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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL

1987.

Fine Display By Wong And Chng In Men's Doubles Badminton Championship Final

MAT TOP-NOTCHER—Bob Bruns, 22. of Chicago, whose total record of 388 bouts won without a single defeat since turning professior.al, has created à sensation in wrestling circles. Above, He demonstrates his strength with Tommy Henley, b, left, and Gerald Gilco, 0, members of the Catholic Youth wrestling class, which Bruns tutors in his leisure time.

Macao Pays Tribute To Hockey Pioneer

(By Our Own Correspondent)

Macao, Apr. 6.

A farewell dinner was given at

the Hotel Riveira this evening to Licut. F. de O'Costa, the "father" of hockey in Macao, by members of the Macho team and a large

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MAKE STRONG RECOVERY

TO WIN SECOND GAME AND THE MATCH

Oliveira And

And Remedios Miss Great Opportunity

(By "Veritas”)

HARD hitting and lightning-like rallies made last night's men's doubles badminton championship final played

at the Club de Recreio a spectacular match. It ended in Patrick Wong and C. E. Chng of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. beating M. A. Oliveira and J. J. Remedios (Recreio) by 15-9, 17-15, Wong thus winning his second title.

result was fairly

obvious. Somewhat dispiritedly the losers contested the "setted" points and eventually lost the game al 17-15.

Oliveira and Remedios should ed. 14-all, the have won the second game for they held a commanding lead of 13-6 and then 14-9. But with a line deciston given against them and both players hitting into the net when presented with easy openings for a winning smash, they conceded the advantage.

EXHIBITION. GAMES

Two exhibition games were played

before the championship final and thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators. Particularly attractive was the men's alngles between T. J. Ong (Chinese were forced tu "set" the gameM.C.A.) and K. L. Yong (Univer

and lost the advantage points by 3-1.

Ong'a antics and gestures caused continued merriment, though his showmanship did not stop him Even when the score had been tied from playing very good badminton they had a good chance of pulling off and beating Yong in a short final the game as Wong and Chng were

vergame of ninc points up. Ong one hand out. But instead of elect-sprawled all over the court in efforts ing to play for the odd point, the

-sometimes vain, sometimes success- losers decided to make it three tap.ful to retrieve Yong's shot. Τους Immediately they put Wong and Cling was much more sedate, but both out of hand and won a point on ser played very well indeed and provided vice. This was distinctly ironical in first-class entertainment. view of their decision.

WIZARDLY WONG

Yong won the first game 15-12, while Ong took the next two at 15-0 und 9-7..

Once again Wong played wizardly

Miss Y. Sliva played notable bad- badminton. Every shot he made was minton in the mixed doubles match. keenly thought out and he rarely Her interceptions at the net were made mistakes. It Remedios and splendidly effected and invariably

badminton

Patrick Wong who won his second championship of the Colony last night, when he and C. E. Chng best Oliveira and Remedies in

the men's doubles final.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Clash To-day

S. W. Liang, beaton yesterday by Y. W. Lee in the Colony tennis cham- pionship.

Prospects Bright For Tennis This Afternoon

(By "Verlias")

Very welcome indeed to the organisers of the Colony tennis championships, is the improve- ment in weather conditions, and indications are competitors will enjoy some sunshine for to-day's matches.

Colony Tennis. Championships FINCHER TURNS THE TABLES

RECOVERS AFTER BAD START HOWARD SPRINGS SURPRISE

(By "Veritas")

Dashing on to the court after Ja late arrival at the ground, E. C.

Fincher yesterday lost the first- four games in his tennis cham- pionship match with Tsoi Ping- fan at the H.K.C.C. During that period ho hit balls into the net and outside of the court boundaries with aurprising facility.

Fincher But after that the real began to play. The next Ave games fell to him, and after dropping the tenth for 5-all, he won the next two without much bother, for the set. In the second set it was all Fincher and he won points at will, anall

finally taking the match at 7-5, 6-1.

