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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1940.
27 In the World of Sports
WANING. ENTHUSIASM OF LOCAL BALL PLAYERS: U.S. TROUNCE PORTUGAL IN EXPLOSIVE INT'L CHALLENGE TILT
BY R.O.Y.
COMING AFTER MANY SUCCESSIVE weeks of close and enter- taining" baseball, last week's games were somewhat disappointing. the waning enthusiasm of local players being very evident, especially when the League had difficulty in fielding a full line-up against the U.S. Navy on Sanday morning.
A FAIRLY LARGE GATHERING of fans turned out to see the
NAVY WIN SOCCER PRACTICE
EUROPEAN “Y” SWIMMING TITLES
Fine Performance
By G. T. May
In a friendly soccer practice Although none of the events in game played at Causeway Bay the European YMCA champion- yesterday Royal Navy defeated
ports
ANNUAL MEETING
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
INCREASED AT I.R.C.
A PROPOSAL THAT THE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FOR MEM- BERS BE INCREASED FROM $1.50 TO $2 AS FROM OCTOBER 1, 1940. was passed unanimously at the annual rênerat mesting of the Indian Recreation Club yesterday.
Sonie opposition was volced to the proposal on the ground that the increased subscription might meet the resignation of a number
30th Hvy. Bty., R.A., by four clear/ships held last night at the "yof members who were not active in sports and merely supported the goals. there being no score at the pool were closely contested, never club by their subscriptions. It was also argued that the increased subscription fee would discourage new members from joining the club.
The President, Mr. A. el Arculli, in hand and at bank of $200.97 as
interval.
Navy again took a long time to settle down but once they had
theless some fine swimming was seen.
In the 880 yards free style G., T.
APPRECIATION OF SPLENDID SPORTSMANSHIP
OF KUMAONS
On a motion by Mr. C. Guimgam. the Council of the Hongkong Foot-> ball Association recorded a note of appreciation of the excellent and,. sportsmanlike minner in "which, the members of the. Kumaon Rifles football team had conducted them- selves during their three years in. Hongkong when they played": in: League games.
An appeal by Mr. R. M. Omar
Portugal-America challenge match, the former having already won settled down they played a good May swam exceedingly well to replying, said that the question of compared to $213.99 at the end of
game and, during the second half, annex first place with much to increased subscription had been the previous year. The year ended to circularise the various clubs to the International Championship when "Asheville" players represent-
generally had the better of the spare, while in thẻ 50 yards breast considered already by three former with a total of 142 members on the the Council for protection of re- ed the Stars and Stripes instead of the Mindanao boys, but their
committees and it was unanimous-register. anticipations of a close tussle were not realised as the Americans
ly considered that increased sub- 'scription should be brought into coasted through to a wide 17-5 victory.
force.
gunners.
stroke R. A. Dodd used the "but Hendy and O'Regan were agam terfy" stroke to great effect and
won comfortably," in good form and were the bests was generally expected, B. S. Although the anal result was playing fields are of full regulation among the forwards, while Rough
Wilson won the 50 yards back terribly one-sided, the game was size.
stroke with comparative ease.
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ley and Hontwell were safe in de- fence.
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Guy, R.A. and Interport pivot, was in his usual form but the rest of the team was not quite up to Navy's strength. Phippens and Hendy.
The scorers were O'Regan (2),
not without its explosive moments Although the rule is too long to and dazzling performances.
quote in full, the explanatory note The big explosion came in the to Rule 65 Section 2 states that second frame when Portugal acor- "If an outfelder has made a per- ed three tallies, the last of which rect throw to another player of It is the latter's caused the dispute; with the bags his team and loaded. Nick Beltrao singled to throw that goes into a stand or right to drive in Al Alvares while dugout, two bases will be allowed Hans Waggoner was relaying the from where the runners were at ball to Cecil Douglas. The last the time the last throw was start- named unleashed a wild peg that ed." This of course does not apply OF H.K. CRICKET
allowed Spotty. Pereira to score, as it is over-ruled by the local The ball hitting the stand, from ground rule which allows runners where Tony Mascavage recovered one base on overthrows at first, it and threw to Maxwell who tag- third or home bases. ged Harry Campos off third base.
