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THURSDAY, MARCH, 16, 1939.

** In the World of Sports

TENNIS TOURNEY

TEDDY FINCHER'S EASY WIN OVER PAUL KONG

Ex Davis-Cupper Inconsistent But Spectacular At Times

"(By "TAC")

THOSE WHO EXPECTED A KEEN FIGHT BETWEEN E. C. FINCHER AND PAUL KONG, both veterans of the local tennis"

Open tennis courts, in their second round ile in the Colony championships at the Hongkong Cricket Club ground yesterday, were disappointed, Fincher winning much easier than had been anticipated.

For all that, the two sets of 6-2, 6-4 produced some good tennis and Kong did not by any means always emerge second not consistent enough. best from the keen rallies. But he was and, more important, his stamina was below that of Fincher's- this had a great deal more to do with the result than probably most people realised.

The loser started off in a man, ner which indicated that he in- tended to put everything into an effort to gain an carly ascendancy. He lost the first two games, how- ever, and though he pulled Fincher back to 2-2, the latter broke through his service in the Afth game, held his own in the next,

to change and Kong had tactics.

his

"He lapsed into the defensive but it was no good and Fincher went out at 6-2.

The early part of the second set saw a much tighter game and Kong Jed 1-0. 2-1 and 3-2. He won the fifth, game after being down 15-40 On his own service Fincher levelled the score at 3-3 and then broke through, Kong's for 4-3.

PAUL KONG

The latter was not quite done for yet, and returned the compli-ference. however, and he won the ment to make the score 4-4 Fin- next two points for game, set and clier again broke through in the ninth game and the end looked probable.

match.

SPORTS NOTES AND VIEWS

M.C.C.'s Magnificent Test Showing

(By "Commentator")

It reports that the Final Test match between England and South" Airica, which began at Durban on March 3, has been abandoned, are correct, a position unprecedented in the history of Test Cricket will have been created. At the time of writing (5 p.m. Wednesday)

on

the position is not at all clear. According to an announcement ovel the alt late on Tuesday night, tre match was abandoned, but no

has been confirmation

received. Reuter's reporting that they have had no further information be- yond the tact that rain stopped resumption after the tea interval. on Tuesday with the M.C.C. score at 654 for five wickets. It really hardly seems conceivable that a est match, with the rubber de- pending on it, can have so been abandoned. England needs only 12 runs more to win, a number which should take the side not much longer than an hour to get. The reason advanced for this re- that the ported abandonment is M.C.C. side have to catch their return boat for Home. This does not strike me as a very probable. reason, from this angle if from no other: steamers have been held up for hours for MC.C. and other touring cricket sides tlan one previous occasion!

on more

the

As for the match itself, the M.C.C. tourists have unquestion- with ably covered themselves glory and carved for themselves

niche in an extra-special anuals of Test cricket As will be remembered (the match has gone on for so long that it is almost a GEORGE CHOA'S EASY WIN

teat of memory) they were set George Choa made short work of cas runs to get for victory in the A last "thrill" was provided in G. Gan, winning with the loss fourth innings. Isis safe to say the tenth and final game when.of only one game. This match was that no follower of cricket would leading 40-30 on service. Fincher far too one-sided to be interesting have taken odds of even a hundred served a double. It made no dif-ị

On another court A. Crawford. to une against their

doing it coming Kowloɑn Cricket Club play- And those would have been barely odds. Their achievement. er. beat Pang 01-lam by scores fair

of 8-4 8-2. There was more in the therefore, of getting to within 42

ADVERTISEMENTS game than the scores would show, runs of this total at the time of

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Hongkong Skeet Shooting

Enthusiasts Meet

Skeet shooting enthusiasts of Hongkong recently held their

MACAO JOCKEY CLUB

"SPOTTY" PEREIRA"

RETURNS

After an absence of about two months in Shanghai, A.P. ("Spotty.") Pereira, Club de

1939 prize meeting at Mr. Wong Bor's Bkees ground. Gin Drink-Programme For April Recreio all-round sportsman.

ers' Bay, when the Cup was won by Lt. Ashby, of the Hongkong Volunteer Force, with scares of 18. 17, 20, 25, the latter being the coveted. " possiblė”—a very good performance Indeed.

Those who took part were:-Surg.-Lt. Macdonald, R.N.. Ideut. Dutin. R.N.. Lieut. Tolson, R.N., Lleut Ashby, H.K.N.V.F.. Lieut. Bateman, H.K.N.V.F., Lieut. Lemon, H.M.S. Eagle, Mr. H. Watson, H.K.V.D.F., Mr. G. L. Oliphant, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and Capt. Newton, Middlesex Regt.

So that all should get a prize, a "Wapenshaw" was declared. Mr. Wong Bor presented, a silver cup for the highest score over 100 cartridges and a silver spoon on handicap.

Emulating the performance of Lt-Comdr. Studholme, R.N., in 1938, of scoring the coveted "possible," Lt. Ashby was in fine. form throughout, and deservedly won the Cup.

