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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1937,

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- son 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 lengue and to elect an executive complticę.

The annual report shows that a In- financial loss of $427.20 was curred on the year's working, though the loogue showed 1 profit of $236.20.

The report roads as follows. The

Executive

much pleasure in

Commitice

submitting

hns the

nnnual report for 1930 of the Hong- kong Lawn Tennis Association.

LEAGUE

The League was run very success- fully and proved to be as popular as unal. The 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 season.

There Shanghal,

INTERPORT.

WAS

до

with the

Interport unfortunately ts

If He Is To Win

E. C. FINCHER

At All

To-day's

NINE TIMES

IN THE

Northern port was unable to send SEMI-FINAL

a representative team. An unofficial

team. however visited Hongkong. and some very interesting games were played at the

K.C.C.

C.R.C. and

Slam also vislied us and proved that they were quite worthy of con- sideration for Interport matches. They have several first class players, and it la hoped to arrange an Inter- port series with them in the near future.

No Interport was possible of arrangement with Canton.

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 lo be far superior than on his pre- vious vielt here, and Gordon Lu was also in first class form. These

iwo were the outstanding members of the team,

Rumjahn's Record

for the last ten years.

4-6, 4-0

E. C. FINCHER

Tennis Match

PROSPECTS

(By "Veritas")

At eight o'clock this morning the weather looked anything but promising for to-day's tennis be- championship semi-final tween E. C. Fincher and S. A. Rumjahn. A drizzle was fall- ing and further rail threatened. be hoped there will be is to suficient improvement to en- able the match to be played, otherwise the organisers will be seriously handicapped in their

efforts to bring the pumpito

to a close. In the

that the gaine will be played I have made an effort to anatyrë the chances of the competitors in the accompanying article. would add that if the court is at all on the soft side, Fincher should enjoy an advantage which may weil 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 and E. C. Fincher have up date met only once. This was in 1932 when they contested the final and Rumjahn won 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.

AWFUL DEBACLE

to

The girls' basketball team, champions of Shanghai, this work concluded a successful tour of South China. In addition to victories in Canton, they beat the champion Hongkong tean on Monday. (Photo: Mee Cheang).

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 be put to the annual general meeting of the F.A. in June.

Meeting of the Football Association instructs Its repentatives to the International Foot ball Association Board 10 pppree any revolus tion that may be submitted to vary the operation of the present Lawa 19 and 14, which proscribe that games played under International Board iswa shall be controlled by an -referee and two linesmen," The resolution will also set out,

Corinthians-Casuals

Fusion

It is understood that the prospects of the proposed 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 genera! meeting, but only an informal gathering of members, extraordinary general meeting is likely to be called in the near future.

an

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

Any

i

MANAGER

Club Tonnis

MR. & MRS. SULLIVAN. WIN MIXED DOUBLES

AT THE H.K.C.C.

(By "Verlina">

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sullivan (owe 18)-yesterday ivon Use Hongkong Cricket Club handicap mixed doubles tennis tournament, beating G. Polglass and Mrs. R. M. Wood (owe 4/0) by 8-6, 6-3, in the final.

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

The winners were better balanced, with Sullivan enjoying a very distinct Ladvantage when i came to service jand in-valleying. Polglase, though he went to the forecourt quite a lot dis- played no decisive stroke from this position and missed several oppor. tunities by making poor shots. Sul- livan wai

usunily reliable on the volley, especially in the second set, and his smashing was also good.

Both ladles gave u neat performance. and Mrs. Sullivan drove confidently forcefully on the forehand, but dared not venture to the net. Mrs. Wood had a very nice Bat-racket drive an both hands, but she was inclined to mistime and constantly cleared the baselines.

Polglase and Mrs. Wood had a fine chance of winning the first set when they led 0-5, but the Sullivans re- covered smartly. In the second set the winners went to 5-1 before the opposition halted their progress, win- ning two games in succession. How ever Mrs. Wood failed to hold her service in the ninth game, though deuce points were contested before the issue was decided,

Riding Boy Kicked By Pony At Happy Valley

AMBERLEY RUNS WILD

At the same time Mr.. W. C. Cult (Vice-President of the Football The following are the records of EC. Fincher and S.A. RumJahn in

cach League and sponsor of the scheme) To-day, then, they oppose their semi-final appearances in the other in this event for the second emphasised to me that the amateurs Colony slagles tennis championship time. But on this occasion it is the had entirely "misconceived the posi

tion." The two referec plan," he semi-final. So far as my records bald, "was never intended to be this will be Fincher's sixth appear- ance in the semi-final. Thrice so far | urbitrarily applied to all football. If that in the opinion of the annual It will be optional and is a meeting of the F.A., it would be 1028 last to T. Honda 2-6, 6-4, 6-4,singe, but never has he he has advanced to the

ultimate move designed to help professional ultra vires for the International won the football out of its present dimculties. Board to give permission for

