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LOCAL TENNIS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1933.

HOLDERS OF DOUBLES TITLE ENTER

FINAL

RUMJAHNS QUALIFY FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

HACHIUMA AND LEONARD EXTEND INDIANS

S. A. RUMJAHN

who showing consistent ferm since the beginning of the tournament did not shape well in yesterday's Open Doubles Semi-final.

partnership. next week's match will indoubtedly be very attractive.

Other Hatches.

Y. Hachiuma andJ. W. Leonard, f who adopting a polies of patient the young Craigengower pair, put defence succeeded in creeping up to up a creditable struggle against H. before conceding the first set. D and S. A. Humjahn in the The Craigengower pair showed up second semi-final of the Open Dou- procisingly in the second net by bles Championship yesterday, ear-taking the first two games but were rying the match to four sots be again in arrears at. 34. At his for yielding, the final score being stage, however, they asserted them- 6-4, 5-7, 6-9 and 6-2 Not affected selves and by dint of some doter- outwardly by the reputation of mind play delighted the gallery

After year, the same pairs met in the their formidable opponents, they by snatching the set at 7-5. settled down from the start to can-

that, however, the Rumjahns ralli-nal, when the Rumjahna beat Fin font every point, and maintained ed, and despite aporadic plucky cher and Goldman by the old set, their fighting spirit throughout.formances on the part of the and ne the latter pair have now Realising the Itumjahus strength at Cruigengower pair, had the match and the benefit of another season' volleying, they persistently stayed well in hand. near the baseline, where by a clever

Considerable Enterprise. mixture of shots, they kept the Great credit should be given to Rumjahns busy, and thanks to S. Hachiuma and Leonard for the fine A's weakness in his all round manner in which they held the two sets. play they soomed capable of hold-umjahns in the First ing their own, but as a colubination; They worked hard, defended smart- they hardly gave the impression thaty, ook risks, combined with good they could challenge their opderstanding, and on the whole ponents' entry into the final.

showed considerably enterprise, On the whole the match was quita Leonard played with remarkable interesting to watch, although throulness, and did not seem to be play did not each high upset by any set backs. He kept standard. The must sparkling his end up well, and at times performance proved to be H. D.'s resorted successfully to lobbing to Brilliant volleying, while Hachiu. I take the sting out of his opponents' ma's fine forehand driving also ades, but on the whole Hachiuma Brightened up the match consider played the lion's share in their suc-

stout res. His

hearted drives i ably. These two provided the gal- lery with the best exhibition of theften subdued the Rumjahns, while! he was also instrumental in effect-I ing. some difficult retrieves by clever anticipation. The pair's great effort in winning the second het was the result of a very doterad J. W. Leonard 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2

H. D. RUMJAHN

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who entered the final of the Open Doubles Championship of the Colony for the eleventh con- secutive year.

day, and some of the exchanges be treep them-Iinchinna trying to sure by hard driving and H., D. Volleying at the net-proved very Spectacular.

Evenly Matched.

Huzell and Wild failed to reach a decision in the semi-final of the Club Championship, failing light terminating play when the score stood at sets all Wild won the first two sets at 9-6, 7-8, but lost the following by 3-6, 16.

Bishop qualified for the final of the Handicap Singles "B" by beat ing. McBride, while Gamble had a very long struggle with Henderson in the A," the final set going to 19-11.

mined stand in which Hachiuma led Leonard who responded timely.

As a pair, the Rumjalna did not play up to expectations. To this, however, S. A. largely contributed. lie gave his poorest exhibition so far this season. His all round

RESULTS

Yesterday's results follow:-

Open Doubles.

Handicap Singles “A."

G. Gamble beat R. M. Hender- So 3-6, 6-4, 13-11.

Handicap Doubies. Lewis Bryan and Cannon beat Monaghan and Holmes 6-2, 0-1.

Mixed Doubles,

play was wenk, his stroke produc tion being uncertain and his cun- klene somewhat shaky. His great- 1est failings were at overhead work, in which he smashed numerous balls into the net and at service in which $-1, 4-6, 6-1. he served many doubles, H. D. was mainly responsible for his side's

Undiscouraged by hia' partner's mistakes he very often beat his opponents off his own acket. His volleys had sting and placements, and he certainly upset his opponents repeatedly by clever conalment of the direction of his

Old Rivals.

The two pairs were evenly match-shots. ed in the first two sets, and al-

hough, the Runjahus appeared to. The Open Doubles has reached the Controi the play, they could not. Final stage and the match will be Freak away from their opponents, played on Thurulag, the 23rd. Lost

THE GRAND NATIONAL

FINAL ACCEPTANCES AND..

