Muang
THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 15, 1939.
Roeng's Splendid
Recovery Against "H.D."
Hong Kong Player Sparkles
Sparkles In Early Stages
SANOH TOO GOOD FOR S.A. RUMJAHN
Conditions Difficult) For Good Tennis
·DISPLAYING GREAT TENACITY and a fluency of stroke that was a delight to watch, Muang Roeng and Sanoh, as the result of singles victories at Hong Kong Cricket Club yesterday, have given Thailand a lead of two matches in the first Interport tennis series to be played between Thailand and Hong Kong.
Although the weather was perfect and the state of the court a glowing tribute to the H.K.C.C. groundsman, conditions were not ideal for tennis. The light was most disconcerting un- til the sun went down, while a stiff wind blowing towards the sea, made timing most difficult.
Nevertheless there were some splen- did rallies and spectators had every reason to be satisfied with the fare provided.
RESULTS
beat S. A. (Hong Kong) 6,
Sanoh (Thailand) Rumjahn 6-3.
Muang Roeng (Thailand) beat H. D. Rumjahn (Hong Kong) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Contrary to general information, S. effort and, with his fine stroke equip-
H. D. RUMJAHN (left) and MUANG ROENG.
ed all on a bid for a straight-set vic- tory and So convincing was his form that it appeared any odds on his going out in straight sets. Ruang was obviously troubled by the conditions and the ball would never travel with any certainty to the spot for which it was intended.
Rumjahn was not slow to take ad-
·ARMY-
SPORTLIGHT
(By “SQUADDY")
FIXTURES are now to hand for the Large Units' Water Polo League, together with the first round draw for the Small Units' knock-out.
Two playing pitches are to be used for these games, the Army pitch at Stonecutters and the Naval bath in the Dockyard. Both are more or less full sized and quite suitable for the games.
The games to be played on the Stonecutters pitch will be fixed be- tween units, so it is not possible to comment on games to take place there, but fixtures have been drawn up for the Dockyard and are already under way, although I am not aware of any of the results up to now.
The
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the 8th. Heavy Regiment, Royal Ar- Next Wednesday Royal Scots meet tillery, and this game should result in an easy win for the latter. meeting of 5th. A.A. Regiment, R.A. and the 8th. Heavy Regiment September 2 should prove an inter- is much to choose between the sides and there is a great deal of rivalry between them, both being R.A. sides although different branches.
A. Rumjahn did not play the visitors' ment and agility, he literally ran Sir- vantage of his opponent's discomfor./esting event, as I do not think there
No. 1, Muang Roeng. He took the court at about 4.30 with Sanoh, and, in a match which was confined en- tirely to the baseline, went down by 4--6,3-6.
the
the maximum effect with the minimum
dar off his feet.
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ture and he went for quick points. Keeping an immaculate length on both hands and seizing every opportunity to raid the net, he assumed complete command of the earlier part of the match.
FOUND TOUCH
All matches in the Large Units' League have to be completed before September 30. The first round of the be Small Units' Knock-out should completed by the end of the month
hand. He dealt with drive, slice
Principally impressive was his back- service on this wing with equal facil- or
ity. Sanoh impressed considerably. Al- though not a player of the hard-hit- drawn to the net, he revealed sound- On the few occasions that he was ting variety, his timing, despite
ness with his volley, but, for the most adverse conditions, left little to be de- part,, this match was a baseline duel. kily and refused to be
Ruang, however, fought back pluc- beaten by service can at best be described as of getting to. sired. For the most part he produced For a player of his calibre, Sanoh's any shot that there was a possibility / when it will be possible to see better
In the 10th. game,
who are who this season. At the pre- disappointing. He was very prone to when Rumjahn had set point on three sent moment it looks as though the foot-fault in the early stages but occasions, he fought back pluckily but Signals, a Small unit, will win both after he had dropped a vital game the gallant I.R.C. player was not to the Small and Large Units competi- through being foot-faulted on his se- be denied and finally won the game tions, although in the latter they will cond service, he gave up all pretence for the set.
be known as the Combined Small at fast first-serving and concentrated
Units. None of the other. Small Units on slice.
appear to have anyone who is worth Sirdar at all times appeared to find
disturbing a winning combination for. difficulty in accustoming himself to the conditions. His timing, especially at the pavilion end, was bad and the wind appeared to affect his driving efficacy a great deal.
