10
FOOTBALL CHATTER
From All Quarters
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1936.
HONG KONG RIFLE LEAGUE SOCCER
CRICKET.
ASSOCIATION
New Chairman Elected
Full Programme For Week-End"
H. K. C. C's. Teams
The following have been chosen to represent the HK.C.C. in their
The following is the full pro-friendly games, against the C.S,C.C. arajame of local league soccer for to-morrOW|--- the week-end,
SATURDAY
London, Jan. 12. Barnsley are cuting no great TOO GOOD FOR MILLWALL
shape just now. Tom Waring has "If we...take nur chances we certainly made a big difference
Ist. XX. at Happy Valley--2 p.m. At a special meeting of the Coun- should win." That's the Stoke view but the side still has weak places, of the game at Millwall. The Another bright gleam is the return cil, held last week, it was an-
A. W. Hayward (Captain), H. W. First Division
Baines, G. & R. Divett, G. B. Dunk Lions aren't downhearted, Manu- of Bills the regular goalkeeper.nounced that Lieut. Colonel H. L had found. it
Kowloon v. St. Joseph's (Kowley, B., Gillésple, A. C. Growder, ger Bill McCracken, for one, is too Also Harper, Henderson and Holley. Murrow, DB.O.,
presture of old a hand at the game to forget the middle liners, continue to do necessary, owing to
loon Ground), 4.15 p.m. Referee: L. D. Kibee, H., Owen Hughes, I tender his resignation K. K. Ip. Linesmen;" W., Crawford McInnes, F. Marshall, and T. E.. work, to that there isn't such a thing as a good work. football certainty. This tie looks On the other hand, Birmingham as President and Chairman of the and T. McCann.
Pearce. resignation WES
Club v. East Lancashires (Cause- good enough for the Potters. The have just had the right sort of Council. This one snag is the injury to Joe John-ionic to face this visit to Yorkshire. accepted with the greatest regret way Bay Ground), 4.15 p.m.
Paper The Brums drew at Highbury last and it was unanimously decided 'feree: D. Kossick. Linesmen: T son, the outside-left.
A. K. Mackenzie (Captain), 'C. E. The defence stood up no that Major R. D. Walker should be Garbert and 8. Owen, ments tried weren't successful and week,
Gahagan, N. P. Fox, J. R. Way, R. South China "A" v. Royal Ars. W. Paterson, W. Wooding, H. J. 1 is always awkward for any sidebly to the Arsenal forwards. Will invited to take Colonel Murrow's
Stonecutters (Caroline to be upset on the eve of the cup they feel nervous about the Oak-place. We understand that Major tillery,
• struggle,
weli trip? Looks as if they won't
Walker has acceded to this request ) 4.15 pm. Referee: H. F. Armstrong, J. E. Potter. I. 8. Forbes, and that he is, in consequence, the Scrutton. Linesmen: R. Aldridge C. Bond, and J. Stein.
and H. Abbott. new President of the Association and chairman of the Counell
But Millwall have no players quite so impressive as Stan Mat- thews, Bobby Liddle. Harry Davies or Frank Soo. Cleverness in at tack should take the Putters through.
mention
Harry
the
Re-
2nd XI. at H.K.C.C. Ground-- 2 0.1.
HOME FOOTBALL
English And Scottish Cup Matches
TROUBLE IN TOYLAND
Entertainment By Children
In December we saw a polished
London Jan. 29. Sheffield Wednesday, F. A Cup holders, were eliminated from the season's competition to-day when performance of the Hong Kong their fourth round replay with Amateur Dramatic Club. A few Newcastle they were beaten by three goals to one.
West Bromwich list season's runners-up did quite well to hold Bradford, to a draw on the latter's enclosure. Stoke and Leeds vanced to the fifth rand.
Results:-
Bradford Leeds
ad
1 W. Bromwich
1
3 Bury
2
M'chester V. Newcastle 3 Wednesday
0 Stoke
2
1
Several league matches Were
Squash Rackets
sion Huddersfeld
1
R. M.C. TOUR
weeks ago the Philharmonic. 80- ciety gave us "Musical Chairs". Yesterday evening Hermione de V. Beauclerk and Diana de Precourt presented "Trouble in Toyland" at the Helena May Institute.
I do дот у that the acting reached the standard of "Musical Chairs" at that the singing and
dancing compared in any way with the "Country Girl," but for one
played to-day. In the first divi- | hour, a çast, consisting almost en- beat Everton tirely of children, entertained us
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while Bolton piled on four goa against Grimsby End Derby handsomely at Middlesborough.
