1934-08-08 — Page 9

ALL-DAY SPIN.

CYCLISTS EXPLORE

#SHING MUN

Following up Sunday's excellent spin of almost 70 miles, the "all-day" acetion of the Hongkong Cycling-Club, under, the leadership of H.A.G, Kontes, "broke-away from the main roads in the early stages of a most enjoyabla ride, and sampled the delights of puss storming and cross-country going on Monday.

Starting at 9.30 .III. from the Vehicular Ferry the party took the Eastern fork of the "Circuit" until the hill crest was reached, at which point the old fron algupost offered a track to the Shing Mùn Valley via

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

J. E. Lovelock, who won the mile

FOOTBALL

NEW TRANSFERS EFFECTED

POLLARD AND. FULHAM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1934.

U.S. GOLF ADOPT

BRITISH IDEA

Match Play In The Open Amateur

LAWN BOWLS

Championship Struggle Proceeds

Three Gralgengower men fought their way to the next round of the Open Singles Bowls Championship of the Colony in yesterday's matches. Whilo section of golfers in

On the Kowloon Bowling - Club Great Britain has been advocating Green A. W., Grimmitt had a com- the American Ides of qualifying paratively easy time with F. V. V competitions and 36-holes matches Ribeiro whom he defeated by 21 shots for the British amateur champion-to-13.

Two, matches were played on the the United States Golf As Police Green, J. B. Landolt beating Polarship, has been considering the Sion by 21-19, and D. Rum-

Fulham F. C. having paid to Sochaux the sum demanded for raising suspension (late West Ham), expect to sign him forthwith. Pollard signed adoption of conditions similar to for the French club last season those in England. and returned to England unsatis fied before contract had expired, The suspension that followed was

Smugglora and Pineapple Passes race at the Empire Games yesterday. recognised by F, A. The reservoirs were safely crossed awheel, but half a mile ahead the cyclists were forced · proceed on

foot for the grantor part of the climb to the first pass. The heat by this time was beginning to make the golug a little irksome, but frequent halts militated against fatigue. and the crest of the track on the slopes of Needle Hill (1,741 ft.) was reached aftor 11⁄2 hours,

RECORDS TO BE BROKEN

OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES

Pineapple Pass, a little below the Shing Mun Dam workings, wak reached at 11.45 am, after n

London, Aug. 7. pro- longed glance at the progress madei Hitherto, there have been no In the building of what is to be the official Empire athletic records. greatest of the Colony's water stor-Any Improvement on the timer ages. The final few yards to the in the frat Games ut Hamilton, road had been made very difficult by Ontario, four years ago, will rank the intersection of the light railway down the slope to the valley, nece sitating the carriage of the cyclen up the slippery sides of the hill.

REFRESHMENT.

Taunwan was reached at noon, and the riders then proceeded direct to Castle Peak Cafeterin. Refreshments were sampled and the party adjourned to the bench to enjoy swimming and sunbathing until 3. p.m. The cycles were again moufted, and in order to obtain an appetite for tea the wheel- men took a steady spin to Unlong. returning to the Cafeteria at 6 p.m. to find the afternoon section, who had left Shamshuipo at 3.30 p.m. already in possession of "the teapot".

The commencement on the return trip was not made until 6.30 p.m.

as bent performances, in the pre- sent British Empire games.

There are, of course, unofficial Empire records, These are ob- tained by taking the best

per-

tries

:

It has now been decided to thake a drastic change in the conditions governing the United States amateur championship: At Brook- line Country Club, Mass., on Mr. James Hogan, the Fulham September 10 to 16, 180 players manager, stated that the transfer will be eligible for match-play quired in exchange for the Lee was in effect a payment, re-stages instead of 32 only.. raising of a suspension of Pollard by the round will have qualified from 24 Those who appear in the first French Football Association, Polscetional stroke competitions-the lard, put on West Ham's transfer survivors of about 3,000 entrànts. Hist and folling to secure a new club, signed for Sochaux for last season, and, disnotified with the conditions, came back to England before completing his contract.

18 HOLES ONLY,

A further similarity between

"Former amateur champlons and the British amateur champion will the qualifying be exempt from His suspension in France in rounds,' Bays the U.S.G.A. Last recognised in this country, so that year stroke competitions in 22 dis- Pollard is unable to resume histricts qualified 150 players, who profession here until it la lifted. then had to play 36 holes by stroke the French club," said Mr. Hogan the 180 golfers successful in die

"We have received a letter from play on the first two days of the championship proper. This year "offering to secure removal of the trict competitions will pass straight suspension on receipt of our into the match-play stages, cheque. I am replying, however, We are willing to removed first. pay, but we would require the of the French F. A. assurance that Pollard will be freed."

Nantwich have transferred Geoffrey Spencer to West Brom wich Albion. Spencer, a Creare youth of 20. has been the leading forward in the Nantwich attack for the past two seasons, and he is an outside-right.

