AS I SEE IT BY "VERITAS".
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY
10. 1985.
DISCOVERING INTERPORT SOCCER TEAM
NAVY SCORE BRILLIANT
HOCKEY VICTORY
OVERCOME POWERFUL ARMY TEAM IN TRIANGULAR TOURNAMENT
SUCCESS WELL DESERVED BUT VERY UNEXPECTED
(By RILE)
SELECTORS CHOOSE 22 GOOD PLAYERS
From
Which Colony's Best Combination
Can Be Picked
has proved himself a fine contre- man. Lee Kwok-wal is indisput
:
Was
"OBSTRUCTION" ON A
FOOTBALL FIELD
FOUL PERMITTED BY CUSTOM HAS ILLOGICAL RESULTS
ITALY-ENGLAND MATCH MAY LEAD TO CHANGES IN LAW.
(By Frank M. Carruthers) Important questions arising out of the match be- tween England and Italy at Highbury have arisen con- cerning the interpretation of vital laws of the ganie.
There is a definite misunderstanding in respect to obstructive methods in defence, and a suggestion made in the Daily Mail that a roundtable conference be tween British and Continental authorities should be held has been warmly commended abroad and in this country; In the following article the Daily Mail special foot- ball contributor deals with one of the outstanding pro- blems in the interpretation and conception of the laws of the game.
ANALYSIS OF TRIAL TEAMS NEASONAL "greetings" are Recrelo team in 1931 will find it The most obvious partner for MIDHSIPMAN WITHWORTH played a sparkl- now due to Hongkong Inter-hard to gainsay that this is his either is Li Tin-sang. Swain is a ing game on the left wing for the Navy port. football aclectors. They ideai position. Very probably it very good player, but not quite in against the Army in their first Triangular Hockey have started on their task of is going to be argued that Gosano the same class as the South China Tournament match on the Navy ground at King's Park discovering a team, fit and pro- forward and a fine left back. As ably the fincat left half in the
Pote-Hunt yesterday afternoon. The Navy won by four goals to per, to represent this Colony a fact this will evoke no disagree- Colony, and what a trio he, and two in a game packed with thrilling episodes,
against Shanghai next month, ment. But It is as well to remem- Gosano and their initial contribution being ber that exigencies made him as-make! So far we have got two- Whitworth, while not having Punjable, playing at inside-left, the eclection of two teams for sume the role of a defender last thirds of an Interport team. the same burst of speed as Lal were both hard workers.
the opening trial match on Sun- son, and that exigencies also Singh, the Interporter, has a Sentor, the Army
centre-for-day next. Coincident with the played an important part in his ABOUT THE FORWARDS roverse stick hit as strong as ward, was off form. He simply announcement of the teams, appearance at centre-forward for NOW for the forwards. The One can difference in individual bell- the Recreio this year. that of the Indian player. In could not get going. Clive Garth-critics began, more from habit also cast recollection back to the
liance between Teo Kwal-shing and him the Navy have unearthwaite, at inside-right, played a than, design, to swot up their Inat Interport, when A.V.
It is with didence that one follow custom. Inside the penalty hard game but received little sup-adjectives, ed a definite "find." He is a
lay aside their anything but a success as leader of B. Gosano is not very consider-
able, and when it comes to choos ing the right wing, one factor raises a query in regard to the area a back may obstruct an op- worthy successor to Atkinson, port from Robinson, on the wing. Hio play yesterday has placed Sergeant Recks
would liked to have seen Colour superlatives, and to get down to the attack.
which must have a big influence is laws of football. They have been ponent regardless of the position (who did very
their task, namely of selecting him in high stead for forth- well against the
the selection of inside right. Willin operation for more than half a of the ball, and he is permitted Clylitans Instan even better Interport side. MUST BE PIVOT coming matches in the Tourna- month) in that position.
That lets me in..
JP Gorano goes into the Interport Tao work botter together with Tam century, and when interpreted in so much licence that his methods ment.
Hollingsworth, in goal for the
team next month (and how Kong-pak, than Gosano with Tam?: accordance with our conception of are unmistakably an infringement Although the Navy defeated the Army displayed great form, He SATISFACTIONS AND REGRETS
can such a player be omitted?). will Tso play botter together with the game they are probably as of the law.
But one practice has always
WHY NOT? Army their victory was totally un- brought off many spectacular
I feel that it must be at centre Ward than will. Gosano? or will perfect as they can be made.
