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COLONY OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TO-DAY AT H.K.C.C.

G. K. M. RICKETTS IN PLAY.

FUSILIER INTER

COMPANY SOCCER

FINAL DRAW

GRINDLEY'S BEST DISPLAY

STRIDE HURT IN BRILLIANT GOALKEEPING EFFORT

(By "ROVER")

H.K.I.A.S.A. WIND-UP

A

RECOMMENDED

Y M.C.A. DECISION AT ANNUAL MEETING

"Y" NIGHT FIXED FOR JUNE 5

(By "Crawl")

MOMENTOUS decision affecting several swimming organisations in the Colony was made last night at the annual general meeting of the European Y.M.C.A. Swimming Section when the newly elected Committee were unanimous in their decision that the Hong Kong International Amateur Swimming Association, of which they were one of the three remaining members, could do no good by carrying on, and that they proposed a recommendation to the two other Clubs to wind up the Association.

A very intererling, and even

The Hong Kong International Amateur soccer game was witnessed at Soo- Swimming Association, it will be recalled, was in- kumpoo yesterday when "D" Coy. and "A" Coy, of the Royal Welch augurated early in 1933 when about eight Euro- Fusiliers matt in the Final of the la-pean and Chinese Swimming Clubs joined and ter-Company football competition held their own swimming championships; these and shared four goals after extra were very successful and promoted a much better understanding between the European and Chinese swimmers.

time.

The game was fought out at a fast pace and in real Cup-tie style, the result being in doubt until the final whistle,

The game

was witnessed by Lleut-Colonel Hindson. Cilleer Commanding the Battalion, Capt Bardy. Capt. Freoman, Cupit. Ken yon; Capt. Whittaker, Lleut. Par- kor-Jarvis, Lieul Rosanquet, Llout- Yates. Lieut. Kelly and many others

Grindley Shines

A draw was a fitting result of the game, and all the players played

well, but credit must go to Grind- ley, who played an inspired gamej for "A" Company, He played a great game in defence, and, while always keeping a watchful eye on Sullivan, and Bumster, found time to ply his forwards with neat and useful passes.

"A Company kicked off and were early on the offensive Bruton flushing across a centre for Harri-i son to force a corner, which was cleared. After a short period of midfield play, Burton again center- ed neatly, but the bull was headed

'over

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"D" Coy. Open Account

Things, however, came to a head at the beginning of last year, when, following the Interport against Shanghai, the South China Athletic Association resigned and set an example to other Chinese Clubs with the result that ultimately, the Association Royal Naval Recreation Club, and the Hong Kong University was comprised of only three Clubs: the European Y.M.C.A., the Swimming Club.

V.R.C. OFFICIALS

FOR 1935

FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING OF YEAR

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Sirdir Rumjahn, former holder of the Colony Open Singles lawn tennis title, meels G. R. Ricketts this afternoon on the Stand Court of the H.K.C.C.

CAN RICKETTS BEAT SIRDAR RUMJAHN? ENGLISHMAN'S PACE MUST

BE IMPROVED

RUMJAHN'S MAGNIFICENT

COMEBACK

(By "Referee")

THE first Englishman to reach the final round since 1925, G. R. M. Ricketts will this after- noon meet S. A. Rumjahn, former holder of the title, in the final of the Colony Open Singles Lawn FOUR SENIOR Tennis championship, which is expected to pro-

SOCCER GAMESduce the best tennis seen in the 1935 series.

Speculation is rife as to the possible outcome FOR TO-DAY

of their clash and the odds are fairly well distri- RUNNERS-UP RACE buted between these two, who have impressd their

CONCLUDING

critics most favourably throughout the earlier and culminating stages.

RECREIO TO REVENGE

ATHLETIC DEFEAT

Four First Division games will be played this afternoon and the

Ricketts is one of the prettiest tennis players we have seen in the Colony championships for many a season, but he is by no means perfect and there are several points in his play which need polishing up.

