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SOCCER REVIEW
South China Definitely Better Team Against Sing Tao Rivals
First Points For Police: Kwong Wah Again Lose
BY "PILAT”
The smoke has cleared from Caroline Hill-where-the-giants of the League" staged their hattle for the crown of "King Soccer" on Sunday,
I hope readers will forgive me if I appear too dramatic in refer- ring to the keenly-awalled football match between Squth China. champions, and Sing Tao, their strongest rivals,
The biggest crowd for many a season saw an interesting game of soccer. The standard, though, was not quite up to what had been ex- pected.
The game was cleanly contested throughout though there were one of two fouls, but these were through the excitement of "the
moment.
"blitzkrete" and shot. past Cheung before the latter could recover from this swift move.
Comparing the two teams, South China had better forward and in termediate lines but Sing Tao were stronger in the back division. Sing Tao's attack lacked sting and shooting power while their halves had not the Ane cohesion that ex- Sing-Tao-took-the-neid-slight sted-between the South China favourites but the champions were definitely the better side and, if Lee Wal-tong had better luck with
On the whole South China were his shot in the second half, when 'Cheung Wing-chol was on the unfortunate not to take full points ground. South China would have and Sing Tao have to thank Lee certainly won, as Sing Tao were Tin sang and Hou Yung-sang and showing signs of cracking up at Cheung Wing-chol for preventing the champions scoring more than two goals.
that stage.
Owing to the absence of Lal Shiu-wing. Sing Tao had to re- "shuffle their attack. Tsui Ah-fai
was a fallure at centre-forward.
halves and forwards. Leung Wing- chiu played an unobtrusive game but marked Lee very well..
POLICE IMPROVE
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Police earned their first outright victory at the expense of Kwong
BIG SOCCER MATCH ON SATURDAY
CROWD ADVISED TO: ATTEND EARLY
The question of overcrowding on the South China A.A. crqund at Sunday's soccer match between the home team and the Sing Tao Sports Club, as well as the ticket ramp were the sublest of an in- terview yesterday with Mr. Walter Hanming Chen-honorary-general secretary of the S.CAA..
Stating that these two evils were matters on which he had been waging war for some time past. Mr. Chen said that both he and his colleagues in the S.C.A.A ap- preciated the criticism which has been levelled against them and they deplored the state of affairs which existed on the Caroline Hil ground on Sunday afternoon. Every effort was made to con- trol the crowd, all available police were called from No. 2 Police Station, and the Emergency Squad was invited to give Its aid, but all was-in-vain--
SPORTS
Inter-School Swimming Sports
FINALISTS FOR FRIDAY
Heats for
the
". Inter-School swimming sports were held at the V.R.C." pool yesterday. The follow- ng qualined for the finals to be held on Friday afternoon:--
"Y" HOCKEY
TEAMS
The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. In hockey matches at King's Park this week;
THURSDAY
"A" XI v. 1st HK. Regt. H.KS,RA 15 p.m.): Benwell; Jordan and Saxby: Croft, Pennington and Waldron; Spencelarh, Ure, Colledge. Dunne and Urgson.
SATURDAY
1st XI v. Khalsa Assn. (4.15 m.): Benwell: Killeen and Yourlen: Pen-
nington. Coombe and Waldron, Smith, Morgan. Ure, Dunne and Bates,
100 Yards tree style: I. Chalérm 2nd XI v. R. Scots 2nd (3 p.m.):: Wan" Yan Yee Tong-lun (St. Fishlock; Heptonstall and Saxby: Joseph's) D. Young (St. Joseph's, Smits, Tomlinson and Gilchrist, Engh=" W. Teo (St. Stephen's), and J.lands McGahan, Dormer, Ireson and Gomez La Salle.
50 Yards back stroke: Fung Che-wan (King's), Ronald Ho (St. Joseph's). A. Lopez (La Salle). J. Chalerm (Wah Yan, and 1p Ting- yie (St. Stephen's).
Banks.
