THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1034.
S. CHINA EXPECT TEAM CHANGES FOR SHIELD GAME
TEAM UNKNOWN
UNTIL SATURDAY
FORECAST OF LIKELY ALTERATIONS
BORDERERS CONTENT WITH A MATCH-WINNING XI
(By "Veritas").
Last week's defeat has apparently given the
Edmunds, the Police goalie, going out and up for one of the miraculous saves which were a fenture of the Skottowe Cup final
second half at the Stadium, Shanghai, ixst wook.
How Record
South China selectors some food for thought, Soccer Score
and I understand on good authority that changes
are likely to be made for the Shield final against Was Made the Borderers this Saturday.
What these changes are I cannot say in fact they will not be known until the day of the match, but it wouldn't be surprising to find South China making big efforts to induce Ip Pak-wah to come down from Canton.
unless
injuries
Nevertheless force their hand, I think the selectors will bo unwise to tumper about with the team very much.
Their defeat last werk was not as a result of a weakness in one or tiva positions, but because the team as a whole became disorgan- wns ised and discouraged. It
to the their mental reactions Borderern Orst half goals which chley led to their defeat.
To make wholesale positional changes, therefore, would be, to invite a lot of trouble, for the team of a week ago is not only capable of benting the Borderers, but is the most likely of any South China combination put in the
held to do so.
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TWO LIKELY CHANGES.
So far as I can see only two reasonable changes can be made. If Ip Pak-wah should play, this would enable Pau Ko-ping-to-take over Wong Wing's goalkeeping duties, Fung King-cheung to re- turn to centre-forward, and Tay Qua-fong to be moved over to Inside right.
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These changes would probably j be beneficial, for Tay is effective as an inside forward Fung is more at home as lender of the attack, and Jp Pak-wah, if on form, is still about the best left winger in southern China.
The Borderers are not likely to make any alterations. They have every reason to be satisfied with the performance of the team last week and to place their faith In its abliity achievement,
to repent
the
If the Borderers play a similar brand of football to that of a week ago, their chances of winning the shield cannot lightly be dismissed. And this is doubly emphasised if we are to 800 a return to normal Form by Morrison and a continu- ance of the bright foraging move- nients of the attack.
learnt
The Borderers have how to beat South China: they don't need to be told: all they have to do is to remember. Ground advantage to either side will be negligible. Both teams. have given some of their best dis- alays on the Club ground, und we Can confidently anticipate a repeti- tion of this on Saturday after
noon.
LEAGUE ENCOUNTERS.
A hastily re-arranged program-
mo of league matches is also down
MY FORECAST.
SENIOR SHIELD.
TO WIN
Borderers
LEAGUE
FIRST DIVISION.
TO WIN-
St. Joseph's
TO DRAW1—.
East Lancashires
SECOND DIVISION.
TO WIN!-
Club
TO WIN
THIRD DIVISION.
Engineers
S. China. R.A.S.C.
WORCESTERSHIRES RUN RIOT
Shanghai, March 19.
CENTENARY SPORTS IN VICTORIA
Indian Tennis Players Receive Invitation
SCHMELING'S FAILURE
LOSES SECOND
COME-BACK
FOILED BY HÀMAS
New York. After a terrifle fight, at the end of which both men were covered in binod, Stove Hamas beat, Max Schmeling, the former world's henty- weight champlon, on points in their twelve round contest at Philadelphia. This ttis Schmeling's second attempt to singo a "come-back," his first having been thwarted by Max Ener. This second failure probably means a definito end to any hopes he may entertain of regaining the world title.
Hamas, who, sprang into the kno- light by defenting Tommy Loughran in two rounds, is known in the States as a K.O. specialist, for he won 24 out of his first 27 Oghts by the knock-out route.
UNEXPECTED WIN.
His victory over the ex-champion was unexpected, for the betting be fore the Aght was 8 to. & in hin Lopponent's favour But he complete- ly upact the critles' calculation by winning with ease.
His win was all the more meritorous Three or four lending Indian ten- because he was fighting under the nis players are likely to be invited handleap of a damaged leg. Ho to compete in the Australian lawn pulled a tendon a week previously tennis championships In January, a fact that he bad not previously
Stanley Gash, captain of the Police team receives the Skotłowe
Cup and congratulations from R. Grimshaw, President of the Shanghai Football Association,
TAM PLAYS BEST
GAME TO DATE
The 2nd Worcestershire Regt. set 1935, according to a letter from an disclosed and he entered the ring HO KA-LAU WORN
with his right leg heavily plastered,
up the recont score of the season in a league football match yesterday when they overwhelmed lowly Chinan by the wide margin of twenty goals to one, to give the lonera a defleit on the week-end's play of 21 goals. The score even might have been doubled in the tournament, which will be which practically blinded him, ho Similar invitations to participate the blood that Foured from a gash had the winners fielded their full held at Melbourne, are, being ex-made team. They had things their own way tended to lending players in Eng- throughout, but many goals were lost land, America, South Africa, to them by shooting straight at the France, Spain, and Japan, thus giv Chinan custodian, who managed long the championships the status of charge them down,
a Wimbledon meeting.
