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Local Sports Reviewed

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1933.

BODY-LINE BOWLING U.S. BASEBALL

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M.C.C. REPLIES TO AUSTRALIA

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 13.

con-

troversy has passed into a new stage as the result of a long dis cussion by the Committee of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

This type of bowling is now definitely upheld by M.C.C. which has addressed a seven-hundred word cable in reply to the Australian "body-line" bowling Board of Control's protest against

the Y.M.C.A. there was sufficient THE leg-theory bowling sirimming entertainment on Satur The Macao races on Sunday, day for all aquatie enthusiasts. though somewhat marred by rain True, the attendance might have been better at both places, but what during the afternoon, were

enthusiasm. Thore without interest, and those who was wanting in number was made made the trip were amply rewarded up in by the sport provided. It was a plenty of, thrill in the Y.M.C.A. happy idea that moved the stewards programme while the V.R.C. sport to include two ladier races in the was no less exciting. There was programme, as both events proved sufficient seen at the V.R.C's first indeed. Miss night fete to indicate a successful interesting

The M.C.C. state the form "body Alabaster certainly rode well to seasog, and it is to be hoped that

appears to imply a direct at- win both races. When riding Pureby the end of the season local swim-line Music, she shot in front from the mers will be ready to put up a tack by the bowler upon the bats- ngainst Shanghai.man and that such implication, ap start, and was never headed again. Incidentally reply has been replied to any English bowling in and in the last race, when riding ived from Shanghai either to the Australia, is improper and incor White Butterfly, she did extremely well to win, as the pony had to be V.R.C.'s invitation or to that sent rect. ridden all the way. When No by the Hong Kong Amateur Swim- Fear, with Miss Fearon up, drowning Association. in frvant at the distance post, it looked as if the racs was all over, but White Butterfly was asked for a special effort at this stage and Miss Alabaster, getting a ready response from her moant, went on to win by a short lend! It was an excellent pieces of riding that will not be forgotten by those who saw it!!

Tennis

Such action by any bowler would be an offence against the spirit of the "game and would be immediate. ly condemned,

The practise of bowling on the leg stump, with a field placed on the leg side is qute legitimate and has been in force for many years.

The new law recommended by the Australian Board of Control is con- sidered impracticable as it would' place an impossible task upon um- pires.

BOTH CHICAGO TEAMS DEFEATED

(THROUGH | RKUŢLE'S " AGENCY.]

* New York, June 12. ONLY three major league baseball games were played to-day and none produced particularly out- standing play.

Philadelphia obtained the better of Brooklyn and Cincinnati posed out Chicago.

Scores as supplied by Reuter

were:

National Leagus.

Philadelphia" Brooklyn

'

R. H. E. 7 13 0: 4 12

0

(Whitney homered for Philadel

phia).

Cincinnati Chicago

Chicago

# 13

* 8

4" 0

American League,

St. Louis

7

3 Τ 0

The Indian 1.C. gave their sup porters a bit of a shock when they went under 6 South China on their own ground. The match was A close one, the issue being in doubt to the end. The Indiane were handicapped by the fact that I. M. A. Razack, one of their regular men, was unable to turn out. Thie put a great responsibility on S. A. Rumjalin for he had no his partner a. race pony has had to carry. In Razack's place a man who usual Macao on Sunday, in an unofficially plays in the "O" Division of race one pony faced the starter with the League. Despite this handicap, prepared to watch, carefully during winners they have had in other

Here's a question for the racing conmanity in Hong Kong to con sider. What is the heaviest waight

however, the pair put up quite a. 20 lbs, on the saddir.. Is this record for this part of the world, good performance. In the first set, or can readers, who memory of when his partner had not yet got used to the pace at which the game past racing goes back many years, think of any instance where the was being played," Sirdar" had weight has been heavier? In offi- to fight practically a single-handed cial races, the heaviest weight car battle and he rose to the occasion ried in a race is 185 pounds. Writ-brilliantly, putting up as fine a ing entirely from memory I think it was Season Ticket, an Australinn pony, which raced at this weight.

Partnership is certainly showing a very signs of developing into goad pony and when the second, half of this year's racing comes round, it looks as if he will have to be seriously considered is races con finet to subscription griffins of this Won inconvincing year. He fashion at Macno and the summer, interval will do him a lot of good as he has been racing a good deal and a rest is certainly indicated. Another, aub which did well, at Macau was White Butterfly and it will be interesting to watch this pony's progress during the latter half of 1933.

Lawn Bowls

his rink in league games.

*

game as the writer has ever seen him play. Time after time he won a-point by some drive from an ap- parently impossible corner of the court, and often when his partner was out of position he covered him and brought off a wonderful save. He played a sterling game through out the match but it was in the first set that he showed to the greatest advantage for in the other two his partner gave a much bet ter display and he did not have anything like so much work to do In spite of this, and of steady and consistent play by H. D. Rumjahn and Cassumbhoy, however, the In- dians were unable to escape defeat.

The Committee of the M.C.C. have had no reason to give special attention to the leg theory as prac tised by fast bowlers, but they are the present season for anything which might be regarded as unfair or prejudicial to the best interests of the game.

