THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH..
29, MONDAY, NOVEMBER
1937.
TWO SIDES UNWILLING TO PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL
S. CHINA "B" RETAINS
UNBEATEN RECORD IN FIRST DIVISION QUESTIONABLE TACTICS
MAR ENCOUNTER WITH EASTERN
(By "Abo")
South China "B" retained its unbeaten record in the First Division of the Hongkong Football League by beat- ing Eastern at Causeway Bay yesterday by two goals to nil, but the spirit in which the players contested the en- counter was not a credit to either side. Indeed, I have seldom seen such dangerous play as I did in this match, and it was a surprise as well as a relief to me that the end came without injury to anyone.
I
really
throughout the whole game.
tested wus, not a pleasant match to break through. Tam Kwan-hon, in
Koal, Was -never watch inasmuch as most of the play ers seemed to be carried away by the, excitement of the moment; there were too much ankle-tapping and all the various tricks which do so much to mar a soccer match without being
the second when
The South China half-back line of Leung In-chan, Lin Tak-po and The enough to Kam-hung played well
Eastern ralds in the keep out the first half, but had a gruelling time in their opponents serious enough to merit the wrath of were attacking for the majority of the referee. Only once was n player the 35 minules. warned by the official when he charged the goal-keeper with undue violence.
One could not help thinking that a much beiter game could have been played if both sides had been willing to play clean football; but they were not. This was a great pity because when the players did concentrate on
of on their the hall instead
op-
ponents, the game was fast and in- teresting and the ball moved with almost bewildering speed from one end of the field to the other.
I confess to a feeling of irritat'es throughout the match at the tactles employed by both teams. The play: ers so obviously had good football in them; yet they studiously ne- glected the clean and enjoyable side
COOD EASTERN DEFENCE
Sammy Tsang, in the Eastern goal, gave another fine display; he had Fittle chance with the two shots which beat him as both were from very close quarters. Once he evoked applause by holding a point-black drive from Lee Shek-yau. Another defender 10 shine was Kwok Ping- chung, at left back, who kept a tight hold on Yeung Shul-ylck.
Cheung Kwok-choi was the best of the half-bucks. Lo Wal-kuen, on his left, gave him good support, but Ng Tak-wing, on his right, showed more bad temper than good play and had to be spoken to by the referee.
Mast.
interesting feature of the Eastern attack was the play of Soong Ling-sing ot centre-forward. He hangs back a la Fung King-cheung, and although he is a harder worker and perhaps faster than the South
of the gume and chose the question-China star, he does not possess Fung's able end of it.
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VICTORY DESERVED The South China players won be cause their forwards were more dan gerous in front of goal, and on the day's play they deserved their vic tory as they were slightly the better The forwards dil all-round tourn.
gentin for ball-distribution. Ilis Shooting, too, left plenty of room for Improvement. Apart from Soong, the only other Eastern forward who looked likely to get a goal was Hou
left wing, but hel Ching-to on the was well looked after by Leung In- than.
THE SCORING
South China took the lead after
try to make for goat whenever they had the ball, and if they did not
| ten minutes' 'piny when Lau Chung- score more than once in each half, they were not to blame; the credits, on the run, met a centre from
close
range. There was.
no more
Jay with the Eastern defenders. scoring unill five minutes from the pecially the backs and the goal end when South China, breaking keeper, all of whom were on-top of away after being hemmed in for their form. The inside men provided long period, made the issue safe with the greatest danger for Eastern, Lâu a second goal, Chun Tak-fal scoring Chung-song, Chan Tak-fui and Thy with ease." Quel-liang seldom hesitated to take a shot at goal. and for a change Yeung Shul-ylck and Lee Shek-you
South
Kwan- in the picture. Lee
China "B"-Tam were seldom
Lau Chung Fol-lam,
Mou; wasted many opportunillés hy over hon;
In-chon, Lim Tak-po, Tse dribbling und running into the mid- Leung dle, thus throwing his own forward Kam-hung: Yeung Shul-yick, Tay Quel-liang, Chan Tak-ful, Lou line out of position.
Chung Fai-lam and Lau Mau were
a safe pair of backs, but their work
Teams:
WEEK-END
CRICKET FEATS
Some Notable Performances
The following were the leading performers in local cricket over the
week-end:
BATTING
L. S. A. Fynn (Navy) v. Queen's College
E. L. Soares (Rocrelo 2nd
v. I.R.C.
