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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1938,

MAGNIFICENT TENNIS IN COLONY CHAMPIONSHIPS

TSUI YUN-PUI AND RUMJAHN CLASH AGAIN

SEMI-FINAL TIE CALLED IN POOR VISIBILITY

(By "Abe")

Though the scores of 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, 8-8 may give an inkling of the dourness of the struggle, bare figures cannot by any means tell the full story of the many dramatic turns in the replay of the match between H. D, Rumjahn, the holder, and Tsui Yun-pui in the semi-final round of the Colony Tennis Singles Championship.

Having met once before with no decision being reached, the two con- testants commenced their struggle yesterday fully a quarter of an hour earlier; but despite this, they could no! bring it to an end and the match had to be abandoned on

once more.

It was perhaps unlucky for Tsul the tie was stopped at such a time,

bad

Doubles Semi-Final

This Afternoon This afternoon, the Rumjahr cousins will meet Luk Ding- cheung and Wong Shiu-wing

in

the semi-finals of the Colony Tennis Doubles Cham- pionship on the stand-court of the Hongkong C.C. The match will commence at 4.30 p.m.

he could not possibly have lost with the scores as they stood; for even rusuming that he lost the fourth set, there was certainly not enough time for them to Bnish Anal one. But then the light was very indeed when the closure was applied, and were it not for the fact that Tul was leading by two sets to one, one feels sure that the umpire have called off the match at least two second rate. Scoring points almost games earlier.

at will, he went on his way relent- Personally

I found it extremely lessly with perfect scoring shots, the difficult to follow the flight of the most potent of which ball in the last few games. From court backhand drive taken early on where I was sitting, in the right-hand the bounce which corner of the stand. I had the neon-over the net into his opponent's fore- dipped quickly light sign, "Austin Car," winking at court.

would!

me during the last quarter of an hour.]

was a cross-

But when hard-pressed, lie was

In fact, I was very surprised that the not to confident. And when made Kame was not called at 7-7 in the to fourth set.

strokes did not

his run, work so rhythmically.

Yet withat

WHO WOULD HAVE WON?

he remained infinitely the better stroke-player. Even his overhead Had the match dragged on to a

shots, which had failed him so often thisli, i would have been diffleult' in the past, were male at

a speed to imagine Tsul on the losing end. while often balled Rumjahn Having had considerably less running!

Tsui showed his greatest improve-

to do, he finished the fresher of the inent in this phase" of The game. two. At least, he was not showing Admittedly some of the lobe sent up signs of distress wherens Rumjohn by Rumjaha were short, but many was palpably "blowing," For this had a sutlicient length to bother a reason, as I said earlier, it

better Was

overhead player than he; yet perhaps unfortunate for him that thee was able to angle them out of Hight was so bad.

Rumjalin's reach. Nevertheless, one could not help Rumjahn was at his best in the but admire the splendid fighting opening sel when, with a series of qualities shown by the title-holder brilliant drives on both wings, he who, played almost to a stand-still unsettled.

opponent. He was never able to recapture this opening furthermore, with no hope winning the match, resisted every burst

at any other stage of the er- encounter, how

however,

and,

of

inch of the way and by sheer deter- mination thwarted the hopes of his young opponent. It was a rearguard action fully worthy of the reputation which he has already earned in the realms of local tennis.

Were The Interport Selectors To Blame?

KE

As in

1. D. Rumfahn, the Colony grass-court tennis champton, had another titanic struggle with Taul Yun-pui in the semi-finals of the singles championship on the Hongkong C.C. court yesterday. thele frst meeting, the encounter could not be finished. This time, Tul was leading by two sets to one with the scores deadlocked si 6-8 in the fourth set. Rujahn here seen in aution,

Cricketers

Welcomed

To England

Greeted By A Huge Crowd

London, Apr. 20. The Australian Test cricketers ar- rived at Waterloo Station to-day at

S p.m.

thousands of cricket enthusiasts who Barriers of mounted police subdued had gathered to meet the visitors, Only privileged ones were allowed on

Though an occasional "ace" was Neither of the contestants could turn scored, service was merely steady. it into a weapon of attack, but there were certainly not more than three double-faulls in the course of the 49 the platform. exception of

games played,

•

The tourists were welcomed by Lord Hawke, Sir Pelham (Plum) Warner and others.

Actually, with the the first set, Rumjahn was completely outplayed by a man who, after o shaky start, brought off a series of

TITANIC STRUGGLE plorious shots for outright winners After pulling up from 1-5 in the which

would have taken the heart third set to 5-5, and then only to ruk less dour player. Tuding lose the next two games, perhaps Cricket Club, Lord

On behalf of the Marylebone on the food-tide of victory, so

Hawke rected to even a hardy warrior like Rumjahn Don Bradhum, the Australian captain, speak, Tsui swept everything before him to win nine games in a row, and might be forgiven for giving up the "Welcome, lule boy! How are the ghost, especially as Tsu went on to pulled up from 1-3 down in the fead by 3-1 in the fourth set. But second set to lead by 4-0 in the third, POINTS AT WILL During this period, he succeeded in making Rumfahn appear positively

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At

ANOTHER BIG RACE GOES TO AMERICA

CIVILIANS HOLD UP MACAO XI

Pyara Singh Excels In Forward Line

(By The Pilgrim")

Playing spirited if not notably scientific hockey, the Civilians provided a surprise on Monday on the Navy ground when they deservedly held Macao to a 1-1 draw in a fast and keen game, which pro al very interesting to the spectators.

