THE WEEK-END
SPORT.
A VERY ATTRACTIVE
PROGRAMME.
WHAT IS TAKING PLACE.
Every week-end in Hong Kong secs have a big all-round pro- grama of sport.
This week-end, is no exception, and can indeed claim to be well above the average." "There is no race meeting, it is true, to draw thousands to the Valley, but there
are plenty of ather interesting; events on the sports schedule.
LAWN TENNIS.
H.R.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd,
FINE MATCH BETWEEN FINCHER AND NG SZE KWONG.
By far the best match seen since the tournament started was played et the Hong Kong Cricket Club court yesterday
SID when Ng Kwong and E. C. Fincher met in the third round of the Open Singles Championship of the Colony. The Fame was watched by a large num ber, of spectators who saw an un- usually fine struggle lasting for over two hours.
In the football world, the out" standing fixtures are the Snals of Opening with a two sets to love the Hong Kong Football Association lend. Ng Sze Kwong appeared to Challenge Shields. The Juniors be heading for a comfortable win, (Kowloon and the King's Own Scar when his young opponent suddenly tish Borderers) play their fingLonstruck form and altered the whole the Football Club ground, Happy aspect of the match by taking the A ding dong Valley at 2.30 p.m. to-day, followed third set "easily. by the Senior Final at 4.30 p.m. on struggle was seen in the fourth get the same ground. Kowloon and the in which many exciting rallies were King's Own Scottish Borderers are fought, Fincher eventually winning also the finalists in this match. The after eighteen games had been play matches all promise to be closely ed. The foal set was equally ex- contested.
citing and although Ng Sze Kwong claimed it, interest was niiutained till the end.
There are a number of cricket matches, details of which will be found elsewhere, and to-morrow on Conditions were anything but the University ground, Pokiulam, good. An overcast sky and cluxe the Volunteers, who to-day meet atmosphere, couple with a sticky the Civil Service Cricket Club in ground made matters very uncom a friendly, are playing Mr. A. A.fortable for the players. Ground Ruujaha's XI.
eonditions suited Fincher more than his opponent.
There is galf, as usual, over the week-end at Fanling, particulars of which is also given.
رزة
Both players were frequently ap- plauded for brilliant play.
The climax of the match wits
Both
HOME FOOTBALL.
FIXTURES FOR TODAY.
LOCAL FOOTBALL.
SHIELD FINALS TO-DAY.
SENIORS AND JUNIORS COMPETING.
A FULL LEAGUE PROGRAMME.
According to the official Exture
The following games are down list, all teams will be engaged in the English and Scottish Leagues for decision to-day !--
to-day at Home,
H.K.F.A. Challenge Shields. Junior.
GOLF.
1927,
THE EASTER PROGRAMME.
WEEK-END PROGRAMME AND STARTING TIMES.
One of the principal attractions in the Golf Club's Exture Fiat is the competition for the Shanghai
The complete fixtures, as arrang. Visitors' Cup, which will be play K.O.S.B.'s Reserves y, Kowlooned, are as under:-
ed over the Old Course, from April Reserves, at H.K.F.C. ground'
15th-18th inclusive. It is open to at 9.30 p.m. Referee: Mr.
members only, with a $1 entrance, Gilbert. Linesmen: Messrs. Cowan and Gilmour...
fee attached. The conditions are
"Senior. Kowloon (holders) r. K.O.S.B.'s, at H.K.P.C. grounds at 430 p.m. Referee: Capt. Austin, M. C., M.M. Linesmen: Messrs. Lamb and Lonsdale.
The games will be of ninety minutes duration. Should the scores then be equal, extra time, tea minutes each way will be played.
Mrs. R. H. Kotewall will present the shields and medals at the close of the senior game.
1
Hong Kong League, Divinino II. "A." Kick-off at 3 p.m.
R.A. Reserves e. China Athletic A." Sookunpoo "A" ground. Referee: Mr. Baldwin. University v. St. Joseph's, St.
Joseph's ground, Referee: Mr. Samy.
The foal of the shields to-day should draw a big crowd to Happy Valley although the junior league game at Sookunpoo will have a still large number of spectators.
