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attempted to resume a couple of times his leg was too weak so practically the game was played with only ten man a side.
The Welch continued to have the best of the play, Demery again putting in a grand but unsuccessful shot. At last their efforts were rewarded. Allen, their outside right, made a go d ran down the wing and finished with an excellent centre. Demery was lying close in and received the ball, making no mistake with his shot.
Half time, 38th Co..
A Co. R.W.F.
2 goals 1 goal On resuming the Welch again took up the ruuuing. They bad a great scrimmage in the gunners' goal, but could not get the ball through. Returning to the attack Murphy had to ran out of the Artillery goal to kick clear. He sk'ed the ball, which when dropping he had great difficulty in keeping from between the posts. So pressed was he that he was glad to escape by conceding a corner, fisting the ball over the goal line. The Artillery then got to the other end and the Welch goalkeeper was penalized for running with the ball, but nothing serious resulted. The Artillery pressed for a little, Stiles sending in a good shot which Rhodes, however, saved. As the game weut on the Welch strove harder, bu bad bad Inck and a good defence against them. Allen got in a nice centre, which Jones (inside left) took smartly with his head, striking the cross bar very hard lines. Continning to press they shot in about half-a-dozen times in quick succession from quite close in, striking the post once, but were unable to find the net. They obtained several corners,
but could not draw level, the game ending,
38th S.D., R.A. A. Co. R.W.F.
2 goals 1 goal I felt sorry for the Welshmen, for although the reore wis against them they certainly bad the bulk of the play.
Both the Artillery's goals were obtained early in the game; then afterwards to the end the Fusiliers had decidedly the best of it, particular- ly towards the finish, when the gunners could hardly get away from their own goal line.
The Artillery had the advant.ge in weight, and their forwards were more dangerous when within shooting distance. The Fusiliers were much cleverer in the forward line than their opponents, Demery and Joues, the first named especially, being prominent, but they were not smart enough in taking their openings.
The game was very interesting and was free from rough and foul play. The only trans- I noticed was Milna (Artillery), who, gressor after Brown was hurt, went right half back. This player finding Demery rather difficult to mauage, stopped his career now and gain by tripping him up. There was no blame attach- ing to anyone for either of the accidents.
FOOTBALL.
The tie in the first round for the Hongkong Football Challenge Shield between the two com- panies of the Royal Welch Fusiliers D and H was duly brought off on 15th inst Mr. F. Browne officiating as refores Whatever chance D. had was spoilt by their playing throughout with only ten men. At the interval H. led by three goals to one, au i during the second half they continued to monopolize the play, adding four points against oue scored by their opponents. Result H. Co. R.W.F.7 goals, D. Co. R.W.F. 2 goals. There was a rather strong wind blowing, which did not tend to improve the play, but Anyhow the game was too one-sided to be in teresting.
The football match under Association rules played on Monday between the Hongkong Foot- ball Club and be Officers of the Navy, was not a great game. An injury to the leg prevented Chad. Kew appearing for the Club, and they were also short of Pinckney and Ross. In the first half they had most of the game and Noble notched two goals, but after the interval the Officers showed up better and near the end ob. obtained a point, the match thus ending- Club 2, Officers of the Navy L.
The Hongkong Football Club's A. team beat H.M S. Orlando on Wednesday by two goals to ous. The Orlandos made their score immediately the game was started, bat the Club did not get its „points until well on in the second half. In the first half Pəmberton (Club) sustained damage tást provented his taking further parts in the
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND match, whilst early in the second half one of the Navy men had his knee put out and had to be carried from the field. I here have been quite a number of casualities on, the football field: lately; none, however, that have come to our notice, we are pleased to say, have been due to rough play,
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Engineers had only ten men and also were short of Lapsley and Smillie they had it any thing the best of matters, but nothing Boored by either team.
It is a pity that so many of the Hongkong Football Club's players will not be taking part it the shield competition. There seems a ten- denoy now for all the young civilians who ar rive here, if they have ever seen a football be- fore or perhaps been struck by one, to join the Club, instead of a weaker organisation, for which' they would be more fitted. Young men of en- e:gy, one would think, would prefer Taking part in a competition, even for a poor team, to being spectators."
The unfortunate accident to Galt will de- prive the Engineers of a smart and energetic forward. 1 sympathize very much with the The Royal Engineers and the Victoria Re.player and also with his team. Bolivier beende creation Club met in a friendly game of foot balon Thursday. Throughout the R.E. attack. ed, but the V.K.C.'s defence, was very sturdy, Chunnett, the goal-keeper, performing, excel. lently. The Engineers forwards behaved very poorly in front of goal. They had innumer able chances bat were only able to get one point put through rear the end of the game. ResultRoyal Engineers 1' goal, V.R Č. nil. The V.B.C. had about half a dozen new men playing who have just arrived from Calcutta, some of them having good reputations as Rugby players. Although as yet they don't under- staud Association tactics very well, they are young, have stamina and speed, and no doubt when sufficiently practised will make a very servicable addition to the Recreation Club's membership. Just now we are afraid they are too inexperienced in socker to be of assistance to the V.R.C. in their Shield tie. In the second half of the match Seth, of the V.R.C., had the misfortune to have his elbow put out of joint, and although it was put back he was unable to resumé.
FOOTBALL NOTES,
Results:-
BY QUIDNUNC,
18th December.
ASSOCIATION.
Monday, 11th Dec.
