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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1939.
In the World of Sports
MACAO'S PROSPECTS IN SPORTS NOTES
HOCKEY INTERPORT Strong Side Should Oppose Hongkong On February 19
(By JAY MARTIN')
MACAO, Jan. 29-A switch-over of defence positions appears Macao to be the only change in the accepted line-up of the team for the inter-Colony hockey classic which is to be held here of the half-line and on Feb. 19. Laartes Custa is moving out dropping into hack position, Santos Ferreira taking his place in the intermediate.
A number of critics are of opinion that this change is not for the better, as it is felt that this will weaken the half-line where Laertes Costa is mare at home. Particularly, as playing half this season, he has been mainly responsible for feeding the forwards and sending them off into enemy territory
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AND VIEWS
Future Of Far East Games Bright
By Commentator”.
KUMAON RIFLES HELD TO DRAW
Fast Game With Macao Club
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From Our Own Correspondent] MACAO, Jan 29- One of the biggest crowds this seasan watched the Kumaon Rifles held to a one-all diaw by the
In Macao Hockey Club friendly hockey match played at Tapsee this afternoon, the visitors scoring their point two minutes before the final whis- tie.
FURTHER
SPORTS NEWS
PAGE, 10.
ANNUAL KOWLOON MARATHON RACE
The eighteenth annual Kowloon Marathon Race will be run on Tuesday, February 14, over a course The of six and a quarter miles. start will be at 5 pm.
The Race is open to all Euro- peans in the Colony, and silver cups will be presented to the win- ners. The entrance fee is one dollar.
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H. B. DARTS LEAGUE
The following are the results of matches to date in the "H.B," Darts League: --
"
Imperial "B" v, MT.B. “B”
King
2 Poole
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M.T.B. "B" v. Imperial "B" Prest
2 Todd
1
Tang
Josey
2 Black
1
Cheek
Stonnell Poole Moore
2 Snell
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Black
1 Moore
◊ Tester
2
1 Cheek
↑
Marshall 0. Prest Forster
0 Stonnell
7
&
3
Points
3
Points
2
Points ........ 1 Points
Highest score: Cheek Highest finish: Cheek R.A.0.B. (G.C.) “B” v. M.T.B. "A"
Hibberd
120
Highest score: King
132
40
Highest finish: Cheek
54
M.T.B. "B" v. RA.O.B. (G.C.) *A*
2 Wilkie
1
Moore
2 Curd
0
.
Grintin
I Smith
2
Poole
0 Funnell
2
Little
2 Bassan
0
King
0 Pringle
2
Orrom
2 Moore
0
Prest
0
Burden
Lumby
1 Mitchell
2
• Stonnell
2
Redman
8
5
+
Points
3 Points
2
Points
2 Points
- Highest score: Orrom Highest finish: Little
LEAGUE
112.
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TABLE TO DATE
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P. W.
Up. L
Dn. Pts.
R.A.Ó.B. (G.C.) "A". M.T.B. "B" Imperial "A"
t
19 16
46 37
19
7
·10
16 33
39
19
4 14 6 32
16
14
Imperial "B"
6
12
18 29
44
12.
R.A.O.B. (G.C.) “B” M.TE. "A" Embassy Neptune
7
12 23 32
41
12
+
11
9 25
11
$
9 11
9
if
1
9
4
R.
40
100 100
229 229 100
If this Arst month that ended yesterday is any criterion, the year 1939 is going to be a bumper one for local sport. Conditions around for some the China Coast have time not been conducive to the betterment of sport generally and. at least one as will be recalled, Interport match with Shanghai cancelled.
Entries will be received up to last year had to be
The game was fast' throughout February 8 (inclusive), These There have of late, however, been
and packed with plenty of action, should be forwarded, with the en- indications that the political ten
direc- players of both teams combining trance fee, to either the Rev. J. R. sion 1 easing in certain
the well among themselves. Rigoberto Higgs, St. Andrew's Vicarage, Kow- tlons, or, at any rate, that
Wi13 outstanding for loom or Mr. F. H. Stokes, S.C.E. world of Far Eastern sport and Rosario
Lock proved | Dept., H.M. Naval Dockyard. Hong- those who control ft have decided Macao, while Capt. to continue in the pursuit of clean. to be the moving shirtt in the op-kong. healthy and wholly praiseworthy posing side activities regardless of the ma- Macan started on the aggressive chinations of power-seeking coun-and through their TRICKY PIVOT
tries. Arrangements were com-torced two short corners Alex Airosa has played
pleted during January for the one long corner against their op-scored from a melee in the Macac visit to and from Hongkong of ponents within two minutes. After circle steadily this year and his pre-
various representative sporting larteen minutes of play. P. Angelo sence at centre-half would be
sides. Most important of these broke through the Kumaon de- difficult to replace. He is ex-
perhaps from a purely public intence and passed to H. Rosario, the ceptionally tricky with stick
terest viewpoint, is the visit of the latter scoring" beautifully, with a and ball and supplies plenty of
team high shot. Macao continued to Malayan Interport Rugby the front- encouragement to
due here line players.
