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EXHIBITION. OF BADMINTON
Our Daily Golf Hint
It is true that certain mechanics are necessary to play the game, but they must be accompanied by correct thoughts to produce harmony and co-ordination.
-Horton Smith.
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WHEN A FOOTBALL PLAYER RETURNS
TO-NIGHT'S EVENT
SEASON COMESTM TO CLOSE
Hongkong's 1935-36 hadminton Reason, which, taken by and large, has been remarkably successful, and - certainly from which valuable les Hons for future guidance have been learnt, officially closes this evening, when at the Club de Recreio, the presentation of prizes will be made by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott).
In an effort to enter for all taster And to provide a fitting climax to the} ason, the Badminton Association has arranged for exhibitions as a pre- lude to the prize distribution,, and a dance by which to ring down the cur- tuin on the season's activities..
According to schedule mapped out An addition to the law dealing! with the return of a player to the exhibitions will start at 8.30 the field was considered by the prompt, the first match being a mixed F.A. Council at a meeting in doubles in which the best of three followed by a London recently. The law at games, each of 15 aces, will be play- present reads:
"A player having left the field;ingle of 21 aces between four ladies, and as a climax, n men's doubles
ed. Thin
will be
of play through this or any match, the best of three games, each other cause, or a player joining of 15 nees. his team after play has com- menced, may only enter the
This lust mentioned exhibition pro-)
field, when the ball has ceased mises to be one of the best spectacles
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, APRIL 25,
1936.
THEIR HEALTH
WORRIES BRITISH TENNIS WORLD
BUT STILL THEY
FRED PERRY Wimbledon champion, who is stili pariencing some anxiety with his
injured back.
Schmeling--
to be in play, and must report of badminton ever seen in. Hongkong. Louis "Gate"
to the referee."
The addition recommended "After the word 'field' add the half-way line.""
OUR WEEK-END FOOTBALL
J. J. Remedios and M. A. Oliveria,
most successful
the
combina-
is:tion in Hongkong, who played an at important part in the championship sticcess of Club de Recreio, will ???¥P036
PROGRAMME OF 11 MATCHES
F. L. 11. Shute, a player who can exploit most of the subtleties of the game, and C. O. Lee, one of the Eliot Hall team unofficial Interport
visit Shanghai. They recently ta should provide a thrilling test for the champion couple.
Prediction
$1,000,000 ANTICIPATED
CAN REACH
TENNIS FINALS
PERRY BECOMES ANOTHER CHAMPION
Prague, April 23.
Fred Perry, who is making use of the Riveira, and Continental tennis tournaments as means of testing his physical rounduess, added another title to hia long list when today, he became champion of Czechoslovakia. He defented Prenn in the final. favourite Davis With his partner, G. P. Hughes, Perry has also reached the final of the doubles. Reuter.
VETERAN WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNEY
Cup
Another
C. P. HUGHES
British Davis
whose health has been far satisfactory just lately.
cupper from
Won at First Why So Many
Attempt
By Eleanor E. Helme
if
for the
Rugby Penalties?
SUFFERER
(By Clem Lewis)
CUP FINAL DAY IN ENGLAND
ARSENAL FAVOURITES
INTEREST IS AT FEVER-PITCH.
The 93,000 people who will crowd in the famous Wembley! Stadium this afternoon will be but symbolic of the enor mous interest the whole world over in to-day's English Cup! final between Arsenal, the favourites and Sheffield United.
Even in Hongkong. 10,000 miles removed from the sectie; hundreds will tune in this evening to Daventry to listen to the running commentary on the last half hour of play.. No ather sporting event has romantic or wider appeal than the "Coop Final".
more
To reach this stage, which is im- portant not only from the honour the and glory" viewpoint, but by fact that it makes a big contribution to the two clubs' coffers, Arsenal and Shelbelt United have played through January 11. five rounds, since In common with the other first class teams they were exempt from both!
Aboriginal
Bodyline
Sydney.
Garbled versions of the "bodyline" controversy have at last reached the "out-, back" districts, and the in Northern Aboriginals Territory have made the following "Laws of Cricket":
(1) It is the job of the bowler to hit the wicket- keeper...
(2) The batsman is there wicket- to protect the keeper.
Missionaries report these rules of the local "M.C.C."
THRILLING GOLF
the qualifying competition and the PADGHAM WINS
rst two rounds of the competition' proper.
TWO EXCELLENT RECORDS
records
the
R
BIG PRIZE
LACEY EQUALS A
RECORD
1.
