THE HONGKONG
TENNIS MASSACRE OF TSUI YUN
JFF IMPRESSES WITH
BRILLIANT
ALL ROUND DISPLAY
CAPTURES HIS OLD FORM OF 1931
NOK BEATS SULLIVAN IN FINEST
DISPLAY OF CAREER
(By “Varilas"),
W. A. H. Duff's encountor with Tsui Yun- In the tennis championship yesterday was, spectacle, a big disappointment, but it satisfy the spectators on one point: that former Shanghai title holder will have a /important say in the destination of the I singles crown during the next few ks.
t was Duff's first serious outing on the tennis I had seen since watching him beat M. W. Lo in nterport in 1931. In the interval it was reported Duff had considerably lost his form as a result of alth, but unless one's judgment is to be entirely d, it seems that he is again very near to being at jest.
most striking feature of ime as compared to lead
exponents, is the addi- pace he obtains off the with his shots, his well inticipation which allows conserve his energy, and t,strategy which permits up to the net at the right an almost certain point Jl.
ENDIDLY EQUIPPED.
needs
ex+
his command, but in match play is not yet sufficiently confident to produce them with the same faci- lity as in friendly games.
Chiefly thon he porience. Duff exposed his short- comings, prominent among them being a tendency to hurry strokes when on the defence. The number of shots in which he sent the ball soaring out of the court boundaries was sufficient proof of | this.
his
!!
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
W. A. H. Daff beat Taui. Yun. pul 6-0, 6-2
Firdos Khan best P. K. Liang 0-6-6-2, 6-37.5%
A. E. F. Guest beat H. D. Day
5+0; 6-0 ....
W. C. Hang beat C. Dunlinm Deat D. 6-4, 0-4
Ng Kam-choun beat D. S. Green 6-1, 6-19
F. IL Kwok beat A.'L. Sullivan 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
1972
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
II. D. Tellinton v C. M. Jacob M1, Drysdale v II. D. Ramjahn A. C. C. Mierý v R. B. Hambly 8. E. Green v M. Beach Thomas T. Llu v J.: W. Leonard M. C. Hung H. Y. Ho 8. A. Gray C. Amery
8. A. Rumjahn v J. McDougall
PUI
Hanoi Press Tributes To H.K. Players
"BEST TENNIS OF SEASON.
'DID NOT DEČEIVE US"
The following comments regarding Ho Ka-lau, Taul Wal-pul and Tam You-dong are culled from the Hanoi Press:
Taui Wai-put in his match - with. Duong possessed a lightly raised ser vico, rather abbreviated, but as power- ful as that of the Tonkin champlon Saumont-and as dangerous. A good player at the net.
He knew how to exploit the weak side of his opponent, working slowly with tho ball, then, terminating brusquely the exchange with a beauti ful drivo powerfully delivered, other diagonally or by a magisterial inter
coption at the not.
local championship and competitive courts. and those who bavo. watched his do- velopment on sound, orthodox lines, wore not tromendously surprised at the outcome of the match.
HO'S SMILE,
+
"
Of Ho Ka-lau, who was opposed to Jean Saumont, the Annam Nouveau says that his chief characteristics in n strenuous match with the Tonkin champion were his imperturbability and a perpetual smile which пол over the spectators.
Kwok's reliable ground strokee, which allowed him not only to sustain the rallies, but at the same ame to do most of tho attacking, played a leading part in his Trui and Ko v. Duong and Giao success. The loft-handed C.R.C. In regard to this match, the same Hongkong pair: We say with all sin- player searched Sullivan's back-paper has the following to say of the hand corner with cunning per cerity that the Hongkong combina sistency, and with shots which in- tion la superior. The visitors, after creased in speed.
Although possessing but # defensiva backhand, this too was steady enough in the final set to withstand Sullivan's attempts to break through, and in the stamina decided the issue.
BACKHAND FAILS.
end
and
THEY
SQUASH RACKETS.
