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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

APRIL

30, 1936.

RECREIO UNABLE TO FULFIL SEASON'S

UNITED BECOME LEAGUE

LEADERS

And Virtual

Champions

London, April 20. Arsenal's renetion to their English to-

Cup success will

reflected dra

day's match at Boiton, where ther the Wanderers by the old

lost to

goal in three.

Fulham also

suffered defeat

at

fradford against the City, but Man- chester United obtained two

valuable points at Bury.

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As a result they require but one point from heir last mantch 12

Saturday 10 be certain the churnpionship. Like they have already made certain.

Charlton prunotion

The records of the leading teams In the second division now read:~

P. W. D. L. FA. Pis Manchester U. 41 32 11 684 42 55 Charlton 41 22 10 84 57 54 WestHam 41 32 8 11 88 64 52 Shefeld U... 40 1 1 10 73 46 40 Tottenha .. 41 18 12 1-91 55 48

There were matches lo the third disision both northern and southern

sections, but none had any important bearing on the promotion issue, Chester, by beating Halifax, made themselves sufe

for

runners-up position in the northern section.

The results as cabled by Reuter follow.

FIRST DIVISION.

Bolton

2 Arsenal SECOND DIVISION Bradford C. 1 Fulham Bury

R. WETHERED

GOLF

TITLE HOLDER BEATEN

WOLLAN LOSES TO L. G. CRAWLEY

SURPRISES AT

DEAL

Deal, April 20.

1. G. Crawley, a former holder of the English Amateur Golf Champion- ship advanced to the fourth, round here to-day when he defeated John Wollan of Hosion by 4 and 3.

Oppenheimer, the

former Oxford Uni versity captain beat Martin-Smith, (x- champion British at the 21st, and Langloy the boy champion ousted L. Lunt, an erstwhile title holder by and 3.

In the second round S. E. Banks, a Sheffield business- man enjoyed the dis tinction of defent 1ing lodger Wether.

ed at the 19th.

Harticy

Our Daily Golf Hint

Make a mental picture of to do. what you intend Think yourself into the shot. See that your centre of gravity is over the ball dur- ing the whole of the stroke.

-J. H. Taylor,

#teamtamustat EV EXIGER151102

FUSILIERS

STILL HAVE A CHANCE

Of Finishing Runners-Up

was all against The luck Royal Welch Fusiliers yester- day when, in their quest for tho honours in runners-up second division of the local football league, they were held to a draw by Royal Ulster Rifles.

Fusiliers not only deserved to win because they were a better team, but they enjoyed the lead until the clos- ing stages, and even after losing it, continued to dominate, the final thrill, but a bitter disappointment, being when Singleton broke clean through on his own and had the goal at his mercy. As he continued to run in to make certain the full time whistle biew.

Fusiliers have will a chance of the Navy. ending runner-up to Fusiliers have to meet Eastern and both Club and they should win

toast matches with ease. In their

second in the tab game of the season they oppose East Lancashires, who at present stand Fusiliers must fourth win that game in order to depose

East Lancashires.

J. Tolley. Bentley Walker Cup Rox Hartley and lister Hartley, players, advanced to the

2 Manchester U. 3 round.--Reuter.

THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH).

Bristol C. 2 Crystal P. Southend

1 Swindon

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH).

Chester

3 Halifax

RANGERS LOSE AT HOME

In Last Match of The Season

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London, April 29. Glasgow Rangers finished their football league, season on an un- happy note to-day, when before their own supporters they lost tu Aberdeen by the odd goal in Ave,

Kilmarnock enjoyed a comfortable win against Clyde whom they enter- tained, scoring twice without reply.-

Reuter.

HONGKONG YACHTING.

Colleen Wins Sweepstake

Event

clanres aweepstake event yesterday was won by Calleon, sailed by Capt. N. Sydall.

The

mixed

In yesterday's game Fusiliers were much the smarter in their movements, but were not the Rifles' equal in shoot. Ing. In consequence lots of oppor

al- Ulsters tunities went begging. ways looked good for goals, Boyd the being particularly forward

centre dangerous,

Sullivan was not at his brightest in the Fusiliers' attack and once mias ed a wide open goal with only, the custodian to beat. Bumpster was the most accurate shooting of the for- wards, and deservedly netted both goals.

