THE TAIWAN BLUE EAGLES
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1958.
WITH 20 MINUTES TO SPARE
Group picture of the visiting Blue Eagles softball team from Taiwan with their officials shortly before they met Saint Joseph's, the Colony Champions, at King's Park yesterday. Saints won 2-0. - China Mail Photo.
CYCLING NOTES
The Handicapper Had A Field Day In NTACA
Novices Time Trial
By
“NTACA"
SURREY BEAT YORKSHIRE
TO TAKE A LEAD
OF 20 POINTS
London, June 7.
In a match which may prove to be one of the decisive ones of this season's English County Cricket Championship, Surrey, leader of the League, today beat Yorkshire, the second team, by 41 runs, at the Oval. Surrey, hoklers of the title for the past three years, thus retained their un- 96--- beaten record this season and now, with the maximum number of points from their eight matches, have a lead of 20 points over Yorkshire, who were runners- up last season.
Surrey batted first on Satuur- day but, caught din a drying wicke ware skittled out for 85 Appleyard, the England e-break bowler, took seven wickets for only 28 runa. Lock was top Surrey scorer with 21 not out.
Yoriubire replied with 131, Willie Watson, former England Test player being top scorer with 32 runs.
Loader
(medium fasi) who tock Hutton's wicket before the England
had scored. captain
and Lock (slow left-arm), both England players, cach captured four wicko's ter 38 and 35 runs respectively.
In their second innings yes→
terday Surrey made. 261 runs tor seven wickets. Fletcher, one of the Surrey openers, made 84 Funs and Feter May, new Eas- land captain, made 36 before being caught and bowled by Trueman,
POSTWAR BOWLEES
This morning. the London sice declared at their overnight total. Three more England Test
shared the wickets,
THOMAS CUP
Sir George Thomas Picks Kobbero-Natekar Singles As The Best Match
Singapore, June 7.
Sir George Thomas. President of the International Badminton. Federation and donor of the Thomas Cup, picked the match between Finn Kobbere of Denmark and Nandy Natekar of India as the best of the series.
Sir George, who watched all the four matches played from the Inter-Zone semi-finals, said that "the exchanges were never one-sided. I found it the most gripping match in the series."
The match between Kobbero, World's best Doubles pair but and Natekar stretched to three Sir George would not say they sets before the Dane won by were the best combination of all time. He thought J. F. Devlin 13-15, 15-6. 15-10.
Sir George picked
Eddie and G. S. B. Mack in the form Choong's game against Jer they showed in the early 20's - The handicapper had a field day on Wednesday last, when in the bowlers the majority of Eng- Skaarup as the second best in would have beaten the Malayan
the series. The Malayan boy combination. NTACA Novices.25 miles Time Trial, the first eight riders finished with netland's postwar bowlers were
involved in this encounter -- won in straight sets but Choong Other comments by Sir George times ranging from 57-20 to 58-49, close enough for almost anyone. In fact,
was fully stretched in both sets were Close (of break) had the before Skaarup conceded the the last-placed rider was just inside 1-3-0, and only one other finisher was
best analysis with three for 87 last point.
Malaya's outside the 60 minutes. Prophecy, with a vengeance. -
and Trueman (last) and Wardel
Doubles combina (slow left-arm) both fock twetion of Org Poh-iim and Ooi Teik-hock was picked as the wickets apiece.
Yorkshire were thus left with 215 to get in four hours and 20 They failed by 41 minutes. runs but there were only 20 minutes left for play.
