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Portsmouth Interest In Forest Forward - A Midlands Miss- Unlucky Player - Northampton Puzzle-Luton
Town's Bid For Ho ours-Brentford
Effort To Stop The Rot.
London, Dec 17.
Aston Villa's last win was on September 14, when they defeated Preston North End. There are in- dications of an early Villa revival and the point secured on the Birmingham ground may be but a prelude to future successes..
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1936.
GOLF
Medal Pool-December
The following are the results of competition held at Kowloon Golf Club.
Medal Pool-December.
YACHTING
Sweepstake Race Results
RUGGER TRIAL Whites and Colours In Keenly Contested Tussle
A keenly contested rugby match The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (between two well balanced teams. held the Sweepstake Races vester-representing the best talent ayall- Winner: F. C. Barry ... 77-12-05 02 2 course of 8.3 miles-able in the Colony, was played at Channel Rocks (F), Ruinsey Shoal the Valley ground yesterday when Runner-up: WE G
(F), Kowloon Rock (P), (N) Mark the White drew with the Colours First
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on Line (2). Channel Rocks (8)."|| two tries all (6 points each) in Captains Cup Quality Round-Club Line.
'a'trial game for a representative January 4 and's.
Resulta in the various Classes Colony side to meet the touring Qualifiers. T. D. Paton 73-964 were;-
New Zealanders on January 16. * and.
There were several · altera.ions Finished Pos.to the ongal Whites v. Colours 70-1171
Carpenter, A1 18.20.57 Major B. B. Edwards) it 80-1180 Lobo, A3 79-8 -71
(Miss E. Walker) 64-1371 La Linda, A5",..
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Other scores were:-
R. Henderson G. Milne ..... E. O, Murphy
The club officials have been in touch with the Town Council on the subject. Financial assistance has been asked for and 11 Council take a broad view some- thing will be done. The trouble with town councillors is 1
that usually found,
they fail to see that a footbali club Port Vale are under the weather. is an asset to a town and an in- Their team shuffies and changes direct source of income for trans- for the match with Notts Forest | port concerns and all sorts of failed to stop the slide. The nine shopkeepers. goolg
conceded
Trentside brought the total of goals against to 44-the highest number in the Second Division
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From the last Beven Games, Chariton Athletic have secured -eleven points. This is certainly
promotion form.
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VALUE OF GOOD. RESERVES
The fact that West Bromwich Albion are able to put in the field three good teams at the present time In view of the number of
players on the injured list is sure ly a Ane tribute to the great wealth of reserve "talent which they possess. They have a team on the A former Bolton Wanderers play-injured list of which six are first er Harold Howarth Chester was ordered of last Saturday along with Woodward (Tranmere Rovers) In the match between these teams Ar. Birkenhead.
Stan Bentham, Everton's In- side-right against Grimsby Town was a former member of Bolton Wanderers "A" team. Everton recruited him from Wigan Ath Jelic in February, 1934,
team men.
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Few clubs in the League huve had a worse experience than the season, but their Threstles this young players who are so full of promise are pulling the club cut: Dr. their dificulties.
· Norman Male. one of West Bromwich Albion's young backs is out of the game with cartilage trouble which has necessitated an Charlton Athletic officials who operation The Throstles think a travelled north with the team to lot of this youngster and several overtures for his transfer have play at Bury were interested in the lor of Ernest Matthews, the Bury | been turned down. centre-forward. They had heard
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West Bromwich Albion are like a lot about the Gateshead youth, vio is leading the Gigg Lane aty to secure on a professional form -A G. Venables a goalkeeper of tack with skill and dash.
Cannock Chase Colliery. Venables has been on trial with the Albion and has given every satisfaction.
PORTSMOUTH INTERESTED Four goals for Tom Peacock, the Notts Forest inside-left, for the second me this season, draws more attention to a clover player who is very much in the limelight season. Fortsmouth are "in- terested bere.
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Mr. E C. Carnwell, the Lichfield referee, keeps a firm grip on a game but a grip no firmer than the one he has on his whistle.
"musical instrument" strapped to Mr. Carnwell's wrist.
Jack Beynon, the former Don- carter Hovers winger, for whom Aberdeen paid £1,000, scored the
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Called into the Stoke City office last week were...Steele and West- land, the young inside forwards. They were not "on the carpet." Manager Bob McGrory, the Potters manager, simply wanted to explain things. Fred and Jimmy, you see. had been left out of the first team. Manager McGrory does not believe in simply hanging up the team sheet in the dressing room and leaving it at that.
