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LL-DAY SPIN

LISTS EXPLORE SHING MUN

wing up Sunday's excellent almost 70 miles, the "all-day") of the Hongkong Cycling Club, he leadership of HAG. Kostes, way from the main roads In ly stages of a most enjoyablo d sampled the delights of pass g and cross-country guing, on

fing at 9.80 a.m3), from the

ar Ferry the party took thu

fork of the "Circuit" until

crest was reached, at which

he old iron signpost offered a

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST~~8,

to the Shing Mun Valley via J. E. Lorslock, who won the mile Torn and Pineapple Passes, race at the Empire Games yesterday. eservoirs were safely crossed

but half a milo ahead the were forced to proceed on

r the greater part of the climb frat pass. The heat by this as beginning to make the going irksome, but frequent halts ed against fatigue and the of the track on the slopes of Hill (1,741 ft.) was renched 11⁄2 hours.

apple Pass, a little below the

Mun Dam workings,

wan

RECORDS TO BE BROKEN

OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES

London, Aug. 7. d at 11.45 a.m. after a pro-

Hitherto there have been no glance at the progress made building of what is to be the official Empire athletic records. at of the Colony's water stor. Any improvement on the times The final few yards to the in the first Games at Hamilton, had been made very difficult by Ontario, four years ago, will rank

FOOTBALL.

NEW TRANSFERS . EFFECTED

POLLARD AND FULHAM

Fulham F. C., having paid to Sochnus the aun demanded for raising suspension on Pollard (into West Ham), expect to sign hlm forthwith. Pollard signed for the Fronch club last season and returned to England unsatis fled before contract had expired. The suspension that followed was recognised by F. A.

U.S. GOLF ADOPTS

BRITISH IDEA

Match Play In The

Open Amateur

While a section of golfers in Great Britain has been advocating the American Iden of qualifying competitions and 36-holes matches for the British amateur champion- ship, the United States Golf AB sociation has been considering the adoption of conditions, similar to those in England.

It has now been decided to make a drastic change in the conditions the United States amateur championship. At Brook- governing line Country Club, Mass., on Mr. James Hogan, the Fulham September 10 to 15, 180 players manager, stated that the transfer fee was in effect a payment re-will be eligible for match-play ured in exchange for the raining stages instead of 32 on the frat

Those who appear in of a suspension of Pollard by the round will have qualified from 24 French Football Association. Pol-sectional stroke competitions the lard, put on West Ham's transfer survivors of about 3,000 entrants. list and falling to secure a new

18 HOLES ONLY. club, signed for Sochaux for Inst season, and, dinastified with the

"Former amateur champions and conditions, came back to England

the British amateur champion will before completing his contract.

be exempt from the qualifying Anys the U.S.G.A. Last France is rounds,' 11s suspension in recognised in this country, so that year stroke competitions in 22 dis- Pollard is unable to resume histricts qualified 150 players, who then had to play 36 holes by stroke profession here until it is lifted.

"We have received a letter from play on the first two days of the championship proper. This уелт "offering to secure removal of the trict competitions will pass straight

011 receipt of our into the match-play stages. Empire records. These pre ob- suspension

A further similarity between tained by taking the best per- cheque. I am relying, however, formances of the principal coun- asking for the suspension to be the conditions governing the Bri- tries of the Empire. Some of removed first. We are willing to tish and United States champlon- pay, hut we would require the ship is that of adopting 18-holen of the French F. A.matches instead of 36 holes. Last them are also world records,

assurance The times at which the athletes

first and second that Pollard will be freed."

year only the

were played over a beach to enjoy swimming and from practically every country in

round matches Nantwich have transferred athing until 3. p.m. The cycles the Empire are shooting are as

18 holes: the remainder were over again mounted, and in order to follows, with world records for Geoffrey Spencer to West Brom holes. This year the first six in an appetite for tea the wheel-comparison.

wich Albion. Spencer, a Crewe rounds will be decided by 18 holes took a steady spin to Unlong, Event.

youth of 20, has been the leading matches. ning to the Cafeteria at p.m.

forward in the Nantwich attack d the afternoon section, who had Shamshuipo at 3.30 p.m. already

mia. 61.4 for the past two seasons.and he is

an outside-right. ossession of the teapot".

1934.

LAWN BOWLS

Championship Struggle Proceeds

Three Craigongower men fought their way to the next round of the Open Singles Bowls Championship of the Colony in yesterday's matches. On the Kowloon Bowling Club Green A. W. Grimmitt had a roma paratively easy time with F. V. V. Ribeire whom he defeated by 21 shots

.to 18.

Two matches were played on the Police Green, J. S. Landolt beating J. K. Slonn by 21-19, and D. Rum- Jahn beating W. Gli by the same

margin.

