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THE ALL WHITE

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By The Clubman

VIE Great White Rackal Riddle of Wimble

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BRITISH TENNIS RANKING

H.K. WHEELERS

OUT TO FURTHER

CYCLING INTEREST

Profit By Disbandment Of First Club

KEATES AND STEAD NEW MEMBERS

(Contributed)

The surprising disbandment of] the Hong Kong Cycling Club

LISTS ANALYSED

GULF BETWEEN BEST MEN PLAYERS

CAPT. CUTLER WINS WARWICKSHIRE YOUTH

GOLF TITLE

14 Stroke Advantage In Services Contest

ANNUAL FANLING MEETING

Capt. S. G. Cutler won the will doubtless he a great dis- United Services Golf Champion appointment to local enthusiasts ship yesterday at Fanling by no in general, but it is hoped that in less a margin than 14 strokes.

The following were the results of consequence. the interest shown

in the Colony will not wane. Thursday's games....

Incidentally, by reason of this, the 38 holes Championship-Capt. S: Hong Kong Wheelere now becomes G. Cutler, R.M., 74+-88—157;. Lt,} the only established Cycling Club in Cdr. E. J. James, R.N., 85-86—171; the Colony (on the presumption Lt. Col. M. J. Williamson, R.A.M.C., that the Chinese club in Shamshuipo 85+87-172; Capt. P. Trimble, has not yet commenced activities), R.A.M.C., 87+86-172.

30 holes Handicap-Lt. Winkfeld, while with a membership near the half-century figure it is without R.E., 884-82-24146; Lt. Jones, question the largest organisation of 2/East Lance., 94-92-36-150; its kind in China. The Wheelers Lt. Cdr. Browning, R.M., 87-91– have made steady progress since 22166; Lt. Col. M. J. Williamson, their inauguration in September R.A.M.C., 95-87—16—156.

18 holes Handicap (Old Course). ¡ Inst. Recent activities have been confined to short social spins to such-Cur. D. N. Tufnell, R.N, 86-10| localities as Taipo and Castle Peak, 76; Lt. Cdr. Hi W. S. Browning, while several enjoyable rides have R.N., 87-11-76; Lt. Jones, 2/East been arranged on the Island,

Winter Programme

Lancs., 94-18=76; Lt. Winkfield, R.E., 88-12:76,"

18 holes Handicap (New Course). December marks the commence-Lt. Jones, 2/East Lance, 82-18 ment of the Wheelers' Winter Pro-174; Lt. Campbell, R.N., 84-9=75; gramme of social activities. In ad Major J. Wren, A.D. Corps, 83-8- dition to the usual weekly runs 75; Fl. Lt. Hargraves, R.A.F., social evenings will be arranged in 94-1876.

Veterans' Competition.-Lt. Col. conjunction with other local sport- ing bodies, at which such pastimes M. J. Williamson, R.A.M.C., 85-8 as billiards, etc. will be indulged in. 77; Lt. Col. J. Fasken, R.A.S.C., A smoking concert may also be ar-95-1580; Capt. E. F. B. Law, ranged is the usual "Cycling Club"R.N., 93--10--83, style at which any awards, won by

Yesterday's Play

AT NO. 5

be held against the world challenge,

Sporting

Chatter

(By GEOFFREY, SIMPSON)

CRICH

RICKET lovers will rejoice that (By A WALLIS MYERS) ·

Maurice Leyland, that great London, November 2.

little Yorkshireman of the broad The Lawn Tennis Association There are three new names on the

list this year, and that is a healthy shoulders and stout heart, is to yesterday issued the ranking lists sign; but the competition for the receive £3.600 from his benefit of

last season.' for 1934, based on performances first and second places should be in singles from April 2 to Oct. 6, keener and, the evidence of junior as follows:..

progress more real if the example cricket heroes proud: set by Perry, and Austin is to bear fruit:

MEN

1. F. J. Perry. (1)

2. H. W. Austi (2)

3. G. P. Hughes (4)

4 N. Sharpe (-)

5. C. E. Hare (~~)

6. ER. Avory (1)

7. E. C. Peters (11)

8. F. H. D. Wilde (6)

9. R. J. Ritchie (—)

10. D. G. Freshwater (-)

K. C. Gandar Dower, (-) C. R. D. Tuckey (9)

1. G. Collins and H. G. N. Lee not ranked owing to insufficient

data WOMEN

1, Miss D. E. Round (1)

3. Misk K: E Stammers (4)

2. Miss M. C. Scriven (2)

4. Mr. M. R. King (5)

5. Miss F. James (12)

6. Miss N. M. Lyla (9)

7. Miss B. Nuthall (3)

►

B. Mrt: E. F. Whittingstall (6) 9: Mri B. Pittman (11) 10. Mine. B. M. Dearman (10) 11. Hier R. M. Hardwick (-) 12. Mine 8. Noel (-

It may be noted that two

J

Yorkshire certainly" dogs- iti

Leyland's benefit is the third highest in the county history,; and remembering his great work for players England, in the Tests everyone is

with the speediest service, Freshwater!

and Tuckey, are low down on the table, delighted.

