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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1934,

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UNITED SERVICES CRUSH CHAMPIONS IN MIXED DOUBLES LEAGUE

"C" DIVISION TENNIS

LEAGUE

CHAMPIONS WIN AGAIN.-

ARMY'S SECOND VICTORY

Five of the "C" Division Lawn

Tennis League matches scheduled

to take place in Kowloon yester-

The Chinese Recreation Club. holders of the "B" Division Lawn Tennis day were played, resulting in the League Championship, heat the Hong Kong Cricket Club by 9. sets to nil majority of cases in victories by at the HK.CC. on Thursday.-(King's Studio). large margins.

Radio Lose Again.

The Kowloon Cricket Club de- feat the Itadio Sports Club at home by 7'sets to 2.

Scores.-

A. E. Collins and R. S. Capell (K.C.C.):-

bent Wet Chung and W.

Chanson

6- 1

ber! Kalwant

Singh and

Jalan Dud

6- 3

beat C Jeffery and M.

Sheriff

6- 1

ST. JOHN'S TENNIS | SUCCESS

Win 3 Out Of 5 Matches Against C.R.C.

SHANGHAI VISITORS IMPROVE ON LAST WEEK'S PLAY

Following their return from Canton the St. John's Univer sity lawn tennis team, from steres.."ul Shanghai, played a

W. Gittins and J. S., Smith friendly match against the Chin-

(K.C.C.):-

lost to Wei Chun and Chun-

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beat Kalwant Singh and

Jahan Dad

beat Jeffery and Sheriff

lese Recreation Club at

way Ray yesterday afternon, 4-winning three of the five en-

6- 4

.... 6-3.

K. F. A. Broudbridge and J. Crawford' (K.C.C.):—

beat Wei Chung and Chan.

140n

Just to Kalwant Singh, and

Jahan Dud

beat Jeffery and Sheriff

[counters.

The results of the singles matches

were:

W.`P. Tsui (C.R.C.) defcuted A. C. Ma (St. John's) 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

M. C. Kwok (St. John's) defeated

6- 5 Y. F. Tam (C.R.C.) 3-6, 6-4, fi»3.

Y. S. Tong (St. John's) defented

3- GW. H. Taui (C.R.C.) 8-6, 5-7, 5-1. 6- 1 The visitors and the home team shared the honours in the doubles

Victory For Champions, matches, each winning one event.

The visitors are to play the In-

The Chinese Recreation Club, dan Recreation Club at 3.30 p.m. visiting the Kowloon Docks Re. to-day.

creation Club, had no difficulty

in winning by 71⁄2 gets to 11⁄2.

Scores:-

Army's Second Win.

Miss Young San-king (right), who in tu open Nanchang's New Lite Movement Club's new swim- aing pool, left here yesterday with her sister, Miss Yeung Sau- chun, by the R.M.S. Empress of Rapwin.(King's Studio).

sister The Army Tennis Club re- corded their second victory of the season, defeating the Gera

King's Park, Scores:-

DONN LIKELY

WINNER AT

Y.M.C.A. GALA

"Hong" Relay Feature Of Programme

WELL VARIED CARD 'ARRANGED

FOR TO-NIGHT

In spite of very little training season A. G. Donn, Y.M.C.A. swim-

America Triumph In Wightman Cup

Miss Jacobs And Miss Palfrey Are Unbeaten

ming champion and one of the Miss Scriven's Amazing Defeat

fastest sprint swimmers in the Colony, is favoured to take the

ming gala.

(By A. WALLIS MYERS.)

HOME TEAM

LOSE SET CHINESE R.C.

TEAM CHANGES

UNAVAILING

Successful Debut Of Mrs. Parkes,

MISS LEE IMPRESSIVE

The United Services Recreation Club, new champions, had no dif-

lion's share of the honours at to- America's women players won' I shall deal with this contest fically in defeating the Chinese night's Y.M.C.A. monthly swim the Wightman Cup for the first. Miss Jacobs had beaten Recreation Club by 8 sels to 1 in fourth successive year at Wim- Mies. Round In two ten-games sets, their postponed Mixed Doubler up Lawn Tennis League fixture, which was played off at King's Park Miss Palfrey and Miss Scriven yesterday evening. took the court with the knowledge

Several changes had been made that all might depend on their en-jo both teams. Mrs. Parkes re- counter. If the little Bostonlan won. placed. Mrs. Kayll, who is at pre- the cup went back to America; !! sent in Wei-Hai-Wei, in the US. Mise Scriven won there was still R.C. line-up, though L. Goldman were unbeaten. thrilling

hope for England. Each won two singles against The court was harder and faster Major R. L. Withington partnered partnered Mrs. Withington, while

been Mrs. Parkes.

