THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
RUMJAHN AWED BY LAI
For First Time In Career
PASSIVE
TENNIS
(By. "Veritas")
H. D. Rumjahn pursued' a besitant, none-too-confident path to victory in the semi- Coal of the Colony singles ten- nis championship yesterday when he beat Lai Kwong-tsun in a baso-line duel by three sets to one, the scores being 9–7, 6–1, 2–6, 6–3.
Kumjahn scomed awed, at times frightened, by Ial's top-spin fore-j hand drive, and more often than nol | he was defeated by drop shots which wone both clover and cunning. Be cause of this Lai was able to dietato for the major part of the match, and Rumjahn had not been an de- pandable from the ban of the court, he would have lost as sure an eggs
are ogge
CHINA'S TEAM AGAINST UNITED SERVICES
WILL NOT BE KNOWN UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON
China's Olymple team to meet the United Services this afternoon at Caroline 1, will not be known until the klek-off. The selection is to be cade from the 22 chosen players of the ground a short time before the kick-off. The Services team and reseĻVER are as follows,
Fux. Rowlands (Fusiliers); L/Cpl. Swain (East Lanen.) and Tel. Wolvernon (Navy); Shpt, Tudor (Navy). Tel. Wride (Navy) and Fun. Evans (Fusillers); Pie. Smith (East Lancs.). Pte. Sand- ford (East Lanes.), Mine. Spencer (Navy), Fun. Talbot (Fusillern) and Tel. Wearmouth (Navy).
Reserves: L/Cpl. Steele (East Lancs.), L/Cpl. Lawton (East Lancs.), L/Tel. Gould (Navy) and Pie. Ridings (East Lancs.). Re- ferce 9, H. Swyth. Linesmen:-J. Butterworth and C, Richardson..
KOWLOON NO MATCH
FOR FUSILIERS
Concode Six Goals.
S. CHINA ALMOST CHAMPIONS
THREE POINTS REQUIRED
FINE GAME WITH ATHLETIC
There isn't much more worry connected with the destination of the first division football! championship. South China "A" made themselves virtually safe as a result yesterday of their drawn match with Athletic.
Cutting it right down to its finest point be position is "this. South China "A" require three points to assure themselves of the title, that is, providing Club win all their remain- ing fixtures. draw any of them, South China will need but two points. They will pro- bably be forthcoming to-morrow when they meet Royal Ulster Rifles, but In nny case they have to meet South China "D" in the season's final match so that they don't have to worry very much about it.
If Club should. lose or
GRUELLING FOR DEFENCES
It was a most attractive match
yesterday, fast and kernly contested exchanges delighting a huge crowd. Athletic well deserved their point, but
Kowloon made a discouraging start against Navy in their senior league! match yesterday, being forced to take the field with but nine players. Later the team was augmented up to full strength, but by then Navy had found the measure of their opponents and
would have been flattered if they had were clearly the superior team.
Ball was The final result was pretty well in ccured the other one, it
the always moving vory fast from end to accordance with the trend of and more decisive, had Kowloon on gruelling test by two ts of enger Navy, belter balanced, faster end and both defences were given a the dofensive for the better part of
gamo.
an not unskilful forwards, the match. Even when "Paddy" South China enjoyed slight pull
Not for many moons has Rumjohn played such passivo Lonnin; alteted his whole game; not to men tion his tactics, which were none to intelligent, save when Lai advanced to the forecourt. Even when Rum- jahn was successful in getting to Lal's drop shots ho persisted in the Boyd did initinte raids on behalf of Kowloon he found his forwards lack prame error of forcing them across court to the waiting Chinese foren in either skill or will to break through a determined though not al- hand. The upshot was generally ways competent Navy rearguard. Ano pansing shot on either hand. Boyd, figuring at cenure-half for
Rumjahn was a worthy winner, Kowloon, was one of the ablest play but perhaps he was a trifle fortun-
view, while Boyes was a tower nto to the match finished in four of strength in goal. The White bro
got uela. Lai was going well in the thers alone revealed any idea of how opening stanza and it looked us to store goals for Kowloon and though it would
be his when he generally speaking the team lacked pulled up from a deficit to lend unanimity. flo also started off the fourth sot in
Navy wero well served both fore confident manner, A very
going to 11 before Rumjan, almost entire and alt, with Wolverson and Roberts ly through dogged defensive play very prominent. won the fifth game and then
Lovellet elled matters in the sixth: It was still anybody's set, although Lal percep bly lost control over his shots, and with Rumjahn forcing mattera in the concluding stages, he went out to a merited, but not wholly impres
n
sive win.
of
with a more balanced half back ling nichough individually Tauf Ah-fni, Athletic pivot had no peer and was one of the finest performers on view. Wong Mer-shun made a successful return to the champion team, playing untiringly at centre-alf. Lee Kwok- wal and Leung Wing-chut were more polished but they didn't get through the same amount of sincere apade i work as their colleague."
