THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1933.
39 TEAMS TAKING PART IN LAWN
LAWN
REAL
TENNIS LEAGUE
BOWLS.
First Division at Last Reaches
Proper
START TO
SEASON
BIG PROGRAMME TO-MORROW
THE TEAMS' PROSPECTS
TASK FOR C.C.C. RESERVES
TO-MORROW will see
the
lawn bowls league season in full swing, when the first pro- gramme of senior division matches is down for decision, as well na four games in the junior section.
Both of the Craigengewer hampionship teams are on view, the first being at home to the Police, and the reserves paying a visit to the Civil Service
einch for the It should be 21 seniors, for the Police judged ou last year's record, have little hopes of winning. Albeit Craigengower will do woll to bear in mind that They only just pipped the police. men on the same green last year.
The "Craig"
their have strongest team possible in the held, with Harold Beer malding a welcome return,
The Recreio, Jast year's runners- up enjoy a home fixture, and the dvantage of the green should be
TABLE TENNIS TAKES PARIS BY STORM
Table tennis has hit Paris a full blow squarely on the chin.
Four thousand scam- 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 was unheard of a few months ago, but now cafes have installed tables along- side billiard tables and every quarter of Paris has special halls dedicated to the game.
Sufficient to give them the poirls ||||
gainst the Kowloon Dock, where- the K.C.C. visit Taikoo where nything might happen.
The Peninsula elub are taining out three nound looking rinks, with Bilkestone. Hyde Lay and (very as skips, who will have the
sistance
Taikon v Kowloon C. C. Kowloon C. C.-H. Gittens, ti. Linge, H. Hampton and A. E. Silkestone (skip); E. C. Fincher. J. C. Chadwick, J. A. Howe, and A. Hyde Las (skip); F. E. Skinner, C. J. Tacchi, J. Ferguson and H.
DIVISION 2.
Civil Service v Craigengower Craigengower:-J.
of Harry Hampton, Overy (sklp). Ferguson and Tacchi, and they promise to be good enough to avercome the strong opposition which is bound to come from the inen out. East.
Strength K.C.C
PROMINENT LEAGUE PLAYERS-M. W. Lo, H. D. Rumjan. E. C. Fincher. J. A. E. Caisumbhoy and A. E. P. Guest.
TEN teams in each of the A and B Divisions, fourteen 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 LR.C.
Thus, for the first time for muny Johnstone, years, the
"A" Division boats
मं
II. Milton, Y. Abbas and W. Vnumerical strength in keeping with Field (skip); D. K. Kharas, M. J.the importance of this section of the Medina, E. Tuck, and A. A. Razack league.
THE composition of
the divisions was arranged by order of the General Council
the by
Executive 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.
creation Clubs and South China will have two teams contpeting in the "A" Division.
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The prokotions from the "C" to AN INTRIGUING TIE.
(skip); G. Duncan, F. K. Modi, W. It will be seen that, in accordance
the the "B" are Chinese Recreation Club, The most intriguing game in the Ward, and W. Gill (skip). Ro.with the decision reached by
Executive Committee Reercio, South China, and Graduates second division is the clash beerves:-E. C. Barry and J. Dris. Council, the
hus drafted some of last year's lead-Association.
The constitution of the league will ing "B" Division teams into the "A", tween Craigeagower and the Civicoll,
Government per
and the most prominent " teams be as follows: Service. The
into the "B". vants started off the season m pressively last week, and seeing they are on their own green, the "Craig" will have all their work cut out to avoid defcat.
H.K. Electric v Yacht Club Indian R. G. v K. B. G. C.
NEW CLUBS.
Kowloon C. C. v Recreio Kowloon C.C., W. Cole, A. Spary, E. Kern and J. M. Jack (skip); F. Maddox, C. J. Roc. V. C. Labrum, and L. Jack (skip); Farthermore the Civil Service C. Lee, P. Kristofersen, W. W have the reputation of being Hirst and J. P. Robinson (skip), Division, but
Recreio M. A. Carvalho, exceptionally good starters, as
per-J. M. Rozurio, J. 1. Busto and witness
early their
H. A. Alves (skip); L. f. Xavier, The formances last summer.
A. E. S. Alves, P. Yvanovich and fact too that they Anished up, libeiro (skip); J. M. M. Alves, third in the table indicates the A. V. Barros, J. G. Ozorio and issk confronting the champions,A. IL. Basto.