On the Civil Service venue R. Baan outplayed G. C. Moss to the tune of 21 shots to 9.

RE-ARRANGED FIXTURES.

tinuation of the

It has been arranged for the con- Bomi-final pairs championship match between B W.

Bradbury and U. M. Omar, and F. J. Jones and A. W. Grimmitt, to bo played on the Police R.C. green to-

morrow aftemoon.

The match was commenced last week and was abandoned, owing to rain, after the ninth head when Jones and Grimmitt were leading by 13 shots to six.

The postponed international Shield match between India and Wales is to be played on Sunday afternoon on the Police R. C, green,

There is an error in the leaguɔ fix- tures card and it should be noted C. C. meet the Kowloon Docks and that on Saturday the Civil Service

Club de Recreio.

tersection of the light railway as best performances, in the pre- the French club," said Mr. Hogan the 180 golfers successful in dis. the Craigengower C, C, "A" play the ng the carriage of the cycles There are, of course, unofficial

the slope to the valley, neces-nent British Empire games,

slippery sides of the hill.

REFRESHMENT.

mwan was reached at noon, and Hders then proceeded direct to Peak Cafeteria. Refreshments sampled and the party adjourned

o commencement on the return was not made until 6.30 p.m. fast pace was ket which ght the Club to Shamshulpo very little over an hour had sed. Refreshments at the new dquarters, 23 Taipo Road, con- ed a greatly enjoyed run.

he Captain, C. Rend, has arranged end next Sunday's.run which is duled to leave the Kowloon Pier ho Vehicular Ferry at 0.15 p.m. all cyclists are extended a cordial come to attend the trip to

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taukok from which point the the return trip from this point will

For the first time in the history of Brentford P. C., a dividend of, 6 per cent, is being paid an the result of last season's net prot of £766.

Ronald Thomas. a 17-year-old Wolsh schoolboy International outside-right from Swansea, has signed as a professional for Charl- ton Athletic. He played at the Valley as an amateur during the latter part of inst season.

fer road will be followed until be made at Castle Peak for refresh-forward on whom a £1,000 trans-

's Corner in reached. A halt on ments and bathing. Contributed.

QUEEN'S

TO-MORROW

First Stage Appearance of Hollywood Star in Hongkong

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Samuel Armes, the Blackpool fer fee had been placed, signed yesterday for Wigan.

Rochdale (Third League, North- ern Section) have appointed W. H. Smith, the famous outside-left, as team manager, and trainer. After the war he helped udders flold to win promotion to the First Division, scored a penalty goal which won them the Cup in 1922, and was a member of the side which carried off the Lengue Championship in 1924-5-6. Capped for England v. Scotland and Wales 1922, and again v. Scotland 1928.

J. YAMAGISHI'S TITLE

East of England Championships

J. Yamagishi, the Japanesa Davis. Cup player, won the final of the men's singles in the East of England Championships at Felixstowe last month by easily defeating the Swiss International, C. F. Aeschliman, after 4-all ini the first set.

-After losing the first set to Mias F. K. Scott in the final of the women's singles championship by 10-12, Miss J. C. Ridley re tired at 8-all in the second set. A. Jacobsen and D. G. Freshwater won the men's doubles champion- ehip, and Jacobsen and Miss E. H. Harvey the mixed doubles championship, while the women's doubles foll to Miss Harvey and Miss Ridley.

Men's Singles (East of England Championship). Yamagishi beat C. F. Aeschliman, 6-4, 6-0.

Women's Singles (East of Eng- land Champlonship).-Miss Scott Torquay United have completedbent Miss Ridley, 12:10, 8-8, ret. their team building by the sign- Men's Doubles (East of Eng- tures of Edward Lowery, of

land Championship)~~A, Jacob- Leicester City, an inside forward, sen and D. G. Freshwater bent J. and Donald Walsh, who has ren-Yamagishi and G. Thompson, 6-1, dered good service to the club as an amateur for two yours Walsh will.now play as a professional.

AQUATIC MEETING

Lincolns Hold Their Annual Sports

6-4,

Women's Doubles.-Miss E. H. Harvey and Miss J. C. Ridley, beat Miss F. K. Scott and Miss, J, E. Cunningham, 6-3, 8-6.

Mixed Doubles (East, of Eng- land Championship).-A. Ineob- sen and Miss E. H. Harvey beat Yanagishi and Mies J. Cunningham, 6-4, 6-4...

J.

FUJIKURA WINS.

E.