We must do something, and we must clubs playing under its laws to have. 1929 lost to M.W. Lo 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 7-9 championship.

try it, at least."

their matches controlled in any way 1930 beat A.W. Lo G-4, 6-1, 6-8, 6-2 1931 beat MW, Lo 6-4, 6-2, 6-2

Mr. Cuff's answer to the amateurs other than provided in Laws 13 and 1952 beat T. Honda 2-0, 0-2, 6-2, 6-3

His biggest debacle was in 1931 seems to me to be a complete oted advisable to have a change in the 14, that should it be deemed

"and" when he ran up against C. A. L.The amateurs seem to have acted method of control, the laws must be

Amberley, Mr. C. B. Brown's S. A. RUMJAHN

under Rumjahn in the final. That year, I precipitately, while labouring well remember, Fincher had played the delusion that they may be com- altered prior to such change coming

The British Boxing Board of Con- Chinn pony which won the Deep crees. into operation. employ two referees.

In the best Interests of the game, trol has decided to withdraw forth-Bay Handicap at the last meeting like a book throughout the tourna-pelled to ment and everybody felt confident | Neither the F.A. nor the Football he would win the title. But Rum-League wish to embarrass the ama- the least the County Associations can with" the lleences of the American and paid out $261.20 for a win, Jahn "took him for a ride," winning teur side of the game with such an do te to take the first opportunity boxing manager, David Luntansky, injured a riding boy while being

As Mr. Cuff pointed out, of discussing the matter with mem- 0-0, 0-4, 0-0. It would be impossible imposition. Rumjaha 1-6,

110 imngine a greater anti-climax if the two referee plan is finally bers of the FA. Counell before they and the promoter, Arthur Stratton, taken out for exercise at the

of Birmingham.

|Valley this morning. than Fincher's display that afternoon. accepted by the F.A., the governing proceed further.

board 1932 beat M.W. Lo G-4, 6-4, 6-3

would merely pass a law on body

Mr. C.. F. Donmall, the

As Chong Kwal attempted to 1933-beat Ho Ka-tau ̄6-1;-7-5; 7-5° However, he need not worry about these lines:

secretary, declined to give reasons | mount, the pony lashed out with-its- 1935 beat H.D. Rumjahn 11-9, 8-1, the 1931 tournament this afternoon.

for the withdrawal.

hoofs and caught the bay in the face. 6-3

Or for that matter about the 1932 1936 lost to Taul Wal-pul 1-0, 1-6, one, in which he bowed before his

He was knocked to the ground, his face being lacerated and severely opponent of to-day..

bruised.

Later in the year we lind the first opportunity of seeing past Wim- bledon champions In exhibition 1937 beat T. Honda 8-6, 6-2, 6-1 matches. Messrs. W. T. Tilden and 1928 beat Ng 8ze-kwong 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 11. E, Vines, the famous professionals, 1929 beat I.D. Rumfahn gave a very fine series of exhibi- tions, and there is a likelihood of seeing them again here this year when possibly they will be accom- panied by F. J. Perry and another first class professional.

The

CHAMPIONSHIPS

men's open championships were again well organised by the H.K.C.C. under the auspices of the H.KLTA. The singles being again won by Tsui Wai-pui who was a

3-6

1930 lost to T. Honda 6-3, 0-6, 4-6 1931 lost to C.A.L

5-7, 8-10

5.7

44

previous winner in 1034 and who TWO THOUSAND

beat H. D. Rumjahn in the final, the latter making his first appearance; in that round.

ns

The Men's doubles provided a the old champions Messrs. S. A. and H. D. Rumjan wero beaten in an early round by Tsui Wai-pui and Tsui Yun-pul. The Rumjahns had held the title for no less than cleven seasons, and will no doubt make every effort to regain it this season.

GUINEAS

New Jockeys For Three Horses

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

were

Since then Fincher has learnt a lot The about S. A. Rumjahn's tennis. sort of knowledge which should be same of some value to him. The goes for Rumjohn concerning Fin- cher, so that they stort more or less all square, although, of course, Rum- jalin has the better record behind him.

Quite frankly, though, I can't see Fincher winning to-day. One does not say that with the same assur- pace as one did in the case of Kwok against H. D. Rumfahn, But tak- Ing all factors into consideration. the final analysis leaves one with the bellef that Birdar will come through to win.

The Ladies' championships were as usual very well managed by the US.R.C. The open singles was again Harry Wragg will ride Sultan won by Mrs. Wilson who beat Mrs. Mahomad, Samn Wragg wil mount! Dowling in the final. Mrs. Wilson Senior and Jones rides Sand Sprite.be in straight sets. It may even go

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It shall be lawful for any League or Competition, with the permission of the F.A., to employ two referees for their matches."

