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"C" Company Athletic team, winner of the Royal Ulster Rifles Inter-Company Athletic Shield.

R.U.R. Inter-Coy Athletic Meeting

"C" Coy's Sweeping Victory

L/C DEMPSTER'S FEAT

(BY ROY MURRAY)

Pole Jump-C. S. M. Kirk, Cpl. Stewart.

880 Yards Relay: L/C Willison, Rin. Jackson, Rin. Stewart. Rin McKenna.

Putting the Shot:L/Dempster,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCIN / 2, 71937.

SUCCESS OF

EAST MIDLANDS

Lancashire Lose By

A Goal

East Midlands bedt Lancashire in the semi-final of the County at Nor- Rugby Championship thampton by a goal (5 points) to "Morning the nothing. states Post." It now remains to be seen

If they can repeat their achieve ment of 1934 and win the fal match against Gloucestershire, I they play as they did in this match, without B., C. Gadney to inspire them, there is indeed no reason why they should not.

INDIAN COACHES

FOR JAPANESE

Eager to make a creditable show at the 1940. Olympic Games, the Dai Nippon Hockey Association has decided to Invite three Indian coaches to visit Japan this year.

GOLF RESULTS

A.P.C. Wins Stubbs Shield

The following are the results of the golf matches played over the week-end!--

STUBBS SHIELD (1936–37) This was won by A.P.C. who beat The Harbour Department February 27, 5 and 3.

Plans are also been made to luvite the Indian Olympic Hockey squad, unbeaten In. the last two Olymplads, to this country for a series of encounters with picked": Japanese teams next year.

Colminating a three-year cam- paign of training, a team of picked Japanese hockey players will visit Singapure in 1939 to cross sticks with the Indian Olymple squad and the Straits Settlement

At the end of the arst half { aggregation. neither side had scored. and East have Midland supporters must

to the had grave misgivings as ability of their forwards to last the pace they themselves had set against a heavier pack, while be- hind the scrummage the combina- tion of J. Heaton and R. Leyland and the steadiness of R. Horne

MACÃO RACE CLUB

seemed capable of producing as well Programme For March

as preventing tries. True. F. Gough was making T. Kemp's task none too easy by slow and often erra-

passes, but Kemp. having noted a certain weakness on the part of W. T. Taylor during the early stages, played on that weak- ness to excess and punted con- tinually instead of looking for openlags. These, thanks to superb tackling by J. A. Tallent and J.-G. Rogers, would not have been easy to find in any case, a Leyland proved to his cost, but it was

The Rites annual Inter-Coy, Jackson, Rin Stewart, Rin. Me-tle athletic meeting produced the Kenna. usuni standard of keen rivalry and enthusiasm amongst the competi- tars. The notable features of this year's events were the sweeping victory of "C. Coy and L/C Dempster's feat of winning the Commanding Officer's Cup for the fifth successive year, In their triumphant march "C" Coy. won every event with the exception of the 3 Miles 3rd place), High Jump (2nd, place) and Putting the Shot (2nd. place),

Results at a glance, showing C. Coy's victorious teams are given below:-

440 Yards Relay:-Lt. Wilson, Rin. Buirski. Rin. Stewart, Rtn. Pickering.

Rin. Miller. Hurdles

Connors.

L/C Dempster, L/C

Hammer:-L/C (Kemp's business' to have made the

attempt rather than Leyland's.

Throwing the Dempster, Rin. Baxter.

High Jump (2nd. plate):—L/C, Dempster, L/C Connors,

A TEAM TRANSFORMED Quest throw away two tries, one 100 Yards Relay:-L/C Demps-

early in the first half and another ter, Rin. Ferguson:

in the second by not going for the Discus: L/C Dempster. L/Cine when within diving distance, Willison.

but as an offset to these fast Long

chances the East Midlands near- Rin Millar.

scored when V. J. Lyttle was overtaken and brought down by Horne within inches of the line, and again when O. V. Bevan all but scored after an individual

Dempster,

Jump:-L/C 220 Yards Relay: L/C Dempster,

Mile Event:-L/C Willison, Rin. Rin Ferguson.

