PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
TUESDAY APRIL 18. 1939.
23 In the World of Sports
HONGKONG BEAT MACAO
IN SOCCER INTERPORT
Hossack Nets Only Two Goals In Keen, Sporting Match
From Our Own Correspondent
MACAO, April 16-The Interport match between Hongkong and Macao, which was played before a packed grandstand at the Canidrome Stadium this afternoon, ended in a two-nil win £ for Hongkong, Bossack scoring both goals for the visitors.
Except for one or two weak points, especially in the for- ward line, Macao's team might be said to have justled the selection of the local committee, and was as follows:--Carvalho; Lobato, Chiang Shan-ching: Airesa, Colaco (Capt.). Sousa: Lopes. Joanliho, Guerreiro, Badarraco, Rego.
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Carvalho took his position be- the whole, Hongkong fielded a tween the posts with an injured dangerous forward line which was hand and, while he appeared an unstintingly supported by the rear easy victim for Hongkong's hard-lines.
gave shooting forwards, he reasonable account of himself. A his highlight of his play sensational and most unorthodox clearance of a pass from the right wing by hending the ball out of the penalty
and thereby relieving his goal from what ap- peared to be a dangerous moment.
area
Was
THE PLAY
minutes before About two the end of the first half; which was filled with mid-field play, Hossack opened the scoring with a long drive into the corner of the net from outside the penalty area.
R.M. OMAR FOR MANILA
Mr. R. M. Omar, local fater- port soccer referee, has now received an official, Invitatio from the Philippines Amateur. Federation to" vish Manila and officiate at the Interport and other games.
It will be recalled that Mr. Omar had been approached on the matter some time ago, and had withheld acceptance pend- Ing affcial confirmation of the Javitation.
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He will now leave on board the s.. Empress of Russia on Thursday, and prior to the ar- rival of the Hongkong side in. Manila, will probably 'referee: one or two local games there.
TENNIS AGAIN
WASHED OUT
Soon after resumption, Carvalhu Tsui - Ho Match Put
Over To Friday
H.K. CYCLING HEAVY PROGRAMME AT
CLUB
Keates Wins 50
Miles Trial
Returning a tims only 44 seconds slower than his two-years-old Co- tony record over the Kowloon Cip- cuit course, H.A.G. Kestes showed
"BISLEY" MEETING
Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits
At Yesterday's Shoot
LOUIS EXPECTED TO KNOCK - OUT JACK ROPER
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LOS ANGELES, April (Reuter)-Joe Louis is a 12 to 1 favourite to beat Jack Roper, of California. in Monday's' World's Heavyweight Cham- plonship boat.
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brilliant form to win the Bouskons PRIZE DAY TO BE HELD MAY 14. win on a knock-out in the first
Cycling Club's "Blue Ribbon event,
a 50 miles favitation handicap trial. by 9 mins. 32 secs. from "M. L. O'Doberty.
Only three of the field invited to rompete in the event decided to brave Inclement weather which, la fact, was far from unfavourable as the heavy rain-which ceased al- together halfway-had the effect of reducing the effects of the adverse wing in the early stages. MI O'Doherty, No. 8 on the starting list, was the first rider.despatched by Mr. R. H. M'Dowell, timekeeper. and this rider set a fast pace from the quiset. Jogincar Singh (No. 11) started more sedately and was actu- ally caught by Keates (No. 13), whe started 2 mins, after him, in the first mile of the ascent on Taipo
road.
Maintaining 20 m.p.h. until after passing the 35 miles point in 1.44-| 65. Kentes slackened his pace over
The local team were fortunate pulled off a spectacular, save. Un In possessing Lobato and Chang able to use his injured hand dur- in the back positions. While both ing a phase of Hongkong's attack,
Causing still further delay and the final 15 miles which he covered a little the Macao.custodian Intercepted a players were at times erratic with their kicking, their dangerous centre by Armstrong partly negativing the good progress in 54.4.116.8 m.p.b.), this Including display was on the whole sound. and headed the ball into safety. A that had thus far been made, rain the worst of the wind and hills Airosa starred in the half-line and few minutes later Hossack again again washed out play in the Co-His effort gave him a final time of rendered very valuable support to scored by sending the ball into a lony tennis championships yester 2.38.59., only 44 secs. slower than
day... his forward and tear team-mates. corner of the Macao net.
the hardest of the Colony record Colaco and Sousa showed up Macao attempted to decrease
The quarter-final match in the figures. weaker than their usual form, the the lead and on several dccasions latter being a trifle slow against came within reach of scoring, but Open Singles between Tsu! Yun- were either pulled up for offside Pul and Ho Ku-law will now be the opposing forward line.
