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SOCCER THROW-IN
LAW
Meaning of "Facing Field of Play."
FRIVOLOUS APPEALING.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
NAVY FORWARDS TOO STRONG FOR CLUB. “A”.
BREAKING UP.
(By "Serum IR!!."]
A weak Club üfteen was com
CENTURY BY HOBBS IN FIRST MATCH.
Sutcliffe Has Very Bad. Luck.
FINE PARTNERSHIP.
Benares, Nov.
Playing in their first match on an Indian Cricket field Hobbs and Sutcliffe, England's famous"open- ing batsmen, gave an impressive display of batting before a large crowd of spectators.
frat Alishabad batted
and sebred 172, a respectable total for for England's pride. local cricket but not good enough
Though no change has been made pletely outplayed at Happy Valley Law 5. which concerns the yesterday, when the Club "A" lost
Just after 3 o'clock Hobbs and throw-in, I have received a number to a Navy "A" by two goals and Sutcliffe opened the Vizianagram of queries which still express, some two tries (16 painta) to a goal Innings and they proceeded In doubt concerning the correct throw-and a penalty goal (8 points),traditional style to clear off the
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evened matters a little at
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11,
ADVENT OF LIGHTER
GOLF
BALL
JONES & TOLLY. LIKE IT
ADVANCES MADE BY PERFECTION OF MODERN BALL.
SHORTENS DRIVE
[By Charles Ambrose)
The
in writes Arnold Josepha In the
Commencing the game one man arrears, writes the Pioneer Mail. Daily Express.
short the Club were kept on the Short singles were a feature of
According to recent golf news that the wonderful progress There are many points
to be defence by a pack of forwards the play and they were masters of from America, "Bobby"! Jones and of the game has advanced step by observed, and the-greater-majority-who-were-healing-smartly and the bowling throughout. By 4.55 Cyril Tolley have both given the step with the perfection of the of these are apparently well known. giving great opportunities to their p.m. they had equalled Allahabad's new all-slightly lighter and modern ball. Would Taylor con- It is in reference to one particular three-quarter line. Gammell, how-score, Sutclife then being 90 and larger than the "1,62" now in use sider it perfectly safe now to go point, however, where doubt is ex ever, turned out to aid the for- Hobbs 77, both not out.
Five-their blessing. They like it.^- back a step? Or would it be pressed.
wards and complete the side. minutes later Sutcliffe was run out The message went on blandly to anfer to leave well alone? The majority of our Soccer lawa are clear and quite easy to under- forward, but there was little doubt on 7 runs short of his century. Bay-writes Charles Ambrose in tree must be kept strong and
Naoomal joined Hobbs and play Morning Post-that in a game with healthy, or the fewers may fade. stand, but there are one or two that the Naval pack were much continued until the latter reached Janes he (Tolley) hit it.350yds.. It is often forgotten, in consider. which are not so readily correctly speadier and quicker on the ball his century which was marred by and later on had several drives of ing this ball question, that "large Interpreted.
than the Club. When a three-two chances. With the total at over 800yds. Jones thinks that, balls" and floaters" are not only quarter is brought down with the 228 for 1, stumps were drawn.
permissible in this country, but are actually on the market, and may be obtained in any professional's shop. That has been so all along. and the fact that manufacturers find it worth while to continuo turning them out at all shows that there is, at least, some small do- mand for them, although the de- mand must be very small indeed.
Facing Front.
In taking the throw-in, the player must stand outside the touch line, "facing the field of play." It is these few words, "facing the field of play," which are causing no end | of trouble in many quarters. Ons correspondent rightly deplores the fact that a free kick was given against him for taking a throw-in while looking down the touch lag. overything else being correct, `ac- cording to rule.
How often do we find players in this position?. I should say more | often than not the player who takes the throw-in looks toward the goal into which his side is playing.
This is no offence, for while "fac-, ing the field of play" is stated-is was never intended that it should be interpreted so literally that a player must stand as it were with both eyes parallel to the touch line and looking directly across it. This is evidently how a few construc the meaning of the words of the law, but so long as a player does not stand with his back to the field at playihen as far as this point is concerned, all is well.
