THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1934.
SPEED TENNIS IN CHAMPIONSHIP
ENGLAND'S RANKING
Dr. J. C. Gregory.
F. J. PERRY.
IV. G. Kirby (In S. Africa) 0-2 0- by, a. Kirby (in H. Africa) 6-3 6-2; ht, Grotenfell (D.C., Finland) 6-0 6-1
8-1
A. Grahn (D.C. v. Finland) 0-1 6-2 6-4. 11. 11. 8. Hillier (Midiesex v. Baolk)
M J. N. B. Ashlon (Middlesex, Buffolk)
G
1 J. B. OI (Barrey v
4--8|
Middlewens ti
It F, Maier (D.G. v, Spain) -- JB 1--21
hit P. Sindreu (D.C. v. Spain) (~30-03 it F. F. Glover (C., Uhampo.) 0-3 (-Z
7:
in E. C. Peters (LC. Champa) d-ɔ Band
|
hit A. K. Quit (H.C. Champs.) 6-2 6-4
6-BA
1
... N. Lee (11.C. Champs.) 6-3 3-4 13-ti 4-0 6-3;
ht 11. W. Apsiin (.0. Champ.) 2-0 7-6
1 R. Menzel (D.C. v. Carcho-Slovakla; 6-1
046-0:
I. Herkt (D.C. y. Cebu-Slovakia) 6-2
G- B
ht A. Meril v. French 1.C., Auteuit) -
B
C Banus tv. French 1.C., Auteuils 6-3
G Randot (French Chamm.) 0-1 0-1
$2
hit J. Itimet (French Clampe.) G-3 0-1 4-3!
hi J. Maiserk (French Chapa) ———0—0
7-66-3:
ut H. L. de Morpurge (D.C., Italy) 0-4
7-08-1
PLAYERS
THEIR PERFORMANCES DURING PAST YEAR
SOME INTERESTING COMPARATIVE RECORDS COMPILED
TENNIS
A recent issue of the Lawn Tennis and Badîmnton, the official English L.T.A. journal, which is invaluable. to all tennis players, contains some unusually interesting data concerning England's ranking players.
It gives their chief victories and defeats during the past year, revealing their performances on which the official ranking was based. The list will be found below, and affords some enlightening reading.
Crecho-Slovakia] dö by it: D. Wilde (Paddington)
3-3
H. K. Lester.
4--01
BOUTS
Tilden and Vines's Far East Tour
AT H.K.C.C.
SEVERAL GAMES
FINISHED
MONEY PROBLEM UNDER 30 MINS.
CROPS UP
St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 6. Bill O'Brien, manager of William T. Tilden and Ells. worth Vines, said here to-day that the prospecting trip to the Far East this year of the two tennis professionals do-: pended upon whether the Japanese tennis association meets his financial demands.
He said the Japanese were of *ering $10,000 to pay the expenses of the trip, whereas he has naked $12,000 and will not go unlesa, hei cots this sum.
The present tentative schedule of the tennis stare is to spend the Arst half of October in Japan, .he last half in China and the first pines. O'Brien sald they also would play in Honolulu if the trip Is made, but that the dates have not been set.
he W. A. IL Collins (Wimbledon) (~61 J. 8. Herrison (N. of Eng. Champs.) 5-10 lost to G. La Rogers (Wimbledon) 5-7 6-a half of November in the Philip
bt Menzel (D.C.
