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LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB AND KOWLOON CHECK
CHINESE
Teams!---
THE CHINA
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Halftime:-
Queen's Regiment... 2
Police defence was kept fully ex-every man playing an inspired Navy: Brockman; McGregor, tended. The shooting did not im- game. Hill made a perfect open- Baker: Barkham, Evans, Jones; prove, however, and on one occs-ing for Hibbert to break through Van Tromp, Firth, Peacock, Ker-slon Wilson missed an absolutely and beat Beltrao again before the
open goal. Clarke was tested on Interval,‚ ̈ nick, and Preston,
K.O.S.B.McDougall; Reeves, several occasions, but played his Martin; Gear, Davey, Skiggs; usual safe game, one save from Torrie, Stock, Everest, McGlinchy, Coates being a first class effort The Police eventually managed to and Alexander,
clear their lines, and play was con- fined to midfield, when the final whistle blew,
Result:-
QUEEN'S GOOD FORM Bright games were the order of the day on Saturday, the Club and
Referee Captain A. Austin, Kowloon, who had each conceded six goals to their opponents in the M.C., M.M.
The Borderers forced a corner previous matches played, both effecting a draw on this occasion within a minute of the start, but
Evans tried - rather remarkable coincid-Baker cleared.
long shot which went high over. the cross-bar, and a moment later Barkham went wide from a dif- ficult angle. The Navy were do ing most of the attacking, Pea- cock being in fine form at centre forward.
ence,
The Queen's Regiment and the Navy obtained brilliant wins and improved their positions in the League, although South China still head the table with Queens, Folice, and the Athletic running
great race.
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
Division I
Chinese Athletic 1 Club
K.0.5.B. Regt. 1
Navy
Small Units... 0 Police South China.. 0 Kowloon
2 Queen's Regt. Division II
Recreio ...
a
K.O.S.B. Regi.. 6 Small Units... 2 Queen's Regi... 4 South China A
Athletic
St. Joseph's
Red.
Recreio
* Cancelled.
3 South China B1
R.A.F.
3
1 Navy
·
Eastern
0
B
Small Units Police
0
1
SOUTH CHINA v. KOWLOON
Fine and Fast Football
Club de Recreio .....
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R.A. v. NAVY
There was a good crowd pre- sent at the Valley in anticipation of a good match. The big gun- ners gave the Navy a hard game, but the latter managed to secure the points by two goals to one. The Recreio started the second The Navy fielded a good side half with a rush, but Hooper sent and looked like winning easily, them back with a fine punt. The Cann scoring in three minutes. same player brought off a stylish The R.A. played strongly and the tackle when Santos was cutting in Navy custodian was penalised for was got for goal. At the other end a carrying but the ball faultless series of short passes away. The Navy were ahead at brought the Queen's right wing to the interval. The R.A, lost a big the Recreio goal, but Beltrao chance, Rogan getting through, brought off a spectacular save but the whistle had gone for half from Larkin, Beltrao was well time. beaten by Hibbert, however, a mo- The Navy repeated their success This return match at Caroline ment later.
on the resumption, Cann scoring a through when Martin brought of Hill attracted a good crowd, and Although three goals in arrears, good goal. The team "crowded on a glorious tackle. The Borderers a fine match resulted. Kowloon the Recreio did not lose heart, and all sail," but the R.A. defended front line was slow to get to played fine fast football and main. B. Gosano was very close with a well. Bridgeman, taking the ball gether, the only dangerous move-tained their reputation as good fine centre which scraped the on the run, scored smartly for the
The Navy looked like los ments coming from the right fighters. Angus gave a brilliant crossbar. A further attack by the R.A. wing, where Torrie and Stock were display in goal, saving his side on home team led to Sharp conceding ing a point. The R.A. could not After 10 several occasions when South a penalty, and Rocha made no mis keep up the pressure and to- showing good form. minutes, Peacock sent Van China were dangerous.
The result (a pointless draw) Tromp away with a magnificent pass, and from the latter's centre rather flattered the visitors. Firth banged the ball past Me- Dougall without hesitation.
