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MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1933.

THE CHINA MAIL.

4964 SPORT PAGE 2

THE 1933 TENNIS TOURNEY

Comdr. Packer The Best

Briton Since 1925

Malayan Championship Finalist Entered In Singles

THE NG SZE-KWONG_TSUI WAI-PUI PARTNERSHIP

(BY S., A. RUMJAHN).

Colony Champion 1927 and 1932.

(Special to The China Mail.)

AWN TENNIS occupies an im-1 word, as a few seasons ago he took Lportant place in gas sporta part in the tourtuns Vit tout

and the Hong Kong Cricket Club however, very much success. Championships have proved tu

be A source of great at- traction to many sportsmen, the daily presence of whom at the courts for practically two months of the year testifying to the popu- larity of the game.

Since then he has improved his game a great deal abroad," and last year he qualified for the Final of the Malayan Championship. A fast service and a hard hitting forehand are his chief weapons of at- tack.

TSUP'S HANDICAP.

Comdr. Packer is a well- built athlete, keen on the game, and. I consider, the best British player entered in this event since Captain O'Callaghan won the championship in 1925,

curacy.

The former seldom makes a silly error, and in this way saves quite a number of points, and he can make openings for Goldman to kill. The latter's net play makes up for Fincher's comparative in- ability to score from smashes, and above all he is not a tempera- mental player,

ADMIRAL'S

CUP RESULTS

AT FANLING

Hampton Wins Three Matches.

1933 Colony Tennis Entries Footballers

58 Aspirants For Singles Title.

32 PAIRS IN DOUBLES.

HANDICAP SINGLE "A"

(Club Championship),

C. A. Wright, N. Evans, R. P. Newell, T. C. Monaghan, C. F. Hyde, W. C. Ryan, J. Thonison, G. Gam- ble, A. J. Stocker, Capt. J. J. Waite,

There are 58 entries for the Co-H. Owen Hughes, R. H. Wild, D. a GOVERNOR'S SHIELD RESULTS-lony Lawn Tennis Singles Cham- Morgan, R. K. Valentine, A. H. Dunham, J. Barrow; Capt. W. M

The following were the results of pionship and 82 pairs in the Dou-Penn, V. R. Gordon, L. C. Earnshaw, the Second Round matches played bles Championship.

in the Admiral's Cup at Fanling:

E. R. Hallifax beat H. C. Gould

3 and 2.

R. C. Law beat E. J. Edward 8 and 2.

Crapnell 1 up.

A. B. Raworth Thwaites (Scratched),

W.0. from

C.

The following are the entries: Singles:

C. A. Wright, R. R. Todd, F. H.

Kwok, S. W., Liang, R. P. Newell.

Dr. R. &. Traill, C. C. Clarke, A. C.

I. Bowker, S. E. Green, D. S. Green, T. A. Pearce, C. C. Stark, H. J. Armstrong, and L. T. Ride.

·

HANDICAP SINGLES "B" (Club Championship).

On the Mark

Purcell Leads Three Leagues With 25.

GOAL-SCORES TO DATE.

PURO

URCELL the Borderers' marksman in the Third Division of the soccer league, has the distinction of leading the goal-scoring lists of all three divisione by the comfort- able ́margin of eight goals. Purcell has also scored twice

G. S. Archbutt beat F. H. C. E. Abbas, Firdos Khan, E. S. HoR. M. Wood, N.. Lampard, Rev. R. R. Todd, L. G. Robertson, ward, Wong Fuk-Nam, K. H. Wong, J. N. Lewis Bryan, E. Owen, F. V. Ng Sze Kwong, Tsuf Wai Pul, Taui Jenson, C. W. E. Bishop, W. E. S. Yua Pul, Lt-Côm, R. J. Shaw, R. Peers, D. S. Robb, J. R. Collis, S., S. Cook, Capt. D. K. Patterson. N.) Comdr. H. A. Packer R. N., M. A. H. McBride, Major J. Hof players who have scored five

W. H. C. Thomas beat K.

Morrlaon 4-3.

