THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIÍ, MONDAY, MAY
PERRY, AUSTIN AND HUGHES IN
AROUND THE LOCAL
SPORTS FIELD
WHY CHINESE
OLYMPIC FOOTBALLERS LOST
By "Veritas"
on
BIG MIXED DOUBLES
TENNIS MATCH TO-DAY
JUNIOR DIVISION.
YANKEE PITCHERS SWIPED
ST. LOUIS BÁG· 16 RUNS
TWO OTHER TEAMS BLANKED OUT
New York, May 27. The Yankees suffered another crushing defeat to-day, when they were beaten by St. Louis, who totted up 16 runs from 15 hits, as against the Yankees' mengre 56 | seven runs.
Not for years have local Chinese football teams suffered so many
son is now reaping 'a just reward. defenta, particularly in representa
the SEASON
The 1.R.C. could be a quiet, but tive games, as
perfectly confident tip for the concluded, and when recently Saturday
the victorious championship. Last. Olympic side returned to give an exhibition of their prowess against a Hongkong A. eleven, they had the mortification of again being the losing team. While admitting that the Chinese were without Their inspiration, Lee Wal-tong, it has also to be remembered that the winners were denied the services: of Mullane; Morrison, Podmore and Jones.
WHY THEY LOST.
Of course one does not have to search far to discover the reason Quite why the Olymple outfit lost.
apart from the display of Cord in goul, which has not been equalled during any time of the last eight months, the Chinese made the mis- "fancy tnite of preferring the
C.S.C.C. Recreio
C.C.C.
G1 K.B.G.C.
61 Yacht Club
+3
06 Electric
60
NEW OUTBOARD RECORD SET.
Garione, May 20 Count Theo Rossi Monte- lera broke the world apced record for outboard motor- boats with 12 litre gine capacity here yesterday, attaining an average speed of 233 miles per hour. Havas.
Police
stuff" against players who have not only come to recognise it a mile' off. | K.CC. but have also worked out very effective methods for its destruc- tion. In terms of scientific foot- ball, the Chinese were cleverer and more entertaining, but expressed in the language of gonis, which victory as against defeat,
means
the Association eleven were right airesti.
CORD'S GOALKEEPING.
Cord's goalkeepers for the win- nere was not only brilliant enough to bring the huge crowd to its Test time and again, but also to draw complimentary remarks from Mr. 1. K. Lo at the presentation following the
match. Soveral 'times Cord appeared to be taking extraordinary risks, and on the been face of it might have described as lucky to get away with his clearances; nevertheless it was noticeable that his timing was faultless, and that whether under the bar or several yards in front of his citadel, he absolutely confident.
IN THE FIELD.
Was
In the field, A. V. Gosano at left hack, Erncat Strange up forward and L. G. Robertson at half, play- ed finely for the Association, while for the Chinese, Tam Kong vak was a thrustful attacker, but badly supported, Leung Wing- chut was just Leung Wing-chui and. Wong Wing had his most unhappy match for months.
LAWN BOWLS.
Kowloon Bowling Green seniors are serenely pursuing a path of
JEWS TO REPRESENT GERMANY.
Athens, May_20. Germany will treat Jews on an equal footing in Berlin Olympic Games, according to German delegates to the In- ternational Olympic Con-
TRUSS.
Gorman Jows may also be included in the German team-Reuter.
uninterrupted victory, and con- tinue to head the first division
of the lawn bowls league as a resuit of a smashing win against Saturday. the, Civil Service on The champions were up on all three rinks, a true sign. of team work, balance and stability. forgut about Craigengower "A"
thel ignominious reverse at the hands of their colleagues a week previous and went to Taikoo to head all three rinks and win com fortably. Their less reliablo club- smates in the same division, ul- though at home, failed to stop. the Recreio from garnering points. There are still long faces to be Been at the KC.C., and the Police also beginning to wonder. what it feels like to win, althougli they were not engaged on Satur day.
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CIVIL SERVANTS SHOCKED As was anticipated, the Pollco helped themselves considerably by winning ngainst the Football Club, but it was ha dly expected they would benefit ne they did. at the exponse of the Civil Servico. But the "Servants" auffered their Arnt licking and as a result have to share the leadership: with tho. Polico and IRC. Incidentally the progress of the Sookunico Bowlers this year is worth noting,
Civil Service C.C. L'olice RC. Indian R.C. Yacht Club Hongkong Electric Kowloon B.G.C. Club de Recreio
Cralgengower CC. H.K. Football Club Kowloon C.C.
