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LAST HOCKEY INTERPORT

OFFICIAL ADMITS

BLUNDER

SELECTED MEN

DROPPED

The dropping of two players, N. A. E. Mackay and G. Sommer, after they had been told they were selected for the Hongkong Interport hockey team against Macao in February last, was discussed at a meeting of the Council of the Hongkong Hockey Association held in St. Andrew's Church Hall last overing.

Mr. A. A. Dand, Vice-President of the Association, was in the chair.

Mr. A. E. P. Gucet: I think the Selection Committee blundered by asking two players to play, and, as a matter of fact, told them they were playing, and later told them that others would all their places.

VOLUNTEER SPORTS Swimming Gala At The

On July 27

V.R.C.

In connection with the H.K. Volun teers Swimming Sports at the V.R.C. on July 27, it is now notified that. there will be dancing for two hours. at the conclusion of the sports, to dance music by the "Blue Rhythm Orchestra.

The prizes will be presented by Mrs. Harriso.

Permission has been obtained from the V.R.C. for entrants in all Corps events to practise in the V.R.C. bath during the tin hours (12 noon---2 P.) from Monday, July 18 onwards.

Entrants in the open handicap event will have their times taken. during this period.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIL SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1935.

BRITISH GAMES AT WHITE CITY LAST MONTH

ATHLETICS HELD IN LONDON

FIRST-CLASS SPORT.

(By Guy M. Butler)

The British Games again pro- duced a first-class afternoon's

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

EFFORT TO GET FOREIGN SUPPORT

Australian officials hope for an- other invasion of overocas cham- "piōna "at" the end of the year. Mr. Norman Brookes, who is managing the Australian Davis Cup team, is to make an effort to secure visits from America's Cup team. Von Cramm, of Germany and Mrs. Wills Moody and Miss Helen Jacobs.

LEAGUE TENNIS

Kowloon Cricket Club

Beat Civil Service Playing on their own ground, the Kowloon Cricket Club tennis team defeated the Civil Service Cricket yesterday afternoon, when they met six sets to three.

D. S. Green A. Philippens and (K.C.C.) beat I. Agafuraft and 3, Smedley 6-3; best N. Bebbington and W, Colledge 6-3; beat A. la Fisher and B. Agafuroiť 6-2.

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"About 18 months ago I weighed - 12 st. 10 s.-which I can assure you annoyed me very much. Everything seemed a worry to me, expecially new clothes. Nothing would fit ine com- fortably, and walking was unbearable. I was advised by a friend to try. The formation of a special class Krütchen Salts, and I am very glad I of lady subscribers and the abolition did, too. During the first ten months Mr. Samuel Hardy, a well-

of the balloting committee were the known figure in American lawn two main topics discussed at the lost 28 lbs. of fat. Now, for the tennis circles, discusses the pre-extraordinary meeting of the Kow-last 6 months my weight has been loon Cricket Club held yesterday 10 at. 6 lbs., and I feel much better sent foot-fault rule and its ap-afternoon in the hall of the Club with in health. I have nll tny weight plication in American tennis to the President, Mr. Justice R. E. Lind- tickets to substantiate my state- day in Wright and Ditson's of- sell in the chair. ficially adopted Lawn

The meeting decided in favour of ments."--(Mrs.) M. P. both alterations to the Articles ofi Guide of which he is the editor. the Association, and several other salts, proportionately balanced, found He mentions "the extraodinary Articles were also considered and in the waters of those famous

amended.

The chairman, at the outset, point European Spas used by generations ed out that for some time past, the of fat people to reduce weight, general committee had been consider ing various amendments to the Club'a Articles, and the results of this labours were contained in the notice meeting. There were convening the not many drastic alterations in the proposed amendments, but the two chief ones

firstly, the forma class of inity sub- the abolition of

Tennis

The Chairman: As a member of Monday, July 15 at 4.30 pantanties especially exciting, for the result in a "D" Divlaion tennis match, by attitude" on the part of players,

that committee I admit we did maku a blunder.

Mr. Gurst: I would like it placed on record that in future the Selection

Committee should select about 10 players and not nominate the team until the end.

Entrants in the Ladies Handicap entertainment at the White City, event may practise in the-VR:bath after 5 p.m. on any evening-from for it is certainly no exaggeration Monday

July 15 onwards and their to say that the majority of the Limes will be taken during this period. runners one most wanted to see The heats for the Inter-Unit Waterwere competing in one event or Pols have been drawn for and will another during the afternoon. he played off as follows:

The Inter-Club contest was

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depended on the last event, the Thursday, July 18 at 6.30 p.m."

Statle Machine Guns Small Units. -mile medley relay. Had the Swedish quarter-miler, S. Strom- Unit representatives will arrange to have their teams there at shove berg, succeeded in his very gallant effort to gain the necessary place arrange for a

over the fast, stage, his club would have wan, instead of being one and-half points behind the Achilles, The pace he set himself over the first furlong of the quarter was too hot, and he died away into fifth position instead of the third, which he so much coveted.

timex and date and referee.

