THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1936,
Badminton Season Closes Successfully
How They Stand In
The Tables
GOVERNOR SEES EXHIBITIONS.
HONGKONG LEAGUE AND IS
FOOTBALL
S. China "B"
DIVISION I
R. W. Fusiliers Royal Navy H. K. F. C.
Results
+
& Club de Recreio '0
4 Kowloon F. C. 0
2. U. Rifles
1 East Laner.
o H. K. Police
H. K. F. C.
Chinese Ath.
1 R. A. Lyemun
League Table
Goals
PLEASED
WITH
i
GROWTH OF GAME
LEAGUE PRIZES PRESENTED
(By "Veritas")
That badminton would champion pair of the Colony, by win- ning the first game. Thereafter the one day become so popular Portuguese couple recovered to find
in Hongkong that every their P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts,
S. China "A" 26 19
Chinese Ath, 2014
R.W. Fusillers 24 32
2
5 79 31 40
93 46 20 37
7
5 61 36 31
S. China "B" 25 11 9 B. K Polien 23 11 Royal
Navy 24 150 H.K.F.C.24 R. Ulster R. Fast Lanek.
2 X
4. do Itcorelo 24 7 St. Joseph's.. 24 R Kowloon F. C. 25 6 R. A. Lyonun 25 R. A. Stone-
cutters
East Lanrs.
3
6
5 50 30 31
4 57 29
64 50 30
654 34 39 8 47 38 26 49 45 41 2 6 12 34 46 19 2 14 40 71 18
10 37 54 15
19 40 74 8
25 1 3 21 16 101 7
DIVISION fi
Results
9 Howloon F. C.
R. W. Funiliera 1 S. China R. U. Rifles
I. K. F. C. RASC. & RAOC. 2 Eastern Ath.
League Table
true forma. Oliveira's speed nhout the court was typical and suitable piece of vacant spectacular, while Remedios con- ground would be used for tented himself with some audacious net drop shots, which were featured courts was the hope ex by fine wrist work and perfect con- pressed by His Excellency trol
Shute also scored heavily- from the
Picture of the Hongkong Badminton League players taken after they had given exhibitions bo- fore H.E. the Governår at Club de Recreio on Saturday. Standing (left to right), M. A. Oliveira, C. O. Lee, S. P. Chan, E. L. H. Shute, L. A. Carvalho and J. J. Remedios. Sitting:Miss M. Smith, Misa M. Griffiths, Miss A. Mackenzio, Mrs. Shute, Miss C. Silen and Miss M. Silva. (Photo: Mee Cheung) LADIES' DOUBLES
the Governor when he pre- forecourt, but as he and Lee had nat sented the prizes on Satur. played together before in a match, day evening at the wind- their team work was not quite good enough to counter the efficient tac- ing-up
of the Colony ties of the opposition,
Both Carvalho and Oliveira were league season.
the effects
theit feeling
of There was no need for him to strenuous doubles matchen when they tell either the players, or those took the court for a singles at the who had watched the badmin- request of the Governor. But they ton exhibitions that evening, infused plenty of sparkle into the
somewhat Mackensie (Kumfan Tong) but Mix 31. what a good game it was. But fresher than Oliveira, obtained a use Eliya (leen and Miss Muriel Smith 18. 2 he felt sure that with the As- ful lead, which, although cut down by Johna 21-10. 1sociation continuing its activi- his
0
exchanges.
Carvalho,
opponent, proved auflicient to allow him run out winner by 11 ties, and encouraging the game aces to eight. it would grow as popular as it was in Singapore, where all available plots of ground and
THE SPEECHES
P. W. D. L., F. A. Pts. back gardens were utilised for immediately, The Rev. J. I. Higgs,
Mr. Shute Fire Brigade) and Mten Aliments
MIXED DOUBLES
1. A. Carvalho, and Miss C. Bilen (Iteereto) bent 8. P. Chan (CRC) and Mi Grinth in Brigadel 21-15, 15-7, 15-12.
MEN'S DOUBLES
3. J. Regelus and M. A. Ullwim (Recreio Bl E, shute soứ V. 0. Les
The presentation of prizes followed president of the Badminton Associn- tion, extending a warm welcome to He said he hoped that in Hong His Excellency, and expressing the H-15, 16, 1
nobody would ever throw Association's appreciation of the Gov. away a racket which he thought ernor's interest in the game. Mr. Higg
the Aenkun's or a shuttlecock outlined past use, which he thought was, worn out, adding that they
Goals
Royal Navy. 26 23
2
1 125 27 48
East Lanes.. 25 10
3
3 81 25 41
courts.
