THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 1, 1989
SOCCER
ENGLAND'S SUCCESS IN INTERNATIONAL TIE Scotland Beaten In Thrilling Tussle
First Athletic Meeting Of Government Vernacular School
The first annual sports of the Gov- ernment Vernacular Normal and Mid- dlo School was held at Causeway Bay yesterday. Mrs. Fung Ping-wah, wife of the President of the Old Boys' As- sociation, presented the prizes.
Results:
100 Yards (“A” Division).—1, Chan Hon-shou; 2, Lau Kai-ming; 3, Chan Kwai-fong. Time: 10% secs. ("B" Di- vision),-1, Au Shee-kit; 2, Wan Ho- wong; 3, Chung Him-on; Time: 12 secs.
50 Yards. ("C" Division).—1, Luk Tak-sun; 2, Chan Kwing-fui; 3, Au Young Yik-fung. Time: 8 3/5 secs.
-Shot Put ("A" Division).-1, Tau Kai-ming; 2, Lee Yau-shing; 3, Cheng Kuen-chaw. Distance: 28 ft. 9 ins.
Long Jump ("B" Division).—1, Au Shce-kit; 2, Chung Hui-on; 3, Wan Ho- wong. Distance: 14 ft. 11 ins.
High Jump (“B” Division).—1, Ho Kwok-kuen; 2 Chung Huion; 3, Lam Kwong-ku, Height: 4 ft. 7% ins.
200 Yards ("C" Division)-1, Chan Kailan; 2 Tỉa Kwong hơn; 3, Leung Shek-ling. Time: 32 4/5 secs.
Long Jump (“A” Division).-1, Chan Hon-shou; 2, Lee Yau-shing; 3, Chow Yiu-fai; Distance: 18 ft. 4 ins.
Shot Put ("B" Division).-1, Tang Yim-yee; 2, Tam To-yip; 3, Wan Ho wong. Distance: 30 ft. 2 ins.
JOHN HENRY LEWIS SAILING TO MEET
LEN HARVEY
John Henry Lewis sailed from New York on April 20 to defend his world light heavyweight title against Len Harvey in London, it was announced by Brigadier-Gen- eral A. C. Critchley, the Harrin- gay chief,
The National Boxing Associa- tion of America have pronounced Lewis fit to fight, thus disposing of statements to the effect that he was having serious trouble with his eyes and would be unable to defend his championship. The Harringay authorities insisted upon this assurance before they would conclude negotiations with Lewis.
"John Henry," 25 years of age, and one of the three negro world champions, came to England in 1936 and beat Harvey in defence of his title at Wembley on No- vember 9. He has retained the championship twice since then against challengers in America, but a few months ago he was knocked out in the first round by Joe Louis, world heavy-weight champion. No date for the fight has yet been announced.
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his bowling friends had gathered to give him a souvenir. Mr. Whiteman had always assisted the Club in the field of bowls as well as being 100 Yards Egg and Spoon-1, Cheng of its greatest supporters in the Kuen-chau; 2, Yeung Chau-luk.
Club's social activities, and he 800 Yards ("A" Division).—1, Lau pressed the esteem and respect in Kai-ming; 2, Cheng Kuen-cham; 3, which he was held by the members Chow Cham-shu. Time: 2 mins. 40 of Craigengower.
seca.
High Jump (“A” Division).—1, Chau Hung-yau; 2, Cheng Kuen-cham, Height: 4 ft. 9% ins.
200 Yards ("B" Division).-1, Au She-kit; 2, Lee Shui-on; 3, Chung Hui-
Time: 26 1/5 secs.
on.
200 Yards ("A" Division)-1, Chan Hon-shou; 2. Chan Kee-kwan; 3, Chan Kwai-fong. Time: 24 3/5 secs.
400 Yards Inter-School Relay -1, Queen's College; 2, King's College. Time: 49 secs.
Ex-
In his reply, Mr. Whiteman thank- ed the members for the souvenir and said he had enjoyed every minute ho had spent at the Club. He added that he hoped to be back in Hong Kong within three years and the first thing he would do would be to visit Craigengower and see his old friends again.
