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All-India

BREAKING RECORDS

SOME ACCIDENTAL BUT NURMI PLANNED HIS

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1932.

"Test" Team

We

We live in an age of thrills, but sometimes

fancy are getting no sated with sensa- tion that we are in danger of los- ing our responsiveness to any, ag-

complishment that is out of the ordinary writes Fred Dartnell

All the same, none of us beconte so blage that we cannot get a bit excited or elated when a new re cord is achieved.

It is natural for us to feel pleau- ed at the removal of the old re- cord. Yet some records have

been accomplished in circum-

Selected HOPE FOR

WORKMANLIKE TENNIS

SIDE

NO ARPARENT WEAKNESS

1

MUCH DEPENDS ON NAIDU

London, June 22.

The All-India Test team, to meet England at Lord's on Saturday,

as been selected as follows:

C. Naidu (Captain).

S. Wazir AR.

J. G. Navle,

J. Nhoomal,

S. H. M. Colah,

Amar Singh,

Jehangir Khan,

Nazir All,

P. E. Palia,

Lal Singh,

Mahomed Nissar.

S.R., Godambe is twelfth man. Reuter

WELL-BALANCED SIDE. There are

no xur

New Singapore

Champions

MISS

ENGLAND

ALTERATIONS TO MAKE HER

CHOON LEONG AND RECORD SPEED BOAT

LOONG CHONG

speed mark.

GREAT THINGS EXPECTED.

THE DAVIS CUP

SIGNIFICANCE OF

LACOSTE'S RE-APPEARANCE

ro-

Andro

tho

LACOSTE AMUSING HIMSELF.

Very significant. is the manner of Rene Lacoste's return to com- Lord Wakefield, builder and petitive lawn tennis. He Inst won owner of the new Miss England, the Wimbledon championship in third of her line, is disappointed 1928 and then retired from the Chun Choon Leong and Yong in his craft's failure to come up game with some little trouble with Loong Chong did not have much to the high speeds expected of her his lungs,

His entry for the Mens' singles difficulty in negotiating the last at Lake Garda. But he will spend hurdle for the Singapore Doubles more hundreds of pounds in re-in the French tennis champion- Championship when they met Roy modelling the hull and changing hip at Autell marked his

In the same "quarter as Smith and Dr. il. O. Hopiting in the mechanical construction and appearance. There he was drawn balance of the trim racing vessel. the final round at the S.C.C. the As for Kaye Don, the Intrepid Merlin and Sydney Wood, match resulting in a win for the pilot of the last two Miss Eng-present Wimbledon champion.

land's, the man who succeeded the Sixteen playern were graded for Chinese, 6-1, 7--5,

late Sir Henry Segrave, who died this sent and Larmte was not That was natural After their brilliant win over the day he made a world record in one of them. the Malayan title-holders, Kawa-Miss England 1, this veteran speed because he has no current record Jiri and Matsukawn, the S.C.C.driver believes that Miss England for seeding purposes. pulr were the favouriten for the will yet recapture the world; stances that have occasioned but

event, but on their form in the

But his attitude to inquiries A very little excitement. good

final it was difleulty to realise

has been significant. deal depends on the setting, you

"I cannot I could not help thinking know,

that it was the same pair. At no] Great things were expected of imagine why anyone can be moro of the difference in the circum-

true Miss England 111. She was equip-interested in me than in any one time did they show their istances altending the new mile re-

form. and frequently they made]ped with the same twin engines of the other non-seeded players. practically

"If I am playing in the singles (cord set up by R. H. Thomas at

under-which were in the unfortunate,

Miss England II's hull when she of the French tennis champion. the British Games meeting last prises in the composition of the mistakes due to faulty

team. It is well-balanced, work-standing. On the other hand the rank in the Detroit River. They ships it is just to amuse myself.” year and its removal by J. F. Love-alike, and fully capable of de Chinese played well and steadily are Schneider Trophy type Rolfs Yet the bly significance of this manding the very best from the throughout, got about the court Royce power plants. They de- great attempt at a come-back in English nominees.

with amazing agility, and im-velop between them over 4,000 the Challenge Round of the Davis Numerically speaklag. the inproved as the gaine proveeded. horsepower. In the main the last Cup in July. France will then de- Thomas did his record-breaking the English, for in addition

dians are stronger in attack than

two Miss England's were similar fend the trophy. RUNAWAY FIRST SET.

