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TENNIS TOURNAMENT
CONCLUDES.
RUMJAINS WIN DOUBLES EVENT.,
ARTILLERY, SPORTS.
INDIANS' ATHLETIC MEETING CONCLUDES.
The annual athletle meeting of the Hongkong Singapore. Brigado Always a hard pair to beat, the Royal Artillery was concluded yester- Rumjahn cousins who first wonday afternoon, when after the races, the doubles tennis championship the prizes were distributed by Mrs. four years ago, repeated their per Scovil
Before asking his wife to present formance yesterday when they ac- counted for Hancock and Totten the awards, Major Scovil congratulat
ed the winners, especially the Right ham after a close and keen match. Section of the Firet Mounted Bat- The narrowness of the victory offery, who became the first possessors the Indian couple can be gauged of the Inter-Unit shield which was from the scores. The Rumjahns only presented for competition this In winning by three sets to one year. only proved their superiority by four games,
The speaker thanked the Naval OM- eers for the use of their ground, and also Lieut. Col. Ivens and oflicers for Youth, speed the better under-allowing the band of the 3/15 Pun- standing won against experience inbi Regiment to play during the
and hard hitting on the part of afternoon.
The following were yesterday's re- the English pair, who, although sulta: were not combining very well to- 400 Yards Relay Race-1, Right gether at times, put up an excellent Section; 2, 5th Heavy Battery, fight. At one time it looked as if Four-begged Race,-1, 5th Battery; they might even become the first 2; 4th Buttery. holders of the present cups. The Rumjahns, however; asserted their superiorty in four sets.
.H. D. Rumjahn was always spectacular and was placing with accuracy. At the net he brought off some very neat shots and had the opposing paid beaten time and again. He has not yet got over
Obstacle Race.-1, Gnr, Fazal Ilahin (Fourth Battery); 2, Gar. Din Mohamed (Fifth Battery).
Haif Mile (Open to all Indians in the Colony)-1, Sepoy Indin, Singh (Punjabi Regiment); 2, Sapoy Sowin Singh. (Punjabi Regt.).
One Mile Relay Race,-1,-Right Section 2 Race1, Jemadar 2nd. Battery.. Indian
his inclinations to serve doubletras Khau; 2, Jemndar Makha
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Sack Fighting, Centre Section: ส faults and yesterday his brilliance
2, Battery. was somewhat marred by In- Two Mile Relay Race-1, Right different services. His partner Section; 2, 2nd. Battery, was only occasionally brilliant and
Boat Race, 5th Battery; 2, 4th was seldom very dangerous.
Battery.
880 Yards.1, Right Section; 2, 5th Battery.
Snapped at the final of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Singles Championship, in which T. Honda (left) wrested the title from S. A. Rumjahn.. (Photos: Meg Cheung).
TO-DAY'S RACES.
(Continued from page 9.)
3rd. Race,
REFEREE RESIGNS.
"SEQUEL TO INCIDENTS AT LOCAL MATCH.
In connexion with the incidents Nara Stag.-Despite the fact which occurred during the semi-final that he is over-laden he should of the Lai, Wah Cup competition be have no difficulty in annexing thisween the Army and the Chinese, the following correspondence has passed event.
between the referee, Mr. J. W. Barber, Bright Prospect. Is not without and the Becretary of the Hongkong a claim at the weight although it Football Association.
Hia
Hongkong, Apr. 22. appears on the heavy side.
The Secretary, Hongkong Football win over Nara Stag at the last meeting was convincing enough Association.
Bir most regret that from cop- and 1 would advise backers not to
versation with other officials of the forget him,
Castle.-la about due for a win H.K.F.A., that the impression is that it I am inclined to think the dis-I am guilty of an act of discourtesy in tance will prevent him from being not attending a meeting of the com mittee of the H.K.F.A. appointed to seen by the gentlemen in the box deal with the above Incidents.
ahould be grateful if you would in- form your committee that I received no. summons to attend this meeting; had done so, I should most certainly have been there,
"I
1th. Race.
Boxing Eve.-1s just now at his very best and has won three of the last four "races in which he has
was very much surprised, when competed, the last being the Junk
upon enquiry yesterday I was inform- Plate over seven furlongs and 65 ad by you that the matter had been yards when, in record time, he dealt with, and still further surprised
showed the
Whereas in the semi-final Hancock Royal Navy and British Unita), and Peck Way to Winsome Stag to learn that the player I ordered off
ours
Now there are several points which
I request that you will submit to your committee:
(1). Had I been
aware
of the meeting and attended, I. could not have added to my writton report.
With the English pair, the hon
for a very serious offence, was' allow- One Mite Relay Race (open to were reversed yesterday.
Blackstone Hall-Strictly onod to get away with a caution, due to bore the brunt of the play against K. O. S. B 2 Royal Artillery.the form shown on his last meeting lack of evidence, the Ng brothers, yesterday his dis- Time: 8 minn, 31, 2/6 heca,
Alarm Stakes.-1, Right Section; 2, he is nicely in at the weights and play was not up to the form he Centre Section.
