Monday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
By Ernie
NANCY
„ER--- DO YA THINK IT'S REALLY HAUNTED,
DETECTIVE SHALL SLUGGO? WE GO
IN AN'
SEE ?
COULDN'T WE WAIT
"TIL TOMORROW? YEAH- MAYBE DAT'S BETTER!
LET'S WALK BACKWARDS SO WE CAN WATCH D' PLACE 'TIL WE GIT OUT TO D' ROAD!
GOOD IDEA... SPOOKS
15 SNEAKY?
May 8, 1939.
Bushmiller
Jel. 28151.
European Zone Davis Cup Matches Begin
Germany, Yugo-Slavia, ROGERS-ASTAIRE Poland and Hungary PROVE WHAT THEY Win Their Matches CAN DO WITH A
DECENT STORY
danced their way across the carefree
days before the World War.
Germany, Poland, Hungary and Yugo-Slavia When Vernon Castle dled in a won their matches in the first round of the Euro-plane crash in 1918, he wrote finis to the history of the Castle duo who pean Zone in the 1939 Davis Cup Competition which commenced over the week-end. Germany But their achievement towards eliminated Switzerland by three matches to nil; making the world a gayer and hap-
pier
place has been recorded in an Poland beat Holland 4-1; Hungary beat Rumania
stars, Fred Astaire and Ginger 3-2; and Yugo-Slavia defeated Ireland by three matches to nil.
GERMANS WIN
Vienna, May 7. Lending by two matches to nil at the conclusión of the singles yester- | day, Germany, represented by Henner Henkel and Georges Von Melaxa. won the doubles to-day against SwRt- zerland, beating Maneff and Fischer by 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.
Miss Rita Jarvis by 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the women's Doubles.
Men's Doubles Final
IL Billingtori and J. Oll!Y bent the New Zealanders, D. Coombe and C. Malfroy, in the men's Doubles final by 8-6, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5.
Mixed Doubles Final
C. Malfroy and Miss Nuthall won The singles results were:-Roderick the Mixed Doubles final, benting D. Menzel (Germany) beat Boris MaueЛt 0-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3; Henner Henkel Butier and Miss Jean Nicholl 7-5,
(Germany) beat Hector Fischer 0-2.1 2-0, 6-1, 3-0, 6-3.—United Press,
Germany will now inect Poland in
(-2.--Beuter.
Le cacond round of the European Baseball
Zone.
HUNGARY THROUGH
Bucharest, May 7.
Hungary eliminated Rumorila by] three matches to two, sharing the Inst two singles to-day.
At the end of yesterday's play,
Hungary led by 2-1.
in
NEW YORK OUTFITS SUCCEED
In the doubles yesterday, Schmidt New York and Caralulis (Rumunia) Beat Dallos and Chikos ·(Hungary) by 6-0, 6-4, 6-2, 0-4.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
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In the lust two singles to-day, St. Louis Caralulls (Rumania) bent Gabory Brooklyn
(Hungary) 3-6, B-B, 6-4, 6-2 lopul
RKO film in which their two dancing
Rogers, accurately relive the story
of the Castles.
According to latest reports from Hollywood, Fred Astaire and Ginger | Rogers are parting, the former to
team with Eleanor Powell in his next' Alm.
This is indeed unfortunate as this famous dancing duo, na famotts to- day as the Castles were before the War. have really done well in their Intest pleture which proves that | given a decent story their films will
always be popular.
In recent films, the Astaire-lopers couple have been given ight alry. plots for their Blms, but in "The Life of Irene and Vernon Castia"" pre- viewed at the Queen's yesterday, the. real life of the Castles is the plot for the film.
Good style in revealed by this competitor in the high jump in the
Hongkong Area athletic meeting held last week. He has cleared the bar with case-Staff Photographer..
Enjoyable Sports Day
At Indian R.C.
Season's Sports
The prizes for the winners of the past season's sports activities were
also distributed. Results:
OVERNIGHT SENSATION Irene Castle to-day is un attractive woman of 45 who acted as technieni adviser for RKO's version of her dance fe. She is now married to Frederic McLaughlin, a Major W. coffee magnate. In the singles on Friday, Gabory
Irene Castle, nee Foote, was the (Hungary) beat Schmidt (tumanda)
Brilliant sunshine attracted a large 100 yards Consolation Race.—E. R. by 6-4, 6-4, 4-8, 2-0, with Gaborý
D New gathering of members and their Markor. The following are the results of stage-struck daughter of by 2-0 leading
who met Rachelle doctor the fifth set matches played in the Major Buse
Vernon friends to the Indian Recreation Schmidt retired
Bandsman's Race-1, Mohammed with
an injured football League to-day:
Castle, a struggling comedian, in Club, Soolaunpoo, yesterday, when Asboth (Hungary)
1911. After their marriage, his country put
they the annual sports meeting was held. Singh; 2, Noor Elahi. further in the lead by beating
travelled to Paris where a job was The Pipe Band of the Hongkong Coralulis (Rumania) in the second
waiting for them. On arrival, they and Singapore Brigade, Royal Artil- single by 6-1, 3-6, 9-7, 8-10 and 6-4.
