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INTERNATIONAL GAMES XMAS SOCCER FARE
(By "ROVER")
It's Going To An attractive programme of soccer has boon ar-
Be A White
ranged for the Christmas holidays, with the First Round gamos in the International Charity Cup Competition taking the spotlight.
Xmas In U.S. This afternoon, Scotland will meet Chino at Caroline
Chiengo, December 24.
A snuw storm swept over the -Western states toward the Atlantic coast, promising bring a most of the nation. Moderate theavy full of snow covered a wide area extending from the Rocky Mountains to Ohio.
white Cheistmos
The bad weather struck A Tundrests of thousmods of persons begari Trips via midor car, Tyron. his seat aevoplane for Cip Jednos veats at home or with relatives and freaks.
The weatherman warned that haghway traffic would be hozte
in many mesas, particularly in Hunts. Instang, Iowa. Okla- heima, Kansas and Missouri.
Hill in the first game of the series, England and Portugal will battle on the Club Ground at Happy Valley tomorrow for the right to enter the next round.
at
Two, very interesting Senlor Division games have been ar ranged for Monday, South China "A" will entertain Police Caroline Hill, while Royal Navy will clash with Army at Cause way Bay,
defence a gruelling time. Kleruaŋ. Brown and Rafferty are all ne sharpshooters who pack a terrifie wallop behind every kick.
The Portuguese selectors have found themselves more or less in the same predictroent as
in Scottish brethren,
khot
their the
In addition to these two Senior į number of players available is but games, a friendly game between Imited. Kowloon Motor Bus and Chinese A. A. has ako been arranged. This game will be played at Boundary Street. Kowloon
Senfland's selectors have by n means and an easy task, as they their chalce
New York authorities ex-! have had to make preled planes and buse, d be from a very limited number of fante crowded than basi yon, bitt players. Cadronach expertert a live br
The exel composition of the
FO
On the whole, the Portuguese selectors have done quite good job and in spite of the fact tha' their players will take the field with the odds against them, one certain that can be definiioly
the Portuguese lads will not be found wanting, but will contes every inch.
"A" On Monday, South Chama per cent drop from list Christ-, Seoffish team which will take the will be at home to Police il Caro- mas holiday.
Peld is not yet known,
but from line Bill in their postponed First
Although Pifte-six extra fugit, took off the list of players advertised, a Division fixture.
the from Lamarthio Field yesterday useful sule should светки
Chinese
are expected to continue A 5 more ine porsch for A glauer through the list od-in winning vein, the ambition to bados
unbeaten vertised indicates that Scotland shatter South China's need have no qualios
regarding record might inspire the Police to their defence, as Leek, Henderson, give of their very best. Craighend, Bilchle, Gordon and Munsion a016 solid combination which will take a lot of beating.
Clerically, New York officials estimated that travel will be 19, per cent below that of last year's Judidag, - United Press,
Rugby Game For January 1
Althought there IN m rugby programe during the Christmas butadays, a very to game should
A Sound Performance The main difculty confrouting the selvetars will no doubt be the
question of forwards. Individual ly, those who are most likely to be in the Scottish forward line ean be relied upon to give a sound
on New Yene's Day, performance. when the Island meet the Main- Janet,
The following trams and herves have been sekreted; —
ISLAND
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Yer MatSatinwerte datoer - H
Itame +Flake, P. Frankhon alfaber, A Mitik-
sttaker clubs) Cal Brawn
Individuals efforts, however, are gud enough against a defence resurs as that of the Chinese. If the Scottish team hope to qualify for the ext Round, their forwards would be well advised to link up their play effectively instead of A relying too much on
Individual A Noches (Cloki, Major
(uf) 1. I. Carrol 14"jobs. I Men
TE MeClement PRE-Wynyard (Tuner), Yad Ja, Pode Hi, 11) Slocombe (Tamar), 2nd B. Sponkie (Buftea and Vagt, Milne (Buffet, Reserves: 16. Gena (uffa), LA. Kimy (Haffer, Rebkuru (Club) Fitarng-Williams (Chalo and Brehand silabi,
MAINLAND
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J.. Arm Irres (full, hot, 2 thiên tham 15, 2nd Lt. Pritchett, CLAY, THE Wenght CBA, G Swan (RA), Empt Roberta (Sheff. P. Clemo efluke. 34M5. Forsmate, Haru. 1.1 11 Hull 1574 car, j
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The Chinese strong as it could be, but if the forwards can get working smooth- ly, the Scottish defence will have u trying afternoon.
