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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1938.

2 In the World of Sports

BROMWICH NEXT WORLD

TENNIS CHAMPION

Successor To Budge On

Performances, But Not In Calibre

Who will assume the crown of Donald Budge, world tennis champion, now that he has turned professional?

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On the performances of the past year Australian John Brom- wich seems the logical successor, but he cannot be named with any great confidence, writes a sports correspondent.

Bromwich Saffered several surprisé defeats on the last tour,

could losing to Yamagishi, Nakano and Mako. Any player

Cali against Mako does not loom as a world champion pl. Budge's class.

Unfortunately Bromwich may not "be a competitor in the next Wimbledon tournament, as. It seems certain that Aus- tralla will again make ber Davis Cup challenge in the American zone.

In the absence of the Australians Riggs or another of the leading Americans should win the Wimble- don event, and Bromwich would have his opportunity against the winner both In the challenge i "ound of the Davis Cup and in the United States national singles championship.

With Budge out of the way, Australia seems likely at last to regain the Davis Cup, although we cannot lose sight of the fact that Riggs is capable of further im- provement, and could quite easily win both his singles rubbers, while the Americans may also build up stronger doubles combination

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than Budge and Mako.

to, and the names of those players [ who Are inclined to commit breaches should be circulated among the respective State associa- tons so that they can be closely watched.

TILDEN GREATEST · Now that Budge has turned professional. the time seems opportune to discuss how he measures up with players like Tilden, Vines, and Perry. On my observations of the play- ers concerned I would rank them In the following order:-

TILDEN BUDGE

VINES PERRY

IF £10,000-er BREAKS

A LEG

When and how will this £10,000 transfer, racket burst?

I

was speaking to a very famous international the other day, writes x Hömë correspon- dent. Like most of us he was disgusted with the trend of recent. signings,

"There's only one thing which will stop it." he said. "One of these days à club will pay £10,000 for a player and the first time out he'll break his ter."

That may not solut the problem but it will act as a deterrent.

CHARITY SOCCER

MATCHES

CANDID CAMERA AT THE RACES

Spectators photographed at the Twelfth Extra Bace meeting held at Happy Valley. (Photo by Leica).

H.K.C.C. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY

SOUTH CHINA FOR SAIGON

As a result of the late entry of Portugal, the First Round (Semi-

The Hongkong Cricket Club Permission has been granted to Final of the "Sunday Herald" "In- ternational Charity Cup Competi- senior and junior teams will be South China Athletic Association in friendly cricket to visit Saigon and play the Sal- tion was re-drawn by the Manage-engaged

matches against the Army ment Committee as follows:-

on gon Football Association during Saturday afternoon, the seniors January. They must return to the ...DECEMBER 26

meeting on the Club ground and Colony before January 22. (Semi-Final)

the juniors at Sookunpoo.

The HK.C.C. 1st XI will be re- presented by the following:

PORTUGAL v. IRELÂND

Kowloon Ground; 3.30 p.m.)

DECEMBER 27 (First Round)

H. Owen Hughes (Capt.), A. C. L. Bowker, A. C, Beck, G. Longfield, T. A. Pearce, J. L. C. Pearce, J. L. Haley, L. D. Kobee, F. H. Stokes,

H. Fox and L. T. Ride. The Club junior team will be as follows:-

IINA V. SCOTLAND.

(Kowloon Ground, 3.30 p.m.) The winner of the China-Scot-J. land game will meet England on a Tilden, my mind. is the out-date to be announced later. standing player of all time, as he Should "China reach the final. a had full command of every shot in record amount for distribution to the game. Even when he had the Charity is expected, as China will misfortune to lose the top foint of be featured in three games. one of his angers he was able to adapt his stroking in such a man-

that his game

not did

Ceteriorate.

Budge's forehand is not as strong

ner

MUST OBSERVE RULES In view of the unfortunate foot- faulting incidents on the tour, „I was pleased to read H. Hopman's views that our leading players but his backhand drive down the as that of the other three players.

should be subjected to rigid en- forcemens of the rules by footfault line and his bigh backhand volley umpires during the coming major could not be surpassed. tournaments.

