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KEEPING GAMES

Wednesday,

S'hai Cancel Hockey League: Australians Discuss 1941 Tests

(By "Tinker")

THE DECISION of the Shanghai Hockey. Associa tion to suspend their men's league for this season comes As a surprise to Hongkong, where every effort is being made to continue sport despite the troubles which sur- round us. It is true that the motion was carried by only oight votes to six, which indicates an even division of opinion, but it is hard to believe that the sole basis for suspending, the activity.”

IT hardly conforms to the ex- press request from Home, that the Colonies can best do their "bit" by continuing normally. The hundreds, cagor to return flome have boch told that they time must remain-for the

tho being, at least,-and discontinuance of normal sports functions tends to destroy morale to un appreciable extent rather than genuine 'ochieve its object geature of ayapathy.

Fortunately, only one brunch of sport-men's horkey-has taken this

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step,

The women are prosecuting their activities to their utmost. If erleket, football, rugby and the re

mainder of the games followed suit, a programime of only friendly fx-~ res could never hope to sustain the interest which is incorporated in the leaguen,, and, what n poratively dismal sports future it would be.

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Tis a pity, that, as intimated In the Shanghal newspapers a little while ago, the United States Marines

are unabln to make the rugby irlp to the Colony. There was, unfortunately, some sort. of u Marines last

year. The mix-up were ready to come down at the same time or immediately following the interport match with the Shang- hal R.U.F.C., but Hongkong had re- celved no word that that was the case-apart from what had been printed in the newspapers, and that could not be considered official, There was no sight intended.

ago. Three letters. I! low yours think there avere, were sent to a

Boxing Challenge,

Accepted

Provided permission can be obtained from his superior officers, and provided arrange- ments can be made with the Hongkong Boxing Association, the recent boxing challenge issued by Len Collins, former. Amateur Boxing Champion of London, through the Hongkong Telegraph has been accepted by F. K. Jacobs. R.A.M.C.. Military Hospital.

Are there any sporting pro- moters willing to arrange this match, which should not only be worth watching, but which would do much for the revival of boxing in Hongkong?

Shanghai, Manila and Singa- pore are streets ahead of the Colony in regard to boxing facilities. There is material hero-why not use it?

PONIES

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The following alterations

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HONGKONG TELEGGRAPH

October 25, 1939;

GOING

GOLFERS TALK Going Around With Hagen And Nelson

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the professional WHAT do

golfers talk about between the bird es and eagles while striding down a sun-washed fair-

The "E" team which bent "C" in the Stubbs Co Polo competition on Monday. Left to right: F. 8. Hancock, J. A. Holdsworth, R. J. L. Penfold and, R. Gilbertson-Staf Photographer.

way? Why, they talk about fot. S'HAL DISCONTINUE

Golf gab came in for an old fashioned chin lathering when, the National Open Champton, Byron Nelson, and Walter Hagen, one of the greatest and most colourful golfers in his tory, got together for an ex- hibition at Ridewood Country- Club here.

The Halg stepped up to the first tce for the opening drive of the match and rapped one smartly down- the fairway 250 yards. He turned to Nelson.

Afternoon,"

HINTS FOR ALL

LEAGUE

BY

HOCKEY

Surprising Decision Made At Annual Meeting

QY a narrow majority of eight votes to six,, states the Shanghai Times, it was decided to abandon the annual "That's the best shot I've had all Men's Hockey League for the coming season, this decision being reached at the Annual General Meeting of the Shanghai Hockey Association held at the Shanghai Cricket Club on October 18. This was undoubtedly the most far. reaching resolution mado at the meeting and will affect the numerous teams who will be taking an active part in the approaching season.

THE two golfing greats ambled through 18 holes of play mean

and handy while dropping putts hints alike for Mr. Average Galler

"My biggest weakness is in my pivot," said the open champion. " haven't got one. But I'll get one some day."

A prolonged discussion took place to examine the pros and cons of continuing the league under the present dis "We clubmakers have got to start turbed conditions, a ballot was finally taken with the designing an iron for the 02-and-up- golfer," said Hagen.

