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THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY.
MAY 2.
1936.
4. Siamese Tennis
Players May Come Here
Our Daily Colf Hint
Stiff, tightened hands mean stiff, tightened wrists, and this also means the main source of power is shut off before the swing has been started.
Jack Rice.
TO-DAY'S
RACE.
THROUGH TICKETS TO COST MORE
SELECTIONS
(By "Captain Foster"}
Starling from today's meeting. the price of a Cash Sweep ticket on; dr last race will always be per chance instead of $1, and a through number will cost $10.
There are nine races down for
this afternoon and my selections are As fellows:
CHARTERS TOWERS HANDICAP
Ranger
Halcyon
Suowy River
MOUNT DAVIS H'CAP (FIRST SECTION)
Harvest View
Boolat Bay
Ribble
MOUNT PARKER HANDICAP
Diana Bay
King's Warden
Honeymoon Eve
HUNCHBACKS PLATE
Ocean View
Cassius
Humber
HIGH WEST HANDICAP
Bear Claw
Sadko
Cyclamen Bay
MOUNT DAVIS HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)
Donovan
Tyne
Flyby night
TAI-MO-SHAN HANDICAP
Foxbridge
TO PLAY COLONY
STARS
Initial Tour
If
(By "Veritas")
DOWN AGAIN
POLICE LOSE TWO MORE POINTS
BEATEN:-Mer. King, formerly Mies Phyllis Mudford, who WAL [benion yesterday by Senorita Anita Lizana, in the British, Hardcourt championships.
ENTERPRISING Kay Stammers
E. LANCS
Polier, who were once regarded as lively contestants for the champion- ship and were named, as the best
Yesterday they sustained
defeat
Meets The Senorita
IN BOURNEMOUTH TENNIS FINAL
plans materialise, European team in the Colony, have faded away' so badly during recent four of Siam's leading ten-weeks that they will be fortunate to nis players will visit Hong-finish third or fourth in the lengte kong in the near future table.
Bournemouth, May 1. and engage Colony lumin-
Semrita Anita Lizann the Chilean aries in friendly matches. when they met East Lancashires in
a re-arranged match, the soldiers girt "wonder", and Miss Kay Stam{
mers (holder) will contest the Indies Mr. Vilas Ostananda, Siamese "etting twice to the Policemen's once. Football was typical for this end Government Trade Commis-of the season.
Forwards were cum-singles final in the British Hardcourt sinner, and his secretary, Mr. bersome and without shooting powers, Championship here..
more enter- Jamus I..C. Chang, who are now Defences were always
taining. Oxford and McHardy ench
North.
are anxious
"the
Indian Recreation Club's Tennis Prospects
OVER- TRAINING?
U.S. ATHLETES AND OLYMPICS
MAY POSSIBLY BE STALE
Rome.
European track and field conches express antisfaction every time they learn United States athletes have bet tered world records with the Berlin
Olympic Games still four months
awny.
These mentors believe the United States system of submitting athletos strenuous season of indoor and outdoor competition in an Olympic. year is just lovely.
to
In fact, they are willing to lay two to one odds that many of Uncle Sam'a bays will be past their peak by August. It would not surprise many Continental athletic experts
to
200
To-day they negotiated semi-final America seare fint race
HOOSEN SHOWS PROMISE
Is Promoted
(By "Veritas"")
The return of IM. A. Razack and the promotion of M. O. Hoosen to the "A" team constitute fea- tures of the Indian Recrea- tion Club's league tennis prospects for this summer, Hoosen, the most improved player in the club this year. had the distinction of! reaching the championship final after beating F. D.
in Hongkong after n visit made notable clearances in goal and
Athletic observers think that en- to make Blackburn, although unlucky enough Mrs. R. H. King, conqueror of Missough United States star performers arrangements to this end, to put through his own goal was the Dorothy Round, after a three sets will be burned out by the time Olym
best fall back on view. Brooks and
Sirdar Rumjahn has four possiblej It will be the first time Siamese Parker were enterprising half backs, match, while Bliss Stammers, playing pic Games open that Inferior Euro-Pereira in the semi-final.
pean athletes who are at the top of, Smith of the serenely, scored another straight arts their form and will not be upset by partners. If Frank Pereira can turn tennis exponents have played out whilo Sandford and Hide of their own country, and East Lancs earned what forward the win, this time at the expense of Mre. a long ocean Journey may score out regularly, which is doubtful, he
ONE GAME IN THREE SETS!- Their appearance here would be honours were going.
