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SOCCER REVIEW
RELAXATION, TACTICAL ERROR SPELT DOWNFALL FOR EASTERN: S. CHINA NOW TOP LEAGUE TABLE
BY "PILAT":
The record crowd that filled the Caroline Hill ground to capacity on Sunday for the "needle" League match between EASTERN and SING TAO (and whe, in all probability, expected some freworks? were not disappointed and got their money's worth.
It has been expressed in most quarters that Eastern who dis played a brand of soccer that not only thrilled the spectators and were definitely the better team na the day's performance, "deserved a better fate than a single point. What, then, really caused their down- fall, after establishing a fesa of two clear goals until about ten minutes from the end?...
ISPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY
SPORTS
Army Billiards Tournaments Results To Date
The following are the results of matches played in the Gir rison Bullards League during the period Nov. 25 to Dec. 4 and
· the first round results of. Garrison Challenge Cup and the Sol- ders' Clab Tournament respectively
peg 150, Sgt. Clark 150, Pte. Jenkins 150, Pta. Gardon 150, Pte. Cavanagh 81, Opl. Octon 158.
BADMINTON.—“B” Division: Sec- Ligh "A". V. R. OV King's College, Ching Wany. Recreio; ; Section "B", K.C.C. V. Police,
NOVEMBER 24 Kowloon Tong v. St. Andrew's 12th H. Regt, RA, 3 pta:-Onr. CHESS-Kowloon Chess Club An-Errows 80. Gar. Walker 150 Onr. nual Dinner and Prize Distribu- Nelson 131 Gar. Brown 150, BSM
Law-97. Gar. Frost 150. tion.
3/Royal Scots, 4 pts.:-fist. Whip. MEETING. Monthly Council, of pes 150, Cpl. Octon 127, Sgt. Clarkson 116.
the Hongkong Football Associa 150, L/a-Powser-124, Pts. Gordon 150, tion, at the Association's Office Pte. Jenkins 139. 5.30 p.m.. SWIMMING, -- European YMCA, Winter Swimming. Instructional Classes.
TOMORROW
YM.C.A. Bwim-
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
Swimming, 6-11 p.m.
130,
150%
150.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1940.
CAPTAIN'S CUP
GOLF
R.H.K.G.C. Competition First Round Draw
Macao Bitten
By Golf Bug
HK. GOLFERS LOSE EXHIBITION GAME
The first round draw of the
• Qur Own Correspondent Captain's Cup competition. 1940.
MACAO, Dec. 8-The golf bug is of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club
sgain showing its head in this CM. Police, 1 pt:-8gt. Whitton 134, is as follows:-: Capt. Hyde 99, L/c. Tiggarty 105, L/c: BYES:- Reddy (17) v. T. Colony following the opening of Martin 77, L/C. Willis 150, 1/2. Thein- Megarry, (9); X"W. Bourne (9) the comme at Arela Preta yester-
W. S. Huller (10); W. W. C. Shewan day afternoon. Royal Bignals pt:--Sig. Bina-} (8) v. T. Law (12); J. Lmaker (15),; - Mazzo fans were treated to an mugsley 19. Sig. Morgan 156, Big. Lifey · FIRST ROUND:-A. I. Dennis exhibition game between Messra. NOVEMBER 27
130, L/C. Pitcher 132, L/C. Wright 10) V. S. L. Lloyd (10): K. & 4 4 Lopes (Hongkong) and Ortiz RAGO, 2 pta:-8/c. Wardle 154, 149, 9gt. Brakenbury 121,
[Robertson (6) v. G. Thomerson (Macao) arid Mesars, d'Almada Re- RE 1 pts:-L/8. Sheldrake 150, at Hewitson 7, Lt. Ebbage 121, 8gt. Fitt 118, L/c. Paul 100, 8/ Gardner L/C. Thompson 150, 9pr. Crittenden (20); B. Purves (10) v. H. A. medios (Hongkong) and E. Wagner (Macao), resulting in a win for the 150, Spr, Ratcliffe 150, Spr. Monaghan Mills (17). MA
BYES-J. W. Claque (18) v. Flatter by, three strokes...59. RAPO, ́pta-Sgt. Chalcraft 144 150, Spr. Simmons 150.
An interesting sidelight of the RAQC, 1 pt:-8/C. Wardle 364, | A. Howard (17); &. K. McBride v.! YMCA. Hockey, 4.30 8/a Carden, 150, Sgt. Murray 150, 8/3
James 130, 8/8. Adlam 150, 8/8 Nor- 8/8. Embers 14. L/C. Paul 156, H. Overy (18): G. M. Park (7) vale was introduced by General ("One-armed") Sutton, of Man- 5/0. Gardner 21, 6h Pitt 83 Cpl. F. C. Young (14), rell 126
Ewens 111.
