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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MARCH 5,
1937.
FIRST MAJOR UPSET IN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kwok Sticks To Hard Task And Beats Bodiker
GERMAN FORGETS
HIS TACTICS
Hung Misses Big Chance
Of Beating Fincher: Experience Tells
(By "Veritas")
TO Frank Kwok, the diminu- |
ed the balls right on to his racket and was unduly disturbed by the varying paces and angles at which
they came off the ground.
Fincher was reliable off the ground, notably on the backhand, and he was tive Chinese Recreation able to exploit his chop and slee, "knowing full well that the ground was Club left-hander goes the iceal for them. Even so Hung walch- distinction of creating the first major upset in the 1937 Colony tennis champion- ships. Yesterday he dra- matically defeated George Bodiker, A much-fancied competitor 3-6, 6-0, 6-2.
The first set gave no hint of
which Dodiker's debacic
Wi to follow. Bodiker was hitting the ball with his customary severity off the ground and finding the corners with He had Kwok delightful drives. running from end to end in vain attempts to retrieve, and when be went out at 6-3, one felt that he had annexed the set without being fully extended.
What
FATAL ERRORS
Bad serving and faully volleys Just aim the first set when lending 6-1, and Fincher, thus reprieved, inme distely jumped into old-time form. forcing the exchanges cleverly and effectively. His volleying became surer, and though he had to give way in the second set, there were signa that he would be top dog when it came to the decider,
It was a pity Hung went so vady to pieces in that last set, as the stage was set for a real tante struggle. All the same he deserves commenda- ton for a very fine display, and Fincher will probably be the first to admit that he was unpleasantly near to defeat.
was
Fincher's match experience amply illustrated in the closing stages, and one could not but admire the cool manner in which he set about
1 wonder if Bodiker felt the same way himself, and allowed the idea to lure him into carelessness. ever the reason, the German suddenly fost control. He found Kwok anti-recovering from a threatening post- cipating his placements and returning hie best drive with regularily, Bodiker was clearly nonplussed and ere long he was committing errors on the long rallies. It was the first tunt of a possible collapse.
TACTICLESS
of
ton. His placements were splendid, and it was only when forced out the court that he failed to pass Hung wheri at the net. His forecourt work improved as the game progressed and in the end he could do nothing wrong on the valley, even making winners from three-quarter court.
tennis. The sort of game which will It was a display of brainy, emcient
Colony Badminton Championships: Last Night's Gamo
The lost outstanding match in the Colony badminton champion- ship was played last evening at the Eu Tong-
sen gymnastum when
K. E Liew and K. I Yong. TV h created a sen sation by beat
· Ing Fincher on Kew in thr firal round, bea R. E. Le
(Kowloo Tang) an Leung Pak-
TheBBE. 18-2, P. C. LEUNG 15-8. The Varsity pair thus quali- fied to meet II. A. Älven and E. de Sousa in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles. The winners played a very fast and kard-hiting game, and did not allow the opposition to Mettle down, thaugh the losers played pluckily, especially in the Recond game.
COLONY BADMINTON
TITLES
AL
Quarter-Final Fixtures
(By "Veritas")
Badminton a meeting of the Association sub-committee, unpointed to conduct the Colony championships, held yesterday evening, arrangements
and opportunities for pulling the game carry him a long way through the were made for the playing off of the 1
Even so Bodiker had plenty of time round in his favour. But his sense of tactics deserted him just as much as his accuracy in stroking. Instead of varying his length and luring Kwok up to the forecourt (Kwols is not reliable on the volley), he persisted
within ume
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tournament.
quarter-finals and semi-finals in the
The following were the results of tournament so that they will be con- the matches played yesterday:
In driving line, Kwok quickly 6-0, 0-2.
inches of
tie
realised that, by keeping his ground
SINGLES
F. H. Kwok beat G. Bodiker 3-6, E. C. Fincher beat W. C: Hung
a yard or so behind the baseline he B-6, 6-0, 6-1. stood a 50-50 chance of returning the ball and of forcing Bodiker into mistules. This is precisely what happened.
with
DOUBLES
5. A. and H. D. Rumjahn beat J. W. Leonard and G. Chna 6-2, 6-4.
W. N. Cheung and M. C. Hung brat F R.-Zimmern-and DJ-N. Anderson 6-1, 7-5.
confidence Kwok, galning overy-rally, soon began to dictate terms himself and had his opponent bemused with some subtle variations .Y. C. Lou and H. N. Lee beat A. This C. I. Bowker and W. M. Barton 9-7, In fight, spin and direction.
| 6-2. He was the beginning of the end. ailed on game after
afmost ex- Bodiker's blunders, clusively from and despite the fact that the German was still flashing out some of his finest drives. Kwok's rocklike steadiness finally unnerved him.
