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Sports News

Tennis Topics.

U.S.R.C. LOSE AT MIXED DOUBLES.

[BY "TOPFLITE."]

Thanks mainly to the fine wen. ther which favoured: t for the past fow days, quite a number of postponed league matchon were, de- cided during the work while a fair- ly large programme was carried but on Wednesday, including two in the Mixed Doubles, and one in the "A" division. The latter was between Scuth China and Mitsu Bison Kaisha and resulted in a i̇ Win for the Chinese by db seta to 9. As the Indians have practical- 17 won this division, I am sorry to say that not much interest is shown in it now. That should not! be the case for we atill have very excellent matches when the other! Clubs meet each other, and it is to be hoped that although the sea- aon in fast drawing to an end, more spectators will roll up when the "A" came are in action, for

U.S.E.O. Boaten.

What little hopes the U.S.R.C had of annexing the Mixed Doubles were dashed to the ground when they went down to Kowloon Cricket Club by the wide margin of å sete. They only managed to get two as

UNZEN TENNIS TOURNÁ..

MENT.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS,

At Unzen, the famous Summer resort near Nagasaki, which is largely frequented by foreigners, the annual International Tennis Tournament will be held from August 6 to:9.

The following is the programme of events:-

Men's Singles; Ladics' Singles;

Open Singles:" Men's Doubles; Mixed Doubles; Open Doubles; Men's Singles for foreigners only, The following trophies will be presented:-

Governor-Koyanagi's Memorial

Trophica Tho Nippon Yusen

Kaisha's Trophies

The Osaka Mainichi's Trophies.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1931.

THAT WIMBLEDON. TROUSER-SKIRT.

Lawn Bowls,

"NOT FOR ME" SAYS MRS.

LYCETT.

KOWLOON; C,C. AGAIN

IN LUCK.

de Alvaree, the Spanish Senorita lawa tenais star, is not likely to have many imitators at Wimbledon in the wearing of the trouser skirt." Opinions differ about whe ther it is more comfortable than the ordinary tennis skirt. Senorita de Alvarez thinks it "so free and so modest,"

Mrs. Joan Lycett discarded stock- ings when she played Senorita de Alvarez in the Contre Court at Wimbledon; but she definitely does

TO-MORROW'S PROSPECTS.

[BY "GREEN."]

Both the enior lunders remain at home tomorrow an

and the champions have by far the harder task. The

LEAGUE TENNIS.

Following in the programme, in the CHINESE BEAT INDIANS IN the Bals by Public Auction to

two divisions:-

Division I. G

Kowloon C.Cad Civily Service, Craigengower, Taikoo, Bowling Green Recroio. Kowloon Dock . Police.

Division IT

Civil Service, Kowloon C.C Recreio 1. Bowling Green. Taikoo *. Craigengower, Last Saturday's weather condiYacht Club e, Electric R.C. tions permitted only two lawn bowls games being completed, both

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In the senior gamea, I expect in the senior division. Misfortung Kowloon C.C. and Craigengower Kowloon entertain Civil gain dogged the Police team, for to win, after bolding the upper hand over Service and this is their first meet- the Bowling Green team, they folling. The latter are likely to be away when the game was rosumed without the services of Skip Hol after interruption by rule Howlands, who, I hear," is on the sick loon C.C, were in luck again, Bo list. Craigengewer and Talkco are also clashing for the first time this BOASON. The champions cannot afford to lose any points if they are to keep in the race with the loaders, and Taikoo will no doubt give them a good run for the points, Club do Recreio have lost four matches in succession and they

not' like the trouser-skirt, da

"I don't think it looks nearly so nice as the ordinary tennis frock," she told a Press representative. Iuring the points by the smallest possible margin at King's Park as shall certainly not be adopting it they did a fortnight before on home and I don't think many, if any, ground against Taikco. The rinks other players will adopt it. one thing, I doubt whether it is really as comfortable or cool the present fashion."

For

Mrs. F. M. Strawson, another

Game that Matters.

under Luz and Gutierres collected eight shots between them, but Silva's rink lost by nine shots to give their opponents the points by

a single. It is still doubtful whe-pay just about get through on

margin.

