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THE HONGKONG
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL
19348
MALAYA'S HOCKEY TEAM
ARRIVES IN
IN COLONY
BADMINTON
CHAMPS
NICHOLS REGAINS
MEN'S TITLE.
SISTERS MEET IN LADIES' FINAL
London, Mar, 11. Badminton has advanced in popularity by such leaps and bounds that the space round the principal court at the Horticultural Hall, West- minster, yesterday afternoon, was wholly inadequate for all those who wished to seo the finals.
Not a meat was empty when the day's progranime started with an un- precedented happening-the meeting! of two sisters in the float of the ladies' singles. These twa were' Miss Leante and Miss Thelman Kingsbury, the former of whom won the chan pionship in 1932, but was last year defented by her sister in the swin- final.
POWERFUL FORWARD LINE
PRAYING FOR A DRY GROUND
PEN PICTURES OF PLAYERS
(By "Bully-Off")
"We are praying for dry grounds and if we get them we should do well" was the remark of Mr. B. Preedy, who is travel- ling with the Malayan Inter- port Hockey side which arrived here this morning on board the .5.8 Naldera.
During the coming ten days Malaya will engage the Colony Yesterday, however, there was nain an Interport hockey match question as to which was the better and will also play several other player. In deliency, of touch, in elevens during their stay. power of smashing, in quickness and Mr. Preedy said that the team general opportunism Mix conte they had brought up was one of showed a very eleur siperiority. She the strongest won the Arst game in eight minutes
COMMENTATORS RIDICULE
U.S. DAVIS CUP HOPES
THE REWARD:-Mullane, Welsh captain, receives the Charity Cup from Mr. D. C. Wilson at the close of the game on Eastern Monday, when Wales beat Chins after thrilling football match; (Photo: Mee
POPULARISING SWIMMING
Cheung).
Our Hockey
they could ruine. IMPORTANnt decisions Visitors
OF THE A.S.A.
at 11-4, and though the second game They were exceptionally strong in took a good dent langer and was attack, the forward line including
London, March 10. rather more closely fought, the win four FM.S. players. Three of Cord mer only lost six points in I
these were drawn from
Several step towards popularising, Sebbel. Kunin Kangsar. They were swimming as a national sport were Amateur Swimming how the defence would taken by the
NICHOLS WINS AGAIN,
not sure
In the men's singles H. ( F. Nichols, shape as they had not seen them Association at the annual meeting at who won in 1932, was opposed by in action.. The half back line was Southport during the week-end, T. P. Dick, who, though more than one of the best possible to select,
to 4-3, went much the same way.
smashes.
RESULTS.
THE PLAYERS.
Cliford School,
Jakt
WHAT THEY WILL DO HERE
up:
p.m.
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ред.
V.
MR. PRENTIS Dorothy
ATTACKED Round In
WHERE CRAWFORD & PERRY SCORE
GREATER POWERS OF
Jamaica
BEATEN BY MISS
JACOBS
The British ladies' team compoted! in the Jamaica championships shortly after their arrival at Kingston, and
the finals of all the women's events.
CONCENTRATION one or more of them took part in
In discussing America's Davis Cup prospects, Laten Tennis und Bodmin ton usks:
What of Amorica? Hler. series of reverses in the important champion- ships of last year have been taken to heart and a wall-prepared attack is being planned. Mr. B. S. Prentice, chairman of the U.S. Davis Cup com mittee, le optimistic in spite of the many adverse opinions expressed in America on this year's prospects.
I personally am far from defeated," he says. "I have full assurance front G. B. Loit that he is not interested in professional offers. Ile and John van Ryn constitute one of the out- standing double teams of the world nudi are available. Sidney Wood, Wimbledon champion in 1931 and un- available for play last year, is a can- didute.
MEN'S SINGLES. Semi-Final,Loft bt 11. Dayes 6-2) 6-3, U-4; Leaching bt Marcel Raisville 2-6 2-0 6-1 0-0 8-0.
Final-Loit bt lainville 6-2 6-1
8-2.
L. T. A. ANNUAL MEETING.
TO BE HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Secretaries of clubs affiliated to the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Association, are reminded that the annual general meeting of the L.T.A., will be held on Friday afternoon in the Sanitary Board Room, P.O. Building, at 5.30, when the chair, will be taken by His. Honour, Mr. Justice Lind- sell, the President.