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SPORTSMAN DUE ROUND THE NEW

FOR LEAVE

H.F. Westlake To Play At Wanstead?

The Civil Service Cricket Club- will be without one of their most consistent skips when the lawn bowis season opens, as H. F. West- lake, jnr...who played with so much success last summer will be pro- ceeding on Home leave on the 6th inst, and will be away till the end

of the year.

Westlake was one of the few skips last season who chalked up a "possible" in the League. He is.

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TERRITORIES

effort by A. G. Butler. It was

Butler's resource and pace that gained East Midlands' try, and a very fine kick by J, G. Cook that converted it into a goal, but the chief honours must go to the East

Army Officer Wins Midland forwards, and to Cook.

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$200 Bet

ENDURANCE FEAT

G. T. Dancer. W. H. Weston, and R. G. Hurrell in particular. Lan- cashire continued in the ascen- dant for a few minutes after half- time, but from then onwards the East Midlands became a team transformed and fairly wore their opponents down H. A. Fry was the seen at his best when Lancashire

The polo ground at Kowloon

Wis Sunday afternoon

scene

Meeting

The March Meeting of the Macao Race Club will be held at Areira Preta, Macao, on the 21st.inst.. the programme being as follow:-

CENTRAL CHINA HANDICAP®

(1ST SECTION) Winner $150. Second $75, Third $50. For China Fontes classified by the Hong Kong Jockey Club 28. “y” and "E" classes at date of entry. Jockey allowance. Entrace $5. One-Mile.

TIENTSIN HANDICAP Winner $150, Second $75, Third $30. For China Ponies. Subscrip-

tion Ponies of this Club that arrived at Macho prior to Septem- ber 1, 1936. Winners barred. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not won ten Races anywhere at any time. No Whips or Spurs allowed. Entrance $5. Seven Furlongs..

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PEI PING PLATE

Winner $150. Second $75, Third $50. For China Ponies, Subscrip- tion Ponies of this Club that have arrived at Macao since December

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JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The 36 hole anal on February 28 resulted in N. K. Littlejohn beating w. Sharp, 3 and 2

BOGEY (PAR) POOL (OLD COURSE)

February 27 to 28:—-

P. A. Cox (14).

T. R. Rowell. (18).

Both one up-divide pool. There were 23 entries.

KOWLOON GOLF CLUB

Results of competitions played at, the Kowloon Club were:-

CAPTAIN'S CUP.

H. D. Gausden defeated A. Lopes in the final by 3/2.

HIGH HANDICAP

This was won by O. G. Anderson with a net score of 73; he had a hole in one accomplishing this at the 6 hole which measures 150- yards.

H.K.V.D.C. v. SHEK O

The following are the starting times for the above match at Shek o to-day:- Fourballs 18 holes (twice round the old course) 1.-H.E. Bir A. Caldecott. Lt.-COL F. B. Dowbiggin v. H. R. Sturt, L. C. F. Bellamy. 2-E J. R. Mitchell, K. S. Robert- son v. Colonel Blake, Hon. Mr. 8. H Dodwell.

3.-R. D. Walker, B. D. Evans v. R.

Young. Dr. C. H. Burton. 4-R. G. Parker, W. Sharp v. A. C.

I Bowker, C. C. Black. 5.-A. LG. Eastman, W. R. K. Collins v. E. Davidson, Captain Craig.

6-A. Urquhart, HL Owen Hughes v. W. J. Waddington, D. Drum- mond.

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1, 1938. Weight for inches as per 7--J. A R. Selby, M. A. Johnson v.

Jockey allowance. Entrance $5. Six Furlongs.

scale.

SOUTH CHINA DUP Winner, a Cúp value $300 with $200 added. Second $150, Third $100. A Handicap for China Fontes A forced entry of all Eubscription Ponies of this Club entered for this. meeting. Jockey, allowance. En- trance $5. One Mile.

