THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY:
UNFAIR PENALISING OF GOALKEEPER IN
FANLING ENTRIES.
Events For, China New
Year Meeting.
The full programme and entries for the China New Year Meating of the Fanling Hunt and Itaca Club, for Sunday next week have been issued, as follows:
1-2.80 p.m. The "Fat Choy" Hurdle Race-For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale plus 3 lbs. Winners of any hurdle race or steeplechase this season barred. Win ner Cup not exceeding 350 in value; 2nd and 3rd-70% and 10% of entry fees respectively. Entry Fee $5, One
and a quarter Billes. The entries aro: Christmas Belle, 165; Donna- bella, 158; Festival Eve, 158: Ike (Late Green Butterfly), 161; Sticky- White past, 161: The Goat, 155;
p.The China New Year Handicap Steeplechase. For China Ponies. Winner-A Cup net exceed- In value; 2nd and 3rd-70%
ins,
$50, and 30% of Entry Fees respectively. Entry fee $5. One and three quarter Tho entrios are-Burro-
Miles.
master, 155; Duke of Milan, 146; Marquis
Hall, 100; No Fear, 186; Shimmy II, 140.
8,3.30 p.m. - Grand Military Hurdle Race and Sassoon Cup.-For Penies the property of an officer Member
China
in His Majesty's Forces or
Georges Carpentier, the former French beavyweight champion, who has announced his intention to return to the ring, photographed during the filming of a sequence in his latest picture which he is now making in Paris. With him is M. Descamp, his former manager. (Planet News),
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
International Contest In Dublin To-day,
ENGLAND AS VISITORS.
HOCKEY MATCH
Accidental Loss Of Stick Should Not
Incure A Penalty Bully
BIG MAMAK MATCH POSTPONED
THERE
TH
Several Alterations In Interport Trial
(By "Bully-Of")
was an incident in the HERE have been several altora- Macao-Medway Officers game tions in the Interport and Rest of Sunday last about which I teams to-morrow. Rodrigues, of would like to make a few observa- the University, is unable to play tions. 1 refer to the award of a and P. Singh, the Rest back, has penalty-bully against the Macao been transferred to fill the vacancy. goal-keeper when he attempted to Pole will be brought in his place clear with a kick after his stick at back for the Rest. The injury had been knocked out of his hand sustained by Lal Singh, the Inter- in a melco in front of the goal. port left flank man, in There was a doubt existing in the game prevents him from taking minds of some of the spectators the field and Kalwant Singh, the at the time as to whether the Radio. player, who is the reserve
recent
UNITED SERVICES XI TO MEET MACAO.
TWO NOMINEES UNLIKELY
STARTERS, **
The United Servlies XI to op- pose Macao on Thursday next út King's Park will be as follows: Pte. Hollingworth (Lincolna); Lleut. N. W. Metcalfe (BA), Lleat Comdr. E. R. C. Mac Vicker (HB1.8. Otus); · Lidut, Comdr. III (11.M.B. Medway), Co Halford (S.W.B.), Lieut. F. W. R. Lurken (11.31.8.
wick): Lieut. W. 8. Donald (H.M.9. Medway), Lieut. J. Eaden" (II.M.8. Medway), Suh.-. Lieut. Alexander Sinclair (IM.S. Berwick), Lleut. C. C. Garthwaite (R.A.), Lai Singh (Punjabis):
Reserve: Bub.-Lieut. Cheyne (H.M.8. Medway).
It is probable that two at Icart of the selected XI will be unable to play. I am Informed that Lieut. Garthwalte- in suffering from an injury to the left foot sustained while playing football a short while ago, and Lal Singh will not have "recovered muli elently to take his place out on the wing.
an
HOCKEY FIXTURES
decision was correct, and since forward will be brought in at left Interport, Mamak And
then several players have apwing. proached me on the matter. I
would like to point out at once
#
that Lieut. Cmdr. Leigh was quite, NOTHER last minute change Justified in giving a penalty-bully is the inclusion of G.E.R.
Friendly Games
The following are a list of In-
*
INTERPORT.
of the Machine Gun Troop of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps. To bo ridden by those qualified to enter. Weight for inches as per scale plus lbs. Winners this season of one hurdle race (Unofficial included) 7 lbs.
lbs. penalty; of two or more such races 12 lbs. penalty. Ponies that have started this Season in a hurdle won FACO or steeplechase and not allowed 6 lbs. WinnerThe Sassoon Cup, to remain the property of the Cup (Unofficial)-Over approximately two milos of fair hunting country Winner for one year, with
with replica finishing on the steeplechase course.
and presented; 2nd and 3rd-70% 30% of Entry Fees respectively. For China Ponler. Catchweight 108 lbs. Winners of a similar country half Miles. and Entry Fee $6. Ona The entries are Britannic Hall, 150; ce since January 1st, 1938 barred. Winner-A Cup not exceeding $50 Cherokee, 188; Cuckoo Eyes, 168: Fat, in valus: 2nd and 3rd-Silver 158; Pink Gin, 150; Shimmy II. 152;
venirs. Entry Fee $5. The entries Stickypast, 166; The Curlew, 156; The
aro: Aircraft, Anson, Celerity, Gadwall, 170; Zephyr, 147.