Ward be a better partner for either expected. The Army atarted hot | clearances
earned well-IRSTLY I think they have half, of nowhere. And this is not To or Gosano, than will Tam? Puzzled me, and
Possibly there has been no great favourites for the championship. merited applause from the specta- chosen 22 jolly good players: based purely on the belief that he
to be a very vital point in our but if obstruction is legitimate in Sheer grit enabled the Seniortors.
recondly I know they have decided will make a better pivot than he Sunday's game should, at least, do enlightenment on what I belleve harm in winking at the practice, the countries of this instance, it is only logical that service to hold the Army attack
to follow the same old haphazard would a left back or centre-for-80mething towards providing ans- at bay and the Navy goal undor- The Navy netted twice in the methods; thirdly, it is a great pity. ward, but in the additional know-wers to these questions. When it relations with
comes to the position of centre- went many dangerous ralds in the first half, Neamy being the scorer However, let us take a look at this ledge that it is perfectly easy to forward, the position is less com- Do the laws permit a forward If a back may impede and ob- closing minutes of the game.
both occasions. The Army "score and two" potential Inter-all both these positions with first-lex. It seems to be either Fung running through to challenge a found the net once through Kertar portera. One thing is certain, and rate men. On the other hand, are King-cheung or Howe. My own goalkeeper to be impeded and obstruct forward in the penalty DELIGHTFUL HOCKEY
nren without regard to the ball, It was 70 minutes of fast, de- Singh. In the second half, the it is a matter for congratulation, we not suffering somewhat from a
vote goes to Howe, not only be structed by an opposing back?
The practice is so common that why should he not do so on the lightful hockey. Good atickwork Navy increased their lead through from thom can be found about the dearth of really good centre-haives?
his present form is brilliant: of Pardoe, Pate-Hunt,
Why should again best possible Interport team avail-Outside
not half-back vied with good slickwork and Lascelles. Kertar Singh combination
will possibly causo surprise, and with combination. ecored before the end. and able. It is a consoling thought. Leung Wing-chul or Wong Mee-nor because it was Hawe who play-to raise doubt about its legitimacy other side of the line?
ed a leading pari in Hongkong's The spectators wore treated to n fiowie, the Navy right winger. Unfortunately to find that team ahun, is there a centre-half in the great victory last time In Shangjort of thing has been done ever bids this, and I presume that this
the answer will be: "Why, that adopt the same methode 7
Common sense, of course,- for- · one has to dash from Colours to Colony worthy of the job in the hai; but also because Fung King since it was decided to protect the will be Whites alternately, in order to pick Interport team. McGuire of the cheung has been ill on and off
on
and
THE GOALS.
splendid exhibition the Navy aur-scored their fourth goni,
paaaing all expectations.
centre-
Macao Hockey
-WHITES
·
cause
All
of the foregoing
Europe.
bow seck an
physical ill-
WHAT IS A TACKLE? -
it should be followed in others.
the official attitude in regard to the question,, but I ara
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SINGAPORE
Only Win One Official Hockey Match
The
Currey, the Interport
out the players and put them in Navy le automatically eliminated the whole of this season, and Ikoalkeeper from forward, came into his own again
their proper position: and the by the rules; Pote-Hunt, I think, doubt, with the physical strain usage.", danger is that the selectors might will be of more use to Hongkong demanded by an Interport, whether But this answer does not suffec, and was always in the picture. He worked hard and led the Navy
get hold of the wrong clue in this at right half; while If Chinese are he could give of his best. But I and in my judgment a match is Interpart crossword puzzle. It is selected for forward and defence am still aaldem played without penalty attack with verve and gusto. He
possible to get the sembiance of an positions, it makes it difficult to and in writing whnout prejudices offences being committed in the HOW MACAO FARED IN was over a menaco to the Army defence. His spoed was a feature.
Interport forward line from the bring In either Leung or Wong views changed somewhat after way I have described. Whites, and there is an outline of This lets Gosano in purely on Sunday. Interport Campbell, at right half for the
n defence to be obtained from the process of elimination, but his observations are based on form Navy, was outstanding. He worked
Colours, as the teams now appear selection ns centre-half does not displayed to date through this
'Custom may sanction this form like a trojan throughout, and had.
The following teams have been on paper. This at least, is a good depend on that. I feel confident season. The composition of the of defence, but that is all. the strong Army left dank, Kertor
opposite, a It is not possible, I know, to Singh and Lal Singh, completely selected to play in the first trial match starting point, and entirely with that he will amply demonstrate on left wing, is, like its bottled for the major part of the for the Macao Interpart which is to uut prejudice. I would suggest that Sunday that he is worthy of the bit of a teaser, and in this respect, legislate for every phase of the
be played on the H.K. & S. Bdo. RA the "semblance" and the "outline" position.
one must be guided to a large game. No attempt, for instance, game.