This player was right
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Kowloon,Angus;
RECREIO v. EASTERN
ward the end the Navy were take with the spot kick.
The Recrelo were doing well at pressing heavily. The latter won this stage, but found the Queen's on their merits, being just a bit Teams:
defence solid, Hill in particular better all round. South China.-Pau Ka-ping: being a great despoiler. Rocha was a fine goal, and splendidly L Tin-sang, Lau Kau; Leung got through again, however, with Wing-tak, Pang Wa-hing, Leung a neat header which Dodds made worked for.
Only three players had turned The Borderers again forced a Wing-chui; Li Tin-choy, Chang a great but unsuccessful attempt
up to represent Eastern at: corner, but Torria centred too Sui-hong, Fung King-chung, Lau to save.
The Queen's again took control King's Park when the referee ar- 2 low, and Baker was able to clear. Mau, and Ip Pak-wa.
Robson, of the game, and Hibbert got his rived, and after vainly waiting for McGlinchy gained possession and gave to Stack, who shot just wide Piles; Hedley, Easterbrook, Dow-line together to such advantage 15 minuten, the game was called from a good position. The Navy man; Clemo, Bliss, Spary, Me-that two more goals were added off, the Club de Recreio, however,
within five minutes, Richardson claiming both points. CHINESE ATHLETIC v. CLUB continued to give the more im- Kelvie, and Miles.
Referee: Mr. W. E. Hollands. and Hibbert being the scorers. pressive forward display, all the
LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE South China were early aggres-| inside
a sterling men playing
With the Queen's again leading
Division I. game, although considerably han. sive, Angus saving well from Lau by three clear goals, much of of Van Mau from a nice centre by Ip Pak- the interest was lost, but the dicapped by the loss
Kowloon made tracks for visitors dominated the play rights, China Tromp. Kernick gave Peacock awa. fine chance, but McDougall scoop- China's goal, Easterbrook and up to the finish. ed the latter's shot round the up-Dowman feeding well, and Miles At nearly scored with Pau qut of right-for a fruitless corner.
Queens' Regiment Recreio Chinese Athletic:-Chan Sik-the other end Brockman complete- goal, Pile faltered and Lau Mau pui; Wong Sul-woo, Lai Yuk-tat;ly missed one of Torrie's centres sent a smashing shot to Angus, Ho Cho-yin, Wong Shui-wa, Lam and, after MacGregor had made a which was saved. McKelvie put Alexander Kowloon on the attack but Clemo clearance, Yuk-ying: Ng Kam-chtien, Sek partial Pui-tin, Wong Pak-cheong, Suen fastened on to the ball and equal-put outside and Angus saved
ised with a fast drive. Kam-shun, and Chan Kwong-yui.
Club:-Edwards; Holt, Bishop: McBride, Stewart, Watson; Reed, Alexander, Wallington, Trambit- sky, and Railton.
A Draw Satisfactory These teams lined out at the Valley before a good crowd and the Club pleased their supporters by effecting a capital draw,
Teams:
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Referee: L/S. B.A. Atkin- son, R.N.
Just before the interval Kernick had the hardest of luck with a lovely shot which struck the up right with McDougall well beaten
Half-time-
Navy K.O.S.B.
1
brilliantly in rapid succession The from good shots well in. play was very fast, and Spary was nearly through, but Pau tapped out safely. The interval arrived
with no score,
1
Result:-
Goals.
P. W. D. L.
F. A. Pts. 22 13 20
5
Queen's
14 9 3 39 12 20 Pollee
3 22 16 19 Chinese Ath. 12 7 4 1 29 17 K.0.8.B.
12. 6 2 5 30 17
2
RA. ****
12 6 0 6 20 24
Recreio
13 4 3 6 36 32
League Div. II
Kowloon
KO.S.B. v. SMALL UNITS
Play continued to favour the Borderers, who scored three fur- ther goals through Crawley (2) and Stevens, whilst Twelves and Walker replied for Small Units.
