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SOFTBALL NOTES
BALL CLUB ALL OUT TO AVENGE EARLY DEFEAT
But Recreio Aces Will Also Be On Their Toes
Topping off a very successful season of softball, the Recrelo Aces and the Hongkong Ball Club, league champions and runners-up respectively, clash tomorrow in an exhibition match in aid of the British Wat Organization Fund. Commencing at 10.30 am. the game will be played at the Kowloon Football Club ground, and the admis- slon will be a mere half-a-dollar.- Fans who saw their League tie decided will remember that the
rtuguese boys squeezed through
to a close victory that was marred by the
after-game Controversy
over some allegedly poor umpir- Ing. The match itself was chock- fal of excitement and stormy In cidents
ALL OUT TO WIN
The Aces will be out to confirm their top-of-the-league standing i while the Ball Club boys will en
PRESENTATION
NIGHT DINNER
AND DANCE
Softball League Function
The annual Presentation Night deavour to prove that their pre- dinner and dance of the Hong- VIOUS defeat Was undeserved; kong Softball League was held at whatever the final result, fans can the Peninsula Hotel last night. be assured of seeing a great bat- The function, over which Mr, L. R. tle with "Doc" Molthen calling the fidefonso, President of the Lea- balls and strikes, Ernie Hearther gue. presided. was well attended looking after the initial and key-änd was an unqualified success. stune sacks. and "Pants" Thomas | keeping a watchful eye on the Hot! Cartier.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH
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Mr. L R. Ildefonso, President of the League, said: For the second Skipper Dave Leonard with line-time in the history of Softball in up Frankie Gonsalez
the on
the Colony we are again gathered. round. Hal Wing Lee behind the together under one root to com-
George memorate Terry .. plate.
Leonard,
the prowess of the. Souza and Omar at first, second teams and to give honour to the and third respectively. rounding winning ones who through sheer cut a sound infeld with himself at hard work and practice have at- the Windy Alley. Gardeners will
tained their ambition of being be H, All Stan Leonard and Joe supreme in their respective lea- Dowen Slim Arcul
The opposition. under "the guld-
gues
As I have stated from the chair
SPORTS
Chess Tourney ABANDONMENT OF PLANS In Middle FOR NEW CLUBHOUSE: Stages V.R.C. ANNUAL MEETING CARVALHO MOVES
TO THIRD PLACE
Two
of the more important games have already been played in the second round of the Colony Chess Championship. E. Zimmern drawing with KMA. Barnett and Barnett defeating K. Welse, but the tournament is still in a mid-
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ABANDONMENT OF PLANS FOR a new clubhouSE owing to the advent of the war was mentioned at the annual meeting yes- terday of the Victoria Recreation Club, at which the Chairman, Sir Atholl MacGregor, presided.
Mesars." Opel Aroulli, R. J. Hunt, G. A. Agabeg, D. F. Lopes, L. Roza Peretra and S. V. Gittins, members of the Committee, Mr. AO, Barretto, hon. sec., Mr. A. A. Guterres, hon. treas., and a large number of members were present.
As a mark of respect for the late showed the remarkably steady Mr. C. Nolasco da Silva, a former progress achieved by the club in Committee member. who passed 1 finances.
die stage, and one or more su-away during the year, the meeting After the report and statement prises can be looked forward to be- stood up for a moment's silence of accounts were passed, the fore the Championship is anally before commencing business,
meeding approved of the payment décided.
Sir Atholl spoke on the con- for honoraria of $300 each to the stitution of the committee, A honorary secretary and treasurer, suggestion had
been made last
OFFICERS ELECTED year that management of the The following were elected Club should be thrown open to omcers for the ensuing year:- all, Irrespective of nationality. Str Chalonan Str Atholl Мас- Atholl såld the position had since Gregor: Hon. Secretary, A. O.
Zimmern leads at present with 10 points, as many "as Barnett though the latter player has one game less left to play. K. Welss was in a strong challenging pos! tion until his defeat by Bamett on
valho, who was champion last year. has moved up level with Weiss.
Thursday, and now D. E. de Car-changed. The country was at Barretto: Hon. Treasurer, C. M. war and, in view of the delicate Xavier: Committee, D. Lyons, E. position that had arisen. no, da Roza, S. A. Rumjahn, R. J. attempt had been made to pursue funt. S. V. Gittins, D. F. Lopes. the matter further. He was sure L. M. Remedios, J. Lawrence, Bnr.. members would agree with this and M. B. Gutierrez. view
H.K.C.C. BOWLS PRACTICE
The remaining "big games" are between Zimmern and Welss, Car- valho and Barnett, Carvalho and Zimmern, and Carvalho and Weiss.
