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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY,

AUGUST 14, 1937.

Tilden And His

Troupe Of Cochet, Stoefen,

And Ramillon Want To Play In Hongkong

WORLD

TOUR

IN 1938 Suggest Three Day Stay In Colony

(By "Veritas")

"BIG Bill" Tilden, most glam-

orous

personality

the

world of tennis has known in- tends to re-visit the Far East and Hongkong next year. He won't come alone, and he won't this time be accompanied by

His Vines. Ellsworth panions will be

is

Henri Cochet

Lester Stoefen

and Ramillon

+

com-

สถ

Henri Cochet

Lester Stoefen

Henry Cotton Tells About The £.s.d. In Big Golf

TURNS

DOWN £10,000, AWAITS

REAL MONEY"

'I LIKE COMFORT, GOOD FOOD,

HENR

A LITTLE LEISURE'

ENRY COTTON, Britain's "clockwork goller," ac- claimed by the experts as the greatest golfer in the world, recently told the story of his success.

An he spoke he revealed some of the rewards of the fame he has now achieved.

In his pocket were a number of cheques-£500 for beating Densmore Shute, America's best match player (hitherto undefeated for two years), £100 for winning the coveted British Open Champion- ship for the second time in four years, his cheque from his own club at Berkhamsted, believed to be the biggest pald to any professional in this country; and a fat wad of currency notes.

Out of a portfolio he pulled a huge bundle of telegrams and cables from all over the world-containing about £10,000 worth of offers for him to go to America and the Continent.

clation should arrange for them to Jacques Brugnon, Landry and Rodel when he publicly announced that he TENNIS LEAGUE

matches. This

Aragon

players of his own class, and good tennis.

Tilden v. Storfen, Cochei v. RamBamo be a rare treat to

It

Ramition and Stoefen.

see

world's best Mening some of

Matches Arranged For Next Week

Each

brings him post offers. The telephone keeps ring-

more

lag.

Cotton sits back and smilies and says, "I want real money. I'm not Interested in chickenfeed."

Cotton, at the age of thirly, earns £100 a week. Other golfers

who

ship say he could earn £1,000 a week Owing to the inclement weather, no if he chose. If he went the right

in the Hongkong Tennis way about it. matches League have bean played during the week, but It is hoped that the weather further progress to be made.

The following fixtures have been will clear up sufficiently to enable

arranged for next week:

They say he should go to America,

The four professionals are going on a world tour, embracing the Far East. Tilden says they expect to

carry out their projected tour. But late weapon." either in Hongkong arrive

Coclict is no stranger to Hongkong. Tilden, 1 know, is dead keen to play February or early March.

lime and His suggestion is that if Hongkong He made his first visit here in 1029 again in Hongkong. He liked our

amateur, he, with Colony very much last interested, the Lawn Tennis Asso- when as dure in a three-days Round Robin made a Far Eastern tour under the intended to come back next year, he

seriously. Tournament.

auspices of the French International was speaking

That he is prepared to bring such The professionals will be prepared Club, Cochet re-visited the Colony

Went with him is to break their journey for this pur- in 1935 as a professional when he a fine array of

a indicative that Tilden, who is just as and if this comes about long- engaged Francised

man as he is ski- rather disuppainting shrewd a business kong will be able to watch such series

ed in the art of pinying tennis, believes In contests u

time, however. Cochet will be the Far East is interested in seeing SLOW PROGRESS have won the British Open champion

It would a thousand Cochet v. Tilden, Cochet v. Stoefen.

wht the the pities if the Colony turned down this lon. Tilden v. Ramilton and Storfen j

tle "wizard" combating Tilden, opportunity of

of the game. v. Ramillon. There would also be little doubles matches." of

Tilden has stated that he is pre- 4 series

in The tour will mark the first visit Lester Stoefen is an Interesting

Hongkong This will be the first pared to play troupe

tee Unancial guarantee, fessional tennis players. All four time he is travelled to the Far East, reasonable teras. The professionals

in the Inter

As an amateur he figured prominent will not ask for a in:

, but will be prepared to take a per- Therefore the receipts. ly in the American Davis Cup team,

MIXED DOUBLES (MONDAY) national professional tennis pionship in Paris. Tilden

being a brilliant doubles player. He centage on

v. Kowloan C.C |United Service II.C.

Chinese N.C. has never troubled to develop his LTA, it staged a programme, runner-up to Hans Nusslein

lent would not stand to lose anything. Humilion

to Kawloon CC. (1 extent, same to the

interest act

incidentally it is of singles gane to Cierman pro. placed third, and Stoefen fourth.

although he has always remained a

was observe that during recent months formidable, apponent. Stoefen

tennis Club de Rversio famous STYLISH RAMILLON

Kawloon C.C. one of the first of the young Ameri- Hongkong has been led to believe Hongkong C.C. Rallion is the leading French cans to throw in his lot with Tilden that the following

"B" DIVISION (WEDNESDAY) has been professional, having superseded Mar when the maestro turned professional players will visit the Colony in the

the Tilden near future.

In September or October, Baron G.

