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Tuesday,
HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH
July 18, 1939.
RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN ENTHUSIASM OF BOWLERS
COLONY SINGLES
MAKES A START
CHAMPIONSHIP
MANY MATCHES PLAYED DESPITE HEAVY GREENS
(By "Abo")
The oarly morning rain and the sharp shower
Wright (D.V.P.), the young Kent which fell about 6 p.m. did not dampen the on- and England bowler, who took sixthusiasm of competitors yesterday in the First
wickets for 20 runs against Glouces
fer.
Round of the Open Singles Bowls Championship of the Colony. Although several greens were closed, many others were opened, and eight
Gloucester matches were completed, while three were aban-
Defeated Once More
Slipping Up In County Cricket Championship
Gloucestershire, who led the County Cricket Championship only last week, Sustained their second consecutive were defeat yesterday when they beaten by Kent at Muldstone by $0
rung.
The match between Durham and West Indies was washed out by rain The following scores were cabled by Reuter:
KENT. GLOUCESTER
doned after they had started.
Most of the matches were played j in Kowloun. On the Kowloon C.C. green, all three games were com pleted, the easiest match being that In which U. M. Omar, many times former champion, defeated V. C. Dixon by 21-4 Dixon obtained a two on the first head and singles on the fourth and sixth, while Includert In Omar's score
four and were a two threes.
P. J. Hamilton played quite well against A. R. Dallah before the rain came down, and on the eighth head the score was 6-8. But thereafter the heavy green gat bbm and Dallola ran away, Anlabing up with a four. two and onc. The match went to 19 heads.
On the same green, Carlos Silva eliminated J. G. Meyer by 21-11. As
In the Ilamillon-Dallah game, this was a close uffair until the weight of the green changed owing lo the rain. Meyer played well on the long heads and was lending 11-8 s the result of a three on the 12th.
Kent 182 (Fig 77, Scolt 5 for However, when Silva stored a single 06) and 180 (Aines 70).
In the 13th head, he promptly threw short jack. For the rest of the
Gloucester.-170 and 103 (Wright game, he kept himself in front and 0 for 20).
was out with another single on the 14th, and two threes and a four on the subsequent ends.
DURHAM. WEST INDIES Durham.--101 and 42 for 3. West Indies-203.
The match was left drawn-Reuter.
STEWARDS' CUP CALL-OVER
London, July 17. The following is the latest call-over for the Stewards' Cup:
Knight's Caprice 190/1 (0), 100/0
(t).
Neuvy 100/8 (6), 100/7 (1).
Caerloptic, 100/8 (o).
Scotland Forever, 100/7 (0),
⚫ Old Rellance, 100/7 (0).
Glucose, 100/0 (6).
Rue de la Paix, 100/0 (0),
Cosaque, 100/8" (»),
Shalfcet, 20/1 (0).
America, 20/1 (0).
Bygone, 20/1 (0).
Gunter, 38/1 (0).'
Lovely Woman, 25/1 (o).
Reuter.
GRIMMITT IN FORM Ол The Kowloon B.G.C. green, only one match was completed, this being the one in which A. W. Grim- mill, a former champion, defeated J. Orem by 22-14. The winner played very well throughout, and though his opponent was very steady, he man- aged to put in that little bit of extra elfort which counts in a tight game. Actually Orem was leading 13-11 on the 13th head, but thereafter able to score on only one end, and this a single, for the remainder of the encounter, Grimmilt went out with a four on the 19th head."
Was
Scores Of Matches Played Yesterday
The following were the re- sults of matches played yester- day:
A. W, Crimmitt beat ). Orem 22-14 on the 19th head.
U. M. Omar beat V. C. Dixon 21-4 on the 16th head. C. C. Silva beat). G. Meyer 21-11 on the 17th head.
Dallah beat P. J. A. R. Hamilton 21-8 on the 19th head.
R. P. Phillips beat A. Bower 21-13 on the 19th head.
M. R. Abbas and R. S. Mea- daws were tied at 6-6 on the ninth head when rain stopped play.
Á. R. Minu and F. P. Anslow were tied at 9-9 on the 10th head when play stopped.
F. X. M. da Silva led J. C. Remedios 8-6 on the ninth head when rain stopped play.
D. W. Waterton boat H. F. Harper 21-5 on the 14th head. A. E. Coates beat W. J. on the 15th Burling 22-3 head,
W. J. Reid beat K. S. Robertson 21-20 on the 26th head,
Union Brewers
A CLOSE SHAVE~Harold Wing Lee, of Union Brewers, is nearly caught napping. He went just too for oui in preparing to steal to second and only just got back in time, as the photo shows won tho encounter by 10-2 and are now almost assured of the pennant-Staff Photographer.
