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JAPANESE BREAKS -WORLD OLYMPIC SWIMMING MARK

Koike Betters Own Record

In 200-Meter Breast Stroke

Manila, May 12.

Soon after the Japanese swim· The world's official Olympic re-mers had their workout, the FALI- cord of 2 minutes 44.8 seconds for pino tank artists under the joint the 200-meter breast stroke madej.conching of Joaquin Alviar and by R. Kolke was lowered in yester-Prof. Candido Bartolome took to day's practice mest of the Japanese the water. No visitors, not even tank artista. Kolke himself was newspapermen. were allowed to credited with having smashed his stay in the patatorium during the own Olymple mark by hegotiating workout of the Filipino 'boys. the distance in the record break- ing time of 2 minutes 43.8 seconds.

Osaki, another strong competitor GOVERNOR

at

2

of the Japanese delegation in the 200-meter breast stroke 'did not show up well in yesterday's train- Ing and only finished second to Kolke. He was clocked minutes 57,4 seconds.

Kölke established the world's Olympic record of 2 minutes 44.9 seconds during the first trial heat for the 200-meter breast stroke at Los Angeles. In the finals, how- ever, the veteran Tsuruta beat him for first Tsuruta's time was 2 minutes 454 seconds,

The other Japanese. 200-meter breast Stroke men whose mettle was tried yesterday were Hamuru Yamada. The former was and timed it 2 minutes 54,6 seconds, Yamada finished the event in 2 minutes 56.6 seconds.

Teofilo Videfonso. Jikirum and Olivares, the triple threats of the Philippines in the 200-meter breast stroke are improving daily, accord-

ing to the coaches of the P.I.

FA

GENERAL

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1934.

BIRTH OF THE GAMES

Appeal To All Sportsmen

Jorge B. Vargas, vice-presidens Of the Philippines Amateur Athletic Federation, in an article In the Manila Bulletin" of May 12, states:

''

U. S. BASEBALL

Monday's Results

New York, May 15. Rain interfered with some of the games in the major baseball leagues yesterday. The following were the results-

(C.R.C.)

drew with H. A. Barros and

P. J. Remedios

+

LEAGUE TENNIS Chiu Tsun Chiu and Lee Yue Wing

HONGKONG

6-6

beat A. V. Remedios and J. INTERNATIONAL

Gonsalves beat C. A. Barretto and G. A.

Noronha

6-2

6-2

“A” Division Opens

The "A" Division of the Hong- kong Tennis League commenced its season, yesterday when three matches were played. The Chin ese Recreation Club “A", "B" and *** were

with ar engaged and the exception of the Arst named the others were beaten by the Indian Recreation Club and the Kowloon Cricket Club respective-

American League

Detrolt

R. H. E 5 7 0

Sorrell pitched.

Ly.

Washington

0 2 0

Game was abandoned at 6th

Innings owing to rain.

National League

of the Philippine On behalf Amateur Athletic Federation. I ex- tend a most cordial welcome to the

of the different [ representatives

the participating in countries Tenth Far Eastern Championship Games to "be held in Manila on May 12 to 18, 1934. The welcome is the more sincere, and I hope It is accepted in the same spirit, In view of some little difficulties that came up before the various athletic federations that constitute the F. E. A. A. and which for a time threatened to disrupt the games. It is cause for rejoicing a tangled mess into

supremacy will be which the different federations the fight for have been involved should have between Japan and the Philip- been solved la, a most gentleman pines, ly and sportsmanlike manner.

MURPHY that such

Extends Hearty Welcome

Manila, May 12, I welcome the members of the

the Fa visiting delegations to Eastern Olympic Games, assuring them that, spirited as their com- be on track and petition must peld and court, they are to battle in friendly rivalry and that in the Philippines they are surely in the house of their friends.

We are proud to have you here--!

honoured to entertain you. It is fitting to call attention to the fact swimming team. Yldefonso was that you are unusually privileged reliably reported to have negotiat-in being with us at this epochal ed the event in the fast time of moment in Philippine history as

2 minutes 44 seconds. Jikirum can swim the distance in 2 minutes.45 seconds, while Olivares can make it in 2 minutes 57 seconds.

