LAWN BOWLS
THE CHINA
MAIL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1988.
SPORTING SAM
By Reg. Wootton
OPEN TRIPLES AND LADIES' OPEN PAIRS FINALS THIS WEEK-END
By "TOUCHER"
Two finals of the Colony Open Championships and the preliminary round matches of the International competition for the Gutierrez Shield form the main highlights of this week-end's bowls.
At the Kowloon Bowling Green Club this afternoon the Colony Open Triples final will be decided between the two Reer elo combinations of J. C. Fonseca, A. P. Pereira, C. C. Pereira and C. P. Basto, G. A. Noronha and C. Roza-Pereira. match starts at 4 p.m.
The
to
able to repeat! Liddell making his debut a With the play-off of this Brad ; their best to be
skip in kent bowls at test. His their sucrest of ingl year. remains only the Capesi the Singhs Brat between Joe Luz! Tomorrow the annual Inter- i skelpping formi still to be seen,
The of Reeria and Gesne Cortho
national
for Anzion
I cannot say what Hong Sling Fillbro Club due 10 be Gutierrez Shield opas with five will be up minst except
matches two on October 1. before preliminary
renork "Walt and geo". Colony Open Champion KBGC, ons dit Reenein,
Taikoo Ahipe ne conelicted,
ami another at IRC. Eleven teang hava drawn byes,
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played
184
Neither of the tw Recreio i combinations has
won the Triples even and there 199
will be doubt that there
no
effort area is their attempts to have their names etted in Plus Champions' roll.
SLIGHT EDGE
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On paper onl IN
Foresana-Pereira-Pereira bio app
given a shlich! edgy over
Opponent's by what
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expected
to be pelosely-confested nane stanziand Фольм ста
of a ligh
CLOSER THIS YEAR
At
Pe camption seems to be more closely contested this year than it has been for many years.
is dimeult task to pitan point any of the 21 competing Anies as favourites to win this [et thn 10 event,
alnost even 212
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temps
11.5
An
standard.
Defending
Champlones
C
bol is Chee
"Spotty" and
"Cun-
remarkably
England "A" who Fowly udged out England "1" in the Anal Last учит Ly 20-10. Bagland "A" WORTETA J༢༦[3i ༢. f1རཱི, z] by VK Bond, J. McKittrick, J. Tindall and B. W. Bradbury.
this
may he mat. League and in the Churiplom- chip matches both the Preira brothers
nic" have shown consistent good form,
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If anything, the vinkk Burfor alicer of the
com-year sets to be on the stronger side with E Greenwood, J. H. Coodman, A.
bination arabig out
for this hut will Hlath, the ty te on the ability of the two front
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Tomorrow will see the second
B. W. Bradbury,
"
Eastman
and
The "B" team which had in He ranks last year 11 Phoenix, Douglas, A Eliot and E. Greenwood will be represented this year by Douglass, Tindall, W Hollands and A. Elliott,
If there is any warning to be given I would say "Watch the
2nd Dist event of the Ladies" | Irishmen". Culony
being concluded of the
Championships
with the th Puls event L The
KBGC between Mrs G Sequeira and Mrs M Chutney of RCC and Mrs J, Steven mid Mrs M Itetheringtom of USBC
|
Or Tomorrow's
TODAY'S GAMES
Colony Open Triples Final
At KBGC, starting ni 4 13.7.-- J. C. Fonen, A. P. Pereirm and c. c Pareira (Recreio) v. C. P. Baro, GA Noronha and C Roza-Pervira (Recrelo),
KFC
Bereg
Second Division
CCC.
FY'
SRC v. KCC
POX V
KDC While". *! * KIC "Bluo".
Ladles League
V KAGO
£ '¢ *¢ !
FC. PRO v. USRC TC v. KCC 'White". RCC "Real" v CCC "Yellow".
TOMORROW
Guerres Shield ALKBGC, surting at 3,30 p.m.
"A" v. Portugal
· Philippaws "A". Setland v. Hongkong
"E"
At IRC, starting at 3.30 p.m. — Charm "A" V tryland.
