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LAWN BOWLS NOTES

Championship Issue At Stake To-day

THE TEAMS

Some of the teams playing to- day are as follows:

Senior Division.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY AUGUST 25,

1934.

HANKOW BOWLS SWIMMING GALAS HOME CRICKET NEW CLUBHOUSE

TEAM

Arriving in Shanghai on September 3

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Shanghai, Aug. 21.

Hanków that their team will leave

The postponement of the com- piete programme In the Lawn Bowls League owing to rain lart week will still further delay the completion" of the season." Al- though the season officially closes to-day, the outstanding matches Police R. C.-W. Mair, G. Per-gular interport matches on Sep- have had to be spread over the kins, R. Ellis, G. C: Moss (skip) whole, of September. The depar-J. Shepherd, C. Dowman. G. ture of the Colony's bowlers to Post, W. E. Hollands (skip); F. E. Shanghai in the course of another E Booker, J. Fender, W. Nolan, Ạ week will hold up the Cralgengow- R. Clark (skip).

Children's Diving Exceptional

Northants Beat Flants

NEEDED

Subject Stressed at K.F.C. Meeting

U. S. BASEBALL

While Freddle · Herman bit a home run for Chicago Cubs, his Brother Billy Herman had to be carried off the field with a sprain- ed ankle. Brooklyn Dodgers' won the game by a 9 to 4 tally.

In another National League game Pittsburgh suceeded in tar- The necessity of a new footballing the points from the Phillies

by an odd run, each side register ing twelve hits.

London, Aug, 24. Northants, caused a sensation yesterday when they beat Hamp shire by an innings and 93 runs. after only two days play to secure pavilon to House their 1 mm their second victory of the sea-bers comfortably, was stressed by the annual general meeting of the on County Cricket Champion- Major C. M. Manners, O.B.E, at Kowloon Football Club, which was Leicestershire, who beat Notts held at the Club premises yester On Baturday night everything by an innings and 106 runs, pro-day, before a representative ga-

vided the other upset of the day.

enormous success.

an

Shanghai, Aug.”2}." On Saturday, August 18, the bwimming Bath Club held its annual gala, followed on Sunday The Shanghai Lawn Bovis A580-morning by the children's gala. clation have received advices from These two gales have practically by the sa. Prown and arrive in become annual institutions and Shanghai on Monday, September this year both of them proved 9. in time for the opening trian- tember 4. The following compose the team: W. J. Crooks, A. R. Eisenhut S. J. Godwin, E. Owen, G. M Stock and W. Cameron Wood. These are nearly all a'd er "A" nktures as four of their Kowloon BG.C.-J. Watson, A stalwarts are in the interports. Russell, J. H. Budding, Le Guy time bowlers and team. This fuct nad the rain com- (skip); E. Duncan, V. Petherick. probably the strangest that Han- bine to delay the reaching of a S. Randle, R. Hall (skip); F. Tkow has ever sent to Shanghai. Henderson, J. G. and with the exception of Btock have all played in Interport matches before.

ours.

went without a hitch. The attan- dance was large, but not too large for comfort, and the competitions were keenly contested. The Club won by Mr. championship was Acraman who, in spite of having been under the weather for the

ship.

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second venture they fared little the team

last week or so, gave of his beat

décision In the all-important mat- Farrell, M. J.

form. Mrs. Hardman, wife of one of the keenest members of the ter of the sentor championship. | Meyer, W. Macfarlane (skip):

committee, graciously presented which la very much 'open between Craigengower "A":-A. E. Coates,

