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FIFTH TEST MATCH

Winning

Australia's By A Thunderstorm

Kennington Oval, London, Aug. 17-When bad light and a thunderstorm mercifully ended England's troubles soon after 4.00 o'clock on the third day of the fifth and final Test match at the Oval, Australia were within an ace of recording, their fourth victory in this series of Tests.

With seven second innings wickets down for runs, England needed 159 to avold'an innings defeat,

178

Once again England's batsmon shaped badly against the Australian speed attack. This time under conditions entirely favourable for run getting.

As in the first innings, Hutton alone mastered the bowling and his gallant display held up the Aus- tralians for four and n' quarter houra. He scored 04 faultless runs out of 153 and the crowd thoroughly appreciated his gallant night.

A not too happy Denis Compton Rave him the best support during the third wicket partnership, which added 6 runs In nearly two hours before Compton fell to a fine gully entch when 39, After Compton left, four more wickets fell for 53 runs.

27 WICKETS

Lindwall again caused most con- cern to England's batsmen, taking three wickets in the second innings, bringing his wickets in the serles of Tests to 27. This equals the best number by any other Australian fast

Mills-Lesnevich Fight Is On

and flew off the edge of his bat to Lindwall in the fully. The third wicket added 01. Possibly, Compton felt unsettled by a Lindwall bumper in the previous over,

A no-ball from Loxton was punchied past cover for four by Hutton, which took him to 52 out of 133; the result of three hours 40 minutes batting, but for the part it was now a question of determined bowling being met by dogged defence, In which Crapp Joined Hutton.

Crapp concentrated on keeping hit wicket intact and waiting for the runs lo come.

into

almost The game lapsed complete quietude and only 21 runs came in the first 45 minutes after lunch. In an effort to unsettle Hut-

repented

ton, Bradman tried bowling changes, but the first ex- clement for a long time came when Miller began a series of bumpers at Crapp, one of which struck him

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1948.

Ways Drenched Once Again

COLLAPSED DANE PULLED FROM POOL

Greta Anderson of Denmark, the Women's Olymple 100-metro free style cham- plon, to pulled from the Olympic Pool at Wembley, by Elemer Szathmarry (left), Hungarian Olympic swimmer, and Nancy Merki Lees of Portland, Ore., and Ashville, N.C.

The Danish girl collapsed in the water while competing in a heat in the women's 400-metre free style competition. She revived quickly.--AP Wirephoto.

a sharp blow on the head. "Take BASEBALL'S GREATEST HERO LIES IN STATE

him off" cried the crowd, and Mil-

ler finished his over with half-pace deliveries.

An hour after lunch, England disastrous blow. suffered another LTE-

Miller bowled one of his fastest hus

balls to Hutton, who was unsettled by the pace and edged a catch to the wicket-keeper, making four wickets down for 153.

New York. Aug. 17.-. The Tournament of Cham-

'Incorporated pion:

today it nounced resumed negotiations for the Gus Lesnevich-Freddie Mille light heavyweight title fight originally set for September 21 but post- poned due to Mills' head in- juries.

Andy Niederreiter, pro- moter for the Tournament of Champlons, said Mills' manager cabled him that "Mills' treatment is very satisfactory. Probably start fight training in October.

better Will know weeks."

few

of

The Tournament Champions has Mills' under contract for his first title defence against Lesnevich. --Associated Press.

bowler In England and is two short ní the 20 wickets obtained by Grimmett during the 1930 tour.

Play began today with Lindwall sending down the one ball needed to complete the over interrupted last

CHANCELESS INNINGS

Hutton had batted four hours bend a quarter and did not give, a chance in a fine innings, in which he seldom looked troubled. He hit four boundaries.

worried

missed

The speed of Miller Cropp, and in the next over his balls went flying when he another lightning delivery, and half The side were then out for 184.

Watkins survived an appeal for leg before off the first ball, but he broke his "duck" in his Orst Test by Earning Ring to leg for a single. However, he lasted only five minutes, for a well-judged catch by_Hasselt, Belding at long leg, gave Ring his first wicket in a Test match.

When Evans joined his captain, Norman Yardley," with six wickets down for 107. h big black cloud gathered near the ground and an up- peal for light appeared Imminent. This did not come until Evans had been bowled by Lindwall at 178.

