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THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE
1938.
CHINESE R. C. NOT
CHINA A.A.
EXTENDED BY SOUTH
DROP ONLY ONE Edrich Completes Thousand Runs In May
SET TO KING'S
PARK RIVALS
THREE TENNIS TIES IN “A” DIVISION LEAGUE
(By "Abo")
Never at any stage was the match in the First Division of the Hongkong Tennis League between the Chinese R.C. and the South Chinn A.A. yesterday at Causeway Bay anything more than a mero knock-up for the home players. The teams were far from being evenly-matched, and the final result, eight sets to one against South China, was cloquent testimony of the superiority of the CR.C.
was
As to be expected, Tsui Wai-put | opportunities of winning the set, but
falled at the crucial points. and Willie Hung, holders of the hardcourt doubles championship of The success of Burnett and Crow- Hemedios ford against Gosate and the Colony, were the most impressive CR.C. pair. Though Hung
was a big flip for the visitors and proved to be the deciding set of the Buffering from tennis elbow-he was
his
match. with
right elbow he was able to give the
The
extremely winners played Chincas Davis Cupper plendid support in all departments of the well and were value for the points. Bame with Ane placements. Recreio's third failed to settle down volleying locked its usual sling but otherwise he seemed to be playing his normal gaine.
the Tsul Wai-pul seldom k
He scored
poluts Kane seriously.
forrcourt, simont u will from the and in one game against Wong Fuk- nam and K. H. Li served with such devastating effect that he had four "area" in a row.
were
The next best C.R.C. patr
They Paul Kong and Tsul Yun-pul. alse were never troubled by any of the opposing combinations and took Her three mets quite comfortably
WEAK SMASHING
10 Ko-imi and Lee Wai-long, the always have illed pair, did not things their own; but if they did not tho treat the South Chinn pairs In
their same cavalier fashion as did team-mates, their steadiness and fine retrieving powers were compensating factors. Hand either He or Lee been degree of able to smash with any soverity, they would have got through far more easily than they actually did. As it was, they failed to "kill" the most inviting of John and allowed their opponents to retrieve shots which should have been put away This was for winners every time.
when they particularly noticeable ployed Chan and Shu.
pairs None of the South Ching
to have seriously could be sold extended the Brst two C.I.C. pairs,
Shu and J.
piny Albert Chan pluckily, especially the former, who made some very fine recoveries, and their set against Lee and to wag n But attacking shots just reward.
were lacking. A promising South were
К. H. China
player Possessing a pleasing style, he often outplayed even Tsu Wal-pul Willie Hung with crisp volleys and drives down the side-lines. Only a little more experience is needed to bring him to the front rank,
was
Kave
LI.
and
An
in beating the latter's This is the
CLOSE TUSSLE Kowloon Cricket Club excellent performancs Club de Recreio on courts by the odd set. first time for several seasons that the K.CC. have Laken league points from the Recreio.
The match was bitterly contested. The visitors led 2-1 after the first round, but the teams were three-all at the end of the second stage, K.C.C. finished strongly winning two of the remaining three sets. They should lave won the third; for Guest and anci Gray were leading Remedios
severni Gonsalves 5-3, and had
It!
to play their customary game, Remedios and Gonsalves oftain shore. winning all three sets.
CET K.C.C. By tal victory.
likely 2020 the mos! indicated
CH.C. for the chollengers of the championship.
INDIANS FALTER How much S. A. and H. D. Rum- Jalan Incan to the Indians in thel: tennis engagements was demonstrated once again yesterday when the Soo- kunpoo players met the Hongkong C.C. Normally, the Indians should best the Club team, but with 11. D. Rumjohn still away from the stle
I.C.
he is just recovering from inumps it was an entirely different propost- tlus altogether. Playing on the town ground, the Indians were beaten by 5 sets to 3%, thus jeopardizing their chances of challenging the Chinese Furthermore, it would appear that the Indluns made a mistake in their 5. A. Ismail, who played in pairings. the "A" Divialon throughout last year, was given his chance, but did not success of his partnership make
"SA." As events turned out, with the Indians would probably have hat
better chance had he played to- gether with A. H. Madar. This would have meant leaving two original pairs
A. R. Minu and I. M. A. Razack They took two sets.
THE WINNER
of the
BRITISH AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Played throughout with the
SPALDING
TOPFLITE GOLF BALL
Sweden Eliminated
By Yugoslavia.