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The Kowloon Bowling Groon Club

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THER good tennis is sure to be provided. course, have lost Mra, Gull, who Mrs. Lycett. To me the dresa ap gower will win the honours, and Kowloon Dock beat the Police at

The Indian Recreation Club, of Wimbledon player, agreed with thr Kowloon C.C. or Craigén- their visit to their neighbours KONG WEEKLY PRESS, through be held on MONDAY, the 27th Day of sailed by the Rawalpindi last weekpears rather ugly," she said: "It there may be surprises in store for the Valley by four shots and they but they have secured the services is not unlike an old-fashioned bath-either or both of them in the resought to win again by a of another lady whom I am told is a bit of a dark horse." Whating costume,' with Miss Gecks, another new player for the LR.C, and Misa Rumjabn still in their number, I feel confident the IR.C. will re- senson. As far as men players are concerned, the I.R.C are very well served in the persons of the three Rumjahne-f9.A.,' "H.D." and "C.A.L." who carried off the open singles and doubles championship early this year..

But Mrs. Wilfrid Ashley, the

against Kowloon's seven and, altain the Dunlop shield for another London hostess, thought the dress Bowling Green; (away) . Crai are hor at the top of the junior or telephons to the above address," Rent to be Exed by the Surveyor of 1

though I did not see the game, 1 understand the form displayed by some of their players was far from encouraging. No doubt they miss the services of Mrs. Taylor, who last season was one of their best

lady players.

The Ladies Recreation Club beat Club de Recreio fairly comfortably but I was surprised to see that

To-morrow's Games.

Officially, the "A" division pre- Mrs. Stafford Smith, and H. 3.gramme has been completed but Armstrong only got two seta-two there are so many postponed mat ties and one win. They are a very ches that there will probably be good pair and if they could com bine botter, I feel sure they would some games in this division to- morrow. As far as the "B" divi- go very far in the mixed doubles |sion is concerned, the only game on hampionships when they come on the fixture card is the M.B.K. and Mrs, Stafford-Smith is onsily, our South China game and here I pre-. best lady player as far as court dict a win for the Chinese. As in craft is concerned, I saw her play the premier division there might be against the Indian Recreation some postponed matches played off. There are four games in the "C" division, viz.;

Club some weeks back and Wha very much impressed by the way sho manoeuvred her opponents out of position time and again and then followed up with an “Ace,”

(Continued on next Column.)

ATC 0.8.C.C. K.C.C. " I.R.C. 8.C.A.A. Y.M.C.A.

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A Thoroughbred

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"After all, it is the game that matters most," guho said, "Of course, only those players with the right kind of figure eculd wear a dress like this To my mind, though, it is much more sensible.

maining

gatues. Kowloon C.C. have four, gumes in haud, namely (home) v. Civil Service; (home) z

gengower; (away) v. Civil Service. section with one point ahead of Craigengower'a five remaining Kowloon C.C. and Club de Recreio gamos are (home) Taikos in the same number of games. If the (way) v. Kowloon Dock; (home). Bowling Green team wins to-mor Kowloon C.C.; (away). Taikoc: row at King's Park as I anticipate, (away) v. Civil Service.

it will minimise Recreio's chances CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME-

ORIENT. in the championship. “Kowlcon' C.

The following are the successful C. are likely to win at the Valley,

This seems to be in the nature rinks, including these in the junior in which case they will retain their of a compromise between skirts and

division, where a slight change has close run with the leaders. It seems shorts."

been necessary owing to the com-to me that Taikou and the Yacht Miss Underwood, of the Women's plotion of the Bowling Green-Club, both playing at home, will Freedom League, said:

Yacht Club game early last week:prove too strong for the visitors. The visitors at Tafkoo are Craigen- Up.gower, who have three successive U M. Omax (Cenigongower) 9 87 victories, including among their N. Drummond (Taikoo) 9. 70 victims the Bowling Green and Re

SENIOR BIKKB.

"Senorita de Alvarez won, and that is the most important thing to remember. The result is proof that she was right. We believe that a woman has a right to wear any A. E. Silkstone (KC.C) 1054 creio teams.. thing sho likes within reason, and J. Ferguson (Taikco) 9.................... 45 if this is an aid to a good game J. Gregory (C.S.C.C.) 9 then it is to be welcomed."

|J, Fraser (K.C.C.) ↑ .......

R. F. Luz (Recreio) 10

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CAPSTAN

COOLER-SWEETER-BETTER

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39

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F. C. Cullen (K.D.R.C.) § ...... 24 D. Rumjaha (Craigengower) 7 18

R. Bass (Craiggngower) 8 10

JUNIOR BINKS.

