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KOWLOON GOLF CLUB.

DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP, QUALIFYING ROUND.

END OF LIGHT GOLF BALL.

· EXPERIMENT FAILS IN

AMERICA.

The United States Golf Associù- tion has decided to abandon, as from

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1931.

Lawn Bowls.

HONG KONG ONE UP OVER SHANGHAI

SECOND GAME TO-DAY,

[BY GREEN.").

The first interport bowls gaing

WORLD'S BOXING CRAIGENGOWER C.C. CHAMPIONSHIP.

SHARKEY OUT POINTS CARNERA:

[TRATOR REUTER'S AGENCY.}

VARSITY LECTURE.

COMMITTEE'S REPORT FOR LENGTHY ADDRESS BY MR.

`LAST YEAR.

INCREASED PROFIT IN WORKING ACCOUNT.

COOPER.

LEAVE TO APPEAL GRANTED.

· SCHOOLMASTER'S CASE TO COME, UP, AGAIN.

An interesting lecture on Popu The case in which a headmaster lation" was delivered by Mr. M. and a school teacher wore sentenced A. Cooper, M.A B.Com.; "at the for possession of documents calcu Hong Kong 'Varsity Union on lated to ennso a breach of the Monday night, under the auspices peace was again mentioned at Kow of the University Law and Com-lona Magistracy yesterday when merce Society. Among those pre- Mr. M. K. Lo applied for loayo. L

Brainedlatinell, Prof. R. Roberts son, and Mossrs. C. E. R. Clarabut, Y. C. Kwan, P. H. Hu, Y. F. Tam, and Kwong Sik Kwong,

the Kowloon Courso, on Sunday, April 15 next, the larger and ligh played on Saturday, onucu in the and Sharkey, which the New York Tuesday, October 20, at 5.30 p.m., sent were Mr. and Mrs. A. O appeal in the case of the second

The following is the draw for the qualifying round of the Club Championship to be played over

The sixteen bosser ball which became compulsory in October 25. scratch scores will qualify for the America on January 1 last. first round of the Championship proper, which will be devided on November 8

8,30 am.-G, H. Resell v. A. W du Bora.

8,35 a.m.-F. E, Remedios v ̧«A. Laughton,"

8.400m. H. Mundy v. G. E. E. Johur.

team

defeat of Shanghai by nine shots after a wonderful recovery which Though no statement has been left the locul

on edge. made regarding the dimensions of Shanghai were ten ahots behind the now ball it is anticipated that when they went on to take Bix it's present size will be retained, but honds in sucression and to estab

lish lead by three shota It was that its weight will be increased to a great disappointmont to them to that of the British standard-1.62 | have to give away five shots in the 18th head, and the result was still open in the 30th herd, whên,

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In view of the growing, revolt on the part of the great mass of golfers against the balloon ball, the 8.50 am-P. W. T. Planner v. change will occasion no surprise. A. A. Lopus.

8.45 am.-H.T. Buxtov, J, B Thomson.

8.56 .m.-J. McKelvin Gellatly.

G. D. Beid v. It. Over

1.05 .-W. M. Groves v. 11" Taylor.

4.10 a.m.-E. da Roz v. H. S.

Dinsdale....

Tate.

New York, Oct. 12, 2 After two postponements Alten-round Right between Carnera Dommission is recognising as for the World's Championship; takes place at Ebbets Field to-night, weather permitting."

Weights Carnera 1818. Sharkey 144. Blb.

LATE

alb

Sandoy beat Carnem on points,

H.KF.A. MEETING.

The thirty-eighth annual general meeting of the Craigengower CC will be held at the chub-bouse on

when the following, report will be presented:

Criket-Teams were entered in the first and second divisions of the Cafekar Leses

League. Both teams com- pleted their

Axtures. The resulta weng no favourable, though the first team started the season very promising y

faced with a difcit of four shots CHINESE TEAMS SECESSION Lee head the batting and bowling Mr. E. Zimmern and Mr. A. T.

they gave away a quartette to finish the game. Shanghai had really hard luck and they deserved to win after their great uphill struggle:

DISCUSSED......

At a mesting of the Hong Kong. Football Association Council yes torday, it was decided to accept team to the northern part early Shanghai's invitation to send next year to take part in the in cided to reserve November: 11% 1931,

The branch between the public and constituted authority has been widened by reason of the fact that poor indeed, and I have scen in- The standard of play was very a number of important clubs, individual risks in our League cluding the famous Siwanoy club of games put up a better display. I New York, have permitted their had expected Shanghai to be interport contests. It was also de

0.15 m.h--D. C Wilson. A members," when playing in 0.20 am.--Dr Co. v. RW.naments to use the smaller

heavier British ball,

Shpsed.

0,25. a.m.--J., Pooter v. J. J. Cameron,

Increased Difficulties.

