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Page 14 AQUATICS
THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 3, 1940
Chinese Swimmers Use Peculiar Variations. Of "Butterfly'' Stroke! Must Familiarise Themselves With The Technique
Ng Nin Favoured For The Colony 50 Yards Event
By "Natator"
THE SERIES OF Triangular Tournaments be- tween South China Athletic Association, Chinese Bathing Club, and Chinese Y.M.C.A. was brought to a satisfactory conclusion last Friday at the C.B.C. Pool at North Point.
It was originally intended that points were to count for "A" class events only, but at a meeting between the three clubs held recently, it was decid- ed that points should also be given for the other class of swimmers in order to encourage competition among them.
At the conclusion a short talk was given by Mr. Tse Yue-chuen, Chairman of the Chinese Bathing Club, who dwelt on the success of the meet, and pointed out the advantages of competition at such a meet, especially among the younger swimmers, who may be champions in the making.
The final results of the Tournament proved the superiority of Chinese “Y” in the events for men. Out of the 11 events, they accounted for all the first places, except the senior 400 metres free-style, which was won by Yeung Cheung-wa of South China, and the junior 50 metres free-style, which was won by Au Kwok-ke of C.B.C.
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NO. 5
DON'T LET FOLLOW-THROUGH- TAKE LINE BELOW SHOULDER IN OVERHEAD SMASH
By ELEANOR. TENNANT
(Coach of Alice Marble)
toward you.
You have time only to lift the racket hend up as high as on- The overhead smash is asso- cinted with the serve, chief dif- coming ball. Drop your racket in ference being that it is a frontal a follow-through which places it The seemingly over the net, the same swing
a windup.
as in your service, hitting up and reason is you must create your into the ball.
service by
without
Pub-jown
tossing up the ball.
the action on
It was learned Victoria Recreation Club yesterday that
been there has slight rearrangement in the dates for the Colony swimming championships. lished as being on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 26, 27, and 28, respec- tively, it is now nounced that in order to give competitors one day's rest before the big night on the Saturday, the dates will be Wednes- day, Thursday and Saturday, September 25 26 and 28.
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It is important that you get
In the overhead smash the ball depth on the shot and never let the follow-through take a line already is in play and coming
below your “shoulder.
Common fault is hitting down The outstanding player was Wong Sau-on the ball, which should clear san (C.B.C.) who scored the equallser' the net by six feet or more. for, his team, and added to the score Get underneath the ball in hit- the second half, and would ting, standing sideways as in the
again in Have scored many more, were it not
for the fact that poor support on the service, with feet, shoulders and
left foot forward. part of the other forwards spoiled his
NEXT: The forehand. positioning as he was clear for scoringi on numerous occasions, but the balli
was not passed to him. In the melee that ensued in front of the enemy's
goal
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For the winners, Choo Siew.hong Rept deal brilliantly, and anved many on a three-man attack, Fong
certain goats, at least on three cca. Chung-U (C.B.C.) managed to score on
alons, whon Shek Kampul broka an unguarded goal. Po King-fook as,
away to shoot from point blank range. goalkeeper, played, his usual -good
Although Choo has turned out for the gams, but, sound defensive work on the part of his backs gave him very South China squad regularly for the last three years, he has been unable to little work to do.
For the losers, Soong Yiu-tak was turn out for his team this year on ac the most conspicuous, being seen at count of his working hours, this being almost every position, even unofficially his first appearance. He has, however, as goalkeeper. After the equaliser, the signified his intention of turning out for out of the picture entirely.
"Y" team played loosely, and it was future games. Ho Yuk-kwan, who was felded at the last minute to réplace evident that they were demoralised. Kwok-kwan appearing except for Cheung Che-heung at centre Poon Tal-shing at left, back, gave a In the ladies section of events, that final burst of speed, whilst 1,600 metres free-style in the same side,
for the "y" and winner of the forward. Who scored both goals for his good account of himself, and nullified every effort of Chu Chuk-yau's double- South China accounted for six of on the other hand, Fung Kwai-
handed attack, although at times ho the eight items, the events for cheung swam
C.B.C.-Pp King-fook. Wong Cheuk was guilty of erratic clearances. Lea with
tournament, tried desperately to @ slightly Boys were all won
by C.B.C., jerky stroke, and managed to in-keep up with Yeung Cheung-wa, nin, Fung Kwok-wa, Kwok Fung-sun. Ke-yeung, playing right back, managed whilst the Girl's events were ject that final effort towards the and although he had the stamina, Chu Fook-tu (2). Fong Chung-U (1) to hold Kwok Chan-hang scoreless, whilst Harold Winglee at centre-halt was lacking in speed, for which and Wong Sau-sm (2).
