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BRADMAN IN PERSPECTIVE

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THE MAN AND THE CRICKETER

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The further we move away from! "take a chance" in a Test match; the scene of the Test matches. when Verity at Adelaide derelved through the Australian Bight-com- himself into the bellef that he was pared with which the Channel spiking Bradman's guns (by balls crossing is a ride across the Ser- wide of the leg stump), Bradman's pentine-the clearer the truth be- majestic Inactivity was irony it- comes: Bradman won the rubber, self-the more so because Brad- writes a correspondent, in the man and the rest of the Austra- "Manchester Guardian," who was

Hans knew, that over by over the.

wicket Wis becoming passenger on the as. Orontes. All Adelaide the rest of the evidence is acade-

more and more dusty and agree- mic. It is true that Allen was up- able to Fleetwood-Smith's spin. lucky to lose the toss twice twice running, and England were two up wit three to play. It is true also that Englana suffered from injuries; Australia suffered as well: they were unable to use Fleet-pended on him. he conquered by wood-Smith at Brisbane, where

On the Monday. when England were hard pressed, his spin would surely have been difficult: McCor- mick broke down in the same match: moreover, not enough im- portance has been made of the fact that a few weeks before the rubber began Bradman was I and suffered from the death of his baby. Bradman is not an automa- ton, but a human and sensitive being.

UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT

I shall not quickly forget my first night in Adelalde; towards seven o'clock Bradman came to see me at my hotel and asked if I would like to spend the evening with him at his home. He said we would be alone because his wife was in hospital. So we spent the evening alone: Bradman discussed tactles; he thought Hammond could be kept quiet by a leg-stump attack pitched a good length. At eleven o'clock Bradman sald

A NATIONAL QUESTION Bradman 1 the first innings at Adelaide succumbed to a dreadful attempt at a hook; then again, at the testing moment, when all de-

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1937.

Mr. Li Lan Sang, the well-known race-horse owner, and Mr. S. W. Cheng photographed at the 'Macao Races

self-restraint, by working within HENDREN

the circle of his own organised law. One of the diversions of the tour was the controversy in Australia about the world's greatest bats- man-Bradman or Hammond. Two men endeavoured to fight the ar- gument out in the streets of Mel-

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COACH AT HARROW

Middlesex

bourne on New Year's Eve: they His Last Season With were arrested, and the magistrate. unequal to the judgment of Solo- mon, fined each disputant forty salllings, and costs. There is no argument at all, though. Brad- man at his best on a good wicket the coming cricket season his last Middlesex. He will coach is two Hammonds, simply because with

"Patsy" Hendren is to

make

At Harrow he will follow Wil- who has coached tred Rhodes,

U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS

· Pittsburgh Still Winning

New York, May 11. Pittsburgh is unbeatable still. Blanton allowing only five hits to

times

Boston's Braves, kept them from scoring a single run to-day, while his mates •hit six

and scored three. The Pirates have thus gained a commanding lead In the National Teague and will take some shaking out of their

there since he gave up playing for position. Yorkshire a few years ago.

he is in command of all the stro- the boys of Harrow, starting next kes and has a power of concentra-season, and has signed a five-year

Iar beyond Hammond's contract tion' Frankly. Hammond disappointed us in the end; the Australians quickly discovered (what few Eng- lish cricketers at home have dis- covered in many seasons) Hammond is weak on the on side. They riddled his leg stump-and Hammond more or less was put in chaing. had to go to the hospital to say

Even at Sydney, where double-century, he "Good night"; I had no idea at he scored

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TREE PLANTING

AT K.B.G.C.

Commemoration Of Coronation

ENJOYABLE DAY

"On behalf of the Club I plant this tree in commemoration of the crowning of Their Majesties the King and Queen" said Mrs. Tetley. wife of Mr. J. L. Tetley, President the Kowloon Bowling Green Club when she smoothed down the earth round the candle- nut tree in the Club garden on the occasion of the Coronation celebra- tion yesterday.