With McKelvie and Wheeler out of the Kowloon defence, the K.O.S.B.'s forwards should be able
depends On the Alexander-Mr. Glinchey wing for Kowloon will be weak on the right wing defence. Simms will find plenty to do to
The Central British School ure holding their annual sports at reached in the fourth set. Fincher score a few goals to-day. Mach King's Park, Kowloon, and the prolex by 4, but Ng Sze Kwong.
scores level. very interesting ane brought the gramme, a begins at 9.30 p.m. to-day. At the players were beginning to show conclusion of the sports Mrs. signs of strain, but each point from Southorn, wife of the Hon. Mr. W. then onwards was keenly fought fork after Humphreys and the re- I. Southern (Colonial Secretary Ng Sze Kwong first took the lead] will distribute the prizes.
Another attractive event is the 3-4 but Fincher equalised. The Closing Day of the, Kowloon games went to a all, each in turn Bowling Greg Club this afternes, having the lead without being able with the annual raatch between to convert it into a win. Fincher President and Vice President, fol lowed by the distribution of prizes:
then gained the upper hand and at the close. In a few weeks we ran away with two games, thuy shall, have the opering of the Lawn bringing the scores to two sets pl. Bowls Season, and entries for the
The final set was played in fail Lawn Bowls League have already closed, with the same teams as lasting, light. Fincher was still cum-. year entering.
trilling the ball very well and The Regatta
placing judiciously. Ng Sae Kwong Reference is made elsewhere to found very few easy chances but the programme arranged by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club to-day by better judgment and tactics took where the inter-Services and Club the lead from the beginning and
is being eventually won the set” at 6-3. gymkhana and regatta #beld. The fixture is being looked.
forward to with considerable in The Chinese star used a strong te est in Service and Club circles, forehand drive as his chief attack- and great keenness has been showing stroke and worked out many in the training. Some excrilcot rowing and plenty of close finishes openings ending with a kill at the may be expected,
H greatest mistake, bow-!
net.
A large crowd is anticipated anú ever, was playing to Fincher's bark.
a band will be in attendance; there hand, which was by no means the will also be dancing during the afternoon. Special launches will latter's weak spot.
leave Queen's Piur for the, Yacht
suls of the gaine appears to be in doubt. Kowloon appears in the final for the fifth year in succession. Having won in 1023-5-6, losing in 1924 to the East Surrey Regt, after
a drawn game.
The K.O.S.B.'s Reserves should win easily against the Kowloon Re- serves in the junior game.
R. A. and China "A" should play a good game in the "A" division, the winners will take the runters. up position.
St. Joseph's should beat the Uni versity.
HONG KONG F.A. CHALLENGE SHIELDS.
Senior Shield.
This trophy was presented by the Hong Kong Community in 1807. At
that time there was neither League.
English League: Division I. Arsenal ». Huddersfield T. Aston Villar. West Ham U, Bolton W. The Wednesday. Burnley Birmingham. Cardiff C. v...Tottenham H. Derby C. r. Everton, Leeds U. ». W. Bromwich A Liverpool . Sunderland. Manchester Up. Leicester C. Nowenstle U. . Bury. Shefeld U. . Blackburn R
Division II. Bradford C. v. Blackpool. Chelsea . Readidg. Clapton O. Portsmouth., Hull O.v. Barnsley. Middlesbro' : Oldham A.- Notts County Darlington, Port Vale. Fulham. Preston N. E. r. Swansea T Southampton E. Grimsby T. 8. Shields r. Nottingham F. Wolves v. Manchester C.
Division III. (Southern). Brentford, B'mouth and B.A. Brighton and H. A. Charlton A, Bristol R.. Newport D.. Exeter C. r. Gjilingham. Luton T. r. Coventry C. Merthyr T.. Watford. Millwall Flymouth A. Northampton . Bristol C. Norwich C. . Queen's Park E. Southend U. e. Crystal Pal. Swindon T. v. Aberdare A.
Division, I. (Northern). Accrington S, . Wrexham Barrow v. Chesterfield. Crewe A. Nelson, Durham C. e. Wigan B. Halifax T. x. Ashington, Hartlepools U... Walsall, Lincoln C. New BrightonTM Southport Rotherham U Stockport C. e. Bradford. Rochdale » Stoke City." Tranmere R. 7. Doncaster. R.