If riving of his best he may prove V. C. Raen-1, Gnr. Khushi a danger. showed then.. Tottenham played a
(Left Section) 2, Gnr. much better game than when they Mohamed
Aristophanes. If good looks entered the final and but for his Rahmet Khan (Right Section).
He should useful in his class. Wrestling on Horseback. 1, Cen-count for anything he should he conalstenéy the defeat would have!
tra Section; 2, Left Section. boen heavier,
Band Race Sepoy Cheta Singh; 2, secure third place in this race. At one time in the second set it
5th. Race. looked as if the challengers would Sepoy Tija Ram.
Relay Race (Open to H. K. 3. Bdc. equalike matters, but after a bril-R. A., 3/15 Punjabi Regiment; Hong Erstwhile-Despite the weight linnt start they fell away and lost kong l'olice (Indian Personnel and the set 3-4. They had the lead at 8-0 and were 40-15 in the fourth game when the Rumjahns struck their winning form and took this game and only allowed their opponents one more game.
The final of the Mixed Doubles Handicap was also played yesterday, Lt-Colonel and Mrs. Wyatt defeating II. Owen Hughes and Mrs. Remington In two straight sets 6-3, 6-4,
Prizes Presented.
At the conclusion of the match, Mr.
H. B. Bancock, the President of
the Hongkong Cricket Club, in asking
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Indian Recreation Club),-1, H, K. She is carrying he looks a certainty here and certainly deserves his Bde. R. A.; 2, Punjabi Regiment,.
Team Race (British Offlcers, N. C. place at the top of the división. 0.a and Indinus). I, 6th Battery; 2, Right Section,
Tug-of-War-1, 2nd. Battory: 2 Right Section.
Inter-Unit Shield-1, Right Section (First Mounted Battery) with 27 points; 2, 2nd. Heavy Battery with 19 points.
INCREASED FEES.
his daughter to present the prizes, K.B. G.C. RAISES SEA GOING said he thought they had been lucky in getting the tournament
very
SUBSCRIPTION.
Sunning. Though a keen in a distance event I think she will be equal to the change, and may run the top weight a close race for first place.
Man Of War-Beat the mare at Macao, but I do not think he can
gel away with it to-day.
6th. Race.
(2). Neither of the linesman were summoned to give evidence it required.
(3). The player against whom the offence was made was not sum- moned.
(4). Members of your committee were watching the match, and could by the rules of the F.A. give evidence if required.
I cannot hope that the case can be re-opened, but I feel bound as the official concerned, and also as the Hon. Sec. responsible for the control of R.N, and R.M.F.A. referees, on the China Station, to respectfully protest against this apparent lack of support by the II.K.FA. to the officials ap- San Francisco-In the best of pointed by them. In my experience company he ran a great race at the as a referee in many countries, I have last meeting under the circum-never known a player get away with stances. He is a good weighta caution for such a serious offence. I shall be free to attend any meeting carrier and the distance is just
up to May 10, when I expect to sail right.
Chemal:-Gave a very useful from Hongkong, and I request an early reply, I remain, Yours faith- for Club was held at the Club House am rather doubtful about him' as dates for of fixng each round. They had gano 'to a yesterday evening, Mr. B. Wylie pre- a weight carrier. great deal of trouble and it had been siding, to consider an amendment to very hard work, particularly when article 33 of the Articles of Associa- rain had interfered and necessialed tion, whereby sea-going members Thanks should pay a half-yearly subscription matches. -arranging the were not only due to the Committee of $5 instead of $3. but to the competitors for so prompt-
their
matches off ly getting
Mr. Hancock mentioned that the trophies for the open doubles had been won outright and Mr. Ho Kom-tong with his well-known generosity, had come forward two
through in such good time. One of An extraordinary meeting of mem- the chief reasons for that was the bera of the Kewloun Bowling Green performance when laat out but fully, new arrangement made by the Tennis Sub-Committee
re-
7th. Race.
J. W. BARBER. ·
Secretary's Reply,
Dear Sir, I am directed to acknow
The Haugh: Was staunchly ledge receipt of your letter on the supported at the last meeting but above subject. The fact that you Article 33 states: Soa-going mem-disappointed. Still, I am of the did not received a notification of you not putting in an appearance, but one was sent to you by me at the same bors, Le. men of the merchant service opinion that Wong shoud just meeting is quite sufficient excuse for trading, outside the waters of the about succeeed to-day.
Siang River: Although he has time as the others, Colony, shall pay an entrance fee of dollars twenty and a half-yearly sub-not shown any form to speak of, It cannot be admitted that an offi- scription of dollars three. The sen- he can be made out to have a fair cial in charge of a
game has authority to criticise the findings of a Commit- more magnificent
in the management of the Club,
My Toy:-Crazy in the nut, I'm tee. These members, very often at cups. He was only sorry that was not to be in charge of one of The proposed
amendment, the sure, but he should be equal to great inconvenience, put in a large Thore had one or two changed. In the champion adoption of which was moved by the something in this company and number of hours at various meeting is not likely that they would idle their Chairman and seconded by D. with a little "joss" least the Interest of the game, and ships. Mr. S. A Rumjahn, the open Gow, was to the effect that the ar- be placed." singles champion last year, was de- ticle under consideration should read Zin: Put in a creditable dis-time away with frivolous decisions.
