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April 14, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

THIS IS A PINE

TIME TO TELL

ME!!

Hui Becomes Triple Badminton Champion

For Second Time

Shows Brilliant Form In Singles Tussle With Charlie Au

(By "The Bird")

P. K. Hui of the University became triple badminton champion of Hongkong for the second successive year last night, when he won both the men's singles and doubles finals to add to the mixed doubles laurels secured the previous even- ing. These successes are undeniable confirma- tion of his status as the Colony's leading exponent of the game.

For about two minutes of the first game against Au in the single tie, Hul was worried. fle could not draw away from the tenacious Aut and it was pretty clear that whoever did get a lead after the scores had been called of eight-all would more than likely win the game,

I think Hui recognised this, for the exchanges had been so tight that services passed a-number of times without addition to the scores; and he made his biggest effort at this stage. Au reacted and the champion went out at 15-8.

which scored time and again with the opposition caught in two minds; hus anticipation and Interception were also clever and effective, often being the means of terminating a long rally with an unanswerable "kill"

He and Lim worked well together and it seemed that only want of match experience denied them at least one game. Lim scored heavily with smashes down the middle of the was too court, but his service stereotyped, and Hui quickly worked out how to kill it.

HUI TIRES

In Waller Wanger's new, prodacilon, Trade Winds," it Is Fredric March's exciting but heatle job to clase Joan Bennett around the world. Ann Sothern and Ralph Bellamy go along for a couple of reasons and the quartetto fall heir to a series of exciting situations. The picture is now showing at the King's Theatre.

W. C. CHOY BEATEN IN FINAL TIE

London, March 19.

Hul himself made several mistakes" Well as the Chinese Davis Cup in- Hui was not slow in following up this advantage, and in the second which normally would not come fromternational, W. C. Choy, played in the the Queen's game he obtained a decided mastery, his racket, and which obviously were men's singles Anal at over his opponent, furcing Au into the outcome of his firing singles Club Covered Courts Tournament at errors, and rarely failing to whip out match, but it was Young who made West Kensington yesterday, he wor a winning shot when opportunity oe the most errors, and by some curious

unable to make, on the fast wood sur- curred.

trick of chance, they occurred from face of the East Court, much of an Hui's genius was fully revealed in his shot game, which is usually the impression on the greatly improved this match, for Au by no means strongest feature of Yong's play. He L. Sham, who won by 6-2, 6-4. ployed badly. But the

challenger constantly netted drop shots, and

The winner served with much did not seem able to sustain his efforts, blundered in half a dozen. inter-power, and whenever he volleyed, no and in both games fell away once the ceptions. But he made amends from matter whether It was a high or a halfway stage was reached,

the rear of the court, from where he low one, the ball was struck with n FAST AND SPECTACULAR cleared, drove and smashed with firm hand and supple wrist, and the Both men manoeuvred cunningly, rare discernment and accuracy. aim was sure. shortening and lengthening shotsThe lasers made a valiant effort in On the floor Choy was sound and with bewildering rapidity, and the the second set when they crept up to there was always purpose behind his match was as fast and spectaculer as 13-all, but after the game had been drive. There was, however, hardly any seen in the local championships. "scited," service was lost immediate-ever the required force to keep such ful's greatest advantage was aly, and the champions Won the next a virile opponent as the enterprising

shot which five points and the match on their Shaff on the defensive. wonderful clearance never failed him. Even when he was two "hands." hastily retreating to his own base- The exchanges were tremendously Hne, Hui was able to use his clear fast and at times all four players ance to the best possible advantage, were amashing and picking up, alming and Anding the backhand providing one of the most spectacular baseline corner with unfailing ac displays ever to grace the champion-

ships.

curacy.

It was his splendid length

which prevented Au from making the usual quota of "kills", whereas Au often tobbed but half-court, for Hul to smash with unreturnable fury.

Hul was also the more accurate in the short game, angling so well and with such delayed action that Au was more than once caught_moving In the wrong direction. But the loser also had his brilliant moments

Splendid Race In Hongham Heap

at the net, and certainly was not juncture blessed with any luck..

CHAMPIONS

RETAIN TITLE

At this

On. yesterday's form no Englishman would have much chance indoors of defeating Sham, who now has con- trolled speed of stroke and the will to win, and it is obvious that higher honours are in; store for him.