Result:
K.O.S.B. Small Units
5 2
13 3 6 5 11 17 1 7 24 21 Royal Navy .13 5 H.K.F.C.....12 3 4 6 16 33 Small Units 14 0 0 14 8
Division II.
0
P. W. D. L
Goals. F. A. Pts.
23
.12 10 1 1 64 13
18 .11 8 2 1 43 13 1 20 6 .10 8
24 82,14
FOOTBALL GOSSIP
The following arrangements have been made for entertaining
stay here:- the Shanghai team during their
Saturday, Feb. 9. Boxing Tournament, City Hall, 9 p.m.
Supper Monday, Feb. 11. -- dance at Lane, Crawford's Res-
At Scokumpoo, the Borderers naturally started strong favour Royal Navy 13 11 1 1 58 12 lites for this encounter, and justi- K.Ó.S.B. fied expectations by winning com- Queen's Athletic Chinese Attack
fortably by five goals to two. 3. Chins "B" 14 From the resumption China at- Small Units played a plucky game, St. Joseph's 15 The match started quietly, the
Navy Go Ahead
tacked, Ip Paw-wa putting across however, and had a fair share of Kowloon Athletic making ground through
Eastern Suen and Chan, but Holt was
The second half was not long in and Fung shot past the post a the attack, but the forwards once
R.A.F... Aure in kicking. Although progress when the Navy went lovely low shot. China came back again were slow to take the ad- AR Edwards dealt with a few shots ahead again, Peacock going but Pile made a "classy" clear.vantage of their opportunities Small Units 18 there was not much sting in the through to score with a drive well ance and the Kowloon halves were when near goal. Crawley opened R.A.
rare tacklers. Clemo, receiving on the score for the Borderers, and Recreio Athletic attack. The Club halves out of McDougall's reach. were having a day out and This was followed by a prolong- the right, was well through, but Stevens added a second before the McBride was watching the clever ed period of pressure in which the crossed when a shot might have interval. Athletic wing. Chan fisted out Navy came near to increasing scored. From the relief China from Alexander early. The Club their lead on numerous occasions, "crowded on all sail" and Angus were playing well, Wallington fit. The Borderers were not content alone prevented a score on two ting in nicely in Goldman's place. to remain on the defensive, how occasions. China were pressing Stewart made a fine opening ever, but their forward work hard at the finish, but could not which McBride improved, giving lacked the polish of their oppon. pierce the visitors' fine defence.
Brilliant Goalkeeping Wallington a chance which the ents. McGlinchy was a hard work-
The match was a good one and Club forward snapped at once, er, his passing to Alexander being Chan Sik-pui having no chance. a very strong feature, but Mac- Kowloon set up a good fight.
The Athletic pressed and Wong Gregor and Baker defended in Angus was brilliant in goal. But QUEEN'S REGT. v. S.C. "A"taurant, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 12. him China would have Shui-wa put forward to Sek Pui capable style and the resulting for
Everest won. Pile and Robson was At Chatham-road, the Queen's Theatre. tin. The inside forward centred centres were cleared.
backs,
Thursday, Feb, 14.-To Canton and Easter- repeated their Junior Shield suc- in the nick of time, and Wong was very near with a header from good
was fine in 2 good cess against South China "A" and by boat, 8 a.m. Pak-chung scored with a nice shot Alexander's centre on one occa-brook
Friday, Feb. 15.--Return by which struck the cross bar and sion. The Navy were soon back half back line. McKelvie was, as won by the wide margin of four went in, the teams turning over at to the attack, and went further usual, a skilful leader forward, goals to nil. Play was of a train, 8 p.m. on Friday.
nature throughout, Saturday, Feb. 16.-Interport ahead through Peacock, the cen- with Miles and Spary good; the scrappy tre forward again going clean forwards, however, finished weak neither side giving of their best, Dinner at Savoy Hotel, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17.-Trip to Macao, whilst the methods of the South through the backs to score a greatly. goal.
South China played brightly, China defence were at times open 9 am. Band will be engaged. The closing stages were evenly the forwards giving a good dis-to grave criticism.
