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HONGKONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

TO COMMENCE ON OCTOBER 7

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Decision Reached At Association Meeting

NO REPLY YET RECEIVED FROM SHANGHAI REGARDING INTERPORT

AT A MEETING OF THE •HONGKONG " FOOT- '" BALL ASSOCIATION HELD AT THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICES IN THE BANK OF CANTON BUILDING LAST EVENING, IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED

TO HOLD THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE DURING THE SEASON. 1939-40, BEGINNING FROM OCTOBER 7.

BAN RAISED ON SPORT

IN ENGLAND

5.000 SEE N.Z.- DESBURY RUGGER

SPORTS & GENERAL

WATER RETURNS SHOW INCREASE

Jubilee Reservoir

H.K. POLICE

RESERVE

Inch Below Overflow been taken on the strength of the

The

water returns for the month of August shows that the

total storage on the Island was 3,305.92 milion gallons as com- pared with 1,636.17 for the corres- ponding period last year. Tytam Tuk contained 1.803.00 tilion" gallons while in August last year the storage was 974.32.

An · estimated" population LONDON, Sept. 10 (Router)-700,000 consumed a total of 578.33 Owing to lack of time following milion gallons at 28.7 gallons per the raising of the ban on sporting head per day as compared with gatherings in certain areas, only the Agures of 550,000. $13.97 and couple of football matches were 301 for August, 1938. played yesterday,

A few officials and one reporter watched Queen's Park Rangers beat the Army 10-2 in an Associa tion friendly materi

FRIENDLY GAMES

There was some discussion before the decision was reached as to whether the League should continue in these critical times." The opinions expressed by the Army, Police and other Service representatives pre- sent were unanimously in difficulties and postpone- ments being necessary, were not left unconsidered.

An earlier message stated that After the minutes of the the Easter Athletic Association in Britain, normal activities BIA Council and Committee meet-by whom the tour of the visitors being partly resumed.

This afternoon, friendly footbal ings had been read and pass-had been arranged. ed, the Association discussed As the letter was in French, and matches in neutral zones wern the question of sending an as nobody at the meeting was able Played

to translate it. it was decided to It is announced that the num Interport team to Shanghai

theber of people evacuated from the in November. Although the letter was translate copy of the thickly populated areas in Enx Association had written

to letter was obtained.

land and Scotland is about 1.317. Shanghai, the Northern port

1000, of whom over half came..from had not yet replied, but the

Greater London chairman wondered, whether

postpone the matter' until

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THOSE PRESENT

The following were present at in the present situation, even the meeting:-Mr. Wong Ka-tsun if Shanghat accepted, a Hong-acting chairman) Messrs. W kong team would be able to Hollands. H S. Cooper, E I

go.

It was pointed put that most of the members were volunteers or Service mer and that difficulties might arise about obtaining leave.

Strange, A. Kirby, Capt. S. Bun

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From August 1 to 2 there was a daily supply of 17 hours while the supply on August 30 and 31 was for 10 hours.

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with 2,917.37

Order By The Hon. Mr. C, G. Perdue, Commissioner Of Police CHINESE COMPANY Strength; The following bove)

Chinese Company on the dates:] shown against them

Constables R17 Chan Yeung Kwong, R29 Lee Ting shun and R96 Leung Wat Kit-September 5. 1939.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1939.

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Deputy Superlatendent of Police 20 Printer's Reserve regret to announce the death of Constable R70 Wong Yat 21, Number Ping on September 4, 1839.

22 Fall behind Appointment; Lance Sergeant 24 Boast R$2 Hoo Kam Chiu is appointed 36 Member of a Assistant Equipment Officer vice European race Grown Sergeant R46 Thomas Yip 28 Interpreter as from September 8, 1939.

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The rainfall recorded during the Despite short "notice, however month was as

follows: Botanical 5,000 persons saw New Zealand Gardens 10.81 inches: Tytam Tuk rugby tourists beat Deabury 22-101205; Tytam 12.98; Wong Net

Chong 11.87; Aberdeen 9.90.

