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BRITAIN

INTERNATIONAL LOSES TENNIS MATCH TO FRANCE IN

Winners Establish An Advantage In The Top Singles: Lee's Valiant Fight Against Boussus

Paris, May 14.

The international clubs of Great Britain and France have had many close encounters, both in Paris and London, writes A. Wallis Myers, and to-day their 20th match provided another keen struggle and an equally keen crowd.

deserve West-

The French club won hv 12, twice to give the French the second matches to nine. They were one up act. However, he redeemed himself at the end of the first day and to- nobly, for after Borotra and Gentien! day, although sternly challenged. had gone to 3-love in the final sci were never caught. Their success the British pair reeled off six games. was due in the main to their three in a very lively offensive.

The visiting veterans top singles players, all of whom won their six engagements without the commendation. Capt, Guy loss of a set.

macott and D. H. Williams not only Boussus, Destremau and Abdesse- won their respective singles, but to- Jam, the last named relatively new day pulled off a tough doubles match to big tennis, formed a solid well- against Rodel and Du Pasquier. trained trio and on their home courts at the Stade Roland Garros they had a floor and a milieu that inspired them.

LUCKY ADVANTAGE Yesterday the French Club were leading by six matches to five.. They The best of the major singles was had won the three major singles Boussus against Lee and if the lat-without losing a set, although Hughes ter, now tied in business, had been made a gallant fight against Ferct. in the physical condition that en- The advantage, however, was rather abled him to defeat Lacoste on the luckily gained. same court a few years ago he would, I think, have won the strenuous first set, in which he led 5-3,

LEE'S COOLNESS

In Borotra's encounter with Avory, the Englishman, playing sterling tennis, was leading 5-2 in the final set. A ball of vital importance Boussus was nearly at his best-struck the handle of Borotra's racket the best that has beaten baths Perry and scored a point that virtually

match. and Austin at the State-but Lee turned the

Then in the doubles match, he- had the cool parry for his best blows.

O and Billington, the He played sagaciously, too, mixing tween

full-blooded drives with loop British hard court champions, and shots that forced the Frenchman to Boussus and Abdesselam, the visiting pair were leading 4-2 in the third make his own pace,

Lee went all out for the 10th game set. Billington had had and

might

have won it with a little single with Brugnon just previously more luck. After that he could not and was feeling its effects. The loss stay the course and Boussus, making of his service in the ninth game east a sequence of perfect line ahol his side the match. found his man giving ground.

On the French side Boussus and Abdesselam and Hughes also had Destremau, in training for their

A

alternately to break his

spechythm. Losing his service a

the

fine

hard

DAVIS CUP TENNIS.-C. E. Malfroy (New Zealand) appears to be heading the ball as he falls in his ma ich against R. A. Shares (Great Bri- ain) at Brighton. Malfroy beat Shay es but Britain won the runner.

Rifle Association's

New Secretary Captain F. Sale, A.E.C., has taken

Honorary over the Secretaryship of the Hongkong relieving Rifle Association, Major C. P. Murray, who is proceeding to the United King- to Home dom on transfer Establishment.

Members are requested to note that Capt. Sale's office is situated in Command Head- quarters, telephone H.Q. No.

Here, There With "Abe"

(Continued from Page 8.) Wood-and he therefore claims the distinction. In completing the course in 285, Ward has the further honour of returning the lowest score aver by an amateur, not even excepting

ON"T be aurprised if the third DON

generation of the Tate family is representa in the Sussex team. Fourteen-year-old Maurice Junior,

in this match last year, and Sharpe Hughes, 6-4, 7-3; bt, R. Tinkler. 9-7, 6-3.

3. Destremnu (Ebt. it: G. N. Lee, 6-2. Tournament Dropped

gained his second singles victory by 6-3; bt. D. W. Butler, 6-2, 0-3. C. Bouss

beating Jamain. Tinkler,

Bubilo in his tactics than

Cycling

THIRD RECORD FOR G. COTTRELL IN HONGKONG

.

Securing his third Colony unpaced road time trials record, Geo. Cottrell, "veteran" performer of the Hongkong Cycling Club, on Wednesday estab- lished new figures for the Island Cir- cult 25 miles course, under Class "D" regulations, his time of 1 hr. 32 min 32 secs. giving him an average of 16.12 m.ph. and beating the lowest standard mark by no less than 12

mins. 28 sec9.

