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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1937.
WHY WAS DECLARATION DELAYED?
Indian R.C. Lose Fine Opportunity
"PLAY SAFE" METHODS END IN DRAW
(BY L. B. W.)
1.R.C. 203 for 5 dec.H.K.C.C. 88 for 5-That, in a nutshell, tells the tale of the "needle" First Division ericket match on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground on Saturday when the Indians missed a glorious opportunity to carry off the season's honours through a stubborn refusal to declare early enough to try and force a win.
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As a result of this, the Indians must now win their rams against the Kowloon Cricket Club on Saturday in order to be assured of the championship and I feel that they will find the Kowloonites a much harder proposition than they did the H.K.C.C.
Of course there are some followers of the game who will argue that provided " the H.K.C.O. are held to a draw by the Craigenzower Cricket Club, the LR.C. can afford to lose to the K.C.C. and still be champions, but, with due respect, if the In- dians could not force home such a glorious advantage as that presented to them on Saturday, how can they expect another Club to win the League for them?
Much opinion has been express- red about Saturday's game, there being one school of opinion whe hold that the IR.C. skipper was justined in delaying the declara- tion, while the other that he made an unforgivable mistake in not applying the closure when the score stood at 170 runs.
I was present at the match and followed every ball bowled with considerable interest. and I formed the opinion at the time that the delayed declaration was fatal. It is hard to imagine that any other team would have gone beyond the 170 mark, even bearing in mind the fact that the Club are a strong batting team. As a fielding team the Indians are second to none. and on Saturday Rumjahn had at least seven bowlers he could call on. And he also knew that Owen- Hughes, one of the most dangerous Club bats, would not be able to show his best form after his in- jury.
RUMJAHN WINS TOSS
Rumjan won
the toss and elected to bat, a move that was quite. Justined. taking into con- sideration the fact that the wicket was liable to break up. 8.A. Ismall and Y el Arcull were
sent out to open the innings and
while the former was giving the full face of his bat to the ball, the latter looked like getting out, via the l.b.w. route, any minute, o prone was he to step in front of the straight ones. As it turned not stop very long out he did Holden running him out with a very smart return The Arst hour produced 40 runs but when A. R.
Abbas had got his eye in, he scored freely and the score went up more rapidly.
5. A. Ismail's innings came to an end when he anicked one from Owen-Hughes to be caught behind the sticks by Hayward. It was a really good innings in that no helped in to small measure to wear down the bowling.
A. H. Madar shaped confidently and together with A. R. Abbas he fatter brought off some very nice brought the score up steadily. The shots a turn to the leg anything that was short of a length-being- ing him many runs. He was un- lucky to step in front of a straight one from Bowker.
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MINU'S FIREWORKS
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THE CLUB BAT
The Club started their innings' at 4.45 p.m. with T. E Pearce and H. Baines. The former was very confident and started by trying to hit Minu on his length. After the left-hander had completed his over, I expected the LR.C. skipper to give the ball to either A. H. Mader or Arthur Rumjan, in an endeavour to tempt the Club bats- for M. el Arculli. Abbas bowled and M. el Arculli was given the ball, Neither bowler appeared dangerous and after 30, had been signalled Minu was relleved by K. Nazaria and A. R. Abbas went on for M. el Arculli, Abbas bowled quite well but Nazarin was short. Nothing happened till Pearce mis- timed one from Abbas and was caught by Madar in the slips. F. 1. Murahall came in and after a few minutes was bowled by F. M. el Arculli who, in the meantime,
had come on for Abbas.
Madar relieved Nazarin and soon met with success when Duckitt tried to force him, and was caught by Abbas at deep mid-off. Baines was next to go, being lb.w. to Madar.
H. D. Gillesple was very restrain-
ed for a start but he hit Arthur Rumjann to the Hong Kong Bank
for a six only to be bowled the very next ball. R. L Holden and A. W. Hayward played out time. the latter making no attempt to play anything that was off the
wicket.
The Indians thus missed a glori- ton of the shield will rest with Uus opportunity and the destina- the result of their match against at King's Park this the K.C.C. Saturday when a good struggle is promised, but of that more anon.
