THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY APRIL 23, 1937.
KWOK WILTS BEFORE RUMJAHN'S FIERCE DRIVES
ANOTHER TENNIS SEMI-FINAL FIASCO
Winner Clips Sidelines With Stinging Shots
fly "Veritas")
H. D. Rumjaha beat F. II. Kwok, cin't be said he had many chances of 6-2, 6-0, 6-4,
YESTERDAY'S semi-final in the Colony singles tennis championship was played on the Stand Court in almost complete silence. There was one round of applause at sometime in the third set when Kwok won a lengthy rally with a good passing shot, and another to signal Rumiahn's victory in straight sets.
Neither could one blame the handful of spectators for their lack of enthusiasm. It was such a walk-over for Rumjahn that chief interest
was centred in weather he could finish the three sets in less time than did Fin- cher and lung the previous day,
He failed by about five minutes, though if he hadn't conceded two service games in the third set,, br would have enjoyed also that dis- tinction.
THE DIFFERENCE
This match served as an admirable illustration of the difference between the leading two or three players in Hongkong and the average good club Kwok, against a dozen other
playgood" "exponants, would have
qu
won the match with ease. Against Rumjaha he was relegated to a sub- AVU! servient position that he quite likely
did
not imagine possible before the
game,
Rumjohn was not called upon to! display
subtlety in tactics nor pyro- technics in volleying or overliend
corner
employing the shot.
In short Rumjahn won as he liked.
Kwok started gamely and held the
sct. indian to two-all in the first Then Itumjalin won ten games in á sets. little in the third Kwok recovered row for the first and second set, but it was due thielly to Rum-
slacking. off. John's 3-2, Rumjahn conceded
ceded his le nullifed this by winning Kwok's following delivery, but to sup
own the again lost his game. But that was Kwok's success, Rumjahn winning the next two games without being extended.
Plast
it is no use hiding the fact that it was a disappointing match for such an Important stoge of the champion- ship. Let's hope to-day's game will offer some compensation.
Famous
Players Leaving British
Rugby
(By J. F. Jordan)
St. George's Plate Is Big Event
H.D. REACHES St.
A HIGH ONE
H. D. Rumjahn reaching for a high volley during his tangia match yesterday against F. H. Kwok. (Photo Mee Cheung).
PROTEST MADE AT END OF HOCKEY MATCH
C.B.A. ALLEGES RADIO PLAYER
IS INELIGIBLE
charge
(By The "Pilgrim”)
For the losers. S. Fowler and T. attack,
lo be
At To-Morrow's Races
THE PREVIOUS WINNERS
Blue Riband
Holders'
Bad Record
St. George's Plate, the first classic of the season since the
AN ANALYSIS
BY
CAPT.FOSTER
GOOD RACE EXPECTED
IN CANTERBURY PARK HANDICAP
Some Likely Ponies
We should uce unother good race in the Canterbury Park Handicap for Australian ponies the run being over six furlongs.
I cannot advocate the claims of Gypsy Love, for I firmly believe that the mare's condition at the present Annual Carnival, and eight other post, once round and in, whereas to- moment is not the saine when she handicap events, feature the pro-morrow the distance is six furlongs. owned herself "Miss Australia" of
the Annual Carnival.
Gypsy Love barrier while Snuey Fare is a' good Club's Fourth Extra Meeting to starter and the distance is to her lik-weight to carry but she must be at be held to-morrow at the Happy ing. It seems that Just That is coming Eve Home Brew and Lancashire the peak of her form to beat Court- Valley. The fist saddling belling back to her old form, for inst Chips. The manner in which Court
mlic covered
gramme of the Hongkong Jockey Snowy River is a bad lndy at the has three pounds less than the top-
will be rung at the usual time a
at 1.30 p.m.
morning she
in 2.02 Anishing the last stanza ing Eve with a load of 165 lbs, cap- in 27.2/5 seconds. cannot trust tured the Coolgardle Handicap over St. George's Pinte Is a handicap Honey for she has a "chicken" heart. six furlongs on Easter. Monday is event for the griffins of this season What is the matter with Violet s11!! fresh in our minds and with a over a distance of 14 miles and the Queen? She was one of the beat pull of 7 lbs. this daughter of Double first prize is $600 with cup pre-sprinters of last year's batch, but her Couri has certainly a golden oppor- sented by the President of the St. recent form has been very disappoint-tunity to duplicate her last success. I am not trying to discount the George's Society. The classic was Ing. My final selections will appear
brilliant
alther performances of Arst run in 1931 and the following to-morrow..