- JOCKEYS

(THROUGH REUTER'S QUENCY)

LONDON, Mardi 16. GOLDEN MILLER, favourite for the Grand National, is to be "ridden by Leader, while Gregalach, former winner, is to be taken cut by Fawcus.

D11

The race for the Blue Riband of steeplechasing, nt Aintree March 21, has attracted 35 starters and & feature of the classic will be the record number of amateur riders taking part. There are no fewer than 12 mong the 30 riders Already selected.

The following are the final as- ceptances with their jockey's for the Grand National to be run at Aintree on March 24:~~

HOME FOOTBALL

MIDDLESBRO AND QUEEN'S PARK WIN

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

A. G. Stocker and Miss Hancock bent C. C. Stark and Mis. Stark

TO-DAY'S MATCHES

WEEK-END CRICKET

UNIVERSITY GAIN (TWO SPLENDID WINS

By virtue of well deserved away victories over the K.C.O. on Satur- day and Craigengower on Sunday the University take premier place in the league. They have thus completed their league programme in splendid style and have ob tained 18 out of a possible 21 points. The K.C.C. batting was very disappointing and crumpled up before the attack of Leo and Goanno and the same two bowlers' were

Inrgely responsible for the defeat of Craigengawer. The Civil Service wore defeated by 00 runs, Garth-2 waito taking 8- wickets for 34 runs and the unfortunato Valley team retain the position of "wooden spoonists."

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115 13

The revised lenguo tablo is as under:-

P. W. D. L. Pts, University C.C... 7 ៩ 0 Indian R.C... G. 5 0 Hong Kong Ca Kowloon C.C. ... 3 2 1 1} Army C.C........... 7

1 5 Craigengower.... 8 1 Navy C.C. G

35 + 2 Civil Service C. C. 7 0 1

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Garthwaite his 3rd wicket with the total at 48. Richardson had been scoring steadily but was hat over the heart by Garthwaite from a fast rising ball and the next over he lashed out at a slow ball from Wolls and was caught at mid-off by Mirehouse for 20, 4 for 58. Haw- kins alano showed any confidence of the remaining batama, and mado 92 before being bowled by Garth- waita who quickly disposed of the others and ended with the splendid analysis of 3 for 34, Wells taking

for 28.

Craigangower Lose to 'Varsity. This match played on Sunday at Happy Valley resulted in a close win for the visitors by 2 wickets, Each side were siivod from collapse by the stubborn batting of one player. Zimmern saving Craigen- Rower and Ride coming to the, re- Sete of the University. The home side batted first and found Gosano and Lee again in good form. With | the total at 13 Hunt was clown bowled by Goshno and Gittins who followed was caught off the next bal from the same bowler. E. A. This week ond the Navy are down Leo was bowled by "Tinker" Les to play the, Craigengower .C. at after scoring 11 and 3 wickets were the Valley and if the Navy are able down for 20. Lim fell a victim to to field their strongest stile a close the same bowler being caught off game should result I understand his first ball and Omar was splen- that the K.O.C. and the I.R.C. are didly caught in the deep by Reed for Saturday also and the champions time had been defending stubborn- endeavouring to arrange their game from a terrific bit. Zimmern menn have to win in order to finish up only and after being joined by Lam equal terms with the University-in a stand was made for the 7th wicket which use a play off will be neces- and the latter scored a valuable 23 sary. Although the game is to be before being bowled by Norman- played on the K.C.C. ground the bhoy.. Zimmern also found a good batting of the home side appears to partner in Hamson and 120 was on have lost its solidity and the the board when the Craigengower Indis strong attack may win the skipper was dismissed by Gosano, 1.b.. for 1. He had scored si day.

runs in a splendid innings lasting nearly 2 hours and apart from a chance in the slips just, previous to his dismissal had completely defled Hamson contínued to all howlers.

E.O.C.' Championship Hopes Shattered.