Zagreb, May 31. Yugoslavia, conquerors of Great Britain, defeated Sweden by three matches to one in the quarter-final of the European Zone in the Davis Cup com- petition.Reuter,
Bowls
SPLENDID MATCHES PLAYED
Close Tussles In Open Pairs
Severni mure matches in the first round u! the Open Pairs Bowis Colony were Chongalowship of the decided yesterday.
were
On the Kowtoon B.G.C. green, the And N.P two doctors, C.W. Lum Karanjin, defeated Y. Ablus and II. After leading by Cutting by 21-19.
nearly defeated 16-10 on the 15th head, Lum and Karanjia Abbos and Gitting scored on all the remaining heads, and at the end of hend WHS the 21st the scores were dead-locked
19-10. An extra
this end, the necessary, and in medless registered a two.
Ave,
J. F.
Scoring a six and a Ribeiro and f. J. Basto won comfort- ably against F. Broadbridge and W. A three on the W. Hirst by 20-11. last head enabled the latter pair to reach double figures.
A.
F.V.V. Ribeiro and H. A. Alves were never seriously extended by J. Spary. who L. Stephens and
With scored only on seven heads.
eightt: 12 shots from four heads, the winners took a lead of 14-3 on the
went further head, and thereafter ahead. They finally won by 32-14.
A. Steven and Dr. J. A. R. Selby bent A. Calmon and H. G. Copper by started 22-15. Steven and Selby well and were 7-0 after the Arst three heads. They kept their lend and at one stage were 18-4. Calman and
somewhat. Cooper recovered were unable to close the gap.
bul
·BRADMAN'S SPORTING GESTURE TO YOUNG MIDDLESEX BATSMAN DECLARES AUSTRALIAN INNINGS EARLY
London, May 31.
Rain interfered with the County Cricket. Championship to auch
an extent that several matches had to be abandoned.
The Australlans drew with Middle- sex at Lord's. In this match, young Edrich, one of the most promising batsmen in the country, completed tils thousand runs in May. This performence was made possible by
fine gesture on the part of Don Bradman, the Australian captain, who declared his side's innings 20 minules from time to enable Edrich to score the ten runs which he needed to take his total for the season to four figures.
Only one County match was deeld- ed. Somerset beating Northants at Frome by three wickets.
A. R. Gover. the Surrey Last bowler, returned the best bowling Agures of the County Championship Worcester. In programme against
ho took the latter's first innings, seven wickets for 50 runs, and when Worcester went in bat ogain, he captured all the seven wickets which his fell for 35 runs. In spite of brilliant bowling, Surrey only toult points on Brst innings.
by rain.
MIDDLESEX ▾. AUSTRALIANS The match between Middlesex and was left J. II. Finglelor, the Australian op ening batsman, seen in play against the Australluns at Lord's
He is watcht-
drawn. The game had only two days Worcestershire in the tourists opening match in England, ed by his captain, Don Bradman, who scored 248, his third double century of play as Saturday was washed out The tourists won this match by an
In reply to the Australians total of 132, Middlesex scored 188, Deals against Worcestershire in England. Innings and 77 runs,
E.L. Compton hitting
85. up the McCormick,
Australian fast bowler, came off at Inst und took six wickets for 98 runs, while W. J. O'Reilly had four for 58.
SINGAPORE
No Late Inspiration PUGILIST For The Derby DISQUALIFIED
Their Majesties May Watch Classic
race
nnd
Sequel To Fight With Sholaeff
Singapore, May 24. London, May 31.
