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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

September 11, 1939.

"SPUGGY" SILVA'S RINK WINS OPEN COLONY BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP

F.X.M. da Silva

he skipped the successful rink.

THREAT TO WELSH RUGGER

RECREIO FOUR MUCH TOO CONSISTENT FOR BROWN'S MEN

'(By "Abe") ̧

Following the example of another Portu- guose rink last year, F.A. Machado, C. M. Silva, J. F. V. Riboiro and F. X. M. da Silva, of the Club de Recreio, carried off the Open Bowls rinks championship of the Colony yesterday on the Civil Service C.C. green by defeating the Kowloon Dock four of A. Calman, M. Ferguson, R. Morrison and J. C. Brown.

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far more consistently the result of superior play, and were than their opponents throughout the leading 25-6 at the end of the 20th. match, the Recrelo men thoroughly

SOME FINE HEADS deserved their victory of 25-8-a There were some very fine heads

which

the match. The peculiar argin

fairty represented during their superiority over their oppon- feature of the game was that both aides preferred the short and medium [ents.

heads, and throughout only one The big difference between the long head was played-the last of play of the two rinks Was that the day. whereas the Recreio four alt shone "The following were Bie scores

W. T. H. Davies Joins in turn, only Calman nud Ferguson head by head:"

League Circle

London, Aug. 28. Welsh Rugby Football received its worst blow for many years when W. T. H. Davies decided to join the ranks of the Rugby League. It was common knowledge that he desired to obtain a post in South Wales.

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played well in the Kowloon Dock F. A. Machado Fink Morrison

bad day, C. M. Silva seidran doing anything right, while | J. F. V. Ribeiro Brown. always up against him. F. X. M. da Silva Jeuk nut produce the type of play

(skip)

J required to turn the balance to his

CONSISTENT PLAYERS

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The splendid lay of Machuelo, Silva and Ribeiro, almost invariably left "Spagy" Silva with nothing to After graduating as B.A. at Swans do but to block; but on a few heads sea University College, he did when the skips went down to roll, year's physical training course at the shot was against the Portuguese, 10 Carnegie College, belug; now a fully and on these occasions "Spuggy" | 11 qualified teacher of physical train-came off in a far better light thin|12 ing. Two vacancies recently

Brown. curred in South Wales, at his old

A. Calman M. Ferguson Rt, Morrison J. C. Brown

(skip)

school at Gowerton and at Cow- Machado was consistent through- bridge. Unfortunately his supple-out, but was given u good match by

mentary subjects were not those re- Calman. Charlie Silva was brilliant 17 quired, so Davies, with his future to at the start and at the end when he 10 look to, accepted a post at Bendford drew perfectly to the Jack; but he 19 Grammar School, and also decided had an extremely bad patch in the 20 to play in the future for Bradford middle when he failed to find his 21 Northern.

There was a large attendance at and green. Ferguson was Davies and his first cousin, H. the best of the Kowloon Dock four-the match, amongst those present be. Tanner, made history on the "school- Of the two No. 3's, Ribeiro was ing His Excellency the Governor, Sir hoy halfbacks." Born at Penclawdd, by far the better. He gave "Spugry Geoffry Northcote, and His Honour a small village between Swansea Silva much more support than Mor-Sir Atholl MacGregor.

weight

and Llanelly, they both went to rison did Brown, who had an un- Gowerton County School, where enviable task for the whole of the

their extraordinary abllly attracted match.

the attention of both the Swansen

and

Llanelly clubs. While suli The Portuguese fed 8-0 after win-

frequently both school

assisted ning the first four heads, and though METICA Swansea.

Their fame became more they dropped the subsequent four than local when, while still school they were still leading 8-4 at the

assisted

Swansea to be the end of the 8th head. They kept, boys, they only club side ever to defea: New their noses in front all the way as Zealand in September, 1935. There

was no doubt possible that i was

the inspiring play of these two boys Class. Jockey allowance. One That ensured victory, for in addition

to playing the visiting halves to a

HONGKONG

RACING RESUMES

mlic.

mile.

Island

Bay

Interport Lawn Bowls Team Sails

J. C. Brown

his rink tens defeated.

BASEBALL

SEASON CONCLUDES

America Defeats Great Britain

Tonnis

Jean Nicoll Wins Northern Championship

DELOFORD TAKES MEN'S SINGLÉS

The North of England Champlon- ships, meeting of Scarborough, which 1od been fnvoltred with fine wea- ther, was brought to a close_on August 20 in pleasant weather. The grandstands surrounding the centre courts were crowded.

