1940-11-06 — Page 15

Hong Kong Baseballers C.S.C.C. TENNIS

Upset Softball Critics

Recreio Beaten For First Time In 2 Years

Sperry, Sells And FIVE RUNS HARRY Leight Bring Off

OFF ON ONE HIT VARDON Brilliant Plays

By "Grandstand"

DESPITE THE CLOUDÝ SKY WHICH THREA. TENED TO SPOIL THE ENTIRE PROGRAMME,

ALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE GAMES WERE PLAYED ON SUNDAY, ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE AND SOME CLOSE TUSSLES, IN CONTRAST TO THE ONE-SIDED GAMES PLAYED DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WERE SEEN.

The bombshell of the series was the surprise win of the Hong Kong Baseballers over the Recreio Aces, undefeated champions for two seasons, in a 5-4 verdict which had the rabid fans yelling them- selves hoarse.

It's been a long time since these weary eyes of mine have seen such a close game, with such an epic finish.

It seems that the Baseballers, sano in the clean-up slot was the after all these years, have at last next at bat and poled the apple been able to rig up a pennant to short-centre. Meanwhile Zinno team and this has been possible Gosano hot-footed it for dear life mainly through the addition of to third, and, ignoring the coach's the formidable Stanley Mohawks signals, galloped on for of baseball fame. This ding-dong only to be nipped at the plate with home, game, in which the leadership Sells' bullet heave from centre. changed hands many times, was

a grand exhibition of how soft- ball should be played.

Keen Tussle

In the Brilliant plays were

game following, the dished Cyclones downed the Indian Soft- out by ballhawks "Lofty" Sper- ballers in a keenly-fought tussle ry and Cells, both of whom which ended 10-8 In favour of threw perfect strikes from the the Cyclones. pastures to nail two certain

Manager scorers' and Shortstop Leight, started A. R. Marker

"Sunburn" Omar who hauled down two scream mound and he pitched

on the liners, proved he was no tramp frames, then to be relieved

for four as he filled the vacant gap

by Pinky Pineda, who only allowed runs.

the windy alley with no at

hits.

for

mis- four safeties for as many cues-bounders on that diamond Hurler Kassa Nazarin toiled are not all like baskets, they the Indians but was found for 11 don't 'all have handles. "Dynamite" Pete Fitch held the first sack miraculously, with his spectacular one-handed snaring of a couple of wild heaves had overthrow marked all over ish.

which them...

Waggoner

the

(By "GRANDSTAND") In the curtain-raiser in the Ladies' loop, the Baby Panthers almost scared

RELIC

TOURNEY

Following is the draw for the annual Civil Service Cricket Club tennis tournament—

Singles Handicap:-W. J. Skin- ner (30.2) or J. Hempsey (plus 15) veJ. E. Richardson,,(—15) or W. T. White (scr.); F. Haynes Jr. (plus 30) v R. W. Maynard (plus 3/6); J. R.. Carr (plus 30.3/6) V 1. Agafuroff, (-40); J. Wardle (-3/6) v J. Hooper (plus 15); E. Hendrick (plus 15) v B. Agafuroff (-30); C. Sloan (15.2) v J. A. Bendall (-30.4);` ́H. F. Harper (plus 30) v C. Walker (plus 15); L D. Skinner (plus 4/6) ♥ W. Colledge (-3/6).

the lives out of nine Wild-ceived a priceless relic of Harry South Herts Golf Club has re- cats, by leading 6-4 for Vardon inning game. Five safeties Alfreds Padgham and Perry, three frames in a five- William Laidlaw against the Bendall v J. Wardle; B. Agafuroff

in the fourth, which scor- ed six Wildcat markers

the proved

Panthers' downfall.

Singles Championship-I. Aga- for auction after the furoff v C. Walker or W. Colledge; match between Henry Cotton and W. J. Skinner v C. Sloan; J. A.

on v E. T. Hendrick,

Doubles Handicap:-E, T. Hen- drick and G. C. Richards (plus 4/6) v W. J. Skinner and H. F, Harper (-15) or J. A. Bendall and W. Old (-15); B. Agaturoff and C. Walker (-3/6) v M. A. Rakusen and J. G. Hooper (plus .. match-3/6); C. Sloan and L. D. Skinner (3/6) v J. Wardle and A. W. J.

September 7.

