1939-05-02 — Page 9

NANCY

I'VE GOT A CASE

OUT WHO. BUSTED)

FOR YA--- FIND

THE WINDOW

IN MY

WE'LL

HOUSE!) (LEAVE

SOLVE

IT ΤΟ

US!

ITA

LET'S GIT RIGHT

FOIST I'LL

LOOK

OVER THERE!

FER SOME CLUES!

Tuesday.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

I'LL LOOK AROUND. FOR FOOTPRINTS,

May 2, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

CRASH

SOME DETECTIVE,

Preparations For Olympic Games Proceed

Finland Leads All In Enthusiasm For Next

Sports Event

Year's Sports

London, Apr. 1.

PREPARATIONS for the Olympic Games at Helsinki next year are going well, I hear. Set with the task of doing in two years what others have been able to spread over twice that time, the Finns have made such progress that they propose to hold a “dress rehearsal” in August.

Two kilometres from the Olympic | Stadium an Olympic Vilinge is aris- Ing. Here many of the world's athletes will be housed during the summer of 1940. At least 30 three-

STEAMBOAT RACE

storied houses are being built, and Old Paddle Wheelers On

though the apartments will be small no effort la to be spared to make

them comfortable. Local police, postmen, taxi-drivers, trum conduc- fors, railway staff and shop assistants are busy studying English, Swedish; and German.

No country in the world surpasses Finland in enthusiasm for athletics, The number of tickets. nvpilable for Finns was nearly one millinn, but many more could have been sold, though the population of the coun- Iry is under 4 million,

DOMINION FRIENDS English athletes who are expecting

Mississippi River

San Francisco, Apr. 23, The old Mississippi River paddle wheeler, the Golden Eagle, was de- clured winner of the national steam- boat race to-night, beating two larger and newer California river boats in the inter-sectional competition.

The Golden Eagle steamed down the Mississipp! from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau last night at an average speed of 12.9 miles an hour

to compete at Helsinki are hoping to beat the Delta Queen and the

of

Delta King of California.

Italph Bellamy, Fay Wray and Regis Toomy are the trio who risk their lives to defend America's military and naval secrets in the timely Colombla fim. "Smashing the Spy Ring." showing to-morrow at the King's Theatre.

World Record Created

In Relay Swim

Columbus, Ohio, Apr. 1.

incet there old and new felenda from the Dominions.

are watching with particular interest just now the

The Dolta Queen steamed from carcers of a number overseas Sacramento in San Francisco and the The New York Athletic Club's fine relay team set a world athletes, including D. B. Dunn and Delta King from Stockton to San record of 3:31.3 for the 400-yard freestyle event last night in the Athol Stubbs of Sydney, both of Francisco.

National A. A. U. Swimming championships, giving the Gothamites whom are promising candidates for Olympic honours.

The two Callfornia boats staged aa 3-point lead for the team championship now held by Ohio State

University,

I am told that Dunn is the fastest thrliling Bonish with the Delta King human in Australia, says an English crossing the finish line 200 yards correspondent. His recent perform-ahead on the boals of miles per hour, onces have certainly been impressive but the Delta Queen was decinred and suggest that in another year he runner-up to the Golden Eagle might well be breaking world re- United Press.

cords, particularly in the 100 yards

Local Cycling

RECORDS ATTACKED DURING WEEK-END

Initial figures for the .40 miles Colony cycling record under Class "A" regulations were established by Geo. Cottrell on Sunday, when he clocked 2 hrs. 21 mins. 58 SECS, (10.005 m.p.h.) over a slow course in the northem section of the New Territories. A moderate east wind made going difficult in the latter stoges, after he had reached the halfway point in 1 hr. 2 mins, Cottrell used a gear of 74 inches.

In connection with the trial, tie Club left the Alhambra Theatre at 9am. The party split at Shamshui- po, part proceeding to Castle Peak Bay, and the remainder pedalling via Taipo to the halfway point. The latter met the main party at Sunbue at 1.30 p.m. Kowloon was goined by the combined party at 4.40 p.m. after 24 hours' riding from Sanhue, In- cluding a lengthy halt at Tingkau.

Crossing to the Island, some mem- bers, including Cottrell, decided to continue riding to complete the "century" for the day, and this they successfully carried out, a portion bringing the day's activities to a close at 11.45 pm.

