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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1934.

"BODYLINE" BOWLING LEGISLATION REJECTED

This is how Bradman lost his wicket in the second innings of time Test match at Lord'i. Ha rkied a bali fram Verity and Ames took an only catch.

ATTEMPTS ON ROAD CYCLING RECORDS

EXCELLENT: PERFORMANCES BY H.K. ́ CYCLING CLUB MEMBERS

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COMPARE WORTHILY WITH FIGURES ESTABLISHED IN SHANGHAI

The first unpaced road time trials arranged by the Hongkong Cycling Club took place on Wednesday evening over the Castle Peak Road, three aspirants to record honours being timed over various distances by Mr. E. Muans,

on

The results show that the riders | distance originally Blood at 59 found

the course rather difficult mins. 15 Rece. but was finally for real speed, and a hard ground lowered to 63 mins. 29 acca. Kentes wind faced the return trip holds the present Northern Ire- also slowed the times. Under the land record for the distanco with circumstances, therefore, mert-fa ride of 50 mins, 33 secs, which Larious performances were record-¦

ed.

Starting at 0.20 p.m. Mr. C. Rënd commonced his trial of 26 miles; Mr. J. Coles followed at 5.22 p.m. for a 6 miles dash; the third rider, Mr. H. A. G. Kentes, scheduled ↑ for 20 miles and started at 6.23

p.m.

Indientea that he is still as speedy

18 ever,

Mr. Rend's Inte start was chiefly responsible for his very moderato time of 1 hour. 41 mins, 41-2/5 seca, for the 25 miles telp. His average works out at only 14.75 m.p.h, It should be considered, however, that there was much de- Coles was first to complete his lay due to the covering of almost distance and succeeded in return- half the distance in darkness, and ing a time of 14 mins, 47 secs, for as this latter section was against the 6 miles. His average speed wind the conditions were suf- was 20.27 m.p.h. At 3 miles he Belent to deter the stoutest hard- was checked at 8m. 54s, which rider in his initial time trial. At indicates

that there was no Shanghai the first 26 miles record slackoning over the list acction of 1 hour, 14 mins. 10 secs, was despite the contrary wind. The eventually lowered to 1 hour 7 Grat timo recorded for this dis- mina, 4 seca. tance, at Shanghal was 14 mins. 46 seca, but at the present it stands at 12 mina, 31 secs.

FURTHER ATTEMPTS.

Further attempts have been do- initely arranged 10 take place next week as under:-

10 miles-Mr. J. Coles. 25-miles-ðir. T. Wallis,

30 miles-Mr. H. A. G. Keates.

KEATES' FINE RIDE. Keates was next to finish hay- ing taken only 58 mins. 0-4/6 sech. for 20 miles-to-averago -20.03 m.p.h. At 21⁄2 miles Coles was passed by Keates who went on to It is probable that Mr. C. Read overhaul Read in 4% miles. The will attempt the establishment of ex-Irish speedman was recording 15 miles gures. M. E. Munna 20m, 25. at the halfway point; will again be in charge of timing indicating a slightly faster re-arrangements, with other cyclists turn into the wind of 28m 58-1/58. assisting at the tuching The Shanghai record for this checking points.

and

Astounds

Baer Fight Film Astounds British Boxing Critics

Every boxing critle in London

who his seen the Carnera-Baer

fight him is bewildered by the de- FAMOUS HORSE

claton which gave Baer the title.

Baer won the first and the 11th rounda.

Otherwise he gained scarcely volut

Nine rounds Carnera won by clean, decisive boxing.

For nine rounds his mechanical piston-lko left knocked the con- celt off Baer'a faco.

But although Camera outboxed liis opponent and hit him whenever he wanted to, he did not seem to hurt

Carnora's blows

never ruftted

FORGOTTEN

JOCKEY MAKES A SENTIMENTAL PURCHASE

IMPRACTICABLE SAYS CRICKET CLUB CONFERENCE

INTIMDATORY BOWLING CONDEMNED

IN STRONG RESOLUTION

London, July. 25. "bodyline" bowling, and passed a NO CAUSE TO WORRY.. The Imperial Cricket Con- couched in most definite. terma in

The decision is tantamount to a ference has, prima facic, de-support of this attitude..

statement that legislation" cover- clared that it is impossible to The Conference, which, was Ing bodyline bowling is impossible.

"Bodyline". legislate against

under; the chairmanship of Lord Reflection does not suggest any bowling.