NOW the goal-keoper, under the Christmas
Belle, Country
Club,
rules is permitted an alterna- tive method of clearing, namely Tho third International rugby kicking. If Ginger, Grand Slam. Happy Hite,
interprets the (Late Green Butterfly). Jan match of the season is due to bo Ike Stower, Loch Ness, Malakit, Mavanag-played in Dublin this afternoon when above rule to the letter the goal-
the keeper is out of the game until he of her, Mouche, Much Ado, Orleans. Pat, the English fifteen will be Red Leaves, Skewbald Grifin, That's visitors. Ireland will be making her has retrievd his stick and is de- Punjabis contre forward will lead antry fees respectively. Entry Fee That, The Greylag. The Quail, Tigre, dobut but England has already prived of utilising his alternative. the attack. Lieut. C. P. G. de
Wales, the conquerors $G. One and half Miles. The entries Toby, Wisdom Blag, Wonderful Chi-beaten
of it means that if in tackling an Winton will play at left wing. Scotland. are:-Belinda, 166; Buck, 158: Kilrea, valry, Zophyr.
opponent his stick is accidentally. 150; Rosedrop, 162; St. Moritz, 155;
Twickenham will have as an at-knocked out of his hand, as was Kobibol (Late Winter's Tale), 152;
traction the annual Services 'tourna the case on Sunday, he has to Goldon Dawn, 158.
ment match between the Royal Navy stand aside and allow the attacker. C. L. Gregory, the former H.K. Club Seniors and Sim Shield and the Royal Air Force. This is to score without attempting to goalkeeper is returning to the the first contest of the triangular save. This seems rather harsh on sories.
The fixtures for this afternoon are that is the interpretation the sticks for the C.B.A. and will Pr
the goal-keeper, and I do not think game after a long absence. He played yesterday between the appended:
power-that-be meant to be placed bably be included in the Club side on the rule,
in the forthcoming triangular tournament,
if one interprets the rules to the Divett, of the H.K, Club, at Inside terport, Tournament and other letter. The rule in question left for the Interport side in matches during the coming week: states: "no player shall take part place of Lieut. C. C. Garthwaite. in, nor interfere with, the game The latter la suffering from unless he has his own slick in his injury to the left foot and will hand."
probably be out of the game for aome weeks.
4-4 p.m.The Canberra Steeple- chase--For Australian Ponies whether or not subscription griffins. Weight for inches as per scale plus 6 lbs. Winner A Cup net exceeding $50 in value; 2nd and 3rd-70% and 30% of
Donnabella, Eclipse Eve, Firefly,
(At Twickenham)
6-4.30 p.m.-The Ladies' Milo (Unofficial) A Handicap Flat Race of one mile for China Ponies approved by the Master of the Fanling Hunt Birkenhead as "Huntors." Winner-A Cup;
Bristol
V. Oxford U.
Club Fixturcé.
V. London Scot.
Rosalyn
Gloucester
V.
Devonport
V.
Manchester
Leicester
Northampton
บ.
Bath
V.
2nd and 3rd-Silver Souvenirs. Entry Cambridge U.
Tho entries
aro:Boukra, Cardlif Fee $5. 130; Cloudy Eve, 185; Devon, 140; Exeter Glen Shop, 145; Grock, 180; No Fear, Liverpool 168: Spetted Leaf, 120; Tim, 120; Newport Until Then, 125; Wisdom Stag, 100.
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can understand a penaly-bully boing awarded in the event an
N the Rest side, T. Whitley will play at inside right in place Kalwant Singh and the
obstruction being caused by the LOCAL HOCKEY
goal-keeper's stick falling to the ground and more especially if the goal-keeper deliberately throws his stick to the ground. But if he
accidentially loses his stick and there is no obstruction I see no possible reason why he should be penalised.
BLEMS
Army Beat Brigade in Trial Match
CLUB "A". WIN
TO-MORROW.
Hongkong v Rest, King's Park, b.b. 10.30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY. Hongkong v Macao, King's Park,
3.30 pm.
THURSDAY.
United Services v Macao, King's Park, 3.30 pm.· ̈ ̈ ̈
CAER CLARK CUP.
TO-DAY.
:
C.R.S. v YMCA, CBA, t
2.30 p.m. Sockumpo, b.o. 3.15 p.m.
H.K. Ladles v St. Andrew's,
Recrelo "A" v Recreio "B", Marina, bo. 2.45 pm.
MAMAK TOURNAMENT.
TO-MORROW.
United H. C. v. K.I.T.C., Marina, b.o.p..