Scottish League (Division I). Celtic Dunfermline A. Cowdenbeath v. Morton. Dundee Hamilton A Falkirk Rangers, Hearts. Aberdeen. Kilmarnock . Clyde. Motherwell. Dundee H. Partick T.. St. Johnstone. Queen's Park . Hibernians. St Mirren... Airdrieonians.
LEAGUE RESULTS.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.')
LONDON, March 31st. Newport County suffered their frst home defeat of the season to- day, Brighton and Hove Albion proving successful in a Third Divi. sion (South) match by one goal to nil.
THE BOAT RACE.
HOME.
re-
30 holes, medal play under handi- cap. Two cards only may be taken out at any time during the four days. The winner receives a plica of the Cup and holds the trophy for one year. A prize for the 18 holes ander bandicap will also be awarded.
There is also a bogry pool com- petition from the 15th-19th inclu- sive. This is open to members and subscribers, with the same entrance fes as abové, Calimited entries will be accepted. Conditions are 19 holes, under handicap.
A medal round is announced for the same dates, open to mem bers and subscribers, under the same. conditions as the above competition. A novelty in this competition is that a prize, will be given for the best scure, less hälf handicap, over aine holes, but which nine, will be unknown to the players.
The three competitions mentioned above may be played for the same card, but no player can take more than one prize in the second and third on the same card, or more than one prize in the same com- petition. In case of ties, the com- petition committee will decide whe- ther players shall play off or divide.
YACHTING NOTES.
(DY CAT XUso.").
The analysis of the Championship series for the Heyward-Heys and Cruiser Classes are given below:-..
"Hayward-Hey « Class,
Champ. Event.
lat
And
3rd
4th
5th
N. F.
11
7th
7 11
ath
7
0:h
11
Total pts... 78 Position
70
68
* Ist
2nd
Champ- Event
1st
2nd
ird
4th
Sta
Mesnil of tie
Total Pts... 441 Position
9611
shyday *****
N.S.
63
#36
3rd ath 5th 8th
Cruisers.
5-6=Cquette.
sigute.
44
43.
34 -25
Sud
3rd
18
Brenda.
12
7th
4th 5th sch 7th
Sea Lark
1
was sailed with B." Handicap (wind under force
With this afternoon taken up by | pionship which the Service Regatta no programma of sailing has been arranged but if resulted in and beating members wish. a Menagerie race Coquette by Tuins. afeca, but the will be held on Sunday over wind was rising practically all course of:-Lymun Beacor (P), Mark on Line (8), Channel Rocka (S). Distance 7.8 miles. Starting at 11 D.
***
The Lodies are reported as hav- ing beaten the Club by 1 points to 13 but if the stories I have heard are only half true then it must be admitted that the correct score would be nearer 24 to 91 The sail ing of the ladies' team was very good with Mrs Mitchell showing the Beet the way horse in Bluenose, Mrs. Adams being next in Why Another competition for the Old | Fonder? The morale" of the Course is Fourballs against Boges, men seems to have been completely to be played on the same dates as broken and one hears tales of con- above. This is open to members aiderable controversy among mem and subscribers, with the sumebers of the team. The ladies have ree, M, and unlimited truly and properly shown them entries. Each player plays on "How it is done.' of his own handicap against Bogey, and the better ball of each pair at cach hole counts.
entrance
On the New Course there will be a mixed medal round from the 10th to 17th and 2nd to 7th holes from April 15th to 10th inclusive. This is also open to members and sub- scriberg Owing to shortened course combined handicap only is allow-
Tad.
Although the troops have now vacated, or have practically vacat ed the New Course at Fanling, the 1st and 9th holve will not be play able for some little to come.
Junior Section.
I
Happy Valley golfers will not be at all sorry to hear the work of turning the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stables into accommodation for troops is being postponed.
The second round of the Junior Section" Championship has to be completed, according to the rules of the competition by to-day, but if the ground has proved too un5: for play, an extension of time, of prob-
Dr. Lyon meets J... McBride, R. W. Wallace meets W. McKay, F. Morrison meets J. Laing, and
the second round.