SENIOR DIVISION.
C.C.C. "B" K.U.G.C.
Kloon Docks
45 Recreio
en-
For tho first time for some period, there was some effective pitching done. Mungo blanked out Cincinnati Reds and Botts of Boston Braves did likewise to the Chicago Cubs. New York Giants were again beaten and St. Louis farther chalked Cardinals
up points.
:
Results As cabled by Renter follow.
(There were ten innings)
28, 1934.
THE LAST EIGHT
Cord Saver Again-Au asciting moment in the closing stages of Saturday's exhibition football match between the Chiners Olymple team and the H.K.F.A. Picture shows Cord saving from Tam Kong- pak, with FA, defenders packing the goal. (Photo: Mee Cheung).
Final Results Of Tenth Far Eastern
Championship Games
STANDINGS.
BASEBALL
1970
JOANN
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
R.
W.
L.
Pci.
H. E. Pittsburgh.... 7 12
Philippines
3
a (Tiod 1)
1.000
0
Japan
2
.667
China
4
,000
(Suhr homered twice)
FOOTBALL
New York 3
5
1
Pet.
59 LR.C.
04
(Odoul homered)
Gt Football Club
LEAGUE TABLE.
54
China
1.000
Cincinnati.....
0
G
1
Japan
333
(Mungo pitched)
Philippines
.333
4
1
*
Brooklyn
5 $
0
Netherlands Indies
1
333
1 X
(Koennecke and Lopez homered)
1 8
!
BASKETBALL.
W.
Pct.
り
Chicago.... 0
1
(Betta pitched)
Philippines
.750
Boston
6 9
0
China
.000
.200
(Berger homered)
Japan
TRACK.
St. Louis.....
6 12
2
Japan
50
Points
(Dean homered)
Philippines
38
Philadelphia
2 8
0
China
0
N. J.
0
Gh C.C.C.
#8
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
FIELD.
GD K.C.C.
Japan
51
Points
Taikoo Docks 50 C.C.G. "A"
80
Philadelphia
13
Philippines
F
Cleveland
12
China
LEAGUE TABLE.
(Hale homered)
N. 1.
KBG.C.
G
10
Cralgengower "A"
1 8
Washington
9 14
Chicago
6 11
1
Japan Philippines China
ALL-AROUND CHAMPIONSHIP.
19
Points
13
B
**
Boston
11
1
SWIMMING.
Detroit
12
Japan
GU
Points
2
New York
7
10
3
Philippines
St. Louis..
16
15 2
China
.N. 1.
D
VOLLEYBALL.
Philippines China Japan
W. 3
Pct.
.750 ..500.
.500
TENNIS.
W.
Pct.
2
.667
1
333
P.1. WINS OLYMPIC SHOOTING
Cralgengower "B"
E.S.C.C. Taikoo R.C. tecrele Kowloon Dockn K.C.C.
Police R.C.
LAWN TENNIS..
Teams in the "C" Division of the league have got their way, and
Olyer and Kuhle homered)
(Campbell and West homered).
RECORD
each one will now play-14 matches WORLD LAND-SPEED --
A supplement- instead of seven. ary list of fixtures will have to be drawn up, as the decision to roverse the ruling of the Executive not made antil Committee was
after the handbook had gone to Salduro Lake Suitable For
Sir M. Campbell
press. In the meantime, there is an absorbingly interesting match in the mixed doubles scheduled for this afternoon. The U.S.R.C.,
Now York, keenly seeking to regain the crown lost last year to the C.R.C.. Mr. W. E. Sturm, who is repre- meet the Kowloon Cricket Club in senting Sir Malcolm Campbell at the first of two matches. The Salt Lake City, says that the shore K.C.C. are also stronger this year of the great lake will meet the re- than for some time past, and with quirements for Sir Malcolm's at n victory over the champions al- tempt to improve on his own world ready to their credit, are looking lund speed record of 272.108 m.p.h. forward with quiet assurance to in August. the outcome of to-day's important encounter.
