THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1938.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" FOOTBALL AT THE VALLEY
YESTERDAY'S
EXHIBITION
GAME PLEASES
WINNING KICK IN LAST MINUTE OF MATCH
(By "Veritas"}
Care-free football, with the result Pile, who crossed the ball very ably quite clearly made subordinate in when given a chance, might have the minds of the players to the desire been given more opportunities, for for a good game made this an attrac- well though Hau Ching-to played on tive hollday fixture at the Club the left wing, he was fairly well held ground
in check by Evans and Webster, the
Hartley, British lain goalkeeper makes a loose clearance during yes. yesterday and gave pleasure to several hundreds of spectators. half back in particular Iving a fine torday's football match against the Hongkong Born XI with Fung King- One felt the teams would have been
cheung in close attendance. (Photo: Mee Cheung). much better saltsfied if the result had been draw, but when McGulgon was offered unchallenged possession
display, despite an injured arm.
Lee Tin-sang was hardly at his brightest and best, but Chris Plic covered him efficiently and Tam
of the ball three yards from goal Kwong-hon was always ready for any Reasons For
two minutes before the cluse, he was subsequent emergency. Helirao 103,
In bounden duty to score. And so, fat centre-half, seemed, rather jeg.
in the tally of goals the British Isles weary, and in the half back line, Dismissal Of
won, but the honours were strictly divided.
Hongkong team suffered slightly by comparison.
Added interest was lent to the game
When Fung King-cheung notched a by the appearance of Leo Wai-tong: second out for the local born team noi as a player, but as referee. It it looked as though die British Isles
be observed in passing that, he would go to
might
showed himself to be very nearly as trary they trees, but on the con-
M. Tate Given
I a fine recovery and Famous Sussex Bowler
play.
the dorinated
to the winds his
effetent an official as a player, and completely there was small cause to complaintson threw about his decisions, save when he wonsibilities as a half back and allowed Fung King-cheung to score became a sixth forward, with excellent
Not Considered Fit By Committee
in the second half from a blaty results for his team. He forged ls SERVICES TO COUNTY offside position.
way through and equalised with a
the
There were team changer, of course, cunningly directed Bround ahot. but these did nothing to detract from Thus stimulated, the British Isles Fame. The play, apparently piled on pressure and a neat right keen on making - *
wood impression in the first repentative match of the wink movement ended with Pearson new year, played whole-hearted stuff, clay we stepping over the ball so
APPRECIATED
London.
Sussex County Cricket Club have statement, giving their
though crupulously clean, and it that McGulgan should have full con- reasons for the recent termination of i
18trul a few yards from goal.
tute to the teams that there inside right could not but score. was more exelting action in the last
quarter of an hour, than
In the first.
The British Isles had much the better of the exchanges in the first
The
the
dier-General D'Arcy Browne an- |
Sussex Chairman, writes: nouncement that the Committee of the Sussex County Cricket Club had
half, and but for weak shooting CRICKET HUNGER decided not to renew the engagement
on
a
hr in lovely style for
when
109
OF COVENTRY
£2,500 OFFER TO MCAVOY
Its
in
Life In The Old Dog Yet
W. G. Thomas, the Oxford
University coach, who is
years of age, ran five miles
recently, with a strong wind
blowing and on a heavy track, in 34 min., 28 sec., beating his previous record of 34min. 38scc. He ran his last mile in 6min. 48scc.
NEWS FROM
AUSTRALIA
of Maurice Tate has evoked con- siderable interest and a certain adverse criticism. Per- amount of adv haps I may be allowed to state the NEW VICTORIAN case for the Committee.
ing
bo chcs.
Our Interview
was
-mat-
PLAYER
DAYLIGHT SAVING
MOVE
DAZZLING HOCKEY DISPLAY BY THE CIVILIANS
Reed Magnificent In Finest Game Of The Current Season
(By The Pilgrim")
A delightful display of hockey hockey yet seen in tournament pleased a huge crowd of specta-play this season. This was not tors at King's Park yesterday ably so in the second half when when the Civilians and the Ser-through finely co-ordinated vices met in their replay match, efforts by the baclus, half backs the Civilians winning 3-1. To and forwards, the winners gave win the Civilians gave one of the the Services a gruelling time. finest exhibitions of collective
HANKOW CHRISTMAS PAPER HUNT
THRILLING RUN
Desplie the absence from the Fort of many Hankow riders, particularly
pleased to seo
Greatest contributor to this effec- tive display was W. A. Reed, whose magnificent work at centre-half for the Civilians marked him as the best player on view.
