THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY APRIL 20, 1934
VARSITY CRICKET: R. ABBIT REPLIES TO UNDERGRAD
ho is an Authentic and it t
WITH AN APOLOGY AND rumoured that he received a triai
A SUGGESTION
CHAMPIONS FAIL IN THE LAST CRICKET GAMES OF SEASON
BLUNDER BY SECOND DIVISION
SELECTORS
(By R. Abbit)
The weather on Saturday last might have been a bit more propitions. A dull drizzle early on wetted the wicket, which the day before seemed likely to roll out a nice easy one, and did it no good. Fortunately the weather cleared though it was never a really sun- ny day.
to
In the Senior Division Hayward merrily and played really good put the Rest in after he had won cricket. E. F. Fincher and Rod the toss, There seems to be rather rigues lent useful assistance and the side were able to declare at the a divergence of opinion as whether he was wise to do so or useful total of a hundred and not. Personally I think he took seventy-four for eight wickets. the only possible course by which
A couple of catches were put ho would hope to force a win out-down at the wicket and one or two right, and only a very considerable! more in the field though the ground cutting up of the wicket in the flelding of the Club was not too last hour and a half of the game bad. would have proved him wrong.
Opinions seem rather divided na to whether the wicket did get a
great deal worse during the Club's innings or not. Personally I doubt it, but it certainly did not get any
better.
RICHARDSON BATS WELL.
HOW WAS WILLIAMS OUT?
It is, by the way, a very curious thing that one can get the most different accounts of an incident good cricketers what sort of a ball from various people. I naked two
it was that dismissed
anid it Williams. One
for Oxford. G. A. Stewart has played once or twice for the Club Second but his main, occupation I am told is Rugby Rigg got his couple of wickets, but I maintain ho ought to carry third party In-
Burance.
While Garthwaite kept an end going and bowled much better than he has bowled on the Club Ground (for he has been bowling excellent- ly at Kowloon Inttorly), the real damage was done by Pereira who kept a fine length and turned the ball a bit, as well as getting them to keep low occasionally.
PEREIRA'S DEADLY SPELL.
---Mitchell was lucky over - a decision for a catch at the wicket off Garthwaite, who was swerving vary late, but Immediately after was out to one that got up steeply. T. A. Pearce was then caught at silly mid-off from n half volley of Garthwaite's or Bo the folder said, but the batsman and bowler may take exception to this!
Baines batted well for his runs hut Pereira waa in deadly form and clean bowled Owen-Hughes, Baines, Hayward. Harley and Ricketts for twenty-five runs.
I know the analysis shows twenty one but if worked out this is shown to take no nocount of the four no- balls which must be debited to the bowler'a final analysis. The Inn- Ings closed for eighty-three. Rest were good value for their win. but I would not back them to do it that tennis has done Ricketts n lot every time. It seems pretty clear Peter of harm in the bowling way-I sincerely hope it la only temporary harm. But I did hear it said that he might have been bowled a little more in the match, and from his usual end. Anyway as there is an Interport in October, I sincerely trust the cockroaches get at all his rackets not lator than the end of July!
1 think that on the day the
WIB
A SPIRITED REPLY.
I have just read a very pleasant letter from a gentleman who signs himself "Undergrad" and ticks mo I was de. Ioff good and earty.
lighted to get the information-and to find that some one reads and digests-(or in this case indigesta,
The Rest did not start too well shooter; another, a fast off-break and, if the Club had held all their which pitched on the middle stump, catches, they might very well have turned on to his pads and thence lost the match. But they did not. to the wicket.
He himself said it was a good Richardson was dropped in the slips before he had made a dozen. length ball at which he played The chance was not an easy one, bad shot (he did not put it quite To some it seemed almost Im-like that) hitting across the line possible but the general consensus of the ball in trying to deflect it to of opinion seems to have been that long leg. and that when it brushed Owen Hughes has been in the habit his pads he was Lb.w. before it of catching that sort of catch went on to the wicket. pretty regularly.
