THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
WEDNESDAY, MAYAY 1938.
SUGGESTED RULES TO GOVERN OLYMPIC ATHLETES
COMMISSION SUBMITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO
CONTROLLING BODY
QUESTIONS REGARDING STATUS OF AMATEURS
Cairo, Apr. 10.
Following is the report of the Commission appointed at Warsaw to study questions regarding the status of amateurs in general and the application of the qualifying roles in particular; as amended and approved by the IO.C. at the meeting in Cairo.
Having thoroughly discussed and studied, at meetings in Colonge and Paris, the questions referred to us at the meeting of the L.O.C. In June, 1937, at Warsaw, we hereby submit the results of our studies. We have framed the result in the shape of
recommend resolutions, und
they be adopted by the 10.C.
that
1) The question of nationalisation
of sports for political purposes.
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Answer, The LO.C., noting great satisfaction that the cause pursues la universally approved, pleased with the enthusiasm and emulation which the Olymple move- ment has aroused in different coun- tries and it has nothing but praise for the Governments who, for the of the betterment of the purpose physical condition of their people, have lopted comprehensive pro- grammes of phymeni education.
However, it considers it is danger- ous for the Olympic ideal that there should exist, side by side with the legitimate development of sport in conforinity with the principles of amateurism, certain tendencies which have in view chiefly national ng- Krandizement rather than achieve- ment of a sporting objective, in full conformity with the fundamentat principles of Olympian.
PERIOD OF TRAINING
2) The custom in use to prepare
the athletes for the Olymple Cemes
in training cumpa. If this method is allowed, how long a time is it lo- lerated without violating the Olym- ple rules?
Answer-It is not in accord with the spirit of the Olymple Games to interrupt the regular occupation of an athlete (elther as student, cm- ployee of employer) for a perlod longer than two weeks for the pur- pose of special athletic training In athletic training camps.
3) The Olymple winners who have received gifts from their Govern- ments, may they again compete in the Olympic Games?
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Answer-Athlete who has tramours at Olymple Games or for that matter any athlete who has re- celved a gift of considerable com- mercial value or any other economic benefit as a reward for his athletic prowess may not enter the Olympic Games.
4) Is
Is it universally observed that professionula in one sport are not recognized is amateurs In other sports?
Answer--A professional in sport is generally considered a pro- fessional in all of the sports. In the opinion of the LO.C., it is desirable that this rule be made universal,
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SPORT JOURNALISTS
Answer.In some countries suc- cessful athletes have been given employment by newspapers, in broadensling studios or in the theatre or cinema solely as a result of their prominence in sports. Any capitali- sation of athletic fame in this man- ner le not in conformity with amateur principle and the spirit of the Olym- pic Games..
Answer.--An amateur athlete may receive reimbursement for his netuni outlay for transportation, mealy and lodging, In connection with his par- ticipation in an athletic event. This must not exceed on pound sterling per day plus the cost of bus, nero- plane, fest class steamship or second class railway ticket. A lump sum payment (forfeit) exceeding sald nut- Iny is prohibited.
EXPENSES ALLOWED
Baseball
INDIANS CONTINUE
TO ADVANCE
But Giants
Lose
To Cincinnatti
New York, May 3. While Cleveland Indiarts continued! to advntice in the American Baseball League to-day, New York Giants) klipped in the National section,
Playing against Cincinnatti Reds, the Giants were led down to two runs from eight hits, but the Redsit
Pirates Pittsburgh
lost anoth match, being defeated by Brooklyn Dodgera.
B) What money can be allowed to collected ten runs train 11 "safeties an amateur athlete:
Answer-An amateur athlete may receive reimbursement for his actual for normal incidentul Hems outlay nuch as laundry, bus or tramway fares, etc. not in
excess of thres shillings sterling a day.
91 Are national federations, ng- tional olympic committees or clubs allowed to conclude financial agree- rents with an employer in view of making sure that an athlete on his return from leave of absence to par- take in an international contest, will he reinstalled in his previous altua-
Bar
A close gone was played between
Boston Braves the
the St.) and Louis Cardinals, but two home runs by Gutteridge nad Bremer turned the scales in favour of the latter team by Theer runs to two.
Chicago Cubs Phillies by 5-2.
beut Philadelphia
In the American League, Cleveland)
out Indians nosed
Washington Senators 10-1, and the Boston Red Sex beat Detroit Tigers after ten
innings.
