THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 15, 1940
BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
YONG
IN
BEATS CHEW TENSE STRUGGLE
One Of Finest Singles Games In Local History
BADMINTON PAIRINGS
Following are leading pairings in the "B" division of the Badminton League:-
"B" DIVISION
Gamės
P. 1. W.
H. T. Woo and K. L. Lui
(King'=)
27 5 22
.S. P. Chan and W, C. Chung
(King's)
21
2
19
Peter Lo and J. Teang (St.
Teresa's)
24
6
18
H. Kew and E. F. Fincher,
(St. Andrew's)
24 7
P. Wilson and N. L. Smith
(St. John's)
19
H. Eardley and. R. C.. Beavan
(9t. John's)
18
N, A. E. Mackay and B. P. C.
Fletcher (K.Tong)
17
2 16
4. 14
21 7 14
16. 2
13
15 3 12
15
3+
12
F. Kwok, and D. Kwok (St.
John's).*.
John Chen and F. Teang' (St.
Teresa's)
„A. E. Xavier and H. A. Barros
(Recreio)
GOLF CLUB
STARTING TIMES
WINNER'S STAMINA IMPROVED CARRIES HIM THROUGH
(By "ADREM”) ·
FORM OF W. GILLIES
(By "ADREM"). ›
THE LARGE CROWD of badminton enthusiasts who made the journey to King's College last night in order to see Henry Eardley in action against P. S. Bun, were disappoint- ed in that this fixture did not come off, but they were treat- ed to a display of badminton that must rank as one of the the current badminton season finest ever seen in the Colony. It is seldom that two players so well-matched as K. L. Yong and H. F. Chew are seen in action against each other. The latter was the cleverer player and, in the course of the even- ing, produced practically every shot in the book, but Yong's superior stamina enabled him to recover lost ground at vital periods and emerge the winner by the narrowest of mar- gins.
One of the most pleasing features of has been the manner in which St. An- drew's have recovered from a bad inconvenience to himself, and was not advised that Bun was not present no new blood, have emerged from start and, with the introduction of until he was changing his shoes pre-practically the bottom of the Junior paratory to going on the court.
League table to now occupy quite a sound position.
DRAMA!!
There were two mixed doubles mat- ches played last night, resulting in victories for P. H. Wong and Miss W. Cheung and M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva...
·
RESULTS Singles
.:
Three successive defeats at the outset of their League programme might have been responsible for a falling off in interest. In actual fact they proved just the opposite, Result is a gradual improvement in form of all their players and recent victories over. such powerful teams, as St. John's and St.
K. L. Yong beat H. F. Chow &-15, 18-16 Teresa's.
and 17-16.
Mixed Doubles
P.
It is probable that the closing stages of that final game will go down in local history
M. as one of the most dramatic interludes ever seen in a badminton match. Although both men were in the last stages of exhaustion not surprising considering they had been at it for about 90 minutes they provided some sparkling rallies, many of which were concluded amid
Following are Royal Hong Kong Goir cheering which the spectators simply Club Starting Times for Fanling-
SUNDAY
Old Course
9.16 a.m. S. H. Dodwell, K.. S. Morrison.
M. Pollock, G. M. Park.
J. G. Jensen, J. J. von Muhlen. Brig. MacLeod, Wing Cdr. Steele
Perkins.
could not withhold.
A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva beat T. T.
Chin and Misa M. Ding 15-3, 15—8, H. Wong and Miss W, Cheung beat L. A. Carvalho and Miss O. Ribeiro 18-12, 15-3.
*
BREACH OF RULES
The rules of the
were violated in the course of last night's match between Yong and Chew. The players rested about 10 minutes. between the first and second games instead of crossing over imme- diately, and there was an interval of not less than 45 minutes before the final game was played.
Most notable improvement has been achieved by Bill Giles, who is how in charge of the team. One of the most en thusiastic players, in the 'Colony, Gillies order to have increased facilities for prac recently joined Kowloon Cricket Club in tice and he spends most of his leisure hours on that fine court with anyone keen enough to play.
2.
IMPROVEMENT
This application to the game has been reflected in his performances in the Junior competition singles championship, in which he is con
sidered to have an excellent chance of the vast improvement in his reaching the Anal. It has also resulted in:
combination with A. E. Brown in the League. This pair, on their recent form, I would now rank been mainstays of the side since badminton above. E. F. Fincher and H. Kew, who have was introduced at St. Andrew's. The latter pair, while not being as fast about the court as they used to, be, are still a formidable. proposition for any pair in the League and The arrangement in both cases was it is a rare occasion when they fail to win mutual but, if allowed to pass unno-at least two games. ticed by the Association, would set a somewhat disappointing and, after quite a most unfortunate precedent. In the singles game, as in no other, stamina plays a big part and it is obviously to the advantage of the weaker player I. P. Tamworth, G. T. Harring most perfectly and both were forced physically to have a long break before
to cover the entire court. Yong, how-going on for the final game. ever, was the stronger and eventually I do not advocate the disqualifica- won 3-1 or 17-15.
J. B. Lanyon, L. R. Andrewes.
W. Hewitt, A. H. McBride,
J. C. Brown, L. Jackson,
J. M. Pearson; G.. Thomerson.
A. N. and Q. A. A. Macfadyen.
J. Linaker, J. B. Harrison.
ton,
W. W. C. Shewan, H. N. Wil liamson.
J. L. C. Pearce, R. G. Parker.
R. Young, S. L. Lloyd.
A. Nicol, W. Woodward.
9.20
9.24 9.28
2
A
.-9.32
9.36 .:9.40
: 9.44
+3
· 9.48
•
E. H. Williams, T; Megarty.
. 9,52
· 9.56
20
10,00
*
10.04
..