Unofficial Attempt

On Wednesday, the Club's outing witnessed' an unofficial attempt on the Class "D" Island Circuit lowest standard Agures of 1 hr. 45 mins. The rider succeeded in clocking 1 br. 27 mins. 42 sees. In spite of a delay of 2% mins. at 16%1⁄2 miles, and averaged 17.016 m.p.h. for the gruell- ing course. Weather conditions were virtually perfect, and a gear of 66" Wos used. Section times were:- The New York A, C, ripped a tenth Ohio State, in losing the relay Shaukiwan (hillfoot) 17 m. 00 s.; the second, defending Lyemus H Ascent 27.65; Tytam of a second off the 3:31.4 world mark crown, was set in 1937

by the Universlty of champion deposed last night. In the Tuk Dam 3127, and Stanley Turn Michigan, and beat Yale University's 220-yard freestyle, Jack Medica of 37.40.; Deep Water Bay (Golf Club) freshmen by five yards. The Yale the New York A. C. splashed to vic-49.48. Aberdeen (17 miles) 1 hr; Roads Jubilee Sassoon varalty was third, and Ohio State's 1ory in 2:12.7, defeating the defend- Junction

ing titleholder, Ralph Flanagan of 1.11.30. Kennedy Town tram ter-

minus 1,18,50, The relay victory, in which Tom Austin,

Texas. McDermott, Jim Reilly, Walter R. R. Hough of Princeton won the Attendance on Saturday afternoon's for which he has just set up al

Spence and Peter Fick represented 220-yard breast stroke in with three fine outing was thoroughly enjoyed run was poor, but, nevertheless, a world record though nothing under

the New York A. C, gave-that-club- Brockion, Mass. miles, of course, is recognised for a

Authony A. Porcls of Brockton 20 points for the first seven events, events to go: New York AC. 20: The route chosen was via King's walking record by the International lenped into

State 17: Medinah Club of Road to Shaukiwan, thence to Tytem the limelight briefly three ahead of Ohio State. The win- Ohlo Federation. Can this 28-year-old

when ke ndmitted stealing aning team split the world record Chicago 15; Yale Freshmen 8: De- Gap and Shek O. A brief halt was woman's leg." He admitted break-about equally. Fick paced the quar- troll A. C. 8; Princeton 5, Tale Var-made on the beach, and the journey ing a window at the Barbour Welting tet with a 51.4 performance, Spence's sity 4; Fremont, Ohio, High School company and taking the leg from a time was 52.2, Reilly made his 100 and Mercersberg Academy 2; Provi- display model. He was placed on yards in 53.2. and McDermott Indence Boys Club and Pairmont Hotel may not have long to walt for the probation for a year.

54.5.

IS. C. 1.

and the broad jump.

English walkers ure wondering

how Stubbs will fare when he at Notoriety Fleeting

templs longer distances than the

mite

Sydney business man, who walked a mile in 6 minutes 16.2 seconds, beat the recard of the Norwegian, Edgar Brunn, in the 10,000 metres?

answer.

Troops To Keep Kilt

London.

The War Office has issued n rens- suring statement--the kit of the Highland Regiments is to stay-in spite of mechanized warfare. But, it adds, "there may be modifications."

SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

RACE

THE FOURTH EXTRA MEETING will be hold (weather) permitting at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 6th May, 1930, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30

p.m.

MEMBERY''ENCLOSURE

No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each meeting, in such a manner as to bo readily identified.

Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemen and $3 for Ladles (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written applica- tion of a Member, auch Member to be responsible for all visitors intro- duced by him, and for Payment' of all Chits, elc.

The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Buliding, (Tel, 27704) will close at 12 NOON.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel.: 21020).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of admission to the Public Enclosure in $1 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price..

By Order,

O. B. BROWNANA

Secretary. Hongkong, 1st May, 1939:

In Theft

defending champs fourth.

team-

'Zig-Zag Again!

Zig-Zag Buyer:

again

Sykes

BRITAINS

SPORTS SPECIALISTS

ZIG-ZAG“

2:39.3

resumed vin Island Road to Stanley, which was reached at 4.30.p.m. The party then returned to Victoria by way of Repulse Bay and Wongmei- chong Gap to conclude their outing at 6.40 p.m.

