BADMINTON'S "WIMBLEDON"
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1949.
Freeman In A Class By Himself In Singles Rating
By JAMES CHAMBERS
London, Mar. 1.—Dave Freeman of San Diego, Captain of the United States Badminton team, is favoured to win the Men's Singles title in the English Badminton Championships öpening on Wednes- day.
Freeman,.. unbeaten in a 'singles match for ten years, is rated one of the best players ever seen in this country. Badminton critic Stanley Doust des- cribed him as "an agile player with the most beautiful footwork I have ever seen. He is in a class apart from all others."
The San Diego Doctor became an automatic favourite when in the recent Thomas Cup International match against Malaya he defeated that country's two best players, Wong Peng-soon and Ooi Teik-hock. Malaya, however, defeated the United States and went on to win the Cup by thrashing Denmark 8-1 in the final of the International Tournament.
Freeman has been seeded in of the Women's Singles
yann
Won!!
of
arc
title, ships in
which the Mainynn, and United States
no
:
of
a different hulf from 22-year- will play Mrs Clinton Stephens, Danish
171 her opening Thons Cup teams have been old Jodun Skaarup of Denmark, of Baltimore
She is the wife of Clin-entered en blee. holder of the English title, and match.
of the American
In the classiest entry ever Uol Teik-hock, but in his sec- tun Stephens
thuse championships. tion of the draw he will be up Thomas Cup team. She and her
American for the
English players Art regarded ogainst other Danes and Mala-husband
chance having ከE His chief danger will be Mixed Doubles Champions. Feng-soon, Champion
Kirsten, a left-hander, and her winning anything. The standarð
here Mrs T. Abms of badminton Singapore.
country woman, Nine nations will compete will make a bid to hold the Wo- The play continues until Satur- men's Doubles title for the third very low cbb. Lack of suitable day evening. Four of the ve successive year. They won the halls for the game is the prime reason why young players of are nol titles held by the Danes will beute in 1947 and 1940.
class international defended.
nations will be TC- bring produced. Associated
the champlon-Press.
Niue Pretty 20-year-old Kirsten Thorndahi of Denmark, holder presented
in
COLONY BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS:
ROBERT TAY SMASHES
HIS WAY THROUGH
the
The highlight of yesterday evening's matches in the Colony Badminton Championships played at the Club de Recreio was Senior Singles encounter in which Robert Tay, reigning Colony Sin gles Champion, defeated Charles Au 15-7, 15-10 after a struggle last- ing half-an-hour. Tay rode to victory on his powerful smashes and his superior court craft and stamina.
Adopting the tactics of wearing out his opponent right from the start. trick and lob shots Tay intermingled smashes with cunningly concealed which kept Au on the defensive. After allowing Au to lead 6-3, Ta» unleash- ed his strength with; fierce smashing which netted him five points in a row to give him the lead it 8-G.
At this point the service changed hands 13 times without a pout being scored by either player. During this period both players touched peak form and top level badminton was seen and appreciated by the many spectators pre-
Rent.
Au tired visibly at this criti, rallies to thrill the crowd. Au's;
cat stage and Tay took command repertoire of strokes was not in-!
of the game Luring the fast- tiring Au to the net with fliek nhots, he easily put away the re- turns with sideline smashes and ran up even points to win the first set
terior to Tay's but he lacked his opponent's speed and staring power.
Trailing 5-11, Au called on his and. by dint of fine reserves
the net
audi
same anticipation at
beautifully executed cross-court flicks shots and lobs, brought the reare to 9-11.
and
nt. a
Colony Tennis Championships
SINGAPORE RUGBY XV
A close game Is expected at Sookunpoo this evening, commencing at 4.15, when the Singapore United Services XV (pictured above). meet Hongkong's United Services.
The Singapore XV, who have already beaten Club 6-3, are expected to show improved form today, now that they have found their land legs.
The visitors are expected to show up better than the local Services In the line-out and possibly in the tight. Hongkong's Services, if in form, should be superior in the loose-Photo by Golden Studio.
SAVOLD v. WINNER OF MILLS & WOODCOCK?
No Lean Years Be
For Golf
Sun Antonio, Texas, Mar. 2-The Professional Golfers' Association of America has announced a fund to maintain tho rich circuit of tournaments even in lean years.
Someday the sponsore of the 40 United States golf tourna- ments may not be able to afford the prizo money-between US$10,000 and US.$10,000 each event. Then the PGA will share, with the sponsor the difference" between gate receipts and prize money.