M

K. L. Shute best M. Drysdale 2-6. 86-4, 6-3.

Ten Wai-tong beat Iu Tak-lam 6-2,

G. R. M. RICKETTS

SNOOKER

SETBACK FOR

GARRISON SGTS.

But Still Retain Leadership

SHAW GIVES WARDERS WIN OVER R. E. SGTS,

Three games in the Steel, Coul son's Snooker League were, decided. Mess defeated the Royal Engineers last night when the Prison Officers' Sergeanta' Mess by 3 games to 2, the Central Pelice beat the Garri son Sargeants Mess by the odd

Club was indefinitely postponed.

Shaw Gives Warders Win The Royal Engineers Sergeants' Mess received a setback when they were defeated by the Prison E. C. Fincher beat E. L. H. Shut Officers' Mess by the odd game in 6-3, 6-2.

@veron their own table last night. A. Crawford beat R. Blyth 4th was the second time that the

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result of three of them will have hand, is an old campaigner and Tennie Kwok received byes,

Sirdar Rumjahn, on the other G. Lai, Paul Kông, R. Whinney and game In five, and the Chief and a very important bearing on the his speed, court-craft and all-

Petty Officers Club defeated St. S. A. Rumjahn beat H. Y. Ha 6-2. Patrick's Club by 4 games to 1. runners up position.

8-1. round ability have delighted

The match between the On the Kowloon ground, the crowds for many years.

Dock. Leung Ping-chiu beat S. A. Gray yard Police and the Catholic Union Police meet the, Fusiliers, and this)

(6m3, Jumb, big, should be the best game of the day.

Comback Welcomed

Weng Shiu-wing best H. D. Tolling. ton 6-1, 6-2 1ne Police greatly jeopardised their A splendid sportsman and loser. chances by losing to the Club on Sirdar Rumjahn is one of the most Saturday, after leading by one goal popular men in the series to-day, and with only five minutes to go. and his remarkable comeback after last year's lapse is welcomed from all paris of the tennis community. Rickelle has impresesd with his great variety of strokes, which are almost perfect in execution, but his laziness in retieving shots, if I may so term it, han caused many to won- der whether or not be will be able→4 to withstand the terrific pace of Sirdar's forcing forehand drives and his neat placements.

(Continued on Page 7)" The following is Rover's forecast, giving the favoured teams in

The European Y.M.C.A. have capitala done more to promote better re-

ations between the Chinese and Europeans that probably any Police other aquatic Club in the Colony, and at last night's meeting the RECREIO Committee were unanimous in voicing their disappointment over

8. China the Chinese Clubs' action, and CLUB agreed that it was not worth

At the first Committée, meeting (while carrying on in view of the

of the Victoria Recreation Club fact that the best swimmers in held this year, the following were the Colony were not represented CLUB. elected to serve on the various sub-in the Association. committees.

Finance

H. Hyndman (Convener), F. P. Lon- festey, F. X, D'Almada E Castro, Jr.

House

F. W. T. Ross (Convener), E. M. Hazleland, R. J. Hunt.

Library

"Y" Fature Policy

POLICE

8. CHINA

There were other important mat- ters which also came up for discus- sion, the most important of which was the future polley with regard E. LANCS J. M. M. Alves (Convener), J. Neves, to monthly galas and dances. G. Agalog.

! Bar

The past year, and particularly

To-day

FIRST DIVISION.

A

V

✓ FUSILIERS / (Kowloon Grd, 5.15 p.)

Athletic (King's Park, 5.15 p.m.) S. CHINA " (Carolina E,, 6.15 p.m.)

Nevy

(Club Grd, 6:15 pm To-morrow.

FIRST DIVISION

* Follierr

(Club Grd., 5.15 pm.)

