BOWLS TEAMS START WITH OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK
CRAIGENGOWER
AND RECREIO ARE FORTUNATE
KOWLOON B.G.C. APPEAR VERY STRONG ON PAPER
(By "Abc")
Until comparatively recent years, the game of Lawn Bowis had been looked upon in Hongkong as exclusively an old men's gamo; bat ideas, like most other things, have changed, and the young people do not now point with fingers of scorn at those of thom who find pleasure in rolling a few woods in the cool of a sum- mer evening.
Bro re-
As a matter of fact the sport has If few changes will be seen in the now become one of the most popular Recreio team, even fewer games in the Colony during the ported from the Craigengower C.C. suirmer months. Old and young where the three skips, U. M. Omar, alike can now be seen getting a bit 33, W. Bradbury and R. Basa scom of practice in readiness for the 1938 to be fixture. The team will be official season which commences on built around these three. I have not Saturday, April 30.
seen their selections. yet, but one needs hardly be told that most of the old people will be bark again.
As was the case last year, three divisions have been organised in the League, with eight teams in each. For
GOOD ON PAPER
the Orst time, the automatic Quite often a team which looks ayatem of promotion and relegation, extremely strong on paper does not approved by the annual generát | come up to expectations. But if meeting last year, now comes into any team ever appeara good enough force. Which means that the Hong-to win a championship, It is the kong Orst team, which finished Kowloon B.G.C.
F.C.
am only quoting| at the bottom of the First Division the words of one of their own men during the 1937 League campaign, when say that their team will be will now take part
art in the Second in "very formidable one." Whether Division, and the Indian R.C., who proves just as good practice as were champions of the Second Divi-It seems to be on paper remains to alon, have now been promoted to the be seen. First; and the Kowloon C.C., which Anished fast in the Second Division, Ko down to the Third, and the Civil Service C.C., Brst in the Third, now play in the Second,
of
the
The composition divisions is now as follows:
three
FIRST DIVISION Club de Recreio, Craigengawer 0.0., Kowloon Bowling G.C., Civil Service C.C., Kowloon C.C., Kowloon Dock R.C., Police R.C. and the Indian R.C.
SECOND DIVISION
O.C.. Craigongower
Talkoo
BC Hongkong Football Club "A", Hong Long Football Club "T", Club de Recreio and Police R.C.
Amongst those who are likely to turn out for them during the 1930 season are R. P. Phillips, last year with the Civil Service C.C., A. Mac- farlane and A, Hyde-Lay, doth with the Hongkong F.C. last season, and A. J. Hall, former champion of Shanghat. If I am not mistaken. Hall was Shanghai champion in 1936 and 1037. In all probability he will be turning out for the Kowloon B.G.C.
with
the team
Furthermore, R. Duncan, a former champion of the Colony who was Civil Service C.C., Kowloon BG.C.away in Australia last year is now
back
again. His inclusion as skip should strengthen
considerably. Look out, Hecreto and Craigen. Rower C.C.!
The "baby" of the First Division will be the Indian R.C., who now play second time in the history of the in the premier section for the Club. After winning the Second Division championship in 1935, it will be recalled, they went up to
the In First Division they scored several meritorious vic- tories on their own green,
THIRD DIVISION Craigengower C.C., Kowloon F.C. Kowloon C.C.. Hongkong Football Club. Kowloon Tong R.C.. Royal Mongkong Yachi Club, Club
Preston North End's Cup Final Team
to
de
London, April 26. The
team
represent Preston North End in the.Cup Final against Huddersfield at Wembley on Saturday will be as follows:
Holdcroft: Gallimore, A. Beattle; Shankly, Smith, Batey: Watmouth, Mutch, Dougal, R. Beattie and O': Donnell.Router,
1030.
Though
failed to win a single away ZACY
and generally were
class below the standard of other teams except per- haps the Taikoo R.C. This season! The Sookunpoo players hope to do better. And there is no reason why Incy should not.
SAME PLAYERS
The successful hockey team of the 5th Baitalion, 8th Rajputana Ristes, who won the Large Unit Area Hockey Championship recen y by beating the Royal Scots by two goals lo one at Sookunpuu, (Photo: Mee Cheung).
Chinese Tennis Stars At Bournemouth
London, Apr. 26. Two Chinese tennis players figured prominently in the se- cond round of the Bourno- mouth championships to-day. One was beaten but the other went through to the third round.
J. H. Ho was unsuccessful against M. D. Deloford, and was defeated in four sets after winning the opening one with- out conceding a game.
