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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

"WICK'S" BOWLS

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Strong Combinations In Open Championships

Unfounded Fears Of Entries Falling Off Excellent League Games On Week-end Programme.

A HARDY LOT though i know local lawn bowlers to be, I thought, when the heavy rain fell at lunch time on Saturday, that all matches in the League would have to be cancelled; but I was mistaken. Three clubs defied the sodden greens and the threatening weather, and three junior matches were 'decided.

Perhaps the most interesting-certainly the closest -was that in the Third Division between Indian R.C. and Kowloon B.G.C. Hitherto undefeated, the Indians lost by two shots after an encounter in which the issue was in doubt until the very last head.

The visitors arrived at Soo-¡A. E. Contes, A. R. Dallal, R. F. da Duncan, A. Hyde-Lay kunpoo three men short, and it Luz, R.

(former champions), A. R. Dallah,

was just as well for them that. J. Hall, F. X. M. du Silva and C. their senior matches had been G. Silva who will be out to prove enncelled, for two members of [him wrong.

their senior teams-P. A. Peck- ham and W. McNeill-turned up to see the game. Both were roped in to play and the "boy" who brought the woods.down to Sookunpoo 'made up the third."

It is peculiar. but nevertheless true, that McNeill, normally the best of the three commandeered players, was the worst on the day's play Using strange woods, he falled to settle down. Peckham was steady

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A

H.A. ALVES and 'F, V, V.

Ribeiro last year did what no other pair bad done before: they won the Pairs Championship two years running.

They may expect stiff competition this year from such pairs as A. E. Coates and D. W. Bradbury: A. M. Omar and U. M. Omar; M. R. Abbas

Dallah; L. J. and A R

Slivn

and J

V. Ribeiro: J. E. Noronha and C. G. Silva; C. M. da Silva and F. X. Soares: C. Roza-Pereira and F. X.

nt No. 1, but the "boy" was positive-M. da Silva; W. L. Walker and R

ly brilliant after a shaky stort.

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Dunean: W. J. Burling and M. N. Rakusen; and J. Ramsay and R.

The President of the Associution, | Marrison,

Sir Atholl MacGregor, turned out ag These on paper at any rate, appeur

No. 2 for the Bowling Green and to be the most formidable pairs in seemed to be enjoying his game im-the empetitivn. mensely. He played very well.

The green was not as heavy as it looked and, by all appearances, was playing better than one would have experted, all things considerexl.

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10 many "strong" rinks were eliminated in the early rounds

Inter-Hong Swimming Gala On June 11

and

An inter-hong swimming cala in aid of the Bomber Fund Y.M.CA. Charities will be held on June 11 when she longs, Hong- kong Bank, Jardines, Butterfield Electric, Bwire, Hongkong and Dodwells and Kowloon Docks, wBL compete.

Competition promises to be keen, and as there are only four lanes, heats will have to be swum. There are sev- of the Kinks Championship last eral other events, however, which will year that I hesitate to make any help to break up the programme and forecast about this year's tourna a water-polo match, which should take for the Colony ENTRIES

ment.

at least 20 minutes, will give Analisis championships have

The been

defending

Ra breather before the finals." champlons, published, though at the time Busa. A. E. Conter, J. S. Landoit of writing the lists from severel and C. S. Rosselet, are determinext to crush all opposition; but they clubs had not yet been returned have a job ahead of them. to the Hon. Secretary of the Association.

Owing to the, disclocation caused

Volunteer duties and other factors last summer. It was at one

by

An elaboration of table tennis that is gaining popularity in the United States. The three-way competition provides for greater skill, while the players have to be constantly an the alert.

League Tennis

Recreio Beat Kowloon

In Postponed

Game

"C" Division Fixtures

PLAYING their "A" Division League tennis match post- poned from Monday, the Kowloon Cricket Club entertained Four of the 200 Yards Relay

and lost to the Club de Recreio 2-7 yesterday. Novelty, events and Invitation relays scheduled "C" Division games were also played.

will also be held, and the combined In several instances. I believe, hongs should hold their own against players have banded together to Y.M.C.A., Combined Services and Civil have a crack at the championship Service in the 200 yards relay. histead of splitting up their Dodwells have nel yet arranged their team but will have the services of L strength into many rinks.