In the second semi-final of the the prizes, and the evening so far the champions, the Kowloon Bowl W. V. Field, D. Rumjahn, B. W. ing 'Green and Cralgengower. They Bradbury (skip); G. L Buchanan, Association Singles Championship as the gala was concerned termin- meet to-day for the second time A. S. Gomes, H. Beer, U. M. Omar between A. A. Malcolm and rated at about 12.30. and the result will have an im-(skip); L. C. R. Souza, A. A. Ra-Munro of the Shanghai Lawn The thanks of the Club are due port bearing on the race for hon zack. R. F. Luz, R. Basa (skip). Bowls Club, the former beat his to the members of the gala sub. But for interference from Kowloon Dock R.C.-V. Hast, M. club mate by 21 shots to 15 on committees and those who kindly the weather last week, the ques-Ferguson, R. Lapsley, W Greig the 22nd end. Malcolm playing acted as officials. Mr. Bill Gande, Mon as to whether Craigengower (skip); R. C. Craig, J. Revie. W good steady bowls went ahead as usual, acted as starter, and was going to draw level with the Hedley, J. C. Brown (skip); J. A. champions on points would have Lindsay, T. Coleman, J. Kempton, from the start and at one time led carried out his arduous duties with

hy 18-8. before Munro could get his accustomed skill. been decided. Their opponents J. McKelvie (skip). were to have been the Police "who

started properly. Then Munro got to had Included the champions

into his stride and started among their victims.

knock off some of his arrears but the effort was too late, and he was beaten by a teadler man, who played well all through and Kowloon C.C.-J. W. M. Brown, thoroughly deserved his win. Mal W. Hyde, E. C. Fincher, R. P. Philcolm will now have to meet C. M.

F. Good-Sequeira of the Hongkew Golfcpinion that seldom had more Ups (skip); H. CHttins,

win, C. J. Tacchi, J. Fraser (skip): Club in the final, which will be H. Hampton, N. J. Bebbington. C. arranged later. E. Elliot-Heywood. A. E. Silkstone

Craigengower "B-E. Tuck, Y., Abbas, A. E. Marchant, J. Cavanagh (skip); F. Modi, W. Ward. W. T. Brightman, C. S. Rosselet (skip); In the junior division. the In-G. Duncan, H. Milton, W. Gil, A. dlan R. E. have strengthened their A. Lewis (skip).. position by their latest Buccess over Club de Recreto. This gives 13 matches. them 22 points in

fixtures to They have five more complete. The Kowloon Bowling also Green Club and the Police have five matches each to under- take, but they are four points be- hind the leaders. It seems a hope- the challengers less position for

falter, unless the leaders

but everything points to their reach- ing the top without hindrance. If the Indians.win at North Point to-day, as it is expected they will, their position will be sounder still, apart from any reverse which either or both the challengers may suffer.

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Early weather- indications for this. afterngon are depressing. It would be a pity if the rain inter- feres again as the important re- turn meeting between the Kowloon Bowling Green and Cralgengower "A" on the former's ground scheduled to take place. The re- ault will give a decided advantage

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(skip).

|| Junior Division Police R. C.-J. R. McWalter, L. Glendenning. W. McLeod, A. E. Carey (skip); J. 8. Riddell, T. R. Hunter, W. Forrest, W. S. @len- dinning" (skip); S. Logan, W. Far- low, W. S. Dall. W. McHardy (skip).

Craigen gower CO-A. Coelho, W. Atkins, J. Fraser, V. N. Atlen- za (skip); J. W. Leonard, W. Eng- lsh, W.-Phelps, W. K. Way (skip); J. R. Saares, W. J. Howard, H. W. Randall, E. S. Barry (skip).

Kowloon B.G.C.-J. MacDonald, E. V. Searle, J. G. Chariton. G. E. F Thompson (skip); J. L. Tetley, c. L. Farmer. C. B. Hosking, J. S. Logan (skip); H. F. Storieham, D. W. Waterton, W. E Hale, H. H. Rose (skip)..

AMERICA CUP

TRIALS

Rainbow's Crushing Defeat

Newport, Rhode Is, Aug 23:.. The Yankee, with Mr. Charles Francis Adams at the wheel, dealt Mr. Vanderbilt's Rainbow one of the most crushing defeats ever glyen to an American Cup' con- tender yesterday, in the final ser- les of the America Cup trials.

