1937-05-11 — Page 18

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 11, 1937.

K.C.C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT

LARGE ENTRIES IN

ALL EVENTS

E. C. FINCHER FAVOURED FOR SENIOR TITLE

SOME NEWCOMERS AMONG THE LADIES

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Above are the probable rival goalkeepers in the water-polo match which will bring to a conclusion the Coronation Swimming Gala next Saturday night at the Victoria Recreation Club. M. M. de V. Soares, the Great Britain-Portugal goalkeeper, left, and Chan Sik-pui; China's custodian, right.

THE annual tennis tournaments held at the Kow- loon Cricket Club have this year attracted more than an ordinary number of entries for the men's events, although the Tadies have not given the support that the large numbers of new mem- PORTUGAL OFFER VERY bers would have led one to expect.

MAIN INTEREST WILL BE CENTRED IN THE TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS, WHICH WILL BE DECIDED OVER FIVE SETS. THE CREAM OF THE CLUB'S TENNIS TALENT WILL BE ON VIEW IN THE SENIOR EVENT WITH W. C. HUNG AND E. C. FINCHER, THE STRONGEST CHALLENGERS FOR THE TITLE, SEEMINGLY THE MOST LIKELY FINALISTS, AL THOUGH A. E. P. GUEST, A FINE DEFENSIVE PLAYER MIGHT QUITE CONCEIVABLY CAUSE AN UPSET BY BEAT- ING HUNG IN THE SEMI-FINAL OF THE TOP BRACKET.

Fincher has already one win over Hung to his credit in the open tournament, and there seems to be no reason why he should not repeat the performance, even though the game will be played over five sets, instead of the three ruling in the open.

The strongest entrants in the junior event appear to be D. J. N. Anderson, W. J. Howard and W. M. Gittins.. The first two players are drawn in the same half, and provided they win their opening games, as, there is every likelihood of their so doing, will clash in the third round. Ander- son, while being very good at the doubles game, with his excellent "volleying and overhead, is.too un- reliable off the ground to offer much opposition to W. J. Ho- ward, a player of much experi-

ence.

I expect Howard and Gittins to contest the final, with the latter the likely title-holder.

N. Delgado, above, will partner W. F. Kerr at full-back for the Great Britain-Portugal water-polo team next Saturday night.

are certain to offer stern shouldtion.

STRONG CHALLENGE

CORONATION SWIMMING GALA

REPRESENTATIVES

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are offering a very strong challenge for honours in PORTUGAL

the Coronation Swimming Gala against Great Britain · and China at the Victoria Recreation Club next Saturday night, and there is every indication that they will carry off at least half the number of events. I was informed later this morning that Luis Oliveira, the Shanghai and Colony Interport sprinter, would repre- sent Portugal in the 100 Yards Free Style for individuals, and that Lawrence would be reserved for the back-stroke events.

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M.

Marques

will be Mackenzie. She has an excellent ser- featured in the

breast- vice and forceful forehand, and al- stroke, of which he is. the though her backhand is awkward, present Colony champion. Lionel it is nevertheless reliable. Miss Roza-Pereira, who gave Lau Po- Mackenzie is a very experienced hei such a fine race last year, player and, on paper, should win, will swim in the back-stroke in- but she must be prepared to meet dividual event. with a great deal of opposition. The 300 Yards Medley Relay In the Ladies' handicap singles (back, breast and free styles) will event, it seems to me that several probably be the most thrilling race entrants have been let off rather on the programme, and Portugal lightly in the handicapping. Miss

are fielding their very best. Law- ` J. Weller, playing from scratch, is rence will swim the back-stroke, almost certain to reach the final, followed by Marques in the breast while Miss Bradbury also seems to and A. A. da Roza in the free style be assured of a fairly easy passage into the final of the lower bracket. POOR · HANDICAPPING

FINEST EVER

MEN'S HANDICAP DOUBLES Although the handicap doubles has attracted a large number of entries, and they are playing from

