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DECEMBER

By Ernie Bushmiller

AW, SHE'S GOT HER HEART SET ON A BIG

CHOICH AFFAIR AN'

I WANT A NICE LI'L QUIST WEDDIN'!

1938.

Jel. 28151.

COYLAN

OPENSS

LATEST GOSSIP

CAMPAIGN TO OBTAIN BETTER CONDITIONS FOR ENGLISH BOXERS

London, Nov. 18.

PUNCH-DRUNK boxers should be suspended

FROM

HOMESIDE SPORTS

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CUP TOURNEY DRAW

The draw for the First Round of the "Sunday Herald" International"

the Hongkong: Football Association

Counell on Monday.

The draw will be re-made if

the end of the week. The draw was

Charity Cup football competition from boxing until they are fit again, and was made of the monthly meeting of special medical officers should attend fights to report on men showing signs of punch-drunken- Portugal, who are at present un- ness. This is one of the recommendations of the certain of competing, enter before National Boxing Association in its campaign for as follows: December 26 better conditions. Proposing the sterilising of gloves after each contest, the N.B.A. points out that "Dirty, sweaty gloves harbour germs and are a grave danger to boxers and others. has been caused by dirty gloves."

Hampston's Case

Blindness

England v. Scotland (Kowloon), 4

p.m.

December 27

INTERPORT WITH MANILA

Ireland v. China (Club), 4 p.m. The following were appointed con- venors for the different countries:

England, Mr. J. Skinner; Scotland, Capt. S. Masterson-Smith: Ireland,; less than £500 in Cambridgeshire Chi, S. MacCormac; China, Represen- week.

Before carrying off the Cum-tative of Chinese teams. bridgeshire, Hellen.qua Won 110 EN HAMPSTON, bantamweight fewer than 10 races in France in four La boxing champion of the Nor.h.reasons, so she has made herself The Council also discussed the hung up his gloves for the last time worthy of a place in any stud farm. possibility of establishing on Wednesday nighthis manager,

per The Racing: fixture list for 1940 is monent Interport Association Foot- Joe Shepherd, of Newcastle, foretold

rather unusual, 15 for him a future in the ring which Jockey Club rules will be begun on written 10

sport under ball series with Manila, who have night end in punch-drunkenness Easter Monday, March 25.

the Colony expressing great keenness to pay u visit. The "When a man is punch-drunk he has)

Hongkong Management Committee to Manila, made certant proposuis to who repiled Intimating that if they hoped that

no brains left" Mr. Shepherd stated,

During his eight years in the ring. Ilampston has twice fought for the British title,

For Stud Farm ?

H

Rugby Mix-Up

is announced officially by the visited Hongkol reciprocate the Swinton Rugby League Club Hongkong would that W. H. Hopkin, the former New- gesture and visit Manita in April. port and Welsh International three-: The matter was referred to the quarter who lost March was expelled Management Committee, who were ELLENIQUA is to make another by the Welsh Union for alleged in- empower d to proceed with negotia-

appearance at Newmarket-notfringement of the amateur ende, had tions.

Swin

this time as a competitor for one of signed professional forms for

our chief handicaps, but as one of on and would play for them on TEAM TO TOUR AMERICA the lots to be sold on the Wednesday Saturday. Mr. $. Jones, secretary turing the December Sales Weck of the club said: "It is quite true. It is common knowledge that

she Hopkin come to terms with us on could have been bought for cather: Wednesday."

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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Mrs. A. E. Southard, wife of the Consul General for the United States of America in Hongkong, pitching the first ball in the opening game of the Ladies' Softball League, which was inaugurated last Sunday. The match was that between the Filipino Club and the Club de Recrelo. Mr. 1. It. Ildefonso, Fresident of the League, is looking on-Photo by

Ming Yuen.

DEANNA

SCORES

AGAIN

mphattedly dented the signing, "I

nyed that a team be sent to tour Canada "That Certain Age”

London, Nov. 30. The committee of the Scottish Meantime, Hopkin Football Association has recommend. have not slaned forms for any and the United States in 1930. Rugby League club. I am not, Ratification is almost certain, with professional,” It will be recalled that a request by Hopkin for rein-the team leaving on May 10 for a statement by the Welsh Union lasto-months' tour.-Reuter. September was refused,

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Hall's Record

a

Wins Approval

Kid Tanner May Be A Champion

(Continued from Page 8)

However, Boon's manager to confident as ever. Ic assured me that Boon can be matched with "That Certum Age", a Universal Danahar at 9st. Olb. Immediately, production is a somewhat new style over any distance. Mr. John Hard- of story for that attractive little Ing of the N.S.C. (who are provid- singer and actress, Deanna Durbin, ing Danahar

motherly with

WHY WAIT?

The film, which was previewed yes-guidance), sluted that Danaher was terday morning, will commence local equally keen to fight Boon. screenings at the Queen's and Alhambra, shortly. It is an excellent prodaction and, in the opinion of this reviewer, should on no account be missed.