The Chairman: It is better to choose your team and let them play Together before the big match. In this instance, it was purely in the small profit of $41 was realised which interests of the Colony side that. Lha was very satisfactory as the Hong

"akong Hockey Association had covered changes were made. regrettable, admittedly.

Mr. Guest: If the team ja nominted the players play.

Mr. Palmer said that he personally thought both players felt lindly or the Indent. Lieut. Ravenhill thought the newspapers had made more of it

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than the incident warranted.

The Secretary mentioned it was in the power of the Committee to make changes where they saw it.

Mr. Guest then proposed that in future sub-committees selecting a re- presentative side will select 15 players and these will include reserves. Mr. Palmer seconded and the motion was carried by a 6-2 margin.

THE GERMAN VISIT

all expenses

Other business at the meeting was of a formal nature,

Others present at the meeting were,

In the 10 yards of this match

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H. J. Walker and 11. Orr (K.C.C.) last to 1. Agafaroff nul Smedley 4-6; lost to Bebbington and Colledge 3-6; V. H. Freeman and L. E. Kirby lost, to Fisher and B. Agafuror 3-0.

I. (K.C.C.) beat Agafuroit and Smedley 6-1; bent Bebbington and Colledge 6-3; beat Fisher and B. Agufuruft 7.

MA 31 POSTPONED The match arranged between the

Indian R.C. was postponed.

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Meners, 7. A. Kamp (Hon. Secretary), A. W. Swemey (Milos) won in a A. M. Xavier (Hon. Treasurer), L. manner emphasising his class. Kowloon Bowling Green Club and throughout the tennis playing world obtain a quorum nt ballotines Tyler (Police), A. E. P. Guest (St, The way he forged ahead of K. S.

hat the muchos on the Hongkong been appointed to seek a solution of delayed, the rescral committee and Andrew's Chub), G. W. R. Griggs Duncan. (Achilles) in the last forty (Kowlenn Indians Tennis Club), W. in 9 9-10 seconds was indeed good (Radio Sports Club), K. Hussnin yards to win by nearly two yards | Bide were also postponed. S. Tibb (University), G. T. Palmer to behold. I think, perhaps, this (Y.M.C.A.) and Lieut. C. Ravenhill

was the best performance of the (Army),

afternoon, though . V. Powell's (L.A.C.) half-mile win in 1 min. 56 sec. nl F. A. R. Hunter's

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the problem. It is no exaggeration therefore, come to the conclusion that to say that the foot-fault rule has it would be well to abolish the ballot-SSSSSSIE become alinbat a dead Irtter. Ninetyg omittee together, and leave per cent. of the time it is entirely the ballot in the hands of the generat ignored, even in national chamniori- martİZİRLATINSKENTAURENARIANTÖKULIAR ships, and when it is enforced it al- ways gives rise to arguments and PICNIC CANCELLED recriminations. It lan become impas. sible longer to ignore such universal opponition to this unpopular rule. of the worth of any law, and in the case of the foot-fault rule there is no doubt that it is thumbs down with! both public and players,

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The weekly bathing pic- nic of the St. Andrew's Club arranged for to-day. has been cancelled owing to the inclement weather.

pign. H. Lidman, winning in 15 1-5 sec.

Whether there was a hole in the track 'I do not know, but in hurdle events accidents will happen In the course of correspondence (1.A.C.) quarter in 49 3-5 sec. pre

even in the best regulated circles; dealt with by the Hon. Secretary, it not far behind, Powell has at last later Finlay turned out and won the was mentioned that Lieut-Commdr. The Chairman mentioned that in J. E. Broome, of H.M.S. Medway, ban learnt to clip that over-long stride scratch event in 15 4-5 sec., probThe public is always the final fudge

a second alower of his, and altogether seemed to ably practically connection with the visit of the taken over duties of Fleet Hockey oasess more poise. He went out than he would have done in the Shanghai German I key Club Secretary.

by himself in the second lap, hav- | match.

In the medley relay, 440 x 220 ing run his Orst in 57% ser., and though ring in the last fortyx 220 x 1440 yards, the Milocarians

"The players say that they might yards, his first serious race of the finished first, with C. II. Stoneley season must be very satisfactory showing better form over the last rule if judges were provided from

not object to the enforcement of the BEZ PRZEJ for him; M. J. K. Sullivan stage than he had in the scratch the beginning of a tournament, in- committee. Further the general com- Achilles) chased him most gamely race, and F. S. Parks, the Can- stead of only during the final rounds, mittee had come to the conclusion over the last furlong, was palpably bridge runner, clung on to him so that they might become staining at the finish, and himself grimly to give the Achilles the to the enforcement of the accustomed that the age of 19 years would be a beat 1 min. 67 sec. Hunter, thongh necessary points to win the match.niways feel that an exten rule. They desirable age for candidates for full

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The scratch races were all pro- fronts them when, in the closing The chairman then put before the a very strong and determined run-

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J. C. Stothard, as I expectexi, ran a tactical waiting race in the mile. He forced the Swede, L. Nilsson, to make the pace for him, and did not bother to stop on the accelera- for until 250 yards from hume. When he did so there was only one man in the picture:

min. 36 1-5 sec. is a mere training race for him, but without doubt he was wise to reserve his energies.

