***THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1926.
"CHINA MAIL" SPORTS PAGE
WHAT WILL WIN?
CHANCE IN HONGKONG DERBY.
PUBLIC BAROMETER.
By "Patrol'
Outside of the interest in the big sweeps, the average racegner always wants to know what is go-|| ing to win the Derby, the third event on Tuesday and of cuurke
the "big race" of the meeting.
FA. CUP.
ASTON VILLA LOSE TO ARSENAL.
STI ROUND COMPLETE.
» (Reuter's Service,).
London, Feb. 24.
Replaying in the 1th round proper) of the English Football Association Cup (home team given
first), to-day :-
The Arsenal beat Aston Villa by Uwo goals to nil and
There is no outstanding pouy like Boctl Option Bst year but chinees. ar not, as open as when Tytami Chief brought off a big surprise for the late-Shi Elis Kadbarie and paid!' || **
Manchester: United defeated Spaderland by two goals to one.
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THE FIRST STEP.
„HOW WE SHALL, WIN
THE "ASHES."
'SELECTORS APPOINTED,
(Reuter's Service.)
At Lord's
mittee.
London, Feb. 24.
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THE CHINA MAIL.
IN SHANGHAI
OUR INTERPORT SOCCER. DOINGS.
SUMMARY OF VISIT.
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS,
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The reserved fully Justified their selection, although both Brittain and Hayes were handicappadt. Into in the game by injuries. Butlor on phils occasion was the outstand ing forward and he was ably back- ed up by Humberstona. The whole of the defence was good and the Chinese attack could make very [By "Dutchie."
little impression on them. Rodger in goal bad all the sympathy of the Much has boon written with re-crowd for he must have felt the ference to the Interport soccer con-cold terribly having so little to do. te Shanghai last week from The Chinese toom was well Shanghale point of view, I am balanced but their forwards could now giving the impressions of what not shoot. Their goals, a huge I venture to think is the Hongkong fellow of about six foot and large proportion, was quite good, but view!
It is agreed that the game was to he had two failings. He could not
do.. a meeting of the be played under the English Asso-stop a ground shot and he had the Marylebone Cricket Clab selected else. That being so, it saine weakness that is so prominent of t Mr. P. F. Warner (chairman), Mrs is necessary that the officials de with the local Chinese goulle-that P. Perrin and Mr. A. E. R. Gilligan putech to take charge of the games of playing to the gallery. He very as the "Test" selections sub-com- should be fully qualified to inter-oqn earned the nickname
Canton Insurance- of slow
China Underwriters. Mr. Leslie had charge of this Union Insurancis ...
North China Insurance... They will co-opt two profes. Pret these rules in their fallest motion." sionals, one from the North, and sense. Had any of these officials one from the South, with full qualification whatever It is very game and dil exceedingly welk
Yangtze Insurance .. curious that the Shanghai referces powers, and will select the captain. ure not controlled by the Shanghai
The Last Meeting.
Fire Insurancen. who will have the casting vote
Another change in the weather, Fire Insurance
China Fire Insurance?. FA. But have an Association of their own, which appointh the took place for this game, is being Mr. "Plum" Warner (West
Hongkong Indies. Rugby. Oxford Unfy.. Mid- oficials to the various games. a very cold with rain dlesex fcaptain) and England) hasystem that leaves much to be again altered thief team at half back where Howard, Mitchell, and desired.. played with distinction against
Bristowe played, and in the for both Australia and South Africa.
ward line Goanno come back, to He retired from first-class cricket
inside right, Humberstone remain-
do.. (Def.) L'a. In 1920 and ly "aditor of "The
do (...) Hk. Cricketer His unique. knowledge
Oriental Navigation Shanghal's team included the Shell Transports of the Australians, should stand was measured by various officials pick of all their clube without the Star Ferries and found to be well within the interport eleven and on paper look-Water-boats English cricket in good stead
Mr. P. Perrin has played'
Iminimum and maximum measure-fed particularly strong. Beg. the regularly for Essex although not
Refineries.. in the front rank of Englishments required by Law. I. Mores old H.K.F.C. man, played at outside
over, the Hongkong player and left, and Collaco (remembered for China Sugar. amateurs.