L. G. S. Dodwell beat F. Redmond 2-1.

I. Newton W.0. MacBain (Scratched).

A.

from Comdr.

N. J. Torrin beat D. Ellis 2 up, J. B. Mackie beat E. des Voeux

1 up.

W. Lo, G. Gamble, Luk Wing Moresley, A. H. Harbord,

Cheung, George Lai, Tam Toe Fong,

HANDICAP DOUBLES (Club Championship).

L. Goldman, Lee Hua Ngak, C.

R. M. Wood and. A. H. McBride: Sloan, H. Y. Ho, A. J. Stocker, H. N. Evans and E. Newhouse; H. R. Owen Hughes, D. H. Hazell, S. A. Butters and R. R. Todd: T. C.

C. E. Holmes:

C. H. Burton beat N. Croucher Gray, Chiu Chup Chiu, W. E. Hen-Monaghan.. and 3-2.

ry, Ng Pam Chuen, S. A. Rumjahn T. W. Baunger and J. M. Morhaus; R. K. Valentine beat A. McKellar (holder), H. D. Rumjahn, D. C. H. B. Day and R. P. Newell; M. W. 1 up.

4-3.

Dunham, J. W. Leonard, J. Barrow, D. S. Edward beat W. S: Hillier A. E. P. Guest, E. C. Fincher (run- 2-1.

ner-up), N. A. E. Mackay, L. C. M. W. Budd beat H. W. Dawkes Earnshaw, Lai Kwong Taum, Ho Ka Lau, Yew Man Kit Tsai Ping Fan, F. M. Ellis beat H. N. William-Y. Hachiuma, Iu Tak Lam, Iu Tak Cheuk, W. F. Edge H. S. Doggett, S. E. Green, Capt. P. S. Cannon, M. H. F. Waring, D. S. Green, J. M. A. 1. Razack, R. Choa, J. A. Cassum bhoy, Lee Yue Wing and H. J. D. Armstrong.

son 2-1.

H. H. Mundy beat H. N. William

son 6-4.

W. A. Stewart beat A. C. Bowker 2-1.

L. R. Andrewes beat W. Hughes 1 up.

G. W. Greene beat H. U. Ireland

Competition has in the past bean

NAVAL ENTRY. keen, and this year it will prova

Comdr. Packer and Comdr. Shaw no exception. New factors to be Tsui Wai-pul, on whom atten- considered are one or two young tion has been centred since the are also a formidable pair. Both aspirants who showed signs of Interport last October, bids fair to are hard hitters, possessing a long promise last year, and a few new-match any player this time. Of reach which enables them to cover comers of high standing. To me his strokes and style of play, the court with ease, while for the

same reason they can force their 5-8. as holder of the Singles title, I am need not now describe, as they are

A. E. Lissaman w.o. from naturally very much concerned, but familiar to all followers of the way up to the net where their

height and reach make it difficult Sunley (Scratched). these bids for honours only serve game.

E. W. Kirk bent C. M. Freshaw Comdr. to stimulate the interest I take in Taui is, however, not fully sea-for them to be passed.

My cousin and I, as Boned, and has much to learn of Shaw possesses a useful and strong 3-2.

£re capable G. F. Hole beat C. T. Monaghan holders of the Doubles title, appre-court-craft end some of the finer service and as both ciate the fact that there will be points of the game, but as he is by sinashere they will be hard to beat. 3-2.

Cdr. E. M. Tetley beat Capt, spirited challengers to dispute the environment a lawn tennis player,

Morgan 4-2. position we have been fortunate ho may yet win his way throught enough to occupy for several years. [despite this handicap.

thia event.

more

It is not my intention to forecast No doubt, his wide repertoire of who are expected to reach the cloa-strokes and his ability to hit hard ing stages, as that will, in a large will help him to overcome degree, depend upon the draw and form of the players, but I consider a few words on the leading playera will not be out of place.

PACKER'S PROMISE.

In the Singles event, the best newcomer entered

Comdr.

Packer, who was recently seen in

experienced players.

