THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 22, 1989
Great Double For Wolves?
Saturday's Semi-Final F.A. Cup Matches
PORTSMOUTH FAVOURED TO BEAT HUDDERSFIELD
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Lon Wanderers look almost "certainties” for the Wembley Cup final. Having disposed of Everton in one of their hardest matches of the competition, Major Buckley's eleven should have little to fear from Grimshy in this clash at Old Trafford on Saturday,
Now that they have steered clear of Portsmouth in the Cup, Wolves have a great chance of breaking a 42-year-old record and completing the coveted "double” Cup and Longue championship in one season.
Portsmouth, who shattered the mouth v. Huddersfield game will be hopes of the Cup-holders last played on Aston Villa's ground; Saturday fortnight, are the only and Wolverhampton v Gromsby on side left to carry the banner of Shefeld Wednesday's ground. the South, and they are strong- ly fancied to triumph over Hud: dersfield Town at Highbury,
"Pompey" have not conceded a goal in this season's tournament, and as they have nører ret won the Cup, although having figured in two- finals, this 'flue team will have every incentive. It is interesting to note that Grimsby, alone of the five teams concerned, have yet to reach the final.
THE DRAW
The draw, together with officials, for the semi-finals of the English F. A. Cup-ties, to be played Saturday are as follows:--
PORTSMOUTH V. HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
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At Arsenal Stadium, Referee, S. Boardman (Cheshire); linesmen, P. Stevens (Beds.) and Flt.-Sgt. J. Boyer (R.A.F.) {
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS V. GRIMSBY TOWN
At Manchester United's ground. Referee, F. W. Wort (Kent).
CLASH OF FIXTURES The English F.A. Council could not choose Manchester City's ground at Maine Road for one of the ties as this would have meant competition with Manchester Unit- ed; who would have fullfilled their League fixture (now postponed) with Everton on that date.
LONDON CALEDONIANS TO
CARRY ON
London Caledonians, the
well-
OWNERS AND TRAINERS ARE UNUSUALLY
known Isthmian League club, who OPTIMISTIC
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won the English F.A. amateur cup in 1923 have decided, at traordinary general meeting, to carry on for next season.
It was revealed at the niceting that there had been an encouraging response to the appeal for £500. The crisis was caused by the poor support the club's matchas received ht Park Royal Stadium, where they moved from Tu,will Park, and it was decided to neck cheaper. accommodation either by a rc- duotion of rent or a new ground. The result of the appeal made it certain that liabilities for this year would be afcured, and definite pro- mises have been received of suma up to 185 for next season.
Transatlantic Tour Of Soottish F.A.
JUNIOR LEAGUE CONFERENCE PROPOSALS
OFFIC
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European Situation Has Little Effect On Grand National
London, To-day. Considering the tremendous odds against any horse even finishing the Grand National course, many`own- ers and trainers are singularly op- timistic regarding the chances of ' their entrants,
Goldsmith, trainer of Black Hawk, considers his horse to have a very good chance, while Beeby, trainer of Brendan's Cottage and Rocqquilla, thinks the former horse has an excellent chance, having won a race proviously over the same course, while Rockquilla also likes Aintree.
Mr. Arthur Sainsbury, owner of |Blueshirt, says that his horse is running and jumping much better this year than last when it finished seventh in the Grand National. Bridgeman, trainer of Epiphanes, points out that his horse has never fallen, while Wight, trainer of In- versible, said his horse had a win- ning chance.
FFICIALS to accompany the Scottish team during the Canadian
and American tour were appointed at a meeting of the Coun-that his horse was an Aintree spe- cil of the Scottish Football Association in Glasgow.
Mr. Douglas Bowie, the president, who occupied the chair, intimated, as also did the other officer-bearers, inability to accom- the official in charge, while the following members of Council were pany the team. The secretary, Mr. G. G. Graham, was appointed nominated for two vacancies:-Mr. John Lamb, Arbroath F.C., Mr. Fred Dodd, Hamilton, Academicals F.C., and Mr. John Henderson, King's Park F.C. The vote resulted in the election of Messrs. Lamb and Dodd, who each received 23 votes, as against 15 for Mr. Henderson.
Good, trainer of Pencraik, said
course, while Walker, trainer of cialist and was sure to complete the Royal Danieli, expects his horse to of Temewillow, considers his entry give a good show. Rimell, trainer as a typical Aintree type, while Sir Alexander McGuire, owner of Workman, said he was very hope- ful.
Despite the European situation, usual gigantic business.-Reuter, railways and airways report the
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE COMMITTEE
The selection of players and all tee's negotiations, and he asked if other arrangements was left to the the adoption of the proposals would Selection Committee.
mean that the Central League would 'NATIONAL TICKETS WARNING be in the same position as other The chairman directed attention junior clubs with regard to the play- to a matter arising out of the allot-ing of provisionally-signed players. ment of tickets for the interna-
CUP TIE RECEIPTS tional match with England and the Mr. J. Murray, of the Scottish Scottish Cup final. He stated that Junior F.A., stated that it was ob- he had been handed a book of tic-vious that any question of a ban on Baseball League last night, vari. At a meeting of the Hong Kong kets for." a grand gift scheme," the players would be.. unnecessary, in prizes for which included reserved view of the proposals.
ous new rules for participation seats at these two matches. It must
were decided upon and a new com- It was agreed to hold an extra-mittee elected. It is the practice of the Associa-be understood, he remarked, that ordinary general meeting of the tidn, in cases where a town pos- there was a clause to prevent these Council on Monday, April 3, to President, F. 5. Molthon vice-Pre- . Major V. E. Duclos was elected sesses two League clubs, not to ar- tickets being sold for re-sale at en-consider the alternations in Articles sident, H. A. Barros, Treasurer, range a big fixture there whichhanced prices, or being used 88 and Rules necessary to comply with Roy Lau Secretary, and F. V. would compete with the team play- prizes in connection with competi- the recommendations made by the Molthen, Roy Lau, Bill Smith and ing at home.
tions. That was a matter entirely Conference Committee. against their regulations. It was
C. Horton Grounds Committee. agreed to leave the matter in the
ing decisions were reached at the Following discussion the follow- hands of the secretary.
meeting:
IF ANY REPLAYS Tottenham Hotspur offered their ground to the authorities, but Ar- senal's offer was accepted instead,
In the event of replays, the Ports
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Mr. James Bogle gave notice of motion suggesting that from the semi-final and final ties of the Scot Satistfaction was expressed by tish Cup, the deduction from the Mr. R. Williamson at the outcome drawings made by the Association of the Junior Conference Commit-lbe 10 per cent., instead of 8 per cent.
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CLOSING. DATE :
the Leagues games will be April The closing date for entries for
at 5 p.m., a meeting of the, League to be held at 6 p,m, the same day ::
Entrance fees will be $15, with a further $50 fee for membership tic keti
The ball used in any League game must be supplied by the League:
No club is to be allowed to take the field until all the fese are paid: All teams must adopt the official baseball uniform of trousers; and shirt, with proper insignia on the shirt
CHIENUMPIRE
FJi Molthen she to be Empire Chief, and an arbitrationskommit tee is to be elected by the new Pre- sident, Secretary and Treasurer and to be composed of three hon-parti- cipating members.
It was disclosed that the League's balance is 8280,