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Prior to the function, Mr. Tetley referred to the old tree which was blown, down by the typhoon last year, under which the lady mem- bers used to sit. I think it is a happy thought that we should re- place that tree as a commemora- tion of the crowning of Their Ma- jesties to-day," he said.

Following refreshments, Mr. Tet- ley proposed the Loyal Toast wish- ing Their Majesties a long but above all a peaceful and properous reign."

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POPULARITY OF BOWLS «.

Mr. W. Rassel, one of the oldest members of "the Club was called

tion Cup" to Mr. George Sherrif upon to award the Bowls "Corona- the winner of this special compett- tion, which, the President said was run on a unique line-two woods per man and eight heads a game.

also Souvenir spoons Brooklyn Dodgers, always dan-awarded to the following:-Messrs. Hendren has been with Middle-gerous, whippped the much-fan-J. L. Tetley, H. Nigh, E W. Lines. Louls Cardinals again, G. Sherriff, J. E. Henson, J. C. Gill, sex for more than 30 years, and cled At. has been one of the best and most nine to seven, Brack and Lava- J. G. Meyer, E. V. Searle.

ever getto hit home runs for the Dod popular players they have

gers, Martin and Medwick for the had. He was 48 in February. In the 1st of makers of

Cards. Brooklyn hit sixteen and. the time what was wrong. Brud-seldom took the bowling in charge:

and St. Hendren stands second the Cardinals thirteen. man drove me to my hotel, first and at the end of his eight-hour turies

He has compiled Louts had the only error. calling at the hospital for a mo- Innings he had made the game only to Hobbs.

Cincinnati continued to trave! ment. I walted in the car, Brad- safe for England. No bowling in 165 hundreds in Arst-class cricket,

fast. hitting teen times and scor- man came back to the car, started the world would be recognisable as 141 of them in England.

ing twelve runs,, Goodman whack- it, and said: "I'm afraid' the poor bowling at the end of Bradman's little chap will not pull through." eighth hour, Bradman has so many strokes that he can score at Next morning the sad news was announced. The point is that a run a minute without once tak- a risk or venturing beyond Bradman did not wish to be alone ing on the critical night; another known and safe practice. point is that he did not once let me feel any gloom, but entertain- ed me to a night of frst-rate talk. "NO ORDINARY PERSON”

He is a fine character; no man, whether cricketer or statesman or poet or peasant, can achieve a thing without a mind of some sort. You would know from a few mo- ments of casual conversation with Bradman that he was not an or- He asserted his dinary person. mastery at the rubber's crisis with the cain unhurried ease of genius. The turning-point occurred at Mel- bourne in the new year. At Bris- bane and at Sydney Bradman col- laborated with the bowlers in his own downfall; then in his first inn- ings at Melbourne he again got. himself out. I was terrified by these examples of monstrous good luck for England; I said to Q 0. Allen one evening. "For heaven's sake clinch the rubber at once; Bradman cannot go on like this much longer." The rain at Mel- bourne no doubt deprived England. of the rubber, Australians devoutly glad that Allen did not declare England's innings closed on the Saturday afternoon: the wic- ket was the worst in living me- mory, and few Australians have confidence in Bradman on a "glue- pot." A rare opportunity missed of attacking Bradman on his weakest point; when Hammond got out, Allen should have declar ed; subsequent events proved his mistake. Another mistake was the four-saving feid set for Bradman;

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DEATH SENTENCE

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phia had to be content with six- bits and three counters.

Twice he has aggregated more than 3,000 runs in a season-ining a circuit drive, while Philadel- 1928, when he got 3.311: and in each of those years he also ob- 1923, when his total was 3,010. In

tained 13 centuries in a season.

His highest score in first-class cricket is 301, made for Middlesex against Worcestershire in 1933.

Hendren has made 42 ap-

for Test matches Including 24 against

Vienna. May 11. The Count Martial at Wiener Newstadt has sentenced to death pearances in two men in connection with the England, murder of Miss Ingrid Wiengreen Australia. the beautiful daughter of the Minister for Paraguay.

The third min accused sentenced to sixteen years' prisonment.--Reuter..

