Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
RUMJAHNS EXTENDED BY CHINESE PAIR
ENTERTAINING FARE AT YESTERDAY'S TENNIS
(By "Abe")
Entertaining fare was provided in the tennis cham- pionships of the Colony at the Hongkong C.C. yesterday when probably the best programme of matches to date was on view. Two doubles ties attracted the greatest attention and produced the best tennis, and though the Rumjahna' victory over F. H. Kwok and S. W. Liang was more or less expected, the success of the new combination of Omar Rumjahn and S. A. Hussain over J. Gonsalves and A. V. Remedios, the first-string pair of the Club de Recreio, came rather as a surprise.
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As the scores indicate, the Rum-jing a trifle shaklly, he played ex- jahns did not have an easy passage. tremely well in the Inter stages and In fact they were twice within the more than Rumjahn was respon- point of losing the first set, but withable for the combination's victory. their already well-known penchant is forehand drive, when returning for scraping out of awieward situs service, won many valuable points, to draw level but he did not use it enough; far too tions they managed
1 often did he resort to lobs instead of finally won the set after and games. Once this was accomplished,emplosing a weapon which was in however, the match went according such good working order. However, to expectations; and though Kwok he was justified by results. and
anything Lung seldur Rave away without a fight, the dual re- sult was never in doubt.
Results Of Matches Played Yesterday
The following were the re- sults of matches played yester- day:
OPEN SINGLES B. Szeto beat Firdos Khan 6-1, 7-5.
1. W. Leonard beat Mars- land 6-3, 6-1,
Chan Chi-keung beat W. Sander 6-4, 6-0,
Lee Yue-wing received a walk-over from Lieut. D. C. Misra.
OPEN DOUBLES
Tsol Ping-fan and Ng Kam chuon beat A Crawford and R. T. Broadbridge 6-3, 6-1,
Lt. Col. L. A. Newnham and Major F. T. Baines beat Lt. S. Theobald and Capt. A. 8. Whatman 6-8, 6-3, 6-4.
Omar Rumjhan and S. A. Hussain beat). Gonsalves and A. V. Remedios 11-9, 6-4,
S. A, and H. D. Rumjahn beat F. H. Kwok and S. W. Liang 10-8, 6-4.
Judging him on his exhibition yesterday, tumjahn is not the player of old. He was far too slow in his Frank Kwok may not be un or-recoveries, and displayed a weakness thodox player but he is often very for getting himself out of position, this entertaining to watch. He was in which was surprising for a player
his vast experience. But one of his best moods yesterday and uf certainly held the stage. Bobbing might have been caused by over up and down the court, making re-anxiety on his part concerning his coveries which had seemed impossi-partner; he was certainly continu-Home Football ble, he delighted the large gallery ally edging over to the other side with as fine an exhibition as he has of the court and on several occa- light which by took bolls ever put up. His forehand drives,sions made at most tinexpected moments, should have gone to Hussain. If this were his must effective weapons, was the reason, then one can only while his agility on all occasions say that he need not worry about made him a most difficult man to his partner in their second round match: better results would be ob- bent.
tained he concentrated more on his own side of the court, Instead of f13 of position caught out buing often as he was yesterday.
CHANCES MISSED
STARTED WELL
OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE
March 9, 1939.
مم
The Pilgrim
GAME IS EASY TO LEARN
ENCOURAGES ALL YOUNGSTERS TO
PARTICIPATE IN GAME
Miles B. Harker ("Y" Ladies), who
gave a very good display in both trials. She is "Pilgrim's" choice for the inside right positionL
Everton And Rugby
NO ARDUOUS NOVITIATE FACES THE BEGINNER
Few games, perhaps, are as easy to learn as hockey. The beginner embarking on his hockey career is not faced with the prospect of a long and hard_novitiato; his experience, for instance will not be those of a lawn tennis player, who must battle through ten years of tournament play —so it is authoritatively asserted—before he can achieve first-class form.