Left to right, back row.-Lt. Daffin. RN.. Lt. Bateman, H.K.N.V.F.. Lt. Tolson, R.N. Sitting.-E. G. L. Oliphant, HK. and S. Bank, Surg-Lt. Macdonald, R.N., Capt. Newton, 1st Middlesex Regt., Lt. Ashby, H.K.N.V.F., Lt. Lemon, H.MLS. Eagle. Reclining-The "Staff."

TRAINING GALLOPS

The following times were clocked during the morning 'gallops at the Race Course yesterday:-

3rd 4th Dis 1st 2nd

5th Last tance Qr. Qr. QJ. Qr. QI. Qr.

Centre Court

Devonian

Oak Bay

Ruby Star and "Rising

Star

Kut Cheong

Green Bay and Heddon, 1 King's Privilege

Criffet

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Red Feather

Strathcarrick

the loser putting up quite a useful writing, of course) with still five resistance. Crawford's work at the wickets to go, including those of net was spectacular, and« be was two very fine ́ batamen, is indeed not afraid to go up at the slight an amazing one. The score sheet est opportunity.

thus far. reads like a cricketer's Lim Thiam-tet, the newcomer dream: Hutton 55. Gibb 120, Edrich from the Straits, who has been 219, Hammond 140, Paynter 75. THE FIRST EXTRA RACE

making a consistently good show-rames and B. B. Valentine MEETING will be held (wea ing in the tournament, disposed of not out with 17 and 4 respectively. ther permitting) at HAPPY Lee Tue-wing in good style, though Record after record has, of course. VALLEY on SATURDAY, 18th the latter gave plenty of night. He tumbled in the course of this re- Innings. The highest March, 1939, commencing it meets Teddy Fincher in the next narkable

round. when some real indication fourth innings total in a Test, the as to his quality will be given, Eighest fourth innings total fr aby first-class match, the record Only singles matches were play-scure for England in Tests versus ed yesterday and scores follow:-

E. C. Flacher beat Paul Kong 6-2, 6-4.

2.00 p.m.

The first Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge. will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each meeting in such a manner as to

be readily identified.

Badges admitting Non-Mem,

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Scores

Lim Thiam-iet beat Lee Xue- -wing 6-3, 6-3,

George Choa beat H. G. Gan 6-1, 6-0.

A Crawford beat Pang 01- lam 6-4, 6-2.

South Africa, the highest indivi dual score In a fourth innings. te highest partnership for the second wicket in England-South Africa matches, or for any wicket in such games-ali, went by the board.

The greatest individual triumph.. was that of young Edrich," of late. described in certain papers s

bers to the Members' Enclosure SPORTING FIXTURES "the biggest Test failure in years.

arid Club Rooms at

$5.00

TO-DAY

for Gentlemen and $3.08 BRIDGE - YMCA

His innings must -be. ranked amongst those of the truly great. Batting for 438 minutes, he gave qo" chance," his first slip being his

CR both

Women's Section Bridge and Mahjong Competitive Games, 10 a.m. the MEETINGS. Victoria Chess Club, last: Beautiful driving

Gloucester Hotel. 5 p.m.; Kowloon Chess Club, at Peninsula Hotel, 5.30 p.m.

for Ladies (Both including tax) are.. obtainable "through SECRETARY upon the per- at sonal or written application of a Member, such Member to be! responsible for all visitors intre. duced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.

1st!

The Secretary's Office, floor, Exchange Building. (Tel. }| 27794) will close at 12 NOON,

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

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admision to the 13 $1.00 Public Enclosure including Tax, for all PersoNS, including Ladies, and is payable

at the Gate Soldiers and Sailors

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(Caroline

sides of the wicket. particularly to the on, teatured his brilliant Gisplay, which included 25 four's.

TENNIS Colony Championships. Gibb, one of the best University Singles. O. Rumiahn v. I. M. A. bats of all time, and Walter Ham- must also have battes Razack: Tsui Wal-put-y. Chanpond

magnificently, for, though no, par- Chi-keung: Tsol Ping-fan Chan Kam-moon; Teul Yan-pui ular mention has been made in v. Wan Tze-sam; B. Szeto v. J.messages received referring to the cracking of the wicket, it is im- W. Leonard. FOOTBALL-South China" "A" possible that after the colossal number cf nearly 1,400 runs had South China

been made on it in three innings, Hill), 5 p.m.

it would still be good for, the TO-MORROW

fourth knock. Whether the match ATHLETICS. —— University Heats has been abandoned,

or whether (Pokfulam).

England will be allowed to go on HADMINTON.-Colony Champion.

ships, at Taikoo, M. A. Oliveira to score the greatest victory in the bistory of cricket, will be known and LA. Carvalho v.-L. Sung,

time this is in print and T. F. Yong. 8 p.m.; J. 8. Ho by the and E. S, Ho v. C. Au and F. Koh Whichever it is there can be no 8.30 p.m.: Y. M. C. A. Badminton, denying that the moral victory

Championships.

belongs to the, M.G.C. and that Hammond and his merry men are serving, of unstinted praise for the great show they have put up.

