Tommy Atkins
ARMY SPORTS
PARADE
The Spot of Honour at the Top of the Sports Parade this week in filled by a rather unusual — and I am sure os far as they themselves are concerned — unexpected group of sportsmen.
I would like to use it this week to congratulate ali those thoughtful and imaginative people who arranged the spectacular and well trimmed welcome for the foot- ballers of 24 Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, when they returned to the Colony with the Caldbeck Cup in their keeping.
The players must have got a real kick out of the way they were vecived, and the thought- ful messages of congratuintiona together with the presence of 10 many imporumt people was a Arting
for a job well done.
wwward
completely changed the game. Smith dribbled routid Lau Yee and 2.9 Toled:> closed in he fred hard drive at goal. The Kitchee goalkeeper was out of his good aris, in diving to clutch the ball, he carried It in his arms over the line for a corner. The linesman lin- mediately
signalled
D
corner
One particularly Interesting and sporting touch was the pre-¦ sence on the dockeside of the but the referee awarded Band
the s of
Ele North Kitchee a goalkick. Staffordshire Regiment For was the North Stuffs who were beaten by the Sappers in the Hongkong Band of the Caldbeck Cup
The whole affair was a credit
to these concerned and more
shows of enthusiasm of this kind world do much to bring back The esprit de corpy" which was once the hallmark of every big sporting event in the Army, bui which nowadays we see all 100 Infrequently.
POPULARITY POLL Basketball still maintains ta place in the popularity poll of Army sportsmen in the Colcay
and both the Major and Miner Units League competitions have
Stanley Shield Results
Kilchee 'A'
Army 'B'
UK Aircrafı 0, Kitchee 'B'
Sing Tao
2
THE CHINA MAIL,
WEDNESDAY, MAY ð, 1956.
“Page 70
A WORLD BEATER?
EXPLORING THE GLOBE..
WITHOUT TICKETS A COMMON THING NOW FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE
By ASTLEY HAWKINS
Cape Town, South Africa.
Going for a world cruise in a small yacht is now open to anyone. Once considered a daring feat for eccentric adventurers, it is now common- place for ordinary people with a little capital and time to spare and a zest for the sea.
All round the world today, in and out of the great harbours of the continents or the small inlets and lagoons of remote places in the sun, small cruising yachts are on the move. In them are a variety of people, of different nationalities exploring the globe without tickets, looking for fun which the travel agencies cannot sell or seeking some temporary sanctuary from the jet agc.
F
In bis book, a valuable workably true to say that nowadays of reference and thorough re- there are tow harbours in the cord of yachts and yachting world which are not visited at from their earliest developments same timo during the summer by many cruising yachts of many | nationalities."
Cape Town, with its great bay spread below Table Moun tain at the foot of the African continent, Bees lot of them The British ynchtaman, Brie to today's worldwide variety of Hiscock, called here on the last yacht classca ond clubs, Mr leg of his 33,000-mile three-Heaton observes that it was the year, round the world cruise, last halt of the 18th century recently completed in his 8-ton which saw the start of the over- 30-foot sloop Wanderer III. Others since then have included Iwo Frenchmen?, eneti salling round the world alone.
eon cruise now so common.
A
20-foot lifebout Red, White and Blue crossed the Atlantic in 1880, followed the next year by a 20-foot cutter, suited single- handed by a young fishermoI, Alfred Johnson,
It was in 1800 that Captain Slocum atarted his
One of the Frenchmen, Marcel Bardiaux, is still on a world trip in his 30-foot yacht, Les Quatre Vents, after leaving Le Havre in 1950 and rounding Joshua the stormy Cape Horn, South famous one-man sail round the Amerlea's southernmost point. world in his yacht Spray when The other, Jean Gau, in another he was past 50 years of age, a voyage which many 30-font yacht Atom, started his classic cruise from New York in 1953 single-handed yachtsmen
since tried to match. and
ning spent
months Tahiti in the Packie.
SAILING ENTHUSIASTS
More and more saliing cn- thusiasts were trying their luck paints as he goes, crossing the stuling overseas. In 1001, Captain
John Vuss starled A round the world in his
MARINE ARTIST
in
Jean Gau. amarine artisi.
RAF 'B' Eastern RAF Little
Sai Wan South China
'B'
0.
6, CAA
+
1
3. Tramways
0
2. Solicitors
0
0, KMB
little concern year after with
Cape Town, his year. Frum
the Cours now takes him to South of France,
Jardines
In the closing stends Robson
been brought successfully Min going into a Lackle to clear his
their
A stage.
