TACTICAL
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1984.
BLUNDERS LOSE HONGKONG
UNWARRANTED POSITIONAL
CHANGES
PANIC SETS IN AFTER
SUEN'S GOAL
THE SHANGHAI AND HONGKONG RUGBY TEAMS PHOTOGRAPHED BEFORE THE GAME
Photo: Mea Choung).
HONGKONG RUGBY FORWARDS GIVE SEASON'S BEST DISPLAY
SHANGHAI FORWARDS RUN RIOT. IN AN AMAZING LAST 10 MINUTES
FOUR GOALS IN RAPID SUCCESSION PROBABLY no more tragic defeat in Interport football has been seen than that sustained by Hongkong against Shanghai yesterday. From Shanghai messages it is palpably clear that an error in tactics made'possible the Northern- ers' actonishing victory of six goals to two. Unwarranted positional shufflings threw the SHANGHAI'S INTERPORT TEAM Hongkong team off their balance, and were re- sposnible for a complete metamorphosis.
Up to the time Suen Kam- | centre-half and moved Beltras over to shun, former Hongkong Inter the wing.
It turned out to be a sad blunder, porter, netted Shanghai's third Neither Leung nor Belirno could adapt point, Hongkong were not only themselves quickly enough to their the better side, but had ap-new places, and Shanghai, taking ad- peared capable of obtaining vantage of the momentary confusion, winning goals at any time.
took up the attack.
Suen crashed home a goal. and Hongkung gave up the ghost.
Sheer panic laid hold of them when Shanghai's third goal
GIFT OF THE GODS. came ten minutes from the end,
Strange's next move was about the and instead of settling down methodically, as they did in the worst that could have been conceived. first half when faced with a Himself, one of the outstanding backs two-nil deficit, to wipe off then the field, he took from the Hong- thereby immensurably kong defence arrears, a frantic attempt was
line he removed Tam, the one vauner made to bluff Shanghai, with weakening it, and from the forward disastrous results.
who really threatened Shanghai.
On the run of the play Hongkong. were exceedingly unlucky to Joge at all, let alone by such a prenounced margins nevertheless Sydney Strange just asked for trouble when he rabbed the forward line of a shining Bght and made unnecessary positions! elianges in the half back line.
CRUMPLED MORALE. Even so the collapse of the defence in such a startling manner is difficult to understand: right up to the last quarter of an hour Hongkong had been playing with supreme confidence and not a little skill.
Shanghai were in no two minds how to take this gift of the gods, and Suen, again, and Malin (twice), tore through a dispirited rearguard to heap on sensational goals in the last ten minutes.
As was forecast in these columns Inst week, Sun Kum-ahun was the big thorn in the side of the Hongkong defence. His intimate knowledge of many of the visiting players gave him a distinct advantage which he utilised to the full.
WIN FOR HANKOW.
'BEATEN BY SEVEN, POINTS.
Hankow. Feb. 14.
In the Interpart rugby match here to-day Honkow bent Shang- hai by len points. to three.
n try for Newcomb scored
it ini- Hankow and converted self, while later White went over The Shanghat line for Newcomb to give Hankew their tenth. point, by which margin they led at halftime.
In the second half E. G. Gard-
brilliant ner scored a
penalty goal for the lonera.
The game ная undoubtedly won by Hankow's quick heeling and the forwards backing up-- Reuter.
AUSTRALIANS WANT
GAME.
TOURISTS SEEKING REVENGE
AFTER JAPANESE TOUR
LEADING PART IN WINNING OF INTERPORT
SHANGHAI' LOSE GALLANTLY
JUST TOUCH & GO
(By "Line-Out").
INTERPORT
LATEST
DERBY TALK
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLDIER PONY?
PRIDE OF SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS
CLASSIC HALL AND YOUNG CHAP
ACCORDED THE HONOURS
(By "Captain Foster")
Our minds are still focussed on the Derby, and the more we dwell on it the more uncertain we are as to which pony will win the one race of the Year.
I suppose Soldier of China has ns many followers as Soldier of Britain. Both are equal first favourites at the moment and I think we shall have to wait until after seeing them perform on the first day before making a final decision as to which of the two is to receive the vote.
For the distance, 1 fancy "China," but no doubt our present dificulty will somewhat disappear when it
We
Is known which animal the stablo jockeyMr. Sung-elects to ride in the Derby, and
then can reasonably conclude that his mount will represent Mr. Li Shiu Pang's best.
