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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY,

THE WORLD SPORT

KOWLOON FOOTBALL,

CLUB.

THE ANNUAL REPORT.

The annual report and balance sheet of the Kowloon Football Club to be submitted at the annual meeting on Thursday next shows a surplus of assets over Habilities of $6,892,43.

U.S. BASEBALL,

THE LEAGUE STANDINGS.

SEPTEMBER 16, 1927.

AMERICA GREATLY.

EXERCISED.

TARIFFS CONSIDERED AND

ULTIMATUM.

A FRENCH CONCESSION.

Washington, Sept. 15. The French tariffs, which, as reported yesterday, have hit American business very hard, are described as "an ultimatum," and as "greatly exercising White House officials," who point out that The U. S. baseball league stand-the administration is within its rights in invoking Presidential ings on Monday last were:

powers to impose duties up to 50 per cent on goods from those Countries which, like France, pra W. L. Pettice tariff discrimination against 78 63 .595 the United States. 77 53 552

Pittsburg

National League.

New York St. Louis

The annual report states:- The profit made on the working Chicago of the Club during the year was Cincinnati $1,641.80. Bad debts written off Boston Amount to $568.24, and 10 per cent. Brooklyn for depreciation has been written Philadelphia off the Pavilion and Furniture.

The Accounts have been audited by Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and; Matthews.

New York

75 55 .677 The comment" adds that if

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“TELEGRAPH" FOOTBALL

COMPETITION.

PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY FOR EASY FORECASTS.

The "Hongkong Telegraph" offers a prize of $50 to the readers who send in twelve correct forecasts of the results of the English and Scottish Football League matches (to be played on Saturday next, September 17th). set out in the Coupon below. No goal scores are required; only forecasts showing wins or draws.

In the event of no reader forecasting all twelve matches, a prize of $25 will be given to the reader who sends in the greatest number of correct forecasts; and In the event of two or more readers sand- ing in an equal high number, the prize of $25 will be divided.

"Read the Rules below and follow them carefully:-

Rules of Competition,

1. All forecasts must be contained on coupons cat from the "Hongkong Telegraph," the name of address of the entrant to be plainly printed in block letters in ink.

on оде

2. All envelopes must be addressed. 77 68 570 France persists in the demand that to the "Hongkong Telegraph," 1/3,

and

marked 61 68 473 commercial treaty negotiations Wyndham Street,

"Football Competition" on the front, 55 74.426 ahould be based. on complete

with sender's name (without address) United States 56 78 418 reciprocity, the

on the back.. 48 85 367 would probably reply that they are

8. Any number of attempts may not authorised to negotiate tariff American League.

rates, which are fixed by Congress.be sent in, but a separate coupon must

Meantime a Parls aemi-official be used for each attempt. WL Pct. message

declares that France 4. The prize of $50 will be award- 96 The Membership of the Club Philadelphia

40706 enforces a general tariff equiva-ed to the competitor who sonde in

twolve correct forecasts 57578 lent to four times the minimum coupon. If there is no correct fore stands at 298 as against 936 Detroit

71 63 530 rates against countries which have cast of all twelve matches, a prize year ago. During the year 60 new Washington

70 64 522 not concluded a commercial agree of $25 will be awarded to the com members were selected, 36 mem-Chicago

65 69 485 ment with her, but in order to petitor who sands in the greatest hers have resigned and 61 names Cleveland

60 76 444 order to demonstrate her goodwill, number of correct forecasts on one were removed on account of de- St. Louis.

54 80403 she has decided that, "pending coupon. In the event of more than partures from the Colony, and for Boston

44 90 328 negotiations, she will grant the one competitor forwarding an equal other rensons.

New York, Sept. 10-Pittsburg United States immediately most winning number of forecasts, the Your Committee record with retained its lead in the National favoured-nation, treatment, and $25 will be divided equally between deep regret the deaths of Messrs. League today with a victory over will grant the

such competitors. No competitor, unprecedented G. IV. Avenell, C. W. Alexander, E. Philadelphia, 4 to 0. The Giants advantage of a rebate of 50 per than one share of the prize.

however, will be entitled to more A. Herbert and J. S. Gibson.

loosened their grip on second cent. on the new rates.-Reuter's During the season under replace with a loss to the Chicago | American Service. view, the Club met with varying Clubs, while St. Louis moved up fortune, on which the departure closer to second place with A

TO DAY.