Ng Szekwong and Tsu Wai-pul provide much food for thought. Here is a combina- tion of an ex-title holder and

a budding champion possesS- ing WANY match-winning qualities."

Doubles:

Turner and C. F. Hyde; W. C. Ryan and J. Thompson; A. Mc- Keller and G. Gamble; A. J. Stocker and M. H. F. Waring; Rev. J. N. Lewis Bryan and Capt. P. 3. Cannon; Capt. J. J. Walte and Capt. W. M. Morgan; H. Owen Hughes and G. W. Sewell; D.' H. Hazell and W. E. Williams R. H. Wild and J. D. Humphreys; C. W. E. Blahop and R. M. Henderson; D. C. Dunham and L. E. Stone; A. K. Valentine, and A. D. Hum- phreys A. H. Penn and V. R. Gordon; J. B. Macdonald and F. G. Maunder; D. S. Robb and E. M. Bryden; L C. Earnshaw and CA Wright; Dr. R. S. Traill and W. B. Johnstone; A. C. I. Bowker and

F. H. Kwok and S. W. Liang: T. C. Monaghan and C. E. Holmes; E. J.S. "Howard and C. E. Abbas; M. W. Turner and C. F. Hyde; Wong Fuk Nam and Ho Hin Kwan; Ng. Sze Kwong and Taui Wai Pui; R. J. Shaw and H. A. Packer; M. W., Lo R. Collins; P. S. Cook and W. A. and M. K. Lo; G. Gamble and C. A. Stewart; Major J. A, Moresby Wright; Lee Wat Tsol, and Luk and R. J. Walker; W. H. B. Rigg Ding Cheung; George Lai and Tam and G. W. Stabb; D. S. Green and Yoc Fong; L. Goldman and E. C. S. E. Green; T. A. Pearce and Fincher (runners-up); E. Grimble T. Ride; C. C. Stark and J. H. and R. Hancock; A. H. Rumjahn Maykew; H. J. Armstrong and and F. D. Periera; A. J. Stocker and M. H. Turner; G. R. Carver and M. F.-T. Waring; Capt. J. J. Waite D. S. Harley

L. B. Holmes beat R. Young 6-4. C. C. Stark beat J. D. Kinnaird 2 up.

C. L. Sandes w.o. from. J. W. Franks (Scratched).

MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP I believe, however, that it will Lt. Col. G. D. Mathews beat C. Hand Capt. W. M. Morgan, H. Owon UNENTERPRISING FINCHER. all depend on Ng Sze-kwong, as Bradley 4-3

(CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.) Hughes and G. W. Sawell; D. H.

C. F. Hyde and Miss Hallifax: Of E. C. Fincher much has al despite Tour's fine performances G. W. Sowell beat C..W. Jeffries Hazell and. W. E. Williams; Chiu

J. 3. Dykes beat A. MacFarlane.

Chun Chui and W. C. Hung; Ng Mr. and Mrs. E. Grimble; R. Han- ready been written hitherto, and I last year in several exhibition

G. W. S. Powell beat: H. H. Pam Chuen and Teal Ping Fan; cock and Miles: H. Hancock; A. J. can only add that he will prove one matches, I noticed that his displays

Chan So and Ho Wei Hing; S. A. Stocker and Miss R. Hancock; Rev. of the big factors in the competi- were essentially "singles." He has Pathrick 1 up.

as having yet) A. T. Lay beat A. Somerfelt 3-2. Rumjahn and H. D. Rumjahn (hold-J. N. Lewis Bryan and Mrs. Bryan: tion, but unless he adopts a more not impressed me

of working to B. W. Evans beat A. M. K. Cobbers); D. C. Dunham and R. P. Ne- Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Valentine; V. R. action in the matches between the will not win the title. There is make openings for his partner. If 2 up.

enterprising style of play I feel he acquired the art

well; J. W. Leonard and Y. Hachia- Gordon and Mias V. L. Thomas; L. Kowloon Cricket Club and H.M.S.