No, the hockey tyro has no such of footwork in hockey 'except when alarming outlook. At the most, it applied to goalkeeping; but as in will be but four or five years before batting at cricket, the movement of he is at his best. In his very fret the feet in relation to the ball is of season he will attain a measure of the greatest importance, so at hockey in few other no amount of clever stickwork is of profielencs possible
value without neat and effective any games.
it would be The fact is that hockey is a natural footwork; or perhaps garne, one which comes readily to truer to say that stickwork cannot any one with ordinary physique, a be neat and effective without foot- good eye and average intelligence. work.
It is as easily learnt as football, and more casily played.
The
parallel with cricket only
to
The cricketer's transition from his holds good in-so-far as the impor-
Miss C. Silva (Recreio) has strong me to hockey is without violence.tance of foot-work in each game is
claims to the centre-forward berth in And the is quita different. In cricket, one is The one game is full of strokes concerned the actual use of the feet which occur in the other.
one's feet towards the Colony tcam. according Association football player passes to always moving
"Filerim." hockey almost as readily, so akin are the ball, while in hockey, the chief
alin is to get the clumsy things out. the general outlines of the two gunes of the way!
learn But simple as hockey is to
DISADVANTAGES servo and to play, the beginner will
of
Wolves Win: High Scores Inquickly and surely attain skill by the disadvantages of hockey as com- superiority: "Scornfully lemist, it a
Derby Beaten
London, Mar. 8. Iad his partner been able to give
While Everton and Wolves won tum a greater measure of support,
matches further
to-day, Derby the first set almost certainly would have gone to them. And with the
The first few games of the match County continued to faller in the encouragement of this early success, who knows but that a trap-eins sur-revealed what appeared to be the First Division of the English Foot- prise might not have been caused? greatest strength of the Portuguese ball League, losing their home game
netplay. So powerful against, Chelsea by a solitary goal. But Llang. white steady generally, pair-titeir
their smashes and so well-
Wolves scored a smashing win over was not always reliable at the cru were
Middlesbrough by six goals to one, cal moments, and several oppor-placed their volleying that the In- But
Everton
comfortably won tunities of jumping into unassailable dians did not have a look-In. positions were missed.
the effort was not sustained.
And and when Hussain got his forehand in, against Leicester, scoring four times The Rumjuhne, taking the early the Bght became more even and the without reply.
The following were the results of part of the match lightly as usual, scores swung une way and then an
when matches played to-day: had to fight with their backs to the other until the 20th game wall in the latter portion of the first Rumjahn held his service.
FIRST DIVISION set, and more by dint of steady
Rumjahn made a shrewd move in rather than brilliant play they gradually reduced thedovaninge the second set when, remembering Portsmouth
of Hussain to clinch Derby established by the Chinese, though the inability
the vital games, in
first, he Wolves they had two narrow escapes when the their opponents were only a point changed the order of service, taking Blackpool
was instead of Hussain. This proved Everton from the sci. "H.D." away steudy but Sirdar was brilliant and a successful move, and in the tenth erratie in turn. Sirdar made some game, when leading. 5-4, Rumjalin lovely overhead shots, but just as once again held his service to clinch
the set and match. uften was he making mistakes.
*AN UPSET
wor
Gonsalves pelplay was very ef fective in the early stages, but he fell off badly later, especially in the second set when he made numer ouS mistakes. Remedios tremely good on the forchand, but his backhand was vulnerable.
Was ex-
The other matches were not near- ly so interesting.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
A third Rumjahn, Omar of the ilk, partnered by S. A. Hussain, created by beating, J. Gonsalves an upset and A. V. Remedios in two sets after the first had gone to 20 games. The Portuguese commenced the match grund style, and gave indications of a quick victory when they took a lend of 3-1, but the sheer perais- tency rather than the accuracy, of their opponents Jobs, and great re turning qualities gradually
at BOMC down. True,
the them shurter Jobs were dealt with sum- marily, but the good ones' often left Gonsalves and Remedios standing.