A. Benn, P. Wilson, L. C. Baker, D. Salter, and Mrs Gertrude Goddard.

Entries are:

son,

100 Yards Medley Relay Hongkong Bank.-C. F. Hyde, M. F. L. Haymes, D. G. Day, F. M. Thompson.

B, and S-V. Gil. Upton, A. Stewart, R. G. Castleton, A. C. Huicht- Jardines E. A. Roberts. E, A.. Gaubert. Hongkong Electric JHMaycockt Kowloun Dock.-L. Barkus, C. Logan, Veterans (Over 40) 25 yards.-C.

time feared that the championship J. Shepherd, of the Police, has. Stewart, Miss Diana Dodwell, A. W. entries would show a substantial got together his hitherto unbenten falling-off, However, this fear, as League rink, onde up of himself as founded. the cutrica show, has proved a skip. W. McLeod as No. 1. W. B. Harris No. 2 and W. S. Dall No. 3. M. N. Rakusen, last year's singles Another good Puller rink is E. G champion, is defending his title. No Post, W. Cameron, J. Oram and J.

C. S. Fender. player has ever won Uie singles two years in succession and if the chain-Then-there-is-the-Craigengower N. D. Beeker, D. 0. Parsons. plon las other ideas, there are menrink of A. M. Omar, K. M. Omar. K. Sloan, D. Hutchison, G. Saunders. like M. R. Abbas (runner-up last B. W. Bradbury and U. M. Omar. year), U. M. Omar, B. W. Bradbury, sught to go far would be very trite

To say that such a combination M. Dietrich, A. S. Bliss, indeed.

From the LR.C., the strongest rink M. Runjahn. A. R. Dallah and M. R. Abbas,

SPORTS ADVT.pears to be that of J. Hoosen, A.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

V.

Logan (Dock).;.

J.

F.

A

Hyde (Bank), d. Campbell W. R. Smilin D. L. Newbigging (Jardines).

Electric), C. Logan (Dock).

50 yardsFM. Thompson (Bank), J. A. Stewart, and S.). E. Roberta Jardines). D. Hutchinson (Electric). C.

Diving D. Day (Bank), The best rinks from Club de Re-Stewart (B. and 9.), N. D. Booker (Jar reto are L. J. Silva, H. A. Alves, dines), G. Saunders (Electric), M. Diet- F. V. V. Ribeiro and A. M. Rodel-rich (Docki

100 Yards Mixed. Relay gues

J. A. Luz, C. E. Marques, J. F.

Bank D. G. Day, Miss J. Booker, Mrs C. G. Silva; and F. A. J. Dupty, F. M. Thompson. Ribeiro The SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEET- | Machado, C. M. Silva, R. F. Luz and ble. Miss R. Cockburn, A. Clutchison, 11, and S. A. Stewart, Mrs D. Torri- ING will be held, weather permitting, F. X. M. da Silva.

Jardines E. A. Roberts. Miss B. Long- on SATURDAY. 31st May, and

A strong challenge is forthcoming bottom. Miss V. Blackburn, N. D. Booker. Fiectric-D. Hutchinson, Mrs Crawford, MONDAY, 2nd June, 1941, commenc- from Kowloon. B.G.C., who have W. Miss Grant, G. Saunders ing at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday and at L. Walker. J. C. G. J. McKelvle

150 Yards Relay 11.30 am on Monday,

Bank.-C. Effyde, D. G. Day. G. T. and A. M. Holland; L. Sykes, W. p.m. on the first day and at 11.00 a.m. and E. Scord.

The First Bell will be runt at 1.30 McNeil, ft. Duncan and A. J. Hull; Harrington. M. F., Jaymes, M. G. Car

ruthers, F. M. Thompson, P. Peckham. R. P 13. and S., A. Stewart, H, G. Castic- on the second day.

ton, G. Campbell, V. G, H. Upton, R. G. The tile interval will be after the Phillips and A. Hyde-Lay

From other clubs, the best rinks Adams. A. C. Hutchinson.

Jardines E. A. Roberts, N., appear to be-J. Gelintly, V. E. Eb-D. O. Partant, W. K. Coracek, E.