Both defences gave brilliant de- monstrations. Mak Sul-hon was in a class of his own, although trailing' not far be ind him were Tam Kong- The nauticals obtained an early lead Dak, whose classle headwork relieved dozens of threatening situations, and though oberts and inercased it same Tin-sang, whose Imperturbable time later when Wearmouth fureed trekling continually upset the clever Eastman to put into his own net. Kowmachinations of the Athietle raiders. toon rallied and G. White reduced the
Tay Qualiang sinh one of the arreara before the interval, but there
cleverest forwards on the field, while Tong Kwong-eum was delightful on
Athletic right wing.
after Navy were chiefly on top and further goals came from Roberts and Walvorson, the latter converting a 20
yards free kick with a terrific drive
HOCKEY SEASON
EXTENDED
Mamak Committco Decision
far better than one was led to expect On the whole very good football: in view of the importance of the mutch which usually has unfortunate reactions on the teams.
South China held a goal lead until the second half had well advanced, Tio Hinn-quan completing a neat movement by Lee Wal-tong and Tay Qua-liang, but Athletic rebaliabel, and deservedly too, through Wong Wing-hong," who~~enught “the South
the China defenco napping.
セロー
off
WANTS CRACK AT BARNEY ROSS
4
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1936.
BUT
REACHES
The irrepressible Tam Kong-pak gets head to the ball in the face of opposition from Tang Kwong sum and another Athletic forward during yesterday's league match at Caroline Hill. (Photo: Men Chaung).
TWENTY TWO PLAYERS
GOOD AND TRUE
HONGKONG WİLL WISH OLYMpic team ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD
WHAT FINAL ELEVEN MAY POSSIBLY BE
(By "Veritas")
BRITISH
WOMEN'S
GOLF TRIALS
Wanda Morgan Unbeaten
Scoring was extremely good when the British women's trials were concluded with series of singles at Gleneagles recently.
Mrs. Holm. A former British champlon, End the best scare at 77. but Miss Pam Barton and Miss Jes- sie Anderson, two of the youngest compeliters, wero anch only a stroke behind.
Mrs. Holm played against Miss Bridget Nowell, who, on the preced- ing day, hnd returned 73. Misa Newell played well, but was beaten at the 17th by a and 1,
Mrs. Holm won the opening role, where her rival failed to connect, with her drive, and had to play short with her second 'ahot, and then followed a series of halves to the 11tar
Mrs. Haim became two holes akend at the 12th, and also won the 13th: before losing her only hole of the round at the 10th. fere he was bunkered, but a win in four to Ave at the 17th gave Mts. Holm victory by and 1. Mrs. Holm was out in 38 to Miss Newell's 30, and homo in 30 to 42.
MISS BARTON WINS Miss Pam Barton beat Miss Diana Fishwick, a British and English ex- champion, by 4 and 3, while Miss Jessie Andoreon bent Miss Phyllis Wade, an English ex-champion, by 2 und 1.
Mins Barton took 18 for the first nine hales, and kd by four holes at the
turn against Miss Fishwick. Mrs. M. R. Garon, holder of the Nan Baird,
FINAL
PERRY KNOCKED OUT
By Tennis Ball
Budapest, Apr. 15.
Fred Perry, England's No. 1 tennis player, holder of the Wimbledon title and world's leading exponent, is still being dogged by misfortune,
Following recent try-outs, which successfully determined that he had recovered from his serious back in jury sustained last year, Porry to-day was struck on the head by a terrific drive from a tennis ball and knockod unconscious.
Perry was taking part in exhibi- tion games here at the time and he dropped to the ground like a stone.
Later he recovered and was loudly cheered for resuming, but his play wan definitely affected and he lost in
English title, was successful at the three sets-Router. homo hole gainst
to
Miss
Hongkong has more than a passing interest in China's World Olympic football team, not merely be- Scottish ex-champion, while Miss Wanda Morgan. the British chan- cause the Colony has been used as the training ground pion, bout Miss Elsie Carlett by a for its 22 selected players, but chiefly because we find and 1. Mra, Garon and Miss Mor-
gan each had a round of 81.