Individual winner of the day was Bartlett of the Essex, who pushed REME's Smith into second place by a scant 5 seconds. Bigg, also Essex, getting third position another 9 seconds in arrears,
when
the
The day was fast for all but i was by Bigg, almost 1 minutes (original position two riders, all the others im arrears. With Deeley in third season starts. It is also useful proving on their previous best place a minute slower
when stripping your-machine for times, both Smith and Bigg Points totals and placings of maintenance. turning in times In the 1-4 the RAF contestants are not to region
fairly hand, but it is a
close There are now three partici-thing between Jones and Hoad pants with 6 points opiece. with Bigg close up. pressing close on the heels of Clegg and load, who
The next events in the series have all from are the 18 Miles Australian Pur- who suit on Wdnesday 8th. run
the NTACA, and the RAF 10 mites Time Trial on Sunday 10.30 am.
by
at c
to finish on his own,
was
BECKENHAM
LAWN TENNIS
RESULTS
Denmark's Hoosta possesses the hardest smash today; Wong Peng-soon of Malaya is not as good as he was previously. Finn Kabbero wiH not become
great player he is capable of concentrating harder and playing at the top form throughout a match.-- United Press.
really
until
LEAGUE TENNIS
Results of League Tennis matches played yesterday were:
- MIXED "B" DIVISION SCAA lpst to CRC by 34-EAS Mia C. Pha and P. Poon (SCAA) beat Mry H. Le and Shul Leong 6-1: lost to Mrs Trok and Cheung Chow 4-6: beat Mrs A. Choy and Ng Man-
ARMY SPORTS
PARADE
This week we have gone a long way from Hongkong
to find our occupant for the Spot of Honour at the Top of the Sports Parade. A special welcome then to Pte. Nicky Gargano, of 6 Training Battalion, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. This youngster is a boxer of rare ability and out" standing achievement.
His list of successes rends like a catalogue of 'inter- rational boxing events for in addition to his twice won Army Welterweight Championship he also holds the Empire Games title, the ABA and ISBA titles and now to give the story its perfect ending for the time being at least - he has fought his way to the European title as well.
had
This is a truly magnifcent re- report support a beadline which cord. It is doubtful if it has acclaims that the Army Rugby ever been equalled by a serving Cup tussle between ist. En soldier, and probably it will be South Wales Borderers and the Medical Army a long time before we see his Depot Royal
of brilliant successes Corps was "The Best Rugby".
Final For Years."
who The Welshmen, In a recent article in a British)riously won the Rhine Army sports made Gargano was described in glowing terms as a Championship, played boxer who ranks with the best tacking rugby but found the big
his weight amateurs at
for strong Medical defence too several decades.
for them and they went down With a full house of titles as by 10 points to nil
It seems Interesting statistics from the his recommendation almost certain that Gargano will final are
be invited to represent
in
his Berderes
fast at-
much
that the South Wales
find themselves
jor the second
year, while the
country at the Olympic Games runners-up
1956. A victory in the Olym-successive pics would put a great seat on RAMC take the Cup back to Gargano's outstanding career in Crookham after a lapse of eight the amateur ranks.
years.
Although the Welshmen: lost 16 If you listaned to Radio points in the final it is a tri- Hongkong's Sports Cavalcade Cute to the standard of their
that doub play
in their eight last Saturday you no heard one of the officials of the previous cup matches they con Motor Sports Club of Hongkong ceded only three points. being interviewed
John by Wallace, During the interview
reminder for Water Polo. there was a discussion on the enthusiasts. The Army South Blind Flying lest that was to match against EYMCA has been form part of the competition re-arranged and will now take
Sunday
next Monday at 5.30 p.m. This radio episode had an However both Army teams amusing sequel
in action before in a certain will be seen Sergeants' Mess where the that for North and South botly members had met for a Satur-have tough
being staged by the Club on place at Victoria Barracks Pool.
•
scheduled. Barracks on South will
matches
day evening get together. The for the Victoria conversation soon got round to Friday evening.
5.30 p.m.
a discussion on how much an play RAF at 5p.m. and North individual could achieve if he will take on the ex-members of was blindfold and acted only the Senior League, Eastern at or the instructions he received from
a' colleague. The con versation developed into Healthy argument, and from healthy argument to practical tests with of course the ladles joining in
It seems like an excellent along and cheer chance to go on your favourites.
