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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1933,

CURTAIN RISES ON TENNIS SEASON NEXT MONDAY

FULL "A" DIVISION

PROGRAMME

CHAMPIONS AND RUNNERS-UP MEET

IN NEEDLE MATCH

TEAMS ANALYSIS & PROSPECTS

(By "Veritas")

The week-end is going to be a busy time for tennis players, offering as it does the last oppor- tunity for practice before the league season which starts on its way on Monday next.

terest is attach-

ed to the lengus this

summor

-chiefly by reason of the now con- -stitution of tho divisions DA 21 -result of which the "A" and "B" are brought up to equal numeri- cal strength.

Ten teams will take the courts

·on Monday even- ing to lift the curtain on the division senior programme, and of these, four will be

comers.

new-

TENNIS SECRETAIES

PLEASE NOTE

The League Secretary advises that the official handbooks for the Hongkong Tennis League will he ready on Monday next and can be obtained, together with scere pnds af the elc., on

application

con.

Hongkong Telegraph oflce,

The handbook this year Lains one or two new features, including a complete record of all official Interport matches, a re view of last season's league ten- als, a desciption of the Open Championships and a series of hijau biographies of leading tocal players.

The attention of Secretaries in drawn to the publication of the new rules governing the latest constitution of the league and the now arrangement of fixtures.

Thanks to the lutk of the draw the C.R.C. first string.! reigning cham- pions, and the I.R.C., last year's clash runners-up,

the initial in match at Cause- way Bay.

ELLSWORTH VIENS.

U.S. NEARLY

THERE

DAVIS CUP WIN ASSURED

TWO GAMES UP IN ZONE FINAL

BORDERERS DO IT

FINISH SECOND

TO S. CHINA

LIVELY GAME WITH

ARTILLERY

KOWLOON. DOCK BOWLS TEAM TWICE

CHANGED IN 24 HOURS

OLD GUARD WILL TURN OUT AGAINST THE POLICE

SENIOR DIVISION LEADERS PAY VISIT TO RECREIO

are

Originally no less than nine new Kharus comes in for Landult in the players were introduced to the side Craigengower twelve and A.A. By two goals to one, the South elected to meet the Police, in-Razack dlaplaces Pearce.

who last The Recrelo, who are away to Wales Borderers yesterday beat cluding Norman King.

thus year skipped for Victoria Park, the Kowlon Bowling Green the Royal Artillery and

wns to making two alterations, D. Alves earned for themselves the dis-Barrow-in-Furnace. He

have made dils début,

deputising for J.M.M. Alves

und tinction of finishing runners-up

J.V. Ruasny, R. Morrison, W. E.M. Remedios displacing C. Lopes. in the first division of the Hong- Greig, A. Calman, J. Kempton, J. Some of the teams who will be on

Fer-vlow are: kong Football Leagle.

Lindsay, G.W. Mitchell. M.

Taikoo R.C.-J. Polson, G. Possibly in no other game dur-guson and G.II. Compor were to ing the season have there boon have given place to J.O. McLaggan, Stewart, J. Watson and N. Drum. Ro many missed chances of scor-G. Duncan S. Gray, M.M. Johnston, mond (skip); A. Stalker, J. Whyte, ing. Both sets of forwards were J. Crookdale, R. Lapaley (the for R. Keown and W. Wotherspoon equally at fault, and when, with mer K.C.C. player). C. Attkinson (skip); D. Peoples, W. Cunning-

Sweeney ham, W. Weir and J. Chalmers and J. C, Brown (skip); C. Atkin- only a slender lead, and the ex- (ex-Interporter), J.N.

J.C. (skip). ehanges. Indicating full well that and N. King, leaving unly

son, M. Ferguson, A. Calman and KR. Lapsley (skip). they were by no means on top, the Brown, W.F. Hedley and F. Cullen Borderers began to sincken off, it as members of the team which had

DIVISION, L would have Econ only poetic jus-performed in the earlier tice if the Artillery had robbed this season. them of their success.

games

Reserves.-H. McKechnic,

W. Hadley, who is an absentoo from the Kowloon Dock team this work (Photo: S. W. Lam.)

Mcintyre, W. Brown and J. Wald. Craigengower C.C.-L.E. Lam- mert, A. E. Coates, J. Cavanagh Taikoo and B. W. Bradbury (skip); G. L. Buchanan, C. S. Summons, H. Beer CIVIL

✓ CRAIGEN-

GOWER

SERVICE

Y Kowloon C. C.