which. is
to-morrow.press until half-ume intervened. Rosario, Costa; J. Nolasco, Alex. Santos Ferreira is inconsistent in Including in their side a number
The visitors took up the attack Alrose, Ferreira, F. Nolasco, A. his playing, perhaps the least ex- of very well-known players. Malaya en resumption but the local de- Airosa, P. Angelc. H. Rosario, “A. perienced player in the team. has done Hongkong the honour of fence proved solid However, to- | Angelo, However, he has shown good sending up one of the most power- flashes on occasions to compensate fu combinations the Colony has, ever been called upon to face. On
Santos Ferreira is perhaps, capable in any position. However, sightly weak at times at back, but it appears, that he, has not quite he has received valuable support inget over his habits as a half. the past from Rigoberto Rosario | Joao Nolasco is very persistent and this has convinced our crities in worrying the opposing forwards that
better medium can be A little erratic with his shots, per- than by retaining this haps, bur faithfully supports his sought player in his old position. The un-forwards. derstanding and combination be- tween Santos Ferreira and Rigo- berto Rosario has, so far, proved a more satisfying compromise,
Unfortunately Fernando Ramal- hu will not be available for the In- terport, but there is a
cry for Jacinto Rodrigues to stage his comeback. If this old-timer proves himself of old farm his re- appointment to the team will be a happy solution to Macao's defence problem
PROBABLE TEAM
otherwise.
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Macao's team will, no doubt, he made up of Almada: R. Ro-..
Free Nolasco has the right speed the same day a team of Northern sario, L. Costa; J. Nolasco. Alex and stamina of a good right-tennis players arrive here to play Airosa. Santos Ferreira; F winger, although his passes are a series of matches against local although дот [often Nolasen, Alberto Airosa, P. An-
This side. not well-judged. Equally clubs. gelo, H. Ronario, A. Angelo. dangerous in a scrimmage.
officially an "Interpart" combina- Almada is most suited to play Alberto Alrosa has not been tlon, is a strongish one and should, between the sticks, having given alshowing his old form, but so far be able to give a good "account of good account of himself this sea-has been playing regular. Apt to themselves. Then, on February 19. son. He has his regular berth in be a little slow at times.
a side representative of the best the senior team, although second- Pedrinho Angelo is a dashy sort hockey talent in the Colony will stringer Cesar Capitule has shown of player and rather clever at cut- make a trip to Macao to meet the Portuguese himself as capable.
ting around an opponent with the full strength of the
Fifteen names have just Of the two backs Rigoberto Ro-ball. Provided with kumetent feed-port.
atiounced from whom the sario is the steadier. His sticking, he is a capable forward andheen work is good to watch and his scorer.
final eleven will be selected, and clearances are safe and wide of the Hugo Rosario, although a trif in themselves they testify to the opposing forwards. A dependable heavy in a fast play, partners well fact that whichever four men are with his neighbours and passes left out the eventual side that does Laertes Costa places his, shots readily when occasion demands. duty tor Hongkong will remain a well and has proved most valuable Amilcar Angelo has lost some of strong one. Thus it will be seen as a hail this season. His appoint- his old dash and form. However, that interesting and well-contest- ment as back does not bear down he combines well with his inside jeg games can safely be anticipated on his playing standard as he is forwards.
defender under stress.
CLUB HOCKEY SELECTIONS
The following team has been
selected to represent the Club "A"
"KOWLOON GOLF CLUB
CAPTAIN'S CUP. Restits of the First Round played on January 29, XI against HMS. SUFFOLK on 1939. are as follows: the Club ground on Friday, bully ollut 5 pm.
W. Brown; J. E. Potter, W. G. Schnabel; 1 Starbuck, H J. D. Lowe, A. M. J. Wright; K., A. Bid- Dread. A H. Pontius, G. E. R Divett (Capt.), E. F. A. Morgan, 1 P. Tamworth.
in both the two interports and the "unofficial" visit. It is not, how ever, so much the strength of the" opposing teams and the closeness of the matches that matter as the the spirit games themselves and in which they are played. Of late. the old Jeremiah's cry of "abolish,; representative games" has been heard again. The same old reason
w. C. Simpson beat F. C. Barry 4/3 IT.D. Paton
B. B. Basto 5/3 that they do more F. A. Hill
J. A. Dennis E. F. Fincher W. A. Stewart
W. Bastin
RUGBY FOOTBALL T. B. Low
There will be a game of Rugby
+1
A. E. Davies
harm than
"S. Jex 4/8 good from the point of view of A.A. Lopes 1 up promoting friendly relations has W. Ahern 1 u been advanced. Few people can take this so-called reason serious- at 19th
ly. "Incidents" i any game.
