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GOLF. INTERPORT
SHANGHAI SECURE A WARROW VICTORY.
ÈXDITING DAY'S PLAY AT FANLING.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PEMS, TAURSDAY, FEBRUARI 22KD, ® 1998-
BBATH AND MALOOLM 9. ARCH SUIT AND " CAMIDOR."
~ Shanghai- thus had the advantage of one up at the turn for home and on the last nine of the first eighteen holes all four players improved considerably and quartette
in
biggest victory of the day. Although the Hongkong men were not in such fine form in the afternoon as they were in the morning,, they played steadily and did the nine holes in one under bogey. Morgan's card for the morning was as
follows:-
Ont
In
29 4, 3, 4, 5, 4, 4, 2, 4, 3×35
4, 5, 2, 4, 5, 4, 3, 7, 4×08
Total
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In the aftemoon Morgan and bla partner held on to their lead. They won These four players were the second the 19th and 20th but lost the 21st. The and 20d was balved At the with the match on the programme very fine exhibition of match play was they had a very fiae. tussle for was all over, the Hongkong players being witnessed. It was also a keen fussle for all thirty-six holes. They were stand-11 up and nine to play. This was the the load, which changed hands twice during "all SQL.719 at the tura Kor - BRILLIANT DISPLAY BY MORGAN ng the run home. Both sides came in home in the morning. At the 10th 11th, The two days' interport golf match be with an equal score of 37 for the best 12th and 13th holes the pairs were
The Shanghai players won en Shanghai and Hongkong was con- ball, which is one under bogey. The in-all square,
of Ferrier the 14th in four, whilst the 13th. went to eluded yesterday" at Fanling amidst much dividual approximate scores excitement.
The result was a win for and Stewart werd also good. Ferrier Hongkong. which made it all square Shanghai by seven points to five. Two of coming in in one over bogey and Stewart again. On this green Beath lost a win- yesterday's four-ball matches were not beat this score by one. Stewart. played ning chance by missing a fairly easy putt.
elded until t
the 35th Bole had been steadily and his efforts at the 10th, 11th, Archbutt won the sixteenth by sinking reached, and right up to the last moment 12th, 11th when he halved the Srst three the ball in three. The seventeenth went Hongkong had a sporting chance of fore-mentioned with Ferrier and secured the to Shanghai, their best ball going down ing a division of the points. As Hong-14th Sandy's Pulpit) by a delightful in boger (5). Archbutt found the bunkers three, were exceptionally good. Ferrier at the 15th and took two strokes to clear. kong won the other match with" compar ative case, there was just a possible also played consistently and his win at Shanghai won the hole with a very fine HAPPY FUNCTION AT THE HONGKONG chance that Hongkong would come out the 17th green in one under bogey was three, which made them one up on the victorious. On the whole it was a well amongst his best efforts of the morning. morning round
This was On resuming after tiffin Heath and deserved victory and the visitors are to Barrett was at times erratic.
congratulated on, at last, wresting the particularly noticeable near and on the Malcolm retained their lead until the Interport honours from Hongkong for greens where his approach work and 20th where both Camidge and Archbutt putting was only fair. His putting was got down in four as against Shangbai's on the previous day the singles matches much too fast for the greens, which had five. The short fist was taken by Shang resulted in each side obtaining three beer deadoned by the previous night's hai, thanks to a brilliant putt by Benth. points, so that when play was resumed rain. He retrieved himself, however by who holed out in two, the Hongkong men yerday morning the sides commenced making a good putt at Braeside From went down for three. The glad went to nd square. Three four-ball matches were about six feet, sinking the ball in a very Hongkong, their best ball going down in certain männer. Ho holed out in.3 and our under bogey. This made them all played yesterday as follows:-
thus halved the hole with Stewart. His square again. All four players, were in at the eighteenth was also note playing steadily, and, if anything, Arch worthy, where he holed out in four batty and Camidge had the advantage on 2- T. Beath and H. R. Malcolm against bogey, b. Buckland was inclined the fairways whilst their opponents did (Shanghai) v. G. S. Archbutt and R. A. so he a little unsteady and apart from a better work on the greens. After halving Proposing the coast, Mr. Stephen took Camidge (Hongkong).
