1948 Singapore Open
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| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 14 August 1948– 27 November 1948 | ||
| Edition | 15th | ||
| Venue | Clerical Union Hall | ||
| Location | Balestier, Singapore | ||
| Champions | |||
| Men's singles | Colony of Singapore Wong Peng Soon | ||
| Women's singles | Colony of Singapore Ong Siew Eng | ||
| Men's doubles | Colony of Singapore Teoh Peng Hooi Colony of Singapore Wong Peng Soon | ||
| Women's doubles | Colony of Singapore Helen Heng Colony of Singapore Ong Siew Eng | ||
| Mixed doubles | Colony of Singapore Wong Peng Soon Colony of Singapore Waileen Wong | ||
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The 1948 Singapore Open, also known as the 1948 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 14 August – 27 November 1948 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 14 of August[1] and last (the men's doubles finals) was played on 27 November.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Final results
| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Colony of Singapore Wong Peng Soon | Colony of Singapore Ong Poh Lim | 15–9, 15–11 |
| Women's singles | Colony of Singapore Ong Siew Eng | Colony of Singapore Helen Heng | 12–10, 2–11, 11–7 |
| Men's doubles | Colony of Singapore Teoh Peng Hooi & Wong Peng Soon | Colony of Singapore Ong Poh Lim & Tan Chong Tee | 15–8, 17–15 |
| Women's doubles | Colony of Singapore Helen Heng & Ong Siew Eng | Colony of Singapore Eunice de Souza & Alice Pennefather | 7–15, 18–14, 15–11 |
| Mixed doubles | Colony of Singapore Wong Peng Soon & Waileen Wong | Colony of Singapore Ong Poh Lim & Helen Heng | 15–5, 15–8 |
References
- ↑ "Brother, Sister in Comeback Bid". The Singapore Free Press. 21 August 1948.
- ↑ "Third Singapore title for Peng Soon". The Straits Times. 28 November 1948.
- ↑ "Peng Soon Wins Mixed Doubles Title". Malaya Tribune. 25 October 1948.
- ↑ "Peng Soon Retains His Singles Title". Sunday Tribune (Singapore). 24 October 1948.
- ↑ "Tribune Backed The Right Man". Sunday Tribune (Singapore). 17 October 1948.
- ↑ "Mrs. Chionh Hiok Chor". Morning Tribune. 12 October 1948.
- ↑ "Mrs. Chionh Springs Surprise, Wins Title". Sunday Tribune (Singapore). 10 October 1948.