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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1940.
In the World of Sports &
ROYAL ENGINEERS WIN ARMY COLONY TENNIS
RUGGER SEVENS TOURNEY 9-3: EVENLY CONTESTED FINAL WITH
AT VALLEY
ROYALS AT
Amazing Speed By Waite And Birrell For Sappers
BY FLY-HALF”.
Speed and more speed by Waite and Birrell, of the Royal En- gineers, proved the downfall of the Royal Scots when these two teams clashed in the final of the Army Seven-a-side Rugger Tourney at the Valley yesterday resulting in a win for the former by three tries (9 points) to a try (3 points).
Both teams were evenly matched and as a resul; some very good rugger was seen. Outstanding for the Engineers were Birrell and Waite who' time and again covered invaluable ground by their speed.
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"Foley, at back; also gave a grand Royals defence to register the first display-his handling was excep- try, but was unsuccessful with the tionally good and his ficking to kick. Despite determined" efforts touch" was at times. beautiful on the part of the Royals to The forwards played hard and equalise the sappers back division
thel managed to hold out till tackled well,
The Royals' only weakness lay in whistle for the first half. their lack of speed-outside of Immediately" on resumption of that they were worthy opponents play, the Engineers applied pres- of the victors. Gibson, at back. sure and, from a good pass by was brilliant at times-he posses- Artingstall, Birrell again scored sed fine defensive tactics and but failed with his kick, With stopped the Engineers tom scor- the score standing at 6-0 in favour ing more than once. Both Miller' of the Engineers, the Royals now and Cuthbertson played a sterling came into the picture with some game and the try by Miller was good forward play and from a beautiful.
GOOD MOVEMENT
In the first half exchanges were fairly even the ball travelling fromį one end to the other. Following a good movement initiated by Walte, Birrell broke through the
loose, Miller got possession of the ball to go through the Engineers defence for one of the best tries In the afternoon. Gibson failed to convert.
H.K. GOLF CLUB occasiong
ADAMSON CUP DRAW
The following is the draw for the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Adam-İ
FIRST ROUND
4I
SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY
TOURNEY
Unietani Defeats
S. A. Hussain
O. Umetani," former Japanese ranking player, beat §. A. Hussain In the open Singles of the Colony, venais tournament yesterday by 9-7, 6-2
There was, a large crowd out to watch the game and they were RUGBY.-Combined Small Uniw well rewarded. Both players gave Hongkong Police A (4.90 of their best and revealed a high p.m.); Royal Scots B. V. 5th standard of play in which clever A.A. Regt., RA.
(4.50 p.m.): placing on the part of Hussain and Civil Service v... Rest of Club B. hard, accurate back-hand strokes
The mile race in progress during the University sports on Satur. day. The winner, W. W. Abraham, čän be seen in the back fourth
from the Inft.
ORIENT FAIL
AT HOME
Clapton Orient ... Aliuwall...2 Orient fell away after the interval and Wete lucky that the margin against them was not Beater.
The Millwall forwards, who swung the ball abou, with great effecs, missed many chances in the second balf, Orient, on the other hand, kept the ball too close and were outplayed for long spells.
Astley was prominent in the early stages, but he had little support. A great deal of credit must to to Taylor and Rumbold, the Orient backs, who were
(5.10 p.m.) Hongkong Police B. by Umeland were the main "fea- BLARNEY STONE SHIELD overworked when Millwall gained.
v, Taikoo (5.30 p.m.); Wayfoong tures...
v. HMS... Tamar and Small The Japanese appeared rather
(Sookun-
nervous at dist and Hussain was
HOLDERS GIVEN CLOSE FIGHT BY SMALL UNITS
Police "A" Round By
Enter Second
Narrow Win
ships B. (5.50 p.m.). RUGBY.-Finals of Army Seven-leading five love before the new- comer began to get into his a-Side Tournament.
stride. Umetani then steadily poo). 3 p.
brought the games up to five-all TENNIS-Open Singles:-J. I. and eventually it ran to seven-all Pearce v. Peter U. (1); Open before the Japanese was able to Doubles: Wong Hok-nang and win two games in succession and Lee Chi-man v. T. C. Monaghat pain the set. and T. f. Gould (5): J. Con-
CLEVER PLACING. salves and A. V Remedios V.
