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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1937.
DOUR POLICE DEFENCE FOILS MIDDLESEX ATTACK
MANNING
SAFE IN GOAL
FORWARDS
WEAK IN SHOOTING
(By. "Abo")
DI.
Another splendid display by the defence enabled the Police to hold Middlesex Regiment to goalless draw in the First Division of the Hongkong Football League on the Kowloon F. C. ground yesterday. The "Midds" were the bet- ter team, but they were foiled by Manning, Bone, Pile and Gough, all of whom defended
success-
fully albeit desperately.
Had the Pollee forwards been able to form some iden as to how to go about it whenever they had the ball, the Middlesex geol would not have been as sate as it was right through the match; but, with the exception of Howlett, no one else knew where the goal was. Taylor, Morrison and Willerton and in a lesser measure, Johnston. were all the same; they elther were robbed of the ball s soon as they got it, or kicked it fur- ward haphazardly, apparently in the hope that it might go to one of their Own men. In short, there was no method at all in their attack, and Watson, Sheehan and Bright had no HIMeully in keeping their charge in- thet. Howlett was the only one who threatened danger, but he was 50 well looked-after by Bright and Courtney that half the time he wa rendered innocuous; after all, an ins alde forward cannot hope to do very unuch
with two men on his heels nearly all the time.
MANNING SAFE
it was in defence that the Pollte shone, Manning, in goul, was very safe and stopped, among others, a terrifle drive from Britton towards the end of the game when the Mid- dlesex player were attacking con- tinuously. Bone and File, despite the fact that they were kept working full speed all the while, tackled and kicked
with decision. The latter particularly was in great form and hardly put a fool wrong throughout the gun
game.
The half-back tine also performed credliably,
Gough was always in the thick of the fray, and was given splendid support by North and Drit-
tain.
Due partly to the fine defence of the Police and purtly to their own eagerness in front of goal, the Mid- dlesex were robbed of a point. They had many opportunities to put the ball into the net in the second half when they were attacking incessant-
Chinese R.C. "A" team which won the Hongkong Tennis League, "A" Division, during the 1937 season, Front Row (1. to r.): Taul Wal-pul, W. C. Hung (Capt.), Teul Yun-pul. Second Row S. W. Wong. Luk Ding-cheong, Paul Kong. Back Row:-lu Tak-cheuk. Y. W. Lee. Choy Ping-fan and C. C. Luk.
RUGGER MATCHES
AT HOME
Light Blues Win'
Comfortably
London, Nov. 24. The following were the results of Rugby matches played to-dny: North Midlands 12 Leicestershire 18
(at Birmingham)
14 Eastern.
Counties 10
21 Royal Navy
D
Surrey
(at Richmond) Devon
(ut Torquay"} Cambridge
University
18 Watsonians
not as much in the limelight as usual; both missed chances to score.
"ENGLISH CRICKET IS IN FRIGHTFUL STATE” Bradman May Not Even Get
the
In To Bat!
Fremantle (WA.), Nov. 9. English cricket is in a frightful state, according to Mr. W. Pollock, English cricket writer on the staff of the London Daily Express, who passed through Fremantle to-day on the Orcades.
Mr. Pollock accompanied Allen's) side to Australia, and will remain inf the Cominonwealth until he returns with the Australian Test side.
Mr. Pollock
ន particularly 3pessimistic about the English bowl-
ing. --Reuter.
He said: "Th
"The problem wes not necessarily getting Bradman out as Bradman might not even get in. The bowlers may not be able to dismiss
opening pair. What England | POLCE FORWARDS WEAK
urgently needs is a second Maurice Tate." The inability of the Follee for- wards to get going made the task of said that Hutton, who would prob
Speaking of English batsmen, he Watson and Sheehan much easier. Hartley, in goal, was called upon ably open for England, was only a couple of times to save, and good. He would not use his strokes. was idle for more than four-fifths of until he had been at the wicket for the game, The most impressive half two hours. Compton, of Middlesex. on the field was Bright, who had such was a splendid batsinan who after
strangle-hold on Johnston that two years of county cricket. danger celdom threatened from the already rivaling Hendren in popu- middle, Bright not only found time larity As soon as he went through to stop the Police forwards, but also the gate little boys screamed with fed his forwards well with
delight. sweeping passes. It was a fine display.