70
XI)
50
C. Q. M. S. Northcote (Middlesex) v. RA.M.C.
40
E. Zimmern (C.C.C. "A") v. Police
A. K. Minu (I.R.C. 2nd 2nd XI) v. Recreio
54
40
J. Fong (University) Kowloon C.C. 2nd XI
40
G. A. Lee (C.C.C, “A”) Police
39
F. R. Zimmern (C.C.C.
"A") v. Police
30
V. Lingam (University) K.C.C. 2nd XI
38
R. T. Broadbridge (K.C.C. 2nd XI v. University
35
C.C.,
U. Gegg (C.B.S.) v, H.K.
2nd XI
33
D'Arcy-Evans (Navy).
31
N. P. Karanjla (C.C.C. 2nd XI v. C.S.C.C.
W. L. McKenzie (K.C.C.
v. University 2nd XIX
30
30
Pie, Jones (Middlesex) v. Police
30
BOWLING
Queen's College.....
8 for 15
7 for 21
Pte. Hatfield (Middle- sex) v. Police .......
C. W. Lam (C.C.C. 2nd XI) V. C.S.C.C.
M.I.
Raznet (1.R.C. 2nd XI v. Recrelo ...5 for 10
Pte. Halfeld (Middle- sex) v. R.A.M.C.......
E. A. R. Alves (Recreio 2nd. XI) v. LR.C
Pope. (Polico) Middlesex...
5 for 20
5 for 30
5 for 35
C.
N. J. Booker (C.B.S.)
5 for 62
4 for
v. H.K.C.C. 2nd XI
Wooda (Navy)
Queen's College (K.C.C.
W.
. L. McKenzie
2nd XI v. University
v. K.C.C. 2nd XI
R. Singh (University)
C. W. Haynes (C.S.c.c. 2nd XI) v. C.
C.C.C.
J. F. McGowan (C.S. C.C 2nd XI) v. C.C.C... L. G. Gosano (Recreio 2nd XI) v. IRC,
4 for 20
4 for 20 4 for 38
Chan Tak-fal, South China "B" centre forward, falls after being tackled by an Eastern defender. An Incident in yesterday's First Division League match, in which the Caroline 11 aldo won by two goals to all-Photo: Mee Cheung.
AROUND THE GROUNDS DIFFERENCES
SOUTH CHINA “B” TAKES LEAD IN LOCAL SOCCER
(By "Abo").
South China "B" went to the top of the First Division of the Hongkong Football League as the rest of the matches played over the week-end. The Seaforths were beatout In a solitary goal by Middlesex when the two military teams met at Sookumpoo on Saturday, and yesterday South China "B" over- came Eastern by two clear goals. South China "A" had things much their own way against Kowloon Chinese, while Kowloon defcated the Police by the odd goal in three.
NO CHANCES TAKEN
¡Middlesex defence, but their shoot- ing was erratic. On top of this, the forwards had a tendency to hang on Although Kowloon Chinese have to the ball too long with the result yet to earn a point thus far, South that they were either robbed of China "A" took no chances yesterday before they had an opportunity to and felded its strongest side except that Lau Hing-choi, one of the half-shoot, or found themselves crowded backs, was absent The result, out not only by the Middlesex de-
(Continued on Page 9.) therefore, was a foregone conclusion. The Caroline team Anally won by four goals to ntl, but one had the impression that they could have had more had they desired. The game was too-one-sided to be interesting.
WAS THIS NECESSARY?
It is difficult to understand why two teams, both capable of playing fine football, should stoep lo ques- tlonable tactics. The match between South Chim "B" and Eastern nt Causeway Bay yesterday produced patches of brilliant football, but for the majority of the encounter the 4 for 43 spectators must have been irritated by the continuous stream of in- fringements of
The both sides. team collected, both result of their 2-0 vic- 3 for 22 points as
lory, but the game was not a credit N. P. Fox (I.K.C.C.
elther to them or to Eastern. The ... 3 for 25 blame for the 2nd XI) v. C.B.S.
poor spirit shown cannot be held at the door of only one side; both sides were guilty.
