Clubhouse Chatter
THE HONGKONG
By "Voritas
Hongkong Badminton
Promises To
Receive Stimulation
IF MEISE AND SPAGNOLETTI
PLAY HERE: SHANGHAI'S
CRICKET TEAM
IF A. G. Melse and Spagnolett!!
can be persuaded to mix bad-j minton with tennis when they visit the Colony next month, Hongkong followers of the shuttlecock game are assured of a treat hitherto in- experienced. Acknowledged to be
the two foremost exponents of the game in the Far East (that is Melm Bnd of Malaya), Borth Spagnoletti, if they agree to give exhibitions, can do more to encour- age and improve badminton Hongkong than any
practice matches
number
a
of
between local
players. The two Shanghailanders will be in a position to demonstrate the finer points of the game which somewhat hidden at present are
mysteries to the majority of our players. Our enthusiasts would be able to pick up a lot of valuable ideas concerning court craft, the th, footwork und general technique of stroke production. The long- Long Badminton Association. 1 4122 getting know, is dead keen Meise and Spagnoletti to give' ex- hibitions, and every effort will he directed towards this cul. The Association is already in communi. ention with Shanghai, and it is hoped that definite news will be available within the next week. Au Ideal arrangement would be to por suade the visitors to play singles match, and to join selected Colony players in doubles. It is also worthy to bear in mind that two other prominent Shanghai badminton exponents will be here at the same time. According to my information Mrs. Barton, who is coming with the Country Club tennia team, is one of the leading Shanghai Indy badminton players, while Forbes is no man wielder of the racket. It is a pity that
one
Pat Madar-Matured advice
but with ly matched in batting. Shanghai possessing a slightly more varied attack. A. T. Bridge
He Shanghai's new wicket-keeper, is also a proficient bat, though it is highly doubtful whether he will be as powerful in this department as was S. R. Kermani, his predecessor of 35. Meston, whose selection has been reserved until the last, Shunghat's one and only fast bowler. Other candidates for his position were H. D. Cochran and J. C. Luens. But apart from Meston, Shanghai has only medium pace bowlers, and couple of spinners. G. Chatterton, "eleventh who is expected to fill the place, Is a fine bat and has made several big scores in club ericitet this season. If chosen he will probably open the innings with Stokes. Like opposite numbers in Hongkong, the Shanghai selectors appear to have made a very good job of their task. and everything is now set for what
their
should be one of the Ouest Inter
port matches in the history of
series between Shanghef and Hong- konp We are hoping for the best down here, but we do not shut our eyes to the fact that Shanghai is felding a very powerful side indeed.
Country Club's Visit
I says much for the enterprise of
Mr. T.-G. Figgts and his tennis enlleagues in Shangha that Hong- kong will, after all, be given the A. J. Barson, according to reports, is opportunity of welcoming and enter. going to make an excellent subsitute taining a team from the northern: as captain, and he will probably have part during next month. The long- word of the matured advice of Pat Madar, kong L.T.A. also deserve a
is anticipated, will be elected, commendation for the manner who, sub-captain. Contrary to the expee- which they have accepted the at- tations of some of the Shanghat vances of Mr. Pigs and gone ahead
atto critles, Stokes has been awarded a with finalising arrangements for
The Anul composition of the place. And truth to tell it is burd | visit.
tle dis to Imagine him being dropped. But Country Club team
form very appointing In une respect. apparently Stokes lost ally during the first part of the originally hoped that Mrs. Realer- season, and even up to very recently Harris and Mrs, J. Muir, 1935 Inter- was not batting in anything like is porters, would be included, but ap well-known
brilliant fashion.
But
exponent, will not be in the Coleny
presence in the team is capable of when our northern visitors arrive, lending it that moral support which otherwise it might have been posi-is so often necessary, in a match of le to arrange a Shanghai men's an interport calibres. Besides which doubles, which would have been he can bowl. most instructive,
It
Mr. Lionel Kow, another Shanghai Stoker is a fine balsanan and his !parently they have been unable to
Shanghai's Cricket Team Teams Compared
Vory
(Continued an Page 9.)
DERBY C. BECOME
Hongkong can boast exceptionally LEADERS
HOME FOOTBALL
RESULTS BOURNEMOUTH BEATEN
IT seems that both Shanghai and THROUGH the exclusive medlami
of the Telegraph, Hongkong strong batting sides. Shanghai bas yesterday learnt what the opposition Barson, Stokes, Booth, Leckie, Par- will be for the cricket Interport in ker, Divecha, Madar, Sevenoaks, and, month. Shangbai's if he is selected, Chatterton, as thetr Shanghai next tean has been completed, with the chlef run-getters. And, according to exception of one player and he will current form, Bridge and Meston are good for a few runs, in the batting be a balsman. The impressive fea- ture of the Shanghai team is the line, at least, Shangha! do not appear
thoroughly
nil to have to "carry" a single player.
