Paté 6
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1952.
ENGLAND WILL TAKE 17 ON
CONTINENTAL TOUR FEW CHANGES EXPECTED
By PETER DITTON
The England team that will line up against Italy in Florence on May 18 is Hui likely to differ much from that which bedi Sedlland 2-1 Hampden Park. - Although several players had a poor gùmè at Hampden there are a few alternative selections.
al
However, it must not be overlooked that Arsenal, Chelsea, Blackburn atid Newcastle, all of whom had been concerned in FA semi-finals, were not represented against the Scots. This means that players such as Smith (Arsenal), Eckersley (Blackburn), Milburn (Newcastle) and Bentley (Chelsea) may be considered.
to the
Altogether, 17 England players will make the trip to Italy, for after the game in Florence there are two more Internacionals to be played, against Austria i Vienna on May 25 and another, three days later, in Zurich against Switzerland,
who is right The names of those selected (although not necessarily in the of Sunderland,
next zame posicions.
back in form, may be included will be announced early
In fact, bad Eckersley of at right-half, as he was against month. Then, on May 12, the
South Blackburn' not been cup-led, Italy two years ago, to permit to a players, will coast resort for pre-match it Is probable that the. Enginn Wright to move over
would have team
contained other flank. Likely reserve is training and tactical talts.
eleven old caps. As it was, Nicholson of Tottenham who has received been performing exceptionally Garrett of Blackpool his baptism International well again this season.
of
we may Among the forwards, we football.
And
the
ta only newcomer International Football, Burnley's milly Elliott.
He was on the short-list of those Billy
considered for the Hampden appearance but
when was omitted.
the Selectors decided to place their confidence in the Manchester and United club pair, Rowley
This special pre-match get together an innovation for an Just England team-indicales how important these games on the continent are considered to
be.
Since the World Cup series there has been
growing
evidence that England is longer the cutstanding country,
no
Foccer
Even if we write off the de- Heart Swish – America
of those "Just one
1.
should be givnu-another-chan expect both the Manchester |
WHERE WE STARTED And this brings us right back where we started, The ques tion facing the Selectors when
consider the 17 they
for the Continental tour is, which 9 the tried and trusted brigade
things and which of them should be there still remains the memory dropped? of that 2-2 draw with Austria
Against Austria It was
the and at. Wembley in November
half-backs, Wright, England
and before that the hollow 3-0 vic- tory over Italy at White Hart Fruggatt and Dickinson,"
right-back tamsey who showed
But Lane In 1850.
against tu advantage.
very Scotland Rumsey had a poor first half, and, when Eng- land were under pressure after the interval, both Froggatt and Inson showed signs of panie Dickinson in their clearances,
saw
both these matches. 1 can and as on Englishman only say how glad I was hear the final whistle in each
EDSA.
game
were
ONLY BEHT WILLIAMS Again Holy, England beaten in every aspect of the
except goal-keeping. Bert Williams, now no longer in the England team, gave the greatest performance
31s hard No matter how
Italian out-
career.
Carapallese, the
of
bis
side-left and captain, and colleagues tried, they
they could not beat the yellow
Wolverhampton man.
Some of his saves
sweatered
on the miraculous-there is no other word for it.
And when
match. on the
he was beaten for the one and anty time during the right-back Ramsey was Foal-line to kick clear.
in
ter-
Engand underwent a
almot rille bombardment for the whole 90 minutes and then breakaway Rowley scored, to be followed soon after hy
from Wright, stand- ak goal
half-way The
freak
-ing
almost an
line went
21
The only two certain starters are Finney and Wright, One shudders in fact-to-think-what woull I happen to an England side permanently deprived these great players.
of
T
players
vers to retain their positions and anticipate that Elliott will be included as reserve.
Lathouse and Milburn will be challenging for the centre- forward position
and although both of them will probably go, It will depend upon their per- formances between now and the end of the season as to which of them gets into the side. In any event, Milburn can understudy Finney, as he started his career as an outside-right.
Broadis is the obvious player for the Inside-right position.
