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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY,

1938. MARCH 30,

LAST YEAR'S TENNIS DOUBLES FINAL RE-ENACTED

RUMJAHNS BEAT

FINCHER

TEDDY

AND W. C. HUNG

BRILLIANT VOLLEYING FEATURES ENCOUNTER

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Last year's doubles final was re-enacted on the stand court of the Hongkong C.C. yesterday afternoon when S.A. and H. D. Rum- jahn defeated E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung in the Colony Tennis Championships; but whereas last year's match was in the final and lasted four sets, yesterday'a was in the fourth round of the tourna- ment and was finished in two.

service

The cousing won by 6-2, 7-5, and 1 Sirdar losing bis, the K.C.C.-C.R.C. were extremely lucky to terminate combination went into a load of 3-1, the match in two sets: three times which was increased to 4-1, on Hung's Fincher and Hung had set point but service. When Hung had failed to win the vital stroke and the again, he and his partner were lead- Rumjahrs then went along to theiring 5-3-a good opportunity for him victory which, however, was not us decisive as the score might suggest.

It was pity that the two cambing- comparatively tions clashed In such early stage of the competition. On their form yesterday, both pairs de- served to enter the semi-finals, and it was bad luck on the part of Finleher and Hung; that they had to meet the penultimate the Rumjahn before round was

The match produced a high stand- ard of play, several splendid rallies Had Fincher not been off-colour, game would have been considerably closer. It would

being seen.

the

be un-

This

to clinch the set, but for the Arst time in the match he failed to hold it. Fincher and Hung were still lending 5-4 when II. D. had service,

and mast proved to be the longest and

Three exciting game of the match. times Fincher and lung had set point aux each time they failed to score the vital point. When tumjahns had anexed the game to the the scores, Fincher again lost his service and Sirdar went on'le finish the game and match.

TSUI WAI-PUI THROUGH

the

Taati Wai-pui, favourite for the fair to say that lung, fought a single-singles title, entered the quarter- handed battle; but at the game time, fuls at the expense of W. Sander, justly be said that Fincher's who obtained only one game in two It could support was not everything it should sets. have been. Ferdy was definitely the weak link and the Rumjahns, the fine tacticians that they are, played upon it,

HUNG SHINES

Almost throughout the match, Hung stood head and shoulders above the other three men on the court. At the net he had no equal, out-volleving even "H.D.", which is high tribute indeed. Is smashing too was in fine order, and he obtained an angle to his overhead shots which none of the

other three could emulate.

White

Hunt

lest only one rervice In the course of the match, Fincher lost four out of five. In fact, Fincher never seemed quite happy during the whole of the encounter.

Notoriously slow starters as a rule. the Rumpahns jumped into the best

and

played form right away tremely steadily throughout. Their of volleying at times was reminiscent their best days and their driving was more accurate than has been the ense for a long while, but their over hend play still remained their weak- est point.

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With both pairs taking the not t the slightest opportunity, some fine witnessed. were volleying duels

advantage to best Hung was seen here often scoring with splendid placements.

HOW GAMES WENT Fincher lost both his services in the first set and the Rumjahos took it with the tors of but two games. The second started on a promising note

Pau Kong, another entry from the C.R.C., also went to the last eight with a victory over a club-mate, F. ii. Kwok,

The most dour struggle of the day was that between Leong Ping-chlu and S. W. Liang, both from the CRC. It was in interesting match!

the escause of

contrast in style. While Leong was strong in his fore- band, Liang was weak; but whereas the former's backhand Was not reliable, the latter's was extremely

Some of the rallies were long but they were always interesting. The match went to three sets, and ended in a win for Leong Ping-chiu. The loser was unlucky with some of his shots which either just failed to clear the tel or went inches outside.

Scores:

OPEN SINGLES

Tsui Wal-pui beat W. Sander 6-1, 6-0.

Paul Kong beat F. H. Kwok 0-2, G-2.

