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THE ⠀⠀ HONGKONG" - TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 28,

1997.

FINCHER MUST BEAT SIRDAR RUMJAHN QUICKLY

ANNUAL MEETING

OF L.T.A.

ARRANGED FOR

TO-MORROW

FINANCES SHOW ANOTHER LOSS

The annual meeting of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Associa- tion will be held in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- aon and Co., at 5.30 p.m. to- morrow (Thursday).

Afterwards there will be a meet- ing of the Council to receive entries for the tennis league and to elect an executive committee.

The annual report shows that a

WILS .financial loss of $427.20

curred on the year's working, though

showrd proft league the $235.20.

"1

The report reads as follows.

The Executive

Committee

inuch pleasure in

submitting

of

Ins the

annual report for 1036 of the Hong- kong Lawn Tennis Association.

LEAGUE

The League was run very success- fully and proved to be as popular as usual. Te new."D" Division was continued and was very well sup- ported. It is hoped that the usual number of entries will be received for all divisions this seNSONI.

There -Shanghai,

INTERPORT

Was по

Interport

with

If He Is To Win

E. C. FINCHER

At All

To-day's

NINE TIMES

IN THE

the unfortunately

Northern port was unable to send a representative team., An uuofficial Learn however visited Hongkong. gumes and some very interesting were played at KC.C.

the C.R.C and

Siam also visited us and proved that they were quite worthy of con- sideration for Interport matches.

They have several Arst class players, and it is hoped to arrange an Inter- port series with them in the near future,

No Interport

possible was arrangement with Canton.

of

SEMI-FINAL

Rumjahn's Record

The following are the records of E.C. Fincher and S.A. Rumjahn in their semi-final appearances in the Colony singles tennis championship

for the last ten years.

E., C. FINCHER 1928 lost to T. Honda 1-6, 6-4, 6-4,

4-6, 4-G

VISITING PLAYERS We had the pleasure of seeing the action China Davis Cup team In when passing through the Colony for the Davis Cup. Kho Sin-kee, proved to be far superior than on his pre-1929 lost to M.W. Lo 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 7-9 vious visit here, and Gordon Lum 1030 beat 31.W, Lo 6-4, 6-1, 6-8, 6-2 was also in Orst class form. These 1931 beat ML.W. Lo 8-4, 6-2, 6-2 two were the outstanding members

1932 beat T. ilonda 2-0, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 of the team.

S. A. RUMJAHN

Tennis Match

PROSPECTS

(By "Veritas")

At right o'clock; this morning the weather looked anything but promising for to-day's tennis be- champlonship semi-final tween E. C. Fincher and S. A. Rumjahn. A drizzle was fall- ing and further rain threatened, It is to be hoped there will be sufficient improvement to en- able the match to be playell, otherwise the organisers will be seriously handicapped in their efforts to bring the tournament In the assumption to a close. that the game will be played, i have made an efort to analyse the chances of the competitors In the accompanying article. I would add that if the court is at all on the soft side, Fincher

an enjoy

advantage should which may well turn the game in his favour.

Perhaps there is nothing more curious about the history of the Hongkong singles tennis cham- pionship than the fact that des- pite their long associations with the tournament S. A. Rumjahn to and E. C. Fincher have up

This was in date met only once.

the 1932 when they contested final and Rumjahn won 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.

The girls' basketball team, champions of Shanghai, this week concluded a successful tour of South China. In addition to victories in Canton, they beat the champion Hongkong team on Monday. (Photor Me Cheung).

Amateurs Opposed To

Two Referees

HASTY ACTION BY THE ASSOCIATION

Law Would Be Made Optional

(By John Bell)

Forty thousand amateur clubs have ranged themselves in strong' opposition to the prospective adoption of two referees for football through their County Associations by framing a resolution to bo put to the annual general meeting of the F.A. in June.

Meeting of the Yootball Assoriniken Spatructa Sta representative to the International Yo ball Angelaton Hoard in oppome and repudian tion that may be aulanitied to vary the operation of the

At the same time Mr. W. C. Cuff

of (Vice-President

the Football To-day, then, they oppose cach League and sponsor of the scheme) other in this event for the second emphasised to me that the amateurs tion," The two referce plan," he time. But on this occasion it is the had entirely "misconceived the posi- semi-final. So far as my records 80 said, "was never intended to be this will be Fincher's sixth appear-arbitrarily applied to all football. If ance in the semi-final. Thrive to far

ultimate passed it will be optional-and is a won the move designed to help professional uitra he has advanced to the stage, but never has be

football out of its present difficulties. We must do something, and we must championship.

try it, at least."

