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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

22, 1934.

BADMINTON AT LAST ESTABLISHED IN HONGKONG

LEAGUE FORMED

YESTERDAY

CLUBS UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOUR

GAME TO BE ORGANISED ON PROGRESSIVE LINES

(By "Varitas").

Last winter badminton was popularised in Hongkong; this season it is to be organised. Unanimously, representatives of a dozen clubs in the Colony expressed- enthusiastic approval of the proposal to form a league® when they met under the chairmanship of the Rev. J. R. Higgs last evening," while support was also promised by the Chinese Recreation Club.

STRONG EXECUTIVE.

For several years tentative | the Fire Brigade Ciob, was j efforts were made in Hongkongpointed to the important office of to adopt badminton as a winter hon. Treasurer, and Mr. S.A. Gray, pastime, but it was not until last whe sponsored the project was year that there were any indica: elected hon. Secretary. tions of the game developing. Then, almost without warning, four or five clubs sprang into exstence, and made such rapid progress, that iter-club matches of quite a fair standard were being played in the New Year.

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Tr executive committee both representative And well. endowed with enthusiastic sup porters of the league, and in- cludes Mr. F. II. Kwok, Prinic- mover in the formation of the It was then quite obvious that Jockey Club team. Mr. E. da Sousn, badminton had come stay so one of the lending players in the long as it was. nursed and en- Colony. Mr. R. H. Wong of St. couraged. This then was the Andrew's Church Club, Mr. A; E.

fl player of vast motive power behind the meeting! Collins, held yeaterday, a meeting which perience, Mr. C. H. Summers, completely vindicated the belief or founder of the Taikoo team, and the sponsors that the organisation Mr. Lee Kuan-yeu, who is secre of the game on proper lines was tary of one of the leading teams what the clubs desire.

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HAPPY MEETING.

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This committee, endowed withs full powers to formulate the re-i gulations governing the longue As well as to decide on the ques tion of whether a court is fit for playing league badminton. has portant spade-work.

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TILDEN AND COCHET DOING WELL

big task, Involving In Many Victories Scored

The several alternative methods of conducting the league are obvioua,

nud the committee, assisted by the varled suggestion

At Lyons Tourney

Lyon, Sept. 17.

The meeting was notable for the really keen and sympathetic interest of all representatives. Excellent constructive suggestions were made, revealing that the clubs had not attended the meeting without some forethought concert- ing the project. This lively and practical demonstration of interest is an extremely happy augury for

of last evening, neud no advice Several victories were scored by | the success of the league.

it Can be the American lawn tennis veleran," Under the energetic guidance of here. Nevertheless the-Rev. Higgs, the fundamental mentioned that it was the express- 13 Tilden, in the course of a pro. international-iennis issues concerning the formation of ed ain of the meeting to run, if fessional

being held in the league were speedily settled. possible, three sections, namely a tournament now

doubles Lyons. A strong working executive com- men's doubles, mixed

star, mittee was appointed go into and ladies' doubles.

Furthermore there will be no the details. The committee will, in due course, report on its netivi. restriction in the number of teams ifas and request confirmation of its any one club desires to enter, and decisions by another general meet-judging by last season, it seems fairly assured that two or three ing.

clubs will be entering more than team as well as mixed one men's doubles, and ladies teams.

BADMINTON COMES TO STAY.

To general satisfaction the Rev. J. Bigg, a keen sup porter of the game, was elected first President of the league, and Mr. Denis H. Hazell, who two years ago made several attempts to popularise the game in the Colony, was unanimously voted

The French professional Cochet, was the other winner in semi-finals, defeating the Irish player, Burke, by 61, G3,

Tilden won the semi-final from Ramillon, France, with 63, 08, 715 and won the doubles in team with (England) Burke from Roberts and Carnero (Monaco). G2 612.

Earlier yesterday, Tilden defeat- ed Roberts in the singles 86, G1 The question of subscriptions, and Ramillon beat Carnero 80, 61. unfortunately fenture of all organisations, was team entered in the competition. to the office of Vice-President, fully discussed by the meeting, thus allowing the smaller and Mr. R. Kirkwood, who is secre-and it was finally decided that newer clubs to escape heavy tary of one of the newer clubs, clubs should pay $2.50 for every (Continued on Page 18).