Jahn beating. W. Gif by the same

margin.

On the Civil Service venue R. Baan ontplayed G. C. Moss to the tuna of 21 ahota to 9. -.

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RE-ARRANGED FIXTURES,..... “

It has been arranged for the con tinuation of the semi-final pairs championship match between DW

played on the Pellea RC. green to- Bradbury and U. M. Omar, and F. 3. Jones and A. W. Grimmitt. to be marrow afternoon.

The match was commenced last week and was abandoned, owing to rain, after the ninth hand when 18 shots to six. Jones and Grimmitt were lending by

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 league fix. tures card and it should be noted

haigengewer C. C. "A" play the that on Saturday, the Civil Se C. Cineet the Kowloon Docks and: Club de

formances of the principal coun- asking for the suspension to be the conditions. governing the Bri- c. C. met their junior combination

of the Empire. Some of them are also world records.

The times at which the athletes from practically every country in the Empire are shooting are us follows, with world records for comparison. Event.

Slent, Empire. Time Worl] Herord 100 yarıda ... 1.5 seen.

20 yank 21.2 wees. 4CD yards e TATIN

.... 48.4 sera.

emil

20.0 seca,

11.4 orca.

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min.

14.2 ex.

mins, 7.8 Area, amet, 14.4 sted. Law Hurdien.. 24.7 heen.

Eigh hoodies

13.0 sec.

ft. 1/4 itw.

...... 2+ $1.41 R24 Ink. 20" FL

11h Jump. 1/8 in. when a fast pace was net which Brimul Jump brought the Club to Shamchulpo after very little over an hour had Jump 1916, 11 3/4 fm. 63 TL 7

elapsed. Refreshments at the new Headquarters 23 Taipo Road, con- cluded a greatly enjoyed run.

2 1/M

ino.

7/8

ins,

169 f1, 6*1/2 1204, (GP ft. 7/8

Hammer

18G 3/8 ins. 180 E.

inu.

0.5

tom.

Pole Vault... 14 . 6 Im.. 11. Din

The Caplain, C. Read, han arranged Jere

to lead next Sunday's run which is

scheduled to leave the Kowloon Pier Sot put

of the Yohicular Ferry at 0.15 p.m.

and all cyclists are extended a cordial welcome to attend

the trip to

For the first time in the history of Brentford F. C., a dividend of 5 per cent. is being paid as the result of last season's net profit of £760.

Ronald Thomas, a 17-year-old Welsh schoolboy International

tish and United States champion- ship is that of adopting 18-holes matches instead of 36 holes. Last year only the first and second round matchca were played over 18 holes; the remainder were over 36 holes. This year the first six rounds will be decided by 18 holes) matches.

J. YAMAGISHI'S TITLE

East of England Championships

202 74. I.7 242 . qutalde-right from Swansea, has J. Yamagishi, the Japanese in signed as a professional for Charl-Davis Cup player, won the final

ton Athletic. He played at the Valley as an amateur during the latter part of Inst season.

51 81.7 1. 52 1.1/9

Ty-United Pre

"Shataukak from which point the the return trip from this point will

border road will be followed until be made at Castle Peak for refresh-forward on whom a £1,000 trans- Dill's Corner la reached. A halt on menta and bathing.-Contributed.

GVIEN'S

TO-MORROW

First Stage Appearance of Hollywood Star in Hongkong

MARJORIE

WHITE

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and

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"PAT" PATERSON HERBERT MUNDIN

CHARLES STARKETT GORDON WEG COTT

Produced by JOHN STONE

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

Rochdale (Third Langue, North- ern Section) have appointed W: H. Smith, the famous outside-leit, as team manager, and trainer. After the war he helped Hudders field 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 League Championship in 1921-5-6. Capped. for England v. Scotland and Wales 1922, and again v. Scotland 1928,

tores of

of the men's singles in the East of England Championships at Felixstowe last month by casily defeating the Swiss International, C. F. Aeschliman, after 4-all in the first set.

to After losing the first set Miaa F. K. Scott in the Anal of the women's singles championship by 10-12, Miss J.. C. Ridley, re- fired at 8-all in the occond set. A. Jacobsen and D. G. Freshwater won the men's doubles champion- chip, and Jacobsen and Miss, E. H. Harvey the mixed doubles championship, while the women's doubles fell to Miss Harvey and Miss Ridley.

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

Women's Singles (East of Eng* Torquay United have completed beat Miss Ridley, 12-10, 8-8, ret

land Championship).-iss Scott their team building by the signa- Men's Doubles (Enst of Eng- Edward Lewery, of land Championship)-A. Jacob- Leicester City, an inside forward, son and D. G. Freshwater beat J. and Donald Walsh, who has ren-Yamagishi and G. Thompson, 6-4, dered good service to the club na 6-4, an amateur for two years Walsh will now play as a professional.