Artillery

(Kowloon, 5.15 p.m.)}

Saturday

KOTEWALL CUP

V. Navy (Caroline Hill, 4.45 “p.m.)| FIRST DIVISION

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Club (Club Ged,, 5.15 p.m.)} BECOND DIVISION

"D" Company were the first to R. J. Hunt (Convéner), 3. A. Marcal, the last gala, were object lessons. | LINCOLNS" store. McHugh then started a J, Neves, A, J. Rozario, movement and sent Parry away on

Bath House

C. E. Roza Pereira (Convener),

the wing. The winger evaded Gil- Dr. Douglas Laing, M. M. de V. Soares, christ and shot goalwards. Stride A. A. Gulerres, S. V. Gittins, J. M. M. got his hands to the ball, but did Alves, F. X. D'Almada e Castro, Jr., not hold it properly and Evans, W. L. Clark, L. Raza Pereira, rushing in shot into an unattended Gymnasium and Billarda

S. A. Marca! (Convener), LA. Montalto, W. L. Clark. Soares, C. A.. Leon, P. B. Allem, D.

net.

Boat House

This reverse encouraged "A" company to further efforts, and, in A raid on "D" Company's goal, F... X. D'Almada e Castro, Jr. (Con- Saunders was ponalised for carry vener), F. P. Lonfestey, J. M. M. Alves ing, a few yards from the goal-line. S. A. Marcal, L. A. Soares, T. McM

Hon, Capt. W. J. Andrews. - The shot was, however, cleared.

A promising move by Georgy and

Harrison was spoiled by Makin SWATOW SOCCER

being offside.

Defences Sound

The play was very ever, both.de- fences having a lot of work, but the forwarda could not get near enough

to try a shot at goal.

A further goal looked certain for "D" Company when Bumster trick- ed Wynne and made straight, for the goal. He, however, kicked the ball a little too hard and Stride Just reached it before him.

At

the other end Wheeler cleared 4 ahot that was almost on the goal; ling with Saunders well beaten.

(Continued on Page 51

REGINALD TRAPP'S NEW GOLF APPOINTMENT

PLAYERS TO MEET

LOCAL CHAMPIONS

DUE IN COLONY ON

MAY 10

"DARKIE” CHAN'S BROTHER INCLUDED IN SIDE

and as the majority of galas and dances had proved failures; it was decided to hold one grand gala and dance at the end of the Swimming Athletic- Season, during which the plonships would take place.

A "y" Night

Cham-Navy-

8. China. (Caroline Hill, 8. p.m.)

Sunday

FIRST DIVISION

✓ LINCOLNS

(Club Grd, 4.45 pm.)} ✓ POLICE

Both Analists have one thing in common-they possess very weak services for their standard.

(Continued on Page 5)

Open Singles Championship

G. R. M. Ricketts beat A. V. Gosano R.E. Sgts, have been defeated on 7-5, 6-8.

FH. Kwok beat T. C. Monaghan score was even when Bhaw and their own table this season. The 6-2, 6-1.

W. Lee beat W. C. Hung -5, which Shaw won by the the com- Jones commenced the final game.

4-6, 64,

W. C. Shute beat J. Tavarres -2,fortable margin of 81 points.

The scores were:- D. M. MacDougall received w... from R.E. Sgts. Mess P. O. Meds M. W. Lo.

Harris J. W. Leonard beat A. L. Sullivan Hedges

3, 2–6, 0—4.

Chant Rai Wa-liang beat F. R. Zimmern Staples" 6-4, 6-2,

Jones

Firdos Khan, Ho Ka-lau, M. Pagh, C. H. Ung, T. A. Pearce, G. 8. Gamble, Teul Yun-pal, A. E. P. Gueet and Taui Wat-pui (holder) received byes.