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One of the surprising teams in the country Just now is the Aston yula side in the Central League. There are internationals all over the place.."
A First Division club likes the attacking ideas of Hardy, Chester- neld's left-half
Mr.
Tom Mather, Newcastle United's manager, simply refuses. to take a refusal from Stoke City. his former club, about the trans- fer of Bobby Liddle. Tom keeps trying.
INSPIRATION, Everton's win at Grimsby was of the their first away success
Will this inspire Liver- pool? The Reds are still without.
season.
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(Mr. H. M. Ervine-Andrews) Eunice, G3 ... 16.40.15 16.10.304 - 1
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League game at Huddersfield Possibly by the time these lines are in print there will have been * Surprise move by the Luton club.
sides as published the day before yesterday, J. L Bonnar the bril ilant Club; serum half being un- able to make the field owing to an injury, sustained in the Club v. Army clash. on Saturday last. Lt. Knox R. N. substituted toì Bonnår in the Whites fifteen and gave a rattling good display. Tel. Jonca was dropped from the "Colours" team, & Hutchison taking his place in the wing three position, while Preece filled the vacancy caused by Lt. Knox,
The game was played through- out at a fast pace and some bril- lant movements amongst the backs featured an otherwise ratïier mo- notonous match in which the for-. wards on both 'sides · dominated exchanges. There Was little to choose between the packs. Dr. J. H. McElney during the first half, of the game hooking more Buc- cessfully than his rival, but the same cannot be said during the Both later stages of the match sets of forwards were robust, fast and followed the ball well,
L G. Robertson was the best full back on view and should walk Luton Town have a stiff pro-into the Colony side. His, touch gramme ahead, for unless Bristol kicking was superb, and he played City fall to Crystal Palace in the cool, levelled-headed game cup-tle there will not be a League throughout. Of the two sets of game, unless something unexpect-threes on view, the "White" line ed turns up, until Boxing Day, at composed of McGlchrist, Fraser, Luton, and in the meantime op- St. Clair Ford, Wright and Butcher ponents are Millwall, Coventry City was the more imposing and com-
bined with more understanding and Notts County.
Preece the "Colours" scrùm half, while playing a fine game, was too often side which rather ruined an otherwise keen display, Ence, his opposite number swung out some magnificent pastes and gave
THE NORTHAMPTON NEED Northampton Town have found A reshuffle of the Manchester their lowest level, for they are at ranks against Shemeld the bottom of the League table, City Wednesday gave the Maine Road and, truth to tell, they never look- supporters a glimpse of Kellor ed like winning at Brighton.. It is McCullough, the City's latest Irish difficult to account for players be capture. as a right-half. He looking pushed into the reserves and ed the part. This, in fact, may be then scoring goals freely, while the the Irishman's best position al- preferred man cannot do anything though he has pleased as an t- for the first team. side-right.
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Will the Spurs and the centre
George Morrall is one of the most unlucky players on Birming ham's list this season, Injured early in the season he was forced to stand down for some weeks and then when he was fit again George had the misfortune to pull a thigh muscle which kept him out of the hair they have been searching for game for another period: In train-amongst their own players May-seven goals to nil, and might have ing again Morrall had the -luck be. Walter Alsford, switched from to pull another thigh muscle and wing half, looks the part. will be out of the team most likely George to the end of the year, must be thinking it is his un- luckiest season.
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At the Hants F. A, meeting it was stated that in a game "between Basingstoke and Hoot, cattle in- vaded the field. It was alleged by vilal goal which saw the north- Fred Coulthard, the clever out the aggrieved party that one of ergers defeat the Rangers (Glas- row) before a record gate last side-right of Worcester City, the the goals was shot through the legs Saturday. Aberdeen are makingmingham League club, le at of a cow, and it was urged that attention of many play should have been suspended * great bid for
the Scottish tracting the
scouts from Arst-class clubs, until the intruders were warned League Championship.
Coulthard, a product of the north off Missing from the playing feta east, has previously figured with last Saturday were Jack Beastall Durham City (Grimsby Town) and Harry Mc- United. He comes of a footballing Menemy (Newcastle United). Their faintly as his elder brother was with Newcastle United, Norwich clubs decided to rest them. Both City and Carlisle United, whilst
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TORQUAY ATTRACTION
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The referee's version was that he did not see the cows until after the goal was scored. He forward ed a diagram which indicated that the livestock Invaded the pitch on the other side of the goal from that from which the scoring shot came. Therefore there was no in- terference. The referee's decision was upheld.
