HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1936.
NEW ZEALANDERS DELIGHT IN
RUGGER DISPLAY
OUTPLAY HONGKONG IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Visiting "Threes" Do Trojan Work
In a game full of ls, and featured by fast and accur- ate pass ng bouts, the vist ng New Zealand Universitler Rugby Fifteen defeated the Coony side, by 5 goals and a dropped goal (29 points) to a goal and a penalty goal (8 points) yesterday at the Happy Valley ground.
the A large crowd of ruggar enthusiasts turned out for
well patron'sed, game, the covered stands being particularly sad one may safely asume that they did not go away d'ap pointed with the fare offered.
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Among the interested spectators present, were several dis- tinguished local personages which included His Excellency the Governor, Sr Andrew Ca decolt; His Excellency the Commander- in-Chief, Sir John Litt'e. Hb Excellency, the General Oficer W. Batholomew, Commanding the Forces, Majer General A.
Lady Southorn and others. – Promptly on the scheduled time, the players of both fifteens ned up in front of the covered stands, where they were introduced to H E The Governor, who shook escorted Caldecott hands with each player. Sir Andrew round by Mr. G. H. Potts President of the Hong Kong Football finb, and the New Zealand Manager.
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Before the game commenced the New Zealanders gave la
in full view of the « rousing fashion their famous "war cry"
and highly stands, and on completion, of their complicated *amnsing "greeting," they were given bearty applauses by the A commentary of the play was appreciative grand-standers. broadcast' by Mr. Reece and Lt. Metcalfe (R.A.).
THE PLAY
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New Zealand were soon on the attack again, and Giles thrilled the spectators with a splendid run through the Coloný defence, "be-
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neat goal Nothing daunted Hong Kong continued the attack whem Evans McGhrist supported by made the spectators frenzied with excitement with a splendid drib-
CRICKET
H. K. C. C. Teams In Friendly Matches
bing movement which culminated of the Hong Kong Cricket Club
in MeGlichrist touching down near the puts Robertson added major ponts, and shortly afterwards "no s'de" was called.
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Both the first and second elevens
will be playing in friendly matches to-morrow. The 1st XI. will incet the Army at Home, and the second string will be playing the K.C.C. away. The teams are:-
KWANTI RACE MEETING
"DIANA CUP” ATTRACTS TWENTY ENTRIES
interesting Program-
me Arranged
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HONG KONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Wednesday Shoot Results
The usual mid-week Sporn and, class of competitor who uses the Practice Shoot took place on Wed-"18147 rifle will appear in the As- nesday afternoon, on the Army sociation's Magazine, the "HK.R. Ranges at Kowloon City, when A Bulletin". In the January issue many members took advantage ef❘ which will be published ba the
the forthcoming frat round of the The loading scores the opportunity to practice for 25th instant.
'made'
On
as ditions being as for the King's Ist
200 500.000 Total yds, yds, yds. 3.R.(b)
."
Judging from the entries, some THE PLAYERS
First XI-T. E Pearce (Capt.), very teen racing will be seen on The visiting teim lined
when the T. A. Pearce, E, R. Duckitt, H. Owen Sunday, January 26 under:
Fall Back-G. R. Bush, Auck-Hughes, L. D. Kilbee, R. D. Gilles-Winter meeting of the Fanling inter-amlated Re-Clubs compe- Wednesday were at follows, con-
ple, G. S. Dunkley, H. W. Batnes, Hunt and Race Club will be held on for the Bellitos Shield. Jones 1. McInnes, A. C. Growder, and F. Kwant! The events and entries the conditions for this event make Stage:-
use of the ride "as issued" "com- Three Quarters:-BVA.
are given below:- Otago, H. H. Fookes. Otago; J. M.] Marshall
Race 1-2.30p.m.-"The Newpulsory, the 8.R. (a) (ntries show Second XL-A, K. Mackenzie Wait, Otago; C. C. Guilles, Cap-
(Capt.), G. E. R. Divett, J. Stein, N. South Wales Cup-Over a countryed a decided increase as compar- taln. Otago.