AFFAIR ON S.S. SAI ON.

5. All forecast coupons must reach the "Telegraph" office not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Saturdays, Coupons received after that time will

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH? FORECAST COMPETITION.

Matches to be played on Sep- tember 17th!--

DIVISION L

V

T

Birmingham Bury Wednesday V

Cardiff Sheffield U. Bölton W.

DIVISION II.

V

Hull

Preston N.E. v

Luton

S. Shields Port Vale

DIVISION III. (SOUTH).

Coventry

Accrington

V

DIVISION III. (NORTH),

New Brighton v

:

Brentford Plymouth

Darlington Halifax

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Hamilton Dundee Falkirk

Name

6. The resulta of each week's Competition will be announced in the "Telegraph" of the Fridays follow- Address ing the dates on which the matches: are played..

for Home of several prominent triumph over the Brooklyn Robins, IN CANTON FROM DAY be disqualified. playing members had considerable 5 to 2. The Boston and Cincin- influence. For the fifth succes- natl game was called off on ac- sive season, the First XI renched count of rain. the Final of the Senior Shield

In the American League, Wa Competition, but were defeated by shington and Chicago broke even the K.O.S.B. The Reserve in a twin bill played on the lat- reached the final of the Junior ter's lot. The White Sox won the Shield Competition and were de-first game, G to 5, and lost the feated by the K.O.S.B. Reserves, nightcap, 11 to.1. The Athletics Three teams were entered in the beat Detroit,.6 to 4, and the Yanks Hongkong League, the First and nosed out a victory in their game Second teama occupying third with the Browns, 1 to 0. The place in their respective divisions. game was the tightest of he day. The 3rd Xi, while more successful Cleveland beat Boston, 3 to 1. than in the previous year, failed to complete its fixtures.

The ground is in excellent con- dition, having been thoroughly rested since June, and, where. necessary, returfed,

DEMPSEY-TUNNEY FIGHT.

BOTH IN HARD TRAINING.

Chicago, Sept. 10.

The Tunney-Dempsey heavy- weight championship fight on Thursday next, Sept. 22 will start about 9.45 p.m. daylight saving time, or about 7,45 p.m. Hongkong time, Tex Rickard, the promoter, announeed today. He said that if the weather is threatening the fight may begin at 9 o'clock.

be:

THE MACAO RACES,

SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME.

Cowdenbeath

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St. Johnstone

St. Mirren

No. 3.

Date

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7. Competitors who have forwarded eight or more correct forecasts must Canton, Sept. 15. send in claims for the prize. Enve- Quite a little excitement was lopes containing such claims must be caused here last evening when some marked "Football Claim" and must people off the s.s. Sai On attempted reach this office not later than the to smuggle a quantity of salt which the matches are played, fail-coupon which, from any cause,

Wednesday following the dates on 9. No match contained in the ashore. The affair has been kept ing which they will not be considered. played to a finish will be counted. as quiet as possible by the Custom No prize will be awarded for which a 10. No member of the "Telegraph" officials and others concerned, 80 claim has not been made.

staff will be permitted to compete in much so that has been a little 8. The Telegraph" will accept no this competition, difficult to verify the following ic-responsibility for the loss or

11. The Editor's decision must be count of the trouble.

delivery of coupons. No correspon accepted as finol on all points, in dence or interviews will be entered diaputo in connexion with the Com into concerning this Competition. petition.

As far as can be ascertained the facts are these: A Chinese Cus- toms officer was on duty on this vess sel, which was moored at her wharf, We are in receipt of the follow-early in the evening, somewhere ing additional details as to Sun- about 7.00 p.m., and was instru- day's race programme at Matao. mental in frustrating plans to The events, with distances, will smuggle the commodity stated. There were two of the Customs staff on watch apparently and the first officer mentioned gave instruc- tions to his junior to keep a vigil- ant lookout and report any further Those attempts at smuggling. concerned, sald to include members of the crew, resented this and a Inrge number of them closed in upon the officials and threatened them with violence, so much so that the first officer was forced to take refuge in a cabin belonging to one of the ship's officers.

