THE CHINA MAIE, APRIL 4, 1940 ́ ́
COLONY BADMINTON
H.F. Chew And Yong Win Thrilling Match At K.C.c. Oliveira And Silva In Fine Display
LARGEST GALLERY THUS FAR IN TOURNEY
(By "ADREM")
TO-NIGHT'S MATCHES
(By "ADREM")
Looked forward to for some time, the semi-finals of the Men's Senior
Singles badminton championship will be played at Recreio to-night.
TENNIS
POOR STAND COURT MATCH
REVEALING A WIDER RANGE of strokes, K. L. Yong and H. F. Chew yesterday beat M. A. Oliveira and A. M. Silva in the semi-final of the Colony badminton doubles tourna- ment at Kowloon Cricket Club, by 17-18, 15-12 and 15-5.
This was the first time that K.C.C. had been used for a championship match and the excellent screening and light-yet he has been given no opportunity was played on the Stand Court and
ing was reflected in the speed of the game and delicate stroking of the players, despite difficulty in keeping the feet on a somewhat slippery floor.
any of the others
There was also a larger crowd pre-more strokes than sent than at any previous match and and his retrieving was little inferior. the gallery and sides of the hall were As in his previous appearances, his clever disguise of direction was again taxed to capacity.
do well in evidence and on the slippery The standard of play should much to maintain the interest in the floor this factor proved decisive.
attended tournament of those who
Yong was erratic, probably because is fairly he found most difficulty in keeping his and, provided the venue
at the feet. convenient, a large crowd finals appears to be assured.
SPECTATORS' EXCITEMENT As in the match on the previous evening at Recreio, fortunes in last night's match fluctuated considerably There were some rallies which were played at top speed, and, on occa sions, excitement was so intense that to contain spectators, were unable themselves until the end of the rally and cheered lustily.
Recreio had decidedly the better of the early part of the first game and, playing aggressively, took a lead of 7-0, which they increased to 11-3 By this time they were well on top and clever short play by Silva and powerful smashing and fine recover- ing by Oliveira appeared likely keep them there.
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Chew and Yong could not find their touch and they were on the defensive all the
time.
Their understanding
was not good and they were
very
of
apt to go for the same shot together and thus leave large court uncovered.
At 3-11, their
expanses
recovery
started and on their form in the next few minutes it became apparent that the Portuguese pair would have to pull out something better than they had | done already, in order to win match.
the
His smash was never a killing shot and the opposition were seldom
unable to return it.
Oliveira played one of his best games for some time. One stroke, which he used with great discretion, brought him, or paved the way for numerous points an overhead drop, disguised until the last possible moment. His smashing was accurate and a clever
turned angled return frequently losing position into an outright point for his side.
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Of most interest will be the match between H. Eardley and C. Au, which will provide Eardley with his first real singles test in local badminton.
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capabilities in this of showing his type of game. He is an aggressive a long reach, a good player with smash and drive and a wealth of ex- perience.
Au reached the final of this event
(By "ADREM")
The only Colony tennis match at Hong Kong Cricket Club yesterday the crowd of spectators in the "free section" must have felt particularly glad that they had not emulated the handful of enthusiasts in the stand, and paid for admission.
While the standard of tennis re- mains last year, when he was runner-up to
as low as that yesterday, P. K. Hui. He is an extremely clever crowds will remain chary. of paying to player and is generally expected to win
see matches. this evening because of his accurate
Tsui Wai-pui and Tsui Yan-pui short game.
M. A. beat A. R. Kitchell and I. Razack 6-2, 6-3 in a match full of
double-faults More errors. served in this brief game than in probably any other thus far, and more points were won on mistakes than by merit.
Despite Yong's fine showing in his previous match against H. F. Chew, he is not expected to win against Patrick H. Wong, a former champion, Wong, who has not been in the best of health in recent seasons, is now in splendid physical condition voured thus is rated by many the finest player in the Colony.
and fa-
First match will be at 8.30 p.m. and, as a record crowd is anticipated, early attendance is advised.
loose.
On their form last night, Chew and
Silva, as ever, was at his best when playing the short game. He more than Yong should beat Patrick Wong and matched the opposition in this depart-C. Au, whom they now meet in the ment and was very severe on anything final.
INTERESTING ARMY BOXING PROGRAMME
were
The Tsuis, never extended, played monchalantly and did more or less as they liked. Occasionally the IR.C. players would bring off an isolated good shot but they were very isolated!
Kitchell distinguished himself by serving no fewer than three double- faults in one game but apart from an occasional smash accomplished little else of note. Razack's forehand drive was his best stroke but it caused the Tsuis little inconvenience.
TO-DAY'S TENNIS
Following is to-day's tennis programme at Hong Kong Cricket Club;--
OPEN DOUBLES Panu Oi-lam and Lound Ping-chlu v. 5. A. and H. D. Rumjahn (Stand Court).
