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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1949.
It Is Time That Mr Woodcock Said Goodbye
SAYS PETER DITTON
So the fight for what the British and New York Boards of Boxing Control will recognise as the world heavyweight championship is on after all. Bruce Woodcock and Lee Savold are to meet in London in May, 1950. While one cannot help admiring the pluch of the ex-railwayman from Doncaster, at the same time one cannot help asking, is, he right or
wrong.
defeat for Bruce The odds are definitely in favour of the American and a In May would bring down a whole lot of criticism on the head of British boxing, which would do it no good whatsoever. On the other hand, if Bruce decided not to go through with this next fight he could always claim, and quite rightly so, that il-luck had caused him to retire at the pinnacle of his fame.
Consider for a moment the wretched misfortune which has dogged the Yorkshireman. In his battle with Joo Baksi he suffered a broken jaw, and then some time after, as the result of an accident received in training, he had to go into hospital for eye treatment. Those two upsets alone would have been enough to make most men quit,
the whatever
But not Woodcock. He came the British school of boxing- back for more. Victorles over which, Freddie Mills and Johnny Ralph (South African champion) put him back among the top of pre- day heavyweight cham- sent plonship contenders-then came the motor accident, in this year, which threatened bring about his retirement.
to
can
being
Britain has produced one or in the claims two near-champions made on its behalf, cannot com-heavyweight division during the of pare with the American school, last twenty years but none
made the profes-them has quite le bas had about 34
Better by far that we against grade, mostly sional fights, nondescript "heavies" who have should wait until the right man
better than sparring comes along a man who August been no
partners for him. His only real get experience in this country
been experience has
against and the States before
the lion's den- In hospital, down-hearted American challengers who, Leo thrown into
the should provide and
Woodrock dispirited.
Oma apart, have been quick to than we an- give show up his limited capabilities. Americans with "Just another" nounced his intention to
has Indeed, even though he defeat heavyweight championship vic- the fight game. He up nice been disuaded from that ed Savold, there are many who tory. Fino of
American thought, bui inany think that the capable judges in this country well ahead on points until think he would have been bet-dropped the low blow which re- ter advised to have carrled out sulted in his disqualiflention. his intention.
COMPARE THEM
Take a look at the compara- tive records of the two boxers. Woodcock will have just turned
20 when he steps into the ring
Savuld. lie
with
has been brought up almost entirely in
To
Gonzales Tour As A
Professional
ly
WRS he
fact
Savold, a veteran of over 100 professional fights, will be near- 32 by next Muy, but his "nd- than vancing years" are moro compensated for by the that he was educated in the American school of boxing. In the States a promising young 1ghter is built up the hard way. First he is given the chance to act as sparring partner to one of the already established top men. Then he looks like be coming a "good "un" he
has
perhaps a dozen or so ights in the novice grade,
means
by
-(London Express Service)
FULHAM'S DEBUT
Williams, Wolverhampton Wanderers' goalkeeper, punches clear from Fulham's inside-right, Thomas, In the opening match of the season at the Graven Cot- Lage Ground, South West London.
The ground was crowded, despite clammy August heat, for the opening match-heralding Fulham's entry into the First Division on August 20; 1949.
Will Blackpool Beat The Transfer Racket?
ASKS ARCHIE QUICK
Team building via the cheque book was a vogue that looked as if it had really come to stay when, in one hectic week in 1920, financial circumstances caused the Birmingham; F. Blackpool Club to transfer their centre-forward, Joe Lane, to Wilson, centre-half, to Sheffield United, and Peter Quin to Preston North End for the then staggering total fees of £10,000.
