The Archive · 1941

Accompanied by Large Crowd

An exceptionally large crowd accompanied the finalists among them being Mr. A. H. George, HB.M Consul-General, the Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council. and Mr. F. S. Gibbings. the enthusiastic Club Captain, aswell as Mrs. "Billy" Liddell! the Shanghai Ladies' Golf champion in 1923, since when she has confined her interest to riding and racing.

Ricketts! drives throughout the day were like' rifle shots, Never before were his drives longer or straighter. Torrace's 72 in the morning and Ricketts! 70 in the afternoon were both magnificent efforts under the sweltering. sun without a breath of wind, In the "BY. Class Cup final Marden failed to reproduce the form that cartied him to the final with the result that he went under to Andrews by 4 and 3. The winner finished 1 up in the morning and playing steady golf in the afternoon won the match comfortably by 4 and 3.

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