THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 22, 1939.
LOCAL INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY
Hard Hitting And Tenacity Score Over 'Pretty-Pretty' Methods England's Defence Break Up Clever India Attack
CHINA PONIES
(Continued from Page 20) 2.13.0-Just In Time (C. Encarnacao,
1C8); 2, Boolat Bay (H. J. A.) Hearne, 168); 3, King's Lead (V. V. Needa, 144), 1⁄2 and 2. (A.M. G).
2.16.0-Rose
Jang (C. Encarnacao, 160); 2, Tampa Bay (D. Black, 168); 3; Scenic View (H. C. Pih, 146). Short head and 2. (A.M. 5).
2.17.2-Salvage Master (Tao, 165); 2, Double Chance (Needa, 168); 3, Dekko (Hearne, 166). 2 & samo, (A.M. 8).
2,18,2-Strathbannock (Black, 161); 2,
Valorous (Ip Kui Ying, 162). 1 and 3. (2nd E 2).
FIVE GOALS FOR GEORGE FOWLER; SYD AND ERNIE ALSO SHINE
(By "ADREM")
PRETTY stickwork and nice-looking short-pass-
HOCKEY PLAYERS
TO CELEBRATE
In celebration of the success of Hong Kong's team in Shanghai, a tea-party will be held at Glou- cester Building probably on Fri- day at 5.15 p.m. by the Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey Associa- tion.
At the same time, the oppor- tunity will be taken to bid fare well to Mr. R. Henderson, Hon.~ Secretary of the Hong Kong
ing failed badly yesterday before robust tack- Sylvandale (Needa, 168) 5ling and hard hitting on the Navy Ground, King's
Park, yesterday when India, firm favourites for the Hockey Association, who rendered International Hockey title, were trounced by Eng- land to the tune of 7 goals to 1.
2.21.3 Fei Ying (Proulx, 146); 2, This
Time (Woo, 168): 3, Tempest (Encarnacao, 150). and 2.
(2nd E 2).
1/4 Miles
,
2.24.0 Rose Elect (Encarnacao, 161); Although this score seems to of the game. G. H. Fowler, gaining 2, Desert Chief (Poy, 161); indicate vast superiority on the possession, worked his way into the King's Warden (Marshall, 161). part of the winners, in actual circle, took the ball almost over 2 & 0.* (A.M. 4). 2.26.1-Navylight (Pih, 161); 2, Eve fact, this was far from being touch before shooting and scoring
of Harvest (Marshall, 158); correct.
3).
Was
own half but as far back as their
:
per-
valuable service as a selector.
Mr. Henderson leaves for Home shortly.
WAH YAN ASSOCIATION ATHLETIC MEETING
INTER-SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS
The Wah Yan Past Students' a fine goal from a difficult angle. Association will hold its second Conquering Time (Pote-Hunt, At one stage in the first half
Two minutes later, the same annual athletic meet at Caroline 158). many & 3.. (A.M. 1).
the Hill on Sunday next. 2.28.0-Wild Life (Wei, 145); 2, Rob there was only one team in it-not player broke through, drew
Among the Roy (Encarnacao, 152); 3, New England!
goal-keeper and shot into an empty events will be an open 400 metres Star (Marshall, 152). & 1.
net.
relay race, for which many entries (A.M. 2).
India did everything but score.
India returned to the attack and have been received, and a relay 2.28.2-Rose Elect (C. Encarnacao, England, one short for a few mo-
their raids on England's goal al-race for Wah Schools. 108); 2, Moonlight View (H. C. Pih, 140); 3, Red Feather (D.ments owing to the non-appearance
ways looked dangerous. After the Rev. Fr. G. T. Byrne will dis- Black, 140). 6 and 3. (1st E.). of Pte. Dunne, whose place 2.30.2-Hyndford Bridge (Needa, 163); subsequently taken by A. E. P. half had been in progress 25 min-tribute the prizes.
24 Conquering Time (Pote Guest, were penned not only in their utes, however, England went nap! Hunt, 103).length. (A.M.
George Fowler, receiving a 2.32.3-Silkylight (Pote-Hunt, 163); 2, "25." They could not cope with fect pass from his brother Syd, on King's Warden (Needa, 161); the brilliant movements instituted the right, scored with a first-timer 3, Wild Life (Black, 163). 6 & by Pritam Nath, the opposing cento complete his hat-trick and follow- 3. (A.M. 3).
tre-forward,
ing the bully-off, Gemmell, who The annual inter-school athletic 2:33.3-Marksman (V. V. Needa, 158);
be held next week 2. Celtic Star (T. L. Wong, Shah Wah, on the right-wing, a throughout the game had been com- meeting will 158); 3, Oranje Boven (C. En-this period, also struck brilliant bining very well with S. A. Fowler, Caroline Hill Stadium, commencing carnacao, 158). 2% and form. His piercing runs down his received a long pass from the left with the heats on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. The finals will be held on Friday at (A.M. 5). 2.34.3-Rose Jane (C. Encarnacao, wing and accurate centring should
goal.
Nine teams, King's Queen's, St. 152)); 2, Tampa Bay. (D. have met with far better
The Indian defence was now Joseph's, La Salle, Central British, Black, 161); 3, Scenic View (H.