As a result of a meeting held Their Majesties the King
to-by the Boxing Board of Control Qucen are expected to watch
at last night Young Alde was dis- Derby classle was needed atmorrow's An extra head
qalified from boxing in Singa- Trikoo to decide the match between Epsom.
could pore for three months. It was F. Cheeseman and J. E. Henson, of
No last-minute Inspiration
and Kowloon B.C.C., and F. Kelly and
Police R.C. The be got out of to-day's racing except decided, however, that he F. Nolan, of the
Unton, since the Andre Schelaeff be paid their scores were tied at 18-18 after the perhaps Scottish 21 heads, and the Police players French importation Michoumy, from
won the Craven Purses in full.
was decided to hold the took a two at the extra head. This the same stable,
the Aldo- was one of the most exciting matches Plute.
meeting following played to date in the tournament,
On the same green, W. Hodges and A. Brooksbank defeated A. Warr and J. Cook by 19-17. The latter led 6-0 at the end of the fourth head, but their opponents improved gradually.
A. R. Minu and I. M. A. intact. Razack took two sets yesterday, and S. A. Rumjahn and Omar Ruijahn might have taken three and they re- mained together; their form against the United Services R.C. a fortnight before justifles this bellet.
It
tourists de-
Going in again, the
for two wickets. clared at 114 Fingleton mode 32, Bradman 30 no! out and Badcock was dismissed for a "blob."
Bradman
declared the Australian innings 20 minutes before close of play, probably to give Edrich a chance to get his 1,000 runs in May. Needing only ten runs. Edrich was 20 not out in Middlesex's score of 21, for none in the second innings.
CAMBRIDGE. ARMY
which
At Cambridge, the Light Blues drew with the Army.
Cambridge scored 168 and 79 for
of declared one, while the Army hit up 387 for eight wickets Packe scored 176.
WORCESTER v. SURREY
took AL Kidderminster, Surrey
Innings
from Arst on Worcestershire.
Surrey scored 192 and 101 (Perks
D. R. Wilcox Captains "Rest" Toam
London, May 31.
D. R. Wilcox, the Essex cap- tain, will captain the "Rest" team in the Test trial to be held at
to- Lord's commencing morrow, taking the place of G. O. B. Allen, who is indis- posed. Reuter,
TRIANGULAR
ATHLETIC CONTEST
Berlin, May 31. It is announced that Germany, Italy und Japan will participate in an athletic contest at Tokyo Osaka next November.
and
German is dispatching a team of 45 athletics-United Press.
Barney Ross Favoured To Win
New York, May 31. Barney Ross, holder, and Henry Armstrong, his negro challenger, wiil meet at the Madison Square Garden Bowi to-night to contest the world's wellerweight boxing championship.
Ross weighs 142 pounds and Arm- strong is 133 lbs. 12 oz..
The weather is moderately chilly. At the moment, Ross is a 7-5 Invourite to win--United Press.
Sussex at Chesterfield was abandoned owing to rain.
At Nottingham, rain also interfered with play and the match between
and Hampshire was abandoned.
Gordon Richards, the champton-
counted out replied with 132 (Gover seven for jockey, riding for the first ilme dur Shelaeff fight last Friday, in six for 38), and Worcestershire
of the first 50) and 63 for seven. Gover took Notts a minute for the within ing the week, failed even to get a which Alde was
all Worcester's seven wickets for 35 place, not auguring well
gong- chances of Pasch, the favourite.
SOMERSET . NORTHANTS At Frome. Somerset
Although showery, dull and windy weather prevalls, it is expected that Downs nevertheless will thronged.-Reuter.
the
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The blow which felled Alde, did not appear to be, in the opinion of some of the members of the Board, severe enough to cause a knockout.
two
WOODGATE STAKES
It was thereupon decided to with- London, May 31. hold the purses and call a special Quarteroon, an 8/1 bet, won the meeting, to discuss whether the light Woodgate Stakes to-day,
from was "arranged" between the Bosley, 7/1, by a neck and Royal boxers and whether Shelnett's finall But Omar Rumjahn was teamed Mascot, 0/2, was third two longtha blow had sufficient power to put his up with A. H. Madar, and together behind. Ten hores ran-Reuter. they obtained only one set. S. A. Rumjahn and Ismall could take only half.
The Hongkong C.C. victory was due to the splendid ploy of G. W. Sewell and H. Owen Hughes, who won all their matches. H. J. Armstrong and F. Harrison did very well to take a set and a half, and T. A. Pearce and W. Sander completed the dis- comfiture of the Indians by beating O. Rumjahn and Madar.
Scores:
C.R.C.. S.C.A.A.