The Interport Matches are as fol- contested, but, try as they would, play. Fung was clever, his pass- Eady gave the Queen's the lead the Borderers failed to find the ing and footwork generally being after five minutes' play. The re-lows:-
Monday, Feb. 11-Hong Kong v. net again, and the Navy ran out high class. Ip Pak-wa gave a mainder of the first half was winners of a game in which some dashing display on the left. Lau fought out chiefly around the Shanghai.
Wednesday, Feb. 18.-China v. high class football was witnessed. Mau had hard luck with some fine South China goal, but the Queen's
Result: --
shooting. The halves were marksmanship was poor, and Shanghai.
Saturday, Feb. 16.-United Ser- Navy
steady, but not, brilliant. Leung many chances were thrown away.
The Queen's scored through vices v. Shanghai. Wing-tak was most prominent.
the interval level.
A Fine Pace
K.O.S.B.
3
1
RECREIO v. QUEEN'S REGT
Portuguese Well Beaten
*
-*
Pau Ka-ping (S.C.);
Queen's
Ng Kam-chuen (A) and, Lai Yuk- tat (A);,
Leung Yuk-tong (A), Wong Shuf-wa. (A) and
Yuk- Lavm ying (A);
Chan Kwong-in (A), Fung King- cheung (S.C.), Wong Pak-chong (A). Suen Kam-shun (A) and Ip Pak-wa (S.C.).
The second half was contested at a fine pace, but the Club were. playing well and Reed and Tram bitsky came very close.
The Athletic's left wing, with some clever, close passing, troubled. the Club's defence, but Bishop and Edwards both did well in some hot work around the goal. The forward play of the Athletic was not so ussertive, however, as in
Li Tin-sang was a fearless back Beatty almost straight from the The team selected to represent the former games, and Watson and POLICE v. SMALL UNITS and Pau kept a safe goal, China kick-off, and Harris added a third Chinese of Hong Kong against his colleagues were having a great
were unlucky to lose a point, but shortly afterward. South China Shanghai's Interport team is as day, the defence of the Club halves | Played at Sookumpoo, this Kowloon are to be commended for were kept hemmed in their own follows:-
half, and conceded a further point being a feature of the game. game was evenly contested, the a fine display.
shortly before time, Eady being Railton put over, but Trambitsky | Police gaining the day by the only was just too late; and at the other goal scored. Small Units played
the scorer.
Result:- end Suen was just outside with a well, and had their shooting been
Queen's ..... good drive. The Club held on to on a par with the rest of their
South China "A" their opponents and Alexander play, a different result might well | was nearly through in the closing have been obtained.
At King's Park, the Recreio stages.
Teams:
were without Xavier, Ward, A. CHINESE ATHLETIC v. S.C. “B” Changes Unlucky
Small Units:-McGowan; Dod-Gosano and Brown, and were well The Athletic rung
At Caroline Hill, before a good several shon, 'Smith; Skinner, Grosvenor.beaten by a team which excelled changes in their team, and corn-Rial; Wilson. Elliott, Sabin, in every department.
crowd, these teams played a hard bination suffered. Suen and Chan | Coates, and Watson.
match, the scores at the interval were bright on the left wing, but Police: Clarke; Wynne, Muir;| Queen's Dodds; Hooper, being one all. The Athletic play- the halves were not so steady as Nolan, Hudson, Jessop; Shep Sharp; Byrne, Hill Cantor; Lar-ed clever football in the second usual, Lam Yuk-ying being the herd, Fraser, Johnson, McGreavy, kin, Richardson, Hibbert, Bar half. Lee, going right through most prominent. Lai Yuk-tat and Oram.
clay, and Caldicutt.
in a fine effort; gave the Athletic kicked well, but appeared off bis Referee: Mr. F. Smith:
Club de Recreio: Beltrao; the lead.
Choy added for the Athletic usual game.
