THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1950,
Home soccer:
Liverpool crash heavily; Sunderland take over leadership
Reminders
Today
Radio broadcast of HK Stage
Club's "Hemlock for Elght." Easter Kate Meeling, Hoppy
Valley.
European YMCA, Whist Drive, 8
p.m.
Wah Yan College, Variety Show. "An Evening In Cathay", p.m.
IIK Singers rehearsal, St. John's Cathedral hall, 5.30 pan. Prison Officers' Club Children's
Sports day. Stanley, 3 p.m.
Coming events
TOMORROW Hallet "Hansel and Gretel" by of Carol Bateman School Dancing. Tai Ping Theatre, 5.30 p.m. YWCA talk on Ivory by Mr. G. E. Marden, Duddell St.. 3
p.m. Rubber
1.td.. Trust general meeting. Murinn House, 12 noon British Legion
London, April 8.
Sunderland are the now First Division Teodor. They gained a brilliant away victory over Fulham and jumped to the top of the table, one point ahead of Liverpool, who crashed heavily at Nowcastle and Manchester Unifod, who again failed to collect ful¡ points.
The Sunderland triumph was particularly meritori- ous for they were without Davis, their centre- forward, and leading goal scorer. In addi- tion, they travelled through the night to Lon- don and snatched a few hours in bed before taking the field.
Their early play indicated that they were a little tired, but mid- way through the Drst half they found their form and were much 100 good for Fulham.
to Tottenham but Wednesday ure only a point behind games in hand.
with
two
need
ra.
Queen's Park Rangers special effort to avold turning to Division II, They were the only struggling team to be beaten in Division I to.
day and have playne moca gamer than other teams in the
danger xone.
After the Christmas program me, Sunderlandt stood ninth Eus the table, but since them they have not lost a League match and have gained 22 points from
Their one setbuck a possible 26,
+ defent this year was
from Notts County, almost sure of Tottenham in the Cup.
promotion, must wait a littlo Liverpool, leaders for a day, longer before celebrating for found! Newcastle in dazzling form they could only draw with their re-closest rivals, Torquay, before a and suffered their heaviest verse of the season. Liverpool splendid third division crowd
with Stubbins
their concussion 44,000. One victory from annualust
be remaining six games will prob- 001-200 after 15 minutes, but even
fore the mishup, they were two ably be enough, as the Notts goat tools down.
average is so wonderful that it is probably worth the extra point necessary to make absolutely certain of rising to Second Di- vision football.
HK & China Jucobean branch, meeting. Room, UK Hotel, 5.30 p.m. IK.Light Orchestra rehearsal, St. John's Cathedral hall, 6.45 p.m. Ning
Dragons Services Club, Whist Drive, 8 p.mt Billy Tingle's Physical Instructions, #.m. HIK Rotary Club lunch, Rouf Gorden, HK Hotel, 12.30 pts. Urban Council meeting, GPO
Bldg., 4.15 p.m. Europena YMCA, Bridge Drive.
WEDNESDAY The meeting, 50, Murdonuell
Iland, 8.30 p.37. Women's Section, European YMCA, Whist Drive, 10. um. Services Club. Dragons screening of
mystery liim "Nevada," 8 p.m.
Nine
THURSDAY Inauguration meeting of Interna- tional Y's Men's Club of HK, Chinese Bankers Club, 7.30 p.m.
HK International Women's Club,
informal dance, 7.30 p.m. Nine Dragons Services Club, 1K
Band Call, 8 p.m. Mahjong class, European YMCA
B p.m..
IRC beat Commandos
at cricket
In a First Division League at Sookunpco cricket match yesterday, Indian Recreation Club beat Commandos by 11
runs.
