1927-05-06 — Page 9

V.R.C. BOXING.

-SEMI-FINAL CONTESTS,

YESTERDAY.

CONFIDENCE TRICK.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

HOW AN OLD WOMAN WAS CHEATED.

The amatour novices boxing A case which enme before Mr. urnament at the Victoria Reeren-R. E. Lindsell yesterday, created n Club was continued yesterday, considerable amusement in Court. ere boing two sessions, one in the A Chinese was charged with cheat- oning and one at night. The seming an old woman of seventy cents als were decided yesterday on turday undefeated competitors will and a jacket, under the pretence of being able to obtain for the et in the finals.

woman age from a certain chart-

Results of the earlier session are

en below

I

Lightweights (Men), Cho first hout between Stoker ars (H.M.S. Dragon) and L. Cpl. wbury (Cameronin ne} was of affairs, the sailor being knock- but in the Brat round. ! Boy Crowe (K.O.S.B.) put up n no fight with 0/8 Wricht but latter was a little too fast for and won on points. rivato Home (K.O.S.B.) was given alk over against A.B. Leland who od to put in an appearance,

*Bantamweights (Boys). Fernandez was too big for L. The latter put up a very armined struggle, however, but mandez who won, was not really

saman.

ended.

wing to illness R. Stephenson was ble to put in an appearaner and place was taken by R. Maycock put up a good fight against. M. D. The youngsters mixed it a and the verdict went to Woo.

Fitz Earle was outmatched by g Sik Hon. The little Chineso was very cool and has the mak-1

of a good boxer.

Heavyweights (Boys),

E. Mackay appeared to be too for L. Remedios. Mackay had gs pretty much his own way and

ut knocked out Remedios.

R. Xavier and Wong Shiu Man bed into the ring and a good wua cut short by Wont retiring after the first round, the next hout Leung Pak Chuen

nble institution.

Sub-Inspector F. Shaftain pro-

secuted.

The old woman, in the witness box, informed his Worship that on the 3rd instant, while she was Walking in Des Voeux Road, near the entrance to Bonham Strand, she heard a call from behind "old lady" in Chinese. She turned and met defendani, who at once plained that he was her relation, being the son of the fifth sister- in-law.

OX-

The old lady recollected that she had a fifth sister-in-law but did not remember the son.

The stranger explained that he had arrived in the Colony that morning, and that the owner of his ship became the father of twins the same day. In order to celebrate the happy event, he be- ing over eighty years of age,, he was giving away $8,000 in charity. The stranger explained that his mother had received $20 and he himself $10. He told the woman that he did not see why she should not be allotted a share.

N

C-

She

Secretary's Squeeze." The old woman" thought the matter over and finally she saw no objection to accepting. She companied defendant to a lane at the end of Bonham Strand. was directed to wait there and look towards the South East fixed- ly. The defendant left her and five minutes afterwards returned with the cheerful information that the old woman would be given $20 from the clarity. He explained,

ed in the first round when he however, that the secretary, who ved a nasty punch from S. was looking after the distribution,

tio.

wanted a squeeze of two dollars. The defendant asked the witness for that amount, but witness sux- ested that the amount could be deducted from the money allotted to her.

Fernandes was too good for D. aghan. Fernandes hit when he sed and the referee stopped the

in the second round.

Bantamweights (Men).

this class there were two walk- Rifleman Lewis (Cameronians) Private Stevens (K.0.5.B.) were oted to the next round owing by Whaly and Corporal Connel

g to appear.

K.

fight between Private McCon O. S. B.) and A, B. Kirkhond 4. S. Frobisher) was a very close Kirkhead winning on points. nnel was by no means

out

ed.

Welterweights (bien),

the first bout of this class Pto.

Mr. Lindsell: defendant?

Witness:

Did that stump

No. He said the money would be paid in $10 notes and he could not have it changed.

cent

Eventually, after a good deal of persuasion, the woman was in- duced to part with all her money, which consisted of six ten pieces and two five cent pleees. The defendant went away again hut returned without the money. This time he said the rich man wanted to borrow the old woman's

ing (K.O.S.B.) won on points jacket to cover the babies for a

at A.B. Neicho (11.M.S. Dragon) while, in order that they may have

was conceding six bs. Neicho naoma hefty punches in round but was unable to keep

ace up.

the long lives. For this special re- quest, the rich man increased her share to $330,

vate Carney and Drummer Scott the afternoon session with a fast fight. There was plenty of in it and Carney was on the essive from the first round. Scott quite game and keen but not so

Carney won on points,

The Later Semion.

me good fights were seen at the session yesterday when there fair audience consisting mainly rvicemen. Results of the semi- which were decided Inst night as follow:

Lightweights (Men). Dewbury, (Cameronians) had k over against, Stoker Speight.

Mr. Lindsell: You were such a fool as to believe that?

Witness: I was very confused at the time.

You became

Mr. Lindsell: greedy.