J. F. McGowan and M. N. Gaubert, G. P. Stone.

Electric.-G. Baunders, J. H. Maycock,

fourth race on the second day.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

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No One without u badge will be Rakusen (Civil Service) and J. V. Gibson, H. D. Bidwell, J. K. Sloan, D. admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Ramsay, T. Coleman. M. Ferguson | Hutchinson, Such must be worn throughout the ad. Morrison (Kowloon Ducks). Kowloon Dock-C, Logan. A. S. Buns, duration of each Meeting in such a

manner as to be readily identified,

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Badges admitting Non-Members to COME excellent matches are the Members Enclosure Club down for decision this week,

und

Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentle-

men and $3.00 per day for Ladies the best of these being that be

(both including tax) are obtainable tween Kowloon B.G.C. "A" andi through the SECRETARY upon the Recreio "A"- personal or written application of a Member, auch Member to be respon- sible for all visitors introduced by him, and for payment of all chits, cic.

The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) wilÍ close at 11.45 a.m. on Saturday,, and at 8.45 a.m. on Monday.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided' they are ordered

21920).

After their defeat by the Indians at Sookunpoo, the K.B.G.C, made several changes in the side, and, from their point of view, it was ply that their match rather against Civil Service on Saturday was not played as it would have elven them an opportunity of as- certaining how the changes affeci. ed the side.

1. Barkus, M. Dietrich, V. Ramsey, R Lapsley.

Further Entries For Lawn Bowls Championships

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additional

The following entries for the Colony's Lawn Bowls Championships:

Open Bingies

A. Eastman, W. V. Field W. Simpson, C. Dowman, Y. Abbas, A. Lapsley, R. M.

Meadows, R. Orden. A tanut

In advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. This week's game will be played

at Austin Road and the homesters, Overy. A. F. Carey. E. C. Minener, A. No children or amahs will be I am sure, will make the champions Madar. I. T. Broadbridge, N. A. E, Mac: admitted to either Enclosure.

go all-out,

kay and A. E. P. Quest,

Open Pairs PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

at Cralgengower C.C. will have

A. Eastman and W. Simpson; W The price of Admission to the chance of lowering the colours of Orley and 2 Fergusson; 7. Coleman Publie Enclosure is $1.00

1 Younghusband: V. Atienes and per day the unbeaten Recreio "B", ond

Chittenden; A. A, Dand and W. V. Field: including Tax, for all Persons, think they will, too. The Police, at B. D. Evans and CF Fuller: A pay Including Ladies, and is payable at home, ought to beat the weak Kow- and R. Ogden W. Melrose and

Chalmers: F. Onodwin and E. W. Bim- the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in loon_C.C.

monds, W. Smith and E. Curtle: Uniform are admitted Half Price.

More even will be the matches A Madar and A. E. P. Guen; B, Leigh between Civil Service and K.B.G.C. and R..B. Meadown. D. Hung and 7. It Secretary.tween Indian R.C. and Kowloon Docks. The heme teams in each care should win.

By Order

C. B. BROWN, "B" (nt Happy Valley), and be mer. Hunter and L Jack; 3. M.

Flongkong, 20th May: 1941.

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TWO alterations to the week-end

Jack and A. E. Parry; 3. T. Broadbridge and N. A. E. Mackay . C. Fincher and A, W. Ramsay: It. Brokenshire and A. Zimmern; N. J. Bebbington and J. F. McGowan, A. Blaven and J. A. R. Balbr Open Binks

W. Naof. A. Eastman, T. Tergusson and W. Simpson; CWoodcock. Atienza, C. Dowman and V. Chilled Fields & П. Дуаля, The Indians v. Kowloon Docks game Zapales. F. Lapeyr. 11. Lapsley and has been postponed, owing to the Kerni R, Mainga. A. Watson,

Melrose and J. C, Chalmers; B. A. Gray, demands of duty on the latter foam., Curu, A. W. Smith and. B. C. Fincheri The second change is that the Zimmern, W. K. Way, Ti A, Mandar Craigengower-Iteerely.

match and T. Locki, A. Zimmern 7. R. Zimmern, will be played on Sunday, by mutual. Jung and N. A Mackari:" il. Rose. G. 11, Sherriff...T. W. Cher...and, 1J; Debbingtone seg

UNEW FRENCH REMEDroitramme have been made. Ogden. J. Gibson and W.

arrangement

À. V. Remedios and J. Gonsalves were the most successful pair for Recreio, win- ning all three matches, while for Kowloon, A. Crawford and S. A.