The played on Friday on the Stand or were short of their mark. final whistle intervened before the Josers could score.
SPEEDY WINGERS Macso's wing players que- ceeded in keeping their pace against the opposing defence and contributed a great deal. to the attack by centering the ball well and making sporadic solo run-ins.
Court.
At the time of writing it is doubt
Lt. J. Montalvao é Silva refereedful whether there will be any play to-day and at this rate it is not the game.
tournament Among the spectators were Capt.impossible that the Macedo Pinto, representing the will stretch Into May: Officer Administrating the Govern-z Joanilho and Guerreira did well ment, who was introduced to the in their positions. both players teams before the game. Dr. L. giving of their best in the forward Menezes Alves. Colonial Secretary. line but, unfortunately, lacked and Mr. P. J. Loba. President of
Badar- the Macao Football Committee. power in their shooting.
CONVIVIAL DINNER
raco played weakly and appeared very badly off-form.
A spirit of sporting friendship Hongkong's line-up underwent permeated the atmosphere in the several changes so that when the Hotel Riviera to-night when vic- game started the positions were tors and lasers sat down together occupied
follows: Cheung at the Interport dinner which was Wing-choy: Hussain, Leonard: attended by Mr. W. E. 'Hollands, Honeywell, Bright (Capt.), Court-manager of the Hongkong team. ney: Armstrong, Thorburn, Hos- Mr. P. J. Lobo, President of the sack, Ferrier. Lau Tau-man. Macao Football Committee, and "Lt
LEONARD OUTSTANDING
was
LEAGUE “ÉNTRIES
FIFTEEN CLUBS TO
PARTICIPATE
Fifteen clubs have entered teams in the various divisions of the Hongkong tennis league, play ka which will begin on May 15.
The list follows:-
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DESPITE THE STEADY `DOWNPOUR OF RAIN and the resulting unpleasant conditions, the fourth. day of the Bisley” meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Association was' proceeded with yesterday when more than 100 prizes were won in 'what was the heaviest day's programme of the meeting.
"Hongkong Police “A” Team defeated the Hongkong Police Reserve in the Team Revolver Mätch, while. the 5/6 Rajputana Rifles won the Platoon Match, de- feating "C" Coy., 2nd Bn., The Royal Scots, to win the only other team match of the day.
NEW SWIMMING
Individual
was
Fight Experts expect Louis to
two or three rounds.
Roper is 38 years old and la said to have a lethal left
Book.
· ADVERTISEMENT
THE HONG KONG. JOCKEY CLUB
The
Revolver
THE THIRD EXTRA RACE Competition
won by L/Sgt. Tansley (Ex H.K.P.R.), MEETING will be held · {wea.......
at HAPPY with 35 points, the runners-ther permitting)
· RECORD
up being P. C."Charan Singh, VALLEY on SATURDAY, 22nd DETROIT, April 17 (Reuter)
of the Police, and Sgt. Rush-April, 1939, commencing at 2.00 -Jane Dillard. of the United States, broke
man of the Royal Marines, the
p.m. each with 33 points. women's
·world's
swimming record for the 100 yards being breast-stroke, her time 76 6/10 sec., beating Mrs. Kawls Thompson's record of 78 5/10 sec.
CHINESE GIRL
The Arst Bell will be rung at
C.S.M., Maslem, of the Royal Engineers, won the Services Rifle 1.30 p.m. Championship. 8pr. Colebrook,
who led after Friday's, qualifying
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round, winning second place and No One without a badge will P.O. Swan. moving up from fourth be admitted to third place. C.S.M. Masiem was in third place after the, qualifying round.
throughout the duration of each The Grand Aggregate, was won Meeting in such a manner as to
be readily identified.
TENNIS WONDER by P.O. Swan, of the Royal Naval
Check ng marshalling and re- нете arrangements freshment capably carried out by Messrs. Stanley, Mok Eing-woon and Kam Yiu-wah
P.
THE RESULT
The full result was as follows:-
h. 01
3.
1.
H. A. G. Keates (No. 13)
2. M. L. O'Doherty (No.
G.
2 38. 59
3. 17. 21 3. Joginder Singh (No.
"11.)
3. 19. 45 On Sunday next the Club has ar. ranged to join forces with the Chi- nese Y.M.C.A and will meet at the latter's Kowloon Headquarters at a.m., the venue being Talpo. The usual runs will be carried cut on Wednesday and Saturday next, the rendezvous in each case being the Methodist Church Hennessy Road, Wantsal, at p.m. and 2.30 p.m. respectively.
