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SHANHGAI BEATEN.
SURPRISE DEFEAT BY UNITED SERVICES.
GROUND AND WEATHER CON- DITIONS FÅR FROM GOOD.
On the eve of their departure after what and so far been a very successful tour, the Shanghai Inter port team were surprisingly de- fented by the United Services on
Chow was then called upon to clear a rather low shot and while
was gathering the ́ ball, a bunch of Services forwards rushed in at him when he was fouled for hold-. ing on to the leather too long. This was about five yards from the goal and in attempting to clear, Gas doflcoted the ball into his
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1931.
JUNIOR CRICKET NOTES.
WEEK-END MATCHES
REVIEWED.
KOWLOON-INDIANS MATCH NEXT SATURDAY.
[Br"L.B.W"]
The position in the second divi. sion is more interesting than ever now that the Civil Service seconds have dropped two points, and although they have not met with defeat so far, I doubt very much. if they will go through the season without losing as they have yet to meet, two of the most dangerous teams in the compeition--Kowloon at fever Cricket Club and Recreio.
own goal to give the Services the first goal of the match. This success was short-lived for within a few minutes, Binclair gathering the ball, had a fine solo run down the field and when he had only the the Club ground yesterday by five goalkeeper to beat, tapped the ball into the not to make the score one goal all.
goals to one
Excitement was
10W
It was rather unfortunate for
pitch, and play was consequently very fast. Each side nitacked in them that they could not manage turn, and it was during one of more than a draw against the the raids that Harris put the Police, but the result of the match Services one up. Almost immedi-only goes on to prove that the ately after, the half-time whistle latter are not such an weak lat as
some people consider them to be.
svent.
Ground conditions were not all that might have been desired, the continual drizzle in, the afternoon making the surface, very slippery, but despite this the standard of play was high, except perhaps to wards the end when the Norther. hers, who were by then a beaten team, slackened considerably. Very
Shanghal Outplayed. shortly after half time. Chow, the
On resuming, Shanghai kicked-off visitors' goalie, fell in making n save when he was kicked in the with seven forwards but this did thigh. He was limping very badlynos in the least worry the Services after that, and a few minutes later who gathered the ball, and for the had to be taken off the field, Sin- next five minutes Chow was con- dnir taking his place in goal.tinually called upon to clear. He From this point onwards, Shanghai rose to the occasion in fiuc style, Then Shanghai got going and all anly played ten men.
but scored when Aitkins conceded
The teams were:-- Shanghai: Chow; Munroe and Mertin: Pote Hunt, Gash (capt.),
clair, Widmore and Grahnun.
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GOLF
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL.
MATTHEWS AND EAGER IN FINAL
Cal, E. D. Matthews and O. Eager qualified for the final of the Junior Championship of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club on Sunday. In the seini-finals, Col, Matthew
baat U, S. Rob), 4 and 5, and 0. agt finished one up on C. B.
Maturin.
POGEY POOL,
FIFTH TEST MATCH. GALLACHER MAKES
PLAY RESUMED IN FINE
HOT WEATHER.
(THROUGH REUTER'S" ADENCY, ]^-
Dunnan, Fob. 23.
The fifth Tost match was resum- ed in fine hot weather and on a fast wicket in the firesence of 2,000
spectators.
"
Soidle and Mitchell earrled the
South Africans' score to 34 runs without the loss of a wicket at the lunch interval.
LATER
On the resumption of play after the lunch, interval, in the presence
A PROTEST.
"I NEVER USED ANY FILTHY LANGUAGE.”
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONG KONG. JOCKEY CLUB
ANNUAL RACE MEETING 1931..
282 FEBRUARY,
HIS "TERRIBLE" SENTENCE. | 2m0, 320, 4TH & 7TH MARCH, 1931.
ON SATURDAY, 28TH FEB, the
I never used any filthy lau
First 'Raso will be run at 1,80.
