BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thrilling Three-Set Struggle In Senior Mixed Doubles Tie
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1951.
SPORTING 'SAM
A thrilling three-set Senior Mixed Doubles tussle between the Recreio pair of Mr and Mrs H. F. Gonsalves and Chinese YMCA's Patrick Wong and Miss Ullan Khoo highlighted yesterday's Badminton championship programme at Craigengower Cricket Club.
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By Reg. Wootton
NEW AUSTRALIAN 'SUBS'
In the other opener of the Senior Mixed Doubles series, C. K. Lee and Miss Ivy WILL MAKE THEIR DEBUT
Choong scored a comfortable win of 15-2, 16-2 over Bill Funk and Miss J. Greenhalgh.
at 10-all at one stage but the Recrele pair then cracked up and lost five points in a row.
"y" pair could only add | packed stands. The score was A high standard of badminton the was reached in the match be- one more point to their score, deadlocked
service, their next tween Mr and Mrs Gonsalves and with and the Wong-Khoo combina- the Recreio combination rattled tion, where the major honours off the final three points for set, went to the two ladies.
the third point from a tap to net by Ullan, the fourth the
smash by Mythie and from a the fifth from a sideline smash by Gonsalves.
The Recreio pair opened the second set with
A spectacular recovery was staged by the Recreio pair in the first set, when after trailing 2-8 and 4-0. they rallied back with beautiful drops and tap- ping shots by Mis Gonsalves at he net score six points in a
LOW
to
The arst three points went he Chinese pair who again took the lead at 12-19. Three
Wong enabled errors by
the items pair to reach 13-12 and, alter deure was called
a lead of 1-0, 3-1 and 4-2, but failed to hold it as Patrick Wong, gradually
with accuracy gained smashes and cross net shots,
With forceful play, aided by number of errors trom their the "Y" pair com-
opponents, the second
Junior
THE RESULTS
Men' Singles.. Tan Leong-hong beat i. H. Ericksen 15-2, 15-0. Ribeiro beat Mrs Liza Benjamin
Ladies' Singlès.........Miss
Maric
AT
TOMORROW'S RACES
By "RAPIER”
The stage is all set for the 1951 Annual Racing Carnival under the auspices of The Hongkong Jockey Club, the commencement of which will be signalised by the ringing of the first Saddling Bell at 11.30 am. tomorrow.
11-3, 11-4.
Junior Mixed Doubles.
It will mean the culmination of weeks of intensive training and active pre- 11. T. Lam and
Miss H. P. hism beat Ronnie Soarca and paration for an occasion which has always been very appropriately regarded as the Oriel Seyer 15-1, 15-7. meeting of the year. This is undoubtedly the outstanding sporting event of the Junior
Men's
Singles year and all roads will lead to the Valley." Kwong Fook-wai beat Jimmy
15-10, 15-3. Senior
set
Mixed Doubles.-
they fortably took
C. K. Lee and Miss Ivy Choong to score two further | 15-7.
Mrs Gonsalves had
beat Bill Funk and bliss on of Ulian
Greenhalgh 16-2, 15-2. in a
Mixed Senior
Doubles.- Patrick Wong and Miss Ullan Khoo beat Mr and Mrs H. F. Gonsalves 14-10, 15-7, 15-10.
went an points as The better
net duel and Wong was footfaulted bo moving before the service
vas delivered.
On the changeover of service.
The third ses saw the two lady players at their best, and a series of lightning rallies, inter- ceptions, and smashes by them at the act drew repeated the rounds of applause from
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TONIGHT'S GAMES
AT ST TERESA'S
Mrs C. M. Quinn & Mrs Arman- da Silva v Mrs L. J. Silva & Miss M. Ribeiro.
0.00 p.m. (Junior Men's Dou- bles): F. J. Brockbank & W. 1.
The Ane weather of the past while Goodwood is a nice look-1 Subs. I don't think I shall be few days has rendered the grassing animal and is quite capable for wrong in stating that the are Concord rack hard, and, if this can be of extending those named above. ponics to watch
RACE FOUR
(Mr Mailand), Gold Medal (My maintained, we may confidently
Hongkong Handicap (First Sec-Kwok), Prince Dahlin (Mr H. S. keen racing. expect to witness'
The day's programme consists on From The 2 Blue Post.
