THE · HONGKONG / TELEGRAPH, MONDAY," OCTOBER 24, 1998.
Eastern Defeated For First Time In Soccer League
South China Defence Too Good for Opposing Attack
(By "Abe")
Unbeaten in three matches, Eastern tasted defeat for the first time in the First Division of the Hongkong Football League yes- terday when they lost to South China "A" by five goals to nil at Caroline Hill. Expectations of good football from these two teams were not realised: the Caroline Hill men were far superior and, especially towards the end, completely dominated the play.
For the Arst 15 minutes of the were not nearly as effective as usual, game, the game was fast and in- especially Hau Ching-to, who had a toresting Though South
China very poor game. Twice, however, allacked moot of tho time, he was in position to score bu, each the Eastern defence stood up to the time he falled.. pressure and when the ball was swung across to the other end, the Caroline il club's goal had a nar- row cocape when Hau Ching-to, the loft-wing. Just failed to beat Pau Ka-ping.
After play had been in progress for 15 minutes, Kwok Ying-kee put South China in the lead with a fine header from a free kick taken by Tang Kwong-sum. He got his head to the ball us it was salling towards past However, as soon as Kwok Ying- the goal-mouth and guided it koo, an old Eastern player, had the out-stretched hands of the East- scored with a header for Southern goalie. Ten minutes Inter, Tang China, the Eastern defence collapsed Kwong-sum sent in a curling ahot and did not offer nearly as much from the right, which dipped sud- resistance as it did in the opening denly and entered the net in the far
Only Hau King-shing, the corner. tre-haif, retained his steadinoza to the end; the others Bustered to play constructive foot- ball but kicked wildly they Had the ball.
A CONTRAST
were too
as soon a
In contrast to the harried Eastern defence, the South China halves and backs remained calm and collected
Leading by 2-0 at half-time, South China continued exerting pressure af (Continued on Page 2)
St. Andrew's
even under the greatest pressure. Defeated
They offered a bulwark in which the allacking forwards could discern few
Rad
loop-holes. As a result, Eastern By C.B.A..
Low scoring opportunities,
very
Nevertheless, the final score of 5-0 rather flattered the South China team because the Eastern forwards teled hard enough at times to deserva ono gond at least,
(By The Pilgrim")
The C.BA. Have 。 magnificent display at King's Park last Saturday to defeat a strong St. Andrew's com- bination by four goals to two.
Boveral changes in position when the second half commenced did the Eastern team little good; as a matter There was a surprising trans-
in the
Jumps High INTERPORT LAWN BOWLS
For The Ball
An exciting moment in front of the Eastern good in yesterday's
First Division League match at Caroline Hill between Eastern and
South Chins "A" IHitherto unbeaten, Eastern went down with a
crash, conceding five goals without reply. Lau Ding-bon, the Eastern
roal-keeper, is here shown jumping high for the ball from a corner
kick. The Eastern nilack could do little agalost the solld' defence
presented by the Chinese halves and full-backs-Staß Photographer.
RECREIO SCORE VICTORY OVER THE C.B.A.
Match Played In H.K.H.A. Tournament
First
(By "The Pilgrim")
CLOSE Suggestion to Umpires
SERIES ANNEXED
BY SHANGHAI
Hongkong's Recovery Made Too Late In The Match
(By "Abo")
Shanghai clinched the Interport Lawn Bowls series on Satur- day by winning the third match against Hongkong on the Club de Recreio green. They tied the first match at 20-20, won the second easily by 30-10 and the third by 20-17.
At one stage of the encounter on Saturday, Shanghai led by 19-6, but the local players made a great rally to get to within two shots of their opponents' total and when the last end was played, Shanghai led only by 190-17.
Unfortunately for Hongkong, J. A. da Luz, the lead, threw the jack into the ditch in his effort to make it o long head, and K. L. Swartzell, his opposite number in the Shanghal rink, promptly rolled the jack only just past the dog for a very short
one.
The green was very fast through- out. Shanghai had revelled on the short heads, and Hongkong seemed more at home on the long ones. And true to the form displayed earller on, Shanghal managed to score on this last vital head, taking a single to win by 20-17.
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Suggestion to Umpires Hongkong rink, comprising 3. A. da
By "The Pilgrim"
In his weekly hockey notes on Thursday, "The Pilgrim" will write on "Suggestions to Umpires." He can be relied upon to give some useful sug. gestions; so, players and um- pires, be on the lock-out!
They scored three goals without reply against the Radio and Postal Sports Club.