Band B-1;
11
at J. Brughan (Wimbledon) -7 -6 7 1 0. L Prance N. of Eng. Champs.) 6—3
0-3 6-3
10-0
bi R. Gledhill (Wimbledon) 6-10-A 1:ht bt P. 1. D. Spence (Wimbledon) -20-2
0-4:
6-2
D. BacPhall, juny. (N. of Eng. Champs.)
J. A. QUIN (Yorker v. Burrey) 6-4 6-2;
IV. McGrath (D.C. v. Austrašĺa) - 78 bt II. K. Lester York . Warwicks 2-4
ht 31, Ellsworth Vines (D.C. v. America) 6-1
W. Allan (D.G., America) 6-2 7-D
G
A. Martin (D.C. v. France] 5-3 6-4 6-0;
ht V. Taroni (Lido, Venice) (ml -1:
A. Bajacek (Lldo, Venice)
C. Boussus. French LC, Queen's) 5—1
R. Mint (Covered Courts Champe.) 0-8
I D.. Prean (Covered Courts Champ4.) —¶
loat
6-10-16-27
De Kehrling (Beaulieu) 0-2-3-6 2-6; lost to F, J. Perry (Hard Court Champs.
B-1 2-0:
Australia)
lot to J. H. Crawford (D.C. v.
6-1 2--2---
at to H. Cochet (D.C. v, France) 7–6 4–0
044-4 4~~6:
fost in J. Satoh (Wimbledon) -7 3-6 6-2
0-5, 2-0:
lost to . Palmieri (do, Venice) Tomb Boots
2-01
font to J. Baretra (v. LC., France, Queen's)
0-17-05-0;
1st A. Larrol (Wimbledon) 6-3 6-3 6-4; ht V. M-Grath (D.C. v. Australia) 0-2 0-1
6-21
▾ America) 0-3 7-01'
hit W. Alliron (D.C.
4. Elworth Viare (D.C. v.. America) 1-0
675 1-6 C9—to retd.;
ht I Cal FD.C., France) 8-10 — —
1-0 0-1
4
to J. Borotra (C.C. Champ.) 3-6 1-5 4-6 6-1 4-6.
H. G. N. LEE.
C. J. Robbins (in N. Afrien) 3-6 6-2 lit P. Terrier (London v. -Parla) 2-6 6-4
6-0 70-
A Merlin (D.c. v. Franek) 1-0 - 0-2
1-0: Litt. Bryan (U.S.A. Champs.) 3–6 0–3 6–0t D. H. Williams (Paddington) 6-2 6-0;
LA J. B. ORIA (Surrey. Middlesex) 2-6 6-3 (-1)
8-31
1 M. Hacht (U.8 A. Champe.) D−1·06 Bed &
bt K. Gledhill (U.3.A. Champs.) 6-2 4-6 lit F., IL, Avory (11C. Champs) 2–4 7–6 44
11-0 Qubit (U.A.A. Champs.) GV MrGrath 0-2 4-1:
T
1 A. K
(HC, Champa.) 2
bi Lt. Bloefen (U.S.A. Champr.) 0–3 0–2 ||! M. Bernard (1.C. v. French I.C.) 6-1 6-5;
0-21
bt E Leven (French Champs. 6-4 J
Abt A. Coulson (French Chomas) G-4 -
3. Crawfnei A. Champs.) (-3
11—19 4-6 0-06-13
bt J, van Ryn (Los Angeles) 6-1 6-8) FL Stoelen (Los Angeles)
-
J. Hatols Lew Angeles) -1 - -
It C. E. Maifroy Christchurch. N.Z.) 6
bt CE Malfrey (Wellington, N.Z1 0-1
it 0. En Malfry (Auckland, N.Z.)
H. D. Wille, Wanganul, N.2.) Z---
(Melbourne) ut... Hopma
0-3 6-
G
~;
4-3:
1. C. Flaher (French Champ.) 3-6 4-6
G-10-4;
0-2 0-4:
0-3
Murion (Yorka v. Warwick) 4–6 7–5
bt. Nodal (v. French LC.. Auleull) B...]
2-80-7:
1 A. Gentien (. French 1.C.. Auten) 7~0
18-0
C. N. O. Ritchie (Wimbledon) 10-07-
7-03-06-
bt. W. Scheurker (1.0. v. Dutch I.C.) G
0-4;
bt H. A. C. van Rienadijk (1.C. v. Dutch 1.C.
