THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1938.
MRS. MOODY AND MISS JACOBS TO CLASH AGAIN FOURTH MEETING
IN FINAL TIE Special Sweep For Macao Races On Sunday
AT WIMBLEDON
ENGLISHMEN ELIMINATED FROM DOUBLES TOURNEY
Having met thrice in the women's final at Wimbledon-in 1929, 1932 and 1935-Mrs. Helen Wills Moody and Miss Helen Jacobs, both of California, will clash again in the 1938 final. Yesterday they won their semi-final matches, the former beating Madame Sperling of Denmark and the latter overcoming Miss Alice Marble, of the United States.
Mrs. Moody was successful in all three previous encounters in the Wimbledon Anal against Miss Jacobs, The last time they met, in 1935, Mrs. Moody was all but beaten; but she made a remarkable recovery from 5-2, behind and won the match by 6-2, 3-6, 7-5,
It took Mra, Moody all her time to beat Madame Sperling yesterday, the final scores Ixlog 12-10, 6-4,
The Dane revealed remarkable retrievi
ving
powere, and
and returned some of Mrs. Moody's boat ahots with ease. The ralfies were very long, and once the bali
crossed the net 28 times when Mrs. Moody, had ret-point while lead- ing 8-7 in the first set, which lasted 75 minutes.
Maku's uncanny anticipation at the net.
There was a slight fuss when the umpire called "let" after Hughes had been "need" on service. The Ameri-
cans went up to the umpire and pro-· tested. and when the ofelni refused to concede their point, Budge drove the next ball out of court, giving the Britons a lead of 8-7 in the third set.
Kukuljevle and Pallada. of Yugoslavia, entered the semi-final round by beating another pair, Sturgeon and C. R. D. Tuckett English in straight sets, 0-3, 10-8, 6-4.
"ANGLO-ARGENTINIAN WIN
A great Anglo-Argentinian win was sored by Russell, of Argentine, and Miss Fred James of England, in the quarter-floods of the mixed douzbabes,
Christian Boushes.
Madnine Sperling herself had two set-point when leading 10-0, but she missed her chance. In the They beat set. Mudame Sperling fod 4-3, but she falled to win another game, and the American former champion went out in the tenth.
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MISS MARBLE BEATEN Miss Helen Jacobs confounded the Wimbledon officials, who did "sred" her by beating Miss Alee Marble by 8-4, 0-4 in the other set- Anal.
Miss Jacobs, who strained her right shoulder just before the Wightman Cup contest, was in fine form yester- day. She steadily slowed down Miss Marble's
drives and retaliated by
Miss Helen Jacobs she confounded the officials,
sending over some clever drop shots. She is the drst unseeded player to reach the Wimbledon final, in which she will appear for the sixth time. She won the title in 1030 when she defeated Madame Sperling.
MEN'S DOUBLES
France, and Miss Nancy Wynne, of Australia, the 4th "seeded" pair, by
-2, 7-9, 6-k.
round of the tourna ment, ind
Henner Henkel (Germany) Mrs Sarah Paltrey Fabyan (America) chiminated J. OHIT (Eng- Lind) and Mis. Heine Milier (South Africa by 7-5, 5-7, 6-2.
STRENGTH TO STRENGTH Miss Gem Honhing, the Chinese girl, has won two more matches in the Ladies Plate.
In the fourth round, she defeated Miss P. L. F. Thomson 6-0, 6-3, and in the quarter-final she accounted for Miss N. B. Brown 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
Results and description were cubied by Reuter
Mrs Helen Wills Moody, attempting to win her eighth title at Wimble- don, entered the final yesterday by defeating Madame Sperling, of Den- mark, after two hard-fought seis ho will now meet her old rival, Miss Helen Jacobs, whom she has beaten three times in the final at Wimble- dun.
Comprehensive Review Of The First Half Of Local Racing Season
(By "Captain Foster")
The salient feature among the old China Ponics during the first half of the racing season was the defeat of that invincible bay gelding, Liberty Bay, owned by Mr. L. Dunbar, who met his Waterloo" in Silkylight, belonging to Mr. Eric Moller of Shanghai, at the Annual Carnival. I am sure the result must have astounded quite a number of racing experts, and in less than two months we had another surprise packet when Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Desert Chief The following were the results of the Hongkong Derby and the Champions Stakes in grand style.
turned the tables on Silkylight, who had annexed the Maiden Stakes, matches played yesterday:
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS
WOMEN'S SINGLES
(SEMI-FINALS)
Liberty Bay started his racing parcer in 1932 and he has earned to
Mrs. Belen Wills Moody (America)date an agregule of $39,148 includ-
beat Madame
12-10, 6-4.
