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AMERICA WIN WIGHTMAN CUP
ROZA-PEREIRA'S FINE
EFFORT IN 220 YARDS.
Clips 2/5 Secs. Off Own Record.
LAWRENCE EQUALS BATH
· RECORD AT V.R.C. GALA.
Lionel
Roza - Pereira,
the Colony's swimming" champion, dipped two-fifths of a second off his last year's Colony championship time for the 220 yards when com- peting in a handicap event at the V.R.C. gala on Saturday night.
The Colony record is held by J. R. Johnstone, who clocked
2 mins. 34 2/5 seca, in 1929.
He clocked 2 minutes 37 seconds dead for the distance, but was beaten by G. J. Smith, who showed good stamina to win by a yard from the champion. The winner had a 25 seconds advantage.
BRILLIANT BRITISH
RECOVERY
MARGARET SCRIVEN TOO TIRED TO WIN AT 5-3
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HELEN JACOBS WINS
MATCH
VITAL
New York, To-day. America have won the Wightman Cup for the third year in succession, thus breaking the British sequence of successes over America this year.
It was thought that the British ladies would follow up the triumphs of the Davis Cup and Ryder Cup teams, but after the debacle on the first day when they lost all three matches they failed by the odd match in seven as they did last year at Wimbledon when they lost the first four matches..
Leading Helen Jacobs 5-3 in the final set Mar- garet Scriven, holder of the French Championship In the invatition relay race, the and No. 3 seeded player at Wimbledon, was too V.R.C. enjoyed 23 easy win. W. Lawrence, the V.R.C. last fatigued to thrust, home her advantage, and string, equalled the bath record for America secured the vital match to give them a 4-3). the 50 yards with a time of 25 2/5 triumph without the services of Helen Wills-Moody, second place after a thrilling strug- who did not participate in a single match owing to
a sprained back.
seconds. The Club de Recreio took|
་ ་
gle against the Chinese Athletic Association.
In the water-polo match, Law- rence opened the scoring for the Youngsters, but Ambrose equalis. sed soon after. Lawrence, how-j
added his second goal before the close of the
Lever,
just
first half.
Roza-Periers C. E.
Dorothy Round Beats
Sarah Palfrey. -
UMPIRE BARRACKED
The match between Dorothy equalised soon after the start of Round and Sarah Palfrey opened the second half. Lawrence shot a
goal only to be ordered out of the in spirited manner, both players bath for being within the
two- coming to the net and hitting their yard line, and the goal annulled. hardest from the base line, The Veterans, taking advantage of this incident, scored the deciding goal through C. E. Roza-Pereira.
Veterans-M. M. de V. Soares, J. R. Sodres, E. A. Marcal, N. Delgado, F. W. Ambrose, A. A. Botelho and C. E. Roza-Periera.
M158 Round was serving magnifi- cently and as the result of stendier play won the first, fourth, fifth and eighth games. The American girl's placements were superb, but she was powerless, to prevent the Youngsters-A. C. Souza, B. Gosanp, Wimbledon finalist from going out E. L. Gosano, H. M. Remedios (Capt.) at 0-4. L. Roza-Périera, W. Lawrence and As A. Roza.
The following were results:
FULL RESULTS.
The following were the results
of yesterday's play;
Dorathy Round (Britain) Sarah Palfrey 6-4, 10-8.
beat
Helen Jacobs (U.S.A.) beat Mar- garet Scriven 57 (Britain) beat
6-2, 7-5. Betty Nuthall Carolin
Betty
1-6, 6-1, 6-3.
Freda and beat Mrs. Van Ryn and Alice Marble 7-5, 6-2,
Helen Jacobs (U.S.A.) bext Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-2 Sarah Palfrey (U.S.A.) bent Mar- garet Scriven 6-3, 6-1.
Helen Jacobs and Sarah, Pal- frey (U.S.A.) bext Mary Heeley and Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-2.
WINNERS TO DATE.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7,
BY 4 TO 3
BETTY NUTHALL, the only two wins, as she appeared in her first tournament at the age
British player to record
of sixteen.
CHAPERON FOR BRITISH TEAM.
TWO CHINESE RELAY TEAMS WIN AT Y.M.C.A.
"Ladies Lose Early
Advantage.
ERIC RAILTON WINS 100 YARDS FROM LANGE.
The Combined Chinese, Men's: and Ladies relay teams made clean sweep of the two invitation team races against the European Sides at the Y.M.C.A. swimming gala, which was witnessed by a fairly large gathering on Saturday night.
The surprise of the evening was provided by "Eric" Railton who. swam a magnificent race in the 100 Yards Handicap to beat both H. Lange who conceded him two- seconds, and W. Campbell, to whom he conceded one second.
The water-polo proved to be a "free-for-all." and resulted in a win.. for the New Gang by 4 goals to 1.. (W, Schreuder (2), W. Campbell and D. Sutherland scored for the win- ners while W. F. Kerr netted the [losers", only goal.
New Gang:-S. Fowler; R. B. Wood and C. Chadderton, H. Lange; W Campbell, W. Schreuder and D. Suther- land.