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THE FIRST

NO-HIT GAME

DODGERS TWICE BLANKED OUT

DEAN BROTHERS IN FORM

New York, Sept. 21. To Paul Dean of St. Louis Cardinals has fallen the dis- tinction of being the pitcher to cause the first "no-hit" game in major league baseball, since 1931.

Chinese F. A. Plans For Year

LEAGUE TO CONTINUE DESPITE SHORTAGE

OF GROUNDS

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Local Hockey Sensation

RADIO AND MAMAK TOURNEY

The Champions Withdraw

(By "Bully-ON")

THE Radle, winners

of the

Mamak Tournament in 1932 and 1933 have withdrawn from the tournament this year follow- ing their refusal to give an Assurance that they would abide by the rules of the Longue.

THIS is a result of the Radio-

TH

K.I.T.C, controversy which has been a sore point with the Radio and the Mamak' Committee since the Radio walked off the field during their game with the Kow-

"BULLY-OFF'S" HOCKEY

NOTES.

For. "Bully-off's" Hockey Notes of the Week, see Page 13.

TO-DAY'S RACE MEETING TIPS

Vago For Big Event

loon Indians inst season in pro DAILY DOUBLE

test against the umpiring.

AT a

meeting of the Mamak Committee held at the close of the season it was decided that the Radio were in the wrong and that if they desired to enter the Lourney this year they would have to give an assurance that they would abide by the rules of the League and instead of walking off the field in protest would lodge

if complaints. any, with, the Mamak Committee. The Radio, ! however, refused to admit that} they were In the wrong and re- fused to give the required assur-

their

ance.

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THE matter was then brought to

the notice of the Hongkong| Hockey Association, which decided to uphold the decision of the Mamak Committee. The with- drawal of the Radio from the League is the result.

The popularity of the League is evidenced in the fact that 18 this year. entored teams have They are as follows: H.K. Polico Winners 1933-31) St. Andrew's,

C.B.A., R.A.S.C., H.M.S: Whithall, H.M.S. Whitshed, H.M.S. Keppel, Royal Engineers, H.M.S. Suffolk, HM.S. Cornwall, II.M.S. Parthian, K.LT.C.. H.M.S, Falmouth, H.M.S. Medway, 12th. Battery R.A., Royal Signals. United and the Despite lack of playing grounde. University The Young Men's- the Chinese Football League will Sikh Association have withdrawn

conducted by the

China their entry. National Amateur Athletic Fede- ration as in the past years.,

be

More Records Shattered In Japan

When the Pioneer Fields, at which there are three full-sized football pitches, were taken over by the Chun San Hospital author- Dean blanked out Brooklynities for the erection of an up-to- Dodgers in the second leg of a date medical institution about two double header to-day, the Dodgers months ago, it was feared that the falling to record a single hit and local Chinese soccer players would SIX WORLD MARKS Being forced into committing an encounter a great setback.

error.

rung.

SET

At a meeting of the football Dean had committee, which consists uf Previously Dizzy

thu Blessrs. S. C. Teian, S. Y. Loch.

Tokyo, Sept. 17. blanked out the Dodgers in

Six world and another six Cardinals T. T. Mo and T. H. Ho and Dr. arst game, while the made merry at the expense of the C. C. Yung, it was decided that national records were shattered in Brooklyn pitchers, to hit up 13 the Chinese League should be run the International Athletic and as usual, limiting the contesting Swimming meets held in Osaka New York Giants scored heavily teams to old member teams that and Tokyo respectively, yesterday. Kenkichi Oshima captured the against Boston Braves, and Pitts-possess own grounds, or are able bürgh Pirates walked off with to secure the use of other flekla. hop-step-jump with 16.82 metres will, however, and bettered the world record in both games of a double header This, restriction

the eliminate a number of clubs. against Cincinnati Reds.

America-Japanese athletic!

won by Japan To compensate for the loss of meet which was those clubs, the meeting decided with a total score of 77.5 to 76.5.

Masao Harada, who' finished to hold two Cup Tics, competitions

Only one game was scheduled in the American League, and this was postponed on account of rain, the affected teams being Detroit Tivers and St. Louis Browns.