·2/1
"F. J. Remedios when rivalry and, sometimes
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M. L. da Roza
£
2 up
football on the Club. ground at MEDAL PLAY. COMPETITION.
Happy Valley to-day when the The starting time for 18 holes Club A XV will play the Police Medal Play Competition on Feb. 5, The match will commence at 4.45 1939. arà as follows:
p.m. The Club side has been selected as follows:-
3.m.
L. T. Brown, D. I. Bosanquet, 9.00 W. Kershaw v D. B. Nelson, E. M. Watts, H. F2.05 A. A. Lopes Hopkins, D. Hynes, R. Rutherford 9.10 3. A. Dennis v
J. C. Menhinnick, P. W. Burton 9.15 E. O. Murphy
9.20 W. Ahem
9.30 F. Webster
B. Basto
v P. J. Bone
TT. B. Lo
v
W. Stoker, J. Moodle. G. M. Mart. 9.25 R... Wallace v C. Austin. C. M. Stark and F. Welch.
MALAYAN TOUR
E. F. Fincher F.J. Remedios W. Bastin J. M. Boyd 9.35 A. E. Davies V J.G.R. Humble 9.40 T. Henderson v 8. Jex 9.45 T. D. Paton T. Lamb..
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The Malayan touring side will arrive in the Colony by the 8.8.9.50 W.C. Simpson v J. Kirwen Ranpura to-morrow and will play their first match against the Club on the Club ground at Happy Valley on Saturday, commencing
at 4, p.m.
Admission to the ground "will be $1.50 Covered Stand and 50 cerits Open Stand with Service
FOOTBALL ASSN: COUNCIL
A Council meeting will be held
In the Association's office on Mon- day, February 6, at 5.30 pm.
Business:
י
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 6; Minutes of League Management Committee meetings Nos. 10 and 11; Minutes of Emergency Commit- tee Meeting No. 8: Minutes of Re- ferpes Sub-Committee Meeting No. 4: Minutes of Grounds Sub-Com- mitter No. 1; Accounts; Any other business.
Sporting Fixtures
TO-DAY
men in uniform at half price. A BADMINTON. "B"
section of the centre portion of
the covered stand will be reserved for Club members.
F. A. CUP REPLAY
LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter)-
TO-MORROW
Division, FOOTBALL.-Third Division (A),
S. and S. Home v. Chung Wah;; 30th R. A v. 5th R. A. (Military), Į
7. Bt, St. Andrew's "A"
St. "Andrew's "B": Kowloon Tong "A" v. Recrelo; V. R. O. v. Bt. John's; TMC.A. Ladies V, Club de Recreio "B." in the West Lounge, 8.15 p.m.
In a Fourth Round replay in the FOOTBALL-Third Division (B),
FA Cup. Tottenham, playing at
University v. R. Engineers (M
home, drew with West Ham once tary), 2.30 pan.
again, each side scoring
goal. 3
Extra time failed to bring about HUNTING-Fauling Meet (Potta)
a definite cönclusion.
In a second replay: in the same round of the Cup. Sheffield Wed- nesday defeated Chester 2-0 Manchester City's ground.
on
Bungalow), 245 p.m. RUGBY-Interport team T. the
Rest (Club),. p.m. SHOOTING Spoon and Practice!
Shoot (Kowloon City), 2 p.m.,
4.15 p.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 BADMİNTON. — Mixed Doubles League. Talkoo v. St. John's: Kowloon Tong v. University: Y. M. C. A Badminton, in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.m.
BRIDGEY, M., C. A. Women's
Bection Bridge Class, 10 am.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
BADMINTON.--Y....M, C, A÷Womer'
Section Badminton, to the West Lounge.
persistence ward the end of the game the and Kumaons equalised when Ummed
Following were the teams :---- KUMAUNS, Ram; Gusain, Tilok;
Lal. Gulab
Krishna; Partaub Narain. Capt. Leck. Ummed. Tilok.
MACAO H.C.; Almada;
Bette Davis WARNER BROS. AND VITAPHONE STAR appearing in "THAT CERTAIN WOMAN"
SHOWING TODAY.
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Highest score: Burden ...... 115
Highest finish: Funnell
Highest. Anishes: Funnell 104, Lumby 100, Hoare 91, and Little 88. Highest scores: Little 135. Davis 135, King 132, Poole 131, Water-
worth 128. Prest 127.
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