The visitors were attacking in the early stages and during the first breakaway in a nice move down the centre, Alex Airosa found the net with a brilliant rising shot which left Ramzan standing,

Seven minutes later, following a clever move on the left flank, Albert Alrosa found his mark but the goal was disallowed for off-site. The same player again gave the . Hong- kong supporters, # stare when he only just missed the 'upright by Inches.

The Hongkong attack fought back desperately and the nearest üpproach to a goal came when Pyara Singli broke through, but his shot was saved by Almada in great style.

CHANCE MISSED

The Pilgrim" Thinks Wrong Nominations Cost Us The Game Lots Of Men Apparently

Not Even Considered

(By "The Pilgrim"}

Now that Hongkong has lost the Hockey Interpart to Macao, it would be very easy to say "I told you so!" But though I fully realise that that would not be the wisest thing to say at the present moment, yet I cannot refrain from remarking that Hongkong's defeat was not a great surprise to me.

If there are those who feel that I am perhaps being wise after the event, I refer them to my weekly notes in which I have attempted to help the Selection Committee in my small way by maiding suggestions. Far be it from me to set up as a high authority; but I feel that I have seen as much hockey in the Colony this season

as any one else and bad hoped that my notes might have contained something of use to the Selectors,

What I have to say regarding the Interport selections feelings of some people but I us-

may hurt sure them that my criticisms are not made in a carping spirit.

the

inve Us

Luertes Costa, the Macao captain.

First of all, however, let me con- who was playing his usual brilliant gratulate Macao for their splendid game at left half, sent A. Angelo achievement. The visitors away but the diminutive left-winger established a record by beating lifted the ball well over the Hougtwice on Hongkong soil. They have kong goal-mouth with a terrific thus avenged the defeat which they drive. This

last experienced in Macao last season.

was Mocao's chance, for in the remaining ten minutes the

NO TEAM WORK away with Hallons kept pegging W. A. Reed and Malik, who

Individually the Hongkong players formed an excellent were as good as Mneau, but as a team intermediate trio. feeding their for-they were completely outclassed. I wards with accurate passes. The hope the Selectors have learned their who scored the winning goal in the Amilcar Angelo, Macao's left wing. visitors, however, kept

kept their goal in- lesson. They should know by now-- Interpori. tact up to the interval.

and some of them have been in the

half

correr

was

awarded

The Civilians opened the second Colony long enough to know--that a were so important to the Selectors, London, Apr. 20. - Ensom

with a sustained attack and team with a superior understanding why were good and tried men left lo-day. another bi Pyara Singh had the misfortune to and better team work is more likely out? race went to America when

Apart from the Army Afrs. be pulled up when he had beaten to beat Macao thon eleven brition, Navy, there are about ten civilian Chester Beatty's Pigskin, starting the Macao defence (a bad decision individuals unused to one another's clubs in the Colony, yet the Selec- six to one favourite, won the City by the umpire when the advantage type of play. and Suburban Handicap after a rule should have been applied). A

tors failed to make a good selection. thrilling race, beating Mr. William short

Prior to the Interport, the Hong-

The Police, one of only two teams Murray's Terror, a 20-1 starter, by a Pyara Singh equalised from the re- as a side. Unnecessary trialscher Rajputona Hifles were the other

and kong team had never played together to defeat Macao this season-the head with Mr. H. R. Mosenthal's suitant bit. Lady of Shatot a length and a half

trials were never considered; not a single behind in third place.

player from this team was given trial. Why?

from three of Players the best civilian teams were not re- presented in the Interport team, and yet five were included in the Civi- lians' team which defeated the Ser- vices this season.

Eighteen horses started, Pigskin was a one-time champion of the Egypilan race-courses and carried three pounds overweight in

order to allow Cliff Richards to ride. Peter Maher, who yesterday rode Irish Stew to victory in the Great Metropolitan Stakes, to-day rode Terror, thus narrowly missing a great "double."--Reuter.

HOME SOCCER RESULTS

London, Apr. 20. The following are the results of vital tenth gane, however, and the ball League to-day:

matches played in the Scottish Foot fight began afresh after Tsui had Morton squared the games to 5-5. Once St. Johnstone

1 Queen's Park again, Rumjahn plodded on to a 6-5

4 Ayr U. lead, and once more he was pulled

SECOND DIVISION back. The standard of play nowSt. Bernards

Albion

was not

that high as the earlier games, but the excitement

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was more intense, and every point

was therefore vesied with a special importance. Tsui then went ahend at 7-8, but Rumjahn caught up. Rumjahn again led 8-7: Tsui again drew level.