Rißes responded through

FIXTURES

480-MILE TORCH RELAY-A picture just received by air mail of the finish of the 450-milo- torch relay from Malbourne, where the last Australian National Games were held four years ago, Adelaide where the opening of this year's Games marked the beginning of the South Australian Cen tenary celebrations. The first torch bearer lit the Olympic flame, and the Olympic hymn was sung.

Will British Open Golf

Championship Remain In England?

A

London, Apr. 29. With the opening of crowded golf acason this week the British are looking to one of their stars to keep the major

question of norves if you have the courage to hit the ball straight at the hole, putting is as simple as fall- ing out of a tree."

With the exception of the open, practically every-

Alliss

han won

NEW HON.

title, the British open cham-thing worth winning. In his fortieth SECRETARY

pionship, in this country.

of

After ten successive years United States' victories, the title was won back in 1934 by Henry Cotton, and Alfred Perry kopt it here last year.

much time left to

year, he realize his ambition.

FOR K. C. C.

n better chance of Mr. Vic Labrum

"THE GREATEST STYLIST"

was once Alfred Padgham, who' described by Waltor Hagen has the These two are among the half-greatest stylist In this country, and dozen who are expected to provide who is years younger than Allies, the vanguard of the British defence seems to have

June 22-26. adding his name to the champions at Hoylake, Chesire.

roll. "Padgham swings so easily, and Others include Percy Alliss, Alfred takes so little out of himself, that he The course was Kowloon Rock (S). Channel Rocks (5) Ruinsey and then in the last minute or two Padghans.

Whitcombe Shoal (P), N mark on line (P),

to go on for ever. Channel Rocks (S), and Club line, a obtained the equaliser through Far-brothers, Charles, Ernest and Re- gives the impression of being able

distance of 8.3 miles,

Started at 14.45

Finished Corrected Pos

4

Full results follow:

Yacht Isube! Daphne

(Mr. B. J. Scott-White)

16.40.12 10.31.54

(Dr.-L.-J.-Davis)-------

Colleen....

16.52.22 10.42.00

}

16.27.50 16.25.04 1 (Capt, N. Sydall)

Siskin...... 16.20.06 16.26.05

(Col. E. Kirke) Widgeon

2

10.30.31 16.27.451 3

(Miss H. Crawhall Wilson}

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- LEAGUE TABLE

and

Skates

Goal P. W. D. L. F. A. Pia.

1 125 27 48 Royal Navy.. 2023 2 East Lanes. 25.40-33.81.25.11 R.W. Fusiliers 23 14 8 1 76 20 36 R. U Rifles.. 25 16 4 5 67 30′ 36 R. Engineers 25 15 2 8 86 40 32 R.A.S.C.

R.A.0.C... 20 13 3 S. Chinn 26 13 2 Chinese Ath.. 25 10 Eastern Ath. 259

315 38 21 17 H. K. F. C... 25 University .. 20 6 4 17 36 74 14 Radio S. C... 20 5 1 20 25 88 11 C. de Recreio 26 5 0 21 27 67 10 Kowloon F.C. 25 2 1 22 16 113 5

the three ginald, and W. J. G. Cox.

The last time the championship was played at Hoylake was in 1930, When "Bobby" Jones annexed it as ane of the four major titles.

COTTON'S CHANCE_______

Of the seven British players mon-

given the tioned Cutton is

best chance of winning as he has been 52 53 23 given for the last five years at least. 40 63 28 Cotton is an "automatic" golfer always trying new swings, styles and 6 10 16 53 28

stances. 4 12 48 62 22

ile learnt his golf by prac Lising for hours in front of a looking glass,

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Mr. V. C. Labrum has been elected to fill the office of honorary

Hecretary of the Kowloon Cricket Club, vice Mr. R. P. Phillips, who has resigned.

"Vie", as he is known to a host of

CONCEDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE POINTS

The Season Is Too Long

ANOTHER EXAMPLE

(By "Veritas")

Confirmation has been given to the report which appeared in the Telegraph yesterday that Club de Recreio would be 'un- able to play their two remain- ing matches in the first division- of the local football league, and that they have conceded the points to East Lancashires and Police.

Re-

This is directly the outcome of a painfully over-extended season, erelo are up against two vital fac torn. Firstly that it is impossible for their players to get away from business in time for mid-week matches now demanded by the FA. Seconully there are several members of the team who have to play in Mamak League hockey matches which clash with week-end football.

