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SOCCER REVIEW
SOUTH CHINA WELL AND TRULY DEFEATED
Kwong Wah Continue To Show Improvement
BY PILAT"
The classic soccer match between South China and Sing Tao on Sunday last nearly developed luto a mud battle but the rain, which fell intermittently before the game. held off just before the start. though conditions could not be said to be conducive to good football. Despite the wet grqund and a slippery ball, which made control more difficult, both teams played first class soccer.
Settling down quicker and find- very much below the form in ing conditions more to their liking which they defeated Bing Tao two Sing Tao surpassed all their pre-months ago. Kwong Wah, however, better combination vicus performances by giving an is showing all-round brilliant display. South each game while their backs, other hand, with Chung Fai-lam and Leung Pak- China, on the their defence still trying to find wai, seem to be playing with more their fect for the greater part of confidence. Lau Fook-chuen and the first half, could not settle Wong King-chung were again down but even when they did they the main source of danger, Wong found in Sing Tao's intermediate being as tricky and fast as ever: line their match.
The custodians of the law were The weak link in South China's badly off colour and only Black- defence was on the left were both burn distinguished himself in de- Lau Chang-sang and Tse Kam-fence. The forward line lacked hung were off form. Lau found the cohesion and could make little im-
Shiu-wing-Yen Shia-yick pression against the winners' de.. combinatier too much for him fence. while Tse was shaky and, as a re- sult, threw more work on Tsang Chung-wan. The latter, however, was on tip-top form and did red- man service at right-back.
Lai
WELL PLANNED..
MIDDLESEX WIN
On Saturday, Middlesex and St. Joseph's were seen in an uninter- esting encounter at Caroline Hill which the former won by the odd goal in three.
Sensing this weakness Bing Tao
With a defence, much stronger concentrated on this side, alter-than their opponents' attack, the nating by swinging the ball over Diehards" were able to pin the to Ip Pak-wah. By this and by well Saints to their half of the eld
planned moves they managed to. keep South China's defence off balance. Fung King-cheong was an ideal leader, scheming, openings for his inside men."
铲
The new George Cross and
George Medal awarded for...
gallantry.
SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY
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SPORTS & GENERAL
Chief Interpreter Of The In Action For Slander
MR. NG CHÀK-WING, Chief interpreter of the Supreme Court, called by the plaintiff, the wife of a high Chinese Government official, In an action for slander, to give expert evidence at the Supreme Court yesferdny stated that in the early days the term “lo chlen" was used for gamblers, and meant à person who won money by fraudulent means or by a telek. The action arose from an alleg-
MATTER OF GENDER
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15. 1941.
Supreme Court Testifies
that she had been playing mah-
jongg for months with Mrs. Hu TWO WEDDINGS
AT REGISTRY
In
as a secret partner. Questioned by Mr. Loseby as to whether Leung Yee-koo was entitled to refuse to pay and to demand back money trar of Marriages, officiated at two Mr. J. Reynolds, Deputy Regis- paid previously, if it was found out that she played with a secret weddings at the Registry yester- partner, witness replied that she
day- did not know if that was the rule
Mr. Wong Chun-kom, assistant in gambling.
manager, residing at No. 29, Con- naught Road Central, and Miss Tso Kowloon.
Cross-examined by Mr. F.. H. Chan, however, added that wal-yung of No. 75 Shantung St.
found to be
The term "lo chiên" was far ed remark made by defendant, from complimentary, said witness Chan Yee-koo. of No. 22, Hillwood Rosd, 'to plaintiff, `Chan Puu-shi, of No. 430, Nathan Road, third floor.
