1941-05-14 — Page 14

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May 14, 1941,

Difficult Conditions For Golf In Macao

Fairways And Sand

Sand Greens In

+

Very Poor Shape

Macao Governor Interested

(By "Birdie")

A WEEK-END VISIT was made to Macao on Sunday, and though an enjoyable day was spent, golf suffered terribly through the poor conditions of the course. It is, as it were, still in the rough,| and the most imperative improvements should be the cutting of the grass on the fairways and the softening of the greens.

The greens are of clay and not even the thin loose surface of sand can temper the penalties for pitching thereon. In its present condition the course is a very "sporty" one, though a local ruling makes one's shot al- ways playable provided one is on the fairway.

This ruling is that on the fair-

way to the green it is permitted Major Baseball

to tee up the ball-from outside

the fairway one must play the

ball where it lies.

In this respect the courne le very playable, though the length of the the fairways provides a grass on fifty-Afty chance of losing the ball

At the moment, however, there are difficulties in the way of im- provements that must be appreciated. Firstly, the course is in the process of being drained and conditions underfoot arc -being made more comfortable.

As with the Country Club at Sheungshul, the clayed nature of the solt at Macao holds the rainwater for an unbelievably long time. But the work of drainage In under way at the moment.

Until this is done, the levelling of various parta cannot be attended to, nor can the grass be cut except by hand until the course is levelled.

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But on the approaches to the greens, I think, the effort should be made, even by hand, for the greens themselves are very small, and it requires great accuracy to pitch on them. And when one pitches it is practically impossible to stay there. The only other way of getting there, therefore, is to pitch and run and this cannot be done when the grass is as long as it is.

Several Close Games

In Both Leagues

(UP).- NEW YORK, May 13 Several close games were played

Buddy Baer Beats Galento

On T.K.0.

Tony Claims Broken Fist

WASHINGTON, May.-- Buddy Baer, young Californ- ian, was awarded a sixth- round technical knockout over Tony Galento last month when the New Jersey tavern-keeper's handlers claimed Tony broke his hand and was unable to continue. Tony had been taking a bad eating after the first round of the fight, scheduled for 10. One of his handlers cut the tape on Tony's left glove during the in- termission following the sixth. Referee. Eddie Lafond ran to Galento's corner and ordered Tony not to remove the mitt.

the

Photographers jumped into ring and Baer, raced between a battery of cameras as the bell rong for the seventh.

Lafond declared Baer the winner when Tony's handlers insisted of removing the glove.

in the Major Baseball League lo- A boxing commission physician day. Three games in the Ameri-examined Galento's hand but declin- can circult and two in the National ed to comment. finished with a one-run margin." Scores were:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

IL

Cleveland

Battery: Foller, Hemsley. New York

Battery: Russo, Dickey.

2 ថ

1 ง

0

Detroit

+

Battery: Newsom, Denton, Tebbetts. Washington

2

Battery: Hudson, Earty.

Chicago

Battery: lugney, Tresh. Boston

Ballery: Wagner, Fleming, Pytink.

* 7

2

1

4

3

Trotter. Caster,

2

7 12

St Loulseedy. crübe. Swift.

Battery:

Philadelphia

Battery: Knott, Hayes,

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Doctor Reticent

Tony left the ring amid a chorus of boos and was taken to casually hospital for X-rays to determine if 2 his hand was broken. Dr Marvin McLean, the commission's physician, accompanied him.

Dr McLean refused to confirm Galento's claim of a break or serious Injury and when Tony failed to appear early to-day for an X-ray examination at a hospital, the com- mission ordered the fighter's share of the purse held up,

Gelento, his face swollen and his bleeding profusely, looked like 1a thoroughly beaten fighter.

About 8,500 Lans

paid $25,000 to see the bout,

Brooklyn

Battery: Casey, Owens, Cincinnati

Walters, Lombardi. Battery: Walters,

Boston

Bottery: Tobin, Johnson, Early, Derres,

4 to Chicago

4 B

0

3.

6

0

3

7

1

H.

2

PERHAPS first consideration M

Mooty, MICulough, Battery:

3 10 + Battery: Grissom. Podanily. Warren,

10

Battery: Sewell, Baker, Davis,

should be given to the greens,. for they are the easier to deal ( Philadelphia with. At the moment, their Livingston texture is like that of granite. Pittaurg Of course, the sun has been do- ing its share of the damage -during-the-past-two-or-three weeks, for there has been no rain and they have been steadily baked harder and harder.