But the biggest surprise was the heavy defeat et Luton by Crystal The Bandhurst Squash Rackets Palace, who netted five times to touring team were unable to win the "Hat-makers" once. a match during the tour they car- Re-ried out in the North of England
Referee: E. E. Thomas. Club de Recreio v. South China (Chatham Road), 2.45 p.m. feree: A. T. Jarmain.
from December 20 to December 22.
Bay The Yorkshire Rocks and the
Club y. Navy (Causeway- Ground), 2.45 p.m. Referee: W. C. Thwaites.
Mitwall players who I think wi The Brums should know some- cause Stoke some trouble are Yuill, thing about the wiles of Master
· South China "B" v. Royal Ulster Walsh and Turnbull,, ali reliable Waring. It's Tom Fillingbara's tob
It was also decided that paid Riñen (Caroline Hill), 2.45 p.m. defenders. The half-backs are up to quieten the ex-Villa kader. Tom
Second Division to the average and a forward line should manage. Then there's auch clerical assistance should be af which has improved since 8miluas Ned Barkas and Billy Steele forded the Honorary Secretary, in Radio Sports Club v. Kowloon view of the work entailed by the (Sookunpoo Ground),- 2.45 p.m. went to the middle completes the around. Not to
forthcoming Prize Metting, pub-Referee: E G. Isley. Hibbs as a last line. London side,
Chinese Athletic v. East Lanca- At half-back, Birmingham excel tlcation of the Year Book, the ar- Barnaley because Stoker and Loug-rangement and publication of the shires (Sookunpoo Ground), 4.15 hran both have the constructive Bisley Programme, in addition top.m. sense. In attack I would class the normal work which has now become unduly heavy owing to the Tom Waring with anything Blem ingham have got. Birmingham's unexpected growth in membership five impress me more than
Although the Spoon and Practice shoot held on Wednesday after Barnsley line.
The
my noon, was not so well attended a
usual, owing in particular to well Fole.
over one hundred members being in camp at the present time, some very good shooting was witnessed. One score in particular deserves special notice being that made by Rifleman McGrath, of the 1st Hr. Royal Ulster Rifles, who, shooting with the "1914" rifle for the first time, and without a sing, put on a score of 29 at 200 yards, same at 600 yards and 32 at 600 per- yards, a highly creditable formarice.
First Divisioners get
the
BRIGHTON BRILLIANCE Some of Brighion's cup displays of recent years have been remark- able. I reall a brilliant display
MAN THEY'LL MISS against Bolton Wanderers and all-
Workington have bullt up ✩ Te- other at Wrexham. A win for the
putation as cup-shockers. Their Albion it Fulham is not by any
great Aght against Preston North means a forlorn hope,
End is still a fresh memory. This "Brighton teams, however, are in-
clined to be too finicky. Forwaras season they won at New Brighton of the skill of Potter Smith and and proceeded to paste Kidder the plaudits:minster. But alas, the Cumbrians Bobby Farrell get
have lost their goal-scoring leader they do not always get the goals!
Bill Boyd is now with Luton Town, Fulham have a similar weakness,
I am not optimistic about Work- but appear the stronger in de- fence, where Tootili, Hadson and ington's hopes of beating Bradford at Park Avenue. The "Woollen" Keeping are together after many
been knocking back men have
NEWCOMER DO WELL campaigns. It is here I expect the Cottagers to do themselves justice great victories at home in recent Another newcomer to the ranges weeks. Leicester. Charlton, and was Captain F.J.C. Rybot, R.A, Brighton this season have put
all gone Newcastle have
down who shooting for the first time up some clever displays away from
there. There has been a tighten- with a "1914" rifle, but on a score home. Yet they have only one Fulham away win to their name. have tried several formations, and
these days with Smith and Finch in the inside positions and Worsley and Arnold on the wings Attack is a variable quantity but the Cat- tagers ought to
and successful changes in front 97, which figure gave him second
University v. Royal Ulster Rifles (Military Ground, Happy Valley), 4.15 p.m. Referee: R. Chapman.
Third Division
· ENGLISH LEAGUE
Bolton
FIRST DIVISION
3
4 Grimsby
0
2 Everton
1
"
SECOND DIVISION
1 Swansen 2. Burnley
}
0
Northern Wayfarers both Dald them the compliment of turning Middlesbru 0 Derby out strong teams against them.