This then is the list of players expect to be entrusted with the responsibility of restoring Eng- land's prestige next month on the Continent:
FREDDIE Cox SCORES ARSENAL'S FIRST
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Freddie Cox scores the first goal for Arsenal after fourteen minutes play in the semi-final réplay match between Arsenal and Chelsea,
International Hockey Tournament Starts This Week-end
By "STICKS"
In the Hockey International Törnament which is taking place over the re- mainder of the season, which finishes ott April 27, there are nine tennis entered, representing England, Holland, India, Ireland, Malaya, Pakistan, Portugal, Scotland and Wales. On looking at the teams entered by the countries involved it can be Bech that some closely contested matches will take place,
first half attack of Garrett', Eckersley (Blackburn), ) gether all season is the Pakistan
ley calm with which
he con-u
to
оп
ham); Finney (Presion),
City), (Manchester (Bulion), Milburn Pearson (Manchester
verted the penalty against Aus- tria that helped England their 22 draw.
It would be hard Garrett
Juck
one
arid Lambic.
Welsh
+
The Lawn Bowls Season Opens This Sunday With Hongkong-Kowloon Match
The 1952-1953 Inwn bowls season officially opens this Sunday, with the exlifbition match at the Kowloon Bowl- ing Green Club between Hongkong and Kowloon In åld of the Hongkong Olympic Fund.
Each side, will be represented by 18 risks, six from each of the three League Divisions and. the match will start at 3.30 in the afternoon.
The Bist League match of Filipino Club, Hongkong Cricket the season is scheduled to; také | Club, Kowloon Cricket Club, place on May 3, and altogether Kowloon Bowling Green Club,
3RD there will be 24 teams, taking
DIVISION part this year, two less than Craigengower Cricket Club, indt gear.
de Recreio Kowloon iClub Omeers
Both Prison
Club Cricket Club, Kowloon Dagk and Hongkong Football Club Club, Filipino Club, Police Re have not entered for the Secocid creation Club, Hongkong Elec- Division and the Indian Recrctric Recreation Club.
Hoa Club Thlil Division team, which won the League last
BUNDAY'S MATCH
In aid of the Hougkang Olym- season, has been promoted topic Funds, a lawn bowls match the Second Division.
will be playeti boliveen Hong- The First Division competiskang and Kowloon at the Kow- tion this year will be the mastect Bowling Green Club on open in a long time. Indian Sunday at 3.30 p.m.
be
draw
Recreation Club, who were the The following is the Champlons last year, will with Kowloon: players givea seriously affected by the absence Arst;
of the four Omara, and all their 1. J. E. Norantia. intcg) (t. rinka will have to be complete C. Pereira, C. C. Pascos and G. A ly reshuffled,
Noronha VW. C. Ogley tukip) 1.
The strongest contenders this Dewar.. Let and B1. 1. Razack; Bink 2. F. Goodwin (skip), U. season are likely to be Kowloon Thompson, E. It. Itossclet and Bowling Green Club and Recrelo, S. Capell v A. K. Mint (5) M. Although they have lost L. D.-Hayag, 3. loosen and A. 1. Sykes and J. Marshall, the Mau;
Kinic 3. J. McKelvia (skip) W. Bowling Green Club will be able c. sumpon, J. E. Eastinon and to count on no less than eight. Norman W. Rallyer (kip
Downian
and consistent players this senson-3. Lodie. C.
Kavanagh; G. C. MeKelvie, W. C. Simpson,
Hink, V. 11. Bamay takip} | Norman, A. L▲ G. Easliman, R. B. Morrison, H." G.
and Cooper Robertson, P. Hughes, E. Green- Campbell v B. Mansell (skip) 1. wood, and J. G. Mo
C. Duller, A. W. Mircock and 1. Meyer
Greenwood: Recreio will probably love that thing i same team as last year with thej 8. Robertson, A. F. Gomes and W: exception of Raoul Luz, who it is hayne. S. Landolt (skin): learnt will not be playing com- Hong Chay, K.
Greenstode; positive bowls this year.
LEAGUE ENTRIES
18T DIVISION
Indian Recreation
(holders),
Recreio
Castro
Rink 6. J. F. V. Ribeiro (skip) A. Souza, C. Roza Pereira, A. P. Perera v J. Pollack fekip), 1. Marshall, W. Brown and C. McLeu- Clubhan
"Blues,"
Rinte 7. G. Lee,,(skip) J. Tapa. L." Kowloon Bones and if, Gitsins vif. B
Roberts, S. Bowling Green Club, Kowloon Dowbiggin (skip) A. Mill and E. Gautlers Cricket Club, Craigengower
Rick B. G... F. Thomson takin Cricket Club, Talkoo Dockyard M. Mckay, R. G. Brown and 5. Club, Kowloon Dock Club, Francis V F. Marshall fakspi Hongkong Football Club, Police E. Achell, T. Fairburn and G. Recreation, Club,
2ND DIVISION Club de Recreio (holders), Indian Recreation Club "A, Indian Recreation Chub
43.
