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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 19,

1936.

TENNIE KWOK IS 1936 TENNIS "DISCOVERY "

BEATS LEE WAI-TONG

VERY CLEVERLY

FOR SEMI-FINAL

LOOKS A GOOD THING

Amended

English

Football Fixtures

AN ARRAY OF FINE STROKES

(By "Veritas")

The 1936 open lawn tennis championship of Hong- kong has "discovered" at least one new player in Tennie Kwok who yesterday defeated Les Wai-tong in the second round after a fine display,

Kwok, whose timing is so fine won the set. After this Leung suffer that he seldom appears to exerted reaction and could do little right. himself over a stroke, not only played Lee Wai-tong at his own game, and beat him, but covered an array of shots which

un-

should be good enough to carry him into the semi-final.

When he started he seemed to be a bundle of nerves, but, after losing the first set he captured confidence and proceeded to give an exhibition of Hound, thoughtful, and occasionally brilliant tonnis:

Possessing a backhand which de fied any sort of attack he continually encouraged Loo to advance to the not on his shop stroke only to pass him with a perfectly timed and oxocated backhand drive elther across court or down the lines. When at tacking himself he sought Lee's fore hand and so gave the star footballer little opportunity of getting in pass İng,

dhots.

Conditions were all against an nggressive type of game, but Kwok made plainly evident that on a dry court he would be as, nevorė as most players off the ground.

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Gray went to 6-1 after losing the second game on service, and although Loung captured, his pwn service in the seventh, the K.C.C. player won the match on his own deliveries.

in the open doubles when

There was nearly a surprise result A. W. Ramsey and Gordon Burnett all but Iont to Pagh and Lieut-Comdr., Con- way. Pagh and Conway put up a spirited resistance to a pair who on paper looked likely to have an easy passage, and the match was not do elded until the 18th game of the final set.

Ramsey struck rather a bad patch and success was chiefly due to the stability and all-round display of Burnett, who showed encouraging form.

M. W. and M. K. Lo won as they liked against Divett and Deane, while A. V. Gusano and A. Remedios were most impressive against McCabe and Carey, winning with the loss of two games. G. Lai and II. Chang were not seriously extended by Poole and Henry, losing but three games and these, in the second set

COMPLETE RESULTS Fall results follow:

Open Singles.--Tennle Kwok beat Leo Wal-teng 4-0, 6-3, 6-2; S. A. Gray beat Loong Ping-chlu 1-6, 6-4, 6-2; Is Tak-cheuk beat K. T. Kwik 0-2, 0-L.

and

0.

and usually to convert them into win Care Burnett beat M. Pagh and

FOR 2ND DIV.

It has been discovered that next next Saturday's fixtures in the second, division of the English Football League were played on March 7, and that March programme will be played off this week.

The amended forecast for theso matches is therefore given below.

SECOND DIVISION

BLACKPOOL BRADFORD

Bury DONCASTER Leicester Norwich NOTTS F. SOUTHAMPTON Swansea WEST HAM

v Barnsley

v Port Vale

▾ Bradford C.

Y Plymouth

v Manchester U.

CHARLTON

Y Hull

V

Burnley

v Tottenham Newcastle

Kenneth

Shute Plays Badminton

PARTNERS FATHER IN LEAGUE GAME

his

Bushnell, Navy_goalkeeper, repels a hot attack by the Army during yesterday's Triangular Tournament hockey, match. (Photo: Ming Yuan).

YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL

Peculiar Match At

Caroline Hill

NAVY'S EASY WIN

South China "B" earned two league points at the expense of St. Joseph's at Caroline Hill yesterday when they won by the odd goal in three, but it was not a very satisfactory game. Saints added to their misfortune of bosing Leonard early on through n Injury and concoding what op- bad peared to be a rank offside goal, by seeing flussain sent off the field for dangerous play after receiving a Theno incidents completely de. morallood the team and the result was | fairly inevitable.

