1939-08-15 — Page 2

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1939.

23 In The World of Sports

HONGKONG TWO MATCHES DOWN: HONGKONG CYCLING CLUB:

BOTH SINGLES

LOSE BOTH

Muang Roeng's Fine Recovery Against H. D. Rumjahn

"RECORD CROWD" WATCH FIRST DAY OF TENNIS INTERPORT

(By. "TAC")

A "crowd" that could hardly have paid for the "tennis balls used watched the opening day's play in the three-day tennis Interport between Hongkong and Thailand on the Cricket Club ground yesterday, which ended with the visitors leading by two matches to nil

It was by far the smallest gathering the writer has ever seen at any representative game.

Nor was the fare served up, brief periods in the first and final sets of the second singles excepted, any- thing over which to enthuse much. Main feature of the "day was the very fine recovery by Muang Roeng, Thailand No. 1, who, having lost the first set and trail- ing 2-4 in the second against H. D. Rumjahn, rallied so well that he took the next four games in a row and then went on to win the final stanza with but the loss. of one game.

GREAT CHANCETM

Previous to this, Sanoh had H, D, RUMJAHN HAD beaten S. "A. Rumjahn in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3 in a match in which there was little brilliant.

Some Good Rallies In No. 2 Singles

ENGLAND'S

TEAM FOR THIRD TEST

KEATES FAILS IN SECOND

"

RECORD ATTEMPT

On Saturday last. August 12, the Colony cycling champion, H. a. G. Keates, made tils second unsuccesful attempt to esta blish 100 miles unpaced record figures. His previous attempt.on February 5, 1937, ended when he crashed after covering 32 miles in 14 hours,

The usual "five mile" course was! used on this occasion, and Keates

LONDON, Aug. 14 (Reuter) -England's team to meet the West Indies in the Third Test match at the Oval on Satur-had, therefore, to cover the course day will be:

twenty times with a turn at every 2 miles

W. R. Hammond (Capt.)

(Gloucester)

L. Hutton (Yorkshire) D. Compton (Middlesex)

J. Hardstan (Nottingham)

M. S. Nichols (Essex)

A. Wood (Yorkshire) D. Wright (Kent)

T. W. Goddard (Gloucester) R. T. D. Perks (Worcester) N: Oldfield (Lancashire) W. Keeton (Nottingham)

Two Gallons

Of Petrol Per Minute!

has left London

for

The outward run under normal weather conditions is usually hard going but on Saturday the rider

U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS

NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuter)~~

had to contend with a stiff head- The following games in the Major wind making the ride much more League were played yesterday: difficult, whilst the return 21 miles

was perhaps too easy with the fol. lowing wind.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Keates was despatched at 1.45 Philadelphia p.m. by Mr. R. H. M'Dowell, official New York timekeeper, who was assisted by Mr. E. Scougal,

R H E

2 9 0

11

12 ▸

Demarée homered twice and

Checking officials at the eastern together with homers by Moore, turn were Messrs, P.

Bonura, Stanley and Seeds,

Kampoutis and W. Etock, who spent an enjoyable Lohrman, the Glants scored seven afternoon in their temporary re-homers equalling the Major League pair shop at that point tone of record. the officials, in fact, was looking May homered for the Phillies.

Battery: Lohrman and Dari-

for "the hole" all the week-end).

ning.

The ride was also observed throughout by Messrs. F. Moore Bostän

13 17

6 9 3

LONDON, Aug. 14 (BWS)-The and H. Wilde. Feeding arrange- Brooklyn design of Sir Malcolm Campbell's ments were in the capable hands! new racing boat Bluebird II, which of Mr. R. Faster, assisted by Mr. Simmons and West homered for Water in Lake District, where, the starting point was even able to Dodgers.

Coniston M L O'Doherty, Their "safe" at the Braves and Cannul for the tests prove satisfactory, he may meet a demand for brandy! attempt to exceed his water speed from its predecessor in several record of 130.9 M.P.H, departs

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote. Mr. Justice R. E Lindsell, Pulsne Judge, who umpired the second "match, Mrš,

The second singles started off Lindsell, the Hon. Mr. T. B. Pearce with a swing both men getting features. and Lt. B. A. Fargus, Acting AD.C. off the mark very well. to His Excellency, were amongst those present.

SANOH TOO. STEADY

Sirdar Game But Lacking Force

un-

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Roeng

three on

Battery: Turner and Lopez. Cincinnati

́St. Louis

2 8 ง 4 B 0

Slaughter" homered for the Car-

STRONG HEAT ........".

