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SHANGHAI BEMOANS THE LACK OF NEW CRICKET TALENT

Outstanding Players Of The Past Recalled

Shanghai, Apr. 24.

There is a well-known saying "Give an Englishman a ball and he goes mad", and with the approach of summer comes that season when Englishmen the world over wipe the dust off their bats, oil them, and in the midday sun go forth to perform what appears to the foreigner to be a few weird antics which carn the crithusiastic ap- plause of (what appear to the foreigner to be) an equally mad audience.

The game takes place in an arena of green award where a great num- ber of men take pleasure in standing

listlessly around in a circle apparent ly stupified by the stifting heat. But for all this, England's beloved game of cricket continues to enjoy the in- terest of many million8,

rul again. He soon established him- self as a medium-fast bowler whose persistent length and ability to turn both ways frequently dismayed an impatient batsman; and he was par ticularly noted for his fine qualities juf leadership which endeared him to those who had the good fortune to support him.

Wilson whs followed by the Cric-

On the first of May, Shonghol's serion opens officially on the Cricketket Chub ground with the annual match between the President's XI and the Vice-President's XI. Brig-Gen. E. B. Maenaghten, President of Shanghul's senior club, will lead a side against N. L. Sparke, the both of whose sides purport to in- clude some of Shanghai's best known players. However, though it in uk ways difficult to compare the idols of

Vice-President,

different ages, it would not be amiss to remind lovers of the game that N. L. Sparke played against Hongkong in 1809 and as a fast bow- ler terrified the opposing batsmen with his "king" denveras, suys ine N. C. D. Now,

CRICKET NAMES

Other names immediately spring lu mind, and in those days few could compare with V. H Lanning and F. W. Potter an medłum pace bowlers of no mewn distinction. Both these players had enviable averages at the end of every season, Lanning being perhaps the better known for his fine performance against Hongkong in 1905

analysis showed the when his astonishing figures, 8 wickets for 11 rung. His victims included that pollshed bat Dick Hancock and young man who in later years be came such a heartbreak to Shanghai's attack, Tam Pearce,

Later still came Harry Ollerdessen, remembered for his style and the cuse with which he invariably put away a good ball. He was followed

by Shanghal's pride, Capt. E. I. M, Barrett, whose powerful "lifts" into the deep agenized the opposition's already distraught attack. Those were years of dearth in the bowling department of the game, though C. Muin's consistency earned a place for him against Hongkong at the age of seventeen. He was supported by R. N. Anderson and A. G. 11, Ciu- ruthers, both medium spin bowlers. Main's seven wickets in the first inn- ings

second fully and ave in the justified what would have appeared n risky selection.

ANTI-CLIMAX

After Capt Burrett's departure, Shanghai cricket suffered a natural anti-climax, and it was left to T. W. R. Wilson and his contemporaries to bring the standard out of a mediocre

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Club's present captain, D. W Lench, who has been incomparable for some years insofar as his style, both at the crease and in the attack, remind one of Old Trafford. Few can watch him wibout thinking of Sussex's Tate, whose ability to m tain such essentials as pace," length and "turn" made him so indispensa- ble to England, for so many years; and his batting is reminiscent of E. It is to be pitied that R. T. Holmes. there Is no-one with his cuse and grace in the ranks as we view them to-day.

LACK OF TALENT

To bemoan the lack of talent at the beginning of another sewer is usual, yel this extremely apparent This G. S. Dunkley need fear no yene. rival behind the sticks; yet who is going 10 support the attack? Of balsmen there are few whose per-

formances during the past two sen- sona warrant implicit faith, though Leonard Stokes and "Peanut“ Mar- shall can be remembered for their attack of the bowling, and the obvi- ous case with which they were able

raise the century between them. But was not that three years ago?

Glancing through the sides for the First of May's game one can silently deplore the lack of new material. Let us hope that the nets wili foster the youngsters' ambitions, and that here will be no scarcity of keen promise among the senson's eligible pinyers.

Kho In Final At Bournemouth

in the semi-inal of the singles tennis championship. Kho Sin-kic Letented Sharpe 7-0. 6-2. B-4. Router.

"Bunny" Ausiin Wins

Bournemouth, Apr. 20. In the semi-final of the Bourne- mouth Harcourt Tennis Tourna- ment to-day, H. W. (Bunny) Austin beat Petra 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.

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THRILLS IN ARMY BOXING

Willingness urati hard hitting characterised the events in the finals of the Hongkong Area Individual Open Boxing Championship, welch

Corinthians Held To A Drawn Game

San Francisco, Apr. 24. The Dougian Aircraft Corporation team surprisingly held the scoreless Islington Corinthians to a

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INDIANS ENTER

THE FINAL

Scotland Beaten At Hockey

(By "The Pilgrim")

On the Club ground last evening before an enthusiastic crowd of sup- ¿pariers, --India-defeated Scotland-by Three goals nil in the remi-final of the Hongkong Hockey Association's International Tournament to qualify to meet Fortuzal in the final,

The Sents were without their leader, Cupl. Loch, and Wallace led the attack. They were soon press- ing but the forwards were poor, ahooling badly when they shot at all. Wallace was given an excellent op- portunity when Mackenzie-Kennedy Topsed in a beauty but he shot wide with only Ramzan to beat.

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India took fully 20 minules to settle down, and for long time Pyara Singh was the only one of the forwards to show any enterprise.

