Birmingham Gazette from Birmingham, West Midlands, England • 8

MAGPIES" DEFENCE PIERCED SEVEN TIMES. Only One Response to Blackburn Avalanche Harper's Big "Bag." "BLUES" DRAW AT GOODISON. We have already had goodly number of startling results, young as the current season is, but all, with the exception, possibly, of Aston Villa's win at the expense of Burnley, at Villa Park, were eclipsed yesterday. Then, Blackburn Rovers, previously without a point, and only three goals, to their credit, visited and defeated Newcastle United by seven goals to one. who on Saturday was playing in the reserve team and scored three deals against Birmingham, got five of the seven goals registered by the Rovers, and included the hat trick.

The Rovers led by three clear goals at the interval. The team showed many changes, all of which were for the better, Blues were engaged at Goodisen Park. where, but for missed chancres, they would have secured two points. As it was, they led 2-8 IS minutes from time," but then Everton rallied splendidly and equalised, Troup getting their second goal very near the end. Coventry City, playing their third game in live days, were beaten by two clear goals at Ashingten.

Bolton Wanderers managed to secure a point at Burnley by virtue of a 1-1 but Roberts's goal, which gave Burnley the Wadi nut equalised until close on time." when Butler Atter a goallsha first half 11. and Islip scored for "Blues," who hnilla somewhat weakened side out. at Kennedy and Troup getting' goals. Only one match was played in the Second Division, when Darlington, at home, conceded their first goal of the season, Preston North End sharing the points with them in a 1-1 draw. Russell scored for Preston, Stephens equalising.

THE U. RLI NGTON 1 PRESTON I t.Stepleeu4.) Russell.) THE I. LUTON'S FINE RECOVERY. Home teams did well in the Section of the Third Division, five of the six winning, and the other, Bournemouth, drawing. The latter result was doe to a fine recovery an the part of Luton, who, after being two down at the interval, eventually shared four goals.

THE 111. ZiOUTHERN SECTION. DING (Robson. Dairey. 3 NORWICH CITY (Panwottb 2.

North.) .0 ILLINGII A 3 MERTHYR TOWN I F.dneid. McKee. Marshall) iCirlierell.) RN UNIOUTH 2 LUTON TOWN (Roberts Ems.) Dennis.) CITY 5 swilionm TOWN ISlterlow 3. Hillissoy. 'Fuentes.) Kirk 1 ('IW 3 BRISTOL ROVERS 0 (Myers.

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3...13 0 SCOTTISH LZAGUC. QUEEN'S PARK DUNDEE GLASGOW CUP. ILSPLAY. RTIOK 1 BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE. THURSDAY.

10 SEPTEMBER; 1925. BLACKBURN'S REMARKABLE VICTORY EDGBASTON PROFESSIONAL WINS GOLF TITLE. BOLTON WAN. tkob.rt>.' 4111Uttel BLACKBURN 7 UTU 1 (Horner 5. linlmP.

Ofnedoua Rizby.l OLVERION (Kennedy. Troup) 2 BLIIMUCCHANI lHarris Goals. W. L. a tor.

qa4 Ps. Tottenham 8 West 4.4 3 1 I 3 0 5 Bolton 5 2 I 2... 10 6 Huddersnekl 0... 1... I 4...

5 Arsenal Birminglari 4.. 4... 1... I 6... 5 Avtori 4 1 7 4 Burnley I 2 5...11...

4 Ilanchealsr U. 4 2 1 4 3 1... 1 3 3... 3 4 2 4 5 3 3 6 3 laleeeier City 4 I 5.,, 8 3 Newcaelle U. 3 I 1 3 Notts Counts 4 I 2 1 3 3 2 Blackburn It.

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2 uardiit 4... 1... 0... 5 2 0... 5 i "NAT" TRICK IN 12 MINUTES.

Remarkable scoring was seen in the Division 111. (N.) match at Durham, where the City beat Accrington Stanley by five goals to one. Parkin scored the first two goats for the winners, and then Camsell came along with the" hat trick, his three goals coming within the space of 12 minutes. Very moderate football was seen in the Ashington A. ementry City match.

John. mon and lurribull scored for the home side iii the second halt. Wrexham hail the work of their home latch with New Brighton. and were beaten by the odd goal ut three. THE 111.

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8 1... 7...12... 1 Southport CENTRAL LEAGUE. MANOHESTER CITY WELL BEATEN AT HAWTHORNS. W.B.

Albion 5, Manchester City I. lu the teams which represented West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City in the Central League match at the Hawthorne last night were at least a dozen placra who had figured in senior football, the visitors. including such veterans as Browell. Murphy. and Fletcher.

The Albion had the advantage in the stages Wilson and Cooliug scoring ehicily as the result of Fitton's persistency on the wing, Browell reduced the arrears, just before the interval Cooling headed another to give his side a lead of 3-1 at half-time. In the second halt Sproeen gave a convincing display in the Albion goal, while the home forwards launched many deadly attacks on the City defence before Short headed the fourth goal. Right on time Short repeated the teat, and it was noteworthy that four of the five goals from Fitton's centre Albion altogether gave a very pleasing cli4play of clean and skinftil football. Fryer, Perry Sorosen. Cooling.

and Fitton being the outstandinx players. Birmingham 1, Everten 1. Birmingham 4.linid their second Cestral League point of the 'moor' as the result of their return match with Evestoo at St. Ancirew'a last evening, end also scored their land goal of the reabon, test they were lucky hoth to get the goal sad the point. 'Unquestionably Evertors, comprised of more seasoned and experienced players, were the better team, and it was only the soundness of the defence that saved Birmingham from a tnrther defeat.