From the outset, using a 74"; Its hull is Atted with sponsors, Bear, Kestes rode steadily and took the first game against service, or flaps, projecting from the side confidently, until he reathed the dinals but Rumjahn did likewise and of the boat, a common feature on 30-miles check I was then ob- Battery: then took the next three games flying boats, and a rear step. The vious to the officials that he was to lead +1.

result is suspension

uncomfortable, but it was not until Pittsburgh But Roeng went away with the points, which, if is hoped by de-11 hours later, when 60 miles had Chicago next three, taking the eighth to signers. will offer greater stability been covered, it was learned that loye, and the scores levelled. The and less resistance to water at the rider was having trouble with tennis at this stage was fast and high speeds.

his back, due to the strong heat.

Attempts were made by the off- cials to persuade Keates to abab- don the ride, yet it was not until 80 miles had been ridden in 3 hrs.

some excellent rallies were seen. A 1,800 horse-power Rolls Royce Roeng depended largely on sweep- engine is fitted at present, but, if ing, lengthy shots to the corners, tests justify it, another engine of while Rumjahn won most of his 2,300 horse-power will be install points by well-timed sorties to theed. This engine, at speed, will net following a forehand drive. burn two gallons of petrol

On service Rumjahn took the minute. ninth game. Roeng, fighting back, took his first

bwo points on service, but Rumjaha gained the next three for set point.

Here came the first, and the best thrill of the game. Roeng saved it, saved another after

a

rally, took the advantage. lost two strokes again for the third set point, after which

FORMER TEST CAPTAIN

per

C. Davis and Owen.

10 2

5

11 2

Klein homered for the Pirates. Battery: Dean and Hartnett.

New York Philadelphia

2

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2

$ 9 1 "Suhr hömered for the Philles

8

13 0

2 6 1

59 mins. 40 secs, that he gave up, and Ott and Moore for, the Giants. in considerable pain, though still de- sirous of riding the additional 20 Boston miles to complete the "century" ir Brooklyn permitted. Actually a few seconds over 13 hours still remained in which to beat the standard fixed for a record at this distance.

SUNDAY OUTING

Sunday's outing of the" Hong-

Mast hordered for thh Hraves. Battery: Hubbell and Danning.

Cincinnati

St. Louis

3

7

:0

4 7 1

Fine For Dangerous kong Cycling Club was one of homered for the Cardinals.

Early resolving itself into a baseline duel of the war-to attrition type, the Sanch Sirdar Rumjahn match could not in any way be described as exhilarating, though one easily remembers Sanoh's rhythmic strokes and Rumjahn's usually consistent service.. Apart from the ever-present signs of the march of time, Sirdar gave the impression that he was' lacking in first-class practice and, was not in full training. At no stage, except immediately after the first game. did he lead, and,

Herbert La Collins, though the score of 8-4 would in-

Australian cricket Test captain dicate a certain amount of close-

When Ramjahn ran into a 4-2 was fined £10 in the Trade Court ness in the first set, yet actually lead in the second set, continues in Bydney for

driving Sanch had something to spare. to put up good tennis, it looked dangerous speed. He was also fined

The winner impressed with his the result of the previous match

a good thing on him reversing 10/- for driving without a licence. placements, with which he often Roeng broke through his service qualification

conviction had Sirdar running from corner for 3-4, but did not look particularly driving licence for three years. to corner. He revealed no appre- dangerous doing so. clable weakness in any stroke,

According

H. D. made no mistake.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY'

The

Driving

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Jormer

at a

entails dis

holding

1

Cooper, Blaughter and Padgett,

Battery: Sullivan and Mast..

AMERICAN LEAGUE

the most enjoyable experienced this summer, in spite of the re current hot weather, and an excess, delayed the start and it was not of inflatory troubles. Punctures

until almost 1.30 p.m. that the party reached. Castle Peak Cafe-New York teria. The return trip was brought Philadelphia to a conclusion at 4 p.m.

