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BADMINTON NOTES

Saturday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Mess These

FOUR TEAMS VIE FOR What A Fine LEAGUE HONOURS IN Two Got Into! "B" DIVISION Quickening Interest Since The New Year

THE

(Dy "The Bird")

E badminton sonson has now play-off with Recrelo for the mixed Hained a quickened rhythm, and doubles title. Incidentally this de- with league matches on five nights feat, by the odd game, was, I believe this week, and the preliminary ar- the first ever suffered by Club de rangements for the championships Recreio since they entered the mixed discussed at a meeting of the Asso- doubles league four years ago. For

'the the distinction of lowering ciation's Council lust

the

same has inken on a nonopolible Im- Recreio's proud record, the Univer

awed mest to P. K. Hul, the champion, who, teaming

petus since the start of the new year.ty

While the championships threaten to Colony's J. Choo, won all three

take pride of place during next with Ming menth, at present lengue struggles cames against the otherwise finest remain the chief attraction, and in mixed doubles combinations in the Colony. It was an achievement par

more than one division the contesteticace, and it means that at the

for honours has sharply become accentuated.

close of the schedule, badminton fans run look forward to a thrilling play- oft for the championship. So far as the re- concerned. ➜EFERENCE to current leagues the Varsity were

sult was all the more sweeter pe- show that in the "B" Division. S recent results, far from clarifying the cause in the opening match of the competition for premier honours, scaron they had a dreadful tumble against the Recreio on the King's all nine have made it While St. John's Cathedral, the cham- Park club's court, losing

even

more

interise.

ions, have suffered twu lapses, and

have undoubtedly jeopardised their

prospects, it would be stupid to re-

games.

gard them as being out of the run-MEANTIME, the "A" Division pro- A gromme has more or less marked ning. That being so, one must also

outside chances of time, with Chinese Y.M.C.A. lugging recognise the

dlaposing

They

January 21, 1939.

PAYNTER SCORES HIS THIRD CENTURY IN TEST SERIES

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TO HOSPITAL-Serious crack-up in the last lap of a midget automobile race in Kansas City, Mo. was caught by the cameraman Just as the car tipped over on a turn and hurled driver, Danny Armbruster, of St. Louis. into the path of Dan McClusky, Kansas City driver. Armbruster was taken to a hospital in a critical condition. In pleture be la shown at leit, part way out of his scat, as the car points ila wbcels in the air.

OXFORD V.

Chung Wah, who have also dropped ochind in their schedule. But as the Cricket Notes only four points from, six matches.ume is a short one, this alight

tardiness in

of matches is In fact, I am probably doing Chung tard Wah an injustice when I describe not yet a serious problem. At the their championship chances as "out-moment the University "A" head the alde", for one has to bear in mind rogue, having won all games. that their latest victory of 5-4 wan have been conceded a further two scored over Recreio, who recently is by their junior had the distinction of taking points everything really hinges on the out- from St. John's, and even at their come of their pending games with Chinese Y.M.C.A,, who also are un- poorest. are a team dangerous to any

beaten, to date. opposition.

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two

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team, and

AST night's meeting of the Coun-

CAMBRIDGE:

A FEW REMARKS ON DANGEROUS STROKES

two

Kowloon Tong are obviously the best antion for them in the open chom was nothing in it. were about this, and everyone seems te

Harvey-Gains Bout Is Recognised

London, Jan. 20. The British Boxing Board of Control has recognised the fight arranged between Len Harvey, the champion; and the coloured Larry Coins, Canadian, at Harringay on March 16, as for the British cham- Empira heavyweight pionship-Reiter,

is not unreasonable, therefore, tocil decided not only to organise

I observe, with regret, that in this I must apologise for the above regard the "B" Division as open the Colony

next heading, championships

that

Is, if the Editor particular article the word "bodyline to one of four teams-Kowloon Tong month, but to introduce an innova- doesn't cut it out, as it ought to have controversy was used. The word "A", who have the handsome record than in the shape of a ladies tourna- been the "battle of the blues". How-"bodyline" is only used by Austra of seven matches won out of seven ment and a men's singles junior ever, I am particularly tired of that lians, and the M.C.C. repudiated it played, St. Andrew's "A", who have championship, This decision was cliche after all these years. There and called the type of bowling re dropped two points in nine games, made in the first placo in deference was an exceedingly good gume beferred to, icg theory". A tremend-