Miss Jean Nicoll, the clever Har- row girl, who although she is still under seventeen years of age, had won twenty-one Tournaments, won the Women's Singles title at Sear- borough with great ease. She beat the Bohemia-Moravian player, Mile. E. Nechvilova, in two straight sets In less than thirty-five minutes 6-3, 0-2.

6-2.

M. D. Deloford of Kent, who had defeated D. W. Butler, the holder of the men's te, went on to bent the New Zealander, D. C.-Coombe, in straight sets, In one of the quickest finals on record. The result was never in doubt, 6-2, 6-2.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES Miss Nicoll and Miss Cardinall won the women's doubles ebampion- an Interesting match. ship after. They were the better all-round pair. The focal baseball acason Miss Clement was rather erratic at wound up over the week-end with and Miss Cardinal began slowly and inics. In the first set Miss Nicoll two interesting matches. On Mrs. McKelvic and Miss Clement led Saturday, America defeated Great 3-1 and were 40-16 on Miss Nicoll's Britain by 14-5 to win the Mamak service, only to lose the game. They International Shield and yester- had a chance in the next game too. day the Union Browers ended the Then Miss Nicoll and Miss Cardinall rallied and in the serond set in par- season with.a clean record by teular they were masters of the defeating the All-Chinese 7-5 situation, 7-5, 6-3. after a close struggle.

D. W. Butler, who had ค new partner in the men's doubles in D.

In

two

In The International match, C. Coombe, won the final against America was represented by Shade, C. A. Jones and M. D. Deloford in a Patton and McFarlane (U.S.S. John Ave-set match which lasted D. Edwards), Wilson, Terry, Thomas, hours, 7-5, 4-0, 8-6, 4-6, 6-3.

and

winning the mixed doubles Chase (USS. Douglas, Ruet

Sartain and with D. W. Butler, Miss Nicoll gained Mindanno), Costello, Vetkoeller (U.S.S, Tulsa) and "Doc" her third success on her second Molihen and "Dutch" Lingenbrink visit to Scarborough. She played a very cool game, while Butler's ser- Was excellent. 0. Anderson "Honest Tom" vice presented by Foley, (H.K. DC.), Great Britain was re- Fox, Norman Leonard, Dave Leonard, and Miss Jarvis put up a very plucky Joe Bowen, Stan Leonard, Jackie fight Indeed. 7-5, 7-5. O'Sullivan, Dentum Crary. Terry Leonard, Sum Izatt and "Colonel" Dave Walker.

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The Americans hit and scored in every frame. Lingenbrink hit circuit clout, while three-baggers were

Pallon. registered by Farlane and Wilson.

Mc-

Against the pitching of McFarlane. the Britons were all ut sea, scoring only one scratched single in the Ave seventh inning. They scored runs in the fifth without registering Ja hit, chiefly as the result of errors in

the field and "free passes" issued by McFarlane.

MORE EVEN GAME natch between

GOLF IN LIGHTNING

AND STORM

Bus Driver Wins Artisans' Tourney

Bus-driver W. E. Lavender (Malden), handleup 4, won the Artisan --Golfers! senior -- tournament at Moor Park on August 22 with a net store of 139 for thirtysix holes. His scores were 78 (High course) qualided to take either the. scratch

prize went to West Byfleet. and 71 (West course). Moor Park or handicap team trophies. They chose the handicap. The scratch

The much-debated golf rule which

a storm in stroke play was

above-mentioned. For nearly two

Confident that as a side representa- standstill, E. C. Davey's two tries 4.30 p.m. Island Bay Handicap, tive of the Colony they will give good were the result of reinsrkable open! First rection-For China ponies, account of themselves in the northern ings made by Davies.

"C" Class, Jockey allowance. One port, the Hongkong Lawn Bowis

The interport tear left for Shanghai

Union yesterday on board the Conte Blan-Brewer, the local champlons, and Note.-One entry only will be mude

Only four sailed. These All-China was a much closer affair. for the Island Bay Handicap (Races camano. Nided into First and Second Sections fall (KB.G.C.), and G. Duncan the lead wheLeonard, who slashed Nos. 4 and 9). Entries will be were: B. W. Bradbury (Manager and After both teams had been blanked Captain), U. M. Omar (C.C.C.), A. J. in the first inning, the Brewers took

talited at the discretion of the handicapper. (H.K.F.C.).

through Dave Of the original side chosen to make 5.--4

a single past third and scored when p.m. Tweed

(See the trip, A. E. Carey and W. S. Dall Nip Lum Bor replied in their | durines a player for sheltering |

made wild throw. The HandicapSecond Section. (Police), J. S. Landolt (C.C.C.) and Chinthe second stanza. Tommy waived at the Artisans' Tournament Race No. 2).