Cromer, stated that it considered other alternative to the Australian Any decision as to An attempt by Austrín to any form of intimidatory bowling proposal. obtain approval of a new lawan offence against the spirit of whether a bowler bowling fast leg- whereby a bowler, deemed to be the game, and strongly advised theory was menacing the batsmen! to die would have to be left to the bowling in a manner intimidat-controlling

countenance such forma of umpires, and the Conference con- ing to batsmen, is penalised, was bowling.

sider the onus to be too, severe. rejected by the Conference to.

However, it is unlikely that this The resolution, which was undecision will encourage the develop. day.

animously passed read:

ment of "bodyline" bowling. It

The Australian representatives brought forward for consideration A now law that umpires should no- ball a bowler if he was considered | to be intimidating batsmen, but the Conference voted against it, deeming Impracticable.--Renter.

STRONG RESOLUTION.

Nevertheless, the Conference

itself showed

to be completely opposed to the practice

of

bodies

Woodfull was nearly caught by Hammond when this picture was taken,

but the Gloucester all-rounder fail in trying to hold the ball,

Aussies' Holiday Cricket

IN FORM

"That this conference affirms has found general disfavour," due principle already laid down by mainly to the unfriendly feeling it FLEETWOOD-SMITH M.C.C. that any form of bowling has croated among cricketers and which is obviously a direct at-jericket bodies. tack by bowler upon batsman The critics are unanimous that would, be offence against "badvilne", bowling Is dead, and spirit of game. This conference this. probably influenced the Con is further of the opinion that ference as much as anything else in controlling bodies of cricket deciding to reject Australia's pro- would not permit or countenan-posed legislation. You can't legis- ce such

from of howlinglate for something which doesn't

exist. British Wireless.

MAGNIFICENT RECOVERY

AMERICA IN THE

DAVIS CUP

Australian's Defeated On The Post

(By "Veritas").

One of the finest demonstrations of fight- ing tennis over seen in international matches has put the United States into the challenge round of the Davis Cup.

Australia's Red Letter Saturday turned to Black Wednesday yesterday, when first Craw- ford, and then McGrath bowed to the violent brilliance of the American aces of the court, and so lost the opportunity of a life-time to become challengers to Britain.

Crawford made a truly great, BATTLE OF WITS AND SKILL. but unavailing attempt to turn the tide. Taking the court yes battle of wits and skill before the

Albell there WBB

terrific terday facing two-oots deficit

issue WAB settled. Yesterday ngainst Sydney Wood,

fourth stanzas, only to TILLI up

habits, rapidly vottled down, and

tough to win the third and Crawford, contrary to his usual against a rejuvenated opponent in playing masterly tennis, captured the fifth set and to collapse before the third set. an onslaught of avithering drives, fourth, but Crawford remained on Wood recovered slightly in the whose low trajectory and speed

top, forcing the American intu

off the ground, made them well

nigh unanswerable,

The result provided a sufficient inspiration to Frank Shields, who swopt Vivian McGrath off

the court In the final match of the

series.

WELL-DESERVED.

No one will begrudge America her victory, nor question its Seven years ago Cap-a-Pls set merits. Morally beaton after los- the British racing world talking ing the first two rubbers

on

by winning Ave races in three Saturday last, the New World weeks. Ho crowned this by runs players returned to give spectacu

ing away with the £1,200 Ebor far displays of tonnis.

errors by means of fine all-court! strokes of perfect length and cunningly-concealed direction.

With the players two sets all, and Crawford playing well within himself, while Wood was still try- ing to command control, the tension was near to breaking point.

Crawford cracked, and Wood, immediately seizing the opportunity, began to regain lost form. His driving became weapons of attack, and obtain- Ing great speed from shots which continually Hipped the top of the net. he forged in to take a row of points, and final-

the set at 6-2,

ly

After this it was all over bar the

BY

COMPLETE RESULTS.

Here are the complete details of the match, which have been cabled by Reuter.

· SATURDAY. J. Crawford

(Australia)

beat F. X. Shields (U.S.) '0-1, 6-2, 12-10.

(Australia)

V. McGrath bent S. B. Wood (US) 5-6, 6-4, 1-7, 9-7.

MONDAY,

GM. Lott and L. Stoefen (S.) beat 3. Crawford and A. Quist (Australla), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.

WEDNESDAY.

S. B. Wood (US) beat J. Crawford (Australia) 6-3, 9-7. 4-6, 4-6, 6-2.

FX. Shields-(U.S.) heat V. McGrath (Australia) 6-4,| 0-2, 0.4.

were

London, July 25. Durham, the Minor Ciunties team

outplayed by tho! Australians at Sunderland to-day. Fleet-Smith played havoc with the home hatamen when they the took first occupation of crease, and with an analysis of: 7 for 21, sent them back for 73.

