THE CHINAER MAISHUNDAY, DECI
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NAVY'S BRILLIANT WIN IN TRIANGULAR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
NAVY DEFEAT CLUB
IN RUGBY GAME
HOCKEY PLAYERS SHOW VERSATILITY
C.HYNES AND LT. LANE INJURED TWO
men were injured, C. Hynes of the Club and Lieut. Lane, of the Navy, though neither seriously, in the friendly rugby match between the Navy and the, Club at Happy Valley yester- day afternoon, which the former won by a goal (5 points) to a try (3 points).
HOLLAND-MARTIN
OUTSTANDING
ARMY FORWARDS FAIL TO SNAP UP OPENINGS SAILORS MAGNIFICENT DEFENCE
(By "Sticks")
DISPLAYING an all round superiority, the Royal Navy yesterday caused a sensation
Lal Singh Jeft, played a fine game against the Navy resterday in the Triangular Hockey Tournament when they defeated the Army by 3 goals to 2 in
match. Alaf Din, centre. the brilliant Army left-half, was unable to play due to illness. Dalla Slagh, right, was clearly off-form at right-half. x position in which he very rarely plays.
Many of the Navy players had just come from the Triangu- LAST NIGHT'S BADMINTON
lar Hockey Tournament and the effect of this was shown clearly
in their game reducing their speed appreciably.
Although the Navy did not succeed in scoring until well TAIKOO BEATEN
into the second-half. they soon proved themselves the better team, being superior at forward, where Light and Wyman were .prominent.
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ENGLAND WIN FAST AND
CLEAN GAME
Germans Play Good Football
VISITORS PLEASED WITH ENGLISH CROWD
**CHINA MAİL“ SPECIAL
.
Berlin, Today.
Holland-Martin was also conspicuous, being particularly quick breaking from the tight
Scrums.
Fraser Shines
Fraser, the Navy's right-centre-
threequarter was also very fast. He tackled and passed very well, and was well supported on the right by St. Clair-Ford
BY PORTUGUESE
AT KING'S PARK
Player Left Behind.
At Quarry Bay
KOWLOON TONG LOSE AT HOME
Exciting games. in the Men's Doubles Badminton. League were
The Club forwards were not witnessed last night, when the seen to advantage yesterday, wild Club de Recreio "B" team over- passes being far too frequent. The whelmed the Taikoo Recreation halves, however, Fielden and Club by nine sets to nil at King's Scott, and D. Hynes, the left-wing-|Park, and the Kowloon Tong Clubị threequarter, played good games, lost to the Fire Brigade Recrea- the latter being responsible for tion Club; at home by 3 sets to 6. A hard-fought game which, some very spirited tacking.
Taikoo had the misfortune of however, was fair and friendly. Walkden, who deputised at full-being short of one player, T. and played in the best sporting back, was inclined to be slow in Stainton, who, through a misun- traditions, ended with England reaching the ball, although he derstanding, was left behind at winning the international match invariably fomd. touch with Quarry Bay, while the rest of the against Germany by three goals powerful kicks.
to nil The match aroused: great interest. all the tickets: for the Tottenham Hotspurs' ground, accommodating 70,000
Robertson Scores
There was very little to choose people. being completely sold between the two teams during the ledge.
out.
Lt. Comdr. Besome, RN, above. played a very fine game for the Navy yesterday against the Amy at left-back, frustrating many of the Army right-wing movements
BADMINTON LEAGUE
Two Men's Doubles Matches To-night
TENNIS PLAYERS DELAYED
a fast and very exciting Triangular Hockey Tournament match on the former's ground at King's Park.
The Army were without the services of Alaf Din at left- half, owing to illness, but Yeomans, who deputised, did just as Khuda well in his place and spoiled magnificently throughout.
BUT WILL PLAY IN Bux, the Army rightwing, was unfortunately unable to get to
DOUBLES
the ground in time and L. Robinson, of the East Lancs, played in his stead. Menzel And Hecht
The Navy fielded an exceptionally good team and it was not wholly because of the Army being weak that they won. Their forwards were much superior to the Army attack and they made full use of the opportunities which came their way, quick shoot- Terukani Maru di not arrive in ing and clever dribbling being the outstanding features of their. port as expected this morning and
Owing to the fact that the SS
Wonderful Goalkeeping
RADIO IN VERY-·
SCRAPPY CLASH
Friendly Hockey At
King's Park
GUEST AND HASSAN IN LIMELIGHT
A very scrappy hockey game was witnessed at King's Park yes. terday, when the Radio Sports Club beat the Hong Kong Hockey Club by an only goal scored in the A word of praise must go to closing minutes of the game by Garwood, the Navy custodian, S. Chowdhurysty who gave one of the finest ex
The Radio were which the bet- hibitions of goalkeeping I have ter team all round and dominated itnessed in the Colony for many play for almost threequarters of a long day. The manner in which the game, the Club forwards mak- he dealt with two, successive ing spasmodie breakawaya, from point-blank efforts by Dawson, which they nearly scored on sev- the Army inside-right, will lonxeral occasions.
will not berth till 3 o'clock this game. afternoon, it is extremely doubtful
Probably the most impressive CLUB BEATEN BY whether Hong Kong tennis fans player on view was Lt. Holland- will have the opportunity of seeing Martin, playing in the pivotal Roderick Menzel and Ladislaus position for the Navy.