The loser, Fincher, directed his nor Association in the Colony and THE EVENT OF THE DAY AT ably a week will be granted,
run by the Club to-day every fifteen minutes game mainly from the base line. De the competition was from: 2.15 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. Launches will also be available for the return gan well, but seemed to lose his Hong Kong Football Club. The journey after the prize distribution. head in the second act when Ng Sa
Naval ratings and other ranks of Kwong kept on working his way up "all Services will be welcomed at to the net. He recovered wonderfully
the Club. Messrs. Lane Crawford, Ltd., are providing the afternoon during the third set and from then
onwards gave his opponent no rest
shield supplied a real want in the CAMBRIDGE THE FAVOURITES. FHL Glover meets J. McCubbin in Football world here,
tea.
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CRICKET.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
League: Division I Indian R.C.. Royal Artillery.
Division II. University Police R.C.. Kowloon C.C. v. B.A.O.C.
Frlendly.
Civil Service C.C., Volunteers. Craigengower. Recreio. Hong Kong CC. 2nd v. Temar. To-morrow Match.
A. A. Rumjaba's XI, v. tours, University ground.
HOCKEY.
Volun-
CLUB LOSE TO H.M.S. "TAMAR."
Playing on the United Services Recreation Club ground yesterday evening, the Hong Kong Hockey Club lost to H.M.S. Tamar and amall ships.
The final score was Tumur 3 goals, Club
lub 1 goal.
At
half time the score was 2-1.
The Competition" is now run by the H.K.F.A. in the latter part of the season. It takes the form of
He scored a great many aces in the a knock-out Competition. The run- fourth set when the struggle was ners-up in the competition getting at its height and showed up very the "David" Cup. presented by well in defence. Fincher nished the hong of S. J. David & Co. strongly and although he did the List of previoua winners:--- miere running of the two he appear- 1897. H.M.S. Centurion,
1808. G. Co. King's Own Rifles. cd to show less signs of strain
II.K.F.C.
Ng Sze Kwong will now meet the winner of Yew Man Txun and J. W. Leonard in the fourth round..
Other Events.
In the Open Doubles, Major Stevenson and Rev, Alexander beat Capt. Morris and Lient, Sturges by three sets to one, while Sewell gained the decision over Hyde in the replay of their Club Singles
tie.
The detailed acorca of yesterday's matches were as follow:-
Open Bingles. Third Round--Ng Szc Kwong beat E. C. Fincher, 6-3, 6-1, 2-6, 8-10, 6-3.
Open Doubles,
1590. 1000.
G. Co. R.W. Fusiliers. 1901. R.A. Siege Batty.
1902.
H. Co. W.. Fusiliers.
1903.
H.M.S, Glory,
1604.
H.M.S. Albion,
1005.
R.W. Kents.
H.M.S. Diadem.
1900. 1007. R.A.
1008. H.K.F.C.
1500. H... Bedford.
1010. The Bufs, 1911.
Naval Dockyard. X.O.Y.L.I.
1912
1913. 1914.
R. E. R.G.A.
1015. R.E.
1915.
1010. 1020.
رام
H.K.F.C. H.K.F.O.
Hong Kong Police 1921.H.M.S. Titanic.
H.K.F.C.
Kowloon F.C.
annual which
Considerable interest will centre at Home co-day around the big annual contest between Oxford and Cambridge, namely the inter-Varsity Boat Race, takes place on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake. To-day's race will be the 78th, and of the 78 al ready rowed Oxford have won 40, and Cambridge. 37. One in 1877 was a dead beat.
The semi-finals have to be play ed on or before Saturday, April 16th, and the final by Saturday, april 30th.
Army r. Club.
was, however, a most enjoyable day but with a little too much wiod for the afternoon event so it was abandoned.
"
:
The resail for the Cruiser Cham-
TREVESSA
+1
TROPHY.
7TH DI-ANNUAL RACE FOR SHIP'S LIFEBOATS.
The 7th Bi-Annual race for ships' lifeboats for the Trevessa" trophy is to be sailed on Wednesday, Apii: 20th, starting at the usual time, namely 4 p.m.
