THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 18, 1938.
CORINTHIANS' SOCCER VISIT AND
OXFORD BEAT
CAMBRIDGE AT CRICKET
WHYATT'S CATCH DECIDES MATCH ANNUAL SOCIETY
ENCOUNTER
Oxford beat Cambridge by one run in the annual crickët match of the Hong Kong Oxford and Cam- bridge Societies, on the Cricket Club ground ground yeater- day when
of the most exciting finishes of the season was witnessed by H.E. the Gover- nor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, Lady Northcote and H.E. Major-General” A. W. Bartholomew.
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Oxford batted first and knocked up 119, to which L. T. Ride con- tributed 42 and H. W. Baines 25. The first wicket partnership be- tween these two realised 65 runs.
Cambridge fared fairly well and eventually found themselves 6 runs in arrears of the Oxford total when R. E. Lindsell joined E. W.
Andy Wilson, above, the Colony. inside-left and Hong Kong Football Club's former left-half, left the Co- lony for Scotland last Tuesday and will not be returning,
-Hamilton at the crease, and the POSTPONED
two veterans were left to knock off the six.
FINE CATCH
LEAGUE SOCCER
FIXTURES
Hamilton faced Hawkins who The following is a list of postponed was, rather rashly, bowling to the fixtures in the First, Second and Third Division of the Hong Kong Football leg. The fourth ball Hamilton
League: snicked to square leg for a four, amidst great acclamation, leaving Cambridge with two runs to secure for a win and one run for a draw.
Hamilton made a fine drive of the last ball of the over, hitting it squarely and driving it hard in the direction of mid-on, where Whyatt
brought off an excellent catch, saving the game for Oxford.
The Governor and G. O. C. were guests to luncheon at the Cricket Club prior to the match, which began at p.m.
The full scores were:
OXFORD
H. W. Baines l.b.w., b McLellan L. T. Ride, e and b McLellan
R. H. Griffiths, c and b Sargent
G. R. Sayer, b Barron
B. C. K. Hawkins, è Stock, b Bar-
ron
H. W. Lee, b Barron
D. F. Landale 1.b.w., b Hamilton
F. Tamworth 1.w.b., b McLellan
J. Whyatt, b McLellan
E. Edwards st. Wooding, b: Sar-
gent
N. L. Smith, not out
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 Second Division
5th A.A. Bde. R.A. v. Middlesex
(Sookunpoo, 4 p.m.). Referee: L. A. French.
Third Division (Hong Kong) Engineers
v Ordnance, (Sookunpoo, 2.30 p.m.). Referee: Johns, Service Corps
V
Stanley
(Military, 2.30 p.m.). Referee:Morecroft.
25th A.A. Bde. R.A. v Police
(Military, 4 p.m.). Referee: Barretto..
Third Division. (Kowloon) 25 Signals
v University 42 Kowloon, 4 p.m.).
Referee: Phillips.
1
13
13
20052
SUNDAY
First Division
.V St. Joseph's (Causeway Bay, 4 p.m.). Referee:-Day.
Linesmen Summerville and God-
.5
Eastern
4
0
frey.
Extras
14
Total
119
"BOWLING" ANALYSIS-
Barron
McLellan
O. M. R. W. 10
-32-8 .13.4.5 28. 4
Sargent
Hamilton
8 1 36 2 3 0 9
Eastern
CAMBRIDGE.
D. McLellan, c and b Lee
W. Wooding, b Baines Lt.-Comdr. D'Arcy Evans 1.b.w.,
Baines
H. G. Wallington, run out Comdr. Wauchope, b Baines
C. B. R. Sargent, run dut ....
J. Hall; e.Sayer, b Hawkins
B. L. Stock, b Hawkins.
R. A. Barron, c and b Griffiths.
E. W. Hamilton, e Whyatt, b Haw-
kins-
R. E. Lindsell, not out
Extras
Total
Baines Griffiths
-Lee
Sayer Hawking
-Ride
BOWLING ANALYSIS
80
18
Second Division
5th A.A. Bde. R.A. v Engineers (C)
(Sookanpoo, 2.8€ Referee: Rees. Palice
v Kwong Wah (Kowloon, 2.30 p.m.). Referee:-Dove.
