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TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1940.
In the World of Sports
OF TICKETS "RACKET": TSUL YAN - PUI
DISCUSSED AT H.K.
COUNCIL MEETING
F.A.
Public
Assured
Action
Will Be Taken
The main topic of discussion at the Hongkong Football Associa- tion Counell mëeting yesterday concerned letters of complaint in the Press recently on the sale of tickets "racket" at football matches.
The Council gave an assurance that something will be done in public Interest and a special committee was formed to deal with the matter.
The discussion was initiated by
Mr. W. E. Hollands who pointed outį
the recent complaints and said SHANGHAI "STARS"
that it was necessary to inform the public of what step the Association would take to stamp out the "racket."
JOIN EASTERN
P
LAI WAH CUP FINAL
Chinese v. Army On Sunday
WINS EASILY
Playing on the Stand court yes- terday Tsul Yan-put easily defent-
ed R. G. Biesel, for., in the Colony
Open Singles by 6-2, 6-0.
Blesel went all-out at the start and the game was fairly even in the early stages, but Tsul easily drew away without extending him- self and the last few games 5 Bleset crumple up to lose six games
The final of the Lal Wah Cup.in a row, between the Army and the Chi- April 14, on the Hongkong Foot- nese, will be played on Sunday.
ball Club ground when His Excel- lency Major-General. A. E Grasett will attend.
At the conclusion of the match, Mrs Grasett will present trophy.
In the Open Doubles, T. A H. Kwok and S. W. Liang in a Pearce and B. C. Fay defeated F.
fairly evenly contested encounter. the final score being 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.
now
LADIES' GOLF HONGKONG
IN
March Competition Results
WEEK-END RIFLE SHOOT AT STONECUTTERS
A.
The Electie Competition in ald of the BW.O.F. realised $171.80
out at 30 cents per card, which represented 573 cards taken tice
The prise, so kindly given by
L. Warburton Wins The
Nett Spoon Event
Over sixty members were present at the weekly spoon.. and prae- shoots at Stonecutters Range on Saturday.'
The nett spoon for SR. (b) was won by Mr. A. I.. Warburton of Lady Northcote, has been won by the D.R.C. with 95. In the open sights class Mne. S. Croft of the
lowed by Mrs. Blair 71-174-531.c. C. Dias Azedo and Pte. A. M. Mrs. W. J. E. Mackenzie 64-101-NR.S. won the nett spoon with 89. 531." This score was closely fol Handicap spoons went to L/Cpl. Captain's Cup: Mrs. Collls 91-Xavier for SR. (a) rifles and to Mr. E. J. Mitchell, DR.C. for SR. (b) class.
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meet
C. H. R. Hyde (-30) defeated A. Lade (-4/6), B-8, 1-6, 6-3 in the the Handicap Singles and in the Mix- ed Doubles Handicap, V R. Gar- In the semi-finals, Army defeat-don. and Mrs Ralph (scr.) beat B. ed Navy by five goals to two'while | O'M. Deane end Miss Déclina the Chinese beat Civilians 4-2. Eardley".-15.3) The three Northern soccer The Chinese are the present Toul Yan-pul wit "sturs." N. 2. Lee, Hsu Wan-klu and holders of the cup. Mr. W. Pryde, who occupied the Tsao Chow-tin, arrived
Tennle Kwok in the third round. chair, agreed with the suggestion. Colony yesterday and are staying He said that the Association had a the Hotel Cecil, not been idle in the matter and; They will salt with the Eastern recalled that, as far back as ten Athletic Association team today years ago, when the Association for Manila where they will take had first taken steps to prevent part in several exhibition games. unauthorised selling and profiteer- All three players are members of ing on the sale of tickets. ..
the Lido Club, champions of Shanghai,
The Association had written to the Government on the matter and the authorities were taking an active interest to cope with the situation.