If any of my readers want to Had it been taken things might know how Peter was out I advise
and have been different for B. C. Fin-them to go
nsk Rigg. cher was bowled early on by a haven't asked him yet!
The Club batting cracked up be good 'un from Alec Pearce while
fore some jolly good bowling,
if I may coin a phrase) my notes. They were not at full strength us.
I do owe the University an besides Redmond, Kilbee was unapology for making a mistake about able to play.
Baines looks like being a useful the last match. But it must be re I learn membered that it is not always man when he settles down.
very easy to obtain accurate in- formation and actually I had been told what I published. It turned out to be incorrect and I'm sorry for it, but glad to find that some one will take the trouble to write
in and correct mistakes,
Garthwaite, who batted far below his usual form though he was in for sonic good time, and Peter Williams were disposed of in one over by Rigg.
Howover, Richardson kept going
KEIP
COOL
[“AERTEX THE MOST
HEALTHFUL UNDERWEAR-
The little fairy The popularity of "AER- of good health_TEX"_the_famous and original collular fabric, infinitely with
aaya.
Wear
grows each succeeding year. Its perfect hygienic qualities, its cleanliness, and smoothness, have
AERTEX othness, have
The original Cellular made it the safest Under-, UNDERWEAR
UNDERWEAR-
wear, Shirting Pyjama Fabric.
VESTS or DRAWERS
from $3.95
SHIRTS-
DAY or TENNIS STYLES..from $6.75
PYJAMAS-
LONG or SHORT SLEEVES
and DRAWERS
from $8.75
$2.95
Less 10% Discount for Cash.
SOCKS
ALL SIZES IN STOCK
and
In addition to "Aortex" we have also a large assortment of India Cauze, Lisle Thread, Art Silk Net, Wool, "B.V.D.," Meridian, etc. They are all at now low prices-from $1.75.
WM. POWELL, LTD.
THE GENTLEMEN'S HOUSE 9. Queen's Road: Central,
WHAT I FEARED.
I am delighted to hear the cricket at the University is so flourishing. I fully appreciate the point about variations "In form.
am old enough to have played against the C.R.C. XI from I think the second year of their existence possibly a shade later and I saw the interest slowly die.
I feared it might be beginning to die at the University but if my suggestion raised a storm in the am very glad as University' then I it shows I am all wrong-as I hoped io be. But I may have done a bit of good.
Fonly join issue with him on one point. "Absentee" to me means Just some one who is absent' and to the best of my belief Dr. Rido is in the States doing some sort of research work. What I lamented
i
baller, who is making a name for
himself la English football.
was his absence not only from the team but from the Colony as he would have been so useful in conching.
SUCCESS IN ENGLAND
OF BEST
MALAYAN FOOTBALLER
A. L. HENRY IMPRESSES ENGLISH CLUB SELECTORS
"BEST FORWARD ON THE FIELD"
SAYS SECRETARY
SOVIET BECOMING SPORTS-MINDED
Training By. Foreign. Masters
Moscow, Mar. 14.
M. Antipov, Chairman of the All-Union Council of Phyalcnl Culture, in conversation with press representatives, stated that the Council intends to extend more widely the practice of inviting foreign sportsmen to this country. A. L. Henry, winner of the Malayan Breweries This will enable Soviet athletes Ltd's "Best Footballer" competition, seems to have to attain a higher tochnique in made a mark in junior football in London. He played sporting events, through observa- acquaintanco with his first game for Golders Green reserves against Sutton foreign representatives of various United Reserves, and although his side was beaten by forms of sport. The Council th 5.3, Henry was acclaimed the best forward on the field. tends to invite the greatest beanla He scored one of his side's goals.
