1938-02-23 — Page 32

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY,

FEBRUARY 28, 1938.

PROGRESS MADE IN BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS

MIXED DOUBLES GAMES

TOO ONE-SIDED TO BE INTERESTING

BUT GOOD PLAY SEEN

IN MEN'S EVENTS

(By "Abo")

Last evening's matches in the Colony Badminton Championships at the Taikoo R. C. produced a mixture of good, bad and indifferent play. While the two men's ties, one in each of the singles and doubles, reached a high standard at times, the mixed doubles games were too one-sided to be really interesting.

With the championships still in jon to victory, They played just well the first-round stage, it is too carly enough to win, but when they did go to judge the capablilties of our lead-all out at Ing players. Thus far, they have not received any opposition to speak of and have been able to win their ties with ease.

the start just to make to speak, they had things sure, their opponents completely outclassed. There is no need for the Talkoo pair to feel despondent over their defeat, however.. Anderson and Miss Orliths are one of the most formid- uble pairs in the mixed doubics.

Not being extended by Fisher and the of Miss Ribeiro, the holders mixed doubles lle, P. K. Hul and Miss U. Khoo, of the University, played only at half speed most of the tune. They were definitely not at their best last night. Miss took the game rather light-heartedly and was pennlised twice by the um-

Khoo

The only men's singles played last evening was between S. W. Clark of the Free Lances and N. A. E. Mackay of Kowloon Tong At the outset, Clark was so obviously superior to opponent that it seemed he would stet through in straight games. But Mackay atsyed П good

the In recovery

eccond sot, after losing the first casily, and was actually within an ace of win- ning the final one. He was leading 14-11 but in establishing such an ad-pire, Mr. N. A. E. Mackay, for lifting vantage he had had to do a prodig!- pus amount of running and did not have sufficient stamina in reserve to withstand the continual attacks of his opponent. He had two opportunities of clinching the match, but each time he was unable to clear shots failing near the base-line. He also made several errors in judgment at this vital stage, allowing the shuttle to fall well within the court apparently in the hope that it would go. out.

Clark was very strong overhead, but Mackay evened the balance by some magnificent retrieving. It was

never-say-die spirit,

how

bis

ever, which took so much out of Mackay in the end and acted as a boomerang to his hopes.

After Clark had "setted" the foal game, he ran out fairly comfortably. MEN'S DOUBLES

The most entertaining match of the evening was in the doubles, in which F. II. Kwok and G, A. Smith, of St. John's, eliminated F. Tsang and J. A. Chen, of St. Teresa's, in straight games.

In stroke production the Josers were equally as good as the winners. but the big difference between the two pairs was in experience. While Kwok and Smith relied on their placements to win them the points, Tsang and Chen depended on speed, which did not pay them.

Kwok was the outstanding player, 'featuring his game with some fine recoveries and adroit drop shots. Smith, however, gave him splendid support and was in no small measure responsible for the combination's easy passage.

This match Baw several good rallies.

MIXED DOUBLES

Both the mixed doubles ties were one-sided, J. L. Anderson and Miss M. Crimthe beating A. Keown and Miss I. Cunningham, and P. K. Hut and Miss Ullan Khoo defeating A. L. Fisher and Miss M. Ribeiro. Only two

games were needed to decide each match.

her foot whilst she was serving.

Fisher tried hard but was unable to withstand the coniblned attack of Hul and Miss Khao. Miss Ribeiro, uliough she showed a great improve- ment in the second game, never at any time reached her usual League

standard.

I was glad to see the umpire Insisting on the players observing the rules of the game. Once before, in the first Open Championship pro- tramme at the Club de Recreio, Mr. J. L. Anderson, who was umpiring one of the matches, penalbed a player for rushing the net before service was delivered.

many

Too many local players get away with these little faults, due to the teniency of our umpires. I feel sure that these players need only to be

Badminton Results Last Night

The following were the re- sults of matches.played in the Colony Badminton Champlon- ships last evening at Talkoo R.C.:

MEN'S SINGLES

S. W. Clark beat N. A. E. Mackay 15-5, 7-15, 17-14.

MEN'S DOUBLES

G. A. Smith and F. H. Kwok beat F. Tsang and J. A, Chen 15-12, 15-6.

MIXED DOUBLES

J. L. Anderson and Miss M. Griffiths beat A. Keown and Miss. 1. Cunningham 15-1. 15-6.

P. K. Hul and Miss Ulian Khoo (holders) beat A. L Fisher and Miss M. Ribeiro 15-2, 15-10.

8-BALL OVER TO BE TRIED

Recommendations Considered By Cricket Advisers

Me, Eu.Tong-sen, owner of Smiling Tiru, receiving the Governor's Cup from His Excellency Sir Geoftry Northeolo at ilappy Valley yesterday afternoon, (Photo: Mics Cheung).

