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THE PROPOSED VISIT TO SINGAPORE.
DIFFICULTIES IN SECURING A REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. THOSE WHO CAN, AND THOSE
WHO CANNOT, `00.
The difficulties that beset the path at a Club Committee that endeavour to send down an eleven-I will not say a repres sentative cleven-to Singapore are legion. A most determined attempt has this year been made by the Hongkong Cricket Club to raise a side, and some weeks ago the Committee had twelve acceptances. The team, if not, the flower, of Hongkong
H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
RUMJAHNS ENTER SEMIFINAL GREEN IN FINAL OF CLUB SINGLES.
CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH. ARMY AND NAVY SOUTH CHINA AA.
A RECORD CROWD EXPECTED: By three close sets, H. D. and S. A. A combined team of the Army and Rumjahn dolented M. K. and M. W. Lo Navy will play the South China Athletic yesterday in the third round of the Association on the Garrison Recreation Open Doubles Championship of the Club ground at Sookun poo on Wednes. Colony, and thus qualify to meet Han-day. cock and Redmond in the semi-final nest
Monday.
SCOTTISH SPORT.
SCOTTISH CUP FINAL.
ST. MIRREN'S FIRST SUCCESS.
[FROM UR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
EDINBERGH, April 14th.
St Mirren, who had never before
achieved the distinction of winning any
national competition, were victorious in the Scottish Cup faal
The victory was a very popular, our. Their opponents, the Celtic, have been
The receipts will be devoted to the Ministering Children's League, Military The Rumjuhas gained the advantage | Branch, and as all manner of attrac hy better combination and superior over- tions will be provided, in addition too often successful in the past in this haul work but in all other departments an excellent game, a record crowd of of the game, there was little to choose spectators is confidently anticipated. between the two pairs. Hence the slight Mrs. Luard, the wife of H. E. the difference in the scores. H. D. Rumjaha General Officer Commanding, who is the
that the football public were glad to see tournament and in the Scottish Langua the much-prized trophy going elsewhere- to. Paisley, where it had never had a resting-place before. There was a crowit
cricket, was an excellent one with same proved to be the best of the four players President of the Military Branch of the of about 100,000 at the match, which was
of the fruit and quite a lot of the buds. But, since then, misfortunes have descend ed upon them one after the other? Indeel no difficult has the position become that
en the court. His backhand volleys up Ministering Children's League, has or the net were exceedingly pretty to watch. ganized the match under the Patronage
The Lo brothers played a very good fof Lady Clementi uphill game and with a little luck yes
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attendaner that constitued a new record played at Hampden Park, Cilasgow, an
for the fual -
The game had a sensational opening.
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it is understood that by the time these day could have brought the match to fK.C.M.G.) has promised to attend and St. Mirren scoring the first goal in three
lines appear in print, it may have been decided to cancel the trip.
This is no new state of affairs.
The
five acts.
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A feature of the game was the many long rallies at the net in which some fast and smart volleying was scen. Many first time that a Hongkong sleven played of the games went to dence and the ad- in Singapore was also the last time-se
vantage point often fluctuated from side far In January 1991 the Hongkong team
to side. was defeated by the Straits at Singapore,
a great struggle for the There was by 167 runs. It is true that they failed
second set. The Los opened strongly to twist the tail of the Singapore lion, but at any rate they, literally, painted and secured a lead of 3 love, but by him red. I doubt if they ever discovered dint of careful play the Rumjahas won own there who did it. After all these the next four and then the games went years, it is perhaps no breach of conto 5-5, 6-6, 7-7, the Chinese pair dis fidence to say that the author of this tinguishing themselves by pulling, the exploit-er outrage, it depends where, you scores even when always a game. live was one whose golf fame almost outshadowed his capabilities as a medium fast bowler, and who answered to the name of Doctor Jim. (This presumably is one of those poigrant pauses, where one murmurs-"Singapore papers, please copy.")
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minutes, and this early success was a big moral advantage. It had at once 24 steadying and inspiriting effect on the Paisley players and a correspondingly, depressing effect on their opponents. For half an hour afterwards the issua hung in the balance. Celtic striving in vain to strike their usual cultured for ward play, against the three ubiquitous half-backs of the Paisley team, and being
their rear lines by the dashing open raids. constantly harassed' and threatened in
of St. Mirren's forwards, whose constant and deadly shooting was સ marked feature.
