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THE
WORLD SPORT
SOMERSETS BEAT ST. JOSEPH'S.
SATURDAY'S SHIELD
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MATCHES.
HEAVIER GROUNDS PRODUCE-
BETTER FOOTBALL.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
casy thing. It was a delightful game in every respect, witr both teams all out over the full dis- tance. The Borderers played re- markably good football in the first
MONDAY,
JANUARY 27, 1930.
INTER-SERVICES' BOXING.
THE ARMY.
half; every man was in his right NAVAL MEN TOO GOOD FOR place, and their perfectly judget short passing and solid teamwork kept the Kowloon defonders on the run, without very much effect. Before the interval arrived, the Borderers had secured a lead of four clear goals, and Kowloon had not played badly, by any manner
The full results are append-) of means.
ed:-
.H.K. F. A. SHIELD: FIRST ROUND.]
Somernets
Senior.
3 BL Joseph's
Junior.
Kowloon Nuvy
4
Chinese "A"
1
Someracts
5. Chinn "A"
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St. Joseph'n
SENIOR LEAGUE.
H.K.F.G.
2 Chinese Ath.
Kowloon
2
K.O.S.D.
0
South China 2 R.A.
Navy Recreio
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THREE CLEAR GOALS, St. Joseph's Out of the Senior Shichi.
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STRENUOUS FIGHTING:
A. B. Ewin, one of the finest fighters in the East, knocked out Licut C. G. H. Christian, R.A. in the second round of their six- rounds contest at the City Hall on Saturday: It should have been the most interesting match of the Army, Navy series, but training old and Ewin was an easy winnor. Lieut. Christian did not appear to have taken his training aerlously. He was not fighting fit. He had played cricket in the afternoon, and was unable to do justice to himself in the evening.
But few teams could have re- stated the Borderers in such a mood: Not only 1328 their approach work impeccable, but their shooting was deadly accurate.
They worked for and obtained five perfect openings in the course of the first half, and scored four Limes, Everest foozling on one occasion. Each time Angus was benten it was by a first-time shot, with the scorer in an ideal position. Kowloon laid
this themselves "open" apparent collapse by lack of understanding in defence.
to
.
Nevertheless, the programme proved an exceedingly attractive Two one. All the contestants fought, defenders would move to tackle hard from the word go, milling the man with the ball, leaving with such enthusiasm that the oc another unmarked, and the Bor-casional, crudities could easily be From many points of derers played with such definite forgiven. purpose that the unmarked man view, it was one of the brightest
put
the On by programmes always got the ball,
H.K.B.A. for some time, and had thoroughly enjoyable. unter- tainment
A
St. Joseph's, newcomers to the Senior Division. went out in the A subtle change in styles, first round of the Shield, the doubtedly the product of
three Somersets fully earning a heavier grounds, made local foot clear goals „victory. The some- ball on Saturday "much more what greasy going unsteadied square centre "by Torrie, Stock large and distinguished audience | Interesting spectacle.. The both teams in the early stages.
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Everest netted the first from a netted the second flashing the ball into the net by hitting an intended mst notable provement
but the Somersets were quicker to clearance heater before it touched teamsiet the European anong
the "feel" of the ball, and the ground, McGlinchey drove areurnie
ne settled down. St. Joseph's beautifully from twenty yards for passes ly plneed, bl control Was
never looked like stopping them, the third, and Everest got the really possible, and Rick and rush tactics" were als discount.
more were
One of the best day Was Meen
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The hard work of the half-burk | fourth. line, in which Wright was-out- standing, and the brilliant efforts
turistic shot.
Tempt
only
The second half was in remark
Kowloon got the
Under the different conditions, the Somersets dominated St. of Rocha, in goal, prevented Stable contrast. Joseph's in the only Senior Shield | Joseph's from being overwhelmed casure of the attack, and took tie, and they ran out easy winners by a lively attack, in which them clean out of their stridé b
were aggressive tactics, no completely by three clear goals, qualifying to Bewley Bull and Butcher
a change that at one time it meet, Chinese Athletic in the next, most prominent.
seemed possible that they would Bewley Bull scored the round.
do much better than is shown by games of the goal prior to the interval: Early he actual result.