Many Records Beaten

The Far Eastern Olympic record of 1 minut: 14.2 seconds for the

twice

in yesterday's tryouts Kawasu in a race with Kiękawa

a nation in the masing.

For the fourth time in the his- "tory of the Far Eastern Champion- ship Games the competition will be held in this city. The previous games held here were in 1913, which marked the beginning of or- sanized Far Eastern athletic com petition, in 1919 and in 1925. The other games were held as follows: in Shanghai 1915, 1921 and 1927: 1930; and in Tokyo. 1917 and in Osaka, 1923. It is a satisfac- tou to recall that the birth of this great athletic meet occurred in this city twenty-one years ago. it may be said that the father of this athletic competition was, the late Edwood S. Brown, formerly physical director of the American- European, YM.C.A in Manila. The

tion.

K.C.C. v. C.R.C. "B"," On their own ground the Kow- the loon Cricket Club defeated Chinese Recreation Club "B" team" by 5 sets to four.

Indian R.C. v... Chinese R.C.

At Sookunpoo the Indian R.C. entertained the Chinese. R.C. and beat them by 7) sets to i} sets. H. D. Rumjahn and 1 M. A.

Razack (I.R.C.:-

beat Tam Yuk Fong and Ng

Kam Chuen

AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION

EXHIBITION BY JAPANESE

WORLD OLYMPIC

STARS

... B-3-

beat Ng Sae Kwong and Hen

Luen Fung

6-1 "beat Lau Man Kwong and Iu

Tak Lam

6-3

A R. Minu and A. H. Madar

(I.R.C.):-

R. H.

E

New York

22 1

1

Bilt Terry hit a homer. Chicago.............. 3 7

Camilli hit a homer...

0

E. F. and E. C. Fincher (K.C.C.); lost to S. W. Liang and W.

M. Cheung*** beat F. H. Kwok and H. Y.

Ho

5-7

6-2 beat M. C. Law and L L 6-2.

beat Tam Yu Fong and Ng

Kam Chuen 'lost to Ng Sze Kwong and

Hon Luen Fudg drew with Lau Man Kwong

and Iu Tak Lain

6-0

5-7

6-6

AT THE

J. Rodger and W. Hyde (K.C.C.):-

1-6 lost to Liang and Cheung ...

6-1 beat Kwok and Ho......... lost to Lau and Lf ....... 2-6

Grose A. E. P.

Guest and F. (K.C.C.):- beat Liang and Cheung lost to Kwok and Ho beat Law and Li

A. Rumjahn and J. A. Cas-" sumbhoy (1.R.C.):—

beat Tam Yuk Fong and Ng

Kam Chuen beat Ng Sze Kwong"and Hon

Luen Fung beat Lau Man Kwong and Io

'Tak" Lam

EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A. SWIMMING POOL

6-1

8-3

MAY 24,

6-4

6-1

5-7

6-3

South China й C.0.0.

The match between the South which China and Craigengower was to have been played on the former's ground. yesterday was postponed owing to re-turfing. a result; it is understood, all the Home matches of South China for the week will have to be postponed.

The scene of this great oriental epic is Rizal Memorial Field. Four modern stadia built and equipped same manner as similar in the structures in the great cities of the world are now ready for the opening game. Unlike the pre- vlous games held in Manila when the different events had to be parts of the played in different elty, this year's meet will see the concentration of all the events in Rizal Memorial Field. A baseball track and football stadium, the

and the swimming stadium, stadium are now complete. tennis stadium will be ready by the opening of the games. No efforts have been spared in the prepara- tion of the different grounds and R. C. proved far too strong for the courts for the holding of the vari-Club de

The

As

Chinese R.C. "A" v. Club de Recreio At Causeway Bay the Chinese

Recreio, winning

(C.R.C.):-

by 71

beat H A. Barros and P. J.

Remedios

6-3 lost to A. V. Remedios and "

5-7 J. Gonsalves beat C. A. Barretto and G. A.

