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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1937.

Kong Had The Strokes But Rumjahn Won The Points In Stand Court Tennis Tie

Colony Tonnis Championships

DOUBLES ON STAND COURT

FINCHER AND HUNG TO WIN

(By "Veritan")

CUP-FINALISTS International

LOSE 6-0

GRIMSBY UPSETS SUNDERLAND

London, April 12. Sunderland came an awful cropper at Grimsby to-day when the teams met in a first division English Foot- ball League match.

Federation

Meeting

NEW RULES ON AMATEURISM

Grimsly scored six times without

Paris, Mar. 22. The annual meeting of the Inter- reply, the cup-finalists apparently national Lawn Tenuis Federation suffering reaction from Saturday's | hard motel.

opened in Parla yesterday, states Reuter.

In the third division (southern BCC- tion), Millwall, who lost in the F. A. Cup semi-final on Saturday, visited Cardiff and won 3-0, and in the northern section, Tranmere, playing at home, were held to a drast by Wrexham, bath sides scoring once.

A Scottish League match resulted in Dundee, playing before their own supporters, drawing 2-2 with Partfelt,

Router.

The and court attraction in the Colony tennis championships to-day In the quarter-final match in the men's doubles between W. C. Hung and E. C. Fincher and E.L.H. and Kenneth Shute.

Fallier

and son have surprised many people by advancing as far in the tournament, and although I think they are booked for defeat this after- noon, they will certainly put up a good show. Both are first-rate in entertainment in the doubles between defence and bulh Fincher and Hung | A. M. Rodrigues and L. A. Silva and will have to be on good form with | Wong Fuk-snm and Lul Kwal-fun. their overhead shots if they are to deal successfully with the lobs which both Shutes are so expert at exploit- ing,

Fincher Is fast reaching his best form and while he continues to play so well very few opponents can hope to beat him. I expect him to be the dominant figure in this match, though most eyes will be focussed on 10 year-old Kennel Shute, who plays for the first tims since his arrival in Hongkong on the coveted stand court,

For him it will be a test of nerves as much as anything else, but 1 doubl if he will be overawed by the sion.

occa-

Frank Kwok, who has had two very narrow escapes tram defeat in the second and third rounds, meets Y. C. Lau in the quarter-final of the men's singles, I rather think Kwok's steadiness' will prevail, though his victory is anything but certain.

A match which should also hold some interest and provide no little

It is a severe test for Rodrigues and Silva, but I see no reason why they should not pull through. A full three reis match is indicated.

The programme is as follows.

OPEN SINGLES

F. II. Kwok y, Y. C. Lau;

OPEN DOUBLES

The proposal by the United States altering Rules 20 of the rules of lawn tennis by an explanation that "The doubles posts and portions of the net outside the singles posts shall be con- sidered permanent fixtures," Was

adopted. The words "at all times" were omitted, so that the alteration

This picture will interest Colony hockey players. It shows Lisut, da will only affect shigles matches. Costa, famous for his lively interest in Macao hockey, receiving a gift This means that balls hitting the from his many admirors in the Portuguese colony shortly before his de doubles portion of the net, posis, cord 'parture for Home last week. and metal cable beyond the singles posts, which hitherto have not been considered as permanent fixtures, and afterwards falling within op- ponent's court, will be given against the striker.

An amendment regarding rules on amateurism was carried as set forth in the agenda. The new Rule 35 is | as follows: "Every order given for a prize shall be in a form set out in the note to this rule and shall give the

winner

E. L. II. Shute and K. Shuto v. name and address of the E. C. Fincher and W. C.. Hung thereof, and be directed to some per-

fun;

CLUB HANDICAP DOUBLES

BADMINTON INTERPORT WITH SHANGHAI NOW PRACTICABLE

OUTLOOK ENCOURAGING AS SEASON WINDS UP ..

(By "Veritas").

LOSER PLAYED LIKE A BOOK BUT LACKED INDIVIDUALITY

(By "Verltan"),

In a match in which there were | taken of the first half a dozeń games, only odd spots of play which roso

ns he was clearly warming to his above the mediocre, S. A. Rum- brought off many a daring coup at task. When he had his, eye in he jahn yesterday beat Paul Kong the net, and several times beat Kong 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the outright with his pacy cross-court Colony singles tennis champion-

drives. ship.