According to the conditions. governing this race, each ship may enter any number of boats.
The course has been selected as under-
Start from Channel Rocks, thence
Kowloon Rock (P), Mark off Yacht Club (5), Cust Rock Gas Buoy. (I), with the Bnish at the Yacht Club across the line from West, to East.
p.m.
Competing boats should be in position at the starting line by 3.30 Ships proposing to enter bonts are requested to notify the Hon. Secretary, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, not later than noon, April 18th.
At Fanling this week-end there is the competition for the Captain's 10.10 Cup extending from to-day until Monday inclusive. In addition 10.20 there has been arranged the match between the Royal Hong Kong Golf 10.24 Club and the Army Golfing Society. There is some doubt as to whether 10.29 this event will come off, in view of the fact that several officers have 10.39 lons of flewellyn, left the Colony for the North. It Oxford's stroke, through ill-health. is possible, however, that others 10.50 Oxford have. won only one
will take their place. since 1913 There were no rates during the war.
In the past few years, Cambridge has come out on top, and they are again favourites this year, mainly
through the
Tace
If the match is played, there wili - 16.40
be singles, eight a side, in the mora-
The order of rowing and the ing, and fourballs in the afternoon. 1044 weights of the crew under:-
Cambridge.
Hon. J. S. Maclay (First
Trinity) (how),
T. E. Letchworth (Christ's) 12
J. C. Holcroft (Pembroke) 12 - R. Becsly (First Trinity)... 12 10
L. V. Bevan (Lady Mar-
garet).
J. B. Bell (Jesus)
S. K. Tabbs (Caius)
R. J. Elles (Trinity Hall
(stroke).
13
12
4. Logo The o
TO-MORROW'S STARTING
TIMES AT FANLING.
11
17
19
+
Capt. Morris and Lieut Brown.
A Leach and J. S. Mc
Iaren.
A. CI. Bowker and F. B. Jones.
A B. Raworth and H. S.
A. J. Frank and F. Aus-
tin.
through the race and when the mark on Club Line was rounded the wind force must have been all
of 5. Elad this force of wind pre- valled at 10 o'clock the race would have been sailed under "A" Handi- caps with U, and I. giving another amins. 41seca. which would have reduced the wining, margin to just over 3mins. Claquette hardly had her fair share of the Joss though at Lymun Beacon where she was
set up and able to held through the pass on one tack, E. and I, was headed off to the Hong Kong Shore and saw a 3 to 4 minutes lead wiped out.
Guguette lead round Tathong Rock and held it in to Collinson Point but inside the harbour limits there was considerably more weight in the wind which rather over. whelmed her with full canvas set.
It is anticipated that the race for the E. wal I. prize will be sailed on Sunday, April 10th, over a course to be chosen by the donor.
TO-DAY'S REGATTA.
INTER SERVICES
COMPETITION,
The programme for the inter- Services and Club regatta and gyinkhans which is being held at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club this afternoon is-as under-
Sailing.
Over
Race open to 45 and 7 ft. Naval winters, sailed by naval ratings, the first and second prizes for which course of about six miles,
Franklin Ratsey, R.N., and the presented by Commander Club.
arc
Rowing.
Sliding seas pairs, manned by crews of officers representing the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force 2nd meoibers of the R.HEY.C, over, a distance of one mile, for prizes presented by the Club.
3 ft. 12-oured Naval cutters, manned by crews, from the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force, and members of the R.H.E.Y.C., over a distance of two miles. The frat prize is a Cup presented by Rear- Admiral W. H. D. Boyle, C.B., and the second is presented by the Club.
30 ft. Goared Naval gigs, manned by crews of officers of the Royal Navy, Army, Air Force and mêm- bera of the R.H.K.Y.C., over a dis- tance of one mile, the first prize being seven cups presented by Com modore J. L. Pearson, C.M.G, E. 1. Matthews and A..N., and the second presented by D. Humphreys,
the Clirb. Comdr. Aubrey and Lt. Finlayson.