London, April 24, There was a thrilling finish
Both Allow excellent Arsenal, slightly less lucky in draw had to play three matches away from home before renelling the semi- finni which is always played on neutral ground. The United had to make journeys for their first two mint- ches. but were fortunate enough to to-day to the "Silver King" golf tournament at Lies. It is of interest to note that Richmansworth, which Alfred secure home draws in the next three £1,000 un their way to the final the United Padgham of Sunbridge Park eliminated two London teams, Totten-
ham in the sixth round by 3-1, and won with four rounds of 74, 68,
66, and 72, aggregating 280. Fulbam in the semi-final by 2-1.
A
Eleven matches have been arranged will be partnered by S. F. Chan, fit the first fistic attraction in history realer part of the way, Mrs. Barker/Penally kicks have been given against Arsenal accomplished it in six, Arsen- totalling 281, with rounda of 75, 68, 68
H. E. WILL WATCH
New York,
awarded
four goals.
a
One point behind him came Reg
and
Mrs. Rowand-Marker, who was Sus- WALES THE CHIEF sex champion in 1933, won the Veteran Championship at Ranelagh; and ever a win were deserved, this was. In the semi-final she played so well for- New York.
that she knocked Mrs. Beard,
But United needed soven matches Henry Cotton, now attached to er winner and this year's favourite,
close Recond, while Belgian club, ran a Fromoter Mike Jacobs he just
I have been asked why so many in order to reach the final, The mixed doubles game also has predicted that the Joe Louis-Max off her game, and in the final, when bout will another ex-holder, Mrs. Walter Neil- the earmarks of a raro entertain Schmeling heavyweight
Wales this season in international al have scored. 18 goals (an average and 79. gross more than $1,000,000 making son, had the whip hand, ment. Misa Madge Griffiths, one of
pulled the match out of the five by games. I have kept no tally but my of three per match) and concedert the best Indy players in the Folony,
Perry of The golf in the final was of a really correspondent la satisfied that in each bat five, which is less than one
followed Alfred then against Wales than against
Leatherhead with 72, 70, 73 this week-end in the football league, brilliant C.R.C. left-hander, against to hit that figure without Jack Demp-holing a pitch for a 3 at the 17th.
June 17 or 24 nt Yankee Stadium, mosphere were alike heavy; yet Mrs. her opponents, and that the margin opposition defences and gave away, 74, 70 and 79, totalling 282, and A much G8, equals 283 and Arthur Lacey of the principal attraction being to-A. A. Carvalho and Miss M. Silva, ney. The match will be held either high quality, for the going and the at- and every case more pennitics were match. United twelve times pierced Burton of looton, with figures of
Neilson was out in 36, Mrs. Rowand was always a considerable one. Chinese one of the best combinations in the
Arsenal therefore have game between mermy's
of this year'a is always rec- Harker in 37. Putting.
From my recollection Athletic and Police at Caroline Hill, Colony,
The complete programme follows.
Jacobs narrowly missed a $1,000,- koned a veteran asset, and yesterday's
Awarded allled with their vast match-play total 2894. penalties percentage
Lacey gracked up after leading the the cup to-day.
feld at the end of the third round, His Excellency the Governor is ex-000 gate with the Louis-Baer bout play confirmed the idea, though the national games I suggest that the big more impressive recoril, and this, Berkshire with 65, 68, 76 and 76, pected to arrive midway through the last September. The gross was 3948 winner gets her splendid results against Wales and other countries experience, is expected to win them
but his 05 equals the previous best. unorthodox methods. Before every
First, there has been the question
SUNNY WEATHER
round made in any major tournament. exhibitions and will watch the men's
rom-that dear old.
-Reuter, 1.. Failer v, St. Joseph's, Kowloon ymund doubles display before distributing 352, but, including motion picture.anuj Mot, even with wood from the tee, have been due to two reasons.
radio revenue, it went over the million she first takes the club in her left
ently we shall al-
Wembley, April 24. hand only, stands square behind the of feet up in the scrum-tha ball, and looks at the line, before she enemy which app and mark.
secondly, : Sunny weather is anticipated for! "This time the gate itself will go turns round without leaving go with ways have with
play the shot. For not playing the ball when tackle or to-morrow's Cup Tie final for which
believ better than $1,000,000," Jacobs said. the left hand,
Alterations recently made at Yankee the shorter putts there is no turning on the ground. I have nothing to the usuni keenness, excitement and
round, she stays facing the hole, back offerauent the first of these Stadium will increase the fight seat of the left hand towards it, right hand ing. the referees have seen cases of dificulty in obtaining tickets is ex- FIRST DEAD HEAT IN
tinlity atten- tween her feet. Wonder ut it you ing capacity to slightly more than a foot own the shaft, club head be abuss, have neted with every imparted. The Stadium will be packed 100,000. The largest paid
Over the second point I am pre pared to break a lance, for not only the putts go down. dance previously for about in Now may, but criticise you dare not, for.
