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20, 1.J
(Our Own Correspondent).
TelegraphicMesences Ordinanco, 1991. Copyright,
Neceived June
CIVIL SERVICE DO WELL
London, June 19. THE representative Hongkong cricket team, composed of local players on Home leave, began their June tour of the West to-day, when they met Somerset Stragglers in a two-day match.
At the close of the first day's play, Hongkong were 13 in arrears on the first innings, making a score of 157 in reply to the Stragglers' 170.
The match is being played on the Somerset county ground at Taunton.
ing dismissed for a single.
After this F.S.W. Smith fairly¦ collard the attack hitting bril- liantly all round the wicket to score 57 before being sent back.:
E. V. Read was the only player:
A. C. Beck of the Hongkong Cricket Club, and prominent Interporter, together with F. S. W. Smith, the K.C.C. batsman, and D J. N. Anderson of he to register a "duck", and small University, carried the contributions by B. D. Evans, E.
off honours of the day so far as the W. Hamilton, C.E.R. Clarabut and visitors were concerned
G. Hamilton helped the total along
Beck bowled brilliantly after to 157, thirteen short of the Stragterday's competitors in the second the Stragglers had placed 60 onglers' aggregate. the board without loss, and finally returned an analysis of
8 for 53
Coming quickly off the pitch, the Hongkong fast bowler demor alised the Somerset men, and after the lunch interval, the whole of the team was dimissed for an-nddi- tional 110 runs.
BAD START.
J. E. Richardson and D.J.N. An- derson opened the Hongkong in-
vehicle that carries thenings, but the Civil Service bats-
greatest all star cast of
players? ESTHER RALSTON
directed
CONRAD VEIDT Harold Huth Cedric Hardwicke Joan Barry Gordon Harker
Donald Calthrop Frank Vosper
was quickly sent back after scoring a single.
A useful partnership between
SCORE.
The Individual scores of the Hongkong team were:
J.E. Richardson (C.S.C.C.) 1 D.J.N. Anderson (University) 16) E.J.R. Mitchell (H.K.C.C.).. 18 A. C. Bock (H.K.C.C.)
F. E. Lawrence (K.C.C.)
F.S.W. Smith (K.C.C.)
E. V. Reed (CS.C.C.)
B. D. Evans (C.S.C.C.) ....
FOR BOWLS TITLE—Six of yes-
round of the lawn bowls champion ship. Top (left) G. E. Roylance (with wood) and J. F. McGowan) T. Hard and A. F. Pauli bolow, N. J. Bebbington and A. W. Grim-
mitt. (Photos: Ming Yuan).
10
1
57
0
JAPAN WIN
E. W. Hamilton (C.S.C.C.).. LAST TWO
G.E.R. Clarabut (University 7 G. Hamilton Extras
CHAMPIONSHIP BOWLS
LATEST RESULTS
A. W. Grimmitt, J. F. Me- Gowany R. P. Phillips (Civil Service CC.) and A. F. Paul 'Hongkong Electric) were win nera in the second round of the lawn bowls singles champion. ship yesterday.
YESTERDAY'S TENNIS
C.R.C... I.R.C., K.C.C, AND S. CHINA WIN WITH EASE
YEW MAN KIT BACK AGAIN
(By "Veritas")
With the exception of the Hongkong Cricket Club v C.R.C. "B" match, called off owing to the Club round being closed, a full programme of matches was played in the "A" Division on the tennis league yesterday, the results working out in accordance with expectations. : South China, playing two | WZROKOME:ĊEBRANOMAI home matches, were successful
in one, but hopelessly outplayed i In the other. The K.C.C. and LR.C. scored comfortable victor. ies.
K.C.C.
TO-DAY'S TENNIS. The following programme is
for arranged
"Division,
teams in the tennis league this afternoon..
2
1
L.R.C.
H
3
7. Recreio S.C.A.A. “A” 9 University S.C.A.A. "IP" 1 C.R.C. “A” I.R.C.
G C.C.C. The Chinese Recreation Club champlona team were without the services of M. W. Lo, but Yow Man-kit, who before the start of the season, announced his retire- ment from leagué tennis, came in to partner M. K. Lo, and the pair won two out of three sets.
V C.R.C.
at Sookunpoo
University v. C.S.C.C.
