1940-09-12 — Page 14

GARRISON SPORTS NOTES

By "Jake"

Prospects Of Area Aquatic Championships Titles Should Change Hands

THE RAPID RISE of Army aquatic “stars” has rosulted in an intense interest in the Annual Inter-Unit Swimming Champion- ships this year, and prospects of titles chang- ing hands are held bright among Army critics. This gala of galas is being held in the Army bath on September 18 and 19.

It is interesting to note how military swimmers have sprung into the limelight, and mostly among the bigger Units, there is a fair complement who need watching.

The popular belief beld by the Middlesex Regiment, that they will add yet a few more trophica to their ab ready lavish display, in backed by a team that have. under the expert eye of Mr. E. W. Railton, of the Euro- pean Y.M.C.A., been train- ing daily.

Among the, various contenders will be, not only new faces, but new talent Diving will, as al- ways, be of great interest mor so this year owing to the in- proved displays on the spring-

un - Major

Holford board. Drum -

the ป and Pte. Quickendon, M'sex Regt are both in post- tions of challengers, as are Cpi Nicholls,

champion, ex-Army and Pte. McDonaki, both of the TLAM.C.

In the finnis, I think we shall 90 Pte. McDonald taking the trophy, as he has already proved himself to be not only belter than Cpl. Nicholls, whom he treat last year, but equal to the Garrison's best.

For the other events, P. S. M. Ure. Pte. Puddyfoot, Pto. Buxton Pto. Jennings are the likely starters for the,200 yards event.

a newcomer, Lieut. Dawson,

and Liput, Willoughby

will represent Blackman Middlesex in the plunging event. Royal Artillery Entries

Sgt. the

Bounderstand that the Royal Artillery, are also attempting well-sized bug-out, and the pick of the combiged, Batteries will bo there. Their ability to spring a surprise must not be over- looked.

Royal Scots Team

This team, consisting of men who gave much a fine display tast week, will prove a match for their opponents in all events. Nevertheless, they will have u struggle to keep ahead,

Water Polo

MIDDLESEX me now dang

RA and the Hongkong Signals Coy, devide who will ineet in the 8th Heavy Regt RA

the Lug semi-final round of Units Water-polo Competition On Tuesday, Middlesex beat the Royal Scots in one semi-final

Football

8th R.A. v. R. Navy

CAUSEWAY Buy

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will be the St 41 IN friendly match

two team 1a:1**¢'1} Theae

4.15 kkk-on Saturday Artillery will have Guy at centre. half, and Richards outing The attack

R.A.M.C. v. R.C.S.

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This Russe Wils played Chuthum Road, and the Signals played hard to get the only gont of the inatch. Medicals strove bi vain for the equallṣer, and were well served in goni by Bennell. Signals falling on two occasions. to score from the spot. was prominent at full-back

Foxlei

Water-Polo Teams

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Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

September 12, 1940.

KWONG WAH V. EASTERN

Questions

A. V. Gosano, who did not appear on Saturday for Kwong Wah, but who played yesterday against Eastern, getting the ball away with his head. Eastern won by 6-1-Ming Yuen.

"Y" Aquatic Championships

G.T. May Wins Half-Mile

From L.A.

Benn

B. S. Wilson Unchallenged For Back-stroke Event

(By "Ripple")

G. T. MAY, shaking off all opposition including that

For The Cricket League

Meeting On Supt. 16

(By "Tinker")

WITH the year's expenses amounting to less than $13, the balance sheet of the Hong | kong Cricket League, which will be submitted for approval at the annual general meeting on September 16, shows a credit balance of $172, of which $105 was brought for- ward from last year.

The agenda for the meeting makes no specific mention of the Leugue, but it will doubtless be included under "Any Other Busl- ness" for more than ever the posillon of the League needs to Aning. Whether to hold the com- petition will be the first point, whether to conduct it on the same lines as last year or whether to introduce the home-and-away sys. the tem of matches should be second, and lastly would be the arrangement of Axtures.

The second and third points are, of course, dependent on the attitude to wards the first

Though war work in many ways is ikely to interfere with the pro- gress of any League this year, the holding of the tournament is of yet some considerable Interest to a num- ber of the Clubs, and because of this efforts should be made to carry it on as usual.

