Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
September 11, 1939.
"SPUGGY" SILVA'S RINK WINS OPEN COLONY BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
F.X.M. da Silva
RECREIO FOUR MUCH 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 do Recreio, 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
he skipped the muccessful rink, J. C, Brown.
THREAT TO WELSH RUGGER
Playing fur
inort!
the
consistently, the result of superior play, and were thin their opponents throughout the leading 25-8 at the end of the 20th. match, the Recreio men thoroughly
SOME FINE HEADS deserved their victory of 25-8-a There were some very fine heads
which margin
fairly represented during
match. The peculiar their superiority over their oppon-feature of the game was that both ents.
sides preferred the short and medium heads, and throughout only one The big difference between the long head was played-the last of play of the two rinks AVIS that the day. whereas the Recreio four all thone The following were
W. T. H. Davies Joins turn, only Calman and Ferguson head by head:
League Circle
London, Aug. 20 Welsh Rugby Football received its worst blow for many years when! W. T. H. Davies decided to join the i ranks of the Rugby League. was common knowledge that he desiredl to obtain a post in South Wales.
played well in the Kowloon Dock F. A. Machado rink. Morrison had I bad day, C. M. Silva heldom doing anything right, while 3. r. v. Ribelro [Brown, always u) against him, F. X. M, da Silva
vould not produce the type of play! required to turn the balance to hi
CONSISTENT PLAYERS
The splendid play of Machado, Siva and Ribeiro almost invariably left "Spugry" Silve with nothing to do but to block; but on a few heads
After graduating as B.A. at Swan- sea University College, he did when the ships went down to roll. year's physical training course at the shot was against the Portuguese, 10 Carnegle College, being now a fully { i on these occasions "Spugay" 11 qualified teacher of physical trainee off in a far better light than 12 ing. Two vacancies recently oc-Brown. curred in South Wales, at his old
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his rink was defeated.
BASEBALL
SEASON CONCLUDES
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 wea- ther, was brought to a close on August 20 in pleasant weather. The grandstands surrounding the centre courts were crowded.
Misa Jean Nicoll, the
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 tile at Sear- borough with great ease. She beat the Bohemia-Moravian player, Mile. E. Nechvilava, in two straight sets in less than thirty-five minutes 6-3, G-2.
M. D. Delaford 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
reores America Defeats as on record. The result was
Great Britain
scason
never in doubt, 6-2, 6-2.
WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Miss Nicoll and Miss Cardinall won the women's doubles champion- ship after 4177 Interesting match, The local baseball
They were the better all-round pair. Miss Clement was rather erratic at wound up over the week-end with times. In the first set Miss Nicol two interesting matches. On and Miss Cardinal) began slowly and Saturday, America defeated Great Mrs. McKelvic and Miss Clement led Britain by 14-5 to win the Mamak 3-1 and were 49-15 on Miss Nicoll's service, only to lose the game. They International Shield and yester- had a chance in the next game too. day the Union Brewers ended the Then Mies Nicoll and Miss Cordial season with a clean record by rallied and in the second set in par- defeating the All-Chinese 7.5 kular they were masters of the
situation, 7-5, 6-3. after a close struggle.
D. W. Butler, who had H partner in the men's doubles in D. C. Coombe, won the final against C. M. Jones and M. D. Deloford in a five-set match which lasted two hours, 7-5, 4-6, 8-6, 4-6, 6-3.
