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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

16, 1935.

RUMJAHN UNAVAILABLE FOR TENNIS

GIANTS OF BOWLING GREEN-

MEETING TO-DAY IN SINGLES

GRIMMITT AND HOLLAND

(By "Sagax")

A battle between two giants of lawn bowls circles will be the staged this afternoon on Police R. C. green where A. M. Holland and A. W. Grimmitt, the present holder of the title, meet in the Singles Champion. ship.

Both men are experienced players and have figured prominently in forn bowling circles As last year's win- nor. Grimmitt will I Invoured a many quartera ta repent, but against his winning this year is the fact that on only one occasion since the in- auguration of the championship has player won in successive years,

This distinction was achieved by W. Russell in 1912 and 1913. while in 2014 le reached the final with G. Miller WAN never but the deciding match played. Apart from Russell's feat . F. Laz la the only competitor to Inve reached the final in consecutive

yenni.

INTERPORT?

CANZONERI Ranking Players Circularised GIANTS

REGAINS

TITLE

DECISIVE WIN SCORED

AMBERS WHIPPED IN NEW YORK

New York, May 10. Tony Canzoneri to-night kick- ed the dope bucket higher than a kite when he battered Lou Am. "Herkimer Hurricano", hers, around the ring for 15 rounds, becoming the first 135-pound champion in ring history to re- gain the lightweight title.

ap.

A capacity crowd of 20,000 fight- hungry fans Jammed Madison Square

rosted vociferous iarion and

Italian. The tugged proval American's brilliant ring tactles.

of

Anil

Canzoneri, one-time feather lightweight champion and a voleran of the days when fighters fought more for love of the game than they did for money, presented an ambitious pictur n he danced rings around bls younger und stronger opponent, one of the most fenced men in the 135 pound division.

COLONY'S CHAMPION

DOUBTFUL

SEVERAL MEN PLAYERS DECLINE

INVITATIONS

tive

+

STRONG LADIES' SIDE AVAILABLE FOR THE TRIP

(By "Sagex")

FRIENDLY

BADMINTON

BREAK

EVEN

PERRY'S REFUSAL TO TURN PRO

CONTEST MAJOR BASEBALL “I SUPPOSE I'M

ST. ANDREW'S WIN

BEAT ST. JOHN'S TEAMS

In boli

St. Jubacs are a new 201

The scores were as follows:

LEAGUES

PIRATES RUN RIOT

CRAZY"

WILL DEFEND

DAVIS CUP

"1. suppose I'm crazy-I don't know!" said F. J. Perry when he reaffirmed on his arrival in New York from Hollywood that he was going to remain an amateur and play for Great Britain in the Davis Cap.

New York, May 15. The New York Gianta and the St. Louis Cardinals were engaged In their return badminton match in a double header to-day, the at St. John's Cathedral Hall last teams breaking even, each winning night, St. Andrew's Club reversed the its match by four runs to one. previous decision and won

Pittsburgh brought off one of Until definite replies are received from all the players women's and men's doubles,

and the biggest victories of the season to whom invitations have been issued, it will not be

pinged their flest puldie match against when they scored twenty runs

"I suppose I'll continue playing known, whether Hongkong can send a fully representa- | St. Andrew's Club on May 2 when against Philadelphia Phillies.

Cleveland and Chicago Whitent some ene knocks me out, and men's team

to Shanghai for the forcoming they but their opponents.

The Women's Doubles went to St. Interport lawn tennis contest but it seem certain that Andrey games to three and Sox both won in the American Len I won't be worth sixpenni League. Detroit Tigers, who, be continued Perry, "I do not want to the ladies will have a strong side available for the trip. the Men's by five games to four.

fora the commencement of the he a professional."

i night "I went to bed many WOMEN'S DOUBLES

season wore favoured by sports The Hongkong Lawn Tennis

Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Tyson (St. Association have issued circulars to all the present ranking players John's) beat Miss 1. Gittins and Miss Writers to win the peannnt, were determined to rise first thing in the Wong 14.11; bout Miss M. Churn and blanked out by the Yankees for morning and algn. I almost signed the movie contract. It was right in asking whether, if selected, they iss d. Wong 11-9; lost to Mrs. A. whom Charlie Rufing pitched.

