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AN EPIC STRUGGLE
"S.A's." Close Call
An eple struggle took place in the quarter anals of the local tennis singles lille between Paul Kong, ex-China Davis Cup star, and S. A. Rumjahn, present holder yesterday on the Hong Kong Cricket Club, stand court, when the former was defeated in three hard fought sets, by 6-2, 5-7, 4-6.
The court craft of both players was of a high order, and in the first set, there was only one play- er on view, and that was Paul Kong. He vollered with superb Judgment and had "Sirdar”
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BOWLERS
DISAGREE
How Many Heads Should Be Played
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The question whether, in the Open Pairs Championship, the preliminary rounds should be played up to 15 heads and the semi-finals and final up to 21 heads or that the Championship should continue to be played under the existing conditions, was the subject of great argu- ment yesterday evening at the First Council Meeting of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Associa tion. Mr. Tacchi, the Presiden: of the
ed by the Hon. Secretary Mr. Hosking.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1936.
GOLFERS
AND THE GAME
America's Curtis Cup Team
London, March 10.
inter-county. match at Pollok, They will lead Stirlingshire and Glasgow in what may well be a needle" match, for neither team has been beaten, although Glas- gow has dropped a point to` Ayr- shire.
While the Ladles' Golf Union are being roundly rated for their misguided passion for secrecy in the selection of trial teams for the Curtis Cup match at Gleneagles Hotel in May, the United States Golf Association (which controls Interest in the result of the all phases of golf in America- whole match will be subordinated wo-to the outcome of the top game, amateur, professional, and men's have selected the team Thomson and M'Lean "have not which will represent America in met in serious conflict since the
dent.
CONFIDENT M'LEAN
I have not played with Thomson
DOG-OWNERS FINED
FRIENDLY SOCCER
or seen him play for many weeks. Batch Of Convictions Volunteers' Team To
Own
Several Europeans appeared be- fore Mr. Q. A, A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday in answer to dog summons
destroyed, as it had created a cuisance by continual barking. It was given him by a friend. A fine of $15 was imposed.
Mrs. Rowe of No. 43 Granville Road, was summoned for having two bitches and a dog without
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Meet The Army
Spr. W. Fogwill (Corps Engi- neers); Spr. G. Everest (Corps En- gineers), Pte. V. A. Costa (Corps Infantry); Gnr. A. Hussain (Bat- tery L Sec.). Pla. K. W. Farrow (M.G. COF). Spr. J. M. Boyd (Corps Engineers); L/CPL.B. T. Gosano (Corps Infantry) Gnr. D.
but not very long ago I did play with M'Lean and was vastly im- pressed with the improvement in his play. His driving was, per
A grand football match between haps, no longer than it ever was
representative teams from the and his iron play and putting no Mr. J. G. Meyer of No. 225 Prince Army and H.K, Volunteer Defence more deadly, but his attitude to Edward Road was summoned for Corps will be played on the Hong the game was different. He was having a dog, without a muzzle in Kong Football Club ground on Fri-"
Cameron Road on March 18, De-day, April 10. Kick off 3.30 p.m. completely confident in his
fendant admitted guilt, but sald The following have been select- ability-and that state of mind was one into which he never eh-that the animal had since beened to represent the HKV.D.C. tered all last year.
This year he has already had notable sucesses. He has some won both his county matches (al belt he was somewhat fortunate not to lose to Walter MLeod at Old Ranfurly), and in partnership with W. Campbell he beat the two The Americar. team includes all year, when Thomson repeated the Canadian professionals last week licences. Mr. Rowe who appeared J. Leonard. (Battery L. Bec.), Pte. the best women golfers in America victory which he won in the final at Western Galies with a display for his wife, said that he was G. J. White (No, 3 Coy.), Gnr. B.
