1939-03-21 — Page 20

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 21, 1939.

FINCHER AND HUNG ELIMINATED FROM THE DOUBLES

MAJOR TENNIS

UPSET CAUSED BY PORTUGUESE

Losers Play Below Par While Winners Excel

(By "Abo")

If any pair doserve to win their match in the current Colony Tennis Championships, they were A. V. Gosano and J. J. Remedics. They did win finally against W. C. Hung and E. C. Fincher, but made the task vory hard for themselves and con. sequently three sets had to be played before a decision could be roached,

The result may be clasifled un au upset. However, on the day's play there could not have been any other result.

Gosano and Remedios, on the whole, displayed better tennia, and though Fincher and Hung at certain

stages were playing well, never for any sustained period did they produce their usual form.

Actually, Gosano and Remedois. after winning the first ut 0-3, should have won the second ni 0-4. Load- Ing 6-4 and 40-15, they failed to win the necessary point; and agafa Inter in the set they led 8-7 and 40-15, only to be pulled back once again.

As long as they were not within sight of victory, they seemed all right; but once they had got to with- in one or wo points of the set ind matel, they seemed to be mes- merised. Twice they threw up short lobs for Hung to kill, and on two other occasions when they got to they lost

within a point of winnit..

control and hit out

VICTORY DESERVED

These instances apart, however, Gosano and Remedios played ex- tremely well. The latter was par- ticularly good, especially nt the. start when he won many points un his own with his terrific services and wholehearted overhead play. But at times he was very erratie indeed.

Results Of Matches Played Yesterday

The following were the re- sults

of

yesterday:

matches played

Open Singles Poter. U beat Lleut. J. S. Theobald 6-1, 1-6, 6-1.

S. W. Liang beat Wei Chung 6-4, 6-4.

Open. Doubles

I. M. A. Razack and A. R. Minu beat Tsoi Ping-fan and Ng Kam-chuch 6-4, 7-5,

Lee Yue-wing and Ho Ka- lau beat Lieut. J. M. Tomlinson and L. J. C. Loch 6-1, 6-1.

A. V. Gosand and J. J Reme- dios beat E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hung 6-3, 12-14, 6-1.

Wednesday Draw With Chesterfield

London, Mar. 20.

In the Second Division of the Eng- sh Football League, Sheffield

J. J. Remedios (left) and A. V. Gosano caused the first major upset in the current Colony Tennis Championships when they defeated a much-aneted pair in a. C. racha and W. C. Hung in the first round of the doubles yesterday. Remedios and Gosand won by 6-3, 12-14 and and G-1, but should have won more easily than that-Stag Photographer.

Irish Sweep Drawing Now

In Progress

America Lucky Once More

Here And There With "Abe".

Boom Likely In Brown Rubber Shoe Industry

Youngsters Revive Boxing Popularity

In Great Britain

London, Mar. 1.

Thanks to two magnificent lightweight championship fights at Harringay in the last two months, a now era has opened for British boxing. Many who had never seen a boxing match before had the unique experience of seeing the Boon-Danahar con- lest on one of the 10,000 television sets that are owned round the metropolis or at a cinéma.

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Next time they will want to be at the ringside.

The amazing changes of fortune, he thrills, the sportsmanship and courage displayed by both men, gave boxing a tremendous lift.

FIGHTER VS. BOXER

The contest between Eric Boon and Arthur Danahar was one of the

"The N.S.C.; after your wonderful showing Just Thursday, desire to do something to help you. After long consideration we have come to the conclusion that the gift which will benefit you most will be to give you complete rest from boxing in order that you might build yourself

Daxing."

most brilliant and thrilling fighter-up and do further credit to British versus-boxer contesis evar soen in the Brih ring. It is still the talk

Handing Danahar an envelope, he of the falle world,

continued: "With this order you can The fight was stopped by the re- go for a month's trip; either on a feree at precisely the right mo- cruise or wherever you like. What- ment. It was at the beginning of ever you decide to do, all expenses the 14th round when the Beaten but will be taken care of” Indomitable Danalar rose at the count of nine after his eighth knock- down, and when, for the first time in this dramatic night, it was clear that he could not win.

Ferocity and tremendous hilting power enabled Boon to retain is title after he had been given a rare boxing lesson for the first seven rounds.

