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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THCC September 11, 1939.0
"SPUGGY" SILVA'S RINK WINS OPEN COLONY BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
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F.XM. da Silva
he skipped the successful rink.
THREAT TO WELSH · RUGGER
RECREIO FOURMUCH TOO CONSISTENT FOR BROWN'S MEN
(By "Abe").
Following the example of another Portu- guese rink last year, F.A. Machado, C. M. Silva, J. F. V. Ribeiro and F. X, M. da Silva, of the Club de Rocroio, carried off the Open Bowls rinks championship of the Colony yesterday on the Civil Service C.C. green by defeating the Kowloon Dock four of A. Calman, M. Ferguson, R. Morrison and J. C. Brown.
Playing fur
more
consistently, the result of superior play, and were inn hele opponents throughout the leading 25-6 at the end of the 20th. match, the Recreio inen thoroughly
SOME FINE HEADS [deserved their victory of 25-B-0 There were some very fine heads. margin which fairly represented during the match. The peculiar their superiority over their oppon- feature of the game was that both ents.
sides preferred the short and medium
J. C. Brown
his rink was defeated.
BASEBALL
SEASON
Tennis
Jean Nicoll Wins Northern Championship
DELOFORD TAKES MEN'S SINGLES
The North of England Champion- ships, meeting at Scarborough, which had been favoured with fine wen ther, was brought lo, a close on August 20 In pleasant weather. The grandstands surrounding the centre courts were crowded.
Miss Jean Nicoll, the clever Har- row girl, who although she is still under seventeen years of age, had won twenty-one tournaments, won the Women's Singles title at Sear- borough with great ense. She bent the Bohemia-Moravian player, Mile. E. Nechvilova, in two straight sets in less than thirty-five minutes 0-3, 0-2.
CONCLUDES heads, and throughout only one
The big difference between the long head was played-the list of play of the two rinks was that the day, whereas the Recreio four all shone The following
W. T. H. Davies Joins,nly Catman and Ferguson heat! by head:
League Circle
London, Aur. 28.
Welsh Rugby Football received its worst blow for many years when W. T. H. Davies decided to join the ranks of the Rugby League. It was common knowledge that he desiredi
played well in the Kowloon Dock F. A. Machadu rik. Morrisoni havel IT bad day, C. M. Silva seldom doing anything right, while J. F. V. Ribeiro Brown, always up against him, F. X. M. da Silva could not produce the type of play required to turn the balance to hish side.
CONSISTENT PLAYERS
The splendid play of Machado,
to obtain a post in South Wales. Siva and Ribeirú almost invartably
left "Spunky" Silva with nothing to
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After graduating as B.A. at Swan-do but to block; but on a few heads # ren University College, he did when the skips went down to roll, year's physical training course at the Carnegie College, being now a fully the hot was against the Portuguese,15
and on these occasions "Spuery" qualified teacher of physical train- come off in a far better Hght Din 12 ing. Two vacancies recently or curred in South Wales, at his old Brown.
(skip)
2
were the scores
A. Calman
M. Ferguson It. Morrison J. C. Brown
(skip)
school at Gowerton and at Cow- Muchindo was consistent through-lis bridge. Unfortunately his supple-out, but was given a good match by 16 mentary subjects were not those re- | Calmat. Charlie Silva was brilliant 1 quired, so Davies, with his future to at the start and at the end when he
18 look to, nccepted a post at Bradford drew perfectly to the jock; but he 19 Grammar School, and also deckled hatt on extremely bad patch in the 20 to play in the future for Bradford middle when he failed to find his| Northern.
weight and green. Ferguson was There was u large attendance at
Tanner, made history on the "school-
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M. D. Deloford of Kent, who had defeated D. W. Butler, the holder of the men's title, went on to beat the New Zealander, D. C Coombe, in straight sets, in one of the quickest Anais on record. The result WIK
America Defeats over in doubt, 6-2, 6-2.