Half Back: A. Pärsins, Can-F. Fox I. S. Forbes, W. Wooding, course of about 3 miles finishing one with the number of competi-L. B. Rolmes 6 Hempsted terbury; J. J. McAule, Ganter-V C. Bond, H. J. Armstrong. J. the Race Course For "Australian tors who were shooting in this E. Black
Ponies. Catchweight 153 lbs. Win-class a week or so ago.
The conditions, as regards the H A. McKay bury.
Davies, J. R. Way, and. J. E. Paiter.
ner A Cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20 weather, which obtained on Wed- W H. Peckham Forward:-W. R. Laney, Olago:
Entry Fee $3. R. J.
nesday, were by far the most dim- RB. Burke: Canterbury.
been R. Blandford cult which have so far Thomas Auckland; L S. Drake.
experinced this season A wind C. Goad which varied greatly both Tonkings
Porles: Black Magic, Belinds,
Auckland; D. A. Hudson Canter- FROST AND FOG Fairy Flummery, Lucy Glitters,
bury: O., W. Chapman. Otago"; A E. Chesterman, Auckland; and T. O. Stace. Canterbury.
*COLONY XV
G. Back:L Full Captain, Club.
Robertson.
Butcher.
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Three Quarters:-H R. McGi- christ, Club; Lt. Fraser. Navy; J Hutchison, Club; Lt. D. St. Car Ford, Navy...
Half Back:-A. . R Club; J. L. Bonnar, Club.
Forwards:-W.. Perrs, Club, S. Chambers, Cub: M. B. Cum
Pay.-Lt. Scwman, ming. Club: Navy; J. H McE'ney, Club: R. 8.
Walkden Gammell, Club: A. F. Club and A. B. Evans, Navy. Referee: Dr. J.A.R. Selby.
changes to their advertised side, fore transferring to Parsons who HOME FOOTBALL
mude
while Hong Kong brought in W. .D.ace of Mne. Peers, (Oub in Light Navy.
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SENSATIONAL SECOND HALF The second half .commeticed sensationally when right from the initial Hong Kong kick-off a New Zealand forward received the ball. passing to McAuliffe, who trans- terred to Parsons. for the threes field withi A to move down the
was machine like precision that
Watts delightful to watch.. ceived the ball and ran fully 50 yards at break-neck speed, before he was grassed by Robertson.
re-
SUSPENSION
!!
Threat To Christmas Football
London, Dec. 24.
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Noble Amazon. The Giraffo.
Race 2-The Sheung Shul Steeplechase.13 miles A Han-strength and direction, coupled E Clarke.
with an ever-changing Light. Smith dicap for China Ponies. Winner A Cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. En caused, with one or two notable J. D. Paituï'e
exceptions, a marked decrease in Quak try Fee $3.
Pe Back the scores obtained; as. will seen from the detailed scores giv- 1. J. Dyer en below,
Burgomaster 168 lbs, Dairen 152, Diogenes 153, Happy Hit 145, Jose- phine. 155, Soldier of Italy 158, Spinaway 152,
If the wise men who read the
Race 3.-"The Beefsteaks."--Divi- weather signs are. correct, the footballer's Christmas will be some.sion B-Over a country course of thing of a nightmare, with fog-about 3 miles finishing on the Race For China Ponies Catch- Lound trains and razor-sharp, fro- Course. ren grounds a double tervor, writes weight 175 lbs. Winner A Cup of $50; 2nd $30: 3rd $20. Entry Fee correspondent. On Saturday eight Englise $3. League matches and three Scottish (Note: Owing to the large num- League gamČIS Wexo postponed, ber of entries received the race has while at Ashton Gate. Bristol, fog been divided into two divisions, stopped the match ten. ainules The following draw has been made. from time.
one division).
In view of the heavy holiday No rider may compete in more than
and the approach of the cup-ties, club managementa Programme must be taking a serious view of the prospect of further interference with an already congested fixture list
Two Important Cases night the Arsenal crowd had to be miles
Dealt With
We are asked to state that the new handicaps for the 9. R. (b)
ROWING REVIVAL AT OXFORD?
Efforts To Clean-up Boxing
Glenshee, Hergs.
