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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1937.

FARR WINS HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN FROM FOORD.

UNSCIENTIFIC PUNCHER

LOSES TO BOXER

CLOSE FIGHT AT HARRINGAY

Tommy Farr, of Tonypandy, Wales, is the new British heavy- weight champion. He won the title, together with that of British Empire champion, at Harringay Arena when he beat Ben Foord, of South Africa, on points.

Many will be hearing Farr's name for the first time to-day, for his career has never before taken him into the limelight. Formerly a miner and an hotel servant, He has boxed in booths, and more recently, in London "rings.

Then he boxed for £750, and won, not only the titles, but the right to meet lax Baer the former world's champion, in a few weeks' time. His rise to fame and, perhaps, fortune has been a swift romance of the ring.

It would be more accurate to his lesson. He say that the fight was "stolen" | This rather than wan, for Farr wou

Seven Months Champlon Thus passes a champion who held the title for seven short months. He won it from Petersen inst August, and then lost it to another Welshman. Foord's big punch was expected to win, by many people.

But it was proved yet again that the punch alone is of no use with- out the skill to utilise it. Other wise our blacksmiths would wipe the floor with out boxera..

And Now For Baer

Farr would be great if he could punch. As it is, me fears that he will have as much difficulty in solving this problem as Foord has done over his. He is not a showy boxer, and his real effectiveness is hardly to be discerned except by those "keen students sitting very close to the ring.

C.B. A. FINISH SEASON

.

WITH FINE RECORD

Win Championship Of “A” Div. Mamak Hockey Tourney

FOWLER BROTHERS SHARE 33 GOALS OUT OF 45!

(BY R. H. B.)

Winning the "A" Division championship of the Mamak. Hockey Tournament without tasting defeat in all their fixtures during the season is the proud record of the Central 'British Asso- clation. They will meet the winners of the "B" Division' in due course and at present it looks as if the Radio Sports Club will annex the title honours in this division.

of this

Els footwork is uncommonly started to box. good for a heavy-weight, and he was a slight Improvement, į has pluck and some speed. But he for Foord can use a punishing left is the type of boxer, very rare on tactics. It was a fight between when he remembers the right way among heavy-weights, who seeks The CBA this season have 2-0 (v. Argonautas), 7-0`(v. H.MS. a man with a big punch and little to employ it. It was too late to outwit his opponent rather than

possessed an all-conquering side, Adventure).

Of the 45 goals scored by the else, and a challenger with foot-however, for Farr was now fairly defeat him by punishing blows.

with strength equally distributed.

C.B.A. 33 can be credited to the work and no punch of conse~

Farr now has to fight Max Baer. in attack and defence. in his stride.

Fowler brothers, George and quence,

One must suspend judgment upon this until one knows something of there can be no two ways about it. Sydney, two of the finest forwards the form of her to-day, at the A glance at their goal average will in the side. age of 28 and following a long ab- suffice to convince hockey 10llow-scored 17

from Brat-class boxingers of the unquestionable strength sence

who beat of this King's Park team." Against Schmelling and, Inter, Carers, Farr, it must be said candidly. would have no chance at all.

Farr In Danger

Foord Wastes His Strength Twice in the later stages Farr was in danger of being knocked Foord began as though he ex-out. In the 12th round Foord pected the fight to be over with a couple of blows. It took six rounds managed at long last to connect for him to realise that he was with two solid right-hand punches to the jaw. The Welshman was merely wasting his own strengthshaken momentarily. For six rounds he charged at Farr. lashing the air with punches fierce enough to stretch any man breath- ing on the floor.

Most of these blows passed harmlessly over Farr's ducking head. Others were taker on the glove or the elbow. "A few found &.mark Con the body. In the meanwhile, the Welshman, boxing at first with defensive caution, gradually overcame his respect for the burly, powerful young cham- plon, and began sneak his

to points, with a nice left to the face. and some well-timed body puri- ches.

Had this occurred in one of the early rounds, when Foord "was fresh, Farr might never have had the chance to recover. As it was, he came back, even as Foord was preparing to rush in again, and, with determination written in his face, fought the South African to the ropes. It was a grand gesture. Farr proved in those few moments that he has abundant grit.