Yardley spoke to Baldwin (unt- night by the successful appeal fopire), who consulted Davics and bad light. Ring went on again at the other end and Edrich cracked the immediately the players went off. fourth delivery through the covers Heavy rain began to fall and the for four. Ring had only one over, Interruption seemed likely for a tong awitched duration. The ends--of-the-wicket however,

Bradman Lindwnli immediately and Pave were covered.

for

Johnston the duty of sharing the Thousands of spectators unable to

main attack. Conditions looked per- feet for batting..

wet

make for shelter were soon through to the skin, including hun- Accurate bowling by Johnstondreds of women and girls in sum- thunderstorra kept Compton very watchful and he mer frocks when a looked strangely unlike his normal broko over the ground. The rain confident sell, taking 20 minuttes over stopped after 15 minutes, but re- his first run-an edged single to Lumed after a short period. square leg..

When it was announced shortly

The running between wickets did before 4.00 o'clock that there would not impress and, after Compton be no more play today, there were scrambled home for a bye, Hutton only just reached his ground before only a few hundred people remain-

ing on the Cround. a fine 20-yard throw In by Loxton broke the wicket.

In three and three-quarter hours* play today England lost six wickels for 124

Lindwall rested after Ove overs. Pitt. the last two of which were maldena and Ring, who replaced him, opened with a maiden. So tied down to de- fence were the batsmen that the total rose by only 18 runs in the first 60 minutes.

Compton at the start could

do

THE SCOREBOARD

The scoreboard at the close of play on the third day read:

51

ENGLAND: First innings .... AUSTRALIA: First Innings .. ENGLAND: Second Innings

little right and was at the wicket Hutton, e Tallon, b Miller

for 40 minutes scoring only

six Dewes, b Lindwall

runs, including a boundary, Had Edrich, Lindwall Loxton at doep square leg been Compion, e Lindwall, ↳ John. felding a yard or two deeper he

ston

would have received an easy catch Crapp, b Miller from him.

Yardley, not out Watkins, Hasselt, b Ring Compton also survived n loud Evans, Lindwall appeal for leg before from Ring. Two or three times he mistimed strokes.

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Hutton shaped better ngalust John- ston, who bowled in his best form, varying pace and length well and Lindwali attacking the stumps all the time.

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Bradman end,

frequently tested direction and strength of the wind with his handkerchief, and with the wind behind him Lindwall began to work up to full pace, refusing to the new ball when it wan claim available at the start of his third over,

2,000 FOR SEASON

When 37, Hutton reached his 2,000 runs for the season, the second batsman to do so. Arthur Fagg. of Kent, is the other.

Lindwall took the now ball for the first delivery after lunch and ngain Bradman preferred Jolinston to Miller as his partner. The decl xion was justified when in Jolin Aton's second over he dismissed Compton, who had seemed to be Anding his best form.

Complon irled" to drive ""well pitched up ball which swung late

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FILE-PAST OF MOURNERS TODAY

IN "HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT"

New York, Aug. 17.-Babe Ruth goes home. today to the Yankeo Stadiam. There thousands of his fans will get a chance to walk past the open and casket of the famous homerun hitter, who died on Monday of cancer, pay their last silent farewell.

Those in charge of his funeral arrangements expect them - young and old - to take most of Tuesday night and Wednesday to pass the casket.

It was announced that Ruth's body would lle in state from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.. today and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow in the rotunda of the Stadium-"The house that Ruth built."

Ruth's body was taken from the will be returned to the funeral hoine Memorial Hospital for cancer and tonight after the last fan has passed to the Sladiun allied disease to the Universal Funeral and returned agein chapel in mid-town Manhattan. If tomorrow.

Heavy Programme For HK Interport Bowlers

Shanghai, Aug. 18.-The Shanghai Lawn Bowls Association has arranged a heavy programme for the Hong Kong Interport lawn bowls team, expected to arrive here about September 7 and 8.

The visitors will play 11 straight matches beginning September 10, when they will meet the International Sporting Club.

