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GIVE YOUR GUESTS
DEINHARD'S
WORLD-RENOWNED
HOCKS
AND
MOSELLES
THE SIGN OF THE PERFECT HOST.
SOLE AGENTS:-
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.
WILLIAMS OUT OF ATHLETIC LOSE MAJORITY
INTERPORT
Injury To Hand In Trial
CANDIDATES AT PRACTICE
(By "L_BW.") Followers of cricket will regret to learn that an injury sustained in last Saturday's Interport trial has put Lieut. J. P. Williams out of the game for some time and he will therefore not be available for the Interport against Shanghai next month.
at the
OF THEIR TEAM
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The goalkeeper will either be Wong Cheung, who played for St. Joseph's two seasons ago, or Chan Shek-pui. former Athletic custo- dian, while the backs will be Ho
THE CHINA MAHL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1936
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EASTERN'S SOCCER PROSPECTS VERY BRIGHT
LONDON PRO. SOCCER
CLUBS CHALLENGE
ROOM FOR AT LEAST SIX SENIOR TEAMS
ARSENAL STIMULATE INTEREST
(By J. G. Orange)
London, August 22. NOTHING has been more marked in Associa
tion football in recent years than the chal- lenge of the London professional clubs to make London the chief centre of Soccer in the world, not only by the numerical strength of the clubs but by the results they have achieved.
I have said time and, again that there is room in London. for at least half a dozen First Division clubs, and it seems to me that events are moving swiftly in that direction. We start the season of 1936-37 with four London teams in the First Division, one of them, Charlton Athletic, being a brand new side to the and Tottenham Hotspur, who have had places there but are now members of the Second Division.
Lieut. J. M. Calvert, RE above, who has so far won the VRC 440 and 220 V.R.C. Junior swimming titles, stands a very good chance of bringing off the 100 Yards free-style.
NEWCOMERS FROM CANTON NAVY
SEASON WILL BE FAR FROM DULL
CHENG SHUI-HONG TO PLAY AGAIN
(By "Referee")
THE prospects for the season are very bright, "THE
but we realise that we are only making our debut in Senior Football this season, and "hat-trick this evening in the although some of our players have had previous experience in this standard of soccer, we are only hoping to give the team the experience that will carry them to greater things next season," said M. Sabhan, Hon. Secretary of the Eastern Foot- ball Club, in an interview regarding the pros- pects of his club...
PRIDE OF TSINGTAO WILL NEED TO BE WATCHED
premier division, and with two other clubs, West Ham United Monoplane Also Shows
INTERPORTERS BACK
the Athletic's Chor-yin and Mak Shui-hon, both Exceedingly Bad Luck
In First Match
former full-backs.
Mak is still with the Olympic
tourists and has not yet decided to HIGH PRAISE FOR SHANGHAI'S change clubs, although it is report-
ed that he is almost certain to do
90.
Captain Moves Over
SECOND RINK
on the
Good Form
WILD LIFE TAKEN OVER BY DUNBAR STABLE
but
in
pro
who show promise of developing into really good players, though
Sabhan added that the team will include many youngsters
BASEBALLERS
WIN EASILY Locals Trounced 20 To 4
the nucleus of the side will be comprised of several seasoned This uplift of London football really started with the
warriors, including a few men from the Cantón Navy and, it is Arsenal's great push, under the late Herbert Chapman, to
hoped, a former Shanghai Interporter. Sabhan added in regard become the first club in the land. Their great success exhilarat--
to the Canton Navy players that these men were residents of ed the London public and stimulated their London colleagues,
Hong Kong, and as such were entitled to play in the League. and altogether has had a most healthy influence on the game, particularly from the metropolitan standpoint.
(By "RAPIER”)
Of the younger blood, Cheng Ping-to, who plays on the right- Racing in Macau was resumed only needs match experience, and by the end of the season should
wing, is a very fast man and has excellent ball control. All the London clubs want last Sunday after the
He to emulate the Arsenal. They interval, and it was featured
summer be a really good First Division player. have followed
Another promising their lead in exceptionally hot
by player is Sung Ning-sing, who has played for a couple of seasons having restaurants for their weather, and attracted
glorious for the Eastern team, though he has had no experience in First quite patrons: they have copied their satifying attendence.
