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LOCAL TENNIS
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1933.
CASSUMBHOY REACHES
REACHES FINAL OF
·M.
OPEN SINGLES
W. LO BEATEN IN STRAIGHT SETS
YOUTHFUL PLAYER-GIVES- BRILLIANT EXHIBITION
WILL "SIDAR" BEAT HIS CLUB- MATE IN FINAL?
(BY SALADIN).
BY defeating M. W. Lo on the Stand Court yesterday in straight 2013, 1-4, 6-3, 6-2, in the semi-final of the Open Singles Cham- pionship of the Colony, J. A. Cassumbhoy has thus qualified for the final to engage his club minde, S. A. Rumjaha on Tuesday, March 21:
In advancing into this select position for the first time in his career, Caszumbhoy has every reason to be satisfied with the remarkable progress he has made this season, as at the beginning of the tournament not even his most optimistic supporters enter.
·tained hopes of seeing him la the dual. He is to be congratu lated, on his fide achievement, which is a spectacular one, fade more impressive by the fact that be has not lost a single set so
LO ENTIRELY OUTPLAYED
J. A. CASSUMBHOY
who enhanced his reputation by - qualifying to meet S. A. Rum jahr in an All-Indian Float in the Open Singles Champion.
ship of the Colony
adotermined stand, and cleverly outplayed the Indian in the next two games to level the score, but the Letter: asserting himself after this forged ahead by an all round aggressive exhibition against which Lo's game weakened. Cassambhoy assumed, control onwards and was never again seriously challenged,
FINALISTS PROSPECTS
On the form produced yesterday Cassumbhoy bida fair, to make a
SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGGER
To-day's Tournament
A FINE SPORTING GAME
The soren a side rugger tourua mont which has been organised by the Hong Kong Football Club takes place this afternoon on the Happy Valley ground. The tournament is under the patronage of H.E. Sir William Feel, and the proceeds will be devoted to local charities. The. -conditions of the tournament arais. follows:
Seven minutes each way. Half Time one minute. Final Ten ininutes each way. Half Time: Three minutes. Ten minutes to elapse between the last semi-final and the final. Extra time to be. played if necessary.
Seven, side rugger is one of the most interesting and quick moving! varieties of football, and provides an excellent spectacle for onlookers. In view of the admirable nature of the cause, it is hoped that sport- loving people will turn up in large numbers. All the Colony's rugger talent will appear, "without fail, and the Club "A" led by Dr. J. A. R. Selby, the famous international is favoured to win.
The draw for the various teams are dis follow-
S.W.B. "A" or H.M.S. Falmouth
H.K.F.C. "B".
H.M.S. Hemren “Á”-e. H.M.S.
bold attempt to capture the cham-Kent "A".
pionship. By his convincing suc 8th Destroyer Flotilla v. H.K.
ceasca over Lai Kwong Tam and F. "A".
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M. W. I.o, he has proved himself. H.M.S. Suffolk 2. Hong Kong TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL
to be a seasoned player, Bank.
The Teams.
The following are the teains:- S.W.B. "A-Lt. Crewe-Read,
Pte. Hoskins, Pt. 37 Jones, Cpl. Suter, L/C. Birch.
There was no doubt as to his short in length, but had the effect of very keen struggle to be seen in Lt. Martin (Capt.), Lt. Galletly, superiority over Lo yesterday. He gave a convincing exhibition worthy of a champion, and the only dis
Epointing feature was that. Lo
falled to extend him. The ex- champion, however, proved to be pub of form and, therefore, could not control his shots, which also of lacked sting, in consequence which his gune in general fell off. On the other hand, the Indian produced his best form. Showing no signs of nervousness, which in previous gensans ho had exhibited, he played with confidence, employ
M." WA LO
the
the 1829 Champion who lost yesterday in
semi-final against J. A. Cassumbhoy
worrying Lo who seemed reluctant to leave the base line. He timed his approaches to the net very smartly, and very often scored
points by fine overhead work,
48
Attacking Game.
a left handor, Cassumbhoy was a source of worry to Lo, whose buckhand cross court drives, which usually could keep his opponent subdued, supplied Cassumnbhoy with many opportunities of opening at tacks with forehand drives, and as shots not vary hie could sufficiently, it enabled Cassumbhoy tu maintain a steady attacking game. The Indian's backhand also Tuuctioned well, so that Le could not and any vulnerable spot in his cpponent's game,
Lo although obviously out of form put up a struggle in the pening stages of the match, and did not fall off until 3 all had been called in the second act. He rallied after being 0-1 down in the first
affected by nerves, and as his atroke production is slightly superior to Rumjahn's, I expect a
the final. Cassumbhoy has also the advantage of being a left hander which is bound to affect his chib- mate, who will have to play excep tionally well to retain the title. The new finalist can also enter the ecurt confident that his service is superior and the average pace of his shots faster than Rumjahn's.
