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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1939.

** In the World of Sports

EARDLEY WINS S'HAI BADMINTON TITLE

Mrs. Gresley New Champion In Ladies' Division

Shanghai, March 28.

Two Shanghai Badminton Association championships change ed hands, yesterday evening at the Country Club where, beinte a large crowd of spectators, Eardley beat Melse in the Men's the Ladies' Singles, and Mrs. Gresley defeated Miss Eardley in Singles, the lasers in both cases beini, last year's holders.

The final of the Whalley Shield also took place, resulting That in no change. Australia being the victor over Portugal. these changes in the titles did take place was not unexpected although it was not anticipated that, Mrs. Gresley would have such an easy victory over her opponent

H.K. CYCLING CLUB

Strenuous Trial For April 16

as under:

CORRESPONDENCE

LADIES SOFTBALL

LEAGUE

last few

Local Soccer ROYAL SCOTS BEAT Sporting

Fixtures

SATURDAX

22.

Senior Shield Final South China "A" v. Police

(Club, 4 p.m.) Referee:-Omar. Linesman-Goss and In. »

Junior Shield Final Middlesex v. Royal Scots

(Club 2:15 pm). Referee:--Stedman. Linesmen-Clarke and

ufte.

First Division

(Sookunpoo, 430 p.m.) Referee:-Adlam. Linesmen-Barretto and Somer-

ville.

SOUTH CHINA 'B'

In a First Division League. Cook- ball match played at Sookunpoo yesterday, the Royal Scots defeated

Fixtures

TO-DAY

South Chios "B" by three goala to BADMINTON.-Y. M. C. a. Bad-

minton. in the West Lounge, 10 one after leading 2-1 at the in- ! terval.

The first two goals were scored off penalty kicks, Bailey netting for the Royal Scots and Yeung Shul-

FOOTBALL-Malaya

Chinese Combined- Chinese (Caroline Hill). 5.15 p.m.

rick for: South China. Hunter SHOOTING-Weekly Spoon and brought the score to 2-1 before

Practice Shoot (Kowloon City), Hinch-the interval. Muuro scored the only

TENNIS.-Colony Championships. goal in the second half.

In a Second Division, League Open Singles. S. W. Liang v. Ho Football encounter,

Ka-121. South China

Open Doubles, Lim beat the Royal Scots by four goals, Thiam-tet and Stephen Wong v to ni

A. V. Gosano and J. J. Remedios.

TO-MORROW BRIDGE-Y. M C."A Women's Section Bridge' and Mahjong Competitive. Games, 10, a.m. MEETINGS.-Hongkong Badminton

Club, at 8 and 8. Home, 7 p.m...

Championships Olan Kan- moon v. Lee Wal-tong: 3. A. Rumjahn v. J. Tomlinson

MACAO FOOTBALL INTERPORT

Colouy Eleven For TENNIS Colang

[To the Editor, "The Hongkong Daily Press"] To Colony cyclists, what might Sir-Some time ago it was an- be regarded as the "Blue Ribbon nounced, that a prize would be of the Road." will be promoted by given to the most improved team, the Hongkong Cycling Club on in the local Ladies Softball League. Sunday, April 16, in the form of a As a fan who has seen most of 50 miles unpaced invitation Handi- the games, I am very interested to cap event, over the strenuous Kow-know if this has yet been decided loon Circuit course. Leading Colony by, the Softball Association.

Whilst having no doubt that the Royal Scots v. Kowloon riders have been selected and in- vited according to the talent dis- Committee deciding this question twelve will consider every detail, I would played during the past months' racing the Club's Com-ke to submit my selection.

The Panthers, starting from a mittee, having handicapped them

team of kids, have improved the

GOLF SUGGESTED The first of the Champion, Eardley got one point ahead, 12-11

H. A. G. Keates thandicap, owe most, and during the

given strong ship matches was between Meise, and three changes took place

AS TEAM GAME- In what prov-15 mins.), Geo. Cottrell (scratch), gumes have even Jatter winning without any score. and Eardley the

Speaking at a National Fitness 15-11, 15-7 Melse started off the ed to be the last service of the set. R. H. M'Dowell (scratch), Chan teams like the Recreto and the fell be Kwoon-tam (4 mins.), Chow Kai-Wildcats some very, anxious mo

18ments.

The great point in their meeting at Hull, Mr. Rous; the score with a single and the points a shot by Melse which remained at Meise one love for yond the black-line brought the kong (6 mins.). Ng Chúng six changes during which time points to 13-11 when Eardley ran mins.), Jogindar Singh (10 mins.). favour, in my opinion, is their im- secretary of the English Footbal

William Choy 10 mins.), Mul Pak-proved knowledge of the game and Association, said that he was

advocate of team games.

The following have been chosen both players were "settling down out

(11 mins), Leung Shul-fighting spirit.