Fulfilment of promise another step up and another dozen or so lights against op- ponents of all types, sluggers,
Until 1929-30 they made and sold players to try and balance a succession of boxers,
south-paws, etc.
uneasy budgets, but by the outbreak of the 1939 war they had a £32,000 overdraft. New York, Sept. 20. Another promotion fellows. Richard Gonzales, the Unit. he again makes the grade, until This was entirely eliminated by the Club's fortuitous all-star wartime football- ed States national lawn time he is ready to chal-half England's talent seemed to be in Service training there-and now affairs at
had for a title he has
Bloomfield Road are more affluent. tennis champion, today real experience of every typo signed a one-year contract of lighter, and is in every sense ready for the top grade. How to tour as a professional inerent from the British school under the direction of Bobby where a boxer can be challeng- Riggs,
ing for an area title after only a dozen fights.
antl
Their transfer
activities
worked the other way, too, for concentrated
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Today At The Races
((By "THE TURF")
The Hongkong Jockey Club will be holding a Trial Race Meeting this evening open only to members.
There will be four races for Class 7 & 8 ponies. The first saddling bell will be rung at 5 p.m.
Reviewing today's chances: FIRST RACE
BEN
HOGAN'S "POWER GOLF" 26.-Now, It's Up To You
When Wille Turness won the 1947 British Amateur Championship any number of golfers expressed surprise that he could do so well in a major championship when he had had so little chance to play competitivo golf during the four years he was in the Navy. The answer is, of course, that once you have a good golf swing you will always be able to play good golf, provided you get a chance to practise suficiently before engaging in com. petition.
Willie was able to regain his form very quickly onco he began practising because he has always had one of the best swings in the amateur ranks. His success is additional proof that it is worthwhile for a golfer to forget about his scoring while he is learning to play the game and to concentrate on developing his swing.
increasing the
This race is for Class (Firat Section) ponies and in the run ning will be Good News (150 lbs), Green Velvet (150 lbs), Pacific (160 lbs), Reputation Once you have developed ajand five trons, 143 lbs) and Sharpshooter (155 good golf swing and acquired length of your swing as the num ibs).
the knowledge of how to make ber on your club decreases. The fast mentioned, winner of the most of it nobody can takto the Mile Race for Class 8 pontes it away from you. Eventually at the Whitsun Race Meeting, you will be able to score well will be fresh in
the mind of enough to make all the trouble punters. Though up against you had acquiring a good awing Class 7 today, the pony has good chance of winning again though not without good petition from the alove- mentioned lot.
at
com-
worthwhile.
any
In practising with the wood clubs start in by using a spoon, Give yourself a rond Do. It won't do any harm in this sort of practice If you tee the ball up. Uso the driver Ioat and only SOONER OR LATER after you are satisfied with the Golfers have been known to results you have been getting score well without ever learning from the other clubs. SECOND RACE how to swing correctly. Sooner Don't hit the ball at random spot in relation to however, their game plck out This is for Class 8 ponies and or later. on past performance considera- catches up with thein and they're the caddy cach time and try to tion must be given. Sidber (143 not able to shoot those rounds hit each that exactly where
While making want it to go. lbs) and Kolinsky (150 lbs).
more. For instance,
the
shot I consider the wind and These two ponies the low of one former winner of any other factors prevalling that Fourth Race Meeting did quite championship events who nowday and try to control every shot well. The former nt the Mila has trouble breaking eighty, distance came in a good second His unorthodox swing has caught as if I were actually playing it to National Guard, losing only up with him and it is now too during a round of a tournament. by a length, while the latter at late for him to start learning the (To Be Continued. Tomorrow) the sixth furlongs was placed game over again with any iden third to Amber and Filibuster.
of making the most of it In Sans Atout (150 lbs) has been tournament competition whisperext a good thing and is
Bobby Jones still has the same capable of creating an upset.
sweet swing which characterised Liberty Diamond (159 Ibs), his game when he was the boy Pinkle (163 lbs), and Vanguard wonder of golf.. Of course, he (150 lbs) are also not to be lg-sn't as keen competitively as he nored.
was when he was the King of the Links, but he enn still cuti From the second lot of Class looo occasionally with, a sub- 8 ponics in this Mile race, Con-par round or two, no matter how dor, with 111 lbs to shoulder hot the competition may be. should stand
THIRD RACE
fairly good chance of winning. With novice Jockey
W. N. Thomas
or its
The time to learn to groove your
swing and organke your
GOLF
Match Play
Championship Starts
Walton Heath,
Surroy,
back it was placed second to game is when you are on the Sept. 20-Johnny Palmer,
That's the place to at the Whitsun practice fee. Sharpshooter
of the
States. only United over the same distance, slart setting up the rhythm of Busted Straight (147 lbs) and each shot so that when you are player engaged in today's
confronted with the need Dawn (157 lbs) won the Second Scelte a similar shot during the
to first round of the British and Third section respectively
in this race.