LEE'S TÁCTICAL MISTAKE Lea Wal-tong made one big-tactical orror. Ha overdid his drop shots. They never worked quite so amoothly a unual and this should have dis-

Kenneth Shute, tho Open Doubles G. Lai

schoolboy couraged him. from employing them Loo often. But he chose this method Chang bent J. C. Poole and R. Henry are league badminton Just

tennis player made his first warning. to try and outwit Kwok and auffered 6-0, 6-3; M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo beat evening when he played with accordingly. Kwok's activity and hip G. E. R. Dirett and B. O'M. Deane father against Recreio p

Father good sense of anticipation permi 6-3, 6-2; A. V. Cesano and A V.

permitted film to recover most of the short ones Remedios beat P. F. McCabe and and son won two out of three games,

S. CHINA CLEVERER but the match went to Recreio who rey 6-1, 6-1 A. W. Ramsay and obtained the odd game in nine.

South China were the cleveror G.

players but they did not strike one Liout. Commdr. H. R. Conway 1-6,

Recreio owed everything to Barros as being more dangerous than St. 0-3, 9-7.

and Beltrao their third string, who Joseph's in front of goal. Both teams won all the games. Full scores and were well served by their half back revised league. table follow.

lines. Lam Tak-po for South China and Elms for St. Joseph's gavs very A. E. Xavier and A. Remedios polished displays. The winners en (Recreio "B") lost to AL Fisher joyed superiority in defence where and J. L. Anderson 22-44; beat G. Loe Kam and Yu, Hing-yuen were Williams and L. D. Skinner 21-0; lost towers of strength white Souza and to E. L. Shute and K. Shute 9-21. Costa struck a a bad patch and played

A. Busto and A. Alves (Recreto well below form.

Ward was the leading light of the "B") lost to Fisher and Anderson losers' attack which was not so well 11-21: beat Williams and Skinner balanced as that of South China 21-6; lost to Shute and Shuto 10-21.

George put the

ning returns. He himself mado far moro Judicious use of the drop shot and thereby scored with it very much oftener.

Kwok is not only a good stylist but the possessor of many fine strokes. Elis game, like that of so many Chl- so players, is founded on accuracy, but he can be sovero and is seldom a loss to apply an ace whan a play.

tho

shot

He is a opportunity,

or of very distinct possibilities and

indications

Saro that he will advance

quito a distance in the championship

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PLAY UNLIKELY TO-DAY

Brief Programme Of

Two Matches

Iu Tak-chouk played well nigh fault | Only tuvo open championship less, tennis of his particular type to matches are arranged for this after- best, K. T. Kwik 6-2, 6-1.. Kwik de noon, but in view of the heavy over- fended strongly but lu's placements night rain it is extremely doubtful and his varied pace. Invariably out whether courts will be At enough for

play. witted his younger opponent.

RARE STRUGGLE "

On the other hand B. A. Gray had a rare struggle with Leung Ping-chui, his conqueror of last year. Loung, his strokes functioning very smoothly swept past an indecisive opponent to win the first set at 0-1 and to tako a

A. V. Gosano plays off his first round singles against J. D. Mlino, willo Paul Kong and Lai Kwong-tsun are due to play in the doubles against E. Bathurst and A. T. Lay,

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME Open Singles.-Capt. J. D. Mine

lead of 4-1 in the second sot. Gray v. A. V. Gosano. started his recovery on service in the Open Doubles.-E. Bathurst next game, and by means of better A... Lay v. Paul Kong and controlled shots drew up, and finally | Kwpig-taun.

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Fourth Floor

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R. A. SCORE FIRST

But Finally Well

Beaten

COLONY, HOCKEY NOTES

BY THE PILGRIM"

ABOUT TO-DAY'S

BIG MATCH

Portugal May Win International

The going is likely to be aticky for this afternoon's Inter- inational Tournament semi-final between Portugal and India, but a finely contested match is as- sured.

India are holders of the title and will feld the following team:- Ramzan; Khan Bhadur and Kishen Singh: M. H. Hussain, Tara Singh and Alaf Bingh; Khuda-Bux, G. Singh, A. Khan, Awlar Singh and

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Portill be represented by :~.

A. Silva and E. L. Gusano; J. Gonsalves, Oliveira and Beltrão: Nolasco, J. Gosano, J. Pinton, A. P. Souza, and A. Angelo. Reservca:→→→→ A. A. dos Remedios, J. Pereira, A. Alves and N. Faria,

One cannot but feel it is unfort unato

these two fine teams should be drawn in the same half, for I am firmly convinced that either are good enough to beat England who have already reached the final.

UNCERAIN STARTER India have

have an uncertain starter in Gurbachan Singh, who is suffering from a bad cold, while it has to be borne in mind that this is India's frat appearance as a team this

year which may affect their work.