Indians Play Police R. C. At Lawn Bowls

(Continued from Page 8.) jockey threw in the towel.

the stable companion, Moonlight View, look up the gaunt-sent the Indian R.C. in a friendly

The following players will repit let and he was pursued by Rob bowls match against the Police R.C. Roy..

Mr. Encamacao brought Rob on the latter's green to-morrow at Roy on the outside berth with a 4

Fred Perry Asks Special Favour

New York.

Walter Pate, captain of the U. S. Davis. Cup Team, drop- ped in at the National Indoor Tennis Championships recent- ly, and, as usual, was asked what he thought of America's chances of defending the trophy.

"Not bad, not bad at all," said Pate, and went on to elaborate on that theme for several minutes. Finally Fred Perry interrupted.

"Do me a favour, will you, Walter?" said the Briton. "Wear a starched collar to the Challenge Round matches in September.'

"

Sure, Fred. but why?" asked the puzzled Pate..

"I'd just like to see it wilt," replied Perry.

ROYAL ENGINEERS

Race Entries For Third Extra Meet

The following are entries for the Third Extra Race Meeting to be held at Happy Valley on Saturday, April 22:

1. St Kilda Handicap For Australian Subscription ponies,

Class Fontes of this season barred. Six furlongs,

A Great Time, Annabello, Bredon, Cape York. Dick Turpin. Discovery Bay Macquarie River, Murray River, Perfect Day, Rooy, Birathearrick, Twilight Star, Violet Queen and Zodina,

2, or 4. Canton Handicap,—First Second Section. For China ponies, "B" Class. Griffins of this SEASON barred. From the two mile post once round and in about one milo 171 yards).

*

Boglat Bay, Commencement Bay, Ex- pansion Time, Gladiator, Humdrum Eve, Jeber, Just in Tune. Lancashire Less Moonlight View, Now Star, Oak Bay, Potentate. Red Feather, Rob Roy. Royal Scot, Soldier of Britain and Tampa Bay.

1

BL George's Plato--A Handicap for Griffins of this season. Ponies classified "A"" Claza, barred.

Annas Bay, Avon, Blue Express. Con- quering Time. Eve of Harvest, Eve of Heaven, Galaxy, Rectie View, Hopeful Time. Hyndford Bridge, Jennifer, Jillian, Lilliber, Peaceful View and Rose Emy,

14. or 7.. Fatihan Handicap/First Second Bection, For China panies, "C Class, Six Zurlonge.

Alligator, Amberley, Bistra, Blue Diamond. Bright View, Celtle Star, For

Birrel, Middleton Andar Calveston Bay festie View

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King Kong, Lady Love, Laughing Buddha, Laughing Girl, Lovely Star. Musketeer, Pinfarthings, Itose Emily. Rose Evelyn, Rose Jane, Rose-Queen, Beenie View, Soldier of China, The Tigress and Tyne.

6. Broken Hul Iandleap—For Aŭstra- The Royal Engineers held their in Subscription ponies of this Season. Inter-Section Athletic meeting yes-Winners of $500 or less in stakes, barred. terday afternoon on-

From the twa mile post once round and Chatham

were more or less overly divided. Road sports ground when the spoils out one mile yardn

Chiltern, Cockerel, Devonian, Happy | Landingo.- National Victory, Rising Str Winners and runners-up of yester- Rivulet, Sydney Lad, Triumphant Day and day's events will represent the Sup-

Victory Day,

3. ilobari Stakes-For Australian Sub- pers at the annual athletic meeting; scription pontes of this season. Winners of the Hongkong Area Sports Board of more than 3300 in stakes, barred.

-Entrance-35.---From-the--114---mile- post:

tabout half mila 179 yards)." Results of yesterday's events were: African Diamond (145), Ajax (10), 110 Yards:-1, Spr. Hill; 2, Spr. Amber II (159), Baffin Bay (14), Brune Elsley.

