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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1938.
✩ In the World of Sports
THIS
WEEK'S WINNERS IN HOME FOOTBALL
"Telescore" Selects Them For "Daily Press" Readers
The following are the Home football fixtures for the week-end with the probable winners given in capital type.
Each Friday "Talescore" picks the winners for Hongkong follow- ers of this great water game, the forecast for to-morrow being as follow:-
·ASTON VILLA
DIVISION L
Grimsby T.
CHARLTON A.
Bolton W.
CHELSEA
Liverpool
EVERTON
Blackpool
AUDDERSFIELD T.
Brentford
Manchester U.
Middlesbro
Portsmouth
PRESTON N. E.
STOKE C.
V
SUNDERLAND
WOLVES
DIVISION IL
BRADFORD
BURNLEY
Bury
CHESTERFIELD
Luton T...
PLYMOUTH A.
SHEFFIELD U. Swansea T. TOTTENHAM H.
Arsenal Leeds U Leicester C.
Birmingham- Derby Co.
Norwich C.
Coventry C.
Sheffield W. Millwall
W. Brom A.
Newcastlé U. Notts F
MANCHESTER C.
Southampton
BLACKBURN R. Fulham
DIVISION DI (NORTHERN SECTION) -
Tranmere R.
WEST HAM... U.
"ACCRINGTON 5.
BARNSLEY-
Darlington
GATESHEAD
Y
Halifax T.
Oldham A.
Bradford C.
Crewe A.
Carlisle U. Chester
Barrow
Rotherham U
N. Brighton
Southport Doncaster R.
-DIVISION MI (SOUTHERN SECTION)
Port Vale
Hartlepools U.
HULL C
LINCOLN C.
Rochdale
STOCKPORT CO.
Wrexham
Y
YORK C.
ALDERSHOT
BRISTOL C.
V
Watford
CRYSTAL PALACE
V
Bournemouth
EXETER C.
Cardi C.
MANSFIELD T.
V
Bristol R.
NEWPORT.CO.
Clapton O.
NORTHAMPTON T,
V
Torquay U
NOTTS CO.
V
Swindon T.
Q.P.R.
V
Reading
SOUTHEND U.
V
Walsall
V
Ipswich T. BRIGHTON
Aberdeen ALBION R.
CELTIC
Y
Ayr U.
CLYDE
V
#Falkirk
HAMILTON A.
V
Arbroath
HEARTS
Partick Thistle
Kilmarnock
บ
Motherwell
QUEEN OF SOUTH
บ
Hibernian
Queen's Park
V
ST. JOHNSTONE
Raith R.
V
THIRD LANARK
RANGERS
V
St. Mirren
SCOTTISH LEAGUE DIVISION I.
League Tables On Back Pace)
“TELESCORE
SPECIAL
12 HOMES CHARLTON
EVERTON
STOKE BRADFORD SHEFFIELD U, TOTTENHAM.
STOCKPORT
ALDERSHOT CRYSTAL PALACE NEWPORT
QUEEN O' SOUTH RANGERS
3 AWAYS
MANCHESTER C. BLACKBURN
BRIGHTON
3. DRAWS
MANCHESTER U.
ROCHDALE
- LUTON
FURTHER
SPORTS NEWS
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HOME BRANCH OF H. K. RIFLE ASSCN. FORMED
E.R.A. Thorpe Scores First Possible Of Season At
Two Hundred Yards
VERY DIFFICULT CONDITIONS were experienced on the Range A very strong rusty at the Wednesday Spoon and Practice Shoot. wind prevailed with a variable light. It was, however, an extreme- ly good test for the Far East Trophy Colony teams who came through "It well. This Match is being fired at 9 a.m. to-day, Friday, subject to
the weather conditions.
HALIFAX WINS
AT LAST
London, Dec. 21. Halifax and Mansfield met for the fourth time to-day in the second round of the FA.. Cup, and after extra time was played, the former won by the odd goal in three. The match was played on the Manchester United's ground.
The following are the leading scores and spoon winners: -
S.R. (B)
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Sporting
Fixtures
TO-DAY BRIDGE.-Cheero Club Bridge.
TO-MORROW ATHLETICS.--International Open:
Meet (Caroline Hull), 11 s.m. CRICKET-Cralgengower v. Kow- loon; Júnior, Kowloon v. Police. St. FOOTBALL ---Firat Division,
Joseph's v. Club (St. Joseph's), 4 p.m.: Middlesex v. South China Po- "A" Sonkunpoo). 4 p.m. :. lice v. South China "B" (Boun- dary Rd.), p.m.: Navy v. Kwong p.m. Wah (Causeway Bay), 4 Second Division. Police v. RA. O.C. (Boundary Rd.), 2.30 p.m.: St. Joseph's v. Club (St. Joseph's) 2.30 p.m.: Middlesex v. Bouth China (Sookunpool, 230 p.m.; 5th R.A. v. Kwong, Wah (Cause- way Bay), 2.30 p.m. Third Divi- sion (A), Royal Scots v. Electric (Military), 2.30 pm. Third Divi- sion (B). RE E V. Signals.