B

The University early lost Rod. by Hubbard off Omar and at one rignes who was dismissed by a enteh

Played on the K.C.C. ground this game provided the visitors with a well deserved but rather expect

bit out well and was unbeaten with ed victory and although I do not

23 runs to his credit when the in- wish to detract credit from Lee and

A. T. Les Semi-ual-H. D. Rumjahr und Gosano who both bowled excellentnings closed for 133. A. Rumjaha beat Y. Hachiumaly yet I gather the K.C.C. batting who again employed the leg trap

bowled splendidly and took generally was poor. The University Handicap Singles "B" mude a poor start for after the first wickets for 28 runs. The University H. McBride 6-4, 8-6. Semi-final: C. W. E. Bisley beat wicket, had put on 30 ruus 3 buts fielding was again very keen.

meu were out at the same total and the opening bowlers, Burnett and Goodwin seemed to be well on top. H. Normanbhoy and Zimmern, how-

time had 5 wickets down for runs. Goshno and Ride made a firm ever, made a splendid stand which took the sgore to 103 before the stand but the former was given out 4th wicket fell and then another able 2 runs. Ride who this sonson Lb.w. to Omar after scoring a valu- collapse followed and 8 wickots were down for the addition of a further has been rather out of form carac 20 rus, A. T. Normanbhoy mock-innings of 60 and he defied the to the rescue with a magnificent up agvaluable 10 before falling a attack in much the same manner victim fa Lyal who obtained 2 cheap its Zimmern had done. He was wickets. I notice that the K.C.C.

beaten and bowled by a no bull are still trying to find a wicket

when he had scored 30 but after- keeper in succession to Hunter and V. M. Burnett was given a trial. The University totalled 104 out of which H. Normanbhoy made 49 und H. Zimmern 32 and Mr. Extras · con- R.P.tributed 30. The K.C.C, opened as usual with E. C. Fincher and Lay to the bowling of Lee and A. T Normanbhoy and with the totod at 10 Lay was taken at the wicket off Lee. E. C. Fincher held the post but a further wicket fell at the same total. E. F. Fincher hit a ball from Lee on to his foot and it rebounded on to his wicket. Le was bowling, the leg theory and when Gosano displaced Normanbhoy the batsman were very subdued,, E. C. Fincher eventually was bowl- ed by Gosano for a stubborn 30 and although Goodwin hit up 14 and Burnett 21 the end came with the total at 08. Both Lee and Gusano bowled excellently and were backed up by brilliant fielding, the former took 5 wickets for 51 and the latter

for 23,

Club Championship. Semi-final-Capt. Caañon r. Goldman.

Handicap Singles "A." Semi-final:G. Gamble u Owen Hughes, R. H. Wild . Newell

Handicap Singles "B." Semi-final-Mousley t. Harbord.

Mixed Doubles, Lewis Bryan and Mrs. Bryan r. Ride and Mrs. Whitham.

VICTORIA DIOCESAN

COUNCIL

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TUES-

DAY'S MEETING

as

LONDON, March 16. The Victorian Diocesan. Confer MIDDLESBOROUGH secured two

valuable away points whence, takes place on Tuesday, March

21st, the arrangements being they visited Huddersfield yesterday follow:- and won by the only goal scored.

Queen's Park advanced ore place in the Scottish League table when they triumphed over Partick This- tle by the odd goal in three of their own greind. The famous amateurs have dropped only one point in their last five games,

SEQUEL TO, FATAL MOTOR

ACCIDENT

MACAO BROKER CHARGED WITH THEFT AND FRAUD

7.45 a.. Holy Communion in the Cathedral,

5.00 p.m. Evensong with Address by the Bishop.

5.30-7 p.m. Conference. Roll Call. Business:--

(a) Elect Secretary, Treasurer

and Auditor. (b) Rewive Annual · Report of

Executive Council. (c) Receive Annual Report of

the Church of England Trus teen (d) Receive Report on Financial Situation of Christ 'Church, Shameen,

(e) Adojit Budget for 1933, Discussion on "Church Extension

Following a motor accident along Jubilee Road on Sunday in which Young Wei Lai, a tencher of the Yeung Chung Girls' School, Chinese, described as a broker of Macro was charged before Mr. le Wynne Jobce at Central Magistracy It is hoped that members will yesterday with the theft by bailee make a point of being present both of a car belonging to Mr. Ng Chung at the Services and Business Ses Wo, a building contractor.

įsion.

Gregulach (Fawcus) Golden Miller (Leader) Coup de Chapeau (Wilson) Shaun Gollin (Mr. Cazalet)

·Remus (T. Morgan) Huicholloa (Mr. Ransom) Colliery Band (Hardy), Heartbreak Hill (O'Grady) Forbra (no jockey yet) Kellsboro Jack (Williams) Alpine Hut (Mr. Walwyn) Troublemaker (Mr. Laing) Coolinglagh (no Jockey got) Merriment TV (Lord Haddingtoning Delaselge (Moloney)

Trocadero (Comte de Beaumont) Egremont (Mr. Paret) Ballybrack (Mr. Elliott) Holmes (Benchenery

Southern-Hera (Isnac)

Annandale (D. Morgan) Thoras (Owen), Apostasy (Lyally

Society (Mr. Shakerley) Slater (no jockey yet)

