THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 14, 1940
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"C" DIVISION TENNIS PAIRINGS
Following are "C" Division League:
ARMY TENNIS
Two games were decided In the Army Tennis League yesterday and in the "B" Division, Royel Scots did well to beat Royal Corps, of Signals by the odd set in five.
Gilroy and Jenkins was the most successful pair for Royal Scots and won all three sets although they were fully extended by Pitcher The latter pair also put up a 326% hard fight against Taylor
Downing and the set went to 14 games before it was decided in favour of Royal Scots pair.
6
0
and Love before they won 7-5,
and
LEARNING TO SWIM SOUTH CHINA
First Acquaintance.
With The Water
Co-Author With Harold S. Ulen of
"The Complete “Swimmer”
(This is the first of a series of 12 articles which appeared in the "Christian Science Monitor")
the
GALA
There was keen compétition at the South China Athletic Association pool at North Point, Inst. niglit,
The following 'were the results. Women's 100 metres froe-atyle:-1, La Po-tuen: 2, Wai-chuen; 3, Ha Wai-mün.. Time: 1, 36-3/5.
Pun-
200 metres free-style:-1, Haú Pun- kun: 2, Fong Wal-cheung; 3; Mok Chi- plu, Time: J. 12.
60 ntotreb frog-stylo:-1, Yeung Cheung-wah: 2. Mák Kan-lan; 3. Au Leung-wah. Time: 30-1/8.
Women's 50 metros free-style:1, Lai Cheuk-wah; 2, Lal Po-luen; 3, Au Mai-chuen. Time: 30-2/5.
100 metres free-style:-1, Ng Cheung-
"THE BEGINNER IS asked to forget for moment that he is learning to swim. The phrase wah. Time: 1. 12-2/5.
.
wah; 2. Mak Kam-man; 3, Au- Leung-
Women's 100
metres free-style:-1,
100 metres medley relay:-1, Chut
too often connotes a depressing struggle with an Lai Cheuk-wah: 2. Ng So-pon; 3, Ngon unfriendly element. Rather should this be looked Suct-yce. Time: 1, 51-2/5. upon as a simple matter of learning a skill or sport. Tanks Sik-hung.
Piu-kan; 2. Yeung Cheung-wah;,3.
Considered this way, swimming can be undertaken Hau Siu-luen (1, 36-2/5) and Cho Sakto confidently and cheerfully and with the expectation of immediate results.”
ies of experiences,
100 metres practice races:-Won by
(1, 45-2/5).
Triangular Contest
Another triangular gala will be held at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. pavillion at of North Point to-night, commencing at 7.30 p.m., between the Chinese Bath- on in Club, South China Athletic Asso-
The programme is as follows:-- "A" Class Men's 100 metres Free-
style.
alr
In the "A" Division Royal En- gineers had a easy win over Royal Army Pay Corps and won by 8
Learning to swim, if taken slow- other words, the possibility sets to 1. The 'Pay Corps' only set
re-propulsion has occurred to him. was obtained by Adlam and Mur-ly and easily as something ray but they fully extended Ma- quiring a certain amount of time, 2-The body is lighter than jor Grose and Capt. Wilkinson be- will prove to be a delightful ser-land, and that a lungful of clation and the Chinese Y.M.C.A. before losing 7-5.
each accom-increases this lightness. The prob- panied by a growing appreciation ability that he can stay afloat has of man's proficiency in the water perhaps entered his mind. and by increasing pride in ac- 3-It is possible to exhale under complishment.
water easily, and with the head The body adapts itself readily close to the surface to inhale with- to this new environment, The out trouble. antics of beginners may be ex- 4-The eyes, nose and ears take plained as steps instinctively tak-to this watery environment.
R.E. v. R.A.P.C. Royal Engineers beat the Royal 2/2 3/2 Army Pay Corps by 8 sets to 1, in a First Division Army lennis 642 32
League match, played at Sookun- 22 3% poo yesterday.
Major Grose and Capt. Wilkin 22 32 son (R.E.)