Hussain, frequently defeated the (8); Paul Kong and B. Szeto Handicap Singles:- D. M. Mac-Japanese on his hard service. His Dougall, -15.2 v. P. Wynter-placing too was clever but his Blyth, 28 (6); G. W. Sewell, wind, failed and atter leading two- 4.8 v. A. T. Dow. -3.6 (7); love in the second set. he began weaken rapidly eventually Handicap Doubles: N. D. Lloyd to and W..R. Lambert. scr. v, J. Rrumbling to Badly to let the Jap M. Smith and D...J, S. Crozier. anese dháw away, and win in com-
The best rugger of the after- Police "A": D. H. Taylor; B. C. ser. (4) Handicap Mixed Dou-paratively easy style.
Should Umetal defeat Lt. J. snoon was undoubtedly served up Fay and G. 8. Wilson: J. R. M bles: T. A. Péarce and Miss J.
TOMORROW
V.
Rumjahn-
IN IDEAL WEATHER AND BEFORE A FAIRLY LARGE CROWD,
HOLDERS POLICE - “A”.
OF THE BLARNEY STONE "SHIELD, SECURED ENTRY INTO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE COM- PETITION AT THE EXPENSE OF THE COMBINED SMALL UNITS WHO GAVE THE CHAMPIONS A CLOSE FIGHT TO LOSE BY A PENALTY GOAL (3 POINTS) AT THE VALLEY YESTERDAY,
Other teams to record wins were the 5th A.A. "A", Civil Service, Hongkong Police "B" and Hongkong Bank,"
control."
Millwall went ahead
in the opening minutes through McLeod, but within eight minutes of the start Astley equalised after brillian, solo spurt.
a.
J. R Smith made many openings after the interval, and he was easily the most outstand- ing forward of the match. The winning goal was scored by Jinks. who beat Hall following a corner. BRENTFORD LUCKY TO DRAW› Boscombe......2. Brentford ......2
A lucky goal scored by Brentford a few minutes from time "gave, them a point they hardly deserv- ed.
Y
S:rangely enough, the goal was practically a "gift" presented by the star of the match- Boscombe's *keeper. Bird, He Armstrong -16 v. Mr. and Mrs Theobald. the next oppoñent he by the Hongkong Bank who over- Wall; C. Wright-Nooth. P. J. Cul- rumbled a long, bouncing ball and James had the eastest of tasks in G. C. Burnett -15.2 (2); R. C. must meet whe surprisingly rewhelmed their opponents, Tamar Unan and S. Innis.
Combined Small Units: Pte.
equalising. Beavan and Miss J. Smalley, celved a "walk over from Paul and Small Ships "B", by superior
Both sides put all they knew -3.6 v. H. J. Armstrong and Mrs. Kong. the veteran Davis Cup play to win by 19 points to nn. In MacDonald (RAM.C.): Siz. Will
player, he will have to meet both this game, D. G. Day was brilliant (R. Bgmais). Lt. Coombes into the game for the whole 90 L. R. Andrewes."-30 (3). "
HD. Ramjahn and 3. 4. Ram-with some magnificent running M.C.): Sig. Morgan (R. Signals) minutes, and there were many jahn before finding his way to the and tricky play. He scored the Lt. Crawford (R. Signals), L/C:
stoppages for infringements due Interest in the game was heigh-
inal
first try for his side by a wonder- Bedford (R. Signals) and Sig
mostly to overkeenness... tened with each side making FOOTBALL-Middlesex
St.1 It is 3 question. however. ful run to leave the Navy defen- Harrington (RAM. C.).
