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THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1934.

HOW PERRY RETAINED HIS PACIFIC TENNIS

LEAGUE BADMINTON

MIXED DOUBLES DIVISION

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COMPLETE LIST OF FIXTURES

The following is the complete fixture Hat of the season for the mixed doubles division of, the bad- minton league. It will be noticed that the majority of the matches are arranged for Mondays, the exception being the home games of the St. Andrew's Club and Y.M.C.A., for which separate dates have been given.

December 3: Rocrcio "A" Y.M.C.A.. K.C.C. Fire Brigade, C.R.C. v Talkoo.

December 10:--Recreio v Taikoo, K.C.C. v C.R.C.

Mia Staminers (right) and Mira | Freda Jamės, receiving their trophlai from Dr. Sumner Hardy, after they vhad contested the anal for the Pacific

championship. Min Coxst tennis Stammers was the winner.

December 14:--Y.M.C.A, v Fire: Krigade.

December 21-Recreio "A" y Fire Brigade, Y.M.C.A. CRC..! K.C.C, v Recreio "B"

January Recreio "A" v Tal- koo, Fire Brigade v C.R.C.

January 11-St. Andrew's 1 Talkoo. Y.M.C.A. v Recrelo "B". January 14:--Recreio "A" C.R.C., Talkoo v K.C.C.

V

January 17-St. Andrew's V K.C.C.

January 21:-Recroto "A" V K.C.C., C.R.C. v Recrolo, Taikon v St. Y.M.C.A., Fire Brigade

OTHER BADMINTON ON PAGE 9

Andrew's.

January 26-St. Andrew's Y.M.C.A.

January 28--Recreio "A" Recrelo "B". K.C.C. v Y.M.C.A.. C.R.C. v St. Andrew's, Taikoo v Fire Brigado.

February 11:-Rocrelo "B" v St.

HOCKEY

BEATS LESTER STOEFEN AND DONALD BUDGE

CONTINUALLY RAISES GAME

TO OUTWIT RIVALS

ENGLISH Girls also MEET WITH PRONOUNCED SUCCESS

The following descriptions of Porry's victories in the Pacific Southwest singles championship and Pacific Coast singles championship are contained in a recent issue of American Lawn Tennis, and indicate how brilliantly Perry retained his form during his visit to America.

Of the Pacific Southwest title maith,| tho journal says:

The final match, Perry v Stoeten, "resulted in tennis that was not an

thrilling as might be expected but} most interesting from a technical standpoint. Stoefen's powerful de- livery made his servico games almost certain winners, but he was unable to win Perry's service. Perry was con-

usuni, from the start. He was, how- ever, able to bring off amazing shote when the tight moments came, and he often left Stoeten flat-footed by turning the latter's winners into acea

MACAO WIN sintent, nithough not as brilliant as

AGAIN

FLOTILLA WELL BEATEN

were

for himself.

PACIFIC COAST

TITLE

PERRY ANNOYED WITH OFFICIALS

Perry defeated Donald Budge in the final of the Paelic Coast chan pionship, of which match, American

Franta writes:

A recent photograph of Fred Perry, taken in America, following his suce casses in the Pacific Soutbest and Pacific Coast championships. He is soon with the Taran, Buxby, ang of hia victime.

ENGLISH GIRLS TRIUMPH

Miss Stammers Beats Miss James

fen caused a certain builtsi tendency Budgo's splendid play against Stoe-

regarding his chances against Perry Stoefen's groundstrokes were very in the final. That he did not win was erratic throughout, thus assuring certainly no fault of his but rather Perry of many points while Lester only because Perry is no more or less remained in the backcourt. Tho

than the greatest amateur player in)

The ladies singles was a well de- Englishman's drives were so consistent

the game to-day. This he clearly served triumph for Miss Katharino Stoefen was forced to miss in their depth and accuracy

that showed by his play against Budge, Stammers, whose fine play through- times simply because of the fact that he was up against the bent tennis out the week carried her to the final Badge has shown to date on courts where she met and defeated Miss ho had to hit the ball while running not to his particular liking and on Freda Janes in a closely fought three which his opponent learned his game, set match. The wonien's event Budge's play was awfully good but developed a greater number of well simply not just good enough, and played mate a than this event ever though he tried desperately until the has in the phot last point Perry had control when it counted most.

SLOW START

many

PERRY UNDERESTIMATES

was

Macao registered yet another win against Hongkong hockey team on Saturday when they defented the 8th. Destroyer away from it. Flotilla by 6 goals to 2.

The exchanges

fast Throughout and until about ten Perry started slowly, losing eight for the first two

The final was far and away the minutes after the interval were points in a row

most interesting and best fought even. At the interval Macao had games. He retaliated, however, win-

match that has been played by women a lead of two clear goals but the ning Stoefen's service in the third game and his own in the fourth.