-7;
It to I. . N. Lee (Paddington) 4–0 1–8;
7–8 5–1 2–6:
lost to II, 0. N. Lee (U.S.A. Champs.) 4-4
8-03-91-0;.
Jon! to J. van Ryn Los Angeles) 4—6 1-6; Lost to F. J. Perry (Wanganui, N.Z.)
201
lost to H. C. Dopman (Melbourne) 0-7 1-
-0.025;
fost to A. K. Quirs (Hydney) 6-4 1-0 3-0 Jost to V. McGrath (Rydney) 48-6: It to Quis trisbane) 2-6 -6.
E, R. AVORY.
ht A. Gentlen (v, French 1.C.) 6-0 6
Tilden, the former Davis Cup star, and Vines, the American and Wimbledon singles champion of! 1932 who recently turned profes- alona), are now on a tour of prin- cipal American cities, Tilden, now
bt If., N, Cooper Hamton Bermuda) 6-2 | 40 years old, holding his own with
G
ht C. Smith (Bermuda) G-1 -0:
Gilbert Hall (Bermuda Champa.) ma
Int to 11. W. Austin (Surrey. Yorks) 3-t J. N. B. Ashton (Midleiex v. Suffolk)
6-1
lost to R. K. Tinkler (lleckenham 6–2
5–7
2-61
-£
lost to R Mensch (Wimbledon) 7-0
-6.
F. H. D. WILDE.
bi D. II. Willams (Roehampton) -
-
J. 8. O (Roehampton) 1-4 6-1
at I. . Whesterfi (Roehampton) 7-8 bt D., Willam (Burlingham) 2-
8-2:
bt M. Ilebda (French Champs.) G
0-41
it E. R. Avery (Beckenham) 6-30-8:
3-4
6-6-2:
for
HACHIUMA BEATS HIMSELF: CASSUMBHOY RECOVERS
DUFF EXEMPLAY BUT SULLIVAN WEAK AT THE NET
(By "Veritas").
Tennis players at the Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday wore in à terrific hurry: so much so that the oncounters which drew a very big crowd to the ground were finished before quar- tor past five. Duff and Sullivan took something like 20 minutes to polish off Major Eastwick Field and Major Withington: Ho Ka-lau took less time to convince his supporters that he has developed into a first class player: Lieut. Hoare and Lieut. Miers started their argument against Tam Yoc-fong and Ng Kam-chuen shortly after 5 o'clock and were back in the pavilion before. half-past.
But although played at a break- | neck speed; the tennis was hardly Vinca, who is but 22.
Ид up to expectations. Duff Present plans call for about sullivan did not receive the op be 37. Hier (Midlesex v. Buffolk) 7-9 0-200,000 miles of travel for the two position necessary for them to
6-1;
Was
extended by not stars this year. They leave in uspay their real qualities: Ilo
exhibition play inj Ka-lau April
and Haeniuma as one expected him to Franco, Belgium, Norway other European countries. Upon be, and F. H. Kwok did not produce their return to the United States the same tennis against lu Tak- May 25 they will play in this coun-cheuk by which he beat Sullivan cry and then, if present plans are last week. carried out, will start for Japan in
| ht II, C. Nonos Middlesex v, Knt) 6-3 6-3
bt Fagan (A. George's Hi!) 0-3 0-0 bt GRATTA (St. George's 1311) 10 ut Vinsii (Ft. Georgs's II 1-8 10-8: It Tinkler (Bt. Georse's B) 4–0 0–2;
D. N. Jon Cambridge D. Publle
Schools .. L.T.A.) 6-2 4-6 8-6; 21 J. P. G, Lynght (Beckenham) 4-6-2
.7--5
6-2;ht C. J. Bobbing (Lendon Champs) 6-3 6-4; | September.