Liverpool must be anxiously awaiting a full report on Stub- bins in view of the Cup Final.
even
Three hurt in traffic accident
HK 2884
Two Europeans and a Chinata wore Injured, the latter deriously, as a result of 'n sion between two mator cara in Causeway Bay Road, opposite the "Good View Hotel, at 2.15 a.m. yesterdays Car, HK298, driven by Mr. LG, Young with a passenger, Mr. G.A. Mackie, aboard, was travelling in a Westerly direction when it collided with car, HK2452, driven by Mr. Jošoph Tis, of Shanghal, coming from the opposite direction. The three man were taken to the Queen Mary Hospital where after first aid was given, Mr. Young was allowed to go home, while Mr. Mackie and Mr. Tea ware detained. Mr. Tad's condition was reported to be critical. Both cars were badly damaged. The photo shows the car driven by Mr. Young. ("China Mali" photo),
Hockey:
Nomads beat Paks SC 4-2 in a poor game
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poor gamo, in one of the few hockey fixtures played yesterday, resulted in Nomads defeat- ing Paks SC by four goals to two at King's Park.
Mr. A. E. Atkins honoured by «KBGC
The Kowloon Bowling Green Club bid farewell to Mr. A. E. Atkins. past President of the Club, at the Club houst yesterday, when he was, pre- sented with a silver tray.
Heavily handicapped
For the most part, away clubs A were also heavily had a disappointing day though Newcastle bandicapped through Injury to six were successful in the Third their goal-keeper, Fairbrother, Division's southern section. For their
Mr. F. C. Clemo, before oak- fracturing an elbow in the second Nowport County, it was
win of the Benson
Ing Mr. Greenwood to make the half.
wing-half, Arnt away Houghton, ກ
while Millwall may save relega-The result might well have been a win for Poks
presentation, sald that Mr. Mr. went into goal but
then
tion with, the points they got for
Atkins wan the president of the Nuwenstle scored twice more.
then hurt and winning away.
had not Barretto been in such good form. Milbura was
Club lost year. He hoped that when Mr. Atkin returned to his limping on the
Left offort too late wing. Anished Newcastle, though
cative land, he would have happs inbenten in
Time and again, particular- Goteshead in the North securca
Puks, however. went into the memories of his association with their last nine games, have little their eighth
ly in the first half, he saved attack and penalty bully was the Club. win in their Jast ur overluuling the nine matches but may have left his side, and was the main worden ngalusi Soares for stop- chance leaders,
their effort too late and Don-obstacle between Paks and plng_a_drive from a corner with Manchester United did wellenster appear certain
his feel to be the victory.
on the
the gua! Jine with take a point at Wolver promotel club here tor they
He cleared this Ils opposite number was fl-Barrette beaten. hampton, but it mean they have games in hand of Rochdale tery and lacking In (confidence: at the second attempt, Have falled to win any of their and Gateshead and led them by in fact, hat: the goalkeepers he were leading by two clear gouls. At the Interval the Nomads Fest Bix Games and their three points.
exchanged, Paks might well have chances of the championship
Conersley, Blackburn's-
the razumption Loth ends full-won'comfortably. are in consequence fading.
back, converted two penalties Apart from Barretto neither were visited before Wilkinson Blackpool, who narrowly de against Grimsby, For Acering- defence VIR
three up after 15 feated the other Cup finalist,ton Travis missed a penalty and
sound, althoughput Nomads. Khan got through at Inimene minutes play. Arsenal, are not out of the chase when the referee ordered it to be smount of work for Pake.
retaken, Keeney took the kick for top place.
Still without Matthews, Black-and scored. pool played an all South African right wing of Perry and
Fal- coner, with Martensen in bis England berth at centre-forward.
to
and
In
Had other ideas Shortly afterwards Rull made this the total four, and Nomuda look
ed as if they were about to
11 addition to ills, he kept well up behind rts forwards and was In Scotland, Bauld, who will Llways ready for a shot at goal. lead the national team. againat | He was the mainstay of England next. Baturday, cale Faks team: brated his #alection with a hat.
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Ajkar distinguished himself swamp their opponents. trisk at Abordéon, His goals with some helty, clearances, but Paks, however, had other ideas came in quick succokalon In otherwise was quite a lot out of and swept down the field for the second half and made his position and rather slow to re- Jamaluddin to score following a acason's total 37.
corner.
