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MALAYA'S BADMINTON STAR WINS PRAISE

A. S. Samuel Reaches Semi-Finals Of All- England Tournament

London, March 10.

Although A. S. Samuel, Malaya's finest badminton player, was knocked out of the semi-final round of All- England badminton championships by T. Madsen (Den- mark) this morning, he is hailed by sound judges as the outstanding British player of the year. He has, in fact, defeated every other British player of note during his present tour in this country, including R. C. F. Nichols, five times champion of England.

To-day, Madsen repeated the success which he gained against Samuel in the Welsh championships recently, but Samuel provided a much stouter resistance on this occasion than he put up in Wales,

He has now become accustomed his finishing shots often had his op- to the conditions of light und atmos-ponent caught on the wrong foot.

Samuel's

In the phere which preval! in England and

next opponent, round, was H. E. Baldwin, contrast so strongly with those ex-third

whom he had met twice before and perienced in Malayn.

Excellent benten once, On this occasion, forced to concede the Samuel was Arst kame. 12-15, but recovered to the next two games, 18-18, win 15-13, and the match.

Describing the play. The Times

SO

Indeed, he is now that the effortless manner in which he makes his shots, musking both pace and direction to protection, has led to his being described in the London press as " wizard."

"NICE TOUCH QUICK FOOTWORK"

SPORT ADVTS.

said:

Straits

Soccerites

Arrive Early Season

Four Days Ahead

Of Schedule

(By "Abe")

The Straits Chinese footballers, who played a series of matches in Manila last week, arrived in Hongkong this afternoon by the Boeing Clipper-four days ahead of schedule.

They were due to arrive by the Chira Clipper on March 31, but when told that the plane had been delayed, they made a hurried departure from Manila so as to fulm their engage- inents in longkong, where they are to play three matches.

Speaking to Mr. John Then, player- the Straits team. manager-coach

men

Last Meeting Of Held By Fanling Hunt

The last race meeting of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club this season was held at Kwanti yesterday under bracing conditions Rain threatened but did not obtrude.

Fair dividends were paid on most races and the cash sweeps grew quite high towards the end of the programme.

Cape York surprised many punters by winning the Brisbane Handicap after jumping badly at the previous meeting. Ebony Idol won the St. John Cup In grand style bringing $21,000 to the holder of the winning sweep ticket.

Margaret, a starter in the Brisbane Handicap, broke a fetlock and had to be shot.

I was told the tourists won four and lust one of the Ave matches they

LO Salle,

who played in Manila. played good, football, were the team the tourists. The which humbled other matches were won easily des pite the fact that they were played at night under arch lamps. The last game was played last evening.

Mr. Then said the weather in very hot for all their Manila was matches, und furthermore his were handicapped by having to phy under art felaf lights. Nevertheless they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

The team consists of 20 players n follows:-Lee Pak-tong, John Then, Tan Khai-ban, Yap Bob-hunt, Soon Koli Hor-hoon, Yap Choon-iye, Thian-teek, Lee Ee-yeow, Choo Seng- quee, John Chye, fia Tee-slung Chin Keng-hock Yuen Quan-chong, Loong A. H. R. Butcher's March Brown.... Leck-boo, Lee Hai-choo, Ho Kok- J. P. Murphy's Jack O'Lantern choy, Kwan Soon-teck, Tong wai- mun, and James Gol.

Patriotic Day, 181. B. Rose Day. 153, P. L. Chiu Thanksgiving Day, 132, 1p Kul

ying

Spirit of St. Louis, 153, T

The Spirit

True Love, 153, II. C. Pih Welcome, 101, 1. 1. Cheo

CASH SWEEPS

100

347 170

52,

** 2 522

St. John Cup Race Brings Big Prize

1 THE SHATAUKOK HANDI-ileorne CAP. A steeplechase of 1 miles for China ponies, Four starters. Dobson & Lavis' Three Farthings 159 lb.

18. F. F. Dobian) 1 Major Oliver's Double Chance 188 ib. (W. E. Grieve) M. F. L. Haymes Zero 168 1b........

(M. §. I.. Haymes) 3 Won by one and a half; one and a holk. Time: 3.34.2. Parl-mutuel-Winner $.08. Places $7.50; $0.10.

- BETTING

W. ", Double Chance, 160, W. F.

Grieve..............................