S. M. White (K.B.G.C.) were unable half of 6.-4.30 pm.

Gosford Handicap, to go. A. Bower, who is travelling Chan being forced hume.

The Brewer were unable to score hot

hours tightning flushed over the The programme of events for the For Australian Subscription Pon- to Shanghai by the same steamer on

Allowance. business, will be available for the again until the first half of the fifth course and struck trees, and heavy

friendly matches arranged.

but Seventh Extra Race Meeting on les, "C" Class. Jockey

they resumed with a rush with ruin made conditions too bad for the September 23, the re-opening of the One Mile.

The programume in Shanghai is as four markers on three hits and three hardiest. More than 100 competi- Hongkong racing season, is as follows: 7-5

tors were held up for long periods Sept. 13 v. Rees.

because of waterlogged greens and Bept. 13 v. Club Lusitano.

bunkers, and some had no option but Sept. 15 v. Junior Golf Club.

to seek refuge until $1,000

(Police stakes.

Sept. 10 v. Shanghal

cleared. Many retired and one fin- From Jockey allowance.

Green).

shed his round in bare feet. He Sept. 17 v. Police R.C.

had discarded his shoes and socks Sept. 18 v. Barbarians B.C. 8.-3.30 p.m. Junk Bay Handicap.

after playing ten holes. -For Chino ponies,

Sept. 20 v. "D" Class. Sub-

A group of players and spectators (Shanghal The Chinese were unable to wipe scription Griffins of this Club of this

To be ridden by Sept. 21 v.

Lawn Bowls the U.B, undisputed top-dogs on the struck a nearby tree, and one golfer season. barred.

Club.

local diamond.

a club knocked out of his hand. had a Jockeys who have not won ten races

After Sept. 23 v. Shanghai (Wayside

the game, Mrs. Luk, Vice-During the height of the storm a anywhere at any time. No whips or

Pork),

Chairman of the. Hongkong Women's tournament sub-committee meeting spurs allowed. Six furlongs.

Soldiers Relief Association, presented was called, and an official afterwards 0.0 p.m. Island Bay Handicap. Sept. 25 v. Yongtaepoo B.C.

Sept. 20 v. Association Com-the winning squad with mementos of announced that no action would be

who Event-Arth and

miitee.

the occasion which were donated by taken against players

sheltered." the Gregg Publishing Company, Sept. 27 Hongkong team returns,

p.m.

Clear Water Bay follows:

China ponies. Grimns

of this of this season. Winners

in ΟΣ more

1-2 p.m. Sub-Griffins Autumn Handicap-For Plate. For China ponies, Subscription Subscription Grimns of this Club of this season. Club Weight 145 lb. One b. penalty for of every $200 or part thereof won in barred. stakes since January 1, 1830. One the 14 mile post. and a quarter miles.

2-2.30 pin. Tweed Island Bay Handicap-First Section. For China ponies, "B" Class. Jockey allowance. From the 141⁄2 mile post.

Note. One entry only will be made

for the Tweed Island Tay Handicap-Second Section. (See Race No. 4). | (Races Nos. 2 and 3). Entries will

be divided into First and

Dally Double Second even races..

Sections at the discretion of the handicapper.

3.-3 p.m. Vaucluse Handicap. -For Australian subscription ponies,

SPORT ADVTS,

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Draft Programmes and Entry 'Forms for the Seventh Extra Race Meeting be held on Saturday, 23rd September, 1939, (weather permitting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Offico, Exchange Build- Ing The Club House, Happy Valley; The Hong Kong Club; The Sports Club and the Stables; Shan Kwong Road ART

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON miThursday, 14th September,

Order,

errors.

Peculiarly enough, the Chinese again got on level terms in their half of the frame, also scoring four runs. In the last inning of the game, the Brewers scored two runs, the double to rightfield by Stan Leonard scoring his brothers Dave and Terry.

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