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SOCCER REVIEW
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1940.
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ROYAL SCOTS CAUSE THE SEASON'S BIGGEST UPSET League Champions Lose Fine Record: Eastern In Form
BY "PILAT""
SOUTH CHINA "A" LOST THEIR FINE RECORD OF "NO- DEFEATS"." ON SATURDAY when the Royal Scots defeated the champlons by a solitary goal to register the biggest upset this
seasort
The Scots, on the day's play, were clearly the better side and thoroughly deserved to win. It was not until well in the second half after the Scots had scored their goal that the champions shook off their lethargy and show glimpses of their best form. The clos- ing minutes were very exciting and though South China forced two comers in succession they could not turn these to their advantage.
Hossack was in top form and, if sang, however, was not as sure in Le had been given more support his kicking as he is wont to be. by his inside men, would have accomplished better results though he had two good wingers in Munro and Gilroy,
Naysmith, and Fraser wolked hard in the defence and did a cred table job of blocking Lee Wal- tong who found two or three men on him every moment he got the ball,.
MILD SURPRISE
chances in
LAWN BOWLS AT ANNUAL MEETING
U.S.R.C. THIS AFTERNOON
Governor To Lead Team Against Home Club
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There will be a friendly lawn bowls match at the United Ser- vices Recreation Club green this afternoon at 8.30 o'clock when a team led by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, will meet the USRC.
MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN HISTORY OF FANLING HUNT AND RACE CLUB
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“Last sesion was the most successful in the history of the Club” said Mr. M.`M Watson, president of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club at the annual general meeting held in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd, yesterday, in course of his report for the past year,
After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed, the chalman moved the adoption of the report and accounts.
CLUB A TO PLAY
KAI TAK AT
RUGGER
SAPPERS WIN
The
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AT RUGGER
FAST GAME AT..
SOOKUNPOO
There will be a game of rugby football on the Club ground at. Happy Valley today, when the
Royal Engineers defeated Club "A" XV will meet Kal Tak the 8th Heavy B.. by three tries The game will commence at 4.43 (nine points) to гол (Ave 9.20.
points) in a friendly rugger match The Club side has been selected at Sookunpoo yesterday evening. as follows:-
Originally the gunners were, R. Rutherford: R M Lavalle, Ddown to meet the Middlesex Regt- Hynes P. B. Wilson, H. van Leer.ment and the Engineers to were to wen (Captain)) A H. R. Butcher, play the Royal Scots The Scots C. G. Tresidder W. Stoker, R. a. and the Midds, however, were un- theless we should like to point out Castleton, E. W. Stout: R. M. Mable to play, and the sappers, I would like to draw your atten- tha; this loss has been reduced by King, L. A. Berin: J. Redman, J. therefore, took on the gunners, The teams are as follows:-
tion to the very successful year more than $500, due to the ex-Roscoe and R. Leigh. Government House:-R. D. Wal- which the Club had and which cellent and generous service given ker. 1. Newton, J. Deakin and has made our financial position to us by Mrs. Alec Potts and her E the Governor (skip); Col. E. P. less acute than it was at this time C. Collin, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, last year. Mr. Justice J. A. Fraser and E Searle (skip); W. A Cornell, Mr. Justice R. E Lindsell, C. B. Ro bertson and Sir Atholl MacGregor (skip).
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when they won against Kwong Navy caused a mild surprise
United Services Recreation Wah by the odd goal in seven. This Club:-G, F. Costello, A. Hubbard. victory augurs will for the Navy's Major E. Levett and P. Younghus- their Kotewall Cup band (skip); Lieut. R. W. Rowell,
Capt. R. T. Guscott, A. C Milne! and Dr. J. T. Smalley (skip); Ma- jor C, S. Bates: A. J. R. Moss, Commdr. Colson, R.N. (Retd.) and
match tomorrow afternoon.
Fielding what was virtually theft strongest eleven, the Senior Ser- Duncan was brilliant in between vice played the better brand or the sticks and brought off som Soccer and should have won by Col. E. 8. White (skip),
really daring saves.
wider margn.
Roughly was very prominent
The champions`were much below
defence while Robinson showed the form they showed against Eastern. The forwards lacked their süre pair of hands ir guarding the usual ane finishing touches but Navy's citadel. the two wingers Tang Kwong-sum and Lau Tau-man, were seen in some fishy runs down the line. Fung King-ch'eorg was the hardest
worker in the attack and tried
hard to get the forwards moving. Tam Kwon-kon was safe in goal and confidently dealt with all the shots that came his way. Lee Tin-
SOCCER LEAGUE
AND KOTEWALL CUP FIXTURES
Hendy a former back, played with great success as the leader of the attack and was well sup- Ported by Thorburn.