The Services included three new players-Khada Bux
on the right wing. Nurain Ram at inskie left and Kishen Singh at left back. Prilarn Nath, as leader of the losers' attack, gave a fine
exhibition of
Jon of passing and . was also responsible for the first goal of the malch.
But his inside i men, Sawal Khan and Nurain failed to turn to account the splen did opportunities offered them their leader. During the first half down the wing, and on three occa- Patauib made come dazzling
runs
Russell A Cricket Umpire
A. C. Russell, the former Essex batsman, and N. Kilner. who up to last season played for Warwick, aro newcomers to the list of umpires for next season's first-class cricket matches,
Those omitted from last scason's list are W. Bostwick (Derby) and W. A. Buswell. J. Franks and B. Flint are to the Minor Counties list, from which A. S. Barlow's name is. omitted, (Northants),
newcomers
Interesting Cricket Test Match
INDIA MAY WIN
was
The fair sex, a field of twenty com- petitors turned out for the Christmas slons had Brown and Guest com- Hubt in the Itome Country and with pletely baffled, but he did not always
London, Jan. 2. finish
Lord Tennyson's XI the support of many followers who
so well.
needs to score 244 to win the unofficial cricket Ray, Lamb and Werre howing The Club welcomed Services half backs, worked hard but The tourists, in the second Innlugs,
actually competing, made a
Spencer, the Test against All India at Calcutta. many new-comers and was especially Lamb and Spencer fell away badly have eight wickets to fall.
Rear-Admiral Holt when the Civilians maintained a hot in the saddic so few hours after bispace. Ray continually thwarted the To-day when the match arrival in Port. For a change the neat movements of Bond and Pintos resumed, the wicket had changed and caller was kind to. Paper Hunters and rarely allowed them to get into howlers. As a result 14 wickets fell rendered some assistance to the and the hunt was run under ideal the circle.
Wallace and Kishen Singh
during the day's play for 272 runs. conditions, although the going was
con- bined well in, defence
When the game was resumed, All sulla lite heavy.
and it was India hardly their fault that the Services scored 350 to which the Tourists had was nicely placed, having The Master, Mr. H. Soble, add-goal fell three times.
replied with 210 for eight. The ressed the Hunt and after extending The Civillans deserved to
replied the Season's Greetings to all, gave They
win. Englishmen lost their last were a better side in every wickets for an additional 30 runs, the signal for the field to move off.department, especially in defence. the innings closing with Ali India Paper was immediately found and Guest started shakily, but improved leading by 93.
when the Hon. Sec.
with his
his
took
AL
toss
Bit and
two
the hunt was on! There was griet
Erict as the game progressed, and within the first twenty-five yards Gosano struck his best form from the faced badly against Langridge (6 Batting a second time, the Indians for start, and was the best full back on for 41) and Wellard (4 for 67) and view. W. A. Reed was the man of were dismissed for 192, leaving Lord pony was caught and the match and gave a magnificent Tennyson's team to score 280 to win.
stumps were
drawn, the Englishmen bad lost two wickets for good 42 runs-Reuter,
pony at the
the Orst grip: The following cricket newsh enabled him to con- display, especially in his constructive When
were received by a recent air mail.
Lindsay Hassett
.on u
and
"EXCELLENT ̄RUN
Д
of the
game.
wns £1
ENGLAND'S
RUGBY XV:
London, Jan. 2,
Only 14 of the 15 positions in Eng-
Cardiff on January 8 were filled by
The team Is:
effecting one or two amazing saves | penses, has been made to Jock Me- sent. Although formal it was entire-1930 is a record kregate for moved off with some stragglers sum he had shown himself to be a bit land's rugby team to play Wales ut
At the other end of the Geld weight champlon, to fight Ambrose letting him know of the decision at He represented Geelong College then enjoyed to the second chret fine winger and capped a good ail- the selectors to-day.
In
Was
by McGuigan and Pearson would have substantial lead at the enjoyed a Interval. As it was the teams were on level terms, both having scored once. The British Isles deservedly been played at Coventry since 1932. No first-class cricket match hus
"It seems to be held in some quar- went ahead when, after they had
had and now, through the members of ters that (A) Tate is quite fit enough three times narrowly
missed, Howlett's shot was deflected into the
$500.} the City Council, a polite request to take his place in the team for an- roof of the net by Chris Pile.
has been made to Warwickshire other season, (B) He should have The County
club 10 reconsider Hongkong Born XI however, was soon claim.
been given longer notice before be- level terms again, Fung King-
'dismissed'
or 'sacked.' Mr. R. V. Ryder, the county scere- (A). This, of course, is a snapping up pass to go tary; stated recently that a repoel ter of opinion. An exceptionally the on the matter will be made to the strong selection committee consider equaliser.
committee soon, when the sub that we shall have no room for Tate Nevertheless the British Isles eleven ject of whether the county should next season and their advice has been
Despite the rough going; tinue. looked better on the move. Evans continue their present practice of accepted by the General Committee.
fast and Wilson were grand wing halves playing all their home games
pace was set by the thrusters work.
