THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, MARCH 17,
1934.
IP PAK-WAH & LEE WAI-TONG MAY PLAY AGAINST
A. V. Sutcliffe, who will to-day stroke Oxford in the annual boat race from Putney to Mortlaka.
TAM'S
FOURTH
BIG
To-day's Boat Race: Cambridge Firm Favourites
(By "Véritas").
If conditions are favourable, Hongkong radio lis- tenera will, at twenty past ten to-night, be able to hear the gun signal which will start the boat race between crews of Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The an nual rowing classic of the year, which also makes one of the most thrilling broadcasts imaginable, is due to hot stort at 2.20 p.m. G.M.T., and Cambridge are favourites.
The local ZBW is again endea-toss, with the advantage of the vouring to relay the British broad-sheltered Surrey side, may make cast running commentary on the all the difference between victory race, but listeners will have to and defeat. depend on atmospheric conditions.
But whatever the outcome, the
Since 1856, the Boat Raco, as it 44 miles course from Putney to has come be known, has been an Mortlake promises to see a magni- outstanding annual sporting event fleent race. If Cambridge win it in England almost without a will be because they are a better break. The first race took place crew: If Oxford get in first it will in 1829. Actually there have been be thanks to their rugged 64 completed races to date, of manship and a fighting spirit which Cambridge have won 44, which knows no defeat. and Oxford 40.
RECORDS.
OXFORD'S POSITIONAL
CHANGES.
Cambridge have already establ Ished a record for the longest siring of successes, last year's victory making them winners for the tenth year in succession; they start firm favourites today, despite
TENNIS WIN the great promiss shown by the
FINE VICTORY AGAINST LAI
Oxford crew in the early stages of training, and the fact that the challengers have apared no ex-) pense in their endeavour to break the sequence of defeats.
But the last fortnight has seen constant positional changes in the| Oxford crew, whilst the loss of
vars.
Here are the records of results for the last 15 years.
Year
Winner H. 6. Cambridge 19.15 1921 1922 Cambridge 10 27 1923 Oxford
Won by
length
lengthe
Jength
Cambridge 10 14 1. 1028 Cambridge 20 25 10 1920 Cambridge 19 24 1930 Cambridge
1921 Cambridge 1925 Cambridge 21 30 30 1926 Cambridge 19 D 5 1927
lengths
kngth" lens Jength
Senartha
lengths
1981 Cambridge 19 26 234 length 1032 Cambridge 19 81
lengthe
1933 Cambrid 20 67 234 length
• Oxford were waterlogged
THE CREWS.
The crews with their weights,
their President, G. A. Ellison has for to-day's race are: (By "Veritas”).
been a bliter blow. W. H. Migotti Although enjoying conditions of Worcester has been brought in
uneful deputy, all in his favour, Lai Kwong. for Ellison, and is regarded as a tsun, Canton candidate
for
W. II. Migott! (Worcester)
OXFORD.
-11.11
R. W. G. Holdsworth (Brase-
noso)
11.11
TO-DAY'S CREWS-Here are to-day's boat race crews in action. Top shows Cambridge during a
burst of speed, and below, Oxford putting in a bard row
K.C.C. & ST. ANDREW'S IN RETURN
BADMINTON MATCH
BOTH CLUBS TURNING OUT STRONG
TEAMS ON MONDAY
NOTES ON THE GAME AT HOME: THE IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
(By "Veritus").
St. Andrew's are introducing P. Cook 15-5 15-7; D. C. Hume and F. Broadbridge, and the K.C.C., R. C. F. Nichols bt J. L. Rankin and A. E. Collins, for the return T. H. Royle 16.0 12-16 16-10. badminton
Final-Maconachia and Hamilton match between these clubs on Monday evening be hume and Nichols 16-9 12-16 15-6. in St. Andrew's Church Hall.
The usual programme of 18 games
and mixed doubles.
