1935-09-06 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,

SEPTEMBER 6

A. M. HOLLAND'S ELIMINATION BY R. DUNCAN

EX-CHAMPION'S

BAD DAY

AN EXCITING END TO A MEDIOCRE MATCH

WINNER TRAILS BEHIND FOR A GREATER PART OF GAME

(By "Sagax"}

When a player allows his standard of bowls to deteriorate in such an important stage of a competition as the quarter-final round then his elimination by one who was considered an in- ferior player cannot be regarded as a surprise but as something that spectators who watched the' match had regarded as more than a distinct possibility.

This is exactly what occurred it the quarter-final match between A. M. Holland and R. Dunen in the Open Singles Lawn Bowls Championship on the Club de Itecreio green yesterday the former title when

holder failed to qualify for the semi-

nat by п narrow margin after; having held the lead on 19 of the 25 Jiends played.

However, though Holland at one Lime seemed a certain winner the standard of bowls was not as high as one would have expected and after Duncan had recovered from a bal start the ex-champion lost his touch to lose the Toby 23 shota to 19

on the 25th

Those who now Hollands win a poor spatch from E. of Arcull! in the pre- viona round might have expected to see Duncan qualify for the last four but the general opinion was that Holland would be able to reproduce something of the form which caused the early elimination of A. W.

Members of the South China Athletic Association who succeeded in breaking the hitherto un interrupted sequence of victorias registered by the Chinese Recreation Club in the "B" Division of the Lawn Tennis League since 1923. (Photo) Ming Yuen).

BADMINTON HANDS OFF

HAS COME

TO STAY

ANNUAL MEETING

SHORTLY

START OF A NEW SEASON

(By "Sage")

Winter And ita seasonal

LAWN TENNIS RULES!

TILDEN & SERVICE THEORY

"MAKING GAME

MEDIOCRE"

London, Aug. 5. Leave the lawn tennis rules alone!

This

MANILA CHINESE TO PAY VISIT TO SHANGHAI

NATIONAL GAMES NEXT MONTH

Manila, P.1., Sept. 5. Local Chinese residents have started raising funds with which

BRITAIN'S STARS

TENNIS PLAYERS IN

UNITED STATES

SUCCESSES IN THIRD ROUND

Forest Hills, N.Y., Sept. 1. British dtars dominated the field in the third round of the U.

OUTLAW THE THUGS

IN FOOTBALL

Ban The ‘Ankle-Tappers'

From Participation

The football season in Hongkong will be starting soon and already appeals have been made to players and spectators alike for the cleaning up of the game in Hongkong. The outrages of the last few seasons are still remem- bered and the authorities are intent on ridding the game of all elements not in keeping with the best traditions of local soccer.

In a serent article in the Daily Express, Traver Wignall makes some pertinent comments on the outlaw of UASEBALL Thugs in football at low. He naks Will the foul and dirty plny that was en frequently reen last Henson, aral many Reasons before, again periniited?" The question may well apply to Hongkong and the article by Trevor Wigan is not without its significence to players" in the Colony.

For more than a week, writes Trevor Wignall, I have made it my business to discuss the matter with prominent managers, directors and do Fit naturally players. They desire to be quoted, but, in every ruse, I found there is a demand for swift ned drastic action on the part of the Football Association.

It was pomted out that we murely lose an opportunity to dilate on the roughness, the ruinity, and the illegalities that have crept into the of Association as it is played kame in certain countries on the Continent. What we fail to do is to make

: winter

own

some attempt to clean our stable, Almost every Saturday last incidents were witnessed that were entirely inexcusable.

CRIPPLING TACTICS

N. Y. Giants

Defeated By Cincinnati

RAIN PREVENTS PLAY

IN AMERICAN LEAGUE

New York, Sept. 5. Once again, rain has caused a delay in the American Baseball League fixtures. Three games were postponed to-day, only two teams being able to fulfil their engagements.

