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Woman Drills Boatrace Crew

TENNIS CHAMPIONS NOT PRESSED BY OPPONENTS

TSUI BROTHERS ENTER 3RD ROUND OF DOUBLES

Though rain threatened all the time to drive players and spectators alike to shelter, it held off throughout the doubles match yesterday between the Tsui brothers and Omar Rumjahn and S. A. Hussain in the Colony Tennis Championships; but noither the conditions nor the state of the court were conducive to really good play.

As expected, the holders won with comparative case by scores of 8-3. 6-2.

Their opponents started off as if they would give the brothers a run for their money and establishes lead of 3-2 in the first set. But they failed to maintain their curly pro- mise and fell off badly in the end.

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This was the only match played. not The other one scheduled played, Lt. D. C. Misra and Lt. S. M. walk-over to Afzal conceding a Major F. C. Nottingham and Capt. R. B. Lecky.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

The following the programme to-day:

The Iniest stages of the encounter were extremely dull. They were re- Beved only in parts by the sparmedic brilliance of the champions who, not being extended, were not called-upon | Wal-tong. to bring out their best.

Open Slles,fsu! Yunp4 v T. J. Gould; Leong Ping-chiu v. Lee. Handicap Mixed Doubles.-H. J.

Handicap Singles.-J. C. Pool v. Cambridge crew have dono gymnastics under hor instruction, A. T. Dow; V. R. Gordon v. T. c,the boat race last year, they stood up against the severe strain

much better than had been expected. The boat race this year Monaghan.

Faulty position by Rumjan and Armstrong and Mrs. Andrews v. E. Hussain left many loop-holes for the E. and Mrs. Story. brothers to break through, while the Indians slowness in recovery also contributed to their downfall. When they were entrenched at the net they were beaten on several oc- casions by well-placed lobs, neither Rumjan nor Hussain being fast enough to relieve them.

POLO

Himdicap Doubles.-J. W. Mayhew! and L. Brown v. C. 'D. N-Walker and R. G. Gray; R. M. M. King and J. P. Murphy v. J. Thomson and R. G. Biesel.

BRITAIN'S HOPES DIMMED BUT TEAM TO CARRY THROUGH

Now York.

This was to have been the year the British really were going to be serious in their courting of the Westchester Polo Cup.

Boon - Danahar Plan Return Fight On Farr-Burman Bill

By John Macadam

London, Mar 2.

March 29, 1939.

TIME-LIMITLESS TEST

MATCHES NOT TO INTEREST OF CRICKET

Pupils in this gymnasium class aro membors of the Cambridge University, boat Their instruc-

race crew.

tress, standing in the back- ground, in Miss Levan, a Swedish drill expert. This is the second year that the Although Cambridge did not win to which they were subjected very will be rowed on Saturday, April 1,

Promoter Sydney Hulls, with the most terrific success in recent British boxing history under his belt, is not content to allow his cash customers any feeling of anti-climax. Before he sails for New York in the Queen Mary this week-end he promises to have a first-class socond show card lined up.

Periodically since 1914 the riders from overseas have made their bids, sometimes on their home soil, somtimes on this side of Boon and Arthur Dunahar, and Hulls cognoscenti, the Atlantic. But they were more or less flirtations. The Ameri-is getting round the dimeultles en- cans were too strong, and the Britons just hoped to make it in-gendered by those teresting, to lose gracefully.

But this year! Ah. Money was spent lavishly. The defeat complex was subdued. This was the year the huge Bowl, in the possession of the United States since 1921.. was to re- turn to Englund,

We still enn see Gerald Balding. Captain of the British squad, as he loomed in the doorway of the United States Polo Association ofces here in the bleak winter twilight recent ly. A big, ruddy-checked man who seemed to bring the breath of the Kreat outdoors with him. He had come direct from the dock, this serious young stalwart to whom polo was life itself. Almost the first words he spoke were:

"Pat Roark was invited to Join the sqund at a meeting Just before

we sailed."

He couldn't hide his enthusiasm as he added that with the addition of Roark he felt the English had their best team since the war, and were really out to win, instead of just to make a presentable showing,

He himself was temporarily in- capacitated. A pony had rolled on him Inst November, but he expected to be back in action by March 1.

EXCELLENT CHANCE

But despite this: own, incapacitation and the fact that Capt, Humphrey Guinness wouldn't, be able to com- peto due to its military assignment In Palestino, Bälding felt that with

U.S. PREPARES FOR INVASION

New York, The United States Polo Association has taken its first step to prepare for the English invasion next year

in the International Series.

