November 22, 1909.] ·
LOCAL SPORT.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
matter of fact, cricketing fixtures had all been postponed anticipating the opening match on the Club Ground. Knowing this, as soon as those concerned were aware of any For the first time for a number of years the
deviation from the original programme, it would Club were
have been an act of courtesy appreciated by on Saturday the visiting team. everybody to have published the fact. At last The heavy defeat they suffered on this occasion the final selection has been made, and the tea m was not, however, due to the change of ground, is one that should give a good account of them but was entirely due to the superiority of theirselves in the triangular contest. It might opponents. With the team they turned out on give rise to unpleasantness to criticise the Saturday it was expected that a good game would result, but although they at times looked personnel of the team, so one will be pardoned as if they could give their opponents all they that they carry the best wishes of all in the for refraining. One thing is certain, and that is, wanted, for the greater part of the game a listlessness characterised the efforts of the
tourney, and may the best team win.. team in general.
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Eager, who has just returned to the Colony
after an absence of two seasons in Canton, is likely to improve with practice, as he has lost -none of his old dash. Hamilton did not shine,
but he could hardly be expected to do himself justice, as this is his first match this season.
The introduction of two new men in the Buffs team was necessitated by the departure of Drew for England, and Bartlett being indis- posed. The new players gave a good account of themselves, especially Cloke, whose strong kicking and effective tackling caused consider
able comment.
The Sappers are leaving no stone unturned to get a good team together. A trial match was played last week, and another will take place this afternoon, and judging by the play of the latest arrvals there is every likelihood of well contested game being witnessed on Sat urday when they meet the R.G.A.
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For the second week in succession the losing teams in the second division failed to score. The surprise of the afternoon was the heavy defeat of B Coy by 88 Coy. The latter team has profited considerably by the arrival of the troopship, especially in the forward line.
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Local linesmen in general "seem to have a mistaken idea as to their duties. It should always be remembered that only neutrals are entitled to draw the attention of the referee to such infringements as offside and hands, unless, of course, the referee is not in a position to judge. The duties of a linesman are simply to signal when the ball is out of play, etc., and whether or not a throw-in is a fair one.
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It is quite time that the attention of players was called to what constitutes a foul throw, as in a great many matches I have witnessed recently no attention is paid by players to the position of their feet. When the ball is being thrown in the player must have part of both feet on the touchline, not part of both feet on the ground, as I overheard a player assert in a League match on Saturday.
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LEADING GOAL SCORERS.
Taylor, Buffs. Brewster, Buffs
Watts, R.G.A.
(6) (4)
16
8
7
7
1 Brown, Kowloon (5)
Numbers in parenthesis indicate matches played.
REFEREE.
CRICKET NOTES.
We are now within thinking distance of the
THE TEST MATCH..
The test match on Saturday was a fair demonstration of the abilities of our side. R. E H. Oliver has once again shown his usefulness with both bat and ball. Harry Hancock has lost none of his form and did well with the willow and behind the stumps. It is a pity that we are without his services for the interport match. Capt. Baird played a delightful in sings, and all cricketers will be disappointed if he does not do well next week. Turner lifted one of Hutchison's deliveries rather short and was caught
getting set, but there is no doubt will play more care fully against the visitors, and his average should be a good one. Edwards played more careful cricket, and although he gave a chance to cover point before retiring his innings was most attractive. Elborough is in good form, and played a useful innings, and he also retired; he was very sound behind the stumps. Pearce did not do well, but he, too, will probably play more carefully and score better against the visitors. It is a pity that the Rev. W. H. Maundrell got out at such an early stage. One remembers well his last year's centuries, doubled
on one occasion, to the writer's recollection.
Capt. Garnett was top scorer for the afternoon, and bowled with his usual success. Hutchison came off well with the ball and appeared to be the only trundler to trouble the Probables; in addition to securing three wickets, he was missed twice. Considering the remarkable success of the Singapore team against an Australian XI. containing five of the international team, it will not be strange if local wielders of the willow feel concerned as to their prospects against this
redoubtable combination.
LEAGUE CRICKET.
The Civil Service scored a win against the Police Team last Saturday without any difficulty. Fiden, Reed, and Raven scored well and runs came quickly. For the Police, Ogg was the only one to reach double figures. rett and Reed again bowled throughout the Police innings and secured five and four wickets, respectively, for sixteen. Civil Service should come out well this season when they get Hutchison and Bird after long associated with this team, arrived yesterday their interport engagements. Dr. Atkinson, so from Home, and will no doubt be seen'shortly doing some tall hitting.