MIDDS' POSITIONAL changes
F. R. Zimmern (C.C.C. "A") v. Police
Chung-sang and Lee Shek-you. BADMINTON
Eastern-Sammy Tsang; Tanng
Chung-man, Kwok Ping-chung: Ng PROGRAMME
was simplified by the wild kicking Tak-wing., Cheung Kwok-chol. Lo
of the Eastern forwards, who were Wal-kuen; Lo Wai-mun, Chun Ping-
so lacking in guile that they resorted to, Soong Ling-sing, wol Yine FOR WEEK
10
punts ahead In vain efforts to und Hau Ching-to.
The 'New
3 for 18 Caroline Hill
"A" Division Ties This Evening
The following is the badminton programme for the week with times of starting!-
MONDAY
"A" DIVISION
99 St. Andrew's
HILLMAN 14'
the
Positional changes made by Middlesex in their important match against tho Seaforths at Sookunpoo on Saturday had the desired effect, resulting in an all-round strengthen-| ing of the team. Whether Pearson, transferred from centre-forward, is the ideal outside left is doubtful; but nevertheless with Watson at inside- right instead of right back os usual, and Grogan leading the attack In- stead of Pearson, the forward line showed more thrust than had been evident In the Midds Inst (cw mniches. When I saw Bright at centre-half against the Police, I was Impressed by
his coolness under (8.15)
pressure, and 1 was surprised that (8.00) he was not played in this position again. However, Courtney proved substitute and was (6.00) responsible for the fallure of Don- nachie and Co. to get going. Bright and Sheehan, the two Middlesex full backs, started off rather shakily, but they improved as the game pre- gressed and were very safe towards the end.
v. University "B"
University "A" v. King's College
Chinese "Y" Y Recreio.""
WEDNESDAY
"B" DIVISION
Free Lances
C.R.C.
v. St. Andrew's
V. St. Andrew's
FRIDAY
(0.00)
.(0.00)
MIXED DOUBLES Kowloon Tong v. St. Andrew's
Free Lances น Recreio "p
Recreio "A"
Talkoo
to be an able
SEAFORTHS' FAILING
The Seaforths' greatest falling was in the forward line, which failed to (8.00) settle down and completely nullified the splendid work of the defence. (0.00) There was no doubt that they had the better of the exchanges in the (0.00) Arst half when they aver-ran the
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The draw for the Colony Mixed
Doubles Lawn Tennis Championship
was made at the Chinese Necreation Club on Saturday, and resulted as follows:
Dyes into 2nd Round;
II. D. Rumjalin and Mrs. Chlu Chun-chiu (holders) v. C. W. Maisey and Mrs. M. R. Holmes. J. M. Tom- inson and Miss V. Tylor.
First Round: A. V.Remedios and Mrs. D. W. Wagstaff v. A. E. P. Guest and Miss M. Griffthɛ. T. A. Pearer and Mrs. J. A. M. Rice-Evans v. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Burnett,
Byes luto 2nd. Round: F. Kong and Mrs. T. M. Lo. H. J. Armstrong and Mrs. J. P. Whitham v. E. C. Fincher and Miss R. Perry.""
The First and Second round matches, must bo completed by December 11, white the Semi-finals and final will be held at the Chinese Recreation Club on December 18 and 27, respectively.
LADIES' DOUBLES
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further
Mrs. J. M. A. Rice-Evans and Miss M. Griffiths entered the Semi-Final Round of the Colony Ladies" Lawn Tennis Doubles Championship on The rout of the British Saturday at the Kowloon Cricket Wightman Cup team in the Club, when they beat Mrs. R. M. United States has brought dif- Wood and Mrs. G. C. Burnett 6-4, ferences between northern and 7-9. southern councillors of the L. T. A. to a boiling point. At the next meeting of the council
Thus there is every likelihood of there a quite likely to be a lively debate which many develop into a rift arising which would result in war between north and south.
northern councillors, banding them- selves together
combat "If the Selection Commitice, al "elique" of some
southern Ave of whom are southerners, hod members, who, they claim, are able been composed of representatives of Britain as a whole, the tema sent to to sway the council, and even short- the United States would have been very different," declared
a well-
"When the Wightman Cup team was selected there was general dis- known northern councillor.
"There are very promising young approval of the cholce," anid ployers in the north, but the northern councillor.
circuit discussion.
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