Resuits of to-day's matches as front of me, and I guly had to put on the dotted line and will be able to make the trip and Wille and Miss E. Biss 2-11.

my name Miss Staith and Miss Lock (Stenbled by Renter follow: already many replies have been

collect the money. But 1 could not to it. knew that if I turned 'pro' received, but the majority of the John's) Just to Miss Gittins and Miss

the Davis Cup would be lost by men have definitely signified their Wong 8-11; beat Miss Churn

England. We waited too long to win Inability to accept the invitations, Miss Wong 11-5; lost to Mrs. While

and Miss Bli 2-11.

it to give it up as soon. I understand that 5. A. Rum- jahn, the present Colony Cham pion and No. 3 ranking player tor last year, is a doubtful starter while Tsui Wai-pui, Inst year's No. 1 player is also uncer- Lain.

MCCORKINDALE RETURNS

KNOCK OUT WIN REGISTERED

Weights: Canzoneri, 13 STUBBORN FIGHT

BY LOSER

The stucky lahan exptured nine rooms, Ambers took four and two were even. Ambers, 133%.

to Ket back Canzoneri, was out Adam Holland is a former champion,his title and he made no bones about otal

Don McCorkindale made having won the title in 1940 when he it. Despite the fact he was heat I. F. Luz Last year he was on weighed, nad despite the fact he was

the betting.

he successful return to the boxing Home leave and did not return until the underdog In

ring on April 15 when he knocked started out right after Ambers. towards the end of the season.

out Frank Borrington at the Crystal Palace in round five.

The South African heavyweight, who had not fought for nearly year, was none too sure of himself at the start. Borringlon was con-invited.

dent. frequently surprised his op-

The match is being played on the Police green, which is rather a pity. as, I understand, the Palien green, after returfing, is something like what the Kowloon C. C. encountered inst penaon. There have already been

UNANIMOUS VERDICT

of the referes and The verdict judges, awarding the bout to Can- zoner, was unanimous.

Canzoneri fought a masterly battle unter punching tactics right hook In the third for a

complaints from competitors who have and used had to play off their championship | throughout. He floored Ambers twice ponent with heavy swings from either

ties there this wason.

Several players have definitely, declined the invitation and these! include E. C. Fincher, L. Goldman and M. W. Lo.

Q

Y.

Hachluma will travel

and

NATIONAL LEAGUE

H. IL E. B 11' 0

Miss Hont and Misa Wing (SL Chicago John's) lost to Miss Gitting and Miss Brooklyn Wong A-11: lost to Mix Churn and Miss Wong 11-13; lost to Mrs. White

Miss Hiss 1-11.

AR

"I think It is my duty as (Cuyler scored a home run for Englishman to help defend it again. Besides, the English Lawn Tennis the Cuba while Phelps scored for Avelation has been so good to me. the Dodgers). St. Louis New York

7

C

2

20 19

0

7 5 12

Five years ago when i could not his a thing they started sending the over here. The least i can give them is yalty, and besides, this is Jubileo yeur."

"Such as I need money, therefore, I could never inako mysel do it, and 1 am returning to put myself at their They may say, 'You're disposal. mucking around a lot, and we don't and Vaughan want you. But until they do, I am for the Pirates), going to remain an amateur."

MEN'S DOUBLES Rev. J. A. Bennitt and Frank Kwok (St. John's) beat F. Y, Wong and M. Weill 11-8; beal S. A. Broadbridge and E. B. P. White 11-9; Just to R. 1.

(Critz twice scored homie nunta Wang and F. A. Broadbridge 12-14.

Clark and D. Kwok (St. John's) for the Giants). last to Wiig and Well 1-11: Juxt to Broadbridge and White 11-13; lost Pittsburgh

Philadelphia If to Wong and Broadbridge 3-11.

Tyson and R. Koh (81. John's) Jost

(Sohr, Jensen to Wong und Weill -11; but Broad- Of the ladies circularised Miss bridge and White 11-9; beat Wong scored home runs

(No. R. Hancock

ranking and Broadbridge 13.10. McCorkindale frequently had the player), Aliss M. Grifiths and two, but Berrington put up a stubborn the Association that they are pre-i defence, fighting cleverly with both pared to make the trip if selected. hands,

Mrs. Kayl has been indisposed of The South African found it hard fate and has not yet given her to land during the third, but he With his victory Canzongri became smiled as he took punches to the head reply, Mrs. W. IF Wilson, who was not included in last year's the first lightweight champion to ever in the fourth round.

which he had The South African's left hand, ranking list owing to insufficient: regain championship

moving quickly, and data, has also accepted the inviin- however, wan held and lost.