Thele attack will chiefly depend on chosen. Founders which have been Death, Divecha,
Mudar Booth, Leckie. Parker, Stokes e
London, Sept. 23, Stokes and Leckle are six, and the medium bowlers, and Divecha and is
Derby County Jumped to the top appearance of these players alone is Madar for the spin stuff. This suficient to make Hongkong realise formidable enough, though there is
the English Football League as a re- up against. no earthly reason, given a good of the table in the first division of what they will be
that the wicket, why Hongkong should not be
sult of to-day's handsome victory There is general regret
to make
Wanderers. runs. Everything
Wolverhampton aver splendid all-rounder, Donald Leach, able
number of
Purk
reliable
1s not in the team this year, but points to the teams being fairly even-whom they beat 5-1.
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Four matches were played in the southern section of the third division. when Bournemouth missed a chance of taking over the leadership by los- ing heavily to Watford on the latter's ground.
Rending did well to secure both points from Bristol City at Bristol, while Swinden made short work of Bristol Rovers Crystal Palace and Queen's Park Rangers shared points
a goalless draw.
A friendly match between the Ar- senal and Glasgow Rangers at High- bury, resulted in a win for the Lon- don team. Results s cabled by Reuter follow.
FIRST DIVISION
Derby C
5 Wolves
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
Bristol C. Crystal P.
Swindon
Walford
Cardi
TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1936..
FAREWELL TO POPULAR POLICE OFFICER AND SPORTSMAN: Inspector Alex- ander of the Hongkong Police Force, and one of the best all- round sportsmen the P.R.C. has had, left for England on retire- ment last week. This group pic. ture of him with the Polico cricket team was specially taken as a memento of his long associa. tion with cricket in Hongkong. Inspector Alexander is sitting on the right of the Hon. T. H. King, Inspector General of Police. (Photo: Ming Yuen).
IRISH SOCCER LEAGUE
DEFEATS
ENGLISH
SIDE 3-2
If Joe Louis Won't Fight In London Then Maxie
Baer Will
TALK OF £15 000 GUARANTEE
Our Daily Golf
Hint
Swinging a club is very like beating time to music. We should always remember that.
FOOTBALL: STARTS THIS WEEK
(By Trevor Wignall)
If only one-half of the stories that reach me are true we shall have more professional fights in England during the coming winter than ever we have had before.
London, of course, is the place selected for the main contests, but I am unfortunately in the position of those who view with some doubt my statement that there was a promoter who was willing to hand Joe Louis £15,000 if he would consent to meet Ben Foord.
man
KEEN MATCH IN BELFAST
KELLY PERFORMS HAT-TRICK
London Sept. 23.
The Irish Football League gained a fine victory over the Englaish League at Belfast to- day, winning by three goals to
two.
were
2322-
Several team changes nouneed to the 18,000 spectators before the start of the match, whleti was played under excellent condi- tions.
Walker of Belfast Celtic displaced Martin, while Read game in for Lamb in the change In goal. The one English League side was Destall of Grimsby for Carter.
The English forwards were the more skilful in the early stages of the game, and Steel put the visitors in front with a header ufter two minutes of play.
Thereafter the Irish defence im proved, while the forwards opened up their game. Kelly equailsed in tlie 20th minute with a ground shot, and he gave the Irish team the lead from a penalty ten minutes inter.
KELLY'S HAT-TRICK
Kelly completed his hal-trick with a hard drive, and although England railled they were held by a strong defence.
However, minute from the inter- val Westwood got through for the English League and reduced arrears, Ireland leading 3-2 ut half time.
the
In the second half the Englishmen
frequently attacked but were folled by sturdy defenders. On the other band the Irish forwards, though dangerous near goal, and Sagar had - having less of the ball, were more to save brilliantly on two occasions from Shearer.
the
at
K.C.C. TENNIS
TOURNEY
кутпа
but.
Played
Brook of Manchester City, operat Ing on the left wing, was outstanding least in the English attack, once heading from 21 the April is fairly certain. At It so happened that I was only newspaper
who knew four large buildings will strive to the ball against the bar anything about this offer, which is stage big fights, but already I have corner,—Reuter,
that -Henry Cotton.
stil under discussion, and so far as a notion that the one that will be I am aware the only other person chiefly in the picture will be
which is not yet completed.
shrewd stroke on CEZAHLREIZENEZA 1994 on the inside was Syd Hulla.