"According to
latest reports ibe Aero Modellers Club at Sek Kong Village is making ine
It was a gallant effort, parti- cularly after their openers Hut- top (he again fell to Loader. SHEER RIDING ABILITY
this after scoring one run), andi After a fine start in the Tour Lowson, for only four runs, Sut- of the South-east Provinces, clife (son of the famous Eng- British cyclists fell away in the lish player) 40 and Watson second half of the race, leaving-30-pulled the side round. each. The three are
Beckenham, June 7 Robinson the one Team, the Essex,
well down on the eventual win- Then Johniy Wardle, another Top seeds in the Beckenham least in the Team competition by
Ter, Gaul of Luxembourg. This England bowler, nearly won the Lawn Tennis tournament which 18 points to the 15 each of the
Tony merely serves to emphasise that match for the visitors. He scored opened here today are Pegasus CC and the REME.CC.
sheer riding ability is not enough 41, including two mighty sixes Trabert and Herbie Flam of the The
TESTING GROUND heavy rains and strong
United States. They both had GOOD NEWS
if we are to compete on level before falling to Becise.
obviously same progress both in membership There were winds of Sunday
all but kept
It was Alec Beiser, the Eng-easy victories terms with the supermen from land
against young
A few five stalwarts from riding in the
right Some good news for the ones the Continent.
fast-medium Australian opponents, arm
natural testing grounds at hand and in making pines. bewier, who
blindfold of the members have already. RAF Novices 30 miles Time
before The principal results were as
and largely
long short of cycle clothing. The
the achieved Trial. Winner was Jones, 7 NAAFI have at last agreed to
In all the leng
follows: stage-races, responsible for Surrey's fighting
couples were in action at Hussars, who rede magnifcently obtain
Men's Singles-1st round He took the final honours
dart board, at the billiard a selection of Jerseys, the top-liners take things fairly win. to return a time of 1-16-05, only from
and hope to have easily until the middle and end with an analysis of five for 38. T. Trabert beat G. Radford cheng 0-3.
table, and around the mess UK. 53 seconds outside the Colony Shorts, Mitts and Tubular Tyres of the race,
where our boys
His last 90 minutes were the (Ausgest (Britain) beat G.last to Mrs Trois and Cheung Chow
6-2, 6-1.
furniture, Practice, apparently and record
confidence held by his team-mate, from
UK and hope to have seem to put in all they have most devastating with the
brought challenges were soon being Rolt. Second actual fastest time them here before the start of in the first few stages. They following Agures, 14 overs, 7 Forbes (South Africa) 10-8, 8-6.
the next season. It is under- undoubtedly ear
earn a lot of cre- maidens, 17 runs and 4 wickets. LEUNG WING LOK
thrown about. stood that the Hon. Sec. of the dit for aggressive riding by Altogether about 45,000" people A. Segal (South Africal beat
According to my correspon NTACA sent to NAATI Head- doing this, but surely the ob saw this exciting match of con-1. Fromaan (South Africa) 6-2,
dent It was one of the most | 6-1. in London, a' cutting jeet is to win quarters
not stantly changing fortunes.
entertaining evenings the mess from the "China Maft".
which merely
G. Shea (US) bead W. Ander- stage a
Yorkshire hope
obtain to
have enjoyed for The Scottish Three Day Race their revenge In
G. Chang long time, and they ask me to the return sc (Britain) 7-5, 6-2. bemoaned the apathetic attitude of NAAFI towards the cyclist was won by the fast-improving match commencing
R. Bedard (Canadá) beat A. 6-2; beat B. Dhaber and Miss S. on June 18 have had the Tony Hewson, who also led the at Leeds. It 10
they fail again Quist (Australia) 4-6, 6-3; 8-1. Correa 6 bear C. E. Abbas and pass their thanks to the
Miss P. Datier det,
ganisery of the Moter Sports NCU Team to victory over
1. Vermaak (South desired
Africa) result.
the then Surrey should be well on
E. M. Pereira and Mrs M Ram-Club event and to John Wal- Velo Club Stella.
their way to their fourth succes beat J. Ward (Britain) 6-1, 6-1. chand (CCC) best Gulles and Miss lace, of course for the seeds of A. Marshall (Australia) beat Correa - Beat Abbes and Miss
Chang 6-2; beat Dhaber and Mis the whole idea... so Alan sive championship victory, thus
Van Voorbees (US) 6-0, Dhaber 6-3.