Now, with the immensely strong in construction. before nearly 50,000 spectators Mahomed Nissar, Jehangir Khan

But the changes which were challenge from America and the Stamford Bridge, and,

The rat set was 11 the vast majority of those who and C. Naidu, the visitors can call victory for the Chinese with the made in the hull of the new craft chance of Great Britain's bid

upon useful change bowlers S.C.C. couple finding their form apparently did not improve her. being even bolder than last saw him run were unaware that Amar Singh, Nazir Ali and P. Enty in the 6fth game when Smith She did not make the speed her the French hold

the cup, anything unusual was afoot, just a few were in the secret

Against this England has got in some splendid work at the elder sister made when she was with Jean Boroira slowly losing Kaye Don his best form. seemed none too Thomas was going out lor

3. R. Brown, HWV. Robins, Vece. het. The other games were easily tried at Lake Gardu. new and Bowes. figures. There was tremendous

obtained by Choon Leong and his was surprised and a little angry. happy.

That is what Iles behind sought permis- Upon Naidu, rests not only the partner. excitement, of course,

who 30 frequently e immediately nish of the race, when it becue rares of captaing, but the chief being presented with easy kills, aion to have the craft taken back Lacoste's presence in the Franch England to make rertain championships. And the Frenchi hopes of the visiting team. His It is to their credit that they took to obvious that Hill's previous reform to date has indicated that all the chances offered them, but changes in her design.

peoplo do not want a lot of pub. card was in danger, and the fire is one of the most brilliant it was more by their opponents" Lord Wakefield agreed at once. Tielty-just yet. They want just tish hampion had a great ova tion from the crowd as he broke all-round cricketers to have visit mistakes that they took the art so Kaye Don himself will superlato be sure about Lacoste's 1932

ed England. At the end of

last easily than by their own good tend the building of the remodel-match-play. His month he enjoyed an average of play.

led Miss England 111. Then he stood the test. Only a handful of athletic en-60.56 for six complete innings.

will go out after that record Comi-

DAVIS CUP FATE. thusiasts saw Lovelock's wonder-and had also taken a number of

The fast two gatnes of the second modore Gar Wond of America re- ful feat of covering the mile in wickets.

set were shared. Smith and Hop-cently regained. Commodore

Consequently people have with- 4min. 12see. Three watches held

kins led 40-love in both, but allow-Wood's record is 11.71 miles per uessed one quarter after another by experiences timekeepers made) The Indians are very

comfore the Chinese to win the serond hour. The former Miss England's in the newspaper world avoiding Lovelock do a shade inside thescitably off for batsmen, for in addi,jone. They also lost the third, but best mark was 110,28.

lock at Oxford recently,

RECORD UNWITTINGLY

BROKEN.

the worsted,

although!

Palin.

that!

Bear the

BATTING STRENGTH.

to

number

RA

runaway

upon

year

practice form

the big story of Lacoste's come- figures, but they will serve and

back. The fate of the Davis Cup are not likely to be beaten easily tion to Naide, there is Wazir Ali, in the fourth Smith got in some

depends mainly upon the achieved unless Thomas himself puts up a

Amar Singh, Nazir Ali, P.E. Palia good work at the net and equalled

Smith served the post-war lawn tennis. Your after success of Lacoste at Auteil. He fresh record.

He is in wonderful and Jal Singh, all of whom are matters up.

but here the Chinese sixth.

got year

the four leading French was in the same half as F. J. form and it is not impossible.

capable of gearing any

undertook another love game They went on playera

the trans-Perry. These two have nover of runs. Lovelock had no idea of doing) Lal Singh, who is well known to lead 6--2, but Smith and Bop-Atlantic trip to get experience of met, for Perry's star emerged anything phenomenal when he in Hongkong, and who made

kins gave their best display of the the keen racket work in the after the disappearance of this starled the race.

Nowhere else inį Frenchman, His chief mod auspicious start to the tour, has match to win the next three games United States.