D. Munro (Taikoo) 0

R. E. Dunean (Taikoc) s

J. G. Ozorio (lecroic), 9

J. P. Robinson (K.C.C.) 9

W. S. Drake (K.B.G.C.) 9° W. Macfarlano (Yacht Club)

H. E. Strange (C.9.C.C.) 7

F. G. Herridge (K.C.C.) 5

A. Davidson (K.B.G.C.) 8

|W. Gill (Craigongower) 6

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LEAGUE TEAMS.

The following are some of the probable teams for to-morrow:-

Kowloon Howling G.0. K.B.G.O, senior team (home) v. Club de Roureio, at 3.30 p.m.-S. | Eccleshall, G. H, Sherriff, H, Nish

and W. Russell (Skip).

A. K. Taylor, T. 8. W. West, D.

83 F. Warren and G. E. Roylance

51 (Skip)

51

44

0 34

32

G. J. Chambers, R. S. Nichal, E. W. L. Hogbin and L. Guy (Skip).

K.B.G.C. junior team, (away 2 Club de Recreio at 3.30 p.m.-H. F. Stoneham, J. S. Logan, W. E. 31 Hale and A., W. E. Davidson

(Skip).

30

23

|A. L. Shields (Yacht Club) 5 ... 23 P. T. Farrell (E.C.C.) 5 ........... 21 V. Petherick (K.B.G.C.) 6. 18 F. H. W. Haynes (C.S.C.C.) 3 12.

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C.S. Beat, G. E. F. Thompson, H. H. Rose and W. 6. Drake (Skip).

TV Whitta J, G. Moyer, F

L. Rapley and V. Petherick (Skip).

Civil Service ..0,0.

F. Jones, H. Westlake, J. Deakin and J. Hollidge (Skip).

8. Randle, S. Alderman, A., H. Oswick and J. Gregory (Skip),

Civil Servico junior team (home) Kowloon C.C.-P. Knight, a. Wood, L. Holland and H. E. Strange (Skip).

R.

Civil Borvico senior team (away) The competition for the Spey, O. Brawn, L. E. Lengbottom 2. Kowloon C.C.:~Jns, T. Dobbie,

Royal Cup, which was won for the and W. E, Hollands (Skip). first time last year by Kowloon Dock Recreation Club, is attracting the usual interest with ten toams in the struggle. Kowloon C.C." and the Yacht Club played off their tie. last Wednesday, the former win ning by 28 shots to 10 and qualify- ing to meet the Pelico in the first round. The other pair in the pro- liminary round are the Bowling Green Club and Craigengower, the winner to meet Taikoo. The fol- lowing are the winners of the trophy in previous years??..

1925 Kowloon Dowling G, C. 1920. Craigengover C. C. 1027. Taikoo B, C.

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1928. Civil Service '0.- C. 1920. Taikoo R 1930.

Kowlon Dock B, U

N. Bebbington, J, McGowan, J. Massey and F. H. W. Haynes (Skip).

H. Lockhart, L. Luck, RL Davies and W. Bickford (Skip): ⠀ Reserves, J. Willmott, and C. Strange.

Club de Recreto, Club de Recreio senior team' (away) Bowling Green Club :·· A. 8. Gomes, R. R. Robarts, L.VC. R. Bonzd and C. G. Silva (Skin).

Dr. R. A. C. Baste, C. A. Lopus, A, H, Basto and R. F. Luz (Skip).

CH Basto, J. M. B. Rosario.. C. E. Marquez and L. A. Gutierroz, (Bkip).

Electric B.0.

Club de Réórcio junior team. (home) Bowling Green lub The first round of the Open Sing. H. Rozario, A. E. B. Aives, A... Barros and J. G. Utofld (Skip).. les Competition is almost complete. 1 E. L. BATTON, E M. Remedios, A. Hydo-Lay (Kowloon C. C.) and H. A. alves and A. O. V. Ribeiro a comfortale victory over Ward (Skin),

J. M. M. Alves, J. J, Hasto, F and passed into the second round. Riboire and X. M. Silva to meet either Goodman or Laing. (Skip). U,H. Omar (Craigongower) Bent Lyal 21-13 in reaching the second round, where his opponent will be either Gregory or Fol Arculli. It 18 Interesting to resell that Hyd Lap and Omar mot:Jist.yearlin the: third round of the competition to. Stoan, ATPaul, B. Denoon provide a thrilling game, in which and WH. B. Muskett (Sklp!! the Craigengewor-playar gained the Reserves: I. C. Butler and H. S. decision by a single shot.

A

H. K. Electric R. C. team (away)

Yacht Club at 3.30 pm. Tarbuck, G, Thomson, G. T. Pad got and Lunny (Skip)

(Skip

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