A second and spectacular goal from
St Mirren's inside-left, 98 minutes from the start, practically scaled the issue, as excepting, for a brief rally in the open- ing ten minutes of the second half.
7. H. D. Rumjahn von his service, the $5 has been presented by Messrs. B. last stroke being a beautiful one ex-Ruttonjee & Son. This will also be ceedingly well played.
drawn for during the interval and all The third set was the best of the purchasers of tickets of admission will match and the standard of play was be given a free chance. high. The Lo brothers engaged their The match undoubtedly will be the Celtic never looked like making good the opponents in some excellent rallies and last of the season and an excellent game deficit. The victory was primarily won
How many of that team survive I da pulled up from 3-1, down, to 3.all, but the is assured as the South China Athletic for St. Mirren by their half-backs, who not know. Some, I believe, have their Rumjahos finishing strongly won the set Association have promised to field their prevented the Celtic attack knitting to-
names inscribed on that monument on Sand Island in the Piscadores, which wUN etected by the community of Hongkong
by B-1.
very best team and the Services cannot CLUB SINGLES.
take any chances. The price of admgethers and also showed fine tactics and.
judgment in support of their own for "The match between Sewell and Erion to the Covered Stand is $1 and Openwards. On the other hand the Celtic Green in the semi-final was well fought
to the eleven members of the Hongkong out and went to Eve sets. Green secured "Stand, 50, centa. Tickets are obtainable middle men were invariably deficiens in the decision by the odd set. Sewell was from:Mra. C. C. Luard. Headquarter positional play, were unable to cope able to return Green's shots, but did not House: Hon. Sec.. Garrison Recreation with the open fast work of their oppon. place his returns sufficiently well to keep Club Military Headquarters, Wellingents wing forwards, and repeatedly his opponent on the rùa.
3.8.
team who were lost in the wreck of the Bokhara on October 10th, 1992, while on the return voyage from Shang- hui. But all cricketers, both here and inf the Straits will be glad to learn that the artist with the brush is still bale and hearty, and playing "golf,-in Scotland.
But, to return "to the present day, a series of unfortunate mischances hus occurred to prevent many of our leading cricketers accepting, Work-that funny thing that some of us look at between nine am and 5p.m.-prevents several going. lifness also has claimed its vic tims. For one reason or another Owen Hughes, Hayward, Parker, Lyal, Good- win, Rumjaho, and Mitchell are unable to go. I regret to learn that illness. which led to his retirement from the Ten nis Tournament, prevents Ng Sze Kwong from accepting; and it is doubtful if Captain Morris, who bad accepted, will be well enough to go. There are also four other players who are at present very doubtful if they can leave. The Club difficulties are best illustrated by the con fession that they even asked the writer to make the trip. Verb. sap. and all that sort of thing. One must give the Straits" people a chance. But not such a chance' as that.
Turning from the sublime to the ridicu lous or rather the other way about-you know what I mean,-it is understood that the following are definitely able to make the trip:-R. H. B. Hancock (captain), G. R. Sayer, E. B. Reed, A. C. L. Bowker, H. N. Balhatchet, C.Q.M.S. Stripp, A. W. Ramsay, Rev. T. B. Powell, and Capt. Warters. I.M.S. I understand further that J. D. Humphreys and E. C. Fincher are uncertain. It is sincerely to be hoped that both can go, but in Fincher's case it is particularly desirable. I do not con- aider that Fincher's extraordinary aver age during the past season is to be taken too seriously, but I do think that he is a potential Interport Cricketer of great merit. Experience in big games is what he particularly requires, and I sincerely trust that he can avail himself of this chance:
Major Stevenson, the best of the new
comers, entered the semi-final by defeat ing Lawrence in an easy match, 6-2, 60, 6-1.
The full results of yesterday's matches are as follows;-
OPEN DOBLES.-H. D. and S. A. Rum- jahn beat M. K. and M. W. Lo, 6-4, 97, 6-4,
E.
CLUB SINGLES (Semi-final) S. Green beat G. W. Sewell, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 9-6, 6-3: (3rd round) Major Stevenson beat E. D. Lawrence, 6-2, 6-0, 6-1.
HANDICAP SINGLES "B.".(2nd round) F. A. Redaiend (owe 15) beat D. J. Valentine (rec, 1/8); 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES,
OPEN SINGLES.(Semi-final) T. Honda *. Yew Man Tsun (stand court); S. A. Rumjahn v. M. W. Lo.