-1; be G. E. Chaquet (Newport, America) 8-2
--
C. IL, D. Tuckey (Surrey v. Middlesex) 1-8
bt H. G. N. Cooper (H.C. Chiampe.) 4-6 8-C
be R. M. Turnbull (West Kensington) 8-
Gl
blems (Beckenhani) 8 6-1; ·
bt V. A. Catalet (Wimbledon) 7-6-3 7-40: J. Condon (inckenham) 463-2 t A. Bawarowski (All England 'late) $-0
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b. J. R. Roddail (All England Plate) (-0
10:
A. del Bono (All England Plate) 6-1 0-1:
6~1 &
dt M. Duxby (Newport. America) 2-6 6-3
11:
Et 1. Prait (V.B.A. Champa.) 0-2 0-1 6-3;
7
Lont to F. X. Ablells (in U.S.A.) 1-6 5-8: font to Dr. P. D. L. Spence (Surrey v,
Middlesex) -4 4–0 4–61
Bout to C. IL D. Turkey (Surrey v. Middlesex) lent to H. 0. N. Lee Hard Court Champs.)
Git but full
lost to F. 1. D. Wilde (Beckenham) 3–6 |
3--01
lost to .. N. Jones (Cambridge) 5-0 3-6; lost to . Glekill (Queen's) 4~—G_3—6; Just to LR. Stoefen (Wimbledon) 6-2 8—10
4-6 6-8:
Ut Grandauilot (All England 21st) lost to FX Shields (Newport, Amseries)
hit J. D. P. Wheatley (All England Plate)
G-4
4-1: D. Trenn (French Champs.) 7-0 1-812 3. 24. Case (U.S.A. Champs.)
G-1
--2
bt M. Hernani (French Champs.) 10-8 6-4bt W Sewant (Los Angeles) 200-10;
G-7
bt 1. 11. Wheateralt (Queen's Club Spring?
G
EC-Peters-(Queen's Club Spring) 7-6
0-40-1
bt J. C. Gregory (Paddington) 6-4 0-4
-KE. Flabor (Wimbledon) 6-8 0-1 6-5
bt H. C. Nunes (Winbledon) 0-3 7-5 0-0:
bt J. Crawford (Melbourne) 6–4 2–6 6-4
I II. C. Hopman (Byılner) 0–3 0–4 (twice);
to H. W. Autio (Practice Games at Melbury) 8-10 7-5 6-0 1-0 0-71 Jest to II. W. Austin (8urrey v. Middlesex)
6-8 2-0:
2
F. J. Perry and G. P. Hughes. Just to J, Satoh (French Champishalipe) -
6-7 6-6 0-3 2-6; last to 0. de Stefani (D.C. v. Italy; 7-8 4-0 Icat to H. G. Farquharson (Wimbledon) 5-7 lost to C. E. Malfroy (Dunedin, N.Z) (-6
Emb lost to J. Crawford (Sydney) 0-2 4–6 3—6 |_ lost to V. B. McGrath (Brisbane) 0–2 2–8
H. W. AUSTIN.
II. Tamer (Monte Carlo) 6-1 4~0 (+3} (Foxtra (Monte Carlo) 11-0 6-3
753
bt P. Feret (London v. Parls) — 4–0 4–0
2-0 0-4)
bt A. Gentlen (London v. Parly) mi
ناسة
bt P. Perry (Practice Care at Halbury)
B73761
bt 11. Lee (Queen's Club Spring) 11-9
8-87-8:
1. J. 8. OT (Queen's Club Spring)
nwf་"་;
bt A. drahn (D.C. v. Finland) 0-0 0-2 0-7:
bi B. Grotenfsit (D.C. v. Finland) 9-0 6-1
3
ht C. Angan (New Zealand);
st R. M. Ferklas (Wallington N.Z.) 6-3 6-0;
ht Pearce (Dunedin, N.7) 2 G
FT. Bartlett (Auckland N.Z.) 4-6 0-2
t E. F. Moon (Ethbape) 7-0 G;
lost in Dr. P. D. 1. Spenco (Surrey v.
