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MONDAY

South China A. A.

MORNING

Sponsors

Keen Response

Response Indicates Need

For 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. Athlo- tic Association in their care for track sports over the past two years.

Together with their consideration for the welfare of

Home Soccer

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- lothian 4-2 to retain the Scottish Association Foot- ball Cup at Hampden Park. The Rangers' forwards were strong and thrustful. Venters

their own members, the Association have unselfishly first 20 minutes.

and Smith scored within

entertained a regard for those athletes outside their

the

Hearts had some great attacking

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 ave minutes before but Open Meets organised for the sole benefit of these others.

And it would be most un generous to give the Sports

Committee of the South China Tennis League

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

For two years now, and at con- venient intervals, their ground has

Starts To-day

FIRST DIVISION

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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 une-day meetings but have extended be:. over two and three days.

Response, too, has been

These a

Food C.B.C.

Recreio

v. Waiversity V. B. China A.A. V. K.0.0.

Lawn Bowls Raffle

and it has shown one OT two ILK.C.C. things. First, that outside sports-

It is possible, however, that the men lave appreciated Bouth China's efforts, and, second, that poned owing to

Recreio-S.C.A.A. match will be post- Volunteer duties same people have avidly ac- commanding the services of many of

af taking the Recreio players. opportunity part in games which, in Hong- kong's stagnation, would otherwise have been refused them. There is 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 is being shown at the moment.

The Keep Fit" movement has spread throughout the Empire has found Hongkong lacking in head- quarters. Arguments that football, hockey, tennis and cricket are suf ficient for this are weak in the res- pect that the training for these gumes is not of the same quality as that required for athletics. The Anest developed men are to be found around the cinder track and on the for in the variety of events practically every muscle in the body is colled into play.

that

Standard High Enough THERE 15 no doubt but that

standards

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encouraging. | · There

lot of talent in the is A Army,

bas been revealed in the two recent contests held at Shumshulpo. There are runners of quality among the civilians as has been shown in the three-day Open Meet held at Caroline Hill last week-end. Against good performances is the weather-especially

right

Schools and

now.

half-time.

Hearts made a spirited defence in

the second half. Hamilton equalised {for them in the 25th inlaute after

COMMENTARY

League Lawn Bowla

Athletics Indian R.C. Provide

Chu Fook-sing (Combined Chinese) clearing the bar which there were equal mid-feld ex- the Pole Vault against the Army in the athletic meet

Caroline Hill yesterday.-Ming Yuen.

changes until Thornton and Johnstone scored for Rangers in the

minutes.

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closing

Athletics

Scotland To Have

Summer Competition Army Beat

LONDON, May 17 (Reuter).--- Summer football will be seen in Scotland now that plans have been completed for ♫ Summer Cup compeililan, the prizes for which will be ten War Savings certificates for each member of the winning tcam.

Summer games are not strange to Scotiand, where the junior teams play

almost throughout the year, and while there is always a public for the game, 1938 during the Glasgow Exhibition, as proved by the tournament held in

senior clubs have their close season

First Games in June

Combined

Chinese 32-22 On Caroline Hill

Hill Track

Baseball

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Brewers Humble U.S.S. Tulsa at

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 draw of the rafle for a set of Lawn Bowls woods donated by Mesars

The Mect was most successful, Glimna and Co. in aid of the BW.OF. was made on Saturday by His Honour

despite the seeming military Sir Atholl MacGregor, Mr R. P, Phil- lips and Mr A. Hyde-Lay.

The new tournament's preliminary superiority, for on the track the The winning ticket is No. 333, held round will be on the home and away Chinese gave good account of by a member of the Prison Omecratem; first round matches to be themselves. Club. It understood that a sum of played on June 7 and 14, second round $160 was raised.

