LAST YEAR'S TENNIS DOUBLES FINAL RE-ENACTED
RUMJAHNS BEAT TEDDY FINCHER AND W. C. HUNG
BRILLIANT VOLLEYING FEATURES ENCOUNTER :
(By "It. Abbit”).
Last year's doubler firial was re-enacted on the stand court of the Hongkong C.. yesterday afternoon when S.A. and H. D. Rum- Jahn defeated E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung in the Colony Tennis Championships; but whereas last year's match was in the final and lasted four sets, yesterday's was in the fourth round of the tourna- ment and was fimished in two.
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The cousins won by 8-2, 7-5, and were extremely lucky to terminate the match in two sets; three times Fincher and Hung hud set point but failed to win the vital-stroke and the Rumjohns then went along to their victory which, however, was not as decisive as the score might suggest.
It was a pity that the two combina- tions clashed in such comparatively competition. On early stage of the their form yesterday, both pairs de served to enter the semi-finals, and it was bad luck on the part of Finicher and Hung that they had to meet the Rumjahn before the round was
service
Sirdar losing his, the K.C.C.-C.R.C. combination went into a lead of 9-1, which was increased to 4-1 on Hung's service. When Hung had again, he and his partner were lead- ing 5-3-a good opportunity for him to clinch the set, but for the first time in the match he failed to hold it. Fincher and Hung were still leading service. This 5-4 when H. D. had serv
the proved to be longest and most
ame of the
the match. Three Uketing game
Fincher and Hung had set point and each time they failed to the score the vital point. When penultimate Rumjahas had annexed the game to tie the scores, Fincher again lost his The match produced a high stand-service and Sirdar went on to finish ard of play, several splendid rallies the game and match. being seen.
reached.
Had Fincher not been off-colour, the game would have bren
considerably closer. It would be un-
TSUI WAI-PUI THROUGH
finals at the expense of W. Sander, who obtained only one game in two sets.
Tsui Wal-pul, favourite for the fair to say that Hung fought a single-singles title, entered the quarter- handed battle; but at the same time, it could justly be sold that Fincher's support was not everything it should have been. Teddy was definitely the weak link and the Rumjohns, the One tacticians that they are, played
pon it.
HUNG SHINES
Almost throughout the match, Hung stood head and shoulders above the other three men on the court. At the net he had no equal, out-volleying even "H.D.", which la high tribute His smoshing too was in fine Indeed. order, and he obtained an angle to his overhead shots which none of the other three could emulate.
the
Ox-
Paul Kong, another entry from the C.R.C., also went into the last eight with a victory over a club-mate, F. H. Kwok,
The most dour struggle of the day was that between Leong Ping-chlu and S. W. Liang, both from the C.R.C. It was an Interesting match because of
the contrast in style. While Leong was strong in his fore- hand, Liang was weak; but whereas the former's backhand was not reliable, the latter's was extremely so.
Some of the railles were long but they were always interesting. The ma match went to three sets, and ended in a win for Leóng Ping-chiu. The loser was unlucky with some of his shots which either just failed to clear the net or went inches outside,
OPEN SINGLES
While Hung lost only one service in the course of the match, Fincher
·lost four out five. In fact, Fincher never seerned
happy during the whole of the encounter.
Notoriously slow starters as a rule,
Rumjahns
Scores: jumped into the best form right away and played tremely steadily throughout. Their volleying at times was reminiscent of
Tsui Wol-pul beat W. Sander 6-1, their best days and their driving was more accurate than has been the
Paul Kong beat F. H. Kwok 6-2, case for a long while, but their over-
0-2. play still remained their weak- head
Leong Ping-chiu beal S. W. Linng polat. With
both pairs taking the net at 6-4, 3-3, 0-2. the slightest opportunity, some fine volleying duels
witnessed. were Hung was seen 10 best advantage here
often scoring with splendid placements
net
G-0.
OPEN DOUBLES
S, A. and H. D. Rumjahn beat E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung 6-2, 7-5.
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
HOW GAMES WENT
The must interesting match to-day Fincher lost both his services in the will be the singles tie between W. C. first set and the Rumjahns took it Hung and George Choa in the second with the loss of bui iwo games. The round of the singles. The latter is second started on a promising note promising player, but it is doubtful for Fincher and Hung. They won whether he has progressed enough to the arst game and after the Rumjolinse any threat to Hung, who is play
won his ing very well at the moment. Some service for the first, time, and with fine play is assured.
had drawn level, Fincher
champion' und rune
adio”: Section of
They won the
S. A. and H. D. Rumjaka, in play against E. C. Fincher and W., C, tung to the quarter-finals of the Colony Tennis Doubles Championship on the Hongkong C. C. stand court yesterday. match by 6-2, 7-5, (Photo: Mee Cheung),
SCRAP CUP BONUSES
New Scale Inciting Players Turn Ties Into Money Making Racket
By Arbiter (Frank M. Carruthers)
The new scale Cup bonuses ought to be scrapped.