Great Britain
WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Miss Nicoll and Miss Cardinall won the women's doubles champion- ship after an Interesting match. They were the better all-round pair, The local baseball Benson Miss Clement was rather erratic at wound up over the week-end with times. In the first sel Miss Nicoll two interesting matches. On and Miss Cardinall began slowly, and Saturday, America defeated Great 3-1 and were 40-15 on Miss Nicoll's Mrs. McKelvie and Miss Clement led Britain by 14-5 to win the Mamak servler, only to lose the game. They International Shield and yester-had chance in the next game two. day the Union Brewers ended the Then Miss Nicoll and Miss Cardinall season with a clean record by rallied and in the second set in par- theular they were masters of the defeating the All-Chinese 7-5 situation, 7-5, 6-3. after a close struggle.
W. Butler, who had 九 new parther in the men's doubles in D. In the Internation! match, C. Coombe, won the final against America was represented by Slunce, C. M. Jones and M. D. Deloford in a Pation and McFarlane (U.S.S. John five-set match which Insted Iwo D. Edwards), Wilson, Terry, Thomas, hours, 7-5, 4-0, 8-6, 4-6, 0-3. Douglas, Ruel and Chuse (U.S.S. In winning the mixed doubles Mindanao), Costello, Sartaln and with D. W. Butler, Miss Nicol}
Kalued (U.S.Sutch
Tulen) and "Doc" her third stizuess on her second and
Lingenbrink visit
visit to Scarborough. She played a B.C.). Great Britain was re- very cool game, while Butler's ser- Wag excellent. O. Anderson
tter
Davies and his first cousin, the best of the Kowloon Duck four. lie match, amongst those present be-presented by Foley, "Honest Tom" vice
of the two No. 3's, Ribeiro was ing His Excellency the Governor, Sir Fox, Norman Leonard, Dave Leonard, and Misa Jarvis put up a very plucky boy halfbacks." Born at Penclawdd, by far the better. He gave "Spuggy" Geoffry Northcote, and His Honour Joe Bowen, Stan Leonard, Jackle fight indeed. 7-5, 7-5. a small village between Swansea Silva much more support than Mor-Sir Atholl MacGregor,
and Llunelly, they both went to frison did Brown, who had an un- Gowerton County School, where enviabic task for the whole of the
their extraordinary ability attracted match.
the attention of both the Swansea
The Portuguese led B-6 after win- and Llanelly clubs. While still in sch100! both frequently
naslsted ning the first four heads, and though Swansen,
Their fine became more they dropped the subsequent fourf than local when, while still school-they were still leading 8-4 at the boys, they assisted Swensen to be the end of the ith head. They kept only club side ever to defeat New their noses in front all the way as Zealand
In September, 1935. There
was no doubt possible that it was
the inspiring play of these two boys" Class. Jockey allowance. One that ensured victory, for in addition mile.
to playing the visiting halves to a
standstill, E. C. Davey's two tries 4.-3.30 p.m. Island Bay Handicap, were the result of remarkable open--First section-For China ponies, ings made by Dayles.
"C" Class. Jockey allowance. One mile.
HONGKONG
RACING RESUMES
Interport Lawn Bowls Team Sails
O'Sullivan. Denham Crary, Terry | Leonard, Sam Izalt and "Colonel"
Dave Walker.
The Americans hit und scored in every frame. Lingenbrink hit a circuit clout, while three-baggers registered by Patton. Mc-
were
Farlane and Wilson.
GOLF IN LIGHTNING
Against the pitching of McFarlane, AND STORM
the Britons were all at sea, scoring the only one scratched single in
Ave seventh inuing. They scored runs in the fifth without registering a b, chiefly as the result of errors in
the field and free passes Issued by McFarlane.
Bus Driver Wins Artisans' Tourney
Bur-driver W. E. Lavender (Mulden). handicap 4.. won the Artisan Golfers' senior tournament at Moor Park on August 22 with a net score of 138.for thirtysix holes. 70 (gh course)
Note.--One entry only will be made 73esterday on board the Conte Bian Brewers, 'Ue focal" "champions, “neis scores were
pm. Tweed
5.-4
Race No. 2).
{Tall
or
Island Bay
(Police), S.
onee
Confident that as a side representa- tive of the Colony they will give good account of themselves in the northern
MORE EVEN GAME port, the Hongkong Lawn Bowls Interport team left for Shanghai Tht match between Union
four sulled. These All-China was a much closer affair. for the Island Bay Handicap (Races Camano. Only Nos, 4 and 03. Entries will be: B. W. Bradbury (Manager and After both teams had been blanked and west course). Moor Park divided into First and Second Sections Captam ac.), and G.