E discovered that they were not to lery, by kind permission of Lt. Col. dance together but Vernon alone was Torieur and Officers, rendered selec- to appear in slapstick comedy. tlons during the afternoon. They rebelled and, down to their last
The prizes were presented by Mrs. centime, they nervously appeared in
Cricket. 1st XI batting: 1. A. H. Paris one evening in April C. Rahim. Prior to the prize distri- Madar: 2 M. el Arculli, Bowling: Cafe. de 1912 to present their dance. The bution, Mr. A. el Arculli, President 1, A. H. Madar; 2, A. R. Minu. band struck up Darktown Strutter's Commanding
of the Club,...thanked the Officer.
2nd XI batting: 1. A. R. Suniad; Ful, and 's couple in and grace allowing the Band to play for them. Abbas, Ban Burns 2ful, glided onto the floor. To
jazz song, they did n (McCormick and Craft homered had never been seen before.
dance that Mr. Sirdar Rumjohn, the Hon. Trea- Abbas; 2, Y. T. Barma,
who had acted as Hon. The Surer
Winners of Sunday cricket league: Secretary for his efficient Eurone were soon flocking to see Mr. organisation; and Mr. A. R. Minu, Shield donated by Messrs. Burke and and Mrs. Vernon Castle, the new in-for his help. There was little to say who received pennants were: Messrs. Company. Members of the team ternational sensations,
he added, regarding the Club's sports. R. Kitchell, K. Nazarin, 1. All, 1. That was the beginning of a greatnetivities during the past year. The Yusuf, O. Taip, E. Yusuf, A. M. dance craze that swept the world. Club's teams had not been Irene Castic revolutionised styles for Ruccessful,
too Wahab, J. Humet, L. B. Kitchell, S. but he was glad in a Hamet, J. Kitchell, A. R. M. Samy, women. She became the symbol of way, because "a licking would do us M. Wahab, A, R. Dallah 3 W
all that
and R. was "chie" in
that Nazarin. (Rolfe and Gordon each homered bobbed her hair, developed the good and prevent us from
stream-awful disease, swell-headedness." lined silhouette, wore male riding On behalf of Mrs. Rohim, Dr. H. el logs, carried lop-dog ond every Arcul thanked the Club for the woman in America imitated her.
honour they had accorded her in During the War Verron joined the asking her to present the prizes. Flying Corps and won the Croix de
his country on level teries. In the Cincinnati deelding match, Asboth (Hungary) Philadelphia beat Schmidt by 1-6, 0-2, 6-3,0-8, 6-3, thus giving Hungary a 3-2, win.1 -United Prest.
the
H.K.S.R.A. for
1, M. R.
for the Reds and Brack for the ainers roared with delight, Allelary, Mr. A. Rohmin, the Hon. Melays. They were presented with
Hungary will meet Yugo-Slavic in Philles).
the second round.
POLAND WIN 4-1
Warsaw, May 7. Poland entered the second round by beating Holland by four matches
to one,
Pittsburgh Boston
14
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York
15
19
In the first two singles, Count Chicago Baynrovski beat Van Swol 9-7, 6-3,
9-6, and Tloczynski bent Hughan 0-0 twice for the Yankees). 6-2, 0-3.
After losing the doubles, Poland Boston won the last two singles, und will¡St. Louis
now meet Germany-Trans-Ocean,
THREE TO NIL
Philadelphin Belgrade, May 7. Detroit
mutches
to nil
Lending by two
Washington after the opening singles, Yugo- Stavia beat Ireland by three matches Clevelan to nil and will now meet Hungary in the second round.
Mitch (Yugo-Slavia) beat Rogers (Ireland) by 7-5, 6-2, 3-6. 3-6, 0-3. and Puncee (Yugo-Slavta) Egan (Ireland) 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.
beat
In the doubles to-day, Punced and | Mitich beat Rogers and Egun 6-1, 6-4,| 0-2-United Press.
BRITISH HARDCOURTS
Kho Sin-kle Defeats W. C. Choy In Men's Singles Final
Bournemouth, May 6,
The Men's Singles Final of the British Hardcourts championships, to-day was at all-Chinese match: Kho Sin-kio beat W. C. Choy, by 7-5, 0-1, 6-4.