Ho Yin-fun, the speedy and elunive Chinese right-winger, i
A Close Affair
a very
The meeting between Royal Navy and Army at Causeway Bay holds promise of belog close affair. Navy gave rousing display against Chinese A.A last
week and were somewhat unfor toute to lose by the only goal of the match. If the satiors con re- peat their performance on Mon- the day, the chances are frat soldiers will drop
two points.
For soccer fans
Another
HONG KONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1948.
Grant, Rewport County's @inikeeper, make a vain attempt to save in the Cup match against Leytonstone, an amateur side. Although the amateurs, ambitious of making the final, held the professional cleven to a 3-3 draw, they puccumbed in the extra-time played, during which Newport managed to pours
the winning goal.-AP Photo.
Britain-P.I. Softball
Game On
Sunday
(By "GRANDSTAND")
ABDULLA
NUMBER SEVEN
"7"
In PACKETS or TINS
MCC Cricketers Beat Natal
By Run From Last Ball
Ladysmith, December 23.
As in the first Tost, the MCC won their match here today with a run from the last ball of the game. They beat Natal Country Districts by six wickets in
their two day match.
Sailors' Home Appealing For Donations
Left to get 50 runs in 25 minutes, the MCC scored at an average rate of one run per ball. Bedner got the winning run off the last ball of the seventh and Binul over.
Four batsmen had lost their wickets in the rush for victory, two of them being run out.
This morning the MCC carcled their first Innings score to 278 declared in reply to
Circular letters, appealing for donations, were sent out yesterday to shipping and com- mercial firms by the Snilors' Home and Misstons to Seamen.
The Sailors' Hame and Sen-ning easily when they took five The tourists looked like wine
for seven the Country Districts' 131, and then dismissed the focal side for 202 in their second knock.
men's Institute building at Wan- chai was seriously damaged by & Country Districts second Innings wickets for 26, but stands of 40 direct bomb bit and was com- and 02 for the sixth and seventh
contents: pletely looted of its
the Mission Inunch. Dayspring. was home team in a position to fight wickets, respectively, placed the white conveying refugees
hard for a draw.
sunk from Kowloon to the Island at the outbreak of the 1941 hostilities
The pre-war Endowment Fund has already been either expended or committed to meet the cost of Further building rehabilitation,
expenditure lies ahead before a full return to pre-war condition and facilities can be achieved. The Society's Report for years 1940 and 1947 states that the year 1947 showed a loss of $52,018.80.
the
in a full year's normal working the Society hopes to narrow the
Tremlett's Century
E. Eaglesions, who showed aqual skill against all types of; bowling, was engaged in both stands, and at tire close Was still unbeales with 77 to hie credit. He and R. Dorning five to 75 for six, and his asso- brought the score from 28 for
was not broken elation with.M. Price-Moore (50) renched 167.
till the score
(28)
rap between expenditure and in- come, but with the loss of income Tremlett raced to the first cen
. Jo the morning, Miurice from the
pre-war. Endowment tury of his career before Chrith Fund this will be a difficult task. declared the MCC first innings, Only with
financial assistance closed. Ho hit 18 from those bodies who directly Chanelers knock of 108.Rell- beneßt from the Society's effortă, tor. and from others who are genuino-
ly Interested in the welfare of merchuat seamen, can the good tinued.
work done in the past. 'be con- on the Main-The
land, the friendly game between Kawinon Motor Bus and Chiese A.A. should by well worth watching. This game, which will be played on the Poller Gromed al Boundary Street, is expected to drawn capacity crowd.
The following is the programmne for the holidays:---
INTERNATIONAL CHARITY
CUP COMPETITION~
FIRST ROUND Today
Scheduled games in the three leagues having been completed up-to-date, there will be no league fixtures this week, but instead the Association offers the first round of the International Tournament as the Yule-tide gala attraction. Men's Elimination games which will be played
off at the CBA Park on Sunday, Great Britain. cross bats with. Philippines Island at 11 a.m;, followed by the China vs India tussle in the afternoon, Pakistan and Portugal drew byes and will not be seen in action during the Holi- days.
It has been learned that the | Intter is highly favoured to win, American entry to the Series fans will be given an opportunity was received fate and they are of seeing several new faces on the
who was injured in last Que-Ching v Scolland at Caroline Hill, thus disqualified from parti-diamond, as the Islanders appear
arm
3.30 p.m.
