SPORT IN BRITAIN

Evening Star, Issue 20863, 5 August 1931, Page 9

SPORT IN BRITAIN

[From Ouk English Correspondent.]

LONDON, Juno 24, THE TURF.

Tbo average individual, taking but a general interest in iiorso racing, is apt to think of Ascot mainly as a great social fixture. Jt is far more than as will bo realised by tbo amount of money won in stakes. Two owners, in Lord Astor and Mr J. A. Dewar, won £7,600 and £7,340 respectively,, whilst .Brigadier-general C. Lampton took £4,tilO in stakes and six other owners over £3,000 each. 1 Lord Astor’s distinction of beading the list for the Ascot Meeting was due to the success of Sunny Devon, in the Coronation Stakes, which is. the most valuable of the Ascot events.

Tho Ascot Meeting was a great triumph for J. Lawson, the successor to Alec Taylor, at Manton. Animals trained by him won no less a sum than £20,425. Fred. Darling, of Beckhamptbn, was second, with £12,620, after which there was a drop to just over £4,000, the amount opposite the name of F. Hartigan. Thus the two famous Wiltshire stables of Manton and Rockhampton. were well ahead of all their rivals.

—A Good Sprinter.—

Some authorities place Stingo at the head of the class among sprinters. Mr D. M. Grant’s four-year-old colt carried 1471 b to victory in the King’s Stand Stakes at Ascot, running the five furlongs in 63 2-sscc. The time is nothing out of tho ordinary, hut the weight carried was a real crusher, and it must also bo remembered that English courses \ - ary considerably, and five furlongs on some courses means a very different ordeal to tho same distance over a fast dirt track, absolutely level, and made perfect by watering and roll ing. ROWING. It would be no surprise if a foreign crew carried off the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley tills year. No Lcander crow has been entered, and it will rest with the London and ’Yarsity eights to battle against tho invaders. With real German thoroughness, four eights wore entered from tho Fatherland, and a trial rowed to decide tho best. This appears to he tho Berlin eight, which has been coached by Tom Sullivan, of England, ‘who will accompany the crew to Henley. Tho Diamond Sculls will surely go to H. 11. Pearce, of Australia, tho Olympic and Empire sculling champion. [Pearce ivon,] Ho lias lost nono of his speed since taking up his residence in Canada, as ho showed when winning the sculling race at Marlow on Saturday. He sculled tho course in 4min 40sec, only 2sec outside tho record, but which was made whe i tho stream was running strong in Hood, and therefore far more favourable. CRICKET.

Remarkable bowling has been the outstanding feature of recent cricket. Larwood, of Notts, has quite recovered his best form, and in the match against Kent, at Trent Bridge, this week, he took nine wickets for 41 runs in the first innings of the visitors. Staples got five for 33 in tho second venture, and this excellent howling was tho main factor in the overthrow of tho leaders in the county championship tabic. Tho suejess of Notts enabled that county to go to the top, with a lead of 14 points over Kent, and the present leaders aro very strong this season. Another excellent howling performance was accompanied by R. Tyldesley for Lancashire against 'Gloucestershire at Manchester. Ho got seven wickets for 39 runs on tho opening day, and tho visitors fared oven worse in. their second innings. They could do next to nothing against Siblilcs and Hopwood, who took four wickets for 18 runs and four for 1 respectively. Tho last-named sent down four overs, and only 1 run was scored off his deliveries whilst lie got tho last four wickets

In spite of the pitch favouring the howlers a few excellent batting performances havo been accomplished. Bakewell, of Northampton, scored 109 and 83 not out against tho New Zealanders, and ho appears to bo a decidedly good man for future tests. Sutcliffe has also been batting at his best, his 120 for Yorkshire against Middlesex at Lord’s ground being one of Ids finest displays _ for two seasons. Unfortunately lie strained a muscle and had to retire, but it is hoped he will he fit to take part in the test against Now Zealand. Sutcliffe headed the bat-

ting averages at the end of last week with figures of 73.33, O. S. Dempster, of New Zealand, being nearest with 71.50. Larwood shows the way among bowlers, with sevonty-fivo wickets at a cost of 10.97 runs each. The selectors have done their work well in picking a side to meet New Zealand. By general consent ,it is really representative. At last Ames, of Kent, has been selected for wicketkeeper. His record behind the wicket last season was superior to that of any other “keeper” in regard to men stumped and caught. In addition lie is a class batsman, and he ought to have been picked for England long ago, YACHTING. An interesting feature of the yachting at Huntersquay last Saturday was the success of the American boat, Priscilla HI. against Saskia. In the international races for tbo Sewanhaka Cup Saskia won four consecutive races at Rothesay, and naturally was fancied for tbo race promoted by the Royal Clyde Yacht Club. Possibly the fact that in the absence of Mr de Forest (owner) the helm was entrusted to Mr ,1. Stephen, a keen Scottish yachtsman, may have had something to do with it. Naturally, his local knowledge was a big advantage. BOXING. There can ho little doubt than Len Harvey outpointed Jack Hood in their fifteen rounds boxing contest at the Albert Hall on Monday. The West of England man looked about six pounds heavier than Hood when they stood up before a big crowd. What is more, lie showed unusual aggressiveness from the start, as if bent on bringing the contest to a quick termination. In spite of all Ills efforts Harvey made little impression on his elusive rival, and so far as polished boxing science is concerned Hood showed up best. That extra hit of strength and weight told its tale, however, and Harvey was able to bustle Ids rival to tbo ropes when ho could to get in close. It was an interesting contest, and for nine rounds there was nothing in it. Some thought Harvey was a hit in front because he carried the fight to his rival. Hood being more on the defensive. The turning point was in tbo tenth round, when Harvey landed a left hook to tho jaw that clearly shook Hood to his heels. Harvey saw his chance, and he made a target of Hood’s body, driving in punches with both hands. Hood had a narrow escape, as ho was battered down between the ropes, but time saved him from a knock-out.