He-occupied-an-advantageous and
It was i highly important position in that he part of Arthur Elvin to engage-Len
his matchmaker as held a contract with Foord for his Harvey
Wembley, for the former champion next two bouls.
that Louis will be able to devote some of his The position was
were
to coaching the young Two Handicap Games still spare time and his connections
There is a plan to make much considering matters, but I doubt if idea,
present even they know that if they turn more elaborate the
are slum ut the Empire Pool, down the best proposal they likely to receive for many a day whether another heavyweight com-
N. A. E. Mackay and S. A. Groy
mect cach Max Duer will attach his signature petition on a moderately large sente to an agreement that will bring him will be instituted is, questionable. this week qualified to
value.
other in the semi-final of the K.C.C. very little to this country within the next few The last was
I also months.
match for the British and ment, to There is a special reason for the Liono kart there will be opposi hridicap "A" singles tennis tourne
and £15,000 guarantee, but I will not be Empire titles between-Harvey
Yesterday Mackay, playing from it known for some Foord. It has been conveyed to me Hongkong's 1935-38 football seasonable to make
that from the point of view of the scratch. beat F. A. Broadbridge comes into full swing next week-
ELVIN IS SHREWD
younger element it would not serve (scratch) 6-0, 8-10, 0-1, while earlier This week Gray (scratch) beat end. First, second and third division
That competition will be heavy in much of a purpose.
A. E. P. Guest (owe 30/3) 7-5, 6-4. matches have been arranged, with
(Continued on Page 0.) practically all of the teams engaged: London between November and next
Below will be found, published for fixtures with the first time, the ground allotments and referees,
SATURDAY
FIXTURE, VENUES AND REFEREES
FIRST DIVISION
East Lancs
Eastern
Club
St. Joseph's-S.2 Referee K. K. Ip.
Recrelo-Navy
Referco W. P. Payne
Police-Club
line.
Smart Canton Tennis Team
To Play
Referee GF In Hongkong
G. F. Fisch
ftilles-K.F.C.
Referee H. J. Smythe
V
V
Kowloon
V
Athletic
V
Fusiliers
1
I Reading
0 Queen's P.R.
4
Bristol It.
E. Lancs
4 Bournemouth
0
· LEAGUE TABLE
Luton Bournemouth
Bristol R. Brighton Watford Reading Southend Millwall Clapton O. Swindon Northampion Crystal Pal.. Glilingham Quech's P. R. Walsull
Notts County.
Exater. Torquay Bristol C.
Aldershot
Newport
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. Club
7 5 1 1 14 7 11
7 5
11 15 9 11
02 14 3 10 12 11 11 10
2 11 7 8
1 10 10 0 10 9
S. China C.II. THIS WEEK-END
Referee W. Reynolds
SUNDAY
v. Kowloon Chinese-S
Referee T. Casson
SATURDAY
SECOND DIVISION
V
V
Navy
Y
K.A. Lycinun-S.1 Referee B. E. Thomas B.E. v R.E. Stonecutters-Miltary 2
Referce W. Brierley Chinese Police-II.V. 1 Referee J. Butterworth.
Eastern-Navy Referee W. Collyer
S. China C.II. Refereo 11. Martin
R.U.R.-Kowloon Refereo A, G. Bidebottom
V Kowloon Chinese-S.
Athleile
Kowloon
Fusulers
SATURDAY
THIRD DIVISION
East Lancs
.
(By "Veritas")
A tennis team of well nigh Inter-
port standard is being sent down to Hongkong this coming week-end by the Central Park Club at Canton, Athicile Associa- when return matches will be played with South China lion on Saturday, and on Sunday the visitors will be entertained by the Chinese Recreation Club.
Leading a very hot combination is Lal Kwong-Isun and Leung Tat- wong, both of whom have played for Canton ngainst Hongkong in Inter- parts.
With
them will be Sze To-plk, Chung Chi-keung, Lau King, and Liu Ynt-fong.
Incidentally Lau King lo a student recently returned from Germany, and is reputed to be a champion tennis player in the making.
7 St Joseph's, 2
C.R.C. TEAM NOT KNOWN Refereo L. II. Martin
Recrelo-M. 1
The Chinese Recreation Club team Referee S. McCormick
has not yet been finally decided upon. R.A.M.C.-H.V. 2 It is understood that Canton wish to Referes T. Davis
play four singles and 'two or three Y Ligus-K. 1 doubles, and that Tsui Wai-pul, W.C. Chinese Police
Referee D. E. Goodfellow Hung and Paul Kong are fairly cer
SUNDAY
tain to figure in the singles.
Toui-Yun-pul has already left for Swatow to take up his new business appointment, and will therefore not be available.
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