1936-04-27 — Page 9

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1936.

Badminton Season Closes Successfully

How They Stand In

GOVERNOR SEES

The Tables EXHIBITIONS

HONGKONG LEAGUE AND IS PLEASED WITH

FOOTBALL

S. China "B"

R.W. Fusille

Royal Navy

H. K. F. Chinese Ath. II. K. F. C.

DIVISION I Resulta

6 Club de Recreio 0

Kowloon F. C. D

2 R. U. Rifles

-1 East Lancs,

01. K. Pullee

1 R. A. Lyemun

League Table

P. W. D.

Goals

0

L. F. A. Pts.

8. China "A" 26 19 2

579 31 40

Chineso Ath, 20 14

9

3.46 24 37

R.W, Fusiliers 24 12

7

6 61 36 31

S. China "B" 25 11

9

5 60 30 31

II. K. Police 23 11

В

4 67 29-30

a

9 64 50 30

6

6 54 34 29

Royal Navy 24 15

H. K. F. C. 23 12

R. Ulster R. 25 H

East Lanes. 22 B

C. Recreio 24

cutters.

#8 47 38 25

49 4541 R2

6 12 34 46 19

GROWTH OF GAME

LEAGUE PRIZES PRESENTED

(By "Veritas")

That badminton would champion pair of the Colony, by win- ning the first game. Thereafter the one day become so popular Portuguese couple recovered to find in Hongkong that every their true farm. Oliveira's speed-

about the court was typical and suitable piece of vacant spectacular, while Remedios. con- ground would be used for tented himself with some audacious net drop shots, which were featured courts was the hope ex- by fine wrist work and perfect con pressed by His Excellency ten,

Picture of the Hongkong Badminton League players taken after they had given exhibitions be fore H.E, the Governor at Club de Recrefo on Saturday.. Standing (left to right), M. A. Oliveira, C. O. Lee, S. P. Chan, E. L. H. Shutes L A. Carvalho and J. J. Remedios. Sitting:---Miss M. Smith, Miss M. Griffiths, Miss A. Mackenzie, Mrs. Shute, Miss C. Silva and Miss M. Silva. (Photo: Men Cheung) LADIES' DOUBLES

Shute also scored heavily from the the Governor when he pre- forecourt, but as he and Lee had not sented the prizes on Satur- pinyed together before in a match, day evening at the wind- their team work was not quite good

enough to counter the efficient tac ing-up of the Colony ties of the opposition.

Both Carvalho and Oliveira: were league season.

feeling the effecta of their There was no need for him to strenuous doubles matches when they tell either the players, or those took the court for a singles at the who had watched the badmin- request of the Governor. But they Lon exhibitions that evening, exchanges.

infused plenty of sparkle into the

Carvalho, somewhat tekenate (Kowloon

Mrs. Shute Fire Brigade) and Mine Altoun

Tour) best_MAL what a good game it was. But fresher than Oliveira, obtained a use- Silva (Ererein) and Miss Muriel Smith (81 he felt sure that with the As- ful lead, which, although cut down by John's 21-10, 1sociation continuing its activi- allow him to run out winner by 11 his opponent, proved sufficient to

7

St. Joseph's. 24

8

2 14 40 71 18

Kowloon F. C. 25

4

3 16 27 54 15

R. A. Lyanan 26

*

210 40 74 8

R. A. Stone-

26

1

3 21 16 101 6

DIVISION II

Results

East Lanes,

R. W. Fusiliera

9 Kowloon F. C. 1 S. China

R. U. Rifles 4 H. K. F. C. RASC, & RAOC. E Eastern Ath.

League Table

0

1

Goals F. W. D. L. F. A. Pts Royal Navy, 26 23 2 1 125 27 48 East Lanes.. 25 19 3 381 26 41 R.W. Fusiliers 22 14 7 1 74 18 26

R. U. Rifles 24 20

*

5 65 28 36

1. Engineers 25 16

2

8 80 46 32

R.A.S.C. and

.R.A.Q.C. 26 13

S. China

26 13

Chinese Ath. 26 10

Eastern Ath. 25 D

H. K. F, C... 25 7 3 38 71 University. 20 5 4 17 30 74 14 Radio S. C... 26 5 1 20 25 88 11 C. de Recreio 20 5 0 21 27 07 18 Kowloon F.C, 26 21 22 16 113 5

to

CHINA OLYMPIC TEAM LOSES

Penallies Missed

Shanghai, April. 20, The all-star foreigners beat

the

of the winners.