Home Brew or Lancashire Chips, but is a list of winners and jockeys since
it is my opinion that they will And its Inception:
Courting Eve a hard nut to cruck. Another cob which we must not under-estimate Is Mrs. Dunbar's Aztec. It will be recalled that this mare put up some wonderful train- Ing times during the preparatory gallops for the Annual Meeting,
OWNER
1931 Mr. Dunbar's
1932 Mr. Samson's 1933 Mrs. Pearce's 1934 Mr. A. M. L. Soares' 1935 Mr. Dynasty's
*his. Eu Tang-sens 1936 Mr. Ilarbrad's
morrow.
Dead Heat
PONY
Fortune Bay Princess Hall Trentbridge Prima Donna King's Jubilee Rose-Queen Royal Scot
It may be Interest to know, that; Alleging that Chenan Singh, Radioį again took command, Wall was given
Liberty Bay (1932 Derby winner) Amashes. He simply concentrated on
Few of the record crowd at Sports Club right half back was Inel-a gift goal when King ran out to kicft pumelling Kwok's backhand
and Ierod (1935 Derby winner) are he had played one clear and missed the ball entirely. Barbarians' Irible because with drives which became faster and Newport for the
game previously this season for the
the only two Derby vinners which faster, or suddenly switched over to match were aware when they K.LT.C., Central British Association Radio played well together as ຕ have not competed. Mrs. Pearce's the
other wing when his opponent saw England's captain, H. G
being especiallyTrentbridge, winner of 1933 Blua yesterday intimated their intention to team, the defence was thoroughly out-positioned.
their rugged. Hussan was on top form at
Riband, annexed the St. George's Owen-Smith, giving his usual protest against the result Occasionally, if the spirit.
moved
Tournament championship-centre-half, and Wall, Awlar Singh,
Plate in easy fashion. All other clever him so to do, Rumjahn went up, but brilliant display at full-back and Mamak
Guest and Tilok Singh were deciding match with the Radio.
winners of the Derby, numely, King's he did not find such excursions im- M. McG. Cooper, the Oxford cap.
attackers. The protest was made verbally at
Service (1031), Hydropiane (1934) mensely profitable: and as they were tain and Scotland forward, kick the conclusion of the game between
and Honeymoon Eve (1930) went unnecessary he didn't have to bothering a splendid penalty goal that C.BA. and Radio which had result Whitley were outstanding in
under badly, and one wonders whe- about the forecourt.
ther this is going to be repeated 10- I take my hat off to Rumisha for they were applauding these fime in a win for the Radio, thus give but G. Fowler at centre-forward was
Ing them the championship. But both his delightful driving. At the pre- players for probably the last Chenan Singh and the Secretary of too slow and also inclined
selfish, Bickford played a hard game sent moment he is without peer in time at any rate, in Britain. the K.I.T.C., who was present, denied at centre-half and was well support Hongkong in this, stroke (this, of Owen-Smith is sitting for his the
Central British were course, excluding Tsul Wai-pul who final examination in medicine in therefore advised to submit their pro ed ty E. Fowler on his left. Wallace was easily the pick of the defence, is not here)., Against Kwok he June, and if successful is likely to fest in writing in the course of the bat King gave a poor display in goal. found the corners with rare judgment return
Natal, to
while --Cooper, next
hours. next 24
Radio were worthy winners of this and was equally at home on either after coming down from Oxford next
The match was splendidly controlled hand. His last-second flicks of the term, will almost certainly return to second game in the championship by Captain P.W.G. Kimni and Mr. F. wrist-imparted some vicious "bite New Zealand to take up agriculture deciding series, the result-being three Aust to the ball whic
acud off made it
These two Oxford men will be
clear
goals in their favour. *- in Rugby circles, Awtar Singh and Wall put them
for receiver. Kwok, erforce, had to both are perforce, make defensive returns: and
alities ав
are rare in the game nowa-King, C.B.A. goalkeeper, committed an Rumjahn's driving was Just
Owen-Smith has error of judgment and presented Wall days. Moreover, GS efficacious from half court as from set a dizzy standard for future Eng-with a gift goal in the closing minutes the baseline, these defensive
land full-backs, though in S. I. of the game. were of little value to Kwok.
