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TSUI WAI-PUI ENTERS OPEN SINGLES FINAL

Sirdar Rumjahn Fails To Get His "Second Wind

Reversing his 'defeat last year TSUI WAI-PU) Aliminated the holder, S. A. RUMJAHN, by three sets to one in the semi-fins of the Open Singles at the Stand Court yesterday before a capacity crowd,

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SPORTS

'SOFTBALL |MACAO RACES: IN SUMMER

FRIENDLY MATCH TOMORROW.

(BY RQY)

LARGE FIELD ENTERED FOR CHAIRMAN'S CUP: FAIRY

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1941.

KNOWN THE WORLD OVER FOR ITS PURITY.

AUK FAVOURED FOR EVENT MARTELL'S 3 STAR

"BY LAST QUARTER'

Although the softhail season has

THE MACAQ TJOCKEY CLUB ARE HOLDING THEIR MAY officially ended, several clubs are 30 enthusiastic about team bulking MEETING TOMORROW AFTERNOON at the Arcia Prota Course, that they intend to practice when the main attraction in a programme of five events, will be throughout the summer

The Chairman's' Cup, over one mille toë “Y” Class China, ponies of Among these clubs are the Cana- the Club. The conditions call for "Forced Entry" and as a result dian Chinese and Cardinals who there are 14 ponies listed, and since this is the only race for this are slated to appear in a friendly particular class of racers, the field should be a fairly large one, pro- In the opening set Birdar was game, Rumjabin again led but at at the Kowloon Football Club Bably the best of the day. really brilliant and played far 3-1 he double-faulted while lead-round tomorrow.

Toni won by scores of 5-7, 8-6, 6-1, 6-0.

The match was remarkable for the way in which each player in turn, dominated the court

The Canadian The last meeting at Macao was

more steady tennis than his op-ing 40-15 to eventually lose the las take on the English Forumers a rather dismal affair, with poor SPORTING FIXTURES

and an extremely small panent, His driving was working next two games for suit to pull at 10.30 am, in a blood-battle that felds in perfect rhythm while he re-up to 3-3. The latter went on to will be but a continuation of these contingent of Hongkong riders, vealed a steadiness overhead that lead 6-4 But the champlon was two clubs intense rivalry in not and this was duly reflected in the Is seldom seen in him.

not to be dented and fought pack only sport but also on the debating pari-mutuel returns. It is hoped

platform.

that with promises or brillant Trut was rather erratic at the to lead 6-8 but in the vital 12th

The Forumers will start Bill weather, racing enthusiasts and start and netted far more shots game he served a double-fault. than his opponent, particularly on qui seized the advantage to on on the mound with Cecil riders will take the opportunity of

Wing Lee behind the plate. Bi haying a pleasant week-end ho his backhand He made several go out for set at 8-5.

Yum at the initial sack. Tommy day in the Portuguese Colony cou- sorties to the net but was kept

Young at the keystone, Ng Chun pled with an interesting afternoon back by the deep lobbing of Rum-

Wan at the Hot Corner and Huck-of racing, and turn up in large jaf Kitchell at the Windy Alley.

numbers at the meeting tomorrow afternoon.

HEAVY TOLL · The third set say the holder Jalin. In fact both players were showing signs of tiredness and it very accurate in this department.

Wai-pul also occasionally exploit was apparent that the wearing out ed a disguised drop but the effec-ehods of the winner was taking tiveness of this stroke was nulli-a heavy toll of the loser's stamina

agility of his opponent.

DECIDING FACTOR

former

REGULAR LINE-UP

Outdelders will be selected from Harry Chinn, Nelson Ma, Pang sai

KWAN CRAP HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION) "Piet Hein is in at top weight of

TODAY GOLF. Captain's Cup. Fanling.

First Division Recreio "A v Craigenzower. LAWN BOWLS

Civil Service v. Kowloon C C Indian Recreation Club v Po- Lice; Kowloon Bowling Green Club By Recreio "B" Kow: loon Docks v. Kowloon Bowling Green Club "A”~Second DIVI ston. - Recrelo. Hongkong Cricket Club; Kowloon. C. C. v. Kowloon Tong: Craigengower y Frison Omcers, Kowloon Foot- ball Club y. Hongkong Football Club. Third Division-Craigen- gower, Kowloon Bowling Green Club; Hongkong Football Club Y. Kowloon Football Club; Police dian Recreation Club: Hongkong Cricket Club v. Re- crelu.