A second soon after the the Kow-headed
Within Afteen minutes of the the sumpligr, and before the end, ground where
obtained the third with a charac-resumption they had scored two Kowloon defeated K.O.S.B.
goals, Mors steering the ball past by four goals 10 two in a
Martin and netting with a terrifle SL Joseph's made many at-
drive. It was his fifth goal of hotly-contested . struggle,'; both
to get going, but they the day, since he had scored four sides playing extremely well The
selden dangerous.
for Kowloon Reserves in the Borderers had the upper hand in
forwards obtained little support Junior Shield te), Mekeivie got the first half, and. Kowloon just as definitely in the second. The from their halves, but even when the second with a dropping shot com- at an aente angle which complete- Borderers are right at the top of they secured the ball, the
and. they deceived Shears. their form just now. They havention
ttle Kowloon had the better of the WOR
their last three matches Somersets" defenders had
Beulty in breaking up the at- game until the end, but though with
average a goal
thelos, Hall in goal was rarely they strove hard could not score alsteun to ftsid and whep
an again. The Borderers did not they leave for Poona. W seriously troubled, though
oreasional breakaway got him have the monopoly of clever foot set other championship contenders
11edley played brilliantly, a high mark to aim at
and Stack and Alexander-by means an easy wing to look after- will testify to his remarkable bull control. Dowman confirmed his
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The Recreio also gave a much; improved display, though defeated by the mid goal of five, and the Club had a similar experience |‹ agalys the Athletic. They rallied | well after being three goufs down.
were
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on his toes,
The
ATHLETIC GEE A SHOCK. club Stage a Determined Finish Hodger saved brilliantly several acrusions or the have been heavily
The Navy were much the better would
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Ill.
No Introduction.
In the first contest, Pie. Pierre (S.L.I.) knocked out O. S. Evans (Kent) in the second round, al- Lacking aggressively from the commencement and meting out severe punishment. He had a heavy punch in both hands and
L/S Irwin (Kent) won by a Evans fought back without effect.
of points comfortable margin against Pte. Woolley, K.O.S.). experience proving the decisive factor.
Ple. Baulch (S.1.1.) had an im mense amount of pluck but he was so badly, punished by Marine Wool- ford, (Hermes) who recently took A, B. Ewin the full distance in a hard-fought contest, that the re feres intervened in the third round and awarded the contest to Wool- ford.
Both Stoker Harley (Kent) and Corp. Sherston (S.L.I.) made full use of the ring in a lively light- weight contest, and exchanges were very even up to the fourth round. Hurley forged ahead in the Afth and sixth, landing cleverly with both hands, and he the verdict, nicely.
earned
*** Palmer's Successi L/Corni. Palmer (1.0.5.B.) benl
steady return to form and Ruubam A. B. Rawlings (Hermes) by a gave a much improved display narrow margin of points in a # The forwards were more hard-hard-hitting bantamweight com- working than skilful, though test.. Palmer Wils Bent to lie down Mekálvie did an immense amount
Club
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(bory,
came back splendidly. In the last two rounds he carried the fight to his opponent in no uncertain fashion and just snatched the vie
A. B. Trimming (ermos) and L/Corpl. Woodhouse (SJI.) were Louch and go until the final gong. Both boxers took heavy punish- ment, but Trimming got the ver dict fairly comfortably,
and
team at Caroline dil but had to at The interval of their game of good work as a semi-half-backards in the first sound, but he rast contest with a half-share, of with the Athletic, who gave Eastman and Simpson are appar: the spnils, no goals being scored, superb exhibition. There wasently settling down.
South China's defence wus Me not much in choose between the The Borderers strength was in grond feltie, but they were rather fams in defence-Indeed the their forward line. Every player lucky to hold the Navy-attack at Club barks played with far more seemed to he on top form,, Me- bay..
confidenre than the Athletic, pair Glinchey being perhaps the mea but there was all the difference prominent. Davey was the belt South China-Kowloon Invident the world in the respective at-1 or the half-backs and Reeye, ove extremely well matched and it was
Talking of South China provides treks. The Club forwards were shadowed Martin at back.
reminder that although almost without method; the Athle- official statement has apparently be played almost with the pre- been made. T. A. Pile, of Kaw.cision of a machine,
Pak-ehoap pave the loon, awl ;Lau Mar, of South Wong China, Have been suspended for af lead before the granie
was ten month as a result of the incident; minutes gld, but smart work in last week, when Pile was onéred delence and Rodgers alertnes off for striking Lau May. For prevented further score in spite tunately, a representative of the of many thrustful attacks, until interval Council of the H.K.F.A.. was at ten minutes, from the the match, "and he was able to when Suen Kam-shun seized upon substantiate the statement made Wallington's first and only bad In these columns last week that mistake and gave Rodger Lau Mau was the original offen- chance. The der, that he struck Pile while the latter was lying on the ground.
The sime member of the
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third you arrived soon after the resumption, Wony! Pak-chong netting coolly from close range.
R.A. JUST WIN:
Ple. Gordon (K.O.S.B.) Recreio Give A Better Display.