It is a case with three golf balls mounted in silver. With one of them Vardon won the last of his six Open championships-in 1914. There is also the ball with which Lelia Xavier, who is developing he won in 1911 and the one with into a better than average chuck- which he won his only er, assumed mound duties for the play championship. Panther Kittens, whilst Thelma In 1911 Vardon tied with White (scr.); I. Agafuroff and F. Collaco toed the rubber for the Arnaud Massey. the famous Haynes Jr. (--30) v W. Colledge Wildcats. Only one double play French player, at Royal St. and R. W. Maynard (scr.). was made by the Pantherettes, Georges and in the 36-holes re- Lelia Xavier holding Cynthia da play Massey threw away his club Dolly Brown, who was, off second. play the man. Motta's pop fly, and snuffing out at the 35th hole and said: "I can't He is too good for In game featured by wild

me. throws, the Wahoos scraped a

The 1914 event made Vardon victory over the Recreio Ram- champion for six years. It was blarettes by 28-10. Taking the in 1912 he won the match-play lead for four frames, the Wa championship, beating Ted Ray hoos were swamped with five in the final at Sunningdale. Ramblerette runs on only one should be sent this memento of Very fitting that South Herts

hit!

one out, hurler Jeannette

With the sacks loaded and only the world's greatest golfer, for he Yolle was their professional for nearly found herself in a hole.

30 years. Cinny Remedios bunted illegally for the second out, but Jeannette passed Rambler hurler Gerry Jorge for another run. snatcher Jackie Anderson snared Fortunately, hind-

Ding. Lopes' foul fly for the third out to retire the side.

A flock of 13 runs in the last two innings pulled the game out of the fire for them.

The Canadian Chinese were ed record by a 10-5 triumph over content to retain their undefeat-

the Chung Hwa Femmes,

NAVY “A”` RUGBY FIFTEEN

L.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT

On Sunday, an enjoyable Ameri- Ladies' Recreation Club. can Tournament was held at the Forty members were present, and as a result of the afternoon's tivities the sum of $754 was 'con- tributed to the South China Morn- ing Post War Fund.

ac-

& Jardine, theli

first, but in the second, the Cy- Both sides were blanked in the clones routed the Indians with five

Due to the public, spiritedness The following have been select-- tallies to take the lead to the fined to play Rugby for Navy "A" of Messrs. John D. Hutchison &

In their last time up, the against Middlesex Regiment to- Messrs. A. S. Watson

Co., who presented tennis balls, Mentor

& Co. Indians, trailing six runs behind, morrow at Causeway Bay at 4.30 "Screwball" Jones on the mound Cyclone miscues, which

started staged a rally, helped by

Messrs. Caldbeck, MacGregor Jerseys will be provided Co., Ltd., and Messrs. two p.m. but was yanked in the third

P.O. Clough; L.A.C. Gracie, Matheson & Co. Ltd., for netted in them four runs. favour of Edwards, after

Cadet Lamble, P.O. Wilson and former had passed three and san of the Indians

In the same stanza, A. B. Has- S.B.A. Addis; Tel. Faulkner and gifts of drinks, and to members fanned only one. Johnny Alvares only round-tripper of the fracas, L/Sig.. Inglis,

clouted the S/Lt, Gray; Stockham, Tel. Porter, it was possible to hand ofer the who presented prizes and tea, went the route for the Aces, and with none aboard.

S/Lt, Thornhill, issued five

S/Lt. Beattle, L.S. Jones, Lag duction for expenses.

gross takings without any de- passes (count 'em),

Sig. Mitchell and S/Lt. Poole.

Reserves-L.S.A. Palmer, S/Lt. Dobson, A.B. Hughes, S/Lt the Filipinos by 11-5, showing a Collingwood, Lt. Carter, A/Ldg. Aces spark of their gar-brilliance. The Islanders were out-

.former felding Tel. Faul and A.B. Gallagher. than hit 13-6, centre-fielder Wilson of the Chinese Baseballers, making

but he whiffed three and allowed Show Old Spark

In the last Senior League game,

only five safeties. He was not in

his usual form, being guilty of the Chinese Baseballers trounced Richards, P.O. Wtr. Snell, Lt

two costly wild pitches.

Johnnie Fonseca of the gave a good display in the den, hauling down no less seven flies without a bobble.

Morris Scores The Baseballers drew first blood in the initial frame, when Jordan Morris singled, pilfered second, and scored on Leight's sacrifice. First-sacker Nick Bel- trao of the Recs. drew a pass and scampered to third on Tony "Peewee" Alves' dump and even

ed the count on "Doctor" Eddie Gosano's bingle.

In the second frame, Sells chalked up another marker for the Baseballers on Edward's dou- ble. In the Aces' turn at bat, the score was knotted again, Gerry Gosano scoring on Harry Crew's expensive muff of Charlie Figuel- redo's lazy blooper.

a burit.

TO-DAY'S RUGBY

F

Miss S.

B. Smedley and Mr. M. Pagh as Conclusion of play left Miss

and Mr. D. Murdoch and winners, with Miss J. Armstrong Lambert-Baker and Mr. A. Allson as runners-up.

Details of the afternoon's tak- ings were as follow-Entrance the longest hit of the day, when A on the Club ground to-day at Sale of Drinks, $38.65; Tray pre- Club "A" fifteen to meet Army Fees, $108; Donations, $285.85; he parked one out to behind the fence.

