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Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 15, 1939.

RUMJAHN COUSINS SUPPLY RECREIO BADMINTON

MORE THRILLS

IN DOUBLES

Outplayed At First But Recover Well To Win

(By "Abe")

No greater compliment can be paid to the Rumjahn cousins, “S. A,” and “H. D.,” than to say that aftor 14 years of continuous partnership they are still as delightful to watch as they were in 1925 when, as mere striplings, they entered the .Colony Tennis Championships together for tho

first time.

Then, they were fresh from their Club successes and were looking for new worlds to conquer. Since 1925 they have won every conceivable honour in local tennis; yet instead of interest in them being on the wane, it remains us warm as ever, The reason for this probably is that there is a quality in their play which keeps one's interest sustained, whe- ther they are winning or losing.

the Yesterday's programme in current tournament provided another uxumple of why the tumjohn cousing still succeed in drawing the crowd, For the first half of their

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against the Chinese R.C. pair. Lee Wol-tong and Iu Tak-cheuk, they looked likely to be eliminated in the second round thing which lins never happened during the 14 successive seusons in when they have partici- pated in the doubles championship. But it turned out to be the Anme old story: they finally recovered to win by the odd set.

WAN

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WINNERS FORTUNATE

Results Of Matches Played Yesterday

the The following were results of matches played yesterday:

Doubles

5. A. and H. D. Rumjahn beat Lee Wai-tong and lu Tak-cheuk 2-6, 6-4, 6-2,

Paul Kong and B. Szeto beat J. W. Leonard and G. Choa 6-4; 6-0,

1. M. A. Razack and A. R. Minu beat Chan Kam-moon and Wong Fuk-nam 6-1, 6-1.

Singlos

S. W. Liang beat N. A. E. Mackay 6-3, 6-2.

F. H. Kwok beat P. S. Leong 6-3, 6-2.

The Rumjaha cousins, many times winners of the Colony doubles tennis championship, gave local enthusiaste another thrill at the Hongkong C.C. yesterday when they met Lee Wal-tong and lu Tak-cheuk, of the Chinese IL.C., In the second round. After losing the first set and being 2-3 down in the second, they singed a splendid recovery to win by 2-6. C-4, 6-2.

Armstrong To Defend His Welterweight Title In England

London, Feb. 23.

In the first week of April Henry Armstrong, a dual champion of the world, the greatest boxing attraction, bar Luk Chun-cheong beat C.Joe Louis, in the United States, will sail to England. R. Bax 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.

Brigadier-General Critchley, travelling ambassador on behalf of himself and his sports enterprises, has pulled off the match on which his mind has been set for many months.

W. K. Ma beat T. A. Pearce 9-7, 6-3.

reached

PLAYERS MAY PAY A VISIT TO SHANGHAI

Last Evening's Matches

The following were the re- rults of the matches played at Talicoo last evening:

SENIOR SINGLES

"F. Koh beni T. F. Yong 17-16,-- -18-17.

MEN'S DOUBLES

P. S. Bun and AL. B. Lim beat D. Kwok and F. 11. Kwok 15-13, 13-16.

Harvey Thinks

Louis Is Vulnerable

Ladies Should Hold Their Own Up North

(By "The Bird")

Although it has not been possible either to arrange for a Hongkong Interport badminton team to visit Shanghai this year, or for Shanghai to send a side down to the Colony, l'am told that there is a distinct possibility that a team from the Club de Recreio will journey to Shanghai next month, or early May to play a series of matches with clubs in the northern port.

The Recreo hope to be able to doubles the with L. Sung and T. F. send their four strongest lady Yong at Talkoo. players-Miss M. Silva, Miss M. It should be noted that the second Ribeiro, Miss O. Ribeiro and Miss previously announced match for this Xavier (who also pinys for Kowinon evening, Au and Koh v. Ho and Ho

has already been played off. Tong).

