1939-02-21 — Page 9

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 21, 1939.

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CHILLER JAN-20

BRITISH SPORTING IDEALS ARE DECAYING

Commercialism Is Said

To Be Responsible For Present State

London, Jan. 27.

Cycling

Championship Trophies Presented

Awards for the Colony 25 miles It Championship, promoted by

Something has befallen British sport. scoms that in the past ten years the British at titude towards it has changed, for nowadays the public tolerate things which a decade ago would have been condemned.

Maybe it's because as a nation.]. the British have allowed their mo rala in games to slide, says a corres- pondent. It is regrettable, for the British have always been proud of

of!

American

their sportsmanship-the lack Basketball

which they were only too eager to] criticise in other nations.

1

The F. A. Cup competition is now! in full swing, and has brought with

which was

it more undesirable. Incidents thun ever before. In the Ipswich-Aston Villa game,

drawn, a snowball was said to have been thrown at the ball just ns Fletcher; was taking the final penalty for Ipswich. If it had been a goal, the result of the match would have been i different.

and

NOT SPORT

Team Wins

In

Shanghai

Shanghai, Feb. 18. The louring Seattle basketball team beat the Paramount Stars by 62-45 | to-day, after leading at half-time by

39-15. Later, in the replay, the hacking The runtch

was played at the the illegitimate thekling of Foreign T.M.C.A. before a packed which certain players were guilty house,

and in the Brst half the enused Indignation both in the North visitors outclassed the Chinese in and the South. Right on Top of all branches of the nwne. these kimentable displays comes the

In the second half, however, the acco staged by Southend and Ches-Chinese staged au inspired rally and terfield in their Cup-tle. The storm played spirited basketball, revealing which attended that game rages st excellent marking and ane shooting, Surely that is not sport as it should Local fans became very excited, when,. be?

Zor over seven minutes, the Chinese

the prevented

Seattle team from But such conduct is not common only to soccer. Back in February scoring while they piled up their 1936 in the final of the Olymple teen score by clever cutting

grand shooting from long range.) hockey series between Great Britain and America at Berlin there were The tourists, however, had too big

ja margin lend—United Press. many incidents.

While · ·"play" was proceeding smoothly, over the Tudio came the voice of Bob Bowman, the commen- intor, shouting urgently:

the

Hongkong Cycling Club eight days

previously, were presented at the 8.30 p.m. on February 13. A large an enthusiastic gathering of cycllais

Chinese Y.M.C.A., Bridges Street, at

and their friends assembled, the presentations being made by Mr. A. J. Rapt, one of the Club's oldest Vlec- Présidents.

Results were

1. H. A. G. Reales; 2, G. Cottrell, 3. Chow Kai-kong; 4. Ng Chung, and 6. Leung Shui-kwong.

Mid-week Trlain

Ray Milland's heart as well as the door are afar in "Say It In French." The mid-week time trials on the sophisticated comedy opening on February 15 featured some good rid-Thursday simultaneously af the ing by the Chinese section under ad-Queen's and Alhambra verse weather conditions. Neglect of Olympe Bradna

few mechanical precautions by him those participating was also res ponsible for considerable losses of time. Mr. H. A. G. Keates held the watch, with Mr. R. Stanley offulating at the turning point. Results:

5 miles. Class "A"-Wong Kim- wah 16.33; Leung Shul-kwong 10.59; To Yin-chung 17.01: Kain Yiu-wal 17.12: Chan Yeung-pang 19.59.

10 miles, Class "C"Kam Yiu- wah 34.00, To Yin-chung 34.18; Wong Kim-wah 36.17; Leung Shul-kwong 30.38; Chan Yeung-pang 37.20.