Already the fund is U.S.$25,- 000 and the PGA expects to raise it to U.S.$100,000 within three years.
The money through golf tournaments
is accumulated clinics, benent
and commissions
from booking professionals on
exhibitions-Associated Press.
CAN I HAVE- THE AFTERNOON OFF-SIR ER-1 DON'T FEEL VERY WELL
SUNDAY'S HOCKEY
Hockey Association fix- tures for Sunday are:
Khalsa Club do (Boundary Street Kowloon, 10.30
Recreio
Chan Chun-Namam) Umpires. Yeo Sigs Cater.
For Two Events
In
-S.B.P.O. Yeomana.
Army v RAF, (Seokunpoo, 10 am.) Umpires. G. T. Palmer.- Maniin, Feb. 20. Chan Maichan Singh. Chun-nom, the long
dia- Navy
V... Polico, (King's tance swimmer of Lai Tsun Park (ANNCI), 10.30 am.) Um- Club of Hongkong, will compete pires. Capt. Chisneil-Capt.
the 400 and 1,500 metre | Payne.
University v Civil Service, events of the 1949 national
wimming championships to be (Poktulum Road, 10 am.) Um- held at the Rizal Memorial Poolpires. E.I.A. Miller, J. S. Gre here on Tuesday.
Dockyard RC v Dutch HC, Chan, who defeated M. Mala (King's Park (RNIC2), 10 ain) of Manila, In the 800 yards
YMCA V Cable & Wireless.
event of the Manila-Ilongkong Umpires, P. F. Xavier Mr
Duce RN. Interport swimming competition in November, in scheduled to arrive on the day of the opening of the championships-Reuter.
PROMOTION BATTLE BEGINS
AS LOUIS STEPS OUT
Miami, Florida, Mar. 1.—Immediately the world heavyweight champion, Joe Louis, sprang unexpect
battle between edly on the boxing world today the news of his retirement, there began a promotion American and English boxing authorities to decide the right to stage the next world heavyweight cham- pionship.
7
Simultaneously with his shock announcement, Louis stated that he has asked and received permission from the National Boxing Association of America to sponsor a fight between Ezzard Charles and "Jersey" Joe Walcott for the world title at Chicago next June.
The London promoter, Jack Louis's letter of his formal
resignation Solomons, immediately counter-
world's the £35 ed with the news that he in heavy-weight champion was sent tends to put the Amerlenn to the
Com- National Boxing: heavyweight, Lee Savold, intomissioner, Mr Abe Greene, the ring against the winner of
bout the June
between the
The letter was presented by Britons, Bruce Woodcock and
publicity Mendel, his Freddie Mills, for the world Harry title.
agent. Louis was not present.
This contest Solomons pro- poses to put on in London next September.
Bill Daly, Savold's manager, claim the world would George Chon and Cyril Kole-announced in New York that
The Baker brothers beat
Continuing with the tactics in the second set. Tay soon let 4-0. His shuts to the
wall 6-3, 2-6, 8-6 in a mara- he' sidelines and cross-court flicks were uncannily accurate
At this point Tay regained thon encounter at the HKCC heavyweight title for Savold if
of the Woodcock-Mills bout, 'outwitted his opponent.
mastery and, maintaining a fast yesterday in the Colony the American beat the winner Ди never gave up trying gace, ran out the set piter enu- Grasscourt Championships. There were many prolonged net cecting another point. Saul-And-Gillies Beat Hui And Leeight and the Haker brothers, a
The game Onished in failing
combination never to be un-
Another top-flight match was often then not, found the net or derestimated, won by virtue of a the sidelines, last set rally in which bath were the Senior Men's Doubles which landed beyond found P. K. Hui, pre-war triple- Again the understanding heat their best to win three games crowner, and his partner, C. K.tween Hui and Lee left much to
Jast year's Janiorbe desired.
W.
Giller
from
in a row for set and match.
The Bakers" victory was the only upset of the evening.
is
Lee, losing to
Gillies and Saul never allowed Doubles Champions,
This evening's programme and S. Saul in a minor upset. their opponents to settle down featured by the match between
game. and played a forcing The score-15-7, 13-10.
the Gillies used his height and reach Au Kam-moon and Lee Chun- Nat
RAF
pair, J. S. detracting meritorious display put up by to an advantage in the forecourt kit and the Gilles and Saul, it must be ad- and brought of many winners Beirne and A. J. Doyle.
and drives. mitted that Hul, and possibly with his smashes
Saul too was prominent with his Lee were not at their best.
