THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18,
1938,
INDIANS BEAT UNITED SERVICES R. C. COMFORTABLY
SCORE 8-1
8-1 WIN IN "A" SECTION TENNIS LEAGUE GOLDMAN AND CLIFFORD NOT IN BEST FORM
(By "Abe")
Even if the Indian did expect to beat the United Services Recreation Club in the "A" Division of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis League at Sookumpoo yesterday, I am sure they had no idea that they would get through so easily. Taking the first six sots, they had clinched the issue by the end of the second round, and wound up by winning the encounter by eight sets to one.
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The United Services sent down comparatively week side to play their opponents. Apart from Lolly Gold- and Commdr. Clifford, the others dild not seem to be up to standard although E. Bradbury and D. C. Misra did twice lose their sets And with in the twelfth game. Goldman and Clifford both off their form, the visitors had little chance of Indians' three *winning against the Well-balanced pairs.
The court might have had some thing to do with the poor display of Goldman and Clifford. They were unfortunate to take a court in which bare patches appeared here and there. The ball also did not always bounce well for them. Nevertheless, they were not only off in their ground strokes, but they also showed a rur prising weakness in their volleying This and smashing.
particularly wns zoticeable in the case of Goldman, who made a number of mistakes overland-a phase of the game which he is usually so good.
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if "H.D." and Madar were to play as well this your as they did in 1036, the Indians will give the Cause way Bay club a good run for their money, especially if Minu and Razack can contribute one set.
Scores:
S. A. Rumjahn and Omar Rumjalin (1.R.C.) bent L. Goldman and ... Commdr, Clifford 6-2; beat J. F. L.. Smalley and G. E. R. Divett 0-3; beat E. Bradbury and D.C. Misra 7-5.
A. R. Minu and I. M. A. Razack (I.R.C.) lost to Goldman and Cilfford 4-6; beat Smalley and Divett 6-2; beat Bradbury and Misra 0-0.
H. D. Rumjahn und A. H. Madar (LR.C.) bent Goldman and Clifford
0; beat Smalley and Divett 6-1;: beat Bradbury and Misra 7-5,
K.C.C. WIN BUT ARE
NOT IMPRESSIVE
Weak opposition, rather than the brillance of the home team, allowed KCC to entertain and beat South Chinn A.A by eight sets to Generally speaking, the standard of play rarely rose above that of "B" Division.
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The visitors, electing to play strict appeared defensive tennis, seldom
Showing an improvement in the last set, they were the only U.S.R.C. pair to take a set. This they did against the Indans' third string, A. R.kely to extend the K.C.C. palts, and only in two sets did they hold their Minu and I, M. A. Razack, in the lost round after the issue had been own. Liu and Ho beat Guest and after the latter, had led 5-4 with Gray deckled.
Guest's service to follow, and Craw- Chan and Ip in the 12th game.
U
S. A. and Omar Kumjahın, who won three sets for the Indian R.C. In the "A" Division Tennis Leaguo yesterday against the United Servlees R. C. Omar, who is seen here making an overhead shot. has only recently returned from Tientsin where ho won many titles. He was co-holder, with II. D. Rumjahn, of the Ilongkong doubles title in 1924. (Photo: Staff Photographer).
Football
SAIGON TOURISTS
WIN AGAIN
Defeat Navy By 6-2
Playing the third of their series of matches in the Colony, the Salgon rootball players defeated the Royal six goals to two after being led two- nil at half-time.
One of the features of the match ford and Burnett only just "pipped" Navy at Causeway Bay yesterday by
In which 'H. D.
was, the manner Rumfahn and A. H. Madar polished off Goldman3. and Clifford in the recond round after they had been held to a long drawn-out set in the first by Bradbury and Misra, who were beaten by 7-6. Against Brad- bury and Misra, Rumjahn and Madar, socmed uncertain whereas against Goldman and Clifford their strokes wore more decisive. Rumfahn volleyed with something like his old power.
Although "H.D." and Madar also won all their three sets, perhaps the
The Finchelr brothers valled through three sets for easy wins, and the other encounters, the winners were not unduly extended.
Nevertheless the K.C.C. will need to play more impressively against the stronger sides if they are to be count ed in the championship quest.
Scores:
E. C. Fincher and E. F. Fincher (K.C.C.) beat A. Chan and C. P. Ip 0-2; beat K. F. Liu and H. K. Ho 6-1; beat W. H. Ho and P. Y. Chang 6-1.
