THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 14, 1938
WALES BEAT IRELAND AT SWANSEA
BUT LOSERS GIVE IMPROVED DISPLAY
IRISHMEN HOLD RIVALS
UNTIL LATE IN
!
SECOND HALF
Swansea, Saturday.
In spite of the fact that Ireland had twice pre- viously been beaten by England and Scotland in the International Rugby Championship series, they gave a gallant display against Wales to-day and were only beaten by a goal, a penalty goal and a try (11 points) to a goal (5 points), after more than holding their own in the second half.
Wales made one change from their previous side, Legge, of Newport, replacing Jenkins, at full-back, as the latter was suffering from a bruised knee. As a result of Wales' Victory to-day, they are on level terms with Scotland, although the latter have yet to meet England, in what will probably be the deciding game.
Ireland kicked off and Wales immediately assumed the offen- sive, attacking hotly to twice reach the Irish 25, the second of which proved disastrous, as
Moran intercepted Wifred Wool-after the resumption. The latter, ler's pass, and dashed away to however, again came into the pic- beat Legge, the Welsh full-back, ture later in the game, brilliant behind Wales posts, McKibben handling and passing featuring adding the goal points easily, their play, and it was only the stout and Ireland led by five clear defence of Craig and Torrens points after only three minutes which prevented any immediate play.
score.
The Irish forwards were holding
During a fierce attack on the their own in the scrum, while McIrish line, Harry Rees attempted to Kibben was featured in some good drop a goal, but the ball struck 2 defensive work when the Welsh post and Taylor gained possession backs, with the sun behind them, to dash over for a try, in the cor- tried kicking ahead.
WOOLLER MAKES AMENDS
prove upon.
Scotland England Wales Ireland
TABLE TO DATE..
P. W. LF. A. Pts. 2 2 0 32° 19° 4 2 1 1 44 28 2 3 2 1 31 214
3 0 3 32 71 0
10 5 5 139 139 10
HIGH SCORING
AT K.C.C.
Reggie Bradbridge Scores Century
TO-DAY'S TENNIS PROGRAMME
Six Championship
Events
Weather permitting, some fairly interesting tennis should be wit- nessed in the Colony Champion- ships, at the HKCC, this after- noon, as three Singles and three Doubles Championship events are down for decision.
Probably the most interesting match in the Singles event is that between S. S. Hussain and H Owen-Hughes, as both are fairly evenly matched, although the lat ter is likely to emerge winner by reason of his better overhead work and play at the net.
In the two other singles encoun- ters HD. Rumjahn, the holder, should meet with little opposition
At Cox's Road yesterday in a whole- lay match, Kowloon Cricket Club beat from S A. Hussain, while T. A. the United Services Recreation Club, Pearce should account for T.
aptained by Dr. J. T. Smalley, in C. Monaghan heir amual match
Kowloon C. C.—230 (G. F. O'Bryen 20, B. D. Lay 26, R. T. Broadbridge 103, F. Goodwin 39, R. Lindsell 19; Parsons 7 for 78). S.R.C-202 (Lt. Weedon, 79, I
Beadnell 39, Dr. Smalley 0. Lt. Maclagan 22 not out, O'Bryen for 45).
NAVY TROUNCE VOLUNTEERS
Wilson's Fine Knock-
On the Navy ground yesterday, Navy ner, which Wooller failed to im-easily beat the Volunteers, scoring 150 for 6 in reply to the Volunteer total of 82. Volunteers-82 (R. M. M King 17, T.
A Madar 15; Church 6 for 27). Navy-150 for 6 (Mid. Wilson 82).
WALES AHEAD The exchanges were very even, Wales continued to dominate the but after 20 minutes play, Wooller exchanges, but the handling by made partial amends for his earlier their backs deteriorated, and, in lapse by landing an excellent pen spite of securing the ball from the alty goal, from 35 yards, following majority of the set scrums, they DR. RIDE'S XI an obstruction by Cromey, to de- failed miserably in the final stages crease the arrears.
WINS EASILY AT
for over half an hour, POKFULUM
GOOD MATCH PROMISED. In the Doubles encounters, Lee Wai-tong and Paul Kong should enter the next round, but an even“ tussle should be witnessed when
that inimitable pair comprising F. H. Kwok and S. W. Liang encoun- ter L. J. C. Loch and J. M. Tomlin-
Szo.
Probably the best doubles en- counter of the day will be that be- tween J. W. Leonard and G. Choa, and A. Crawford and G. C. Burnett, The former pair have played to- gether during the Colony Hardcourt Championships and during the last tennis season, and should emerge
winners.
Crawford and Burnett have never
played together and the outcome of their pairing against a the season- ed Craigengower combination should be very interesting/
The following is today's pro- gramme
Singles Championship TA. Pearce
TC. Monaghan S. A. Hussain v HD. Rumjahn S. S. Hussein - HL Owen-Hughes
Dombles Championship Paul Kong and Lee Wai-tong v. L. A Newnham and F. L. Baines.
FH Kwok and S. W. Liang v L. J. C. Loch and J. M. Tomlinson.-
J. W. Leonard and George Choz v A
Doubles Handicap
At Pokfulam yesterday, Dr. L. T. Crawford and G. G. Burnett. Ride's XI beat the University Phoenix EE Storey and N. L. E. Railton
by 18. runs. University Phoenix-58 (J. Tsui 17, K.(-6) B. K. Valentine and A. C. L
L Ng 15, Zimmern 7 for 25, Lam Bowker (-5/6)== 2 for 1)
P M M King and J. P. Murphy LT. Ride's XI-146 for 9 (A A (scr.) v L E. Wheble and J. A. Don- Pujahn 26, A. Bakar 23, A. P-glass (-3/6), Pereira 25, W. Hong Sling 23 re- J. J. Ferguson and J. M. Wilson tired, J. Tsui 3 for 52, V. Lingam (-3/6) v W. Wooding and E. Laidlaw 2 for 22).
(SCT).
of an attack. Ireland were playing a much bet-
After harrassing the Irish de- ter brand of Rugby than in their fence two previous encounters against Clement broke through for a try England and Scotland, and combin-which Legge converted with a ed very effectively in all depart beautiful kick from the touchline. ments. Just before, the interval wales held the ascendancy until Wooller failed by inches to score the final whistle, emerging winners from anither penalty from by 11 points to 5. near the touchline, almost on the The final game in the Interna-Dr.
tional Rugby Championship will be played next Saturday, when Eng- land meet Scotland in the "Calcat- the second ta Cup" match, on the famous half without the services of Twickenham ground, and the result Cromey, but little was seen of the of this game will decide the Cha Welsh backs the earlier stages (pionship series.
halfway mark.
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