C.A.A.F.” AQUATIC
*
MEET
It has been decided by the 100 Yards breast stroke: Cheng Chinese Amateur Athletic Federa- Tsap-hay (Wah Yan), Ng Kam- tion to hold their annual aquatic young (Wah Yan), Cheong Kook championships. tzan (St. Joseph's), Fung Wal- South
Swimmers from China. Chinese Bathing cheang (King's), and Choy Kat-Club and the Chinese Y. M. C. A. ining (King's).
will not compete. The Chung (La Salle), M. Young (La Salle Eastern Athletic Association only 50 Yards free style: J. Gomez Shing Benevolent Society and the.. Chan Pak-cheung (St. Paul's), A. are expected to take part. Fong (St. Joseph's), and W. Ten (St. Stephen's).
50 Yards breast stroke: Choy Diving Fung Fee-wan (King's). Kai-ming" (King's), Koon Wal- Lee Wing-hon (St. Marcus Ng (La Salle), and C. Gut-Yanı).
Joseph's), cheong (King's), Chang Tsap-hay Donald Young (St. Joseph's), (War. Yân. Ng Kar-yeung (Wah terrez (La Saile).
Wong. Lok-tim (St. Stephen's), 150 Yards relay: La Salle, Wah; hundreds
100 Yards back stroke: A. Lopes Yan, St. Joseph's. St. Stephen's, (La and King's.--.
GATES BROKEN "Three of our gates (including an iron, one) were broken by a section of the crowd and our fence was torn than half a dozen places." assert- ed Mr. Cher. Thus, were able to obtain free entry.
to pieces in" no fewer
to
It was utterly impossible" check tickets after the public had
200 Yards free style! Yee Tung- entered the ground or to eject lun (St. Joseph's), J. Gomez (La those who did not possess tickets Salle). D. Young (St. Joseph's). because, once the gates were W. Teo (St. Stephen's), and A. and it is hard to understand why wah on Sunday, showing some im- opened, crowds, outside attempted Sandberg (La Salle)..
provement in combination espe- to surge inside. cially among the forwards. They. "We are remarksman, Lau Pak-hung.
however, still lacked 2 good being
Kwok Ying-kl, who led the attack previously with success, was not given the task in this vital game." Kwok. however, was his usual sourceful self at inside-right seared both his side's goals.
and
none too accurate with his shoot ing," while Howlett, though'a great schemer, could not be called-a "sharpshooter" f any sense.
paying especial attention to the ticket, ramp question and the matter is to be discussed at an emergency council meeting of the S.C. A.A." Mr. Chen went-on-and- he added that he hoped to make a statement in a day or two.
TACTICAL ERROR "Another error in tactics made by Sing Tao was in concentrating too Kwong Wah are apparently hav- much of their attention on Lee ing difficulties with their line-up Wal-tong as a result of which Lee and changes are being constantly Tak-kee was allowed a lot of room made. The "halves were very weak to manoeuvre of which he took and could not cope with the Police' be made to full advantage.. His second goal attack as the result of which much was a beauty. Taking a pass work was thrown on, the backs. from the kick-off he cut right Remedios and Chung Fat-lum, who through the defence in a solo gave a good account of themselves. The electricians will have to wake up as they have so far gained only one point from five games.
ADVERTISEMENT
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
GREAT STRUGGLE
As expected Navy and Royal Scots had 窳 great straggle at Causeway Bay and no less than ten goals were scored during the course of the game.
Duncan, Scots' custodian, was THE TENTH EXTRA of form for the first time this RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VÄLLEY on SATURDAY, 2nd November, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
"Meanwhile," he "concluded, "1
I cari promise that every effort will see that arrange- meats for next Saturday's S.C. AA.-Eastern game at 'Caroline Hill are better than those which pre- valled on Sunday. This match will start at 4.30 p.m. and there will be a game at 3 p.m. in which our second team will be, engaged.
should therefore urge the public order to ensure seats. This is a to come as early as possible in big game and it is almost certain that it will attract a very large crowd."
REFEREES TEAM
At a Committee meeting of the season (as far as I can remember) Hongkong Football Referees' Asso- and was faulty in his handling. ciation held yesterday evening at The long swing passing game of Hotel Cecil, with Mr. EL A. Beard. the Navy spread out the Scots' ce- in the chair, the following were fence, leaving a wide, berth for chosen to represent the Referees Hendy, Navy's leader, who not- in their annual match against the. ched another "four goals to be the Press, on Nov. 11 at 2.15 p.m. on The first Bell will be rung at leading scorer in the senior League. the Club ground:- 1.30 p.m.
