HKAAA MEETING
Colony Athletic Championships In March
It was decided, by the Execu- tive Committee of the Hong- kong Amateur Athletic Associa- tion yesterday that the Colony Championships will be held on March 18, 22 and 25.
at
The meeting, which was held Education Department with Mr Raleigh Leung in the Chair, expressed the hope that the Champknships would Are held at the Hongkong Stadiuın. Closing date for the Cham – planship is March 3, entry fees being $3 for an Individual and $10 for a team.
Mr J. Kirkwood in giving his report to the Committee on the Stadlum mid that the track could be made ready for cum- petition in a few days time, but The run-ups and plts might take sometime lo complete.
The unofelul World and Bri- th record for the 30-Mile Han Bet by Cominiasioned Master of Arma R. H. Pape on January 26 at the SCAA Stodium was ratifled by the Committee. The fine was 2 hours $4 minutes 45 seconds. His English record for the 25 miles of 2 hour 22 minutes 48 seconds WHR also Talified by the Committee.
Miss Ng Shuet-kwan's new Co- Jony recard for the Women's Long Jump of 18 feet 7 inches sel on February 4 at the Hung- kong University was also ratt- fled by the Committee.
time
Mr
of 11
Kennedy-Skiplan's
minutes 24 reconds for The 10,000 Mete Wak Chetter than the Asian incord) was off- cially recorded by the Commit-
It was deruled by the Com- mittee that the Association should write to the Japanese Amateur Athletic Federation and enquire about the dates of their Marg theor that Pape might compete them.
wait
NOW
The next meeting of the Com. mittee will be held on March 7
Referee Green Booed In Gavilan Versus Waterman Ten-Round Bout
Landon, Feb 7. Britain's uglefented Pater Waterman murdered Cubs Kid Gavilan's bulu panch fortight for
pels delion
an their 10- round bout at Hamingway
LOS ARMY SPORTS
PARADE
THE CHINA | MAIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1956.
This week we have a cricketer in the Spot of Honour at the Top of the Sports Parade and in welcoming Trooper Greenhalgh of the 7th Queens Own Hussars we offer our congratulations on his fine achievement last week ond when he took his 50th wicket of the season as a member of the Army North side.
Greenhalgh's prowess with the ball is well known and batamen throughout the Colony treat his bowling with the greatest respect. In spite of all this he has continued to claim top class victime and his offorts, which have resulted in 60 wickets being chalked up against his name in only 10 First Division gumes, speak for themselves.
From the Tommy Coluna
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O'Brien May Make It Four Nationals In A Row
Saye RICHARD BEARLEIN
The greatest training feat, perhaps of all time, almost passed without notice last year. That was Vincent O'Brien's performance in training thres Grand National winners in succession. Because of the newspaper strike he did not get the tributes that were due him; and by the time the newspapers were on sale nguin racing in- terests had shifted to the classic horses and the big spring handicape.
But it is probably not too late. There is a chance that the remarkable O'Brien may improve on his own record and saddle the winter for a fourth successive year. Then he will receive the high praise that should have been his last March.
out at the
SOCCER
Page
ON THE
INSIDE
Edited By Sam Leitch & Terence Elliott
Mr Jimmy Anderson, 62-year-old acting team manager of Totten- ham Hotspur, will be appointed permanent team boss at the end of this
season.
Spurs directors, happy at the way popular Jimmy' has fitted the temporary role since last June, have decided he gets the job,
. Coinciding with the appointment Anderson will receive a handsome cash bonus. It will be the board's “Thank you" to a man who has been a loyal Spur for 16 years.
Note, too, the Anderson de- successful Burnley technique of
when short of elston when Spurs are still in improvision the semi-dangerous none of the player for a particular position. First Division. Confidence,
Shannon and Winton are two who find their true places in his advice when in charge at Turi Moor.
A
•
lost Many people dismiss the Na- ] when he ran tonal out of hand as being too fight.