During the last tour of the M.C.C. team in Australia, the Com- mittee adds, the barracking of play. ers became thoroughly objectionable and unless this is stopped or great ly moderated in Australia, it is dieult to see how the continuance of the representative matches can serve the best interests of the game,

The Committee. concludes by in- viting the Australian Board of Control to send representatives of Australian cricket to a conference on these matters.

any better off in that respect, and attacking finely, he took the nest set fairly easily.

The result of the No. 2 Singles came as something of a surprise. Not only was Tsui extended; he was beaten in straight sets after getting a good start in both. Polintan gave a polished display, his forehand driving and placing being very accurate, and he fully deserved his victory."

TRENTBRIDGE WINS THE HIGHEST STAKES

(Vontinued from Page 1).

the fact that they own Liberty Bay and Diana Bay, they have also Cyclamen Bay, Sitting Bull and Gleneagles, to say nothing of Tillicum and classes, such as Klickitat, Champagne Bay and

others.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearce have the next best stable, while the leading Chinese stable is Kong Bros., with perhaps Samson next. Over eighty stables were represented by the candidates taking part in the fret half of the year's racing.

The Handicaps.

One of the most attractive aspect of racing in Hong Kong in the fact that there are quite a large propor tion of handicaps and in this connection the handicapper seldom comes in for any deserved applause though he has to take his measure of comment from time to time. There is no denying the fact that the present handicapper is a very capable person and that it is due. mainly to his instrumentality that the handicaps have been as popular as they are. Of course there are times when one wish that a certain pony had less to carry or that others had a little more to look after, and on such occasions one is apt to blame the official respon- sible for allocating the lead, but anyone who care to do so, will find on examining the results, that the handicapper is very rarely wrong and that handicaps, on the whole, go to make the best races in the Colony.

The Starter.

On Tuesday the much anticipated "B" Division match between C.R.C. and South China took place but those who were expecting a olos struggle were disappointed, the former team winning easily. The doubles game at first looked Results in the week-end lawn Lau and Hon were in great for as if it would be a rather one howls programme were pretty much for the victors, winning two sets sided affair. The Rumjehna play a anticipated, with the exception with hardly any opposition and beed excellently from the beginning, perhaps of the success of the Policeing only, slightly extended in the and combining even better than two upsets in usual, had the better of matters in at Taikoo and of the Electric R.C., third. There were in the second division. Taikoo, the "C" Division games on Thurs the first set and up to the eighth having started the season badly day. The Kowloon Indians beat game in the second. At this point, somewhat redeemed themselves by H.K.C.C. contrary to all expecta- however, they seemed to ease off a accounting for Civil Service on tions. F. Khan and N. Singh con- little, and with the visitors playing"

Another official who appear to get June 3, and it was generally extributed most to the win getting all determinedly, a chase ensued.. Till 5 was called the local pair' pected that playing at home they three sets, but M. A. Khan and J. would be a hit ton strong for the Dad had hard luck. im losing one did not seem to worry at all but all the commente going without Polis Chalmers rink went down set. In the other match the Indian then they redlised their danger and getting any of the praise that is by six paints which made all ibe R.C., experimenting with their new began to fight back. The Filipinos, handed out from time to time is however, were on the up track and the starter. It is no easy task to difference. One the previous occi combination, lost to K.C.C.

playing with great confidence they | send off a field evenly when a couple sions when Chalmers had skipped

took the next three games for set, of fractious ponies happen to be at he.had won fairly convincingly, but

The U.S.R.C. showed on Friday, leaving the match drawn. The the gate. Another thing that con- Yast Saturday he had to lead a new rick as Brown, Stalker and Russell, by easily beating the Indians, that deciding factor in their ultimate tributes to what is generally, called

success was their confidence and the had not been playing previously in they are making a strong bid to fact that lowands as ond of the bad start" is the fact that

retain the Mixed Doubles Shield they won so deservedly last year. get the local pair seemed to grow some of our jockeys do not care to practice a little more frequently at The Chinese ILC., on the other little uncertain.

the gate with the result that nine times out of ten when the gate goen band, made it clear that they would

At the R.CC. on Sunday con- receive strong opposition from them. Playing away they inflicted ditions were even less favourable they are left standing. I have just as big a defeat on R.C.O. as for the visitors than on Thursday of two, and while one pony is st seen this happen even in a field the United Services Club did to the but this fact chiefy, attributed to full gallop himost before the gate Indians. Curiously enough the their indifferent display Tsui was only sets dropped by the Chinese in great form in his match with has reached the top of its spring were lost by E. Lo and Mrs. Gasis, and with a little care he the other will be standing, stock Litton, last year's most successful might have beaten the Filipino in stil This is not good enough and Mixed Doubles pair Early as the straight mits. But, with one get jockeys owe it is as much to them. season is, it is fairly clear on prep, and leading 3-2 in the second, selves as to the starter and the sent form that, unless they improve he got rather impatient and wanted publie to make themselves thorough on their present showing, the In- to finish the match in a hurry, ly proficient at the starting gate. dians do not stand much chance of with the result that he gave away The art is not à difficult one, but topping any division, that the a number of points: Gerio was not it cannot be acquired without some the second division K.C.C.'s defent at home by the Chinese R.. are going the right slow to take advantage of this fact