Miss Helen Jacobs (America) Miss Alice Marble (America) G-4.
the
Sperling (Denmark)ing the 1932 Blus Riband. the Hong-
heat sh
kong St. Leger. the Champions Stukes,
Challenge Cup, St. 6-1. Andrew's Cup and many other im- portant classies. All his victories were won by many lengths in easy fashion and it may not be known Make that Liberty Bay gave 18 "OCTA-
and
chair" rkles to Mr. L. G. Frost who, it will be remembered. WOS our 1 champion jockey for many seasons, interesting to relate that Mr.
(who had two wins) had the sutisfaction to pilot the first winning mount while Mr. "Buffy" Maltland from the north was
MENS DOUBLES (SEMI-FINALS) Don Budge and
Gene (America) beat G. P. Hughes F. II. D. Wide_0-2, 6-4, 12-10.
QUARTER-FINALS Kukuljevic and Pallada (Yugosla- via) beat Sturgeon
(England) (1-3, 10-8, 6-4.
and
MIXER DOUBLES
(QUARTER-FINALS)
Henner enkel
Tuckeit is, how
(Germany)
and
after a
Dead Heat
Short Hend
A Hend
A Neck
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A length
12 Lengths
2
(10
221
21/2
do
3
du
4
#
do
Many Lengths Walk Over
It will be seen from
out the
Eight-Ball Over In Game At Hankow
Hankow, June 26.
An eight-ball over was in- troduced in a match between the British Navy and Hankow, here to-day when the Navy just managed to defeat tho home team.
This is believed to be the first occasion on which an eight-ball over has been used since cricket was first played in China.-Reuter.
Filipino Club Defeated At Table Tennis
PONIES REST UNTIL SEPTEMBER AFTER
THIS MEETING
Main Event Likely To Prove Best Of The Afternoon
(By "Captain Foster")
Those who are spending the week-end at Macao should not fail calling round at Areia Preta on Sunday where a capital pro- gramme of seven interesting events will be staged under the aus- pices of the Macao Jockey Club, which will have no more flat racing until September.
The June Race Meeting, held a, ten races, With the good 'uns fortnight ngo, was a huge success in out of the road, I fancy Rothe- every respect and the fields on the say Bay and Merry Fatty. Gold whole were exceedingly good. The Clouse is a troublesome nag to ride biggest was in the Monte Handicap and it would be advisable to leave (first section)
six furlongs him alone. I am afraid Shih Yin when eleven class China ponics Grand has seen his best days and
Double
should he turn up ahead of the pnek, I will be the first to raise my hat.
faced the
Last night, the Filipino Club, King's ent
over
slacter
and
MONGOLIAN CAT SEEMS GOOD
ส tipped by the writer Parks, entertained seven members of
home first. However, very the stuff of the Asiatic Petroleum the
entries have been received for Company to
Turf Handicap for "E" class friendly ping-pong contest which ended in a win of 8-1 ponies to be contested over Ave fur-
longs on for the A.P.C. players.
Sunday and the official handicapper has assigned 11 to the
After his fine performance in the Among the winners' representatives frst section and 14 to the second. was Pun Sal-long, the Colony cham- A special doilar cash sweep la be- Kau Siae Handicap run on June be18, Mongolian Cat is a dead cer- plon, who won his two games withouting "George Potts' Memorial Citainty for the Race Course Handicap
conducted on the main event, Cup" H. Rozario, who is considered one over a mile confined to subscription and National Triumph should follow
effort although he was pitted against
of the Club's most accomplished ex ponents of the game.
the
ponies
over six furlongs and African Cat of the Macao Jockey Club.
ub. in the rear. The cup inust be won twice in suc- cession and Victory Life, who has
The Club's only point came from scored the first leg, is definitely start- DOUBLE CHANCE
G. A. Rozario, a young and excep- Ing to defend the title. Shanghal tonally good player. Although the 4, the pride of Macao, hus not been other members of this team lost their entered and he is still on the walk- Pames they put up a creditable dis-Ing-list. play against players of a very high
rade.