After last Saturday's gallop, Macaroni can, I think, be eliminat ed, and this reduces Mr. HEM's
THE "CALL-OVER”
NEW PONIES IN LIMELIGHT
SOLDIER STABLE
CONFIDENCE
(By "Man on the Spot”)
After a very evenly contest- beat ed game Hongkong Shanghai on the Happy Valley
The report that has accredited by ont ground yesterday
Gladiator to have galloped the penalty goal and one try (6
Derby distance last Saturday in 73 points) to one penalty goal
3.20 or thereabouts has revealed. Grlove, the Shanghai Interport points).
rugby back (white shirt) being hand-Contenders to Gladiator and Lem- that this pony is the "pick" of the berg. Both ponies have given HEM's stable and is now a serious led off by Reid in a recent trial in every satisfaction and, perhaps, the contender for the Blue Riband, in- stable connexions are in the same stead of Lemberg who was con- quandary as the Soldier stable. sidered at one stage to be their Next week may see a change, but best. I have hoard of backers at
The game was witnessed by large number of spectators who were treated to a very keen game, which was unfortunately Incking in good open three quarters move- ment.
Shanghai.
Fanling
It was interesting however to see the tusslo at forward in which A telegram has been received in department Shanghai only played China New
the Hongkong from Australian Universi-seven men, and encounters tien rugby team, expressing a desiro
for another game with a local side on were fairly.even.
The Hongkong forwards have their way home from Japan. It is learned that efforts are being made not played better this
senson.
to arrange a game for the Friday im- They fought hard in the loose,,
splendid, McLellan lees were
He was given splendid support bymediately preceding the annual Race and several of their rushes were the rest of of the attack, particularly Collet and Malin.
work-
The Hongkong forwards found only The sad fact remains that Suen's goal crumpled up their morale and Costa a serious hindrance to their rabbed them of their fighting spirit, movements. They were very
manlike in approach, but could have thed
Meeting.
INTRA-CLUB GOLF.
Gosano a dashing leader, but rather Kowloon Players' Match On luckless.
No score has better reflected the improved considerably-in-front of goal. play than yesterday's interval board Tam was an expert schemer, of two goala all. For 45 minutes the exchanges fluctuated, first Shanghai ard then Hongkong holding the
Unsance.
New Year's Day.
was
сол-
Year Meeting
SMALL FIELDS ON SUNDAY NEXT
if nothing untoward intervenes be- to 1, but the odds generally are
tween now and Derby day, I expect 4 to 1 apd from the undertone 1 these two stables will each have, am inclined to predict that very two starters in their endeavour to scon we shall see 3/1.
The View Stable is now in the win the Derby. These four ponica, with King's Warden and New Star limelight due to the good gallop.. are my choice to-day for the three done by Bright View on February positions of the race. I cannot 9. covering 1 Miles in 3.22, the visualize Prima Donna-good as quarters being chinged at 38, 33.
she Is--or Bright View disputing 35, 33, 33, and Anished the last
Subscription Griffins
any one of the above six ponies for two furlongs in 32 seconds "dead". be worth noting that It may admirably and set u wonderful
any of the Derby placings.
the distance from the 2nd quar- example to his colleagues amongst
ter to the 5th quarter which being whom Cunning. Burchand and
a mile was journoyod in 2.12 and Bradford were after very
(By "Capt. Foster")
I accord pride of place to had the 2nd & 3rd quarters been spicuous. Walkden
nghin very-good-in-the-line out--
Compared with the previous Classic Hall and Young Chap, and done a bit slower, Bright View The barks never got going pro- perly. There was some very keen two Meetings, the fields on Sun-the former is definitely my choice would have finished much better, to-day for the Valley Stakes, while and what would the "Racing Ex- and day next will be on the small I think the latter will prove the perts" have to say? As it was, tackling on both sides. The half backs as a trio were never
supporters of the View Stable avere und
were side, even in the cross country better pony over a distance, Lammert Ferguson tremendously impressive, but Leung,
very soon in the "market" for a In an intra-club golf match on
closely marked. A big feature event which has been divided in-
Cavalcade has not come on respec" and to their astonishment When two goals down after thirty until changed, was seen at his best.
Allen was not quite so reliable as Chinese Now Year Day, the Pic of the rame was the line tackling to two sections, but good racing cently, and has had a set-back in the odds from 12/1 shortened to play, Hongkong might minutes
he Strange, who apart from the false dent's team beat thats the of the wing threequarters, who is nevertheless anticipated. reasonably have been expected
away. lead from never let their men get throw in their hand, but they fought moves he made in the closing stages, by 15% points to
part. losers had held a small
the singles, in the morning.