Then a movement

the right wingby Teja Singh forced Waddell to leave his ebarge and in so doing he was tricked by Gurbachan Singh,| who sent the ball to Jasdir Singh for the latter to shoot into an open goal.

NO HEADWAY

Though Scotland rallied, their for wards could not make headway against India's defence and the interval arrived

with the Indians

were held at Murray Barrack Justicaw to-day at Santa Monica. It was still n goal ahead.

night.

The best bouts of the evening were hose between the heavier men,

a fast game, marked by fine passing, and terminated in a heavy downpour which sent the spectators scurrying

The visiting players forced the pace throughout and attacked strongly in both halves. The Aircraft players, however, put up a stonewall defence and prevented the Britons from breaking through. The Americans packed the goalmouth

Pte. Izzard, of the Middlesex Regt-for cover. ment, secured the quickest victory,! knocking out Ple, Adams, of the sume regiment, within the Brat round ar the

Heavyweight Championship Aghi. Izzard tore into Adams from Ferica the start, und whipped in a of crushing rights which seni Adama to the canvas. Adams got up again, but a further succession of rights to his chin stretched him out on his back for the count.

In the light-heavyweight contest hetween Lleut. Calvert, Royal En- gineers, and Ptc. Larking, Royal Scots, Calvert forced the pace, pur- suing his lighter opponent and with both hands beating a tattoo on his head and body. Though he absorbed heavy punishment, Larkin managed to remain upright in the first round. In the second round, Larkin was sent to the canvas four times by heavy blows to the head. When he staggered painfully to his feet after the fourth count, the fight was stop- ped and the decision awarded to Lieut. Calvert.

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Scotland opened the second half in line style, Wallace and Douglass moving the ball well, but as soon as they got within the circle they fell way. McLellan, at right half, made Kenactly on the wing but the latter same splendid openings for Mackenzie-

was too slow to lake advantage of them.

Ten minutes later India made a thus concerted attack on the Scottish goal, ;

blocked all shots with ease.---United and Gurbachan Singh had bad luck

Preas.

to hit the upright: but displaying fine opportunism Pyara Singh followed up and druve the ball into the net Irom the rebound.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Douglass went very close to scor- ing once when Ramzan was made to Playing In ;1 friendly foulbuli clear u grand shot from him. match yesterday

ut the Wanchal After sael of midfield plny, Pyara playground,

Ellis Kodoorle Singh, with some classy ttribbillby. School for Indians defeated the Tung sent Jusdir Singh through for indin's Chial College by a goal to nil, scored third goal. in the Arst half of the match by 0. Rabman,

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GOVERNOR AT RACES

His Excellency the Governor will be present at the Races on Saturday, May 7 at Happy Valley. He will be arriving in time for the first race.

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Presenting the cups at the end of the bouts, Brigadier A. 1. Thompson, M.A., after congratulating the win ners, spoke of the dimculties some uf the units had in their training. He pointed out that Shomshuipo Bar- rucks had no gymnasium but hoped see the Schmelling-Louis fight for that next year things would be dif- the heavy weight championship ferent. He concluded by thanking the world. those responsible for the success of the evening, und especially Lieut.- Col. Hall of the Royal Scots, and his regiment for the arrangements.

The Resulle The results were as follows:

Championships Lightweight.Cpl. Ellis (M'sex), outpointed L/Cpl. Garrle, (Royal

Scots).

Though the venue and date for the championship fight have not yet been decided, Mr. Luena sald he under- stood that the bout would be held early in June and that it would be staged either in New York or Chicago.

"I expect Schmelling to win as I

The gum was fast and interesting throughout.

India will now meet Portugal In the Bnal, which will be played on Park the Club ground at King's to-morrow nt 3 p.m. Portugal wi play in colours.

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He pointed out that for any been successful promoting operation in the Colony It would be necessary to import the boxers as the local material was not sufficiently attrac tive to provide a first class bill of entertainment for the public.

However, he did not think it was!

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During his stay in America, Mr. Welterweight-Cpl. Elilot (Royal have not much confidence in the Lucas will cover the world's heavy Scota), outpointed Cpl. McGrady Ability of Louis."

He pointed out that Joe Louis fights weight championship fight for th (M'sex).

had all been won against boxers whe Sydney Referee, a sporting news- Middleweight-Bdsm. Emerson had already been beaten by cham- paper. (Royal Scots) received a walk-over pions and fighters of the class of from Dmr. McNally (Royal Scots). Schmeiling.

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St Louis, Apr, 20. Jimmy Adamick scored a vert (RE.), beat Pte. Larkin (Royal | trip to the United States in to clinch Scots) on a technical

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over Red Bruce, the second round.

championship of the world fight bo- negro boxer from Pittsburgh, in the Heavyweight-Pte, Izzard (M'sex), tween Freddie Stecle, the American third round of their ten-round bout. knocked out Pte. Adams (Mex), in and Ron Richards of

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Special Bouts

Ple. Craig (Royal Scots) knocked December. out Pte. Manderson (Royal Scots) in third round.

Spr. Spencer (R.E.) outpointed L/Cp). Harris (M'sex).

Pie. Toogood (Royal Scots) out- pointed Pte. Scott (Royal Scots).

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The Australian promoter said he thought that Ron Richards had an equal chance of taking the title from the American. He would stage the bout na his own venture. The terms Included first class transportation and expenses.

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