THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
4.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1937.
ST. JOHN'S FIRST DEFEAT IN BADMINTON LEAGUE
BEATEN
BY THE C.R.C.
A BETTER BALANCED SIDE WINS
(By "Abe")
Rather unexpectedly, St. John's badminton players suffered their first defeat in the "B" Division of the League yesterday evening when they visited the Chin- ese RC. and were beaten by six games to three. Re- shuffling of the Chinese pair- ings and the inclusion of S. W. Liang, a former “A” Division player in the team were contributing factors to
the Chinese success.
I
Players who took part in the badminton league match last night between the Chinese IL.C. and St. John's. Front Row (left to right);-P. B. Wilson, N. Smith. F. 1. Kwok, P. F. Choy, Y. W. Lec, Back Row. (left to right):-A. Keown, A. J. Bennitt, G. A. Smith, S. W. Llang, P. C. Leang. C. F. Chiu and C. Y. Yung-Photo by Ming Yuen.
The Boat Race
1. C. Cherry, president of Oxford University Boat Club. stated recently that the prob- able date of next year's boat race is April 2, when the tide
is favourable at 2.30 p.m.
The Inte arrival of Norman Smith, afthough it had nothing to do with the final result, seemed to have an un- settling effect on his team-mates in the first round; certain it is that the game started a little late on this ac- count, and the Rev. A. J. Bennitt, the captain, had at least on one occasion to go to the telephone in an effort to locate the missing player. This mily or may not have had anything to doing to with Bennitt's display; but he de Anitely was not up to his usual form in the first match when he and P. H. Kwok were badly beaten by S. W. Liang and Choy Ping-fan.
Raving seen both teams in action- the Chinese were mint: Liang when I saw them--I certainly thought St. John's had the better-balanced team, On last night's play, however, the boot was on the other fool. The scores prove this: each Chinese pair won gunes to give the side victory by 6-3.
OMINOUS START
The start was a little ominous for the visitors Their first pair, Bennitt and Kwok, never recovered from # bad start against Liang and Choy, who were combining effectively, and were beaten to Ave. Choy's agility and Liang's steadying influence were fully the features of this game. 1 expected this Chinese pair to win all three sets, and it came as rather a surprise when, in their last game, they were defeated by G. A. Smith and A. Keown.
When Norman Smith arrived, al-
the Occasion with some piendat smashing.
PECULIAR INCIDENT
A peculiar incident occurred when M. Smith and Wilson were in play ngainst Lee and Chlu. A weak re- tum by Chiu presented Wilson with an easy "kill" and the latter gave the shuffle a terrife smuck. Lie was standing quite close to the net at the time and the shuttle hh his spectacles with such force that dislodged. Fortunately the glass did not break and Lec, after putting it back in place, was able to continue.
loss was
The Free Lances were hard pressed by the Club de Rerrejo in the only other match played during the even- Ing, and won only by the odd game.
Scores:
C.R.C. v. ST. JOHN'S
9. W. Liang and P. F. Choy (CRC) beat F. II. Kwok and A. J. Benniti 21-5 beat 1 1. Wilson and N. Smith 21-5; lost to G. A. Smith neid A. Keown 12-21.00
C. F. Chiu and Y. W. Lee beat Kwok end Bennitt 21-18; beat Wilson and Smith 1-17; lost to Smith and Keown 17-21.
P. C. Lung and C. Y. Yung lost tu Kwik and Rennitt 13-21; beat Wilson and Smith 21-17; beat Smith and Konum 21-14. FREE LANCES. RECREIO A. L. bher and F. W. Clark (Free
M. Soares and
TENNIS RANKING
SURPRISES
Miss Stammers Has Not
Earned Her Place
By Stanley N. Doust
London, Nov. 9.
The Lawn Tennis Association issued yesterday the official Ranking Lists for 1937 as follows!——
Men-1, H. W. Austin (2); 2, C. E. Hare (4);-3, C. R. D. Tuckoy (6); 4, H. G. N. Lee (5); 5, D. W. Butler (8); 6, H. F. David (-): 7, C. M. Jones (12); 8, F. H. D. Wilde (10); 9, *D. McPhail (-); 10, *R. A. Shayes (-); 11, J. S. Olliff (-); 12, *M. D. Deloford (—); and E. J. Filby (→).
Women-1,.Mrs. D. L. Little (1); 2, Miss R. M. Hardwick (5); 3, Miss M. C. Scriven (10); 4, Miss K. E. Stammers (2); 5, Misa M. Heeley (9); 6, Miss J. Saunders (7); 7, Mrs. M. R. King (3); 8, Miss F. James (4); 9, Miss E. M. Dearman (~~); 10, *Mr. E. C. Peters (-); 11, "Miss M. E. L'umb (-); 12, Miss N. M. Lyle (11).
* Indicates ranked for first time.
The figures in parentheses denote positions in the 1936 tists.
There has never been a ranking. list that pleased everybody. The 1937 official list certainly does not. I am the first to admit the dimeulty:
Middlesex Wins At Rugger
London, Dec. 15. One match in the County
ed to-day, Middlesex defeating Sussex by 16-3 at Teddington.