players (especially French). track
tion and
Mr. E. J. Howley, the London (the match by 5 goals to thres, athletes, and others. manager of the firm, in whose scored one of our goals off a cor- "It is our intention," M. Antipov MAR- declared, "to invite foreign placed, nor with my head. charge Henry has been
ters of sport not only for exhibi- writes:
"The ground was very heavy, tions of their skill, but also to
"On Saturday, Mar. 24, Henry
Groen
•
whenever
A. L. Henry, the Malayan foot-played his first game in this coun- and I found great dificulty in rus remain for longer terms and to try. He turned out for Golders ning. I was able to last the 90 work with our instructors. It is reserves against Sutton minutes of play, and that is due also posible that some of the United on the latter's ground. to the training I had at Highbury, world's leading athletes will bo Owing to recent rains the ground enjoyed the game very much. aken on for permanent work, as 1structors and trainers, in Sovie was very soft and sticky and the The only disadvantage I had was ball heavy. In spite of these in weight, and my opponents took Institutes and physical training handicaps Honry played splen-advantage of it, for
schools." did game at centroforward. He they had a chance to knock me they showed good ball control and he took it. I think that Undergrad will
was fine with his head.
"On the whole I do not think THE HOCKEY VISIT "He scored a splendid goal with that I have fared badly, for the agree with me that if afteen out of twenty-two first and seconds well judged honder 16 minutes Secretary of Golders Green F.C. players went at once, while natural-after the start, and if he had been was vory pleased with my game. ly the form must drop for the time,given reasonable support from the and is giving me a try-out with there is all the more need for à inside forwards I am certain he their first team on Good Friday. I good coach who has ample time to would have scored more goals. shall write about that game in my devote to the education of the "He made a good impression on young cricketers who aro to All the officials of both clubs and it
The Combined Servics team to play.
these places.
"Yesterday I went to see West- against the Malayan Chinese on tho generally agreed that he was the best forward on the field. He minster Abboy, and the Royal Ser-Hongkong Football Club ground will play again on Good Friday for vice Museum, and had a very in- Sunday has been selected. Golders Green reserves against teresting time. Enfield reserves, and on Saturday he will turn out for the first team against Enfold first eleven.
I don't know if my old friend Professor Redmond has been coach ing the team. But I do deplore the absence of Dr. Ride at a time when there are so many new men coming along. For, as I imagine Undergrad will agree, however fit you may be, however keen your eye -you want coaching.
The hundreds who attend Allan Fairfax's school in London - prove that good club cricketers at home still feel the need for tuition. Anyway, as I said, I am pretty obliged to him for writing and. more than glad to hear the good news his letter contains.
THE SECOND DIVISION.
*
I don't know who picked the Rest Team against the L.R.C, second eleven. If I was sure they were friends, of mine I should say what I think but I hate being rude to strangers!
Why, ohi Why, must they go and select two first League players? Of course to rub it in these went in together and brought off a ten wickets victory. As if there were not plenty of other players!
Oh I know I shall be told that Marsham has played for the Navy Becond and Colledge is R.A.M.C. a second Division team. If I could a certain American remark spell
I would set it down.
Marsham has played-and gone in first for the strongest team the Navy could raise for the big games at Christmas, while Colledge has played in all the Army matches-- including the biggest games in the triangular Tournament.
I know that if the Navy are very- short there le no reason to stop Marsham from going in to the second. I also agree it would be (Continued on Page 7.)
LEE THEATRE
TO-DAY ONLY At 12.30, 2.30, 5.20, 7.00 & 10.30 p.m. PRICES:- 75 óta., 85 ets & 2u ́ats.
ADDED ATTRACTION On the Stage
A
BED AND
BREAKFAST
Special Chinazo Play Starring Miss Wu Dip Ying & Chopin The Colebrated Chinoso
Artists
featuring
JANE BAXTER AND RICHARD COOPER
A breezy story of matri. monial max-ups find
misadventures!