If, in view of his reputation and his good record, Omar Rumahn Was a trifle disappointing, Hussain, who has so often in the past partiel-II. Ling v. S. A. Gray and G. pated in the champlonships with his Burnett; Luk Chun-cheung and lu brother without getting far, was Tak-lam v. Lee Wal-tong and better than one had expected. Start- Tak-cheuft.
matches to-day:
Open Singles.—Wẻ Chúng v. J. 2. Turner; II. Y. Ilo v. T. J. Gould; E.
2 Leeds
0 Chelsea
G Middicabro*
2 Preston N.E.
DIVISION (SOUTH)
4 Leicester
THIRD
Mansield
4 Torquay SCOTTISH LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION)
Motherwell St. Johnstone
Kilmarnock Third Lanark
2 St. Miren
2 Hibernian
IRISH SOCCER TEAM
The Irish
be as follows!
Butler
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the pathetle desire to conceal his a pleasanter novitiate and the more It would be unfair to discuss beneath
night, by being grounded ared soccer or Tiw "sissy's" game, he condemns it with- In the rudiments of the same, and by first disadvantage, I will mention out giving it a trial. But I do not advantage. think that many will be found who, stroites used in hockey, and the best Owing to its comparative safety, having once tried hockey, will still hockey has become extremely popu-consider it a soft game; they are more iar among women. This, of course, likely to come licking their sorrs inspires the stupid pride of the male and wondering if the game is worth
early acquiring a knowledge of the arises out of the chief "Sevens'
Tournament
manner of making them.
STICK AND FOOTWORK
It will be obvious to all that the-a pride, due as we all know, to the candle. (By "Fly-Half")
foundation of hockey playing must be stickwork, but the importance of Much more scoring took place
foot-work may not at first night be evening's In last
Seven-a-Side
this sub- Rugby Tournament ties than in apparent to the beginner. He may Monday's; an indication perhaps even imagine on reading that one of
the winning sevens heading that stickwork und footwork from last night will reach the final refer to two different departments of very close game the game, the former to hitting the Police isd a
latter to kicking it the n'l and who against H.M.S. Birmingham were unfortunate to be beaten by a (presumably with such sleight of penalty kick taken by Taylor from out tout the umpires cannot detect well out. A nicely-timed cross kick it.)
This is, of course, not the meaning (Continued on Page 9.)
RANDOM JOTTINGS BY
"THE PILGRIM'
"The Pilgrim" Suggests How Forward Problem
May Be Solved
At the second Ladies Interport trial held at King's Park fast Sunday it cannot be said that the standard of play was extra-
ordinarily high, but the game amply served its purpose, as far as
the selection of the colony defence was concerned. And eight players have since been selected to make the trip to Shanghai. They are as follows:
Goalkeeper-Mrs. J. Lunson (H.K. Slone at right-half may cause some comment but she is worth her place. LUB de Recreio Ladies streng-Though the score- does not suggestį Ladies).
Backs Miss G. White (St. An-I thought her display in both trials very meritorious. I am libt thened
their position in the this, play was a trifle one-sided, and
reason why the Recrelo drew's), Miss A, Fowler ("Y" Ladies) was
commenting on the defence just yet, Brawa Cup League last Saturday the only
The when they easily defeated they score was not higher was the poor and Mrs. Wilmat (Seaforth ladies).
general Ladles at King's Park by 3-0. The opportunism shown by the forwards Hulves:-MrsSlone("Y" but will do so as soon be the colorry defence seems to be a very bound 1 Queen O'Bih,
Ladies played good fast in the circle. Miss C. Silva, how Ladies), Miss I Woolley (C.B.A.) attack is chosen. In 2 Recreio
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hockey despite the bumpy state of ever, proved herself a very capable und Miss B. Greaves (D.G.S.). .--Reuter.