--at Pokfulam
*KCC
S.C.A.A.
-at King's l'ork
Recreio Graduates
v H.K.C.C.
¥ U.S.R.C.
ZDENKONASANGREUTATE IN 2002 BE BUSINES
The Remedios partnership, how. The South Chinn second string over, played sufficiently well to tako were completely outclassed; Ho sets from Guest and Hyde and Ka-lau and Taui Wai-pui, together Burnett and Gray. A. V. Remedios with W. C. Hung and Chia Chun-was dazzling overhead and also chiu winning all three sets, drove very powerfully, whilst F.J. Remedios with A service which On the other hand, South puzzlod; and a strong volley, gavo China "A." who created n sen- splendid support. sation by defeating the ERC.. C. A. Barretto played delightful In the first match of the season, tennis with G. A. Noronha, a former gave a further illustration. of "C" Division player, but the com- steadiness at their potentialities when they bination" lacked overwhelmed the University to crucial times and were too inclined win by nine clear sets.
to attempt to knock the cover off the ball. With the Indians having alrendy If the match can be taken dropped a couple of points, it would as any true criterion, it would club-mate Armstrong, although depend on the result of the game discovered a team, capable
Phillips did well to beat his appear that the championship will seem that the K.C.C. have now only five points separated the con- between the C.R.C. and South least of holding their own." testants at the close. Phillipa China first strings, produced his most telling shots at
Grimmitt accounted for Beb- bington far ensler than was gen- erally expected. He went to his points when, Bebbington was still on the five mark. Grimmitt play- ed steady bowls, throughout and always had a better shot for Beb- bington's best.
the right time and succeeded in
RECREIO'S BRAVE SHOW.
·
at
The Burnett-Gray combination,
of product of the selectors' search
for a third pair, gave Cite a pro-
holding on to a valuable lend. The Club de Recreio had to in-mising display and worked to-
were
The third success of the day for clude C.A. Neronha, a "B" Division gether with understanding. Civil Service was obtained by Me-player in the team against the Gowan, who overcame G. E. Roy K.C.C., but the homesters lance of the Bowling Green Club. vastly superior and won with ease. Although McGowan won 21-12 the RUBBERS
The Fincher brothers, having and several overcome. A.V, and F. J. Remedios, splendid heads featured the game, the Portuguese strongest pair, in A. F. Paul of the Electric played the first round, found nothing to reliable and consistent bowls to stop them and they carried off three
at T. Hard by five shots. sets
Total 157: The match will be continued to-j Anderson and E.J.R. Mitchell, the day, and the rest of the programme NUNOI Hongkong Cricket Club and Inter-is as follows: port captain, and skipper of the touring side, saw the total improv- ed.
Mitchell left after contributing a useful 18. A.C. Beck came along with a steady ten runs, but Frank| Lawrence of the K.C.C. failed, be-
June 22 v South Devon at New-:
ton Abbot
June 26 v Men O Mendip at
Wells
June 28 and 29 v Devon Dump- lings on Exeter county ground June 30 v Sidmouth at Sidmouth
NELSON & CONSTANTINE
IN
& SATOH FORM
GREAT BRITAIN IN FINAL
Paris, June 19. Australia-to-day had reason to be thankful that they anatch- ed their Davis Cup victory against Japan in the first three
WALTER FORDE WHY HE IS NOT FREED FOR TESTS rubbers, for in the final matches
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W. I. STILL HOPEFUL.
of
at
to-day, both McGrath and Craw- ford fell victims to Nunoi and】 Satoh respectively.
SUPERLATIVE.
contest
was keen
RESULTS.
►
A. W: Grimmitt beat N. J. Beb bington 21-5
R.P. Phillips beat T. Armstrong 21-16
JF. McGowan hest G.E. Roylancs 21-12
-
:
A.F. Paul beat T. Hard 21-16
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
R. Hall v A.S. Gomes
R. Ella v J.C. Brown
(K.C.C. Green)
A. Hyde-Lay v L.E. Lammert
(Police Green). A.M. Helland v 3.5. Logan
(K.B.G.C. Green)
LAST OF SECOND ROUND TIES
COMPLETE LIST OF MATCHES The following is the completo
An official of the Nelson
"I am still hopeful that the (Lancashire) Cricket Club yea Nelson club will alter their de- tralla in the Zone final with the
England qualified to meet Aus-- terday explained why the club clsion," said Mr. J. M. Kidney, greatest of case, when Hughes and has, so far, declined to release manager the West Indies Perry beat Menzel and Maraatek Constantine to play for the cricketers, io a reporter
6-3, 6-4, 6-4. West Indies in more than one Southampton.