On the first day, at York, play- Huddersfield ing against the Yorkshire Rocks, P. B. Craig was no match for N. RAM.C. v. Railway R.C. (Mw. D. Yardies, who was beaten by Blackpool tary Ground, Happy Valley), 2.45 Amr Bey in the semi-final round Plymouth
of the Amater Championship this p.m. Referee: E. E. Randall,
Royal Ulster Rifles v. Liga Por-year, and could score only nine Edward Road), aces against him. P. C. James tuguesa (Prince 2.45 p.m. Referee: P. Huxley."
played well to beat M. C P. Con- St. Joseph's "v. Royal Air Force
seit. (King's Park), 2.45 pm Referee: E. Richardson.
N. W. D. Yardley (Y.R) beat P. Crewe European Police v. Chinese Fo-B Craig (9-), 9-4 h; M. C. Beuter. Ice (Kowloon Ground), 2.45. p..P Consett (R) lost to P. C. Referee: A E. C. Clarke.
SUNDAY
4 Katewall Cup South China AA.
The results were:-
THIRD DIVISION (South) Crystal P. 5 Luton v Watford
Aldershot
THIRD DIVISION (North) Hartleptos 2 Tranmere
2.Oldham
SCOTTISH CUP
0
2
2
London, Jan. 29. First round Scottish cup-ties oc- caped the attention of a large
with a show which, if lacking in more than Amply ability was compensated for by enthuaniam.
The curtain rises on a scene in front of Father Christmas's House In Toyland. All the old-fashioned toys are bemoaning their lot. Mo- dern children have become me- chanical-minded and have lost all 'use for them. Under the influence of Puck, a council of war is held and in order that their rivals will not be able to reach Earth, a spell is cast over the reindeer, which in the ordinary count of events,
have Would
Father provided Christmas, complete with toys, a passage to the "Humans" in this scene, I must make special men.. tion of the Clown, played by Evelyn Buyers, who showed a poise and ability that would have done credit to a performer of twice ber uge.
ARK DISABLED
We now come to. Father Christ- mah and Popeye the Sailor, stand- ing before the' Ark, a reilg of many years before, which •had been utilised owing to the "indisposi- tion" of the reindeer. Popeye is
doubtful about. very
#ça-
Ing up in defence at the Avenue of 31, 32 and 34, an sggregate oli (Causeway Bay Ground), 4.15 p.9-1}; L. H. Tew (Y.R) beat J. number of teams to-day. Reuter worthiness in the weather. then Jim Hammond is at centre-forward where Tommy Nolan, Wesley and place in order of merit, as rega10 H. Martin and W. P. Payne.
Meek are restored. A touch of the nect aggregate score. class in the middle marks the This officer was the adjutant of Bradford progress.
Referee: A. C. Ward." Linesmen:
Second Division League
James (9-5, 10-9,6-9; Bund; 6-9); 5. S. Pawie (YR.) beat G. R Elsmie (9-1, 6-9, 00, 9——–1. Army 10-8); 8 M. Toyne (Y.R.) beat!
JS. Wyatt (9—8, 3—9.5—9, 10—9,
Marriott (5-9, 10-9, 108, 108).
On the next day, playing the cables the following results. RAS.C. and R.A.0.0. v. Royal Northern Wayfarers, P. B. Craig Aberdeen the Indian Team who won the Welch Fusiliers (Bookanpoo), 4.13 beat P. Stobart in three games. Arbroath
p.m. Referee: R. M. Omar. In a hard-hitting match P. c Dunfermline
to five E Stirling Easter Royal Engineers James ran C. Bewicke (Causeway Bay), 248 p.m. Re- games before he was beaten. G. Rangers
Sten'muir R. Elsmie was feree: P1 Evans."
settle down by P. Gardner, the Third Lanark Northumberland captain, who played a very severe game.
The results were:-
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.
I should describe the Workington | Kolapore Cup at Bisley last year.
In the 8.R...(b) class, scores of defence as serviceable, Shirlaw. Libson and Anderson holding the 90 and over were made by:- AGAINST THE FINALISTS
200 500 600 necessary qualifications. The at-
Yds, Yds. Yds. Total Finalists idai season. and un-tack has its points. Huddart and lucky Wembley losers according to Sewell are the wingers; Maidment C. P. Q. Black
the inside for- (Scr:)
33 34 32 99(a) some people, were West Bromwich and Carruthers,
Captain Rybot Albion. Going to the Hawthorns wards.