Gates,
Peter Ferry, and John equalling the English record held
Wallace.
.tolce a bow, by Yorkshire---France-Presse.
anticipated that there be some changes in the Land method of running the Forces Championships when next athletic season: come? acund
EUROPEAN BASKETBALL Poland Beats
Yugoslavia 69-64 appears
the ninth
slavia in
Budapest, June T.
but
the race, or 50.
In the seven day: Tour of Ire-
and
a minute.
weather.
Sports Diary
TODAY
Тепля
Men's "A" Division: SCAA v CRC: Urban Council v HKCC. Ladies "B" Divion:
SCAA V
6-3.
Mira Dao and B. S. Lee (SCAĄ) bant Mry H. Lo and Shui Leong -2: 2-6: lost to Mrs A. Choy and Ng Man-cheng 4-0.
Miss Ng and Dr Ho (SCAA) fost to Shut Leong 3-6, jost to birs Tsok
drew with and Cheu Chour 4-5- Mrs A. Choy and Ng Man-cheng 5-6. | CCC (1) heat CCC (2) by 6-10 7. Hau and árs. S.
beat W. Guilles and icccD
R. O. Baker and Miss Rosie Rum- H. Flam (US) beat A. Gubb Jahn (CCC 11 beat Glides and Miss Chang 6-3; lost to Dhaber and Mise (Australia) 6-3, 6-2..
Correa 5-7; beat "Abbas and Miss Dhaber 6-2.
Women's Singles —–—– 1st round.
Miss J. Middleton (Britain) beat Miss D. Kilian (South Africa), 6-3, 8-8.
6-3,
MEN'S "D" DIVISION CRC (3) W to CCC by 3-K C. M. Quan and H. P. Kwak (CRC) lost to Y. Y. Chung and
5.4.
Mrs Brewer (US) beat P. S. Ng 3-0 drew with K. C. Fung Miss M. Heron (Australia) 61, and L. Machado 6-6; beat P. C
Yu and G. K. Chen 1. Miss L Brough
K. F. Fung and Y. P. Jone (CRC) (US) beat lost to Chung and Ng 1-6; beat Fung Misa J. Staley (US) 6-2, 6-4. and Machado 0-3; drew with Yu and Miss V. Koortzen (South Chen Chung and L. S. Kwak Mrs H Hogman (CHC) lost to Ching and Ng 2-4, (Australia) 6-3, 3-6; 6-2.
lost to Fung and Machado 4-6; losi Mrs H. Redick-Smith (South | to" Yu and Chen 3-6, Africa) beat Miss L. Pericola
CRC (2) best LRC by 13-115 (Italy) 6-4, 6-0.
F. K. Lau and B. F. Wong" (CBC) beat Holloway and Wilson - beat Miss B. Penroe (Australia) Brandt and Van Derkeks 6-2; beat
A query has been received. The inaugural ceremony for asking for advice on the change and, another English bey, Brian European Basketballing of his position by a com- Haskell, took the victor's laurels Championship remains fixed for petitor in the Novice Competi- after leading for five days. The tomorrow evening al the Neptions. He writes, "As all, the event was marred by its usual Stadium.
a number of events in these competitions are spate of punctures, its accidents matches were played off today of short distances, how can I
the typical Irish because of the heavy nature of after my position to give me The Midland Counties CA sup- the programme,
more speed without upsetting plied the winning team, with the Austria played
the basic position I shall use in Irish lads in second place, head- France and Luxembourg played the Soviet the longer distance races during ing off the England group by Union at the Popular Stadium", the season proper?" while Sweden played Switzer-
It is really quite simple. The land and Poland played Yugo object is to alter your position Tour of Italy, with the Swiss Veteran Magni won the tough the covered sports to give more thrust at the Koblet second, after a very close LRC): KOC v CCC; KGVS CRO:1 Africa) beat Palace Stadium,
pedais, at the same time main-
HKU v LRC(2), Switzerland beat Swedeb" by
Mersing race. Magn has acquired a fine taining the relative distances team of young 72-52 (half-time
Eighth ASF and OC Council Meet score 43-31) between the three points of The Swedish team played well contact. Obtain three slats of everything for him but turn hising, SCM. Post Boardroom 3.30 p.m. at the outset and the Swiss side wood, each about 30 inches long. he and his equipe will be head- ng. pedals, and it looks as though
TOMORROW may have been
sux- Nail
together in prised to find it level pegging triangle, with the points restingar.
