THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1933.
39 TEAMS TAKING PART IN LAWN TENNIS LEAGUE
BOWLS.
First Division at Last Reaches
LAWN
REAL
START TO
SEASON
BIG PROGRAMME TO-MORROW
THE TEAMS' PROSPECTS
·TASK FOR C.C.C. RESERVES
To-
-MORROW will see the lawn bowls league seasor: in full swing, when the first pro- gramme of senior division matches is down for decision, as well as four games in the junior section.
cinch for the
Both of the Craigengewer championship teams are on view, the first being at home to the Police, and the reserves paying a vialt to the Civil Service.
It should be a senters, for the Police judged on Inst year's record, have little hopes. of winning. Albeit Craigengower will do well to bear in mind that they only just pipped the police- men on the same green last year. their The "Craig" have strongest tento possible in the field, with Harold Beer making a welcome return,
TABLE TENNIS TAKES PARIS BY STORM
Table tennis has hit Paris a tuli blow squarely on the chin.
thousand Four
searn- stresses and garcons de cafe cafe waiters recently par- ticipated in a tournament. the final of which was wit- nessed by 1,000 spectators, The game of the paddle and celluloid balls almost
unheard of
а few months ago, but now cafes have installed tables along- side billiard tables and every quarter of Paris has special halis dedicated to the game. -umclent to give them the poirtsanammTENTUMVIESOCIADASIANTALLONADAS against the Kowloon Dock, where I ns the K.C.C. visit Taikoo where anything might happen.
The Recreio, last year's runnera- ip enjoy a home 8xture, and the advantage of the green should be
was
Taikoo v Kowloon C. C. Kowloon C. C.:-II. Gitions, G. Linge, H. Hampton and A. E. The Peninsula club are turning Silkestone (skip): E. C. Fincher. out three sound looking rinks, 5. C. Chadwick, J. A. Howe, and with Silkestone, lyde Lay and A. Hyde Lay (skip); F. E. Skinner, Ovory as skips, who will have the. J. Tacchi, J. Ferguson and
asistance of Harry Hampton. Overy (skip). Ferguson and Tacchi, and they premise to be good enough to overcome the strong opposition which is bound to come from the men out East.
AN INTRIGUING TIE.
The most intriguing game in the second division is the clash be. tween Craigengower and the Civil Government BUT- Service. The
vants started off the scuson 'm- pressively last week, and seeing they are on the own green, the "Craig" will have all their work cut out to avoid defeat.
DIVISION 2.
Civil Service v Craigengower Craigengower:-).
Proper
Strength KC.C.
PROMINENT LEAGUE PLAYERSı-M. W. Lo, H. D. Rumjahn, E. C. Fincher, J. A. E. Cassumbhoy and A. E. P. Guest.
TEN teams in each of the A and B Divisions,
fourtcon in the C and five in the Mixed Doubles, will, according to an official notice of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Association, constitute the tennis league this summer which is scheduled to open on Monday, May 29.
NINE
TEAMS
PROMOTED
TWO NEW CLUBS JOIN UP
KOWLOON DOCK &
C.B.A.
MIXED DOUBLES LOSE L.R.C.
II. Milton, Y. Abbas and W. V Field (skip); D. K. Kharas, M. J. Medina, E. Tuck, and A. A. Raza:k (skip): G. Duncan, F. K. Modi, W. Ward, and W. Gill (skip). Re serves E. C. Barry and J. Dris-Council, the coll
It will be seen that, in accordance
THE composition of
the divisions was
arranged by order of
the General Council Executive by the Committee and it follows on the prin- ciples laid down at the Council meeting consequent on the. adoption of the new scheme for relega- tion and promotion.
Thus, for the first time for many boots n Johnstone years, the "A" Division
numerical strength in keeping with creation Club and South Chine will the importance of this section of the have two teams competing in the!
"A" Division. league.
"O" to The prokotions from the with the decision reached by the the "B" are Chinese Recreation Club, Executive Committee Recreio, South China, and Graduates has drafted some of last year's lead- Association,
The consititution of the league will ing "B" Division teams into the "A", and the most prominent "C" teams be as follows: into the ""
H.K. Electric y Yacht Club Indian R. G. v K. B. G. C.
Police Intra-Club Match
NEW CLUBS.
"A" DIVISION.
