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'ARGYLLS' 'AQUATICS. TENNIS LEAGUE,

SUCCESSFUL SPORTS HELD YESTERDAY,

MANY INTERESTING EVENTS.

A very successful programine of aquatic sports was held at Shama Shui Po yesterday afternoon by the various companies of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

The long programme of events was swum off under ideal condi tions, and some vory exciting finiabos were witnessed by the largo gathering of officers and men as sembled on the water-front. The Commanding Officer of the bat-1 talion, Col. N. C. Bennett, O.B.É., M.C.,, and Mr. Bennett and party were interesting spectators,

In the 150 yards three style race (50 yards breast stroke, 50 yarıls hack-stroke, and 50 yards Eree- stylo) a sterling tussle took place between Jameson and Jackson, bat

over the last 50 yards Jameson established comfortable lead

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which he maintained to the finish.

The High Dive,

Giving a very neat display off the board, Huchison won the high diving ovent by a narrow margin from Orr, who also performed creditably.

Both the sprint races, 5 yards: and 75 yards, went to McPhee, whose superiority over his oppon- ents at these distances was most

marked. He awam very well and won in convincing style.

Jameson was again kuccessful over the 'ibe yard course when he swar good style to beat Kildae hy s good two yards in the free-style event,

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C.R.C. WIN ANOTHER MATCH

H.K.C.C. BEATEN IN " B.*

Yesterday the Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Chinese Recreation Club met on the former's courts in the "B" Division. The visitors demonstrated their all-round super- iority by winning every set. The Chinese and Craigengower are so far the only unbeaten teams in this division.

Scores of the match follow- Lloyd and Gordon:-

lost to K. T. Lai and T. `C.

Iu

last to C. C. Chiu and F. K.

Lau

Inst to K. C. Ng and P. F.

Choi

Divett and Evans:--

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1932.

LAWN BOWLS

RECREIO TEAMS FOR

TO-MORROW.

The following players will repre- sant Club de Recreio in to-morrow's League Howls matches.

1st. Division v. Craigengower C. C. (Home) at 3.45 p.m.'

L. A. G. Gutierres, F. V. Ribeiro, A. 8. Gomes, C. E. Marques. (Skip.)

J. M. M: Alves, R. R. Robarts,

L. C. R. Souza, R. F. Luz. (Skip.) F. X. M. Silva, C. A. Lopes, E. M. Hemedios, C. G. Silva, (Skip.) 2nd Division v. Craigengower (Away) at 3.45 p.m. :-

M. A. Carvalho, D. C. Alves, J. G. Ozorio; A. H. Basto. (Skip.)

F. Xavier, J. M. 8. Rosario, J. 1. Basto, Dr. R. A. C. Basto. (Skip.)

OLYMPIC GAMES

BRITISH EIGHT BEATEN

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Los ANGELES, Aug. 11. A surprise in the rowing was the defeat of the British Eight, which comprised of Cantabs, who won the Boat Race, by Italy by two lengths in their heat over

a two thousand metres course.

United States won the other heat. Britain must win to-day's row off between to-day's six losers in order to qualify for the flual,

Clarence Crabbe, United States, won the four hundred

metres Free Style swimming final in 4m. 43.4 secs. World's record. '

The famous Frenchman, Taris, was beaten by inches in a wonder-

F. A. Prata, B. Basto, A. E. S. Champion was 6th and Charlton ful finish, while the Australian boy Alves, C. H. Basto. (Skip.) ·

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

{REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

New York, Aug. 10. PITTSBURGH broke their long

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lost to C. O. Chiu and F.. K.

Lau

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lost to K. C. Ng and P, F.

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Monaghan and Bowker:-

lost to K. T. Lai and T. C.

Iu

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RUGBY LEAGUE

TOUR.

ANOTHER MATCH WON IN

QUEENSLAND.

Ipswich (Queensland).-The Eng. lish Rugby League team gave a dazzling exhibition here when they defeated Ipswich by two goals and five tries to one goal. Showing a

understanding, wonderful tourists delighted the crowd with

'Much enthusiasm was displayed by the competitors in the Officers' race, two of whom, however, mis tonk Stonecutters for the ultimate winning post! Lieut. K. B. L. their brilliant handling. The pass Davidson had no difficulty in wining of the buck has scarcely reached ning this event.