First round games, are to be churian fame, who participated in NOVEMBER 20
RAM.C. pts:-Pte. Whytro 150, played by Dec, 29; the third round the game as a non-competing. RASC, & plaque. Wood 113. Pte. Howe 150. Lt. Dixon 150, Cpl Harby Feb. 9; the seral-finals by member and gave a good display Funk. King-cheong, leading the SWIMMING.-Y.M.0.A. Mixed St. Hamlin 150, 8gt. Harden 150, S vey 150, 8/8' Terran 150. Sgt. Wyre! March 2; the final on March 16, ^ jof this ancient gano,
Dean 119, Sgt. Murphy 150, Pte. Haig
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 HE. Signal Coy, 1 pta: Sst FOOTBALL. First
Division: Brakenbury 150, Big. Binningaley 3, Coms. Bayers 137, L/c. Pitcher 150. Middlesex v. Kwong Wah (800
L/c. Murphy 133, Sig. Morgan 99. kunpoo), 4 p.m., Kowloon v.- Navy
RAEC, 1 pts:-6/s. Carden 88, (Kowloon), 4 p.m., Club v. South Sgt. Chalcraft 93, 8gt Murray 150, China (Club), 4 p.m. Second D 8/8. James 80. B/a Norrell 120, 8/s. vision: South China v: Service Adam 150. Corps (Caroline Hill), 2.30 p.m., RAM.C. 5 pts.:-/s. Terran 150, Kowloon Engineers (Row Lt. Dixon 150 Cpl. Harvey 135. 38t loon), 2.30 p.m., Club v. R. Scots Wyre 150. Pte. Howa 150, Pte. Whybro (Club), 230 p.m., Police v. Mid-3th A.A. Regt. B 4 pts:-Lys dlesex (Chatham Road), 4 p.m., Dodd 39, Gar. McManus 136 Gor. Ordnance v. Kit Chee (Sookun- Milne 150, 1/ Lavis 180, Ban. Hun poo), 2.30 pm. Third Division: phries 150, Bam, Scragg 60. Signalą v. 7th RA, (St. Joseph's) RE, 3 pls:—*L/c. Thompson 150, 2.30 p.m., 12th R.A. v.
Medicals Spr. Crittenden 150, Spr. Murray 136 (Stanley), 2.30 pm.. Interna Spr. Alle 73. Spr. Eisley 69, Spr. tional v. Shell (Caroline Hill), 4 Devany 150. p.m., 20th R.A. v. 38th R.A, (MIN- tary), 2.30 - pan, Engineers Service Corps (Military), 4 p.
HOCKEY.
p.m In my opinion the first, and the sent over quite a number of nice chief, cause was the apparent re-centres but should have shown SWIMMING.
ming. Jaxation on the part of Eastern's more individual effort which might forwards in the second half dur-| bave obtained better resulta. ing which period, had they pursued the policy of the first half they attack, was uncommonly quiet his would not have found themselves schemung being of no avad against in the present predicament,
the tenacious attentions of HSU The second factor was a tactical | King-sing. Eastern's pivot. East- error in that, during the latter ern's attack, on the other hand, stages of the game-whën Sing was a pretty picture to watch but: Tao were obviously putting every- they were inclined to overdo things thing they had into a "do-or-die" in the second half when reason `effort by moving the whole team should have told them to pile on
on the offensive, leaving two backs the pressure.
to defend-Eastern's inside men. Cheung Wing-chol on whozi mistead of pressing home the rest of the responsibility of pre- advantage gained, dropped back, venting Eastern from scoring rest- thus leaving the initiative, which ed, fully justifed that trust and up to then lay with them, to their opponents.
are a brilliant display, of fine -nticipation and positioning. It was he, and Hau Yung-sang that
It was during this hard-pressed period that Lan Hin-hon, Eastern's always a stumbling block, to "custodian, who had played a very stern's forwards.
Taking all in all, though Easterin sound game up to then, made the costly error of throwing the ball might. perhaps, deserve a better straight out instead of to the sidefate (they have only themselves to or even to concede a corner. This blame for letting a golden oppor- resulted In Fung King-cheong tunity slip through their Angers) scoring the equalising goal almost Sing Tao must be given full credit
on time.
for the great rally in the last ten minutes: "many teams would have given up all hopes, especially con- ceding a lead to such a strong op- ponent.