Noronha

6-2

success of the first meet led to ous athletic events as well as for sets to 14 These games belong to youth- the formation of the Far Eastern the 'accommodation of the athletes Faul Kong and Ho Kau Lau and only the exceptionally vital

Athletic Association with China. composing the participating teams. and vigorous, those whose Ilves

Japan and the Philippines as The benefits derived from these and minds' are extraordinarily

was allowed members. India

to meets are not reckoned in the clean and keen. have won the right participate in the 1930 games held number of records broken or tro- to participate. So it is with na 100-meter a stroke was broken tions in the long run the laurels in Tokyo, and this year one other phies won. In the beginning of country will enter the competine Olympic games, after which are won by the worthy!

The Netherlands Indles. Of the present Far Eastern Cham- course, it is idle to forecast the pionship Games are patterned, all victorious result of the meet, but most likely the prize given to a

athlete was a garland of wild olive. The wild olive has been supplant- ed by the medal, the cup, and the and they may be assured of the trophy of present-day meets. Now, in fair and honourable as then, the honour of winning a utmost treatment. Our athletes will strive prize in the Olympic games is so mightily to win, but never by tak-highly esteemed that a victor in several workouts held in the Rizal that the thousands who attend wing questionable advantage of the the games is regarded as bringing

But prizes are not the greatest lowered this mark by negotiating goal. There is a dignity in play

the distance in 1 minute 10.8 seconds. Kiokawa also beat the Far Eastern mark by finishing the event in 1 minute 11.8 seconds.

Christiansen, the best bet of the Philippines in the 100-meter back stroke has consistently made minute 11 seconds flat during the

natatorium. This record also beats the Far Eastern Olympic mark.

The Philippine récords in the 400-meter "free style and in the 1,500-meter free style events were also shattered in yesterday's work- out by the Japanese tankers.

ng the game straight and right that transcends the rewards of the

moment.

It is my earnest hope that the Olympics will meet Far Eastern with the greatest possible success. Thanks to the number and "calibre of contestants, it is safe to assume

be well rewarded by witnessing the unusual in both individual and team competition.

We have a right to expect some- thing more from the Olympics. We have a right to look forward to a better understanding among the Tamily of nations whose athletes are represented here. Good Sportsmanship on the athletic field mirrors good sportsmanship else- where.

opponent...

Success to the games.

FRANK MURPHY, Governor-General.

JOE E. BROWN

To Attend Games

glory not only to himself 'but also to the country which he represents. The benefits resulting from the meet, are measured not only i terms of honour and glory, but also in the results obtained towards fostering friendly relations, better understanding, and goodwill among the nations participating in such meets." In fact, a meet fails of its purpose if it does not advance cordial relations among the ele- ments that take part in it.

In the 400-meter free style race yesterday both Sugimoto and Ishi- harada succeeded in lowering the Philippine record of 5 minutes 22 seconds made by Tuburan Tamse. Buglinoto was timed at 5 minutes The Far Eastern Olympics is a 11,6 seconds while. Ishiharada was

The idea behind all athletic ac- worthy institution, to which we are

Manila, May 12. clocked, at i minutes 13 seconds. privileged to play host. As Gov- Joe E. Brown, famed screen. co- tivities is. of course, physical deve- ancient Greeks Tamso's record of 21 minutes 52 ernor General and as honorary median (the one with the forget lopment. The

excel in seconds in the 1.500-meter free president of the Philippine Ama-able mouth) "who is arriving in wanted their youth to style was also broken in, yester-teur Athletic Federation. I wer- Maulla this morning on the s physical prowess in order to t day's workout by the Japanese come the visiting "delegations and President Coliidge. may lend addi them for the ordeals of battle. This swimmers. Makino finished the assure them that it is a pleasure tional colour to the opening cere- idea has gradually. given way to our conception of athletics distance in 20 minutes 18.4 and an honour to entertain them montes of the Tenth Far Eastern modern seconds, while Honda was timed at The standard of athletic compe- Games this afternoon by partici- which lays more stress on sports for 20 minutes and 23 seconds flat. tition in the Philippines is high pating in the Big Event. Because sports' sake and which regards the the new famous screen star was quality of sportsmanship on a par at one time a big league baseball with the spirit of chivalry of olden player and at present owns a club times. Sportsmanship, the ability in Los Angeles, officials of the to acknowledge, defeat gracefully Far Eastern 'Athletic Association and generously. is so regarded in have requested him to take part the world of athletics that its In the opening ceremonies this af- promotion is the ultimate objective of all sports competition to-day: Sportsmanship, calling as it does Joe Brown started his baseball for the exercise of man's highest career when he was 16 years old qualities of gentlemanliness and after quitting as an serialist in a self-control, is very essential in our circus. He began as a second