CATERING TO CROWDS NELSON missed an easy approach shot and Hugen said to him, "Do not worry about a bad score in an exhibition. The crowd would rather see you in trouble than see you get n birdie. It makes the average player happier."

Nelson pondered awhile, but it was

the P.G.A. tournament that was on

above result,

THERE is no lacking in en-example that big leagues in England 1

was his opinion that Shanghai should thusiasm, however, as this had suspended activity and that it play discontinue league year's play could be among 18 kewise

VOTE IN FAVOUR teams, the same strength which under present conditions, participated in the league last! season. Without a league, how-SPEAKING in favour of the league, J. P. Jones, newly-elected Pres!- dent, pointed out that the Shanghal ever, there will be no necessity for two more available army Football Association had not found the local All these sides will it necessary to abandon

The incident recalls the tenals additions have been made by the als mind when he turned to Hagen, elevong.

in 37 holes in that tournament. interport Invitation from featured in friendly Football League. He remarked that When Henry Picardi re-designed matches, the schedule for which much of the incentive and keenness pension of competitive play. He was his game to use the interlocking grip, will be issued in the near future. will go out of hockey with the sus

Pale.

in use.

Classification Lists issued on June 20:

China

and Ponies.-Rose Emily

and Royal Highness

Post Office box which was no longer Rose Evelyn to "B" Class; Clown, about 14 months ago, he had to begin with regret that owing to the Euro-/Supported by T. H. Cooke and K. M.

and there they lay for several weeks before being dis- covered, In the meantime, Shang hal were convinced to Hongkong's uncouthness, and did not hesitate to say so. However, letters of

Ex-

planation amoothed the matter out.

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ND what has been the effect of the war on other parts of the

Empire? The

British

a war?

Australians

What was that you said about

The Association also has fearat tomco,

It was at this stage that Capt. Cole Sylvandale to "C" Class; Popular from the first fundamentals and

start all over." Nelson said, "Every pean hostilities, the German Hockey Star to "D" Class,

thing had to be changed-backswing.Club has deemed it advisable to with-

ably interfere with the smooth work- stance pivot, and downstroke-but draw from Full Membership of the stated that the uncertain movements he was such a good student of the S. H. A. and be transferred to an of local British regiments would prou- +÷÷÷÷÷÷÷~|~ing of a league schedule, which might be disrupted should some of the local game he did it perfectly. He was +++++r)

forces be called away,

that the best Iron player in the world two years ago. Ho is the best iron

H. A. Crickmer suggested player in the world to-day. I know.

friendly games be given a trial this Fle beat me..

Record Amazing

By Girl Cyclist

open,"

added Nelson. "Medal

raw

are actually discussing the next Test-MISS-MARGUERITE WIL_WORRY OF MEDAL PLAY cricket series for 19401 India SON, of Bournemouth, 21-years- hoping for an M.C.C. visit in 1041. Canada, until very recently, was still old member of the Hercules "I LOST 12 pounds winning the continuing their drive for funds for record-breaking team, scored play takes more weight off you than the Olymple Games, while in Eng her greatest triumph when she match. You worry more ut medal land, herself, lengue football and rugby has been reorganised and reached John o' Groats, having play. At match, you can relax. I the remarkable didn't lose weight in the P.G.A. I bone before 1 Rccomplished games are still going on,

feat of riding the 870 miles from Was down to Land's End in 2 days 22 hours 521 started."

hours Hagen explained his delay in

arriving at the golf course, minutes, with only three

"The doctor found my temperature Miss Wilson beats the record set at 105.2 last night and told me that Lilian Dredge, of.I shouldn't play golf or travel. I up by Mrs.

it this that it Uxbridge, by no less than 22 hours didn't think I could make

say. 2 minutes. Her average speed, in- morning. But I knew

that something else was wrong. I cluding all stops, was over 12 mlies didn't show up, people would

Bgured to come down and it I couldn't play, I'd at least make an appearance and alopogise. I felt so much better on the way I decided to play,"

It is cheering to encounter such optimism. The Australian Board of Cricket Control met recently to dis- cuss the pros and cons of limiting Tost play to thirty hours. They evidently have no doubts that an England alde will visit them!

steep.