Diocesan Boys'. St. Paul's, St. Ste- C. Pih, 140). 14 and 1 (1st
cracking. The hard-hitting long-
phen's and Wah Yan have entered. E.)..
passing methods of their opponents Mr. C. G. Sollis, Director of Educa- had them all at sea and G. H. Fow-tion,
will present the Governor's ler scored two further goals before Shield to the winning team and dis- the final whistle went, to make his tribute the prizes. individual tally for the match, five. Tenacious Matches
2.36.0-Marksman (Needa, 165); 2 Rose Evelyn (Encarnacao, 168); 3, Celtic Star (Tao, 159). 1% and 2 (2nd E. 1). 2.38.4-Celtic Star (T. L. Wong, 158);
Osman Good
and went through to add the fifth the same time. results.
Osman, in the England goal, was and called upon time and again right gallantly did he discharge his duties giving a faultless display
2, Oranje Boven (Encarnacao, throughout. 158); 3. National Honour (Chanson, 158). 2 & many. (A.M. 3).
-14 Miles
also Bond, at right-back, was good. Desperation lent him unusual
:
Too much credit cannot be given
K.C.C. TO HOLD
FINAL DANCE
at
Kowloon Cricket Club's. final
to
atten-
2.55.4 (record)-Rose Elect (Encarna.speed. He revealed fine combina-to England's defence for the gallant cao, 161), 2, Navylight (Pih,tion with Carter and was ably sup-manner in which they stood up to 161); 3. Eve of Harvest (Mar-ported by Ernie Fowler, who, as their task. Their tenacious methods dance of the season will be held on shall, 158). Many & many left-half, kept well back in support were mainly responsible for break- Saturday next from 9.30 p.m. (A.M. 2).
of the last line of defence.
ing up India's all-Interport attack 2.30 a.m. when the dance band of 3.04.1-Silkylight (Pote-Hunt, 161); 2,
Moonlight View (Wong, 161); Hook gave his usual hard-work- which towards the end could not get the Royal Scots will be in
dance. did together. 3, Red Feather (Wel, 161). 3 ing display - at centre-half as
Tickets, including refreshments, & 3. (A.M. 1).
Dilmott but a slippery and bumpy England's forwards, completely 9.26.0-Celtic Star (Marshall, 158) and ground made good hockey difficult overshadowed for the greater part will be-Ladies $1.50, Gentlemen
Marksman (T. L. Wong, 158)
which of the first half, fully maintained $2.
at K.C.C. dead-heated for first; 3. Febru- and England made many ary Fourth (Liang, 155). Dead-were only covered by quick recov-the promise they had revealed in Booking is now open heat & 4. (A.M. 4). .
ery and rapid clearing.
their game with Scotland and when and tables may be reserved for par- 1% Miles
As the game progressed, the passes began to reach them tore ties of six or over. 3.40.3-Silkylight (Pote-Hunt, 161); 2,
Red Feather (Wei, 101). Many, England team, a goal down in the into India's defence in no uncertain 2 starters only. (A.M. 2). first 10 minutės, regained their manner. AUSTRALIAN PONIES
confidence.
India's forwards would have been Whereas clearances were apt to a good deal more effective had they A Great Time (Woo, 162); 3, be mishit or hit 'straight to the op-eschewed individualism and indulg-
In celebration of their victory in Macquarie River (Wei, 140). 1 position in the first 20 minutes, lat-ed more in passing. and short head. (2nd E 2)..
Their defence was disappointing, the Seven-a-side Rugby Tournament erly they began to find their proper 1/4 Miles
marks and in one of England's few although Datta Ram caught
the Police, held a dinner at Happy -2.14.3-Lucky Lad (Needa, 154); 2,
occasions with Valley last night. About 60 persons Lancashire Chips (Black, 154);|first-half breakaways, a short-corn-eye on numerous 3, Able Amazon (S. W. Pan, er was awarded them from which his fine first-time clearing.
were present including Mr. G. S. 154). Neck & 3. (A.M. 2). Sydney Fowler equalised with Portugal will have to play very Wilson, A.S.P., Sub-Inspector J. S.
well to beat England in the final Riddell and Dr. J. A. R. Selby. which will be played to-morrow.
The teams:
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1.59.2 Discovery Bay (Yuen, 140);
2.15.3-Lucky Lad (V. V. Needa, 162);
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2, Snowy River (P. Y. T. Wei, soaring shot into the net which gave 149); 3, Lancashire Chips (D.]Man Singh no chance. Black, 152). neck and 12. India continued to attack but the England defence stood up well to (A.M. 5), 2.20.0-Happy Landings (Davis, 152);
2, Devonian (Hearne, 165); g, the pressure.
Half-time arrived with the score National Victory (Chanson, 162), 2 & 4. (A.M.
12 Miles
- 2.49.0-Triumphant Day (Tao, 156);
Chiltern (Encarnacao, 158) Cocklerol (Noëda, 152). 8 & head. (A.M. 8),
1-all.
Fine Goal
Ten minutes after the resumption, came the most spectacular period
the
POLICE CELEBRATE SUCCESS
ARMY CRICKET
L/Bdr. Carter; Bdr. Dilmott, Lt. Hook, England:-Pte. Osman; V. C. Bond, E. Fowler; S. A. Fowler, E. R. A. Gem-
The Large Units' cricket semi- mel; G. H. Fowler, Bdr. Marshall, and final between the Royal Engineers A. E. P. Guest:
Units,
India-Man Singh; Datta Ram, Gus and the Combined Small - gain Singh Gurbachan Singh, M. H. which was postponed, will be played Hussain, M. R. Maliki Shah Wali, Pyara Singh, Lt. Pritham Nath, Ner at Sookunpoo on Tuesday at ain Singh, and Pártaub Singh."
a.m.