(151), Caimamoto (1142), Gale (142), Hellum (139), Magio (162), Olymplad 220 Yards:-1, Spr. Elsicy; 2, Spr. court (149), Ruby Star (15), Schmetter Hill. A K. TONG TEAM

9. Kongm china ponies, i Mile:-1, Spr. Middleton; 2, Griming of The following will represent Kow-L/Cpl. Milton.

440 Yards: L/Cpl. Hovel; 2, Spr. loon Tong Garden City Association

Sheldrake. against Kowloon Football Club in a

3 Miles:-1, Spr. Middleton; 2, Spc. friendly bowls match to-morrow on

Ireson.

great run and the combination cer- D. M. Khan, A. M. Wahab, M. Y. thinly shot forward in a most re-Adal and A. R. Dallah (skip) on May markable way. It жая Grand Hoosen, S. O. Bux, A. O. Madar and sight, for all the three Jockeys were A. K. Minu (skip); A. H. Rumjahn, hard at work on their chargers, but S. M. Rumjahn, A. Bakor and M. H. Ini the last hundred yards from Abbas (skip). The doubles encounter was as homo, Conquering Time was a beaten peny and it was left to Moonlight sparkling as the rarest champagne View and Rob Roy to fight the issue Hul, after a rest and a shower, op- peared to be just as fresh as the other out. Down the straight they came, three players, and he certainly played neck to neck and then head to head, racing together and there was ter- notable part in the result.

and K. L. Yong, the holders, rifle excitement when they crossed finally beat P. 5..Bun and M. S. Lim, the wire almost together. After a

C. Mose, J. Tang, J. L. Stephens another Varsity pair 15-10, 18-13, few minutes of deliberation the ver but they had lots of anxious moments diet of a short head was awarded to and A. Spary; A. E. Castro, H. Y. before it was accomplished, and many Moonlight View and it was certain-Hsu, Abbas and A. H. Basto T. M. Gregory, J. N. Wong, V. thought that the losers were going to close shave. A length and n force the true-to-the third game. halt separated Conquering Time. Atienza and H. Gittins.

Bun was the man of the match, The mile / was run in 1.57% and employing some magnificent shots, in incidentally the second section was particular a cross-court drive-amosh won by Galaxy in same time.

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Colony Chess Standings

Fox.

Half-Mile-1, Spr. Cox; 2, Spr. Discus-1, L/Cpl. Davidson; 2, Cpl. Eouzan.

Hammer:-1,L/Cpl. Davidson; 2, Sgt. Croston.......

Javelin-1, Spr. Picton; 2, Spr.

Fox.

Putting the Weight:-1, 5pr. Birrel; 2, Sgt. Croston.

Long Jump:---1, Spr. Moore; 2, L/Cpl. Foley,

High Jump:-1, Spr. Birrel; 2, L/Sgt. Lowe

D. E. de Carvalho leads E. Zimmern by half a point in the Colony Chess Championship. Resulis to date are 2, L/Cpl Webb, as follow:

E. de Carvalho Zimmern

TO YU LAU K

A Kurzin

Dr. O. Paster

R. 8, Harrison

* Mr. D. 8. Liviin has dropped-out

the competition,

Pole Vault-1, L/Cpl. Hordatoff; 120 Yards Hurdlen:-1, Spr. Birral; ‹ Pt. 2, Sgt. Dimond.

OUR SPELLING BEE (see page 7) challageworsted-wreak

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Japan Aids Mothers

scapon. Winners of more than 1250 in stakes, barred. Front the two mile post once round, and in (about one mile 171 yards),

Argon ) Ascot Vale (181), Black Diamond 1552) Borgy (155), Charcoal 15), Fairchild (26) Gallant Marthal (158). Gon (391), feddon (181), King's Envoy. (158), Kut Cheung (353), histador - (201) Frational Bervice (155) Old Zahler- ed (155), Opening Hatsman (181), Patriotie Day (11), Rose Day (163) Bome Hope (165), Talkative (128), Thanksgiving Day Kinz). The Bucenness (134), Tin. Spirit of St. Louis (185) and True Love (158)

Soviet May Decorate Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin may be awarded the "Red Flag decoration by the Russian Government "for advancing the Democratle idea in film work.'!

The Central Committee of the Russian Film Industry has approach- ed the Soviet Union's Supreme Council with A suggestion to

this The government has announced effect, according to a newspaper - that women and their newly-born port from Moscow, bables will receive free medical It is further suggested that a attention, Medical bureaus are Charlie Chaplin "week" be organised being set up throughout the empire throughout the Soviet Union, during and travelling doctors have been de- which all the comedian's best films talled to farm stricts.

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