The Archive · 1940

Smooth Strokes

Kho Sin Oci revealed a set sees ie eect te Sinn ime ce natch had the one shot after one ribbed. ANN four players form as the match draged its dreary way to a 6-4, 7-5 result favour of Tony Liang and Li over L. ¥. Stokes and Mf. Bena viteh. The players must have been feeling the weather or something, for they are all capable of tennis which does not resemble that of division beginners, The brand of tennis improved in the final doubles match with V, 'T, Wang unexpectedly catching the eye as the steadiest_man on the cout Wang and Lum took the first set quickly from Carson and Squires. 6-2, the Americans being ottstrokedd at every turn, with Squires slow to settle down ahd Carson making more errors than usual. But in the second set the American' pair went to work, and smashing with finality. to win 3 G44. Many of the rallies were Tong and some fast exchanges caused flurries of audible excitement the crowd. The light was failing when rain stopped the play at 3-1 in favour of the Chinese the third Mr. A. IL George, HB.M. Consul-General," concluded. the programme with a speech thanking all those who had made the afternoon sch Batalion Fate of Race Horses in France Uncertain Shanghai. Aug. 24.

'A. recent letter from Dr. HE. Keylock to a friend in Shanghai sin referring to racing, that many animals have been exported to America and India and there is still demand for young animals. with form and good breeding. It is fairly certain that Dloodstock will be very ear after the war, A few of the best are sill In training and it looks pretty certain that there will be rac Ing again in October.

It cannot be ascertained what, is, happening in France. It is stated that the best horses and mares have been taken to Germany and others have been shot, Perey Carter, well-known English trainer and brother to the late famous Frank Carter, got Monte de Marsan (near Biarritz) with 37 animals and his English Inds were sent to England, What happen ed afterwards is not known, Madame Stractsman and her husband. (Belgian Bank, Shanghai) got (0 Bordeaux, after which nothing can Mr. Edward Bsmond is in Estoril. Portugal, and hoped to Teave for US.A. oh July 30 by steamer.

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