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NAVY, ARMY RUGBY FIFTEENS
The following have been selected to represent the Royal Navy and Army respectively in their Quad- rangular Rugby Tournament game to be played on the Navy ground"
GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Sing Tas, 35 a team, were 3 great disappointment, the for- wards lacked the polish that was expected of them and only their
FIRST FULL POINTS defence lived up to their reputa-
KWONG WAH carned their first tion... In
contrast to Eastern's full League points on Saturday on Saturday, kick-off at 4 p.m. wingers, who were their main when they defeated CLUB by the
ROYAL NAVY:-Lieut. Morahan;
weapon of attack. Tang Kwong-odd goal in seven and, incidental-/Lieut. McGill, Tel. Honeywill sum and Lau Tau-man were so ly, also did the Hongkong Refugee A/Ldg. Tel. Paul, A/Ldg. Tel. Bow- well bottled up by the Eastern's and Social Welfare Council, to den: Mid. O'Riordan, Lt. Ruther- halves that they were given few whom the proceeds of the game chances to show their wares Lau were donated a good turn, for is
ADVERTISEMENT
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
it a proof of the sxdom that one good turn deserves another!)
Club had matters much their
Own way during the opening stages when their bustling and kick-and-rush methods, kept the Kwong Wah defence guessing. Kwong Wah, however, settled down and, showing more technique and combination, gradually gained the ascendancy.
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ord; LSA. Palmer, Lt. Watson (Capt.). Sergeant. Manfield, C.P.O.
Wtr. King. F/Lt. Taylor, A.B. Long- muir, 3/Lt. Beattie, B/Lt. Poole,
RESERVES:S/Lieut. Kennedy, Cat. Lamble, 3/Lt. Winter, Lt. (E)
Brown, LA.C. Stockham.
ARMY:-L/C, Picton; Sgt. RI- chardds. Capt. Douglass, Capt. Hook (Capt.), Pte. McDonald; Lt Coombes, 2/Lt. Wedderburn; Cpl. Sutherland, 2/Lt. Ford, 2/Lt. Bom-.. pas, 2/Lt. Millar, 2/Lt. Heath, 2/Lt. Pinkerton, Capt. Duke, Cpl 'Gillam. RESERVES: Capt. Barclay, L/C Foley. Pte. Berry.
THE THIRTEENTH better.. EXTRA RACE MEETING will
The electricians' defence way! be held (weather permitting) at steady while their forwards work- HAPPY VALLEY on SATUR. ed together harmoniously, Cheuk- DAY, 14th December, 1940, Shek-kam and Wong King-chungr commencing at 2:00 p.m.
being two very dangerous wingers. CRAIGENGOWER. Ç.C.
Chin Chi-fun led the attack cap The first Bell will be rung atably and was ever an opportunist. 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
weak and
ELEVENS
a friendly
Club's intermediate line was The following will represent Upton, who took Craigengower C.C. in Forrow's place at centre-half, did cricket match against Kowloon not seem to be at home in that C.C. on Saturday at Cox's Path at
position, Syd Strange and Eardley,
|2. p.m.:—G. Souza (Capt.), A. M.
Omar, J. W. Leonard, B. J. B
No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members the backs, played as good a game mcria, A. J. Bulse, E. A. Lee, A. B. Enclosure. Such must be worn as could be expected, though they throughent the duration of each were harassed all the time by the Hamson, B. L Iranee, W. Hong Sling, J. Younggaye and A, H. Meeting in such a manner as to nippy Chinese forwards.
Esmall
be readily hentißed.
S. CHINA ON TOP SOUTH CHINA, the holders, by Badges admitting. Non-Mem. virtue of their victory over ROYAL hers to the Members Enclosure SCOTS, whom they beat by three clear goals, are now at the top of and Club Rooms at $5:00 the League table, being one polat for Gentlemen and $3.00 the lead. for Ladies (both including tax) The whole Chinese team worked
Reserves: a. Leonard, O. M Omar and V. H. Esmall,
'" "SUNDAY'S "GAME Craigengower on Bunday against The following wir represent
the Royal Engineers at Bookunpoo, į commencing at 11 am-AB.. Hamson (Capt.), P. J. Billimoria,
are obtainable through the like a well-oiled machine and A. H. Estall, U. H. Esmail, T. Ed- SECRETARY „рon the per must have been a pleasant sisht gaz. H. L. Forman, A. 3. Hulse, G. to their supporters. I think their W. Lam, E. Mitchell, J. L. Young- ́sonal or written application of a forward line, comprising Lee Tak-saye and B. Ramchand. Member, such Member to be kee, Chow Man-chi Chan Tak-tai Umpire, G. 8. Ladā; responsible for all visitors intre Lee Wal-tong and Lee Shek-yau, is
one of the best balanced attacks,
duced by him, and for Payment in the Senior League and, on the performance at centre-half" walle of all Chits, etc.
day's showing, should carry the Binke, using his fine turn of speed The Secretary's Office, lateam through the season with to advantage. White and Jackson Boor, Exchange Buliding (Tel.nying colours.
struck a good understanding early "The Royals, though strong In in the game. defence, again showed a weakness |
NAVY TRAINING
27794) will close at 11.45 a.m.