In the National League, how- ever all matches were played as per schedule. The Now York Ankle-tapping was almost common- Giants suffered a defeat at the place, and there were also occasions hands of Cincinnati but once

efforts

Grimmitt, last year's winner, from the pastimes will be upon us very William Tilden, the famous pro- quint to represent the Philippine pionships currently being plavest when it must have been palpable to again the St. Louis Cardinals lost

entnpetition,

Except for than a fair standard of bowls and

(occasiona] · Nashen

Helland wax unable to show more

even when he scored four on the second head it was not because his bowling was of the best, although there was at least a decided im- provement on the form shown in the opening head.

HOLLAND'S FAILING Holland's principal falling was an

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shortly and preparations are al- ready being made for the come mencement of yet another season. Among the many attractions offered the sportsman in the Colony will be Badminton which is still in its infancy, being in its second year of existence."

Although Badminton has enjoyed

was the reply of Mr. fessional and former Wimbledon champion, when a Morning Post representative asked him for his opinion on the suggested innova- tion that servers should be al lowed to swing the foot over the

line.

"I consider that all the rules, as but one season in Hongkong thus they stand, are perfectly sound," far, the enthusiasm shown Iast year he said. "To adopt auch rule augur well for the approaching would be practically an admission season and the Association may well that the footfault Judge does not

its efforts to know his business.

"This sort of attitude is alto

Inclination to be short, particularly when bowling with the sun in his eyes and with the club house casting

be satisfied with deceptive shadow on the rink at the promote the game In the Colony.

end. On the other hand on As last season progressed newgether wrong; instead of praising this end of the green Duncan was clubs come into being and this year a man with an unbeatable service, somewhat on the heavy side and found there are more adherents to the certain people seek to reduce the the ditch more often than he did at game than ever. Several teams game to a standard of mediocrity, the opposite end. That is not to say have been formed since the activities to devise means whereby everyone however, that he had more woods in the of twelve months ago and these can stand up to him. ditch than was normal in a game that

I hold that anything a man can did not produce the very best clase of together with the original clubs,

will be required to get together indo with a tennis racket is legitim- bowls.

ten days' time and decide on the pro-ate; it is all part of the game. And Kramme for the coming season.

there is no reason to interfere with the existing footfault rules."

The winner was always the more consistent after ho had recovered from a poor start during which he conceded! eight shots on three heads.

That be fully deserved his win none will deny

many favour hisances against G.

G. N. Mitchell gainst whom to con drawn in lian been

the semi-final round. Never at any stage of the game did Duncan lose hourt and it

порт was due to his determination succumb to an inferiority complex that he slowly but surely pulled what seemed a lost game out of the fire.

The way he converted an 8-2 deficit

to

p.ni.

a structural

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to dispatch a local basket-ball Shanghai this Community in October, when the national cham- pionship games are to be held.

The team, according to present during the latter part of Septem- plane, will sail from Manila ber, arriving in Shanghal in ample time to "warm up" for the meet, scheduled to start on October 10.

The first Philippine Chinese

S. National tennis singles cham Frederick J. Perry and two coun- trymen winning their respective matches with case.

the world's stroked his

Perry, concededly way to a lazy victory over Leonard outstanding player, Harman of New York, 7-5, 6-3 and with his scant margin in games of 7-6. He was apparently content

each set.

Miss Nancy Lyle, however, made the most impressive appearance of the British pinyers for the day eliminating Mrs. Dorothy Andry, American No. 4 in national rank

ponents,

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ap-

The Pirates and the Cubs were the other winning teams, the former beating the Dodgers and the latter winning from the Phillies.

the most near-sighted tim deliberate also.

to cripple were made

One of the most famous players in the world told me that taking the field when there was much at stake was nearly the equivalent of Results of to-day's matches shouldering a rifle and stepping out follow: for battle. The clubs that suffer moxt those that gain the greatest publicity, and those others who are fighting for Brooklyn promotion. It follows that the men Pittsburgh.... who are most rubject to deliberate fouling are those whose skill places the Pirates). them apart, from their fellows.

are

.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

1. H. E.

4 ง 1

6 13 0

(Suhr scored a home run for

team to be sent to Shanghai to compete last year was eliminated in the first round of competition.