a
The game had its bright moments, high standard. Among the thrills were when Johnston hit the cross bar with Hartley completely beaten, and later when Saw, with only Man-
but on the whole it did not reachi
very
"England will be awfully hard up Allen played practically no cricket for a captain" snid Mr. Pollock. this summer. Robins makes a goo county captain, but under him a national side does not look quite right. Wyatt has been tried and discarded. Certainly there will be tremendous interest in the next Test Police-Manning:
Pile; series, and people are keen to see isl the North, Gough, Brittain; Willerton, Bradman again. Bradman Morrison: Johnston, Howlett and greatest cricket gale attraction of ail Taylor.
times."
ly, but they incked a man who coulding to beat, shot outsde,
keep cool and who could take a de- liberate shol at goal. was just bang, bangi With Manning in such form, this was not good enough.
Grogan was the vellest man In the Middlesex forward line, bot spoiled many, fine efforts by over- dribbling,
and Saw Pearson
were
Tonina!"
Donc,
Middlesex. - Hartley; Waison, Sheehan: Courtney, Bright, Wilkia- son; Freshwater. Gragas, Pearson, Saw and Britain.
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HAMMOND CHANGES STATUS
Likely Captain Of England
HOCKEY NOTES
"THE PILGRIM" PICKS STRONG CIVILIAN XI
SUGGESTED
CIVILIAN
ELEVEN
To
Play The Services
r
NOTES OF H. K. Ladies
CURRENT
INTEREST
TT is u greal pity the Argonnutaa have had to withdraw from the United Hockey Tournament. With- out the nsuistance of the Reerelo boys, they find it impossible to field a team which would do itself justice in the As the annual encounter bo- They will, however,
first division of the competition. purticipate in tween the Services and the friendly fixtures. Civilians is fast approaching, I) will herewith nominate my Civilian XI which, I hope, will meet with the approval of the Selection Committee.
My term ls as follows:
Goal-keeper R. Ramzan
·
•
IEUT. Commdr. Bowerman, the Navy Hockey Representative, and R. Henderson, of the European Y.M.C.A.. both qualified for their Umpire's Certificate last week-end. They are both well-known as hockey players and I am sure they will do their best to improve the game in the Colony.
T.C.).
Backs A. E, P. Guest (Radis) and E, L. Gosano (Recreio).
Halves-Brown
MR
*
Deserve Victory
Saints Weaken In The End
The Hongkong Ladies ac- complished a fine performance on Saturday when, on their own ground at Happy Valley, they defeated St. Andrew's Ladies by four goals to one. No goals were scored in the first half, during which tho Saints put up a brilliant de. fence.
MRS. Cross, formerly Miss Louiso
George of St. Andrew's Ladies Aliss J. Wong, at centre-linif. und (Police), W. A. Ist XI, mude a welcome return to her two wing halves, Miss J. Hum- Reed (Club) and J. Gonsalves (Re- the team last Saturday. She hau phreys and Miss H. Reid, with the of Miss G. White and crelo).
been out of the game for n
season assistance Forwards.-S. Fowler (Club), or at left back in future_gumes.
and intends to turn out for the Suints Mrs. Cross at back, effectively court- tered the speed and skill of Mrs. Perrin Trilok blogh (Radio), T. Whitley
and (Club), Pyara Singh (K.I.T.C.), J.
G. E. Clarke, wife of the MRS. Pinto (KIT.C.) and V. Bond (Club)-} {M“
Hon. Secretary popular
of the Reserves: Goal-keeper.-U. B. Souza (Argon-K.C.C. tennis player, intends taking Mamak Hockey Tournament and
an active part in the game after uni In her younger Halves.-M. H. Hassan (Radio) or absence of 13 years.
days, Mrs. Clarke played in first- Mallk (Police).
class women's hockey as n winger in Forwards G. E. R. Divett (Club), India. There being no vacancy in Parker (Police) or A. P. Souza the C.B.A. 1st XI she will, therefore, (K.I.T.C.).
aula),
Back-Hayward (Pollee),
be seen in the defence for the 2nd Heam.