UM. Omar (C.C.C.), A. J. in the first inning, the Brewers look qualified to take either the scratch
for handicap team trophies. Duncan the lead when they tail
They at the discretion of the handicapper. (H.K.F. Cal elde chosen to make
tallied
clitse the handleop. The scratch through Dave Leonard, who alashed
She prize went to West Byfleet. third and scored when single past
The much-debated golf rule which Handicap-Second Section. (See the trip, 4. Candolt (C.C.C.) and Chinese, however, replied in
and W. S. Dall Nip Lum made a wild throw. The disqualifies a player for sheltering during a stonn stroke play was S. M. White (K.B.G.C.) were unable half of the second stanza, Tommy waived at the Arthans Tournament -4.30 p.m. Gosford Handicap. to go, A. Bower, who is travelling | Chan being forced home.
above-mentioned. For nearly two For Australian Subscription Pon- to Shanghai by the same steamer on The Brewers were unable to score hours lightning flashed over The The programme of events for the
Allowance.business, wll be avaliable for the again until the first half of the fifth course and struck trees, and heavy Soventh
Jockey Hxtra Race Meeting onies, "C" Cluss,
friendly matches arranged.
but they resumed with a rush September 23, the re-opening of the One Mile.
with rain made conditions too bad for the The
programme in Shanghal is as four markers on three hits and three hardiest. More than 100 compet!- tors were held up for long periods Pecullarly Sept. 13 v. Recs,
enough, the Chinese because of waterlogged greens and Sept. 13 v. Club Lusitano.
again got on level terms in their halt bunkers, and some had no option but Sept. 15 v. Junior Golf Club. of the frame, also scoring four runs. to seek refuge until the weather Sept. 16 v. Shanghai (Police In the last inning of the game, the cleared. Many retired and one fa-
Green).
Brewers scored two runs, the double Islied his round in bare feet. He Sept. 17 v. Police R.C.
to rightfeld by Stan Leonard scoring had discorded his shoes and socks Sept. 18 v. Barbarians B.C.
his brothers Dave and Terry,
after playing ten holes. Sept. 20 v. Shongtial (Shanghal The Chinese were unable to wipe Sept. 21 v. Shanghai Lawn Dowls
Hongkong racing season, is as follows: 7.-3 p.m. Clear Water Bay follows:
China ponies, 1-2 p.m. Sub-Grimns Autumn Handicap-For
Griffins of this Plate. For Chinu ponley, Subscription Subscription Griffins of this Club of this season. Club of this season. Winners
$1,000 Or more Weight 145 lb. One lb. penalty for ot every $200 or part thereot won in barred. Jockey allowance. stakes since January 1, 1939. One the 1 mile post. and a quarter miles.
2.-2.30 p.m. Tweed Island Bay Handleap. First Section-For China ponies, "B" Class. Jockey allowance, From the 11⁄2 mile post. **
stakes,
From
8.-5.30 pm. Junk Bay Handicap. --For China ponles, "D" Class, Sub- scription Grifins of this Club of this season, barred. To be ridden by jockeys who have not won ten races anywhere at any time. No whips or] spurs allowed. Six furlongs.
80 p.m. Island Bay Handicap. (See Race No. 4).
Note.--One entry only will be made for the Tweed Island Bay Handicap-Second Section,
(Races Nos. 2 and 6), Entries will Dally Double Event-fifth and be divided into First and Second seven races. Sections at the discretion of the
handicapper.
31 p.m. Vaucluse Handicap. -For Australian,subscription pontpaj
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Seventh Extra Raco- Meeting to be bold on Saturday, 23rd September; 1939, (weather permitting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Build- Tag: The Club House, Happy. Valley; The Hong Kong Club; The Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road,
Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON or Thursday, 14th- Sépténibéry 1999.
By Order,
PRINC. B. BROWN, HAGE MERTA Secretary.
Club. Sept. 23 v. Shanghal (Wayside
Park). Sept. 25 v. Yangisepoo B.C. Sept. 20 v. Association Com-
mittee. Sept. 27 Hongkong team returns.
of the Polion kid Kwong Wah tan
indary :@troot, Kowloon. The Pelico plitý
crrors.
off this lead and the game ended with the U.B. undisputed top-dogs on the local diamond.
A group of players and spectators
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