"Golf has not developed in that to represent the Colony in the In- "FOLLOWER” The first four runs of the second chyen and testing each other's play.

direction," he said. "It is a good terport football game against then lost set saw Melse ahead with 3-1 bat kwong (13 mins.), M. L. O'Doherty Metse added another

game for the English middle-class. Macao at Macao, on Sunday April the his opponent changed this to 3-614 mins.). Chan Yeung-pang (18!" the service by smashing into

and To Yin-chung (18)

and for Scotsmen of all classes."

16. Eardley's smashes and with some nice work at the net and net.

Remarking that they were striv- SUNDAY'S RUN

Cheong Wing-choy (South Chins GOLF-Happy Valley v. Kowloon general play at this stage of the partly due to a very clever drop

ing to give a chance to youth of "A"; Chan Kwok-yee "(Police) and G. C. (Kowloon). game were somewhat erratic and shot by Melse which just wen

the country to play games and to c. Blackburn (Police): P. Honey- It was not until he was behind wrong.

play well (Navy), Bright (Middlesexi be coached and trained to at 1-5 that he really got the hang which was increased to 10-7 by day, cycling enjoyed a popular day Eardley, when he had the misfor the Colony, though attendance at tune to hit one of the rafters.ana on the Club's run was below stan team will play the Combined Chi- them well, particularly boys leav- and Parker (Police); Armstrongsschne

Rous suggested (Navy), D, Leonard (St. Joseph's), dard, due possibly to a last minute nese XI to-day at Caroline Hill ating school, Mr.

Hossack (Navy) and to Chan Tak-fal (South China. "B"). Thorburn little unfair a delay in starting time of the social 5.15 p.m. sharp and not 4 pm.

with an Ferrier (Police), and Lau Tan-man (Royal Scota). The Official Dinner will be held make a boy at school... run until 10.30 am. from the Al-

Team Manager and Assocation hambra Theatre. At Hawoche the at Kwong Chow Restaurant this aptitude for soccer play rugby, or (South China "A")."

Reserves: Hussain (St. Joseph's). Representative: Mr. W. E. Hollands. score Club overhauled another party evening and dress will be optional. vice versa.

of Chinese Y.M.C.A. game comprised victorcyclists ea route to Taipo. prints The Club continued to Talpo, and

next

Seven-all was reached

of it.

shuttle the He took over 2-5 and in the

service lost the service. The change, how brought the points up to 9-5 by ever, did not benefit Melse a long play onto his opponent's back deal hand and smashes.

Melse. stop-

a

three

to He did not add

his

bed the run with well-placed during the remainder of the drive and added

during as at 11-7 the ultimate which time he produced some ex- gained the necessary four cellent back-hand clearing shots. without the service changing.

REACH ADVANTAGE Eardley's extracrdinary long a. decided him reach gave advantage over Melse. The lat ter, however," gaye a good

himself and of

great

The latter half of the last set was not confined to smash- ing but consisted of quite a considerable amount of varfa- tion net work and drop shots were prominent bat in all of these, towards the close, Eard- driving well when the opportuni ley was definitely superior, twas offered and brought the score up to 11-10 in his favour.

count

ac-

was a

mis.1.

mins).

In spite of the weather on Sun-

joined the YM.CA. party at 2:45 p.m., at No. 6. Nam Tsing Street where all were guests of Miss Tang Kit-fong, who later conducted a hike to 3 pretty bathing pool: situated nearby Toyuentung village. south-west of Talpo.

Unlong has been arranged as the objective of next Sunday's "run which is scheduled to leave the Alhambra Theatre. Kowloon, at 9.30 Non-club members are ex- tended a cordial welcome.

LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP Mrs. Gresley defeated Miss Eara ley in two sets with the comfor-jam.

ADVERTISEMENT table margin of 11-4 and 11-6.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wes ther permitting) 'at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 8th and MONDAY, 10th April,' 1939, commencing at 12.30 p.m. on both days,

A

ог the

MORE DELAY IN usual TENNIS TOURNEY

remarkable feature of the contest was that Miss Eardley never, all events until the end "of second set. adopted her forceful tactics.