The other engagements are:

Sept. 11-Vs. Glube-Lusitano;-

Sept. 12-First Interport:

Sept. 18-Va. Dockyards;

Sept. 14-Vs: Shanghai Recreation Club;

Sept.. 15-Second Interport;

Sept. 16 Vs. Hongkew Golf Club;

Sept. 17-Vs. Country Club;

Sept. 18-Third Interport;

Sept. 19 Vs. Barbarians Bowling Club and Sept. 20-Vs. Shanghai Lawn Bowls Association. The Shanghai Interport teams are scheduled to be chosen within the next few days by a Selection Committee composed of Messrs. G. B. Stormes, W. J. Ward and Vincent Xavier.-Router.

COUNTY CRICKET

GLAMORGAN AND DERBY

IN

CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

London, Aug. The race for the County cricket championship becan even more intense as a result of the matches ending today, Derbyshire and Glamorgan head the table with 148 points each, but Derbyshire have only two games to play, whereas Glamorgan have three..

Members of his family announced a Moss would be said for Ruth at 11 a.m., on Thursday at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Burial will follow at the Gates of Heaven. Cemetery just out- side the village of Valhalla in subur- ban Westchester county.

an-

The funeral services were nounced after an hour-long con- ference by J. Paul Carey, lifelong friend and treasurer of the Babe Ruth Foundation for unider-privileged children, Melvin Lowenstein, at- torney, and Mrs Richard Flanders, one of Ruth's adopted, daughters.

The family, asked that flowers be omitted, "Babe had frequently ex- pressed the feeling", Carey explain- ed, "that making some kid happy was the best method of honouring a friend. If he were here today that would be his. wish and there- ture his family respectfully. re- quest that flowers be omitted."- United Press.

HOSPITAL DENIAL

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The Momorial Hospital, for cancer and associated diseases al New York, today denied that had been Jeropterin, a new drug, used in the fight to save Babe Ruth's life.

A New York "Herald Tribune' Ruth, story today said that Babe famous American baseball star who died last night "played a dramatic role in one of the most exciting medical investigations of this gen- eration" and has been receiving teropterin.

the

The newspaper said that doctors tried to save Ruth's life with drug. He was one of the first patients to receive injections of the new drug and the improvement in his condition at first was described as remarkable, said the, newspaper. -Associated Press.

Baseball

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Chicago, Aug. 17-Southpaw Johnny Schmitz halted

Cardinals today time, but enrushing extra Surrey and Yorkshire, each with; Surrey claimed four matches to complete, come third when the last over was completed Chicago Cubs won a closely played and fourth with 144 and 140 points, one wicket was still standing. The game 4-2. respectively, the present champions, ninth wicket fell to the last ball of Middlesex, are still in the running, the day. There was only two hours having 130 points and three games and 20 minutes' plny for the day.

THE RESULTS to play.

The vital game starting tomorrow The results of games ended today is that between Glamorgan and But were: rey at Cardiff.

At Chelmsford

Schmitz allowed five hits, one less red bird

Two were Stan Musial's 30th

tripper homer and another round by Don Lang.

then Cubs got off three pitchers.

Musial's first smash tied him with Somerset beat Ralph Kiner of Pittsburgh Pirates

Rain again interfered with the Essex by six wickets. Essex 177 for Major League leadership. Score series of matches just finished and and 232. Somertet 280 and 174 for was:

with only eight balls bowled on the

last day of the game at Cardin, At Cardiff Glamorgan-Northamp- Glamorgon foiled to

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tonshire

match abandoned owing to points against Northamptonshire, the raft. Northants 188 and 10% for 4; boltom club.

It is to be hoped that the weather Glamorgan 280.

At Nottingham: Nottinghamshire- will improve to allow the remain Lancashire match abandoned owing Ing County fixtures to be played to rain, Noita 221 and 75 for one; out properly, so that the leading

beat teams may resolve their true merit Lancashire 342 for 3 declared,

Yorkshire Bradford:

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THE SCORE

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HOW THEY STAND American League

in the closest race for some years. Worcestershire by 58 runs. Yorks Cleveland

Middlesex owed almost everything 200 and 100; Worcestershire 152 and Philadelphia

Boston to R.V.W. Robins for their splendid 180. victory. Now in his 42nd year At Birmingham: Warwickshire New York Robins showed that he is still a Hampshire game abandoned owing Detrell fine batsman for the Kent attack to rain. Warwickshire 233 and 62 for Washington

St showed no

Loul terrors for him and he 2: Hampshire 218. made 101 and following this with Al Dover: Middlesex bent Kent Chicago 74 in 40 minutes In the second by

wickets. Kont 401 for 8 declared innings today, after Kent had set and 203 for 8 declared (Ames 104, Boston Middlesex the task of scoring 202 Gray. 4 for 40); Middlesex 403 for Brooklyn to win in two hours five minutes. 7 declared and 203 for 4 (Robertson St Louis

Pittsburgh this with six 67, Robins 24). They accomplished minutes to spare.

