1939 Singapore Open Explained

Dates:13 August 1939–
5 November 1939
Number Edition:11th
Venue:Clerical Union Hall
Location:Balestier, Singapore
Ms:Wong Peng Soon
Country Ms:Straits Settlements
Ws:Waileen Wong
Country Ws:Straits Settlements
Md1:Wee Boon Hai
Country Md1:Straits Settlements
Md2:Wong Chong Teck
Country Md2:Straits Settlements
Xd1:Wong Peng Soon
Country Xd1:Straits Settlements
Xd2:Waileen Wong
Country Xd2:Straits Settlements
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The 1939 Singapore Open, also known as the 1939 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 13 August – 5 November 1939 at the Clerical Union Hall in Balestier, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on the 13th of August[1] [2] and the last (men's doubles final) been played on 5 November.[3] [4] [5] [6] There was no women's doubles competition due to the lack of entries.[7]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles Wong Peng Soon S. A. Durai15–6, 15–11
Women's singles Waileen Wong Alice Pennefather10–12, 11–3, 11–6
Men's doubles Wee Boon Hai & Wong Chong Teck21–7, 8–21, 21–15
Mixed doubles Wong Peng Soon & Waileen Wong Tan Chong Tee & Lee Shao Meng21–12, 21–3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singapore Badminton Tourney. Malaya Tribune. 10 August 1939.
  2. Web site: Peng Soon and Peng Nam Win Opening Doubles Tie. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 14 August 1939.
  3. Web site: Boon Hai & Chong Teck Win Doubles Title. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 6 November 1939.
  4. Web site: Doubles Title. Malaya Tribune. 23 October 1939.
  5. Web site: Wong Peng Soon Wins Singapore Badminton Title. Morning Tribune. 2 October 1939.
  6. Web site: Waileen Wong Retains Title. Morning Tribune. 18 September 1939.
  7. Web site: Draw for Open Championships. Sunday Tribune (Singapore). 6 August 1939.