COLLAPSE OF STANDS
A letter was read from the Area Sports, Board, asking for grants for repair to the stands at Sookunpoo,
It was stated that the 50-cent stands collapsed during the match Between China and Scotland on Mar. 25.
in the
The following players will go on the tour:~~~
Lau Hin-hon. Kong Sin-keng, Tsang Chung-wan, Lo Wai-kuen. Hsu King-sing (Capt.), Lar Chung- V. K. Hul. N. Z. Lee, Cheung Kam- sang. Hau Ching-to, C. T. Tsao.
hot, Choong Yurg-sum. Lee Tak. kee, Woo Chi-siang and Tsui Ah- fol
the
WEEK - END GOLF RESULTS
The following are the results of the golf matches played over the week-end:—
HAPPY VALLEY: Adamson. Cup, Match Play Stages, Second Round. G. E. Willertori (12) beat S. T. Butlin (12) 4 and 2.
F. Buckle (12) beat G. W. Reeve (13) at 20th hole.
Lt. Smith (9) beat G. Davles (10) 4 and 3.
W. W. C. Shewan (7) beat D. S. Edwards (3) 4 and 3.
FANLING: Captain's Cup. Qua- lifying Competition April
Old Course, A. B. Purves 80-10
There were 25 entries. New Course, J. M. Clague 86-20
There were seven entples.
The team will be under management of Hsu Heng while 70. The meeting recorded that the Sze Po-win and Cheung Pak-lun stands were not. In good condition act as Hon. Secretary and 66 previous to the game and express-Hon. Treasurer. respectively."
ed sympathy to the Area Sports Board, but felt it was unable to grant their request of a certain sum from the proceeds of the charity match towards the main- tenance of the ground.
S.C.A.A. LODGETM COMPLAINT
It was disclosed at the H. K.
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ROUSING CHARITY
FOOTBALL
..
The League XI had a goal lead
SMALL UNITS SPORTS MEET
71.
MARCH 5 CLUB MEDAL Silver Division: Mrs. Smalley 97-17-80,
Bronze Division: Mrs. 1012873.
There will be a spoon" and prac- tice and revolver shoot at Kowloon Blair City Range or Wednesday, April 10
at 1.45 p.m.
SR. (B)
H.K, LADIES. WIN.
The leading scores on Saturday The match played between the were as follows:- Kowloon and R.HK.G.C, Ladies on Good Friday resulted in five matches to three in favour of the Mr. A. LL H.K. team. The individual matches were very even.
The Glover Cup Entry List will remain open until the end of April S/Lt. G. J. F. as. Owing to the alterations in
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WHAT THEY
SAID.
JOE LOUIS AND GODOY
Recently, Heavyweight Chaz- E'p 200 500 600 Ttl. pion Joe Louis and his freak style opponent, Arturo 'Godoy, from Chile, Warburton 2 33 32. 30 95% who took him to the full limit of Sgt. G. E. Breese 1 32.32 30 04 Mr. W. Trenouth scr. 29 33 31 93
the teen rounds, faced each other anew in the Sanku Coffee's Tuesday night auditorium. Joe said that fighting Godoy had been just like "sitting in a big easy chair, Testin." "Arturo boasted that after the fight he still had enough left to step out with his " wife and "Just do a little rumba."
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The HK, Garrison Small Uälts Sports Meeting will be held on the
Carey ser. 31 31 30.92 Polo Ground. Boundary Street, hand at Happy Valley, the first Mr. J. A. Guard scr. 32 31 29 92 Kowloon on Thursday, April 25, round cannot be played before Mr. W K. at 3 p.m..
May.
Gillman 2 31 34 27 92 A Scotland v The Rest match | Mr. H. J. S. Blake ser. 30 31 30 91 will be played at Fanling on Tues- Mr. H. G. day. April 23. Entries are invited
Foreman 2 30 32 29 01 from both Silver and Bronze divi-9/Et BM. sions.
BASKETBALL TOURNEY.
In the Hongkong University In ter-Hostel Basketball Tournament two more eliminating matches are: to be played off at the Gymnasium this afternoon.
ALLEN-A
At 5 e'clock Ricel Hall and May PARIS HERO
Hall will clash for the runners-up position.
At 6 pm. St. John's Hall w
meet Ellot Hall.
SPORTING
TODAY
FIXTURES
ENTENTE CORDIALE
DEMONSTRATION
LA
Bateman 2 32 33 26 91 Mr. C. A. Hyett 5 32 30 23 90 8/Lt. F.RL. Carey nfl 32 30 28 90 Mr. E.J. Mitchell 7 30 32 20 38 S.R. (A)
Mne. S. Croft.... scr. 30 33 28 49% L/Cpl. C. M.