NORTH CHINA PLATE Winner $150, Second $75. Third

en- were hardest pressed. but while $50. For China Ponies, Subscrip- ΟΙ the finish, of an durance test as the result of a bet they were on top A. Brown and J. of $200 made between two local Mycock were exceptionally fast on Army officers.

man and ball.

It is understood that Lt. D. N. C.

tion Ponies of this Club that have sirrved at Macao since December

scale. Jockey allowance. Entrance

Tallent kicked off for East Mid-1. 1936. Weight for Inches as per also one of the C.S.C.C.'s leadine / Prichard dared some officers to lands against wind and slope, but $5. One Mile:

cricketers though he has not been giving very much of his time to the game recently.

It is understood that while at Home Westlake will endeavour to

get as many bowls, games as poss!-

bie and it is quite probable that he will be playing at Wanstead.

A VERSATILE SPORTSMAN

circle

and the

circuit the New Territories then to immediately Kowloon polo ground in 2 min. 40 tecs.. the whole feat to be com- pleted within the time of 24 hours. This bat was accordingly taken up by Lt. C. J. L. Lewis, of the Royal Welch Fusillers, who started off to carry out the stipulations of the bet at 2.15 p.m. on Saturday.

There was a small crowd at the inish on Sunday afternoon when Lt. Lewis completed hit 53-mille H. Owen Bwith, who played Journey and ran round the polo cricket for South Africa, has re-ground in 2 min. 30 secs, the vealed himself as a most versatile whole time being within the limit sportsman, Besides playing cricket laid down by the bat.

for South Africa, he played rugger for England and last week played football for St. Mary's Hospital in a charity match. To cap all this, a few days ago he won one of

Among those who were present to see the finish of the feat were: Lt. Col. and Mrs. D. N. Bar chard. Lt. D. N. C. Prichard, Mal. D. H. W. Kirkby, Lt. and Mrs W.

a weak return gave East Midlands an initial advantage. A sliced kick by G. 8. Sturtridge, who otherwise was most reliable, en- abled Horne to clear to half way. and from a free kick Heaton made cat further through before passing to Heaton, and a try seemed certain, but Guest, instead of diving over. threw a wild pass to the centre. and a chance was missed.

ground. Leyland

MYCOCK FAILS

Horne

Mycock WAS given another chance, but: failed to field a weak kick from Taylor, and might well have kicked a goal from a penalty. Lyttle turned the tables by intercepting a pass and ran to the Lancashire line before being overtaken by Horne. A long drop at goal by Horne just missed its mark, and quick following up

the boxing championships and 8. A. Clough-Taylor. Capt. H Bby Brown put Taylor in dificulties

through this has put himself in Harrison, M.C.. Capt. E. R. Free the class for all sportsmen to envy, man, and Mrs. C. G. B. Coltart.

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For

The "Double'

Manchester?

from which he was rescued by Rogers. Kemp nearly broke through after feinting to pass, but sweeping rushes by the East Mid- land forwards and good work by Cooke, Butler, and Sturtridge Anally drove off a prolonged at- tack and caused Lancashire to defend, desperately in their turn. A wild pass by Longland at the restart enabled Lancashire te at- The question is being asked by challengers but Charlson have been tack again, and Fry made a dash. all interested in Home, football showing marked Improvement on for the line. As play became whether Arsenal can win both the their last year form when they keener East Midlands started to last graduated from the Second Divi-Improve, and from a loose maul Cup and the League. The club to achieve the double was the sion. They will make football his- the ball came to Tallent, who drew Aston Villa in 1897 but, football tory should they win the Cup in two men before passing to Butler. different matter in those their first season in the senior Even then Butler found himself WIE

cramped for space so punted have ahead. Following up quickly he the Cup or the League and the game was not so fast and transferred 17 of their regular beat Horne for the touch down players during the season but have and gained an excellent try, which atrenuous as-to-day.AA

Sunderland have

outside bean winning match after match Cook converted. From ˆ· now the double each week. It is thirty years since there was no holding the East chance of clinching themselves, while Charlton Athic-they have won the Cup but they Midland pack, who stormed con- tics are also favoured. The latter now possess a batch of young play-tinuously the Lancashire line, any still lead by two points and posessers, outstanding amongst whom is attempts to break free being an interesting side. They have Westcott who has been giving checked by Sturtridge's and Tal- lent's relentless kieking to touch, not showed any brilliance but have brilliant displays of football.