Malik at left half a good GIVEN EARLY NOTICE
long who fod the forwards with subtly Dirmingham will
sigh of second and kept the Services right run, be considered.
relief was given "As regards (B). On August 3
by
at the sight many directed passes. The attack too, Eave "We shall do all we can to bring last, at the request of the Selection
of green paper indicating the first wing well in subjection. Brown was the appearance of being perfectly negotiations to a happy and success-Committee, 1, as chairman, inter-cussed Victorian cricketer, is an all-
Lindsay Hassett, the much
dis-check.
One or two over-zealous rid- reliable, notably in the second period capable of turning these opportunities ful conclusion," added Mr. Ryder.
ers are to be commended viewed Tate and told him that this lete
attempt- on to account. Crogan on the right wing
and a member of an athletic, ing to take Becher's Brook (which Pynra Singh led the attack was a constant menace, and Howlett
committee were not going to refamily. Short in stature, like Ma- was not lak) causing regretted dis- splendidly and scored D grand commend his re-engagement and cariney and Bradman, he is only 5ft. comfort, particularly for the member equalising goal after beating Wallace had to be very carefully watched. But the quintette did not finish their
further that, unless casualties 3 In. He has fair hair and blue who had as a result a wet and some- and McBride in a solo effort. Crisp promising movements at all well and
his services would not eyes. occurred, for the remaining mat-
what wearisome wall home!
stick work was the feature of his weak shooting often spoilt excellent
Hasselt, who is 24, is an account-
play, as it was of G. Singh. Pintos spade work. In addition Tam Kong-
ant. He was educated at Geelong
at inside left found the net once. hon was at the top of his form and
formal College. Ile scored 2,380 runs for An offer of £2,500, plus all ex- one at which the secretary was pre-his school in six seasons. His 706 In
Paper was soon found and the field though he might have scored more if quicker to the ball. Fowler wan a goals appeared to be certain Avey, British cruiser and middle-ly friendly. I told Tate that I was public school batsman in Victoria. coming up. An excellent run
Palmer. Australian title-holder, in Sydney.
cruiser-weight the carliest possible moment so that the
round display by scoring the third where a welcomed respite was given P. S. tennis championships should have ample time to look and alto captained his scoop op to both pony and rider, as paper Vas goal from a most dificult angle. two further fights in 60 days.
In addition McAvoy is guaranteed around.
The game was well worth the re- team. Later he played in the Vic-
so easily discovered, Green "There was no possible misunder- torlan Amateur Football Association Paper was, howevens causing best of spirit, Lleul-Comdr. Bower- | found leading play, with hard tackling taken in the standing and Tate, who left the room and twice secured the award for
through market "We are sending a reply by ca- in a state of emotion, expressed his "best and fairest player. Gotong short stretch of consequently slow the game which was enthusiastically Only at intervals did the Hongkong bie," said Harry Levent, McAvoy's thanks to me for my timely informes League Club wanted him, but Hase going, after which white pipe was followed by the huge crowd.
the
(man and Mr. R. Henderson controlled eleven show any inferiority. In the manager, "but we cannot make up tion. second half the local born players our minds yel, os negotiations are
again sighted. Heads were then turn- sett declined. Hassett is also a were constantly on the attack, with still in progress for MeAvoy to fight belleve that Tate was applying for a handicap of seven.
"At this period I have reason to ful golfer, playing with Geelonged towards home and with the scent Fung King-cheung, Lai Shui-wing John Henry Lewis in this
keen for the run in, hats we e jambed and Jorge stepping lively to present for the latter's world cruiser-weight the post of conch at
country a workmanlike inside trio. Tommy championship."
down and the pace quicker d by the public schools. and I know that he "big"
thrusters with Claridge leading, WALE being approached by
a country team Pitman, Garrard, Berger and Allon now of team and Tale was played again, Ing batsman. He has an excellent cinder rack and through a Chinese
that casualties did occur in our of the stars is a regular member
paper, cunningly side, and an outstand ever, in laying the
nd swung the trail left-handed, over the but no sort of suggestion was ever defence, made to him by me that the ques-plenty
unlimited patience and village. Here Claridge dropped back tion of his re-engagement was be- and scores freely when
nt stroken. He drives hard and Pinel took the lead along the ing considered by the Selection Com-
going
path past the mittee.