Important Australian tennis official. The occasion for such international
Only a knock-out could have saved recognition of Indian tennis is Vic. the day for Schmeling, who went down fighting gloriously. In spite of torin's Centenary, ·
sustained in the ninth round and
The one bright spot for the losern was the brave display given by T. S. Chen, the centre-half, who never gave up trying and at times absolutely toyed with the opposition, but he obtained such meagre support from his colleagues that his efforts веге wastext.
Except for uppemodie Chlman raids, the Worcestors had most of the play, but it took them fifteen minutes to penetrate the opposition, due mainly
the
ex-
LEAGUE CRICKET
I.R.C. Team Against The Army
Firat
the
cleventh and twelfth rounds and pop- no magnificent rally in the
pored the American fercely till it seemed na though he must crumple to the floor under the rain of lefts and rights to the face.
Comp'etely exhausted, Humas |mansgod_to_keep going to the ond дать a Bedlam-like roar from the crowd, and was awarded a unanim- jous verdiet by the judge.
SIMPLE LIFE FOR DOYLE NOW
Lights of Mayfair Left Behind
London.
OUT
AFTER FOUR SETS
SCHOOLBOY SAVES MATCH WITH A BRILLIANT RECOVERY
(By "Veritas").
Without the slightest warning, Ho Ka-lau yesterday collapsed at the conclusion of the sixth game in the third set of his semi-final singles tennis match with Tam Yoc-fong, and from then on struggled painfully and unsuccessfully to prevent Tam from picking up the third and fourth sets to save the match.
Ho appeared to have plenty of what was probably one of the reserve energy until Tam took his tightest defences he has ever met. 4-2 lend in the third stanza, His overhead during this successful after losing the first two sets. period was blameless, and although But to general surprise he he sometimes had to wait a long faded out of the
picture time for the right opening, when he from that point onwards, and the did obtain it, he tucked his volleys ́i Jack Doyle has returned to the only period when he showed signs away very cleanly. simple life. He has left behind the of revitalising was upon drawingTam's effort was meritorious in so far that he found himself two galore. Shoppard improved to the bright lights of Mayfair and is now level at four-all in the fourth get.
This enabled him to win a extent of being able to register twice doing his dally stuff in the rural dis-
Kent. and Kenrick got thres in a row. The trict of Chislehurst,
sequence of three games to take the Doyle is living at an old-world inn lead at 6-4, but he could not push attacks and frequently best his man, where the atmosphere is quito dif-home hle advantage so desperately Chinan pivot frustrated a number of but the wingers. wore helpless against forcat to the gay-West-End the Worcester halves, and only The Irishman takes
"won;"and"Tam, playing like a ma- his walks chine, again caught up and finally enjoyed the consolation of one break- across the quiet gorse-grown away when some crossing between the mon and his indoor exercises at a match was postponed owing to fall- com. won the act at which point the two wingers across an open goal was well-equipped gymnasium situated not taken advantage of by the remain.near a big swimming pool on the ing light. ing forwards, and, although they got Orpington by-pass,
The following will represent the to Yip nt buck, who was as sure as Indian Recreation Club In a many of his colleagues were nervous. Division League match against T. S. Chon attracted attention with Army on Saturday at Sookunpoo-A. his efforts to construct an attack, but. Madar (Captain), A. R. H. Esmail, A. K. Iamall... A. Ismall, A. R. Kit winning defence rarely much needed points at the expense perienced an anxious moment. Archer thell, M. P. Madar, A. R. finu, F. D. opened the scoring after he had Pereira, A. H. Rumjahn, A. S. Suffind of the Royal Artillery.
previously hit the cross-bar and goals and A. R. Suffled, The Gunners are forced to field accrued to the winners at regular
the forwards with the the majority of their second eleven intervals, players for this game, but under exception of Shoppard registering in an agreement reached at the Coun- turn. Kenrick fitted in well with cil meeting this week, these will the remainder of the forwards and be reinstated for the Junior Shield Smith was an adept leader. final. i cannot see St. Joseph's lowing.
THE PROGRAMME. Here is the complete programme for the week-end.
HUBBARD LOOKS ON.