There is little to suggest a blow (-)"
31 32 34 97 now are Hull City.
o the Bradford hopes to advance Arrn: Cpl But- The Albion had a bad time,
terfeld (-) 31 30 32 93 caused through injuries, as the ment. But the Cumbrians are very
Rfman. McGrath
(-)
29 29 32; 20 S/Sgt. Morton
25 (4)
start of the season.
Injury atif confident.
taking toll, but the Thrases have rallied. The outlook doesn't look too cheerful for Hull City.
tried The Huli officials have nearly everything to get a winning side together, but the efforts have not been very fully rewarded.
WATCH BURNLEY! What a lot of people keep repeat- ing ""Watch Sheffield United!" That's which talking about pro- motion. Well, they may be right. But watch Burriley; is my advice when contemplating the ble at Turf Moor,
I'm bearing in mind, of course,
Burnley are usually most dan that the City once reached the
doing semi-anal (against Arsenal) when gerous in the cup when
aghting to avoid relegation and badly in the League. I think they held the Gunners to a draw at stand a real chance of advancing Leeds. Neither do I forget that at the expense of the Blades.
Or recent weeks there has been Hull City have caused a few big -cup shocks in their time. Istula alight improvement in the play Haney the Albion,
of the Lancs team. The culmina- tion was the first away win of the season at Hul last peex.
It fan't as if the Ow had one outstanding section in the side. They don't. Changes have been tried all over the side. "
THE ARSENAL "NURSERY," No lack of experience in the Margate team, but why should Blackpool lose? The Seasiders are playing at home against this Ar sanal nursery side, which in cludes the two cup medallists, Jack Lambert and Charlie Preedy The ex-Bury touch-line fer. Dave Röbble, is on the right wing.
Blackpool had better watch put for. George Holden, the ex- Darwen inside-forward whom Ar- senal secured against keen com petition. Then there's Clare, late of Accrington, "He's the visitors outside-left and a dishing youth with lots of punch and pep. Evans, the right-half, scored a "hat- trick against Crystal Palace."
Now Blackpool. The Lancashire coust team, playing their usual, should feel at home as far as de- fener is concerned. Phil Watson is a great right-back, and Witham doesn't let anybody down. super lor work by an attack comprising Watmough, Tommy Jones. Finan, Doherty and Oram should carry the day.
ers
28 Bobby Barclay, Harold Barton, and Jack Pickering, are playing as well as ever.
34 31 00(b) 2/Lieut. Holmes
(Ser:)
29 32 29 90 (a) Winner of Nett Spoon. (b) Winner of Handicap Spoon The winner of the Handicap
Spoon for B.R. (a) shooting Arm: Sergt. Major McConnell, who also made the highest nett score.
The revised list of handicaps has now been completed and is ap: pearing in the Association's "Bul- letin" to be published next week. There are separate lists for B. R. (a) and 8. R. (b) competitors,
HOCKEY
Third Division East Lancashires v. Royal Welch Fullters (Prince Edward Road), 4.15 p.m. Referee: D. T. Smith."
INJURED GOALKEEPER PLAYS ON
Millwall Attack Foiled
Millwall......0
led well.
never allowed to
"Alloa. Buckle T
4 Harliton "1. Motherwell
3
6 Brechin
2 Kimarnock
5
3 East Fife
1
1 Queen's P.
2 Hearts
0
1' Dundee U.
I
1 Leith
• after extra time.
SECOND ROUND DRAW P. Stobart (N.W.) lost to P. B. Craig
The draw for the second round (8-10. 2-9, 10); 0. Bewicke (N.W.) beat P. C. James of the Scottish Cup was made to- (95. 89, 98. 6-9 9-3); P. day. The matches will be played Gardner (N.W.) beat CR Elsmie on February 8 on the grounds of (6-3, 9-2, 9-2); A. D. Fyte the first named teams. (N.W.) beat J. B. Wyatt (95. Clyde
Hibernian
8-9, 0-6, 9-7); Captain" T. A Bradford (NW.) beat J, H. Mar- Dunfermline Flott 19-5, 9-6, 7-9, 9—4).