Training Course-Part II: The undermentioned members of the MAINLAND RETURNS The total storage on the Manese Company Headquarters

Chinese Company will attend Chi- land was 3,368.42 million gallons Part II of Training Course as compared with 1,495.59 million Tuesday. September 12 gallons during August last year hours sharp.-

at 17.30 Jublice Reservoir

Chi-Lup, R148 Charles Tam, Ri49 Constables R146" Lau, R147 Lung Tang Kwong Wing. R150 37 D Koh Kwai Sun, R151. Lam Chong Sing, R17 Chan Yeung Kwong. RIS Lee Ting R98 Leung Wai Kit, Riss Sung Shun Pak Ching, R155 Laf Kwok Chiu. R156 Cheng Lok Sang, R157 Ng Ping Kwong, R158 Koh Her Ying. R159 Ts'o Kwat Shing, R160 Fung Hon Hung. Risi Kong Sai Lun, R182 Tang Lin Ful, and R183 Li Kam Chuen.

H.K.. GOLF CLUB SUMMER SINGLES

In the final round of the Happy Walter H. Chen, C. A. Goldenburg Valley Second Singles. J. W. May- (Secretary) and L. Soysa (Assis- hew (8) beat G. T. May (13) 4 up tant Secretary).

and 3.

The mailer was eveninally defer: KANE BEATS FRENCH

red until reply from Shangha!|^|| was received.

in deciding to continue the League, the chairman suggested that the Hongkong and Kowloon clubs be written to inquiring whe- ther they would be prepared to play on Sundays should, through postponement or otherwise, the necessity arise..

POSTPONEMENT ASKED

At this stage Mr. Walter Chen, on behalf of the South China Athletic Association, asked for a postponement of the original date for the commencement of the League, namely, Sept. 27, 'as the S.C.A.A., which was sending

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BOXING CHAMPION

T.K.O. Win: Another World Title May Come His Way

First of the onlookers to congratulate Peter Kane, on his whirlwind victory at Monte Carlo over the French bantamweight champion. Pierre Louis, were the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

The. Duke, from his seat at the ringside, signalled to Kane's corner and, with the crowd cheering wildly, the little Lancashire. lad clambered from the ring and went shyly along to receive the Duke's hearty handshake.

The lad deserved the honour. He team to Manila, was experiencing fought magnificently. His hur- some difficulty in obtaining pass-ricane attack swept Louis to de- age accommodation for the team feat in the thind round, the French- : to return to Hongkong in time for man's seconds throwing in

the the opening of the League fixtures towel as their man was being It was pointed out by the chair-cruelly battered by the falling

man that this was not the first time that the South China Athe- tic Association had made such an application, and in fixing the

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fists of the Eddie Cantor-eyed blacksmith from Golborne

Kane, who was led into the ring!

FARR STILL OPTIMIST NUMBER 1

by John Harding, the manager of will secure a return contest. with Tommy Farr is still confident he

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milion gallons was only one inch below overdow while the Kowloon Main Reservoir was level.

population of 800,000 consumed a total of 396.34 million gallons at 21.3 gallons per head per day, the correspondin igures for the same period last being 300.000, 355.44 and

year 22.9.

hours throughout the month.

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The rainfall recorded was follows:

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Catchwater (No. -1)

Inspection Parade: All ranks of Royal Observatory 12.820 inches: the Chinese Company will parade Shing Man (No. 1) 15.40; Shing at Central Police Station on datur- Mun (No. 2) 11.84: Shing Munday, September 16 at 14:30 hours (No. 3). 10.01; Kowloon (No. 4) sharp for a general inspection, of equipment etc. by the Company Commander. form. Cap with Khaki Cover, Belt Dress-Khak! Uni-

with Brace, Truncheon, "Pocket Foliceman" and note-book to be carried. The Equipment Officer will make, a point of being present. Training Course-Part I: All re- eruits who have not passed Part

7.38.

The total rainfall recorded at the

Royal Observatory from January 1 to August 31 was 75.603 inches compared with 44.465 inches for the corresponding period last year.

ANNUAL PICNIC FOR BLIND GIRL The following further donations

and offers of loan of cars and buses are acknowledged with grate- ful thanks by the Christ Church Group of the V.D.MA. in connec- tion with the thirteenth annual outing for the Inmates of the In- dustrial Home for Blind Girls which is to take place on Saturday, September 23, 1939,

Previously acknowledged

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of Training Course will" attend Central Police Station on Wednes day, September 20 at 17.30 hours sharp for instructions under Crown Sergeant A120 Riddell. N.C.O's. will attend as detailed. Dress-Khaki Uniform. Cap with Khaki Cover, Belt with Brace, Whistle and Chain and Truncheon.

