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IN CHARITY MATCHES
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Weak Navy Attack: O'Regan And Roughley To Fore
BY PILAT”.
Though local specer fans were robbed of the pleasure of witness- ing an Interport match over the Chinese New Year holidays, good lare was provided by the charity games that were arranged.
Indications that the CHINESE will have a clean sweep again this year did not come true as, on Monday, the strong Chinese eleven suffered their second major defeat of the season at the hands of ARMY in the LAI WAH CUP series. It will be recalled that CHINA was eliminated from the Sunday Herald International Charity Cup by SCOTLAND on Christmas Day by the odd goal in eleven.
On Tuesday, however. South get the line moving but against China regained what prestige' that the resclüte tackling of Pope. had been lost by convincingly de- Gough and Maxwell, the opposite feating Royal Navy in the Kote- halves. wall Cup competition. by three Roughley and O'Rezan, Navy's goals to one. Incidentally, in doing backs. put everything they knew so South China once again: de- to stem the tide. but found that monstrated that, despite the fact the little more work imposed on that, they have only four or five of them by the weaknesses of the last season's championship winning halves too much for them, line-up, they are still the premier local soccer club.
LEAGUE GAMES
SPORTS & GENERAL
Refilling a British fighter in the desert.
STORY OF MERCY DASH TO SAVE
LIFE OF
MISSIONARY
An all-night ride over the perilous mountain roads between Rasulo and Lubuagan to perform an emergency operation by the light of flashlights recently saved the life of the Rev, E. J Nagel, it was revealed recently to the Manila Bulletin "by the Rev. Carl M. Eschbach of Baguio.
borrowed
Eschbach received A telegram of the home of the Rev. and Mrs. trom Labuagan asking for imme-10. C. Witmer, because the patient diate medical attention for the could not he moved to the operat Three postponed matches in the Rev. Nagel, who was suffering ing room of the local hospital." This defeat must have been a League were played on Saturday from a severe attack of appendi- An operating table was hard pill for the Navy to swallow and results went as expec.ea. citis No medical facilities for an from the hospital, and Eschbach In that it followed closely their ce
Despite their great altempts allappendectomy were available in says "the walls of the room were feat two days previous in the Lai emulating their feat earlier in the Lobuagan, and. the Cup by the Civilians. It must be season Police, after holding Sins faced death
missionary thoroughly cleaned, clean linens stated in fairness to the Senior Tas to a goalless draw at the in-canld be performed.
operation were placed at the windows and at the doorway, and in a very short Service that they were forced to terval, finally went down by two
time the
dining room becarie make three changes in their line-clear goals. They employed the
had to work hard for it.
unless an
READY TO START
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very presentable operating room.”
OPERATION PERFORMED Dr. Viduya performed the opera-
up. They had to bring in junior same methods which proved highly Hurrying down the Nagulltan players to All in the gaps and this successful in their first game but road to San Fernando. Eschbach did not help matters as, in all gradually wearing down Police re-enlisted the services of Dr. M. T. three cases. these players were sistance Sing Tao soon gained the Viduys, director of Bethany hos- tion, assisted by Dr. Diy and Dr. found wanting though they never ascendancy though their forwards pital in the La Union capital, R. Ringor. When it became neces- stopped trying.
Sald the Baguio Evangelical sary to have more light on the elght o'clock we cloudy day, flashlights were focuss- Running quickly into a lead of minister: "Bv
were ready to start from Saned on the field of operation. “All two goals Club could not main- tain this and allowed Royal Schts Fernando for the trip to Lubuagan of this took place to the accota- run out winners by six goals by way of Cervantes and Bontoc. paniment of the music of a pass- was the only one who could be tour, while St. Joseph's received Our party consisted of Dr. Viduya ing parade and the cheerlag of sald to be up to standard. The thair worst beating for a long time and his wife, Miss Marcela Cab the athletic games held Chinese, on the other hand, were when they were trounced by Kow-fales. Dr. H. W. Widdoes, and a nearby town plaza of Labuagan."