Danahar had never before been called upon to aght more than eight rounds and this; coupled with the fact that Ust. lb, is really too light

"RESTORED GLAMOUR" Admiral Halscy then addressed Boon as "the greatest Aghter In this country." He added, "You won by no fluke. You pulled a losing Gght out of the are with your great heart and great punching.

"You two boys whose joint ages don't make 40 have reatored glamour to British boxing."!

The gallant Admiral then

art-

a weight for him, told its tale agains.nounced that Erie Boon was to be the guest of the Club when a pre- sentation would be made to him.

Dublin, Mar. 20. Lord Powerscourt, opening the Irish Sweepstake draw to-day, sald the setting in theme of peace was THERE will probably be a boom in to think of a League match, for In- very appropriate, for millions of the brown rubber shoe Industry stance, In which twelve players a natural lightweight. Darahar will prayers were being offered for its in Hongkong this summer. At the wearing white shorts and yellow fight next as a welter. achievement. It was their right to annual meeting of the Lawn Bowls shirts opposed to twelve players of International peace.

N.S.C. TRIBUTE

Arthur Danahar wound up the pleasant evening by saying, "Eric Boon is a great fighter and I wish Association held last Friday, a rule the opposing team wearing while was passed whereby all players in flannels and blue shirts! It would

Boon and Danahar were intro-him success when he fights for the If democracy stood for anything at matches under the jurisdiction of the be different, of course, if the play duced from the ring at the N.S.C. Beit a third time, and hope he makes all, the voice of the people had to be Hongkong L.B.A. will have to wear was affected, as in the case of a mass heard. Even in Totalitarian states brown shoes. It is likely that there of white shoes behind the white Programme at Earl's Court four days it his own property." themselves, the important thing was not to be wor-minded. War was not will be 27 teams participating in the jack; but dress obviously cannot after their great battle. Dunahar inevitable and a host of things might three divisions of the League, which affect the play but only the in- change the present grave situation.

means that a total of 324 players dividuals, who should have a voice will be turning out every Saturday. in the matter. Taken for granted that many players

War was but a path of misery for

already posscas brown shoes, the de- Start At 4 p.m.

enough prob-

ably to cause some

and forge another link in the chain Better For Game

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Then a nice gesture by Boon, who presented his rival with a handsome £5

a protegee of the NS.C. Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey, chair-cigarette box and remarked that. If man of the NS.C., made a splendid he had not beaten Danaher,

himself to would have rather last to him than speech. Addressing

unybody else." Danahár first, he said:

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H. K. Ladies' Interport Hockey Team Expected In Shanghai On April 6

Gosano was less able to make mistakes than his partner, but on the other hand he was also less likely to score outright winners, though be

reward meted out just ard to all, or nearly all, Jobs which were short. Wednesday, playing at home were victors and vanquised, and he naked

The loser certainly fell for below held to a draw by Chesterfield to-if nothing could be done to pour oil i mand will still be rollicering shoe-NE very sensible suggestion was expectations. The positioning of the day. No goals were scored-Reuter. on the troubled waters. He thought trade, amusement and recreation winnere was not always what it

to increase the prices of this brought forward by Mr. J. G. were the best paths along which in-

Seriously, however, should have been, but instead of

| Meyer, whose proposition to com- the rule may not prove Fincher und Hang were consistently Chinese stood them in good stond, releasing it from its embargoes, and people have been content with play- 3.30 p.m. as of old was passed and putting the ball through the gaps, Ne Kom-chuen. The steadiness of the ternational goodwill could be sought.

mence League matches between Aprii would fostered

August at 4 inding the net. The greatest credit ut the Indians were obviously the restrictions, Money, like porridge, ing their matches in white rubbers made into a must be extended to them neverthe better pair and played for more required stirring and he suggested for years-and-years, it is one which tion: Past experience-has-shown bye-law of Associo- of the less for the great fight they put up attractive tennis.

the Sweepstakes, in distributing their was bound to come sooner or later. that 3.30 p.m. between April and in the second set which went to 20

Lee Yue-wing and Ho Ka-lau prizes, were helping to do this, and it merely conforms with what is zames before they corried it off after

embargoes

the English August is much too warrd an hour romped home against Lieut. J. M. he thought that If the saving four match points,

to commence play and players gen-: The third set was an anti-climax, Tomlinson and L. J. C. Loch with imposed by European countries were already laid down by

Bowling Association. lifted, the Sweepstakes would be able

crally will welcome the new ruling. the Portuguese pair winning with the loss of only two games.

to add to international good-feeling

Kowloon Docks particularly will be; the loss of only one game, The

pleased; for in the past they have losers' power of resistance had been

often written to other clubs "sking apparently in snatching the Open Singles-S. A. Rumjahn v.

reason why brown shoes are that all their matches be sta. dat second set, and the third was a walk- George Chong Wong Shlu-wing v. K.

