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THE TROOPING SEASON
Naval Reliefs By The Lancashire
MILITARY UNITS ALSO DUE
The troopship Lancashire, which left Southampton on Sep- tember 10. is due to arrive here of October 13, with the following
for the Naval reliefs Station:-
SHANGHAI SOCCER LEAGUE TO BE REORGANISED
China
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For "Lowestoft"--Commander S. Boucher (vice Captain A. R. M Bridge). Commissioned. Engineer
C. W. Treweeks vive Bayland).
For "Tamar:-Captain Carless,
R. M. (vice Captain Cafyn). Lien-
ner.
Lieutenant-Commander E. L. Woodhall (vice Lt.-Cdr. Lane).
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Full Details Of New Scheme
40 TEAMS COMPLETING
THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1936
CHUA BOON LAY
ENJOYED HIS
EXPERIENCES Malayan Soccer Star Interviewed
MEETS ALEX JAMES, BASTIN AND DIXIE DEAN
London, September & Boon Lay, the Singapore soccer star and member of the Chinese Olympic Football Party, has thoroughly enjoyed his trip. Al- though he did not play in the match against Britain at the Ber- lin Olympiad. Boon Lay has been
INTERPORT BOWLS
Hyde-Lay Plays Well
ALVES FAILS ON LAST
HEAD
INTERPORT CRICKET ARRANGFMENTS
Match Will Probably Start On October 6
DIFFICULTIES AHEAD OF S.C.C. SELECTION COMMITTEE
and
Shanghai, September 11. October 6, 7, and S-a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdaybave been set aside tentatively for the between Interpart cricket match Shanghai and Hong Kong, it was learned yesterday. Weather Shanghai, September 11. time permitting Hong Kong will Shanghai beat Hong Kong in the false play against the Shanghai Shanghai. September 11.-selected for most of the games first Interport lawn bowls match Recreation Club, and the Rest of tenant-Commander W. H. Graves. An important resolution to re-jagainst the leading sides in Con-esterday afternoon, by 18 shots to Shanghai. The Hong Kong team Since the announcement of the green. The Shanghai four"Tere... Lieutenant-Commander E. C. Tur-organize the Shanghai Football, tinental cities which the party15. on the Police Lawn Bowls Club will arrive on Sunday, October 4.
Association's league for the has visited since the Games.
C. W. Glover (skip), T. G. Main Interport Selection Committee that "The standard of play of the coming season, was passed yes-j terday at
the annual general sides we have met has been high. (No. 3). C. Richards (No. 2) and six had been selected-A. J. Bar- F. Medina (lead), Hong Kong son. R. Booth, M.. J. Direcha, J. For "Duches Lieutenant meeting of this body held at the and I have learned a lot," said Commander W. Curtis (vice Rus Cathedral School at 5.15 p.m. Boon Lay when I met him in the/were represented by-A. Hyde-Lay (B. H. Leckie, H. V. Parker, and L (skip), A. Alves (No. 3), J.F. Stokes-no further names have sell). Sub-Lieutenant J. Hooker It was also reaved to appoint hotel where the side were staying F. McGowan (No. 2) and A. E. been added. Both teams meeting (rice Webb).
a sub-committee consisting of while in London, writes a cor- Coates (Lead). Although the on Saturday have men worthy of For Decoy":-Lieutenant J. F-five members to consider the respondent to the Straits Times.
match developed into a very close consideration. There is G. Chat- Cochrane. Lieutenant J. Tenry drafting of new laws and regu- He looks upon the trip as
Gunner R. L. Jackson (vice lations.
Both proposals met glorious anale to his soccer career, and exciting tussle in the closing terton for one, who has been bat- with unanimous approval and it which dates, so far as senior foot-stages, it was by no means a great ting well recently. For "Medway":-Lieutenant Wis the opinion of most followers ball is concerned, from 1927 game, being practically a duel be- P. T. Taylor-Gill, and A. T. Bridge Donald (vice Canning). Lieuten of the game that this is a step am 31 years old." said Boon Lay."tween the opposing No. 3's and are some of the younger players. ant-Commander W. Hail <vice in the right direction for the and I think one more season after Skips. T. G. Hain of the Recs. While Bridge is almost a certainty Shanghai's No. 3 was mainly re- as wicket-keeper, Blix and Taylor Carline). Lieutenant B. Smith. betterment of soccer in Shang-I return to Singapore will see me
sponsible for Shanghai's win. Gill have only cre big asset. That Warrant Electrician E. Smith hai.
through." (vice Nunn). Lieutenant Massey-
ever, already has bowlers in Boon Lay had nothing but After the first few ends he played is their bowling. Shanghai, how-
great bowls. Dawson (vice Peers).