Before presenting the "Chuk Hung on June 21 and 28, leading to the semi-Athletics Cup," which was donated by Annls on July 5 and the final on July Mr Ko Chuk-hung well-known busi- 12.

nessman, to Lieut. W. D. Pollock, Cap- Scotland's League War Cup, which tain of the Army team, Brigadier J. T. has proved highly successful, is due. Reeve said that the alm of the Among the sprinters, B. S. WI- to Anish to-day with the replayed Anal the standard of athletics in the Colony, meeting was two-fold: (1) to raise aon, W. 9. Gegg and E. L. Cierre (after Inst week's draw. The sixteen and (3) to improve the liaison between (Y.M.C.A.A.C.) have taken the eye original participants, who also formed with their times in the three-day the Southern Scottish League, will take the Army and Chinese athletic associa Open Mect last week-end. Wilson part in the Summer Cup competition. crossed the 110 metres High Hur- dies in 16.3 seca; Gegg clocked 10.8 secs for the 100 metres, and Clegre ran the 400 metres in 53,4 secs, These are really excellent times and are better than any produced. last year.

this year with a throw of 166 ft 5 ins.

Then in the Schools' events, A. P. Silva sped, over the 200 metres In

secs dead-bettering last year's best-by-0.0-secs, while A Sandberg completed the 800 metres in

mlas 13.4 'secs.

Remarkable Figures while the general quality of tracks the distance runners, Pie Man- here is not in the Al class,

(Royal Scots) and L/Cpl

Outstanding performances to date Heather (Middlesex) top 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

China Davis Cup Player Coaching

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 years' time the Chineso would do. minate the field of athletics in Hong- kong as they did at present in soccer.

· Resulta K

Caroline Hill

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 one point over the Prison Officers when they had a clean sweep against the Hongkong C.Cat] 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 alx rinks that falled

Entries For Bowls Championships.

Intending participarits are". reminded that the entries for the Colony's Lawn Bowls Championships close Monday, May 26,

to get into double figures, the lowest Rifle Shooting

score being that of J. K. Sloan (Electric) against J. C. Aitken, (Police) in the Third Division:

This was 30-6, and in the same! match J. MacDonald (Police) beat

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.

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Sgt Russell Wins Police Championship

The Hongkong Pollee Bife and Revolver Club held their final shoot of the season yesterday at the Taikoo Bangy.

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

Some excellent shooting Wis following were M. N. Rakusen ditions difficult at times. Prizes were seen, though the stiff wind made con- (C.S.C.C.) and J. Kempton (K.D. presented by the Hon. Mr J. P. Fenna- R.C.)

who lost to J. J. Basto fother-Evans, Commissioner of Police. (Recreio "B") and R. Duncon The following were the results: (KB.G.C. "B") respectively by 8-20 Championship Compotilian.-1, Sgt F. and 0-29.

E. Russell 16; 2, Mr W. P. Thompson, A.S.P. 13; 3, Sgt G. G. Clarke 8. The sixes were scored by B. W. Novices Competition-1, Bradbury (C.C.C.) and C. G. Silva Pennefather-Evans 62; 2 Sgt F. Wood- Hon Mr (Recreio "A") in the first Division, head 77; 3, Sgt R. D. Paton 76. Medina (C.C.C.) in the Second Divi-were: W. J. Howard (K. Tong) and M. J. Other scores in the two competitions sion, and by J. C. Altken (Police) Sgt J. R. M. B, Wall 82; Sgt W. Gowans Championship.--Sgt W. Sargent 82;

in the Third Division.

Prominent Rinks

70; Sgt F. Channing 78; and Sgt. D. Wass 75:

Novices. Sgt H. N. Moran 74: Sgt W. Outstanding rinks victory in the 30; 9gt H. Terrett 58; Sgt C. Black- Sullivan 65; Mr G. A. R. Wright-Nooth First Division was undoubtedly that bourn 56; and Sgt While 64. of J. Shepherd (Police) over C. G. Silva (Reerelo "A"), The latter lost his 100 per cent record in the skipa tables.