F. A. NEARS 75th
BIRTHDAY
- The Football Association will be 75 years old on October 28, and although it is not intended to celebrate the three-quarter centenary, until October 31, members are already `talking over plans for the form it will take.
One thing is certalk: they are go- ing to hold a banquet which will equal, if it does not eclipse, the still- green memory of the Jublice dinner feld in 1913.
Wherever two or three members of the F.A. are gathered together, Ideas, are sungested for the birthday party. One idea as yet. quite un- official--is a match between Great Britain and the Rest of Europe: a
composite team from the four home countries playing an international side of French, Czechs, Hungarians, Germans, Austrians, Dutch, Belgians. Scandinavians.
Islington Corinthians Back Again
Meeting South China This Afternoon
After spending three weeks In
The Football Association, although | Manila, the Islington Corinthians, the
and ten," is still growing.
It has passed its "three score years English football touring amateur team returned to Hongkong this morning by the Empress of Japan.
ROMANS KNEW IT
Playing on March 20 against an All-Manila eleven, led by Alex Boisserie, former Shanghai and Inter-
The game which has ramided nil over Europe and is gaining ground rapidly in America was only Brs formalised in 1863 in the Free- masons' Tavern, Great Queen Street, port siar, the Islington Corinthians There were few organisations at were beaten by three goals to bil their first defeat since January - 5, when SOCCOR that "christening" which has a tradition that extends when they lost to a Burma XI by i back to the Romans-Birg gained goal to nil.
official recognition.
There were only a handful of clubs The Islington will appear again present in 1863-the few who liked this afternoon in a return exhibition game as opposed to match against the South China A.A....... game.
To
the
London, Feb. 23,
To say to a player "There is £16 if you win this match" is simply an incitement to him to turn the ties into a money-making racket in which the spirit of the game is submerged in the fierceness of the conflict.
I say this deliberately after having been in contact with teams struggling and fighting with a desperation which I have never known before, and I do not believe there is a club who have been engaged in the late stages of the competition who are not conscious of the dangers which have been set up. ·
It is too inte to protest against the way in which clubs embark on their
CHINA'S
Cup conquests as a means to make Lawn Tennis extra money, but this is the first time that the players have been allowed to enter into the competition with the same opportunity of cash gain, and the underlying principle of the greatest event in the world is being undermined.
It was never intended that the Cup should have any tangible value. It is not worth more than £25, The honour of winning it was the prize. Players were happy and content with the medals they received as symbols in reaching the of achievement Final.
PAID BY RESULTS Now much more is at stake for the players. In addition to any honour
BIG DAY
AT NICE
Miss Hoȧhing. Beats Mme. Mathieu
By A. Wallis Myers
Nice, Feb. 19.
Grimsby Defeated On Own Ground
London, Mar. 29. Despite the advantage of playing on their own. ground, Grimsby lost to Sunderland to- day in the First Division of the English Football League by two goals to nil.Reuter,
more
and well for 12 resolutely
Miss Hoahing was equally they may win, they are invited to China captured all the limelight games. seize the chance to go after the at Nice to-day. First Kho Sin Kle firm and resourceful and, after sav
ing another match-ball she forged money, and it is not surprising that entered the final of the men's singles ahead and won her final game (the they have accepted it.
by a conclusive victory over Robert- 24th of the set) to love, Mmc. The footballer, in fact, has been son; then after a marathon
to Mathieu driving out in despniz
put in much the some position as the of two hours, little Gem finish the match.
boxer, paid by results and induced whose home is at Twickenham, as- to make the same calls on his com- tonished herself, parents and crowd bative physical forces. And football by defeating Mine. Mathieu, holder
of fight.
the South of France champion- a game, not I have not magnified the position ship. nor its dangers.
Yes-
MISS HOAHING WINS AGAIN Nice, Feb, 20, Miss Hoahing entered the final
after 03. Reacting As Hobble, the Charlton forward herto Mme. Mathieu had been to-day, defeating Miss Valerie Scott,
rullulesa conqueror of all young 8-6, A lay on the stretcher waiting to be
players on the Riviera Including terday, the Chinese girl opened un- taken to hospital with a broken leg. Senorita Lizano.
steadily and Misa Scott's clever it was remarked, in an uttempt to The Chinese girl, in her 17th year, angled volleys carried her to 5-1. cheer him, "Never mind, Harold, you won 6-4, 1-0. 13-11. This was The English girl then made a 50- are still on the bonus." At that time Mme. Mathieu's first hard singles quence of errors and Miss Hoahing Charlton were beating Aston Vilin, match this year. She has
F.A. RESPONSIBILITY
She has recently won five successive games, subsc- recovered from jaundice. Even so quently controlling the match by Mme. Mathieu was the geme of dipping drives.
Miss Wheeler won the other semi- Can there be any doubt from the Miss-Hoahing, by ubiquitous court- Anal,
steadiness and determination until
beating Mile. Welvers, 6-4. remark, though it was made light- beartedly, that the barius is the covering and extraordinary preci 2-6, 6-4. It was the first time the slob, virtually drained her stamina. American had shown her home form player's obsession?