TOMORROW
tours in A
Appeal By Orphanages
An appeal, on behalf of the Colony's orphanages for used Christmas, and New Year cards was made yesterday by the Public Relations Officer.
The Government spokes- man said that he will be glad to receive any such cards, which the orphan- ages will use for making into scrap books and de- corntions.
Used cards may also be sent to Mr. J. C. McDouall, Welfare Officer, preferably before the Chinese New Year which falla on Janu- ary 20.
By arrangement with the Fostmaster General, pack- ages of these cards may bo sent to the Social Welfare Offleer postage free if they. are marked "Used Christ- mas Cards" on the top left- hand corner, and are left open at each end.
If the package is too bulky to be slipped into a normal street pillar-box 1 may be handed over to the counter at any Post Office.
Rubber Boots Downfall Of Employee
Nine pairs of locally-manu-
The China Fleet Club Dance to factured rubber boots were the
be held on Tuesday, December 28
The Committee
will be most at 8 p.m. will be by Invitation downfall of an employee of the grateful for assistance. Donations only Laties not having received To Hang Rubber Factory in should be sent direct to the Ac- Invitation Cards and wishing to the early hours of yesterday, countants, Lowe, Bingham and attend are requested to contart and the cause of his being-Ber- Malthows.
the Manager-Telephone 20421, tenced in four months hard"
labour when charged later "in the day before Mr. W. A. Blair- Kerr at Kowloon.
Aussie Gold Miners
In Dejected Mood
Perth, December 24.
day's
South gumo between
cipating. This is a real pity.for the first time in the Series. China "A" and Qt. Joseph'a, is
National Meet champion Alicol us the Americans have lately Mar will toe the rubber for China Gold miners in Australia are not cheering the vic- still nursing a badly damaged
ned Portugal V England on Club
displayed championship form when Ground 3.30 p.m. and will not be turning out
Duration of each match will be in the Senior League. this afternoon. His absence wilt, |
lessen the 90 minutes. An Extra 20 minutes to a great extent,
cach way must be played in the mpbility of the Chinees attack. With memories Marine Mardling (Sister,
event of a draw. of the Gov-
+Club, 20
Jenis (RAP), Conotr
Watt Templo, J (Dalpark, and LA. 185. Bodmin (izsek).
Reterren
Jane Tucker TRẠ). Ed. Down (Culo,¦ ernor's Cup malch still fresh to
Honkin Damistery Koi A.G.
TRAP)
Youth Charged With Larceny
skind,
An 18-year-old youth, Wong Wing-ham, was charged at Cen- ral yesterday with larceny of $250 from Dr. A. P. Guterres. Detendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two months imprisonment and bound over The stim of $200 for one venr.
one should not place too much faith in the strength of a
team as advertised.
MONDAY
Royal Navy v Scotland
The match between and China should provide plenty of thrills and the result may not turn out ns expected.
Woll Balanced Team
A very well balanced-team has been chosen by the English selec- tors to represent England in their match against Portugal tomorrow.
(Nuvy
First Division South Chine "A" v Police, (Cara-
line Hill, 4 p.m.).
Army, Ground. 4 p.m.),
Second Division Taikoo v Police,
2.30 p.m.),
(Club Ground,
St.
V
South China v Army HK (Caro-
line Hill, 2.30 p.m.). Kit
Cheev Dockyard, Joseph's, 2.30 pan.). Joseph's
Solicitors* Joseph's 4 p.m.).
Junior Shield Replay Navy v Club, Ground, 2.15 p.m.).
Friendly
(St.
(St.
(Navy
The English team will be well served both in defence and attack, particularly in the latter depart-Royal ment.
Defendant was formerly em- Brawll, Marsden, Rafferty, ployed by Dr. Guterres as offre Kiernan and Rasakit are a very Kowloon Motor Bus v Chinese buy. On December 21, he was powerful combination and will dismissect.
undoubtedly give the Portuguese
Two days later, Dr. Guterres disenvered that $250 was missing from his cush, box land reported the matter to the police.
but all
Na was soon atresied that could be found in his posses- sion was a pair of shoes and a jacket which he told the court he had bought with the stolen Imoney.
Pausing sentence, Mr. D'Almudn!
A.A. (Boundary Street, p.m.).
Allegations. Of Illegal Payments
London, December 23,
said that these larceny cases were Allegations that illegal payments had been made to
becoming too frequent mid, but for the fact that the amount was
smail, defendunt would have res ceived a heavier penulty.