In proposing the adoption of praise for the accommodation pro-
For the winners, T. G. Main, of the six selected. For "Berwick":-Midshipmen:
Shanghai's No. 3, was easily the Taylor-Gif's Claims
If P. Madar is not included -H. Falkner, J. Haly, W. Naiz- the new formation of the League,vided at the Olympic Village at
the Chairman, Mr. R. Grimshaw, Berlin. and also for the arrange-outstanding man, it was his fine price, A. Tyers.
For "Defender":-Lieutenant-D. pointed out that it would be more ments made by the German peo-
half, that saved Shanghai many as a slow spin bowler. But his Gardiner. Lieutenant Stewart on the line adopted by the Eng-ple for visiting nations. "Every bowling, especially in the second Taylor-Gill might come in useful
lish Football Association. Al-body." he said "was most kind."
shots Glover, although not start-prospects of selection must be in- Menteth (1) Gunner (T) G. Po-though the former constitution of Critical Last Period ing too well, pulled of some befluenced on his performance in well vice Joses).
Blix has an easy action the League had served its purpose į
autiful shots in the concluding Hankow. Lay stages of the match, and these two and sends down a fast ball but be for is rather a weak bat. and his were practically won the match
the Shanghai.
bowling's not a strong enough
son Melving,
Dalison).
B. Mellor.
. For
For
lows:
Change Required
2
to The last 10
20
Chats With Bastin
MOTOR-CAR LEFT UNATTENDED
Private Driver
Cautioned
R. S. Blix. A.
five
and the
For Dainty:Lieutenant satisfactorily for the past tea Against England, Boon Johnson. Lieutenant T. Taylor.
years, it was now thought ex-said the Chinese players For Moth":-Lieutenant-Com: pedient that a change should be lacking in experience and mander D. Lampen (vict Li-Cdr made. Several suggestions, which periods of play-45 minutes each For the losers, Hyde-Lay skip-asset to merit his selection on that
had been submitted in writing. way-were very trying after the ped a good game and was perhaps alone.
E. H. Arstice, J. C. Lucas, F. For "Diana":-Lieutenant-Com- were analysed by the Chairman 30 minutes periods of China and a little unfortunate in losing. Alves mander J. Machin.
all Marshall, J. F. Burford, and G. M. Lieutenant and he then made it known that the Malaya.
played a good steady game (E) A Oliver. Sub-Lieutenant proposal for reorganisation had minutes of each match has been through, with the exception of the Mills are others who should not be Pooley vice Webb). Lieutenant been approved by 22 Clubs. re-the critical period for the Chin-ast end, when he fell down. The overlooked. The race for the last R. Sandbach.. Gunner (T) L. Tete presenting 32 teams. The re ese players in all their matches leads and No. 2s of both fours five places is so keen, (vice Neal). Lieutenant Northey.organisation scheme, as adopted in Europe.
failed to produce anything like merits of players so even, that a “Folkestone":—Lieutenant at the meeting yesterday, fol- in yesterday's match at High-Interport form, and the match had good showing by any of them bury against Islington Corin-to be decided between the No. 3's would boost their chances. H. Ro-
which The S.F.A. League shail com-thians, a side "Mantis": Lieutenant-
genon is yet another who might contained and Skips--N.C.D.N.
find a place. He can bowl and in Commander E. Reep, (vice Allen).prise of three divisions, 1st. 2nd Chinese led by two goals to nil, each For Herald":
but the closing stages of Paymaster and '3rd.
a happy-go-lucky style often knocks up quick scores at the wicket. Lieutenant Commander Rump There shall be a Reserve Divi-half saw them falter and finally!