and steadied down to a defensive Practice and intelligent observe- Electric R.C. team was a surprise, way to repent their succes in the gune This rattled Taui and he tion In this connection, I might

divisions and that the, the more so as the visitors won on three

All also mention that ponies also need became even more erratic. very ink. The Electric R.C.'s U.SRC. will receive very strong through the exchanges Gavia show some education with regard to the team is improving as the Benson opposition from them in the Mixed a good understanding of the gate and it would noo do to neglect goes on and it may be, that towards Doubles. It is a matter of some position and played consistently this side of the training. In a re the end of the season, they will surprise that the Indians should steady tennis, refuning to take the cent race s pony was sent to the surprise some of the stronger teams have already lost a match in each slightest unnecessary risk.

post, with blinkers for the first time, I think. He behaved terribly and The Indians lost again laat week division. They have good material when playing Craigengower, but but perhaps the best possibleTM use

ultimately was left many lengths they had the satisfaction of account is not made of it.

behind when the gate went up. A little practice at the gate with blinkers on, might have saved this pony the many lengths; he had that ex had to concede, at the start of the

Craigengower, Kowloon Bowling Green, and Recreio are bow at the head of the first division with equal points and as the fixtures for the pok and include & match between Craigengower and Kowloon Bowl- ing Green, there should be some in dication by next week as to which way the league honours appear to Jin, Recmio are playing Taikoo at home and should be able to remain

in the race.

the

ing for Craigengower's strongest

four in the term.

The Reorolo

sustained a defeat, at North Point, Tennis Exhibition

where, unaccustomed to the heavy

In the other Singles, after, bis fine display against Taui at the H.K.CC. it was expected that Polintan, would not have much dif- ficulty in overcoming Guest, and at first it appeared.

green, they had trying time at In the two exhibition matches pectations were well-found this race hrst Here again, the winner's last week the Filipinos gays a for would happen but by winning Taken as a whole, the sport dur- strongest rink (that skipped by Mae secount of themselves, although on the second set fairly easily Guest farlane) went, under to the fecreio both occasions they had to be conan at least olaim to have shared ing the first half of 1933 has been four, skipped by H. Rozario, tent with sharing the honours. At the honours. The chief reasons why very good indeed, and the indica-- after leading by a considerable the HCG Cayla had hard luck Polintan had so much trouble with tions for the autumn are very pro- margin in the early stages of the to find the court trifle soft. How him are probably that his steady mining. If the racing during the ever, after losing the first the game rather puzzled, the Filipino second half of this year can be as played up well, his agility in brings and that the court was more in good as that seen at Happy ing off imposible saves of times his favour. At any rate, though during the past four and a half being amazing. Though cbviously not so spectacular as his opponent months then 1933 will go dowo tiring he forced the pace,, having he put up just rast oren that his opponent was hardly. The Doubick exprbition

ly washed out by

game,

Aquatics

never, rains but it pours With two attractive programmes ixed respectively by the V.R.C. and

(Continued on nezt Uclumn).

the annals of local racing,

the most" Taconduful year.

DAVIS CUP TENNIS

CRAWFORD AND MCGRATH DEFEATED

(THROUGH REUTZA'S AGENCY.!

LONDON, June 13. AUSTRALIA received a setback

yesterday against South Afri- en at Queen's Club when Jack Crawford and Vivian Metirath lost their doubles match in straight

Bets.

Australia now lead South Africa by 2 matches to 1 in the Quarter Finals of the European Zone of the Davis Cup.

Results as cabled by Reuter:- J. V. Kirby and N. Farquharson (S. Africa) beat J. Crawford and V. McGrath 84, 04, 0-4.

Earlier Results.

V. McGrath (Australia) beat C.

J. Robbins 7-5, 6-4, 4-6, 10-8.

J.. Crawford (Australia) beat J. Y. Kirby 8-8, 8-1, 6-3.

B-2.

Kirby bents McGrath.

LONDON, June 13. Kirby beat McGrath 6-8, 6-0, 6-4,

BOXING

BROWN RETAINS FLYWEIGHT, TITLE

THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 12...

is still Byweight champion of JACKIE Brown, the British boxer, the world.

To-night at Olympia he defend ed his title in a fifteen round fight with Valentin- Angelmann of France and beat his opponent on paints after the match had gone the full distance.

Bantam Champion,

Olympia also saw Johnny King. British Bantamweight champion win the British Empire title and the Empire Lonsdale belt when he beat Bobby Leitham, title holder on points in a fifteen" round contest.

Canadian

BIN

Len Harvey won the British

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TENNIS LEAGUE

NO MATCHES PLAYED YESTERDAY.

All the five matches in the "B" Division of the Tennis League, scheduled to take place yesterday. I had to be postponed on secount of

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HARVEY BEATS PHILLIPS

LONDON, June 13. AT the Albert Hall, Harvey outpointed Eddie Phillips yes- terday.

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