Thought she wis Mad. After parting with her jacket, she waited for some ten to fteen minutes but the man did not re- turn.

Mr. Lindsell: And every minute your heart was getting colder. (Laughter).

The old woman, continuing, said that as the loss meant good deal to her, she resolved to Hume (K.O.S.B.) knocked out the defendant. She went Wright (Dragon) in the second from shop to shop to enquire if

Wright was only saved by

any rich man had given birth to ong in the first round.

Bantamweights (Boys),

twins and was giving money away

in charity. Some shop people.

Fernandez bent G. Woodier on laughed at her and said she was

, and Wong Sik Hón won in amad, and at last it dawned fight with M. Woo.

Lightweights (Boys).

on

her that she had been swindled. Shp was about to give up the Rocha, who had the advantage search, when she accosted defend- ght and reach, beat. Dunnett, ant near the Wing Lok Street

Arklow secured the verdict | Wharf.

P. Stephens. Both fights went She shouted to defendant to

ull three rounds and all four return her jacket, but defendant} stors showed excellent grit.

pretended he did not know her.

Bantamweights (Men).

B. Rowlands (Frobisher) beat ova (Cumeronis) on points was one of the best fights of the gand characterised by a good y of boxing.

B. Kirkland (Frobisher) beat Stevens (K.O.S.B.) en points.

Heavyweights. (Boys),

A crowd soon gathered, and later

& Chinese district watchman came on the scene. The two of them were taken to the oflice' of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and Inter to the police station.

The district watchman, in giv- ing evidence, said that defendant totally denied al knowledge of

E Mackay mot F. R. Xavier and having seen the woman before.

a good fight secured the deciOn being threatened with arrest,

S.C. Christie met V Fern- received severo punishment in defendant offered to give the

rat round and threw in the woman all he had on him, which

before

tio gong for the was $1.20.

Welterweights (men).

The defendant in Court again denied having seen the woman.

re was a whirlwind bout be-He said he lived at a house in A. B. Green (Frobisher) and West Point, the address of which Spalding (K. O. S. B.), Green His Worship look down.

ng in points after

both men

The case was adjourned until

received some well delivered Saturday morning, in order that

Gentle (Dragon) showed re-

blo pluck in lile contest with

enquiries may be made by the police regarding defendant.

arney, but he was outclassed. J. Dillon and G. Willis, failing to ap-

was badly marked in the first | pehr.

and sont to the boards once.

ho up for the second, received

banlahmont, and the

e declaion to Carney.

Middleweights (Boys).

Middleweights (Men).

L/Opl. Dow (Cameronians) knock-

referes ed out Drummor Frame (K, O. S. B.)

By and C. Giron went into the nal owing to their opponents,

in the first round.

.. Piper Smith (K. O. 9. B.) won on

pointa agalant Ptc, Woolley (K. O. S. B.) after akon and interesting match.

MACAO ATHLETICS.

LAST TWO DAYS SUCCESSES.

from

Tuesday was a public holiday at Macao, the anniversary of the Dis- covery of Brazil, and it was the last day of the very successful first annual athletic meeting held under the auspices of the International Race and Recreation, Club of Mar cao, when athletes, many Hongkong and Couton, in friendly competition competed for the hand- sonie trophies presented by local supporters of athletic prowess.

Only one new record was set up and that by Yue Ting Ho in the who cleared 9 feet pole jump. 2 Inches. H. Braga continued his previous successes 220 yards dash very comfortably, Championship he also tied for honours with Yue Se Tsung, gel- ting fifteen points..

and won

the

After the third day's sporta there was horse racing, the riders being novice riders of the Race Club's Riding School, and all the four events proved very exciting, with a few accidents," of minor

nature,

Horse racing has come to stay at Macao, and already there are signs that there is much talent among local riders and it is re-

FRIDAY,

ported that there are likely to be in the near future Portuguese owners of racing ponies. Racing will then come to be one of the attractions of Macuo.

The athletic results were:-

Resulta.

120 Yards High Hurdles: 1, Yue

Se-taung; 2, H. L. Chan; 3, M. Lau.

Timo: 18 2/5 aces.

MAY 6, 1927.

Girls' Race: 1, Marie Cabral; 2, PRESIDENT CHANGES. AUSTRALIANS” TOUR, Lucille Rodrigues; D, Allco Simoons.

Girls' Race: 1, Yvonne Simoens; 2, Colin Marla Nolasco; 3, Marie

Barmona,

Consolation Raco (100 Yardå): 1, Eusebio Xavier; 2, Leong Wing-chin; 3, Nam Sing-chow,

Officials Race (100 Yards): 1, Guilherme Silva: 2, Carlos Silva; 3, Caesar Carqueja.

LINCOLN TO BE DOCKED

AT MANILA.

The local office of the Dollar Line announces that the President Lincoln, sailing "yesterday at

LIST OF MATCHES IN MALAYA.