I. H. Geare and K. B. Greig.
H. A. Lammert and E. P. Fletcher.
C. L. Sandes and E. R.
'Hallifax,
W. L. Dunbar and J.-W. 'Franks.
T. Low and R. Howard W. L. Alexander and T.
Sliding-seat Fours, manned by crews of officers representing the Royal Navy, Army, Air Force and members of the Club, over a dis. tance of one mile, for prizes pre sented by the Club.
32. ft. 12.ored Naval cutters manner by crews representing Com- panies and Batteries of the various Regiments of H.M.'s Army station ed at Hong Kong and in the New Territories, over a distance of one mile, for a Cup presented by Major- W. A. Butterfield and General C. C, Luard, C.B., C.M.G.,
I Christic.
J. Fleming and R. K. Hepburn,
W. M. Cox.
J. H. Hearn and A. O.
will be as
-
E.G.D. and Junior Section, A match has been arranged be tween the Kowloon Golf Club and
14
10.48
17
10.52
st. lb the Junior Section (Happy Valley)
of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club
10.50
11
to be played on Sunday, April 10th,
on the Kowloon Course. The teams will be twelve a side, with singles11.04 being played in the morning and foursomes. in the afternoon. The teams are not yet known. 1
11:00
11.08"
17
11.13
11.16.
11.20
11.94
17
Bciety.
11.28
13
List of previous winners:-
W. Rathbone (Christ
Church)
10.04
10.08
10.00 .m. C. A. Middleton-Smith
and J. Middleton-Smith. M. Drevard: and A. R. Start.
11.32
A. É»Lissanían and N. K. Littlejohn.
11:30
13
71
D. J. Gilmore and K. S. Morrison.
H. E, Ellaras and S. I. Butlin,
1923.
The King's Regt.
11.40
H. T. Kingsbury (Queen's) 13
10.12
3024.
HM.8. Titania,
"1
P. P. J. Wodehouse and
1925. East Surreys
1920. East Surreys.
Sir 3. Croft (Brazenozę)
A. Rankin (stroke) .......................
V. M. Grayburn.
11
11.44
# 19
1929.
1923.
H
1024.
East Surreys.
Breond Round:-Major W. D.
1925.
Kowloon F.C.
1023.
Kowloon F.C.
As a matter of fact the winners Stevenson and Rev. F. P. W. Alex- were not entirely representative of ander beat Capt. E. W. Morris and the ship, for their team included Lieut. G. Sturgess," 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, four officers of 52nd Punjabi Re-6-1. giment, who all played a sterling game and in no small way con tributed to the defeat of the Club,
Tater-Ship Match,
Playing at Happy Valley on Thursday, H.M.S. Iroquor, beat
Ulub Singlos.
Junior Shield.
This shield was purchased by the H.K.P.A, in 1923. The runners-up
G. W. Sewell beat W. Hyde, 6-2, the competition getting the 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
2
Mixed Doubles.
Miss Butcher and A. J. Hazeland HM.S. Tamar by one goal to sec."15/4) beat Mrs. Jolly and The match was not very interesting, Lieut. D. Smith (rec. 5/8), 6-3, the teams lacking combination
6-3
"RJ. Wilton "' cup.
J. A. Brown (Caius) (cox) 8
Oxford.
st. lb. 9.28 am to 9.56 m. reserved R.H.K.C.C.. Army Golfing So.
N. E Whiting "(Worcester)
(bow) ........................... 11
P. Johnson (Magdalen) 11, T. W. Shaw (Christ Church) 12 J. D. W. Thomson (Univer
aity)
T. Edwards (Christ Church) 19 8
(Continued on next column).
*
Brawn.
G. . Lammert and F. M. Ellis,
W. J. Clerk and C. A.
Peel.
D. M. Goodall and A. W. Hodges.
R. L. Moncrieff and R.
P. Modic.
E. J. Mahon and W. C. Murray.
and second prize presented by the Club.
12 ft. Naval Berthon boat," man. ned hy naval ratings over half a mile, for a cup presented by the Captain and Officers of the 4th Submarine Flotilla, and a second prize presented by the Club.
Other Events. Tug-of-war in Naval cutters, Duck Hunt.
Greasy Pole.
Mop Fighting.
All open to competitors in the Regatta, for prizen presonted by the Club.