+
Chirnside
London, Jan. 1
Stoke City..... a
On the last day of the tour the Albion The football at Now Cross never Northern Wayfarers were again Falkirk dour and fast. Millwall did most unable to win a match. P. B. Craig reached a high standard, but was played. The Sandhurst team were Dundee of the attacking, but Stoka defood-
and C. Bewicke (N.W.) gave a very Elgin, C. Their defence did not make a ne display of fast squash rackets. mistake; indeed, nothing could There was very little to choose be- Cowdenbeath
tween the pair, and the match have been finer than the work of two fall bucks, Winstanley aad ended in a very close win for Blairgowrie or
and Turner, the Bewicke. "P. C. James was obvious- Scrimshaw centre-half back. Turner completely tired after playing strenuous ly blotted out the smaller Millwall matches on the two previous days, inside forwards'
end was unable to beat P. Gardner, who again played very well.
The results were:-
Bayer
,
Morton
Motherwell
v. Vale. σ Coba or
v. Galston or
Stranraer
v. Rangers v. Klimarnock
V. Airdrie or
Boness
v. Queen o' Sth. v. Dundee U. or
Allos
Ross County or
82 Bernards
v. Sten'Daulr
V.
Peebles or
-Third Liark
Dalbeattle
v., St. Mirren V. Lelth 7. St. Johnstone v. King's Park or Wick
which is now essential since 10. The Shefelders, of course, have many members have transferred
Stok forwards, cxcept for the They from the former classification to scheming of Davies, were a lot to recommend them. are on the crest at the moment. the latter one.
impressive, and once in each hall The defence is standing Arm and I
C. Bewicke (N.W) beat P. B. Celtic Steele, the centre-forvard. misund reckon that much well-know play-
an open goal by shooting straight Craig (10-8, 108, 5-9, 10-8); p | Aberdeen at the goalkeeper.
Gardner (N.W.) best P. C. James Wallbaute did wall at centre-half (5—9. 10—8, 7-8, 9-3, 9-4); P. Burnt Island or Dumbarton a bye. for Millwall, and his splendid Stobart (N.W.) beat G. R. Eamle Keuter, The following will represent the bead work was invaluable. In the (9-5, 9-1, 1-8); 8. H. Enderby
first minute Yuill, the Millwall Sports
Kong Hockey Club v. Radio goalkeeper. received a severe facial NW3 beat J. H. Marriott 17-9, Club on Radio Sports injury, but after receiving attention-7, 6-9, 80, 8-1); G. S. May ground, Caroline Bil. 5. p.m. to the copped to play.
(NW) beat J. B. Wyatt (9-3. 9—1, 92). day:-H. F. Shields, J. E. Potter
Margate's Dash Capt.), G. Sommer, J. La. "Goles-
After scoring mid-way through worth, W. A. Reed R. A. Bates, 8. A the first half Margate conceded Fowler, K. C. Woodhouse, G. E. Rthree goals to Blackpool, who won Diyett, D, Carey, and D. L. No07. with something to spare! :
it means everything to But |Burnley and we must expect the locals to rise to it as they usually do at Turf Moor, Remember they semi-finalists last season!
were
it all depends how Richmond and Hubbick comport themselves against a more subtle attack.
WALSALL'S WORTH
No easy task for Newcastle. United this time. The Tynesiders are disorganised by injuries - periments have not come off. That crushing home defeat by the Spure hasn't helped matten. And the Geordies go to Walsall, dreaded by cup visitors ever since Arsenal took a toss at Hillary Street..
Walsall have quite sa useful a team now as they had when, they made that bit of history.
IRISH RUGGER TEAM
London, Jan. 30: The following will play for Ireland in the International Rug
Margate deserve great credit for their keen fight. There was not so much method in their football za that shows by Blackpool, but they always played with enthusinam and
dash
Clare scored for Margate, but early in the second half Ficia equalised. From that point there
HOME RUGGER
London, Jan. 20. Playing in the Irish Internation- al rugby trial to-day, the White beat the Blues br 21 points to 14: -Reuter
of the match was the all-round strength of the two defences
•
Bardsley on Terms
Five goals were scored in the first half at Barnsley. Three of these foll to Birmingham, from White, Jones and Harris, and Hine obtainad two for Barnsley
ger match against Dublin da was no doubt about Blackpool goal unbeaten, but the obief feature February 8-Morris Boyle, Mcsuperiority,
Watnough put them in front Mahón, Balley, Malcolmson, Hewith. Morgan, Alexander, G. Beamish, and a few minutes from time T. W Did I hear someone say some Deering, Graves, Russell, Siggins.Jones, the inside-right, made vir.
tory certain. thing about "class"? That's in Sayers and Walker.