I would, however, make it clear 1 The Chinese girl, by playing mixed and it was Mile, Welvers arst re do not imply play in the game at doubles with hard-hitting men dur, verse in four tournaments. Highbury was in any way unfair. in the winter, has gained pace on What is the position of the Foot-her service and drive and although ball Association in the matter? It still tentative overhead, owing to
small stature,
ture, offers is their competition, but they did not
no loophole in Institute the bonus system. They her defence. have always said "The finances of
BEAUTIFUL FOOTWORK the clubs and the game are no con- She was particularly adroit in cern of ours. The clubs (meaning the League) must settle these for themselves."
But it is their responsibility to see that: nothing shall happen to injure the competition.
Mathieu's many
Elimer beat Medicin to challenge Kho Sin Kle for the men's title to-
morrow.
FRENCH TITLE FOR MISS SAUNDERS
Paris, Feb. 20. anticipating Mme.
Miss Jean, Saunders (Great Bri- drop-shots. Her beautiful footwork (tain) and K. Schroeder (Sweden) alded the efficient reply. In handling won the French covered courts mix- the French champion's drives sheed doubles titles here to-day, beating showed discretion, not attempting Mile. Barbler .and J. Lesueur to volley, but racing back to renew (France) by 6-0, 6-3 in the final. à driving rally. The third set had crises for both; it was the stub
In the final of the women's doubles Miss Saunders and Mile. Barbier lost 1-6, 6-4,
I think, too, that the League clubs will be bound to review the position, for there has never been a season bornest bout ever seen at Nice. to Miles. Pannetler and Leballly, 6-1, when their own matches` have been Mme, Mathieu led 5-4 and had so plainly subordinated to the Cup-three match-balls on "Miss Hoshing's ties through the attitude of the service. Each time by cool, gallant players towards them.
retrieving tho Chinese girl- forced If men are to get three times. on back-hand errors At 6-0 Mino. much from a Cup-tio as a League Mathieu,
apparently exhausted, match nothing else is to be expected. served two double-faults, giving Miss
Hoaring, the
STEEL, COULSON DANCE ARRANGED
scrutable a ever Miss Hoahing reached -10-16. Two match-balls and perving to her dialracted opponent "the" neuli was there to pluck, but sp-
the men's angles when Y. Petra, the There was a surprise in the final of
favourite for the title, by 9-7, 7-0, young French player, boat Schroeder,
3-0, 8-6~~Reuter.
ARMY BOXING
The Army Novioos Individuai
parently "scong-conscious for the frst Boxing Finals which are to be held at time, Miles Eldaling threw away in Murray Barracks on Thursday,
The armual Steel, Coulson Billiards great chance by serving a double- | March 31, will now begii et 9 pm. and Snooker League dance will be fault and hero Avertised. There will also be severn! nervously, mistiming and not at 8 pm. as previously, 16, held in the Ching Fides, Theatre en delve.in Wednesday, April, 0, from 6.30;pm:
Wow the Captain 101 Uway Adamion, wil 888-mh unexpected reprieve gave chitation, boat during the eval
thew heart, and energy. A chara
made-for
the
30,000 people.
Even so late as 1800, a great match whom they beat in the first encoun would draw
between 20,000 and, ter by 1-0. The game will be played And now an ordinary at Caroline Hill, starting at 5.13 p.m.
The
the League match can attract twice as
tourists will sail on mony, and the record crowd for a Empress of Japan on Friday, April 1, match in Great Britain is 140,647. for Honolulu. From there they will What wonder that the FA. is to go to the United States and Canada have a really big birthday party?
BADMINTON
TRIPLE
PLAY-OFF
Chinese "Y" To Meet University
This Evening
With three teams tied in top place, a triple play-off is now necessary to decide the championship of the "A" Division Badminton Lengue,
before returning to England.
A match will be played against Shanghal en route. The Shanghai F.A. is now busy making prepara- tlons for the visit and trials being held to pick the best team available.
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PLENTY OF ROOM AVAILABLE AT · CAROLINE HILL
We have been naked to point out that the public need not be afraid of failing to secure seats at Caroline Hill this afternoon for the return football match between the Islington Corinthians and South China Athletle Association.
There is plenty of room available. This evening at Talkoo R.C., the University and the Chinese Y.M.C.A. and the seats are being offered at the attractive prices of $1.50 and $1. will participate in the first match.
In the two matches played between It is hoped that the football-loving the two teams in the League, each|public of the Colony will turn out in
court, the full force to give the Corinthians won once on its own
y by 8-3 and the under-rousing forewell. " by "8-1
The University would appear to
The tourists arrived from Manila
several morning,
suffering
have the mare well-balanced side, this
and in P. K. Hul and K. L. Yong from the effects of a rough passage,
I
a pair fully capable of taking three and others from minor. injuries re-.
the games. Furthermore
Chinese celved while in Manila. However,
y have a weak third pair.
It is expected the Corinthians will be On the whole a victory for the able to turn out a very powerful
combination. this afternoon. undergraduates is indicated.