MIXED DOUBLES

1. A. Carvalho and Mis C. Bilyn (Recreio) best S. P. Chan (C.R.C.) and Min M. Grift (Fire Brigade) 11-16, 167, 16-12.

MEN'S DOUBLES

ties, and encouraging the game, aces to eight it would grow as popular as it

THE SPEECHES was in Singapore, where all

The presentation of prizes followed available plots of ground and immediately. The Rev. J. R. Higgs, back gardens were utilised for president of the Badminton Associa

tion, extending a warm welcome to He said he hoped that in Hong- His Excellency, and expressing the Tau 2-16, 15-9, 10-5. kang

ever throw Association's appreciation of the Gov- nobody would away a racket which he thought ernor's interest in the game. Mr. Wags Neuson's activities, Whs past me, or a shuttlecock outlined

courts.

the

3. 3. Remedios and M. A. Oliveira (Berrelo)

E. L. II. Shute and C. O. Leo

which he thought was worn out, adding that they had been in DAVIS CUP or a net which needed mending, every way big

SUCCERSEN.

FL was surprising how Chinese ton, he felt sure, could now be num- "boys" could put new life into an bered among the most popular of

Hongkong's indoor winter apparently useless racket!

FARR'S POINTS WIN OVER

EX-WORLD. CHAMPION ·

(By Fred Darinell)

Tommy Farr, the Welsh heavy-

weight, beat Bob Olin, the American Probationary

ex-world cruiser-weight champion,

on points in a 10-round bout in the (Albert Hall last month.

The decision met with a mild re- ception.

At the start Olin, as an ex-world's champlon, wore an air of supreme

GERMANY WINS condence, But Farr is a Welshman

Takes Three Rubbers From Spain

with aspirations to meet Jack Peter- sen and was very codi and not in the least impressed by his rival's reputa tion or marmer.

After Farr had replled with con- siderable spirit to the American's

opening attack, Olin was glad to fall

Professional Footballers

NEW SCHEME OF

THE F.A.

If, as is expected, a recommenda- tion' of the Rules Revision Com- mittee is adopted by the Football Association in London, boy foot- ballers will be signed by clubs as "probationary professionals,” sub- Ject to the consent of parents or guardians.

games. His Excellency arrived in time to Eliot Hall, although not ostensibly for badminton, witness two of the three exhibi- going to Shanghai tion matches which provided one of had played Shanghal teams this year, their per- the ble features of the "Presenta- and although beaten, tion Night" held at Club de Recreio. formances encouraged one to believe

Barcelona, Apr. 26, le was rewarded with some very that either next year or the follow-

Germany secured an easy entry One displays. So pleased was His ing, Hongkong would be in a post- Excellency with the form of M.A. tion to send a strong representative into the second round of the Davis Oliveira and L. A. Carvalho that he team to Shanghai for an official In-Cup (European Zone) here to-day requested they should play a singles. terport. Mr. Higgs also paid a tri- when they defeated Spain by three

ALL PLAYED WELL

bute to the secretarial work of Mr. rubbers to love.

On Saturday the visitors won both All twelve players who took part L. D. Skinner during the past season in the matches gave good showings, nt to Mr. S. A. Gray, who, he said, singles, Von Cramm, world famous The programme started with a ladies was largely instrumental in starting stylist beating Manuel Alonzo 6-3, 6—1, 0—3, and Henkel overcoming doubles in which Mrs. Shute and Misa league badminton in Hongkong.

