TAN, Henry Yoke See
Sports Personalities of Singapore,
Accession Number 002812
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 7
Total Reels
- Zarina bte Yusof
Interviewer
- 02:57:29
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 7
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- 14 Nov 2003
Recording Date
- 00:28:06
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Date, place of birth. Childhood memories. Grew up in Orchard Road and Gallop Road. Growing-up memories. Went to Duchess Primary School. Reasons for being raised by uncle and auntie. School life. Extra-curricular activities. His interest in academics. Hand-me-downs and sharing of textbooks. Sat for entrance level examinations. Went to Monk's Hill Secondary School. Rampant gangsterism in Singapore. How he avoided being involved in gangs. Worked as doorboy. Turbulent 1960s. Recollection of 1964 racial riot. Patrols in kampungs. Worked after "O" levels. Worked as technician. Took up bowling soon after. Introduction of bowling.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 7
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- 14 Nov 2003
Recording Date
- 00:25:18
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Description of bowling alley then. Impressions of his first bowling game. Support received from his supervisor. Bowling competitions and sponsors. Effects on family life. Resident pro in bowling alley. First represented Singapore in 1969 in Hong Kong. Performance at competition, won a silver. Singapore Ten-Pin Bowling Congress. Member of Grange Bowlers' Association. Circumstances that led to his membership. Commitment to bowling. Marathon games. Recollection of pot game. Incentives to represent Singapore. Sacrifices for bowling. Recollection of how he bought his bowling ball. Experiences with his many bowling balls. His winning ball.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 7
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- 2 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:27:02
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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1970 Copenhagen tournament, AMF (American Machine and Foundry) World Cup. Came in second. Effort put into this competition. Practised without coach. Feelings at being selected. Atmosphere at AMF World Cup. Did some work after tournament. Made friends with foreign bowlers. First international game. Memorable moments in Copenhagen. Reception when he came home. Singapore's bowling standard. Philippine's rise in bowling scene. Friendly rivalry with foreign bowling friends. Frequency of bowling tournaments annually. Competitive years. World Tournament in London in 1975. Broke games' record. Recollection of World Tournament.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 7
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- 2 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:26:27
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Support from his employers on his bowling. Time away from family and its effects. Marathon bowling games. Sponsorship in kind. Most memorable moment. Surprise win for him in tournament. Pride at representing nation. Rise in bowling interest in regional countries. Sporting culture in Singapore in 1970s. Acceptance of bowling then.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 7
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- 2 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:27:43
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Significance of winning Singapore Open for second time. 1983 SEA (Southeast Asia) Games was last competitive game he participated in. Won Sportsman of Year twice: 1970 and 1975. On reflection, would like to spend more time with family. Turned to coaching. Reasons for coaching. Worked with foreign coaches. Impact of experience as player on his coaching. His philosophy. Greatest achievement as coach. Recollection of Grace Young's win at Masters. Description of game. Rapport between him and his athletes. Selection of athletes. Recollection of unpleasant episode. Performance of his selected athletes.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 7
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- 2 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:24:58
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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His relationship with other athletes. Factors he looked for in selection. Won Coach of the Year award in 1983. His relationship with his bowlers then. Centralised training. Is private coach now. Introduced bowling to schools. Professional bowling and its popularity. Consistency of performance for bowlers. Good bowling average now. Changing nature and gear for bowling. Support from parents and family. Most satisfying moment as an athlete and coach.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 7
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- 2 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:17:55
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Greatest frustration. Sustained injury. Proudest moment. Recollection of bowling tournament. Not sure whether children are interested in bowling. Reflections on his stint as an athlete and coach. Last thoughts. What bowling has given him.
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