Malabon Sugars officials expressert bliemsolves: as his good play with the Shanghai Sir Paul ha set won the Derby
Mr. Arthur Gilligan captuided
being very pleased with it..
team last year) cecupied the inside ia Hongkeng for
¡England against South Africa in None yetes a
For the interport game the right berthr..
Bengueta. 2024 and was skipper of the last ground was good. Feit gerind setting in after a sun-
The team however looked wee-Kailan Mining Ad feit of successes. This year he Forest, Swansea and Fulham Bas at least three weiffins which in the segond division of
whon has side made a gallant but branches of the gume, especially combination. Their one and only do. (Single) unsuccessful struggle. He has should do well. In the order given lengung All the others are in the
team work. Hongkong's forward goud was scored by "Begg who was Shanghai Exploration by early biada who line the rails fest vision will be noted Unit, and Surrey, and is captain Cogano was overshadowed by Gush by the linesmen, the referee allow Raubs
played for Dulwich Cambridge
Bne worked well together, but yard offside and although flugged Shanghai Loan with stop-watches, Obey are that the "junior are all drawn of Sussex. An injury some time was unable to get any of his ed him to go through and score. Tronoh Mines Fantastic. Glorious, and Sunbeam at home. Dell, with "Bad" pended
Lordon has thrue clubs in the ago has brought about a deterioran usual shots in bat he kept his This was the only occasion or Ural Caspian
tian in his bowling, otherwise hewing men moving. would have stood a good chance of did not have that understanding Hongkong's defence, and, as in the
Humberstone which they looked like penetrating Docks Wharves
Godowns, &c, being England's fender again.
with Charlesworth that was ex-game with the Chinese, Rodger had H.K. & K Wharves H. D. G. Loveson-Gower, John telling shots at goal. Butler was of five goals to
The last selectors were Mespected of him, but he got in some very little to do. The final score HK & W. Docks Daniel and J. Sharp.3
one showed a Hongkow not so energetic as usual, probably comfortable. victory..
New Engineerings on account of the fact that he re-.
Shanghal Docks Goal Scorers. ceived some nasty bumps from
Lands, Hotels & Bidea.
(new).
Bis park mutuel supporters. Over Aston VN have won: the $70 auch for a "win."
Famous Cup many times Sunder- ireland have only been in the final
once when they lost to the Villa..
Last Saturday, when the teams defented yesterday were on their own ground. the respective scores wore Fall und 3-ak l
Nebars, Torg and Priestley Ekely to have
Bix say "on the race. They have Shuey Swe and "Pretty Polly. At one time Pretty Polly was thought to be the Better But, we has been stated, she went wrong in 'training and now
is short of work. Having bouw The fifth round is now complete. through a more thùrough prepara- Viom, it is presumed that Saucy SpeFor the sixth round on March
home teams given first), the draw ||stands—
will be sent for the Blue ribbon „and many wilk like to see the more
win
City..
Sir Paul Stable..
Clapton Orient Manchester
Notta Forest v. Bolton Swansen v. Arsenal
Pulham v. Manchester United..
The Ground Controversy raged over the size of the ground that was played on
I am in a pqsition.to say that the fing in the centre. xround was not undersized, 10
Shipping. Douglases HR Tugs & Lighters.. Hongkong Steamboats
Indo-Chinas (Prof.)
Mining.