Again in the 13th round, Foord gat home with a clean right-hand punch with three successive blows. This time Farr actually laughed. The power was gone. Foord, in fact, had shown palpable signs of tiring during the 11th round He had tired himself out, beating the

At close quarters Foord was often helpless. But after the sixth round he had evidently learned air.

HOME FOOTBALL FORECAST

(BY RANGER)

The following are the English, Scottish League and Scottish

Cup Semi-Final fixtures to be played on Saturday. The teams

in bold types are tipped to win.

Mileage

FIRST DIVISION

ARSENAL (4) BOLTON W. (1)

v. W. Brom. A. (2)

100

Y. Portsmouth (1)

200

BRENTFORD (0)

v. Manchester C. (0)

160

DERBY CO. (3)

v. Liverpool (3)

170

v. Chelsea (3)

175

V.

Stoke C. (1)

50

v. Leeds U. (2)

40

v. Middlesbrough (2)

90

v. Birmingham (1)

45

v. Charlton A. (3)

240

115

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Death Of A Sussex, Captain

H. L. Wilson, the former Susses captain, died suddenly at his home near Bastbourne. He was 55 years old. After playing for Suffolk, for whom he averaged 37,66 in 1919, he played the next year for Sussen. with auch success that he scored. 1,941 rune in County Championship matches and his average, 31.18, was aerond to Albert Relf's. He did Jess well in 1914, but when county cricket, was resumed in 1919 he captained Sunez and held that position for three seasons. » Wilson last appeared for Susser 1929 uml altogether in first-class matches he arored 5,752 rune with an average oj 25.07.

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Wilson was graceful batsman and he weared mainly in front of the wicket, his off-drive being spe cially attractive. He was also a werful “sloy right-hand bowler and balways a keen fieldsman.

LOCAL GOLF

Easter Meeting Results

Results of the Easter meeting of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club are as follows:-

Bogey (Par) Pool (Old Course)

A. Somerfelt (10) 5 up (first). H M. Alexander (6), W. E. Hunt

They have scored 45 goals in all with..only three goals against! Their victories have, for the most part, been clean sweeps, including scores of 5-6, 8-0, 7-0 and 6-1.

The detailed results are as fol-

lowa-8-0 (Y. "A" Coy, R.U.R.).

S. A. Fowler has and G. H. Fowler 18. Other goal scorers are:-T. S. D.. Whitley (7), W. H. G. First, D. T. Smith, Fight-Lieut. Wallace, and N. B. Whitley.

Those who have regularly re- presented the C.B.A... during the season in one match or another

are as

follows:J. J. King, T. Whitley, 8. MacNlder, V. Bond, N.

B. Whitley, R. Blyth, Flight-Lieut.

Wallace, E. Fowler, 8. A. Fowler, G. 5-1 (v. Q. Wing, R.U.R.), 7-0 (v. HMS. Duncan), 2-1 (7. 24th Bat-H. Fowler, W. H. G. Hirst, D. T tery, R.A.), 6-1 (v. Nomads). 5-1 Smith, H. Millington, B. I. Bick- (V. "B" Coy, R.W.F.), 2-0 (v. RE.).ford.

UNIVERSITY SPORTS

Results Of Heats Yesterday:

Further heats in connection with the forthcoming annual athletic sports meeting of the Hong Kong University were de- rided at Pokfulam yesterday after- noon, and resulted as follows:---

220 Yards Low Hurdles (Final): 1. C. C. Ma; 2. Lee Zau Tong; 3. L. Oliveira: 4. Chang Kai" Shiu. Time: 28.1/5 secs.

Discus Throwing (Final):1. V. Vargasson 2. J. Jolendosky: 3. B. Nilenko; 4. Ong Hiang Bldt. Dis- tance: 96 ft. 5 ins.

220 Yards Dash (Women under 28)-Violet Shum. Phyllis Grose, Rose Pau, Gertrude Ho. Leung Man-Wah and Joyce Anderson fall qualified for the anal)..

