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THE AUSTRALIANS' TOUR

Croom And Santall

Bat Well

(Special Air Mail Service) London, Aug. 15. he was almost unplayable on a With four wickets down in their rain-damaged pitch, and he bowl second

the Australlansed with such pace and direction hold a lead of 227 runs in their match with 'Warwickshire at Bri- mingham.

innings

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31,

1934.

FOOTBALL LAWS

"Regulation" Boots

"Y" LADIES

LAW 12:-BARS STUDS ETC;

A player shall not' wear. any nelis, except such as have their heads driven in flush with the leather, or metal plates or pro- jections, or gutta-percha, on his boots, or on his shin guards. If bars or studs on the soles or heels of the boots are used, they shall have all their fastenings driven that he hit the stumps on five oc-in flush with the leather. Bars casions in Northants' first innings. shall be transverse and fat, not Farnes often made the ball get more than half an inch in width. up head high, and claimed the first and shall extend from side to side then half an five wickets that fell for 16 runs, of the boot. Studs shall be round

in plan, not less 11 maidens, 30 runs, 8 wickets.

inch in diameter, and in no case pointed. Any player conical or whose boots are found not con- forming with this LAW shall be sent off the Deld of play and not Voce, the leg-theory bowler of

allowed to return without first re- Nottingham, who took eight Ausporting to the Referee, who will trallan wickets for 66 runs on Sa-satisfy himself that the boots are turday, was unable to bowl against them yesterday.

After a keen struggle the Aus- trailaris established a first innings Jeat of 42... Warwickshire did quite considering that overnight well they lost three wickets for 20 runs. The pitch did not appear to be VOCE UNABLE TO BOWL affected by rain during the night, and Croom, driving vigerously, played good cricket. Croom lost Bates with the score up to 57, but

he reached his 50 includings nine 4's, in a little over an hour and a half. Having added a single he went out to Grimmett and was cleverly stumped at 79, while R. E. S. Wyatt was leg-before-wicket an hour for talter batting half

only nine runs,

Demonstration ›

| satisfactory.

A PLAYER HAVING LEFT THE It was announced that Voce had

trouble on FIELD OF PLAY THROUGH THIS aggravated his shin

OTHER CAUSE, MAY Bacurday. He was examined by a OR ANY doctor, who advised Voce not to ONLY RETURN WHEN THE BALL HAS CEASED TO BE IN PLAY, take any furthen part in the match.

AND MUST REPORT TO THE With Santali in another 50 runs

Not knowing of this, the Notting-REFEREE. The Referee, shall, it examine the players' were scored in less than three-ham crowd continued to call for required.

boots before the commencement quarters of an hour, but the Rev. Voce for some time to-day.

of a match or during the interval. J.-H. Parsons failed to settle down. and was in for half an hour while

OFFICIAL DECISIONS:- scoring six. P. Cranmer, however

Wearing

soft india-rubber on straight drove Fleetwood-Smith for

of the boots is nota the soles 6 and drove Griminett for 4 in fine

violation of LAW 12. (Internatio- style. Santall completed an ad- mirable 50 after batting three- quarters of an hour. In 10 minutes after lunch another 22 runs were scored, and then Santall, having batted for just over an hour and hit six 4's, was bowled. The in- nings ended soon afterwards for 179

The Australians began very quietly in their second innings, Brown taking 10 minutes to get the run he wanted to complete bis 1,000 for the tour. It was not un- til the score had reached 85 that the Warwickshire attack met with success, and then Brown bad his leg stump knocked back by Mayer.

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LANCASHIRE RACE THE CLOCK

He was able to bowl only two overs yesterday before rain stopped play.

Voce's bowling success against the Australians made him a Test possible, but in the list of 14 men invited to go to the Oval for the last Test beginning on Saturday, Voce's name did not appear.

The Nottingham crowd, resent ing the non-inclusion during the game yesterday.

While the Australian cricketers will be resting quietly at their hotel in preparation for the strain of the "timeless" Test--their only engagement before the Test is & une-day match against the Army at Aldershot, to-morrow-the ma- jority of England's representatives will be taking part in struggles for County Championship points.

Yorkshire Grit

Among others, England's captain, R. E. S. Wyatt, will be playing for Warwickshire against Glamorgan

nal Board).

Semi-circular

toe-pieces are

A player returning to the field of play after boot repairs without reporting to the Referee should be cautioned; if he commits an from that, he should be penalised according to the law. (International Board. June 13, 1931.)

offence. apart

ROTARY CUP TENNIS

America and China Lead

Hold Their Hockey Meeting

of the

At the annual meeting Y.M.C.A. Ladles Hockey Section held yesterday evening in the Shanghai Aug. 26. Under a bolling hot sun, the first West Lounge of the YMCA., Miss singles matches between Japan O. Brown, was re-elected captain and America, and China and Great of the first eleven, while Mise Britain, took place yesterday at Dalziel was elected vice-captain.

