FRED PERRY IS
STILL WORLD'S
BEST PLAYER
(Continued from Page 4)
In the third set of a match which was below the standard of past finals, Perry, however, prov-| ed himself once more to
be the best player in the world, because he seemed always to have in re serve something with which he could win a vital paint or a vital game, in the way which only cham- pions can do that sort of thing,
Clever Left-hand Play
The Women's Final was a splen- did match, which was replete with good strokes and conducted by the umpire. Mr. S. Dabbs. in exemplary fashion. Miss Stam- mers retained her title by. 7---5, 7-5, after she had been within an ace of victory four times in the ninth game and once in the. tenth game of the second set
It was not a triumph for a fore- hand driver, but a clever win for a left-hander who has cultivated the volley and made her back- hand, which was formerly a tar- get, a wing to be regarded with caution in that one can no longer extract errors by a heavy bom-! bardment.
Long Matches
up to
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1936-
M. Omansky, former Soviet press representative for M. Josef Stalin, is shown with his daughter, Nina, xged 7, on arrival at New York to take over his new duties as Counsellor to the Soviet.
Embassy at Washington.
ROYAL SCOT SHOWS
TRUE FORM
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of the way. mount
U.S. BASEBALL FEW MEN DESERVING
OF PROMOTION
RESULTS
Giants Too Good For Cardinals
SENATORS BEAT INDIANS
(Continued from Page 4)
type of soccer, Oxford, their goal- keeper, being outstanding with numerous creditable perform- jances to his credit, while Ball secured recognition for the Army team in the Kotewall Cup 24 a
New York, To-dar The following were the results of the League baseball matches half-back. Walkden, their centre-
played yesterday:
National League
(half and Tuley, on the left-wing. were two other players worthy of recognition in the First Divi- 5sion.
The Fasiliers experienced very successful season. despite 3 the fact that they finished third
in the table.
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Chicago
2 6
Brooklyn
11 13
0
¡St Louis
7 14 Moore and J. Martin homered. New York
10 12 Melvin Ott hit a home run.
1
Pittsburgh
9 9
Young hit two bomers, Philadelphia
3 8 Whitney hit a home run.
Cincinnatti Boston
10 15
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American League
Washington Cleveland
Gaizler, their, left-back. Bum
Ister and Singleton were the pick;
their te:3.00 the latter
of
1 heading the goal-scoring list in the three divisions for some time 3 until displaced by Spencer of the
Navy.
Bright Future
The Combined R.A.0.C. and) RAS.C. eleven made their de-i but in the Second Division and can look forward to a bright fu-j ture. One did not expect
McQueen, Price and Digby, their original intermediate line,
was a powerful one and their
7 12
4
6
10
3
Bon-
0 7
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ders from this combination, but it proved to be a successful ex-: periment.
12
2
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9
0
Foxx homered. St. Louis
12
9
3
6
1
Dimaggio homered.
6
Owen hit a home run.
Mr. D. Black had the Philadelphia on West Parade. which Cain pitched. Ribble's Long-Awaited Win was only beaten by half a length, Chicago Those who had been following with Sylvandale From 1-3 in the first set Miss Ribble in its numerous
(Mr. Davis) but un-third. West Parade and Sylvandale Boston Stammers pulled
all successful outings previously had should be watched, especially the and then went ahead to lead by their patience rewarded when. latter over a shorter distance. 6-3. It was Senorita Lizana; ably handled by Mr. P. P. Botel- Mistake Bay Left who, after being 2-love in the ho. it accounted for the West second set and 2 found her River Handicap over a mile and Mistake Bay of a win. This time
Another bad start again robbed New York self behind at 3-5. She made 155 yards. Mr. S. Y. Liang sent it was beaten by King's the score 5-all, and then had to Harrest View into the lead, which Mr. Pih).
Fancy Detroit how to use holder after a logit maintained practically all the Bright View (Mr. Davis) was eleventh game and a comparative way round. It was still leading left standing in the sprint event. at the mile past, but, urged on by the Yangtsze Handicap for "B" The Davis Cup pair, G. P. Mr. Botelho, Ribble responded Class China
ly brief twelfth.
main line of defence, and when Digby left for Singapore the un- 3derstanding
other of the
two
players remained, the vacancy!! being filled by an able Gosling,
man in
0 Eastern made an application
to play in
the First Division.
but were turned down by the League Management Committee. their centre-
Hughes and C. R D. Tuckey, tonk gamely and managed to win with never in the picture, but over "DIAMOND" Cheng Shui-hon
ponies.
and was
2
two hours to beat the holders, ja length to spare. At one time it longer distance I recommend keep- E. Malfroy and A. C. Stedman, in looked as it Harvest View coulding this pony in view, especially the men's doubles, in which the have won the race, but I noticed should Mr. Davis be given the New Zealanders fell away sadly that in attempting to use the mount King's Fancy took the in the fourth set, Hughes was whip Mr. S. Y. Liang faltered at lead, followed by King's Justice will the man who made the openings, ja critical moment,
bravely and honourably. Results:
MEN'S SINGLES (Holder, P. J. Perry)
F. J. Perry bt. H. W. Austin,
S-6, 6-3.