|‡LETTERS TO THE‡ EDITOR

"Pilgrim" Apologises

Sir-When I reported the Army Large Units Hockey Knock-oul Competition match between the H.K.S.R.A. and the Rajputana Rifles last Friday, I was given to under- stand that the former

were

the

JUDGING FIGHTS IN GERMANY

Rules Strange To British Boxers

In

Although in the main the regula tians covering boxing contests present champions of the Competi-Germany are much about the same

and arordingly referred to Lion,

bein as such,

On looking up my records later, however, I discovered my error. had intended to rectify this in my wacky Hockey Notes on Thursday, Homes for pointing out his mistake. Kumaon Rides.

apologies

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to

the

as those in Great Britain, there are

certain differences.

RUGBY FOOTBALL REQUIRES A DICTATOR!

Former England Captain On Modern Faults

On more than one occasion L. J. Corbett, former captain of England and Bristol, has let himself go on Rugby matters in con- tributions to the press. His latest effort has ovoked a consider- able amount of head-shaking wherever Rugby men are gathered together.

It all arose because at the recent Bristol V Gloucester game--a "blood" match of the west country -only about "£100 was taken at the some turnstiles with a "gato" of 3,500, Ten years ago, the attend-

more ance would have been

like 10,000.

Again, when Bristol played the RAF. only £20 was taken. Bristol £40, 0 had guaranteed the R.A.F. that alter expenses had been paid there was a substantial loss on a fix- ture which used to result in a good | profit.

.

Corbett wants to know what is causing the falling off in

public Interest, about which many of our lending Rugby clubs are deeply.con- cerned.

од

There is the argument that the broadcasting of International games

responsible. Undoubtedly, such days, club gates do suffer, but there is more to it than that.

Is

THE DIEHARD REPLY

"I am no advocate of the discon tinuance of International broadcasts.". writes Corbett, "because I belleve that such a step would rob hundreds of eighty of thousands of people minutes pleasure. And that many listeners, for one reason

the fact

These the British boxer fighting or another, would never be able to over there finds a little embarrassing see a club match makes such a step because he is not used to them. For doubly undesirable,

be a clean one.

London, Feb. 22. The recommendations of the pulled up a couple of times to pay special M.C.C. Commission appointed but nevertheless I thank Lieu instance, the break from a hold must more respect to the laws of the game.to investigate the problems confront Most of these faults are not coming the cricket countles, published milled intentionally; they creep into on December 6, were considered at one's play unconsciously and become a meeting of the Advisory County a habit. It is just as well that some Cricket Committee, which rejected of our oMeints are now taking notice. the proposal for the reduction of the

number of counties,

LEADING AMATEUR GOLFER

Goodman's Bid For

British Title

John Goodman, American amateur champion, has entered for the Briush Amateur Championship which will be played at Troon, Aryshire, in the last week in May.

It recommended the eight-ball over for trial in Arst class cricket during 1939, deelded nut to accept the scheme for. o £20,000 fund for distressed counties, rejected the proposal for the qualification of cricketers, décided to ask the count- les not to over-prepare their grounds, and accepted the recommendation for

THE PILGRIM.

Manager Enters A

New Contract

the scoring of points in champion- "WITHOUT

ship

molches-Reuter Special,"

THE RECOMMENDATIONS The Commission, appointed

last

PARALLEL IN

FOOTBALL"

In

Ben Foord, who landed once or twice on Schmeling with a quick one as he came away from his rival, was cautioned by the relerce, and the spectators obviously did not perceive that Foord's action was due to a mie- understanding.

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"No, the real remedy is to make our country and club matches so en- attractive that the Rugby thusiast will always prefer to sec a game rather than to listen to one. And this is where our legislators can help.

WO don't

"If Rugby football is to continue

"And the reason? Because the master in charge is in a position to bully the youngsters into slicking 10 the letter and spirit of the lawi "Elsewhere, human nature comes into its own; the corrective influence of the games master it emulated only half-heartedly by the average re- force, the complicated rules are not understood by the players, and are therefore not observed, ond, as a con- sequence, the game, both as a geme and as a spectacle, inevitably de- teriorates,

"Rugby football needs a dictator. A man who has the ability and cour- age to face facts and the authority to apply remedies. Given such man the task is simple.

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"yithin five years there would be no more talk of dwindling inter- ect. Thousande more would be playing the game and hundreds of thousands moro would be watch Ing.

"If the game is to thrive in our Rugby strongholds it must be made to match up to the hundred and one other present-day attractions with which it has to compete."