LEGACY TO CLUB Str H. E. Pollock, who beat both
Regarding the legacy left to the Carvalho and Barnett in the first club by the late Mr. Thomas "round. has yet to play all the Meek, he said two extraordinary The "following teams have been leaders except Weiss in the second meetings had been held last year selected for a practice game, at the round and should easily claim an-to consider plans for the Club and HK.C.C. today (Saturday) com- other point or two from these there was a great deal of dis-mencing at 3 pm.
games..
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P. W. D. L. Pts.
POINTS TABLE The positions to date. are:----
E. Zimmern 12 10 1 103 K. M. A Barnett 13 10 1 2 10 D. E. de Carvalho 13 8 1.4 81 K. Weies
13 8 1 4.87
8 0 5 8 6.3 4 7
cussion on the point..
Sir Atholl mentioned that the advent of war had changed the position, and the original plans
had not been proceeded with.
All branches of the club's activities were encouraging. and swimming resulted in a profit last year instead of, a He hoped Shanghal
would be able to send a team
B. S. Litvin
13 Sir H. E Pollock 13 A, Kurrik
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loss.
3 2 6.4
The
A. Y. Birukoff L Blair
13 2 2 9 3
down this year,
11 1 0 10 1
ance of the Old Maestro Henrique last year. Softball has come, seen Barros. will be Johnny Alvares and conquered Hongkong. hurling Charlle Figuereldo dolng the hindsnatching, supported by Nick Beltrad or Ai Alvares at first
roots which it has spread are so v. v. Kolatchoff 120 111 many that it will take a Hercules to dislodge it from this Colony..
Bertie Gesano at the middie cus- Although the Baby of Sport. it is hion, A. V. Gosano at third and vigorous, robust and, healthy. It Tony Alves at short.
is being played by man and women and by boys and girls, both
Starting outfielders are likely to
be Caco Marques, Zinho Gosano at the recreation grounds and at and Spotty Pereira, in reserve, schools. It has come to be one of will be Jackie Noronha and Mike the major sports in the Colony. Mendonca as second string battery The number of teams which
GOSANO'S NOT PLAYING
have entered the three leagues The Champions will miss the this season is about the same as Valuable services of Dr. Eddle. Go- thuse which
entered inst year:
STARTING TIMES FOR FANLING
The Royal Hongkong Golf Club starting times for Fanling tomor- row are as follows:-
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A.M.
OLD COURSE
9.15 G. C. Worrall, W. Hewitt 9.20 B. H. Puckle, J. C. Taylor
sano and kid brother Gerry, both Le. 42 teams. The managers, cap-9.24 T. A. Pearce, A. E. Lissaman
of whom are unable to turn out. tains and players of all of them
AS
ail
consequence. а
the hitting are to be congratulated in having power of the team will be seriously played weakened, although their defen- sive strength can be adequately re- placed.
At a league meeting during the week the Committee decided May 5 ás originally scheduled; owing to the Race meeting being held on the latter date.
FJ. Molthen, E. J. Porter and Rey Lau have been appointed to select the various teams making the trip. Portugal playing the Rest of the Colony in the Men's match and China meeting the Rest in the Ladies' game. Twelve to f teen players will be selected for each team so the complete squad will number approximately fifty or sixty players.
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From enquiries made to the Hon. Secretary of the Baseball League, We are given to understand that the League will make a late starti owing to permission, for the usei of the Caroline Hill ground, not having yet been received...
As stands have still to be erect
ed, it is evident that the League!
their fixtures with very few exceptions These excep tions wore Caused by force majeure, The Inter-Hong League bit late in the com- nay be a pletion or their fixtures, but this is due to the fact that many of the players in said league have been doing war work and were turn out for their not able to
times. The teams at scheduled. fixtures are now being accelerated and should be finished in a weers
GOOD UMPIRING
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9.28 F. D. Hunter. R Hancock 9:32 "A. T. Lay, J..A D. Morrison 9.36. E. Bathurst. H. B. Willlari-
son
940 L. R. Andrewes, Col, Collins 9.44 J. L. C. Pearce, D. Hum-
phreys
9.48 L A. R. Duncan, G. Thomer-
son
9,52 A. N. and Q. A. A. Macfadyen 9.56 P. E. Annis, J. W. Clague 10.00" N. C. McLeod, M. L Reldy 10.04 E. T. McMullen, R. C. Galed-
ner 10.08 F. Groves, G. M. Park 10.12 M. Pollock, S. L. Lloyd. 19.16 R. Young, F. A. Redmond 10.20 J. T. Smith, W. S.' Hiller. 10.24 Col. Matthews. B. D. Evans 19.28 G: T. Harrington, J. W. AN-
derson Umpiring i 19.32 A. L. Potter, E. L. Groome.