WOMEN'S DOUBLES,
Tennis Prize Distribution At Shameen
HANDSOME CUPS PRESENTED
24TH"
RETURN OF S. CHINA STARS
FOR BIG MATCH
BORDERERS TO FACE STRONG COMBINATION
(By "Veritas").
Important introductions may be made in the South China team to meet the Borderers in their vital league match to-morrow,
Ip Pak-wah, dazzling left winger, reports himself it and Is In the Colony. He will prob ably figure on the left wing.
Lee Wal-teng; former brains of the attack, is also in the colony, and is playing for South China this afternoon at centre-forward, and may be called upon to do service to-morrow.
Otherwise, I am told, the team will be the same as that which defeated St. Joseph's. That team Li Tin-sang was: Wong Wing:
and
Lau Mau: Loung In-chan, Loung Wing-chui and Leo Kwok- wal: Loung Shui-yic, Tay_Qua- tong, Pau Ka-ping, Tam Kong- pak and Ng Po-kul.
NATIONAL RANKING
LISTS.
On the occasion of the closing of the Shameen Lawn Tennis Club grana
If Ip Pak-wah and Lee Wal- courts for the Benson an American doubles tournament on the automatic tong are brought into the side
plan handicap was played. Both on Sunday, they will probably do enjoyable afternoon. The tournament and Tay Qua-tong. Players and onlookers spent a most so to the exclusion of Ng Po-kul was won by Mr. J. W. Ballantine, the ' American Consul-Gencral and Mc. II. Semi-FineL-Mrs. Horsley and Mrs. Schneider, of Messra, Jebsen & Co. has been arranged, comprising men's Uber bt Miss Steker and Bits. Kenny after playing off a tie with another 16-0 16-18; Miss T. Kingsbury and
air, St. Andrew's, who won But with the exception of P. Hogg (New College) ...... 12.11
ut the Mrs. Henderson bt Miss Smith and The prizes for the season were very
to Mr. MacDouglas 16-10 16-10.
kindly presented by Mrs. Herbert championship honours, found Hogg (New College) and P.R.S. J. M. Couchman (Christchurch) 12.12 K.C.C., last month, are expected
repeat their success, having this time
Final-Mrs. Horsley and Mrs. Uber Phillips, the wife of H.B.51. Consul it impossible to curb his imBankes (Christchurch), who are P. R. S. Bankes (Christchurch) 14.5
res J. H. Lascelles (Balliol) 11.19 the advantage of being on their own bt Miss Kingsbury and Mrs. Hender-General. There were as follows
court. petuosity against. Tam Yoc-rowing at No, 3 and No. 6 fong yesterday, and drove his pertively, the Oxford crew has G. I. F. Thomson (Balliol) way out of the local singles been changing positions continu A. V. Suteliffe (Trinity), str. 14.0
ously. R.W.G. Holdsworth, ori-G. E. F, Bryan (Woreenter), tennis championship, losing in ginally at No. 2, was put stroke during a period of the training. straight sets 6-3, 6-2 Lai put all his trust in a raking but has since a one stroke original place. but forehand drive, player cannot expect to win matches of a advanced stage nt such an tournament as the fourth round, and he had to bow the knee to a younger, tut-more-versatile and painstaking opponent.
"
returned to his
CAMBRIDGE..
11.0
cox. 8.1
A. D. Kingsford (Pembroke) A.V. Sutcliffe, suffering from C. K. Buckle (Magdalene) chill, was kept out of the boat W. G. R. M. Laurie (Selwyn)
K. M. Payne (Third Trinity). D. J. Wilken (Clare) for some time, but he is considered an excellent stroke.
11.6
12.1
13.2
12.7
12.0
8.0
W. A. T. Sambell (Pembroke). 12.3 Cambridge were also not with. H. T. Wilson (Pembroke) .12.7 outtheir troubles during the NJ Bradley (Pembroke) str.-14.1- The Canton exponent might have middle part of training. NJ.J. N. Duckworth (Jesus), Cox. made a better bid for the semi-final Bradley, whom many of the critica if his forehand had bean working aver is the finest stroke Cambridge accuracy. but has had, went down with a cold. with any sustained against Tam's rugged defence it and an inclination on the part of came an uncontrollable alot which their coach to make them change piled up points in rapid succession their style, tended to disorganise for the schoolboy: player,
Thlo is the second outstanding performance by Tam in the current championship, and in view of them, his semi-final prospects against Ho Ka-lau or Leonard cannot lightly he
in in dead Tam dinmissed.