G. C. Burnett and A Crawford
Once again, the visitors played from the aplendid football. Apart first half when they appeared rather uncertain, their speed and bail-con- deserved. victory was well trol featured their game again, and their There was no doubt which was the superior team, especially in the lat ter of the game.
soundly.
Olympic Dates Now Fixed
Brussels, May 17, The Olympic Games execu- tive Committee has fixed the Olympic dates from September 21 to October 8, 1940, at Tokyo.--Reuter.
Baseball
NEW YORK GIANTS RECOVER
Rain Washes Out Three Games.
New York, May 17, The forward line maved well to-
rings round the While a full programme was carried gether and made Navy defenders. All five took shots through In the National Baseball the opportumlly League, three matches were washed a goal whenever S. most consistent Indian pair were (K.C.C.) best Chan and Ip 7-0; beat oTered, and by doing so, gave a les-out by rain in the American sec A. Rumjahn and Omar Rumjalin.
son to local forwards on how and New York Giants made a recovery The latter is inclined to be slow now, Liu and Ho 6-1; beat Ho and Chang when to shoot. The defence played by beating Chicago Cubs by 6-5, St. but his shots are well-placed and his 6-0,
Louis Cardinals nosed out Brooklyn slice will trouble all but the more A. E. P. Guest and S. A. Gray
Ouly Vinning and Wright in the Dodgers by 2-1, the Boston Braves experienced players. Yesterday he (K.C.C.) beat Chan and Ip 6-2; lost gave Sirdar every support.
to Liu and Ho 5-7: bent Ho and Chang Navy attack created any impression blanked out the Pittsburgh Pirates as ut all, though the line started off the result of Shoffner's fine pitching, But most pleasing to the Indians 6-2.
quite well and gave the side a two- and Cincinnati Reds defeated Phila- H.K.C.C. v. C.R.C.
nil lend. The was the good work of Minu Razack, a new combination. Ther partnership was more or less n gamble; however, it is likely that they will remain together after the
Tsu Yun-pus and Paul Kong 0-0 lost to put the tourists on level terms with splendid show they put up yesterday. w. C. Hung and Ho Ko-lau 3-0.
T. A. Pearce and W. Sander lost to two quick goals, Manh gave them the SIDE STRENGTHENED
Tsui and Lee 1-8; lost to Trul and Kong lead with two beauties, and Tanh How the Indians will fare against 10: beat Hung and fo 6-4. the Chinese RC. Is dimeult to say drew with
II. 3. Armstrong and F. V. Harrison Toul and Lee 6-0; loat to The inclusion of Omar Tumjahn has and Kang 30; lost to lung and strengthened the side somewhat, ando 3-8.
and
The Hongkong Cricket Club Iost, Vinning and Cool were scored by delphia Phillies by 13 runs to one.
to the Chinese R. C. 21⁄2-0.
I. Owen Hughes and G. Bowell beat
In the only match played in the American League, Cleveland Indluns Ven beat Philadelphia Athletics by 5-1.
Scores:
In the second-half, however, the Taui Wai-pui and W. T. Lee 1-5: lost to Navy defenders were over-run.
and Bong completed the rout.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
I. H. E.
5 12 0
0 10 L
Navy Woolford; Naughton, Mar-Chicago riott; Webster, Dixon, Roper, Spiller, New York Cooke, Vinning. Wright and Hunt.
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(Murty homered for the Cubs) Saigon. Tai
Bach, Palih Danh; Minh, Quang Bonk, St Louis Von and Tanb,
GOING TO MANILA
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
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0
0
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(Shoffner pitched for the Braves).
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As already announced, the Saigon Boston team will continue their tour to Manila. They have been invited to make the trip by the Philippines Cincinnati Athletic Federation.
Philadelphia
(Frye homered for the Reds), AMERICAN LEAGUE
GILLINGHAM
| RE-ELECTED TO
THIRD DIVISION
But Fate Of Walsall
Still Undecided
London, May 11. Gillingham, which finished at the bottom of the Southern Section of the Third Division, will continue to play in the League next season as a result
RAIN INTERFERES WITH COUNTY CRICKET GAMES
London, May 17.
Rain interfered with the programme of matches in the County Cricket Championship to-day and prevented several from arriving at a decision.