15 miles. Class "C"-Kom Yiu- To Yin-chung 52.18; wah 51.24;

Shui-kwong Leung

Chan 53.31; Yeung-pang 54.28,

VOLUNTEER TEAMS FOR RACE WEEK

The following teams have been choren to represent the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps in cricket matches next week:

Monday, Feb. 27, v. Hongkong C.C.-E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), D. J. N. Anderson, K. M. Baxter, A. C. Beck, F. A. Broadbridge, G. E. R. Divett, J. H. Fox, R. H. Grifiths, R. M. M. King, G. Souza and A. Zim- mern.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, v. Kowloon C.C. -A. C. Beck (Capt), J. Barrow, D. Bosanquet, J. H. Fox, R. H. Grimus, H. M. M. King, G. P. Long- feld, E. J. R. Mitchell, A. E. Ferry, J. E. Richardson and G. Souza.

Wednesday. Mar. 1, V.

v. United Services at the Hongkong C.C.-H. B. A.. Rose (Capt.), D. J. N. Anderson,

C. Beck, R. T. Broadbridge, G. E. R. Theatres.Divett, E. C. Fincher, R. II. Grimithe, appears opposite II. Owen Hughes. Q. Souza, A.

Zimmern and E. Zimmern.

EMPIRE NEWS

IMPORTS PROTEST IN NEW ZEALAND

covering 5 miles in 10 mins. 15 sec.cently

Wong Kim-with succeeded during a preliminary trial.

Filly Miles Trial

There were seven entries for the 50 miles trial over the Kowloon Circuit and tourist course on Sunday.

A strong following wind gave the competitors fart ride to the first check near Tai Lam Chung (124 miles of which point Kenten led Wong Kim-wah by 2 mins. 50 sect, in 42 mins. 37 seca, with To Yin-

AMERICAN TOURNAMENT further second slowes.

"Hailo! What's this? This isn't! S. E. Lavroy and Mrs. V. M. E. hockey; it's a prizefight. Both team Trimmer, were the winners of an have put down their sticle and American Tournament held by the they're in

there trading punches.M.C.A. at King's Park yesterday There go two right 'crosses. This

E, G. R. Yourie and W. Lomax were isn't hockey!"

the cunners-up.

In Britain, from time to time, a couple of teaine lay down their sticks and start throwing punches. Bottles and oranges help to speed them on their

heir way.

A sedate and dignified business man once went to 13 Ice hockey

match in which a fight broke out.

AUCKLAND. Over 400 Auckland raporters anul sume manufacturers, meeting re- resolved to request the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, to issue a proctnmütion nullifying the operation of the import control regulations pending a legal decision on their validity by a full court.

Mr. Boucher, chairman of the meeting, said importers had formed They would lodge fighting fund.

Beences for the applications for second half of 1939 after April,

When told of the decision to test Ute validity of the regulations, Mr. Savage, the Prime Minister, Bald: "For what the Government has not authority to do it soon will have authority."

The stcond 12-miles section, bringing the riders to the 25 miles check at Pak Wai, was over more over ils latter hatt evened off the level terrain, but a stift oblique wind advantage derived from the absence of hills. On this section Keates in-

It is expected that a special session of Parliament will be summoned it creased his lend over Wong Kim-woh the regulations are held to be invalid. to 9 mins. 55 sees, full result beint AUSTRALIA

Section Autogato

Time. Time.

h. m.. 1.24.50.

A. G. Kente

HVEGER'S NEW RECORD Wong Kin-wah

h. . .

12.10.

49.04.

$9.37.

1.04.02. 1.51.30.

1.24.40

1.33.14.

To Yin-chung ....... Chan Yeurg-panic... 53.17. 1.49.12. Yu Lun-so

AIR MAIL ARRIVES AFTER 3 WEEKS

SYDNEY.

Aarhus, Feb. 19.

Air mail which recently arrived by Third and Final Stages Ranghild Brener, famous Danish In the course of the fracas he re-girl swimmer, to-day

The third stage which terminated the Corinna from Great Britain bad broke the celved un orange on his head and world's record for the 100 yartis

at Tulpo was of 12 miles only, but been, in transit for three weeks, in- battle in his lap, and that, so far as fertwl, selling

the road veered to bring the ridersstead of the normal 10 days. new time of 59.7

to the strong wind along unshel- he was concerned, was the last game seconds.