That tho Birmingham man recovered’ and lasted out the contest was a great tribute to his pluck and physical condition. Naturally, ho made use of tho ring and kept away, and all tho cleverness of Harvey could not bring him the result he desired. Hood fairly electrified tho onlookers, and surprised Harvey by tho speed and fury of his efforts in the last round. Ho indeed fought hack and made a great finish. Still, there was no doubt about Harvey being entitled to the decision, according to the conditions governing boxing in England, and bo owed his success to his greater weight and strength. Harvey’s win will, no doubt, earn him another match against Vince Dundee, tho American boxer who gained two decisions over Harvey during his recent tour in tho United States 1 CYCLING. That skating and cycling arc sports which go well together has often been shown. Further proof was forthcoming at Derby on Saturday, when the National Cyclists’ Union twenty-mi lo_ championship was decided. Tho track at Derby is of cement, and this has a lot to do with tho ability of tho brothers Wylde, three of whom were among tho competitors in tho race last Saturday. There were twenty-four starters, far too many for such a race, as the leaders were bunched. Towards tho last stages D. S. Horn, of Norwich, the noted ieo skater, attached himself to E. H. Wyldo’s wheel, and ho evidently thought tho latter his most dangerous rival. J. E. Sibbit, of Manchester, tried to come through near the end, but found no opening, and Horn was fortunate in getting a clear course on tho inside for the final burst to the lino. He had tho best of it, and bent Percy Wylde by half a wheel, with W. Torry third." Nineteen riders finished inside sixty-four minutes, and so gained standard medals, which is good time for an unpacod race. Of the notable performances on tho road at tho week-end one of tho very best was tho riding of tho brothers Livingston in a fifty-mile race for tandems, promoted by the Brightside C.C., of Sheffield. - Tho Dukinfield nair gob | home in lli 57miu 22soc, which is do- 1

ciclodly fast riding, even on tlio excellent roads now so general throughout England. BILLIARDS. To reach • 999 and then fail through a miscuo is indeed heart-breaking, and the many billiard enthusiasts hero can imagine how Tom Newman must have felt when ho so narrowly missed making a thousand break against Lindrum in their match “ down under.” Considering he has so recently landed in Australia, Newman may be said to have done well to get so near a four-figure break, and he looks like adding to his reputation. Of course, the palm now belongs to Walter Lindrum as the world’s greatest, but England can aiford to wait for another marvel, and it is well the honours go round. ATHLETICS. The Southern athletic championships at Southend last Saturday served as a splendid opportunity for the cracks to try themselves out for the all-import-ant open championships two weeks later. The track was on grass and in excellent condition, as tho times returned show. Once more E. L. Page, the young Blackheath harrier, showed good form to win the 100yds title in lOsec, hut he had little to spare from H. .). Cohen, of the Achilles A.C. Tho 220yds was won by J. 0. Heap, of tho Surrey A.C., his runner-up being L. E. Hobbs, son of the famous cricketer, who looks like making a name in athletics.

J. A. T. Hanlon showed something like his host form when winning tho 440yds in 50 3-ssec, but neitlier G. 11. Rampling nor K. G. Braugwin competed. The half-mile provided a splendid struggle, T. Hampson, who is tho English and Empire champion, only just getting home in front of 11. C. Townsend in Imin 66 l-ssoc. Another excel lent run was tho win of S. A. Tomlin in tho “ mile,” his time being 4min 21 l-sscc. J. S. Comes, of Oxford, tho holder, was beaten for pace 300yds from home, and eased up to finish fourth. After a rest of nearly two hours Tomlin tried to win tho four miles. Tho time for three miles was lomin 11 1- at which stage W. H. Gross, of Essex, forced the pace, and ho got away in the last lap to boat Tomlin by 80yds in 19m!n 48 3-ssee. Thus ho ran the fourth mile in 4miu 37 2- which shows tho value of a steady start. Tho performances in tho field events wore up to tho usual standard for England, but quite hopeless when judged against tho world’s standard. Perhaps tho best effort was tho javelin throw of 182 ft lOin by W. Hcrtzog, of South Africa, who is at Guy’s Hospital. —An International Meeting.— Directly they had fulfilled their engagements at Southend, Cohen, Hampson, Townend, and Comes hastened off to Antwerp, where they competed at an international meeting against competitors from many countries. They did very well. Cohen winning tho 200 metres final in 22sec, which is equal to 22 1-5 sec for a furlong. Comes also ran well to score in the 1,500 metres, his time of 4min 1 l-ssee, being equal to a “mile” in 4min 21scc, which enhances tho value of Tomlin’s victory at Southend.

Lord Burghlcy again showed Lis form by winning tlio 400 metres hurdles in 54 2-ssee, arid bo seems likely'to last another season or so, as bo is very keen. One of tlio best performances at the meeting was in the 5,000 metres, which Kusocinski, of Poland, won in 14 min 55 2-ssoe, about on a par witli llmin 24sec for throe miles. So well has E. P. Reid, the Scottish 'Varsity champion runner boon moving that ho is expected to make a bold bid for first honours in the English open championship. He is a native of South Africa, and apparently a prospective member of the South African team for the 1952 Olympic Games. Another important event last Saturday was the marathon race at Blackpool, over tlio regulation distance of 2Gm 385yds. S. Dodd, of Wirral, forced the pace and passed tlio 15m mark in Hi 28min Bsco. It was too fast for him, and ho retired a little later on. Ultimately, H. Woods, of Makcrficld A. 0., won in 2li 43min 15sec. He showed .judgment, and did not take the lead until twenty miles lyd boon colored.