FORWARD PROBLEM The above, players will certainly one. In the last few! the ground, Scoring twice in the leader and was responsible for the
make formidable deferice but in
Now we turn to the forwards. first half, through Miss M. Roza and only goal scored
view of the attack being slightly Miss C. Silva, and ence in the second minutes of the game.
weaker, the selectors have made one This is the department of the team London, Mar. 8. half
through Miss A. Alves the
Ladies, Recreio's blunder and that was, of not ex- which presented the greatest diff- team to play home team proved much superior to
nearest rivals, failed mainly perimenting with Miss J. Wang asculty in selection, because of the my opinion she is necessity of finding the Ladles who The following is the programme of Wales at Wrexham on March 15 will their opponents. Miss C. Silva, who HONGKONG
of their slowness, duc left half. In W on account operated at centra-forward, showed
the strenuous Lame streets ahead of Miss H. Reid, her will blend effectively.
at left-
A new name has arisen with de. pace and dash, and Miss A. Alvea
Miss Probably to Breen (Manchester U.): Cook was a constructive inside left.
(Binckpool); p
P. Gonsalves, as pivot, got through they had played the previous day, team mate, and her inclusion (Everton), ' E. Story v. Wong Shlu-wing; Kwok Brolly (Millwall), MacMillen (Ches- an immense amount of work and Miss Greig was the best forward on hair would have greatly strengthened finite claims for the centre forward halves and is far superior to Miss Greaves who in the trials. I refer to Miss C. chogen as a Silva of Club de Recrelo, She is the (Leeds U.), Stevenson (Everton),
puiled un the "" inside! against the opposing
of Mrs. I. (Continued on Page 9.) in-chung v. F. C. Fincher; A. V. terfield), Weir (Clyde); Cochrane Miss O. Botelho, at left back, free view, but did not get much scope the Intermediate lines. Secondly she berth, though she has not been seen
Millington (Chesterfeld), Deherly quently
Portuguese ladies backs who repeatedly checked her presumably has been forwards. The Open Doubles.--II. P. Ong and S. Manchester C.), and Brown (Bir-i have now settled down into a usefut by the soundness of their tackling. reserve. The
Cmingham).
combination and it will not surprise The Hongkong Ladles cannot deny
better team. Butler, Weir and Millington are me to see them win the Cup this that they were fairly beaten by a new caps-Reuter.
THE Radio and Postal Sports Club C.B.A. men completed their
were down to meet the Hong- at Caroline Hill last Sunday, defeating the Nomads Inst evening in their last fixture in on their home ground by 4-2. G. the II.K.H.A. Tournament. But due Fevler to their forthcoming exams, the Fowler (2), Dunn and E. scored for the CBA. Play was fast! Varsity were unable to fleld a team and Interesting, and at one perlod and have thus given the Radio team during the second hall C.B.A. had a walk-over. The Radio men are Champions and have gone to put all they knew into the game now
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The inclusion of E, Fowler at inside through the Tournament without a his display defeat. A very creditable perform- left was a success was worthy of praise: D. Smith and ance indeed.
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S. Fowler, the right Bank comblon-
tion, adapted themselves betler 10 TNDIA is sending her International team to Macao next Sunday. I the conditions and by swinging the ball about were responsible for two belleve she has gathered a very use goala being scored in the last Ave, ful eleven who are anxious to retain minutes. Bond, Whitley and Austen the Championship this season. Macao were outstanding in defence. The will give them the necessary practice C.B.A are now joint runners-up needed, with Club de Recrelo, who have
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reminded that entries for the Six-a-Side March 18. Tournament close ori THE Nomads replied on two ac Each club is entitled to send in more THE
canlons, through S. A. Reed than one team should it wish to do and Osmund. and at one stage were so.
on level terms at 2-2. The attack
proved equal to the occasion at the VESTERDAY at King's Park, the commencement of the second half. Hongkong Hockey Club de The defence, however, collapsed in Fanted weak All-India team by the closing stages, R. Xavier ard it. Soares Anding the bumpy pitch all 7-2. Owing to the non-appearance of the. Rajputana Rifles' players, against quick and accurate tackling. RT. Reed played a good game at India was far below normal strength and the attack, which included Pyara bentre-Hall. The team was weaken! Singh and G. Singh, could make no ed by the absence of O. Reed and H. headway against the stmont Chih de
fence. The Fowler brothers. George Gubbay from the allack,
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