AQUATIC MEETING

Lincoln's Hold Their Annual Sports..

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

Mixed Doubles (East of Eng- land Championship),—A, Jacob- sen and Miss E. H. Harvey bent J. Yamagishi, and Miss J. E. Cunningham, 6-4, 6-4.

kura, won

:

FUJIKURA WINS. The young Japanese, J. Fuji- Some good sport was seen at the men's singles champlonaliip at the Leicestershire European Y.BLC.A. bath yesterday Leicester. fle afternoon when the 1st Battalion, the

Wit's opposed to Lincolnshire Hegiment, held their his fellow-countryman, R. Miki, Annual Swimming Meeting. The who retired after Fujikura had standard of swimming had Improved won the first set at 13-11. Misa tremendously since 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 25 by Miss F. James, after a good Yards Dash In the good time of match, by 3-6, 8-6, 6-1. 14.4/5 несв. Sergeant Parkinson F. 1. 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, unly four doubles, defeating so strong. a points behind..

combination to Miki and Fujikura Headquarters Wing ure 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. Inylock and Mrs. J. The remaining events, the Half S. Kirk in the final of the women's Mile and the Mile, will be awum off doubles championship by 6-2, 3-6,

to-niorrow.

Results:

Inter-Company Relay Hace 1 Headquarters Wing; 2, "A" Com pany; 3, "B" Company: 4, "D/5" Company: "C". Company, Time: 3 mins, 27 BCCB.

Boys 25 Yards Dash: 1, Boy Miller; Z, Boy Walford.

Time: 23.4/5 Bees

Timo: min. 58.3/5 acc

6-0.

Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY

Committee Appointed At Annual Meeting

The Y.M.C.A. Hockey Section held

Mon's 100 Yards Free Style: 1, Pte. Jackson; 2, L/Cpl. Lockelt. Ita Annual Meeting yesterday even-

High Plain Diving:

Fing in the West Loungo with Mr. 1, Sergeant. F. Selk in the chair. Parkinson (80 points): 2, L/Cpl. Mr. A. R. Brown waa elected Joynes (76 points).

Men's 150 Yards (Battalion Chamson, with Mr. R. A. Bates as Hon.

Chairman for the forthcoming sea plonship): 1, L/Cpl. Chickon; 2, Ptc. Secretary. Mr. T. J. Price was ap Spurr. Time: 2 mins. 81.2/5 seca.

Men's 25 Yards Dash: 1, Bands Brown Vice-Caplain as well as cap pointed captain, and Mr. W. J. man Guttridge; 2, Pte. Allison. tain of the Y.M.C.A, 2nd XI. Timo: 14.4/5 seca.

Inter-Company Shield: Headquar-Committee was

The non-playing member of the tora Wing (Opte.): "A" Company whe was also selected as representa Mr. J. T. Palmer, 17 pls.) "B" Company (6 pts.): tivo of the Y.M.O.A, Hockey Section "DIS" Company (4 pts.): "C" Com- on the Council of the pany (1p).

Hongkong

Hockey Association.

INTRA-CLUB MATCH. The senior team of the Kowloon In an intra-club match on Monday second team. The result as a result of a challenge from the overwhelming victory for the seniors despite the absence of J. Fraser, F. Goodwin and W. Hyde.

The scores were:

SENIOR TRAM

H. Niaalm

E. C. Fincher

J. M. Brown

RF. Phillip

N. Hampton

F. O. Herridge

C. E. Kilbot-Harwood

A. Bilkston

It. Glutin

J. 8. Dinnen I. J. Disckburn C. J. Techl

23

WAS

JUNIOR TEAM.

M. N. Rakuses A Jones

T. W. Carr

E. Kera

A. Wright

V. C. Labran

C. Firtcher

26 J. M. Jack

T. Ferguson

W. W. lent LF Lammert

20 11. Overz

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14

Miss Marjorie White, famous film player, who has already'mada herself popular by her appearance in the Hongkong Hotel, will per- form on the stage at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow,

NARROW ESCAPE

GASOLINE EXPLOSIÓN ABOARD JUNK

"narrow

Eleven Chinese had a escape from incineration last

ofl depots at Lalchikok, 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.

It appears that the explosion night when an explosion occurred was localised and the flames aboard a gasoline-laden junk on extinguished before reaching the which

travelling. other tins of gasoline in the ship.

they were

Three members of the crew, how-j

Three persons, two women and ever, were sent to the Governmenta

howover, Civil Hospital suffering from burned by the flames and had to.bo were badly.

man,

burns, one of them in a serious taken to condition.

the Government Civil Hospital for treatment...

The women wore datained, but was allowed to leave

At 6 o'clock last evening. large Hongkong cargo junk, with the man 800 tins of gasoline from one of the hospital.

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