ARMY SPORTLIGHT
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 10, 1941
EXCITING GARRISON HOCKEY CUP FINAL ENDS IN DRAW Jackson, Bright & Sheehan Prominent For Middlesex
ARMY'S CONTRIBUTION
TO BASEBALL
By "Squaddy"
The "Sappers," it will be recalled, were the first Military team in the Colony to take to the noble
sport of "swatting the apple." When the game had HANDICAPS
such a grip on them they decided that it was time to see the Area Sports Board with the view of ob- taining a ground for the purpose of practice and the 'playing of the sport.
Us
for the summer season,
wer On Saturday "Sappers" amply rewarded when His Exce lency The Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, uficially opened the new Baseball Ground at Chathamn
Road.
very
It then
and
score
seemed
Score
of their
both
FOR MACAO RACING
Following are the handicaps for the Maçao Jockey Club June Race Meeting to be held on Sunday at
Macao:
ILL WINDS FOLLOW
CRAIG WOOD
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{ CHAIG 'WOOD WILL GO down in history as Fone "of the unfortunate golfers unless his tuck bhanges in the next few years. His win · in the *Masters” tournament at Augusta (Georgia) with a |'return'of 66, 71, 71, 72 for a total of 280 stamps him as a man of front rank but people are apt to forget tournament winners unless they succeed champion- ships.
he
Open titles have eluded Craig Wood and now that he is on the way to his fortieth birthday will not find it so easy to repel the advances of younger men.
BOWLS
Craig Wood has had Bood CHAMPIONSHIPS START TO-DAY
St. An-
“Spreadeagled' The Field
The opening game for the`Open Pairs Lawn Bowig championships
a large number of games will be played this afternoon.When down for decision on both sides of the Harbour.
are
Several games will probably be postponed owing to Volunteer duties.
Following is to-day's pro-
grammie:-
Open Pairs
At Kowloon Football Club H. Drew and VC Dixon, v. T. A. Madar and A. E. P. Guest; V. Atienza and V. Chittenden v. A. Eastman and W. Simpson.
Owing
of and "flicking" moments Lu the shortage grounds on the Island, Area Sports opponents.
With the
level Board were approached for the
of Chatham Road Sports teams livened up and the defence Ground. This ground was granted on either side was called upon to to the Hong Kong Baseball League give some extra effort to keep the
Goposing forwards out.
Middx. began to force the pace THE CANBERRA HANDICAP share of district and tournament As soon us they heard this the
in 1983 with a more than useful- Engineers got busy and supervis- and were very aggressive on the Six Furlongs-Australian Ponies successes and he went to England ed the contractor in the construc-left side of their attack. Jackson, |'B', 'C', 'D' ClassES.
Sheehan were A Good Time (135), Angel of reputation. This he justified by tion of the present Baseball pitch Bright
(138), sharing first place in the British. Annabella much responsible for Glory (152), and S and.. This in itself was a
worry
caused Rajjis' Cockleroi (147),, Double Finesse Open championship at lot of hard work and worry and the
defence, and it was no (158), Joan (159), National Victory drews but he lost the replay to, a compatriot a race against time,
surprise when Middlesex scored (135), Tobaccoship (144), Odin Deriemore Shute,
about 10 (142), Ozark (142) and Winnie with a Cornish_connection. It is Shute who is chiefly remembered through Bright with
(145).
when the 1983 championship is minutes to go.
THE HOBART HANDICAP — Rs though
be beaten in the rep:ay, might the "Diehards" would be the win- Six Fur ongs - Novice Jockeys, talked about, not the man who, to ners, for with one goal up and Auctralian Ponies “E” Cinst.
Beauford (135),
Blue Gown just as well not have tied.
Buck-
Then at home, in 1939, Craig As previously mentioned in this few minutes to go they played
like demons to keep the lead.(139). Boneshaker (142), column, a circular has been seni to all Units in the Command ask-Many a time it appeared as though fastleigh (142), Dick Turpin (142), Wood and Byron Nelson finished again. But High Ilat (137), Rising Star (149), level for the American Open title but it was Nelson whose name way ing for their views on the form- they would Ing of an Army Baseball League. Rajputs were not beaten yet, for and Subpoena (142).