Last night's lui was a far smashes down the side lines and of pre-war covered the back court like a cry from the Hui
allowing nary a days. He missed many sitters al blanket,
the net and his emashes, more to by him.
shot
Wong & Miss Lam Come Through
began
THE RESULTS
Results were:
Kwok Hing-chung and Roch Leung beat J. L. Lee and Lee Ming, 6-1, 6-3.
NK Heok-kin and P. Foon beat B. Cosano and G. M.
6-1, 6-1.
Louis wrote to the National Boxing Association: "My as- sociates and I have taken every an opportunity step to see that all competent to compete for the title and lo see thereafter that the holder is active.-Reuter,
challengers get
title
CHARLES v. WALCOTT:
FIGHT IN JUNE
Miami Beach, Mar. 1-Heavyweight king Joe Louis today vacated his title and announced the pro- motion of a championship fight between Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott.
The National Boxing Assoblation Commissioner, Abe Greene, released letters from Louis announcing his retirement and promotional venture.
Mr Greene said that NBA officials conferred and approved Louis' plan for a fight between Wal- cott and Charles.
both have
The Walcott-Charles fight will Louis letter said that
and Charles June under the Walcott be held in
and the pomotion of a new organisation signed agreements for the night and James Norris to be known new champ will fight later with formed by Louis, Arthur Wirtz by which the winner
the International Boxing Gus Lesnevich or Lee Savold
within 90 days.
Gosano, Wong ustuning with The Senior Mixed Doubles; and
T. E. Baker and R. O. Baker reveal overhead smashes, the saw two former champions in
Katewall, 6-2 3-6, 8-0. P. II. Wong, former score went to 11-6 Then the bent George Choa and L. C. aelion, Hongkong Singles champion, Wong-Lam combination
Tsoi Ping-tan and Luk Ding-as partnering Miss H.P. Lam to clicking and scored as they cheung beat E. M. Hayhurts and Club. defen! Bill Funk,
former pleased, winning the set at 15-8. N. MI. W. Harris, 6-1, 6-1.
The second set saw Funk and champion,
F. M. Ribeiro and Singles
7. E Shanghai partnered by Mrs L Stokes, Mrss Stokes leading 6-1, after a Rodrigues beat G. Lin and S. T. 15-8, 15-0.
whirlwind attack, but they were Thu, 7-5, 6-4. Wong was in fine fettle and playing against a
tom- Lee Yue-wing and Wong Misa Lom gave him excellent | bhiatlon and after only four, St-wing beat. Agaturoff and the diagram position blue whe support in the forcourt. Wong's inter-changes of service they
Miss | also ost the second ret smashing coupled with
Lam's fine interception at the match at 15-9.
deckiing the
net
were
factors which victory.
two
THE RESULTS
and
. Meyer, 6-0, 6-1.
TODAY'S GAMES. Court 1: Daniel Chan & M.L. Chinn vs, L. F. Stokes & R. Sega- P. len..
Court 2: J. L. C. Pearce & D. Williams VA. G. H. Fitzroy Wigifesworth & D. Nolan,
Court 3: M. Heenan & M. W. F.A., Fisher & Capt. 1.
them Fave
Results were! Mrs Stokes was not
Junior Men' Singles.-K. Miss Lam Chong beat L. Pomeroy 13-4, 13-1, overshadowed by
Junior Men's Doubles Wong failed to seize but she
the "ki" at the and S. C. Chan heat frockbank opportunities to
and it. Hidsdale 13-0, 15-10. ret.
Senior Men's Singles, Tay bent
Hier lob returns were severely C. Au 15-7, 15-10.
the
Lo vs.
Arthur Peall says:
the
nearly a straight ahot middle Doctid pink,
wii remaiing reda bunchied
lue was taken, and the ownp" utilised w break the
bunch.
A worth.
Mr Greene said that the NBA would agree with this plan "pro- vided that the title contest ne- rangements can proceed in an orderly fashion. There has been no attempt to create a champlon by my dictuin. The Champion- ship will be won in the ring.
He said the NBA has always been, opposed to "title freezes" would ahance.and that Louis' plan
"avoid the chaos which would blue was a
and disor- dortality. result from
PINKO
and. tr the reds broke
badly, the
next roka could en
mad ganised scramble."
Louis letter announcing his retirement was dated February
Aura fóly. 20.
23-
LOUIS BECOMES A
FIGHT PROMOTER
Miami, Mar. 1-Louis' resignation was sub- mitted to NBA Commissioner Abe J. Greene," who is visiting here and NBA President Flamer D. Adac, who lives here.
