H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
END IN SIGHT. PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1931.
DAVIS CUP TENNIS. INDIAN RECREATION CLUB LOCAL WEDDINGS.
BRITISH PLAYERS DEFEAT MONACO AT SINGLES.
(THROUGH REVTCN'È AQENOY.]
Competition in the
PLYMOUTH, April 23. Various events
In the Davis Cup tennis com- if the Hong Kong Cricket Clubretitión, Austin (Britain) beat Tennis Tournament is so far nd-Gallepe (Monaco) 0/0, 6/1 and 6/2, Kingsley (Britain) beat Landau vanced that a few finals have been
(Monaco) 6/0, 0/1 and 4/1.
scheduled to be decided during the week Of the greatest interest will le the Open Singles final on Thurs- day, in which C. A. L. Rumjahn. will meet aither E. C Tincher or 31. K. Lo, who will play to-day to qualify for the other place.
The programme for the week follows:-
TO-DAY.
Open Singles, Semi-final: E. C. Fincher v. 31. Ŵ. Lo.
Open Doubles.
P. Kong and W. T. Lee r. Ju Tak Cheuk and II. Lo.
Randicap Singles “A,"
3. H., Wild (rec. 3/4). J. H. Anderson towa 3/0).
H. F. Foley" (acr.) P.
Holmes (owe 15).
C. E.
American Zone Finai. (REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
SANTIAGO, April 20.
In the Davis Cup final of the American zone, Argentina bent Chile in the doubles.
The first two singles should have been played on April 24, but were postponed owing to an injury to Chilean player.
GOLF.
ENGLISH NATIVE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
↓
LONDON, April 24.
"blue," Leonard
"AT HOME.”
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Keeness and thoroughness and- conching the young idea have hoen the basis of the Club's success, and I look with optimism to the futuro of cricket in the Colony, whon young teams are capable of reach- ing the top of the League.
I am afraid I have detained
you too long, but cricket in a subject which, I think, many of you know, it very dear to me, and whon i oice got started, I find it difficult to stop.
Mr. Rumjahn and Mr. Areulli, I heartily congratulate you both on the success that has attended your efforts, (and now that you have Lonexed both shields, I hope it will
TWO CEREMONIES AT THE
ROSARY CHURCH.......
"BROWN—MENDONCA.
At the Rosary Church, Kowloon, on Saturday, Miss Elizabeth Men donca and Mr. Richard Peter Brown were united in matrimony, the Very Rev. Father G. M. Spadn trying the nuptial knot. The bride in a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francisco C. Mendonca, while the bridegroom is a son of Mr. Mrs. John Carl Brown.
THE TRANS-ASIAN
EXPEDITION..
WESTERN UNIT ARRIVES
Cors
AT BAGHDAD.
The French unit of the expedi-. tion, luxuriously, equipped with]] shower baths, spring beds, wireless auts and talking Bims and by
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
means of the most modern motor CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME. transport left Beirut on April 4.
Dimcalier Cleared Up.
The progress of the expedition Paris, April 17.-M. Andro
which left Peiping has been retard-' Citroen, one of the chief sponsorsed by unfavourable weather and if the Haard-Citroen-Trans-Asian | because of misunderstandings be Motor Expedition, to-day received tween the French and Chineas members. All misunderstandings, radio messages from M. Georgeskowever, are believed to have been Hhrie Haardt announcing that on cleared up and all efforts are ho Thursday seven light caterpillar ing made to achieve the union of of the party arrived at the two partics at Kashgar as soon
as possible. Faghdad.
The party, under command of M. Haardt, vice-president of the Cit- roen Company and the first man to and cross Asin in an automobile, reach ed Baghdad safely after crossing the Syrian desert from Beirut. caterpillars which left Peiping The second party of seven honvy en route to carly, this month to Kashgar. All of the units of the Haardt-Citroen Mission are to rent at Kashgar bofore resuming the taak of ro-blazing Marco Polo's trail across Asia.
Given away by her father, the bride was attired in a gown of white satin and lace, and carried
an added incentive to you to encourage more of your members to play, and to see that the tradi-bouquet of lilies. tions of this glorious game are al- ways well maintained.
RESULTS,
100 Yards Fint Race:-1st, S. A. Rumjahn; 2nd, A. R. Suffiad, Time: 11-1/8 secs.
Hall-Mile Flat Race:st, A. T Nomanbhoy; 2nd, M. et Arcalli. Time: 2 mins. 27 secs.
a
Miss Ella Betourney and Miss Anna Brown, the bridesmaids, were dressed in blue georgette and their bouquets were of roses. The bride's mother chose a dress of dark bluc satin,
The duties of "best men" were discharged by Mr. P. H. P. Brown
Potnio Race:-let, S. A. Run-and Mr. C. Xavier. inba; 2nd, D. Mohamed.