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his last racing form he should ex- again, as six furlongs is just about perience no difficulty in winning the right distance for this bay. Lancashire Chap is the potential danger and with a pull in weight of 18 lbs. should give the favourite quite a close run. Dow-Jones and Radium Star are worth some sup port, though I think the former BOWLS, Volunteers Ogts Mess will put up a better performance v. Kowloon C.C., 3.30 p.m. as this grey invariably runs well at GOLF, Adamson Cup, first

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fled to a certain extent by the Sirdar did not make much attempt Kwong, Kenny Wong, David L00159 lbs., but if he is anywhere near į at saving the many beautifully and G. Chung Wing. The Canucks placed cross drives of Tsut who will have their regular first division annexed the set with the loss of une-up avaliable but, although the The deciding factor of the match, only one game.

Forumers are mainly junior loop in my opinion, was the "wearing The final set was something of players, an excellent match should down" tactics of the winner.

an anti-climax though many pre-be seen. There were many occasions when

sent were hoping the

After this struggle, the Canuc- he had the former champion run- champion would get this well-kettes will take on the Cardinals in ning all over the court. This had known "second wind." But Sirdar a repeat of their several previous a very telling effect on even the gave the appearance of having extra-season tussles. indefatiguable Sirdar,

The latter are one of the most been played to a standstill while Sirdar started determinedly and his opponent was as fresh as ever. improved outats in the local league although he served two double-Taut apparently thinking the right and should give the Maple Leafs faults went into a lead of 4-2 but moment has come stormed the plenty of opposition, even though Tsui, bensfitting by several errors net more and, in this, revealed Bin Woo's lassies chalked up two drew up to 4-4. In the tenth the form that won him the title straight victories over the same op- Sirdar should have gone out for two years ago. Tsai won the set position during the regular league set but a cord ball saved a point at love. for Tsul who drew level at 5-all. Sirdar, however, took the next two

for the first set.

The second set

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MIXED DOUBLES

In the seminal of the Club great Mixed Doubles, J. S. Theobald and struggle which was intensified by Mrs. Torrible beat C. HR, Oxlade the gradual improvement in Teal's and Misa Pritchard 6-3, 6-4.

schedule.

AID FOR ORPHANS

The charity softball matches held at Kowloon Football Club on April 15 netted over $1,803. The matches were held in aid of the China War Orphans Fund.

LAWN BOWLS FIXTURES HANDICAPS FOR

FOR CURRENT WEEK

The Lawn Bowls season commences offelally today with a full programme of matches and the following are the fixtures for the next fortnight with the names of clube playing at home given first

FIRST DIVISION

Today Club de Recreio "A" v. Craigengower C.C.: Cell Service C.C. N Kowloon C.C.; Indian R.C. v. Palice R.C.; Kowloon B.G.C. "B" v. Club de Recreio "E"; Kow- lom Docks RC. v. Kowloon B.G.C. "A".

May 10-Kowloon C.C. v. Club de Recreio "A": Craigengower C.C. V. Kowloon Docks R.C.; Police R.C. v. Civil Service C.C.; Club de Recreio "B" v. Indian R.C.; Kow- loon B.G.G, "A" v. Kowloon B.G.C.

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SECOND DIVISION Today:-Club de Recreto Hongkong C,C. Kowloon CC. v. Kowloon Tong G.C.A., Craigengow er C.C. v. Prison O.C., Kowloon FC. v. Hongkong Football Club,

May 10-Kowloor. Tong G.C.A v. Club de Recreio, Prison O.C. V. Kowloon C.C., Hongkong FC. v. Cralgengower C.C. Talkoo R.C. v. Kowloon F.C.

THIRD

DIVISION

BASEBALL SEASON

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Canadians In Action

BY R.O.Y.

FIFTH EXTRA MEETING

The following are the handicaps

for the Fifth Extra Race Meeting to be held on May 10:

Bace 1-Carpentaria Handicap (One Mile)

Beauford 152 lbs., Colorado Star 135, Dick Turpin 152, Forehand Drive 135, Grand Allegiance 135, Harmony Star 154, High Hat 154, Macy 149, Schmetterling 149, Sea Urchin 135, Subpoena 152, Sunspot 157, Surprise Again 145. Sydney Diamond 152, Trade Wind:"149, Tropical Love 157, Vigor 152.