Mortinam, Racing Luck, R.T.P., Racing Spirit,
London, Dec. 93. Suckypast, Canary, High West,
In Oxford heading for s rowing revival! The The Snipe.
news that Christ Race 4-The Grand Military Church are to build a boathousa is, For the second time in a fort- Handicap and Sassoon Cup"-te my mind, full of significano
A hurdle race for China writes a correspondent
At present none of the Oxford refunded admission, and Refer Ponies, Government Chargers, or Pinckston's decision that
the the property of an Officer on the college boat clubs has a boathouse. ground was unplayable had a mix- | active liet of H. M."Forces, or a The big University Boat Club ed reception.
neadquarters houses all the callare oats, and the crews have to change in the barges moored along the upposite bank, and cross the river y a hand farry in order to launch their shells.
Winner
member of the Machine Gun Troop, H.K.V.D.C. To be ridden by those qualified to enter. The Bassoon Cup to remain the property of the winner for one
year, with replica presented; 2nd $40: 3rd $30. Entry Fee $3.
REFEREE'S RESPONSIBILITY My Colleague, Frank Coles, tell me he has seen matches played on more dangerous surface, notably when the Arsenal skated to s memorable Cap victory at Villa Park before a 70,000 crowd.
Classic Hall 156 lbs., Dairen 187, "I walked across the ground,"
there wera Festival Eve 170, Happy Hit 150. kr says. "And while some frozen patches down the Ike 152, Iron Cross 157, High West middle, I think these might have 150, Nebular Star 155, Punch 157, softened if the ground had been The Gadwall 160. played on
London, Dec 24 London has had two important suspens.ons of playera cases of within a few weeks-McKenzie "of of and Bathbrick, Brentford, Chelsea, McKenzie's case started a rst-class controversy concerning the adequacy of the system of ad- udicating by correspondence a tween the three members of the Committee. 1 FA. Emergency
"The whole of the Arsenal team think the case of Bambrick will also leave its mark, writes a cor-turned out for ball practice, and rertainly the players seemed to have no difficulty in keeping their foot."
The new Christ Church boathouse tor the vill have sccommodation rawg and the boats, with hot and old showers and changing rOGIES, PRIMITIVE HEADQUARTERS I know a great many people who Aro convinced that one of the rea- for Oxford's long series of defeats in the Bost Race is the primitive nature of their heari quarters so far as the colleges are Joncerned
Beefsteaks, ons
Race 3-"The Division A.-Over a country course
finished off a magnificent effort by touching down
the posts. Bush converted with a grand kick. The Colony made the
after- first The breather came soon three-quarter movement the wards with New Zealand leading match, when Lt. Fraser was gr.85-by 20 points to nil. ed before he could become. dan- erous. From the resu tant aerum New Zealand got passession and McAuliffe sent Parsons away. Keen arking by the Colony backs saw the movement foozle out, but the visitors were not to be dented, for tollowing a serum near the Hong Kodg posts. Parsons went over for New Zealand's. first points, when the game had been only ave minutes old. Bush converted the effort with a fine kick.
In tackling Parsons Robertson had the mkfortune to sustain
Following his fine effort, Robert- damaged ear which recessitated son had to leave the field for fur- his caving for fud for a few ther attention to his ear, but was minutes. He returned soon later not abuent for long pefore be re- with his left ear in plaster. and turned with his head swathered respondent. resumed play.
in bandages, and WDA given Hong Kong attacked but their ovation for his pluck. In In Ireland, where he played for threts were passing and handling meanwhile Lt. Sowman left the many years, and in London, where bably in direct contrast to the serum and dropped back as fulls, he has been for exactly one year, New Zealanders-and Lt. Fraser back in Robertson's vacated post-Bambrick's reputation is that of was again prominent with a neat tian.