Evertor were certainly fortunate to be awarded a penalty that produced a goal. Aaintroit, in stopping Yillingtm, whowas Making for goal, chanced to fall and quite accidentally handled the ball, but referee gave a penalty from which Dean floored. Before the interval arrived Cringan brought the wave level by heading a goal following a corner. The best Jos a on the field was Hibbs, the home goalkeeper. He gave a superb display and but for him Birmingham would undoubtedly have auffered another defeat.

Achurst defended nobly, and Cringes, who bad a trial ran in the tieoond team after his injury, helped materially to combat the hefty Eterton attack. The Birmingham attack. however, was wretched. Manchester United 2, Aston Villa 1. Aston Villa 1-ed all the play in the oreslag half at Old Trafford, hilt did not until 30 minutes.

Hinsdale heating Mew with a clever drive immediately atter Villa were awarded a penalty. but Corbett drove hie kick at Mew, who cleared. Had Villa taken their easy chances they should have mined a Waster lead at the interval. One minute after the restart Hall elitist! for Sweeney to level the worm. Free kicks were numerous.

United being none too gentle in their tackling, and were often Penalised. Bain scored for after 20 minutes. while the Villa her was struck twice by Haslam and Thomas. tater. during an attack on the Villa goal.

Jakeman fisted out. but jbql i drove the penalty kick against the opngbt, the ball gang dead. CENTRAL LEAGUE. NOB 451 51ANCIU8TER CITY 1 UTD. 2 ANION VILLA UNITED 2 BOLTON WAN.

0 BIRMINGHAM WEDNESDAY LEAGUE. DIVISION I SMALL HEATS WET. 5 DIV. POLICE BIRMINGHAM SENIOR CUP. (FIRST ROUND.) H.

4. Hereord ttd. 3. RUGBY UNION. V'mouth Albion Torquay Athletic 7(4, Cardiff Pill lUrriers nil.

TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL. (TN TR kr. Blackburn Itovt-rs i. MARKSMEN LACKING. WHY COVENTRY CITY LOST AT ASH INCTON.

Ashington 2, Coventry City 0. Ashingtou their sixth point in four games LB the r.sult of the visit of Coventry City to Portland Park Let night. the Northerners could claim the honours by reason -4 their better form in the last half-hour, both sides had been much at fault previously in finishing ix The players had a tendency to lift the ball as opposed to ground passing, and neither side had martamen in the opening half. the City being the greatest in this direction, for Jaws failed to lenge Elliott's charge on Deveral occasions, and MaeLaughlan was also lacking in direction. Altogether the opening L4f was and Incited interest through aimless kicking.

In the closing half Ashington set a fast pace, hut at close quarters they failed against Randle and Bellas, the former making a wonderful save from a first time drive by The Coventry forwards were erratic, shooting wildly with good opportunity. Best saved a number of slots before Johnson scored in thirty-two minutes, and be proved the strong man in the Midlandslide in the subsequent work. anticipating many movements very cleverly. Ashington's second goal was obtained two minutes from the end. Turnbull scoring, again front close quarters, after the defence had repelled an attack by the colliery quintette.

frittered away their chances in the opening half, when they should, have triumphed Ferguson, Hamilton: Chipperfield, Price, Contra; Turnbull. Ward, Johnson. Randall, Watson. Covent Belles, Randle; Maskill. MaeLaughlan, Rowley: Dougall, Paterson, Jones, Herbert, Walker.

BIRMINGHAM SENIOR CUP, Kidderminster H. 4, Hereford U. 3. Despite heavy going, caused by a tremendous storm immediately before the Birmingham Senior Cup-tie between Kidderminster Harriers and Hereford Hinted at Aggborough, some effective football was witnessed. At half-time the Harriers led by three goals to one, Harper, W.

Brooks, and S. Brooks scoring for the Harriers and Gregory got a neat point for Hereford United. In the second half Gregory reduced the lead, and the excitement was increases! when Wilkinson put the visitors on equal terms. Both teams strove hard for the decider, which came to the Harriers through S. Brookia.

It was a clean and sporting game from start to finish. Getgood played a great gams for the Harriers, while Gregory and Smith were the outstanding for Hereford. OARLASTON'S NEW WINGER. For their match ott Saturday next against Stafford Rangers, at hoine, will be streagtheneil by the inclusion of Thorne, of Merthyr Towrn, the late Stwirbritlge player, who will take the ontaide-right position. 1 Nuneaton Town F.C.

have signed on J. Harris, inaidisleft, late of Hinckley United. and Coaapo. who has played back for Harwell and Atherbtone. RESULT AGAINST RUN OF PLAY.

"Blues" Pay the Penalty For Missed Chances. EVERTOR DRAW AFTER BEING TWO DOWN. Evarton 2, Birmingham 2. Everton were a very lucky side to get away with a point as an outcome of their home match with. Bin Waltham.