·Chatham
2.30 Road
p.m.; RAF. v. Stonecutters W/S (P. E. Roadì, 2.30 p.m." Kumaon Rifles v. A.S.A. (P. E. Road), 4 24th R.A. V. University (Chatham Rd.), 4 p.m.: Medicals A full account of the dinner has Sgt. K. C. Hoo...... 27 29 25 81+
v. Powhattan (Military), 4 p.m. The Bulletin is being published just been received by Air Mail and Pte. J. M. McWilliam 25 27 28 80 to-day and contains an excellent will be published in the January Spr. W. Thompson... 22 30 27 79+ GOLF-Christmas Meeting (Fan-
ling. ER.A. J. Chick........ 14, 28 27 79 Editorial which should be read by
number...
24 30 23 77 RUGBY-Triangular Tournament. Spr. W. Albore all especially those who have just
In connection with the Home Cpl. J. Milroy ... 24 30 23 77
Club v. Army (Club), 4 pm: taken up this national sport.
Club "A" v. a Navy XV (Club), The chief item of interest how-Branch, members are requested to Cpl. W. Henderson 27 24 24 75
2.45 p.m. 21.20 -27,74, ever is contained in a letter refer-/notify their Club Secretaries or the Pte. K. Adams ........ ring to the formation of a Home Hon. Becretary when they are pro C.S.M. F. Stanford. 28 23 25 74 Branch of the H.KR.A. The foun-ceeding home so that Major Steers L/Cpl. G. Gatherer. 28 29 19 74 der of the present Association, may be kept informed to give any ERA. L. R. Barham 25 20 28 71
assistance to them on arrival at AB. E. Flood
200 500 800 Tu P.O. A. C. Hinds 31 29 32 92* E.R.A. L. G. Keller... 30 30.31 91 ER. A. Thorpe, of 4th Sub-Major D. H. Steers, is of course ag. Lt. J. B. Mackle 32 30 29 81 marine Flotilla. scored the first responsible.
E.R.A. J. R. Thorpe 35 26 29 90 This is unique in the history of Lt. A. L. Le Seelleur 30 30 29 89 possible of the season at 200 yards. an excellent performance con- Rifle Shooting within the British C.ER.A. R. Atkinson 30 31 28, 80 sidering the weather conditions Empire in fact within the whole Mr. H. L. Langley... 32 29 28 89 and Corporal Nunn of the Royal world, and the Colony should Be Major S., White...... 28 29 28 85 Engineers' put on 46 out of 50 at proud to lead the world in this Sgt. P. H. Thong. 20 27 28 84 500 yards. P.O., A. C. Hinds of 4th respect.
P/Sgt. L. C. Pennell 30 28 26 84 Submarine Flotilla won the Nett
The Home Branch has definitely S/Sgt. N. Dumville.. 30 30 23 83 Spoon for S.R. (band. L/Cpl. been formed and wa inaugurated S.S.M. W. Street 29 26 26 81 Bullen S.R. (a) with a 82.
by a dinner at Bisley on November Inspector D. Lole ... 29 27 22 78 In spite of the weather Pool 19, which was attended by some Sgt. C. G. Tomlinson 28 23 26 77+
S.R. (A) Bulls were scored by E. R A. forty people including the leading
p.m. 28 28 82* L/Cpl. R. Bullen...... Thorpe. Captain Sequeira and Mr. personalties of the N.R.A.. Boulton:
HONGKONG CYCLING
CLUB
Mr. F.C. Young New President
The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Cycling Club was held on December 20, and whilst a smaller number attended than asual, there was a very marked increase in enthusiasm.
The following officials were clected to conduct Club affairs dur- ing 1939-President. Mr. F. G. Young; Vice-Presidents,, Messrs. H. A. G. Keates. L. A. Anning and A. J. Raptis; Captain, Mr. R. H. Mc- Dowell: Vice-Captain, Mr. W. Choy: Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. H. A. G. Keates; Assistant, Mr. R. Yuen; Auditors, Messrs. L. A. Anning and A. J. Raptis; Committee, Messrs. J. Walker, M. O'Doherty, F.. Ewens. G. Cottrell and Mak Chan-lan. Regret was expressed at the loss of Messrs. J. L. Smith, S. C. Wong and L. C. Chang, all of whom left the Colony recently.
Events already arranged for 1939 Efforts are to be made in the coming year to attract a greater include a 25 miles open champion- number of Chinese 'cyclists, and to ship on February 5, a 50 miles open this end the Club has made Tourist Time Trial on March 5,
whereby arrangements
Chinese and an open Hill-Climb. Details athletic- organisations
the of these events will be announced Best All-Rounder events Colony may affiliate members (not later.
less than 10) at greatly reduced will be promoted in conjunction fees, auch members receiving full with open events in the second benefits.