Leong Ping-chiu beat S. W. Liang G-4, 3-0, 6-2.

OPEN DOUBLES

S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn beat E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung 6-2, 7-5.

S. A. and H. D. Rumjali, in play against E. C. Fincher and W. C. Dung in the quarter-flints of the ther They won Colony Tennis Doubles Championship on the Hanghour C. C. stand court yesterday. match by 6-2, 7-5, (Photo: Mee Chicang).

SCRAP CUP BONUSES

New Scale Inciting Players To Turn Ties Into Money

Making

Racket

By Arbiter (Frank M. Carruthers)

The new scale Cup bonuses ought to be strapped.

London, Feb. 23.

To say to a player "There is £16 if you win this match" is simply an incitement to him to turn the ties into a money-making racket in which the spirit of the game is submerged in the Gerceness of the conflict.

I say this deliberately after having been in contact with teams struggling and fighting with a desperation which I have never known before, and I do not believe there is a club who have been engaged in the late stages of the competition who are not conscious of the dangers which have been set up.

It is too late tu protest against the

way

In which clubs embark on their

Cup conquests as a means to make Lawn Tennis

extra money, but this is the first time that the players have been allowed to enter into the competition with the same opportunity of cash gain, and the underlying principle greatest event in the world is being undermined.

of the

It was never intended that the Cup should have any tangible value. is not worth more than £23. The honour of winning it was the prize. Players were happy and content with reaching the the medals they received as symbols of achievement

TO DAY'S PROGRAMME The most interesting match to-day will be the singles tie between W. C. Hung and George Chon in the second round of the singles. The latter is Final.. a promising player, but it is doubtful

for Fincher and Hung. They won whether he has progressed enough to

i

PAID BY RESULTS Now much more is at stake for the

the frat me and after the Rumjalins be any threat to Hung, who is play-players. In addition to any honour had drawn level, Fincher won his very well at the moment. Some they may win, they are invited to service for the first time, and with Ane play is assured.

Mr Whyte-Smith and Mrs. Ng McGowan, champion and runner- up respectively at the annual spring meeting of the Ladies Hection of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club hell at Fanling laat week. In additon to winning the championship, Mira. Whyte-Smith also won the Captain's Cup. (Photo: Ming Yaten).

CHINA'S

BIG DAY AT NICE

Miss Hoahing Beats Mme. Mathicu

By A. Wallis Myers

Grimsby Defeated On Own. Ground

London, Mar, 29. Despite the advantage of playing on their own ground. Grimsby lost to Sunderland to- day in the First Division of the English Football League by two goals to nil-Reuter,

games

to love,

and well for 12 more resolutely Nice, Feb. 19.

Miss Hoahing was equally China cuptured all the limelight seize the chance to go. after the at Nice to-day. First Kho Sin Kie firm and resourceful and, after sav money, and it is not surprising that entered the final of the men's singles ing another match-ball she forged they have accepted It.

by a conclusive victory over Robert ahead and won her final game (the

teh 24th of the set) son; then after marathon match The footballer, in fact, has been

finish the match. put in much the same position as the of two hours, litle Gern Hoahing, Mathieu driving out in despair boxer, paid by readis and induced whose home is at Twickenham, as- to make the some calls on his com-tonished herself. parents and crowd bative physical forces. And football by defeating Mme. Mathieu, holder of the South of France champion- a game, not a 9ght.

I have not magulfed the position ship. nor its dangers.

Mine. to

MISS HOAHING WINS AGAIN Nice, Feb. 20. Miss Hoating entered the final Hitherto Mme. Mathieu had been to-day, defeating Miss Valerie Scott,

after 6-3. Reacting

yes- a ruthless conqueror of all young | 8--6,

the Riviera including terday, the Chinese girl opened un- players on

steadily and Miss Scott's clover: Senorita Lizona.

The Chinese giri, in her 17th year, angled volleys carried her to 5-1.