*
*
her colleagues. Mrs.
who
have really struck their true form,
cast. Besides the Interport game
will not be played until the riddle
COMMENT ON TEAM Ramzan is in brilliant form at the EPRESENTATIVES of Civilian present moment and there is no one clubs are requested to submit to touch him as a gonl-keeper. Guest names of players and their respective and Gosang who
of the represented the positions to the Secretary Civillans and the Colony last season, H.K.H.A. not later than November nre seasoned partners and combine 30 for a trial. The Services v. Civi- with perfect understanding. The llans match will take place on Dr- halves, Brown, Reed and Gonsalves, cember
London, Nov. 8. Walter Hammond, the Eng. lish Test cricketer, who pro- poses to turn amateur, will, as an amateur, receive his ex- penses instead of wages; ap- pear in the scorecards as Mr. Hammond instead of Ham mond; and will be allowed to use the gentlemen's changing room. None of this will make He should accure his place at inside
left in Civilian team, the slightest difference to his cricket or the public's regard
J. Pinto
for him," says the News | are also former Interporters who are Chronicle
in good trim just now. I should like to see Trilok Singh, of the Radio,
"Most people consider the distinc-
Tho
mere
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•
IIAVE been approached by several hockey enthusiasts to forecast my Interport team for the coming match gainst Macao. With the exception of only a handful of players
Miss Popp
Ledies.
I think it is yet too early for a fore- Outstanding at centre-half for II.K.
of February next year, and in fair-Rase in goal was sound and confident her clearonces. The Salats' ness to players, ample time should be with allowed them
old attack also worked with better un- to regain their form. I would suggest, however, derstanding, Miss F. Wong, Miss E. that the Interport Selection Commit- Churn and Miss P. Gittins being tee keep its cye open during the most prominent.
Services v. Civilians match, in which Taking their opponents by surpriso the cream of local hockey intent will at the opening of the second half, the be participating. I shall endeavour Shints pressed hard, and after e bal
work during which the to forecast my team after the above llant bit of match has been played,
completely out-paced the Hongkong defence, Miss E. Churn crossed a nice
KIRKCONNELL, the crack Navy pass to Miss P. Gittins, who was un- marked, and the latter found le centre-forward, is now in the
dimculty Colony and is likely to be here for
in beating Mrs. Lunson to quite
a spell. With Licut, Pritam &ive the Saints the lead. Nath and Pyara Singh also knocking heartening the Hongkong Ladies, This sudden reverse, instead of dis- at the Goor
for Interport recognition, actually seemed to inspire them and the Selectors are going to have the attick then hemmed in the Saints' had time of it. In my opinion, the defenders until Mrs. Perrin equalled. Army man stands alone.
SAINTS COLLAPSE
After this, the Saints' defence col- is strange, but nevertheless truc; there will be no Caer Clark Cuplapsed and further goals were added
(Continued on "Page-9.)
Brawn Cup matches during the in quick succession by Mrs. Waddell,
Įtion between amateur and profes-given a trial at right wing as he is or
much faster than S. Fowler, of the week-end. anobbery," adds
Club, who has of late lost much of newspaper. "Cricke: is better and his speed And
accuracy. sports. Wallicy. Pyara Singh and Pinto should form a fast trio; though the
much
leit-wing
sional
other worse this Worse because
else i trouble taken to impress on the professional that he is no gentle-last-named has been seen at centre- half for his team, his correct post- mun, but otherwise cricket does not carry the ridiculous business to such tion is inside-left. Bond is the only fantastic lengths.
with speed behind him If correctly fed by his inside, man, ought to prove a great source of dunger. The other I have in mind Is Narwant Singh of the Police, bul he is too erratic at the best of times.
The reserves are the best I can} that playing games for wages is no think of. Ono trial game should be more a sign of inferiority than play- ample to choose the best Civillon The latest call-over in the Novem-ing for expenses is a sign of genil-XI. lity?" ber Handicap is ns follow:
The Civilians have a victory to It is assumed that England has their credit, having won the Fast and found a new and suitable captain, drawn the first of their two matches for Hammond, upart from being a | against the Services.
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"The amateur in many sports is a technical term, which does not pre- vent the bearer making a living at the game, but amateurs should not be 'shunateurs.'
"Would it not be belter to admit
great cricketer, certainly is a wise, inspiring captain, as his leadership of the Players' team showed, says the crleket writer of The Times. But
} will he be any better as a captain
now he is an amateur?
TAIKOO TEAM
The following will represent Taikoo
Free
"Hammond will be able to play as in their Mixed Doubles Dadminton much cricket as he likes next reason, League matchi against the after whleh It will depend on Lances to-morrow evenings
| business,” said Mr. C. B. Guyatt, A. Keown and Miss Cunningham; | manuging, director of the Marsham G. A. Smith and Miss R. Summers; S Tyre Co.. which Hammond has Newman and Miss M. Fraser. Joined,
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