THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 17, 1989.
HOCKEY TEAM'S RETURN
Colony Team Royally Treated By Wingsang Crew
Copies Of Pennants Made & Flown At Masthead
BISLEY MEETING
Royal Scots HONG KONG
Head Services
Heavy downpours of rain on Saturday washed out most of the events fixed for that day but the Bisley Rifle meeting was continued yesterday under fair conditions.
their Royal Scots proved capabilities by having the finest team aggregate. They were followed by Middlesex Regiment.
of
The following are the results Saturday's and yesterday's meetings:
The President's Cup.-1, Inspector Hopkins (H.K.P.), 48; 2, P. 0. Swan (R.N.R.S. Stonecutters), 47; 3, Capt.
MEN IN SYDNEY
Two former Hong Kong men are making their marks in Sydney cricket.
They are:-
-A. E. M. Morgan and
G. P. Lammert,
Morgan, who was formerly con- 'nected with the Hong Kong Cham~ ber of Commerce, and Geoff. Lam- mert, better known for his Rug- ger prowess and captaincy of the Macão Interport Hockey Team now open the batting for the Sydney Y.M.C.A.
Guscolt (Middlesex), 47; 4, Sgt. PERRY SELECTS
Gowans (H.K.P.), 47; 6, Lt. Le Seeleur (R.E.), 47; 6, E. R. A. Gilpin (R.N.), 47; 7, Cpl. Cole (R.NR.S.), 46; L/Sgt. Nunn (R.E.), 46.
FIVE AS DAVIS
Pte. Geary CUP PROBABLES
Decimal Target.-1, (1/Middlesex), 32; 2, Pte. Gromin (1/Middlesex), 20; 3, Sto. Donovan (R.N.), 25.
Blackdown Competition, Class
L/C. McDonald (9.R.a).-1, Scots), 31; 2, Sgt. Billingham, (II.K.P.). 30; 3, Lt. Russell (R.E.), 29; 4, Lt. Fishbourne (1/Middlesex), 28; 5, Sgt. Sargent (H.K.P.), 28; 6, L/C. Evens press to name the American tennis (R.A.0.0.), 28; 7, Spr. Allo (R.E.), 27 players that he would pick, if the
Sgt. Consolation - Sweepstakes. Green 12/R. Scots), L/C. Plummer job were his, to defend the Davis in the challenge (1/Middlesex), E. R. A. O'Shea (R.N.), Cup this year and P/Sgt. Wong (H.K.P.R.), all 27: round,
He named the following: Robert Cpl. Brown (2/R. Scots), 26.
Riggs; Gene Mako; Sidney Wood, Wayne Sabin and. Jack Tidball,
SWATOW' MEN'S
TEAM INFLICT FIRST DEFEAT
"We had a marvellous time and a brilliant team. I personally am very sorry it is all over,” said Miss Iris Woolley, captain of the Hong Kong Ladies' Interport Hockey Team which arrived this morning in the Wingsang..
Miss Woolley's
sentiments
were shared by all members of SOCCER the team, who were all extreme- ly enthusiastic both with regard to their treatment in Shanghai and the splendid efforts made by the entire ship's company of the Wingsang to make their voyage| down a pleasant one.
in Shanghai Hong Kong
Defeat Macao
HONG KONG BEAT MACAO
To meet the ship when it dock- ed in Swatow yesterday was Bertie Gosano, former Colony Interport BY TWO CLEAR GOALS YES- footballer, who is now
stationed TERDAY IN THE ANNUAL IN- there.
TERPORT SOCCER MATCH.