A.M. On the First Dar tho First' gunge. None of the players near, and on all Other Days at 11.80 ine heard it. The opposing Grimsby Bell will be Ruug at 1 P.M. and on man did not bear it All that the Other Four Days at 11 A.M. did was to draw the referee's atton"
on to the fact that I had been
fouled,"
This is what Hugh Gallacher, the £10,000 centre Borward of Chelse Football Club, thinks about his
of 3,500 spectators, Seidlo was suspension by the Football Associa W. N, Buyers (11) all square caught by White when he had Lion. He was supended for tes
scored 67. He batted fur threeonths for what was officially des wine
hours and 18, minutes and gave a sound display. He hit one four.
Mitchell was in for three hours and five minutes, and he bit four
Other scores:**
V. S. Robertson (8), 1 down. J Macknight (12), 1 down. J. Allison (18), § down.
DRACE WINS " MEAD " SHIELD.
By kind permission of the Kow- Loon Golf Club, the annual con petition for the Mond" ield,
Regarding the match itself, I am to noobers of the K.C.C. was
Played on Sunday."
Unfortunately the weather con- rather sorry I did not see the start
I was told that the CS.C.C.ditions were far from good, but this 30 competitors who took out cards. (who, by the way, were the home did not mar the enthusiasm of the team), began in 'rather shaky style, but after Handle hit out merrily for thirty runs, the others settled down
This year the shield was won by W. Brace with not score of 71, while E. C. Finder and B. D.
of 74.
to play steady cricket when Grim-Evans were next best with scores mitt declared the innings closed,
a corner. They tried hard to put The Police looked like crumpling
in the equalising goal but the Sor-up before the C.S.C.C. attack and
H.K.C.C.. TENNIS ".
TOURNAMENT.
- Open Singles.
and Vanco; Elliot, Collaco, Sin-vicos defence was playing a great three wickets had fallen cheaply
NO PLAY YESTERDAY, gune and kept them out of shoot-wlica Alexander went in to play o věry stubborn innings for 41, not
Inclement weather prevented the Services:-Aitken (Navy); Muling distance.
The Services then got away and out. Nothing would tempt "Aleck'sumption of the Tournament yes laine (S.W.B.) and Henderson (A.
Harris went in the loose balls he punished very terday, 4.H.); Ruth (Navy); Hay (A. & forced a coruer.
To-day's programe is as fol lows:-*** 8.H.), (capt.), and Yeoman (A. & beautiful kick and running in seriously while the others he treat- S.H.); Harris (S.W.B.), Davies Rash bundled the ball past the ed on their merits. Although he anly had ten runs, King's Innings ~(S.W.B.), Aitking (R.A.F.), Dickin-goalie to put his side 3-1 up.
was invaluable because he, too, son (Navy) and Skinner. (Navy).
defied all the bowler until a Mr. Stokes had charge of the
pretty tricky 'un from Hawkins broke in from the leg and get him. Hunter, 1 thought, was unfortunate in being given out the way he was but then I suppose the umpire know best!
game.
It was apparent row that Shang hai were out to make an even faster game of it and though they were awarded a free kick near the Ser- vizes half, the Tatter got the ball A Fast Game.
and took it into the enemy ter Gath won the loss and elected to ritory where Chow was called upon dufend the Morrison Hill end goal. to clear two stinging shots in as ranny minutes. The Services almost Aitkins set the ball rolling, but the scored again when, Chow, misjudg Shanghain forwards soon got possesing the flight of the ball, lbft it sion of it and made for the Services' alone and the ball struck the far corner to the cross-bar and re goal but Graham put the ball outbounded into play. side.
Chow Carried off, From the resultant kick, the
Then Chow had to deal with a Services paid a brief visit to thedaisy-cutter and in clearing, Shanghai goal but Munroe cleared he fell and was kicked in the thigh, with a hefty kick, and the leather After this he limped badly and when he had to clear again he fell was again taken into the Services' after doing so and was carried out half and when hard pressed, they of the ground. Sinclair donned his Nothing, how-jersey and for the rest of the game, concedad a corner.
the visitors only played with ten men. Sinclair was soon entled upon rounds of applause when he cleared to prove his worth and he won
ever, came of the fing kick.
very high and some clever work The standard of play was now.
was seen on the part of both teams,
in great style.
The Services then forced a fruit- Each gos! was visited in turn and less corner and Shanghai forged Collazo was prominent for some their way through but the ball was
runs.
