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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1936,

MORE ABOUT AUSTRALIAN CRICKET HISTORY

ST. ANDREW'S CLUB

GAMES GROUNDS ALLOTTED VERY GOOD YEAR

For the first time in the lslory of in St. Andrew's Club, grounds King's Park have been allotted to them for tennis, hockey and football. This fact was made known by the! Rev. J. R. Higgs, Chairman, at the annual meeting of the Club, held in St. Andrew's Church fall last night. Those present were Mr. A. S. Bliss, Mr. F. V. Wong, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. 1. Dawson, Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Mrs. t. Baldwin, MTB. M. Vessoon, Misses Ethel Banker, Phyllis Gittins,

NEW ATHLETIC

RECORD

HOECKERT DOES TWO MILES IN 8:57:4

Stockholm, Sept. 24. Gunnar Hoeckert, the famous athlete, le-day broke the exist tog world's running record for two miles, when he covered the distance is 23 minutes 67 4/10 aceonds,

The old record, eniablished by Donald Lari, was 8 minutes 68 4/10 seconds-Renter.

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OLYMPIC SWIMMERS

DISAGREEMENTS BREAK

TEST MATCH HARMONY

1891 BRINGS ABOUT NEW ERA IN ENGLISH CRICKET

(By R. Abbit)

It would be tedious to follow the fortunes of the Test Matches in particular detail year by year, and, as I suggested in my last article, I propose to deal very generally with them. The story has brought down to the loss of the Ashes.

Florrie and Joyce Work, Irene Japanese Women To Give 18823

Messrs. H. Kew, Fincher, A. B. Hamson, Wm. Low, A. F. Austin, and

F. B. Bronbridge.

statement

Exhibition In Colony

of

Only limited

is

incorrect.

It

Two games all was the

recovery.

Turner,

you

NEW RACING SEASON TO-MORROW

the "E" sur. Inst line of defence. [Continued from Page: 8.) class China ponies ant this race ins drawn 13 entries. I presume, with- out prejudice, that the Racing Cum- for the money. good run Plain View, will weigh out with Mr.mittee after careful deliberation can- Y.. Fung while Mountain View sidered that the distance would not will be steered by Mr. W. Choy. It be too long for these 13 chargers and will be recalled that Sylvandale (Mr. I am sure that the event will attract Proulx), after annesing the Lantoo much interest.

i have been trying my level best Handlenp (five furlongs) before the

ponies recest went over to the Portuguese to "get a lino" on all the colony and captured the main event, entered for this event but I regret the South China Cup over the cham pion course for the owner. It was that I had to give up the search as a

to-follow. thought at one tiene that Sylvandale a job and I therefore strongly

recommend punters was a short distance nag but I am ranking list of the gentlemen in sure fie now

comes under another charge of the avoirdupols. Estover category. Seventeenth of September and Laughing Buddhu are on the

to

the curry Fame level was to be taken out by Mr. Frost. but as he cannot tip the scale ut and the former to my estimation is a

better

Cassius is well on pony. handicap and is now owned by the 148 lbs. I hear that so far no jockey

popular lady fan Mrs. Newill. understand Mr. Harrls will be the Jockey and this small nag is worth $5 each way. I have not heard what Mr. Proulx will be riding but in sprinting races, he has no peers and a small bet an his mount is worth while.

THE VAUCLUSE HANDICAP

They remained in Australio des- Cambridge), Lohmann, Maurice Read, pite the attack of Ilon. Iva Bligh, Attowell, Feel, Brigs and but R fortunat not least (except in size), Bobby not Was journey and indeed the ship was very Abel. Strong as it was, the side last two out of three Test Matches. thanks nearly lost in a colision 350 mik: out from Colonivo, Poor Fred to the hitting of Lyuns and the good Morley was badly injured and only play of Alee Bannerman, George has been booked.

Giffen und The

Enthusiasm report and

isa accommodation a year or so Inter the injury caused fared up in Australly and in spite accounts were adopted without dis-

It has been!

1893, cussion. In the financial statement, available at the European YM.C.A. untimely death.

of the defeat in England in loss of 588.80 on the year's working this afternoon for the swimming ex-stated that the Ashes were recover- was shown, due to increased expend~} hakbillon to be given by the Japanese ed by two games to one but this to Australia were well on the road to ture on league badminton.

Commenting on the report, the Olympic women's team, which Rev. J. R. HIKES declared that in the passing through Hongkang to-day main the year was very successful, Those who wish to see them in and he was pleased with the increase action are advised to secure their in membership. He went on compliment the members badminton "A" team, which put up a very good show against strong competition. would like to hear of another club that could offer so many privileges to its members for an annual sub- scription of $2.50.

