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Shanghai Tennis
TUESDAY,
> In the World of Sports
MR. KRENOV REGAINS WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Long Uphill Battle Against Mrs. Fletcher
"
Mes "Bill" Krenov, a veteran in tennis, recaptured the Shang Bai Ladies Slagles Champlonship, as she disposed of Mrs. R. Fletcher, champion of Hongkong in 1936, an the Association court by an un- usual score of 1-6, 6-0, 6-3.
The winner had a poor start and was very much upset by her opponent's tactics" of using soft shots in rallies. Time and again Mrs. Krenoy, became the victim of this, wily method of play. But beginning the second set, she suddenly went out in full ery and started to find ber range, diving deeply and accurately to allow the former Hongkong står no time to settle down. With the exception of several deuce games, the champion encountered little difficulty in coming through.
disliked sending the ball to her backhand and drawing her up in order to pass her.
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HOME FOOTBALL CHATTER
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Lawton Hits 'Ern.
If you want to and out who has the strongest shot in the game ast a goalkeeper.
George Tweedy, of Grimshy Town, has a definite opinion on the subject. "Without doubt,” sald Tweedy, Tom Lawton takes the prize. When we played Everton this season Lawton" scored twice, both shots from outside the penalty area. Each time I saw. him lift his leg to shoot but I might as well have been in bed. They were in the back of the net before I had time to move." writes
Home correspondent,
Talking of Everton reminds me also of the words of Hunter Hart.
"Each time Everton have either won the championship or
same
If
Up against a better player, Mrs, 30-40 before being passed at the had a good year we have been Metcher adopted a fine policy net.
able to play the same side week! A third douce game took place in after week. So far this season..we and continued to do what her rival
the fourth when some pretty ex- have been able to put the
The two side on the field every time. changes were witnessed. kept driving at each other and ran this means anything we're all net," from one side to another." Mrg. Krenov was more aggressive and STOKE WILL BE IN TRANSFER forced the play most of the time to at last build up a 4-0 advantage. She then followed it up with a The seventh and last 40-30 game. game ended at love and the match was tied at one set all in exactly thirty minutes time."
"The first set was successful as Mrs. Krenov was rendered helpless. The second set, how." ever, saw a change in the or- der of play. Ordinarily, Mrs. Fletcher appears to be in ne hurry to min kẻ thì t
MARKET
Watch for Stoke City figuring
the transfer market. No, it isn't Stanley-not yet. Despite the fact that the Pot- ters have enough triside men for Making one desperate stand
four teams they have so far order to crush her rival's game.
UP FROM 40-LOVE · .
falled to get the correct blend. Mrs. Krenuv started hitting on her
The outset of the third and de- Stoke are now going into the mar-- own account and opened up in
In spite of Mrs. eiding set was a gr.m fight as each (ket for another Inside man, an daring fashion. Fletcher's, cunning services, she broke the other's service until the experienced man who can banged across stunning shots from fourth game in which Mrs. Krenov,them in. all angles and got enough back to after. trailing love-40. came back, to garner five.points in approved take the first game ufter deuce.
lashtor and turn the tide of bat- tle from what should, have been 2-all to 3-1.
STUBBORN EESISTANCE
Mrs. Fletcher served Serving the "sechid game, the uphill nghter drove with unfailing to win the fifth and bring the good length. Mrs. Fietcher gave score to a difference of one game stubborn russtance and retrieved but she could not make any head- several fine, shots but, ber efforts way until after 5-2. were not enough to fast a second
Going into the ninth game and
In the third the ultimate leading by 5-3, a lot of excitement deuce.
Fletcher loser was love-40 behind before was aroused when Ms. she again put up à determined saved match point three times, struggle in which she caught, up to once at 30-40 and twice at deuce.
LOCAL YACHTING COLONY GOLF
RESULTS
LADIES' FIRST SERIES
True-Blue-sailed by Mrs. C J Waddell, was first in the "A" Class and Winkkis (Mrs. McClatchie) gained first place in the “G.” “T” and "Y" Classes in the 1st Ladles First Series, of the Royal Hong- kong Yacht Club, sailed yesterday afternoon.
Detalled results were as follows:
"A" Class Started at 14.40
Finished Corr Pos. Pts. 16.56.31 16.56 51 3 256 Artemis
(Miss M. Whitham).