Again on Saturday the second string ran riot and trounced the Chelsea Reserves to the tune of Just fancy scored seven more. that against a Chelsea defence consisting of Jackson, Odell and McAulay.
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From another source we have heard that the Cobblers have been anxious to secure the trans fer of Sam Bell from the Spars, but while the clubs were practi- cally agreed the player did not ..see his way to accept
good account of himself. Later in the first half, after the "Whites" had hammeret the "Colours" e MéGlichrist
went over. wide of the up- rights, which Robertson talled t convert.
Shortly after resumption of play, Preece received backing-up the threes splendidly and went over near the left hand corner dag. He failed to add ma- Jor points to his own effort,
the ball after
HOME FOOTBALL FORECASTS
(BY FORWARD)
The following is a list of Cup Tie matches and League Matches to be played on Saturday, January 11, 1936. The teams in bold type are tipped to win:
Mileagu
MANCHESTER C. 195
WOLVES. Leicester
READING
DIVISION 1.
Results 1932–3 1933-4 1954-5
Portsmouth Preston N.E BOURNEMOUTH WEDNESDAY
EVERTON
32 P
Bradford CN
205
Créve
41
WEST HAM &
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Luton
Clapton O
CHARLTON
Norwich
103
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CHELSEA
Hartlepoola
104
V.
GRIMSBY
MIDDLESBRO
265
V
STOCKPORT
245
Y.
97
143 V
183
V.
Newcastle
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33 T.
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Notts Forest
111 *
81 4.
41 V.
51
V.
STOKĘ
136
Bury
81. *
35
.102 T.
18 *
WALSALL
Notts C.
DONCASTER
ASTON VILLA,
Burnley
FULHAM Millwall DARLINGTON SOUTHALL BRADFORD
Barnsley BLACKBURN BLACKPOOL
GILLINGHAM NORTHAMPTON
262
Southington
Plymouth
Leeds
BRENTFORD Manchester U..
TRANMERE
Huddersfeld
Sheffield U. Brighton
Watford
Workington BIRMINGHAM
Bolton
Margate
DIVISION III (SOUTH)
36 y
4
156
Bristol C
Exeter
DIVISION III. (NORTH)
Halifax Gateshead Rotherham Mansfield Carlisle
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ACCRINGTON CHESTER CHESTERFIELD
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V.
131
7.
16% 7.
NEW BRIGHTON YORK
81
102
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
・DIVISION 1.
Altarie
Y.
RANGERS
1-2 2-7
Arbroath
V.
HEARTS:
AFT
ABERDEEN
3-11-2
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St Johnstone Kilmarnock
0-0 3-0
Queen's Park
Clyde “Hamilton Albion R
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DUNFERMLINE HIBERNIAN MOTHER WELL PARTICE THIRD LANARK
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LEG-BEFORE RULE
London, Jan. 7, The Committee of the Maryle- bone Cricket Club is of the con-
Rome, fant Recent reports in sport ng cir- cles here to the effect that Primo Carnera might be called up for .dered opinion that the new leg-
denied and 11s stated that the first-class and mince counties' service in East Africa are now before rule, which was tried in big pugilist is salling for New matches last season, was a success, York within a few days to, meet In order that the experiment
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AUSTRALIAN CRICKET
possible the Committee recom- mends that it should be adopted in all cricket in Eng and during the 1936 season, and has accord- ingly appealed for the collabora- tion of a concerned -- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
Ket tackling and good mark the winner of the Louis-Schemel-sha.be given as wide a dal as ing saw several promising move-ing Aght- ments nipped in the bud, and Reuter's Hulletin Service. Preece was prominent in some splendid breakaways, but invaria bly was poorly supported. The. "Colours" at last got through when following a splendid drop- 'ped kick to touch by Robertson. the "Colours" pbtained the ball. If Bell could ring the target for from a serum near the "Whites' the Cobblers as he did for their line, Knox transferring to St. Clair Luton rivals before he was trans Ford for the latter to weave his ferred to the Spurs, there might be way though the opposition in a change in the fortunes of the brilliant fashion. Robertioo' agai Cobblers, though the biggest need failed to convert. Some minutes is at half-back. It is almost cer- before "no side" was called. Preece D:Are tain, however, that McGuire will gathering the ball from be ready for the cup-tie, and if soyard scrum on the "White" ind the Cobblers may account for went over, with the opposition all Bristol Rovers.
unaware, The kick at goal Talled
Dr. I, AR Belby, refereed the
1 Watford found their feet to some match, and Ined up the following
purpose, for they thoroughly fifteeps
WHITES
LG. Robertson K. R. McGulchrist Lieut. Fraser, BM.:
Blackburn Rovers are hoping for big things" from P. G. Vause, the "
distinguished gentlemen young outside-left who is deputis- Very ing for Tommy Turner. With a bit keep watching Torquay United.