I also feel that in this event, the

Their six-men relay team (free a handicap of owe 40, the Fincher

handicappers have missed the 'bus style) over 300 yards, is the finest brothers seem to have a very good

somewhat with Miss V. Allen, who the Colony can possibly field with chance of winning. They will be

receiving 2.6, will meet Miss Old one or two exceptions and will be: offered strong competition by Grose sey and Miss V. Bradbury (rec. (scr.) in the second round. The Lawrence, L. Oliveira, A. A. da and Hung (owe 30), however, and 1.6) who for some reason have been latter is a very keen player, but is Roza, H. L. Ozorio, L., M. Remedios, I expect C. E. Watson and R. S. very lightly handicapped, should not yet out of the quite

class, L. Roza-Pereira, while F. Nolasco Capell (owe 3.6), G. A. White and reach the semi-final, while Mr. and whereas Miss Allen has a lot will be the reserve. W. M. Gittins (owe 3.6) and A. W. Mrs. W. M. Gittins (rec. Ramsey and L Jack (scr.) to fig- Mr. and Mrs. G. A. White and of experience and plays a good The Great Britain-Portugal water- (scr.)sound game. That she should re- polo team will probably line up as ure quite prominently..

competi-ceive a handicap from Miss Old is follows: M., M. de V. Soares; W. F. Handicap singles "A"

passing strange. prove very even. The handicap-

Kerr and N. Delgado; J. M. Calvert; In the bottom half, provided Mrs. There also appears to be some in- W. Lawrence, L. Roza-Pereira and pers have done their work well, and G. E. Clarke is as good as rumour consistency, in the handicapping in A. A. da Roza. this event should prove the most has it, she and her husband should the "ladies' doubles. There are two It will be seen from the above open of all.

figure in the concluding stages, al-pairs who are head and shoulders that although China is fielding I am very surprised to find that though F. Grose and Miss R. Perry, above the standard of the remain- very strong team with much "un- W. M. Gittins has been graded in heavily handicapped as they are, ing competitors. I refer to Miss V. known quantity," Portugal will give the junior handicap event, when will take a great deal to beat.

Allen and Miss Mackenzie and Miss them a race for their money. such players as A. L. Fisher, R. S. The Ladies Singles Champion- O. Dalziel and Miss V. Bradbury, hope to be able to give my readers Capell, F. A, Broadbridge, D. J. N. ship has this year attracted several who are owe 15, and owe 15.3 res-more definite news of Great Britain's Anderson and A. W. Ramsey have players who have never taken part pectively. been included among the

final selections in Thursday's edi- seniors. before, and the standard is likely

tions. Gittins is one of the most difficult to be a good deal higher than for These two combinations players in the club to beat, and on some years. Miss O. Dalziel, al- clash in the first round and top of this has been practising though she is likely to meet with winners will meet Mrs. and Miss assiduously throughout the Winter. some resistance from Miss J. Wel-Old (owe 3.6) in the semi-final. If Although he is the most heavily ler in the second round, seems to the latter were playing at plus 16, handicapped, I wuold be prepared be safe for entry into the final of they would still have little chance. to back him to any extent, to win. the top bracket, while Miss R However, the duties of handicap- His opponent in the final should be Perry is almost certain to be her either. G. A. White or L. Jack.

MIXED DOUBLES

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opponent.

INTERESTING MATCH

NO SPORTING CHANCE

will

the

CORONATION GOLF MATCH CHANGE

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The Coronation golf match, in pers, are to say, the least, onerous, which leading women, amateur and and one cannot expect them to have professional players are to take first-hand knowledge of the current part, will be played at Moor Park,

Keen competition should be wit- It will be interesting to see how form of the great number of play- near Rickmansworth, on Friday, nessed in the mixed doubles handi- Miss V. Bradbury, a recent au-ers they are responsible for handi- June 18, and not at Wentworth, as cap. In the top half, W. Ram-quisition, will fare against Miss A. capping.

originally arranged.