In the 120 yards hurdles match, D. O. Finlay (Milos), when looking all over a winner, for some reason stopped almost dead at the three- quarter distance and actually finished fifth, the Swedish chan

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the outside lane in 49 3-5 sec. has a stride and roll of the shoul- ders very like that of G. L. Ramp

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of a judge and to ask for a substitute

Mr. E. Kern suggested that the age known for his leniency toward offen-

in the case of boys bo reduced to i ders. Al other times they have BRKN

or 17 and that they be given special for the removal of a judge during the rights, as it would give them a chance I like the look of F. S. Whitting-progress of a match because of his of preparing themselves for any failure to call obvious font-faults by branch of sport. ile was, he said, ham, the young Blackheath quar-

er-miler, who wou that event from of our national championships, a noted bership should be 19, but younger an opponent. Only last year, in one satisfied that the age for full mem lle foreign player. convinced that his boys:

apmanent was violating the foot-fault

should be given special rights. Mr. Lindsell said his rale, appealed to the umpire four

suggestion would be times for a new Judge, and when his

but before the committee. the S. Green

was against requests were steadily refused he felt that he had been dealt with un- age of 19 on the grounds of On the three miles my feelings fairly. It is obvious that a rule such ber of that age incurring a

liability are a mixture of disappointment as this one, which through its inter-asking for an age of 21 for full mem- of $50 or more, but his proposal and relief. R. H. Thomas won the pretation may mean the winning or bership was lost when the vote was race a right in 14 min. 3 sec., losing of a match, should either be taken." and from a definitely good feld, rigidly enforced throughout the tour. My disappointment lay in the fact, nament or else abolished. that we still do not know in the least whether he the real class

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The original proposal of the chair of lady subscribers was carried with- man for the age of 19 was also lost, out dissentient. "It is becoming increasingly diffeult and the Article on that point left as IN LONDON on the reins his practice Jodee for an insprtant match, if he tion of the balloting committee was,

The following were the, now pro- to secure the services of foot-fault before. The amendment for the aboll-posals:

"Ladies of or over the age of 17 spins have led us to expect. On enforces the rule strictly he is well however, carried unanimously. This the other hand, I am very

years, not being the wives of mem- glad aware that he may ruin the match, was attained by the substitution of bers or of subscribers, may apply for that he did not go out by himself and he also runs the risk of being the word "general" for the word admission to the Club as Lady Sube- ut this time of the season in an booed by the gallery if his decisions."banting" in Article 32 of the Ascribers in the manner provided by attempt to make records. Judg

or wrong, concern some popular sociation.

Article 32 for persons acoking mem- ing by the way he ran his last that the judge is imposing a purely as

player. Somehow the spectators feel The amended article was therefore berahip, and, if elected, shall pay an

follows: furlong, leaving J. A. Burns toiling technical penalty which is unneces

entrance fee of $5 and a monthly "For all other persons seeking mem: subscription of In his wake, there is no doubt that

$1.50 payable in sary, and their sympathies invariably bership of the Club admission shall advance on the 1st day of each month, he had a great deal in hand,

He with the offender."

be by ballot and the election shall The other three-mile race,

or much

uch sum as the General Committed Mr. Hardy stresses the necessity or be in the hands of the general Con- team match between the Belgrave redrafting the rule and finding misalon shall be charged a fee equiva- to such privileges of membership

may from time to time determing." mittee. Candidates applying for

"Lady Subscribers shall be entitled and Birchßok Harriers, definitely needy solution to a "vexed question." caught on with the crowd. The The problem, he says, is "an exceed

lent to two months subscription for the General Committee may from individual honours went to Bel-ingly difficult one. The chief obstacle Candilates must be proposed by one

period

their ballot. pending

time to time determine but they shall grave, J. Ginty finishing first in 14 being the lack of a new rule that will Member and seconded by another, the Club and shall not propose or have no voice in the management of min. 13 sec., but Birchfield, thanks entlafy everyone. Various sugges and application for admission must second candidates for admission as to their superior packing in the tians have been made by a number of be made in writting signed by the members or aubscribers." rear of the procession, were suc-

countries, and have been discussed by

candidate and

"Wives of Members and Subscribeza the delegates at the annual Federa- seconder and addressed to the Honor-shall be deemed to be Honetary Lady cessful as a team by 37 points to 41.

tion meetings, but up to this time no

Subscribers of the Club." proposal for betterment has been found, we must continue to muddle along with the present one. It will be far better to disregard the rule this season than to enforce it,"

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Two other articles regarding the "Subject to the provision of Article balloting committee were also deleted. 67 no visitor can be introduced to the

MEMBERSHIP FOR LADIES Club by a Lady Subscriber."' The proposals by the chairman for

After further business the meeting the introduction of a special class terminated.

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