THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH -25, 1937.
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SPARKLING BADMINTON WIN FOR RECREIO “B”
BECOME VIRTUAL RUNNERS-UP IN MIXED DOUBLES
Snatch Victory From Chinese R. C.
JUST when it seemed that a game. Full scores:
Chinese Recreation Club had two points in safe keeping against Recreio "B"
last night, E. A. R. Alves and
Miss A. Remedios staged a brilliant recovery, overhauled their rivals and ran out winners 21-19 to
snatch a remarkable victory by the odd game in nine.
Recreio "B" thus become vir- tual runners-up in the mixed doubles badminton league as C.R.C. have yet to play the championship, and defeat for them is certain.
The C.R.C, were well on the rond to success inst evening when they won the seventh game to lead 4-3. But A.M. Silva and Miss S. Remedios play finely against H. W. Ho and Mrs. Liang to win 21-18 and thus the the
scores.
When the last match went into court the odds were still slightly in favour of the visitors, and a win looked certain when S, W. Llang and Miss M. Churn secured શ lengthy lend of 18-12. But the Recreio couple continued to fight hard and amid excitement crept up finally to level the scores. By this ilme Alves and Miss Remedios were playing with all the
the confidence in the world and they went to thele winning points in splendid manner. A. M. Silva and Miss S, Remedios (Recreio "D") lost to W. C. Choy and Miss W, Cheung 13-21; bent H. W. Ho and Mr. S. W. Liang 21-18; beat S. W. Liang and Miss M. Churn
24-21..
E. A. R. Alves and Miss A. Remedios (Recreio "B") lost to Choy and Cheung 6-21; lost to Ho and Liang 9-21; beat Lung and Churn
21-19,
Liong
H. A. Barros and Miss M. Ribeiro (Heerelo "B") lost to Choy and Cheung 12-21; beat Ho and 21-6; bent Lang and Chum 21-15.
·LEAGUE-TABLE-
Recrolo "A"
Recreio "B"
Free Lancey
C.R.C.
University
Kowloon Tong
. St. John's
P. W.,L. M. A. Pis. 10 10 8 77 13 20
12 8 4.45 54 16
12 6 0 62 43 12
10 0 4 47 34
12 3.37 35
10
3
12
3
KING'S COLLEGE BEAT V.R.C.
Win Last Match Of
The Season
Playing their last match of the season, King's College, "B" Division champlons, yesterday defeated Victorin Recreation Club by seven Three of these games games to two.
were conceded as walk-overs as the V.R.C. had only two pairs at their disposal.
S. A. Rumjahn and C. N. da Sliva put up some excellent displays and. deserved to win more than one game. Soares and Busto also did well to win
S. A. Rumjahn and C. N. da Silva (V.R.C.) lost to S. P. Chan and T Lam 12-21; lost to K. H. Le and J. Pou 15-21; best 14 T. Woo and II. N. Cheung 24-10.
M. M. de V. Soares and A. J. Basto (V.R.C.) lost to Chan and Lam 6-21;
and Cheung 10-22,
beat Lo and Pau 24-23; lost to Woo
LEAGUE TABLE
P. W. L. M. A. Pis.
King's College 12 11 0 1 8 15 22
Kowloon Tong
"A"
St. John's V.R.C......
3 00 30 10 3 60 42
12 0 0 12 0 0
12 7 0
5 04 44 14
2.0
9 74 4
0
1
8.27-54 2
S. & S. Home 11 St. Andrew's
"B" Kowloon Tong
"D"
11 1 0 10 24 75 2 (Chinese Y.M.C.A. having been
transferred to the "A" Division, their record has been expunged).
CHINESE Y BEAT VARSITY B
Last Night's "A"
Division Game
Chinese Y.M.C.A. met University "B" in an "A" Division badminton league match last evening, and won G-3.
To-morrow the "Y" visit the Eu Tong-sen Gymnasium to play the University "A". Varsity have only to win this to make themselves cham- pions.
Competitor in the senior high jump at St. Joseph's College annual
(Photo: Mae Cheung),
sports held yesterday caught by the camera making a spectacular leap.
WELL PLAYED KENNETH!
