THE HONGKONG | TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1936.
SOUTH CHINA "A" AT FULL STRENGTH AGAIN
NOVEL TACTICS OF
SOLDIERS”--
HALF BACK LINE
̈(By "Veritas").
Half back play, the technique of which is a somewhat neglected phase of local football, promises to receive a new stimulus now that the Royal Ulster Rifles are taking part in the Colony's competitions. Though the Ulster Rifles senior team has only been in action about three times since arrival in Hong- kong, enough has been seen of the
Lee Wai Tong Back In Team
OLD-TIME ATTACK
CLEVER FOOTBALL TRIO:-McCopigal, Camp Wong Wing Is
players to convince that they will con- bell and Nelson, Roysi Ulster Rifles senior footbail tribute a certain amount of lustre to football here.
And possibly the most impressive feature of the team has been the play of the half backs. There is a hint of novelty in their tactics so far as the local game in con- cerned. The customary method of the positioning inevitably finds wing halves concentrating on the opposition wingers; but the Ulster Rifles prefer to cover the middle of the field and to allow their backs. *to look after the flanks,“-
Such methods, which are well practised by MéĆonigal, Campbell and Nelson; have a two-fold value. It allows them to break up much easier attempts by the opposition to attack by mass formation, and conversely chables them to be well positioned for intercepting Intéral passes to the wings.
In Campbell the Ulster Rifles have a centro-half of outstanding qualities. He has already won his spurs In Hongkong football by being chosen to represent the Army in the recent Kotowall Cup match in which he gave a fine display of thoughtful and constructive foot- ball.
team interfediate line.
THE FOOTBALL POOLS PROBLEM ANALYSED
LEAGUE'S ACTION CAN ONLY BE A DETERRENT
MYSTERY OF MOTIVE WHICH PROMPTED INTERFERENCE
(By "Voritas")
to
The English Football League [ling facilities for supporters or has "declared war" on Foot- know, until the Inst minute, whether have to travel may be the they ball Pools: and it seems that length of the country or are play- the organisers of these, gigan- ing on their own ground. Further
they have doubtless begun tic undertakings can do little more
to realise that although this League about it-themselves. Their action must act as a deterrent to
Pools, it will fail only weapons of defence ap-Football
to be public sympathy, abolish them. It will require an Act of Parliament to accomplish which is not to be doubted, this, and as the Pools are essential- and reactionary measures byly pari-mutuel systems, which are clubs participating in the foot. exempt from the terms of the Bet- ting Act, it seems unlikely that ball leagues who are beginning even legislation can be effective to show resentment at the con- against the Pools without also Jaffecting horse racing, dog-racing. trollers' arbitrary decisions. lete.
pear
McConigal and Nelson, two of the fastest wing halves seen here i for a long time, compare favourably with any of their contemporaries, Not excepting the Chinese, they probably have a better understand- ing with their forwards than any other intermediates in local foot- ball. This very strength is some- times in dangor of becoming their
Viewed dispassionately it is not weakness, as they are so keen in supporting the attack, and even easy to discern exactly why the operating as additional forwards, Football League has seen at to in-
CIVILIANS TEAM AT PRACTICE
This afternoon at o'clock on the U.B.R.C. ground the Civilians team to oppose Macno will have practice match against East Lancashires, The following Civilians team has been chosen. Hamzan; Guest and Potter; Silva, W. A. Reed, and Oliveira; Diveti, S. Fowler, G. Singh, Pinto and Souza.
BADMINTON
Wong Wing Is Recreio
Doubtful
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(By "Veritha")
South China "A" are taking no chances as far as the combination of the team is concerned for their important league match with Club de Recreio on Saturday. Lee Wai-tong; despite the fact that he "wanted to rest for the rest of the season, has agreed to return to the fold and will again lead the attack. In fact South China will be at full playing strength providing Wong Wing is available. He is expected to play, but in case he cannot make it, Chui Sin-hang has been chosen as
reserve.
Annhilate Chinese
C.R.C. LOSE · BIG CHANCE
were
Colony Hockey Reviewed
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STRANGE METHODS OF SELECTORS
Persist In Holding
Interport Trials
(By "The Pilgrim")
The men's hockey Interport trial last Monday was a failure in more ways them onát but chiefly because the selectors,
Deciding
having already · chosen Match For
players, failed to seize the op- portunity of taking from them a Probable Interport team and giving them a much-needed practice match an combina. tion.
Idea
The -selectors'
presumably was an attempt to discover some last minute material which had hitherto escaped their noties. They vastly disappointed.
#Practice",
on
were
Southorn Cup
NEXT SATURDAY
The concluding match in the Caer. Clark Cup tournament will be played at Sookunpoo on Saturday, bully-off at 3.15, when the Hongkong Ladies meet the Y.M.C.A. to decide destination of the Southern Cup.