Inspector Moran" prosecuted,
PICK-POCKET SENTENCED
soccer players have been followed up, and the Football League has announced that a First Division club's accounts books have been called for examination.
4
Following the announcement,meretary, Mr. Fred Howarth, said directors of the Derby County that the allegations covered, a Club held a meeting together period before 1946. He emphasis with a firm of Derby accountants ed that this was not an indica- the following statementtion of a general probe of clubs' was issued: "We are surprised books.
nem
con- and
Ng Yin-kan, aged 20, ployed, with four previous victions, pleaded guilty to pick-pocketing charge and
war that the sentenced to nine months'. Im- prisonment by Mr. F. X. d'Anna should think fit, at this juncture, at Central yesterday.
League · · Secretary
to make a statement to the
Complainant was Mr. F. Cun- press. ham, flight and radio operator of the Pan-American Airways.
George White's Injury which will prevent his turning out for
tory of President Truman and the Democratic Party,
Sub-Inspector J. H. Evan's said that Chan was employed on the night shift in the fact- ory.. During the night of Decem- ber 23 he helped himself to eight pairs of rubber boots and threw them through the back door, into the side lane at the back of the factory at 235 Castle Peak Road. At o'clock yesterday mor ning, he left the factory, with more pair of boots. He wha calight by Mut Man and Wu Chung, special guards, at the side furie.
one.
When questioned by detecti ves. Chan Choi said that he had Producers would like to see siolen eight pairs earlier in the Australian gold sold on the open previous night, and brought the market It le warth 30 un police to a nullah at Tong King Aunce to buyare in Singapore, Rond where the boots almost three times what minors; found, legitimately get for gold here."
Indin, Egypt, and
to be
In
word
they tangle with Grent Britain. In the Ladies Section, Portugal *There still appears to be som
the Philippine ussles on doubt as to the final composition nee Monday the latter contingent of the Great Britain team, but it The defeat of the Republican Party, gold minersTM comprising Hall players is understood that the starting)
here believe, has removed one hope for the from the White Favs Junior battery will be Lefly Dolly Brown Margle Xavier. Several tears which has aut set made it's and
salvation of their industry, Meinl debut as the diamond. The Pirates are among the line-up, in- Holiday programme closes with cluding Joan Hearther, Betty and Australian producers say there clash between China's belles and Dorothy Park, Joan Eager and is little money in gold these days. Great Britain's femmes,
the Broom sisters Margaret and The costs of mining are high, and Matle,
the price fixed by the Internn- With two-thirds of the Ladles floral Monetary Fund (US$15 the British Lions has caused the League completed, batting statis- an ounce) is considered Selection Committee to go into a ties show only eight players out low. huddle to revise their defensive of the 60-oxid 'registered, to make
France, the price for gold i The producers were encour, other Although the starting the 300 grade. strategy.
A three day remand was grant- Wahoos dominate the scene with aged by a clause in Governor is almost as high as in Singapore. ede to Delective Inspectos. It. ine had not yet been announced,
Thomas E. Dewey's election plat- it is more than probable that five representatives with Chief form, which indicated he would attempts to smuggle Australian Central yesterday, when Li Wah This has led to an increase in Sykes by Mr. Hin-shing Lo at Jock Brown, nee-turter: for the Wahoo Terry Noronha at the head put gold back into circulation in gold out of the country for sale on was brought before him charged Saints, will be given the pitching of the pack, while Peggy Barros the U.S. They believed such a the open market. assignment. The other
with attempted larceny from the certain and Lefly Delly Brown appear for move would increase the demand Because nobody expects the person, starters in the Infeld are Igmur Wildcats.
for gold, and its price, Eriles and Stan Leonard,
Australian Government to Join Peggy Darros and Eme Babida
According to Inspector Sykes, Today the Australian
gold the open market, gold producers defendant while in Wong - Nei The Philippine outfit is not ex- both failed to hit consistently in mining industry remains in the are pinning their hopes to the re- Chung Road attacked an amsh pected to extend Great Britain their recent games and dropped doldrums. Production is dwindi mult of the Australian unless they can dig up a top rank valuable percentage points.
general named Chan Ming and attempted lag, and some mines are closing election next October. hurler, as poor pitching has been. With only one more round to
to snatch Western Australia, the biggest
thren of her finger their weakness every year.
If the Liberal Party defeats the rings. Complainant struggled and go, It seems that either Terry gold producing state in Australia, present Labour Noronha or Patsy Ribeiro will produced 497,091 ounces
Government, j fell. of gold miners believe more Government cop the batting prize.