R.W. Fusiliers 22 14
7
1 74 18 36
R. U. Rifles 24 16
3
565 28 35
kong
1. Engineers 25 16
28 86 46 32
3 10 52 4 20
R.A.S.C. and and
1.A.0.C. 20-13
26 13 2 11 46 53 28 9. China Chinese
Ath. 20 10 5 10 40 5 28 Eantura Ath. 25 9 4 12 48 02 22
WAH
or
activities DAVIS CUP hatt been inj
M.
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FARR'S POINTS WIN OVER
EX-WORLD CHAMPION
(By Fred Dartnell)
Tommy Farr, the Welsh heavy- weight, beat Bob Olin, the American lex-world cruiser-weight champion,
on points in a 10-round bout in the Albert Hull last month,
The decision met with ception.
mild re
At the start Olin, as an ex-world's | champion, wore an air of supreme confidence. But Forr is a Welshman
successes. Badmin- GERMANY WINS aspirations to meet Jack Peter-
games.
a net which needed mending. every way big was surprising how Chinese, ton, he felt sure, could now be num- among the most popular of "boys" could put new life into an bered
Hongkong's Indoor winter 3.15 H. K. F. C... 20 7 5 38
apparently useless racket! 71 17 University 54 17 30 74 14
26 Radio 8. C. 26 5 1 20 25 88 11 C. de Recreio 20 6 0 21 27 67 10 129 16 11 5 Kowloon F.C. 25 2
CHINA OLYMPIC 'TEAM LOSES
His Excellency arrived in tiny to Eliot Hall, although not ostensibly witnerk two of the three exhib going to Shanghai
for badminton,
tion matches which provided one of had played Shanghai teams this year, Although bentun, their per the big features of the "Presenta- and
believe tion Night" helt at Club de Recreio, formunes encouraged one He was rewarded with some very that elther next year or the follow- fine displays. So pleased was His ing, Hongkong would be in a posi-
J
Takes Three Rubbers From Spain
Barcelona, Apr. 28. Germany secured an easy entry Cup (European Zone) here today rubbers to love.
sen and was very cool and not in the least impressed by his rival's reputa- tion or manner.
After Farr had replled with con- sklerable spirit to the American's opening attack, Olin was glad to fall back on the safer tricks of the trade, SMASHING RIGHTS Farr alood well up to his man, and
kept
Olin on the defence.
Excellency with the form of MA tion to send a strong representative) into the second round of the Davis used a good left, while his fast right-; Oliveira and L. A. Carvalho that he team to Shanghai for an official In- when they defeated Spain by, three tore than once Farr smashed home!
tri.
requested they should play a singles terport, Mr. Higgs, also paid a
bute to the secretarial work of Mr. ALL PLAYED WELL All twelve players who took part 1 D. Skinner during the past, scaron in the matches gave good showings, and to Mr. S. A. Gray, who, he said, The programme started with a ladies was largely instrumental in starting doubles in which Mrs. Shute and Miss league badminton in Hongkong. A. Mackenzie ben't Miss M. Silva and
Today
handern
'The
his
back
Probationary
Professional Footballers
NEW SCHEME OF
THE F.A.
If, as is expected, a recomunenda- tion of the Rules Revision Com- mittee is adopted by the Football Association in London, boy foot- ballers will be signed by clubs an "probationary professionals," sub- ject to the consent of parents or guardians.
At present no player may be signed
classes.
SPORT ADVIS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Fourth Extra Race Moeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday," 2nd May, 1996, commencing st 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will bo rung at 1.30 p.m.
By Order,
S. A. SLEAP, Acty. Secrolars.
Hongkong, 271h. April, 1936.