The holder, however, is a clever strategist, who employs tactica to meet varying circumstances. This asset will probably play an import ant part in the Anal, as it might enable Tumjahn to break Cassum boy's game up. The former be sides can also rely on a better defence, which is capable of with. standing the constant barrage of attacking shots that Cassumbhoy sent over yesterday. Rumjahn is favourite hut Cassumbhoy is cap- able of bringing about a surprise,
RESULTS
Open Singles, Semi-final: J. A. Cassumbhoy beat M. W. Lu 6-4, 6-3, 6-2,
Several inatches were alto decid Bet, and by dint of some welled in the Club events, the results directed drives reduced the margin of which follow- 14-5. The struggle daring this stage produced the best standard of play of the day. The players engaged each other at hard driving base line duels, exploiting their placements in an endeavour to break the other's game, and put ting in some pretty shots. In the face of Lo's challenge, Cassumbhoy. ing fine forehand drives as his appeared slightly uncertain, but chief weapon of attack which kept after winning the tenth game to side of the court to the other. snatch the set at 6-4, he regained Lo continually on the run from one his confidence, and playing bril His placentents were consistently liantly he took the lead at 3-1 in
urate. They appeared a trifle, the following set.
HOME FOOTBALL
TO-DAY'S MATCHES
!
Rochdale Rotherham
Southport
York City
Club Championship. Waring beat Wood 6-1, 6-1. Handicap Singles "A." Garable beat Ride 6-2, 6-5, 3-4. Handicap Singles "B," Bishop beat Robb &-6, 6-4. Owen w.o. from Bryden.
Mixed Doubles. Patterson And Mrs. Stafford Emith w.o. From Capt, and Mrs. Салов. Zo, then made
r. Stockport Hull City 2. Darlingtor
1. Walsall
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
Aberdeen
The following matches are down Ayr Un.
for decision tō-day!--.
FIRST DIVISION
Aston Villa
Bolton
Chelsea
Huddersfield
Leicester Liverpool
v. West Brom.
P. Sunderland
Blackpool
v. Derby
v. Atscual
v. Manchester. C.
Middlesbro v. Birmingham
Newcastle
Portemouth
u. Wednesday.
v.. Everton
Sheffield U. J. Blackburn
Wolves
V. Leods.
SECOND DIVISION
Bradford
· Burnley
*Charlton
V. Fulbar
v. West Ham,
12.
Swansea
Grimshya 1. Southampton
Manchester U. v. Port Vale
Nott Forest"
Oldham
Plymouth
Preston
Etoke
Tottenham
v. Bradford C.
Bary
*
v... Chesterfield
v. Lincoln O.
21
Notts County
v... Millwall...
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
Aldershot
Brighton
Northampton
Swindon
Untod
Bristol R. 1. Clapton Orient Cardiff
Crystal Pal.. Brentford
Gillingham
Norwich.
QP. Tangere
Reading
Houthend
Watford:
Torquay Bournemouth Bristol City Newport
r. Coventry
Exeter City
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)
Hester
Tranmere
Halifax
v. Gateshe
Donioneter
lepools
Clyde
-Dundee- Falkirk
Motherwell
Hangers
St. Jostonje
St. Mirren
r. Morton
7. Partick
r. Hamilton
Cowdenbeath
v. Queen's Park
. Celtic
v. Hearts
v. Kilmarnock
. East Stirling.
3rd Lanark 17. Airdrie
RESULTS OF WEDNESDAY'S
GAMES
(THHOUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY)
The results of today's league and
LONDON, March 8.
cup games follow:-
F.A. Cup Stoplay
*Sunderland Derby
*After extra time.
Celtic
Scottish Cup Replays
Mothorwell' Hearth
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FANLING GOLF
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Old Course.. 4.28 a.m. R. g. W. Paterson and
C. E. Moore A E. Lassaman and T. Monaghan. GW. Tolmie and G. A. Leiper.
9.2%
13
0.36
11
9.40,
J. F. Robinson and L. A. Calcraft.
944, N. K. Littlejohn and G.