If ever there lucky aide on the run of the play, on the run of shots, on any angle of criticism you might care to take up. then that aide was Everton. The; were well and truly tried by the Birmingham side. whose ciao dribbling, wise tackling, and solid formation, by keeping Hunter in between the two backs, surprised the spectators, whol turned up to the extent of Birmingba.o charmed the populace, though they hurt their feelings by the simple to yet effective way they mowed their path goal. It was too 'may for words, and if Kendall had not kept an exceptionally good goal a cricket score would have been the outeome maybe.

TOO EASILY SATISFICO. Birmingham were too They could they had nothing to hest. and after O'Donnell went on his knees in a sort of prayer'attitude to keep the ball from going over the line, his goalkeeper being rands away, theygot good goals through the canny young Harris and Islip. who got his point by special permissions of Bradford, who passed back. These, which came after about an hour of penetrafflon of the Everton defenc', Birmingham apparently thought would suffice.

When McDonald, the liverton back, link himself and went outside right he became their star forward, however. He only had one good leg, but his enthusiasm inspired his comrades. and late on Kennedy scored in the failing light, and very near time Troup scored tram close range after the ball had behhed against the crossbar. LESSON FOR "RUMS." It was a real turn up. and was: not deserved.

Still, if it serves to show Birmingham that they should be more par titular about simple chances in front of 'goal it will do good. Birmingham hit the woodwork three times. ond must have missed five sitters." Ti was appallipgly poor finish to delightful craftsmanship. To the point of shooting there was not a weakness in the -ade. Their team work was grand, for they kept the ball on the ground and they kept their yet they only drew.

Well. Everton ware at least grateful. The draw never seemed possible. It was all against the ma of play. One funny incident was the knock out blow delivered by Referee Kingeeott.

who waving play on. did not notice Breed running up to appeal for a penalty kick. and accidentally hit him in the face. causing him to fall down. The crowd booed what was quite an accidental affair.

McDonald, O'Donnell; Brown. Reid. Hart: Chedgtoy, Murray. Broad, Kennedy Troup. Birmingham.

Tremelling; Womack, Dsle. Hunter, Barton; Harris, Crosbie, Bradford, Islip, Striven. DRASTIC CHANGES. TWO DESUTANTS ASSIST "WOLVES" ON SATURDAY. So disappointing was Wolves" northern visit.

when they loot to Middlesbrough (4-1) and to South SEM (3-1). 'that the have decided on two rather drastic changes for Saturday's game with Portsmouth. Caddick, the team's captain and centre-half, gives way to the youthful Charnley, and Phillipeon, the leader of the Kerr. Both youngsters will be making their first appearance in the senior eleven, and as both will be out to consolidate their Position they will not fail for want of trying. Charnley has such good form with the reserves that his turn Ives bound to come, whilst Kerr is a of the dashing variety.

Hp did the "hat" trick against Preston Reserves on Saturday last. Portsmouth are the visitors, and the Molineux men will line up se follow: George; Watson, Shaw; Mitten, Charnley, Kay; Harrington, Bowen. Kerr, Keeney, Price. On this day the opportunity will be taken to officially open the new grand stand, Mr. McKenna performing the ceremony.

The resene team will visit Bolton. Teem: Hampton; Tyler. Fox; McDougall, Ceddiek. Bradford; Phillip. son, Lem, Bradley.

WALSALL'S SELECTED. Walsall F.O expect to have a new halfback in time to play him in the match against Hargepools 'United at Walsall on Wait; Groves, Smith (Gl. A. N. Other.

Maks, Potter. Clark, Pitt, Proffitt, Akock. FOOTBALL FIXTURES. IMPORTANT MATCHES FOR THE WEEK-END. THE LEAGUE.

DIVLNION Arsenal Aston Newcastle V. Peeniogama Blackburn 8... West Bromwich A W.Bylm. Bury v. Birmingham Xverioa v.

foetenhisai HoMpor B. Westwood. Iroddrridleld Town e. Cardiff City D. H.

Amon. Leicester City v. Leeds Cooed Cheeley. Iganulmeter city almicl sterUnited I. Josephs.

Nott. County v. Bolton Wzndererg Stulacrlood v. Elbelleld United Wcit nun United v. Burn2ey DIVISION B.

Blackpool 1.. Derby County iiArisen V. Barns Claplon O. r. Stockport Gloomy D.

lltualtaliti Dertington v. Bistilded City Huh (It, t. Port Vale theharn Athletic v. Fulham Crew. 1 The Wednesday v.

N.E. (AsoiwY. Ebuthampron v. Notts k'oreet I. Gringtead.

Aciike City v. South shield. W. F. Donnell.

stratum Town v. Middlesbrough H. Kimpeott. W. v.

Pertsmouth W. IL Greeniand. DIVISION Section. Bournemouth v. F.

Davie Breettord v. Brighton Bristol City v. Northampton Town 11. B. A ma ra charli tatt Mb.

v. Earner City J. Fathoe v. Aberdare Ath. C.

Sambrook: ilif.l7gliant s. Swindon Tben B. Neville. Merthyr I ertkyr Tnwn v. Bristol W.

Lammeraft, Newport C. Queen's Park Itaasma. K. Plymouth Arcee v. Millwall i VW.

v. Norwiob I Oily A. Warlord v. Luton Town Salim. Ashington T.

(levee Alereadra F. Kirby. Barrow V. limonite City A. aft Bradlord v.

Stanley H. cbeitterkeid v. Thirblial D. Fowler: Coventry ()Sy v. Dostramer P.