16.53.37 16.53.37
played at Fanling:-
Ol Course
nim.
9.20 P H. Scoones and
י
p.m.
J. J. Basto 1.00
9.25 S. H. Dodwell and
SHELAEFF IN TRAINING-
"crack
San Francisco, Oct. 8. Andre Shelaeff, 18-year-old welter-weight champion of the Orient, who arrived here last week preceded by the largest wave of ballyhoo accorded any ' Far Eastern fighter since Pan- cho Villa, began training to day as the Arst step of his American campaign...
San
witness the youth's first workouts
pressed.
one
EIGHTH EXTRA RACE
MEETING
SNAPSHOT TAKEN at the Eighth Extra Race meeting held at
Happy Valley. (Photo by Lelta).
OCTOBER 18, 1938.
Shanghai Bowlers Have Narrow Win
2
Visiting the Kowloon Football Club Yesterday afternoon, a✯ Shanghai rink came very near to being held to a tie when the Football Club, on the last head, came to within a shot, of the Shanghai total of 21.".
The Shanghai team comprised Messrs. B. 1. Swartech, A. M. Gutierrez, 1. M. C. Lopes, and J. W. Brierley (skip). The Kowlook Club were represented by R. Hall. D. Chittenden. T. Fergussen, änd W. V. Field (skip).
Opening with five shots on the
first head, Shanghal led seven-nil
on the second head, eleven-three ADVERTISEMENT
on the seventh head, nnä Afteën- seven on the eleventh head:
The KF.C. rallfed at this point with three shpts on the 12th head. Scoring three singles. they came within two shots of Shanghai an the 15th head
On the sixteenth head Shanghai scored four, leading 19-13. The K.R.C. rink rallied with a two, a
two one, and another
shots to
',
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE NINTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY reach within one point of their op- VALLEY on SATURDAY, 220 ponents with two heads to play. October, 1938, commencing at
Then Shanghal scored two.
2.00 p.m.
LEONARD CRAWLEY WINS leading 21-18. The KF.C. scored
TWO MORE TROPHIES
Medal Day At St. Andrews
L G. Crawley, who in the spring won the May competi- tion for the Silver Cross, play- ed splendid golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews re- cently to win two mora trophies of the Royal and Ancient Club, With an almost perfect round of 12 Crawley won the Royal (King William IV) Medal and, with his aggre- gate of 145 for the Spring and Autumn meetings, the George Glennie Medal.
There were 27, scratchings from an original entry of 180. For a long while P. G. Talt led the field with 75, but the best scores came late in the day.
was
There
20 extraordinary Arish to the day, for I.A. de H Isle, partnered by his brother, and one of the last players to finish, needed two 's for a round
of 70.
R.
Allan and Mr. C. L. P. Grace. and accompanied by wine Auchterlonie, the former .open champion and present profes- sional to the Royal and Ancient
Club.
Auchterlonie teed the ball and With minimum
A
of dourish, Colonel Sutherland drove of to the accompaniment of the roar of the old cannon, fired by Mr. F Warnes, volunteer coastguard. Several hundred spectators watched the ceremony.
Tottenham Beat Southampton
in the game.
Southampton's
outside
two on the last head, losing 21-20.
DETAILED SCORES Detailed scores were:-
SHANGHAI
Head Shots Total
1
The first Bell, will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
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MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of sich meeting in such a manner as to" he readily identified, wa
K. F. C.. Head Shots Total
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1
5
2
"A 2
7
3
1
1
3
T
"4
4
8
5
5
1...
9
9
11.
11
14
14
and
15
15
for
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15
15
19
17
19
18
19
19
20
21
21
21
9
10
11
12
3
13
14
2
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CLUB HOCKEY TEAMS
to-morrow and
Reed, N. Whitley; V. W. L. Bcues,
on Friday: "
Gentlemen
Badges admitting Non-Mem bers to the Members' Enclosure Club Rooms at $5.00 and $3:00 for Ladies (Both including tax) Are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the per
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senal or written application of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors Intro duced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.