Spoil- Hecht, the Czechoslovakian tennis ing magnificently and distribut stars, in any singles matches this ing the ball in an equally bril afternoon. though it is hoped that Eant manner, he had Senior and they may be persuaded to appear the Army inside forwards well in doubles matches against the in hand and could do nothing Enmajahn cousins and Ho Ka-lauwrong. He received wonderful and W. C. Hung-
support from his wing-halves, We were informed by Mr. D. S. Ross and McCoy, who perform Green, Hon. Secretary of the Lawned reoman service, rendering Tennis Associations, that he had both the Army wingers. Robin- sent a wireless message to the son and Lal Singh almost help Terukani Maru, asking whether less. Menzel and Hecht would be agree- players proceeded to the Club de
able to coming off immediately Recreio A member of the Club
the boat berths and proceed to de Recreio, however, substituted
the Hong Kong Cricket Club where for him and partnered H. Bout-
The Men's Doubles. Badminton the matches will be played:
Up to the time of going to press The detailed results of the League will be continued to-night and first half. From a scrum,
when two matches will be decid- no reply has been received from the visitors but it is hoped that Light rain fell during the fore/after a good bout of passing on games are as follows:- noon, making the ground very soft the part of the Club forwards,
St. Andrew's "B" are expected the games will start at 3.30 p.m. At Kowloon Tong last night the but the weather cleared at midday Robertson went over for an uncon-
Fire Brigade Recreation Club to give St. Andrew's “A” a close and half an hour before the begin-verted try. ning of play the sun came out.
In the second half the Navy at-beat the Kowloon Tong Club by game, and the Fire Brigade should not be extended when they enter The Union Jack and the Swastacked with greater vigour, and 6 sets to 3:4 tika at each end of the field respec-despite the loss of Leme, succeed- tively were flying at half-mast as ed in obtaining a try through St.
St. Andrew's “E”—C. Angus and a mark of respect for the deceased Clair-Ford, which was converted by Thomas Hynes was forced to
M. Weill; A. S. Bliss and S. A Broad. Princess Victoria.
15-21 bridge; Dr. H. Matthews and 2 abandon the game after receiving
bent W. Stoker and Greenwood 21- 5 Brooks. an injury shortly before fime.
P. C. Leung and J. M. Pong (Bow- St. Andrew's “ATS—A EQ. Guest Club: Wallden; Archer, Edwards,
joon)*****
and FA. Broadbridge, E. F. Fincher Robertson and D. Hynes; Fielden and lost to Shute and Anderson making constant attacks, especially Scott; Barlow, Hypes, Forsyth, Garost to Smith and Fisher... 8-21 Wong."
5-21 and E. Kew; F. V. Wong and 2. H. from the right wing, the ball be
Melliney Pani, Danett and beat Stoker and Greenwood 21-17 Sailors and Soldiers' Home:--Yang ing mostly in the German half Seker.
Nary:-Thomas; Lt. Lane, Lt. St. Chan and B. K Wong (Kowloon): Chan and W. Sprague, LC Gibbons The German backs, however, 'put
8-21 and Edwards; D-Weslen and J. Wini- 18-21 field. up a brilliant defence, with the Clair Ford, Lt. Fraser and Pay-1, lost to Shute and Anderson ..
Biggie; L Miers and Lt. Knox, ost to Smith and Fisher
21-11 Fire Brigade-EL Site and J. result that it was not until two Holland-Martin, Lt. Kennedy, beat Stoker and Greenwood
L Anderson; W. N. Smith and A. 1. minutes before half time that Com. Sow, King Light, Paddle Recreio Clean Sweep
At King's Park last night the Fisher, J. W. Fowles and E Green- The draw for the second round der and his openings were a de-loccasions. England scored the first goal, comb, Lt. Winter and Wyman. when the centre-forward, Camsell
Recreio "B" beat the Taikoo wood, Recreation Club by 9 sets to nil: (Middlesborough), slipped, between
ALEXavier · and E Barros the German backs, Muenzenberg
(Recreio "B") d and Haringer, and netted with a perfect left-footed shot.
ENGLAND SCORES The English team took the offensive right from the beginning.
GOAL DISALLOWED The second half opened with a counter-attack by the Germans, who seemed to have gained more spirit after the interval and, amid the plaudits of the German block of spectators, as well as the large
TOČ
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HAMPSHIRE RUGBY TRIUMPH
Middlesex Win Over Sussex
London, To-day.
Fire Brigade Win
ed
S. A. Gray and G. A. White (Kow. tain the Sallers and Soldiers'
Home 100)--
Anderson
to E L. FL. State and J. L lost to N. Smith and A. I
Fisher
beat C. Summers and A-W.
