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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

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(By "Veritas")

The stand court attraction in the Colony tennis championships to-day is the quarter-final match In the men's doubles between W. C. Hung

and E. C. Fincher und E.LH, and Kenneth Shute,

Father and son linve surprised many people by advancing so far in the fourmment, 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 defence and both Fincher and Hung will have to be on good form with 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 gure in this mateli, though most eyes will be focussed on 15 your-old Kenneth Shute, who plays for the first time 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 I doubt if he will be overawed by the "ocen- alon,

Frank Kwok, who has had twọ very narrow escapes from defeal in the second and third rounda, meels 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

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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

Paris, Mar. 22.

Grimsby scored six times without The annual meeting of the Inter- reply, the cup-finalists apparently national Lawn Tennis Federation suffering reaction from Saturday's opened in Paris yesterday, states hard match.

In the third division (southern sec- tion), Millwall, who lost in the F. A. Cup semi-final on Saturday, visited | Cardiff and won 4-0, and in the northern section, Tranmere, playing at home, were held to a draw by Wrexhain, both sides scoring once.

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

entertainment is the doubles between A. M. Rodrigues and L. A. Silva and Wong Fulc-nnm and Lui Kwal-fun.

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

The programme is as follows.

OPEN SINGLES

F. H. Kwok v. Y. C. Lau;

OPEN DOUBLES

E. L. H. Shule and K, Shute v. E., C. Fincher and W. C, llung (Bland Couri);

A. 1. Rodrigues and L. A. Bilva v. Wong Fuk-nam and Lui Kwal- fun;

CLUB HANDICAP DOUBLES

Reuter.

The proposal by the United States allering Rules 20 of the rules of lawn tennls by an explanation that "The doubles posts und portions of the net outside the singles posts shall be con- aldered permanent fixtures," Was adopted. The words "at all times” were omitted, so that the alteration will only affect singles matches. This means that 'balls hitting the doubles portion of the net, posla, cord and metal, cable beyond the singles posts,, which hitherto have not been considered as permanent fixtures, and op- afterwards falling within an 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 us follows: "Every order given for a prize shall be in a form set out in the note to this rule and shall give the name and address of the winner thereof, and be directed to some per- son, firm or company, whose name shall be clearly specified. Every as- sociation, club or committee issuing orders for prizes shall, if required, furnish the national association, with of the tournament for which such orders were issued, with a complete Hist of the persons to whom the same were issued, the articles subsequent- ly selected by each, and the several sums paid therefor,"

LOSER PLAYED LIKE A BOOK BUT LACKED INDIVIDUALITY

(By "Veritas")

In a match in which there were † taken of the first half a dozen games, only odd spots of play which rose as he was clearly warming to his above the mediocre, S. A. Rum brought off many a daring coup at task. When he had als eye in bo 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.

the

court had a deterrent effect upon This picture will interest Colony hockey players. It shows Lieut. da Costa, famous for his lively interest in Macao hockey, receiving a gift from his many admirers in the Portuguese colony shortly before his de- parture for Home last werk.

BADMINTON INTERPORT WITH SHANGHAI NOW PRACTICABLE

OUTLOOK ENCOURAGING AS

SEASON WINDS UP

(By "Veritas")

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

Possibly the distinction of being the first competitors to use the stand players and contributed to

their erralle play. It seemed from their Its eye is as keen as over, and one stroking that they expected the can still find cause to marvel at his court to be faster than it was, for speed about the court. But the many a time the players hit too soon happiest feature about Rumjahın'a and lifted the ball well beyond the tennis is the manner. In which he baselines.

EASY FOR FINCHER AND H. D. RUMJAHN

On outside courts, E. C. Fincher

and H. D. Rumjahn advanced to the quarter-finals by means of very easy successes against Wong Fuk-nam and W. J. Howard respectively.

night's winding up of the bad, been Mr. P.11. Wong of the Chinese himself with time to spare in getting baffled from the star only take two

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The "Discovery" of the season had Y.M.C.A.. and a happy feature of the league season was the entry into the senior division of Chinese Y.M.C.A., who had not only finished third in

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E. II. Williams and L. R. Andrewes; J. Rodger and G. S. Rødger v. W. Wooding and II, F. Green;

MIXED DOUBLES

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Kong's orthodox ground shots mades lils eyes glued to the ball. It is also the secret of his success, for him look a much better player than his stroke production is sufficiently Rumjahn, who still breaks half of unorthodox to give tennis teachers the accepted rules of stroke produc- upoplexy... tion In making his forehand drives, service und volley, But Kong's play facked individuality, and his shots were made more as though he were taking an examination in correct stroke production than in an attempt to win an important tournament match. There was very little sting behind them and Rumjahn, who even

Fincher, volleying and smashing when he is hustled is usually fast

and the South enough to cover most returns, found with exceptional facility had Wong

China A.A, player could to Kong's shots.