Many people had regarded the
Luz, F. X. M. da Silva, C. G. Silva and U. M. Omar (skip) as the best of the three Hongkong rinks, because the first three were playing on their own green. Peculiarly enough, however, it was Omar who gave the best performance of the four. The other three were not ns reliable as had been expected.
After their win in the "Second Interport, it was only natural that | Shanghai would again rely on K. L. Swartzell, J. M. C. Lopes, A. M. Gutierrez and Hugh Wallace (skip) to curry them through. Once again, these four did not let the side down.
of fast, the defenen seemed weak-formation in this game when both
Playing very well together, es- pecially in the first 15 heads, the ed, for it was in the last 30 minutes attacks in the second half found oned.
There was not a great deal be-Shanghat men ran away to a 10-0. that Bot
Bouth China over-ren their op their shooting form, alx goals being In the first Hongkong Hockey Association Tournament game
scored during this period. The
the first half Just when everything seemed over ponents.
when the home team met with suc- bar the shouting, Hongkong staged a WILL Leung Wing-chiu returning Saints had alightly the better of the of the season, the Club de Recreio, on their home ground at King's tween the sides in to his old position in the centre, exchanges
drst half and Park yesterday morning, defeated the C.B.A. in a fast and interest-
cess through Kraus. Radio should magnificent recovery which all but have levelled the score through corrled them to level terms. Singles Danked by Lau Hing-chol on the would have been at least two goals ing encounter by a goal to ail.
Pyara Singh but on two occasions, on the 18th and 17th, a two on the right and Lee Kwok-wai on the left, to the good had Misa P. Gittins and
The weather was glorious and, best half and the backs, Bond and with Benwell at his mercy, he failed 18th, a five on the 19th and two on South China intermediate line was a Miss E. Churn been more accurate
the 20th made the Hongkong score very strong one indeed, ad Eastern with their sticks
both teams were at full strength. Taylor, though they played well, to And his mark. found to thele cost. The superiority
However, the
the CB.A. dominated Supporters turned up in force to were too often caught out of position..
On resumption, the "y" had most 17. which the South China half-backs play in the second half and owed give the first match of the present Their covering also was faulty, of the play and their forwards,
However, in the last head, Lopes established in middeld paved the their victory very largely to Mrs. M. season a good send-off.
to their
So far as hockey skill was con-Bartlett, Kraus and Rose, were more
second put one wood two inches in front of their brilliant leader. In comfortablo victory,tle style she broke through | Wadwhen
The fast-moving Recreio attack cerned, the Rees did enough in the convincing. Rose got the And when one adds that Leo Tin- sang was at his best at left back and the Saints' defence to complete the knitted together from the first blow first half to earn full points, no mat-goal with a terrifle frst-Umer just the fuck, and despite all the efforts
whistle and within five of the
ter what happened in the later within the circle, Lim being beaten of the Hongkong men, the wood Mak Bul-hon seldom kicked wildly "hat trick." Miss M. Booker was as ho is to do, the enormity of responsible for the fourth.
ALWAYS INTERESTING The minutes a hard pass rent in across stages. J. Gonsalves, Beltrao and all the way. A few minutes later, remained the shot until the end. prono
the Eastern forwards Saints new
the goal-mouth by J. Soares, on the Ozorie were consistent in the attack. Bartlett, by clever anticipation, add- Inside-left, Misa tbo teak before realised.
Greiner, who scored both als, right wing, was intercepted by H. J. Soares, on the right, was the mosted the third,
Dawson was as usual a success at The game was a very much better i can be find, the Eastern goal-was most energetic and threatened Ozorio, who made no mistake in impressive winger. W. A. Reed, as centre hold, intercepting centres in one to watch than the Second Inter-
finding the net with a
rising shot.
pivot, came into prominence during |
as consistently keeper, could not be blamed for the danger whenever she get within shots which beat him. All were shooting range. The attack was un-
Play was soon transferred to the the second period of the game and great style. Rose at Inside left was port, though not
the there were some constantly-changing very fine efforts. The second goal fortunate, however, to run up against other end and Bickford, from Marques, at right half, was grand the best forward and was always an exciting as the First. Nevertheless
Kempton, ho might have saved; but Tang the CB.A. pivot and captain, Miss I inches. G. Fowler in turn sent in a goal, was a big success with his hefty full of energy, always getting the even when the Shanghai men were
corner hit, only missed his mark by throughout. Young V. Ribeiro, In alert opportunist,
right half, was also outstanding and heads which kept the interest alivo Kwong-sum's shot was a deceptive Miss J. Booker was also a tremend again
Woolley, when she was in real form. 1 terrific first-timer which crashed kicking. one, curling back just enough to
better of Dunn and Jangeer Singh. piling up their points in the middle get under the ball.