WOMEN'S SINGLES (Holder, Miss K. E. Stammers)
Miss K. E. Stammers bt. Senorita A. Lizana, 7-5, 7-5.
MEN'S DOUBLES (Holders: C. E. Malfroy and A. Stedman.)
C. P. Hughes and C. R. D. Tuckey b. C. E. Malfrey and A. C. Stedman (holders). 46, 6-2. 9—–7, 6–1.
WOMEN'S DOUBLES (Holders, Mrs. J. B. Pittman and Miss A. M. Yorke.)
MIXED DOUBLES
3. C. Scriven).
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was
mount ters.
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TO-MORROW'S STORY
To-morrow's story will be "The Stake," by Agnes Sligh Turnball
his
forward, meant as much to Eas- tern as Lee Wai-tong did to South China "A". Curiously ezough Cheng was previously connected (Continued from Page 4)
with South China and was pri marily responsible for Hong and that was Mr. Harriman), with Mistake Thompson will
short-stop, while Kong's first victory on Shanghai) and Tucker the man who put the how Flybyright (Mr. Harris)
be experimented soil in November of 1932, when Bay Mr. Black) making an at- with as a pitcher and relieved, he scored three goals. Although ball away.
The losers went down secured second position.
tempt to catch up after
its bad when required, by Hearther, who he gives the impression of being Ythan Excels Itself
start. On rounding the bend. will start at first-base. In the first leg of the "Daily King's Fancy was still leading. Allen.
fat-footed, Cheng is опе the Double,"
has cleverest and most deadly marks- the Pei-Ho
a newcomer, who (First Section)
Handicap and, in spite of a determined been displaying good form for "D" Class challenge by King's Justice. Mr.(practice, will be behind the bat
at men in the League.
But Susan, who had known him. China ponies. Mr. P. P. Botelho Pih managed to get his
Ip Yun-fook, in goal, Slu Ping- by side on the landing-since she was six, had believed again revealed good riding judg- half a length in front, with a head his batting is sound. Rogers, a right-wing and M. Sahban, on the across the harbour, to where, at the correct time. And Jimmy had He throws accurately and shun, centre-half, Lee Bing-tong. Stage at Colombo. looking out that she could rely upon him for ment when he brought. Ythan home separating King's
local youngster and a promising left-wing, all distinguished them dawn that day, the big P. and O. carelessly, unforgivably, trusted to beat Plain View (Mr. Wing Chiu) by a neck It
liner from Australia had drop-the testimony of a watch which, player, is very safe in his fielding-selves. undoubtedly a grand achievement.
Mr. Chiu's First Win
Though Carpenter, of the Dol-
ped anchor. But she was there as he had remembered Undoubtedly the most: thrilling lar line, has not been
Senior Demands especially as Ythan was carrying finish of the day was provided by action yet, he is said to
no longer. Half an hour ago, so mitted to her belatedly here
ad- the maximum load of 168 lbs. and our Novice Jockeys
have The Club juniors were very dis-officials on the landing-stage the jetty, had been a bit uncer the track had by that time been race, the Hwang Ho
in the last played in good teams in America appointing, but this was pro- had assured them, she had slip-tain in its movements of late. "It Handicap and at College, and his debut will bably due in a large measure to ped away over the horizon in must have played up a lot to-day rendered very heavy due to the over a mile and 155 yards. With be watched with great interest. the demands made upon
their continuance of her voyage to without my noticing," he said. continuous rain. The start of Mr. Harris up. Valorous was Miss F. James and Miss K
Ethis race saw Night View (MF-strongly fancied, but
The Americans will depend al-complement by the First Division England. Stammers bt. Mrs. Allister and Miss W. H. Choy) facing the opposite pointed its
"What does it matter-now?” disap-most entirely on their hitting to team, who ruined all chances for
The girl's blue eyes were wide demanded. Susan bitterly, B. Nuthall, 6-2, 6-4.
direction, and it was consequently The race was started beautifully, have at least six good batters these
numerous supporters carry them through, and as theyja Club junior revival.
with dismay. It seemed too terri-harm's done. Manning Railton, their skip- ble to be true that she and Jimmy I to manage without any luggageTM How on earth am (Holders: C. R. D. Tuckey and Miss tremely well to make up a great gether.