As far as could be seen

there

Good Doubles Game Down For To-Day

was no reason why she should not have brought her powerful smash. a stroke which has stood her so well in the past. into action. This Owing to the sodden state of young lady was on the defensive the ground yesterday. It was throughout, and for no apparent decided to postpone play in the reason.

tennis tournament. being held at)

That she was up against strong the Hongkong Cricket Club. Theref opponent cannot be denied. Mrs. was only one Opens game down Gresley possessca a very enviable for decision, however, the third The first Bell will be rung at back-hand stroke and is steady round singles te between Tsul 12.00 NOON, and the Tifin In-at the net added to which there Yun-pui and A. Crawford.

strong and generally sure terval will be after the second is a

race (1 p.m.) on both days,

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

The Opens programme for to- day consists of one singles and one AUSTRALIA BEATS PORTUGAL, doubles match. In the singles Bo Australia had, not a great deal Ka-lau, who best, Lai- Kowng-tsun No One without a badge will of dimculty in avercoming Por- after a close match on Monday. be admitted to the Members' tugal in the Whalley Shield game meets Liang Sal-wah, and a good of the fact that, game should, be seen, with the Such must be worn in spite

by probabilities on Ho getting through. the first set was only won

Enclosure.

throughout the duration of each the narrow margin of 15-12 The Doubles encounter, in which

Meeting in such a manner as to The he readily identified.

WALE

much: A V. Gosanic and J. J. Remedios second easler matter, 15-18. Although and Lim Thiam-tet and Stephen the Portuguese couple, de Senna Wong, contest the right to join Badges 'admitting. Now Mem, and da Silva put up a good night the Toul Brothers in the semi- bers to the Members' Enclosure in the 15-13 game they, were out-finals in the top, bracket, should and Club Rooms at $5.00 per day played, both Eardley and Kew be- produce a ne game. By virtue of for Gentlemen and $3.00 per day ing on form.

for Ladies (Both including tax)

The following are the results of

obtainable through the H.K. GOLF CLUB SECRETARY upon the per COMPETITION. sonal or written application of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors in iro duced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.

their first round victory over E. C. Finther and W. C. Hung the Portuguese pair must start fnovur- Ites, but current form points "to a three-set match, with the issue a very open one..

competitions played at the Hong TENNIS TIES FOR kong Golf Club:-

Mixed Foursomes (3rd round)-... Col and Mrs. Rose (9 and 323 beat Maj. and Mrs. Hawey (9 and '19)

THE WEEK →

The following ties in the Colony

Õ་

The Secretary's Office, 1st 5 up and 4: Mal. and Mrs. Williams! Tennis Championship will be play- floor, Exchange: Building (Tel. (20 and 29) beat Maj. and Mrs fed this week -

To-day (Wed., April 5)--Court! 27794) will close at 11.a.m. each Webb (29 and 24),5 up and 3: Mr.

A. E, and, Mta Lissaman (3 and 22) | Nu. 4-H. D. Bidwell and A. T. Dow day.

beat Mr. A. and Mrs. Nichol (18-and-2/6 v. E. E. Story and J. J. Fer- Tiffins are obtainable at the 31) 4 up, and 3; L. Goldman and guson---5/6.

To-morrow (Thursday, April 63- Clab, House provided they are Mrs. Woodward (8 and 22) beat Mr. ordered in advance from the No G. R. and Mrs. Razavet (20,,and Court No. -T. J. Price-1/8 v, W. Wooding scr.-Court No. 6, E. J. 34) 6 up and 4.

Semi-finals: Maj. and Mrs. Wu-Armstrong v. Lt. J: 8. Theobald. Hams beat Col. and Mrs. Rose: 3

1 Boy (Telephone 21926). -

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

up and 2; L. Goldman and Mrs.

The price of Admission to the woodward beat Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Public Enclosure is $1.00 per day: Lissaman 2 up and 1. including, Tax, for all. Persons,

CAPTAIN'S CUP

Including Ladies, and is payable April Qualifying Competition at the Gate Soldiers and Sailors Old Course--G. B. B. Thomson

in Uniform are admitted Half 88-16—70, (qualifies). There were. Price.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary Hong Kong, 3rd April, 1939,

41' entries.

HOME RUGBY LONDON, April 4 (Reuter) The following were the results of matches played in the Rugby Union yesterday:-*

۲۰

Bidmouth 0. Gloucester 6. Devonport Services 0 Captain

New Course J Forkes 88-13-73-Crawshay's XV 29. (qualifies). There were 4 entries.

Old Course-Optional Sweep- stake (15 entries) A. J. Dednis 88-11-77.

The new course sweepstake was 271 cancelled.

Pontypool 6. Neath 0. Redruth 19, St. Bart's Hosp. 87

RUGBY LEAGUE

The following Rugby League match was played:

Halifax 20, 8t. Helen's 5.

SOCCER MATCH TO-DAY Straits Chinese football

The

that it was

an

W.D. & H.O.WILLS'

April 16

GOLD FLAKE

CIGARETTES

For a good

| GOLD FLAKE

CIGARETTES

CKOTOFLAM

HONEY DEM

Bristol & London

draw

}

open

Singles.

or

W. J. Howard: Open Doubles.- Lee Yue-wing and Ho Ka-lau Y. T. A. Pearce and W. A. H. Dun..

FRIDAY, APRIL. T

TENNIS-Colony

Championships.