POLICE Recreio

v Kowloon Docks Y K.B.G.C.

Recreio EL. Barros, L. C. R.

DIVISION 2. Souza, G. G. Silva and R. F. Luz (skip); L. A. Gutierrez, R. Robarts, A. S. Gomes and C. E. Marques INDIAN R.C. v Police (skip); F. Xavier, J. M. M. Alven, KOWLOON C.C.v Yacht Club F. V. Ribeiro and F. X. M. da Silva KOWLOON (skip).

G.N.

v Recreio B.G.C.

GOWER v H.K. Electric

LAST MINUTE CHANCE. Seeing that the match was play.

Last night, however, it was and R. Basu (skip); W. T. Bright- ed under trying conditions, the

intimated that these changes man, J. S. Landolt, E. el Arculit amount of spirit displayed was re

had been cancelled and that the und U. M. Omar (skip). Washington, May 25. freshing. But the teams were ob

Dock would be represented by This should

America need to win but oneviously out of touch and individun-

the rinks which lost to the Civit prove a homeric

more match to qualify for the lism was the order of the day.

AGILE COMBEY.

Service a fortnight ago. struggle and al-

of the Challenge Round of the Davis though it would

Based on the division

Two ties which promise to pro- Cup. little

territorial exchanges, the Border- appear a premature to To-day they captured the open-ers deserved to win. They were duce keen bowls figure in the First the offensive Division programme. The Civil sugguest, it is ing two singles in the final of the certainly mure ou

Kowloon Docks: J.V. Ramsay, GRAIGEN- pretty certain American Zone against the Argen- than the Ganners, but the remark-Service receive the K.C.C., and the

Vinex and able agility of Combey, together Kowloon Bowling Green visit the R. Morrison. W. Greig and I Cullen; A. Calman, J. Kempton, J. that the result Line, both Ellsworth

The Bowling Green have an Lindany and J.C. Brown; will have for Wilmer Allison winning with ease. with the poor marksmanship of Recreio.

score exceptionally tough job confronting Mitchell, M. Ferguson, G.H. Coo- The tie is being staged at the Fortey and Co., suggested they, reaching offects

them, although the fact that the per and W. Hedley. on the champion-Chevy Chase Club, and in the first would retire with a blank

o successfu}}

Craigengower.-D.K. Kharas, M. Easy match of the day, Vines qutplayed sheet. ship.

Zappa to win in straight sets. The first goal did not come until Craigengower paid

Zappa improved as the game prolate in the second half, and this visit to the Portugese club should J. Medina, Y. Abbna and A. A Razack (skip); G. Duncan, F. K. The Recreio have mado one Modi, E. Tuck and W. GIII (skip); gred and in the third set took was after Fortey, Harris and Jones give them moral courage, four games after losing the first of the Borderers, and Bryant and

McDonald of the Artillery had change from the team which served J. Johnston, H. Milton, W. Ward Bowls championship of the Colony

them last, J.M.M. Alves coming in and W, V. Field (skip). ̧ Allison conceded the same num-missed comparative "sitters".

Recreio.-M. A. Carvalho, F. X. were decided on the Kowloon C.C. at G-2 and the second at 6-3,

L. Harris succeeded in benting for E.M. Remedios, Otherwise the

bowling green yesterday, when J. team will be at full strength. Soares, 4. V. Barros and A. H. Fraser eliminated J. M. Jack, and ber of games in beating llector Cat- taruzza in straight sets.

Comber with a header from

Basto (skip); J. E. Noronha, L. F.A. S. Gomes gained an easy victory Xavier, J. G. Ozorio and He won the first to

H. A. over G. H. Sherriff. displayed lory goalkeeper had

Alves (skip); D. Alves, J. M. S. corner, but before this the Artil- the Borderers forwards single

Rozario, E. M. Remedios and J. J. amazing form and often defented

Basto (skip).

