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BERLIN OLYMPIC

GAMES

America Leads Germany

SECOND DAY RESULTS

1 Hông bưng Daily Press' Spcolat

Berlin, Aug. 3.

The United States. is leading in the unofficial rating of the na- tions on the second day of the Olympiad with 45 polnis, followed by Germany with 441. Finland 261. Egypt 17. Austria 11. Japan 74; Sweden 5 Holland and Poland 4 vach, Britain 2, Argentine, France 1 each-

Transocean Yews Service,

800 METRES

Berlin, Aug. 3. The first heat of the 800 metres was won by John Woodrix, U.S.A., who started as favourite, in 1 min- ute 52.7 seconds.

Kas.mies Kucharski, Poland Anish second in one minute bi.6 sees. and Juan Carlos Anderson, Argentine was third in one minute 54.8 Becs

In the second neat, Harry Webb Williamson was first in one minute

53.1

Rees., and the Canadian Edwards, as in the first heat, with 1 min. 53.2 secs was second.

In the third heat the US.A Charles Christian Hornhostel was nrst with 1:53.2 min/secs., while the Italian Lanzi and the British Maccabe were second and third. with 1.54.1 and 1.55.4 respective- ly.-"

Fransuran News Serve

WOMAN SETS RECORD

Berin, Aug. 3.

A new world record for Women's 100 Metres was set up in the sec- end preliminary heat by Stephens, U.S.A. who ran in 11.4 seconds, followed by Dotson, Canada in 12.3 seconds.

The first heat was won by Al- bus, Germany in 12.4 seconds, with Vancura Austria coming close be- hind,

It is expected however that Miss Stephens' new record" will not be officially recognised, as she was favoured

with strong winds, In

any case the ease and style with which she ran her race, her clear lead of 5 metres, made a profound Impression on the spectators, who dubbed her feminize counterpart

to Jesse Owens,-- Transocean News Service.

HEAT RESULTS

Berlin, Aug. 3. The results in the Women's in- termediate 100 metres race are as follows:

*First Heat.

1. Helen Stephen, U.AA. in 11.5 secs, 2. Kaethe Krause, Germany, in 11.9 secs., 3. Emmy Albus, Ger- many, in 12.2 seca.

Second heat:

1. Marie Dollinger, Germany in 12. secs, 2. Stanisława Walasie- wiczowna, Poland, 12.— secs., 3. Annelee Rogers, Britain, in 12.1

Bech.

The 6 above named girls wU} thus contest in the women's final which will be run on. Tuesday afternoon.

The third heat of the women's

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1936.

SWIMMING TRIALS

H.K.F.A. COUNCIL

MEETING

ARMY TO DECIDE

REPRESENTATIVES

تب

The Army swimuning trials which

New Officers Elected

Mr. T. A. Mitchell, who was elected chairman for the meeting.

The Hong Kong Football Asso- were held at the European Y.M.CA. | elation held its council meeting yesterday did not constitute a full yesterday at the Sports Club at 5.30 representation of the service. Only p.m. half of the expected contestants arrived, therefore the results can- not be regarded as dual Within a week's time, another swimming | contest will be held where all the championship calibre of the army's swimmers are expected to attend.

The Anal results of yesterday's trials were:-

30 Yards Free Style: First Heat 1. Fus. Davis, R.W.F. Time: 31

secs.

2. L/c. Gorman, E. Lancs. Time:

31.5 secs.

Second Heat

welcomed the new members to the Association before, settling down to business of electing the

officers.

new

"There were two nominations for Hon, Sec. Mr. McKelvie proposed Mr. Stokes, and was seconded by Mr. Mr. Warren proposed Mr. Bliss, and he was seconded by Mr. She. The latter was elected by a majority vote of 7 to 4.

Alves

CHOSEN CORPORATION LIMITED

AN IMPORTANT AGREEMENT

1

DAUGHTER OF YACHT

UNIVERSITY

AIMS

OWNER TO MARRY

>

Her Name Makes The "She" In Velsheda

London, July 6.

The engagement of Miss Sheilah Stephenson, second daughter of Mr. W. L. Stephenson, chairman of F. W. Woolworth and Co., Ltd., to Mr. Michael Sayers, of the Royal Artillery, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bayers, of Coimbatore, Madras, is announced to-day.

Mr. Stephenson is the owner of the all-steel racing yacht Velsbeda, which won the King's Cup race at Cowes in 1933 at her first attempt.

Velheda's name is composed of the first few letters of the names of Mr. Stephen's three daughters- Velma, Shallah. and Daphne,

PROGRESS IN CHINA

Problem of Increasing EXISTING CONDITIONS

Subjects

COA-

London, July 16. The speeca of Brigadier-Genera London, July 18...

Woodroffe at the general meeting London, July 15.

The Vice-Chancellor of. Cam-

of the Pekin Syndicate contained An extraordinary "general meet-

bridge University," Mr. G. HA encouraging news as regards both ing of the Chosen Corporation Ltd.

Wilson, Master of Clare, addressed the progress of the company and as held yesterday at Winchester

the delegates at the fifth Congress the existing conditions in China. bas just returned. House, London, R.C.

of the Universities of the British whence he Portman Mr. Gerald W. “B.