At the start of her semi-final it in international, but in club games York was 85,000, at the. Dempsey-
have been sorely puzzled by ninny such impositions for this offence.
TO-DAY
First Division
(Start nt 4.4%,
Referee D. Konjak.
S. China "" y. Club de Rervis, Caroline
1. Referer W. I. Reynolds,
R. V. Fun, v. Kowloon Chintham load. Re
feree: 1. Chanman.
R. NAV, It Ulster 12, Causeway
Beleteer R. M. Omar. 3.K.F.C.. E. Lan. K. Club ground,
the season's trophics.
He will be officially welcomed by the President and, committee mam- BRs,ors of the Badminton. Association React members of the Club de Recreio
comailttee.
Subsequently a dance will take n: W. F. S.C.A.A., Chatham Rout, Replace, Micky Souza's band being in
feree W... Fayre
Second Divialen
(Start at 3.35
feree: F. I Fla. . Y. Kowloon, Kowloon
Barnes S. MacCormac
around, attendance.
.. Ulster R. v. 11.K.F.C., Club around, tho feree: A. T. Jurmala.
(Start at 4.45 pan.) RAS.0. a RA.0.C., Eastern. Sookunpoo,
Referee: T. Davice.
RA. (L)
SUNDAY
It is hoped, and expected, that there will be a full gathering of bad- this function. minion "fans" at Every effort is being made to ensure suficient accommodation so that spec tators can watch the badminton in by ission bo confort. Admission singles and $2.50 double. They can till. Referee:e purchased at the door this even
ing. Dress is informal...
First Divisten (Start at 4,45 p.m.) I.K.F.C. Ob
feree: I. F. By
C.A.A. V. ·Police, Carolle
W. R. Beynolds.
Kround.
of
for
but with a capacity af 93,000, a large
Yorkshire". number of which will be "oop fra
Arsenal is expected to win the
NINETY YEARS
great North v. South duel, although Great Metropolitan Stakes
ticket, the cost of which is $1.50 in history was 120,757--the first Mrs. Harker, with very few putta, Kalman for not possible for him to experience.
Wimbledon's Choice
bole Agents:-----
HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA
JOHN D. HUTCHISON & CO.
at Philadel-
Joo Jacob, manager of Schmeling, beriand golfer, made hardly a slipcases where scrambling
000.
• GRAND FINAL
Winners
Never before, in its 90 years.story has the race for the Great Metropoli tan Stakes ended in a dead heat.
both are sanguine of victory. The Firpo bout in 1923 at the Poin looked as if Mrs. Beard, pitching dead
odds are on the Arsenal due to their CASES IN POINT
ganes. grounds. With the new seating ar- to square the match at the 5th, would
What I quarrel with chiefly is that valuable experience of big
the ball when the side who has had no international] rangement, Jacobs feels sure he will keep up her good golf of the day be new outdoor record for fore, when she had gone out in 33. New York. The biggest fight crowd But this time things went away, and referees are too prone to penalise a The goal-keeper is the only man in establish u
home by 5 and 4.
it is practically In the other semi-final Mrs. Walter do so. Even in international games
1 recollect The fact that Sheffield United are Jack Tar ran three times without is success last season but Quashet!, in Neilson, the Scottish and Northum this has been apparent, for Dempsey Tunney bout
underneath a only in the Second Division
eleven races managed to record five wina, including the Oaks and the phia.
off Mrs. Lewis Smith, the ex-Irish inter-
with no
chance of getting ngainst them.
The Arsenal trained by playing Jockey Club Cup. She has therefore national, nude, by her own admission, wenn of tumblin a multitude; and and 4 was the
the ball, has been penalised wrongly.
tackle menna that there occurs a golf at breezy Brighton. Sheffield created what appears to have been another record in being the first Oaks moment when a player, is so held that rambled the Derbyshire mors.
Owing to Court mourning the winner to take this race. Curiously right ending in Scottish favour.
Coruna in running he cannot pass or play the ball. The
third repeated his performance of Crawley The final was a grand game of pitch laws state that the tackled player if Royal Family will not be represent enough Corona
Mr. Clegg, President of the Foot- last year In the same race. and putt, for as sure as Mrs. Harker lying on the ground must immediately appeared to have all but won a hole, release the ball, roll away from it and ball Association, is presenting medala Wood, last year's winher, had to be content with the Wyfold Handicap at to the teams.
