THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1937.
ST. JOHN'S FIRST DEFEAT IN
DEFEAT IN BADMINTON
BEATEN
BY THE C.R.C.
A BETTER BALANCED SIDE WINS
1 (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- est R.C. 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.
The late arrival of Norman Smith, although 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 Hame started a little late on this ac- count, and the Rev. A. J. Bennist, the necasion captain, had at least on one to go to the telephone in an effort to locate the missing player. This may or may not have had anything to do with Bennitt's display; but he de- finitely was not up to his usual form In the first match when he and F. 11. Kwok were badly beaten by S. W Lung and Choy Ping-fan.
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Players who took part in the badminton league match last night between the Chinese R.C. and St. John's Front Row (left to right):-P. B. Wilson, N. Smith, F. 11. Kwok, P. F. Choy, Y. W. Lec. Back Row (left to right)-A. Keown. A. J. Bennli, G. A. Smith, B. W. Liang, P, C. Leung, C. F. Chlu and C. Y. Yung.-Photo by Ating Yucu.
The Boat Race
J. 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 occasion with
to splendid smashing.
PECULIAR INCIDENT
some
A peculiar incident occurred when N. Smith and Wilson were in play against Lee and Chly. A weak re-
Ice WHE
Having seen both tearns in action-turn by Chiu presented Wilson with the Chinese were minus Liang when I saw them-I certainly thought S1. John's had the better-balanced team. On last night's play, however, the boot was on the other foot. The scores prove this; each Chinese pair won games to give the side victory by 6-3.
OMINOUS START
The start was a Httle ominous for the visitors. Their first pair, Bennitt and Kwok, never recavered from a bad start against Liang and Choy. who were combining effectively, and were beaten to five. Choy's agility and Llang's steadying influence were the features of this game. I fully expected this Chinese pair to win all three sets, and it came as rather n surprise when, in their last game, they were defeated by G. A. Smith and A. KeoWIL
an easy "kill" and the latter gave the shuttle a terrific smuck. standing quite close to the net at the time and the shuttle hit his spectacles with such force that a glass was dislodged. Fortunately the glass did not break and Lee, after putting it back in place, was able to continue.
The Free Lances were hard pressed by the Club de Recrelo in the enly other match played during the even- ing, and won only by the odd game.
Scores:
C.R.C. ». ST. JOHN'S
9. W. Liang and P. F. Choy (C.R.C.) beat F. R. Kwok and A. J. Dennitt 21-5 beal, P. B. Wilson and N. Smith 21-5: Tonte to G. A. Smith and A. Keown 12-21.
c. F. Chu and Y. W. Lee bent Kwok nd Bennitt 21-18; beat Wilson and Smith
lost to Smith and Keawa 17-21. P. C. Leung and C. Y. Yung lost to Kwok and Derinitt 13-21; beat Wilson and Smith 21-17; beat Smith and Krown 21-14. FREE LANCES. RECREIO
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. Tuckey (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, Miss 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, *Mrs. E. C. Poters (-); 11, *Miss M. E. Lumb (-); 12, Miss N. M. Lyle (11).
* Indicates ranked for Orst time.
The gures in parentheses denote positions in the 1930 Hists.
There has never been a ranking Jizt that pleased everybody. The 1037 oficial list certainly does not. Lam the first to admit the difficulty at the exact merit of
When Norman Smith arrived, al- most an hour late, he unfortunately tances) lost to E. A. R. Alves and C. Mt. of arriving
A. L. Fisher and FW. Clark 1Free had to go on the court almost at once da Silva M-21; beat M. M. Soares and without the benefit-of-a-preliminary N. Deltras 21-17; beat C.-C.-Pereira-and-one-player-as-compared-to ̄another, knock-up; and it was not surprising. Noronha 11-16.
J, L, Anderson and C. Bavaled beat Alves yet I feel the commalfice have been that he and P. B. Wilson were quickly and Silva 21-19: beat Spares and Bellreg polished off by Llang and Choy. 31-10 bent Pereira and Noronha 24-2
influenced more by performances in Throughout the evening, neither L. D. Skinner and H. Harris lost to previous years than results this year, Smith nor Wilson was seen to real Deltrag 5-21; lost to Pereira and Noronha especially in the case of the women. Alves and Silva 10-21; lost in Saares and advantage, and they had to concede 7-21. all three games.