Championship of accurate golf in a blustery wind obliged to plead guilty. the Scottish
L Strange (Battery A. Sec.), Gur. which commanded the admiration He was under the impression B. 1. Bickford (Battery A. Sec.) earlier in the season.
that dog licences were renewable | Captain.. Both were in grand form on both of all who were there to behold.
Thomson, by contrast, has been in June similar to motor car occasions, and if Thomson proved. the better man then, it does not uneven in performance. He halved follow that he will make it "three st county match and lost his second although defeat by W. in a row on Saturday.
Campbell is no disgrace' for any- MLean to-day is a much Atterone), and he is admittedly a slow never reaching his best man than he was six months ago. starter,
Mr. J. W. Cooper, of No. 903 Then he was on the verge of & until April or May.
Nathan Road was also summoned But he is always confident when ; for having a dog without a licence. nervous and physical breakdown. Now he is fitter than ever before, opposed to M'Lean, "and he must The police officer mentioned that and playing every whit as well as remember, too, that on his last the last licence was taken out in he has ever done.
public appearance at Pollok te won 1934. A fine of $5 was imposed. the Glasgow Amateur Champion- ship. The course suits his long hitting, and he can wander with freedom once he gets past the fourth hole.
manoeuvred time and again. As Asscelation took the Chale support that match. writes a correspor-final of the Irish Open Amateur Championship at Portrush last the games progressed it was ap parent that Paul Kotig possess- ed one weakness-overhead, and "S.A." taking advantage of this played his opponent with lobs that saw Paul Kong. committing serious blanders.
A GALLANT FIGHT To the loser it must be recorded that he put up a gallant fight, against a younger opponent. After the first set was over, Kong looked the more tired of the two, and when . A. Rumjahn levelled the sets by capturing the second, it seemed that he would have an In the third and easy passage final stanza. However this was not the case. Kong actually went into a three-one lead, and then just at the crucial moment, he develop ed cramp in the right thumb. A stop was called for a few minutes before Kong could resume. Kong at this moment was leading 40 Hove, but resumption saw him lose touch and "S.A." clinched the duce game after
called. Was Thereafter "S.A." tevelled the set at three all, and eventually ran out the winner by 8-4.
THE PLAY
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
The
except three-Miss Virginia van next item on the agenda was the wie. Miss Helen Hicks, and Miss "Babe Didrickson. Miss van Wie has emulated Miss Wethered and
d scussion of matters relating to the Annual General Meeting and
retiring from
competitive golf
In this matter it was stated by the her compatriot, Bobby Jones, by Hon. Secretary that the sum of $50' had been given to the Chil- aren's Playground Association. for which a letter of thanks had been rece ved
sen
Circulars had also beer.
out to all the Clubs in con- nection with the violation of the rules and the widths of the bowl- ing greens.
The elect on of a sub-committee was then proceeded with and the. following gentlemen were elected: The President and Hon. Secretary. Messrs. da Silva, Jones, Areulli and Ramsay.
The League entries, as put up at the last meeting, were approved
and April 25 was the date fixed for the commencement of the League fixtures
Arrangements were discussed as to the playing of the game in England. Mr. Hosking said thas Mr. Beer was at present at Home and that he had expressed the willingness to take over the cap- tainship of the team should he be raked. Mr. Beer is willing also do the secretarial work for the team and when. Mr. A. W. Bradbury reaches England, to resign the
when she was at the peak of her fame and performance. After be- ing runner-up in the American Women's Championship in 1928
both times and 1929,
to Miss Glenna Collett (now Mrs. Vare) she came into her own by winning championship in successive years from 1932 to 1934..
the
of
That means that Thomson will have to be on his best behaviour. MYSTERIOUS PERSONALITY
A drive pulled into the flanking Miss Helen Hicks, of "Oom Pah" trees or sliced into one of the fame, has declared herself a pro-many coverts, which worry" the fessional, and now designs clubs inaccurate bitter on Pollok, will be for women golfers. fatal, for MLean is now in his and clothes Miss Didrickson is a somewhat most ruthless mood, determined to mysterious personality, an Olympic regain the position as unchallenged swiraming champion, who has leader of amateur golf not chly never admitted that she is a pro- in Scotland but in Britain. fessional golfer, but who, has been debarred from competing ..io American competitions.