Chinese Recreation Club "A". Indian Recreation Club "A", Kow- Two new clubs have entered--
loon Cricket Club "A", Hongkong China Kowloon Dock Recreation Club and
Cricket Club "A". South the Central British Association. The
Athletic Association "A". Chinese Deutscher Klub have returned to the
Recreation Club "B", South China the Division, but once again
Athletle Association "B", Craigen e Japanese teams are not competing.
Hong- Rower Cricket Club "A" the prominent absentee from
de kong University "A", Club Mixed Doubles division is the Ladies
Recreio "A" Recreation Club, and as no new team fill the vacancy, the has come in
Aumnier.
Nevertheless, there will be. a total of 99 teams taking part as compared with 36 In 1932.
Kowloon C. C. v Recreio Kowloon C.C.A. W. Cole, A. Spary, E. Kern and J. M. Jack (skip): F. Maddox, C. J. Roe, Y. C. Labrum, and L. Jack (skip): Furthermore the Civil Service G. Lee, P. Kristuferson, V. W have the reputation of being Hirst and J. P. Robinson (skip).
A. Recreio: M.
Carvalho, exceptionally good starters, 25
their
per-J. M. S. Rozario, J. J. Busto and witness
early
1. A. Alves (skip); L. F. Xavier, The formances lost summer.
A. E. S. Alves, P. Yvanovich und fact too that they finished up Ribeiro (skip); J. M. M. Alves. third in the table indicates the A. V. Barros, J. G. Ozerio puddivision will boast only five clubs this task confronting the champions, A. II. Basto: The Hongkong Electric, 1932 "woodon-spoonists" receive a visit from the Yacht Club, the runners up, but as it is not known the com- position of either team pronostica- tion is rather out of the question. The astonishing victory of the Recreio over the Police last week, when they won by a margin of 50 shot, points to the Portuguese hav- ing a very big say in the champion- ship this year. But they will: probably get a better test at the . Kowloon Cricket Club to-morrow, and this game will permit follow- ers an opportunity of forming more definite opinions as to the prospects of the team.
Judging from the K.C.C. tuam it is not so strong as last year so that the Recreio have every chanco of winning.
FIXTURES AND TEAMS.
The
complate programmes, together with some of the selected teams are:
DIVISION 1.
K.R.G.C. v Civil Service Cralgengower v Police Craigongdwer:-L, E. Lammert, J. Cavanagh, D. Rumjahn and B.W. Bradbury (skip); G.L. Buchanan, C.B. Summons, H. Keer and R. Basa (skip); W.T Brightman, A.E. Coates, E. el Arculll, and U.M. Omar (skip).
L. Mist, C. Dowman, J. R. Me- Walter and A, E. Carey (skip): G. Merriman, T. Riddell, A. J. C. Taylor and W. S. Glendinning (skip); C, S. Pile, A, E, Charman,
It will be seen that the B Divisions
teams drafted into the senior section are the C.lt.C., South Chinn, Craigen-
F. B. Smith and A. R. Brittain gower the University and the Recreio, (skip); J. McLeod, T. H. King, who finished in that order named in C. F. Alexander and R. H. E. the league table last year. Marks (skip).
This means that the Chinese, Re-
"B" DIVISION.
Chinese Recreation "C", South } China Athletic "C" Club de Re- creio "B" University "B", Indian R.C. "B", Hongkong Cricket Club "B", Civil Service “A”, Kowloon Cricket Club "B". Graduates As- sociation, and United Services Re- creation Club.
"C" DIVISION.
Chinese Recreation Club "D" (if entered), Club de Recreio "C",
THE
NEW
SYSTEM
NO SATURDAY MATCHES
FRESH RULES TO
OPERATE
BY "VERITAS”
"
Kowloon Cricket Club "C" Hong- Radio kong Cricket Club Sports Club, Kowloon Dock Re- creation Club, Dentscher Klub, Army Tennis Club, Craigengower Cricket Club, "C" Civil Service Cricket Club, "" Central British Associa tion, Indian Recreation Club "C". Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, and Filipino Club.
MIXED DOUBLES.
United Services Recreation Club,! Indian Recreation Club, Kowloon Cricket Club, Chinese Recreation Club and Club de Recreto.
NEW RULES.
With the new system of urranging Saturday Aixtures which eliminates games, and provides for a distinct day every week for each division, rules covering the alteration have been passed by the Executive Committee on the linea agreed upon by the Gen- eral Council.
