1937-03-24 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH.. WEDNESDAY, ·MARCH

Hongkong's Finest

Feature

1937.

Badminto

Displays

Championship Semi-Finals

WONG'S PERFECT CONTROL

OVER ALL SHOTS: T. C. LEE STRIKES BEST FORM AGAINST OLIVEIRA

Results In Brief

The results and scores in last night's men's singles bad- minton championship semi- Anals were as follows.

Patrick H. Wong (Chin- eae Y.M.C.A.) beat P. K. Hui (University) 15-9, 12-15, 15-8.

T. C. Lee (University) beat M. A. Oliveira (Re- crcio) 15-7, 15-7.

CONSTANT ATTACK WON LEE HIS GAME

Oliveira On Defensive

(By "Veritas")

BY "VERITAS"

COMPETITORS in the semi-finals of the men's singles

badminton championships last night more than fulfilled the promise of providing the most spectacular badminton yet seen in Hongkong, the two matches being so brilliantly contested as to set an entirely new standard for the game in the Colony.

Henceforth the singles game may be expected to become an ever-increasing feature of bad- minton in Hongkong,

Nelther the defent of M. A. Oliveira nor K. P. Hul were entirely surpris- Inst. It was alivays felt that if Lee could adopt the initiative and sustain it against Oliveira, getting his points quickly enough to avoid a third

Hame he was perfectly capable of winning, while before they went on to the court it was a toss-up as to the outcome of the Wong v. Hui en- counter.

Let it be said, however, that on last night's display, the better player won in each case. Wong's gave an exhibition of perfett badminton to outwit Hui. Ile outwitted him more than out-stroked him, though in the process of outwitting, Wong brought into effect some gorgeous shots.

WONG'S TECHNIQUE

play the shot. But he did clear con- usually a full yard istently, and deeper than Hul. This superiority

was often the means to an end, and its benefit was more fully realised in the lengthened railies when it enabled Wong to recover his position in the court.

tion or

NOT OUTPLAYED

Lest it should be imagined from the foregoing that Hui was out- be stated right played, it should

he offered the most away that strenuous, and at times, exceedingly skilful opposition. He too produced some dazzling shots, notably a fore- hand nick which Innded the shuttle

as just clear of the net in the opposition corner. He was adroit and clever in his use of the tap shot, but it was ve and could not change the direc noticeable that he was less decep

of the chot in such accomplished

hed manner as Wong. Hui most certainly might have Wong scored a tactical achleyc- } made better use 01

of his smash, ment early in the match when he though it is a fact that this shot Induced Hui to forsake his overhead should be used discreetly in the smashes, which, when in proper use singles gamo as it is easier to re- are among the most deadly badmlaton cover than in doubles and takes a shots to be found in the Colony, and lot of physical toll in its execution. to concentrate on the short tapping

While to Wong was game. The benent immediately

for

when #phots mes to drop

the Chinese Y.M.C.A. player 15 in # class of his own locally. Thus to start with Wong was in a position somewhat to dietate terms; a strategical positionning and better wrist work which which he did not hesitale to turn to full account.

comes

T. C. Lee, the University captain,

The upshot was extended rallies, played his best game of the season with drop shot following drop, then to beat M. A. Oliveira of the succeeded by a

a clear and then a drop. Recreio in the other semi-final At this Wong was

Infinitely the susperior player, and so far as he was Lee's plans were well made and concerned it had the added advantage fulfilled to T.. He had made up of taking considerable loll of Hul's his mind to carry the attack into the stamina. This was evident in the enemy's camp, and so successful was final game when the University "ace"

Hul was an excellent tactician, Wong was masterly in this phase of the game. While Hul play- ed the net game with sufficient skill to beat any other player in Hong- kong. Weng boosted that extra cun-

left him in command of the fore- court. While Hul cleared quite well, Wong cleared better, because he went for the corners, while Hui usually sent the shuttle to the middle of the court.

In all of these phases Wong had just that slight edge over ful, and because of this he won, and won deservedly.

Every point in the three games was contested, and the play re-

this accomplished that Oliveira had became much slower about the court, keenly, not only at a high standard,

.down.

often

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO A SHUTTLECOCK WHEN IT IS STRUCK

What the camera sees at Badminton, How the "blrð“ turns completely round in less than 100th part of a second after Impact with the racket is altown in these pictures taken with an exposure of 1/100,000th part of a second. Right: The mo- ment before impact. Below: Impact; raeket strings bending as "bird," fea- thera ruffled, begins to turn.

not the slightest chance of settling of falling to reach. Wong's drop and not

shots.

