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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
THE
of
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928.
WORLD SPORT
ODD GOAL WINS.
LOW SCORING IN LOCAL
- MATCHES.
KOWLOON "B" SURPRISE.
RIFLE LEAGUE.
WIN FOR THE NAVY,
BOXING TOURNEY, THE WARATAHS' TOUR.
HALL'S FINE DISPLAY AGAINST FRAZER."
A SPLENDID RECORD.
London, Jan. 8. In the rugby, International at Twickenham yesterday, England
STERLING BUT NARROW WIN. beat New South Wales by 18
points to 11.
The Waratahs thus concluded the international engagements of their tour with an oven balance victories over Ireland and Wales and defeats by Scotland and Eng- land.
Of their 26 engagements they have won 22. They were beaten by Oxford and Pontypool and the match with London was drawn.
The Duke of York witnessed yesterday's game, which attracted
THE RACES.
PROSPECTS FOR THE DERBY.
SOME RECENT GALLOPS.
[By "Wireless."]
Much interest is now centred in the training of Griffing for the 1928 Blue Riband. The time la not yet opportune to predict which owner has the best candidate, but there are a few lovely animals
[By "Wanderer."] The absence of a strong top liner may be taken as the principal reason for the poor attendance at the Boxing Association's tourna iment at the Lee Theatre on Satur- A match was held at Taikoo day, but those who put away the Rilla Range on Sunday afternoon prejudice against a non-star show between a team from the Navy Y. were rewarded with a sterling bat- the Army and Volunteers. This the between two stalwarts, Marine was in place of a match arranged Frazer and L..S. Hall, an oppor-/Some 50,000 spectators.--British it is not likely that there will be
for between the Navy, Army and unity of observing the speed and Civilians of the Colony, which, cool cleverness of Signaiman Mor- owing to the weather, was cancell-ris against a heavier opponent, following were the and a source of keen amusement, ed. The
in two other contests. scores:
IBy "Wanderer"] The military teams had their day on Saturday. Four of them were engaged in the Senior Division of the Hongkong Football League, and all four were winners. Low scoring was a feature of the day's play, attributable in 3 large Mr. Chander measure to 11 boisterous. wind O, Gully
P. O. Greening which rendered all games scrappy A. B. Rigby The Chinese Athletic's unbeaten Mr. Barber certificate was never in danger Col. Willott against the Police, and they were Mne Reeves the only Civilian victors in the A. B. Crocker Senior Division.
The only surprise was created by Kowloon's Third XI which won for the first time this season, and forced home their advantage to the tune of four, clear goals.
The odd goal brought victory to four of five winners in the Junior
Division "A". The full results
follow:
Club Pulico K.O.S.B. R.A.
Senior Division.
South China
Junior
S. Chinn "B"
R. A. Res. Club Res. Recreio K.0.S.B.
Navy..
200 500 000 Yds. Yds. Yds, Tol
31 83 32 96
31 34 31
96
31 33 31 SM
05
A1 32 30
31
34 29
D% 30 29 33 91 32 27 20 88 24. 85
248 250 239 737
Army and
Volunteers,
37 30
29 33 28
27
24
C. 6. M. Proven
Sgt. Wadey
Sgt. Summers Mr. Lyon
fr. Goodman
Lieut. Sullivan ... 28
Sgt. Handscombe... 21
D3 90 00
Frazer's Debut.
Wireless.'
VESSEL FOUNDERS.
aro
which the racing experts watching very carefully. The en- trics close on the 14th January and
F.
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any moro Griffins coming down from the North. To date, 33 China ponies have been passed, measured, and registered by the Stowards of the Hongkong Jockey Club as Derby Grillins for the annual SINKS OFF TESSARA ISLAND, | Race Meeting and it is to be hoped that there will be a better field this Making his debut in the local
A report was received from the year for the Derby than any pre- ring, Marine Frazer was defeated.. but in the course of a ten rounds Commissioner of Customs at Feo-vious year, and a botter finish wit- contest, he paid a tribute to his show this morning, that the nossed.
Last Year's Derby. trainer by an immense reserve of Chinese steamer Fok Lee has stamina, and if he did not im-foundered, one cable off Tessura
It will be recalled, that last press by any particular form of Island.