Choy led in the first set at 3-nil through errors on Kho Sin-kie's
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-Reuter.
STOCK MARKET
REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange effelal summary, Issued 12.30 p.m. Saturday,
says:
A fair amount of business was transneted during the morning and, in most instances, at an advance on the opening quotations.
Buyers Hongkong Bank $1,360 Canton Insurance $225 Union Insurance $440 Douglases, $67
H.K. & K. Wharves $101 H.K. Docks $10% Providents: $4.45
H. & S. Hotela 55%
H.K. Lands $32
but Kho thereafter was mag Humphreys $74
OR...
repeatedly *Winning cross-court drives Choy took the first game of the second set, but only after fourteen douces had been call
Kho was most accurate with| fast driving and completely outplay- ed his compatriot.
ed.
Kho began the third carelessly and lost several points, allowing Choy to lead at-2-1, and 3-2, but, with a series of drives to the corners of the baselines, Kho drew level nt 4-all. Thadafter he featured a display of düzzling shots and emerg- ed an easy winner.
Women's Singles Final Kathleen Staminers overcame Misa Mrs. Ellis (formerly
Senorita Anita Lizana) in the fins of the Women's singles by 0-3, 6-3,
Women's 'Doubleź Final Miss Jean Nicholl and Miss Betly Nuthall best Miss Nina Brown and
G.
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guerre for photographing German frcriches. At that time, Irene ap- peared in a series of war films called Patria, Vernon was killed while in structing an air recruit at Forti Worth.
The following were the results of the day's events:
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Lawn Bowls Singles Champion- JOHNSTOWN WINS Rugby League Cup
ship-A, R. Minu, A. R. Dallah.
Singles Handleap.-A. K. Minu. Runner-up, A. R. Minu.
Pairs Championship. — Winners, A. M. Wahab and J... Hoosen, 12 yrs, and under), S. K. Khan;ners-up, M. U. Razack and A. K.
Minu.
70 yards Mathematical Race (Boys
2, Munsur Ismall; 3, E. M. Bux.
70 yards Mathematical Race (Girle Khan and S. A. R. Bux. Runners-up, Pairs Handicap-Winners, D. M. 14 yrs. and under),-1, Z, el Arculli;
Rinks. Championship.
KENTUCKY DERBY Halifax Beat
VERY EASILY
Salford In Great Final
Wembley, London, May 6.
eight
Filly thousand spectators to-day crammed the Wembley Stadium to witness the Rugby League Cup final between Halifax and Salford. The latter, the favourites, were beaten, by seriously 20 points to three-
Louisville, May 6. In the film, these facts are faith-2. M. A. Curreem; 3, J. A. Currcem, A. Bakar and A. 3. Sumad,
At Churchill Downs to-day, Johns- Lolly woven into the plot as Astaire
.3-5 Winners, town,
favourite, won the 80 yards Handicap (Girls under 10 Badan Singh, A. M. Wahab, M. Y. Kentucky Derby casily by Rogers End
restage the Castic yes.), Hajara Azan; 2, L. Kaldir; Adal and triumphs. A modern version of the
A. R. Dallah
with (skip). lengths,
Chellendon (0-1) Hanifa Azan. "Dutch cap" bought with Vernon's 220 Handicap (St. John's Ambu Razack, D. M. Khan and E, el Arculli third. The time was 2.03.2.
Runners-up, B. el Arculli, M. U. second and Heather Broom (16-1
Eight hat francs and worn the night Lie lance, Indian Division)-1, O. Rahim: Castles scored their first triumph, is 2, S. H. Khan, wom by Ginger Rogers. Most of
Cricket Novelty Event--1, N. ship1, H. D. Rumjahn; 2, A. R. challenged. From the back-stretch to Lawn Tennis. Singles Champion- Irene Castle's
stle's gowns are also worn, Singh; 2, A. K. Minu.
Minu. in modern version, by Ginger
Egg and Spoon Race (Members 351 Rogers for this Alim.
yrs, and over).—i, A. R. M. Samy: 2, O. Rumjahn
"The Life of Irene and Vernon Castle" proves interesting and enter- taining film fare. It is to be shown at the Queen's Theatre shortly.. With this fim is
a Walt Dimey coloured cartoon featuring Goofy and a new stor, Wilbur the Grasshopper.
THIEF FLEES TROUSERLESS
Omaha, Neb. Picture a thief getting his trousers
caught in a door and to prevent cap
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II.K. Tramways $10%/45
· China-Lights (018) $0.30
Dairy Forms Rights $15 Antamoks Ps. 31
Benguet Consolidated Po.. 11.00 Coco Grove Pa. 32
Consolidated Mines Pa. .0025- IX.L; P. 52
San. Mauricio Ps. 1.00: United Paracale Pa. .58
100 yards Champlonship,-), T. Hamet; 2, N. Singh.