Falconer, the inside right, had the satisfaction of scoring on his debut in Lengue football, Mortensen scored the second goal after Goring had equalised.
The Scottish season is draw. with a game Blackpool,
ing to a close and only the hund, are only two points be- championship problem
un- hind the leaders though fourth solved. The
the table.
rriegallon issue It looks is though was settled with the defeat of this championship wil! not Se Queen of the South and Stirling decided until the last day of the Albion, who both go down, the season and one of the matches Albion after only one season In on May 8 is Liverpool versus the higher division. Manchester United.
In
Lose golden opportunity juries and today
Hib
the
COVER.
A lively lot
Mr. Atkins replied sultably. During the afternoon a friendly game of bowls played between a team captained by Mr. Atkins and President, resulted in a win for one captained by Mr. Clemo, the Mr. Alkins' team by two shots, the final score being 146-144.
Scores:-
Grinter, Heather, A. P. Weir and G. E. F.Thompson. (Prest- dent) beat Jones, Harris, Pearson and Dowman 33-15; W. F. Simp- son, Havelaar, P-Hughes and H. F. Shields (President) lost to Trail 18-26; Oliver, J. Tindalf and Crilly, Baker, T Wren and J. 3. Fraser (President) lost to Johnson. Conway and Sykes 20-
Wilkinson missed a good chance and
Paka came close again and 24; W. Russpil, Wilcox, Dodd and were now playing much better C. Cleme (President) lost to
Movale, than they had done earlier.
Smith, J. Craighton A.E. Atkins 18-22;
Sprad for Nomads bul Paks were soon
bury, Bax. Purvis and G. Normant down at the other end and Bar (President) last to Greaves, rotto had to save again.
Lonsdale, Robertson and L. A The revival
Collyer 21-27; D. Collyer, J. Hut- however, for Paks had no further ton and J. G. Moyer (President) chance to score before the final beat Holt, Seraphinnd and L Nomads side, the whistle which came as they were and A. Eastman (Prezident) beat Greenwood 18-15; McInnes, Shaw backa wera not particularly still attacking with Khan work. Collyer, Roberts and W. C.
The forwards were a lively lot] and looked as if they might deve- lop into an effective line with a little more decision in the circle, Jamaluddin whe the best of them, although they all played well, especially Yusei.
on the
good, being flatfooted and slowing hard,
CEMC 100
Results
Late,
Results of hockey games played
Police
-3 YMCA
4 Paks
3 2
Queen of the South have had a lot of -luck because of in- Portsmouth lost a golden opges
they suffered portunity of moving into ser Hamilton, wrenched a knee and more when their centre-half, place when they were beaten at
to recover when beaten.
The final score was 4-2 in Simpson 18-17. was absent -Batting Arst,-TRC--knocked..up home...
Soares did a few good things, favour of Nomads. 120 runs for nine declared. Top-
Equally dramatic is the fight second half the whole of the
as did Xavier, are all out to make scorers for IRC were A. R. Kit to avald relegation to the Second
Castilho played fairly well at chell and A. A. Rumjahn, who Division. In fact, not one of
championship their
own centre-half as did Reed at right- scored 27 runs each. A. R. Abbus, Even if vester city as beutel gers dropped via white en half, although neither exerted portray
n
point to themselves unduly. opening bat, contributed 25 runs, Even Manchester City won their
December 24, East Fife. Hibernian lead the In the forwards Rull stood out Nomada while F. M. el Arculli helped with first game, since
Westcott scoring his first goal table by four points. They on his own, but Pereira got RAF since joining the City team from have only one game
play, thro
through an amount of useful (KITC received walkover as Blackburn in February.
however, whereas the Rangers
work.
the opposing team did not show Here again, the late games of have four. A meeting of the Considering the weakness of up). the clubs in the danger ären. the season wlif decide the fate of two clubs -In Hibernian's last both sets of backs it is surpris- match may well be the deciding ing that more goals were not Villa's win against factor-Reuter.
scored. But the forwards on both sides were not shooting well. Paka forwards looked better and es has been already stated might have run up a big score had they been able to outwit Barretto ear- 1er.