10.08 10.12
.10.16 10.20 - 10.24
+
T
F. Groves, J. Stenersen.
10,28
*
A. J. Dennis, J. T. Smith.
10,36 10.40 10.44 10.48
**
F. A. Redmond, J. C. Taylor.
J. Harrop, D. L. Prophet.
**
+
A. H. Penn, S. A. Sleap.
10.52
10.56
11.00
10
11.04
**
A. C. I. Bowker.
mons.
11.08
11.12
11.16
11.20
11.24
** ',
Particularly gallant was Chew's last desperate bid, when being led 14-11. Match point after match point was saved and then, with two perfect smashes which Yong beaten all ends up, he
had drew up to within an ace. It was still not -over. Service changed hands several times before Chew beat Yong with a perfect drop shot to set the scores.
On it went again. Drop matched drop; smash matched `smash. Both men disguised pace and direction al-
A. E. P. Guest and A. S. Bliss have been number of appearances together, have still failed to work up an understanding. Guest ing and is consequently difficult to partner, is inclined to be inconsistent in his position. while Bliss has gone right off in his smash- ing, once the most impressive feature of
his game.
St. Andrew's have already lost four games
and consequently have no chance of win- tion of Yong, in the absence of an af-ning the championship but I shall be sur
prised if they lose many more matches and would
fall to finish in the first four.
On two occasions Yong, after los-ficial umpire last night who ing the first game badly, had to fight not have allowed this occurrence, but D. Humphreys, E. T. McMullen, his way against big leads. In the I do feel that the Association should
second game Chew led 9-4. In the
now make it quite clear that the rules final game Yong was 0-7 down. He in future matches must by abided by. never lost his concentration, however, and fought hard all the way.
10.32 " H. Overy, W. J. E, Mackenzle.
R. S. W. Paterson, A. B. Purves.
W. J. Kelly, J. W. Clague.
H. M. Rowland, P. M. Cotton.
P. E. Annis, G. C. Altkenhead.
L. M. S. Lloyd, J. E. Jupp,
1
CHEW BETTER PLAYER There is little doubt that on 'the evening's showing Chew was by far the better player. His most effec- tive stroke last night was an
over-
W. F. Sim-head drop played. on the forehand from his backhand corner to his op- ponent's backhand. His short game was so perfect that on several occa-. sions the "bird" literally sat on the
G. C. Worrall, A. T. Lay.
R. R. de L. Liesching, H. B. Wi- Hamson...
A. C. Meredith, 1. H. C. Highet. top of the net before deciding on
E. W. J. Wedlock, A, G, James.
New Courdo
9.24 a.m. D. L. Strellett, D.D. Forbes.
J. W. Mayhew, Mrs. Smalley.
• H, F. Phillips, A. Ritchie.
R. C. and Mrs. Stewart.
: 9.32
1
L. A. R. and Mrs. Duncan.
-9.36
10.00
10.12
10.16
"
-10.24
10.32
11.24
Mrs. Nichol, Mrs. Woodward,
Mrs, Dennis, Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Overy, Mrs. Mackenzle. Mrs. Wedlock, Mrs. James,
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several other teams, who have lost all in- Their example might well be observed by terest in the League after a couple of dis- complete their fixtures as a formality. appointing results, and merely go on
MUCH WILL DEPEND
ON RECREIO'S TACTICS
A
(By "ADREM”).
LTHOUGH there is still St. John's to be taken into ac- count, it is generally recognised that this evening's which side to fall! He schemed all badminton match at King's Park between University and his coups with great skill and often Recreio "A" should more or less decide which of these two had Yong worked right out of posi-teams will win Mixed Doubles division: tion when the coup de grace was ap-
plied.
With K. L. Yong fit once more both | Yong are almost certain to win three Yong did not always have the best teams will be at full strength and a games. of luck but made far more mistakes battle royal is expected.
Recreio, therefore, will be requir than Chew. Several of his finest Recreio have the more experienceded to ensure that P. S. Bun and Miss smashes and drops landed a fraction team in that the same combinations J. Hung, and P. K. Hui and Miss outside the sidelines. He rarely re- have operated for years; their ladies Uheng Khoo do not win two games sorted to the smash and relied, for are also a long way superior to Uni-between them. the most part, on deep clearing shots,versity's. The latter's men, however, overhead drops to either side and the are far better than Recreio's and con- season but. Miss Khoo, I understand, Miss Hung played occasionally last. short game,
sequently much will depend on tac-only took up the game this year and He will now meet Patrick Wong intics. the semi-final in what should another fine game.
EARDLEY INCONVENIENCED
be
SVARSITY LOBSES
is still somewhat green and so this task should not be beyond Recreio's capabilities.
The strength of a chain lles in its weakest link and if Recreio appre-
late this fact and keep the shuttle will depend on the ability of the But, as I remarked earlier, ... much away from the opposing men, they King's Park team to avoid the Uni should win.
versity men.
the
It is difficult to understand Bun's action last night. True he conceded Eardley the match but it should not have been left there. Common de- University are the holders of cency demanded that he should have title but have lost two lady members Recreio MSIva "and, M. A.
Following are the teams:- advised either the Hon. Secretary of of their championship team in the Oliviera Misa Of-Hilaire ind: J: J. Reme the Association or Eardley himself. Misses Josephine Chos and Joyce Actor; Minh M. Rebelre As it was Eardley took all the trouble derson. Miss Ulian Khoo, however, Khool P. Bun And of making the trip to King's, at great is still in residence and she and
Carvalho, Univeralty-P. K. Hift. and Bdias: Uhang
(Young, and MAST, ULAYA
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