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CHINESE Y.M.C.A. HOME FOOTBALL

Picnic Photographie Competition

GOSSIP

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1934.

LADY GABRIAL |DANTE ALIGHIERI

WINS

Behind The Scenes Cheveley Park Stakes

Messrs. 9. C. Leung, T. W. Ho.

(Special Air-Mail Service) and M. S. Lam won, respectively,

London, Oct. 31. the first, second, and third place of the senior member group; and The other day an inquiry was Messrs. Y. C. Fu, M. 5. Yeung, and made of Stoke City about Harry H. F. Hung captured the Arst, Ware, the Patters' inside forward, second and third prize of the junIt was very firmly turned down. lor member group in the recen: Harry is not up to form just now "Picnic Photographic Competi- but it seems that the folks at the tion" conducted by the Chinese Y Victoria "Ground have some pat MC.A., exclusively for their mem-

ence in their make-up. bers. Those who joined for the competitions were accompanied by the judges of the competitions. Messrs. S. B. Tan, C. L. Chow and

were

G. W. Chang (ARPS) to go a picnic The competitors told to fake whatever objects the Judges "deemed interesting on the way. but were allowed to photo- graph the objects in any angle they chose. The pictures were then graded and marks were giv- en according to their merits.

STATESMEN

ROME

This local product is fancled by About four clubs." Maybe the Stoke Idea is to wait for Harry coming to his best before they think about transferring him. The Potters are not to any hurry to Linke money. They used to be Now they're sitting on top of the world.

Looking Ahead

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All football supporters in the provinces look forward to the visit. of the Arsenal. None more so than ATase who follow the fortunes of

Austro-Italian Parley

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Press" (Copyright).Į

Rome, Nov. 18. Chancellor Schuschnige had a second conversation with Mussolini on Monday, beginning at '2,30 and lasting over an hour. The Austrian Chancellor's departure is now fixed for Tuesday night. An official com-

munique issued on Monday night about the result of Schuschnigg's Rome trip stated that Mussolini and Schuschnigg had two long con- the Austrian Foreign versations. Minister, Bergerwaldenegg, and the Italian Secretary of State, Suvich, bettig present. A close agreement on the political policy of Italy and Austria was confirmed, namely the lines fixed in the previous 1 meeting of the late Chancello; Doll_ fuss and the Il Duce to the effect that Austria should strengthen her political and economic structure and be supported by the friendship of Italy and Hungary, and should as quickly as possible resume in full measure the historic role to balance..the wheel forces operating the Danube basin.

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Preston North End.

Already applications for tickets have arrived at Deepdale. These come from places as far away as Barrow, Workington and Carlisle. One request from Barrow is for 60 tickets! The match is on Boxing Day!

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Then, by the way, North hope to open their new pavilion upon which work is proceeding.

Goalles to Spare

Not often we find neighbouring clubs with too many goalkeepers. That's the case with both Black- burn Rovers and Burnley. It is a few weeks now since the Rovers hinted at their preparedness to transfer one of their trio Burnley are doing the same.

Local Branch To -

Be Formed

The preliminary meetings have already taken place at the aug- gestion of the Italian Corisul Général in order to create In

of branch

the

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London, Oct. 31. Lady Gabrtal won the Cheveley Hong Kong Park Stakes for two-year-old fulles Dante Alighieri, which is an 'as by half a length from Lord Lons-sociation meant for the diffusion dale's leased ally, Caretta,, who of the Italian culture abroad. failed thus honourably to concede The Society which dates back to a stone. The success showed what the middle of the XIX century is thorough justification there was planned about on the same lines for the solid support given her to as the English Association and beat Shahali for the

the Alliance Francaise and has Imperial

been

increasing grouping Produce Stakes at Kempton Park

membership of" Italians" · and- foreigners interested in the Italian Language and culture at large in the United Kingdom the Italian studies had been furthered until

It was apparent that one reason why she failed was for want or racing experience. She got that and now stayed on through the sixth furlong with fine zest. She swept up to Caretta to win in the way I have described..

I am sure there were hopes of Lord Astor's Mannerism, an own sister to the unbeaten Mannamead. She is a sensible lengthy Aly of whom we are likely to hear more, probably not until next year, but

it will be to her advantage and I hope, to ours. She was some- what outpaced in the early stages but was running on nicely at the finished to All third place.