On the whole, } Note:-Chipton Orient NotM.C.C, tour in Australia (1924-6)the visitors were superior in all fally cheap against Hongkong's Langkats (Combined)
We the
The "straw and white will have last eight. Clapton. Fant and the services of two "ernek" Shang-Arse null Lhnenshire also has had jockeys in Frie "Möbler and three in the two Manchester clubs Toshiye Bwin. This is a big puland Bolton Swanken is Wales there's no other stable" that last hope und Notts Forest is the can call on two such expable riders only Midtands, teum left. The in the same race. This, mig per- semi-final, is on March 27 (on Bapa have had something to do neutral grounds) and the" dinal on with the loveresting figuras quoted | April 201 (d the Wembley Below,
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Then there is more thar ay that Total Abstinence, a sub, griffin, drawn by Messrs. Dyer and Beith, will be saddled He is. considered head and shoulders above others of hier einse and may woll give the Derby candidates n run for their money
The Next Best
Stables with a sporting chance are: those of Messrs. Dunbar and Stinton: Mu.. Dynasty, and M Roda. The ponies which will be relied on respectively, by these three
are:---Sam, Diego, King of Troy and Lady Love.
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SCOTTISH CUP.
DRAW FOR THE FOURTH ROUND..
HOLDERS PLAY AT HOME.
(Reuter's Service.),
London, Feb. 24. The draw for the fourth round!
proper of the Scottish FLA. Cup, to be played on March 6 home team given. Brat) resulted:-
Merton v. Rangers.
St. Mirren v. Airdrieonians. Third Lanark v. Aberdeen or St. Johnstope.
Celtic v. Dumbarton. [Note: Celtis are the holders. ||
3rd Round Replay.
(Reuter's Service.)
Below are figures obtaincit from the Man Chow Club in China Builde ing. To save the trouble of work- ing out proportions, totals given, representing the ratio which the stables are favoured. "If the first favourite won, the odda would be less than 2 to 1 against.. but it should be borne in mind that the stable can also take the second or third prizes, or any one or all as the case may be, and that the "barometer" is not for individual
London Feb. 24.. Replying to-day in the 3rd ponies. With the preceding notes, readers will be able to tell them-St. Johnstone drew with Aberdeen round of the Scottish F.A. Cup,
On Tuesday night, the figures in a goalless matche
On Saturday, this match (play. Fauled at Aberdeen) ended in a draw 5, Dyer & Beith 23. Dynasty 12. of 2 goals all A second replay
will be necessary, on
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The previous night, they read:-ground. Tong & Priestley 764, Sir Paul 60. Dyer & Belth 22%. Dunbar & Stanton 10%. Dynasty 10, Roda 5%, Mr. R. M. Austin 11, Mrs. J H. Taggart 46.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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HOME LEAGUE.
MORE MID-WEEK SOCCER RESULTS:
IN FOUR DIVISIONS.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, Feb. 24. League football matches played to-day (home teams given first): resulted:-
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Humberstone and Butler Hongkong Lands Leicester...:31 11 7 13 56 60 29 Birmingham. 31 12.5 14 53 60 20have done for some time, but the had four each to their credit, HK Realty Cardiff City 30 11 4 15 46 63: 26 inclination was to keep the ball Gogano and Charlesworth two euch HR Territorials
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Miscellaneous. Canton Icey .. Cements (comb.) do. (old) do. (now) China Lights (comb.) China Buses
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Injuries. Plymouth 28 16 7 5 57 49 30
Fortunately, with the exception Bristol C....... 30 15 8 7 40 33 38 Brighton..... 27 14 6 7 63-50
of "Nannie Stwart," none of the injuries was of a serious nature. Millwall ......26 12 7 7 48 27 31 Swindon......29 13,5 13 48% 44 36 Shanghai's forward line depend- Mitchell and Bristöwe were injured Gillingham...JU 13 4 13 43 36.30ed on long passes and quick rushes in the Grst game but aftor "rest- Luton 30 12 6 12 10 56 30 by the wing men. Although their ing" were able to play Merthyr......20 11 8 10 30 40 30 right wing Phillipe and Dailey Wednesday, Brittain, Hayes and Northants.28 12. 5. 11 57 53 10 were not in the picture, Johanseer Stewart received knocke in the Southend27 13 2 12 34 45 28 was always dangerous. Goldman Chinese game, the latter so badly Dairy Farme Bournemouth 20 11 6 12 44 66 28 was well watched by Stewart that he had to be carried off at Der A Wing (full pd.). Brentford....29 12 3 14 47 65 27 whilst Coulcher failed many times half-time and was later seen by a do. (part pd). Newport 29: 10 13: 41 49 26 to get past Mitchell....