BOARD'S POWERS

As for the question of the matter being ultra vires so for as the Inter- national Board is concerned Mr. Cuff further pointed out that this Board is constituted to consider and decide upon any matter relating to the Inws of the game or to anything affecting international relations, pro- viding that the matter is property the governing submitted to it by body, of the game or by resolution from the general meeting of any of the F.A.'s afliated associations.

ROBINS AND

MIDDLESEX CAPTAINCY.

Severe Finger

Injury

R. W. V. Robins, who slipped back quietly Into London after leaving the MLC.C, team before they went to New Zealand, sald that he did not know whether he would be Gt to captain Middlesex this season. "I have a lot of work to do," he added, "and my bowling hand was Injured in Australa. do not expect to know before the end of May if it will permit my taking part in any cricket."

In this case the position of the Board is, therefore, perfectly con- stitutional. The governing body of the F.A. is the Council, and they have merely asked the Board to permit them to apply a test to the two- I doubt exceedingly whether it will referee plan.

The attitude of the amateurs to- the full distance. If it does it will words a perfectly sune action, that is be all the more to Rumjahn's ad-in no way Inimical to their interests. vantage as I am sure he can last five seems to be a churlish one, unless sets better than Fincher, who has to they can plead ignorance of the man carry a good deal of weight around ner in which it is proposed to alter the place these days,

The loss of Robins' inspiring leader- At the same time the County As-

ship to a team not blessed with MUST WIN QUICKLY

sociations seem to have forgotten many amateurs who can give their Fincher's only real chance of win-that whatever happens to Law 13 them

the severe blow to Middlesex hopes for ning is to do so quickly: in four last word would always be with the full time to the game would

clubs. Any alteration would have to the cotning season. With Robins they scis at the outside. I quite expect be passed by the general meeting of should do extremely

well to see him win the first set, chiefly

the League in June, and the clubs county championship, in which 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 would take advantage of the optional Robins spent much time encouraging a dozen

gomes to get into stride in clause permitting two referees." matches of this importance. Point la whether, after that,

.4

maintain the initiaticher can still

from

It's a

and hold it!

the laws.

A VITAL ISSUE

"It is a vital issue for the pro-

be a

in the

inst

the team in practice, and he is one of the finest fieldsmen in the country,

The Injury the received in Aus-

long enough

ugh to prevent Rumjahn fessional game," concluded Mr. Cuff. tralls, however, was more severe than

into working order.

"We do not calm it as a panacea many people here imagined, and this was emphasised by the proposition, but it re-for all League football's many ills, point mains Fincher's best hope of success, but we do say it is something and it new President of Middlesex, Mr. P.

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

tournament, and this

on.

two

"We hope that the hand which

has displayed. more consistent form Under the strenuous conditions In than Rumjahn during the

current which professional football is played handicapped Mr. Robins and the side must have an to-day we have got to try to make so much in Australia will get better. important bearing on the match es- our referees foolproof. One bad de- We all appreciate his immense value pecially if the K.C.C. player can get cision may mean thousands of pounds as a captain and a cricketer to Mid- his strokes functioning smoothly early to

referees' scheme."

how badly he was hurt in Australia. Fincher will probably be out to men club. Our only hope of the me-dlesex: Few people over here realise Not only was the finger broken, but alow the exchanges down to the Reverting minimum, knowing full well that by the County Associations Rumjan thrives on spoed and is less the plan, it is not clear whether the Ugaments were severely torn." happy when he has to drive a spin-mubject will be placed on the agenda ning ball from half 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 he However, to make certain it shall not 80 steady from the rear of the be omitted a resolution will be pro- court as Fincher.

posed on the following lines:

to the mods led the top was almost severed and the

not

1s

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

finitely in favour of Rumjahn.

**ch a posial vote of the Foot bal! Langue clubs reven) a targa majority

ROCHDALE WIN LAST MATCH

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

of those clubs are opposed in any increase xtures, to-day in the northern sec- In the number of officials to control mattion of the third 'division, winning cha, and as the 40,000 amateur glube fa the

country strongly ourfect to the Introduction at home by 4-1 against Accrington. of a system of two referpes, the Annual Reuter,;"

A rule was passed by the board last December that Ileences to alien

manager of British boxers would not

As though frightened by its own be renewed when they expired.

mad Lumiansky was formerly European action, Amberley started manager of Jackie Brown, the ban-career up and down the passage which runs between "the" Jockey's tamweight.

room and the anddling enclosure. There is another new rule under was some little time before the was caught and brought which allens can be granted licences animal

to manage alien boxers in this coun- under control.

try,

It

In the meantime Chong Kwal re-

If Lumlansky brought an Ameri-ceived attention for his injuries, ean to this country he would have to which, though painful,

dangerous. apply for this form of licence.

were not

Radio Eve, which was ridden by “Buffy" Maitland to a splendid victory in the first clatale race of the Shanghai season, the 1937 aub griffins Trial Plata. Mru, J. Liddell is shown above leading hør pony in, with H. Maitland in the saddle, after one of the most popular

spcessses on the programme,,