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VOLUNTEER BOWLS
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 18, 1940.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNERS WIN "CHINA MAIL" CUP Unexpected Victory Over Army Service Corps Team Wind-Up Of Most GOSANO Impressions
Successful FAMILY
Tournament
SHINE
CONTRARY TO GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FIFTH ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY BEAT ARMY SERVICE CORPS “A” IN THE FINAL OF THE VOL- UNTEER INTER-UNIT LAWN BOWLS COMPETI-ible for the Volunteers win. TION AT KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB YESTERDAY, AND THUS BECAME THE FIRST HOLDERS OF "THE CHINA MAIL" CHALLENGE CUP.
From Saturday's Rugger Games
By Scrum-Half”
Army, providing they are.
The Gosano family were very prominent for the Volunteers in their friendly cricket match at Happy Valley yesterday against Craigengower Cricket Club and their efforts were mainly respon.
not: depleted by G. N. Gosario played a polished transfers or injuries, appear almost certain to wine innings, of 57 re.ired when the the Quadrangular Rugby Tournament.✨ visitors appeared likely to be skittled out for less than 100, On Saturday they gave Club a|If this is so, he and Hook (also of Anderson lending good support terrible beating and they were the Gunners) should combine with a hard-hit 49, which includ- worth every one of their 20 points. very nicely. cd 22 in one over of Mitchell's. Club scored three, and they were Marsh has improved his tack- Composed entirely of members of the Taikoo Left-handed L. G. Gosano, buck-lucky to break their duck. ling and is fast becoming a first
for Ford's brilliant Club Second Division League team, the Anti-Aircraft.ed by good catching, took
ncoking has class winger, but Coombes is u his made . Prior to his last over
of difference problem. He is extremely gunners have done extremely well, having beaten figures were 7 for 10 but Mitchell to Aimy, and- they have gerous to both sides-to his own
must be their strongest side by his fits of selfishness and'. some of the strongest combinations in the Colony then hooked him for three fours what
before he succumbed.
back divis.on In years. Two to his opponents as the result of notably No. 6 Company "A" and they are to be Billimoria and Hulse bowled positions are giving trouble, his deceptive run and a very keert heartily congratulated on their success.
magnificently for Craigengower however. The full-back position [eye for an opening. Many poten
them and that of scrum-half. but atrocious catching: let
tial Army back movements were down badly. Most succesiul bats-
test Clague was given no
on held up at the source on Saturday- man was A. J. Hulse but Nor-Saturday, but the little he had to when Coombes was
grassed in man Broadbridge played a valu- do gave reason to believe that he possession. able defensive innings of 18. can be improved on-Club's lucky
VOLUNTEERS.
try was due to his bungling. Army have tried several players there they caught the Club backs on the
In ideal weather and under! perfect conditions, the match was watched by a large crowd, which included Col. H. B. Rose, Com- mandant. of the Corps, who pre- sented the cup. and souvenirs to the winning team after the game, and officials of Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association and Kowloon Bowling Green Club.
38 Rinks Took Párt,
Before asking the Commandant
sou-
to
22.
D. O.. Parsons, e Hulse, bi
Billimoria
L. G. Gosato, e Hong Sling, b
Billmoria
FR. Zimmern, e Broadbridge,
b. Hulse
Hulse. Billimoria A. K. Ismail;
world
3 Moxham, Otway, Ford and Berry
--and are not yet satisfied: ·
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dan.
Army have upset Club by their puht ahead tactics. · On Saturday
wrong foot time and again, while› · Richards distinguished himself Macdonald seems to be 'the most with some really clever bits of promising, though he "would
be dribbling, cross-kicking to advan-
0 out of position. He is fast, safe tage with supreme confidence,
57 in his handling and fair in his Berry was missed at forward,
5 tackling. On Saturday he was and with his inclusion the Army-
0 the outstanding back on the field, pack is unlikely to be bettered by
and with Hook to come back into Selectors or opponents. 49 the side, the experiment might be | 12 worthwhile."
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W,
Bowden's: Rétur
re-
season
Not Above Average
Bowden made a welcome 5 (1)
turn to the Navy team, substitut- Wedderburn was given an easy ing for McGill. He has had a time by the Club wing-forwards shoulder injury, but he showed no on Saturday, but he never at any signs of it on Saturday, giving an time impressed as a scrum-half excellent display. above the average. He is certainly Paul has gone off this O. MGR.
no better than Foley, who is ex- and is inclined to be selfish. What's tremely dangerous five yards from gone wrong with his kicking? the opposing Ime:
| Watson has always been recognis- 60 40:1 Not having had much opportuni led as the best place-kicker Club 10 220ity of seeing Army units in action; have had for some time, but Paul I am unable to offer any real con-100 was acknowledged at one time crete suggestion, but I have been to be his equal: On Saturday a penalty told that the Gunners' scrum-half, Watson turned down Dobbinson, is as promising as any. kick from the touch line, and so
'did Patil!