very fine" drive at The Armchair, and the next two holes, Shanghai went ahead the trophy, a huge silver cup, in his hand, and remarked:-") think we are -Rev. W. P. Roberts and C. W. one or two good putts he did not excel.again by securing the 20th in a three, all rather pleased that it has been Porter (Shanghai) P. Major Gandy, and It was rather interesting to compare the the Hongkong men taking four. An un
esanry to take out this work of art to 3. D. Crawford Morgan (Hongkong). long driving of Buckland and Ferrier at usual incident happened at the 27th the light of day. I have just been told,
All four played splendid' tee-shots, and The first and acond of these were won The Armchair, which gives ample scope it was then discovered that Archbutt's though whether it is true or not I cannot rouch,-I hope it is not, that this cup by Shanghai, in each case by two up and for a long straight drive. Both men out and Camidge's balls lay close together, was presented by Sir Charles Addis. 16
the other players in the fairway-in fact they were actually one to play. The third was won in com-distanced
is a monstrosity we shall be glad to get parative case by Hongkong with eleven up Ferrier's just managed to heat Buckland and dropped it. Still holding the lead rid of laughter). The Chairman went and nine to play. For each win on the by a few yards.
the Shanghai players increased it at the on to say that he was very glad the cundi: four-ball matches two points were award- Regarding the run of play the Shanghai 29th where Malcolm holed out with a nice tisus suggested by Captain Barrett had putt, The next hole was halved and "the been accepted by the Hongkong Club. ed. Thas the final result was
players held their lead of ose up to the 31st went to Shanghai. The position of The result had been a most interesting, 19th. At the 13th Buckland made a well the Hongkong men was three holes down one might almost say Homeric struggle,
best side
the firse time in about ten years,
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B. Ferrier and Capt. Barrett Shanghai). d. B. Stewart and H. R.
Stuckland (Hongkong),
SHANGHAI
Singles Four-ball
Totál
HONGKONG."
Singles
cur-ball
Total
4
two
touching: Archint picked his
up
Wha 4up-
The Royal Hongkong Golf Club. entertained its visitors from Shanghai to dinner at the Hongkong Hotel last night. There was a large attendance in addition TAN the members of both teams. 'The Hou. MPA, G. Stephen, President of the Hongkong Associa Lion, took the chair. He ported by Dr. R. S. Ivy, and Mr. R. G. Macdonald Mr. Stephen presented the winning team,--Shanghai,-with- trophy, and the individual members with miniature cups. He also distributed silver spoons to members of the Hongkong team. An excellent ménu was provided by the Hotel, and after the dinner Mr. stephen proposed the health of the Shanghai team.
3 points. judged approach and holed out in four. and five to play. They did not lose in which the the
This made it "all square" Hongkong heart, however, and Archbutt took the 39nd in three. Malcolm took the lead secured the 14th, which put them one up. back to three up by winning the 3rd. The next two were halved. Shanghai Arcbbutt got the ath with a long putt. got the 17th and 18th and play terminated At the asth both Camidge and Archbutt for the morning with Ferrier and Barrett leading by one hole.
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Win for Shanghai by 2 points. The results in detail were as follows: SINGLES,
SHANGHAI
HONGKONG- J. B. Ferrier... 1(840) A. B. Stewart & Rev. V. B
Roberts)
(482) H.R.Buckland 0 Capt. Barrett Major Gandy 1(362) * C. W. Porter 103&1) 0.8.Archbutt ↑
C. T: Heath... 0 E.D.C.Morgan (5&4) H. R. Malcolm O ILA.Camidze „1(9&7)
Tutil... 3 p.
Total..... 3 pte
SHANGHAI
FOUR-HALL.
Ferrier and 2(241) Backlarul
Barrettf
Beath and
alcolm)2(261)
Robert and
and Jo
HONGKONG Stewart and
Archbutt and),
Gandy and
The play between these four players during the afternoon was of a very excit ing nature and as the afternoon advanced they were followed by a large number of spectators. It was anybody's game right up to 31st hole when play stood at all square. The match terminated or the! 38th green, the Shanghai players winning by two up and one to play.
were in trouble and the best they could do was to halve the hole. This they did, which gave the victory to Shanghai by two and one.
the
(applause). The condition that the cup should be played for alternately at the different ports was also a very sound one. The outstanding feature of the match had been the extraordinary brilliant play of Mr. Ferrier, who had played under unfamiliar conditions. They in Hongkong| were not accustomed to see it put over their champion the way it had been this time,-eight up and six to play. "I could hardly believe my cars," he added.
