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THE HONGKONG TELEGE
HOCKEY TEAM
MALAYA'S HOCKEY
ARRIVES IN COLONY
BADMINTON POWERFUL
CHAMPS
FORWARD
NICHOLS REGAINS
MEN'S TITLE
SISTERS MEET IN
LADIES' FINAL
London, Mar. 11. Badminton has advanced in
auch by
-leaps popularity 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 see the finals.
Not a seat was empty when the day's programme started with an un- precedented happening the meeting of two sisters in the final of the ladies' singles. These two were Mias Leonie and Miss Thelma Kingsbury, the former of whom won the clam- planship in 1932, but was last year defented by her sister in the semi-) finnt.
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 5.5 Naldera.
During the coming ten days! Malaya will engage the Colony Yesterday, however, there was not in an Interport hockey match question as to which was the better and syill also play several other
delicney of touch, player. In
in elevens during their atay. power of amashlog, in quickness and Mr. Preedy said that the team Koneral opportunism Miss Leanie showed a very clear superiority. She they had brought up was one of
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THE REWARD:-Mullane, Walsh captain, receives the Charity Cup from Mr. D. C. Wilson at the close of the game, on Easter Monday, when Wales best Chian alter a thrilling football match; (Photai Man
POPULARISING SWIMMING
Cheung),
Our Hockey
won the first game in eight minutes the strongest they could raise. IMPORTANT DECISIONS Visitors
at 11-4, and though the second game. They were exceptionally strong In took a good deal longer and was attack, the forward line including rather more closely fought, the win-four F.M.S. players. Three of these were drawn from, Clifford nor only lust six points in it.
School, Kuala Kangsar. They were not sure how the defence would
NICHOLS WINS AGAIN,
In the men's singles R. C. F. Nichols, shape as they had not seen them who won in 1932, vas opposed by in action. The half back line was T. P. Dick, who, though, more than one of the best possible to select. onco a finalist, has yet to achieve Several alterations had been his ambition Nichols is very accu- rate with his forehand drop strokes, made from the originally selected
RESULTS.
team.
THE PLAYERS,
OF THE A.S.A.
THEY WILL DO HERE
London, March 10. WHAT Several steps towards popularising swimming as a national sport were taken by the Amateur Swimming Association at the annual meeting at Southport during the week-end.
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p.m. Eagle Concert Party, Royal Naval Canteen Theatre.
Friday: 11 am Car ride round
A meeting of the Council of the Hongkong Hockey Association was National champlonships will, with held at St. Andrew's Church Hall (tralised meeting lasting three or four Dand (Vice-President) in the chair. days, instead of being held at club Others present were Mr. F. A. Kemp (Hon. Secretary), Mr. R: H. Wong few exceptions, be decided at a cen- yesterday evening, with Mr. A. A. galas throughout the country. ThHon, Treasurer), Li-Comdr. F.. B. which won him many points, and he kept an excellent length with his
was carried by 36 votes to 18. The Leigh, Capt. R. C. H. Bates, MosKTE. Osman (Inside left). The youngest first central meeting will be next year A. Xavier, F. G. Barros, A. E high service. His strength in clear- ing was also good; and, playing the less spectacular and acrobatic, but member of the team, is only 17 years in Blackpool or Southport
English champions will be awarded. Gucat, H. E. Gubbay, K, Hussain Final arrangements for the visit Infinitely the stondler and better-of age. He is one of the trio of ballanced game, he won without losing Malayan Schoolboys who has done statuettes for men and spoons for and Surgia Singh.
for Cliford School, Kuala women, in pince of gold medals, which of the Malaya hockey team, which is were not now due to arrive to-day aboard the P. a game. He started well by getting well. an 8-1 lead in the first game; and the Kangsar, who were selected en bloc one speaker said
one brilliant for the Perak state team. Later for appreciated. second set, except for
It was decided to abolish the inter- and O. steamer Naldera, were made. period in which Dick run from 0-3 the F.M.S. in the annual match against
same way the Colony and now for Malaya. I national water polo trial and the 600 The following programme was drawn Today: At 4.30 p.m. the visitors to 4-3, went much the
more first appeared in Slate trials at the yarda championship and a women's After B all Nichols lost no point, winning the last two by a fine end of last season, ant this season club medley team raco is to be in will be present to watch the Trian- cross-shot and a couple of gorgeous han played regularly for the State stituted. The 440 yards championship gular Tournament match between fast forward will, in future, be held in fresh water tho Navy and the Army at King, Perak. Ile in L uf kizashes.
showing good stickwork and excellent and not salt water.
