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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, ・ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER

2, 1938.

NO PROSPECT OF TRIANGULAR INTERPORT RUGBY

SHANGHAI TEAM

COMING AFTER MALAYA FIFTEEN

CLUB FIXTURES FOR THE SEASON ANNOUNCED

(By "Fly-Hal(") ·

The fixture card now drawn up by the Rugby Section of the Hongkong F. C. confirms what most rugger enthusiasts has sus- pected for a long time-that there is no possibility of a triangular Interport meeting in February between Hongkong, Malaya and Shanghai.

Strelt a series, of course, would give | backbone of the team. Another the game a great flip in Hongkong, | player known to local rugby followers but it in obvious that the difficulties} is P. J. Cullinum, who played in of arranging such a meeting are at the moment too tremendous to over- come.

Boil Shanghai and Mulaya will be sending teams to the Colony early next year, but contrury' to reports from Shanghal and Molaya they will not be here at the same time,

It is understood that the Malayan

the Army puck during the 1930-37 reason. D. II. Taylor, the all-round Police athlete, is another who has played in good rugby. Others of ability are Oakley, Loughlin, Willison and Leslie.

Rugby Union team will catch the Cricket Notes Ranpura at Singapore on January 28,

which means that they will arrive

here about February 2.

Their games in the Colony-all on

the Chub ground-will be:

February 4-y, Club,

February By, Navy.

February 11-v. All Hongkong.

The team will embark on the Talma

UNUSUAL

KEENNESS

un the evening of February IL] REVEALED

almost immediately after their game

with All Hongkong. During their

atay here, the players wil be guests

of the itchy Section of the Hongerant Two Matches On

Stugby

Football Club,

SHANGHAI VISIT

arrive

The Shanghai team will here a week later and will stay here during the Chinese New Your reason.

They will remain in the Colony for

a week.

The Interport match between Shanghai and Hongkong will be played on February 18 on the Club

the

ground, and on February 20 northerners will meet a United Ser- viers

XV, also on the Club ground.

announced as followat

Nov. 5, v. Navy (Navy); Nov. 12,

Sunday Last

An interesting match

was played

on Sunday last between Craigen-

سوال

| WI

onc

Members of the First Division bowl team of the Club de Recreio which won the League Championship during the 1938 season. Silting (left to righi):-C. E. Marques, C. A. Lopes, F. X. ML. da Silva, R. F. da Luz, H. A. Alves, J. E. Noronha. Back Raw-F. V. V. Ribeiro, L. F. Xavier, J. A, da Luz, J. F. V. Ribeiro, D. C. Alves and L. J. Bilva

Jack Bromwich Will

Succeed Don Budge

As No. 1 Amateur

By Henry McLemore

(United Press Staff Correspondent)

New York.

the one

J. Donald Budge, the fellow with the fire-alarm hair, will aban- Rower and the Middlesex Regiment. don his position as the No. I tennis player of the world this fall to Unfortunately the former team were by no means at full strength, How- turn professional and make more money than he has an amateur. ever they did well to put up 134) runa against the bowling of Hatfield,

Not a great deal more perhaps, but The cup already was safe for this Patterson and others. By the way some more.

country when Bromwich and Riggs Fixtures for the season have been fing of Patterson's nume. Apparent- there is always a mad rush for thetween them mide more than a om definitely adrift about the spell- When a sports king abdicates took the court, but the rivalry bc-

when

hawls he has two t's throne room, and Budge's departure mere exhibition. Both

fought with v. United Services (Club); Nov. 19, When he bats he has one! I am told won't be 123 exception. All the all the skill at their command, and

that Hatfield bowled very v. Army (Army); Nov. 26, v. Navy its 6gures were 14-6-31-8. Patter visualize themselves as his successor as to which one had the most.

well. ranking players of the world will at the finish there was no question (Club).

mos and Bromwich, who *3, v. Army (T.T.) (Army); son bowled seven overs, with three and start a flannel-panted stampede. Dec. Dec. 10, v. Navy (TT) (Navy); maidens for eight runs and

But only one will get there and same Bromwich who hits the ball Doc. 17, Army V. Navy (T..) wicket. Curiously enough Coombes if you will promise not to tell a soul right-handed, left-handed, and every (Army); Dec. 21, Club v. Army who is usually rather deadly against I'll give you his name.

other kind of handed, was

Riggs in every blto is John Bromwich, a

departmelor (TT) (Club); Dec. 31, Club v. Navy mediocre batsmen was hit for

baseline ducis he (TT) (Club).

runs in three overs without taking jangling, 19-year-old youngster with play In Navy (TT.) wicket Jan. 7. Army V.

wh Peal (6-1-14-2) did quite an unruly mop of hair and a smile peatedly out-steadied and out-lasted

ins a doubles (Navy); Jan. 14, First Rounds Inter-well going on late. For Craigen-as wide

Overhead surer, and more accurate. Australia. Final Rounds 21,

International27, Andrew Zimmern 35, und Locke He can't miss

n't miss taking charge when he hit harder and with fewer Tournament (Club); Jan. 28, Volun- 18. There were also 23 extras.

story to gold, and his volleying For Budge

crisper and teers v. Army (Club).