Base umpire called Campos out-definitely wrong. the ball being dead and not in play- but, plate umpire “Granpop” Leung waved the runner home Over the strenuous objections of the Mindanao-boys.
STUCK TO, GUNS
PERSONAL TRIUMPH
As for the game itself. America's
34TH REPORT
LEAGUE
ANNUAL MEETING ON MONDAY
RESULTS.
It seemed that there was no other solution than this to meet the cost of necessary repairs to the Club building.
Mr. M. A. Wahab, Hon. Secre- President. 2.tary, supporting the
OFFICERS ELECTED
ferees against remarks being di- rected at them by officials of chubs' criticising their refereeing, "re- The following officers were elect-sulted in some discussion after ed to serve during the coming which the chairman promised that year:
he would look into the matter and Fresident, A. el Arculii; Vice-see what could be done. Presidents, C. Rahim, and Badan The meeting was brief." Singh; Hon. Secretary, M. A. After the minutes of Council Wahab; Hon. Treasurer, 8. A. meeting No. 2 and of League Man- Rumjahn; Cricket Captain 1st XIagement Committee No. 2 had been
1. 50 yards breast stroke:-1, R. A. Dodd, 2. A. Hymas, 3. P. A. Mc- kenzie. Time: 33 1/5 secs. Boys' 50 yards tree style:-1 G. said that in the past the Club had K. Nazarin; Vice-Captain, M. el passed and the statement of ac-.. Saunders, 2. N. McQueen. Time: too often relied on the generosity Arculli; Captain 2nd XI, M. R. counts, showing a cash balance in
30 2/5 secs. 3. 50
3.
members.
Funds
individual yards back of stroke:-1. B. S. Wilson, 2. F. Wil- were urgently required to provide Abbas; Vice-Captain, A. H. Ismall; hand of $5,184.48, had been adopt- Tennis Representative, A. Hed, the meeting terminated with Hunchenback. Time: for repairs to the pavilion, to allow Madar: Bowls Convenor, D. M the usual vote of thanks to the 33 2/5 secs. 4 380 yards free of the club acquiring more sports Khan: Committee Members; R. chair. style-1. G. T. May, 2. L. A. Benn, gear and an improvement in ser- Nazarin, A. G. Sumad. R. M. Omar, Mr. Wong Ka-tsun, chairman,
3. B. S. Wilson, Time: 12 mins, vice. 56 2/5 secs.
TONIGHT'S EVENTS The following. championship events will be held at the pool commencing at 7.15 tonight:
1. 50 yards free style:-R. Gold-
victory was a personal triumph The Hongkong Cricket League man. G. T. May. Q. Quickenden,
100 yards (Boys)
N. McQueen.
2.
APPEAL TO 'MEMBERS
In his address, Mr. Arcuill men-
ioned also that an increase in working and maintenance where the Club was concerned could be
expected for some time to come. He would appeal to members to
year was hardly adequate.
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for "Sk!" Powlawski who, beside' annual meeting will be held at H. C. Eardley and A. Smith, bring in more new members. The Thurting winning ball, paced the the Urban Councy Chamber, Fost 440 yards free style G. Arnold, -same-appeal he had made at the G. T. May, LA Benn, G. Thomp-last annual meeting seemed to hitters with five-mn-five, Including ofte Building (by kind permis a rousing triple. Tony Mascavage, slon), on Monday, Sept. 16. at 5.15 son and J. Jennings. 3. 100 yards have brought some result, but an!
breast-stroke: W. S. Gese P. A increase of four in the member! who has developed into one of the p.m. best receivers ever seen in the co- The 34th report states, fri part-McKenzie Quickenden and Asalp list from the total for lasti
free 'lony, and "Seabiscuit" Douglas! There were 7 entries in the 1st Hymas.
Saunders and "Granpop" stuck to his guns and both clouted homers that pushed Division and 9 in the 2nd, making Style:-B: Long G
Mr. Arcull spoke also on the It looked like the end of the ball runners-in-ahead of them. With a total of 16 teams in the League.
subject of Sunday League cricket. game then and there but, after out hitting for extra bases. Pete
In the 1st Division the cham- about fifteen minutes
enjoyed by the members, being so of futile Peterson distinguished himself, by plonship of the season was carried ARMY WATER-POLO which, he said, seemed to be more argument, the game continued.