S/Sgt. Megson and Sgt. (R.E.)
beat Adlam and Murray
beat Pinkney and Carden
beat Reed and Stone
S/Sgt. Mitchell and Spr. (R.E.)
7-5
In
en to make themselves at home in fact, that his whole body does, the water; or they may be due to judging from the pleasantly ex- 6-3 the exciting effect of this strange, hilarating effect.
6-1
new element. In any case, the Yet, learning to swim is. more Denyer newcomer upon wading out knee- than acquiring familiarity with
deep will bend and strike boldly the water. Stroking is an
art 6-4
at the water, sending the spray that requires conscientious, intel- 6-0fying, or will scoop armfuls over ligent practice, a kind of muscu- 6-4 chest and body. This is all to lar education, and that is the next Elsley the good, for he is learning that step.
3-6
the water which seemed cold at Quotations are from "The Complete Swimmer," published by the Macmillan first touch is actually rather plea-Company of New York and obtainable 6-sant, that, furthermore, it has at your local bookstore.
certain consistency so that if hit; hard it feels solid.
In a Second Division Army
Excited by his discoveries, hej
BOWLS TEAMS
"B" Class Men's, 100 metres Free-
style.
200 metres Four Men Relay,
"A" Class Ladies' 50 metres Free
style.
"B" Class Ladies' 50 metres Free-
slyjc. Ladles 400 metres Free-style. Children's 100 metres Breast-strokes, Ladies' 100 metres Breast-strokes.* Water Polo, Chinese "Y" v S. China.
V.R.C.-LAI TSUN
RETURN ENCOUNTER
The Lai Tsun Swimming Union has cordially invited the V.R.C. to a return swimming contest to be held at the Chinese. "Y" Pool at Bridges Street, on Wednesday, August 21, at 8 p.m.
Events which will count for points on a 3-2-1 basis.
Tennis League match at Sookun- may move into slightly deeper poo yesterday, Royal Scots beat territory until his trunk is partly Royal Corps of Signals by 5 sets covered. Feeling the pressure on M, Khan, K. M. Rumjahn, A. M. 50. yards free-style (Men).
First Division (v P.R.C., Away)-follows: to 4.
his chest, he may want to take Rumjahn and M. R. Abbas (Skip); J220 yards free-style (Men).
1.R.C.
are as
160 yards free-style relay (Teams of 4
men).
Pte. Gilroy and Pte. Jenkins several deep breaths just to prove Hoosen, A. K. Sumad, A. R. Minu and 100 yards back-stroke (Men). (R.S.)
that he can breathe all right; or|A. K. Minu (Skip); A. H. Rumjahn, S. 100 yards breast-stroke (Men). he may want to walk brisky about Yusuf, M. Y. Adal and A. R. Dallah 120 yards medley relay (Men). 6-2 perhaps trying a little prelimin-Skip).
120 yard medley relay (Ladies). ary stroking with his hands,
Or 6-3 if his muscles have tensed because The game against the Club de Re on of the new surroundings and the relo "B" which was abandoned
Saturday, will be resumed to-morrow] 7-5 faint chill, he may want to shout, at 5.30 p.m. Sgt. Taylor and L/Cpl, Downing gesticulate, jump up and down (R.S.)
tennis pairings:-
P;
L. W.
S. A. Huttain and S. S.
Kussain (K.1.T.C.) ... F. Khan and H. M. Singh
(K.1.T.C:)
18
11⁄2 161⁄2
15
41⁄2 101⁄2
J. Emberson and S. J.
Duffield (A.T.C.)
12
2 10
H. K. Ho and N. K. Ma
(S.C.A.A.)
12
31⁄2 81⁄2
W. S. Lee and H. C.
Kwok (S.C.A.A.)
9
2
7
H. F. Gonsalves and A.
E. Noranha
(C.D.R.
"A")
9
2
7
Ma Siu-leung and T. C.
Chan (C.R.C.)
