THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8–1936
Sporting Page
"RED-LETTER DAY" TO-DAY IN ANNALS OF HONG KONG RUGBY
GOVERNOR'S CUP FOR
FEDERATION?
MANY LOOPHOLES IN ASSOCIATION TEAM
CHINESE ONE GAME AHEAD LOSS WILL MEAN REPLAY:
(By "Rover")
BECAUSE the Chinese Federation have never won the trophy and because to-day's encoun- ter will probably decide whether they do or do not înscribe their name on it, their Governor's Cup Second Round encounter against the Hong Kong Football Association at Caroline Hill will prob- ably draw a tremendous gathering and inciden- tally provide some thrilling soccer.
Although the Association team is fairly strong, it could have| been improved by the inclusion of Rodger in goal, Pile at left- back, and Bliss in the pivotal position Bliss has not really been given an opportunity of displaying his talent in a representative game for quite a time and it is up to those responsible for select- ing-the best possible team to forget their own little lot" and really settle down to their task.`
The Chinese have made an excellent job of their selection,
Some of Europe's fairest fancy skaters secured an advantage over their American competitors by working out considerably ear- lier at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for the coming Olympic tests there. Left to right are Sonja Henie of Norway, world cham- pion; Liselotte Landbeck of Austria and Maxie Herber of Germany.
and the mere fact that two Athletic players, Mak Shul-bon and TO-DAY'S TENNIS FINALS
Lai Kwok-chin, have been included in the side speaks volumes for their organisation and foresight.
NO SENIOR
LEAGUE SOCCER
CLASHES TO-DAY
But Interesting Card To-morrow
NAVY'S BIG TASK AGAINST EASTERN
صف
The Association team's strength is well distributed, although most of the danger is! likely to come from the left wing, where Talbot and Bick- ford, the Interport combination,
will probably penetrate once or
twice
Gosano is partnered by Rose, of
the Navy, but I very much doubt
whether the latter can adapt his play to suit his, winger..
North and Beltrao are a fine
pair of halves, but Bowers may
ADVERTISING THE BERLIN GAMES
Anstrália Show Us The Way
Berlin unique advertising
Games paign for the Olympic 1936 was carried out in Anstra-- lia For instance at the Mel- boarne Derby, the legend "Olym-
not be able to cope with Tao Kwai-pic Games Berlin 1936" appeared
shing and Fung King-cheong, the The only League games for this Federation's right wing partner- afternoon
the Second ship. in are Division and, with the exception
Lee Doubtful starter
of the game between the Royal Lee Wai-tong is a very doubtful Welch Fusiliers and the Radio starter for the centre-forward Sports club, the results of the berth, but this is the one game games will have no bearing on where his steadying influence is the Championship.
likely to have a big effect on the No less than five First Division Chinese, and his absence will pro- games are being played to-mor-bably spell disaster, probably their
most interesting row, the
of second within a fortnight. which should be those between Mr. H. F. Seration will referee the Police, and the Athletic, 2nd and the teams are:- the retum encounter between the
HFFA-Rowlands (Fusiliers);: Rifes and South China “E.”. Swain (East Lanes) and Wolverson
The Police are, in a strong posi-(Navy) (Captain);
Beltrão (Recreio)
North (Police), and Bowers
tion for the runners-up honours (Navy); B. Gosano (Recreio), Base Fu (Navy), D. Leonard (St. Joseph's), Moss and Brooks will find Kar-ying a great obstacle, while Talbot Lai Kwok Chui, in front of him. (Club).
in huge letters in the sky.
This impressive advertisement was not carried out by the so- called "sky-writers," but formed by solid letters connected to one another and held together in the sky by means of kites ----Trans- Ocean Service.
MISS HANCOCK
BEATS CHAMPION
IN STRAIGHT SETS
Sensation Provided. At U.S.R.C.
COLONY LADIES'
OPEN DOUBLES
AT THE U.S.R.C.
Club Championship. Also To Be Decided
EXCITING MATCHES EXPECTED
Weather permitting, some very good tennis should be witnessed
INTERNATIONAL
TOURNAMENT
ENGLAND, IRELAND AND SCOTLAND AND WALES
WELL-BALANCED TEAMS
TO-DAY
(By "Referee")
is a "Red-Letter' day in the annals of K Rugby in the Colony, as the first round of the first local International series to be held in Hong Kong, between England and Ireland, and Wales and Scotland and the Dominions, takes place on the Navy ground, Causeway Bay, com- mencing at 3 and 4.15 p.m., respectively.