Not Participants. Spectators at various kinds of sport frequently express dissent at the decision of the judge or referee, but it seldom happens that those partaking of the sport show their dissent.
| ball, it is the duty of his forwarda to dash up and form a loose scrum, and the sooner they are round bim and shoving their weight the greater the advantage they will hava gained. But, should they hold back the three-quarter in question is completely isolated and easily robbed of the ball and a good kick to touch is generally resultant The Navy forwards were far from perfect, but were much better than the Club.
Tight Serummaging.
When being taught Rugby foot- ball a forward is told to get down in the tight, scrums as quickly as possible, and also to break up as quickly as possible. One method of Increasing the speed of break- ing up is for the two wing for- wards in the back row to shout "Break!" when they see that the ball has either gone out the other side or come out on the fight side. The one objection to this rule would be the incessant babble throughout the game, but I am convinced that a few games under this system would cause quicker breaking up of the serums and a general Improvement at forward. It is very disconcerting for the attacking three-quarter line to be confronted by a pack of forwards as well as the usual defence. Gammell played well. In the loose, being the only Club forward to
It was a common source of combe up with the ball on, several oc plaint in Soccer football in the past casions, but I am still uncer that numerous incidents occurred tale as to whether he gives full
when shoving the during games, and that the refarea value was almost, chased about the field tight serums A wing forward must be prepared to break up, at by the players.
any moment, but this is lttle excuse for not using his weight. Every concentrated. ounce of strength helps the hooker to get the ball back to his half.
Noteworthy,
It has even been said that players have at times pulled at the referee's clothing in order to try to persuade him to listen to their complaints.
While many may wish to extend sympathy towards players on ex- treme occasions, there is. yet no
Plummer played a plucky game excuse for such action, which is greatly deplored by all in authority.for the losers, but did not receive The time has come when such ex-sufficient support from a lighter hibitions must cease.
Self-Control.
We are told that it is done in the heat of excitement. This to me
means little, for one of the greatest advantages to be derived from Soccer is that of self-control.
I often ask what would happen, to referees if they got excited. I am afraid such an excuse would be of little use, were it put forth in defence for a referee's error.
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pack of forwards. David, of the Navy, caught the eye on several occasions when with a burst of speed be, would cut through: and pass. Atkinson though not re- celving many opportunities acquitt ed himself well and was excellent in his touch-kicking.
Our Sports Diary.
LOCAL
Lawn Tennis-To-day-Ladies' Open Doubles Final. U.S.R.C.
Hockey-To-day-Hockey Club
V.
United Services, U.S.R.C. Ground, 5 p.m.; Y.M.C.A. v. Club de Recreto, King's Park, 5 p.m.
Rugby Football-Saturday- Rugby Club v. Services.
Football-To-day"AR Co. SWB. v. R.A.0.C., Sookumpoo, "B" Co, Argylla v. 31st Battery Chatham Road: RAM.C. v. Co. W.B., Happy Valley, Tomorrow"C" Co. Argyll v. 20th Battery R.A., Chatham Road,
Saturday-Senior Shleid-Bor derers V. Argylls; Kowloon, v. Police; Junior Shield-Border-"
Police; Argylle" v. Navy; Royal Artillery, St. Joseph's Third Division-Border-
rev-Royal Engineers;-South- Chini v. Fakten; Ewo v. Royal Air Force; BA:0,0. 7. 'R.A.8.0.'
erors
Christmas Day-Sunday Heroid Cup Scotland v. English (Char- Ity Match).
Boxing Day-Sunday Herald Cup--China v. Portugal (Charity Match).
New Year's Day-League v.. The Services (Charity Match).
Chess -To-morrow - Kowloon Chess Club Championship:
Racing Saturday-Thirteenth Extra Race Meeting.
December 21 Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Meeting,
February 15 Fanling Hant Club's Steeplechase Meeting.
January 18-Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase. Meeting,
1.
Cricket Saturday Division ---University V. Navy (L); Indian R.C. v. Craigengewer CC. (F.); Civil Service v. Argylla (F.); Division I-Palice Hong Kong C.C. (L.); RA.9.C. v. University (L.); Recreio y Civil Service (F.); CraigongowET
7. Indien R.C. (F.).
Sunday-University v.:H. T. M. “Barma's XI., Pokfulam, 8.30 aC. Fanling Hunt-Saturday Heet, Hunters' Arms, 8.15 p.m.