Royal Welch Fusiliers (Regimental team) 4
goals, Hongkong F.C. 2 goals. Wednesday, 18th Dec.
Officers H. M. S. Barflour 1 goal, Hongkong
F.C.A. team nil
251h Co. S.D., R.A. 4 goals, Royal Engineers
nil
Thursday, 14th Dec.
When I heard that the Royal Engineers been beaten on Wednesday by the 25th 8.D. by four goals to nothing I was a bit sur- prised, but I have been informed since that the R.E. played with three or four substitutes, BO this in a manner explaius.
How difficult it is to follow football "form" may be judged by the following results, all of games played this season :-
Club R.E.
beat 1 Barfleur 2-0, 90
do
Club 2-1 bas
25th 8.D., R.A, beat R.EU 344409 From which one would expect that the 25th S.D. would give the Barfleur an awful flogging, but instead we have the following :--- Barfleur 1 goal, 25th S.D., R. A., nil.
CRICKET.
LONGS V. SHORTS.
The “Longs" of the Hongkong C.C. met the "Shorts" of the same club on Saturday after- noon, and had far the best of the game, scoring 238 in the first inuings against 73. This result was largely due to the excellent batting of Lieutenant Hill (66), Dr. Lowson (57), and Mr. Woodgates (41). Lieutenant Hill's score com. prised one 6, nine. 4s, three 2's, and fourteen I's; the Doctor's six 4's, two 3's, five 2's, and
H.M.S. Barfleur I goal, 25th Co. 8.D., R.A., Bil seventeen l's; and Mr. Woodgates' one 6, five
Friday, 15th Dec.
(Shield tis)
H Co. R.W.F. 7 goals, D Co. R.W.F. 2 goals
Saturday, 16th Dec.
(Shield tie)
38th Co. . D., R.A., 2 goals, A Co. R.W.F.
goal Engineers' Institute nil, 25th, §.D., R.A., nil
Thursday, 14th Deo.
RUUBY.
Hongkong F.C. 1 goal 6 tries-23 points. Royal Welch Fusiliers nil.
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Although the Shield Competition bas hardly started yet the football epidemic may be said to be raging, as witness the above list of matches played during the week. The teams, or most of them, will not be able to plead lack of practice when they meet reverses in the competition.
Although the Barfleur team is not compet- ing for the shield it turns out regularly in friendly games. Its performances stamp it as a thoroughly good eleven and its non-inclusion in the contests will lessen somewhat the honour due the shield winners, whoever they may be.
the season before last) are putting in a great The 25th Co. 8:D., R.A (finalists for shield deal of training and make no secret of their in- tentions regarding the Shield. During the week they played three stiff matches and in addition to this, I hear, they put in some morning runs. I think they will find they are over doing it a trifle, for if work is continued at this rate they will soon become “stale.” A team that takes on its task in such a whole hearted manner and with such confidence will certainly be hard to bust. If it does not achieve success – it-at least will deserve it.
The match between the Engineers Institate and the 25th 8.D., R.A., on Saturday was spoilt by an unfortunate accident. About five minutes after the game started Galt had an awkward tumble. He fell with his arm-beneath him and snapped the bone of : the ; forearm, : Luckily Tuohy, of the Civil Hospital, was one of players. He set and bound up the arm and then got jott his patient to the bospital. There was no one The game to blame for the occUITANOS. was. ; resumed,- only 'ïfifteen- ɛ minutes-699ch way, however, being played. Although fth
4's, four 2's, and, seven l's.......... In the first innings 19, compiled by Mr Maitland, was the bigbest score for the "Shorts," Dr. Atkinson puiting together 31 (not out) for them in the second innings. Soore →
THE LONGS.
First Innings.
Capt. Langhorne, R.A,, o sb., b Wild A. Mackenzie, b Lee
13
5
1
Dr. Lowson (capt.), e and b Johnson
57
Lieut. Hill, R.W.F.,'st Wright, b.Buttanshaw 166
Rev. G. R. Vallings, b Wild:
mapen 10
H. R. Hancock, b Johnson
22 i
J. A. Woodgates, a Green, b Cox
41
Lt. Ball-Acton, R.W.F.,'e Wright, b Johnson ́8.
B. Mast, b Cox ...........
L. R. Lammert, b-Les
B. L...Stevens, e Johnson, b Cox... Lieut. Wilkinson, R.A., not out
Extras
Total
THO TH
First Innings.
K. W. Mounsoy, b Vallings P. N. Wright, RN,, b Vallings Major Buttanshaw, A.S.C., o Iammert
Woodgates..
F. Maitland (capt.), b Lowson
R. B. Johnson, R.W.F...e and b Vallings
r. Tuok, B.N., o Lammert, b Lowson ...
P. A. Cox, o Hancock, b Lowson
J. Wild, b Vallings
J. Lee, b Valling"
Dr. Atkinson, e Hill, b`owson
H. E. Green, e Woodgates, b Hanoook". E. E. Silk, R.N., not out
Extras
Total
SHÖNTS. Second Innings.
· Dr. Atkinson, not out ... di
- I. E. Silk, R.N., o and b Mackensie ........iyo
P. N. right, R.N., b Mackenzie...... P. A. Cox, b Woodgates
K. W. Mounrey, 'a Vallings, b Woodgated Major Buitanakaw, a nabi, b i ammert F. Maitland,
R. B. Johnmu, M.W.J. - did not bat
Dr. Took, R.N.,
J. Wild, not out
II. E. Grews, } did not bat
J. Lee,
Betran
2
5.
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