AWFUL DEBACLE

any

Corinthians-Casuals

Fusion

It is understood that the the proposed prospects of Corinthians-Casuals amalgama-

tion being negotiated are now much brighter than they were a few weeks ago. Following a recent meeting, which was not an extraordinary general meeting, but only an informal

members, gathering of extraordinary general meeting is likely to be called in the near future.

Ал

The Casuals have already voted for amalgamation, but hitherto,strong opposition has been shown to the scheme by a section of the Corinthians members.

BOXING

BAN ON FAMOUS

MANAGER

i

Club Tennis

[MR. & MRS. SULLIVAN WIN MIXED DOUBLES :

AT THE H.K.C.C.

(By "Veritas")

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hullivan (owe · 16) yesterday won the HongkosE Cricket Club Landicap mixed doubles tennis tournament, beating G. l'olglase and Mrs. R. M. Wood (owe 4/8) by 8-6, 6-3, in the Almai.

The match was played on the stand court and watched by several people.

The winners were better balanced, with Sullivan enjoying a very distinct advantage when it came to service and in volleying. Polglose, though he went to the forecourt quite a lot dis played no decisive stroke from this position and missed several oppor tuintiles by making poor shot. "Sul- van was usually reliable on the volley, especially in the second set, and his sinushing was also good.

Both ladies gave a neat performance. (Mrs. Sullivan drove coalitiently and farcefully on the foreland, but dared not venture to the net. Mrs. Wood had a very nice flat-racket drive an Both hands, but she was inclined to mitine and constantly cleared the

| baselines,

Polglige and Mex. Wood had a fue chases of winning the first set when they led 0-5, but the Sullivans re- covered smartly. In the second set

the winners went to -1 before the apposition halted their progress, win- ning two games in succession, low- ever Mrs. Wood falled to hold her Kervice In the ninth

game, though deuce points were contested before the fenue was deelded,

Riding Boy Kicked By Pony At Happy Valley

AMBERLEY RUNS WILD

xames play! under which prewrrile sent Law 11 and 14, International loned Saws shall be controlled by the referee and two linemen."

The resolution will also set out, that in the opinion of the annual meeting of the F.A., it would be vires for the International Board to give permission for clubs playing under its laws to have their matches controlled in any way

eir ma Mr. Cuff's answer to the amateurs other than provided in Laws 13 and His biggest debacle was in 1931 seems to me to be a complete one. 14, and that should it be deemed

Amberley, Mr. C. B. Brown's. when be ran up against C. A. L. The amateurs seem to have acted advisable to have a change in the Later in the year we had the first

Rumjahn in the final. That year, I precipitately, while labouring under method of control, the laws must be

The British Boxing Board of Con- China pony which won the Deep Wim-

well remember, Fincher had played the delusion that they may be com- altered prior to such change coming

into operation. referees. two opportunity of seclug past

to employ 1927 beat T Honda 8-6, 6-2, 0-1 exhibition bledon champions in

like a book throughout the tourna-pelled

Football The

in the best interests of the game, trol has decided to withdraw forth! Bay Handicap at the last meeting matches. Messrs, W. T. Tilden and

6-1ment and everybody felt confident Welther the F.A. nor as the ama- the least the County Associations can with the licences of the American and paid out $261.20 for a win, 1929 beat II.D, Ramjaha

The would win the title. But Rum- League wish to embarrass 1930 lost to T. Honda 6-3, 0-6, 4-6, Jahn "took him for a ride," winning teur side of the game with such an do is to take the first, opportunity boxing manager. David Lumiansky, injured a riding boy while being It would be impossible imposition. As Mr. Cuff pointed out, of discussing the matter with mem- and the promoter, Arthur Stratton, taken out for exercise at the 16-0, 6-4, 6-0. Rumjahn, 1-G.

a greater to imagine

anti-climax if the two referee plan is finally bers of the F.A. Council before they 1931 lost to C.A.La 5-7, 8-10

thon Fincher's display that afternoon. accepted by the F.A., the governing proceed further.

body would merely pass a law on 1932 beat BLY. Lo 6-4, 6-4, 6-3

However, he need not worry about these lines:" 1933 beat Ho Ka-lac 6-1, 7-5, 7-5

I shall be lawful for 1935 beat H.D. Rumjahn 11-0, 6-1, the 1931 tournament this afternoon.