A CAUMONT BRITISH PRODUCTION
Directed by WALTER FORDE
At 8.30 & 9.30 P.M. ONLY PRICES: -
Dress Circle:-55 cts. Stalls:-80 cts., 55 cts.
& 40 cts.
For the benefit of our patrons who do not wish to see the Chinese Stage Play, It is pointed out that "Bed & Breakfast" starts at 7.00 & 10.30 p.m.
TO-MORROW
BEBE DANIELS
IN:
“LOVE COMES ALONG”
Was
next letter.
Service XI. To Play Malayan Chinese
от
The team will be as follows: Pic. Hollingsworth (Lincoln); Licut, N. ments for a trip to the country. Lieut. Comdr. MacVicker (Navy): "Mr. Howley is making arrange-W. Metcalfe (Royal Artillery), and
in
"At the moment Enfield are at and has a grand programme the top of the Athenian League store for me for the Easter Holl- with Golders Green a close second, days." You will realise this in a vary im portant match for both teams and
Liout Comdr. J. A. Corrie-Hi (Navy), Nk. Dulla-Singh (Punjaba) and L/Nk, All Día (Punjabs); Lieut. Comdr. Neame (Navy), Sepoy Kartor Singh (Purifalis), Lent. E. N. V. Currey (Navy), Lieut. C. C. Garth-
Lal Singh.
it is a fine compliment to Henry I.R.C. ANNUAL SPORTS. waito (Royal Artillery) and L/Nx. to be chosen.
During Races.
would here mention that the Golders Green Club was formeriv known na Hampstead and is one of Military Band in Attendance the best amateur teams in the country. The committee would like to play him in the Middlesex
The Third Annual Athletic Sports Cup final with Park Royal on Enst-
Meeting of the Indian Recreation Club er Monday but they do not care to will be held on Sunday April 22, at make any changes in the team the Indian Recreation Club ground, that has won 14 matches off the Sookunpoo, commencing at 1.80 p.m.
sharp. reel.
At the conclusion of the meeting,
"On Thursday Inst a director and the secretary of the Cholaea showed us over their premises and the prizes will be distributed by Mrs. we saw the Chelsea players doing President of the Club.
A. H. Rumjahn, wife of the Vice their training.
The card consista
of twenty-twe
"Henry is keeping fit and well, and looking forward to his games events, and several races are open to: * children, while thero-is-also-a-racs-
at the week-end. •' played my for lady members of the Club. There
Henry writes:
SPORT ADVIS.
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB
FIRST EXTRA RACE. MEETING, Sunday, 22nd April, 1934.
First Saddling Ball at 1.30 p.m. First Race at 2.00 p.m. ADMISSION:-'.
To Members' Enclosure $2. To Public Enclosure 40 eta. Members MUST show thuir race for members of St badges to gain admittance.! Arst game last Saturday for Gold-is also a
John Ambulance Brigado, Indian LADIES-free of charge. See Steam- ́ ors Green Reserves against Sutton Division
boat Co.'s notice for Special sail-. During the afternoon a United Reserves, at Sutton, We
military had a rather weak side, and lost band will be in attendance.
ing to Macao.
Hongkong boy makes good!
JAMES LI
(brother of Mr Li Cho Chi) has important role!
MORE BAFFLING HIMSELF
THAN ANY MYSTERY HE HAS EVER SOLVED!
If you've met him before, you'll want to meet him again! If you never met him, you're in for twice the thrill! PHILO VANCE has never been so suave, so charming and so dangerous as he is in this latest and greatest mys tery creation of S. S. Van Dine 'world's master of detective fiction!
WILLIAM
Powell
returns triumphantly to the role that first made him famous engin
The KENNEL MURDER CASE
It's Guess-Proof!
ALHAMBRA
Warner Bros. super-thriller" from the sensa Bional Cosmopolitan besial, with Mary Antor, Bogens Palletis, Ralph: Hlorgan, Helen Vinson, Jack Lalion, Paul Civanaugh
SUNDAY