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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,
APRIL
29, 1937.
POLICE FINISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES WITH DEFEAT
SEAFORTHS' CHALLENGE
RESULTS & NEW LEAGUE TABLES
Further progress was made yes. terday towards the completion of the season's lengue football fixtures
In the frat division Police wound up their programme with a three- nit defeat at the hands of the Fusiliers. Police missed a penalty in the first quarter of an hour during which period they outplayed the soldiers, but thoroughly disheartened by such a reward for their efforts. they went to pieces and thereafter the Fusiliers did as they liked.
Evans twice and Sullivan scored; for the winners.
out
Governor's Cup
The following players have been selected to represent the Hongkong F.A. In the Governor's Cup match on Sunday against the Hongkong. Chinese A.A.F.. to be played on the Kowloon 4.35 F.C. ground, kick-off nt
..: "Rowlands (R.W.F.) Pickering and Slevens (R.U.R.); Willame (Seaforlis), Belirao (Recreio), and Parker (Police): Urwin (K.U.R.). Land (RE), A. Gosano (Beercio), Talbot (R.W.F.) and Knox (Kowloon). Reserves E. Strange (Club).
8.
Strange (Club), Bickford (Club), Evans (RW.F.), Blake (Kowloon) and Howlett (N.E.).
Players and reserves are re- quested to be present at the ground half an hour prior to the commencement of the game.
The for CLUBHOUSE CHATTER
Kowloon Chinese could not turn team against the Seaforth Highlanders, and the been awarded to the soldiers, who are now seriously threatening South China "A" for runners-up position. Royal Engineers and Fusiliers scored victories in second
division
games, and Kowloon and Club player! a goalless draw.
In the third division R.A.O.C. made
BY "VERITAS"
(Continued from Pape 8.)
their
fident of winning on courts.
as, certain as they could of linishing Will Mixed Doubles runners-up by winning their last. Rame 2-0,
Their victims were the
DIVISION 1
Police
Fusillers
*Seaforth
-
Not played.
་
Goals
P. W. D.
L. F. A. Pis.
R. Ustr. Rifles 25 18
3
4 05 24 30
Scafth. Hidrs. 24 14
4
5 51 30 33
5. China "A" 25 15
5
5 61 23 35
A 55 38
55 38 31
20 12
4.10
55 47 28
S. China "B" 24 13
Royal Navy
I.W. Fusiliers 24 12
0
own
MOST of the tennis clubs have al-;
POPULAR
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UNITED HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT
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PAGH'S CHANCE
TO-DAY
TO WIN H.K.C.C. CHAMPIONSHIP -
chance
M. Pagh has his second to-day of winning the Hongkong Cricket Club singles tennis cham- pionship. If anything it is a better opportunity than he had just year. in the final to L. when he lost Goldman.
The United Hockey Tourna-
This afternoon, his opponent is ment, inaugurated by a select A. L. Sullivan, who, though a very committee in December last, con- knowledgeable player, is nothing like cludes its first season to-morrow. asset is an all-court game, whereas 60. good as he way. Sullivan's chief The shields for both senior and Pagh is strictly a baseliner, and even junior division which have been than can only attack on the forehand. 2 patient and donated by sporting interests in Nevertheless he is
defensive player and may the Colony are for the purpose well produce criough mistakes from
soundly of recording the winners of the Sullivan by such tactics to pull him tournament, rather than to en-through. courage competition for the mere
inning of the trophies.
If Sullivan's strokes are in working order, he will win, but he cannot afford to be variable against such a Pagh who is quick to plodder turn such positions to account.
Captain Gwydyr-Jones is offering a silver cup to what the committee
The stand court will be used for considers the most sporting and best losing team of the season, It is felt the match which should be interest- that the honour of winning such an ing to watch. insignia is dearer to the hearts of
real sportsmen than the ginmour of becoming champions of the tourna- ment. This is also in keeping with the primary object of the competition, which is to foster the friendliest spirli possible among competing teams.
The trophies are to be presented by
LINDRUM AND INMAN
Famous Cuists To Visit Hongkong
game,
141
Royal Engineers. If Lign fall to win League Continue? both points from their remaining| match, second place honours in the third division will go to the Ordnance ready decided about their en-the Inspector General of Police (Hon. tries for the league this summer. Mr. T. H. King) at the Peninsula Corps.
I am wondering what prospects there Hotel on the occasion of the first
bies anual dance
the organised by
Confirmation of the best news local are for a successful mixed doubles division. At one time Club de tournament committee. This will be billlards and snooker enthusiasts have long time, reached the Recreio had ideas of putting two on May 7, and all hockey enthusiasts had for a K. Chinese
of the public teams into this league, but I have and members
are Colony yesterday in the form of a since heard that they have decided cordially invited to attend. The band letter written by Melbourne Inman, und not to compete,
but to give their of the Royal Welch Fusiliers will the former billiards champion Indy players some fun by arranging provide the music, and an enjoyable winner of the Daily Mall Gold Cup
last year. friendly inter-club
toon evening is anticipated. games, Kowloon
In his letter, Inman states he le Cricket Club seriously intend to
FOSTER FINE SPIRIT ·
making a world tour together with enter two teams ng last summer,
the Australian uri?