Master Orange (Capt Palmer)

Near East (Robson)

Really Tre Mr. Furlong) (Continued ål foot of next (folumn)

Army Defeat Civil Service, Mirehouse won the toss and the Armas knocked up 182 against the weakened Civil Service attack. Reed left for home ourlier in the day and Richardsou had to deputise for Wood behind the sticks as the regular keeper was indisposed. Lt. Walker und Lt. Stocker opened to the bowling of Wallington and Randell and put on 77, before the Iattor was bowled after scoring-44 chiefly by shots to the on side and round to leg: Walker was missed at mild-on off Hawkins early on in his innings and Garthwaite was given a life by Richardson who failed to hold a catch at the wicket but with the total 1 short of the century. Walker

was Lb.w. | Skinner having just reached his 50. Capt. Willianis quickly got going but after making 18 was bowled by long hop from Simpson which he endeavoured to hit into Sang Lee's

to

in Kowloon Tong and Happy Val-timber'a yard, and shortly after- wards. Garthwaite was bowled by a introduced by the Bishop.

Major good ball from Randall.. Mackenzie defended stubbornly in making 21 but was missed at cover by Bebbington off a lost drive and the last 6 wickets fall for 34 runs. Barrow made a brilliant · high

He was also charged with obtain- The Executive Council recom- $1,000 by means of an alleged mends that the Budget for 1033 be forged choque at the American Ex-adopted as printed in the V.D.M.A. press Company,

Detective Inspector Murphy, who appeared for the prosecution asked for a week's formal remand which was scoordingly, granted.

Poleras Jack (Stott) Chaddsford (Holbs) Ruin (ne jockey" "yot): You Tell (no jocket yet) Bally Hanwood (McCann) Dusty Foot (Mr. Bostwick) Guiding Light Lord Homerton).

report.

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catch to dismiss Turner and held the ball with one hand off a hit which looked like going out of the ground. The Civil Service made n bad start as Barrow was clean bowl-. ed, without running, but Richardson sepred 3 boundaries in Mirehouse's hrat over and with Wallington took | the scoro to 38 before the latter

National Government-com- mixdities Inspection Conference is to be held in Nanking under the auspices of the Ministry of Indus was clean bowled by Garthwaite for tries on March 13, according to an 13. The outgoing batsman had been order received by Mr. Tsai Wa Chi, previously dropped off a dolly catch" director of the local Commercial when he spooned up a ball from Commodities Inspection Bureau, Wells who had displaced Mirehouse.

facing the fast bowler and gave?

who has been instructed to attend Evans was hever comfortable whon

the conference personally.

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wards attacked the bowling and scored most of his runs by off drives and square outs before falling a victim to Omal.b.w.. With 10 runs

still required Gittins missed a cath in the slips and the Craigengower fielding which is uanally very safe dropped away badly and a boundary bye gave the University victory by wickots. Omar bowled excellent- ly throughout to take 8 wickets for 43 runs but R. Lee had an off day. and banged down too many short balls.

Club Beat the Navy in Friendly,

Playing on the King's Park ground the H.K.0.C. knocked up 163 for 7 declared to which Fearce, contributed si in a very polished display and Mitchell scored 13 be- fore being run out.

Beek and Divett were 'chiefly re-, sponsible for the dismissed of the Navy for exactly 100 runs, the inst bowled taking 4 wickets for 33 and the latter 5 for 18 runs in overs. Sub-Lt. Larkin was the top scorer for the home side with a well play et 30.

Volunteers Beat Police. This match played on Sunday on the Police ground produced a glut of high scoring as over 500 runs were made in 4 hours for the loss of 12 wickets. The Police batted first and thanks to Alexander who knocked up a fine undefeated cen-

Bong Kong

SIR JOSEPH KEMP

Leaving H.K. To-day For Shanghai

RETURNING HOME VIA CANADA

His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Joseph Kemp, Kt., C.B.E., will be leaving by launch from Queen's Pier at 5.15 p.m. to-day and will be glad to see any friends who care to take that opportnuity of saying good-bye.

Sir Joseph is sailing on the Freal- dent Cleveland, which leaver at 1 8.1, on Saturday morning. He wilf sit to hear a case that is going before the Full Court there. The Chief Justice hopes to catch the Empress of Canada at Shanghai on March 27 and returns Home via America.

tury scored 213 for the loss of 7 wickets. The Volunteers, however, passed this score with 7 wickets in hand thanks to Harley who hit well for 86, Mackay 81 not out and Richardson 83.

P. ERRET.

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