This season Ingoe has shown difficult of solution, and requir
and his easy ing too much luck. But I would improved form much rather take three horses victory et Manchester in the Atkins representative teams from other
against the deld in the No- Victory Hurdle with 12st. 43b. of puts him in the championship
The right-wing is the position tional in the expectation congratulations, and countries.
all, Spurs given priority by the hope that the wickets will
drawing some return than class In his scrapbook he no doubt
would in the Derby.
scouts.
dozen JUST AS GOOD
I hear that a
Now Ray Evans is getting a keep tumbling.
are being Ingoo has still to win a race (players
watched chance to emulate Les Shannon By the time a horse qualifies
a switching from inside-forward for the Grand National, practi- of any consequence out of the regularly. cally everything is known about | handicap class, and, when it
Forbes's eventual him. And three-quarters of the comes to dealing with handi-discussed field can be dismissed as unsull-cappers, the Irish-trained BOLD Hert Lane are Harry able for the great race,
BABY, now quoted at 100-8, (West has just as good form as Ingot. (Colchester).
Two seasons
ago Bold Baby won five of his six races. went
Cheltenham County Hendicap with 12 favourite
word Dolly
and pictorial reminders of his games against like Grasshopper from Whatever the disappointment | teams that may have been felt by the Switzerland, Admira from Aus-
AIK from Army footballers as the result trio,
Sweden, their narrow 1-01 Nefeat by Lourenco Marques from East Easter in the semi-final of the Africa, Wiener Sportklub from Senior Shield on Sunday it was Austela and most recent of all least against the brilliant Yugoslavia forgotten--temporarily ut
entertained international side. -when they were
inter diraner
the KIT714
'A both the &nel Bilox assembled with The team officials at the Volun- reer Centre and a very plesant evening was enjoyed by all.
To
perning.
Players
from
COLONY BONOURS
at
There is great confidence in many pluces that Morris will make a big name for himself in | 4e game and as that confidence
shared by
the ometals fa
villa,
for
whom Anton meldentally he
he is a signed play-
he wi tiêu Do DIE er, be
opportunity to
In short speech the Chair-steady progress.
to
get
mako
сл
probably makes few other sports, and while be
-
man of the Army Football As-
Apart from
his prowess Hongkong, 14 Col ciation in
the soccer field Morris, a typics) 10. D. A. l^ Feuvre, compli-
on their all-rounder, has reprezented his mited
the players
0 COD, and his Corps
in and puid unit, good performusices
other ibute to Charlesworth, Morris,
claims While Кобки на
cd Meinnes
success as a water polo player have all gained Colony who
he takes home with him a suit. Bamours during the season.
and mounted
inscribed Later in the proceedings Cotably
cricket ball-a reile of a recent Le Peuere presented Army Re-
hat-trick proos
of his ablilty presentative Team badges the following players: Charles on the cricket
Sergezol ta
Diador worth and Lewis (goalkeepers),
Phillips Muliett
Captain Petty, and 10 (right-back).
MAN Corporal Morris we (left-back),
AbYR Robson (centre-
"Thanks for your fine contri- half and Meinnes, Telfrey and Egertons (wing-hatves), McMillan bution to our sporting affairs...
ht safe journey home...nd many und Chesterman (outside-right),
you would desire Chalmers (inside-right), Morris Fuccesses where y (centro-forward) White (inside them most....
SQUASH FINAL Мелочь
In (outside- Jeft), and Parsons (Captain of
Last week I gave you the Army 'B* «ke].
information that the final Badges havi Diso been the
Inter-Unit Squash Chim- awarded to Crompton, the ex- pionships would be played 0:1 captain of the team, and to Meday, February 13, nt the For Haydock. Ashworth and McClay, Victoria Squash Courts. who have all left the Colony. the benent of Lil those who Their badges are being sent
the
of
TOO YOUNG
10
was mode
second
un
He
bid Stoke City have made a for the
Aberdeen reserve Inside- Hurdle and, for
13-8 forward George Kelly. The fee the offered is secret, bui, last week Stroller, receiving Cardiff offered Aberdeen £3,800.
Kelly third, with Limber
played
the answer Reserves in Glasgow on January 21 he was watched problem on their own doorstep,
Chelsea, form by
Blackpool, and
HAPPY HOME TOWN
a
and landed
gamble.
12tb., was Huu Ath.
