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TSUI YAN-PUI BEATS ELDER BROTHER TO WIN TENNIS CROWN
.BY "SERVER"
A new champion was crowned at the Stand Court yesterday when TSUI YAN-PUI won the last set 6-2 from his brother. Tsui Wai-pul, holder in 1936-38-39, in the final of the Open Singles. The match was a contingation from Wednesday when the scores stood at 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 4-6.
Though only one set was played (holders) and the Tsul brothers- the standard seen was by far the nighting for the Open Doubles title best in their meeting. Both play-at the Stand Court. A capacity ers revealed their true class in attendance is expected and it is local tennis by the many brilliant | hoped that the public will give shots that each put over and short their full support to swell the "as the set lasted Yan-pul's form Bomber Fund.
yesterday would take a lot of beat-
Ing.
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He was particularly deadly in his service, aceing, his brother on no less than four occasions where- As Wal-put double-faulted Ave times to his brother's twice. Wa pul tried to mix his game but found that his brother possessed a repertoire of strokes that equal- led his own.
K.F.C. BOWLS RINKS
The following will represent the Kowloon F. C. in the Lawn Bowls League tomorrow:-
SECOND DIVISION
A. Lapsley V. Attenza, V. Chit- With four aces and helped by tenden. W. Field (skip); C. Dow- two double-faults the younger man, A. Dand, T. Fergusson, W.
SPORTS & GENERAL
INTERESTING RACE EXPECTED IN
S'hai Race Club Spring Meeting
SHANGHAI, May 8 (Reuter) The following are yesterday's re- "sults of the Spring Meeting of the
Shanghai Race Club;-
1st Race Chukaza Stakes, 3/4 mile:-1. Cire's Cheerylight (I. H. House) 2. A. S. Henchman's Rye (C. Ericarnacao); 3. Winsome's The Blackpoll (H. J. Holden). Time: 1:30-2/0
2nd Race-Van Wong Doo Stakes, 9 furlongs:-1. Cire's Firinglight (F. Noodt); 2. Three Star's Colum- bus (A Noodt); 3. Buster's Busted Straight (G. P. Gram). Time: 2:22 11/5
3rd Race Austral Mallo Cup, 1/2-
BEAS RIVER PADDOCKS HANDICAP AT FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1941.
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There should be a very keen and close finish in the Beas River Paddocks Handicap for Australian ponies, over one and a half miles, at the FIFTH EXTRA RACE MËETING OF THE H.K. JOCKEY CLUB TOMORROW AFTERNOON. I will deal with the prospects of this race in detall later on, but racing enthusiasts would probably be in- terested to know that it is the third race in' a ten-event programme and is scheduled to be run at 3 pm.
The weather shows distinct pro-win. Australian Diamond (Chang), mise of being fine, with the result A Grand Time and Mountain View that the track wiff be on the fast (Pih) ate probable starters, with side and some excellent times should į outside chances. I will reserve my Past performance final selections until I have had a be returned. mile: Jay's Black Pearl 0, have shown a vast improvement in chance to see the final gallops, Renner), 3. W. Fowler's Man-O
the times done by ponies at the WALLSEND HANDICAP |Might (A. Noodt); 3. Valley View's
Swannee (V. L Xavier), Time: in comparison with those under the [new weights introduced this year
(FIRST SECTION) (Mutilated).
Provided the grass track is on the old scale, and it would not surprise hard side, and there is evedy prog 4th Race-Zylophage as Handicap me to see yet another record or pect of it being so tomorrow, bmut-
Tsui went Into a 3-0 and then 5-0 Simpson (skip); W. Naet, A. Fast- "D" Class, & furlonga:-1, C. 8. Mao two go by the board tomorrow tlecock's chances of success will be
lead and took the set after losing man, E. Kern, P. Younghusband and Co's Merry Craftsman (T Y. the sixth and seventh game.
Woo): 2. M. Y. Fred's Little Greenie j
TITLE RETAINED
(skip).
THIRD DIVISION
Though he won the first set C C. Woodcock, S. C Wong. C. H. H. R. Oxlade could, not withstand Fuller, D. Evans (skip); B. Wi- the challenge of M. Pagh who won lams, Frost, Y. Abbas, J. T. the next three to retain the Singles Smalley (skip); G. E. Cross, B. title of the Club championship at Thompson, A. Mackintyre, R.
Ogden (skip).
Reserves!-W. C. Ogley, J. Gibson, ¡L. Bones
the Stand Court.
often than Pagh
numerous errors.
TODAY'S MATCH.
Today will once again see those old rivals the Rumjaḥn cousins
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The annual meeting of the Hongkong. Philharmonic Society
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¡ing.