Your points reiative to the linesmen' fented after a very good game by that sen-going members should pay play by running second in the half- and player offended against being
a half-yearly fee of $5. held the title, and the Club
and members shall have no voice chance and may score again.
Mr. Honda, who had twice Pamplon. Mr. A. W. Enatman asked what the mile at the last meeting. He will called as witnesses, is not what is
ship had gone to Major Stevenson, object was of increasing the antscrip certainly bear inspection with only usually done; moreover it must be re- who beat the veteran Mr. S. E. Green, tion and the chairman repiled that the another furlong to go.
who still many years of tennis object was to get more money from
ahead of
subscriptions.
membered that in all cases where the plaintiff or prosecutor falls to appear 8th, Race,
the offender always gets the benefit. In conclusion, Bir. Hancock ex- On being put to the meeting the Peck:-On paper he looks a
In answer to your concluding sen- pressed thanks to the entrante, te proposition was carried, 21 voting for certainty for this event...
tence, I don't think that any official of Mr. Nisbet, to the various ampires, and two against,
Coos Bay If he is up to the this Association can he accused of
and Mr. R. E. Lindeell In particular, A confirmatory meeting will be held
and to the indefatigable and hard at the Club House on Friday May, same form as at the last meeting incking in appart of those reforces he will be a positive danger and who are appointed to control the working Hon. Secretary, Mr. Green 18, at 6. p.m.
may spring a surprise.
hill. (Applause).,
Miss Hancock then presented the
games under their jurisdiction. San Diego:-Will have a lot to Yours faithfully, do if he la expected to beat Peck
Mixed Doubles Handicap: Win CHARITY FOOTBALL with the present handicap and I
prizes to the following A
nors, Lt-Col, F. J. Wyatt and Mrs.
Wyatt runners-up, H. Owen Hughes
and Mrs. Remington, degl Handicap Doubles: Winners,
W.
B. Cornaby and A. Piercy; runners- Humphreys and G. R.
-up,
S
ROYAL NAVY V. SACRED HEART COLLEGE
In aid of the funds of the Society Singles "A Winner, of St Vincent de Paul and the Lt-Col. J. Wyatt; runner-up, D. Kwang Wah Hospital the Sacred
Green,
jor
Handicap: Singles "B": Winner, H.
have an idea that he will just about get third money.
Damaged Goods:-WI win the run-off.
My selections are:
Selections.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
. Hon. Secretary..
Referee Resigna.
Mr. Barber wrote a second letter in which ho said:
I bog to acknowledge receipt of your reply to my letter of April 22, and, as in my opinion it le very unsatisfac
I have no alternative bat'to re- tory, gretfully withdraw my services as a
2, tinue to be said about the administra
Race 1-1, New Year's Eve; Heart Collego past and present Wuchang; 3, Warrington.
Race 21, Grey Knight or Erst-referee affiliated to the H.K.F.A. V. Parker runner-up, T. G. Bennett, pupils will play the Navy & Charity
Club Championships Winner, Ma-football match on the HK.F. Club while; 2, As You Like It; 3, Bankra, Much has been said and will con-
Race 31, Nara Stag: W. B. Stevenson; runner-up. S. ground to-morrow. These teams E. Green,
met some time ngo drawing a very Bright Prospect; 3, Castle, Championship
Doubles: oven result and a good ganic la tér- Raco. 4-1, Boxing Eve; Open Winner, B. A. Rumjahn and H. D. pected to-morrow
Blackstone Hall; 8, One Third. Rumjalia; runners-up, H. R. B. Han The following will represent
Race 51 Sunning; 2, Man cork and Dr. R. L. Tottenham, Sacred Heart: Pau Ka Ping, Li, War; 8, The Zebra,
Open Championship Singles: Win-Tin Sang, Yu Cheuk/Wab, ti Lau
Race 6-1, San Francisco;
ner, T. Honda; runner-up, S, A. Run Kau, Wong Shui Wo, Leong Wing Chemal; 5, Cuesar Jahn
At the conclusion of the distribn-Tak, Leong Chiu, Lau Man, Pau tion, Miss Hancock was presented Ka Chuen, Ip Pak Wa, Fung King with a beautiful bouquet in a silver Choong, Lai Tin Chol, Pang Wa
Hing.
holder.
2,
Of
tion of the H.K.F.A. and while it legis. lates in such a manner it must not consider itself above criticism. Foot
otherwise it develops ball is a game which must be control- led efficiently
into a scramble and efficient control.
2, can only be achieved by officials who
are confident that they have the sup Race 71, The Haugh; 2, My port of their F.A. This, I feel I have. not got in Hongkong, hence my re- Toy: 3 Zin.
Race 8-1, Peck; 2, Coos Bay; signation-Yeurs, faithfully,le
J. W. BARBER, 8, San Diego.
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