The Hongkong Electric, 1932 "wooden-spoonists" receive n visit
Police Intra-Club Match
L. Mist, C. Dowman, J. K. Me- Walter and A, E. Carey (skip);
the
Two new clubs have entered--- and Kowloon Dock Recreation Club the Central British Association. The Deutscher Klub have returned to the
once again Japanese teams, are not competing. absentee from the A prominent Mixed Doubles division is the Ladies Recreation Club, and as no new team has come in to fill the vacancy, the division will boast only five clubs this
summer.
Nevertheless, there will be. a total of 99 teams taking part as compared with 36 in 1932.
It will be seen that the B Divisions
from the Yacht Club, the runners. Merriman, T. Riddell, A. J. C. up, but as it is not known the com- Taylor and W. S. Glendinning teams drafted into the senior section position of either team pronoalica- lon is rather out of the question. (skip); C. S. Pile, A. E. Charman, are the C.R.C., South China, Craigon B. Smith and A. R. Brittaingower the University and the Recreio, The astonishing victory of the (skip); J. McLeod, T. II. King, who finished in that order named in Recreto over the Police last week, C. F. Alexander and R. H. E the league table last year, when they won by a margin of 60 Marks (skip).
het, points to the Portuguese hay-
ing
vory big any in the champion- ship this year. But they will probably get a better tont at the Kowloon Cricket Club to-morrow, and this game will permit follow- ers an opportunity of forming moro definite opinions as to the prospects of the team,
Judging from the K.C.C. Lean it is not so strong as last year so that the Recreio have every chance of winning.
FIXTURES AND TEAMS.
programmes, together with some of the selected
The
complete
teams aro:
DIVISION 1.
K.R.G.C. v Civil Service Craigengower Police
Craigongdwor.. E. Lammert,
J. Cavanagh, D. Rumjahn and B.W, Bradbury (skip); G.L. Buchanan, C.8. Summons, H. Beer and R.
Bana (skip) WIT, Brightman,
This means that the Chinese Re-
THE
NEW
SYSTEM
NO SATURDAY MATCHES
FRESH RULES TO
OPERATE
BY “VERITAS”
Kawloon Cricket Club "C" Hong- Radio Club "C". kong Cricket Sports Club, Kowloon Dock Re creation Club, Deutscher Klub, Army. Tennis Club, Craigengower Cricket Club, "C" Civil Service. Cricket Club, "B" Central Brideh 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 do Recrelo.
NEW RULES.
"A" DIVISION.
"A". Chinese Recreation Club Indian Recreation Club "A", Kow- toon Cricket Club "A", Hongkong Cricket Club "A", South China Athletic Association "A", Chinese
With the now system of arranging Recreation Club "B", South China
Axtures which eliminates Saturday Athletic Association "1", Craigen gower Cricket Club "A", Hong-games, and provides for a distinct day!
"A", kong University
Club de every week for each division, rules have been covering the alteration Recreio "A".
passed by the Executive Committee on the lines agreed upon by the Gen- eral Council.
.
"B" DIVISION.
Chinese Recreation_"C", South China Athletic "C", Club de Re- creio "B" University "I", Indian RC "Hongkong Cricket Club "B" Civil Service "A", Kowloon Cricket Club "B", Graduates 'As- Hociation, and United Services Re-i creation Club.
"C" DIVISION.
Chinese Recreation Club "D" (If entered), Club de Recreio "C",
They are as follows:
1. When, on necount of bad weather a match or block mat- ches cannot be played on the sched- duled date, the match, or matches, will be played on a later date fixed by the Executice Committee, unless mutual arrangements can be made between the teams concerned for playing in the meantime..
2.--In ordinary circumstances no postponement of any match will be
ONE-ARMED GOLFERS ORGANIZE SOCIETY
The One-Armed Colfers' society open championship will be held September 7 on the course of the Royal Burgess golfing society here players with one-armed from the United States. Germany and France invited to take part.