Possibly the distinction of being the first competitors to use the stand court had a deterrent effect upon the players and contributed to their erratic play. It seemed from their stroking that they expected the court to be Inster than it was, for many a time the players bit too soon and lifted the ball well beyond the baselines.

Kong's orthodox ground shots made him

look a much better player than who still breaks half of the nccepted rules of stroke produce tion in making his forehand drives, service and volley. But Kong's play Jacked individuality, and his shots were made more as though he were

I think Rumjahn is just beginning week he will be playing at his best, to run into form, and that by next which probably means he will win the championship.

His eye is as keen us over, and one can still find cause to marvel at his speed about the court, But the happiest feature about numjahn's tennis is the manner in which he keeps his eyes glued to the ball.. It is also the secret of his success, for his stroke production is sufficiently unorthodox to give tennis teachers apoplexy:

EASY FOR FINCHER AND H. D. RUMJAHN

On outside courts, E. C. Fincher

taking an examination in

in correct stroke production than in an attempt and H. D. Rumnjalin advanced to the to win an important tournament quarter-finals by means of very easy match.

There was very little sting successes against Wong Fulc-num behind them and tumjahn, who even and W. J. Howard respectively.

Fincher, volleying and smashing when he is hustled is usually fast enough to cover most returns, found with exceptional facilty had Wong 10 Kong's shots.

China

A.A. player could only take twe the initiative, and to work himself second. Fincher's rapidly improving Thus Rumjaha way able to adopt games in the first set and one in the into a state eventually gave him a fairly com-

of dominance which form gives rise to the belief that he will offer S. A. Rumjahn a hard match in the semi-final.

(Stand Court):

A. M. Rodrigues and L. A. Silva son, firm or company, whose name

The only thing to mar last The "Discovery" of the season had v. Wong Fuk-nam and Lui Kwat-shinil be clearly specified. Every as night's winding up of the bad-een Mr. P.H. Wong of the Chinese himself with time to spare in getting baffled from the start, and the South

snciation, club or committee issuing minton season was the very dis- league season was the entry into the Y.M.C.A and a happy feature of the orders for prizes shall, if required, appointing attendance. A mere senior division of Chinese Y.M.C.A furnish the national association, with-handful turned up at the Club de who had not only finished third in in six calender months after the date Recreio to witness exhibitions team

the table, but had been the only of the tournament for which such and the presentation of prizes, University "A".

to defeat the orders were issued, with a complete and to participate later in the list of the persons to whom the same dance. were Issued, the articles subsequent- y selected by 'enclt, and the several sums paid therefor."

A. H. Peun and J. R. Collis v. E. II. Williams and L. R. Andrewes; J. Rodger and G. 8. Rodger v. W. Wooding and II. F. Green;

MIXED DOUBLES

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SELF-IMPOSED DEFENCE Yesterday Fincher was making the Kong -led for the major part of fullest use of his cross-court fore- The improved standard of

and actually twice, hand driving. This is usually B play the first set, encouraged them to believe that an broke-through service. This was speculative shot, but against Wong remained infallible. Altogether hitting

Fincher

bounds

rather wildly, persistently cleared performance a neat and impressive

Rumjaha had only to play at half- speed to

who was beat Howard, clearly unnerved by the occasion. The Craigengower exponent made lots of errors to contribute to his own seen at his best because he did not downfall, and Rumjahn was not

have to use his full range of strokes.

But the absentees missed a fine Interport with Shanghal in the near because he was stendier from the it

of rear of the court. Rumjalin, display of badminton, the singles future was within the between P.H. Wong and P.K. Hful practicability. being the most brilliant yet seen in

the lines, and Kong bided his time Hongkong.