He lost by scores of 0-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.
Kho Sin-kie, the foremost Chinese exponent of the game, beat a. formidable op- ponent in H. G. N. Loe, the English Davis Cup player, in straight sets. He won by 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, thus giving further proof of his improvement. →→→→ Reuter.
A Future Tennis Star
RUMJAHN AND TSUI MEET FOR THE THIRD TIME
(By "Abo")
For the third time, H. D. Rumjahn, the holder, and Tauí yun- pui will meet on the stand court of the Hongkong C.C. this afternoon to contest the right to play Tsui Wai-pui in the final of the Colony Tennis Singles Championship.
Failing light prevented each of that it will be completed even if it
meetings their two previous
from goes to five sets. But it will be an I reaching a decision. On the first ironicnl twist of fate if it finishes in
occasion, Rumjahn won the first_two, threel sets, only to be pulled back, and the match
was left unfinished with the scores at sets ali
two
and four games
all.
In their second encounter, Tsui was leading by two sets to one with score in the fourth set standing at 8-8 when a halt was called:
the
Thus it will be seen that the two
contestants are very evenly-matched Tsui everything considered. Whe definitely has better strokes, he is not yet Rumjahn's equal in courtcraft and adaptability
It is more than probabe that when the two
players take the court to-day, they will find the ground still soft trom recent ruins. If this is sv. I cannot help thinking that Rumjohn will start with an advantage. With his greater experience, he should be able to turn these conditions to suit himself. On the other hand, Taul ilkes a firm ground and may not re- lish
having to run around on a slip- pery surface.
Nevertheless, their two previous matches have proved that it would By Stanley N. Doust
be unsafe to prophesy the winner. They have more or less the same
There is so little to choose between side which did so well last year.
them that the alightest falling-off on London, Mar, 25. Throughout the course of the season,
Jean Nicoll. the 15-years-the part of one will almost be certain they played only 14 men in all- two reserves coming in
on rare old Harrow girl, fully extended Mrs. to let in the other.
Spectators are reminded that the occasions. It was because they could! M. R. King, captain of the British
in the quarter encounter will sort at 4 p... to ensure
Miss
field the same rinks week after week! Wightman Cup teasingles in the
ful
was
eyes
PASCH IS A FIRM FAVOURITE
For Two Thousand Guineas Race
London, Apr. 28. Pasch remains a firm favourite for the Two Thousand Guineas, one of the classic races of the English turf. The latest call-over is as follows:
3/1
Pasch ( and o)
6/1 Port Marnock (†, and 6.) 100/15 Tahir (t. and ò.) 100/12 Mires (t. and D.)
17/2
Scottish Union (t. and o.)
(o), 100/7 (#)
100/B Ram table (0)
100/6 - 100/6 Lohengrin (0)
20/1
Bafano (t, and o.), 20/1 Pacollus (0), 25/1 (t) 25/1 Paris II (0)
25/1 Pound Foolish (0)
Glenloan (0)
25/1 Caerlopile (0)
25/1 Complon (0)
33/1
33/1 Maglo Circle (0)
33/1
50/1
68/1
Bland Star (0) Seventh Wonder (0) Caveman (0)
100/1
Scaraben (0)
100/1
Tyramlag (0)
--Reuter.
that they probably were so success Herga Club, Harrow, open lawn ten-
Anal of the women's
her chief fault was that she overdid This year, they will not have the nis tournament yesterday.
Miss Nicoll lost 6-4; 1—6, 3-6, as the drop shot return of the service. services of A. H. Rumlahn, a very
Ske this
won the first set, but then useful lead, and A. O. Madar, who was expected, but so well did
No. 3 to A. R. Dullah. The haired child, with the bluest of Mrs. King took command. She out- Recreio and Hongkong Eleckio B.C. former cannot now find the time to that after the match nobody praised be tiring, and
and modest demeanour, play drove her opponent, who seemed to Miss Nicoli, like a It is much too early even to discuss
turn
out every Saturday, while the her more than Mrs. King, who said shrewd general, let the second set go the prospects of the clubs, but it latter has a a bad knee, which pre- would be of interest to most inwn vents him from playing as much as me, it was given a very hard after losing the first tour games,
"match indeed. What I liked about bowlers In the Colony to learn of he would like.
