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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, TEBRUARY 3, 1934.

VERITAS" ON THE H. K. TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

PERHAPS YOU DIDN'T KNOW-

THAT if one's opinion is to be based

on the fact that the first, trint, hold as far back as New Your's Day. was a complete fiasco, and that the second. has only been fixed for to- inorrow, it would appear as it Shang- haf were regarding the forthcoming triangular football Interport content | with complete inlifference,

AT the reason for their non- chalant attitude to team building is possibly supreme confidence in their ablity to withstand the in vasion of Tientsin and Hongkong, burn us a result of their successful visit here fast year...

HAT the teadis, regarded more or less probables and possibles, have considerably changed since the New Year trial, but that six of the

Suen

Kam-ahun, former South- China player, who in playing in the Shanghai Interport trial to-morrow.

players who cure south inst your are included.

THAT the Probables will line up as follows:-Chow (Tung Hwn) : Dalloway (Worcesters) and Turner (Police) Remedio (A.S.), Smith (Worcenters), and Zee (China): Taoon (Cultures), K.C. (Darkle) Chen (3 Cultures), Tai (Tung Hwa), Archer (Worcester) and Wilkinson (Police).

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THAT the Possibles will be:

Hubbard. (Worcesters): Shute (Pelica) and Stokes (S.F.C.): Tu (Tung Hwa), Stan Gash (Police), and Costa (A.S.F.): Bader (Police), K. Z. Zun (7 Culturea), Coliet (A.S.F.), N. 2. Lee (Tang IIwn) and 9. II. Van (Tung Hwa).

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THAT the reserves are: Follezou

(A.S.F.), Marcal (A.S.F.), Madar (S.R.C.), Favacho (A.S.F.). Malin (Worcesters) and Boisserie (S.R.C.).

THAT K. Z. Zun, the Possibles' in- side right is Suen Kam-shun as he was known in Hongkong when playing for South China two-years ago. Furthermore that Suen là anc of the finest inside forwards ever to make his way out of the Colony, and that if he is finally selected he will give the Hongkong defence a heap of trouble.

THAT

sports writer commenting on the teams, in the Shanghai Times saya "K. C. Chen, for some! reason, has been sent to inside left in the Whiten; his usun! post is ont the left wing, and he will be at sea in his allotted position.

THAT he adds "Wilkinson will strengthen the attack of the Whites, as Ward has not beon play

BE IN

LEADING PLAYERS WHO WILL

ACTION NEXT WEEK: SURVEY

OF THE

CURTAIN LIFTED ON MONDAY:

J. A. Cassumbhoy and M. W. Lo, last year's final- ist and semi-finalist res- pectively, are among the prominent players who will set in motion the Colony's singles. tennis championship for 1934 on Monday afternoon next.

Both are expected to survive their encounters, although Cas- Aumbhoy will probably be well extended by S. W. Liang, who is a constantly improving player, and is capable, if discovering Cassumbhoy on an "off day," of making the fullest use of such an advantage.

Cassumbhoy enjoyed one or two marked achievements to

PROGRAMME

THIS IS THE OBJECTIVE of the players taking part in the open tennis championships which start next week, for on the centre court at the Hongkong Cricket Club is played the finals of the singies and doubles, and during the next two months will be the scene of many a titanic strugle.

reach the final last year. His 1932 tournament, when his wither. first notable victim was Lai ing forehand and, backhand drives Kwong-taun, and subsequent- kept the champion right on edge ly, in the semi-final, he elimin- until after the first set. One also ated M. W. Lo after giving

retains recollections of Tsui's the best display of his career.

lively game against Ho Ku-lau In

the first round last year.

I have not seen Cassumbhoy in

The young player has been action for some considerable time,

draw.. but I am reliably informed that extremely unlucky in the he has shown no signs of retro- Rumjalin one year, Ho Ka-lau the now "Stick" Duft. greasion.. but if anything, of im- next and provement,

Whatever else, one ім fairly assured of some spectacular changes in Tuesday's match.

Anyhow his match with Liang is likely to prove the most attractive of the card of nine encounters

arranged for Monday.

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Tsul is still essentially a hitter, although during the phat twelve months he has learnt a great deal in the way of controlling his shota, and has also widened his repertory the game.

M. W. Lo should win with com- of strokes and his knowledge of fort. Interesting as a clash be- -Tween club colleagues is the meet-

M. W. Lo.

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THE NEW CHAMPION?

