THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1933.
BIGGEST FOOTBALL SENSATION OF THE SEASON
CHAMPIONS REST SECOND DIVISIÓN CRICKET TEAM CHOSEN
THE following have been
selected to represent the " Rest against the Craigen- gower Cricket Club second eleven, league champions of the junior division on Satur day next" on the 1.R.C. ground:
M. P. Madar (LR.C.) capt. K. P. Gan (University) Sgt. Tucker (RE&S.) Dr. Whitley (RAS.C.)
C. F. Alexander (Police)
•C. I. Stapleton (KCC)
Lt. Com. Lloyd (Navy)
L. D. Kilbee (HKCC)
C. W. E. Bishop (H.K.C.C.)
H. A. Alves (Recreio)
F. H. Holdman (Civil Ser
vice)
CRICKET'S LAST. KICK
BATSMEN SCORE FREELY
South China, Potential Champions, Lose to Recreio
MISERABLE DISPLAY OF SHOOTING BY CHINESE
CARELESSNESS CAUSE
Home Football Results
Arsenal Regain Their Real Form
OF DOWNFALL
WEEK-END OF SURPRISES
NOTES AND NEWS
ND that's that!
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CHINESE DEFENDING-Pictura shows South China defending against the Recreio yesterday, When they.
sensationally beaten. Wong Mes shun. I seen heading the ball away.
Ware
THE Artillery lost their fourth league match on Saturday and left South China sitting pretty waiting to gather the points neces- LEADERSHIP FIGHT sary to win the championship.
The leadership struggle in the AT least, this, was the general English Football League was re impression when 'Saturday's! newed with increased intensity results were known, but came ritorially outplayed for seven on Saturday, and the results will the dawn," bringing with it the eights of the match, but when it have quite an imoortant bearing biggest sensation of the season, came to the all-important phase on the championships. The Ar- the defeat of South China by Re- of netting goals, they showed senal regained lust form by eraio.
their opponents a thing or two. trouncing Aston Villà five nil.
Arsenal
FIRST DIVISION.
FRIENDLIES THE ORDER Birmingham
OF THE DAY
Blackburn Blackpool Derby
Everton
Cricket's temporary exist Leeds
5 Aston Villa
4 Shefeld U.
Leicester
Bolton
I Liverpool
Middlesbrought
0 Portsannuth
from the realm of local sport Manchester C... I Newcastle is approaching, and on Satur- Wednesday
day league interest was con- fined to one match in the second division which saw the Police
Sunderland
West Brom.
2 Chelsea
0 Wolves
2 Hudderfield
DIVISION.
SECOND
2 Grimsby
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conclude their season's pro-Bradford C. gramme with a comfortable Bury success against the R.A.S.C, Chesterfield whilst friendly gamea
were, Fulham comparatively few and offered Lincoln
Millwall
little in the way of outstanding Notts County features.
Port Vale
Thanks to a fourth wicket stand Southampton between Carey and Wynne, the Swanses Police passed the Corp total af- West Ham
5 Notts Forest Tottenham
3 Manchester U.
1 Charlton
1 Bradford
• Preston N, E.
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ARTILLERY SUFFER YET
ANOTHER REVERSE
FORWARDS DISORGANISED AGAINST POLICE
NAVY HELD BY THE CLUB
BY "VERITAS"
attackers to make an impression on the Police,defence played an important part of the result.
MEDIOCRITY hardly describes:
the standard of football ser- ved up by the teams. The Police won because they deserved to, but as a criterion of first division foot- ball, the game was scarcely com- plimentary.
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INCOGS CREEPING UP
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ANOTHER WIN IN MAMAK LEAGUE
WEEK-END GAMES DESCRIBED
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By "Bully-Off" ONE begins to wonder whether
the Philippines tour made by ahead in the Mamak tournament and The Incognitos continue to forge St. Joseph's was as beneficial as on Saturday scored a convincing vic- would be desired. Since their tory over the Phoenix, netting nine
I was a bewildered, and com- CANTUS, the Interport trial return there has not only been a times with only two replies. The pletely disillusioned crowd player was a brilliant attack-noticeable falling off in the type game was played on the Radio ground who wended their way from Career, and it was fitting the deciding of football they play, but the at Caroline Hill and the Incogs, for wards rah riot. At the outset it 1ine Hill yesterday afternoon. goal should come from his foot difficulty of team raising has be-ked as though the Incogs would !
come an acute problem.
And there wasn't a single South China supperter who could find a
reasonable excuse for his club's reverse.
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was the result of gross care- lessness and underestimation. of the ability of the Portuguese team.
OF course South China could have scored ten goals. But they didn't And by the same token they could have stopped the
THIS is the second time the
Reercio have lowered proud colours, their previous fent be ing against the Lincolns.