It seems very doubtful whether the
ara
not
(By "Veritas" Chinese Recreation Club's hopes of finishing first or Lecond in the men's doubles division of tho badminton Now they have decided to hold a league crashed last night when further so-called trial, which seeme
to be nothing more or less than Hongkong side will be at full strength they
annhilated
by match between Interport defence and as the Smalley sisters Recreio "A" in a needle match attack. I can't help thinking that in availablo and Miss Glover is also a doubtful starter. The team has, not at King's Park. The failure wing the word "Trial", the selectors been selected at the time of writing,
Bre creating of the Chinese to win a single
euphemism for but Miss Dalziel should erperience no game came as a big surprise,
great difficulty in fielding a capable number of very as current form suggested they In any case, whether the match be team as she has a would give the Recreio a very
a trial or a practice, its present ar- good reserven.
Y.M.C.A. have lost the services of rangement is rather a waste of time. The Caroline Hiilites' old-time
good run for their money."
What the Interporters need is prac-Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Henry, who are forward line expects to be on duty
But their three couples lacked thee as a team, not in opposition to away from the Colony and these gape with Fung Klug-cheung partnering | balance. Although S. P. Chan piny- Teo Kwal-shing on the right winged cleverly, Woo his partner falted one another, and as the impossibility will be hard to ill. Miss Sybil of raising a sufficiently strong Rest Dalziel. the teain's slipper is again and ip Pak-wa playing inside to lend adequate assistance; Gorden side to give them that practice is an quite fit ant a great deal will depend Tay Qua-hang
Lum was affected in the same way in incredible suggestion, one is simply on her if the "Y" are to win. Half backs and backs as usual. A his partnership with S. W. Liang, and left bewildered by the selectors' A good game in anticipated, but I think the Hongkong larties will Just powerful team, but not unbeatable, although Choy and Io revealed a fair strange policy.
about win. Beltrag has bottled up Lee Wai-tong amount of team work, they were not as a combination strong enough le before now and is capable of doing
tho
confident. Recroio again. Only danger so far as Recreio withstand are concerned is that if Beltran has couples. to concentrate exclusively on Lee, Fung and Ip máy be given too much latitude.
Fernandez, will be given a thorough Oliveira and Remedios, the former testing at left half and If he can hold smashing in best style and his part up Teo Kwaishing he will be accom- ner pulling out some gorgeous back- plishing something which many more hand cross-court drop shots, rave experienced players in the Colony Recreio a fine start to would like to be able to boast about. when they overcamo Chan and Woo Nevertheless better defensive quali-21-1. The visitors did not score ties will have to bo shown by the their point until the Recreto players Chinese intermediates if the Recreio had
had reached 19. are to be stopped. They have and Liang were
BRILLIANT START
the evening
that good length clóarances by the terfere. Football Pools system is that it seems very unlikely they quite a sharp falling-off in this lose to Carvalho and Sila. Liang
Actually the only position in the Interport team which appears to be at all doubtful is that of goalkeeper. but as they have two or three com- petent players from which to choose, the selectors should not allow this to rob them cof any sleep.
INTERNATIONAL TOURNEY
PREPARATIONS IN HAND
MAMAK LEAGUE
TABLES
Records In The Two Divisions
1ST. DIVISION
Radio Sports
Club
Football Pools have developed inte such a gigantic and Influential industry in England and Scotland
sequently Lum unfortunate to opposing defences sometimes finds not
(will allow themselves to be wiped new, yet the League's the Ulster Rifles left with insuf- denunciation
out of existence overnight. If the phase of the game during recent mised several easy "kills" after Lum come without Football League is going to publish weeks. It made ficient
a contribution to had created the openings with some means of withstanding a counter-attack.
warning. One is left guessing fixture lists on the day preceding their defeat last week, and may easily clever deceptive shots, and valuable The trio will be seen in action whether the action is in deference the matches it is a certainty that prove the team's undoing on Saturaces were thus thrown away. The Recreio players quickly discovered. against Chinese Athletic on Sun- to the appeals of religious bodies the Pool organisers will find means doline Hui- enclosure will prob that Liang Was vulnerable on his PROBABLE SEMI H.K. Fol
and the National Anti-Gambling of continuing to accommodate their
backhand and proceeded to concen- trate on this accordingly,
das".
CUP & LEAGUE FOOTBALL
LATEST HOMESIDE
RESULTS
London, Feb, 26.
Charlton did themselves good in their efforts
Ins
'
League, or results from the dia- covery of big gambling commit ments by league players and oMetals.
patrons.