The teams are fairly well matched, although the Scotland and the Dominions team have a fine threequarter line, backed up by a fine pair of halves in Hutchison and Bonnar, while England's back division is also likely to be very much in the limelight.
The curious part of the four teams is that the packs are very good, so much so, in fact, that each in turn could be taken for a representative Colony eight, England, however, have the best combination with Harrison, Chambers hooking and Mne. Light, as the front row, Paddicombe and Robinson in the second row, and L/Cpl Harrison, Winter and Peers in the back row:
Scotland and the Dominions] will probably find that their pack, although fairly good, will not be able to withstand the assault of the other combina- tions.
Ireland's Fast Backs
Ireland also have a Sne back division with Kirkwood, Gallagher, Fraser and Hyres, a
very fast quartette, while Archer and Knox
should combine well at the base of
the surum.
The Irish pack is a formidable
Linealu
on the United Services Recreation one, including such Triangular
Tournament players Club courts this afternoon, when (Army). Gillespie (Army), Cal- L Goldman, ho'der, meets Major nan (Army), McElney (Club). R. L. Withington in the Final of McGagan the U.SRC. Singles champion (Navy)! ship.
(Club) and Cooper
The Teams
Following this, probably the best sport of the afternoon will
The selected teams are:- be provided when Mrs. J. F. F.
England L. G. Robertson; Lt Kayll and Mrs. W. E. E. Dowling Withers (Army), P. C. Frost (Clab). (USB.C.) meet Mrs. N. Wilson St Lient. Benson (Navy), A. B and Miss P. Hancock (USB-C) in the Final of the Colony Ladies'
INTERNATIONAL AERIAL FLIGHT TO RERLIN
To Commemorate The Olympic Games
Berlin
The Olympic Organisation Committee has instructed the German Aero Club to organise an International flight to Berlin, in connection with the Berlin Olym- piad. The meeting of those taking part has been zwanged for July 30-Tram-Ocean Ser- vice.
CORRESPONDENCE
UNOMEE'S CLUB SIDE UNDER
A BARRAGE”
Pennell Misplaced As Left Wing
RICHALMANN AND WISHART RECEIVE NO MENTION
Rose (Navy); A. B. Lozham (Navy), Tent Hamilton (Amy); Lt. Hari son (Army), G. S. Chambers (Club). Open Docbles Championship. Marine Light (Navy), Sig. Puddi- combe (Navy), La. Robinson (Navy), Although the former pair are Cpl. Harrison (Army). L. Winter favourites for the event, Mrs Navy), W. E. Peers (Club). Wilson and Miss Hancock
are Eeserves:-G. S. Wilson (Club), I. more than likely to extend them. J. A. Feilden (Club), A. B. Bur-
{TOWES (Navy). A B Mrs. Wilson is one of the few (Navy). Bickford BUT MRS. WILSON FAVOURED
[To The Editor, "China Mail"} players who use their heads, and Scotland and Dominions---Lt with Miss Hancock maintaining man (Navy); E. E. McGilchrist
Sir, I noticed with considerable her brilliant form, there is every (Club), Lt. St. Clair Ford (Navy) interest the article which appear- Stoker Warren (Navy), Scb. Lieut. Miss Rosamund Hancock enter-possibility of an upset.
Wright (Navy); J. Hutchison (Club)ed in yesterday's issue of the Wing-chiu (South China) and Leeed the Final of the Colony La-
J. La Bonner (Cinb); M. S. Cumming China Mail sports page under the Kwok-wa! (South China); Iso Kwai-
J. S. Dummett (Club), S. E heading "Best HK Football Cinb xhing (South China), Fang King-dies' Singles Lawn Tennis Cham-
Gated
Sex Bell (Navy), B. Cam Team Over Period of 25 T
(Fusiliers)
and
Chinese Federation: Wong Wing
is also playing well Johnson is (South China); Lee Tin-sang. (South now displaying brilliant form and China) and Mak Sui-hon (Athletic); much well depend on him.
Rifles Should Win
Lai Kwok-chiu (Athletic), Leung!