∙the пепт kick that found touch
New Zealand kept up pressure right hand corner flag. From the and hemped Hong Kong in their Une up Bonnar got the ball and
St. Clair Ford broke sent his threes away. Hutchison
front of the faroke through and raised Hong away, but was brought down by Kong's hopes high, but Bush was splendid tackle in
tands. A good movement BOW through. Re McAuliffe break him before the former could be passed high, however, but the New come dangerous. Hong Kong again Zealand forwards backing up, son, tollowing up`quickly, cleared.panted ahead. Sowman hesitated including Dewar, who was alleged do not take this very obvious, and China Ponlès that in the opinion handling the ball very cleanly and thering the bali, and' bis briet tack, was that Dewar never was Most of them, are too ready to take hunters. Winners this season at "ot; ba say to obtain.
equal to the recaston and grassed
own 25.
the
got the ball, but Drake and Hud-
The New Zealand backs were between kicking the touch and ga-
Responsibility for the decision on these occasions is carried solely by the referee, and if Mr. Pinckaton to believed
there
was danger
an easy-tempered, entirely on players, or the game could not be ourable player. Those who knew fairly played, he had no alternatis him were staggered when they but to order a postponement. heard he was accused of having SUNDERLAND PROTECT FITCH Lcked a Sheffield Wednesday pla-The vig match of the day, at Boker Park, Sunderland, was not yer. It seemed incredible.
interfered with, in spite of the tharp frost, because the ground had been protected with tons of straw.
I wonder why more Soccer club
NO ALTERNATIVE I have good reason for stating that the evidence of the players,
of about 3 miles finishing on the Race Course. For China Ponies. Catchweight 175 the Winner A Cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. En- try Fee $3
(Note: Owing to the large num ber of entries receive the race has been divided into two divisions. The following draw has been made. No rider may compete in more than one division).
Artic Star Thirgomaster, Daylight Eve, Jock Scott, Josephine, No Fear, Punch, Racing Strain. Spinaway, The Bogle.....
Race 6.The, Diana Cup"—A handicap dat race of 4 miles for of the Committee are bona de wand barred. To be ridden by £30; 3rd $20. Entry Fee $3.A BI ver souvenir will be presented to the winning rider.
Men from the big rowing schools, with thoughts of a Blue, cannot be expected to enter à university, the rowing facilities at which are
wr behind those st Cambridge. "OTHERS MAY FOLLOW SUIT
The decision of the "House" to uild a brick boathouse will prob bly be followed by other colleges, though there will be difficulties u getting the necamary sites.
The ground by the river, belongs to the colleges, but cours nowhere does conservatism enjoy oh hold as in Oxford, and par mission to areas the building will One who will welcome the Christ Oxford first boatman,, who is res ponsible for the upkeep and repair of every racing sight in the uni versity.
evoked justifiable praise from the lapse proved fatal for he banged acais also spoke to the same 16 during the next few dan ladies. Winner A Cup or 350; 2nd 'Churok move is, Dick Talboys, the
spectators. Forowing a splendid the ball and Burke pounced on 1te
movement Jones received the ball down from: Fookes and touched
Bush sightly wide of the posts. made no mistake with his kick at. conversion.
to obtain another try for the Uni-. versities. Bush converted his fifth kick at goal
COLONY'S FIRST POINT A penalty against Hong Kong
to have been the victim of the stnut unduly expensive. precaution kicked. Sheffield Wednesday na chance with the weather.
My thousands of pounds will if the frost continues, and a few The referee and linesmen are re-tons of straw is a cheap enough
font of insurance,kar
effect.
cognised as the chual witnesses re- garding fact, and the Commission had no alternative" but to accept
their evilence."
near the centre of the field saw 1. VISITORS ON TOP
were en Bush attempt to kick a goal,, b.s
It seems that the Commission 01 The New Zealanders
Enquiry, though rightly compelled joying the better of matters in the effort missing very narrowly. MC- bal: Glchrist kicked forward following tight serum, and got the
loose play amongst the forwards. to accept the evidence of the or- came to the time and again, for McAuliffe to
that they would be sent out long and well directed but Bush gathered the ball and cials, neverthelesa
the passes. Hong Kong however were after handing-off McGilchrist in conclusion
very closely, decisive fashion set his threes in wrong to inflict more than marking their men
ball lightest punishment. If the other and several promising movements motion. Wats received the by the visitors were brought to cut St. Clair Ford brought him evidence was what I believe to
down effectively. New Zealand have been. I am not surorised. nought by Kien tacking.