Mr. Harold E. Fern, hon socratary 0.30 p.m. Queen's Theatre, combination with his wing. A great
Thursday: 10.30 a.m. to 12.80 p.m. cpportunist. He headed the list of of the AS.A., who was elected presi- Men's Singles Championship (Final goals getters for his school and state dent, said to progress internationally Visit to H.M.S. Eagle, IL.M.S. Med. 2 p.m. Car ride round the Island. Round). C. F. Nichols beat T. Pand put up a record for the country England neoded professional instruc-way and Submarines. Dick, 15-11, 16-8,
by scoring 14 goals in three matches tors with more knowledge of swin
p.m. Malays v. Hongkong ning technique, "but knowledge and Women's Singles Championship on three consecutive days.
Rajal Mohained (centreforward). personality must be paid for." He Civilians. (Final Round)Miss L M. Kings- bury beat Miss T. Kingsbury, 11-4. Another of the Schoolboy trio from thought swimming in the schools Clifford School. He is a nephow and should not be left to ordinary teachers 11-0.
Men's Doubles Championship (Finail an adopted son of H.H. The Bultan unless they were especially quailfod.
fine
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Ten p.m. Round). D. C. Huma and B. Mof Perak who, was himself a
Hotel) White (holders) beat L Nichols and hockey player. He has played for B. C. F. Nichols, 15-12, 12-15, 16-7.
Saturday: p.m. Malaya¬v. the Perak state team for two-years
and later at best Inside forward playing hockey
follows Hongkong.. Women's Doubles Championship fret at inside right,
p.1. Talking pictures. (Final Round)Mrs. M. Henderson centre. Kariler this year he played in balaya at present
Stato, Sunday: Visit to Macas, leaving and Miss T. Kingsbury (holders) beat for the F.3.8. He combines well with closely behind Osman on the list of Mrs. W. Myers and Mins B. E.his inside men and is a deadly shot. goal getters for School and
Might He Is a very hard working forward by 8am. beat. (inside-right).
Malaya
Macao. Bakarnın,
4.30 p.m. 'Spealght, 16-8, 16-5,
Blixed Doubles Championship (Final) well be termed the "baby" of the team who never seems to tire and despite
thehia lack inches is fast and a con- There will be a dinner dance follow- Round).-D. C. Hume and Mrs. H. S being the smallest, though not
ing the match and the players will Uber (holders) beat 1. C. Maconachie youngest of the Malay schoolboy trio. tinual danger in the circle.
for the State N. Caleb. (left wing). Is a teacher return to Hongkong by the 3 am and Mrs. R. J. Horsley, 15-12, 15-10 flo was first tried
begining of this season at Cliford School. Has played for boat. Veterans Doubles Championship at
played regularly for the Perak Sato team for the last (Final Round)-P. W. Wooster and and
State throughout the
fast wing A A. Soleman (1) beat Major J. D. Mi. the McCallum and J. H. C. Prlor (B), With the other two Clifford School past two years. 15-7, 15-8.
Malayon players he is probably the times his centres well and combines well with Osman. He played an ex- ceptionally fine game for the F.M.S. against the Colony in January. He
It was stated that HE the Goy- is an all-round sportsman having played football for Perak and gained ernar, who is sailing for Japan on Friday with Lady Pool, had signified a place in cricket trials.
Adad Kahan, (right. half). Ishis Intention of being prosent at the tencher of the King Edward Vinterport match on Thursday. The played for Perak are attending the match, as guests few years has
F.M. of Mr. E. W. Hamilton. President of State and has been in the alde during the past few seasons. A the Association, while H.E, the Com- very hard worker with a keen senso mander-in-Chici, Admiral Sir Fred Aino all erick Droyar and H.E. the G.O.C., of anticipation is also a rounder-plays football and cricket Major-General 0. C. Borrett are also for the State of Perak and is a good being invited.
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the New Territories.
Dance (Hongkong
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Monday: 3 p.m. Car side round
Acason. three years and for the FM.S. for the Kowloon,
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Army Boxing Competitions
Tuesday: 6 p.m. Malaya y. Com bined Services.."
8 p.m. Interport Dinner, Wednesday: Malayo sail by Blus Funnel steamer Antenor,
FIRST BATCH OF FINALS · TO-NIGHT: Talping. During the last Hen. Sir Tho.ass and Lady Southern
SEMI-FINAL RESULTS
THE DEFENCE.
The Anala of the Inter-Unit_and; (Linc's). the Inter-Unit Novices' Boxing Com- Middie-Weight:-Pte. Dillon (East petalons of the Hongkong Arca Lane's) beat Cpl. Petchey (Line's) on Sports Board will be decided this points.