Novice Jockeys will be given of 11 events, most interesting mounts on Australian Ponies of which will be the five sections of the Hopeful Stakes. These events will serve as an introduc- Hon for the new Australian Subscription ponies
10 the
RACE ONE
One Mile.
of
Class 7 in this race.
and Rowanleg (Mr Chang) Ostroumoff).
Concord is my cholce and I think it should win, but Gold Medal is not to be ignored as
pony is
this
over
this quile dependable
Prince Dahlia and Rowanlea are quile good over this distance and will be near at the finish.
Judging from its win in the Totalisator Handicap (Third Section) over the mile at the Totalisator Trial Race Meeting, Song Alout (Mr Tseng) has a scoring Rood opportunity another win here.
Southeast Wind (Mr H. Hfollowing order: Concord, Gold Chan) is about the next best in Medal and Prince Dahlla." this crowd in view of its win in the Windy Gap Handicap (Third over this distance at
a
I expect to see the finish In the
of
7.30 p.m. (Junior Men's Sin-public. gles): D. T. Rocha v A. J. Souri;
8.00 p.m. (Ladies' Doubles) Hopeful Stakes (First Section): The curtain rises with this event and, judging from train- ing performances, I regard as
EIGHTH RACE 0.30 p.m. (Junior Mixed Dou-about the best among the entries
Old Course Handicap (Second bles): K. Y. Tso & Mrs W. K. DIX
this new lot of Australian Section)
Section) From the 1% Mille Post Tro v G. Reza Pereira & Miss Subscription nonles, from among the 3rd Race Meeting. It will This another sprint event J. Pomeroy;
the keen fight for will come, give Sans Atout
second section which the winner Norseman (Mr Maitland), Lin at the end,
Australian Ponies Class 5, and judging trein the entries, Shun Fung (Mr Renfrew) has the
the best recommendation first position on account of its inc form at the moment during 1 think it morning gallops. should account for this race.
stern
19
allos:
bies: M. T. Lam & Mrs Elvie Tsok v Robert Tsal & Miss J. el has Arculli;
9.30 p.m. (Senior Mixed Dou-th Norseman, Mr. Maitland!
Fa (Mr Renfrew), Debonair (Mr Wingod (Mr Darkin) is a much Brown V A. Braga & C. A. Reme-Noodt), Copper (Mr Ostraum-improved pony and it will not
and Easy Money (Mr K.F. off},
be a surprise to see it fighting out the finish.
Green Velvet (Mr Mok) and of Jorrocks (Mr Robert Tsai) should also receive some con- sideration, especially the latter.
which is not bad,
RACE FIVE Hopeful Stakes (Third One Mile.
opportunity a great 10.00 p.m. (Senior Mixed Dou-winning this race, but he may bles): Sgt. Yeoman & Misa M. expect strong opposition from Fa or Debonair, cither Lin Xavier v W. Gilles & Mrs A.
both of which are
capable of Tamworth.
giving Norseman a great fight. The Copper and Easy Money are also considered good enough to extend those named above, and they may cause an upset.
RACE TWO Victoria Handicap (First Section); Six Furlang1.
SUNDAY'S HOCKEY
The following are this Sunday's Hockey League fixtures:
for
It may, however, meet from opposition
Vong)
with win Honey
19 Section): which
short distance.
Subs,
Dew
(M speedy
over
8
Sparkling Eyes (Mr Shich) is running well during morning traning and should be consider- ed.
A perusal of the entries in this race for the third section of the new Australian gives me the Impression that one need not look further than
Then there is Rasher (Mc Inspiration (Mr Black) to win. Maitland) which is a fast mover In this race for the first lot
Dynamic View (Mr Pih), in and can be depended upon to of Australian ponies, Class 3. view of its mile run in 2,00.4 make a fight of it. the likely winner should come last quarter 28.3-on February 10 Uncle Willie (Mr Tseng) and from Shun Lee (Mr Renfrew), during training, will find strong Rowanglen (Mr Ostraumoff) are Corrib (Mr Ostroumoff), Belle
support and I will not be also dangerous contenders and Fontaine (Mr Kwok) or Liberty surprised to see it give Inspira-must not be overlooked. Ship (Mr Chen Poo).
