1941-05-19 — Page 22

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEG

May 19, 1941

South

MONDAY

China A. A.

MORNING

COMMENTARY

Sponsors

Athletics

Keen Response Indicates

Indicates Need

For Local

Local Association

Fine Standard Revealed

(By ("Tinker") ·

IF, AS IT SHOULD, a Hongkong Athletic Association emerges from the present spate of athletic activity in the Colony, greatest credit for the revival of this long defunct body will be due to the initiative shown by the South China Athle tic Association in their care for track sports over the past two years.

Home Soccor

Rangers Beat

Hearts For Scottish Cup

GLASGOW, May 17 (Reu- | ter). A crowd of 60,000 saw Glasgow Rangers, who scored twice in the last four minutes, beat Heart of Mid- Jothian 4-2 to retain the Scottish Association Foot- ball Cup at Hampden Park. The Rangers' forwards were Together with their consideration for the welfare of strong and thrustful. Venters their own members, the Association have unselfishly and Smith scored within the

first 20 minutes. entertained a regard for those athletes outside their sphere, but who were deprived of competition, and not spells but finished weakly though only have Open events been included in their own Meets, Hamilton scored five minutes before but Open Mects organised for the sole benefit of these others.

And it would be most un- generons to give the Sports

Committee of the South China Tennis League

A.A. a tithe less credit than they deserne.

For two years now, und at con- venient Intervals, their ground has

Starts To-day

FIRST DIVISION tennis

Hearts had

half-time.

some great attacking

Hearts made a spirited defence in the second half. Hamilton equalised

for them in the 25th minute after

Chu Fook-sing (Combined Chinese) clearing the bar which there were equnt mid-fleid ox- the Pole Vault against the Army in the athletic meet changes until Thornton and Johnstone scored for Rangers in the *closing

Caroline Hill yesterday.-Ming Yuen,

mute

Scotland To Have

Athletics

Army Beat

League matches open the League Summer Competition Army

been opened to public competitions. League matches open the League and these have required quite some organisation, for they have not been programme to-day. These will one-day meetings but have extended|bo: over two and three days.

C.R.C. Response.

good Recreio too, has been and it has shown one or two H.K.C.C. things. First, that outside sports-

lave

js

men

v. University V. B. China A.A. V. K.C.C.

It is possible, however, that the appreciated South Recreio-S.C.A.A. match will be post- China's efforts, and,

poned owing to Volunteer duties second, that same people have avidly ac- commanding the services of many of cepted the opportunity of taklar the Recrelo players.

these

part in games which, In

ilong-

kong's stagnation, would otherwise

the

Lawn Bowls Raffle

The draw of the raffle for a set of Lawn Bowls woods donated by Messrs Gilman and Co, in aid at the B.W.OF. was made on Saturday by His Benour Sir Atholl MacGregor, Mr R. P. Phil- lips and Mir A. Hyde-Lay:

The winning ticket is No. 533, heldt by a member of the Prison Officers Club. It is understood that a sum of 3450 was raised,

LONDON, May 17 (Reuter).— Summer football will be seen in Scotland now that plans have been completed for

4 Saminer Cup competition, the prizes for which will be ten War Bavings certificates for each member of the winning team.

Summer games are not strange to Scotland, where the Junior teams play

almost throughout the year, and while senlor clubs have their close season there is always a public for the game, as proved by the tournament held in 1938 during the Glasgow Exhibition.

Beat Combined Chinese 32-22 On

Caroline Hill Track

in

League Lawn Bowls

Indian R.C. Provide Week-end Surprise

K. Tong Head Second Division

THOUGH FAILING narrowly to make a clean sweep when A. R. Dallah's four lost to A. M. Holland by two shots, Indian Recreation Club scored the out- standing win in the Lawn' Bowls League over the week- end when they beat the Kowloon B.G.C. "A" 61-50 at Sookunpoo.

Kowloon Tong took the lead in the Second Division by ond point over the Prison Officera when they had a clean sweep against the Hongkong C.C. at Chater Road. A. Jillot (P.O.C.) lost to J. A. Remedios (Recreio) to provide the marginal differ- ence.

In all, there were quite a few outstanding scores. Apart from five sixes, there were six rinks that fülled

Entries For Bowls Championships

Intending participants are reminded that the entries for the Colony's Lawn Bowls .Championships closa

Monday, May 26.

to get into double figures, the lowest Rifle Shooting

score being that of J. K. Stoun (Electric) Ogainst J. C. Aitken (Police) in the Third Division.

This was 36-6, and in the same

at match J. MacDonald (Police) beat

WINNING NINE of the twelve events on the programme, the Army beat the Combined Chinese by 32 points to 22 at their first athletic meeting, held at Caroline Hill ́track yesterday.