Middlesex) ———— 1—0; lost to H. Wheatcroft (West Kensington) bt. Tidball (Newport, America) 0-7 0-8;6-07 201
Lt V. McGrath (Wimbledon) Gud 6) $-13
bt ii. Culler (U.S.A. Champs.) 6-2 4-6 6-1 lost to Goldschmidt (London v. Paris) 14-10
by P. II. D. Wildo (U.S.A. Champu.) — 6—8
01
b. Nunol (G.D., Japan) 1-86-21
1 R. Riggs (Los Angeles) 0—1—3)
BB
lort to P. Landry (London v. Parla) 2-6 4-0
and:
lost to A. K. Quiet (Hard Court Champ.)
1-84-0
bt B. G. France (New Zealand) 0-3 9-Det ta . Mensal (French. Chmabu.)
0-1: bt N. I. C. Wilson (Dunedin, N.Z.) 0–4 4–6 Boat to V, G. Kirby (Beckenhof) 1–8 6–7:
021
lost to J. R. Reddall (Hampstead 1.C.3 -1
3-4 A-10:
031-03
bt C. F. Malfrey (Wanganui 7-5 0-4:
Lt D. F. Turnbull (Melbourne) 0-6 6-lost to Dr. J. C. Gregory (Paddington)
11946-$1
-70~0 lont to. Vises (U.S.A. Champs.) B-0
by Jud
Jost to D. Budze (Los Angeles) 8—1_2-ű
lost to J. Muria (San Francisco) 7-9 8-0.
H. K. LESTER.
CRAWFORD'S
WEAK SERVICE
OFFERS PERRY AN EASY TARGET
IN VICTORIAN TITLE BOUT
Writing in the latest issue of the Lawn Tennis And Badminton, Australian D.P. Turnbull, the Davis Cup player describes the hi Borwell (Tally Ho) 1080 victory of Fred Perry over Jack bi 3. L. Chamberlain (Warwick . Yorks) Crawford in the Victorian Champ-
- 4-7 6-3;·
bt C. E. Hare (Tally Hn) in put:
bt C. B. D. Turkey (II. d. Championship at Melbourne. In the
course of his comments he says; P. M. Lindner (Warwick. Worerator)
bi F. C. Peters (Priors. Blym.) 7-5 7-6;
bt Glover (Bandown) R-6 7-5;
¦ be 1. H. Wheatcroft (Edgbaston) 6-2 6-2;
ht E. J. David (Edgbaston) G
0.01
AALIV
The Ho Ka-lau-Hachiuma game attracted a big gallery, who
by the Japanese defeat himself absolute lack of control over his shots. Hachiunta drove extremely well during the first five or six exchanges in each rally, and then ne threw discretion to the wind and made some very ill-considered shots which left Ho with nothing but to collect gift points.
Ho Ka-lau played delightful tennis. He was never all out, although Hachlumn occasionally the run. But got him on the kchoolmaster retrieved with all hla old time skill and cunning, and fleet covering of the by his court, often converted a severely one of defensive position Into winning attack,
tho most
Ho Ka-lau's entry into semi-final is one of the certain things of the current ...tournament.
~CLUBMATES CLASH
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
SINGLES.
Ho. Ka-lau bead Y. Hachiumu 6-1, 6-1
J. A. Cassumbhoy beat
J. M. A. Razack G-4, 6-4 Iu Tak-cheuk beat F. H. Kwok 3-6, 6-1, 7-5.
DOUBLES.
Man-
Iu Tak-land and Lau ching bent H. A. Barros and F. J. Remedios 5-7, 8-6, 8-6
Taol Ping-fan and Taul Yun-pul beat P. K. Liang and M. C. Hung 6-2, 6-1
Tom Yoc-fong and Ng Kam- chuen beat R. R. G. Hoare and A. C. Miers
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
SINGLES.
