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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1960.
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England's World Cup XI
SATURDAY SPORTS SPOT Sports Diary XT for watch
The football flutter HARLEQUINS LOSE UNBEATEN RECORD
causes
Poor old soccer
ruption
betting
quite a splutter
By 1. M. MacTAVISH
bribery it's got the lot.
gambling
fixing
fiddling
cor-
in fact it seems to be swindling the sporting
public out of its honest due.
It is a sad situation, indeed and there is not the slightest doubt that the reports of suspected corruption in British football have coused rumblings in the soccer sanctuaries right round the world.
a
renson of course is that the Chinese fan is no fool und in
the mass he had quickly decided the match was not on the level
I cannot be disputed that: The vital lesson to be learned the news broke at a very awk at this singe is not that: British wald time for those people football is smarting under otel I among them-whe temporary taint
am
but rather are currently advocating the to admire the determination and he protested in the best Introduction of professional and speed with which practical | way he could....he stayed football Into Hongkong as aj steps have been taken to deal away. means of wiping out the com- with an
situation plex evils of gambling which that has set the game rocking indoubtedly exist.
on its very foundations,
Illogical
unsavoury
Unforgettable
show:
£
13* !!:
Harlequins surrendered their impressive unbenten Rugby Union run
of four victories and 85 points with a 12-0 defeat recently against Swan-
ERPAY
At Cup final at:KBQC 150-pm.”
Cricket
against Spain
"London, 'Oet, 21. Bland will field the feari Flint Division: Carrison y XCC] who beat" "Ireland 5-2 and "B": RAF. V me; coo v Optimista; KEG AV Recreta: Beoiplona ?
Limmbourg. 8-8. for the soczer Police,
L'international against Spain at Wembley "next" Wednesday,
Second Division PBS v Garrison: October 28, Numat IRC v RAF Centaure v Numadar Brigade v University: Recreio
Boccer
First Divialan: South China v RAF (SCAA) D Dm..
Reserve, Division: South China RAF (SCAA) 3.30 pm; KMD v sing Top (Police) 3.30 gan.
t
v
Second Divizion)ɔ CAA y Gymna tlos tappy Valley), -2.30 pm; Tele- phone v Club (Happy Valley) 3 sun; Prisons v Watsons (Stanley) & pit."
(HV) 3.30 Din
Third Division "A" Preventive Service, v Dodwell Tung Sing v
Thind Division. * JAV) & pm:
Rediturion Y Rangers (HV) 3.30 pm; Silk Ying Y Hion Ying (HV) (5pm.).
Ladies' Hochur
Rearelo v Victorian (H) 4 pm. RGV "A" Kav "B" (KP) pm: Gremlins Gremlins (IEV) 2.30 pan; KCC v BL George's (KP) 4 pm.
CRC 'hard court tennis, schoolboyW doubles, 320 p
Högby
Club Dragon a Whitfield Wan derers "A" is, Cub,
Chab Y RAN.'430', Club.
Gurkha tudes, v 8th Field Hext 3:16. Boundary-street.
Whitfield Wanderera "B" v War- wicks $50, Boundary-atregt.
Tamar” v. Has***Cavaller," 4.00, Cansedy – Bay; bas
, sen.
2
Photo shows H. Eden, Harleq ains left-wing_getting through Swansea defenders.-Sport & General photo.
the
of probably no more than 20 First Christine Truman
-across the
Few fana 'will forgel last It is worthwhile comparing year's rumour-wrecked Senior the positions which exisi in Shield Final. For the first time Opponents of the scheme are Bella and in Hongkong and in years the stadium-bad-vast- Jinling disdainfully
same time gaps in the crowd and these the to compare at the at Engilah seene and Enying
the respective action which the good souls who were present most haughtily...."Why, they two Football Associations have were treated to a game which
What a wonderful thing it hard night for the honour had all the ingredients of would be....Indeed.
being Jirst Indy are no belter there than we are taken to meet them, here and they already have
harbour. little that sloty vaudeville Two weeks ago the professionallam.
broke in England about alleged resembled a final football en-
The ixing of games in first class counter; and enough rumour to the temporary embarrassment competition sad although have sent the HKFA to a rather which the news from Britain only 14 days have elapsed iced faced inquiry. Maybe bath has caused to lose sight of the whole matter is already in the teama fust had one of these Illogical reasoning in such hands of the Director of Publicit was a pity the FA did not try days....maybe they didn't.......... point of view....and in fact Prosecutions. That's acilon.
That's the
would be very easy in
It would be dangerous in the extreme if the situation should be allowed to prejudice the present Colony move to estab. tal professionallam SU means to #tamp out betting in local football,
Draw for World
Volleyball Championships
Rio De Janeiro, Oct. 21. The draw for the qualifying pools of the Volleyball World Championships was held at the Brazilian Automobile Club here this morning under the super- vlaton of Paul L'Band, Pre- sident of the International Federation.
Results of the draw were:
MEN Matches to be played at Sao Paulo.
Pool 1:
Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, India,
Pool 2: Japan; USSA Paraguay.