The outcome of the bout came as after scoring with two terrifie left Lion.

hand.

4

St. Louts

Championship is to be played this 2-count and with another right to the Derby mun on the retreat in round Miss A. Mackenzie have ali notified DATES ARRANGED New York

A rearranged fixture in the Pairs with afternoon when 8: Eccleshall and Jhend for no count in the 13th.

Canzoneri come out of the ring as A slight cut fresh as he went in it. on the lip was the only Injury, he sustained."

Shepherd moel Dr. N. P. Karanjia and Dr. F. 9. Fernando on the Hongkong Football Club Green.

Originally Eccleshall catered with J. Gallatly but the latter is in hospital and his place has now been taken by Shepherd of the Police It. C.

The programme of matches for this afternoon is appended:

W. Melend

F. Bal

SINGLES

Craigringover

C. Strange

C. Gevent 13. Wam

(Kowloon B., c. Green)

I. P. Kaviar

8. Sherriff

(Kowloon C. C. (ren)

J. F. MrGowns

J. 15. Hula de Itecrely Green)

J. D. Tetky

A. 1. Holland

... Kalah

Kowloon Dock Oral

A. V. Talks & C. Green)

́PAIRS

Grimmer

a stunning blow to the majority of hooks, he finished the contest with At a recent meeting of the

Members of the South cricket team saw the fight.

the wise uns who figured that the a right hook to the jaw in round Herkimer Hurricane's style, speed and five. punch would prove too much for the aging veteran to overcome.

Canzoneri, shared this viewpoint as ho told United Press before the fight | he would strive for an early knockout In view of his younger opponent's stunina.

Canzoneri asid after the bout he would keep the title in clrculation just

FOR BOWLS

Kinks Championship

Next Week

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7

1 5

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THE BROKEN ENGAGEMENT

Perry said that he thought that

The match between Cincinnati Great Britain could retain the Davis Reds and Boston Braves was post-Cup all right If he were in the leam. Ho said that he thought Australia poned.

and America would fight out the final (or the right to challenge Great Britain. "Of the two," uld. Perry, "Amerles

the better-balanced team, and they should reach the Challenge Round again. It is hard to beat a team who always starts as they do with victory no, nssured in the doubles event."

AMERICAN LEAGUE

R. H.

E.

Philadelphia **** Chicago

6 1

D

b 10

0

for

(Ted Lyons hlt a home run the White Sox).

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Kro

Perry confirmed the broken engage. his fiancee, Mins Mary men with Lawson. "AR to my engagement, champion. "I that's off," said the (Charlie Ruffing pitched for the know it's off because it, cost me a

Council of the Shanghat Lawn

(By "Sagax") Dates have been xed for at least African Tennis Association it was decided

to extend an invitation to Hong two matches in the Lawn Bowls Rink New York

of Detroit Championship, the first round kong to send teams comprising which is to be concluded on or before ladies and men to Shanghai for un

Sunday, Juna -2. Interport series for the middle of September.

EPSOM DERBY

London, May 15. Mr. Horlick's Apollo, which was

as long as there were challengers for considered an outside. chance for the

iL. In wnserted he would willingly Darby-after-a-good-performance in Dr. N. P. KaranJia defend it against any worthwhile op- the Two Thousand Guineas, in wilch for him.United ran fifth, has been scratched for

the Derby-Beuter.

v. Dr. F. S. Ferzando

8. Derbent

J. Shen

(Hongkong P. C. Green)

ponent Preka.

selected

MORE NEWS OF BARKER SHOES

The following is taken from a letter from the Cape Town Agents for the Sir Herbert Barker Shoe-

"A stray customer who had been suffering agonics for years through wearing short shoes, and whose feet are one mass of corns and callouses, was fitted with a pair of Sir Herbert Barker's."

Have you "A week later he was back for a second pair.

'Comfortable-Look here found them comfortable? he was asked. 8cy, don't laugh at me, wait till I'm gone, but do you know. I want to wear those shoes to bed because the blankets give my corns hades."

If you want to know what real shoe comfort means try a pair of Sir Herbert Barker's on.

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Next Sunday on the Craigengower] Yankees). C.C. green D. M. Khan, 9. 0. Bux,

M. Y. Adal and A. R. Dullah, of the Washington Indian R.C. will meet E. G. Post, Cleveland J. S. Fender, J. Shepherd ond W. E.