The only thing that can be done to them now is to have them dug up again. There is plenty of water available, for the main obstacle on the course is a great pond in the centre. This is about 5 feet deep edges and much more in the near the centre, and it is quite full. Use should be made of it to keep the greens in a constantly wet condition (after they have been dug).

I stood by on Sunday and watched one player put ive consecutive balls Into the middle of this pond, while a small host of boys splashed around * like performing seals and dived to find them.

Classification

Of Ponies

The Hon. Mr M. K. Lo distributing the prizes at the Schools and Open Athletic Meet at Caroline Hill last week-end. Pui Ying College representative receiving championship award for "C" Grade competition-Ming Yuen.

Twelve Teams Enter For Water Polo Tournament

First Matches Next Week

The water-polo tournament sponsored by the European Y.M.C.A. will begin on Tuesday. It is anticipated that the tournament, which has attracted 12 entries, will take about two and a half months to complete,

At a meeting yesterday Mr R. Gold- man (Chairman) presided and others present were Messrs A. F. Moy, L. A. Benn (Y.M.C.A.), Lieut. F. Carter (Navy), Lieut. H. A. Millar (Royal Scots and Army Water-polo Secretary), E. F. Paul (Navy), Cpl. G. Bed- P.S.M., W. B. Ure (Middlesex), Ldg. ford (Signals and Secretary of Cont bined Small Units), F. Willis (Ass Secretary),

The Chalaman said the 12 teams entered were Navy A, B, C, Royal Scots, Signals, Middlesex A. B. European Y.M.C.A.. Combined Small Units, 8th Coastal Regiment, sih A.A., 965 Defence Bir. Sgt Page 5th A.A., was elected Artillery representative on the com- mitice.

It was proposed that each of the three swimming pools provide complete around sets of caps and flags and two whistles. The home team will provide the ball. Both teams must provide a gon judge ench. A fee of $3 will be charged per team for entrance In order to purchase seven souvenir medals for the winning team.

Valley Summer Foursomes

Rules

The no-ducking rule will be strictly adhered to and the duration of games will be 10. minutes each half with a three minute interval. No extra time will be played in case of a draw.

A player can play for only one team and in case of a naval player being transferred three months must clapse before he can become eligible for his Bew ship. 22

Two points will be awarded for "with" and "one for a ̈Graw,

The Fixtures

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The following is the draw for "the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Happy Valley Summer Foursomes:

Following are the fixtures and re- Byes into second round.-A. C. I. now-ferves for the first fortnight: ker (7) and W. F. Simmons (16) v. G. May 20-Middlesex

AY Y.M.C.A

E. Willerton (12) and T. J. Price (9); L. (Army), 0.45 p.m., Lieut. Millar, Navy C Alterations to the Hongkong Bellamy (15) and A. V. Greaves 111 V. Signals (Y.M.C.A.), 7 p.m., L/Cpi Jockey Club classification 1st. Harry (9) and V. Ahern 193: Nicholls.

C. E. Moore (14) and J H. B. Lee (11).. May 22-Navy Av. 005th Bly, (Navy), Issued yesterday are:

1.30 p.m., P. 8. M. Ure. 8th Coastal Regt First Round-J. Gellatly (18) and N. y, Small Units (Army), 143 Class: Dashing Beauty, Graceful View,ia) and A. M. Muir (14): J. E. Dovey7 p.m. F. Wills,

Australian pontes-Brown Derby to B J. Bebbington (12) MacFadyen Jenners, Brots v. Audix B CA fatio Dleidendi to C Class: Australian (10) and 11. Trevor (17) v. A. L. Powell May 25th A.A. v. Navy B (Navy). Prince, Double Dutch, Hermony Star. 18) and W. J. Buller (11): A. D. Hum-11a.m. Stutter. 8th Coastal Regtv. Sydney Diamond to D Class; Archber, phreys (9) and L. M. 5. Lloyd (12) R. Middlesex B (Y.M.C.A.), 11 a.m., Tel. Arnicber, Blue Gown. Boneshaker, Forrest 13) and J. W. Anderson (10), F. Paul.

Club de Recreio

Bowls Rinks

For Saturday

The following rinks have been chosen to represent the Club dc

· Recreio in League lawn bowls matches on Saturday:

“A”. (home) v. Police R.C.--J. Luz, C. E. Marques. H. A. Alves and C. G. Silva; L. F. Xavier. C. Roza Pereira, F. V. V. niveiro and F.. X. Silva; F. X. Soares, L. J. Silva, J. E. Noronha and R. F.

Luz.

[<<]}" (away)_V. C.$.C.C.-C. M. Silva, C. if. Basto, C. Remedios and Basta: F. A. Machado, D. C. Aives, E. Sousa and B. Basto: C. Vas, A. M. Xavier, [A. M. Rodrigues and A. P. Guterres.