the crew.
COACH CRITICISED.
There is no doubt that Oxford were the more impressive during car the first part of their training, and nestness about his tennis (not a bad went to the tideway with tremend-
the ous confidence. trait), and this, coupled with
fact that he has profited by exper- It was generally admitted that ience and has developed his pay ang their boat went through better
if somewhat than Cambridge, and that Round and orthodox,
the him n crew was rhythmic with t first mechanical, nes, inakes doughty opponent.
rate, finish.
It was difficult to detect a single
да Lai's
boomerangs.
STEADINESS WINS.
the
thrust
1c
It was the trustworthiness of Tam's paddling, two mile rows and full
16
backhand rom stroke. wal h them from being purely defensive, Thoy found mca, attacking, ahota, Lal's eldelinoz alternately until the Joner was forced into error.
course trials have been well up to expeclations, and experts bellove that Cambridge will take the river to-day fitted to prove itself one of the best crows ever to represent the University.
BELGIAN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lacroix Wins Hard
Court Title
The Belglan national champion- ships en covered courts were held in Brussela. The finals resulted as follows:-
Men's Singles A. Lacroix bt Ch. Naeyaert 6-2 8-6 6-4.
Ladies Single-Mlle. N. Adamson bt Mlle. L. Schuiten 6-4 6-0.
1
BILLIARDS AND
SNOOKER
MIX DOUBLES.
The appearance of Collins in the son 15-8 15-10. visiting side, however, should make some difference, and a glance at the teams will show that they are very evenly matched.
The probable pairing will be:
ST, ANDREW'S.
Men's Doubles. Kew and R. IL and F. A. Wong: A. E. P. Guest Broadbridge: E. F. Fincher, and F. Broadbridge.
-Mixed Doubles: :—Miss - P.- Gittins and H. Kew: Miss I. Gittins and R. H. Wong: Miss G. White and E. F.: Fincher.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
Men's Doubles:-A. E. Collins and F. Wigg: S. A. Gray and G. A, White: F. Wigg and I. Walker.
Mixed Doubles:-Miss M. Grimths and Wigg: Miss M. Woolley and Collins: Mins Wolley and Gray.
THE IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
English Players Win 4 Events
London Feb. 17 English players won four of the Ave titles at Elm Park, Dublin, last Saturday. One of the surprises ot
Semi-Final I. C. Maconachie and
Men's Singles Championship- Prener, R. P. Newell; runner-up, E.
Ladies Singles Championshipi- Madame Laffond.
The Dutch, Ranking
ΜΕΝ.
1. H. Timmer; 2. W. Karsten; a
Mrs. Horsley be T. II. Boyle and Miss Winner, Mrs. Wooster; runner-up.o. Koupmen; 4. G. Wi chcurleer;
D. Wilson 12-16 15-4 16-2; D. C. Iume
Championship. G. Lecmbruggen; 6. 3. Knottenbelt; Men's Doubles and Mrs. Uber bt A. Titherley and
Winners, J. de Perceval and J. W. T. T. Hughan; 8. W. Weber; D. Th Miss T. Kingsbury 16-11 15-7.