Portugal are fielding

side atrongrat and indicatione they

pomoss a stronger attack than India. Both defences are strong but I think ground conditions still slightly favour India.

their

ore

All the same I export to 1600 Portugal enter the final,"

light

task against Royal Artillery. (Lyemup) In] a first division encounter at Causeway Bay yesterday despito being led by) an early goal, and eventually they won by three goals to one,

Navy made at of the England

Require

Changes

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MAMAK LEAGUE

CLOSING DATE IS

APRIL 15

The hon. secretary of the Mamak Hockey League is desirous' that all teams in the league shall complete their fixtures by April 15, which is the official closing date of the Mamak touma- ment.

ST. ANDREW'S OFF FORM

NO MATCH FOR ARGONAUTAS.

After taking into consideration their loss of E. F. Fincher through an injury 15 minutes from the start of the game, one has still to confess that St. Andrew's played a very poor brand

of hockey, in their Mamak Longue, match against the Argonautas on Sun- day, and as a team were nover in the

aame stroot.

Only two of the Saints' players touched expected form—A. ́S. Bliss and N. A E. Mackay. Bliss was a star performer at centre-half, but wretchelly supported by his flanking. colleagues, while Mackay was on his own in the attack

The Argonautas showed they are '· fast improving, and if they continuo the good work will figure in the first. three at the end of the season.

In this match Oliveira at sentres half was one of the best players on view, feeding his forwards with lovely passes. He was ably backed by Silva, while up in the attack

The match was played under bad, conditions, the ground being swept by a drizzle which made it difficult for players retain a foothold and was responsible for many movements HOW TEAM MIGHT|Nolasco and Angelo constituted very going astray.

Navy were predominant after an initial reverse and won as they liked.

BE IMPROVED

fast and accurate wingers. Remedios played soundly at right back and altogether it was a well balanced team

On Sunday afternoon next the which won solely on its merits. But for the strong defensive play of International Tournament final will Clancey and Higgins a bigger score bo played between England and would have resulted. Roberts and either India or Portugal. The Baxter constituted the liveliest wing had not yet been

ground

obtained such a

un view, while the Navy intermediates has the time for bullying-on

Love's

H. A. Barros and N. Beitrag dhand in the Rust and followins, Artillery ofw stranglehold on the England will have to strengthen Labour-

21-17.

LEAGUE TABLE...

Rewarded

(Recreio "B") beat Fisher and An-succession of hot attacks in which able to devote practically all their she expects to beat either Indin or derson 24-22; beat Williams and Souza, Saints

ints goalkeeper figured attention to developing attacks.

Portugal. I would suggest the follow- Skinner 21-0; beat Shute and Shute prominently with some daring saves.

ing amendments for serious consi- Behind them Wolverson and Beard deration. Then St. Joseph's Leonard and

Jost shortly after the Interve

the interval saw Cheuk had an easy time while Cocker in

*"

Lt-Comdr. Garwood in goal in Central British School deserve Increase the load from goal shivered through inactivity.

of Owen; Licut. Davies of the whole-hearted congratulations on their placo Pohon's centre, although the

Artillery word ill-served by their Navy or Parker: of the. Polica to success in the Knill Cup competition inside left was palpably offaldo. One incaman waved his flag rigorously attack of which only Sparks looked substitute for Lieut. Williams; Wass and for their achievement in finishing but the referee permitted Chauk to capable of outwitting the opposition. of the Polleo on the left wing vice runners-up in the Brawn Oup this

They also boasted an indifferent half Lieut. Wraith, and. Hayward (Police) ScaION. on past a passive defence and back line and honours of the day went at right back in place of Potter. Carry net with caSE. -

St. Joseph's rallied strongly, but were thea denied the services of Hus

Ellot Hall "A". C.R.C. Recreio "A" Ellot Hall B St. Andrew's "A" Recreio "B"

and Fire Brigade

Lai St. John's

V.R.C

P. W. L. F.A. Pts 10 10 0109 9 82 18 14 4 107 40 23 17 12 1 80 19 20 10 11 5 83 43 22 15 11 4 84 50 22. 16 11 4 84 50 22 13.10 6 69 80 20

17 8.9

.9 63 78 18

16 7 8 69 75 14

14 2 11 38 79

18

2,10 44100 4

2 10 30 794

1 10 30 134 2

Kowloon Tong St. Andrew's "B" 18

S. and S. Homs:17

to the defence where Clancey excelled himself.

sain, who had already been told about To general surprise Artillery open- aggressive methods. Nevertheed the scoring when Nash netted

RUGBY RESULTS

Miss Knill has certainly done won dere in coaching these youngsters and results clearly show that it is only. sound coaching which these school girl enthusiasts need.

less the losers continued to have the from close-in after a breakaway which

London, Mar. 18. better of the exchanges and were caught the Navy, defence on the hop, Bristol scared a convincing winment, but since then they have made rewarded with a goal just before the But from the kick-off Navy equalised against Clifton in a rugby match to- end when Sousa converted a free kick. Roberts putting the finishing touch | day, totaling 13 points without: ro-

big kick by Wolverson,

KING'S BOUNTY SOLD

FOR $580

to

t

sponse.