Recreio have done their utmost to get together a team, and reluctantly they have found it necessary to write

CHINA OLYMPIC TEAM

SHANGHAI MATCH CANCELLED OWING TO WEATHER

Shanghal, April 25,

The match between the Chinese Olympic Team and the Chinese stars has been cancelled owing, to bad weather,

The Chinese Olymple Team left here this evening for the Capital.

Wah Kin Yai Po.

to the HK.F.A. offering to conceda the points in their remaining two league matches,

Police, and East Lancashires are the benoticiaries, Polico now occupy third place in the league table with owe matches to play.

if

the F.A. accept the offer to concede the points, (and it seems that they must), the revised records of the clubs in the first read:-

Then there are the three Whit combes, all seasoned campaigners, les, ex-Ryder Cup captain, is once and first class atroke players. Char- again worried over his putting. For months past it has been at a high friends, is one of the oldest members standard; but now the season is start-of-the-Club and can point to many Ing it is showing signs of slipping-years of hard work in promoting Putting has robbed Charles many forms of entertainment at the K.C.C. S. China "A" 26 12 5 79 31 40 a vietery.

LEAGUE TABLE

Gonis

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pta.

The chances of W. J. Cox, member His vast experience will enable him to Chinese Ath. 26 14 9 46 26 37 of the 3986 Ryder Cup team, and handle the new work in a thoroughly.W. Fusiliers 24 12 7 01 30 31 first assistant professional to play efficient manner. for Britain, cannot be passed over

bullt lightly. A powerfully

S. China "B" 26 11 9. E GO 30 31

H.K.

$7 29 32 23 12 58 54 34 29

10 49

Mr. Labrum has served an general committee for many years,

Polles 24 12 8 4 Royal Navy 24 the H.K.FC.

R.

Ulster

0 9 64 60 30 R. 25 89 8

9 8 475

38 25

life

3

C. de Recreio 26.7 5

St. Joseph's 28 H2 16 40 71 18 Kowloon F.C. 25 0.3 10 37 54 36 R.A. Lyemun 21 3 213 40 74 R. A. Stone-

mun, and tremendously enthusiastic, At Prestwick last year; he spent a he has built up a reputation as one and as an appreciation of his work East Lancs. 23 10 6 14 45 46-24 month on the course before the tourna. of the longest hitters in the country. meut,

practising 30 holen day. Having recently taken to a heavier for the club, he was elected u When the tournament came alonir he type of driver he is hitting enormous member three years ago. blew up in the concluding rounda, distances. Where others take a bras was thought that he had over sie for the second shot, Cox needs

only a No. 3 iron. Cotton would not enter for any competitions last year so that he 011 the Open. might concentrate Tais year he has entered for evory tournament that is going and has once again altered his style.

GAVIA KEEPS trained. NATIONAL TITLE

Poor Tennis

He is said to be a vastly improved player.

only 11.9 regards khot production but in the matter Fix of temperament. In the last months he has lengthened his swing and effected a radical change in his putting style..

He has also adopted a now putting style the main feature of which is a locked left wrist throughout the swing-United PreAD.

RACE WON AFTER

A DESPERATE

FINISH

Mr. Philips, who has brought successful term of ellice to a close, succeeded Mr. A. Hyde-Lay, as hon. sreretary.

...

Cutters. 25 1 3 21 14 104 5

received two points from Recreio. + received two points from Recreio

ATHLETIC FEAT OF CENTURY

2,000 Guineas Thrills Ten Miles

Cotton always had a three-quarter Approximately 300 tounis enthu-

awing

and although he still stops siasts crowded into the Rizal Me- before the club is horizontal, he han moriul tennis courts last Monday lengthened the swing appreciably.

Newmarket, April 20. afternoon to see Leonardo Gavia, des The effect is more pleasing and pro-

The Two Thousand Guineas meo results fealing champion, retain his coveted

duces better

Hitherte putting has been Cotton's was & triumph, for Lord Astor to-day Philppine national tennis title by defeating Aniado Sanchez, youthful chief weakness, lle has experimented when His nominee, Pay Up, starting representative of the Managumpay standing on his head, as Walter Heit 11 to 2, beat the Aga Khan's 100 tennis club, in three straight sols,gen once suggested to Leg Diegel as to Mahmoud in a desperate finish,

an alternative to Diegel's fantastle by n short head.

Mrs. Shand's Thankerton, with a Gavia diminated Rodrigo Diaz in arms akimbo style.

