1936-03-20 — Page 9

U.S. WOMEN'S

THE HONGKONG

SWIMMING SUPREMACY BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR THE 1936 OLYMPICS

Now York.

Considered in the light of

developments of the National

A. A. U. championships, Amer- ica's prospect for retaining women's swimming supremacy

GIBBONS WANTS TO FIGHT MCAVOY

TELEGRAPH,

May Be No Title Title Bout For Louis

MANAGER'S HINT

Miami, Fla.,

A hint that there might not be a world's heavyweight dilo fight bo- tween Joe Louis and Jimmy Brad dock thin, year came recently from

manager.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1936.

LAST WEEK'S RACE MEETING

COMPLETE ANALYSIS BY "CAPTAIN FOSTER”

(Continued from Page 8)

in the 1936 Olympic seems Son Of Phantom Mike Gould, Champion Braddock's "Waterloo" in Wild Cat, she was not

bright.

Augmenting the veteran Olympic champion Dorothy Poynter II and Lenore Kight, the Homestead, Pa., freontylo star-are several rising aces,

Graduates

St. Paul.

Compliment To The

Handicapper

the full advantage of the allotment of weights and one pony walghed out with 6 Iba, in excess.

Although Rose “Evalyn · met her

disgraced in any way for the more had to concede almost a stone and succumbed by only a neck. I am in- clined to believe that Rose Evelyn did not got a clear passage in the home ALL ENTRIES RUN run and Wild Cat had the course to

IN LAST RACE himself. I could not so the necessity of Unicorn doing the running and the jockey, apparently lost his sense for circuit being covered in 1.02.2/5. This pony was practically dead when entering the straight.

1

A GOOD START! Whether in the world of sport, or in the affairs of everyday Hfc, a. good start is half the battle. Start the day feeling right and things will usually go well all day.

Your physical and mental energy largely deponi upon the state of your digestive system. A congested food tract, a torpid liver, greatly reduces eßleiency both of brain and body. If conscious that you are out of condition' try a dose of Pinkettes to-night, out see how, much better and brighter you will feel to-morrow.

Pinkeltes are Jaxative perfection, and they aid digestion, improve the

sister, Ruth May, runner up in the inofessional fights December 13 saying we would boʻpleased to give judging the pace, the first half of the a compliment to the Halicapper appetite, keep the breath sweet, the skin clear, milove piles. Of chemlats

to

# "If the

true...that he report will not challenge in 1930," said Gould, we consider Louis atrieken Young Jack Gibbons would like from the list of contenders. nothing belter", than to have a go with "A man con not be considered for Chief among the ascending stars Jack McAvoy, the now British light championship fight unless he is

ready and willing to challenge.. are those attractive children from weight sensation.

"Last year we went on record as Miami, Mary Hoerger, 11 year old Gibbons added his 66th victory in springboard champlon; hor older 16

New York when he defeated Billy Louls a crack at the title. Now that π klx- he K apparently unwilling to high platform event; Katy Rawls, Ketchell of Philadelphia in another young product of Miami's round preliminary on the Louis- challenge, the has eliminated himself, sunny strand, and Betty Lou Petty, Uzcudun bout.

Growing steadily, young Gibbons tho frostylo stylist from Seattle.

Men Pelty, by the way, In the has abandoned the middleweights. opinion of several observers,

maylie

weighed 1671⁄2 pounds for his Inst wrest American free-style supretischt. His father-manager, "Phantom macy from the popular Miss Kight Mike" Gibbons, said he eventually within another year. Even untrained will grow to the heavyweight class.

Mike Gibbons watched McAvoy in eyes can see that Betty Lou is the more natural swimmer. Her stroking training in New York and was nt the is seemingly without effort an, un-ringle when he stopped Babe Risto like that of Lenore, includes almost in no whale motion.

Even so the protty

than n

was impressed with McAvay's Miss Kightily," said Mike, "but not quite 20. deeply impressed as many of the east- en experts.

"Ife

in America's mermaid queen for 1935, Sho won the individual title of the champlerships by winning three first 440; H80 yards and mile-all

sound boxer, a good hitter, cens to be strong and fairly tough;

in record time, and her fourth place he has a styks I am quite sure

in the 100 metres gave her 16 points,

Jack could handle. We'd take the

From

now on let there be no cry about drawing of the colour line." Gould said he based his statement on press reports quoting the Negro Aghter's manager, Julian Black, an saying Louis would not challenge for the title this year.

If that be true, Gould snid, Brad- dock will meet in September kome contender selected in an elimination

tournament.

BADMINTON IS A GRACEFUL GAME

KING'S WARDEN WINS AGAIN.

BUT PETER DAVEY

DISAPPOINTS

Gladiator was taken out by Mr. Dietz instead of Mr. Y. T. Fung in the main event, the Hongkong Handi- cap "A" Division over 1% miles and the change in the wheel-house could not stop the old pilot Mr. G. Roza from registering his first win of the season on King's Warden.

it was a very good race and the

one more than the aggregate made by chance if the match could be built up Woman Writer Extøls Its confidence placed by the belting pub |

Katy Rawls,

Mirk.