But when called upon Duff can probably drive harder than any other player in the Colony to-day: that is if his form in Shanghai in 1931 means anything. Duff is free- ly being discussed as the most likely man to depose S.A. Rumjahn from his championship throne, and from what I hear-ho-has-regained- hie form sufficiently to allow him to do so. The only real doubt is whether he will be in Hongkong long enough to see the tournament through. There is, I belleve, a distinct chanco of him being called away to Shanghal in the near future. Everyone will hope that he will not be denied the opportunity of adding the Hong kong Championship to his long list of successes.

9. A. Rumjan and E. C. Fincher.

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game

with

Нія cousin, H.D. 18 also engaged, and both can be expect- ed to win through for their second round clash. Ho Ka-Jau is billed to appear on Wednes day, but it is quite on the cards that the match will be put back a couple of days, as Ho will have only been back from Indo China a few hours and will probably still be feeling the effects of the sen voyage.

GAME WORTH SEEING. Incidentally Hachiuma should be worth seeing. Watching them both in action when Hirai and Kusumoto passed impressed with the rapid strides through here the other day, I was made by Hachluma. He la hitting the ball very much harder, very much more accurately, and with greater variation than ever before. But even if stroke for stroke, he proves as good as Ho Ka-lau, I because of his pertinacity and think the Chinese player will win remarkably, fine recovery shows. It was this feature of his game which allowed him to bent Teddy Fincher in the fourth. round last all the way to win the semi-final year, and to send S.A. Rumjahn after three sets of 31 games. people by carrying off the Club On Thursday, Ng Sze-kwong, Quite an interesting personality which included Lolly Goldman, distinction of being the doyen of Championship against an entry who with S.E. Green, shares the port) and the 24th (Shield semi-who makes his initial appearance R.H. Wild, A.L. Sullivan and D.H. the participants in the champion- Analy).

In the local championship, and a Hazell. It was also twelve months ship, will be given the opportunity playing on Monday, R.R.G. Hoare of Hi.S. Cumber- ago that Cannon gave Tsui Wai- of proving that his defeat by Lai innd.

nui the shock of his life, taking him to three nets in the second defence, allled with reliable at-

Honie, who boasts a very fino round.

ing too well fately."

THAT ho further contends "It is

apparent that Turnor has been sent among the Whites, to strengtheni the defence of what might better be termed the probable tears, and that he is more suited for this position than N. Lee, the Tung Hwa back, cannot be doubled."

Tuesday, and I suspect that he will A.L. Sullivan is also on view on

ing betwen Horac Le and 19 Tak- than appears at first sight. F. H. have a much more difficult task cheuk. The rallies may not be Kwok, his opponent, is ono of vory exhiliraling as both men pre- those plodding type of players, fer i strict baseline form of at whose very orthodoxy Is aumclent as the motto.

better equipped player. Sullivan Both are what would be regard. probably have to remain strictly ed in the open tournaments in alert if he is to avoid any dis- England a excellent handicap comforture in this game.

tack with safety first, and last, very often to upact

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CANNON'S TASK.

will

oveht players. Their games are founded on the principles neces- THAT there is not likely to be tournaments, and the verdict will Tuesday is that between Capt. sary for success in handicap The third interesting game on any senior league matches for probably go to the player who can P.S. Cannon anu H.J. Armstrong, the next four weeks, the official inst the longest. Iu al.ould just Cannon, last year, surprised most fixture fat having provided for about pull it off. blank daya to-day, as well, as on February 10 and 17 (the Inter-

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THAT unless Clubs

mutual arrangemente it would seem that valuable opportunities for gotting off arrear matches will be lost during this month.

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But Armstrong also enjoyed a tacking strokes off the ground on signal achievement in the Open hoth hands, last year did ex last your, when in the first round THAT

IAT the Interport does not ceedingly well in the Navy affect clubs like the Athletic, Championships in England, roach- third sot. He and Cannon should ho overcame W.C. Hung in the Recreto, Royal Artillery, Bor-Ing the bomi-final before aliming be fairly well matched, although dorers, Navy and East Lancs, who tion. His weakness in in service Armstrong la will thus have to remain unneces- and an inclination to go up on the

orratic off sarily Idio.

wrong ball. He should have round, and relies just a little too little difficulty in beating Gamble, effective player he might.

much on top-spin drives to be the THAT the Royal Artillery is one who is not such no advanced

team in particular which would | player....** like to play matches on February 10 and 17, as during that period they will only be without the sorvicos of Allon, wherons after the 17th they will lose Allen, Comboy, Groenshields and Rodgers,

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Cannon, now reputed to have one DUFF'S DEBUT.

of the strongest backhands in the Colony, will probably win because Tuesday will offer some ho can vary his game better than interesting play, W.A.H. Duff Armstrong, but if the latter con- makes his debut in the local contrates on his opponent's fore- championship, and against none hand, there may be a different other than Tsui Yun-pui, brother story to tell.

himself reigning champion of ing lights enter the arena. Si of Hongkong's No. 2 player, and Wednesday sees some other lead- Queen's College.