Olst; 12. H. van Riemsdyck; 13. D. Final-Hume and Mrs. Uber bt Pote-Hunt; runners-up, C. E. Watson van Eek; 10. W. Heynen; 1. J. van Teschmacher: 14. T. Leyennar: 15. Maronachie and Mrs. Horsley 15-12, and E. P. Newell
Doubles
M. Wetselaar; 10. If. Pflaume; 17. M. Brouwers; 18. F. van der Graaff;
15-8.
ENGLAND DEFEAT IRELAND
For 27th Time In Succession
London, Feb, 17. England beat Ireland for tho twenty-seventh successive time in the annual match in Dublin last week by 6-3. Although beaten in the aggre- gate, Ireland may be raid to have car ted off the honours of the match, for W. Hamilton beat R. M. White, the
Hong
Championship Winners National City Bank of New York (E. Stelle & R. Pr Newell); run- ners-up, Messrs. Reiss Massey & Co. 19. W. Marinkello; 20, B. Korsse- Ltd (AT. Lay & JL Wright).—— makers.
Mixed Doubles Handicap Winners, Miss M. A. Lehman and C. E. Watson; runners-up. Frau Kanter and H. Schneider.
LADIES.
1. Mlle. M. Rollin-Couquerque; 2 Mme. M. Dros-Canters; 8. Mlle. A Men's Singles Handicap-Winner, Kerkhoff; 4. Mlle. E. Belzor; G. Bille.
K. W.
Lindonk; L.. Van F. I. Tremlett; runner-up,
7.
M. Bout- Vleugela
Mme. Jones.
B. Mme.
Straubi
Men's Doubles Handlenp-Winners, my;
6. Mmo N.
м.
J. P. Coghill and F. I. Tremlett; run-0. Mile: G. Terwind; 10. Mme. H. nors-up, K. W. Jones and H. Rouse. Draile; 11, Mme. M. Jonquiero; 12 After the presentation of the prizes Mine. P.. Kesuela; 18. Mme. E. van. which consisted of some very fine Gulick; 14. Mme. L. Lockar: 15. Mme. cups. three hearty cheers were given D. de Bruyn-Kops; 10. Mile A. Knot- for Mrs. Phillips, thus closing a most tenbelt: 17. Mlle. E. van Horwynen; English champion, in the singles, and enjoyable afternoon-Our Own Cor 18. Mme. B. Reydron; 19. Mlio T. Groenewegen; 20. Mme. J. Meyer. .. Harliton and 1. Maconachie beat respondent. White and D. C. liume, the English loubles champlona, In the doubles. Ireland was weakened through the abrence of A. Hamton and Miss M.. Hamilton owing to illness.
R. M. White (E.) lost to W. Hamil. ton 7-16 15-3 9-15: R. C. F. Nichols
F) bt T. H. Boyle 15-3 15-4.
White and D. C. Hume (E.) lost to
the meeting was the victory of AW. Hamilton and I. C. Mn-onnchie 5-15 16-13-11-16 R. C. P. Nichols and
INTER-COUNTY TOURNEY
South China Open New Pavilion To-day
MILESTONE IN CLUB'S HISTORY
This afternoon's opening of the new pavilion at Caroline Hill marks another milestone in the progressive history of the Southe China Athletic Association.
excellence
in
On the other hand, Mr. Brockle- weakness in his defence yesterday, bank, who took the Cantab crew Men's Doubles A. Lacroix and Furthermore he mixed hin Kame, over from Squadron-Leader Holl de Borman it Sh. Naeyaert and J. changing length, pace and direction
strongly criticised in Nupons 6-7 0-4 6-4 7-5. yer, was in quick succorsion. His drop shots come quarters for his handling of Ladies Doublen Mile. N. Adamson
P Cook (E.) lost to Boylo and were doubly as effective
singles, W. Hamilton. The latter was because he was faster about the court the crew. It was suggested that and Mlle. L. Schulten ht Mme. Titherloy over the holder of the men's
shots into in endeavouring to improve on the Zeegers and Millo, M.-M. Sole 6-2 4-6 evidently feeling the effects of his L. Rankin 7-16 15-12 7-15: A. and could turn Lai's
"Fairburn"
exertions in the international match Titherley and S. C. Robson (E.) ht style of rowing, which 0-4.