That is

FET SHOE

CLUBS' PARIS

Stanley Woods Wins Junior T.T. Event

won

Douglas, Isle of Man, June 12. Stanley Woods, driving a Velocette, the motor-cycling Junior Tourist Trophy, covering 264 miles three hours, 10 mins, and 30 secs. at an average speed of 83.102 miles an hour.

H. L. Daniel, riding a Norton, was second

in 3 hrs. 10 mins. 33 secs. at an average speed of 93.13 miles on of hour, while H. Fleischmann, Germany, riding a DKW, was third in 3 hrs. 12 mins. 5 secs, at

an

average speed of 02.51 miles an hour.

Reuter.

Tennis

Kowloon C.C. Defeated In League Tie

In an "A" Division League tennis match played at King's Park yester- day, the S.C.A.A. beat the Kowloon Cricket Club by 7-2.

C. K. Chau and Beck Szeto (South

China), beat E. C. Fincher and G. C Burnett 6-3; beat A. E. P. Guest and A. Crawford 6-3; beat A. V. While and S. A. Gray, 7-5.

F. C. Wong and K. F. Liu, beat Conditions were good. A light Fincher and Burnett 6-4; beat Guest south-easterly breeze assisted the and Crawford 6-3; beat White and rider over Tytam Gap to Shaukiwan Gray 6-2. (20 mins.) and Kennedy, Town tram terminus was reached in 47 mins Aberdeen Industrial School was pass- ed after one hour and eight minutes, Cottrell then

strong putting in a Anish against a falling wird. A 04" gear and free wheel was used,

Five days previous to the attempt Cottrell clocked i hr. 35 mins, over the route, which figures, on Monday in another unom- last, were reduced clal trial to 1 hr. 341⁄2 mins. by W. Etock.

Consequent on Cottrell's trial the Wednesday last was cancelled. Two scheduled outing to Repulse Bay on riders carried out "century" trips on Thursday. Their totals were 104 and 101 respectively, and included a run from Kowloon via Unlong and Fan- g to Shataukok, returning through Fanling and Taipe,

the

A. Chau and J. Hsu lost to Fincher and Burnett 5-7: drew with Guest and Crawford; drew with White and Gray.

FAMOUS BOXER,

"GUNNER" MOIR, DIES IN LONDON.

London, June 12. The death occurred of James Mair, former British "Gunner" heavyweight champlon and latterly a personality of the film world, after a long illness, at the age of 60.

Molr fought the Canadian boxer Tommy Burns for the world title in 1907, but was beaten on points in 10 rounds.-Reuter Special.

CAN'T AGREE

fine match, which the young Davis Cup encounter with China the great Bobby Jones. Basque won after two vantage sets this week-end, were in fine fettle Hughes tested and teased him with and proved too quick and penetrative Third Generation many clever thrusts, using spin and for Butler and Lee respectively. might have beaten Feret an op-Hughes

dry court and in a clear light. conditions after heavy rain from 40-love cost the Englishmati The

Memorable Adventure · first set. In the second he were not of the best. missed a 4-2 lead by inches. At Sharpe beat Glasser from 4-1 son of Maurice senior and grandson

Saturday's outing was a memorable most of the crises Abdesselam pulled down in the third set, a good per- of Fred, has been selected to play adventure. Statue Rock was

shot out of the bag.

formance, but Tinkler, without much

in the annual match between Sussex Destremau, with a fine.command match practice this year, was out Second XI and XVI Colts under venue for which the usual party left

London, June 12. of length and pace, gave Donald played by young Abdesselam, who sixteen years of age. Maurice junior the Alhambra at 2.15 p.m. Leaving

2.40 p.m. p.m. the

the catchwater

Path

Following a statement by Tommy Butler, who was short of practice, is proving a rich recruit for France. is a left-hand bowler and right-hand the main road at the Reservoir at

was followed and the venue reached Fare that the fight against Jim little quarter. Billington had his Results:

SINGLES: P. Ferst. (France) bl. G. P. batsman.

half an hour later. The homeward Braddock on July 5 is definitely off, revenge on Weiss, who defeated him

route saw a reversal of normal the American, through the manager, cycling methods, with riders carrying said that the fight is only postponed

Climbing from mere: (F.) at. Butler, 6-3, 6-4; bt. Lee, 7-5, 6-3. usual, gave bt. E. . Avory, 6-3, 6-2. 11. Abdenselam

FTER an unbroken run of fifty-the machines! Cilm Feret an excellent match.