Pool 3: Czechoslovakia, Hun- gary, Argentine.
Matches to be played at
Belohorizonte
Prol 10 Rumanía, Poland,
Perii,
Pool 2: USA, France, Mexico, Dominican Republic.
WOMEN
way to smash buck evil. That's the way to ensure the quick restoration of pride and decency.
cosy
Accusations
Where there is money.... there money...at stake will always be shady characters rendy and willing to fx, fddle
Lo find out which it was.
Class games under his belt!!!
in Britain Rnd many other harbour race Is more countries élevation to the FIFA for years of
The big splash is scheduled than a sporting event; it is a list is reward
great community occasion and I proven service to the game: na
the
The Interesting point is that i have discussed the situation with some of
referees directly concerned in the pro- motion and one of them Sum- med it up quite simply in the
for November 6. Yes, hope to have some up-to-the-honour to crown a career: an the Annual Cross Harbour minute information for you two ambition to be achieved, Race is just a little over weeks from now. two weeks away. How the months roll by. Those defenders of the pre- sont_set-up ju Hongkong will
Amateur Hongkong no doubt try to hide behind Swimming Association is plan The present unfortunate situaning with all its customary don in Farland
and work thoroughness and it has taken very hard to for the vital very effective steps to eliminato. insties of local affairs with
a couple of the criticisms which irrelevancies.
arose a year ago,
The finger they are painting and fake. It is the speed with at British football is justifled. which RIGHT strikes back that No one wants to condone cor-
orruption in determines the Success failure of the plots.
sport по matter where it takes place
but if they follow their finger for
enough they may find the real, answer to all our local troubles hantl the whole un- mess over to the
Accusations have been er culating in this Colony for years. A simple study of the way of life of many of our Amateur footballers is enough fortunate
to make thinking people un-Hongkong pollee and ask them berlain' and surely there re-to sort it out. I refuse to be- quires to be but a morsel of love they would fall no matter deep the Tools of any truth in many of the stories | how
malignancy may have that' to the rounds to cause socCUT serious misgivings to anyone reached. who really has the welfare of the game at heart, yet put now life has been dogs.
No fool
In recent
years there have
The fear The fear, which an ailing seeking patient has towards
In modern terms this will be strictly A no gimmicks
fasi it willede a race. Ju
which the spring event in JIKABA will take the greatest care to make sure there is no repetition of the case of the little girl who swam from Kowloon to Hongkong wear- ing crude handouts,"
Wise innovation
With the local soccer season just a few weeks old and
beats Brazil's tennis champion
Rio De Janeiro, Oct. 21.
Trinnap Britain's Christine today defeated Brazilian wo men's champion Luc Mata i an exhibition Tennis match here, 0-3, 3-8. 01.
In a second women's aingies.
match of the evening Ann Hay- don of England defeated Angels- a, Morlaner, also of England, 2-6,
8-3, 6-4.
a mere handful of games words "It's quite ridiculous. No played It is significant referee should be elected to the that there has already FIFA list until he has had yours
of practical experience as been much adverse criti-Brst class offelut." cism of the standard of refereeing in a number of the league and friendly fully lo agreement with the Bueno of Brazil and US, cham-
games which have taken place.
In my spectating I have had mixed fortune. I have seen some very good whistling and some that was....shall we say ....not so good.
Surprise
The state of the harbour water came in for adverse com- It is no secret that some clubs ment after the 1959 race and, have been most critical of the in order to be as fair as possi- men set in
their charge of ble to competitors, the zace, matches and in a number of cases they seem to have plenty will finish this year under
their rope which will be placed ap- of neutrpi
support for
the old finishing line at the sca proximately 50 yards out from: complainte. well. I think this is a wise in- novation which will be appre- clated by the swimmers. but it will also mean the start
cords. The times over the old ticksm. Referees, like players,
that
been matches played when the expert medical opinion is the crowd was shouting the scorer...not of pain in examine
It is too early in the season to ation or treatment....but of
get any general appreciation of before they had even started....what he may be told. He has and there have been games
the refereeing pattern, und ex- where the run of play, and what dread of the expert's findings took place on the field, could) Much the same sort of situs
cent in specific instances, it is of still another new set of re- too early to invake serious cri- only give food for disturbing tion exists in local football
who know too many people are reluctant thought to those
course will now be out of date, I have to 'condition' themselves us to probe because they. art something of the workings of Colony soccer.
atruld of what they may find. The latest indications are that the start of a new season but In my opinion there have
Strangely enough, if we carry there will be about 350 com- point which is emerging is enlightened followers of also been occusions. when the Councillers of the would the doctor-patient relationship petitors from every section of the game baileye that with the sixcial circumstances which have been justified In seeking little further we find that, the community ready to answer the police starting bell at the when tho Individual inally
This is a long
exist here promotion is corning to probe the Match to be played at Sao Paulo expert assistance
plucks up courage and unbur- railway pler, Pool 1: Japan, Poland, Argen-background of certain ganica dens his worries he often ands way from the record entry or to our officials much too quickly with complete impartiality and his fears were groundless. He 962 which look part some years
recent announcement ruthickness.
but from every point that a group of Colony officials There have been leaves the presence of the expert ago other Umes when disgusted
reacsured and ready to take his of view most people seem to be had been nominated to the spectators have marched out of place as a healthy soul in the agreed that 350 is enough, FIFA list surprised and shocked Pool 2: Brazil, USA, Ger- grounds long before the end community.