Grimsby Went v. Halibut Town B. ai Nelson v. Smithy." W. E.

Tranmere Rovers v. Beohdale I Baker. Waken v. Hartlepool' United B. WIEJIA Borough New Brighton G.

N. Watson. Wrexham Rotherham United A. Tkamns. SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Aberckan Rangers. Celtir v. ecivelenbeatb. Heart of Midlothian v. Clydebank.

Kilmarnock v. Motto Motherwell v. Hibernian Wetly V. Falkirk. Rattle T.

Airdnoestim. St. Meador V. Dundee Canted. Munn v.

Quasn'a Part. CENTRAL. LEAGUE. lbrmagbam v. Bury Mhos Weadarerr v.

Wolverhampton' Pant. Medford City v. Bmatmel N. T. Yams.

Burnley r. Derby County v. Evertaa IL C. Oimmell. lamb The Wedarday B.

C. Platt. 1 radian Athletics .1 A. Manball. ter noted v.

Maaokaoror Cety J. E. Addiem. Priebe North Idol v. Astra Villa Pow.

lapalllald noted Ro.inortilaid Toes Imam. Mar Albtoa v. Bladtbara Rmen J. AWOL LAWN TENNIS NOTES. INTER COUNTY HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS.

SINGLES NEXT YEAR? SY SIDE-UM. The prevailing weather is sufficient, if other signs were missing, to make one realise that the grass court season is now spent. Several important tournaments have still to be played as well as they can be. but unless there is a lasit-minute' pick-up in the weather the average player may count the season over. One of the other signs to hand is the arrangement for the inter-county championships on hard courts, which has just been published, by the L.T.A.

The competitions will be held in a similar way to previous years. the competing counties being divided into groups. It is pcsaillie that, if there were suillicient club, throughout the country with adequate hard court accommodation, the championships might have played concirrently, as were those on grass this season, but such facilities db 'not exist, and the matches will therefore take place at the convenience of the teams concerned. SIGHT GROUPS. In the men's section 30 counties have mitered.

divided into eight groups, mad in a similar number of groups in the women's there are 39 competing counties. plays each other in itsl group in the preliminary stage, and the group winners play off for the right to enter the Anal stage in which four counties compete The present holders of the champion ships in both the men's and women. section, are the Middlesex teems. The IVarwickshire men are again in Group 111., where they are ranged against Staffordshire, Leicestershire, and Worcestershire. Two out of the three matches will be played away, the home match Probably taking place at Edgbaston.

Last year Staffordshire headed the group. depriving Warwickshire of an honour they had secured for many years. The Warwickshire women's team will also have to meet Staffordshire. Leicestershire, and Worceetershire, two of their matches being at home. LAST DATE FOR COMPLETION.

The L.T.A. have fixed the last date for the completion of the preliminary mind as 9 November, and the intermediate stage will be completed by 22 March. The L.T.A. is also busy just now canvassing county with regard to the form the inter-county championships on grass will take next year. -Prom the reports which have already been sent is clear that the experimental Inter-COnnty Week proved successful.

and there is little doubt that in both the men's and women's sections it will be repeated next seaoon. There is another proposal in the air. however. and this is the re-inclusion of singles match', in inter-county contests. THE SINGLES GAME.

Until a few years ago the singles game formed part of the competition. but it was dropped because it was found impracticable play both singles and doubles in one halfday, and there were obvious difficulties in the group stistent of extending the programme over a roll day. With he coming of the inter-County Week, however, the desirability of again holding singles oontaits soon made itself felt. The singles game' remains the most important in lawn tennis. end its re-adoption to make the territorial championships representative has been advocated by almost every county association.

Local officials are now being asked to submit their views on the subject for next year. A suggestion is that. the Inter. County Singles Championships should be instituted for men and women, quite 'emirate from the doubles. To include singles in the Inter-County Week, it is generally felt, would be to make the programme too strenuous, and lee it is Proisieed to conduct the new events on a cengraphical league systent for the preliminary stage, followed by intermediate and final stages.

I understand that the officials and player; of the Warwickshire Association are in full agreement with these pro meals, and will give them all their support. 4UNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. Quite a number of Midland players are up at Wimbledon this week for the Junior Championships of Great Britain, which are taking place on hard courts. They have found themselves among a very strong field, for the junior championship, have become one of the chief events of the year. rear.

Last when they were held on hard courts at Wimbledon for the first time, the championships resulted in triumph. for Miss Betty Nuthall and J. S. Oliff The former won her singles, and was successful also in the girls' and mixed doubles, Oliff carried off the singles fairly easily. Both these promising young Players are defending theft titles this year.

still being well below the age limit of 18. and, by the progress they have made in the first few days, they seem likely to be successful again. The most remarkable fact about Miss Betty Nuthall, who was 14 years of age in May List, is her stamina. The 'eager she has to be in court the better sdie wows to play and one of her greatest assets is her temperament. THE DAVIS CUP.

PIRLLDBILIMIA, Wedneoday. The first match in the Davis Cup challenge round will be between Borotra (France) and Tilden (U.S.A.) to-morrow. According the draw Johnston (U.S.A.) playa Lacoote IFrande) after the Borotra- Tiklen match. On Tilden will play Lacnste. and Johnson Bototra.

