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SCHOOL'S ATHLETIC
MEETING.
EXHIBITIONS
OF.
STRENGTH.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
CLUB "A" LOSE TO SMALL SHIPS.
JOHNSON'S MISTAKE.
(By "Serum Half"] laganie which lacked polish and incident: the Smail Ships de- feated the Club “A” XV. by a try 01
Fourth Annual Event at Weight-Lifting Contest (3 points), to nil yesterday.
Causeway Bay.
GAP ROAD SCHOOL.
Last Night.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
NEED FOR STUDY OF RUGBY THEORY
ENGLAND'S FLY HALF
WILL SPONGE'S WEAKNESS DISPLACE HIM?
CAPTAIN'S STRATEGY
[By Howard Marshall.]
the run of the play a low score such as a try to nil was a very fal: result, though the Club ean RECORD HOLDER'S CUP.
consider themselves unfortunato
The fourth annual athletic
Speaking at the first annual in not at least drawing.
The opening stages of the game
Rugby football is a difficult game sports meeting of the Cap Road weight-lifting competition which Government School will be held was held yesterday, Dr. Arthur were marked by forward rushes
appear exceedingly dull to the aide gaining any real advantage. to-morrow on the Queen's College Woo, in his appent for the support and counter-attacks, with neither criticise, for a match which may Ground, Causeway Bay, comment of the Mauricia. Physical Training In the tight serums the Naval for spectator may be the greatest fun
A large gather-Institute, detailed the advantages
easy to Beem hypercritical about are expected to be present during Dr. Woo summarised Prof. Maurl- and through good hard shoving tactics, and I always feel a little ing of former pupils and relatives to be derived from physical health, wards hold an advantage in weight for the players. It is therefore, their hooker was able to regain diffident about plunging into theory, passession of the ball even when writes Howard Marshall in The the day and a thoroughly enjoy.
he had lost it on the throw in. able meeting is anticipated.
in at 10 a.m.
At the conclusion of the day's sport Mr. G. P, de Martin will An in- distribute the trophius teresting point regarding the de- termination of senior and junior people is the judgment by height. Those above five foot are senior members and those not touching that height are juniors.
Oncials.
General Committes-Mr. Lo Yuk- Iun (Chairman); Mr. A. R. Suther land, Mr. Lo Shiu-hok, Mr. Tang Tack-san, Mr. Tam Tak-chuen, Mr. Leung Yuk-tong, Mr. Ngan Kwan-yue, Mr. Cheung Shiu-kam; ad Air. Ng Shiu-shung.
Reception Committee-Nr. Lo Yuk-lun, Mr. Tang Tsok-san, Mr. Pang Kwok-yce, and Mr. Wong Tsak-mui.
Starters Mr. Leung Yuk-tong, Mr. Tam Tak-chuen, Mr. Ng Shlu shung, and Mr. Lo Pun-ahing.
Judges Mr. A. R. Sutherland, Mr. Lo Yak-lun, Mr. Yik Chan- pong, Mr. Cheung Shiu-kam, and Mr. Ngan Kwan-yue.
Time-keepers-Mr. Lo Shin-hak, and Mr. Mok Nai-kin.
Cheung Record-keepers — Mr. Shiu-kam and Mr. Woo Ho-tak,
Adjusters-Mrs. Wong Tak-yan, hir. Fung Choi-po, Mr. Chan Yuen-kwong, and Mr. Lam Wah-
wan.
Hon. Secretary-Mr. Leung Yuk- tong.
List of Events.