On the last head before tea, Siiva scored his six to lead 16-8. 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 Tutsamen at the 20th. Silva secured a two on in the baseball at Caroline Hthe last head and lost by one shot! over the week-end. On Saturday,

HONGKONG BREWERS

t

Champion Loses Non-title Bout

over

NEW YORK. May 17 (UP) -—---- Bob Montgomery, the curred negro body-punching artist from Philadelphia, won his chances as two titles to-day by hanzmering out an easy ten-round decision the mighty "T"s” slammed into the The prominent skipa of the Third

the Lightweight champion, Lew offerings of the Royal Engineers Division-J. C. Altken and N, Mac-

Jenkins, in an over-weight "fight and in a merry-go-round quelled Donald (Police)-scored on 16 of the at Madison Square Garden the San

Sapper 25-0,

21 heads. Aitken at one period from

Over 14,000 fans saw the bobbing Yesterday, however, the a-8-4 scored on the succeeding heads weaving negro turn the tables on pirants for the League Pennant, to lead 32-4 (17th end), while Mac-Jenkins, who won a dispute decision met with different opposition and Donald was leading 25-2 on the 13th! over Montgomery in Philadelphia Inst were bowed out 10-4 by the II. B.

September. were bow Brewers.

J. McKelvie's subjugation by R.

Montgomery was so impressive that ALMISSOU Onr-Perry-Gar Roche,Onr-Marshall Tulsa had their chance. With bases completed over 14 ends. He scored Lightweight crown; also

400 metres relay-1, Army (Sgt March,

Even unto_the_last_frame, the Morrison In the First Division was he established himself as the out- standing challenger to Jenkinsfor" the Chung-yai, Leung Man-sing), Time 48 loaded Bud Guinn went in to bat, seven singles for his total, and these YIH CHEN, refugee ten-2/5een,

but he looked at the first, missed the were mainly in the opening phases Montgomery weighed 130 lbs. and nis player from China, is Levelp! Wooyer); Chinese (Le second and clouted the third into of the game,

Jenkins 135. helping coach the University Shun-sck, Suen Yue). Distance-669 Bakar's hands to end the fray. of Missouri tennis team.

Such a moment, too, fell to Abbas

Following were the results:

2. Chinese (Lo C-10. Lau Chi-kin, Lal

Throwing the Discus}, Army (Pte

metres.

hurdle relay-i, Army

400 metres Skipwith, (Capt P.. J.

Onr Marshall of the Brewers. With the platters In the United States since Lleut W. D. Pollock, Sgt Halsey); 2, Chi- packed in the fourth frame, he rese (Chan Tin-shau, Au Kiliman, Lui ducked to the Arst pitch from Kwal Chuen). Time- McClanahan, but his bat, protruding

the Weight Anny (Hav. above his shoulder, hit the ball which Khan, L/Nk Shingara Singh) nudged the apple for a fine double-

(Lo Strun-eck, Yu Man-ful). Display for the Tulsamen.

Scores by innings were:

Bargar

tance.-21.2 metres

and Manson clocked 2 mins 11.2 seca 1938 on a student-teacher pass- Chan-lau, Lul Pto Manson of the Royal Scots

Pie Lever (Middlesex) held the 1,500 metres lowered his last year's University of Missouri.

for the Open 800 metres, but in the port, Chen is studying at thein 11 3/8 secse field in the javelin throw last year best of 4 mins 44.4 sees to 4 mins with 177 feet. This has not been 37.2 secs. In the Army Area Cham- boltered this year his best having plonships, during the One Mile Team been 173 ft 11 inches at the Com-Race, Healher kon

the tile In

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bined R.A. v. M'sex-Rajput Meet-mins 47 seer. but Bar Pigeon (12th Coastal Bat- For Hongkong and in the May tery) took the Army title from Lever heat, these figures, are remarkable.

Twenty-five years old, and hold- ing three degrees already, he has accepted a position as instructor of the Tiger tennis team while study- ing for his Ph.D. in history.

800 metres relay-1, Chinese (Tam Hol- chuồn lo Chi to, Chản Hong nhu Leung Man-sinul: 2 Army (L/Cpl Bright. Cpl Matthews Cp: Seton, L/Cp! Bendon), Time-1 min 42 secs,

Runs: Pole Vault. Chinese (Chu Fook-sing. Hita Fong Chi-hung): 2. Amy (Hav/Major Though not a full-time coach, 10 ft 5 ins.