Hongkong pressed from the start, hack with raro determination, first played
and Lammert was over in the Ridley reducing the deficit, and then Mellardy was blanieless,
corner, but he had put a foot in Tom Kong-pak rounding off a seat
touch before crossing. Shanghai deft wing movement with a wonderful
were penalised but Robertson just hender.
missed the kick at goal from long way out.
captain's
124 aftor
LADIES' CONTESTS.
L. G. U. Medal Competition Won By Mrs. Cassidy.
ine A
TEAM CHANCES LIKELY. Shanghai are now assured of retain- ing the Telegraph Cup, for even if During this period, Tam Kour-pak Tientsin succeed in healing Hongkong and A. V. Gosano thrilled the crowd of to-morrow, under an agreement reach- 12,000 with some spectacular forwarded before the start of the tourna-
MAGNIFICENT GOAL. and as the defence had by thenment, Shanghai will, as holders, have piny, fairly settled down, with Strange prior claim to the trophy. figuring prominently, everything Yesterday's defeat was the second
The next incident which almost In the LG. U. Medal Conipetition! pointed to the visitors gaining the worst Hongkong have experienced in
a movement the whole of the series. In 1928 they ascendancy.
by This bellof was further encearuged went down 7-0 and two years later helt by the Ladies Section of the led to a score was after the interval, when longkong. Otherwise the ties between Royal Hongkong Golf Club on the started by Turnor followed
Cassidy (83-13-70) returned the forwards terminating with a dash fairly dominated the play, doing Shanghai and Hongkong have been New Course on Tuesday last. Mrs. hand to haral passing amongst the
decided by the odd goal. everything but more.
Now that Hongkong have lost all best score in the Silver Division and for the line by King, who was just Mrs. Sommerfelt (96-20-75) wna) chance
nee of winning the Interport,
Following this Hongkong were Whilst it is true that the marksninn. several changes are sure to be made the best scorer in the Bronza Division stopped about five yards out.
the team to oppose Tientsin, and in
The extra L. G. U. Medal Competi- penalised for feet up on the half ship of the three inside could have been better, it has also to probably the whole of the reserves tion for February will be played on way line, and Bidwell dropped a
This player { will be drafted in.
the New
on Tuesday, magnificent goal. Courso
seen Inter making The defence will very likely remain February 20. A prize will be pro- Was
very! be admitted that they were distinctly out of luck on three or four accas unchanged, but Britain and Cork can rented by the Club for the best net dazzling run down the middle buti
missing their sions,
objective by be expected to figure in the hatt back nocre.
he was apt to hang on to the ball inches
line. Britain taking Pile's position
The final of the Champlonship will too much. He however almost Up to the middle of the second and Cark relieving Beltrao.
Tay Qua-tong, Leonard and Elliott be played between Mrs. Sheldon and won the game for Shanghai with half, Leung Wing-chui had delighted with some high class constructive are almost certain to form the inside Mrs. Tottenham on Tuesday, Febru- drop at goal whieh missed, only football at wing half. Then Strange, forward trio, although Elliott may be ary 20, over the Old Course. Play by inches. apparently with the idea of making sent to inalde right and Tay topartner will start about 11.30 a.m. The Cap-
tain will umpire the match. him more effective, sent Loung to loquard.
SAD BLUNDER.
forwards
THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL TEAM WHICH SUFFERED A START
LING DEFEAT BY SHANGHAI YESTERDAY,
After Shanghai had drawn first | blood, tho Hongkong playera fought hard to get on level terma and it was left to McLellan to kick a penalty goal for an offside! infringement on the part of the Shanghai forwards. L
Half timo camo with the scores level, and after the resumption Shanghal pressed, and began to get more of the ball in the tight' serum. Tingle made a dangerous run and was finally brought down by Whitham, who played
RACE NO. 1.
a
ny estimation when he was sound-6/1 and at this figure, a amali ly beaten by Young Chap in friendly het was closed, and also Festival Eve has only to pro-gallop over a mile in 2-18; Insta quarter of the odds was done duce the form he displayed at in 1-41; Inst1⁄2 in 1-05; lust in for places. the last Meeting to win the 31 2/5. "Fat Choy" Hurdle Race.
RACE NO. 2.