9.30..-1. J. King v. W. L.

When the big ball was introduced, Picw.

4.1.-4. T. Braley v. J. Mordinary golfers, who, comprise 05 per cent of players, were told that the gain would be made easier and more pleasurable.

Purves,

1,40 m. A. A. Dand v. W Hyde,

.m.-T., J. Price A.

4.45 Partner...

FANLINGGOLF.

Not dily has the balloon" done nothing of the kind, but it has

averages of the first division matches. !

Tennis:Teams competed to the "H" and "O" divisions of the Lawn Tennis League. The team in, in the competition while the other the "B" division finished second team did not prove successful.

Owing to the limited number of entries in the Club tournament, only two events were held. Those are as yet uncompleted.

fur a charity match in aid of Earl Haig's Fund (Poppy Day).

In connection with the with drawal of the Chinese teams from Lawn Bowls:As usual, the Club the league a discussion was held competed in the first and second by the Council in private, after divisions of the Lawn Bowls Com, which the dates for the Lai Wahpetitions. Although much interest Cup and The Sunday Herald Charity Cup nutches were fixed.

FRIENDLY FOOTBALL..

· K.F.C. SECONDS TO MEET HM.S. SERAPH TO-DAY

trouble, on the green and some of four-the scrappy, heads were not all and composed of their woods. In fact none of the players of both sides (excepting Cullon) came up to the standard of Medina, who, while he did öcensionally send a wood to waste, more often direct both his deliveries on the jack. As in their second practica game which they last, Shanghai again overlooked the expediency of blocking. Had Richards bean ordered to place of blocket on the back hand when Medina's woods were near the jack in the sixth head, instead of try ing the foreland, which incidental- greatly increased the golfer's diffily moved the jack behind, the lucky culties and trials, As predicted, wick-off for the shot which Freser

The following have been selected his objections to the big ball come gained might have been avoided. In the 18th hend, which scaled

to represent the K.F.C. 2nd XI under three hoads:

a friendly game with a team from Shanghai's fate, Hong Kong mere lying three shots, and Main was

H.M.8. Seraph, on the R.F. There were 43 entries for the

at fault in deciding to drive with ground at 5 p.m. to-day- logoy Pool Competition the

his arcond wood. He should haveliams Whitfield, I. Greenberg; Bf.

Gurevitch: Wells, Loudon: nd "Courre at Fanling, played

attempted to draw in an effort to Greentorg, Everest, Simpson, Cot 10th-12th instant. H. Lowe (18)

Added difficulty in putting. save some shots, for in any case winning by finishing all square?

Othera scores were C. W, F. Book Golfers in the main being vain, Shanghini stood a chance of boington, Bickford (Capt.),

passed by one shot or two at the Reserves, Cameron, White, Noon er (6) and F. C, B. Black (18), the curtailment of the drive by ne most, Cullen played a great game, Smith. Reserves are requested both one down.

much as 20 to 30 yards is intolerand his readership was excellent. to turn up. on the New "The Boxey Pool Course and the Medal Round Comable. While e contemplated new patition on the Old Course failed ball, because of its increased weight, to attract sufficient entries and will restore some of the lost dis were cancelled.

tance, probably 10 to 18 yards, its chief attraction will be in controll LADIES' RECREATION CLUB.bility, and the consequent fewer

H. LOWE WINS BOGEY POOL.

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DRAW FOR SEASON'S

• TOURNAMENTS,

The draw for the ladies open singles Inwn tennis Championship of the Colony took place as the

· Ladies' Recreation Club on Mon day, the results being as follow:

Miss L. Hutcheson v. Mrs, · K.. M. Wood.

Loss of distance in the drive. Läck of adequate control in a. wind, and

excursions into the rough.

The new ball, which now conforms more to the size and weight of that in this country, will be used when the British team of amateurs arrive in America for the next Walker Cup match,

FIRST RUGBY TRIAL,

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RESCUE AT SEA."

was shown, the first team could not maintain their position towards the closing matches' of the Lengine.

The teams completed their fix- tures as under :----

1st Team: Matches 14, won 9, lost points 18, 3rd place.

2nd Team: Matches 14, won 7, lost 7, points 14, 8th place.

The Club also competed in the Spey Royal Cup and our rink is now in the final round,...

Competitions were held and re.. sulted as follows:--

Open Singles:-Mr. U. M. Omar; Wilrunner-up, Mr. W. B. Muskett.

Singles Handicap:Mr. A. E. Buchanan. Coates; runner-up, Mr. G. L.

JUNK CREW PICKED UP BY

B. & S. STEAMER.

The story of a dramatic rescue at sea was recounted on the arriva of the a.. Kucichow (Messrs. But terfield and Swire) on her return from a voyage from Tungku to Weihai wei."