A total of fourteen men, includ- | ings G~~~), 0—1, ing conch and trainer, will make Freda James, a good doubles

It is not suggested that there are New York more than a handful of footballers Cincinnati up the team. It is estimated that player, surprised some circles by who will resort to dirty tactics rather 12,000 will be necessary to cover eliminating Gracyn Wheeler, Ame than he beaten. Yet there are some Philadelphia the expenses incurred by the pro-rican Ne, 12, 6-2 and 6-1. An who should have been driven out of Chicago jected "Invasion."

other British star Kay Stammers, the game long ago.

(Walkins scored whom experts look to be in the They see red when they are left for the Phillies. finals, probably against Helen Ja-atoming by a

player of superior innings). coba, won her scheduled match talent, and sooner or later they ex

tract revenge by a with ease.

viclous kick or Boston

Selection of the squad will be through clmination try outs on the courts. the local Chinese Young Men's Christian Association.-- United PresR

has

Park been

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1. 10

4 7

4

1

3

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a home run

There were 11

3 8 6

St. Louis

.1

9 1

(There were Innings).

AMERICAN LEAGUE

R. H.

E.

8 14 1

1 6 i (Hudlin scored a home run for

The veteran John Van Ryn, thin.by something equally hurtful. ned the ranks of foreign competi-

"BLACK LISTS" tora by eliminating Martin Le- Gaery of France, 6-0, 6-3, 6-8. It It may be incorrect that the Foot

Football was recalled that a virtual un-ball Association and the known yesterday eliminated the League have in their possession black

Cleveland veteran Frenchman,

lists of players who have becoins Chriation Boussona,

notorious by reason of their foul Boston methods, although this has been as The results of the third round serted, but if such a list were required the Indians). matches follow:

it could be supplied by almost any.

within

Cloveland an hour. manager

Why these destroyers are not pre- Boston vented from re-signing by the rulers The following matches were defeated (U.S.) Clifford Sutter (U.S.) 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, crowds than any other sport in St. Louis Browns v. Washington game that still attracts bigger postponed on account of roin-

MEN'S

Gene Maku

0 17. 3 G 7 1

A general meeting of the Execu tive Council and representatives of

VALUE OF cannon balls all badminton clubs In the Colony

Speed of service does not play will be held the Board Room of the South China Morning Post, Ltd., too big a part in the game, accord-

R. Connor, the Queen's Tuesday September 17, at 5.30 ing to Mr. Tilden, and he does not

consider that it constitutes a serious Hangers outside-left, Notices have been officially cir-handicap to players of a certain signed by Yeovil. culated to representatives of all physique and with those clubs in affiliation with the restriction in the shoulders.

Service does not carry the pre- Hongkong Badminton - Association last year, but the new clubs have dominance in the game that it once on the fourh head into a 14-18 lead not been notified of the meeting possessed, and the ability to deliver

"cannon-ball" ia on the 13th was a meritorious feat as their existence is not known to ic

no longer a

of the and achieved by a standard of bowls the Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. D. criterion of victory.

6-2 and 0-4. that stamped him as one of our lead- Skinner. I have been requested to This was once the case, but, saya

to those behind Donald Budge (U. S.) defeated scenos.

mystery even.