The triple
Egg and Spoon Race for com- - | Crawley, whose exploits have petitions, (30 years or over):-1st,
hitherto beng mainly confined to. Nazarin; 2nd, M. R. Deb. 4. Forster, Yowe 13.2) 1. A. B.the tricket field for sex and Ladies' Nominatión :-Ist, J. A. Naworth (owe 4/0).
Cambridge, showed that he could assambhoy and Miss Zofe Razack; hit other things than, leg bound End, H. D. Rumjahn and Mrs. arics in the English Native Gull.
Handicap Bingles "B."
J. J. Fergusop (owe 3/0) »
S. Bodger (owe 3/0).'
Mixed Doubies,
Mra.
G
Owen
Bemington and Hughes (rec. 2/6) 1. T. C. Monog. haa and Mrs. O. P.F. James (owe 4/0).
Mr. and Mrs, C, Blaker (res. 2/6) . Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark (scr.).
TUESDAY.
Open Doubles.
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CA. L. Rumjahn and J. A. Cassumbhoy . P. Kong and J, A. Crasumbhoy . P. Kong, and W. T. Lee Ja Tak Cheuk and H. Lo.:
Olub Championship,
R. H. Wild ». A. L, Sullivan.
Handicap Singlas “A.". RM. Henderson (ree, 2/0)'. H. F. Foley (ser.) or C. E. Holmen (owe 15).
H. . Arinatrang (owe 15) v. H. Owen Hughes (owe 15.2).
Handicap Singles “*,**
com-
Amateur Golf Championship at 100 Yards Handicap for Hunstanton, Norfolk, in which hepetitors (40 years or over) :-1st, reached the final to-day, defeat Sirdar Khan; 2nd, R. Nazarin. ing one of the favourites, Edward Tipple, of Langley Park, at the
twentieth.
Throughout the championship Crawley won only one match before the eighteenth,
50 Yards Handicap for Boys and Girls (7 years or under):-Ist, H.
E. Bux'; 2nd, S. A. K. Bux.
100.Yards Handiunp for Boys (10 years or under)ist, J. Kitchell; 2nd, O. Talip.
He meets the ex-Chenire oil, work-
100 Yards Handicap for Giris er, William Sutton, the 1920 chain 10 years or under)-ist, Alice pion, for the 36 hole final to-morAnderson; 2nd, Z. el Arcalli,
row.
Orawley Wins Title,
HUNSTANTON, April 25. In the English Native Amateur Golf Championship final, over 30 holes, Leonard Crawley, the triple Cambridge,
and Essex "blue" ericketer, beat William; Sutton. (Timperley) by one hole.
WORLD'S LIGHTWEIGHT
*0. C. Womack (owe 1/6), F. V. KID Jensen (rez. 5/0),
H. Hampton (owe 3/6). D. S. Green (owe 15).
Handicap Doubles,
G. Miskin and C. Blaker (owe 1/0) A. B. Raworth and Turner (scr.).
T. J. Price and E. R. Price (owe /6) r. Collis and Penn (rez. 15).
Mixed Doubles.
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Snyer, (owe 1/0). E. T. Dowley and Mrs. Dowley, (rec, 3/8).
WEDNESDAY.
Open Doubles. M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo r. Ka Lan and Yew Man Kit.
Handicap Bingles "A."
The Semi-finals.
CHAMPIONSHIP.
:
100 Yards Handicap for Boys (15 ΥΨΩΣΗ or under)-1st, A. B. Hassan; 2nd, S. Hassan.
Putting the Shot.-1st, Sirdar Khan: 2nd, Natha Singh.
Visitors' Race-1st, J. O'Sulli van: 2nd, A. Hunt. Time: 11-1/5
BCCB.
Cricket Prizes.
1st XI-Best Batting Average, F. D. Pereira; Highest Aggregate,
A reception was held afterwards at 13, Homuntin Street, Kowloon, where many congratulations were showered on the happy couple. The bride's travelling dress was of red printed satin.
The honeymoon is being spent in Canton and Macao.
SIMPSON-LOGOSH.