relations as Individuals with other baseman for the St. Paul team. individuals, and as a nation with He was in professional baseball 19 other nations: The latter, looms years, having played for the Red large in importance in view of re- Socks and the New York Yankees. cent changes which place us as a From baseball he turned to burles-people on the verge of independent que and soon landed in Broadway nationhood. and eventually became a screen star...

THE PROGRAMME

The rest of the programme will be carried out as follows:- 2.30 p.m.-Track and Field, (Track-Football Stadium). $2.00 p.m.-Baseball-China v. Philippines (Baseball Stadium). 3,30 p.m.-Volleyball-China v. Japan (Tennis Court No. 1),. 5.00 pm-8wimming (Swimming Stadium).

8.00 p.m-Basketball--China V. Japan (Tennis Stadium).

May 17

2.30 p.m.-Track and Field (Track-Football Stadium). 3.00 p.m.-Tennis (Tennis Stadium).

3.00 p.m.-Volleyball-Philippines v. "China" (Tennis Court No. 1) 5:00 p.m.-Girls Volleyball-Philippines v. China (Tennis Court

No, 1).

4.00 pm-Swimming (Swimming Stadium).

800 p.m-Boxing (Tennis Stadium).

Pistol and Rifle Shooting

May 18

A.

3,00 p.m.-Baseball-Japan v. China (Baseball Stadium).

300 p.m.-All-Around Championship (Track-Football Stadium). 3.00 pm-Tennis Tennis Stadium).

5.00 pm-Soccer Football Philippines v. Japan (Track-Football.

Atadium).

3.00 p.m.-Bwimming (Swimming Stadium).

8.00 pm-Basketball-Japan v. Philippines (Tennis Stadium).

May 19

3.00 .u-Baseball Japan. v. Philippines (Baseball Stadium). 3.00 pm-All-Around Championship (Track-Football Stadium). 9.00 pm-Tennis (Tennis Court No. 1)

4:00 pm-Weight Lifting (Tennis Stadium).

5.00 pm-Soccer Football-Cinn v. Japan (Track-Football

*** Stadium),

..

500 p.m.-Swimming (Swimming Stadium):

8.00 pm-Basketball-Chiray. Philippines (Tennis Stadium).

CLOSING CEREMONIES

ternoon.

To those of us who are devoting the best years of our lives to the Brown was born in Holgate, cause of athletics in the Philip Ohio. the seventh child of a pines, it would be unnatural, if we seventh child, which any witch did not feel elated at the success.. doctor will tell you is quite some if" succeed they should, of the start in life. He joined a circus Filipino athletes in this year's Far when nine years old and toured the Eastern Championship Games, but country with Ringling Bros. as the at the same time we do not lose youngest of The Five Marvellous sight of the fact that complete suc Ashtons. One of the marvellous cess shall not be attained if they Ashtons dropped him in a tum-fall to foster friendly feeling with bling act when fifteen, which the other nations participating in broke his leg and ended his circus the meet. As an official of the P. career. He joined the St. Paul A. A. F. I call upon the people of baseball club and later became a the Philippine Islands to give the member of the Yankees team.

Far Eastern Championship Games their full co-operation and patron- age, and I enjoin the Filippino athletes to give of their best not. only in athletic prowess but also in courtesy and sportsmanship.

He has his own team in Los An- geles which is considered one of the star amateur nines. Deciding to become a comedian Joe went into burlesque.

W. C. Hung and Iu Tak Cheuk

(CR.C.)

beat H. A. Barros and P. J.

Remedios

6-4

beat A V. Rémedics and J.

Gonsalves Beat CA. Barretto and G.

A Noronha

$-4

6-3

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