Kwong Wah. weakened by absen. tees' put up a peor, show and only the good work of len Kwok-wai, left-back saved the electricians from a bigger defeat.
CLUB-MIDDLESEX
K.J.T.C. TOURNEY RESULTS
The following are the results of the "Tournament played during last week:-
SINGLES
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st Round
S. A. Hussain beat S. S. Hussain 6-3, 6-0, 6-2; S. R. Salleh beat Pyara Singh 6-1, 6-2, 6-1; Firdos Khan beat M. A. Khan 6-3, 6-2. Despite the fact that Club were 6-1; M. O. Hoosen beat G.M. Khan mostly on the defensive, the Mid-6-0, 6-1, 6-3; G. Singh beat A. R. deser-Club encounter was not Azan 7-5, 6-3, 6-3; A Rahrin beat Jahan Dad 3-6, 6-3, 6-1; M.
Ramzan w/o Ahmed Khan.
lacking in thrills.
From the start ft was apparent that Club was up against a much superior team and Coles, in goal, and Eardley and Bone, backs. bad S. A. Hussain beat M. Ramzar
2nd Round
The following are the footballfa hectic afternoon trying to stem 6-2, 6-2, 6-2; Firdos Khan beat S.
Axtures for the coming week;---
TOMORROW
Kotwall Cup
the Midds Yorwards. Wilson was R. Salleh 10-8, 6-4, 6-3.
far from being an deal leader
though well plied with passes by Pryde and Ente Strange.
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Linesmen
Army v. Navy (Caroline Hill,
Ref. Silva;
p.m.;
Glover and Hinche).
SATURDAY
Senior Shield 2nd Round
9. China "B" v. St. Joheph's
SINGLES HANDICAP.,
1st Round
G. M. Khan-15 beat G. Singh-
Bright and his men had the Club 15.3 8-6, 6-2; S. R. Salleh-15 beat forwards subdued throughout and the soldiers' attack was again in Firdos Khan 30.3 2-6. 6-2, 6-4;
Ane fettle.
Jahan Dad-15 beat Dr. H. M. Singh-30: A Rahmir-15 beat A. EASTERN AMAZE
R. Azan scratch 6-3, 1-6, 6-3; M.. (Caroline HID, 4 p.m.; Ref.
Maintaining their brilitant form (Ramzan-15 beat S. S. Hussain Beard; Linesmen Banham ind Eastern again amazed a big crowd 30.3 6-4, 6-4; Mit Singh-4/5 beat
with an exibition of fast soccer Pyara Singh-15: 1st Division (4 p.m.)
on Sunday against St. Joseph's, Police Kowloon (Boundary The pace set up proved too much Road; Ret.-Ip; Linesmen-Wyper for the Saints who cracked up in the second half, after holding the
Adlard)
and Copsey)
Navy v. Eastern (Causeway Bay: Chinese to a one goal lead at the Ret. Ford: Linesmen Carley interval
A. V. Gosane was undoubtedly
and Baker)
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2nd Round
M. Ramzan--15 beat Mit Singh 4/6 7-5, 7-5.
The following matches will be played on Saturday:-
2nd Round
Ahmed
SINGLES HANDICAP. Club v. Kwong Wah (Club; Rer. the outstanding player on the field
1st Round -Binchcliffe; Linesmen-Ient and and, from start to end was seen M. A. Khan-15.3
Pearson)
in many grand duels with Hsu Khan-15. at 4.30 pm. Junior Shield Replay (1st Round) King-sing and had to call forth Kowloon y. 24th RA, (Kowloon, his vast experience to get the bet- 4 p.m.; Ref-Stokes)
ter of his younger opponent Electric 7. 8. China "A" (C. Hill, Hanniball let excellent support 2.30; Relva)
to "A. V but Hussain was the V. A. Rahmin-15, at 3.15 p.m. weak link in the Inte mediate line, SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
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Junior Shield 2nd Round Eastern v. Engineers (Club, 2.30; Re-Mitchell
6. A. Hussain-10 v. G. M, Khan -15, at 4.15 p.m.; Jahan, Dad-15
2nd Round
M. Q, Hoosen v. G. Singh, at Pereira 3.15 p.m
The Saints' forwards were dis- appointing. Leonard was off form SECOND DIVISION "A"
and Bertie Gosaro and R.A.O.C. v. 30th RA, (Sookan- had to do all the workK. poo, 2.30: Ret-Glover)
Jih RA, v, 8th R.A. (St. Joseph's, 4; Ref.-Omar
Second Division “B” University v. Signals (Kowloon, 2.30; Rei-Foster).
