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H.K. YACHT CLUB

CANCELLATION OF LOCAL EVENT

"MEMBERS' DAY"

The Committee of the Royal Ilong- kong Yacht Club with regret have deckled, In view of the reclamation work in progress, not to hold the usual "Opening Cruise" this year, but propone In Heu of a "Membors' Day" to be held to-morrow and arrangementa are being made for the following Programine:

1. Cruiser-Courno: Murray Pier. South Fairway Buny (8), Stonecut ters Island (9), Club Line. Distance: 7.8 miles. Prep. gun 1.66, Starting gun 2.00, Time limit 6.00 p.m.

2.Racing Yachts (Ladles, vini- tors, members or mulieribers may all and enter for optkinal sweep-

take. Prizes will be given' to win- ning yachts salted by ladies or vist. tors), Course: N. P. Channel Rock Mk. (P), Kowloon Rock Mk. (P). Kellets and M. (S), Holt's Wharf Mk. (8), North Mark on Line (P), Channel Rock Mk. (P) Club Line. Distance: 6.5 nr 10 miles.

STARTING TIMES.

**** *I* & ****** ***** 2,15 2.60 2.25 2.10 2,20 2.18 110 2.16 Time ilmvit 4.10 p.m.

Starting fun

Prizes will be presented after ten. This decision, although unavoid- able, is much regretted, as in the past the RIK.Y.C. opening cruise has been a most enjoyable event, with a malling and rowing regatta, and has given the initial Allip to the season's activities,

With about two thirds of the camber Alled in, trucks continuously dumping earth, and the general mess consequent on reclamation, directly in front of the Club House, any social activities are out of the ques. tion.

The sailing members. are not so badly inconvenienced as the rowing members, who at the moment are unable, except with difficulty, to launch their boats. It is understul that the government have offered to provide a slipway from the men wali so that members will have reason, able access to the sen. But until this in constructed, rowing activities are at a complete standstill.

It is regretted that the annual race for naval whalers has also to he postponed.

In spite of all those difcalles, there have been very good entries and very keen competition the

sailing races already held.

tallated!

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1934.

The greatest women golfers of the world parade to the first two at the Whitemarsh Country Club in Chestnut Hill, Pa., where Mra. Frank Martel is shown delving in practice for the Women's National Golf Championship." Mrs. Martel is one of the American golfars fortunate enough to have played in

* match with the Prince of Wales,

Recreio Debut In First

Division Cricket

RECORD SPLENDID PERFORMANCE

AGAINST ARMY

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the other

Someone asked me day who m

golag to win the Sentar Lengue this season. I said

in saving the game though he was I did not know! On form the Club dropped four times, I understand, Jahould do it on their heads, but The Civil Servants must have a bit they have drawn a game already. of folding practice I think, en you iji

am rather wondering if any cannot "win" matches if you put enterprising side will make

series of coups with snappy de par rutches on the earpet.

Richardson was particularly unclarations. But, unless the I.R.C. lucky as a bowler in this respect, do it, I don't see anyone to met

near the Club,

ALEC PEARCE IN FORM.

The Married XI at the H.K.C.C. gave a miserable display of batting in their game against the bachelora and Owen Hughes alone did any thing. Going on first change Alec Pearce gent down 6.2 overs for runs and wickets,

TO-MORROW'S GAMES.

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THE DAVIS CUP

WHAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN?

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and France, giving “a seat o the board" to any nation which should win it hereafter. All the present inter minable correspondence and deiny would then be saved: and, if it be objected that. If constituted AR suggested, the voting on any question might be two for and two ngainate then no change should be made in the status quo. At present the whale thing is too unwieldy and needs entire reorganisation.

AN AMERICAN ESTIMATE. When

engaged with his "elreus," Tilden has prachant for compiling Ranking Lists. His latest effort in this direction in not un- amusing, for. he is mated to have placed the Art ten amateurs in the following order: G. Von Cramm, J. H. Crawford, H. W. Austin, F. J. Perry, S. B. Wool, V, B. McGrath, Boussus, W. Allison, F. X. Shields. and Menzel. The principal thing that strikes the eye in Tilden's Is the lowly position assigned to Perry. Tillen is reported to have said

list

NOT CERTAIN OF that Perry's, record was better than

FATE

Cardinals' Pitcher May Be Released

St. Louis, Oct. 29. Bill Hallahan, southpaw pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals, the winner of the 1934 World Series baseball game, is wondering what his fate will be when it comes to sign contracts for 1935.