The Middlesex, Man falled but C. S. from cups to cash, and goes barn- more angled. Even in stamina and Feb. 4, v. Malayan Rugby Union M. Northcott took his bat through storming about the country

court covering, at which Riggs was with court XV (Club); Feb. 8, Mulaya v. Navy the inuings for 50. He and Bendnet Elly Vines in another of those "for supposed to be paramount now that (Club); Feb. 11. Malaya v. All (20) and L. Cpt. Mundy (32) made the championship of the world" Bitsy Grant has developed the my Hongkong (Club); Feb, 18, Club. v.

terien, Bromwich bad to Shaughn R.U.F.C. (Club): Feb. 20,21

nothing. Shanghai v. United Services (Club);

Bromwich's ascension to Feb. 25, v. Hongkong Bank (Navy). On the Police ground the home Bromwich proved that he was the championship will not be pleasing

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It

service

Was

of

re-

national Tournament (Navy); Jan.gower the veteran II. 1. Lim made) operates out of Sydney, who Bobby. Here we sharper

MA

"A" XV games will be played against Army and Navy sides.

most of the runs. There were also tours,

extra

VOLUNTEERS' WIN

PROVED HIS METTLE

Was

crrors.

yield

the

COLOURED BOXERS

CLASH FOR THE -WELTER TITLE

Will Garcia Be Able To Dethrone Armstrong?

and

Two coloured boxers, Henry Arm-¡ is holder of the welterweight strong (American negro) and Ceferino Rightweight crown only; recently he Garela (Filipino), will clash to-night | gave up the featherweght title because in the United States in whni promises he felt there was no competition for to be one of the grealest welter him in this class. There are some weight fights in recent years,

people who feel that after to-night The holder of the tile is Arm- he may rule only the lightweight strong, who snatched it from Barney roust. Ross in that sensational fight earlier Armstrong is a pugillatle freak. A in the year when he jumped two bantamweight from the waist down classes to give the then welterweight and a welterweight from the walst champion a terrife thrashing.

up, he has arms as fast as Glenn

Wille Armstrong's rise has been Cunningham's legs—and Just as tire- cyclente, Garela has been knocking less. Ile can throw 1,200 punches in at the door of the title for quite a 15-round flight as he agalhst while. There Is nothing brilliant Barney Ross last May) and appear about the Filipino, but his record no more fatigued than if he had spent shows him to be a boxer of depend an evening at a Harlem shindig. ability: If he is expected to win a In September, 1937, any Bght fan fight, he wins it. He is conceded a with 40 cents in his poc

pocket could good chance here,

have seen Armstrong strutting his

In Garefa, most critics are agreed suit in Manhattan's Madison Square that Armstrong vill meet his greatest Garden, To-night, Americans will Quitsoppsition to date, Armstrong is probably have to pay fancy prices to favourite, but the public reac-see him in action. tion to the fight in indicated by the

Harold Larwood

County Cricket

London, Oct, 24. Harold Larwood, the Notts and England cricketer, is retir- i

cricket, ing from county was announced during the -week end.

it

The Nottinghamshire coun- ty cricket club issued a state- ment saying:

"It is a matter of general knowledge that for some time past owing to the condition of his knee. Harold Larwood has been unable to bowl. Having come to the conclu- sion, founded on medical ad- vice, that there is no likelihood of any improvement, Larwood has generously asked the com- mittee to release him from the his contract, remainder of which has another two years to run. This offer the com- mittee has accepted whilst deeply regretting the circum- stances which rendered It necessary."-Reuter,

Wooderson's

Record

1

Mar. 4. v. United Services (Club); side started pretty well but rather crown prince in the final match of to the tennis fathers. Not one bit. Passed

0. Preliminary Rounds Seven-n- fell away later. I am told that the what probably will be remembered na Because the tennis fathers, the alde Tournament (Club); Mar. 6 wicket was rather bumpy and Beek the **Harok! Le Bair Davis Cup American ones in particular, are Preliminary Rounds Seven-n-side

challenge round." In this match he fanatical worshippers of form, Brom-

Sydney Wooderson's 880 yards (Club); Mar. 11; Finals, Seven-a-yery wisely did not go on to bowl.at

I was very interested to see that the beat the only man who was a serious wich will give them the 10-ply, self-time of 1 min. 49.2 sec., at Motspur side (Club).

the No. 2 slot in world cocking hand-turned Jitters because Park on August 20, has been passed Commissioner of Follee turned un rival for

rankings. I refer to Bobby Briggs he not only violates form--he once more and nude eleven runs. have a sort of feeling that he must have played for at least thirty Sea- sons off and on for the Police.