Henrotin, the French player.
numerous surprises.
will pair with Sirdar. Other candi.! warmly welcomed by tennis en-
Conches in Europe also are specialis- dates for the distinction are A, R. Kho Sin-kie, China's leading singles thusiasts.
A scramble in front of the Polive
Senorita Lizana had a bit of ning their talent in only a few events Minu, A. K. Suflad and S. A. Ismail. annis player struck a bad patch in goal led to. East Lance opening the
I. D. Rumajan will again have the Davis Cup yesterday and lost hopelessly to Christian Boustur of Mr. with the Hongkong L.T.A. with a clear of a crowd of players. Almost tenth game, and Mrs, King played a individual Olympic titles. Most 91 A. it. Madar as partner, and what France, winning but one game in the
Chang is getting in touch scoring, Sandford getting the ball struggle to win the first set in the in an effort to capture a number of
to win the them do not care a hoot about whoever the final composition of the team, view to the Association staging ex- immediately the Polleo were on level high brand of tennis
wins the lean hibition matches. Ilana as yet are terms Gough converting C. Pile's second at 6-1. But as against Miss all nations have
two or better than last your, with a mora Mr. Chang informed me timely pass from wing. tentative.
Within
Scriven in one minute The soldiers yesterday. They are. firstly anxious to discover
her Hongkong like were again whether
in the lead, Sandford the iden. I
understand the players eleverly obtaining and sending Smith will be sent here either at the ex-away with a neat pass
ans The fast pense of the Slam L.T.A. or them-winger outpaced Brittain and centred well are not contemplating hand. Mellardy had the ball elves. They are official Interport matches, but a covered, Blackburn across series of exhibitions.
endevoured to intercept. The result That Slam has several players well was he turned the ball clear of up to standard is indicated by the Mellardy into the net. fact that they have held their own
Polico had numerous opportunities against
Hooi-hye, of regaining ground in the second men like Khoo former Malayan and Shanghal Cham- half, but the attack was Ilstless and pion. It is certain, therefore, they made but slight impression on the would put up good showings against indefatigable Swain, Steele and the Colony's leading exponents.
the quarter-finals, the three exoellent hip, Many it premises to be just as good, if not course c' three sets.
It is to be hoped the H.K.L.T.A. will see its way clear to co-operate with Mr. Vilas Ostananda In this project.
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LEAGUE TABLE
Goals
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. 8. China "A" 20 19 2 5 79 31 49 Chinese Ath. 20 14 9 3 46 26 37 *H. K Police 26 19 9 569 31 32 |R.W. Fusiliers 24 12 75 61 36 31
S-China "B25-119-6-50 36 91- Royal Navy 24 16 0 2 61 60 30 23 12 6 6 45 34 29 H. K. F. C. 23 12 6 8 ++East Lanes, 24 11 4 9 47. 42 20 R. Ulster R. 26 8 9 8 47 38 20 C. de Recreio 26 7 6 14 34 46 19 St. Joseph's 26. 8 2 18 40 71 18 Kowloon F. C. 26 8 3 16 7 54 16-
4 2 10 49 748 R. A. Lyemun 21 R.A. (5) ....25 13 21 16 104 5
received two points from Recreio. tt received two points from Recreio,
Presentation To Sidney Strange
WEDDING GIFT
These boys than reasonable chance of winning FRANCE TWO UP. may take enough points away from back the title last won in 1931. Senorita revealed a wonderful amount
IN DAVIS CUP the United States to permit Germany. Italy, Finland, Great Britain or Japan to get within striking distance of the train championship.