Once he had obtained control over his shots, Fincher, on a court left heavy

avy and muddy from the recent rains, Whs practically unplayable..

recent rains and strong sun is needed hitting themes of the turf after

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group of boys who had a fine sport- Oliveis tried lob service against him scared outright. Her sister, Miss C. Volunteers And Army To ultimate stage of the championship

he made ground in astonishingly Silva, who played with P. K. Hui ing spirit. He was pleased to notice quick time to bring is unreturnable had not the same command over the that the name of each player was in-smash tato effect. At the short game shuttlecock and was often beaten by scribed on the shield. He felt certain he more than held his own, though the fast returns of Carvalho. that the game had now become so deep-rooted in the life of the younger members of the community that the progress of hockey in Macau was ns- follow with much

Remedios sometimes beat him with his perfect laps which sent the "bird" from one end of the net to the other. Chng, who it was thought might

that

number of friends. Among the kured, of the Club Prove to be a weak link, was any-was on top form and was hard to the Club ground to-day at 5.15 p.m. are

is vicious backhand slice found a perfect response from the court sur- face, the ball ellnging to the ground. The courts at the Cricket Club More often than not the ball kept to are still exceedingly heavy from the within six

ground. This, allied with to dry them out.

Fincher's accuracy, made things However, they should be reason-hard for Tsoi, whose strokes demand ably good this afternoon and some a reasonably high bound. He found interesting play is promised.

himself scrambling at the last minute the meeting Captain Cop- Fincher was able

10 move into pangles match is to be decided, to scoop the ball ever the net and.. pinger. Coppinger has done well to forecourt will edited will full survive his earlier games, but he is Tsoi

501 must be certain to And Kong loo difficult n

for his excellent murks

play in the proposition. Kong's form will be Lasily stages of the match Is dia- watched with interest as a pointer to played consistency off the ground and his chances of advancing to the wisdom in attacking Fincher's fore- hand which is never very sound, In the doubles, E. L. H. Shute and especialy when he has to make his his son Kenneth oppose Clarke and shots on the run. But the court was Warr and a very close match I too slow to allow Tsoi to forco the promised. It will not come

exchanges to any great degree, and surprise if the Shutes win for they gradually Fincher secured control Hut played his customary cool and The Army and the Hongkong can play excellent defensive tennis over the ball and then applied the thoughtful game, making Carvalho Volunteer Defence Corps will meet when the occasion demands, and it inisiative to such good elect

But Carvalho In their annual Rugby encounter an cannot be said that Warr and Clarke he could make Tsai return to his im- cover yards of court.

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the reliable. If Army pregnable backhand. the 60 present, were representa-interest the

strike form they will prob- After scraping through that first

szt, tives of the various local clubs which under

ably win, but they cannot afford to

Fincher attained sufficient -con- capable management

ments and was only beaten in the Carvalho and his partner took a long Hynes, H. D. Bidwell, Carruthers, K

Adence to attack from the net and and members of the British and of Mr. Geoffrey P. Laminert who badminton making intelligent place had won the first game 15-12, Hul and the teams:

H.K.V.D.C. P. Whitham; D. make mistakes.

The Rumjahn cousins will enjoy once in this position ne usualty scored combined Initiative with cheerful en- American communities of Macao.

driving rallies with Remedios. thusiasm, he felt confident would add

lead at the start of the deciding game Ans: W. B. Grieve and F. A. some practice in their match against outright. Al-the-conclusion of the dinner to the laurels -#-had-already-secured.

Remedios is always dangerous when and despite a gallant effort by Hui, Redman, M. S Cumming, W. Marton and Evans. The Indians Tool-made valiant.attempts to keep. Mr. Laertes de Costa, the captain of

Other speeches followed. On be driving and most of his points were held on to it to win 15-0.

Salter, M. Scott: W. E. Peers, I. H. must win. the Macdo eleven, proposed the health

Miss U. Khoo, who with Hul is Bradford; B. Hynes, K. A. Watson G. C. Burnett and A.. W. Ramsey the exchanges going and several times of Lieut. O'Costa and on behalf of the half of the Luppe Customs Club, Mr. scored from such shots, At times on the C. Yuen thanked Lieut. O'Costa Remedios was the best player F.

mixed ·doubles champion of the and J. S. Dunnett,

a big proposition to overcome pulled out a lovely halfcourt cross have a Club, presented the departing sports for the training in hockey he had court, but he was inconsistent and Colony was to have appeared in this

Army-Barry: Jones, L/Cpl. Da-Wong Shiu-wing and Luk Ding drive which passed his opponent. with a large shield us a token of

errors or a weak return by Flacher's Maritime Customs in Macao. With by him because of this. He also ness. It is hoped, however, if she is their esteem and as a mark of uppře. given to employees of the Chinese many valuable points were conceded game, but she is laid aside with sick-vies, L. Davenport and Wilkins: | Cheong and I don't think they can But just as often he was forced into

succeed against such a steady couple.

