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RUGBY
FAREWELL TO AUSTRALIANS
Memorable Tour Of King's Parramatta
CHELTENHAM
BEATEN IN
FINAL GAME
INTERPORT
FOOTBALL
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collection of Out of a twenty-dve names of the Colony's. best footballers shall endeavour to solve what to me appears to be a crossword puzzle and put together what I think will be the The Old Boys of King's School, probable Colony side to meet Parramatta, beat Cheltenham Col-Shanghai in the Interport match lege, at Cheltenham, by 2 trles (6 next month. points to all, and so brought their successful tour to an end, writes Peter Lawless in the London "Morning Post."
The choice of the final team to take the field will be no easy matter. It will take hours of care.. ful deliberations by the selection committee before the team is an- nounced. ··
In penning these notes names of such well-known players like Lee Wal Tong, David Leonard, AV, Gosano. Lee Tin Sang, Leung Wing Chi, Rowlands, Pau Ka Ping (I could continue with a reel or them) come straight to mind. All (by this I mean the players already mentioned) are well-tried Interporters. But talent may yet be brought to light among the Seaforths. We shall see.
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Clever work in the lines-out by Morton and Altingham, strong Tunning by Horton in the centre, good passing, determined tackling. and intensive backing-up by the whole side were the decisive fac- tors of a game in which neither rain nor wind could obliterate, the distinctive play of two good sides. Cheltenham, winners in all their school games,
Ir cluding the one with Marlborough who had besten the tourists. lost their captain, J. M. Pope. a strong-running. long- kicking right-centre, in the first halt, Thompson gaing out on the Starting with the position of wing. They were further hand-goalkeeper. Here we have George capped throughout by the lameness Rodger (skipper, of last year's of their standoff. Bourn. Never- victorious.
team
that went to theless, they, hammered away with Shanghai), Pau Ka Plog and How- fine spirit at their bigger op- lands. All three are undoubtedly ponents and, earing "no-side." among the best custodians in following a long dribble by Cohen League and representative soccer.
stirring and Offer, made
en-Rodger is perhaps the most ex- deavours to wipe out a three points pertenced. Pau and Rowlands are defelt and snatch a victory. But both very good, the latter having in darkness, which fell as the atorm Increased, the strong de- fence held, and timely rellef ended with
another try by the long- atriding Horton, who, outpaced the feld. He talled with the ck, as he had done with the earlier one. and the "no-side" whistle followed immediately.
better reach than the Chinese player.
opinion
Lee Tin Sang in my should fill the position of right back without a shadow of doubt. His rocklike defence, uncanny
anticipation and good dicking
warrants his inclusion For left The visitors Arst try came in back the choice will most probably the early minutes, when their fast be A.V. Gosano, the "veteran” passing, with a ball not yet become, Interporter, who last year broke greasy in drizzle and mud, was a sequence of successive appearan- baffling the College defence. Then ces for the Colony team by not
a clever pass back from the line-being able to make the trip North. out got the outside moving, and costa might usefully be borns in Horton made a fine burst to score mind.
far out.
HARD WORKING FORWARDS Among the hard-working College forwards, Proudlock. Offer and Brett were always to be seen up to some profitable violence. Cohen. on the right wing, showed plenty of speed, and nis tackle of Horton. clear away, when he came right
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For the intermediate line. you nave Leung Wing Chiy, Beltrao, Wong Mee Shun. Campbell, Ernte Strange. Bliss and Lee Kwok Wal to pick from. Leung Wing Chiu is undoubtedly the best selection
or right half. The real problem to be solved la centre-half, the key position and the most important
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1937,
LEAGUE SOCCER
PROGRAMME
Fixtures For The Week-End
The following is the League soccer programme for this week- end:---
SATURDAY
First Division.
St. Joseph's v. Recreio (Shield re-
play concurrently).
8. China "A" y. Police. Eastern v. Club. RUR. v. Navy.
Kowloon v. A China "B." CA.A. v. Kowloon "0."
Second Division RA. v. RA. "S." R.E. v. Police,
Eastern v. Club, Kowloon v. 6. China. CA.A. Y. Kowloon "C"
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Navy y. R.U.R
Third Division Seaforths v. R.U.R.
St. Joseph's v. Club de Recreio. RAF. v. Kumaon R.
SUNDAY
R.E. v. Police “R” Police "C" . R.A.M.C. RA.Q.C. v. Lige.
Kwong Wah v. R.AS.C.
Governor's Cup Hong Kong FA. v. C.A.A.
LOCAL GOLF
Adamson Cup
Correction
We have been informed by the Becretary of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club that A. D. Fraser,
75-17-58 qualified for the Adam- son Cup in January and not W. Woodward as previously reported.
COUNTRY CLUB RESULTS The following are the results of the matches played at the Country Club, Sheurig Shul, over the week- end:-
Captain's" Cup
Qualifying Round: A. W. da Roza 72 minus 4 equals 68 nett, and A. 7. Kew 8 minus 18 equals '70 nett Ladies' Cup Qualifying Round: Miss Ablong, 180 minus 30 equals 70 nett.