Defendant was alleged to Loseby, who appeared for the de- two players were have said: "You are a lo chien fendant, Mr. Ng, stated that the secret partners the loser could re-
Mr. Mak Wai-fong, clerk of the and social gatherings will not al-only difference between do chlen" fuse to pay but did not agree that
Medical Department,, residing at low you to be in their companies, and "lo chien por" was a matter money previously paid could be
No. 281, Lockhart Road, and Miss You are also a thier."
of gender. The former was" com-demanded back. Mr. Alfred Y. Hon represented
mon gender. whereas the latter. Mr. Loseby then went on to des- Lat Tak-chan, of No. 62, Wai Ching plaintiff
applied to a female as the word cribe the different signals which, "por" denotes feminine gender... Mr. Loseby put to witness, were
ANNOUNCEMENTS The claim was for $1.000, cf which $953 was special claim, be-
The following forthcoming wed- The term "cha nar" said wit-taught Mrs. Hui by her ing money due to the plaintifness, was a very offensive phrase denied that she ever taught Mrs. dings are announced: from the money lont association and the woman (whether married knowledge of the signs as describ- Yuen, King's Road, and
Hul to give signals and dented all Mr. Chan Shu-kal of Kai and $47 being special claim. The or single) so addressed would un-ed by Mr. Loseby.
Milsa special claim was waived by Mr.derstand by that term that she Hon who said that in regard to was being referred to as B the general claim he would leave prostitute. it to the Court..
Witness
Street
Angela Gockchin or No. 14. Fung
Further cross-examined, witness Fai Terrace. admitted that she was once called a "lo chien por" (a lady swindler) on July 20.
Mr. Tsang Hon-hung, shipping clerk. of No. 121, Wing Lok Street, and Miss Kam Shau-kuen of No 165. Johnston Road.
Mr. Loseby: Or even lower?- "As time went on," continued Yes. Mr. Ng, "this term would be ap- Or even worse than that. It,
DRAW OF LOAN plied by Society to any person ob means that she would be open to Leung Piu-lin (Yee Keo), a sub- taining money falsely or by a receive any man willing to have ĺpoendet wiriess, sold that on trick, whether in gambling or her? Yes.
Aug. 8. 1940, she conducted the
Hu Ying, master of a junk, re- otherwise. When applied by So- Mr. Loseby was about to cross-her residence. No. 5 King's Ter-when he was sailing near Ping
draw of the $5 loan association at ciety to a person, it means that examine
ports that at 3 pm on Jan. 2, BADMINTON.
Division, he is either a professional gam-point respecting mah-jongg when witness оп * certain
race, About 1 am. plaintiff came Hol, five Japanese from a trawler Jewish R.C. v. Chung Wah; Re
bier or is in the habit of obtains his Lordship interposed with the and she said to her: "You have crelo v. V.R.C.; Kowloon Tong ing money by fradulent manner remark that he did not think Mreaten up my flesh, do you want the sea one jingle, valued at $40. boarded his junk and threw into v. St. John's: St. Andrew's v. or trick. K.C.O.
Ng was an expert at the game, to eat my bone also?
On leaving, they took away "Sam, chek sau" explained wit- specially after evidence had been all my pocket money BILLIARDS. Garrison Indivi-ness, meant stealing things. Am-given by those who seemed to lost all my jewellery," and began licence.
dual Snooker Championship plifying his
statement. Mr. Ng spend all their lives playing that final, Llout W. V Dixon v, Opl. stated that as a person has only J. H. Harvey (Soldiers' Club) 7 two hands, three hands (the H- teral translation of "sam chek sau") implied that he has an ad- ditional hand.
P.NI.
TOMORROW
a greater part of the game. BILLIARDS. Garrison Indivi- The Saints' attack lacked punch and, with Bright and his men on
good form, could make little or no headway. They were without their
dual Billiards Championship anal, S.Q.M.S. 'Wood y Cpl J. H. Harvey (Soldiers' Club) 7
p.m.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 the SWIMMING.-Y. M, C. A. Mixed
Swimming.
sticks and turned in a creditable performance.
FOR SING TAO?