$ G 1 1 5, 8

lot of money to hear her say 'No' over the Transatlantic telephone. But as soon as I get time I ain going to give Miss Lawson a sales talk lecture. However, 3 must not talk. (Manush homered for the Sena-Ilu a delicate subject, and if I say Another Indian Recreation Club tors-and-Wright_for_the_Indians) anything I nat sure to put my fout

Itain caused the postponement of in it again." rink

to play off during the next week. On Tuesday on the Civil the match between Boston Red Sox Service C.C. groes A. H. Rumjahn, and St. Louis Browns.

WHY 'SPURS Hollands, the Police quartette.

MANAGER RESIGNED

LEFT WITH NO ALTERNATIVE

TEAM'S FAILURES

THIS SEASON

Mr. Percy Smith, manager of

A. M. Rumjahn, A. M. Omar and

K. M. Omar will meet P, T. Furrell,

R. Duncan, J. C. Brown and A, M.

Holland, of the Kowloon Bowling TENNIS PROGRAMME

Green Club.

There are ten matches in the first round but I have not yet heard of any other games having been fixed..

Housing Plan

Tottenham Hotspur, one of the At Berlin

richest football teams in Britain, explained to a Daily Express representative last month why he sprang the football surprise of the season by resigning.

OLYMPIC

VILLAGE

8.

IN GERMANY

Paris, May "On Monday I spent a busy day at

The French committee for the the office," Mr. Smith said at his participation in the Olympic Games home at Palmers Green, N. "I had of 1936 has just returned from Berlin the usual daily conturence with Mr. and has presented a report about the Turner, the secretary, and met other arrangements made for the accom

ficials during the day, I had nomodation of the French (aportsmen,' idea anything was wrong.

who will be housed is the Olympic Village at about equal distance fromı the entrance, and the dining rooms. The report has been cordially ap proved, and among other things it also announced that during the evening, I found a letter from the France will share quarters with 30 Olympic Games, 30 athletes from

directors. The contenta were 150 German sportsmen, до that each staggering that at first I could not country should be able to study the grasp the situation. The letter left training methods of the other. me no alternative but to resign.

"If anybody knew at that time what

to happen it was

was about from me.

"Then,

un arrival home in

kept

tho

"I will not divulge the contents. Some one had to be the scapegoat for the low position which the 'Spurs now occupy In the League table, and

I was solected for the role,

ETERNAL CASUALTY LIST

---

LAWN TENNIS

"B" DIVISION RESULTS

tennis

"I am sorry my fifth year

has The "B" Division lawn ended, ko thin. But the eternal championships commenced yesterday casualty list this season broke up our afternoon, and all.except one of the chancos."

matelien arranged were pinyod. The There was no quarret over policy, Kowloon Cricket Clab at Pokfulum tla between the University and the Mr. Smith added. It is well-known that he urged the acquisition of new boing postponed. players when the situation first beholders of the title, had Httle difficulty.

Tho Chinese Becreation

Club,

in defeating the Central British Al- Mr. Smith went to the Spurs five sociation by sight sets to one years ago when the club were low Causeway Bay, South China A. A down in the Second Division. Since who are making a bid for the title thon he has acquired such outstanding this season, trounced the Indians at players as Bill Evans, George Hunt, Bookunpoo, and the Hongkong Cricket and Channell and last year the Club Club got the botter of the Club de finished third in the First Division. Recreio on the town courts...

came critical.

at

Five Matches In "C"

Division

Five matches in the "C" Division of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis League will be played this afternoon.

The programme is as follows: Army.

Kowloon Docks Recreio C. B. A. Craigengower Chinese R. C.

V

V

South China Kowloon C. C,

V Indian R. C.

V

University

Spey - Royal Scotch Whisky

A Band of the finest this king ALLOVER TEN YEARS OLD Į

Bulls and Gud by

MotGilley

BAD BACK OF SCOSLAND

Referring to the cafe incident at Hollywood when Perry said that Joe Benjamin, the boxer and former husband of the actress, Marlon Nixon, had thrown a cigarette at him and attempted' to hit him, and that, noticing the general condition of the mian, who was unknown to him, he "turned his back on the fellow" and left the cafe, Perry said:

"I think it better not to talk about it, but I will say this, that if anyone wanted to around hitting a person who had his hand in his pocket and pipe, in his mouth, it was not much to brag about."

Concluding his talk, Perry said that it was his tennis that the film com- panles wanted him for, and not his face. lie returns to England in the Georgie on Monday,

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