The second interport game will be played on the Taikos B.C. ground to-day, Hong Kong will be represented by G.L, Buchanan, J. Laing, N. Drummond and U. M Omar (Skip). Shanghai will har to me all their science and good judgment if they are to beat this formidable team. Shanghai will find the Taikoo grean quite on the fast side and to their liking, and in point of fact ground conditions here will be pretty much the same as at the Kowloon C.C., where Some distance out of Weihaiwel, visiting teams from Shanghai have signals of distress were notiend so often provided thrilling contests. froin a waterlogged fishing junk in It is to be hoped that Shanghai lot. 36 deg, 16 N, long, 123 deg. will find themselves in the form12 E. The Kucichow bote-to and that wins, in which ease the third approached the wreek. Seven men game, which will decide the hoa, were found clinging to logs. Most ours, will be watched with the of them were in the last stages of keenest interest. At the moment exhaustion, and no time was for: it is not known who will play for in rescuing them. A strong nor Shanghai, but Stormen, who has therly wind was blowing, and tie. so far not played in the interport, sky was overcast, at the time. The Hong Kong Club's first and is one of the best on the visit The fishermen were all natives of Tugby 'trial takes place at Huppying side, is sure to be included. A Weihaiwei, and had set nut in keen game is anticipated and there their junk for Antung and Shitau Valley this afternoon at 5.20. A is every promise of the spectators with a cargo of logs, beans and number of players are not included being treated to a game abounding beancakes. Soon after leaving HARD COURTS TOURNAMENT.in the teams chosen as they are in thrills.

port, they encountered bad weather. The draw in connection with the

Efforts were made to reach and. Olub hard courts cournament was

but the rough as "battered them as follows:-

about and the junk eventually ber dame waterlogged and sauk It was only the cargo. of fans which proyehled it from going tả thê bottom.

Mr. Dool Mrs. Koary. Mrs. James v. Miss D. Graham..... Mrs Tottenham v. Miss Enid" Lo.

Men M. Majendis v. Mrs. Me- Tuviah

Miss C. Lov. Aira Chịu Chư

chiu.

Mins P. Porry, Misy Thomas. Airs. Lockner (bye)

Open Mixed Doubles,

TEAMS FOR TO-DAY'S MATCH.

participating 10 the Interport Cricket Trials, while others are as yet unfit, but these will get a try- out in the subsequent trials, as will

Mrs. Church and Capt. Williamso any new members not includ

V. Mrs. Stallord Smith and Capt. Anderson.

od in the teams for today's game.. The leans for the first trial will be as follows:---

Mr. and Mrs. Wood v. Mrs. Keary and Mr.: H. 3. Armstrong.

Mr. and Mrs. Alackie và Bigg Colours:-S. Fox; G. P. Lam. Adams and Mr. T, A. Martin.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark (bye), G. A. L. Plummer, C. J. D.

Man's Singles.

A. H. MeBride (bye),

TA, Martin (iyor." S. O. Hill (bye),

Capt. Williama v,, D. T. Mackie,

Cap H. R. Cooke (bye).

1. M. Wood (byö), -:

Law, A. N.` Other; M. W. Turner, L. G. Robertson; E. F. Buttress, W. Mitford, R. Stillard, A. I. Cox, Andrews, D. McLellan, W. B. Smith, and J. G. Devonshire.

Cub Colours-J. F. Whitham

SHANGHAI LOSE AT

YACHT CLUB.

PRACTICE GAME BEFORE

INTERPORT.

The Shanghai lawn bowlers wers engaged yesterday in a practice Yacht Club. An even game ensued game at the Royal Hong Kong until the 17th head when the locals scored four to gain a good lead, shots, Shanghai paying back by and they eventually won by four taking a quartetten the last head, Scores head by head were no un- der

Shanghai: F. Medina

R. D. Beaumont, R. II. D. Wade, H. E. Peck

Yacht Club. A. Stovenson P. W. Ramsay

A. D. Humphreys (bys)...

H. J. Armstrong (bys),

Owing to lack of entries, the ladies doubles handicap and mixed doubles handicap have been cancelled."

the

ER. K. Bovill, W. D. Johnson; G. B. Stormes

S. Lee, Y. V. Sogalon; W. F

Hon. Mr.

Peers, F. A. Merry, J. H. McC. Richards (Skip) W. Elney, F. R. Burch, E. R. West, Heads. -Shots Total B. P. Maarey, B. 1, Stock, and 'E.

Boathorn McFarlane Shots Totai

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B. Gamme

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ROYAL RACING MEN.

PRINCE GEORGE ELECTED A

MEMBER OF THE JOCKEY ·

CLUB:

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London, Oct. 1-Prince George was to day elected a member of the

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Jockey Club His three brother 15

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· LOCAL HOCKEY.

DRAWN MATCH AT KING'S PARK.