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LOSER investigation of the league table now points to a definite challenge being offered the Artillery for second place, and the challenge is coming from the Borderers, who, taking advantage of the RA. lapse against Police, crept two points nearer
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the
1 Recreio from notching either of their objective.
the two which gave them the points. But again they didn't. THE 24th have dropped only two points more than their rivals,
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TT was, in fact, the old old story
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TO MEET HOCKEY CHAMPIONS
CAER CLARK CUP “REST"""" SELECTED..
THE following have been
selected to represent the Rest eleven against the H. K Ladies, Champions of the Caer Clark Cap, at King's Park on Saturday, at 4 p.. B. Almada (Recreio) (4: C. Osmund (Recreio)
A. Fowler (Y.MCA)
E. Xavier (Recreio). *** E. M. Beavis (C.B.A.) M. L. W. Bryson (St. Am-
drew's)
P. E. Gittins (St. An-
drew's)!!!
M. Mason (Y.M.C.A.) M. Woolley (St. Andrew's) S. Dalziel (Y.M.C.A.) M. Remedios (Recreio)
QUITE A GOOD TEAM
HOCKEY "REST” SELECTED
ATTACK COULD BE IMPROVED
By "Sticka")
have an uphill fight for the points as the score in the early stages stood at 1.1 A. V. Gosano has not made a L
The Incogs, however, improved single appearance in the and at the interval led by seven goals to two. They found the net twice in eleven since its return to the the second half, Colony, and on Saturday, not only Scorers for the Incogs were J. J. he, but his brother, together with Pinto (3), Xavier (3), R. C. Reed (2) Costa and other regular mem- and C. Barros.
E. M. Beavis, the brilliant centre- bers, were missing from the team.
Playing at Caroline Hill on Satur-half who hits been a tower of strength day, the 20th. Battery defeated the in the C.B.A. Ladies defence, and German Club by two goals to uil
who possessess much stamina, ħan gained official recognition. As the
has been selected to play at centro- sole representative of the G.B.A., she
half for the Rest of the League eleven against the Hongkong Ladies, Champions of the Caer Clark Gay, on Saturday at King's Park
THE result was the inclusion of
three Recreio players, who came in at the very last minute- in fact fifteen minutes after the scheduled time for kick-off-to make the side up to ten in num- bers...
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LEAGUE TABLE.
The positions of the first seven Leams are as follow:-
Goals,
and as the present league leaders THE Athletic, shall we say 1st. I.K.S. Bty.20 15 23 67 23 23
yet matches
Club. P. W. D. L. F.A. Pts, Radio S. C... 21 18 1 3 72 16 37
of an assumed superiority, a have
strengthened by the inclusion St. Andrew's 19 14 2 3 56 14 30 losing three wickets for 24 THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) superiority which was not proven changes may be effected in the table of all
to go, some very decided "positional
second eleven players. Incognitos 10 14 11 49 10 29 when it came to scoring goals.
before the season's Snal whistle is took full advantage of this, and Royal Signals, 20 12. 3 567 25 27 Fowler, of the Y, Ladies, was sug
.... 18.13 0 5 37 27 28 won the first match they have Wishart.
21 11 3 741 27 25 played for two months.
RUNNERS-UP HELD.
TAX runs.
A fine piece of bowling was Bournemouth credited to Mr. TH. King, the Brentford deputy I.G.P., who had the follow- Bristol C. ing, analysis!
0. Ꮇ R. Wkts 3.3
G
4
I. McInnes, the Australian
1 Burnley
41
2 Plymouth
0
2 Oldham
U
1 Stokë
1. Aldershot
7 Cardia
3
1 Gillingham
Clapton O.
Southend
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Coventry Exeter Lutoo
I Walford
2 Norwich
O Brighton
New port
Bristol R.
I Crystal Pal.
0
0 Queen's P. R.
1 Reading
Barnsley
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blown.
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R.A.S.C.
had
the
In the Telegraph Probale XI, A.
oponents of the scientifle game : match and the position is HE Club line-up was extremely torially and were unfortunate in not could have been made for the posi-
in
the
gosted as left half-back, and the selectors have allotted her this posi- THE result does not materially
tien. In her displays in the trials, affect South China's cham-TT seems that I placed too much pionship chances but it does in- faith in the Borderers second
THE
HE most praiseworthy perform- The Club de Recreo, who have this as in most of the other games. A. ago
they' Adicate two or three not insigni-string. A fortnight
ance of the day came from season wrested the Southern Runners-Fowler has shown a definita tendency run- looked a dead certainty for ficant points,
Andrew's, were to infringe the rule against "sticks,".... Grade cricketer, Gordon Burnett Northampton
ners-up in the second division, but the Club, who, without Rodger in up Cup from St.
the Lincolns on goal, Andy Duncan at left half held to a goalless draw in the final and is prone to take the risk of ton and Williams at inside right, held match of the Cuer Clark Cup compe- many first-timers. However, we can and W.C. Bung pulled the KC.C. Swindon
THE first is that the Chinese as a trouncing by
somewhat altered out of the fire when the Peninsula | Torquay
1 marksmen are becoming less Saturday has
the powerful Navy to a division Lition on Saturday by the Y.M.C.A.