Games:
G. A. Smith and A. Keown did well
LEAGUE TABLE
P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts.
0
to win their Orst game, against Y. W. St. John's.... 4 3 1 0 22 14 Lee and C. F. Chlu. The Chinese Kowloon Tong 5 3 2 0 30 15 6 played an enterprising game, but C.R.C.
4 2 2 0 21 15 4 found the adroit angled shots of Free Lances 3 2 1 0 10 17 4 Smith a constant source of trouble. Recreio "C" 3 1 2 0 14 13 2 Smith and Koewn were at their best St. Andrew's 3 0 3 0 2 25 0 against Liang and Choy, Keown ris- University "C" 0 0 0.0
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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 selected for the Wightman Cup team. She falled 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 and should, on current form, he higher) In the list.
Middlesex Wins At Rugger
London, Dec. 15. One match in the County Rugby Championship was play- ed to-day, Middlesex defeating Sussex by 16-3 at Teddington.
At the White City, the Police beat the Royal Navy comfortably by 17-5.-Reuter,
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 Mansfield
SECOND
There is no quarrel with the selection of Austin or Mrs. Little (Miss Dorothy Round). Hure de- Crewe serves second place, and Tuckey the 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
McPhail, of Scotland, might have
Brighton
2. Lincoln 2 New Brighton ROUND (REPLAY)
◊ Cardin
Clapton O.
0 Youth Liverpool -Reuter.
been placed at No. although St. Andrews to
David has been successful he has not played in many tournaments. Shayes, Deloford, and Filby come into the list for the Arst time. But why 13 Shayes placed so low down? Has Lee done anything this season to warrant him being placed No. 4. good an was his old form?
Stage Walker Cup Match
0
British
WEEKLY
LEAGUE
HOCKEY NOTES
BY "THE PILGRIM"
SAINTS
Weak Army
DEFEAT. Side Loses
To The Club
C. B. A.
Caer Clark Cup
Match
"Triangular" Tourney
In their first hockey match
of the Triangular Tournament
THRILLING GAME ON SUNDAY
Brilliant Moves By Forwards
ay smothering because some of when the Services dominated the forwards indulged in too play. much barging, and the umpiring: in one half in particular was far from satisfactory.
The 22 players who took part against the Army at Sookunpoo 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- Just Tuesday, the Club defeated Civilians and the Service last fixture played last week, St. The fast smothering attempts by ing struggle. Spectators BAW Andrew's Ladies defeated the the Club attack proved sound plenty of thrills, espcially t 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 King's Park after a fast and in- teresting encounter.
In less than a minute, Miss P. Gitting, at centre forward, dashed
of forwards, who demonstrated bril- Perfect combination by both sets through the spreadeagled C.B.A. defence in a brilliant solo effort to
liant stickwork, good backing by the test Miss Moss with a terrific drive
halves, and well-timed clearances by Play was brilliant in spasms but the backs from close range. The C.B.A. goalie I must confess that spectators were day. The ercom of local hockey were the order of the made
partial clearance, but Miss treated to a combination of hockey. talent was on view, and the game, E. Churi ran through 10 score, rugger and soccer. The game was however.
nevertheless interesting.
which Was one of fluctuating for- The C.B.A. right flank, with Miss without three of their best defensive
Army were tanes, was definitely worth accing. Best and Mrs. Staker, got going and
Highlights of the game were the after
Ram right backs, ghtning raids made by the Civilian 10 minules, Mrs.
Ray, right-half, and Cpl. forwards on the Services' goal in the equalised with an easy goal, Mrs. Land, centre-half; Stickley, Ritchie first half. Fowler, G. Singh, Pyara
Stokerers, Dalla
Ms B. Parsons C.B.A's brilliant left back.
and Stapleton Alling the vacancies.
