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TSUI BROTHERS REGAIN SPORTING TENNIS DOUBLES TITLE
Rumjahn Cousins Defeated In Splendid Match
BY "SERVER".
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The great fighting qualities of the RUMJAHN COUSINS were. once again demonstrated in the Anal of the Open Doubles at the Stand Court yesterday but much as the flesh was willing this had tà gite way to youth. The result was that they lost the title to TSUI WAI-PUI and TSUI YAN-PUI by scores of 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
Let it not be misunderstood that
by the above remarks I am trying to belittle the display of the Tsuls. On the contrary, taking the game on the whole, there was no doubt of their superiority in more than one department of the game.
the were" They
particularly strenger in one department and that was overhead-both in smash" Ing and killing. The young. Tsat was especially deadly in this.
YAN-PUI BEST
the
Yan-pal was undoubtedly best of the four. Possessing a fast fat racket service, he was particu- larly dangerous at the net where he scored constantly with beauti- fully placed half-volley shots. Wal- pul as thclined to be érratic at times and netted several "kill" but Improved later to give
a good all-round court play.
easy
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TSUI WAI-PUI
their killing.
The Rumfahns Improved some- what after the second set and had wonderful retrieving power. this respect Sirdar was very pra-though they still lacked "sting" in minent and was the live wire of the combination, "H.D." playing quite a restrained game through out but gave excellent support at the net.
That the match would be a dour struggle was indicative at the very start when games went with ser- vite.-
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Hopes of a Rumjahn. rally were given a great impetus when they shot into a 3-1 lead in the fourth set. Sensing that the vital, mo- ment had come the Teuls stormed
the net.
Wai-pui ended the match in the next game with a drive between the cousins.
At the conclusion, prizes won in the Open and Club tourna- ments were presented by Miss Joan Armstrong.
Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, President
FIXTURES
TODA⭑
BASEBALL.. --- Chung Hwa v. U.S.S. Tulsa (Caroline H) 2.30 p.m. LAWN BOWLS First Division: Kowloon C. C v. Recreto "A". Craigengower v. Kowloon Docks R.C., Police R. C. v. Civil Ser- vice, Recreio "B" . Indian R.C., Kowloon 2.0.C. "A" v. Kowloon
Second División B.G.C. "B". Kowloon Tong v. Recreio, Prison O.C. v, Kowloon C.G.. Hongkong F.C. v. Craigengower, Taikoo R.C.' . Kowloon F.C. Third Division: Kowloon F.U. v. Crafgengower, Indian RC v. Hongkong F.C.. Rectelo v. Police R.C., Hongkong. Electric v. HK.C.C.
RACING. Hongkong Jockey blub's Firth. Extra Race Meeting. at Happy Valley. 2 p.m.
LAWN BOWLS SWEEP
HELD OVER "
The lawn bowls sweep, which was to have been decided on the League matches today, has been held over owing to the poor res- ponse of clatis.
The tickets sold will be carried forward until the sweep starts on Axtures for June 7.
B. W. O. F.
FURTHER SHIPMENT
OF SUPPLIES
During the last two weeks a fur- ther 31 cases of supplles have been sent by the B.W.OF. overseas as follows:-15 cases of hospital sup- plies to the Middle East; 5 cases of the British hospital supplies to Red Cross, England: 5 cases of old clothes to the British Red Cross, England; 2 cases of woollen com- forts to the R.AF. Depot, Eng- land: 2 cases of woollen comforts to the Navy Depot, England; 2 cases of woollen comforts to the
With drives down the unes and with the terrific smashing in the second set the winners kept the Rumjahns on the defensive and soon rari into 4-1 lead, having won the fourth game after seven of the Lawn Tennis Association, Army Depot, England." deuces.
sald many must have felt sorry We are very much indebted to BACKS TO WALL
"not to have seen one of the Rum- the local Steamship Companies for With their backs to the wall the jahns in the final of the Singles their kindness in carrying the Rumjahns came back strongly, but many would agree that they goods. free of freight and also to for their Messrs Wang Kee, & Co, Steve- showing more accuracy overhead had, had a long run
money. The cousins, he was sure, dores, for their kindness in trans- would not grude the Tsul brothers porting the goods to the steamer
free of charge. in winning.