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across from his own wing to grass in the side. Wong, Beltran and WHALLEY SHIELD
the Australian rear the flag, was
Campbell are suggested. Beltrao
the best incident of the game. did magnificent work in Shangha!
During the tour which opened
last year and I think he should
at the parent school. King's Can: an the post. For left half; Camp-
terbury, the Old Boys have only bell would probably acquit himself'
DRAW
lost twice, to Radley and Marl-with distinction, though the claims Tientsin Sends
borough. Playing on Tuesdays of Lee Kwok Wai, Sonny Bllas and,
and Thursdays, and moving by perhape. Ernie Strange are Also omnibus except North of Mancheg strong.
ter. they bave met the majority
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of the leading schools of England Then we come to the forw ̈rds and Scotland, and spent full days and here again there is talent in
Badminton Interport
Invitation
1 leisurely, comprehensive sight-abundance. Lee Wal Tong to the A. G. MEISE
seeing, so that they will return to probable leader and may I suggest their homes with a wider know- the following sets of forwarda: Tedge of the Mother Country than' Yeung Shut Yick, Lai Shiu Wing, -99 per cent. of us Islanders. They Lee Wa Tong. Wilson and Blck- gave the William Webb Ellis ford: memorial tablet three rousing Teo Kwai Bhing, Tam Kong cheers, and rushed to swap jerseys Pak. Lee Wat Tong. Talbot and when their game with Rugby was
Hartigan: done.
TO CAPTAIN
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SHANGHAI'S TEAM
As anticipated England, Ching, Australia, USA, and Canada, in addition to Norway, Scotland, Portugal, and France entered Erwin, Fung King Cheong. teams for the International Bad- Leonard, Les Wat Tong and Bick-minton tournament for the Whal- Icy Shield before the closing day, which was last Thursday.
Surprisingly, they think the England hotels are marvellous-ot ford. our adequate police they have had,
B. Gosano, Leonard: Fung King happlly, no close cause to judge | Cheong, Lee Wal Tong and sick- their meritat Only once, and that
was at 12 noon, have they fulled
to get their tea
One can just see Mr. Bony Face asked for 30 teas wheri about to serve his Argentine mutton-"Bee. dead as"-pickles and bread' on the sauce-staine1 cloth.
IMPRESSIONS OF THE TOUR They came over with no inten- tions of sweeping the board, nar illusions that they could do so Such is the measure of their en- [ joyment of the game itself, that they have not even kept records of try-getters and goal-kickers..
ford.
My team would be:-- Rowlands;
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A. V. Gosano; Leung Wing Chiu,
Beltrao,
Campbell (or Bliss); Yeung Shui Yick (or Erwin), Leonard.
Lee Wal Tong Wilson, Bickford.
Rugby tour. It has been the vizit of youthrut ambassadors. whose
The form of our school Rugby has impressed them, the tackling In particular they consider to be of high standard, whilst our pass- ing has earned a meed of praise. They admire, too, the team-work knowledge born of experience of amongst the forwards, and their the Mother Country, will do in- ablity to bunt as a pack. Above calculable good in strengthening. all, they have no doubt as to the were it necessary, the affectionate toughness and virility of English ties between us and the Common- youth-a fost refreshing and wealth. cheering point when so little that is good comes from the ancients about the manhood of the present generation. Well. ir Australians cannot judge, who can?
They leave us more's the pity. to risk their necks in Switzerland. with very uve gratitude for the wide hospitality and pleasant re- ception that have been their lot 'over here.
Their has been far more than
Our traditions, pageantry and ceremonies have time-honoured stirred them profoundly: the stabl lity of the country during the re- cent lamentable crisis only in- creased their glorious loyalty to the Crown,
They leave behind them only the friendliest of memories. With them let us hope, they carry a treasury of pleasant recollections, We look forward to their return.
The Shanghai Badminton Aɛso- ciation has announced the draw, which is as follows:
First Round: China "v." Norway; England "v." Canads. To be com- plated by January 18.
Second Round: Portugal, whe have drawn & bye, will meet 1.9.A. The winner of China and Norway will play France in the top half of the draw: the winner of Eng- land and Canada will meet Greece: and Australia will meet Scotland. Greece. Australia. and Scotland,all drew byes into the second round. INTERFORT INVITATION The Association also announced yesterday that an invitation had been received and accepted from the Tientsin Badminton Associa- tion to send a team north during the Chinese New Year holidays, which fall early next month. It 15 suggested that the Shanghai team be mixed, consisting of four men and four women.
The last time Shanghai "went. Nurth" in 1935 the Interport was won narrowly by Tientsin. In a return engagement in Shanghai lust year. Shanghal had her revenge.
At a meeting of the Executive. Committee of the Shanghai Bad- minton Association & selection committee was appointed and A. G Melse was requested to captain the Changhal team.