But I am just as sure Bodiker could have won if he had displayed more imagination in tactics.
Full marks to to Kwok for an exceedingly plucky display. There was little to sagrost that he had! hopes of winning after conceding
ach in
the
furad
138
decisivo
manner. But be merita applause
for the intelligent manner in which
he sized up the situation and dis- covered how it was possible to beat Bodiker at his own baseline game. Kwok's shot was
best
sizzling forehand drive straight down the line. He often pulled off the coup from Bodiker's service, which was steady without being difficult.
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CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES
W. Wooding (plus 3/6) beat A. S. Read (plus 1/6) 6-2, 6-1.
R. M. Wood (plus 3/6) beat F. A. Dunnett (plus 570) 6-4, 6-0.
V. R. Gordon (scr.) beat E. H. Williams (plus 4/8) 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
CANTON ROWING REGATTA
Arranged For March 14
Bodiker's searing backhand drive was a pleasure to watch, especially when he had it under full control. He touched a high standard of play in the opening set, but revealed Lamentable ignorance of subtletica in the sub
subsequent, exchanges, The court and the light made things difficult for both players, and it is probable.. that
It affected the loser more than Kwok, as Bodiker has been brought, up on hard couris, and is still susceptibic, to the disturbing vagaries of the grass surface, regatta will provide some of the best
especially a rain-affected court.
The Canton Rowing Club has decided to hold a regalia on Sunday March 14, in order to celebrate the 100th
of rowing fa anniversary Canton. Invitations to take part have been sent to longkong, Manila and Shanghal but unfortunately only Hongkong are in a position to accept.
that It hoped nevertheless
the
sporting entertainment that has been scen in Canton for some timë,
eluded by March 26.
the
It is hoped to stage all of matches on one court, which will be neutral
all competitors. This. venue will be announced in due
course.
for
This is the programme fixed by the sub-committee.
WEDNESDAY, March 10
-All--- four- quarter-finals in the men's singles championship. The matches are:
P. II. Wong v. K. 5. Liew, C. E.' Chag v. P. K. Hul, T. C. Lee v. A. L. Fisher and T. J. Ong v. M. A. Oliveira.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
The mixed doubles semi-finals.
The matches are:--
.
P. K. Hal and Miss U. Khoo v.)
L. A. Carvalho and Mias C. Silva,
S. A. Gray and Miss A. Mackenzie
"CAPT. FOSTER" ANALYSES
THE ANNUAL MEETING
R. F. Luz, former lawn bowls champion, and interporter, photo- graphed with his numerous howls and billiards trophies. During the coming season Lux intends once again to transfer from the Craigenzower Cricket Club to the Club de Recreio, whose team he was largely instru mental in organising tan years ago.
Test Team Tries Its Hand At Football- And Wins!
Melbourna, Mar. 4. The M.C.C. team tried their hand at another game to-day, when they met Victoria in a football match.
M.C.C., captained by Duckworth, won by five goals to three. Both Voce and Hammond each scored twice-Reuter,
Free Lances Lose Last Match
v M. A. Oliveira and Miss MIXED DOUBLES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
Silva.
All four quarter-finals in
LEAGUE
SUNDAY'S FANLING RACES
EVERYTHING WENT OFF
TO PERFECTION
BIG CROWDS: GOOD DIVIDENDS: FIRST-CLASS RACING
Space does not permit a full
review of the Annual Carnival
under the auspices of the Hong- ROSEMARY
kong Jockey Club which came to
an end last Saturday at the BIGGEST
Happy Valley, but I sincerely |trust. that a little analysis of the five days of racing will not be out of place.
The Meeting was a huge sicerSS and.a. vote of thanks must be accord- ed to the Stewards, Oficials and the staff in general for the very enclent manner in which
every department) was run.