Novices' Race (3 furlongs). Trial Plate (1⁄2 mile), Shanghai Plate (5.furlongs). Far Eastern Plate (6 furlongs). Monte Carlo Stakes (Once round) Autumn Selling Plate (3 fur-

longs); Consolation Plate (3 furlongs). Mafoo Race (1⁄2 mile).. On the return trip from Macao, on the s.s. Lungshan, the "Foot- warmers" orchestra will entertain the excursionists.

FILIPINO BOXER'S

SUCCESS.

FERNANDEZ BEATS CLEVELAND MAN.

Dempsey returned to active training to-day after going to argu- court yesterday to hear ments in the petition of B. C. Clements for an injunction against the Tunney-Dempsey fight on the grounds of a prior contract with Dempsey. Clements alleged that he has the former champ's signa- ture to fight Harry Wills. The court took the ease under "advise-

Chicago, Sept. 9-Young Fer- ment until Monday. Dempsey

nandez, of Manila, to-night scored didn't testify.

his third straight victory in the Another of the challenger's ac- tivities today included that of American ring by taking a verdict being made a chief in the Piguniver Johnny Farr, of Cleveland, in a sensational 10 round fight. Indian tribe. A delegation from Fernandez was outweighed five Glacier National Park visited the ex-champion. and conducted the pounds by his opponent. ceremonies. The delegation was headed by Chief Two Guns White- head on the American buffalo five- cent piece. Dempsey, who claims that the blood of the Utah Chero- kees flows in his veins, joined in the ceremonial dance.

HOME FOOTBALL.

LEAGUE SECOND DIVN. RESULT.

London, Sept. 15. The only match of the English League to-day, in the Second Division, resulted as follows:.

Eventually

news of this state of affairs was forwarded to European officials, who together with a searching party, boarded the vessel. The Chinese customs officer Avas imme- diately released. Whether seizure of salt was ultimately made has not been disclosed.

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This morning an attempt was to be made to arrest the leader of the gang, but the matter is to be inves tigated further. The Sai On has not left for Hongkong at her usual time.

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MARK YOUR ENVELOPES "FOOTBALL ON THE FRONT, AND WRITE YOUR NAME (WITHOUT ADDRESS) ON THE BACK OF THE ENVELOPE.

Strike out the teams which you think will lose, but make no marks in respect of matches which you think will be drawn.

If you forecast eight or more results correctly on one coupon, don't forget to make a claim not later than the Wednesday following.

Watch the "Telegraph" on Fridays for results.

CARGO LOSSES IN AUSTRALIA.

BRITISH SHIP-OWNERS'

CHARGES.

CONTEMPTIBLES ARE

TOO POOR!

WHY PARIS VISIT IS NOT

MADE.

London, Aug. 23.

London, Aug. 22. " tralian and New Zealand shipping Contemptibles' are shy of visiting The extent of pillnging "on Aus- "The only reason why the 'Old services is amazing.

France la that they cannot afford

with

Australia

em-

can."

because the

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A report of a sub-committee of it," says General Sir Ian Hamilton, ship-owners, merchants, chambers in a letter to the Daily Mail. of commerce, and protection and! The American Legion," he indemnity associations, gives some adds, "are able to enjoy themselves on overtime pay, but the British startling figures.

ex-servicemen are largely on half- The most startling discovery is pay, or no pay Their coats are that 80 per cent. was lost by one not good enough to be seen on the of the indemnity associations in Champs Elysees. the round voyage. Cargo claims "Whether or not the Americana · Later. in three years rose 60 per cent, won the war, they certainly won The 8.3. "Sai On left Canton at in the Australian and New Zealand by the war, while we lost by the 9.30 this morning, and further re-trade.

war. A visit on a large scale la ports concerning the salt smuggling episode are now to hand. The. The number of ships carrying unlikely, but we will do what we leader of the gang, said to belong cargoes, on which this associa- "The British Legion will enter- to the crew, has not been arrested, tion's figures were based, totalled

tain Major-General Pershing, and 43 it is discovered that the salt that 742, of which only 50 were exclu- 270 American Legionaries in Lon- he intended landing was of very sively engaged in Australian and don on October 6, but this may small quantity. The police did put New Zealand trade. Shipowners be eclipsed by the glitter of the

pald in an appearance on the wharf trading

Parisian pageant. Nevertheless, with the intention of arresting him £276,000 in claims in the past three we will watch the Americans"

Further figures, but stayed their hand.-A Special years. Correspondent,

braging 110 steamers, show that march to the Arc de Triomphe warmest sympathy, claims average 2.. 2d. per ton of with the

at proceedings pillagable cargo.