Gorman, the Brentford right. valiant efforts to snatch victory
Joseph's (Sookumpoo), 5 p.m. whether he would be able to beat ders far back in the field. Alt- 5th AA Regt. “A”: Gibiin," from the other. Speed-this fat-
RUGBY-Combined Small Units either of the Rumjahn cousins kenhead was also conspicuous with Mulligan and 2/Lt, Banner; Gnr. back, was injured and played as tor which proved on innumerable
lest Boscombe or Hongkong Police. A v. 8th but there is always an element some good passing and defensive Butcliffe: Gnr, Clarke, Gnr. Mul outside left in the second half. Kirkham⠀⠀ just to be the winning
lin and Capt: Mills. Hvy. Regt. R.A., B. (4.30 pm.); (of luck in all sport and whatever play. "stroke" now came into the pic-
Royal Scots "B": Lt. Ridsdale: before the finish, and right on H.MAS. Arawa v. Royal Scots the result of the
POLICE "B" v. TAĮKOO Where ture in the form of Waite and Bir-
susperse and thrills Fairley and Pe. Cody: L/Cpl time Sanaghan (Boscombe) and A. (4.50 p.m.); HMS. Tamar Umetan! games would be, ther rell who time and again covered
and Small Ships A. v. Royal should certainly produce some ex-were concerned the match be-Loughran; Sgt. Pursey., L/Cpl Holliday (Brentford) were sent
On the field, much territory by their fleetness
Engineers (5.10 p.m.); The Doc-cellent teants and be wel worth tween that of the Police "B" and Coombe and L/Cpl. Lane:
Brentford began at a cracking of foot.
Talkoo proved to
Civil Service; JC. Charter? C. be the best. tors v. 8th Hvy, Regt. R.A. (5.30 watching
Fluctuating fortunes were the G. Tressider and G H Fowler pace and Holliday scored within p.m.); Rest of Club A, v. Royal
minutes of the start. highlight in this game the Police Y. O. Morgan; J. Redman, A, J. G. a few Scots B..or 6th A.A. Regt. R.A.
Boscombe ht back, and after arst gaining the ascendany by a Taylor and B. Hynes SHOOTING-Hongkong Rifle As
try and when they appeared to Club "B": H. Hopkins; R. M. Kirkham had equalised from a sociation's Weekly Spoon and
have the situation, "well in hand" Lavalle and H. van Leeuwen; G. penalty they went ahead through Practice Shoot. at Kowloon
they allowed Taikoo to snatch a Carey; P. F. Wanklyn, K. W. Sal- McDonald." City, 1.40 p.m.
Boscombe's defence was sound in O. Umetani beat 5. A. Hussain lead from them by a goal. Playter and W. Stoker.
Hongkong Police "B":"W. Jack-face of the smart Brentford throughout was scrappy whilst
in Marsland Ma beat A. R. Kitchell the exchanges were even,
son: Dempsey and N. Reynold: I attack, which Manley and
outstanding. were
The In the second half when Tal- Leslie; Rose. LA Gearle and B. Smith
"Bees" are the first team to take kog dominated play and victory Wheeler
Taikoo: J. M. Matthews; J. three points from Boscombe since D. seemed to be in their hands, the
introduction of Regional Police staged a remarkable re- Hutchison and G. B. Godfrey; the Rcovery in the very last minute Rutherford; I. Macrae, R. G. Cas- football.
of the game to go through the tleton and J. B. Collis. hitherto impregnable Talkoo de-
DESPERATE RALLYING With the Royals rallying des- son Cup Competition 1939-40-¡perately to equalise the Engineers match play stages.
