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THE

SATURDAY, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MARCH

1937. 6,

Led 3-2, And Games In A

TO-DAY'S BIG CRICKET MATCH

MAY DECIDE THE CHAMPIONSHIP

CLUB FAVOURED TO WIN

(By "Veritas")

Harry Owen-Hughes and A. R Minu are likely to be the central figures in to-day's first division cricket match which may decide the championship. The chances are that the Cricket Club wicket, always a trifle "sporty", will bo on the soft side, and therefore "made to measure" for these two spin bowlers.

The ILK.C.C. ground bad dried out a bit yesterday, but the impression 1 got was that it would need buria few overs to cut up to-day's wieket. Spin bowlers are ikely to have +1 Good time.

It is a bit risky trying to assess the possible outcome of this H.K.C.C. v. R.C. match, expemlly as I have hud no opportunity of seeing the tuliaus play this stagion, I have watched

one or two scratch Club teams figure in friendlies, but usually it has been a case of Owen-Hughes versus the Rest.

To-day both teams constitute abou the strongest combinations availatsi

Club

mori: varied attack, with Bowker, Owen-Hughes and Duckit! Holden, forming the spearhead. The Indians look

11 though they will have to rely almost exclusively on Minu, Madar and Arcull!.

17-Year-Old Im

Davis Cu

A 17 years of age, John Bromwich,

has been chosen as one of the four men to represent Australia in the Davis Cup this year. The others are: J. H. Crawford, A. K. Quist and V. G. McGrath,

Like McGrath, Bromwich has a two- handed backhand. This season he beat Jack Crawford in the semi-final of the Australian championship and in the final of the Sydney championship.

He went down to Quist in the final of the South Australian championship but got his revenge in the semi-final of the New South Wales championship.

John Bromwich

40-15, Then Lost Ten Row, And The Match

GERMAN DAVIS CUPPERS TO COMPETE IN U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

STRANGE TRICK OF FORTUNE

Fincher And

Hung In Great Form

(By "Veritas")

The story of the men's doubles Colony tennis championship match be tween E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung and H. Owen- Hughes and A. I. Sullivan played at the Cricket Club yesterday can be told as follows:

Inhuman Test

Cricket"

"PLAYING hours in England are inhuman." says W. M. Woodfull, the old Australian cricket captain, in supporting G. O. Allen's plea for a time-limit in Test cricket, to eliminate dull play

Woodhill added that the English hours of 11.30 to 6.30 could be shortened, and the number of days increased to fee. He was in favour of a limit of six days in Australia, and five in England.

Dr. Alan Robertson, of the Australian Boord af Control, wants all matches played to a finish (says Reuter), and Dr. R. L. Morton (Victoria) suya the importance of obtaining a decision in Test matches outweighs the points in favour of a time-limit.

The Melbourne Herald" points out that of the 24 Test matches played in Australia since the war, 18 have lasted under six days, fire seven days, and one eight dayja.

1

WA. Woodhi??

HAGEN IS "SLIMMING"

- AND PREPARING FOR

COME-BACK

the

hole

WEEK-END FOOTBALL ATTRACTION SHIELD MATCHES MOST LIKELY WINNERS

(By "Veritas")

Pride of place in the week-end football programme is given to the Senior and Junior Shield semi-finals, and because of them, the league schedule has been con- siderably curtailed.

This afternoon's Shield ties are being staged at Sookumpoo; to- morrow's at Causeway Bay.

Chances are that in the senior event, the finalists will be the two South China A.A. teams. They have avolded each other in the carller rounds and both possess excellent prospects of surviving the week-end totels.

South Chinn "A" are almost certain to beat Reercio this afternoon, though it must be admitted that the Portu- guese have been strengthened by the Inclusion of Remedios, the Shanghai expert, and that as a team, they are more to be respected now than a month ago.

Los Angeles. ¡France, Switzerland, Ireland, Hawali, Whether Reerelo will risk taking When debonnaire, dark-haired Fred New York.