Old Gang: H. Angus, J. E. Henry and M. Railton; A. G. Donn! W. F.
Peggy Scriven's Mother's Kerr, B. Rasmussen and E. W. Rail-
Stand.
London, July 11.
Who among the "lawn tennis mothers" of the Wightman Cup team of girl players leaving for America on Saturday insisted that the Lawn Tennis Association
ton.
The following were the full results: 200 Yards Team Races
1. Combined Chinese:-Chan Fook- Bing (C.3.S.C.), Tsang Ho-fook (C.B.C.), Cheong Wing-kwong (S.C.A.A.) and Leung Shui-mod (C.B.C.) (Captain).
2. Y.M.C.A.E. W. Railton, R. b. Wood, H. Lange and B. Ras-
should provide a chaperon? writes 200 Yen.
a
special correspondent to Evening Standard.
the
I am informed today that it was Mrs. Scriven, mother of Miss Peggy Scriven, now champion of France, who took this stand- and that she had the moral sup-
port of other parents.
Five members of the team were announced some time ago-Misner Dorothy Round, Betty Nuthall, The winners of the Wightman Cup Peggy Seriven, Mary Heeley, and to date have been:
Freda James. The sixth place, The second set provided a ding 1923. America won at Forest Hills 7-9.left open for some days, has now the complete dong struggle of a mere gruelling 1924. Britain won at Wimbledon 6-1.
nature. Miss Palfrey gave a fine 1926. Britain won at Forest Hills 4-3, been filled by Mrs. L. R. C. Michell America won at Wimbledon 4-3 (formerly Miss Peggy Saunders). Boys' face, 75 Yards Medley Handicap: exhibition of very different tennis 1927. America won at Forest Hills 6-2. She played in the Cup doubles last
1. H. Guterres
to that she displayed against Mar-1928. Britain won at Wimbledon 4-3.
though, of garet Scriven on the opening day, 1929. America won at Forest Hills 4-3. year, and how goes to America aa
playing chaperon Time:
and, though lea 5-4 she was within 1930. Britain won at Wimbledon 4-3. Also swam-C. Mackintosh and A.
an ace of set at 6-5 before being 1931. America won at Forest Hills 5-2. course, the final make-up of the 1932. America won at Wimbledon 4-3, Cruz
match after 1933. America won at Forest Hills 43.toam will be, decided in America
just before the matches. beaten 10-8 for the saving two match points.
2. C. N. da Silva
یا
3. L. Osmund -
6.2/5 secs.
"C" Class, 75 Yards Medley Handicap:
Basto
1. L. A. J. Silva
2. A. J.
3. J. Figueriedo
Time: 62.1/5 secs.
Also swam-L. A. Barros and A.
Noronha.
“D” Class, 160 Yards Handicap:
1. P. Silva
2. Leo, Silva
3. V. M. Nunes
Time: 89 secs.
Also
Uso swam:-S,
Barretto.
Gidley and
“A” and “B” Classes, 220
Handicap:
1. G. J. Smith
2 L Roza-Periera
3. A. A. Roza
Time: 2 mins, 53 secs.
The American giri advanced.. to the net continually, but Miss Round registered winners all over the court.
In the thirteenth
game the American scored a winner from a drive from Mies Round which was. Ao. obviously out, and the crowd bar- racked the umpire, who admonish- Yardaled them.
Also swam:-B. Gonano and S. E.
Souza.
50 Yards Breast Stroke Handicap:
1. E. M. Marques,
2. H. M. Remedios
and
tied for second place
Time: 87 secs.
1. Paget Also swam C. E. Roza-Pericra
and Leo Silva.
Sat Yarda Back Stroke Handicap;
1. C. M. C. Victor
2: T. Paget
3. L. Raza-Portern
Time: 39 secs.
*
Also swam. J. Smith and
A. E. Botelho.
220 Yards Invitation Relay Race:
1.
V.R.C.
2. Recreio
8. Chinese Athletic
Margaret Scriven Too
7-5.
Tired To Win.
LEADS 5-3 IN FINAL SET
At. Wimbledon. Miss. "Billie” Yorke impressed everyone by her
a
1..
2.
Ladies' Team Race. Chinese Ladies: Miss Woon-king
(C.S.S.C.).
Chau
Alia
Miss Wing-han (S.C.A.A+)Į,
Yuk-faj (C.B.C.) and
Miss Yeung San-king (S.C.A.A.). Ladies: Miss P. Scott Haraton, Mrs. P. McMahon, Mis
D. Hunt and Mrs. A. C. Schreu der
Men's 50 Yards Aggregate Handicapt Keat 1-
1. S. Fowler
3.
Time: 31 secs.
Heat: 2
9.
Zi
B. F. Selk
D.
Sutherland
2
1.B. Goldman
2. R. B. Wood
3.
F. Anslow
Also swam:-A. G. Donn.
Time: 28.1/5 secs.
Ladies 50 Yards Aggregate Handicap:
1. Miss M. Lane
Heat 1-
2: Miss P. Scott-Harstor
Miss Hunter
Also swam:-Miss Shoesmith.
Time: 48.7/10 seck.
3.