',

With the consent of the Australian Cricket Board of Control a toom of Australian cricketers, including sight laya during Juno. Meeting Champion: Tio-H. Bragam, will dock at Manila for minor international players, will tour la

repairs. High Jump: 1, Yuo So-tgung; 2,

Ho; 8, F. C. Chan.

The team will arrive at Singapore and Yue So-taung, the Governor's Cup

Her place on the schedule will boing given to the former and a Height: 5 ft. 1 in. One Mile: 1, T. W. Ng: 2, R. special Cap presented to the latter by be taken by the President Grant about May 23rd. by the Malabar and

the I.R.R.C.

sailing from here on Blay 10 for will leave Singapore on the return journey by the Marella about the 28th San Francisco, the President Grant June. Bingham; 8, J. S. Vaz.

Track Champlon: 1. Brago. Field Champion: TRO Ting-tsnan. having sailed direct for Manila

with troops. Pony Races for Novices. Distance; 130 feet. 220 Yards: 1. H. Braga;, Lula the British American Tobacco Cohence on May 18 for Seattle.

The May Day Plate-Presented by

Mile. Rodrigues; 3, 9. L. Wong.

min. 22 2/6 Rece. Time: Throwing the Javolin: 1, Tea Ting-teaun; 2, Leung Mo-yaung; 3, Y. S. Wu.

Timár 24 secs. Bicycle Race.One Mile: 1, J. A. Dento; 2, T. W. Chan; 3, J. Ribalto...

Time: 3 min, 27 2/5 seca. 220 Yards Low Hurdles: 1, Yuc So-tsung: 2, C. L. Ng; 3, A. Colace.

Time: 30 sect.

Polo Jump: 1, Yue, King-ho; 2, W.

Height: 9 feet 2 in. R. Ho: 3, Alberto Lopes.

Throwing the Disc: 1. To Ting san; 2. Francisco Grillo; 3, Y. S.

Wu.

Girls Race: 1, Celia Rodrigues: 2, Jacqueline Pereira; 3, Alda Car- mona; 4, S. Carey; 6, A. Rainer,

Volley Ball Game: South China "A"

Over two billion

(Mr. Burns)

1

Six Hundred, White Pany, *** .. (Mr. Luz) 2 Honeymoon, ... (Mr. A. Fontes})

Time: 1 min. 07 mecs.

3

The Labour Day Plate-Presented by the Po Hang Bank.- Mila Glenmerin. (Mr. B. Vasconcelos) Cherry Brandy,.. (Mr. R. Burna) Gold Star, ... (Mr. A. Fontos)

Time: 1 min. 40 1/5 Becs.

The President Lincoln will then take the place in the sailing list of the President Grant, departing

Ng

The following are the matches which will be played during the tour: At Singapore, Singapore Crickot Club, on May 28 and 20; All Singa- pore May 31 and June 1.

At Kuala Lumpur, Malayo, June 8, The President Lincoln arriving 14 and 6. From Seattle and Shanghai, reports At Seremban, Southern Malaya, the death of one Chinese deck pay- Juno 8 and 9.

from tuberculosis." senger Wan, a Chinese mess boy is stated to have jumped overboard in a de- mented condition, his body net 2being recovered,

1

B

1

The Brazil Cup-Presented by the Macao Club- Furlongs. Jan Dor,(Mr. A. Luz) Chick To, ...... (Mr. Y. M. Loo) Six Hundred,....(Lt. Braganca)

Time: 1 min. 10 2/5 Bocs.

smoked a month!

-what better proof could

you

LIGGETT & Mtuns Tobacco Co.

3

1

At Ipoh, Northore Malaya, June 11 and 1

At Penang, Colony, June 17 and

18.

At Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S., June 21 and 22.

At Singapore, Malaya, June 24, 25 and 26.

Messrs. Millard Watts (Singapore), A. J. Bostock Hill, (Selangor), M. L Phillips (N. Sembilan) and F. W. 2 Gleeson, honorary secretary, have 8been appointed the committee of

management.

The Chung Shan Cup--Presented by Mr. B. Vasconcelos. Mile. Glenmerin,.. (Mr. C. W. Chang) Areia Preta,.... (Mr. Y. M. Loo) Un, ..

(Mr. A. Fontes) Time: 1 min. 05 1/5 secs.

ask?

HILLS

Doesn't such popularity speak for itself?

Ο

VER two billion Chesterfields smoked every month. Some cigarettes! But like wise-some cigarette !

Natural tobacco taste-nothing can take its place, and smokers are finding it out. The char acter and goodness of fine tobaccos brought out to the full that's what smokers want. And they're finding it in Chesterfield--for natural tobacco taste and Chesterfield are one and the ene thing!

Chesterfield

CIGARETTES ·

They Chisty

If you cannot obtain Chesterfield Cigarettes from your töbaceo dealers, Duty Paid or In Bond,

please call up C. Chán & Co., 10 Des Vœux Road Central, phone No. C. 4955.