Main proposal is to rematch Eric; next challenges are regarded by the

that who say

London, I like.. He is simple, Danahar can never again attempt to unaffected fellow who depends more make the light-weight limit of Oct. on swing than on any fancy foot Dlbs. by fixing the fight nt 10s. work and punch picking, but he is and strong, and can absorb That would be a comfortable Kume weight for Danahar, and Boon would punishment like a sponge taking up water. Whether on level terms- not mind the disparity.

probably for the first time he has That would be. one full of the had-a-real- preparation_for_a_big. next bill, the other half he hopes)ght--he en master Delaney re- to make up of Tommy Farr and Red) moins to be seen. Burman, the Jack Dempsey protege

who

In So recently eked him America, that is, Burman was given decision, but Farr swears he wazz robbed.

At least, this time he hus every incentive to go in and fight for his life. They have had one win each over the other, and the loser this time looks like being definitely out as big time prospect.

The Association invited 13 rank-

READY FOR THE SIGNING ing American players to compete in

The conference was timed' yes- the American trials to be held May

the squad will befterday with Sydney Hulls, John 1, from which

and Jack Solomons, Eric Home Football selected to defend the International Harding Cup against England's challenge. Bcon's manager, In the West End The four top-flight polo players, ot London. Solomons could not Cecil.Smith, turn up, and final details of the Tommy Hitchcock, Stewart Iglehart and Michael Phipps Beon-Danahar fight were were all invited to partake in the ranged, but Sydney Hulls assured me

not ar-

RANGERS

trials. Phipps was accorded a ten-inst night that it was all over bar MAKE SURE

goal rating recently by the Polo the signing. Association, marking the first ilmne) since 1025 that the American team!

It seems that the well-known Doon

has had four ten-goal handicap menye has yielded to treatment much than was expected and he as the nucletts of the International belter

will be able to fight almost na soon

team.

Others invited to participate in he gets back from his long holi-

OF LEAGUE

London, Mar, 28, Glasgow Rangers made certain of the trials Include Eric Pedley and day in America, so you may expect the championship of the First Divi- Raymond Guest who boast eight to hear any day now of a Boon-sion in the Scottish Football League

match on Farf Burman goal handicaps; E. J. Boeseke Jr. Danthar William Post II. E. E. Gerry, G. 11. billat 10st. over twelve rounds in 10-day by visiting Clyde and playing a draw of 1-1. The point gained Bostwick and Winston Guest, all any public place from Salisbury from this encounter ensures the men with seven-goal ratings; and C. Plain to the Devonshire Sporting Rangers of remaining at the top of V. Whitney and who have six-goal handleops.

Robert Gerry Jr., Club.

Semi-Final Matches Decided

Roark, Erie Tyrrell-Martin, Hesketh Badminton Hughes, Bob Skene, John Leking, a youngster whose ploy verged on the sensational, and others with ratings of seven goals or better had an ex- cellent chance of retrieving the cup from 11 American squad which could boast four 10-goal players.

Balding outlined the campaign plans, which included a first exhibi- tlon match at Medwick Feb. 10. The west const matches were serve as triala for both riders and ponies, with the squad arriving at Long Island about May 1 to finish preparation for the June Challenge matches.

· DREAMS TUMBLED.

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the League Table irrespective of the HELPING RIVALS results of their remaining matches. Thut Harringay scrap has given a)

The following were the results-of terrine Alp to business along the the matches played: alley, and a great deal of the effects Clyde will be seen even in the rival pro- motion of Johnny Best at Harringay! on March 14, when Len Harvey and Larry China battle for the Empire! heavyweight title.

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LEAGUE TABLE The following are the leading teams

Both men are in serious training, In the Scottish League!

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts.

... 34 23 8

3 107 50 84

12 171 8 00 40 41 34 17 7 10 08 50 41

Harvey, at his favourite camp, Jack Straw's Castle, Hampstead,

and Rongers

Celtic Gains at Shoeburyness, where aj

Falkiris variegated assortment of sparring

Aberdeen ... 33 17 6 10 80 54 10 partners testify to his fitness,

FI or not, I will prognosticate Queen O'SU. 34 10 8 10 02 50 40 thus far from the night of battle

Football Matches Re-Arranged

Three matches were decided on the that Harvey will be the same fight- Taikoo court last evening in con ing fury that he was against Phillips, nection with the Colony Badminton and that being so Larry will have Championships.

to be very at indeed.

· Men's In the semi-Anals of the

Nearer home there is the blu Junior Singles, D. Kwok and P. Lo show at the Albert Hall to-morrow But the world of dreams has had to play three sets before the night. Now this is interesting to me tumbled about the Britons. In that former wòm

largely because the principal pro- Owing to the annual inspection of first coust maích Pat Roark's horse In the Mixed Doubles, P. K. Hul tagonists, Al Delaney of Canada and the Middlesex Regiment, the fell, infuring him fatally.

and Miss U. Khoo (holders) defeated Jack London of West Hartlepool, division football match between the The loss of the hard-riding, Bery K. L. Yong and Miss W. Cheung, are pretty much on trial. They have Middlesex, and Eastern, which Irishman, who knew no peer as n

while M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. both shown good form, and when scheduled for to-day, has been post- morale builder, on the surface Silva heat C. Au and Miss A. they are good they are quite good. poned until Friday at Socicumpoo at would appear a finishing blow to the Remedio.s

They have both shown bad form, B p.m. Hopes of the British team, although The results were!