H. Hampton beat E, Lewis 5-4.ma; A. E. P. Guest and E. F. Fin- Goldman and Miss E. Laing; Capt. Kent, and his performances in much in Fincher's sportsmanship be scores, he does so by a brilliant

CAPTAIN'S CUP...

cher; Ho Ka Lau and Yew Man Kit; D. K. Patterson and Mrs. Stafford those games immediately placed that many sportsmen and I appre shot, but it is seldom that he hits

As Capt. H. W. Dawkes will be Luk Chun Cheung and Wong Shui Smith; C. C. Clarke and Mrs. D. J. him among the leading Colony ciste, and if he is successful his in such a way as to force his op-

ponents to return for his partner leaving the Colony before the Wing; Iu Tak Lam and lu Tak Mackie: H. Owen Hughes and Mrs. players. A newcomer to the win will be a very popular one.

"M. W." UNCERTAIN. to kill.

match play stages take place bis Cheuk; Capt. P. S. Cannon and H. J. Mackenzie; Capt. and Mra, P. S. Colony, Comdr. Packer has played

Then there is M. W. Lo who still

CHINESE PAIR.

entry has been cancelled, and J. H. Armstrong D. S. Green and S. E. Cannon; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark; extensively elsewhere, and has ac-

can hold his own, just so long an his stamina lasts. 1 am informed have figured prominently in con

Ho Ka-lau and Yew Man-kit, who MacKnight and T. C. Monaghan, Green; J. M. A. Razach and J. A. H. J. Armstrong and Miss P. Potter: who tied for second place with Cassumbhoy; and T. A. Pearce and T. Ride and Miss A, N. Other; D. H. Hazell and Mrs. K. Kemble. L. T. Ride. that, although entered, "M. W."cluding rounds for several years, 84-10=74, will play off. may not play. His judgment ap-should be able to feature again in

GOVERNORS SHIELD (1932). | The following are the complete pears to be sharper than before, the advanced stages. They possess

The following were the resulta entries for the Hong Kong Cricket while I consider he is the best half a resiliency in defence which some-

of the Third Round of the Gov. Club events: volleyer in Hong Kong at the pre times is the despair of their ap

ernor's Shield; sent time.

ponents, and when they fail to force a win by aggressive play, they can recort to defensive tac- ties, or mix their play in a very clover manner.

E. G. Fincher.

Third Round... Dodwell & Co. beat F.W.D. 5-8. Education Dept. beat University

B.A.T. beat A.P.C..3-2.”).

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.

CLUB BORDERERS · AT HOCKEY.

The following team will repre sent the Hong Kong Hockey Club 1st XI. against the South Wales. Borderers on Wednesday on the

LEONARD AN ALL-ROUNDER. J. W. Leonard who gave M. W Lo a very close run last year is practising very seriously for the competition. Leonard is a good allrounder, fast, on his feet, with plenty of stamina. With coaching he should be able to develop into least. It requires an exceptionally Captain's Cup match play stages Earnshaw, Dr. R. S. Traill, A, HCC. Francis, and A. T. Lay

C. A. Wright, R. R. Todd, R. M. Wood, R. P. Newell, T. C. Monaghan, H. B. Day, C. F. Hyde, R. J. Shaw, H. A. Packer, G. Gamble, L. Gold-U.S.R.C. ground at 5 p.m. -

H. W. Lee J. Rodger, EV Lane, Crawford, Ltd, beat Lin-man, A. J. Stocker, Capt J. J.

colns 3-1. CAPTAIN'S CUP (1982).

Waite H. Owen Hughes, D. H. Ha-Reed; W. A. Reed, H. J. D. Lowe, zoll, R. H. Wild D. C. Dunham, J.. E. Noronha; H. Owen-Hughes, In the preliminary round of the Barrow, Capt. W. M. Morgan, L. C. W. E. Williams, G. E. R. Divett,

a first-class player.

CHAMPION'S COMEBACK.

THE LO BROTHERS

The Lo Brothers are still capable

of qualifying for the semi-final at

T. Megarry beat H. H. Mundy

1 up.