The amounts which nine lines Luxembourg in July. when the paid for pillaged or short-landed Allied ex-service delegates met tho goods were 1924, £41,723; 1926, Austrians and Germans, and pass- ed a resolution sternly condemning £50,154; and in 1926, £42,368.

the employment of force for More Than Elsewhere..... aggression, will save such joyous

demonstrations from misconcep-2 "One line'e figures," says the tion. The Luxembourg resolution veport, "show conclusively that is going to be the turning point in pillage on the Australian trade is the evolution of the human race." It is announced in London that

greater than on others." the Australian Tariff Board has Another line reports the loss of reported that rice-growing in Aus-14.15 pence per ton on homeward

The Osservatore Romano, the tralia is a commercial proposition cargo from Australia, compare official Vatican orgun, states t

points out that 2,000 with 1.3 pence from the East.

the Murrumbidgee

Seven Sydney importing firms night that the Vatican has ac championship polo contests, start- last year produced över 15,000 set down their Losses in 1925 at cepted the offer of financial help. made by the Carnegie Foundation 17.-Reuter's American Service. tons, whereas at least 40-£5,600, and in 1926 at £7,000. The for the reorganisation of the 000 acres in this area alone report points out that merchants Vatican library. The library, could be utilised, capable of pro-who have adopted metal seals on states the Osservatore, has been The Malayan A. A, A. champion-

ducing an excess over home needs. joints of caseboards are finding recently enriched by numerous Owing to continued ill health, ship meeting opened here on the

The Board recommends the pro-illage losses reduced. Padan to-day in fine wheather and Mr. F. S. Boyes, for many years vision of a deferred duty on un-

The report recommends that the donations, but no headway has before a good gathering, K. Vythi-Manager of the Union Insurance cleaned rice, in order to provide London Dommittee should remain been made with the unification of the catalogues. The Carnegie lingam, the Selangor runner, break- Society of Canton, Ltd., in Tokio, protection and assure growers of

In existence in order to consider ing two records, in the half mile has been compelled to resign and the whole Australian market, and further information; and suggests Foundation spontaneously offered and the quarter mile.

retires from the Society's acrvice also provide machinery to enable that the same bodies should form help, which has been willingly There were present the hon'ble as from the 30th instant. Mr. growers to compete with Eastern similar committees in the princi- accepted. Consultations are going Mr. W. Peel and Mrs. Feel, Sir Royes left Japan at the beginning markets. It expresses the opinion Henry Gompertz, and Mr. and Mrs. of the year and is at present re-that a duty of 74s./8d. a ton would pal ports of Australia and New on both in Rome and America to Lorule.

Partners Go Easy. The cut over Tunney's right ey sustained earlier in the week while sparring with Cluck Wig gins, has healed, but his sparring partners have been instructed not to direct their blows at the cham- pion's face. Tunney said that the layoff necessitated by the cut would not handicap his training. He said that he would do at least two days' boxing next week, and qult ring work on the 19th.

MALAYAN ATHLETICS.

TWO NEW RECORDS.

Kaula Lumpur, Sep. 9.

Fulham 2, Natts Forest 0.- Reuter

U.S. POLO-CONTESTS.

"BRITISH TEAM ENTERS.

New York, Sept. 15. The British polo team have entered for the American open ing at Meadowbrook on September

AUSTRALIA AS A RICE GROWER.

MAY COMPETE WITH ASIA.

and

on acres

London, Sept. 15.

laiding In Auckland, New Zealand. not be unreasonable.Reuter

Zealand to co-operate with London devise the best means to reorganise

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