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THE soccer team which
in
will re- present the United Services the Poppy Day match next Sunday will be selected to-morrow.
I have no idea who the players like- ly to be considered for selection are although it seems to me that the ma- jority of those who come
either the Middlesex Scots, but from other Junior Leagues.
from the
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 7, 1939
ARMY SPORTLIGHT
(By="8QUADDY")
who are
Army will not be as last season from Falconer of the "Royals" has improv-fu-lend on the possible Army sides this
The left half year, his apart from those or the Royaled greatly recently, units in the position is rather open, both Wilkinson selected there will be several who of the Middlesex and Guy of the R.A. must be included in an Army eleven, being contenders, although the latter and I hope to see several trial matches is normally a centre half and in view during the next few weeks, of this Wilkinson may be preferred. Of course Freshwater must always be remembered for right half, but I think season's displays so far.
I do not think there is much doubt that Hossack of the Royal Scots will lead the attack or that Saw the crafty inside left of the "Diehards" will be in the side. The outside left position
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have shaken down very quickly and have been turning in good times at practice,
SOFTBALL
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for Canadians but was yanked in the second after he walked four batters
in a row.
will almost certainly be filled by Mid- that Rides has the edge on him on thisTHE Rowing regatta which is being sacker Chin. Herbic Quon' brought
be re-
At right back Hendy of the Navy should get his game and of course the incomparable Sheehan must garded as a certainty for left back.
In defence the Army have a wealth of talent, and this is especially so in the back and half back lines. Hills of the R.A.S.C. is a great utility man and should give an equally impressive display either in the last line or inter- mediate line of defence:
held to-morrow, should provide dleton of Navy, which leaves inside
some interesting sport, despite the fact positions vacant. and outside right
with for a while a few weeks back. Neither of the battalion sides have an
that training was seriously interfered However, teams have been training exceptional player in either of these positions and I do not think it likely
extra strenuously since then and have that Army will be called upon to All
So far only one team has entered for both positions. Emberson is a sound
made up a lot of leeway, the Ah King Cup, but both the candidate for outside right, but as the Army have no player of brilliance at inside right the position will probably
Brown Cup and the Chaplains Cup of the Navy,
have attracted a full quota of entries. I am not too well informed on the be filled by Thoburn With this forward line the Services
The custodian will rather obviously subject so am not attempting to fore- should trouble whatever opposition is
be Robinson of the Navy who has been cast any results, although I believe fielded against them.
be all giving such impressive displays this there has been a lot of competition in The half back line should Army players and I cannot see any year. He is only a youngster and still the vicinity of the R.A.S.C. Camber both these European likelihood of the Navy filling any of has some things to learn, but is un- where both the R.A.S.C. and R.E.'s
goal-train from, and I know
sides are desperately keen to defeat the three positions. Rides the Ord-doubtedly the best nance right half will probably get his keeper in the Colony at the moment.
The game on Sunday should be in- each other. R.A.S.C. have had-no pre- game and I cannot see anyone to dis- place Bright at centre half, although Iteresting as it will give some sort of Ivious experience in local rowing, but
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Herbie Quon took over the assign- ment and struck out seven, walking six. Canadian Chinese scored one in the second when Bunn walked, Bill Woo was safe on an error by third Bunn in on a sacrifice grounder fo shortstop. In the fourth the "Canucks” hits and an error by catcher, Johnny added three more markers on three
Lee.
Lee
The Forumers were blanked in the first five innings and it looked like a shut-out for the Wongmen. but Bill Quon's hit in the sixth started things
for them. Johnny
to be walked, Winglee going
and Bill Quon scored followed singled Nazarin's wild throw to third base for the only "Canuck" error. Lee scored on Ma's sacrifice ground.
on
V.R.C. SWAMPED From what I could make out from the score book Hong Kong Ball Club to swamp staged a merry-go-round Victoria Recreation Club 21-7. The game was featured by three homers. One each by Dave Leonard, Stan Leo- nard and Wilfred Lawrence.
In the beginning of the fourth V.R.C. were leading 4-2 but their lead was shorted lived. In the fifth, sixth and 25 seventh innings Ball Club scored
runs.
WAHOOS WIN
Without the services of their star shortstop, Margaret Oliveira, Recreio gals lost to Wahoos 7-2. Irene Pereira was at the windy alley and Mary Lachlan at the initial sack.
The Green Owls had eight hits off while Terese hurler Anna Noronha Noronha allowed the Recs two scratch mistued six
hits.
Recreio femmes times to the Wahoos two.
Pitted against a strong Canadian College Chinese team at La Salle ground the Cardinals went down to the tune of 19-5 in a seven inning Mary Louie pitched practice game.
for Canadian Chinese and had the Red Birds mystified with her hurling.
The "Maple Leafs" looked good on the field and should be strong con- tenders for the championship. Marie Fernandez and Natty Roza, Linda Failadona were the only veterans in Betty Long- the Cardinal line-up. bottom pitched for Cardinals and did well for a beginner.
UNITED SERVICES RUGBY TEAM
the
The following team will represent United Services v Club and Police on Club Ground at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday:-
(R.N.); Gunnr. Ri- Pay Lieut. Stevens chards (8th. H.R.A.), L/Cpl. Waite (R.E.), Tel. Paul (R.N.) and Surg. Lt. Cockrane (R.N.); Lieut. Cdr. Clark (R.N.) and Lieut. Cartér (R.N.); Pte. Berry (Mdx. R.), Lieut. Hewitt (Mdx. R.) and L/Bdr. Evans (5th. and A.A.R.A.), Fl. Lieut. Taylor (R.N.)
2/Lt. Pinkerton (R.S.); Capt. Duke (R.S.), Lieut. Ridsdale (Royal Norfolk Regt.) and Lieut. Johns (R.N.): Reserves:--Sergt. Bur- rell (Mdx. R.) and L/Cpl. Boe (R.Š.).
Players are asked to be on the field by 4.15 p.m.
Naval Colours will be used.
Hon. Sec.. will be informed by return of anyone unable to play.
4.
The following have been selected to re- on Club present Army "A" v Navy "A" ground at 3.15 p.m. on Saturday.
ARMY "A" TEAM L/Sgt. Lang (R.A.O.C.); Capt. Scriven (I.A.M.S.). Lt. Skipwith (8th. H.R.A.), Lieut. Hook (8th. H.R.A.) and Bofdr. Marsh (8th. H.R.A.); L/Cpl. Boe (R.S.) and L/Cpl. Smith (Seaforth -H.); Pte. Boustead (R.A.O.C.), Gunnr. Cook (8th. H.R.A.) and L/Cpl. Beaford (R.C.B.); Sergt. Blackman (R.E.) and Gunnr. McDermott (8th, H.R.A.); Sergt. Page (5th. Á.A.R.A.), L/CYI. Foley (R.E.) and Sergt. Burrell (Mdx. R.); Re- | serves-L/Cpl. Sheldrake (R.E.) and Sigm.
Willis (R.C.S.).
Players will be on the ground by 3.00 p.m. Kit will be provided less Boots. Hon, Sec.. will be informed by return of anyone un- able to play...',
CLUB "A" TEAM
A. F. Walkden, H. van Leeuwen, D. H. Hamilton, M. G. Carruthers, C. F. Need- ham, A. H. R. Butcher (Captain), R. Ru-
3. Moodie, r. Burford, therford,
R. E. Heasman, J. Roscoe, E. W. Stout, B. O'M. Deane, P. F. Wanklyn and #, G. Castle:
tom.
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