In the Pacific Const Championships for Flotilla drew level. Thereafter Games then went with service, Stoc

The frat net found the Englishman years. Both Miss Stammers and Aleg Macao had matters their own way fen's being featured by booming place- rifle inclined to underestimate the James hit out for every point and and netted four times before the ments, and Perry's by clever twists ability of his youthful opponent, and the rallies were long and closely con- Anal whistle,

and deceptive placing. In the eigh-e erred frequently enough to drop tested.

FINE FOREHAND The home side were without teenth game Perry decided that the the set at 6-3. From the stert Budge and forcefully, and of Laertes, their set hart lasted long enough and played steadily the services

Freda played extremely well in the regular inside right who is on the brought it to an abrupt end by bear carried most of the attack to his op first set, and as her opponent was a ponent. The second and third sets trifle slow in finding the range sho Injured list. Their outstanding ng down on Stoefen's servo.

were almost a repetition of each other. won it at 6. But Katharine Lester had a great chance for the Perry wun cach with a single service gradually getting that one forehand players were J. Ferreira, in the centre of the intermediate line, L. second session when at 2-2 on Perry's

at 7-5. His anticipation and court to find the deep corners only to see Perry lift his covering, were beautiful to see and of her opponent's court with enough advantage, gans and come through with hia almart completely nullified the devas hard hit shots to even the set score

champion's shots" and save the day tating effect of the fore and backhand by taking the second at 6-3. Stoefen managed to hold his own drives that Budge rifled down the through the next four ganies, but lines. Porry was most always there refresh Miss James, who was a very After the reat, which seemed to the tenth Perry again determined to head of the ball and his own shots, tired young lady at this point, the end the issue and smashed Stoofen's taken on the rino, caused Budge to play was extremely close and Miss will serve for the second set.

hurry his shots, and forced him into Stammers was in some difficulty when repeated errors,

she was down at 3-4 and 0-30 on her BALLS THROWn at linesMEN own serve. Hero sho, began to goi After the rest porlod Perry's game) the feel of her forehand again and suffered a decided let down and irked she reoled off the next three games by what he believed were some bad for the match and lille. Her fore- colla ho appeared-mero interested in hand drive is probably the finest in throwing balls at several of the offend- women's tennis to-day and with it she ing linesmen than paying much at will unquestionably achievo far tention to Budge, who was playing greater victories than thoso which extremely well. Between the com- have already been hers, bination the fourth set went to the Californian at 6-1. At this point Perry

Andrew's, Fire Brigade v K.C.C... Perreira, right half, and Hugs servico he led at 0-30 and then at break, the second at 6-4 and the third shot of hers under control and began

Talkoo v C.R.C

February 10~Y.M.C.A, Recrolo

V

Rosaria, inside left. "A".

Lieut. Sinclair and Lieut. February 18:-Recrelo "A" Holland-Martin were the plek of St. Andrew's, Fire Brigade 3│the visitors ulde, Y.M.C.A., Taikou v Recreio "B",

C.R.C, v K.C.C.

Next week-end

Macao

February 21:-St. Andrew's ventertain the Incognitos.

Fire Brigade.

February 26:-Fire Brigade v Recreio "A", Taikoo v St. Andrew's, C.R.C. v Y.M.C.A., Recreio "B" "

·K.C.C.------

March 1:-St. Andrews v Re- crelo "A",

March 4-Talkoo v Recreio "A", C.R.C. v Fire Brigade, K.C.C. Y St. Andrew's, Recreio Y.M.C.A.

March 11-C.R.C. - v

***

FRIENDLY HOCKEY

Recreio Defeat The United Club

,

THIRD SET ROUT

The third set was more of a routas Perry had by this time backed Stoeten down to his own alzo and won the latter's service in the second game, Ho then strode into a quick 3-0 ad- vantage, thereafter coasting in on hia own delivery. As Stoefen remarked after the match, "I just can't stroke with that guy; I just can't!" And that is the story of Stocfen's downfall

each side

F. A. CUP DRAW

WEAKER CLUBS LUCKY

NEARLY ALL GET HOME GAMES

Although most of the smaller. clubs were eliminated from the English Cup, on Saturday, those who did survive have been fortunate în the draw for the second round, Dartford, a Southern League side, Yeovil

TITLES

VILLA WIN REPLAYED LEAGUE MATCH

PORTSMOUTH CO UNDER BY

ODD GOAL IN NINE

London, Nov. 26. Aston Villa defeated Portsmouth at Birmingham to-day in the replay of Saturday's league. gamo which was abandoned. Scoring was 'prolific, the Villa securing the honours by the odd goal in nine. When Saturday's encounter was brought to an abrupt termination, the Villa were leading by, three goals to two.-Reutor.

and Petters, who sensationally SHAMEEN LAWN

ousted Crystal Palace, and Bath, conquerors of Guildford City on the latter's ground, all being at home in the next stage.

