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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY

1938.

DON BUDGE GIVES AUSTIN A SEVERE THRASHING

WINS TITLE AT WIMBLEDON A SECOND TIME

SWEEPS ENGLISHMAN OFF COURT IN EARLY STAGES

Playing superlative tennis, Donald Budge of America won the Wimbledon men's title for the second year în succession by beating H. W. Austin of England in'straight sets in the final yesterday.

^ crowd ot 20,000 spectators minutes, losing only a single game packed the centre court to see the in these two sets. Californian administer one of the most nevere lacings to Austin in the

story of Wimbledon Anals.

Not only did Budge carry off the ille, but he also became the first player in history not to loso a single set in the entire tournament. He thus becomes the first American since the hey-day of "Big" BH Tiden to win the Wimbledon championship

twice in succession.

Throughout the 1938 tournament, Rudgo conceded only 48 games.

According to United Press the Ameriene Virtually wept Austin ofT the courts in the first two sets, which he won with the loss of only one game. He then relaxed the third. When he was leading 4-3 the match was interruptext by rain and there was a delay of 40 inauter

AUSTIN OUTPLAYED

When the match, resumed, Budge again attacked savagely. Completely outplayed, Aualin was metines 20 pitiful that some of his countrymen groaned at the one-sidedness of the encounter.

OTHER MATCHES

The new German combinaton of Henner Henkel and G. von MetaxE, entered the men's doubles fual by overcoming the Yugoslavian pair Kukuljevle and Pallada by 7-5, 0-3. 0-1.

According to Trans-Occon, Kukul- jevic and Pallado, of Yugoslavia, put up stiff reslatonce but the Germans, Henkel and von Metaxa, were clearly th better patr Henkel and Melaxa will now meet Budge and Mako, the; holders, in the final.

Donidd Budge cuterri unother font when he and Miss Allee Marble, with whom he holds the mixed doubles title, defeated Ronald Stuyes and Afiss Joan Saunders in the scini- final by 6-4, 6-2.

The British players

were

out..

Classed by the Americnas Buc again was playing perfect tennis.

The Anglo-Argetsineurs combino- tion of Miss Fretin James and H. D. Russell made a gallant attempt in the other semi-nal match ogainat Henner Henkel and Mrs, Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, but were defeated in three sets,

Austin was often used by Budge's terrife service, and the American's backhand and shup volleys worked with almost unbelievable accuracy. Hls drives and "anolted" placements were so deep and to acutely-angled Chat they often "chalket" the lines,

Before the match, Austin untoune-recent ed that he would retire ofter the present tournament,

At the end of the Fame, Austin paid the American conqueror tribute by carrying his rackets, shoes and Kweaters off the court as an acknow- Jediment of victory.

Donald Budge was called to the Royal Box and shook hands with Her Majesty Queen Mary and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke Duchess of Kent.

and

und

In the semi-finals of the women's) doubles. Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan and Miss Alice Marble, of America, eliminated Mrs. Heine Miller and Miss Margaret Morphew 7-5, 6-4.

Madrume Mathieu (France) Miss A. M. Yorks (England), holders of the women's doubles ille

the French Champlonships, earned the right to meet Mrs. Fabyan and Miss Marble Henrotin (France) by 3-4, 6-3, 6-4. by beating Mrs. Andrus and Madame

winners

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS

and

DEFEATS MRS. MOODY-Miss Mary Ruth Hardwick, 24-year- eld English girl, who brought this season's first set-back to Mrs. Hellen Wills Moody, American tennis player, by defeating her in St. George's Hill tennis tournament at Weybridge, England, Miss Hardwick, England's second ranking player, almost defeated Mrs. Moody in 1935.

BOWLS LEAGUE PROGRAMME

down for decision in the Hongkong Several interesting matches arc

Lown Bowls League this afternoon, particularly in the First Division where competition has become ex- tremely keen,

The following were the results at pions, seem to have completely co- Wimbledon:

· MEN'S SINGLES (FINAL)

Bonald Budge (America)

beat

Club de Recrein, last year's cham-

covered from their bad start. A series of victories has taken them to

DAVIS CUP PROPOSAL REJECTED

Competition Not To Be Altered

London, July 1. The Davis Cup Commitice has re- the top of the table, and to-day they jected, by fourteen votes to seven, will be tested by Kowloon Docks at the proposal submitted by South King's Park. A victory for the

Africa and strongly backed by Ger- many to make the Davis Cup Com- On the other hand, the Craigen-peition a bi-annual affair of alter- gower C.C. have not done so well of natively to extend the tournament

tc. They visit their neighbours, the over a period of two years. late. They Police R.C., and do not seem to be

countries which voted in

Interviewed after the match, Budge Bustin (England) 610-0, 0-3 Portuguese Is indicated. said, "I feel that I played the best Came of my life, Everything went

right at the same time.

had and

I don't think Bunny was in top form. He many worries about his wife Inby."

Austin's wife, the well-known actress Phyllis Konatorn, gave birth to a daughter in the course of the tournament.

NO VACANT SEAT

Describing the match, Trans-Ocean said it was a one-sided affair. When Budge and Austin stepped on to the Centre Court, the grandstand did not show a single varant neat. Amongst those watching the game were Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Mary Rose, the Duke and Duches9 of Kent, and the former Queen of Spain.

From the very first few strolces, It was evident that Austin hud no chance against Budge, whose power- ful service, drives, smashes and well- placed volleys left Austin a specta- for.