Mixed Doubles de Borman and of the previous evening, and failed W. Kernohan and J, J. McGarry 16-11- Cambridge had successfully ad-Me N. Adamson bt Ch. Naoyaert to win a game against some fine play 17-14. hered to for years, he was robbing | and Mile. L. Schuiteon 6-2 0-4,
Mrs. H. S. Uber and Mrs. M. Hender! from the Englishman, who thus ro
His Excellency the Governor (Sir, sunshine. Moreover, the crew of their individuality. But he chiefly won because of hit was also believed that Cam Dubels bt G. Couteaux 3-6 6-4 6-3 career. Tilherley made a great effort Wilson 15-8 15-2,
Men's Singles, 2nd Series- corded the best performance of his son (E) bt Miss Stoker and Miss William Peel) is to perform the open. any realm of life is never a matter exhibition mains that any one reading the his stendiness. He met Lal's fiercast
of 3-0 6-4.
China Athletic Cook und Mrs. R. J. Horsley (E.)ing ceremony at 3.30 p.m., and this, of caay attainment. The fact I
will be followed by an driver with determined racket which bridge showed distinct signs
Ladles Singles, 2nd Scrick-me, against R. M. White in the final, but
Association In the pages which follow rarely falled to return the ball to staleness.
Miss Thelma Kingsbury recorded an 2-15 16-11 15-7; Titherley and Mrs, and the Army."
CAR well envisage the widespread the deliverer's discomforture,
But the last three weeks has A. Vax der Heyden bi bille. V. Hoyaux was dominated after the second game. bt Maconachie and Miss W. fouton football match between South China tery of the Souths
easy victory in the ladies' single final Henderson (E:) bt Kernohan and Miss
soccer Reope of its efforts and influence an also discovered a weak link in Lal's seen a tremendous improvement 6-3 6-3.
Stocker 18-13 18-14, Hume and Mrs. The development of the
it engages in the great practical task backhand, and
athletics at it ualll
In the doubles two notable pairs Uber (E.) bt Rankin and Bliss Wilson branch of the Asacelation is one of
ita most cherished achievements. of promoting sport and finals. Mrs.| 16-0 16-7. Canton champion broke down in the crew. Their lock to lock
wore defeated in the
Born in 1904 from the lowly entato amongst the Chinese people here in: Horaley and Mrs. Uber beat the Al-
of a club known as the Chinese Foot Hongkong and in China. Much, very England champlons Milas T. Kingsbury
ball Club, composed of schoolboys, much, remains to be done, but already. and Mrs. Henderson, and Maconachie
development was maintained as the a great change in the llfo of the and W. Hamilton repeated their inter
has been effected. national match victory over Hume and
years progressed, until finally the Chinese people South China Athletic Association The aim of this Association to pro-g Nichols In the men's doubles final.
football team won the first division mote amateur sport is clearly shown Hamilton and his partner combined
of the Hongkong League, and sub-in the various buildings it has put splendidly and proved that they are Iroland's best pair to-day.. D. C.
sequently the Senior Shield and Lal up: the pavilion in Kowloon, the Hunio and Mrs. Uber, the foremost
Wah Cup. Interpersing these achieve elaborate bathing pavillon at North the imposing club mixed doubles pair in the game, had
ments, was a highly successful tour Point, and now little dificulty in winning the mixed
of Australia, honourable participation house and the playing fields at Caro In Far Eastern Olymples, and the line 1. so well maintained and so of by the general double
London. Feb, 17. securing of a reputation of being a much made use
public. Recent results in the inter-county team, second to none in the Orient
The Association has also been ro- competition have been an follows:-
Cheshire won the championship of markably active in fostering etherThe South China Athletic Asso- Group 2 for the fourth year in mucces-branches of sport, and its history has ciation was formed in 1916 with about ion by winning all four of their been governed by a progressive policy afty mambors, with only and game matches. In their last encounter they as witnes the following extracts of sport, namely football To-day overcame` Lancashire at Wallanay by from the preface to the souvenir this Association has a membership of handbook which has been published in over 1800, including nearly ceo Inds members. It is heartoning read in connection with to-day's function:
the pages of history printed elsewhere DIFFICULTIES' AND TRIUMPHS. In this Bouvenir Handbook the many..