MRS. MOODY SEEKS U.S. TITLE AGAIN.

strong combination to beat them.A. E. Lissaman beat S. A. Sleap. McBride, Major.J. H. Moresley, S. M. K. Lo plays cleverly at doubles. The following were the results E. Green, Capt. P. S. Cannon, M. F Ng Sze-kwong, of course, deserves belag very cool and calculating of the First Round of the match Hi Waring, D. S. Green, T. A Bome attention. He has found new He generally shines better when in play stages

Pearce, H. J Armstrong, and L. T. interest in life, and as he express tight corners when he is all the

H. Hampton beat.C. C. Stark 6-4. Ride: ed last week at his wedding re harder to beat Many people will

Comdr. Hale best Capt. Dawkes ception he hoped, with inspiration not agree with me when I state

42-11 to spring a surprise. There is one that he is the better of the two good quality in the ex-champion's in the doubles game. No doubt quired considerable experience of play not enjoyed by others, and it M. W. Lo generally scores points the game, his most important su is that he does not require much by driving and smashing, but cess being his triumph in the Fleet Championship in England. He practice to strike form. No doubt from my observations of their his matured experience and know performances in championship possesses a powerful forehand top ledge of the game will materially matches for over ten years, I am apin drive which in his chief weapon of attack, while for the give him in good stead, while I of the opinion that "MK" contri-T. C. Monaghan, beat H. II. know for certain that his stamina butes in a greater measure towards

the brothers successes, now la even better than in the days when he held the title. His chief HAZELL AND WILLIAMSUNG weakness at the present is that his

D. Hazell and W... E. Williams,

H. C. Gould beat A Leach 54.⠀ J. B. Mackie beat S. T. Batlin

up

A. T. Lay w.o. from H. W. M.

Dalley (geratched),"

Pethrick 2 up.

A. E. Lissaman bent, D. 8

Edward 3242500 The following were the Second Round, results:

Another Attempt On Championship.

MANILA INTERPORT GOLF TEAME

Mason Skippers Formidable Team.

The Manila. Interport Golf team is a very formidable one with |JR.H. ("Bob") Mason as the Chur

tain.

· The team Includes Bob Mason's son and A. Gibbs, the son of Judge Gibbs, a very old Interporter) Gra

The following Is the vialting

sides

JR. H. Mason (captain), J. Mason Jr., J. R. MaFie, A. Gibbs Capt. Ednie and M. S. Wotherspoon.

Reserve HP. L Jollye.

for the Borderers in the Second Division, thus bringing his tally for the season up to 27.

The following is a complete list

or more goals in League Axtures this season up to and including yesterday's matches.

First Division

Jones (Borderers) Tam Kong-pak (8. China) Bryant (Artillery)...

B. Gosano (St. Joseph's) Nelems (Howloon) Harding (Lincolas) He Ka-knen (Athletic) Johanson (Pollce) Wong Mel-shan (9. China) Mak Sul-hen (Athletic) Moore (Artillery) Kirkham (Lincolna) Davis (Borderers) AV Gosano (St. Joseph's) Perkins (Navy) Dominy (Club) Ridley (Lincolna). Malpas (Lincolns)

Second Division. Matthias (Borderers) Ko Hung chung (Athletei) Hardy (Artillery) Morris (Borderers) McGuiness (Lincolns) Hamblyn (Borderers) Frenson (Artillery) Lo Chai-wan (Athletic) Yung Kin-po (Athiteic) Au Ping-ming (Ewo) Chadwick (Navy) Sayer (NAVY)

Bentham (Navy) Perkins (Navy)

Cheung-lam (8. China) Malpas (Lincolns) Hocquard (Lincolns) Aa King-fung (Ewo) Brooks (Artillery Wallace (Borderers) Pau Ka-ping (8. China) Lakeman (Borderers)

(Club)

Win (Ewo)

Ho

Higgins (Lincolns) Barnes (Lincolns) Webb (Kowloon)

Third Division.

Purcell (Borderers) Sands (B.AS.C.).

