'The first Interport Trial Gala f'
id-on July 26 at the Rowing Club in conjunction with their usual midweek affair proved most success ful and. succeeded in unearthing Jseveral swimmers of promise.
The sensation of the evening was the discovery of F. Hedley, a Shanghai boy who has just returned. from the States, this young swimmer breaking even Raven's record for the 100 yards free style Jwhen he covered the distance in STE sees. cChub) ne Heat, One Length
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smmond; 3, Pie, Kildae. "Time, 628 sees. 2nd Heat—i, F Hedley: Grits" Pee Late noon, to give Britain hei tory since 1012, The score was 4-6, 8:6, 6-2, 7-5, An amusing incident occurred as the Davis Cup was being presented. The ball of the, trophy became detached from the foot as it was being raised, and the trophy was in two pieces. Tt had to be placed on pedestal instead of being handed to the British non-paying capt and, in default of the cup, the tray which goes with it was handed to the British team, Merlin, the newest French recur played like a trojan to-day and died fighting before a more experienced opponent. He had inspired periods, and raised the hopes of the Parisians to fever pitch when, serving forcefully and volleying wonderfully at the net, he captured the first sett fand held the Englishman through a gruelling second sett,
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