Hop, Step and Jump (“A” Division), Kowloon Cricket. Club held their first -1, Fu Suen-kit; 2, Chan Kwai-fong, League tennis trial at Cox's Road yes- 3. Lee Yau-shing. Distance: 32 ft. 7terday.
fns.
There was a very poor attendance
110 Yards Low Hurdle (“A” Divi-and only new talent revealed was G. sion).-1, Chan Hung-yau; 2, Chan White, former Shanghai player, and J. Hon-shou; 3, Chow Chau-lau. Time: R. Turner.
17 1/5 secs.
*Team Race.-1, Yu Kwing-kou's
team; 2, Tam To-yip's team,
Staff Race Handicap-1, Lai Chee- kwan; 2, Tsui Hang-kee; 3, Wong Kwok-fong.
400 Yards ("B" Division).—Au Shee- kit; 2, Lee Shlu-oi; 3, Ho Kwok-kuen. Time: 72 1/5 secs.
400 Yards (“A” Division)-1, Lau Ki-ming; 2, Chan Shu-shou; 3, Lau Ping-lum. Time: 631⁄2 secs.
Three-Legged Race--1, Chung Ming and Fan Kwai-yui; 2, Lai Po-hoi and Kwok Kam-tin; 3, Chan Kwaifong and Fang Wai-chee.
Team A.-Chau Hon-shan, 21 points. Team B-Au Shee-kit, 20 points.
PRESENTATION TO B.W. WHITEMAN
A pleasant function took place at the Craigengower Cricket Club yes- terday, when the President, - Mr. B. W. Bradbury, presented a silver engraved cigarette box fa, Mr. B/W, Whiteman in the prem
ber of lawn
Mr. Bradbu
would be les days after Club for t
GOOD RALLY AND LAST MINUTE GOAL
SCOTLAND
1 ENGLAND
2 London, April 16-A good rally late in the second half en- abled England to beat Scotland by two goals to one in the Inter- national match at Hampden Park yesterday."
A crowd of nearly 150,000, which included the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, watched the game, in which some brilliant football was seen, despite the deplorable weather conditions of driving rain and a strong wind.
For the greater part of the game England's defence had a severe test- ing, and they were hard put to resist the brilliant efforts of the Scottish forwards. An error in defence allow- ed Scotland to take the lead midway through the first half through Dougal, but towards the end of the match the English forwards gained the mas- tery. First Beasley made the scores level, and in a great finish Lawton scored the winning goal.
As a result of the match, which was the 63rd between the two countries, England share the championship with Scotland and Wales. England's last win at Hampden Park was in 1926-27 The Duke of Gloucester shook hands with the players before Baxter, the Scottish captain, won the toss. The soft, yielding turf lent itself to clever football, and Matthews
early prominent on England's right wing When an English defender passed the ball back, Dougal nearly won the race for possession and gained a corner for Scotland.
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Hall twice dribbled through on his own for England, and the second time Dawson had to leap high to keep out a hard shot. McSpadyen next came into the picture, but another corner to Scotland proved fruitless. Cullis was a fine "stopper" for England, but he found Dougal-unorthodox and lively as ever-difficult to subdue. The Preston centre was quick on the ball and ever ready to try a shot at goal, Once a slip by Cullia gave Milne a chance, but the Scottish left-winger failed to shoot first time, and could only force a corner.