Play will be by strokes The course over 36 holes.
of the Royal Burgess is the second oldest in the world, founded im having been
1735.
TENNIS
TOURNEY
RESUMES THIS WEEK-END
REQUEST TO THE PLAYERS
The Kowloon Cricket Club tennis tournament will resume this week-end, when competitorsTMTM are again requested to attend on Saturday and Sunday afternoon to take part in a scheduled pro-
gramme.
The organisers intend that all first round matches in every event shall be completed and compoti- tors are asked to nasist in this by being on the ground.
It is also hoped to make pro- gress to the third round in the
and junior championship
the Handicap "A" singles.
Play will start at 2,30 on both Saturday and Sunday and com- petitors will And an arranged list of matches for both days at the club house.
еп-
Last week disappointing progress was made. and it is hoped that players will make a bigger deavour to support the organisers, so that the tournament can 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 sculling 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 terms to row against "Snowy" Burns notify- ther play is I ing the si
the op- suggests a limit of £250 to include
and for
posing team if play is impossible. on the Paramatta River. The cable
Phelps' expenses. circumstances, 3. If, in special
"The offer is of no use to us," ex-
a team is unable to play a match on scheduled date and destres postponement, the opposing
the
a plained the champion's father, Bossy ami Phelps. "Wo last money over every team
must be informed forthwith, and championship contest so far. More the League Secretary notified with than £300 were lost by us in the match in 24 hours. The case will then be against Goodsell at Los Angeless dur- considered by the Executive Coming the Olympic Games." that the mittee, which, if it postponement was reasonable, will Bx another date for the match, but
finds
Wins But is Broke.
Ted got his own consolation for that
If otherwise, will award the full victory in the shape of a cup present- points of the match to the opponed to him at the Fishmongers' Hall He is broke through win- recently. ents of the team in default.
"The Ruggested sum of £250 would
4-No palyer who has played ning the sculling championship of the more than once in the season for a world. higher ranking team of his. club shall be allowed to play for a lower ranking team.
not cover half his expenses to go to Australia, with his brother as puce- maker and someone else to attend to his business.
6-Every Club entering a team er teams for one or more divisions
"Then wo should have to find £500 of the League shall forward to the for the side-stake. I am not at all League Secretary at leant one week nure that we should find a sportsman
before the start of the league sea- to-day willing to risk £600.
aon
д list nominating four players
"In intend replying that unless the
as the nucleus of its team or of organisers can x n series of matchen ench of its teums for the season, to enable them to guarantee us £2,220 This rule does not apply to teams it is not worth while. Wo would ne- entered for the Mixed Doubles Divi- cept a challenge here on the Thames But where it would cost us far less. I am afraid the world's sculling championship to a white elephant."
slon,
0-Except in so far as they are added to, varied, or superseded by these rules, the 1932 rules for the conduct of the Tennis League shall apply.
The incorporation of these new rules this summer means that some of the existing rules become obsolete and (Continued on Page 7.)
CORRESPONDENT'S CORNER KICK QUERY
and
Should Referee Blow
"Cease" Whistle Straight
After the Kick Is Taken?
GOVERNOR'S CUP MATCH TO-MORROW'S FEATURE
Not Enthusiastic, Nor is the champion himself any Phelps enthusiastic, Ted admitted some months ago that he was tired of sculling.
more
It is his intention to try and broak into motor-boat racing which he con- sidera faster, more exelting and far more lucrative.
"I am willing," said Pholphs, "to sculling to-day If anyone in will- quit ing to give me a chance in
a big speed-boat"
In addition to being out of pocket after his California contest with Goodsell, Phelps' only reward when winning tho championship rom Bert Barry on the Thames was £21 14.. The return match yielded £12 108.
GARRISON TENNIS.
The R.A.S.C. Win Easily From Borderers Tenim.