Patrol Duty: Fatrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

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ADVERTISEMENT

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY: CLUB..

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Seventh.... Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 23rd. Sept., 1939, (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building; the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club: the Sports Club: and the Stables, Shan Kwong.

INDIAN COMPANY

RADIO APPARATUS Strength; The following ment WITHOUT LICENCE bers have been taken OG

Sentence of three months im strength of the Indian Company, as from August 30, 1939.

was imposed on Maj Constables R222 Avtar Singh, | Chang-kwong. when he appeared i R239 M. A. Hamet. RES M. Ibra before Mr. T. J. Houston at the Road.

Central Court yesterday on 3 Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 14th Sept..

opening date at Oct. 7. the Chair the" National Sporting Club, was Joe Louis for the world heavy-Patsy $10, H.R. per J.P. $10. JP.. man said that the S.C.A.A, win accorded a wonderful ovation; and weight boxing championship in $5. Mrs. Fant $5, Captain' Loflus him, and R291 A. n. reroz. have to miss their fixtures, if any, despite rumours to the effect that New York next June.

he had had great difficulty m should they not be able to return

The Welshman has had offers making the weight, he before that date.

looked to fight in South Africa, but Farr supremely confident and very dt. declared recently that he is con- Kane was Est 71b, and Louis Bat centrating upon getting into the

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ring with Louis again.

The Folice and Army had also asked for postponements, and this Influenced the delaying of thei opening date by 10 days.

CHARITY MATCH

next

This was the second time he has "I am expecting the matter to met Louts. On the previous be arranged after Louis' occasion ne gained a points aght in September," he said. verdict.

"I want to get this axed and It was decided to hold a charity

From the very start Kane did a then I shall probably undertake match 00 the "Double Tenth"

the attacking. making Louls's an exhibition tour which will take (Oct. 10 in aid of the British

body his target... Fund for the Distressed in China.

ime to several countries, including H.E the Governor had already ac-boxer, used the ring to the full Asked whether he had been ap-

"Louis, à clever. quick-footed Australia and South Africa." cepted the Association's invitation but he bould not prevent the proached by the South African w be present, The teams will probably consist of a specially Englishman reaching his heart authorities regarding a bout with

with several vicious left hooks.

Ben Foord in Johannesburg, Farr Kane lett himself wide open said: "It is, quite likely that Foord early on and Louis, taking advan-'may come to England to challenge tage of this, scored with several,me." straight lefts.

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selected Chinese eleven and team comprising "ane Rest".

Considering a report made 37 Shanghai that in the event of a draw an extra 15 minutes should be allowed each way, the Associa- tlón decided to adhere to its own recommendation that only ten minutes each way should be allow ed in the event of draw. This rule

is in respect of Interport matches

"An objection to the tan per cent, pool system was raised by Mr. Strange, representing the Hongkong Football Club. Under this system the four clubs in Hongkong and the two in Kow- loon, which have enclosed grounds, pool the ten per cent of the receipts obtained from gate money and divide it among them irrespective of the number of matches played on each club's grounds." It was eventually decided to write to all the clubs on the matter of pool money before deciding on any other arrangement,

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Left nooks and right counters Liverpool boy, who crashed home followed with the rapidity: ni one superb left to the law which machine-gun fre. shook Louis to the soles of his feet.

$5, Mrs. Filder $5, Mr. Mackenzie $1. Miss H. D. Sawyer $1. Total: $79.

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ly acknowledged 1, Miss P. J. An- Offers of Loan of cars: Previous-

derson 2, Mrs. D. M. Richards 1. Rev. J. C. L. Wong 1, The HK. & S'hai Hotels, Ltd. 2' buses, "As the date for the outing is now rapidly drawing donations are still needed and may near. further be sent the Press. It is earnestly hoped that those who can, will deserving cause. come forward to support this very

CAMBRIDGE CREW WIN

IN S. AFRICA

Carimen

The Cambridge University Africa scored their second victory when

touring Bouth they defeated crews from three South African Universities on the Vaal River at Vereeniging.

sharp:-

Constables

1206 Mehar

apparatus

Training Course-Part I: The charge of unlawful possession of undermentioned members of the radio communication Indian Company will attend without permission from the au-1939.