Representatives of new clubs desirous of joining the tennis league this year are. also invited to attend,
BADMINTON'S 'BIG STEP,
WOMEN'S SINGLES. Quarter Final-Mixx K. E. Stam- mers bt Mrs. Davis G-8 6-2; Mina D. E. H. Jacobs bt Miss F. Jumex 6-3 6-3;! Round bt Miss V. Rice 6-3 6-1: MI Miss M. Heeley bt Mrs. Peulle 6-0
The Badminton Assocation, is to 6-1.
Semi-Final-Miss Rouhi bt Mabe reconstituted solely as an Stammers 6-2 6-2; Misa Jacoba bt English national association, and the general control of the game Miss Heeley 7-5 6-0,
*Final-Miss Jacobe bt. Miss Round will," da soon rus nracticable, be 6-4 6-1.
transferred to properly consti- tuted International Federation,
This was decided at the annual
Horticultural Hail, London."
MEN'S DOUBLES.
Final--D. Lenhour and . Duyen,
He played outstanding tennis in the American champlonship. Frank ht . M. Lutt and Lindo 7-6 6-3 1-0 general meeting at the Royal Shields's game han improved tremend- 8-6. Qualy during the last year and he is certainly an important caudidate for this year's team, and there are many others,
CAUSTIC REPLY.
WOMEN'S DOUBLES. FinnMian James and Miss Stom- mers bi Bliss Round and Miss Heeley 7.5 7-0 6-1;
MIXED DOUBLES. Quarter Final-Marcel Rainville Prentice's and Miss Round bt Dayes and Miss
Wood is
Semi-Final-M. Rainville and Miss.
the other extreme- some wise-
Cre
SPORT ADVTS.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary,
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The American journal, Sport makes!"
reply to Mr. A meeting of the Council of the a caustic Hongkong Hockey Association was observations. Our contemporary says: Hortes 6-3 7-5; G. M. "Lott and Miss THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB, National championships will, with held at St. Andrew's Church Hall Shields, playing the aneside game H. Jacobs bt D. Leahung and Miss once a finalist, has yel ta nehieve Several alterations had been few excaptiuris, be decided at a can- yesterday evening, with Mr. A. A he does, hasn't got a chance against Jantes 3 6-4 6-2.
Dand (Vice-President) In the chair. a healthy Perry.ar Crawford. Frank's
Draft Programmes and Entry his ambition. Nichols a very accu-made from the originally selected trained meeting lasting three or four others present were Mr. F. A. Kemp ali right at the net, but get him away found bt Gilbert Hall and Mix V rate with his forehand drop strokes, team.
days, instead of being held at club lon. Secretary). Mr. R. ft. Wong from the webbing and he's as lost tice 7-5 6-7 6-3; G. M. Lott and Miss Forms for the Third Extra Race Jacobs it B. M. Clark and Miss Stam-Meeting, to be held on Saturday, which won him many paints, and le
galas throughout the country. This kept an excellent length with his
was carried by 36 votes to 18. The Hon. Tr surer), L.-Comdr. F. Bax Livingstone ever was.
Crawford-and a sick Crawford. at mers 6-2 6-3, Leigh, Capt. R. C. H. Bates, Messrs.
Finnlott and Miss Jacobs bt14th Apell, 1934, (wenther por high nervlen. liis strength in clear-
Osman (side left), The youngest first central meeting will be next year A. . Xavier, F. G. BETTOS, A. E. that-pinned Frank's ears back in the ing we also good; and, playing this
Secretary's Omee, Gloucester Les spectacular and acrobatic, hat member of the team, is only 17 years in Blackpool or Southport,
English champions will be awarded P. Guest, H. E. Gubbay, K. Hussain semi-finals at Forest Hills, so how Rainville and Miss Round 1-6 6-8 6-4,mitting), may be obtained at the
dnes Mr. Prentice Ogure Prank'li be of nge. He is one of the trio [
Building; The Club House, Happy. Innitely the steadier and better Malayan Schoolboys who des doue statuettes for men and spoons for and Surgin, Singh.