When the winners had tallied eight,
TAM'S BEST GAME.
a movement, on the Chhan right led to the winger centreing, for Ching to close in from the other extreme and nod into the net, to register their sole a corner out of it, the flag-kick was "I mean to get thoroughly fit for - SATURDAY,
consolation, but the point was weekly taken and nvalled nothing. At my next fight at the Albert Hall,' Ho Ka-lau was in the brightest masterpiece of open play, Hubbard the other end, Chang landed to declares Doyle, because I intend to mood in winning the first two acts Senior Shield Final
only touched the ball once throughout | prevent a certain goal, but Eggleton, show my friends that I am good at 6-4, 6-3, yet it was undoubtedy the second half and then only for a who rarely mines a spot-kick, drove enough to win the British heavy- Tam's superb defence against. Borderers South Chinn-weak flag-kick which went behind, the wrong side of the post. Goals were weight titlo,"
splendidly affected onslaught during Club, 4.30
and the winners, enjoying themselves stored by Archer (four), Kenrick Doyle la certainly in blooming this period that caused Ho to t at the expense of their unfortunate (even), Smith (vo), Sheppard (two), health, and has apparently put on a later and more vital stage of the opponents, helped themselves to goals | Malin, and Richards (one ench). weight.
Joon, 4.30
V
LEAGUE.
First Division
Enst Lanes, v Police-Kow-
Second Division
Fil
University Athletic
Y. Indians Club-Club, 3 p.m.
Third Division RAM.C. v R.E.-Military
Radio-Caroline
R.AS.C.-
SUNDAY.
S. China
First Division
St. Joseph's * Caroline Hill, 4.30
SHANGHAI BADMINTON TITLES
MEUSE RETAINS MEN'S TITLE: KEEN
GAMES IN ALL FINALS
Shanghai, Mar. 16.
clever placements which Meise
game.
I have never scen Tam play better. Although he found Hi- Ka-lau on top form at the net, he refused to lose heart and pegged away from the baseline, retrieving, lobbing and driving, often making Ho volley or smash half a dozen times before | winning the point.
Subsequently, when Ho revealed signs of fatigue, Tam quickly seized id the opportunity, and maintaining
TENNIS PROGRAMME RE-ARRANGED.
TAM AND HO REPLAY ON MONDAY.
In consequence of yoster- day's unfinished semi-final tie, the concluding programme in the open tennis championship has been amended.
doubles semi-final between the Rum Juan cousins and Ho Kasiau and Teui Wal-pul will be played as arranged:
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On Monday Ho Ka-lau and Tam Yoc-long will replay their postponed tie.
On Tuesday the final of the doubles will be played and on Wednesday, the final of the singles.
Ho and Tam will entirely replay their match on Monday under the conditions of the championship, which provide that unfinished finals and semi-finals shall be re-started.
The Shanghai Badminton championships were concluded this week, when some brilliant play characterised all the finals. Below well to retrieve. Despite this effort, excellent control over his forehand will be found special reports by the N. C. D. News of the matches. the loser could not contend with the drives, and seldom committing an sets down after the first 40 minutes.
champion's steadiness third.
and Melse went on to win nt' 15-8.
Shanghai, March 15, A large crowd (the general pubile
error with his backhand returns, captured the next two sots.
Tam has never played with more
It was Tam's sizzling cross-court confidence, and his courageous re-
revelation.
A thrilling struggle was seen in maintained her form in the the final of the ladies' singles in Her placements were excellent, and the Badminton championship tourna she managed to keep her opponent at
concluded yesterday the back of the court thereby gain being admitted) was attracted to the forehand drives which oventually/covery made possible by a hitherto ment which Artillery-evening at the French Club.
of Mrs.ing ascendancy by reason Sinclair only just managed to defeat returns. Sho WAS also noticeable
ceable French Club yesterday evening to broke down Ho's resistance. In unsuspected fighting spirit, was it Min Decima Eardley by the odd for some fine overarm sanahes which watch three finals in the Badminton fact, whilst game in three, al 2-11, 11-5, 14-13, had a telling effect. The loner, in championships, all the contests pro- played very fine tennis, keeping his but only after both had fought the contrant to her forceful play of theducing good and interesting play opponent on the run, and lobbing last-game out to extra points and previous day, gave a delightfui varin- The most interesting was the ladies' well as soon as he himself was the winner only had the margin of tion of length and pace and showed doubles, when Misses Gwen Kew and thrown on the defensive. match point which was secured after that, apart from a point-winning Decima Eardley defeated Mrs. Sinclair Op at the net Tam was not seen
FIGURE-SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP
ENGLISH GIRL'S FINE SHOWING AT OSLO
London.
Tap, stratagem to great effect.
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both had lost their services several smash, she also is able to Elmes with victory in their was given a stiff fight by Blum, bat In the men's tournament, A G. Melio
MEISE'S SKILL
fine
Kama
and Mrs. Goddard by 16-17, 15-12,
at the baseline Tam
.