very exciting nature, The feature of the winner's display Hul's smart recovery in the second ver all game was splendidly timed, though It But Lee did not rush headlong into was his uncanny control over ths type of game. No player could shots. Never before in Hongkong has Wong had not allowed himself to To-Day's Tennis Have mixed his shots more judicious such well disguised badminton shots be upset by a couple of doubtful line Though by no means as consist- been seen. Wong had Hul puzzled decisions, he would have won dat as. Wong, Lee nevertheless de- with his apparent "kill" from three-straight games.

split onstrated that he has practically as quarter court which at the last

Vasta: knowledge of the game and second turned into a perfect drop which Landod the shuttle

chief strokes. Ils overhead was sho

TEMPORARILY SHAKEN

in

But his conẞdence was only tem-

SCHOOLBOY PLAYER

the shuttle all ON VIEW beautifully and placed so accurately Hui's backband court. This stroke, badminton to win the final game.

perfect technique, He led all the way in the first

he

(By."Veritas")

cffected with that often Oliveira had no chance carned Wong a vast number of his stanza and went to an inevitable win Whatever of reaching it.

points, for even if reached by Hui, at 15-0. In the second

game liveira was willing to the end, and it was usually the prelude to a decl-continued to hold the advantage and many times he thrilled with his sive" kill" from the net, or a beauti-went to 9-2. Then Hul started to

Matches in the singles tennis recover, but he was still in arrears brillant recoveries, but he couldn't ful clear to the baseline. get sufficient opportunities to bring Wong was fully determined to con- 3-12, when Wong lost his confidence championship take procedence at his terrific "kill" into play, and thus serve his smashes from the base of and Hul drew up to 12-all. In the the Cricket Club this afternoon,

three being down for decision. cramped he did not come near to the court and only rarely did he em- (Continued on Page 9.)

schoolboy Kenneth Shute, the producing the form usually associat

player has an interesting engagement, ed with

with him.

being opposed to S. S. Hussain,, one of the leading Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, players,

This was another feather in Len's cap, for it meant he had to employ deceptive shots which were accurate at the same time in order to keep his opponent on the defensive. The slightest bit of slackeaing up in either game might have brought about his defeat.

This encounter, like others, in- dicated that Oliveira needs to widen

his repertory of strokes. At the

International Hockey Tournament

PORTUGAL TOO FAST FOR IRELAND

(By "The Pilgrim")

It

Hussain has a stronger game all round, but he cannot afford to take things easy against Shute, whose steadiness is big factor for his favour.

Pagh, last year's runner-up in the Club Championship runs up against FW. Lee, a methodical player, who' if on form, is good enough to beat Pagh. Pagh will have to rely upon a safe baseline game to pull him

BIG

4

No. 3 shows a later. phane, the base of the #hird" coming awar from the relantened strings of the racquet. No. 4: The "bird" completely reversed, and, No. B: BUI reversed as it shoots

`Away in flight.........

High

speed photo- graphs taken at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Harold E. Edgerton, Kenneth J. Germes- hausen and Herbert E. Grier

SPORTS PROGRAMME THIS AFTERNOON

Scottish League

Football

London, Mar. 23. One match was played in the first division of the Scottish Football League-to- day.

Clyde, playing before their own supporters, beat Hearts by the odd goal in three- Henter;

AMAZING

are the better. was Pinto's opportunism towards through, but Lee's changes of winning VARSITY

memeni he relies too much upon an Portugal defeated Ireland after guese forwards made use of their ace "kill" and his speed about then hard fought game yesterday in openings offered a sharp contrast, and court. He has no real answering shot the International Hockey Tourna- the end which brought the winning to the angled drop, and his backhand lacks wrist work.

ment, scoring the odd goal after goal. both teams had found the net in Lee's only shortcoming in this the first half. match was an occasional lapse in There was little to choose between watch him make strokes with such that the Portuguese attack was the confidence, and nothing better In

stickwork.

ROBUST TACKLING

Captain Coppinger, he won his first round very comfortably, will Robust tacking was a prominent have a much sterner- test to-day. feature of the game, and in, this, ogainst Wong Shul-wing, but there is

GOLF

Football Tennis

MARATHON RACE NEXT

Athletics TUESDAY Hockey

ENTRIES CLOSE TO-MORROW

year by the St. Andrew's" Church:

The attention of local athletes In There is a very full programme of drawn to the annual maration race sports events scheduled for to-day. which is being conducted again this In addition to the tennis champion- Club ships, which will be resumed; many league football matches have deen arranged.

This is the 10th of its kind, and it Is hoped that there will be a record entry.