They ought with their equipment to be Leyland's left-handed batting higher, and one fancies they both may not have the grace or polish of might be if their strokes were co-ords Woolley's-but what a fighter!

nated a little more--If, for example, the last shot fired in a rally wan

ly under control as the first.

Ärm- The paying over of such a ́hànd-

some cheque could not have been The position of C. E. Hare at No. made at a more appropriate time. is doubtless due to his defeats of Most people are agreed that Leyland Perry and Merlin at the beginning stole most of the batting honours of the year. The merit of these in the big games last summer, and victories has since been qualified, but the memory of his decis is still Hare has potentialities far above fresh.

the average. Next year, provided] BACK TO THE WALL

he selects the best practice, his EYLAND hit centuries against advance should be substantial.

:

INCONSISTENT FORM

Australia of 109, 153 and 110

and he did so in adverse circum- stances.

Not once was he able to walk to

The classification of the women players after the first two could not the crease and go for the bowling

be an enviable task. Form has

in his usual aggressive, cheeky been markedly inconsistent Mrs.

style. 'Miss' J. C. Ridley (8)

King, for example; has beaten both The figures in parentheses denote Miss Round and Miss Scrives on instincts in the Interest of his side. Always he had to restrain natural the positions in the 1993 lists.

(non-turf courts, whilę losing to. Mrs. The conditions under which the Pittman on covered courts-a de-

In the first Test he defended his wicket in stubborn silence for 70 list is made are wide enough to test feat, by the way, which came after minutes in partnership with Ames the individual capacity of players. the period allotted to the judges. in a gallant effort to prevent an They do not necessarily indicate the Few will question the promation of relative strength of the same Miss James or the inclusion of two Australian victory. He missed his field at the beginning of the next new names in Miss Hardwick and Miss goal by ten minutes!

Then at the Oval, when we were members will be presented. It is Matches played yesterday result-competitive season, for form at Noel. Some of the better known, al- hoped to make this "smoker” an anod:

lawn.tennis, except perhaps in the lost ground; this depression has been

though still young, competitors have taking auch an awful hiding, he came out and thumped the bowling nual affair-a smaller edition of the

Bobey Singles.Cdr. H. S. Koome, highest class, is peculiarly meren registered.

rial. Under modern conditions it cyclists "All-Rounder Concert" held R.N., 1 up; Capt. P. Trimble, 1 up;

The fact remains that in a match for a century. in January cach year at the Albert Car. D. N. C. Tufnell, R.N., all cannot fail to be influenced

ault of the Wightman Cup may haveTHERE are cricketers who must Square; Lt. P. Ramus, R.A., a varying surface and climate.

AUTOMATIC SELECTIONS been, England can meet any of the envy Leyland's unruffled cair, pare: Cdr. W. G.. Cowland, R.N.,

The top players in both liste have countries in the world with every as well as his fat cheque. Omens, 1 down.

selected themselves. All are cham-prospect of victory. pions-Perry of three Continents;

Hall.

Next Sunday's Run Next Sunday's run has been ar- ranged to leave Jordan Road Ferry at 9.15 a.m. sharp. Fanting and

Bogey Foursomes.-Cdr. Cowland and Capt. Law, 1 up; Surg. Lt. Cdr.

by of twelve aside, whatever the re- HIS UNRUFFLED CALM

incidents, the state of the game, or

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wearing wicket-these things mean nothing to him...

Sheung-shui are to be visited by Horan and Lt. Moore, 1 up; Cdr. E.Austin, the holder of the covered RRISH F €. WINE In one of the Tests he was, 09 ***

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way, of Tai-po, at which point re- Roome and Lt.Cdr. Muir, all square freshments will be enjoyed on both Capt. Gell and Lt. Newnham, loutward and homeward tripa. down.

At the conclusion, the prizes were Several items of interest are to be visited in the locality and, in addi- presented by Col. Carrington-Sykes tion to refreshments, participants R.A. are strongly advised to carry ・ á

[camera. Many happy memories of

these runs stored pictorically in such manner will undoubtedly prove of Immense Interest in the futore, and serve to remind their owners of the pleasant comradeship and wonderful scenery enjoyed on runs with the Wheelers.

Keater Joins Wheelers

LADIES CAPTAIN'S CUP AT FANLING

Mrs. Webb Qualifies

court title: Miss Round, the winner at Wimbledon; and Miss Scriven. the champion of France.