YACHTING
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Ladies RaceTM Results
When A. R. Minu went out to bat, things began to happen. ReLobo, A2
hit with delightful freedom, scor- ing two sizes and eight boundaries Artemis, A4
The following" were the results
races held by the RHKY.C. yea of the 8th Zadies, 2nd Series, of
terday over a distance of 8.7 mlles, the course being Channel Rock Mark (6), Quarry Bay Mark (8), Holt's Wharf Mark (8). Channel Rock Mark (6), Club Line Mark:- "A" Class-Started 1445
Finished Pos. ..... 16.35.40 (Mrs. B. R. Edwarda).
16.38.51 (Mrs. G. B. Sheldon). in his 58. I was very surprised
Eve, A5
...... 16.37.11 that an experienced cricketer like
(Mrs. Hopkinson). Madar did not give Minu more of the bowling. For a few overs he Isobel. AT nursed the bowling to take a single
FANLING GOLF Competition Results
The following are the results in the different competitions played at Fanling over the week-end :—- CAPTAIN'S CUP MACH ĐUALIFI
ING COMPETITIONS
Old Course
A D. Humphreys
qualifies.
Other Scores:
R. L Webb 84-14~70.
81-12-69
A. Sommerfelt 82-10-72
R. Young 79-6–73.
W. J. Key 83-9-74.
N. K. Littlejohn 88-12-74.
New Course
T. E. Pearce 86-18-68 qualifies.
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB
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The second round results of the "Hong Foursomes," played at the Kowloon Golf Club over the week- end were:-
Kowloon Docks (J. McKelvle and J. R. Leitch) defeated Kowloon Godown (W. Groves and C. E. Terry) 6/4.
Hong Kong & Shanghal Hotels (F. C. Barry and E O. Murphy) defeated Hong Kong Police
E. Booker and W. Shartain) 5/3.
Dairy Farm Co. (J. D. Thomson and T. D. Paton) defeated HK. Government (R. K. Col- lings and W. C. Simpson) 3/2,
DELAYED? CORONATION
Hong Kong's Hockey
Win Over Macao
INTERPORT PLAYED IN
POOR WEATHER
Under poor weather conditions, the Interport Hockey match between Hong Kong and Macad was played in the Portuguese Co- lony on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for Hong Kong by the only goal scored by Partab, the Kumaon Rifles left winger, In the closing minutes of the game. The match was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators.
The Hong Kong team played inspired hockey and in Pyara Slagh, of the K:LT,C, they had an ideal leader. Nerain Slagh and Partab formed a dangerous loft wing combination and gave Jundi Nolasco, Macao's right half, a very busy afternoon.
in the game, was not pis danger- ous self.
In the defence. Willy Reed. ahone BY pivot, had received splendid support from Brown and
F. Nolasco and A. Angelo, the Gonsalves, while Quest and E I wingers, were not given enough and consequently did not Gosano held the fort admirably as rope backa: U. B. Souza was safe be-abine. Messrs. K. Hussain, and G. tween the sticks.
T.. Palmer umpired the game very
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For Macao, G. P. Lammert, form- | capably. er Colony Interport rugby player. At the Interport dinner held on tributes was outstanding at left full back, Bunday night, glowing and Alex Alrosa and Laertes da
were paid to Lieut. F. da Costa, Costa were brilliant in the inter- { known as the "Father of Macao mediate line. P. Angelo, who had | hóckey"
19 who
leaving for risen from a sick bed to take part Portugal for good very shortly.
Wilkinson Haywood & Clarke (E SOCCER OPINION
W. Loveless and A. Read) de- feat Davie Boag & Co. (W. A. Stewart and A. H. Brown) 3/1,
THE COUNTRY CLUB
CAPTAIN'S CUP
A. J. Kew beat C. E. Roza-
Pereiru 2/1.
H. Kew beat A. E H. Castro 4/3. A. W. da Hoza w.o. A. G. Sumad B. D. Fong beat S. J. Fong 6/4. W. C. Williams beat F. J. Re
medios 7/5.
B. Basto beat J. J. Basto 1 up. B. Alves beat C. Kew 2/1.
LADIES' CUP
Miss Basto beat Mrs da Roza
4/2..
Miss Ablong beat Miss Williams
Scottish Type Of
Play ·
To the Editor, "The Hong Kong
Daily Press"]
Sir."The contrast in styles of our local football tearns is quite
HOCKEY SENSATION CLEARED UP
The
exclusion of W. A. Reed from the pivotal position of the England team to meet Scotland in the local International Hockey tournament this afternoon, natur- ally caused a good deal of sur- prise.