New York Yankees improved with a victory uver St. Louis Browns, and Answer-Participation
the the Philadelphin Athletics defeated Olymple Games is a great honour, Chicago White Sox 7-2. This is recognised by most employers, i who are proud to have an Olympic competitor in their service.
Scores:
ts, therefore, to necessity of making Boston special financial arrangements.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
The payment to athletes of wages for the Cardinals). in excess of the standard rate for
the position occupied, is an evasion Brooklyn
of the amateur rule.-ifnited Press, Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago Philadelphin
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MAX SCHMELING
TO FIGHT LOUIS
ON JUNE 22 AT YANKEE STADIUM
the Cubs).
(Werber homered for the Athle- lies).
St. Louls New York
(Gehrig and Henrich homered for the Yankees)
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New York, Apr. 20. Promoter Mike Jacobs of the 20th Century Sports Club announced to-
Louis will defend hls Detroit day Joe world's heavyweight championship Boston
Yankee against Max Schmeling in
(The game went to 30 innings. Stadium here June 22 unless Gehringer and Greenberg homered unforeseen developments prevent. for the Tigers).
A shift of the fight 10 Chiengo Cleveland was still believed possible, however, Washington because the anti-Nazi boycott by
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G. O. ("Gubby") Allen, England and Middlesex cricketer, makes a hit at golf. Snapped while playing for H. D. G. Levenson-Geiver's team of cricketers who beat the Rye Golf Club at Rye in a twenty-a-side four- somes match by 13 points to seven. Allen is regarded as a strong can- didate for England's Test captaincy.
LYNCH ASPIRES TO
HOLD TWO WORLD
BOXING TITLES
After Harry Jeffra For Bantamweight Crown
(By Geeffrey Stimpson)
London, Mar. 22.
Benny Lynch, Scotland's tough little fighting man, is not given to building castles in the air, which accounts for his reluctance to discuss the future... but I have it on good authority that he the aspires soon to reign as a dual world boxing champion.
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for
once
for the
(Keliner homered twice New York's Jewish population may | Indlans and Bonurn rench menacing proportions.
The Negro world's champion and
Senators)-Renter.
the German former title-holder will I commenco training late next month. "I'll win by a knockout this time," it a few months ago from swarthy pionships, he will be defending one
United Press,
J
"I'LL WIN BY A KNOCK-OUT"
ne states.
Schmeling Sails For New York
cunnot
As I See Sport
By “Abo" ́·
AVERY INCIDENT NOW REGARDED AS CLOSED
Association Satisfied He Was A Bona-Fide Member Of K.F.C.
AVERYONE connected with soccer. In the Colony hins good reason to be satisfied that the "Avery Incident,' as it got to be known, is now settled. It is not an episode which those who have charge of the game here would like to
"Sonny" remember. Hod Avery known what his good-natured consent to turnout for the Kowloon F.C. in their Shield match against the Middlesex
Regiment would have
caused, I am sure he would not have agreed to play, especially as he was sniling for England a few days after diy the game. It is useless now into the matter again; suffice to say. members of the Council of the Hong-
Football Association kong
are now satisfied that Avery Was a bona-fide member of the Kowloon F.C. when the he donned their colours, and Association is now writing a letter 10 the Committee of the K.F.C. regretting the misunderstanding. is not surprising that the K.F.C. left strongly what they considered unwarranted attack by the Assaela- tion's regrets, the matter should now be regarded as closed.
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Capt. Hague Appointed
was
THE recent visit to the Colony of
the Islington Corinthians such an unqualified success that it has given rise to the hope that it may prove to be the forerunner of many similar visits by teams from the Old Country. It is felt by the Council of the Hongkong Football Associa tion that other teams were think ing of visiting the Far East, it would be desirable to have a representative in England with a knowledge of con- ditions in Hongkong. With this end in view, the Association, at its meel- ing on Monday, unanimously decided to appoint Capt. E. Hague, a former member of the Council, to
be its Capt. representative in England. Hague will be remembered by many
Capt, Hague represents Hongkong in
England
various sub-committees.
his
The New System Of Scoring Points
Now that cricket has 'stort- ed again in England, it should be of interest to note that the now scoring scheme to be used in county cricket this year will operate as follows (figures in parentheses show the points scored in previous years) !---
12 points for a win (15), 6 points for a tie (72). 2 points for first-innings
tic (4).
4 points for first-innings
lead (5).