A. M. Omar (St. Joseph's) Tate (B.A.F.),

Fortey (Borderers)

Hay (R.A.S.C.) Clarks. (Lincolns) Clements (Lincolns)

T. Costello (81. Joseph's) Gregory (B.A.F.)

Nelson (Borderers) Oliveira (University) Campos (Recreio)

Haroon (St. Joseph's) Hu Hui-kwong (Athletic) Lin Shu-ming (8. China) Whiting (RE)

Kwong Yin-ming. (Athletic) G. Singh

(Radio)

Aycock (Radio)

Li Beng-ahu, (Athletic) Pegg (B.E.)

0. M. Omar (St. Joseph's) Gray (B.A.SC.)

Tang Yak-thong (8, China)

[POLICE TENNIS,

The Hong Kong Police defeated! the Kowloon Police by 7 points to 6 after winning three of the four singles › matches in a tennis en- counter at the Police Recreation Club yesterday.

C. Pile and G. Carruthers (Hong Kong) won all their three doubles gumes to give the islanders vic- törvä

McCARTHY 101 NOT OUT.

The Royal Army Pay Corps were fortunate to force a draw, with the Ordnance Corps in the Small Units Cricket League on Friday at Boo- kumpoo T

RAOC 200 for 5 dec, (Pte. McCarthy 101 not out) RA.P.C.1 109 for 9.

BRITISH TITLE BID.

London, Dec. 9 Mr. Willa-Moody says sho is going to try to regain the American women's lawn tennis championship naxt summer. The title at present Hampton beat Hole 5-8.. Gould beat Megarry 8-5.

Is held by Miss Helen Jacobs, who There are two more matches to won in the absence of her great

Californian riyal vada pa

Ex Seaman Watson (Newcastle), be played.

Accompanied by her husband,

Tokyo, Jan, 10, British featherweight champion, Mrs. Moody has returned to Ameri- Ryosuke Nubol, Elkichi Ito, Jiro has been matched, with Kid Choco- ca after an eight months tour Sato and Ryuki Mikl been selected late, the Cuban feather-weight, for abroad, principally in Europe. She to play in this year's Davis Cup the world title, which, in the eyes

JAPAN'S TENNIS TEAM.

backhand stroke he holds his rac- ́ket short, and executes the stroke with topapin also, though at times to send over a eross-court shot he hits the ball with a flat racket shots lack the sting of old. Stil, the Welsh International Hockey I am sure he will able to hold ble player, ought to make a very good I have been impressed by his con-

impression, although it la not like sistent hard hitting, and from own against anyone he meets. those who have seen him more DOUBLES CHALLENGERS,pionship. Essentially doubles play- by that they will win the cham- often in aetion I gather that he As a result of their success last era, they showed up well in the can maintain a fast pace right year in reaching the Final in their League last season. Hazell pos through to the fifth set. His ser first attempt, E. C. Fincher and Lsesses a good idea of the g

"game, vice is accurate, although without Goldman can confidently look for and I have seen him produce form sting, while_kis_volleying and ward to the forthcoming Open worthy of the Final Round Wil. The hockey match between the played tennis with the King of tournament. Munsi recently rank of the New York State Athletic smashing are faltly sa explains

Doubles Championship — I consider Iians possesses three godd strokes. | Y.M.C.A, second- eron--and d-the Sweden-sa said she found him to ed first-in-the-National Champion Commisalon, is held by Kid Choco- LAIS ADVANCE

them to possess tall the essentials service, forehand drive and Club "A", scheduled for this after be an excellent player. His Majesty ship. Ito usually partners him in late. * Lát Kwong-Leun is another new, of an ideat pair. Fincher in steady, smash. He bits hard, and for that noon, been elled owing to

petitor in the doubles. Sato played last year in The bout will take place on comer worthy of notice. He is not safe and reliable, while Goldman resson he is not an easy opponent the inability of the Clab to field

handicap doubles events every sea the Davis Cup Tournament Miki January 27, at Madison/60 URTE a new aspirant în sha sense of the takes risks and can kill with ace to play against.

liast present In London, by

Garden, New York

CLUB CANCELLED.

son or the Riviera.