Around
CONCEPTIONS
A.A. Lopes Wins Senior Championship At Country Club
(By:"Birdio")
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 20, 1940.
The
OF
Courses BODY
WEIGHT
QUARTER-FINAL BADMINTON
Macao Interport Soccer Team
Eardley And Eardley Have Easy Match In Mixed Doubles
SEVERAL PLAYERS entered the semi-finals of the
THE RAINS CAME—and lot us thank whom we must for the brief but fairly solid showors that Scottish Eleven Choson foll on golf courses during the past week. The For International Cup fairways were quite unrecognisable in the fresh MACAO, March 18. With groon colour they had put on. The Country Club the coincidence of both the course at Sheungshiu lost its resilience and its hockey and football Interport parched appearance, and for the first time in! fixtures which being Silva and M. A. Oliveira beat A. L. Fisher and P. Wynter- many moons the sand greens played as though of turf,
The great match of the week-end past was the final of the Country Club Championship, in which A. A. Lopes beat E. Sadick 3 and 1, over 36 holes.
Lopes finished the first 18 holes one up, and at one stage in the second 18 Sadick had drawn level, but Lopes gradu- ally forge ahead again, and ultimately became dormit two. He won the 35th and the match, Band L.
be causing as much concern among men as among women in beauty parlour. I don't propose to take sides, and no doubt by this time people have formed opinions of their own. As I gather, there seems to be three schools of thought. (a) Mr. Davidson, who in quoting The Scienen Of Golf by P. Fowlic, M.B., appears to be of the opinion that a golf shot is body from alpha to omega; (b) "The Rough" acknowledges that body weight to a certain extent is essential, but that foremost is
BODY weight seems to
arc
staged in Hongkong on the coming Sunday, sport circles in Macao are very enthusias tic and the feeling runs high|
Colony Badminton Championships as a result of matches played last night at both Taikoo and King's College. H. doubles champions, beat D. Kwok and Mrs. P. Wilson Eardley and Miss D. Eardley, former Shanghai mixed 15-12, 15-0 to enter the mixed doubles semi-final; M. A. Blythe 15-11, 15-9 to enter the semi-finals of the men's doubles, and N. L. Smith accounted for K. L. Lui 15-0, 15-11 and entered the semi-finals of the Junior Singles championship.
The only other game was at that the Macao teams stand King's College, where C. Au and
a fair chance of giving a good P. H. Wong beat R. Mamues and GRAND NATIONAL
acount of themselves.
H. F. Gonsalves 15-7, 15-2 in a
first round match of the doubles.
In the soccer match, Macao is The best game of all was the being retresented by a fine crew Fisher and Wynter-Blythe, at Talkoo doubles game, Sliva and. Oliveira v. of local First Division players of The winners, who
are Recreio's whom a brief individual pen strongest pair in the tournament,
formed sketch follows.
A brilliant
combination.
the
net,
moments.
Silva
STARTERS AND CALL-OVER
LONDON, Mar. 18 (Reuter).
Santos is very sure in his position was particularly fine at hots The following are the probable! ne goal, and in recent trials bas shown his cleverly concealed drop #1) 25 dependable In dangerous gained many points. Oliveira was starters and jockeys for the on accurate and energetic partner. Grand National Steeplechase, Collaco, captain, has played in both the two losers, and was most adept Wynter-Blythe was the better of evious Interporis. He is so adapt- able as an all-round player that he at returning hard smashes from any has been appointed to take charge of angle. Fisher, on the other hand, the defence instead of occupying his was rather weak with his back-hand, usun centre-forward or half-back and dropped several points with
feeble returns. positions.
which will be held at Aintree, Liverpool, on April 5.
Roya! Mail (Williams): Royal Doniell (Moore); Professor 11 (Owen); The Uplifer (Danny Mor- gan); Dunhill Cusile (Parvin): Rack- quilla (Carey); Workman (Hyde); Binckhawk
Kilstar (Arch1- the bald); Red : Dominick's Away (Coleman}; Timber Wolf (Nicholson); Hillhead
The scores were never steady, and were in continual fluctuation. At the criticol moments, however, Recrelo pair became the steadier and were thus able to clinch the games.