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB
"A" Division Club de Recreto. . Montalvao & Silva, Vicc-Pre-Chinese Recreation Club, Hongkong Outstanding for the winners was sident. Following speeches by Mr. Cricket Club, Hongkong University Leonard, who played solidly at Hollands and Mr. Lobo, an ex- Tennis Club, Indian Recreation made. Club, Kowloon, Cricket Club, South defence, combining good judgment change of pennants
The following are the starting with speed. Also in line for after which teasts were, drunk to China Athletic Association.
"B", Division:-Club de Recreio times for the qualifying round for honours were Thorburn and Hcs- the King of England, and the
President of the Portuguese Craigengower Cricket Club. Civt; the Summer Cup to be played on Republic.
Service Cricket Club, Chinese Re- April 23:— : creation Club Hongkong Cricket 9.00 W. C. Simpson and A. East Club, Kowloon Cricket Club (2). Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, South 9.04 W. Kershaw and A. E. Davies.
'sack, who played an understanding game between themselves to the worry of the Macao defenders.
Thorburn proved very dangerous S'HAI ATHLETE
with his kick-drives, but fortunate- ly for the losers he had few op- portunities of getting into shoot- ing position.
the halves also played well.
FOUND DEAD
11
Played Interport
J
Soccer
Mr. Carl Gottfried Neuburg, one
China Athletic Association.
man.
9.08 T. Lamb and W. Bastin. 9.12 F. A. Hill and A. A. Lopes. "C" Division Club de Recrein, 9.16 F. C. Barry and G. Mine. Cralgengower Cricket Club, Chinese 9.20 W. Ahern and E. D. da Roza. Recreation Club, Indian Recrea9.24 B. Basto and A. T. Godfrey.. tion Club, Kowloon Tong Garden (s.28 8. Jex and R. J, Wallace. City Association, R. and PSC. 9.32 T. Henderson and M. L. da South China Athletic Association.
Roza.
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Other
Hongkong's custodiun, · Cheung Wing-choy, was rarely called to go into action and had little difficulty in clearing up his area on these occasions. Hussain showed good
"D" Division:-Club de Recreio, 8.36 E O. Murphy and A. partnership with Leonard, while of Shanghai's outstanding athletes, Central Blush Association, Civi Dennis,
On was found dead in his room last Service Cricket Club, Chinese Re-9.40 R. K. Collings and A. N.
Wednesday evening, when a creation Club Indian Recreation vant entered the room to prepare Club (2), Kowloon Cricket Club, the bed. Near the deceased was Kowloon Tong Garden City Club, found an empty bottle of Lysol, Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, R. Mr. Neuburg, who was 22 years and PS.C., South China Athletic was a German and Association, Kowloon Dock Reères- Shanghai boy. For many years betion Club, YMCA. had been prominent in various sports and was best known as a
TRIUMPHANT TEAM RETURN
Interport Ladies Had Fine Time"
of age,
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Mixed Doubles;—Glub de Récrelo,
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TENNIS TIES ALTERED
Owing to wet ground there was no tennis yesterday. This neces sitated changes as follows:
Tuesday, April 18-Court No... 7: H. D. Bldwell 1/8 v. L. Goldman
30.
12.
full back in soccer, playing left and Chinese Recreation Club, Hongkong “Leaving · behind a hundred per right positions with equal ease. He Cricket Club, Kowloon Cricket Club
Tuesday, April 18-Court No. 4- cent record In Shanghai, and played for Shanghai in many in-2), Ladies' Recreation Club, United
Services Recreation Club.
V. R. Gordon 3/8. C. M. Stark bringing back with them the White terport events'
No letter or any other document New teams are Kowloon Dock and plus 3/6, Shield and memories of a most
Friday, April 21-Stand Court: enjoyable tour, the majority of was found on him or in his room. the YMCA.
Taui Yun Pul v. Ho Ka Lau,
the Hongkong Ladies' Interport
Hockey team returned to the Colony yesterday on board the sa Wingsang......
The only match the team lost on their tour was one. which they played against a men's side at Swatow on Sunday. Without the services of Miss Gray, Mrs. Dalziel and Mrs. Read, the clever were beaten by four goals to two, but gave a good account of themselves. before being beaten.
The team were full of praise for the hospitality which they had been shown and all agreed that they had had a grand time.
AMERICAN BASEBALL SEASON OPENS
"NEW YORK, Apr 17 (Reuteri The Hundredth American Base- ball Season starts to-day.
e-roers snapped at the Happy Valley course during a recent
race meeting. (Eelca photo).