THE LAPPA HANDICAP-81x | inscribed on the roll of champions
for he won the replay. It is hoped that in the near future suddenly, with a minute or less to a few more Military teams will go, the ball went down the field Furlonge-China Pontes "C" Class, Blue Diamond (140), Blue Field towards Middlesex goul and a ter- enter the Baseball League.
rille shot was let loose, (152). Galveston Bay (147), Jenni- The gume is still in its infancy
the goalkeeper, Winfield, fer (138), Lancashire Lass (145), in the Army yet, its costliness of and
in the Night Express (140), Odeon (152).
At Oralgengower C.C. equipment being one of its chief placed
of the ball's flight. Oscar Zylch (142) and Smashing
When Craig Wood teed up for
W. K. Way and E. Zimmern v. drawbacks, but next season should direction
his pads and Through (147).
the Musters' see the sport well on its way to The ball struck
THE MA KOK HANDICAP—the first round of
C. W. Lam and N. P. Karanjia; one can being one of the must popular cocheted into the goal, a
seconds before the final whistle (First Section) - Six Furlongs. tournament this year
visualise him saying "there will H. Nish and G. Sewell v. E. G. sports In the Colony.
China Ponies "E" Claze.
At Club de Recreio Both team captains
Black Diamond (135), Geordie be no tie this time" and he cer-Post and W. J. Cameron. agreed to
This
F. Nolan and A. Jillott v. A. W. play ten minutes extra time "each (140), King's Worthy (159), Mac': tainly spreadeagled the field with
Smith and E. Curtis; W. McNeil way" and in this extra half, Mid-Adventure (140), National Success a first round score of 66.
Radium gave him a five strokes lead and
and P. A. Peckham v. R. Leigh dlesex were
unlucky not (152), Piet Hein (159), very
within ever and Sports Venture nobody was
and R. S. Meadow. to score. They forced less Star (143)
strokes of him afterwards. (135). than three short corners in a very
THE STEWARDS' CUP Six rest of the fled were fighting for
while brief space of time.
Craig Fur.onge-China Ponies "D" Class, the minor prizes There
outstanding
the Wood had a stern grip
Perhaps moments in this period and the Special Dollar Sweep.
Boolat Bay (140), Eve of Hunt-major award of £300. match finished in a draw.
Cow (146), Craig Wood trembled a little in The re-p'ay has been scheduleding (159), Golden
Guinness Time (142), Lovely Star the second round, and had memor- (150), Portrush (148). Royal les of 1039 for Nelson who had Highness (135), Sunlight View been installed a 1-1 favourite for the tournament, returned 69 then (135) and West Lake (149).
place, thres THE MA KOK HANDICAP | to secure second (Second Section)-Novice Jockeys. strokes behind Craig Wood, who
Eagle (147), Hopeful Time took 71. Wood, however,
Anthem (146),
solidated his position with another person has (152), National
round, Nelson Sports Board National Liberty (159), New Bed-71 in the third of presenting ford (159) The Mermaid (149). dropping back with 73 while Sam a Trophy to the Board, to
be The Spirit of St. Louis (148) and Byrd played a sterling: 68 to de-
prive Nelson of second place. Tourna-Victory Lite (135). competed for in any
Only once had a better scor: There is a Special Sweep This ment the Board think fit.
HOCKEY
The Final of the Garrison Cup and Rajputs be.ween Middlesex on Sunday was one of the most exciting games ever witnessed in Army Hockey.
went.
himself
were
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PRESENTATION
Both sides were determined to win or die in the attempt for the to take place on Sunday. Cup, the result was excellent play on both sides. The game began with long passes ruling and for the first 20 minutes, play was confined to midfield, so well did the defence of both sides work.