The Minor Units Fina be
Kowloon tween
Sips and HKCTU will take place at the European YMCA
Friday next at 5 p.m.
The Major Units League Final between
Wines sent the ball for a corner kick and this
enabled the Chinese buys to
the pas into next round by the narrow margin
of two goals and two corners to two goals and one corner....but after the game the soldiers could
1 Northampton and well be pardoned if they tejt
58 Coy RASC will be played at that IL had not been a night HQ 27 Brigade in the New when they had enjoyed fortune's Territories on Wednesday. May | stniles.
16, at 4 p.m.
Both
Rames
plenty of interest
will
arouse and if the experis the right HRCTU and 54 Coy RASC should be the new champlons.
Spr
The Army team was Sgt Allen, Spr Robson. Gnr Hogan. L'Cpl
Cfn Chalmers, Tolfrey,
Smith and T. Bovering.
SPECIAL MESSAGE I have been asked to pass a | special message to qualified
athletic officials who happen to The Stanley Shield Seven-a-bo serving in the Colony at this side soccer competition has al- rendy provided The Army players with a very mixed bug of emotions.
STANLEY SHIELD
This type of game requires fast accurate passing together with the ability to snatch huit chance and turn it to advan- tage. The soldiers showed on
Saturday and Sunday that they were well able to adjust them- selves to these requirements, The 'A' side senedi
ROUTOW
present
esent time.
that there
It is considered may be a number of graded officials of the Amateur Athletic Association who have not yet regateral
with
the Army Athletic Association.
If this is au, they may like to know that they can effect this registration by forwarding their personal details direct to the Army Athletic Association, c/o ASCB, The War Office, Ston- more. Middlesex.
1-0 victory over KMB 1 and followed It up with the sur prise of the tournament so lur
The summer sports season when on Sunday they rumin
is now gelling underway and fancted Sing alrendy many units and forme-
goals.
Hons are planning their swim- The B' team
activities drawn ming
making and ngaingd Watson's, one of the early arrangements to hold their mimor skies in the draw, and annual gale,
aled the much Too 'A' by
lear
was
hud little difculty in chalking up a 3-0 win.
more there
passing
These games produced the pleasant emotions, but was more than just a feeling of frustration and disappointment about the way the 'B' team made its exit from the competition in the firsi
on the programme gume last night.
Drawn against the crack seven of Kichợt
the soldiers
One of the Arat
notices to come to hand is from the Royal Army Medical Corps who plan to
gali-always hold their populor event-at the Victoria Swimming Pool on Wednesday June 20 al 4 p.m.
The committee has arranged very full programme which will, of course, feature in inter- competition between medien units in the Colony.
played some delightful football shere will, however, be
event
the
a
100 Yards Free Style but their spirits took a nose
open to Royal Navy, dive in the 4th minute
when Army and Royal Air Force and Toifrey sent
entries for this should be for- tremendous drive
worded to the Officer Com-
towards the Kitchee goal.
Cheung Koon-hing throw manding. British
himself
At the ball, but the power behind pulled it out
Hospital, Bowen Road.
Military
The Army Football Referees
of his arms and reliable held their final meeting of the witnesses behind the
41 members got Club the NAAFI
are season when to be believed a foot over the together at
before the Hoalkeeper Inst Saturday morning, cooped it out. To the con- Much important business was
Tine
sternation of the Army players the referee, who was some dis- tance from the goal, waved "ploy on."
OPPORTUNIST GOALS
Before the effects of this set
transacted
and the
following officials were
apppointed for next ason: Chairman-Major R. Webb, RAMC; Hon Seey-WO II. F. Gordon, RE; Committee Members-Lt F. Minta, REME D. Shore, Gen List; SSM
back had worn off Kitchee had. G. Dawson, 7 Hussars; CSM bagged ปี couple of 'opportunist & gcals and turned round with a R. M. Gray, RASC; CSMI A. two goals lead.
Cameron, APTC; QMS R. W. concerted movement Browning, RE; Sgt D. E. Simp- brought the soliders a quick son. 7
frst goal and the tussle became "During the meeting Major intense.