G
0
G
G. A. Noronha and H. A.
Noronha (C.D.R. "A")
9
3
H. R. Brown and C. S.
Pilo (H.K.P.S.C.)
9
3
B. G. Baker and D. How-
lett (H.K.P.S.C.)
9
Edward Lee and L. $.
Chan (K.T.G.C.A.)
6
1
6
P. Chen and D. Chen
(K.T.G.C.A.)
1
5
H. T. Tang and 5. L.
Yong (H.K.U.T.C.)
1
G
E. Zulauf and R. E. Lee
(K.C.C.)
11
0
5
M.
S. Mussain and
G.
Singh (K..T.C.)
12
7
5
P. Wynter-Blyth and A.
L. Fisher (K.C.C.)
8
4
4
G. H. Fowler and B. 1.
Bickford (C.B.A.)
4
6
4
V. Morrison and A. R. S.
Major (H.K.P.S.C.)
G
D. Adlam and A. Murray
(A.T.C.)
9
M. F. Lee and F. K. Yee
(K.T.G.C.A.)
4
A. M. Silva and J. C.
Fonseca (C.D.R. "A") 6 A. R. S. Major and. S. G. Smith (H.K.P.S.C.) ... V. Morrison and J. How-
lett (H.K.P.S.C.)
beat Adlam and Murray
3
0
3
beat Pinkney and Carden beat Reed and Stone
3
0
3
M. S. Lee and D. Kwok
(K.T.0.C.A.)
3
0
F. K. Lau and C. C.
Chan (C.R.C.)
3
0
3
Wei Chung and 0. L.
Pang (C.R.C.)
3
Q
ગ્
C. L. Lau and W. 5. Lec
(S.C.A.A.)
3
0
3
B. C. Fay and C. S. Pile
(H.K.P.S.A.)
lost to Adlam and Murray
3
0
3
beat Pinkney and Carden
O. L. Pang and P. C.
beat Reed and Stone
6-1
Leung (C.R.C.)
3
{
3
R.S. V. SIGNALS
V. Yvanovich and P. Bo-
telho (C.D.R. "B")
G
3
3
J. Fonseca and R. M.
Soares (C.D.R. "B")..
5
2
3
Hung and J, L. An-
derson (K.C.C.)
11
8 3
C.-C. Luke--and 0.1.
Pang (C.R.C.)
3
//222
S. Khan and 'S. R. Salleh
(K.I.T.C.)
3
J. Emberson, and Stonor
(A.T.C.)
22 beat Cpl. Wathen and
Tomlinson
Cpl.
3
M. F. Lee and F. K. Yee
2 2/2 beat Sgt. Langley and
Gorman
Cpl.
(K.T.G.C.A.)
3
V/2 22
Ip Yee and T.
C. Lo
beat L/Cpl. Pitcher
and
(H.K.U.T.C.)
6
32 22
L/Cpl. Love
A. M. Alves and J. A.
Soares (C.D.R. "B")..
2
·0
2
L. G. Gosano and P. M.
Rozario (C,D,R. "B") 2 F. K. Lau and Leung
lost to Wathen and Tomlinson 2-6
0
2
Ping-chiu (C.R.C.) ....
3
1
2
paid. wave his arms.
Then he may surge inward to lost to Langley and Gorman 3-0 flop in extremely shallow water beat Pitcher and Love
or
8-6 where, to his surprise and joy,
K. M. Lee and H. . F.
Kwok (K.T.G.C.A.)
3
2
(R.S.)
D. Chan and W. Fong
(K.T.G.C.A.)
3
1
2
C. L. Lau and T.
Leung (S.C.A.A.)
3
1
2
A. M. Alves and A. E.
Noronha (C.D.R. "B") 3
1
. 2
P. Chen and J. Chen
(K.T.G.C.A.)
3
1
2
G. Hong Choy and H. G.
Kan (H.K.U.T.C.)
3
1
2
P. Chen and J. Chen
(K.T.G.C.A.)
3
1
2
T. K. Leung and P. Y.
Kwok (S.C.A.A.)