It was at first thought that the' cleverness, proved himself a force-
vessel named was the Foo Lee,year's Derby was a tame affair, due ful fighter, with a hefty wallop owned by the Ching Kee S. Nto the fact that there were three
starters only out of $1 ponies on and Company,
registered Chefco, but enquiries at the offices tered. Racing fans had no diffi of the local agents result in a culty in spotting the winner. Elliot Bay, which cantered home, benting the margin of defeat between the Canadian by four lengths, whilst The Foo Lee does not appear latter and the third pony, Misty : in the current Lloyd's List and is Eve, was many lengths. There It was merely a procession, understood to be either a newly was no exciternent at all in the registered vessel, or alternatively, race. the cable has been mutilated in and one of the worse. Dorbys i transmission and the name wrong-have witnessed for the last 30 odu ly given..
in either hand,
Hall won because of his aggres sion in the early rounds. Ignor ing a pereistent battery to the chin, he forced Frazer to retire before a series of damaging body blows, and always conscious of the Marine's advantage in reach, 87 jumped inside, punched effectively and darted way before Frazer could sum up the situation.
For six rounds without wasting chergy on the air lie kept Frazer guessing, but the Marine showed no signs of the hammering re- ceived and punching with more precision in the three succeeding sessions made up a considerablu, part of the leeway.
82
B4
220.248-237 706
S. L. M. Sluter 27 28
1 Queen's
0 Chinco Ath.
2- Kuwlpon
2 Recreio
1, Scots Gds.
Division "A":
S. China "A"
0. Kowloon
0
2 University
0 Chinese Ath.'
3 St. Joseph's
Junior Division "B".
5. Chiha "A"
Chinese Ath. Sconta
0 Kowloon
3 SChina "B" 3 Mostems
1
0
The Navy won by 32 points.
LOCAL HOCKEY.
CLUB TEAM AGAINST ARMY.
The following have been chosen to represent the Hongkong Hockey Clab in their Sim Shield match against the Army on the U. S. R. C. ground at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday: 4W. J Lockhart Smith; J. F. Henry, D. Lyan; W. R. Greenhalgh, Barclay Scores Twice. A. A. Dard (capt.), J. E. Noronha; G. B. Siipper, P. L. Sim, F. G. Typiently clever efforts in the Whaler, D. Woodward and B. D. first half enabled Barclay, who Evans.
The Army has confirmed the list has now filled all positions in the Queen's Regiment forward line, to of Sim Shield fixtures recently net twice from the inside-right published.. position against the II.K.F.C. Sand- wiched between them was a good
"
Hali in Distress.
denial of this, and the vessel in question is at present in North
China.
years.
New Owners.
In the matter of new owners,
lady owner who has two aspirants and Mrs. Paterson has three can- didates. The Princely louse has no candidate to fight for the Blue Riband. It seems that Mr. Ho Kom Tong is determined to win the
The hearing of the case in which the Sang Loong Contractors, 14 there are a few Chinese in addi- Man Lam Street, Yaumati, aretion to Mr. Ho Kom Tong, whilst Suing Lui Sui-ching, 10 Wing Lok the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes is racing Street, for a total of $26,187.40 In in conjunction with Mr. C. Gordon respect of the building of houses at Mackle.. Mrs. L. Dunbar is a new Hall took a battering and was Yaumati was resumed before the in distress at the close of the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan in eighth and penultimate rounds,
the Supreme Court this morning, but allowed to make the pace in when the plaintiff was further the tenth, he rallied splendidly cross-examined by defending cour and won by a definite it small scl Mr. Eldon Potter, K.G., instruct margin of points. Had Früzered by Mr. F. S. C. Brooks, Mr. Derby as he tops the limited taken the initiative in the last C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. A. Eeitht Griffins and next in order comes Mr. Dunbar with five can- round, the decision might have Hall is for the plaintiff. gone the other way, but Hall mill-
This morning's Harbour Office didates.. Mr. Dynasty has three Both Mr. Eve-and Mr. ed on the retreat in great style
reports gave arrivals and 10 Gritins, at the opening, and an extra bit of departures, of which four and four. K. H. K. have a couple of Griffins, experience of such battles got him respectively were British, leaving as also have Mr. Seth and Major For the interest of racing 72 vessels in harbour, British 5. Hogy. Frazer took a terrific amount of Tonnage was low, as were freights, enthusiasts, below is published a punishment, principally on the only one British registering inwardlist Derby Griffins: body, in the early rounds, but and the total for the nationality less Mr. C. T. C's., Chestnut, Winsome
Stag. Only three car- ever shirked the issue. Hall was than 1,100 tons,
Mr. Dynasty's, Chestnut, Young plainly worried by his inability goes of four figures were re- to hurt the Marine, but his clever gistered.
Pretender. evasions saved
a good deal of counter work, and he judged his
home.
Mr. Dynasty's, Grey, Holr· Åp-
parent.