League Bowls

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5252525252 LANE CRAWFORD'S

of L. A Bean, churned his way to an excellent victory in Avenge Defeat The House of Quality & Service

the 880 yards freestyle championship of the European Y.M.C.A. last night, winning by some 40 yards after an effort that lasted 12 mins. 56 2/5 seca,

Yesterday was the first day but thereafter L. A Benn, who was very stently puce. of the y Championships. also going nt n Only four events were held, and reduced the lead to one of about 40

yards, these were the 50 yards breast- the 50 yards back stroke. stroke, and the Boy's 50 yards free-style, resulting in wins for R. A. Dodd, B.S. Wilson and G. Saunders respectively.

By K.C.C.

Adjourned on August 10 owing to rain, the Second Division Lawn Dowin match between Kowloon League Bowling Green Club and Kowloon Cricket Club was resumed yesterday evening at Austin Road and resulted in a win for the home side by 17

shots to 52.

Wilson and Q. Thompson kept apace of each other for the first ten lengths, but Thompson then began to drop back,

Yesterday's victory avenged Bowl- Bena moved slowly ahead of them

of until

ing Green'i defeat at the hands the ut 450 yard mark he was

when they last Saturday, lending Wilson by some 25 yards.K.C.C.

were beaten by 50 shots to 54 at Cox's First race wns the breast-stroke. The latter, over the closing lengths

rore, alternated from the Road. Bowling Green now lead Tal- Dodd and W. S Gegg both innde use of the

koo by four clear points with of the "butterfly" stroke, which was crawl to the back-stroke.

game in hand, Results were: for the first length allowed, und

Dodd 13. 50 yards breast-stroke-i, there was only foot or eu between

(331/5); 2 A. Hlymas (37 /0): 1 P. A. GERR lost considerably Mackenzie W. B, Gegs came second but the IWD.

going too dero. He was disqualified the turn by finished a yard behind Dodd, only to be disqualified for not touching ot the end of the bath with two hands.

There was no race for Wilson in

Willis, the back-stroke.

who came secund, hus & fast synchronised on action, but with not enough strength In his pull.

The following will represent Company of the Middlesex Regiment; against "Don" Company, of the Roy Scots, in the Small Units Knockout Competition in the Y.MC.A. pool to morrow at 0.30 p.m.:

Freshwater and A. C. G. Goodulr; Birdsey: W. Ure: Q. Quickendon, B. Referec Jennings. Burdge and

Y.M.C.A. TEAM The following will represent European Y.M.C.A. against Middlesex

to-night at water-poloE great race was the half-mile. Regiment

May swam strongly over following the championship events:

Mr. E, W. Railton.

N.

Boys 50 yard. G. Baunder the

50 yards back-stroke-1, b. A. Wilson

1/6): 2, N. Mequeen 133 raj.

une

K.CC. were unable to held exactly the same team as when the matches were adjourned. G. C. Moss was unable lo skip Rink No. 2 and his vacancy wan filled by Care. In Rink No. 3 A. E. replaced C. Champelevier and I. Marks, and s Jack and A. W, Ramsey replaced R. Wellwood and A. Spary respectively in Rink No. 4.

(23 2/5); 8. J. Willie (37 1/8): 3, 21. Mun-Perry and R. Tribble chenbach (39 2/3).

$80 yards), G. T. May 112, 00 3/01; 21. A. Beno (15, 25 3/5); 3. 11. A. Wilson

14 37 3/5): 4, 0 Thompson (18, 19)

To-day's Events

G. Saunders had no opposition from

To-day's times

events,

ot commencing the McQueen, and o

60 yards free- pr., are the EL show, Saunders ns of class of 7.16

style, the 440 yards free-style, the 100 yards breast-stroke, and the 100 yards boys' free-style.

his own.

THE

THE GREAT RACE

H. Eardley; E. W. Railton and L. A. the first 20 lengths, gaining yardı Bena; R. Goldman; A. R. Hunt, E. Fregularly over each 50 yards from Paul and C. Thompson.

the 200 yard mark up to 700 yards.

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The Private Lives of

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INDIAN R.C. TO RAISE MEMBERS' FEES

President's Remarks On Sunday League

AL

A. Morton, E. Atkin, A. Dower, E, E. Drew beat 3 Capell

Curus, w PARA T. W. Carr 23-21.

E.

A. Chees E. F. Pope, R. Wallace, ľ man, R. Duncan beet A E. Peny. Trib. blo, 0, Taylor. H. Overy 28-15.

Byko, E. Levett, D. W. Watersen, HL Lockhart beat Leigh, Y. A Fabel L. Jack, A. W. Ramsey 20-10.