SCHOOLBOY'S CLEVER TENNIS DISPLAY
[By_ "Veritosta.
Scores in last night's match follow, C. E. Chng and T. J. Org (Chinese Y.M.C.A.) lost to K. L. Hui and S, C. Tye 15-21; beat T. F. Yong and C. K. SCHOOLBOY Kenneth Shute more, he was strictly on the defen- Lee 21-9; beat S. K. Lim and A. K
was the cynosure at the aive. He thoroughly disliked Shute's Phang 24-19,
punching forehand which scurched.
B
T. W. Wong and S. Y. Hon (Chinese Cricket Clab yesterday and be out the corners, and here he made i Y.M.C.A.) beat Hui and Tye 21-17; didn't let his well-wishers down. tactical blunder in not attempting beat Yong and Lee 21-14;.Iost to Lim Playing confident tennis he beatio
5. S. Hussain to enter the third and Phung 12-21, V.M.C.A.) beat Hui and Tye 21-3; round of the Colony open cham. lost to Yong and Lee 12-21, beat Limpionships by scores of 6-4, 6-1. and Phang 21-12.
F.
Koh and H. Koh (Chinese
Cambridge. Win The Golf Match
OXFORD DOWN AGAIN
man
manoeuvre for his opponent's backhand, which, though steady, was not aggressive.
In the Arst set he looked as though
wero
saving something, but this impression was belled carly on in the
he
WOMEN'S HOCKEY IN HONGKONG ON THE UP-GRADE
Women's hockey in Hongkong has come to an end for another season and I must my that there has been a remarkable improve- ment shown both In the senior and Junior competitions,
The younger players are paying mare attention to technique and are clearly benefitting from the coaching given by the more experienced players. I would particularly com- }mend their improved · stickwork, Many of them now need to develop the right temperament for important
only ny the ointment so far
as women's league hockey is соп cerned, is the appointment, or rather the lack of appointment, of proper umpires. I sincerely hope this trou- ble will be alleviated next season. The question needs thorough investi- gation and proper treatment.
Among junior league players who appeared to be destined very shortly
for
promotion. I noticed Miss J. Weller (Y.M.C.A.), Miss V. Brad-
(By "The Pilgrim"}
BOTH CHAMPION TEAMS DEFEATED
Two Keen Games To Wind Up Successful Season
(By "The Pilgrim”)
The Y.M.C.A. who went through the Caer Clark Cap tourna». ment without auffering a single defeat, bowed before the Rest on the Club ground, losing by a solitary goal which Mias P. Gittins obtained during the first few minutes of the game,
Play was fast and interesting, and bury (Y.M.C.A.), Miss E. Hamon both sides exhibited excellent stick-
(Ulster Rides), Miss н. Bockler and Miss Hall (Diocesan Girls' School), Work Mrs. Welr and Miss M. Smalley Things looked pretty black for the (H.K.L.H.C.), Miss M. Booker and
Rest when the champlona broke away Miss McCaw (C.B.S. "A") and Miss from the initial bully, but Miss J. Parson (C. B. A.). The most im- Smalley stopped into the breach just pressive of the younger girls were as Mrs. Gardner and Miss V. Brad- Miss Dodd (D.G.S.), Miss D. McCawbury were looking dangerous on the (C.B.S.) and Miss E. Laihovetsky right wing. From that time on- (C.B.S.).
wards, Miss Smalley was completo mend of praise coes to Mrs.master of this dank and gave no rope Harrop, Secretary of the Hongkong whatever to her opponents. Ladies Hockey Association who has jaccomplished her onerous task in a [very capable manner. She has every reason to look forward to an even more successful season next year.
Struggle For Mamak Title
J
Iri about ten minutes the Ryst attack got together, and Mrs. Donald initiated a movement whereby Miss Gitting was able to score. This marked the turning point of the game. Thereafter the Rest forward line was superior, but it must be sald that Miss Marsh made the big mistake of over-running the ball on lots of occasions. Had she slipped the ball out to Miss F. Wong off the wing, three goals at least would hove "occrued:-
Miss Jessie Wong, the Interport centre-half, was continually in the picture with accurate passes, and al- together she Kave 1 very complished display.
(By "The Pilgrim")
According to the Mamak Tourna-drawn.