ous worker nt right
Bath goals had several narrow Starbuck and Taylor formed a cold stages of the encounter. seemed to SUEN BOTTLED
Peggy Everest was splendid
into play Luck Char-shooters, escapes in the closing stages. Recreio, ne of defence. against the Swen Kam-shuon, the "bralna" of back and made up for her partner's There were times in the second half the winners, defeated well, but were the Eastern attack, was not allowed slowness in defensive work. to make his customary passes to his On their showing on Saturday, the When the C.B.A. seemed certain to lucky to take both points. It was. colleagues but was tackled arst time CBA should develop into a strong E, L. Gosano gave little away with
a hard-fought-game, and draw level but Albert Rodrigues and however, as soon as he had the ball. Thrown combination before the reason com- their first-time clearances. back on their own, the 'other four (mences.
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ERRATIC SHOOTING
WEAK RADIO ATTACK
the tenth head, he was aided by a slight wick which changed the direction of his wood' Just sufficient- ly for him to carry the kitty. On another occasion, on the 18th when Hongkong were lying four, Wallace, with his last wood, was somewhat lucky to save two, helped by another sight wick.
Omar falled badly when he was unable to save the four after the jack had been taken down to the ditch. Except for the Arst shot, the others were two yards away, but in his anxiety to draw first shot, be came up too heavy. On the other hand, he played several kvely woods, one of which was when he picked out a Shanghai wood to give his side five on the 10th head.
Scores: Hend
Shota
0
0
Shots
RINKS CHOSEN
The Shanghal players will visit the Hongkong Football Club this after- noon. The Footballers will be re- presented by J. 8. Howell, G. Dun- can. E. Tuck and W. Gill (skip).
To-morrow the visitors will go to Government. House to play against H. E. The Governor's team. The rinks in opposition will be 08 follows:
Shanghal
Wallace
W, Houston
I. . The Governor 11. E. The "Governor Dr. L Newton
K. L. R. Swarize! F. 8. Carter
W. J. MacDermott J, Deakin (skip)
(skip)
R. P. Phillip
Hon. Mr. M, L. Smith J. M. C. Lepes ---- -C, 3, Hosking man.
Hon. Mr. A. In
Shielde
J. W. Brierley
A. J. Hall (skip)
T. Mason
D. Campbell.
A. Braid
A. M. Gutierrez
i. Duncan (skip)
G. 8. Archbutt Dr. J. T. Smalley A. Byto-Lay J, S. McGOREN (akip)
(skip)
JOCKEY HURT IN MOTOR ACCIDENT
Hugh Wallace and U. M. Omar, the two skips, were the outstanding players, both being often in the in my opinion, the C.B.A. were worth | sixes and sevens, with Dunn and hai men pulled together a little bit The Radio attack was often at limelight. On the whole, the Shang-
a point.
Awtar Singh below
their usual better than the Hongkong players. standard. The forwards battered in
Whatever luck there was went to vain against a strong defence but the pretty stlckwork and Individual play Shanghal. When Wallace drove the got the
them nowhere. M. H. Hassan as jack into the ditch to score four on Cesarewitch-Router. pivot was in the limelight with his
Y. M. C. A. REVEAL FINE FORM
cool defensive work, and was well supported by Kitchell on his right. J. Singh and M. Singh were notable for long and haphazard clearances
direction without respect for eflect.
G. Fowler, as leader of the attack, was the best of the forwards. Ho showed he was no bellever in the "get
rid of the ball at any price" theory. His dribbling ought to have yielded better results but like the rest of the line, he could do nothing right at close quarters. · Stan Mac- Nider, at right half, gave a poor dis- play and was content to join the spectators in watching his team play was the surprising form which the gave a rather poor display, but they from the side-line throughout the Y.M.C.A. showed on their home were up against a well-balanced and second half. N. Whitley was the ground at King's Park last Saturday, quicker-thinking team.
Most agreeable to their supporters
or
The Radlomen, as a team, indeed
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Mr. R. P. Phillips, whe umpired the Third Bowls Interpert on Saturday on the Club de Recreio green, is monsuring for the shot on one of the honda, while the other players look en. Shanghai led by 19-6 at one mage of the gazon and won only by 39-17 in the end-Stag. Photographer.
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