Division football. He is steadily improving with each game. ringed stockings; and Millwall, race revealed that Dr. Reidy's after a couple of seasons in senior football
The first and if he sticks to soccer he should make a name for himself waking at last to their respon Pride of Tsingtao, which won sibilities to their loyal public, effortless manner, will have to be right-half and, though very Tsang Tsun-wan plays at start the coming season with seriously reckoned with at future young, gives promise of better shirt that is based lots of things new, including a meetings.
A small but fast pony, Shanghai with his head and as a result
things, in that he plays football CALAMBA SUGAR Arsenal design, with royal blue Four proved the best of the new is one of their most construc- in place of red.
subscription griffins of the Macattive players. The Hong Kong Interport lawn bowls team, who were defeated by
Arsenal's Mistake
Race Club, as it came out in two with a powerful kick in each, He is a sticker I saw Willams
Dealing with the First Division, events and won both of them. The foot. Lai Kwok-chiu,, who captained the Shanghai Lawn Bowls Asso-I see no earthly reason why Ar biggest upset, however, was Hong Kong Cricket Club yesterday with the Athletic last season and the ciation in the his left hand in a plaster of season before, will be at right-series by 2 matches to 1, returned time in their history, should
recent Interportsenal, Cup-holders for the second vided in the fifth race, the Fat Young Indian Recruits Paris cast and on enquiry I was half, while Ng Tak-wug, who to the Colony this morning by the any worse than last season.
do Shan Handicap, when Monoplane, told that he was hit by a ball played for St. Joseph's under them.v. Chichibu Maru.
ably ridden by Mr. S. C. Liang, from Lieut. Garthwaite during the name of Lewis Woo, will fill the Mr. A. Hyde-Lay, captain and parable Alex James to lead them. Bystre, which was made favourite. team may turn out for Eastern,
They will still have the incom-fromped home a length ahead of members of the Young Indians' “BILL” HUIR HIS trial game last Saturday and had centre-half berth. Lee Wai-koon, ap of the Colony side, refused to James will probably need a little Soldier of China (Mr. S. Y. Liang) but they have not yet signed the a bone splintered. Williams said former Athletic star, will support comment on the series beyond the nursing, and I hope that the error was quietly expected to win this necessary forms. They include 0.
A HOMER! that the cast will not be removed him on his left flank..
statement that they were very un-will not be made this season for another month so that any The entire attack is from the lucky in the first Interport match, making him play
of race, but I understand from a reel Areali, left-back, A. M. Omar,
(By "INFIELD") likelihood of him being chosen for Athletic, Tang Kwong-sum being which they should have
The Calamba Sagar Estate base- liable source that, when rounding inside-right. A. won. pitches and taking him out when the bend, this pony met with in-and S. Hamet, another forward, a Bay League, who are on their Arim inside-left, tail team, champions of the Mani- the Interport, is now out of the of the right-wing, supported by Every member of the team was up the ground is soft question. It is to be regretted Wong Wing-hong, while Au Ping-to scratch, but it just happened
terference, and was consequently who can also play in the interway to Hawaii, had no difficulty that the unfortunate accident has ming will lead the attack,
unable to get through.
mediate line. and that luck favoured the other side: robbed Williams of what appear Yeung Kan-po and Cheung Moon in that match.