RC-
JUNIORS IN FINE FORM:
Creditable Displays
Although it was the first time they had played together as a team. the Rest proved strong enough to overcome Central British School "A", Brawn Cup Series champlons, on the Club" "ground." "The Rest won by two clear goals, both net- ted by Miss E. Hamon,
The schoolgirls gave of their beat and were unfortunate in being with out the services of Miss Bell at left, back, her place being Alled by Miss B. Goodwin.
was second
todennie techniqced of).—Te-wasn't Hussain-at-his-base-but ArgonautaTM "A"-KI.T.CHATTg was fast, but received the picture, 1
He was by no means up against n novice yesterday. S. S. Hussain is one of the tivo brothers who helped the K.I.T.C. to climb to league championship heights last summer A player endowed with some good shots, though one could
metel
winner.
M.
PAGH'S SHORTCOMINGS
Pagh, playing considerably below the form which reaped him substantial successes a year ago, fell in straight sets to Y. W. Lee, the Chinese Recreation Club player.
The champions sadly lacked a leader. Miss O. Dalziel, who de- The Rest attack combined well putised for Mrs. Rend as plvot of the and in less than five minutes Miss bttack, 'could do nothing right.
Hamon had
had put them ahead. This pressure was maintained and follow- It was interesting to see this young second stanza, when he rapidly lost
Nevertheless, on the run of the ing a splendid left-wing combination in action after a somewhat control and was forced into a passive
play, the Y.M.C.A. should have between Miss H. Bockler and Miss
Miss M. Smith had several i M. Sma lengthy interim, but it was a bleu.
Miss Hamon netted her sure to note the steady progress he type of garme. His net excursions ment league table, there are four is malting. To-day he has added to were rarely successful, while he often teams in the runnlag for the cham- deplorable. Miss V. Bradbury on the this the champions came into
After found himself aced by a a-knowledgeable
a perfect lob.pionship-Central British Association, right
Miss M. Booker being and orno support from Mrs. Gard unfortunate in missing on two oc shot on the forehand,
on It was Hussain at the best Shute Radio Sports Club, the last-named ner, who was inclined to the backhand and a consolidation of would allow him to pull out. That's being holders of the title."
attempt his volleying strokes. These factors, why the schoolbay was such a good
run the ball into the goal Miss casions, tripping up as she was about in shoot. Miss D. McCaw and Miss The Argonautas have lost despite his
Fowler at centre-half worked hard, M. Shand made desperate attempts tender
makes yours
one match
ex.. and have three to play; but her positioning was faulty and to break through, but the Kenneth Shute a dangerous oppon- ent to any Hongkong player.
K.LT.C. have also three to play, but she cleared too hard to be of much
perienced Mrs. Ratcliffe and Miss have lost two matches, and have yol benellt to the attack. to meet the Radio who have lost one
Parsons kept them in cheek. Mrs. Slater at left back found Miss Miss Parsons, who figured at left match; with four games outstanding. F. Wong to be fast, but she gave a back, is a new arrival in the Colony. Central British Association lend in very conscientious display. Mrs. but she played right up to "A" Divi- the "A" Division and are as yet un-Burke her partner was strongly in- sion standard in this, match, and I Lee quickly searched out Pagh's defeated, and they will meet either clined to hug the circle with dire shall not be surprised to find her in one great weakness-the buckhand, Radio. Argonauta or K.I.T.C. "A" in results, and there was little or no noticing that they became partial and played on it mercilessly, Pagh the final. The winner of the best covering work made by either back the C.B.A. senior team next season. Miss M. McCaw did not play her under Sandwich, Mar. 24.
duress. Thus, when Shute was happy on the forehand and of three games will become chern- Mrs. Rose excelled in goal, being at usual effective game at centre-half
off some of his characteristic Cambridge to-day defeated Oxford added pace to his forchanders and brought
pions of the Mamak Tournament, the top of her form. Miss Gray and for the school, probably due to lack In the annual inter-Varsity golf match then followed up with a half court this he was rather barren of strokes quested to complete their fixtures by the Best were splendid and
coups with the shot. But beyond
The four mentioned teams are re-Miss Smalley, playing full back for of practice, and she seemed to find. played over the Prince's Course, slice, Hussain's responses were often
more herself too slow to deal with Mrs. Sandwich, winning seven matches, very feeble. Clearly a player who and was hurled back to the defensive
(Continued on, Page 9.) losing four and halving four.
needs time in which to make his so much that Lee was able to out-March 31 as arrangements are to be than realised expectations.
to the backhand corner, the Mamak Tournament XI v. Rest made for the Winners v. Rest match, drive him to or to come in for a winning volley of
of Colony, and possibly a Marak almost whenever he liked.
