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FIRST "WISDEN" |FAREWELL

OF SQUASH RACKETS

Match Play By Amr Bey

In editing the Arst Squash Rackets Annual Hubert F. Winter- Botham has not only done a great service to the game, but bus made

HOCKEY

ENCOUNTER

H.K.S.R.A. Defeat Punjab Regt.

SPLENDID MATCH

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A large crowd of Indian troops

a notable contribution to its some-gathered at the Marina around, what scant bibliography states the Chatham Road, yesterday after-

the same "Morning Post." At time, he has thrown out a chai- lenge in statistics that will in- trigue the keenest followera of the

noon to witness a farewell hockey matca played between the 1/8th Punjab Regiment, who are leaving for india next month, and the

Hong Kong Singapore Brigade, Royal Artillery. A splendid match resulted in a win for the Brigade by one goal to rill.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1936.

MISS WETHERED WINS

Máiss

AGAIN

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Great Golf Played By Woman Pro.

done it, of hook-as almost to bring tears to the eyes. The 18th ought to

has Wethered again for the eighth time, nor does there seem any reason why

she should not, under another name, do it to all eternity.

She is one of the few golfers- and no higher compilment can be can win withou. paid her to playing well, and in point of co., prosaic fact she was far from be- j ing at her best recently. Of course she made many fine shots, but the carne as near to having the "itters" on the green as a there and were moments when her innumer-

prema golfer can,

Mrs. Winkle, to bury their heads able friends telt disposed, Ike the sofa, cushions and groan dismally. If these pear unchivalrous they are only intended as tribute to her passing greatness.

remarks ap-

Fir-

game, who will be more than a minds and little exercised in memories to find something in the way of records that has escaped

Lieut-Col. J. C. Brewer, Officer the vigilance of the Editorial eye.

Commanding. 1/8th "Punjab Re- It is thus, with the suspicion of a twinkle in his eye, that he invites giment, and Lieut-Col. D. C. Wi- questions on the game, having en-son, Officer Commanding. HKS.- trenched himself so very securely RA, were present as well as behind his barricade of facts and number of British and Indian of

neers of both Regiments. figures.

The game was refereed by Ma- and Lieut. jor M.H.A Campbell N. W. Metcalfe. Exchanges

fairly during the first half with both

Her partner, T. Coke, quitted sides pressing alternately. Garth-

himself on the whole like a man: walte did a lot of useful work in

he had more to do than he had the Brigade's forward Hae, com- bining well with Khuda Bux, who expected and did not fall. It he The was outshone by the man on the a speedy right wing

however, other side, so would many a more frequency of offsides. prevented movements from ma-experienced " golfer. G. J. terialising. Mohammed Afsal pro- son was magnificent. He made, to far as I saw. just one bad shot in two mounds; he was full of are and courage and "equal to either I never saw a braver fortune." bit of golf, writes a correspondent, Misa Wilkins stuck to it and never gave in, but she is a golfer who has to rely a great deal on her putter. and that treacherous The second half produced ex- friend forsock her. A malevolent citing play with the Brigade early fate gave her all the putting to do on the attack Tara Singh and and she could not quite do it. As Garthwaite both went close with Mr. Michael Finsbury would say. their efforts but the splendid "It's a thing that might happen clearance work of Khan Bahadur and Tak Mohammed saved many critical situations in front of the for Punjab's

Pressing

The Annual is admirably ba- lanced, with pictures and articles from the frontispiece of H.M. the of the King as the first Parron Squar1 Rackets Association, and a message of goodwill from H.R.H the Duke of Kent, Patron of the Squash Rackets Professionals' As- sociation to the exhaustive direc- tory of courts and players at the end. In its 240 odd pages are "articles by Charles Read on "How to Achieve Proficiency in Squash Rackets." by F. D. Amr Bey on "The Psychology of Match Play." on Court Construction by A. W. D. Reld. F.R.LB.A., and on "My Most Memorable Matches." by that happy warrior of aquash. Captain Victor Cazalet, M.P.

THE ONE OMISSION

ex-

In view of the important in- fluence that the professional must obviously have on the future of a game like Squash, one notices the absence of any contribution on the teaching of the game by one of leading professional ponents, surely a vital subject at a mpment when people are flock- ing to the hundreds of new courts anxious and eager to learn the rudiments of a game in which a selftaught player to-day stands

But

little chance.

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ved' an

able leader in the Pun- jab's attack while Walker, on the right wing. was always a source of danger to the Brigade defence when he was in possession of the ball. He sent in fine centres which were not made the most of.

EXCITING PLAY

citadel.

about ten minutes, the Brigade eventually forced a corner from which Tara Singh found, the net amid much cheering from the Bri gade's supporters. The Punjabs retaliated and the Brigade goal- This point is unwittingly" em-keeper. Mohammed

Fazil was phasised by the Amr Bey in his given a busy time. Genders miss- nstructive essay on the "Psychoed a splendid opportunity of scor- logy of Match Play," who marks ing when well placed. Receiving the path to championship honours with three milestones:

((1) The knowledge of how the ball should be hit...