The Secretary's Office, Ist" floor, Exchange Budin (Tel. | 27794) will close at 12 NOON,
Tillins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are
By Order,
SPROSTON'S DISPLAY
Tottenham Hotspurs achieved Francisco sports writers,
At the 17th he was over the all that could be hoped for in their curiosity aroused by tales of Shelaeff's prowess penned by lead-green and took six, which left securing both points on Southamp- him needing a four to tle with ton's ground recently, though I
The following teams have been ordered in advance from the No. ing sports writers of Shanghal and Crawley. Lye appeared to hit his cannot imagine that Mr. Peter chosen to represent the Hongkong Boy (Telephone 21920). CHAMPIONSHIP Manila, turned out in a body to last drive perfectly and the
Club ball MeWilliam found the mariner of Hockey Despite the fact that his drills was seen to pitch on the middle this
success wholly satisfying. Friday:
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE} writes a Home correspondent. 1st XI versns H. M. S. Suffolk The following is the draw for were confined merely to light work of the fairway.
But the ball was not found and. Southampton's keen quick-tack on the Club ground at 5.15 p.m. The price of Admission to the the Amateur Championship of the followed by a session on the heavy
playing another from the
Public tee, ling, quick-raiding side had the to-morrow ;-
Enclosure is $1.00 golf clubs of Hongkong. to be bag, writers were considerably in Lyle took six for the hole and so Spurs in trouble at several stages
V. M. Benwell: F. H. Stokes, including Tax, for a Persons, 7. Reed; E. J. D. Lowe, W. Ain-luding Ladies, and is payable "The kid certainly has some Anished with 74.
This won for him the Gold medal New thing," said
of them as
What would satisfy Tottenhäm Course Shelseif whipped a six inch right for the second best scratch score was the work of Sproston. Had T. Whitley, G. E. Divett (Captain), at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors
Silver Boomerang for the Osman.
B. Bickford, V. Bond.
In Uniform are admitted "Hall deep into the leather bag with an The explosive smack. "I wouldn't have best handicap return was won by left, met any lesser back he might Lower Deck on the Club ground
"A" XI versus H. M. S. Medway Price. wanted to be on the receiving end Park with 84-1371.
well have turned the game in The best scratch scores were:favour of the home side. Even of that one."
L G. Crawley, 72 (wins Royal Sproston had often to take the schnabel; W. A Reed, J. D. H. F. Shields; F. H. Stokes, W.
C. B. BROWN, medal); I. A. de H. Lyle 74 safe rather than the constructive Lowe, W. Brown; W. C. Spencer,
Secretary. (wins gold medal) P. G. Tait, ne. I do not think many wing. W. L Scues, G. E. 75 Lieutenant-Colonel
Divett Hong Kong, 17th October, 1938. G. men will force him so frequently (Captain). KA Bidmead, I. P. Underwood, 76; J Lto put the ball out of play. Jenkins. 70; R. B. How, 76; D
Southampton did not take the Kvle, 77: W. B.L. White'aw. defeat to heart: After all, they 3. E Cradock-Hartood. 78: G. faced rivals who are admittedly Muckle, 19 J. Cameron Conn.
the among
strongest in the 79; R. Crawfurd-Benzon. 19;
division, with reserves in goal, at 19: Aheus Everard, 80: Gor- CHESS. Entries Close for Kowloon don Simpson, 80 W. B. Torrance,
Chess Club Tournament, 8 pm, 80 Colóniel A. R. Moodle, GOLF-Women's Medal Competi-J. R. S. Waterson, 80.
tion (New Course, Fanling).
Assn. A. W. Ramsey 1.00 MEETINGS. — Badminton
Executive Committee; Hongkong F.C., 6 p.m.; Kowloon Chess Club Peninsula Hotel 5.30 p.m. |SWIMMING.--Mixed
#
F. E. A. Remedios" 1.05
9.30 E. J. R. Mitchell and
A. J. Dennis 1.10
Sporting
Fixtures
TO-DAY
A. E. Lissaman 1.25 BOWLS-Shanghal v. Police. 3 J. H Nook, 19; W. A. ¡Blevwright right-back, and at centre forward..
9.35 F. Groves and
J.
W. Ahern 1.15
Eve
2 289
9.40 8. J. H. Fox and
(Mrs. Bader
W. A. Stewart 1.20
Joss
17 18.10 17.16.10 10
81
9.45 D. J. Cümore and
(Mrs. MacMillan)."