S. A. RUMJAHN (left) and SANOH.
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THE Second round of the Amateur
:
Snooker Championship is due to be played at the Soldiers' Club next Friday and 11 matches are down for decision. Play starts at 5.30 p.m.
S. S. M. Spires of the Pay Corps has drawn a "hot one" in this round,
Rumjahn continued to dominate the exchanges in the second set and after 2-all had been called, went away to a At long last, however, 4-2 lead. Ruang started to find his touch. His timing became surer and his game generally more accurate. Maintaining a fine length on both hands and re- turning everything, he won the next four games in a row to take the set and level the issue.
It was then obvious that Rumjahn having the
had shot his bolt. He never really gave up trying and even when right up against it, still showed an ability ROENG'S REGOVERY Start of the second match between the only game he won.
to pull out winning shots, notably in H. D. Rumjahn and Muang Roeng 40-love but, with a series of piercing He was led gave promise of a quick Hong Kong backhand drives which nicked his Victory, "H.D." was "H.D."
at his best. Rarely have I seen him play up to win the game.
opponent's forehand sideline, he drew
There were occasions when he flash- ed out some of those strokes that have thrilled Stand Court crowds in many a Colony championship but on whole he was definitely form of which he is capable.
in so confident a manner.
below the·
In contrast to the previous
The concluding stages of the match, game, with Ruang at his best, were rather much of the early stages of this en- one-sided but even with the Thailan counter was fought from the fore- der winning the games, court. Rumjahn with the recent cham- still some fine rallies. pionships evidently still in mind, stak
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to play L/Sgt. Wyre, R.A.M.C., the holder, Pte. Fowler of the Royal Scots, who did well in last year's competition, comes up against Conductor Ebbage of the R.A.O.C.
good form if in "the mood. In who is capable of producing some Conductor Ebbage, providing he could keep his best form would possibly win the championship, but he is inconsis- tent.
fact
Whitton and L/C. Willis, are
The two Military Police stars, Cpl. drawn against Pte. Mellor of Middlesex and B/A. Gordon-James, R.A., respective- TO-DAY'S GAMES Doubles matches will feature the ly. Incidentally Willis is fancied by programme to-day. First match will many good judges to have an excel- be between E. C. Fincher and A. Vbilliards title. He has certainly pro- lent chance of winning the individual Remedios and Capt. Kasom and
duced some good form recently. Sanoh; then W. Sander and Mrs. L. R. Andrews, the hard-hitting H.K.C.C. palr, will try conclusions with Roeng and Miss Sanguan.
(Continued from Next Column) At this meeting the appointment of Įvarious Committees, etc, will be dis- cussed. Another point is whether home-going units this year will com-| pete in the League or not.
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SOME time ago I stated that
Rowing Regatta might be brought forward this year. This is not to be the case. It will be held as usual to- wards the end of October. Most teams' are,” however, in full training already and should be in fine trim by the time the date arrives for the Regatta
Cpl. Webb, R.A.M.C., and Sgt. Doyle of the same units should both have fairly easy
passages into the next round, but Sgt. Carden R.A.P.C. will have a hard job to defeat Sapper Thomas of the Engineers.
MRS. GRASETT, wife of the Gen-
eral Officer Commanding, will probably present the prizes at the Annual Swimming Championships, which will conclude at V.R.C. on Sep- tember 15.
ANNUAL General Meeting of the
Army Football League will be held on August 20, at Scandal Point Hall.
Continued at foot of Preceding Col.