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SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS.

OPEN DOUBLES' CHAMPIONSHIF

FINAL

FIRST SET.

TILLAD SET,"

THE HONGKONG

The third set saw the collapse of the opponents of R. and H. Hancock, ไป

DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 25TH. 1991.

DRICKET.

THE INTERPORT TEAM,

ROYAL HR. YACHT CLUB,

JAST REGATTA "OF THE SEASON.

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At the

G. R. Siyer (expt'), ̈Cipt. _Davies, Cux, Oliver, Lieut. Franks, E. B. Reid, F. C. de Rome, F. H. Farthing. C. I. H.E. MF. CLAUD Sevens, în acknow- Stapleton. Major Bagnall, R. E. Aledging an oration accorded to Mrs. Webster, and A. A. Rumjahu,

Severn, referred to the approaching departure of the Commodore of the Club, Mr. Frank Smyth, and said that his anergy, enthusiasm and keenness for the Club, and his grent generosity on many occasions, were something to be thankful specially praised the No. 1 boy, L. Ah for.-(Applause), Mr.. Bovern Also

his work were of great value to the Club, Mow, whose diligence and correctness in

In the first set, R. Hancock, who open-game a deuce when it seemed to be of possible Text Match players, drop

H.31S.

FOOTBALL..

Thanks were also expressed on behalf

invitation to take part in the Regatta of the Victoria Recreation Club for the

and cheers were given by the V.R.C. com. petitors for the R.HE.Y.C. men.

The following were the officials of the day

Starters; Hoa. Ir. E. H¿ Sharp, K.C.,

and Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield,"

Umpires: Mesars. W. Logan and E. B. Revd. Lieut. Comdr. Hake R.N.R., and Mr. A. Judges: Lieut.Comdr. Drow, R.N.. Murdoch.

Carpenter, T. Arthur and A. W. van Clerks of the Course: Messrs. E. W.

Andel.

Coxswains; Messrs. T. W. White and T. Pelley.

Regatta Secretary and Captain : Mr. J. S. McCann..

Time-keeper: Mr. D. K. Blair. The following were the results of the

contests:-

Failing the infusion of suitable amat- eurs it is believed, however, that caste vil upon & Selection Comittee such as reasons as well as sound play may, pre-

that mentioned above. In these circum- stances they will be expected not to over. look either G. T. S. Stevens, the Ox- forti and Edlesex bowler, who is Mr. Coolhuss. guided by many as England's brightest hope and A. J. F. Chapman, the Can, bridge player, who performed excellently on several occasions in 1930.

BAILING RACES.

Cruiser Class: Chinem Rig, 1, Niohe, Air Martin-English Rig, 1, "Beaterer, Ladies Yacht Racek-Handicap Class- Dorotheu, Mrs. Courtney: 2. Dianu, Mrs. Arthur.One Design Class, * 1. Halye, Miss Lowe; 2, dilen, Miss I. Hays Class, Dennison-Heyward Sirius, Mrs Scriven-Gaci Class 1. Toinette, Mr. Tomory: 2, Guc, Miss Ramsey: 3. Viking, Mrs. Hunt,

The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club held the opening game Townsend successfully The cricket team to represent, Hong attempted to counter H, Hancock's plac-kong against Shanghai has been completits closing cruise and regatta on Satur. ing tactics by relying more upon skilled by the inclusion of Mr., R. E: A day when delightful weather favoured the From the point of view of the spectators than force in bis returns, but the odds Webster (ILK.C.C.) and Mr. A. A. Rum the occasion and the members had a the final match, on Saturday, between were against him and his partner. The inhn (L.R.C.), Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. R...am H. Hancock and Major f. M. Hancocks annexed the second game as (H.K.C.C.) was unable to accept an in-conclusion, Mrs. Severn, who was acctun- Edwards and R. Townsend, in the Open well. Major Edwards service again vitation, and Licut:-Col. Bowen, also, ispanied by H. F. the Officer Administering Doubles Championship, was rather dis came to the rescue of his sido in the unable to make the trip. The full team the Government, distributed the trophies on during the day, and earlier in the appointing, as it resolved itself into a third game. He won the first point after is as follows:-.