Headquarters Wing had an easy win in the Inter-Company Relay, but a more exciting finish weg nro Vided in the Open Relay which went to the 20th Battery, R.A., with the 19th Battery a close second.

run of non-suecesa at Boston

last.

SHOULD BURMA BE PART OF INDIA?

ANTI SEPARATIONISTS LOSING GROUND.

A meeting held recently by Anti- Separationiste in Rangoon, and which was intended, apparently, to

be

F.M.S. DIVORCE CASE.

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AWARDED.

wrong in the relationship between | married life any more, but respon his wife and Mr. Chapman. She dont would have qene of that, at rusód "do" go ‘and play tănule" at the} though petitioner argued and tried estate regularly once or twice ato persuade hor to give up the iden weck.

of going away with Mr. Chapman,

Respondent remained adamant in spite of all petitioner's efforts, and then Mr. Chapman, in petitioner's presence, told respondent that he would join her in England.

Wits's Manner Changed. During the months of November December, 1031, petitioner The award of $10,000 damages and and costs was made to Mr. Walter noticed that his wife's manner had George Percival de Basagoiti, changed somewhat for she somed described as manager of MacPhail to lack interest in their life toge and Cu, Kuala Lumpur, in the ther, and be more cheerful and Supreme Court, Singapore, by the animated in Mr. Chapman's com Chief Justice (Sir William Muh pany. In early December he men son) when he was granted a decree tioned, that to her, but she passed nisi on his petition for the dissolu, the matter off, and made no admis tion of his marriage with Rachel sion of having any particular in Muriel Elizabeth de Basagoiti. The terest in Mr. Chapman. damages and costs were entered

Later on in the month Mr. Chap. Mr.man's visits to petitioner's house against the co-respondent, James Percival Chapman, stated became more frequent, and patition.

Respondent was due to sail for

England by the an. Lalandia on January 4, 1932. It had been plau- ned that respondent should leave Port Swettenham by the Straits boat on January 3, and that peti- tioner ahould see her off from there. Respondent left petitioner's house in the morning to have tiffia with Mr. Chapman at Mr. Taylor's bun galow on the Seaport Estate, Batu Tigs, and petitioner was to have

to be a planter on the Seafielder's suspicions wore aroused on two fetched her after tiffin and taken Estate, Batu Tiga.

occasions when he entered a room

Mr. F. G. Vaux appeared for the suddenly and thought that imme her to the boat.

About 2.30 that afternoon respon fended. petitioner. The petition was unde.diately previous to his entry his

wife and co-respondent had been emdent telephoned petitioner and said she was going with Mr. Chapman bracing.

He taxed his wife with his dus-in his car to Penang to catch the pisions but she denied anything of boat thers. That was the laat peti. the kind having taken place.

The petitioner, in an affidavit, said he was married in the Parish Church at Eversley, Hampshire, on September 3, 1928, to the respon- dent. After the marriage they re- turned from leave and lived in Kuala Lumpur until January 3, 1939. There was no issue of the marriago.

Tho marriage was a happy one during the years 1920, 1930 and the first half of 1931.

tioner heard of hor

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Was In Love With Him.

Stayed at Tapah Rest House. During the week before Christ-

Mr. F. B. Taylor, also on affi- mas Mr. Chapman came to peti- tionor's house every day, and on davit, said that he first met peti- the night of December 29, 1931, tioner and his wife about the middle petitioner asked his wife whether of July, 1031, together with Mr. she had over`kissed Mr. Chapman, Chapman. Respondent used to play to-day, but the revival was short, the second game of their double

In or about the month of July, She said that she had and was in tennis regularly with Mr. Chap.. header resulting in further defeat,

an answer to the successful 1831, be met the co-respondent, Mr. love with him, and was prepared man on his estate. Schulmerich and Berger hit home-

Petitioner quite, apparent to him that Mr. runs to give Boston their victory Separation tour of U Ba Po to Chapman, who was then employed to leave petitioner and go away months after he met them it was in the second game when Pittsburgh Upper Burma, resulted in a good as a planter on the Seafield Estate, with Mr. Chapman. seemed well Bot. O'Doul (twice), deal of ill temper, and the throwBatu Tiga, Selangor. From then spoke to his wife at some length and Chapman and the respondent were

friendship. Taylor, Frederick and Wilson hiring of shoes and other missiles at onwards petitioner and his wife tried to dissuade her from her pro- on terms of more than ordinary

became on friendly terms with Mr.posed course of action. home runs for Brooklyn, who took