In the
new
her secon
In winning the mixed doubles with D. W. Butler, Miss Nicoll gained her third success on visit to Scarborough. She played a
vice was excellent. O. Anderson
International match, America was represented by Shade, school at Gowerton and at Cow- Machado was consistent through-15
Patton and McFarlane (U.S.S. John bridge. Unfortunately his supple-out, but was given a good match by 18
D. Edwards), Wilson, Terry, Thomas, mentary subjects were not those re- Calman. Charlie Silva was brilliant quired, to Davles, with his future to at the start and at the end when he is
Douglas, Ruel and Chase (U.S.S. and Costello, Sartaln Mindanao), look tu, nccepted a post at Bradford drew perfectly to the jack; but he Grammar School, and also decided had an extremely bad putch in the
Vetkoelter (U.S.S. Tulsa) and "Doc Molthen und "Dutch" Lingenbrink to play in the future for Bradford middle when he failed to find his 21
weight and green. Ferguson was There was a large attendance at (R.K. B.C.). Great Britain was re- Davies and his first cousin, the best of the Kowloon Dock four.the match, amongst those present be- presented by Foley, "Honest Tom" very cool game, while Butler's ser- Of the two No. 3's, fibeiro wasing His Excellency Ute Governor, Sir Fox, Norman Leonard, Dave Leonard, and Miss Jarvis put up a very plucky boy halfuucks." Born at Penclawdd, by far the better. He gave "Spuggy" Geoftry Northcote, and His Honour Joe Bowen, Stan Leonard, Jackle night indeed. 7-5, 7-5.
O'Sullivan, Denham Crary, Terry "Colonel" a small village between Swansea Silva much more support than Mor-Sir Atholl MacGregor.
Leonard, Sam Izatt and Dave Walker.
Northern.
Tanner, made history on the "school-
and Lianelly, they both went to rison did Brown, who had an un- Gowerton County School, where enviable task for the whole of the their extraordinary ability attracted match.
the attention of both the Swansen
The Portuguese led 8-0 after win- andi Llanelly clubs. While still in school both frequently assisted ning the first four heads, and though Swanson. Their fane became more they dropped the subsequent four than local when, while still school they were still leading 8-4 at the boys, they assisted Swansea to be the end of the 8th head. They kept only club side ever to defent New their noses in front all the way as Zenland in September, 1935. There
was no doubt possible that it was
the Inspiring play of these two boys"1" Class. Jockey allowance. that ensured victory, for in addition
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Interport Lawn Bowls Team Sails
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The Americans hit and scored in:
frame.
hit every
Lingenbrink cireult clout, while three-buggers Patton, Mc- were registered by Farlane und Wilson.
Against the pitching of McFarlane, the Britons were all at sea, scoring only une scratched single in the seventh inning. They scored five runs in the Afth without registering a hit, chiefly as the result of errors in
the field and "free passes" issued by
McFarlane.
$
MORE EVEN GAME
GOLF IN LIGHTNING
AND STORM
.
Bus Driver Wins Artisans' Tourney
Moor Park
to playing the visiting latves to a
Confident that as a side representa
Dus-driver W. E. Lavender standstill, E. C. Davey's two tries 4-3.30 pm. Inland Bay Handicap, tive of the Colony they will give good
(Malden). handleap... 4, won... be were the result of semarkable open-First section For China pontes, account of themselves in the northern
Artisan Golfers' senior tournament Ings made by Davies.
"C" Class, Jockey allowance. One port, the Hongkong Lawn Bowls
The match between Union at Moor Park on August 22 with a interport team left for Shanghal Note.-One entry only will be made yesterday on board the Conte Blon-Brewers, the local champions, and net score of 139 for thirtysix moles. for the Island Bay Handicap (Races camano. Only four sailed. These All-China was a much closer affair, is scores were 70 (High course)
Entries will be were: B. W. Bradbury (Manager and After both teams had been blanked and 71 (West course).
Captain), U. M. Omar (C.C.C.), A. 3. in the first inning, the Brewers took qualified to take either the scratch divided into First and Second Sections Hall (K.B.G.C.), and G. Duncan the lead when they tallied once ur handicap team trophies. They at the discretion of the, handicapper. (H.K.F.C.).
through Dave Leonard, who sinshed chose the handicap. The scratch
5.1
Tweed 1.7.
Of the original side chosen to make a single past third and scored when prize went to West Byfect. Handicap.-Second Section. (See the trip. A. E. Carey and W. S. Dell Nip Lum made a wild throw. The Race No. 2).
(Police), J. S. Landolt (C.C.C.) and Chinese, however, replied in their S. M. White (K.B.G.C.) were unable half of the second stanza, Tommy Gosford Handicap. to go. A. Bower, who is travelling Chan being forced home. Subscription Pen- to Shanghai by the same steamer on Jockey Allowance. business, will be available for the
friendly matches arranged.