TO WIN TITLE
(By "REFEREE")
Holder Should Win
Woodman
Ep
(Cheb), M W. Scott (Club), In the Men's Singles Goldman In their last meeting the Rifles cheong (South China), Lee Wai-tong pionship for the second time in were somewhat unlucky not to (South China). Check Sbek-kam her exreer when she sensational should win, although he will be mell (Club), A. D. Coppin (Club), L. and, while agreeing with "Uno-
extended by Withington, win against South China and in (South China "B) and Chang Kwaily beat Mrs. J. F. F. Kayll, the fully
hölder, by 7-5, 6-4 after their clash to-morrow will probing (South China).
an in-who did remarkably well to elim spired display ai the USRC inate Capt. J. D. Mine in
Semi-Final Round.. ́ ́ yesterday.
Goldman's
ably be the first team to lower the Chinese colours. Pan Ka- ping is a doubtful starter, Leung In Chan and Lee Kim are both on the injured list, and Lee Shek- yau, their left-winger has left for Shanghai
¡Continued on Page 51
ROVER'S
In the other semi-final- Mrs. N.
Chapman (Navy).
mee” that several of his selections| Reserves:-F. C. B. Black (Club), would be hard to beat by present Bev. Mackenzie Dow (Club), Comdr-day players, I disagree on certain Orr Ewing (Navy),
Ireland. L/Opl Wall (Army) other selections. overwhelming vic Surg Lt. Kirkwood (Navy), B. ♫
Gallagher (Club),
FORECAST Wilson, the former Scottish girl tory over Sullivan by 6-2, 6-1 (Navy), D. A Hynes (Club); C. S. Rodger is undoubtedly a brilliant
The following is the forecast for M the week-end fixtures, giving the favoured team in capital letters:--
TO-DAY
champion, easily best Mrs. W. E B. Dowling, winning by 6-1, 6-1 (Continued on Page 51
Governor's Cup (Second Round) | TWO BRAWN CUP
ENORMOUS ENTRIES CHINESE
FOR OLYMPIAD ·
Three Times Number Of Los Angeles
Berlin.
Entries for the Olympiad are
so far in advance cí expectations that the organising Committee' has
FDATION Football Assoc.
-
(Caroline Hill, 3.30 p.m.)- SECOND DIVISION.
FUSILIERS
Eecreio
Kowloon
Radio
(Sockumpoo, 2.45 pm.).
▼ATHLETIC
(Caroline Hill, 2.45 p.m.).
▼ CLUB N (Kowloon, 2.45 past.).. INEERS ▼ University
(Military, E. V. 4.15 p.m.)-
TO-MORROW
a considerably greater number of POLICE
FIEST DIVISION
TAthletic
(Kowloon 4.15 p.m.).
competitors to cope with than wasS CHINA AY Lyseman (R. A.) originally anticipated.
(Caroline HIL, 4.15 pm.).
"At the moment there are: 3200-21, COMEDYCYNA COMUN entries from 21 comtries, with the notifications from 28 addition-
one still pending.
(Casnewxy - Bay, -6.15 pm.).. Stonecutters. S
(PA) • EAST LANCS
tham Road, 4152pm;)" SECUND DIVISIONEN
ST EASTERN (Causeway Bay, 615 pm.).
Bout (Sookampos,
MATCHES
Queen of Yi Spero Sientace.
By winning points in all speed skating distances 4- to 880 yards, in the Middle-Atlantic championships, Kit Klein, the fleet Buffalo, New York, girl. won her place on the United States Olympic winter sports team. She gives promise of pat- ting up a strong fight for points against her foreign opponents.
FIRE BRIGADE
SUSTAIN THEIR
FIRST DEFEAT C.R.C. Triumph By 6 To 3 Margin
KOWLOON TONG CLUB RECORD FIRST WIN
The Fire Brigade Recreation Club sustained their first defeat. in the Mixed Doubles Badminton League last night when they lost to Chinese Recreation Club by 6 Bets to 3 at the Central Police. Station.