440 Yards:-Ist heat. 1. R. N. soares: 2. C. C. Ma. Time: 81 4/5 secs. 2nd heat 1. Cheng Yum Yue; 2. B. Ulrich. Time: 58 9/10 secs 3rd heat, 1. Lee shiu Luen:

2. B. H. Chan. Time: 63 3/10 secs. 4th heat. 1. M. A. Brandt; 2

(18) and D. J. Gilmore (6)-All'1 | George Hung Choy. Time: 62 1/5

up tie and divide 2nd and 3rd prizes. 115 entries.

Medal Round (Old Course) Capt. K. E. Holmes 87-16--71 and F. H. King 92-21-71.-Tie and divide. 25 entries:

Bogey (Par) Pool (New Course) Capt. K. E. Holmes (16) 2 up (wins) and J. L. Adams (18) 1 up (second). 45 entries.

secs,

•

Putting The Shot (16. Ibs.):-V. Vargassoff. L Oliveira, J. Jolen dosky, B. Nilenko, E. Hoffman and Ong Hlang Bidd (all qualified for Anal).

•

Long Jump (Finalists):-Lee Zau Tong. Lee Kwan Yew. L. Oliveira. Wong Mun Hon. K. S. Cheng and C. C. Ma.

SWIMMING

SECTION

Y.M.CA. Annual Meeting

The European Y.M.C.A. 'Swim-

ming Section held their annual meeting yesterday evening in the West Lounge.

Mr. B. Goldman, Hàn. Secretary suggested at the meeting that they should have a strong Water Polo team this year. "We cannot hope to send a team to Ganton until we get a good team," said Mr. Gold-

mth.

Mr. W. F. Kerr who was elected captain, will also be in charge of the water polo tenim this season

The appointment of a Secretary will be decided at the next meet- ing..

The following were elected to the Committee:-G. Cox, R. Goid- man. WF. Kerr, R. B. Wood, and T. R. Ingram.

The following were present at the meeting: Messra C. F. Need- han, G. Cox, R. Goldman, W. Ingram, W. F. Kerr, R. B Wood, W. J. Ashton,

It was suggested that the first swimming gala be held on June 5.

TILDEN BEATS PERRY

Pittsburgh, March 31.-W. T. Tug-of-War:—Lugard Hall best | Tilden beat Fred Perry in a tennis Morrison Hall by two straight match here to-day by acores of J. and Mrs. Harrop i up (win) pulls; Ricci Hall beat Eliot Hall by 6-2, 6-1, 0-6, 3-6 and 6-3,

Mixed Bogey Par (New Course)

VILLA'S SURPRISE

80

v. Leicester C. (4)

80

V. Newcastle U. (3)

75.

Y. "Blackburn R. (5)

60

Y. Sheffield U. (2)

70

v. Barnsley (4)

20

v. Bradford (1)

170

Y. BLACKPOOL (7)

160

V.

Tottenham H. (1)

190

1. Norwich C. (4)

70

v. West Ham U. (2).

$160

DIVISION (NORTH)

v. Rochdale (0).

10

30 entries.

7. Southport (4)

85

v. Hartlepools U. (4)

25

v. Carlisle U. (4)

135

v. Barrow (0)

125

v. York, C. (2)

.00

7. Chester (2)

40

v. Crewe A. (3)

10

v. Mansfield T. (4)

20

v. Halifax T. (1)

20

v. Tranmere R. (0)

20

DIVISION® (SOUTH)

v.. Walsall (2)

100

v. Reading (2) ...

20.

v. Queen's P.R. (4)

50

7. Crystal Palace (2)

110

Y. Clapton O. (2)

105

v. Cardiff C. (2)

135

v. Notts Co. (3)

120

V. Exeter C. (2)

105

V. Torquay (1)

200

v. Luton T. (4)

v. Bristol O. (2)

DIVISION L

EVERTON (0),...... HUDDERSFIELD T. (1)...

MANCHESTER U. (1)

PRESTON N.E. (1)

Sheffield W. (1)

Sunderland (1)

WOLVES (1),

ASTON VILLA (1) Bradford C. (1) BURNLEY (0) .. CHESTERFIELD (2)

COVENTRY C. (2) DONCASTER R. (1) FULHAM (1) Notta F: (1) PLYMOUTH A. (3) SOUTHAMPTON (2) SWANSEA T. (0)

v. Grimsby T. (1)

SECOND DIVISION

THIRD ACCRINGTON 8. (2) DARLINGTON (2) Gateshead (1) HULL C. (4) ..... LINCOLN C. (4) NEW BRIGHTON (0)

OLDHAM A (2) PORT YALE (4) Rotherham U. (1) БТОСКРОВT_CO. (1)......