Miss Anba Gregory Logosl: wäs the bride of Mr. William Charles Simpson, of the P.W.D., at a wedding solemnised by the Very Rev. Father, G. M. Spada at the Rosary Church, Kowloon, Mins Logosh is a dught of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Logosh, the bride. groom's parents being Mr. and Mrs. S. Simpson.
The bride was given away by Mr. Austin Spary. Her bridal dress WAR white georgette and Ince model by Tres Chic, Paris, and a charming effect was produced by har bouquet of Jilies.
Accompanying the bride were the Misses Babs Saunders and Tida Aathaoff, who wore princess style georgette frocks and carried bau- A. H. Madar; Best Bowling Aver-quets of pink carnations. Tho ago, F. D. Poreira; Runner-up, A. K. Minu; Record 9th wicket part. nership of 90 runs, A. K. Minu
BERG KNOCKED OUT IN and Immil.
THIRD ROUND.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
CHICA00, April 23,
In a contest for the world's light- weight boxing championship held in the Stadium here to-day, the Italian-American, Tony Canzoneri, knocked out the British boxer Kid Berg in the third round.
Canzoneri, by his victory, amply avenged himself for his defeat by Berg in January Inst, and dashed his hopes of regaining, a title for. Britain with n smashing right cross to the jaw after 2 minutes and Ho seconds of fighting in the third
Handicap Singles "B" V. R. Gordon (owe 16) or II. Hampton (owe 3/6) . J. M. Mor lans (owe 16) or T. Low (ser.),
Handicap Doubles,
Stock and Humphreys (ree, 5/6)
Nash and Hill (owe 2/0), Owen Hughes and More (owe 15)
Low and Dowley (rec. 5/6). Wood and Lennox (rec 15) v. Keyserling and Jensen (acr.),
THURSDAY:
Open Singles.
Final: CA L. Rumjaha v winner of the semi-final tie between E. C. Fincher and M. M. Lo. Handicap Singlen "B,"
The semi-finals.
Handicap Doubles, -- Humphreys and Wild (owo 3/6) r. Buttress and Woodwan (rec. 8/0).
Redmond and Ride (owa 4/6). Petrio and Lewis, (scr.)..
Sewell and James (owo 3/6) either Owen Hughes and More (owe 15) or Low and Dowlay (rec. 5/8).
Mixed Doubles..
M. W. Barton and Miss Hallifax ivec. 9/6) v. T. J. Price and Miss E. Jones (ser.).
H. J. Armstrong and Mrs. Kenry (owo 15), cithor Mr and Mrs. C. Blaker (rec. 2/6) or Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark (ser.)..
FRIDAY.
Open Doubles.
Semi-final,
Handicap Singles "A."
round.
Fight Described,
Canzoneri took the offensive from the start, raining a tattoo of blows to the head and body with both fists, to which onslaught the British boxer was unable to find an effee tive reply.
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Berg warmed up in the second round, employing whirlwind tactics which drove the title-holder into a corner, where the Briton continued to rain in a succession of body blows.
Canzoneri replied pluckily with well-directed swings and crosses, giving evidence that he was going for a knockout.
spectators.
2nd XI-Best Batting Average, A. R. Suffiod; Runner-up, E. Hip talla: Best Bowling Average, F. M. Arculli; Runner-up, A 5. Suffiad.
Tennis Prizes."
Tennis League.-8. A, Rumjahu. C. 4. L. Rumjaha, J. 8. A. Cur From, 1. M. A. Razack (absent), A. A. Rumjahn, A. R. Minu and H. D. Rumjahn.
Mixed Doubles League-S. A. C. A. L. Rumjahn and Mrs Runjahn and Miss R Rumjan, McCaw, H. B. Ruinjahn and Mr. Gall.
Singles. Championship.-C. A. L Rumjaha (Winner); J. A. Cas
umbhoy (Runner-up).
Doubles Championship.-S. A. Rumjaha and A. H,Rumjahn (Winners). C. A. L, Kumjahn and 3. A. Cassambhoy (Runners. upl
Singles Handicap.-A.II. Madar (Winner); C. A. L. Rumjalin (Baner-up).
Doubles Handicap.-S. A. Rum-
OFFICIALS,
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matron of honour was Mrs. T. Spary, who was dressed in mauve printed georgette
Mr. Vi Labrum carried out, the duties of "best man." A largely attended reception followed at 4, Wing Lok Buildings, Kowloon, where Mr. and Mrs. Simpson_re- ceived hearty congratulations from their many friends.
The honeymoon is, being spent at Taipo, 'the bride's going-away cos- Lume being of green_georgette and lace, made by Mde. Betty.