Chloese It.C. in Plaa. He is regarded as a fine and he has

Cralgengnwer cc. stylist and E. C. Potter, jr., writing troupe ever since.

Immensely tall, Stoefen is just as you Cramm and II. Henkel, the lead-University in an issue of American Lawn Tennis

In November, Harry Hopman and Kowloon Indian T.C. v.

" DIVISION describes Ramillun in the following broadly built and is a fine specimen ing German amateur players.

the court. His uf humanity

Len Schwartz, the Australian rank.

Army T.C. ink players, "The blonde little Frenchman, who strokes are naturally very powerful,

In December, return visit of Hop-Chinese R.C. (1

Craigenzower C.C. has never been anything but a "pro", especially service, volley and

man and Schwartz, accompanied by Chinese R.C. (2) game. heud. plays a perfect "amateur"

Donald Budge and Gene Mako, the South China A.A American champions.

to the Far East of

This last week competed

terms:

uf pro-

personuilty

cham-

Anished the was

His strokes are beautifully executed,

with

over-

his backhand whipping over in TILDEN KEEN TO PLAY, HERE

In February or March next year, There is no doubt that the Far manner reminiscent of Lacoste, his volleying is superb and his service. Enst generally will welcome the visit Bill Tilden and his troupe of pro players. fessionals, comprising Henri Cochet, distinguished of more than average force, and with of such a severe break, lacks only diversity Whether or not Hongkong is willing Ramillon and Lester Stoefen.

it formidable to stage them, the professionals will

in placement to be

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Miss

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the

"A" DIVISION

(TUESDAY)

v.

University

(2)

v. United Service R.C.

Chinese R.C.

V

V. South Chua A.A.

V

V.

V.

Club de Heerejo

Kowloon C.C. South China A.A. Civil Service C.C. (THURSDAY)

V.

Radio 8.C.

V

Indian R.C.

V.

Club de Recreto

v. Kowloon Tonad

7. Kowloon C.C.

"D" DIVISION

Army T.c. Chinese C. Craigenpower C.C.

South China A.A. Kowloon C.C.

(FRIDAY)

K. Indian T.C. Indian R.C.

Civil Service Cc.

V.

V.

Club de Recreio Central 11ritish Assn.

TILDEN DEFEATED

NUSSELEIN WINS IN FINAL OF PROFESSIONAL EVENT

of the gate-money, give lessons to wealthy business men who would be prepared to pay highly for the privi lege of talking about the experience; make ans, write articles for the great newspaper chains of America. 4 WANT TO PROVE I'M BEST IN WORLD'

play in contests there for a big share

if he does this, they say, he can make £50,000 a year. But Cotton won't, do it.

Henry Cotton

top of that, you have your nerves under iron control, I can't see how you can be beaten.

"I have a caddy-Ernest Buller-- who its in with my temperament.

"I don't believe the time is ripe He never speaks a word. never shows yet," he said. "I am going to any emotion, and yet somehow he wait for a few years until I have gives me the idea that he is certain won the championship a few more I'll win."

times, and then 1' cash

everything It's worth,

In

for Collon rang for Marcel, his man-

servant, and

speaking

in

rapid

County Cricket HARDSTAFF HITS UP 266

NOTTS DRAW AND SUSSEX WIN

London, Aug. 13.

Thie two outstanding county cricket champtonubips were com pleted to-day. Bussex won by 164 runs, but Notts could only take first innings points from Leicester. Sussex and Warwickshire had a Warwick ob- most Interesting game. tained a first innings lead of 15, but Sussex batted well in their second knock and set their opponents nearly 300 runs to win, James Langridge then got busy with the ball and sent Warwick back for 131.

Langridge obtained a wickets for 47 runs, but earlier in the match Hollies had helped to send Sussex back in their first innings for 257. by capturing 5 for 43.

Best Individual batting came from R. E. S. Wyatt, who hit up 107.

Although Notts scored 502 for 8 declared and dismissed Leicester for 208 in their Brst Innings, they could their not gain an outright win. second attempt Leicester scored 90 for the loss of a wicket, and played out time.

Feature of the huge Notts total was the magnificent innings of Hardstaff who scored 200. Keeton was his chief partner, contributing 104. It Leicester's first knock Watkins took U wickets for 48 runs.-Router.

SPORTSMEN LEAVE Dockyard R.C. To Lose

"I am gambling on being able to French the speaks fluently after four Three Popular Members

year or two years' experience as the professional! prove beyond doubt in that I am the greatest golfer in the at the Waterloo Club, Belgium), coffee and liqueurs. Then world. I am certain I can do it. I ordered I'm wrong, then I shall have lost n he continued:- few thousand pounds. But if I'm

"Now I am on top people are any right, then I shall make plenty ing that I learned golt from Tommy Armour, the American, be-

Plenty.

days. I shouldn't starve.

champion

my

Defeating America's "Big Bilt why I'm going to wait for the big year, who taught me

The Hongkong Dockyard Recrea- tion Club will shortly lose three when Messrs. F. popular members E. Kent, W. Silveston and H. Wil- kine and their familles soll for Hame, next Saturday, by the P. and

of Club

21 chance cause I studied his methods when IO. liner Rajputanu. "I can afford to take