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ADVERTISEMENTS Miss Armstrong was presented
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
The FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held, weather permitting, On SATURDAY, 10th May, 1941, commencing
at 2.00 p.m.
with a botiquet, of flowers.
which T. J. Gould beat G. 8. Sewell The last Club championship in the Handicap singles by 6-4. match was played yesterday in 7-5,
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Softball Association Dance Tonight: Official Opening Of Baseball Season Delayed
ALTHOUGH THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE LOCAL BASE
The First Bell will be rung at BALL SEASON HAS BEEN DELAYED, hard-ball enthusiasts will not 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No One without a badge will
go without their favourite entertainment as two pre-season practice matches will be staged at the Caroline Bill ball park during the weekend.
A 2.30 p.m. this afternoon, the U. 8. 8. Tulsa nine will go into be admitted to the Members' action against Chung Hwa who will be without any of last season's Enclosure. Such must be worn stalwarts, namely Nip Lum, Wally Ching. Tuffy Chinn, and Tommy throughout the duration of each Chan.
"Meeting" in, such a manner as to be readily identified.
The Tulsa outfit will again be led to have much chance of taking the by "Ski" Osajac who will have the decision but there is one thing that assistance of "Poochie" Chase, erst- can, be said for them. they never
Badges admitting Non-Mem while Mindanao keeper of the key-give up fighting however strong the hers to the Members Enclosure stone. MacClanahan will probably opposition may be.
start on the mound for the Mighty Sarsfield, after his excellent and Club Rooms at $5.00 and should have little difficulty showing on the mound against the for Gentlemen and $3.00 in holding the light hitting Chi-Canadians, will again climb on the for Ladies (both including tax) hese boys to a low tally.
hillock for the Sappers while his
are obtainable through the B Chang will hurl for Chung battery mate will be Howest Tom{ SECRETARY "pon the per-wa and will have the support of Fox.
Ernie Chan behind the plate. To- SOFTBALL ASSON. DANCE Sonal or written application of a felders will probably be Morocco Member, such Member to be Chan, Harry Ho, P. F. Choy Local softballers will hold their responsible for all visitors intro-and Willte Woo while Richard big annual binge tonight when the duced by him, and for Payment Chung, Loony" Loong and Al Lau annual Presentation Night Supper Dance is held at "the Peninsula of all Chits, etc.
will be patrolling the pickets.
With three newcomers in the Hotel With numerous trophies to The Secretary's Office, 1st line-up. It is doubtful if Chung be presented, a Hst of the various floor, Exchange Building (Tel. Hwa will prove to be as great a witners will not be out of place.
The Kwok Ying Shield for the 27794) will close at 11.45 a.m. force as last season and it is more
doubtful that they will be able to Championship of the First Division Tiffins are obtainable at the down the Tulsa lads in their first tops the shelf and will be present- Club House provided they are appearance of the season. ordered in advance from the No.
1 Boy (Telephone 21320).
No. children or amahs will be admitted to either Enclosure,
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate Soldiers and Sallors In Uniform are admitted Half Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 5th May, 1941.
POTENT BATTERY
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fed to Dave Leonard's Joitin' Joeys. For the second time since the in- ception of softball in the colony.
At 10.30 am, tomorrow, the the Wildcats take the Southard powerful H.B. team will take on shield, emblematic of the premier. the Royal Engineers who opened ship of the Ladies League. The the season in fide style when they victoria Recreation Club, winners downed the Canadiana. Last week of the Junior Loop, will be present- Dave Leonard will, once again, leaded with the jap Trophy while the Brewers who have available all the Hongkong and Shanghal Bank of last year's regulars
take the China Sports Placque for topping the Hong teams...
Jesse Arculli and Hal "Baby- face" Wing Lee will form a potent ̈battery and will have-a- Ane supporting infield that will "consist of Stan Leonard, Artor Ozorio, Obear Arcul or Jindoo Hussain and George "Straw- berry" Sonza. The gardening staff will include Hank All. Joe "Lefty" Bowen, and possibly Ahwoo Omar.
FALCONER SHIELD.
For the post-season International Series, India take the Falconer Shield for the second year in suc- cession while in the Ladies' tourna ment, China inscribes her name for the third straight time. Souvenirs for the individual players will be presented to the members of the Bt.
Wildest and
Against this array of stars, Wel- Joseph's, 236 fe Welford's Gappers do not appear Squads.
Indian
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VALLEY TRAINING TIMES
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Lancashire Lass Franklin Lovely View
A Good Time
Odeon & Oscar Zylch Swallow Jober Strathalbyn Sunspot High Hat
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1941.
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BOXERS DINE
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