A new fight promotion alliance with Arthur M. Wirtz and James D. Norris, owners of Chicago Sta- dium, and Louis sharing equal ownership was form- .* It is to be called the International Boxing Club.
"I have already begun to work
Louis'
decision to quit the
(King's Park, (YMCA) 10 a.m.) Umpires. J. H. Blnko.—W. A. Musty.
All umpires are requested to con- Arm by phone (30301 Ex 117) before 8 p.m. on Friday. Secretaries are requested to ensure prompt atfen. dance of their teama. A maximum of 10 minutes delay will be allowed Will umpires please notify results sa soon as possible after the match.
HOW THEY STAND
WOL YAP
13 2. 50 4 27 14 10 3
Recreio
Army Navy Khalsa
J'alice RAF
Civil Service.. University.... Dutch ........ Cable & Wirless Dockyard C.. YMCA
Irish Hockey XI
The following are invited to represent ад 'Irish' ΧΙ to meet Dockyard RC in a friendly Hockey game at King's Park, at 5 pm. on Friday. Colours, White,
LACS: Doyle, Gibson, Coady (RAF); Capts: Larkin, Monaghan McGrath and Sgt. Corr (Army); Lt. Cur. L/Wtr Funshaw,
Morrison (Navy) E. Kane (Dockyard); und S/Insp. Wall (Pollce) Reserve. Sgt. Major Hunt (Army)
CRICKET TEAMS
The KCC teams for Satur- ¡day's Cricket League matches have been selected us follows:
1st XI v. Royal Navy at
taln)-E-C-Fincher.-N...Iar
in my new capacity as Director ring and go into business was King's Park: R. E. Lee (Cap- of boxing for the club," Louts his own. wrote NBA. "Our organization
C.
C. Bond
2nd XI v
Kennedy V
at
"I am glad to retire," he said. Baker, J. Barrow, A. Zimmern, has obtained the signatures of "it takes a great land off my A. Malar, M. W. Davidson, Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe mind. I could see that I could Walcocit an agreements to con- not fight any more and rather
Royal Navy gage in a 15-round heavyweight than lose the title in the ring, Cox's Road: S. A. Gray (Cap- contest this June."
decided to quil"
toin), A. E. J. Hancock, V. H. The "Brown Bomber" said
White, D. G. White, S. C. Truc- decision mutured into
man, H. Matthews, R. Leigh, - W. H. Gowie, G. R. Rosselet, E.- Guest
Randall Re- and E serves: A. J. Wood & Tibble.
IRC 2ND XI The following have been
lop
selected to represent the IRC and
XI in a league cricket
Both contenders, Louis said, ave been recognised by NBA his and other recognised and com-reality in the past ten days.
Norris, one of the world's ns the petent authorities
operators, said ranking contenders. Their ring biggest grain records fully Justify these rank he and his partner for some time had contemplated a parl- ings."
Loitis In fight nership with Both Charles and Walcott, promotion. Louls sald, have agreed the Although the new partner-
Sop- winner of the June fight should ship owns the Chicago Stadium,atch against Recreio on Satur-
decision has been
A, Bakar (Capt.), I. All, A. Lesnevich within 90 days and world, no meet either Lee Savold or Gus the largest sports arena in the day, March 5, at 1.45 p.m.
where the Walcott-
Ebrahim, A. R. Razack, A. K. ill be held-Kia-kar, A. M. Rumjohn, M. A his title at Charles h the NBA recognised cham-mude plan will defend
Associated Press. lenst twice a year.
Wahab Sr., M. A. Wahab Jr., F. M. el Arculli, Y. Mottwalls and S. K. Khan.
"SHAMATEURISM” IN
SINGAPORE
Singapore, Mar. 1-An- ailment familiar to some sports figures in the amateur world has shaken soccer in Singapore.
Here it is known as "shamateurism."
A sporta enthusiast writing to the Straits Times over the signature "Open the Door," says the shocking situation in soccer must be thrashed out once and for, all.
Senior Mixed Doubles.-P. H. W. Maeret. dealt with by Wong. Funk in Wong and Miss H. P. Lam beat 1. Court 1: Norman Lo & Donald! the back court, though brilliant Funk and Mrs L. F. Stokes 15-B.