December 17-Hung Lin (Sha Tau Kok Road), 3.15 p.m.
December 20-Sheung Shul, Police Station, 2.15 p.m.
December 24-Fanling Station, 3.15 p.m.
December 28-Hunters Arms, 3.15 p.m.
December
p.m
81-Kennels, 3.15
Golf-Sunday-K.G.G. Cham- pionship Semi-Final; BHG.C. Championship Semi-Finals
and. G. M. Young Cap (First Round).'
Monday- Annual Meeting RH.K.G.C. Jardine, Matheson's Board Room, 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday-Third Round of way Cup (Ladies).
December 20-21 RHKG.C. Bogey Pool K.G.C. Captain's Cup.
Railm::
December 31-K.G.C. Junior Championship (First Round).
with the wind against the drive, the distance with the new ball, which measures 1.631n, in diame- ter and weighs 1.55cz, will be about five yards shorter than with the old ball. Which, in the case of Jones, who can drive as far as anybody, bar none, when he wants to, amounts to next to nothing at all. The least flicker of wind, one way or another, will make much more difference than that.
How often has any golfer who may read these notes met any other Hard Game Already.
who aver buys a "floater?" Рег Those who are so anxious for haps Bome ball manufacturer us to follow the American lend in would come forward with figures this country, and adopt their ball, | te show the proportion of are full of praise for the way it larger and lighter balls sold. "sits up through the green," and and I would wager that the Assure us that it is a "beautiful percentage would be almost in- ball to putt with"-both recom-] finitesimal. How is this to be ́ex- mendations obviously put forward plained? Here is a ball which is to induce us to accept and use the warmly, even vohemently, recom ball in the expectation that it will mended by certain leaders of golf. make the game not only pleasanter. It is obtainable everywhere now. but easier. For who is going to and yet none of tho said leaders bollave that any ball calculated to themselves over bays one! miske an already far too difficult game-for most of us-still more difficult, could at the same time possibly make it pleasanter?
But if the game is thus to be
Unvonvincing.
Can the 'real explanation be that these long drivera cannot afford, to give away five yards on their drive, even in exchange for the advan-
tages of playing with a ball which "sits up" so nicely through the green and is such a beautiful ba to putt with? It is all rather unconvincing.
made both pleasanter and easier, what becomes of the original battle-cry that golf is being spoilt by the modern ball making the game too easy? There must be a catch somewhere; and yet it is Im- possible to suppose that distin for not changing too hastily is the A further, if secondary, reason guished golfere, of spotless" In-
consideration that manufacturers tegrity, would either be caught or would have to "scrap machinery permit their names to be mixed up wholesale to meet the new require- In any way with a doubtful camments; and although no such con- paign.
New Handicap.*
alderation could be allowed to stand in the way of any real improve ment, nevertheless it is a matter of grave concern to yalued servants of the game.
We must only suppose, then, that there is some excellent reason which does not appear on the aur face for disturbing the placid con tentment of millions of golfera
A careful survey of all these who only wish to be allowed to pros and cons leaves only one more play in peace. Elderly gentle conclusion to be drawn, and that is men, and ladies, too, have certain that the lighter ball must be more "carriers" on every course which difficult to control in a wind. That can only be negotiated successful would not worry masters like ly with their very best drivers. "Bobby Jones to anything like the In order to "get over they cannot extent that it would trouble lesser afford to give away an inch, let folk. He would retain control álone Ave yards. Could they without difficulty, wherene they honestly be expected to welcome would be all at sea. It is obvious any reduction, however slight, in that in high wind a lighter ball their slender driving power?.
lallable to tower and be blown aside, when a heavier ball will hold its own.