It was announced that the total TE

advocated is that when head 4 p.m. Instead of 3.30. They need W. Me: F. H. Kwok v. H. D. Rum-receipts were £2,423,547, of which is being played, players wearing not do so in future. Only in parts was, good tennis John.

£1,342,100 was available for prize9. seen, but there were bits of brilliant Club Singles.-T. J Gould y. B. Non-runners will receive £530 and white shoes and standing behind the

jack

are llable to cause it to be ob- Popularity Of Game play. Anyhow, the exclicment pro- O'M. Deane; T. A. Pearce v. T: C.50 each prizes will be worth £842 scured, whereas if brown ones were vided in the second sot more than Monaghan.

worn the jack would stand out in made up for any deficiency.

Mixed Doubles-Mr. and Mrs. A.

In preparation for the visitor's game in Hongkong during the The hospitals have now received relief. When one comes to think of wonderful progress of the Walkden v. H. J. Scull and Miss nearly £131⁄2 million and over 80,000 it, the rule benefits the game. The last few years was emphasised oner arrival, the Shanghal Ladies Hockey F. Wa Compared to this tie, the other G.

people have shared prizes worth argument, brought forward at matches played in the championships Handicap Doubles-R, C. BeavOD £44 million-International Press meeting, to the effect that comfort again when it was announced that Association has completed some of Kowloon Football Club, who entered their plans for the reception of the yesterday were dull. I; M. A. Razack and A. K. Mackenzie v. E. R. Price Bureau.

be sacrificed does not hold the League for the first time Inst colony side. Details of their enter- and A. R. Minu. of the Indian R.C., and T. J. Prico.

water. The rule merely lays down season, were putting in two feam talement, with an Interport Supper that brown-coloured shoes must be this year, and that the Prisons De Dance being the main function, have worn, and those who object 10partment at Stanley were entering been entered into with great care so wearing heavy brown shoes

with rubber soles need only have to get the Third Division of the League that the southerners will be assured:

Furthermore, there is possibility of of a royal welcome. a pair of brown-coloured canvas the

The first hockey encounter will

spent

over,

OTHER MATCHES

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

Scull

had two hard-fought sets against the Handleop Singles.-Capt. Chinese R.C. pair, Tsol Ping-tun and Leckie v. C. M. Stark.

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America Gets Lion's Share Once Again

Dublin, Mar, 20.

wilt

the

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turce

Shanghai, Mar. 16.

Arriving probably on the 6th of April, the Hongkong Women's Interport Hockey Team will spend some 10 days in the local port during which interval they will participate in three hockey matches, including the all-important Interport Match against the pick of Shanghai's women hockey players.

National And Lincolnshire Calls-Over

London, Mar. 20.

rubbers, which are so commonly seen the Kowloon B.G.C. putting in

teams instead of two. If the in the Colony, and which do not cost KB.G.C. enr three teams, it incans he uninst the Shanghal The following is the latest call- any more than the ordinary white a total of 27 teams will be participat- Interport XI with the date of the over for the Grand National, which rubbers. Only the question of ing in the three divisions of colours enters into the matter: I sup- League, and also that the

the song set for Saturday, April 8. will be run on March 24:

ult for the pose one can wear ny snoes one Comunitico will have to coming Another Interesting

some visiting team will be a match against brown in colour and have rubber Uon of each division this summer. I locul women's league who have yet feels inclined to, provided they are arrangement regarding the composi- the Greens, the champions of the

The drawing of horses was com- |pleted to-dny," "a local winner being soles.

the last name out and was greet- ed by warm applouse,

The greatest alice of luck went to Americh again, with 409 prizes out

Going Too Far

don't know what the Association to lose a single game. For the third oficials intend to do, but it stems to clash, a team representing the "Resi mo the moment that the best of Shanghai" will be pitted against method of dividing up the teams the colony alde.

of 897, Europe wan next with 187. A thoms ruling should also be lon; retain all last year's eight First T this meeting, it was suggested would be to have nine la caciz divig-

for the

- ENTERTAINMENT PLANS Ireland did well with 85, and Canode

at bowls Division Leams and promote the and South Africa were strongly re-made in regard to dress