The following were the players. Filipino Club: H. R. Paulino, H. Rozario, G. A. Rozario, A. Azedo; Gonzalez, and N. Burretto.
GRAND STAND HANDICAP
TO CARRY EXTRA LEAD
By virtue of his fine win at the last meeting. Double Chance holds
The curtain-raiser will be the the post of honour in the Turf A.P.C. Pun Sai-fong, Ll man-wai. Grand Stand Handicap for Macao Handicap (first section) for "E" C. M. Xavier, Kan King-chuen, P. C. subscription ponies over five fur-class raters over five furlongs and it Lok, J. J. Remedios and Wong lu-longs and jt is to be riddden looks that anything may happen.
by Jockeys who have not
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the above
Nancyful outings that Liberty Bay Thonding TAKE MONEY
Donald Budge and Gene Mako, the Coyne (Australia and Miss Thelma the great warrior was not seen in mancy won by all the old China nogs,
Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan (America) the jockey for Liberty Bay's last
' analysts that 84 races representing beat J, Olli (England) and Mrs success. Mr. Proulx had two easy 04.12 were won from the beating Heine Miller (South Africa) 7-5, 5-7, wins on this wonderful steed, but the of one and a half lengths and under, 0-2.
present stable jockey, Mr. D. Black, and the balance (35.88%) was from Russell (Argentine) and Miss Freda has had only one joy ride, It was, volumes for the official in charge of two leaghs upwards. Thils spoke James (England) beat Christian
of 24 sequence Boussus (France) and Miss
the poundage. Wynne (Australia) 6-2, 7-0, 0-4. went under to Skylight and the
Ronald
Shayes and Miss Jean pony did not weigh out again after It is not possible in a limited space Saunders (England) beat Jacques this defeat. It will be recalled that to enumerate a complete list of stake Brugnon (France)
1-6, 6-1, 7-5.
action during the whole of last year but as a matter of news, the follow- American holders of the men's
LADIES' PLATE
on account of his fore-legs being ins undermentioned ponics have doubles, entered the final by beating Miss Gem_Honhing (China) beat bandaged and no doubt the "lay off corned $1,000 and over. the English pair, G. P. Hughes and Miss P. L. F. Thomson (England) was in certain measure responsible Bistre F. H. D. Wilde by 6-2, 6-4, 12-10. G-0, 0-3 in the fourth round; and for an unsuccessful comeback.
The American victory was due to beat Miss N. B. Brown (England) However, Liberty
berty Bay is the pre-Boone Bay Budge'a devastating service and 0-2, 5-7, 6-2 in the quarter-finals...sent holder of three
Commencement Bay turf
records, Election Time namely, the champion course of 1 Gladiator mlica in 2.24 ridden by Mr. Hill, the Gold Coin
distance of 11⁄2 miles is king's Warden
Honeymoon Eve 3/5 piloted by Mr. Proulx and St. Leger route of 13 miles in 3.32.4/5 stacred by Mr.
Frost. As
COUNTY CRICKET GAMES FINISH IN TWO DAYS
London, June 30.
the
Bear Claw
Liberty Bay has been classified in the Laughing Buddho new list, it safe to assume that he Laughing Girl will be donning the colours of Mr. New Star
Liberty Day Dunbar after the recess and it is to Oak ay he hoped that he will make amends. Patentafe
QUALITY IMPROVES
Red Feather The absence of quantity in the open griffins' events was fully com-
Rob Roy fine incrense in Hose Evelyn Surrey scored 300 (Fishlock 185) Pensated for by a
quality. At the Annual Carnival the Beenie Vlow
The Australian cricket tourists con- and Oxford replied with 377 (Walfelds for the Arst two days were all cluded their match with Derbyshilгo ford 114, Watts six for 60). to-day, winning by an lunings and ESSEX v. GLOUCESTER
At Brentwood, Essex
234 runs.