Mr. and Mrs. Kent were promin- because I have done well out of golf. was twenty-two.

while Mr. and activities were Silveston's died who

Inst Mrs. sume of his chiefly centred on the tennis courts. jmoney,

most valuable secrets; some of those Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins were popular 21 lifetime to members who supported the Club in the "I am doubtful whether I could things it took him

most functions during their stay in In my opinion he was the

Hongkong. victor in International professional earn it yet without adopting methods learn. tenals championships at the Parls which don't appeal to me. I am not greatest goller who ever lived.

and prepared to grub around for all the Exposition yesterday. Tilden

If I never lifted a club again I should "It's not true. I owe practically ent in the organisation be provided for till the end of my everything to Harry Vardon, the old dances and socials,

That's English Paris, Aug. 9.

Baden, Aug. 12.

Tilden in the final match of the series, former Nusselen of Germany emerged Rudgard, Yorkshire champion, who is domicil- ed In Germany, to-day won German Women's Golf Champion-

the championship can ship by beating Denyse Oury, the Belgian champion, by seven up and American team-mate, Stoelfen, little drib-drubs of money which the

won the doubles title from the French prestige of

bring in. six to play in the 38-holes final.

Miss Rudgard was seven up at the pair, Martin Plaa and Ramillon.

"Money isn't everything. After Nusselein's victory, with a end of the morning round-Reuter.

Miss Diana Fishwick, of Great score of 8-2, 7-5, 6-0, and a game in living. I like comfort, good food, Britain, the holder of the title, was which Ramillon won from Stoeffen and a Hitle leisure. Not that I have beaten in an earlier round by Frau by 6-4, 6-2, 0-3, the Anal standing of much leisure. I play at golf, work the singles contestants wns as folat golf, ent and drink at golt. It's Lidl, of Munich.

most of my life, and it has been lows:

MEN'S TOURNEY

Baden, Aug. 12. I. G. Bentley, the British Walk- er Cup golfer, crowned a golfing honeymoon by winning the German Amateur Golf Championship to-day. He defeated his 20-year-old Ger- Leonard von Beck- man opponent, rath, by seven and five in the 36- holes final-Reuter.

I like

1. Nusselein-3 victories, 0 desince I first hit a gulf ball at the

age of eleven. feats.

2. Tilden.-2 victories, 1 defeat. 3. Hamillion-1 victory, 2 de- feats.

"That's how I've put myself on top-because at the risk of sound- ing boastful I do belleve I've proved myself the best golfer of the year. It's not been bullt on luck or a happy knack.

4. Stocffen-0 victories, 3 defeats, The score of the doubles Anal in which the Americans won from the the French was 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. in the

"People say my golf is mechanical. sci-finals, Pinn und Hamition wan fcom Nu

Nusselein and Burke (Ireland) They are right. That's how I intend The last eight in this tournament by 0-4, 4-0, 0-1, and Tilden and it to be. I've studied and worked at from the French every single shot in the game, afm- Included Belg. Gen. Critchley, Long-Stouffen hurst (holder of the title) and three Estrabeau and Viscnult by 6-4, 6-3.-Ing at absolute perfection in every prominent German players.

HOCKEY MEETING

The annual general meeting of the

will be

Havas.

won

FOOTBALL TOURISTS,

held at St. Andrew's Church Hau Another Fine Win Credited

To South China Team

of the

unc.

realized years

"I've trained myself in the psychological approach to golf,

ago that the finest player in the world cannot win it He ils temperament Isn't right. must have absolute control of him-

self, and be entirely immune, while

he is in play from the emotions of mind must be ice cold.

hope and fear and exasperation. Ils

(top floor) at 6 p.m. on Monday, The agenda includes August 30, election of officers for next season

PRACTICE EVERY DAY FOR and amendments to rules

The South Calon Athletic Associa

In Java It is hoped that ull

NINETEEN YEARS Tournament.

on Wednes clubs which took part in the Tour-on football touring team

Combined "All my life So far has been nament just concluded, will be re-scored another victory

day, when they beat a presented.

Malang Eleven by five goals to two, devoted to achieving this perfection. "Every day since, as a schoolboy The goal-scorers were Chan Tak-fal (2), Fung King-cheung, Lai Shul- of eleven, I decided that I would work to become the greatest golfer wing and Teo Kwal-abing.

The third-named player, Inciden- in the world I have drummed the

of game into my system. tally, is the leading marksman the tourists, with 34 goals to his

Wal-long, credit. Lee

up to the time of his serious accident, had 21 and Fung King-cheung 15.

The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Cricket League will be held in the Urban Council Cham- ber on Friday, August 20, at 0.16

p.m.

·

In an Open Singles Lawn Bowls competition match played on Thurs day, J. V. Ramsay beat L. D. Skinner by 27 shots to 7,

This intest win brings the tourists' record to 23 wins out of 20 matches,

with two drawn.

of

"The result is that to-day I am!

all the one of the strongest leading golfers. That's one of the chlet secrets of my game-good health. You can get most of the rest Just by sheer practice. If, on

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