THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER
MENZEL & HECHT TO PLAY TO-DAY
LOACAL PLAYERS
SELECTED
LATE ARRIVAL OF VISITORS
O. A. G. TO ATTEND
(By "Varitna"). According to latest advices Roderick Menzel and Hect will; not arrive in the Colony until 2 o'clock this afternoon, but it is hoped that this will in no way affect the exhibition tennis matches which have been are ranged to take place on the H.K.C.C, at 3.30, and in which the Davis Cup players are taking .part.
Caer Clark Hockey Prospects
CHAMPIONS FACE
STIFF TASK
The Central British Associa tion meet Hongkong Ladies Hockey Club in the Caer Clark competition on Saturday, and it is anticipated that this will result in the best match of the scason, ***
The champions have an unbeaten
record to defend and in view of the. last week, they will have to go all polished display of the Association out to succeed in this quest.
that
with new
with the points,
DAVIS CUP PLAYERS WIN IN SHANGHAI
CARSON LOSES IN STRAIGHT SETS TO CZECHO-SLOVÁKIAN GIANT
DUFF PLAYS WELL IN DOUBLES
Shanghai, Dec. 3. With too much high-grade tennis at their command for the local players, Roderick Menzel and L. Hecht, the touring Davis Cup representatives from Czechoslovakia, showed a definito superiority over Lewis' Carson and W. A, H. Duff in matches played yesterday afternoon at the Cathay Tennis Club. In the singles encounter, Menzel defeated Carson in straight zots; 6-1, 6-3, 6-1, and in the doubles Menzel and Hecht outplayed Carson and Duff by 9-7, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
.
Carson
FLY
The C.B.A. are bound to take the better tennis
has undoubtedly played badly in the third and the determined at times during the bid made by Carson and Duff was would suggest one or two alterations, but Menzel outclassed him
confidence, but I season than be displayed yesterday successful, giving them the set at 6-2, think it would be advisable to sistently that he appeared to be badly Carson also had his strokes under so con- Duff played quite consistently and bring in Miss E. Woolley from the off form. The Czechoslovakian show. control. second team to play at inside left ed great versatility and frequently next to her sister, Mrs. White and
HECHT IMPRESSES S. A. Rumfahn, H. D. Kunjahn Howing. Miss E. Rousseau strikes me
Mixs Hunt play on the left ought of helliant thats which
astounded the shivering spectators,
After tropping the Ka-lau and W. C. Hung have bens being somewhat too young and the opening set, Carson won his own in the final session in which ho gave
Hecht's play was most impressive i invited to participate in the exhibi- inexperienced at the moment.
first game of
tions, and II.E. the Officer Administer If Mrs. White and Mins Smith,
service to even matters and it looked is partner strong support with Ing the Government (Sir Thomasi get half a chance it will come da no though some close
beautifully placed drives and volleys, competition Southern) has signified his intention surprise if the C.B.A. walk away services and experienced court craft and although Carson and Duff hung
develop, but Menzel'a
varied Together, they attacked relentlessly, of being present.
Although no definite programme
dominated the play as he won the next on until the score reached 3-all, the has yet boen laid out, it is expected
ive games in rapid succession for Czechoslovaklans ran out the set and that the Rumjan cousins will play
the
first set. Carson was nking match at 6-4. where his opponent forced him conlittle soft and after several sets tad frequent errors from the baselino! Due to recent rain, the court, was n stantly with
wide repertoiro of been played the surface became rather
uneven. As
weru a result, there TELLING COURT TACTICS
a number of bad bounces which rob hed one side or the other of an op There were very few long or excilportunity to play the ball. The air ing rallies. Menzel's placing was was a good deal colder than what is such that Carson was left renching generally considered idesi tenals for the ball or Caraon find no need to weather making it uncomfortable for reach, the former usually being the many spectators who were not buried PARO. The Shanghat champion's net in extra-heavy overcoats..
value to him
Recreio
Y.M.C.A. v. RECREIO YAL.C.A. entertain the a doables against the Czecho-Slova- and an interesting game is assured, klans, while Ho Ka-lau will combine Beth were off calour last week, and with Menzel and Hecht in another it be interesting to see which doubles,
team makes the quicker recovery. The Recreio appear to like better than sand surface on which to play and this may ald them to an improved display,
Efforts are also going to be made to prevail on the visitors to play a singles.
Admission to the ground will be $1 (senting) anil 60 cents (standing),
Jockey Weighed In Dead
BETS PAID
London, Nov. 12.. Strange scenes wero witnessed in Bucharest, when a jockey died, says
the correspondent of the Daily Tele
ally
graph. The
jockey, who was 72, was speci- permitted, because he was a great favourite, to take part in a trotting race.
Ho collapsed in the seat na ho finished, and groom caught the bridle. They found the jockey was dead.
Backers claimed their bets, assert ing that the jockey was alive when he passed the post,
The judges conceded that point, but insisted that the corpse must weigh in.
Women placed flowern un his sides and armas, and crowds followed the jinker to the weigh-in room. Many refused to cash their totalisator tic kets, retaining them as mascots..
grass
The YM.C.A. defence will proba- bly be fairly actively engaged, but I imagine a division of spoils will
| result.
strokes.
yesterday against an opponent who
IMPROVED ATTACK kept him running on the baseline or
with the
passed him cleanly when he ventured Into the forecourt.