The Australians batted in care- free manner, hitting up 210 for the loss of three wickets.

Brown was in good form, but had the bad luck to miss his century by three runs.

GENTLEMEN v. PLAYERS,

The Players had Arst use of tho wicket at 'Lord's to-day! against the Gentlemen, but only fared moderately, being dismissed for 263.

Leyland and Ames were leading run-scorers,

the Yorkshireman i hitting up 80, and the wicket- keeper helping himself to 76.

F. . Brown of Surrey bowled consistently well, and deserved batter figures than 4 for 106.

Before the close, the Gentlemen Rcored 86 without loss, being 228 with all wickets intact.- Reuter,

WORLD'S RECORD

NEW MARK SET BY-

U.S. RUNNER

Ben

Stockholm, July 25, Eastman, the famous world's record now

over 500 The complete debacle of the metres today, when he covered the young Australian was something distance in 1 minute 2 4-6th stirring recovery. of an anticlimax after Crawford's seconde..

He lowered the previous record In two days time the challenge made by Tavernaria, the Italian

round starts, and some of the in 1929, by one-fifth of a second. greatest tennis of all time is the Italian's time being 1 minute promised. As Australia looked 3 seconds. Reuter. to Crawford, so England will look has fulalled every expectation. to Perry, the young player who

If England is to retain the Cup she will pretty certainly have to rely on winning three singles. This is, at any rate, her chief hope. Both Perry and Austin are rested after their strenuous Wimbledon campagins, and should be able to take the court quietly con- Ottent In the knowledge of past achievements.

THE DOUBLES QUESTION.

non-

GLADIATORIAL COLLEGES

• NURSERIES FOR PROFESSIONALS

Chicago, July 19. Distressed over the marked short-

THROW-IN LAW REVISED.

Alterations affecting thrown- in and when a player has left the field have been made to the laws or football, by the International | Football Association Board.

Under the alteration, a goal shall not be scored from a throw- in, and the thrower shall : noi again play the ball until it has been played by another player.

In connocilon with a player leaving the fold, Law 12 has been altered: "That a player. having left the field of play through this For any other cause, or a player joining his team after play, hwa commenced, may only enter the Geld when the ball has ceased to be in play, and must report to the referee,"

"Another alteration to Law 12 is that a player returningția the Beld of play, or a player joining his team after "play his-com- menced, without reporting to the referee' should be cautioned. . If he commita a more, Important Renco apart from that he should be penalized according to the law.

FINISHED WITH BASEBALL?

FUTURE OF EARL COMBS

SERIOUS EFFECT OF INJURY

New York, July 25.

It is now stated that as....n result of his serious injury sta- tained yesterday, Earl Combs, New York Yankees' veteran outfielder will possibly be out of baseball for good, and cer- tainly for the rest of the season. The Major League programmes were reduced to-day owing to rain affecting several matches in the National League.

Cincinatti Reds scored a double

header victory over Boston in the only National encounter staged,

and the Yankees regained some last ground by nosing out St. Louis Browns. Smart pitching by Earnshaw Baw the Senators blanked out against Chicago Red Sox.

Full scores as cabled by Reuter follow.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Washington (Earnshaw pitched)

Chicago

Boston

Detroit

Philadelphia

Cleveland

(Averill homered)

413

9 0

7 12.2

3 11 1

8. 110.

New York......5 8 1 (Lazzor) and Byrd homered). St. Louis

4 9.2

NATIONAL LEAGUE,

(Hafey: homerod) Boston

(Whitney homerod)

Ofcinnati (Hafey homered) Boston

age of pitching talent, the major baseball leagues are conducting an. Mr. Roper-Barrett, the

unprecedented raid of the colleges playing captain will probably be this year in search of promising major Handicap at York--the only three-

faced with a problem similar to players. Scouts of the year-old to do so since the hyar.

They were always in the happy

that which confronted Mr leagues already have signed up more position of knowing that the Since then things have not fared doubles was a cinch. Even 80.

Youdale. What shall be the than a score of the foremost players doubles combination?

on the college diamonds, most of the loss of both matches on thời

them Baer's hair, though he appeared to well with him.