Here And There
With "Abe".
Reversal of Form In Lawn Bowls League
STUDENTS of current form must)
have received a rude folt on Saturday when the results of the matches in the First Division of the un- were Bowls Leagile Lawn nounced. True, the victory of the Police R.C. over the Indian R.C. was while the more or less expected, success of the Kowloon B.G.C. at
the special distinction of being the Fifth Test at the Oval last year, had oldest cricketer to make his Test debut for England. He is nearly 41 -the oldest player in the English side. Tom Goddard, the Gloucester- shire bowler, runs him very close as he will be 30 in October,
the expense of the Club de Recreio Filipinos Out
23 a
A
AS generally expected, the Philip- pines made its exit from the 1030 David Cup. Competition on Saturday when the Australians took the doubles to win the contest by three matches to nil and followed up on Sunday by winning the two concluding de Recreio
singles. That Amado and Felecisimo Ampon, Sanchez both
to newcomers
International tennis, lost to such seasoned players as John Bromwich and Adrian Quist was only to be expected; but the fine singles was a pleasant surprise. This display given by Ampon in his two Filipino player diminutive young created a good impression when he was in Hongkong two months ago, and his "heady" play in the United -States-since-his arrival-in-that coun- try has also caused a great deal of favourable comment. Although he
"B", rather close. could not be few described
surprise; but could have foreseen the defeat of the Cralgengower C.C. by the lowly- the placed Civil Service C.C. on latter's green and that of the Kow- It loon C.C. by Kowloon Docks. there was any doubt regarding the prospects of the Club "A retaining the Shield, they were dispelled on Saturday: for the cham- plons, without playing, found them- selves drawing away from their Now a closest rivals in this division.
two points ahead of the Kowloon C.C. with a match in hand, they are virtually four points in the lead which, at this stage of the season, The only green open on the island is almost a winning lead. At long was Talkoo, where-three-matches last, the Civil Servants have got Into stride. Their victory over two weeks before were concluded AE Coater, of their the Cralgengower C.C, and a former Kowloon Docks Colony champion, had an easy pass- had given an inkling of what the age against W. J. Burling of the team, when playing up to true form. R. S. Meadows had scored six shots Civil Service C.C., winning by 22-3. can do; and Cralgengower, such a each after nine heads when the rain came, while A. R. Minu and F. P. Burling had singles on the second. power two years ago, had a taste
fourth and 14th heads. Contes had of it, Anslow had nine
a four on the fifth head and two Policemen's Revenge thrées during a spell in which he
13. Starting with a four and F. X. M. da Silva was leading a single, Phillips kept his nose in front the way except for one stage club-mate, J. C. Remedios, by B-Gail on the Dth head when play stopped when the score was tied at 5-5.
J. M. Jack, it is understood, turned
up for his match against A Brooks bank, but the latter was absent.
Two matches were started on the Club de Recreio green, but the Tai washed out both. M. R. Abbas and.
tenth.
after the each
C. Dowman was on the green for took his total from 2 to 20 in nine his match with Y. Abbas, who was consecutive heads. absent.
PHILLIPS THROUGH
AT Happy Valley, the Police ob- tained their revenge against the
D. W. Waterton also had a fairly Indian RC, winning by 12 shots. 11
BEST GAME OF DAY
On the Kowloon F.C, green, R. F. comfortable win over H. F. Harper, was due to a good recovery by the Phillips eliminated A. Bower by 21- the fiant score being 21-5 on the 14th visitors that they held the Police 10 end. Waterton had a four on the such a narrow margin of victory. Ati 13th head and threes.
one stage of the encounter, the homej
least 30 team must have been shots in the lead Jock Orem was a bad Lime, The Talkoo green not only had giving A. R. Dallah the easlest win of the day but also while "Joe" Carey and his men were bowling far too accurately for the closest. There was a terrifle bat the liking of A. K. Minu's rink. The le between W. J. Reld and K. S. only successful visiting rink was that Robertson and 20 heads were of M.-R. Abbas, who was 12 shola quired before the former nosed out to the good against J. C. 5, Fender his opponent by the narrowest possi-at the finish. Some very fine heads ble margin.