5 p.m. sharp is as follows:-D. L.sented, $40; Auction $281.50. killings, when Campos scooped up wen; T. O. Morgan and F. J. D.] The Filipinos made two double-F. M. Thompson and H, van Leeu- Pecorini; P. B. Wilson, J. Rogers, Tuffy Chinn's grounder forcing Clemo; R. E. Heaseman, I. Ma Chinn at first, and again in the S. Lee; G. B. Godfrey, A. G. Dal out Lum at second, and tossed out Crae, J. Moodle; C. F. Needham, hands on Tommy Chan's fly, and ziel and G. G. Davies. sixth when Palma clamped his

caught Wilson off first,

the road

JUNIOR DIVISION

(By "GRANDSTAND")

over

Referee: Eric Matthews.

AITKENHEAD SHIELD

SMALL UNITS' CRICKET XI

The following will represent Small Units at cricket against the Club on the Club ground on Sa- Players who are taking part in turday-Major E. Swyer, the Aitkenhead Shield match are (R.A.M;C.) (Captain); Major W. reminded that the game will start G. Harvey, (RAM.C); Capt. J. at 2.30 p.m; on Saturday at Kow-Dewar, (R.A.S.C.); Lieut. A. H. R. loon-B.G.C.. At the conclusion, Coombes, (RAM.C.); Sgt. Webb

In the third, the Recs took the lead by denting the counting sta- downed Liga by 9-5, whilst Chung geholl MacGregor if wet (R.A.OC.); Cpl. Blount (Signals); In the Junior circuit, Cosmos the prizes for the Colony Cham- (R.A.M.C.); ^_L/Sgt. French tion twice on a pass, a bobble and Hwa blasted a 15-5 victory over

pionships will be distributed by (R.A.S.C.);; L/Sgt. Bocock

the 'R.A.F.

on Saturday, the In the fourth the lead was cut

Aitkenhead L/Cpl. Logan (RASC.); L/Cpl. | down to 4-3. In the sixth Lofty the 8th Battery R.A. in

V.R.C. had an easy time

Shield game will be decided po Murphy (Signals); Cpl. Ingleby Sperry got a life on Nick Beltrao's triumph over the Stanley Artil-

13-2 Sunday at the same time.JAN (R.A.P.C.). Reserves:-Sgt. Wyre, fumble, pilfered second, and scor- terymen. At one stage

Club conveners are requested | (R.A.M.C.) Sgmn. Dixon, (Sign- ed on a passed ball to equalise.

of the by Mr. R. P. Phillips, Hon. Seals). game, the Artillerymen were ac-cretary of the Hong Kong Lawn With the winning run on se- tually leading by 2-1, when Hall Bowls Association, to send their cond, Rowland, pinch-hitting for und Buller both dented the count-Club's flag to the Kowloon BG.C. Johnson, looked at three fast ones ing station in the third for the as soon as possible before Satur and went back to the bench.

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Gunners' only runs. In the day.

BATTERY TRIAL

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Crews Ties Score fourth, the Victorians came back

with 9 tallies which clached the “Y” HOCKEY TEAMS The 12th Heavy Battery, Royal In the Waggonermen's half of game for them. Homers were

The following will represent Artillery, held their hockey trial the last stanza, Crows doubled clouted by Roy Maxwell, Carlos Y.M.C.A. in hockey matches to- at Sookunpoo Army Playing field with one away, advanced to third Rozario and Ribeiro.

day. und to-morrow:-

yesterday afternoon, and most of on a wild pitch and romped home The Royal Scots were shellack- TO DAY (2nd XI v. Middlesex. 2nd)-their-Indian players did very well. with the tie-breaker on Leight's ed by the Recreio Bees in a 20-4 Benwell: Hoptonstall and Saxby: Included in the teams were Bdr. sacrifice to deep centro,

trouncing. Wilfred Lawrence tocd Grant. Gilchrist and German: Macey Neville, Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. In the Aces turn at bat, with the rubber for the Becs with Spencetayh, McGahan, Colledge and Wright, Gar. Raper, L/Bdr. two down, excitement reached hind-snatcher. Luz. The Bees out- Merks (5 p.m., “Y” ground)}^ fever pitch as Jones rifled Zinho hit the Scots 18-4, which account--Benwell; Jordan- and Saxbyr, Croft,

· TO-MORROW,{"A" XI-v-University). Thompson and Bdr. Smith,«

Sgt. Anderson" and "Bdr. Smith, Glosano's lazy grounder to first, ed for their abnormally large Coombe and Waldron Spencelarb, the contre-forward, were in fine high, wide and handsome, and put score. Christle homered for the Cemmell, Ure, Colledge and Dunn fform, while the standard, goneral-

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