On Friday the doubled will be played between French and American teams which will be announced to-morrow. CYRIL TOLLEY FOR GLENEAGLES. The well-known golfer. Cyril is an entrant for the Gleneagles tennis championships which run from 74 to 19 September. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.

Atherstone Hounds will meet on Wmday at Nether Whitacre Hall, ThuntdaY at Dut.tor. Bassett, and Saturday at Newbold Revel. STOP PRESS. DONCASTER SELECTIONS. Sporting Chronicle.

Windover; 2 4 30, Nothing Venture; 1..5, Diomedes; 3.40. Irish Molly; 4.10. 4.40, Hennessy; 5.10, Vallore Travelling Correspondent: 2.0. klpby; 2.30, Utak Tapley; 3.5, Bright Ilaid; 339, Irish Mohr': 1.10, Dodder 10, Hennessy; 5.10, St. Croix.

Form it a Glance: 2.0, Windover; 2.30 Mark rapley; 3.5, Diomedes; 3.40, Linkman. I ab. Issue; 4.10, 4.40, Blythe rood: 5.10, St. Croix. I COVETED GOLF TITLE WON FOR THIIO TIME.

G. R. Basklo's Susan in Midland Championship. AGGREGATE OF 144. Qualifying Competition For Gazette Tourney.

George R. Buckle, the Edgbaston sional, playing uncier a gamboge umbrella two almost perfect rounds of golf at Wallaley yesterday. won the Midland Professional Championship with ease, being three strokes better than Lis three nearest pursuers. This makes the third time Buckle has been Midland champion. Be won that coveted title first at Skegness in 1912, and again on his own course at Edgbnaton in 19Z.

In addition, he has been runner-up at four other Midland championships. Buckle looked champion from the beginning. His round of 73 in the morning was practically immaculate, and was only equalled by one other E. Morris, of Huntercombe. His second round of 71 was the best of the day.

Against many brilliancies, whicl included the holing of tour long single putts, there were only two putts on the ninth green and a six at the eleventh hole, where his second shot was trapped in a bunker. The champion's cards First Round Out: 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 38 In: 544254 4 3 4 35 Second Round. Out: 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 35 In: 4 64 3 4 3 34 71 164 TIC RUNNERS-UP. The runners-up were (3. V.

Tuck (South T. Williamson (Notts), and J. E. Morris (Enntercombe), each of whom had a score of 147. In addition to deciding the Midland Professional Championship for the year, yesterday's meeting also served as the qualifying competition for the big open tournament promoted by the Birmingham tournament which, inasmuch, as the competitors will cnnsi.t of the leading professionals in yesterday's meeting at Walmley and of the leading amateurs in next week's meeting at Olton, is virtually the Midland Open championship.

The professionals entitled to compete in the Birmingham Oa Zet te tournament. 'which will be held shortly at Copt Heath, are the first twenty-five in yesterday's list. and ties for the 25th place. There are 27 of them, as follow lat Rd. 3,4101 171.

13. R. Bucitio lEdgbeston) TS 71 144 G. V. Tuck Wirth Rant) 74 71 147 T.

WlTlOnnaon 04001,1 .1.. P. Room illunterootehei W. W. J.

King (Leamington and County) O. Plitan llimilnopton) 1 IKinr i Binam (9wir .7 (kid ..72 18 A. Ilaatimea (Wainale7) 'R. E. 11altarityne 4terirgod) 77 74 151 A.

R. Wheilden .7. A. W. 111.

Seymour Illineldsiamptoe) R. K. Ilene o.4ltenbaso P. F. Weston (Weten.

I Park) A. E. Sheppard Park) 1' Rleakant Coveatry) N. W. Wookeendt ilkutton) A.

1101 OlAdhreoke Park, 701 74 333 J. M. Jones (Nenhampaon) 74 144 A 11.1 Mmtin 77.. 1115 I 'B P. nnraey i(ing's 14.rton) .1.

tlawsr (Rotliley Park') 11. Walker (Nth. Wocemenshirel VI 74 453 The first nine in the above list also qualify for the tournament. Since six P. Manton (liingetherpe), M.

Bingham (Stourbridge), J. W. Thompson (lkidderminster), A. Matthews (Wemley), R. E.

Ballantyne (Sherwood), and It. Wheildon (Moseley) tie with IM each for the eighth and ninth places, they will meet again to-day at Walmley to decide the issue over eighteen holes. AMAZINGLY GOOD CARDS. Consideting the torrential rains which fell at intervals throughout the driv, making the greens treacherously variable, the scores were amazingly good. No competitor who returned a card had more than a sesen on it, and there were very few figures of that denomination at all.

The record score for the outward journey from the clubhouse was made b.v E. P. Hanton (Kingsthorpel, who had a phenomenal 34. On the homeward nine more fireworks occurred. Two competitme Tom Williamson (Notts) and W.

J. Martin, the new Redditch professional Twittered the equally fine score of 34 Martin's 34 followed a first-half score of 44! The scores of these two players for these last nine holes were: Martin 36 Williamson 4 5 4 2 5 4 4 3 3 34 The only competitor to get a three at the long first hole-482 yards-was the assistant at Walmley. A. F. Siljars.

Young A. H. Padghani, the son of the professional at the municipal course at Warley, came near to equalling this feat, however, on both his rounds. PADGNAM'S LONG CRIVING. Padgham is driving a ball at least as long as Michael Bingham, and was on this first green both times with a chip, and was putting for threes.