In
In the Derby it is not general- ly until after the race that one con assess the Epsom.capabili- ties of the majority of the rup- лета,
have been 100 for they young to size up before.
Not only did O'Brien provide last year's winner; but he also saddled three of the 13 horses which completed the course. addition to Quare Times, who finished first, he had Early Mist ninth and Royal Tan twelfth. That was
achieve- a distinct ment, for the conditions for the race were appalling.
Quarc Times will
Ko up
17
minimum of 12b. and a maxi- mum of 14lb. this year, bringing his weight to round about the 12si mark.
IDEAL TYPE
Which will be O'Brien's best chance this season? Royal Tan is getting old for he is now 12, yet I was most impressed with him when he ran in the Emblem Steeplechase at Manchester jost November. He is a big, bold leaper who stays on and on.
Early Mist ta the Ideal Aintree | type, though he has been dim- cult to train. In normal condi- tions I think he would hayr been a serious challenger last season the
OLLIUS
But he has not quite
Aintree record of
pot to wish to see the play I would Royal Tan, who won in 1954.
Gavilanı, weighing 1472x
in the United Kingdom. I like to point out that the date pounds to Waterman's 147 had į
dinner the players has now been changed to been so ruperii to the bont, gathered round for a typical chin Tuesday. February 14. All 21-year-old Beaton throughout | wäg tend to swap stories, many other izrangementa arc the 10 rounds th the crowd of which incidentally concerned changed.
the removed from the was stunned temporarily when
AIHATS the referee held up Waterman's leotbaling nelivities that had right had in token of victory,
Alled so many of the minds a jew hours earlier.
Then The booing exploded into a tremendous vocal boom,
Gavilan. 30. danced phout the ring and shouted. "How that referee do this? How he do this? I beat him. I beat h. He win maybe two rounds. I beat him big!"
When the Cuban kid finally cilmbed down from the ring, the crowd gave him an ovation. Jack Solomone, promoter the fight, said, "There's bound to be an official inquiry.**
of
Peter Wilson, sports rolumnist for the 4,500,000-circulation London Daily decision "
called the
He gave Waterman only two of the 10 rounds.—United Press.
SNEYERS BEATEN
The furellon was ભૈ great sucess and Major Elrick, the Hon Secy of the Army FA, is to be congratulated on the excel- lence of his
arrangements,
The departure of the troopship 'Asturias' yesterday left several big gaps in the rank of Army sport in Hongkong.
The stalwart rugby team from 74 LAA Rgt RA left yesterday aboard the 'Asturias för Singa- pore and participation in the Final of the FARELF Rugby Championship against the fabu- loua Fijlans.
The
finished the course in 1955, did not run In 1953 and finished second to Nickel Coin in 1951.
With
three proved Aintree candidates
In his stable
will not be easy for other trainers to wrest the Grand National from the Tipperary trainer this year.
Last week tha Allchurches aro fiuilising details to buy their own six-rcomed bungalow.
"Where we'd ifles to Ilve permanently—with Swansea the First Division."
Scotland's travel arrangements for the Under-25 international against England at Shefeld on
8 have February
upset many talk in Scotland.
·
think their
be taken to
before the
•
Three outside-rights already to wing half. He is being grocin-
The young Scots are day to as Willio back-stage at White ed
travel South on the day of th Hooper Luccessor.
match, arrive late in the after- Ham). Arthur Koye
Opportunity also walls
noon, have a tight meal and a and Mike Grice
former lett-half Joe Dunn. He short walk before the floodilt iz being given
A fair run Inclash. Mattinson's place at centre-half,
Scottish
tang youngsters should And
the In
team, England the day Feterborough centre-forwurd_cf match. art season, big Jim Kelly, has been turned into a centre-half.
Briefly Middlesbrough have for Could be that Preston have had two leoks recently at Naw-
found
to their big purt inable-left Harry Harris... 217 copies of a recent issue of Spurs programine were mailed to who had asked for applicants Swansea Leopardstown. Bold Baby has
Town
spells them...Kilmarnock keep looking CASH TAG WORRIES only to come to Cheltenhaun to
Frank Brennan Happy Home Town to Ivor All-to Newcastle's shorten in price considerably,
and his dark-haired, a centre-half investment.— Tammy Lawton rivals Jimmy church for, apart from being a course Hogan
wife,
Esme. most-wanted attentive
What London Express Service. winner, there are possible player-manager of the moment.
further proof?
