THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 15, 1940.
HONG KONG SOFTBALLERS MAKE MERRY IN MACAO Torrential Rainfall Fails To Dampen Party's Spirits
CONVIVIAL AFTERNOON
AT HOTEL RIVEIRA
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By "GRANDSTAND”
ON SUNDAY WITH A PARTY of 94 Hong Kong Soft- ballers barnstormed Macao, where two exhibition games were played at the Canidrome.
and Doc Molthen had to call off the contest due to force majeur.
In one inning and a half the score stood: Rest 3, China 0.
After the games the Hong Kong contingent were conveyed to the Hotel Riveira for some much-needed ablu- the tions and those who swam in muddy deep of the Canidrome were allowed to take shower!
At five o'clock the Riveira sextet struck up for their usual Sunday tea dance and the Softballites, who by this time had made themselves beauti-
The first game was scheduled to start at 12.15 but un- fortunately the boat was a bit late in arriving and the game did not actually commence until 1 p.m. much to the annoy-ful, glided into the dance hall with ance of a large gathering of spectators, who waited almost an hour for the curtain to go up.
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free
In the opening game between Por worked Johnny Alvares for tugal and the Rest Mr. H. W. Brad-pass to first, pilfered second, taking ley, an American connected with the a shovel full of turf as he slid, stole Chinese Maritime Customs, pitched third in like manner and caught bat- the first ball to inaugurate softball terymen Alvares and Charlie in Macao.
Feguereido napping when he slid home safely on the throw back the pitcher.
of
Although Portugal subdued the Rest, 9-3, a good brand of softball was dished out to the Macao audience and it was a fitting introduction the sport in the neighbouring colony. Portugal played a brilliant game, with only two miscues, resulting per- haps as the result of the presence of their own people, who composed the majority of the spectators.
GOOD START
Portugal started off with four tal- lies in the first canto on two hits and three wild throws. The Rest were very jittery on the field, chalking up no fewer than eight" bobbles during the fray. Even the great Bambino Dave Leonard was off colour both on the field and with the bat, He bungled three chances at the hot cor- ner and made no hits in three times up. Three more runs in the second frame iced the tilt for Portugal. The
defence Rest tightened their the second stanza to hold the tuguese to two counts for the rest of the game but the damage was already done and the lead too big to over- come.
ACTOR ALI!
after Por-
to
The girls' game, which was meant the tour, to be the main event of was a disappointment on account of rain. Soon after the men's encoun- ter rain came down in sheets to flood the field. When the downpour sub- sided umpire Doc Molthan decided to
and call "play ball" obeyed like real troupers despite the condition of the field.
the
femmes
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The Rest batted first with Yvonne Yolle as the lead off batter. The that ball was so wet and slippery twirler Mary Louie, for China, had difficulty in finding the platter and putting any speed on the pellet. Yvonne connected for a safety to left fleld and almost had to swim, when she slid at the keystone station for a steal.
Marie
MARIE DIVES
Figueiredo, who
their respective escorts.
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I did not have a partner, ធន it happened, but managed to have grand time just the same snak- ing!!
Tea-liquid-was passed over by the majority and Portuguese and other refreshments were indulg-
ed in..
red
wine
I might mention here that the ma- that jority of softballers voted later the tea dance was the best item of a long programme, no lessi
soft-
THE "BIG APPLE” With the exception of two or three other couples the Riveira dance hall was packed with Hong Kong
and their followers. ball players
that The party was such a success the hotel management extended clos- ing time for almost one hour.
A short programme was staged featuring Hal "Babyface" Winglee and Marie "Figs" Feguereido doing
its component big apple with all
refrain parts, while A.K. sang the with the orchestra.
the
Just before closing time a big ring of Hongkongites formed around Luis Mello and "He's a jolly good fellow" was rendered lond enough to bring Carolina-moons over the moun- two tain, in appreciation for his making the trip such a success. A grand time was had by all.
P.I. STARS
IN COLONY
The advance party of a large body of Philippines sportsmen on their way north to participate in a miniature Olympic Games with other Far East- ern countries, a number of brilliant athletes arrived from Manila this:
morning in a British vessel.
Included in the party are Felicisimo Ampon, A. Sanchez and. C. Carmona,. leading P. I. tennis players, who were nominated following a round robin series of matches among the leading players. Completing the tennis team is Dr. Alfredo Diy. Ampon and San- chez are well-known locally, and Car- mona did very well in the trials, while Diy, who is coach and manager, is a likely choice for doubles.
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These four players will be seen action at Kowloon Cricket Club afternoon where they will practice among themselves, starting at 4.30.
There is a possibility that exhibi- tion matches with local players will be staged to-morrow provided suit- able arragements can be made.
Also at K.C.C. this afternoon will be: seen part of the athletics contingent,
who:
It is
will!
under coach Simeeon Toribio, will loosen up on the track and will also practice for fleld events. also possible that this section practice to-morrow at Caroline Hill.
Among others who arrived this morning are 11 basketball players, five boxers and four baseball play-
ers.
,
remain here until
H.K.E.R.C. TEAMS
Following teams have been select- Recreation Club in the Lawn Bowls League on Saturday:—
The party will After the tea dance everybody, led Friday, "when they are due to resume alled by Doc Molthen and Roy Lau, went their voyage north.
After a big in for China at the left pastures, had to a Chinese dinner. to dive into water which was ankle | dinner those worn out after a long
the ball. deep to retrieve
Yvonne day went back to the boat while the crossed the counting station, drip- main body led by the untiring "Baby.... ping with mud, on Jacky Anderson's face" Winglee barged into the Cen- sacrifice to second base. Ding Lopestral Cabaret for more trucking anded to represent Hong Kong Electric Johnny Alvares pitched good ball clouted a triple to left field and hap- Portuguese red and what have you for Portugal, limiting the Rest to five less Marie Feguereido had to go until time to catch the 3 a.m.. boat.
Third Division (v. I.R.C. at Sookunpoo):--- scattered hits and walking three.
again for the ball minus that much- In closing an expression of thanks A. G. Gardner, R. F. Gregory, H. S. Mc Kassa Nazarin yielded seven blows needed canoe!
from the Hong Kong Softball League Kay, A. F. Paul (skip): A. P. Tarbuck, R. to the sons of Portugal and walked
and Softballers is due to Luis Mello A. Owens, S. Deacon, J. K. Sloan (skip) two. No strike outs were registered China were blanked in their turn for the successful arrangements which and W. E. Baker, C. E. Gahagan. C. T
Padgott, G. G. S. Thomson (skip),, and Bertie Gosano took batting hon-to bat in the first
the made the trip a big success and the
K.D.R.C. TEAM, · ours with three bingles in four times second the Rest garnered two more consideration
the showed for runs on three hits and some swim- comfort and enjoyment of the party Best actor of the tussle was "Show-ming! Rain came down again cats during their short stay in Macao. A Bowls League on Saturday:- boat" Ali. In the first inning he' and dogs in the last of the second ' million thanks Luis.
up.
inning. In
he
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