In the Garrison tennis league you- terday the R.A.S.C. easily beat tho Bors "A" Company, South Wales dorora, wlunlng by eight sets to one. The scores were:
Funnell Capt. Patterson and Pte. (R.A.B.G.) beat Capt. Vilare and Eleut. Martin 0-1; beat Cpl. Evang and L/C Andrown 8-10; beat Sgt. Paillatar and L/S Bradley 6-3,
3/9 Flood and Sgt.
Powell to Santos the
(RA.S.C) beat Villars and Martin Santon, however, is so much 6-3; bent Evans and Androwa 6-4; of on Individualist, a trait he lost to Failistar and Bradley 7.9.
Sgt. Tipple and Capt. Cannon has developed though having to (n.A.8.C.) beat Villars and Martia play such a lone game in league 6-2; beat Evans and Andrews 6-1; matches this season, that Ridley boat Tallistar and Bradley 6-1. would probably auffer.
Recrolo
provide a game worth watching, Baldry (Lincolns), R. Gosano SACRIFICE FOR REPUTATIONS.
The Football Association has (St. Joseph's) Parking (Navy),
Reputations, and not current Ridley (Lincolns) and Lt. Hoe just received the discouraging
form, apparently influenced the news that Allen, the Artillery guard (Lincolns).
Ieserves:-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 noither Baldry nor Bornie Gosanto loon). in the cleven.
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- have rather limited Ash of the Lincolns. Ile is a left elpate it will be good enough to selectora The rat contest for the Gover- back and his inclusion will allow beat the Chinese, who, with the talent at their disposal, I venture A.E., Coates, E. el Arculll, and nor's Cup botwoon representative Bullane, who was originally cho- exception of Tam Kong-pak, can to suggest that Warne of the Navy U.M. Omar (sklp).
winger. sides of the Hongkong Football Bon to play at left back with Allon, to the same gleven as that which and Bryant of the Artillery, Size
havo bcon proferable tha Chinese Polico: F. Nolan, F. E. E. Associatiun
Cups-probably one of the finest choices Boskor, AR. Clarke and G. C. Amateur Athletic Federation will to take upon his usual place on the won the Lai Wah and Charity would
For the rest one cannot cavil. sides evor acon in Hongkong. Moss (skip); J. C. Forder, T. Tal-take place to-morrow and will right.
of tho
Once again the European half Comboy is as good a goalkeeper lon, J. Shepherd and W. Matr joccupy the attention (skip); J. Orom, T. Perkins, E. G. majority of local footbal fans.
Thla competition, which has be- Other than this the Ansociation back line appears to be the weak as either Heath or Marques, tho
The Y.M.C.A. water polo teams Post and W. E. Hollanda (skip).
hind it the very laudible aim of team promises to turn out na ad- cat link, and I think the selectors, only other custodians who stood
had an enjoyable and successful cementing friendly co-operation vertised, which means that the rather than concern themselves in line for selection and Mullane with the desirability of "making and Ash will certainly make n use. the jobs go round. could have ful pair of backs.
Hocquard has never been very Th aweek-end longue programme practice last night. Both the first Recroio:-E. L. Barros, L. C, R. between the two football organsin. following should line up.
confined paid a little more attention to the Combey (R.A)
to four matches. and cocond teams took part, and successful against the Chinore, Is Souza, C. G. Silva and R. F. Luz lions, was instituted Inst year, and
Mullmie (S. W. B.) and Ash playing strength of the side. (akip); L. Guterrios, R. Robarts, the winning team to-morrow will
Had this been done, players but his inclusion in company Kowloon and the Police meet in the result was a win for Keer's (Lincolns) A S. Gomes and C. E. Marques the Arst holders of the handsome
like Podmore and Shirtas must with Ridley could not be very well Division 1, South China and the team, who beat Schreuder's sido
(Continued on Page 7.j by five goala to four. Bliss (Kowloon), Pardoe (It.A.), (skip); F. Xavior, F. V. Ribeiro, trophy.
Two strong teams will take the
have found a place in the eleven. Improved, unless the position was B. M. Remedios and F. X. M.
field and the Club Ground Heuld and A. Duncan (Club).
Recreio v Kowloon Docks
THE FA. TEAM.
LEAGUE PROGRAMME.
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