Exchanges were pretty even during.
the arst ten minutes until Divett
Rot
past Stickley and Swanson to give
the Club the lead with
Austen
out
smart
FOU
The Army came back strongly and) ten sent Partaub away down the left-wing: the latter drew Wallace dribbled the ball past him and crashed in terrific shot which| Benwell deflected into play. Pritam Nath was soon on
the scene to level the score. Play went to other end with Club deing mast of the attacking.
W
CLUB TAKES LEAD
the
Partaub
Diminutive Services' left winger.
the right wing, crossed a ing the Clubmpts at penetrat~} forwarda well
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 side when the tcoms changed over.
Bates, A. Reed and
and Potter were seen to advantage, making splendid openings ION their forwards. Whitley Was given a chance to score оп two occasions but he falled badly, Divelt, 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, Rose miskleking badly. The C.B.A. After a mix-up between Fowler with perfect
Singh, Pinto and Bond combined forwards seemed more their attacks and were soon rewarded of 1203on. Rickford got possession penetrated the Services' defence time
precise in and
understanding and when Mrs. Stoker gave her side the Fowler for the latter to send in a beautiful long centres, and
of the ball and
and again sent it out to and again. Both wingers sent in lend off a pass from Miss Best. stinging drive which left Wilson halves, Brown, Reed and Malik, were At the other end, the Saints' at-standing. Thereafter, the Army left on top of their form, making splen-
leftes, tack
returned with renewed vigour, flank, with Partaub and Gopal Ram, did interceptions and feeding their Mies F. Wong, in a dangerous rald made desperate att down
but Wallace was beauty to Miss P. Gillins, who there all the rammed in a first timer to level the left
E. V. Reed, at back, gave his score.
partner magnificent support. The Club At the resumption, the Saints attack did splendidly and was well were early attacking and it seemed supported by the defence.
the shots which beat the C.B.A. defence would crack up, For the Army Sawal Khan, Pritam from close range, nevertheless the were lucky goals scored but Miss P.
Parsons at left back Nath and Parlaub played well but Civilians' goal-keeper was far below came to her side's rescue with bril- their halves were lacking in energy his usual form." llant clearances,
1
the
Guest seemed the safer of the two backs. The strong sun playing on E. L. Gosano's
spectacles
pre- vented him from getting his eye in.
Though Ramzan
FINE SERVICE DEFENCE
and were never up with the attack Though Miss I. Woolley, Mrs. the second Trail and Miss Clewer, put up a stout Ritchie and Stapleton were seldom in
period of the
the game defence, there was no stopping Miss the picture; Austen was also beaten It seemed at the outset that the P. Gitting. Taking advantage of by first time tackling. There was Civilians' dash would be too much delayed hit by Miss
the Parsons, little to choose between Stickley and for the Services and that a swamp Saints' leader swung into action and Swanson though they worked like of goals would be the outcome; but made no mistake with a snup goal. trojans. Should the Army field their the way in which the latter's defence It was unfortunate for the C.BA. strongest XI in
met the onslaught was admirable. left back as she had previously counter the Club will find them hard broken up many promising move to beat. ments of the Saints' forwards.
Mrs. White, at centre forward for the C.B.A., worked hard but Miss J. Wong, the Saints' plvot, 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.
A powerful attack DR 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
beat player. I have no played. The dalo fixed for the quarrel with her ranking nar with blennial International match is June: the placing third of Miss Scriven, 3 and 4. This will be played on the which justifies the criticisms levelled Old Courso at St. Andrews, at the selectors when they did not three of the four previous contests in where select her to play for the Wightman this country have
Miss P. Gitifun decided, Cup.
been In view of the fact that a special
St. Andrew's speedy centre forward. Mrs. E. C. Peters must be grained 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- Utle, last been recognised. Miss Lumb national match, it probably has been put into
Arrangements for the Open Cham ranking list because she was selected series will be ended next year.
the America's unbeaten record in this plonship next year have already for the Wightman Cup team.
is hoped that
TO PLAY FOR TITLE
been made for the Royal Cinque Ports courko at Deal beginning on
Miss Lyle ought, in my opinion, The American players will almost July 4. with the qualifying rounds
at least to be level with Miss James; certainly arrive in England in time being played at Deal and at Royal
their return c^-
In the second half, the Services
(Continued on Page 9.)
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ilst.
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