FANLING RACE CLUB
Chinese New Year Meeting
The following is the programme for the Chinese New Year (Febru- ary 14) meeting at Kwanti:-
(1) 2.45 PM.—The Jorrock's Cup: Over the Country Course finishing on the Race Course. For China. Ponies that in the opinion of the Committee have been regularly hunted by their owners. To Be ridden by owners. Catchweight 168 lbs. Winner a cup presented by Mrs. Stanton; 2nd $30; 3rd $20; Entry fee $9,'
(2) The Hunters Hurdle-One Mile: For Chins Ponies that in the opinion of the Committee are bona fde hunters, Winners of any race at Kwant this season barred. Weight 168 lbs. Ponies that have started in a hurdle race or steeple- chase this season 5 lbs. penalty. Winner a cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Entry fee $3.
(3) The Fanling Grand National & Pierce Grove Memorial Cup-là Miles: A handicap steeplechase" for China Ponies Winner to hold for one year the Challenge Cup with replica presented; 2nd $40; 3rd $90. Entry fee $3.
(4) The Lo Wu Handicap.-1] Miles: A hurdle race for China "Ponies. Winners of a hurdle race or steeplechase this or last season barred. Winner a cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20; Entry fee $3.
(5) The Diana Cup-Over the Country Course finishing on the Race Course. For China Pontes, Winners at Kwant! this season то barred. Catchweight 145 lbs.
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THE FOURTH TEST
Three Australian Changes
Melbourne, Jan, 18. Australia has made three changes for the fourth Test match against England which starts, at Adelaide on January 20
ing batsmen, displace W. A. Ward, † a. W. Sievers and L. Darling.
The team. which is again captain-by Don Bradman is follows:-
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POINT TO POINT SCHMELING AND
BRADDOCK
C. O. Cumming Wins
Both pqunted units of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, the Light Horse and the American Troop, reported oig turnouts 19: their annual Point to Point handi- capa last week held in Rubicon country.
Sergt. C. O. Cumming, riqung Clearwater, a "y" class animal, won the Light Horse handicap, and G. Lacks on Glen Mulck came in hist for the American Troop. The going was somewhat on the
Plan To Hold Fight
In Berlin
GERMAN CHAMPION
TO CONSULT HITLER
former of the
Max Schmeling, the heavyweight champion world, is anxious to have his world
date would still be June 3. On ar-
EL, McCormick, A. G. Chipper held and Ross Gregory, the last named being one of Victoria's lead-heavy side after the soaking the title fight against J. J. Braddock ground had on Friday. The Light | stared at the Olympic Stadium in Horze event was 'run off Arst Berlin, instead of in the Long followed by that of the American Island Bowl in New York. The Troop. ES
But for the hardest piece of rival in Berlin he will seek an t- luck, E./Opl. G.'O. W. Stewart was torview with the Fuchrer, and put bound to have won the Lights proposals before him. Horse event. He was leading, and Schmeling has already ap- leading well when his pony re- proached Mike Jacobs, of the fused the last Jump. That cost Madison Square Garden, the pro- race. Cumming and maters of the night, and is report- Welch were on his heels and they | ed to have offered Braddock £50,- fought out a neck and neck Ünish |.000 guarantee and adequate com- which Cumming just won and so pensation for the promoters. Only he takes possession of the Ralph | Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey Challenge Cup for the coming | have ever received more than this year. The first six on the card sum for a single night. wero:----
1. Bergt Q. O. Camming
Clear-water (T)
Welch on
D. Q, Bradman, W. A. Brown, J. H. Fingleton, 8. J. McCabe, E. McCormick, W. J. O'Reilly, L. Fleetwood-Smith, `K. Rigg, A. G. Chipperfield, W. A. Oldfield and Ross Gregory. Keuter.
be ridden by Ladles. Winner a cup or $50; 2nd $30: 3rd #20: Entry fee' $3.
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(Unless minimum of six entries are received, this event will be cancelled)."
(6) The Melbourne Cup.---Over the Country Course finishing on the Race Course. For Australiau Ponies. Catchweight 188 lbs. Win- ner a cup or $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Entry fee. $3.
Entries close to the Secretaries, Messrs. Thomson & Co., York Buildings. on Friday, January 29.
at noon.
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The chief trouble as far as Brad- dock is concerned is his inability to take the gate moper out of the, country, and this is one of the questions Schmeiing will put to Herr Hitler.
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The Olympic Stadium holds over i 100,000 spectators, and should easily be filled for a world-title ight; 88,000 is the largest number or spectators that have ever at- tended a fight in New York. This
A. L. Laidlaw on Jupiter finish was on the occasion of the Joe
ed second to Lacks in the Ameri-Louis-Max Baer fght the Yan-
can Troop Point to Point.
kee Stadium.
"FRESH FROM ENGLAND"
LANDING
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On land and sea and in the air. There is no smoke that can compare with CLIPPER Cigarettes!"
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