The
EXCELLENT LADIES.
United Services this year have very much strengthened by
This announcement follows the decision of the local body to try to. raise $10,000 4s guarantee for ex- penses.
Mr. Sturm says that the tentative
the inclusion of Mrs. Kayll, a player course will undoubtedly stand the of considerable experience and weight of Campbell's car going over
Against this the K.CC. it at 300 m.p.h. talent. enjoy the assistance of Mrs. Wilson.
Philippines Japan
Purifying Golf Language
NEW
ITALIAN; EDICT
London., May 17. · The Italian Golf Federation an- nounces that golf language must Ko and only pure Italian words be all. The used. This in not
The Salduro Lako bed where the Federation has issued new ordera who with Teddy Fincher, can be attempt will be made is a deposit of to all golf clubs throughout Italy ranked among the first three mixed hard packed natural mineral salts.
-alt the oldest were founded by doubles pairs in the Colony, Good This latest repont seems to dia-Britons and Americans-which form is also being shown by Miss pose of recent rumours that Sir are fraught with far-reaching Griffiths and Bertie Guest, and italcolm's next attempt would be is from these two pairs that the in South Africa-Reuter
consequences- to non-Italian play- K.C.C. hope to obtain the required
five sets.
Flying headeri-Tam Köng pak, famous for his kasdwork, literally.
takes a flying lean to beat opponents with his head during Saturday's.
етн
The new rulings provide:- 1-All club presidents, secre- taries, and coinmalttee members must be Italian.
2. No players may compete in Inter-club matches without the Federation's consent.
FOR FRENCH
TENNIS
TITLE
CRAWFORD ALSO WINS
ELIMINATION OF MCGRATH AND HARRY HOPMAN
:
Paris, May 27.
The first five to reach the quarter-finals of the Franch tennis championships compriso overseas compotitors, including three English- mon-Porry, Austin and Hughes. Crawford of Australia and Menzel of Czechoslovakia are the, other two players.
Two of Australia's leading ex- ponents, Vivian McGrath" and Harry Hopman were eliminated, McGrath failing to put any sort of fight against a deter- mined Menzel and Hopman being equally
overnwed against Fred Perry,
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Austin. fully recovered from a recent attack of gastric influenza, dominated H. Artens, the Aus- trian Davis Cup player, to win in straight sets (the second to love). and Hughes, benofitting from his In Australia tast experiences winter and more recently from tournament play in Egypt, accom- plished a first class performance in eliminating Hecht in acts,
four
CRAWFORD'S EXPERIENCE.
Jack Crawford had
M. Sleem, beaten by J. Crawford,
an - after winning the first not to love
expected experience against M. In the French tennis championships.
Steem, the Indian Davis Cup ro-
presentative. He lost the Brst sot to love, and was taken to twelve' games
in the third set, after J. F. CORNES IN A
which he ran away with the fourth, refusing to concede a game.
Indications are that England will have at least two representa- in the semi-finals, and as tives the draw has been seeded, Austin will very likely, moet Crawford for the first time since last year's Buropean Zotic flaal of the Dayle Cup.
The latest results are!
J. Crawford (Australia) beat
QUANDARY
REPRESENTATION » FOR EMPIRE GAMES
London,
J. F. Cornes, the former Oxford University President and British champion in 1932, la in a quandary He has returned home to England bas
M. Sleem (India) 0-6, 6-1, 7-5,9n leave from Nigeria, where ho
6-0
G. P. Hughes (England) beat H. Hecht 6-2, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
H. W. Austin (England) beat H. Artens (Austria) 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 R. Menzel (Czechoslovakia) beat V.McGrathTM (Australia) 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
T. J. Perry (England) beat H. Hopman (Australin) 6-2, 6-1 6-3.
BETTY NUTHALL OUT.
a business appointment and is wondering whether he should re- present India, Africa or Great Britain he is invited to compote in the British Empire Games in London next August.
-“I-am --kameron-leave for als-- months from Nigerin", Cornes said, "and I do not konw how I shall shape on a clader track. During, the next month or so I intend to have a few spins over the country Bear my home, and then I shall probably compete in the Southern Championships..