Mrs. Kayll and Mrs. Addis, yoster. being cutting driver of Duong and dey's finalists in the U.S.R.C. squash
rackets championship. by the smashes of Gino, recovered themselves, and in discovering the ticular the return strokes of Duong, weak spots in their opponents, in par- organized an aggressive attack. With the vlow constantly to recover lost ground, they came up to the net in order to cut short the exchanges. Mrs. Kayll Wins Final Of Rarely did Sullivan attain the both the local players, in particular standard of terals with which that of Glao, is worthy of praise. But his name has been linked in the with the evidence before us, we must past. Hla backhand, always say that the Chinese became more and regarded as one of the best in more of a menace to them towards the the Colony collapsed under end. While we do not wish to praise Kwok's hammering, and this was Duong and Giao, a set of 6 to 0 will largely responsible for. Sulli- sumclently plead in their favour! van's defeat
Without doubt, the performance of
Tsui's nervousness against Duff st. Taul yesterday, Duff bring all of his range of prevented him from displaying into action, but he did vary whether he had made any real sufficiently to demon-progress during the past year. his complete mastery in His backhand suggested slight de- hases, notably fint racket preciation in quality, although I in both hands, the chop, am willing to believe that at no rhead, stop, volley. and stage did he produce his best to expend itself and then drove the well on the contrary.
Alley. He did,
a splendidly equipped and produces his strokes orthodox and most effec- yle. His forehand drive, 8 made with a very short nick, continually opened up mpaign, and once there,
8 difficult man' to pass. get, by him about four during the match, but y.found himself hopelessly bouvred with П cleverly stop volley.
A MASSACRE
ng well within himself,
educed his errors to the n, and in adroitly varying
I length, forced Taiu into , and robbed him of his
co.
y often scores give a false of the exchanges in a ten- jatch, but Duff'e 6-0, 6-2 against Toul accurately ayed the difference be the players. It was the hter of an Innocent.
not likely that Taui will himself to lose faith in nie because of this thrash-
but
strokes. A big improvement can still be made in service, chiefly he needs to increase his knowledge of the most facile way of covering the court with least expenditure of energy.
MODEL LENGTH.
the
BEST OF THE SEASON. Kwok too was quite unperturbed
In a concluding mote the writer by Sullivan's American reverse
having seen tho beat tennis produc- spin service which has hitherto say: The public rotire contented with and local players tied up in knots. tion of the season. The Hongkong He waited patiently for the sping champions have not deceived us-- ball back flat racket and with an excellent length.
Kwok's success should do him a
lot of good, and it is certainly Lal Singh
encouraging to see the young players winning their spurs 80 worthily..
Bertie Guest, K.C.C. No. 2 did
Badly
Duff adopted the initiative from the outset and never al-Henry Ung on Monday. A straight lowed it to be taken from him. Finding the corners with clever ly propelled shots which in creased in pace, as the rallies progressed, he generally finish- ed matters either with a winning| volley or by out-pacing Tsui with a drive to the corner.
unto H. B. Day as Barrow did to Injured
sets win without the loss of al game was the verdict obtained with Guest playing easily within himself..
Willie Hung had to fight really hard for the majority of his points against D. C. Dunham, whom he beat in two sets. Hung's - neat i -volleying proved the turning point] Duff's length was model, and his in each set which wont to ten control over the ball dolightful to
HAMCA. Dunham's game seemed to. watch. Taul found a defensive be sufficiently, well founded to game very foreign to his nature, allow him to make rapid strides in: and although occasionally flashing the near future. out a beautiful shot, was for the most part at a loss, to counter the vigorous offensive of the Canadian player.
Because of his past records and acknowledged roputation, the first round elimination of A. L. Sulli- van yesterday might by many be regarded as a sensation.
But F. H. Kwok, his diminutivo
e has many fine stroken at | conqueror, is no stranger to the
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PLAYER
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U.S.R.C. Tourney.
In the Anal.of the United Services
Recreation Club squash Tacket tournament yesterday, Mrs. Kayll, wife of.Lt. Kaylf, RA, defeated Mira. Addis, wife' of Commander Addis, R.N., by three acts to love.
The lower played well, but did not find her true form.
KOWLOON HOCKEY
PUNJABIS SECONDS BEAT C.B.A.
Tho CBA were defeated by tho odd goal in three by the Punjabis 2nd XI on the Marina ground yesterday. The Civilians turned out with only ten men, an Indian being included. In the side at left wing to balance the teams. The Punjabis played several of their, Azst team men.
Play was even in the first half and the teams changed over with no score registered. Halford brought off two-vory-fno-caves-from-short
(By "Bully-Off”)- Lal Singh, the Punjabis cornera outside left, and the Colony's In the second half the Punjabis bod choice for that position the better of the exchanges territorial- against Macao in the Inter-ly and netted twice through Mohamed Afsa. Halford reduced their lend port game on Chinese New within the last few minutes of play. Year Day sustained, a severe injury to the nose in a friend- ly game yesterday and there ia some doubt as to whether he will be fit to take the field during the Interport game.
