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Association Football
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1938.
TRIAL GAME
GAME ON CLUB
ASSOCIATION FORWARDS Softball
DEPLORABLY WEAK
CHAN TAK-FAI IDEAL LEADER
BY "RIGHT-HALF"
The trind match for the Corinthians' visit, between South China Athletic Association and the Hong Kong Football Association, played on the Club ground, proved disappointing in more ways than one and in my opinion it did not teach as anything that we did not already know. South China won by five goal to one.
Several changes were made in both the teams after the inter- val and in this connection I was very surprised to see Evans of the Royal Welch Fusilers in the Association team as he will be leaving the Colony before the week-end" and will not be available for the big match.
was
The Association forwards were Calvert, although, he made up for deplorably weak and they appear- it during the closing stages," was a¦ ed" determined to
disappointing leader. He scored a starve Hau Ching-to, who was playing on the fine goal, it is true, but more often left wing, IL
fully twenty than not. the opportunitles that minutes from the start that this came his way went a-begging. player had his first kick at the Hau Ching to was starved in the bail-and then only after a num-first-half and put on the right- ber of spectators in the Covered wing in the second On the few Stand shouted "where's" your out- occasions that he did get the ball, alde left"?
however, he sent in some nice passes. Freshwater was decidedly off at outside right but Hewlett was ever-trying.
'Chan Tak-fai Brilliant There is no criticism I can offer insofar as the South China for-
Saw missed two glorious chances ward line is concerned and I shall to score through wanting to drib-
GROUND
INDIA BADLY BEATEN Costly Error In First Inning
first A disastrous slip in the inning. when short-stop fumbled the ball, cost India seven runs in their softball mátch against China "A" in the International series yesterday, and they eventually, lost, by 10 runs to two.
India had previously beaten China "B" convincingly in this series and it was thought they could give
China "A", stronger aide though it was, a good game. This bad start, however, was too much, and they never recovered from it.
In another International match United States beat Hong Kong by 13-4. The Americans were strong- er generally and might have won by an even greater margli but after establishing a long lead. they rather relaxed their efforts.
BADMINTON
be very surprised if the five play-ble past the goalkeeper (or so it Three Matches In.
ors who formed the attack in the first half are not chosen en blor. Chan Tak-fal made the ideal lea- der and in addition tå netting two very good goals, he distributed the ball in a manner that bordered on the uncanny.
AS ever.
seemed to me) but Fraser played a sterling game at back
Chan Tak-tal (2), Wong Mei- shun and Fung King-cheong (from
"penalty) scored for the Chinese
Men's Doubles
Three games are down for de-
in the first-half and Cheuk Shek-cision this evening in the Men's kam added their Afth after half- Doubles "A" Division of the Bad- time. Calvert scored for the Asso-minton League. These are:-
Funk King-cheang. made the ideal Inside-right.. Helation, the teams being:- played very clever football and SOUTH CHINA: Tam Kwan-kon: although he may not have the kick | Mak Siu-hon, Lee Tin-sang: Leung of the redoubtable Lee Wal-tong, he has, in my opinion, more tricks than Lee when it comes to draw
ing out the defence.
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Iu-chan, Lam Tak-po. Leung Wing-chiu; Yeung Shui Yick. Fung King-cheong, Chan Tak-fal, Wong Mel-shun, Cheung Moon-wing.
St. Andrew's vs. King's College. University A. vs. University B., Chinese X.M.C.A. vs. Recreio A. The second game, a “family af- fair." appears a foregone con- clusion, but the other two should see some interesting badminton,
King's College, if they are at fall A goal that was a winner all the ASSOCIATION: Sammy Tsang: strength, will put up a good fight way was scored by Wong Mei-shun Fraser, Sheehan; Williamson.
but the chances are St. Andrews who was, for some reason, or other, Bright. Smith: Freshwater, How-better distribution of pairs will rested in the second half Thett, Calvert, Saw, Hau Ching-to. Chinese backs were very sound- Mak Stu-hon and Lee Tin-sang. ahd their goalkeeper brought of some saves that appeared to me to be certain goals.
