THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 23, 1939.
SPORTS
SCOTS BEAT IRISH BY THREE GOALS TO TWO PARADE
Edinburgh, August 31.-The Scottish League won the K.C.C. TENNIS
first représentative game of the season by the odd goal in five at Belfast last night, but the eleven chosen were very fortunate indeed to beat the Irish League side, who played orthodox football.
The Scots were indebted to the defence, in which Dawson and Ellis were outstand Ing. Dawson, in fact, gave a most assuring display. Often called a goal-line goalkeep er, he tame out of his charge often to clear Irish raida, and showed he was the master of the home forwards' tactica.
At no time were the Scots impressive, and the game does not help either League or Association officials for matches to come.
The wing half-backs Infled miserably, and the whole nide went to pieces in face of sturdy Irish defensive play. There followed a period of Irish aggression, and Dykes was tcept busy. Although making no bad mis- takes, the young Hearts player did not kick well, and did not compare with Carlyle in the opposition ranks,
Nevertheless, the Irish team were much more dangerous at close quarters and Cou- ser almost headed the opening goal after a prolonged attack. Good work by Venters and a run by Nutley relieved the pressure which should- have given the Irish side the lead. Dawson, in fact, had to make grand saves from Marshall and Couser.
There was a tremendous amount of luck on the Scot's side in the following minutes. All the foolball was coming from the Irish side who were better in positional play and almost always quicker in recovery. Only a great save by Dawson at the post from a header by Kernoghan kept the Scots from being in arrears. Ellis was lucky in not conceding a penalty kick with a very late tackle.
IRELAND LEAD
FIXTURES
The following are the matches ar- ranged. for the coming week in Kow- loon Cricket Club's Annual Tennis Tournament:
AS has been announced, Hong Kong Cricket League will hold its an- nual meeting on Monday,
Normally, the agenda for this meet- ing is such, that considerable interest- ing discussion might have been expect- ed for and against that old bone of contention, Home and Away League matches; and another equally inter- esting subject, the eight-ball over.
The outbreak of war has, however, A. Gray (~~~30.3) (Handi-altered the whole aspect of our ap-
proaching cricket season. cap "A")
In the minds of many, in fact, con- Court No. 2-F. Grose (-15.3) v. G. M. Gillard (scr.) (Handl- cap "A")
TUESDAY
Court No. 1-E. C. Fincher (—40) v. S.
and
Court No. 3-R. E. Lee (-3.6) v. W. L. Rapley (-15) (Handi- cap "B") Court No. 4-W. Hung
Mrs. Eymard (-30) v. R, T. Broadbridge and Miss Harker (-15,3)
Clarke and Mrs. Knight (-3.6) v. A. C. Perry and Mrs. Sweeney (-15)
It was only right when the home team went ahead, Dawson made a brilliant one- handed save from Couser but the ball went to Marshall, who made no mistake in net Court No. 5-F. F. ting just on the Interval.
Immediately after the restart a desperate
Carlyle, a Scot who has seen service with Motherwell, was by no means a defensive centre half-back, and was part and parcel of the Irish League's combined assaults.
Apart from all that, the Scottish League's forwards disappointed greatly, and even Venters was well held until he scored the Scottish attack resulted in the equaliser, winning goal close on time. Venters, whoKeyes shooting through from fully twenty- was expected to be the match-winner, did five yards. A few minutes later an all- Court No, 6-R. Blyth and D. W. Joyce
(~~~~~3.0) V.
N. A. E. Mackay and T. A. Madar (-3,6) WEDNESDAY
not give Nutley many chances to shine, but Scottish move ended with Dewar turning the he did do a great deal of work in midfield. | ball into the net for the simplest goal ima- More disappointing were Dewar and M'Spad- ginable. yen, who were completely off form. The latter was very well held by the veteran Fulton, who played for St. Bernards nepriv twenty years ago.