The programme in Shanghai is as
RACING RESUMES
The programme of events for the Seventh Extra Race Meeting on September 23, the re-opening of the Hongkong racing season, is as follows:
4.-4.30 p.m. For Ausitallan us, "C" Class. One Mile.
1-2 p.m. Sub.-Grimins Autumn Plate. For China ponies, Subscription Subscription Griffins of this Club of this season. Club Weight 145 lb. One lb. penalty for of every $200 or part thereof won in barred. stakes since January 1, 1939. One the 11⁄2 mile post. and a quarter miles.
Island Bay
7.-3 p.Ju. Clear Water Hand:up-For China ponles, Griffins of this of this
season. Winners $1,000 or more In stakes,
Jockey allowance.
From
8.--5.30 p.m. Junk Bay Landicap. China ponies, "D" Činss. Sub- 2-2.30 p.m. Tweed Island Bay scription Grintos of this Club of this Handicap-First Section-For Chinal season, barred. To be ridden by ponies, "B" Class, Jockey allowance. jockeys who have not won ten races From the 1% mile post.
anywhere at any time. No whips or spurs allowed. Six furlongs.
the
The much-debated golf rule which disqualifies a player for sheltering during a storm in stroke plny was walved at the Artisans' Tournamenti
two above-mentioned. For nearly hours Hightning flashed over course and struck trees, and heavy rain mude conditions too bad for the hardiest. More than 100 competi- tors were held up for long periods Peculiarly enough, the Chinese because of waterlogged greens and again got on level terms in their half bunkers, and some had no option but of the frame, also scoring four runs to seek refuge unti the weather
The Brewers were unable to score agala until the Arst half of the fifth but they resumed with a rush with four markers on three hits and three
errors.
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Sept. 13 v. Rees, Sept. 13 v. Club Lusitano. Sept. 15 v. Junior Golf Club. Sept. 16 v. Shanghai (Police In the last inning of the game, the cleared. Many retired and one fin-
Green).
Brewers scored two runs, the double ished his round in bare feet. He Sept. 17 v. Police R.C.
to rightneld by Stan Leonard scoring had discarded his shoes and socks Sept. 18 v. Barbarians B.C.- his brothers Dave and Terry.
after playing ten holes. Sept. 20 v. Shanghai (Shanghai The Chinese were unable to winc
A group of players and spectators M-G-M's L.B.C.).
off this lead and the game ended with Sept. 21 v. Shanglial Lawn Bowls the U.B. undisputed top-dogs on the struck of shock when lightning
Club, Sept. 23 v. Shanghal (Wayside
Park). Sept. 25 v. Yangisepoo DB.C. Sept. 20 v. Association
mittee. Sept. 27 Hongkong team returns.
0.0 p.m. Island Boy Handicap. Second Section. (See Race No. 4). Dally Double Event.---th and Second seven races.
Note--One entry only will be made for the Tweed Island Bay Handicap (Races Nos. 2 and 5). Entries will le divided into First and Sections at the discretion of the tiandicapper.
33 p.m. Vaucluse Handicap. For Australian subscription ponies,
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Soventh Extra Raco Meeting to be held on Saturday, 23rd September, 1939, (weather permitting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Build- Ing; 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 on-Thursday, 14th September,
1939.
By Order,
C. D, BROWN,
Secretary.
a nearby tree, and one golfer local diamond.
had a club knocked out of his hand. After the game, Mrs. Luk, Vice-During the height of the storm a Chairman of the Hongkong Women's tournament sub-committee meeting Soldiers Rellef Association, presented was called, and an offelal afterwards Com-the winning squad with mementos of announced that no netlon would be
the occasion which were donated by taken against players the Gregg Publishing Company. sheltered.
who hod
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Boccer players of the Police and Kwong Wah teams who took part in the soccer match on Saturday on the occasion of the opening of Police pavilion at Boundary Street, Kowloon. The Pollon players are, in white and Kwong Wali in dark Jersey.Photo by Ming Yuen.
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