left well and truly. It did
exwith the ponies nicely bunched to should be no scarcity of rans on per, was taken out of the team had been left behind. F. J. Perry and Miss D. E. Round deal of lost ground, and was ac-out the leaders most of the way. ther can
It was difficult to pick Sunday. If Thompson and Hear-o all a full-back vacancy in the "They might think, on board, bt J. S. Olliff and Miss B. Nuthall, tually among the leaders on round-but coming down the straight within
keep their opponents senior team and this considerably that we missed the boat on pur- ing the bend, but the pony could Boolat Bay
reasonable bounds, the weakened their defence. Then pose," she said, as she turned to- (Mr. Choy Wing team stand a good chance of win-, Nicholls was also not produce the extra effort
promoted towards him, and then she added, re- Chiu). Pontiac Bay (Mr. R. M.ning.
wards the end quired. Night View looked re-Wood) and Valorous appeared to
season, quickly, rushingly: markably ft and should be borne be heading the field. Near the
The following are the probable while George
Duncan's depart "But as if they possibly could!" in mind for the next meeting mile post Beolat Bay was leading
teams:
ture for Home, and Alec Pearce Not
about you, Susan, of Ythan and Plain View indulged in slightly, with Pontiac Bay imme(p), Heather (1st b.), Williams (2nd ed their part in the steady decline me of kidnapping you," ventured
Americans:-Allen (c), Thompson elevation to the seniors, all play-course, but they might suspect | a great battle on coming into the diately behind,
And yet Susan was not really but Mayflower b.), Mayhew, (s), Carpenter (3rd of the juniors, who were ultimate-Jimmy-absurdly, for straight, and I think that it was (Mr. C. F. Chiu)
as if it thinking about her trunks gone part of Mr. Botelho that enabled aged to beat Boolat Bay by a
came through b.), Roger, (r.f.), Drager (cf.), and ly not much better than a junior would ever occur to any of the on to England without her, but superior riding knowledge on the splendidly from behind and man- Howard (L).
Reserves:-Beld and Dodge.
school eleven.
passengers that Jimmy, with his of Peter Blackall, his athletic him to stave off a really strong short head, with Pontiac Bay an-(p). E. Chang (1st b.), E. S. Ching full teams and the same applied absorption in the science that was voice that had power to set her
Chinese-A. Fong (c.), H. Chang
charm, The "Vamity very rarely fielded impersonal mild good nature, his grace, his debonair challenge from Plain View, while other short head behind for third (2nd 3.). Moe (3rd B.), W. Ching to the Radio and Kowloon, and taking him to Europe for further heart aching in bliss and anguish Seventeenth of September, ridden place. It was indeed a great fir-(53) Chan (rf.), Chung (c) and although the latter team were bad-study, bis so (Continued from Page 5) by Mr. Norman Deitz, was third. ish, and Mr. Chiu was deservedly Lay (1.).
obvious lack of for the caressing notes it some- Promising Combination
ly trounced throughout the romantic interest in womenkind, times held its
mocking gafety. Wales had a number of excellent
applauded. for scoring the first! In my previous notes I advocat-win of his racing career.
son, they came back with a venge would be in the least likely to She was thinking of Peter going full backs-T. O. James (Abera-ed keeping Centre Court in mind, tiac Bay, recently demoted
ance in the latter stages, beating indulge in such behaviour!
on over the ocean with less and von), T. Stone (Cardiff), W. S. and this was felly justified when "B" Class, rau very well consider-
Eastern among others! G. Legge (Newport), R. G. Brown it romped away with the Wallsend ing that it carried the maximum (Cross Keys); but it is note-Handicap for "B" Class Austra-weight of 168 lbs, which worthy that none of them
was Pam Barton To Meet was lian ponies over six furlongs.really a severe handicap in view reckoned good enough to represent Centre Court had the benefit of of the heavy state of the track.
Bridget Newell Wales. Nor was there playing the assistance of Mr. Deitz, and for a home club a centre who got this combination should score fur- his cap another indication that ther wins at later meetings, The the Welsh clubs lack superlative start of the
Halcyon centres, though Gwyn Moore (Mr. Black), Violet Queen (Mr.) (Neath), Randall Lewis (Abera-Tang Man Wa), Goldsmith (Mr.) von), and J. Thomas (Aberavon) Pih) well to the fore, with Night were first-class club men.
Star (Mr. Harris) just behind Three Wingers
and Centre Court within striking Of wings (most of whom suf-distance. Coming into the straight, fered badly from the lack of de-Centre Court revealed a fine turm veloping centre.play) there were of, speed and won comfortably, at least three worthy to play for with Goldsmith second and Hal-
(Brid-cyon third. Wales-Chria, Mathews gend), W. H. Hopkin (Newport), Stopwatch Springs Surprise Downs next Wednesday, is AB and Arthur Bassett (Cardir”),
In the second leg of the "Daily follows:- though the last-named unfortun- Double," the Pei-Ho Handicap ately, played badly during the (Second Section) over one mile, greater part of the season. and the favourite, Double Chance (Mr. did not run into form, following Deitz) failed miserably, and it an injury, till it was too late to was left to Stopwatch (Mr. Ip influence the selectors.