FAILURE
DERBY DISAPPOINTMENT
The failure of Rosca try in the There was not that usual delay in Hongkong Derby was the biggest dis- the payment of the dividends and appointment of the Carnival; she this was much appreciated by the fished a very poor fourth, It was betting public. The weighing out thought at one time by competent
and in" of the ponies by the three judges, Including the writer, that Stewards in charge of the Scale. His Rosemary was hard to beat-but-ber lionour Sir Atholl MacGregor, K.C., runding the Blue Riband was Mr. F. C. Hall and Mr. E: B. Reed lie better than a hack pony. must be complimented upon, especial-
ly in the Mongolian Stakes for China had some trouble with her legs last It may be recalled that the mare sub-griffins when 28 Jockeys bid-16 year and I am inclined to belleve lest the scale, It was performed at that the hard course was not to her a rattling pace giving punters ample liking. We will of course know more lime to make their selections.
of this at the Extra Race Meetings
Last Saturday was a great day for when we are bound to have soft go- the kiddies who turned up in large ing. force and they followed every race Happy Eve duplicated the stable with keen enthusiasm. The children Eve's success and Sir Victor Sassoon were tickled with the drummers and was full of smiles when, this bay, pipers of the Seaforth Highlanders mare was led to the dismounting en- who marched up and down on licelosure. The win was very popular grass track before each event; it was and it was Mr. Needa's second long- certainly ก fine show.
kong Derby. Happy Eve's only out- The attendance at the final day of ing gave Sir Victor $2,737 while the Annual Race Meeting was by Havoc Eve's three runs brought in far the best and the Cush Sweep $1,001 including the value of the department did a rollicking business. Lusitano Cup.
In the last event, teket No. 376 drew
The manner in which Happy Eve the pony Harvest View and the wind-won the much coveted Blue Riband fall was $5,737.20 for the lucky draw-showed her to be a grand animal and no doubt we will see more of her at the Extra Meetings.
Remarkable Sweepstake
Good Card Of Figures
Events
(By "Captain Foster")
The Spring Meeting, under the auspices of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club, will be held at Kwanti Course, Fanling, on Sunday mencing at 2.45 p..
40,000 PER DAY:
BIG PRIZES
Expansion Time did well to collect $1,782 for Mr. Li Po-chun's first ven lure in the classic events while Red Feather was undoubtedly the best pony of the stable Dunbar's outfit, to pile up $1,800 including the Amerl- can Club Cup.
On the books of form, Potentáte was the best griffin of Mr. Eu Teng- sen and he wan $1,300 while Rose- mary collected only $250.
the scale of inch s. She just man- nged to scrape through
The much-fancled--King's-Corono- tion made amends last Saturday by winning the Griffins Spring Handicap and it must not be overlooked that The highest dividend of the Meet- the mare was running a stone under
was paid in the Gymkhana Stakes
by a neck Haen Bodlat Bay, ably ridden by Mr. Hearne, handed out $158.00 for while her stable mate King's High- com-win to the delight of 60 supporters way with Mr. Necta up was a wash- out of a total of 2,107 tickets sold. put. Apilas and Virà gave a very while In Use Perth Plate (first sec-disappointing display in all of their tion) Lianurmon, under the guldance pulings and it looks as though their of a novice Mr. I. C. Harris, return training times flattered only ed $101.20 to 05 backeri. Lancashire deceive.
There will be the usual additional and coaches attached to 12.12 p.m. 1.25 p.m. trains to Fanling and the return 4.30 p.m. to Kowloon. railway fare is $2 including admis sion to the Public enclousure tickets may be purchased at Kowloon Railway Station.,
The
and
the
The distance of the main event, the Australian Grand National, has been shortened by two furlongs, the
Tich with Mr. H. M. Plh in the
saddle was responsible for $87.50 for
to
a win, while Expansion Time trecuted GYPSY LOVE CROWNED
her followers with $53 for an outlay nf $5 in the Malden Stakes.
The lowest dividend was in the Foochow Cup over the Derby cours when backers of King's Warden were
remunerated with 30 conto for $5 1:030
Free Lances mixed doubles team is length of this great endurance test while in the Victoria Stakes the men's doubles, the matches being: the first to complete Its season's fix-being 1% miles. There should be a admirers of Bear Claw took the trol
P. H. Wong and C. E. Chng v. tures in any of the hadminton leagues.keen tussle between Glorious Star bie of betting for a return
On Wednesday they played their last and Streamline and on his last run- cents. A. M. Bliva and L. A. Carvalho, match, losing to the Chinese Recreaning my choice to Glorious Stor. I F. H. Kwok and S. W. Liang v.