The young Japanese, J. Fuji- kura, wan the Laicestershire Some good sport was seen at the European Y.M.C.A. bath yesterday men's singles championship at Leicester. He 1729 opposed to afternoon when the 1st Battalion, the Lincolnshire Regiment, held their his fellow-countryman, R. Mi, Annual Swimmir Meeting. The who retired after Fujikura had standard of swimming bad improved won the first set at 13-11. Mios tremendously sinco the previous year, F. S. Ford, the holder. of the and competition was always keen. women's singles title, was beaten Bandsman Guttridge won the 26 by Miss F. James, after a good Yard Dash: in the good time of match, by 3-6, 8-6, 6-1. 14.4/5

Sergeant Parkinson F. H. D. Wilde and G. R. B. proved to be the best man in the Meredith gained a most laudable High Diving Event and Lance Cor- victory in the final of the men's poral Joynes was second, only four doubles, defeating 80 strong points behind.

combination as Miki and Fujikura Headquarters Wing are at present by 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Miss E. Ryan leading with nine points in the and Miss James beat the holders, Inter-Company Shield Competition. Mrs. R. E. Haylock and Mira, J. The remaining ovents, tho Half S. Kirk in the final of the women's Mile and the Mile, will be awum off doubles championship by 0-2, 3-6,

secs.

| to-morrow,

Results:

0-0.

1.

Inter-Company Relay Raco: Headquarters Wing; 2, "A" Com- pany: 3, "B" Company: 4, "D/S" Company: 6, "C" Company. Time: 3 mins. 27 secs.

Boys 25 Yards Dash: 1, Boy

Miller; 2 Boy Walford. Time: 23.4/5 | Beck,

Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY

Committee Appointed

At Annual Meeting

4

Men's 150 Yards Free Style: 1, The Y.M.C.A. Hockey Bection heldi Pie. Jackson; 2, L/Cpl. Lockett. Its Annual Meeting yesterday even- Time: 1 min. 68.3/5 sock

ing in the West Lounge with Mr. High Plain Diving: 1, Sergeant E. F. Selk in the chair. Parkinson (80 points); 2, L/Cpl Mr. A. R. Brown was elected Joynes (70 points).

Chairman for the forthcoming 800- Men's 160 Yards (Battalion Chamson, with Mr. R. A. Bates as Hon. planship) : 1, L/Cpl. Chicken; 2, Pte. Secretary. Mr. T. J. Prico was ap- Spurr. Time: 2 mins. 91.2/5 socs. pointed captain, and Mr. W. J. Men's 25 Yards Dash: 1, Bands Brown Vice-Captain ng woll as cap man Guttridge: 2. Pte. Allison, tain of the Y.M.C.A. 2nd XI. Timgr. 14.4/5. eccs.

The non-playing member of the Inter-Company Shield: Headquar Committee was Mr. J. T. Palmer, tern Wing ( pts.); "A" Company who was, also selected as representa (7 pts.); "B" Company 10 pts.); tivo of the Y.M.G.A. Hockey Section "D/5" Company (4 pts.); "O" Com-on the Council of the Hongkong pany(1 pt.).-

Hockey Association.

INTRA-CLUB MATCH.

was an

The senior team of the Kowloon C. C. met their junior cumbination In an intra-club match on Monday) on a result of a challenge from the second team. The result overwhelming victory for the seniors despite the absence of J. Fraser, F. Goodwin, and W. Hydc.

The scores were;

SENIOR TEAK

II. Nasim

J. M. Brown

E. O. Fincher

R. P. Phillips

IT. Hampion

P. Herridge

C. E. Elliot-Hezwood

A. Eliksion

H. Glin J. H. Blanen £3, Blackbura C. J. Tacchi

JUNIOR TEAM.

M. N. Rakusat

A. Jonk

T. W. CarT

25 F Katn

A. Wright

V. O.Imbrum

C. Firicher 26 J. Jack

T. Fergusson W. W. first

Lammeri

2011. Overz

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Miss Marjorie White, famous film player, who has already made herealf popular by her appearance in the Hongkong Hotel, will par form on the sings at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow.

NARROW ESCAPE

GASOLINE EXPLOSION ABOARD JUNK

K narrow

oll depots at Laichikok, arrived off Bay View and had anchored about 100 yards from the shore, near the Butterfield and Swire Coalyard, when two tins of her gasoline cargo .exploded.

Eleyen Chinese had escape

It appears that the explosion, from incineration last

localised and the flames night when an explosion occurred was

on extinguished before reaching the aboard a gasoline-laden junk which they word travelling, other tins of gasoline in the ship. Three members of the crow, how-

Three persons, two women and ever, were sent to the Government{a man, however, were badly Civil Hospital suffering from burned by the flames and had to be burns, one of them in a serious taken to the Government Civil condition.

At G o'clock last evening, ↑

Hospital for treatment,

The women were detained, but ́

1 large Hongkong cargo junk, with the man

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800 tins of gasoline from one of the hospital.

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