A more numerous and varied programme of racing events is be
half of the racing, season, between September 1 and December 31.
The weekly club runs during the a little more ing arranged, and Club members, past year were besides obtaining - preferential popular than in 1937, whilst a con- treatment with regard to entry fees siderable increase in attendance in such, will have the added in-has been in evidence during the centive of the Club's Best All-last quarter. No less than 40 time Rounder" Championship, now re-trials were arranged for individu- organised on a three-race basis, als in connection with the B.A.-R.
which resulted as follows: over 10, 20 and 30 miles.
RIDER
H. A. G. Keates
R. H. McDowell
Distances (in miles) (5)
(10) (15) (20) (25) 12,38 26.00 39.25 53.00 1,08.00 12.59 27.18 42.05 56.18 1.10.12 14:45 29.52 44.36 1.00,39
1.17.35 14.56 30:07 45,54 1.01.12 1.10.59 14.58. 29.52 47.10 1,03.28 1.20.05.
J. “L. Smith
8. C. Wong
L. C. Chang
Average (m.p.h.)
H. A. G. Keates
23.010
B. C. Wong ..
R. H. McDowell
21.830
L. C. Chang
........... 19.741 19.372
..J. L. Smith
19.845
A
Bisley.
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As there will not be another shoot till after Xmas, the Pre- sident and Council wish all mem- bers a happy Xmas and a pros- perous New Year"
22 28 21 71 25 24 21 70 Stoker F. Folt L/Cpl. J. M. Xavier. 24 19 28 69
*Denotes winner of the "Nett"
Sooon,
TENNIS.-Colony Ladies' Singles Final, Miss M. Grinths 7. Mrs. Cuffera (OS.R.C.); 3.30 p.m. SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Open
ATHLETICS.-International
Meet Caroline HU), 10.10 a.m. FOOTBALL.-Fancy Dress Match
(Caroline E. 4 p.m.
+-Denotes winner of the "Han-GOLF-Christmas Meeting (Fan-
ling?.
dicab" Snoon.
It was a Scolewoman who, after scanning the doctor's bill for visits and medicine, armourced that she would keep the medicine, but would return the visit.
The rich and mellow flavour of “WHITE HORSE" gives grace to every drop.
WHITE HORSE
WHISKY
Unpaced Road Records recognis-
ed by the Hongkong" Cycling Club
are as follows:-
Class "D" Tourist Trials (Competition)
H. A. G. Kentes 50 3.21.55 30.5.27
Class A-Out and Home Courses Chan Kwoon-lam 54 3.44.10 11.12.38
Time
RIDER
H. A. G. Keates 5
H. A. G. Keates 10
Date Miles him,s.
13.46 27.35
5.9.34 9.8.34
(Kowloon Circuit). TRAINING SPIN
The first training spin organised
by the Club on Wednesday evening
H. A. G. Keates 15 42.43 19.8.34 was strongly supported. Of the 12
H. A. G. Keates 20
58.01 25.7.34 riders taking part quite half of
H. A G. Keates 25 1.13.30 2.12.34 them were able to maintain the
H. A..G. Keates 30 1.31.25
2.8.34 pace act, and the experience should
H. A. G. Keates 53.8 3.12.00 9.10.38 prove valuable to those who intend
(Shataukok and back).
Class "B" One Direction Rontes H. A. O. Keates 50 2.38.15 27.6.37 (Kowloon Circuit).
participating in the coming races. The training period commenced at 6.30 and concluded at 7.45 pm. A slightly longer one has been arranged for Monday, December; 26 when members will meet at the Alhambra Theatre, Kowloon, at 12.38 17.11.38 9.30 am. for a 40 miles spin on the 26.00 15.10.38 Castle Peak Road, which it is in- 39.25 15.10.38 tended to complete by noon. 58,00-15:10.38 The next social fixture on the
Class "C" Routes used more than twice
H. A. G. Kentes 5 H. A. G. Keates 10 HA G. Keates 15 H. A. G. Keates 201
..
H. A. G. Keates 25 1,06.00 16.10.38 Club's list is the New Year's Eve H: A. G. Keates 30: 1.23.45 2.11.38 run. Those intending to take part R. HM'Dowell 35 1:38,24 22.10.38 should be at the Methodist Chirch. ¡R. H. M'Dowell 401.63.20 22.10.38 Hennessy Road, Wantsal. by 11.30. R. H. M'Dowell 45, 2.08.22 22.10.38 p.m. The run will conclude an REMDowell 50 2.23.11 22.10.38 hour later..
Lyemunstruck
Lyemunstruck is a local disease experienced by yachtsmen when they have
been sailing all day, the wind has dropped, the hour is midnig tide is against them, and they have run out of H‚8. BEER.
the
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