1939-05-11 — Page 22

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 11, 1989

Rumjahns' Record Not Safe Tsuis Retain Doubles Title In Convincing Style

HO AND LEE PUT UP AMAZINGLY PLUCKY DISPLAY

For the second year in succession and the third time in four years Tsui Wai-pui and Tsui Yun-pui are Colony grass court doubles champions.

Yesterday before a large gallery at H.K.C.C. they beat Ho Ka- lau and Lee Yue-wing, another C.R.C. combination, 6-3, 7-5, 6-8, 6-2 after a match which was more in the nature of an exhibition than an Open Championship Final.

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The Rumjahn cousins won the title 11 years in a row well, there seems nothing to stop the Tsuis going very close to this seemingly impossible record. Yesterday they were pitted against probably the only pair in the Colony who could hope to extend them a pair who knew the value of the lob and who could execute this difficult shot with any degree of accuracy. No local pair would extend the Tsuis in a match confined to powerful driving duels, and Ho and Lee mixed their shots very cleverly, only to be swept off the court by deadly overhead work.

TSUI WAI-PUI AND TSUI YAN-PUI—retained their doubles

title yesterday.

DAVIS CUP PLAYERS

Deadly Overhead Work TO PARTICIPATE IN Upsets Lobbing Tactics

The scores give little indication of the comparative strengths as, with all due respect to the amazingly plucky performance of Ho and Lee, the Tsuis could have won comfortably in straight

sets had they so desired. Carelessness

Kong lost to the Rumjahn cousins, Hc also reached the Final in 1935, with Willie Hung, only to lose once again to the Rumjahns,

Lee has made amazing strides since

last season, when an accident kept him

from playing for C.R.C. "B" in the League for several weeks. He has the "big match" temperament, and more is going to be heard of him in the future net, His ground shots are well executed shot though more pace could be imparted to Tsui advantage. His slow cross court shot

cost them many important points and, incidentally, three love games. They had almost every shot at their com- mand, Tsui Wai-pui being particularly impressive overhead and at the while his attacking half volley was again greatly in evidence.

MATCH BY -POINTS

The following shows the points won during the match:

Tsuis Ho & Lee

Ist set

32

23

2nd set

41

37

3rd set

37

46

4th set

30

25

140

131

Total

Tsui Yan-pui served five aces in the match and two double faults. Tsui Wai-pui served three aces and three doubles. Ho and Lee served one double fault each.

EXHIBITIONS NEXT WEEK?

Local tennis enthusiasts are promised fare of extraordinary interest if arrangements now in hand bear any fruit.

They will have an opportunity of seeing Tsui Wai-pui, Colony singles and doubles tennis cham- however, had Tsui Wai-pui in difficut pion, in opposition to some really first-class players.

ties on several occasions. Lee's net- work is solid, while his overhead sound.

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Arriving in Hong Kong on Wednesday are Amado Sanchez, DROP SHOT MISSED

No. 1 player in the Philippines and What the losers lacked most was the holder of the National title, and drop shot, which they did not exploit Felicisimo Ampon, runner-up. once in four sets,

Ho and Lee, as the result of storm-He played here in January en route to

Sanchez requires

no introduction. ing tactics, coupled with clever lobbing, Saigon to take part in the Indo-China jumped into a 3-0 lead before the Tsuis realised the match had started, Championships, accompanied by Leon-

ardo Gavia. but thereafter the Tsuis won eight

On the other hand, Ampon, games in a row, the losers becoming of 17, is making his first trip abroad. rattled following spectacular "killing'

Both players are on their way to the of short lobs. The Tsuis led 5-3, but

youth

Ho won his service and Tsui Yan-pui United States, where they will repre- dropped his for 5-all, but that ended sent the Philippines in the Davis Cup. the rally and the Tsuis took the second They are scheduled to meet the win- ners of the tie between Mexico and set at 7-5.

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The third set saw all four players Australia, having themselves secured a win their first service. Ho then drop-bye into the second round. ped his, but Tsui Yan-pui also lost his for 3-all. Ho dropped the ninth game, Yan-pui's angle volleying was his main but Tsui Yan-pui lost his service as asset and, though not as spectacular well, to love. The 13th game saw Ho as his brother, he was the steadier win his service and Taui Yan-pui drop- player.

ped his after being 40-30 and holding The evergreen. Ho, whose grim de-advantage once for set at 8-6. termination, whether fighting a losing The fifth game of the fourth or winning battle, has earned him saw the Tsuis break through Lee's great popularity, lobbed brilliantly at service for a 3-2 lead, which Taui times, while his retrieving on occasion Wai-pui consolidated, only after three was nothing short of miraculous-one deuces, and they went out without return down the side line following a dropping another game at 6—2. dive and a desperate half volley shot The umpiring and decisions by lines comes readily to mind in this respect. men were above reproach. Full of energy, few would believe that Following the match Miss Ho's first appearance in the Final was Dodwell presented the Open trophies as far back as 1930, when he and Paul' and Hong Kong Cricket Club prizes.

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Both these players have signified their willingness to participate in ex- hibition matches in the Colony and Hong Kong L. T. A. officials are present making tentative arrangements. for the best part of two whole days, As the Pierce will be in the Colony as Hong Kong Cricket Club's and set

Stand Court.is available, there appears to be no reason why these exhibitions should not arranged.

The most likely date is Thursday although it is possible that Wednesday will also be utilised as the Manila play- ers will be here for the whole of that day as well. certain that they will be witnessed by If the exhibitions do come off, it is a capacity crowd, anxious to see the Tsui brothers being forced to go all

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TENNIS EXHIBITIONS

ON SATURDAY

Following matches have been arrang- ed for the Tennis Exhibition on Satur- day, May 13, in aid of the British Fund for the Relief of Distressed in China:

1st. Set--W. A. H. Duff and L. Goldman v. Lee Yue Wing and Ho Ka Lau.

2nd. Set-S. A. and H. D. Rumfahn v. Tsui Yun Pui and Toul Wai Pul.

3rd, Set-W. A. H. Duff and L. Gold- man v. Tsui Yun Pui and Toul Wai Pul.

4th. Set-Lee Yue Wing and Ho Ka Lau v. S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn.

The matches start at 4 p.m. at H.K. Cricket Club. Booking at Montrie's.

"SKIP'S" LAWN BOWLS NOTES

"Skip's" review of League lawn bowls matches will appear in to morrow's editions and on all sub- sequent Fridays.

His forecasts will appear on Saturdays.

HONG KONG RACING

PIGEON CLUB

Members of the Hong Kong Racing flight will take place on Sunday (wea- Pigeon Club are reminded that a trial ther permitting) from Fanling. Mem- bers wishing to enter birds are kindly requested to meet at the Kowloon-Can- ton Railway Station at 9 a.m. in good time to catch the 10 a.m. train for Fanling.

A small cover charge of 20 cents per bird will be taken to cover train- ing fees. now been obtained by the Club capable of holding 50 birds each have Regulation racing-baskets

will be available at the Railway Sta- tion on Sunday.

and

There will be no limit to entries. Non-members are also cordially invited to take part in this flight.

GOLF CLUB JUBILEE

The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club is celebrating its Golden Jubilee and is commemorating the occasion with com- petitions for all sections, at Fanling, Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay.

The following telegrams of congra- tulation were received by the Secretary of the Club:

"Congratulations on attaining your Jubilee and wishing you prosperity in the years to come-from the captain and members of the Hung Jao Golf Club, Shanghai."

"Greetings to you

on your fiftieth anniversary, from the Shanghai Golf Club,"

"Lucifer Golfing Society sends grest- ings and congratulations,