Mr. Shrigley said in part:
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Before proceeding / with. business of the meeting, I wish to make reference to the great loss the Society has sustaimed, since out last annual general meeting, in the deaths' of two of our most stalwart supporters, Miss Eve Fin- lay and Mr. Howard Morton,
vastly improved. Cheerful Star is (A. Noodt); 3. National's National 'CARPENTERIA HANDICAP
capable of extending the favourite Hall (P. Y. Yong). Time: 2:32-1/8. The opening event over one mile and making a fight of the issue.
6th Race-Xylophagous Handicap is for "E' Class Australians and is make an effort to score another "C" Class, furlongs:-1, H. T. confined to Novice jockeys." Tropi! I think Nomine Poeriae and Gay Van's Ciros (T. C. Woo); 3. Win-cal Love is a likely candidate, but Fox are both quite dangerous and some's and Hasty's The Fulmer (I was far from impressed with this worth having a small bet pm. The J. Holden); 3. Tung's and Diao's bay's try out on Wednesday and Eu Tong Sen representative has West Point (T. L. Wang). Time 2:33. was later told that she may not done nothing outstanding as yet. Fakten Christian University Alumni
The Anglo-Chinese College and REV. CYRIL BROWN Pagh won 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3.
7th Race Xylophagous Handicap be starting tomorrow. In the ab- but I like this contender and be- Associations in Shanghai gave a Fagh was inclined to be erratic |
IR.C. RINKS
B Class, furlongs: 1. Three sence of this contender, I rather lieve we have not yet seen the best in the opening stages and falled to;
Star's Smokey (E. B. Cumine); 2. fanes the chances of Schmetter-of this grey. Income Tax and Aus-
farewell dinner and entertainment The IR.C. rinks for tomorrow | strike up a length, with his drives.
Speed's Speed King (V. S. Olling, who has two recent Fanling trallan Prince are the outsiders in Bishop and Mrs. Jean Gowdy. His main weapon of attack was his are as follows:-
recently in the Chinese YMCA FIRST DIVISION: A. H. Ram-veira); 3. Allen Pih's King's Victory wins to his credit and seems to be this mile race.
was held in the Jacobean Room of service."
dog quite well in training, Sea
Baikding on Rue Montigny, where
the Oxlade had a useful first service Jahn, S...Yusuf, D. M. Khan, A. R. (F. Marshall). "Time: 2:31-1/5.
Hongkong Hotel yesterday a large number of Alumni and with Mr. R. J. Shrigley in the while his forehand driving was Dallah (skip); J. Hoosen, M. 7th Race-Zylopagous Handicap Uretin will probably furnish the
friends gathered. good without being a real danger Hassan, A. R. Minu. A. K. Minu "A" Class, 9 furlongs:-1. Jewell's opposition: Logattier with Surprise
chair, assisted by Mr. J. H. Shaw, The first leg of the Dally Double
Bishop Gowdy has been the Hon. Secretary, and Mr. W, J. and was reliable on the backhand. (skip); A. K. Suffad, H. M. Rum- Opston (Tommy Chi); 3. Spring- Again, The latter is in fairly good He took to the forecourt more jahn. A. M. Rümjahn, M. E. Abbas bok's Mug's Luck (C. B. Moller): condition, but be careful as this is a sprint from the 1 Mile Post President of the Fukien Christian Burling, Hon. Treasurer.
and of the elevn ponies in this sec- University and the Anglo-Chinese suggestion for the production 3. C. 8. Mao's Merry G-Man (T. 7. pony is rather temperemcntal. Onde Pagh had gained the as- THIRD DIVISION: B. e Arcull, Woo). Time: 2:30.
Sunspot also looks quite fit but on my preference is for Eredon. College for many years and Mrs. of a grand opera in the coming cendancy he never looked back J. M. A. Rumjahn, U. A. Rumjah, 10th Race-Astral Derby 1-1/2 in my opinion, this grey is only a known to punters. National Reform Anglo-Chinese College.
whose capabilities are already well-Gowdy has been a teacher in the season by the Society met with and by Farying the length of his S. M. Rumjahn (skip); A. M.miles:--1. H. 3. Dot (H. Azadian); sprinter and will find it difficult to has been under the guidance of a and Mrs. Gowdy have devoted over details as to the afringement were Bishop the approval of the meeting, and drive forced his opponents into Wahab, M. U. Razack, A. G. 2. A. V. White's White Night (V. stay. Sydney Diamond has a
Suff.ad. A., O. Madar (skip); S. M. H. Oliveira); 3. Cab's Honeymoon chance to redeem himself for many if an experienced rider is given the church work in Fukien.
novice during its last two races, but forty years to educational and left to the Committee, Sadick, A. S. Sufflad, A. H. Madar. | Gift (J. L. Kay). Time: 2:43-2/5. ¡past failures and If he cannot win
The Rev. Gyrk Brown proposed M. A. Wahab (skip).