Kundan Singh. Fie Thomas), Height- Chen will try to give the Missouri Throwing the Javelin, Army (Capt. players the full benefit of his wide Skipwith. Ple, Lever); 2, Chinese (Lo Runs:

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his metres.

knowledge of tennis. He has Shun-ack, Tat Chun). Distance-003 Hits: work cut out for him, as Missouri, a 1,500 metres team race), Army (Hay. member of the Big Six athletic con- gings, Ghr Johinder Singh); 2. Chinese Mohd All, Nk Sardara Singh, L/Nk Budh

standings the past year.

team (Cheung Kat-put, Chan Shlu-wal, So Pak- Hing Leung Lai-ying). Time-4 min 38 3/5 secs. He is a firm advocate of condi- cocks, L/Cpl McGrady, Pte Goodsir. Ple 1,000 metre relay-1 Army (L/Cpl tion as a necessity in playing rood Willams); 2 Chineno (Cheng Chatok? tennis. Chen has his pupils lake Kok-bun, Lut Chan-lau

Bi cross-country workouts to improve leung), Time 3 mins 48 2/3 secs. thele endurance, and rope skipping hong. Chang Chu-sun); 2. Army Capt. High Jump-t Chinese (Lam Hung- to improve the Individual player's Skipwith, Gnr footwork.

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Cottage Club's Final Ride

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The final paper hunt of the sea- son of the Collage Club held at Sheungahul on Saturday was won by L. G. Perkins on Eustori.

F. Bondfield on Venture was second

This is the first professional teachingh, L/Nk Mohd Sharif: 2 Chusese (Rastus was third,

Dahsh, Gnr Akman Khan, Gar Bohan and Lieut-Comdr R. 8. Young

aeci,

ing he has done, confining most of Yuk-four, Chan Blu-wa, So Pak-sing, his tenais experience to playing in international tournaments. Chen has a smooth-stroking game, and he can alow the Show-Me players how to perform the fundamental strokes of the game.

Davis Cupper.

Leung Lal-ylck). Time-i

Long Jump-1, Army (L/Naik Shingara mins 11 3/8 Singh, Cpl faldar All); 2 Chinese (Tam 01-chuen, Leung Man-sing. Dixiance 20 ft 8 ina. Football

Officials Resign From Association

And Council

Following the hunt, there WHE nembers and guests were present. open-ale barbecue af which • over

SPORTS ADVT.

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Chen was a member of the 1938 Davis Cup team of China. He gave up his chance to play in the Inter- national matched, in order to finish his college work at St. John's Uni- verity in Shanghal. Later in 1036 and in 1938 he went to England and competed

in the leading continental

It was at

at and Mr D. Kossick, Civilian Remitting) on Saturday, 31st May, that he became presentative, proferred their and Monday, 2nd June, 1941, may resignations from the Combe obtained from the Secretary's

these ch

prominent International tennis.

in

Mr. H. A. Beard, Chairman, Moeting to be held (weather per

In 1937 he was invited by the mittee and from the Associn-Office, Exchange Building; the Japanese Government to play a tion when the Committee of Club House, Happy Valley; the Japan's national tournament. A fesy days before the matches were the Hongkong Football Re Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club;

bouillitles with to

China ferees Association met last and the Stables; Shan. Kwong ended all thoughts of tennis, He has

night.

Road. tennis only. In his played time since coming to spare

United States in 1938, giving up tournaments to pursue his studies.

"Mr. Beard gave. Ill-health as the Entries close at 12 o'clock reason for his decision.

The meeting elected the following 1941.

NOON on THURSDAY, 22nd May, The Chinese Davis Cup player Uves committee to act unul the September in Columbia with his wife, Mel LJ, Mr M Glover, .. Hon. Becretary- Onnual general meeting Chairman, wha is: the daughter of Dr Hollington Treasurer, Mr. B. Maris, Naval K. Tong, Minister of Information of Representative, Mr D. Mitchell; Army China. Dr Tong

la a former student Representative, Mr IL Crossman: and of the University of Missouri, Ciyillan Representative, Mr. Ji Silver.

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