{COPYRIGHT) doubts about his stamin EOT
League of Ireland club Water- this severe test.
ford are the latest to bid for NOHOLME has proved that Sheffield United's Jimmy. Bul the Cheltenham course does not Waterford secretary Willie Toms sult him, and Baby Don does reveals that United want £1,500 not appear quite itp 10 this for Hagan, class
Bold Baby ran only once last season, but returned to
with a fine victory at
no
That Is
the roughly
full strength of the old brigade in this year's Champion Hurdle, and the novices so far hardy measure up even 10 this standard.
OFFERED AT 100-8
on offer
at
When Aberdeen
Preston.
$0
the
That cash tag worries Water- ford All they have to offer is ...splendid Irish wages.
Irish Cup favourites Cork Athletic want a goalkeeper-ex- Itish international Tommy Scannell, on the books of Southend for £500,
Southend want two Cork vide-forwards. Everything was
The best of them is Miss Dorothy Paget's STRAIGHT LAD. at present
and 100-8,
the Newmarket-set for a straight deal, trained four-year-old, ROMAN But 28-year-old Tommy has FESTIVAL
gone out of the League. Ho is It could well be that Roman with Folkestone In the Kent
"Even Festival is the best four-year-old League.
t Southend seen in this country walve hurdler
the leo don't forget since the war. There is always Tommy is now our player and temptation to make sure of we would want n fee," said the Triumph Hurdle this year Folkestone manager Wilf Armory and wait for championship last week.
50 art out that one in Cork.
backed
Roman
for
The
konours next season,
That is the risk if Festival is Champion Hurdle at this stage, Straight Lad is unbeaten and is almost certain to be trained for the race. He will have to improve his jumping to keep up experienced
When you can't find players, make them, is Preston manager Frank Hill's policy. He is doing nicely at Deepdale with his
with his moro rivals, but
that he will not im- prove with each race.
but there is no reason for MISSED THE BOAT
supposing strength of the opposition
la too wel known and appre- cialed in Hongkong for us to enjoy any false confidences, but with a vivid memory of the Welch Regiment's unforgettable victory Unds in many parte of the stil with us, we wish the Gun- Colony - and many civilian or
ners the
best very
of luck. ganisations will be the poorer for the waygoing of Sergeant Reforces in football matches Major instructor S. Philips of and their equivalents in other Army Physical Training sports are so often the target for criticism that it is a great
record a
just
ho Corps.
In Army circles Mr Phillips pleasure to be able to put on was known and respected as д
tribute that has competen: organiser possessing a
to the two umpires be paid ready find of information on who handled the Land Forces all activities. Hls advice
Major Unita Wis
Hockey Final the Hogan Bassey of Nigeria,
frequently #ough{ and his other day. The
The Army Hockey helpful and British Empire Featherweight | neplu
willing acsiatance Umpires Association represents- Champion, best Jean Sneyers gained him respect
from all
Live in Hongkong goes on re- when the
cord na follows "The best part who came in contact with
He was also a tireless worker of
what was an excellent, In cementing the bonds between evenly contested game was the the Colony's
Service and very high standard of umpiring Chyllian sportamen and on many on the part, of Capt. Herberts
sports
committees.
Siz Regt), (HK
and Capt Hussars). They were Sam Phillips was known as a Honsby member who was
always really very good indeed ready in his own quiet way to It is a pleasure to give this
muse was
of Belgium tonight Belgian retired at the start of the fifth round.
Saeyers, whose broken in the fight, said: was butted in the third round and I could not breathe normally after that."--France. Presse.
Island v. Mainland Match
On Monday
I
The following players have been selected to represent the Teland and Mainland Second XID in their annual cricket match to be played on February 13 at KCC at ii a.m.
Laland XI
'Martin (Army S-Captain; › Cac- ruthers Army BĮ,
8),
different
bit more than his fair | Uttle bit of well won pruise the do just share to ensure success; while publicity it deserves.
.