Chill
(Mrs.
17 04.37 17.04.37:7 Stanton),
144
New 324 Course
a.m.
Old Course
p.m.
Kittiwake 1704.21 17.04.27 8 169
(Miss 2. M. Klik),
9.20 Co. F. King and
True Blue 18.51.30 16.51.30 1
(Mr. J. Waddell
Painte
++
Lady 17.05.53
(Miss S. Hall53 100 3.25 T. A. Pearce and
Jean
p.m.
They scored first, a swift right- 80wing raid catching the defence ati fault and giving Brophy (reserve leader) a simple short-range shot in three minutes; and there were several occasions when Totten- ham's goal escaped as much by luck as by skill. drove
NEW DR. AND - A. CAPTAIN St. Andrews' ciddles under- rated the prowess of Colonel H. H. Sutherland, whó himself into office as captain the Royal and Ancient Golf Club In succession to the Duke of Kent.
E. Badick 1.05
9.30 R. Young and
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T. D. Paton 1.10-
9.35 J. B. Mackle and
Swimming, in Európean YMCA, Swimming Pool
of
A. Lopes 1.15 9.40 E T. McMullen and
TO-MURROW"
64
17 63.38 17,05.38 5 196 Mrs. V, Cowland). La Lisa 17.05.18 17.05.48
(Mrs. M. I. Johnstone),
10.59.58 18.59.58 4 225 Koala
(Miss M. Corrigan). ?) 597 Redshank 11.85:10 17.95.38 11
(Mrs. M. Luce). «» lgh & *9* Classes Started
Сту
121
Q.C. -
AVENGE DEFEAT
16.58.52.165821 169
(Mra. O. Pratt).
McClatchle
16.5941 16,5041 "Crayhill Wilson). and Owl-BNP ***
NEW JAVELIN RECORD
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They clustered on the fairway.
'Spurs had their fine patches. One came near the end of the first half and, brought their two goats, Willie Hall having a foot behind both.
his
O. E. C Marton 1.20 BADMINTONYM.C.A. Badmin some of them quite close to the
W. Hall "caught Bahbridge ton in the West Lounge. All leeing ground, but the Colonel napping, I thought, with Day.
hit a perfect shot over the heads swerving shot from the edge of BOWLS Intérport Bhanghal of the cadd'es, who wheeled round the penalty area that gave 'Spurs
Hoogkong (Civil Service C.0.), and chased the ball which was their second goal. "3 p.hi.
caught by James Bpittal. RUGBY.-Club "A" v. an Army XV. He caught it on the bounce and
(Club), 5.15 p.in.
walked back smiling, tossing the ball in his hand before doting. his cap and presenting the
The first lecture on Hockey to the new captain,
umpiring will take place in the The reward, after congratula-
Main
thie Hall of
European tions and a shake of "the hand YMCA on Thursday, October 20 from Colonel Butherland, was the at 6.30 p.m. This lecture is open
to all Services and Civilians.
In a fiendly hockey match on the Radio ground yesterday Queen's College, avenged their previous defeat at the hands of he Elts Kadoótle Indian School, | winning" by “two goats to: rhift:
The first half a Very dull, both sides failing to score. On the re- spmption Queen's College took the lead through Khan Mohammed. G, Singh scored the College's second goal just a few minutes before the anal whistle.
for
* Benátok ou Nikkanen, the Final Thiele, câtablished a new World record for
The outstanding players the fiveth throw to-day with AZ effort of 187 metre, 'Bending Queen's College were 0. Singh own previous world"da 57 77.87 while the losers were best served
by M.-Afzal, Métres. "Reuthera
gut cap on fong voted pangs
1:44
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THURSDAY, OCT. 20 BADMINTON-YMCA. Badmm. ton. In the West Lounge, 8.30 р.л.
BOWLS-Bhanghai y Kowloon
0.0., 3 pm.
ball
HOCKEY LECTURE
►
PUNCH SCRATCHED
¡customary golden sovereign.
Colonel. Sutherland, a. left-hand- › FRIDAY{"OCT. 21
ed golfer the first, within living BOWLS-Shanghai v. Indian R.C., memory to hold the office-was
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