2nd Div. (home) v. P.0.C.-E. L. Borras, N. Beitrag, C. M. S. Alves and O. P. Remedios: A. J. Osmund, A. V, Darros, A. Xavier and J. It. Soares; A. E Noronha, F. J. A. Marques, C. A. Lopes and J. A. Remedios.

II.K.F.C.-A.

A.

3rd Div, (away), v. Roza, F. X. Monteiro, M. F. Pinna and P. A. Yvanovich; Pd'Almeida. A. Cunha, E. A. I. Alves and M. A. Carvalho; L. A Rozario, H. M. Xavier, M. Mendonen and M. Alarcon,

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A. K. Mackenzie (d) and Col. E. D May 29 Scota v. Signals (Army), 6.45 Time, Oxenr Zylch, Rose Evelyn to DN. 3. Booker (13); A. J. Dennia (6) and fence By. (Navy), 3.30 pm Sat Mc- pontes Jane Doe. Just in Matthews (12) v. J. Thomson (9) and p.m.. R. Goldman. Navy Cv. 065th De- Cinss..

W. S. 1er (7) v. J. Linaker (12) and Loren, Bih A.A. Regt v. Navy B (Navy). G. W. Sewell, (11).

5 pm. Sig. McCann.

Gymkhana Postponed

But it is going to be useless re- conditioning those greens if there Polo Club in alt of the British War The Gymkhang. of the Hongkong Is going to be no ruling made Organisation Fund has been postponed. about the wearing of studded to Saturday, May 24. Entries for the shoes, After seeing some of the "Show Jumping Competition" will be marks. I wonder it has not been accepted up to noon on Saturday, May made before.

These Improvements would work wonders with the course, and being pleasantly situated away from the town the Club would become one of the main sports features of the Portuguese Colony. It is something that is worth the work that will be necessary.

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THEIR Excellencies, the Governors

of Hongkong and Macao, paid on Informal visit to the Country Club, Sheunghul, on Saturday, and ILE. Cmdr G. M. Teixeira expressed his appreciation of the course. He show- ed a keen interest in golf which speaks itacit for any encouragement that players In Macno may feel they need in progressing with their own

course..

Junior Chess Matches

Two matches, in the Junior Chess Championship of the Colony have been played this weok, ·Last night・ Un Kwal- yung bent J.. Thusz, and on Monday R. C. Gardner beat E. M. Petrove.

Club Matches

In the Junior Club competition, A. C. Poupard beat J. Crufalda in the first, gaino of a three-game play-off..

17.

June Navy A v, Y.M.C.A. (Army), Byes into second round-It Young (0) 11 am.. Cpl Bedford, and G. M. Park (4); W. A. Stewart (0) and T. Law (18) v. 1. Smith (d) and E. Greenwood (18) T. B. Low (11) and 11. K. Collings (0) v. A. 11, Penn (12) and J. F. Coilla (13).

The first round must be held on the morning of June 1, the second an June Is, the third on June 29, the semi-final

on July 13 and the final on July 27, 11 in notined that the Committee may alter the dates if necessary on account of the

OFS!

"LIFE IN DEAD PAN”—First-prize picture în sixtli annual 'ake.. hibit of New York Press Photographers Association. It shows Joe Louis in bout with Arturo Goday, with Joe's face register=" Ing'emotion. Tillo, "Life in the Dead Pang! Picture taken by Joseph Costa of New York Daily News,

Famous Aussie

Horse Bought For £6,825

MELBOURNE-One of Australia's greatest racehorses, Ajax, which was purchased for £8,825 (about $24,430 Canadian) by W. U. Smith last month, will be bred with several mares which will be sent in foal to Join the stable of Louis B. Mayer in California. Ajax Was withdrawn from racing after suffering an injury.

Bomber Fund was commenced

the first week produced over

$1,000,000

Sculls Champion to double

Reported Missing

Pliot Officer Louis Barry, English professional soulling champion in

1936, is reported missing on active service...

Pilot Officer Barry is a gunner and has been in the RAF for about a year,

RUSSIAN AQUATIC RECORD BROKEN

MOSCOW, April 29 (Tass).— Yesterday in the five-town swim- ming and diving contest the first place for women in the free stylo 100 metres was won by Kochetkovn of Mosoów śri 1 minute nina arid hälf | seconds which was one second better then, her/proevious All-Union record.

will you help

that figure before

June 17, 1941?. $104,000 is

all that is required.

Donations to Date: $1,896,019.72

Remitted to London: £116,889,19.68