IT by the Kowloon Cricket Club Middlesex defeated the Royal much of a family affair, than driving in three tallies with
without a defeat, winning 4 out of Scots on Tuesday night and enter-elther other friendly or League While it is generally agreed that brace of bingles.
6 games and drawing the remained the final of the League Units cricket. the umpire gave an erroneous rul- Nick Beltrao led Portugal's bat-ing 2 thus ending the season with Knockout water-polo competition. ing according to local ground rules, ting parade with 2-in-2 although 114 pts, Club de Recreio with 11 The team will meet either' the with which i feel he was not fami- Eddie Gosano was a close rival, points, was 2nd.
Signals or 8th Heavy Regiment in far. It is interesting to examine with two singles in three trips to
i Honours for the 2nd Division the final. the authority for the making of the plate. Linho Gosano was their were very keenly contested for. his decision, remembering that best defender. many of the others the Police Recreation Club and "Granpop" has been, for some coming up with bonehead plays Indian Recreation Club ended the years, umpiring in Japan where that were more costly than actual season with 19 pts each. The
errors would have been
ADVERTISEMENT
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
INTEREST DAMPENED
Sunday's game between the
Goscombe-
¡Championship was finally decided O'Sullivan
Bowls Draw
1. P. W. D. "C" v. Prison "B"...
The Sunday League was a "training ground for the young- er members and provided an opportunity for cricket also to some other members who were not free to play on other days. He thought it desirable, Mr Arculli added, that the Club would organise more functions such as dances, whist drives, etc.
The annual statement of
ac-
In a play-off which was won by the Police Recreation Club.
Notable absentees from the Lea-; Navy and the League started late gue were the Hongkong Cricket
The draw for the Goscombe-counts showed a balance of cash as the locals had to scratch around Club and the Royal Navy. at the last minute to make up a
The Hongkong University after O'Bullivan lawn bowls Cup com- full complement of players and years of absence from the 1st. Di-petition, to be played on Sunday," the fans' long walt did much to sion sent in a team to take over is 33 follows: dampen their interest in the game the fixtures of the Royal Navy "The September Race Meeting which ended 6-3 in favour of the Who withdrew before the season The Royal Air Force's blue-jackets. will be held at Arela Preta,
appearance for the first time in Although the final margin of the 2nd Division is very welcomed. Macao, on Sunday, 15th Septem three runs could not be considered
League cricket tables for the ber, 1940, commencing at 3.00 large, the sailors always had the season 1939/40 were as follows:- p.m.
game well in hand and their vic-
The First Bell will be rung at tory was a lot easier than the
2.30 p.m.
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Admission to Members' En closure: $1; Public Stand:
cents,
By Order,
sccrés indicate.
FIRST DIVISION
K.C.C. Lefty Stockton, on the mound Recreio for Navy, and Bill Chang, hurling Army 50 for the locals, were both in ex. IR.C. ce.lent forma, neither conceding C.C.C. even one. free pass. Both received 0.8.0.0. solid support from their elders University but the latter yielded twelve hite"
T. A. MARTIN & CO.,
Secretaries & Treasurers. that were good for twenty basei Police
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
494
P. W. L. D. Pts 6 4 0 2 14
2. Police "A" v. Police "C"
3. Banitary "A" v. Medical "C"
4. Sanitary "A" v. P. W. D. “A”.
5. Prison "A" v. Medical “B”
6. Medical "A" v. Police "B"
7. C..8, 0. 7. P. W. D. "B" B. P. W. D. "D" v. Education Rounds to be played on dates as follows:-First round to be: 6 3 1 2-11 played on Sept. 15; first four matches at 10.30 am. and the second four at 3.30 p.m.-
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Becond round will be played at 10.30 am. Sept. 22, and the Semi inmal wil be played on the same
day at 3.30 p.m.
Final will be decided on Sept.
19. 28, commencing at 3.30 p.m.