FINAL INTERNATIONAL TABLE
Goals P. W. L. D. For Agat. England 3 2 1 0 11 5 Scotland.. 3 2 1 0 6 4 Wales
3 2 1 Ireland 3 0 3
9
6
0
1 12
GAL scored for Scotland. Morris and mouth, and Woodley was hopelessly Cullis both hesitated in the goal. beaten as Dougal nipped in and shot the ball into the net,
The ball
down the middle, but could make lit- Lawton tried hard to force a way tle impression on Baxter. Scotland's ball control was brilliant," was kept right on the ground, and the understanding between halves and shown by England. Scotland played forwards was, much better than that grand football, despite the heavy ball, and Hapgood and Morris were often badly harassed,
Lawton was too closely marked to achieve much, and it was left to Beas- ley to thrill England's supporters by bringing Dawson to his knees to save a hard left-foot shot from close in. Scotland were vastly superior in at- tack and thoroughly deserved to be ahead at the interval.
footwork
Scotland quickly pressed to the at- tack at the start of the second half, and Dougal, cleverly beating two or three opponents, gave Milne-a-grand pass. England escaped, however, and Hall tried a swift, long shot, only to miss the mark. The rain did not seem to worry the players." RUGGED DEFENCE
DELIGHTFUL FOOTWORK For the first 20 minutes Scotland As before, the Scottish in a slippery goalmouth, had a harass- never reached the same high standard had nearly all the play, and Woodley, was a delight to watch, and England ing time. A brilliant English move, of artistry or understanding. England in which the ball went from Willing-were not unsettled by their deficit, ham to Hall, and then to Matthews, but Scotland kept the mastery. In ended with Beasley out of position for sheer speed they were much ahead of the final pass. In a hard and fast the visitors, and Venters and Walker game Scotland made all the running, were grand inside forwards who never without unduly worrying a rugged relaxed their efforts. The methods defence. McSpadyen sent across some of the Scots on treacherous turf ap- good centres, but Woodley and his peared to bewilder the Englishmen, whose defence was often at sixes and
backs were always alert.
After 22 minutes, however, DOU-sevens.
Watch The Clubhead
By BEST BALL
Golfers should always remember that all the pains they take to con- form to swing fundamentals can be rendered just so much waste mo- tion, if they do not keep the club- head aligned at-right angles to the ball at impact. It is the moment of impact which tells how the ball will go, although to be sure tho chances of a better Impact greater if the player will swing in an orthodox fashion,
are.
To lessen the chances of error. the player owes it to himself to develop a grip, strong enough to keep the clubface square to the ball during the hitting stage and be- yond. A none too carefully wat- ched grip, even on tee shots, has been known to be swerved aside by the shock at impact.
Through the fairway even great ër precautions must be taken. This should not be interpreted however as an invitation to grip, the club- shaft in a vise like grip. ↑ Such á
ould only tighten troy.
GRAPHIC GOLE
KEEP CLUBHEAD SQUARE TO BALL
FIRM GRIP KEEPS CLUBFÁCE
POSITION
ALIGNED
THROUGHOUT" STROKE FINISH PITCH SHOTS WITH CLUBHEAD PÕINTED
TOWARD HOLE!
impact and follow through with the quuhead-rölrited toward the hole..
The Scottish would give their rivals no respite, and for, a time England had a bad time. However, Hapgood, Morris, Cullis, and Woodley prevented further scoring. England deserved full praise for a gallant defence.
England fought back magnificently, however, and after 67 minutes a pass by Lawton enabled BEASLEY .to equalise the scores. With the cham- pionship slipping from their grasp, and England fighting more boldly, the Scots threw everything into attack, but England, making a supreme ef- fort, suddenly turned the tables and became masters. First Lawton miss- ed An open goal, but in a storming finish, with Mercer, England's left- half, outstanding, a grand movement gave LAWTON the winning goal two minutes from the end.
Scotland Dawson (Glasgow Ran- gers); Carabine (Third - Lanark), Cummings (Aston Villa); Shankly (Preston North End), Baxter (Mid- dlesbrough), McNab (West Bromwich Albion); McSpadyen (Partick This- tle). Walker (Heart of Midlothian); Dougal (Preston North End), Venters (Glasgow Rangers); Milne (Middles- brough Fas England
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Woodley (Chelsea); Mor- rhampton Wanderers), rsenal): Willingham Cullls (Wolver- Mëriér (Evere oka City) Hall
Awton (Ever