were seen in the match, all three
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started very well in-rinks shining in turn with interest- and on the lenth head wasing heads, some of which had the leading by 13-2. But his opponent woods all clustered round the jack. camo back with a three, one, four England's Testites
and one on successive heads to ro-
at Mun-
duce the margin in Robertson's fa- NLY two changes have been made vour to 10-12; With a single on the in the English team to play the 15th head, Robertson increased histWest Indies in -the Second Test lead to 14-11, but a three on the 18th match which commences kaw Reld draw level, and a single chesier on July 22. This indicates on the next gave him the lead for that the Selectors are satisfied with the first time.
the performances of the team which The score was deadlocked at 15-16 won that first game at Lord's by on, the 18th, but Reid went ahead eight wickets, If one regrets that once more with two singles. How-Harold Gimblett has been dropped, ever, Robertson washed out the ledd this is assuaged by the selection of with a brace' on the 31st. A single A. Fagg, of Kent, who has opened for Reid on the 22nd was followed England's innings against: Australin by a two for Robertson on the 23rd, before. Gimbléit is thought to be but the latter's lead was shortlived, too venturesome, for an opening bat, for Reld also had a two on the 24th and as a partner, for Len Hullon, to lend 20-10. Amidst tense excite the young Kent batsman is probably ment. Robertson. lied the score, at more sedate. The other player to 20-20 by having a single on the 25th, have been dropped is Hedley, Verity, And in the deciding 20th end, Reld of Yorkshire, who has been in almost Just get one to win a splendid match every England Tent team at home
easily the best of the day,'
-TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME The following is the programme of matches, to-day: kol
and abroad for the last few years. Nothing is known at the moment ns to whether he was dropped because of loss of form or any other cause. Verily made his Test debut in 1031 against Now Zen
and, playing at the Oval and at Old Trafford. When at his best, he has
Ampon
his greatest need is physical
development.
did not take a single set against either Bromwich or Quist, he had of extending tho the satisfaction former to 8-0, 9~7, 0-3 and the latter to 7-5, 6-4, 0-3. These scores are pufficient to indicato Fils promise, and with perseverance there is no knowing to what heights he may yet rise. First of all, though, bla great- est need seems to be to build himself
At Kowloon F. CF. Cullen v. T. E. Robson: A K. Minu v. N. AE. Mackay: A, H.. Basto v. J. S. Landolt fing Anger spin and accuracy of up physically: Ho. is much too. un-
At Kowloon C.CA. J. Hall V.length, while now and again he sends der-developed.
W. V. Field; A. E. Caroy. v. J. Pau. down a faster ball which goes with
At Cralgengower C. CE. Kindia his artn. He has visited Australia,
v. J. S. Howell.
South Afrlen, ahd the West Indies
At Talkoo R. C—A, Gällott v. T. with M.C.C. teams. The wicket
keeper cace again is Arthur Wood,
Gooding.
At Kowloon B.G.C.-J. F. V. of Yorkshire, who when selected to play against the Australians in the
Ribeiro v. A. M. Omar.
The Favourites
OR obvious reasons the Austra
-lians, who consist of John Brom- wich, Adrian Quist, Jack Crawford
Batsman Killed By Cricket Ball
A blow on the head from a cricket ball while playing in Battersea Park was stated, at an Epsom inquest, to have caused, the death of Ernest Ceorge Green, aged 27, a
of postman,
Albert Road, Epsom. Benjamin Charles, of the Broadway, Stoneleigh, said he was batting with Green. The ball rose and hit Green on
There was no ill the head.
feeling in the game, the wit- ness explained. In fact, it was one of the most pleasant games in which he had ever played.
SURPRISE WIN FOR KUKULJEVIC OVER AUSTIN
.
Matches At Queen's Club Tourney
After beating the American · O. Anderson H. W. Austin lost to the Jugoslav, F. Kukuljevic, by 0—4, 04. In the third round of the Lon- don Championships at Queen's Club.
Last year Austin beat Kuküljevic, who took Budge to five sets in the French championships last season. Austin w not the only seeded Wimbledon player to lose, for I. Tloczynald; of Potarid, was beaten by I. G. Collina, who won in three sets.
R. LA Riggs, America's leading player made his first appearance in England and won two matches, bealing N. V. Edwards, the New Zealand champion, and then the Argentine A. D. Russell, three scis being necessary in each case.
FIERY SERVICE
lock of
Kukuljevic la n left-hander with a fiery service and a top spin fore- hand drive of the fiercest kind, which was most suited to the extremely windy conditions. He exposed Aus- tin's present weakness, practice. Austin could not compete with the pace of the Yugoslav's game, and his timing was poor. He had a bright spell when catching-up from 14 to 4-all in the Arst set, but was soon 2-6 and later 3-5 and 15-49 in the second set,
Kukuljevle mode two mistakes to lose these match points, but after -being 4-5 and 40-15 Austin drop-
ped his service for the last time.