She is probably the longest hit- ter in women's golf, having been credited with drives alongside and even past the best that Gene Sarozen could despatch.
S. A Rumjahn was consistent throughout except in the first set which saw him out manoeuvred by an aglie and smart opponent. S.A." during the set made serious mistakes and paid heavily when the set was wrested from him, at 6-2.
In the second stanza Rumjahn captaincy in his favour, that is if she had socketted her tee shot to
ran into a three one lead. but Kong staged a recovery and drew the gimes level at three ́ ́ail. Thereafter the games were taken on service until 5-5 was called when Rumjahn broke throught his op- ponent's service and clinched his own to win the set at 7-5.
A light drizzle fell during the opening games of the third and final set, and appeared at first as if it would interrupt the games. Light during the period became definitely bad. However the rain kept off and the light improved slightly to see Kong go into a three-one lead. Then when lead- ing 40 love, he had the misfortune to develope cramp, and lost the set to "B.A" after a short rest was 'called.
Rumjahn took the next set to fead at 4-3, but Kong retaliated raith superb placing and neat vollering.
With the holder leading at 3-4, Kong led 30-15 with a fine volley that left his opponent standing. Then with Rumjahn leading 40-30 Kong again brought of a Killer at the net with a neat volley, and brought the game to duce..
Rumjahn kept a cool head and placed his shots with fue judg- ment and with the score at ad- vantage in his favour a long rally took place, which eventually ended with Kong driving.out. Thus an exciting, and highly entertaining tennis match ended with the holder one step nearer the coveted trophy.......
AIRSHIP ON HOMEWARD JOURNEY
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Rio de Janeiro, Apr. 0. The giant airship, Field Marshal her von Hindenburg. started on return voyage this morning....
Dr. Eckener, the veteran com- mander, is aboard, thus disposing the rumours that he was not re- turning to Germany.
It is anticipated that the airship will arrive home on Friday- Reuter's Bulletin Bervice.
GREAT GOLF VICTORY FOR HORTON SMITH
Augusta deo. Apr. B
-Horton Smith, winner in 1934, won the Augusta National goir tournament here to-day when he aggregated 2085 for the four rounds. His figures were 74, 71, 68, and 72. Harry Cooper with returns of 70, 67, 71, 78, and a total of 286 was placed second, while Gene Sara-
Mr. Bradbury would be willing to assume the post,
the Council It was agreed by that Mr. Beer be asked to be the captain and if he wishes then he could hand the position over to Mr. Bradbury later...
I should have liked to see her at Gleneagles Hotel. If by chance
the thirteenth or fourteenth hole on the Queen's course she would have had no difficulty in recover- ing her ball from the lochan.
Even without" these three players.. the American team is very formid- able-at least on paper. Mrs. Glenna Collett Vare, who won the far American Championship as back as 1922 (which it is most un- gallant of me to recall) and first competed in our Women's Cham- planship at Troon three years
YEAR'S COMPETITIONS The competitions for the year were then discussed and, in this that the mater it was decided tournaments and competitions of last year be continued. As regards the International Tournament it later, is again captain, and the was suggested that the entries be most dangerous open until the end of the latter vader.. part of the season
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She has some very akiiful Heut- This suggestion was duly disenants under her command in the persons (some very charming) - of cussed and carried.
Miss Charlotte Glutting, who beat Miss Enid Wilson in America; Mrs. Cheney, the last American survivor in the British Championship at Saunton four years ago: Mrs. Marion Goldthwaite, arid.
As a token of the apprev ation of the Association to the members of the team which won the Explin Cup in England last year, Mr. R. Basa suggested that something in the form of a badge be given to the team....