Third Division International v. Kumaons (MI- tary 2.30: Ref.-Hobson)
RAMC v. 5th RA. Military 4; Ref.-Dove)
SUNDAY Kotewall "Cup - South China v Army or Navy Hill, 4; Ref-Minniham: Linesmen---Foster and Goss)
THIRD DIVISION RASC. 7. Eectric (Sookunpoo,
230 Ret-Barretto)
Tsang Chung-wan and Kong. Sing-kin, Eastern backs, gave a polished and faultless performance and their powerful clearances and fine understanding mark them as one of the finest pair of backs in the Colony.
LAST MINUTE GOAL South China "B" were again favoured with good luck when they scored a last mirte goal to secure full points from Poice ozi Sunday,
Play was dull and slow but was livened up somewhat in the second hair when Police rallied to draw
vel at 3-all.
Chan Kwongyue, was steady in 24th R.A. v. 12th RA, (Bokun-the Police defence while Howlett poo, 2.30; Ref.-Philips)
showed clever footwork in the for-
South China v. Signals C. Hill and-line. 2.30; R1-Horlock),
TUESDAY, JAN. 23
First Division
Middlesex v. Royal Navy Bond- ary Road, 4; Ref: Linemen -Thorley and A.W. Smith).
WEDNESDAY, JAN. ZA -
2nd División "B" University Engineers (MIP tary, 2.30 Ret. -Edwards
THURSDAY, JAN. 25 ̈
3rd Division Royal Scots v. Engineers kunpoo, 4; Ref.-Smith)
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FRIENDLY CHESS MATCH
The Hongkong Jewish Youth
SPORTING
FEXTURES TO-DAY
BADMINTON—A,” Division, "Chi- qese YMCA v Chung Wah. B Division KC.C. v. V.R.C.; Bt. John's v. King's College; Re-
HOCKEY -
crelo v. Kowloon Tong,
Hongkong Hockey Club's Team 7 HKSRA on the Club ground, 5 pm, LAWN BOWLS HE the Gov-
vernor's Team v. U.SR.C.. U.S.R.C. 3.30 pm. RIFLE SHOOTING-Spoon * and Practice Shoot, Kowloop City.
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FOOTBALL-Kotewall Cup. first round, Navy v. Army (Caroline H) 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19 BADMINTON.-Mixed doubles, Re- creio B v. Recreio A; KC.C. V St. John's
Association entertained members o, A Rootstein Q, E. Shapiro 0, H of the Kowloon Chess Club at a Samuel 1. Total 21.
friendly thatch on Monday. The Kowloon:- B. D. Evans ), H."W. results were as follows:-
Randall Kurrik 0, A. Birin-
Jewish Youth Association:-Akoff, 1, E. 4. Yvanovich 1, G. Hardt (800-Raymond 0, V. Zirinsky I, B. 1, E. A. Fabel. 1, J. H. D'Almeida 0,
Henkin 1. K. Weles 0. B. 8. Litvin | Total, 5).
Mr. Watson said. in part:-
The game was good and fast. Walte opened the score with a try for the sappers which Birrell fail- ied to convert and play continued
husband. I am sure that all mem could not conveniently be record- to half time, without either side
bers are grateful and appreciative
CONSIDERABLE PROFIT
For the increased comfort now en-led in any of the foregoing se-making any further progress.
counts. You will observe that the Joyed at the Hunters' Arms,
The gunners scored a try cost of the Drag Hounds for the through Freerer early in the year was $3,170 as compared with second half and March. converted $1.616. and the reason for this to put them on the lead. Birrell, can easily be seen in the accounts however. scored a try and put the In this account it will be noticed, sappers on top but he failed to that the upkeep of Kennels show-convert.
in the Kwanti Race Course Account, which is our musin source of income, you
will observe that each of the meet- ings showed considerable profit over that of last year and in addition, the commis- sion from special sweeps was doubled.
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You will observe that a pro- it was made on the "Stable Account of $427, as compared with a loss of $587 last year. In sonte measure this has been due to the new system of Stable
supervision by the R. A. Polo Pony Club and we should like to thank them for their help in this connection. I think that we must always have a lost on the Hunters Arms working account in view of the In the Inome and Expenditure hounds. fact that our expenditure carries on Account, the balance of the three course equipment. « furniture and ners by nine points to five. throughout the year whereas the preceding account are included, ttings, linen crockery and cutlery, period of income is confined to and in addition subscriptions are down to nominal figures. the short racing seascut never credited and debit items which Continued on Back Page
ed an increase of $1,400, and in Shortly before the end Pictor addition, essential repairs and re-went over the line to give the sap-
pers their third newals cost the Club $900.
try but Birrell' We have written off the cost of again failed to convert and the and the assets. race game ended with the sappers win-
A Gramaphone Recital will be Even at the YMCA, tomorrow at 19 p.m. by Mr. Way.
The joy of the game depends upon the "PLAYER'S"
PLAYER'S
PLEASE
IT'S THE TOBACCO THAT COUNTS
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