Against Edwards, Riggs won the first set to love, dropped the second for the same score, and then rallied to win the third. Higgs appears, to lose concentration for short periods and to make no real effort. Then normal his ball-control becomes again and, showing a slight dis- inclination to go to the net he is a good valleyer-unless extended, he carefully works his opponents out of. position. He is a tuetician with fine control, but few really forcing shots. Results:
THE RESULTS
MEN'S SINGLES; 2nd Round: I W.
and Harry Hopman, have been con- Austin holder), bi. O. Anderson, nd, 6-3; ceded the 1839 title without so much Kukuljevic bl. Judio Hargreaven, &-D ns stepping on a court. Why have 6-1; Ghaus Mohammed b. 1. J. Elchart, 0-1, 6-4; 0. Szigett bt. C. 3. Hovell, 6-4, they such a reputation? Just re-1. I. Tloczynski bt. W. Robertson, 1.5. member their team is the one that ; 1, G. Collins bt. D. MacPhail, 4-3, 7-5 almost upset the great Donald Budged Pelers DL N. M. B. Hannen,
Tloczynski,
and Gene Mako last year. If they J. 8. Cornery bt. M. Ellmer, 50.0.4; 0. went so close with Budge available Smith Et. D. W. Butler, 6-4, 6-3; T. D. for the United States, what wouldn't Leyland bt. O, F. Wilson, 6-4, 97; A D. Russell bt, G. Nicolaids, 6-0, 7-3 L they do now that he is gone? First Rugs bt. N. V. Edwards, 3-0, 0-0, 6-1. ara. there's double-handed Bromwich
Round: Kukuljevic bt Austin, 6-4, 6-4; bt, Szigell, 6-1, 6-3; Collins and his doubles partner, Quist, and
G. Von Cramira bt. tively tucked under the arm of the latter is figura Peter, 4-0, 6-2 2-2 4-0, 6-4; Asboth bt. a copy of foot-fault Comery, 6-4, 6-1: E. T. Cooke bt, Smith, rules. It was heart-breaking 1DT 4-6, 6-2, 6-1; E. Gabory bt. Leyland, 6-4, Adrian to lose and Den to win that 6-3; Riggs bt, Russell, 6-1, 6-3, ( crucial set last year, because of the WOMEN'S SINGLES: 2nd Round: Panna rules which say that the base Unc J. Jedrzejowska (holder) bt. Miss D. M. must be observed on Service. Be-loyall; 2, 6-4; Mrs, E. Pittman bt. Miss 6-0, 0-2; M J. Baunders WD. fore the Wimbledon championships, M. THOMBON Rets Max GA most wiseacres gave as their opinion Smith w., Misr A. M. Yorke scr; Miss
Miss J. Morfey ser.; Mi that the United States did not have . E. CAN WE LORan Bell, 0-0, 6-1
5. Noel bt, a chance. Now, however, with the Mrs. B. F. Tabyan bt. Alles M. Greville, young Americans, Robert Riggs and -1, 6-0; MI P. Hervey wo. Miss V. E. Elwood Cooke, not to mention cots acr.; Mrs. J. 9. Kirk bt. Miss V, EL 3. B-1; Bils M. C. Scriven E. Mahony, 6-3, Eugene Smith and Donald McNell Me P. A. O'Connell, 6-3, 6-3; Miss B. (who won the French champion-East bl.. Mins 9. Grubb, 6-0, 6-0; Zden. C ship), showing such splendid form, P. Brutton bt. Mile, C. B. Omer Boy, 4-1. these experts are now not so certain. Fru, S. Spering ht, Miss M. Trouncer,
0-0, 0-4. The odds are on the Australians though In Bromwich arset Quist 3rd Round: Panna Jedrzejewska bi, Mirs, they have two of the best singles Pitman, 6-1, 6-3; Miss Baunders bt, Mrs. Rmish, 6-1, 6-1; Miss Noel bt. Miss Gray, players in the world to-day, and as -1, 6-2; Mr. Fabyan bt. Mrs D. B. a partnership in the doubles these Andrus, 6-2, 6-1; Miss G. Wheeler bt. Mis two were even ranked higher than Hervey 6-1, 6-3 Miss Beriver bt. Min. Kirk, 6-1, 6-2; Mias Balt bt. Bles, W.- 11. Budge and Mako last year by many Burlac, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4; Fru, Sperling bt. Men, compelent judges of the game.
Brutton, 6-1, 6-2,
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