NINTH RACE tion a great fight to the end. Shun Lee, In view of its second
Century (Mir Ostroumoff) Hopeľal Stakes (VIth Section): placing behind
0 (First)
In the
should have no diculily in
One Mile Fottinger Gap
position. As
race taking the third Section) over this distance at
Atalanta (Mr Boycott). the 3rd Race Meeting for Class outsider I suggest Adorable 4 ponies, is the
likeliest winner,
RACE BIX
good enough derjet, u
der (My Kwok) is greatly fans
FIRST DIVISION Recreio "A" vs. Police "A" at Recreio Ground at 11.00 a.m.
In this
the following Umpires: W/O J.G. Padley, G. T. Palmer.
tion:-Merry Uncle (Mr Hol- Army vs. Argonauts "A" at
should attract the most atten
gate),
Straight Flush
(Mr Sookumpo at 4.30 p.m. Umpires,
Old Course Handicap: From The
Ostroumoff), Exquisite Love G. T. Palmer, G. B. Gurevitch, while Corrib, which was, third
the Magazine Handicap 115 Mile Post.
(Mr Chen Poo), Jericho (Mr Recreio "B" vs. HKHC at RN in
at the same Section) at
This sprint event is confined Maltland), and Squadron Lea- No. 1 at 11.00 am. Umpires: FIL. (Second Sectio
miles, can be to Class 5 Australian
Ponics, Sgt. E. Aldridge, A.-M. Silva.eting over 14 mile
depended on to make u good and over this distance the best- SECOND DIVISION
fight of it. If it does not win thing to do is to look for the cled in view of its convincing Thunderbolts.vs.University it should at least place..
draw for positions. a good gallop over the mile in 2.03.1— at RN. No. 2 at 10.00 a.m. Um-
Belle Fontaine is
will probably win the race, fast quarter 30.1-on February pires: B.S.M. Hannam, J.C. to win as the distance is more
ridden by Mr 14. Marcal.
sulted to it and it is in good
won the Hurst Park
Section) for sush is also known to form at the moment. Liberty Handleny (First Ship should also be worth con- Class 6 Australian Pontes at the nave done a good gallop over Smith, sidering over this didance as Second Race Meeting over this the mile distance.
Exquisite Love should have the pony has regained some of distance carrying 146 hs. vs. YMCA-w.o. its old form during morning It will again be taken out by something to say at the finish.
Jericho and Squadron Lender gallops.
Mr Chuang tomorrow and, with
they the weight
of scoring are not enough consider its prospects of are good but I am afraid
good
against the another win rather bright. above-mentioned three poules.
Pegasus (Mr Oliveira) certain-
TENTH RACE and may Victoria Handicap (Bacond Section): dangerous ly looks
aix Furlong cause an upset.
Autumn Leaf (Mr Liu) is not Among the entries for this race I like the chance of Rose
HKAAF vs.
Argonauts "B" at Kai Tak at 10.00 am. Um- pires: W/O K.G.M. Mickey Ram,
Police "B" for YMCA,
VS.
at
RACE THREE
Ostroumpff)
on
the
Fother hand,
LADIES' DIVISION
Hopeful Stakes (Second section): University vs. Victorians at Pokfulum at 11.30 a.m. Umpires.
I expect to see the following R. Souza, K. Lyll.
The fighting out the finish: Recrelo
KGV "B"
Lioness (Mr Cook), Cricker- 3.00 p.m. Umpires: L. Osmund, Jack (Mr Hoigate), Killara (Mr 'J. Baptista.
Dutch vs. KGV "A" at KGV/Renfrew) and Goodwood (Mrbad over this distance and can
be depen at 11.00 a.m. Umpires: A. Aziz, The Lioness has been respond two ponies a good run
depended to give the above Emme (Mr Østroumen), for the Beckenham (Mr Kwok), Wo- Mohinda Singh.
donga (Mr
Noodt), first position.
and Gremlins "A" vs. Gremlinsing very well Indeed in train-
under Mr Cook and Ing "B" al Polico Ground al 3.0 certain quarters it is strongly other pony to bear in mind as
The Tigress (Mr Cook) is an- Stratocruiser (Mr Holgate).