Fifteen pounds slimuner around New Zealand, Austraila, the Philip A. V. Gosino out of the defence with pines, China and Japan, and or- the idea of bolstering up the atluck Baron Gottfried von Cramm's Perry turned professional, he left tram with virtually ΠΟ England's announcemcht that Germany's chance of reiterating the cup. And

I doubt very on the waist and a teetotaller for ganized the first professional tours. remains to be seen. Hung won the first game service; Sullivan won the second almost a month, Walter Hagen|

In his 25 years of competition he much if they will, because Lee Wai- are three other countries in Davis cup team will compete in there

game on service: Fincher won has bought a new set of golf participated in two of the biggest tong is turning out for the Chinese, the United States this summer full ery after the trophy-the United

in and it needs Gosano in the back line. upsets in golf. The first was It's the States, Australia and Germany.

third game

on service; clubs and decided to start over 1920 when he stroked to 11 and 10 to keep him in check. (national doubles and singles better than a 10 to 1 bet that one of

On the other hard Recrelo's main would appear to possess the championships) is some of the those three countries will wrest the Owen-Hughes won the fourth23 years after he won his first victory over Bobby Jones in a 72-

match in Florida. In 1923 hopes of winning must rest in obtain game on service; Owen Hughes links championship.

The "Halg," perhaps

most Archie most important and interesting big silver bowl from England.

Compston defeated and Sullivan won the fifth game

him 18 ing a snap goal or two in the early that and 17 in 30 holes.

minutes of the game. They cannot tennia news of the young year.

the Germany has

yunu Leam "n Hung's service and led 40-colourful golfer in history of

10 win Vie sport, is determined

In recent years his game bas ufford to be behind, but if they should It is important because it reflects

Just

with Von year,

15 on Sullivan's delivery for Ger- nucleus

steadily worse. well-founded confidence that

British open for the flt time, "be grown

UnoMelai gamble en A. V. Gesano giving them Cramm and iteiner Henkel competing Inany may capture

game cause I'm tired of hearing young estimates place his earnings for the an early goal, they stand a chance of the historic

It in singles, and von Cramm and Hans4-2 lead. They lost that

And and the next nine, Fincher and smart aless call me a fat old han past five years at under $2,000.

Hagen's unerthodox play has been winning as it will enable them to con-

centrate on defence thereafter. Denker handling the doubles. you will recall that Germany gave Hung winning 6-3, 6-0.

The losers started in rollicking Australla a grand fight in the luter-

Anal last year before losing style.

Both volleyed splendidly.

Woman Lowers World Three

まわ matches

Von two, after

Owen-Hughes shining In particular. And if you recall the German Davis

Cramm had to default a singles Sulitvua

excellently, and Served

Swimming Mark cuppers competing with Australia at

there were all the makings of a fast was match because of an injured Pittsburgh in 1914 when wor Also remember that the 1936 Aus-

and close encounter. being declared at Potsdam, this trin tralian team eliminated the United

Copenhagen, March 5. Then will stir poignant memories--memor-States outfit in the American zone les of war's declaration being with-

Club, at least on paper, is definite-Davis trophy for the first time. ly more solid in batting. Pearce, is interesting because it means that wielders Stewart,

racket Marshall, Owen-Flughes, amateur German Neve, Duckiti, Gillespie and Hay-will make their initial American ap- ward are all regular

run-getters, pearance since the world war. whereas th; 1.R.C, can only put their trust to A. IL, Madar, Arculil, A. H. Rumjahn, and Nazarin. His club mates are all waiting for Nazarin In reproduce something like his true form.

The

odds appear to favour the Club, and I shall be surprised if they don't win. The Indians have done well this season, but have been a trile lucky more than once, Club have certainly played the more con- fident cricket.

THE OTHER GAMES Three other first division league matches are scheduled. Army visit Craigengower.

but it is doubtful whether they will do much belter thun to draw,

Navy

receive Civil Service, and the visitors must be conceded more (Continued, on Page 13.)

You see, the Davis cup picture of 1037 is far different from last year.

the

came Sullivan's lapse service, aided by Owen-llughes' mis- takes in twice going across the court to attempt volleys which he could reach. Thereafter Hung Fincher won as they liked.

not

been."

haven't even seen

new

"A comeback is no easy business," explained the thin-haired

veteran Who once earned $40,000

year playing golf, then dropped to $75. a few years back, "I've thrown away my clubs, worked off 15 pounds and a golf ball for months.

"But I'm having a brand act designed, will shuck off 20

and I'm pounds more,

practicing

that of funny every day. Sort *practicing after all these years."