Senior High Jump; Junior High Jump; Flat Race (50 Yds. Under 4' 6"); Senior Long Jump; Junior Long Jump; Junior 100 Yards and Senior 400 Yards (Flat Race); Junior 50 Yarda (Three-legged Race); Sentor 75 Yards (Three- legged Race); Open 200 Yards (Flat Race); Senior 76 Yards (Sack Race); Junior 50 Yards (Sack); Senior 75 Yards (Egg & Spoon Race); Junior 50 Yards (Egg & Spoon Race); Senfor 75 Yards (Obstacle Race); Junior 50 Yards (Obstacle Race); Open 50 Yards (Candle Race); Open 75 Yards (Thread & Needle Race); Open 200 Yarda (Footbali Race); Open 400 Yards (Past Pupils Race); 800 Yards, Team Race (District Schools, 4 a sido); '400 Yards, Team Race (Inter-Class, 4 a side); Inter-Class Tug of War.
FOOTBALL.
KOWLOON TEAMS FOR SATURDAY.
The following have been selected
153-155, Des Voeux Road Central to represent Kowloon Football
The Dawn of a
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Club versus R.A., at K. F. Club ground, kick off at 4.15 p.m. on Saturday:
Pilo; Dowman,
Angus; Martin, McKelvie. Bliss; Gillott, Hedley and lanson.
Mons, Simpson,
2nd Eleven, versus Navy, on Navy ground, kick off 2.45 p.
Angua; Penny, Eastman; Everest, Gilchrist, Sullivan; White, Davies, Spary, Cotton and Bickford.
HOCKEY.
CLUB "A" TEAM FOR TO-MORROW.
The following have been selected to play for the H. K. Hockey Club "A" team against the Club, de. Re- creio at 5 p.m. to-morrow.
R. W. Sapaed; T. R. Rowell,
G. A. L Plummer; B. O. Davies, M. G. Mills, R. D. Beaument; S. J. H. Foz, Anderson, L. G. Frost, R. G. Edwardes-Jones and J., B. Napier.
Bell
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Our Sports Diary
most
As rather
backs regard forwards
There is actually so much to learn tiresome impediments on the field. about the understand what he is doing. It is several years of good club football
to my mind an important point, this
game that only after.
can the
average player begin to
need for closer study of theory, for the lack of it is reflected too fre
The game was mainly a forward' Daily Telegraph.
For all that, speaking as a crustyquently in the general standard of one, which was surprising con and temporarily soured onlooker, I play. sidering the state of the ground,wish there were more evidence of
The Stand-Off-Half. LOCAL.
a moment to but not so surprising when the tactical schemes in the ordinary run Now to turn for knock-ons of the three-quarters
practical issues. The stand-off-half Hockey To-day "R.S.C.
of club games. I suppose into consideration. V. H.K. & S.
were taken Brigade.
teams have a council of war in the position becomes interesting, and a The sooner the three-quarters Marina ground. 5 p.m.; Hockey
dressing-room before they take the severe competition for that place in Club v. Women's Club, 3.15 learn to take a pass in the correct fteld. At any rate, I like to imagine the English sido seems likely, W. R. p.m.; Y.M.C.A. v. Naval and
Machiavellian plots. being devised Collins is playing remarkably well Military Y.M.C.A.. 4.30 p.m..
against the weakness of particular for Rosslyn Park. and T. J. M. To-morrow Hockey Club
opponents, and strategical moves Barrington continues to direct the Bristol attack with great success. "A" v. Club de Recreio, 5 p.m.
to have an un- Barrington seems Racing Monday Jockey
being planned for breaking a care-
General Club Half-yearly
fully studied defence.
usually alert intelligence, which Meeting, 5.15 p.m.
enables him to strike unexpectedly at momentarily weak spots in the defence.
November 20-Eleventh Ex- tra Race Meeting.
Cricket-To-day- Ox- ford v. Cambridge, H.K.C.C. Ground, 2 p.m.
Saturday Division 1. — Navy v. Indian R.C. (L.); Civil Service v. Hong Kong C.C. (F.); Division I-Police v. Indian R.C. (L.); Recrelo v. Craigengower C.C. (F.); R.A.S.C. v. Royal Signals (F.): Civil Service v. Hong Kong C.C. (F.).