FOURTH RACE
In this last race of the gramme, Ballerina (150
pro-
b)
came
won
of the Mount Parket Stakes course of a rounit you will auto-professional match play golf his adopt matically
the correct championship, over the six furlongs distance routine and rhythm without match on the Walton Heath at the Fifth Extra Race Meet having to think about each step. ing and should be well backed WHAT RHYTHM MEANS course today by three and
Sprinter (147 lbs) may
In using the word rhythm one against E. B. William- an assistant profes- spring a surprise.
here I am not speaking entirely on, of the swing. The rhythm I have Sional from the Midlands. reference to here could also be The main onslaught by the champion- described as the order of pro-Americans on this ecdure. Waller Engen was ship, for which the News of the And Epinard (147 lbs). which respectively over the came in second and third probably the greatest exponent World provide £1,750 in prizo Mille of the Ind of rhythm I have money apart from a champion- 171 yards in the Mount Davis
ship trophy, will be made to- mind to ever play golf. Stakes at the Fifth Extra Race Hagen took his own time doing nothoond place.
feeling, are now in ice that things, but no one ever accused in the second round take didn't
A last minute alteration cost them 11
is 171 yards shorter and much him of taking too much time "nur- | penny.
more to their liking.
during a round of golf. Walter the draw was made so that Skip The Seasiders' present show-
Flying Wheel, although It might be late getting to the tee. Alexander of the United States ing, however, makes it impera-
In instead of his won over a Mile & 171 yards at but once he teed off he never team tive, if they are to get any the Fourth Extra Race Meeting, wasted his own time or anyone fellow American, Melvyn Har- where with the undoubted Ane now has to shoulder 154 lbs, an else's.
Palmer
wili meet Tom talen! there is cisewhere, that increase of. 22 lbs, and will When you practise go out on they should strengthen their hardly be in the reckoninstinct, not just
the tee with a purpose in mind, Haliburton in the second round while the other pairings for mediocre defence. Their
for exercise. Imposing "nursery" does not at possibility for us a dis, the not the exercise anyhow and the Americans are Jimmy De- v. Johnny Fallon, Sam post. Kwong Leung, carrying with a definite purpose in mind Snead v. Cesil Denny, the
Lloyd only 139 lbs, is also worth con- you will be adopting habits of
Mangrum
Max Faulkner, sidering for an outside chance. concentration which will pay off Clayton Haefnerv. J.. Panton, AUTOMATIC TOTE when you actually play a round. Bob Hamliton v. Norman Button;
NOT FINISHED
PLAN IN ADVANCE Skip Akexander v. E, Healing
Harrison v.
Fred It was learned yesterday that Double Tenth.
For instance, before you start and Dutch moter. Riggs will concentrate open. Charles and Woodcock launched a full-scale experiment other parts of the Far East,
Teams for this match will be the Automatic Totalisntor, which allot yourself a definite time for Daly.
Daly is the holder of the is being installed at Happy practice. Plan In advance the a de- they say will help beat the has been offset by the pro-selected at a later dale by the Valley, will not be in operation teind of shots you are going to/itle, which he has won for the posal of a Swedish team to League Management Committee for the Trial Race Meeting this practise and how much
time past two years.-Reuter. THE "NURSERY"
was agreed at the meeting afternoon, come here after a visit
the Ce
Council
you are going to devote to each This is a whopping blg "nur-Saigon.
yesterday that
The engineers responsible for and stick to your schedule. I sery" school for footballers, The Chairman of the Council arrangements must be made the installation have been work and
am a great believer in practice. mostly seeded from amateur of
everyone will be required deavour to have the machine as much time on the practice tee
ready, but delays caused by the Twelve players
Gonzales will be opposed by Jack Kramer on the tour, which will open at the Madison Square Garden in New York on Octo- ber 25. He has been guaranteed $00,000, with the privilege of 60 percent of,
of the for the gule matches with Kramer. These will number between 10 and 100, and will be played major city in the country.