Lady Gabrial is a dark grey by that great sirg-of fast racehorses, Tetratema. but she is especially interesting because her dam. Res- plendent, is the dam of Windsor Läd. There is a lot of growth and much

scope for development in this two-year-old daughter hers

of

"just about the best laside forward cutside the First Division." That should be a warning to any club which tries for his services.

'Keeper They Fancy "Roy John will not be content to play Central League football for an indefinite period," said a Preston North End gentleman one day.

Successor Found

an

short time ago by a few 2330- ciations like the British Italian

League.. the Friends of Italy, the Anglo-Itallan and Dante Society. the Scots-Italian Society. In the last few years lecturerships -and professionships of Italian language have been founded in the Univer- sities of London, Oxford, Liverpool. Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Leeds, Bristol and Cardiff. At the same time an exceptional in- crease has been registered in the development of the sections of the Dante Alighieri thanks to the collaboration of the British

friends and scholars of the Italian

Edinburg, Glasgow and Cardiff, languages, specially in London,

The Society will have shortly a branch in Hong Kong where te- side the members of the Italian Colony the support has been as- sured of several prominent Hong Kong personalities. In order to dispel ariy misunderstanding... it has been made clear that its alms are

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BILLIARDS

Steel & Coulson's League

The following are the Steel and Coulson's Billiards results to date: St. Patrick's Club v. RA. Sgts'

Mess

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St. Patrick's Club:-

R. O. D. Feld

W. Funnell

R. Jordan

8. Smith

51

150

100

150

150

W. Batley

160

Total

.751

"D. Davis

R.A. 3gts' Mess:- Sgt. R. Gatmell

(Break 49). Sgt. R. Wood Sgt. W. Bloomfield

(Break 41). L/Sgt. G. Roach L/Sgt. H. Maddison L/Bgt. W. Finkill

:

1

Total

Club

150

111

150

126

25

141

763

Sets' Mess E. Lancs. R. v. C.P.Os Sgts' Mass E. Lanes. R.:-

CAM. Elwin Sgt. Milone

CQMS. Thompson Sgt. Benson Sgt... Crossley Sgt. Gavin

R.E. Stts' Mess v. Garrison Sets'

MANILA GOLF CLUB

Will Celebrate Anniversary

Manila. Nay, 17.

HOBBS ON THE NEXT TESTS

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The Manila Golf Club will cele- brate its 25th anniversary on Nov. 24 and 25 at the club's premises at During the two-day 'Caloocan. celebration the members of the club and their wives und invited guests will indulge in a variety of competitions and general merry-

making.

On November 24, a special bogey competition and a blindfold-driv- ing competition will be held. The

Don Bradman The Stumbling-Block

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London, Oct. 26. "Our great stumbling-block is Bradman. He is too good-an absolute host in himself."

That is the gracious tribute paid by Jack Hobbs, himself considered by many to be the world's greatest bätsman since W. G. Grace, in his new book. "The Fight for the Ashes, 1934."

All the controversial subjects of

that of the visitors' is

following day the special bogey the Australian tour are discussed competition will be continued, be- in the book, and that the author's sides which there will be special hate of "bodyline" bowling is as two-ball inlxed foursome matches great as and ladies pitching and putting perceptibly clear. competition. The Manila Golf Club was incorporated Nov. 16.

1909.

LOCAL HOCKEY

Radio v Police

In a friendly hockey match be- tween the Radio Sports Club and. the Hong Kong Police Hockey team played on the Police Training School ground yesterday afternoon the former won by one goal to pil. Play was exceedingly fast and ex- citing both sides pressing in turns: In the middle of the first half the The Police tried in Radio scored. vain to equalize, There was no scoring in the second half.

150

· 150

150

115

150

138

Total

853

C.P.O.8 Club:-

E, R. A. Sargent Slipt. Yeomans Cl. Sg. Hanham Sy. P. O. Rose T. G. M. Stilton Jamer Savage

125

146

68

150

120

130

Total

780

C.P.Os Club v. St. Patrick's Club C.F.Os Club:-

Sargent

150

L/Sgt. Hodges

124

Yèdmans

150

L/Sgt. Grossmith

140

Rose

133

QMS. Staples.....

150

Savage

150

150

Hanham

139

8/9gt. Harris

Smith

150-1

150

201

Total

872

Total

815

St. Patrick's Club:

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Garrison Sgts' Mess:-

8/Sgt. Clarke 5/8st. Flood:

Bailey

121

150

Smith

93

150

Frinnell

160

Sergt. Smith

113

Oldfield .....