The players were getting into posi- tion again for the next game when, to the rellef of most of the spectaturs, the umpire, Mr. A. W. Grimmitt, called 4 halt owing lo the tremely poor light.

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Even the most out-and-out sup- porter of the Chinese must have had a sneaking admiration for the plucky Rumjahn. I, for one, was gind, that no decision was reached. Such n gallant display as his deserved u greater reward than to lose in such poor visiblilty.

All in all, it was a memorable game and one which reflects great credit on the current Colony Championships, One looks forward to the next meet- ing of these two great rivals,

Both teams were attacking des perately in turn, more so the Civi- Hons Dans near the end; but they were unable to penetrate the stout Macao defence in which A. Airose, Costa, Rosario and Laminert were out- standing.

The visitors' attack, with Ramalho, A. Airosa ever in the limelight, worked with and A. Angelo great smoothness and understanding. PYARA SINGH SHINES The end came. with honours easy, a result which by no means

flattered the Civilians. Pyara Singh, at cen- tre

forward, played magnificently and stood out well above the others. With splendid stickwork he kept the ball on the ground and made

G.

openings for his colleagues S. A..

Fowler, at inside right, Fowler, on the right wing, were also seen in some excellent movements. J. Gonsalves and E. V. Reed were a hesitated in making a tackle, very grand pair of backs and never often holding the opposing wings. Ramzan in goal gave a cool display. The Civilians put up a better show- Ing than the Interporters did the previous day.

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-Reuter.

Czecho-Slovakia played West Ham in

VISITORS DEFEATED a friendly match to-day and were

London, Apr. 20. defeated by three goals to twa.-

The visiting Kladno

team from Reuter,

That Interport Trophy

Offer Should Not Have

Been Declined

(By "The Pilgrim")

I read with interest that an offer of a trophy for competition was made by Mr. A. B. Labarinho, Consul-Generat for Portugal, at the Interport dinner last Monday, and declined by the Chairman, Comdr. 'G, H. Bowerman who took the chair In the absence of the Presklent, Mr.

A. A. Band,

The Chairman sold the main áânjare professionals?

of the H.K.H.A. was to produce a Several British colonies to my game that was clean and One und knowledge do compete for trophies hind the real spirit of hockey in it. and have received permission from Hockey was an amateur game and the Home Association which is the there was no question of pro-parent body, to compete for such fessionalism in the way of competing trophies. The Home Association for troplites.

does not encourage the playing for

HOW GAMES WENT

Play commenced In threatening weather. Heavy clouds rolled over- head giving a hint of rain, and the I would like to point out to Comdr. trophies but the H.K.HA. hat, I am light was poor. But the black clouds Bowerman at the game could still right in saying, made no attempt lo passed and visibility got no worse remain an amateur game even if n obtain permission. A trophy has during the next hour.

trophy was played for, Several

ral been mentioned for competition be- Taul started shaklly. Taking A games in this Colony such as Tems, fore this, but no trophy has

been Iead of 40-love on service, he allowed Cricket, Boxing and Football are offered before this one so generously himself to be caught up and he lost amateur games and yet trophies are and sportingly made by the the game. Rumjahn then held his offered for competition. Profession Portuguese Consul. own service to lead 2-0. Rumjohn alism only creeps into the game In my opinion Comdr. Bowerman later led 1-2 but Taul got on level when money is offered and players has taken a step in the wrong direc- terms at 5-5 before losing the next accept this payment for their tion in declining the offer, Has he two games for the set.

services,

the authority to decline such on offer After Rumjahn had gone ahead to 3-1 in the second set, Taul started his trophies and several of its members or its Council? This is

The Army in HK plays for without the consent of the HKMA. great offensive which won for him who have just completed the Large Important point and should bo nine

games in a row. Though Rum-Units Tournament which has a brought before the HK.H.A. Jahn levelled up at 5-5 after being trophy attached to th were also: I hope I have in no way hurt 4-0 down, he was unable to prevent represented in the team against Comdr. Bowerman's feelings but i Taul from annexing the set after 12 Macao, The Army is affiliated to the also have the interests of the H.K. games. The fifth set has already H.K.H.A. and does Comdr. Bower- H.A. at heart, and I would like to been described.

man mean to my that those members see the matter cleared up.

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very

insisted

upon and if these

Whether the Selectors were blind to this fact or whether they just did' not take the trouble is a mystery to

me.

WERE THESE CONSIDERED?.. Where were pur well-known players such as Sawal Khan, Divett, Telok Singh, Blekford, Khuda Bux, Land, N. Waitley, Parker, Brown, Mehar Singh, E. L. Gosano, Marques, T. Alves, cic.? They were probably

Why? not considered.

I will not harp on

on what the Selec- tors did to some players during the trials. The

least said about men being called upon to fill unaccus- tomed positions the

better.

But I do say that if the work of the Selection Committee,, appointed by members of the Council to pick the Colony XI, was worth doing at all, it was worth doing well. And Geoffrey Lammert, who shone at particularly impressed by their no- one, cannot say I have been left back for Macao.

minations.

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