Tennis League
Starts On May 5
Sewell:
Rink
·Hughes,
Robertson,
17. Traile (akip).
Y. Catton and
J. McCutcheonskip) A. Jillet, J. Young and J. F. Burnsi
Rink to. R. Bass (kkipi C. A. Danenberg, M. J. Divecha an A. SILVA V J. M. A. Ramishn (skip)
W. McColl, ú 5. M. Rumjohn, Clayton;
Remedios Rink 11. A. A. das fskip) A. Alarcoun, J. P. Siva, 1. Rodrigure v A. M. Wahab (skip) MY. Adal, E, R. Markar and It. Seemin;
Rink . V. Allenza (1) L. S. Silva, I. J. Noronha and. G. da Luz F. A. Angus (skip) . Skinner, S. Mitchell and F. G. E. Black;
Rink 13.
W. Baker,
C. I. Stapleton (skipi A..Danka and I. S. Castro V A. Coello (skip) G. Ladd, A. Boares and 9. Solina;
Rink 14. M. T. Nunes (skip) V.
Xavier v G. Souza (skip) C. Ros-
Portugal..consisting as it doen, of the nucleus of the unbeaten Recreio team, with the possible addition of Rosa, Lionel Guterres and Lionel Xavier from the Argonauts team, are the obvious favourites. Having played together all the season. they will be very difficult to beat, but with the same advantages they did not win' last year and the result is no foregone conclusion. To gain the Championship they will have at least two and possibly three hard matches. In goal Merrick will probably
van (RN) backs; Thrustle N be the choice as he is the man
team
Wilson Another
with good backs; Bhagat Singh (Arg); (RAF),
(RAF), and in pussession. Ashcroft of Liver-
the same, ad- Bulwrint Singh (NB), Merrick (Birmingham), Ash-prospects and
and O'Connell (RN) halves; Toolan prol may be second chalce.
Ocsen (Thunderbolts) halves;
Chamberlain (RN), Ramsey At right-back,
can croft (Liverpool): Ramsey (Tat-vantage of having played to-
Sarwan Singh (NB), U.S. Daton (Army),
Card (RAF), and Kelleher few weeks in the next prove
(Blackpool); that his
This team will be built (Args), Pinto (Args), Mohinder Watson team.
(Army). round the Thunderbolts team Singh (NB), and Mickey Ram Wright (Wolver- bordered "Hampden jitters" was just a (Sunderland), Wri
The Scottish team is rather a (Args). Froggatt (Poris-with the formidable reinforce- phase, and should be fairly sure hampton)
In the homeside teams there scratch combination, owing to If there are any mouth}, of a place.
Chilton
(Manchester ment of Yussuf of the Police at Dickinson
(Ports- half and Wahab, the University is the usual argument about the the difficulty in producing a full
various the
and as they meet Por- team, doubts in the Selectors minds, Unlled), they have only to remember the mouth) or Nicholson inside forward. As the Thunder-nationalities of
the players, and as I see it, the only tugal in the first round it is diff- boltà finished third in
The Lawn Tennis League will of cult to see them getting into the choice for the
commence on Monday, May 5 Lofthouse League, Pakistan's chances look real test
which U.K. international site semi-finals, quite bright. (Newcastle),
The team will be: Manson; This was decided at a meeting plays for sto scarch United).
and decide Sinclair, Seaton; Hollands, Fitz-of the, Executive Committee of The Malayan team will also be one's conscience Rowley (Manchester United) built round a first Division team, which
country one usually simmons, Macdonald; Ash, Mc- the HKLTA held at the Hong-A. Neves, V.A. Ribeiro and C. M.