This was third and deciding Test match.
Nelson have declined to release rubber, but it is more than possi Constantine, one of the greatest Constantine for more than one ble that England will win the re- all round players the West Indies fest match, but Mr. Kidney stated maining two matches to enjoy a have ever produced, and the laugh- that "he was looking to the club to clean sweep as did their opponents list of games to be played in the ing cavalier of cricket, is engaged demonstrate their good feeling
devote under a contract to
his and sportsmanship to the West against Greece in the semi-final. second round of the open singles
lawn bowla championship: services exclusively to the Nelson Indles Cricket Board of Control. Club, but has been given per- "We appreciate the fact that | Nunol, who was first on the card mission to play in the Test match Constantine has been released for to-day, played superlative tennis to at Manchester on July 22, 23, and one Test," he said, "and hope that beat Vivian McGrath, He made F. L. Rapley 24, and in three midweek matches Nelson will find it possible to himself virtually safe by taking against northern counties.
permit him to participate in the the first two sets at 6-4, 6-4, and "Nelson," said the official of the other Testa.
endeavoured to wipe off the stly- club, "aro paying Constantine the "I Nelson can see their way to ma of his reverse againat Craw-J. Purvis biggest salary over paid in Lan-meet us, we shall have pleasure inford with a straight sets win. But A. E. Contes cashire League cricket, one which finding the best available sub- McGrath took the set along to the would be impossible for him to earn stitute for them at our disposal.fourteenth game and then broke D. Rumjahn v U. M. Omar In the West Indies, and while the In other words, any player who through to win.
W. Wotherspoon v. T. V. Ramsay committeo are willing to meet the le not selected to play in the Test Nuñol refused to lose grip; al-) (Craigengower Green) West Indies board as far as side." possible, we have our own bors to think about.
BIG FIXTURE CLASH.
mem-
JUNE zz.
v E. C. Fincher Rocrelo Green)
JUNE 26,
v F. V. Field YT: Ferguson (Police Green)
JUNE 27.
C.C.C. IMPROVE. Craigongower gave a much bet-. ter account of themselves at Soo- kumpoo than their display against the Recreio a fortnight ago aug- gested possible.
Howard and Hachiuma atruck
(Continued On Page 9.)
SUZANNE LENGLEN WANTS
£10,000 TO PLAY
NO CHANCE OF MATCH WITH MRS. WILLS MOODY
·SUZANNE'S RIGHT.
Paris, May 25. tennis match between Mrs. Helen "I shall be willing to play Wills Moody, the United States Mrs. Helen Wills Moody a
champion, and herself. lawn tennis match, but on my own terms. They are money terms, and I must make a fortune out of it.” This statement was made by Mlle. Suzanno Lenglen at the French Lawn Tennis she was an animated spectator, Championships to-day, where
"It is Mlle. Lenglen's right to ask for a fortune, seeing that she has made the game her profession," said a French of- ficial, but he added: "I don't see 'any promise of the match taking place, as permission is not likely to be granted by the French Lawn Tennis Federa tion, and there is no one now* adays with enough money to spare for such a venture."
The first intimation she had that a match had been suggested. between her and the famous United States champion, Mrs. A French sporta promoter snid: Wills Moody, was when asked "It is not for me to offer advice to whether sho Intended to play or other promotore, but I do strongly not,
advise Mr. Jeff Dickson, the box- "But you know it cannot be," ing promoter, to try to arrange the she said, "for now I am a profes-match. It would
pay him as woll alonni, and the rules do not permit as Mille. Longlen." an' amatour and a professional to It is understood that if Mila. play each other except with the Lenglen will accept £10,000 an consent of the Lawn, Tonnfarrangement might be come to, Federation."
providing, of course, that the, though McGrath continued, to
"Suppose," she was asked, "auch | French federation will permit the AN OMITTED CLAUSE.''