Scores as cabled by Reuter, fol

low,

R. H. E

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in which any teams may partici- second, also bettered with 16.75 Fate. This will be an Innovation metres. Another four marks were and a large number of teams are eatablished at the swimming meet expected to take part in both the in Tokyo. Reizo Koiko-made, new Sentor and Junior cup ties. world records of 1 mininte 13.8

In the past season more than acconds in the 100 metre breast 80 elevens competed in the league, stroke, and 2 minutes 44 seconds which was divided into seven in the 200 metre breast stroke, 3 Boctions. Those leams were form- while Shozo Makino established a ed by various educational institu- now world record of 10 minutes Lions and business and government 1.2 seconds in the 800 metros free organizations and athletic clubs, style, in which Hiroshi. Negami, 1 such as the Chinan University. who finished second, also bottered Three Cultures Club, Chinese Post the previous record by 4 second Omer, and Wing On und Co.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York.

Boston

D 1.

(Berger homered)

Cincinnati'

3

Pittsburgh

9 17

Cincinnati

9

12

2

Pittsburgh

10 .20

St. Louis

13

17 2

(Collins homered)

Brooklyn

A

21.

S. AFRICA WELL

(Dizzy Dean pitched)

St. Louis

Brooklyn

0

(Paul Dean pitched)

7 28

Further progress was made yesterday in the Aron Bingles, four matches being concluded.

S/Cdr. Gillow R.R.O.O. bent L/C. Andrews, S.W.B. 8-6, 6-2.

R.Q.M.S., Jarman S.W.B, beat. Pto. Elliolt. E, Lancs, 6-3, 6-R.

Sgt. Wilson R.A.P.C. beat S/Sgt. Flood I.A.S.C. 6-1, 6-4.

f. Davies SW.B, best Sg. Taylor. R.A.P.C. 6-8, 6-4.

UP IN GOLF

Londen, Sept. 15.

S. F. Brown, of South Africa,

runner-up for the British open

VOLUNTEERS' CRICKET

Machine Gunners To Play Anzacs

(By "Captain Foster")

Contrary to ourlier indica- tions, fine weather and a good fast course is now... promised for this afternoon's race meet- ing at Happy Valley, and in view of this, I offer the follow- ing selections for the pro- gramme of nino events.

lat RACE.

Ribble

Soldier of Germany High Speed (if started, otherwise Marconi or Spinnway)

2nd RACE.

Atios Able Amazon Nell Gwyn

3rd. RACE.

Racing Pluck King's Parade Boxing Eve

4th RACE Surprise Copper Idol Cavalende

5th RACE.

-Valorous-

Budge

The Tiger

6th RACE.

Brechin

Gladiator

High Speed (if started,

Vago

otherwise Bright View)

7th. RACE.

Colombo Hey Tor

8th. RACE. William Osler

Glad Eyes What A Chance

9th. RACE.

The Goose

Australian Boy

Dinly for St. Joan)

DAILY DOUBLE

RACING PLUCK AND VALOROUS

AMERICAN ATHLETES

FOR MANCHCUKUO

Dairen, Hsinking Meets Scheduled

Kobe, Sept. 17. Seventeen picked American track and field stara, onder, the direction of Conch John Maged, left here to- day for an invasion of Manchoukuo nboard tlio O.S.K. liner Baikal

ton

The cricket match arranged, bo-1 championship, and winnor of the tween the Machine Gun Company, of Maru. Accompanying them aro French title, won the Netherlands the Hongkong Volunteers, and the oight Japanese athletes and open golf championship at Utrecht Anzac Company, will be held on the officials from the Japan Amateur

Park on Athletic Federation. with an aggregate of 280 for 72 Navy ground at King's holes. He had rounds of 71, 72, Sunday, September 30, commencing They are scheduled to arrive in Dairen September, 18 and will most 71, and 72. Tho par for the course at 2 pm. Teams:

Machine Gun Company E. Japanese and Manchu athletes * In in 71...

Potter (Capt.), R. T Talbot, J. W two-day contest. In Dairen, Sept., Englishmen filled the next three Poto-Hunt, W. K. Robinson, F. 23, 24. Leaving. Dairan on Bept places, C. Donny (Thorpe Hall) Lammert, C. L. Gregory, J. Owen, F. being second with 287 (76, 71, 69, A. Dunnett, C. F. J. Simpson and W. 20 they will give an exhibition in

Hainking Sopt. 26, Tavlin. 72,) W. J. Cox (Addington) third! Ansac Company. R. Way, J. M. with 201 and Alfred Padglum Burley, E. F. Belk, N. A. E. Mackay, H. J. Himter, J. M. Kolloker and (Sundridge Park) fourth with 293, | Blogg; C. B. Dalziel, Dudloy, Fincher, Stein.