Thus Rumjahn was able to adopt games in the first set and one in the the initiative, and to work himself second. Fincher's rapidly improving into a state of dominance which form gives rise to the belief that he Rumjan a hard match in the fortable victory.

semi-final. SELF-IMPOSED DEFENCE Yesterday Fincher was making the. Kong led for the major part of fullest use of his cross-court fore-

usually The Improved standard of play the first set, and actually twice hand driving. This is

This was speculative shot, but against Wong encouraged them to believe that an broke-through service.

remained

Infallible. Altogether But the absentees missed a one Interport with Shanghai in the near because he was steadier from the it

bounds of rear of the court. Rumjahn, hitting Fincher gave a neat and Impressive display of baiminion, the

future was within the singles

cicared performance.. rather wildly, persistently between P.H. Wong and P.K. Hut practicability.

the lines, and Kong bided his time Rumjahn had only to play at half- bebug the most brilliant yet seen in They were very much Indebted to for opportunities to put across a speed to beat Howard, who was Hongkong,

His Excellency the Governor, who, winner. But these bouts were more clearly unnerved by the occasion. Wong, the champion, though as patron of the Association, not only of a "feeler", and once Rumjahn had The Craigengower exponent made lots sulfering from a heavy cold, touched continued to display keen inter in taken measure of the pace of the of errors to contribute to his ow peak form in the first game, and in the progress of the game in Hong a shots, he forced the pace to seen at his best because he did not

and had gained

control downfall, some

and Rumjahn the second, Hui rose to great heights kong, but had so kindly presented over to win in convincing manner. Wong them with a handsome challenge cup the obvious discomfort of Kong, " have to use his full range of strokes. exploited his perfect clearing shots for the men's singles championship. and his

Kong was held rigidly to defen- adrolt drops and taps to such in this connection they were also sive tactles. I thought they were good en

effect in

in the opening game that indebted to Mr. E.M. Raymond end somewhat self-imposed, but the be always enjoyed a slight edge over Mr. Ezra Abraham, who had donated Chinese player presumably regarded 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 puss- dictated terms, bringing into de Recreio for allowing the use ofing Rumjuhn with some gorgeous effect--b-wide-repertory-of-shots their-club-for-the-event-that-night-| down-the-line-shota-es-the---Indian. which had Wong bewildered: Hui's and the championship finals, best stroke was a last-minute "drop- drive" from the baseline which The Association still looked for landed the shuttle just clear of the ward to acquiring its own courts, but net on his opponent's forehand ser- they felt that to realise this ambition vice line.

they needed the assistance of some E.L.H. Shute and Miss M. Silva kind benefactor. Untli such head played delightfully to beat the requarters were established, progress earlier achievements in using tho The following were the results of doubleble S.P, Chan and Miss W. of the game in Hongkong must of passing drive, he attempted to re. the principal rugby matches played Cheung 15-0, 15-10. Shute made necessity be somewhat retarded. peat it every me. If the ball in England to-day:"

who

Sir

Court

rushed the net, but here again Kong was not consistent, and later in the game he made three mistakes to his one success with this type of stroke, Lobbing may have reaped much better.results for him, but apparent- ly elated with the results of

many openings for his partner by means of cleverly disguised drop

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

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

RUMJAHN FINDING FORM music by Mickey's Melody Makers.

Rumjahn's play was in and out, but not too much notice could be

returns.

Chan was not at his best and did not seem to be able to settle down. Miss Cheung displayed fine covering

of the court, played vory 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 KL. Yong. Here the badminton was a little below par, mistakes being committed by all four players, Remedios displayed delicate touches at the net, but he overdid his taps, and lost many points therefrom.

ROEHAMPTON CUP

Miss Newall Finishes Second

The big_moment, in this match Miss Par 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 n part in the rally which. his partner return of 78, she took the Scratch hod sustained.

Gold Challenge Cup at the Rochamp-

15

The Reerelo couple won the Arst ton Club. She played steady golf, game 15-13 after 13-all had been but made a few putting errors during called, but lost the second 7-13. To- an outward half of 40.

the end of the match Lee

while

ccted some notable smashes, Wa

was not

LIANELLY WINS--RUGBY- MATCH 34-3

Devenport

Services

Falmouth Llanelly Pontypool Torquay A,

London, April 12.

10

Bridgend

6 Cardiff

24 Aberüllery

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9 Gloucester

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We have Pleasure in Announcing that we have appointed

Messrs.

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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 Garaham. De- Pearce and Mr.. Ezra Abraham, hon. tails: vide-presidents of the Badminton

Gold Challenge Cup--Miss P. Bar-

Association, and others present in- cluded Rev. JR. Higge (President),ton 76, Miss K. Garnham 82, Miss B. Mr. E. Lellao (President of the Club Newell 82, Miss P, Wade 83, Mins P. de Recreio), and members of the Falkner 83, Mrs. 1. Beck 83, Mrs. Recreio Committee, and Mr. E. de Mrs. S. V. Hicks 86, Mrs. A. D. Stocks Heppel 84, Mrs. Booker-Milburn 85, Sousa, Vice-President of the Asso-85.

ciation.

the

Handicap Prize.--Mrs. Birdwood, 00 less 10-75,

SOMERSET BEAT DORSET

ACTIVITIES, REVIEWED." Mrs. J.R. Huggs distributed season's prizes, and in calling upon her to do so, the Rev. Higga gave a brief résume of the winter's bad-, minton activities in Hongkong. He.. said the season had been made

Somerset boat Dorset by 6 games to notable by the organising and suc 1 in the first match of this season's cessful conclusion of the Colony's women's

Mr. Bened

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