Their England Inside forward, less This policy on much
scale previously Mortensen, and Johnston, Kelly, In 1938-39 the relegation bogey had paid dividends to the Club, McCall and Rickett, as well as caused them to spend £30,000 for five sentor and seven re-Garrett, Wright, Crossland and on players, including £10,000 serve players who have already Hobson to Sheffield United for defender played this season were WHAT WILL IT PROVE?
Jock Dodds, £7,500 to Derby seried." But in any case, all records County for Welsh International
comparisons apart, what Dai Astley, and
£5,000 will it prove if Woodcock does Brentford for George Eastham, en-Savold? He will be recog- Blackpool-born former amateur, world heavyweight Centre-forward Frank O'Don- nised as
Aston Villa for au-nell went to chan champion by the British thorities. but the Americans £10,000 and Louls Cardwell to
The moment appear to cradle a will have no part of it. They Manchester City for £0,000. already decided that Now Harry Evans, recently re-
The unfortunate cancel-prodigy, and I fear that
book will The American amateur cham Ezzard Charles, the negro
well-worn cheque who elected veteran chairman of the plon flew in from California to-
his fellow countryman, Club, says all this by the Sea-lation of the projected tour have to come out after all. Jay to sign the contmet with beat
Jersey Joo Walcott, is the siders is going to stop-no more of the New Zealand soccer Riggs, thus marking Rigg's as
uis. "mind" money spending and he team to the Colony and natural successor to Joe Louis.
and Manager Joe Smith have apro There would be only one course sumption of the role
on the task of promotion during; would have to
meet in
10
of
in every
have
the tour, although he may tak cider and Chorles has already transfer racket. part in the doubles competition. defeated Savold.
In
Gonzales, addition Kramer and
Riggs, Panchu Seguru (Ecuador) will als make the tour. A Afth player, whose Identity was not dis- closed, has also been invited b Join-Reuter.
Today's Tennis
This afternoon's programme on the Colony and Club Tennis at the Ladies Championships Recreation Club, weather per- mitting is:
at
going to field 60 players plus reserves every week - two
hundred
Swedish Comin
Team
Here
to
of
he
and
the
fec.
very
Shinhin (168 lba)
I have in mind the
maret
V.
KCC CRICKET
An intra-club cricket match
p.m.;
2.15.
And there is also this to be conaldered. Savold could get a match with Charles any time
the Hongkong Football Asso- by clubs to issue free tickels,ing day and night in an ca- but I am no longer able to spend will be played at KCC on he wanted it. He has decided, clubs in the Fylde and neigh-clution, Mr J. Skinner, took however, that he would rather
bouring towns, In charge of old immediate action in co-opera- to pay an entru have asked dock strike in the United King-/ I did when I first started Saturday, commencing at walt around in this
country Blackpool players like Danny tion
with Sir Arthur Marce until he can have a crack
Blair, Sam Jones, Alec Munro
Tenma will be selected from after receiving a letter from Mr for transfero from the News-dom held up the required mate. ploving tournament golf,
Speaking of practice, let me Woodcock..
and Bert Tulloch. From
this Wolf Lyburg offering to bring vendors Association to Kitchee, rinis and, despite their efforts, emphasise here that the golfore the following playcre Now I don't want to jump to
season onwards the Seasiders are
the final tests have not been
B. E. Lee's E. Loo, A. Zim. a second Halsingberg team to it was polated out that this was
most in need of practice probably Inerta conclusions, but it does seem to
the Colony,
the result of talks between the entirely satisfactory.
W. . Colledge, W. M. Davidson, T. A. Madat, JA the
It has, therefore, been decided do the least. Newoven- me that if Mr Savold wants to
world heavyweight senior and four minor league A cable accepting the offer Association and become
do | teams-and eventually hope to was sent to Mr Lyberg who dors who had secured a number to hold the meeting on the old week-end golfers who, although Sellars, W. 11, Cowie, D: G. Wille, Pari-Mutuel system, except that they don't play enough to keep G. W. Pentney, A. K. Bond, V. champion, his best way of do
C. Seymour, B. Randall, D. Grim Luch was about to board an aircraft of First Division players for
the dividends and results will their muscles limber. Ko right pie, K. A. Sey Fincher, J.
