DEMPSEY
AND
HEENY
TOWN MEETING
ON
THURS., 21st APR.
in a 3 round bout for a Knot Out or no
decision
UND
AT THE
KING'S
CHONG HOME DAILY FRESS, WHONDSITAY
EXHIBITION TENNIS TODAY'S TENIS.
"SIRDAR" TAKES ANOTHER SCALP.
CANTON PLAYERS PUT UP GOOD SHOW.
FINE CHINESE TIE EXPECTED.
BY SA
A PIECE GOODS
ACTION BETWEEN LOCAL
FRENCH FIRMS.
ALLEGED BREACH
AGREEMENT.
The second day's programme of the Canton players' visit bids fair to produce very entertaining tennis.
An action, claiming damages for Play begins at 4.15, p.m., and like, falleged breach of Agreement between yesterday two matches will be stag-two firma selling pioca goods on the
those being:-'
local market was opened in the M. W. Lov.. Loung Tak Kwong. Supreme Court yesterday before the
'.
S A, Rumjahn, king of the local tennis court, added yet another fe win to his long list of victories inat evening, when, in an exhibition game on the Hong Kong Cricketed, Club ground he beat G Budikor of Canton by three straight sets in a match which was scheduled to go Ave sots. The scores were 6-1; 6-1 and 6-4 Bodiker, however, pur up a game fight and the gants was nat as one-sided as the scores thight lead ono to believo
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Subsequently
RIL 200 1932,
trolling only*24
He complained that the danger de of the road was not distinct, post at the corner, being on the loft
colubepproaching the burg
would finally look at tha right hand side.
inguee Wher rumours and communicated with Mr. Delcourt, and told him that ho. had been informed that the defen A fine of $15 was imposed on Mr. dant's broker was, offering the exceeded Abe clear
O Holm Moara. Dodwell & suiting at 8470 a yardy and, that were true; it was a branch of good rews stated that he drove at!
limit in Whitfeld on April IT. faith and agreement. Mr. Dalcourt 30 mila dour when rounding emphatically denied it, and assured & bond between the Hong Kong Mr. Pingust that his broker had the Electric Company's power station strictest instructions not to sell, Mr. Holmes denied that, but ad below $18.
Nevertheless it was soon obvious that something, was wrong, for the Chinese dealers, who had given firm
S. A. Ramjaha and H. D. RamChief Justice (Sir Joseph Komp).offers to Mr. Pinguet at $4.80 failed
jahn E. Fincher and G. Badiker
Plaintiffs are Messrs. Pinguet to roturn or sign their contract Co., of 5, Queen's Road Central, the forms, and it was then discovered defendants being Messrs. Com by Mr. Pinguet, that somebody- pagnie Optorg. of Shanghai, and and it was difficult to except the Princo's Baikling, Hong Kong, Tounolusion that Mr. Delcourt know Mr. F. C. Jonkin, K. C. instruct- all about it--had promised the deni- era a rebate of 15 cents, per yard. It was then discovered that al- though the defondant's contracts were claan, attached to
them Ware memorandums to the effect that the price of $4.80 was subject to 15 cents
I expect the Singles tie to be a source of attraction, not only on ao count of the fact that the players are the respective champions of Following this match
their ports, but also because they fed by Mr. J. T. Prior of Mesura doubles game between E. C. Fincherare evenly matched. In the inter-Wilkinson and Grist, are appearing and Taui Wai Pui of Hong Kong port at Canton last January, they for the plaintiffs, Mr. Elden Foster, and Q. Bödiker and Leung Takngaged each other in a
stern K.C, instructed by Mr. D. B. Kwong of Canton. It was original struggle in the opening match of Enna, of Mears. Johnson, Stokes the series, which went to five sotaand Maater, being for the defen and ended in favour of Leung. Lo hins now an opportunity to equalias.dants.
Leung is to say the least, o
Quite a large crowd turned out to watch these games and among those noticed werg. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, Messrs. R. E. Lindsell, President of the Lawn Tennis. Association.. M.. Ko Vice-President and C PT Janes, Hon. Secretary..
Plaintiffs claim that there was
rebate.