Cotton has abandoned the crouch, starting prize of 10 to 1, secured the semi-finals on Saturday, G-3; 7-5,

Pay Up was badly drawn for the 0-4, while Amado Sanchez succeeded and the extended elbow method re-third place.

A windmill for a more in downing L. Pollntan in a full sembiing

style-normal, upright start being on the extrame outside, -length battic, 6-4, 1-0, 0-0, 3-6, 6-4. natural

feet fairly close together, but the horse ran magnificently and Their victories la the semi-finals stance,

won a thrilling finish. brought Gavia and Sanchez together and elbows kept more into the body:

5-2, 6-2, 6-2,

in the championship match.

Incidentally R. Dick rode the first: classic winner of his career-Reuter

CRICKET STARTS Holiday Match For Indian Tourists

Record By Eaton

LAPS RUN LIKE CLOCKWORK

CHINA'S DAVIS CUP

SIDE IN FRANCE

Start Training at Roland Garros Stadium

Paris, Apr. 23. China's tennis players, Ko Sin-Kie and Guy Cheng, who will represent their country in the coming annual, Davis Cup matches, yesterday after- noen made their first appearance on tho Courts of Roland Garros Sta-

Running lap after lap like a clock-work machine. Billy Eaton. (Salford Harriers), the 26-year-old dium in Paris, where they will train

daily. international cross-country cham- Ku. Sto-Kle arrived in the French pion, in winning the A.A.A. ten-

miles track championship, cut genpital from the south of France. 4-5sec. off the great Alfred Shrubb's together with the Shanghai player. Gordon Lum, and the Cantonese British record of 50min. 40 3-5sec.,

at the White City Stadium-last player Choy, yesterday morning.

They were met at the station by month.

the Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Wol- What was undoubtedly the feat of lington Kos, with whom they travel the century by a Baltlah-born athlete led from Shanghai, but who arrived was witnessed by a mero handful of in Faris shortly before them. spectators-little more than a hun-

Daytona, the 9 to 2 favourite, finish. "ed ninth. Rhodes Scholar finished PERRY A MENACE Playing truo to form, Leonardo

Perry the "champion nobody ex-fourth, Monument 8fth, Abjer sixth, Gavia took the lead and retained it throughout the entire match. San-pected" is hardly likely to keep his the King's colt Fairey seventh and chez appeared weary as a result of title this year. Yet despite his un- Valvis Day eighth.

orthodox and rather flamboyant his strenuous match on Saturday and played game far below the-stan-style, he is still producing the goods, dard he had shown in the calmination le has completely confounded he

exports.

Whatever one may think matches. Time after time, he falled about the champion's rugged style it is to got the ball over the net of the Impossible to get away from the fact tries and ho seemed unable to fathom the fast volleys of the veteran Gavin. that the swing is true. Perry may 8hough the match was listless in Aing himself at the ball in complete most parts, the large crowd was not abandon, but he never loses control were several of the clubhead. It is a style that disappointed as thoro

oil. It did at

Gravesend, April 29. instances when the youngster made sometimes comes strong

bids for victory and Gavia Prestwick last year. It may not at

In a twelve-a-side one day match dapper little Northern stylist had also against the French team, the Chineno toarn touring Britain got to within 4-sec. of the world's players will proceed to England bad to exert every bit of knowledge Hoylake this year.

There is no more accurate striker the Indian

Record made by Paavo Nurmi, the where they intend spending the Sum tor. They are now awaiting orders he possessed to outwit the youthful

Their opponents; a Kentish-side "Phantom Finn, nee. The champion had a distinct of the ball than Porey Alliss, and if made 185 for 10 wickets declared.

Conditions were all against him. from this Federation, as regards the of Inter- advantage in that he possesses a more only his putting commanded the

as the iron shots it captained by "Tich" Freeman; powerful serve and volley as well as same respect

being left gale force, and in the Stadium nationn! tournaments to be held in

France. mature experienos, having played would not be necessary to look any veteran googly bowler, made 173 for The wind seemed at times to reach eventual participation

(Continued on Page 6.) with the best of tennis players hare further for the 1988 open champion. 4 wickets, the match

"Putting", says Allies, "is paroly a drawn-Router. and in other parts of the Orient.

the

drod, including the officials and Press.

Guy Cheng, on his part, came here

But that did not detract from the few days ago from New York.

After their Davis Cup games merit of the performance, for the