If existing rules are not chang- ed, and, this now seems unlikely, the present rules should be adhered

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I think Vines's service would be consistently more Severe

other than the

three, but Tilden's cannon-ball servire. which he only brought into operation when the occasion warranted, was possibly the

ADVERTISEMENT fastest the world has ever seen.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Although Ferry's stroking lacks the severity of the other three, his consistency and fleetness of foot bring him very close to them.

LADIES TENNIS

h TOURNEY

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HOCKEY VISIT

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TO MACAO

An Army Officers' dockey team will travel to Macao on Sunday next to play against a side repre- senting the Portuguese Colony The team has been chosen as follows:-

Lleut. Gibson (R. Scots); Lieut. Beaman (R.A.), and Lieut. Douglas (RE); Lt. Gudgeon (Middlesex), Lt. Hook R.A.) and Lt. Fargus (R. Scots): Capt. Mackenzie Kennedy (R. Scots), Lt. Holthes (Kumaon Rifles), Capt. Lawder (Kumon "i- fes), Lt. Patterson (R. Scots) and Capt. Masterton Smith (R. Scots). Umpire. Lt. Pirie!

"SUBS" DRAW

THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA! RACE MEETING will be held weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 17th counters in the Colony Ladies' riding test of the new batch of 1939. December, 1938, commencing at Doubles Championship

2.00 p.m.

The two Semi-Final Round ́en- |

Subscribers are notified that the

Subscription Griffins will take place played off to-day at the United at the Racecourse, on Sunday, De-

cember 18, at 7.30 am. Services Recreation Club, com-

will be

The Brit Bell will be rung at mencing at 3.30 p.m. The follow- 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will

ing is the programme:—

DOUBLES

(First Match)

Miss P. Anderson and Miss Yeung

be admitted to the Members' | Wat-bun v. Mrs. Williams' and Mrs.

(Second Match)

Enclosure. Such must be worn Chat Chun-chlu. throughout the duration of each meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

.for

Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. Skinner v. Mrs. O. Burnett and Miss Brad- bury.

The draw for the portes finally accepted by the Stewards will be held at the Administration Block, at the Stables on Monday, Decem- ber 19, at 5 pm.

-TO-DAY'S RUGBY

GAME

There will be a game of Rugby Football on the Club ground at

Badges admitting Non-Mem- Two semi-Anal round matches in Happy Valley at 4.45 p.m. to-day. bers to the Members' Enclosure the Ladies' Singles Championship when the Club A fifteen will play a and Club Rooms nt $5.00 will be held at UB.R.C. on Wednes- Navy side. The game will be re- day, December 21, also commen- fereed by Dr. J. A R. Selby. The Gentlemen and $3,00

cing at 4 p.m. for Ladies (Both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the per sonal or written application of -a

KOWLOON WIN

In

Club side has been selected as follows:--

H. F. Hopkins, K. A. Munro, D. Hynes, J. Hutchison, D. L, Bosan-

a scrappy football match quet, G. S. Wlison, J. Redman, W. played on the Kowloon F.C, ground Stoker, J. S. Dinnett (Captain), J. Member, such Member to be yesterday afternoon, the Kowloon C. Mominick. P. W. Burton, G. M. responsible for all visitors Intro-Football Club defeated the YMCA. Maris, T. H. Pratt, W. A. Johnson duced by him, and for Payment by three goals to two.

and G. L. Eastgate. of All Chits, &c.

The Secretary's Office, 1st Boor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 NOON.

Tifins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No 1 Boy (Telephone 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Pabllc Enclosure in $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors į In Uniform are admitted Hel

Price.

Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 12th Dec., 1938.