5 3 2 0
9
6 2 1 3
9
5 2 2 1
7
4 0 3 1
1
6 0 5 1
SECOND
DIVISION
8 6 1 1
8 € 1 1 19
7. 5
3 0
15
B 4 4.0
12
CICION Army
"B3
6 2 2 2
8
¡C.S.C.C.
RAF
$ 2 4 2 8
8.2 5. 1
7
University
7.0
this
while the former was being picked IRC. for seven safeties that went for Recreio
K.C.C. only nine bags, *-
was
Ali- matches will be played at Police Recreation Club green.
All Interested in bowls Rrë 10 cordially invited to all matches. Refreshment may be obtained on signing a chit on the visitors" own clubs.
PERFECT AVERAGE. Cirenit clouters were again Tony Mascavage and 'Scabiscuit
7 0 .0 Each team will consist of five Douglas but the best hitter
...The "Sk" Fowlawski who
League takes
op-men, any four of whom will be maintained his perfect week.......
portunity to thank the Chairman eligible to play at any time., end average with three-in- of the Urban Council for placing! It is understood that Hon. Mr. the Council Chamber at our dis- N. L. Smith will be playing for three, including a pair of two-posal for the meeting and Mr. E the 0. 8. O team. baggers. Babbi Babbachi con-
C. Fincher: for auditing the ac-1 nécted for 2-in-1 to lead the
counts
The accounts show a credit balance of $172.34.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Seventh Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 21st September, 1940 (weather permitting), may be: obtained at the Secretary's Office,
fice, others.
ANNUAL MEETING
"HARRY TATE” AT K.C.C
The next concert at the Kow-
14.
Exchange Building; the Club For the locals, Dave Leonard House, Happy Valley; the Hong showed a welcome return to form! Kong Club; the Sports Club; b, garnering two hits for a healthy .666 average while George Souza and the Stables, Shan Kwong
OF H.K.L.H.C. loon Cricket Club wil be held narrowly missed top honours only Road.
by having an extra time at bat
The annual general meeting of on Saturday, September Entries clore at 12 o'clock with the same number of hits, the Hongkong Ladies Hockey Club Amongst the items to be present was held on Tuesday, with Mrs, we will be The Hillbillies, Ha- NOON on Thursday, 12th Sep. both getting a double spiece.
Dalziel in the chair,-
wallan Berensders. Gus D'Aquino, The other local batters could teiber, 1940."
It was decided that there be no popular airs on the organ, a spot make nothing out of Block-League matches this season, al- of legerdemain and elocution. ton's southpaw deliveries, but they though friendly matches would be
The entertainment will wind all gave excellent defensive dis arranged,
up with Harry Tate's hilarious. plays that played a great part in The chairman mentioned that sketch "Motoring" Members who holding the Navy scoring down to $800 had been donated by the Club bave not already done so, should 480 a reasonable figure.
make reservations, for supper
BROWN,
to the War Fund. ?.
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SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY RACING,Entries close for Hong- kong Jockey Club's Seventh Ex- tra Race Meeting, 12 noon. SWIMMING-European Y.M.C.A. Champlonships, Men's 50 yards free-style; Men's 100 yards breast-stroke: Men's 440 yards free style; Water-polo, YMCA v. Royal Corps of Bignals. CY M. CA. Pool) 7 pm. TENNIS.
“D” Division: CIR.C. "A" V. K.I.T.C.
TO-MORROW SWIMMING, -Burößean YMCA.
Championships, Men's 100 yards] free-style; Boys' 100 yards free- -style; Plunging: Waterpolo, YMCA, v. Royal Scots (Y, M. C. A. Pool) 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
First Division: LAWN BOWLS. -
Civil Service v. Kowloon C.C.. Kowloon Docka v. Kowloon B. G: C., Craigengower v.. Recreio "A," Hongkong F.C. v. Indian R.C Second Division: Police RC, V. Kowloon F.C., Hongkong 0.0, V. Recreio. Taikoo v. Civil Service, Kowloon C.C. v. Kowloon Tong.. SWIMMING-European YMCA Championships, 220 yards free- style championships; Throwing the Polo Ball; 100 yards back- stroke, Quadrangular Gala. European YM.C.A. V. Middlesex Regt. Royal Scots and Royal Corps of Signals (YMCA Pool) 7.30 pmA
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15
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