Incidentally. Bingham's drives, though as long as ever, were all over the course. He was saved by his putting. Blozham. of Coventry, last year's champion.

was displaced not only by Buckle's brilliance, but by his own putting, which was bed. He took three putts on no less than four greens. The next best round to Buckle's 71 was a 72 by J. W. Thompson, the new Kidderminster professional, and E.

P. Banton (Kingsthorpel, whose scores read: Thompson -36 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3-36--72 Hanton -34 4 6 4 3 5 4 4 3 5-38-72 In spite el the overclouded sky, the meeting proved to be very Notable splashes of colour were lent by the variegated umbrellas under which 'the competitors played nearly every shot, and some of the pros. produced from the bottom drawer something new in waders. One competitor looked as if he had stolen his youngster's bathing costume. OTHER SCORES.

The other scores A. H. Pauttra Wood 76 78 56 kallk. isz fr'erc) W. R.

alowle7l 1- 8. Donor. (Habib Hoo)) C. H. 79 78 57 R.

Bsticiabr 41worklon Nantes (ursine Ark) Bo 78 5s Semis 77 81 5 8 10)pt Hoak) 79 90 59 J. W. elvm.lson fS). Nsotsl I. Hobit7 ea ma x) fewwrei tarsad max) 30 79 9 A.

C. MOWS. -blre) Si 9 C. W. Pee-Ar fairalepaoirbai.c.l 78 81 69 A.

(Dudley) P. NiehNis (Tarowoeltl 63 3164 77: G. W. Cawley disrhorse). 30 sad en C.

F. ICA4bt I. 1 (L Hooker F.ei..k), W. GodrklBo J. Padshaa (Wader Woods).

H. J. King ilkwkort). ItagaL. Glsblxviefl.

G. s. Hooper Mottos! Cwilei. F. Tsflor Uftiverslty), A.

W. FbrA tWszkos J. Bran A (11111 V. S. R.lnhaso W.

E. Mamas 40. J. W. 1.1 Loa) 164 -W.

llsidas (N M. Cif 1. H. J. Lora (UMW Arkel.

W. Rawl T. A. Whiting Wo.onter Curl. J.

Warm 11 1 wk0113f1. Jost.us Tiorth O.ford). Hunt. J. Dickinson tcbou4skl), A.

P. 311Isrs (Walsski). 11 C. Mike H. Hyatt (06193 Pa 0.

alssudesertl. G. Calif) (Bad. ciiik-siortsrt). Godfrey Used MI), F.

Kirk 171 -J. S' Resnewer A. ai u. 41 E. Hoot .0.0.1 DTonignehl.

9 Hurry, 3131 D. COURSE WECORD BEATEN, N. J. MORN, MOURES WIST OF ENGLAND TITLE. GADD BEATEN BY A STROKE.

Despite the fact that several prominent Metropolitan golfers competed, the professional championship of the West of England was won yesterday at Newquay by the local professional, H. J. Osborne. It is remarkable fact that home players usually fail to do themselves justice when an event of major importance is decided on their courses, but Osborne not only secured the title, but best the record for the tonne with to excellent 70. George Gadd led the field at the end of the first round with a 71, which established a record, but Osborne who wes three strokes away, accomplished a second round of 70, to win by a stroke from the Roehampton professional.

Osborne's record card was as follows: Out: 4 3 4 6 4 4 3 3 96 In: 4354 4 4 3 3 4 36 The leading returns R. J. Osborne (Newquay) 74-70-144 George Odd (Roehampton) 71-74-145 Percy Allis (Wanstead) C. A. Whitcombe (Crews Hill) 74-76-150 A.

R. Bradbeer (Burnham) 77-74-151 R. A. Whitcombe (Lansdown Bath) H. C.

KinchlWoodeote Park) 77-75--152 E. Norman (Royal Cornwall) J. Bradbeer (Porter's Park) WESTERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. MIDLAND PLAYERS QUALIFY FOR SECOND ROUND. There were some very interesting matches in the first round of the West of England Open Amateur which was begun on the Burnham and Berrow course, Somerset, yesterday.

Douglas Grant, the holder, was drawn against the Cambridge golfer, It. W. Speed, and after a close game, Grant qualified for the second round. F. S.

Bond (Royal Wimbledon), Captain Pearson (Mid-Surrey), Carl Bretherton (Handaworth), and C. H. Hayward (the Air Force champion) won their first round games, but Pearson had to fight hard for his place in the next stage. Ile could do no better than secure a one-hole victory over S. G.

Woods (Cheltenham). FINST ROUND RESULTS. Hoe. Nays Root (Weeward Ho) beat G. L.

Worth fetteltanthatal by 3 sad 2. D. K. Kditwood (Burnham) best Hordes Pitch (Blackhastail. bY bob.

Deadlas great 'Saraband (holds) best R. W. Bigleasthedsal by a aed I. H. lodge beat Mimed G.

Pollen flllurehmal by 3 and 2. 8. C. Oman (stoorbrelgt) beat R. C.

H. Craw. lord lidieion) by 2 mid 1. P. A.

Bond (Royal Wimbledon) beat Malec Bfirel by and S. C. N. Voting (Bemel) beat J. 8.

Skelton Mewl Wert Norfolk by 5 and 3. T. C. oobe (Bristol) beat A. B.