Employing
(Continued from Page 8.) features of the Association's match YM.C.A., which the C.H.A. won by the add goal in live.
There was real combination be tween the forwards, who gave Mrs. White much better support. But was Miss Bryson who caught the zel to
games
Lee Wai-tong Being Rested
very fast first servo, an American twist for his second de- livery, and showing a preference for looping topspin drives, Menzel ran up a lend of 6-1 in short order in the second set. Hero Carson who had been playing unimpressively, sudden- ly came to life and was all over the| court outrunning and eye and carned most of the honours before he last three games of the Fusillers has slightly stronger eluims
outplacing Men take two consecutive
(Continued from: Page 8.) the visitor ran out the sot thusiasts will consider Evarts of the She gave a well nigh filon) exhibl-at tion at centre half, and if she con- second set produced the best tennis than Bowers for left halfs. I tinues in such ferm the C.B.A. can of the match, exciting both the specta gently inclined that way myself. look forward to a good record. tors and the players. Menzel would But Bowers played rattling good foot- fautluss hockey and the backs seem maneuvred to the delight of those in Day match, and I think if anyone la In defence Mins 1. Woolley played cry. out in exasperation when out ball for the Rest in the Armistice
form. tu be fast recovering their old-time tho stands.
The best Carson could do in the is he.
capable of holding Tso Kwai-shing it ABOUT THE "Y"
third set was to take the second game, Whereas the winners could do Menzel had practically every situation practically
Lawton faces an unenviable task, nothing wrong the well under control being especially but if he goes the right way about it Y.M.C.A. did not seem to be able deadly when dealing with lobs. His there is no reason why he should not
om
to do anything right. On the whole amashing was the best that has been make his presence on the field very they played well below form. Of seen in Shanghai for a long time for effective. the forwards only Mias Olive Dalziel he dynamited the ball into Carson's and Mus Adey played up to the court from all positions. At one time
The team will take the field in full mark.
Carson tossed up a high lab that fell knowledge of the fact that Lee Wal- I cannot help thinking that Miss close to the baseline. Menzel rantong is there and what his presence Anne Fowler would-be-far-more-
back-from-t
-the-nel,
managed to get
get means-Doubtless they will formulate useful and effective in defence than under the bail made a terrine smash some sort of plan before the start. In the attack. Perhaps the "Y" to the amazenient of everyone present Without wishing to appear dictatorial,
consider changing her with including his opponent. There was Mrs. Read. I think the experiment little uncertainty over the outcome as
justify itself.
Menzel ran through the last five games
Will
PREVENT many Colds would it to watch the for ret and match.
At the first anifßle or meess, put a few of these amazing new drops up each nostril. The stuffy, aneesy feeling van
ishes and, usually, cold will not develop.
VICKS
tnckling of Miss P. CcCaw but her hitting was · erratie and Improve- ment here is desirable. Miss J. Weller is still suffering from the effects of Home leave and has not settled down to local conditions.
An all-round and immediate in VA-TRO-NOL Provenient In necessary
Y.M.C.A. are to make any bid the runners-up position.
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SQUASH RACKETS
TRIUMPH
England Beats U. S. By Five Nil
I would suggest the chief considera- tion is the bottling up of Lee, and the only way to accomplish It (if it can be accomplished!) is for Lawton to shadow him.every yard of the field in which he moves.
CLOSER DOUBLES MATCH.
closer match in which Carson, part is crystal clear and needs no further The doubles was a considerably The necessity of some such tactics
Duff, played some ex-emphasis.
nered with
won a number of fast rallies from pearance. Rodger is at present in cellent tenula at the net, and they The back division has a solid ap- Menzel, and Hecht. Both the Czecho-wonderful goalkeeping form, and des slovakians showed fine overhead pite, l'ile's mistakes last week against games which were devastating when South China, he still remains first the local players lobbed short, as they class back and can be relied Idid frequently,
upon not to make the same errors twice. The first set was the closest of the duce a lot of goals with the Chinese I rather think the match will nio- afternoon. The visiting team took a
of their rivals.
of 4-2, and then Carson and Dur probably Anishing one or two ahead equalised at 4-all. The next six games went with the service, at which pint Menzel and Hecht broke through, Carson's serve and retained their own to take the set at -7.
The second set was
was almost cont- pletely dominated by BES of the
the speed and
HONGKONG YACHTING
London, Dec. 1. England' scored a notable triumph
Czechoslovakians who Yesterday's events for "A" class over America in the first squash | ******* their opponents only two yachts was won by La Linda, with rackets international match at the Kates. They were forced to allow Squadron Commander C.R. Keary at Bath Club in London to-day.
two games largely because Duff and the helm. England won all five matches, the the net.
Carson for a time became brillant at The course Egyptian, Amir Bey, who is captain when ho
Duff's best work was done (P), Kowloon. Rkja. (P, Romsey was Channel Rk. of the English team, and open cham-employing a vicious chop.
volleyed on his forehand, Shoal (P), Mark on line (P), Channel pion of England, outplaying Strachan,
As is so often the case, the winners
Rks. S), Club 'Line.
Distance was 8.1 miles and starting
the American skipper to win 9-5, 9-0 of the first two sets fell off rather time 14.45.
9-0.-Router.
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