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was an eight round bout between J. Forbes, 10st 7lbs, and A. J. Capham, 11st 31hs. With the sounding of the gong it was apparent that the fight was going to be a willing one, but the abrupt ending of the contest in the first round caused general disappointment. Both men were hard hitters, Forbos in particular. His power ful swings were very effective, and this was ap- parent from a contusion which he raised below Capham's left eye. The fight was not allowed | to proceed far enough, however, to judge of the men's qualifications, for before the first round had concluded the decision was given against Forbos for a hit in clinch.
Dr. F. H. Kow acted as referee. The judges were the Hon. P. G. Scarlett and Mr. H. J. Gedge. Mr. T. Meok acted as timekeeper, Mr. R. L. Bridger as M. C., while the stowards were Messrs. J. A. S. Alves, A. L. Alves, H. E.
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LOCAL SPORT.
THE HARBOUR SWIM.
The race across the harbour for the China Mail Cup took place on Saturday (18th inst.) in favourable weather conditions. That this an- anal event is becoming a popular institution was plainly manifest by the large crowd which assemble to witness it. Not only was all the
space in
the V.R.C. occupied, but from that building right along to Statue Pier a serried crowd lined the waterfront.
The foc's'le decks of the warships near the course were alive with sailors, while in the vicinity of the police pier at Kowloon, where the race started, numerous steam launches, motor boats and rowing craft were drifting about awaiting the signal,
Twenty men lined up on the rail of the V.R.C. launch, and at a signal from the starter took the water. Barros and Ellis set out on a westerly course, swimming against a slight cur- rent. Most of the sailors struck out towards the
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Lowis'
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
The main event of the evening was between popular every year. (Hear, Hear.) He thought the swimming fraternity were very greatly Bill Lewis, the clever Canadian boxer, and
to the donors, not
for Seaman Roberts of H. M. S. Kent. only promoting the race, but for presenting such weight was announced at 137lbs, and Roberts' handsome prizes. (Hear, Hear.) They were also
at 1351b, and the contest was to be twenty It was grateful to Mrs. Brown for attending to present rounds of two minutes' duration. them. She had taken an interest in this event not expected, however, that the fight would 03 long BS it did. Seaman for two years, and he hoped to see her present continue
Roberts is it very good
man, but ing the prizes for many years to
he is not in the sanie class as Lewis, who, had (Applause.)
Mr. C. J. Cooke then stepped forward to he desired, could have finished the fight earlier than he did. The first few 'rounds were "feelers," receive the first prize, being greeted with pro-
but in the third Lewis placed a few lefts on the longed and uproarious applauso. Mr. A. V. Barros received the same cordial reception when seaman's jaw, and Roberts retaliated with some solid right swings. In the fifth and sixth presenting himself for second prize, and the applause was renewed as Lance-Corperal Mor-rounds Roberts scored with rights to the jaw, but the seventh round was all Lewis', his rish accepted the third.
loft jabs to the point and right swings to the In the ribs having a visible effect on Roberts. eighth and the final round Lewis continued to batter his opponent, finally placing him hors de mbutco with a left uppercut to the jaw. There、 was a cry of "foul" from Roberts' supporters, who claimed that Lewis had hit in a clinch. This was not the case, however, for Roberts was just clear when the winning blow was struck.
east, while a central group which made direct for the Hongkong shore contained Cooke, Stiff, Morrish and Witchell. When the competitors were well out from Kowloon, a little excitement prevailed through the capsizing of a pair-oar containing Mossrs. Cruickshank and R. C. Witchell. It is supposed that they leaned too much to one side in the excitement of the moment, and thus brought about the accident. Another boat went to their assistance, and they were
soon bending to the ours again, their ardour being unchecked. Cooke was in the Vau when well out in the stream, Stiff, the Buffs' representative, being close behind him, while Barros on the western run was in a good position. As the Portuguese gunboat was approached Cooke still held the lead, but as Barros had a straight course it appeared as if he would gain an advan- tage in the final stages of the race. stiff meanwhile, was overtaken by Morrish, of the Royal Engineers, and was challenged by Rose, of the Empress of China. As the foremost swimmers neared the Hongkong
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shore, it was apparent that the race was between Cooke, Barros and Morrish, all three making the final effort as they passed the V.R.C. Cooke gained a lead and held it until ho touched the Praya wall, beating Barros by 24 seconds, while Morrish was well up in, third place. The winner received a flattering ovation from the spectators, who were also generous with the applause they bestowed on the second and third
men, The first six in were : --
C. J. Cooke
A. V. Barros
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Lance Corporal Morrish, R. E. Rose, Empress of China... Private Stiff, Buffs...
A. A. Claxton Time-29 min 26; secs,
Mrs. Brown was the presented with a handsome bouquet, after which cheers were raised to the lady and the prize donors.