AUSTRALIA, N. Z, THEN, ENGLAND Hagen, who wor

won his first tourna and ment the U.S..open at Chicago-in all 1014, will sail with Joo Kirkwood and for Australia, travel slowly through nice New Zealand, then go to England in

time for the matches.

and

Good The winners looked good. enough, anyhow, to reach the final again this year, unless they suffer a very sad lapse between now then. Both were reliable in phases of the game, volleying smashing with precision and accuracy.

Taul Wal-pul

and Paul Kong may beat them In the semi-final, but I don't think they will.

Miss Ragnhild Hveger. the famous Olympic swim- mer, to-day beat the wo- men's world record for the 300 metres free style, by swimming the dis- tance in 3 minutes 50 1/10 seconds.

The previous record,- established by Miss de Nouden of Holland was 3 minutes 50 4/10 ser onds. --Kouter.

The other schior game is being. played to-morrow. between the Royal Weich Fusillers and South China “B.” With all due respects to the Caroline Hill outat, I don't think they will he able to withstand the soldiers, who usually play just the right type of football for cap-tles. Another big factor in favour of the Fusiliers is that the match lasts 90 minutes. They are more likely to stond the pace for the extra 20 minutes than the Chinese who ar

are notoriously 70 minutes players.

A South China "A" v. Fusiliers, final is more likely than not.

Royal Engineers appear to be head- Ing for a record in the Junior Shield competition. They are very favour- ably placed to win the trophy for the third successive year-a feat which has not yet been recorded in this tournament.

held from the pinyers until after they final, when the starspangled players left the court-memories of a Ger- unexpectedly lost the doubles.

Amerien, Australia and Germany man tean halted and internned in England while hastening home each claim that they will march a Memories of

Australian 11

star more formidable team into the court skilled in battle.

this year. The United States expects Big blond von Cramm. Germany's to have a bang-up outßt, with Don No. 1 player, is captain of a team Budge and Gene Mako

another performer that at last has an even chunce of nucleus and winning the Davis cup before the from among Grant, Riggs or Allison. Jack Crawford and team visits America and continues Australia's

vy on its journey to Japan. Tennin ex- Adrian Quist have been holstered by

The portly golfer has behind him peris in every land recognize this the sensational rise of Young John

the most impressive record of any

This afternoon should see them win shot maker in the business. chance.

Flye Bromwich. It looks like a three-. cornered brawl in which Uncle

P.G.A. chame times winner of

comfortably against Royal Artillery FATHER AND SON WIN

Ilagen

the and the lads from "lown under" will

caplained

(Lyemun), and they will probably battic out Arst in the United States, The only other doubles match of pionships,

bush of many legends. One meet the Ulster Rifles in the final. then the winner tangling with Ger- the afternoon was between E. L. 1. American Ryder cup teams in 1027, the

the Father, and Kenneth 1929, 1931 and 1933, and in all has year in England his managers hired Rities figures against South China in bodyguard to get him to his to-morrow's second semi-final, and many in the inter-zone final. That Shute,

should take the cup

from

Shute, the son, and B. O'M. Denne participated in more than 225 open a victor

they are likely lo receive more matches on time. tournaments.

"But that is in the past. weakened England in the challenge and J. F. Loys. The Shute combina-

tournament the "Haig" strenuous

thari opposition

the entertaining won after round without working up a sweat. tion

now I'm attending the hot

rooms rested his ball exactly between EL Engineers to-day. Whether or not Germany captures

match.

and. the cup-a perfect Most of the league programme is the bowl, the invasion of the Teuton Father took most of the ball, but and getting myself massaged. Boy, shrub

those stymie. The spectators waited tense- confined to the second and third divi- tennisers will mark the first time that son backed up nobly and the twp but it's tough Laking off

Two first division games are turned his Rhineland racqueteers have appeared made un understanding pair. Ken- pounds," he explained. "I haven't ly for him to chip over, but Hagensions.

back. He picked his on lap this afternoon. Navy meet was splendid on return of had a drink in almost a month,"

Hagen, now 45, has spent most of putter, tapped the ball uphill direct- Club Causeway Bay, and will service, especially in dealing with that

his life playing golf and designing ly away from the green, then watch- probably win. des le the Civillans' of Leys, which is as good as any clubs that bear his name. He has ed it break and roll down within a smart display last week. St. Joseph's thing seen locally. Leys has a

the cup. IIis opponent meet Police at Kowloon and a draw is second delivery which is not a whit

conceded the next pult.—Vulted Press. most likely. slower than the first, and has the added merit of containing a folr amount of top spin which makes the 66 ball kick high. A tantalising service to receive and return, yet Kenneth usually got back a respectable three- quarter length lob.