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Sporting Fixtures

TO-DAY

BADMINTON.-9, and 8. Home 'v.,

St. John's.; St. Andrew's "A" v. V.R.C.: Kowloon Tong "B". Recrelo; Y.M.C.A. Women's Bec-i tion Badminton, in the West "Lounge, All Day and 8.30 p.m. BILLIARDS and Snooker-Army

Championship, 8:30 pm. BOWLS-His Excellency The Gov-

ernor's Team v. Civil Service Cricket Club, at · Göğernment" Houe, 3 p.m.

TO-MORROW

BADMINTON;-YMCA. Badmin- ton. in the West Lounge, 8.30

1.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16 BRIDGE—YMCA, Women's Bec-

tion Bridge Class, 10 a.m. MEETINGS-Annual, of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, in the Board Room of Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., 6.30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

HUNTING.Kwangti Häck Course, BOWLS-Hit Efcèlléliéy The Gov

4.45 DMI Add.

RUGBY-Club “A” v. % Mary ZV |--: (Club), 445 pm

ernor's Team v. Civil Service Oricket Club, at Government -House-3 pm

and

SHOOTING,--Weekly Bpoor and RACING Hongkong Jockey Club's Practice Bhoot (Kowloon City Thirteenth Extra Race Meeting, @Ranges), 2 pm.

PARAVELappy Valley, 1.30 Damm

Their League games during that period will be postponed and re- arranged during mid-week,

E. J. D. Lowe, S. J. Cooke, R. S W. Paterson, C. W. E. Bishop, G. E. R. Divett, D. 8. Robb, V. C. Bend and G. S. Lovett. Twelfth màn:- D. S. Blake,

THIRD ROUND

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DRAW FOR -

F.A. CUP

London, Dec. 13. The following is the draw for', the Third Round of the F.A. Cup:-

NEW SHOOTING

RECORD

Cesar Jayme of the University of the Philippines on November 24 shattered the Far Eastern Olym- plc 22 calibre rife record and in- nexed the 1938-1939 open national rifte champlonship from a strong Sheffield Wed. v. Folkestone or field at the Santolan ranges of the Yeovil and Potters.

National EMe And Pistol Associa- ton. His uggregate score was 395, two points better than Roy Dixon's Far Eastern Olymple mark of 393. With good shooting light and not much wind, the UP's crack shot Wal-emerged victor from a powerful

West Bromwich v. Manchester U. Portsmouth v. Lincoln.. Brentford v. Newcastle. Southport v. Doncaster, Liverpool v. Luton. Barnsley v. Stockport or thamstow Ave,

Chester or Hur v. Coventry. York v. Millwall. Derby v Everton. Blackburn v. Swansea. Chelsea v Arsenal. Sunderland v. Plymouth.. Aston Villa v. Ipswich. Leeds v. Bournemouth. Newport v. Walsall. Queen's P.R. v. West Ham. Leicester v. Stoke. Runcorn v. Preston N.E. Tottenham v. Watford.

Chelmsford v. Southampton. Cardit v. Charlton.

Norwich v. Manchester C. "Birmingham v. Halifax or Mans- field,

Chesterfeld v. Southend. Huddersfield v. Notts Forest. Wolverhampton v. Bradford. Fulham v. Bury. Blackpool v. Sheffield V. Middlesbro' v. Bolton. Grimsby v. Tranmere. Notts County v. Burnley.

-Reuter.

¡ field af shooters which included such favourites as Roy Dixon, and T. P. Highsmith of Baguio, Delfin Jaranilla, Jr. Felix Cortes and V. Baltazar of NRPA, Von Einseigel or the University of the Philippines and F. W. Casebeer of the U.. Navy. Competition

was close." Felix Cortes was second with a total of 391 points and Delan Jaranilla third with 300:

OXFORD'S WIN AT RUGGER

London, Dec. 13 Oxford University scored a rug- ger success yesterday, beating Trinity College, Dublin, by 13 points to three..........Renter.

The anual dinner of the Hong- kong Football Referees' Associa- tion will take place at the Hotel Cecil on Monday at 8 pm.

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