Simalors; Detroit Tigers V. ing exponents of the game.

invite all these clubs to send re- Mr. Tilden, Cochet and Lacoste

Mr. Tilden does not believe that Wilmer Hines (U. S.) 9-7, 6-1. Scarcely a railway journey is taken Philadelphia Athletics: Chicago presentatives to the meeting to gave us the answer to that-and Great Britain would benefit by 7--5.

without it being stressed that "So White Sox v. New York Yankees. After Duncan had scored a two on participate in the general dis- Cochet, incidentally, was a man of the adoption of a strictly limited John Van Ryn (U.S.) defeated and-So will have to be watched to--enter, the first hoad Holland replied with a cussion on the activities for the small stature.

entry of an assured standard In Martin Le Gaory (France) 6-0, 6-3, day". The reference in, of course, to maximum count on the second when | season.

Ambitious young tennis players inviation tournaments for ama 6-3,

an opponent who would prefer to are often in doubt as to the extent tours. Such regulations should! Frederick J. Perry (Britain) break a leg than have the ball sent to which they should specialise in be confined to professional con- defeated Leonard Harman (New

past him. York) 7-5, 6-3 and 7-5.

DUNCAN'S POOR START

he took out Duncan's second shot.

Duncan's other three woods were wido

of

their mark and althugh the best

tennis in the world is played on hard courts, he points out. How ever, an experienced player should be able to accustom himself to any surface in at comparatively short, space of time.

shot of the head was the with SECOND WIN FOR the game, and often they desire to tests.

which Holland dislodged the second

shot the standard was not altogether

worthy of such a big count.

Holland then chalked up

up a single

lead by 8-2

and & thrand Duncan rep

the next two heads to replied with 4 three on the fifth. He missed a grand opportunity to score a four when he Was with his last wood which was

with greened Holland lying

Holland jack. Five shots to away from the on the gave him the lead by 18-7 and once again it seemed that he would recure a

comfortable victory. However, It was on the 12th and 18th heads that Duncan turned the match in

in his favour by scoring a

completely

next

six

hoads

BRENTFORD

VICTORY IN HOME FOOTBALL

READING LOSE

London, Sept. 5.

keep up some other sport as part of their training before they reach front rank and have little alterna- tive but to play lawn tennis all the

year round.

HOW TO TRAIN

Finally, he exploded the theory that a good singles player is not necessarily a good doubles player.

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Frank Shields (U.S.) defeated Henry Prusoff, (Seattle) 7-5, 7-5, 2–6 and 7-5.

Sidney

Other winners wore Wood. Frank Parker, Bryan Grant and Wilmer Allison, all of whom encountered little reslatanco.

WOMEN'S

Nancy Lyle (Britain) defeated Mrs. Dorothy Andrus (US) 6-4, 61.

apart

mers

the

It should not be difficult to re move from Soccer those who are giving it a bad name. Short terms of suspension mean little to them; as a consequence they should be muspended for all time,

A public DUTY

Association football is a game for the fit and the strong, and accidents therefore, must occasionally happen. Theru in, however, a wide, distance between bad luck and cases of deli¦ berate dirtiness.

If the F.A. wish to perform a public duty, they will issue a stern declaration before the English

OUTLET FOR PERSONALITY

The problem of seeking a suitable

He was

referring to the fact combination is not so difficult as that there is only one doubles many enthusiasts belleve it to be. match to four singles matches in While Mr. Tilden holds it to be Davis Cup--a contingency which, well nigh impossible to excel in he explained, is necessitated by the Brentford, the champions of the more than one sport, he considers deed of gift and is not in any way Second Division last year, have all athletics, with the exception of a matter of policy.

Freda James (Britain) defeated made an auspicious start in the nistance in training for lawn tennis, to singles play because,

American football, to be of na-

Ho attaches greater importance Gracys Wheeler (U.S.) 6-2, 6-1. First Division of the English

Other winners were Kay Stam- Football League and to date have incur for condodela. from the individual achievement Babcock (U.S.) and Sarah Palfroy (Great Britain) Carolyn He particularly commends associa won both matches played.