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18·
CRICKET.—"A" Division: Univer
sity v. Recreio; Cralgengower ‚V. Indian R.C. "B" Division: Civil Service C.C.. น Police R.C.: Kowloon C. C. v. Craigengower¦| Recreio v. University
The re-arranged Sing Tac's mid-custodian, Sammy Tsang, and All, dle line of Soong Ling-sing, Leung more well-known in baseball and Wing-chiu and Tsui Ab-fai gave 2- softball, deputised between sterling display in holding the Caroline Hill forward line. Special mention must be made of the effective manner in which Tsul bottled up Lee Wai-tong and gave It is learned that Ng Kee- by far his best performance this cheeng, Eastern left-half and full- season.
back, has signed up for Sing Tao. It was
ubvious that Sing Tao Ng has lately played very good took the field with a set plan and soccer and should strengthen the went about their work with a pur-latter's half-back line. Eastern will prise but whatever plans the losers not be greatly affected by this might have had were upset by the transfer as they have their usual unexpected weakness of their de-intermediate line Intact while im RACING-Macao Jockey Club's fence. The forwards, too, took She (Y.S. Yen) will partner Kong quite some time, to settle down as Sing-king at back.
the inside men went back to help the defenders. in the earlier stages. Whatever may have been the causes, bad weather conditions hotwithstanding, "South China, on the day's showing, were well and truly beaten.
R.A. HOLD TRIAL
RUGGER
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
January Race Meeting.
SALICA KEEPS
TITLE
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14 "(Reu- ter)-Lou Sailea of Brooklyn, re-
In preparation for the Large tained the World Bantamweight POLICE TROUNCED
Units Rugby tournament which title yesterday, outpointing Tommy Kwong "Wah continued to show will commence shortly, a trial game Fort, a local youngster, in a 15- improvement when they unexpec. was held by the Royal Artillery round bout. tedly trounced Police at Boundary yesterday at Sookunpoo. The Street by the big margin of 7-2. standard of rugger, n the whole, Police, on the whole, gave a was quite high and augurs well for disappointing display and
were the RA;
CROSSWORD
NO. 806
ACROSS
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4. High-
coloured
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Provisioni
room
Business
GREEK WINS CLEVELAND, Jan. 14 (Reuter)— The 23-year old Greek, Anteine Christoforidis, became World Light-heavy Weight champion out- pointing Mello Bettina, of New York, the former champion, "in a 15-round fight for the title declar- ed vacant by the National Boxing Association.
CHESS RESULTS
[The following are the 'results of Imatches in the Kowloon Chess Club championship played yester- iday:-
Senior-K. M. A. Barnett beat B. D. Evans.
Junior-V. V. Kolatchoff drew with Th. Laufer, A. Benjamin beat D. Drake. J H. D'Almelda beat C. Lee.
game.
PLAINTIFF RECALLED Plaintiff was recalled yesterday for cross-examination. She denied
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I have lost and have
Plaintiff asked her, "Who called me lo chien'?" and just then hearing defendant arrived and replied "I morning. do."
evidence,
After
further
hls
was adjourned till this
The case is being heard before the Mr. Justice Williams.
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7 Trader
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15' Put off SOLUTION TOMORROW
Solution No. 805 ADOBETRO.TORT ADORES TEVO ED GAVEL11CANAPE AGE TABU 11TR SERFDATAITE
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22 Knaves
23 Jewel box 24 Chief 26 Eastern
bandit
27 Sewing
implement 30 Foe 32 Tiers
Y.M.C.A. Discussion Group
The Discussion Group to be held
on Bunday, Jan. 19, at 9 pm. in the West Lounge will take the form of a flm evening, All are cordially invited. There will be no entrance fee charge, but a collec- tion will be made to defray ex- penses. The following pictures will be shown:
Island People (Silent); Ashanti (Sound); Transfer of Power (Sound); The Heart and Circula- tion (Sound); Inside. the Tele- phone (Silent); Johann Straus9. (Sound).
WHIST. DRIVE
LEA DENIM ORO S'E EASED TP1 SAT¶¶
The popular YMCA Whist ARA 18 OIL TLA 6 8 Drives were resumed on Monday KNIMEEK1REE night after a lapse of several NICENE 11 A BODE months and proved to be an ex- S.NORERÀÄTAMAN..joyable evening. The Whist Drivés.
1 GNAW8¶D È GANT are held every Monday at 830 pm)--
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