At Cheltenham: Gloucestershire New York

and Philadelphia Rain baulked Surroy from beating drew with Surrey, Surrey 200 Gloucestershiro at Cheltenham and 175; Gloucestershire 145 and 124 Cincinnati

Chicago thus going to the top of the table. for Router.

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Prague Stages A "Baby Olympics"

Prague, Aug. 17-The United Sintes today swept the first three places in the opening 110-metre hurdle event of the "Baby Olympics" today, with Harrison Dillard win ning in 11.2 seconds.

There was a capacity crowd of about 50,000 at Masaryk Stadium for the first of a two-day seven-nation competition. The weather was warm with n slight brecze and few clouds.

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1.

Dillard was closely pushed by} 100 metre relay-United States Craig Dixon (US) who finished (Ewell, Dixon, Simmons, Dillard) second in 14.8. Floyd Shimons of 43.1 seconds.-Reuter,

the United States was third in 15.1 and the Czechs took the next threo places.

The flags of the United States, Sweden, Hungary, Holland, Rumania, Finland and Czechoslovakia werd flying over the Stadium overlooking Prague,

States Avery Brundage, United Olymple Committee chairman, thanked the Czecha for their in- vitation in a brief speech.

He stressed the long friendship between the United States and Czechoslovakia since the nation's establishment by Masaryk. The mention of Masaryk's name brought a thunderous cheer from the crowd.

Robert McMillan (US) put on a final burst to win the 3,000-metre run in 8:41.0. McMillan 100k an early lead but was outraced in the seventh lap by Skavicek of Czechoslovakia. He came back in the final round while his chuilenger dropped to third.

In the 800-metre run, Herb Barten (US) won with a final spurt in the last lap in 1:54.2. Vaclav Winter of Czechoslovakia took an carly lead and held it until Barlen put on a sprint in the last lap-United Press.

THE WINNERS

Prague, Aug. 17.-A strong Ameri- can athletics team, including a num- ber of their Olympic representatives, had a very successful day at the international meeting which began here.

tho

Of the nine events decided, United States won eight, the long jump being the only one in which they failed.

were:

The winners of today's events

110 metres hurdles Harrison Dil- lord (USA) 14.2 seconds.

3,000

metres--R.E. McMillan (USA) 8 minutes 41.0 seconds.

Fuchs Putting the Shot-J. E. (USA) 10.14 metres.

Barton. (USA) 800 metres-H. one minute 34.2 seconds,

100 metres-Borney Ewell (USA) 10.5 seconds.

400 metres-G. J. Gulda 47.5 seconds.

Long Jump Fikejz slovakia) 7.17 metres.

(USA)

(Czecho-

OLYMPIC GAMES

The Summing-Up

London, Aug. 17.—Lord" Burghley, the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Fourteenth Olym- piad, has issued this mes- sage on the Games:

"The London Olympic Games of 1948 are over. It is for others and not for the Organising Com- mittee to judge of their

BUCCOSS.

"The outstanding feature of the whole Games has been the spirit that has run right through them. There has been a feeling, conscious and un- conscious, in all who havė come in contact with them, that there is a great hope for the future.

""The chosen youth of 59 nations has joined together in keen but friendly rivalry on the fields of sport ant has lived happily in the same Olympic centres.

"Above all, as a splendid background, has been the friendly and sporting at titude of the British public

"That this Olympic spirit, so well nourished. during these Games, miny go.forth throughout the world and prosper and flourish exceedingly is the heartfelt wish of all." Reuter

SCOTTISH LEAGUE

London, Aug. 17. In the Scottistr "D" Division game today East. Stir- Throwing the Javelin-5. A. Seyling drew with Airdrieonians, aach. mour (USA) 70.00 metres.

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