Misa Nicoll, revived, led by 3-2 in
AMENDED LIST the material at the disposal of each
Jean's game was the way she used the third set, and was 30-0 in the But the loss is counter-balanced her head as well as her racket." sixth game for 4--2 lend, but Mrs. tcam.
by the decision of E. ci Arcull,
London, Apr. 20. #n That is what struck me also-King made her effort, ran Miss Nicoll experienced bowler, to throw in his girl, who last September was
The following amendments to the too to a standstill, and won. lot with them. The inclusion of young to be allowed to enter the Men's Singles: Fourth Round C. E. list of probable starters in the Two Arculli should make a great deal of British Junior championship, mixed choy it. M. D. Deltard, 6-1, 6-1; 2. K
Melfroy be P. M. Davis, 6-4, 8-1 W. C Thousand Guineas are announced: difference to the
Perryman rides side;
Mugic as is his due
Circle, (19 her game like a veteran. She had Milliken Dt. R. W. Higgin. 6-3, 6-3; C Lowrey rides Campion, D. Smith the most experienced howler in the watched Mrs. King playing on Wed- M. Jones bt. E. J. David, 6-2, 6-8, 7-od. team, he will skip a rinic. How nesday and learned several things. r. James ut. Miss 6. Jatt, 6-3, 6-2 Miss ben, and Butchers rides Bland Star. Women's Singles: Fourth RoundMin rides Glenlaan, Herbert rides Scara- DA that of last year. Positional well he will do in the First Division Che was not to attack Mrs. King's K. E. Stammers Dt. Mrs. R. D. McKelvie Khan Bahadur, Golden Engle. changes there may be a few; but will depend on what players will be comparatively weak backband by 1. Bund: Mike M1. Feeley bi. Mrs. E. 8. Acarly all the same twelve players given him; but if he gets the neces- direct methods, but Arst to send re-
Law, God, G; Mrs. M. IL. King bt. Miri Jokice Day, Berwick and Eldon Hili 3. Nicoll, 4–6, 6–1; 6–3,
hnve
scratched.--Reuter. remain. This must be very hearten-sary support, there is little doubt turn wide to the forchand
In order Ing to the Sub-Committee as. t that he will hold his own.
to unmask the backhand corner, and means that stalwarta ke H. A. The other two skips ure more than then send the ball there. She also Alves, F. X. M. da Sliva, R. F. Luz, likely to be A. R. Dallah and. A. R. learnt that it was a wise policy to F. V. V. Ribeiro, L. F. Xavier, A. A. | Minú.
bring Mrs. King to the forecourt by Remedios, C. F. Remedios among Space does not permit me to deal means of a drop shot and then try others will be members of team with the rest of the clubs, but I hope to pass. which should do well again,
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As they were chempions last sen- won in the First Division, let us talk About the Club de Recreio first. 1 have been given to understand that the team to carry on the good work this season will be very much the
sarao
ACES
to do so in a future article.
HIGH
Humber
She did some good volleying, and
Why Warwick Dropped Wyatt: The Facts
By Geoffroy Soular
Stratford-on-Avon, Apr. 3. Ranked as one of the first five in modern cricket, R. E. S. Wyatt, former England Test team skipper, may never play again.
Here for the Arst time is the story "As captain," he told the com- of a man of 36 who refused to allow mittee, it is up to me not you." interference with his leadership of Last summer the committee, faced the Warwickshire County Cricket with a deßelt, decided to brighten team, who stood out against attempts up the game. They wanted the to jazz up the side's play.
players to jazz up the game with plenty of sixes and sensation.
To-day I talked to him In his new÷ ly acquired cottage, a 300-year-old blacksmith's forge converted into, an cak-beamed country retreat,:, S
"No," said Wyatt. "That is not the way to play cricket.”
He also objected to the way the committee wanted to coach the:
"I may play for Warwick or, Sur- younger players, and their attitude rey, and I may never play again," | to professionals.
he sáidgedale
Then it was said that Wyatt was
"In my position I can say and do unpopular with the pros-the men nothing," he added.
He championed, jaja
I talked to people who have been Diasanalon in the club grew. Wyatt behind, the scenes of Warwickshire was asked by the committee to re- club cricket during the las
last 18 sign. He refused, and then at the general meeting last week there was Wyatt with 18 years of f first-class a resolution: that the captain: should cricket bahind him, a member of the be dropped
a cou Tout Selection Commitiem rade it. The committee mid- plain, that he would stand, no interfer motion that Wyatt abould be re- ference with hir, handling of the tained. was carried" they would team and the method of play,EDRA, resign.