Mr. Maughan agreed with the proposal and suggested that some- hng small such as a replica of the Cup be tendered.
It was passed, however that they be given a League badge.
Miss
Miley, the last named havlug a great reputation in America,
SCOTTISH CANDIDATES
One very interesting visitor will be Miss "Patty" Berg, who, at the age of 17. last year reached the HOW MANY HEADS
final of the American Women's The next suggestion by Mr. Basa Championship, lostng by only 3 that the matches in the Open and 2 to Mrs. Vare. A match be- Pairs Championship he limited to tween Miss Berg and Miss Jessie 15 heads in the preliminary rounds Anderson (who will surely defy the and that in the final 21 heads LG.U. ban of secrecy and be should be played. caused much argument
"
Mr. Jones asserted that to alter the rules, a general meeting must be called. He also stated that the rules of the EBA. say that the Pairs Competition must be played
for 21 heads.
chosen for the
British team) would make interesting watching, för Miss Anderson is herself still a mere girl.
It would be idle, as well as un- chivalrous to the LCU. to try at this early day to forecast the British tear, but Scotland will On the latter point Mr. Maughan
have at least three representatives disagreed and pointed out that
in the side, of that I am sure. the rules of the E.B.A. aperta.n
Miss Anderson, after her success- only to international competition.
Mr. Ramsay put forward the ful tour in Australia and New Zea suggestion that the clubs be con-land, can hardly be left out. Mrs. suited with, and that the members Scotland, although she is really J. B. Walker, whom we claim for
of the clubs be circularised by the secretaries and that the resultant Iirah, and who is one of the opinions be put before the Connd very few really first class iron.
for a decision on the matter.
The point theu, arose, as to whe- ther the resultant vote wou'd be that of the club or of the indivi- dual members. It was discussed to some great length and when finally put to the Council it was carried that the vote be that of the clubs.
An item of business regarding the printing of the fixture cards was then agreed to, after which the meeting was declared closed.
ven 78, 7, 72, 70, total 287, was well down the list of returns with
rounds of 78, 78, 73, and 77, aggre- Bobby Jones failed to produce gating 300 anything like his old form and was Leuter.
players among women, would
make a perfect partner for Miss Anderson. And either. Mrs. Holm or Mrs. Greenlees would make an excellent third.
That, of course, does not leave much room for English players like the sisters Barton, Miss Wanda Morgan, Mrs. Clarke, Miss Phyllis Wade, Miss Johnson, and Miss Fishwick, or for clever Miss Rieben, of Wales, or Miss Tiernan, Ireland's youthful "hope." Now that I con over the list I can almost torgive. the L.G.V. their trepidation.
Jack Lean will be wondering whether "third time's lucky" will prove true on Batarday when he meets Hector Thomson in the
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A bad start on Saturday will put him in the toils, and Mean is the last golfer in the world to "let up" If M'Lean wins on Saturday he may well be unbeatable all sea- son-and I think that he will win.
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licences. He had since obtained E. J. Suya (Corps Infantry W. licences for each of his animals Knox (M.G, Coy.). E C. Drown A fine of $10 was imposed covering | (M.G, Coy.). all the offences.
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Mr. A. W. D. Eea of No. 24 Cameron Road, was fined $8 for not having a licence for his animal, An amah who appeared on his behalf was instructed to tell her master that the fine must be paid within 24 hours.
A Japanese, Mr. Kojima of No. 7 Ashley Road pleaded guilty to
Linesman: Pte. V. White (M.G. Day.)
Mr. H. F. Scrutton, RN. of HMS. "Dorsetshire" has kindly offered to referee the match.
summonses relating to two "dogs without cences. The defendant said that he had obtained licences In August last, while the year be- fore he had obtained them in The police officer February. pointed out that the defendant. had similarly been fined last year for the same offence. A fine of 58 covering the two summonses was imposed.
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