W. C. Hung ▾ Firdos Khan H. Y. Ho v Lai Kwong-tsun 5. A. Gray v J. W. Leonard P. S. Cannon v H. J. .Arm- strong
Licut. Miers v M. Beach Thomas
S. A. Rumjahn v H.D. Rumjakn
WA. H. Duff v A. E. P Guest
And whilst on the singles.. Those clue-mates, J.A. Cassump
Kwok. As the game progressed he Then came an event people in hoy and L.M.A. Razack, had Australia had awaited and dis- gallant and entertaining, set-to, learnt that Kwok thrived on flat cussed for months, Perry v. Craw from which both emerged with rackot drives, and accordingly it J. Mayel! (Button Coldfeld) 7-69-71 ford. The Australian soon led quite an amount of credit. To altered his strokes to chop and bt it, C., Burger (Warwick C. Champe) 4-0 in the first set. Perry was, Razack went the distinction of cut.This deprived Kwok of his. 20hlef weapon-a racking forchand bt & J. David (Warwick D, Champs.) 6–8
however, very determined and at aking the 1933 finalist to this stage set out to get everything games, and actually leading 4-love:op-spin drive, and the rest was 1-8 G-1 St J. D. Burrows (N. of Eng. Champs.) - back. He succeeded to such an in the second set, whilst Comparatively easy. I went to England extent that he was able to win the hoy can reflect with satisfaction ho net on every conceivable occn- next six games in succession and on his smart recovery which sawafon in the final set, and although for occasionally passed, generally, held took the set 6-4-a remarkable ro him take six games in a row
the second set and match,
Razack was a good loser. In the second set Crawford play- Covery. ed his best tennis; by deep drives could not be beaten from and frequent visits to the net he baseline, and Cassambhoy was captured the set 6-2. In the critical quick enough to note this. Razack
pussing phota t
bt N. G. Farquharson (88., of
Champs.) 6-3 6-
5-72;
4-10-2
bt J. 11., Crawford (Sydney) 6-4 6-4; lost to C Peters (Felixstowe H.C.) 4-5 M. Lloyd (Warwick v. Northants) -3 fost to N. G. Famquharson (in 9. Africa) 60 Jost to W. Nuthall (at Cambridge) 1-0 A. W. H. Lentan. (Warwick v. Northants)
(Continued on Page 9.) 77-91
lost to . Feret (London v. Paris) One dmo lot to R. H. Tinkler (St. George's Kill) I—7
komt to H. W. Austin (Queen's Spring) -11
0-88-71
lost to . W, Austla (Surrey Y. Middlesex)
Jan Bml 1-0
loat in F. J. Perry (LC. Chamine) - SI
11-13 0 Buő:
low to J. Feret (1.C. at Auteuli) (-6 6-3
G
lost to it. Cochet (French Champs) 11-
336 34:
loat to L. I. Stoelen (Wimbledon) 7--50mm2
7
Hirai & Kusumoto Beaten third set Crawford had a game hadn't the
In Manila
lost to d. 15. Crawford (D.C. v. Austraila) ARAGON BROTHERS REACH FINAL
BR by tr=0;
Iost to 0. Mangla (Newport.
2-8 1-6:
4-4-6;
Americas
Irat to L, R. 81oefen (U.B.A. Champa.) 0–6 | lost to L. Bloefen (Los Angeles? *10—' lost to H, G. Hopman (Sydney) G-4 1—6
4-7; Jest to H. C. Hopman (Brisbane) 2–8 6–9
G-R: lost to V. B. Melrath, (Dribano) é~€ X−5.
