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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 19, 1989

TSUI WAI-PUI'S FINE WIN OVER ARMADO

SANCHEZ

Outplays Opponent After Tentative Start

Tsui Yan-Pui No Match For Ampon

(By "ADREM").

CHIEF feature of the tennis exhibitions held yes- terday, in which the Philippines Davis Cup play- ers were featured, was the fine form shown by Tsui Wai-pui, the Colony champion, in his match with Amado Sanchez, ranking No. 1 player of the P. I.

Tsui, more than matching his opponent in every phase of the game, won both sets, the second one with consummate ease.

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In the other games, the visi- tors proved much too fast the Rumjahn cousins over a two had set double, and F. Ampon little difficulty in wearing down Tsui Yan-pui, emerging victor by 7-5, 6-1.

There was again a large crowd present, all the cheaper seats op- posite the stand being filled to over- flowing. Rain threatened through- out, and at times there was a light drizzle. Playing conditions were not improved by a sharp wind and slippery court.

It was these conditions that contri- buted as much as anything to Sanchez's defeat. It must also be taken into

consideration that he had played two very hard sets of doubles prior to this

game.

A Hardcourt Player

He started off very confidently and produced some beautiful shots whilst Tsui was finding his length. From his style of play, I would definitely place Sanchez as a hardcourt player. He has little backswing to any of his strokes,

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS

A. Sanchez and F. Ampon beat H. D. and S. A. Rumjahn 7-5, 6———4.

F. Ampon beat Tsui Yan-pui 7-5, 6-1.

Tsui Wai-pui beat A. Sanchez 6-4, 6-2.

ARMY SPORTLIGHT

(By "SQUADDY”)· "Who do you consider to be the best player this season." This is a quesion that is often asked and I am going to do my best to sort this out as far as the Army is concerned. I shall not

long it must have been a great handi- cap to lose him.

I consider that Rides, of the Or- dnance Corps, is worthy of honours as the most greatly improved player. Extremely modest, Rides is always

those who have addition to those whom I consider to him play can have no doubt as to the be the best I shall also attempt to justice of his selection.

* * name the most improved players. SOCCER HONOURS LIST

confine myself to any one sport, but wondering why he is put into represe shall cover as many as possible.

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LAND AND LOGAN

The selections in the cricket section are by no means easy and my names will no doubt cause a bit of argument. However, here goes, for better or for

Many people contend that Sheehan, of the Middlesex, was the most suc- cesstul player in the Army football team this season. I am inclined to

worse. L. Sgt. Land, of Royal En- agree as there is no doubt that Shee-gineers, by virtue of his consistently han gave many great displays. His ciforts were all the more meritorious as he lost his partner, Watson, half way through the season and after be ing used to his colleague's play for 80

always, very crisp, although placed into the net with fair regularity,

His service when ne got it in was very powerful but as on the first day, ne served a great number of double- raults, on one occasion serving three in a single game.

good performances throughout the cricket season gets my vote for the best performance.

Driver Logan, of R. A. S. C., came out to the Colony with & reputation and consequently walked straight in- to the Army team. Despite the handi- cap of playing on a strange wicket, he has settled down and made certain of his position as opening batsman. I consider him, far and away, the best wicket-keeper the Army have at the moment. I rate him the player who has shown the most improvement.

Runners-up position goes to Signal- man Murphy, of the Royal Signals, whose

have deceptive leg breaks proved the downfall of SO many batsmen this past season.

As regards bowling, the obvious Tsui Wai-pui played his usual mas- selection is Pte. Hatfield, of the Mid- terly game after a tentative start. dlesex, who bowls consistently well de- in the first set he succeeded in hold-spite being a trifle overworked owing ing his service, as did Sanchez, until to lack of good bowlers. the ninth game, when the Hong Kong player broke through for a 5-4 lead to go out at 6-4,

Sanchez started off the second set at He broke through ser- a great pace. vice on the first game by means OL the corners. powerfully driving into He also quickened up his service con- siderably in the next, and led 2-0. Tennis honours last year definitely

'T'sui then came into his own. He re-

went to Q. M. S. Warr, of Royal En- Inclined to hit flat-racket on the fore-trieved everything and always keeping gineers. Army singles champion for hand, however, the low bound of the an excellent length off the ground and

three years, he made a name for him- ball had him considerably worried in occasionally using his drop-shot with self which had his opponents beaten the last set against Tsui and his drives effect, he swept through to win the next before play commenced. almost invariably cleared the baseline six games in a row for set and match. by a matter of inches.

His and even less follow through. ground-shots appear to be made more with the wrist that the body. But he manages to get heaps of power behind these shots.

At his best he drove powerfully on the backhand and his volleying was

GIVE YOUR GUESTS

DEINHARD'S

WORLD-RENOWNED

HOCKS

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MOSELLES

"The sign of the perfect host"

Sole Agenta:

Ampon Disappoints

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Corporal Duffield, the Ordnance star, by constant practice and steadiness, worked his way up to the final, and although well beaten by Q. M. S, Warr, did enough to deserve secondary honours.

I was a trifle disappointed with Am- pon's singles game. His displays in the doubles led me to expect far more.

Q. M. S. Warr has left for home His stroke production yesterday, I

now, and it will be interesting to see would place as a good deal inferior to if there is anyone likely to replace Tsui Yan-pui's. His victory I attri- him in local Army tennis. I doubt it, bute to his coolness under all circum-and anticipate a much closer race for stances, his ability to make the most honours this season. of his killing opportunities and his un- canny powers of recovery. Some of the points won by him from impossible positions roused the gallery · to greatest enthusiasm.

He is a studious player and will go far.

Gavia, leading exponent of the game in the P. I. rates him as the coming champion of the Far East.

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DÍGNAN'S SWIMMING

Norman, of the Artillery, was in my opinion just about level with Lt. Cal- vert of the Engineers for water polo honours during last season, These two were, far and away, the best on view and stood out in any team they turned out for. If a "greatest im- provement" selection is to be made, I give my vote to L. Cpl. Dignan of the Signals, Starting the season know- ing little about the game, he schooled When they had settled down, they himself and learned the rules to such more than matched their opponents in good effect that he represented Euro- the volleying duels, but were unable to

pean Y.M.C.A. on several occasions, maintain the pace set by the speedy one of them being against the Army.

The doubles match which opened the programme, was always interesting to watch once the Rumjahns realised what it was all about!

visitors.

After reaching great heights in the He is a very fast swimmer and given first four games, which they won in another season should be a top-notch

performer. quick time, neither Sanchez nor Ampon were particularly impressive, Ampon

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in particular having considerable dif- HOOK'S FEATS ficulty with his timing. both off the] : The Hockey selections are more or

ground and on the volley.

Ampon and Sanchez left last night loss automatic. Lieut. G. W. Hook, of in the President Plerce and it is under-the Artillery, gave such great displays. stood, will play a series of exhibition matches in Shanghai.

MRS. R. M. PEARCE'S SUCCESS

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when playing for England in the International series that he cannot be beaton for the outstanding player honour. The minor honour goes to Pte, Osman, of R.A.O.C., who proved himself the best goal-keeper the Colony has seen for many a day.

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