(2) The knowledge of where to hit it at the right moment and as far away from his opponen't as possible

(3) The intuitive sense that tells the player why this or that shot should be produced at any special moment.....

It will be observed how much one is dependent upon the profession- al for the ability to knowledge into practice.

put such

The Amr Bey emphasises, how- ever, that, having,been thoroughly grounded in the rudiments of the of winning game, the secret matches les hidden in the word "psychology" because it is the

a pass from Walker, Genders, with only the custodian to beat, missed completely with his hit and the ball went astray, The Anal whistle came with the Brigade winners of an excellent encounter.

INDIAN CRICKET TOUR ECHO

Action Against Amarnatlı Too Drastic

Bombay, Nov. 17.

Ander-

te anybody." and her cheerfulness arid pluck were beyond prave.

THE FIRST ROUND It must be said in no disrespect- ful spirit to Miss Wiking and An- was beyond doubt derson (who the hero of the morning's play" that Miss Wethered and her part- ner ought to have had the match nearly won at the end of six holes. They were playing really well up to the green, whereas their adver- saries were scrambling and scrap- ing, but on the green, they could not clinch it. They won the first in a good 4. and ought to have won the second, but Coke "was very, very short with his approach

The third

haved Was phatt through a really beautiful Ettle pitch by Miss Wilkins, and then in the fourth Miss Wethered went. a vulgar expression be permis- sible, "of the Beep end," banged down hill at the hole from four or Ave yards, ran far out of holing. and was not unfortunate to escape with a half in 4 when a 3 would have won.

At the fifth Miss Wilkins, who was at this point rather weak and slicy, was deep in heather, and It is understood that the special Miss Wethered and" her partner committee which was appointed to took three eminently sound putts mental attitude, much more than 'nquire into the causes of sending and yet wan the hole to be two up. back home the Test cricketer That ought to have steadied Amarnath during the Indian tour them, but it seemed rather to de- in England, while not exonerating moralize them" and · I Amarnath, holds that the action taken against him by the captain and manager was too drastic and affected the morale of the whole

he

team.- Reuter-

never

the physical one, which plays so great part "Personally."

a says, "I go so far is to say that matches are won more often. by the brain than by the number of strokes which a man has at his command."

and After proving this point quoting examples, one of whom is that great stylist, W. D. McPher ̈son, who is making a welcome re- appearance in serious squash thia season, the Amr. Bey explodes the fallacy that the all-important hod of scoring, and the height of match-play temperament

the American tell-tale, which I "heaven-sent gift." "I say deli-rear will not find such berately that it is nothing more here. He supports his suggestions The eighth was ignobly halved

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than training one's mind in such a way as to be able to sum up orte's opponent's strong and weak points quickly and to have the, right shot ready for any crisis.**

- ANALYSIS OF TACTICS

thought to use ao disrespectiul a verb as to. Miss Wethered Both ladies missed short putts at the sixth: Miss Wethered cut her tee shot to the seventh, and Miss: W11- Win kins holed a nice little putt and get down to one. It was. In fact the only she did hole all the morning, and one's heart bled for a usually admirable putter, faced with a series of putts of unplea- sant length and unable to get one favour of them in.

others which make concessions to the American bai. American met-

on the method of scoring by in five, but at the ninth Anderson quoting the example of the Bath played a lovely second almost Club Cup authorities in going brushing the edge of the good all back to three games from ave, the way, Coke fuffed his second, and it his inferences are open to and that was all square, mira- question, his criticism of the step culously enough. Two halves fol- is assuredly well-founded, as is his lowed in 3 and 6 respectively, and His analysis of tactics is just as timely exhortation on the preser-then Coke drove into a wood, the Lucisive and might be read with vation of the high standard of ball was deemed unplayable, Misa equal benefit by players of other chivalry in the game, directed Wethered took a long, unavailing against those who persist in "get-walk back to the tes, and Mians ting in the way."

games than squash, although there is no lack of particularisa- tion in squash's finer points. For instance, who will not admit the claim that "strangely enough it is not always realised that two consecutive winners must be made before you can score a point

A HELPFUL SUGGESTION In "Prospect and Retrospect the Editor discusses impartially the difficulties attending the ef- forts pow in progress to interna tionalise the game. I regard as

RISE OF WOMEN'S

Wilkins and Anderson were one up. Both ladles were bunkered at the 13th, and Miss Wethered's, re- The Rise of Women's Squash" is verentially be it said was far the ably reviewed by Mrs. Bryan wone shot of the two, bist with Wolle, and there is a women's sec- her genius for a tremendous tion of records a Who's Who thrust, which cannot be latent for (men and women), and American leng, she holed a vast putt and

squared the match, statistics in full

I feel that we shall all agree with Mr. Winterbotham when he says in opening his preface that No apology la needed for the

his most helpful suggestion that appearance of the Squash Rackets commending the adoption by this Annual All that is needed is country of the American doubles modest 58. (Eyre and Sports

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are woode).