100 yards Handicap (Doys under 12 yrs.)-1, A. G. Ismail; 2, Abdul Rauf Azan: 3. A. R. Salleh.
100 yards Handicap (St. John's Ambulance, Indian Division, endets only)-1, G. Singh; 2, J. B. Hassan; 3. Ramnath,
50 yards Mathematical Race (Members of Ladles Section)-Mrs. 0. Rumjahn: 2, Miss J. Hasson; 3, Miss Z. el Arculli.
Egg and Spoon Race, double-|
ran.
The winner was never
and refused
to
Halifax were aggressive from the Doubles Championship-1. H. D. the home stretch, the race belonged start, and their speed three the Rumjahn and T. All; 2, K. Ram and to Johnstown, who took command favourites out of their stride, Deadly Firdos Khan.
with an immense bound from the tackling broke up many movements. Doubles Handicap,—1, A. R. Minu starting gate
re-A surprising fluctuation in the first and T. All; 2, H. D. Rumjahn and linquish his lead to any of his seven half was the fact that out of the first M. U, Razack.
eighteen scrums Salford had suc challengers.
ceeded in gaining from fourteen of The finishing order behind the first them, but at the interval, out of 41. Chico, T. M. Dorsett and On Location, 19. three was Viscounty, Technician, El serums,
all of whom were hopelessly far behind,
Junior Championship-1, T. AII;; 2, K. Rum).
Singles Handicap.-1, M. I. Raznek; 2, S. A. R. Bux.
SPORT ADVTS
.
they had
only gained
ined from Despite the loss of their fullback In the second half, Salford featured The pari-mutuel dividend
was ments,
some beautiful open passing move $3.20, the shortest priced winner since but were unable to penetrate o attacked desperately, 1000.
With the first prize of $48,350,|
and
ttrong and superb 'defence.
The scorers in the first half were
hunded, 50 yards, (Members 36 yrs. HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB Johnstown's earnings for the past two Smith and Treen, the tries being. Sadick.. and over)-1, A. K. Minu; 2, S. M.
200 yards Handicap—1, 0. Rum- John; 2, N. Singh,
Ladies Nomination Rose-1, Miss:
Tennis Tournament 1939
Monday, 8th Mny-Open Singles
Fung and A. K. Minu; 2, Mr. and Final.
Mrs. H. D. Rumfahn.
120 yards Handleop-1, "‘A. R. Morkori 2, A, el Arcuill.
years now amount to $103,285.
converted by Lockwood. Salford re- Jimmy Stout rode the winner and gistered their only points in the never at any stage of the race applled second half when Risman scored an the whip-United Press.
unconverted try. Todd and Bevan In the Wood Memorial Stakes of added further tries for Halifax, both New York on April 29, Johnstown being converted by Lockwood-Reu-
ran away from a fast field and won ter. Taul Wai-pul v. Taul Yan-pul.
Wednesday, 10th May-Open Eg and Spoon Race, double-Doubles Final. handed, 30 yards, (Ladies Only).–—–
1. Miss R. el Arculli: 2, Mrs. E. O. Ho Ka Lau and Lee Yue Wing
Rumjahn; 3. Miss J. Humet,
VE,
200 yards Handicap (Open to Taul Wai-pul and. Teul Yan-put Indian Students of all Schools)-1, Attar Singh; 2, Pal Singh; 3, S. K.
The Prize Giving will follow Khan.
the Open Doubles..
Tennis Novelty Event-1. A. H. Madar; 2. 1. Kitchell. Ladies1. Mrs. It. J. Master; 2, Mrs. O. Rum- Jalin,
Matches commence 4.30 p.m. Booking now open at Moutrie's, Reservad Seats $1,
by five lengtha from Voliant and Impound. The winner Wis then favourite for, the Derby.
JUBILEE STAKES
Jockeys for the Jublice Stakes:
Antonym (Tucker), Black Speck (Caralake) Challenge (E. Smith); London, May 6, Bistolf (Harry Wragg), Portmarnock, The Jubilee Stokes was run to-day (Jones), Golden Sovereign (Beary); resulting in a win for Antonym, at Glenloon (at Beasley) Bombay 10-1. Poppageno II (7-1). was Duck (Lowry), Pappageno II (Perry second and Domaha (100-0) third, man), Couvert. (Smirke),;. Haalla. (Weston), | Domahn (Gordore Thirteen run. The time was 3 mins, I 11⁄2 BCCR
Hichards), and Nosegay (Maher) The following were the starters and¡¡Suter. §