The previous record

of tered straights. that he wanted to see.

spranis was held by Will Rugby football as a whole is, so-Den Ouden-Reuter, cially, for above soccer.

It is nearer: the level of tennis, and you might expect that a game played by highly educated ellizens would be leking clirtiness.

This year, however, there he been i more reprehensible fouling than ever

150.8

POLO ACCIDENT

before. It does not get the sume tish International polo player, was publicity that unfair play in soccer is given, for the light which beats red, perhaps

town on rugby is less deree.

Then, of course, there are the tales British International Cup challenge of the wretched tactics which have team.-United Press. become a part of national and inter-

national water polo. And 60 the

story of deenying ideals goes on.

CROWDS TO BLAME

slowe

The Corinna also brought letters All competitors maile and puckages salvaged from a halt for wefreshment on this sec- nylon-boat Calpurnia, which

W tion, rendering time correspondingly wrecked in Irak on Nov. 27.

Koutes, covering the stage in of the mail was rodden. The bags

MG 55.28, was 24 mln. 17 recs, fuster were mildewed, than Wong Kim-wah, again runner- up, and thus led on aggregate time

the

The 84 bogs unloaded were des-

for 37 miles by 34 mins. I sec. Times patched on five separate dates from check were:

London.

Section Aggregate SOUTH AFRICA

Tinie.

Time.

2.20.24.

2.80.27, 3.08.33

2.54.25

very

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

The annual distribution of prizes at the Kowloon Cricket Club will be performed by Mrs. R. E. Lindsell, wife of the President of the Club, on Saturday, March 11,

A concert will be held in con- function with this funcilon.

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1839. 25th, 27th and 28th February and

1st and 4th March

On Saturday, 25th, Monday, 27th. Tuesday, 28th February and Wednes day, 1st March, the first bell will be rung. at 11..., and the first, race will be run at 11.30 3.1. On Saturday, 4th March, the first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first race will be run at 2.00 p.m.

The tin interval will be after the Ofth race on the first four days of the Meeting

MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURES Members are reminded that they and their Jadies MUST wear their badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeling.

NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO

THE MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.

non-members to Budges admitting the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10.00 per day including tax-or $40.00 including tax for the

(ladies $3.00

and $20.00

vely) are obtainable through the Secretary upon the written ur personal introduction of a member, all chits, etc such member to be responsible for

Dadges admitling 10 Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale of the Race Course.

The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27794) WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 nm.

UNITED PARTY TALKS ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, and

WITH NATIONALISTS

CAPE TOWN.

at 12.00 NOỌN ON THE FIFTH DAY.

A limited number of timins wal be obtainable each day at the Club of the Prime Minister, Gen. Hertzog,

"Die Sulderstem," the newspaper itnuse, provided they are ordered in

announces on "rellable nuiority that negotiations are taking place for

advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel.

21920).

On no prelext will children be

Los Angeles, Feb. 10. Captain C. Pat Roark, former Bri-

21. 17. 9. 1. m.. critically, to-day ILAG. Restes

50.28. when he was crushed under his

Wong Kim-wnh

1.12.43 To Yin-chung

1.21.13 mount while playing polo against the Chan Young-pang... 12021.

Yu Lun-so

***** 121.33. 3.13.09. The final 13 miles section included the formidable ascents from Taipo and Shatin. The wind had cased and a higher speed was maintained than over the previous section. A strong effort by To Yi-chung brought United Party and the Nationalists. the first four days of the Meeting. a. reconciliation between the permitted in either enclosure during him into second place

over

Wonk The paper says the correspondence is No amahs will be allowed on the Kim-wah, whilst Chan Yeung-pang also put up a splendid finishing cf-likely to be published shortly. tort. The final result compares fa-

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE vourably with the tourist course re-informal discussions have been taking The general impresion is that

The price of admission to the cord of 3 hrs. 21 mins. 55 secs., and place, but the matter la being kept a

Publle Enclosure is $2.00 per day with the fastest time of 3 hrs. 44 close accret.