Chung Wah, both to a letter received from lady players tween and St. John's

the

Univeraltles on ous lot of nonsense has been talked of whom have

matches. requ

requesting the inclusion of a com- Wednesday last, and

owed forget that when the two celebrated the lot, but they have some pionships. The Council felt that this

deal

Woodfull placed of

to Barrow and Captain Injuries great

and Old- occurred, stiff matches ahead, and if they come was a sumclent intimution that the Whatman, and they lost their last field, both batsmen were plumb in through them unbeaten, they will be gentler sex would support an event three or four wickets simply getting front of their wickets when they were very, very worth champions. The well enough to justify its inclusion fours or getting out. They got out hit. It in a little hard to refer to good one; to that fact any in the programme, and thus the com- Grimths and Ride made a splendid "bodyline" bowling when the ball is Division side will fervently tes-petitive game, in Hongkong takes start for Oxford, The Cambridge going over the top of the middir

wishes tity, yet several close observers be- another step forward with the first captain was under the nowhers, further information on this subject WIN FOR GALENTO lieve that they are vulnerable, par- women's open championship yet stag- disability of having only two Licularly when visiting.

Although ed. The junior championship for men's McLellan and Lloyd, who were likely might read "In Quest of the Aspe

singles arose from suggestion put to

to take wickets. He held on batting by D. R. Jardine, which was publish- I can

team is a

B

who

'St. Andrew's still have to visit Kow-howard at the meeting, in which it HI 4.10, us the Oxford batting was, ed by Messra. Hutchinson & Com-

Long and the Cathing

Joon

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M. C. C. In Good Position Against South Africans

At the end of the first day's play in the Third Cricket Test between the M.C.C. and South |Africa at Durban yesterday, the tourists had

scored 373 for the loss of two wickets.

Eddio Paynter, the Lancashire left-hander, scored 197 and was still undorfeated at close of play, while Walter Hammond, the English captain, was only ono run short of his century.

Rain stopped play twice in the afternoon, the second time with the score at 373 when stumps were drawn.

A crowd of 6,000 saw the start in glorious weather, Winning the toan, Hammond sent Gibb and Hutton in

on a wicket perfect for batsmen but Ambitious

the partnership had scored only 35 when Hutton, who had

been ex tremely confident and had made some powerful drives, put his leg in front of a straight one from Gordon and was out for 31. He had batted for 30 minutes and done the bulk of the scoring, for Gibb's contribution

Sports Idea In Japan

was only four. Four shots to the Thirteen Large Athletic

who

Was

fence were in Hutton's tally,

Paynter Joined Gibb, most uncomfortable and on the de- fensive all the time. It took him 70 lo reach 13 and he was minutes mildly barracked. Paynter, on the other hand, was aggressive and with hard driving had 61 on the board in good time 52 minutes,

considering Lardiness. Gibb'a

The pair were still together when lunch was taken at one for 101 after 105 minutes, Gibb being 28 and Paynter 36.

Grounds Planned

Tokyo, Jan. 12. The Japanese Welfare Ministry plans to build a large public sports ground in each of thirteen cities with a population of more than 100,000, ta open a thousand Japanese sports training-halls, and to post physical culture advisers at 1.000 municipali- iles throughout the Empire.

Paynter's Escape

Each of the sports grounds will be Paynter brought up his half cen-

over ten acres in area and open to tury In 80 minutes and had a narrow

the general public. They will con- escape from stumping at 54. when he

*ain softball parks, sun-bathing lots, bu stepped out to drive Langton,

'awns and other foellites for both missed. Wade, the wicket-keeper. however, tumbled the ball and young and old. No stands for specta- tors will, however, be built,-Reuter. Payater

hir scrambled back into crease, but strained his leg in doing

Wade partially made up for his Badminton Result lapse soon afterwards when he caught ja skier when Gibh tried to pull a

In the mixed doubles of the badminton rising ball from Davis. Gibb had been very restrained and in a total lenmue last night, Recreio beat Taikoo -0. W. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Bilya beat had of 38 there

been only two. Main and Mrs. Mackle 11-13; beat A boundary hits and it had taken him, Keown and Miss R. Summers 1-9: beat

H. Gillies and Mrs. R. Main 21-10.

J. J. Remedios and Mi M. Ribeira beat Main and Mrs. Mickis 21-9; best Krown and Miss Bummer 1-13; best C. C. Pereira and Mia A. C. Remedios best Main and Mrs, Mackie 21-17; bess Keown and Miss Bummers, 21-17; bost Gites and Mira, Main 31-17.

