Shelaeff, dubbed the "Harbin Wonder Boy" during the course of his ly ring career in China, inflicted severe punishment on his sparring-mates to-day, three of them calling it quits after one round of milling. The youngster concluded his sparring session with four brisk rounds against Young Alde, who was too busy in protecting his jaw from Shelaeffs lethal blows to return much of the punishment he was absorbing.
Clever Henry was equally impressive in his workout, revealing fine footwork, surprising speed and accurate timing. The display of the champion was so convincing that the odds on the forthcoming battle have now shifted to 7-5 in his favour, al-into baseball's "Hall of Fame" at Coopersto' N.Y.. to-day voted Grover Cleveland Alexander, famous pitcher of the St. Louis Cardinals and other teams, worthy of the hon-cur of admittance Of the 119 players for whom votes were cast, Alexander was the only one to receive enough points, 212 out of 262 possible: votes.
Alexander's greatest day in a career which saw many, came in the seventh and deciding game of a World Series in 1926, when, with the Cardinals and the New York Yankees tied at three games each, Alexander stepped into the breach and struck out Ruth, Gehrig and Lazzeri with men on base in a hectic seventh inning. He finished the game and the Cardinals won.—United Press The international game to be played on Saturday between France and Great Britain is exercising the minds of British supporters of soccer, as it is felt that the side stands a very fine chance of annexing the cup, and they are anxiously wanting to know who will be called upon to carry the colours.
Let us examine the merits of the various players and see who are likely to be asked to represent Great Britain, It should be borne in mind that only five service players can be called upon to represent the British side iù an international game.
The* five service men should be Lieut* Whiteing, Shuttleworth and taylor of the Loyals, Brown of the Durhams and Talbot of the Fusiliers, although the latter might not be considered in view of the fact that his Battalion is shortly to leave Shanghai.
Players from the following clubs are therefore likely to be called upon: the SMP,, the A.S.F., and the Recs.
Let us take the various positions and see the men who are likely to be considered,
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