0.48
1
9.5211
9.Ké
10.00
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H. Bond.
A. H. Penn and F. Syme
Thomson.
R. R. Davies and D. 8. Robb.
C. W. F. Booker and R. U. Law.
A. McKellar and J. S. Dykes.
10.04
H. C. Hopkins and A. T. Lay. 10.08, H. G Wallington and
P. S. Grant.
D. Forbes and“. I. „H. Genre.
J. P. Sherry and Christie..
I Goldman and C. W
Bishop...
3 Albion Rovers 1.
8 Kilmarnock
10.12
2 Hiberniana
Q
Second Division First Division
10.10
10.90
2
10.24,
Col. Renshaw, and M. H Turner.
10:28
to.as
R. I. Cherrill and G. T. May, yo
CH Bradley and D Ellis.
10.30
Birmingham 3. Aston Villa Fulham
Burnley Manchester C. 2 Bolton
*
son..
9.52 Mrs Atkins and Mrs
Thomson, 3.A. and Mrs Shaw. #10.00
10.08 Miss Whimster and H. 10.40
N. Williamson, -10:10-
Mag Laing and Mrs. | 10.44. Bishop
Mrs. Clarks and G. G 10.49 10.24
Stopani Thomson. 10.39 E D. and Mrs. Mat-
thew
A ED MATTHEWS.
Secretary, R.H.K.G.C.
March 10,, 1933,
YR, Gordon and A. Cr 1. Bowker
•
H.M.S. "Falmouth"-Lt. Gill, S. B. A. Vastable, B. R. A. May, Surg. Lt. Bertram, Sub-Lt. Shaw, Mr. Williamson, and Lt. Whitfeld 1.(Capt).
Important Matches Down For Decisioni
CHINESE TEAMS MEET ON SUNDAY
The
H.K.F.C. "B"-J. J. Ferguson
programine of footbalt (Capt.), N. M. Cochrane, A.R. Cox, matches down for decision this A. W. Torrible, A. F. Walkden, Rafternoon and to-morrow, includes I. Cherrill, and C. Austin..
H.M.S. Hermes "A"-Lt. Mar tin, Lt. Padfield, Lt. Partridge, A. R. Ray. Lt.Cdr. Hubback (Capt.), E. B. A. Doggett and A. B. Brad- dick.
HAM,S Kent "A"-Pay.-Mid, Henderson, Mid. Finch-Noyes, I Bonham (Capt.), L.S. Dowden, Lt. (E) Morris, E.R.A. Arnold and A. B. McManus,bea
8th Destroyer Flotilla:-A. B. Wotton, A. B. Griffin, A. B. West A. B. Hall, Lt Beebee, Lt. Fisher (Capt.) and L. S. Woodgate..
HK.F.C. "A":-G, P. Lammert, R. H. Griffiths, A. F. Jenkins, J. A
the cream of the first division teams. Incidentally, these matches are of great importance, and the results may go a long way to solving the championship problem.
The Royal Artillery, League leaders will be opposed to St. Joseph's, and after their poor dis- play against the Lincolns last week, they will have to improve a lot. should they wish to come out vic torious: St. Joseph's, although their chances of winning the cham- pionship: are not so rosy as their opponents, are a strong team and will probably prove the stumbling block to the Gunners. If the Gun- R. Selby (Capt), J.; McElmeyers win this match, their pro W. E. Peers and D. McLellan.
H.M.S. Suffolk:-O.A. Forde, Aspects for the championship will be
doubled. B. Martin, A.B. Bower, Lt. Lock- ley (Capt.), A.B. Deykin, Lt. Hoare and Sub-Lt. Scarlett.
At Sookunpoo, the Borderers will H.K. and Shanghai Bank:-B. C. play the Lincolns. By virtue of Allan, W.H.B. Rigg, M.W. Tummer, their win over the League Leaders L.G. Robertson (Capt.), D.A. Cam-in their Shield match last week, the ming, J. H. Bradford and F. R. Lincolns should start favourite, but Burch:
on the other hand the Borderers also heat a strong team, in South China. The match will be
very hard fought one, and the result, which is difficult to forecast, will probably decide the runners-up position of the Championship.
Borderers Swamp H.M.S. Falmouth
30-0 VICTORY IN FIFTEEN
MINUTES
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THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING RACE MEETING. SUNDAY, 12th MARCH, 1888, The Macao Derby is the FIFTH Race at this Meeting, The First Race will commence promptly at 2.00 p.m. First Saddling Bell at 1.30 p.m. Y
ADMISSION:-Non-Members to Members' Enclosure 82...