The Yankee, crossing the Une Indian RC.-J. Hoosen, M. I.

first, quickly " secured 3 two Razack, A. M. Omar, A. R. Minu (skip); A. H. Rumjahn, D. M. lengths lead which she maintain- Khan, A. M. Wahab. K. M. Omar ed to the turn. Manoeuvring cle- (skip); A. O. Madar, S. O. Bux, M.verly, the Yankee gained the com- Y. Adal, A. R. Dallah (skip). manding weather berth on the 13 shots. On a dry ground. Le. un- Kowloon C.C.-M. N. Rakusen; homeward Journey, Balshing a der ordinary conditions, Craigen. Fletcher, T. W. Carr, E Kern mile ahead of the Rainbow over gower will have a better chance. A victory for Craigengower will skip); A Wright, V. C. Labrum, a 30-mile course.

to the winners.

In the earlier

meeting at the Valley, the home team defeated the champions by

Jack J. M. Jack (skip); J. S. Reuter.

place them on level terms with theDinnen, W. W. Hirst, L. E. Lam- champions on points. but they wilmert, H. Overy (skip).

Junior Division

Indian R.C. v. Yacht Club

hold the advantage by one matchYacht Club: A. Stevenson, Mor- On the other hand a defeat forrison, Bir Thomas Southern, A. the Valley team will minimise Marfarlane (skip); E. S. Abraham Craigengower v. Civil Service their chances, but the ultimate de stiny of the Shield will still remainG. E. Costello, J. A. R. Selby, B. E. Maughan (akip); E. B. Reed, A. C. open.

Young . B. Ross, A. Chapman (skip)

The Police seators remain at home to entertain the Civil Ser vice. The latter won the earlies game by nine shots. Although the Police have recently scored a ser les of victorles, a defeat will not

much Cause

surprise. Kowloon Dock and Craigengower "B" Care home teams in the senior division and are likely to retain this smail advantage in the decision for the points.

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Recreio v. Police RC. Football Club v. HK. Electric

SEPTEMBER 22 Chibs de Recreol D. Alves, F.

Senior Division 8. Alves, C. H. Bas-Craigengower "B" y. Craigengower

Rozario, A. M.

*A** Boares, J. J. Basto Kowloon Docks V. Kowloon B.G.C. ELLA. Botelho, A. A. Reme- Police v. Kowloon 0.0. PAYvanovich. Dr. R. A Talkoo R.C. v. Recreio " Junior Divider Craigengower v. Yacht Club Kowloon B.G.C. v. Indian R.C. Kowloon C.C. v. Police Reczelo v. HK. Electric Football Club y. Civil Service

Football Club:—F. Morgan, R. P. Bhay, 0, B. Robertson, A Brooks bank (skip); A. Humphrey. R. A. reengrove. E. S. Carter, J. Russell (skin) G. E. Stephens, G. 8. Grav- ex. JJ Bregory, F. H. W. Haynes (skip). Reserves: 8. Strange, J. Murray.

In the junior division, the In dians should return with the points at North Point where they engage the Electricians. The Po- lice and the Kowloon Bowling Green, who are bracketed behind the leaders, are both playing away. *and should win. The Yacht Club recently were beaten by the Foot- ball Club and they have to trieve their fame as a strong team when they travel to Kowloon C.C. Sh

REVISED LEAGUE

FIXTURES

The matches postponed during the season on, account of rain follows:- have been rearranged as SEPTEMBER 1. Senior Division

It seems likely that the Techievi: Service v. Talkoo men will success. If the Football. Club show the same furm as they K.B.G.C. v. Cralgengower “B” Add recently, there is hope of their Police v. Kowloon Docks defeating Club de Recreio at King's Recreio v. Kowloon C.C.

TO-DAY'S FIXTURES

Junior Division

HK. Electric v Civil Service Yacht Club v. Kowloon B.G.C, Indian R.O. v. Police Kowloon O.C. v. Recrelo

The following are the fixtures Football Club v. Craigengower C.C.

for the afternoon,

"A"

Senior Division. Police R. C. v. Clyll Service KBG.C. v. Cralgengower Kowloon Docks V. Talkoo R. C. Craigengower: "Ey, Kowloon & C.