The best available is, of course,kely prospect has been overlooked. ors, and hardly a single pitchers have opportunity enough to knock

Last month at Folkestone he first day was enough to upset the shouting. It was generally felt

Perry and Hughes, but to play him out in every, round, declares Anished hopelessly laat in the £150 balance of any icam, and their that the onus placed on young Perry is again, to wosken the Connie Mack, rebuilding the Frank Waters in the Sunday Stayera Selling Handicap.

recovery speaks volumes for the McGrath would be too heavy a

Cincinnati strength of the singles. If they Philadelphia Athletics, has had his He was put up for auction after fighting spirit which has always burden, especially faced by such strike top form Porry and Hughes scouts out on diligent searches ever Express-

The announcer began the extra- the race. Among the handful of characterised American tennis, a doughty fighter as Shields, and

are capable of beating Stocken and since the first ball was pitched in ordinary fight in an extraordinary spectators round the sale ring was Mr. Youdale, the Australian 80 it proved..

Lott, but it is doubtful whether it college baseball this year. So far way. He introduced Boer as "The Tommy Weston, who had ridden team mannger, will probably face SHIELDS' SERVICE. Californian Adonis, on whom we him

is worth the risk of overplaying they have picked up several good- Old Clumphe,

to his

a barrage of criticism for, allow-

England's leading exponent.. looking players, Including Jack all-pin our faith to bring back the

walked pathetic-ing Crawford to play in the

MeGrath, nervous and hesitant, championship of the world." ally sound the ring, a "Buddy can doubles on Monday, when he had committing numerous errors, and solve the dificulty. Unless Bogland sity pitcher, and Ronald Weaver, of Saturday's play may help to Lagger, a North-western Univer

·10 2 He certainly did under some you-spare-a-dimet look in his oyes to take the court in

(Harty and McManus homered) the first rarely touching anything like is desparately in need of the Boston College, Weston bid 26 gainean singles match the following day. Tommy

maximum form, fell a three-sets doubles, it will be foolhardy to DESPERATE WHITE SOX.

The following analchics wors for him. It was more than the Although possibly Crawford vletim to the American, who show piny Perry. ed down for more than three horne was worth, but sentiment was not affected by this, there is ed vast inprovement

The White Sox, desperate ovar postponed on account of rain St on the player seconda, and twice when he was prompted.

Mr. Norris Williams is in the their failure to find their form, Louis y New York, Chicago and down the film shows he was ot- Cap-a-Ple was knocked down to court

no doubt that Wood did take the who went down so easily to Craw happy position of having seperate have recruited two promising nit Brooklyn, Pittsburgh :v: Philadel

In much freshor state

ford the previous Saturday. the famous jockey at that figure, than his opponent. It seems that

players for singles and doubles, chers in Harry Kinzy, of Texas phia. Shields' service was the decisive and quite apart from their great- Christian College, and Ralph Meade, escaped disquallAçation for this is and Tommy Weston ordered him Crawford was more upset could not handle at all, and it wae and Stooten have no other worry his collego career by striking out ing for them. T

factor in the game. McGrath neas na players, the fact the Lott of Illinois Wesleyan, who finished to be painlessly destroyed,

weather conditions than anything also in those first two sets. The this which brought about his than to win the doubles, makes twenty batsmen in his final game.. continual stoppages enforced by downfall in the third sot, when them more formidable. rain had no little effect on him. playing desperately, he revealed Which, by the same token, is flashes of greatness to draw up to

tribute to the placid, adapt four-all. ability of Wood, who

Earlier on McGrath showed Look advantage of the position to wretched form, notting the oualest bring himself within gasp of of returns. Shields went into an victory.

early load which he never lost.

strange American boxing Inwa

In the film Carners never acom

tacked and hit by Baer. How Daer

Incomprehensible.

At least a dozen times Baor pummolled Carnera below the belt.

out hurting him,

Tho reforce took no notice. How, then, did Carnera Jose? That is strange when one con- He fell heavily in the first round siders what he did to Sharkey, and hurt his ankle. All through when his boxing was incomparably tho ́subsequent rounds he was inferior.

obviously inme. Despite that he Poor Primo! He always seems completely outclassed Bner with to get the raw end of the dual.

...

The English selectors would probably do well to follow the American lead, and definitely relect Hughes and Lee for the doubles, leaving · Perry," and Austin to concentrate on the singles.

A recruit to the ranks of the Detroit signed up: George ("Ice Chicago Cubs is Barb Harris,a House") Wilson, and outfeldor, North-western plicher, and Francis from St. Mary's Collego, and. BIH : ("Poto"). Wistort and Ted Petoskey Cox, outfielder and home run king of Michigan, Irave joined Cincinnati. of Indiana University, Cox. has The Yankees captured a loft-handed beon loaned to Charleston, of the pitcher, Mort Flohr; from Duke Middle Atlantie Longue, but the University and a player namet Zygory expect him soon to be play- Buscher from Marylaudia

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