WEEKLY HOCKEY NOTES BY "THE PILGRIM"
SAINTS
DEFEAT
C. B. A.
Caer Clark Cup
Match
Weak Army THRILLING
Side Loses To The Club
"Triangular" Tourney
In their first hockey match
of the Triangular Tournament
GAME ON SUNDAY
Brilliant Moves
By Forwards
The 22 players who took part, against the Army at Sookumpoo in the annual match between the In the only Caer Clark Cup their nearest rivals by 3 goals to 1. Sunday provided a really interest- last Tuesday, the Club defeated Civilians and the Service last fixture played laat week, St. The fast smothering attempts by ing struggle. Spectators Andrew's Ladies defeated the the Club attack proved sound plenty of thrills, espcially to- C.B.A. Ladies by three goals to tactics throughout the game. I wards the end of the second half
two on the CB.A. ground at
anw
King's Park after a fast and in-say smothering because some of when the Services dominated the forwards indulged in too teresting encounter.
play.
Gitting, at centre forward,
dashed through the spreadeagled C.B.A.
defence in a brilliant solo effort to teet Miss Moss with a terrifle drive
In less than a minute, Miss P. much barging, and the umpiring Perfect combination by both sets in one half in particular was far of forwards, who demonstrated bril- from satisfactory.
lant stickwork, good backing by the halves, and well-timed clearances by Play was brilliant in spasms but the backs from close range. The C.DL.A. goulle must confess that spectators were day.
were the order of the made a partial clearance, but Miss treated to a combination of hockey, talent was on view, and the game, The cream of local hockey E. Churn ran through to score, rugger and soccer. The game was which was one of fluctuating for however.
nevertheless interesting. Army were tunes, was definitely worth seeing. The C.B.A. right dank, with Miss without three of their best defensive Best and Mrs. Sloker, got going and players,
Ram, Datta
right after 10 minutes, Mrs. Stoker equalised with an easy goul, Mrs.
Milas B. Parsons C.B.A.'s brilliant left back.
score.
At
The
Aus Army
Highlights of the game were the back, lightning raids made by the Civilian
first half. Fowler, G. Singh, Pyara
/Cpl Ray, right-half, and Cpl. Land, centre-half; Stickley, Ritch and Stapleton fling the vacancies. Exchanges were pretty even during the first ten minutes until Divett past
Stickley and
Swanson
to give the Club the lead
with
u amart goal, my came back strongly and Austen sent Parlaub away down the left-wing: the Intler drew Wallace out, dribbled the ball past hint crashed in a terrific shot which Benwell deflected into play. Pritam Nath
way
soon on the scene to level the score. Play went to the other end with Club doing most of the attacking.
A.
CLUB TAKES LEAD
разеть
149,
The interval was in sight when Divett again found the net off a short corner to give his side a 2-1 lead. Club was still the better alde when the teams changed over. Bates, W.
Reed
and Potter were seen 10 advantage, making splendid openings for
Whitley their forwards.
ws given a chance to KCoro On two occasions but he failed badly. Divett. Bickford and Bond, however, were breaking through the Army defence but Wilson came to the rescue with beautiful first time clearances made with both feet.
the resumplion, the Saints attack did spl -
forwards on the Services' goal in the
Partanb
Diminutive Services' left winger.
with
did
the
Rose miskicking badly. The C.B.A. After a mix-up between Fowler Singh, Pinto and Bond combined forwards seemed more precise in and Swanson, Bickford got possession penetrated the Services' defence time perfect understanding and their attacks and were soon rewarded of the ball and again sent it out to and again. Both wingers sent in when Mrs. Stoker gave her side the Fowler for the latter to send in beautiful long centres, and lead-off a pass from Miss Best. slinging drive which left Wilson
At the other end, the Saints' at-standing. Thereafter, the Army left on top of their form, making splen- halves, Brown, need and Malik, were tack returned with renewed vigour, flank, with Parlaub and Gopal Ram,
Interceptions and feeding their Miss F. Wong, in a dangerous raid made desperate attempts at penetrat forwards well. down the right wing, crossed ning the Club defence but Wallace was
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Guest seemed the safer of the beauty Miss P. Glitins, who there all the time.
to
E. V. Reed, af gave his partner two backs. The strong sun playing Club on E. L. Gosano's spectacles pre- The magnificent
and was well vented him from getting his eye in.
the shots Though
which bent were early attacking and it seemed
delence. by the supported the C.B.A. defence would crack up,
For the
Army Sawal Khan, Pritam Ramzan were lucky goals scored but Miss. P. Parcons came to her side's rescue with bril- their halves were lacking in energy his usual form.
at left back Nath and Partaub played well but from close range, nevertheless the Civilians' goal-keeper was far below Kant clearances.
and
never up with the attack. Though Miss I. Woolley, Mrs. In the second period of the game
FINE SERVICE DEFENCE Trail and Miss Clewer put up a stout Ritchie und Stapleton were seldom in defence there was no stopping Miss the picture; Austen was also beaten It seemed at the outset that the
Gitlins.