Leslie Compton
In the last race. confined
in defeating a local nine on the ed, after Saturday's trial, a cer-wing will bring up the left.
the question
The strength of the team is sure to ladies over half a mile, Mrs. J.centre round M. Sabhan, Cheng yesterday in a five innings exhibi- will pole ground at Boundary Street Shanghai's second tain chance of being chosen, for From the above team it will be rink was one of the finest that Mr. Leslie Compton is to be kept in the Gunsmith, but it must be admit- Cheung Kok-choi. Sabhan has years laterport arise as
to how much longer Old did very well bring in Shin-hong, Chan
and ion game by 20 runs to 4. in seen that the Kowloon Chinese Hyde-Lay had ever played against, background.
will be a formidable force, but it and he doubted whether any rink will be made of him this year and ly unfortunate when she was un-though he has confined his activi-standard, hitting Jones, the local more use ted that Mrs. Stokes was extreme of experience behind him and, aled that they were players of a high The visitors clearly demonstrat- will be most interesting to see in the Colony, including the four a little-more rest giver to Hap seated by Flamingo, which was ties during the past two seasons pitcher, all over the field. Incidentally a large number of with which Club they share 2
best men Hong Kong, would good. candidates for the Interport were ground, as they have not yet have avoided defeat at the North- at the nets yesterday. R. L. D. secured one:
¡erners hands: --- Wodehouse, who played for Hong
this will be his last season Hong Kong.
Wodehouse Back Again
Three of the Selection
nets,
RECREIO EXTENDED BY KOWLOON DOCK
220 IS PREDICTED
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pace, swimming
set his OWN against the clock.
ARGONAUTAS TO HAVE RESERVE HOCKEY TEAM
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»
The Argonautas will miss the
also be a serious contender."
Another event of interest will Liverpool continuing his studies.
Then
Maybe
оп
concrete
animal
to
to
Sabban also stated that a few
back.
Cheng To Play
"
sleeves and white shorts.
Four Pitchers
leading the field. Brentford. I am sure; will do
to Second Division football, he Local Meeting even better than last year.
The only bright spots in the has played in first class They
Arrangements for the Seventh having represented St. Joseph's run by Muir in the second innings, soccer play of the local team were a home had a little trouble in Kong some 16 years ago, and who EASY WIN FOR LAWRENCE IN
finding Extra Place meeting of the Hong in the Senior Division, while be a threebase hit by D. Leonard, and their feet in the First Division Kong Jockey Club, to be held has just returned to the Colony,
on also toured Manila with then, and they also had showed that be can
their still send
some Saturday, September 26, are well team:
[a neat double-play by Leonard and atrocious luck. Now, with every-advanced. down a good length ball, and,
Smedley. though I do not think he will se-
one settled, they should have no anxious moments, though they will to the Eem stable have returned The string of ponies belonging: cure Interport selection, he should
There is no doubt that both the able pair of backs.
these two should make a formid-no doubt be pleased to have Reid from their summer be an acquisition to the Club in the latter are nowhere near the same
Cheng Shiu-hong is a former out again as soon as he is quite fit Fanling.
vacation
at Interporter who received his Inter- The visitors used four pitchers League.
Alec Pearce, Lieut. Garthwaite, the Colony champion will have to will be playing at right-half, with class as Lawrence, and as a result)
Good Intermediate Line
after his operation for appendi
port recognition in 1932, and who and all experienced Liberty Bay and citis. L. Oliveria, of the University,
ne difficulty Diana Bay will probably fill the Capt. Persse, A. H. Madar and W.
have been seen on the track in the position, and Chan Yin-tin played created havoc among the local right-wing against the local players. Navoro What Will Weaver Do? H. Colledge all appeared to be
morning gallops, and they appear for South China previously. seeing the ball very well. while
N. Beltras in the pivotal position.
One never knows what to say very fit.
