I. CORINTHIANS
Mr. Thomas Smith, the Secretary-Manager of the Islington Corinthians, left, was caught by our staff photographer as he greet- ed Mr. Won Ka-tsun (back to camera) on his arrival here last Wednesday afternoon on the Aramis. ("Mail" photo).
Ticket Guide To Patrons
Of To-Day's Match
The following paragraphs sh noon's football classic between the tending spectators at this after uth China Athletic Association, Islington Corinthians and the So p.m.:— on the Caroline Hill ground at 4
Tickets are divided into: (a) Season Tickets (available for
four matches).
(b) No. 1 Stand Tickets.
(c) Pavilion Tickets.
(d) No. 2 Stand Tickets..
No. 1 Stand is divided into Six Sec- tions namely A, B, C, D, E and F. Sections C and D are reserved for Sea- son Ticket Holders.
No. 2 Stand is divided into Three Sections namely A, B and C. The res- pective Section to Each Stand is de- signated by the large letter printed in
THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 19, 1988.
ON VIEW TO-DAY
Meet South China A. A. At Caroline Hill
In Best Encounter
VISITING CAPTAIN'S FIRST APPEARANCE IN SEVEN WEEKS
(By "OUTSIDE-LEFT")
THE great day has dawned. This afternoon a cap- acity crowd is anticipated at the Caroline Hill headquarters of the South China Athletic Associa- tion, where the Islington Corinthians, the well known English amateur touring team, make their debut against South China in what promises to be the best match of the series.
THOUSANDS OF SOCCER FANS HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN THE CREAM OF ENGLISH AMATEUR SOCCER WOULD PIT ITS STRENGTH AGAINST THE BEST IN THE COLONY, AND ALTHOUGH IT WOULD NOT BE RIDICULOUS TO SUGGEST THAT THE VISITORS ARE BETTER THAN THE LOCAL PLAYERS. THEY WILL HAVE TO GO ALL OUT FOR A WIN THIS AFTERNOON.
Stand vide the Navy Football Ground South China have always produced the best soccer in the and then across the ground to the Colony, anyway for the past seven or eight years, and we have al- steps erected on the Slope adjoining Caroline Hill ground and Navy Foot-ways looked to them to make a dull afternoon interesting. To- day all eyes will be on the Corinthians, who are reputed to be very ball Ground.
fast, excellent shots and above all a team who combine excellently.
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Rapier's Selections
the Centre of the Ticket, and Pavilion RACE NO. 1: seats are designated by the large Let- ter "p"
Holders of No. 1 Stand Tickets Sec- tions A and B (white tickets) and Sea. should son Ticket "C" (white card)
enter the No. 1 Stand via the steps
Navy Football
For
LIBERTY BAY.
WILD LIFE.
SOLDIER OF HONOUR. Outsider: Trentbridge
leading up to the ground on Caroline RACE NO. 2: Hill Road near Ground.
the
Holders of No. 1 Stand Tickets, Sec- tions E and F, and Season Ticket "D" (Blue Card) should enter the No. 1 ould be carefully perused by in-
HUMDRUM EVE.
CAMERONIAN: LANÇASHIRE LASS. Outsider: Advancing Time
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To-day
RACE NO. 3:
ANNABELLA. TORNADO STAR. MURRAY RIVER.
Outsider: The Buffer
RACE NO. 47′
BEAR CLAW. OAK BAY. GLADIATOR.
Outsider: Soldier Of Britain RACE NO. 5:-
FINAL TRIUMPH. BE YOURSELF. METEOR.
Outsider: Rexiana RACE NO. 6:
NATIONAL FORCE. SEA DRAGON. FERRYBRIDGE.
Outsider: Split Hand RACE NO. 7:
LITTLE AUDREY. KING'S PRIVILEGE. CRIFFEL
Outsider: Macquarie River RACE NO. 8:
SILKYLIGHT.. CONFUSION BAY. JUST IN TIME. Outsider: National Pride RACE NO.97
PLANCHET.
SMILING THRU
PIET HEIN.
Outsider: Fel Ying
RACE NO. 10:
KING'S LEAD.
BOOLAT BAY.
BRIGHT VIEW.
Outsider: Commencement Bay RACE NO. 18-
DERBY DAY. “ SAUCY FACE. BAG TOR
Outsider: Vixen Tör RAGE NO 18-
KING'S WARDEN. COSSACK'S BEAUTY. DIANA PAYA
Outsider: Prettylight
DAILY DOUBLE LITTLE AUDREY AND PLANCHET.
Brad-
tour the team have done exceptionally well and have only been beaten three times, but in- juries must be taken into ac count and at Saigon, where they played three matches before their arrival here, they were all but "eaten" by the ferocious French
and Annamite teams.
FINEST TRIO "Wright, Whittaker and bury are probably the finest half- back line I have ever seen in Ama- teur soccer, Mr. Smith told me yesterday afternoon at the Penin- sula Hotel, "but unfortunately Bradbury has been moved to the inside-right position, while Martin, one of regular full-backs, has been moved up to the intermediate: line to fill Bradbury's vacancy.
The Corinthians will not be able to field their very best available side, although the Colony will still be in for a treat major as several outstanding players will be on view Terrant is an Irish Amateur International centre-forward, while Clark, the captain of the side, has been a reserve for Scotland against England, and is making a comeback after a rest of 7% weeks due to broken tendon in the thigh. Clark's inclusion in the full-back division should add considerable confidence to their defence.
INJURED-BUT PLAYING Miller, who is playing on the left- wing to-day, is actually an injured man and is not able to use his right foot. He is a veritable danger with his left, however, and is fast i balance.
Avery, who will fill the inside left-berth, is at present sufferin from a sore throat, having - Wednesday night and Thursday in bed, with a slight temperatu he was feeling well yesterday afte noon when I saw him at the Fenin- sula Hotel.
Not having witnessed the Isling- ton Corinthians in action, it is dif ficult for me to forecast the result, Ha South China are not t be belit tled:
South China are fielding their strongest possible team; and, as is well known, are probably the finest
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