Mr. Dynasty's, Chestnut, King Sol. Mrs. L. Dunbar's, Chestnut, Sitting
Koal for the home side through second half and many times the MeBride; and these three goals Borderers' goal appeared certain constituted the extent of the scor- to fall. The K.O.S.B. broke away, ing
however, and Stock netted a second goal, The Queer's pressed at the open-
McKelvie took the centre-for-man to a nicety. Frazer after excellent work with a wicked left ing, but were none too happy
wards challenged Hall to anotherjab in the third and fourth rounds. Bull, against a stout defence until Bar-ward position after the second re meeting and Hall accepted. It meeting Sharples, coming in with Mr. L. Dunbar's, D. Grey, Bakers clay slipped through and scored. verse and the effect was immediate should be a capital duel between stiff arm and effectively block-Bay. The Club improved subsequently For the remainder of the game, well-matched opponents.
ifr. L. Dunbar's, Black, Deep Water ing the counters. His left-handed
Bay. but were still in arrears at the Kowloon were on top but although
work gained him i narrow margin
Mr. L. Dunbar's, I. Grey, Coss Bay, interval, each side having scored Anderson was beaten by a shot
of points to justify a verdict in his
Mr. L. Dunbar's, Dun, Monterey a further goal. The second half which struck the foot of the post
favour.
Bay. went in favour of the Queen's, they could not force the ball their nippy forward line giving the through.. Cluba severe test;
The Kowloon defence was in Gerrard and Bishop were in
great fettle throughout, Wheeler good form, while the half-backs and Dodshou giving a fine exhibi- worked tirelessly throughout.
tion of back play, while Hedley, The forwards were never together, Sima and Mekelvie were a sound though an occasional individual line of half-backs, Peart on the burst often spelt danger.
right started off in good style but fell away, while the left wing found progress difficult against Everest.
Chinese Still Winning.
Gory Affair
Mr. L. Dunbar's, Chestnut, Un-, named.
Mr. Eve's, Bay, Boxing Eve, Mr. Eve's, Grey, New Year's Eve. Major F. Hegg's, Grey, Jack Russel. Major F Hogg's, Bay, Simon
Morris's Clever Victory, The other ten-rounder bringing Signalman Morris and A. B. Buck- master, together had few of the thrills and excitement of the first If P. O. Brackstone and Cpl. big fight. Morris conceded nearly Vince, R.G.A., had not been novices a stone in weight, but throughout neither would have suffered the ho was much too clever for the injuries
which led to me Legree, Seaman and when the knock-out dical intervention after only
Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Skewbakl, came in the eighth round one felt one round of wild hitting. Thirty Palace Hall. Morris had delayed it unneces- seconds after the start Vince open- Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Brown, Black- sarily.
ed up Brackstone's left eye, and stone Hall soon after blood was similarly Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, I. Gray, Guild streaming down his own face. It Hall.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Grey, Artistic was a wild slam, both men striking. with the open glove. The fight was stopped, no decision, being Hall given.
Replying mainly on his left, jab- A goal in each half brought yet
bing away at the least, opening, another victory to the Chinese Everest, Davey and Skigge held Morris was clever enough to avoid Athletic. The Police struggled the Kowloon forwards effectively anything in the nature of a risk valiantly throughout, but their for long periods, and Gardner and while Buckmaster was still fresh. forwards could make little head- Gear were seldom seriously. He led Buckmaster n merry dance, way against a sound defence, and troubled until the closing Afteen though he took a certain amount the Athletic's unbeaten certificate minutes. Campbell and McGlin- of punishment in the second round- was never threatened.
chey were the best of the forwards. when Buckmaster held him in a
neutral corner.
Wynne and Hudson saved their! side from a more pronounced defeat by brilliant defensive dis-
*
Recreio Defeated.
▾
The
Buckmaster "realised his only clear path to victory but sought
Crushed!
Signalman Crush made full use of the ring in evading the force- ful Signalman Shons, and he mill- ed. effectively on the retreat for
Hall
Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Brown, Fame
Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, D. Exey, Berchurch Hall.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Bay, May. Hall, Mr. Ho Kom Tong's, Chestnut, Manor Hall,
Mr. K. C. Lau's, Dun, Duke of Nieblung
Mr. Lo's, Chestnut, U-Un 11. Mr. K. H. K.'s, Bay, Captain, Mr.-K. H. K's, Dun, Comrado. Messrs. Mackie and Hynes', Bay,"
Measts. Mackie and Hyndy', Grey, Pickle.
In a game full of incident, then vain to deliver effectively one three rounds. In the fourth Shons plays, while Clark effected many Royal Artillery defeated the Club of his hefty right hooks. He was succeeded in getting to close quar magnificent clearances.