He ranks with his well varied de- of the bowlers Garthwaite. Minu,
Boys' Championship
The other wing-half position will of Chelsea, brilliantly splendid one
is now with the Canton Navy, but iverics. I understand that probably be filled by Tony Alves. match and dolefully disappointing recently owned by
Wild Life, hopes to tarn out regularly for Another Open event is the 100 Pearce and Pereira showed good
The Filipinos scored seven runs The forwards will be chosen the next. Yards free style championship for from A. S. Xavier, A. Angelo, F.vices this
Mr. Li Tse Eastern this season: Cheung Kok-in the first innings and eased up form
They will have the ser-Fong. has now been taken ever by choi, another Canton Navy man, the next two, when they scored Com-Boys, which will be a very close Nolasco, B. Gosano and A. Mvery good left half-back whom progress will therefore be keenly
season of Weaver, a the Dunbar Stable and its future is described as a very reliable half-three, but were "blanked" in the nittee were present behind the affair, although Chun Kam-cheung Xavier, all of whom played last Newcastle sometimes used as
is favourite by a small margin.
an watched. It will be recalled that
third. In the fourth innings 'they If Weaver is Wild Life has not taken active part] season. H. Ozorio, of the Univer-inside forward. The Long Plunge Championship sity will also be available so that capable of pulling out for Chelsea in racing for the past few years. Eastern have reason to hope that 10 runs, which included four It will be seen, therefore, that went for the pitching and scored probably be won by either a strong attacking line should be tavo or three years ago, London ance of the people connected with ball will not be such a dull one, L/Cpl. G. London or Sergt. W. seen.
the form he showed for Newcastle but, under the experienced guid-their first season in premier foot mer. Stopford, of the East Lancashire
Janes, of the Mindanao, pitched football as well as Chelsea will be the Dunbar stable, I anticipate a and they should give quite a good for the local team for four innings, Regiment, while E. de Souza will services of their brilliant right all the richer for his presence at good season for this fine looking account of themselves. Their co-when he was relieved by Mikuni
half, A. A. Silva, who is now in Stamford Bridge.
Hours will be red shirts with yellow The fielders, Leonard, Barros and anir, had a busy afterhour, Dow- ever, for the Filipinos hit must of In order to keep the űrst team.
the balls to the outfield, with the Iresult that theinfeld, with the tions-Winner $400. Second $175. autas are starting a second re-
Third $100. For China Ponics, "exception of Horton, at shortstop, serve team, for which friendly
The following are the entries Sceptre, Laughing Girl, Mayflower, $5.
Cizas. Jockey Allowance. Entrance did not have much to do. games will be arranged during the for the Seventh Extra Race Meet-Monoplane, Pontiae Bay, Ribble, Rose
One Mile. Bine Ribbon, Burgomsater, Cele-]-
Good Catching The latter team will consist for Club, to be held at Happy Valley China, Soldier of Feace, Tiny Star, Foxbridge, Gold Coin, Gold Sovereign,
ing of the Hong Kong Jockey Evelyn, Rousseau, Royal Consort.bration Time, Copper Idol, Dayligin Leonard brought off two good
Royal Highness, Silversmith, Soldier Eve, in the last heads, made a good the most part of youngsters with on Saturday, September 25, com- Tyne, Valorous, What A Chance, King's Fazade, Mountain View, Night were very bad in their positioning Diogenes, Double Chance, catches, but the other two fielders But it was a different story on effort to save the game, but it one or two of the more experienced mencing at 2 pm: the other rink, where Adam Hol-wasn't quite enough and they went players assisting them.
View, Ocean View, Ocean View, and misjudged the ball on several land led Chalmers all the way to down by a couple.
RACE No 1-BIG WAVE - BAT RACE No. 3, CORROBOREE Plain View, Fride of Tsingtao, Racing occasions. R. Maxwell will be in goal, and HANDICAP Winner $550. Second HANDICAP-Winarr $450. Second Boy, Rugby Star, Seventeenth of run out by 11 shots. McFarlane The Electricians did themselves from the few games he played last Class.
$250. Third $150. For China Ponies, $250, Third $150. was in good form for the visitors, a good turn by beating the Yachts season, he shows great promise. more in stakes since 1st January, ance. Entrance $5. Five Furlongs Wadebridge, West Parade, Young were good clean hits. Ramon, In all, six shone runs were For Australian September, Stopwatch, Sylvandale scored during the game, and these Wimers of $5,000 or Ponies, “A” Class. but Chalmers himself and Pollock men at North Point, and they may R. Xavier and A. Pinna will be the 1936, barred.