Archbutt made a big effort to save the match at the end- Camidge, who had been in good form earlier in the game fell(laughter), away towards the finish.
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It had been arranged and cancelled that he should play a match with the president of the Shanghal Club. He was doubtful whether that would have been a What was certainly the most brilliant game worth seeing, but it certainly would golf of the day was witnessed in this have been gatne worth hearing- match in the morning. Morgan went (laughter. Though Dr. Ivy was the round in a very fine 73, which is only mildest mannered man who ever relieved There were two inddents during the one above the record. He had extremely suffering humanity, he thought that if afternoon round which must be recorded hard luck in not creating a new record, he had him down in the bog in front of and as they occurred at a critical stage as he probably would have done but for that seventh green, he might possibly AGENTS FOR DOBBIE MOINNES NAUTICAL SPECIALTIES
driving a ball into the fork of a fir tree. lose some of his usual equanimity. of the game they, must have had a
This was at the 17th hole, which cost him In conclusion, Mr. Stephen said he was material effect on, the play. At the 29th seven to hole out. Morgan has never sure they had all been delighted to sen hole, with the Shanghai players leading been seen to better advantage. He play-their visitors. "Again" added tha by two up, Capt. Barrett gave a line to ed with confidence and ease, that the Chairman "I repeat how very glad we are I hope you will see us his partner Ferrier, who could not see several other players seemed to lack. His to see you here. the hole from where the ball lay. This tee shots were lengthy and accurate, his up very soon to have a tussle again f was a contravention of the rules and these of the iron was excellent whilst his this, ahem, work of art. I have rever Sure and steady, His seen it before: I suppose it has rested Morgan...(1148) Shanghai players were disqualified and putting was
lost the hole, whereas in all probability partner also played a fine game out and in the vaults of the Bank. the hole would have been halved. No went round in one under bogey, but umpire accompanied the players so that even his consistency, was shadowed by the The outstanding feature of yesterday's the disqualification was by agreement brilliancy of Morgan, This was especial play was the brilliant exhibition of golf Curiously enough, another incident cely noticeable on the homeward run.
Shanghai players WETG hy D. Crawford Morgan who, with a curred two holes later (the 31st). Stewart The
previous day's form. very fine 73 in the morning, was mainly was on the green in two and was about up to the responsible for the comparative case with 18 inches from the pia. Ferrier was also Roberts has certainly played better go11 which the third watch was on. Details on the green in two, about a yard from on the Hongkong course. Porter was Shanghai tezza, responded. Regarding of his play are given below but it may be the bale. Stewart's caddie in handing also off colour, either slicing or vuiling the conditions of play, he said he thought stated here that he had extremely hard the putter, dropped his master's umbrella his drive, and his iron shots could not they were all pleased that they had been luck in not breaking the record for the on to the ball, accidently, of course, and always be depended on. The bulk of the changed. The competition had now be course (72), which, has been twice moved the ball out of position. Accord work fell on the Padre's (Roberts) come a really interesting one. Under the qualled during the present week-Lieut. icg to the rules Stewart had to lose the shoulders and he on this occasion could old conditions, the honours rested with Bacon and J. B. Ferrier (the Shanghai the hole. Ferrier holded out in three not come up to Morgan's form,
Hongkong by reason of the fact that they star) being the two to do this..
On the other hand the hole would very
The Hongkong player started their bad won the the trophy when playing A large number
likely been halved had not the caddie of people wit been so careless.
victorious career at the second hole and away from homa and had retained it ever
since. need the finish.
He considered that the golf had followed Ferrier, Barrett, Stewart and
The bulk of these Play commenced in the afternoon with increased it at the sixth. At the Gap, Buckland in, and at the conclusion of the Stewart getting the 19th in 3, making it Roberta and his partner had bad luck in been of a very high order. (Hear bear), The next seven holes were driving into the ditch. Their opponents He was very pleased that they were to
team.
Total. 4 pts.
Total......2 pts.
all square,
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Mr. Stephea then presented the captain
of the Shanghai team, Mr. C. T. Beath with the cup, and the winning team with miniature cups. He also presented the losing team with silver spoons. The toast was, then drank..