PRACTICABILITY The problem appears to be not so much the desirability of elimin- ating betting from football as the practicability of any such attempt. If the Football League's attempts Nobody seriously wants to see foot- ball or any of its sister games
WILL NOT BE POPULAR
to destroy Football Pools are made dominated by gambling influences
Newcastle, winning by four goals to tic, for if there is one thing ramifications, and they affect many
two.
the average
re
ably be capacity taxed for this match. South China expect to turn out as
The C.R.C. pair also had reason to follows.
Wong-Wing (or Chui-Sin-hang); feel upset about their match with Li Tin-sang and Lau Mau; Leung Sousa and Alves, another instance of away chiefly Wing-chul, Wong Meo-shun and Lee winning aces thrown Kwok-wal; Tao Kwai-shing, Fung through impetuosity in dealing with Nevertheless this does not gainsay King-cheung, Lee Wai-tang, Ip Pak-simple returns. wa and Tay, Qua-liang."
the
superiority of the Portuguese who touched some of their best form. The RECREIO MAKE AN
C.R.C. would have been better advised if they had split up their pairing, EXPERIMENT.
putting Lum with either Choy and Chan, Lum's badminton was interest
(Continued on Page .). Delgado Playing At Centre-Forward
a bit of purely in the interests of public and any watertight scheme to keep gain promo morals, it is fairly certain that these factors in check deserves tion to the first division) when to-day they scored a home victory against popular feeling will be antagonis- complete support. But the Foot- ball Pools have developed extensive man dislikes It is interests Revelations made Bradford entertained Doncaster and won by three goals to one and in the this form of suppression. And cently those columns show that
Recreio have moved Delgado from southern section of the third division, when it comes to arguing morals the abolition of the Pools would the half back line to the attack, and Clapton Orient defeated Crystal Pa- on an issue such as this, there is throw new army of workless on Introduced a second team player at lace by the only' goal scored.
In Scottish Cup third round replays, so much to be said both for and dozens of local unemployment ex- left half in an attempt to strengthen clear goals, and St. Johnstone were reach anything like a whole-hearted thousands of pounds; that football Saturday Clyde virited Dundee and won by three against that it is impossible to changes that the Post Omce re all round the combination to meet venue would suffer by several South China "A" at Caroline Hill on unexpectedly beaten at home by
Delgado will lead the forward line clubs would lose á considerabewith Bernie Gosano at inside right. Aberdeen, who netted the only goat or unanimous agreement.
Inmount of money.
I believe this is the first time Delgado! It is not very surprising, after their first wave of enthusiasm, to There also remains the question. has played centre-forward for the see football clubs showing resent-Is football as a game suffering senior outfit, and it is an experiment
Recreio, in Football
of the match.--Reuter,
U. S. BOXING
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ment of, and outright opposition adversely from the influence of the of some internet, are flelding Just |
to, the League's motion in refusing Pools? So far,
the
which stands more than
S. China "B” Select 14 Players
SAINTS LEAVE WELL ALONE
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(By "The Pilgrim")
Preparations are full swing for the first round R. Engh, B., 8 4 2 matches of the International R.A. Tournament to be played on Nomads ... 0 1 2 3 11 10 4 March 12. Portugal boasts a Police Indians 4 1 1 2 8.10 3 very strong representation, Male Corps..
10 Departmentals 6
and may well cause an upset by beating India In the semi- finals which I am expecting"! them to reach.
4 3 10
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HOCKEY CANCELLED
Portugal boast a powerful defence,
TWO MATCHES NOT PLAYED and their line-up probably will be:-)
OWING TO WET WEATHER H. B. Souzn; Bomotion and EL Gosano: Silva, Gonsalves, and The Mamak Hockey Tournament - Oliveira: Nolasco, Beltrao, Pinto, match between 8t. Andrew's and the Souza and Angelo. They have, of Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, which Course, a few other players to fall was to have been played yesterday, back on.
was postponed on account of the inclement weather.
India, the present champions, will depend on the following" players:--- Another hockey match, that be- Ramzan; Karnail Singh and Kishen tween the Second Battery, HK.S.R.A. Singh: Dullah Singh, M. H. Huron and the Club de Recreio, arranged (if available) and Alaf Din: Kuda to be played on the Maring ground South China "B" have not finally Bux, Awtar Singh, G. Singh, Sarnagat yesterday afternoon, was also can- Portland, Ore., Feb, 20.
to divulge weekly football program-League has not stated why it has about 100 per cent team and one. Al Spina, 123% is knocked out mes until 24 hours before they are taken its arbitrary action, so that chance of winning AV. Gosano s team to meet St. Joseph's next Sun-
an even settled on the combination of their Singh and Lal Singh.