Athletics-To-morrow-Gap
Government School Road Sports, 10 a.m.
at
Lawn Tennis-To-morrow- Ladies' Singles Championship' final, U.S.R.C., 3 p.m.
Saturday Exhibition C.R.C. "At Home", 2.30 p.m.
Polo-To-morrow - Green Howards v. Polo Club, 4 p.m. Football Saturday-First Division-Chinese v. Police; Kowloon v. Royal Artillery; Navy v. Clup; Recreio Somerseta; Argylis v. South China; Second Division-Uni- versity v. Argylls; Navy v Kowloon; St. Joseph's v. Re- creio; Somersets v. Eastern; South China v. Club; Royal Artillery v. Chinese; Third Division-R.A.3.C. v. Royal Engineers; R.A.O.C. v. Royal Air Force; Somersets v. Chin- ese; Ewo v. South China.
Christmas Day-Sunday Herald Charity Cup Scotland v. England,
Boxing Day-Sunday Herald Charity Cup-China v. Fortu- gal.
Golf-Sunday-K.G.C. Chan- pionship Second
Round; R.H.K.G.C.Club Champion. ship, Jasper Clark Cup, and New special competition on Course.
November 30-Kowloon Golf Club, Junior Championship, qualifying round,
December 1R.H.K.G.C.- last date for frat round of Governor's Shield,
Ping Pong To-day Lai Yiu-cheuk V. Lai Pul-lum; Leung Lin-chuen v. Mok Hing- woon, Kowloon Chinese Y.M. C.A., 7.15. p.m.
Sunday Ladies' Champion- ship Final, South China A.A., China Building.
Monday Lai Ylu-cheuk v.. Leang Lin-chuen; Mok Hing- woon v. Lai Pul-lum, Kowloon Chinese Y.M.C.A 7.15 p.m. November 27-Lai Ylu-chenk v. Mok Hing-woon; Lai Pal- lum v. Laung Lia-chuen, Kow- loon Chinese - YM.C.A., 7.15. p.m.
HOMEL
Football-Saturday-Wales
v. England.
November 29-English Cup -First: Round,
tificates and a silver medal for pro cio's training and brought to the ficiency, a gold medal and certif-audience's notice the very success-
manner the sooner we shall wit- it should be nesa "rugger" as played.
out. here.
In the Home
Ingenious Plot."
Home Club System. The theory of the game is quite simple. The forwards endeavour to heel the ball out to the backs'
I always remember one such plot, who run hard in the direction of line, passing when necessary. If a simple but ingenious one, which remained unrevealed for some years. knock-ons are predominant only individual brilliance, a drop goal, it was in a game at Twickenham- or a lucky touch, down from a five rather an important game-and we yard serum can possibly produce were up against a powerful pack. Our opponents kicked off, and the scoring points. Clubs there is a system of train-ball sailed far into touch. There was a scrum in the centre, the op ing three-quarters to hold on to nj pass which might interest players sing forwards were down in a A three-quarter Aretash, and almost before we realised what was happening we were pushed experiences the use of the diy
straight backwards, a disorganised wet new ball, then the slightly
rabble, for at least ten yards. new ball, and then the heavy coat-
Never shall I forget the shatter ed wet and slimy new ball, Prac
ing effect of that overwhelming tice at this method of taking shove we thought we were meeting reasonably good pass produces the player who rarely drops a pass. the greatest and heavicat and most Hong Kong there is practical-efficient pack is the country, which ly one type of ball to take, and was possibly true, and it took us that is the ordinary dry new ball. some time to regain our confidence The trouble with our three-quar-And-here is the point-it was all deliberate, that kick into touch, the tera is their over-eagerness to get: away. The passing of the ball is consequent scrum in the centre, and reasonably good, and a check on then the almighty push. Our op their eagerness would produce a ponents hoped to break our morale by this ruse, and they very nearly more open game all round.
succeeded. That was good strategy, unorthodox perhaps, but clever.
Play Livens Up.