Rumjahn, the holder, will be called

THAT the East Lance could play off at least two games without alfocting the official, Axture liat no they made a late start to the season Toul's diapiny against S.A. Rum fonce against J. McDougall, the Btill fresh. In one's memory in upon to offer his first line of de- and are several matches in arrears. Jahn in the second round of the Hongkong Cricket Club player.

-Tani· Wal-pui.

Kwong-trun twelve months WAN false indication of abilities.

DEBUT OF DUFF TUESDAY

PERHAPS YOU DIDN'T KNOW-

THAT by the time the Senior Shield semi-finals are played, both the Club and the Borderers will be without the assistance of two or three regular players.

THAT South China and St.

Joseph's, unless injuries inter- vene, will be able to take the field at full strength, and will probably, ng a result, start favourites for tho final unless they clash in the sami. Anal.

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Ho Ka-lau and Tsul Wai-pui and THAT this time last year,

Artillery were leading the

Goldman and Fincher,

THE PROGRAMME,

The complete programme the week, subject to alteration

for

is:

A. Crawford v R. H. Wild

Blonday

M. W. La v C. Ravenhill

J. Barrow v H. Ung

R. R. G. Hoare v G. Gamble

Wone Fuk Nam H. Owen

Hughes

I. M. A. Rizsok v Ng Wai Lum

II. Lo v. Iu Tak Cheuk

K. N. Lee G. R. M. Ricketts

J. A. Cassambloy v S. W. Liang

Tuesday -

P. K. Liang v Firdos Khan A. E. P. Guest v H. B. Duy D. C. Dunham v W. G. Hung D. S. Green v Ng Kam Cheun P. S. Cannon v H. J. Armstrong ngo F. H. Kwok v A. L. Sullivan

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Toul Yun Pulv V. A. II. Duff

Wednesday

By a curious trick of fate, these two are drawn together in H. D. Tollinton v C. M. Jacob the first round again this year. M. Drysdale v H. D. Rumjahn From Canton sources I hear A. C. C. Miers v R. B. Hambly that Lai, although still very S. E. Green v M. Beach Thomas .good, is not quite so good as he T. L. In v J. W. Leonard

was: from which Ng Sze-kwong M. C. Hung v II, Y Ho should be able to draw en- S. A. Grny v C. Amery couragement.

longue, trailed by South China, Borderers, Lincolna, St. Joseph's and Navy in that order named, THAT there is but might differ- enge to the standings of the Grst six teams to-day, the order

• Stan Gash, one of the mainstays of Shanghai football, who has again been elected for the Interport trial to be held in Shanghai to murrrow. boing Lincolna, St. Joseph's, South the Artillery being at the foot of China, Borderers, Navy and Club,

the table.

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S. A. Rumjahny J. McDougallTHAT the comparative league te- K. L. Ilo v Y. Hachlama'

cords of these clubs a year ago and to-day is ns follows:-

Thursday

As a matter of fact Lai was very unimpressive against Cas- sumbhoy a year ago, and the fact remains that he is not the same CA, Wright v K. M. Wong player on a grass court as on clay. Ng Sze Kwong v K. T. Lal But the game will be of more than Luk and Les v Luk and Weng passing interest.

on

FINCHER'S PROMISE. Both Teddy Fincher and Taui Wai-pui come Into action Thursday, the former against Y.C. Kwok, and the faller that pro- gressive young player, Chut Chun- chuk

I found particular interest in watching Tincher's form at Can- ton last Sunday. Whilst his game with Bodiker was of the customary" Inter-Club friendly type, the fact remains that the K.C.C, player was seen approaching something of his best form, and as the maleh. was taken quite seriously by both. players, one is perfectly justified' in taking the display as a reliable, guide.

Fincher's game

The most pleasing feature of

against Bodiker was his driving on both hands.

the court with the disadvantage of Hitherto the "unluckiest player in the Colony" has always entered possessing but a comparatively weak attack forehand. has really strengthened this de- partment and was returning Bodiker's drives (his best strokes)

But he

J. C. Raugh Tam You Fong

Ruzack and Cassumbhoy v Ric-

ketts and Thonta

B. C. Finchery Y. C. Kwak Toi Wai Pui v C. C. Chiu

Ho Ka-lau.