There is nothing so demoralising (vice White).
sion comprising Reserve teams they lost by three goals to two.
to the other side than a man who For "Kent":-Lieutenant-Cr from Clubs in the 1st division of Boon Lay defended well in this
is not frightened to for
go mander A. Ryder (vice Warner: the SF.A. League There shall be game, but received a kick on the;
the bowling, provided he gets runs. For "Grimsby": Lieutenant no restriction as to players in the ankle and did not expect to play}
Leach's Position Commander J. Seymour. Sub-Lieu-Reserve division playing in the to-night against the London tenant Tupper (vice Baines). 1st division. A trophy or trophies Casuals.
To judge from last week-end's ' Chan To, chaffeur of Mr. F. H.
D. W. For "Sandwich": Lieutenant will be provided for the winners.
Tyson, was this morning caution-cricket the inclusion of Loveday. Lieutenant Barnes (vice No club shall be elegible for Lane).
the 1st division of the S.F.A.
On Saturday last, the Chinese ed by Mr. W. Schofield at the Cen Leach in the side would be a risk For Bee": Sub-Lieutenant League unless able to enter aplayers were the guests of thetral Magistracy, when he was well worth taking. If he returns Brayne-Nicholas (vice Carline). team in the Reserve division.
Arsenal Club at Highbury for summoned for leaving his vehicle i time for the match, even if it in Queen's Road is only by a few hours, the Selec- For "Sandpiper:-Lieutenant-j Promotion And Relegation the opening match of the season unattended
Central, near the Central Theatre, tion Committee would do well to consider him. He has been play- Commander Earnes (vice Butler). Promotion and Relegation: In lagainst Everton.
For "Ganner":-Lieutenant Tibe the case of the 1st division of the For Boon Lay it represented on September 2.
and ing with success in England and Mr. Tyson was in Court bets (vice Hanson).
S.F.A. League the bottom team the realisation of an old desire.
years said that on the day in question he will certainly be an asset For "Aphis": Lieutenant shall be relegated to the 2nd division "I have dreamed for six
On the other hand some Wheadon (vice Kelburn)..
of the S.F.A. League. The team that I shall see the Arsenal play a number of tourists had come Shanghai's attack and also as occupying the leading position in and now I have had my wish," he through the Colony, and he had bat
might argue that a man who has
the the 2nd division.shall be promot- said, and added "What a ground,lent them his car.
the crowd. It was all They left the car in Queen's been away most of The Military authorities here led to the 1st. dirision, conditional-and state that the following units arely upon the clab being able to magnificent and the players them-Road and went to Paddy's mar-should not be included. Surely, if ket and did not return for a long he is available it would be a pity also expected to arrive by the enter a team in the reserve divi-selves were wonderful" Lancashire:
sion, the bottom team shall be re- Boon Lay was very proud of time. The driver, after waiting a not to take advantage of his un- to his master doubted cricket talents? Another legated to the 3rd division. the the fact that he was able to have while, telephoned
the for instructions and took longer man who should be picked is T. I... again. Royal Artillery: Captain A. Eteam occupying the leading posi-a long chat with Eastin of N. Godfrey and wife. Captain Mtion shall be elegible for promo- Arsenal, and also to meet Dixie time than would ordinarily be Bawsthorne, if he is
best bowlers. He is the most like- Yates and wife. 2/Lieut. J. W. D. tion to the 2nd division, whilst Dean, of Everton, and Alex required, as he, Mr. Tyson, was Rawsthore is one f Shanghai's Symonsy 2/Lieut. G. P. H. Moffat the team at the bottom, of the James, the Arsenal captain.
ly to get wickets and like Rogerson Wilson, Mr. Gar. H. C... Hole, division shall apply for re-elec-"London is a fine place and I am wife and family, B.S.M. H. Taylor, tion to the division.
bowling. sorry we are leaving it so soon," ENGINE THROWN OFF METALS he is not frightened to go for the Whether he gets runs, wife and M.5 and family.
It is proposed to abolish the were Boon Lay's final words as he
however, is in his case more of a Royal Engineers:-Lieut. (S. of present 5th division and in its left me to have his ankle mass- The 5.45 p.m. meat train from
toss up. Tiverton Junction to London over- rug A Sunday morning aged.