According to Shanghai reports, London, Feb., 17. "The heavyweight champion of the Itongkong lady players are stronger British Empire sipped his beer in a than their representatives, and this darit room off Fleet Street, leuned was supported to a certain extent across the table and said, "If they when Shanghat players performed in think I'm a bum in America, they Hongkong two years ago.

It is certain, therefore, that if they have every right to."

do make the Journey, the Recreto It was Len Harvey speaking-Len indies will worth.ly uphold the name

On Tuesday next. P. K. Hul and Miss Ulian Koo will play off their postponed mixed doubles tie with A. Koo has been in hospital. for some cown and Miss R. Summers. Miss time, but she hopes to be well enough to turn out on Tuesday next. This match will bo played at Talkoo. followed on the same night by the singles match between

Harvey, who in many ways is the of Hongkong badminton in Shang- rc-REVera and K. L. Yong.

most amazing fighter in the world, ha a man who thinks Joe Louis has a weakness and who would like prove it in the ring some time.

him

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At the moment, only two men players are kely to make the trip- M. A. Oliveira and J. J. Remedies, "It Tommy Farr can go 15 rounds though it is poble that they will with Louis, Harvey said, "I don't strengthened by two more by the see any reason why I shouldn't give lime the team departs.

planned to play mixed and a lough o. In America

melad.es doubles matches against clubs here in England Louis witch as the Lusitano Club and the fight. But doubt if anyone wants to

The team will seek the omelal and I would draw a gate of £100,- French Club. 000 or more."

approval of the Badminton Assocla- Like Max Schmeling, Harvey on, although I will not go to thinks Louis is vulnerable and, like Shanghai as a representative Hong- Schmeling, he's keeping it as his own kong side.

sceret.

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CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES RE-ARRANGED

"Louis can punch," Harvey said. "But there's no rule in boxing that

Only one or two matches remain says that you have to let a man crack

scml-final you with his best punch. My rule outstanding before the is never to give one to land two brackets in the four chompionship

none and land events are filled.

On Friday, M. A. Oliveira and L. feel and the blows, but to give there. Notice Louis' position he strikes from. They tell A. Carvalho will play off their men's much about his weakness."-.

In some respects, it has to be ad- mitted, the unjalins were fortunate yesterday. Half-way through their) match, a slight drizzle began to fall, malting the court very slippery;; and the Rumjahna, being the more agile pair, were not affected to the same extent as their opponents, though the only player to fall while did "H.D.", who

receive an acutely- attempting to angled volley. Furthermore, the rain must have been a bother to lu Tak-

Though play in parts

An American staying in London He has fixed Armstrong with Ernie! cheuk, who was wearing glasses. A high level, the third set was any rate, it was evident dat he did something of an unti-climax. After Roderick at the While City Stadium, gave this deseription of Armstrong: not play as well during and after the 3-2 had been reached, the Rumjans London, for late May or carly June. Most Aghters have one cruzy spoil drizzie as he had done before.

won the next four games for the set General Critchley cabled the good in a fight, when they outloose in a The Rumjahns conceded the first and match. The Chinese resistance news from New York yesterday, and fury which throws the best of op

.And then, set not because they played in a

weakened considerably in the last though he makes no mention of the ponents on the retreat.

REMARKABLE CAREER light-hearted manner as they so few games; even Lee, who had been money he is to pay Homicide Henry after a minule or so, they come back often do but because they

the steadies of the four, began to in private life Mr. Henry Jackson, to normal....But this Armstrong- be he just goes crazy for as long as The

Harvey's career is something to beaten by a pair who played themake mistakes, and lu was caught of St. Louis, Missourt-it may

write home about in these days of better tennis. Indeed so well were with the bail at his feet on several assumed that Henry's visit is not fight lasts. He's inexhaustible, he's

powder-puit punchers and brittle Lee and lu playing in the first set occasions as he went hesitantly up to 1kely to cost a penny less than £10,- lerriße."