The fourth show improvement.
sanction were given, would you match. Constantine originally entered set went to twelve games, the
E. M. Remedios then be willing to play this
HER DAY IS PAST. J. Cavanagh Into an agreement with the Nelson Japanese biding his time before
match7" She paused for a mo Milé, Suzanne Longlen's offer (Bowling Green Club) "The three Test matches clash club whereby he would be avall breaking through to win in great
ment, and thon and aho would. caused considerable aurprise in with the three 'Derby Axtures able to play for the West Indies in style.
JUNE 28.
English lawn tennis circles:: which Nelson play at home with Teat matches. When his contract
* HAVE HAD ENOUGH.” Satoh entored upon his task of
"The suggestion is ridiculoua", Colne, Burnley, and Accrington was renowed, however, that parti- overcoming Crawford with grim R. Basa
v H. Gittons
"It would have to be for heaps declared Mr. H. Roper Barratt, a Last season these fixtures brought cular clause was omitted. earnestness. Crawford is at pre-J. F. Lunny v H. Hampton
of money, though something council member of the Lawn Ten- the Nelson club sum of £457, a The question as to whether or not sent playing the finest tennis of
(Police Groun) third of the total of the season's Constantine plays is therefore his career, but Satoh, after drop-E. G. Searle
worth my while," she said, "for nis Association, to a reporter. v N. Drummond why, otherwise, should 1 play "It will never take place," he said. v L. lo Rome
Mrs. Wills Moody? She would "There are too many factors We released him for the M.C.C.entirely dependent on the sports ping the first sot, came into his J. Watson
have all to gain and nothing to against it. Besides, Suzanne's day (Craigongower Greon) fixture at Lord's, and as, incidental-
manship of the Nelson C.C. own and annexed the succeeding
two.
lose, and besides, I do not want officials,
JUNE 29. ly, wo lost the malch with Lower-
is past. Mr. B. Warburton, secratary of Easing up for the fourth, ho
to play any more match tennis house, it looks as if Constantine's the club, stated that no request lost, it at 6-1, and then returned 9. Eccleshall
"If they did meet, Mrs. Wills v V. C. Labrum ---I have had enough." absonco là likely to cost
Moody, would knock her head Us had been received. from the with renewed vigour to capture the
(Police Groon) the championship of the Lancashire M.C.C. for the
Whether anyone is willing to off
baitk League, which wo have won four stantine for
release of Con-deciding sut at 6-2.
The Hon. Secretary of the Lawn put up sumclent money for the all throo Tost Both men played grent tennis, Bowls League reminds clubs that match it cannot be said but it was it were proposed to play the game Mr. Roper Barrett added that if times in the past five seasons. matches, ...
and by her victories to-day, Japan the second round of the Spey Royal found out from a member of the in England, "such an event would. "Apart from the Burnloy match "At the moment we regard it as succeeded in a measure to re-Cup must be completed by July 20. French Federation that the feel- bo adequately covered by the wo have not asked for any com-impossible," he said. "We have justify horgolf in the international pensation from the West Indies already. given Constantina per tennis field......... board, and the committes fool that mission to play in the Old Traf- they have shown good aportamon-ford Test, but all the Test matcher ship in relonsing Constantino, as fall on datos when Nelson are they have done.
engaged in. Dorby matchos.
gato receipts.
"After all the interests of the club and its mombers have to be safeguarded."
We have 1,000 members, and we have them to consider just as much an International cricket."
LATEST SCORES.
The latest scores no cabled by Router aro:.
Australia v Japan-At Paris. R. Nunol (Japan) beat V..
McGrath 6-4, 6-4, 6-8, 7-5.
...
ing is all against permission rule which forbids an amateur to
J. Batoh (Japan) bent J. Craw-being given, even if it wore play a professional without welt-
ford. 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 England, Czecho-Slovakia
at Eastbourne.
G. P. Hughes and F. J. Perry
(Gt. Britain) beat II. Menzel and Marsalek 0-9. 0-4, 6-4.
sought.
ten permission of the council."ke Paris, May 20.- Actually the proposal is tho Frenchmen to-day were agreed direct concern of the United that Mile, Suzanne Longlen is Blaten LTA. They have only to right in insisting upon "making a forbid Mrs. Wille Moody from fortune out of the suggested lawn playing and the match is dead.
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