Kowloon Deck:-

At the time of writing the indians have not finally determined their sixth player. He will be either A. H. Rumjahn, an old stalwart of the club, or Frank Pereira, who last year performed so`ably with the second string.

two, the

The five other representatives

Hambly has played regularly for second extended to ten games, but are certain. B.A. and II.). Itum- the K.C.C, for several seasons, al- the third was finished rapidly at Jahn, Colony's champlona, will though in lower divisions, whilst again be leading the side and they can be expocted to obtain at least Gray, a former Y.M.C.A player

a couple of not.

J.A. Cassumbhoy and 1.M.A. Razack (they are jocularly known

a the Sunday pinyera" at

makes his debut in the senior divi- vik

Whether there is sufficient balance the in this team to win against the

I.R.C. because it is then they in- Cricket Club on Monday Is a matter variably have inspired periods) for conjecture.

figure as the No. 2 pair, and ul- though they are liable to suffer

Judging on the Cricket Club Hae- from inconsistency, the potency of, however, plus the fact that the the combination cannot be denied. game is on the Club ground, the If they strike true form on Mon. Prospects ure not too bright for the day they seem fairly certain Annex couple of sets.

MINU'S PARTNER.

tu

A. Minu has found his glace as expected in the first team buv-1 ing done such_yeoman servicy in but the seconds last summer, there is still some donht na to his partner.

visitors.

The Club are fielding three well balanced, if not brilliant pairs, and it is this quiet strength which will play a large part in any success the club may achieve this year.

They are without the services of F. Williams, who last spring joined D.II. Hazell in the open doubles, and of course A.L. Sullivan is another absentee.

Recent triala indicated that A.H. Rumjalu might be more suitable than Pereira, On the

GOLDMAN AND WRIGHT. other hand the Interport cricket-

Hazell, however, enjoys the part- er teamed up with hinu last season and such experience Isnership of R.H. Wild, who beat him bound to be in their favour. The final selection will rest on further trials during the week end, but whatever the decision, the 1.1.C. will turn out a formidable six who will visit. Causeway Bay with every prospect of being the first team of the season to lower the colours of the champions.

in the Club Championship semi-final this year, and the two should deve-! top into a very useful combination.|

Without Yew Man-kit and Lee Wai-tong the C.R.C. are bound to suffer a handicap. Fortunately they have reflable players to succeed them and certainly the Chinese

Lolly Goldman has thrown in his lot again with the Club and has with him C.A. Wright, who appeared in "C" Division tennis last year, but is obviously of s better class. Wright is playing good tennis lately and with such a reliable partner as Goldman to help him, should more than Justify his selection.

H.J. Amstrong and G.W. Sewell,

will turn out two very strong pairs two of the stendiest exponents the

in the Lo brothers and Ho Ka-lad Club boasts team up as third pair and Taui Wai-pui.

and they will be difficult to bunt.

The Recreto are turning out the

In fact most will depend on team which last summer played these four players, and their aim such good tennis in the "B" Divi- will be to win five sala between sion, and in their baptism of senior them.

tennis against the University, who This is by no means inconceivable, were the rivals twelve months ago, particularly as they have the ad should gather a couple of points. vantage of being on their Own courts. In view of the dry

won-

BIG TEST

G-3.-Reuter.

STARTLING CRICKET

SUSSEX' AGAIN WIN

ALL ROUND FEAT BY LANGRIDGE

ESSEX SURPRISE GLOUCESTER

London, May 25. Startling cricket during the last two days saw three county matches finish abruptly to-day. when Sussex, Essex and Derby elaimed casy victories.

MAURICE TATE.

handed.

"CRAIG". AT FULL STRENGTH.

Craigengower, who journey to Taikos should have no difficulty in bringing away the points. They

BOWLS RESULTS

Victories For Fraser

And Gomes.

Two further matches in the Lawn

rather

Both matches were

ali sided affairs. Fraser had things his own way against Jack and won comfortably by 21 shots to 10.