that of any of the others, but that he would not rank him first on "ability." ability does not mean power to win matches, there might be some. thing to be said for Tilden's classi Acation: If it does, the position allotted to Perry is absurd Holder of three of the official singles championships, and twice in successive years champion of the U.S.A., Perry opinion of a critic who is not exactly can well afford

to disregard the famed for soundness Some years back I seem to remember

of judgment.. that Tilden gave it as his opinion that Mrs. Mallory was the world's best woman player. At that time she could certainly beat any other Ameri- The St. Louis Cardinals team can woman, in America; but over here proved to be the lord of the De- her performances were far from bear- troit Tigers in the Inst Worlding out Tilden's opinion of her. To pitching with the winning team. Series and Hallahan

place Crawford above Perry, when seen Perry has beaten him five or six The Cards recently placed Hal-indiente that Perry is inferior

timea running, scarcely ess to lahan on the waiver list and then him in ability; and to place von withdrew him when the Glants and Cramm, fino player as he is, at the Phillies let it be known they top of the list, ia merely

absurdity. would like to have him throwing Austin, certainly, might beat Perry; from their mound next year.

but he has not done so for some yearn

In the

in

first game he pitched at: these two, on Davis Cup form. after being juggled around on the are entitled to top place in any world ball players ivory market," Hal-making list. Inhan whipped the Cuba 7 to 1.

Sportsmen here believed the

As I still have no cards from H.K.C.C. K.C.C, and University. I have only rather a sketchy idea of what will happen to-morrow. have heard-though i do not know for certain-that there has been Several yachts are whewing much He bowlest 6 maidens and actual rather a mix-up over the Triangu Improved speed from last season, ly Owen Hughes obtained all five lar Tournament I do mast sin-Cardinals were not really serious and in particular, "Cherub" has won runs off two balls; Pearce both cruiser races on handicap, to bowling for a stumping and was hit allowed to interfere with as long was for nie. The club owners, W cerely hope that nothing will be in malding it look like Hallahan which "Sentark V has not yet re-round to leg for 4 and for a single, a game as possible in each of these it

"Stella" (Y). In the Y and A very fine performance, though I encounters. These games are the seeking to determine the pitcher's was believed, probably were class, with an increased handicap thought it a bit disrespectful to out only sort of dress rehearsal for big worth on the market. over last season looks dangerous,

his father for a blub! He, Kilbec, games that we have, and nothing In the Anker class, "Worp [1" and and Ricketts also batted well,

should be allowed to interfere with "Jan" are maintaining their speed of Jast season, while "Ianhel" bows

them. Craigengower. Civil Ser vice and the Army are not down to greatly improved performance.

The ladies are showing marked on-

As I anticipated, the University play. Recreio are at home to were too hard for the R.A.M.C. I.RC. Seniors in the first League, thusiasm in their preliminary races and practically all yachts will be, who had their sturs playing for the and I foney will sustain their competing in this championship. Army side. I trust they were con-second defeat. Yet, one never The first team race, Members v, soled by the fact that the Army knows! The Navy have a first and Subscribers, was keenly contested by won their League Game in the second game. on with the Enst twenty yachts and resulted in a win Senior Division. The cricket was Lanes, while the K.C.C., H.K.C.0 for the subscribers. It in understood of a very low standard and 79 and University are, as I have said, that a return match will he sailed proved to be a winning score! in the air as far as Jater in the season.

I am concerned.

The only League games in the Junior Division are between the

MAMAK HOCKEY

Last Wednesday's Matches

Three matchen in the

Hockey Tournament were decided on Wednesday.

JUNIOR LEAGUE.

C.S.C.C. JUNIORS' WIN.

It Is, fancy, quite a long time C.SC.C. (at home) and the Police, since the C.S. 2nd XI won a match, and the IRC, and Recreio, so far but on Saturday they defeated the as 1 know, Navy 2nd soundly, in a friendly. Westlake alone beat them off his

own bat making 78 and going on to take six wickets for 20!

ADDITIONAL NOTE.

If nobody had claimed him the Cards might have asked him to take a salary cut next year with the threat that no one else wanted him in the major loop and he would have to

go back to the minors unless he came to terms.

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SLESVIG GOLF CUP

WON WITH NETT SCORE OF 149

Canton, Nov. 9.

The "Slesvig" Cup, played for Since I completed my notes on the Tangahan Golf Course, above, I have to thank the Army was won by C. K. S. Smith with If he ever learns to bowl a Skipper for some Mamak

teady length, he will be most use League game. I find that as 1179 less handicap of 30.

notes on the 149 nett, his actual score being suggested, Tucker is bowling very The Slesvig Cup was presented much better this year. It seems by the Danish community In that Pereira, who was bowling fast- 1918, and the conditions ure 36 medium off breaks, suddenly found holes, Medal play. Each competi

ful.

SAPPER BEATEN.

FRIENDLY HOCKEY

St. Andrew's Beat

Radio

A goal scored by E. C. Fincher in the second half gave St. Andrew's Club in a friendly hockey match yes. Club victory over the Radio Sporta terday afternoon. --The game was played on the Marina ground.

LINCS. v, LINCOLNS.

In a friendly match played' yester day, the East Lancashire Regiment defeated the Lincolns by two goals.

to one.

CLUB'S JUNIOR ELEVEN.