Be-

University defeated Jewish creation Club 05 weis to 244 In "the "C" Division of "the Termis "Les-

gun yesterday.

bul'there'ls ong very grant factor in these garnes. They give a chance to the members who have not the time or the ability to play for the Club In the League or friendly games. I have always regarded the Sunday League as a training ground for the younger members so that in due course they may take the place of older members AR extraordinary meeting who are forced by the advance of time following the annual meeting "of the to give up active participation in Indian Recreation Cinb yesterday, a |League and friendly games," resolution for increasing the subscrip tion was passed. The reason for the Increase was the need for funds to carry out repairs to the Clab-house, and make up deficiencies'in edalp ment.

After referring to other sporting ac- uvities, the President went on to speak of the social side of the Club, and re- marked that he would like to see more dinners, whist drives. concerts and other functions held in the future

The report end accuubis were

Present at the meeting wore Mr. A e! Arculli (President). Mr. A. C. adopted. Sufflad and Mr. Badan Singh (Vice- Presidents), Mr. M. A. Wahab (Hon. Secretary), Mr. S. A. Rumjahn (Hon. Treasurer), Messrs. A. Rahmin, A. Minu, A. H. Madar, R. Nazarin and Dr. B. al Arculi (Committee) and

brut 30 members,

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A el Arculli; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. Offers elected were.-President, Mr.

C. Rahim and Badon Singh: Hon. Secretary, Mr. M. A.. Wahab; Hon. Presenting the report and accounts Treasurer, Mr. S. A. Rumjahn; Captain, 1st Cricket XI. Mr. K. Nozarin; Vice- Mr. Arcull referred to the plans for Captain, Mr. M. el Arcull; Captain, the extension of the Club premises 2nd Cricket XI, Mr. M. n. Abbas; Vice- These plans, he said, had been fully Captain, Mr. A. IL Ismail; Tennis Re- considered by the Committee and they presentative, Mr. A. H. Matar: Lawn had come to the conclusion that the Pawls Convenor,

Mr. D. M. Khan; Line was not opportune to proceed Committee, Messrs. A. G. Sumad, R.

with them.

Speaking of the accounts, the Presi Nazarin, R. M Omar, H. T. Barma, A. dent said every effort had been made Rahmin, M. Y. Adal, Dr. H. el Arcuil!. lo cut down exprases, and though there Introducing the proposal for on in- wng a balance of cash in hand.ofrease in the subscriptions from $1.50 $200.97, it was foreseen that there per month to $2, the President said the would be an increase in

the lead the cost of Club was forced to follow working and maintenance for the year, given by other clubs in raising the Under the circumstances, there would subscription. The Committee had tried be an inerente. In those heade for their best to keep the old subscription some time. Finance was bound up rates, but it had been found impossiblo with membership, and the Prodent to do so longer,

said he would śrenow!his appeal to

members to, find, now; members. · Thero MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS

had been an Increase of four'since last year, but that was not good enough,

SUNDAY LEAGUE

,

Turning to sport the President said that though the Club had had a suc. cessful season, he hoped they would

The Secretary Informed members that the increase would provide funds by which the Club could be renovated and much needed furniture repaired, as well as give other facilities w

Several members, spoke against the 我们 Increase resolution, saying: such

be able to do much better this year. might affect the memberships, and dis-"

Deploring the lack of Interost shown ourage younger members who could, In the Sinday League, he sal-The not afford the Incrense. untal games of cricket played in the The President replied that he still members. He did Colony are mainly friendly, and I dare appealed for new

to hay without challenge that helther not want to offer new or old members Langus nor friendly games which we leaking Club-house, Lack of equip have played are as enteynblo as the ment, or bad service, which was inevi games we play in the Sunday League.able with the shortage of funds.

"The resolution was passed This might be called a family concern," but, they not only make for greater joy votes to 1.

by 24

Time And Tide

The Twires >at `kant,

Hanpunctual and cherming Va

The

cunningly constructed rack. "Twins fare quite-fri›about this "yin ever. Too late to offer them tes, of -and-linte. They know-it bolge to contre, with the bands of the cabin -keep those -alender graceful. Egure › Lines-which-appeal to yachtsmen - like chronometer standing at T- compromising six-fifteen And so soma shapely besury from the yard of master-bulider. The yachting world bestow no birber praise. And never by any chance can there be the tinfest trace of a headache after Rose's, an important potut for young ladies as popular as these unpunctual Twins.

the visit will develop once again into an informal cocktail party -- as The Twins have quite possibly foreseen, Luckily there is still a abot or two of gin in the cabin locker, and a tali bottle of Rose's Lime Juice in

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