1940-04-19 — Page 25

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 19, 1940

BADMINTON NOTES

ONLY ONE DIVISION OF LEAGUE NOT DECIDED

RECREIO'S FINE MIXED DOUBLES RECORD

(By "ADREM”)

ALL DIVISIONS OF Hong Kong Badminton League are now decided with the exception of "B" Division in which St. John's are very favourably placed.

As matters now stand they are required to win their last match-against St. Andrew's--in order to win the championship. Only team which is in a challenging posi- tion is King's, who, with the same number of games played, are two points in arrears, King's last match is against Recreio.

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secure the runners-up. berth. The Misses K. J. Hung and Uheng Khoo were comparative novices and it was only the brilliant work of the men that enabled them to get as far as they did.

In other matches

played in the

course of the week, St. John's scored a good win over St. Teresa's who have fallen away badly since Francis Tsang has been unable to turn out. Con- sidered at the beginning of the season to be in the running for the champion- ship, the Saints were only able to secure one game against St. John's.

An interesting game was played at Kowloon Cricket Club between

K. C. C. and Kowloon Tong. The

recent matches

latter team have played most of their without F. S. Ko, who was laid up following a minor operation.

With him back in the team to re- sume his old partnership with R. E.

Lee, Kowloon Tong should have won handsomely, but Ko's

enforced ab-

sence was reflected in his play and, as Lee was also out of touch, this pair were only able to win one game.

A MISUNDERSTANDING

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HOME RACING RESULTS

London, To-day. The Racing Calendar announces ad-

ditional racing fixtures for the year. Fifty-three meetings covering 82 days will end during August.

by

Although there is little doubt that One of the pioneers of local bad-

As the Ascot Course is not avail- St. John's on their recent form, willminton, Recreio's lady. members have

able, His Majesty has approved of the beat St. Andrew's, they, will, I am always shown

Fortunately great deal of en-

Kowloon Tong, Meeting being held at Newmarket on certain, not take matters as easily on thusiasm which is reflected in their Peter Fletcher was in great form and June 21 and 22 under the Ascot au-` this occasion as they did in their first fine Mixed Doubles record. Since was largely responsible for his part-thorities. fixture, when St. Andrew's caused

NEWMARKETS RESULTS the inception of this League in the nership with Mackay securing three big upset by beating them by the odd 1934-5 season, Recreio have only lost games. This pair were rather for-↑ The free handicap, yesterday, was game.

the title once-last year to University.tunate, however, as they were well on run at Newmarket and was won They cannot afford to lose as King's University, although they had to the way to defeat in two of their Salt Spring (100/7), Tornado (4/1). should beat Recreio, who have fallen recruit almost their entire female con- games, In the first, against Fisher was second, and Love's Revelry (7/1) off somewhat. I have little doubt intingent this season, did very well to and Wynter-Blyth, they were down third. Twenty ran. A neck separated my own mind that St. John's. would

14-18 and

against Anderson and the first from second, and three lengths beat King's in any play-off that was

Jones they were in an even worse were between second and third. necessary but it would be better for

position, being 14-20 to the bad.

CRAVEN STAKES all concerned except King's if

An unfortunate incident. marred The Craven Stakes were won by -the League were decided without

this latter game. Fletcher and Mackay Prince Tetra (100/6). Second was further delay in order that the season

drew up to 20-all with one service Medley (100/6) and third was Defiant ..can be wound up next week with the

down and all four players carried (6/1). Fourteen ran. Distances were presentation of prizes won, as is the

on under the impression that the three lengths and two lengths. present intention.

usual three "further aces would be played.

Kowloon Tong had lost service, however, the umpire en- quired of K. C. C. whether they in- tended to play three aces up or carry on to 21. His argument was that as K: C. C, who, having reached 20. first had the option of "setting" or not "setting," had not specified their in- tention, the correct procedure was to

FINE RECORD Congratulations to Recreio "A" on regaining the Mixed Doubles League title.

FOOTBALL REVIEW

(Continued from Page 24)

AS the result of injuries to Cheung Wing-choy and Moxham, both of whom were Invited for the Saigon trip, the Association is-without a goal- keeper and it is expected that Tam Kwan-kon, who played in Manila, will be invited,

There is a general belief that Tam is not at present playing well but those who witnessed the game be- tween South China "A" and Kwong Wah on Wednesday will say that he played as well as he has ever done.