6-4, -0, 13-11. This Wis won

The English girl then made a se

As Hobbis, the Charlton forward, iny on the stretcher waiting to be taken to hospital with a broken test, it was remarked, in an attempt to cheer him, "Never mind, Harold, you are still on the bonus." At that time | Mme. Mathieu's first hard singles quence of errors and Miss Heating Charlton were beating Aston Villa, match this year. She has recently won five successive games, subce- recovered from jaundice. Even sequently controlling the match by

Mathieu was the neme of dipping drives. steadiness and determination until Miss Wheeler won the other semi- Miss Hoaning, by ubiquitous court anal.

F.A. RESPONSIBILITY

Can there be any doubt from the remark, though it was made light- heartedly, that the bonus is the player's obsession?

Mme.

It was the first time the

covering and extraordinary preci-, beating Mile. Welvers, G-4, sion, virtually drained her stamina. American had shown her home form

I would, however, make it clear 1 The Chinese girl, by playing mixed and it was Mile. Weivers Arst re-

doubles with hard-hitting men dur-verse in feur tournaments. do not imply play in the game at

Elmer beat Mecieln to challenge Highbury was in any way unfairing the winter, has gained pace on

What is the position of the Foot-her service and drive and although Kho Sin Kle for the men's title to- ball Association in the matter? I still tentative overhead, owing

to

morrow.

FRENCH TITLE FOR MISS SAUNDERS

is their competition, but they did not small stature, offers no loophole in institute the bonus system. They her defence.

have always said "The finances of the clubs and the game are no con-

BEAUTIFUL FOOTWORK

She was particularly adroit in

Parls, Feb. 20. Miss Jean Saunders (Great Bri- the League) must settle these for drop-shots. Her beautiful footwork tain) and K. Schroeder (Sweden) themselves"

cern of ours. The clubs (meaning anticipating Mine. Mailleu's many

alded 'the

But it is their responsibility to see the Freneslent reply. In handling i won the French covered couris mix-

nothing shall happen to injure showed drainpion's drives

thal

the competition.

to

aheed doubles tities here to-day, bealing not attempting Mille. Barbier nod J. Lesueur

I think, loo, that the League clubs, but racing back to renew (France) by 6-0, 6-3 in the final.

driving rally. The third set had In the final of the women's doubles will be bound to review the position, crisen for both; it was the stub-Miss Saunders and Mile. Barbier lost for there has never been a season bornest bout ever seen at Nice.

to Miles. Pannetler and Lebailly, 6-1, Mine. Mathieu fed 5-4 and had when their own matches have been

1-0, 0-4.

so plainly subordinated in the Cup-three match-balls on Miss Hothing's

There was a surprise in the final of

iles througit, the attitude of the service. Each time by cool, gallant the men's singles when Y. Petro, the retrieving the Chinese girl forced back-hand

AL error.

phyers towards them.

I men are to get three times as much from a Cup-tle as a League mutch nothing else is to be expected.

young French player, beat Schroeder, 6-6 Mme. favourite for the title, by 9-7, 7-5, Mathieu, apparently exhausted, | 3-0, 8-8.~~Reuter, served two double-faults, giving Miss

Hoahing the lead.

ARMY BOXING

F. A. NEARS 75th BIRTHDAY

The Football Association will be 75 years okl on October 26, and although it is not intended to eclebrate the three-quarter centenary until October 31. members are already talking over plans for the form it will take.

One thing is certain; they are go- ing to hold a banquet which will equal, if it dues not cellpse, the stili green memory of the Jublice dinner held in 1913,

Wherever two or three members of the PA. are gathered together, Ideas are suggested for the birthday party, One idea-as yet quite un- official is a match between Great Britain and the Rest of Europe: a composite team from the four home

Islington Corinthians Back Again

countries playing on international Meeting South China

side of French, Czecha, Hungarians, Germans, Austrians, Dutch, Belgians, Scandinavians.

The Football Association, although it has passed its "three score years and ten," is still growing.