A beautiful Chalmers A. C. A. Walker, the retiring
Hogan movement
toon
Kitches in real trouble.
had secretary, was presented with a
beautiful tankard on behalf of
In desperation Lau Yeo punch-all manters as a token of their
an
ed the ball away It was appreciation of all his hard work across to Smith. This connection with the Referees
travelling
infringe the penalty box.
occurred a foot or Association.
two
it is doubtful! Cheung
but it
roared into the net.
mko
wern
COLONY FENCING
And now a timely reminder Koon-hing caught more than a that the Colony Fencing Cham glimpse of Chalmers' drive as it plonships will be held at the European YMCA on Monday, The led mis
now all Tuesday and Thursday of next square with two goals and a week. The Foll will be decided corner apiece and the very big crowd added plenty of vocal encouragement as the men on both sides strave for the win- It is anticipated that the Army ning goal. .....
will be well represented in all The Army piled on the prea-three weapone,
sure but another strange
Monday, the Epee On the following evening, and the Sabre on Thursday,
decision when only twp The Injury bogey which has
ween left for play, plagued the Army: soccer team
**minutos
Atlantic and the world's oceans
Eric cock's Wanderer 111 Brished Its 33,000-mile voyage at
have
were
"Yachting-a History" recalls that in one day in a recent year there
not less than 10 yachts lying together in English Harbour, Antigua, and the West Indies, bound
on long cruises. Five were British, three Ameri- cati, one Dutch and one Swedish,
A LONG VOYAGE
Anyone now planning a long voyage in a small boat should consult the "Yachting World Annun!, 1956" (published by Ilife--30/-) for advice by Eric Hiscock himself on how to do it.
boat This moster of small cruising says
this in one of annual's several articles that s most surprising
his thing on voyage round the world was the large number of people he met wanted to make-or whe voyage thought they
Ilko would ranoc make"-similar
voyages Tülikum. Altogether, Voss called similar yachts. 49,000 miles in Peter Heaton recortis,
small
bcuts.
10
in
This is Britain's new racing car, the Vanwall Special, which Stirling' Moss drove at a record-breaking 100.4 m.p.h. average speed over 180 miles in the International Trial Race over the 60 laps of the Silverstone circuit last Satur- day-Express Photo.
WE
CHELSEA PLAYERS
ARE STUNNED
By ROY BENTLEY
(England forward and captain of Chelsea)
•
I still can hardly believe it-Chelsea do not want me! It is the biggest shock of my life.
All I want from the club is a reasonable explanation for putting me on the open to transfer list. It just doesn't make sense,
for
of two
We
Under the rules there
me. The only one of
I am not suggesting they will But until we have an do this. assurance otherwise and know where we are going there must be unhappy homes.
-Londen Express Service).
(COPYRIGHT)
Four of the Championship team are on the list with us who is not stummed by the news is Stan Willemse.
One
of the lads arefing us the rock bottom wage of I know Stan has suggested a move from First Division foot raving about it-they have ask- £7 winter and 20 summer. ball He has told me "It led me for some explanation. can't
club the give the
90 There is done I can give. minutes' stuff Ted Draite wants
All of us are worried, maybe I had better move down
must be with young families to a grade." "Reading
But all one can about
Eric Parsons. Bill support. the subject is the first, erid Robertson, and Johnny McNichol is nothing to stop Chelsea pay-! perhaps the most important, 10 be told "You can go....
well. step for only by doing so it possible to judge the difficul- tics and to decide what places would be worth a visti and what are best left out.”
Providlig
of the oceans to visited must be studied so that adverse winds and currents can
Down through the year others followed the courses sel by the hmall-boa pioneere. In between Yarmuth, Isle of Wight the World without mishap after crossing
were Wars, there the Atlantic. the Pacific, the many more historic voyages, in-
thecluding Indian Ocean and the Atlantic
round-the-world far south as single-handed again, going as
passage of the Frenchman, Alaia Gerbault, in New Zealand and Austrožía.
his boat Firecrest, Another was weathers Careful
Willtum Albert Robinson
to find the planning winds and weather, good best
with proper equipment
main- tenance und skilful boat handling made it all look cusy.
similar Many
voyages have been made since the start of the century by small boats, although it has become almost since the daily occurrence World War II, world cruising in smail craft had some
hardy pluneers nearly 100 years ago.
a
Svaup.
Jo
the
in
windst
is
and be
be avoided us far ts possible. more recent years. Ge- Skill at taking oboervations for county of ocean crossing in small navi
navigation by the heavenly yachts have appeared in news
bodies can be gained by prac- alt papers
Over the world,
Hiscock declares, but the tice, But outstanding among them was a navigation Itself is not dificult voyage across the Atlantic by to learn for the working of it the British brothers, Stanley and
has been 60 simplified that Colin Smith, in the Nova Espero,
"anyone can learn to do it in a only 20 feet long.
few hours."