Then H. C. C. Laird has recovered
something of his old form for the. Harlequins, and at his best he is the most dangerous stand-off-half in the country. L. H. Collison is another promising candidate, and although he is at present playing in the centre for Cambridge, I think we shall soon see him tried at stand-off. half. And R. S. Spong must by no means be forgotten, for he apparent- ly was remarkably good on the New Zealand tour.
Spong's Weakness. Spong is the type of player against whom special tactics may well be employed. In a sense he resembles T. Lawton, the Oxford and Waratah half-back, for both are fond of forcing openings by strong.. running on their own. This is the can be called--which should be mark-..... kind of weakness-if weakness it ed down by opposing captains, since careful team-work can often confuse and frustrate the most brilliant individualist.
There are two types of atand-off balf, the fender and the battering- ram, if I may coin names to dis- tinguish between them. The feeder,
scrummage and the three-quarter line. His range is wider, and by co-operation with his three-quarters ke strikes with greater mobility at more points in the defence.
Aggression Deceived.
A score-less first half was fel-
Great Teams Scarce. lowed by a good try by Evans,
Unfortunately, it is hard to be- who swerved past several players leve that there is really much play to punt over, Maaney's head and about modern club football. No touch down near the corner flag. doubt captains deliver brief ezhorfa The kick failed. Play now seem-tions to heartiness, urging the for- in my opinion, is the more danger- ed to liven up and a good pawards to work and the backs to aus, since he is more elusive. He from the line out set the Club tackle, but there are no signs that concentrates on a constructive direc three-quarters in motion, the ball they do more than that. Opportion of attack, in which he is only travelling right along the line to tunities may be taken during a the initiating link between the Johnson, who made a great run game, but they are not made, and down the touch fine, handing off it is in the making of opportunities players in his stride. When over
that a proper understanding of the ifrs, Johnson thought it was Rugby football is shown. Every Lossible to get nearer the goal great team has had a directing posts, but in his endeavour he intelligence behind it, but graat
The battering-ram, on the other was forced over the dead line, teams this season are scarce. thus ruining a splendid oppor Perhaps I am generalising too hand, relies mainly on his own tunity of placing his side in the much, for I am thinking particularly strength and power of penetration. lead. Club forward raids bore no of the larger London clubs. In the He can, for example, often be de fruit and the final whistle came provinces more thought is given to liberately allowed to break through into a deep formation, where he will with the score at 3 points to mil.tactical problems, and I feel certain
Notable Players,
that J. S. Tucker, for example, loses be cut off from his three-quarters
quietly slain.
this By Evans was perhaps the best no chance of instructing the Bristol and three-quarter on the field. Massey side. There is nothing more help-manoeuvre his vanity is stirred. Ho was steady at full-back, thoughful than a meeting after a match to has apparently broken through with his kicking to touch was not. al- discuss the outstanding movements spectacular success. With botter ways perfect. West, Kerr and and mistakes with the help of blackpport-so he will think he might, Hartley were prominent in the board diagrams,
will continue to break through, his Club pack and with good training
I may be told that this is making three-quarters will be starved and should develop into powerful for
Suttill, as the Naval a business of what should be simply, the attack will fail completely. · wards.
This is where psychology and hooker, was backed up well by his a Saturday afternoon's relaxation,
football rather shyly join pack and gave his backs many or-but the fact of the matter is that Rugby portunities. Shute proved the only way to enjoy any game to hands. The game is not merely a speedy and dangerous forward the full is by exploring all its pos- matter of speed and strength and when in possession, and his abilities. A great many Rugby recognised methods. It is a trial of dribbles were at times very praise football players are surprisingly wits also, a drama of plot and coun- worthy.
ignorant. If you ask a forward. ter-plot, alive as much with the The teams were as follow!- about the theory of back play he peculiarities of human nature na with the necessary qualitios of Club: Massey; Johnson, Allera, will generally have very little to say, Con Clippendale, Watson, Cochrane, and it is commonly admitted that i stamina and courage.