So what are they waiting for? Maurice Strickland having re- turned to New York, Uus causing

Gaina

the Secretary's Office, Exchange tiques which have previously been

in this film, the screen develop the collapse of his Empire heavy-

boul Building; the Club House, Happy necessary to nvold paying Customs

Sydney, Dec. 4.

with Larry ment of Deanna Durbin has taken a weight The finals of the New South Wales further step for she now plays the (which would have collapsed, any- Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the dues at each frontier. France is the tennis championships were a triumph part of a schoolgirl who unagines way), Gulas claims the champlon- Sports Club; and the Stables, carnet will not be valid. A Customs John Bromwich and Adrian Quist short, the flin is a romantic comedy

only important country where the for youth. In the men's doubles, love with a weary reporter. Inship. Shan Kwang Road.

ticket and "circulation permit" will beat Harry

Hopman and Len of adolescence. Edward

The Board might as well give it Ludwig, Entries close at 12 o'clock in this case still be necessary.

Schwartz 8-0, 0-1, 3-6, 10-8. Brom-the director, has handled this dimcult to him, and allow George James to NOON on Thursday, 8th Decem-

wich beat bis doubles partner, Quist, subject with admirable tact and challenge for it when he meets Gains at Cardiff on December 7. The men in the singles Anal 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. restraint.

Miss Thelma Coyne defeated Missi Naturally, opportunities are made were matched yesterday. In any Joan Hartigan in the women's singles for the introduction of sengs--for case, this fight offera James a big championship 6-2, 6-2.

Galns may be a veteran, what Deanna Durbin film would be chance. complete without thom? Oddly but he is a formidable one, and a enough, though, major interest is victory over him would be a fine concentrated upon her ability to con- feather in James's cap.

If James surmounts this hurdle, vey a state of adolescent romance Mr. Sydney Hulls will match him that

13 touching and charming.

with

the winner of the The humour in the Alm is honest and

straightforward

|Harvey-Philips contest.. and

rouses Cricket lunch scores were Natal hearly understanding laughter.

Deanna Durbin is the young girl, YA-Reuter Bulletin.

ber, 1938.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

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VERY London footballer must feel proud of Willie Hall, the Tottenham inside-forward, who made English Soccer history at Old Traf- ford in the International match against Ireland this week. Three goals in three minutes in the first half of n match of this class is enough to pince a man among the immortals. But to cop it with two more goals in the second half is a wonder ofter-307 and M.C.C.. 205-3 (Hutton 108). Acc Pullerton, wilo mixes with a young girl's dreams are shattered and noon Willie Hall is not likely to for-

get. Hall's five goals is a record in- dividual feat for England in a full International malch. Scotland's re-

LUNCH SCORES

Durban, Dec. 0.

cominд

gang of youngsters and in extremely sho regains her accustomed high fond of Ken (Jackie Cooper). A¦spirits.

famous reporter, Vincent Bullitt Melvyn Douglas is delightful as the cord is held by Hugh Gallacher, once in feld events. It was Franz (Melvyn Douglas), arrives to spend weary reporter whilst Irene Rich as of Chelsea, who when Scotland bent | Stampft, the Austrian coach In In holiday with her father. At first, the young girl's mother makes a Ireland by 7-3 at Belfost in 1020 charge of the South London Harriers, Alice and the gong resent his arrival, welcome reappearance to the screen. scored Ave times.

who runs their headquarters at but later the young girl ignores her [It is many years now, since Irene Coulsdon, who inspired Reidy by friends and treats Ken with reant Rich delighted Alm audiences, Soccer Transfers

assuring him that he has real consideration in her efforts to plense Juckle Cooper quite grown-up these potentialitles as a discus and hammer line

prrival. Eventually, her days, is the young sulter. Special pro-family realise the position and it is mention must be made of the des TWO riding developments in the thrower. Reidy has been a

football fannfer-market have minent member of the London Irish only after the welcome arrival of Rightful performance given by little been reported this week. It is He was capped by Ireland #gainst tends she is Bulilit's wife, that the 'analt sister.

Rugby pack for a good many season. Grace, another reporter, who pre-Juanita Quigley as his persistent ported that Sheffield Wednesday

Wales in 1937. have made in offer to Derby County

for Sammy Crooks, the international Kid Tanner Boaten outside right. Sunderland have offered £22,000 for the Glasgow

Celtic players-Crum, n centre for- KID Tanner, British Guiana ban- ward, and Deloney, but have been tom and featherweight cham- informed that it is not a bit of use plon was beaten for the first time making the journey to Glasgow as by a British Boxer on Thursday the players could not be transferred, night. He lost on points over ten Although definite information of the rounds to Tommy Burns (Stockton), Crooks negotiations was not forth-at Liverpool. Tanner had previous- coming, Sheffield are hopeful ofily won twenty-one successive fights getting the players.

To Give Up Rugby

in this country. Tanner took his defeat in a splèndid spirit. He was nursing a swollen left hand in the dressing room after the sight, and he said: "This is a good break for

3. Heldy, the Irish International Burns, I thought I had won. U forward, is to give up Rugby in hope Burns can go on winning; then order to go in for serious coaching perhaps we can get together again.

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