The Arsenal team will be Wilson; Wolverhampton in October and the Mrs. Neilson pitched dead to win or get up. halve it: if Mrs. Neilson seemed safe. That is all right as far as it goes,
Hulme, Bowden, Drake, Final Stakes on November 1 for his Copping:
of the season. Mrs. Harker reversed it. By the turn but do not forget the further injune- tackled Mrs. Neilson was 2 up; she was out in tlon of the law which maintains that Male, Hapgood; Crayston, Roberts, very Inst race at headquarters, the
remaining successes 145, and had five times made one put no player shall prevent a
James and Bastin. ball or from releasing the
get- ulice. They were not long putts player from
The Sheffield team will be Smith; Quashed being a lady and Jack Ter either; it was perfection of little ting-up-after he has released it.
And after all that I do not knowenpur, Wilkinson; Jackson, Johnson, taking inspiration from his name may MacPherson; Barton, Barclay, Dodds, be more persistent-in-thaiz further pitches, or pitch and runs, that made it possible. Mrs. Harker had been why Wales has been penalised Pickering and Williams-Reuter. almost equally reonomical on the often--unless it be she has a greater greens, having four times, got down disregard for the laws of the gamer
believes the gate will rench $1,500,
"The people want to see just how rol Louis is," Joe kaid. "He has looked mighty good so far against some washed up fighters, but he still has to be tested. The public knows Schmeling can prove once and for all whether Louls can take it. They' pay a million and a half dollars and they'll get their answer, Max will K.O. Louis he'll do it with a right to the chin."United Press.
RIFLE SHOOTING
Week-End Practices For
Association Members
in one. Neilson's rescue for a half; then she Ealtered, the patis began just to stay put, and Mrs. Harker squared the match at the 13th with a well played 5. One putt at the 14th made Mrs. up again, but Mrs. Harker
the 10th one putt came to Mra, than her opponents,
By the courtesy of the Naval au- Neilson thorities a special Spoon and Prac retaliated in kind at the 16th for her tice shoot for members of the Hong-3, won the 10th in the same figure, and kong Rifle Association will take place so, for the first time of the round, this afternoon at 2.30 on the naval was one upi. range at Stonecutters.-
VOLLEY BALL
Results Of Students' League Matches
10
Hongkong students' Volley Ball League, conducted by the Hongkong Volley Ball Association for severbl years past, in an increasingly popular institution.
Even so the match looked for from No special launch will be, available, over, for after Mrs. Neilson, had put but those attending are invited to an excellent pitch, not so very far make use of the W. D. launch which from the pin, Mrs, Harker played one
This year fifteen tennis have enter leavea the R.A.3.C. Camber At 1.30; that was perilously near a socket. At all events, it brought into the picture Blake Pier 1.40, Kowloon 1.50, Sham- a. bunker on the right of the course for the Senior Division and five shulpo 2.20 and arrives Stonecutters
will which had been nowhere near before. each the Junior and Small Boys East 2.30. A special launch
The following is the liet of nutches leave the range, calling at the above Undaunted, she took her usual sight- Divisions. mentioned places on the conclusion ing look at the problem, then played
the little pitch perfectly; it ran on so far played with the results.
Senior Division. of the shoot.
and down for a . Mrs. Neilson's putt!
April 20: Wah Nam 0, Queen's 3: To-morrow morning
apecini must have seemed to her to double its launch will leave the R.A.S.C. Camber length. Actually it must have been Ming Cheo 3, Sai Nam 1: Wantsai 0,
about six yards; it failed to go down Fong Lam 3. Pior at 8.59 .n., Queen's
Apell 21: Wing Wah 3, King's 0; 4.m., Kowloon 0.40,
arriving at and so, when square to the 18th had Stonecutters East 9.50 am. Shoot seemed imminent, Mrs. Harker had V.M.S. 3, Ching Wah 0; St. Paul's
(A) 3. King'a 0. ing will commence on the naval won the championship by 2 and 1. It
April 22 range at 19 o'clock sharp and at the Was her first attempt at it. conclusion of the shoot a` launch will
be available to bring members back
to Kowloon and Hongkong.
As it sooms unlikely, that shooting! will be possiblo on Wednesday after- noon, those taking part in the various competitions at the Prize Meeting
:
THIRD LANARK BEAT AYR
London, Apr. 24. Playing in a Scottish League foot- next week are urged to take ad ball match today, Third Lanark vantage of the opportunities for entertained Ayr and won a high- practice which are available during scoring game by six goals to four-~~ the present week-end. ̧·
Reutor:
St. Paul's (A) 3, 0: Wantas! 0: Sai Nam 3;
e
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