The "Dally Press" has since been informed by Lieut. N. W. Metcalfe,
fish team, that Reed-informed him
un interesting study. South China, who is in charge of the Eng- 'A' exploit a type of football which le all their own, and is definitely
superior to that which is demon- strated by any other club. It in- troduces the Scottish touch. Rifles play typically Irish football, while Seaforths, strange to say, lack the Scottish style. employing a mix- Mrs. Kew beat Mrs. Basto 4/2. Mrs. D'Almada beat Mrs. Castrature of Irish and English. The Scottish style of game, which South 7/5.
1 up.
China 'A' adopt, makes them the most attractive side in the Cölony:"
R.E. IN THE LEAD The writer of the above which
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Two-Day Cricket Match
The R.E. hold a lead of 38 runs
over the R.A. at the end of the first day's play in their two-day cricket match which started at the K.C.C. yesterday and which is to be continued to-day at 10 a.m.
Present scores follow:- R.A.:--1st Inning 62 (Lt/ Murson
22).
RE:1st Innings 100 (Q. M. S. Eaton 37, Spr. Hoddinott 23).
appeared in your issue of Friday last states that South China "A" exploit a type of football which is all their own, I fail to agree with him in every respect.
First of all he says that the football South China "A" plays is superior to that of any club in the
Colony. Granted they are a fine team, but I would not go as far as say that their football is gu- perior to that of any club in the Colony.
He says "Seaforth's lack the Scottish touch." I fall to agree there also. By the way, how long
that he did not wish to play as he (Reed) was having too much hockey. For that reason only Reed was selected as a reserve,
It is further learned that Davies, the England centre-balf' has not been well in the last few days, and If he is unfit for this afternoon's match then Reed's services inay be called on..
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QUEEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY WIN
After a goalless first half, Queen's College defeated the Ella Kadoorie (Indians) School by a goalst to one in a fast and ex- citing hockey match yesterday.
The match was played at the Radio ground and the goal scorers were:-Queen's College, O. Talip and Naranjan Singh; Ellis Ka- doorle, Telok Bingh.
SWIMMING AT
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THE "Y"
and when did the writer see any Beottish football match? Does he class the football at present in the MATCH POSTPONED Colony, with that of any Scottish The European Y.M.C.A. #wini-
team, and to conclude, if Southming pool was opened for the sea Owing to the wetness
son as from yesterday. There will. of the China "A" play Scottish football.
Fusillers was postponed until next ground the hockey match between I am no more a Scotsman than the Tamar and the Royal Welch Lee Wai Torig.Yours etc..
week.
TOM GIN.
Hong Kong. March 6.
be mixed bathing every Tuesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The Association hope to start water polo soon.
International Hockey To-Day
The first round of the local In- Benwell (goall, Quest and Stile- ternational Hockey Tournament man complete a formidable, de-
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7
6
will be played this afternoon. Eng-fence. land will meet Scotland on the
Scotland,
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16.42.47
16.30.48
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(Mrs. G. D. Adams).
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off the last ball with Minu wait- Joss, AB ing at the other end, and at a stage when a quick 20 might have per- suaded the LR.C. skipper to de- .clare earlier.
The HKC.C. suffered a severe set-back when Owen-Hughes was struck in the chin by a powerful return drive from A. H. Madar. The rain must have got into his glasses and thus caused him to lose alght of the ball, for he ap- peared to have shaped for a catch when he was hit. He, retired and took no further part in the game.
After Minu was out, at 4.25 puni. I expected Rumjahn to declare but again he deterred this step and. sent out F. M. el Arculli who hit at everything and after he had. made 10. he gave an easy catch to Marshall at first alp. The closure was applied then-in my opinion half-an-hour too late.