EASIER GAMES
Prince (Wilson); Macmoffat (Alder)
(Moloney):
Cldu Fa-hon as left back played for Canton
Police prior to the | Japanese occupation."
He is very teady and
Cross (Mitchell); a Trojan. will work like He clears beautifully.
Lou Hon-sart. ex South China player, holds the Important pivot
IN NONE of the other games John Chinaman (Magee); Milano (M. ponition as Macao's centre-holt. At could the winners be said to have Jones): Knightsbrook all times fine, clean player.
been extended. The mixed doubles Venturesome Knight (Mr. Tweedle); the work done, by the wrists, A. A. LOPES.. the new Cham- Magalhaes, is Maeno's experienced combination of II. and Miss Eardley Litigant (Mr. Black); Le Cygne Although showed a noticeable slackening in the (O'Grady); Symacthis (Feakes); In- and (c) Mr. Scott Hurston and pion of the Country Club, Sheungahin, and reliable right-half. Mr. R. Hancock who take up cudgels fie beat E. Sadick 3 und 1 in the final heavy, he makes up by his quality of first set when lending 11-3, and as a versible (Hogan); Bogsicar (Foley); feeding the immediate forwards and to 12 before the game ended. There Jones); Takvor Pacha (Major Prio last Sunday.
consequence their opponents crept up Boro (Taylor); National Night (H. on behalf of cricketers, and who are
marking his opponents. of the opinion that body work
Lau Hing-chol, a fast left half, was never any doubt in the second Palmer); Cornlaw (Myles); Lux- counts for nothing in making a crie- und Anally the wrists snap the club
game.
borough (no Jockey); Lazy Boats ket drive-that-it in all a matter of head into position at the moment of combines well with the full-backs.
C. Au and Patrick H. Wong, the (Word); Prime (Mr. Marsh); Cordite Rego is tricky and has fine speed rhythm and timing.
impact. Now what should be consi-
n (Morgan);
I I should like to add my little bit dered at the moment of impact is the in the flank position of outside-right, Chinese Y.M.C.A. pair, also had
Under Bid (Bisgill); a hard-working inside Marques and Gonsalves. At no time right Joanliho is
comparatively which Is
easy match against Bachelor Prince (no jockey); Down- different from any of momentum of the club head and the
(Capt. Seeley); Tuck Mil the foregoin
in that, though like inertia of the ball. If the one force right and can be relied upon to com
bine with Macno's right winger.
were they extended,
(Kelly): Gold Arrow (Lay); Second T I agree that wrist- were equal to the other, the natural
Carvalho as centre forward is the
In the junior
Act (Doweswell); match, N. L. Smith,
Red Freeman und body-work are an essential reaction would be for the club hend
for the title, was far (Redmond); Sterling Duke (Brogan). combination for a golf shot, I would to bounce back, but the force of the most agile player. He possesses favourite
Airgeadrios will be scratched, and place the body as being the more club-head (I don't know what it is exhaustless energy and shoots ac- superior with his all-round form.
year's goalle contributory to force, and, therefore, expressed in-fool-pounds or fool-curately. Last
opponent, was almost run off Chesterton, Bollyfox, and Young Mis- for Lui, his
his feet, and his short returns were chief are doubtful starters. of primary importance. Unfortun-poundals) is its speed multiplied by Macao. ately, in golf, there are two kinda the weight. And that is some having played for South Chine, is
Lau Chung-san a n footballer who disastrous for himself. very much greater than the prominent on the forward-line- and or shots,
the bat ball ET us take the drive (or the shots Let us suppose that the speed of needs little introduction. Always de
with wooden clubs) Arst. The the club-head were 100 miles an pendable. He is to play inside-left
for Macao, wrists are the last members of one's hour. 1 don't know whether that is
Ip Pou-ton fast outside-left. Is --body that come Into operation-that 20 or not, but it must be something
is, the club is brought down first by around that figure. Then for the very tricky and has perfect under- wrists alone to create that speed, standing with his inside-left colleague. they would indeed have to be tre-Centres beautifully. mendously strong.. but, the work: Reserves-Boyes, Cordova, Lau of the wrists is not so great. The Chung-kuan and Leong Sul-va.
