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TO my mind the most pleasing week- end football result was the display of Kumaon Rifles, who shook the cri- tics by taking a point from South China on Sunday.
It is not generally known that the Indians have only been playing foot- ball for about three seasons, and they have made wonderful strides during that space of time. True, their foot- ball does not always show the same finish and accuracy as other more ex- perienced sides, but with their keen- ness and speed this is more than counter-balanced.
Lieutenant Tarr, their Captain, is deadly keen on the game and appar- ently has no trouble in finding re- cruits for the side. One is struck when watching the side by the way they play to the whistle and the sport- ing way in which they accept all the referees' decisions no matter how wrong they may appear to be.
Partap Singh, who formerly play- ed at outside left, but is now appear- ing in the inside berth, is a real per- sonality in the side. Invariably scorning the use of boots he plays in light rubber shoes and his tricky elusiveness is well known to most of the local junior sides. He is pro- bably one of the best players so far without an Army trial and I should not be at all surprised if he does get one this year. It would no doubt ap-
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 28, 1939
ARMY SPORTLIGHT
and assiduous
(By "SQUADDY")
hard' going
practice THE defeat of Royal Scots at Stan- there is no reason at all why this ley came as a big shock, as 12th team should not be able to compete R.A, had been heavily beaten by with the best. At present they are R.A.S.C. the previous week. still in the raw stage but there is no doubt that the material is there, just needs moulding.
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ONE of the most surprising sides of the season has certainly been Mid-
record Regiment. Their
ís dlesex one of the strangest for many sea- sons; they lost to Royal Scots, drew with South China "A" and defeated the strong Kwong Wah side by seven goals to two. It may be that the 'Diehards' are one of those sides who will never do well against a poorer side but will play all out against a good one, but I am inclined to think that they are still finding their feet.
team
In almost every match the has been changed to some extent, and this must have had an unsettling ef- fect. Now, however, they seem to have found the best combination and it is to be hoped that the team will
The ground at Stanley, must put off most of the teams who play on it. It is terribly hard and is not too level, the ball repeatedly bouncing off at odd angles, a fact which the Gunner teams have apparently learned how to combat, but which always puts off visiting teams.
game in hand.
.12 points and Royal Scots close on. their heels with eleven points and a
Providing all these- sides can keep their present. there should, be a battle royal for the honours later in the season.
form.
for
Royal Scots also suffered a setback. in Second Division when they were defeated by the Royal Engineers. En- gineers have a very strong side and.. must be regarded as favourites the division. They have, however, at the mo- several injured players ment and unless they are fit by the next match they might quite possible. come a cropper against Signals next week-end.
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THE first Army trial match will take As a result of the Scots' defeat place this month, the date is to be
in-notified later. Third Division presents a very
what moment, teresting situation at the
It will be interesting to sec with South China, R.A.S.C. and In- players are nominated by their units. ternational all level at the top with' for trials.
LADIES TEAMS SELECTED FOR CHARITY HOCKEY FESTIVAL
THE MAINLAND LADIES' trial game was played on:
pear funny to some fans to see a slip- be given a chance to settle down. IC.B.A. ground, yesterday, following which the team to op-
pered player appearing in a big game, but it is far from being out of bounds of possibility.
Given a couple more seasons
was glad to see my faith in Thomas,
as a left winger, confirmed, as appar-pose the Island Ladies in the charity game on Sunday in: ently he played
a sterling game in of that position on Saturday.
aid of the British War Organisation Fund was selected.
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The Mainland team will be:-
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The Island Team has also been se- lected, as follows:
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Mrs. Lunson (H.K, Ladies); Miss E. M. Gray (H.K. Ladies), Mrs. Strange ("Y" Ladies); Mrs. Stone ("Y" La- dies), Miss K. M: Pocock ("Y" La- dies), and Miss B. Greaves (St. An- drew's); Mrs. Burnett ("Y" Ladies), Mrs. Gardner ("Y" Ladies), Mrs. Skinner (H.K. Ladies), Mr. Dalziel (H.K. Ladies) and Miss A. Purves: (H.K. Ladies).
REFEREES' MEETING
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OFFICIALS ELECTED
The Annual General Meeting of the... Hong Kong Football Referees' Asso- ciation was held last night under the chairmanship of Mr. R. M. Omar.
The following officer-bearers were elected for the ensuing year Chairman, Mr. D. B. Mitchell; Secre- tary, Mr. F. J. Silva; Committee; Mr. W. H. Glover (Royal Navy), Mr. M. Minihan (Army) and Mr. D. B. Mit- chell (Civilians).
It was decided that the Hong Kong Football Association be written to on the following matters:
1: That qualified referees should be used as linesmen at Second Division League matches.
2. That referees' fees. be increased" all round by at least $3, and that the. present sliding scale of payment be abolished.
3. That referees should not be al--- lowed to act either as referees or linesmen where their own units are taking part.
4. That the Football Association be requested to have a member of the Referees' Association on their ferees sub-committee.
NORTH THROUGH
re-.
In the first round of the Singles Handicap Competition played at the Hong Kong Bowling Alleys, yesterday, G. North, who received 14 points per game in the three-game match, beat... Gene Faggiano by 13 points.:
North' total of 459 included, his scores of 147, 142, 128, and his handi- cap allowance of 421, Faggiano's total was 446, - made up of 173; 129 and' 148.