Jost

month, the Japanese "mermaids" ac- quitted themselven creditably, win-

the

Important Factor Is The Draw

There will be a good field of "B" class Australian

ponies in the Vaucluse Handlung over five furlong and of course the draw will be an inny

In conclusion, Mr. Higgs sald hej blog many places in the important not put her full strength in the Luren, F. G. J. Ford, Brockwell, important factor. Anything

events.

Oficials elected were: President. Rev. J. R. ligga, tre Hunt. elected).

Several well-known local women been selected to svimmers have compete against the Japanes, in- cluding the Missen V. Thirlwell, D. Leung Yuk-chan, Leung Wing-han, Mrs. McMahon and pro- Vice-Presidents.-Messrs. R. Hald-bully some other Chinese girls.

It

In 1893, the visitors suffered from final reading. At Home the Ashes the lack of a fast bowler while they were always up against at least two three great speed- were recovered and by 1804 first signs of a slight falling off of England's among the great men of the past merchant of the day, Mold, Lock- bookings early. 10

Later wood and Tom Richardson. Competing sigainst the world's best began to show themselves. of the

There were Stoddart took out the 1894/5 team in Berlin women swimmers

caine-more trouble,

financial and just won the rubber. There constant arguments over questions and Australia often could are more new names.-Archle Mac- feld. nor indeed did new players nt Albert, Ward, and J. T. Brown (of

For happen. There are several Inst this period make their appearance to Yorkshire) came into the side. unite the place of those who were Australia, the great names of Dar roadsters and this should be the best event of the meeting. Atlas is weil the was

"swinging and Iredale first appeared.

It is learned on good falling out.

One Test Match was remarkable luned and down" which happens at periods to

Australia rnt up, the huge authority that his legs were in per- all countries, and exists at present the first.

morning. Snowy River in England though thank goodness score of 580 runs. England (by this fect condition after the fast gallop of the trouble is only lack of cricket line Test Mutches were being played Sunday

an investment on the mare is danger- ability. Indeed, down to the begin to a finish in Australia) made 325 in doesn't like the sight of the gate and ning of 1888 Australla could claim their first knock and 437 in their

Centre Court is looking well ous, on second. 177 runs were needed one more victory than England out the evening of the 5th day, but when but I have no news who is going to of seventeen Tesla played.. Of the

113 had plot her. I am afraid that Ranger next eleven Tests she lost no less stumps were drawn only

short distance racer, wille rain. is not a came been scored and then Peel and Briggs shut but the last Violet Queen and Zodiac have proved than ten.

eight wickets for 54 runs on the sixth their day and England won the Match and is it turned out the rubber with it. And there for this week wo will leave it, as a turn in the tide was coming.

(To be continued.)

win, W. F. Fincher, J. P. Dawson, L. E. Kirby.

Hon. Secretary.-Mr. F. V. Wong. (re-elected).

Hon, Treasurer.-Mr. A. B. Bliss, (re-elected).

Committee-Mrs. R. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Kirby, Mesars. 11. Kew, E. F. Fincher, and W, C. Law. Hockey Captains-Miss Phyllis Gittins and Mr. A. S. Bliss,

Vice-Captains-Miss Florrie Wongi

and Mr. A. B. Hamson.

A proposal by Mr. E. F. Fincheri

Our Daily Golf Hint

Waiting for the club-head to come through is one of the most difficult things we have to do in golf.

-H. B. Martir.

future bowlers,

The 6th Australian team, who came over in 1888 under the captaincy of P.

'showed the S. McDonnell, beginning of better things; not in- mediately indeed, but hope for the Two new great B. Turner and J. J.

Sammy side as did

Cambridge, ebam-

and Harry Trott, who was afterwards to play much cricket Japanese

in England. Alee Bannerman, Bon- nor, Blackham and S. P. Jones were there, but

but George Giffen refused to

unce in

that Dr. H. D. Matthews, once EN LUKENNELS ARTIKANETSONNISTUU AKUNTAN KORENINGSBUM | Ferris, made their first appear- secretary of the club and now away! It will be interesting to see how in England, be elected life member Miss Leung Wing-han, the Kwang-Woods, who was then a fresher at for his services was unanimously tuig provincial backstroke

picn, fares against agreed to.

the

Mrs. Kirby proposed that more stars in this event. provision be made for non-League- The exhibition will commence at

playing badminton members, and it 4.30 pm, and will conclude stappa owing to one of the quarrels I was decided to hold a general bad-proximately 5.30 p.m. minton meeting at on carly dale.

have already mentioned. I

Following a strong appeal by Mr. various functions, the meeting came the way omitted to state that there Higgs for more support of the Club's to an end..

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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

CIVIL SERVICE C.C.