ERROR IN TACTICS.
16-18 thanks to a magnificent rally in to much advantage, and be wisely the second game when the losers had refrained from deliberately taking a long lead and looked like running up this position. the latter was unable to cope with thei
out winners. In the mixed doubles, In the men's game Melse showed | Meise and Mrs. Cato secured a fairly champion, who ran to his points In two straight games, 16-6, 16-8. Mrs. hia akill in many ways, driving with comfortable victory over Lt Col Pelly Ho Ka-lai seemed determined to 1. M. J. Martin presented the prizes length, and keeping opponent and Mrs, Reader-Harris by 15-7, 15-0, win from the net, and this form of to the successful contestants of the playing back to him. Ilis variation whilst Melee and Berents defeated attack, although successful in the The first English girl to win the various league and other competitions of pace and length brought about Kay and Edmunds by 16-0, 15-9, in early stages, had its repreeussions, for decision during the week-end.world's figure-skating champlon engaged in by the Badminton Associa overal easy returns for him to the men's doubles.
when, in the third and fourth sets, On Saturday the East Lancashiroahip may be Miks Megan Taylor. tion,
amash, and thin hơ did, with telling meet the Police, and if current She is 16 and was placed second in
he advanced on the wrong shots in LADIES' DOUBLES. form is maintained, should anatch the international competition at
Prior to the ladies' match, a dog effect. Blum played a
and especially In the second game hë between markers of the was soon to advantage, making Melo ladies doubles, in which two married position. match
Keenest interest centred on the his eagerness to gain an attacking 4 point.
Oslo recently,
French Club and of thtly run to retrieve and at one point he Indies of considerable experience met
In consequence he laid himself Though Sonja Henke, of. Norway, gave evidence that they are of the looked like drawing up on the long a youthful pair of single girls, and open to many passing shots which In the second division, the Young Indians visit the Club, the may be regarded as invincible after was shown, especially by a youthful
first callbro and some fine technique lead the champion had built up.. the latter's plucky rally in the face of Tam, right on form in driving, had match starting at 3 o'clock to winning the world's championshi and diminutive member of the French to even terms for some time, but, merited applause. Mis Eardley dis- benefit.
In the first gaine, Melse was held an overwhelming lend drow well- no hesitation in turning to his own allow plenty of time for the for the eighth consecutive time, she Club team, who incidentally won fair once away, he ran up a series of played forceful. tactics Shield Anal to commenco at 4.30. la, it is stated, to retire from in- easily.
winta and had a lead of 11.0 before|zmasken were made with tolling effect. The Club'should just about winternational competitions.
Blum could score. The latter drow By contrast, her partner showed a lcro.
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up to 11-5, but thoreafter the cham- delightful variation in style, chang- South Ghins abould make cor- great triumph for-Mias-Taylor to proved the steadier and more
In the ladies' match, Mrs. Sinclair plon again drew away and went on ing her longth and pace with quite to win comfortably. The second satisfactory results as were gained by tain of the runners-up honoura in beat all the others. It
perienced player, though her younger game brought about a seemingly her partner's forcefulness. Their op- the third division when they meet likely that the championship will be opponent gave her very strong com they win for: Micius, who went ahead ponents both abowod delightful the Radio at Caroline Hill. They decided in London next year. The petition. The winner was able to from the start, taking 7-1 Then, glimpses of brilliance, Mrs. Sinclair in require only two points.
growth in lee skating has been vary her pace and, though Miss however, he was given a hard fight, particular achieving success with her markable. So. has the number of pile" was far maro.in the limit for Blum reduced the deficit to U- clever manipulation of length and On Sunday, St. Joseph's will artificial rinks. And so has Eng-in the first soth Mrs. Sinclair settled and drow up at 11.8. The loser was pace, which brought about easy setups
down to brilliant play in the second and playing very well and getting in uomal fo enter the arena in sonrch of Hish efficiency.
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Ho Ka-lau's Action Raises Debate
LEAVING TENNIS
COURT DURING MATCH
(By "Veritas”),
some
Ho Ka-lau's withdrawal from the precints of the court at the end of the third set yesterday occasioned
Burprise among some of the spectatora, the impression, be'ne" that a player had no right to leave the ceurt during a match.
It was la tactics that. Hol failed in the closing stanca of the play. He was sensible to throw away the third set as soon as he found his physique weakening, but he should have played with more restraint in The rules of the game do not, the fourth ect.
make any special provision for *this, “Undor Rulo 28 playors, are He did woll to sustain his vigor title to a rest. of fint more than
Bete against (Continued on Page Film
ous attacks for two