clinched the issue when, following some excellent passing between G. E. Wilberton (12) v. V. Ebbage Waite and Foley, the latter man- 18)-winner to meet S. T. Butler aged to cross over for the last try (12) bye in second round; T. J. of the afternoon. The game end- Price (9) v. F. Buckle (12); A. Jed with no more scoring thus MacFayden (18) v. G. W. Reeve leaving the Engineers worthy win- (13); D. Humphreys (7) v. Hugh ners in an evenly contested final. Smith (9): G. Davies (10) v. J. Royal Scots: 2/Lt. D. G. Gibson: Forbes (9); D. 8. Edward (3) v. E 2/Lt. Ford and 2/Lt... Pinkerton; Tuck (14)-winner to meet W. WL/Cpl. Gracie: 2/1 Miller, Cpl. C. Shewan (7) bye in the second Sutherland and 2/Lt. N. H round.
Cuthbertson (Capt).
The first round is to be played Royal Engineers: Spr. Foley: off on or before Mar. 24. the second Spr. Artingstall L/Cpl. Birrell; round on or before April 7, 'the L/CpL Walte (Capt): L/Sgt. semi-final on or before April 21 and Brinkley, Opl.
the final on or before April 28.L/Cpl. Apperly. Players are requested not to leave matches until the last available date.
QUALIFYING ROUND
In the qualifying round for the Adamson Cup. played between Mar, 1 and 10 at Happy Valley. T. J. Price qualified with a score of 77-9-68.
"The Bogey Par Pool on the Old Course at Fanling fixed for Mar. 9 and 10, is cancelled owing to in-, suficient entries.
ADVERTISEMENT
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Second Extra Race Meeting to "be held on Saturday, 23rd and Monday, 25th March, 1940, (Weather permitting), may be obtained the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building; the Chib House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club: and the Stables, Shan Kwong *Road.
at
Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 14th March, 1940.
By Order,
B. BROWN,
Secretary.
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Sheldrake and
FULL RESULTS Following are the full results of yesterday's play in the Colony championships:--
TENNIS. - Open Singles. T. A. 19-7, 6-2,
Pearce v. R. G. Biesel Jr.
(4); }
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OPEN SINGLES
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
L M. S. Lloyd (-2/6) beat H. Bidwell (-2/6) B-6, 9-7-
J. W. Leonard or Lam Kwan v. 11-9, 6-3. O. Rumjan (5); Open Doubles :-Dew Shing-cheong and
Kitchell Koon-hung V. AR and I. M. A. Razack (8); Club Singles:-A. Lade v. B. C. Fay (3); C. B. Nicholson v... G. W.
J. J. Ferguson (7): Handicap
Lt. J. S. Theobald beat v. Gordon 11-9, 3-6, 6-3.
Club Handicap Doubles
تویی
Sewell (6); A. H. Barwell v. A. Lade and G. W. Sewell (-5/8) Singles: E. S. Hall, plus 1.8 beat M. Pagh and A. Zulauf (-30.1) V. F. Macleod, plus 1.8
(1); v. 8-6, 6-3.
W. G. Harvey and Dr. A. H. Bar- R. Gordon, -4.8 v. C. TR. Hyde well (scr.) beat C. C. and C. M -30, (2).
Stark (plus. 3/8), 6-4, 6-1.
Tamar and
Hongkong Bank: G.G. Aitken-and S/Lt, Kennedy: A. N. Other: fence to register their second try head; M. G. Carruthers and DG. L. 8. A. Palmer, 8. B. A. Addis and
THE RESULTS to win the match by one point. Day; A H. R. Butcher; F. Thomp-A B. Longmuir.