EASTERN SCORE SIX' Eastern took no chances when Club on the No One without a badge will they met
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
E. C. Ford: E. Wilson, N. Fraser; Lee Bing-tung, A Brackenbury, Kew Kal-sung: D, E. M. Demee, latter's A. W. Smith, K. K. Ip. G. R. Tay-
be admitted to the Members/ground on Saturday and ran out tor, J. Carley. Reserves: R. Baker,
winners by six goals to two. W. M. Glover, W. H. Foster. Re- Enclosure. Such must be worn Eastern tried a new centre-forward feree: P. O. Brown, R.N.; Liries throughout the duration of each in Yu Hop-hing who had more men: J. Emmons and J. H. Wal- Meeting"in such a manner as to The front line, however, had not Minihan,
Cheung Kam-hol.. Ilamson," Team Manager: M. he readily identified.
the polish which was shown in
success than
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their opening game and this de- MACAO PONIES PUT Badges admitting Non-Mem-
partment will have to be con- .bers to the Members' Enclosure siderably strengthened if they and Club Rooms at $5.00 hope to extend South China on for Gentlemen and $3.00/Saturday.
THROUGH PACES
The following times were clock-
training gallops held on Saturday. Oct. 28:-
"
43 1.22 L57
55 1.37 2.14
48 1.32.2.10.
Fr
for Ladles (both including tax)} Club, like the previous week,ed by Macao ponies during the could not maintain the pace set by are obtainable through the the Chinese and cracked up in the SECRETARY "pon the per latter stages. Veteran Syd Strange sonal or written application of a was the mainstay of the defence Member, such Member to be and did sterling work in blocking responsible for all visitors intro the Chinese forwards." duced by him, and for Payment
of all Chits, etc.
* SAINTS GO DOWN “ Playing without their regular custodian, Sammy Tsang, who is
44 1.28 2.04 2.42 38 40 1.16
52 1.37 2,18
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Black Diamond Coureur Bleu Cloudy Star Fairy Aut Fairy Ouse!... Iron Knight Mac's Adventure 42 1,20 1.56, 2.30 34" Meadow Eve 43.1.18 National Anthem 53 1.40.2.20 National
Triumph
53 1.39 2:17 Persian Cat・・ The same was of a rather ragged Rothesay Bay. nature and both teams lost many Sports Venture scoring opportunities owing to poor The Mermaid Nefinishes on the part of the for-
The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794) will close at 11.45 z.m.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the Boy (Telephone 21920),
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE -
on the injured at St. Joseph's went down to Middlesex 3-0 an Saturday.
50. 133 22.10 .40 Lip
373
30
44 $1,282.04 2.42 33
50 1.32.2.2.08
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wards. The "Diehards" showed bet- SPORTING FIXTURES ter combination in their approach work but the Saints found the
TODAY
"C" Division: HK.U. TO. Y. HK.PSA, VAT.C.V. J.R.C.
The price of Admission to Midds first line of defence hard TENNIS. the PublicEnclosure is $1.00 to penetrate and, consequently.
including Tax, for all Persons, Including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors! in Uniform are admitted Half Price
By Order,
C. B BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 28th October, 1940.
their attacks nearly always fizzled out in midfield.
CHESS RESULTS
Matches played in the Junior championship of the Kowloon
TOMORROW BADMINTON -St. Andrew's Club
Badminton Trials, 8.30 p.m. MEETING. Annual of Craigen- gower Cricket Club, 530 pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Chess Club yesterday resulted as GOLF Entries close for Fanling follows:-
A. Benjamin beat J. Walther J. competition.
H. D'Almeids beat D. Drake; B. Benajmin beat C. Lee; V. V. Kolat- 573 choff best P. A. Fabel.
SWIMMING. Annual Inter
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Salle), Ip Tung-yue- (St. Stephen's). D. Young (St. Joseph's), Fong Fee-wan (King's). and Robert Young (La Salle).
200 Yards free style relay: St. Joseph's. La Salle. St. Stephen's, Wah Yan, and King's. -
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1940.
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