PAGE Z-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1939.

In the World of Sports

SCOTLAND QUALIFY TO YACHT CLUB ALEC PEARCE SCORES 126

MEET CHINA IN FINAL

England Defeated. In Sunday Herald Charity Cup Match

POOR LUCK IN FRONT OF GOAL FOR FRED FOWLER, Eng- land's centre-forward, and an excellent display of goal-keeping by Duncan, Scotland's custodian, made possible a victory for Scot land over England by two goals to nil in the semi-final round of the Sunday Herald International Charity Football Cup Com- petition played yesterday on the Club ground,

The Scots, who thus qualined to course of the first 20 minutes from meet China in the final, started the kick-off,

off at a good pace, and good under- The first goal was a rather un- standing among the forwards, expected one, Pryde netting from backed by good play in the inter- Just outside the circle, the ball en- mediate Ene from Williamson, their tering the net at the level of Ro- pivot, caused a series of repeated binson's shoulder. With both de- raids on England's goal in the fending backs in the line of his vision, the England custodian could do little better than fumble the ball.

CHINA EXTENDED BY PORTUGAL

Day,

Win By Odd Goal In Three After Close Game

BETTER TEAM

RESULTS

The following are the results of races of the Royal H.K. Yacht Club salled yesterday:—

A

MANAGERIE (SWEEPSTAKE)

Yacht

Punal

RACE

E

Fin. Cor. Pos. Tal Wan Shan 123903 122233 1

(Maj. J. E. Dobbs), Highwayman124337 132254 2

(Capt. J. D, K. Macrae),

124220 122517 Dr. L. Pringle). Mistral

124847 122703 · (Mr. Cartwright-Taylor). Dorinda

124158 123146 (Mr. J. Dewark U and I .....

(Mr. J. Colls),

Curlew

(D.NF.1.

Wendy

Perry Al Bat:

when

Gets Going With Rapid 66 Runs

BY E. U. ROPES

Excellent cricket was seen on the Club ground yesterday the annual Club-Army Triangular Tournament game was played, the latter winning an excellent game by 93 runs,

Highlight of the game was an excellent innings for 126 by Alec Pearce who had the added distinction of scoring his runs before the Juncheon interval. Arthur Perry also distinguished

himself with a very rapid 68 and later, when the Army went

BEFORE LUNCH

24

score at 301 the innings was de TV. N. Fortescue, b, Harvey clared closed at 2.30 p.m

T. A. Pearce, c. Webb, b, Denger 126 A, E Perry, st., Grose, b. Murphy 68 T. Ride. c. Grose, b. Harvey... 12 JL C. Pearce, b. Harvey...... 10.

THE ARMY. BATS

Before the Army went in, it was agreed that stumps should be

drawn at 3.30 pm. with no inter-DI Bosanquet, b. Harvey ..... val for tea. The innings started R, D. Gillespie, c. Grase, B. Har- at 2.40 p.m., Capt. Grose and Cpl. vey

Extras

Webb being sent in to open. They L. D. Kilbee, not out did quite well together tID Webb P. McLellan, not out was out to an excellent catch at backward point by J. Pearce. Then Capt. Godby joined Grose and these two beated very well gether.

5

15.

7.

19

Total (for 8 wkts, dec) 301

S. O. Else did not bat.

3

4

5

in to bat. Capt. Godby also scored very quickly to pass the half- century mark.

124215

123203

B

7

8

9

At this stage the Club bowling was really good, McLellan (Naval The Army were set to make 302 some of his shots to the leg alsa, Yard End) arid Perry keeping the runs to win and although they had were "daisy cutters." The best rate of scoring down for 'some ten minutes. under the three-hour, cricket of the day was seen when twenty overs between them. to do this, they went for the runs Perry and Pearce xtayed together Capt. Grose played some first right from the start and though to put up a big score for second class shots during his stay at the they did not manage it. they went wicket. Perry started cautiously wicket and after he was out Dvr! down nghting.

but after he had got his eye in the Logan Joined Capt. Godby and an- Fortescue and Richardson open-scored so rapidly that at one stage other stand followed. By the way ed" the innings for the Club, who runs were coming from his bat it was rather bad luck on Capt. Capt. D, C, E. Grose, Lb.w. Me- had first lease of the wicket but he had got most of the bowling after a while the former was out then.

"BOWLING ANALYSIS

O." M.

Godby

2

F W. 14

Ratcliffe Harvey" Murphy

B. 2 34

13

Denyer

Swyer

3.

30

ARMY

24

124446 123324 (Mr. H. Browne). Jan

124842 123406 "Capt. J, Krogh-Moe). Nannette 124254 123428 10

(Mr. V. V. Fasciato). Marander 124716 123445 11

(Mr. S. Berg).