In the Bcottish League, the But the Lancashire defence held succeeded in steadily capturing the pointa.

Celtics stand every chance of win out till the end of an exciting and

enjoyable match. Manchester City are also Berinning the Cup again.

days. There were few teams in lenguen Wanderers

Wolverton

an

CENTRAL CHINA HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION) Winner $150, Second $75, Third $50. For China Fonics classified by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as “D” and "E' classes at date of entry Jockey allowance. One Mile.

A. H. Forbes, FL. 6. Hills. BW. K. Robinson, R. H. Griffiths L. 8. Lloyd, Major Churcher."

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In this Return Match, members of the Club team are the guests of the Volunteers. In the first match on January 13, the Shek O Club won by ten holes to three.

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INTER-COMPANY RUGGER

A very fine rugger match was seen at the Polo ground, Boundary Street, Kowloon. yesterday when "C" Company, Royal Ulster Rifles

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the Inter-Company Ruzby Shield by defeating "A" Company by a dropped goal and a goal (9 points) to all

Amongst those who watched the Harrison, game was Col. H. C. Entrance $5. | G.B.O.I and at the conclusion of the game he presented medals and the trophy to the winning team. In doing so he congratulated the Regiment on its fine achievements on the Rugby field here.

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HO PEI HANDICAP Winner $150. Second $75, Third $50. For China Ponies, Subscrip- tion Griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey Club of this Season that have started and not been placed at date of entry. Jockey allowance $5. One Mile.

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All poules entered will be trans- ported Free on Friday or Saturday, March. 19 or 20, 1937 from Hong Kong to Macao and shipped back on Monday, March 22, 1937. No

charge will be made for keep while there during this period.

Entries close on Thursday, March 11, 1937, at the Secretary's Office, 5th floor, new Stock Exchange Building. Ice House Street, Hong. Kong.

Escobar Retains His Title

Sixto Escobar, bantamweight, left in Ballen's face. In the seventh frame he drew blood from Salica's champion of the world, retained

nose. his title by earning a decision over Lou Balica, the former champion, the course at a fifteen-rrund

bout

The champion ghung berore crowd of this fellow countrymen, snowed to good advantage, and started early to pile up the pointá which gave him a well-deserved decision.

The first and second rounds went to Escobar by virtue of his cautious right hooks to Balica's jew. In the third round, however, the former champion landed several telling blows, but the champion 'continued

The former champion returned to offensive in the tenth round and cut Escobar's eye. The eleven and twelfth also went to Balica by`rea- son of his aggressiveness,sedatione Escobar resumed the initiative in the thirteenth, however, and re peatedly connected with Salica's He took the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth rounds, bringing his total to ten rounds, with Balica winning four and one being split. A

nose,

Escobar weighed in at 117) | lb· and Balica at 1181 lb. The cham

On to amass points and the round | plon ruled u 5-4 favourite as the

was adjudged even, Sallen took Bght began t

- THIRD

the aggressive in the fourth and drove three hard rights to Ex cobar's head to take the round. ¿

DEN AGGRESSIVE BOXING Escobar came back strongly, however, and overshadowed Balica from the nth to the ninth round, Inclusive, as he steadily landed his

BOUT

This was the third title.bout be- tween the pair. Balica won the arst, in New York on August 25, 1935, and Escobar the second, in New York on November 13 the same year. Both resulted in pointă decisions.

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