THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 12, 1938:
MOST DISAPPOINTING SEMI-FINAL
Pyara Singh, the Colony Interport inside-left (left) is seen breaking through the Y.M.CA defence last Saturday for the first of his two goals. L. Cox and Taylor, the two "Y" backs are seen trying to intercept him. ("Mail” photo).
CD. GNR. MOODY R.N. WINS GOVERNOR'S PRIZE
BISLEY MEETING CONCLUDES: GOVERNOR GIVES AWAY PRIZES
THE
THE third annual prize meeting of the Hong Kong Rifle Associa-
shooting off of the main events of the three day meeting.
FOR MANY YEARS Tsui Brothers Toy With J.W. Leonard And George Choa
YESTERDAY'S TENNIS
VERY ONE-SIDED
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(By “ADREM”)
OPEN DOUBLES
Semi-Final
Tsui Wai-pui and Tsui Yan-pui beat J. W. Leonard and G. Chọc G— Ô Ồ
standard of local tennis is notoriously båd. Tennis scribes have deplored it for years, but never in recent tournaments has such a disappoint- ing match been seen, as that on the Stand Court yesterday between the Tsui brothers and J. W. Leonard and George Choa.
THE THREE SETS LASTED LESS THAN AN HOUR AND FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE SPECTATORS, THAT REPRE- SENTED SO MUCH TIME WASTED, NOT TO MENTION THE MONETARY PART OF IT.
The losers were
never
in it. The score in no way re- actual superiority of the winners who supersonage Fresents the
were given the sughtest anxiety. There is really little that can be said about the game. Leonard,
The Royal Navy secured the honour of winning the Governor's Prize, most coveted and hard-earned event of the meeting, the win-early on, indicated that he intended ner being Commissioned Gunner A. Moody who secured 325 points. Sergt. V. Cooper (Middlesex Regiment) and Inspector A. L. Hopkins, (Hong Kong Police) were second with 319 points each.
to pursue the same tactics which carried them through in the pre- vious round against Paul Kong and Lee Wai-tong and gave up all iqez of anything in the sightest degree forceful in favour of lobbing.
There were indications that this
TO-DAY'S TENNIS PROGRAMME
The following is to-day's pro-
gramme:-
Club Handicap Singles W. Sander (-15) v. G. W. Se- well (-15).
Club Handicap Doubles H. Owen Hughes and W. M. Barton (-15) v. 0. E. C. Marton and D. B. Evans (-15).
LITTLE TO BE SAID
His Excellency the Governor, It is obvious that the success of this displayed keen interest in all the meeting depends on a long entry list events. Col. N. M. S. Irwin asked try does not compare
and an efficient organisation. The en- unfavourably for stronger civilian support of with last year in spite of the absence policy might have met with a cer- nice drives, while his lobbing was the Association and reminded of one British battalion, although the tain amount of success. The also fairly useful. those present that it was a Co-ages have looked to me more empty younger Tsui, as
in his game | than on that occasion. Neither does Zony and not a Service body. the organisation appear to have suf- against Pani Kong, was deplorably There is little than can be said The weather remained excellent for fered and that in spite of the fact weak overhead. Leonard, how-about the Tsuis. Suffice to say it yesterday's shooting though gusty con- that two British battalions are newver, could never strike a le will take something very ditions which prevailed at times call to the Colony and that the duties and on most occasions could do n
much ed for extra caution in the qualifying Secretary have only just been taken better than a reebie
above normal form on the part of events for the "Bisley” and pover by Major Murray. I must take which just dropped suficiently far final, where there appears little sort of shot the Rumjahns to beat them in the bright." These shoots, from 700 and this opportunity to repeat what I say 800 yards respectively, were reserved so often I have deliberately dressed over the net to be REALLY smash- doubt they will eventually meet. for the score of men with most points as a civilian and not as a soldier toed. in previous events.
day that the Cormeil must exex. A protest was
every effort to make the Association made against 2 misinterpretation of rules in the Aff-tary one. We want
more a civilian interest than a mili- liated Rifle Club's Cup and as a remembers. It is hoped that more civi more civilian sult, the Royal Marines took second fan clubs will be formed to join the
place to the Police.
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ERRORS
large number of errors in the open- The Tsuis, on their part, made a
The Hon. Mz N. L. Smith and Mr.
Association; and we want a civilia: Wynne-Jones competed in the Senior must not rely on the army
Secretary. As an Association
ing set and games went with ser- Members Match which was won by being able to provide a suitable officer is. The same player again failed always vice until-2-all, when Choa dropped the Army team.
Though the scores were close when to act as secretary and even if luck with his service at the ninth gam the "Bisley"
should hold in that respect it is right and events were reached, general opinion stand on its own feet.
the "Pirbright that the Association should try and and the Tsuis won the set at 6-3. favoured the leader, Com. Gnr. Moody: also to be brought more under civilian C.R.C. pair found their touch and We wish it In the second and third sets, the to win the Governor's Prize since he control. That does not of course mean one felt that if they had wanted to, was known to be a competitor of ex that the Army will in any way lessen they need not have dropped a single perience both here and at the Bisley its efforts to make the Association a shoot in England His lead of eight success. points was, however, reduced by most
game. As the winners improved,
competitors in the last two events. I am again talking as Acting Pre-so did Leonard deteriorate. For The customary ceremony of chair-sident and not as a soldier when I the most part he persisted in his
They were never extended yester- day and consequently did very much as they liked. The only weakness one could detect in them was Yan-
strated, that is capable of being pui's overhead and, as was demon-
covered up.
ing the winner round the range was express the thanks of the Council to lobbing and occasionally Yan-pui NEW BRIGHTON carried out, the "bearers" being from all who have worked on its behalf. hit one out of court but generally, the last twenty competitors. The band I may mention a few names but only
of the 1st Battalion, the Middlesex as representing all the others who Wai-pui, took care of everything HELD BUT DUNDEE Regiment, preceded the party which have worked with and under them overhead and when he did not ended at the Governor's tent. His Major Murray comes first.
Of him kill” Excellency invited all inside to toast, camnot speak too highly. As Gar- variety in the form of drop-shots,
outright, he introduced TROUNCE AYR the winner and posed with competi-rison Adjutant he carries heavy re- tors for a photograph.
sponsiblities and any work he un-cleverly concealed until the moment Col Irwin then addressed the dertakes for the Association is in of impact. gathering. He said: In the absence addition to his permanent duties. It of Major Walker, the President of is not necessary to enlarge on what
London, To-day: Two football match were held Leonard's lack of any semblance at Home yesterday. In the Third
the Hong Kong Rifle Association. I that means to any one who has watch-of a forcing shot was also exposed, Division (North) New Brighton must follow precedent and say a few ed him during the last few days. as his high looped drives on either were held at home to a draw, shar- words before asking His Excellency (Applause).
wing gave the opposition the time jing two goals with Bradford City, Col, Irwin concluded by thanking and the height to place the ball while in the First Division, of the Capt. Neal and his staff for
their wherever they liked with the maxi-Scottish League Dundee defeated
to present the prizes.
Bergford of regret at Major Steers' ab- statistical help. Capt. Newton;
It is first appropriate to record a sence from this meeting which he arranged before leaving for England.
Hargreaves, the Royal Navy and
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Mr.
the mum pace. Choa improved in the Ayr by 5 goals to 1 in their home
fast set and brought off several very match-Reuter