3
1
2
G. W. Lee and Mars-
land (C.R.C.)
3
1
F. K. Lau and C. C. Chlu
(C.R.C.)
1
2
N. A. Beltrao and
Yvanovich
(C.D.R.
"B")
3
1
2
S. L. Yong and K.
Tam (H.K.U.T.C.)
E.
3 22
6 4
2
H. G. Kan and C. K. Lee
(H.K.U.T.C.)
3
2/2
9 7
2
Y. Ip and G. C. Lau
(H.K.U.T.C.)
3
2/2
3
L. G. Gosano and I. M.
12 12 Boocock and Stonor
(A.T.C.)
3
Gosano (G.D.R. "B") 3 G. Singh and G. M. Khan
(K.LT.C.)
12 12 Lee Kam-ming and Chan Leung-aza (K.T.G.C.A.)
3
3 D
3
E, Zulauf and D. Hung
(K.C.C1)
12 12 J. Gonseca and M. A. Guterres (C.D.R. "B")
3
3
3
A. M. Silva and C. M.
12 12 H. 8. Joseph and Dr.
Ramlar (J.R.C.)
3
3
0
·Marques (C.DİR. "A") 3
12 1/2 Talbot and W. J. Ciprin
A. Murray and H. Boo.
. (J.R.C.)
3
3
o
cork (A.T:C.)
3
12 12 S. A. Fowler and
C.
B. Yue and Lam Kwan
(K.T.G.C.A.)
Broch (C:B.A.)
3
9 '0
3
2
1
D. T. Smith and V. c.
C. E. Marques and J. A.
Bond (C.B.A.) ingr
3
3
0
Soares (C:D:R. "B")..
3
2
S. G. Smith and V. Mor.
'M. S. Yu and S. L. Yong
(H.K.U.T.C1}
rison (H.Kip:S.C.)
3
3
V
3
B. Qódkin and A. Pollah
D. T. Smith and J. Sloan
(J.R.C.)
3
3
0
(C.B.A.)
3.
2
1
M. Talan and E. Pórges.
•
T, K. Leung and 'K. 1.
(J.R.C.)
3 3
Chan (S.C.A.A.)
3
2
1
D. T. Smith and G. Gur.
N. A. Beltrap and M. A.
revitch (CBA) ........
3
3
。
1
A. M. Alves and A, M.
Allan
and
Murray
Soares (C.DİR. "B").. 3
9
·(A.T.C.)
3
2
1
J. M. and L. G. GoERND
ginner can achieve
a 'breathing
F. E. Les and. L. Chan
3
0
rhythm something like this: Quick|
"Yes, Sir."
(K.T.Q.C.A.)
3
2
1
J. R. Turnor and T. C.
N. "A. Doltrao and A. M.
Alves (C.D.R, "B")
3
2 1
c. Marques and' M. Men-
M. Gosano and A. M.
+
donen (C.D:R. "B") ....
3
3
Alves (C.D.R. "B") .. 3
2
1
P. Wynter Blyth and
J.
D. Adlam and Stonor
R. Turner (K.C.C.)
3
3
0
P(A.T.C.)
3
2
B. M. Soares and P. Yvanovich (C.D.R.
Sonroe (C.DR. "D") ..
3
0
G. Hồng Choy and T. F.
3
2 - .1
Lo (H.K.U.T.C.)
****
3
3
C. D'Almada and A. M.
C. L. Lau and T. K. Lau
"Alves `{C.D.R. "B") ..
3
2
1
(S.C.A.A.) ear
3
'0
N, B. M; Whitley and 'S.
Gurbachan Singh and 'M.
A. Fowler (0.D:A.)...
1
'Ramdan ` (K.1.T.C.)
3
0
H,
Lẳng and · E.Los'
{H. B. Joseph and W. J.
(K.T.R.C.A.) .....
3
22
P. WynteṛBlyth and. A..
Gillard (K.C.C.)
2
|A, B, Pollah and M. Ta-
Jan (J.R.C.)
Ciprin (J.R.C.). *******
ย
K.