Howard-Jones, G. W. Parker, and The match, played on the H.KSALA, THROWN OUT OF GEAR
C. W. Suter England possess a trio ground was played at a fast pace and good. was the standard of hockey I suspected, and intimated in of reserves of excellent merit.
Telegraph, Kwok
Radio enjoyed the better of the first
the rf, and usually away from the i much ersonalities, and person- | two up in the first half and then J. J.
As I
shots
was
out of gear by Rumjahn's
Elme in
and
over
hently he had less control
His backhond was rare- ly more than an attempt to get the
but it
was
• HAS TO WAIT
C. Davey damaged his neck in half exchanges, their forwards being
д
BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Standings In The Steel Coulson's Tourney
JOCKEY
Mr. Á. J. P. Heard Mr. F. M. L. Soares Mr. A. J. P. Heard Mr. G. A. Harriman Mr. L. G. Frost Mr. P. P. Botelho Mr..G. A. Harriman
Amberley And Royal Highness
IN MT. DAVIS HANDICAP
NEW STAR OUGHT TO WIN
High West Handicap In First Log Of Daily Double,
The first leg of the "daily double" is on the High West Handicap for "B" class of Chinn ponies over a mile run and New Star Is at the head of the assessment with a limit load.
He won the Hongham Bay Handi- cap quite comfortably at the last meeting and it was on account of this that New Star has been asked to It wil be seen that Messrs A. J. P. Heard and C. A. Harriman have ench
concede a stone to Tyne who came in The Inclusion of Amberley and third. New Star has something to rode a couple of winners while Royal Highness in the Mount Davis think about when he weighs out, but Messrs F. M. L. Soares and L. G. Handicap (First Section) for
if he can reproduce the same form, Frost have each registered a single class China ponies over the champion he should, win.
It is a pity that none of course will no doubt add interest to Dawn Star, Harvest View and success. these jockeys will be seen in the the parl-mutuel department. At the Tyne have the same amount of lead suddle to-morrow. I understand that last meeting Amberley piloted by to carry, but Rose-Queen has three Mr. P. P. Botelhu has not us yet been Mr. Y. T. Fung paid a very hand-pounds less. Of these four sleeds, some dividend and if the pony can I like Tyne und Rose-Queen. Sol- last Punters may look forward to some will return some good money for an Mr. Reidy's, has been entered but I another 440 yards to-morrow, he dier of Honour, a new requisition of big dividends, for the entries of the outlay of $5 each way,
have
no Information, whether he is Mount Davis Handicap and the Tal- Mo-Shan Handicap have been divid-Handicap, Amberley,
When they met in the Deep Bay going to start. He war reputed to the winner, be a good stallion and Soldier of ed into two sections at the discretion was carrying 140 lbs. against Pontiac Honour has been under a cloud over
offered a mount,
of the handicapper and all the events Bay's 152 lbs. whereas to-morrow the a year.
will be keenly contested.
CHARTERS
the Catholic TOWERS
HANDICAP
pace off the ground. He had less Swansea's game with the Barbarians, active and thrustful, and always a The Steel Coulson's Billiards
In which to make his returns but apparently he is fit again, se menace in the circle.
rol H. O. Edwards (Cardiff) must wall Awtar Singh opened the scoring League.championship will be decided
when This when he accopies a pass from Wall this evening, another year for his first cap.
Union Club play the Civil Service and beat King hands down with he can well afford to do. ball back over the net. His fore- of 'friends, Mr. E; de Lissa has been through past Walloce and drove at Lyemoon are leading at the moment, Much to the delight of his leglon grand flick shot. Then Wall broke C.C. on their own table. The R.A. elected president of the Barbarian the goal. King only partially saved but if the Catholic Union can beat nil to-night, they will win the cham- de the rebound. the founder. Mr. Carpmael,
plonship. famous club, began in 1005 and his
The following is the standing of
in the teams the Billards and
BILLIARDS
hand suggested potent could F.C. in succession to the late W. P. and Walt followed up to net from the Civil Servants by five games to
not reliable and
afford to take risks against it.