Activities Of Year Reviewed

MEETING TO-DAY

the

limit lond

BURGOMASTER IS FAVOURITE

For The Last Event

the

In the last event, the Junk Bay Handlerp (second section) for "D" class China ponies, 13 ponies · have been entered. Burgomaster, after His clever win at Macno on Septem- ber 13, should be one of the favour- ites and there not much difference of weight between him and Double Chance. When these two me: in the big Cash Sweep event, the Lantag Handieap before the recess. Double Chance who was second was conced- ing four pounds to Burgomaster who capabilities. My fancy is came in fourth and to-morrow the Allas, the hard mouth Honey, Centre former is set to give only six lbs.

Court, Violet Queen und Zodiac, und will make my foul selection to-

morrow.

and

"DAILY DOUBLE" SECOND LEG

Strong Hunch For Rose Evelyn

Yihan

Ja

Too much confidencé' cannot be placed on Double Chance while the running of Burgomoster at Macao was very convincing. The latter will undoubtedly find a strong op- position in King's Parade who is in Ane fettle and we must not overlook the chances of Blue Ribbon, Slop- watch and Die twu View poules.

It may be interesting to know that at the Mucho meeting the offletal Hundicapper held that Ocean View was seven pounds better than Valley The second feg of the "Daily View who ran Double will be on the Island Baymaster, but the adjustment of weight second to Burgo- Handicap (second section) over six furlongs for "C" class China ponies and Ocean View has now a pull of shows the two Views on level terms. was so much disugreement in Aus- tealin that in the winter of 1880-1887

such a nasty problem. I may be

spotting the winner may not be len pounds against Burgomuster. there was an Englisht leam Shrewsbury and an English side

The 32nd, annual general meeting wrong but I have a strong hunch As an outsider, Blue Ribbon is unde Ilon. Martin Blayden Hawke (afterwards Lord Hawke), both tour of members of the Hongkong Civil that. Rose Evelyn, Amberley, and worth $5,

In the Club pavilion to-day at 6.30 order named. ve him out of my Jug at the same time in Australla. Service Cricket Club will be held Valorous will pass the wire in the dangerous Comment is needless. Tlic only

but I point

prefer to p.in. of interest is that one can usually win The report of the Committee for selection as somehow or other he quite a good bet by stating positively the past year states, in part: does not go well with Mr. Frost, and aggressively that Mr. C. Aubrey The excess of income over ex- whereas Mr. "Pinky" Botelho steer- Smith captuined ॥ team In Australia penditure curried to reserve

ised this pony to victory on live oera- in 1688. Lots of people know that C. $1,000.54.

Glons, What A Chance, to my mind, Aubrey Smith was known as round-

is a little backward in form. the-comer Smith, got his blue for Cambridge and played for Sussex. A few people know that he captained the Arst English team to go to South During the year under review Afrien in 1888 and it was with these thirty-two members resigned (which people that you will get your money includes twenty-one who have left on, as they will think you have things the Colony) and thirty-nine new On mixed. Actually he captained members live been enrolled. Shrewsbury's team in Australin in August 1, 1930, the total member- 1887-1988 and had a batting average ship including eight life members There is umple accom- of 24.0. Reverting to the 1888 team was 186.

It is with deep regret that your cummittee has to report the death of Mr. L. E. Longbottom which oc- gurred on July 12, 1030,

in England, it is interesting to see modation in the Club premises for that Turner took 314 wickets for more members.. 11.33 runs apiece_white Ferris took 220 wickets fur 14.23 runs apiece. mitre

Numerous changes in the com- have been necessitated

Japanese Olympic

THE PENULTIMATE Swimmers

EVENT

Difficult Distance For Ponies

The penultimate event-the Clear Water Bay Handicap-will bring out

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG. JOCKEY CLUB,

The Seventh Extra Race Meet- ing will be held weather per- mitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 26th September, 1936, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

By Order,

S. A. SLEAP,

Actg. Secretary. Hongkong, 21st September, 1996.

als swing

and BOB BURNS

ulo Bazookal

THE

RHYTHM RANGE

7 New Song Hits

in this roundup of

mirth and melodyl

BING CROSBY

FRANCES FARMER BOB BURNS

MARTHARAYE DUTISELY NORMAN TAUROG

✪ SUNDAY O

AT THE

ALHAMBRA

IN ACTION AT "Y" TOOLS NEED THIS OIL

THIS AFTERNOON

It is expected that accommodation at the Y.M.C.A. swimming bath this afternoon will be taxed to its utmost when the Japanese women Olymple swimmers will give exhibitions, and

The rest of the bowlers managed to through leave and departures from Second Team: Batting, F. J. Ling: will compete against local talent.

the Colony. Our Chairman of account for only 120 between them.

runner-up,

The 'meeting is scheduled for 4.30 and will inst about on hour.

Keep working parts well lubricated and free from, rust-they'l last longer./

CLEARES LUBRICATES PREVENTS RUST

A first-rate programme has been 3-IN-ONE OIL

drawn up, and is as follows.