Last season they finished at the bottom of the Caer Clark Cup tourna

name for themselves.. It is safe to predict that in a few years time those girls will be among the leading players of the Colony and will prove

In the second half everything went Royal Air Force and Civil Bervice in favour of the Navy, who scored match arranged to be played at a testimony to the splendid and on- through Baxter and Roberts to gain Holton was postponed, but in another couraging efforts of Miss Knill, as a convincing win.

game, Bridgend beat Neath by 11 woll as making themselves points to Ave-Beuter. LEAGUE TABLE

acquisition to any team.

Goals

P. W. D. L.

A public auction of well-known Day, Mak Chai, $110: Yellow Fish, local race ponies took place at the Max Choi, $110; Ablo Warrior, Mak H.K. Police 18 10.0. Paddock of the Hongkong Jockey Club Chal, $100; Gogo, Mak Chal. $80; S. China "A" 10 12 0 R.W. Fusiliers 18 8 7 yesterday afternoon. The auctioneer Lazy Lady, Limburg Shul, $160. was Mr. J.

A. 9. Alves, of Messrs, of the ponies put up for sale Chinese Ath. 10 8 Hughes and

Ltd. Bidding twelve have won races, They are

H.K.F.C. 17 9 8 was brisk throughout.

Heart's Glory, Partnership King's China "B" 10 7 King's Bounty fetched the highest Fancy, King's Bounty. Foxbridge, Royal Navy

R.U. Rides 10 6 price, being bought by Kwok-wah for $500.

Mr. Fung|Baylower, Lion Hunter Kong Mun

Stakes, 1995), Public Hero

17 0 à

(Nil

St. Joseph's

East Lancs,

30 8 2 15

7

and

C. de Recreld 176

R.A. Lyemun 16 2

Mr. Mak Chai bought no fower Desperandum Stakes), Solar Star: than sleven ponies, Including Partner- Savey Face. What A Chance, slip, Not So Dusty, Gold Jubileo, Southern Cross. Silver Lining and Ideal Day.

King's Fancy, Mayflower, Lion Hunter, Tummel, Southern Cross, Sliver Streak and Popular Star wors withdrawn from the auction.

The ponies disposed of, the names or the purchasers and their prices are

of

Heart's Glory, Stak Chai,

$85

GRAND NATIONAL

Final Acceptances

Number 37

London, Mar, -18.

for the Grand

Final acceptance

Partnership, Mak Chai, $60; Gold Jubilee, Mak Chal, $80) Gold Eagle, W. T. Stanton, $110; Merry Time, т. в.

B. Williams, $180; King's Bounty, National, which is to be run at Fang Kwok-wah, $680; Foxbridge, Aintree on Friday work, were made Young Wing-hong 8100 Poter to-day and

according to Router were DAVOY

Suver Lining B. Clarke $180% na follow m

Kowloon (F.G. 17.5

R.A. S'cutters 21 1 8

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Blake's Effort For University

A sensational gual by Blake, former Kowloon F. G. player, gave University two points in their second division Mhic Chai, #963 Zonith,

Golden W.

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Chai, $100, Devon, Mak Chai 560; Princo, Buckthorn, Inversible Pro-defence to score with an unstoppable T. B. Clarke, rosative, The Boy in Blue, Hillbrook, shot, it was a brilliant plece of $170;. Gold Dragon, 1210; Silver Fox, N. Bosanquet, 3170; Lazy Boots, Moorland Vlow, Bathfelt the University deserved the points. Solar Star Mak Chal 395) Saucy land, Entune pater, Penerale, Castle For the most part the match wa Face, Young Wing-hong $200; What View, Dorn Court Crown Prince, evenly contested, with the Chiboso A. Chance, LiPo-chun 18701-LAD- Comedian, Bow and Gum, Reen somewhat more pertinacious than the cashire Loom, Capt. T. 3. Clarke, Blade, Evasiomon, Lynton, Zag, and Varsity, but against a strong defence $180: Sadko, A. Bower, $860; Ideni

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