Television Leads to Boxing Boom; New Era In British Fighting; University Athletics By Armax London, Mar, 12.
should win the Boat Race. Their crew, with four old is as strong as last year's successful eight, probably A. Brocklebank, who stroked the winning Cambridge 1929, 1930 and 1931, thinks the Dark Blues are better than they have been for several years, and this opinion is general Oxford's strength is derived partly from their quality less apparent in the Cambridge boat. the sixteenth century by Akbar, the Great Mogul.
As with cricket there has been little change in the principle of the game since its early days. There are more rules today, most of them having arisen out of special cases. Inevitably discrepancies have occurred in the different countries—hence the proposed new international code.
The Laws of Cricket The publication by the M.C.C. of a new edition of "The Laws of Cricket," the first since 1932, is a reminder that the governing body of this ancient English game is constantly engaged in revising and interpreting the rules. Remarkable things happen in cricket and every year the MCC, is called upon to give a ruling on hundreds of controversial cases. This handbook records their decisions.
There have been recognised rules of cricket for 350 years, though they were not published until 1744. Essentially these rules have not altered. In some respects eighteenth century players had more latitude than have those of today. I wonder what the modern bowler, who considers the scales are unevenly weighted against him, think if the nonstriking batsman were permitted to hinder him from taking a catch at the wicket. Such obstruction was allowed to the batsman "within ye swing of his batt."
Meeting of the "Lingists" da Rugby team over to "Easter. An acceptance might way for an ending of the Britain, India and possibly other members of the Empire, as well as Palestine, are to be represented at one of the most striking athletic meetings ever held—the gathering in Sweden next July in memory of P. H. Ling, founder of Swedish drill and gymnastics, who died 100 years ago.
At least 20 nations will send teams and more than 5,000 gymnasts will demonstrate their belief in the Ling system. The largest group will be the Danes, who are expected to number 1,500. Germany is to send over 1,000 and Norway 800.
"time since a light-weight contest so the public fancy as did his memorable scrap between two Lord Nuffield's 18 Holes In 18 Strokes London, (By Mail).
Eighteen holes in 18 strokes at the Humewood Happy Valley Golf Course, an unparalleled feat, was accomplished by Lord Nuffield during his visit to Port Elizabeth.
The Happy Valley is a "tom thumb" course for which a six-penny fee is charged, and the holiday crowd, unaware of Lord Nuffield's identity crowded round the imperturbable four free haircuts if golfer admiringly as he sank putt once knocked off his after putt, After nine holes in nine stroke the amazing play drew a huge gathering, but Lord Nuffield played on uncon-triumph. cerned ly, When he had completed The actual gate at Harringay—the course he paid his six pence and £12,000—was not a record for Britain. walked away, and it was some time The Carpentier-Lewis fight it Olym-before the crowd learned the name of pia drew £26,700 and the Beckett-the golfer—Reuter.
Carpentier, contest £23,000. But I rancid a boxer of 19 has ever received a purse of £3,000.
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