Boch afterwards,
HE SAID NOTHING McGlchrist was prominent with were penalised
magnificent Eye-witness stories suggest that but his punt ahead was gathered kick between the posts to register two incidents happened upon the
Universities. New Zealand!
a fine run down the right wing. Butcher dropping a
Menthile it would be well for clubs who were not allowed to opc: their gates on Saturday to remem ber that an injury to a star player would be's serious blow on the eve of the Christmas game, b
LEADING BY FIVE, POINTH The League leaders toor van age of the opportunity to P back Derby County, their nearest pursuers, and they face a stiff holiday programme with a valuable five pointe lead,
Sunderland play Leads, twice, and Arsenal are at Rokor next Saturday a match which must have, an important bearing on the championship.
Carter scored two more of Sun
Cloudy, Eva 142 lbs., Don. 146, Ebony Idol 144, Estover 140, F1 Fa 148, King's Paráde 145, Locksley Hall 166 Nebular Star 145, Paul Jones Peradventure. 135. Spot ted Tent135, The Loafer 143, The Minx 135 The Quail 140. The Snipe 130. Touchstone 145, Wakefield 148. Wembly Staż 130, Wisdom Stag 145, Ziangi 130.
expect to pick up points at Deap dale on Boxing Day.
That Preston were able to pull off the best performance of the day in winning at Leeds on Saturday is not calculated to cheer them up
by Bush and kicked into touch. Hong Kong first points against some yard ûf turf (withili a second |Harland's goals on Saturday, sodat Griff Poker wh
Hong Kong kept up pressure until the the Universities broke away and were again penalized a few minu- with a delightful mi-vement of tes later for throwns the ball de hand to hand passing. Watt ro- to touch: Robertson gaining de- kick to then ceived from Giles and raced served applause with a down the line. Robertson however touch. Hong Kong Were was on the spot, and brought him pulled up for offs'de, but Bush failed with his kick at goal Hong down with a splendid tackle.
Plowing a scrum Parsons re- Kong received another lease of ceived the bal but mcek on" fe when following off-side play spoilt New Zealand's chances. But again, Bush falled miserably with cher releved the pressure of the his effort at goal. Hong Kong lines with a splendid
of each other. There are people
able illusion.
He is one of the busiest people at Oxford during the rowing ses son; and even when he is at Putney with the Boat Rack crew, much of bis spare time is taken up by corre spondence with host club captains who are still "up"
EVILS IN BUXING The meeting between the repre sentatives of the British Boring Board of Control and the National Union of Boxers, tentatively ar ranged for Friday, Jan. 10, should put an end to the rumours that the Union was formed to usurp the power of the Bastu.
34 32 32 98†* 32 32 31 05
30 30 30 90*
29 29 31 89*
31 29 29 89* SR.(a)
⚫ using 1914 rifle t nett spoon
t handicap spoon
27 30 30 87
32 27 27 86%
25 31 28 85
28 27 29 84
28 29 27, B4
31 24 28 83
28 25 28 81
23 3026
81
34 30 1% 81
JEAN BATTEN IN NEW
AIR "CIRCUS”
Imadon, Deo, 24: Miss Jean Batten, the surgiri, is ne of the directors of a new com- pany formed by Mr. C, W. A. Scott, the famous Australia race fiver, to give air displays.
The company has taken over as sets of Bir Alan Cobham's company which for four years has toured the country
The new company will be, known u4 C. W. A. Scott's Flying Display Ltd. Mr. Scott is chairman, and other directors are 'Captain P. Phil- lips, Mr. H. V. Black," Mr. T. A. Pawlyn, Mr. John Leggitt and Mr. T. Campbell Black, Mr. Boott's co pilot in the famon, 7400,
them solely for the purpose of making rooney.
"Why, we know of
cases, in which the manager does not overi trouble to see that the men in his charge do any training. The boys are left to their own devices in between fights, and when they go" into the ring they haven't a chance, If they do win, it is merely be cause their opponents ara in an Sven Works state than themselves.*** I sincerely hope that the Union'i representatives will produce the proofs of these things which I hear are in their possession. I know the B.B.B.C. are only too, anxious to clean up the sport, but I also know that the Union can tell them. a lot.
FOOTBALL SPEED V. FINESSE
America in keen on improving the standard of her Boccer, just as many of the Continental nations have done. But their players are Ia quandary. ・・
They do not know whether to concentrate on Scottish or English .rethods.
...