Final arrangements for the visit a ball of fire next season? ballanced game, he won without losiue well tar
Kuain women, in place of gold medals, which of the Malaya hockey team, which is the best of the Americans to-day, but the discard. Serve and volley cannot Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the a game. He started well by getting Kangsar, who were selected en blue one speaker said were not
now it to arrive to-day aboard the F.the ailing Crawford licked him the be counted in to win outright. The Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan nn 8.1 lead in the first game: and the for the Perak state team. Taiter for appreciated.
and O. steamer Naldors, were made. day before he defeated Shields. The connen-ball serve can be rubbed of second set, except for one brilliant the F.M.S. in the annual match against It was decided to abolish the inter-
Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON is puzzling. Who are they? True period in which Dick ran fraan 0-3) the Colony and now or Malaya. He national water polo trial and the 500! The following programme was drawn many others' Mr. Prentice mentions half its terror, the winning voller Kweng Road. After 8 all Nichols lost no more first appeared in State trints at the yards championship and a women's To-day: At 4.30 p.m. the visitors the 48 states are running over with cannot be brought off if the volleyer: at the net. Nor will it do to go to point, winning the las: two by a fine end of last season, at this season club medley team race is to be in-will be present to watch the Trian young men who possess flannel pants, prevented from receiving a set-up on Thursday, 5th April, 1934,
played regularly for the State stituted. The 440 para championship gular Tournament match botwoon racquets and a liking for the game Crna-shot and a couple of gorgeous of Perak. He
about all unfortunately, that's terward will, in future, be held in fresh water the Navy and the Army at King's but
A doing and preach the ! Park.
they nve got." showing good stickwork and excellent and not salt water.
Mr. Harold E. Fern, hon secretary: 9.30 p.m. Queen's Theatre,
A inore reasoned criticism is given Kospel of steadiness, of endless keep- ing the ball in play. Speed is still combination with his wing. A great
which the winning shot, and it will continue pportunist. We headed the list of of the A.S.A., who was elected presi-1 Thursday: 10.30 am. to 12.30 p.m. in American Lawn Teunis,
it in coupled with se Men's Singles Championship (Final goals getters for his school and state dent, said to progress internationally Visit to H.M.S. Eagle, H.M.S. Med agrees that play in the United Stater to prevail
has not fallen to such a low standard curacy. Perry in the living proof of Round).-R. C. F. Nichola bert T. P. and put up a record for the country Englund needed professional instruc-way and Submarines.
swin pm. Car ride round the Island.sinca 1926. It is perfectly plain, says this. In all of his big matches be Dick, 10-11, 15-8.
by scoring 14 goals in three match tors with more knowledge
ming technique, "but knowledge and
Malaya Hongkong our contemporary, that United States has had the punch. It was most in Women's Singles Championship on three consecutive days.
must begin anew and build up the evidence against Crawford at Forest (Final Round)-Miss 1 M. Kings-i Bajah Mohamed (centreforward). personality must be paid for." He Civilians.
Eagle Concert Party, edifice that has been shattered in Hills. No more inspiriting and on- bury bent Miss T. Kingsbury. 11-4, Another of the Schoolboy trio from thought swimming in the schools
few months. If American players thralling wight has been witnessed 11-0.
Clifford School. He is a nephew and, should not be left to ordinary teachers Royal Naval Canteen Theatre.
Friday: 11 am. Car ride round appear in a list of the world's first ten than that of Perry preparing the way Men's Doubles Championship (Final) on adopted son of H.H. The Sultan unless they wero especially qualified.
for 1938 it will be partly or chiefly of an advance to the net and then go- Round).-D. C. Hume and
the Now Territories. R. M. of Perak who was himself
final
Dance 6 p.m. Tea
(Hongkong on past performances and belief in ing in and finishing with a volley White (holders) beat L. Nichols and hockey player. He has played for
potentialities. On play during 1933 worthy of the greatest exponent of Hotel). R. C. F. Nichols, 16-12, 12-15, 16-7. the Perak state team for two years best inside forward playing hockey
Saturday:
v. the chief honours go to Australia, that stroke. Doubles Championship first at inside right, and later in Malayn at present and follows Hongkong Women's
Great Britain, and to France and (Final Round)Mrs. M. Henderson centre. Earlier this year he played
Japan quite as much""agto-United and Mins T. Kingsbury (holders) beat, for the FM.S. He combines well with closely behind Osman on the list of
goul getters for School and State. Sunday: Visit to neno, leaving States. Even on the showing of the Mr. L. W. Myers and Miss B. E. his inside men and is u dendly shot. He is a very hard working forward by 8 am boat.
American championship there is a Speaight, 16-8, 10-5,
Baharam (inaide-right). Might
who never seems to tire and despite) 4.30 p.m. Malaya v. Macao.much promise in the Australians, Mixed Doubles Championship (Finul well be termed the "baby" of the team his lack of inches is fast, and a can- Thoro will be a dinner dance follow-nside from Crawford, as there is in Round) D. C. Hume and Mrs. H. S., being the smallest, though not
tinual danger in the circle.
ing the match and the players will United States players. Great Britain
Repaio all types of radio Uber (holders) beat 1. C. Maconachie youngest of the Malay schoolboy trio.) N. Caleb. (left wing). Is a lencher return to Hongkong by the 3 a.m. is the champion nation because in
start to finish, whether he drove or & electical equipment. Latest and Mr. K. J. Harsley, 16-12, 15-10. He was first tried for the State at. Cliiferd School. Has played for boat.