An attractive and well varied bledon on Saturday twice in thus putting America three programme has received good sup-this country and twice in their with three to play. pori, à record number of entries own. The verdict this time was having been received, and specta-five matches to two.

The visitors' victory was tors are assured of a good even-

gained exclusively by two ing's entertainment.

players Miss Helen Jacobo and Miss Sarah Palfrey. Both

The "Hong" team race will be one of the features of the evening and should provide a

team.

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overcome critical situations.

Capt. P. S. Cannon

duel between the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bunk, runners-up last Miss Round and Miss Scriven in than on Friday. It had year to Jardine, Matheson and Co., turn in partnership they defeat-tightened by food traffic, and a hot partnered Mrs. Lewis Bryan as us Ltd.. and the Kowloon Docks. The led Mrs. Godfree and Miss Nuthall sun had dried the moisture on the ul latter are an exceptionally strong It is a most laudable record, es-new blades of grass. The balls

Mrs. Ho Ka-lau and Tam Yoc- pecially as in four of these five were whiter and bounded higher. fong were absentees from the visi- contests. they had had to face and This factor braced Miss Scriven; store' team, being replaced by Miss she opened much more confidently A. Lee and Liang Lai-wah, respec- The legend that America without than, against Miss Jacobs. More tively. W. C. Hung partnered the Mrs. Moody would be at the mercy over, Miss Palfrey's orthodox new lady member, while of England was exploded at Forest drives Hills last year, when Miss Jacobs Mathieu's; they did not carry top partner, paired with Liang.

Cheung Woon-wai, Hung's usual and Miss Palfrey, rising to the or under spin, and many of them Ka-lau partnered Mrs. Chui, Tam's Но occasion, again won all the mat-were attacking shots, carrying the usual partner. ches for their country.

MISS YEUNG SAU KING LEAVES COLONY

Will Open Nanchang Swimming Pool.

LOCAL: GIRL HONOURED Miss Yeung Sau-king, China's premier girl, swimmer,

accom-

were more like Mme.

t

Miss

element of risk. They employed then, as they did

Mrs. Parkes Fine Service American's Errors on Saturday, the element of the

Miss Scriven won the first in the gue tennis, played a good game. Mrs. Parkes, who is new to Lea- surprise attack; their service scor- tenth game. ed when it was most needed; they much the better service a real

Her opponent had Her service was particularly kept their best in reserve for blow compared with the tap of Missly very sound.

strong, while her play was general. crucial finish that might develop. Scriven-but it was not then un-

The Most Thrilling Match

Capt. Cannon and Mrs. Lewis Ider consistent control. Moreover, Bryan were in their usual good |(Continued from previous Column.) panied by her parents and sister;

Although the fate of the cup was the English girl, by varied pace form, finding no difficulty in winn- their new

tea-time bathing pool, and to Miss Yeung Shau-chun, left here determined before

on and length, often drew Mies Pal stage an exhibition swim with her yesterday afternoon by the R.M.S. Saturday, there was excitement frey forward to handle low balls

jing three sets, in spite of the fact for Shanghal enough for a record crowd. About on the run, and this brought er made ominious sounds every time that Mrs. Lewis Bryan's racket Empress of Russia The Yeung family were given a from where the party will proceed 10,000 spectators and the many rors.

she hit the ball. hearty send-off on Friday even-to Nanchang. Miss Yeung is to women enthusiasts ranged from