Maybe but so is his bill for the heavyweights. He began fighting at that hopes of their causing an upset the nel.

the age of 13, when he weighed only rose very high. The Chinese counter-

84 pounds. He has fought in every £16,000 SHOW

division from flyweight to heavy weight and has had more than 400 bouts--And now, in his 19th year_in the ring, Harvey is still clear-cyed

were

000.

On the whole, it was a splendid When the general departed to talk job. ed hard drives with magnificent volleying and lobs with smashes game, providing enough excitement things over with the coloured cham- for the large gallery, the majority of plon's manager, Eddle Mende, it was -which-searched the side-lines.

whom must have expected-a-sen-agreed that conversations would be saiional upset after the first set,

EASY VICTORIES

Possibly Armstrong's £10,000 fee Ein with £7,000 as a basis. From is all-in," but that is doubtful. If that point Mr. Meade expected to General Critchley is to pay his in go up, and then up some more, come tax and the fees for transport- Had he gone down, the Managers ing his party, there is a lot more to

and unmarked.

M. A

If these revised Axtures, as well as the matches arranged for to-night are the semi-finals during the end of played off, it will be possible to stage. next week and the beginning of the following week, and the Association will be able to complete the championships by the end of March. thus making the way clear for the

rest of the league progrimme.

There is bound to be a play-off be- tween Recreio and University for the mixed doubles, and the position is not yet clear in the "B" Division, where a slip-up by Chung Woh will probably necessitate a play-out. To-night's championship matches are as follows:

AT CLUB DE RECREIO

D. Kwok v. A. Keown at 8 p.m. C. Au v. 8. F. Hon, al 8.30 pm. C. Au and Miss Remedios v. A. L. Fisher and firs, Clark at 9′ pas

Fifth Cricket Test Now Abandoned?

M.C.C. Tourists Close To Sensational Win

While Iu Imparted a great deal of sped and angie. to his smushes and volleys, Lee was mero varied and often caught the Rumjahas unawares

He was asked why he thought with stop volleys and drop shots. J. W. Leonard and George Chon, Union would have branded him as add to the amount. And on top

consider alan 11 bum. Harvey jahns began, to play better when they son, were put out by Paul Kong and general would have decided there Boxing Board of Control.

But as so often the case, the Rum- who reached the semi-finals last stat the blackest of blacklegs, and the there will be £500 tax due to the people in the United States would laughed and recalled that he had acented danger of defeat. Mistakes Szeto Bick in the second round was something phoney about the were reduced to a minimum, their yesterday. The latter pair won with whole deal.

Roderick would hardly accept lers three fights in the United States

und lost them all, two to Vince Dun- lobs were always of a depth to surprising case by scores of 0-4, 6-0. Also mentioned in the contract is than £2,000, and when we add the

Needing 696 runs in the fourth innings to win the inspire respect, and alowly bui

The strong all-round game of the Jike Kilrain, a Scot who is almost minor fights and the far-from-light dee and end to Ben Jeby. That was in 1031 when Harvey was a middle- n inexorably they pulled up, and once winners told its tale. Kong and forgotten. Kilrain has been going to promotion expenses, it becomes

weight

Fifth Cricket Test against South Africa at Durban, the the set was squared, the odds were Szelo revealed few

weaknesses fight Rodérick since the last Derby £10,000 show.

"I should have been a sensation on them winning.

yesterday, and on this form, they at Epsom, but what with one thing

In the United States," he said. "The M.C.C. had scored 654 for five wickets by tea-time yester- Well, Max Burr and Tommy Farr should go far.

and another happening to him, Ki-

at the very first punch I landed floored day. Heavy rain and poor light during the interval made

Vince Dundee for a nine count. I rain has had to postpone his return an exceptional attraction

a good punch after resumption of play impossible. open air at White City Petersen- never landed

that. That two fights I had with A report, not officially confirmed, states that owing, to the the ring until Grand National eve time-drew £15,000 indoors. In the and Rodericks meet for the British name place Carnera-Gains played to On that night (March 23) Kra1n Doyle produced £13,000, and at the

Jeby were the worst of my carcer." accessity for the team to sail for England the Test had to be abandoned as a draw. If this is the case, it is particularly un- 40,000 people and grossed £17,000. welterweight championship, General Critchley has therefore taken into ac-

Can Armstrong v Roderick, 1

fortunate for the tourists because they now need only 42 runs to win count a possiblity which makes him welterweight

with five wickets in hand shudder....thnt Kilrain might plant figures? an inconsiderate awing on the flode- rick chin.