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A
SEARCH FOR PARTNER
FOR HUTTON TO
OPEN INNINGS
Problem Facing English Test Selectors
(By Geoffroy Simpson)
London, Mar. 21. Happy are the Australian cricketers, who sail to-day on the great Test adventure with an appointed captain in Don Bradman, a definito party-from which to choose an eleven, and no problems to worry them (they hope).
England's selectors have not even Sellers is a much-improved bats- begun their task, which looks the man. He mode 742 runs last sen- most difficult any committee has luad son, Robins made 774. In addition, to face, so hard up are we for bow- | Sellers is a wonderful fleld and à lers.
good leader.
Then
Perhaps it would be truer to say at the selectors have not begun work officially, for I fancy they have fairly good idea about the team and its captain.
n
I was told to me on Saturday by someone high up that Hutton, 21- years-old Yorkshireman, partner and prolege of Sutcliffe, is an automatic certainly for opening batsman.
the
Choice of the opening pair is wer- rying
scicctors. McCormick, Australia's Inst bowler, is very speedy for six overa. There is venom in his bowling then, and until he loses his edge of pace he is faster than anyone we have.
rellabic
We therefore require a pair to tackle McCormick. If Hutton is one, who is the other? From what I have been told I do not think Bar,
nett will be the man, even though he opened in the last series,
*LIKES FAST ONES
you may remember when Robins challenged Seliers to a special match at the Oval, after Yorkshire had beaten Middlesex for the cham- pionship, Sellers' tram romped home by an lunings and 115,
RETURN OF BROWN
If it in case of Allen or Robins, it is Robins I should pick. He played regularly through the season, and showed good batting and bowling, whereas Allen had only two matches.
However, Roblina's choler, so they tell me, is linked up with the selec- tion of a slow bowler. Lett-handed Verity is automatic, but another spinner is needed, and he may be Robins, Sims, his Middlesex team- matc,
or F. R. Brown, of Surrey.
Brown is unother who has been
practically out of cricket, but he will play regularly for Surrey this season, and if he strikes, form the selectors will be giving him close attention. able to produce an occasional unplay Brown resembles Robins in being
The tendency in well-informed cir- cles is to have Hardstoff, of Nolts, as Hutton's partner. 'Barnett is a great stroke player who would be very effective at No. 4 or 5.
Everyone
and has a speciality, Hardstaff's is fast bowling. He re- vels In it. The harder they come down. the more suited. Hardstaff seems to be.
There is no doubt that if we can find a strong first partnership we shall get the Australians worried. An English friend in Sydney writes that they must be worried already "or else cricket, must be nworrying game.
uble ball.
ASKED TO
TRAIN FOR DAVIS CUP
(By Stanley Donst)
a
The following players have been invited by the Lawn Tennis Assc- ciation
to go into training with view of possible selection. for the Davis Cup team:
"I was watching them leave Syd- ney, and though the oldest cricketer in the party is 32, four undeniably bald heads leaned over the rail when the good-bye handshakes were being D. W. Butler (28). E. J. Filby (21). made. They belonged to Chipperfield, C. M. Jones (28), D. McPhail (26) McCabe, O'Reilly, and Fingleton. R. A. Shayes (25), and F. H. D. Wilde And that other famous member, Don (27). Bradman, is getting thin on top."
HUTTON'S PARTNER?
In Yorkshire choice of Hutton will be acclaimed, but folk there have an iden that the men on whom this re- markable young man has modelled his play would be the best partner for him.
<
With Austin's retirement and C. E. Hare in the United States, I do not think the selection can be improved
upon.
Butler and Wilde will probably be our doubles pair. They are just the right oge doubles, which require more subtlety than singles, and are a well-tried team. They should do well in any company.
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Sutcliffe and Button, Yorkshire's Arst pair, opening for England? It is not inconceivable. The Pudsey "twins" had a great time lost sen- Shayes and McPhall are the best son, both topping 2,000 runs. When natural players of the six, but, os they were making a 315 stand against Britain cannot be expected to Lelcestershire I thought how silly it very for this year, it might be wiser was to talk of Sutcliffe as a man to play Filby, the youngest member, about to retire.
with
an eye on future teams. In The England captaincy still rests three years he ought to be one of the between G. D. Allen and R. W. V. best players in the world. Robins, though it puzzles me why Wilde is the only player of this Brian Sellers is not as well favoured, | team to have played in the Davis sceing that he captained Yorkshire të | Cup. He played in the doubles with a championship victory-and for the C.. R. D. Tuckey last year and did third time,
well,
Mof. (left); shown here is!
lif training he had Gvörre Jansen. This