doctor; a leg was X-rayed. Hayes Hongkong Amusements. Watford.....28 10 6 12 46 59 26 Of their halves Price undoubted- also had to have the doctor's at RK Constructions Aberdare .27 10 4 13 53 49.24ty was the best. although Gaah tention. These three men were Hongkong Electrica. Exeter 20 9 6 14 40 53 24 would probably have shown up bet unable to play in the last game, EK Developments Charlton.....26 7 10 98 35 24 fter. if he had not shadowed which only Ewing of Shanghai HK Ropes (comb.). Norwich......29 0 6 14 40 55 24 Gosato so much.
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same time, they Division II (North).
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aplendid: prograinme of entertain Taxis Grimsby...27 15 66 60 32 36 The Shangaiapers differ as toments put up. Mention must also United Asbestos Nelson 29 13 88 70 45 34 the quality of the play, the Hong- Halifax.30 12 9 9
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do. (the treasurer) to whom nothing
(new) The Second: Match.
was too much trouble to make our Wm. Powells For the game against East China visit as enjoyable as possible. Four H.K. Telephone Mitchell, Gosano and Bristowe and from the time we arrived until we on the Monday, Hongkong rested motor cars were at our disposi
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Crewe 4.28 13 Durham 30 14 3 13 Doncaster....28 9 to 9 54 49 28 Coventry28 13 4 11 52 46 30
Accrington...29. 12. 3. 14 54.
one made a fortune. played their three reserves, Howard left, and we were very comfortably weather was ine, but exceedingly Rotherham...29 11 5 13 45 66-27 going to inside right, Brittain to accommodated in the Plaza Hotel N. Brighton...28 11 4 13 45 51 26right half, and Hayes. to left half.
cold. A supper dance was held in It is questionable there ever Lincoln......29 11
The first day we were left to our the Carlton Hotel in the evening was a time in the history of Cam- 15 63 25 Humberstone occupied the centre selves, and the players in the at which there were two hundred bridge rowing when so many
25forward position. Wigan 29 0 6 14 50 55 24
afternoon went for a practice on and fifty guests, and another on-candidates from the two founda- The Chinese were sturdy and the Shanghai. Football Club's Southport....21 7 9 12 42 53 23 well-built and their play in midfeld ground. The evening was spent Wednesday saw the interport Margaret (as the St. John's
joyable day passed...
tions of Shrewsbury and Lady. Wroxham....29 7 9:13 47- 67.23. Warsall 30 6 4 20 42 89 16 was very pretty but they lacked quietly.
dinner at which a large number College Boat Club is called) were Barrow........29. 6. 2.21 40 65 14 finish. L Wai-tong (the former On the evening of the interport,
present, Mr. Fessenden in the running for places in the South China "star") occupied his the team was taken to the Lyceum chairman of the Shanghai Munici Boat Race crew. Taking the case usual position at inside left, but Theatre where a fine show called
(To the Editor of the China Mail. Bury 2. West Bromwich Albion 0. Tranmere 28 11 3 14 44
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Div..II (North).. Chesterfield 4, Wigan 0.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Division I.
Sir. Owing to the late arrival of one of the ILM. ships, (H.M.S. Vindictive): entries for our Marathon race to be held Monday next. did not arrive til Hamiltor 2 Morton 5.
on Dundee United 2, Hearts 3. after the closing date, but my co-Raith O, Airdrieonians 6. mittee have accepted a further
Falkirk 1, Rangers 1. entry of thirteen numes from that quarter, and also one more from the civilians; so that the total number of entrants for this year's raco is thirty-three. In all."