The opening half was fought Silva-Netto, Gomes; C. Remedios, The Club played brightly, the out at a fast pace, with the Police A. Remedios, C. Figueiredo B. from a penalty, the ball striking result being a surprise to them, slightly better served at forward. Cosano, Alves, Pereira, Rocha. the side post and going into the why no Chinese players are travel- but on
net. The Athletic deserved their Hing with the Shanghai Interport the day's play a little McGreavy and Oram were the and Santos.. steadiness in front of goal would pick of the Police quintette, and Referee: Mr. Cowen:
win, as in the second half, except-team is that the Northern Football have secured two points. gave the Small Units' defence The Queen's were early aggres- ing for an occasional break away Tests, in which South China are not Edwards had no chance with the many anxious moments. Johnson sive, delightful work by Barclay by South China's left wing, they partiefpating this year, are taking goal that beat him, Holt and was rather below form, several of and Caldicutt leaving the Recreio were superior and their win by place at Peking, and the Chinese Bishop played strong games. The his shots being wide of the mark, defence standing. Hibbert, who three goals to one was deserved. players in Shanghai are required for the East China team who are Club's real strength, however, Small Units had a fair share of made his first appearance in the was half back, where McBride, the play, Wilson and Watson both Queen's first team at centre for
representing them in these contests. Stewart, and Watson were a doing well in a rather mediocre ward, was giving a splendid dis-
At the Valley St. Joseph's Col-~ Local footballers will be interest- great trio. Alexander was the forward line. Clarke made play, his passes to the wingers pick of the forwards, and Reed several very fine saves during the being a model of accuracy. The lege maintained their recent good ed to know that a double wedding and Wallington did well.
half, and he received, excellent Recreio front line made occasion, form, and won well by three goals will take place just before Chinese support from Wynne and Muir.
NAVY v. K.O.S.B.
A Meritorious Win
Half-time:-
Police
Small Units
0
A Brick Raid
D
Teams:
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ST. JOSEPH'S,7. RAF
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Reserves: Leung Wing-tak (5.C.), Tin-sang (S.C.), Lau Mau (S.C.) and Shek Pul-tim (A).
Note: (S.C.) denotes South China A-A., (A) denotes Chinese Athletic Association.
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It is understood that the reason
,
al raids, most of which were to one. The R.A.F. pressed from New Year when two prominent checked before serious danger the kick-off, but their finishing athletes of the S.C.A.A. are joining threatened, and throughout the was poor. From a breakaway, the Benedicks. first half Dodds had little to do in Omar scored a fine goal, St. goal.
Mr. J. S. Shak, head master of
Richardson contributed a Joseph's holding their lead to the the Sacred Heart School and foot- The Navy are a great com- The Police resumed with aldes thereafter missed good interval. hination at the present moment, brisk raid, which was cleverly chances, but St. Joseph's scored St. Joseph's played well on re- ball manager of the S.C.A.A., alac old footballer, is and they added to their laurels on broken up by Dodshon. A per- right on time through Tine. A suming and 0. Omar added a good vice-president of the Catholic the Chatham-road ground by a fect run by Oram led up to the beautiful dribble and Anished with goal. The F.A.F. retaliated and MS. and an win over K.O.S.B. by three goals only goal of the match, the out a shot which missed by inches, Locke opened their score. Both being married shortly, Mr. Leong to one. Their victory was render-side right's centre being neatly A moment latar Larkin gained sides thereafter missed good Wing-tak, the popular right half- ed the more meritorious by rea-converted by McGreavy. The possession and opened the scor chances, but St. Joseph's scored back of the S.CA.A., will be mar- Ron of the fact that Van Tromp, saine player came very close a ing with a well judged drive, right on time through Tine Aried at the same time to Mr. Shak's their outside right, was off the moment later, a header from close The Recreio made desperate at fine match ended in favour of the slater. Mr. Leong Wing-tak is, an at the Sacred field for the greater part of the in going Just wide. Small Units tempts to stem the tide, but the College, who were deserving win assistant master
Heart School," first half, owing to a leg injury. retaliated, and for a time the Queen's were in irresistible form;ners.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4," 1929.
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