10.36 S. T. Butlin, H. A. MIls 10.40 J. Linaker, Wing-Cdr. Steele
Perkins
I am glad to be able to say that improvement has been a great noticed in the umpires' handling of the various games.
is a thankless task and a work of love for which 1 cannot emphasize too strongly the thanks that the Softball Association owes them.
Continued on Back Pare
U.S. Baseball Results
NEW YORK. Apr. 26 (Reuter)
schedule will not be able to The following are, the results of
get under way for a couple of baseball matches played yesterday:
weeks. Fans will be disappointed
to hear that, on present indica- tlons. Recreio will be, doubtful starters this year owing to lack of players--the oldtimers evident- ly do not care to face the noon- day sur
"It has been rumoured that Eastern A.A. Tiger Balm and Sing Tao are like new entries I have not been able to get anything de falte on this point, but hope that unlike most rumours this ont materialises, "Chung Hwa have now definitely decided to re-enter, despite some doubt earlier on, Abe Liu's timely return being the de- ciding factor.
AMERICAN" LEAGUE
R. H. E.
Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cleveland
10,44 A. V. Greaves, J. W. Mayhew' 10.48. V. R. Gordon, J. R. Collis. 19:52 R. J. K. Walker, J. B. Har-
rison
10:58 .D. W. "Stout. J. Redman, 11:00 Capt. Thursby, Lt. Carter 11.04 Major Harvey, I. P. Tam-
Worth.
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NEW COURSE
9.24 J. G. Jensen, Miss Cuthbert-
son 9.32 B. H. Dodwell, T. E Pearce 9.40 D. Black, A. A 'Bremner
G 13 2 10.40 Mrs. Greayes, Mrs. Steele
7 13 2
1 8 2
3 7 0
Hemsley and Heath homered. Detroit
4 10 0 Higgins homered. St. Louis
2 5 1 The game between New York and Boston was not played owing to rain:
- NATIONAL LEAGUE
R. H. E
Boston
New York
Whitehead homered. Brooklyn
Camilli homered.
Philadelphia
Detroit
"RAIN, RAIN, GO Cleveland
TO SPAIN"
SCHOOL SPORTS
SPOILED
Washington
St. Louts
1
9 11 0
3
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1
1" 5
2 5" 3
4 11 2.
10 22 1 9 12 3
Perkins.
ARMY SPORTS
The finals of the Army Area Sports Board's annual athletic meeting will be held at, the Polo Ground, Boundary Street, on Tues- day, April 30, weather permitting.
SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY BOWLS.-Sam White Trophy (K.
B. G. C. and Recreio) 330 pm. Valley Cup Competition, Civil Service v. Police (Craigengower) 3 p.m.; Hongkong Football Club v. Craigengower (Civil Service)" 3.30 p.m. Friendly, Electrle v.. Indian R.C. (Ming Yuén) 3.30 :p.m.
Caroline Hill Stadium yesterday afternoon.
Large won in 11 4/5 secs. Le FOOTBALL First Division: Salle College claiming second and Kowloon v. Royal Scotá (Kow- third place points with A. P.' ~loen) ;* 8%,;. Joseph's" v Police
Clifton Large of the Diocesan Boys' School won the 100 metres va and R. Lobo finishing in dash, the first event on the pro- that "order.
gramme, before rain washed out The sports will be continued on the Inter-School Sports that were Monday, April 29, weather per- to have been completed at the mitting, or on Tuesday, April 30,"
(Caroline HB1), 4.45 p.m. HOCKEY. --St. Andrew's Club. Mixed Seven-a-Side Hockey Tournament, Y.-M. C. A. ground. King's Park, 230 p.m.
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RAIN WASHES OUT SPORT
Rain yesterday washed out all
A. Edwards. A. Nissim: L E. N. Owing to the fact that heavy Ryan, W. A. Cruickshank, A. Crains interfered with play after a FitzHenry, A. McKellar: W. J. Han- number of competitors had teed- sen, G. F. Bond, J. Mouat, J. A. D. off, the annual R. A. Golf Tourna sport including the tennis semi- Morrison.
ment, at Fanling yesterday, was final replay between the All interested players are asked "washed-out." It will be played off brothers at the H.E.CC. and the to attend as there will be three at a later date, presumably some Area Athletic meeting. The latter
has been postponed to Tuesday.
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