Perry and Austin she has players of
went to the barrier to voliey; and so Veterans' Doubles Championship) ut the
begining of this season the Perak Sate team for the Monday: 3 p.m. Car ride round the very first rank, capable of reveal did Willams to an even greater de-methods and parts used. (Final Round).--P. W. Wooster and and has played regularly for three years and for the F.M.S. for the Kowloon,
ing their best form on the occasion A. Soloman (1) beat Major J. D. M. the State throughout the
past two years. A Inat wing he
Richards Tuesday: 5 p.m. Malaya v. Com when it is most needed. The big gree-his speed has never been sur-
All wórk not baby passed.
under European McCallum and J. II. C. Prior (3), With the other two Clifford School times his contres well and combines bined Services,
championships Australia, France them
when he Ind 15-7, 10-8.
werkted supervision and fully guaranteed. Malayan players he is probably the well with Osman. He played an ex-
8 p.m. Interport Dinner.
England and United States-are held
up Lo U kill, Burutra did not One of the oldest and largest ceptionally fine game for the F.M.S.
Wednesday: Malaya sail by Blue by Crawford and Perry. The same
ORChew speed, nor eke Cochet against the Colony in January. He Funnel steamer Antenor.
reason applion there. When the need
stand in service stations in Hongkong. It was stated that HE, the Gov-was greatest
and the in spite of his propensity the British is an all-rounil sportsman having played football for Perak and gained ernor, who is sailing for Japan on Australians produced their beat. No the middle of the court and deal pur a place in cricket trials.
Friday with Lady Peel, had signifled answer could be more complete and posefully with everything that came an his side of the net. Even Austin Adud Kahan, (right half). In his intention of being present at the convinclag.
at Roland Garros, when he stayed teacher of the King Edward V Interport match on Thursday. The
back and returned everything and School, Taiping. During the last Hon. Sir Thomas and Lady Soutborn
kept his few years hus
errors down unbelievably, played for
Perak are attending the match, ar guests State and has been in
Yet gloomy as in the American gut pace on the bali when the proper F.M.S. of Mr. E. W. Hamilton, President of
is time had come. Some of his smashes ide during the past few seasons. Athe Association, while H.E. the Com- outlook, American Lawn Tennis The finals of the Inter-Unit and (Line's).
very hard worker with a keen sense mander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Fred- convinced that the present condition and his swift interceptions at the net
Sinc all-
evanescent rather than lasting, were as fine as anything could be, the Inter-Unit Novices' Boxing Com-
erick Droyer and H.E, the G.O.C., is Middle-Weight:-Pto, Dillon (East of anticipation is also a petitions of the Hongkong Area Lane's) beat Cpl. Petchey (Linc's) on rounder-plays football and cricket Major-General O. C. Borrett are also "Overweening confidence has received while he could apply power to his
for the State of Perok and is a good being invited. Sports Board will be decided this points. evening in the Open Air Ring at Second Stage Welter Weight:-Pte.rugger Three. Shamshuipo, commencing at 7.46 p.m. Herbert (East Lane's) knocked out
Next Wednesday, April 11, at the Pte. Wilson (Line's).
Army
the
Henson.
Boxing Competitions
TO-NIGHT:
FIRST BATCH OF FINALS
SEMI-FINAL RESULTS
the
THE DEFENCE.
good
lant
p.1.
Malaya
9 p.tn. Talking pictures.
CIVILIANS TEAM.
ONLY EVANESCENT.