A team leading on first innings will receive four points even though beaten in the match.
No points if no play or no result on first innings
(4).
No points for team behind
on first innings (3). shall Points gained
be divided by the number of matches played, and the club who have the highest average. shall be champions.
(In pre- vious years the champions were decided by finding the percentage of points obtained out of the points possible, the number of games played being immaterial, except that cach match was the equivalent of 15 points, or 100 per cent.).
Yorkshire, last season, in twenty-eight games gained 302 points out of a possible 420, their percentage being. 71.90. Under the new rule," on a similar number of points, their average would be 10.785 per match,
Corinthians when they were here recently must be glad to notice that after a bad paich, during which they lost several matches, they are now: picking up again. Leaving England last October with the avowed pur- pose of showing how amateur foot- The prize he is aiming at is the Farr. Are the Board going to say enters the ring as world bantam title, beld by a young that when he
ball is played at Home, they had a for. тоге strenuous programume New Yorker, Harry Jeffra, who won holder of two heavy-weight cham-
ahead of them than they realised. In skinned Sixto Escobar, of Puerto and not the other?
India alone, they had to play 30 Rico-an event which
Farr won both honours in a single caused terrific excitement among Escobar's country-night (when he beat Foord). Foord people us one who did a great deal matches in approximately 40 days and when they were not playing they men, who had never before boasted also captured both with one victory for local football here during
country when he knocked out Jack Petersen, period of service in the Colony. As were travelling from one end of the
to. the a fighter of any conséquence.
other. By the time Area Sports Officer, he sat for several they reached Hongkong, they had As is well known, Lynch, with his Why a special provision should be
therefore, participated in 67 has trotted out in the case of Forr is years, on the Counell, and served in
matches; hard hitting and durability.
cannot understand.
It is good the total number of games they have been top of the world flyweight class something at understand it either. to know that we have a man like
played since leaving England must. for three years, and as long as he
him to represent us at Home..
be in the region of 85. And when can make the weight he looks like Since he beat Maurice Strickland a
year ago, the coloured Canadian has Army And Sport
Is realised that the professional 6) Doping of athletes.
continuing in office.
on 19 victories
Owing row.
teams in England play only AnswerThe use of drugs or ar
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WHEN a Reuter cable from London matches during the League season, the Lelington last month announced that the the strenuousness of pionship is the only one he can com be too strongly condemned, and
had Corinthians" tour will, be apreciated, any one receiving or administering
At the moment they are in San and the knowledge that he must dope or artificial stimulants in any
a pursuit of the one Jeffra holds. of the North German Lloyd steamer,
walt un indefalte time for his decided to limit, and in some cases The duni title. distinction manner should be excluded from German's puzzling style chin
to abandon, the Inter-Unit sporting Francisco, on the last lap of their Bremen, to train for the world cham- stance was pionship fight on June 22
[ew. at New fallen to participation in amateur sports or the vered up and sidewise
Barney Ross, the chance at the title is not comfort competitions in all commands at the world tour. They seem to be play
the moment. The I am told that an audience of the Olympic Games,
What puzzled him. He couldn't use
Jewish-American, was the Inst to
Is to be end of April, many people were ing better. York in the Yankee Stadium betweenmplete a double, when he held Hoard's oppen stewards
mystified. Since then the War Omice latest results are more in keeping 7) A forfeit paid to a participant his effective left jus and hook
Schmeling and Joe Louis.
has claborated on the statement in with the talent of the team. After a or to a team in view of securing par-all for he couldn't get in close
Schmeling told press reporters that the light-weight and welter crowns requested so that his case may be
Lynch seems to presented.
an attempt to clear up the situation. short tour of Canada, the boys will ticipation in contest, is it or is it not enough.
he was convinced, he would disprove simultaneously.
The War Office denies press reports tail for home and by the time they to be considered as an offence even After studying motion pictures of the validity of the proverb "Never have the qualifications to do like-
that sport has interfered with Army reach London, they will have played greater than an indirect way of ob- various fights, Louls now claims he come back" and would bring the wise in the fly-weight and bantam-
work. The statement made by the more football in nine months than talning reimbursement for lost sa- has a perfect detence for himself championship title back to Germany. divisions.
War Office states: "For some time many people do in a whole life-time. lary?
nud knows how to get him there so —Trans-Ocean.
past there has been a tendency for
not be
concerning the
An interview with an Assoclated Press correspondent brings out other interesting points coming bout, Joe Louis, answering a few questions, did not hesitate when asked who was the hardest hitter he ever fought. It was Max Schmeling without a question.