200 140 Jacky again, 101. G. Treverton Three Farthings, 100, E. E. P.

Dobson. Zero, 108, M. F. L. Haymes..

2. THE DRAG HUNTERS PLATE. A hurdle race of 11⁄2 miles hunters. Catch- for China ponies, weight 160 lbs. Dobson & Lewis' Clowner women

(E. E. P. Dobson)

(A. IL R. Butcher) ►

[(J. P. Murphy) 3 Won by half a length; three lengths. Time: 3.3.1. Pari-mutuel-Winner $13.30. Places $1.00: $0.00 $0.00.

101

40

C)

St. John Cup sweep on Race 4:

No. 20031

No. 30236

ND. $7593

$21,244.35

0,060.37

3,034.01 Unplaced ponien $552.02 each): Non.

138, 10043. 20026, 4107, 12109, 7812. seemed to

"Samuel makes up for certain de- feiencies in his strokes by a nice In the first round of the All-Eng-touch for the softer shots and very land championships, Samuel played quick footwork. He won with little in n leiurely fashion to beat E. R. to spare in the third game after Bald- win more than once had nearly pulled Mason 15-0, 15-13.

match round. Baldwin, very His opponent in the second round the wus H. J. Wingfield, the English in-accurate with his strokes to a length ternational, whom he beat 15-13, 15 hnd scored repeatedly with his drop 7. In this match the decepilve filek shots in winning a close first game, of the wrist with which Samuel made and just when Samuel

be running away with the match Baldwin recovered so well that he nearly

won it. This was in the second game, when Samuel, maklug the most of a neat little, cross-shot on the forehand, went to 13-4. Then Baldwin made his challenge so well

The tourists commence their pro- that he not only drew level in one hand, but went to 3-0-when-his-ad-gramme in Hongkong with a match China A.All But Samuel against the South versary set the game. Draft Programmes and Entry put him out and won the game in Saturday, and on Sunday they will Forms for the Second Extra Race a run of five, though even Baldwin play the Colony, and on Wednesday, Meeting to be held on Saturday, was far from done for, tired as he April 5, they will meet the Rest of

was, for he came up to 13-14 in the the Colony. 8th and Monday, 10th April, 1939, third game after being 2-10 down. The must remarkable thing about (weather permitting) may be ob tained at the Secretary's Office, the matchi

grip looks rather Club Samuel, whose Exchange Building; the

awkward, constantly run round the House, Happy Valley; the Hong backhand strokes, though probably Kong Club; the Sports Club; and Baldwin made a tactical mistake in playing so many of the shorter shots the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

to his forehand."

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was the way in which Badminton

Chinese Beat Civilians In Lai Wah Cup

Ching-to hnd darted in before the kick wos, taken and the referee or- dered it to be taken again. Lee again made no mistake.

SECOND HALF

Revised Championship Programme

In order to prevent any confusion antong competitors regarding the dates of the semi-final ties in the Colony badminton championships, the programme for this week is herewith appended.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

(AT TAIKOO)

D. Kwok v. P. Lo, at 8 p.m., follow- ed by the inixed doubles semi-finals, K. L. You and Miss W. Cheung v P. K. Hui and Miss U. Khoo at 8.30 ... and C. Au and Miss Remedios . M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva 19 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

blew for The whistle

half-time even before play could be resumed. In the second period, the Civilians again defended desperately. The bal was in their territory most of the time, and what attacks the P. Civilian forwards made on the oppos. ing goal were only spasmodic.

Off-side spolled many a Chinese movement, the greatest offender be- ing Hau Ching-to. Onec Lol Shiu-

and with wing was through,

the

(AT CLUB DE RECREIO) Men's doubles semi-final between S. Bun and M. S. Lim and C. Aш and F. Kol at 8 pm.

(AT TAIKOO)

Men's doubles semi-final between P. K Hul and K. L. Yong and M. A. Oliveira and L. A. Carvalho at 8 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 31. (AT TAIKO0)

Civilian backs appealing for off-side, Men's senior singles semi-final be- he had only Coles to beat, but the tween K. L. Yong and C. Au at 8 p.m. Intter deflected his shot against the

P. K. Hul has already entered the upright and the ball rebounded into final of the senior singles, and S. II play. On another occasion, Fung beat Coles but the ball hit the bar. Boone is in the final of the junior

singles. However, the Chinese went further ahead through Lee Wai-tong who, beating a defender, scored with a cross-hot.