These people are far too shy and retiring to speak up for them
selves, and unless somebody takes Welcome Change? up the endgels for them, they will It would be interesting to mak quietly let go of a ball they would Jones and Tolley whether they were very much prefer to keep, rather speaking for themselves and the than make a fuss. But it should effect of the new.bail on their owa not be forgotten that they form the game, or whether they really roots, the trunks, the branches, and thought the change would be bene leaves of the tree of golf. "Bobby" ficlal all round—especially for the
David and Knight scored the first two tries for the Navy and Crawford converted the formerts, effort. Chambers added to the score when he touched down under Prior to this season, law 13 the posts for Nicholson to convert. granted a player permission to in- W. F. Fears scored the Club's lone quire from a referee as to his detry late in the game when after Foucing Monday Fencing Jones and Tolley and a few others mass of golfers with handcaps of cision, but also stated that the a good passing movement he scored player must show no dissent in between the posts for Lee to add action or word.
the goal points Chambers In This has been abused so much increased the Navy's lead by scoring the past that we find, this season an unconverted try. A few the privilege to inquire has been finutes before time Lea landed a removed and that to approact and good penalty, goal to reduce the argue with the referee, to touch Club's arrears. him or ahow dissent, is ungentle manly conduct, for which a player must be cautioned, and if repeated he must be ordered off.
It is evidently the desire of the law-makers that players in Soccer must accept the referee's declafon without demar Men
No Sympathy During a recent match I found it necessary to stop the play and render some advice to a player, fot. his remarks concerning my work. On the field. Fortunately he took heed, for had be not done so 1, |would have been compelled to aut
more strictly O
Referees generally have little sympathy from the crowd on such
occasions, deavour must be mi
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off-side, direct from a throw-in. This was; naturally backed up by
section of the crowd, who con- cluded that the player was correc la his appeal, and that I was wrong In allowing play to proceed. Perhaps in the future the qucation of frivolous and incorrect appeal ing by players will be treated more definitely by the lawmakers,
KOWLOON TEAMS FOR SATURDAY,
Club Meeting, Yacht Club, 5.45 p.m.
Boxing-January 3 Tourna mont, City Hall, p.m.
Athletics--March. 16 and 18- Hong Kong v. Canton Univer
HOME.
Football Saturday English Cup--Second round
HOCKEY.
Y.M.CA. TEAM FOR TO-DAY
In their match against the Clob de Recreto at King's Park to-day at 6 pm., the YMCA will be re presented by UN
~P~Cope, G.-F. Rees, R. Dormort G. Mitchell, F. Allen; F. B: W. Smith Arrate, G. Kearns, PR Ashton, J. Smith, and, A R. Brown,
The following have been selected... to reps þát thẻ 165 Eleven verans Police as Kowloon Football Club Ground on Saturday, kick of at 4
LAWN TENNIS.
↑ LADIES DOUBLES FINAL TO-DAY
THE
are the rare and exquisite flowers -10, or over t which bloom on the tree-top: ño - Bábby Jones has a reputation less but no more, pre for thodesty and minding his own
Old Guttle Hall.
"business" which is almost prover- John Henry Taylor has said that bla, and it may well be that he golf would have developed to its fried the ball, found it adited him present enormous proportions, and well enough, and inld so with his as quickly as it has, whether the customary good nature. But, wise rubber-core had ever been favent as he is, he probably knows little ed or not. That is a big thing to or nothing of the agony of the say: The old guttle ball was a thronleellcer. There is many a terribly stony affair which flew confirmed allter, who scrapes along well enough when hit hard by a nomehow by "allowing for the Colossus Jfke Ted" Blackwell, but ifce he cannot care who might was painfully dusympathetic other-well be driven to given up the game wise. However, ever It Taylor is altogether if he had to play with right,
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CRICKET.
UNIVERSITY TEAMS FOR SATURDAY:
Univeralt match Baturday
ing will represent the
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M. Yahy Gesand
Loke (Captain), A. A. Aziz, B. Chen, H. Nomanabhor, Silva, R. Leung, D. Roy,
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ABUNDAY'S ELEVEN,
1st XI in a League The following will represent the the Royal Navy on University against Mr. H.T. M. Insta on the Home Barmog's XI on: Sunday, 14th inst Ground at 2 p.m. sharp
at 8,80 p.m., Bharp on Home DN Anderson (Captain) Al Ground grasado
Bundy AKAN ANE (Orytain); Skyrman, B, Baker, G Soul
D. Roy
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