Dias Azedo 8 30 26 30 86 Mr. H. 8. Jones" 637 31 28 26 [Cpl. V. M
%
Hammond 1 28 27 29 84 Pte. R. M. B.
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The British Army drew 1 with the French Army in their
Gutierrez 8 28 30 28 84 Association football match in Cpl. F. Cole... 5 26 28 29 83 Faris, a match which makes foot- Pte. VA DA 4 ball history. It
Cruz-Sequeira 6 27 30 26 83 was something | BOWLS. - Counci
meeting at more than an international sports Sgt. R. J. Heap 2 29 28 28 83 Gande, Price, 5.30 p.m.
event. It developed quite spon-
Pte: A. M. Xavier 9 27 29 25 818 taneously into a gigantic entente Fte. G.A Ribeiro 5 29 27 25 81. cordiale demonstration.
Mne. Jas
Fletcher 7 28 31 22 81 Thirty-five thousand people, the TENNIS. -
biggest crowd that has gathered L/Sgt. J. D. Colony's Champion-in France for any event since the Mr. H. A. Evans 10 25 27 24 78 Remedios 7 25 31 21 77 ship: Open Singles. Leung war, saw a real set-to-a first- Ping-chiu Tsui Wai put class battle of the soldiers, There
Capt. F. P. (holder) (Stand Court); Club was no doubt, of it being a clean Mr. G. H. R. Fox 9 23
Sequeira 5 25 24 24 73 Championship.-J. J. Ferguson match-cleaner than most inter-
23 73 ur R. C. Beavan v. D. M. Mac-national matches but so keen were
2/Lieut. Dougall (6) Handicap Singles the players
J.M.M. Alves 6 25 25 22 72. that there
Cpl., A. F.
Ferreira 8 27 25 20 72 (N) Winner of Nett spoon. (H) Winner of Handicap spoon Winner of (N) or (H) will have
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It was pointed out that if the F. A Counca meeting yesterday Association had granted the re- that a letter had been received quest, they would have to meet the from the South China Athletic XL 4
Football League XI. 4 Ali-British FOOTBALL. First Division, wishes of other Tootball clubs...
South China "B" v. St. Joseph Association lodging a complaint!
A draw was a Atting result to a (Caroline Hill), 5 DM concerning the Junior Shield rousing game, in which the crowd SOCCER POSTPONED match between South China and were treated to a delightful dis-
The First Division League soccer:
the Royal Engineers.
play of football skill. by both Mr. Walter H. Chen, Hon, General sides. match between the Royal Scots Secretary of the S, C. A. A., ex- and the Navy, which was to have plained that a referee at a match at been played at Causeway Bay yes should be. neutral, whereas the England had drawn first blood. In the interval, though All terday afternoon, was postponed.
one serving in that particular the second half, however. the South China "B" will meet St. Joseph's at Caroline Hill today at game belonged to a section of the scheming Doherty and forceful Army. He pointed out that several Dodds gave the opposing defence decisions made by the referee dhja gruelling time. that occasion were not satis- Dodds scored twice, and would have won the game for his side Mr. W. Pryde, chairman, expressed but for missing from the penalty sympathy with the 3. C. A. A. and spot. gave an assurance that a referee, although belonging to another section of the Army, was quite un blased,
5 p.m.
HOSPITALS TRUST LIQUIDATION
Conducted IrishTM Sweepstakes
LONDON, Apr. 8. (Reuter)-The
Hospitals Trust, Limited, of Dub-
in, which conducted the" wen krown Irish sweepstakes on the Derby," the Grand National art other big English races, since 1930, has decided to go into voluntary liquidation owing to the effects arising from war conditions,
The Trust states that during the of the sweeps. nearly £47,000,000 was paid in prizes and Over £14,000,000 to Irish hospitals,
currency
ADVERTISEMENT
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
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factory.