Yours, etc.,
F. N. W. Doodha,
Hon. Secretary.
St. Andrew's Young Men's Club.)
Kowloon, February 24,
SPORTS POSTPONED,
The 2/5th Punjabi Regiment aporta fixed for, to-day have been postponed.
The. Jengue tables now stand:
English League.
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and was unable to do very much. A.D.C. and proved a huge success. Suent. The usual speeches were Blues, G. H. Ambler, the pre-
made. He has put on weight and lost some
aident; S. K Tubbs, the secre- Celtic...27 17 6 4.66 29 40 of his old cleverness.
On Sunday morning, a boxing Some good, turns were also put tary; and: W. F. Smith were all Hearts.....30 17 6 7 62 42 40 This game was probably unique Road Police Station and in the al evening's enjoyment ended the running for places are R. B. T. show was provided at the Gordon on it this entertainment and the trained at that school. Those in Airdrieonians29 1838 78 42 39 for some of the southern players, afternoon a football match was at a very "early hour. Motherwell 31 15 8 8 59 39 38 for in addition to the weather seen. between South China and Rangers 30 15 5 10 52 44 35 being bitterly cold, the best part Portugal, which the former won by St Mirren 30 14 7 943 37 35 of the game was played in.a snow-three goals to two. In this game. Falkirk 28 12 10 6 48 42 34
i'mock...29 13.5 11 62 64 31 storm
Gosano played for the Portuguese Cowdenbeath29 13 4 12 68 58 30 at half-time when Stewart was in well. After the Chinese game on match with University 2nd XI this Hongkong were three goals up at centre forward and did very In their (home) friendly cricket Dundee 29 11 8 10 36 42 30.
London, Feb. 1.—The golf half Hamilton A29 10 7 12 58 64 27 jured and carried off. Howard Monday, a umaking concert van Saturday, Civil. Bervice C.C. "A" Blues, Rex Hartley (Cambridge), Aberdeen 29 9 8 12.41 42 20 dropped to the centre-half poul arranged at the Shanghai Volun- X1 will be represented by: and Raymond Oppenheimer Hiboxniano 105 6 60 25. tion" and "did" "remarkably well for fleer Headqiniz dedmonda (captain), Cr (Oxford), have both been "cent- ↑ Aston Villa, 25 12 8 8 62 56 32 Pardek. T. 27, 7:9 11 48 55.23 the rest of the game, during which company enjoyed some exceedingly Bath E. A. Bustin, T. W. Carr, down', for the term, as they have Manch Un....27 14 14 9:47 12 31 Morton29 9.5 15 39 60 23 both sides scored once. The final good, turns. On Tuesday some of B. E. W. Paterson, S. B. Spiliott, not passed the prescribed ex- Tottenham... 20 12 12 10 53 57.31 Ralth R20 10 3 16.38 39 23 score of four goals to one does not the team visited friends or did HJ Harper, H. F. Westlake, aminations. It is understood that Liverpool.... ad 11 18 9 48 41 30 Dundee U20 8.5 16 35 17 21 flatter the Hongkong team for they some shopping whilst others with 8. C. K. Hawkins, F. E. Booker, F. both expect to qualify before the Newcastle U.29 11 8 10 61 57 30 St Johnstons 28 8 5 15 31 00 21 played like clockwork and had a few dollars to lose accompanied Haynes, o inter-Varsity match, which 16, to Evertonman31 - 8 14 9 56 59 30 Osse
ark 29 9 a 18 50.71 20 Stewart remained on the fold the Mr. Bridges and Mr. Leslie to the Reserven;-W. M. Sayers, IL E. be played at Burnham in March. W. Bromwich30 11 7 12.61 55 291
..29 7. § 17 47 19. 19, score would have been heavier; -. Klangwan Races. Needless to say, Roso, R. A. Smith??
via Colombo,
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