Junior Dyision...... Civil Service v. Police R. C Craigengower 1, GEO.C. H.K. Electric v. Indian R. C Kowloon C. C. v. Yacht Club Recreio Football Club -

SEPTEMBER. 1. Senior Division Kowloon Co. v. Kowloon Docks Recralo 7. Craigengower "B" Kowloon B.G.C. v. Civil Service Indian R.C. v. Keyloon CC. Yacht Club v. Recreio

SEPTEMBER 1 Senior Division: Civil Service v. Craigengower "A" Craigengower "BY KDRC -Police BG, 3, Beerpiq

SEPTEMBER 29 Senior Division: Craigengower "A" v. Police Civil Service v. Kowloon C.C.. Repralo y. Kowloon Docks Taikoo R.C. v. Craigengower "B",

Junior Division Folice R.C. v. Cralgengower Kowloon C.C. v. Civil Service Yacht Club v. HK. Electric Football Club v. Kowloon B.G.C.

OPEN RINK FINAL

G. C. Moss and A. W. Grimmitt, who are leading the successful teams in the Open Rink competd- tion, which this year has taken the place of the Spey Royal Cup

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thering and presided over by Mr. Batting first, Northants scored R. Hall, the Chairman.

Supporting the Chairman at the the deadly bowling of Partridge | meeting were Major C. M Man- 389. Hampshire collapsed before (8 for 24) and were forced to fol-ners, O.BE, Mr. W. C. K Mackie low on 263 in arrears. In their (Hän. Secretary) and others.

The Chairman, Mr. R. Hall, ap- pealed for more funds with which to build a new pavilion, and drew attention to the present poor con- dition of the building. Mr. Hall said that the total amount re- quired was in the vicinity of $4,-

better to

score 164 against the

bowling of Cox (B for 72),

Alded by an innings of 117 by Armstrong. Leicester compiled 399, and dismissed Notts for 158 in their first innings and 135 in their

second.

Results, as cabled by Reuter,

were:

At Bournemouth, Northants beat Hampshire by an innings and 98

Files.

Northants: 369,

Hants: 107 (Partridge 6 for 28), 164 (Cox 5 for 72).

At Nottingham, Leicester de- feated Notts by an lonings and 106 and runs

Reuter,

The children's gala on Sunday was the best the Club has ever held. A very large entry, and the

q swimming standard diving displayed was something quite exceptional. The diving of the girls particularly calls for comment. It was the unanimous

graceful diving been seen than that of the nine year old winner

Infinite Miss Peggy Kempton. trouble had been taken with all the arrangements, for which Mr. and Mrs. Walker were mainly responsible, assisted very ably by Mrs, Cockburn, Mrs. Kershaw and Mrs. Gray. The bon. treasurer Mr. Scott, and the hon. secretary,

Mr. Lee, are to be heartily con-

gratulated on the results of their hard labour.

U. S. TENNIS

Lott And Stoefen Enter Final

Germantown, Aug. 24.

Lott George. M.

and Lester Stoeffen, who won the Wimbledon

doubles Championship recently, entered the fined of the US. Doubles Championship to-day by beating Bell

in and Mangin straight sets, 10-8, 6-1 7-5,

In the

open mixed Doubles Championship.

and

F. J. Perry and Miss Betty Nuthall beat W. Allison and Mrs. Van Ryn in straight sels, 6-4, 7-5. J. V Kirby and Roderique Menzel, the South African Czechoslovakian aces, entered the Fourth Round of the US. Doubles Lawn Tennis Championship when they surprisingly beat Frank Shields and Sidney Wood, mem- bers of America's Davis Cup

team, after 64 games.

Miss Stammers and Miss James were in great form when opposed to Miss Jacobs and Miss Ryan in the semi-final of the women's in- vitation doublés.