Gomes found Sherriff out of form, J. V. Ramsay, R. Morrison, Wand had no difficuity In annexing his Greig and F. Cuilen (skip); G. N. game at 21 shots to 8. The winner D.K.Mitchell, J. Kempten, J. Lindsay played good bowls,

It was therefore a surprise to will be at full strength, with Lau- find him deceived a few minutes dolt returning for A.A. Razack.

A few changes are noticeable in later with a twisting shot by H. Harris. It was his only blun, the second division teams. der in an afternoon of brilliant achievement.

SEAL SCORES.

The Borderera apparently thought they could afford to rest on their laurels after this second showed goal, but the Artillery them otherwise. They began to become really dangerous for the first time, and might easily have scored a couple of goals inside of five minutes had the forwards re- vealed steadiness in front of the citndbl.

the Seal eventually reduced scores, beating Smith with a sizz- ling shot, but the same play com- mitted an atrocious blunder minute later, when he headed over from close in.

A

Teams: Borderers: Smith; Wallace, Podmore and Underwood; L. Harris, H. Harris, Fortey, Jones and Duncan.

R. Artillery:- Combey; Wroc and Greenshields; Rodgers, Pardoe and Harris; Wood, Gough, Bryant, MeDonald and Seal.

Water Polo Defeat for South China

OVERWHELMED

A

BY THE Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. fullilled all promise China when they defeated South

water Athletic Association in polo match at the "Y" bath yester day, scoring ten times and having but two replies from the Chinese.

Superb opportunism by the for- warda gave them such a pronounced victory and in general team work James Langridge, who bids fair they showed to better advantage.

whe to become

South China, whose side Recond Wilfrid Rhodes, and Tate, back again in made up by a Y.M. member, ther with its consequent effects on One of the most interesting tick the Sussex attack after his Aus-showed they are fast improving, but the courts, this advantage will be a of the day is that between the son trallan tour, ahared the honours Inck stamina. "Fullager," the sub- pronounced one and may, in more lor South China combination and of the match in which Sussex bent stituto, gave a good account of himself and is pretty certain to be than one match on Monday, deter-the new C.R.C. team which, under Somerset by an innings and 161. mine the result,

Langridge followed up a spark-snapped up by the Y.M. now they the promotion scheme, has been drafted from the "B" to the "A" ling innings of 134 not out by cap-have seen his form,

Schreudor, the "Y" crack for- The K.C.C., with at least one Division. It will be a real test for turing five wickets for. 42, whilst now couple, will pay a visit to the the Causeway Bay players and if Tate, bowling with his old vigour, ward was in irresistible form and remaindor Hongkong Cricket Cluh who are they emerge auccessful, they can returned final analysis for the netted five goals, the stronger than ever this year. confidently anticipate having a say match of 9 for 50, kis first achieve-being shared by Campbell.(2),

In the honours Inter on.

ment of the season.

Kerr, Lange and Donn.

Cheung Wing-kwong and Kwong South The Craigengower, another team

Chan-hang responded for The Poninsula club, who have to come under the new constitu- 'Derby, following up their splen-China.

"Although It is not yet officially been rather out of the running since tion, are a little uncertain as to did feat of beating Kent, tied Lei- 1915 when they last won the "A" their pairs and so far no selection cester up in knots to wit by nnsettled, there is overy chance of Division, will again rely on the Fin has been made.

Finnings and 86 rung.

the Y.M.C.A. first team playing cher brothers as the No. 1 pair.

Lec scored a century for the South China in their next gala at Augmented by A.E.P. Guest and If, however, they turn out any- Willle Hyde, two well sensoned thing like as strong as last summers, and Leicestor could do North Point. On that occasion

nothing with the attack. players, and R.B. Hambly and S.A. mor's "D" side, they should be able Gray, who come together in the to overcome the South Ching "B", team for the first time.

(Continued on Page 13.)'

NEW K.C.C. PAIR.

ASTONISHING RESULT.

But the most astonishing result

the Chinese will have the services

of three of their Canton players

keen struggle.

In the defeat of Gloucester. by and the match should produce n

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