CHINESE "Y"-Soo Pak-fal Chan had Tommy Kew helpless, and only eason he only finished second.
Kam-ful, Fok Ching-hung, Soong. Yi- allowed him a few feeble shots tak," Cheung Che-heung, (2), Chan Shul hardly reached the goal. - - king" and Char Kwok-kwan.
Chan
that
At centre Henry Sa played furiously in trying to increase the lead, and al- though ably assisted by Lionel Lowe at left was utiable to:minke any further
won by South China.
end to beat Ho. Best race of the evening was Yeung Tat-fun, who started for the "A" class 200 metres breast-C.B.C., set up a fast pace, and
Faulty Turning stroke for men which was won took the lead for two lengths, In the Ladies' 100 metres back- by Fung Kwai-cheung ("Y") but was soon exhausted and stroke for "A" class, Miss Lee over Ho Pun-kun (S.C.), the lat-dropped back.
Cheuk-wa-proved an easy winner
„S. CHINA'S GALA ter starting as favourite. Match- With the non-appearance of over Miss Ho Walking of the ing Ho Pun-kun, stroke for stroke Robert Chan for C.B.C. Yeung|C.B.C
Laguth China held their fourth gala of additioner shit mags
apsensah on Thursday evening atlu Ming-chuan, at right, decided from the start, Fung forged ahead Cheung-wa of South China had In this race, two of the swim the pool at North Point. The maine dame with his beautiful forehand in the last lap with a magnificent no difficulty, in annexing the 400] mera were noticed to turn on item of interest was the 50 metres but- shot, and although playing In His first spurt to finish first in the fair metres free-style. Chan Man-por,
year of water.polo, gave a splendid their face making one crawl terfly-stroke, which was won by Hof
account of Himself; time of 3. min 0-2/5-secs. swimming in place of R. Chan for stroke before swimming on therr Pun-kun in 42 seconds, a very slow
Ho. Pun-kun was the more the CBC. attempted a crawl backs again. This offence was time, since he can do the same dis- For Eastern, Lee Fook-ke-at-right -- graceful of the two and stroke for 50 metres, and managed not only done
tance with his ordinary breast-stroke back and Shek Kam-pul at centre-half. once, but was under 40.
** carried the burden of the game, having had а better stroke, but a lead, but reverted to his normal committed at each of the three Although swimming slowly. Ho was to attack as well as defend for their was
in'breast-stroke and soon dropped turns and could not have been the only one of the five entrants to team, as their, forwards were helpless unobádrved by the judges. swim tile strolle correctly Compared against South China's stone-wall de It is a condition of the back to the other exponents of this stroke fence.
The second half proved too tiring for stroke race, that swimmers ntust who can do the game distance in 32
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turn on their backs, and the seconds, he has to improve a lot be these two, with the result that when- neglect in calling the attention fore he can reach competitive stand-ever they had an opportunity of scor- ing their shots were too weak to have. ard. of the swimmers. to this fact,
any effect. 'Keeping goal for the losers, I am
Ho ̈Púnkun, esseritially a breast- Cheung Mun-wing had a busy to cannot
time, be due
stroker, in considered one of the best and although he permitted only one ball ignorance, but to П laxity of
In Chinese swimming aircles, and is to pass him, was quite shaky, whilst süpervisión, "and it "swimmers are the fatest addition to those who are his clearings could have been better.
with this gradually changing from the orthodox Kwok Fung-sun, played safely, spoiling' erronedua Impression 'in 'a 'contest, to the new "ätroke.