South China (Causeway Bay, 2.30 p.m.). Referee:-Jones,
Police
Third Division (Hong Kong)
v⠀⠀ Engineers
77 ⠀ (Club, 4. p.m.).
10
Referee:Brothwell.
4 5th A.A. Bde. R.A. v Service - Corps
(Sookumpoo, 4 p.m.).
Referee: F, W. Smith.
6.
17
5
9
P. SA
118
O, MR. W. 523 118 1
13
17.
Third Division (Kowloon)
Air Force (King's Park, 2,30 p.m.).
* Referee:Phillips.
20th Bty. R.A. ▼ Signals
(Kowloon, 4 p.m.).
Referee:-F. G. Smith.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1938
Third-Division (Hon -Kong)
70 Service Corpa 11
:3
(Military, 2,80 p.m.).
0] Referee – Whittle.
SOME PROBLEMS COMBINED SERVICES WILL MISS PLAYERS FROM SEAFORTHS
CIVILIAN STANDARD
LOWEST
FOR MANY YEARS
COLONY SIDE SHOULD BE STRONG (By "UBIQUE"")
IT is somewhat unfortunate, that the Islington Corinthians should visit the Colony in a season when there is a scarcity of good players, and though combined South China should give a good show against the visitors, there is little likelihood of the Civilians or of the United Services' teams distinguishing themselves.
THE FOURTH GAME, HOWEVER, AGAINST THE "HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, SHOULD BE INTERESTING AS THE TEAM WILL BE CHOSEN FROM THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE COLONY, AND WITH THE INCLUSION OF SOUTH CHINA STARS HONG KONG SHOULD FULLY EXTEND THE VISITORS.
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As far as South China is concerned, they are not holding trials in preparation for their game, but I am reliably informed that a trial game will be arranged for the selection of the Hong Kong team, and that this match will take place a week or so before the arrival of the visitors.
The Colony will then be with- out the services of Webster, of the Seaforths, and Evans and Rowlands, of Kowloon, who will have left for Home, while Wil- son, the interport inside-left and Club half-back left Hong Kong selectors of the United Services on Tuesday for Home.
The selectors have not had the opportunity of seeing all First Division players in action, but it must be realised that in most cases players, have for the sake of their clubs, been forced to play in posi- tions not entirely to their liking, but would probably be able to lay stronger claims to inclusion in the Association team if they were given a chance in their proper positions.
CHINESE CLAIMS
team, but have been informed that the Royal Scots, their successors, have a good soccer team and that some of their players should find a place.
It will be a poor Civilian team which will face the Corinthians. With the exception of about four players, the rest of the team will be far below the standard-of Civi- lian play for many years. Aru
A trial game for the selection of the team will probably be held, and, as Eastern's players will be included, the Civilians should be Bright's recent displays partially able to choose a stronger team than solved the selectors' troubles as far that which represented them in the as a pivot is concerned, but there Lai Wah Cup Competition. They are several positions which will will have S. Tsang, a reliable goal- require careful thought before a keeper, and Hau Chin-to, a left or final selection is made. In view of right winger available. the display of Chinese players to date, it is obvious that a number will have to be included in team.
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The United Services' team, which will be represented almost entirely by the Army owing to the absence of a part of the Navy, have now a good side at their disposal, but the absence of Rowlands, Evans and Webster will be greatly felt.
Hartley, of the Middlesex, seems the only choice for Rowland's posi- tion in goal, while Watson, of the same regiment, will probably be seen in partnership with Sheehan, at back. Evans' position should be given to-Smith, of the Navy, if he is in the Colony.
SUCCESSORS GOOD!
The impending departure of the
ugh there is a po sibility that they will not be leav ing -adds another problem to the
Providing the Corinthians here till March 5, as expected, two other games will be arranged for them, one against the Britons and the other against the Hong Kong born boys.
CLUB "A" XV TROUNCE AN ARMY SIDE
Displaying much better teamwork throughout, the Club "A" Rugby fifteen beat an Army XV in a keen rugger game on the Club ground yesterday by playing one man short in the first half. five tries (15 points) to nil, although
Watts and McGrath scored tries be- fore the interval, and immediately after the resumption, the Club-gcored again through Needham adding a fur- ther try before the final whistle.
London, To-day. — In a friendly Rugby encounter yesterday, Bristol beat the Royal Navy at home by 11 points to