123952 123452 12 (Mr. E. Lambert). No Name

For another minute or two, the game continued in Scotland's fa- vour, but then the England for- wards sprang into action to co- minate the play up to the interval., Azurna

FOWLER OFFSIDE

A few minutes before the half. time whistle, England's supporters were treated to a goal by Fowler, which was, however, disallowed on his being ruled ofside.

124158 123510 13

(Mr. H, Gandy). True Blue 124155 123419 14

(Mr. L. Gamer), Painted Lady 124156 123520 15

Dr. Dean-Smith ».

Gul

Siskin

."124252 123516 18 Mr. A. O. G. Mills).

124244 124118 17 Mr. D. G. Allen). Yehonala "...... 125824 124834 18

(Capt, M. T. L. Wilkinson). Treenlour 133015 130013 19

Maj. C. L. Templer).

SWEEPSTAKE RACE PM. Yacht

Fini. Cor. Pos. Tai Wan Shan 170440 164833 1

(Maj. J. E. Dobbs),

Jan

ì

Portugal fleting a side that in- With Scotland leading one-nil, „cluded several third division play- the game, after the interval, was ers, almost confounded local critics featured by three attempts by when they went down to China Fowler to score, Duncan each time by the odd goal in three in their executing a brilliant save,

The! semi-final tle of the International game gradually became more rag- Charity Cup football competition, ged, a second goal for Scotland, played at Sookunpoo on Christmas off Hossack's boot, deciding the game definitely in their favour with some 10. minutes to go. The better team on the day's England were offered a small exchanges, the Portuguese were, chance to catch up when a pen- Indeed, unfortunate not to have alty was allowed against Scotland, finished with a winning margin, Fowler, however, miskicking. Several scoring opportunities, Scotland's team was definitely especially in the second period, the better of the two. Williamson, were nullifed by weak finishing at plvot, caught the eye again and of the forwards, who seemed over- again, and his only fault of the awed by the occasion.

afternoon was his inability often For the losers A. V. Gosano, in to get, back in time when England the pivotal berth, was a constant had secured the ball after a Scot- stumbling block to the Chinese tish" rald. Gibb, played at left- attack, who seemed flustered by half in place of Clarke, gave him his keen tackling. Credit must be God, support. given to J. M. Alves and C. Mar-

MUNRO PROMINENT ques, in Portugal's last line of de-

Munro, the right-wing, was the (Mr. W. B. Johnson). fence, the former impressing with pick of the forwards. His centres Punal his clean kicking and headwork. were brilliantly executed, and he Leading the attack, B. T. Gosano, paired well with Pryde. The latter after a long absence from local player fully justifled his inclu football,

enterprising and ston. displaying a more than "or- showed that he had lost little of diary knack for being in place his ball control.

to receive a pass.

With a better control of his

WILS

OUT OF GEAR ·

Gu!}

2

170314 165244 Capt. J. Krogh-Moc), Highwayman 171209 165320 3

(Capt. J. D. K Macrae),

170530 185500 4 (Mr. A, O. G. Mills). Painted Lady 170929 165859 5

(Dr. Dean-Smith).. Mistral ....... 172132 165955 (Mf, Cartwright-Taylor), · Azurma

170418 165959 7

(Mr. E. Lambert). Nannette

171421 170056 8.

172018 170315 9

(Dr. L. D. Pringle), Typhoon 172125 170319 10

(Mr. D. Campbell). Wendy

172130 170325 11 (Mr. H. W. Browne), True Blue...... 171423 170358 12

171625.170635 13

(Mr. L. Garner).

171626 170836" "14.

Of the Chinese forwards little speed in front of goal, Pryde coula Dorinda can be said. Their usual machine- have netted on two other occasions. (Mr. J. G. B. Dewar), like movements, were completely Either time he kicked too high. U and I thrown out of gear by the quick Hossack did well by himself at (Mr. J. B. Colls). tackling of the Portuguese defence, centre-forward, while Ferrier.at No Name 172108 171418 15 The only Chinese defender to inside-left, was another player who catch the eye was Leung Wing was often in the picture. chui, centre-half who had his Bone and Blackburn, the backs, hands full, when dealing with B spoiled effectively, while Duncan, Gosano,

In goal, executed one brilliant save after another.

THE PLAY

The Chinese pressed" from the

Thorburn was the best of the

start and narrowly missed scoring England forwards, with Fowler.