They are as follows:
dullared
ONE-ARMED GOLFERS ORGANIZE SOCIETY
The One-Armed Golfers' society open championship will be held September 7 on the course of the Royal Burgess golfing society here with bne-armed players from the United States. Germany and France invited to take part.
Play will be by strokes over 36 holes. The course of the Royal Burgess is the second oldest in the world, having been founded in 1735.
TENNIS
TOURNEY
RESUMES THIS WEEK-END
REQUEST TO THE PLAYERS
The Kowloon Cricket Club tennis tournament will resume. this week-end, when competitors are again requested to attend on Saturday and Sunday afternoon to take part in a scheduled pro-s,
gramme.
The organisers intend that all first round matches in every event shall be completed and competi- tors are asked to assist in by being on the ground.
this
the the
It is also hoped to make pro- gress to the third round in junior championship Handicap "A" singles.
and
Play will start at 280 on both Saturday and Sunday and com- petitors will find an arranged list of matches for both days at the club house.
Last week disappointing progress was made, and it is hoped that players will make a bigger
en-
deavour to support the organisers, so that the tournament enn be con- cluded within the next fortnight,
SCULLING TITLE IS A "WHITE ELEPHANT"
Ted Phelps Goes “Broke”
Winning Crown
allowed except on account of weat-
Ted Phelps, the world's sealling her conditions. In every case the representative of the home team will champion, has received a cable from be responsible for deciding whe- Australia asking him for his lowest £250 to includo ther play is possible, and for notify terms to row against "Snowy" Burns ing the representative of the op. suggests a limit of posing team if play is impossible, on the Paramatta River. The cable
3-, in special circumstances, Phelps expenses. a team is unable to a match on
play estres the scheduled date and
A
"The offer is of no use to us," ex plained the champion's father, Bossy postponement, the opposing team Phelps. "We lost money over every must be informed forthwith, and championship contest so far. More than £300 were lost by us in the match the League Secretary notified with against Goodsoll at Los Angeles dur-
bo will then in 24 hours.. The case
ing the Olympic Games." considered by the Executive Com mittee, which, if it finds that the postponement was reasonable, will ix another date for the match, but
Wins But is Broke.
Ted got his own consolation for that if otherwise, will award the full victory in the shape of a cup prosent. points of the match to the opponed to him at the Fishmongers' Hall ents of the team in default.
recently. He is broke through win- ent No palyer who has played ning the sculling championship of the
nore than once in the season for a world.
"The suggested sum of £250 would higher ranking team of his club shall be allowed to play for a lower not cover half his expenses to go to Australia, with his brother as pace- ranking team.
his business.
Every Clubs entering a team maker and someone else to attend to or teams for one or more divisions;
"Then we should have to find £500 of the League shall forward to the for the side-stake. I am not at all League Secretary at least one week sure that we should and a sportsman
before the start of the league scar today willing to risk 5000,"
800
ilst
nominating four players
"In intend replying that unless the as the nucleus of its team or
teries of matches organisers can fix a each of its teams for the season. to enable them to guarantee us £2,220 This rule does not apply to teams it is not worth while. We would ac- entered for the Mixed Doubles Divi- cept a challenge here on the Thames where it would cont us far less. But
1-When, on account of bad) weather a match or block of mat- ches cannot be played on the sched- 6. Except in so far as they are I am afraid the world's sculling
the match, or matches, added to, varied, or superseded by championship is a white elephant." will be
these rules, the 1932 rules for the on a later date fixed
Not Enthusiastic. by the Executice Committee, unless conduct of the Tennis League shall mutual arrangements can be made between the teama concerned for playing in the meantime.
2. In ordinary circumstances no postponement of any match will be
apply.
Nor in the champion himself any Phelps entbuusiastic. Ted The incorporation of these new rules more
this summer means that some of the admitted some months ago that he existing rules become obsolete and was tired of sculling.
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CORRESPONDENT'S CORNER KICK QUERY
Should Referee Blow
"Cease" Whistle Straight
After the Kick Is Taken?
GOVERNOR'S CUP MATCH TO-MORROW'S FEATURE
provide a game worth watchlug, Baldry (Lincolns), B Gosano SACRIFICE FOR REPUTATIONS.
-Joon),
The Football Association has Ridley (Lincolns) and Lt. Hoc. (St. Joseph's) Purkins (Navy),
Reputations, and not current Just received the discouraging
form, apparentis influenced the news that Allen, the Artillery quard (Lincolns).