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COMING TO THE
KING'S
AND
ALHAMBRA
GANGWAY! Those Two Funny Fal- lows Are Here Again!
in their funniest
feature hit!,
STA LAUREL OLIVER HARDY
Bohemian Girl
If the boy changed his mind or
A HAL ROACH
ад
an
PRODUCTION
On Saturday the visitors won both on the fact and Olin's right eye look-
the third round.
as a professional before he reaches the singles, Von Cranm, world famous ed a little puffed up at the end of
of 17. age Up to this point Forr had been , 6), and Henke! overcoming much stylist beating Manuel Alonzo 6–3,
more aggressive than
It is proposed that the probationer Penalties Missed
Maler Mr. F. H. Barnes, President of} Henrique Germany won the doubts opponent and he was also boxing and not more than £2, and his club
6-4, 7-5, 8-0.
shall be paid not less than £1 a week Shanghai, April 26. Miss M. Smiths 21-10 after some Club de Recreio proposed a vote of
Olin came out for a grand slam at shell pay all necessary fees for his Olympic team by three goals to two,; rather better finishing shots, but on ing the function and distributing the meet flungary in the second round, the start of the fourth round. Box attendance at school continuation
The all-star foreigners beat the spirited rallies. The winners had thanks to fin Excellency for attend match to make the tie safe. They very well. the half time. score being two goals the whole the pairs were well matched. prizes. The Club de Recreio, he said, and will in fact meet with no seriousing round the ring furiously he kept
S. P. Chan, Chinese Recreation were honoured bath by his presence opposition until the Zone first when swinging both hands and then scored failed to show sufficient promise, the to nil in favour of the winners.
his finest in their club and by the fact that their opponents will almost assuredlyn good left hook at Farr's expense.F.A. could reinstate him With the exception of Darkey Club left-hander, gave
up the they had been able to offer their hall be France.-Reuter,
Welshman fought since taking Chan the losers were all Southerners. performance
cleverly, however, and "by Brilliant goalkeeping by Boisezen, game when he partnered Mise M. for the evening's function. During
smart amateur.
Under the present rule a player body-work-forced-Olin back-to-bis who signs professional forms cannot and Ang defensive work by the for-Griffithe, against L. A. Carvalho and his brief stay in the Colony Ilia Ex-
-shell.--- Moreover,-Olin-was-glad to do eign backs checked the persistent Miss C. Silva, the Recreio combine cellency and irendy so prominently ---
some holding, and the round went again play as an amateur without attacks of
tion. Some of his recovery shots indentified himself with various acti- the Olympic team.
against him.
special permit, and even then con- In the second half Lee Wal-long were magnificent, and he constantly Vities as to earn the warm apprecia-
The fifth round saw some in-fight-ng him from taking part in Cup- sent is subject to restrictions debar- and another Olymple player missed outwitted the opposition with angled tien and thanks of the whole com community. He know he would be ex- penalty kicks.
drop shots. Only the better Over 30,000 spectators attended. bination of the Recreio couple carriol pressing the sentiments of all present Excellency a successful and happy A strong cross wind made ball con- them through to win after three hard that evening when he wished His trol difficult
The Olympic team meet theThere were lots of clever play in term of office, ns Governor of Hong- Chinese all-stars on Wednesday the men's dubles, when Shute and kong.
Lee surprised Remedios and Oliveira,
Reuter.
TO-DAY
ONLY..
games.
MAJESTIC
BISTHEATRESVIL
JACK
ADIO'S
COMED
At 2.30, 5.20,
THE WINNERS Subsequently over 200 enjoyed dancing to the strains of Mickey's)
bringing the Melody Makers, this event to a successful conclusion.
The arrangements for the even 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. ing, which were in every way untis factory were enrried out by a special sub-committee consisting of Messrs. L. D. Skinner, E. do Sousa, R. H. Wong and S. A. Gray.
Maro Mayer
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BENNY Ats in the Air
UNA MERKEL
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Tuesday"FRONT PAGE WOMAN" with
Bette Davis George Brent
FRÉCKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
The trophy winners were 13 follows.
Men's Doubles "A" tülin de priest by Menara A. 6. Spalding Brox.), Club de
Herreio "A".
Runner-up cup presented by Mr. F. da Soome). Ellot fall "R".