Horace Lindrum, Club Recreation Chinese
will
Although starting late in the season, snooker wizard, who holds the with
one. One would compete
breaks at 1wo highest uld place two and receiving rather poor support in world's could Imagine the U.S.R.C.
its initial stages, the tournament has the
and 135, teams into the league without much made due progress. The spirit which They were due to leave Eng- trouble, and
after watching the the games were fostering animated land on April 24, and expect to be
In recent mixed doubles tournament at applications for membership which Hongkong in July. They will arrive. the Hongkong Cricket Club, I am the committee reluctantly had 19 ut Colombo en or about May 30. more and more mystified as to why reject owing to the impossibility of Described as "the magician of the the Club docan't compete. It looks fulailing so Jarge a programme snooker world,"
Horacu Lia- though the very much na
mixed which the Inclusion of further drum made a
break of 3,008 doubles league will be reduced
to teams would have occasioned,
billiards Inst year four, teams this year, in which case
breaks of over six snooker
100, the Association may seriously have
The rules of the competition are including one of 131. In one even- to consider whether it is worth strict, and clubs are responsible for ing's exhibitions, he made a 500 break continuing. In the men's league, dealing with their own players if at billiards and in three frames of Chinese Recreation Club will have they are sent off the field. If a game only one team in the "A" Division, and although their A2 is supposed to be relegated to the "D", and their team should go up champion " Into the "A", actually the C.R.C. will enter four teams, one In each division. Last year they did not compete, in the "D" Divalon,
St. Joseph's 20 12
Kowloon F.C. 20 10
23 Recrelo
9
48 23 Eastern Ath. 20 8 4 14 45 62 20 Hongkong F.C. 23 9 0 14 41 43 18 20 6 6 14 20 40 10 Athletic
24 4 8 14 30 7 14 26. 25 29 25 CO
K. Chinese HK. Police
Not played.
R.E.
Fusillers
Club
DIVISION 2
4 Seaforthis
3 Rilles
2
0
Kowloon
Goals
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. Royal Navy 25 22 2 I 126 26 48 R.W. Fusiliers 20 10 5 2 94 25 43 34 39 5 18 1 6 75 34 R. Engineers 25 18 South China 20 14 6 6 00 38 34
2014 Seufth. Hides. 24 13 5 6 81 41 31
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R.A. Lyemun 23 12 6 70
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13 3 8.07 41 20 R. Ustr. Rifles 24 13 3 8. R.A. S'eutters 207 6 13 40 35 20 Chinese Police 25 7 414 41 75 18WH
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Not, played:
DIVISION 3
8
the
is
Gt
and
not played in the right spirit the snooker he made a 70 break in each frame. He has recorded his record committee orders a replay and apbreaks of 141 and 135 since this per- points neutrai umpires."
formance.
The officials are Captain' Gwydyr- Jones as chairman, Sub-Inspector L Tyler as hon. secretary, Sergt. J. assistant secretary and a Dandy as committee comprising representatives from each unit. This committee makes arrangements games and umpires, and decisions
SWEEPSTAKE RACES
concerning Royal Hongkong Yacht Club Events Yesterday
WHETHER this will be acceptable must be a unanimous vote by the
pro-
Following are the results of the at the
“A” Class Started 14.45
Carpenter
to the Association remains to committee.
From mos; team caplains I hear the be-seen, because the obvious dif feulty is that if they automatierty Kames have been very pleasurable,
one and officlats have every reason to feel sweepstake races contested draft the CRC. teams down
Division proud of the manner clubs have Royal Hongkong Yacht Club yester- division, last year'a "B" 22 2 4 16 2001
champions
lons will be in the "C". Divi-responded to their plea for support.day:
The chairman is "father" of the sion, which they would annex
without losing a set, while committee, which after all is as it bably
should be. Captain Gwydyr-Jones's the "C" Division side which did none so badly, would drop down to the leadership during the season has been would an inspiration, and clubs have not where they Division most likely be far in advance of the been slow in making acknowledg P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts.rest of the competitors. It is trueat of this.
As an afterthought, it might be 2111 24 45 the C.R.C. will have to draft some added that the probable winners of
this players into the senior team, as year they will be without the Tsus the senior brothers and Ho Ka-lau, but even Welch Fusiliers, and of the junior this would not seriously handicap division, the Police Indians,
of the club's teams, as there
2 K.E.
Goals
R.A.O.C
R.W. Fusiliers 28 21 R.A.O.C.