Empire in the Senate House at Amazing progress, he declared, (vice-chairman) presided, and

Cambridge yesterday, when he had been made in the development of the country, particularly in dealt at length with the reasons

spoke of some problems that con-

transportation. Stablization of which had made it desirable, in

front universities.

'the currency had removed, one of Mr. Wilson said that the bounds the principal factors of uncertain- the opinion of the board, for no

of knowledge ware being extended ty, and the fixed rate of exchange full report on the position of the company together with audited

at an impressive and alarming was suciently low to assist the accourits; to be submitted to the

rate. Until the middle of the last export trade. He pointed out that century there were two triposes the fact that the value of the dollar shareholders until the close of the

(Mathematical and Classical at bud remained practically Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming Griancial year on June 30 last.

Cambridge; there were now 14tant ince it was stabilized last were clected the Treasurers, with a He proceeded to explain the

Similarly up till 1850 there were 20 November was an excellent sim." professorial chairs; there were now and he clearly belleves that only provision of $50 per monsam for dimculties with which the com- their services. It was carried un-"pany was faced owing to the

10. How was a university to face one major obstacle exists to fur- animously.

strong national feeling which had

this multiplication of subjects?ther substantial progress in China arisen in Japan recently against

Broadly speaking, he thought it foreign companies operating in

at the present time-namely, the should bear two simple, basic prin- attitude of Japan. Brigadier- Japanese terittery. which had Nurupt Co., and an undertaking ciples in mind; frst, that know- General Woodroffe was able to give necessitated some arrangement by that Corporation in regard to ledge was worth pursuing for its assurance of the success which has Mr. W. Pryde was elected chair- being made with Japanese in- the guarantee of the receipt of a own sake; and second, that man attended the reorganization of the man ΟΙ the grounds sub-com- terests if the future of Chosen minimum dividend amounting to was, a social animal. As to the Syndicate's mines, and of the sub- mittee, and the following gentle- Corporation and its Japanese sub- £53.593 per annum on the Nurupt first, it was always easy to label | stantial improvement that men were elected to the manage-sidiaries was to be safeguarded. shares owned by Chosen Corpora- certain branches of knowledge as been exected in the financial posi- ment committee: Messrs. She, Having dealt with the lengthy tion. In the opinion of the board, useless, but it would be a sad day tion of the administration. - Sales 1. Gun. Halley. R.A. Time: 2.59 Donlea. Warren, Alves, and Guin-

negotiations extending over some

the agreement that had been en- if the universities should at any are showing marked expansion and eight months which had been car-

tered into would be very beneficial time cease to promote and to en- prices are now improving. ried on with Japanese and Ameri- for Chosen Corporation share- } 'dow pure learning for its own sake. can interests. he announced that, bolders,

As to the second, pure scholarship as the outcome of these. a final He announced a dividend for was only for the few and the ob- the half-year of is per share, paygations of a university were by no agreement had been signed on May 5 with the Chosen Union of able on July 21, making a total of means wholly fulfilled by the Mines..

a Japanese Corporation. 10 per cent, for the year, with a endowment of a select band of whose chairman Was Viscount further possible bonus dividend out distinguished savants. Innouye, amongst the effects of of the commission to be received which were the acquisition by that under the agreement with the Corporation of shares in the Japanese interests.

1. Lt. Lewis, RW.F. tied with Rim. Hamilton, RUR. Time: 127-4/5 secs.

100 Yards Breast Stroke

The members of the Appeal Board were to be the President,

of the Association.

1. Gun Oliver, RA Time: 124 Vice-President, and the Chairman

min.

2. L/c. Thorpe, E Lancs. Time: 1.25-15 min. tled with Corp. Fieldes, E. Lancs.

220 Yards: Free Style

min.

2. Pte. Taylor. E. Lancs.

3.1-4/5 min.

Time:

KAM.

The referee sub-committee con- sisted of three members: Messrsg. Chapman. Stokes and H. K. LL.

In the emergency sub-committee the following were elected: Messt's 2. Pte. Taylor. E. Lanes, Time: McKelvie. She and Captain Kimm.

100 Yards Back Stroke 1. Corp. Fildes. E. Langs. Time:

1,28 min.

1.28 and 2/5 min.

ches between Italy and the United States, won by the latter, the score, after a close battle, was only 1-0 for U.S.A. The other game, Norway- Turkey, was won by the Scandina- vian Eleven, by 4-0 for Norway.-. Transocean News Service.

BRAZILIAN HITCH

Berlin, Aug. 3. Through the mediation of the Brazilian Consulate-General. a friendly compromise achieved between the two Brazilian teams, who each claim to be the official representative of the coun-

has been

Re-

try. In athletics the best men of both teams will be picked out and Put in the Olympic events. garding rowing, only the members of the Federation Brastica, wi

take part- Transocean News Service.