Alleged Blat.
ly arranged that Geldman should partner Fincher in this match but in the eleventh hour it was found that Goldman could not play so Tsui was invited to take his place.stylist. His strokes impress me as agreement with the defendants, con- The local players also won this being naturally executed. One ro-
Mr. Pinguet, principal of Mesra match, the scores in their favour markable feature of his play is that corning the prices of fancy suitings Pinguet & Co., was erosa-oxamined. (being 6-1, 6-2, 3-6 and R-6,
he strikes the ball squarely, and hoof a specified quality which aneh on points connected with the allegod angles his shots, so finely that his party ordered from Messrs, Rondon, agreement and documents on the opponent is very often outplaced, of Paris. It was agrood that plain-file. In going through a 'reporË tiffs would sell as a price of B180mnde by Mr. Belcourt, witness snid per yard, and the defendant at $4.85 that some of the statements were por yard. In breach of the agres true in certain particulars: while. mont, defendants uro alleged to have others wore falso. The false stato- sold at $4.70 by which the plaintiffsmonts were made to Bluff his ex- suffered damage in that they were players. unable to sell 20,700 yards at a Questioned regarding the alleged higher price than 84.65. But for agreement, witness said that it was the breach, plaintiffs could have sold an annual agreement under which at the agreed figure of 84.90. The neither side could sell without the claim is for 83,105 being the differ-consent of the other. They had to ance between the sale at 94.30 and agree on the prices. $105a yard.
The Singles.
The fact that he had to play on a grass, court after his experiences on hard courts in Canton might have affected Bodiker's play a little but there was no doubt that on the run of the play yesterday, he met his master in Sirdar."
The focal champion was not af the top of his form, his strenuous doubles game on the day before having probably tired him some- what. Nevertheless he put up good exhibition,
Bodiker was erratic. There were
moments when he was brilhant and
it was, chiring these phases that he brought off some really fast fore- hand drives as well as some nest backhand placements.
The
He possessеS a repertoire of strokes, and plays, an all round game, being equally effective at the net as well as at the base line.
Lo will And him hard to beas this Afternoon Unless he can produce, at least as good, form as he pro duced in the replay with A. Bum jin, the chances are that Eeung will emerge successful. This match being eagerly looked forward by to Chinese community, and it will, is the best Chinese player in South although not offeially decide who China at the present time.
Fn the doubles match to follow the Rumjabu ebusins. As all foar Bodiker will partner Fincher against are pulished players, a very fine exhibition is expected,
INTERPORT CRICKET
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TRIAL GAME ARRANGED
FOR SATURDAY.
It is understood that the team of
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Mr Potter asked if it was nob The defendants deny the agree-stringe that such an agreement had ment alleged to have been made roi been reduced to writing. Wit between the parties, and further uess replied that it was not neces- made, there was no consideration for friends state that if such an agreement was entity, so as he was dealing with
such agreenient. They deny plain- biffs have suffered any damage."
Price Competition:
Counse! asked what would have been the position of Mr. Deleourt if he found it impossible to sell at $4.85, yard. Witness pointed out that such a thing, would not have arison Pressed for a reply, wit case..ess, said that in that case he would have stopped his sales. The market required 250 cases a year and the go to Optory for their requirements. dealers would have been forced to
The case adjourned until this.
Mr Jenkiu, in opening the Hongkong cricketers who are to spoke of the competition existing make the trip to Shanghai in May between the two firms and said that for the Interport will be sailing on in 1937 it had become so intense, the President Jefferson, on May 14, that both firms were selling at reaching Shanghai on The team will return to the Colony practically no profit whatever. In
May 10. on the Empress of Canada which the winter of 1927, a Mr. Delcourt, leaves Shanghai of May 27.
His over- head work, however, was sadly wanting and unless be improves in this department of the game, it will be rather hard for him to get the better of any of the local led ing lights.
first two sets went to Sirdar easily, the local clam pion only conceding a game in each Bodiker made many mistakes, and it was probably his anxiety to finish off a stroke too soon that found him hitting outside a great many times. In the final set Rumjahn ran away with the first three games, when it seemed that everything was aver, but Bodikor rallied in great Saturday, commencing at 2 p.m. style and took the next two. Then sharp.
ench player took a game in turn
until the tenth game which Rumjalin
be opened, on the Hongkong Cric-ently realising the stupidity of con... The Interpart practice nets will manager of defendant firm, appar ket Club ground to-morrow and tinuing cutting each other's throats there will be a trial match in this manner, approached Mr. Pinguets' firm to get him to agreg
to coase under-selling.
Mr. Pinguet agreed to reduce the
As usual Rumjahn was all over INTER-DEPARTMENT under-cutting, but reserved liberty
won, and with it the Botnud match.
the court and his ability to retrieve
almost impossible "aces seemed
to worry his opponent, Bodiker bit
very hard on occasiona, some of his
FOOTBALL.
to undersell at five cents a yard cheaper than the defendants. This was agreed. The agriemelit "was
cross-court drives being particularly P.W.D. TEAM FOR TO-DAY'S carried out by both firms engaging
spectacular.