Hossack, the Royal Scots centre-
New York, April 8. M. Fred Perry, who is now touring (2/R the United States playing profes- At 4 p.m., a match was played
sional matches with Donald Budge, against a men's team and the ladies forward, who has just recovered a member of the were defeated by 4 goals to 2 after | from a bout of malaria, scored was asked by
at half-time. both goals, one in each half. being 1-2 down Gosano scored two goals, at centre- The team returned this morn- forward, for Swatów, while Missing and Mr. W. E. Hollands, the Violet Bradbury and Miss Hilda manager, in an interview, said Reid, scored for Hong Kong. Miss that he was pleased with the Reid appeared at inside-left. team's performance though he had some anxious moments yes- terday morning when several of the selected players did not turn up at the appointed rendezvous........... and Cheuk Shek-kam, Chan Tak-fai and Dorothy Moss-received a nasty crack Parker had on Saturday notifled him over the ankle. Nevertheless, we all that they would not be able to make enjoyed it thoroughly. The entire for-the trip, and Courtney and Honniball eign community of Swatow turned out were invited to see the game and we had our own join the party. supporters from the boat.
M.
Blackdown Competition, Class (S.R.b).—1, L/C, Langford (1/Middle- sex), 32; 2, P/Sgt. Wong (H.K.P.R.), 31; 3, Inspector A. E. Carey (H.K.P.). 31.
Consolation Sweepstakes.
Major
Syne (2/Royal Scots), 31; sub-Inspec- or Ritchie (H.K.P.), 30; L/Sgt. Hoo (H.K.P.R.), 30.
Class X Blackdown Competition, (S.R.a).~1, Capt. Carless (R.N.S.), 33; 2, Gillman (D.R.C.), 30; 3, Cpl. Mag- han Singh (H.K.P.) 28.
Consolation Sweepstakes. L/S. Pann (H.K.P.), 28; Sgt. Kane. (2/R.S.); 28; Lt. Mayo (R.N.), 27.
RIGGS CERTAINTY AS NO. 1 Perry said that while Riggs” was
practically a certainty as America's No. 1 singles player, the choice for the second singles man seemed "to lie between Wood and Sabin.” `
"Wood," said the Englishman, "is potentially the greatest player in amateur tennis, but he needs more play than he has been having.
with
"Conditions in Swatow were far from ideal for hockey," said one of the team when interviewed this morning....
"The ground was very bumpy
Champagne Dinner
"The captain and almost the whole of the crew went ashore with us and It was not due to their vocal efforts that we did not win. After the game the captain was so pleased at the show we had put up that he gave us a champagne dinner on the boat. Did we all enjoy ourselves!"
at the last moment to
When Mr. Hollands arrived on the boat he had exactly 11 players out of the selected 14, -
Shortly before sailing Ferrier of the Police, arrived and it was learned that the Police Football Secretary had fail- ed to notify the Police players of the meeting place.
SELECTED TEAM
X "Sabin is playing better tennis Blackdown Competition, Class (S.R.b).-1, Sgt. Roberts (H.K.P.), and this year than he did last summer. Boulton (D.S.C.), 85 (to be shot off); If Wood should be picked for the 3, P. O. Swan (R.N.S.) and Langley (D.R.C.), 38; 5, L/S. Nunn (R.E.), 83; singles, I would use Sabin
With the players available on board 6, Sgt. Perkins (H.K.P.), 38; 7, Sgt Mako for the doubles. They would
Mr. Hollands then chose the follow- Heap (R.M.), 33.
not be a great team, but they would
ing to represent. Hong Kong. That the captain of the Wingsang Sweepstakes.-S/Lieut. Consolation
and If Sabin is did take the team under his wing is Leonard; Honneywell,
Cheong Wing-choy; Hussain
Bright and Bateman (H.K.N.V.F.), 33; C. S. M. take a lot of beating.
the fact that he had Maslem (R.E.), E. A. Templeton picked for the singles, then I would illustrated by
Courtney; Armstrong, Thornburn, larger editions of the two pennants Hossack, Ferrier and Lau Tau-man. (R.N.), Capt. Guscott (1/Middlesex), pair up Tidball and Mako, Austin (D.R.C.), and 2/Lieut. Dawson
"This team," added Perry, "mighted proudly at the mast-head when the the team was surprised to find Chan won in Shanghai made and theso float- On arrival at the ground at Macao, (1/Middlesex), all 32.