O. S. Scott (Hermes) drew, and The Recreio and the Royal both fought so splendidly in their Artillery fought hard for, the whole different styles that it was almost seventy minutes and the result impossible to distinguish between was in doubt until the last kick. them. The "sailor was the 'more' The R.A. just about deserved the seasoned of the pair, but the Bor- od goal, though the Recreio gave derer attacked so aggressively and much improved display. They with such light regard for punish- did not bring out their very best ment, that Scott was kept on the however, until it was too late. defensive to avoid sledge-hammer Gill scored from a bréakiway to blows. When Gordon tired down, give the Gunners the led, but this Scott retaliated strongly and all wax nullified by Ward, who took but did enough to win. advantage of Fletcher's mishand- The prizes were presented by ing of the greasy ball to crash it Major General J. W. Sandilands, into the net. The result was put almost beyond doubt, however, when Allen beat Britto twice soon after the interval. On each oc
was somewhat at easion Britte
Council, who was accompanied by Then the unexpected happened, another, must also have seen thee Club responding gallantly and scoring from a corner, the
THE ARMY CUP. "manner in which the trouble
arose, and it is to be hoped, will goal being followed soon after
News has been received in the not allow the matter to rest entire-wards by another, Scott whipping
Colony to the effect that in the ly with the suspensions mention-in a fast shot which took Chan
Shek-pui completely by surprise. fault.
fourth round of the Army Cup, ed. I have seen some. comment
There was considerable excite- The double selback upset the played at Hime on Saturday, the somewhere to the effect that thement in the closing stages. The Club Recreio for some little time, but 1st. Battalion of the King's Own trouble originated in the stands, played up strongly, and though their spirita revived when Rocha | Scottish Borderers defeated. the with barracking, which is pal- they had
some narrow squeaks netted with a typical effort, and Border Regiment by four goals to pably absurd. There was no themselves, only just missed an the R.A. had many anxious two barrackng until there had been a equaliser by inches on more than moments before the final whistle series of deplorable incidents ofane dcension. which no notice was taken, A The Club defenders played football crowd does not · barruck | splendidly throughout and the loss. until it has something to' shout] of three goals was not the about, and at this particular slightest discredit on the run of match it was good-humoured over the play. Bishop handled the a remarkably long period.
Hively Athletic right wing as well Information available since the as any other back hus managed game has provided a fairly con- to do, and his kicking was exceed- vincing explanation of the origin ingly good. Wallington
sham-amateurism! „
Was
blaw.
FORWARDS FAIL.. Goalless Draw at Caroline Hill.
The Navy should have benten South China without great difficulty, but their forwards could do everything but acore. South
The 2nd Battalion of the Regi- ment, statióned In: Hongkong, has heard of this succes with the utmost pleasure.
SETTLING
THE POINT IN
GOLF
Out of Bounds.
When a ball is driven from the
of the trouble. It is not printable puzzled by Suen, but did much China forced the pace during the for the simple reason that direct valuable spoiling by sheer peral middle of the first half and the The half-hacks played early part of the second, but they evidence is just as impossible to tence, obtain as it is regarding local steadily without achieving brilli-made little impression on the Navy unce. There was a good deal of
defenders. promise about the forwards, but
tee out of bounds, the player must Junior Shfeld,
much of their good work was greater part of the remainder of spot from which the ball that went The Navy were on top for the re-tee as nearly as possible at the spoilt by individualism. They South China "A" won their seemed to have little confidence in the game and they were equally out of bounds was played.
Players may not re-toe at any Junior Shield the easily, and one another and thus there was ineffective, though bud. shooting
was no much a cause as the general point on the teeing ground. Kowloon Resorvos had no great little effective combination. difficulty in
Through the green another ball- beating Chinese The Athletic were on the wenk soundness of the South China Athletic "A" who have only one side at back; but the rest of the defence. The Navy wanted to shall be dropped as nearly he pos league defeat on their record. Leam showed distinct improvement walk the ball into the net, and sible at the place from which the The Athletic "A" were a long way upon some of their recent displays, for the most part, their only first ball was played.
variation was the other extreme, Penalty in each case, one stroke from full strength, however. Some--
long shots, which carried little and loss of distance, fc., a player thing must have happened to
danger for goalkeeper of Pab playing a second ball off the bes them this week-end. Their. "B"
Ka-ping's calibre.
plays his third stroke, dj team failed to turn up for a
MeGregor bad the extra point At Deep Water Bay, a local rule league game. The Somersets and
at his disposal in the second half by which time is saved is to drop the Navy have to fight another;
but he shot wide from a penalty opposite the place where the ball award. day,
went out of bounds.
A SPLENDID GAME. Kowloon's Rally Against Borderers.
The Borderers deserved their win over Kowloon, but it was no
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