A GREAT FIGHT However, they did not win the second set without a fight. Services were held until 3-3 was called, and then they broke through Iu's service Sirdar reached 40-love on his service, but to the horror of the Rumjahns supporters, the C.R.C. pair won the next six points in a row to snatch the game, which meant that instead of having a lead of 5-3, the Rum- Johna were checked at 4-4. The set had only been delayed, as it proved for they broke through Lec's service and then "H.D." held his to win out in the tenth game.

An I.R.C. pair, A. R. Minu and IMA. Razack, had little difficulty in accounting for Chan Kam-moon and] Wang Fuk-nam of the South China AA, who were out-classed.

The singles ties provided little over which to enthuse, the results being more or less us expected.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

The following is the programme today:

v. Leo Yue-wing Lim Thiam-let II. G. Gan A Crawford

E. C, Fincher

v. George Choa

V. Pan Ol-Jam v. Paul Kong

SENSATIONAL RISE OF

SAM SNEAD

Los Angeles, Feb. 20.

Only three quick years removed from the obscurity of his native West Virginia Hills, swinging Sammy Snead won the Harry Vardon memorial trophy and oTelal recogni- tion as America's foremost pro- fessional goller.

The slope-shouldered hill-country boy, named by experts as possibly. the greatest man with a driver and a putter alace the sport was invented. won the coveted title in a walkaway with 520 points or 141 more than the runner-up, Paul Runyan of White Plains, N. Y

Additionally he took prize money of $19,534.49 or more than twice the sum of his nearest competitor in that feld, John tavoite, or Evanston, 111. The Vardon ratings were released tournament Corcoran by Fred manager of tho P. G. A who, wald snend's earnings constituted an all- Tho timno record in this country ratinge, are based on the positions In which the golfers Galán in all fixtures sponsored by the FG, A Harry Cooper of Chicopee, Mass, won the trophy a year ago whien, Shead was

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at Liverpool.

ALL THAT MATTERS

As for Armstrong, he doesn't mind whether Kilrain misses or lando. He Is getung £10,000, no matter whom he meets and that's all he cares about.

However, there la no denying at this moment that Armstrong v Roderick looks the better match. A much-travelled and experienced boxer is Roderick, and a great pan- cher. Boxing skill has been mould- ed to a natural Aghting style. Rode- rick can choot punches from any where. He looks the most likely man in Britain, apart from Sydney Wooderson, to give Armstrong a run.

($7,650): Jimmy Hines of Garden City, New York 318 points, Ralph Guldahl of Madisch, N. J. 310 points ($3.967): Henry Picard of Hershey, Pa. 274 points ($8,050); Cooper 270 points (37.840): Revolta 265 points ($9,553); Byron Nelson of Reading Pa., 230 points (55,465); Vie Chezz nf Deal N. J., 207 points. ($4,831) and Honton Smith of Oak Park, III., 203 points ($4,163)...

SNEÁD VS. THE FIELD Snead's ascent, to the throne was perhaps the most rapid on) record, Although he started swinging a shinny stick when he was eight years old, he was unknown beyond the city limits of White Sulphur Springs W.Va. until 1938.

He never won'n' toumament until be captured the Oakland, Cal open with a 270 in 1937, then added. Bing Crosby's open and pro-amateur tho next werk? Strep-then; the tourng- mants have been reduced to Snedd United

Olbert in the first 10 and their analist theoldenBritn winnitus were. Funyan, 379) points, Press.

match, beat those FOOTBALL TOURISTS

Henry Armstrong

He is terrific but so is his kit.