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THE uncertainties of the international situation may cause South China to cancel or defer their South Seas --tour this summer. Permission has al- ready been obtained from the Foot- ball Association for the trip.

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IT was gratifying to see Army put up so gallant a fight against the Combined Chinese in the Final of the Lai Wah Cup competition last Sunday. Army were forced to make several -changes at the last minute and Guy at- full back played a sound game; Bright in the pivotal position was also pro- minent.

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THE game on Sunday between South China and The Rest should be in- teresting and, if the teams turn out as -chosen, a good game is expected. All the remaining senior clubs are repre- sented in the Rest team which, on the whole, is as good a team as any which has yet represented the Association.

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THE trophies and medals for the winners and runners-up of all three divisions of the League will be presented by Mrs. M. K. Lo, wife of the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, at the con- clusion of the game. It is expected that the 11 players in the teams concerned will be there to receive their medals, In the case of Eastern, they are at present in Manila and it would suf- fico if a representative received the flot for that Club.

P. K. Hui, working hard for ex- aminations, was not as effective as in previous seasons, while Yong was inclined to be inconsistent, but P. S. Bun, slightly built but possessed of great fighting spirit,

was responsible for some gallant performances and was the outstanding male member of the team on several occasions.

When

Backbone of the Recreio team was that seasoned combination of M, A Oliveira and Miss Mylthie Silva, who were rarely found wanting. J. J. Re-play 21 up. medios and Miss Olga Ribeiro also did well, the latter showing great im- provement over her form of last sea son..

GONSALVES' "GOOD EFFORT There was no regular third pair but special mention must be made of the promising form of Henry Gon- salves, who gave a very fine display against University in the match which gave Recreio the championship.

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This obviously was not fair to Kowloon Tong, having lost service, and the game was adjudged "setted,” Kowloon Tong winning 3—1.

According to the letter of the law, the umpire was correct as the rule "The claim to "set" the game states: must be made by the side which first reached 19 or 20 before the next ser- vice is delivered, after the score has

reached 19 or 20. all.

Club de Recreio "A", who boat University last Saturday, to win Mixed Doubles División, of the Badminton League. Beated left to rig Miss' Olga Ribeiro, Mis Ling left to Fight #M, 7 Olivairi

Mylthi

Blīva ănd Miss Marie Ribeiro. Stand-

J, J. Remedios and H. FZQönialver.

GOLF CLUB STARTING TIMES

Following are Royal Hong Kong Golf Club starting times for Fanling.

SUNDAY

Old Course 9.16 a.m. A. Sommerfelt, A. T. Lay.. 9.20

A. D. Humphreys, W. N. A, Smalley

+1.

9.24 " R. C. Gairdner, D. Humphreys, 9.28

A. C. Meredith, A. M. Mack. 9,32

R. J. Shrigley, F. C. Young, 0.36

G. M. Park, L. R. Andrewes.

9.40 9,44 0.48

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9.52

14

.0.56

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10.00

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10.04

10.08

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10.12

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10.16

10,20

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10.24

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10.28

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10,32

10.36

10.40

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10.44

"

10.48

10.52

10.58

11.00 ..

*11.04

S. H. Dodwell, K. S. Morrison.

R. P. Morris, H. A. Mills.

M. L. Reidy, H. C. Watson,

A. B. Purves, T. Mėgarry.

A. C. I. Bowker, G. A. L. Plum-

mer,

A. H. Penn, S. A. Sleap.

J. B. Harrison, L. 'A, R. Duncan. Col. Holt, Wing Cdr. Steele Per- kins,

L. M. S. Lloyd, L. R. Cramer, R. Young, S. L. Lloyd,

A.' S; Allson, H. J. D. Lowe,

G. T. Harrington, J. Redman,

A. N. and Q. A. A. Macfadyen,

H. N. Williamson, R. G. Parkery-

H. F. Phillips, J. S. Dunnett.

G..Dodds, G. Thomerson.

C. E. Sandstrom, J. W. Mayhew.

A. McKellar, J. Linaker.

G. W. Behrman, W. G. Robert-

son,

M. Pollock, F, A. M. Elliott, J. Hackney, J. L. Oswald.

X. Williams. Surg., Cdr. Nichol-

бол.

New Course-

9.24 a.m. Mrs. Humphreys, Mrs. Smalley.

Mrs. Dennis, Miss French,

9.32

∙10.40

10.52

W. Park, J. W. Anderson.

Mrs. Behrman, Mrs. Robertson.

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