GLIDER KILLED

Berlin, Aug. 3 The leader of the Austrian Gliders entered for the Olympic Glider, contests, was killed when his machine crashed during a trial fight fear Staaken.-- Treniccean News Service

JESSE OWENS'AGAIN

Berlin, Aug. 3. Before a crowd of 100,00 persons. including Herr Adolf Hitler, and despite the dampness of the track. Jesse Owens, American negro sprinter from · · Ohio University, again equalled the world's record of 10.3 seconds, winning "the" hun- dred metres Olympic Games final to-day.

Metcalf, another American ne 100 metres was won by Stanislawa gro, was second. Osendarp. Hol-

Walastevie Zcewna, Poland in 125 seconds.

In the fourth heat. Elleen His cock was dret. in 12.6 seconds.

In the sixth heat, the German girl Marie Dollinger came in Arst- Tranantean Nevu. Servia

400 METRES

Berlin, Aug. 3. The third heat of the 400 mefies hurdles was won by White, FI

· 10 53.4 seconds, with Loaring, Canada, second.

The fourth heat was won by Patterson, U.S.A. with 544 seconds. Lavanas Argentine being second. The winner of the fifth beat was Mantikas, Greece with 52.8 seconds. followed by Padilha, Brazil. The sixth and last preliminary heat was won by Hardin, USA. In 53.9 seconds with Guerten, Germany Becond..

Transocean Nee Service.

HURDLES

land Wykoft. U.S.A. Borchmeyer, of Germany, and Strandberg. Swe- den, ran in that order.

The Hon. Treasurer's report showed B balance or $2,872.97, which was an unexpected 'asset.

The entrance fee for the season amounted to $950.

The management committee consisted of Messrs Pryde. Kimm, Chapman, She, Stokes, and F. K. Li who are to meet to-night to appoint a Chairman.

A suggestion was made to admit 14 people to each of the football games from the tearns which were participating.

Mr. Snaith was elected as the Assistant Honorary Secretary.

The next Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 17.

ANOTHER TITLE FOR GOLFER

Sestriere. Aug. 3. Henry Cotton, famous English golfer, has' won another national golf title.

To-day he carries off the Italian championship with a card of 288. being six strokes better than his nearest rival, Joe Ezar of America,

Cotton's four rounds were 88, 67; 61 and 66, and the order of finish- ing was:

H. Cotton (Britain) 268

Joe Ezar (UBA) 274

August Boyer 275

M. Dallemagne (France) 285 Reuter."

PADGHAM'S HONOUR

Captain Of P.G.A.

London, July 15. It is customary for the cap taincy of the Professional Golfers'

ociation, to be conferred on the Open Champion, subject," course, to his being a member of the association. This distinction this fell to A, E, Padgham, and All got off to a very fast start the committee of the P.G.A. has with. Owens and Osendarp. the now confirmed the appointment. Dutchman, leading. Owens con- They have also conarmed the tinued to run very strongly and award of the Ryle Memorial Gold was clear of the field over the last Medal, to Padgham as the first forty metres. Metcalf, in a strong British player in the chiampton- burst near the finish. took second ship, and the Tooting Bec Cup to place from Osendarp, who was W. J. Brarch for producing the only inches in front of Wykoff. best single round in the cham-

Metcalf was one-tenth of a see-pionship.

ond behind Owens, and Ösendarp J. H. Taylor has been elected one-tenth behind Metcalf,

chairman of the P.O.A, Commit-

The race was run in a chilly tee. wind and in semi-darkness. Owens had drawn late one and Metcalf was on the outside.

WOMAN WINS

Helen Stephens, USA, with" a time of 11.4 seconds. set a world record when she won her

new

SIR OSWYN MURRAY

A Great Civil Servant

London, July 11.

heat in the women's 100 metres. Sir Oswyn Murray, who had Hein, of Germany, won the ham- been Permanent Secretary of the mer throw final with a distance of Admiralty since. 1917, died yester Berlin, Aug. 3. 56.49 metres, an Olympic record. day at Annery, Roehampton, at The preliminary heat of the 3 000

Great Britain's hopes, Peuning- the age of 62. not long before the metres huraies Was won by ton and Sweeney, failed to enter date fixed for his retirement, Dompent, Germany in 9.27.2 min/ the Bhal of the 100 metres and which he had postponed in 1934 secs. The second was Matilainen Powell failed to reach the final of me the request of the First Lord. Finland in 9.28.4 min/secs. The the 800 metres, the three semi- In him the country loses a Civli, tolid was Withols, Latvia, 'In 9.28.8 anal events events being won by servant of great administrative miin/sees. The fourth was Dawson, the Americans, Woodruff, Willlam- gifts, with no personal ambition USA. In 9.29.2 min/sccs-

son and Hornbostel. Fornbostel but wholly devoted to his work. Transocean Nawa Service.

ran his heat in 1 min- ode who inspired the confidence 'ute 53.2 seconds, and McCabe. Bri- and affection of colleagues and tain's hope in an event which has subordinates alike. The lower Berlin, Aug. 3.

been hers since the war, ran thira deck will remember him with The Olympic Football tourna- in the third heat.---. meat began on Monday, with mat- ' Peuter.

FOOTBALL

gratitude as the man who entirely reformed the feeding of the Navy

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