MACKAY AGAIN Mackay

excellent form seems in this year and knocked up 00 runs but besides this G. Souza (14) and R. H. Grinths (10) only got doubl

POLICE INTEREST

It is hoped that even yet the Hung- kong Police will put a XV on the feld this reason, A Police team would add some variety to the fix tures. There is

that no doubt Wednesday fixtures can yet be ar- ranged. It is understood that there gures with the exception of Mr. are some 30 rugby players in the Extras who was easily second highest) Force. With the talent available n

scorer with 27. This was out of a creditable team could be Belded.. total of 120 for eight wickels. It is Three well-known Club players in very pleasant to find so much keen- G. S. Wilson, H. W, E. Heath and ness in cricket this year in Hong-

E. C. Luscombe could form the kong.

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Two Cigarettes A Day

But No Cocktails

On Girls' Hockey Tour

By Carlle Hansen

Sydney.

Two cigarettes a day and permission to wear play suits on board ship are among the concessions which the All Australia Hoc- |key Council is allowing the members of the women's team to tour

England next year.

It is an understood thing that cocktails are taboo for a team

on tour.

Badminton "Discovered" In Britain

'When the team was announced in Hobart, Mrs. F. J. Davy, who has managed every touring party from Australia, said the small concessions by the Council would ndd to the general happiness of the players.

The players have to pay their own expenses-nearly £200-but will be riven £10 each by the Australian Council. It is expected, 100, that the States will raise funds for their representatives.

London, Oct. 12. Badminion has at last been "dl5- covered" in Britain. More than Due In England on October 6, they 110,000 men and women are play- will have a six weeks' tour of Eng- ing badminton in balls all over the land after the International Federa- country every evening-and The tion tournament. The players will number is rapidly increasing. To be allowed to stay in England until day there are 3,300 badminton clubs, April, if desired, but must be back the game is already rivalling in Australia for the commencement tennis.

of the 1040 season.

Now the winter season is begin- ning, thousands are taking to the racquet and shuttlecock.

champion is

The British woman Miss Daphne Young, of Bedford, who

men's title.

Badminton was hit by the recent

won for the first time last year. International crials; nearly 90 per Ralph Nichols, of Alexandra Pa- cent, of the goose quills for the shut- Ince Club (North London), holds the ties come from Czechoslovakia.

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Wooderson actually beat the world record. His performance is amont those which have been recommended to the British A.A. Board for ratif- cation as British records. Appllen- tion for world recognition will prob ably come afterwards.

Other native records passed are, pole vault (12ft. 91⁄2in.) by F. R. Webster; hop step and jump (471. 4in.) by J. Higginson; two miles (Omln. 7.0sec.) by C. A. J. Emery,

FOR RESERVATIONS

PHONE 30281

fact that there is very little betting. HENRY ARMSTRONG

Manila boxing circles have Fot!

WRENCHES BACK

Fight Postponed

New York, Nov. 1. Mike Jacobs, promoter of the fight, has postponed it to November 25.

Doctors are of the opinion

weeks to heal Armstrong's separated joint near the base

New York, Nov. 1. In the al limbering up to-day, Henry Armstrong slipped and fell. He wrenched his back,

A physician was summoned to do- termine whether a postponement of his Bght with Ceferino Garcia is necessary,—United Press.

that it will take at least three Sea Biscuit

Is Champion Horse Of U.S.

of the spine.United Press.

themselves all excited over this fight. Last week there was a publle sub- seription to send a message of hope

Pimlico, Nov. 1.

and cheer to the Filipino challenger. In a match race here to-day over It was called "Message to Garcia" a mlie and three-sixteenths, Sea

Fund,

Biscuit became the top-horse of America,

At the moment, Armstrong, who is the first man in history to hold three Sen Biscuit's world's boxing titles simultaneously,

Henry Armstrong

time

defeating War Admiral. was one-afth accond faster than Pompoon's track record for the distance.

Wor Admiral broke ahead at the start, but Sen Discult took command passing the Judges' Stand and led by Ww_lengths,

and

when looked

quarter. Just If the Admiral was going to overtake, Sea Biscuit pulled Sea Blu- away again. At the turn, cuit was leading by a head and had the same lead after a mile. It then turned on the heat in the home stretch, gaining with every stride and finally won by four lengths.

The winner paid $6.40.—United

Press,

CATALOGUE WINS THE

MELBOURNE CUP

Melbourne, Nov. 1. Australia's richest horse race, the Melbourne

run Cup,

to-day at Flemington in cloudy but Food

weather, resulted in Catlogue win- ning by three lengths from Bourbon, with Orlolle Star two lengths fur- ther back. There were 22 runners. The betting was 25 Catalogue, 9 Bourbon, 40 Ortelle Star, The two miles

covered in 3.204.-

Reuter.

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