Rose Emme came in second p.m. Umpires: Y., Khan, J. C. fancied to win. MATCOl.
it is fast over sprint events and, in the Magazine Gap Handicap On the other hand, Cracker-if given a good start, should be (Second Section) over 1 miles The postponed game between) Victorians and Dutch will be jack, which is gifted with an
have very near if it does not actually at the 3rd Race Meeting, I con- played off
sider its prospects of scoring a on Saturday, Feb- Casy movement, should
win rather bright ruary 24, at 3.00 p.m. at FGV something to say at the finish. The fact that Killara will be ground. Umpires are Y. Khan ridden by Mr Renfrew is enough one Mie. and A. Aziz.
to suggest that this pony is sure in this race for the fourth 10 be near towards the end, section of the new Australian
Rugger Results
London, Feb. 22.
The following were the re- auts of Rugby Union matches played today:
HOSPITAL'S CUF Second Round
St Mary's Hospital 43, Uni- versity College Hospital 0.
Other Match
Oxford University 3, North- ampton 6-Router.
THE
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
Special Cash Sweep Pearce Memorial Cup Wednesday, 28th February,
in
win.
RACE BEVEN Hopeful Stakes (Fourth Section):
WEEK-END CRICKET
The
More Sting In
Scorpions' Nest
"RECORDER” By
The main challenge should come from Beckenham which is quite at home over this distance and should not be ignored as it is being quietly tipped.
Then there is Wodonga to be considered as it is fast over this distance and, given a good start, might cause un upset, while Stratocruiser may probably ex- tend the others,
!
ELEVENTH RACE Hongkong Handicap (Second Bac- tion): From The Two Mile Post.
The last race of the day is for the second section of Aus- tralian Ponies Class 7 and I ex- from peet winner to come
(Mr D. among Ben Lawers Radiatron (Mr
The Scorpions have decided to make their meetingBlack), Airfeld (Mr Holgate),
|with Army in the First Division of the Cricket League and Souvenir (Mr an
flannels.
.
to
this Sunday the match of the season. They have again and
Ben Lawers won the persuaded Recreio's umpire, Frank Howarth, to play.
Bay Handicap
(First Section) What Frank will be able to do against Army's very at the Ist Race Meeting with 154 impressive batting side remains a matter for conjecturo.. Mr Chun Kit
up, curing the will it ba He has proved before, however, that he can be deadliest bs, As 195 1
when there is an odour of mothballe clinging to his enmo poundage coupled with a change in the Jockey depart- Tickets at $2.00 each may
men; It should have a great op- Army, be purchased at the Trea-
on Saturday, meet left to the other KCC batamen
of scoring another make up for these runs. here. surers', Office, Telephone Cralgengower, the team against
not be confronted which in the first round every They will
The only serious opposition is House, 1st Floor, and also at member of the eleven scored with Frank Howarth,
Likely bo come from Airfield, the Club's Branch Ofeos at least one: boundary. Both Optimists, who stand level with winner of the Windy Gap Hin
matches are at Sookunpoo,
First the Scorpions in second place, dicap
Section) Scorpions, a point behind have the lease of the Chater at the
3rd
Race Meeting Army (who have a game in Road ground for the week-end; with Mr Toeng up. hand) aro 'away to KCC on entertaining Recreio, glant- Souvenir, should also be con- Baturday and that brings back killers
the moment,
од onsidered as chia pony is good
over this distance an Sun- over Buc-Saturday and KCC memories of the most
and should batsmen's holiday in day,
not be disregarded. postwar
cricket when Other First Division, matches Radiatron is not a bad sòleg. Postwar League®
AL- these two teams met at Chater tomorrow are Navy, v, MC and tion to keep lo mind. Road earlier in the sensor, University V. RAF.. On Sun- though this pony: has not, won However, Pat Dodars who day, IRC is at home to Roa race for, soma dime, it may scored 112 at Chater Road will crelo, Navy to University and turn up with a win tomorrow not be playing and, di will be HA to Craigengeword afternoon, k
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