Cox,
Mitford, Hartley and West.
Small Ships-Martin; Bell, Ed- moads, Crawford, Silverthorn; Lt
Ignorant Players.
Comdr. Evans, Brewitt; Lt. Crick, TENNIS PLAYER FOR
Sutt Welham, Matthews, Daykin, Johns, Shute and Smyth.
PING PONG.
·MEN'S SINGLES TOURNEY.
INDIA.
Best of England's Young Players.
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G. P. HUGHES.
G. P. Hughes, one of the best of England's younger tennis players, is
cate of merit for his record abful results of the Institute. dominal raise, and a certificate of Dr. Yeo Kok-cheung, who holds Ping Pong enthusiasts will have starting for a tour in India in about merit for a dead lift of 851 pounds, the world's record in the eighthis week an opportunity of wit three weeks and as he is going on performed last evening:
stone class for the abdominal raise
have made a scoring opening. He
visit India, playing in tournaments
In that country.
George Patrick Hughes first came Tato prominence in the London "Evening News". Competitión. Ha has represented Essex County. Hu won various tournaments on the Continent. He won the first Doubles Championship at Dublin. Mela
In 1929 he played for England: Fu the Davis Cup matches. In Poland. He won the Championship of tho Italian Riviera at San Remo, the and Doubles at San Singles Margherita, the British Hard Court. Doubles Championship with Miss Joan Fryat. Bournemouth, the Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Remaining Match Decided. at Frinton
The remaining match of the first round of the Ladies' Open Doubles Tennis championship organised by the United Services Recreation Club was played off yesterday after-
C. Chanatong was given a certi- with a lift of 71 pounds, demon- nessing some really fine displays his own he will be able to play in acate of merit for an abdominal strated his strength in the compeof the game at the Kowloon any tournament.
Possibly it may not be known that raise of 05 pounds, one pound below tition yesterday and won the hand-branch of the Chinese X.M.C.A. the record, and a certificate and some cup presented by Mr. J. H. when the semi-finals are staged when a team representing a club silver medal for proficiency. Lo Lawrence. He averaged 0.41 There were 44 entries in the com- goes to play a match against another Koon-kan and F. R. Marcal were pounds lift for every pound of his petition and the remaining four club, and is permitted by the Lawn awarded certificates and silver own weight
will meet each other as follow: Tennis Association to receive the November 20: Lai Ylu-cheuk v expenses of its players, it may not medals for proficiency, willa Lo The following were the full re-
Lai Pal-lum, and Leung: Lin- also take part in any tournaments. Koon-kan received a further certi sults of the competition.
chuen v Mok Hing-woon. There Is a difference between a Acate of merit for a two hands at Prize, Dr. Teo Kok-cheung 6.41
5,94) November 24: Lai Yin-cheuk v. team going to a country under the noon, when Mrs. Koary and military press of 110 pounds. 2nd Prize, Lo Koonskan
ard, Charles H. Chunatong
Laung Lin-chuen, and Mok auspices of the Lawn Tennis Asto Mrs. Taylor beat Miss Rumjahn The prizes were given
the Chan Washau
Hing-woon.v. Lai Pul-lum. ciation itself, and a team sent by a and Mra, Bradbury 6-8, 6-0; thus hur
and the Francia 0. Reed
November 27: Lai Yiu-cheuk lub with the permission of the qualifying to meet Mrs. James and Mrs. Grimble In the second round. abort Certificates were presented to the Mok Hing woon, and Lai Pul-Lawn Tennis Association.
BOX Duplis for
feats, accom
présenting tie all
away
90
4.69
lomy. Leung Lin-chnen. Its just as well that this should Competitors are reminded that All matches to be decided by the 66 understood in case difficulties second round results should be best of five sale will commence af arise as to members of the Inter-recorded on or before November
national Club Team, which is to 29