With the state of the ground us it was, there was bound to be a great deal of sliding tackles and uninten- tionul fouls, but the game was kept |

THANET LOSES

AT HOCKEY AND

comparatively clean, and for this the SOCCER MATCHES

good refereeing of Mr. Goss was In Ja large measure responsible.

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GRAND DOUBLE ATTRACTION

CASH SWEEPS

1

RACE I

No. 844 No. 733 No. 1023 Unplaced ponies (25 each):

IACE 2

$544.28

155.52

77.70 No. 1.

No. 180

$131.65

AT USUAL PRICES!

No. 353

237,62

119.60

On The Stage

On The Screen

ND. 255 -Unplaced ponies. ($30 each):. Nos-573, 640, 440, 194, 340, 738.

210

RACE 1

$930.20

235.00 132.00

Unplaced ponies (350 each): Nos. 480 557, 85.

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245 258

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Jack O'Lantern. T. W. Chattey 56 King's Parade, W. E. Grieve.. 130 129 March Brown, A. H. R. Dutcher 247 150 Publie Hero No. 1. P. R, Hermana OL Punch, D. A. Fargus Y

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3. THE BRISBANE HANDICAP. A steeplechase of 11⁄2 miles for Aus- tralian ponies,

Threesome Capo York 140 lb. ngang

(Eyre) 1 Major Oliver's Sea Urchin 153 1h.....

(T. W. Chaltey) 2 3. M. Watson's Glorians Star 168 ib.

(G. W. look) 3 Won by many; six lengths,

Time: 3.12.3.

Pari-mutuel Winner $10.50. Places 38.00 $1120; $5.40.

BETTING

Cape York, 140, R.

RACE S

$1,055.60

301.00 150.00

Unplaced ponies ($30 each); No, 004,

RACE &

1971.15

248.90

124.45

Unplaced pantes ($50 each); Nos, 470, 03, 71, 000, 727, 236, 153.

W. P.

OUR GUIDE

103

200

210

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at

40

40

Glorious Star, 160, . W. Look Iroquois, 169, W. B. Grieve.... Margaret, 152, P. M. Hon ******** 20 Sea Urchin, 183, T. W. Chatley Spectrum. 169, B. A. Fargus.. 238 180 4.THE ST, JOHN CUP. A handi- cap flat race race of 1 mile for China ponies, "D" Class, winners of not more than one barred. Winner $200, second $100, third $75. Seven starters,

BETTING

W.

143

37 317

TO THE CINEMAS

and

"The Young in Heart" (King's, to-day).A gay story of the most fascinating family that ever menaced H. D. L. Dowbiggin's Ebony Idol 147 lb. a heart or a bankroll. With Douglas 13. A. Proulx) Fairbanks, Jr., Janet Gaynor, Roland H. & 11.'s Fel Ying 160 15.

S. 4. Yuen)

Young, Billie Burke, Paulette God- dard and Richard Carlson in the (P. Wel) 3 Hoping's Flybynight 150 lb,

Paulette Goddard principal roles. Won by two lengths; two lengths,

has a speaking part for the first time Time: 2.10.3. Parl-mutuel-Winter $22.20. Places and is likely to prove very popular, $0.10: 20.10; $720,

while Carlson, a newcomer from the Plegitimate stage, seems promising. Cuban Love, 140. P. M. 100

The Citadel" (Queen's Ebony Idol, 147, B. A. Proulx. 22 Emergency Call, 144, ip Klu-ying 17 Alhambra, to-day)~A film of such Fei Ying, 140, B. 1. Yuen 20 superior merit that everyone should Flybynight, 158, P. Wei

Bee it. The attack upon medical 30 245 Plain View, 155, 11. C. Pih

63 quackery and municipal backward- itayat Highness, 163, 2. Y. Woo 112

5. THE HOBART PLATE, A Hatnesz would be stronger if the hero, race of nix furlongs for Australian himself, were not called upon to make pontes, H.KJ.C. subscription Grif- the end justify the means. The story "idealistic doctor who lins that have started in 1030 and is about an

loses his idealism temporarily after have not won more than $200.

the many Luminous' Amber II 152 lb.

discouragements when opportunity for wealth presents it- self. The importance of the story, written by Dr. A. J. Cronin, offsets 3 the clinical emphasis. King Vider's direction produces high peaks of emotional power and there are fine Performances by Robert Donat,

(Ip Kui-ying) Mrs. Macgregor's Schmetterling 163 16. (T. W. Chatley) G. Treverion's Brano 155 lb...... 10. Ft. Churchill Won by ona length; a neck. Time: 1.24.0. Pari-mutuel:-Winner $0.60. 17.10; #12.00.

