun they applied to all Chinese swimmers." (The italics are oura)
It seems from the above that the offer was made to all Chinese swita- mers, including the S.0.A.A., and that Mr. Leung's refusal was on behalf of Chinese swimmers in general, and the S.C.A.4. in parti- cular. We have only to add, that the secretary of another Chinese Club clearly read that meaning into it from the fact that he wrote for the coach offered to the Chinese by
Broadcaster."-ED.]
THE AMERICA CUP.
RACES TO COMMENCE IN 1930.
[RHUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
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New Yonx, Auz. 6. The New York and Royal Ulster Yacht Clubs have agreed that the first race for the America Cup shall be held on September 30. 1830, off the entrance of Naragan. zett Bay.
Two syndicates have already been formed to build yachts, as candidates for the defence of the Cup.
shot from long range when they could have done much better by members of the feeding other K.O.S.B. team who were well plac- ed.
Ferguson was responsible for giv- ing the soldiers the lead which he did following a scramble outside the Kowloon goal.
Royal Navy-Hampton, Minty, Bashford, Davies, Sullivan, Smith,
Stanton.
The Game.
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Referee: Mr. A. F. May.
STEEL AND COULSON BILLIARD
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On . on Total Posible Played Win, games, games, points, points.
Hong Kong Police Res.
Buffalo Club.......
C. & P.O. Cleb
R.E., Bergt.
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