Lo vs. Albert Chan & Lawrence at times, failed to cope with 15-5-
portant to seek autoty in the back. Senior Men's Doubles W. Gates Chan. cross court shots and cushes and S. Saul beat C. K. Lee' and ': Court 5: Peter M. F. U. & C.
ground. And
very useful in-on now 'A which had him on rung, Hut 15-7, 10-15,
whito. Borde, players like left-hand Junior Men's Doubles H. . TaiLau vs. Lee Boon-sing &.T. T. throughout the match.
side with this stroke, but accom Wong and Mias Lom led 41-0, and W. N. Cheung beat S/Ldr D. Chen.
that you know how sorry I must four methods Court 6: Au Kam-moon & Lea plated cuomen play & criap plain Gall and F/Sgt MacLeod 13-4, 13-10, In the first set before their ep-, . Quinn and, A. J. Remedios Chun-kit vs. J. 5. Beime & Abal billiard shot.
be to let the championship go siuntion manifests this way. I have held it for n saccer. They are: down. Funkc beat I. Thompson and 3. ponents sellied
J. Doyle. made several Ano recovery shots 15-2, 15-9.
long time and I won it in the ringt.
QUICK! THERE'S SOMEONE
AT THE DOOR-
OPEN IT, PEPE
rowler
Mister Conquest
YOU CLUMSY MEDDLING FOOL CONQUEST-WHO DO YOU EXPECT TO FIND HERE?
TELL ME,OR..
YOU CAN'T SCARE MË
WITH WORDS, ROCA
writes: "Shamateurism wont him in the proper mood The ex-champion left Miami today for Nassau for an exhibi- tlocs exist und knowledge of it for the contest.
common amongst officials
4-Star players get stor em- players," on match. His retirement uoleis
lists Then, he
ployment. In fact, clubs vie with to Mr Greene said. "I am certain and
In which this
each other 'to see which can get itself in
the better athletes better jobs.
To these charges the Straits
1-A player injures a muscle. Times' editor replied:
"quack" for a Je goes to a
"On the prevalence of "I expected to lose it the same rubdown and is. charged $2 a
'shamateurism' trips. Ho then why I won it. However, things visit for five Inve
kunpo
5. Aboo (12. man) T. H. Burma (Scorer).
DODWELL'S XI-
The following will represent Dodwell & Co., Ltd. against Jardines in a cricket match to be played at Chater Road on Sunday commencing at
11.15
B.Th
E. R. H (Captain), N. E. Birley, P. Arthy, T. G. T. Deveson. R. W. Franklin, J. H. Hamm, II. C. D. Knight, J.D. 5. Mackay, A. P. Pereira, O.G. Simpson and N. Tindall.
K. A..G. Coolc (12 man) G. S. Dovey (Scorer), J. S. Howell (Umpire).
Asia's Own
Davis Cup?
Manila,
Mar.
2.- Dr
In Singapore Victor Buencamino, chair- agree more man of the Philippine Ama-
developed to: I think I bills his club for 10 visita at soccer we cannot ought to stick to my retire- $3 per visit. Pront; STS$20, (A with him. We can. In facteur Athletic Federation ment announcement that 1 Straits dollar is about 474 furnish more
cents in U. S. currency.) made some me 'ogo,"
П
examples of it,
one of the worst being the re-Tennis Committee, has offer- tainers' paid last season to cer- cd to donata a trophy for Walcott is n New Jersey 2.-A player complains of an tain players."-Associated Press the projected annual tennis between tho competition negro who
within came
internal injury. He gets treat- whisker of lifting Louis' Ulle on ment that costs STS$) from
Philippines and India. known December D, 1047, In New
Chinese medicine man
The plan is pafterned after the He charges Louis won York.
a closely here as a "alnsen."
Davis Cup system, with matches split decision on points, but the club STS$20.
played alternately in India and Dr Buencamino's offer was between the "United | made at a PAAF luncheon in
Wightman Cup
London, Mar. 1-The Lawn
two of the three judges gave 3.-Before a big match the Tennis Association announced the Philippines.
Jersey Joe mere rounds than
at
the champion, In the return xlar player adopts an altitudo today that the Wightman Cup bout last year Louls knocked best described as "give or face match out Walcolt In the 11th round. the consequencea" Club. om-States and It was his last title defence, clals would prefer to have him played Ho sald immediately after the ploy his best game so they set Cricket Club Battle that he would not fight put to gain his favour by enter-The exact dates are still to be Tournament
taining
him lavishly. They arranged.-Associated Press............⠀| Press. again United Press.
Britain will bo honour of the visiting tennis- the Philadelphia star, Narosh Kumar,, who par“ in September. tle pated in the National Singlen hern United