At Talkoo, starting at 3.30 p.m. Wales v Pakistan "A".
At Reervlo, starting at 3.30 Jim Australka "A" v. China
'B"
Ladles Open Pairs Final
At Elf. Starting of 4 m Mes G Sequeira and Mrs M. matches | tie{fncy (KCC) v. Mrs J. Sloven Portugal "A" about be able to and Mrs
M. Hetherington get through comfortably uver Philippines “Å“
Scotland *E**
may have
close tussle with Hongkong "1" before being able to just utamt make #.
FANT
Mrx Sequena antiel Mis Gaffney who won the up fast yeni". WH andoukkosdie stad at favourite in theear fild to win The event for the accoud your in They will, however, JUETISSION be up This year against two bowlers who have been bowling extremely well in the League "A" and China "1" sees former and will have to be right up to i Colony Singles Champion Eric
Ireland will start a favourites Chura "A" and Pakistani "A" are expected to get through undew the Welshmen reproduce ↑ that same form that they did in a couple of matches last year.
The match between Australia
but there's nothing like a
Carlsberg
EXCEPT OF COURSE ....another Carlsberg
NOW taste the Difference
Sola Agente "THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
(USRC).
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SPORTS QUIZ
de
OLYMPIC GAMES
Have A Stronger Of Steeplechasers
Nation
Britain Team Than Any Other
Says S. A. TOMLIN
Only a few nations will send a full complement of three athletes to the Olym- ple Games in Melbourne, Australia, in November to contest the Olympic 3,000 Metres Steeplechase - and none of them would appear to have a better chance than Britajn of getting all three into the twelve-man final.
Steeplechase running has been practised in Britain for over a century but AS the first real strangely enough it was only in 1950 that John Disley emerged specialist in the Olympic 3,000 Metres event.
Last year, with Disicy ភ
world, the around best in the ranking lists showed that Bri-
of Tatu had a stronger team
other Cuplochusers than any nation; performances so far this your confirm this for all the trio selected for the Games are The ten best among
173 world.
the
Then
break at the time a fourth position in Another cline
the world rankings. with tradition. In 1984
So these Olympic men are! national championship distance
their approaching was changed from two miles to slowly
Olympic target and from their Third place 3.000 metres. that race whs occupied by Erie fine ruining so far during this important reason, suggest that Shirter-then
they will challenge the best at Melbourne
new name-for
it was his first season of steeple thechasing. Erie, at the fairly ad- *Ver of 25, hud yunced ge berm more than an
overage runner on track and country. with But he tackled chasing considerable detrimination the initial success gave fine for the future
This resurgence was bideally Fille To The national scheme of athletic couching that Britain's Amateur Athletle Association--
for governinge body the sport introduced in 1948.
BREAK WITH TRADITION
It was Geoffrey Dyson, the appointed Chief Coach, who
alke
and
cun-
bv
and
und
-
Early the next year he be- An athlete of any "Try" The Patienlile to get Inside nine Disley into L muutes for the now Histance converted
in Britain. He was beaten by sleeplechaser after he had not
to the extent he Exley In the progressed
championship would have liked
fat but before the
season ended to claim Here was
a break with
was able
SUCCESDES catablishhe world stars over steeplechase hast tradition. The
Karvonen (Finland) not previously been an event to
Chromick be taken seriously. It was some-
(Poland)--who was the holder of The world re- thing that the occasional runner
at the Line-und had would casually take up and cord without any special attention to establisher
now British of eight minutes 47.6 his card lechnique depend upon
"L him which natural
RVC and seroncks speed running
the world ranking of seventh. strength 143 vet round
In the meantime runnink Britain against the Union UC Sourist Soviet Republic
Можении,
hud Disley
beaten the best Russ lan athletes in eight minutes 4.1.2 seconds for a
COUESE.
