The Country Club "A" met the challenge of Who C.S.P. "A" with great success yesterday in the Ladies' Doubles Division of the Badminton league when they triumphed by six matches to three in an away encounter. Last night's clash was lite first between the present leaders and runners-up in the division, and the Country Club did well to win so decisively.
Mrs, Hubbard and Mrs. Arnold-Jones lost to Mrs, Burton and Miss Holwill, 8-15, 10-15, 13-19.
Mrs. Cate and Mrs. Wolfe beat Mrs. Maitland and Mrs. Cox, 15-6, 14415, 15-7.
Mrs. Jorgensen and Mrs. Blandy lost to Mrs. Maxted and Mrs. Mirams, 15510, 9-15, 10-15.
Miss Burton and Mrs. Finch beat Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Trolle, 15-8, 15-3, 15-11 Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Magee beat Mrs. Popple and Mrs. Perkins, 5-15, 18-1. 15-14.
Mrs. Seddon and Miss McNicoll lost Pry ences and Mb" Horsky, eng, A long-felt want in the local sporting world has at last been filled! For many years now the cry has been heard on all sides, "Why has Shanghai no amateur boxing club?" A few days ago, thanks to the efforts of a few Shanghai enthusiasts the first Shanghai Amateur Boxing Club was placed on an official basis. Entrance to this Club, further details of which vill be announced in these columns in the near future, is open to all followers of the noble art and detailed particulars regarding entry and the lines on which the organization will be conducted can be secured from Mr. B. ASt, Louis of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson.
The Club will meet thrice weekly for two-hour periods and those intending to join will be pleased to learn that the services of an excellent coach have been secured. Mr. Dagobert Reich, himself an old-timer of proved ability in Europe, will be in charge of training and exercising and those young amateurs in Shanghai who have some or no experience in the squared ring and who care to further their knowledge of the fistic game are urged to get in touch with Mr. St. Louis. Arrangements will be made to give the applicant particulars of the newly formed Club.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.