· 87.

Sgt. Trim

.92

Jordan

130

S/Q.M.S. Digly S/Cond. Gillow

146. 150

Walker

130

Total

731

Total

803

purely intellectual and is not confined to the study of the works of Dante Alighierl, but in- volve the study of the Italian | R.E. 5gts' Mess:— institution of language by the libraries, the organisation of lectures in English or Italian on

Italian subjects and the pro- paganda of the Italian books,

The one who may leave Turi Moor is Hetherington. This player from the north-east has had no He was injured luck this season. in a practice match and has had

Does that mean North End would

We have been advised that a other hurts since." He was in the first team against Swansea Town, be willing to give the Welsh Inter-meeting of the Committee will and that's a pointernational 'keeper his chance should take place shortly and that a however,

another club come along? It has

wide programme of lectures and worth noting.

been noticed an exchange of mean- concerts has been devised for the Is It a Record ?

ing glances among football officials next few months, of which we There aren't many better talent-whenever Roy's name has cropped shall give

detalled later, a programme. “ spotters or story-tellers in football up. They know the Welshman's than Jimmy Hanson, the former credentials. They keep wondering trainer of Oldham Athletic, who why Stoke City let him go played years ago for the Latics and! for Bolton Wanderers. Jimmy was relating one day recently that at Nottingham he once changed into half It was agreed that the three po- football rig in two and a wer protocol of Italy. Hungary ininutes to take the place of the and Austria which was signed last famous J. W. Sutclife, who had a March had undoubtedly contribut-finger fractured while the Bolton ed to the Improvement of Austria's players were shooting in before the e.bnomic.situation. It was further start of the game. agreed that the three power pro- The following week Jimmy play- tocol be extendable to any othered at inside-left against the Forest States to fulfil the fundamental at Bolton and scored a goal. In a conditions. It was finally put on way that must surely be a record! record that the development of the cultural relationships between. two

A Hanley Chorus States is desirable, preferably by

and Vieanh.- Transocean Kuò Mín.

If these lads don't make good

They will sell Jack Diamond. Southport make no secret of it. But they want their price, Dia- tond is a money-spinner. South- port need the money.

A successor ? Yes, says Manager Jimmy Commins, we have one. He refers to Worswick, a Liverpool ladho is doing many

clever thing for the second team. Wors- wick himself is claiming the atten- tion of scouts who visit Halg Avenue.....

Pompey Fancy

arrangement and agreement in then we'll eat our hats." This, in Portsmouth cannot go on this creating cultural institutes in Rome chorus, is being sung at Hanley way. They must have new players these days. Port Vale, always if the standard is to be maintained. proud of their locals, are chirpfer It is taking them long enough to than ever these days.

get golag, but Mr. Jack Tinn is giving plenty of thought to the natter. Forwards are the chief requirement.

MARSEILLES CRIME DEMAND

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Geneva Nov. 19.

The Vale are fielding nine local lads in their second team. Two of the newcomers are worth noting.

It is gathered, however, that the One is Fred Hayward, centre-half from Wardell's Social Club. The name of a Southport half-back is other is Billy Wood, left-half, who on the Pompey agenda. This is Was on Blackpool's list 28 3.0

Chris Greene." The clubs have

AN ARSENAL RECORD

Stadium Filled To Capacity

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Oct. 31 If the Arsenal continue to play as they have played these last two weeks even thel Stadium at Highbury, with its enormous accommodation, will not be big enough for them. To have over 70,000 spectators at a club match on two consecutive Saturdays is a record which no other club has ever touched, and it just serves to show to what extent the pubit is attracted by really good foot- ball.

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Not a Full Back How far "the Spurs lost their chance of beating the Arsenal by

M. Jeftitch lunched with Titu-amateur at the start of the season been in correspondence. Green is team selection is a matter of con-

Hanley..