WOLVES RETAIN
LEADERSHIP
Hésford, of Huddersfield Town, took the place of Riley In the All- British goal. Carter wired that be was unable to play, so Willingham moved to inside left, with Kaye, of Bradford right half. -
There were about 15,000 specta- tors,
FAULTY BACK-PASS West Bromwich 1 Wolves 1
O'Donnell ran through and shot The Wolves managed to retain for Sagar to save. A faulty back- the leadership of the Midland pass created an opening for Section by holding their neigh-Doherty to cut through and score bours and nearest rivals, West in 10 minutes for the All-British Bromwich, to
the side. Albion ground.
a ŚTAW
on
were
were
M. Pagh, -30,3 v. G. C. Burnett. violent collisions all through, dicap Mixed Doubles.-C. B. and the French people in the stand -15 or E. Zulauf, -15 (7); Han- The hero of the match for all
Mrs. Nicholson.
-3.8
v. J. S. was young Alien, the goalkeeper Theobald and Mrs. Churchill. from Queen's Park Rangers, -15.2, (4).
EDELSTON SCORES
his handicap reduced by a point.
The British Army were first to score, after half an hour. Edel- WAH YAN SPORTS
ston, the Reading amateur, re-
Division:
(Bounceived
from
Back home, said Godoy to Joe and his radio audience (about. 7,000,000), he had big brothers, "good fighters, too. And don't nght, you want to watch out." forget, Champ, next time we
"What's that?" asked Joe, in- credulously. "You want to fight. again?" "Yes, sir." Aturo announ- ced. "If you want tomorrow."'
According to the script, he was: then supposed to follow up with: "Next time. Champ. I knock you out". But smoky Joe, swinging .clear from the script, beat Arturo to the punch, "Listen, Godoy," Joe said ominously, "I'm gonna give- you another chance. And next time you'd better bring up your five big brothers."
WIN FOR GURI The Ladies' Sweepstake race sall- ed yesterday afternoon resulted as- follows:--
Finished Fos.
5.01.47 1
Guri, A20
(Miss L A. Helberg). True Blue, A11 5.07.44 (Miss H. Crawball Wilson) Joss, A8
2
5:09,05
(Mrs. M. A. Neve). Artemis, A45.11.52
(Mrs. V. Gowlland). La Linda, A16
D.N.F.
(Mrs. M. I. Johnstone).
TOMORROW FOOTBALL. First
Kwong Wah v. Kowloon dary Street), 5 p.m.: China "A" V Club HU). 5 p.m.; Third Electric, 5th R.A. (St. Joseph's), i Unly the amazing, resource of 5 p.z.
Allen prevented the French from RIFLE SHOOTING Hongkong being one or even two goals up Rifle Association Weekly Spoon early in the match. Once Coutois. & Practice Shoot (200, 500 the tricky' French outside right.
a lighting pass
The fifth annual athletic sports ball Club next Thursday, com- South Lawton, the Everton and England of Wah Yan College. Kowloon mending at 1 p.m. Mr. Chen Wal (Caroline international, and Division: close rangé.
scored from will be held at the Kowloon Foot-chien will distribute the prizes.
Champion-
Club
& 800 yards), at Kowloon City, got clean, past our two backs, but 1.15 p.m.
Allen leapt out and stopped a ter- TENNIS: - Colony's
rtile drive at less than four yards' ships: Open Doubles-J. Gon-range. salves and A. V. Remedios (8): | Allen went on making these EC. Fincher and W. C. Hung almost impossible saves through CH, R. Hyde and J. J. Fer- the first half, and again in the guson (Stand Court);
second. Eight minutes after the Championship.-R. G. Biesel, Jr. British goal the French equalised. Y. B. C. Fay (7); Handicap Dou-This time Allen had absolutely no bles.-N. D. Lloyd and "W. Routaide left, swung over a centre chance. Velnante, the French Lambert, Scr. v. R. C. Beavan and A. K. Mackenzie, -1.8 (2); naturalised French), who darted to Hilti, the ex-Austrian (how Handicap Mixed Doubles.-B.
close in and crashed the ball into O'M. Deane and Miss D, Eard-
a corner of the net, ley or V. R. Gordon and Mrs. Ralph . Mr. and Mrs.