The Scottish League best were also more
Carabine, or less veterans-Dawson,
and Ellis. The others were of little account, and even at this early date may have forfeited all prospect of "caps." A Walker might have taken this game from mediocrity, but it is doubtful,
THE GAME
Carabine captained the Scottish team who. unlike the Irish side, were not numbered, and he lost the toss and faced a slight breeze. Keyes started the Scots in a good move right away, but Fulton cleared in front of goal. The opening raid ended with Nut- Ies heading past from a cross by M'Spad- yen
The Scots seemed well on top but the
But the Scots did not keep it up and posi- tional play always beat them. Although the Scots showed up a great deal better, a nice Court No. 1-E. C. Fincher and G. C. Burnett (-40) v. A. V. and F. Grose
Irish movement ended with Rosbotham forcing the ball through from twenty yards. In the succeeding minutes Dewar falled by shooting straight at the goalkeeper while one of the best-moves, of the game ended with Nutley shooting past.
White (-15.3) THURSDAY.
Still, it was all against the run of play Court No. 1-A. Crawford v. S. A. Gray
(Senior Championship) (Continued at foot of Next Column)
when, three minutes/from the end, Venters got the winning goal in a concerted attack.
RAPIER'S SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY
KING KONG
Irishmen recovered and Sclater headed past RACE NO. t while Marshall was only inches off with a quick shot at goal, Venters rallied the Scots and Nutley was near the mark.
Nutley netted in the next move, but M'Spadyen, had been offside, and the best piece of play so far went by the boards. Against that Carlyle joined in an Irish at tack, and had a shot-that went inches wide. Natley's opportunism was evident when he followed up a clearance by Ellis and dash by Dewar to beat the 'gonkerper but headed inches wide.
RACE
STRATHBANNOCK
WILLYNILLY
Outsider: Some Hope
NO. 2
HECTIC VIEW
JENNIFER
BLUE EXPRESS
Outsider:-Red Feather
siderable doubts exist as to whether any League cricket will he played at all.
Recent Army activities in sporting spheres have given an indication that they will probably participate, so, al- though Navy, always excellent fellows as opponents, may not be able to tie themselves down to a League, there is every reason to believe that the Army will turn out in full force.
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As suggested by contemporary recently, there, seems to be no reason why the eight-ball over, essentially a time-saving factor, should receive any opposition, but I was quite convinced that under present circumstances, there was little likelihood of the Home and Away League match proposition |even being put before the meeting.
I must confess, however, that the outbreak of war I had automati- cally put the matter out of my mind, Conversation with a prominent cric- keter, one of the originators of scheme, has caused me to revise ideas.
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IT is quite clear at this stage that the
majority of the clubs are going to experience considerable difficulty in fielding sides. At the moment the powers-that-be decree that we won't be depleted by volunteers going over- sens. Nevertheless the calls on local Volunteer Defenders are certain to be heavy.
I gather that members of the various batteries will be called upon practi- cally every week-end for manning exercises and it is not outside the bounds of possibility that machine gunners will also be called upon fulfil week-end duties,
Now that conscription has been en- forced, however, everyone should be In the same boat.
and
If it is to be decided that the Lea- gue is to carry on, why should it not carry on as it was practically certain it would have done in normal times? In effect, why not home
away axtures?
It has been pointed out that there is heaps of time to get through an en- larged fixture-list which commenced about the middle of next month, and It certainly would tend to maintain keenness and effort which might slac- ken off considerably in present cir- cumstances..
I appeal to club representatives therefore to give the matter a bit of thought and not, as I did, wipe out the whole scheme as being. impracti- cable with conditions as they are to- day.
FRIDAY.
Court No. 1-Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bur-
nett (30.3) v. W. C.. Hung and Mrs. Eymard (-30) or R. T. Broad- bridge and Miss Harker (--15.3)
Court No.2-E. C. Fincher and Mrs. Stainfield (-15.3) v. D. W. Joyce and Miss I. Woolley (scr.) ́ ́
It is realised that the above dates may-clash with the increased activities of members, and if the scheduled dates should prove unsuitable, it is in order | if the matches are decided on or be- fore Sunday, October 1. As the tourna- ment has been long delayed for ob- vious reasons it is hoped to complete [all semi-final matches before Sunday, October 6 on which day all Finals will be playeda zas