Flashes From Overseas

Northern Advocate, 8 June 1936, Page 5

Flashes From Overseas

LOVELOCK’S WIN.— At the Ulster Constabulary sports, J. E. Lovelock (N.Z.) won the mile in 4.24 4-5, in bad conditions. His preparations for the Olympiad hitherto have been held up owing to his medical studies.* He has been placed third in two recent appearances in the mile.

DAVIS CUP.—In the third round of the Davis Cup contest Ireland beat Switzerland by 3 games to 2. Germany eliminated Argentina by 3 games to nil at Berlin, and now will meet Ireland in the semi-final of the European zone. France and Yugoslavia are equal in their match at Paris. Pallada defeated Boussus (France), 6—2, 2—6, 6—3, 6—2, and Destremeau (France) beat Puncer, 3 —e, 6—2, 7—5, o—6,0 —6, 9—7. The members of the Australian Davis Cup team sailed from New York for England on board the liner Queen Mary.

MALFROY’S TITLE. —In the final of the West of England tennis championship at Bristol, C. E. Malfroy (N.Z.) defeated Tinkler, 4—6, 6—o, 6—4, 6—4.

MR BALDWIN’S ASSURANCE.— The Prime Minister, Mr Baldwin, in asking Sir Samuel Hoare to rejoin the Government, is understood to have assured him that it was intended as quickly as possible to remove all possibility of friction between Britain and Italy. The “Mail” adds: “This undertaking can only mean a cessation of sanctions and the recall of the British fleet reinforcements from the Mediterranean.” The “News Chronicle” says that Sir Samuel Hoare favours the immediate repeal of sanctions.

SHOTS AT HAlFA. —Sniping and stoning of the police necessitated their firing several rounds on the crowd at Haifa. One person was killed and one wounded and many arrests were made before order was restored. The authorities have called the Transjordan frontier reservists, in order to round up illicit arms. , * * * * WRESTLING AT SYDNEY. —At the Leichhardt Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday evening, a wrestling bout between Lurich and Wong Buck Cheung ended in the fifth round when Lurich was disqualified for striking his opponent. Each wrestler had secured a fall. * =0 * ♦ MAXIM GORKY ILL.— The famous Russian novelist, Maxim Gorky, is critically ill with influenza, complicated by cardiac debility.

INDIANS v. YORKSHIRE.—In a cricket match ,between the Indian touring team and Yorkshire, which opened today, the Indians made a first innings score of 86. Smailes took four wickets for 26 runs. At stumps Yorkshire had lost seven wickets for 182,

XJ.S. OPEN GOLF CHAMPION.— With a record score of 282 for 72 holes Tony Manero won the open golf championship, played at the Baltusrol Club’s links, Springfield, New Jersey. His final round of 67—5 under par and a course record —brought him from a poor position to lead the nation’s foremost professionals and amateurs. Harry Cooper was second with 284 and he was followed by Clarence Clark with 287, MacDonald Smith, with 288, and Picard. Cox and Laffoon with 289 each. Sarazen and Hagen were far behind with 296 and 297 respectively. * * * * PROFESSIONAL BILLIARDS.—The final of the professional billiards 'Championship resulted: —Davis (holder) 21,170, Newman 19,790. Davis thus wins for the seventh time. Newman has also been seven times holder of the title. « * * * CHINA AND JAPAN. Official circles in London are without news of Canton’s report of declaration of war against Japan, but various sources believe the action is directed as much against the Nanking Government as the Japanese, as the southern leaders are disappointed at the failure to induce. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, the President, to declare war against Japan, instead of attempting a diplomatic settlement. Reuter’s Hong Kong representative says Canton’s instruc- j tions 'do not constitute a declaration of war against Japan, which would be disastrous to Canton in view of Japanest superiority of armaments, but are aimed to win over patriotic university students.

LEAGUE ASSEMBLY.— The League Assembly has been summoned for June 30. It is expected the Council will meet three days earlier. Dr. Benes (Czecho-Slovakia) has resigned the presidency of the Assembly. Its first task will be to select a successor.

TUSCAN STAR AGROUND.—The Blue Star motorship Tuscan Star (11.449 tons).'trading to New Zealand, is aground at the mouth of the harbour at Willemstad. Curacao. West Indies. Tugs are assisting her.