Chapman and he used to visit their doubleheader from Cincinnati.

house and dine fairly frequently, the house to wait for Mr. Chap Other eircuit hitters were Chuck

usually on Wednesdays and Batur-an's car which she had seen going evidence of statements in the pati- Klein, Rhiel (Detroit), Schulte

days after the afternoon dance at into Kuala Lumpur earlier in the tioner's affidavit, and added that the Selangor Club.

evening. After about two hours! on the day that respondent and (St. Louis Browns). Risulta

she came back into the house with!

Mr. Chapman left by car to go National Leagus,

Mr. Chapman and a Mr. Taylor, who was a planter, and a mutual to Penang Mr. Chapman told him they intended staying the night at friend of both parties.

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a higher standard during the tour, while Risman and Evans formed a great partnership at half-back. Thair quick service from the scruma enabled the three-quarters to start their raids with the least possible. delay, and the two insides, Atkin- Headquarters Wing, because of son and Tobinson, often penetrat its consistency in all events, re-ed the barrier set up by their turned the best aggregate points apponents. While Smith performed card, while "A" Company was creditably. second with 35 points.

Presentation of Prizes.

At the conclusion of the sports, the prizes were present to the win ning members by Mr. Bennett...

Results;

· Detailed results as follows:-

23 yards Dush:-1, McPree, "A"

021 the left Blank, Ellaby, on the opposite wing,

minde many telling runs which

Chicago Philadelphia

Detroit Boston

clearly tried, the stamina and KAYE DON LEAVES resource of the Ipswich men. Fildes was the best forward and,

as usual, Fendor, playing the "For

ing game, made a fine extra back.

A powerful wind proved a tremen- dous asset to the home team in the first half. They began with a

Co. 2, Jameson, H.Q. Wing; 3, series of dashing attacks which Kildae, "C" Co. Time: 12 secs,

FOR AMERICA

speakers on the platform,

There are abundant signs that the "Aatis" are losing ground rapidly, Not only was the attendance emali, but several lenders were conspicuous by their abaenec. There are ru mours of more impending seces- sions, though time must be allowed

Invitations to Tennis,

Mr. Chapman was in the babit for the grinding of axes by those of inviting petitioner and his wife who still think their adhesion to out to the estate to play tennis but separation is worth something in petitioner was not able to accept the way of future ministerial bon- frequently owing to the lateness of boat.

his office hours. His wife used to accept with his consent, and when he had finished work he would fetch her home.

Amongst those absent at this meeting were U Su and (more significant still) U Soe Thein: and

the meeting, which was convened

by Chit Hlaing, could not collect

a more imposing Phongyi than the

aged Thetpan Sayadaw, whose in-

firmities, it was found, prevented

him from taking the chair.

Unless the Anti-Separationists can assemble more ecclesiastical support their cause is indeed hope.

less; but, as to that, it is evident

to any unbiassed observer that it

is hopeless in any case.

The feeling of Buddhist monks

(and it counts) is rapidly turning towards U Ba Pe whose meetings

TWO NEW BOATS TO RACE are now, thronged by Phongyis from

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

the other camp.

Liberty to Secade.

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The only important pronounce- RUGDY, Aug. 10. seemed to take the Englishmen by KAYE DON, who is to race Lordments wore by U Myit Tha Dun who Wakefield's motor boat Miss denied that their convention was 100 yards Three Style:-1, Jame-surprise. In fact the tourists open-

subsidised from Indie, and by Dr. son, IQ. Wing: 2, Jackson, ""ed most shakily, often fumbling England III for the International Co.; 3, Shearer, "A" (%. Time: the ball and failing with their Trophy on Lake St. Clair, Detroit, Ba Han who insisted that the com- kicking. Consequently, it came as on September 2nd, 3rd and 8th, ing election was not irrevocable High Diving:-1, Huchison, H.Q.no surprise when Ipswich opened left Southampton to-day in the Ma-in nature, and that if Burma joined Wing; &, Orr, H.Q. Wing: 3. Me-the score after eight minutes with jestic. [Neil," "C" Co.