A lcorner driver of the Trani- in the first nine months of this Anancial assistance will be given way Company who happened to Following are batting figures year. This was 30,000 ounces less to gold producers. Associated pass in a tram, saw the heldent for those in the Three Hundred than in the same period of1947, comp.Ising Circle:
pnd jumped off and arrested him.
A Serious Challonger
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'Their Arst hurdle against India Therese Remedios & should not give them muen Hi Bores trouble when it is
Irene Castilho Is considered last season's champion Indian
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8 .Jon PULL · HOLIDAY PROGRAMME ton.
nn exceptional privilege
Bandar--Men's _Externational Series which the Association has seen at to grant. Nevertheless, Indian 11.00 .m.-Great Britain Philippines,
First Round mentor Narinder Singh will be in 3.00 pm.—China v India,.. there Aghting.
Monday--Ladies' International Derica It is understood that the Asso-
request to clation's
Recreio ta offer an explanation
for their withdrawal from the Senior Lengue, has not been given
"The Losgue har not, the alightest Intention of calling satisfactory reply, and all players for the books of any other club on that team's roster have been
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Bemi-Finala
2,00p.m.--Philippines Portugal, 3.10 p.m.-China Great Britain.
Mrs Horner Leaves HK
Mrs.
Horner of Elizabeth
Arden, London, left Hong Kong yesterday after a busy time at Lane Crawfords.
She said before leaving, wish you would tell everyone how much I enjoyed my stay in Hong Kong, not only because of its beautiful scenery and climate,, but in particular because it has been grand meeting so much en- PORTUGUESE XI thusiasm for Miss Arden's pre- * unless Papecific Information games organised by the Assgela-
parnflohs and treatments. The following have been select- racolved. We received certain tion, including the current In-ed to represent Portugal against appoint so.
"I am only sorry I had to dis- "The facts are that the Foot- ball League have asked for the
Information and -It was neces-ternational Series.
many ladies who England in the First Round of the would have liked treatments and Along Queen's Roud Central, production of the club's · books sary to follow it up.
It is my opinion, and this tr International Charity Cup Com- consultations, and whom I could on December 23, riefendant was which have been in their posses-
shared lifting a
by many, that the ster petition on the Club Ground to- not help Parker fountain non slon at present for the past nine players which concerns us at the
"It is a matter, of wages to is rather drastic in that the merrow at 3.30 p.m.
as I was completely from Mr. Canham's pocket when weeks.
Heater part of the support, of
booked up, However, from Jan- Silva, Rocha, T. Castilho, J. unry 10 Lane Crawfords will have he was seen by a passer-by, Mr. "No Indications have been re-moment, but you never know
this popular pastime is given by Castilho (St. Joseph's), A. Xavier a new Elizabeth Arden Salon ceived from the League of the what will come out in the course
the Portuguesó. community. (PCA), A. Santry, M. Xavier, with Mrs. Normin in charge" Iscovery of any irregular pay-of the inquiries," Mr. Howarth The Purjuguese will want to see Gomes, Marques, Pereira (St. Mrs. Norman worked for Miss: ments nor has any official enquiry sold
the best team on the fleld when Joseph's) and Colinco (Polico). Arden in "her Bond Street Salon "If any payment of any kind international honour is at stake. Reserves: C. Rocha (PCA), C cs well as in various other Eng- The slatement was signed by has been made to a player con- And the action of one club Santos (St. Joseph's) and N. lsh, salons for five years before Mr. B. Robahdw, on behalf of trary to the rules, the League whether right or wrong, should Xavier (PCA).
coming out to Hong Kong In Management's Committee would not rob them of that right. Directors of the take appropriate action." the Board of
Team Manager: Mr. B.H. Lobo, 1940. ~~Portugal has drawn"n" byg"for Such action would include the the first round, so perhaps it is The forthcoming wedding hos barring of directors and managers not too late to rectify the situa- been announced of Mr. It may be several months be from taking part in football for.
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TRAWLER LOST
Lisbon, December 23,
been held,"
The Portuguese - trawler Gas-club. parinho, with a crew of 24, was
tonight regarded as lost as she Payments To Players
had failed to return' from a trip
Austin
to the storm-ravaged district of tore any findings aro announced management and the fining or In the feminine clash between Puzela, South Portugal-Neuter. by the Football League, but the suspension of players-Router. P.I. and Portugal; although the Madsen, of the same address. tb 51 kortvigjet printed on
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