J. Chubb, ing so is to meet Mr Charles at have about a
Second Division club. for Saigon. the earliest opportunity. Ils pinyers on the books.
The Laws of the game will be exhibited on the Totalisator out, and start playing without C. Flacher
Lerlot, W, D. N., Webb, N. Hart- Mr Lyberg is expected to ar 400 p.m. Mrs Chiu & Mrs decision to go through with the
rive in Hongkong from Saigon be translated into Chinese for end and Result Boards, warming up on the practice tes Baker, T. Lee, C. 2. Smith, V Dividends, Win or Flaco, will As a contrast I don't know of a C. Band, F. E. Lawrence, R. H. Fowler v.. Mrs Shewan & Mrs Woodcock night is very sport-
the benefit of those players who be paid out at any position in tournament golfer ENTRIES CLOSE ing gesture, but it could also be
who would J. R. Rosselst, R. G. Labrum, J. on Friday afternoon to discuss Strickland (Colony).
are unable to read arrangements. FOR KCC TENNIS
think of teeing off without Jones, J. P. Brown, C. I. Tiernan, the prezent
R. Luke, D. Langston-JoCIOS. The tentative dates for two it was decided that in the Pay-Out Booths.
The Jockey, Club hopes that games were given as November arrangement is unsatisfactory,
the tote will be in operation for warming un first, even for
practice round. The circumstances of a play the meeting to be held on Satur tonight entries 19 and 20, or November 20 and p.m. will close for all the five. Tennis 27. The latter dates will beer who is alleged to have sign- day.
That's why, in most cases, | RING DEATH
even those week-end' golfers į Championships of the Kowloon more satisfactory
ased up for two clubs will be in- Sydney, Australia, Sept. 20.- Cricket Club.
vestigated by the Disciplino
RACE TIPS Hongkong a concerned.
familiar with the 3. Hurlbatt v. Cmdr. Harrison Archie Kemp, who was knocked
London, Sept. 20-The ex- Committee.
heller on the back nine than penses in connection with the The drawing will take place (Club),
GUARANTEE afterwards and
FIRST RACE
they do on the front nine. It Olymple Games and losses on N. Lo & Miss R. Lov. D. out by the aboriginal boxer, immediately
Jack Hassen, to an Australian competitors
expected to A guarantee of Stg £2,000 Stanley Shiold Draw
sn't that the back; nine is my
matches International Sharpshooter...
against Nolan & Mrs Kite (Colony).
The following in the pro-
rasier, they're just playing bet- Denmark and Sweden in con- H.-J. Armstrong & Mrs Arm-lightweight title bout last night, play off at least two matches and accommodation has been
gramme in hospital here this before Monday so it is advis requested.
for Stanley Shield Good Nowy
ter because they have had, a
with the Green Véléct
nection
European strong v. D. Fitzroy-Willams & died
Competition The action taken by Mr Skin- Seven-a-Sido
chance to warm up, morning.
able that they be at the Club
Outsider:--Reputation,
championships are the principal cerebral tonight or from
tomorrow to-
endorsed by the be played at Club ground on -scaner K. C. Lai & Miss J. Yuan' v.
causes of a donelt of nearly Kemp
SECOND RACE September 24 and 25:
£700 which will be shown in C. Kotowall & Mrs Tainworth (haemorrhage without regaining what dates have been allotted Council.
consciousness and before the to them or to make their own The annual Axture for the
tho, balance sheet at the annual (Colony).
China and the wife, who flew arrangements to play off non- game between
meeting of the Amateur Boxing KH Yip & Mrs Yip v. D. arrival of his
from Melbourne-Reuter.. scheduled matches,
Hest will be played at Caroline Lo & Mre Chaun (Colony),
Association.
5,15 pan. Mrs Bushbnum vlaken as an Indication of
Mr Getz (Colony).