Reserves:-Cork (Lincolns), Powers that be in their selection. right back, is in hospital and will be unable to take his place Bryant (R.A.) and Blake (Kow. For judged on the present form nelther Baldry nor Bernie Gosano in the eleven.
This team should perform are worthy of positions, and al- This means the Introduction of creditably, although I don't anti though it is agreed that the rather limited Ash of the Lincolns. He is a left cipate it will be good enough to selectors have The first contest for the Gover- back and hig: inclusion will allow beat the Chinese, who, with the talent at their disposal, I venture nor's Cup between representativo sides of the Hongkong Football Mullane, who was originally cho- exception of Tam Kong-pak, can to suggest that Warne of the Navy
and
boon Chinese san to play at left back with Allen, be the same pleven as that which and Bryant of the Artillery, given
preferabio winger, Polico:-F. Nolan, F. E. E.Association Bookor, A R. Clarke and G. C. Amateur Athletic Federation will to take upon his usual place on the won the Lai Wah and Charity would have
right.
Cupa-probably one of the nest choices,
For the rest one cannot cavil. sides over seen in Hongkong. Moss (nkip); J. C. Fender, T. Tal tako piace to-morrow and 'wil! attention of the ton, J. Shepherd and W. Mair occupy the
Once again the European half Comboy is as good a goalkeeper (skip); J. Orom, T. Perkins, E. G. majority of local footbal fans.
back line appears to be the weak as either Heath or Marques, the Post and W. E. Hollands (skip).
est link, and I think the selectors, only other custodians who stood rather than concern themselves in line for selection and Mullane- with the desirability of "making and Ash will certainly make a uge.. the-jobs-go round", could have ful pair of backs. paid a little more attention to the Hocquard has never been very
successful against the Chinono, la Ash playing strength of the side.
the
THE FA TEAM.
This competition, which has be. Other than this the Association hind it the very laudible aim of team promises to turn out as ad-
that Recreio v Kowloon Docks cementing friondly co-operation vertised, which moans Recreio: E. L Barros, L. C. Rbetween the two football organsia- following should line up. Souza, C. G. Silva and R. F. Luz tiens, was instituted last year, and (skip); L. Guterrier, R. Robarts, the winning team to-morrow will A. 8. Gomes and C. E Marques the first holders of the handsome (akip); F. Xavier, F., V. Ribeiro, trophy. E.M. Remedion and F. X. M ̧.
Two strong teams will take the Bold and the Club Ground should
Combey (B.A) Mullane (S. W. B.) and (Lincolny)
Bliss (Kowloon), Pardoe (R.A.), and A, Duncan (Club),
.
to
It is his intention to try and break into motor-boat racing which he con- siders faster, more exciting and far. more lucrative.
"I am willing," said Phelpha, "to quit sculling to-day if anyone in will- ing to give me a chance in n big apecd-boab,"*
In addition to being oul of packet after his California context with Goodeel, Phelps' only reward when winning the championship from Bort Barry on the Thames was £21 14. The return match yielded £12 10s.
GARRISON TENNIS.
The R.A.S.C. Win Easily From Borderers Team,
In the Garrison tennis league yes- terday the R.A.S.C. oasily beat the Dor- "A" Company, South Wales derers, winning by olght sets to one.
The BCoron were:
Capt. Patterson and Pto. Funnoll
Villars and (RA.SO.) beat Capt. Lleut. Martin 6-1; "beat Cpl. Evans and L/C Androwa 8-10; beat Sgt. Pailistar and L/S. Bradley 0-3.
S/S
Bxt. Flood and
Powell the Recrelo Santos
(R.A.8.0) beat Villars and Martin Santos, however, is so much 0-3; beat Evans and Androwa 6-4;
Sgt. Tipple and Capt of an individualist, a trait he lost to Pallietar and Bradley 7.9. has developed though having to (RA.9.0.) beat Villars and Martin play such a lone game in league 6-2; beat Evans and Andrews 6-1; matches this season, that Ridley boat Pallister and Bradley 6-1. would probably suffer.
LEAGUE PROGRAMME.
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confined Th-sweek-and-league programmo 1993, 101 UM BUM yasda ext to four matches. pum 41rd for and proses pur Had this been done, players but his inclusion in company Kowloon and the Police meet in any of
our sofa like Podmore and Shirras must with Ridley could not be very well Division 1, South China and the ingressona put of us pay
(Continued on Page 7.) have found a place in the eleven. Improved, unless the position was