130 minutes.

Two were down for 153 wher Hammond Joined Paynter, who wo playing dashing cricket on the ery and Mrs. Main 21-10. naced wicket. He rushed on to his century, gaining it in 14 minutes, alded by 10 shots which hit the fence. The 200 appeared in 192 minutes, Paynter was 118 and Hammond 31 at

ATTACK FLOGGED

The two continued fo bai siendile, and with grand driving and mysandu) leg sweeps Hammond completed his 50 in 99 minutes, 1's best scoring strokes up to this stage were six. fours.

Paynter was aggressive "nd rented

Newark, Jan. 20. hot help possessing a

feel-was

was argued, with a considerable at the top, very strong and if he had pony. Perhaps I have somewhat Tony Galento knocked out Jorge; ing that they will eventually emerge amount of truth, that junior players declared earlier and his bowlers had gone off the score about this, but I Bresica, of the Argentine, in the first head of the table. The team, ng it is were not encouraged to enter thelot come off, he must have lost thei do resent any article which may sug- round of their en-round bout, tea with the sense at-305 for two- at present, is so finely blended that singles when they knew they would natch. As it was, if the bowlers gest that cricket is a cissy game in Galento weighed 235 lbs. and Bresel,

capable of holding its own be coming against the Colony's lead- In really

ame off he

win it could

comfort which all chance of personal damage 210-United Press. very well in more exalled company ing exponents. However, although

Бл ery well and held thun it meets in the junior division, junior championship has been croat-ably. In the event, Lloyd bowled must be eliminated. the detoks strength of the side is ed. It is dependent upon sufficient whole time, though he sent down u end down the

TO DAY'S GAMES

playing a League match against the the power of the third pair, which entries being received for the senior

the senio ew loose ones. McLellan unfortun

To-day the Hongkong Cricket Army at King's Park, and they too has proved itself capable of turning event, the minimum entries for which tely was completely off, and I have Club's first team play the Civil Ser-seem to be almost at full strength, o match in favour of its team.

was axed at ton should east, the seldom seen him bowl so badly. The vice in a League match at Happy though I cannot help feeling two all round the Wicket. He hated 10 enter for the senior event, the field was set well out and Oxford two will bo

for their side. Their fours to his credit. have their strongest side out and may allowance WHILE most eyes have been cen- hitherto, and the Juniors will once elected to go for the runs in quick Valley According to the paper they Gosanos only is a somewhat small his 150 in 232 minutes, having 13 The 250 was put un after the tred on the fascinating "B" again have to take pot-luck with the ingles, and very well they ran: just

innings had been in progress for 248 Division contest, many have lost sight seniors. It should be pointed out However, after Griffiths had knocked

have very le difficulty in at King's Park.

The IR.C. go up to King's Park minules, and the 300 in 275 minutes. the disposing of the Civil Service ou the

The partnershin put on 100 runs enalty for this quick running as

Craigenpower Club Ground. liant victory over the champions enter for both events if they so de- Mann, had him out by a yard when visiting Kowloon in a League, and what manner of side the latter will in 112 minutes. The second hund

are also to play the Royal Navy, and early this month, University have sire, but that the junior champion attempting a second run. After that should give them a very good game have I do not know. I have been very much faster, taking only practically assured themselves of a

there really was nothing in it. It as they appear to be at full strength. Loid, with reference to my remarks 42 minutes. was a very enjoyable game, and it i Billimoria is playing. There is last week, that L. S. Smith is not a was particularly pleasing to the play-he usual return match of the seconds, regular first eleven man. Anyway r His Excellency the Governor out there I do not pretend to know it is all very difficult for the Navy. turned out for Oxford. He did not what will

The

The Kowloon

Navy second 10 to happen.