SECOND ROUND

Total

45 - MoTaylor 39 Pile

27 Perry

30 Hill

18 Shaw:

1:59

231

Central Police Successful--- Although being defeated by the H. D. Rumjahn beat R. H: Wild Police, the Garrison Sergeants' odd game in five by the Central Mess retained the loadership In

FIRST ROUND- H.D. Rumjahn, R. H. Wild, J. G.B-0, 6-1. Haigh, lu Tak-cheuk, M. Beach Thomas,

LAWN TENNIS TOURNEY

Week-End Fixtures For K.C.C.

lu Tak Cheuk boat J. G. Hulgh 63 the league last night.

10. 2.

M. Beach Thomas beat 0. Im The scores were:-- 6---8,

Central Polles Pan! Kong beat R. Whinney 6-2, Goodwin

Willerton

S. A. Rumjaha beat Tennie. Kwok Pie 6-3, 6-1.

Garrison- Sgt.

39 Leach

55 Andrew

66. Trim

Cashmani Leang Ping Chin beat Wong Shta. Mintey wing 6-8, 8-8

32. Smith

53 Digby

Lee Wai-tong beat K. L. Shute 6-3,

Total

245

F. O. Fincher beat A. Crawford [A8, 8—1.

210

St. Patrick's Beaten Receiving little opposition, the

G. R. M. Ricketts beat F. H. Kwek Chief and Petty Officers Club

defeated. the St. Patricks'

The Kowloon Cricket Club an- (Kowloon Grd., 4.45 p.m.)|

✔ ARTILLERY

nual tennis tournament will con- 6-2, 62 (Carolina Hill, 4.45 p.m.)tinue on Saturday and Sunday] SECOND DIVISION

when several games are down for decision

St. Joseph's

Athletle

South China (Club Grd., 3.30 q.m.) Y EASTERN

(Kowloon, 3.30 p.m.)] Wednesday, May 8

Mr. F. Nicholls proposed that a "Y" night be held once a month Kowloon on a Wednesday night. This would

be in the nature of a swimming gals for member while included

FIRST DIVISION.

in the programme would be several FUSILIERS. Invitation events. It was auggest-S. China "B ed that the V.R.C. and Chinese Clubs might be induced to send re- POLICE

presentatives, but this matter was

left to the incoming 'committer for

further discussion.

The first "Y" Night will be held on June 5, commencing at 9.15

p.m.

Visitors Night Combined

Mr. Ingram, Becretary of the The Swatow Football team which Y.M.C.A.,, suggested that this night is now in Canton for the Kwong; might take the form of a guest tung |_Football Festival, will playinight, and every competitor and two games in the Colony on their re|Committee member would... bị re- turn to Swatowice

quired to bring one or two guests. They are expected in the Colony | Light refreshments would be serv- on May 10 and will meet the Lon- ed. gue champions, South China: “A”, on Saturday, May 11, at Caroling

(Continued on Page 5) WEST HAM'S SWEDISH VISIT

v Athletic

:

(Navy Grd, 5.16 p.m.)

✔ RECREIO

(Caroline HiN, 8.16 p.m.))

East. Lancs.

(Kowloon Gri., 5.15 pm.

Friday, May 10

FIRST DIVISION

FUBILIERS

v. Lincolns

(Navy Grd., 5.16 p.m.)

The following are the week-end fixtures:—-—----

Y. W Lee beat W. C. Bhute 6~~2, by

J. W. Leonard beat, D; H. MacDou gall 0-4, 6-1,

Club

4 games to 1 at the St. Patrick's Club last night. The most interesting game of the even Sai Wa-Ulang beat Firdos Khan -ing was that between Elsey and B-2.

Chamberlain; the score being very Ho Ka-lau beat M. Fagh 6-2, 6-1-even until Chamberlain mis-cued T. A. Pearce beat. C. II. Ung 6-0, at black, thus allowing Elsey to

SATURDAY:(1.30 p.m.) Ladles Doubles Handicap Miss Mackenzie and Mrs.

Fancy 0-0

Taui Yun-pai beat (-15,8) v. M. Hooper and Mrs. Dinten (+15)

16—1,60.. Mrs. Stokes and Mr. Borner (3.6)

".