3
25 201
4 84 21 41
3. 4 88 30 30
L. Portuguesa 25 18 Sealth. Hidrs. 24 15 R.A.M.C.
1,0
Kwong Wah 24 12 RAF.
Recreio
R. Engineers
R.AS.C.
St. Joseph's
29 12
23 12
23 10
25 23.0
24
23
4
22 3
Kumaon Rifles 24
Police (E)
Police (C)
45 85 23 34
1702 37 31
74 48'30
50 51 51 20
2 2 31 31 20
21
1 12 55 484
1
15 50 59 17
3 10 33 73 15
2 15 33 80 14
1 10 36 118 0
1 18 25 82 7
23 2 1 20 25 100 5
Fincher Cowed By Rumjahn
(Continued from Page 8.)
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such a wealth of talent from MAMAK SEASON Allsa
which to draw at Causeway Bay,
It will be interesting to see who the C.R.C. nominate for their varlos. teams.
MACAO RACE MEETING
CLOSES
DINNER-DANCE TO BE HELD
The Mamak Hockoy Tourna-
The following is the programme ment came to an end last week arranged for the May Race Meeting when Radio Sports Club beat of the Macao Jockey Club, to be held Central British Association for en Sunday, May D, at 2 p.m. at the the second successive time and Arciu Preta:
thus won the championship.
For China, Pontes,
Subscription
the
Halcyon
(Me. Innes). Widgeon
10.34.52 16.25.46 2 (Miss Crawhill-Wilson). Gael
16.42.48 16.22.39 1
(Col. Smith).
Mixed classes course shortened to 7.8 miles.
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,
The Fourth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting)
1st May, 1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at
1.30 p.m.
1st Race.-Machine Gun Troop
The general opinion is that C.B.A. Race (Unofficial), For China Ponies, were somewhat fortunate in finding bona fide Troop Ponies to be approved themselves in the "A" Division of the was by the O/C Machine Gun Troop tourney where the opposition Catchiweight 175 lb. Seven Furlongs.
2nd Race-Ma Kau Slac Handicap, I considerably weaker than in the other at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday,
am confident that section. I three leading teams in the perfect backhanders, and occasionally Ponies of this Club that have not won Division would have beaten C.BA. a face at Race Meetings of this Club.
Since the Inception of the tourna- Furlongs. scoring with audacious half-volleys Jockey allowance. Six
ment Radio Sports Club have been Later, when Rumjahn had wanted
3rd Ruce,
Praia Grande Handicap, to his task, the Indian delighted with For China Ponies, Subscription Ponies champions on four occasions a very KILT.C. some terride drives which threw the of this Club of any Season, Winners proud record. The other winners forecourt open to him from wheness of more than 2 races at Race Meet-have been H.K. Police and
Apart from one or two "incidents," he volleyed with power and accuracy. Ings of this Club, barred. Jockey the season has been a successful one. Now and again the rallies were ex- allowance. Six Furlongs.
Twenty teams participated in the tended as either player manouevred for position, and here again many 4th Race-Barra Handicap, For tournament
China Ponies classified by the Hong-under the kong Jockey Club as
of any Season. Fincher was never outplayed, but Classes at date
brilliant shots were exchanged.
has been conducted
"D" & " W. G.
P. & midance of Captain
his friends must been disconcerted Jockey allowance. Seven Furlongs.
the chairmen.
・in-
By Order B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hongkong, 26th April, 1997.
KEEPS GUNS FIT
This fino gun oll assures smooth action.Protects agalost rust and. pitting. Will not
gum.
The tournament continues to rease in popularity and a larger by the enormous number of mistakes 5th Race-Mong Ha Handicap, For entry of Services teams was noted Rest which came from his racket. His China Ponies, Subscription Ponies of during the season just conclude The annual Champions v.
will be played on the big weakness was, or usual, the fore this Club that have not won a race
Club. match hand drive. He continually tried to at Ruce Meetings of this
HI.K.S.R.A. ground on Sunday next. put the ball down Rumjahn's back- Jockey allowance. One Mile, hand tramline, and just
6th RaceGuln Plate, For China starting at 11 am, and it is likely, as plien cleared the lines. The blemishes in Ponies, Subscription Griffins of the that during the first week in May a his display did not out-balance his Hongkong Jockey Club of this Season dinner will be held at the Penisula Hotel, followed by a dance. Special brilliant patches, and he suffered a that have not won a race at date of Invitations will be issued by the
for og per fate which must fail to anybody who entry. Weight plays thus against a man of Rumjahn scale. Jockey allowance, Six Fur- Mamak Tournament committee to representatives of all clubs in the longs. calibre.
Entries close on Friday, April 30, at Colony Playing members will be the Secretary's Office, ath. Floor, New admitted at a reasonable price, and 3-IN-ONE "OIL Stock Exchange Building, Ice House there is every inducement for a large Sireet, Hongkong.
Rumjahn was magnificent and must Thow rank as firm favourite to win the
championship.
crowd to attend..
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