Tuesday, and Friday, September 12 dian Company Headquarters on thorities.

Three persons were arrested Wireless and 15 respectively for Part II of when the police and Training Course at 11.30 hours Inspector raided A house in Breezy Path on June 20. At a Bux. previous hearing two women de- ed Alam, R231 Abdul Karim, R251 and discharged. R218 Buraydat Abbas, R229 Kursh-fendants were found not guilty

Mohamed All, R255 Rahroat Din, 267 Jamal Din, R272 Nazar Ahmed, R278 Mohamed Sadiq, R277 Mohamed Afzal, R250 Abdullah Kiran, R222 A. Singh, R239 M. A Haret, R285 M. Ibrahim, and R291 A. R. Feroz.

Patrol Duty: Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

FLYING SQUAD Strength; The following mem- bers have been taken on the strength of the Flying Squad, as from Beptember 2, 1339-

and R372 Chiu Kwok Wa

Constables R371 Lee Kim Bun.

carried out as ordered.

Patrol Duty: Patroi di will be

EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE Patrol Duty: Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

O. EAGER.

D..S, P. (R) Hongkong, Monday, Sept 11,

Louis, his eyes glazed, his legs Kane scarcely made any use of tottering, staggered away before his right in the first round, but in this barrage of punches. As he lay the second session fainted cleverly defenceless across the ropes with with his left and then brought Kane closing in for the k," the over a wonderful right which for towel fluttered in from his corner. ced Louis's mouth wide open. A brave fighter was saved from

Louis, a master tactician, bob- the inevitable knock-out, bing and weaving his way out of Immediately Kane became trouble. kept jabbing away with hero in the eyes of the crowd. his left and found Kane's face Loals, propped up by his seconds third, one length behind, and the SPORTING FIXTURES several times, but the punches kissed the Lancastrian on both Natal, boat lacked sting.

Kane was setting a terrific pace, but his timing seemed to lick the accuracy of a year ago."

Then came the third round, and with it the end of the fight.

Kane crashed home a wonderful right to the Frenchman's Jaw. The result was startling.

Louis's knees sagged under him and he fell to the beau

TONKIN TEAM'S TOUR The last item taken up was copy of a letter received from the French Consul, in Hongkong from

The Frenchman just managed to beat the count, rising at eight, the Federation Shorten du Tonkin, but he was a beaten man." Indo-China, protesting against n With the utmost gallantry he

The Cambridge tour covered the course of one mile 550 yards in 7min. 523ec... beating Wit- three watersrand University by a lengths..

Capetown University crew were

was another three

cheeks amid a storm of cheering length away. which lasted for several minutes.

And Kane had earned this Once

he had settled down to his strange | WHEN FOOTBALL WAS surroundings he became perfect fighting machine,

the

FROWNED AT

TO-LAY BADMINTON YMCA, Badmin- ton, in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.zi

BRIDGE Y.M.CA. Bridge, 10 sm.

MCCALLUM'S PERFECTION

SWIMMING. Y.M.C.A. Mixed SCOTS WHISKY

Swimming: 6.30 p.m.

TO-MORROW BAUMINTON. — Cathedrai · Hall

His left hooks were full of power, Thirty years ago, James Arthur The punch which sent Louis to the Galloway played [レア]]] Dundee, boards was as Ane a blow as 1 Scottish football club' да :21. have ever seen..

amateur, under an assumed name Badminton, 8 pm.

wrath

ciation Spoon and Practice Shoot, 1.45 pm

Peter Kane is just as good as a because he feared parental | SHOOTING.– Hongkong Rifle Asso- bantam as he was a fly-weight and another world title may yet some his way

Among the 12,000 crowd were the

team, said to be of Tonkin, which tried to cover, but Kane, like the flm stars, Tyrone Power and his

is que in Hongkong: very shortly champion he is, was on to him like wife, Annabella, who are haney to play a series of matches against an enraged tiger.

mooning on the Riviera,

Recently, to the club's annual meeting, he was elected chairman. Transfer fees converted what otherwise would have been a loss Into a pront of £1,200 for the club on the past season's working.

* THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, BRIDGE--Cheero Club Lessons in

Contract Bridge, 8 p.m. SWIMMING. Area Inter-Unit Swimming Championships at VR.C. 2 Fm

DELM CALLUM IZ EDINBURGH

By Order.

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

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