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When I discussed with him the possibility of his going to Harrow

little while ago (writes Im- "Evening News" representative) ne told me he was very keen to could go. He realised that he hot carry on in first-class cricket for ever, and, like a wise man, he has chosen the moment to retire when his cricket honours are still thick upon him.

AMBULANCE BRIGADE HAVE BUSY TIME

Members of the St. John Ambu- lance Brigade on street duty dur- ing the Chinese procession yester day morning had a very strenuous time.

Numerous cases of heat stroke, collapse and fainting were treated on the spot.

The Haw-Par Ambulance station received a number of calls which were responded to as promptly as circumstances permitted.

In all reven patients were trans- ported, five of whom received treat- ment from the nurse and dresser within the ambulance. and later were taken home..

Two of a more severe nature- one suffering from hernia, thê other from burns on the soles of the feet--were taken to the G.CH for further attention.

OTHER SERVICES

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A Special Service was held yes-

The Service was conducted by Mulvi Mahomed Noor Shah.

In an earlier article I have alterday at the Mohammedan Mos- ready said that D. R. Jardine que (No. 30 Shelley Street) in showed unwisdom in his belated. connection with the Coronation theory that Allen erred in not of their Majesties. King George VI blocking Bradman's boundaries, and Queen Elizabeth. If Bradman had been allowed a field with inducements in it to use his strokes he might not so readily "have transformed himself into the grim, reserved. technician we saw In the second innings at Melbourne and at Adelaide. Bradman, had never before shown a reluctance to Queen Elizabeth.

The Russian Orthodox Church held a Service yesterday at the Church Premises, 18, Jordan Road, in honour of the Coronation of their Majesties King George and

Sporting Fixtures

TO-DAY

v. Kowloon C.C., Hong Kong FC: v.

Meeting.--Victoria Chess Club, at Indian R.C., Talkoo R.C. v. Police

Gloucester Hotel, 5 p.m.

TO-MORROW

Meeting-Kowloon Chess Club, at St. Andrew's Church Hall 6.30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

R, C. Third Division: Kowloon FĆ, v. Kowloon Tong RC, Civil Ser- vice C.C. V. Craigengower C.O. Yacht Club y. Club de Recreio, Bong Kong Electric RC. v. Hong Kong FC. Entries for Open Cham

Racing-First Day: Fifth Extra Race Meeting (Happy Valley).

Swimming.-V. R. C. Coronation Gala, 9 p.m.

Bowls. First Division: Craigen-pionships close. gower C.C. v. Kowloon B.G.G., Kow- loon C.C... Club de Recreto, Police R.C. v Civil Service O.C. Hong Kong F.C. v. Kowloon "Dock R.C. Becond Division: Kowloon B.G.C. v Craiganpower DIO. CHUB để Recreio]

Yachting-Roya), Ноли Kong Yacht Club Bummer Berles,

DERBY CALL OVER

London, May 11,

Le Ksar tightened up as Derby favourite in to-night's call-over, The being" offered at 11 to 2. leading quotations were:

11 to 2 Le Ksar (0)

15 to 2 Perfox (0) 8 to 1 (t), 100 to 8 LeGrand Duc (0) 100

to 7 (t)

13 to 1 Bolfo (t and 0)

13 to 1 Goya Second (0) 100 to

7 (1)

13 to 1 Fairford Jo 100 to

(t)

18 to 1 The Hour (o? 20 to

(t)

1

18 to 1 Cash Box (c) 20 to

(t)

1

28 to Midday Bun 33 to 1 Santa Yana

40 to 1 Renardo (t and oj.

40 to 1 Full Ball (0) 50 to 1 (t) 50 to 1 Inglefeld

84 to 1 Snowfall (t and o) 60 to 1 Pascal (t and o) Beuter.

New York swamped Chicago, ten to one. With Bartell, ChiozzA, Moore and McCarthy all hitting home runs, the Giants had no trouble turning twelve hits into victory. Cubs hit four

AMERICAN LEAGUE New York Yankees again falled to impress, going down before Chicago. The Sox scored seven to two runs, hit ten to seven.

Johnson and Moses gave Phila- delphia a victory.over Detroit, with welltimed homers, the score, four to one. Athletics hit six and Tigers four. The Tigers had five errors.