G. 8. Gamble win" by 15 points.

The scores were:--

Taul Wai-pul (holder) buat A. E. P. St. Patrick's Club C. and P, O. Club

Damerall 20 Furgeson Bloods

v. Mr. Blandford and Miss N. Han- Guest ¤—1, 6– ker (-3.6)

Misses O. and S.. Dalziel (15.8) v

Miss Grimtha :

THIRD ROUND

Mrs. Horford, velvet

HD. Rumjahn beat In Tak-check Farrow Crocker

Men's Doubles. Handicap

(30)

BUNDAY (3 p.) 2

W.

C. Tung and F. Grose (30)

A.

QUEEN'S PARK BEAT,

RANGERS

Two Clubs Complete Soccer Fixtures

G. C. Burnett and P. Goodwin (str.)

E. Ferry and D. OFT (0) Jack and W. M. Gittina (3,0)|||

120 (4.30. p.m.)

Mixed

Doubles Handicap.

V. H. Freeman and Mrs. Hosford (zer.) v. D. B. Green and, Miss Grif- ("fiths (—30)':

W. C. Hung and Mrs. Fincher (-8.8) GC. Burnett and Miss O. Daizel (80)

DAVIS CUP TIE FOR EASTBOURNE

Paul Kong beat. M. Beach Thomas Chamberlain 6m2, B3,

8. A. Rumjaha beat Leung Ping-siu

Total

62, 68.

Lea Wai-tong beat E. C. Flacher 6-1, 6-8.

50 Savage

40 Randall

52 Jones.

3D Elsey

P. F A PL

210 TABLE TO DATE

Central Police G. B. M. Ricketts beat Y. W. Lee Garrison Bets. 60, 83.

Prison Officers

W. Leonard beat Sa Wa-liang RE, W.O., Sgts.

Ho Ka-lau Beat T. A. Pearce

1,

Yun-pui 62, 8, 6

Tsui Wai-pul (holder) beat

BA FOURTH ROUND

Catholic: Club.

1 Dockyard Police *C & P.0% Clob Teuf St. Patrick's W

H. D. Rumjaha beat Paul Kong 2, 8A-Eumisha hest. Lee Wai-tong 8-6, 6-28-6

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NEW ZEALAND “STUMPER”. FOR NORTHANTS

**G. R. M. Ricketts boat J. W. Leonzed wicketkeeper, is to quality.. for KC James, the New Zealand'

London, To-day. Beaten in their away fixture by the Hamilton Academicals last Saturday, Glasgow Rangera, League and Cup holders, com- pleted their 1984-5' season's fix- tures by being sensationalis beaten at home yesterday by the The Australia-New Zealand Ho

Toul Wat par Northamptonshire, and while doing West Ham United F.C. have ar- only goal of the game by. Queen's Davis Cup tie in the first round of (holder) 6-3 6-8

so ho will act as coach to the young ranged to visit Sweden at the end Park, the only amateur Club the European Zone is to be played SEMIFINAL BOUND players of the county Jame play: Included among the team are of the present Soccer season and competing in the Scottish at Devonshire. Fark, Eastbourne on Bumlahn beat E. Di Bumjalined in Test matchen against, D.: R. Leung Yuk-tong, famous Athletic play matches at Stockholm, Gothen- League. -- Reuter,

May 10 11 and 18 or on May 16, G. R. M. Ricketts best Ho

Jardine's team In New Zealand (Continued on Page 5); [burg, Helsingborg, and Norrkoping;

17and 18,

Reginald Trapp, the 25-years-old Ell, and the Chinese Athletle on son of Tom Trapp, the golf pro- the same ground, on the following fessional at Shirley. Fark, to whom day.

he has acted as assistant, has sue

eseded. Robag Herd an professional

to the Moissey Turnt golf club,

Hampton Cour

Famous Players included"

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