Bournemouth Beaten the Newcastle camp. Just because Reuter,
Bournemouth the United's recent displays have
offered close challenge to Bradford City st been too had to be true T'm taking THE CUP COMPLEX
Valley Parade, but lost by the only thern as winners.- When it comes to writing about
goal scored. NOT A CHANCE
The City showed just sufficient Barnsley as a cup team I always
The only argument centring draw up and say ""Careful." Oak-
chance? superiority to deserve their win, well sides may be doing badly in round the Derby County-Dartford They beat Cardiff City at Ninian but they had to work hard to over the League. Give 'em a cup-tle game concerns Dell, the visitors Park in the first round, remember. coms a strong defence. The City at home and they become horses young inside-right, who had a But Derby County are made of went head after 2 minutes, when Jeffries turned through a cantro by of another colour. Can the pre-hat-trick in the last round different staff. It looks good-bye Bartholomew sent side do it against Birming again Gainsborough Trinity. Many tor Dartford, and maybe for Bell Now and again the City greu
clubà want him. And the clamour as well..
something to luck in keeping their
ham?
has drowned any mention of Dart ́ford's chance of winning this game.
Have Dartford any
- From that point there was a rare struggle Both Waring and Hine worked cleverly for Barnsley, and Ashton pot the scores level, ***
Jones led the Birmingham for wards startly, and, although di organised for a time while Devine was off the field injured, Birming ham's attack was always dangerous A draw was a fair result
THE LANCASHIRE CAPTAIN
prevailing and he proves to be right. On the modern toys being embarked, the Ark springs a leak, Father Christmas is now compelled to fall back on the old fashioned toys, much to their delight, and thanks to some hard work by. Popeye, a start is finally made. A violent storm la encountered and the Ark is in a sinking condition when news of it is brought back to Toyland by a fairy."
The modern toys now come to the rescue and convey the unfor- tunates to Earth in their mechani- cal aeroplanes. Father Christmas" dearest wish is now realised. Hu- man children will now not only get their mechanical toys but also the old-fashioned ones as well
The producers must be given full credit as rehearsals only occupied. a month and after a succession of Father Christmases, Mr. Jimmy Ferguson very nobly stepped into the breach and, at very short no- zice, gave a most praiseworthy per- formance. Among the children, in addition to Evelyn Buyers, Phyllis Sayer, a Pile, Barbara Röllé, as Popeye the Sailor, and Prudence Johnson, as the Fairy gave most praiseworthy performances.
THE CAST
The following was the cast:- Fairy, Pixie, Doll, Bear, Clown. (Old Fashioned Toys). Prudence Johnson, Phyllis Sayer, Jane Strel-
Beth-Smith, let, Martin
Evelyn
Buyert.
Mother Christmas, Mrs. Kenyou; « Father Christmas, J. J. Ferguson,
**Mickle Mouse, Fopeye The Ballor, Aeroplane,
Telephone, . Bicycle (New Fashioned Toys).
Vivian Gillespie, Barbars Rolfe, Wendy Joseph, Thomas Beevor, Jocelyn. Beevor-N. M.
SEQUEL TO PRISON FATALITY
Joliet, Jan. 29,
* London, Jan. 10° The appointment of Mr. W. H. L Lister as captain of the Lancashire County Cricket Club will have caused to surprise. Tradition is stronger in cricket than in any other game, and committees will persist in the belief that amateur leadership is necessary for disci- pline, in spite of occasional re minders to the contrary in the shape of hard facte. Mr. Lister in A jury at JQUEL Penitentiary to
one young cricketer with ample day brought in a verdict or homi- understanding of the game. He is cide salast, the convice, James no stranger to county championship Day, who was charged in connec-. thetics and procedure, and he will ton with the death from "razor be worth his plass for his promis ing powers an a batman. He will wounds of convict Richard Loeb. begin his work happy in the know- Loeb was improned for life fodge that he will have the support with a companion, Leopold, for huth of a great and experienced the murder of the the boy, Bobby cricketer, Ernest Tyldesley, and of Franks more than ten years ago.
whole Lancashire team inspired
Day declared that Loeb attacked with a new spirit, the team which last year made oniralrous history him with a razor, that he wresteit 51, the Oval and better still, at the weapon from him and sisthed Dürer. Lancashire have been at his attacker in staf defence. vited to play again during the Canterbury Festival a happy Day is held in special custody. onen, and one which will land pending the action of a Grand
Jury- heart to the county's new and young captain.
Reuter.
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