It was a very even match. The C. C. French played cunning, enterpris- Stark, Ser. (3);.;
ing football. The British were THURSDAY APRIL 11 alow off the mark at the begin- TENNIS. Colony's Champion-ning. A taller, bigger team, they ship: Open Singles 8. A Rum found it hard to keep their feet jahn v. J. W. Leonard (4); on a soft pitch. N
A minute or two later Kall had fortunate to share the points, for way with
Wolverhampton
rather the goalkeeper beaten all the a shot that hit the the home attack was potentially crossbar and rebounded into play. the more dangerous,
Clever passing between Hall and The Albion, however, frittered Sale ended in a goal to Hall with away numerous chances through a glorious first time shot, uncertainty in front of goal,
O'Donnell was tripped in the In some
rousing exchanges penalty area, but Dodds shot over Albion showed stronger finishing. from the penalty spot. There was Connelly missing narrowly on another thrill when Mannion three occasions, Wolverhampton's whipped in a fast, driving shot, } clever midfield work was nulli- which Sagar brilliantly saved by Draft Programmes and Entry fied by Albion's solid defence. tipping the ball over the bar, Forms for the Fourth Extra
SPLENDID SAVE
Taylor was Injured arid carried Race Meeting to be held on McMahon, but Wolves did not get missed Dodds scored for the All- Saunders saved splendidly from off. After many chances had been SATURDAY, 20th April, 1940, 50
many chances 23 Albion British side, but a minute later (weather permitting), may be ob- Johnson had hard luck with a long centre from Matthews Open Doubles.-Wong Fuk-nam Lawton, our centre forward, was tained at the Secretary's Office, cross-shot. and at the other end deceived Hesford and the ball and Lam Kwan or T. C. Monag- too closely watched to be able to Exchange Building; the Club Stunders saved smartly from dropped just inside the far post. ban and T. J. Gould v. J. B. do much damage, Wherever Law-
Westcott. It was an even first half, House, Happy Valley; the Hong
Bale got a fourth goal for the Gonsalves and "A. V. Remedios ton was were always three men. Albion continued to have the League XI, and Doherty scored Kong Club; the Sports Club: more chances in the second half, for the All-British side
(Stand "Court); Handicap Sin- British Army-Allen (Queen's and the Stables, Shan Kwong but their finishing remained rag-
gles. H. Barwell, -1.8 V. C. Park Rangers): Sproston (Man- Dodds equalised in the last Nicholson. -3.8 (8); Handicap chester City), Beattle (A.). (Pres- Road.
ged.
minute.
Mixedi. Double-C, H. R. and ton North End); Busby (Liver- McMahon scored for the Wolves Entries close at 12 o'clock in 70 minutes, Johnson equalising ton): Craig (Newcastle); Catlin Miss J. Small, -33 (9).
Football League.—Sagar (Ever- Mrs. Hyde-v. R. C. Heaven and pool), Cullis (Wolverhampton NOON on Thursday, 11th April, four minutes from the end,
Wanderers) Mercer Everton): (Sheffield W.); Kaye Eradford),
Geldard (Bolton Wanderers), M. 1940.
Galley was prominent in the Danskin (Bradford C.). Taylor (G
Edelston (Retang), W Lawton Wolverhampton defence,
while T.) (Bolton); Matthews (Stake), (Liverpool) Harper (Barnsley), (Evértön). Weight: (Chariton Ath- McNab and Griptop were con- Hall (G, W.) Tottenham H) Sale Buck (Grimsby); Cochraneletic), Compton(D) (Arsenal), spicuous for Albion, who had the (Stoke) Willingham Mudders Leeds) Mannion (Middles-
French Army-Hiden; Van more penetrating attack, but the field), Beasley (Huddersfield), brough), Dodds (Blackpool), Dooren. Mattler: Bourbette. Jor thalde anen wasted opportunities All-British II-Hesford (Hud Doherty (Manchester C), O'Don dan.. 202 through faulty passing,
Diagne: Courtois, Hilti, Gerstleld): Hayes (Huddersheld), nell (L) (Blackpool).
Koranyi, Hesseret, Veinanté. Bettle: (A). (Preston N.E.); Blaby
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Albion ought to have won.
Don't be Vague ask for
Haig
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