The only matches won outright were by Lancashire against Essex (the match finished yesterday), Derby against Surrey and Sussex against Notts.
Waller Hammond, playing in hla first season as an amateur, continues to be in fine baiting form. Against Yorkshire he hit up another century of 124, In the same match, Herbert Sutcliffe, the veteran batsman, scored his first century of the season, making 110.
DERBY. SURREY
At Chesterfield, Derbyshire defeat- ed Surrey by 112 runs.
Derby scored 235 and 210, while Surrey replied with 150 (Mitchell T for 40) and 174 (Townsend 7 for 57).
GLOUCESTER ♥. YORKSHIRE
At Gloucester (Wagon Works' Ground), Gloucestershire won points on first Innings from Yorkshire,
Yorkshire scored 200 (H. Sutcliffe 110), and Gloucester replied with 428 for 9 declared, W. R. Hammond hit- ting up another century of 124.
Yorkshire had scored 58 for no wicket when stumps were drawn.
NOTTS. SUSSEX At Nottingham, Sussex defeated Nottinghamshire by on innings and
71 runs.
Sussex declared at 478 for seven wickets, Jim Parks contributing 160 and Cox 101., Notts scored 231 and In the follow-on were dismissed for 176, J. Cornford took five wickets for 40 runs in Notts' second innings, WARWICK v. GLAMORGAN
of their re-election.
The fate their companions ini At Birmingham, Glamorgan took distress. Watsail, however, is still arst innings points from Warwick- undecided, as they tied with Ipswich shire. Town, a new team, in two separate votes,
In the first the two teams tied with 11 votes each, and in the second each secured 10.
The final decision now rests with the annual meeting of the Football League, which will take place on May 30.
Gillingham secured with 18 votes.--Router.
re-election
Warwickshire made 215 (J. C. Clay 5 for 50) and 178 (Clay 4 for 81, Mercer 4 for 51), and Glamorgan replied with 222 (Hollies 0 for 81) und 142 for three.
CAMBRIDGE, NORTHANTS At Cambridge, the Light Blues drew with Northants.
Cambridge scored 209 and 370 for seven declared, P. A. Gibb making Northants 141 and Thompson 08.
Business Comes First
London, May 9.
C. F. Walters, the Wor- cestershire cricketer, has an- nounced that he is retiring from first-class cricket. He gives as his reason that fur- ther participation would pre- judice his business career.
Walters was captain of both Worcestershire and England and made a success of both. He is an opening batsman who has played valuable innings in Test cricket.
were dismissed for 168 in their first Innings, and in the second they had 172 for four wickets when rain inter- tered..
HAMPSHIRE ~, LEICESTER At Southampton, Leicester beat
Hampshire made 221, and in reply Hampshire on first innings.
(C. S. Dempster 110, Boyes 5 for 62): Leicester declared at 288 for eight Hampshire had scored only 64 for
wickets when
two
drawn.
stumps
were
M.C.C. AUSTRALIANS There was no play to-day in the match between the M.C.C. and the Australians owing to rain.
Australia 502 (Bradman -270); M.C.C. 214 (RES. Wyatt 84 not out) and 87 for one.
OXFORD ▼. RAJPUTANA Entertaining a Rajputana XI, the Dark Blues declared at 364 for six wickets. The visitors had 108 for avo. at close of play-Reuter.
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and won only ono set (Photo: Staff Photographer).
To-day's Tennis Programme
The following is the programme of maiches in the "B" Division of the Tennis League to-day:
Chinese R.C. v. Civil Service C.C. Club de Recreio v. Craigengower C.C.
Kowloon I.T.C. v. Hongkong C.C. Kowloon C.C. v. University. Indian R.C. v. South China A.A.
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(Troisky homered for the Indians). -Reuter,
TWO GOLF SURPRISES REGISTERED
Miss Anderson And Miss Pam Barton Beaten
:
London, May 17. Two surprises were registered to-day in the third round of the British Women's Golf Championship now being played at Burhham, Somerset,
Miss Jessie Anderson, the holder of the title, was beaten one up by Mrs. R. Peel, of Haddingtonshire, Scotland, while Miss Tam Barton, a former holder, was badly defeated by Miss G Tierman of Ireland by five and three.
Miss Madeline: Fyshe, runner-up" in the English championship Inst year, beat Miss Glorio Minoprio, the ane-club golfer, by four and three,~~ Reuter.
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