They have not, apparently, for- gotten the time-limitless Final Test an hour.

at the Oval last year. For yearn they have been staunch supporters

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of such matches, while England was Rugby stuck to hers about limiis. "That last Test at the Oval, and the final Test between England and South Africa last year brought out the defects of mitless Tests, and the Aussies are now prepared to consider a revision of opinion.

Heigh-ho... I'm sure sometime or other someone sald or wrote some. thing about a war.

SPORT ADVTS

"My chief trouble," said Nelson as he lined up a putt, "s too much 'inside-out' in my awing. But when The following have been selected feel that clubhead doing that I

to represent Club A against the Police know I'm right.

6.15 p.m.

on the Club ground, at to-day:

PHILOSOPHIC GOLF

U.S.

Marines

Unable To Come year, as this system had never been

The United States Marines in Shanghai will be unable to send their rugby team to Hongkong next month, according to a letter received by the Hongkong Foot- ball Club from Col. J. C. Fegun, Commander of the Marines

Col. Fegan says the Barines have been working diligently and enthusiastically, but owing to the European crisis and the recent China situation their pro- gramme will be limited to a "hit-or-mlin schedule.”

The Regiment is unable to spare the "25",men comprising the rugby, squad, and in Col. Fegan's opinion. It is possible that the rugger sido will be dis- banded soDB.

The Hongkong Football Club have been requested to sheive the brevitation, for the moment. Col. Feran concludes with the remarks that he shares Hong- kong's disappointment in mot being able to send a team south, a project he had been looking forward to for several seasons.

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M. G. Carruthers: D. B. Neison, J. CT IFE is just hitting the ball," "++++++++++++÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ZEBIP "L. Hagen unterrupted philosophi Associate Membership. The latter Eager. D. i, Hamilton, r. M. Thompson; Do you remember that story about, Butcher (Captain). R. Rutherford,

E. 1. Stout, K. W. Batter. P. R. Wanklyn, cally. "But you got to learn how to proposal was accepted by the club

representatives present. the last war?

R. H. M. King, Hynes: W. B. Richard-

hit it."

CHANCES DEFERRED "A woman has better rhythm than The crowd collected around the son, J. Rosene, L. A. Benn.«

a man and has a natural advantage owner of the newspaper, anxiously

ceded by an Extraordinary Gen- awalting the news. After several in golf," Nelson mured. "She canTHE General Meeting was minutes, during which the reader develop a nicer short game and she cral Meeting which was convened was carefully scanning the columns, swings the club instead of slugging" for the purpose of considering pro- Hagen looked out across the roll-

posed alterations and additions to the Laws of the Association and tho one of the men on the ouskirts im- patiently asked: "Well, What's the ing hills of the golf course.

Hockey League. latest?"

The proposal was quashed, how- ever, when J. S. Kenyon, a member of the Council, proposed that adop tion of the draft of new rules be de ferred until later when more time had been spent in drafting them, The motion was carried unanimously.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Tenth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 4th November, 1939, (Weather permittlag may be obtained at the Secretary's Omce, Exchange Build- ing: The Club Houne, Happy Valloy; The Hong Kong Club; The Sports Club; and the Stablos, Shan Kwong Road,maa

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON | on Thursday, 26th October, 1939.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

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Said an unidentified man lurking in the crowd:

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The victorious "D" team which beat "r" In the Blubbe ́" Cup" Polo competition.ni-Boundary. Strent qu'onday. "Zefi to righili, W. A. O. Morgan, B. T. 0. Forrest, T. W. Chatter and B. A. M. Wennessy-Staf Photographer.

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NEW OFFICERS

tried out before.

In order that the question might be answered, a ballot-was- token. The result was that six votes were and cast in favour of the lengue, eight for its abandonment.

SUBSCRIPTIONS RAISED THE matter of subscriptions to the Association was next discussed as it has been found that the ground rent in the Race Course has been raised from $700 to $040. W. J. Siivey put forward the plan that, in order to meet this increased expendi

each ture, subscriptions for should be raised to $00, for a club Association entering one team in friendly fixtures; $95 for a club enter- ing two teams; and $125 for a club entering three teams.

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