Neither did Kwok reveal any better Lissa's oficial connection with the aptitude in the forecourt. Ile
WAS
RESOLUTE BUT INEFFECTIVE
entirely void of a smash and made popularity and tact over that long Central British attacked resolutely terrible messes of the two or three period have had much to do with for the first 20 minutes of die second opportunities presented, and
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SPECULATION FOR THE OPENING EVENT
former is set to shoulder 845 lbs. and Thunder Bay has been kindly the latter has a burden of 155 155. trented but both King's Justice and I have good reason to belleve that King's Lead are at the bottom of the Pantine Bay is a better animal for ladder. The former, it will be re- 14 miles, but I am afraid, that her membered, surprised the rail critics stable mate King's Bounty will And when he passed the wire first in the the journey too long, Royal High Morrison Hill Handicap at the Ensler ness looks good at 146 lbs, but can session and on his present form she inst the distance? Bright View, King's Justice should therefore be recently demoted, holds the post of well up at the finish. honour with 100 lbs. but I have not been able to ascertain whether" Mr. P. Botelho will ride this, or Soldier of Chinn. I prefer the latter but I fancy King's Jubilee to win.
MAIN EVENT IS POORLY SUPPORTED
13 SPRINTERS WILL RACE IN TAIMOSHAN HANDICAP
At the last meeting, the race con- The curtain-raiser will be in the
fined to "D" class China ponies was Charters Towers Handicap for "B"
a novice event, but to-morrow the class of Australian ponies over A
entries for the Tal-Mo-Shan Hand- length of six furlongs and this has
cap have been divided into two see- drawn no less than 15 entries. This
tions and the jaunt is from the 1 event will be the best race of the
mile post, the distance being about afternoon and there will be some ceived for the
Very poor response has been re-
Ave furlongs. Incidentally the second main cvent. St. difficulty in spotting the winner,
leg of the dally double is on the Tal George's Plate. Judging by good field is assured,
the Mo-Shan Handicap (First Section) entries I am afraid that the deld will and we have here a dne assortment
A
and
There are five youngsters of this not number more than three runners, of 13 sprinters to pick the winner. year's batch among the list af en these being Expansion Time, Happy The position of the draw is a very Irants and with the exception of Eve and Havor Eve, Happy Eve important factor in sprint races Rooifly, the weight controller has should win in a center with Expat it would be advisable for punters to allotted weight for Inches to Die- sion Time to follow. Baffin Bay
final selections. By virtue of her covery Bay, Such Fun, The Right a new griffin of Mr. L. Dunbar and ascertain this before making their Time and Twilight Star. Of this lot, that is all I know of the pony.
winning the Lappa Hand
Handicap Such Fun sired by Double Court was The Hunchback Plate for non-win- Macuo last Sunday, Victoria Hall has placed on two occasions at the An- ning subscription griffins of this incurred a penalty of 7 lbs. and this nual Meeting but since then he has season over a mile is to be ridden by will, I am afraid; hinder her gone off: The Right Time and Twi- Jockeys who have not won ten races
Gold Coin (Mt. H. C. Pih) will c light Stur will make their first anywhere at any time with a jockey's appearance in this class but we have penalty of 2 ibs, for each race won, the one to represent Mr. Li Tse-fong's no line by which to gauge their form. My vote is on-Tabby Cat who un- colours and she is dangerous. Day- sented Mr. S. Y. Liang at the last Eve hus no book form to show, but he is looking well. The stable A comparison of the weights. of meeting and National Anthem and "Sunshine" has three nominations, those who ran in the St. Kilda Handi- China Clipper should all the minor but I think "that Laughing Buddha cop and what they are set to shoulder | places.
In the Charters Towers Handicap will undoubtedly prove interesting:
Australian Boy Blandford
Just That Perfect Day
Racing Heart
Saucy. Face Snowy River
Violet Queen
H'ean.
St. Kilda Charters Towers
Handicap.
161
(First)
148
155 152
Diference of weight minus d ulus 1
108
150
154
169
minus 6 minus 1
145
(Third) 150 (Second) 154 187
155
153
The run in the St. Klida Handicap was over a course from the two mile
minus 8. minus 4 minus 1 minus G
be
is the cream of the bunch for short distance, and then comes Laughing Girl. One of these will be ridden by Mr. Deltz.
At the last Meeting, the judges could not separate Diogenes and Valorous for third place but I expect to see the latter turn the tables to morrow. A win la about due to Valorous and with the aid of Mr. B. Proulx in the paddle, it is almost a certainly.
In the second section of the Mount Davis Handicap. for "C" class raters over the champion course, Com- mencement Bay should have no dim- (Continued on Page. 9.)