[and when they are bad they are ter-

CONTENDERS ON TRIAL...

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The following matches have been there always is the possibility that | D. Kwok beat P. Lo 15-9, 10-10,xible.

re-arranged from Saturday to Mon- such an affair might erouso team 13-7.

day and Tuesday, next week; mates to superb efforts which would P. K. Hul and Miss U, Khoo beat|

Monday-Sorond Division, Royal carry them through to vletory. K. L. Yong and Miss W. Cheung For six months now both have Scots v. South China (Military

Many a contest in every sport has 15-7, 15-5.

chased Harvey for a title fight, and ground), 0 p.m.

Tuesday-First

been won by a physically inferior M. A. Oliveirn and Miss M. Silva Individual or team which found In-bent C. Au and Mila A. Remedios 'spiration In misfortuna,

15-5, 18-10.

Division, Royal

It depends entirely on the kind of) performance they give the cash cus- Scots v. South China "D" (Sookun- tomers in the Albert Hall How their poo), 8 pm.

Eric Boon Goes For Holiday

London, Mar. 8. Eric Boon, the British light-weight champion, sailed for Ametica on holiday this weeks with his manager and his boxing friend, Kid Silver.

Boon's manager said that while they were going first of all for a holiday boxing enthusiasts must not be surprised if they heard of "a big business move while we are over in the States."

RUGBY LEAGUE TIE RESULT

London, Mar. 28. In the Rugby League to-day,

London, March 15.

Everybody is not commenting on the timeless Test in South Africa and most of them are saying "I told you so." Here are some comments from famous people.

Waller Hammand(speaking at lunch yesterday at. Durban) said "I hope that this is the last timeless Test that will ever be played be tween South Africa and England. am convinced that these are not in the best interests

ests of the game,"

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an opposed to the most, cautious- cricket, and the fact that interest was restored to the match towards magnificent M.C.C. the end by a Innings cannot be reckoned as a normal' probability. N

This caveat against a repetition of Sir Pelham Warner (former chair-

one inelor of the M.C.C. tour should men of England's Selection Com- not obscure its general success, The mittee): "I would like to see five-

relations between the English learn, day Tests in England and six-day fuely captained by W. R. Hammond, matches

Australla and South

and Alan Melville's South Africans Africa. In recent years it seems

have been excellent; no less pleasant that many batsmen disregard their has been their reception the natural methods. for unnecessary pubile in South Africa. Many In caution.

the In addition, the wickets are | both countries will ceho wish much too good.

expressed by the M.C.C.'s hosts that "This problem of wickets is under- the interchange of visits may bic- going careful consideration, and I think that before the summer a de- finite move will be made to make the fight between bat and ball more

even.

Sir Stanley Jackson (President of Yorkshire C.C.C.): England's effort in the last innings nt Durban Was astounding, but it has not very satisfactory matel feeling in this country, as far Judge, is very definitely against play- ing without some limit.

been n'

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come more frequent. Certainly South Africa gave every sign, es- pecially in the Fourth Test, of possess.. Ing a side of equal calibre to the team that has minde cricket history by scoring, for the loss of five wic- kets, the largest total ever made in

fourth innings.

Right up to the very end, which was certainly one of the bitterest, this match remained a kind of cause- The Friday before last celebre. most people were regretting that "I believe that a cricket match such an offair had ever been started without a clock is certainly not what opinion which the events of the we used to regard as a cricket match. Bubsequent few days did little to My view is that a good game should alter-but the news of the abandon- ment caused the greatest disappoint- not be put in a position where it can

ment for it cannot be gainsaid that be ridiculed."

England's wonderful effort for vie tory had aroused widespread In - terest.

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Frank Chester (one of our leading umpires): "Timeless Tests wash-out. That Leeds wicket last summer was ideal. It provided no equal lest of skill, it was not danger- ous, and for three days we had thrill after thrill."

NO MORE SUCH?

WICKET PERFECT

An interest, however, which was

apt to lose sight of the fact that the pltch was practically as perfect as when the match began: and many of the South African spectators, throughout the game, must, have The last and timeless" Test sighed for the good old days of mat- Match of the series has ended in- ting, when the ball did have a decisively and general opinion is that chance, and when the batarnan had the experiment is unlikely to be continually to be on the look-out. tried again in matches between this As it was 5,447 balls were de- country and South Africa. It is livered during this particular match, pointed out that a match which may more than a quarter of the total lust, os this did, for nine days of number sent down by Turner and rain) is unlikely to produce the best tralian tour of England in 1880.

Keighley, at home, lost to Liverpool actual play (apart from a day of Ferris during the whole of the Aus- by 6-0--Reuter.

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