J. Lambie kong Cricket Club yesterday. selet, 3. Fox and W. Bcitamy: and Elliott (Burnley).
the University, with the addi- chcers for in an international Tosh, Richardson,
Mr L. Goldman took the chair Rink 15. A. E. Eliot (skip). J. London Express Service)
tion of some members of the tournament of this nature,
in the absence of Mr Daniel nevie, W. Chambers and G. Coles Regiment, out- RAF Malay
This year, it is the
The Welsh team will be:
VA. B. Kitcheli inkip)" A. Bachos. Chen is side which is likely to arouse Philips (Army); Drake (Army), standing
whom among
of entries F. M. el Arcul, A. B. Kitchell; The total number Hashim, the RAF centre-half. controversy, RA, from what
Rink 16. F. R. Kermant (lip) Robertson was Hammond (Army);
announced DA follows: F. Howarth, S. Ramchand and hear, the team
an will have Holland should experience no astonishing
amount of talent (Army), G. Walker (Army). Men's "A" five, "B" 12, "C" 14 E. P. White V. Stewart (skip). trouble in selecting their team
A. N. Other; Brown (RAF), and “b" eight; Ladies' "A" four, G. Poulson, E. Wolstenhoine, G. Welsh proportion of as it will undoubtedly consist for the
James (Army), Taylor (Army), "B" seven, Mixed "A" four, "B" Metenife;
Rink 17, L. A. Rozarió (skip) £). blood in it. of the normal
the scan of 1
There senal or the Blackburn man.
C. Alves, C. A. Noronha are a lot of Anglo-Swindles (Army) and Thomas six. Dutch HC. Last year they ran
unanimously decided Fonsura y A. R. A. Balimony G. It The centre-half position will
with few amila (RAF).. be the Selectors biggest wor-
the winners very close in two Indians here
that Men's "A" and Ladies' "A" Madur, H. Kruse and M. A. Jono; vortions to any homeside country, even matches, but this year
Dlay two matches while all Rink 18. J. J. Basto (sklo) A. until ry. Neil Franklin, who
have all fallen for
Ferreira, L. A.Peres and 8. Tel- they do not seem to be the and they years his trip to Bogata two
of Wales, the glamour
which Reg Horne Leads the teams play one found fordi doadman (skip) C. Watt. they were. ago was England's key-man in defence, is
of now right out Johnny Carvalho won the happens the hard-playing Dutch they are entitled to do.
Monday-Men's and Ladies A the running. He has been unmatch of the
and evening will give a
Ent,, though I am open to In Silver King Tuesday-Men's "
Ladies
The annual bowls match for Wednesday-free, for post the Esplin Cup will take place contradiction, it looks to me as fortunate with Injuries and at
Penn the moment cannot even claim against S. E. Kho at the
If they have brought in some of Tournament Huli Peninsula Hotel last night
A MIXED BAG
their friends who have amula-
"C" and, Mixed "B"; Friday—leared yesterday. regular place in the
in to take the lead in the City side.
About 70. Hongkong players And Men's The Indian
is much lons with UK. countries team
Moor Park, Hertfordshire, Mixed "E
the The
expected attend elão, Colony Chess Championship more of a mixed bag than the order to strengthen their
a three d
Apr. 17.
of matches will match. above teams, but they are not thus malcing rather a been tournament,
nnly bo allowed. to be disregarded on that score, this international tournament.
owing to Despite this, England should Cup player, led the 50 quali-weather. Secrétitles of winning Britain's Entry For With the stalwart Nav Bharat defendors and the fire of the field a strong team, having the flors with scores of 148 or teams, are to the League
potify! (Mr George. Lin, Scorelary Argonauts altck, not to more wide range of the three "Ser- Lion Bhagat Singh, a tower of vices, the HKHC' and the Police better for the final 36 Holds
of the... result the day Senlot).. of the Silvor King 72 holds following the match. strength at centre-half, they to choose from. will certainly be a force to be reckoned with, However they
inta the record
if he were dropped against after his performance
But with both Scotland.
Ecker- Lionel Smith and Bill sley back in the running, Eng- land have a surfeit of left- backs. I have an idea how- ever he will remam; to be ac- Ar-
books as a 2-0 victory for England, but for all those who companied by either the
will
there. LE
remain
were
Italy's mateli.
Against Austria, England put up a much better performance
to drow. ad only managed
honours But again the major rested with the. Austrians, who, I thought, were unlucky not to be awarded a pennity in the dying minutes of the Bare England's Frozgott, cene-half, stopped with his by orm an attempted centre outside-left Koerner.
when
It is interesting, by the way. to compare the England line- up for those two games. Only Ramsey, Wright and Froggatt appeared on
occasions. Frogall's first appearance at outside-left and his
Et centre-half!
both
GAPS IN DEFENCE Froggatt. who has
second could use Frogé
Carvalho Leads In Chess Championship
power
themselves.