What Shanghai needs is a player: League. comprising
The players leave for Naples to- ran a safety catch near the main of J. A. Isaacs calibre. He was a East Lancashire Regiment:-than twelve teams.
marrow morning and will arrive up-line last month, and the engine match winner and this was proved Five other ranks."
Singapore A Club shall be permitted to in
by the "Conte was thrown off the metals, but both against Hong Kong and RAS.C-1 Sergeant. 1 Cor-play any of their registered play-Rosso" on September 20.
one was injured. poral, 1 Private.
lers without restriction in the
Military Units
W A C. Houghton, 2/Lieut. G. stead J. C. Douglas.
RAMC-2 Corporals,
Privates.
RAO.C: Captain D. M. Lar- mour.
ΠΟΥ more
10 League
or the Sunday Morningi League.
No Club shall have more than one team in the League (1st, 2nd) R.A.P.C.S.Q.M.S. H. Cor 3rd divisions) and the Sunday Hansen and wife, S.Q.M.S. J. H Morning League Pittham, Cpl. G. M. Devenish.
engaged
Praise For All-China
Soccer Team At Berlin
London-Great Britain, making yling defence. In all matches where points are her first appearance in the Olym
The Chinese, too, tackled
fit
to
season
Hankow in past seasons.C.D.N.
“FLEET STREET CHOIR” VISITS BERLIN
A.E.C.-W. O.. Instr. (Cii) at stake a win' shall record twopic Association football tourna-deadly fashion, but at times they and female, being journalists,
away
Berlin, To-day. The "Fleet Street Choir," founded a few in years ago, all the members, male gave a concert in the famous Sing- F. A. Fabel,
points, a draw me point: and in ment for 16 years, did not cover let their enthusiasm run Q.A-S.:-Mrs. Fabel and M.9, the event of a tie in points in the herself with glory in beating with them.
The referee, howing Academy here, which proved a great success.--Trans-Ocean Ser- 6% and 22.
final League tables the senior China by two goals to nil fever, controlled the game very vice.. position shall be decided by goal This was the view of Mr. S. F.well...⠀
Bous, secretary of the FA, who, A feature of the game was the Lam Wai, aged 32. was this watched the game. He pointed amazing headwork of the Chinese. It is understood the season will out that the Chinese were very Although much smaller than their morning fined $25, in default one start on September 26 and 27. difficult and good players, their British opponents, they showed month's hard labour, by Mr. W. Forty teams have sent in their passing being excellent and their great agility in getting to the ball Schofield at the Central Magistracy when he pleaded guilty to the theft applications for entry this year, play a lesson to the Britons. and usually had the better of the of a quantity of lead, the property but there are still several who The Chinese have obviously [heading duels.
A.D.C--Captain R. EL: Green. A-A. Staff:—Mr. (Lieut.) W. J. Whiteside.
CIVILIANS WIN POLO MATCH FROM RIFLES
Javerage.
Season's Opening
Ser-
of the War Department. have not sent their names in. it made a great study of the game. There was a lot of loose playgeant A. Brundell, of the Royal Conceding four goals handicap being believed that they were wait-They knew how to use the early on, with the Chinese, doing Corps of Signals, was the com- in a Royal Naval Cup polo matching for the adoption of the new through pass. and employed it their utmost to break down the plainant. at Kowloon. City on Saturday, the League formation before they quite a lot, but unfortunately for British defence but generally Civilians defeated the Royal Ulster made their entry. The entry list them they could not round off they were kept busy repulsing the pressure towards "half-time, bat Rifles by 8 goals to 6. Mr. J. Pal is still open and clubs are urged their mer (5) Mr. L. J. A.. Feilden ... (2) to send in their application as was at times an object lesson, but Twenty minutes passed before though severely harassed, kept and Mr. H. R. Butcher scored for early as possible so as to enable in the later stages of the game la really decent shot was put in, their goal intact. the winners, while Captain Frizelle the Football Council to ascertain they ́indulged in too much: intri-then Kyle had his effort fisted, out In the second half the Chinese and Mr. Fitz-G: Donles scored for the number to be entered in each cate short passing which proved by the Chinese goalkeeper, The appeared to tire, and the losers.
division of the League.-N.C.D_N. ineffectual against a quick tack- British forwards maintained the scored twice-Beater.
chances. Their passing British forwards.
the small Chinese defenders,
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