WEAK ATTACK
The Navy men were weak in attack and in the middle where Hazard
strong in every department-asloon to the tune of nine-n!!. good in attack as in defence. That the Chinese did not win by a big ger margin Navy had Robinson, Roughley and O'Regan to thank These players were ever a thorn, irr the Chinese attack and constantly came to the rescue when the Chi.... nese looked like putting in another goal,"
nn ta
Lawn Bowls night, stopping. Frequently along in the past frequently performed
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Dr. Viduya, a graduate of the "We carried all necessary mute University of Cincinnati, was cul- rials for the operation we thought nected with the Presbyterian mis- would be needed. We travelled all ¡sion work in Puerto Rico, and had
the road to allow some members (operations in such makeshift sur-
seasickness which rapid travel over tomy was extremely difficult, re: mountain roads frequently pro-quiring several hours, it was suc- ¡duced."
cessful, and a few days ago the DIMEDIATE AID
missionary came down to Baguto Following are the teams for the Navy attack was the lack of cohe-friendly bowls, match
When they arrived ät Lubuagan, 'to recuperate. between
DRAMATIC SAVING sion between the balves and for-Kowloon Cricket Club and the at 7 o'clock the next morning, the
Eschbaun g'ves credit to the wards who had to go back to Volunteer Sergeants Mess on Sun-mission was preparing to send a
of second telegram urging immediate co-operation
everyone in forage for the ball."
day at 2.45 pm.
of the party to recover from the moundings. Though the appended Stands
Another
factor that directly brought about the failure of the
K.C.C. TO MEET VOLUNTEERS
1
"The
The Chinese forwards were in K.C.C.-R. S. Capell, S. A. Gray, aid, for the Rev. Nagel was suffer- Lubungan for the dramatic saving fine fettle, every player putting in R. Wellwood, J. Fraser (skip); ng from another severe attack. of the Rev. Nagel's life.
Doctor Leon Diy, the Kalinga local doctor, Dr. Dly, the staff of his share ur work. Lee Tak-kee R. T. Brown, E. Abraham, A. W. was seen in many fine dashes down Smalth, V. C. Labrum (skip); A health officer, had given the case the Lubuagan hospital and towns- their part," he said. the wing but these would have P. Guest, A. H. Martin, F. A. Fabel, his closest attention but could do people did
"The Belgian sisters supplied cer- come to a better end if he had not W. W. Parsons (skip); Alittle without equipment.
Continuing the story.
"After tain needed medicines, while most tried too many tung range shots Broadbridge, A. N. Other, N. A. E.
the equipment came himself. Lee Wai-tong's scheming Mackay. T. A. Madar (skip: D. consultation it was decided to hold of was very much to the fore and he Glover. R. T. Burch. F. C. Curtis, the operation in the dining room. Bethany hospita crowned a good afternoon's work G. E. Taylor (skip).
with a "hat-trick,"
"LAI WAH CUP
Good football was seen in both
H.K.C.C. XI TO
MEET ARMY
Sergeants Mess:-C. S. M. Bas- kett, Q. Q. M. S. Spary, Sgt. Carr, Sgt Rakusen (skip); Sgt. Zim- mern, Sgt Baptista, Sgt. Sherrif (skip);
The following will represent the P/Major Mackie, HKC.C, v. the Army at 2 pm, to Sgt. Lockhart, C. Q. M. S. Fin-morrow at Chater Road:-H. Owen
of the Lai Wah Cup semi-finals (Steven, Sgt. as the result of which Army will (Sgt. Geall, meet Civilians in the Anal.
A great contribution-and acher (skip): 6gt. Remedios, B. S. Hughes (Capt.), C. G. Aitkenhead. pleasing feature too-to Army's M, Rose, Sgt. Hyde, Sgt. Meyer CWE Bishop, N. D. Booker, J. C.! achievement in defeating the (skip): Sgt. Sklaner, C. Q. M. S. Brown, W. G. Finnie, M. F. L. Hay- Chinese was the fine displays by Butler, B. S. M. Walker, C. Q. M. 5. mes, T. G. C. Knight, D. O, Par- Army junior players, three of whom Silva (skip).
sons, D. S. Robb, C. M. Stark, -- were being given their first chance. Birrell, at right-half, was "very sound despite the fact that he had the elusive Hau Ching-to to look after. Owens and. Duffield were seen to good advantage, on the wings while Weir fitted in well into the attack,
UNITED SERVICES ANNUAL GOLF MEETING
Lowest score at Fanling in the The strongest department in the United Services annual 'golf meet- Army team was the intermediate ng yesterday was returned by Ma- line whose Ane spoiling work and Jor R. C. Giles, R.M., with a card fast tackling methods had the f 77 over 18 holes on the New Chinese forwards so disconcerted Course that they were given little time to
fl
Prize-winners were
TODAY
from
DISCOURSE ON SPIRITUALISM
Y'S MEN'S CLUB
·TIFFIN
An enlightening talk on Spirit- ualism was given by Mr. K.S. Fung at the weekly tin meeting of the Hongkong Y's Men's Club at St. Francis Hotel yesterday. Mr. Ho SPORTING FIXTURES Shiu que, Fresident of the Club.
was in the chair.