There enticemenl
WIN really
for
J1
MIKILO Tracks
specialized approacti
with a water jump equipped were few and far between und there
but w ne
}
for
in
little regular und place ranking. So with Brusher occupying the tenth competition. Steeplechesing was
in fact almust nothing more than position Britain could justifiably thejean a leading place in world for the summer recreation
affairs in 1955 and had given a runner.. winter on-country
the direct pointer to Olympic these something to fill in until
someu
What countries international footballers play for John Charles, Duncan Edwards. Sandor Hidegkuti and Renest Dewirk!
What
countries
following cricketers
A.E. Vogler
what sporta
start
more
cross-country Bibilities. popular season started again. In fact
Sa into
id the
in Britain
the present
poy-
SPELLBOX),
and
in the early days of athictics Having a keen appreciation of
yna winter running WDB
international competition countryside that had realising that the Games were play over the for: Banjkisinha, Tich' Free-
And in most popular appeal.
to take place in November, an, Vietor Trumper
the first Olympic steeplechase these three stars set themselves and
al various distances *uent
a minimum Larget of Chant which started in 1900 when tho
minutes 35 seconds as a Mel- Paris, Bri- Games were held tain
most dominant bourne requirement and have waf! the
tended to delay their training in nailon with athletes who were
order to only reach a pook at essentially cross-runners.
was Percy the and of ke stason and just In this category
Champion before the Games, Hodge, the Olymple
OLYMPIC TARGET first Britain's Other
con-
gate (b) a trap.
4
Name the
Com- {u} a
three batamen wcho mede comebacks to Test cricket for England
1.
from
this season
A
8
WAS
metres
fle was for whille
What sports do the follow- of 1920 when the distance of ing
Brooklyn 3,000 tcoms play:
(Hobe- | established, Dodgers,
Harlem trotters, Hamilton Academt last winner, cals and Toronto Mapleleafs. | nations Christian names please
of i centrate
to then begon
and is obvious The wisdom The progress has been in keep- on the eveTH British Ing. None of them had a serious steeplechase until the champion-
And they
the following cricketers: inletes in * general way
ملة
D.G. Brodman, D.C.S. Comp-cot. The result being, only four ship in July,
ton,
KA. Miller.
Where are (a) the Grand National and (b) the Derby run?
six Games. The best
WDS Tammy Evenson Inished cand in 1932.
Evenson In 1932, For what sports were the
3,000 metres over following famous: JIT. nine minutes 18.8
Tart
R.R. Lindwall and placed competitors In the last each other for the first time. of these After an exciting rate in bad who weather conditions Shirley with a fine turn of finishing speed the overlook Disley near the finish obstacles in to win in eight minutes 51.6 seconds and seconds for a new champion- ship's best performanon, Brasher Brilish
best
of third just in front WH Disley
in
Strzelbisch (Rumanila) in what over that being the was, for him, the disappointing of nine mimutes 02.0 lowered time
Bosanquel,
Fred Prince Obelensky Langford?
Kammes
Archer, that
remained a and Sam until
1050
when almost his first race the distance wo miles arc
» in which
following terms used: wide,
established
distance
bogey, sticks, and blue Hre? this long standing record, He seconds.
10. Which British boxer
title in 19517
(Answers See Page 17)
Spurs "Managers"
third at Helsinki In minutes 51.8 seconds,
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i
Too Much Speed Means Too Little Football
Saya STANLEY MATTHEWS
Win Cliff Britton follow the same plan with Presion that produced him a promotion winning team at Everton two years ago?
"
Remember he worked for five years developing home-grown talent and refused to be drawn into the transfer market.
CHT went out of the game after a row with his directors. Now he comes back to face tank even greater than his Everton one,
1
would say that
One thing is certain-ho will|
n tuath make Preston proud again. He should train to play football ag has started them on the winning fast as they can, so long as they trail.
retain ball control.
to
Early points are necessary
But spood over the first thirty restore lost confidence that oven Į yards is vital that's the
op-
skilful footbali cım't overcome you get away from your
Clim may be forced to buy ponent after beating off #
new men but once the Preston team settle down, I min sure he will get to work
on
old lida Everton blueprint and rear 41
future team from the locals.