This week's programme includes runs from the Methodist Church, Hennessy Road, Wanchai, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, and 2 p.m. on Satur- day, both embracing Island roads, and on outing to Shataukok on Sun- day from the Alhambra Theatre at 0.30 am. Members are reminded that a special general meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday.

YACHTING RACE

True Blue Wins Event Over Six-Mile Course

True Blue took first place in a sweepstake race held by the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club yesterday overn distance of 0.33 Results:

(Miss H. Crawhali Wilson) Gurl

(Miks A. Helberg)

Finished

N

True Blue

10.47.22

16.47.43

17.03.05

(Mrs. M. I. Johnstone)

Kittiwake

17.12.18

Redshank

D.N.F.

D.N.F.

SUPER FOOTBALL

chosen for the 1939

Association Football Cup Final at Wembley

3rd time in last 4 years'

Sole Agents MAMAK & COMPANY 10, Poking Rd., Kowloon,

for 1939:

Tel. 56469..

La Linda'

Koala

(Miss P. M. King)

milles.

Ров.

1

WHY IT'S CALLED THE

ONE-BOTTLE-MEDICINE-CABINET

Thousanda all'Absorbine Je, the "Uno-Bottle Medicine Cabinet" because it has the come bined propertien of an affective italicent and

powerful antiseptic,

An ordinary liniment is designed to pene- trale and ja nauntly, mineral in content. Absorbine A. se made from yerelable exi tracts and amential oils, it will nat Irritata, will not destroy skin tissuer, is plassant and refreshing to bespoke

As an antiaptio, it kills gezom, prevents infection, promotes healing. That's why „Abearbine Jr. muna the let of the alphabet for uses. Try it for Athlete's Foot & Absorters; Bailes Druiser ; Ühildren's horts | Cuta; Eo sema: Farache, Imeet bites; Neuralgia 1 Polson Is Ithoumalis pains; Skin 'disor deres Spratus). With Solate; and Runburn. Buy a bottle 1odke. 2914 ni sil wood stores,

ABSORBINE JR.

For year has relieved sore miseries, mpact- lar aches, brulee, cuts, sprains, abrasions,

IN WIND OR RAIN Jel 28151. The "BURBERRY"

GIVES PROTECTION AND COMFORT!

The "BURBERRY" is WEATHERPROOF and topcoat in one

It is proof against the most; drenching rain or biting wind yet. it allows natural ventilation

For smart appearance and truc economy, the "BURBERRY" is without a rival

**

A wide selection of the newest models in the latest styles and colours are waiting for you.

$85.00 and $100.00

Men's Wear Department

225 LANE CRAWFORD'S A

The House of Quality & Service

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS

"Good party last night, wasn't it? “

to disgustingly cheerful and bright this morning

"I know. It must be very exasperat-

**Er-yes- I anppose so. Somehow ! -don't-scent-to-remember things- prying, i medicine man warned me to

clearly. I've got a vagus recollection of mebody wearing a fez."

Yes. That was you."

** Ok, I see. Tell me, Philip –do you remember me being dropped head downwards from a great height on to a concrete floor, by any chance " "Slight headache, th?"

"Philip — I wish I had your flair for wouderstatement. I feel as though I had lived on an exclusive diet of iron filings and broken glass for the last five years. What amazes me is that you seem to be

stick to 'Gimleis at parties. So I always take the precaution of bring- ing my own battle of Rose's Lime Juice. You may cock a sceptical eye- brow, Edwin — but it works.” "How "

"Rose's Lime Juice is the latestthing in therapeutic agents. It restores the metabolic balance. In simple non- scientific parlance - sultable for a mind such as yours, Edwin - it prevents hangovers." *Why oh why -- didn't you kull me this last night ?"

The last Concert in this Season! PENINSULA HOTEL, ROOF GARDEN Wednesday, 10th May at 9.30 p.m. sharp

TONOFF TRIO

Chamber Music Concert

This programme has never been played before in the Colony!

P. Tschaikovsky-Trio op. 50. A. D'Alessio Trio Symphonico.

(dedicated to Prot. N. A. Tonoff.) ARTISTS:

PROF. N. A TONOFF-Violin PROF. ETTORE PELLEGATTI--"Cello" PROF. HARRY ORE—Piano,

Make your reservations carly at the

PENINSULA HOTEL and ANDERSON MUSIC CO. Admission: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 including Tax

COUNT THE TELEGRAPHS EVERYWHERE