Chow Fain is coming nicely to
CHANCE FOR PUNTERS. hand and I think will be worth' Prima Donna is still at 5/1 but 1 hear Marquis Hall is not fit following. I was much impressed should anyone be bold enough to enough to start in the China with his finish last Saturday when lay 7/1, I am sure it will be taken New Year Handicap Steeple- he covered a mile in 2-20 4/5. He up. chase. The field, I fear, will began slowly but the last was only consist of three ponies, but done in 1-00 8), and the final enquired and likewise the Star. we should be treated to a good in 31 4/5. race between Burgemaster and Duke of Milan, and I strongly' fancy the former.
RACE NO. 4. Kilren Ja my choice for The Canberra Steeplechase, although It would not surprise me to see Belinda win.
RACE NO. 5.
In the absence of No Fear, 1) expect to see an interesting race
Australians
The Dynasty Stable has not been
Trowbridge is on the "Walking List" and his chances to face the starter at the Annual Race Meet- ing are very remote.
I still consider Able Amazon,
It is almost certain now that Bronze Era and Princess Angeline Soldier of China will be Mr. Li the pick for the Rooty Hill Derby Shiu Pang's representative for the main event and the stable has and Australian Pony Champions.
"Atlas, Dinty and 'Vriday are not in any way bec neglected. good to follow in short distance The absence of friendly bets shows
events.
clearly, that Soldier of China is the best of this year's Griffins and from rumours that reach me I
hetween Devon and Glen Shee GRAND NATIONAL hear that the Owner is very con-
for The Ladies' Mile, and I think the latter will just about win.
RACE NO. 6.
In the first section of The| February Country Cup, I have a high regard for ited Lenves but Tigre will run him close.
In the second section, I like The Quall but I will confess that I am not at all confident in making him my selection.
a very good game after a shaky hai men hanging on unavailing,
McLellan falled with the kick,
atart.
:
AT AINTREE
AMERICANS WELL REPRESENTED
London, Feb. 12. This year's Grand National steopple chase promises to be a great race.
No less than 73 horses have been entered for the famous four and a half mile grueller on March 28. This Is Reven more than last year, and fifteen more than the previous year. usual United States owners
As
fident of being the second Chinese Owner to annex the Hongkong Derby a win, which. I am sure. will be very popular.
The following is a List of the Intest odds:
3/1 for the Soldier Stable
Dynasty
Prima Donná
View Stable
4/1
4/1
HEM 背多
6/1
Star
5/1
21
6/1
异常
10/1
"
10/1
12/1
12/1
很多
12/1
"
Spinaway,
Plano
Dunbar
Chief Seattle
The Redshank,
are strongly represented. This year soven, namely Mrs. THE WINNING TRY.
The only other incidents of thoy number particular. Intereat were two S. Bird, J. H. Whitney, G. . The two acrum halvos
were attempts at dropped goals, ono by Bostwick, J. B. Snow, F. Ambrosa has also entered Thomond II, and
Clark, Jesso Motenlf, and M. D.this one is now frat favourite.
Nine out of the first ten horses sound, although Mooke was in Bidwell for Shanghai, and the Blair. Whitney, Clark, and Metcalf
two entries each; the others to finish in last year's race, «ara clined to lob his passes, which other by Robertson for Hongkong have meant that the Shanghai defen- who incidentally might have passed have one each.
ogain in the lists, while thires pre-..
winners, namely. Gráklo, ders were up to mark their men dut on that occasion as there were Three of the American-owned vious
are also American-bred Grogalach, and Forbra are likely to quickly. Turner had an off day two men over and it looked as if lotses
Bostwick's Chenango, Ambrose have another try. A and ran across far too much. a cortain try was thrown away.'
Clark's Jack O'Day, and Whitney's Other Interesting entries are Mias The winning try was a snatch The game was slightly scrappy, one by Robertson, who was quick but evenly contested with both Lone Eagle II. Chenango came to Dorothy Paget's Golden Miller, to see an opening instead of aides fighting hard, all the way for England quite recently and won a favourite last year; Lady Helen hurdle race at Wolverhampton when McCalmont's Kilcash Hill, winner of passing out to Lammert, who was the lead. Hongkong pressed for making his debut. Jack O'Day is the Grand Sefton at Aintree last too well marked all the time. Rothe majority of the game, and on in the same ownership as last year's autumn, and the Franch: "Grand bortson throw himself over far the run of the play the result, was winner, Kellsboro Jack which is n National winner, M. J. Fribourg's
|notable absentee this time, WhitneyMillionaire II. ENGLA out In the corner with two Shang-fair to both sides.
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