Mr. C. T. Beath, the Captain of the
match wear back to meet Porter, Halcolm, halved, thanks to Buckland's clever put were "the green in two and they ex. have a visit from Hongkong, and whilst Archbutt and Camidge, upon whom so Touch depended. The President of the ting on the greens. Time and again he perienced so difficulty, in going down is they could not offer them the beautiful Shanghai Golf Club was present at the saved the situation after Stewart haf foruz. The Padro took five and Porter surroundings of Fanling, be cald 6th hole when the winning putt of the gone astray. He frequently bank the ball six Hongkong did the, next, hole in for promise them some excellent golf, and a laterport match was made, and he raised at a distance of 10 feet. Stewart, on the and were four up at the turn By very warm welcome. In conclusion Mr. a very hearty cheer for the victorious other hand, was topping his drive and sinking, a four yards putt, Morgan won Beath asked the Shanghai.players, to generally took three to get to the green the 10th in four. This maut Hongkong drink to the health of the Hongkong, team It should be stated that the Hongkong five up. Roberte should have forted and the Royal Hongkong Golf Club. Later in the evening the opposing teams players were blessed with a certain half but he missed a simple, putt, Farfer The toast was rocived with musical met at Hongkong Hotel, where they were amount of joss," for both Ferrier. 2nd holed out the 11th in Tour, the Hongkong honours and was replied to by Mr. A, B royally entertained. The Shanghai team Barrelt missed two almost certain putte, players taking five.
At The Gem Stewart, the Captain of the Hongkong return today on the Empress of Rusia. Shanghai took the lead at the 27th hole Morgan took the land back to five up by team. Mr. Stewart said Shanghai had] one up: The scores out were: Ferrier, holing out in two Be on the green tried very hard to win the cup and had at 36; Buckland, 37; Barrett, 38; Stewart with his first shot and sank the ball with fast succeeded in doing so. He was hope- 42. Barrete won the 28th At the 20th a long put He was playing perfect ful that when the Hongkong team visited Shangb was disqualified for the contra golf and it was a treat, to watch him: Shanghai they would be successful in vention already stated and as Stewart Ele proceeded to win the lath will ease getting it back again.
DETAILS OF THE PLAY
FERRIER AND DARKETT U. STEWART AND BUCKLAND.
Ferrier and Capt. Barrett were elected got the 50th with a very fine three, play The act to holes were falved and then Dr. R. B. Ivy, the President of the to play against Stewart and Buckland stood all square. Hongkong had a chance the Hongkong player went further Shanghai Golf Club, exprossed kin | D4], 197 of Hongkong All four players appeared of winning the next but Stewart sent to be suffering from, a bad attack of an easy putt wide. Taip hole was halved ahead winning the sixteenth, both going appreciation of the hospitable manner in Kerves as the staff and they did not play The umbrella incident gave Shanghai the down in, one under bogey The 17th which the Sangha tean had bean With any confidence batil the morging next; making then one up at the 32nd.which caused quite a lot of difficulty to received, and said that some very was well advanced. To commence Ferrier Barrett took the Armchair with a four, all the players spoiled Morgan's record disparaging romarke had been made about was putting badly and, but for this the the Hongkong men, holing Font in Hehad the misfortune to drive his ball the Inter port trophy. Its intrinsic value Shanghaj players would have been well The 34th and 26th were halved, which into a fe troe, and he took arven to hole might not be very much, but he hoped up at the ninth Capt Barrett was more gave the Shanghai players the victory on out This was hard luck especially when that they would look upon it as a symbol or less a passenger for the first few the next to the last green; the result being, he had much a splendid chance of breaking which had created for some years past the holes, but improved as the morning wore two and one The sires for the after the record. Gandy came to the rescue and keen rivalry that existed among the 12. Stewart got the first hole in three noon round were: Ferrier, 74, Buckland, Sared the hole, halving it with Roberts golf clube of the two ports You have Barrott should have, had the second bat 77; Stewart, 80: Barrett, 80. Ferrier's The fir tree did not put Morgan of for had the cup here for a good many yours," missed a short putt. The third thould card was se follows—on
ho was on the 18th green and holed Dr. Ivy concluded, "and. I hope we shall
have hoca Ferrier's but he also missed a short putt and halved the hole. The 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, were halved. Ferrier again missing his putt at the last men tioned hole. Barrett won the ninth,
Out
44, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4,4-38
6, 4, 4, 3, 3, 5, 2, 5, 4-28
74
out in four.The Hongkong players had a best,, ball, core of 40 which was really a very hue, performance. This was ten under bogey. They finished the morning Iround eight pp.
ep it in Shanghai, for just in jong,
Mr. B. G. Macdonald of Bhanghai also shortly addressed the gather
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