They were very mach Indebted to for opportunities to put across His Excellency the Governor, who, winner. But these bouls were more the champion, though as patron of the Association, not only of a "teeler", and once Rumjahn had from a heavy cold, touched continued to display keen intere Intaken measure of the pace of the form in the first game, and in the progress of the game in Hong Court is shots, he forced the pace to and had gained Some control the second, lui rose to great heights kong, but had so kindly presented over his to win in convincing nonner. Wong them with a handsome challenge cup the obvious discomfort of Kong. exploited his perfect clearing shots for the men's singles championship. and his adroit drops and taps to such In this connection they were also sive tactics. I thought they were Kong was held rigidly to defen- good effect in the opening game that indebted to Mr. E.M. Raymond and he always enjoyed a slight edge over Mr. Ezrh Abraham, who had donated Chinese player presumably regarded

somewhat self-imposed, but the University man. But afterwards trophies for the championships. them as being more likely to bear positions were reversed. It was Hul

Finally he wished to thank the Club fruit. This he emphasised by pass- who dictated terms, by

bringing into de-Heerrie-for-allowing the use ofing Rumjahn with some gorgeous effect

a wide repertory of shots their club for the event that night down-the-line shots as the Indian which had Wong bewildered,

Huf's

and the championship Anals.

rushed the best stroke was a last-minute "drop-

net. but here again Kong drive" from the baseline which The Association still looked for was not consistent, and later in the landed the shuttle Just clear of the ward to acquiring its own courts, but game he made three mistakes to his net on his opponent's forehand ser- they felt that to realise this ambition one success with this type of stroke. vice line.

they needed the assistance of some better results for him, but apparent-

Lobbing may have reaped much, ELIL Skute and Miss M. Silva efnd benefactor. Until such head-

Sir

the

ble tho

LIANELLY WINS RUGBY MATCH 34-3

Services

played delightfully to beat the re-quarters were established, progressly clated with the results of

London, April 12, The following, were the results of doubtable S.P. Chan and Miss W. of the game in Hongkong must of earlier ellevements in using

passing drive, he attempted to re the principal rugby matches played Cheung 15-8, 15-10, Shute made necessity be somewhat retarded. many openings for his partner by

the ball in England to-day: peat it every time. If means of cleverly disguised drop

Devenport Willian Hornell proposed a cleared the net Rumjahn was there, shots, and Miss Silva was well vote of thanks to Mrs. Higgs for dis-fully alive to its direction, to volley winner, Generally, equipped to deal with the simple tributing the prizes, and afterwards it back for a

to though, Kong found the net. the gathering enjoyed dancing returns.

RUMJAHN FINDING FORM Chan was not at his best and did music by Mickey's Melody Makers.

Rumjahn's play was in and out, not seem to be able to settle down.

but not too much notice could bo

Miss Cheung displayed Ane covering

of the court, played very courageous-

ly and was deservedly applauded MISS PAM BARTON WINS

for some excellent shots.

In the men's doubles, M.A. Oliveira. and J.J. Remedios, shared two games with T.C. Lee and K.L. Yong Here the badminton was a little below par, mistakes being committed by all four players. Remedios displayed delicate touches at the not, but he overdid his laps, und. lost many points therefrom.

ROEHAMPTON CUP

Miss Newall Finishes

Second

The big moment in this match Miss Pam Barton, British and was when T.C. Lee became entangled | American champion, won the first in the net, quietly and efficiently re-women's open stroke competition of leased himself and proceeded to take the season recently when, with a. part in the rally which his partner return of 78, she took the Scratch had sustained.

Gold Challenge Cup at the Rochamp-

The Recreio couple won the first ion Club. She played steady golf, game 15-13 after 13-all had been but made a few putting errors during called, but last the second 7-15. Te-an outward half of 40. wards the end of the match Lea

effected some notabic smashes, while Miss Bridget Newell, the holder, Yong retrieved the hardest of drives. and runner-up, for the English title Among the interested spectators last year, shared second place, at 82, were Sir William. Hornell, Mr. T.E. with Miss Kathleen Garnhamn. De- Pearce and Mr. Ezra Abraham, hon.tails: vide-presidents of the Badminton Association, and others

present in- cluded Rev. JR. Higgs (President), Mr. E. Lelino (President of the Club de Recreio), und members the

of Recreio Committee, and Mr. E. de Sousa, Vice-President of the Asso- ciation,

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