The Doubles,
MATCH.
their own broker to go round the market bringing back to their res What started off as a somewhat
pective employers, offora "made in dull and one-sided affrir developed
The munaal football match be-the market. This arrangement be- into a really good game when Fin-tween the "P.W.D. and Sanitary twee Mr. Belcourt and Mr. Pin-
Department taken place
guet was quite private. They then.
on the
eber and Tsui took on Bodiker and Club ground at 5 pin. to-day compared the offers by the brokers, Leung. The Canton pair appeared unsuttled in the first two sets when when the P.W.D. will be represent and upon them set a basis for their they let their opponents claim them
ed by:
prices. The result was that if Mr. at 61 and 62. In the third setBride, Richardson, K. S. Robert ve cents lower, and if Mr. Pin- Wood Bathers, Lawrence Me plaintiffs would make their price Belcourt's figures were agreed upon, however, they assorted themselves
301; H. Braga, Hill, Spary, Moore gusta price was taken, then the do- and Bebhitigion.
and snatched this at 6-3 By the end of the third atanze light was very Bad, and it was decided to take the fourth set the final one. As in the third, Bodiker and Leung started off in great style and at one stage it looked da though the gemd would end in tie but after 0-all was called, this local pair as- serted themselver und won the next
-match
thier and the
LOCAL HOCKEY.
POLICE TEAM FOR FRIDAY.
fendant's price would be set at five cents more. The arrangement took effect in 1038, the result being one of entire satisfaction to both parties.
It was now denied by the defon: dantastitat ta similar agreement was made in 1930.
Annual Agreement.
The following have been elected to play for the Police against the Teddy Fincher played his O.B.A. on Friday at Caroline In 1929 Mr. Delcourt again ap- Usual teed tame, during the Hill, at 5.18.m. sharp.
proached Mr. Pinguet, on the mar Course dhich he brought off some Moss Blackburn, Khuki Motor and the prices fixed for the year oscardingly nice shot especially hammed; Tate, Dowman, Thorpe; were defendants: $4.50 and plaintiffs on the backhand Tau was patoby C. Pile, Harris, Rulia. Khan, Per-84.45 per yard. Early in 1850, Mr. Sad Bodiker gave the impression kina and Allen Reserves-Billing. Delcourt again approached Mr. that the three sets he had with ham, Jenner. Rumjan earlier od was beginning
U.S.
BASEBALL.
MONDAY'S MATCHES
Pinguet in order to Ax the prices for the ensuing soon. A
On March 9, Mr. Pinguet received a frm offer from Chinese dealors. to buy the material" at 84.80 per yard. He endeavoured to inform Mr. Delcourt straight away, but the lattor was out. The following day he phoned Mr. Delcourt and in.. formed him of the offer. Mr Del court told plaintiff to fix that as hie basis and said that he would Bell at $4.85 a yard. It was their caso that these were the figures agreed The following matches were play-upon for 1080 The next day the
to tell on him. Loung Tak Kwong Estrirted off indifferently but as the game prograssed, so did his play, so much so that towards the end of the last set, he sarbod rounds of applause for some very pretty abots. He meets M. W. Lo this afternoon, and now that he knows the court, more or less, he should give the local man a good gazie.
The match between Bodiker and Fineber against the Rummjaha dousins ought to attract. b very big perepe. Their better andlossinged on Monday :---
and compitation ough to stand the
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champione in gobb stead, but if New York both Fincher and Bodiker play up Brooklyn to form, they will be up against a Cincinati combination that will take some St. Louis beating
The singles match between Do
New Yona, April 16.
National League.
1. 'Boston
.8. Philadelphi
3 Pittsburg
Chicago
American League.
and Leung preceeds the doubles Philadelphia. affair and, like yesterday, the frest | Chiengo "game starta at 4:15 pm, sharp." *Detroit
7. Washington 1 Cleveland.
St. Louis
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conversation was confirmed by Mr. Pinguet-by-letter-and-the-plain- tiffs were going to rely on that telo. phonic conversation, and the non- roply by Mr. Delcourt ta. Mr. Pin ruetlotter on March 4nd rh agnition by Delcourt of the agros mbut Me Delcourt nover re- 15plied to any of the explanations or
tatements contained in Mr. guet's latter.
-3-
morning
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