The Club "A" ten

entertained

the K.B.B.F.P.A. to a goalless draw in their hockey fixture at King's Park on Monday afternoon,

The K.B.8. alarted off with, an attack on the Club goal, but no thing materialised, Outstanding in the Club's defence was B. 8. Moses, the goal keeper, who played splendid game and time and again

cleared when hard pressed, while the Prince of Wales, the Duke of

C. C. Francis,, the F.P.A. centro. York and the Duke of

forward, was the pick of a fast aro already members.

forward line.

They clung to the wreck for three- days and nights, drifting wherever they were carried by the wind and wares, until they were rescued longer and were all in They could not have lasted mucl. a sorry plight when the Kuciehow arrived.

The master of the Burichaw and wirelessed that the junk wreak landed bis protègees at Weihniwei constituted a danger to navigation.

Souvenirs Presented. ficfore calling upon Mrs, Shields: to present souvenirs to the Shang i players, the Hon. Mr. W. T Southern commented on the game. He wished Shanghai success in the interport, and hoped they would leave here with good impressions. of the weather, the place, and the bowlers.

Mr. Richards replied expressing thanks on behalf of the team for the hospitality extended to them, anil in turn he presented souvenirs.

to the "Billycocks"-team:

play

Interport Diary.

The following are the remaining matches during the wook.

Today Second interport game on the Taikoo R.C. ground, 3 p.m. Thursday - Second Division Hong Kong, Shanghai on the F.K. Electrio R.C. ground; 41: ** Friday-Happy Valley team v. Shanghai or the Police ground

Saturday:Third interport game on the Club de Recreio ground, 3 Ip.m. Interport dinner at Penin- Aula Hotel.

Pairs :—Mesars. U. M. Omar and‍ B. A. Trotter; runners-ip. Messrs.

E. el Arculli and A. Gammon.

Rink: Messrs. L. E. Lammert (Skip), A. E. Contes, H. V. Pearse, and A. L. de Souza: runners-up, Messrs, W. Gilt (Skip), A. A Razack, C. Summons, and A. Gam.

mon.

Continued on next Column.)

Mr.

dofondant, Lau Wing Sang, who had been sentenced to oud year's hard Inbour,

It will be recalled that at are Mr B L. Wong presided hearing last week, Mr. F. C. Ten- In his lengthy address, kin, K.C., and Mr. G. K. Hall Cooper dwelt mainly on the ocon Bratton, asked for a revision of omic and quantitative aspects of sentenco. and his Worship, after population. He quoted the opinions hearing further evidence, allowed by saying that it was impossible mastes, to pay a fine of 6000 in of various writers, and concluded the first defendant, the head

to ascertain the future populationstead of serving six months with of a plece, whether it would be put an option, but the sentenco amailer or larger, owing to the of one year on the accond defondant uncertainty of the outcome of in-

was not altered.

dustry, which in turn ventions which directly effected in effected

population,..

Prof. Robertson proposed a voto of thanks to Mr. Cooper at the conclusion of the lecture.

..Billiards-The tables

are in

the defendant

the

La making his application, Mr. Lo said he was doing so on ground that there had been sufficient evidence for his Worship to convict. The

offence that charged withy was that he wrote the following good condition. A competition was Chinese:The three provinces or sontonce of a black-boardin hold early in the season, in which the east have been captured by nine teams of four players com the Japanese slaves," peced. The winning team compris ed of the folowing:-Messrs. H. Kew, E. A. da Roza H. D. Rum- jahn, and F. K. Modi.

Membership:-The number 01 the roll is 298 including 12 life members. During the season, 60 joined, 5 rejoined, 20 resigned and 14 were struck off from the list.

Club House The building is in fair condition. Minor repairs and colour washing wore effected..

Finance: The working account shows a credit balance of $1,350.19, an increase of 81,009.01 over the result of the previous year. This is considered very satisfactory in view

of the increased cost of commodi ties

Mr. Lo submitted that

on this evidence alone, his Worship way not justified in sending the defen dant to prison for one year. If his Worship could sentence a matr to prison for this length of time on this evidence slono, Mr. Lo ventured to think that during the last two weeks or so, at least 5,000 to 10,000 people in Hong Kong should be in gaol now.

Continuing, Mr. Lo said he Worship could only refuse to grunt the application if he thought it Obituary: The Committee much was a frivolus one. Mr. Lo assur regret to record the death of the ed his Worship that his applice. following members :-Meters, Carr, R. M. Hamson, J. M. Vtion was a genuine and a very Ribeira and W J. White:

determined one, and naked leave to

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The thanks of the Club are duetako the case before the Full Court. to Mr. B. W. Bradbury" for the of Appeal." prosentation of souvenirs in connec

His Worship granted the appli cation. tion with Iawn bowls,

I may switch from golf to tennis and give up both for bowling. But-

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