Miss A. Fowler who has held the the Shaghal Tennis Club courts an Route Conts, the winners in post of Hon. Secretary since 1992 The Hon. Secretary in her re- ly easily. Amerira took both the each case taking their points fair-was re-elected.

Bald argies tches, L. D. Carson deport on the 1833-34 season in the best contest of the day, enjoyed a very successful season. feating Machids by 6-4, 6-4, 8-d that the Ladies Hockey Club had while C.C. Squires beat Sudo 0.3. They had been unfortunate.... in the 8 1, 4-6, 6-2. China in like inap. losing several members of

illness and ner secured a lead over Great Bri-rst team owing to

home leave. Of 36 matches play- wain when V. T. Wong deleated J G. Forbes by 6-3, 6-1, 3-1, and Guy ed. 18 were won, a were drawn and

Goals "for" Cheng acounted for L. Stokea 13 were. lost.

59 while there were only 48 goals 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

Under the existing system of "against" which was quite a fair play in the Rotary Cup competi-performance

In conjunction with the Men's tion, the tearns will meet in the

the doubles matches which take place Hockey Section, a dance was held this afternoon and the cross over in November last to mark singles will take place early next opening of the Y.M.C.A. Hockey The Ladies Hockey Section week indication show that China season and America should go through to the final, though Great Britain is completed their season with a cash Chma in the balance of $85. The, thanks of Ladics Hoc- favoured to better doubles this afternoon when M. of the YM.C.A.

extended to Benavitch and W.AH Duff meet key Section were Gordon Lum and Khoo Hool-bye America and Japan will meet, in a similar manner with Carson and Squires playing against J. Kamada and Tsukiji.

Driving Duels

were

as

the Head Mistress of the Diocesan Girls' School for the use of the D.G.S. hockey ground, Mr. E. F. Selk for services rendered coach during the last season, the Section Y.M.C.A. Mar's Hockey and others who had helped to- wards the success of the Ladies Section.

The matches yesterday brought several interesting driving duels, the most notable being those be-

Mrs. M. Read and Mrs. M. Por- legal.

Metal toe-plates, though covered tween Carson and Machida, the tallion were elected to serve on the latter taking the incentive on most committee Mr. G. T. Palmer ac- by leather are illegal.

occasions but finding his opponent cepted the invitation to coach the quite equal to the task of sending Ladies during the ensuing back, any shot with equal power. year. Carson was the steadier of the two and his overhead work was de- lightfully effective, his smashes from midcourt being point gain- ing shots on every occasion, To- warda the end of the matches, he

every occasion. Michida revealed came up to the net and scored on a powerful forehand drive and forced the pace, but found Carson quite equal to all he could send qver. In the other match, Squires proved erratic. But was definitely the better of the two players, Sudo being prominent with several long

INTRUCTIONS TO REFEREES:

It is the Referee's duty, I asked to examine the players' boots be- fore the match, or during the interval. The Referee mast order off the field of play any player whom. during the progress of the

Lancashire took the lead in the country championship race by their 'splendid victory over Mid- dlesex in the match at Old Traf-Sutcliffe. Leyland and Verity-

at Birmingham, Hammond is turn-game, he finds wearing: . ing out against Sussex at Chelten ha, and the Yorkshire contingent-

ford.

Haig, the Middlesex captain, made a sporting declaration to leave Lancashire 24 hours to score 187- task achieved five minutes from time.

At first La cashire were faced with the possibility of defeat, for

In forcing the pace they lost four wickets in half an hour for 45. With Tyldesley carrying his bat for 98, and Hopwood sharing with the veteran in a stand of 123 in ninety minutes the rot was stop- ped and victory made certain.

Earlier, Middlesex had lost eight wickets for 184, but Webster and Tindall added 45 in forty minutes without defeat. Webster, with five 4's, batted 1hr 50min, and in the match he obtained 88 without being dismissed

SEVENTH-WICKET STAND SAVES SUSSEX

will be engaged in the Worcester- shire game at Bradford. Bowes, however, is not included in the side.

The Yorkshiremen will there- fore, have to travel the two hund red miles or so to London on Fri- day to take part in the final Test beginning next day,

HIGH SCORING AT BRISTOL

Th

There was some high scoring at Bristol yesterday when Gloucester- shire; for whom Hammond scored 302 no out, increased their total of 468 for six wickets to 603 with-

tions.

(c) Gutta-percha on boots, ar on his shin guards.

of

(d) Bare on soles heels bis boots that do not extend from side of the boot, that are less than half an inch wide, more than half an inch deep, and not transverse and flat.

(a) Nalls not fush with the drives, but failing in short cross

court shots. leather.