athletic and educational activities 100 Miss N. Stoker 13-10 11-3; Mrs D. Kenny bt Miss F. Roberts 11-3 11.
Dimculties in the Association's his fostered by the Association during Final Mix T. Kingsbury bt Match against Somerset at Exeter in tory have, indeed, not been wanting. these years for the benefit of the Groun 7, when they won by B-7. to But these difficulties are like the youths and maldens and boys and win the groan championship, and undertone of discord, which but bringirls. In a word, the association is alify to meet Gloustor hire in the the harmony into stronger rollef a healthy and healthgiving, organla first tour proper. Porast heat Corn and are like the little dark clouds on, and, its Importance, to the body wall In Group 7 by 15-1, * - | fitting momantarlly across the golden social can hardly be overstated.
For the most part the exchanges were fought from the baseline, and there were nome exceptionally long and rather tedious rallien. But thero
Also can
wero
players raided the not arv), finished off their stroking contests with clever Cross court drives which found no reply.
Neither player impressed overhead, and volloying was practically neg ligible. Lal did much to beat himself by trying, full-blooded drives from half court. Tam was astute enough to appreciate this, and played up to
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R.A.S.C. JUNIORS BEAT ST. PATRICK'S CLUB
UNHAPPY OXFORD. Unhappy. Oxford! Starting well.: they have been dogged by some The R.A.S.C. Junilors were visitors really bad luck, and in their at St. Patrick's Club last night in inability to find a Bottled crew, a friendly billiards and snooker con have lost much of the promise test. The majority of the games were Corps eventually given six weeks ago. Neverthe-very, even, the
less they have some very one winning by the small margin of 24 caramen, whose technique, though points. Detalled scores below- not so classic as that of the R.A.S.C. Cantabs, is supported by a great battling spirit.
Lal accordingly, tempting him with Holdsworth at No. 2 is spoken CoL Kyroll
chopped backhand strokes which lured him from the baseline.
Ple. Fand
of as being the boat Oxford have Dr. Clarke hind for years, and · Sutcliffe has re. Forsythe " Tam was undoubtedly the cleverer earned the reputation as a fine *^* 3-; fighting stroke, whose length is player, and fully d^a-yali Tam now has victories over Fincher, admirable; Lai Kwong-taun, M.W.. Lo and In
As in previous yours.
Cot. Teach
ST. PATRICK'S
Billards.
100 ♥ T, LongESTERIN 100 Oldfeld
I. ine
MEN'S SINGLES. Semi-Final-R. M. White w.o. N. Good retd.; A. Titherley bt W. Hamil. ton 15-13 15-10,
管
[$
A
100
Final Whito ht Titherley 14-17
15-12 15-7.
WOMEN'S SINGLES.
Semi-Final-Mins T. Kingsbury bt
98. Smith
Enesker.
3. Tannalt
48 Kenny 11-2 11-2
J; Hawkin
vours conditions or Goldman to his credit. Ife is steadily will have a big effect, on the race. L/CPL Balloon 7 ? Improving and if this is maintained there is a strong wind, with the the most eventually make the .driver shoppy, the winning of the in local tennis,
It. Balth
*MEN'S DOUBLES.
Semi-Final-1. Mannschlo and W. Hamilton ht A. Titherley and B.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOES TO CHESHIRE
13-5.
Devon had the assistance of Mrs. Traguo (Biles A. Woodroffo) for their