Miss Betty Nuthall, one of the official England lady representa-
"If I feel that I have recovered tives in the championships, was defeated in the third round by my form I shall enter the A.A.A. Sign. Valerio, Italy's leading championships, and then, of course, Philippines Beat China who won in straight sets I might be considered good enough
G-4, 6-1.
to take part in the Empire Games, but then comes the question, which Sign, Valerio has enjoyed sever-country shall I represent?
during al outstanding successes After being twice postponed on
on the "1 Avas born in India, and I am account of rain, the Olympic Rifle the spring tournaments
Riveira, and at Naples only a few resident in Africa, but practically match between the Philippines and
a triple all my running has been done in China was finally shot off at two weeks ago brought off
England. That is a little problem o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Motorbont and -Gun Club range.
be solved before I return to Nigeria and my work.”—Reuter,
1123-998
victory
She beat Fr. Ausgem, Germany's The Philippines won 1123 to 998. famous player in the women's Scores were as follows:
PHILIPPINES.
T. Kalaw, Jr. M. Gison
M. Nora, Jr.
381 379
363
1123
CHINA.
Young Wen-cheng Wu Shon-wen Chow Ming
353
334
311
908
the honorary citizenship of Menag- glo and Croce some years ago in: return for his services to the in- 3,-Clubs may not hold commit-Jabitants of those places. teo meetings without advising the f
It has Contrarily, in Germany Federation beforehand.
been decided that golf, although 4-Competitors in cup ties must not a German game, is to be popu. pay a special fee to the Federa-larised. There
only nifty tlon.
clubs in Germany, for golf there is a rich man's game. But times are to change.
6.-Nop-Italian players must pay a special tax, and obtain an Identity card before using italian,
CONTACS.
GERMANY'S IDEA.
are
singles final, and partnered by Fr. Aunвem won the ladies doubles against Sign. Luzzato and Sign. Orlandini (6-4, 6-4); while with W. Hines, she won the mixed doubles event, beating G. L. Rogers and Mille, Conquerque by 3-0, 6-3, 6-1.
Comfortable Davis Cup Victory
UNITED STATES WIN 5-0
BADMINTON
NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED
During the reception of tho Danish badminton team at Craig- side Hydro, Llandudno, before their match against Wales, Mr. F. W. Hughes, chairman of the Welsh Badminton Union, said that the draft Constitution of the now Badminton Federation had been provisionally.
Tho accepted. Fedoration would supersede the various badminton unions, and it there would be equality of re- presentation, Wales, for Instance, would have equal representation with England, although the Welsh union was the youngest of the British badminton unions,
NEW ASSOCIATION.
Wilmington, May 27. Canada failed to win a single rubber against Arnerica in the North American zone match of the Davis Cup, losing the last
A Northampton county bad-. "Golfors are not born, they are two singles rather easily.
minton association is to be formed. mude." any the National-Socialista,
Barlier George Lott and J. Van The county will be, in the samo and they have set aside a day as the "Day of German Golf." to de-lyn had made things certain for group as Derbyshire, Nottingham Recently, all club secretaries monstrate to the people how the the United States by beating Mar-shire Leicestershire, and Lin- cel Rainville and Martin in the colnshire, and the clubs affiliated will be: Peterborough, Kottering, wore British, and non-Italian mom-game should be played, bera ant on the committees and After that, all novices showing doubles 6-0, 6-4, 6-0.
Towcester, and Northampton tock great interest in the welfare particular talent are to be given Afterwards Lester Stoele ent (three teams). Mr. Gautrey of of their clubs. One British Pre-regulators is to be trained to 6-2, 6-3, and Frank Shields over-elected to the general committeo
and a a special corps Nunns in his second singles 4 the Peterborough club) has sident has been allowed to remain of
of 22 players of Wyatt,
repel
invaders. Talks on came Watt-Just as comfortably by and the selection committee. The Cindy. Alfred abbin Golf xolf are to be broadcast, and the come at Just 45, com
Locreary of the Association will Clab, on Lake Como, the course price of equipment is to be re- and club-house being his property. duced. A set of German clubs The Federation has made this will cost less than half the price won by five matches to nil and the match secretary Mr
Restor Lexenation because he was
fof English onta;
The United States therefore be Mr. F. Rymill, of Northampton,
* Miller, of Kettering, S
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