R. H E.

9 12 ··1 12 14 4

Crossette and Keller homered This week's "fixtures include an for the Yankees and Johnson and outing to Clear Water Bay on Sat- Hayes for the Athletics.

leaving the to police evidence urday,

Alhambra though overhead work was almost When, however, after tralling Collins drove a car across blind Theatre, Kowloon, at 2 p.m., and Battery: Nelson and Hayes. ..completely absent, but neither did 30-40 the Thailander held his own intersections at 50 miles an hour.departing from the, same point at Boston

he show any great force on either delivery in the eighth game to wing, while his service can at best level at 44, it was obvious that

be described as steady.

he had suddenly Jumped right Sanoh lost two of the first three

tato top form. Not so clear to games, but was thereafter always

the casual observer, perhaps, was ahead. In the second set he led the fact the H. D., on the other 1-0, 2-0, 3-1 and 5-2 before run- band, was getting distinctly tired, ning, out at 8-3.

This first match was played un- der hot and difficult conditions and the light at one side of the court was tricky.

SOUTH CHINA WIN AGAIN

Beat Batavia By Odd Coal

It was to me and 1 formed the opinion even at that stage that if the match went to the set it was odds against Hong kong.

'ROENG RECOVERS

Sporting

a run on Sunday- to Lakmachou. Washington

9.30 a

Fixtures BADMINTON

TO-DAY

BADMINTON. YMCA

Badmin ton, in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.m.

IN AMERICA

Efforts to organize professional

1 7 1

9 11

0

Battery: Ostermueller and Pea- cock.

St. Louis Detroit

..... 12

17 27 12 3

Laabs homered for the Browns. Battery: Mills and Glenn.

New York. 21 Philadelphia...

23 3

Dahlgren and Dimaggio homered national professional champion-twice each for the Yankees.“ ships in the United States have,

LAWN BOWLS-Open Pairs, Sem'- So it proved. From that point finals, W. V. Field and J. Gib-badminton players and put on Roeng went from strength to BOI V. T. E. Robson and strength. He broke through Nish (Civil Service, 4.45). Rumjahn's service, 3-4, and then SWIMMING-Colony went out in the next Playing ship Heats, VR.C. & p.m.; YM. better and better as the set ad- vanced, he allowed H. D. only one

C.A. Mixed Swimming, 6 p. game in the final staras.

The local ex-champion gave me the impression that it was the old! story of "spirit willing, desh Telegraphic advices received by weak." There were moments when the South China Athletic Associa he would flash out a beautiful tion yesterday from Mr. Mok Hing winner, generally from the net, manager of the touring BCAA but at other times he was beaten football team, now in Batavia standing at Roeng, on the state that the Hongkong players other hand, "wore" much better, engaged in a match against Bata- and this, added to his suddenly on Sunday afternoon and finding his real touch was too emerged victors by four goals to much for Rumjahn. three.

A:

Chan Tak-fal was again the chief scorer, with three goals to

Grouse abooting began yester his credit, and the fourth goal was day, and good sport is reported netted by Yeung Shui-pick from a from Scotland. The King is aboot- nice pass from Fung King-cheong.Ing on the estate of Mr. J. Pier-

Lea Wal-tong did not play. pont Morgan,

Champion

been mad public in Los Angeles Washington

The organization, planned by Boston four of the country's leading)

6 15. 3

| TENNIS-Interport match, Hong-as the United States Professional, the Red Box

badminton players, will be known Williams and Doer homered for kong v Thailand, Women' Sin- Badminton Association. gles, Miss Sanguan v. Mrs. Chiu

Battery: Feller and Hemsley,

3 0

Battery: Lee and Bchlueter.

Cleveland

Heading the organization is Chun-chiu; Men's Doubles Bert Phillips, of Los Angeles, and Chicago Sanguan v. Mrs. Chin Chun- other outstanding players con- Chiu; Men's Doubles, Sanob and Kasom v. B. A. and H. D. Association are Jess Williard, once nected with the founding of the Rumjahn,

claimant to the United States BADMINTON-Cathedral Hall Bad- title; Guy Read, of Pasadena,

ton. 3.p.m.

California, who recently defeated BOWLS-Open Pairs Champion Willard; Noel Badford, of New

ship (Semi-Finals): J. F. V, Ri-York, and Billy Markham beiro and J. Siva v. HA Bridgeport, Connecticut. Alves and FAVV Ribeiro"At present several players claim The tie in the August Qualifying Kowicon Football Club Green) the United States championship." 4.45 p.m. MEETINGS. — Angiual of Men's of Canada is generally recognized between M. L Reidy and T Phillips stated, "while Guy Purcell Competition for the Baptain's Cup

Hockey Club. in YMCA, as the world's champion. We hope McMullen was played off on Aug Salisbury Road. Talm-sha-tsui, to organize the pros on the order 13 and resulted in a win for Reidy Kowloon," 6:30 p.m.

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