son, J. S. Dunnett and A. M. Ken- The second round matches will be decided tomorrow and the Results of the matches were as nedy: » follows:
Small Ships "B": final on Saturday Proceed are Hongkong Police "A" (Holders) Ldg. W. "Barlow; Tel." Bowden in aid of the BW.OF. beat Combined Small Units 3-0: The Open Doubles game between 5th AA Regt. "A" beat Royal Kwok Hing-chung and Lai Kwal Scots "B" 60; OM Service beat fan Capt. C. H. R. Hyde and db 6-0 Hongkong Polic
"B" beat Tattoo 3-5; Hongkong Bank beat Tamar Bmall Ships. Open Singles-J. L. C. Pearce ́ v "B" 19-0. Peter U
THE TEAMS
Championship Yachting Race Person was postponed
The result of the 7th Championship Race of the Royal Hong- kong Yacht Club sailed on Bunday over a course of 23 miles is as follows:-
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Finished Corrected Pos. Pts. Points 15.06.58 15.04.20 I.. 10 57 15.20.15 15.17.35 15:20:38-15,20.38 15.31.24 15.28.38
Tern, W13 (3) L. Anderson) Curlew, W12 (P. Clarke) Sai Long, W27 (A. M. Mack) Typhoon, W10 (G. M. Marrs)...... Mistral. W22 (Capt. R. W. Ber-
15.54.25 15.42.37 ridge) Monsoon, W18 (Maj, A. P, Trevor) 16.12.58 16.09.45
"E" CLASS STARTED 10 AM.
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TODAY'S PROGRAMME
Open Doubles Wong Hok-nang and Lee Chi-man v. T. C. Monag- han and T. J. Gould:" J. Gonsalves
The team were as follows:
and A. V Remedios ▼ Paul King WOODERSON
and Bick Szeto
TOMORROW'S MATCHES
Open Singles. W. Leonard v.
Omar Rimjaha; T. A. Pearce v.
R. G. Biesel, ír
Open Doubles-Dew shing--
BEATS THE FIELD
S.. C. Wooderson, the famous
cheong and in Koon-mung v. A 6. miler, Anished first in a field of 57
Kitchell and I. M. A. Razack..
THURSDAY
Open Doubles-Lee Hua-kek and J. W. Leonard v. 5. A. Rumlahn and H. D. Rumjan.
starters in the 71-miles mob match at Petersham. Blackheath Har- riers, his club, beat a combined team of the three clubs, Ranelagh, Orton, and South London Harriers. The 10-miles invitation road Open Doubies-Pang Ol-lam and walk organised by Belgrave Har Teung Ping-chiu v. J. L. C. Pearceriers at Wimbledon provided an- and D. I Bosanquet,
FRIDAY
14.35.59 14.17.35 Highwayman, E32 (DF Landale) 15.36.12 14.17.48 Tal Wap Shan, E35 (Maj. J.-E.
Dobbs)
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"BAINTS" REWARDED Southampton
15.05.23 14.39.56
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"A" CLASS 3RD JAN TROPHY RACE-STARTED 10.30 AM. Tyrone Chat A6 (B. Herschend) 15.10.01 15.10.01 True Blue, All (L Garner)......... 15.13.33 -15.13.93 Artemis, A4 (G. G. Wood) 15.15.02. 15.15.02
· Gull, A9 (Capt. A. O. G. Mills). 15.19.38 15.19.38 Redshank, A10 (N. O, Chris-
tensen)
Chart, A20-(8. K. Helberg). Scandia, A (K. Kiser). Dragonfly, Al (B. 8. Carter)
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other sucess for H. G. Churcher, of the promoting club, who has been unbeaten in this class of event for three seasons.
Belgrave Hartiers beat a strong Thames Hare and Hounds team by Soundness in defence gave 44 points to 68 at Wimbledon in Portsmouth a clean score sheet at their return cross-country match. the interval, but constant pressure C. E. Ballard (Bexhill AAG) by the Southampton forwards won the 7-miles cross-country race eventually had its reward... at Patcham, which was held by The turning point in the game Sussex County AAA to take the came when Guthrie, harassed by place of the usual county cham swarming "Saints," turned the pionship.
ball into his own goat Briggs, ang Finchley Harriers 7-miles race active and enterprising leader of St Ruislip was won by M. T. Forde the home attack, later crowned a in 76min, sec. and he also had good "afternoon's work by increas the best handicap time, his allow- ing the land.
ance being 3 min.
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