Ladies.
rest assured that she will have all the of spoils. took first knock in their two-day
and less capable; and another the complexion of things.
Contrary to expectation the "y" support she needs in C. Osmund, of friendly with the Hongkong Cric-THIRD DIVISION (NORTH). that, although still the finest ex-
better of the rame terri. the "Swobs" last THIS was
the Recreio, and no better choice ket Club,
experimental, but distinctly
netting on several occasions that if the Lincolns win their successful. Manning Railton and second half. The score, however, was tion of right back, remaining encounter, they can pip Martin defended soundly, and Syd a fair indication of the run of play.
M. L. W. Bryson, of the Saints, their soldier rivals by one points. Strange played magnificently. at
not until the last few On the other hand a draw will be centre-half, George Funcheon, minutes of the second half that the has given, brilliant displays in the that of the three times South useless to them, as the Borderers for years one of the mainstays of Recreio found their form and then trials, and she had been entrusted 0 China colours have been lowered, have much the superior goal aver-the Club reserves, came in to fill the pierced the "Y" defence but the position, of left half-back, and
two of them have been at the hands
a niche at left half, and the for-failed to register after A. Alves had she will probably be marking H. cut through on her own and hit the of lowly placed clubs. The Hong-
wards line, boasting of Dominy on upright. kong Club were the first to achieveIVING about the poorest dis-the right wing, E. Strange at (Continued on Page 9.) the feat, and now come the replay of the season, the Artil- centre-forward (obviously his real Jery lost heavily to the Police.place) and Desmond Hynes, They seemed like fish out of water former centre-half and left back, TVERY eredit is due to the minus the services of Wood and at inside left, was one of the 2 Portuguese for the perform- Moore in the forward line, and the energetic the Club have Belded
ance. They may have been ter-complete disability of any "of the this year.
Melones helped himself
to a Darlington very nice 58, whilst Burnett re- Doncaster mained unbeaten with 33 against Gateshead his name and between them push- Halifax ed the K.C.C. score along to 185. Hartlepools
It was sitting that J.C. Lyal, Hull who was making his farewell ap- Stockport pearance for the Kowloon Club, Tranmere
Walsall for whom he has done such yeo man service with the ball, should contribute a useful double figure innings.
Wrexham
3 Barrow
2 Accrington
3 New Brighton,
2 the Colony, South China are by O no means unbeatable.
3 Mansfield
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TT is also worthy of comment
2 York
2 Carlisle
Chester
1 Rotherham
5 Crewe
3 Southport
4 -llochdale
SCOTTISH LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION).
The Hongkong, ren, however, made: light of this score, and with Hatley East Stirling and Garthwaite hitting out gally, Hearts were able to declare at 294 for 9,
and dismiss the LCC., a second time
for 77 to win by ac lanings,
"2 Partick
3 Falkirk
SCOTTISH LEAGUE (SECOND DIVISION)
Lieut. Garthanite, the Scot-! tish cricketer accomplished an Brechin all-round performance by scor- Dunfermline ing 78 and capturing 9 wickets East Fife for 83 in two innings.
The 4th Submarine Flotilla fair- ly collared the Craigengower at tack, and with Marsham and Spar. mark row each topping the 50 exceeded the Happy Valley Club's
with
wickets in aggregate hånd.
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BEST PERFORMANCES.
Leith
2 Dumbarton
3 Albion
*5 Allos
3 Edinburgh
FANLING GOLF.
CAPTAIN'S CUP CONTEST
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In the Captain's Cup Competi-
Leading performances with battien played over the week-end nt
and, ball were :.
A.M.
Battinh
Rodriques (Phoenix) Ride'a XL
D.S. Harley (HK.0.C.) ▼ K.C.C.
LL. Garthwaite (LE.C.C.C.)
K.C.C.
M.P. Madar (LR.C.) v Q.C.
Fanling, L. Goldman qualified on the Old Course with a score of
70 (84-14). There were 28 en-
88 tries, and Surg. Comdr. E. J. K.
80 Weeks returned a card of 74 (86-
12).
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On the New Course, Lieut.-Col.
E. D. Matthews qualified with a
1. McInnes (K.C.C) H.K.C.C. 58 core of 70 (81-11). There wore
D.K. Samy (Alde'a XI)
Phoenix
56 ten entries, and Dr. J. A. R. Sel-
R. Lee (C.C.C.) with Sub. Flot 52 by returned a card of 74 (83-9).
E.R.A. Sparrow (4th Sub)
C.C.CO
51
50 "
Lt. Marsham (4k Sub) v. C.C.C.