Bremerhaven, May 4.
The German boxing champion of all classes, Max Schmeling, left yes-
Lynch Insists that Bst., remains a natural poundage for him, and he has no thought of relinquishing his
in a
the colour bar, the Empire cham- WH
But Louis went on to say that theterday for the United States on board! championship because he is to start pete for. He is not getting younger Army Sport Control Board
ANTHIAUSIkely to be the team fetted' br. the Craigontówér: C.U. in the First Division of the Lawn Bowls Lengue during the present season. Last Bsturday, the opening of the 1918 campaign, these players defeated. last year's champions, the Club de Reorolo," at King's Park by eight shots,
HARD TO UPHOLD
hos
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If plans work out and Jeffru is brought here to meet Lynch, curious position will be created. The British bantam champion is Man- chester's Johnny King, who could be relled upon to create quite a noise
if Lynch had pre over him.
The Board of
Cricket Tourists Win Easily
Worcester Beaten By An Innings
the number of competitions in various Almost A Freak
forms of sport to increase to such an
extent that sport facilities were in
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danger of being confined to a limited MANY people are of the opinion that W. J. O'Reilly and E. L. number of expert athletes at the expense of the great majorliy who McCormicle will be the most dan- were not so skiled, The underlying gerous bowlers in the Australian principle of Army, sport is to give touring cricket team in England this healthy recreation to as many men summer. To those who hold this view, L. O'B. Fleetwood-Smith has Ra possible; and in order to ensure that this aim is attained a review of given an early reply. In the very existing competitions has been taking first match against Worcestershire, place for some time, with the result the Guardsmen took eight wickets that some of these are now being for 98 runs, while O'Reilly had only affect the major championships, and 44. Few people realise Fleetwood- whuning bowler. Born on March 30, In reply to the tourists' score of competitions which have been in Smith's potentialities as a match-
all it down in the past that no fighter should hold two titles which ediet was later upset by middle-weight champion Jock McAvoy when he took the British cruiser-weight utle from
London, May 3. Eddie Phillips with a knock-out,
The Australlen touring cricketers It was a dificult theory to uphold, defented Worcestershire by an eliminated. This decision will not one for 7 and McCormick none for anyway. If a boxer is good enough innings and 77 runs.
to rule two-divisions, why shouldn't her. There can never
be confusion
In the Axed weight classes because/541 (Bradman 238), Worcester made | Coreg for many years past. No que 1010; lio is one of the freaks" of
erickat. Naturally right-handed, he of dual champions. They only de-288 (Lyttleton 50, Cooper 01) in the tion has arisen of sport interfering
Look, to bowling left-hand, and with Arst innings and 106 in the second, with houry training, since appro- fend.
tone championship at a time.
does not apply In This, how heavy-weights, though
At one stage in the second innings, priate hours are and always Worcester had 09 on the board for no been allotted to them." It is cx-
googly bowler in Test the ense of
not be curtalled, but extended to give cricket. His "natural" ball comes in butor with 00,
the ordinary Tommy a chance to from the off instead of going away They mean to call an Tommy Farr
towards the lips. The new Lb.w. captured Fleetwood-Smith, who Elther Ben Foord or Eddie shortly.
take part in the games he liked in the Orst
play, The order would be extended law is a great help to Him and it will three for Innings, took while O'Reilly bad three for. 68.
for more ordinary players, and fewer crop of wickets by this mothod. Ho McCormick, the Australion, team's specialists. The Empire crown, they say, will only fast bowler, who was no bailed be dealt with later this in answer 10 timer in the first innings for to Larry Gains's application to com- stepping over the bowling creasc.
was no-balled four times, to-day pete for it, a sm
Now, the Empire- title is held by Reuter
ovidently the Board thinks it docs. wicket. Bull was the chief contri- | plained that sport generally would that he is now the only
Phillips will bo his challenger; but eight wickels for. 99 run 38. tomday. | to all Commands, . It would bring in bo surprising if he does not take a
the Board have ruled that the fight will involve only the British Utle.
FARR PUZZLED
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Tourists Improving
T.
IOSE in Hongkong who had the pleure of meeting the Islington
however, a clumsyfolder, definitely not. Up to Australian standard, and one of the worst bats. In any class of cricket. This is his second tour in England. In 1934 he took 100 wickets.
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