F. K, Hul and T. C. Lee, K. S. Licetion Club at Causeway Bay by the do not expect Lucy Glitters, who was and K. L, Yong v. II. A. Alves and odd game in nine.
E. de Sousa, T. J. Ong and F. Koli
J. and v. M. A. Oliveira Remedios.
J.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 The semi-finals of the singles.
cart.
While
of 70
"MISS CHAMPION”.
Brilliant Australian Sub-Griffin
Among the Australian Sub-griffins this season, Gypsy Love has
OVER 40,000 A DAY
on the subject the part of second last year, to upset the apple-mutuet departmenta were kept very crowned herself as "Miss Champlon** busy during the Carnival and it may of the Carnival, annexing the Sydney It was a match full of interest and
be of interest to know that the turn-Maiden Stakes (first section) and the The Chairman's Cup is another had an exciting finish, the result de-
over per day was over 40,000 Lekets. Holy-Hill Derby in easy fashion, but for
The following st will undoubtedly this young brown wanderer mot her pending on the final game, which J.event over the country course
China Ponies that have won qr been reveal some interesting, fleures dur-Waterloo in the Australian Ponies L. Anderson and Miss Griffiths lost.
H. Shute placed in a country race this seasoning the five days of racing:
Champions last Saturday. Although Free Lances had E, L.
After his fine performance in Jor-
FIRST DAY
badly beaten by Strathroy, and Elec- men's playing after a lengthy absence from
tron, it was no disgrace to Gypsy. Win Plate the court, while Chinese Recreation cocks Cup run at the last Meeting, King's Porode must start a hot
Lave owing to the fact that it was Parl-Mutuel Club included S. P. Chan.
favourite, but be careful of Wembly Foochow Cup
597 208 her third outing. Stag, the winner of December coun- Wong - Nel - Chong try cup.
Blakes (First) My Selections for the Spring Meet- | Malden Slakes
Sydacy Maiden Stakes ng are as follows:
(First)
now.
THURSDAY, MARCH
The revised league table of the men's reads: The semi-finals dongles.
Scores;- W. C. Choy and Miss W. Cheung Competitors will not need to apply for shuttlecocks for any of these (C.R.C.) beat Mr. and Mrs. Shute The Club is under the distinguished matches, neither will they be required 21-0; beat A. L. Fisher and Miss On an adjoining court, W. C. Kung patronage of. H. M. Consul-General to arrange for umpires. The sub- Mackenzie 21-10; lost J..L. Ander- had Teddy Fincher at his mercy, and Mr. A. F. Blunt, and a strong com-committee is making itself responsible then lost. It was a contest featuring mittee has been formed to organise for these provisions.
HUNG'S LOST CHANCES
be
many bright rallies, with parry and the events und look after the com- The programme on each night, thrust and taatical manoeuvres, fort of spectators and oarsmen, which showed It was possible for two The
course lics within the Harbour however, will start at & o'clock, and
all competitors are requested to clever players to overcome ficult Limits, and runs from the uncom ready for play at that time. playing conditions,
pleted bridge to a point a litle below Hung was very close to victory in the end of Belchera Island, the bridge straight sets. Ho led 5-3 in the first
having
Interfered slightly with the set (after losing the first two games), old regatta course. It is hoped to
be
and then dropped" three games in a haven a programme of ten races row before, dually conceding the set including a race for International at 6-0. Uedismayed he stuck to his fours, & Veterans Interport Race and opponent through the second stanza six other interport events, and eventually grabbed it at the four- The first race is set for 3 o'clock teoath game, and "ong set-all was and a service of launches will called.
available to convey spectators from Then Fincher asserted himself and Shameen to points, of vantage at the 'ran out to a 6-1 win in the final net finish and along the course. Specta- rather an anti-climax to the garllar tors will be the guests of the Canton thrills. Hung lost all control over the Rowing Club at toa, and in the even- ball in the closing stages and Finchering a dinner is to be held for the ly to run in to make Hung visiting carsmen and oficials.