RAW DEAL" FOR FARR ALLEGED

Did Not Deserve To Lose To Braddock

That Tommy Farr got a "red raw

They con, by the simple process On one occasion some time after of altering four or five rules, improve had beca thus reproved Foord the game as a spectacle, out of all was to anxious not to transgress knowledge. Don't tell me I know again that, when the referee had the diehard reply-But broken the two men, he continued want to improve the game as a spec- to keep both gloves down by his tele; Rugby football is a game for side. Schmeling saw the opportuni- the player, not for the spectatori ty thus offered and promptly clouted Rubbish, ane South African with both hands. Foord did not like this and voiced his--resentment- -Immediately--to 4 a came in which all classes of Schmeling and accompanied it with young men take port it is essential deal in being adjudged loser to Jim a heated exchange of punches,

lo cater for the spectator. Our big Braddock is the opinion exoreseed THREE JUDGES DECIDE

clubs, with heavy ground upkeep by Cifford Webb in the Daily Mail They have three Judges round the and other expenses, con continue to after seeing the film of the fight. The picture shows Farr to be a clear ring in Germany as well as the re-exist only if people, lots of people,

winner. ferce inske the ropes. The latter pay money to watch them play.

"Mind you,"

Webb, says

བ་ Major, Frank Buckley, manager of merely controls the flight, but the. What happens if gutes dwindle wouldn't say Tommy fought the best Wolverhampton Wanderers, has en- real decision, apart from a knock-and the big clubs cease to exist? kind of fight. He should have got tered into a new contract with the out, comes from the judges. club which is without parallel If a foul has been committed the Dozens, hundreds of emailer clubs Braddock moving around more on

go with them, and the game dies a hose wellworn 'pins' af

ar his. refereo asks each of the judges lingering death. Or worse, it be "As It turned out, Braddock almost. He has undertaken to act on their they saw it. Even if only one of the cames a game exclusively for the registering delighted surprise al behall for as long as he remains in trio has observed the offence the foul leisured and wealthy.

having been allowed such n stand- the game. The agreement will dis- goes on record.

"It may be argued that Rugbytll journey, danced around like a If the sufferer is in a bad way he football played according to the exist two-year-old in the last couple of appoint two or three clubs who had hoped to persuade him to join them, is allowed to sit for a minute's resting rules is, or can be, a very attrae-

rounds and stung one or two punches year has not only been substanti-neutral corner. Major Buckley's salary of £1,500 and the offender has to stand in alive

game. Admitted. But how often is it played according to the that earned him a sentimental ver- aily raised, but the club has also At the end of the rest allowance rules? Very seldom.

"But all through Farr had been taken out an endowment policy the boxer says whether he feels fit

left-leading his man with any amount which will ensure him several thou- enough to proceed with the fight.

AT THE SCHOOLS defeating the great Bobby Jones in sarids of pounds at the end of

of accuracy, and evading most of the fixed If he does the transgressor loses the the first round of the US. Cham-period.

round, but if the boxer cannot go "There is a great deal of truth in stuff that Braddock put across. It plonship.

When Major Buckley went to on then his opponent is disqualified. the statement made to me by an old wasn't a battle to write home about. Four years later he won the Wolverhampton about ten years ago The minute's rest and the deduc- Rugby enthusiast earlier this season Old man Jim bear-hugged quite a American Open in a field including the club was in debt. It has since tion of the points for the round from at the only place one sees the game bit and the referee's running com- all the famous professionals, In 1931, spent £30,000 in Improving the the boxer who has committed the played to-day in strict accordance mentary of urgings to break is al when he was last in Britain, Good-ground, and accumulated a balance of foul are foreign to British Ideas. in with the rules is on the school play-most ceaseless throughout the ple- man led the American team in the £50,000. At the same time he has the British ring a boxer gets two |ing-field, Waller Cup match against Great fot torpther one of the Onest teams warnings for committing a foul, but Britain to a decisive victory.

n the Lengue.

third offence he is disqualified.

1 March and consisting of Messra. W.

Findlay, R.C.N. Palairet and

R.H. Mallett with Mr. H. D. Bessemer to assist in an advisory enpneity on Anancial questions, recommended:

Reducing the number of first-class counties trom 17 to 15;

Starting and ending the season a Aged 29, and an insurance broker fortnight later; of Omaha, Nebraska, Goodman Is

Establishment of a County Cricket ranked ណ the world's leading Fund to give help to necessitous amateur player.

first-class counties": Throughout their two games against One of a large family of children, Keown

A totally different scheme for ond Miss Cunningham,

Goodman Jnr., began his career as a scoring points, with 12 paints instead Anderson and Miss Grimths were caddie. At the age of 20 he made a of 15 for a win and no points to a nover troubled and salied serenely sensational advent into the game by side losing on the first inaltigs..

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