19.
Graves was the most successful bowler for the Commandos, tak- ing five wickets for 38 runs.
The Commandos were given a good start by A. Briggs, who scored
35 runs before being slumped by Ismall. P. H. Darling also did well with the bat, knock- ing up 33 runs. The only other Commando batsman
reach double figures was D. A. Oaldey, who scored 14 runs.
A. R. Minu was the most deadly of the IRC bowlers, capturing zeven wickets at the expense of -67 runs.
IRC
AR. Abbas e Darling b Ryder 25 A.H. Madar e Ryder b Briggs A.R.H. Esmall lbw Graves ..
A.R. Minu b Graves
A.R. Kitchell, b Graves
Aston Chaissa fallawad victorien over other London teams, Arsenal and Cheriton during the part 11 days. In the three games
Fotched
the Villa attack
11
to
IRISH LEAGUE SOCCER RESULTS
London, April 8. gosta against two.
The following were the results Tottenham proved
of Irish League soccer matches themselves worthy Second Division
cham played today: plons by a fighting comeback Bangor 7. Portadown after being two goals down
to Derry City Preston, at half-time. They did Cliftonville not equalise until, nine minutes Distillery from the end and then snatched Glenavon à winning goal,
Glentoron
Comfortable success
2 Crusaders
1 Coleraine.
2 Ballymena U. 1 Linfield Ards
2
Reuter.
Today's round in the Shefeld battle went to Wednesday, whose EXHIBITION BASEBALL
Now York, April 8.
13
A
1. All e Gravesib Ryder ......**
*
+
27 comfortable success over Burn-
27
4
10
A.A. Rumjahn e Graves b
Ryder
M.1. Razack e Owen b Graves
F.M. ei Arculli b Graves
MIA, Wahab, Sc., not out
BA. 'Ismail didinot bat
Extras **
Total (for nine wkts.) dec. 120.
Briggs
Bowling Analysis ·
M
****
120 1
10
3.01
* 38
Commandos
Ryder Graves
A. Briggs at. Ismail b Minu 35
L. Wilde e Ismall b. Minu ..
P.H. Darling cand b Minú.. R.N. Cooper e Wahab b Mudar A.G.H. Jukes e Razack b’Minu
D.A. Oakley, c-and b ̈ Minu
G.B. Glossop
b Minu.
¢ ́AA. Rumjúhn
G. Ryder b. Abbas....
A.S, Wilson c'Arculll b Abbas
W.H. Owde All b Minữ
G.V. Graves. not cat
Extras
2
Total
Bowling
*Arculit
112
Jey was...in contrast to the Exhibition baseball results: United's, difficulties at Brentford,
.
Desultory play
3 Recreio "B" 2
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TAIKOO CLUB PREPARES FOR LAWN BOWLS
SEASON
With the rapid approach of
The game opened with sora the Lawn Bowls season, Taikoo desultory up and down play. Club háve
both sides coming close.
Barretto saved twice and ot}
other end. Xavier missed
the
completed
their initial preparations,
Wednesday, April 12, heralds
when well placed. Rull missed the opening of the Club's green. good chance but made amends Saturday, April 22, has been fixed shortly afterwards when he went as the dato for the official opening through and scored.
while. Wednesday, April 20,
mark: beginning of the Paks were having as much of the beginni
Wappinshaw the ploy as their opponents, but Competition. Boston, American '8 Pittsburgh, did not appear to be capable of] where the London team's de- Nitional 3; Philadelphia, American finishing a movement with a deci- fence won the day. Not since 6 Washington.. American 11; sive shot. December 26 has a visiting team Philadelphia, National 11 Dallas scored a
goal on Brentford's Texas League 0: Boston, National ground.
Sheffield United remain second stated, Press.
3 Cincinnanti, National 0-Asso-
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Pareira then cored
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At the official opening, there are portents of animated scenes,
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tho
Nomads: with a good drive from Mr. C.C.-Roberia and Mr. E.G. a short corner which might| Price. The former will perform will have been livid.
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