Bowllag
J.F. McGowan (Civil Ser.) v D.B.
S.
6 for 18 Civil Ser- Sargent (D.B.5.) v
vice.
6 for 23 A.C.Beck (H.KÇA) v KC.
C.
Y.M.C.A. TOURNEY.
H. Fisher and Mrs. Nish
Win Tennis Contest.
H. Fisher and Mrs Nish won the Inwn tennis tournament staged by the 8 for 20 Y.M.C.A. Tennis Club at King's Park
on Saturday.
Lt. Maraham (Alk Sub) V C.C.
G.
6 for 40
G. Lee (Q.C.) v. IR.C... 5 for 46
WETO
Merars. Stevens and Lieter runners-up, a narrow margin separat- Jag them from the winners,
TH. King (Police) v: R.AS. The following were the pairs in 4 for the competition, which was run on
.C.
Wood (Phoenix) x Ride'a KI 4 for 19 the American tournament system. Hulse (D.B.S.) v Civil Ser-1
vice.
flood (R.AS,C.)
Mesare. Ferguson and Grenham:
4 for 20 Messrs. Gray and Fopple; F. Angus and Mrs. Boar; Mesura. Andrews and Po-Schofield; C. Aria and Miss, Regan:
4 for 21 I. Fisher and Mrs. Niak! Messrs.
Lt. Garthwaite (ILLO.CA), V Stevens and Lister: J. R. Lake and
lice.
K.C.C.
'and
4 for 20 Mrs. Payne; Mr. and Mrs. Jago; and
4. for 43 Messrs. Wright, and Symonds.
creio.
age.
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VICTORS AND DEFEATED.
The Cambridge and Oxford boat race crows, who took part in the Manual orent on Saturday. Cam-" bridgs, who won by 24 lengths are pictured above and Oxford below.
It wa
most
HOME RUGGER.
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Scotland. Annex the Championship.
IRELAND DEFEATED.
London, Apr. 1.
Alun-Jones with H. Knill оп the right flank. Miss Beavis is at contre- and the right half position will be filled by E. Xavier, of the Recrcio, who Bus play. ed consistentlly well throughout the season. She fully deserveN place. On the whole, I can safely eny that the half-back Hino is the
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strongest posible and will give the
Hongkong forwards something to think about..
AN APT LEADER. ·
No beter choice of a lender could have been made than M. Woolley, the clever, Saints centre forward, who has led the
In fine weather before 40,000 spectators, Scotland won the Interns tional Rugby Championship by de feating Ireland at Dublin by eight the points to six.
Care.
eleven for past twcj
the
The match was fought out tha six goals scored by hard
and determined manner though her side in the there was nothing brillant in the three trial play throughout. The best piece of
matches, she has
combined
all.
piny among the backa oc curred in the first minute when Coote, yesterday's
in
In trial ball, Possession of the
broke game Miss Wool ley scored three, through and passed to Lightfoot, whe transferred it for Crowe to score an unconverted try for Ireland,
.
"hat-trick" The
to
The biggest sur Mins Woolley, Before the interval, however, Scol- land took the lead as a result of a priss is the dropping of A. Alves beautiful drop-goal scored by Jack (Recreio) the cleverest inside-left of
son (formerly of Shanghai) from a tho Kowloon teums.. I cannot
scrum
why she has not been given
see
the
who,
At half-time, the score was 4/3 in nosition. Her place is being filled by
of Scotland.
S. Dalziel, of the T. Ladies,
Lavpur went ahend again soon true enough, played a brilliant gems
after the resumption when Murray the Recreio. It appears
at centreforward on Saturday against
thin
01.0
pierced the Scottish defence to ecore display gained her recognition in the
a try which was again unconverted ténu.
Ten minutes before time, Lind dropped a goal to give Scotland the| STRONGER ATTACK POSSIBLE. victory hy eight points to six-
Neuter...
UNION MATCH RESULTS.
Bath
Harlequins Defeated By Gloucester.
OLD BLUES DRAW.
22 United Services 11 Leicester 9 Bristol...
Birkenhead P. Coventry Harlequins London Scot. Newport Northampton Bosslyn P.
21 Gloucester 10 Old Blues
0 Blackheath
14 London Welsh
17.0. M. T.
0. Brown, also of the Y Ladies, has been dropped from the left wing, as she has been found to have little control of the ball, although there is no denying she is the fastest wing runner. M,
M. Remedior (Recreio)
chosen and she should render a acount of herself. Ind
there not been such a dearth of right wings, P. Gitlins, of the Saints, would most probably 6ll the position. The for 18 ward line, I state definitely, could be
6 improved.
B. Almade, who has been.given tho
5 position of goalkeeper, is a safe.
9 player and keeps a cool head. The
Gf choice is a wise one.
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