The Special Entertainment Com- presented.

matches In Hongkong, But, as most winners of the Second Division; pro- Residual and cash prizes will be members were agreed, this was go- mots the two top teams of the Third mittee, headed by Miss E. Bloom year to the Secona field, has also arranged an extremely drawn

programmo to-morrow. International ing loo far. After all, the game is Division last Press BurcAU.

played here in the hottest months Division; and put the three new attractive and it is only natural that players teams in the Third Division. This, visitors. The first item on the re-

1. would want to be as comfortable as I think, is as good an arrangement ception will be a welcoming time on they can be. And so long as they as any. If no new teams enter the the day of arrival. Following this observe the ordinary rules of de-League next season, the promotion function will be a tua and a Chinese In the Irish Sweep draw to-day, ticket No. PA 27214, held by J. Hency, they should he left as much and relegation rule will then work doner, the dates and place to be

alone as possible. There should be on the basis of nine teams in each arranged presently, An, of the Aelatic Petroleum Cone ruling at all on dress. I shudder division. Tiensiin, draw War Vessel.

TIENTSIN LUCK

Dublin, Mar, 20.

The runner may be worth £30,000 and must win £530-International Preas Durcati,

Rugger Matches At Home

London, Mar. 20. Rugby Union matcher played to day 'resulled as follows:

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ENGLISH BAD MINTON TEAM WILL VISIT MALAYA

Writing in the "Dally Herald," Clifford Webb, the well-known sports

The most colourful affair of the entire programme, however, will be the Interport Dance which will be held at the Shanghai Race Club. A Jargo attendance is expected at this dance, with the major portion of 1080 present bring undoubtedly drawn from hockey players and en- thusiasts. The Committee is sparing no pains to make this function the visitors stay.

7/ Kiltar (1, and 0.). 10/1 Workman (0), 100/0 (1) 100/8 Royal Danisil (t. and 9.) 13/1 Temewillow (o), 14/1; (1) 100/0 Royal Ball (0), 10/1 (t}"

1871 Nockquilla (0) 20/1 Brendan's Coltage (0) 22/1 Underbld (and o... 22/1 Mudmostat {6} 22/1 Cooleen (0), #5/1 (1) 30/1 Inversible (a) 553/1 (1)

LINCOLNSHIRE

London, Mar. 20.. The following is the latest call- over for the Lincolnshire:

5/1 Damaha it, and o.) 100/D Galonia (t.. and. a.) 100/8 Aldine. it and o.)

18/1 Manaia (o,) 20/1 (1). 2011 Rosetown (0), 22/1 (3)

20/1 Terataire' (0), 25/1. ({})" 20/1 Holeyon Gin (0), 25/1 (1) 221 St. Andrew's (fe and; 0.3. 211 Daily Bread (0), 25 (1)

1. Zalmis. (1. and 0.)

30/1 Dark Tolly

28/1 Agincourt (

and o

20/1 Davy Dolittle (o):

Dundee it, and d) 03/1 Croisaun (0), G8/1 (8) 10/1 Blr: Pomm (5); 60/1" (1)

Cricket Tour Ends

critid, says that the All-England Badminton Association will shortly spon- most outstanding of the whole of the With Drawn Game

kor a four by, four leading English men players and two women to Aus tralla, New Zealand and Canada and that the team will call at Malaya

The Association is going on apace on the way.

This move to include Matoya in the Itinerary is undoubtedly due to with their Interport Trials this week-

Auckland, Mur: 20.

Sir Julien Kahn's cricketers ended

A. S. Samuel's splendid displays in the English county championships, of end with another two being schedul- their tour of New Zealand today ed for Saturday and Sunday, both with a drawn match against Auck- 10 which he has won six.

Webb says that the biggest international stride the game could make matches to be played at the Race land. would be the introduction of a competition on Davis Cup Uncs, which in Course. The selections for these two the first innings, the tourists actually in process of preparation. Badminton is booming in the United encounters have not yet been decid-scored 480, Auckland replied with 11 States al Canada and rapidly attracting great attention in Australia ed but the matches are expected to 270,, and in the follow-on, made. 304 produce a high standard of play. for three wickets-Reuter, Bulleth. and New Zealand."

Neath

Oxford Upl'alty 10

Cross Keys

14. Newport

Lisselly

6. Swansea ji

RUGBY LEAGUE

Trinity

› Castleford

Reuter

Wakefield

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