A.S.C. Draw First Blood to present the trophy, and
The favourites-A.S.C. "A"venirs to the winners, Capt. A. W.G. N. Gosano, retired drew first blood: Bowling con-Brown, Chairman of the VolunT. Ride. b Billimoria. fidently they scored at the Hist teers Bowls Committee, said that. A. E: Mackay b Billimoria three head; when they chalked 38 rinks entered the tournament,
D. J. NAnderson, c' Billi↳ up 1 1 3 to lead 5-0. The Anti- which represented over 152 play N. D. Booker, not out
moria, b Ismail Aircraft gunners then recovereders, including substitutes, and ex- somewhat, but until the 12th. head pressed the hope that 83 rinks A. Zimmern, not out A.S.C.
Extras (B4, LB1) were always the better would enter for the 1941 compeți- team. A three at the 13th. head tion.. started the Gunners' recovery, and
He paid a warm tribute to the Tofal (for 7 wkts. dec.): 171 a further three two heads later hard work put in by Sgt. Meyer,
D. G. Day and R. S. Gill did not bat.. placed them on level terms. There and was pleased to report that the
Bowling: Analysis? after they improved consistently tournament had proved an un- and a five at the 19th head, qualified success, mainly due t
90 55 i which gave them a four-shot lead, the cooperation of the various
9354 placed them in a winning position clubs in allowing their greens to and they did not relinquish it. be used for these games.
Cullen and Melrose, the leads,
The contribution from the Tour- Mitchell
10 3 were not at their best but Mainnament to the "South China Way
Ramchand
0140 and Hyde were both in magni-Morning Post" War Fund had been ficent form, and sent up
CRAIGENGOWER G.E... some $190 (38 teams at $5 each) and splendid, woods, Keown complete- $50, which was collected during
Zimmern: c Booket, b Zimmern. ly outbowled Meyer, who was off yesterday's Final:
Col. Rose said that the 'Tourna-[N: Broadbridge," L, G. Chalmers started badly, but ament had fulfilled its purpose. Gosano, b L. G. Gosano y 18 splendid drive in
fatter that of getting different units to- A. Hunge and b L. G. Gosario 13
} stages, which brought a
count gether and so promoting esprit de A. J. Hulse, c ́and b Anderson -21 of three, restored his confidence corps. He also voiced his appre-W. K. Way, e Parsons, b' L. and he played an inspired game-clation of the cooperation shown G. Gosana.... for the rest of the match. by the various clubs and: of the S. Ramchand; e Parsons, b L. The tournament just concluded hard work done by Capt. Bown's G.. Gosano has been an outstanding success,
Committee.
A. K. Ismail, b. L. G. Gosano and there is little doubt that the j
The Cup was later filled in tra-W. Hong Sling, b L. G: Gosano Volunteer Lawn Bowls Competi-ditional manner and taken round T. Lock, c and biL G. Gosarto.: tion will be one of the most en- the Clubhouse,
E. J. Mitchell; e Zimmern; b joyable features of future seá-
form.
sonis.
The Score
the
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Carter and
Rutherford are 1 working up a fine understanding. 26 and Carter is playing better than ever, though he will need to 127, watch that he does, not overdo the
punt ahead.
16
I. G. Gosano P. J. Billimoria, not out,
Extras (B26)
Total
2
Bowling Analysis.
2 F. R. Zimmern 7 Gill
3 0
10. 0
3
0
7
0
Stevens:
0 L. G. Gosano
5.7 0. 22
*
Anderson
0 Day
0. M. R.. W.
1- .52. 1
20 10 1
SATURDAY'S SPORT IN RETROSPECT
at Honey will is quite a "find" full-back and looks to be the best find for substitute Navy can
Mány Police Problems
Police have gone all to pieces. The loss of Wilson, Luscombe, Fay and Searle has been a bitter blow, and they apparently have young blood coming on.
no
The scrum-half problem is the
5TH A.A. BTY. A.S.C. COY. "A" L/Bdr. W. Melrose Cpl. F. Cullen Gor.R.. Main': Sat. W. Hyde NAVY beat Police: decisively in and lost by 5 goals to 1. This ANNOUNCEMENT just before greatest one of their many" pro- Gnr. R. M. Keown Sgt. J. G. Meyer
the first match of the Quadran- defeat makes the championship the race that Burford would blems. Leslie and Morrison will Gnr. J.C. Chalmers Pte. E. Kerngular Rugby Tournament, winning struggle easier for Air Force.