The American won the first set in 20 minutes, the second

set in 15

MEN'S DOUBLES (SEMI-FINALS)

and

Henner Henkel and G. von Metaxa (Germany) beat Kukuljevic Pallada (Yugoslavia) 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. WOMEN'S DOUBLES

(SEMI-FINALS)

The

very confident of the outcome. Their favour of this recommendation were peace have always been very close, Canada, Australia, Switzerland and matches against the guardians of the Germany, South Africa, England, and it is likely that to-day's match Greece. will be no exception.

Happy

The United States, as holders of

Club de Recrelo v Kowloon Docks Indian R. C. v Civil Service.

SECOND DIVISION

One of the best ties of the day the Davis Cup, were strongly against Madame Mathlou (France)

and should be seen at Sookunpoo where the proposition.-Trans-Ocean. Mrs. Andrus and Madame Henrolin bottom of the League Table, with the Miss A. M. Yorke (England) beat the Indians entertain the Civil Ser- (France), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

vants.

The two teams are at the Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan and Indians having an advantage of thres Miss Alice Marble (America) beat points. If the Indians win Mrs. Heine Miller and Miss Margaret they beat the Civil Servants at

win to-day-- Morphew (South Africa) 7-5, 6-4. Valley earlier in the season they will probably avoid relegation, but a de- fent for them will make the position | C. "A" more than ordinarily interesting; for Don Budge and Miss Alice Marble ahead of the Civil Servants and there

then, they will be only one point C. C. (America) beat Ronald Shayes and are several more matches Miss Joan Saunders (England) 0-4, played.

The following is the programme to- day:

FIRST DIVISION Police R. C. v Craigengower C. C.

B-2.

MIXED DOUBLES (SEMI-FINALS)

Henner Henkel (Germany and Mrs. Fabyan (America) beat H. D. Russell Argentine) and Miss Freda James (England) 0-3, 1-0, 0-3.

to be

C.

Civil Service C. C. v Hongkong F.

Club de Recreio v Craigengower

Taikoo R. C. v Kowloon B. G. C. Hongkong F. C. "B" v Police ft. C.

THIRD DIVISION Kowloon F. C. v Club de Recreio Kowloon C. C. v Kowloon Tong Craigengower C. C. v Hongkong F.

Yacht Club v Hongkong Electric.

Suzanne Lenglen's Condition Better

Paris, July 1.

It is announced that an im- provement has been shown in the condition of Milo, Suzanne Lenglen, the, former tennis champion, who is suffering from pernicious anaemia.

Three blood transfusions have been made and as a re- 'sult, Mile, Lenglen is better- United Press,

AMERICANS SUCCEED AT HENLEY

London, July 1.

Kent School of Amerien beat St. John's College, Oxford, by one lengthi|

the in the Thames Cup at

Henley Regatta to-day, thus earning the right|

TEST CRICKETERS PERFORM WELL IN

COUNTY MATCHES Centuries By Paynter And Joe Hardstaff

London, July 1.

The three county crloket championship matches which went Into the third dny ended in victories for Lancashire, Yorkshire and Somerset.

Features of the matches were the fine batting of Eddle Paynter, who scored 122 for Lanenshire Brainst Somerset, and the fine bowling of Bill Bowes, who took, five wickets for 35

runs for Yorkshire against Worcester,

LANCASHIRE «. HAMPSHIKE A1 Manchester, Lancashire defent-

1o meet their fellow-Americans, Yale ed Hampshire easily by ten wickets.

Lancashire totalica 295 In the University, in the semi-final,

Arst innings, Eddle Paynter, the Test cricketer, scoring 122.

In reply, Hampshire scored 129 (Pollard

for 55). Forced to follow on, Hampshire were again dismissed cheaply, this time scoring 106.

Lancashire casily made

In the Stewards' Cup, the Leander|

the Rowing Club,

holders, beati London by four lengths In 7 mins. 47 SCCs.

In the Diamond Sculls, the Ameri-; can, J. Burk, continued his winning way, benting Tyler (Thames) easily! in 9 mins.

Pembroke College, Cambridge, were Successkil in the Ladies' Plate, beal- ing Eton by one length in 7 mtas. 32 seca.

In the semi-finals of the Stewards' Cap, Trinity College, Oxford, beat, Thames by three quarters of a length] In 7 mins, 30 secs.

Third Trinity of Cambridge beat Brasenose at Oxford by two lengths In 7 mins. 53 secs. in the Visitors' Cup-Router.

CHINESE PLAYERS BEATEN

London, July 1. Miss Gem Hoahing of China mude her exit from the Lades" Plate at

Wimbledon to-day after gallant against Miss showing

Dorothy Stevenson, the Australian Champlon-

ship Analist, in the semi-final,

The Chinese girl's short reach was a great disadvantage but she fought plucklly, keeping a frie length throughout, although she took some 22 runs little time to settle down.

without loss to win by ten wickets.

to

WORCESTER ». YORKSHIRE She dropped the first set after ten At Worcester, Yorkshire defeated fames, but recovered

take the Worcestershire by an innings and 18 second with the loss of three games. runs,

In the final set, Miss Yorkshire declared at 359 for nine led 5-0, but Miss Honhing pulled up Stevenson wickets in their only visit to the to 3-5. In the ninth game she saved batting crease, while Worcester made four match points before losing.

118 (Bowes 5 for 35) and 223,

NOTTS v. SOMERSET

At Nottingham, Somerset defeated Notts by one wicket.

CHOY RETIRES

In the quarter-finint of the Wimble- Nolta scored 232 (Hardstaff 114) den Pinte, D. W. Butler defeated and 227, while Somerset made 238 W. C. Choy of Chinn 6-4. The (Woodhead 5 for 40) and 224 for Chinese player retired after one set, nine wickets (Gunn 5 for 74)-not wishing to play any Reuter.

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