ing many more prize-lists this
Tennis Men's "B" Division: SCAA the Peak of the saddle, the
News from the Army Cycling centre of the bottom bracket
CCC(2); In the second half it was any-spindle and the grips of your Union is that it will hold a Best
Ladies "A". Division: Recreto body's game when Switzerland handlebars. Using the centre of All Rounder Time Trial Cham- led by one point at 53-52, but the bottom bracket as a pivot, pionship, this year
LAC; "USAČ(2) v USRC(1). Detalls of
Forth adjust your saddle and bars so events, etc, are not yet to hand, that the points of the triangle but will be published as soon as
till touch
the original three received.
ور
at 14-14.
a little
places.
them
riders who do
*
4
7
KCC LAC V CCSRC: Begrelo CRC RAT KTGCA moc: ccc(1) v LOCU
Blue. Eagles v Portugal, 5.46 m.m.
FRIDAY
Athletics
*
beat
Miss M. (Britain), 6-3, 6
and 'Eggenberges 6-1.
members
It is
will
In order to provide a final of contestants it has been sug- gested that there should be three elimination groups. These are as follows-
(1) 27 Ede and to include RA Units and 24 Fd Engineer Regt (n) 48 Bde and to include RA
its and 7 Hess37S, Units
(G) Hongkong and Kowloon Garrison.
With two going through to the
some very good flights. The successful innovation of teams the
entering two Army in the Senior 'Tivision of the "Hongkong Cricket League this season has encouraged the com- mitled to give still further thought to ways and means of that as many players ensuring as possible get a chance to par- ticipate in good class cricket,
that i snow understoo
1t
is
the officials of the Hongkong Cricket
ket League agret,
efforts
will be made to enter another team in the Second Division. If this materialises it will mean that the Army will have double representation in both divisiona of the league,
FARELF HOCKEY
It has that
the
now been confirmed
1955-58 FARMLE Hockey Champlonship will be
in Hongkong staged
As tar ns
can be foreseen this is the only FARELF Championship that will take place in the Colony and it will therefore be a special incentive to every hockey team here to make a special effort to
final.
reach
The
अपने
area
comments made in this column last week about
the
It is
Craig-SmithGraw. Auyoung and C. M. Chua | firral, sirom each group the new understood that plans to
(CRC) lost to Holloway and Wilson
Mrs A Thomas (Britain) beat; best Brandt and Van Derbeke final arrangement of B Miss A, Maguire (US) 8-1, 6-1
Miss F. Muller (Australia) beat Miss L. Luxton (NZ) 7-5, 4-8, 7-5,
Miss M.
Carter (Australia) beat. Miss V. Pitt (Britain) 6-2, 6-2
Pascoe
berger 6-8.
contest-
future of Colony rugby look very much like being confirmed.
the rugby pro re-organise gramme are now well advanced and it seems almost certain drew with Graham and Eggen-ants would be achieved
BUGBY ENTHUSIASTS
will have two Colony rugby enthusiasts will that the Army be interested in the article on representative teams in the new competition. There is still ne their sport which appears
further news about the early latest edition of the Soldder! Magazine to arrive in Hongkong season competition I referred to Two vivid pictures and a short last werk
Peter Ho and M. K. Tam (CRC) beat Holloway and Wilson 7-5 best Brandt and Van Desteko 6-0; beat
Graham and Eggenberger 642.
LC
towards the close, the Swedish
12C lost to KTGCA (1) by 0-2 defence found the pressure too great, and the Swiss attack
may (IRC) om to H. P. finally got on top of the game.