Hill

who surprised almost everyone by losing the springboard diving championship, came through win the high platform event for second xtralight time.

to

into is fairly profitable one." United Prens.

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RACING ENTRIES

For Second Extra Mooting

Mary Huerger, who expected to make a good showing in that event. was withdrawn at the last moment and Ruth May carried on for the

Entries for some of the events at family, taking second place. Ruth

the Meeting of Nurmil of Los Angeles was third and the Second Extra Velma Dunn, also of Los Angeles, Hongkong Jockey Club on March 28

have come to hand, as follows:

fourth.

Attractions

The Meeting concluded by paying when all the entries accepted for the Moonte Ponds 'cap. for Australian Ponies that have started at the Annual Meeting and not won, and the Judicious allotment of weights gave one of the best finishes of the after-

noon.

I sounded a warning in my notes of last Friday that spotting the win- ner was not an easy job and Snowy River turned up to the delight of 234 punters out of a total of 2,226 backers, each receiving $42.40 for a win.

loat the race by Rose-Ann, who only a neck, would have pak hand- omely, and for a place, she returned $25, Halcyon was turning round when the tapo flew upwards and the bad start left him with too much groun ground to make up: Although Hakyon accomplished it to a certain degree, the effort took so much out of him that he finished almost but last. Derby Day made the running at lie was rewarded with $11.10 which was a good dividend. However, there the fall of the flag and was chased by

Goldsmith, were nise runners and Heroled the rest of the field following. The

the hot favourite, with the The game of badminton has had procession at the release of the was a terrific one and it seemed that расс a sicady following for over fifty barrier with King's Warden, Gladia years and its popularity to-day is greater than ever. Here is a game King's Jubilee following in the rear. was done in 26.2/5 seconds and the

tor, Cyclamen Bay, Bright View and they were out to catablish

record. However, the first quarter that almost any woman can take up, and keen lawn tennis pinyers will the

This position was maintained up to the last

25.3/5 negotiated in mile,

second quarter find an excellent substitute in this ing the distance post, it was left to

and after pass-seconds. Indoor version of

It was undoubtedly of tennis

played with King's Warden, Gladiator and Cycla- watch, but, coming down from the pleasure to a light-as-air shuttlecock.

men Bay, to light the inque

"out. Badminton is a very sociable game | King'a Warden tried to bore oul but CK, Derby Day and Goldsmith were

rock, and thousands of women find their the jockey made full use of his whis labouring and Racing Heart took the badminton club a source of great and spars and King's Warden hugged River after his heels. Rose-Ann and command of the Held with Snowy

Was

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a new

Miss Kight's record time in the 880) Colonial Stakes, one mile-Amber ond place in 11.39.1, also bettered 148: Old Star, 161; Silversmith, 150: pleasure to thens, bringing as it dees on to the rails (which he never did Night Star were lying within striking was 11.34. Miss Potty, taking neeley, 168; Laughing Girl, 168: Miracle,

the former Ameriem mark, 13.42. Tyne. 166. held by Helen Madison, On the way to her record win the 880, Miss Kight bent Miss Madison's mark of 7.22.3 for 500 metres, completing the

distanco in 7.10.6.

SCHOOL CRICKET Queen's College Draw With D.B.S.

Rosehill Plate, six furlong.-Bland- ford, 146; Brutus, 149; Gold Dragon, 146; Honey, 146; Ranger, 146; Violet Queen, 162; Zodiac, 165.

A number of people together, both before) till the finishing line, beating

Gladiator by half-a-length. men and women,

GRACEFUL MOVEMENT

Kame

distance and from the mile past on- wards, these four ponies were abreast fighting the issue out. It was only after a few minutes of deliberation. that Snowy River got the

verdict of

neck and Rose-Ann secured

Star and Racing Heart who dent- margin of half-n-length against Night heated for the third place take

BALIOS'S COME-BACK

As was expected, Ballos staged come-baek in his form to win the mediocre field of eight "Also Rans" Tytam Handicap "I" Division in a

as against 2:07.1/5 set in the "A" money. and the mile was covered in 2.10.4/5, Division. This race was the wond leg of the Daily Double Event and the combination paid $61.70. The minor places were filled by Fidelity and Strathalan, and the running of Peter Davey was a great disappointment to many punters.