The Kowloon Tong Club record- ed their first win by beating the Sailors and Soldiers' Home by 6 sets to 3 at Wanchai
St. Andrew's Club were out- played by St. John's Club, who. won by 7 sets to 2 at St. John's Church Hall
Detailed results of the three games were as follows:—
Saints Lose To St. John's At St. John's Church Hall last night, the St. John's Club beat the St. Andrew's Club by 7 sets to 23-- F. H. Kwok and Mix M. Smith (St. John's). best E. F. Fincher and Kiss
M. Cha..
best
. H. Wong and Miss Bliss
21-12
21--18 (Continued on Page 91
PRESS CRICKET TEAM
To Play Against. Royal Navy
First of all, though George Lient Fraser
The following have been chosen came as a surprise as it was an-Archer (Chiba), Lt. Knox
(Navy): [goalkeeper and the best in the to represent the Hong Kong Press ticipated that the latter would Lient. Lincoln (Army), Bamm. Gib- Colony to-day, he camet compare in a friendly cricket maten sgainst
extend the holder to three sets" bing" (Army), Capt. Gillespie (Army),
Spr. Gallinan (Army), J. H Mens-with the performances given by the Royal Navy first eleven on
The Men's Singles will compey (Club), F. F. McGagan (Cish), his brother Jack Rogers, when the Sunday, February 16, at King's mence at 330 p.m. and will be fol B. D. G. Barlow (Club), Lt. Cooper latter played in goal before leav- Fark commencing 21 150 p.m.: lowed immediately afterwards by (Navy),(2
ling for an outáeld position. the Ladies' Doubles.........
The Right Back
COLONY BILLIARDS
B. C. Fincher (Daily Press) |(Capt.); F. D. Pereirs (5. C. M. Post), G. C. Barnett. (China Mast),
Reserves: B. Hynes (Club), G [Crick (Cinb).
Wales Fus. Preece (Army); I Cpl. Jones (Army), A. N. Other, R. Then again I disagree that A I. Lee (Daily Press), X. el H. Griffiths (Club), R. Edwärds
Dr Hamilton was the ideal right-back Arculli (E.-Z. Telegraph), A. M (Club), Floyd (Army) alder and in my opinion, (and played Omar (S. C. M. Post), JR. Laiks (Club), E. P. Humphreys (Clab), soccer in the Colony at that time CS C. M. Post), NA E. Mackay Fax Morgan (Away), A. B. Evamland against the Club) "Jock (Daily Press), FL Areulli Two games in the Brawn Cap Lewis Beats Lee By), Yu Cheney (Army), Gst McCubbin, who is mentioned in Chian Mou), C. Angus (Daily
Wright (Army), L/Opl |(Army),
D.G.S. Should Beat
C.B.A.
competition are down for decision
this afternoon, one of them being
the postponed first round fixture
CHAMPIONSHIP
52 Points
Three fixtures in the Junior
[between the Hong Kong Ladies Billiards Championship were
Bebb
THE FANLING HUNT
The Master of the Fánl
∙us that
omning
LOCAL RUGBY SEVENS
yesterday's article, was a far bet. Press) and S. MacNider (Daily ter defender and very rarely put Press). z wrong foot forward. The latter is still the finest civilian back. I have ever seen in the Colony, 1} agree that "Dye” Black was and [still is the best left-back and that Jackie Pote-Hurt and Stewart are organising a Seven-e-Side the right-half and pivotal Rugby Tournament in aid of Charity Le Naval, Military and Civilian Charities)=== "The "prel-
The Hong Kong Football Club
and the Central British School,
This will take place at Happy played off last night, when at the Club Lusitano A. A. Lewis defeat- Valley, bully-off at 3 pm and, theagh the Hong Kong Ladies are ed R. E. Lee by 300 points to 248 Hants in
Mai Chun-jeo beat F. R. Zin Meetings on Sunday expected to wing the schoolgizis may be depended upon to put up mern by 200 points to 208 at the 11. o'clock are inconvenient a good game,"especially as they Civil Service Cricket Club, while number of people wishing have a yey fast combination Lam Ka-chuen - lost to Sydney hunt, he has altered the time of for the left-half position and sin- the evening of Wednesday Mares
on "the Chan at the Club de Bacnelo by the Sunday → meets to 3 o'clo Sean Giris" | 257:points" to 300,
In the other [C.BA: ground, the
the cham~|| the highest brank, x=41;
School, favourit
should beat CBA.
chalked up by Mat Chiza-jea
However, I have another choker ulnary round will be played on
ceracy ziggest that Manning Hall 6 and the last eight terms - will ton at his best had little oE NO DÍKY OL on Batiday. will equal for that berth.
Al the matches will be played “on- Continued on Page 9) the Cinks ground
See This means that both the Wo
nesday and Sunday - Heels now be at 2 o'cloc