She rapped another good one in with a vindictive snap at the 14h. and then Core proceeded to hole three good ones, one after the other Result: Mas Wethered two up despite a second of Anderson's to the 17th which was se magni- Acent-played with the ritit shade

have gone the other way, but poor

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M.C.C. TEAM BEATEN

What People Are Saying

Ir the force of an army is used for national aggression or acquisi-

"Efcient salesmanship alone i not enough, to guarantee pro-

Last Minute Decision on or self-assertion, it is wrong. sperity." The Duke of Kent.

In Sydney

Sydney, Nov. 17. New South Wales "won a minute from time, tnficting on the M.C.O. the first defeat of the tour, They won by 135 runs, the visitors being all dismissed for 911 in their second N.S.W. 273 and 326; M.C.C. 153 and 311. innings,

O'Reilly took five wickets for 67, the last four wickets falling to

Mias Wukins missed yet another putt of that devilish length which dogged her, and Miss Wethered and Coke went to lunch, not un-Law. decisions. luckily, two up.

The scores. not very impressive nor very veracious, wère:- Miss Wethered and Coke"

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Hammond scored 91 and Leyland 78, the partnership between them for the fourth wicket yielding 131 runs in nearly three hours. Ham- 'mond in going out two yards was easily stumped with the total score at 305, and his own score at 91. He hit eleven boundaries.

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BAIL DISLODGED Leyland's off bail was knocked off. Not knowing that the ball had bit the stumps, the ball was re- placed and everybody was most

was raised as a sign that the bats- surprised when the umpire's hand man was out Leyland had eight fours in his score of 78.---

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"Walle human nature endures, gold will remain the true standard of material value.”— Mr. Sidney

ISOLATION

If it is used for the defence of the people it is right."The Arch- bishop of Canterbury.

"We must regard re-armament | Howard." as a grim necessity, forced on this { for the present"-The Bishop of

"We must follow a policy exclu- Wakefield.

the present turbulence, sively and entirely Belginn. That anxiety and disquiet, it is obviously policy should aim resolutely at our primary duty to defend qur | placing us outside any disputes of own country and everything that our neighbours."—The King of the we stand for."--Sir Robert Horne, Belgians. M.P.

The Services must work to- gether if waste, Inemciency and fallure are to be avoided."Sir

Samuel Hoare.

"The need of the moment in in- not good ternational affairs is ideas, but persistence in forcing them into action."-Lord Allen.

"Our watchword is still 'Guhs Instead of 'Butter.". Every addi- tional gun, tank and aeroplane is a guarantee to the German mother that her children will not be mur- dered in a disastrous war."-Hetr Rudoff Hess (Germany).

"We will let the men of Moscow arrange their own home as they wish, but we will protect the holy places of Europe."Dr. Rosenberg (Germany).

"Spain is called upon to play a leading role in international poll

Our isolation was artificial 'end."—General

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ties. and Franco (Spain)..

now

HEALTH " "The real foundation of a heal- thier and fitter Britam must be a child population, healthy, sound. properly nourished and developed.” -Sir Kingsley Wood.

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"The problem of rearing a fit, race transcends in importance all other domestic. questions."-Lord Dawson.

"To create good citizens out of muddled minds and muddled bodies and the two go together- Is possible."—Dr. L. P. Jacks,

Out: 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5 Home: 3, 6, 7, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 5 Miss Wilkins and Anderson

Out: 5, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5, 3, 5, 4 Home: 3, 6, 5. 4. 5. 8. 5, 4, 5

A COUNTER-ATTACK Anderson was soon attacking in the second round, and with a fine chip laid stone dead out of the rough won the second hole in 4. Two good halves. and then the fifth drive again beat Miss WI- kins, and that was two up to Miss Wethered. Two more good halves and then a sudden crash. Coke

Length told its tale at the 11th.

and could not dense hay, at the

hole 疯 putt amid sympathetic out of practice

It was a slightly hooked into

and the 12th rather unkindly rub- cheers after Miss Wethered had reach the hole. eighth, and Miss Wethered into which Miss Wethered won in 5

drab ending to a match that had stabbed and missed; but that was her old, accustomed bunker at the

never had quite the right thrili. ninth. All square. and more ex-bed it in. Miss Wilkins and her

had apparently all the the last dicker. Miss Wethered

won the 14th and 15th, the latter The scores were:--- Wilkins had an eight-foot pult best of the hole when Coke, who

had driven into a juvenile tree. without having to hole out, and Miss Wethered and Coke. citing things to come, for Miss partner

other made terrific amends by laying the end came at the 16th, C. i had a six-foot putt for the match; for a 2 and one up at the 10th. she had hooked all the ones, off the heel of her club as full mashie shot stone dead-and Miks Wilkins

and missed Poor Anderson had been longing for a putt, all day great could not hole at her fatal length thought, but she just missed this once again poor one on the right, and a

At the 13th Miss Wilkins did and never got one; now he was chance was gone.

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Out: 4. 5. 4, 3, 5, 4, 3, 7, 5 Home: 3, 5, 4. 4. 4. 5. 4 Miss Wilkins and Anderson.

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