Mr. F. H. Barnes, President of Henrique Maier G-4, 7-5, 80, A. Mackenzie beat Miss M. Silva and

To-dar Germany won the doubles opponent and he was also boxing and not more than £2, and his club Miss M. Smith 21-10 after some Clubs de Recreio proposed a vote of

They spirited rallies. The winners had thanks to His Excellency for attend-match to make the tip safe.

Olin came out for a grand slam at- attendance at school continuation

If the boy changed his mind or

S. P. Chan,

back on the safer tricks of the trade. SMASHING RIGHTS Forr

well slood

up to his man, and

handers kept Olin on the defence. used a good left, while his fast right- More than once Farr smashed home on the face and Olin's right eye look- ed a little puffed up at the end of the third round.

Up to this point Farr had been much more aggressive then his

very well.

At present no player may be signed as a professional before he reaches the age of

of 17.

It is proposed that the probationer shall be paid not less than £1 a week

shall pay all necessary fees for his

Olympic team by three goals to two, I rather better finishing shots, but on ing the function and distributing the meet Hungary in the second round, the start of the fourth round. Box einsacs.

Chinese Recreation were honoured both by his presence opposition until the Zone final when swinging both hands and then scored failed to show gumcient prómise, the nil favour of the

in With the

of exception Darkey Club

left-hander, gave his finest in their club and by the fact that their opponents will almost assuredly in good left hook at Farr's expense. F.A. could reinstate him as the los

Josers

all Southerners, performance since taking up the he had been able to offer their hall be France-Renter. Brilliant goalkeeping-by-Boisezon, game when he partneret Miss M. for the evening's function. During and fine defensive work by the for-tiriffithe neninst LA. Carvalho and his brief stay in the Colony His Ex- eign backs checked the persistent Miss C. Silva, the Recreio combina celleney had already so prominently

tion. Some of his recovery shots indentified himself with various ac

Chan

penalty kicks.

were

attacks of the Olympic team.

In the second half Lee Wai-tong were magnificent, and he constantly vities as to earn the warm apprecia- and another Olympic player missed outwitted the opposition with angled tion and thanks, of the whole com- community. He knew he would be ex- drop shots. Only the better Over 30,000 spectators attended.bination of the Recrela couple carried pressing the sentiments of all present A strong cross wind hade ball can- Lhem through to win after three hard that evening whon he wished His Excellency & Auccessful and happy trol dimeult.

The Olympic team meet the There were lots of clever play in term of office as Governor of Hong Chinese all-stars on Wednesday the men's doubles, when Shute and kong.

THE WINNERS Reuter,

Lee surprised Remedios and Oliveira,

TO-DAY

ONLY

gumes.

MAJESTIC

JACK

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The arrangements 7.20 & 9.20 p.mg, which were in every way satis- for the even factory were carried out by a special sub-committee consisting of Messrs. L. D. Skinner, E. da Sousa, R. 1. Wong and S. A. Gray.

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ZMETURE,

BENNY It's in the A

with UNA MERKEL

Tuesday: "FRONT page WOMAN” with

Bette Davis George Brent

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

The trophy winners were (ollows.

Men's Doubles "A" Division teup presented by Mesam, A. G. Spalding Bord, Club de

Reecela "A",

Runners-up teup presented by Mfr. E. ila Soun), Eilat Hall "A"

SAILORS'

SOCCER

SUCCESSES

Against Strongest. Macao Teams

fought back

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

The Fourth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 2nd May, 1936, commencing at ! 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at. 1.30 p.m..

By Order,

S. A. SLEAP, Actg. Secretary.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1930.'

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A HAL ROACH PRODUCTION

Mayer.

The

Welshman cleverly.however,-and-by--smart amateur,

Under the present rule a player body-work forced Olin back to his who signs professional forms cannot shell. Moreover, Olin was glad to-do some holding, and the round went "gal play as an amateur without special permit, and even then con-

against him.