Hoare (Was) by 3 and C. Mid Surrey) boot G. Woo3i Sllekcabaaal by coo hole. H. W.

Walker (Burnboaa) boot A. D. Woods (Wortos) by 6 and 3. H. S.

Guns iSru.toll bast Cliptaiu F. H. Little (Driseston) by cee hole. Oarl Drethertou (Handswortb) boot A. D.

Williams Iltueilisael by 4 aud 3. P'esitiddc7ok iiittrnbatel walked over. J. H. Melton Park) eeraeobed.

P. Park Benda ilturehant) walked over. r. A C.letoe IFeratknvill arratehed. C.

W. Llewellyn (Buraba.l beet J. H. Baker ICbeltrpthanil at the letb ho 3 J. A.

Picyson Bu nham) best F. H. Gaston (Brahma) by 6 and 6. C. D.

Raub (Wimbledon) best X. WbetMone alurnharal by 2 and 1. .1. F. Armstrong (Burnham) beat F.

C. Gilson (Sirgsporel by two bola. F. H. Waren.

(Burnham) brat It D. Mathiesoo OrAnburgb Burgesn by 3 sad 2 R. A. HAMM illestard belt E. J.

P. Ackerman (Burnham) by 2 and 1. I'. A. Ecekenson tWestool beat W.

R. Westhead (Brighton) by 7 sal 6. G. Backbeatbl beet A. R.

Aletarder by 6 end 4. J. 1. Muir 101 ton) brat F. 8.

9yroo (Bristol) by two hcdne. T. Millman lEigteston) Mat W. N. Anderson (install by two bola.

C. H. Hayward R.A.F.) beat J. R. T.

Hope Newburyi bs and 3. R. W. C. (West Surrey) beat 2.

D. Hamad by 7 awl 6. IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP. BRILLIANT GOLF BY WALKER OUP PLAYERS. Brilliant golf by Walker Cup players featured yesterday's play in the Irish Open Amateur Championship, which was oontested under terrible conditions, rainstorms and a half gale wind prevailing.

T. A. 'An-ranee, the Sand Ledge player, won two matches without a single hole, his victims being C. McConnell. of Ormesu, in the fourth roilnd, and C.

Wallis, of Bray in the fifth rc.und. In each ease Terrauce wuti by 9 and 8. Major C. 0. Healet, also a Walker Cup player, survived the two rounds which were contested, and in the fifth beat the title holder.

E. F. (N Wcst) by 7 and. Q. Spitler played magnificently in the morning against A.

Wright. though his putting was too good. Against Heslet. however, he could not produce his real form, and his putting was atrocious. Of the Irish players, lc.

112.n1y was probably the best during the day. and it was.i• finitely io his credit that utder the conditions which prevailed he should hate won his way for inclusion among the last eight, for Manly is frail of stature, and physical effort was called for by the strong. rain-burdened wind. T9 -day Manly opposes Heslet. who is the giant of the championship, while' Tpny Torrance has to meet A.

K. Carr Brown (Morton Belli. an English Midland player. who created a surprise yesterday by defeating the Irishman, Arthur Lower, in the fifth round after having beaten D. E.

B. Soulby. tho Welsh champion, in the kairth roind. FINE BILLIARDS BY PEALL. Peal! had the better of the exchanges at yesterday afternoon's session in his billiards match with Carpenter of 14,000 up at 'I hurston's Hall, London.

He scored for an average of 84 against 138 and 55.rmpectively. He had breaks of 153, 255, and 107 (unfinished), Carpenter's best being LlO and 84. Interval: Carpenter, Peall (in play), 2,8911. At night Pall scored 112 for the fire 136 while Carpenter's figures were 362 and 72 respectively. At the close Peall was only 154 behind.

He had a fine break of 456 after carrying his unfinished run to 134 and went to points with 123 unfinished. Carpenter's breaks were 169 and 153. Carpenter 1,0001 Nall (in plays CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB RUNS. The week-end runs of the Birmingham and Midland Asaociation of the C.T.C. are as Saturday start 3 p.m.

Northern Section (Chester-roid), Hill Hook (ladiee day): Southern Section Lanes End: Bouts; South Western Section (Cotteridge). Dodderhill ('ommon. Sunday, 9 a.m. Northern Section Moseley Village). Vale of Et sebum: Southern Section.

tandem 100 mile special run; South-Western Section (Cotteridge), Welferlow Park. Walsall P.C. expect to have a new halfback before Saturday and two new forwards. who are local juniors tried in the practice matches. named Rogers and Learin, will be played in the rcserre team.

'OUR SPORTS DIARY. Comments on Topics of the Nimrod. MIDLAND GOLF CHAMPION. R. Buckle, the Edgbaston professional, who became Midlaxd professional champion yesterday for the third time, was born at Dorking, Surrey.

and learned nis golf on the Surrey Downs at Guildford. When hie father, who was also associated with the Royal and ancient game moved to Trefriw, North a. z. avow. Wale's Buckle acted as his assistant, fulfilling a similar service later on at Church Stretton.

His first appointment was at the Llanymynech Golf Club, near Oswestry. from which k. went to Bridgnorth to succeed George Mayo. He came to Birmingham in 194.0 as professional to the North Worcestershire club, and ten years later secured kis present appointment at Edgbaston. ENGAGEMENT OF MR.