EASTERN DRAW

in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.m. TENNIS ---Colony

Doubles, Major F. C. Nottingham and Capt. R. B. Lecky v. L. D. C. Misra and Lt. 8. M. Afzal; 8. A Gray and G. 0. Burnett 7. A. V. Gosang and J. J. Remedios or In a First Division League foot W. Ehing and E. U. Fincher.

bull match played on the Club | SWIMMING. --- Mixed Swimming. ground yesterday afternoon, Eas

In European YMCA, Evim- tern and Kwong Wah drew neither 210ming Pool, 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 13th March, 1939.

side scoring.

Boolat Bay

Coronation Day National Victory New Bedford Blue Diamond The Leopard Magog Milicaye Tampa Bay

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Meeting

1. The Rainton Handicap, Win- ner $150. Second $75. Third $50. For China Ponies Subscription Ponies of this Club of any season. Winners of two or more races since 1st January, 1938 and Subscrip- tion Griffins of the Hongkong

To be rid Jockey Club, barred. den by Jockeys who have not won tal races anywhere at any time. No

от Whips

Spurt allowed, Entrance $5, Six Furlongs.

Third

2. The Highfeld Handicap. Win-

$175. Second $75. For China Ponies classified

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returned to the Colony last week. His return is most op-" partune for his club, which

due

to meet Hongkong Cricket Club in their bir cricket match on Saturday. One of the steadiest, and at limes most dangerous bowlers playing locally, Pereira's ser- vices "should be invaluable, to them.

ALEX BOISSEREE TO WED

Mr. Alexi "Boisseree. former

| Shanghailander and prominent

by the Hongkong Jockey Club sportsman, is to be married in as "E" class. Jockey allowance, Manila on March 19 to Miss Vir- Entrance $5. One Mile.

ginia Betts, the beautiful dark- 3. The Bendigo Handicap $200. eyed daughter of Mr. Arlington Second $100. Third $75. For

China: Ponies, Subscription Grif- Province.

Betts, former Governor of Albay

Bus of the Hongkong Jockey

Mr. Boisseree, since going to Club of this Season that have

Manila, has maintained the re- started and have not won. Jockey putation he won on Shanghai foot- allowance. . Entrance $5. Six ball felds and recently represented Furlongs

Manlia in ·Ar interport series against Hongkong.

4. The Fulwell Handicap. Win- ner $200, Second $100. Taird $75. For China Fonles classified

His wedding will take place at the Archbishop's Palace. Only re- by the Hongkong Jockey Clublatives and few friends' have been

allowance invited.

as "D" class. Jockey

Entrance $5. Six Furlongs.

5. The Governor's Cup. Win-

ner $150 Second $75. Third $50.

A Cup Presented by Hig Ex-

COLLEEN WINS

Collen. (Rev. E. D'A. Staunton) cellency, Dr. Arthur Tamag won the Sweepstake race of the nini de Sousa Barbosa, Governor Royal Hongkong Yacht Club sailed of Macao

Detailed re-

Colleen

..

A Handicap for China yesterday afternoon. Ponles. A Forced Entry of all sults were as follows: Subscription Ponies of this: Club entered for this. Meeting. To be won twice in succession by a pony or ponies belonging to same Owner OY owners. scription Grfinns of the Hong- kong Jockey Club, barred. Jockey allowance. Entrance $4, One

the Sub-

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Finished Corr. Pos. 16.35.58 16.35.58 (Rev. E. D'A. Staunton). Nereid II..... 17.06.29 18.59.11 10

(Lt. J. C. Meyrick, R.N.). Isabel ... 16.59.06 · 14.51.48

(Mrs. T. M. Morres), Redshank 16.55.05 16.47,47

(Miss M. Whitham), Kittiwake. 17.00.30 18.53.12

(Miss P. M. King). Painted Lady 16.57.49 16.50.21

(Capt. M. T. L. Wilkinson), La Linda 16.54.20 15:47.02

(Comdr. "ER. B. H. Johnstone). per i real

6. The Trial Belling Flate. Winner $175. Second $75. Third $50. A selling race for all Sub- scription Griffins of the Hong-

this kong Jockey Club of

Sea- If entered to be sold for

SONA

$150 weight for inches 25 son, If entered to be sold for allowed 10 Ibs, Jockey allowance. Entrance $5. One Mile.

.......... 18.51.03 16.43.45 (Major J. E. Dobbs),

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Stella 17.05.57 16.53.364 9

(Mr. I. S. Girling).

N. B. Entries of any race will Robens ....... 17.01.50 18.51.29 8

be divided into two Sections at the

(Lt. Stuckey, N.R.),

discretion of the Stewards pro- Gull, D.N.F.

Winning Jockey as

Souvenir the programme, a Special $i Cash conducted. The

of this Meeting. Scoring to be Sweep is being

as follows-Win, 5 points! Second cost of a book is $9, while 2 points: Third, 1 point.

through ticket including a" chance."

ST Thursday, on the "Governor's Cup" is on

per set, both are obtainable" in

In connection with the "Gov- the Club's office, 2nd Boor, Glou- ernor's Cup," the 5th Race

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