Henry Sa's numerous chances. Attack- they will always five a 'mitacon- The other swimmers in the race, used ing for the Easterners, Kwok Chan- ception of a back stroke turn. various peculiar strokes, ranging from hang had two good thinees to score, Most exciting race of the even-a frog kick with alternate arm-strokes, but fumbled and allowed the ball to be
to something resembling. a craw clear out of the danger: zone. ing was the ladies 200 metres stroke with both arms pulling simul SOUTH CHINA- Chon Slew hong. Lee free-style relay, which was wontaneously. Obviously the swimmers Ke-yeung, Ho Yuk-kwan, Harold Wing- by the Chinese "Y" team through are not yet quite familiar with the Ire. Henry Sa. Lionel Lowe and Ylu good swimming on the "part of execution of the stroke, und'their conch King-chuen (1),
Miss Lee Kwok-wa, who gave should have seen that they knew about EASTERN-Cheung · Mun-Wing, Kwok the lead to consolidate their win. the stroke before they were allowed ic Fung sun. Lee Fook-ke, Shek Kam-pul, South China fielded the Misses participats in competitions--one of the Tommy Kew. Kwok Chan-hang and Chu Ho Wal-raan, Au Mei-chuen and competitors actually told me he never Chukau..
saw the stroke executed before,
stroke for the first 150 yards and were set aside för this race, Au Leung-
Was
Lee Po-lueh, who swam breast- Owing to the fact that three prizes CHUNG SHING GALA ended up with Miss Lee Cheuk-we, and Chu Pui-kun although dis on the same evening, the Chung Shing Benevolent Society held a gala wa swimming free-style. The qualified, were accepted as accond and at their Kennedy Town pool, in which handicap in having to compete third, for finishing the distance.
Ng Nin was the star of the evening |with breast-stroke swimmers only The Ladies" 300 mètres, fréc-style.
was too much for
won by Miss Polden who used a diving a most spectacular performance. South China breast-stroke, although
in the '50 mètres freestyle and the 50 Miss Léc} and the team only managed Cheuk-wa who finished second, had a
melten 'butterfly-stroke. : second, although at one time, they lead at one time of almost 16 motres. threatened to win, when Miss At Miss. Lice Chauk-wa, although capable Me-chuen (55) drew level with of swimming 50 metres in fairly good Miss Eo Sul-ping ("Y"), but Miss time, is not strong enough to compete Lee wok-wa's brilliant spurt in a 100 metres race, and should-con-achievement, together with his recent A dorelőlent performancés, marks: him turned the scales in favour of The upset of the evening was created a favourite for the 50 yards sprint the Chinese "Y" again.
centrate on the: 60 metres distance.
which Miss Au Mel chuen was beaten The diving contest was won by by Mist Ha. Wai-ninn, who started with Wong King-woon of the C.B.C. lead which she was fortunato "Chough his plain swallow being the best to maintain tul the finish. Both of dvic of all, and was accompanied The watch polo game, which conclud
them swam with a breast-stroke. by applause from the spectators ed the evening's gala; ended in a vi Fok Ching-hung, of the Chinese cory, for the home team over the East- "y" was a close second, whilst ern Athletle by the only goal scored |Yeung Cheung-wa of South China In the gruelling game, which
rivalry also
gave a crèditable perfor marked by keen friendly. mance. Spectators were, however, throughout and was without a dull mo slightly disappointed as they had ment. expected to see "such; performers
28 Wong Yan 'and' Wong Kwok-
The water-boja game between C.B.C
kit on the boards.
Winning Goal
เ
was
Negotiating 80/hjetres in 20.6 'seca, and at the same time beiterad the he equalled the Far Eastern Fecord
National "mark of 20. saconds. This
in this year's Catony: Championships: which will take place this, month... Converted to an equivalent for yards, his latest time works out at 24.5 secs.. much lower than the“Colóny, record, of 24.0 BCEM.
During the courán of the evening. he also improved on his own existing.
time of 32 seconds for the 50: metres butterfly-stroke by alloping off, two paints from his-time,
At Victoria N-creation: Crib, to-mor row afternoon, the South Chiha waters. polo team will be fürsla ima gamo) with the home team, the conclusion of their member). “unfa.¿ RA, JEDDA
South Chinn Is the 'of the strongest
The goal which gave South China the Chinese combinations, and although and Chinese 'Y' ended in a win for 'cad throughout was, scored by Yiul much weakened, by the loss of Lee. he home team by five goals to two Kingschuen n few minutes, after the Focke and Shelekom-guraince the although the score at the end of the pening whistle, and although Eastern beginning of the season, have improved Trst half was two-alli. Fung Kwok-way ji hradtenna, ta equalise on numerous immensely, anit, have succeeded in veteran player for C.B.C., turned out occasions, they were unable to do so, beating most of the Teaching Chinese
་་ tor his first game of the souson, and mainly on account of the close defens Clubs, Poon. Tal-shing: holding tho
inued on Page (15) held its centre-half position,fairly well,isive play of the South China þacks, y