(Mrs. M. Ellerby),
(Mrs. Ackroyd-Hunt). Gull, A9
(Mrs. L. Blanton). True Blue, 'All Kitawake, A12 18.35.32
(Miss P. M. King).. "Mixed" Classes—Started 14:55
Finished Corr. Pos. Diana, HI 18.34.30 18.34.30 4
(Miss M. Whitham). Dorothea, 119... 18.36.12 18.31,073 2
(Mrs. D. Reid), Heron, YS....... 16.51.27 18.34.461 5
(Mrs. L. Bader). Widgeon, Y5... 10.48.43 16,30,02% 1
(Miss H. Crawhall-Wilson). .. Zephyr. Y8... 16.52.37 16.34.294 3
(Mrs. E. Sharp). Toynette, 02... 17.01.06 16:38.37+
Mrs. V. Allen), Owl, G11 17.00.44 18.38.05 B
(Mrs. M. D. D'Arcy-Evans).
matches start at 5 pm.
In this case, combination is by no means lacking and Wales should give a good account of themselves. Capt. Gwydyr-Jones will prove a thom in the Welsh attack as he is a good goal-getter.
Ireland will in all probability be represented by the Regimental team of the Royal Ulster Rifles.
on the other hand, U.S.R.C. ground while Ireland will have not had a trial and the team be opposed to Wales on the
on view this afternoon has never H.K.SR.A. Marina ground. Both played together. All are strangers with the exception of the half- England's team as chosen is a back line which is comprised in strong combination with a splendid toto of Seaforthe and the right attack led by deut. Wright, of the wing combination, Aberdein and Navy, 8. A. and G. E. Fowler, the Gunn, both of the Seaforths. Flight right wing "brother combination" Lieut. Wallace, of the RAF, 18 should prove most effective na both leading the Scottish attack. are capable of scoring goals. On
Henderson and S. MacNider can the left wing there is Lieut. C. C.
be "relled on to stem the English Garthwaite, the Interporter, and Victor Bond, of the CBA, both of attack while in Howlett, Scotland whom are very good. Cunning has a safe custodian. ham (Seafortbs) right half for On the whole, England should { (R.WF.).
Scotland, will have a trying time | win. *. checking the Garthwaite-Bond combine.
IRELAND AND WALES The Ireland-Wales encounter should prove the more interesting of the two first round ties.
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ETON TO PLAY "SOCCER" AGAIN
Famous association footballers from Eton were the late Lord Kin- naird, president of the Football Association from 1890 to -1923, and
A. T. B. Dunn, in whose memory the Arthur Dunn Cup for old boys of "soccer" schools was founded.
Wales: Pus: Reid; L/Corp. Palmer and Fus. Wheeler: Fus. Jones, Corp. Sharpe, Fua. Tucker; Association football will in fu- Sergt. Dandy (R.W.F.), Sign, Cox ture rank again as an official sport (R.C.B.); Fus. Baughan, Captain at Eton College. Gwyder-Jones, and Fus. Roberts An announcement was made re- (RWF) Reserves:-Bergt. Mor-cently, signed by G. A. C. Doughty, gan (ROA) and Fus. Connor chairman of the Eton Athletle Committee, that a colour would be
Old Etonians, who still compete awarded for "soccer." It is to
in amateur football competitions, consist of Eton blue and fawn
Have had a big part in the history quarters, and cap and seart are to be allowed.
of the game. They won the F.A., Association football was first Cup in the seasons 1878-9 and 1851- played at Eton in 1894, and an at-2, and were twice beaten in the tempt to introduce rugby football final,
Scotland: Spr. Howlett (RE) R. Henderson ("Y") and 6. Mac- Nider (C.BA); Sgt. Meeks (Bea), Capt. 8. 8. J. Ritchie (SCL) and The England intermediate line is strong comprising Brown (who
Cpl Cunningham (Ben); L/Cpl. Aberdein (Bea.). Bgt. Dunn. (Sea), played for Hong Kong against Macao on Sunday), Lieut. Davies The team to represent Wales Fight Lieut. Wallace (RAF), (Navy), as pivot, and C. Parker, of includes ten members of the Royal Austin ("Y") and E. MacNider (81. the Police. Davies is unfit then Welch Fusiliers and Signalman A) Reserves-2nd/lent Doug in all probability; W. A. Reed will Cox, of the Royal Corps of Signals, las. Blacker, J. T. Gilchrist play.
who will be playing at inside-right. (Club) and Pie, Mackenzie (Ben);
was unsuccessfully made soon For the past six years there has afterwards. Later rugby football been a big effort to re-establish took strong hold, and association the game at the college, and in
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declined.
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