Race Z-West River Handicap

From The Two Mile Post,

Once Round and In) Blue Diamond 140 lbs., Eve of mence shortly, the enthusiastic Folly 147, Eve of Peace 149, Expan- Canadians will go into action onion Time 146. Hopeful Star 159, the Caroline Hill ground against fron Beauty 159, Jober 152, King the Royal Engineers at 2.30 p.m.

Regular hurler Bil Smith is Kong: 151, Lancashire Lass 152, having trouble with an aging Night Express 149, soup-bone, so Berrite Johnson will car Zylch 149, Peaceful View Roy 147, Smashing be seen on the hillock for the 147. Rob Canadians with Gas Oliver behind Through 147. the pan.

In preparation for the baseball season that is expected to com-

Odeon 149,

Race 3-Beas River Paddocks Handicap--(1) Miles)

Cyclone Bakar will take care of

A Grand Time 148 lbs., A. Happy the first station while others who

Today: Craigengower C.C.

make an ap-Time 149," Australian Diamond 153. V. are expected to

are Dan Fittinghoff, Baffin Bay 159, Brown Derby 140, Kowloon B.G.C., Hongkong F.C. v. pearance Kowloon F.C., Police R.C. v. Indian Johnny Fisher, Tommy Tomiasney- Endeavour 158; Fleetwing 145, Look R.C, Hongkong C.C. v. Club de Re-sky, Bill Pullen, Jimmy Higgins, See 152, Mainsail' 148, Man-O'-War Victor Lim, Cocoa Blas and Sherry 152, Miss Chalfont 149, Mountain crelo.

View 135, Starlight 147, Venus Bay May 10-Kowloon F.C, v. Cra!-Bux. gengower C.C., Indian R.C V. Sergeant - Weife Welford will 135, Viceroy 149, Hongkong F.C., Club de Recreio v.have to depend on his stalwarts of Race Wallsend Handicap Police R.C., HK: Electric R.C. v. last season to, do duty. Denyer

(One Mile) probably Hongkong C.O.

drawing the hurling Amusement Tax 147 lbs., assignment with Honest Tom Fox Roaring Time: 147, Australian behind the platter. Chaw, Rat-Prince 138, Cheerful Star 148, Der- cliffe, Heath and Welfie himself by Day 145, Double Finesse 152,

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ADVERTISEMENTS will be seen in action but details Flying Dutchman 145. Franklin

THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.

The May Race Meeting will be held at Areia Preta, Macao on Sunday 4th May, 1941, commencing at 3.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 2.30 p.m.

Admission to Members En- closure: $1; Public Stand: 5 cents.

By Order,

Arallable.

of the other players are not yet 145, Gay Fox' 145, Haseossay 152, Income Tax 145, Iron Belle 145, Misty View 151, Nomine Poenas

River. 138. 159, Bhuttlecock 137,- Warrego

LIKELY VENUE

It is learnt that there is still no definite: news regarding this year's ground -arrangements. rumour having it that the Chatham Road. round will be the likely venue. In

Race West River Handicap (From The Two Mile Post, Once Bound and In)

the event that this materiallses, ·Advancing' Time: 145 lbs. Blue the Recrela boys have high hopes Field 155, Energency Unit 144, of being able to raise a squad for Galveston Bay 152, Jane Doe 147, re-entry into the league after a Just In Time 136, Lovely View 148 lapse of one whole season, al-Musketeer 145. Patricia 152, Racon- though they did climb into uniform teur 146, Rose Evelyn 140, Rose long enough last year to register Fiana 147, Rose Jane 159.

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unexpected victory over the United States of America in the International Series..

Race 10-Wallsend Handicap (One Mile)

! Anzac Day 149 lbs., Battle 142) Local ball players are champing Bendigo 147, Bruno 142 Casino "on"the" bit to get into action once 140-Cocklerol 144 Corvette--138, more, and it is hoped that league Daylight 142, Double Dutch 147, officials will do everything possi-Gold Rod 144, Longdon 148, Maple ble to settle the ground question Star 147, Sea Jay 152, Beventy Six in time to start the competition by 146, Enow White 141, Sydney Lady 228 the middle of May.

152 Twinkling Star 145.

T. A. MARTIN & CO., ne Secretaries & Treasurers. Hong Kong, 30th April,, 1941.

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