But in the second set one 'saw man Club by 8 sets to I, ating by the South China Athletic open the New Life Movement's the Queen of Siam, who came with genius revealed. Miss Scriven was year old player, was in good form. Miss Cheung, the C.R.C.'s 14. Association at their bathing pavi-Club's swimming pool in the latter the King for the first time to Wim- outplayed and could win only two She displayed some very good bledon, to the local school cham- games. There was the Lenglen backhand shots,while her fore It is expected that Ming Yeung

that Mise pion-saw four close matches, all touch about Miss Palfrey; she hand strokes seemed to have im- will return to the Colony from Yeung left Hong Kong in response of them fought with courage and seemed to be almost standing still proved since she last played. Nanchang, where Marshal Chiang to the request of the New Life ardour, and one of them, and that while the other girl was racing Miss Lee, who played in long Kai-shek first started the New Movement's Club's appeal to open the most important, yielding around the court. Life Movement, in a month's time. (Continued at foot of preceding col.){climax as thrilling as it was new,

trousers, was impressive as a new- There was the beautiful preci- sion of Lenglen, the manoeuvring did not pair as well with Hung as comer to the league, although she for position without strain, the Miss Cheung usually does.

L. Goldman found no difficulty in combining with his new partner, excelled the French. She had a Mrs. Withington, although, per- service that could score outright by Ita controlled speed.

C. E. Millard and A. Duncan) (Kowloon Docks):-

drew with P. C. Leung and

M. C. Law drew with 11. T. Wu and W.

M. Cheung

6- 6

6. 6

drew with K. M. Wong and

W. K. Cheong

6-

W. Tillery and G. H. White) (Kowloon Docks) :---

(German Club):-

G. Von Ehren and W. Sanders lost to Loung and Lau... 1. lost to W. Blackler and

Jarman 0- 6

lost to Wa and Cheung .... lost to Wong and Cheong. 3. lost to A. Oldfield and E.

linn.

city.

It la understood

TO-DAY'S LAWN BOWLS DETAILS

1.

2- 6

J. P. White and A. E. Pearson (Kowloon Docks);-

Wilson drew with W. H. Gillow and

2. 6

loat to Leung and Lau

2- 6

R. Manly

6. 6

ww

- 6 3- fi

B. Soltau and C. J. Steencek |(German Club) :---

The following are the selected THE PROGRAMME. H. Major lest to Blackler and Jarman 6-7 teams for to-day's Lawn Bowls drew with Oldfield and Wil- League matches,

C. Champalovier

J. Purvis

son

A. E. Coates

The following are the fixtures R. R. Wood for to-day's Lawn Bowis League matches, giving last season's sults in brackets.

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Tê-

|J. Gunn

E. W. Hamilton L. Collyer

L. Luck

lost to Wu and Cheung loat to Wong and Cheong

University Beaten.

6-81

SENIOR DIVISION drew with Gillow and Manly 6 6 Kowloon C. C. v C.C.C..."A"

H. Luching and G. Sommer J. W. B. Brown half het (German Club):—

W. Hyde E. C. Fincher

The University were unable to

than a more

score

against the Club de Recreio, los-lost to Blackler and Jarman 48R. P. Phillips

ing by 8% sets to .

Scores:-

G. A. Carvalho and M. Oliveira (Itecrelo):-

lost to Oldfield and Wilson.. 2-6

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| lost tó Giflow and Manly ... 2- 6H. Hampton

beat Kwik and H. T. Bee63 beat Yatkin and C. K. Quak 6- 1| bout Fletcher and K. S. Touw 6-.2│* Dr. Rodrigues ànd L. F. J. Ri. beiro (Recreto) :-

beat Kwik and Bee

"C" Division League Table

C.R.C. 6- 2

C.C.C. beat. Yatkin and, Quak.... 62 C.B.A. beat Fletcher and Touw 6- 1 K.C.C.

A. E. Xavier and J. X. Xavier Recreio

(Recreto) :-

beat Kwik and Bee..

S. China

I.R.C.....

6- 4 University

beat Yatkin and Quek ... drew with Yatkin and Touw 6-6

C.B.A. Beat Police.

6- 2 C.S.C.C.

Army K.A.G.C. K.D.R.C. Deutscher Police

The Central British Associa tion had no difficulty in defeat- ing the Police Recreation Club by 9 sets to pil at King's Park.

Scores:

F. Angus and J. J. FerguBON (C.B.A.)

beat Calthrop and Bidmead. 6-3 beat Laughlin and T. Pila. 6-1 beat T. Hunter and Gelvin, 6-0 Blythe and N. Whitley (CBA):

beat Calthrop and Bidmead. 7. 6 beat Laughlin and Pile.

beat Hunter and, Gelvin

7.5

63

N. Halford and G. Gurevitch ((GBA);=

15g; beat Calthrop and Bidmeed

beat Lankhlin and Pile

beat. Hunter and Dalvin".