Sookunpoo to set an innings, but his fielding was second, however, have not been doing play the I.R.C., and they will have excellent.

too well Itely, but I feel sure that to go all out if they are going to win. the match will be adequately report- The IR.C. are a great deal better d by a friend of mine in this paper. than I thought they were going to be. According to the card, Recreio are And that seems to be that."

of the fact that, thanks to their bril- that junior players are entitled to one up to. Lloyd, Ride paid the changel home! Their second eleven second eleven take on the University

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DANGEROUS STROKES

I do not often refer to articles which I read in local papers by other cricket scribes, but I cannot refrain from a few remarks on on article about dangerous sirokes. It appear- cd Cotes, and I cannot help thinking it a column next door to Softball note to have strayed out of place. Everyone who has played cricket seriously knows perfectly well that batsman has every right to right across the wicitet

and hit the

seemed

ball

Its

to the leg. It is

is quite frequent, especially

in Australian

crickel

I be-

Heve, that batsman is

is clean bowled

by a perfectly straight ball which hos

passed behind his legs as he

TUG-OF-WAR FOR LEE

WAI-TONG'S SERVICES

(By "Abe")

There is a tug-of-war between Shanghai and Hong-

right across outside the has gone kong for the services of Lee Wai-tong, the Chinese soccer

and any such stroke wicket-keeper's

such stroke is perfectly fair idol, during the Chinese New Year holidays.

Furthermore,

Lee Wai-tong has received in-Chow to wire Shanghai asking them accommodate the Hongkong

job to dodge the bat it he is standing formation (through a telegram re-to

right up. The batsman has every

SHANGHAI SCHEME The Shanghal scheme 19 being

by the Shanghai FA formulated

of the Canidrome and local Chinese several prominent

right to complete his stroke, and if ceived by Sir. Shou-ton Chow) that authorites by postponing their pro- this brings the end of the bat over the matches arranged in Shanghal agramme to March 4 and 6. the back of the sticks the wicket- aid of the International Relief Com- idiot.mittee Fund-in which he has keeper, unless he is

promised to turn out-will be played will have seen what is will either have stepped back or

days. leaned back, One cannot eliminate But Hongkong will be entertaining sportsmen, among them Mr. Dill unfortunate accidents at erlekottho Manlin cuint at the same time, Sung, former President of the China The only one stroke I should say that and also wants Leo Wai-tong to turn National Amateur Athletic Federa- n: bateman ought not to make is de- out in the Colony team.

tion. Precent plans are to hold (wo Chinese and liberate hitting at the ball

when be

Furthemore, Mr. Wong Ka-teun, games, both between

compleng and during the Chinese New Year holl- omelals

'

in a

a position to hit the ball stralent of South China. A.A., also expects foreign teams. February 20 and 21 back over the top of his own

wicket,

Leo to take part in the charity match are the two dates suggested. which must necessarily hit the in aid of the British Fund for War The propozed exhibition series was wicket-keever. If the Fort of

of thing Rolled in China to be played on first suggested by the International practically never happen. that would pra

Relief Committee es a means to raise February 26.

work: The co- hut should there be isha shat h The Chinese soccer idol hopes to funds for refugee that a batsman could play this shot, render his services to both Hongkong operation of the Can.drome, in allow- held on their I am convinced he would have ample and Shanghal, but dora not see how ing the series to be Jme and opportunity to play it to he can do so if both ports adhere to ground, and the approval of the It posable to One log instead, and I think he should the present programme. Therefore Shangha! F.A., made

1 he has suggested to Bir Shou-sonartanga the series.

at dostava OF PALL MALI

do so,

Both Paynter Anit Hammond nierend a well-set Aeld with the greatest of enso.

Rain, ntonped play with the Eng- fish total nt 338 and again at 373, Paynter had 197 in his credit and at which stage stumps were drawn Hammand 30.-Reuter..

Scores:

it. Wade, o D

A Cibb, c b Davis Paynter, not out

W. R. Hammond, not out

Extras

Total (for 2 wkis.)

31

38

107

09

0

373

Fall of wickets?-1 (Hutton) for 38; 2. (Gibb) for 153.

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