Heat 2:
Mrs. P. McMahon
1. Miss D. Hunt
3. Mrs. A. C. Schreuder
Time: 35.3/5 secs.
1. C. Chadderton
2. N. Christensen
3.
1. D. Satherland
Men's 100 Yards Handicap:
1. E. W. Railton
50 Yards
49.2 Yards
30 Yards
In the seventh game the umpire play. in partnership with Miss ruled a drive from Miss Jacobs as James. She became strong Under Water Swim (farthest distance) out where at the crowd vigorously favourite for selection for the trip protested. It was in this game that which every tennis girl covets. Miss Scriven took the lead, at 43.
'I understand that if Miss Yorke or any other young unmarried player had been selected for the sixth pace the L.T.A. would have had to pay the expenses of, a chaperon as well. So they chose in Mrs. Michell one capable of fill- ing both roles.
Betty Nuthall Stages
Fine Recovery.
LOSES. 4 GAMES IN 2 SETS
2. H. Lange
3. W. Campbel!
Time: 68.2/5 seca.
WRIGHT AND
GRAY WIN K.C.C.
MEN'S DOUBLES Hambly And Collins Narrowly Beaten.,
Betty Nuthall could do nothing
Mrs. Round Approves. right in the opening set against Carolin Babcock, who deputised Mrs. Round, mother of Miss for Alice Marble,, and lost the Dorothy Round, told me:
"I took no action at all, but I Rallying magnífisently from 5-2 down Margaret Scriven took the opening set at 6-1.
The set provided à base line certainly think there ought to be a next five games in a row to claim duel with the American girl the married woman with the girls." the first set from Helen Jacobs at steadier player. She outdrove Mr. M. D. Horn, who is going
Betty who netted, over-hit, and out as captain of the team, said: In the second set Miss Jacobs double-faulted continually. The "I am quite satisfied with the
After losing the first set and be- proved the steadier player and re- British girl concentrated on Miss side as it now is My respen- ing 5-4, 6-5, and 7-6 down in the sibilities do not begin until final set C. A. Wright and B. A lied on her opponent's errors, The Babcock's backhand, but she prov-
Saturday morning.”
Gray (15-3) beat RB. Hambly Here is an annoymous opinion and A. E. Collins (-3.6) 3-6, 6-4, from within the LT.A.: " sup- 9.7 to win the Kowloon Cricket pose the mothers' view that a Club's 1933 Men's Doubles Handl chaperon must go is reasonable by cap Final at the K.C.C. on Saturday." Victorian standards, but these are At no stage of the game. did the Georgian days, My personal view losers hold match point
A British left-hander was tiring ed equal to anything.
rapidly which was not surprising as there were many long-fought rallies which were terminated by Miss Scriven who was weak over- The British girl only won head. the third and sixth games to lose her early advantage at 6-2.
Time: 1 min. 51 seca. Also swam:-The Police and The
Chinese
TMC.A V.R.C.-T. Paget, L. Roza-Pereira, E. B. da Roza and W. Lawrence.
Recrelo:- M. Remedios, A. A Roza, A. A. R. Botelho and E Noronha
C. Ath
Athletic:-Yuen Kam-it, Ewok Fung-shon, Ng Kam-chuen and LaU Po-hee
The second set provided an amazing" metamorphosia, Miss Nuthall completely turned the tables on her opponent, out driving her and out manoeuvr ing her to level the match at 6-L The American girl," who
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Hambly thus failed to record a
Miss Scriven played pluckily in showed signs" of "tiring, was necessary in these times for such a win in his third final, while Gray the final set, throwing all her re- swept off her feet,
serves into a last effort to rob Miss Babcock led 2-1 in the final America of the Cup. She lost the set, but Betty steadied up and with first game, but then won the next beautiful placements, with which;
party."
Chinese Y.M.C.A.: Ng Chi-man, three games to lead 3-1. Miss her opponent was unable to cope Cup doubles pinyer, and substitute Kong Ki-fum, Yeung Yin-kwan and Ip Jacobe then levelled at 3-all, but owing to her fatigue, she led 5-3. for Helen Wills-Moody who sprain- lost the next two games to give the Mies Babcock had a chance to pulled her back, and Alice Marble, who Friday, provided the British player a glorious oppor up to 5-4 on her service, but Betty fainted on tunity, at 5-3.
Police W. B. Wishaw, G. Youe,
E. Hayward and R. V. Hutchin.
A. Iozz
3,
High Diving (Seated Handicap):
Edward Roza
79 points 74 pointa 3. L. Roza Pereira
62 points Also dived: B. Gosang, L. P.
Silva and J. D. Bemedios.
25 Yards Novelly Race, (Hands and
wrists tied
1. J. Remedios
2
A. A. Roza
3. E.-B. Roza
Also swam A Roza, and SE
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With the match within her grasp Miss Scriven was too Hred to take advantage of the 'opportunity and lost the final service to love to give Miss Jacobs the match at 7-5,
• The American girl played' inspired tennis, unleashing "Berce attack" of chop strokes and hard driving which forced her opponent into etrors. Her service was seen at Its best “through this set
recorded his second success in the: tournament.
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