perfectly placed shots to the corners. clation for his tireless efforts from the the training which they had received i made the supreme crror of trying to well enough, she will play in the ex. Floyd and Preece; Lt. Lincoln, Sp. Much depends on whether RatnseyOnce Tsel was placed on the defen-

Davies (48), Watkins; Bebb, Chaney, th time of his arrival in the Colony in the Customs team would be able to take too many shots, notably the rhlblilons at the Presentation Night Morgan, Cpl. Harrison and Capt. Gil- can display

consistency. any 1924 both in establishing the sport

lespic.

Burnett invariably plays well atsive he was a beaten player.

Fincher played admirably after a and bringing It up to its present high participate in fixtures during the turns from his service which were

doubles but he needs a dependable ..standard.

partner. Ramsey can play splendid-wretched start, and under such con- ditions it still' requires ‘a very good when inspired, but he often

bad phases suffers from

when player to beat him. nothing will go right for him.

The complete programme follows:

OPEN SINGLES Faul Kone v. Capt. Coppinger;

OPEN DOUBLES

man

next season.

Replying to the toast, Lieut. O'Costa Lleut. O'Costa will leave Macao lo- thanked the Club for their handsome norrow by the 3 p.m. steamer for present which he would cherish as nongkong prior to embarking for memento of his happy days here with" | Portugal en April 10,

ATE EXPRESS

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often wide of him and easy for Oliveira to pick up.

LEFT IN THE COLD Oliveira was comparatively speak-

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Miss. C. Silva won the second 15-8.

next Monday.

FOOTBALL

Ing left in the cold. The opposition TO-DAY'S

were sensible enough not to give him!

too many chances of utilising his

terrific smash and because of this HEAVY

Oliveira could not settle down into a rhythmle game. He was crumped

and only in the early stages of the PROGRAMME

second game was he able to take, his customary active pari in the rallies.

I.R.C. TEAM FOR LEAGUE CRICKET

ENCOUNTER

The following will represent the. Indian R.C. In their play-off against the Hongkong C.C. on Saturday on the H.K.C.C. ground commencing at 2 p.m.

A II. Rumjahn (Capt.), A. H. This, in itself, was a tribute to the

A heavy programme of league Madur, A, R. Minu, A. R. Abbas, A. cleverness of the winners, who were | football matches has been arranged Re Kitchell, F. M. el Arculli, S. A. able to make sufficiently good place for this afternoon, this being part of Ismall, Y. el Arculll, M. el Arculli, ments as to receive returns, which the 16.K.F.A.'s attempt to complete Nazarin and A. A. Rumjahn. they wanted, not what the opposition the season's fixtures within the up- Reserves:-A. S. Sumad and M. P. wanted to give.

pointed time,

Madar. Division League champions.

winners will be the First

The pace of the play never slacken-

The Two first division encounters will ed, though it was faster in the first game than the second. By this time be played. Navy engage South China the Portuguese pair had obtained a "B" at Causeway Bay, and in view of measure of their opponents and were their success against South China. able force matters rather more. "A" last Saturday, can be expected to Sometimes the players drove ro win. fiercely that the flight of the shuttle

was not easy to follow. In this type'

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PROMISING YOUNG PLAYER

Leung Ping-chui, well-known at the Chinese Recreation Club for his tenacity, found this quality stand him. In good stead against Mareland, a young ch

left-hand player of some pro-

O. E. C. Marton and D. B. Evans v. 5. A. and H. D. Bumjahn;

mise. The scores, 6-3, 6-0 which E. L. II. Shute and H. Shuto v. A. favoured Leung, by no stretch of the Warr and G. E. Clarke;

Wong Shia-wing and Luk Dinig- cheong v. G. C. Burnett and A. W. Ramsey

imagination portray the actual play Mat Murgland did most of the attack and bad the best-looking shots: but Leung displayed a wonderful defence. CLUB SINGLES

getting back shots when he appeared Championship, R. L. Withington v. to be completely beaten, and by such A. L. Sullivan;

teans lured his opponent into mis- II. Owen Hughes v. A. §. Nead;

takes HANDICAP SINGLES *

When Marsland has gained sut- W. Wooding v. W. M. Barton. Acient control over his shots to win

the lengthened rallies, and has im prove weals, he with

his service which, pow, is bo A BOO!!

ed to EXHIBITIONS AND DANCE

Recreio should be good enough toj

of rally Remedios was at his best and take the points from Kowloon.

of

Ollveira's

scored her.

was his

In the

second division, Royal

STATE EXPRESS of He was not fast Engineers, South China, and Fusiliern

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enough to get to the shuttle and more often, than not netted it. Neither of the losers served very well, and in this respect Wong and Chung enjoyed (u-v-tful advantage.