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BADMINTON

Both Recreio Teams Win With Ease

noth

an

Both Shutes, in fact, lobbed with skill, using the right moment for such

shots. They were also much moru dependable than

their op-

Recreio "A" made certain of retain-ponents off the ground.

ing the mixed doubles, badminton Deane was not up to a par with league championship last night, when the other three players, and com-

Right

turned

onc

campaigned in England, Germany. foot of

"Brighter Cricket" Move

they visited the University and won mitted innumerable errors overhead. A step towards the furtherance of

by seven games to two.

Leys played a thoughful game, and the "brighter cricket" campaign has

been taken by MLC.C. But he too was not steady enough was always dangerous when serving.

under pressure.

Recreio have played nine matches

that the team touring Australia will It has been officially announced without conceding a point, and can- not now be seriously challenged.

The Shutes were worthy winners. Play the Rest of England at Lord's Recreio "B" enjoyed a handsome

on May 20, 27, and 28. It had been PLAYED WRONG GAME victory over St. John's Cathedral.

Ma Chin-chong, who during the provisionally arranged for M.C.C. to taking all nine games at stake, and

last few months has returned from meet Middlesex on those days.

A Trial at Lord's between North this places the Portuguese within Edburgh University, was a trific position. striking distance of the runners-up disappointing against Liang Sal-wah and South will precede this match, starting on May 22. There will thus to whom he lost 6-4, 6-3. Ma re-be two representative fixtures at vred that he has RECREIO “B” v. ST. JOHN'S

a good idea of ti.. Come's

shots, but he was luredheadquarters during the week when M.C.C. will be celebrating its 150th Played at Club de Recreio, the into a false type of play, endeavour anniversary. home team winning nine-love. ing to beat Liang at push-ball. It A. M. Silva and Miss S/Remedios is asking trouble to try and out (Recreio "B") beat R. Koh and Miss Liang Llang!

Into

The division to hold the M.C.C. v. Rest match followed a circular issued

by protagonists of the "brighter

an ex-club.

M. Smith 21-5; beat D. Kwok and Llung was perfectly content to let cricket" campaign to members of the Mias P

ruilles lengthen McCaw 21-8; beat S. A the Tremlett and Mrs. W. Penney 21-7. change of dezan or.more strokes, "I am delighted with the decision," E. A. R. Alves and Miss A. He con play that game all day and said Mr. P. F. Warner to a Morning Remedios (Recreio "B") beat Koh usually win, as in this case.

Post representative. This match and Smith 21-18;, beat Kwok and Furthermore I don't believe this will be one of the very type that we McCaw 21-18; beat Tremlett and was Ma's usual, type of play. He need to attract a new interest to Penny 21-10.

would have been better advised to

cricket. It will be held whether the

H. A. Barros and Misa M. Ribeiro have forced stendy and Australia, and I am sure that, what-.

LEAGUE TABLE

P. W. L. F. A. Pis. 9 9 0 72 0 10

am

team wins or loses the rubber in Liang was (Recreio "B") beat Koh and Smith he made his shots Afterwards ever the final result of the Tests, it 21-14; best-Kwok and McCaw, 21-11; he said to -me

you going to will prove a powerful draw.... beat Tremlett and Penney '21-7. criticise my backhand this year? "There is deanlle precedent for the

most certainly

not. Ho bas fixture.

The team returning from greatly improved this hand, and can Australia played the less. In both Hest at Lord's plant the ball both down the line in 1904 and again in and across court without any sus cases the match proved an ceptible change of action. It is a mous draw. I am sure that the good, sound, backhand, though I experience will be repeated. This would still regard it as being pri- kind of match-something out of the marly defenslye..

ordinary and with our best cricketers playing-is what we need to bring crowds to the cricket grounds,”

Recreio "A". ...

Free Lances Recrolo "B" C.F.C. University Kowloon Tong St. John's

12 8 0 62 49 12

10.04.40 30 12 0 4 2 33 21 0 7:34 34 20 6 92 7 23 67.4 11 023.774

Why George Choa, the young man

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