6-3

League or Competition, with the Or for that matter about the 1932 1-6. one, in which he bowed before his permission of the F.A., to employ

two referees for their matches." opponent of tu-day,

H. E. Vines, the famous professionals, Have a very fine series of exhibl tions, and there a kelthood of seeing them again here this year when possibly they will be accom- "palled by FJ-Perry-and another

first class professional.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The men's open championships were again well organised by the HKC.C. under the auspices of the H.KITA The singles being again previous winner in 1934

A

1928 beat Ne Sze-kwour 6-2, 6-3,

3-0

1936 lost to Tsui Wai-pul 1-0,

*-*

won by Tsun was and who TWO THOUSAND beat 11. D. Rumjahn in the final, the latter making his first appearance in that round.

The Men's doubles provided sensation, as the old champions Mets, S. A. and 11. D. Rumfahr were beaten in an early round by Taui Wai-pui and Trui Yun-pal. The Rumjahns had held the title for no less than eleven acasons, and will no doubt make every effort to regain

Ladies'

championships were as the usunt very well managed by U.S.R.C. The open singles was again

it this season,

The

GUINEAS

New Jockeys For Three Horses

were

BOARD'S POWERS

Biy

Since then Fincher has learnt a lot

As for the question of the matter about S. A. Rumjahn's tennis. The sort of knowledge which should be being ultra vires so far as the Inter- of some value to him. The same national Board te out that this goes for Rumjahn concerning Fin- Cult further pointed out cher, so that they start more or less Board is constituted to consider and all square, although, of course, Rum- decide upon any matter relating to Jahn has the better record behind die laws of the game or to anything affecting international relations, pro- him.

viding that the matter is properly tho governing submitted to it by body of the game or by resolution from the general meeting of any of the F.A's affiliated associations.

Quite frankly, though, I can't see Fincher winning to-day. One does not say that with the same assur- ance as one did to the case of Kwok against II. D. Rumjahn. But Lak- ing all factors into consideration. the final analysts leaves one with the belief that Elrdar will come through to win.

Loudon, Apr. 27. Last-minute alterations in the probable starters and Jockeys for the Two Thousand Guineas race announced to-day..

Harry Wragi! will ride Sultan won by Mrs. Wilson who beat Mrs. Mahomad, Sam Wragg will mount) Dowling in the final. Mrs. Wilson Sentar and Jones rider Sand Sprite.be in straight sets.

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I doubt exceedingly whether it will it may even go If it does it will the full distance. be all the more to Rumjahn's ad- vantage as I am sure he can last Ave

sets better than Fincher, who has to carry a good deal of weight around the place these days.

In this case the position of the Board is, therefore, perfectly con- stitutional. The governing body of the F.A. is the Counell, and they have merely asked the Board to permit:

test to the two- them to apply referee plan.

The attitude of the amateurs to-

ROBINS AND

MIDDLESEX CAPTAINCY

Severe Finger Injury

R. W. V. Robins, who slipped back quietly into London after leaving the M.C.C. team before they went to New. Zealant, said that he did not know whether he wouhl he fit to captain Middlesex this season, "I have a lot of work to do," ho wards a perfectly sane action, that is added, "and my bowling hand was in no way inimicat to their interests, injured in Australia. I do not expect seems to be a churlish one, unless to know before the end of May it they can plead ignorance of the man will permit my taking part ner in which it is propused to alter cricket."