Hardworking Bright"
the Association players, Bright was very hardworking but
LOCAL SOCCER
LEAGUE TABLES
Middlesex
TO-DATE
FIRST DIVISION
J
Goals
P. W. D. L F. A. Pts.
14 30 2 2 34:19 22
S. China "B" 11 10 1 0 34 11 21 Seaforths
13 8 1 4 32 25 17
3. China "A" 13 7 2 4 40 19 18
Eastern
Kowloon.
Police
13 6 2 5·35 24 14
11 6 1 4 21 15 13
12 2 4 8 24 25 Я
6
St. Joseph's 12 2 2 8 32 36
Club
11 2 0 9 28 52 4
K. Chinese 14 1 1 12 19 73 3
The following changes were made in the second half-
Chan Tak-fal Chiu Lau-man for SOUTH CHINA: Ng Po-kul for
Li Tin-sang Li Kwok-kwai for Leung Wing-chiu. Tam Kwong- sing for Yeung Shlu-yick. Cheuk Shek-kam for Wong Mel-shun, Lee' Shek-yce for Cheung Moon-ping.
ASSOCIATION: Bickford Friwater, Evans for Smith.
WIN FOR NAVY
for
guin for them a runaway victory.
Rugby Football
PROVES DISAPPOINTING
SCOTLAND'S CLOSE WIN
AT MURRAYFIELD
Welshmen Put Up Good Game
London, February 5.
A crowd of 60,000 thousand saw Scotland béat Wales by eight points to six in their. International, Rugby football encounter, at Murrayfield today. Despite the fact that the weather was dull and threatening, there was a record invasion of Welshinen, no less than 10.000 of them attending.
The teams lined out as follows interval the arme player, following SCOTLAND:-*G. Roberts (Wat-a line-out, took the defence by sur- sonlans); *A. H. Drummond (Kel-prise and smartly broke through for vinside Academicals), R. C. 8. Dick a try. Jenkins took both kicks but (Guy's Hospital), D. J. Macrae (St.talled to add goal points, the half- Andrews University), and "J, G. S. time score being 6-0 in favour of Forrest (Cambridge University); R Wales. W, Shaw (Glasgow High School, F.P.) and *T, F. Dorward (Gola);
1
Morgan Injured
Eddie Morgan was found to be suffering from rib injuries and was sent to hospital. Despite this handicap the Welshmen continued
*J B. Borthwick (Stewart's College, Wales came out of the dressing FP.). 3. D. Hastie (Melrose), Wroom one short after the rest as M. Inglis (Royal Engineers), G. B. Horsburgh (London Scottish), *A Roy (Waterloo), W. B. Young (Cambridge University), P. L. Duff (Glasgow Academicals), "and. *W. H. Crawford (United Services).
"New. "cap." WALES:-V. G. J. Jenkins... (Lon-
Then Drummond crossed the line Welsh); W. H. Clement
but was recalled for an infringe- (Llanelly), J.Idwal Reas Swan-ment and Dorward narrowly missed sea), W Woller (Cardiff); A. Basa crop goal. Crawford scored a
(Aberavon) and H. Tanner
пор
sett
to give a good account of themi- selves and had the Scots on the Cetensive for a long time.
(Swansea): Cliff Jones (Captain), try, adding the goalpoints himself. The Welshmen were tremendous- W. J. Travers (Newsport). Mor- ly keen and countered the Scots gan (Swansea), H. Rees (Cardiff), every turu till shortly from the end Watkins (Cardiff), H. McCarley when they were penalised, Craw- (Newport), A. M. Rees (London
resultant Welsh), H. Vickery (London Welsh) kick to give Scotland an 8-6 win.
ford scoring from the
and F. L. Morgan (Swansea).
Cliff Jones Watched The pitch was in excellent con- ition and the Welsh line had
15 minutes. Cliff Jones was closely several narrow escapes in the first watched by Crawlord.
Scotland held her ownL
in the
scrums, their tackling being very keen but Wales gradually gained a
foothold in their own half. Then Scotland' threatened with several smart moves but Wales scored,
The betting on the third 'game would appear to be on Club de
certainty. Recreio but, here again, it is not a completely against the run of play.