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Craigengower defeated Kowloon with a lot to spare This match was a further proof of Kow- loon's lethargy. They appear to want some stimulating influence to give them new life, Lammert and Battiwara bowled unchanged throughout, the former securing seven and the latter three wickets. It is strange nowadays to see a trundler sending down underhand lobs, and there is no doubt Baftliwara's bowling is difficult to play. To make matters, worse, one is so inclined to let out, and there usually is the reason of his securing wickets. Lionel Lam- nert is bowling well and should come out with a good analysis.
UMPIRE,
INTERPORT CRICKET.
COMMENCEMENT DELAYED.
Owing to the late arrrival of both Shanghai and Singapore teams the series of interport cricket and tennis matches was delayed.
Interport matches and no official programme has been issued. In the " Sporting Annual,” which has created so favourable an impression everywhere, a programme had been published, but owing to the inadvertent arrival of the latest typhoon, that has all been knocked on the head. Now that the powers that be know fairly accurately when the visitors arrive, it is to be regretted that an official programme has not been issued: Why is it that they do not recognize the event as something that affects the Colony at anyrate the sporting
It had been the intention to start with the section, instead of. event of interest tennis matches on Saturday, but owing to the only to themselves? It is always a painful delay in the arrival of the Palawan with the task criticising other people, but here there Singapore representatives the tennis had to be appears to be a concrete reason for it. Secre deferred. Owing to typhoon weather in the taries who have the arranging of other matches | China sea the Palawan which was due on do not know, figuratively speaking, whether Friday did not arrive until noon to-day they are on their head or their heels; as a' (Monday).
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The Programme for the Interport meeting is as follows:
Monday, Nov. 22nd-Hongkong v. Shanghai
(Cricket 1st day)...
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd-Hongkong v. Shanghai (Cricket 2nd day). A supper and dance will take place in the Hongkong Club, com- mencing. at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24th-Hongkong v. Straits
(Cricket 1st day).
Thursday, Nov. 25th Hongkong v. Straits (Cricket 2nd day). H. E. The Governor has invited the visiting teams to the "King's Birthday" Ball at Government House at 9.30
Friday, Nov. 26th-Shanghai v. Singapore
(Cricket 1st day).
p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 27th-Shanghai v. Singapore (Cricket 2nd day). The visiting teams will be entertained to dinner by the Hongkong Cricket Club at the Hongkong Hotel at 7.45 p.m..
Monday, Nov. 2 th-Interport Champions v.
The World (Cricket 1st day). Tuesday, Nov. 30th-Interport Champions v. The World (Cricket 2nd day). The St. Andrew's Ball stewards have kindly invited the visiting teams to the Ball at the City Hall at 9 p.m.
Note:--Cricket commences cach day at 11 a.m. Play stops each day at 5 p.m., and each match will be played to a finish.
The names of the teams are :--
SHANGHAI.
R. N. Anderson. T. Main.
W. E. Wilson.
P. Lambe.
W. J Hawkins. C. F. Shakleton. J. G. Pratt.
N L. Sparke. D. Brand.
Capt. Barrett.
V. H. Lanning.
Anderson, Main, Lambe, Sparke, Barrett and Launing have taken part in interport matches
before.
STRAITS.
Dr. Hennessey. T. R. Hubback. Lt. Clarke, B. L. Eddis. R. M. Mackenzie. A. Martinez. N. E. Grenier, V. Brown.
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Owen. Cavendish. Hickley.
H. C. Paxon.
Zehander.
the team.
Hubbach and Mackenzie have played in in- terport matches before.
Cox and Biron, tennis players, travel with
EWO COTTON SPINNING AND WEAVING CO., LTD.
PROPOSED DIVIDEND.
At a meeting of the Consulting Committee of the Ewo Cotton Spinning and Weaving Com pany Limited, held at Shanghai last week, it was
decided that the shareholders should be recom- mended to apportion the balance at credit of Profit and Loss account on 31st (October) 1909, of Tls. 30,254.03, as follows:- To pay a dividend of Tls. 11 per share on 15,000 shares
To place to Repairs and
Renewals Account
To place to Equalization
Tls. 165,000.00.
Tls. 30,000,00.
of Dividend Account Tis. 100,000.00. To write off Furniture
.. Account
Tis. 1.262.28. To carry forward to new
account
Tls. 10,991.75.
Tls. 307,254.03.