The Jom of Robins' inspiring leader-

the laws.

the

In any

their

At the same time the County A-ship to a team not blessed with MUST WIN QUICKLY

sociations seem to have forgotten many amateurs who can give Fincher's only real chance of win- that whatever happens to Law 13 the full time to the game would be a ning is to do so quickly: in four last word would always be with the severo blow to Middlesex hopes for clubs. Any alteration would have to the coming season. With Robins they sets at the outside. 1 quite expect be passed by the general meeting of should do extremely well in the to see him win the first set, chiefly the League in June, and the clubs county championship, in wh!

which lust because he settles down better than would have to decide whether they year they finished third. Last season Rumjahn, who never fails to take half a dozen games to get into stride in would take advantage of the optional tobing spent much time encouraging one of the team in practice, and he clause permitting two referees. Point is matches of this my Fincher can still

finest eldsmen in the country. whether, after that,

A VITAL ISSUE

The injury he received in 'Aus maintain the initiative, and hold It "It is a vital issue for the pro- long enough to prevent Rumjahn fessional game," concluded Mr. Cuff.tralia, however, was more severe Dian from

into working order. getting

"We do not claim as a panacen many people here imagined, and this

emphasised by It's a big proposition, but it re-for all League football's many lils, point mnina Fincher's best hopo of success. but we do say it is something and it new President of Middlesex, Mr. P.

F. Warner, who-cald: On the whole I would say Fincher ought to be tried.

"We hope that the hand which has displayed more consistent form "Under the strenuous conditions in than Rumjalin during the current

ent which professional football is played handicapped Mr. Robins and the side in Australia will get better. tournament, and this must have an to-day we have got to try to make much in important bearing on the match es- our referees, foolproof. Une bad de We all appreciate his immense value pecially if the K.C.C. player can get cision may mean thousands of pounds us a captain and a cricketer Mid- als strokes functioning smoothly early to a club. Our only hope at the mo- diesex. Few people over viere realise how badly he was hurl in Australia. on. Fincher will probably be out to ment is the two referees' scheme."

Way

the

slow the "exchanges down to the Reverting to the methods adopted Not only was the finger broken, but minimum, knowing full well that by the County Associations against the top was almost severed and the Rumjahn thrives on speed and is less the plan, it not clear whether thegaments were severely torn." happy when he has to drive a spin-subject will be placed on the agenda ning ball from ball court.

of the A.G.M. of the F.A. by the Rumjahn is bound to rely on his F.A. Council, who are responsible usually brilliant forecourt play to for the compilation of the agenda. pull him through because normally heHowever, to make certain it shall not is not so steady from the rear of the be omitted a resolution will be pro- court as Fincher.

posed on the following lines:

Thus we are promised at least a battle of tactics. If Fincher wins he will do so on his merita, but over a long distance match the odds are de-

finitely in favour of Rumjahu."

"Inamoch nun postal vote of the Foot ball League clubs rorm! a large majority

ROCHDALE WIN LAST MATCH

London, Apr. 27. Rochdale completed their season's

of those clubs are opposed to any increase Axttires, to-day, in the northern sec- In the number of officials to control maltion of the third division, winning chew, and as the 40,000 amateur eluba In the

counter strongly object to the introduction at home by, 4-1 ogalnut Accrington. of a system of two refernes, the Annual-Reuter

of Birmingham.

the

board

Mr. C. F. Donmall, "secretary, deelined --ta.glve_reason

for the withdrawal.

A rule was passed by the board last December that licences to ahen manager of British boxers would not be renewved when they expired,

Lumiansky was formerly European manager of Jackie Brown, the ban tamweight.

There is another new rule under which aliens can be granted licences to manage alien boxers in this coun- try,

Valley this morning.

As

Chong Kwal attempted to mount the Bourlashed out with its hools and caught the boy in the face. was knocked to the ground, his face being Incerated and severely brused

As though frightened by its own a mud action Amberley started carcer up and down the passage which runs between the jockey's room and the saddling enclosure. It was some little time before the animal was caught and "brought under control.

In the meantime Chong Kwai re- for his injuries,

If Lumiansky brought an Ameri-ecived attention en to this country he wouht have to which, though painful, were not

dangerous. Apply for this form of Keener,

Radio Eve, which was ridden by "Buffy" Maltḥadd to a splendid victory in the first slusalo race of the Shaoghal reason, the 1937 sub griffins Trial Plate. Mrs. J. Liddell is shown above leading her pony in, with H. Maitland in the saddle, aftur one of the most popular ́auccesses on the programine,"

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