Everton have made A patchy
Luckle.
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start although they play attrac- The Name's The Same
tive
football
anck appear superbly it and speedy.
#
CRAZE FOR SPEED Which prompts me to reply to reader who wants to know whother this craze for speed, is really necessary.
much
the
Так
11
MANA
Rivorakde Rovera set out in high hopes when they applied for membership to the Cardif Football League, but they were doomed to disappointment.
Д
Many year ago there was aperti
Riverside FC, and this defunct too Riverside little football.
club to on the
black list for You
River know I am a kern ad-unnottled debts, etc, so vocate for speed, but only over alde RoverH application wap all thirty yards. Given | refused, they had to scrap that, I belleve your football skill their notupaper and ideas and shouki be able to do the rest. start hunting for another name as well in give u guarantee that | noue of the vikt Riverside
player's is with them.
Long distance speeding is not esseralind, in fact it can kill good football,
A SURE CURE FOR MISSING MILLIONS
་་་
Give The
Fans
More
Covered Stadiums
Says DON
REVIE
The happiest sight for many a long day le the way that the Soccer bosses are waking up to the fact that nothing but the best is good enough for the cash paying customers.
The truth le that in these modern days Soccer faces a challenge from so many quarters that the man-in-the-street is not satisfied with standing out on cold wind-swept terraces as his father and grandfather did before him.
mother
t
my
than ever.
they
cun
take
loves his profession. But if he
for the future.
Besides, Soccer is becoming | business becausT as he says, į doubt he sets oft in high hopes the failly game, with father, | "I want to devote all my of making a big name in the At 30 to 35 he is wornU und children all keen energies to the game I love." game, to keep together watching foot-And Tommy is playing better off than the chap next door who
decided ball matches.
up just At all events on
Soecor
I had a job outside Soccer and ordinary working man's job in travela
notice that many I, like many others, have given
At least he be sure of factory bringing a pay packet home for grounds ክሮ Improving their that
Soccer Now footballers are not much most of his life. The covered accommodation for the
philanthropists thal fans. And about time, loo,
player has to get what he can If he is wise be when he can. give up these little Inves the game as a career man Clubs seem to be much more afford to inbent
their cash "perks. But the thinking on spending on ground improvtinents than players know that football is a loves his wife and children, be on buying players. Apart from full-time job for nine months wants to be sure they are secure the floodlighting systems, which of the year. are now a must on all the big grounds, there is every sign that more and more grandstands are to be erected.
United. for In- Newcastic stance, are making vast altera yons
James Park; at St Portsmouth are putting up more
My
club, Man cover. chester City, are, I understand, to spend some thousands pounds to give cover for 60,300 spectators. And at Eland Road, Leeds United have provided new seating for about 20,000.
In all this clamour for faster future. and better Soccer I still say: "Give the fans fair den. Οίνο them plush comfort on
Own
ot
the grounds and that will bring back the missing millions quicker than anything."
HIGHER PAY
that
But what is football without fun? You can always raise & smile 46 Bobby Johnstone, Scottish In- Manchester City's
Bo
aru
I am, of course, referring to the man in the top-clans game. And for that reason I think the day must
come when The clubs will have to pay wealthy more than the present £15 a week to their players.
Yes, I know many fans
arc overpaid no it footballers Is. But let's face the facts, A "Don't worry, Pads," quipped footballer's life is short, Some Bobby "We have taken over. from Sheffield Wednesday as thé only
One can yo-yo team of football.
mninute we are up-next moment without any hope for the, we are down-we'll shake a
fow when wo hit the upgrade.. Even supposing a player gols|soon," two benefits in hip Soccer life, he will
only collect around to £700 after £000
the tax
I thought Spura were a very. allck outfit until we ran up man has had his cut,
Once his career is over, thengainst Luton Town at Kenal
Now Road. must obviously got worth player
national did last week.
wondering people many whon City will strike the form y which won us the Cup.
estimate the Average is seven years, Then a man
be tossed on the inbour scrup heap
ON TOP FORM
Dally
Have you noticed that more out of his club house (If he is Duncan's boys get my vote al and more football managers are lucky enough to be in one) and definitely the best team we have.