Whatever
ot good account
I
Was
Reg Horne, British Ryder Postponement also decided that are
ESPLIN CUP
Reynolds and C. Askew,
to
and J.
Amateur Billiards Championship
of
number one choice this senson, Johnny won in 45 moves of a was converted from an outside-Vienno Game variation, winning left and still retains his king an exchange in the middle game for attack. This puses occasional that left him with a night and gaps in the defence which any bishop against Kho's rook. was quick
centre-forward
The end game was, exciting, moving
Their team will probably be stroke golf tournament here Kho failing to advance either of two passed pawns, But if not
will have to surpass themselves chosen from the following today. Karel Wiss (black) beat L.
to repeat their last year's per-players:-Clark (HKHC), Pavey Schure in 40 moves, Ray Danen-formance, when they reached (Army), Bullock (RAF), Bowell berg beat Dr. Velliot in 36 moves the final only to be narrowly (Army), Dudley (Army), Deri-of first class golf to score a 68 Kowloon CC "A". The meeting will be given the first oppor-
beaten by Ireland. and G. S. Coxhead beat J. B.
In 21 moves. Laing
The standings Carvalho 3%; Kho, Coxhead and Danenberg 2%, Schure Weiss 2; Laing T elliot 0
But lest
should you away with the idea that
England Selectors are inclined to wholesale changes at every ould dvallable opportunity t
nd the
who? The run alternative are strictly limited
the and
man wl Portsmouth probably get the vote with either Chilton of Manchester United or Taylor of Futhany, as reserve,
First choice, wing-halves wil probably be Wright and Dickin
latter's
Be pointed out that ten of the players who appeared against Scotland on April
appeared son,
although
the
either against Austria or Italy, position is in jeopardy. Watson
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11
Horne gave a polished display
over
the Middlesex
A letter was read from
London, Apr. 17. Leatle Thomas Lo asking it it would be
Drimeld
Leeds for him to play for the (Yorkshire). phe English Champion, Billiards "y" as well as for
Amateur agreed that Le must decide for tunity of representing Britain himself but there would be no in the World Championship in objection to him playing for the Calcutta next November,
"1" and the KCC An uppeal for funds for his University
expenses is to be launched by The following was the result of the Billiards Association and the, araw for the first round:
Control Council,-Reuter, MA ) Men's (A"-CCC V KCC, CRC V Mon's "B"KCC V Necreto: Kow- loon Tong vowloon "TOOR (1 CCGHKCC, IKU V LAC, SCAA V CRO (1), Urban Couneli v CRC (2).
· Men's "C"-KITG, Y CRC (2), B«- creis v Kowloon, f Böck, LCC ý bic 1). IRC HRC, Kowloon Tong v Post Once, LMCV KCC, UKU V SCAA.
the West Course for (Police (Army),
Thorpe grond 36 holca total of 185.
His immaculate play put him The Indian Unp-up will prob- | (HKHC) Teyen (Army), Little
one strike ahead of Cell Denny ably be Lall Singh (NB) or (RN), Wilson (KKC). Kishore (Aces) in goal; Ali
whp brake Mixed "A" The Irish should also produce (North
Course Asgar (NB) and Ragi (NB)
sound team, though this year they will not have the services record with a 60 (34-37), and of Gardner, the outstanding the British match-play chini-SCAA, Iteralo- (bye).
plon
Harry Weetman who both interport centre-forward, whose name is still mentioned
faished on the 130 mark, In
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Coming mainly from the RAF The best score from an over- and Navy teams, this team too seas entry was made by Nor- will be worth watching, and man Von. Nida. (Australia) who, Icolding at the names there will had a 68 on the West Course be littic doubt about the for an aggregate of 142
van nationality of the players,
Last year's Winther, Fldry, Though there are still some Donck (Belgium), just managed team to bits with 79, on the places to all, the Irish should include Kelly (RAF) in West Course which put him on goal; Noonan (RAF) and Sulli- the 148 murek.-Reuter,
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Tre French Football Federa- unes UC 11), CRC (4) RCC, Indton is having dimeulty field- Ladies ACNÉ V čce, BCAA ving three International ma to play Portugo! (at home j ond «Ladren" "B"-Lhc (vecrelo Morocco and the Saar (away)
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Atiked "ASCAÁ V CRC, KOG V
KCC.
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Some of the players are in- jured or sick, others do not want to travel-Reuter,
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