In the first division," the "Uister

Handsome silver, cups are being Rines meet the Police and it is an offered for the placed competitors Important fixture for the soldiers, over the alx and a quarter miles, who are running neck and neck with and as the event is open to all Euro- South China: "A" for the champlon Peans in the Colony as well no to ship. The Rifles should "win, but there should be an excellent entry.

members of the St. Andrew's Club,

accuracy, but it was a pleasure to the teams, although it was noticeable phose leeland had the advantage, no reason why he should not win. Eight Down Then they cannot take the Folive lightly.

of the

on the other hand they were several It should be an interesting tle.

Portuguesa players, and the balance

kliling" has been seen in the singles/faster and they also displayed better times nonplussed by the speed of Wai-pull also booked to nu

final.

Both matches

#

tion

Oliveira made are VE

MATRA MEN'S SINGLES'

F

game during the current tournament.

infringement, played a grund This weapon should make him a Moore, though often pulled up for

play was: therefore well divided. Pear this afternoon, but Withington and P. C. Lee have not yet played off formidable opponent to Wong in ile apolling

was easily the after a month's absence and game and

their match, so there will possibly be pick of the Irish half backs. Boston good constructive game at

a substitute encounter put into court, The complete, programme. is as were excellently and Hayden played creditably, but Beltran and Marques rendered

follows: umplred by Mr. E. L. H..Shute. they might have given batter atten- support on the flanks... Gonsalves

to their

forwards. own

performed well in his new position at and right back, while Rodrigues, his part- Lleut. Harris at inside it

right and Wall on the opposite wing often nen, was ever alert. Sousa was very broke through the Portuguese de safe in goal and made spectacular tence, but their final passes were clearances in the closing minutes... mis-used by the rest of the attack, Pinto played inspired hockey and who shot very badly. Nolan was a led the attack brilliantly, while A.-P. faut left-winger, but he clung to the Sousa, and Angelo formed a danger-

too long. and Marques, his

CLUB FOOTBALL TEAM

Banks BWANA

Arst division football league match on RPDosing half back was onally able to The ground could

The Club have chosen the follow-ball. ing team to represent them in their Saturday-M

Mizers Strange and -Rodger:--

Hynes, Forrow and E. Strange; Fowler Elliott, Stone, Wilson and Blckford,

frustrate, his moves,

been!

: 8.8. Hussain v. E, Shalo

AY. Part v. Y. W. Loo

Capt: Coppinger v. Wong Shul-wing

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.

:

Folglase v. J. Thomson:

All Square

Navy entertain St. Joseph's at March 30 at 4.30 pm, and intending The race will be run on Tuesday.. Causeway Bay and this should turn competitors are asked to note that aut fo be a first-rate encounter. entries close to-morrow, Maren 25. Navy should at least draw.

Entries should be sent alther to the Rev. J.R.: Higgs, ⠀ St: "Andrew's A number of second and third Vicarage, or to Mr. E. V. Wong, division games are also being played Messrs. Thomson & Co. as part of the HKF.A. drive to get

London, Mar. 23, Cambridge made a sensational recovery in the annual Inter-Var sity golf match over the Prince's Course at Sandwich to-day.'!

They managed to halve the four-league axtures, up to date.

Other sportings activities to-day Bay, 0.15 somes, each side winning one, with

Include St. Paul's College spurts at three other matches halved. ¡¡P. B. Lucas and G. H. Dixon made | Caroline Hill, and a hockey "match an amazing recovery against N between the Hongkong Hockey Club' Mitchell-Innes, and J. C

[C.: Lawrie, halving

The Oxonions were

the.F match after: being eight and Royal Engineers on the USR.C. HANDICAP DOUBLES down at their up at the

ground.

Navy v. St. Joseph's, Causeway

SECOND DIVISION:

8. China v. I.E.-Kowloon, - 3 - p.m.

THIRD DIVISION Chhiess. Police

Today's football programme is a Edward Hd., 5.18′′

follows: ?

bettor condition, the heavy week-end | RF. G. Nigel and B. M. M. King v. E, 27th, and then Cambridge drew on I Captain Ryland had been faster rains having lett it soggy. The botter M. Bryden and D. 8. Robb, de etapes level terms at the 35th. The last bole Ireland would certainly have won team won though Ireland were good |X. V. "Harrisàm and A. B. Read v. R. was shared and the match squared. the match, for innumerable oppor Losure Portugal will mout England Grimus and Dr. J Am Belby Itwas one of the most astonishing re- * in the "fast" of the competiiten in 17. Ci Monaghan and V. B. Gordon coveries ever witnessed in a Varsity unities went begging

The manner in which the Forty-April:4.

** Gỗ §. Chambers and FKMES -golf match.--Reutering

· ́6.15:

FIRST DIVISION

Ulster Risor v

R.A.MOY RE ground,” 4.30 2 Kunpoo;B-European Pollen v

ham: Rd. 3.15