Baer's Title Claim Rejected By Commission Gray were the only pair able to

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuter).The District of Columbia Boxing Commis- sion have rejected Buddy Baer's claim-to-the-world- heavyweight title.

Baer's claim was based on an allegation that Joe Louis hit him after the gong had sounded in the sixth round of the title bout recently. The Commission upheld the decision of Referee' Donovan in disqualifying Baer,

The Chairman, announced that the promotor, Mike Jacobs, has agreed to 3 match between Baer and Louis again for the title at Washington in the first week in October.

Gymkhana Postponed

To October

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A. win a eet. They beat W. Reed and J. J. Remedios, drew with H. A. Barros and C. A. Baretto and lost to Remedios and Gonsalves.

E.C.Fincher and G. C. Burnett lost all three games, though two were by.scores of 5-7 only. E. F. Fincher and N. A. E. Mackay Look half a point when they drew with Reed and Remedios.

In the "C" Division; the Chinese v. University match was

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R.C. postponed.

Scores were:

KOWLOON v. RECREIO Kowloon lost to Hecrelo_2-7.

E, C. Fincher and G. C. Burnett lost to H. A. Barros and C. A. Barretto 5: lost to W. A. Reed and J. J. Remedios 6-7: last to A. V. Remedios and J. Gonsalves 2-0.

Z. F. Fincher and N. A. E. Mackay lost fo Barros and Barretto 3-6; drew with Reed and Remedios 6-0; lost to Remedios and Gonsalves 2-6,"

A. Crawford and S. A. Gray drew with Barros and Barretto 6-6; beat Reed and Remedios 6-2: lost to Remedios and Gonsalves 3-0.

"C" Division

KOWLOON v. CHINESE A Kowloon beat Chinese Si4-3]6. Herell and Llewellyn veal 11. M. Chan and P. Yu 6-3; beat C. Wel and Y, C. Chon 1-5; beat M. C. Tang and S. Y. Tong 7-3,

Kloss and Fisher_beat_Chan and Yu 6-4, beat Wel and Chan 7-4; drew with Trois and Tong 6-8.

Bebbington and Anderson lost to Clun

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K.LT.C. v. CRAIGENGOWER Kowloon Indians lost to Cralgengower

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· THE POLO CLUB GYMKHANA, postponed for a second time Saturday last owing to the rain, has now been put off unill Octo- ber. The whole was in aid of the British War Organisation Fund, and A. Hung 6-1.

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Leonard and 1. K. Lee 2-4; beat W. T 8. A and 5, 5, Hussain last to J. W.

Howard and K. L. Woo 6-3; beat G. Lal

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M. Ramzan and Y. J. Khan lost to Leonard and Leo 6-0; lost to Howard and Woo D-6; lost to Lal and Tung 3-0.

KOWLOON TONG v. RECREIO Kowloon Tong lost to Recreto 2-7. L. 5. Chan and D. Kwok lost to HK. lost A. M.

Silva and Neronis & beat . f. Remedios and P. P. Botelho Y-5.

K. M. Lee and A. H. Basto drow with Noronha and Noronha 6-6; lost to Bilva and Noronha 1-0 lost, to Remedios and Dotelho 1-0.

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Noronha 3-6; lost to Remedios and Botelho 3.1.

and Noronha 0-5; lost to Sliva and

·INDIANS V, SOUTH CHINA Indians lost to Bouth China. 1-8,

. A. Rahmia and G. Ringh lost to 8. Y. Li and H. N. Weng -8: lost to 3. Kwok and K. C. Wan 1-0, lost to K, Y. Chan and Y. K. Ng 3-0,

1. Kitchell und M. Hamsan lost to Li and Wong 1-8: lost to Kwok and Wan 1-0; best Chan and Ng 6-4.

■ M. P. Madar and ABII. Ermal) lost to Li and Wong 4-6; fost in Kwok and Wan 9.0; lost to Chan and Ng 0-0

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