19. Taking advantage of a by
There was Civilians' dash would be too much first time tackling. delayed hit by Miss Parsons. the little to choose between Stickley and for the Services and that a swamp Saints leader swung into netlon and Swanson though they worked ilke of goals would be the outcome; but made no mistake with a snap goal. trojans. Should the Army field their the way in which the latter's defence It was unfortunate for the C.B.A. strongest XI in their return en met the onslaught was admirable, left back as she had previously counter the Club will find them hard In the second half, the Services broken up many promising move to beat.
(Continued on Page 9.)
nost an hour inte, he unfortunately Lances) lost to EAJ Alves and C.-of-arriving-at-the-cxnet-merit-of--Rugby Championship was playammed-in-a-first-timer-to-level-the-left-back had to go on the court almost at once da Silva 4-21; beat Pereira and without the benefit of a preliminary N. Beitrag 21-17, brat lawock-up; and it was not surprising. A. Noronha 21-15.
J. L. Anderson and C. Bovard beat Alves that he and P. B. Wilson were quickly and Silva 24-19: Beat Soares and Beltran polished off by Llang Choy. 21-10: brat Pereira and Noronha 24-23
and evening.
L. D. Skinner and 1. HATTI lost to Throughout the Smith nor Wilson was seen to real advantage, and they had to concede all three games.
neither Alves and Silva 10-21: lost to Sonres and initrno 5-21; fast to Pereira and Noronha 7-21.
LEAGUE TABLE
G. A. Smith and A. Keown did well
Games.
P. W. L. D. F. A. Pis.
to win their first game, against Y. W. St. John's.... 4 3 1 0 22 14 0 Lee and C. F. Chiu, The Chinese Kowloon Tong 5 3 2 0 30 15 G played an enterprising game, but C.R.C... 4 2 2 0 21 15 4 found the 'adroll angled shots of Free Lances 3- 2 1 0 10 17 4 Smith a constant source of trouble. Recreio "C" Smith and Koewn were at their best St. Andrew's against Linng and Choy, Keown ris- University "C" 0
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COULD, NOT PLAY
Miss Stammers, placed No: 4, could not play in many tournaments owing to ill-health. She did not do well at Wimbledon and on past form was sclected for the Wightman Cup team. She failed to win in the States and has not played in England] since she lost at Wimbledon,
Why, then, is she placed before Miss M. Heeley and Mrs. King? The former has been most successful und should, on current form, he higher in the list.
At the White City, the Police beat the Royal Navy comfortably by 17-5.—Renter,
F.A. CUP REPLAY RESULTS Cardiff's Fine Performance
London, Dec, 15, The following are the results of matches played in the F.A. Cup:
SECOND ROUND
There is no quarrel with the selection of Auslin or Mrs. Little Mansfield (Miss Dorothy Round), Hore de- Crewe serves second place, and Tuckey the SECOND third. I am glad to see that Butler Bristol C. has jumped three places. He is very York near Davis Cup standard.
McPHAIL'S PLACE
McPhall, of Scotland, might have
placed at No.
Brighton
2 Lincoln 2 New Brighton ROUND (REPLAY)
◊ Cardin
1 Clapton 0.
2
6 South Liverpool 0
..-Reuter.
although St. Andrews to
bren David has been successful he has not played in many fournaments, Shayes, Deloford, and Filby come into the list for the first time. But why is Shayes placed so low down? Has Lee done anything this season to warrant him being placed No. 4, good as was his old form?
Stage Walker Cup Match
ments of the Saints' forwards.
Mrs. White, at centre forward for) the C.B.A., worked hard but Miss J.
Wong, the Saints' plvat, gave her very little rope. Miss Moss, between the sticks, was in excellent form and saved many, almost certain goals.
The Saints deserved their victory.
Miss P. Gitling
A powerful attack on British Miss Mary Hardwick is to be con- amateur golf is certain next season gratulated on her rise to Britain's when the Walker Cup match will be second best player. I have no played. The date fixed for the quarrel with her ranking nor with blennial International match is Junc the placing third of Mlas Scriven, 3 and 4. This will be played on the which justifies the criticiems levelled Old Course at St. Andrews, where at the selectors when they did not three of the four previous contests in select her to play for the Wightman this country have been decided. Cup.
St. Andrew's speedy centre forward. In view of the fact that a special Mrs. E. C. Peters must be gratified the Royal and Ancient club to select eligible to compete, won the British subcommittee has been appointed by Little, of America, who is not now that her sterling perseverance has at and prepare a team for the Inter- title. Inst been recognised. Miss Lumb national probably has been put into the America's unbeaten record in this planship next year have already
hoped that Arrangements for the Open Cham-i Tanking list because she was selected series will be ended next for the Wightman Cup team.
year.
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mateli, It 15
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Miss Lyle' ought, in my opinion, The American players will almost July 4, with the qualifying rounds
least to be level with Miss arrive in time being played and at
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