PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
SOCCER REVIEW
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1940.
In the World of Sports
Interesting Features In Kotewall Cup Matches Chan Tak-fai And Fox Net Five Each Against Navy
THE FEATURE OF LAST SUNDAY'S KOTEWALL CUP FOOT- BALL MATCH between South China A.A. and the Navy was the bell- liant performance of Chan Tak-fai in scoring all five goals for the also Chinese thus equalling the record of Fox, of the Army, who netted against the same team in the same competition.
means their best but proved
South China's team. vas by no
strong enough for the Navy, who. however, played much better thar they did against Army.
Lee Wal-tong was not much in the picture and, with the Navy's defence concentrating on him, was content to stay back and allow Chan Tak-fal to do the shooting.
Huu Yung-sang and Mak Shlu- hon did not show as good under- standing as the Mak-Lee combina- tion. They were guilty of bad
covering on several occasions but, Individually, they gave good dis- plays.
Tam, in goal, seems it have his fast his confidence and fumbling on many occasions brought Chinese fans to their feet with anxiety.
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Bertie, and David Leonard.
For South China, Cheung Wing- chol, in goal and Hau Yung-sang and Yuen She played fine defen- sive football.
A DRAWN MATCH
After almost running Club off their feet in the opening stages, wong Wah fell off to allow Club to draw 2-all in a League match.
Club, after Kwong Wah had scored their second goal, played better soccer but poor kicking when in front of goal, on the part of the Inside. trio. robbed them of the chances of springing a surprise.
Wong King-chung was very fast
ROBINSON Convincing Rugger Win UNOFFICIAL BOAT All-Star
seven.
SHINES IN GOAL
NAVY DEFEAT
MIDDLESEX
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For Royal Scots
forwards packed well to hold the advantage over Middlesex.
In the defence, Lt. Douglas clear- ed finely and proved a big obstacle to the Middlesex threes,
The Middlesex, although they were well represented by D. M.
MIDDLESEX BEATEN Holdford at back, were outclassed
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h weight and speed. Their pass- ing and handling was also at fault, Despite the fact that they play-though the Scots standard in this
SCOTS SCORE a man short, the Royal Scots respect was only slightly better.
RACE:
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CAMBRIDGE Rugby Team's
AGREES
LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reutor)— Cambridge has agreed "to. Oxford's suggestion ta row this year's boat race at Henley on March 2 over a course of about a mile-and-a-half,
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Hard Fight
Major R. V. Stanley's team, even though they included.ter interna- tionals and five Trial caps were" hard pressed to beat Oxford University by 8 points to.3, LC. Marshall, 3/Lt. Culbertson. Stanly's had a tremendous, and Lt. Ridsdale; L/C, Boa; Pte.
The Royal Navy gained a lucky victory over the Middlesex in a First Division League Soccer matched al Boundary Road, Kowloon, yes scored a convincing victory over .. The Scots opened scoring Gracle. L/C, Combe, Cpl. Suther- advantage in weight in the tight terday, winning by the odd goal to the Middlesex at rugger yesterday through Lt. Culbertson, who con- land, Sgt. Pursey, L/C, Lane, L/C. scrumas, R. J. Longland) T. F.
on the Sookunpoo ground by 15 It was a fast game and an out-points (a goal, two tries and averted his own effort to give his Loughlin, Capt. Duke, Cpl. Ress and Huskisson, and G. B. Horsburgh being stones heavier than any standing feature was the friendly drop goal) to nil The absentee side a five-point lead. Before the 2/Lt. Pinkerton. MIDDLESEX: Interval Lt. Ridsdale burst through
D/M: Holdford: Oxford forward, and as they got from the Scots side was Private with a fine turn of speed, to score. Pte. Caudrey, L/C. Radley and Sgt. the ball more often than not J. spirit that prevailed throughout.
Navy took the lead shortly after Cody.
The attempt at conversion falled. Sturdy: Pte. Williams, L/C. Mog- Eilis thoroughly enjoyed himself at SCOTS SPEEDIER
and the Scots led by eight points geridge, Pte. Jones, L/C. Wooley. serum half. But there the visitors" the kick-off, and maintained it un-
thrilling There were several tu the second half when the sol-
Lt. Hewitt. Drm. Revill, Pte. Jen- diers settled down and did most of moves by the Scots, who, on the run of the play, had the better of the attacking.
the the Exchanges -throughout game. Their threes were speedier and the halves were quicker in getting off the mark, while their
Robinson, Navy's custodian, who gave a brilliant display in the Kotewall Cup against South China on Sunday, was again at his best.