defeated
that could be desired, but after
tor that it dwindled down and Cameronian had a
a walk-over in the American
53,000
1,030 (ptus Garrison
Cup) 2,026 1,450
1328
2.000
1200
300 (not including tho value ut Challenge Cub worth 100 Guineas)
Cupl
1.100
1.000
1,750
2,220
.2,100
1,000 (plus Ladies
Purac}
2,525 (plus Chater
1,100 (plus Jockey
Soldier of Honour 1,550 Wild Life
1000
1,100 $37,085
2,100 (plus Navy
Cup)
Cup)
In reply to Derbyshire's score of Gloucester by an innings and 40 runs. Club Cup. However, the best four 151 (Worthington 67, F. A. Ward. 5 Gloucester ware all out for 03 runs out
The above 21 ponies' drew a total for 15), Austraila made 441 for four in their first innings, Nichols taking youngsters of this season are Carner- sum of $37,805 from the coffer of the wickets before declaring. W. A. six for 24, and 173 in the second, and Silkylight and nil of them are he bends the list, King's
ontan Confusion Bay, Desert Chief Hongkong Jockey Club. Although Brown, who hit up 200 not out in the Nichols this time sending back five in the "A" class. The inclusion of seemed to be on the wane after the Warden Second Tert at Lord's, scored 265 not batsmen for 51. out, the highest innings of his career. Essex totalled 309 in their knock,so four China ponies in the "A" Annual Race Meeting and he curned He took six hours to make his runs, O'Connor making 130.
division has necessitated the classi-
1881" very little for the ntable Dynasty dur- hitting a six und 30 boundaries.
fication sub-committco to demote
hote Ing the Extra Meetings. Bear Claw. C. L. Badcock hit
At Tunbridge Wells, Leicester de-Gladiator, Oak Bay, Soldier of Hon- ther and Wild Life plied up over fine ponies w sus Cossack's Beauty, Boolat Bay, Liberty Bay, Red Fea- Such Going in again, Derbyshire were feated Kent by 307 runs. skittled out for 50, M. G. Walte cap-
Trentbridge and Wild Life to
long ago.
up
00.
tured five wickets for 40 runs.
zung..
Sussex compiled 440 in their only
KENT, LEICESTER
our,
Leicester cored. 105 in their Arst on los Soblies Britain for Mr. and Mrs I. Dunk
for 10.
The remain
At knock, Wright taking Ave for a been demoted one time he had sent back four for Kent, however, fared even worse and ing top-notchers in the
Gindiator collected exactly .000 for Lady Northcote, One only 10 runs.
$2,000 standard right.
Ward took three for were all out for 58, Smith capturing now ore Bear Claw, Happy Evo, ld hardly belleve that Bern Ave wickels for 29 and Geary four King's Warden and Liberty Bay and and ten unplaced outing had eight
and Soldier of Brita GLAMORGAN . SUSSEX
· At
respective Swansea, Surex defeated In the second innings, Leleester de- it will seen Glamorgan by un inning and 132clared at 337 for seven, C. 5. Demps- only eight China ponies in the "A"
starter's orders without collecting a ter hitting up 142,
class.
nickel. The
Inst named has not Kent fared little better and were As a result, the "B" company has applied for a classification ticket and visit to the wicket, James Langridge out for 87, Smith causing the damage now strength of 28 racers. There seems therefore that the American contributing. 150. In opite of, this
with seven wickets for 40 runs.
is no question that there must be owner has decided to retire the more. good score, Mercer, the Glamorgan
M.C.C.. CAMBRIDGE
two sections among this lot and a bowler, was ablo 10 take
Among the old At Lord's, the two-day match be- race will be provided for each divi-fins ponies, Bistre captured the Gar
subscription
Krit- seven wickets for 101 runa,
tween the M.C.C. and Cambridge was alon. We may all look forward to rison Cup, but Rose Evelyn pleased Glamorgan scored 173 in their first drawn.
Cambridge scored 370 and 192 for
see some fine Inning, and in the follow-on they ave wičkets declared, Thompson con- | during the first half and there were
racing after the made 144, Dubleid taking four widitets tributing 108 nut out
Racing was of very high standard the owner with the Royal Navy Cup and Racing. Boy won $475 to pay for for 27 runs
his upkeep. Tiny Star and Wild Cat 'SURREY OXFORD
132 avents keenly contested at Happy did not appear in public this senson The M.C.C. scored 270 for eight Valley. We had innumerable excit-on account of ligament trouble, but At the Oval, the two-day match wickets declared (Kay Ave for 30)ing Anishes and I have between Surrey and Oxford ended in and
taken the Gordito, who was the champion pony 238 for ning wickets trouble to segregate the margin of of last year, started five times and he a draw,
Router.
defeats with the following results: finished up with a blank sheet,
won
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