celled owing to the wet state of the They have many other players at ground. Young Tommy, 122,
hair due to be played. The clubs have on vainot say what has been its being retained in defence which day. Fourteen players have been ad- their disposal and in any eventuality Angeles Filipino, one and minutes after the, fight started. quite a lot to lose, and so far as motivating factor. Speaking guarantees a distinct check on the vised to hold themselves in readiness are sure to turn out a very strong
can be seen, nothing to gain, by generally it is fair to say the Foot Chinese forwards, and if Beltran and the team will finally be selected team. was a ten-round schedule.
talent England should be able ball League has acled without maintains form at centrehalf, it is
In the top half of the semi-final reach the final. the League's action.
apparent reason, but it is clear the quite possible, South Ching will suffer three backs, four half-backs and
England should meet Scotland, and Scotland should experience no undue their third defest of the season.
The following are the fourteen England will call on the following difficulty in disposing of Germany to It means they cannot adventise position will not be allowed to re-
Roerelo hape to line up as follows:-players-Wong Wah-guy: Laung In- players: Jessop; Guest and Cox reach the Last Four. The following their fixtures, arrange for travel- main as it is at present..
Marques; A... Vi Gosano and chan, Lee Kam, Yu Hing-yuen: George Potter, Williams, W. A. Reed, Parker; players will be available: Howlett, Dowen; Y. Marques, Beltrao and G. Thang, Yau Wah-hing, Lam Tak-po Divett, Wraith, Dawson, Burch and Rodger, Blackburn, Gilchrist, Mc- Fernander; Castilho, B. Gosono, and Henry Young; Ip Yun-po, Lai Wass,
Lellan, N. Whitley, O. Angus, T. Delgado, Gomes and Aives.
Shul-wing, Ho Ka-kenng, Ng Po-kul Another player deserving of consi. Whitley, N. A. D. Mackay, 3 Mac Chouk Shok-kant and Young Shui doration is Farmer of the CBA. 1 Nider and Cameron, yick.
have seen him play several splendid I fancy England and Portugal
Jack Curley (134) gained the de cision from Pastor Calope (135), (Manila), in four rounds-United
Press.
Tiams of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and the Hongkong Football C their manual wugby, mátab luat Sunday::Seated in the centre is Mr. V. M. Grayburn, cale
the Bank, and Mr. G. H. Patts of the Football Club, (Photos, Men Chaun),
ULSTER RIFLES TEAM
Not Anticipating Any Changes
Royal Ulster Rifles, who meet Chinese Athletic on Sunday expect to mako no changes from the team which lost a fortnight ngo to the Club. Players have reported thom- selves flt and the team has been doing "ght training during the interim.
the team plays as anticipated will be:Connor: Coyle and Stevens; McConigul, Campbell - and
six forwards.
St. Joseph's, perfectly contented games at left hall. With the above reach the final. with last week's performance, aro letting woll alone and the same team. which unexpectedly beat South China "A" will take the field against the socond string
The team is:-Souza; Souza and Costa; Woo, Sinclair and Elms; Victor, Lee, Leonard, Hussain and Fernandes.
KOWLOON TEAM
No Changes Against East Lancashires
"No team changes" report Kowloon chirca on Saturday at Sookunpoo,
Nelson Killen, Doherty, Ferguson, for their match against East Luca
Erwin and Hartigan."
:
St. Stephen's Collego Sports: will be held at Stanley on Saturday after noon. Lady Shonton has kindly pro- ́minod tò distribute the prizes.
MAMAK CHAMPIONS
CHALLENGED
to
The Mamak League is just reach-1 Royal Engineers and Felice, who have ing its most Interesting point. conceded six points each, though the Five teams are in the running for Sappers enjoy two games in hand. championship honours, and although It would come as no great surprise the_K.I.T.C., reigning champions, if either of the four teams mentioned have only dropped, one point in dve beat the K.J.T.C. There is nothing, matches, they have a long way to to choose between the playing go, with a series of stiff encounters strength of these first five teams and before them. A
it is quite on the cards that a now. They must twice meet, the Pollee club will anner the honours, Royal Engineers once each. If they in the second division, have won all and Argonauta, as well as Radio and Central British Association, leaders
The same team which lost a fort put through these matches with the nine games and are certain to win the night ago will therefore operate, fuss of no more than three points the title. At the same time they cannot namely: NON
shampionship will be theirs again be classed as good as the leading Boyes; Everest and Eastman;
an Radio and Argonauta ard next in teams in the first division, though it Kemp, Bilan and Boyd; W. Knox, G. league table position, each with the will be extremely Interesting to are.. White, D. Knor, V. White and Honni- loss of four points, but with Radio how they face against the champions ball
holding a game in hand. Then comquáin, the finali