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R. Whitcombe's Collapse In Golf Match

BEATEN 6 AND 5 BY BOBBY LOCKE IN £1,000 CHALLENGE

By George Greenwood

London, June 2.

Bobby Locke, the South African champion, beat Reginald Whitcombo, the Open champion, by the decisive margin of six and five in the 72- holes £1,000 challenge match at Coombe Hill, Kingston, yesterday. Two up at the end of 36 holes, Locke was six up with nine holes to play and won at the 67th.

A good deal of money changed him he could not make full use of hands. but except for those finan- them. There was a moment when it cially interested the match did not seemed that he had got his game into excite the measure of enthusiasm and some kind of working order, and his Interest usually associated with con-opponent on the rim. Starting the csis of this kind. Perhaps it was day two down, he was actually one that the standard of play produced up at the ninthi,

by two such distinguished golfers on This was the time to rub it in, but it course lending itself to bursts of instead of going hammer and tongs brillance was of a very mediorre for his man Whitcombe collapsed like character.

a pack of crieda. Of the next nine

The statistics arc revealing, hales he lost seven, won one and Aguinstallberal bogey of 75, Locke, Anished the round in the

perilous

in 18, and

Picture aliowa play in progress in the Lawn Bowls League match on Saturday between the Kowloon C.C. and the Indian R.C. at Cox's Road. The K.C.C., winning on one rink and losing on two, yet managed to win the match by 18 alsota. D. M. Khan la scen bowling while others in the picture (Igft to right) are

M. Y. Aðal, A. M. Wahab, W..Hyde, T. A. Madar and J. Fráset-Staf Photographer.

In the third round, was one stroke position of five down. below, while Whitcombe equalled the No mun in the world can Kive Agure, the score of each, moreover, Locke five holes' start being not only approximate but gen-when he began by winning the first Tennis crous. Any genuine scratch manhole of the Hnal round Whitcombe's However, he playing reasonably well would have plight was hopeless, given either of the players a good has not lost faith in himself, for he is willing to play Locke o return run for his money.

Whitcombe was particularly dis-match, probably at Bramshoti In appointing; indeed, I cannot recollect Hampshire. an occasion In the last dozen years when he has given such a tame and

Their confidence in Locke is such that his South African supporters are prepared to put down £600 against |||||||||||||||||||||||£100 by the Whitcombe party. This

BOGEY FOR COURSE-75

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lo play Infinitely better than been the case in this match, but will require to fight with greater purpose and sternness.

swept the

FIT OF SLICING

RECREIO START

WELL BUT END

VERY POORLY

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Open Pairs

Three matches in the third round of the Colony Open Pairs Lawn Kowloon yesterday and all produced fairly interesting play.

At Club de Recreio V. V. Field and J. Gibson had a very interesting tusale with A. S. Russell and Glen won by 23 Cooper and eventually thots to 13, although the score sug Eests a walk-over for the winners. Russell and Glen Cooper played a splendid brand of bowls until they struck the bogry number following which they failed to score on the this stage was 13-10 in their favour, following five ends. The score at

but Field and Gibson scored a 4, 4, 3, 1 and 1 to emerge winners.

A bitterly cold wind course during the morning round,

Tables may be reserved on applica- cousing-the-players-to-put-on extra-Club-de-Recreio's "A" Division tion to the Hon. Secretary, R.EO.C.A clothing-Locke wore mittens-while League tennis team raised false hopes Whitfeld Barracks, Kowloon (Tel. some of the women spectators were yesterday when they led Chinese 50191, Extension 23) or the Hotel wrapped in furs and others put rugs Recreation Club by two matches to (Tel. 58081). #བྷཱནྟཾནྟཾ དི** 44-༔} ¥f=l« +++++++round their shoulders. Hating the one at the completion of the first unconvincing display. For the Open cold it was, perhaps, not altogether round of their match at King's Parking down the tram lines. champion to take 75 in any round and surprising that Locke took 40 for the They were unable to maintain this first League match in a fortnight, J. J. Remedios was playing in his In any conditions at Canmbe in al-st nine, at which point he was one early promise and were eventually

down, having last three holes.

having just recovered from a sprain most inconceivable.

ed wrist sustained during the match Played under o boiling sun and against Hongkong University, Con~ with a terrifle glare striking the sequently hii service was not as uc- courts diagonally, it was no wonder curate as hitherto, while his volley that the Chinese players took some ing niso suffered as a result. Gosano, time to settle down, although it must his partner, was carelesa in his "kills" be generally admitted that two of the and placed the majority of them in pairs did not play up to scratch, the pet.