fort, only to lose it His brother, "Dick" played erle-through his pony WAS NOT "SACKED"
ket for Victoria, and another brother, taking Garrard with him, leaving over-running paper. "Moreover, for the past season
Harry, represented his Slate at ten-Pitman in the lead. The flags were Tate has been on a yearly engage Hussett came into the Victorian side jumps to the finish competition was
for some years. Last
season
then sighted and with only two good ment and the writing on the wall late in the season and was remarka-keen. These jumps, however, proved has been clear to see. The clement bly consistent. Starting with five to be the of surprise
could
not have existed, against England, 83 and 71 not out, first six past the flags were:-
undoing of
of many and the I think it must be admitted that 58 and 60 against New South Wales. there a vast difference between 93 against South Australia, giving
1st. Pitman on
on River Dee non-renewal of an agreement
sucking' or 'dismissal.
2nd. Berger on Coronation Prince 3rd, Garrard on Ramseek 4. Placi on Top Flight 5th, Allan on Dackle
Webster and Bone presented a bold front to the nippy Hongkong attack, and behind them Hartley played with confidence and no little skill between the sticks.
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He made his first century In
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tanenshire League. It so happen-/ainst, West Indies at Geelong, and close on his heels. The Master, how-
exi
nis
and him an aggregate for the season of
503,
with an average of 71.85. He "My committee know full well the was second to Bradman, and aver- splendid work which Tate has done aged 17.85 on innings more than the both for his county and for England. third batsman on the list. They know also of his poputerav on! all grounds and
This season Hasselt has started hi gate-drawing with 36 and 127 not out against New powers, and they regret his passing Zealand and appears as though he as much as do any of the public. will be a certain tourist in 1938. Their first duty, however, in to see
that the county fields the best pose Daylight Saving Move
sible team.
"As some recognition of all that
6th. Gallie on Silver Ribbon Pitman is to be congratulated on his well deserved win and also on awning such a steady performer as River Dee on which he also won the last hunt of the previous season.
Credit goes to the Master on lay- ing auch an exciting and interesting hunt, particularly in view of the
Tate has done, they have voted him grade committer, the New South area open owing to the recent flood- On the recommendation of the dimeulties présented by the limited an ez gratia grant of £250, a sum Wales Cricket Association agreed at ing of the countryside. Thanks also which, in view of our financial situe-its fast meeting that other sporting go to the Muster who brought the tion, is certainly_generous.
"Admittedly, Sussex owes a great ucging the Government to introduce elusion by very kindly inviting all
bodies be approached with a view to afternoon's sport to a pleasant con deal to Tate but surely Tate owes daylight saving in order to provide to a most enjoyable Hunt Tea at the something to the county which brought him out and has always eater opportunities for sport. The Race Club,
treated him with the greatest con- sideration,
Mr. R. C. M. Boyer, chairman of the recommendation, it was sinted by committee, was the outcome of conference held between the grade vious wicket, he shall be given out a two minutes from the fall of the pre- committee and captains of grade instead of the whole team being de
clared out.
Mr.
At the same meeting it was also
F. M.
"If Tato who, incidentally, in stil a paid servant of the club, is cor rectly reported, it would appear that teams. he has been somewhat free and In- accurate in his criticisms. It In decided to prohibit the use of wicket-honorary treasurer and Mr. W. Hon- pleasant to read that Tale has been keeping
Cush was elected gloves with webbing be inundated with offers and every tween the thumb and first finger in shaw to the cricketers' fund commit- member of the committee sincerely all first-class matclics in this State. hopes that he will secure a good op- Other
tee in place of the late Mr. Tyler. State Associations will
A grant of 200 was made to the pointment and will wish him the best naked to take similar action. Defe Richardson-Grimmett testimonial. of luck in the future,"
gates were guilded by the views of
TATE EXPLAINS
bo
W. A. Oldfeld, II. S. Love and F. Lord Tennyson's XI
When the statement was referred Easton, to Tale, he said:
Agreement was expressed with the "Yes, I remember the interview Board of Control's suggestion that (Continued on Page 9.) when' an incoming bataman exceeds
27 at Jamnagar on the drst day of After beginning well on November
(Continued on Page 9.)
II. D. Freakes; E. J. Unwin, P. Cranmer, F. S. Nicholson and I. S. Sever: F. J. Reynolds and A. N. Other; R. J. Longland, II. B. Toft, I. F. Wheatley, A. Wheatley, T. F. Huskisson, WV. II. Weston, D. L. K. Millman and R. Dolton.
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