Oxford Universary

Straits Team Leaves For Manila And Hongkong

Singapore, Mar. 14,

Peculiar though this report appears minutes and he had hit three, boun- fact that according to the offical fix- the grand driving to cover and his

cutting, programme

to be it goins credence owing to the daries. A feature of his play was

tures of the team, the

The 602

was reached in 748 minutes, Just when the South Africans looked disconsolate and a beaten alde, Paynier edged a bali from Gordon Into Grieveson's hands, 811 for 4. His 75, which included five fours, was made in an aggrco- sive Innings marked by fine driving. At this stage there was a couple of stoppages owing to rain, Ames have with. Ham- ing joined partnership mond.

was due to conclude with a match against West Province, which was to Ihave been played on March 11, 13 The Straits Chinese Football As-and 14. The Test, however, has drag- sociation team left to-day on board ged on for 11, days, having started on the m.v. Victoria to play a series of March 3.

Durban, Mar. 14. football matches against Manila and

The M.C.C. tourists gained further Hongkong United Press.

The Straits team is first going to fame to-day by establishing a world Manila, and on their return journey record score for the fourth innings will pass through the Colony. They of 070 for 3 at the lunch interval, beating the 572 made by New South are expected here about the end of Wales against South Australia In The score was taken to 650 when March, and tentative arrangements:

Hammond was stumped by Grieve- have bech made by the South Chinn Sydney in the 1907-8 season. Athletic Association to play against It was also England's highest Test son of Dalton. Hammond made 140,

including seven fours, with them on April 1 and 2.

score against South Africa, beating classic driving. He stayed at the the 550 for declared at Capetown wickets for 340 minutes, on January 9.

Valentine joined Ames and they There was a small crowd of 300 carried the total to 654 for 5 when

fino

Doping Wicket At when Hammond (59) and Paynter fea was taken, Ames having scored

Oval Alleged

(24) resumed their innings. The 17 and Valentino 4. The tourists poor attendance was due to the now needed 42 runs to win, and they threatening weather. The wicket had five wickets in hand, appeared to be wearing at the ends,

South Africa. First Innings: 530 401 Second innings ...

zid M.C.C.-First- Innings

A page from an English weekly, but it was playing easy. which allegedly shows in a series of

The 500 was hoisted after 020 photographs the method of doping minutes of play and when 524 was the Kennington Oval wicket, has registered Hammond had scored 75 heen-payted on to the Australian and Paynter 32.

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Roard of Control by the Victorian Paynter had made 52 Including a Cricket Association deltgate, declare couple of fours when the partnership

ng that on such a wicket bowlers

Scores:-

M.C.C.-—2nd: Innings

Hutton, b Mitchell! Gibb, b Dalton *** Edrich. o Gordon, b Langton Melville, the home captain, pinned Hammond, st. Grievezon, b; Dal- stand no chance of displaying their Save 100 runs in 152 minutes. wiles, and, the sooner such practice his faith on the pace of the bowlers, ton is stopped, the better it will be for but this made no impression on the Paynter, e Grloyeson, b Gardon cricket.

Lunch was taken with the score | Valendno, not out Mr. Davey, Secretary of the Surrey batsmen who took no risks. County Cricket Club, told · Router at 578 for 3, Hammond's score now. that the series of photographs was being 03 and Paynter's 09.

Beaten At Rugby certainly taken last suminer, but

London, Mar. 14. Cardiff to-day defeated Oxford winning by 24 ints to 16—1

pointed out, that, so far as the Oval Test wickets were concerned, they were being prepared to-day by the same methods as those of 40 years #gomRouter Special.

Afternoon's Pla

The crowd had increased to 1,800 after lunch, with the weather duile

Hammond reached his 100 in 273

Ames not outsi

Extras

Total (for 5 wkla.)67, Fall ofw.ckets (Hutton) for

447;4(Paynter) for:611;26:(Ham- 78 2 (Gibb) for 358;-3 (Edrich) Lon mond) for 600 Reuter

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