It was through his many daring dives, and the steady defence of the full backs. Roughly and Hall that was mainly responsible for the Navy's win, "
The Middlesex did not get settle down till after the interval. Their team work was better and passing more accurate than their oppon ents', and were unfortunate in not
on the left wing and Lau Wing-securing a draw. kui proved an able leader.
made tour positional Navy changes which gave them better combination. The front line was more polished in their movements but still lacked accuracy in shoot-pivotal berth while Fowler was ing.
Hazzard, substituting for Layle, bad Lee Wal-tong subdued but in doing so failed to lend the neces- sary support to the forwards.
THORBURN NETS
Odell, Club's custodian, made The first goal for the Navy was several good saves in the first half. scored by Thorburn about Ave Forrow was off form in the minutes after the kick-off, and within 10 minutes he added an- other point. Phippens sent in a hard shot which was warded oft Drake. Without hesitation, by Thorburn, tipped the ball in before Drake tould stop it.
constantly out of position.
EASTERN'S EASY WIN Eastern had an easy 3-0 win against Navy on Saturday.
Tsul Ah-fal, former Chinese scen In the
Hendy was back in. the defence Olymple star, was but has developed an inclination centre-forward berth in place of to go too far upfeld and should Lee Tak-kee who played at right- have been seen to better advan-back. Tsul was not impressive and tage in the leader's berth.
was well watched by Hazzard.
to the Honeywell's return intermediate line strengthened the defence "but the forwards, with the exception of Hendy. never looked dangerous.
Robinson showed wonderful an- ticipation in between the sticks and could not be blamed for the five shots that went past him.
SAINTS UNLUCKY
St. Joseph's were unlucky to be knocked out of the Senior Shield on Saturday when they lost to s. China "B" by the odd goal in five. A penalty awarded in the closing minutes raised the Saints' hopes but B. Gosano ballooned the ball over the tar!
Middlesex reduced the deficit through Hall. Navy's left back, who. had the misfortune to kick the bali, into his own goal
McPage, Navy's inside right, net ted the next two goals after the resumption of play, giving the sailors a lead of 4-1.
Middlesex renewed their edorts and play was confined to the
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Police registered their first vic-sailors' territory for almost the tory for some time when they beat rest of the game. Kowloon by two goals to one.
McHardy was absent and Chris Plle had to keep goal, his place on the left wing being taken by Fan Kwai-tsol, Howlett was the best among the forwards
SOLDIERS SCORE
Saw received the ball and passed to Devonshire. Robinson rushed.
out in an attempt to dive, but was too slow to cover the distance, and Saw netted with a soft kick."
Sammy Tsang. In goal. gave a "sound display while Marques and Woo were strong-kicking backs.
Horniball was easily the pick of the intermediate line. After a forwards lacked cohesion. Ulrich Middlesex were later awarded a somewhat obscure season with and W. Williamson were outstand-penalty against O'Regan, but
Pearson failed with the spot-Eck. Kowloon. F.C. last year, this player ing in, defence. is coming into his own this season and is improving with each game.
KOWLOON DISAPPOINT
The last goal of the match was Kowloo put up a disappointing scored by Freshwater. Robinson's show and gave one of their worst view was partially hidden when displays so far this season. The Freshwater took a shot.
A. V. Gosano showed that be has lost none of his skill In leading the attack and was well supported by his brother.
Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY
SELECTIONS
Navy. after three consecutive defeats last week, sprang a sur- prise on Middlesex when they met at Boundary Road in a League game yesterday winning by four goals. to three
Northampton
SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY BADMINTON LEAGUE B. Divi-
sion, V.R.C. v. King's College! (A King's College); St. John's ▼ Kowloon Tong: Recreio V. St. Andrew's, FOOTBALL. Second
Division:
The following teams will repre- Share Points Royal Engineers.
sent the YMCA at hockey this week:
TOMORROW
(Happy Valley) 230′′p.m.
F-un practically the first Lel- | ceste attacking movement Bowers HOCKEY-Club Sentors 8th
"A" XI Hongkong-Singapore gave them the lead from an open Brigade. R.A.: Benwell; Jordan and ng made by Smith, Perry: Smits, McLellan and Tom-
Northampton replied strongly, linson, Stone, Gemmell. Bartlett, and after a quarter of an hour Austen and Baldwin, (At "Y"
Luman equalised. ground, 4.45 p.m.).
SATURDAY
Northampton had consideramy | the better of the early part of the 1st XI v. Rajputana Rifles: Ben- well: Jordan and Yurieff; Kemp second half, but from a breakaway ton, Bates and Waldron; Smith, Coutts opened up for Bowers in Gemmell, Taylor, Austen and Five Leicester the lead
ground, 4.15 Northampton came Coombe.. (At p.m.),
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Hvy: Regt. R. A. (Club ground) .5 p.m.
RIFLE SHOOTING, Hongkong
Rife Association Spoon and Practice Shoo; (200, 500 and 600 yards) and Revolver Shooting 1.45 (Kowloon City Rankes). RUGBY-Club Av
p.m.