LE
the body pivot, then by the arms,
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE
SECOND EXTRA' RACE
MEETING will be held (weather
the inertia of
body and arms bring the club-head down with the greater part of that [speed, and all that the wrists do is im-
part the extra few miles per hour. PLEASE Turn To Page 2.
permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Lawn Bowls Meeting
SATURDAY, 23rd and MONDAY,
25th March, 1940, commencing ati
18.30 p.m. on both days,
The First Bell will be rung at 12' Noon a
and the Tifin Interval will be
after the second race (1 p.m.) on
both daMBERS' ENCLOSURE
S.No.
ASSOCIATION
FINANCES
SCOTLAND XI
In the final of the International
Open Doubles Match On Friday
The remaining first round match
the Colony Open Badminton doubles championship, K. L. Yong
and H. F. Chew v. II. M. Lau and S.
(C. Chung, will be played off at King's College on Friday, March 22, at 2 Charity Cup competition ite Solon College on Friday, March 22, nt 8 poo on Easter Monday, Scotland will
[p.J.
Latest Call-Over
Following is the latest call-over Kilstar 15 to 2 o; Professor II 100.to 9 0, 12 to 1 t, Royal Daniell 100 to 7. Sterling Duke 20 to 1 o., Venture- some Knight 33 to 1 t and o., Inver- sible 33 to 1 o.
Lincolnshire
Probable Starters
LONDON, Mar.. 18 (Reuter).—— Following are the probable starters and Jockeys for the Lincolnshire Handicap, which will be run on April
be represented by Duncan; Bone and and Talt. Blackburn; Birrell, Williamson and Reserves-Pamaby, Dignan, Gor-3 over a mile. Clarke; Munro, Pryde, Coull, Ferrier don and Fraser.
LA
SALLE
COLLEGE
SATISFACTORY ATHLETIC MEETING
No. One without a badge will be Seading Suggested For
admitted to the Members' Enclosure.
Such must be worn throughout the duration cach
In such a Mocit manner is to be readily identified.
Badges admitting Non-Members to
the Members' End
The Championships
A COUNCIL MEETING of
the
and Club Lawn Bowls Association was held in Rooms at $5.00 per for Gentle the Board Room of the "8. C. M. Foat"
per
day for Ladies yesterday, and it was arranged that
men and $3.00
'he annual meeting of the Associa-
(both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the len be held in the same Board Room personal or written application of a Friday, March 29.
Dr. J. T. Smalley. President, pre- Member, such Member to be respon sided and was supported by Mr. R. sible for all visitors introduced by P. Philips, Bon. Secretary and Mr.
Several Seconds Clipped
Of 800-Metre Records
Bun
Golden Sovereign" (Beary); Hot- II (San Wragg); Broompa- n-Daisy (Nevelt); Wonersh (Weston); Titan (E. Smith); Quartier Maitre (Gordon Richards); Southport (Lowrey); Floretti (Lane); Paul Beg (Gunn); Davy Dolittle (A. Burns): Squadron Castle (Dyson); Aldine (Richardson) Reynards Lodge (Wells); Mr. Snodgrass (Bevans); itose Town (D. Smith); Tleen Gari (Tucker); Uncle Archle (Mullins); Punt Gun (Dick); Hamac (Sharpe): Dannymede (Nicholl). The follow- ing probables are without jockeys.- Time Step, Nagor, Elinen, Corena, Doubtful marters are Fast Step, Fair- [fox, King's Gap, Spliced and Straight
Four.
....