TITLE HOLDER CARRIES ON: Miss Kay Stammers, British Hard, court champion
yesterday reached the final in defence of her
title,
who
of reserved resources, and came back
brilliantly to capture the final set after seven games.
Mis Stammers, whose form through- out the tournament has had chant plon" stamped all over it, accom- plished an outstanding achievement in beating the ranked French woman, Mme. Henrotin with the loss of four games in two sets. Both sets were
decided, at 6-2.-Reuter.
TO-DAY'S
FROM CLUB MATES FOOTBALL
Presentation of a silver cigaretto nase to Mr. Sidney Strange on the cecasion of his wedding to Mias Elleen Eardley was the happy little func- tion which took place at the Hong- kong Football Club on Thursday,
In the
présence of members, Mr. A. „MeKollar handed the gift to Mr. Strango as in token of esteem and good wishes, paying tribute to Mr. Strange's prowess on the football field, and remarking on his fine sport- ing qualities,
PROGRAMME
1st. And 2nd.
Div. Games
gramme.
OVERDOING IT'
of
The promotion of, Hoosen is a bold step, as he has had no previova ex- But perience of "A" division tennis. It is a move which is alomst certain Hoosen's in be justified by results. tennis has Just reached the ntago
"all
he почести
ja the
de-
CHINA MAKES A POOR START
Parls, May 1.
score
Boyd Comstock, former Los Ange-when len Athletic Club coach and now in experience of playing among the charge of the Italian Olympic team, Colony's leading exponents, to In the Davis Cup Competition told the United Press that he believes velop from a player of promise to Boussus, (France) beat Kho Sin-kic Gene Venzke, Glenn Cunningham, one of unusual accomplishment. His 6-0, 6-0, 6-1. Norman Bright, Joe McCluskey and progress in senior grade tennis will The weather was 'dull, and a small other leading Olymple candidates be watched with the closest and keen-crowd, was present including Dr.
mado mistakes running almost est interest.
Wellington Koo, who was making his
48 Ambas-- ckly races during the indoor sea-]
Ho listed in
his support
Eight, players have been nominated Brst public appearance
sador.
the Kho was better than statement the fact that during the for the "B" Division team, while at close of the indoor season most races the moment six have been earmarked were won in slower time than during for the "C" Division and seven for indicates, and made nest forehand
drives, but lacked pace. the early or middle part of the pro- the "D". Division.
His back-hand was weak and he The club will experience no dim- Comstock is bringing his Italian culty in turning out four teams re- was somewhat nervous, serving double runners and wrightimen along slowly, guarly as there is a surplus of "A" faults at critical moments.
Holobbed short, whereas Bounsus concentrating on form, observance of Division and "B" Division, players, strict diet and training rules and Unfortunately once again it has been lobbed Judiciously.
re-enter the found impossible to
Kho who was constantly on the run participating in a schedule of prac mixed doubles league, which the club took his defert with A smile.- lice competitions which should keep injuries and over-exertion to a mini-won in 1931. The club is still suffer Renter
ing from a dearth of lady players, and the lack of interest in the game CHENG'S FINE FIGHT British athletic authorities are displayed by the ladies is astonishing
♫ following
similar schedule. A when one realises that 60 per cent. of TAKES SET FROM FRENCH ACE group of 120 of the most likely the members take to the courts praspetta have been selected and are every year.. undergoing light training workouts and any signs of over-work are im- mediately remedied.
mum.
FULL LIST OF PLAYER Here is the full list of players who general the Germany is counting on excellent physical condition of its expect to be available, this summer.
a solid foundation, upon Madar, M. O. Hoonen, I. M. A. Razack, "A" team:-H. D. Rumjahn, A. . youths us which to develop a strong Olymple S. Rudjahn, F. D. Pereira, team; German coaches believe ath-Miinu. A. K. Sufind and S. A. Ismail letes will not tire of track and field
Paris, May 1. Guy Cheng, who lost 6-1, 6-3, 6-8, 6-3 to Destremeau, proved himself a ne fighter and won the third set, In the Davis Cup, singles match after Des Tremenu had led 4-2, and
4-5.