(Mr. H. Gandy).. Yehonala

175251 174806 18 (Capt. M, T. L. Wilkinson),

SPORTING

FIXTURES

TODAY

early on. Following midfield play, dogged all along by 1 luck the BADMINTON.-Cathedral Hall Bad. Chan Tak-fai opened China's next best. Both the wing forwards minton, 8 p.m. account from close in. Portugal falled, 'Gardner more so in his POLO-R.A. Cup Polo, 3 p.m. then took the offensive, Pereira slowness to, centre. Thomas, on RUGBY.---Club A' v. Police,, (Club). and Castilho both failing in their the other hand, would have done

4.45. p.m. attempts.

much better he had delayed his Following the change-over, Por- centres and brought the ball up tugal. went all out for the equaliser, on the wing another 10 or 15 yards but had hard luck when Gosano's before passing.

drive, with Tam unsighted, hit the The half-backs were seldom in cross bar. Bantos then, tested the picture, but Hendy played "a Tam. but his weak effort was noticeably good game at left full- eastly cleared.

back and Robinson, in goal; was Their efforts were rewarded always good and at times brilliant, shortly after. Obtaining possession

after a strong Chinese attack, SCOTLAND: Duncan: Bone, Castilho and Santos, after a Blackburn; McEwen, Williamson, pretty exhibition of Passing. Gibb; Munro, Pryde, Hossack Fer- brought the ball into Chinese rier and Tait.

-territory. They centred to Gosano ENGLAND; Robinson: Roughley. whose first time shot hit the cross Hendy: Layle, Bright, Wilkinson: bar, From the rebound Santos Gardner, Thorburn, Fowler, Saw cut in and headed the ball for the and Thomas. equaliser,

DING-DONG STRUGGLE then followed ก ding-dong struggle for the winning goal, and Portugal were unfortunate when: Santos, faced with an open goal, essayed an angle shot which hit: the upright. This was followed ini quick succession. by, a rasping shot from Gosano which Tam just managed to fist- over,

The Chinese then took a hand and Marques brought off some fine saves. Towards the closing stages of the game Lat Shiu-wing, re- ceiving from Hut, centred ΤΟΣ Chan Tak-Tal to score the second and winning goal for China,

CHRISTMAS DAY FOOTBALL

LONDON, Dec. 26 (Reuter)--- The following were the results of Home football matches play- ed yesterday: ..

SOUTH "A" Arsenal 3, Clapton 0. Millwall 5, Tottenham 1. Southend 0, Charlton 2.. Watford 5, Crystal Pal. 1, West Ham 4. Norwich 1,

SOUTH '“B” Brentford 4: Portsmouth 0. Brighton 1, Bournemouth 3.

Fulham 3, Queen's P.R. 8, Reading 7, Aldershot 2 Southampton 5, Chelsea 3.

SOUTH WESTERN Bristol Rovers 3. Swindon 4. Newport, 1, Bristol C. 1.

NORTH EASTERN Halifax 2 Bradford 3. Hartlepools 1, York 2..

GLASGOW CUP FINAL Rangers 3, Queen's Park 1.

OTHER MATCHES Accrington 2, Preston 3. Bath 1. Cardiff 3

Blackbum 5, Doncaster 0, Blackpool 3, Preston 2. Bolton 3, Stoke 0.

Bradford 1, Huddersfield 4. Barnley 2, Barnsley 3. Bury 4, Leeds 1.

Carlisle 1, Queen O'Sth, 3. Chester 1, Birmingham 1, Crewe 3, Rochdale 2.

Darlington 1, Middlesbro' 5. Everton 3, Liverpool 2. Grimsby 1. Hull 5. Luton 4, Chelsea 2.".

Manchester C. 1; Manchester U. 1. Mansfield 2; Lincoln: 2. Newcastle 1, Gateshead 1. Shefield. U. 2, Sheffield, W. 1," Notts C, 6, Coventry I Portvale 1, Northampton 1. Southport 2, New Brighton `0. Stockport 5, Oldham 1. Chesterfield 1, Rotherham 1.

Alter

Grase in getting out via the 1.b.w. route as he was playing very con- fident and appeared well set for a big score.

.

Lellan Cpl, Webb, c. J. L. C. Fearce, b

McLellan

Cpl. Murphy, c. Fortescue, b.

McLellan

and then Alec Pearce came in to Pearce's second fifty came much play the prettiest innings seen on more quickly than the first and the Chater Road ground for many with the score board showing 240

Capt. Whatman also batted Im- a long day. To begin with he was his share was exactly half.

pressively and Major Harvey hit Capt. C. E. Gobay; c. Kilbee, b. watching the ball very carefully his 100 was holsted he had a hit the rest of the side did not do Drv. Logan, b. McLellan

very cleanly for his 31 runs but TA. Pearce but after he had reached his 30

at everything but after he began to open out and from

sixes and a four, he falled to get this stage onward the "rate

hoid of scoring was really very fast.

one properly and was caught in the country.

HITTING CRISPLY" Pearce was hitting them crisply through the covers

of

very

two big

52

17

After this everybody had a go at

anything of note and the Army Major W. G. Harvey, b. J. L. C. innings came to a close about 19. Pearce......

38 minutes from time.

Sgt. Denver, b. J. L. C. Pearce....& The scores were:-

Capt, A. B. Whatman, not out....16 R.K.C.C.

Spr. Ratcliffe, b. McLellan 18

and the bowling and with the Club J. E Richardson. 1.b.w. Harvey 15

Merry

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