↓
Tiños are obtainable, at the in the front line where every In conjunction with the new Club House provided they are player worked more as an in-programme of training Royal Navy ordered in advance from the No. Aividual rather than as a unit are arranging friendly mid-week 1 Boy (Telephone 21820)," /
PUBLIC ENCLO
ENCLOSURE
The price of Admission to deteat the Pablle Enclosure; is $1.00
Fraser was in great form at left- soccer matches against other back and it was mainly due to him teams when possible and will meet Land Bankier, goal keeper, that the Bouth China this afternoon in' a Fecots were saved from a heavier practice game at Causeway Bay at
4.30 pm. POOR EXHIBITION
Navy will be represented by Ra including Tat, for all Persons, A yery poor exhibition of soccer binson; Roughley Britt; Homey- including Ladles, and is payable was seen at the Valley when ST. well, Croft, Hawkins; Phippen, Le at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors JOSEPH'S, without several of their Page, Hendy, Birch and Barber. In Uniform are admitted Halwarts, lost to KOWLOON by
Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 9th December, 1948, *645
With a view to developing their
four goals to one. The standard of youngsters "Bouth "Utinis will be play was, oh the whole. below First fielding entirely a junior side and Division.
will comprise of the following f Bowen and All, the Saints backs, Xiu Kalyan: Chan Kam-Hurig, were pulpably weak and though D). Leung Ping-Iwan; Cheng Hot, Teonard worked like "a tröjan in cheune. Cheung Ping-yung Ho the pivotal berth St, Joseph's Lok-kay; Lai Chung-gu, ta chi- never did really get goig.: hạng tròn trinh chỉ chiếm k
Bilge again turned in a good keung and L. Pin-kal
110.
•-Break of 43,
DECEMBER 2
RASC, 5 pts:-Pte. -Haig 150, Sqma Wood 103, Sam. Ashman 130, Sgt. Murphy 150, Sgt. Hamlin 150, Beaumont 150, Gar. Mine 135, Szk Sgt. Harden 150.
GARRISON BILLIARDS
TOURNAMENT
Lavis 154. Bdr. Kennedy 150. 5th A.&. Regt. FA, KILL/8..Dodd CM. Police, 6 pts:---Capk, Hyde 150, 130, Bam. Humphries 99. Gnr. McSgt. Whitton 154, L/C, Witis 154, L/C. Manus 91, L/8. Lavis 141, Bdr. Ken Teggarty 156, L/G. Thorsson 156, L/C, rison Bulards Tournament nedy 88, Bam. Scragg 111.
Martin 51.
The following games in the Gar
the
down for decision today:-
12th R Regt. RÃ. 6. pta:—L/h): 12th #L. Righ" BA. I pl:-1/B1. Royal Signals v. RA.P.C.; 'For- Brown 150, L/b. Hannan 150. Gax. Brown 72, Gor. Barrows 112. Bot. An-tress, .RE v. 12th Hry. Regt; Frost 133. Sdr. Anderson 150, Gar. derson $2, Gar. Prost 158. Gar. Cums RAMC, v. CM. Police; RA.O.C. V. Burrows 150, L/b. Rogers 156.
[mings 138. L/B. Hansen 90-
RASC; 2/Royal Scots v. 5th A.A Norrell, 49, Sgt. Chalcraft 120, Sgt. L/C Thomp 150. Spr. Crittenden
RAFC 0-8/8. Carden 123.8/8. EK, 3 pts-6/9, Sheldraka 101, į Murray 32. 8/9. James 61; 8/9. Ad-148. Spr. Simmons 14, Spr. Ratelife! RAM.C, 6 ptx:—LL. Dixon 150, Pie. lam 91.
150, Spr. Monaghan 151.
Howe 150, Pte. Whybro 150, Sgk Wyre Royal Signals, 3 pts:-Sgt. Braten 179, art. Webb 156, Cpl. Harvey 150. # buy 150 L/C. Pitcher, 150, L/C
GARRISON CHALLENGE CUP Fraser £2, Sig. Allen 150, Sig Lley SE
(FIRST BOOND) L/C. Wright 101.
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DEC. 4
RAPC, 4 pts:-Set Murray 150, 8/8. Carden 147. 8/8. James 150, Cpl. Smart 150 Sgt. Chalcraft 134. 8/8. Norrell 140.
RAQC, 1 ph:-8gh Hewitson 97. L/C. Samders 83. S/C. Gardner 138. ↑
5th AA Regt. RA. 4 pts:-Sgt. Cpl. Ewens 129, Pte. Peplow 3, 1/C. Price 150, Pte. Pioner 150, Pte. Nis-
2/Royal Scots,” 6 pts:-ägt. Whip- Dodd. 79. Bun. Huarphries 124, Qms. Paul 150,
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