Friday

with interest, and what is even Barretto and Remedies v Gamblo

And Haigh more important, finding the cor Wright and Gray v Barrow and

McDougall

ners..

Perhaps, In view of his many Remedios and Silva v Kwok and

Liang disappoinments in the past, it may appear foolish to suggest Millard and Pile v Cannon and

Owen Hughes Fincher as a likely successor to Rumjahn this year: nevertheless Ho and Tau v Green and Green his current form would demand Goldman and Fincher Lo and Lo the best answer that either, Rumjahn, Duff, Tsul Wai-pui or Ho Ka-lou could give.

IN 1933-

R.A.

S. China Borderers Lincolns

P. W. D.

St. Joseph's 10 Navy...

AND to-day-

0 200 205

18 20 10

P. W. D. L. F. A. Lincolns. 16 11 18 88 St. Joseph's 13 10 21 01 Borderers 12 10 0 2 48

S. China

Navy

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18 9 1 8

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comparative analysis reveals that a year ago these leading six teams had scored 164 goals between them in a total of

tamen, giving an average of 2.608 per match, whilst to-day the samo half a dozen teams In 77 games have scored 201 goals, gly- ing nu average of 2.010 per, match.

THAT defences remain on the

samo level. Last year they had conceded between them' 86 goals: to-day the same teams have given away 114, the latter being a slightly higher average.

BILLIARDS DISPLAY.

Willie Smith Again Shows Brilliant Form,

PLAYS M. N. RAKUSEN.

Another brillant exhibition of billiards and trick shots. was given Inst night by Mr. Willie Sthith, one. of the world's most famous exponents

GALLACHER AND of the game.

CHELSEA

A large number of enthusiasta at- tended the Kowloon Cricket Club to watch the English billiards champion demonstrate

of the best roring off losing hazards,

WEEK'S LIKELY WINNERS. Friday is given over entirely to doubles, and so as to complete an entertaining week's tennis, wo have the first round meeting of HACHET SAID TO BE the table play." Fincher and Goldman and the Loj brothers,

I will add the names of players who I expect to win during the week:

SINGLES.

BURIED

an some

tables of the Colony the art top of

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Pho

Smith's opponent was Mr. M. Rakusen himself a player of local distinction, Twice this work Rakasen London. has made breaks of over 80,

There have been many tales go-

Smith scored 1,000 against his ing about regarding Hughes Gai-opponent's 717, having spotted Raku- sen 500, and made. big breaks of Incher, Cholaoa's Scottish Inter 100, 90 and 94, national contreforward. It was In a game of mooker Smith scored R.H. Wild, M.W. Le, J.J. Barrow, said that he was on bud terms 85 to Tinkusen's 7. R.R.G. Hoare, Wong Fuk-nam, with the London club and he has L.M.A... Razack, Iu Tak-chouk,

G.R.M. Ricketts, J.A. Chasumbhoy, been reported as saying "who P.K. Liang, A.E.P. Guest, W.C. would play for a club like Chel Hung, Ng Kam-choun, P.S., Can-aca anyway?" There was even son, A.L. Sullivan, W.AGT. Duff. talk of Gallacher being transfer H.D. Tollington, H.D. Rumjohn. red and Everton was mentioned. R.B. Hambly, S.E. Green, J.W.

LEAGUE CRICKET,

Hongkong C.C. Team For

To-day's Match,

The Hongkong 0.0) are

Leonard, H.Y. Ho, C. Amery, S.A. But now apparently everything Rumjahm, Ho Ka-inu, C.A. Wright, has been patched up. Gallacher the Rowlabs G., in a Pirat Ng Szo-kwong, Tam Yoc-fong, E.C. returned to the Chelsea side sion league match on the Fincher, Taul Wai-pui..

against Sunderland and the whole ground this afternoon at two aida played much better than their The following will dronissan

Dunkley, D. 8. Harley, Hongkong G.0-AT C2 ward capt) Mainnet Mitchellie Hi Owón: Hur Peared, T.-F. Paara, mond "art GARAMA

DOUBLES.

Luk and Lee, Razack and Cas-Position at the bottom of the table sumbhoy, Barretto and Remedios, would suggest. They won by 4-0 Wright and Gray, Kwok and and Gallacher's was the best goal Liang, Cannon and Owon Hughes, of the match.