BETTING African Diamond, 185, 5. Wel 10 Amber, 11, 152, Ip Kul-ying 410 Bruna, 183, G. F. 11. Churchill 153 Schmetterling, 102, T. W. CHAT-

tey

won $200. Ten starters.

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TO-MORROW QUEEN'S

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Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson, Spewack, deft playing by the entire French Ambassador

One of the

Arrives To-Day

cast and direction by Richard Thrope 10 Rex Harrison and Emlyn Williams,

The Storm" (Oriental, to-day) make this a bright, amusing screen Drunkun telegraph operator strives farce. It's about the little Southern .80

to vainly Influence his GTIE SUBS, SCURRY, A fat

younger gal whose sincerity and good cooking

His Excellency, M. H. Cosine,_how- brother, away from the sea. Big knock a world-weary New Yorkly appointed French Ambasador to race of 1⁄2 mile for Chinn ponies; brother becomes really concerned, author and an alcoholic New York China, is due in Hongkong by the The La Wah Cup was presented The hockey éleven of H.M.S.| HKJ.C, subscription. Griman that to the Chinese at the conclusion of Thanet were defented by Macno's

have started In 1930 and have not fallen in love with the wrong girl. best farces 61 the season, Jonet/French stcomer Canton from Uni-

however, when he thinks junior has pubisher galley west. the game by Mrs. Smith, wife of the second, team to-day by three, gouls Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith.

to nil. The ground was very slippery

She proves she has the right stuff by Gaynor leads Robert Montgomery and phong to-day. Dr. S. N. Chan's Thanksgiving Day Teams:

owing to the previous day's rain. 131 19...........tip Kui-ying) 1 performing an operation at sea from Franchot Tone a merry dance.

instructions by radio. There aro Civilians. — Coles; Blackbourne,

"Rovia Service" (Cathay, to-day).— Gustavo Silva scored after 20 Choong Ho-yen's Welcome 191 b...

(L.D. Chao) 20 Parker; North, Hussain, Honnibal; minutes for Macao, and in the second

Chan Drox, Rose Day 153 15.

several storm, ice-berg, fog and If you care for the Marx brothers, T. Pile, Broodle, D. Leonard, E. half R. Angela and G. Silva added

**(P. L. Chiu) 3 explosion sequences, sometimes more this will amuse you Won by a neck: two lengths.

graphie than related to the story. Strange and Mass.

two more.

Time 1513 Pari-mutuo Winner. $10,20, #70; #18.002 310.00.

BETTING Geordle, 153, DA. Proulx Green, Day, 155, 8, Yuen National ervice, 184 P. Wel Old Fashioned, 185, IL. JKA.

players

Chinese ---Tam - Kwan-kon; Hou Though acquitting themselves well Yung-song, Lee Tin-sang ang Individually. the Thanet Chung-wan, Loung Wing-chlu, Hsu. lacked combination... King-shing; Tang Kwong-sum, Tung At football, Macao defeated the King-cheung, Leo Wal-tong, Lal visitors of 6-1Our Own Corres Shlu-wing and Hâu Ching-to.

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Charles Blekford, Barton Mackane,

Preston Foster, Tom Brown and Nan OUR SPELLING BEE (ree page 7) W. 13. Grgy have the chief roles.

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154 Three Love Has Nanoy" (Maše==}niquots ENTE

da tio to-day). Pungently amusing forbearance foreboding.

lines from Bella and Samuel, hobblede by or hobbadehoy

tour

Ho la accompanied by Col. von, who replaces the late Col Rouselle as Military Attaclie.

ΤΣ Corme prrived in Indo-China from France about three weeks ago and has presented his credentials of Chungking. He will stay here until Thursday when he will take ship to Shanghel., As he was Counsellor to the Embassy in Peiping from 1827 to: 1920 ho is not altogether new to bli post.