2-8. Borotra (-; bt. Hughes, 7-5.

b. Avory, 6-7, 6-3, Ave 3e us the run at allye Rock, the Club reaching, Stan se until a later date. Reuter Special. 7-5. P. Glasser (F) lost to N, Sharpe

northern slopes of the Lion Rock and DOUBLES RESULTS REVERSED

doubles the two British 6-2, 6-4. P. Blanchy, 171, lost to Dit Tennis Tournament is to be dropped, at 3.20 p.m. after traversing pairs reversed their record of the Willama, 63, 8-0. M. Bu Pasquier (2) Unicorn Ridge, and reaching Shek-

lost to G, Westmacott, 0-4.

the uncertainty of the internationaj

hawail Road at Crown Point. The previous day. While Olliff and Bil- Weiss (F) lost to Billington, 5-7, 6-1. situation, the dimculty In

last occhalon on which Shaun Pass was in June, lington defeated Borotra and Gentien -0.

DOUBLES: Doussus & Abdesselam (F) entries from the best players, and

London, June 12. in a brisit and exciting struggle, bilin & Bulleton, 1-6. 6-0, 6-4 in co sequent financial reult, and was visited by the Club

and found

Captain Menzies, one of the three Hughes and Lee, exhausted after bt. Hughes & Lee, 6-2, 6-0; Borotra & A. their singles matches, were

much Improvement Genuen (Jost to Oliff & Billington. local players do not support the 1934, but one member of that party victims for Boussus and Abdesselom, (r) test to Westmacott & Williams, 60-3,

the area. The run concluded in officer on the Navy active list, and a Kowloon at 5.15 p.m. (in rain, as submarine specialist. who thus maintained an unbeaten 6-7, 5-2-fleuter.

His last appointment was -Com- usual!). record during the two days.

The current week's fixtures are manding Officer of the Regulus in the follows: Wednesday, Methodist 4th Submarine Flotilin on the China SIDNEY M. Williams, the Welsh Church, Hennessy Road, 6 p.m. for Alhambra Then- Aberdeen; Saturday, Rugby international wing three-tre, mate's Coirn; Sunday, 2*inan

Kowloon, 2 pm for Shatin Pass and

Shataukok.

In the

(2) bt. Tinkler,

the

Thetis Assessor Known Here

casy 6-4, 7-2, 0-3. N. Rodel & Du Pasquier tournament as in former years. At was present on Saturday: *iracks in lasseksors: an the Theils enquiry is an

Billington played magnificently all through the first doubles, and Ol

way, good until he lost hlavice OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

STEP THIS

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POTELL YOUNG BURNS ALLEN

Shingoro Takaishi To Represent Japan

Tokyo, June 11.

one time it was.. one important in the country. Becomes Pro

of the most

Rugby League clubs has corrun for

quarter who, during recent months, has been the subject of overtures Theatre, 8.30 am. for from the majority of the wealthier An open event of an unusual na

for Fi in the form a massed club

of a ture, in

vill shortly all local

cyclists, whil Sallard, that Club's biggest. for years. Williams was recognised be promoted by the Hongkong player in last Cycling Club. The route selected for Don Circuit for The International Olymple Com as the...nationals. He created the event is the Kowloon mitice's nomination, folelwing its season's screion in London, of Mr. Shingoro record in Wales by entering frat which a schedule of nine hours has her, and a Chairman of the Board of class football when only 15. In been arranged. All participants will Takaishi,

souvenir certificate will Shimbun, as a member of the 1.0.C. from Leeda.

to all finishers Further particulars will appear in due course, or may

Directors of the Osoka · Mainich December he refused a tempting *****/ start, ride and Anish togosented!

will formally be endorsed by the Na-

tional Olympic Committee of Japan

be

pon receipt of an official report COUNTY CRICKET be had on application to the Hon.

Japanose Committee at the atitude.

of the 1.0.C. In approving the ap- pointment of Dr. Matsuzo Nazal whom it had previously recommend- ed.

The 1.0.C. nominated Mr. Takal- shi of its own accord. Mr. Takaishi informed the National Olymplé Com- mittee of his willingness to accept the nomination-Domel.

287.

London, June 12. Latest cricket scores: Cambridge 152-3; Free Foresters Derby 301; West Indies 95-2, Glamorgan 0-2; Somerset 305. Gloucester, 304-7: Essex 180. Lancs 434-4 declared against Notis. Leicester 201; Kent 151-3.

Army Service Corps, Wellington Bar- racks.

Middlesex. 63; Yorks 430-3 de- Iclared,

Surray 330-8: Sussex 285, Warwick 84-2:- Hants 304. Worcester 640-0 - declared; Nor thants-40-1-Reuter Bulletin.

Station, Reuter.

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