tion football, cricket, golf, basket borg more Interesting from the

Such an announcement To-day the Londoners were hosts bail or hockey as a diversion for public's point of view, it provides Fabyan, all of whom were easy win- two yards from the jack, while on the at Griffin Park to Blackburn Rovers those who aspire to great heights the game. And a proficient singles

a greater outlet for perapnality inner-ociated Press. previous head he had sent two of his and they won by three goals to one. in the lawn tennis world. woods into the ditch on a full head. On Saturday Brentford beat Bolton National associations, ho added, himself to doubles

played should be able to adapt runners-up in the should assume responsibility for upon to do so. Second Division last season, by two promising players only in so far goals to nil at Burnden Park. as the Individual player is pre- Indeed, Mr. Tilden has himself

Considered one of the best teamspared to allow them to do so.. supplied the illustration in the Third Division, Reading fail-

and a

Lour

Holland was

off form and when he concede

four his nearest wood was

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three

the

BOOK

Wanderers.

Ho regards any tendency to take

The general standard of bowls proved somewhat after the score wan mado 14-19 in favour of Duncan,, Holland quickly took the load again two and a single. On the 18th with head ho was leading by

by 18-16

but threa ingles made the scores level. On the Clapton Orient at Len Bridge Rend as being fundamentally against ed to justify confidence by losing to a player in hand against his will which Duncan replied with two singles The Orient have thus won both that lawn tenuis is a sport-not by the only goal of the match. the rules of sport, and he insists their opening matches on their own a business." ground.-Renter,

22nd head Holland had a single, to

and then on the 26th head he

Ehe match to an and with a threat

: The one redeeming feature to

would otherwise have proved an unin- teresting match, apart from the elimination of a favoured player, was was the bottor,

THE BEST COURTS The best surface for training is on hard courts, although Mr.

Duncan was, as I the excitement which prevailed during have said, maintaining, a consistently Tilden's personal preference is for

Abe closing stages when it was touch good standard of bowls and fully ·Krass- and go as to which of the two players | deserved his victory.

Ninety per cent. of the lawn

when called

more

FURTHER DELAY IN TENNIS

NO MISTAKE IN TIMING AT

BERLIN OLYMPICS

TREBLE CHECK TO BE KEPT

AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

season begins that there will be

Berlin. no pardons for men who cannot

The finishes of all races in the play Soccer as it was intended to Olymple Games In Berlin next year. be played.

will be trably recorded, an auto-

welcomed by managers and directors,atie moving picture camera, and hy those who pay to see the matches, "electric" tape and a television and by all players save the few who photo cell, being employed to aro rapid to shed invisible crocodile eliminate doubts. tears after they have indulged in their At three devices are linked up malming.

and the whole mechanism is set in Soccer,

in the main, is healthy. It motion by the firing of an electric is also well conducted and welt ruled. starting pistol. Its blat is manufactured by the

Directly the pistol is fired, the

effectively than mere words can do. No Play Possible In The ankle-tappers, the leg-twisters, the time is automatically recorded on

He joined forces with another

your. Neither of them laid any Heat singles player in II. E. Vinca during the professional tour last

claim to being doubles players of butstanding merit.

U.S. Championships

back-to-the-referee. punchers, the

elbow-users-to, in short, the foulors the tape. Then, as the athletes and the purveyor of dirtiness. | approach | the finishing point, - the They should without hesitation be moving picture camera automatic- fung where they belong. The scrapally begins to take a picture of the heap.

final scenes so that any doubt which may arise, can be cleared up later...

The breaking of the finishing there has been no play for a whole tape closes an electric circuit caus- ing the recording machine to print Yesterday only 45 minutes' play of a second, on a strip of paper.

the winner's time to 1-100th part

'New York, Sept.. 5. Torrential rains are causing havos to the American Lawn Tennis Singles Championships at Forest. They met G. M. Lott and L. R. Hill. Stoefen, then the world's amateur

The programme was again de day. doubles champlons. Tilden and layed to-day when there was no Vines won 20 of the 30 games. play. This is the third time that was possible.--Reuter.

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