ROMANS KNEW IT

This Afternoon

After spending three weeks in Manila, the Islington Corinthians, the amaleur English football touring team returned to Hongkong this morning by the Empress of Japan.

Playing on March 20 against an The game which has ramifed ali over Europe and is gaining ground All-Manila eleven, led by Alex rapidly in America was only first Boisserie, former Shanghai and Inter- formalised in 1863 in the

Free- masons' Tavern, Great Queen Street. port star, the Islington Corinthians were beaten by three goals to uil There were few organisations at

5, that

"christening"

soccer their first defeat since January when which has a tradition that extends when they lost to a Burma XI by a back to Romane-first gained goal to nii.

officlats an

The Islington will appear again

There were only a handful of clubs present in 1883-the few who liked this afternoon in a return exhibition the "dribbling" game as opposed to match against the South China A.A.. the "handling" gume,

Even so late as 1890, a great match / whom they beat in the first encoun- and ter by 1-0. The game will be played would draw between 20,000

30,000 people. And now an ordinary at Caroline III, starting at 5.15 p.m. on the The tourists will sall League match can attract twice as many, and the record crowd for a Empress of Japan on Friday, April 1, match in Great Britain is 149,547. for Honolulu. From there they will What wonder that the F.A. is to go to the United States and Canada have a really big birthday party?

before returning to England.

BADMINTON

TRIPLE PLAY-OFF

Chinese "y" To Meet University

This Evening

With three teams tied in top place, a triple play-off is now necessary to decide the championship of the "A" Division Badminton League.

A match will be played against Shanghai en route. The Shanghai F.A. is now busy making prepara- tions for the visit and trinis are best team being held to pleit the avaliable,

PLENTY OF ROOM AVAILABLE AT CAROLINE HILL

We have been asked to point out that the pubile need not be afraid of falling to secure scats at Caroline

111 this aftermon for

the return football match between the Islington Corinthians, and South China Athletic Association.

There is plenty of room avullable,

This evening at Taikoo R.C., the University and the Chinese Y.M.C.A. and the seats are being offered

the attractive prices of $1.50 and $1. will participate in the first match.

AL

In the two matches played between It is hoped that the football-loving the two teams in the League, euch|public of the Colony will turn out court, the full force to give the Corinthians Chinese "y" by 6-3 and the under-rousing farewell.

won once on its

graduates by B-1,

own

The tourists arrived from Manila suffering

The University would appear to this morning, several

have the more well-balanced side,

re-

and in P. K. Iul and K. L. Yong from the effects of a rough passage, a pair fully capable of initing three and others from minor injuries times. Furthermore the Chinese ceived while in "Y" have a weak third pair.

On the whole a victory for the undergraduates is indleated.

Mania. However,

1 is expected the Corinthians will be

able to turn out a very powerful combination this afternoon.

Inscrutable to ever Mian Hoabing reached 40-15. Two match-balls und STEEL, COULSON serving to her distracted opponent

the fruit was there to pluck, but ap- The Ariny Novices Individuni DANCE ARRANGED .. parently seare-conscious for the firstBoxing Finals which are to be held at ilme Miss Hothing threw nway 17 Murray Darracks an Thursday, The annual Steel, Coulson Miards great chance by serving a double- March 31, will now begin at 9 pan. nervously mistiming and not at a p.m. na previously -

0. Parsons, of ILMB. Suffolks, and Snooker League dance will be fault and

vertised.. There will also be several

SMILE OF VICTORY-C. P. beld in the China Fleet Theatre on drive. Wednesday, April @, from 8.30 p.m. This unexpecled reprieve rave exhibition bouts during the evening. winning the annual Kowloon Maration Yesterday in 35 mins, 13 seca. made for Thin course was over a distance of approximately 6 miles. There were to 1 nm. Admission will be by in- Mme, Mathieu new heart and energy. A charge of $1 will be

She returned to fight and played admission.

32 starters. vitation only.

(Photo: Staff Photographer).'

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