The Athletic have been suffer-de Roereio by 2 goals to one.
yery persistent, but Morris's beauters and he definitely weakened ing from injuries to players and R.A. scored twice in quick succes-tiful footwork kept him out of his opponent with hefty blows Peck. the usual right wing was absent sion in the first half through Pul- danger, while he worried the sea- below the heart. Crush had no on Saturday. Play was chiefly ford, and held their lead until the man by continually shooting out stomach for further punishment centred on the left where Chan interval. Kwong-ui and Suen Kam-chun led The Recreio set up strong at his left. Until the sixth round, and threw in the towel.
Morris was content to wear his Brittain and Wynne a lively dance. tacka on resumption but Gosano's man down piling up points by a
Brookes' Grit. Chan Kwong-ul scored in the first individual bursts found. Trim in polished display, but he sailed in half, and Wong Pak-chong added capital form and the Interport the sixth and punished Buckmaster first four rounds of the meeting Practically the whole of the forward failed to score. Rocha reduced the lead with a good shot severely in a two-handed attack.
between Tel, Brookes and Sign. In the seventh, Buckmaster was Eatson was given over to feinting mid-way through the second half, at the mercy of his much clevererad sparring which
Time and space will not allow but the R.A. concentrated on de-
since hoth me to go into details of the recent fence and strenuous, efforts for an resisting a fierce attack went down interesting nor getting them any- tion Griffins, but judging from the opponent and after courageously were plainly novices was neither gallops done by all the Subscrip- equaliser came to nought.
on his knees for a count. The
to the lead after the interval.
Borderers Succeed.
A Game of Holves.
Mrs."Paterson's, Black, November. Mrs. Paterson's, Bay, Bouka. Mr. Paterson's, Roan, Mish Mish. Mr. Seth's, Bay, Harlene. Mr. Soth's, Chestnut, Tachoo."
Subscription Griffins.
Vickar's failure to keep the for- ward line together had much to do with Kowloon's 2-0 defeat against the K.O.S.B. at Sookun-
gong came to the rescue, but the where. In the fifth Brooks walked times put up by some of the Subs., poo. At certain stages of the
next round brought the end, a into a haymaker and took a count, there will certainly be some good game, the visitors pressed vigor- Forcing home their advantage series of sharp blows to head and but the gong came to the rescue. racing at the forthcoming Annual ously and Anderson's charge was to the tune of two-goals in the body leaving him helpless to stop round and Batson was at liberty To date, the Sub-Griffing owned by He was groggy throughout the last Meeting, with excellent finishes: many times in danger.-
first half, the Seats Guards man- a right hook which made the count to panch him at will. Brookes the Omeers of the K.O.S.B. have The Borderers forwards were, aged to hold the South China team almost unnecessary.
diaplayed splendid, grit in keeping done the best times, and they will however, always the more danger to a single goal in reply in the
Harris Wins.
on his feet till the end. Batson undoubtedly interest the racing ous line, and when Humphries second half when, aided by a The curtain-raiser, the return was declared the winner.
fans. nelted from a scrimmage some strong wind, the Chinese had taken contest between Stoker Sharples
Last Saturday, Movanagher, *Poor House. fifteen minutes before the inter- the initiative.
and Marine Harris, was a gruell
owned by Lt. Bichardson, went. val, the Borderers deserved their Smith scored both goals for the ing encounter, but lacked many of As indicated, the "house" was a over the One-and a Quarter Miles lead. The boisterous wind upset Guards, and the military side were the points of interest of their poor one, and this may have been in 3.00.4/5, covering the last quar- play somewhat, but there were well worth their interval lead.previces meeting. Much energy partly due to the necessity of a tor inside 31 seconds and not be- occasional flashes of brilliance Fung King-cheong reduced the was wastefully expended, Sharples trip to Happy Valley, The Leeing pressed. A fortnight ago, Ma- which made the football Interest arrears within five minutes of the was aggressive throughout, but Theatre is ideally constructed for jor Lake's Duntries was sent out Ing.
restart, but in subsequent play his deliveries were minus preci- boxing tournaments, though the for a sprint over the alx furlongs With the wind in their favour, the South Chinn forwards were sion, and Harris was able to take Association might very well con-distance and the time was done Kowloon gave a much better erratic and gave Jackson litis up his speedy attack without run-aider the establishment of ring in 35.1.09.8/5, 1.10.3/5, finishing account of themselves in the trouble.
ning into real danger. Harris did · side seats as at the City Hall.
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