Taui Wai-pui, the Colony singles Barrello and Barros were perhaps champion, was evidently feeling the the steadiest of the Recreio pairs, but strain of his exhibition matches last were unable to maintain their form At the 7th Whitcombe saved him- Sunday and was anything but bis of the first round when they came then a five to level the scores on the handful of them--but for the life of/selt by holing n puti of 12 yards-1iest in the opening set, while Hurg{from behind at 3-4 to beat Puù! Kong crept ahead as a result of a (wo and after being in the trees on the right was very poor, his backhand, usually and Ho Ka-lau 6-4. Barros" "killing" from his drive. But he won the next his strongest department, letting him from mid-court was very good. two, cach of which Locke played down badly,

It was net that Locke was pinying super-human golf against which it was useless to contend; on the con-

At the start Locke had a fit of trary the South African was very slicing which lost him the second little if any better in this particular hole, where he was out of bounds. stretch of 18 holes. The cold, un He should also have lost the fifth pleasant fact is that Whitcombe play where he was in two bunkers, but ed down to the other fellow's level. Whitcombé let him aft by missing a a sure sign of an inability to take putt of less than two fecta costly command and forge ahead."

mistake. MISSED CHANCES

Whitcombe Had his chonces-a

NEAT

and

Correct was: Could Whitcombe keep up the far the stendicat pair on view and the

A

Borretto's volleying was his strong point and he rarely made a mistake In his smashes.

A. V. Remedios and J. Gonsalves (Recreio) beat Taul Wai-pul and W. C. Hung 0-1; beat Lea Wal-tong and

and Ho Ka-lau 3-0,

Another very close encounter was witnessed at Kowloon Bowling Green Club where J. Huosen and A. R. Minu beat O. P. Remedios and E. de Snuza by 1 shots to 18.

The IRC. pair led by 10 shots to on the seventh head, but Remedios and Souza recorded a singleton and

ninth end. Hoosen and Minu again

two singletons on the next threo heads, but the Recreio pair chalked badly, to turn one up.

Both displayed a slight improve

up a four count on the 13th hend to Having put an entirely different ment in the succeeding matches.

again level the scores at 14-14. `They complexion on the game the question Paul Kong and Ho Ka-lau were by.

jumped ahead on the next two heads and eventually led 18-10 on the 17th pressure? The answer in the nega-latter took full advantage of the

end, but failed to score on the re- Hoosen and tive come swiftly. His driving break-bright sun and glore to lob continual-Tsui Yun-pai 6-4; lost to Paul Kong maining four heads, ing down, and the putts refusing to ly to his own benefit.

Minu recording counts of 1, 2, 1 and drop, Whitcombe was soon in the Lee Wai-tong and Tsui Yun-pul A. V. Gosano and J. J. Remedios to emerge winners by only three

inatch (Recreio) lost to Tsui Wal-pul and shots. In the trees at the 10th and never seemed to take the throes.

In the third game, played at Kow- clothes bunkered at the next, he lost both seriously, the latter being the better Hung 1-0; lost to Leo Wal-tong and

holes.

of the two and volleying with Taul Yun-pun 2-0; lost to Paul Kong loan Cricket Club, H. A. Alves and

and Ho Ka-tau 1-6.

F.V.V. Ribeiro beat A Calmon and the smarter his With a beautiful run-up shot stone unusual crispness.

H. A. Barros and C. A. Barretto. C. Brown by 23 shots to 14.. Gonsalves Improves dead Locke won the 13th in 3, but lost the 14th, where he hooked his For Recreio A. V. Remedios and J. (Recreio) lost to Tsul Wal-pul and appearance.

the best poir. Hung 2-0; lost to Lee Wai-tong and drive round his neck out of bounds. Gonzalves You can be as- A wild tee shot at the long 15th, Remedios was fairly sound in all de-Toul Yun-pul 1-8; beat Paul Kong

which finished un un adjoining, fair-partments and particularly effective and Ho Ka-lau 0-4, ..

his volleying and forchand, a fin sured of correct) way, and a hooked drive behind

rush was inclined to another Gonsalves tree at the next lost him couple of holes.

matters at the start, but improved A superb tee shot at the 17th, beyond recognition later on where he able prices at other hole, and at the 18th Whit-i

combe's second shot, wholly mis- Judged, fell a long way, short.