BOXING TOURNAMENT.
very succesful series of boxing contests was brought off in the City Hall on Saturday (25th inst) in the presence of a well-filled house. The bouts were promoted by Mr. R. H. Whittaker, whose name when connected with any boxing contest is a guarantee of its genuineness. Mr.“ Jack Dempsey made an impartial referee, while the timekeeping was in the capable hands of Messrs. S. Kelly and G. Glover, and Mr. E. Kennedy acted as announcer. #
The first event of the evening was an eight round bout between Stoker Philpot of H.M.S. Cadmus and Gunner White of the 88th Co., R. G. A., both of whom entered the ring at 9|
stone. The fight was of short duration, for after a few exchanges the stoker got a some- what lucky right on to White's jaw, and the soldier was counted out. Later in the evening the winner challenged Williams, of the R.G.A., to fight any number of rounds for any purse or any side bet the latter wished to put up.
The second fight of ton rounds was between
Bandsman Willis of the Buffs and Tom Wilks
of the Naval Yard, Willis being entered at 12 stone and Wilks at 10 stone 11lbs. This bout, while it lasted, was productive of some very hard hitting. Willis forced the fighting after the first round, but many of his rushes were stopped by Wilk's right. The third round was Willis', the bandsman scoring right and left. Wilks fell on his hip, and although the gong saved him from being counted out, he threw up the sponge. He was rather seriously hurt, how- ever, for he left the hall with a limp.
In the
Kid Marriot of the Naval Yard and Seaman Stevens of H.M.S. Cadmus were the next to enter the ring for a six round bout. The weights novice in the ring, Marriot ran up against one were announced as 116 lbs. In Stevens,
the Colony, and one who, with a little more ex- of the few tough propositions" he has met in perience, will prove a formidable rival. first few rounds of this event many of the spectators thought it was a spar, as Marriot tactics, probably thinking he had an "easy was indulging in his well-known sparring
thing genuine work, however, when he found that the little seaman, notwithstanding his lack of ring craft, was a dangerous antagonist with which to play. The fight throughout was a very clean one, and as both men had scored well in the various rounds, the referee's decision, "a draw,
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on hand. He soon settled down to
was a popular one.
and Meyer of the 87th Co., R.G.A., a ten round After an exhibition spar between Williams bout was announced between Gr. Arundel, 88th Co., and Gr. Hubbard, 87th Co., R.G.A., the weight of each man being 140lbs. Right through the ten rounds the fight was a willing one, both men taking severe punishment. Throughout the contest Hubbard continued to place solid right swings on his opponent's ribs, while Arundel's left generally found Hubbard's jaw, and occasionally his right crashed over the hourt of the 87th Co, nian. In most of the
After the event Mrs. Bellamy Browu present, rounds Arundel scored heavily, but Hubbard ed the prizes in the V.R.C. Gymnasium.
Mr. Pearce, in asking her to do so, remarked showed a remarkable capacity for taking punish that thanks were again due to the proprietors cleverer opponent. Arundel tried hard for
ment, and with true bull-dog grit stuck to his of the China Mail for presenting the prizes for this race. It was evident from the in-knock-out, but the hardihood of Hubbard creased number of entries this year that buoyed him up to the end, and then he appeared the harbour swim was becoming more to be fit for many more rounds.. Arundel won
the fight on points.
TENNIS.
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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP,
As was anticipated, the final in the tennis championship of Kowloon Cricket Club, which was played off on Thursday afternoon, proved an exciting and interesting game, The previous holder, Mr. P. H. Klimaneck, being absent from the Colony, was unable to compete. The finalists wore Messrs. S. E. Green and W. N. Edwards. In the first set the game was-exceed- ingly fast, the driving and placing of both players being excellent. Game after game was keenly contested until
seven all " was called. Green won the set at 2-7, through a faulty drive by Edwards, and had the service. The second and third sets were productive of long rallies. Green showed a steadiness in form, but his opponent was successful in bringing off some difficult strokes, and won both sets at 6-2, thereby becoming entitled to the champion- ship gold medal presented by the Vice-Pre- sident, Mr. W. Stewart.
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HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIA- TION COUNCIL.
A meeting of this body was held at the Y.M.C.A., on 23rd inst., when it was decided to appoint a board of examiners for the purpose of examining referees. The members appointed were Mr. Frank Browne (president), Sergeant Edwards, the Buffs, Gunner Marsh, Royal Artillery, Sapper Heigh, Royal Engineers, and Mr. Jameson, H.K.F.. Byelaws were sub- mitted and approved, and will be issued with the rules of the Association in book form in the course of next week.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: SECOND DIVISION,
Following the meeting of the Council, an- other meeting was held to consider the forma tion of a second division of the League. There were present representatives from the Lusitano Football Club, the Boys' Own & lub, the Mos- lems, the Buff's Drummers, the 83rd and 88th Co., R.G.A. and the Departmental team. It was agreed that a second division of the League should be formed, and it was decided to try to get another team to enter, thus bringing eight teams into the second division.
further meeting will be held next Friday to draw up rules, and to elect office bearers, and these will be submitted to a meeting of the Hongkong Football Association which will be held later.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
At the general meeting of the league held in the Y.M.C.A. Aooms last Friday it was de- October. With the six resident teams all taking cided to open the season on Saturday, 9th part in the competition good games are assured, and the struggle for the coveted honour of being League Champions of 1909-10 is sure to be a keen one.
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