Second Stage Welter-Weight:-Pto.rugger Three. evening in the Open Air Bing at Shamakuipo, commencing at 7.45 p.m. Herbert (East Lane's) knocked out
Next Wednesday, April 11, at the Pte. Wilson (Line's). samo time and place, the Individual Light-Weight:-Pte. Powley (East Championships and the Individual Lane's) knocked out Pte. Beckley Novices Championships will be held. (Linc's),
Fenther-Weight:-Bim. Luff (East Lane's) knocked out Pte. Chisholm (Line's).
THE SEMI-FINALS.
The full results were...
Inter-Unit Novices Competition Light-Weight: L/Cpl. Watkins (R.A.) 8.W.B.) bent Gur. Warren on points.
beat
And
CIVILIANS TEAM
The Hongkong Civilian eleven! Ins was announced and approvod, a 0. C. Aeria (goalkeeper), played for Mainya and the Singapore follows: B. H. Wong (St. Andrew's shows good anti-Club); A. J. M. Rodrigues (Univer- is stealy and
sity) and E. V. Reed (Hongkong cipation. Cho
"Rahman (Right back)la Hockey Club); W. A. Reed (Hong- from Clifford School and played for kong Hockey Club), D. McLellan
(Continued on Page 6.)... The semi-finals of the competition
Bantam Weight:-Pto, Ralston of Perak during the whole of last sen- were held last night at Shemshulpo the East Lane's was awarded a walk on winning his State Colours. He Barracks, when come interesting and over as the Lincolns were unable to is only 18 years of age. Was re- spectacular
serve back for the F.M.S. side against: boxing was closely find an entrant.
First followed by a largo crowd of specta-
Slage Welter-Weight: The Golony this year.
Abbas (left back) Hails from tora.
L/Cpl Smith (East Lane's)
College, Singapore, Rafiles L/Cpl. Lockett (Line's) on points.
Malacca. He played for the Malacca INTER UNIT COMPETITION. side which is the, equivalent to the State sides. 1s a versatile player Light-Heavyweight: Pte. Jordan being as capable a half as he is full
Thomas back. (East Lane's) beat Pte. (S.W.B.) on points.
T. W. Morray (Singapore), An- Middle-Weight: Pto. Sage (Enst other right back. Has played in the Lane's) beat Pte. Gilmore (9.W.B.) Colony trials and for Singapore. on_points.
When in England before coming East: Second Stage Woltor-Wolght played at right back for St. Cathe- Light Weight:- Plc. (8.W.B.) beat Cnr. Wilson (RA) on Pte. Nielson (East Lanc's) boat rine's College, Cambridge,
L/Cpl. Jones (S.W.B.) on points. C. O. La Brony (centre half). points.
Feather
Light-Weight: D. M. Quilter Played for Mininya against, the All Blower Weight: Ptc. (S.W.B.) was awarded a walk over (East Lane's) beat. Pte. Cody India Olympic the All India team in 1032. In an exceptionally fine half (B.W.B.) on points.
Feather-Weight-Pte. Whitehouse being able to play in any position in of the East Lanc's was awarded. a that line. F... player, halling walk over as the Borderers were from Selangor unable to find an entrant,
CR.. La Brooy (loft half). Only Bantam Weight: Ple Bennett 10 years of age and has his, Perak was awarded a State Colours,, A cousin to CO. (East Lanc's) technical knock-out over Pto. Owens La Brooy,
Bourn (Singapore). Tho Borderers led by 10 points to (S.W.B.) in the third round of their J. B. da
Secretary of the aldo who will be 7at the conclusion of last night's bout.
First Stage Wolter-Weight- Pto. inclodel as half in ono, or two of Aighta
Light-Weight:--Pto. Gray (East Roberts (9.W.B.) bent L/Cpl. Mason the games. Plays a very steady and
destructive' gama... Lane's)-knocked out Pte. Keegan (East Lane's) on points.
Middle-Weight: Pte. Pugh (S.W.D.) beat Gar. Coyle (R.A.) on points.
Second Stage Welter Weight: Gnr. Lucae (R.A.) knocked out Pte. Windsor (S.W.B.),
Thomas
as the Royal Artillery were unable to find an entrant
Bantam Weight-Both the Bor derera and the Royal Artillery were unable to and entrants.
First Stage Welter-Wolght: Gar Ives (R.A) beat Pto. Cox (S.W.B.) on points.
