1934-10-20 — Page 16

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDA

NEW DATE FIXED FOR CANTON TENNIS INTERPORT

TO-DAY'S Hockey Notes

RACE

INTERPORT WITH SELECTIONS MALAYA

TRENTBRIDGE TO Radio And Mamak

WIN

League

(By "Bully:00"}

DAILY DOUBLE AT their mosting on Monday the

(By "Capt. Foster")

Hongkong Hockey Association] will considor, among other mat-i tore, the question of sending a team to represont the Colony In a serica of games in Malaya..

Here are my final selections for this afternoon's race meeting A letter of an unofficial nature at Happy Valley, favour | has been received by a mome Trentbridge 10 boat Diana Bay, ber of the Hongkong Hockey and Brechin and The Tiger for Association which the Daily Double.

+

Ist RACE.

Electric Star Macaroni Soldier of China

2nd RACE. Burgemaster No Fear Warrington

3rd. RACE. Brechin Gleneagles King's Bounty

4th. RACE.

Trentbridge

Diana Bay

King's Justice

Sth. RACE.

Bag Tor

Jost That

Mutiny Bay

6th RACE.

The Tiger

Valorous Wonderful Stog

71b,RACE.

King's Perade Partnership

West Parade

8th RACE.

Hetman

Mayflower

Daylight

DAILY DOUBLE

BRECHIN

and.

THE TIGER

St. Andrew's Beat-

A Naval Team

statea that Malaya are looking forward keen- ly to a return vialt from Hong- kong during this season and would like them to play in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Perak.

.

SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET DECISION.

NCY RESIDENTS TO PLAY ON

ENGLISH TOUR.

London, Sept. 24. Johannesburg. The Soulh African Cricket Board to-day

HONGKONG TO PLAY

NOV. 10-11

decided only to play South AVOIDING CLASH

Africans revident in South Africa during the English tour of 1935,

This MCANA that Owen Smith, Melville and Morkel will be unable to play unless they return to South Africa.

Shock For

Tennis Amateurs

A proposal of great interest to many amateur tennis play: ers will come before the annus! meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association ins London in December.

WITH TATTOO

BODIKER & LAI PLAYING

RUMJAHN TO GET HIS CHANCE

~ (By “Varitas“).

Owing to the fact that it clashes with the Military Tattoo in Hongkong, the understand the main point for.

tennis Interport between consideration at the moment In that of Anance. The Hockey

Canton and Hongkong has. Ansoclation themselves are not in

The proposal is that no amateur

been postponed from a very sound financial position, at

lawn tennis player connected the present moment and players with the sale or manufacture of

November 3 and 4, to the will have to bear their own ex-

following week-end, pennes. Under the rules of the Ports requisites should be per English Hockey Association the mitted to, take part in amateur

Arrangements have been made Association would not be allowed open events or play for his, or

by the Canton officials for the A number of prominent players Hongkong team to stay over the to pay the panange of any player her, country. other than third class or similar of both sexes have interests In Sunday night should it be im- fare, and 1 would suggest, in view of the fact that there le a

sports goods businesses. likelt-

One closely in touch with the possible to complete the whole time for the hood of players being chosen for the Colony aide who would de-administration of the game said Programme in Anitely be unable to pay their own yesterday: "I do not think that players to catch the afternoon expenses that a guarantee fund be the proposal has any chance of train. raised to assist such cuses.

It

being passed."

Canton

have definitely nominated Lai Kwong-tsun and George Bodiker as their singles players, but the com- position of the doubles depends entirely on the result of the current trials. The pair will be ly on the attitude adopted by the

finally chosen from six players, Radio, concerning the committee's

In view of this announcement | THE Radio are visiting Macao decision in connection with the it can now be definitely stated that during the week-end, and will Radlo v K.I.T.C. Incident referred Tsui Wai-pui and S. A. Rumjahn thus be the first local side to make to by our correspondent. The will oppose Lai and Bodiker in the trip this season. They are committee asked the Radio to give the singles, while for Hongkong, sending over a very useful side an assurance that they would bo H.D. Rumjahn and Ho Ka-lnu will on paper but they have not had prepared to abide by the rules of figure in the doubles.

may he found that no assistance suggestion, it should, I feel, be is required from the I.K.1.A. pointed out that the refusal of the coffers but there is no reason, why Mamak committee to allow the the idea of a guarantee fund Radlo to take part in this year's should not be proceeded with and competition was dependent entire- be used at a future date.

much practice together so far this the League, and would lodge their The Rumjahn cousins and Ho- year. The Radio. team will be: complaints, if any, in the proper Ka-lau Indulged in further hard

Souza; Pardaman Singh, quarter, namely the Mamak com-

U.R

J.S. Grewal: M.H. Hassan, A.E.P mittec. The Radio have so far re- court practice this week, and on Guest, Mohinder Singh; Attar fused to give this assurance, but Sunday morning, the four players Singh. G. Singh, A. Awtar Singh, doubtless, if they will now signify will meet at the Kowloon Bowling Jagueet Singh and F.A. Kemp. H. their willingness to do so, the com- Green Club, when H.D. tumjahn Singh, and

and Ho-Ka-lau will be given Karnail Singh will mittee will welcome their entry practice in doubles by S.A. Rum- travel as reserves.

have

into the competition.