season, including the championships for duel of service, and the Hancocks secured a splendid rally, and eventually won the A decisive, victory (0-3, 8-1, 6-9)-without gume ( to 1, Hancocks leading). The

the season 1920-1921. Hancocks were to win three ganos in any serious opposition from their oppon

They were ganies | enis. Both Major Edwards and Town...Buccession after this. sendi seemed to be suffering from nerves; which gave wore a muscular display thau

THE TEST MATCHES. they only rarely made any serious attempt an exhibition of skill. The fourth game, to reply to their opponents tricky placing at one time, promised a recovery for A wire to the Times of Ceylon dated or smashes, or sa take difficult strokes. Major Edwards and his partner, but the April 1st states-

There is considerable discussion in Most of the points they gained were promise did not materialise.

The fifth cricketing circles regarding what will through good service, à department of was even more so, but it was in this game team appears on English wickets, owing was a tempest of hard returns. The sixth happen when Armstrong's formidable the game in which Major Edwards that Major Edwards for the first time to the low estimation in which Douglas's excelled. Both R. and H. Hancock were. The seventh was one of the best games of the more unsuccessful men will be able attempted, placing and scored a point.combination is held. It is unlikely that on the other hand, deadly serious in the match, from the point of view of the

to recover their best form before the their play, and left nothing to chance. spectators. Major Edwards won the two initial Test on May 28th. While the In the later stages of the match D, Han cok secured a point then, and, evidently, gestion of trial matches, the protest as first points by his service only. H. Ha M.C.C. authorities frown upon the sug cock successfully emulated Major he and his partner were keen on win- nade that they have not taken any steps Edwarda in scoring through bård service.ning the game, and the set, as they towards improving England's outlook, abandoned the hard-drive and took to The belief is expressed that they will be placing. They managed to make the compelled drastically to reinforce the lat already lost to them. Major Edwards ed the service in the first game, gave the an Townsend, however, were equally alert the counties for new uien. Much depends

several ancients, and scout widely amongį first two points to his opponents, one by secured the advantage. After a good upon the composition of the Selection Fally, H. Hancock, particularly, playing faulty service and the other by hitting well, deuce was called again. The other Committee, which has not yet been formı- . but Major Edwards lost the advan side again had the advantage point, and ed, although Lord Harris is mentioned tag for his side by attempting drives a hard drive, the ball hit the net and either Warner, Fry, or Jackson as men

Major Edwards won the next point by the Chairman, with Lord Hawke and which did not materialise. H. Hancock rolled over the other side, the scores bers. The best new hloud is said to be annexed the following point for his side reading 5-2 in favour of the Hancocks. Mead certainly must be considered from discoverable among the professionals. by sunahing a hard return from Town Edwards gave up all hope and lost the In the eighth game Townsend and Major

a batting standpoint, and the Notts send, and it. Hancock secured the next, game, without winning a single point, googly bowler Richmond and the Lanen- his side registering the first game. In the and the set 80-2,

shire professional Cook are both players second game Major Edwards gave the

who may tried in the Tests. first point away by faulty service, and both he and his partner were unable to

HAWKINS". (OLD"CREW). 7; secure a single point. H. Hancock put

H.M.S. "HAWKINS" (NEW CREW), 0, the finishing touch with a tricky stroke. : In the third game, alsu. Major Edwards As a send-off for the old team and also to see what chances the flagship would and his partner drew a blank. The fourth have in the coming tournament while the Kune saw Townsend at the pitch of his ships are up North, a match, was played form, and Major Edwards, also, wide on Saturday Inst between the flagship's awake, with the result that they won the old team and a team chosen from the new

commission. The weather game without yielding their opponents against good football, and probably the single point; a fact wifich made the now men felt the heat very much in their spectators anticipate better tennis than first match out East. the results of the first three games had indicated. They were not disappointed in the fourth game, as. both sides were playing their best. R. Hancock, who was in charge of the service, lost the first point, but secured the next, Townsend being unfortunata in not scoring with a The Old Crew took charge of the game very pretty stroke.. The game, ran to from the start and Webb was early test deuce twice, and on the second occasioning Eaglestone. Whitehead sent Osborne when it was advantage to the server. gavo to Cunliffe, who sent in wide from AMENDMENT OF PENSION MINUTE. A Lowe; 2. Denone, B.E. Mr. C.

away, but Humphries returned, and Webb

CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1820-1921 :- Cruiser Class Chinese, Rig, 1, Niobe,' R. Hancock had the good fortune to see close range. Following a free kick for & a hard drive from him just tip over the foul throw in, Harris tried a shot that The Gazelle notifies that Clause 10 of Severn-English Rig, 1. Bestever, Mr.

missed by inches only. Webb, securing net and win his side the game (4-1, Han from the goal kick, went in and eat the Pension Minute of the "Regulations Coolhaas: 2, Irene, M. Ft. Sutherland. cocks leading),

Handicap Class: 1. Diana, Capt. T. The following game, Eaglestone with a high shot. The Old following clause substituted therefor: Arthur; 3, Dorothea, Mr. Geo. Hogg

of Hongkong,. 1914, is cancelled and the Crew returned to the attack, and Webb Major Edwards serving, also, proved a headed a well-placed centre from Cunbife been granted under this Ordinance or H. Culley: Daphne, Mr. Ch "If any officer to whom a pension has One Design Class: 1, Ailm, Mr. G. C. well-contested one... Hard service won over the bar. Webb was pulled up for

Heyward Huys: Class: 1, Ursula, Mr. the game for Major Edwards and Town fouling Burton. Shortly afterwards, under any previous Law or Regulations is send; "deuce was called twice, and the Webb spoilt a good chance by off-side appointed to another office in the service H. S. R. ase; 2. Dan, Mr. J. C. Finch.

of the Colony, or in any other public Gaol Class: 1, Toinette, Mr. E. Hud- Hancocks atempted some hard drives play when close in and later skied the service, then during his tenure of such son. Joan, Mr. J. Bentley.

ball over the top. Not to be denied,office ao much only (if any) of his pension which, however, low them the game, but however, the same player came again and shall be paid to him say together with they were leading 4-2. Major Edwards put the ball into the net, giving Eagle any pension received by him in respect and Townsend lost the first three points the New Crew got down and forced a salary and fees of such office, makes up stone no chance. From the centre kick of other public service, and with th oning in the seventh game, but made corner, which was cleared by Morgan,

an amount not greater than the highest an attempt at recovery, and the specta and Harris tested Eaglestone with a long pensionable emoluments drawn by such good rally, which shot, which the goalkeeper turned round officer at any time in the course of his resulted in their favour, as also did the post. Packard cleared from the flag service in the Colony or other public another in which Major Edwards gave a kick, but Harris was soon back again, service; provided that where the officer He and his where he was pulled up for fouling the retired or was transferred from the good account of himself. partner were unfortunate in losing the Boalkeeper. Webb sent in a hard shot, service of the Colony prior to the first next point and the game (-2 in Han-which, Burton sent behind.

of January, 1920, the highest pensionable Following: good play cocks' favour). Major Edwards was proved abortive. successful in-winuing two points by on the left, Webb sent in a screw shot emoluments drawn by such officer in the nashing and his partner's good returns that beat Eaglestone. The New Crew course of his service in the Colony shall showed the results as 5-3. R. Hancock took up the attack from the centre kick for the purposes of this Regulation he took a leaf out of Major Edwards book and Beadle sent in wide. Russell, got erioluments actually so drawn by him deemed to be the highest pensionable and began serving at lightning speed, away on the left and sent over a long plus fifty per cent, therefor; and also Commodore's Cup Racing Yachts, (by registering a love game and winning the shot that struck the side of the net provided that any bonus or temporary Mr. Frank Buyth), Rolla, Mr. N. Crou

Webb returned and sent in a fast shot set (-1).

that Eaglestone pushed on to the upright. crease, whether on pension or on the cher, and Guel, Mr. It. J. Dixon

Commodore's Cup-Cruisers, (by Mr. F. The ball rebounded to Harris, who salary of the new office, graated in view- Major Edwards' service secured his put it into the net, but the referee of cost of living, shall be added to such Smyth), Irene, Mr. B. Sutherland, and side the opening game of the second set, disallowed the point as Harris had im- pension or salary, as the case may be enoue, H.E. Mr. C. Severn. without allowing his opponents a single peded the goalkeeper, However, Harris for the purposes of this Regulation. Vice-Commodore's Cup Racing Yachts, point, but in the next game R. Hancock soon returned, and bent Eaglestone, put-neetion with Colonies having a different Smyth, and Sirius, Mr. H. E. Scriven.

In calculating such amount in con(by Mr. A. R. Lowe), laphne, Mr. V. G. successfully resorted to smashing tactica, ting on the fourth goal for his side. The currency the standard dollar of this

Vice-Commodore's Cup-Cruisers, (by acid, however, returned the compliment, Crew. and equalised with a love gaine. Town game was much in favour of the Old Colony shall be taken as equivalent to Mr. A. R. Lowe), Ed Cigale, M. N.

From a penalty for foul. Webb

Croucher, and Helen, Mr. A. W. Cornell. and; thanks to bis good service, he and scored the fifth goal for his side, the score three shillings sterling."

"Tar Yut" Cup, (for 1st and 2nd in class champs.), Ailia, Mr. G. C. H. Culley.

tors were treated to a

SECOND SET.

was much

Should reliable be placed on any of the older players the possibility of Fry and Spooner re-entering the Test Match field is being cantassed. The former played three innings for Hampshire.in 1990, and made ons century, while Spooner has been participating in some matches for Lancashire this season, although be re pfusca' to captain the County. If he enters New COMMISSION Eaglestone; White, the Tests he would be a strong candidate head and Burton Barkham, Packard and the English captaincy Arkle: Garton, Sawyer, Osborne, Beadin and Wrigley..

The teams turned out as follows: OLD COMMISSION.-MeBride, Humphries and Edwards: Stewart, Wilkins and Morgan; Cunliffe, Bullard, Webb. Harris and Russell, VANLA

The corner

his partner scored four points running, at half-time reading 5 to nil in favour for the first time taking the lead (21). The ol the Old Crew.

lead was, however, short-lived, as B. and On resuming, Edwards and Russell H. Hancock equalised in the next game

changed places. The Old Crew resumed

LOCAL CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS.

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HBWARING COMPANY.

The first game was hotly contested, as the offensive, and Englestone saved shots SATURDAY'S TWO PERFORMANCES. the score-1s love, 15 all, 30-15, 30 all, 30- from Webb, Harris and Cunliffe. Bullard.

LOWING PAGES, A

Enter-Club Junior Fours-1, V.R.C.. All-comers' Race, for Whalers, gigs and naval cutters-1, Tilanie: 2, Tarantula. Ladies Race); Mr. McCann, Mien Ramsey and Mrs. Railton.

Inter-Club Junior Pair Oars.1, V.R:0. Scratch Fours-Mr. Carroll's crew.'" Inter-Club Senior Pair Oars-1, V.R.C.

OTHER AWARDS...

The following prizes were also pre

sented:

PRELIMINARY RACES Chinese Rig Crui sers (presented by Mr. A van Andel Cruisers, (presented by Mr. D. K. Blair), Helen, Mr. A. W. Cornell.-English Rig Beaterer, Mr. Coolhaas.

Hacing Yachts, (by Mr. F. Smyth), Sonya, Mr. Wilkinson.

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Genuine, H.E. Mr. C. Severn.

Nobo Cup, (by Mr. A. R.. Lowe).

Aileen, Mr. J. B. Thomson.

Bestever Cup, (by Mr. Coolhass),

lady, Mr. S. Columbine,

Diana Cup, (by Capt. T. Arthur); Ailsa Cup, (by Mr. G. C. H. Culley). Daphne, Mr. V. G. Smyth.

Ursula Cup, (by Mr. H. S. Rouse)... Dan, Mr. J. C. Finch. Guel, Mr. B. J. Dixon.

Toinette Cup, (by Mr. E. Hudson),

6.

Also Ban Cup, (presented by Mr. Frank Smith and Capt. T. Arthur), Halycon, Mr. A. B. Lowe, and Goel, Mr. B. I. Dixon.

£10,000,000 CONTRACTS LOST.-

40, Deuco, advantage to server (Major sent in a fast shot that the goalkeeper The H. B. Waring Co. gave a matinee Belilios" Challenge Cup, for Hey Edwards) and game indicates. There was turned round the post. Barkham cleared performance of The Merchant of ward-Hays Class; (by Mr. R. E. Bolilios). About of sharp exchanges in this game the corner kickHarris came down and Feet the Theatre on Saturday Canule, Rouss between H Hancock, and Townsend. ended up a tusale with Whitehead by The schools of the Colony were well re Warren Memorial Cup for Gael Class, Townsend and his partner were, however, unable to increase their lead and lost the sending the ball into the net. From the presented and the youthful students of Viking, Mr. S. Berg, next game without scoring a point, the Morgan fouled Osborne dangerously nearing one of his most famous plays inter restart the New Crew went down, and Shakespeare had the opportunity of see score, then, reading 3.aff In the seventh the penalty ren Barkhim took the kick preted with a success, they can hardly game, the Hancocks again took the lead, and Humphries cleared. Webb shortly hoped to see excelled in Hongkong M 11. Hancock being responsible for pafterwards scored number with a high Quartermain @ Shylock" was a very fine haps, & display of the most scientiae shot. The whistle sounded for time, study indeed, and Miss Sherwin 68 for Overseas Trudo, speaking at the an

Mr. F. G. Kelloway, M.P., Minister: play in this round.His

sighth learing the old team winners by 7 gonls Portia was scarcely less successful nual banquet of the Luton Chamber of Burate and well-timed Placing wa

The well-known adaptation of Sir Commerce, recently, said that contracts game also went to the Hancocks, after, to nil.. perhaps, the most exciting rally of the will not be able to hold its own during The Speckled Band" was presented at Britain because exporters or merchants From the play on Saturday the Ragship Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story of worth £10,000,000 had been lost to Great- Enatch; score 6-3, Hancocks leading.

Major Edwards made, a plucky attempt the summer competitions in the North, the evening performance Mr. Chas were arable to give a definite date for to retrieve the position, and not only was but with more experience in first class Quartermaine made a great impression na delivery on count of strikes and his servico faultless and effective, bis re-football the team is expected to be equal, Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Wordley Hulse threatened strikes. turna word, also, balanced and well-cal to other Novel terms when they take up was equally successful as the peppery culated, with the result that he and his their winter quarters in Hongkong next Anglo-Indian doctor, the villain of the partner, were able to anacx the ninth season.

arm piece Miss Edith Smith gave & Vorz gute. The tenth game ended in favour The defence requires strengthening inished rendering of the part of Edith of the Flancocks, their opponenta scoring while the forwards, who show individual, Slodor. The Speckled Band must be only; angle point. They, thus, won dash, must lead to combine before they reckoned se one of the great successen of in the second set.(6-4), 6 de can do much poskuste

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