WREXHAM (2)

Aldershot (0)

THIRD

Bournemouth (0) BRIGHTON (2) Bristol R. (0) GILLINGHAM (0) MILLWALL (0) Newport Co. (1) NORTHAMPTON (3) SOUTHEND (4) SWINDON T (2) WATFORD (2),

Albion Rovers

ABROATH

Dundee

BEARTS...tion

KILMARNOCK

MOTHERWELL:

y. Bury (1)

SCOTTISH

PARTICK THISTLE St. Johnstone

Borton Clyde

SCOTTISH

v. HAMILTON A.

v. Queen of the south

v. Bt. Mitreh.....

v. Dunt'mline A....... Y.Rangers

CUP SEMI-FINAL

Y. ABERDEEN

Y. CELTIC

. .י

v. Hiberian

v. Falkirk

v. Queen's Park

FLIRTA

DEFEAT

London, Mar. 30.

two straight pul's.

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Sporting Fixtures

TO-DAY

Aston Villa to-day lost a golden. Racing. Entries Close for the opportunity of challenging the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Third second division leaders, who drop- Extra Race Meeting, Noon. ped important points during the Tennis--Open. Singles, B. O'M Easter football league programme. Deane or G. E. Clarke v. A. Graw- Playing at home to Newcastle. ford; R. L. Withington or P. C. the Villa were unexpectedly Lee v. Teul Wal-put: W. J. Ho- beaten by two clear goals and are ward or 3. D. Holmes v. Ng Kam- thus practically out of the running chuen; J. D. Mine or Leung Ping for promotion.

chin v. Mareland; Club Bingles Huddersfield and Leeds collected Handicap, M. Pagh. v. F. A. Joseph: first division points, and Reading Club Championship. 14 T. Ride did well to beat Walsall on the v. W. M. Barton; Club Doubles latter's ground,

Handicap, F. G. "Nigel and R. M. King y. R. L Oliphant and A. M 01 Mack

FIRST DIVISION

Huddersfield

Leeds

2 Derby

3 W. Bromwich 1 SECOND DIVISION

Aston Villa Bradford Coventry

THIRD DIVISION. (SOUTH)

Walsall

TO-MORROW

Badminton Championship Final Club de Recreio), 9.16 p.m.

Tennis-Open Doubles, E. L. H

v. R. L. Withington; F. V. Harri- son v. G. E R. Divett; Club Handicap Doubles, L. T. Ride and J. F. Leys v. R. Hancock and T. E. Pearce.

SÁTURDAY, APRIL 3 Athletics Hong Kong University Sports (PokfulaTM), 1.30 p.m....

Cricket--First Division, Civil Ser- vice CC. v Kombon dc. (F); Second Division. Kowloon C.C. v. Civil Service C.C. (F).

Hunting. Fanling Point-to- Folut Meeting (Pott's Bungalow). 3 p.m..

SUNDAY, APRIL. 4 Cricket. Becond Division Cham- plona (Kowloon C. C.) v. The Rest (Kowloon C.C. ground), 2 p.m.

MONDAY, AFKIL 5 Hockey United Hockey Tourna-

1 Shute and K. Bhute v. 8. 6. Hus-ment, B.MA. Tamar V, Royal En- sato and B. A. Hussain or D. Nick-gineers (U.S.RU. ground); 2.45 p.m.

A TUESDAY, APRIL 6 son and H. "Bowerman; W. N.

✪ Newcastle

2

1 Norwich

0

0 Burnley

0 Reading

3 Wrexham

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH) Marwfield Reuter

Cheung and M. C. Hung Y. Taul Lawn Bowls-Hong Hong Lawn Wat-pui and Paul Kong; Club Bowls Association Council Meeting Bingles Handicap, A K. Mackenzie | ("8.C.M. Post" Board, Room); 5,30 VJ, T. B. Evans; H. Owen Hughes|pm

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