The Meet was most successful, despite the seeming military Baseball superiority, for on the track the Chinese gave good account of) themselves.

have been refused them. There is

a need for a

# Hongkong. Athletic Association. It increases as time goes by, for though in previous years, too, it has

been apparent, there

was not the enthusiasm that

First Games in June being shown

moment. The "Keep

movement that

The new tournament's preliminary has spread throughout the Empire

round will be on the home and away hus found Hongkong lacking in head-

system; Arst round matches to be quarters. Arguments that football,

played on June 7 and 14, second round Before presenting the "Chuk Hung hockey, tennis and cricket are suf-

on June 21 and 28, lending to the semi-Athletles Cup," which was donated by flelent for this are wenk

inals on July 5 and the fan on July Mr Ko Chuk-hung, well-known busf in the ICS- pect that the training for these

games

nessman, to Lieut. W, D. Poltack, Cap. is not of the same quality as that this year with a throw of 188 ft 5

Scotland's League War Cup, which thin of the Army team, Brigadier J. T. for athletics. The finest ins.

the alm of the required

has proved highly successful, is due W. Reeve said that developed, men are to be found Among the sprinters, B. S. WII- to finish to-day with the replayed final the standard of athletics in the Colony, meeting wRS two-fold; (1) to ruisc around the cinder truck and on the son, W. S. Gege and E. L. Clegge (after last week's draw. The sixteen feld, for in the variety of events (Y.M.C.A.A.C.) have taken the eye original participants, who also formed and (2) to improve the liaison between practically every muscle in the body with their times in the three-day the Southern Scottish League, will take the Army and Chinese athleile associa is called into play.

Open Meet last week-end. Wilson part in the Summer 'Cup competition.

Standard High Enough

is По doubt but that dards Bro encouraging.

There a tot of talent in the Army, 고부 has been revealed in the two recent contests held at Shunshulpo. There are runners

crossed the 110 metres High Hur- dles in 16.3 seer; Gegg clocked 10.8 sees for the 100 metres, and Clegge ran the 400 metres in 53,4 secs. These are really excellent times. and are better than any produced Inst year.

Then in the Schools' events, A. P. Silva sped over the 300 metres in

12.

.

China Davis Cup Player Coaching

of quality among the civilians as 24.secs dead--bettering list At Missouri U.

right

now-

best by 0.6 secs, while A. Sandberg completed the 800 metres in 2 mins

13.4 secs.

tions,

The Army won, he added, because they had the advantage In some of the events, which were strange to the Chinese, but he felt sure that in a few yours' time the Chinese would do. minate the field of athletics in lung- kong as they did. at present in soccer. Results

Such

(St March,

Brewers Humble U.S.S. Tulsa at

Caroline Hill

HONGKONG BREWERS

A. F. Paul (Electric) 34-01 These were the two victories that gave the Police their startling win by 80-33 over the Electric, and created Third Division records.

who

on

Sgt Russell Wins Police Championship

The Hongkong Police Rifle and Revolver Club held their final shoot of the season yesterday at the Taikoo Itangė, Some

WAS

In the First Division, J. McKelvie (K.B.G.C. "B") was able to top this low figure by one, losing 7-23 to R. Morrison (K.D.R.C.), and closely

excellent Bhooting following were M.

seon, though the stiff wind made con- N. Rakusen ditions dimcult at times. Prizes were (C.S.C.C.) and J. Kempton (K.D-presented by the Hon. Mr J. P. Penne- R.C.)

lost to J. J. Basto

fother-Evans, Commissioner of Police. (Recrelo "B") arid R.

Duncan

The following were the results: (K.B.G.C. "B") respectively by 8-20 Championship Competition-1, Sgi F. and 9-23.

E. Russell 88; 2, Mr W. P. Thompson, A.S.P. 83; 3, Sgt G. G. Clarke 82. Novices Competition, Hon Pennefather-Evans 82; 2, Sgt F. Wood- Mr head 77; 3, Sgt R. D. Patan 75.

Other scores in the two competitions

The sixes were scored by B. W. Bradbury (C.C.C.) and C. G. Silva (Recreio "A") in the first Division, Medina (C.C.C.) in the Second Divi- W. J. Howard (K. Tong) and M. J. slon, and by J, C. Aitken (Police) In the Third Division.

Prominent Rinks

were:

Sgt J. R. M. D. Wall 83; Sgt W. Gowans Championship-Sgt W. Sargent $2; 70; Sgt F. Channing 78; and Sgt D. Wass 70,

Novices.-Sgt H. N. Moran 74; Sgt W. Outstanding rinks victory to the 50; Sgt H. Terrett 50; Sgt C. Black- Sullivan 65: Mr G. A. R. Wright-Nooth First Division was undoubtedly that bourn 50; and Sgt White 54.

of J, Shepherd (Police) over C. G.