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by 20 pts. to nil after an interval lend of 11-0. Unless
Rugby Police can produce a
not be starting:owing" to thi ̈re÷]not do." currence of its lameness proved
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB RESULTS
The Kowloon, Golf Club's 36-
N mast of Saturday's matches, exceedingly disappointing to rac- batsmen were rather. bettering fans on: Saturday. A keen
than the bowlers and
race: aliad been "en- higher standard they will certainly receive Cricket some fairly high Racing visaged between_Bur- the woodenspoon..
scores were register-
ford and O-Lan. ed,, best being Francis
There was, how Club and Army, who meet on
Lever, a good tussle between to Medal Play Championship" November 30 in the Tournament, Lay's 80 for K.C.C. Juniors against
the latter and Dupont Bay, held yesterday resulted in a tie provided a one-sided match, Army Civil Service, again winning, this time by 20 pis. Best bowling feat was Emmer-Dupont Bay lending for three for first place between S: Tom- to 3. Unless something unfore-son's 6 for 17 for Mr. Fargus quarters of the course, only for linson and RK Collings, both, seen happens Army look certain cleven against Cralgengowor Cric-O-Lan to exert itself on coming returning a score of 167. W. Ker-
into the straight; and, win by ashaw was third with: 172, follow-- winners of the Quadrangular ket Club, u Tournament.
Following were the leading short head; r * ***
led by A. J. Dennis with 173 und performances:-
Mr. Donald: Black Was in greatįT! B. Low with 175,ENDA BATTINGNE
form and rode four winners". in Results of the first round of the six starts
Junior Championship were; G, B. Frost beat L. Sykes; W. C, Hung 619%
beat' J. Coles, H. J. Gróse beat 000 ladies hockey inatches J. R. Humbler R. Miller beat $. J. 49 8 were played on Saturday, to Remedios; T. Henderson beat E.. 43 again emphas so that this braneli C. Fincher, and A7 G. Bulterfeld 38 or local sports is far from dead. beat. W. Groves.
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MIDDLESEX were definitely the better team in their match against Sing Too, but still had to. admit defeat to the tune of 3 goals to 1. The "Diehords" Soccer, had very bad luck In front of goal several of their parting shots hitting the bar, going just wide or can do so by learning to above Cheung Wing-chol's bril bowl. Bowling furnishes just lant display in goal saved." Sing enough exercise for: offee workers Tao,
WOMEN WHO WANN
TO STAY SLIM T
and home-makers. And it's cast Kowloon, who were without the to learn! We'll give you all the services of Williamson for some instruction you need. Try It ilme; were good enough to beat
to-day.
HONG KONG
Police.
î
FJ Lay
G. Gosano H. Owen Hughes. J E Richardson-, TG. C. Knight"; L/Cpl. Stondi A. Zimmern
A. M. Rodrigues
WA Reed RH. Grimt Blounta
A Hung
C. Huang
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Diocesan Schoolgirls did exceed="
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ingly well to beat the
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the Brawn Cup, while
Hockey Argonauts, holders of Thanks to n fine effort by Par-
sons' rink, K.C.C. had
St. Andrew's were Bowls a comfortable win,
32 much too good for Recreio, their] 30% Infest recruit; Miss Birchall net-
tingitwies
A. J. Hulse
· DOWLINGVG. Emmerson A: J. Hulšę
0 for 17
0 for 23 0 for 26 -6 for 17. 4 for 14 4 for 34
In Second Division:: Middlesex were fully extended by 30th RA... |-- BOWLING ALLEYS and International, without the R: Baldwin's pu
services of several players on Blount Tel. 21800 Volunteer duties, took things too 18 Macaulay
"easily against 20th. Batterý, RA}},"N=Wliltidy upati
Lookhart Rd.
Howard, playing in the unaccustomed role of skip, being the only visitor to
the
Win.
As at the K.C.C. recently,
A FRIENDLY lawn bowls match Over Fortles" of K.B.G.C. proved was played at K.C.C. between too good for the “Youngstoru.** strong home team and Kowloon, Who was it said that bowls is no Tong Garden City Association. longer, an, "old man's-game!??««