The players then buy one of his own their
played so far. insisting train
Last season morning and afternoon money he has been able to put
Luton begani aside from his benefits will be brilliantly and for a long time five days a week? Looks to me
Impressed everyone by the star part-timer swallowed up on this alone, And they us though in football with his well-paid don't try to tell me that it is their stylish play. By the end tenth job outside the gumbis on the possible to save for a lifetime of the season they were
out of £15 a work.
in the table with 42 points from way out!
42 matches.
COMPENSATION
thio
The thing that impressed mo So many people look at the most about Luton was top stars of the game and think eagerness of all the players.
won then progressed rapidly during As a result Brasher was left The world middleweight the next two years to finish out of the team against Czecho
think this is all to the good eigh; slovakla two weeks later and his
chances of making the Olymple of the game. I agree with Mr team did not look good. But n Leslie McDowall, the Manchester NOTABLE CASE
and Mr Mat slight injury to Shirley brought City manager,
his Bushy This exemple, of specialisation him into the team. It was his
to Empress the chester United, when they may he quits the game, That just and no sooner had a man
United, any every player is as well off when thene perbed and what it could achieve was last chance
with the bail than he moved off taken up by others. A notable salcetors, and how will be took that there should be no place for isn't true.
As they jumped the water
If football is the full-time job into an open
Everyone konce case was Chris Brasher a good
Tessional game,
everyone says it is then I was looking for the Ball be Spurs rival Arsenal in the runner who had not quite god for the last time the two Creche | part-time footballers in the pro-
Many top class pinyers think repent, sooner or later there will cure sign of a tean number of ex-players who have the speed for international were beaten, Dister, looked the
wirner,
her, but ruining strongly the same. rack Brasher An und was
garne. become managers, They include,
Nat Lofthouzu, the will have to be fresh contracts | of 125kn of a team right on top headot
Warning to all that defers and England omize and higher pay to compensate (Charlton), Jimmy Seed
him two hurtiles Bolton 24 years of ago in 1902,
tho Jose of spare-time Watch out for this snappy Buckingham (West
thinking of retiring. But the from home to force Dlicy into forward, has gives up his part-for
concentrato 021 Ronnie
When the right earnings.
Lulon move, Burgess
lured him and after breaking the British record with time job to Olympics Freddie
Soccer. And look how well, tie Maybe you don't agree with half is in possession they centre. of eight minules Cox
fow monthe special
that sentiment, but just try to fomyard runs to the opposing Billy Lane (Brighton)yal souplechase training pad 46.0 seconds, Brasier being just is playing these dat Splors (Palace), Alt Ramsey to got inside the Olymple record six tenths behind for a personal Tommy Docherty, the Preston think for a moment what life is penalty area into an Inside, right
Bootland wing-hnit,
though he is (Ipswich) nati John Harris when qualifying for the
is like for the run of the mill position -- es inal best performance that ensured and
Division player. No Moing to. receive the ball, (Chester).
at Helsinki,
him a place in the team, and selling up his interests in a cato 'Third,
Instead the ball is pushed in to tho open
In the centr Face
POP
Vie
|MAY I HAVE THE
DAY OFF TO SEE THE DENTIST,
કાર.
YES: WHICH
REMINOS. ME~1
SHOULD GO
TRE DENTISTS
GOOD BOWLER
Caught out
PRECIOUS DROPS FOR CIOUS
ERRY
FALDINE, MATHESON S'OL" STR.
of the pitch, Gordon Turner the Luton inside right, to come raclog into the gap caused by thecontre-forward's qqulől move. This is a winner, becaus of the speed with which it harried out. And all "evEZYKR known,
Chardon Turner s
aco goal grabber
No doubt either that hava in Bob Morion one" most versatile men. In fodt Currently ha:is pinying forward!
But he has DLATEG
Karate, Bob jurt Charles for weer vanu oner play himon: HOTWH milla turn) le grand football.
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