G. P. HUGHES,
bt A. t. Logeny lordighers) 6-3; ht G. I Itogers (lordighera) 0-2 4-0 8-7
7-6 7-61
bt Serventi (Sats Remio) 6-3
P. R. L Crawford (11.C. Chumpe.) 2
63
til J. Crawford
(If.C. Champs.) 9—8.6–40
ht P. Foret (C. v. French 1.C.) 6-3 6--01
B. Fillmer, (French Champa.)
ht P. Giandguillot (Wimbledon)
4-0 0-21
ALL-COMERS SINGLES
The Japanese doubles team | consisting of Hirai and Kusu-
zeen.
Hc
ho
Care
A upper hand from this position. It is, I suppose, unfair to judge the Sullivan-Duff combination on yesterday's match. The opposi- ion was negligible, and the de- cordingly. Neverthless, Sullivan point to lead 6-3; the Englishman deter Cassumbhoy from a middle- and for high class play fell ac pulled himself out of this and play-court game, otherwise an entirely will have to show Jittle more eliance at the not if the Rumjahna ing great tennis won this vital sct different result might have been
to God.
tho serious receive After the rest there was only one
challenge so popularly believed. player in it. Perry get an early
Duff played exemplary tennis, OF break and never really looked like
volloying especially well. He had losing it. Perry's game greatly
a few bad moments overhead, but appealed to leading critics and old
when he was in play one could international player.
nvariably expect a first class shot from his racket. If Sullivan can Ighion up his net work between now and the semi-final, a mágni- cent match. with Fincher and Goldman is nssured
of
ann
Manila, Feb. 10.
Crawford's greatest weakness The Aragon brothers played bril- moto was eliminated in the limit. tennis yesterday and ousted was his service which was lifeless and not even accurate. He did not quarter finals of the current the youthful pair consisting All Comers doubles tournament Gavin, Jr. and Polintan in the cur- appear confident at any time durin in Manila last week by Leo-ront All Comers doubles tourna the match, but this does not in any nardo Gavin, Jr. and Polintan ment, taking the match in straight way detract from the English
Davis Cup man's convincing win. after a terrific five-sets argu- sets 6-2, 6-3 and 8-6. ment. The scores were 6-1, By winning yesterday's tilt, the
FINE DOUBLES. 6-2, 4-6, 2-6, and 6-3.
Aragona qualified to play in the final against Mauricio Zamora and
Probably the best doubles match The Aragon brothers, former Alfredo Dly, their old time rivals.
final between Perry-Wilde national doubles champions, also if the Aragons should win this of the tournament was the semi- emerged winners in their quarter battle they will win the All Comere Crawford-Hopman, won by the final tilt against Jose Barredo and doubles championship. The first Australian pair in the fifth set G. Sy-Quin. The Aragons won this time they romped away with the after an evon, and spectacular tussle by the count of 4-6, 6-2, tille was in 1982 when they de match which the crowd waited to fonted Harada and Nuñol In the The Nipponare doubles outfit titular scrap.
ece until quite a late hour, offered a stubborn opposition Akimoto and Fujikura who came Perry played oxceptionally well against Gavia and Polintan and here last year are the present title in the latter stages and Wilde was forced them to extend themselves holders, but their places in the pro- little behind him, and I must ad- before winning the match. The sont tournament were entrusted to mit I think our pair were slightly local outfit clinched the first two Hirai and Kusumoto, youthful Jap lucky to win.
3ts by playing sterling tennie; but anese net nces. These two falled In the next two, the Japanese aces to survive the preliminary round fought aggressively and deadlock and were beaten in a quarter final ed the count by taking the sets. match by Gavin and Polintan: In the fifth and deciding set, how- over, the Gavia-Polintan combina tion fought terrifically and con-
ht R. J. Ritchie (Wimbledon) 6-3 6-4 6-4;6-4 and 6-4.
bt . Aok! (Wimbledon) 6-7 6-1 6-0;.
bt C. Butter (Wimbledon) 9-7 7-5 6-1
t 1 Henht Lido, Venice) 0–3 6–22
bi Y. Harlet (Paris Champs) 6-0 6–8; bi O, Tronsin (Parla Champs.) 7-5--
bi J. 8. Oli (Hard Court Champs,). Hente (Cams) 1 48 6:
DP. Turnball (fard Court Champs.) Sertoris (Merano) - 6–8 6–21
bt d. P. Hur (Hard Copri ̧ Champs,) 6-toes to J. Lesueur (Bas Nemo) imm# 4-4; bi F. J. Ferry (Barney v. Middie) 6-Goss to 11. W. Amatin (ILC Champ.)