It was keen, and at times, brilliant play, making a filting finale to the Colony'a Arst open badminton chain- nionships.

ANTHE PLAY ----

In the Arai game the contestants remained within distance of each other until Wong and Chng led 11-9. Then the Chinese Y.M.C.A. couple went right away and won the next four points with only two exchanges of service, which the losers could not add to their scoru.”

The second game saw-the- Porlu- guese lend 4-1, 4-3,8-3, and then Inter 13-1. Wong and Chng recover- ed but then trailed 0-14. At this stoga Oliveira and Remedios missed their chance of forcing the match to lic third game. The champions gradually, drew up after a couple of escapes and when they had-reach-

are winners, but Seaforths will do well to draw with Kowloon Chinese.

The complete programmo is:

TO WIND UP COLONY BADMINTON SEASON

(average player..

Leung ploys Leo Wai-tong. In the next round and I think wo are guaranteed a.murathon match. Leung's defence is so stolid that he does not mind whether the ball is sliced, cut, chopped, topped or flat. They all come alike to him. He is most difficult player to beat unless one posscases a consistently good volley and the right ground strokes to follow up. That is why I shall be surprised if he does not extend Lee to three sets.

I must frankly admit that W.

not

· Hongkong's very successful. 1936-7 badminton season will be wound up officially on Monday evening next when at the Club de FIRST DIVISION

Recreio the annual presentation of prizes will take place. Kowloon v. Recreio-Kowloon S An attractive programme has been will also play, while S. P. Chan and

arranged including exhibitions of Miss W. Cheung, brilliant C.R.C. Howard took me by surprise when he p.m.

Navy v8. China "B"Causeway badminton, the distribution of the mixed doubles Bay 5.15.

league and championships trophies, turn out. and a dance.

SECOND DIVISION

ILE v. Kowloon-It.V. 5.15. R.A.. (8) v. 8. China-Chatham

Ntd., 5.15.

Fusiliers v. Chinese

Edward Rd., 4 p.m.

dane

K.L. Yong

combination will.

ute

only forced Ng Kam-chuen to the Raird

but beat him. Ho- Sca The actual programme of matches ward's steadiness wore down the In order to make this a, popular is as follows.

Chinese who won the first set. But. event, the price of admission which Men's Singles:-P.1. Wong V. Howard was also something more will include participation in the F. Hal

than steady. He brought into whole programine, is only one dollar,

Men's Doubles M.A. Oliveira and very effective volley, sliced back-- Including tax. Players and followers Folio-Pre game, are therefore offered an and J.J. Remedies v. T.C. Lee and hand drive and a smart cross-court forchand which made the ball keep at a exceptionally enjoyable evening

Mixed Doubles: S.F. Chan and low. These, with his skill at Jaeping most reasonable cost.,

were the means of Three exhibition matches consti-Miss W. Cheung v. ELAIL, Shute and the ball in.

his success which was well deserved: tute the badminton programme, Miss U. Khoo or Miss M. Biva

Ng Kam-chuen appeared to take chief feature of which, will be ga The presentation of the season's PANE

casually and his eut singles between Patrick Wong, the trophies will follow these games, and things far too champion, and P. K. Hui who lost afterwards there will be dancing to backhand ground strokes let him! down very bedly, numbers of them to him in the semi-finals, after a Mickey's Melody Makers, brillant match, RANKIN Refreshments will be obtainable, being nattod. What is thora has larved Remedios and Oliveira, runners-up and a particularly enjoyable evening the initiative of his opponent and

(Continued on - Page 9;); in the, men's doubles, championship is indicated..

Seaforths v. Kowloon Chincat Bookunpoo, 5.15.

THIRD DIVISION.""

"

Chinese Folles V. R.A.0.0

King's Park) 3.15.

EL. Josepli's vi Fusiliers-IL.V.

3.16.*****

.... Seafortius v. Kumaons—Spokun. poo, 3,15

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