Norrie
12-21
Texms:-
ARMY NAVY
27-14
CLASH
(beat J. Dovey and R. Gatmell 21-4 bext Routledge and A. X
B
Other
N. Beltrao and B. Goseno (Recreio
21-9
21-19
Cricket Teams For Saturday
The first division league cricket match between the Army and the 21-18 Beste Navy will be played on the latters' ground at King's Park next Satur 21-7 day, commencing at 2 pm. 21-0
THE F. A. CUP
Draw For Second
Round
-London, Yesterday.
live in the memories of those who The Radio "were best served by were privileged to witness yester-ja very fine defence in which Guest, day's game
at right-back, and M. H. Hassan
The Navy backs were much in the pivotal position, "shone. better than their opposing num-Souza and Kitchell were also. bers, Quantzill and Boissier, who the limelight on occasions were inclined to over-hit, while good spoiling. the latter's poor marking in the opening half was responsible for the Navy's first two zoals.
Two Good Forwards Gurbachan Singh was an idea! leader and his tricky, stickwork often had his opponents guessing, Chowdhury was the equal of his The Navy forwards were very leader in clever stuckwork, but was good and worked together 3x3 much too selfish, and, should have body. Miers made an ideal lea-lrid himself of the ball on several
Ideal Leader
of the FA Cup, to be played on light to watch, while Wraith and
Potter was of form in the Club December 14, took place to-day Burch were excellent on his right defence, but he was well-covered
and resulted as follows:
Workington v. Kidderminster Stalybridge Celtic v. Darlington.
body and left flanks het
by Sommer, who performed yeo. Burch's stickwork, was excellent man service. Estes was the pick throughout and together with or a poor intermediate line and Miers be formed the most formid-worked very hard, more offen than able partnership on display. Lane, not putting a spoke in the wheel Romford or Folkestone v. Orient or on the right wing, displayed for the Radio right-wing partner- Aldershot
Notts County v. Torquay. Chester v. Bending
Halifax v. Hartlepools.
Crewe v. Gillingham
Southend v. Burton, Chesterfield v. Walsall.
Oklem v. Northampton er Bristol
Bovers
Dartford 7. Gainsborough Trinity.
Rotherham T. Watford,
fine burst of speed, but he did ship of Chowdhury - and Surgin not have as much to do as usual, Singh.
while Poe played as good a game
Fowler's Mists
on the left wing as Lal Singh, the woop and Tetley were the pick brilliant Away winner.
too much fancy -
William gave a atering display of the forwards, Fowler indul Southall v. Newport, Isle of Wigh wat even so he was out" of place against a clever defes
in the pivot position for the Army
beat Summers and Nourie beat Dovey and Gatmell ... Two Rugby Union County Chambeat Eoutledge and A. N.
Other number of English onlookers, the pinship games were decided yes PI Remedios and^: A. German forwards gave the English|terday, Hampshire beating the
"B") (Becreio defence several anxious moments-Eastern Counties by 8 points to 5 beat Summers and Norzie The right-wing Lehner, in fact at Ilford, while Middlesex best best Dovey, and Gatmell
the following are the teaZER:( Margate T. Crystal Palace. netted, but was judged off-side. Sussex at Isleworth by 25 points best H. Routledge and A. N.
Army: Majoy #91⁄2 1. Bonaria, Capt. Scarborough Brighton or Cheld in the second- Other
21-13 13. Which, dig, D. W. Parse, 12 tenham
Lable to cos Good work by the German half to 13.
League Table To Date JR. C Clezz H, L JR Johnson, -- Waldmi
berne passing tac My Games Lt. E. 3. Dawson, Lt. "J. F. Wiliams, mouth v. Barrow.
and forw PW LF APts Le C. C. Gazthate, C. S. M. Elin, Tremmere úr Coventry or Sera-
30-23:46 Cpl Ballard, and Fa. King oorpa
backs followed, which, however, The Combined, Royal ----Militarý was not made the most of by the Academy and Boyal Marine Col- forwards. A fine pass by the lege beat the Army fifteen by English outside-left. Bastin (Ar-points to all at Camberley senal) to the centre was headed inter. by Camsell to place England two
(Continued on Page 5.)
K.C.C. CHILDREN'S SPORTS
The annual Children's Sporta at the Fourloom Cricket Club wil be
held as usual signin öz J: 1988, and it will be interes note that this time the event be confined to children children invited by Club Chih-subscribers and
to the Sports Fa
are requested to before Monday, Dec
EIGHT WICKETS FOR 3 RUNS
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FOUR ON BI
WILBURED LIST
Navy L. Branwell, Lt. Bertiey, Surg. It Kirkwood, Lt. Por, I Hosting. La Nix. E. B. A Day, Engr. Conde Davis, Tel Tufnell, De taith and Láz "Bocianan" Datop.
SCHOOL TEAM- BEATEN
Friendly Cricke
Veteran Jockey Wins
Race But Dies At Post
died
Carey and Wood were
There was no terval, Chowdatzy set the gate
and M de Sour