It is a remarkable thing wint bad lost so many events against an all-round player of proved

as one of irritation that Oxford lately lost his touch, but he is succession to draw level at five- those days could they have sharp

jall. it appeared that this was the jened their medicine. Then came great national Importance is turning of the tide, but the the great reward and they cap-placed by all Continental coun- the A.A.4. team and he thought itability, and can be expected to Chinese fought hard, and took the tured the Davis Cup from Amerlen.tries on the Davis Cup competi about time that the Varsity won pull his weight in the Test Match, 11th and 12 games for set and And Paris has been its home overtlon; the French team spirit has

PRCU. That is why he kept urg- The Indians have demonstrated ing his Oxford pacemaker to to their powers of

match.

been the most marked feature of faster in the first quarter of and given a fast wicket

quick scoring. should afford the Lord's crowd a rare treat when they go to the crease. In the field they are tireless and

mile.

AMAZING NURMI

are

I suppose Nurmi was the most their bowlers are stout-hearted amazing record-maker the world and enterprising. has ever seen. Records were not; Unless the wicket ix sticky. accidental or circumstantial with offering assistance to the spin Nurmi. but just a matter of de-howlers, England may find them- liberate intention and enlculation.selves hard put to dislodge the He knew to the smallest fraction visitors, especially if they of what he was capable and he fortunate in the spin of the coin had an uncanny knowledge of and secure first knock, SHICH. He set up many records inj the Olympic Games against the greatest runners in the world, and

believe it is a fact that in each! case Nurmi predicted almost to second the time in which he in- ! tended to create the new records.

Lady Swimmer's New Record

Yard Back Stroke in 2min. 35.3-5

By the way, I hear that H.S.] Townsend, the old Oxford Blue, who has been staying in Switzer 220 land. is going to turn out shortly. He has been training over Theres but found the roads very bad.

New York, June 14. He promises to beat his old rival,

Miss Eleanor Holm, a charming; lampson, in the 880 yards this 18 year old young lady and one summer, but I think he is a bit of of the greatest feminine swim- an optimist. Hampson will defermers in America's sporting his his supreme effort until the Olyntory, established a new world re- pic Games, but it is quite on the cord to-day for the 220 yards back- cards that before going there he stroke, doing the distapes in 2 may shake up. Dr. Peltzer's Bri- minutes 35 3-5 seconds. tish--and the world's amateur Eleanor, who was a member of.

record of 1 min. 51 3-5 soca.

ROAD RACING IN ENGLAND

FAMOUS MOTORISTS PUSHING

FORWARD SCHEME.

the U. S. Olymple team in 1928. will again represent America in this year's Olympic Games. She stands only 5 feet 2 inches, weighs about 112 pounds and is extremely · vivacious. She displays an en- chanting smile offset by two rows! of delightfully proportioned teeth. |

Since the 1928 Olympics she has gone after success, hat despite this no trace of arrogance or Sir Malcolm Campbell, Earl "side" is discernible in her, She Howe, Sir Honry Birkin and other is as popular with the girls as famous motorists are pushing for- with the boys. ward a scheme to make possible At various times Miss Holm has road racing in England. The law held metropolitan' championships forbids these events.

in every style of swimming. Bo- Gopsall Park, a 1,100 aere cause of her versatility, the med estate in Leicestershire, has been ley relay races where all three acquired and the plans include the types of swimming are used, aro Inying down the best motor rond particularly adapted to her skill. track in the world. The scheme Four years in a row she won the is being backed by the motor-car National Medley diadem indoors manufacturers who have boen and out, and three outdoor and handicapped in the past by lack of two indoor backstroke titles were suitable facilities for obtaining hers as well. In 1931, the Athletic road racing data.

Almanac lists her for 28 national W. II. Hutchinson, the famous marks, many of them virtually engineer, lo promoting the acheme.world standards. The road track will be put at the Miss Holm preform the back- disposal of motor manufacturers stroke. Her greatest ambition fa and periodical race meetings. will to win the 100 metre backstroke be held there. Thero will be noth-title in the Olympics this year. ing freakish about the course but At the tender age of 14, she was the recognized road hazards will finalist in this event bo present.

Amsterdam Olymples.

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