SQUASH RACKETS
TOURNAMENT
The following are results in the second round of the Squash Rackets Tournament now being played:-
On the Causeway Bay ground. J. H. B. Leckie bent R. K. Valen- the Royal Navy took on a com- tine; P. Welch beat R. A, E. Wat- bined team from the Royal Eng-son; Lt. Tomlinson beat Pay-Lt. ineers and Eastern Football Club Harrison; Lt. Buckeridge beat Pay And won by five goals to one. the Lt.-Comrd. Rump; W. T. Yoxall score in the Arst half belug. beat W. Wooding. 4-0 in favour of the Navy,
Sporting
Fixtures
TODAY
Badminton.-"A" Division, Bt. Andrew's v. King's College; Univer- sity "A" v. University "B": Chinese Total 124 54 18 54 299 209 124 Y.M.C.A. v. Recreio "A".
SECOND DIVISION'.
Middlesex
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Goals
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. 12:10 2 0.42 10 22
5th A.A. Bde. 12 11 0 1 39 19 22 Kwong Wah 15 9 2 58 19 22 South China 16 9 0 7.42 28 18 Engineers (E) 14" 7 34 46 28 17 13 5 5 3 27 23 15
Seaforths Kowloon
Club
C. Police
13 5 2 6 26 27 12
13 4 0 9 36 40 8
15 4 0 11 23 55 8 Engineers (C) 10 10 9 15 52 2 Eastern
1300 13.10 58 0
Totals.He 65, 1665 384 384 148 THIRD DIVISION (HONG KONG)
Medicals
Ordnance
.
Goals
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts.
5th A.A. Bde., 14 9 2 3 39 23 20
Stanley
TOMORROW Golf-Ladies Medal Competition Fanling>
There are still a number of sec- ond round games outstanding, and players are reminded that these must be completed by February 10.
LOCAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries for the Colony Lawn Tennis Singles and Doubles Cham- pionships will close at 6 p.m. rext Saturday, February 12. Intending participants are requested to send in their entry forms to Mr. A. K. |Mackenzie, c/o Hong Kong Cricket
Club Pavilion.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9,
WIN FÖR NOMADS Badminton.—“"B" Division, Chi- In a friendly hockey match nese R.C. v. St. Andrew's; Free played on the Marina. ground on Lances v. Kowloon Tong
Saturday afternoon, the Nomads Hunting,.-Fanling Meet (Ta Ku defeated a team from the Raj- Li Police Station), 2.45 pm. putana Rines by two goals to one, Rugby.—Club 'A” v, an Army XV. after being a goal in arrears at Shooting Spoon and Practice the interval. Shoots (Kowloon City Ranges). 8. A. Reed scored both goals for 12 pm
the winners.
LOCAL FOOTBALL RESULTS
The following were Saturday's football results:~
14 11 12:49 12 23
14 0 2 3 48 24 20
Kowloon
SENIOR SHIELD,
4
Evans 3, W. Knox."
Seaforths
FIRST
St. Joseph'a
Maher. Castilho. DIVISION.
31
Club
Fraser, Spiers 2. Eastern
Fowler 4.
0
Middlesex
2
Pearson, Saw.
Police
2
Kowloon Chinese
Tí Tác pầu 3
Engineers 14 6 2 8 36 30 14 14 $ 30 33 35 13 14 50 9 29 32 10 14 4 2 8 20 31 10 14:02 12 11 78 2
Police R.A.B.C. Fowhattan
Total 112 49 14:49 265 285 112 THIRD DIVISION (KOWLOON)
Goals P. W. D. L. P. A Pts P.SA...
14.13 1 0.63 17 27 24th Bty. RA. 12 7 1.4 29 20)-15 RAF Signals
Morrison. 2.
eber sånt. Seaforths South China
LA Wing-on.
13 6 9 4 25.32 15 Police 14.5 38 28.35 13
*Engineers
Seaforths. 14 8 1 7 33 34 13 || †Club 20th, Bty. R.A. 13 4 3 0.21 27 11 Kumaons 14 6 18 33 38 11 University 14 1 1 12.20 49 á
Totals
108 47 14 47 252 252 108
* Postponed.
SECOND DIVISION “
▼
Engineers. (Chinese).
Kwong Wah ............