Call-Over
Following is the latest call-over for the Lincolnshire,—Quartier Maitre 7
SEVERAL SECONDS were taken off the Senior and Junior 800-metre records of La Salle College at their annual sports meeting which concluded yesterday on the College grounds. L. Silva was timed at 2 mins. 17 SCCB: to 1 o, 16 to 2, Titan 15 to 2 0. 8. Explaining the balance sheet, Mr. for the Senior event, which time is four seconds better to it. Time Sep 100 to 8., Wonersh The Secretary's Office, 156, 100f Gutierrez said that last year's work than the previous record set up by A. Ulrich in 1937, while 100 to 7. Aldine, 100 to 6., Southpart Exchange Bullding, (Tel. 27784) will ing showed a profit of $308, as against B. Alonto clocked 2 mins. 27.5 secs. for the Junior event,
previous year.
him, and for Payment. of all Chits,
ate.
close at 10.45 năm, ou both days.......... Tiffins are obtainable at the Club
L. A. Gullerrez, Hon. Treasurer.
A loss
of $181 the
o had been practically
less than 10
no bettering L. Xavier's 1938 record by no House provided they are ordered in changes in the income and ex- advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tol penditure accounts except that the seconds. “ 21920).
"PUBLJU ENCLOSURE
Entrance fees were slightly higher. In the Individual Champion soares: 3. f. Remedios Time' mips. 800 metres (Senior)-1, L. Silvs: 2 Y. The price of Admission to the The position of the Association was
healthy.. very
ships, L. Xavier won the Senior 1 week. (Record). It was agreed that the accounts be Cup, while A. Azevedo annexed. 3. N. Kaviar, Time-3 mins.
300 metres (Junior)-1, B. Alonco; 2; presented at the annual meeting, sub-the Junior Cup,... presented by a sec. (Record).
Old Doys Race (000 metres)-1, ject to audit,
Ricel Hall. The Midgets Indivi-conies A. Sequeira.
Teachers Race (Egg and Spoon Race). dual Championship was shared-1G Lens 2 F. Ulrich by L. Azevedo and E. Silva with metres (Senior) 18 points. Davin
Public Enclosure is $1.00 per day including Tax, for all Persons, includ- Ing Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price, 197
By Order,
G. E. BROWN,
Secretary, Hongkong, 18th March, 1940,
METROPOLE
ROOM BATH
CENTRAL
$6-
BAY CLEAN.C...?
COMFORTABLE
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SEEDING SUGGESTION A LETTER from Mr. B. W. Brad bury, who is on leave, concerning the sceding of certain ⠀ players In the At the conclusion of the. Meet, Mr. forthcoming championship this sen- L. G. Morgan, of the Education, De {son, was read by the Secretary, and partment, - distributed the prizes, at it was recommended that the letter the same Uma congratulating the be brought forward to the annual boys on their fina show under such
improvised conditions.
meTRO Playground Associa
for a $50 donation to
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THE RESULTS The cosulis'ware:""
Beout Face (Carthy Kowloon Troopassa, antial, meeting, as will also a pro. M. Ne and Hong Lau-chiu) 2. Kis Kun-
Potato Rare (budget eng sub-enidget), *tained,» (DE TRANS
to 1 o.
Y. M. C. A. Hockey Team
tho
The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. Hockey team against the Khalan
姐 Association
nyu Fground to-morrow at 6 pm.:
i
·Colledge; · Jordan and Tomlinson; Smita, McLellan and Waldron; A. N. Other White, Pennington, Eisiy and Highlands.
St. Paul's College Athletic Meet
M. Xavier: X, M. Chen, Time-5 mins. ZB peca.
Obstacle Race (Midget and sub-midget).' ---1, 2. Darton; 2, Lu Bequelen.
Boarders finos (Senior),ki, A. dotische; 2. M. Matuta,
Inter-Behoot · Relay—t! --Wah-Watt), (2
College Inter-class Rolay (Junior)--3, Class 3A; 2 Clase SA,
*Inter-claim Relay (Senior) —–—1; Class 3A)| 2murid E. CIAM 2A PER
The 31st annual athletic sporte of Inter-class Relay (Midget) --), Cam St. Paul's College will be held on, 4512 Class DATE, CIANULA
the South China A.A. ground, Caro- Mirugarregar, inter-alan Uunior) - Woh line Hill, on March 29 from 1.30 to, "zug of-war, Intersoft (Bentori Won by all. Runners-up Matria.
tribute the prizes.
[posal that the League Bowls be main.chlu and Shui Kong-Ende nich by Claw B/W Runners-up Clase 4A.1" 6' pm. "Mrs ̈E. G. Stewart will dis";
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