Tournament XI v. Macao. These Lee played a thoughtful
da tho
game, sup games will probably take place spin forehand drive with rare pace, ported by sound, rather than bril- during April and will arouse a great and, more important, of excellent liant shots. Pagh could not discover deal of interest. real length. If driven to the backhand any he displayed a sound defensive wing might have which will one day become offen had he
a volley good allow him zive when he has learnt to cluse his
enough to allow to attack the racket a bit more.
forecourt. Unhappily for Pagh he
weapon no such
at his com- Overhead young Kenneth wasn't had quite so certain of himself. There mand, and from the baseline he was an inclination to rush his always playing a losing game, smashes which, twice in succession, Captain Coppinger was
was steadiness found him hitting into the net. But personified in his successful encoun-
Was the he revealed brainwork behind sound,ter with P. C. Lee. Lee soild strokes, and his superiority in aggressive, but he didnt time his fore-
set could
court
ventures too well and Coppin- ald never be I'doubted.
Josecond
ger, very deliberate and collected
(By The Pilgrim”) All in all a most praiseworthy per- under any sort of attack, passed him
easily, formance, which, under the condi- quite
Congratulations to the following tions (none too pleasant) and
Coppinger is by no means an ex-players who have represented both view of
of his need for further experi-hiblileniat, but he does play thor- the Colony and their Country in 25- ence, was practically without blendsh. oughly sound tennis, with G keen sociation hockey matches this season. U. B. Souza" Interport and Portu- Hussain gave the impression that appreciation of tactics and how to he was taking things too lightly. It make best use of the court. These he was so guilty, his retribution was were qualities which stood him, in
(Interport and just. By the time he had lost the good stead in match against a much first set, he had lost control over more ambitious, but less consistent many of his best shots. And, what's player.
Cambridge won the singles to-day by 6-3 with one halved.
In the top mátch, P. B. Lucas, the Walker Cup player and Cambridge captain, beat N. S. Mitchell-Innes, the Oxford skipper by one hale after being four down at the 18th
The Cambridge and Walker Cup player, J. Langley halved his match, with Kenneth Scott-Reutere
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MAMAK HOCKEY. TOURNAMENT TABLE
A. DIVISION
P.W. L. D. F. A. P C.B.A. ................ 0 0 0 0 33 -2 16 "B" R.W.F...8 5.2 1.13 #11- Nomads 9 3 4 2 811 10 24th Bty. RA. 7 4 2 1-15-89 4 74 2 18.0-8 R.U.R.
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"A"
B. DIVISION-
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E. L. Gosano (Interport and Portu
gal)
Spr. Brown (Interport and
A
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England).
Gonsalves (Interport and Portural)
Licat **Wright (Interport and
England)
Pyars Singh (Interport and India) and
P. W. L.D. F. A.P. Argonauta
8 7
Narrain Bingh (Interport 10 10 5 14. KIT.C, "A" : 8,0 2 0 33 5:12,
(in India) urnent and 70 1.0 22 0.12 75 2 0 10 8.10
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7 742 1.14 59
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8. Fowler: CBA.
W. Lowe Signals
8. Fowler (Interport and England) The above, with the exception of W. A Reed, who did not represent 41.15.149 England because he had had too
strenuous a 16.05
a season, is the Colony BIOSKOLA team. The other two players who.
2-18
15 3 represented
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AMBUIE
DRAMBUIE
are M. H. Hussan (Radio) BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE'S OWN LIQUEUR
10.22.1 and Lleut. Wealth (Navy) Whether they will be awarded the Colony and International badge, will be left to the discretion of the commilites, as the Waseda"game" is not; regarded as an l'annual event;
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