GREAT BATTLE

Cardinals Seek Improvement

A

of badminton requires Union Plate, six furlongs-Cassius, energy and skill, but there need be The New York Women's Swiraming 161; Hawthorn, 148; Heriot, 150; 11 It is an all-in-the-air gune ant 144; Fidelity, 150; Gold Sovereign, no strain attached to the playing of Association team, Judith Fowler at Humber, 148; Ceean View, 152 Pay- is splendid training for balance and breastroke, Erna Kompan master, 151; Rubgy Star 145; Sham-grace and general agility, and the stroke, and Dorothy Dickinson ati free-style, made an American 300 rock, 156; Stopwatch, 142: Stra-footwork involved will improve your metro medley relay mark at 4.09.3.

thalan, 145; The Coot, 142; The bailroom dancing and enable you to Gorilla, 153. Team title went to the Miami Beach|

get into lawn tennis much more easily The full list of entries and hand-when the summer season comes round Swimming Club with 3 points. The caps for Carnegie Library Club of Homestead, published to-morrow.

this meeting will bangain.

The Badminton Phot WILL socona with 33. The

Association hna Washington A. C. of Seattle fourth match was played in a drizzle.

many hundreds of clubs afiliated to with 24.

it, and there are plenty of oppor Batting first, the Diocesan Boys'tunities of playing in matches should School compiled 143 rums for six you be interested and sufficiently ex- wickets, declared. F. J. Lay (37) and pert. If there is no club in your

The Hongkong" Handicap "B" Divi- G. Hong Chay (35) were top scorers.neighbourhood, you could hire a small

Blon (1 miles) attracted nine Ismail All captured three wickets for hall for one or two nights a a week and

starters and the Dynasty's stable

New York. 62.

entered King's Lord with Mr. Dietz start one on your own with a few

More power and An outfield When tumps were drawn, Queen's friends. Beginners will be surprised Sceptre had (Mr.

Instead of Mr. G. Roza, and King's "symphony in M" to support the College had scored 79 runs for the to find how extremely difficult it is

her harmonious hurting of the, celebrated Harris as loss of nine wickets. N. Lee compiled poo on Wednesday afternoon between than ten boundaries. R. Broadbridge in and the fun of the gamel would out to pitch up against "C" class old here will be wide open battle for A cricket match played at Sookun-54 not out, which included no rolled to hit the "flying feathers" accus chaperon. These two ponies were Dean boys represent the keynotes of ately, but that is where skill comes with the exception of The Tiger, the the St. Louis Cardinals' theme song

only griffins of this year who came for the 1936 baseball campaign. the Dioceson Boys School and Queen's (5 for 38) and Y T. Darmo (3-for-good toadminton racket- "Collegosulted in a draw. Tho16) were the most successful bowlers, cost about 30s., but it should last in-

stagers and it was a great battle be most of the regular jobs,' definitely if properly cared for and former securing the victory by a neck, mastur mind. "We have an excep- tween King's Lead and Bistre the Branch Rickey, the club's executive kept in a press. Boyish shorts do not look so well on the badminton court, the box-pleated variety or modern tennis frock being suitable and, of course, socks plimaoles, and a sweater to wear until warmed up and when off the court. Badminton Is in every possible way an admirable game for the aver age woman, whether young or not- 10-young, providing the right kind of exercise for her needs, in a ples- santly social environment.

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Lend was made a red hot favourite will make every veteran on the team It was surprising to see that King's tionally fine group of youngsters who and it seemed that the anembers of hustle when we call the roll at the betting publle must have had a Bradenton." and

dark tip. The Tiger, who was the only "B" class pony in the race, was a big disappointment in not securing a place.

CORRESPONDENCE

Football Disclaimer

The Sports Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph.

The passing of the veterans, Jack Bothrock and Ernie Oraatti, em- phasized the extent of the outfichl

shakeup.

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"It looks now as though Joe Med. wick. Terry Moore and Pepper Martin will do all the outfielding and good deal of the hitting we need. Medwick packs our big punch; Moore is a sophomore who should be much better this year. Martin will cover (lots of ground and I look for him to

hit more consistently.

K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT

"Pepper's shift to right field from Sir, With reference to the report third

base, where he has starred for: (Continued from Pago 8.)

appearing in your legao of the 10th. the past few seasons, Is prompted by Instant on the South China "B" v. the fact we have some great young (3.6) v Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Kirby St. Joseph's football league match, infielders coming up. There's (3.0).

Lyle played at Caroline Hill yesterday, 1 Juddy, for

instance, a A. E. P. Guest and Miss M. Grif. wish you to record two gross mis-ja great prospect.

aspeed king and fiths (-30.) v V. H. Freeman and statements of facts.

Charley Gelbert, a wonderful comeback, after made Mrs. Hosford (3.6).

W. Hirst and

Firstly, it was not the undersigned nearly losing his foot in Mrs,

hunting Rathmell who was ordered off the field in the accident, and he can play third base. (scr.) v A. E. Perry and Mrs.socond half of the game. Stokes (3,6).

The loss of Bill Delancey, hard Secondly, the goal against the hitting young backstop who has been Allen South China was not scored by Souza, seriously, is a big blow to the

as reported, but by the undersigned.

Cardinals but Big Virgil Davis will be A. HUSSAIN. the No. 1 target for the Dean boys (Fernandez-war the player ordered and Roy Farmeled, the speed ball regret tho error-Ed, stars of this year's Cardinal staff- Hongkong Telegraph.]

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