AN IMPROVED PLAYER of experience Fause may develop Morgan, the outside-right, is the
Birmingham's supporters are into a useful League player. He is main attraction. Cup-tle calls may a product of a local. Grammar be holding up a deal about this wondering if the selectors are deserved their success over Read: keeping an eye on Fred Harris, one ing, and take dus note that typo. former Swansea player.
of their. forwards, who has made Something of a mystery, and a wonderful improvement this sea of the goals were scored by Tommy A-last-minute surprise in the
Barnett.. We have referred more disappointment to BOZ This local-born youth has than once to the exclusion of Blackburn Rovers team against certainly Preston North End was the in- Chesterfield, is the loss of form not only won a position in the art Tommy from the Watford attack clusion of Halsall at right-half in which has affected Bobby Bauld team, but held it, and he con and his return has meant much to place of Bobby Crawford. The lat- the left-half signed from Bradford sistent form makes him a serious ter was a spectator at the game.in City in the close season. The play- rival for honours to Ray Westwood the side, even though that other. which he had expected to play.
er has had special electrical and as England's left wing. Few play goal-scorer, Bill Lane, was missing. massage treatment, but has not ers in the football world to-day One of the successes in the Nor-yet reached his known form. canse their heads to such ad wich City team la Worton, the left-There is a chance of a transfer vantage as Harris, most of his
goals coming in this fashion. back, who was recruited from Wal- here. sall. Midlands clubs missed a good 'un here.
This was Watford's first victory
at home for two months, and since it was the League, leaders, they beat so well there should be more optimism
now at Vicarage Road. Kenny Cameron, ones, of Preston The Wolves have secured a North End and Middlesbrough, is promising young half-black in ALL CLEARAN Hull City's leading scorer. His Norman Thacker of Cannock Bristol City will have the whole Town, the Birmingham League of the sporting public of Bristol total is seven.
side. Thacker can operate on to draw from for their P.A. Oup- either wing. The Wolves had the with Crystal Palace, The Galley, their right-halt, from the Rovers are at Northampton" and the Rugby team is at Leicester. same club.
The attendance should be round about 25,000.
BRADFORD'S SEARCH Bradford have been searching high and low for backs. Some en terprising club might effect a pro- Atable deal with the Park Avenue
Houghton Astley, and Dix are club-an experienced back for anthe only survivors from the Aston inside forward.
Villa team which opened the sea
The Southport pair, Grainger and Walker, Appeal to the Brad- ford officials, But which to buy? One has poise; the other dash Bradford may make up their minds, Just as soon as the Seasiders are
· out of the cup-ties. «.
Stockport Domly's grandstand was burned down during the close. season when the wreckage was cleared, away there was a blank. The blank remains but there are zigns, now of something being done) about 1
Greater distinction than that goes to Richmond and Hancock respectively tight-back and out side-fight of Burnley. They, alone of the eleven which opened the
season are still in the first team.
and.
Bentham cost practically nothing, in th first Beamy: Muller and Stevenson, who cost thousands, not in the first team. Everton must be - #hluklar that big transfer foor
do not necessarily mean supressi
Luton Town's magnificent sequence of victories, seven de
Bristol City are looking forward halted for the moment, as they are without a League game on to a win and a big gate from the Saturday, being exempt from the visit of the Palace. The fates have CHD-ties until the thin round kept these clube part in the national competition, so that the meeting on Saturday is invested with a sensial interest /
The hopes that have been rafied at Luton are not likely
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A. F. R. Butcher Knox, BN. Marime Light
G. 8. Chambers
A. E. Walkden
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COLOURS
P. C. Frost..
J. Hutchison
H. C. Meeke
Rev. Makenzie':Dow":" Lieut. Withers, R FHL Griffitha Preece
B. D. G. Barlow P9 Wyman 8. Garrod
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dismissed for 92, after which the Rester.
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