5. A. Rumjant. Iu Tak Cheuk.. Farato Ali, W. N. Petch.
II. Owen Hughes v. Ng Sto
Cheong.
A. L. Sullivan v. D. MacDougall,
Open Doubles,
fours.
The scores at the tea adjourn ment were as follows:-
Mitchell, b Hammond. Soidle, o White Christy, b Peebles Taylor, o Peebles Viljoen, not out... Cameron, b Vote Dalton, not out
cribed as “using filthy language to the referee in the match at Stam- ford Bridge on December 7 against Grimsby Town."
When I met him he was obviously badly hit by the verdict, writes n Daily Erjires special representa
No Appeal,
73
57
16
Eve
10
10
碍
15
for such an offence, isn't it? naked.
Total (for b wicketa)......189
WELCH REGIMENT IN SINGAPORE.
TOO GOOD FOR THE CHINESE Welch ...3. .B.C.F.A....1.
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"What will you do now?". "Go home, I suppose, and do Bome training. Golf, too, I expect There is absolutely no appeal The inclusion of several
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"Here they are just at the stiffest period of the season and I'm nut of it. Chelsea can lick any body. Team spirit! They have gone for us a lot, but it is the most harmonious club I have ever been with. And a showed them what we in us at West Ham,"
His eyes shone and he smiled
The Welch themselves tried a few changes in the team but they were proudly. not advantageous. However, the
"Will you be available for the soldiers were the more accomplish-semi-final if your club does well?” ed side and the score was good re-
He smiled grimly. "Oh, yes--but frankly I don't ow what to do. Sometimes I just feel liko chucking it all!?!
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flex of the run of play. Turner Sunday on their return to Japan, who left his usual position on the are now expected next Sunday.
The two, who are by the way half line was not too good on the ranked No. 1 Doubles Pair in forward line. He made several Japan, had a very successful stay good runs into the Chinese area in Manila, where they won the but when it came to accurate shoot- National Doubles, while Shimura,
While this gruelling game was
Japan's No. 1 Doubles Pair, going on, the Kowloon janiora wera doing just as they liked with the
Owing to an extended stay in the Craigengower seconds, winning the Philippines, Shimura and Yama- match by a hundred and thirty oddvishi, who were as first dua bere on
Jex and Skinner opened the in- nings for Kowloon; and while the former took some time in getting settled down, Skimmer Flaved enter prising cricket right from the start. He is a very good all-rounder and I am indeed surprised that he does not play for the K.C.C. first eleven. After the visitors had set the Craigengower chaps a hundred odd bowler, played havoc with the us to get, Overy, their veterne Happy Valley bate and got six wickets at just under three run
piece, which I consider. jolly good going. Skinner, too, had a very successful spell with the ball, tak 30 runs.
very good work, while Elliot onthared when Aitkene, gatheringing three wickets in eight overs for the leather, wont in, to score the the wing also gave the Services' fourth goal for the Services.
Shanghai then made a desperate defence a lot of bother. The ball 'was put blind following a scrimeffort to reduce the lead and were
awarded a free kick venly force Graham missing the goal by inches with a header.
sent in n fine shot to
Play thoni bocatno pretty tame till Dickinson intercepted a fine ass and broke away to score the fith goal for his aide, thus giving Shanghai combination by five goale thom & win over the formidable to one.
.
Chief interest, this weekend, will no doubt be centred on the Indiane-
who ranka No. 7 or No. 8 at Singleeing he was found wanting. in Japan, won the National Singles title.
Welch Opened the Score.
Of course I shall," he said. The team asked me to go with. then to the recent Manchester It is hoped to arrange a couple The Chinese forwards, who lack-match when I was unable to appear Monday agaitist Khoo Hoo Hye away in spurts and then they could an objectionable type of fellow if of exhibition matches for them nexted, coinbination, could only breakthrough injuries. I can't be euch
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The heavy pressure" maintained sionally, what can be do?!! by the soldier span told its tale, Gallacher is a small man with and within five minutes from the penius for keeping the ball tied start, Mils, who proved a regular mago outside the Services' goal, but
Kowloon match which is scheduled Prizes won during the year by opportunist, got past the Chinese to his toca", He is so tricky thint to be played at Sookaupoo, The Shanghai were soon back again and
teams are very well matcheel and comment the Kowlood defence. Following a fine concert ften the only way of robbing him
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against the Chinese and Mills. Elliot shot hard and straight into
strength. A draw is the most likely Saturday night by Mr. R. E. Lindagsin put the ball beyond the reach the goalie's band and the latter
result though I should be surprised sell the President of the Club of A Row. if the game is brought to a definite Afterwards a very entertaining conclusion, The Indians, of course, musical programme was given by situation and the third goal was The Welch were masters of the had no difficulty in clearing.