NECESSITY OF SPEED. Speed, great speed, is not passe, concludes American Lawn Tennis. "Indeed, it is even more necessary now when the rallies aro sustained as they were in the splendid days of Tilden and Lacoste. Johnston hit hard, from
dict
a shock and it is not likely to obtrude drives and keep them out of the way itself in the future. That both phy of the Beet-footed Allison and the aical and mental fitness are essential hard-hitting Vines. Even Crawford. to the winning of championships is with his perfectly-produced but seem- The Hongkong Civilians eleven another lessen that has been taught. ingly paceless drives, makes these Rame time and place, the Individual Light-Weight-Pte. Powley (Enst 0. C. Aerin (goalkeeper). Has Championships and the Individual Lane's) knocked out Pte.
was announced and approved, as A third factor is that thla game of shots travel. A classic example was Beckley played for Malaya and the Singapore follows: R. II. Wong (St. Andrew's ours is one of many sirokes, in the the drive with which he passed Vines Novices' Championships will be held. (Line's),
shows Is steady and
their five Rot anti-¡ Club); A. J. M. Rodrigues (Univer- employment of all of which players in the last game of Feather-Weight:-Bdm. Luft (Enst
cipation.
alty) and E. V. Reed (Hongkong who go to the top must be proficient. battle in the English championship. { Lanc's) knocked out Pte. Chisholm
Che Rahman (Right back) Hockey Club): W. A. Reed (Hong The all court, game la further em It had less than an inch to keep from (Line's).
from Clifford School and played for kong Hockey Club), D. McLellan phasised. Impatience, the desire to overshooting the line and it sped to Perak during the whole of laat sea-
(Continued on Page 7.), win strokes right off the hat, is in its mark like a bullet." on winning bis State Colours. He is only 18 years of age. Was re- serve back for the F.M.S. side against P the Colony this year.
THE SEMI-FINALS.
The semi-finals of the competition were held last night at Shomahuipo Barracks, when some interesting and spectacular boxing WB8 closely followed by a large crowd of apoctu- toru.
The full results ware.
Inter-Unit Novices Competition Light-Weight: L/Cpl. Watkina (S.W.D.) bent Gnr. Warren . (RA) on points,
Middie-Weight-Plc. Pugh (S.W.B.) bent Gar. Coyle (R.A.) on points.
- Second Stage Welter Weight:
Bantam Weight:-Pte. Ralston of the East Lane's was awarded a walk over as the Linceins were unable to find an entrant
First Stage Welter-Weight: L/Gal. Smith (East Lane's) beat. Abbas (left back) Tails from L/Cpl. Lockett (Line's) on points.
INTER UNIT COMPETITION,
Hafler College, Singapore, and Maincen, He played for the Malacca side which in the equivalent to the State sides. fan, versatile Light-ifeavywolghi:- Pte. Jordan being un capable a half as he is full player
Thomas
back.
Ant-
(East Lane's) beat Pto. (S.W.B.) on points.
T. W. Morray (Singapore), Middle Weight: Pte. Sage (Enet other right back. Has played in the Gnr. Luens (R.A.) knocked out Pte.Lane's) beat Pte, Gilmore (S.W.B.) Colony trials aml for Singapore. Windsor (S.W.B.).
jon points.
When in England before coming East Light Weight:- Pie. Thomas Second Stage Welter-Weight:- (S.W.B.) beat Gnr. Wilson (R.A.) on Ptc. Nielson (East Lane's) beat played at right back for St. Cathe-
rino's College, Cambridge. .pointe.
L/Cpl. Jones (9.W.n.) on points. C. O. La Brooy (centre half. Feather
Bower Weight:- Plc.
Light-Weight:- D.
Quilter Played for Malayn against the All (5.W.3.) was awarded a walk over (Enst
Lone's) bent. Pte. Cody India Olympic the All India team in as the Royal Artillery were unable to (S.W.D.) on points.
1932. Is an exceptionally fine kalt And an entrant,
Feather-Weight-Pte. Whitehouse being able to play in any position in of the East Lane's was awarded that line. F.M.S. player, hailing walk over as the Borderers unable to find an entrant.
Bantam Weight:-Both the Bor dorers and the Royal Artillery were unable to And entrants.
First Stago Welter-Weight:- Gnr. Ives (RA) beat Pto. Cox (8.W.B.) on polats
M.
were from Selangor.
C. R. La Brooy (left half). Only Bantam Weight: Pla Bennett 10 years of age and has his Pornk
hurdl was (East Lane's)
n State Colours. A cousin to 0. 0.) technical knock-out over Ptc. Owens la Brooy. The Borderers led by 10 points to (8.W.B.) In the third round of their
9. Ja Sourn (Singapore) 7 at the conclusion of last night's boul
Secretary of the aldo who will hol Aghts.
First Stage Wolter-Wolght:— Pie. included as half in one or two of Light-Weight-Pte. Gray (East Roberta (S.W.B.) bent 1/Cpl. Mason the games. Plays a very steady am Lane's) knocked out Pto. Keegan) (Ennt Lane's) on points.
destructive game.
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