A Brst-class opportunity oc- curs on March for a novice hurdler to win the
Champion Hurdle Cup. Last
year's winner, Clair Soleil, has not run since the 1955 race, and Stroller, whom he beat
narrowly, has been unable to produce his old form in three consecutive races. The Northern-trained INGOE is the present favourite in the betting and yet had only 11st. 6lb. in last year's Imperial Cup with BABY DON at 11st, 131b. Ingve was winning that race
Spain Beats England 55-53
AL
Spain
Basketball
Aldershot, Feb. 7. beat England by 65 points to 63 in in international basketball match here todɛy.
The Spanish team scored Entrow win efter being do- minated in the first half by the British team.
Q
The game was played at slow tempo but the Spanish side all along appeared to have enough in hand to make sure of the outcome-France-Presso.
When John Ryden was with
No novice hurdler has been Alloa Athletio, Southend United able to get anywhere near him, would not pay £1,500 for him.
Accrington. yet those he has defeated had He went
Spurs been able to win with re-paid £16,000 for him, and his with markable ense.
first game for them was There is still time
Reserves--o11* Southend's for both the Roman Festival and Straight ground! Derby, too, could have Led to prove in the champion-had Northampton's Jack English if they had rafsed their modest ship class.
bid. -London Express Service),
A Now he is roaring COPYRIGHT
BUCCESS.
kid stuff
OUR SPARROW FONDLY IMAGINED SMALL BOYS LIKED
SPACE GUNG AND SUCH
а
HE WAS FOLLOWED ON THE STANDS
By SABRINA
as an official in or around the BOXING REMINDER boxing ring, or on the playing Here is a timely reminder field. his sense of fairness and about the matches in the Inter good judgment, and his sport- Unit Team Boxing Champion- ing impartially were acknow ships-7 Hussars
v. 1 Nor- ledged by compellors
Stono andthamptons at Sek Kong at 8 Blarney
Seven-a-Side spectators alike.
Tournament which is run Rugby p.m. tonight: 1 North Staffs v. 1 King's Own et Queen's HU on the knock-out system.
While the competition staged by the HK. Rugby Union It is always well supported by tams from the Services and
Also aboard the 'Asturias' was Copt Ted Petty who made Camp on Friday, February 10 a more than normal contribu- at 8 pm: Combined Workshops
tion to Army cricket generally, REME v. 77 HAA Regt RA on and to Army North cricket in Monday, February 13 at 8 p.m. particular.
THE RIGHT SPIRIT
•
of course the present bowl-
try are 72 LAA Regt RA 'who Congratulations to cricketers | have now left the Colony's
As leader of the Army North Lt G. B., Crook, Royal Signals, 'D' team Captain Petty always and Trooper Greenhalgh, คู่ The entry list for the 1958 tried to play the game in the Hussars, who have been award- tournament is now open. The tricketed their Army Cricket. Colours. games will be played in the committee as well as his play- ing colleagues will miss him.
From a general pubile point
right spirit, Champanata
Army B), Hulbert (Army Chalett (Army A ruhen,
(Dockyarti). Matrow (Dockyard), Warris (F.It.C.), imbelow (PRC), Purley
Kon (MRU),
Horley (Dock..
yard); Ingram (Dockyard)."
Mainland XI
„Iuri | Hakor, · N. (L.C.C. tain; Boer, L/C (Army, N), Dew: Þ2.
and the
latter part of March and Army The Army
try Football Réforees units may enter as many teams view the best known of the are holding their annual, dinner as they wish. The entry fee for of departing personalities was at the NAATT Club Chatham each team is $16,4,A) Under the rules of the com- on Monday Match #15. Corporal RJ. Matti RAOC, Road on the Colony, Combined Servicos, Tickets for this very popular petition 8 playere la maya, be
futoflon are now on sale (a) $7.50, nominated for, ouola "Barvec/ and Army soccer star
selected.). playing Morris, & big strong hustling each and the organisers would the
liku tỏi son as many applications should accompany centre-forward, was as popular Webulatory with the Chinese ooce dane as posoliter and soc sportom when it u Arnold, Wark(K.C.CA
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roctwa inany brilliant goals anda. Say
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