Miss Doris Chambers, the non- that no less than sixteen members of the nominated contingent are local league players, while two others playing British captain, said after- wards that the elals wens well Suen Kam-shun and "Darkie” Chan, are erstwhile Hong-worth while, and that she WALK many good scores kong league footballers.
pleased that no had been roturned.
The Selection Commitice, it is That such a large proportion of, everybody is saying about Tang just
understood, the tiam in composed of Colony ex- now. However,
will forward recom- ponents comes as no surprise, It
is clearly the mondations Fung King-cheang
tho Ladice Golf needed only the National Games last man for inside right, with Suen Union, who will announce the British year to prove beyond doubt (if any Kam-ahun contre-forward and team to meet the United States in doubt existed) that he cream of Lor Wai-tong on his left. This the Curtia Cup International at China's footballers is in the South. strikes one as being a cut and dried | Gleneagles on May 6, Nevertheless it is a source of satis
(Continued on Papo ) faction to realise that independent and unbinased selectors such as Dr. C. C. Yung Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan and Mr. Chow Ka-ki have found it desirable to choose_so_many_ Hong- kang players. It means, so far as wo are concerned, an added interent! in the World Olympics, ind the sincere wishes of all local aportamen will accompany the team in this, its first invasion of Europe.
at
SIX FOR THE FUSILIERS
And A Consolation For St. Joseph's
Miss Morgan was the only player to main unbeaten in singles and foursomes during the trials, although she only halved with Mrs. Holm on the opening day. Results:
SINGLES
POSSIBLE AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAM
It augure well for interest in the series between England and Tent Australia, which begin at the end of this year, that already Australians are scrupled with the delightful game of team-picking.
This Mulbourne Herald suggeste that Australia's. team will be the aarge as that which won the fourth Test in South Africa, with two additions.
One in Bradman, as captain, in of Victor Richardson; the other | ~Bra~250m (Troon)-be-Mi-Bridet Nowell }- in~~G.-I-Badcock.theyoung_ex-
(Cavendish) by 3 and 1.
Mix Fur Barton (loyal Wit-Surrey) bt/ who hit 325.for South
Mas Diana Flawlek (Wentworth)
ht
y 4
against
Victoria
and
Misr Jesale Anderson (Cruizie Hill. Perth practically won the match off his own hest Miss 1. Wade (Meyrick Park, Bourne- mouth) by 2 and 1.
Badcock appears to be a certainty if he keeps his form. This would give Australia the following team:
D. G. Bendman (5 4.). S. J. McCabe (N.S.W:).
J. II. Fingleton (N.S.W.). W. A. Brown (N.S.W.).
THEY SUITED LAI Comparatively speaking Rumjahn glued himself to the baseline-tactics which eminently suited Lai, whose forte in his ground strokes and his flooly controlled drop shots, LAI Was always prepared to engage in long driving duels, and it was only when be tried to force that ho fell into mistakes. Sometimes he was made to advance to the forecourt but he
The executive committee of was none too happy; on other occa Mamak Hockey Tournament nions however fo. lured Rumjahnnounces that the Mamak lengue sea- into defensive returns, which simply son has been extended until April naked to bo volleyed and then Lai 30. This is in view of the bad wea- brought into
action that quaint ther recently experienced which pre-
Mrs. A. R. Garen (Thornden Park) beat volley-drive of his. It scored a sur vented clubs from playing
A PROBABLE TEAM of points.
Royal Welsh Fusiliers made light Min Nan Baird (Prestwick St. Nichols) prising number
matches. Clubs are urg
urged to do their
of their task New York, Apr. 15,
against St. Joseph's hole, Rumjahn generally made good use utmost to fulfil fixtures by this date.
Mian Wanda Morgan (Ilochester and Dob Colony football enthusiasts will
yesterday and won by six goals to bam Park) bt Miss F. Corlett (Royal Lytham the forecourt, except when he This afternoon games in the first) Billy Celebron of Rockford 11, to-
doubtless pass away many an ant one. The Saints, weakened by the and B Annex) by 1 and 1... womb up to retrieve the short ones. and second divisions are down for de Barney Ross, welterweight titlist, by Olympics picking the oleven playersed but little opposition, though they Walker (Island, Malahide) by &ad &
claimed the right to a crack at ing hour day
between now and the absence of several key players, offer- Alas K. Garnham (The Name) ht Mr. J. D. Then, as I have said, he showed a cision. In a first division encounter rather dor and played Preciation of tactica Police meet Argonautas in what is on virtue of his technical knock-out which will finally do duty at Barlin, were game losers.