100 YARDS FREE-STYLE Miss S.

Matsumura

(Japan).

In the next team 1890, two of the Commitice, Mr. A. O. Brawn, left Bowling, N. Whitley.

Lawn Tennis.-Club Champion- coming glants made their first ap- the Colony on retirement in Febru pearance, Sidney Gregory and Hughleary, and this office was successive-ship: E., C. Fincher; runner-up, E. ly held by Mr. S. Alderman, who L. H. Shute. Men's Singles Handi- Trumble. The side was not a suc departed in May, and by Mr. F. cnp: E. C. Fincher:

Men's Doubles: I. cessful one at all but there were Jones, who left for England in E. Richardson. signs that better things were to come. August. Mr. 3. A. Bendall took Agafurolf and J. Bullock; runners

ever the duties of Hon. Secretary up. J. Faro and N. Bebbington. A NEW ERA

(Japan), on the departure on leave af Mr. Mixed: Doubles: J. Skinner and Mrs.

Mlas K. It was after 1888 Unt visits of the J. Deakin. Messrs. P. D. Crawley, Collyer; runners-up, W. S. Daley Alsa T. Furata

Mrs. Simmonds. Ladles Kollma (Japan) and Miss V. Thir- teams grew a little less frequent. No G. Fowies and J. R. Pengelly were ond English team went to Australia be-appointed to fill the vacant seats on Doubles; Mrs. Simmonds and Mrs. well (Hongkong).

100 YARDS BACK-STROKE tween 1887/88 and 1801/92. Similar- the Committee, while Mr. J. Gel-G. Fowles; runners-up, ly, after the seventh team of the lutley succeeded. Mr. J. M. Purvis Bentley and Mrs. J. A. Bendall.

Ladies Singles: Mrs. as Hon. Bar Convener,

Miss II. Morioka (Japan), Miss R. Australians in England in 1800 there was no further team sent until 1893. Whist Drives-The popularity of runner-up, Mrs. G. Fowles,

Bowls Club Champion-Takamura (Japan) and Miss Leung of the Club's social ac- The English team of 1891/2 brings in this side

A. W. Grimmilt: runner-up, | Wing-han (Hongkong)", has been well maintained, practically a new generation of tivities players, Lord Sheffield made him- and our hearty thanks are extend-R. R. Davies: Singles Handicap: J. S. Deakin; runner-up, T. Armstrong. Armstrong self responsible for the side and it fed to Messrs. J. A. Bendall, was captained by W. G. Grace, who Eccleshall, R. Hillyer, P. E. Knight Doubles Handicap! T. had not been out for eighteen years. and F. Jones (Convener) for their and C. Strange; runners-up, H. West-

lake and H. F. Westlake, Here, A, E. Stoddart's nume first ap- work in connection therewith.

Billards Handicap Winner, J. Cricket. First Team: Batting. J. peared as did the names of Gregor Macgregor, (who was still up at E. Richardson; Bowling, T. Baker, Faro; runner-up. G. Bentley.

No Sympathy

Lawn

ship:

Mrs. G.

G. Bentley;

150 YARDS. MEDLEY RELAY

(Back, Breast and Free Styles) Miss R. Takamura, Milas 11. Machala and Miss T. Furata (Japan -Ist team), Miss H. Morikoa, Miss

By Blosser

U. Tsubol and

Miss K. Kojima Leam); Miss -LeuDE (Japan-2nd Yuk-chan, Miss Leang Wing-han and Alfss D. Hunt (Hongkong).

DIVING EXHIBITION THIGH BOARD)

Miss F. Kono will, perform (a) running one and a half somersault, (b) One Somersault, (c) Back Dive with Pike.

Miss M. Osawa will perform (a) back-spring twist, (b) Running one and a half-somersault, (0) back- spring one and a half somersault.

HEY, COME BACK

HERE, YOU THIEF....

You.... YOU.... MARAUDER!!

HE DIDN'T MEAN TO

DO IT!

IT WAS SATAN

WHO MADE HIM SMELL

THOSE SAUSAGES!

SATAN MAY HAVE MADE HIM SMELL THEM, BUT TEARİNG 'EM OFF THE HOOK WAS HIS OWN

IDEA!!

I'M GONNA HOLD YOU UNTIL YOUR FATHER PAYS FOR THAT MEAT!!

WHAT'S THE MATTER, HERMAN? WHAT DID THE KID

DO?

HIS DOG TORE FIVE POUNDS OF SAUSAGE OFF A HOOK! THAT'S THE FOURTH TIME IN TWO DAYS! HE'S COSTING THE STORE PLENTY!

WELL, IF THOSE SAUSAGES WERE AS STRONG AS THE ONES YOU SOLD ME LAST · WEEK, THEY'LL COME BACK UNDER THEIR OWN

POWER!

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