Marina Ground at 10.30 .m. on Jackson and Thillips proved a Sunday.
are as follows: Teo Kwai-shing,
extent. by the trial match. Even has ever been made to define a' so I think Ridley is a better ininckle. Much must be left to com-j safe pair. Phillips, however was Rinyers who cannot attend are-ask-Tam Kong-pak and Ridley (for DIFFICULTIES SMOOTHED OUT
By R.H.B. to hit too much to touch whened to notify Mr. F. A. Kemp, c/o wards), Wong Wlag, Li Tin-sang,
IF the selectors decided to put side left than anybody else in the mon sense and a conception of
Gosano in at centre-half It Colony, and that Bickford, if pro-what is right and proper,
Macno Hockey Interport Moaring. Baines, in coal, was in- Government Radio Ofles, Ildn. Sec. O. Pile and Pote-Hunt (defence). Surely it should not be difficult to
perly supported, in equal to Ip Pak- In these circumstances it may players arrived in Hongkong this clined to rush to the edge of the II.K.II.A. as soon as possible.
All in the rest, especially If the ought to smooth over several other wa, who to-day is not what he was, be asked whether a back should be morning on their return journey to circle Loo often. It was ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄|
Title difculties. It forthwith-be-
and who is somewhat too eager to compelled to stand aside and allow Macao from Singapore where they dangerous move, while his kick- Pte. Hollingsworth (Army); Dr. A. Trial goes true to form?
comes a clear-cut tasue between
try and store goals, rather than his goalkeeper to be assailed with have been engaged in four official ing when clearing was not too M. Rodrigues (Recreio) and E. V.
Chris File and Syd. Strange as create the openings for his inside out attempting to give him any hockey matches and one friendly left back, and a similarly decisive
colleagues.
protection or assistance. To on-against Malacca.
The players told me that they had a an Din (Army); N. A. E. Mackay (Club) PEFORE attempting to in issue between Fung King-cheung
force such a passive attitude would as centre-for-! THE FINAL TEAM G. F. It. Divett (Club), Awine SinghD these gaps, I should like to and Albert Howe
be to put too great a strain on wonderful time and that the grounds (Radia S.C.), Fit Lt. Lascelles compliment the selectors on the ward, In addition releases
it
were better than they played on human nature. The Army wore beat served by (Navy) and J. M. Pinto (Incorpositioning of A. V. Gosano: I Pote-Hunt for the right half berth,
As a matter of fact, custom even Hongkong or Macao. Their journey Reserves: Parduman Singh (Radio), their bhcka, Metcalfe and Roissier. Gosano (Recreio), T. 8. D. Whitley don't know, but possibly to them which he must of necessity tako that the crossword puzzle is vermits a back under these conall- to Singaparo was smooth but tho In my opinion, they are the safest (C.B.A.).
It is something in the nature of before Dudley. We are gradually complete, and that the best team tons to impac u challenging for return trip was little rough,
Of the four official matches played pair of backs In the Colony and
ant experiment to put him at centre-Atting in our crossword puzzle. Hongkong can held against. Shang-ward with his arma, elbows, or in the south, Macao defeated the
ahal, If current form remains good, should be selected for the forth- U. B. Souza (Radio 5.C.); F. V. hall, seeing that he has not played On current form Pile looks coming Interport against Macao. Wong (St. Andrew's) and Sepoy Khan there with the alightest bit of re- rather more likely candidate than is: Wong Wing: Li Tin-sang and hips. It will be said that this is Europeans eleven 21; lost to Singa- Both are able to move quickly and Bahadur (Army); J. Gonsalves gularity since 1930-31. But to me Strange. Possibly the final deci C. Plic; J. Pote-Hunt, A. V. wrong and that. In each case a poro 6-1; lost to All-Malay 0-3; lost In the friendly game against are of big build. Both hit hard (Recreio), Dulia Singh (Army) and Goenno has always appealed as the sion will depend on n peychological Gosano, and Lee Kwok-wal; Tao foul has been committed, but in to non-Europeans 2-4.
Tam Kong-pak, Amy long experience I cannot recall and the ball seldom rises off the Parker (Police); . Owen Hughes ideal centro-half, and those who question whether Strange is feas Kwal-shing. ground.
(Club), Lieut. Garthwaite (Army). had the privilege of coming against likely than Pile to suffer an attack lowe, R. Ridley and B. Bickford, a single instance of a back having two catte Macao players won by
been penalised when the offence two goals to mil.
On their return to Macao, the Lt. J. P. Williams, the cricketer, Coghy and Lan Singh (Army), him when he
Colour Sgt. Reckes (Army), Kartar
was pivot of the of the "Jitters" on Interport day. Having delivered myself thus, has been committed in the penalty Portuguese players will settle down
will stand by for a deluge of pro-
to more training in preparation for tests and criticisms.