The following will represent the Hongkong Hockey Club second eleven against the H.K.S.R.A. the Glub Around this afternoon:—~G, R. M. Ricketts; A, A. R. Botelho and G. D. Dalo and F, 8. W. Smith; L D. II. Flowerdew; E. W. Showan, E. G. Kilbee, F. H. Senior, B. M. J. Mac Intyre, A. J. Bennett and H. R. A. Wood. Reserve G. E. R. Divott.

RADIO TEAM.

The following players will re-

11.m.:

H.M.S. Whitehall drew with H.M.S.Suffolk both sides netting two goals. Surteca and Parker The Police, who seem to have a scored for the Suffolk.

fairly useful side this year, put a spot and Garthwalte, Williams, tor plays four rounds of the nine-present Radio Sports Club Cosmos In the second game, the Royal the Sappers down over 40 runs. IWalch and Tucker were all taken hole course of the Tungshan Re-team in a friendly hockey match Army Service Corps drew with see A.V. Baker got six for 19 in the slips off balls that propped creation Club golf course. Our Saturday at Caroline Hill at 4.30 ngainst the H.M.S. Wild Swan on H.M.S. Keppel the score being which seems good measure on his up and hit the shoulder of the bat. Own Correspondent. four-all. For the Service Corps, part-that is, if A.V. are the Apparently it in a good thing to P. I. Senior netted all the goals.

correct initials. The Craigen-win the toss and go in an the sun The Royal Corps of Signals Rower Juniors are rather chawed keta round behind the bowler's arm vasily defented II.M.S. Whiished up by the LR.C., who will

The Rev. E. L. Allen's lecture on by six gonis to one. Farrow (2), way in the League, a long later on and I gather Elvin was "Salvation by Race" on November 12 fancy, taking full advantage of this. at the Chinese Young Women's Chris- Whitehend, Erridge, Larking and K.C.C. had a very chaerful practice learn that the attendance at the tian Association, has been cancelled Auster netted for the winners, Kame on Saturday, but as far as 1 game was large and enthusiastic owing to the day being a pubile while D. Smith was responsible can see they did not discover any which is unusual-but pleasant-subject on November 10.

holiday. Dr. Allen will speak on this for the Keppel's goal;

fresh bowling talent.

at a League match...

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LEAGUE CRICKET

Indian R. C. and

Recreio Teams

Recreio senior and Junior teams will The Indian R. C. and Club de

clash in the local cricket league to- morrow afternoon, both matches Gurdaya! Singh; Joggett Singh, will meet at King's Park and the commencing at 2 p.m. The sentors and J. S. Growal; W. J. Chanson, justors at Sookampoo. Karnail Singh, and N. Osman; For the, senior match the following Bhawan Singh, Surjin Singh, will represent the Club de Recreio: Awtar Singh, Attar Singh, and Lo A. M. Rodrigues (Capt.), H. A. Alves, So. Reserves: Jangeer Singh, W. A. Rood, A. Prata, A. P. Pereira, Harbhajan Singh, Cheng Kal. A. P. Guterres, G. A. Guterres, L. J.

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The Junior Fixture

The Junior teams for the match at Sookunpoo will be as follows:

Indian R. C.-H. T. Barma (Cap), A. K. Ismail, A. Baker, A. 31. Rumjahn, A. B. Sumad, A. Baker, A. R. Kitcholl, A. R. Marker, M. R. Abbas, S. Abbas and M. Afzal.

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PICTURES

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I MORE DAY

EXHIBITION CLOSING,

KOMOR & KOMOR

RECKLES FINALLY MUSTERED

UP

ENOUGH

COURAGE

TO RETURN

HOME....

WHAT DO YOU SUPPOSE THE BEATONS WILL THINK ABOUT YOUR HOME LIFE?

IMAGINE, MY BOY CONDUCT- ING HIMSELF. THAT WAY

AT A PARTY !!

IT WAS JUST MY LUCK!

NONSENSE! THERE 19 NO SUCH THING AS LUCK

THERE ISN'T, EH?) DID YOU EVER SEE ANYONE UPSET AN INK BOTTLE 'WHEN IT WAS EMRTY? BESIDES, I REALLY DIDN'T MEAN TO

KICK MR.BEATON!

NO, YOU JUST

BUT I RAISED YOUR FOOT, THOUGHT PROPELLED IT WITH HE WAS GREAT FORCE THROUGH }CRASH, THE AIR, AND THEN /DAVIS! PRAYED LIKE SIXTY THAT IT WOULDNT

LAND!

AND CRASH HAD IT

COMING

TO HIM!

WELL, AT LEAST YOU HAVE SOME GUMPTION, SON- AND, IF YOU'VE GOT IT IN FOR CRASH, I GUESS HE'D BETTER KEEP HIS

EVES OPEN!

NOT A CHANCE, WITH ONE OF 'EM, POP. I- CLOSED IT WHEN I WAS LEAVIN - THE-

PARTY