Visitors from Hongkong are assur- to
with weak returns.
bad
find
FULL COURSE ROW BY OXFORD
In 19 Minutes, 28 Seconds
London, Mar. 4. Oxford University's boat race crew to-day rowed a full course trial from Mortlake la Putney,
S. P. Chan and Miss R. Perry (C.R.C.) beat Shute and Shute 21-17; beat Fisher and Mackenzie 21-10;
H. W. Ho
and Miss M. Churn beat Anderson and Grimths 21-0. (C.I.C.) lost to Shute and Shute 14-21; lost to Fisher and Mackenzie 6-21; lost to Anderson and Griffiths 14-21..
son and Miss M. Grimthe 20-23.
Recrelo
LEAGUE TABLE
Fre Lances Recreio "B" C.R.C. University. Kowloon Tong St. John's
P. W. L.-F. A. Pts. a 80, 45 7 16
12 6 8 62 43 12
D 5 4 31 50 10
44 33 21
0'3
0 2
10 2
It la announced by Mr. Catec, hon. The time token was 10 minutes 28 secretary Hongkong Football Associa- Hung was just allaitly the battered of a warm welcome, and conds, which was considered satron, that as from Monday next, the player in the Arst two sets because Canton Rawing Club hope that as factory.
Association's offices will be open from his volleying was stronger. He made many as possible will make the trip.
The crew was favoured willen goed 3.p.m. to 0.30p.m. Business during mistakes-naturally but they were There, is certain to be some keen not so numerous as Fincher's, who racing, and Canton in determined to obb tide, but I had to contend with any other hours will be done either did not appear to be Rooing the bail make its Centenary Regatta some-u sirang head wind and choppy water. through correspondence or by tele
-Router. too well
thing quilo out of the ordinary.
phone.
FOX HUNTERS' PLATE
· (FIRST SECTION)
Happy Ifit
Double Chance
Hot Icela
FOX HUNTERS' PLATE '(SECOND SECTION)
Mortmain
The Roundhead Wigan.
AUSTRALIAN GRAND NATIONAL
Glorious Blar
Streamline
Lucy Glitters
MARCH HANDICAP
Diogenes
Ebony Idol
Glenshee
LADIES HURDLE RACE
Belmont Star
Moucho
Cloudy Eve
THE CHAIRMAN'S CUP
'King's' Parade Wembly Stag Racing Strain
China Stakes.
However her three outings brought 1,070
for the new racing fan 1,388 in $2,681
owner of 1,740 Mr. L Chuk-lai (also 1,472
Pagan Love) who has certainly been 1,704 1,001 blessed with beginner's Juck, 1,747 1,180
Lancashire Chips owned by Mr. A. Bower was the second best Ausle Wong Nel Chang
while Stakes (Second)
2.403 with $1,210 to his credit .... 1,904
Katinica managed to scope a thousand Sydacy Malden Stakes
(Second)
2.204 chips for Mr. F. C. Hall. Aztec and 2,039 Home Brew collected $850 each while 2,698 Llanarinon owned by Lt. A. J. Lewis 2,694 of the R.W.F. picked up $600 for 1,076 winning the Perth Plate (Orst sec-
$52 tion).
Trial Piata
Valley Stakes ........ Old Course Handicap
2,110 2,342 2.662
2,308
2,402 1.470
Bendigo Stakes... New Stables Plate
Tower Stakes
Perth Plate (First) Curragh Handicap Victoria Stakes
21,765 20,046 STRATHCARRICK
Total
42,711
SECOND DAY
1,308
1,411
1,498
1,722
1,998
1,982
1,343
641
Garrison Cup
2,831
1,002
Mongolian Blakes
2,142
2,808
Melbourne Cup
2,403
1,301.
Hongkong Derby
3,035
Chafer Cup
2,752
Challenge Cup/ Black Rock Stakes Feril Plate (Second)
1,304
HAD BAD LUCK
BUT STRATHROY WAS
A COMPENSATION
Publicity of Strathearrick's wonder- 2,559 ful training times was made known 2,635 in this column on many an occasion, 281 but this brown mare of Mr. J. F. 8.207
3,286 Macgregor did not face the start 2,0GD
2,082 the Annual Race Meeting owing to the fact that she pulled up - lame 20,827 23,209 after her final gallon on Friday,
February 10, Strathcarricks, în stili. 50,120 under the sumervision of the Club's veterinary surgeon and it will be some Ima, before, she comes on the
· (Continued on Page P.)
Total
THIRD DAYA
880 Kairan Plate
1,089 (Continued on Pane 0.).