The neater man's

dt. And

besides

styling

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At Civil Service Club

At the Civil Service C.C., W. Melrose and J, C. Chalmers beat A. Y.ALCA. V. K.C.C. Entertaining Kowloon Cricket Club E. F. Castro and V. Atienza in the in their last match of the "D" Open Paire Lawn Bowls Champlon Division League Tennis programme ship 24-13

At the Hongkong F.C., after leading European Y.M.C.A. were defeated by had been halved.

and W. Dall lost to J. C. Remedios and C. C. Pereira 12-23.

yard from the pin, gave Locke an-scored repatedly with splendid drive on Fri the odd match after two on the 13th head by 10-5, W. McLeod

tempt at a recovery was short lived,

E.

Husband' and

Zulauf Of the Incoming nine holes he had. for at the short sixth he was 30 yards (Y.M.C.A.) beat D. Joyce and B. D. In a lamentable display, contrived to over the green on a steep bank with Lay 6-2, drew with A. Gillard and H. Crabb 6-8, lost to A. E. Perry and lose seven, win one and halve one.bia tee shot. The figures for the round were: One of the most remarkable shots W. Blyth 2-0.

W. Lomax and W. Long (YM.C.A.) Lock Out! 4, 6, 4, 5, 6, 3, 4, 240 of the match was played by Locke

Home; 4, 4, 3, 3, 6, amit at the ninth, where his tee shot An-bent Joyce and Lay 6-4, drew with

Total-14

the Gillard and Crabb 6-6, heat Perry Whitcombe Out: 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3, 4, 4, 330. Ished in deep undergrowth an

Home: 5, 8, 3, 4, 4, 3, 5, 3, 5–38. | hillside at the back of the green. Aland Blyth 7-5.

KOWLOON TONG SINGLES

W. J. Howard on Sunday won the singles championship of the Kowloon Tong Club by beating A. 3, Now 22- 18. The game was very evenly con-

· COOPER··· BARTHOLOMEW

Total 70. cleverly played pitch down the slope D. Spare Cand A. Partridge tested as there were not more thon two feet from the pin enabled Locke (Y.M.C.A.) lust 10 Joyce and Loy 0-f, three shots separating the contestants REMARKABLE SHOTS

to win the hole and become 6 up. In lost to Gillard and Crabis 1-6, lost to at any time during the game, which Sterling the final round with the the nine holes he had a total of only Perry and Blyth 4-0.

took 30 lends to decide. pleasant lend of five holes, Locke 13 putis a striking testimony to tie

ILK.C.C. v. University proceeded to consolidate his position brilliance of his putting teclinique. At the Hongkong Cricket Club, the by winning the first in 3-a lovely Whitcombe became 7 down when Hongkong C,C. beat the HK. Univer- pitch a yard from the flag. Hocking he pulled Into the rough at the 19th, elty 52-3%. so wide at the next, Whitcombe had but the Inevitable end was delayed W. A. Duff and L. Goldman at the 12th, (H.K.C.C.) beat S. Wong and Lim small forest of beech and when Locke's too shut to curry gorse, but he played a remarkable overran the green. A half in 3 at Thinm-tet 6-4; beat Peter U and C. shot, and finally holed from seven the 13th gave the South African C. Ma 6-1; beat H. P. Ong and S. 11.

well-deserved victory. and yards for a desperate half in 4.

5. | Ling 6-1, This success seemed to init now Second round, figures:. life into him, for he won the next Lecke-Out: 3, 4, 4, 8, 4, 3443-34 drew with Wong and Lim: beat U Home: 4443-10 and Ma 0-3: beat On and Ling 6-4. two holes. Locke saved the fifth by

Tatal #3 (for 13 hole). S. Garrard and E. E; Story lost to lomo: 8, 4, 5, 3-15. Wong and Lim 1-6; lost to U and Ma Total 50 (for 13 holes. 4-6: lost to Ong and Ling 6-7.

delt chip from the back of the green whileombe-Dut! 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4. and a good putt. Whitcombe's ni-

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