Lots of spare gear must be remote repairs Ja
I just hope they know what they are doing,
realise I have not had a good season. None of us has. It is Just one of those things that happen
to clubs from time to time.
But after winning the Cham- plonship for the first time in the club's history you hardly expect five of the team to get march- ing orders within a season.
I had hoped to finish my foot- ball days at Stamford Bridge. It would not have been so bad if
they had wamed me that I might
have to .
If Ted had called me into the office and zold: "You have had a bad season — unless you im- Edward Alicard, another
prove next season we may have Some of there remarkable British yachtsman, completed taken for
to put You the transfer list" early adventures are recalled in single-handed! passages ACTOSS
I would have been disappoint- "Yachting-A History" by the Allantie in both direction places and the bulk of the food long will have to be fins if there is
ed, but understanding. In his yacht Temptress... in
The
There is no room for senti- refrigeration. Flour and rice no American
Harry Pidgeon, soiled
ment in
in this game,
me, A club is a round the world alone, Patrick are carried as reserves. Enough food and water was carried by
business and must be run that Ellum
and Colin Mucie, of Wanderer fII
last three
Way,
even in the most ruth- But to Britain, *sailed 2.870 miles in
months ir
less business concern such necessary. China
treat- 28% days crossing the Atlantic
Moll Special.
ment to loyal employces would in Sopranino which was little
be ectsklered a litle harsh.
ht more than a dinghy with a deck
the over ft.
Peter Heston (published by B T Bulsford Ltd, London-20/-.)
this season had one last grand flug on the eve of the Stanley Shield. Out of the players originally nominated 10 wos found that Charlesworth, Mul- Jett, Martin und Sidgreave were
There have been many others.
undit, McMilton wus dimitted In 1952. Ann Davison of Britain to hospital on Friday while became the first woman to sail team coplan and Colony star the Atlantic store in her 23- McInnes is still in hospital in foot yacht Felicity Ann. Singapore.
In spite of this handicap the two teams have put up a very good show.
IN BETWEEN THE NEWS OF BANDK
HAD YOU
NOTICED
"THE AUSSIES ARRIVED?
THEIR FORCING
BATS HAVE
PERFECTED
ENGLAND LOSE
London, May 8. Poland "A" team beat England by Ave bouts to tour in an in-
temational boxing match at Gdansk, Poland tonight, ac- cording to PAP, the Polish News "It is prob-] Agency-Reuter.
Each year, says Peter Heaton, now sees new cruising yachts leaving English harbours bound all over the world.
FAIR DINKUM
Native.chatter
THEIR TECHNIQUES,
HITHERTO UNPLAYABLE.
BALLS ARE
HIT FOR FOUR,
ÁNYTHING ELSE FOR SİX
LINDWALL
HAS ADDED UNFATHOMABLE!
GULE D
•HIG NIGH UNPLAYABLE.
SPEED
You'l anly lose four Tests if Manchester
is rained
off
WE GATHER
FROM THEIR SKIPPER
Ian Johnson
"THAT HIS TEAM IS SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT
Picture of Lindvall delivery swerving both ways as it dips and rises sharplýs
RG. OURISHARROW DOESN'T EXPECT ANY "TROUBLE:"ONEE "FOOT DRAG
"HIS FRICKONG TIME
MCE/WILL CALLI
THE TESTS OFF
Good ball.
It would have Shflea W.c.
in hic prime
"THEIA, DEPENGINE BATSMEN ARB. MERELY BAMONABLE.
MILLER WILL ONLY BE USED ÁG GHOCK, BOWLERS TO REMOVE
ANY PLAYER STUBBORN ENOUGH
F
WAG
what has happened
Ground when Ted called me into the office and said: "I have a very unpleasant duty to perform.... I want you to know from me before the We have official letter arrives. decided to place you on the open to tranfer list."
"I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A BLOW"
I was so shaken I could hard- ly speak. I've never had such a blow, and it was not until I had got home that I realised that I had not even asked Ted for a
reason.
My wife Vi could hardly be- Ilove it and was as surprised as I
was.
at I phoned Tel his home and asked "Why am I on the list,"
He did not give me a definite reason, but hinted that the tearn "was going backwards instead of forwards" older players were coming, into the side instead of youngsters.
1 gathered he wanted to cul the age of the team. But it still distressing when you have given the club everything you've got.
1 asked Ted what my transfer fee would be. He said: "I can't tell you that."
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