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1-01
bi II. G. N. Les (Surrey v. Middlevic) - lot to M. Bergant (1.0, Antout)17 bt J. d. Ormory (Burrey Y. Yorkshire) retired to Rohrs (French Champ)
lost to 3. The Crawford (Wimbledon) - 4-8 lout to G. Palmleri (Lido, Vence)· jug '~6}
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THANK YOUr
I note with pleasure the response made by the Sub- Committee to the appeal made through these columns for competitors in the open championship to be given a tin of new balls for the third set of their matches.
A notice has been posted in the H.K.C.C. that new balls will be provided free of match which chargo in a
For goes to the third sot. two set games, players must use the one tin of bails sup-. plied.
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This action on the part of the organisers will greatly appreciated by com- petitors, and on their behalf I extend to the Cricket Club a cordial. "Thank You."
TENNIS NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA
The Australian Lawn Tonnis As- sociation have appointed Messra. J. Clemonger, H. Malcolm, W. S. Sprpule and W. H. Walker as the ranking committee.
A proposal from the South Aus- tralian LT.A. that the presont series of international matches be- twoon Great Britain and Austra Ifa should consist of five-sot, mat- chea was rejected. The general Leo and Hughes defeated Quist |
The winner'e fighting stock opinion was that it was not desira and I in another closely fought went up a couple of points as able to overwork the players of semi-final, but were unable serious cult of this encounter. Here either team. ly to threaten Crawford and Hop toforo it has not been a marked Rain insurancos wore taken out man in the final which they lost nature of his game, but ho roby the L.T.A.A. for all the tast
·Gavin' and Polintan played in-
vealed plenty of determination in by a woman, it may never again ceded to their opponents only three spired tennis: yesterday afternoon three straight sots,
Crawford, and Mrs. Crawford natching the second set, and be equalled Miss Hartigan's Haines. Good team work coupled but the court generalship of the with accurate placements and beau veteran net stars whom they en-won the mixed doubles final com- development on these lines will force forehand drive has been her ht de Morpurgs (D.O. v, Tinly) 4 out to Moon (Brisbane) Gid ? 10:11ful baseline-dilyca contributed countoret, proved too much for fortably from A. Willard and the stand him in good stend In sub-chief stroke in her riso to the
DR. J. C. GREGORY, to the well deserved victory of Ga-thom and they finally last the bat-Australian champion Miss Hartlequent rounds. ht Mater IDC. v. 8pain) 8--6 7-5 6-1;
Into play to help him bent F H (Continued from Page 6.) blindras (0.0, v, Spain) — 6.13)
Continuied-on-Pago-0.)- bt Hecht (D.D. v. Omerho-Slovakia) 6-1 12-3 11 D: G. Freakwater (Paddington)" 6-2 6-4 via and Folintan over their advertle after threa sots of furious play- BAD. None of the English team lu Tak-chouk brought strategy A feat never before accomplished
Jibt. G. M. Jonus, Junr. (Paddisaton) 1-2; anries.
bt J. Climberlain (Burrey v; Yorksḥiew) bi O. Hauris (French LC., Auteuli): -
lões to F. Faret (Parle Champa.) -
kast to Au Ku Quli (Dribaná) 6-0 8-18 |
bi A. Merlin (French 1.0.. Auseall) --et to V. Heirath (Sydney) 2-8, 2-G;
51 d. de Stefani (D.0. v. Italy) -70 to K. Qulet (Sydney) 4--8 #9;
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