Between Perry and Austin and

those who follow on the men's side is a gulf that will need filling if our recently acquired laurels are to

China Mail Sports Diary

TO-DAY-

In the Captain's Cup competi-Cricket-First Division:-- tion organised by the Ladies' Sec- tion of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, Mrs. Webb with a score of 89-22-67 qualified,

Royal Navy v. Kowloon C.C. (L) Recreio v. C.C.C. -(E)

Mrs. J, B. Roas (77—7—70). won

It will be no surprise to anyone to hear that the Colony's premier racing and touring cyclist, H. A. G. the Eclectic Pool Kentes, has not retired from further

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IN HOLLAND

Austin's Good Form In Singles

DUTCH ACES TROUNCED

(By A. WALLIS MYERS)

Amsterdam, Nov. 12. The International Club, main-

not out at close of play. "Are you worried about, that odd run?” someone asked.

"Worried? What for!" exclaim-, ed Leyland in gemine, surprise. The hundredth run is always easier to get than the first."

And off home he went to sleep the

| deep sleep"of contentment. He got

his run all right.

NEW LBW. LAW

EYLAND is of similar charac taining its anbeaten record on the ter to the late Boy Kilner Continent, defeated the Interna- and Yorkshire's tribute to Kilner tional Club of Holland at Amster-when his benefit came along was dam in a two-day encounter by 12 $4,017.

This stands as a record, but,

matches to 2

The new covered courts are light George Hirst collected $9,703 from ed and heated on modern lines, and one of his benefits, Sutcliffe £3,056, the contest attracted an excep Holmes £2,820, and Robinson tionally large crowd, especially on £2,205.

Navy v. Civilians

Saturday evening, when many foot- No, wonder so many professionals (K.F.. Ground) ball enthusiasts attended.

wish they had been born in York- Army y. Chinese

H. W. Austin, the visiting cap shire! (Club Ground, 3.30 p.m.)tain, was in fine form. On the first UNLUCKY PLAYER"

day he defeated T. Hughan, runner TD is hard-luck on the Light Blues up for the Dutch championship this to lose.J. H Bowman, their big? 2.30 p.m. year, by 6-1, 6-1, and to-day he Rugby forward for the remainder

beat A: Excroix, the Belgian cham: of the season.

Club immediate application was First Round:Mrs. Hudson TV. made to join the Wheelers. In his Mrs. Sommers; Mrs. Dovey v. Mrs. Second Division:- already lengthy cyling career the Newbigging: Mrs. Forbes v. Mrs. Ulster cyclists has played many Gilmore; Mrs. Richards v. Mrs: parts, tor in addition to his out Fitzgerald

Club y: Navy Royal Artillery v Fusiliers

Eastern v Royal Engineers -

standing successes in competition. Byes into, Second Round:-MTË. Keates enjoys a reputation as aRodgers v. Mrs. Rowell; Mrs. Newill Third Division:- efficient organiser, while his jourv. Miss Knili; Miss Curtin-v. Mrs. Royal Engineers v. R.AM.C. palistic abilities on cycling subjecte Valentine; Mrs. Lissamantv, Mrs.

Rocreio v Royal Air Force Kave confounded the critics in all Hilller; Mrs. Walker v. Miss Stesen-

Polica, v: Radio quarters.

This combination of son; Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. A. S..

RA.O.C. v. Fusiliers talents has made it possible for him Mitchell.se

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plon and winner of the recent Glen- It is even worse luck for. Bow- eagles tournament, by 6-2, 6-2 man, who would Have been well in Avory also beat Lacroix in two sets the running for an international cap (64, 6—3), while C. R. D. Tucker bad he kept fit. He was tremend- and R. K. Tinkler won their singles ously fast in the loose as well as a matches in two sets.

hard worker in the scrum. Bernard's French Success Bowman has developed serious knee trouble, and the removal of a Paris November 12-Marcel: Ber-cartilage has not been completely nard, who gained unexpected satisfactory. His doctor says that letory over Jean Burotra, won the a further injury, might have serious Air Shinta Tournam, ht here yester-consequences, and he has advised day, beating Andre Merlin, 6-1 him to give up the game. 64, B1 in, the final-Reuter. Club Ground) 2

to put up such a splendid fight on: The first round is to be played by Ladies Seven-a-side Tournament cycling's behalf in the Far East. December 22, the second round by Ragbyza fight which will not finish with the January 5; the third round by end of the Cycling Club. Keates's January 19; and the semi-final by Yachung valuable experiences will be a great January 81.

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Incidentally, Keates has expressed

His willingness to conduct Sunday's run, and extends a warm welcome to

+ Bunlig Attendances And Mileage.

Considerable advancement in dura-1

| lumini "work" was very evident.

(Sookumpoo, 4. pm). Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's First Corinthian Race for Racing Yachts

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FANLING HUNT AND RACE CLUB OPEN MEETING

The opening meeting of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club will ama take place on Sunday, December don 23 and that, amongst other events ease at a race for the St. John's Cup trill be run and the St. John's Sweep "be drawn." - The Public are nded that tickets for this eep must be purchased as soon as possible.

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