In this matter referees also the Hongkong visit of February 3.
wafe. It was touch and go when Reed (Club); W. A. Reed (Club), LMY COMPLIMENTS
Car Newsom (Navy) and L/Nk. Alaf Lal Singh sont in a
shot to
empty goal, that just missedi
SAFETY IN COLONY
COLOURS
was much to the fore at right haif, Reserves: Lieut. Reissler (Army), A. while Dulla Singh in the pivotal S. Ellas (St. Andrew's) and Surjin position, and Alaf Dia also of the Bingh (Radio S.C.).
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SPLENDID FIGHTS FEATURE LAST- NIGHT'S FINALS
Some excellent boxing was witnessed at the China Fleet Club last night when the finals of the China Fleet Officers, Novices and Boys championships were staged before a crowded audience. Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer, the Commander-in-chief, was an interested spectator, and at the conclusion of the meeting distributed the prizes.
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FTER this I am led to sugrest)
Fire Brigade Beat V.R.C. At Badminton
MEN'S DOUBLES
MATCH
The V.X. C. are learning tho value of experience in badminton match piny, Inck of this being pri
last evening by the Fire Brigade in
men's doubles league match.
1
Three technical knock-outs were (Kent). witnesesd. Boy King (Advent.ire) Boys Fly weight-Boy Collie (Sot-marily responsible for their defent defeated Boy Newman (Kent), the folk) beat Boy Ottewill (Kent).
Novlogs Bantam weight-Abie fight being stopped in the third round. Newman was floored at the end of the Seaman O'Connell (Buffolk, beat first round, but continued pluckily. Able Seaman Ilarvey (Hermes). In the Novices bantam weight bout, Boys Middle weight-Boy Nichol- Boy Shopperd Able Seaman O'Connell (Suffolk) de-son (Hermos) baat feated Able Seaman Harvey (Hermes) (Suffolk).
The best fight of the evening was
All gamea were keenly contested, but the Fire Brigade were bett able to finish the rallies and thus scored points when most necessary. Messrs. Shute and Gardner on a technical knock-out in the first Omeors light weight. Lt. Wreford round. In the Officer welter weight (Hermacs) beat Lt. Hamilton (Med-wore in fine form for the Fire Brigade, and Skinnor and Fisher bout, Pay Sub-Lt. Baird defeated way).
Boys Weiter weight-Boy Corring-also gave greatly improved displays Midshipman Hemans, the fight being
ton (Cornwall) beat Boy Watson to win all three games. stopped in the third round.
(Cornwall).
The Fire Brigade won by six the final of the novices' welter weight Novices featherweight-Able Sen-games. to three, the datafled scores contest between Marine Jenkins and man Liddiard (Adventure) wo, Ldg. being:
E.L.H. Shute and J. Gardner Stoker Irvine (Medway), which the Stoker Mealing (Hermes).
Officers Middle former won after a close bout. Both
weight Mid. (Fire Brigade) beat W. Lawrence boxars and taken part in the semi-French (Kent) best Mid Baker and L. Landau 21-2: bent C. M. [final, rounds earlier in the evening. Faulkner (Kent).
Boys Feather weight-Boy Moss Xavier and L. A. Barros 21-2; beat The best lasor of the meet was Boy Foystor (Kent) who lost to Boy Moss (Suffolk) beat Boy Foyster (Kent). S. A. Rumjahn and J. Soares 21-10. (Suffolk) "in a fast and clean match. Novices middle weight-Marino 1. D. Skinner and A. L. Fisher Smith (Tamar) best Stoker Cadman (Fire Brigade) beat Lawrence and. RESULTS AN (Medway).
| Landau 21-16; boat - Kavior and Novices welter weight (semi-final). Boys Light weight-Boy Curtis Barros 21-4 beat Rumjaha and Marine Jenkins (Adventure) beat (Kent) beat Boy Brown (Cornwall). Soares 21-16. Stoker Lant (Kent) and Stoker Irvine Omoers walter weightPay Bab
H.M.8. Brookes and A. N. Other (Hedway), bent A. B. Callant (Com-L Baird (Suffolk) beat Mid. Hemans (Fire Brigade) lost to Lawrence wall) 1 Final Marine Jenkins beat (Cornwall); and Landau 2-21; lost to Kavior and Stoker Irvine.gi
Noviocs light, weight Ord,)". Ben- Boys Bantamweight"=Boy King|man Shakespeareta (Medway) beat Barrds 19-21, lost to Rumjahn and (Adventure) beat Boy Newman Cook Williams (Decoy).
Soares 11-21,5
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