(Club) 4.45 p.m.
TO-MORROW
Мату A
8. Litv'n: VV Kolatchon Birukot v. L. Blair: A. Y
back, and CHESS. Colony Championship. |- only the unknă running of the
First Round. O. V. Prasalov v. B. 2nd XI v. R.AS.C.: Cleggett; | bill delayed an equaliser. However, Kleen and Perry; Smits, Tomlin-Henson put his side an terms live son and Broch; Mackenzie, Rix minutes from the end. Spare, Morgan and Banks. (At US.R.C, ground, Chatham Rd., 4,15
C.C.C. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY
MANSFIELD LUCKY Mansfield got an early lead through Robinson, who scored with a fast drive from the left.
Mansfield made several efforts to Encrease their lead, but after 30 The following have been selected minutes Burbanks got away on
represent to
the Cralgengower the visitors left and equalised.
Immediately" on. restarting Cricket Club on Saturday at 2
Hickards restored Mansfield's lead, XI (League) v. IR.C. The visitors fought, back valiantly (Away) E. Zimmer (Capt.), and twice came near to equal'sing. Both sides played fast and at-
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J. Billimoria, AR.H. Emall, A. K
Ismail. E. A. Lee, H. P. Lim, Wtractive football, but generally the Hong Sling, G. Bouza, C. Winch.
defences were too good for the J.L. Young Baye, F. R. Zimmern. Scorer HW Randall, Umpire attacks Ladd
2nd XI (Friendly). Police
(Home):-B. R. Trance (Capt.), N. W. Lam, JW Leonard T. Lock, Broadbridge, ́A. H, Email, A. B. A. M. Omar, W. K. Way, Scorer Hamson, B. R. Tranee, A. Hung, C. W, Brandbridge.
v, K. Welss; Br H. Pollock v. E Zimmern: K. M. A. Barnett v. A. Karrik. FOOTBALL. Third Division. Royal Scots, Royal Engineers (Sookunpoo) 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 26. BADMINTON. - Mired
League, Talkoov, Recreio X.C.C. v. University,
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SATURDAY, JAN. 27.
Doubles
·B.:
CRICKET First Division: Army v.
K.C.C. (Bookunpoo); HKC.C.-Y. HKU. (HK,0,0.); IR.C. v..Crai gongower (Bookunpop); Second Division': 'K.0.0. v. Army" (K,C. *C.); «Cipil Service C.C. 'v. 'Unlyer- Kity (Happy Valley). FOOTBALL Wah Cup, Army By Navy Caroline Hinge TENNIS,Colony Ladies Tennis Uhampionship, Engles Final USRC. 3. p.m.)
DAUGHTER FÖR MRS. B. L. TAO Mrs. B. L. Tao, formerly Miss Yeung Sau-king, national and Olympic swimming star, gave birth to a baby daughter yes- terday. Mother and child are understood to be doing well.
Miss Yeung married Mr. Tao. a well-known jockey, last year.
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On resumption, the Scots againnings, Pte. Berrey. Cpl. Güham, superio.ity ended. took up the attack and maintained Pte. Hanlock and Sgt. Burrell,
5TH R.A. BEATEN
pressure until a Ane three-quarter move saw L/Cpl. Marshal go through for atry, which was again unconverted,
A DROP GOAL The Middlesex made every effort to reduce the deficit, but with the Scots playing enthusiastic, if not classy, rugger, they were unable to: make headway.
3 points).
DEADLY TACKLING
By close marking and deadiv In a game which was played at tackling, M. J. Davies in particular 2.45 pm, the 8th Heavy Regiment doing a lot of fine defensive work, defeated the 5th AA. by a drop Oxford "held their own behind the goal, and a try (7 points) to a try scrum: G Hollls was n excellent form on the wing, besides scoring The teams were: 8TH HEAVY: Keeble; Marsh, 'a brillant try, and D. H. Burrow Richards, Lomax: Smyke, MacM-Was a sound fullback
D. J. Macrae and T. A Kemp In another spectacular three-lan, Pitt. Cook. Turner, MacDer- quarter move L/Cpl. Boe gained mott, Piùmmer. Luckett and Raw-got through a lot of work for the possession and, streaking acressings.
visitors, and W. M. Penman 5TH AA Eastbrook; Dobbson safe as ever at full-back. Except the field, dropped a peach of a goal which turned the score to the Harding and"
Mulligan; Giblin.
was.
Scots favour to 15 points. There Sutcliffe, Salisbury, Evans, Mew, when he raced up to touch down Clarke, Henry. Rafferty, Page. Lear for the first try A: Obolensky never was no further scoring.
had a chance of showing his speed. ROYAL SCOTS: Lt. Douglas; and Browns?
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