Jockey Allow-The Gorilla, The Hero Valley View, were the two bright stars in the now miss the wooden-spoon, on the two backs, while the half-back line Entrance $5. Six Forlongs
Jockey Allowance. ·Australian Bay, Bobrisk Star. Chap, Zero.
Ramos, E. Saberon, Codmera, and Jhandle of which both their victims will include M. Gaan, a hard-hit- Gladiator, Honeymoon Eve, King's Lad, Sancy Face, Strathroy, Vixen Third- $150.
Derby Day, Double Finesse, Electron, Cossack's Beauty,, Diana
RACE No. 6--VAUCLUSE HAN- Saberon scored for the Fili-· Bay, Holiday Eve, Just That, Lancashire DICAP Winner $450 Becond $250 pinos, while Mair registered Hong: Only Sensation
and the Civil Service juniors have iter and R. Marques. The centre Warden, Oak Bay, Royal Scot, Soldier Tor The big sensation of the day their hands at present
Per Australian Ponics, half position will be hard to fill of Britain,
**B" Class Jockey Alowance. Kong's only circuit-cicut. occurred in the Second Division, The Football Club "A" did not but it is confidently expected that
RACE No. 4-TWEED ISLAND trance $5. RACES No. 2 & 7-ISLAND BAY BAT HANDICAPWinner'
Five Furlongs. when Craigengower put it across meet with much opposition from some good youngster will be found HANDICAPFire and Second Ber-Second $225. Third $125.
$580. Atlas Blandford, Centre Court Recreio juniors. Not much in it. the K.C.C, although Hirst did for the position.
tle Winner $450 Second $200. ChinaPonies,
For Gold Dragon, Honey, Night Star, "g" Class I admit, but quite an unexpected well once again to tie with Jack L. Gosano, A. Ozorio, P. Xavier, Ches Jockey Allowance.
Third $100. For China Fonics, "C" Allowance. Entrance. $5. One Mile Snowy River, Streamline, Violet this Club Jockey Allowance.
Jockey Perfect Day, Racing Heart, Ranger, not wou a race at Race Meetings of result. Ward was really the hero, Rodger. Robertson was ahead of who formerly played in the first 35. Six Fariangs
Entrance Bear Claw, Cyclamen Bay, King's Queen, Zodiac.
En- as he beat the leading Portuguese Carr all the way and got a neat team, Garcia and A. Xavier are
trance $5.Half Mile,. Fancy, King's Jubilee, King's Justice, Amberley, Bistro,
RACE No. 8CLEAR WATER BAY Ballon, Cassins, Emergency Call, skip by five shots to make the win sixer towards the end to win by among those will be seen in the Bright View, Don, Donovan, Flyby- Queen, Sanko.
Boolat Bay, King's Lead, Mistake Bay, Rose HANDICAP Wigner 1400. Second Estover, frold Eagle, Herint, Indes, possible. Basto, with three threes 14 abots.
forward line.
$125. Third $100 For China Ponies, Laughing Buddha, Locksmith, Old night, Great Hall, Harvest. "View, RACES No. 4 & 9-JUNK: BATE Class, and Subscription Gridins Star, Popular Star, Potlatch, Sham- High Honour, King's Bounty, King's HANDICAP First and Second Sec- of tila Cabe of titig Sensos that have mek
(Continued from Page 2) and had a five and a six among his counts. Neil Drummond play-]
Reserve Team
Championship of the V.B.C. iz be the 100 Yard free-style Junior
which Lieut. J. M. Calvert, R.E. ed up to his best form and Thomp-who has captured, the two oth/supplied with reserves the Argon- No. 3. The two Bobs, Wallace and Junior titles, is favoured. Duncan, were all square
son found him a rare handful · at
at the
"The following is the Champion- 18th, but the elder one won by the ship programme:
three which he got on the last head:
rink
season.
Entries For Seventh
Extra Race Meeting
Tzhen,