Aus-ship steamed Into Swatow and they
Camberley Competition, Class (8.R.)-1, Pte. Scott (2/R. Scots), and L/Sgt. Pann (H.K.P.R.), 31, (to be Continued at foot of Next Column shot off); 3, Cpl. Morris (2/R. Scots), 80.
x not be good enough to beat
tralia, but it would have a chance in were left there until the ship docked Kwong-yu, of the Police and one of the every match.”—Reuter.
backs, already there, ready to play. this morning.
In the absence of any instructions, The whole of the team, which left here on Sunday fortnight, is now back he had made his way to Macao. As the in the Colony with the exception of team had already been fixed Mr. Hol- lands could not include him in the side. Mrs. Read, who stayed over and leaves Hong Kong were all over Macao in Shanghai to-morrow.
the first 15 minutes and should have shots hitting the bars or going just béen four goals in the lead; several
wide.
Consolation Sweepstakes. Gilman (D.R.C.), 30; Pte. Harman (IEK.V. Scots), E. R. A. Roberts (R.N.), Spr D.C.), 29; Sgt. Kane (2/R. Scots), 29. Colbrook (RE.), and A/B. Lawson
Camberley Competition, Class X (RN), all 27. (8.R.b).—1, S/Lt. Morahan (H.K.N. V.F.); 2, Cadet Carey (H.K.N.V.F.); 3, E. R. A. Keiller (R.N.), and P. O Swan (R.N.R.S.); (the foregoing three results were reached after a 'shot off'); 5, Sgt. Roberts (H.K.P.), 33; 6, Sgt
Services Team Aggregate-1, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Scots, 79; 2, 1st Battalion, The Middlesex Regiment, 77
H.E. TO ATTEND
Heap (R.N.R.S.), 88; 7, 2/LL. Dawson His Excellency the Governor, Sir (1/Middlesex), Jð.
Consolation Sweepstakes.--E/A. GI-Geoffry Northcote, has promised to at tend the Ride Meeting this afternoon, pin (R.N.), E/A Templeton (RN) and will distribute the trophies and Capt. Sequeira H.K.V.D.C.), all 88; prizes at 5 pm. Surgt./Lt. Mackio (H.K.N.VF.), Blake (D.R.C.), P/Sgt. Thong (H.K.P.R.); all 82.
Camberley Competition. Class M (B.R.a).-1, Lt. Russel (R.E.), 29; 2.
TO-DAY'S EVENTS
This morning the second stage
Sgt. Billingham (H.K.P.), 28) 8, Pte. the Governor's Prise will be decided McWilliam (2/R. Scots), 281 6, L/C.followed by
Evens (R.A.0.C.), 27; 7, C. S. M. Whit
tot (2/R. Scots), 27,
Consolation. Sweepstake
Wong (H.K.P.R.), Col Ersemand Ba
Long Range
the final Services Rit elded on No.
Miss Gray arrived on Thursday in the Corfu, while Mrs. Dalziel and Miss Greig arrived on Saturday in the Asa- ma Maru.
NO TENNIS TO-DAY
Leonard, at left back, played a good game while the halves were very steady. Cheong Wing-choy in goal was safe with the few shots that camo his way.
In attack Hossack and Thorburn were outstanding, the later having hard luck with a scorching shot, which hit the cross bar in the latter stages" of the game..
Owing to the wet ground, there In demonstrating the utter futility will be no tennis to-day, it was an of those limitless Tests, the South nounced by Mr. T. C. Monaghan, African players have already done cricket a service, if the gamo's rulers match hon. secretary, this morning. take their lesson to heart. They will The match between Taui Yan-pui do another service by winning the 1 Ho Ka-lau, orginally Fixed for match and no giving further proof that to-day, will now be played on, the the toss in the all important factor in Stand Court on Friday,
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