Kui Ying) to furnish a surprising It has been a season of ups wine Stopwatch, evidently relish- and downs, of bad play and.great ed running on e muddy track, but play, but on the whole there has credit must be given to Mr. Ip been 3 distinct improvement, Kui Ying for his determined rid- though Welsh outside halves and ing, with a generous application His Grace, if to 10, 45 to 1 t. centres still have a very poor con- of the whip. It was really a -ception of what they owe to their thrilling finish, after the pories ¿wings.
had been bunched together mort
race saw
Fon-
from
EPSOM DERBY TAJAKBAR FIRST FAVOURITE
NOBLE KING MOVES UP IN BETTING
The which
London, To-day. call-over for the Derby, will be
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ALL-BRITISH FINAL
Lack of organisation by club
Jess thought to spare for Susan left behind at Colombo, while be
secretaries, or of players, result--DEER IN TRAINING danced and played and flirted with
ed in several junior divisions games being ruined and absurd scores being registered as a re- Southport, To-day,
salt. The Association must find a Miss Adela (Pam) Barton, the means of preventing teams feld- 18-year old London girl, will co-ing five or six men, and I suggest test the British Women's Open that fines be imposed for failure Golf Final when she meets Miss to field a full side. Bridget Newell, the 24-year old
AS FILM STAR
Sleeps In Bed And Drinks Coffee
daughter of a Derbyshire magis-American, Mias Marion Miley, bygeles to be a film star. trate, over 36-holes to-day. Miss 4 and 3 in Newell defeated the last surviving|Renter.
the quarter-finals.
on Ep SMALLEST DIPLOMAT.
Tajakber, 11 to 2.0, 6 to 1 ti Pay Up. 6 to 1, t and o. Noble King, 7 to 1 o, 15 to 2 t Boswell, 15 to 1 o,-16 to 1 t. Mahmoud, 15 to 1 a, 16 to 1 L Balhissar, 15 to 1o, 16 to 1. Abjer 188to 1 o, 20 to 1't. Carines, 25 to 1 », 28 to 1 t. Belarthel, 28 to 1, t and o. Thankerton, 33 to 1 o, 40 to 1 t "Barry Star, 35 to 1 o, 40 to 1 £* Rhodes Scholar, 40 to 1, t and o. Midstream, 40 to 1, t and o.
Magnet, 40 to 1 o, 50 to 1 £. Monument, '60 to 1, t and out
-Beater.
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those others, and in particular with Joan Wise, so brilliantly pretty, so difficult to compete with in flashing repartee, in smart sophis tication.
It was only her pride that had made her agree with seeming
A three-year-old deer which feagerness, on deck before break- sleeps in a bed, smokes and drinks fast that morning, to Jizomy's coffee is being trained in Los An- proposal that she should go right- seeing on shore with him. Peter He is Chiefe, the pet of Mrs had been standing close by talk- Cover. Details of his ing to Joan, with whom he had strange life were revealed when danced almost continuously last two agents of the California night.
If she hadn't been in such haste State Game Commission called to discover why Chiefie was in the to safeguard her pride from pos- |sibility of further hurt, Peter might have invited her to accom
Mr. Hai Shih-ying, who was. On the other hand, Mr. Hachirehouse. recently appointed Chinese Am-Arita, the new Japanese Ambas Mrs Cover opened the door pany him, even if only as one of bassador to Tokyo, is probably ssdor to China, is exceptionally when the agents knocked and a party; he might have given the smallest diplomat in the tall for a Japanese, being about cautioned them to tread lightly more of his attention to her than world. He is only 4ft. 8in. tall 5ft. Sin.
because the deer was asleep, sad to others. A fool, perhaps, she
Lup.
era
Mr. Han is an extremely frugan she was just preparing his coffee had been, to, throw away the pass- to the pier. The front is to be man who, unlike so many Chin- The men entered a bedroom sibility of a day's incertain rap- widened and extended. and illu eso nowadays, has never adopted Mrs. Cover threw back the bed-ture with Peter for one of plea minated fountains are to be put the expensive habits of foreign-clothes and revealed the deer sant peace with Jimary.**
which weighs 17st. 121b., sleep For she had enjoyed it She The plan allows for the build-On his appointment to his new ing peacefully.
would have been grateful to Jim- ing of a bandstand and more post he bought his first foreign- She gently shook the animal, my for her lovely day if only his shelters and tennis courts along style suits and his tailor's bill which aroused, shook its antlers, carelessness hadn't let her down the front. At the east end a now amounts to $3,000 (about leaped out of bed and drank the like this at the end of it. | children's centre is to be built. L£160).
coffee.
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