10th Race-Austral Derby 1-1/2 in this company, then I am afraid mount tomorrow, this bay should
DEVOTION TO WORK
that non-members be invited to miles:1. Vent's Mistral (M. M. there must be something lacking be quite well up at the finish.
Mr. P. C. Lee, Professor of Eco-participate and this was seconded The Folice Recreation Club has Sokoloff): 2. W. M. Fowler and J. T. in this chestnut. I have been told Rising Star is another fair sprin-nomics and Auditor of Kwang Hur by Mr. D Kossick. It W36 agreed that Mr. selected the following teams for 'Reed's Girl O'Speed" (A. Noodt); 3. that Grand Allegiance is the "dark ter, and if Mr Wel accepts the university, Shanghai, gave a fare unanimously their lawn bowls matches tomor Myfied's Sun Mald (H. J. Holden), one" but I have not seen this pony mount. I think a place is at least well speech in which he stressed Brown be elected producer of the
Time: 2:48-1/2.
for quite a while and understands assured. Tobaccoship can hold his the indness, unselfishness and opera, while Mr. J. R. M. Smith FIRST DIVISION: G. Perkins, 11th Race Chungking Handicap she trains at the break of dawn. own in this field, provided he is devotion to their work, of Bishop be invited as musical director. F. Nolan, A. E. Carey and E. G. "A" Class, 1 mile:-1. Jim's Ameri- It is not the first time this more facing the right way or does not and Mrs. Gowdy during the many Post (skip); A., Soutar. H. Brown, can Ribbon (Garbor Renner); has been mentioned as a good thing stall when the gate goes up.
years that they have lived in W. McHardy and W. Mair (skip); Ctre's Fancy Light. (G. P. Gram); she has disappointed as many WEST RIVER HANDICAP China
It was stated in the financial W. McLeod, W. Harris. W. 5. Dall 3. Dun's Dunbeg. Time: 2:8-1/5. times as she has seen whispered
(SECOND SECTION)
Mr. Wellington Hsu of the Chi. report that the Society had. ex- and J. Shepherd (skip).
12th Race-Chungking Handicap around, so I will leave it to the Reserves: J. McSmith, C. Wilcox Class 1 mile:- Cire's Twi-punters to draw their own conclu-tion at present that barring acci- partment of the S.M.C., who acted being $11423 on the year's work- Blue Field is in such are condi- nese Studies and translation dc-perfenced & difficult year, the ex- cess of expenditure over income light (Garbor Renner); 2. Myfred's slons. as to her chances. The FIFTH EXTRA RACE and A. McKenzle.
dents. thisay should score his as Chairman, also gave a few words; THIRD DIVISION: C. Gough, ". Flery Christmas; 3. Ctre's Crispy WEST RIVER HANDICAP MEETING will be held, weather
third successive win.
and Mr. Cheng Hui Hsiang, Prin- Greenwood. A. J. Johnson and F. Time: 2:48-1/5.
H (FIRST SECTION) permitting, ou SATURDAY, Channing (skip): J. Hayward, C. 12th "A" Race Chungking Heap
Rose Jane will furnish the main cipal of the SM.C, Middle, Scnovi I expect only two ponies to opposition and will be a decided spoke of the admirable work 10th May, 1941, commencing Pile, J. R. McWalter and J. Altken "C" Class. 1 mile:-1. Cre's Tune-figure prominently in this face danger as the mile and 171 Fards Bishop and Mrs. Gowdy. $ at 2.00 p.m.
(skip): A. Howell, G. Davies; J. sten Light (F. Noodt); 2. Me-from the two mile post uice round is the ideal run for this liver chest- Riddell and J. McDonald (skip). Laurin's Houdini (T. L Wong); 3. and in. They are Jober King Kong. nut. I like Advancing Time next Reserves: . Alexander. G. Da- Cire's Pearly Light (C. B. Molier) with little between them at the fand belleve Rose Evelyn should be vitt and D. Taylor.