Furthermore if Blyth Spartans should best Stockport in their first round replay. they will also Le bofore their own supporters, as will also the winners of the

all-amateur tie between Wimble

don and Leyton.

All of these teams CAR Took forward to interesting matches.

TENNIS

LATEST TOURNEY RESULTS

SECOND ROUND

MATCHES

Canton, Nov. 26.

Bath receive Bolton, leaders of the The following are the latest the Second Division, while

round result in Dartford second are hosts to Bristol Rovers. It is Shameon Lawn Tennis Club annual quite possible for the Kant team tournament which is now in pro to win here.

gross. MEN'S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP

YEOVIL'S ATTRACTION

Yeovil have a great attraction, 2nd Round: Watson boat Monroe entertaining either Charlton or 0/0, 6/4, 6/2, Bragonier beat Exeter, two of the most attractive Munro 2/6, 6/3, 6/4, Rode beat teama in tho Third Division. Lancaster 6/2, 6/3, 6/1, Bodiker Agnew, against over Southend will be the visitors to walked either Wimbledon or Leyton.

Holland-Martin beat J. L. Wright 6/1, 6/10, 6/3, 6/3, von, Essen beat Shildon Colliery, who played a Band 6/3, 6/1, 6/1, Walsham beat highly creditable draw against Stirling 7/5, 4/0, 6/8, 8/10 - Lincoln on Saturday, will, if they survive the replay at HONG DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP, Lincoln this week, journey to

2nd Round:-Chinese Maritimo Swindon, but their prospects of Custome beat Deacon & Co., Ltd. winning on the West country Astatic Petroleum Co. beat Manu- team's ground are as remote facturers Life Insurance Co. 6/8, those in their replay with Lincoln. 6/3, 6/1, Reiss Massey & Co., Ltd.,

The second round of the Cup beat Hongkong & Shanghal Bank over, British Consulate- which is to be played on December walk 8, is the last round before the General boat Standard. Q1) Co. 6/2, entry of the competitors up to 0/0.0/1. G4..

LADIES HANDICAP SINGLES Nineteen of the teams which are figuring in the second round this year also won through to the samo stage last winter, while there are 13 newcomers,

COMPLETE DRAW The complete draw, with home teama named first, follows.

York

v. Southport or

Now Brighton Dartford

v. Bristol Rovers Clapton Oriont v. Chester Blyth Spartans

or Stockport v. Darlington Swindon

v. Shildon Colliery

In a friendly hockey match played March 7:--St. Andrew's v C.R.C. on the Club ground at King's Park-Perry was just goed enough on the lost all interest in linesmen and their fought points carried the score to 4- Recreio yesterday afternoon, the Club do/baseline and Stoefen was not stendy idiosyncrasies and buckled down to ull., Perry brake Budge'n serve for "A". Recreio "D" v Fire Brigade. Recreio defeated the United locker enough to offset the attack. Several business. He raised the level of his 5-4 and then, alded by a double fault,

March 15;~~Y.M.C.A. v St. An, failing light made it necessary for the and his ad on Perry's servo for a vengeance. But Budge had scented Here he steadied and by fine retrieving Reading

K.O.C. v Talkoo..

drow's.

March 18-K.C.G. T Recreio "A", Recreio "B" v C.R.C,

March

21-St. Andrew's V Recrelo "D"

Club by three goals to

tonma not to change over interval thus saving time.

Northampton Manalleki

times Stoefen held a 0-10 advantage game and was after his man with a proceeded to drop his own for all Bath

but each time the

daring victory and was not to be easily turned and two brilliant volleys broke Budgo at the break,

Britisher would come through, with aside. The rallies lengthened and for the odd game and wont out on. the necessary shots to take the point abots whistled from backhand corner his own serve for the match at 3-0,

to backhand corner as repeatedly hard 6-4, 7-5, 1-0, 7-5. and pull himself out of danger,

Dr. A. M. Rodrigues, the Interport player, gave the Recreio the lead, and shortly afterivarda Rodrigues again March 22-Y.M.C.A. v Taikoo,found the net. The third goal was

scored by N. Bellrav.

March 26-Recreio "B" v Re- creio "A", Fire Brigade v Taikoo March 29:-Y.M.C.A. v K.C.C.

The United pressed hard, but found the Recreio defence sound and could not score.

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