Cheng showed n great gift fo seizing openings, mixed his shot well team:A, R. Kitchell, M. R. and made some sharp-angled place. before the Games since no meets öf Abban, M. El Arculli, A. M. Rumjahn, ments. importance will be held until early 31 Madar, A. R. Send, S. A. R. He often passed Des Tremcou, who June, or only two months before the Bux and J. S. A. Curreem.
was inclined to be careless. There Olympics opens.
"C" team. Rahmin, D. A were many aplendid rallies, both Razack, K. Rom, A. Baker, T. Hamet varying the pace and taking risks. and A. R. Abbas.
Though he won Des Tremenu tailed
HOME RACING
One Thousand Guineas
Result
London, May 1.
In the One Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarket to-day over a dis- tance of one mile the results were: Tideway (Perryman), 100 to 30 Feola (Fox) 20 to 1, ............................ Ferry Bridge (Gordon Richards)
Twenty two ran.
The race was won by one and a
Other runners weroi, Traffic Light
Grounds are likely to be on the Mr. Strange acknowledged the gift heavy side for to-day's league foot- in a happy and suitable reply, em- ball matches. This is the last Satur-half lengths, with a neck between phasising how much he had enjoyed day but one on which league matches second and third-Reuter. playing football with the H.K.F.C. will be played before the season
(Dick), Fair Cop (Jones), Veuve closca.
Cliquot (E. Smith), Cross Patch Constellate (Harry (Lowrey). Very little interesi is attached to the games, especially those in the Wragg), Empire Glory (Vergette), Aret division. In the second division Birmania (Sibritt), Silver Birch (D. Her Fusiliers will continue their attempt Smith), Gollywog (Carslake),
Sister (Smirke), Expectation (Harry to displace East Lancashires as run-Beasley), Lovely Rosa (Weston), Osway (Beary), Casy (Bezant), Bar- This afternoon's programme follows. [rowby Gem (Pat Beasley), Chiberta,!
Trelisia, Maiden Fair. FIRST DIVISION.
SCHOOLBOY IN GOLF FINAL
Cycil Tolley Loses To Langley
Deal, May 1, Stanley Langley, the 18 year-old schoolboy champlon, and H. Bentley will meet in the final of the English Amateur Golf Championship over the famous Cinque Port course.
Langley, who is the youngest com patitor ever to reach the semi-final, toy bent Cyril Tolley after a ma ificent match. Langley finished
one up.
Bentley beat Stowe in the other semi-final match by a like score, after Stowe had eliminated Lister Hartley in the sixth round by 2, ami -Reuter.
ners-up.
Rides. Navy-Sookunpoo, 4.45 8. China "D" E. Lanes-Caroline
Hill, 4.45
Club Fusiliers Club, 4.45 R.A. Stonecutters Kowloon
Chatham Road, 4:45.
SECOND DIVISION. Fusillers v Eastern-Chatham Rd.,
3.15
1
CHINESE OLYMPIC
FOOTBALLERS
Shanghal, May 1. A crowd of 17,000 saw the Chinese Olymple Soccer team defeat tlie As- the sociation Sportit Francais, Shanghai League Champlons, by two goals to one.
K. S. Suen was the only Shanghal Rifles Athletic Sookunpoo, 3.16 player in the team... R. Engineers Kowloon--Kowloon, Lee Wal-tone was a notable ab-
3.10
senice.--Router.
"D" team:-A. K. Minu, M. Hassan, off rather at the end.-Router. T. Ali, AUM. Rumjahn. 3. M. Rum- Further reference to Davis Cup jalin, Y. A. Raznek and A. 9. Soffiad. | matches appears in Sport News
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