The Chinese players proved too (b) Metal plates or projec-good for the British representa tives, who however put up a good fils display Forbes, who is a vastly improved player this season, show- ed great steadiness against Wong

in beaten

three and

though straight setts, was able to contend on equal terms with the Chinese star. - In the third sett, Forbes' was four games up and looked Bike taking a sett, bat he fell down thereafter and allowed his op- win In the other ponent to match Cheng and Stokes indulged in some powerful driving duels, with the former coming off best. Stokes' services were very effective, but he was kept on the defensive for the majority of play.

INSTRUCTION TO REFERKES

(e) Studs on soles or heel of his boots, not round in plan, less than half an inch in diameter. more than half an inch deep and conical or pointed.

During the progress of the game the Referee must enforce this LAW without waiting for an appeal. There is no neces- sity to report this offence.

The LAW includes metal clips or buckles, etc., that are danger- ous, either on the boots or shin guards.

INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAYERS:-

HOME FOOTBALL

Pensioners Beaten By Visitors

further loss and Glamorgan made 244 for the loss of only two wickets.

Hammond has been in such res markable

hia for lately for

his last seven county that in County Championship innigns, in When Sussex lost six batsmen two of which he was not out, he with only 84 on the board, they has scored no fewer than 1,293 runs with the amazing ave. age of seemed set for defeat in the match

It is also the duty of the players

London, August 30. with Kent at Hastings. H. Parks 258.4. Hia score yesterday was his

Wednesday, "visiting and Hammond came to the rescue, best for the county. When he had to see that their boots, etc., are however, with a seventh wicket scored 224 Hammond made his first in accordance with this LAW, for stand of 95, and though Bussex mistake, being missed by Mercer at If the Referee's attention is drawn Chelsea took the points by the to the irregularity during the odd goal in three. Everton and He completed 250 in a failed to gam the lead the county mild-off,

game. the player Manchester City on home grounds was saved from an even more little over five hours and after-progress of a serious set-back to their cham-wards hit even more freely, pun- may be sent off and his services firmly held the visitors. but West plonship, hopes.

ishing Lavis for six and then get temporarily lost to his side. If Bromwich Albion were defeated at over tror doubtful about it ask the Referee home by Birmingham by the ting four 4's in one

Plymouth and Hull netted tem Smart. Altogether he hit three 6's before the match, or during the closest possible margin, and 30 4's. Although completely Interval, and he is bound to ex-

amine the boots. Players some-goals between them the former overshadowed,, Neale also gave a fine display while helping Ham-times forget that, studs wear away taking the points. -

The following were the results: mond put on 135 in 70 minutes.

Hammond stayed ninety-min- utes, hitting nine 4's, and Parks batted nearly three hours, his best scoring strokes being two 8's and ssven 4's,

All the interest had gone out of the game when Kent, who had de- clared at their overnight score, went in again. In what was lit- tle more than batting practice, the visiting courity scored 118 for the loss of three wickets. ESSEX BOWLER FIT AGAIN Brilliant bowling by Kenneth- Farnes, who took eight wickets in

AIR MANOEUVRES IN FRANCE

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press Copyright.)}-|-

Paris, Aug 29.

exposing the nails, which would make them illegal

Sheffield

:

First Division

Chelsea

1 Wednesday 2 Leicester.

A PLAYER WHO HAS LEFT THE FIELD OF PLAY THROUGH

Everton ANY CAUSE, MAY ONLY REM'chester C. 8. Laverpool

THE BALL HAS TURN WHEN

Middlesbro 1 Portsmouth CEASED TO BE IN PLAY, AND W. Bromwich 1 Birmingham

Second Division MUST REPORT TO THE RE FEREE.

BEFORE HE RESUMES PLAY Plymouth Hull AFTER BOOT REPAIRS HE MÜST

Third Division (South) One hundred and seventy x ASK THE REFEREE TO EXAMINE Bristol R. 2 Swindon will swoop down on the aviation ground in Le Bourget on the dawn of Thursday, converging from Metz, Nancy, Luxeuil and Ochey while 290 planes. stationed at Chartres Etampes will take up the defence.

the match for 30 runs, helped Es recohoitring and bombing planes HIS BOOTS (SEE OFFICIAL DE Gillingham 1 Millwall

sex to gain first innings points at Northampton Declaring at their overnight score of 322 for eight wickets, Essex dismissed Northants In two and three-quarter hours.for 102 The match was left drawn when Northants, who followed on 220 behind, lost three more wic kets for 20.

General Denain and the general start of the aviation forces will Farnes showed that he is abfollow the air manoueyres from Le

ht again after his break Bourget naithe Ford's Teit. At Umer Transocean

Wins

CISION ON LAW 12).