Boston beat Cleveland eleven to four. hitting nineteen to teri. Foxx circled the bases on a long fly.

St. Louis Browns nosed out Washington; seven to five, with fourteen hits to eleven, Bluege and and Vaneita hitting home runs, Senators had two errors.m Reuter.

"LEST WE FORGET"

London, May 11.

A few hours oefore the Crown of Empire, was to be placed upon his bead, King George paid a tribute to the Empire's "dead.

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After the presentation of the prizes, Mr. Russell, said that there seemed to be an increasing popu- larity in the game of lawn bowls in the Colony, judging from

was the only fact that the Club institution that played this game in the "good old days," After a short lapse of time other clubs such as the Civil Service C. C., C. C. C. and the K. C. C. took up the game. He assured the members that the game was one of the finest anyone, could play in the summer season. being able to get a cold drink, at each end. (Laughter).

The day was concluded with splendid entertainment provided by {1. a group of talented artists who rendered many pleasing items dur- ing the Flannel Dance and Cabaret..

Those who provided the enter- tainment were:-Mrs. Helen Lock- hart, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Lelb, Mr. Victor Sanders The Misses Peggle Scotcher, Pat Pascoe. Peggy Fer- gusson and Joyce Fergusson (of the

Goncharoff School George Dance).

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At the Plano: Mrs. Nura Kants. In addition to the day decora- tions the Clubhouse was illuminat- ed and floodlit last night.

During the afternoon a tennis. match was played also bowis

In the Coronation lawn bowie match large number of rinks participated.

E. J. J. Spradbery E W. Sim- mons, H. L Lockhart and G. H Sherif beat R. Snook, E. V. Searle, J. McKelvie and W. Russell by 11 points the score being 21 to 10.

R. Hall, J. Watson, W. B. Drake and L. Guy, beat Messrs. F. Mor- ley, J. Macdonald, J. E. Henson and W. LA Walker by 38 points to

Late to-night an Equerry to the King drove out of Buckingham 10. Palace gates

to Westminister T. Coleman, J. G. Meyer, G. N. Abbey. Upon the tomb of the Un- Mitchell, and W. Macfarlane beat known Soldier he placed a wreath

J. L. Tetley, F. Whitehead, T.

of crimson roses, tied with His Armstrong, and H. Nish by 20

Majesty's own colours, crimson and blue, edged in gold.

A card attached to the wreath was inscribed: To the Empire's Dead.' and was signed, "George RI.." and "Elizabeth, R."

The Abbey was deserted when the Eqquerry arrived, and only a few among the patiently waiting crowd saw him come and go. silently.- Reuter.

Group of spectators caught by our camera's eye at the Macao Races

point to 19.

Mesers. F. Stoneham, J. 8. Logán, J. C. Gill, and A. Hyde Lay beat L. 3. Cave. A. 8. Russell, A. Nissim, and R. O. Read, by 20 points to 6.

C. B. Hosting, O. E. Fingelson, K. C. Hamilton, and S. A. Bright beat E. W. Davies, P. T. Barby, F

Rapley, and 8. Randall by 33 points to 9.

In the tennis tournament. Blue House beat Red House by 11 points the score being 177 to 188. The participants were:-

Red House:-D. Anderson and Mira. Millar, Millar and Mrs. Sturgeon, Clarke and Mrs. Cook, Wallis and Mrs. Gall, Maberly and Mrs. Bar rett, Leach and Mrs. Boyce, Mrs. Rapley, Mrs. Headley, Mrs. Ander- Bon

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Blue House: Stugeon and Mrs. Clarke, J. R. Anderson and Mrs. Hyde Lay, D. W. Waterton and Mrs G. T. Anderson, D. Orr and Mrs, Armstrong, Lelb and Mrs.. Jeffries, Woolley and Mrs. McKel- vie. Mrs. Read, Mrs. Johnson and

At the conclusion of the matches Mr. Tetley President of the Club, called upon Mrs. · F.- LA Rapley to present the Coronation Bouvenirs to the winners.

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