T. A. Pearce and B. C. Fay v. T. C. Chan
INTERESTING SPORT should be witnessed at Sham- shuipo this evening when the Area Inter-Unit Boxing competitions between Royal Scots and Middlesex will be and Marsland Ma. held at 8.30 p.m. and the boxing public will have an oppor~ so rare at present in Hong Kong - of enjoying tunity -
some good fights.
heavies.
UNIVERSITY RECOVERY
No fewer than 15 bouts are down on University were now recovering
the programme which will include bantams to everything and assisted by several errors on the part of their opponents, fights at weights from they piled on the points to draw up
Both teams have some very good to within an ace. Yong and Chew
at boxers in their ranks, who have figur-. took the lead for the first time 13-12 but Recreio levelled and the ed prominently before in the inter- while several game was "setted." More dour strug-unit competitions, gling and from 2-all, University went youngsters and newcomers will also be away to what appeared a winning lead seen in action. of 4-2 Recreio then took over ser- vice and, amid great excitement the boxers:-. drew up to 4all to win the game when Chew, thinking the shuttle was out, failed to play a shot which land- ed on the sideline,
Recreio again took the lead in the -second game but Chew and Yong soon settled down and drew steadily ahead to lead 12-5. Despite a good rally by Recreio which brought them five. points, the University pair could not be stopped and went out at - 15—12, of yet another upsetting visions "setted" game.
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Below are a few notes on some of
MIDDLESEX
holder of the area bantamweight championship.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
M. Pagh v. G. W. Sewell (3).
J. J. Ferguson v. R. C. Beavan (8).
S. M. Garrard v. J. S. Theobald (7).
HANDICAP SINGLES
:
A. H, Barwell (~1.6) or. J. C. Pools (16) v. E. 3. Hall (4–1.8) (1).
HANDICAP MIXED DOUBLES
B. O'M. Deano and Mika Eardley or V. R. Gordon and Mrs. Ralph v. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark (scr.) (2).
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. R: Hyde (-30) v. J.
ROYAL SCOTS Alexander is the holder of the batta-
lion title for the heavyweight di- |R. M., and Mrs. D. F. B. Smith (scr.) (4). vision since 1938.
Marshall has been boxing for some
time and is quite skilful
Emerson is the holder of the area
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C.C.C. TENNIS TOURNEY
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Craigengower Cricket Club will hald middleweight title which he won
tennis mixed American
tournament on last year.
sharp. Moore won the area novices middle-Sunday, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
Entrance fée (including tea) is 75 cente
·weight title this year.
per head and members and their friends McGready won the welterweight title are cordially invited to participate,
in the open competition last year. Barker won the lightweight open title
last year.
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Weiterweight
D/Mr. Holdford Pfe. Geist Pie. Eason L/Cpl Wilson Middleweight
Cpl. McGrady Pie. Roberts Pte. Brindle
Morgan (Heavyweight) is the area heavyweight champion and has held the battalion title since 1938.
Sgt. Elliot Fox has been light heavyweight cham-
pion of the battalion since 1938, McGrady won the middleweight cham-Corrigan was runner-up last year in Fte. McGready
the featherweight division in the Pte. Collagan
Cpl. Ritchie plonship of the battalion in 1988
open area competition. and has since retained the title.
some Bams. Emerson
L/Cpl. Moore Roberts will be second string for the Ritchie has been boxing for
Cpl. Cooper battalion in the middleweight' class and was the novice representative
Pte. Marshall of the battalion this year.
Pte. Alexander
Pte. Maran Holdford is the present welterweight
Each fight will consist of three two- champion of Middlesex and his
minute: rounds and at the conclusion fight with Elliot should be worth
of the programme the trophies will be seeing.
distributed by His Excellency, the General Officer Commanding.
and
years and is steady.
Callagan, Wiseman Cooper,
Cavanagh are young and promis- ing boxers. Following are the teams:-- ROYAL SCOTS
(Red):
In the second set the University pair were at their best and, for the first time, were really on top. Oliveira and Silva could find no answer. for t succession of drives, smashes and drops | Gelat was runner-up to Höldford this Pte. Bailey
Pie, Corringen which gave University the game afts year in the welterweight class.
Wilson is the area novice welterweight Col. Brown 16-5.
champion for the present year.
Cpl. Barker Noble holds the area featherweight L/Cpl. Wiseman
championship, while Hope is the Pte. Cavanag
{CHEW BEST PLAYER Of the four players on view, Chew He had far was probably the
MIDDLESEX REGT. (Green)
Bantamweight.
Pte. Hope Featherweight
Pte. Noble Col. Phillips
L/Cpl. Milroy Pie, Gribblo L/Cpl. Willan
Lightweight
Light Heavyweight:
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Cyl. Fox Heavyweight
Public are welcome and price of admission is only $1. for the best seats, The Middlesex Regiment won the competition last year,