Public Enclosure 40 Cts! Mombera MUST show their Badges to gain admittance. Ladies are cordially invited to attend the Races without charge. No Ladies Tickets will be issued,
Tifins, Teas and Refreshments will be obtainable at the Race Course
at reasonable prices.
See Steamship Notice for Special Sailings to.Macao.
HONG KONG RIFLE CLUB
Annual Subscriptions.. Will those members who have not
paid their subscriptions for 1933 kindly send same to Mr. W. J. Hattey, the Hon. Treasurer, at Kowloon Docks,
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Monthly Shoot,
The March monthly shoot will take place on Saturday, 18th March, 1033 and Sunday, 10th March, 1933 at 2.30 p.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. at Kowloon Tong.
Ranges 200 yards, 500 yards and
1 sighter and 7 to count at each
President's Cup.
On Sunday, South China, the nearest rivals to the Gunners for It is difficult to believe that in the Championship laurels will play ex yards. fifteen minutes play one team can the Chinese Athletic. Although the beat another by as many as 30 result should be in their favour, points in a seven-a-side rugger South China will have to go all out range. match, but this actually happened to beat their compatriote, who are yesterday when the Borderer's "A" capable of playing a really good game. The Athletics will turn out team met the H.M.8. Falmouth.
The Borderers asserted their su-without several of their regular periority from the cutest and Mar players who are at present in tin scored a try between the posts Shanghai, and this will prove a in the opening stages of the game great handicap to them. Hoskins had no difficulty in cosivert- ing.
Mr. B. Wylie has kindly present- ed a cup to the Club. This Cup is to be presented to the member with the highest aggregate at the monthly shoots over a period of six (6)
The Borderers kept pressing and In the Junior Divisions most of months. Details as regards condi. good understanding between the the matches are likely to be one-tions will be notified next month, halves and three quarters enabled sided. The most even match will be meanwhile it is urged that as many Crewe-Read to score the second try seen at King's Park where the Lin members as possible attend the club which was duly converted by Hoscolns will meet the Royal Air Force. kins. Before the interval Galletley. It will be remembered that last week monthly shoots. broke through to score once more the Airmen beat the Lincolns in the Hoskins making full points with the Junior Shield competition, and it resultant kick
will be no surprise thereford if they The second half proved to be a repeat the feat this afternoon al repetition of the first, Galletley though the Lincolns have a better scoring a try which was converted league record. followed by two more goals, the tries for which were scored by Crowe- Read.
The winners are the only team likely to give the Club "A" a good game in the semi-finals and final to be played to-day
F A Redmond and A2
B. Purves
R. A. Rodgers, and D'A Weatherbe. -
F H. Glover and J. Coulthart.
New Course./
9.31 m. N. J. and Mrs. Perrin 9.40, R. O. and Mrs. Webl
44X Atkins and X Thom {Onulinued on "Previous Onlurries);
YACHTING
6TH WHALERS RACE FOR RHKY.C, TROPHY
Course Channel: Rocks (P.); Kowloon Hock (P.).8, Mark on Line (3): 4, Ramsey Shoal (P),
Distance: 7 miles Started at 2
P.
**Whaler Finished Pn. pts. -Keppel empus à 45.31 - 1. 6.
Wishart
2.64.38 Kent (9) Wren
Kent (1) Medway (2)
:: -4,03,027 - B-72-
4.03.57 60NY
The programme is as follows:-
TO-DAY
Division L
St. Joseph's . Artillery Borderers v. Liticalns, Recreio . Navy.. Kowloon : Police
- Division II.
Club Lincolns. Artillery S. China "Athletic Eastern
Teung Tai Kowloon
Division Ta
Service Corps 1. Radio, Borderers v. Recreio, Taikoo Bignals. Lincolns v. Air Force. R Engineers. B. China Athletia v. St. Joseph's.
Will members please note that correspondence may be addressed to Mr. A. Chappelle, the Hon. Seo,
14 Widglock. Buildings, Kowloon,
or to the Ordnance Depot, Queen's Road
FINAL MATCH OF M.C.C. TOUR
240 FOR 4 AGAINST S. AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Mar. 10. The MCRC commenced the last match of the Australian tour, South Australia providing the opposition, at Adelaide this morning, ca
Winning the toss, Jarding elected bab first. At lunch they had ob tained 64 g for 1 wicket
At the close of play M.C. had scored 240 runs for wickets. Paynter 02
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