Law Wing-kul, Da Rocha. --Leung Pak-wai (own goal). Kowloon
Drossel, Ablong, Betta
✅ 5th, A, A, Ede.‚R. A.
Middlesex
· THIRD DIVISION (HONG KONG)
5th A. A. Bde.
Morgan, Harrison.
2
Service Corps
McNeill.
with a long kick ahead which sent the ball across the Scottish line. Forrest stumbled and missed the touchdown but McCarley fol- lowing-up, closely, managed to get a touch for a try. Just before the |
the
Scotland will meet Ireland on February 26 at Murrayfield and will be represented by the same tears that played in the above match.
OTHER RESULTS
matches played were:-
Results of
other Rugby
Quy Hospital 0, Neath 1. Police Union 5, Devon 18. Aldershot 5, L'dor Irish 19. Cheltenham 3, Aberavon 9. Edinburg Acas 22, Jed Forest 0. Watsonians 25, Kelso 4
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Semi-Finals)
Surrey 9, Cornwall 0.
at Richmond Lancashire, 14, East Midlands 0,
at Waterloo.
(Reuter).
VOLUNTEERS AND ARMY AT RUGGER
A line-out during the rugby match on Saturday between the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps and the Army, which the former won. (Cheng Studio).
LIGHT BLUES
START EARLY
Preparing For The
Race Boat
London, Feb. 6. In preparation for the annual boat race which is due to be held in April, the Cambridge crew sur- prised everybody yesterday by holding a trial row so early.
The crew rowed the full course for their trial, from Putney, to Mortlake, in 20 minutes 1 səc., and considering the tide, showed good ford.
LADIES' HOCKEY
RESULTS
The following are the results of ladies hockey matches played yes terday:
BRAWN CUP
Recreio Ladies 5 C.B.A. Ladies 0
(C B.A. were one short) ・・
8
C. B. Schoolgirls 1. "Y" Ladies St. Andrew's 1 Seaforth Ladies @
- CAER CLARK CUP
"Y" Ladies
3 C.B.A. Ladies 1. * OTHER MATCHES H.M.. Cumberland beat the Cambridge has decided to build a YMCA, by two goals to nil in a new boat for this year's race but friendly match at King's Park. Oxford will be content to use the The Royal Corps of Bignals beat boat which brought them victory YMCA in a junior match by the last year after a series of Cam-dame margin. Bridge successea-(Reuter).
CRICKET
Madras, Feb. 5. All-India had scored 251 for the loss, of 8 wickets in the match against Lord Tennyson's touring
RUGBY RESULTS
The Volunteers scored an over, whelming win over the Army in their annual Rugby fixture, played on the Club ground on Saturday,
XI at the close of play today, the margin being 28. points (two Reuter
In the Shemeld shield the scores
are:
Bouth Australia 157 and 34 for 0 Victoria
..195
--Reuter
goals and six tries) to & points (two tates);20
In a friendly game the Club...“A”. XV beat HMS. Cumberland by 12 points (four tries) to 8 points (a goal" and a try)!
COTTAGE CLUB GYMKHAMA
Enjoyable Day's Sport
ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXHIBITION MATCHES.
Saturday, 19.2.38 "Corinthians vs. S.C.A.A.
Sunday, 20.2.38
Corinthians vs. United Services
Saturday, 26.2.38 Corinthians vs. Civillans.
Sunday, 27.2.38 Corinthians vs. All Hong Kong. All the matches will be played
at Caroline Hill, Commencing each day at 4.00 p.m.
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A very successful Gymkhana was held by the Cottage Club, Fanling on Saturday. Despite the changed Prices of admission to reserved weather in the afternoon, which
seats: made it necessary to slightly cur- tall the programmè, a large crowd attended.
of the Club, presented the prizes.
Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield, a patron;
Results were:----
Marketing Race (For Ladies)- Resulted in a dead-beat between
Miss French and Mrs, Blum
Mixed Bending Race: Winner Miss French.
Mixed Potato Race:-1, Mrs. W. Muir; 2, Mrs. Dinnen.
Fraser; 2, Mr. Ackland,
· Men's Balloon Bursting-I, Mr. J.
Swords and' Rings:-1, Mr. Wright; 2, Mr. Moss
Musical Chairs:-Winner Mr. W..
Muir
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