At the moment they are cultivat
of the English clubs, but they won- the downright purposeful play der if a blending with Scottish ar-
stry can be achieved
· SOUTH AMERICAN IDEAL Une critic says Scotland and hagland know all there is to be
known about the game. But per naps this is not so. Even they are still searching for a style that can
be made flawless.....
nother Atherican writer suggests thi Scots have sacrificed speed for craft and England bave reduced artistry in favour of alam-bang speed.
He says the South Americans have found the ideal. They oulti- vate speed, but have acquired the finesse that distinguishes the crafty- Boot: when he has the ball.
EXCLUSIVE CRICKET TEAM One of the most exclusive cricket reams must surely be the Mo Conchies XI competing in the I had a most interesting conver Melbourne Metropolitan League. ation with a member of the Uniq Only members of the family bearing yesterday.. I was aware of much of that name have been allowed to the game, bat some of his revolt Between 1934 and 1801 they won the "racketeering" that goes on in play for the side for 27 years.
the League championship in fro tions astounded me..
Unfortunately I am not in trasons out of seyeh, and in all
the championship 10′′ position to disolose all he said, but have won
if a quarter of the evils he men times. One eye-witness wrote that he
could only rume to the conclusion that the player must have said something I understand that no such charge was made, and that, in fact, Bambrick said nothing at Fololwing & scrum near the all, and accepted his dismissal
l'ke a sportsman, rum and punted into touch, Disas-Hong Kong 25 McAuliffe sent his
That period of suspensions ter was to follow for Hong Kong threes away, who indu'ged in s.me
biot which can never be erased, They soon afterwards when Fookes splendid passing bouta. kicked ahead, and Roberson in gained much valuable ground, but but fortunately he is the type of his anxiety to rear, faded to hold St. Clair Ford came to the rescue player who is not likely to allow the ball for Chifles, who had fo1-of the Colony with a tackle that to sour his mentality. His numeroff with two games against the lowed up to fall on it and scored grassed Bush. Another hand to ous admirers will continue to be aley Bush again made no mis-hand movement by the Univer- lleve in him as a clean, honest
sitles backs saw Gilles drop a player. take with his kick. :
convinced Bambrick was a victim in spite of Drake's seven at Villa helse he dropped another Park how loads the scoring list point stamford Bridge, will of an exceptional but understand four goals. Twenty-two goals need to make their usual Christmax by an inside-forward in the first part if they are to start their Cup half of the season is a remarkshis rannaign with easy minds achievement pleur, DONCASTER ROVERS ADVANCE VILLA'S STIFF HOLIDAY GAMES Loticaster Rovers, the surprise Aston Villa, Brentford and Ever team of the season, firmly esta ton, the Dejected. Tures, were le blished themselves as a promotion, The Villa have had 1 goals re they now lead in the table by two. ésted again. A force by defeating Spars, whom oorded against their reconstructed points, team in the four matches, and; They have a comparatively easy can see no hope for them in their holiday task, and it would not Christmas list. They, Play Eudurprise me if they open the New dersfield twice and are at Sheffield fear as divisional leaders. What next Saturday.
were the odds against this in Sep Everton are only slightly better fumber 1 -199
Note also, that Doncaster played Darby, Brentford at least havo in spite of the wintry conditions, Wednesday and then sitt before a 20,000 crowd on Saturday, home games (Preston and and only Sunderland of all the Bolton Wanderers), but will apt League clubs had a bigger gate.
tionéd exist then it is high time something was done.
They have established a record by scoring 606 for six wickets. Owen, this year's captain, and one of the three original members of the club, sopred 203 not out
OAK TREES AS TROPH'ES A Cologne message states that the German Olympis Gamics Committee small oak tree in a pot, as well as has decided to give every winner the medal
FIGHTING FOR 117 64 When boxers are asked to fight six three-minute rounds for sums of Ils &d and even less, and pay their own expenses-to say nothing of the two shillings seconds fee the government of the sport is by then you will agree with me that no means perfect
The trees will be packed in their We feal aid my informant, who should be driven out of the withstands journey OverCK, that there are certain managers pots so that they will, ba shle bo
welfare of their bozers, and use gardens. game They cur little for the They are being grown in Berlin
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