A Tip Taken

for

lescu and Benes immediately after and who played one game the latter arrived here on Monday Stafford Rangers before getting to when they unanimously agreed that Yugoslavia's demand for a League of Nations enquiry into the blame for the Marseilles assassina-

Before Manager David Jack took tions was not only justified but

Jimmy Deacon from the Wolves to Lecessary. The Roumanian and

Southend United Wrexham and the Yugoslavian foreign ministers both share the same view that the Chesterfeld also had a look. The word was passed out from Molineux cutrage was planned outside

that Jiminy might be bad for Yugoslavia's frontiers. But the exact form of the Yugoslavian something like £750. procedure will not be decided 'untli This information was acted on M. Laval arrives when a formula very promptly. A number of clubs for meeting with the French ap-saw the player in a Central League proval will be sought-

Eate, and Southend United, evi- dently because they were able to Transocean Kuo Min.

pay, got him.

SIBERIAN RAILWAY

RATES CUT

Coventry Attractions

If the truth were known it would be shown that Bradford made no offer of £1,000 for the transfer

under the microscope..

The Slump

Jecture and is sure to be also a matter of considérable discussion. Placing Tom Evans at left back was a hopeless proposition, and It's funny how players rise and was evident from the start of the fall. Last season Burnley were game. From a shaky beginning. nearly beselged for the transfer of he put through his own goal when Gilbert Richmond, their right he was under no great pressure. back. One day the Turf Moor and it was a good thing that Mr. officials actually turned down an Fercy Smith saw it to replace cffer of £4,000.

him "with Meads for the second The other Saturday the player half. This move undoubtedly nigured in a reserve team game, saved the Spars from an even big- even though, please note, Burnler ger defeat. are suffering from many injuries

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Scot Writes Home

Arsenal Points

to players. Offers are now being Several things. are contributing entertained for Gilbert's transfer. to the fine play of the Arsenal and it is believed that half the In addition to the wonderful form amount mentioned will be taken. Alex James maintains, there is the Some club may be lucky, The

great improvement made by Drake, player may easily come again,

who got three fine goals, and the progress of Crayston, who with every game develops more and George Mutch, the stocky Man-more into a player of real Arsenal chester United inside-right, is a stamp. Finally, Bob John proved Travellers from China, Japan of Arthur Bacon, the Coventry player who gives much thought to that he is much too excellent a City and former Chesterfeld, Derby his football.and is not easily katis-player to be left out of the side. to Benefit

County and Manchester City for-fiad with his own play.

Indeed, a large number of people ward. Bradford did make round- In a letter to Bob McGlashan, prefer him to Copping on recent

of Arbroath, his old manager, form. about inquiries, but matters did

George wrote: "I got the goals not get so far advanced that an

but I'm not pleased yet with; my offer was made.

play."

Hallar, Nov. 10. Drastic reductions in the trans Biberian through railway rates were announced here to-day by the Soviet railway authorities.

Through railway, fares from points in China and Japan, via Manchoukio, wil be cut by 35 per cent, and the Vladivostok, by 48 per cene These become exfective to ma

You may take it that other Coventry forwards are fancied just That's typical of the Ecet for now Johnny Lauderdale is very whose signature the United, beat much in the mind of a First Diy more fancied opponents: Mean stón club. Leslie Jones, too, has while Match is settling down nicely attracted a lot of notice. Manager at Old Trafford where he is a Hay Storer describer Lellescas popular favourite.

PONY CLASSIFICATION

The following, alterations and additions to classification are ap nounced by the Jockey Club

Don Zero

Class

Sgt. Hollingsworth

Sgt Thatcher

2

Unlike his former England and Surrey "skipper," D. R. Jardine- who has already described. Eng- land's chances in the next Tests as "not too rosy at the present moment"-Hobbs is more confident of success.

Bodyline Problem

"I am optimistic enough," he says, "to think that we can get together a side to beat Australia then.

Our great stumbling-block Is Bradman. He is too good-an absolute host in himself. amazing cricketer; in a class alone as a batsman and a felder."

Commenting that he has heard many people say, "If England had had Larwood, Você, And bödyline the Ashes would have been retain- ad." Hobbs admits that probably

that was quite true. But he would have given anything to have seen England win by orthodox bowling, B form of attack that carried "no recrtininations, no accusations, and no uproar."

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He points out that the curious thing about bodyline was that 90 were per cent. of the players against it and about 80 per cent of the public in England for it.

"Cricketers know exactly what bodyline means; the public has only a very hazy idea, and too many people are in favour of body- line because they are obsessed with a desire for victory," he declares.

HOME RUGGER

London, Nov. 19.

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In a friendly rugby game Cambridge to-day, the Light Blues beat Newport by 18 points to 13. Reuter.

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