OPEN DOUBLEA.-(3rd round), G. Miskin and L. Baines v. Major Pratt and Major
Stevenson.
TENNIS LEAGUE.
The following have been selected to play for the Cricket Club on Saturday. The matches commence at 4.15 pm -
"A" team versus C.R.C. on the C.R.C ground:
A. Brearley and, R. M. Henderson; E. D. Lawrence and G. W. Sewell; G.. Miskin and Laurie.
team versus Taikoo on the Taikoo ground:
H. Urawford and W. Dunbar; S. 31. Garrard and B. Crowley, H. G. Sheldon and H M. Watson
little wrong with the fielding, that most important branch of the game. The only real weakness I can see is the lack of a really good ship to assist Hancock. Bowker has not perhaps the practice in that pusition that is necessary, and he is so valuable elsewhere that it may prove impossible to spare him for the position. Yet, on that wicket a couple of first class lips are absolutely necessary to back up Reed. Nor do I see two regular deep- Gelds. If Fincher can make the trip, this problem will be halved.
It is unfortunate that Ismail has not However, whatever the final Constitu- been selected as understudy to Stripp. tion of the side may be, the team may be This subject to correction he may be certain of the good wishes of the sports. unable to go.) Unless some particularly men of the Colony. The reason" why good stumper arrives, it is thought by a cricket holds the position it does to-day good many that he is the coming wickets that the game is everything, and that keeper when Stripp leaves the Colony. defeat by a better side leaves no sting, The side, as indicated, cannot be re- but merely the grim determination to do garded as an extraordinary one. Bearing better next time. in mind the little of cricket which I have
The actual position between the sides scea in Perang and Singapore, I incline is as follows: Hongkong won in January to think that they have a wealth of talent 1800, twice; in November 1901, -in to put into the field down there. Indeed,|| November 1809 and in November 1921. they should, have, considering the large The Straits won in January 1881, Novem- ares and numbers from which they can, ber, 107, November 1904 and November draw. But after the victory of Quick's, 1920. It must be remembered, however, team last year, it is ill work to prophecy. that the 1881, match was the only one As a bowling side it is a strong one... played in Singapore, and that apparently Reed, Bowker and Powell are a strong two matches: were played in 1880. The nucleus, and all of them should find it fair way therefore to regard the position easy to turn the ball considerably on the is that each side has won four times. Padang, Wicket. Sayer, also, should find The two last matches have been very it helpful Stripp, behind the sticks is close. In 1999 the Straits won by 2 wie- always sound, if not brilliant
kots, owing to bad fielding which lost a am, however, doubtful of the batting game we should have won. In 1924 Hong- trength. It is apt to lack steadiness, kong, owing to good fielding won, by
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if Morris can go he will strengthen wickets, a match we might very well have
the side enormously Pearce, of course, last. In this year their opponents were
will be sadly missed. But there is very styled Malaya..
(Continued on next 'Column)."
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In the last lines of defence also St. Mirren were superior. But where Celtic chiefly failed was in the want of a leader, and doubtless the absence of their famous forward had a demoralising effect. The success of St. Mirren was thoroughly merited. On the day's play they were in- dividually and collectively the better" side, in every respect worthy winners of the greatest prize in the season's football. THE LEAGUE POSITION..
In the League compétition, the Air- drieonians' defeat at Cowdenbeath prac tically assures the championship to the Celtic, who need but one more point to make their position absolutely secure, and they have three more games to play. Clydebank cannot now escape relegation to the Second Division, and Raith Hovers' defeat at home from Hamilton Academicals puts, them in a more pře- carious position than ever, for while they were losing, both Dundee United and St. Johnstone were gaining points. The junior Dundee club won from the Hibernians in sensational fashion. One could not but admire the wholehearted efforts of the Tayside players to take both points out of the game, especially in view of their position on the League table, and after being two goals behind at the interval.
Dunfermline Athletic made sure of the Second Division championship by defeat- ing Bathgate, and it seems now as if Clyde would agcompany them to the up-.. per division.
Hibernians, 3: Dundee United, 3 Clydebank, 9; Rangers, Cowdenbeatb, 1;. Airdrieonians,. 0. Dundee, 2; Queen's Park, 1. 2. Kilmarnock, 1; Motherwell," z Raith Rovers, 0; Hamilton Academs, 2. St. Johnstone, 2; Falkirk, 1. A
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