Into Lal'a
al'a hands.
extremely important tie. The match victory last night over Cleto Rocatelli
At least they will not be confronted
Talbot, The chief thing which impressed will be played on the Police Training of Italy at St. Nicholas Pulace.
again to of "sensational”
restored with the problem about the winner was his soundncas.
his victory
selections. The 22 players who centre-half berth, found the occasion brilliant In the second division R. E. "B" and Celebron's showing was Though often playing second fiddle
eminently an inspiration to give a have been chosen are ho retained admirablo control over Departmental clash at the Prince interesting it is unlikely that he will atted to go to Berlin, and it is doubt display of constructive football. His ahots giving Lai but small op. Edward Road ground, starting at be conceded a contender against Reas. ful whether anybody can find cause in every respect the soldiers were
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-United Press.
to grumble with the work of the well served. Wheeler and Kenting the selectors to date.
were so completely masters of situation in defence that Rowlands the The only surprise, if it can come spent an idle afternoon, whereas within the meaning of the word, is attack, vigorously led by Evans and the selection of "Darkie" Chan as a supported by Harrison and Roberts hall back. I personally was made rings round the Saints' rear. astonished when I heard of it, but guard. the powers-that-be are quite confl- Fusiliers were four to the good at Francisco negro welterweight, techni- dent they have not made a mistake. the interval; Roberts, Evans, Talbot cally knocked out Mickey Barker of Ons said to me Chan is a much and then floberts doing the damage Scattle last night to score the 10th
·better half back than a forward". Positional changes in the second half consecutive victory of his profes- trollan deve Practically an Aus-
made St. Joseph's appear a little sional ring career.
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School ground, bully-off at 5 o'clock.
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And Great Warave Bens Cust
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19TH CONSECUTIVE VICTORY
But
Negro Boxer's Fine Record
Eddio
San Francisco, April 15.
Booker, slugging San
Nevertheless it is difficult to recall moro businesslike, and Costa manag- Barker's handlers stopped the bout Chan playing in the half back line ed to score, though it was quickly in the fourth round with their man in Hongkong, and if memory serves offset by further goals from Hughes on the floor. Booker welged 148 lbs. correctly he has usually filled a for- and Evans,
ward lizo. borth in Shanghai during the current senson. Presumably he would play at left half, and because of this one also makes bald to pre- sume that he will be utilised as a reserve for this position as one can- not conceive of him being preferred to Lee Kwok-wal, if the South China. A.A. player is fit.
Given freedom from injuries and retention of customary form, it would seem that China's Olymple defence will be Pau Ka-ping in goal and Li Tin-sang and Tam Kong-pak at full back.
The half back line appears to have but one doubtful position. That is right
Question is whether Leong Wing-chuf. is preferable to B. D. Liang, or even "Darkie" Chari. If recent showings are to provide any criterion the answer is in the affirmative. For contro-half. Taul Ab-fai looks a certainty, whilo Leo Kwok-wal is surely undisputed for jaft half?
NOT QUITE SO SIMPLE Up forward it is not quito so sim- ple. Too, Kwal-shing,, - unless, ho makes some improvement/may",find ho has to give way to K. L. Kin, who a smart ht wimmer. Instfally ons is a trifis surprised to find Tang Kwong-sum excluded. The boat outside right in the Coloný" is what
FOR EVERY
and Barker 147 lbs-United Press.
IMPORTANT OCCASION
MUMM
-THE CHAMPAGNE
OF DISTINCTION
W. A. OMfield (N.B.W.).
A. G. Chipperfield (N.S.W.). W. J. O'Reilly (N.B.W.).
CV. Grimmett (S.A.).
E. L. McCormick (Vic.). - 1. S. Darling (Vic).
C. L. Badcock (8.A.), I. O'Brien (Vic.) man).
L.
(twelfth
SIX FROM NEW SOUTH WALES Thus New South Wales would be represented by six players-u pro- ponderance which recalls the "days Immediately before the war, when a New South Wales silo, with Trum ner. Mocartney, Collins, Bardsley, Hordern, Massie, Carter and Kelleway
Wis
Wall and Richardson will proba- bly be dropped; Woodfull and Pens- have retired; Otherwise, it ford
won the Anhes In 1934.
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