Time: 2:9.
finish. The latter is a strong racer, the long shot here. but I still think Jober 15 class enough and fast enough to account for the race. Peaceful View is the danger and provided this chestnut Only eight portes drawn for inj ¡does not pull too much at the start, this event and it certainly does not he should just about stay the dis- take a real good one to win in this tance and at least place. Hopeful mediocre Beld. Dashing Beauty or Star has to carry top weight and National Victory should show the on paper is as good as way in uus way down the straight, with the class, but, I feel this grey could do-edge slightly in favour of the with some rest and be given a former, who has done some fairly jéhance to an out again before sent consistent times in training this The best individual performance of the afternoon was a javelin
to the post. Rob. Roy is the one last fortnight. I cannot say much throw of 173 ft. 11, Ins. by Pte, Lever of Middlesex, while two high-
to follow for big money and the about the others and believe any jumpers, Nk. Fätteh Khan (RA) and L/Nk. Chanda "Bhan Singh
one most likely to cause an upset, of the remainder are capable of (Rajputana Rifles) cleared 5 feet 73 ins.
BEAS RIVER PADDOCKS CAPiling the minor, position, though Annabella, Odin and Swallow ap- Combined RA won 12 of the 15 Long Jump: Won by Combined, As mentioned above, this mile pear a little more promising. This events.
R.A. (Gn. Haldar All 19 ft. 7 ins.) and a half race should produce the is the second leg of the Dally Dou- Results were!
L/Nk. Singara Singh 20 feet 7 ins. best racing of the afternoon and ¡ble. Pole Vault: Won by Combined Total: 40. feet 2 Ins. Combined some heavy betting on the part-
MOBETON BAY STAKES RIA. 19 ft. 6 ins., Combined Mid-¦ M'sex and Rajput Regts.. 39 feet 7mutuel. There are about half a diesex, and Rajput, Regts., 19 feet. ins.
dozen ponies with prospects and 480 Yards High Hurdles Relay:
One Mile Team Race: Won by capable of winning. At the mo A long belated victory for Ratio Won by Combined R.A. (Hav. Maj. Combined RA. Best Time: 4 minis, ment, I expect the winner to be Decidendi is indicated in this sprint The Secretary's Office, Ist Kundan Singh. Hay. Khuda 49 secs.
elther Endeavour (Web) or Fleet race from the 1-1/2 mile post. floor, Exchange Building (Tel. Bakash, Gnr. Marshall, Captain 27794) will close at 11:45 a.m. Sfpwith), Time:"1 min. 9 ́seca. Hammer Throw: Won by Com Wing (Poy). The latter is parti- Lodestar has a chance in a million Two Miles Relay: Won by Com.bihed Mex and Rajput Regts.cularly dangerous as the handicap to place and I really cannot see Tiffins are obtainable at the bined Royal Artillery (Hav. Maj. (Pto. Lever 104 ft. 3 ins., D/Mayweight is only 145 lbs., or a stone how she can fail, unless she is just j
Sher Baz, L/Nk, Mohan Singh Holdford 32 ft. 2 ins.). Total: 196 difference in her favour as against one of those consistent also-rang
the 150 lbs. allotted Endeavour. and never intended as a race horse. Hay. Mohd All and Gnr. Obulam feet 5 is Combined RA, 179 ft. 14
Riverside also seems to be no- Khada). Time: 8 mins. 42 secs. ing.
Viceroy (Black) is sure to be well supported and the combination can thing more than a sprinter and In appear to have improved since. ed M'sex and Rajput Regts. (Pte. by Combined R.A. Best Time: 15
Three Miles Team Race: Wobe counted on to give the favourites view of the poor quality, should Crack Shot is the other remaining
a close run. Viceroy is we tried also have a good chance of picking entry. | Lever 110 ft. 1 in., Pte. Wookey 102 miris, 56.4 secs.
animal and on Wednesday morning jag some stakes money. ft. 10 ins.) Total; 218 feet 11 in High Jump: Won by Combined was moving impressively at the GREAT BIGHT STAKES Combined R.A.: 193 ft. 10 ins,
RA. (Capt. Skipwith 5 ft. 6 in. finish of the infle gallon, which was
(SECOND SECTOR) - The price of Admission to the
880 Yards Relay: Won by Com-Nk. Fatteh Khan 5 ft. 7 ins.).done inside 1.67.- Batin
The finál évént, un, the pro- Bay Public Enclosure 18
*I would rule out Willów; Zadder-grantinde is over one "mifle and $1.00 bined R.A. (Gar. Roché, dur. Total: 11 ft. 1 ins. Combined (Chao) is another likely winner, as day and Too Hot right from the Bendigo will start very near including Tax, for all Persons, Ferry Gr. Mohd Hussain and M'sex and Rajput Regis: 10 feet the distance 13. just right and what-outset so as to leave only sit to favourite. However, I think the
Apr. 28. Grir. Haidar All). Time: 1 min. 38 Bine. including Ladies, and is payable seca.