Gem Hoahing Plays
In F.M.S.
Noahing. Miss Gem
who created a sensation in Eng- land a few years ago by win- ning the Girls' title in that 'country, was seen in action at the Selangor Chinese Re- creation Clab Courts, Kuala
F.M.8. Lumpur.
when sho played exhibition games in aid of China Relief Fund.
After playing 2 masterly game, her racket was auction- ed for $100, the amount aug- menting the day's rate-
money.
In her singles match against
a)
Range Stad, the Founder's Frize Aggregate by ER.A. Gilpin, of the
Badges admitting Now Mem 4th Submarine Flotilla, the (8.Rbers to the Members' Enclosure
Championship Aggregate ny
and "Clab" Rooms at - $5.00. L/Sgt. Pan, of the Hongkong Police] Reserve, and the Long Range for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Aggregate by Edmns, Kissord, of the Ladies (Both Including tax) Middlesex Regiment. The Revolver
are obtainable through Aggregate was" won by P/Sgt. Hoo,
SECRETARY upon the per of the Police Reserve..
The Royal Engineers' Cup was won by Lt. Russell; Capt flyde of the Corps of Milltary both the Open Police won Slagtes and Doubles In the Claybird Shooting Competition. The Newton Aggregate Cup was won by Lt. Ashby of the Naval Volunteer Hongkong Force.'
The Steel Coulson Trophy was
the
|sonal or written application of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors intro- daced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.
The Secretary's Office. 1st floor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 NOON,
Tiffins are obtainable at the
won by the Hongkong Police, the Club House provided they are
Public Schools Veterans' Trophies |
Mrs, E. K. Allin, former Malayan by Marlborough (8.R. b) and Rad- ordered in advance from the No Champion. Gem Hoshing
wag
The set went to
ley (SR. a).
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“WONDERS” BEAT OPTIMISTS
"Hongkong Wonders" beat the
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irresistible. She scored winners repeatedly with sizzling backhand CEOSS-Court drives, Mrs. Allin tried to reduce the margin in the first set by coming up to the net, but her opponent seized the oppor" "Optimists by 213 points in the including Ladies, and is payable unity of passing her with well- third round of the second stage at the Gate. Soldiers and Salfors placed drives.
of the Ewo League at the Bowling in Uniform are admitted Half Alleys last night. Scores follow: Price. Gem at 6-Ź.
The second set went badly for
Hongkong Wonders:-M. » Talan
By Order, Mrs. Alla. Gem Hoshing kept| (478), L. Gaddi (488), J. Landolt Mrs. Allin pinned down the (442) and A. Goldau (427)—total
C. B. BROWN, pase-line with perfect length 1,811.
Secretary. drives. She won the set at 6-0. Optimists-8. A. Ismail (429), R. W. Manby (411), O. Chow (308) Grand net-play by Sinclair in and L. D. Skinner (380)-total the doubles match enabled him 1,598. and Mrs. Sinclair to bring the
DOUBLES MATCH
to
game to six all in the second set. This match bardly produced the best tennis from any of the play- Fers. The slippery court was part- ly responsible. Gem Hoshing often got the better of Binclair. at net with pretty drives down the lines, but on the other hand, Sinclair often killed her hottest drives by his superb play at net. RESULTS Gem Hoahing beat Mrs. E K. Allin 6–2, 6–0.
Gém Hoaning and Ong Ee Kong beat Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair 6-1; Bud
Sporting Fixtures
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BADMINTON-Y. M. C. A. Bad- rainton, in the West Lounge, 8.30 p.m. BRIDGEY M. C. A. Women's
Section Bridge, 10 am. SWIMMING. - Mixed Swim- ming, in, Y.M.C.A. Swimming Pool, 6 p.m. TENNIS-Open Singles; 8.
Rumjahn Lim Talan-tet. Club Handicap Doubles: J Thomson and R. G. Biesel (-1,8)
An
J; L-C. Pearce, Club Handicap Singles: V. R. Gordon (-3.6) __or
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BADMINTON.-Y.M.C.A. Women's Section Badminton, in the West Lounge, 10 am. SHOOTING-Weekly Spoon and Practice Shoot, at Kowloon City Ranges, 2 pm.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
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3. W. Bander and T. J. Gould BADMINTONYM.C.A. (-15) (3) Handicap Mixed Douton in the West Lounge, 8:30 bles. T. Pearce and Miss D.
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Dodwell C15) v. Mr. and Mrs. BWIMMING, Mixed Swimming, LGoldman (-15) (8) Club in YMCA Swimming Pool, 6 Champlarship: EE Story, or v.
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