M. K. FOSTER. Mr. Maurice K.

Foster the sixth eon of the Rev. 11. and Mrs. 1. oster.

of Ramo. A berdoTey, whose engajemen is announced is the skipper of the Worcestershire cricket team, and one of the famous band of cricketing brother. who turned their team Worcestershire into the jocular Home of FostercitiriZ; Mr. M. K.

Foster is to mar ry Betty. the youngest daughter of the late Canon Ludovick Stewart Robinson. and Mrs. Robinson. of South Hill Park, Hemp.

stead. Mr: XL K. Foster is a brilliant batsman and the mainstay of his team. Last year he played for the Gentlemen against the Players at Lord's, and came very near to being chosen for the M.C.C. toar is Australia.

The members of the tease have included IL K. Foster (Malvern. Oxford and Worcestershire). W. L.

Foster (Malvern and Worcestershire). It. E. Footer (Malvern, Oxford and Worcesterehirel, who died 13 May, 1914; Basil S. Foster (Malvern.

Middlesex. and Worcestershire), G. N. Foster (Malvern. Oxford and Worcestershire).

M. K. Foster (Malvern and Worcestershire), and J. A. Foster (Malvern.

and Worcestew eh i re). RANI," 53. The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, better known as Kenji." celebrates his fiftythird birthday today. Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, as he was in his cricketimg days, took part in 13 Teat matches. Me first appearance being in the forty-fifth of the series at Manchester in 1896.

his last in the sixty-fifth on the same ground. In 1902, went to Australia with Stoddart's 1897.8 team. AO that he played in five Tests "down under and ten at borne. Ho batted 'X times was four times not out and scored 985 runs, thus averaging 44.77 runs per innings. He made two centuries.

154 not ant following upon a first inning of 62 in his first Test at Old Trafford in 1806. and 175 at Sydney in 1897. At Nottingliam.in 1899 he made 93 not out, at Manchester 40 not out, and at the Oval 54. ANOTHER CRICKET RECORD. This season of remarkable cricket has provided us ith yet another record.

When Macdonald took his 200th wicket of the season in the North v. South match Yesterday, he was the fourth bowler to complete the second century of wicketa this The previous record for the number of bowlers to take 200 wickets in A reason was throe. This year we can be practically certain that bre players will accomplish the feet, for Macaulay requires only two more to complete hie 200, and, apart from the current match, Yorkshira v. M.C.C., is certain to play is the Champions v. the Rest match, barring injury or some such impediment.

lAN ALSION STALWART. Smi's absence from the West Brom' wich Albion team that loot so heavily to Sunderland on Saturday calla for more comment than hag been aooorded. He was unfit to turn out, and thereby broke a record of 117 consecutive appearances. He did not miss a single match last season or the precious season, and was only aliment from one League encouskter in 1922-23, while in the previous season to that be was an ever-present Since the war he has played in 206 out of a possible 210 absences in six years! LOSS TO DARLASTON F.C. The death has taken place in the Queen Victoria Nursing Institution, Wolverhampton, following an operation.

of Mr. Harry Blakemore, Myrtle Cottage, Walsall-road. Darlaston. He has been secretary of the Darlaston Football Club for 21 years. and took a keen interest in its welfare.

Prior to hie association with the Darlaston Clnb he was actively connected with Bilaton United. W. G. GEORGE. W.

G. George, one of the most versatile athletes England has ever produced, attained hie 67th birthday yesterday. He won championship and other important open races from 100 Yards to 10 miles. as well as steeplechases, cross-country events, and high jumps. Foety years ago.

namely on 31 August. 1805. George made himself a professional after 10 years of creditable service as an amateur, by running the then acknowledged world's professional champion. the late IV. Cummings (Paisley), a one mile race at the old Lillie Bridge track.

Weet Brompton. George won easily in the end, after's desperate race for the first threeparts of the journey. WON 12 A.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS. He won twelve A.A.A.

championships. the greatest number ever taken by one man; as well as two national and three Midland Comities cross-ciluitr-y George's of race, with the late L. E. Myers, of America, at the Polo Grounde, New York, in 1882, created world-wide interest. The Englishman took the three-quarter and one mile nom and Myers the half-mile.

This series was repaited in Australia ire years later, with the name result. The Amerioan'e victory on that occasion, on the Sydney cricket ground, wse by so-called three inches, SIG CUP FOR SMITH OR NCWMAN I The large silver cup which is to be given to the winner of the 16,000 np billiards snatch between Willie Smith and To Newman, which commences at kin's Rooms next week, on level te now on view ill New-street attracting much attention. HCLP CITY HOSPITALS. A 4 a result of the four big amateur boring tournaments orgagiigad in Birmingham during the last twelve months Iry Mr. Hilly Carter, the popular M.O.

of the Aston Amateur Boxing Club. a Ane total has been achieved. The li display at Aston Hippodrome realised A 180 100., followed by .880 la. Bd. at the Aston The next Hippodrome diarPlay realised £lO4.

and the big display a week or two ago ewelLed the (veers to the extent of £lOO 2a. making a greed total pf £444 Ilia. which is a Buigniftcent return from amateur boxing. The entire takings are here repreaented, not a single penny base charged for eollogises of any description R. faughao.

the Northampton R3OOl. full-beck and last.eseaoit's ea taro, 11. hia foot le l'.