Changes Planned In Soccer Rules
Ball Must Be Out of Play
K. L. Ho and W, Y, Lee bent K. II. Li Before Game Can Stop
and F. N. Wong 6-2; lost to A. Chan and
J. Shu 5-7; beat H. K. 1o and P. Y. Cheng 0-2.
Important changes in the rules of P. Kong and Y. P. Teuf beat Id and Weng 0-2 beat Chan and Shu 0-3; beat football are to be considered by the International Football Board at their 1io and Cheng -0,
W. C. Hung and W. P. Taul beat Li meeting next month. and Wong 0-2: beat Chan and Shu 6-1; beat Jio and Cheng 0-9.
CLUB . INDIANS Hongkong Cricket Club beat Recreation Club 5%-9.
G. W. Sawell
Bud F.
Indien
Owen-Hughes
The chief alterations suggested by the Editorial Committee, appointed last year, are:
Add at the end of Law 2"If the
opponent down for the full count,
Boil Alde und Shelneff were em- phatic that the blow had suffelent power and was so placed, that any boxer would have been knocked out
Alde said it was the first knock- out he had received in more than 200 fights.
atter the meeting, Interviewed Alde told a Straits Times reporter that he would lodge on appeal, as it would be very difficult for him dur Ing his suspension as boxing was his only livelihood.
less than half an inch in diameter.
"Combined studs and bars may be worn provided the whole conforms to the general requirements of this law; bars and studs on the soles or heels shall not project more than half an inch and have all fastenings driven in flush with the leather or rubber.
the
Include in Law 12-"It In beat A. St. Minu and I. M. A. Razack ball is actually in play when normal opinion of the referee a player has 1-2; beat O. Rumiahn and A. 11. Madar time or half-time has expired, the been seriously Injured game shall 5-2: bea: 8. A. Itumjahn and 2. A. Ismall signal to termniate the game shall be stopped and the player moved I. A. Pearce and W. Eander lost to not be given until the ball has ceased as soon as possible from the field. Minu and Razack 3-0 lost to Ituninhin to be in play." and Madar 5-7: beat Ruinlaha and small
4-3.
it. Armstrong and F. Harrison lost to Minu and Razack 3-6; beat Rumjahn and Madar 6-31 drew with Rungahn and ismail 6-0.
KCC. v. RECREIO
Kowloon C. D. beat Recreio 0-4.
If a player is slightly injured game
shall not be stopped until the ball Insertion in Law 4A goni may has ceased to be in play.
be awarded by the refered if he be- leves a goal would have resulted
"A trainer shall not be called on had a player not interfered with the to the field of play to attend to any ball going into the net."
player who is able to go to the touch Delete Law 12 and substitute- or goal line for such attention. "A player shall not wear anyiking
"If a player is gulity of violent
dokano and Remedies lost which is dangerous. Boots must o, C. and Fincher 3-6 beat 4 conform to the following standard conduct the referee may suspend
P. Guest and B. A. Gray G-4 lost
G. C. Burnett and A. Crawford" -0,
All. bars and studs must be made of him from further participation in the
J. V. Remedios end. Consalves bent leather of soft rubber, nails driven game without previous caution."
Delete. sixth sentence in Law 17 Fincher and Fincher 6-3; boat Quest and Gray 7-8 beat. Burnett and Crawford in flush; bars be transverse and flat,
not less than half an inch in width and substitute-"If necessary the
1. A. Barros and C. A. Barrettó icat to and extend for the total width of time of play still be extended at Fincher and Fincher 3-0 lost to Get the boot; studs round in plan, nel- half or full-time to allow a penalty
nd Gray 2-4: lost to Burnell and Crather confcal nor pointed, and not kick
be taken."
ford 4-0.
runs.
defented
Northants by three wickets.
Northants scored 100 und 165, while Somerset had. 271 and 65 for seven.
ABANDONED MATCHES The match between Derby
and
Was
also
at No play was possible to-day
between Hull, where the match Yorkshire und Kent
being played. The game was abandoned. were Other matches abandoned
v. Leicester at Man- Lancashire
nt V. ESACX chester; Glamorgan Swansea: Gloucestershire v. War wickshire at Bristol.
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