One Mile Relay: Won by Com-
Javelin Throw: Won by Com this hay always manages to finish consider. In this class of racers winner, whoever he may be, will in Uniform are admitted Half bined RA. (Hav. Maj. Sher Baz, bied R.A. (Bdr. Pidgeon 158 ft. strongly Happy Time failed a might expect anything but. I have to beat Twinkling Star in
think Gracefid View, Ródlay and jorder to succeed. Gm. Mohd. Hussain, Gnr. Haidar 10 ins., Capt. Skipwith 164 ft. 101 badly in the Austral Derby at the Quick Despatch, have more claim All and Gar. Nur Khan), Time: 315.). Total: 329 ft. 9. 1ns. Com-Annual Meeting, but the wet track than the others and consequently though running out of his favourite Cockterol Is looking fit and bined M'sex and Rajput Resta 318 may have been the cause, so that expect them to finish in this order. distance, may still be good enough By Order,
mina. 39 2/5 seca.
Shot Put: Won by Combined ft. 2 ins
on a dry course tomorrow 'a dit- R.A. (Fav. Sarsa Khan 34 ft. 84-440 Yards Relay: Won by Com-ferent tale might be told. Many A BlossoÎn Tine may be the only for a place. Anzac Day is also im- ins.. NK. Bhingara Singh 35 rt. 117 bined Middlesex and Rajput Regts. O'-War finished fast a fortnight danger, while Archter, the cause of proving with each run and is as Ins.). Total: 70 feet 8 ins., Com-(Cpl. Matthews, Capt. Newton, ago, when the mile and a quarter (sôned spirited: betting at the last good an outsider as any." bined Msex and Rajput Regts., 66 L/C Bright and Sepoy Habib was done inaide 214. Mr. Tao will meeting showed nothing to sustain My final téléctions will appear in 236 feet 114 ins.
Singh). Time: 46. 4/5 secs. be up tomorrow and is sure to the public confidence, and does not tomorrow morning's issue..
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Win
Athletic
Pte. Lever Best
Meeting:
Performer
COMBINED ROYAL ARTILLERY beat COMBINED MIDDLESEX and Rajput Regiments by 38 points to 25 in an athletic meet con- tested at Shamsbuipo yesterday.
Discus Throw: Won by Combin-
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ever happens in the early stages,
' (SECOND' SECTION)
TODAY
The Report gives an account of your Committee's activities up to the local evacuation period, and I TENNIS. Open Doubles, final trust the members will agree with ---8. A. and H.D. Rumjahn (hold- the action of the Committee in the arrangements ers v. Tsui Wai-pui and Tsul cancelling all Yan-pul (Stand Court),
they had made for our usual prů... duction.
TOMORROW
LAWN BOWLS-Fltst Division: Kowloon . C v. Recreio "A", Craigengower v. Kowloon Docks R.C., Police R C v. Civil Ser- vice, Recreto "B" v. Indian R.C.. Kowloon B.G.C. “A” v. Kowloon B.G.C. "B". Second Division: Kowloon Tong v. Recreio. Prist
Refugees In The Colony
An increase of 283 in the num-
O.C. v. Kowloon C.C., Hongkong ber of refugees and destitutés ne- F.C. v. Cralgengower, (Taikoo R.C. commodated in Gövelőident camps v. Kowleon F.C. Third Division etc., in orbán, dnd rural areas is Kowloon F.C. v. Craigengewer. recorded in the Returng fof the Indian R.C. v. Hongkong FC, week ending on May 3. Recreto v. Police R.C., Hongkong | Urban Areas: ~ Electric v. HK.C.C.
RACING.
Hongkong Jockey Cluva Fifth Extra Race Meeting. at Happy Valley. 2 p.m.
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WALLSEND HANDICAP
(SECOND SECTÍONJ
King's Park-1,296 against 1,259.
on Apr, 28. Ma Thu Chung-1,894 against
́1,695 od Apr. 28.
North Foint-1,03 against 1,526
on Apr. 26. Morrison Hlll-513 against 516 ⚫ on Apr. 26. Urban Areas (Squaítems' Campa);
Tal Hang-2,557 against 2,557 on Apr. 26,
Ngau Tau Kok-807 against 207
.on Apr. 26,
Eural Areas 1.
Kam Tin-2,447, against 2,318 on
Fanling
Children's Camp 359 against 355 On Apr. 28. «. Total-11,336 against 11.073.
ARMY TENNIS Playing at Bookunpoo on Wed- nesday, the 24th Hvy, Bty., RA, beat 30th Hyy. Bty.. RA, by two points to one in the "B" Division of the Army Tennis League.