I am afraid there is ittle chance of his playing In the Army XI on Friday and he is almost certain to be absent from the Interport XI v Rest game on! Sunday.
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RECREIO AND "Y" DRAW.
Playing at King's Park yesterday the Y.M.C.A. drew with the Club de Recreio, cach side scoring once. There was no scoring in the first half. Early in the second half the Recrelo took the lead from a penalty bully, Souza netting. G. Fowler equalined for the "Y" shortly afterwards.
TEAM FOR TO-MORROW.
The following will represent the Contral British Association in a
view this afternoon, and both should have comfortable passages into the second round, where they will meet in conflict once aynin,
A SUGGESTION, The unhappiness players in having to play through two, and sometimes three sets, with tennis balls rendered black after the first half a dozen gumes, prompts mei to suggest to the tournament | committee that they consider the advisability of allowing com- There will, I am afraid, have to petitors the right of n tin of be considerable reshuffling of the new balls, at least for the third Rest team. Tom Whitley and MacNider and B. 1. Bickford; J. T. K. Halford who were selected at left Gilchrist, C. Halford and N. Whitley: The stato of the balls is a wine and centre half respectively, W. II. G. Hirst, T.S. D. Whitley, definite handleap to the players, are, I understand, turning out for C. C. Francis, E. MacNider and R. A. and umpiring is not made
the C.B.A. against the Police and Carroll. any easier. That competitors should will not be available for the trini bo forced to play under a dis- game, advantage which is completely be-j
The following will represent the yond their control seems rather le also chosen for the Rest team Radio Sports in a friendly match hard, and the provision of new and because of this they are seek against H.M.S. Medway Officers balls for the third set would be ing postponement of the Mamak on Friday at King's Park, bully off 4 gesture highly appreciated by all game until a later date. Their at 6 p.m.: players.
sct.
friendly, hockey match against the University at King's Park to-morrow at 5.16 p.m. sharp-E. S. Moses; S.
back, Blackburn, the "Police
M
RADIO TEAM.
request is strongly opposed by the Man Singh: P. Singh and J. S. C.B.A. as when the C.B.A. sought Growal: A. E. P. Guest, C. J. ostponement earlier in the senson Dyke and M. Singh: M. H. Hassan, the Police met them with''a de- G. Singh, Awtar Singh, Kalwant
THE THIRD TEST nite refusal. The game means a Singh and F. A. Kemp. Reserves:
lot to the Police for if they capture Jaggeet Singh and Attar Singh.
the two points they are in a strong! position to claim the Mamak
YUVRAJ OF PATIALA League honoure. The game is ul-
IN INDIAN ELEVEN
A
so vitally important to the C.B.A. as a win will place them on Madras, Fob, 0. level- footing with the Radio and Two changes have been made in the|the Police. Indian cricket team which will oppoed England in the third and final test, which commences here on Saturday,
The capabilities of the youthful SCRIBES AT CRICKET Yuvraj of Patiala have at laat heen. recognised by the Indian selecters, who have included him in the side. Another nowcomer is Nazir All, who toured England, in the 1932 All-India team, and was twelfth man in the last two tests.
man.
NEWSPAPER STAFF TO PLAY HIM.S. TAMAR.
The following will represent the
BOXING CONTEST ·
ROSENBLOM HELD TO A DRAW
Miami, Feb. 0. In a fifteen round contest hero-fer | the World's LightweightBoxing Championship, Max Rosenblom, was hold to a draw by Joo Knight of Calro.
The Georgia, champlen's ⋅ windmill
Auta
G. Gopplan and Mushing All have South China Morning Post in a style befuddled, and slowed down heen dropped, the latter being twelfth friendly cricket match against ELMS. Knight, who led in the earlier rounds.
The Indian team will therefore Tamar on the R.N.0.8.C. ground, with hard lefts.
King's Park on Saturday, commencing consist of Major C. K. Naidu (Capt.),
There were no knockdowns although A. H. Ramjahn Amarnath, V. M. Merchant, Amar Abbas, C. N. Dragon, G. W. Gifton, Rosenblem was superior and faster Binch Mohamed Nisar, C. S. Naldu. 9. A. Gray, J. M. Kelleher, J. Bethan his opponent, but Knight had the G. Nasomal, Yuvraj of Patiala and Luke, E. MaaNider, A. M. Omar, F., heavier ponch, particularly with his Nazir All-Router.
D. Pereira, O. E, Wong.
Dilawar Hossain. 8. Wazir All R. 2 p.m. (Capt.). ··M. R. cach was ones brought to his knees. |
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