LOWER PRICES FOR SUGAR.
DECLINE IN FUTURE AND STOT POSITIONS."
New York, April 17-Suger prices eased to still lower levels in the trading on the New York Rugar and coffee exchange to-dny. At the close the spot raw sugar price was quoird 1.28, on a Cuban basis, from yesterday's plore at 1.30.
1.24
The futures positions also wers jahn and Gubarchan Singh (Win-fractionally off. Following are the nors); C. A. L. Rumjahn and Dr. closing raw sugar futures price
quotations, on a Cuban basis: 1, et Arculli (Runners-up).
Month... April 16. April 17. May
1.25 1.34 September 1.42 December January March Spot
Mr.
President. Mr. A, el Arculli. Vice-Presidenta. Sirdar Sahib Mohinder Singh; Mr. Sirdar Khan, Reception Committee.-Dr. H. el Arculli, Mr. Bisher Singh, Mr. The men mixed it freely in the Badan Singh, Mr. MR. Deb, Mr. third round, until the deciding. A. R. Ismail, Mr. R. Nazarin, punch, from which. Berg gallantly, Khan Sahib Nawab Khan, Mr. H. but in vain, strove to rise, amidst D. Rumjahn, bir A. G. Suffiad, a terrific uproar from the 11,000 Mr. M. P. Madar, Mr. R. M. Oman Katar Singh, Mr. Mahan Prominent people at the ringside Singh, Me A. H-Rumjehn, Mr. included Mr. Anton Cermak, newly-H T. Barma, Mr. A.. H. Madar. elected Mayor of Chicago, Max Judges-Dr. H. al Areulli, Me. Schmeling, world's heavyweight R. Nazarin, B. S. Mohinder Singh. champion, Young Btribling, promin- Timo-keepera.Mr. M. Y. Adal, ont heavyweight contender, and the Mr. A. R. Dalish. Chairman of the National Boxing Starters-Mr. R. M. Omar, Mr. Association, besides hundreds of M. R. Deh. Chicago Society people.
Berg has only been beaten once previously in America by Billy Petrolle, in 1928.
HOCKEY.
X.M.C.A. II, E CHEERO CLUB.
Handicappers. Mr. Diaben Singh, Mr. A. Rahuin, Mr. K. M. Omar. Working Committee. Mr. M. A Khan, Mr. AR.. Minu, Mr. Natha Singh, Mr. A. M. Rumjabn.
Sports Hon, Scoretary. Mr. R. 31. Omar.
Concert and Dance.
In the evening there was an im prompte concert followed by a Playing at King's Park on Saturdance Among those contributing day the scound string of the to the programine were Micky's Y.M.C.A drew with the CheeroMelody Makers," who put the whole Club, onch side scoring two goals. gathering in happy mood with a The homo team drew first blood few lively selections. Members of through J. J. Ferguson and led by the band also contributed piano,
Bingle goal throughout the rest of violin and saxophone solos. the first half Early on resumption Dascing was indulged in the the Cheoro Club equalised and soon Club's ball and the popularity of afterwards led by two goals to ang the band was once again emphasised. The YM.C.A. forwards at this by the fact that the ballroom was stago put in some very hard work crowded while encores ware demand- Gewell and Mrs. Piercy (owe 1/0), and H. Praught scored the equalised time and again. The party did A. D. Hamphreys and Miss er, The result was a fair indica-not break up till the small hours of
the morning."* Thomas.
Final
Handicap Singles " B.!!
Mixed Doubles..
Final.
tion of the run of the play......
July
1.33
1.40 1.49. 3.49
1:51
1.50
1.57
1.50
1.30 1.25 Trading was only moderately active with the volume of raw sugar sales totalling 27,850 tons as against a volume of $0,250 tons yesterday.
EXCHANGE RATES.
{BRITISH WIDELESS VERVICE-]
Paris New York Brussels.... Geneva Amsterdam Milan Berlin.....
Rodoy, April 25.
....... 124.32)
4.80 3732
3405
23.23
-12.091
02.021
Stockholm
20.40) 18.14
Copenhagen
18.10
Celo
18:10
34.58
193 48.55
108,25 375 817
3
Vietna Prague Helsingfors... Madrid Lisbon Athens
Bucharest
Rio
Buenos Aires.... Monteridoo ḥpom Bomlins
Shanghat, **
Yokohama... Silver (epot).... Silver (forward)
Hong Kong... cho
36 1/32 39
1/5 13/10
161
2/13/32.
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13 13/16
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