TUESDAY.
RA.M.C. v. Radio, Sookumpoo, b.o. 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY.
9th A.A. Battery v German Club, Caroline HII.
THURSDAY.
C.B.A. v-9th A.A. Battery, King's Park, b.o. 6 p.m.
OTHER MATCHES.
TO-DAY.
Club v University, Caroline Hill, b.e, 5 p.m.
Navy Lower Deck "v Dragons, Happy Valley, b.o. 2.15 p.m.
Indian Trial Match, Inter- national Tournament, Marina, b.o.
TO-MORROW. *
would suggest that the rule is meant to apply in particular to a player to prevent him from con-
The Army defeated the Hongkong by three tinuing the game with his oppone goals to two in a trial hockey match
Singapore Brigade, R.A., ent's stick after a collision in on the Marina ground yesterday which both players lose their afternoon. The game was in pre- sticks, and to a goal-keeper only paration for the forthcoming Trian- when he obstructs by dropping his gular Tournament between the Navy, stick.or deliberately throwing his Army and Club.. stick to the ground. That at least The Army, were without the acr
German to be the fairest Inter-vices of Lt. Garthwaite and Lal pretation of the rule.
Singh, on the left flank, both of whom are on the injured list, and Lt. Ravenhill, at right half-back. THE needle Mamak tournament Their places were filled by Repor
game down for decision to-Kirtar Singh (Punjabi) at inside morrow has been postponed after left, Lt, do Winton (S.W.B.) at left much deliberation by the Com-wing, and Lance-Corporal Yeomans mittee. There has been a great (Lincolns) at right-half back. deal of talk about the match dur-j
The game was fairly evenly con- ing the past week following the tested, the Army leading announcement that the Police goals to one at the interval. W.0. sought postponement in View of Bontor and Kirtar Singh netted for the fact that Blackburn was play- the Army, while the Brigade's goal ing for the Reet XI, against the was scored by Khuda Bux, on the Colony Interport team. But there Army goal was menaced
laft wing. In the second half, the but LL was more behind the Police re-Bletcalfe at right back, made some quest than has previously been fine clearances. Good forward movo- mado 'public. In addition to the ments resulted in Kirtar Singh net- absence of Blackburn, Pile will be ting the winning goal for the Army. away from the Colony during the week-end and three other members
of the team are on the sick list.
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CLUB "A" BEAT RECREIO.
The Hongkong Hockey Club "A" eleven defeated "the Club de Recreio by the odd goal in three in a friend-
In
4.46 p.m.
Caroline Hill, b.o. 3 p.m.**
H.M.S. Medway v German Club,
Radio v Fleet Lower Deck, Caroline Hill, b.o. 5 p.m.
MONDAY.
Medway Officers v R.A. Officers, Marina, ho. 4.30 p.m.
Fleet Lower Deck .v HK. Club 2nd XI, R.N.O.8.C., b.o. 5 p.m.
Y.M.C.A. v Lincolns, U.SRC, b.o. 5 pm.
TUESDAY. University, v Punjabis, Pokful- Y.M.C.A. v. Incognitos, King's
IT was stated by the C.B.A. that hockey match at King's Park
earlier in the season they asked the first hall, F. 8. W. Smith gave a, b.o. 6.15 p.m. for the game to be brought for the Club the lead, G. E. R. Divett ward but their request was re-adding a second polat shortly afteram, b.o. 6:15 pm.. fused. There appears, however, the interval. Xavier reduced the do- to have been some misunderstand- ficit for the Recreio, for whom W. Ing in this connection for the Rood played a fine game at centre- application never reached the hands of Peridna, the Police BOTH TEAMS WEAKENED. secretary. The Police offered to
half.
WEDNESDAY,
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SPORT ADVTS.
· HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB
·RUGHY INTERPORT. Thursday, 15th February: SHANGHAI R.U.F.C.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB Club), ground 8.30 p.m. Booking at ANDERSONS. INTERPORT DANCE. Peninsula Hotel 9 pm. Tickets obtainaħle, from any Committee member. Saturday, 17th February: SHANGHAI R.U.F.C.
COMBINED SERVICES Club ground 3.30 pm.
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Caroline Hill, b.o. 4.80 p.m.
8.W.Ra v H.K. Club, Chatham Itond, b.a 5 p.mangalo flold a team against the C.B.A: on) Both the Medway and Radio Royal Signals v CBA., Marina, Thursday last but in view of a wore without three of their load- b.e. 6 p.m... previous fixture the C.B.A. had ng plavera when the teams mot THURSDAY, with the University the game was at the R.N.O.S.C., ground yester not played.
day. The Radio started with ning St. Andrew's v K.I.T.C., Marina, men, wore.lent one by the Medbo. 5 p.m.100 way, and later the team was com Pokfulam, bo 5 pm.
YM.C.A. 2nd XI ▼ University,
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