Merk
Doullen 13" Divkken (this year third prize, shield presented by G. N. Bratter), Chinese, Beerentius Club.
SAILORS-SOCCER- SUCCESSES
Against Strongest Macao Teams
(By Our Own Correspondent)
Macão, Apr. 26. The soccer team of HMS. Moth has recently engaged in friendly tussies against the strongest teams of Macao. The match played yester-
ing in which Olin did rather well, and then Farr slipped down but was ties. up instantly, ghung hard.
The adoption of the suggested new Olin's boxing skill was not very rule will mean that many more boys patent, and he obviously disliked the will take up football as a career.
SUCCESS AT 16 strong punchies which Farr directed
to
centre
the body. The Welshman was) An example of a player who has putting up a good show, and one reached the front rank at an early right-hander fell with a crash on the age is Tom Lawton, aged 16, who American's car.
recently was
forward for With three rounds to go the lasue Burnley against Doncaster Rovers, was still fairly open. Olin got home when the match was drawn. day afternoon against the Argonautod a couple of left hooks and Farr cer- "It is more than likely that we resulted in the defeat of the local tainly seemed open to this form of shall give him another opportunity team by 4 goals to 2.
to show his qualities as leader of our ClcgK, first team," said Mr. Tom chairman of the Burnley directors.
"Not only is Lawton a good foot- baller, but he plays for Burnley in the Lancashire Cricket League, and Farr rose from his chair just before already we have received a request the bell, and with Olin rather slow from that team to release him from
attack.
FURIOUS FINISH
In spite of the rainy weather to- In the eighth round the American
the match arranged with day ery
the was well on top. the holders of the title of the Mecuo "A" League, took place. The score was. 2 goals to 1 in favour
of the Moth.
H.M.S. Moth will leave for Canton to-morrow morning.
A curious incident occurred at the beginning of the ninth round.
nu
in response, the Welsh lad stood un-football engagements as early as pos- decided what to do. Before he could sible," make up his mind he was surprised by a fierce rush from Olin who got Olin's display gained him
a couple of quick rights,
medals as a past world champion, but This rather upset Farr. Midway Farr is clearly making progress and through the round he was sent to the will have to be watched. loor for a short count.
In a preceding contest Erich Seelig, That was Olin's round, and in the the German, and Eddie Pearce, of final meeting the American scored South Africa, drew after a fierce slam The complete results of the ex- Government College, Lahore, since again with a left hook, to which Farr of ten rounds, during, which both hibition watches were:
had' lttle or no deferice.
men were bleeding.
Hunner-up (this year fourth price pres Mr. H. LO. Garrett, who from vented by Mr. P. H. Kwok), 8t. Andrew 1904 to 1912 was on the staff of "A"..
Mixed Doullen (eus prented by Mesars Queen's College, Hongkong, and sub- Dunlop Babber Co.) Club de Recreio "A"
Ladles Doubles teup presented or the Frequently entered the Indian Eduen- tional. Service, is retiring after 24 years in India chiefly in the Punjab lent Club de Beemia "A".
COMPLETE RESULTS
where he has been Principal of the
1927.
silent of the Hongkonit Badminton Asen
A Surprise in the Making
BOY! WHAT A SWELL YEAR OLD 1935 WAS! I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE AS EXCITING.
GUESS I'LL GET OUT AND FIND NUTTY... HE ALWAYS
·CAN THINK OF SOMETHING.
Fro Do
HI, NUTTY! HOW
DO YOU GO FOR
ALL THIS.
SNOW?
I DON'T RUN AND) GET A BUNCH OF
·THE KIDS AND
PUSH ME OUT
OF HERE!
By Blosser
IMAGINE ME FORGETTING ABOUT THOSE KIDS ON CHRISTMAS! I'LL HAVE
TO MAKE UP FOR IT IN SOME WAY !!
KJÈ930 BY NEA BERVICE,
PAT. OFF.
WHILE FAR
MMALUPIN EA MONTANA,{
UNCLE
HARRYSS
IS PRE
PARING
TO MAKE 1936
A HAPPY YEAR FOR FRECKLES
AND: HIS
FRIENDS
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