F. E. Lee and L. Chan
(K.T.G.C.A.)
H. Boocock and A. Mar.
tin (A.T.C.).
K. T. Tam and T. S. Wong (HK.U.T.C.) ...
2
Guterres (C.D.R. "B") 3 2
נייםיי
Q.M.S. Green and Cpl. Duncan what would be a feat on dry land
lost to Pitcher and Love
NEW WORLD RECORD IN BILLIARDS ESTABLISHED
can be performed by supporting
OPEN PAIRS RESULTS
In an Open Pairs Lawn bowls
A
160 yards free-style relay (Teams of 47
Ladies),
Four events for Juniors, which will not count for points, have not yet been decided on,
QUADRANGULAR
SWIMMING MEET
beat Wathen and Tomlinson.. 6-4 the body horizontally on the sur-match played on the Craigengow-
There is a movement to arrange lost to Langley and Gorman 3-8 face by pressing the hands on the er green yesterday A. K. Suffiada „quadrangular meet, between 3-6 bottom. And if what is called and M. R. Abbas lost to W. Bur-Eastern, Chung Shing, VR.C. and "push-ups" on land are essayed ling and M. N. Rakusen by 26 European "Y" to take place at the by bending the arms as if to touch shots to 5.
European "Y" Bath on August 24. the chin on bottom, it will be found that at a certain point the body ceases to descend because of This the support of the water. might be called first acquaintance with buoyancy, an acquaintance deeply and exhaling, as a result that can be improved by inhaling of which the body seems lighter or heavier.
Walter Lindrum established a new world record recently under the new baulk rule when he made a break of 3,301 in a billiards match against his brother Fred.
(C.D.R. "B") ......................
Kṣvan (K.cic.)
1 C. C. Pereira and R. M.
a
Give the average person a warm, clear day, with the sunlight shin- ing through the water onto a bright, sandy bottom, with an in- structor or a sympathetic friend 1⁄2 who is a good swimmer present, and that person will naturally Vafollow a little routine of this sort and be well on the way to becom- 2/2 1/2
ing a swimmer. More learning follows when, with an impulsive splash, he wets face, eyes, and
0 nose, and finding that the water]
can be readily wiped away with-
out damage, ducks quickly under, Upon emerging, a quick brush of the hands downward from the forehead over the eyes, nose, and mouth accompanied by a bit whalelike blowing through nose and mouth; and the decks have been cleared.
of
A few more such tries and "the]
UP THE SPOUT
tline will arrive for blowing bub-Your hame and college, Sir?"
D. bles and for opening the eyes to "Digby, Sir, St."Marks.”
watch them. Following which I watched your recent exploit blowing bubbles upon emerging is Mr. Digby- it had a certakti element practised until eventually the be of daring."
breath, submerge, begin to breathe "But no clement of originality."!
3 D out, emerge, quick breath, under] « No, Sir." .
again, breathe, out, etc. This is
"It will be necessary to send work-
the beginner's "approach to the
rhythmic breathing of swimming, men up in the morning to remove
a teclinique that once mastered the object not without some danger maltes it possible to breathe re- to life and limb.”.
gularly in the water despite foam] " Yet, Sir”.
o and movement. It also has shown "From your appearance and your
him that opening the eyes under manner Mr. Digby, I assume that y
water is harmless and fun,..
In these few elementary and simple stunts the beginner has onów learned that:
Water, although a liquid, can
⚫ furnish considerable- leveragë. In1
Importance
some outstanding academic echievement no doubt.”
"Yes, Sir."
"H'm-- my advice,`Sir, is that you, "retira`to 'bed 'immediately, having
first taken a long draught of Rose's (1, Lime Juice. Its therapeutic effects may help you to face the weath tol
"come in the morning."”.
"Thank you, Sir." ..
"Arid by the way
notice you
chose the long way up. Actually there is a shorter way. I remember in "¿8 or was it"'89--H'm, H'm, Good night."
ate celebrating some event of great
་་
· Good night, Sir."
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