In spite of his unexpected many people because a number many, Uruguay,
because they were apparently
of the referees concerned had international Pool 3: USSR, Czechoslovakia | satisfied that they were not get- What a wonderful thing it defeat last year and Peru.
ting genuine value for their would be it after a searching star Wan Shlu-ming will sure- only attained Cines One-st, las The dates at which the money....and there have police investigation we could be ly start favourite in the men's last season. matches will be held are not bren
advancing many occasions In the told...."All the suspicion and race but there may be a closer Imagine a mán
the ladies with from a Second Class referee it yet known.
immediate past when "Big rumours are without toundation tussle among
list--the world's The Anals will be played in games have drain surprisingly | All the fears are unfounded... Miss Au Yun-ling giving_cur- the FIFA Rio De Janeiro-AFF.
small gates. The sirople the game is healthy and virilo," en tile-holder Esther Kl
highest grado in a year with
the, Uruguay,
Matches to be played at Belohorizonte
SEAKADES VARY DIDN'T
THE KAJALRY BETWEEN TIM KELLERHER AND DAN LOWRY HAS "
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HAIG'S
SCOTCH WHISKY
Another of the referees is
comment.
In a doubles match Wimble- Maria Esther don champion
team
pion Darlene Hard teamed up to situation. It defeat u Mortimer-Maia
0-1, 6-3-AP.
It's stronge may become stranger still.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
2ND RACE MEETING Saturday, 29th October, 1960-
(To be held under the Rules of the Hong Kong Jockey Club) THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF RACES The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the First' Race run at 2.00. p.m.
The Secretory's Office at Alexandra House will close at 11.45 am.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No person without an Admission Badge will be admitted. Admission Badges must be prominently displayed throughout the meeting.
Admission Badges at $25.00 each are obtainable only Admission Badges on the written introduction of a Member.
may be obtained during office hours from the Cash Sweep Offices of the Club at Queen's Building, Chater Road; 5, D'Agullar Street; King's Road, North Point and 382, Nathan Road. ADMISSION BADGES WILL NOT BE ON SALE AT THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE COURSE ON RACE DAYS.
Tillins will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in advance. From the No. 1 Bay (Tel. 72811),
Members, Ladies wearing Ladies Brooches, and their Guests must enter the Members Enclosure by the entrance to the Members Standi
Members wishing to proceed to Club Boxer on the 4th and, 5th Floors of the new Public Stand must do so from the 2nd Floor of the Members Stand, using the lift or stairs.
Apart from the foregoing, Members, their: Ladies, and Members Guests are not permitted to enter the Public Enclosure and Stand.
NO CHILDREN under the age of seventeen years (Western Standard) will be admitted to the Club's premises during the Meeting/
The price
..
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
of admission will be $10.00 each payable of the Gafe." Admission Badges will be issued and they must be prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.
Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to phy. the requisite fee of $18.00 in order to guin re-admission,
MEALS and REFRESHMENTS will be available in the RESTAURANT.
CASH SWEEPS
Through Cath Sweep Tickets at $18.00 each may from the Cosh Sweep offices at Queen's Fluidhik, Chuter Road; G, D'Aguilar Street and 382, Nathers Road, Kowloon,
Tickels reserved and avaliable but not paid for by 1000m on Friday, 28th October, 1960, will be "sota" and the reservation cancelled for "future" Meetings.
Special Cash weep Tickets on the Kwangtung Hag cficduled to be run on 12th November, 1960, at $3.00 each be obtained from the Cash Sweep Ofoes of the Club. R
office hours
The
S
Queen's
Cash Sweep Ofoes of the Club are
Hong Kong Cater Road and 8 D'Agullar į Street,
- Mondays › to)
Batufday, 22nd- October
Saturday, 28th Octoler
9am to 5 pm
9.am to 13.80 pan
mto, 11.
Ke's Road, North Point, Hong Hong and 251,-Netlian Road,
Kokloon
Saturday, 22nd October
Mondays to Fridays:
Saturday sui getőber
10 am to 4 pm/
9am, to 11 am 2
of The Blawaida,
The England team is.
Springett (Shaffield Wednes- day). Armfield (Blackpool); MONeill (Middlesbrough), Rob- son (West Bromwich Albion), Swon (Sheffield Wednesday), Flowers (Wolverhampton Wan- dorers), Doulas (Blackbum Rovers), Greaves (Chelsea), Smith (Tottenham Hotspur), Haynes
(Fulham, Captain) Charlton (Manchester United). -China Mall Special.
peanuts
the fove more penales you pay for the lots more com- fort you get' whón · you Wear Wookey underwagT.
Jockey SKANTS
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made ahly by
Cooforma
trim and
by
Piomour
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