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FOX PICTURE
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TORS
RIDICULE
CUP HOPES
Dorothy Round In
Jamaica
BEATEN BY MISS JACOBS
The British Indios tear competed the Jamnica' championships shortly Eter their arrival at Kingston, and he, or more of them took part in: e Anals of all the women's oventa. -
MEN'S SINGLES. Semi-Final-Lott bt H. Dayes 8-2 9,64 Leaching bt Marcel Rainville, 6 2-0 6-1 8-0 8-05-02. Final Lott bt Rainville 0-2 6-1
WOMEN'S SINGLES. Quarter Finals K. E. Stam ors bt Mrs. Davin 0-3 0-2; Mies D. E. bund bt. Miss V. Rice 6-3 6-1; Mina Jacoba bi Mina F. Jamos 6-3 6-3:
ins M. Heeley bb Mrs. Poulia-0-0
1. T. A. ANNUAL: MEETING.
TO BE HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
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Socrotarles of clubs affillated to the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Association, reminded that the annual general meeting of the LTA,, will be held on Friday afternoon in the Sanitary Board Room, P.Q. Building at 5.30 when the chair will be taken by His Honour, Mr. Justice, Lind- soll, the President.
Representatives of new clubs desirous of joining the tennis league this year, are also invited to attend.
BADMINTON'S BIG STEP.
The Badminton Assocation is to
Semi-Final-Miss Round bt Mins be reconstituted solely ng an aminters 6-2 6-2; Miss Jacobs bt English national association, and ian Heeloy 7-5 6-0.
| the general control of the game Final Miss Jacoba bt Miss Round, will, us soon as practicable, be 4 6-1 st
transferred to a properly consti- tuted International Federation. MEN'S DOUBLES.
Final D. Leshong and H. Dayes G. M., Lett and Lindo 7-5 9-3 1-0
WOMEN'S DOUBLES. · Final-Miss James and Miss Stam ers bt Miss Round and Miss. Heeley -5-7-9-0-1,TR
MIXED DOUBLES. Quarter Final.-Marcel Rainville
id Miss Round. bt Dayes and Miss
This was decided at the annual" general meeting at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London.
SPORT ADVTS.
eeley 6-3 7-5; G. M. Lott and Miss THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,
Jacobs bt D. Leaheng and Miles
ames 3-0 6-4 6-2.
Semi-Final.-M. Rainville and Miss pand Gilbert Hall and Miss V.
Draft Programmes and Entry
co 7-6 5-7 6-3; G. M. Lott and Miss Forms for the Third Extra Race coba bt B. M. Clark and Miss Stam-Meeting, to be held on Saturday, jers 0-2 4-3.
Final Lott and Miss Jacobs bt 14th April, 1934, (weather por ainville and Miss Round 1-0 0-3 6-4.mitting), may be obtained at the Secretary's Ofice, Gloucester Building; The Club House, Happy
a discard: Serve and volley cannot Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the
counted on to win outright. The Sports Club; and the Stables, Shna“., innen-ball serve can be robbed of Kwong Road.
if its terror, the winning volley Entrica close-nt J2 o'clock NOON nnot be brought off if the Volleyor
prevented from receiving autrup on Thursday, 5th April,, 1934. the not. Nor will in do to go to
o other extreme as some wlac res are doing and preach thei spel, of steadiness, of endless keep- g the ball in play. Speed is stiil winning shot, and it will continuo provall if it is coupled with ac- racy, Perry is the living proof of is. In all of his big matchen he as had the punch. It was most in idence against Crawford at Forest fills. No more inspiriting and en- ralling aight fins been witnessed an that of Ferry preparing the way: an advance to the net and then go- in and finishing with a volley orthy of the greatest expenent of
stroko
at
NECESSITY OF SPEED. Spoed, great speed, is not passe,
Tennis- ncludes American Lawn Indeed, it is even more necosenTy now hen the rallies are sustained as they ere in the splendid days of Tilden
ad Lacoste. Johnston hit hard, from:
By Order,
C. R. DROWN.
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his side of the net. Even Austin Roland Garros, when he stayed ack and returned everything ept his errors down unbelievabiy t pace on the ball when the proper me had come. Some of his smasher ad his swift interceptions at the net ere as fine as anything could be, hilo he could apply power to hli ives and keep them out of the way the fleet-footed Allison and the rd-hitting Vines. Even Crawford, th his perfectly-produced but scem- ly paceless drives, makes these is travel: A classic example was drive with which he passed Vines the last game of their ive set tle in the English championship. had less than an inch to keep from rshooting the line and it sped to mark like a bullet."
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