08

jahn and Tsui Wai-pul,

TILDEN ON OPEN TENNIS

received the following THE withdrawal of such an im- The local players are rapidly letter from В hockey on- portant club as the Radio, accustoming themselves to hard thusiast:-'In view of the cir-who, part founders of the court conditions, and Sirdar Kum- cumstances of the case regarding Mamak League, have contributed jahn is displaying splendid singles the non-participation of the Radio a leading share in the establish- form. in this year's Mamak Hockey ment of popular competitive hoc- MAMAK HOCKEY tournament, it would be an act of key in the Colony, has been de

grace appreciated by all hockey plored by all lovers of the game enthusiasts interested In the here, and not the least, by the tournament for the Executive Mamak tournament officials and Council to invite the Radlo to take clubs. Nevertheless it is obvious part in this year's competition. that no tournament can allow it- It should be borne in mind that self to be dictated to by any ene Playing in their second Mamak the Radlo are not participating club, and unless the Radio are Hockey tournament match at the owing to the decision of the ready to fulfil all obligations as Police Training School Ground on Mamak Hockey Tournament com members of the Mamak League,

regarding Thursday afternoon, St. Andrew's mitteo

tho Radia- they cannot expect any friendly TOURNEY Club emerged winners against K.1.T.C. game on March 19 last, overtures from that body. There EL.M.S. Whitahed by the odd goal which was only communicated to is. no question of boycott. The in three. All the goals were the Club on September 20, the day League is merely requesting loyal- If the notted in the first half of play. before the closing date for the ty from its members.

Radio are prepared to offer that The Bailors took the lead early tournament entries." ་

loyalty, then I am certain they on, W. Colledge equallsed for the Saints and, E., F. Fincher scored WHILE giving full value for the will be welcomed back into the

spirit which motivates this tournament with open arms. the winning goal.

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Although no records were broken at the Shanghai Municipal Police annual sports, meeting at Hongkow Park, there was no lack of enthusiasm, and some thrilling finishes wern witnessed. Top left, the "C" Division getting down to it in the tug-of-war, which they won sasily with two almost straight pulle. Top right)--Mills 'a' Ambrose pain for the cameraman during their annual outing. In the loway left corner is K. Matsubara, winner of the Open Mila Bicycle Championship, while in the contra is the final runner of the Marines team which won the Open Relay Race. Lower right, R. Woods, winner of the 100 Yard Open Championship.

Hongkong Badminton

Explained

DIFFICULTIES WHICH MAY ARISE

Efforts To Encourage All Players

(By "Veritas").

Rules

MACK GETS TEAM TOGETHER

Famous Baseballers For Shanghai

Phildelphia, Oct. 12. Connie Mack, famous munager of the Philadelphia Athletics, do parted to-day for Chicago, where he will assemble the group of major league atars for thair fall tour of the Far East..

Catchers Charles Berry, of the

Among those who will sail from Vancouver on October 20 are:-

Pitchers-Cari Hubbell, of the Although there were less clubs represented at last Tues-Glants; Vernon Gomez, of the day's meeting when the Hongkong Badminton Associa-Yankees: Earl Whitehill, of the tion came into being, than at the inaugural meeting of Senators; Clinton Brown, of the | Indians, and Joseph Cascarella, of clubs, there seeins to be no reason to fear that the league the Athletics. will be neither adequately, supported nor a pronounced success. Clubs generally have already displayed a lively Athletics, and Morris Berg, or the interest in this effort to stabilise the game in Hongkong, White Sox. and although the running of the league this winter is Infielders Jimmy Foxx, of the going to be no easy thing, the enthusiasm of its officials Athletics; Lou Gehrig of the and the co-operation of the clubs should be sufficient to of the Tigers; Eric McNair, of the Yankees; Charles Gehringer, make the project practica ble and worthwhile. There was a genuine desire to average of 15 to 20 minutes, every formulate a set of rules which would match will entail three hours of con-

"Bábe" way towards this timual playing. Time will eventually

Outholders George assist in every attainment, and although in some show whether this is practicable, Ruth, of the Yankee. Earl Averlİ), cases the rules are somewhat flexible,

of the Indians and Edward "Bing"" "The idea of holding an open this is expected to react favourably

Last winter's inter-club matches ławn tennis championship when the time comes for their ap revealed that insufficient attention has Millor of the Athletics. similar to the open champion-plication.

been paid to the service, with the The team will be managed on ship at golf in dead at least The draft constitutional regulations (Continued on Page 13.) the fold by "Babe Ruth; For the present," writes Stan of the Association required but slight ley Doust in The Daily Mail. amendments, but a number of Im- These were the words of W. T. Til-provements were made at Instance. den, who as an amateur won the of the clubs in the rules to govern championship at Wimbledon in 1020, the league. 1821, and 1930.