Silva (Recrelo "A"). The latter lost his 100 per cent record in the skipa tables.

On the last head before ten, Silva scored his six to lead 10-6. After the interval, this was maintained at 18-19 (13th head) but over the remaining ends, except for the 20th, Shepherd pro-scored 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 3 to lead 21-18 vided a set-back to the Tulsamen at the 20th. Silva secured a two on In the baseball, at Caroline the last head and lost by one shot! aver the week-end, On Saturday, the mighty" "T's" slammed Into the The prominent skips of the Third offerings of the Royal Engineers Division-J. C. Aitken and N. Mac- and in a merry-go-round quelled Donald (Police)-scored on 10 of the the Sappers 25-0.

21 heads. Aitken at one period from Testerday, however, the as-B-4 scored on the succeeding heads pirants for the League Pennant, to lead 32-4 (17th end), while Mac met with different opposition and Donald was leading 23-2 on the 13th! were bowed out 10-4 by the It. B.

J. McKelvie's subjugation by R. Brewers.

Champion Loses Non-title Bout

NEW

YORK, May 17 (UT).— Bob Montgomery, tko rugged negro body-punching artist from Philadelphia, won his chances at two titles to-day by hammering out an easy ten-round decision the Lightweight champion, Jenkins, in an over-weighi at Madison Square Garden Over 14,000 fans saw the bobbing.

over

Lew Dght

weaving negro turn the Lables on Jenkins, who won a dispute decision over Montgomery in Philadelphia last September.

Montgomery was so impressive that Je established himself as the out-

Fred

Montgomery weighed 130 lbs, and Jenkins 135.

Following were the results;

ATTHY

Even unto the last frame,the/Morrison in the First Division wastelanding-challenger-to-Jenkins-for-the- .400 metres relay Gnr bureliam Tulsa hnd their chance. With bases completed-over 14 ends. He scored Lightweight crown; also for Gar Perry, Gar 4. Chinese (Lo Chi-to. Lau Chi-kin. I.al Chang-Tul, Leung Man-sing), Time 48 fonded Bud Guinn went in to bat, seven singles for his total, and these Zivic's Welterweight title.

were mainly in the opening phases YIH CHEN, refugee ten-[2/3 BOCS.

but he looked at the first, missed the Throwing the Discus

Army (Ple nis player from China, is Lover, L/Cpl Wooyer): 2, Chinese (Le second and clouted the third, inte of the game. helping coach the University Shun-sek,

Yue): Distance--65.20 Balcar's hands to end the fray. metres.

Such a moment, too, fell to Abban of Missouri tennis team.

400 metres hurdle relay-1 Army of the Brewers. With the platters (Capt P. J. T. Skipwith, Gar Marshall,

In the fourth frame, he In the United States since nese (Chan Fin-bau. Au Kit-man, Lui ducked Lieut W. D. Pollock, Sgt finley); 2, Chi-packed

11 the Arst pitch from 1938 on a student-teacher pass- min 11 3/5 secs.

Chan-lau, Lus Kwai,chuen). Time.McClanahan, but his bat, protruding (Hav.above his shoulder, hit the ball which Putting the Weight, Army Sarsar Khan, L/Nk Shingorn Singh); 2. nudged the apple for a fine double- University of Missouri,

Chinese (Lo Sliun-sek, Yu Man-fut). Dis-play for the Tulsamen. tance.-21.2 metres,

Scores by innings were:

has been shown in the three-day Schools and Open Mect held at Caroline Hill last week-end.

good performances is the Against

Remarkable Figures weather-especially

general quailty of tracks the distance runners, Pte Man- while the here is not in the Al class.

son. (Royal Scots) and L/Cpl Outstanding performances to date Heather (Middlesex) fop the field have been those of the Army Javelin with very fine times, especially over throwers and jumpers, the Y.M.C.A.'s the 1,500 metres and the mile. newly formed Athletic Club, and Manson clocked 2 mins 11.2 secs Pie Manson of the Royal Scots. for the Open 800 metres, bat in the port, Chen is studying at the

Ple Lever (Middlesex) held the 1,500 metres lowered his last year's ned in the javelin throw last your best of 4 mins 444 sees to 4 mins with 177 feet. This has not been 37.2 secs. WED

In the Army Area Cham-

Twenty-five years old, and hold- 000 metres relay-1, Chinese (Tam Hol- bettered this year his best having bionships, during the One Mile Team ing three degrees already, he has chuen, Lo Chi-to, Chan Hong-silu, Leung Man-sing); 2. Army (L/Cpl Bright, Cpi been 173 ft 11 inches at the Com- Ruce, Heather ron

accepted a position as instructor of Matthews, Cpl Salon, L/Cpt the mile in 4

Beridon) bined R.A. v. M'sex-Rajput Meet mins 47 secs.

the Tiger tennis team while study- The min 42 secs.

Runs: but Bdr Pigeon (12th Coastal Bat-

Ing for his Ph.D. in history.

Pole Vault-1, Chinese (Chu Fook-sing. Hite: Fong Chi-hung); 2, Army (lav/Major tery) took the Army title from Lever

Though

Kundan Singh, Ple Thomas). Height.-- not a full-time coach, 19 ins. Chen will try to give the Missouri Throwing the Javelin-1," Army (Capt.

3 0 3 (Le Runs: players the full benefit of his wide Shipwith, Pie Lever); 2, Chinese knowledge of tennis. He has

Shun-sek, Tat Chun). Distance-003 Hits: 1118 metres. work cut out for him, as Missouri, a 1,500 metres team race.-1. Army (Hav. inember of the Big Six athlette con- Slagh, Gnr Johinder Singli; 2. Chinese Mohd All, Nk Sardara Singh, L/Nk Budḥ Cheung Kat-pul, Chan Shlu-wat, So Pak- standings the past year.

xing, Leung Lal-ying). Time.-4 min 30 3/5 secs,

IT

For Hongkong and in the May heat, these figures are remarkable,"

MAKES A BETTER GIMLET ference, finished last in the team

SOLE AGENTS:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., Ltd.

Capt.

He is a firm advocate of condi-

1,600 metre a relay-1 Army (L/Cpl tion as a necessity in playing good willlama); 2, Chinese (Cheng Chau, Bin

•Cocks, L/Cpl McGrady. Pta Goodnir. Ple tennis. Chen has his pupils take Kok-bus, Lu Chen-lau, om Kwok- cross-country workouts to improve | kung). Time 3 mins 40 2/5 secs. their endurance, and rope skipping hong. Chang Chu-sun): 2. Army

High Jump, Chinese (Lam itung- to improve the Individual player's Skipwith, Gar Chandra Bhan Singh). foolwork.

Helght. ft 4 ins.

5,000 metres-1. Army' (Hav. Karan

ing he has done, confining most of Yuk-long, Chail Shiu-vel, so Pak-site 2. Chinese (Li his tennis experience to playing in Leung Lal-ylek), Time-17 mins 17 3/2 international tournaments. Chen has Long Jump-1. Army (L/Naik Shingara

arc. a suooth-stroking game, and he can Singh. Cpl Haldar All; 2, Chinese (Tam show the Show-Me players how to

Hol-chuen. Leung Man-sing, Distance, 20 LG in perform the fundamental strokes of the game.

Football

This is the first professional teachingh, L/Nk Mohd

Bahsh, Gar ikman Khan, Gat Bohan

Davis Cupper

Officials Resign From Association

And Council

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Cottage Club's Final Ride

on

The final paper hunt of the sea- son of the Collage Club held at Sheungshui on Eaturday was won by L G. Perkins on Euston. F. Bondfleld on Venture was second and Licut-Comir R

S. Young Rastus was third.

Following the hunt, there open-air barbecue at which

Wag គ aver 70 embers and guests were present. SPORTS ADVT.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Chen was a tuember of the 1930 Davis Cup team of China. He gave up his chance to play in the inter- national matches in order to finish his college work at St. John's Uni-

Draft Programmes and Entry verity in Shanghai. Later in 1936

Forms for the Sixth Extra Race and in

in 1938 he went to England and

Mr. H. A. Beard, Chairman, Meeting to be held (weather per- continental tournaments. It was at and Mr D. Kossick, Civilian Remitting) on Saturday, 31st May, these championships that he become presentative, proferred their and Monday, 2nd June, 1941, mny prominent in international tennis.

resignations from the Combe obtained from the Secretary's

the

In 1937 he was invited by the mittee and from the Associa- Office, Exchange Building: the Japanese" Government to play tion when the Committee, of Club House, Happy Valloy; the Japan's national

onal tournament. A few days before the matches were the Hongkong Football Re Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; to start, hostilities with China ferees' Association met Jast and the Stables; Shan Kwong ended all thoughts of tennis, night. He has played tennis only in hle

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spare time since coming to the United Mr Beard gave -health as the... Entries close at 12 States in 1035, giving up tournaments/reason, for his decision.

The meeting elected the to pursue his studies,

following 1941. The Chinese Davis Cup player lives committed to act until the September in Columbin with his wife, Mei Li, M. Glover, N. Hon. Secretary- general meeting-Chairman, who is the daughter of Dr Hollington Treasurer, Mr. B. Maria, 2. Naval K. Tong, Minister of Information of Representative, Mr D. Mitchell: Army China. Dr Tang is a former student Representative. Mr R. Crossman and of the University of Missouri.

Clyliian Representativo, Mr J, Sliver.

By Order,

B. BROWN,

Becretary.

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