2min. 17.4-58ccs,

· · '76 yards Race!—1, McPhee, "A" Co.;. 2, Jameson, HQ. Wing: 3, Ferguson, B.Q. Wing, Time, 45.4-5

secs.

the Indian Federation she would be

He said that Miss England, which at liberty to secede at any time a penalty goal kicked by Rollo.

was shipped to America from Liver- In support of this he quoted, or The English forwards subsequently | gained possession from the serumns Pool last Friday, would enter the rather misquoted, Sir George Rainy much more often than the home race, exactly as she was on Loch and Sir Samuel Hoare, whose state- Lommond when she set up the new ments, he said, were misunderstood pack, and the tourists found their world's record of 119.81 miles per by those with an imperfect know Boys Race:-1, Chapman; 2, proper form. Hand-to-hand pass-

hour.

ledge of English." What purpose ing resulted in England getting the Orr; 3, McGuire.

can be served by this denying and Greasy Pole-1, Livingston, "C" lead by the odd point. A reverse

disputing the announcement of the pass by Evans to Fonder started the Co. 2, Hall, "B" Co.

Prime Minister, who stated clearly Inter Company Relay, Head-oveniente, and the ball was car

that the choice is to be final, it is difficult to comprehend. The cause quarters, Wing; 2, "A" Co.; a, rind or by Robinson and Atkinson ha

for Ellaby to cross near the corner. power,

of Federation certainly cannot be **C" Co.

Open Relay, 20th Battery, In the twenty-third minute England...

promoted by such flagrant untruthe. R.A.; & 12th Battery, R.A.; 3, increased her advantage with an SARAZEN FAILS TO If there is one fact that Burma

ather brilliant try. In this case IQ-Wings, S.W;b

QUALIFY 1-150 yards Free Style:-1, Jame several players helped to outwit the Bon, H.Q. Wing;~, Kildae, "A" opposition, leaving Smith the Co.; 3, McPhee, "A" Co. (M.G.).chance to complete a spectacular

Time: 2 min 3,4-5, sees,

Officers Race:-1, Lt K. BL Davidson; 2, Lt. E AF. McPher

3, Lt. J. A. Maitland, The Lotal points, scored by the different companion, are as follows:

ELEQ.; Win

45 points.

offort. This time Bullivan made no mistake with the place kick.

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Don will have some days' prae tice before the contest in which he will meet the American ace" Commodore Gar Wood, whose boat

considerably greater hors

NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

seized upon after the Round-Table Conference, it is that the coming choice by General Election is to be irrevocable. The fact may be un- Phlatable, and in many places it is; but it cannot be disputed, and in Some feeling marked the begin-

most cases it is responsible for ning of the second half, and Hedg. son and Heidke were ordered off.

the nom adhesions, to Separation. NEN Yonk, Aug. 11. Denial of the fact at this date can the Gold. For the remainder of tho gamo Ipswich were chiefly concern-GENE Sarama, who startled the only be attributed to dishonesty or

di keeping the Englishmen out. world by capturing the British gross ignorance

Whutover British sympathies are, When twenty minutes of the second Open and the American Open Golf half had elapsed England had Championships in one senson, fail it is disagreeable to ce simple added three capital tries through ed to qualify yesterday in the Pro folk deliberately misinformed on Ellaby and Fender. (two), and near fessional Golfers' Association matters which have bebe stated, the end Sullivan completed the Championship. He returned an ag-reiterated, and later conarmed, by scoring with 'n penalty goal.

gregate score of 102.

the highest possible nuthorities.

At the time he had no reason to

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Petitioner's wife then went out of

There then occurred a scene in which respondent repented that she! wanted to go away with Mr. Chap- man, and petitioner spoke to Mr. Chapman and upbraided him for his conduct in alienating his wife's affections.

He gave further corroborative

and wife.

Subsequently he met Mr. Chap- man who said that he and the re- spondent had stayed together at

Mr. Chapman then offered to go Tapah Rest House and registered believe that there was anything away and not interfere with their there as Mr. and Mrs. Chapman.

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