The Rajputs were always for keeping the ball upfield by long passes to the wing and should on numerous occasions have but the insidė forwards
scored, lacked
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with the intention
approached Area
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on
on
three The
con-
At Police Recreation Club T. R. Hunter and L. Jack v. J. W. Harrop and S. H. Marvin,
At Kowloon Docks
H. White and A. J. Hall v. C. J. M. Sliva and F. X. Soares; Noronha and C, G. Silva v. E. Scard and J. E. Henson.
At Hong Kong Football Club N. J. Bebbington and J. F. Mc-
Coelho. Gowan v. M. I. Razack' and A. J. At Kowloon Cricket Club R. T. Broadbridge and N. A, E. Mackay v. A Steven and J. A.
R. Selby.
At Kowloom Bowling Green Club G. E. F. Thompson and E. V.
understanding. They did not seem generous offer ig' at present under "The Stewards' Cup": "mited to than 280 won the tournament and Searle v. H. F, Shields and C.
to work as a team. Middlesex
consideration by the Area Sports (50,000 Tickets at One Dollar each, winger Jackson sent a puss Board. through which Bright placed in 'the'net. The ball was driven with such a velocity and force that it came into the field of play again and for a few moments the play continued in front of the goal until the whistle blew.
SOUTH CHINA -WIN AGAIN
South China touring" football
of Chinese by three
About 10 minutes after the be- ginning of the second half Rajputs retalfated by netting a good goal team beat Combined Malayan and clear goals at which was the direct result some excellent stick work, The Ipoh on Sunday. The goal scor- "Diehards" defenders were harders were Lee Wai-tong and put now against the short passing | Tak-kee (2).
Cheers!
it's
EWO
THE QUALITY BEER
Lee
HOME SOCCER PLANS
1
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Craig Wood's 66 was six strokes Hatt: E. AAtken Wand G below par and is the second best Meyer v. E. Levett and H. Spong.
At Civil Service C.C. individual score, a similar round
K. W. Forrovrsnd A. G. Grat- having been the course record
G. tan
G. Willerton and until Ray Mangrum's '64 of last
Davies. year.
V.
SOUTH CHINA BEAT **UNIVERSITY
There were many American "stars" in the field but none added to his reputation. Lawson Little. the reigning American champion, Gene finished eighth with 280, Sarazen and Horton Smith were Ferrier among the 2976, Jim
Pose (Australia) took 299, M. the (Argentine). 299 and Bobby Jones The ^^annual meeting of
ugo--- Football -League' was held yester-Peerless a few years
South China Athletic Associa- day at Nottingham, when it was Anished with 307. decided that next
Walter Hagen did not Anish:tion beat Hong Kong University "A" Division Tennis League match League should be run in two com- His first round cost him 87 his Tennis Club by 6 sets to 3 in an petitiona, the North and the Bouth.worst round in any tournament,
Liu on a points bauls, finishing Decem- and he did not arrive for the Payed at Pokfulam yesterday.
second round. Reûter. ber 28:
season
the
TO DAY'S TENNIS
Tennis
8žeto Bickhand o (8.C.A.A.).
beat S. H. Ling, and Dr.
L. Tsal.
beat T. T. Lim
Wong
Float to H.P."Dng: EXKANYWong, and [[[8.0.A.A.)..
best Ling and Teal beat Lim and Wong League pro-lost to Ong and Choa.
Several clubs were not in fay- our of this and put forward amendments which were defeated In the second half of tha sensön there will be a combined League and Cup competition but with th: important provision that the com- mittee, and not the sclubs, make the League fixtures, "The original Following is Intention was that the clubs should | Division make their own fixtures. The gramme) and committee will decide on the bases CRC, for the "games">decision, points | KCC. goal-average or percentage. After A/T.C
Tee and 1 10 games the top 82) chiibs wit‚¢‚¡A.CU
Wene" W. H. He and B. Szeto qualify for the Cup proper."
The early games may delay the T. Lee and W. C. Hoh.
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Life"änd 0. and the London ekiby are think-C Hingrupa newki úrrangements; that 85W. Liang and P. F..
#afurofan may prevent their cup boUNTÍAHISHE:
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"J.Maurand A Cham beat Ling and Tesl lost to Lim and Wong beat Ong and Choa"
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