Including tex for all persons includ mins. 10 secs. In last December's 54 Jewish Immigration BUI. The ing ladies, and is payable at the Gale. miles Tourist Time Trial. Results Nationalist party's proposed bill Soldiers and Sailors in_uniform banning further Jewish immigration are admitted to the Public Enclosure Section Aggregate Average and controlling allens is described by | at 31.00 per day including_tax,

the "Johannesburg Star" as amazing. Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc., "For the good name of the Union," will not be permitted to operate says the paper,et us. hope that within the precincts of The Hong wiser counsels will prevail."

Kong Jockey Club during the Race Moeiing. INDIA

Tins will be obtainable in the

SPEEDWAY TEST

Surely this is not sport as we know

Sydney, Feb. 18. it? Money, professionalism and the Australia beat England in the fifth development of sport as a great in and tast unofell speedway racing dustry have been responsible for the test here to-day by 25 points to 18. change. More than these, the crowds Australia has thus won the rubber are to be blamed, for they get dis- by three matches to two-Reuter, satisfied if they don't get "action."

And, of course, nobody can deny that

fouling is nat a form of action.

A halt must soon be called, in Auto Traps Thief

soccer, a good deal depends on the)

manager. A man with a fine, strong

St. Louis.

were:

Kasten

Time

BY.03.

Time. hm... m. s.

3.177. 10.19

2.60.28. 12.60

3.47.47. 12.61.

.12.10 4.05.07.

4.28.11, 11.27,

character and a personality can have A broken exhaust pipe on the auto-, A. G. A team at his absolute commund,mobile of Thomas Davis folled an To Yin He can stop foul tactics.

attempt to

chung... 100 D1 steal the car. The Wong Kim peculiar sound made by the auto sa

wai

****** 1.03.32. it started awakened the owner. He Chan Yetang- notified the police, who recovered the

„pang .......... 1,03.M. Yu Lud-

ANNUAL SCHOOL SPORTS and captured, the thief.

#................. 1,13.00,

Club activities for this week Include ...the usual · mid-week time' trials on Wednesday, meeting the Methodist

Futh Day.

SCHEME FOR RAILWAY Restaurant in the Fublle Enclosure.

LINK WITH BURMA

BERVANTS' PASSES Passes for Servants will be issued NEW DELHI.

to Private Box holders only on Speculation regarding the Indo-application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Any persons found loitering with

The St. Jaacph's College annual To Judge Strip-Tease mees last, Wanchal, at Burma Railway link rated again Exchange Building

athletic sports will be held at Caro-

line Hill on March.9, commencing at}:

San Francisco.pm, and an all-day outing on Bun- in the Indian Press The railway is 1. p.m. The programnie includes a Municipal Judge Daniel O'Brien day next, leaving the Alhambra considered an urgent strategic need Servants passes in their possession. 8,000 metres" blcycle race open to the doesn't believe

Theatre at 0.16 n.m, sharp.j Colony, which i scheduled to be held evidence or 090-8ày”

in

hearsay any.

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at 1.80 p.made that a except his own. Ho centiqued, the OM 2.7 3. Morahan, Superviate cure of blonde strip-teason until ho OUR SPELLING BEE (een 387) of Physical Education, will distribute could attend the show and form his @quéduct--plebelan #aquiline -5404

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pielatorationistevedo

in: view of the land connectión (be-

will forfelt the same and will be tween China, and Buma. War removed from the Enclosure, material, la secumulating at Rangoon.. By: Order,

During the war the German. B. BROWNI ertilior Enden rendered the Bay of

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