Miss Cruickshank and Mrs. Van Ryn were the other successful. semi-finalists. They beat Miss Carolin Babcock and Mrs. An- drus in a hotly contested match, which went the full distance and involved 36 games

Results

BILLIARDS

Final Of R. A. S. C. Tournament

000.

President's Recovery

The Chairman also announced that their President. Mr. T. A. Mitchell who lefty for Home some to undergo a serious time ago operation, was now on his way to complete recovery and would be in. Hong Kong sometime towards the end of next month...

Mr. Hall thanked the retiring Hon. Secretary, Mr. W.C.K. Mackie for the yeoman service "he had rendered the Club during the past year. He wished Mr. Mackle, who would be leaving the Colony on leave next year, the best of luck and a happy holiday.

The Chairman announced that this year, the Kowloon Football Club had the sum of $82.73 to de- vote to charity.

In past years they had had larg- er sums, and had contributed to Home charities as well as local ones. But this year the sum at their disposal was comparatively

The finals of the R.AS.C, B1-small and he asked the meeting to Hards and Snooker Tournaments cast their vote on the subject. were played on Thursday. Major Manners suggested that

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when the second meeting this year the money be devoted to the Hong

of the RAS.C. Regimental Asso-Kong Benevolent Society. ciation was held.

This

Newsom shut out the Phindel- phia Athletics in the American League to Browns a 8-0 victory.

give the St. Louis

Washington Senators gained the. decision over Detroit in. A very close game.

New York Yankees were in great form. recording thirteen hits to defeat Cleveland Indians by a 9-2

score.

Chicago White Sox registered twelve hits and scored seven runs. Boston's six hits yielded only two runs.

The following were the results:—

National League-i

Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Brooklyn Chicago

R. H E.

5 12 0

6.12 1

.S

9 14 1

4 7 1

F. Herman homered for Chicago. .

New York ...

6 10 3 Moore and Danning hit homers. St. Louis

1 ....3 10 Moore and Danning homered for New York and Davis for St. Louis

Detroit Washington

American League '

1 3

0

8 2

3 10

D

8 0

St. Louis.................................... Philadelphia Newsom pitched,

Cleveland

New York

Chicago Boston

Reuters

2 A 2

9 13 0

7 12 0

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met with unanimous approval and BELGIUM'S. WELCOME TO was passed.

The contestants in the final-of

The usual hororaria of $600 tha billiards tournament were and $200 to Mr. 9. Dallow (Bon Captain Walsh and Cpl. Lycott, and some excellent form was dis-Treasurer and Bar Convener) and

Mr. W.C.K., Mackle (Hon. Secré played by both Captain Walah tary), respectively, were granted." secured a commanding lead with runs of 39, 25, and several breaks of 20, but Cpl. Eycott fought backed for the ensuing year: gallantly with runs of 28, 23 and 20.

The former. however, con- solidated his position, and was an easy winner,

The final of the snooker handi-

cap was played off between L/Cpl Jeffries and L/Cpl. Cooper, who had just returned from hospital, The former displayed irresistible form, and with a break of 32 put the issue beyond doubt,

The prizes. were presented by the Commanding Officer at the Association meeting, at which also C. Q. M. 8. Mound was heartily thanked for his valuable services as Hon. Secretary."

Office Bearers

The following officers were elect-

EXPLORERS-

Special to the "Hong Kong Dallj Press" (Copyright.)]

Brussels, Aug. 23.- Hero-worship was the keynote of the sentiment with which an immense crowd welcomed back the stratosphere explorets, Professor

President: Mr. T. A. Mitchell. Chairman: Mr. R. Hall Hon. Secretary: Mr. H. F. London Cosyns and his assistant, van der Hon, Treasurer: Mr. J. P. White Elst on Thursday when they step- Bar Convenor: Mr. B. M. White-ped out from an airplane that bad brought them from Yugoslavia, in ground Captain of Football: Mr. J. East- the Brussels aviation

Many officers and personages were present.

man

-man

Vice-Captain: Mr. A. 8. Bilas Committee: Messrs. C. M. Hall, W. C. K. Mackle. J. McKelvie, 8. Randle, V. M. Hast and E. J. Coleman,

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Ballotting Committee:--Messrs. Fantham, L. Luck and G. vitch,

An official reception was later held in the building of the Na- tional Institute of Sclentine Re-

search. Transocean Kuo-Min.

In proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hall for presiding membership of 224, and if only Afterwards an old-time feud was at the meeting, Major Manners every one was willing to subscribe resumed on the dart board. C. drew attention to the fact that as $20 to the building fund, the Com- M. Summers and Sergeant Ryley, the Club was holding its twentieth mittee could carry on with the as representatives of the seniors, annual meeting, it was therefore work of building a pavilion which playing L/Opls. Wallis and Collin-in its twenty-first year. During would give them the best football

all the time that the Club had club house in the Colony been in existence, Mr. Hall had He said it was not necessary for served it in some capacity or other the members to come forward and and had given them the benent of pay their contributions right away, his experience.

but their promises to pay would be sumcient.

son. C. 8. M. Summers, as usual, displayed his match-winning spirit by throwing the winning dart.

EXPLOSIVE LAW SENTENCES

Special to the "Bong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)]

Vienna, Aug. 23.

A summary court on Thursday sentenced four persons acctised of violations of the explosive law. The results, ag cabled by Reuter, They were charged with having were:

MEN'S DOUBLE

blown up the concrete bridge on July 28 on the highroad from Lott and Stoeffen beat Bell and Salzburg to Linz. Three of the Mangin, 10-8,6-1, 7-5.

Third Round..

V. G. Kirby and. R. Menzel bear

accused were sentenced to hard labour for life and the other to eight years hard labour

F. X. Shields and 8. B. Wood Transocean. Kuo Min.- (08) 3-6, 13-11, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

WOMEN'S INVITATION

Semi-Finals

competition, will meet in the final Miss K. Stammers and Miss F. GERMAN SHARE MARKET

to-morrow on the Craigengwer James (Britain) beat Miss H Ground. The teams are:N Jacobs and Miss Ryan (UB) 6-4,

EW. Simmonds, J. Deakin, F. 8-0.

Jones and A. W. Grimmaltt Miss Cruickshank and Mrs, Van Ryn (US.) beat Miss C. Babcock

W. Forrest, A. E. Carey, W. Mair and Mrs. Andrus (US) 8-10, 6-3,

and . C. Moss (skip)

·6-3.

OPEN SINGLES

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fiess? (Uopyright,)]

Berlin, Aug. 23. "Call Money 4 to 44, Young Lean unchanged at 931, Reichsbank ad- OPEN MIXED DOUBLES vanced 11 to 1557 Dyetrusts ? | FJ. Perry and Miss Betty Mut-Lower to 146, Balzdetfurth Potash hall (Britain) beat W. Allison and rose 2 to 158), German Steel- trusts better" at 41, German Mineral "Olls improved 1 to 1551. Blemenshalake advanced Ita 1481, and Bemberg Rason bet-

D. Rmjahn (Craigengower) and MIA J. van Ryn, 6-4, 7-5, RDuncan (K.B.G.C.) win meet next week in the Fourth Round of

the Open Singles championship.

The other players in the semi- Club), A. W. Grimmitt (Civil Serter at 89, final are Chapman (Yacht vice) and V. Petherick (KB.G..). Transocean Kuo Min.

New Pavilion Major Manners also stressed the

A vote of thanks to the out-go- necessity of putting up a new pari-ing committee terminated the lion. He said the Club had a. meeting.

SPALDING

KRO-FLITE

BRITISH OPEN

GOLF BALL

AMERICAN OPER

CANADIAN OPEN

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Lasts till it's

Jost!"

alding Salle during 1933)

SHIP

HIP

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