The fifth round saw some in-night-sent is subject to restrictions debar- ing in which Olin did rather well, ing him from taking part in Cup-

tics. and then Farr slipped down, but was up Instantly, fighing hard.

Olin's boxing skill was not very patent, and he obviously disliked the strong punches which Farr directed to the body. The Wellman putting up a good show, and one right-hander fell with a crush on the American's ear.

Was

(By Our Own Correspondent)

Macao, Apr. 26. The soccer team of H.M.S. Moth has recently engaged in friendly tussles against the strongest teams, With three rounds to go the issue day afternoon against the Argonautos a couple of left hooks and Farr cer- of Macao. The match played yester- was still fairly open. Olin got home resulted in the defeat of the local tainly seemed open to this form of team by 4 goals to 2.

In spite of the rainy weather to- day, the match arranged with the Artillery, the holders of the title of the Macaa "A" League, took place. The score was 2 goals to 1 in favour of the Moth.

H.M.S. Moth will leave for Canton "Merz'a “Douffles ¥a Divalon this year 10-marrow morning. third prize, shield presented by G. B Brothers), Chinese, Recreation Club.

Runner-up (this year fourth priko pros sented by Mr. P. I. Kwok), St. Andrew's

Mr. H. L. O. Garrett, who from 1904 to 1912 was on

attack.

In the eighth round the American was well on top.

Its

The adoption of the suggested new rule will mean that many more boys will take up football as a career.

SUCCESS AT 16 An example of a player who' reached the front rank at an early age is Tom Lawton, aged 16, who

centre recently was

forward, for Burnley against Doncaster Rovers, when the match was drawn.

"It is more than likely that we shall give him another opportunity to show his qualities us leuder of our Brst team," said Mr. Tom Clegg, chairman of the Burnley directors.

"Not only is Lawton 'n good foot- A curious incident occurred at the baller, but he plays for Burnley In beginning of the ninth round. the Lancashire Cricket League, and Farr rose from his chair just before already we have received a request the bell, and with Olin rather slow from that team to release him from

FURIOUS FINISH

In response, the Welsh lod stood un-football engagements as early as pos decided what to do. Before he could sible."

make up his mind he was surprised

no

Įmedals as à past world champion, but. Farr is clearly making progress and will. have to be watched.

Olin's display gained him the staff of a fierce rush from Oiln who got "A"

in a | couple at quick rights. Mixed Doubles (en prevented by Mr. Queen's College, Hongkong, and sub-

This rather upset Farr. Midway Dunlop Rubber C) Club de Keerelu "A", sequently entered, the Indian Educa-through the round he was sent to the

Ladies Doubles (eup presented by the Frtional Service, is retiring after 24 door for a short count. sident of the Hongkong Badminton Area yeara in India chiefly in the Punjab

In a preceding contest Erich Seelig. Bon) Club de Recreio "A".

That was Olin's round, and in the the German, and Eddle Pearce, of COMPLETE RESULTS

where he has been Principal of the final meeting the American scored South Africa, drew after a fierce stam The complete results of the ex- Government College, Lahore, sinco again with a left hook, to which Farr often rounds, during which both hibition matches were:

1027.

had little or no defence,

A Surprise in the Making

BOY! WHAT A SWELL YEAR' OLD 1935 WAS! I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE AS EXCITING GUESS I'LL GET OUT AND FIND NUTTY... HE ALWAYS CAN THINK OF SOMETHING

TO DO

HI, NUTTY/HOW

DO YOU GO FOR

ALL THIS

SNOW?

I DON'T RUN AND GET A BUNCH OF THE KIDS AND

PUSH ME OUT

OF HERE!

Imen were bleeding.

By Blosser

IMAGINE ME FORGETTING ABOUT THOSE KIDS ON CHRISTMAS! I'LL HAVE TO MAKE UP FOR IT.

IN SOME WAY!!

ING.__T. M. REG, AL B. PAT, DIF.

HILE FAR

UP IN

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