"TWO years ago an open champion-

ship appeared to be almost a certain There

SCORING SYSTEMS. ¡ ̧

Was

Athletics and Harold Warstler, of the Athletics..

American Athletic Stars On Way To Manila

Tokyo, Oct. 10.

The visiting American track and field stars, in the best form of their Japan invasion, defeated the cream of the athletes of the universities of eastern Japan here to-day 11 points to 3, only first places counting.

seconds, and the double victories

of Metcalfe in the dashes and Dunn in the discus and the shot- put. Mit Hin

a slight division ty, said Tilden, "but this year the opinion on the question of scoring in International Lawn Tennis Federa-

matches. Although the suggested tion, the body that decides this ques-Round Robin" system was finally tlon, by a huge majority voted against adopted, a section of the meeting amateurs compating against profes displayed faveur towards the mothed sionals,

of nominating pairs and playing the WORLD'S BEST PLAYER,

best of three games,, "But there is such a thing as publik Actually the latter system is the opinion, and I believe that when that one generally adopted in competitions, It was their final appearance in Features of the final meet here, is roused in favour of such an event but certain factors influenced the Japan. To-morrow eight of the the sixth contest and fifth victory the International body will alter its adoption of the "Round Robin" series. athletes sail on the liner General of the visitors, included Hornbos- decision.

One of the primary objects of the Pershing for Manila for a meet tel's defeat of Cunningham ln the "Do you think that if such an ovent league is to afford players the oppor- there under the auspices of the 200 metre run in one minute, 62.2 were allowed that a professional play-tunity of meeting each other in Philippine Amateur Athletic, fed er would win?" I asked.

serious competitive badminton so that "Undoubtedly," answered Tilden. they can improve their game from eration arriving in Hongkong. en I should be surprised if there were experience. The nominated pairs. October 20, not three professionals in the semi-system pormits this abject to be only finals. Look at our range of players. half realised, in that, if clubs nominate

"Hans Nussion, of Germany, to their pairs according to true strength, John Anderson, Olympic weight tres in 10.4 seconds and the 200 day, is the best player in the world. the second and third couples will tosser, will be acting captain of metres in 21.8 seconds. Dunn hurl Ho beat Vines in the United States never have the chance of meeting the the group going to Manila. Conched the discus 49.88 metres and the rocontly for the professional title, better players,

John J. Magee and the other ath-shot 16.05 metres. ;": Ho is a hard hitting Cochet type of Such a position is not so obvious lotes are Jeaving: to-morrow for Other results were: player, and you know how good where there is a higher zeneral level the United States. Aside from An-

1,500 metro-Won by Cunning Cochet' was at him best.

af play, but here, with the game

those sailing for the ham in 8 minutes, 50.6 seconds. - "There are also Cochet, myself, Vinstill in its infancy, and therefore the derson cent Richards, Vines, Maskell, Gled-ino of demarcation between the Philippines are: pepe

Broad Jump Won by Harada of 'hill, Burke, and a host of other inter leading exponente and the Rest so Gordon Dunn, of Stanford Japan, 7.64 metras, national players, five of whom have very clearly, defined, it is essential University, weight tosser. y

400 metres-Won by Greene in ther that the beginners should have the Talph Bietcalfe, of Marquette 48.8 seconds. Won won at Wimbledon or won world amateur championships."

University, American sprint ace. $110-metres

Hornbostel of the Good in 14.8 seconds.

Won by Nishida,

chance of meeting the more advanced

I voiced the British, objection to players. The danger from "any-altor-Charles professional exhibition matches with native method of play is to creation the same troupe of players, and said vicious circle and a "class" distinction. that we preferred competitive, play

SPIRIT OF COMPETITION. ONE BIG DISADVANTAGE VI Tagren

with

"Tilden said, On the other hand the "Round you, and can tell you that we are aiming Robin system has one big dis

advantage. for this goal next year, when there will be money prizos put up to be

With all the clubs but one poRKOSSA" on only, by the players with the ing only one court, the time alement. host racket skill, are going to play an important part For instance, those in the last The accopted method of playing the Colght will receive, something: the last matches means a total of nine Courallitle more, the beaten Analist, matchos, each of which is to extend tetill a little moret and the Analist, to the minimum 21 points, As each

the bulk of the money.

rame can be expected to last an

Smiler

THE TEAM.

Metcalfe stopped tho 100 me

with

University of Kansas, famous Pole Vault host of 1.20 me

Glenn Cunningham, of the University of Kansas, famous

miler.

Howard Greene, Texas Chris tian University middle distance

Brunner,- *

Frank Crowley,

High Jump Won by Waites Marty,(1,05) motros.5%)

8.000 metres-Won'

in 8 minutes, 54 seconds.

Hammar throw Won

of the New Japan, with a beave of York Athletic club, distance tres, runnerHOTEL

Wirt Thompson, of Philadel, the American quartet in phla, pole vaulter.!

800 metres rainy

luto, 27:4 seconds: