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TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL. |

FIVE SENIOR GAMES FOR DECISION.

SOUTH CHINA MEÉT THE HIGHLANDERS,

FANLING GOLF.

STARTING TIMES FOR

TO-MORROW.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

HOLDERS ENTER SEMI- FINAL

BROTHERS TO MEET,

In a spectacular match, H. D. and S. A. Ramjan, title holders of the Open Doubles Championship 9.01 a.m. K. J. Munro and J. Bof the Colony, beat the Fincher brothers in the fourth round of the current championship.

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Five football matches in the Senior League are on the fixtire list for this afternoon. South Chinn 0.24 have vitually secured the League honours, and to-day's match with the Argylls will definitely decide the

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In their earlier mooting, South China soorail seren` goals 30 1,36 one on the Garrison ground, and on

their prosent form it seems they will take the points again, The Argylls may be depended upon) to make a strong effort to check South Chinn's forwards, particularly Leo Wai Tong, but their endeavours

at

9.40.

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9.18

9.52

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in prevent the Chinese from scoring a umber of goals ta not likely to be aureosasful. The ganse, which is | 10.00 being played nt Caroline Hill, should draw a big gate. ;

Kowloon's interest in the League

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is confined to 'securing this runners- up position, and in their meeting 16.12 with the Navy they are likely in avenge their earlier defeat by the 10.16., only goal scored against them. The Borderers, Chib and Chinese 10.20 Athletic will be- tise probable win-

nors in the other games.

The fixtures are as under:-

Division I.

Kick-off at 4.30, p.m.

10.24

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14

:

Lanyon!

Not to be booked those arriving by train.

by

G. E. R Diveti tnd G. R. Hlorridge.

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Q. A. A. Macfadyen and A. N. Macladyen.

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A. W. Hay Edie, and R. H. Dowler.

I. W. Shewan and A. H. Ferguson.

R. H. Wild and G. W. Tate.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1931.

SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.

FRASER & CO.'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Mosers, Fraser & Co., Singapore, its their weekly share circular dated March 31, starte

the stocks in

HONG KONG SHARE MARKET.

BENJAMIN & POTTS: WEEKLY REPORT,

Public Utilities Deals wore ro Mining-Yuniola Goldfolds aro carded of Hong Kong Electrics at onquired for at 83.78. Banguete ean bo placed, at $0.50 ex the In- 8783 Hong Kong Trams, after torim dividend of 23 centavos just sales at 817.75 Are now in request paid. Raubs, havo appreciated to AL $17.05.

"Star" Ferrios were $38.50. Kailans have receded to

02/6. ought at 994, China Lights wore Cotton Mills-Local salon have | bid up to $21.00. Telephones (Part-' taken place of Ewas at TIL. 148 and ly Paid) were placed at 838.50 at Thu. 15. A further improvement is the outset, but have sincs risch, to Thai Cottons to Tin. 109. Zoong. to us noted in the price of Bhang-

[830].

Sings continue in request at Tla.

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Miscellaneous. - Green Teland 11.00.,

Cements (Combined) have been rut ing firm and thers are buyers at 8171 with good damand for forward shares. Hong Kong Itopes

Mesars. Benjamin & Potts in their weekly report of the shore The price of Rubber touched market, dated yesterday, stato:-- now low ricord on, March 28 at Business in the local share 3d, por h, and in town markot has, during the past week, continued increase in it is sourvely bren interrupted by the Easter surprising that so little interest is holidays, but on the whole a very being taken in Rubber shares at fair demand for most shares con-

are on offer at 813.00, China Enter- "Further details from official tinues to be met with, and prices tainments have fluctuated between General expectations of a fine preaunt struggle amatorialised in the open-sources word issued during the week generally show a rising tendency.

$19,50 and $19.60. Dairy Farins Banks-Hong Kong & Shanghai were placed at the enhanced rate of ing sot, when the "Kowloon pair, by relating to the operation of the Tin Restriction Act which will be their superior stroke production, legalised on April 1 next, but no banks, owing to the lower Ex-8 and closed firm. Construo delighted the gallery by taking individual quotas appear to be change, are firmer and were placed tions at 86 have scarcely shown any movement. Malabons continue neg- The Metal bas nt 82,000. The London rate is 1eted at 840. Amusements have commanding lead of 5-2 games. available so far.

all the

steadily declined and closes £4 Their performance Was

lower at £120.10 for the 3 months

Marine and Fire Insurances.- position, and shares have weaken ed in sympathy, but habitant Unions have also strengthened and

the were booked at 8632 and 8635. Un

derwriters luave changed hands to a fair extent up to 84.30. Business was recorded in China Fires at

F. H. Crapnell and P. S. more creditable on account of the Indians load of B-0 early on. Then Grant.

adopting the aggressive, they kept their opponents on the defensive, foreing the game by hard and sharp shots well placed near the baseline, J.Under this pressure, the tumjahans could do little, H.D. falling off

A. Ritchie and V.

Gordon.

1. E. Richardson and

G. Campbell.

K. K. Rounds and G. T.

Thach,

F. Groves and E, Stone.

noticeably.

Fighting with their back to the A, C. I. Bowker and A. wall the Indians showed great

H. Penny

Forbes..

A. E. Crowe and J.

Lee.

D. F. C. Cleland and

J. II. Pox.

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W. N. Buyers and A. M.

Parker.

C. II. Barton and S. A. Sleep,

C. B. Tordre and F. IN.29 E. J. Dowley and G.

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South China . Argylls, Caroline | 10.36

Hill.

Athletic Recreio, Stadiums.

Black.

Garrett.

G. T. May and A. J. R. Wolff.

determination to save the set

bears are adopting cautious nttiinde! towards market meanwhile. The shipments from the Straits for March were 6,174 tons, but estimates for April are not yet to haud.

The majority of the local Indus trials remain quietly steady. with

the exception of Malacca Eletrics and Malayan Collieries, which are easier, and profit-taking has put Cold Storages back to 85.23 after the repent appreciation to 85:45.

Mining-There were no dealings

Business was

(Middle).

23. Cantons at $1,370 and Hong Kong Fires at 81,300 have not

moved.

Shipping. Douglas Steamships have fallen away to 824.30... Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboats are in request at 828. Waterboats

are unaltered from last week.

Docks, Wharves and Godowns.

en-

E. P. Fletcher and JH.D. improved materially, and takin Storlings put through during the S.ing the counter-offensive. the Rum-week, but there remain enquiries Hydraulics at 7/3, jalne began to break up their op-Tronohs 14/- and Ayer Hitams at Sponents' game by cleverly mixing 12/3, with Hong Kong Tins and Kowloon Whaives were dealt in at up their shots and excenting their Teja Malayas offering at market 8168 and 8139:30, and there are fur rates. There are sellors of Kam- overhead work very effectively. They pong Kamuntings at 10/-, also her buyers at the latter rate. China thus succeeded in bringing the Puchongs and Pungabs at 13/8 and Providents (Old) were acgotiated scores level, withuat relaxing their

at done in Rauba at

83.20, while there are 817 ex. div. In Dollar shares, C: efforts, they soon won the first net. Kuchais receded from 90 to 85 iries for the new, shares ht $9.40. and by hard hitting nud tactics cents, Kinta Tin Dredges from Shanghai Docks have risen sharply. 81.14 to 81.10, Sungei Luas 81.12 to to Tls. 113. Hongkew Wharres at Wspatched the second set without very $110, Pennwats 06 to 82 cents and Tla. 282 and New Engineerings at

much opposition,

Ulu Kings were taken at 76 and 73 conts. There are small enquiries Tla, 6.75 ountious in demand at for Petalings at 83.00, also for Han-quotations. tau Profs, at 40 cents, and bids are invited for Lukuts at 05 cents, Hong Fatts 60 cents and Jelebu Tius at or near mellers' quotation.

Rubbers. An add lot of Sungei Kong Hotels were placed to a fair Bagans are transacted at 81.50, also Bassetts at 473 cents. Teluk Ansons extent up to 814.50 and closed with pame to business at 93 cents, In- buyers nt $14.30. Humphreys D. I.. King and W. M. those match qualities that they dragitis 02 and 61 cents; Seudais Estates have weakened a bit and

declined from 81.12 showed in past seasona,

were sold at $10. Realtys were G. B. Lane and Lability to turn the tables on the Mentakabs 27 to 23 conts, business placed at $11.30 at the outset, but G. E. Ginhagan and G. Finchera, after the latter held a being done between these limits ensed off towards the close to $11,10 G. Stopani Thomson.. big lead, must have somewhat upset There is an unfilled order for Ulu

Pandans at $1.25 and a few Jimahs Shanghai Lands, formerly Tis, 30 could be placed, whilst on the sel Paid up, have now boon split into ing

Glenealys, Haytors, sharea of Tla, 3 ench (Le.. 10 to 1) Kedahs, Punggers and Teluk Anand business has been done on the

new basis at Tls 42. BODs are available.

R. C. Law and 7). L. Prophet.

D.

Seasoned combination and better match temperament on the Indians' part proved to be the greatest factors that accounted for the Fin. chers" defent, and by their perform ance the Rumjans certainly de. Amonstrated that they could produce

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R. M. Wood and I.

Lenox.

W. S. Hillier and Лопен,

J.

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J. S. Dykes and. W.

S.W. Burderers ». R.A., Chatham 10.-14

Hond.

Kowloon . Nay, Kowloon EC.

ground. H.K.F.C. ». Polidis R.C., Club | 10.52,

ground.

Division. II.

Kick-off at 3 pm.

Eastern,

Argylls

Road.

g.

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Chatham 11.04-

H.K.F.O. P. Polica R.O., Club 11.09

ground.

Probable Teams.

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Kowloon,-Angus: Martin And Dowman; Hedley, McKelvio and 11.90 Bliss; Caplen, Dominey, Gillot, Grimwood, and Ianson, Resorves; Pile, Simpson, Whithold.

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South China-Pau, Ka Ping;. Li

11.32 Tin. Sang and Tam Kong Pak: Leung Yin Chan, Leung Wing Chia (11.36 and Tong Kwan; Cheng Siu Hong, Chu-Kwok-Lusa, Eung King. Cheung, Lee Wai Tong and Ip Pak | 11.44 Wa..

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$1.40

Weight.

Barton.

Grover.

mond.

Vallance.

W. D. Harris and II. Lowe.

a. C. Loiper and D. J. Gilmore.

W. 1. 8. Ker and N, K. Littlejohn. S. T

Batlin and E. Lobel. G. C. Johnston W. W. Mackenzie.

Their

81.09,

ta Kalaka Pindas 89-83 cents and

side,

Industriale-A fair number of Straits Traders were again' placed nt 827.50, Hammers at 8197 and United Engineers at 83.45 and 69.40. Singapore Cold Storages opened at 88.35 and are now lower Strails Steamships found buyere at. at 85.25 on a steadier market. $235 and later a line was put through at $233. Other business

Consolidated et naisted Smelter Ords, at prices ranging from 10/41 to 16/1 with the Pre ference changing hands at 18/6 cum div. A small parcel of Fresh Foods was connected at 10 cents

of

Tin

A. Leach and F. A. Red-their opponents, but it is only fair W. G. Shields and, W. R. to add that they emerged through the crisis by a good exhibition of the finer points of the game, their understanding in attack and defence being a feature of the match.

S.A, took a great many risks, and if only to judge by his overhead work, which brought his side many valiable points, he justified himself. H.D. began in uncertain mamier, but later improved and the Finchers then found him hard to beat. For the losers, E.C. showed up credit ably," "bearing the brunt of the at tack and having few opportunities with further shares wanted. There to bring off his favourite shots. are also buyers of Alexandra Brick E.F. began very well, but rather Profa., Consolidated Tin Smelter disappointed his supporters by fali- Prefe, Fraser & Neave Ords, and ing off at a critical stage, not to Prefs, Singapore Traction Profs. recover again. He seemed pretty and Wenrues with sellers somewhat disconcerted by his opponents fast scarce. A small line of Union In- shots, which he failed to return repeatedly, and was obviously the weakest player on the court.

N. B. Ellis' and C. H. M. Andrew. B. D. Evans and J. E. Dovey.

F. Young and H. T.

Buxton

ton.

J. Whyte and H. Hamp A. D. Humphreys and'O. Enger.

Argylls.Hunter: Blackburn and Henderson; McGlashan, Hay and Melville; Christie, McTavish, Lou- den, MeQuade dad Hughes.

Police.McHardy; Wynne and Perkins; Thorpe, Brittain and Shep- Burnley hord; Carruthers, Wheeler, Corn Millwall wall, Oram and, Bentley. Reserve: Notts Forest Minty und Scott.

Division II.

West Brom, Cardiff.

Brudford

1. Barnsley.

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* Bury.

·Dicham. Preston

Club Reserves.-Fogwill; Sloan Keading and Hynos; Puncheon, Macfarlane and Stoker; Alexander,

Strange, Jackson and Fowler. serves: Hooper and Tavlin.

Southampton Stoke Bell, Tottenham

Ro Wolves

HOME FOOTBALL.

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH LEAGUES.

r. Everton.

» Swansea.

1. Bradford C. " Port Vale.

r. Bristol C.

"Plymouth. ".. Charlton.

Division III, (Southern).

Brentford Brighton Bristol R. Crystal P. Exeter Gillingham Luton Newport Northampton

Torquay

SCOTTISH CUP FINAL TO-DAY. Southend

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1. Watford,

Fulham.

r. Norwich. 7. Notts C. 1. Coventry.

7. Walsall,

7. Thames.

Queen's P.R Bournemouth.

. Clapton O..

1. Swindon.

v. Halifax,

v. Nelson.

Alur

strenuous Easter Division III. (Northern). holidays programme of football matches,, the English League teams Accrington Are carrying out a series of matchas Barrow in which the results will bave soms Carlislo bearing on promotion-and-rolaga- tion problems.

Chesterfeld Crowa Scottish teams, apart from their Rochdale regalar programme, have the Cup Rotherham Anal for decision today, Hother-Southport well and Celtic providing the Tranmere composition.

The following are the fixtures:-

Aston Villa

Bolton

Chelsea Grimsby~ Huddersfield

Liverpool

Division I.

Wrexham

York

1. Sheffield U.

t. Leods U.

*. Derby 0.

Arena).

v. Birmingham. r. Buuderland.

Manchester U. Blackburn. Middlesbro v. Leicester. Nomastie. Manchester C. Walnesday 4 Portainouth,

- West Ham Blackpool

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v. Hull.

Wigan.

g. Stockport.

. Now Brighton.

». Hartlepools.

*. Darlington.

1. Doncaster,

r. Gatorboad.

+. Lincoln.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE,

Clyde Cowdenbeath Falkirk L-XLiberniane.

Morton

7. Rangers.

17.

Airdrie, East Fife. Hamilton.

e. Aberdeen: Partick

v. Leith Queen's Park Kilmarnock. 51. Mirren ... Hoarts.

SCOTTISH CUP.)

Motherwell.

surance Society of Canton could still be negotiated Gammons are ensier at $18.95 nollers, Malayan Collieries 831,25 ex. div., and a bid is wanted for a few Central En- gines. London Middle Prices cabled are na follows:-Sholl Transporte £3.6, British-American

Tobaccos £4.39. Hong Kong Banks £111.10, Duffs 3/3, Duntons 12/3 and Im perini Tobaccos £4.5.9.

On the whole, the match was an interesting one to watch. Full of sharp rallice, developing very often into snappy volleying, it held the at- tention of the spectators until the end, while play brightened up con- siderably by the way in which the four worked for openings to kill, or retrieve difficult shots. The final Dividends.Kedah: Dividend, 21 scores were 7-5, 6-3 in favour of the per cent. int.; total for year to Rumjahna who thus qualify to meet date, 2 per cent.; year ends. April L. Goldman and A, L. Sullivan in 30: date payable, Agiri 15, 1931; the semi-final.

books, close, April 8/14, 1931.

C. A. L. Rumjahn Wins.

By beating M. N. Chau in the 5th round of the Open Singlea Championship, C. A. L. Rumjahn enter the semi-final to meet his brother, S.A.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS:

Open Singles

WEEK-END SPORTS

FIXTURES.

CRICKET AND HOCKEY.

The following have been arranged for to-day:-

Cricket, Longue,

Division I--Crrigen-

C. A. L. Rumjahn beat H. N. gewet v. L.RO.; Happy Valley, Chau, 0-1, 0-1.

Open Doubles.

I. T. Rumjan and S. A. Bum- jahn beat E. C. Fincher and E. F. cher, 7-5, 6-3.

Handicap Singles "A"

J. H. Anderson (owe 3/6) boat

A. O. L. Bowker (rec. 1/8), 6-0, 6.3. Handicap Single "B."

Womack (ove 176) bint Clarabutt (rec, 1/5), 2-0, 0-4, 4.3.

Handicap Doubles.

Sayer and Humphreys (owe 15) bent Foley nod Montgomery (owe 3/8), 5-7, 0-1, 6-3-

p.m.

The L.R.O team will be;—AE. Rumjahn (captain), &. H. Madar, A, el Arculli, A. A. Rumjahn, F. D). Pereira, A. I. Mint, S. A, Ismail,. O. Iamall, A. K. Mihu, J. S. Abdul- Curroom and F. M. el Arculli.

Hockey. Cher Clark Cup Competition:- Hong Kong Ladies . Kowloon Ladica, Bookunpoo, 4.15 p.m.

The teams will be

Kowloon: A. Ayenall, A. Fowler, B Hirst, M. Groundwater, E. Booth, Pinguet Duat Smith, M. George, M. Marin, and P. Hunt.

Hong Kong: G. Lille, E. Gray, J. Smalley O'Hagen B. M. Pope, M. Wallace, L Bell E, G. Rose, E. M. Donela, C. Ferguson and M. Bishop:

Larida, Hotels and Buildings.--- Hong Kong Lands were realised

again at 884.50 and 885.

Hong

spurted to 824 and 821 for the old and now shares rospectively. Lane, Crawfords were done to some ex- tent to 85.75, but closed with sollers at $3.50.

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Rubber. The raw material comes slightly higher from London at 8.5/100, por it. Latest cabled quota tions from Shanghai are given be- low.

Anglo-Javas Anglo-Dutch Batu Anams Chomors Consolidateda 'Kroowooka Topahs. Tanah Moraha Tebongs Ziangbes

Buyers. Tls. 8.00 3.00

..35

B5

1.40

1.5

.05

.80

1.35

4.76

Exchange.The T.T. rate on Lon- don la lid, and on Shanghai 774, Forward Settlement Daya.-April 28, May 28 and June 24, 100.

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