H. Miss
(South and K. Cheng 1-8; lost to J. One of the big questions of Poland beat Yugoslavia by 68
and Y. T. Luke 1-6: lost to Executive Committee Meeting of Africa) best Mrs G. Walteram in 8. N. 5-7 points to 84 in the European In this instance,, your saddle British cycling at the moment
Hangkang Amateur. Allietic
(Britain) 4-8, 4-5 (retired). championships. Half-time score will go forward and upwards, is the composition, of the Ten- Aociation Education Dept. was 38-25.
to bring you more over theman Team for the Tour de D..
Women's Singles 2nd Round Water-Polo The Soviet Union beal Luxem-bracket, and the bars will go France. Why not YOU pick
Miss A. Shilock (Britain)st to lang and Lake 1-6, lost to
and Ng 1-6. Army South v RAP at Vletaria beat Miss A. bourg by 103 points to 36-forward and-down. Keep the your ten for the job, and let me Pool: AN V EYMCA at Tamart Army
Ford (Britain) Ali Khan and S, M. Homojiang Jr. (IRC) lost to. Tal_and - Chứng 9-6; France-Presse.
triangle for use to regain your have them before next Sunday? | North v Eastern as Victori Pool.
6-0, 6-1,-France-Presse,
lgst to Liang and Like d-ếp lnst. to Yam and Ng 1-4′′
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9. Yugur and K. A Curem (IRC) lost to Tai and Cheng 4-6;
SMALL BORE
LEAGUE
the
The Army was well represent- ed in both the competitors and officials Bats: when
the Motor:
Sports
Club of Hongkong staged
Its annual series of tests at the Royal Hongkong Defence Force The highest tean score in the Headquarters last Sunday... Army Small Bore League, 1945, but top honours of the day fourth round. was retuzzed by went to competitor Dellingpole the 7th (Q0) Hussars, with 880 of
of the Royal Air Force Who Chew 8-6: lost to yw un round was highlighted by Dellow with great confidence handled his flery Uttle card
CCSBC (1) lost to CEC (1) by 2-7 C. 8. Yan and Y. Y. Lam (CORRC)
drew with B, W. Choy and G. X.
Y. Mak Í-d, beat Y. Mak and Ling
The
Fand skill.
La Lice and K. H, Chéong (CCSŃC) two possibles one by Lt 2b- drew with B. W. Chay and C. M wards: of 14 Ta Regt. R. A. and Y. Mak 1-8; lost to Y, Mak and Liny (0) Hussars in the will be replaced by a knock-out. Chow, 6-6 lot to Pay Kook and another by SSM. Bohill of 7th Latest news indicates that the
Land Forces... Cricket Leagues.
Fong
(OCSRC) lost to B. W. Choy and C: X; Chow 16; lost to P, Y. Kwok and. 2. Mai 1-t kat to 3. Maic and Ling Tong 1-60 MG PROPRI BCC to lost to CCARE by 34
Marial and F. Shroff (100) Beat S. H. Chow and F. 5. Lee G Jest to B. C. Kung and T. 4., Chow
The top -- four teams league continue
their unbroken competition next seaSDT. run of four straight winM
| The results:nul
14 Fid., Regt. 2
Cand.
Bin VHKOTAL: (5014);
Pay Office (544); 48. Gurkha Inf. de
Starfondshire 4473)
INDIAN'S BEAT SINGAPORE 6-0
3-3; best 3. Feng and La Shas 6-4, (C) 25/2 Dorkha Ribera Wihlo 60 minutes of arriving
Rifies WB (100); Hongkong Senate Singapore, June 7,
G. Geertsens and 7. Fung (KCC). Q.
lost to B. H. Chow, and F. 5. Lee
30; 30 B. D. Kung and T. C. R.A.S.C. (460)
Wi
Chow:1-5; lost to J. Fong and L. 37A1 (390) Shut 5-2
((BCC); bent #. H, Chow and
・
Tang 40
•COMA Callford and H. Hazel
a cos here today: from India, the In-
dian world chowoztion hoclatg team
"Delhi Wonderen" played
and besta. Singapore teatr. 6-0,
The Indian bear leaves to