6-

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v C. de R. (48) v P.R.C. (67) JUNIOR DIVISION

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J. S. Logan

R. Hall

W. Macfarlane

J. Watson

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BOWLS GAMES POSTPONED 45: Randle

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Kowloon C.C.-

M. N. Rakusen W. Mulcahy T. W. Cart E. Kern

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A. Chapman

certainty of the finishing stroke. In one respect the American girl

baps, had he paired with Mrs. Par-

It was this weapon, used drama.kes, and left Mrs. Withington with the Major, the match might have tically when all seemed lost, that resulted in a clean sweep triumph.

saved Miss Palfrey in the remark-

gone to 6-1. She was net mak (U.B.R.C).

Scores:

able third set. Miss Scriven had

L. Goldman and Mrs. Withington

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v Kowloon B.G.C.

G. Ross

G. L. Farmer

J. Rodger

J. G. Meyer

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H. F. Stoneham C. B. Horking W. E. Hale H. H. Rose

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J. Macdonald. E. V. Searle

J. G. Charlton

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Jing many winning shots; her best beat Ho Ka-lau and Mrs. Chul 6 -1

coup was a fast forehand drive In- beat. W. C. Hung and. Miss A

Leo to the corners off a lofted, sliced beat Liang Lai-wah and Miss return. Miss Palfrey was using a by her new racket brought out captain. Her second-set skill bad gone and she looked to be throw ing the match away.

4. 1

Cheung Woon-wai Capt. P. B. Cannon and Mrs. Lewis Bryan (U.B.R.C.);———

6. 2

6-3

•

beat H and Mrs. Chut .. beat Hung and Miss Lea beat Llang and Miss Cheung

Major RL Withington and Mr. Parkes (U.B.R.C.) ————

Miss Scriven's Match Point Then, in the seventh game, with lost to Ho and Mrs. Chuf

...

8-8

8 4

8.

her opponent serving, Miss Scri- beat. Hung and Miss Lee

The beat Liang and Miss Cheung... were

almost incalculable; no doubt Miss MIXED DOUBLES LEAGUE TABLE Scriven shared this view, With

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ven came to match point. G. E. F. Thompson odds against the American

out a sign of strain, unconscious

of the expectant crowd, Miss Pal-

J. K. Sloan

R. C. Butler

G. T. Padgett A. F. Faul

J. G. Haigh G. R. Hooley N. M. Currei

S. Descon

J. F. Lunny

A. McKellar

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TO DATE

IK. C. C.

Sets FWLDF A. Ptx. 6 6 0 0 43 11 12 4:2 0 2 181⁄2 161⁄2 4

6:14:1 18 363 40 1301⁄2 261⁄2

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frey served three balls to se- quence that were not meant to U.S.R.C. come back..

C. R. C.. This reprisal seemed to shake L. R. C.... her adversary; Miss Scriven served

(Skip) two double faults at the start of to love. Then the service disparity

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the eighth game

| came in again.. Miss Pal- Again Miss Palfrey made her frey recovered the attack and kept service prevail. A love game took it to the end. Her, volleying was her to 4-5, and she captured the both dainty and decisive; a net- tenth from 15, drawing level, Miss cord may have given her one Palfrey had lost only three points (Continued on Page 8)) b alnce defeat was Imminent, In SINGLES. Miss H. Jacobs. its coolness and its sustained tac-1; bt, Miss D. E. Round, 6-4, 6-4 (U.S.A.) bt Miss M. G. Scriven, 6-1,

perfect

M. L. Razacktical deftness the recovery was Misa 8. Palfrey (U.S.A.) bt. Miss Round, 63, 8–6,8–8; be: Miss Another love game-how swift Scriven, 1-6,6-2, 6-6; Miss C. Bab--- ly executed was the change car cock (U.B.A.) lost to Miss B. Nuthall, ried Miss Palfrey to 6-5. dhe DOUELES Miss Jacobs and Miss was now dominating the court com- Falfrey (U.S.A.) bt. Mrs. LA, God- (6kip) pletely. But she faltered in. the free & Miss Nuthall, 5-7, 6-), B–8; twelfth game, and English hopes Miss Badcock & Misi 7. Cruickshank revived when Miss Scriven (U.S.A.) lost to Miss E. M. Dearman

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