Misa M Riblero
Y.
Mrs
Me for his Savold's preference chances over the Englishman.
Stroobach (Colony).
At 7
J. Kempton v. P. de Lavaletto (Club).
Mr Allen (Colony).
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.
died
Aro
Mister Conquest
BOARDERS TO LARBOARD.
ZONQUEST, AHOY!
-WELL, WHERE ART THEY? LOST EM AGAIN,
I SUPPOSE.
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·London Begenen. Bervion meit
to
Kolinsky
Saturday, Sept. 24 CAA (A)
V PCA (A), 2.30 Bidber... Ret. L1. K. M. Ashton; Talkoo (A) | Sans Alout' v. Polion (A), 3 Ret. J. H. Gargetto: 42 Commandos v. Navy (B), 3.50 Ref. 4 Blog Tong; Army
v. KMD, 4. Not P
(D)
D. Leonard: Condor
Amy (0) v. Police (C), 4.30 Ret. Busted Straight
P. A. Mooney: Anny (B) v. Minia-
fure F.A.. 3. fier. J. F. Ennis: "Army Dawn
(A) V. Bolleitor (C) or Enstormi
5.30 Htet, A. F. 2. Guest; Bollettors
(A) or Palles (D) v, Taikoo (B)
Outsider: Sprinter,
FOURTH RACE
Epiharı Shahin
COUNT SCora
.
ABA Shows
A Déficit
Rugger Results
and
THE BABE RUTH WAY Sam. Byrd, who played golf with Babe Buth quite frequently members of while both were Outsider:Liberty Diamond.
the famous New York Yankees. The future financial position THIRD RACE
told me about a habit formed in of the Association will depend Ruth brought nimost exclusively on the results baseball which ever into the game of golf and of international matches which I think might well he championships Reuter. adapted prontably by those who don't warm uni on the practice: teo before going out to play n
London, Sept. 20.—The follow- mund.
I refer to Babes habit of swinging two golf clubs while in were the results of rugger walling his turn on the tee. Just games played today: ht
Rugby "LengÜD na he und to swing a couple of
Batley 21, Feathersiona bals while
waiting his turn Rovers 1. [ the London, Sept. 20-Tho follow- Muscular freedom is probably Rugby Union ing wore the results of moiball moto
Falmouth 0, Important in rolf than Ini
Reuter. . 23. rematches played today:
aby other aport, but very few SCOTTISH, LEAGUE” CUP, blayer#`'take the trouble to get Quarter Final Second Log: looned:
dup. My panatics, routine Dunfermlin 1.0: Airdrieonians 0.sqldom variou: & start with, the
IRISH GOLD CUP !, short clubs, usually a nine iron, The 'semi-final” of the Colony Second Round, Replay! "Lin- and hit the ball easily.
or Nary (A), 86. lief. Bri. P. Man-Ballerina Bon: Club (A) or Collegians v. Kit- chat or NYP (A), "0.50. Tef. Ext. JW. Went; "CAA ((A) or PCA (A) v. Taikoo (A) or Polico (A), 7. Hd F, Cron.
...
Sunday, Sept. 28
• The Quarter-finala ́will commence at a p.m. on Sunday: the Semi- -finals at 3 pm, and the Final at 0.30 | DJ..
Po p.m. the Finals of the Schools Competition will take place, freed by Mr P.:A. Mooney...
The following referees have been appointed for the Quarter-Anala, Semi-anals and Final games!
IL Y, Chimalt, 1:2. Ennia, A. E, P. Gubat, 24 Aling Tongkang
Club Secretaries are requested to
Outsider:-Kwong Leung,
•
•
HOME SOCCER
note time of kick-off and supply { fleld ́0. Glentoran 0. their own linegrrier,
Form "B" (List of Team) munt
be handed to referes before match.
Aberavon 6-
OPEN. SINGLES TOMORROW
· Open Bingles Bowls Contipetiloy Next take your eight fron and will be held at the Football Club ULSTER CUP
repeat the procom.. After which | and at Cenfgengower on Thurg- Larne 0, Distillery. 1-Router, I go up through... your seron, siz
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