Cause and Effect

Reading

Southend Watford

2. Bristol C.

2 Aldershot

0: Brighton

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Wretham 4 Walsall

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Better

FRED PERRY TURNS DOWN OFFER

Rye, N.Y., Aug. 29. Fred Perry, Wimbledon tennis champion, has refused an offer of $50,000 to turn professional The offer was made by Bill O'Brien, manager of the Tilden troupe.

Perry advanced two reasons for his refusal, firstly that he would have to pay nearly half his earn- ings in taxes, and, secondly, that be ostracised from ne. would

AQUATICS

Borderers Hold Annual Meeting

The South Wales Borderers heid their annual aquatic sports at the VRC. yesterday, the H. Q Wing winning the Inter-Company Shield with the highest points,

Keen rivalry, was shown by all the competitors, every event being evenly contested. L/C Campbell: the well-known Army Swimmer schleved a personal triumph in winning the Individual 150 Yards championship while L/C Tuliagher Styles Race. annexed the Individual Three

At the conclusion of the sports, Mrs Williams, wife of the Oncer distributed the Commanding, prizes.

THE CYCLING CLUB

New 25-Mile Record

The Hong Kong Cycling Club were fortuna"; "In the selection of

of their series of weekly time trials, though only two riders took advantage of the ideal weather.

At 535 p.m. E. Tweedy, making conditions prevailing at the time. his fourth attempl over the dis tance, commenced an attack on

Wednesday evening for the sixth

the 25 miles Bgures of 1 hr. 21 Though handicapped by a fully equipped machine Tweedy succeed. mins. 45 secs. held by himself.

ed in reaching the halfway point at an average speed a little slower than 20 mp.h. A light breeze which had hindered slightly on The Realim

the outward trip made the home- The following were the results:-

ward run speedier with the result. Inter-Company 300 Yards Relay that Tweedy pedalled past the Race: 1. HQ Wing (Fullagher.timekeeper to record the astonish- Maynard); 2. "B" Coy. (O'Kelly, is average speed of 20.20 m.p.h. Martin, Allen, Lockhart, Flynn anding time of 1 hr. 14 mins, 15 secs. denotes an improvement of almost Wathan); 3. "C" Coy (Campbell. a m.ph. in the past fortnight, and S9 Jones, Sparey, Marsh, Jones and

as the rider finished in a very fresh Shaw, Cole, Thomas, Wardley and

condition it now appears quite Enlisted Boys Race! 1. Dale; 2. probable that with a properly Mitchell).

Pickhard; 3 Cooper.

Open Relay Race (300 Yards): 1, Royal Artillery: 2. Small Units; 3. East Lancs; 4. Lincolns.

"tuned" machine this rider will find no difficulty in reducing the Shanghai figures of 1 hr. 7 mins. 4 secs, (22.365 m.p.h.).

A few minutes after Tweedy had Individual 150 Ÿards Champlon- ship (Officers' Challenge Cup); been started by Mr. E. Munns, the L/C Campbell ("A" Coy); 2. / Club's official timekeeper, C. I Fullagher (E. Q. Wing); 3. BdnRead began his attack on J. Coles' Martin (H. Q. Wing).,

Individual Diving: 1. "A" Coy. (MOTT'S and Mason); 2 H Q Wing (Lt. J. C. Richardson and Flynn); 3. "B" Coy. (O'Kelly and

Wathan).

Boys' Race (25 Yards): 1. Bobby Vincent; 2. Tony Facer; 3, Peter Bromley.

Inter-Company 150 Yards Relay Race: 1. "B" Coy; 2 H, Q. Wing: "3. "A" Coy.

1. Race: Old Soldiers

Sat Church; 2. Cpl Richardson; 3. 8gt. Bromley.

Individual 25 yards Dash: 1. Bdn. Martin' (E. Q. Wing); 2. Pte. Marsh ("B" Coy.) 3. Pte. 39. Jones ("B" Coy):

Girls Race: 1. Cynthia Brum ley; 2. Anna E. Sisk; 3. Doreen Hyde.

Individual Three styles Race: 1

E

week-old 5 miles figures of 14 mins. This was Read's hrst 35 secs. speed, attempt since his recent il- ness, and he returned the very creditable time of 15 mins. 17 secs. to average 19.82 m.p.h."

by shown The progress Tweedy, who is a first-year novice, is very gratifying to. those Club officials who have been concerned with the commencement of his racing. Further improvement is a certainty in this young · rider's future attempts, and the steady advance in speed together with his keen enthusiasm augurs well for his adoption of the sport on re- turning to England.

H. Q.

Hall ("A" Cor).

Inter-Company Shield: Wing 48 points; "B" Coy. 374

virtually every English Club L/c Fullagher (HQ Wing); 2 points; "A" Cor. 314 points; "C" Reuter,

L/c Campbell ("C" Coy); 3. L/c

Coy, 25 points; "D" (S) 10 points:

CAPSTAN

for quality!

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