MEETING. Extraordinary Gen The Vice President of the Club eral, of Kowloon Cricket Club began by saying China was practising numerous ways of spiritualism, of which one was kind was through a medium by coscinomancy. Another popular
6.30 p.m.
SWIMMING, European V.M.C.A. Winter Swimming. Instructional Classes.
TOMORROW
which direct conversation with the spirits could be obtained.
such seances..
settle down to their usual type of scratch-Old Course, Major R. C.
Eighteen holes medal play from CRICKET.-"A" Division, Kow. The speaker warned his audience. game. The two wingers were not so Giles, RM: New Course, 2/Lieut.
loon C. C., v. Indian R.C., Civilinot to believe or depend wholly on much in the picture, especially
Service CC v. Recreio, Univer J. D. Clague, R.A. after Chung Yong-sum received a
Medal play handicap Old sight injury, and did not prove as Course, Lieut-Col. 3. S. Smith, such a great asset as previously. Dental Corps New Course, Capt.
On the run of play Army Lawrence, R.LA.S.C. thoroughly, deserved to win, mat-
Bogey Stableford competition - ching the Chinese man to man; Old Course, Capt. J. G. Whittaker, even their front line eclipsed their RA.; New Course, Major E. J. Cur opposite number with some really ran, RAMC, brilliantly conceived. mavements.
Fox, the leader, was rather selfish
but redeemed matters by netting
a grand "hat-trick" during extra
time to give Army victory, ́.
FOWLER'S SHOOTING
SOCCER WIN FOR SAPPERS
In a League football game in the In the other semi final in the Lal Second Division Royal Engineers Wah Cup Civilians defeated Navy defeated, Royal Scots by two goals more easily than was thought, to one at Bookunpoo yesterday, This was made possible by the Ane Engineers thus retained their un- shooting form shown by Fred defeated record, the only team in Fowler who netted four times for fall divisions, his side, Civilians eventually win- ning by 4-1..
The forwards were again Navy' A meeting of the Hockey Um- failure. Against the bold front put pires' Association will be held to-
up
by the Civilians defence. day at 5:30 pm, at St. Andrew's Navy's forwards came a cropper. Church Hall. All interested are in- Hendy and Le Page tried hard to lvited to attend.
sity v. Craigengower. "B" D1- vision, Police R.C.. "v.
The speaker was thanked by Mr Kowloon C.C.. Indian R.C. v. University.
CP. Wong. Craigengower v.. Civil Service Miss Sin Miu-ching, sister of Mr. Peter H. Bin, will speak on the Chinese. Nävy at the next meeting For the Club.
C.fr FOOTBALL
Shield, →Senior Sing Tao v. Middlesex' (Club). [ 4.15 p.m., South China v. Club! (Caroline HB). 4.15.D.m.
Kwong Wah v Kowloon (Kow ARMY RUGGER TEAM loon), 4.15 pm. Junior Shield, Sing Tao "B" V. Kit Chee TO MEET POLICE. (Club), 2.45. p.m. Ewong Wah The following will represent the * international (Kowloon). Army v Police in the second round. 2.45 p.m.. Cainese AS.C. V of the Quadrangular Rugby Tour South China (Caroline H),nament at the Police ground to 2.45 pm Royal Engineers vmorrow, kick-off at 4.15 p.m. 36th R.A. (Bookunpoo), - 4.15 L/Cpl. Ficton; Bdr. Richarda, pm, 30th R.A. v. Signals (Boc-Capt Book, Capt. Douglass, Pte. kunpoo), 2.45 pm, EAMC MacDonald, Lieut. Coombes, 2/Lt. v Police (Causeway Bay), 2.45 Wedderburn; Cpl Sutherland. ph: First Division, Navy v. Fe- 7/Lt. Ford, 2/Lt. Bompas, 2/14. hee (Causeway Bey), 4.15 p.m. Heath, 2/Lt, Müller, 2/Lt, Pinker- Becond Division, Club. Eton, Capt. Thike, Big, Clam, Q. C. (St. Joseph's); 4.15 / pith.. Réserves: --L/Opl Foley, Ptę, Third Division, RAF. v: 35th Berry, 2/14, Eddison, Capt. Bar- RA (Chatham Road), 4.15 p.m. clay, L/Bjt. Marsh,
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