Shortly after, Shanghai were
home and that alone ought to make noceedings have the advantage of playing at the Collegians who enlivened the added after about fifteen minutos more," he said grimly, it's more
with some -catchy awarded a free kick just outside
like a battle. I'm not the only one play, Mill, again séoring.. them start with the add slightly rungs,
The second half was of the same that goes through it. The reason is the penalty area for hands but the
Visitors Laavo To-day,
in their favour. Skinner, Lee and The prize winners were as fol order as the first the Welch oon- kick was cleared and the Services:
Mackay (if he plays) might get a The game between the Combined lot of runs between them if they
trolling the play to the end. With pretty obvious to ine. Teams come -Urickat. then took the ball into their op- Portuguese and Combined Chinese are allowed to get going while the
the end drawing near the Chinese up against skilled me, and they ponents territory when the latter team which was originally arrang Indians have a few players who can
managed to get away and an ez have to bring them down to their ratis shot across the Wolth goal. concoded a corner. Nothing result-4d for to-morrow has been called off be refiod on to scoro. I doubt if
mouth gave them their solitary ed from the flag kick, and gather owing to the fact that the Shanghai Overs will meet with very much 2nd
goal... fein are due to leave by the Heian succeas with the ball but this ra ing the ball, Sinclair reh down on Maru which was scheduled to sail mains to be seen. So far Kowloon have played six-matches, won-four- his own to score but the goal was at daybreak-to-day- disallowed, thereforeo pulling
lost-ong and drawn ene. The Singles Changioship.-E. C. Fan- Elliot up for offside.
Indians have played eight and won The next few minutes were trying After the gate, this players reall but one-against tre Civil Ser- ones from the Bhanghai point of tired into the Football Club and vice. It is of interest to note that view for Harris narrowly missed whilst the changing room, whereas the IR.C. beat both the the goal twice: Skinner was doing Vano the Shangha half-buces Recreio and the Club, Kowloon lost a great deal of good work on the slipped and fell rather heavily and to the former, and drew with the wing, and although his centres were sustained injuries to the head. We latter. all very well-placed, the Services were informed that he was sent forwards proved too hasty when in the Fronch Hospital buffering Irant of the goal.
Vance Injured.
The other league match, will be from slight concussion of the brain between Craigengower and the but enquiries from the Hospital Royal Corps of Siganis and I ex- The First Goal.
olicited the news that his condition beet the intter will win fairly com Shanghai then got away and was not regarded as serious. Chow, fortably. I do not know if ther when they looked dangerous, Wid. the goalkeeper, who was injured are any other matches fixed but I more was given off-side. It was during the game was also taken to doubt it a the races begin then. bad luck for the visitors, for this the same hospital. Those two play. Up-to-date, the position of the player had the leather and was iners will not sail with the team this teams are
very favourable position. They morning and we understand that ware, however, back again soon and Mr. Franky Reed has also can-Indian RC 87 01:21 Graham put in a beautiful centre colled his passage in order that be Civil Service 6 only to see Elliot sending the lea- might remain behind to look after Club de Recreio7118
the injured playora.
Kowloon 0.0.0 41 ther over the cross-car.
Chow was injured in the thigh Hong Kong C.O. 7. maultant kick the Services brake through, and warna y muy my objedn awarded a corner bat Skinner's last night, there were no bones R.A.S.C. kick went behind. They attacked broken. However, the men will be 0.0.C....... ngain but Dickinson was off sido, very probably be put under the University ...... 4. and this spoiled what appeared to X-Ray this morning when more in R.C.S
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