THE HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH. - THURSDAY, OCTOBER $27, 1988
"THE PILGRIM” GIVES ADVICE TO HOCKEY UMPIRES
TWO IMPORTANT Personalities Of Local Hockey
POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND
EFFICIENCY DOES NOT MEAN PENALISING EVERY LITTLE BREACH
Efficient umpiring will do much to raise the whole standard of hockey in Hongkong by training players to observe the rules of the game. Efficiency does not, however, depend on penalising every breach. The umpire must keep two paramount considera- tions in mind, namely:
(1) He must obinin and retain complete control of the game;
(2) He must never allow an ad- vantage to be gained by a breach of the rules, but the whistle should be used as sparingly an possible.
But
CAUTION SUFFICIENT
On the other hand, it is essential to check the persistent offender be- cause he is a potential source of danger. In such cases a word of caution to the offender should be as effective as a penalty.
When no advantage results to tho offender, it is unnecessary for an umpire 10 penalise such minor
ILL Ozorio (Recreio) scored the
Brel roal in the new Hongkong Miss A, Greiner, the Baints' new T. Dawson, brillant R.A.F. and Hockey Association Tournament lastinside left, who is likely to strengthen Y.ML.C.A. pivot, who has been playing Sunday,
the team considerably.
consistently good games so far.
this rule time to breaches of the rules as slight hand LETTERS TO THE
It is necessary to make the fullest possible use of the "advantage" Rule (19 "d"). In certain circumstances, the decision must be delayed long enough to give operate.
decision, when made, should be given definitely and loudly. Once the "advantage" Rule has been put into operation, the original breach must be considered as not having occurred.
As soun na the players realise that they have na umpire who means to enforce the Rules it will be general- ly found that rough play will cease. Once let a game get out of hand, it wll be difficult to put it together ngain.
CORRECT POSITIONING
an
It is most important for umpire to be in the correct position to see any breaches of the rules and In particular to determine accurate- ly whether a
a player is on-alde or off-side. When an attack is develop ing, the best position is probably close to the touch-line
with the
third defender. When the ball is
circle, the
1
offences such as
are difficult to delect touch-line position. An
umpire should, therefore, come in towards the circle and near the goal- line
In order to be in the best post-
ball, accidental rebound or knock-on.
The awardable penalties, being limited to a free hit, roll-in, penalty corner or penalty bully, have greater rignificance if umpires restrict their use as much as possible to the more serious breaches of the rules, auch +3 obstruction, off-side, etc.. An
EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE C. B. A. Ladies Come
Through Stiff Test With Flying Colours
Hockey Rules
To the Editor,
Hongkong Telegraph,
I was pleased
to
(By The Pilgrim")
I was greatly impressed by Miss Ewing's display on the right wing: and if she is well-supported by her halves she is going to prove a great menace to most defences this season.
Sir, I was particularly interested The C.D.A. ladies had their first presence felt in the Cher Clark by the article penned by "The real test last Saturday when they League. Pilgrim," which appeared in the defeated a formidable Saints' team various editions of your paper on by four goals to two. Thursday last, consecently promul the now
sec Mrs. M. rules which were gated by the International Hockey White leader of the attack, strike Board. These new rules were print- her shooting form so early in the ed in a contemporary some time ago, season, and to score the "hat trick" but, at that time, Hockey was for against a sturdy goal-keeper like from the minds of those interested Miss June Hall is certainly a splen-
not did performance. In the game, and appo
apparently not elther
The newcomers from the C.B.S., much notice was taken by players or umpires. The republica Misses M. and J. Booker, and Miss tion of these new rules and the inter-3. Ewing, did very well and onco
tem pretations by "The Pligrim" are they acquire the big match
herefore very welcome and should perament, the C.B.A. will make their
be of the utmost bencât to both players and umpires at this time, the commencement of the Hockey Sea
son.
"The Correctiv. I feel sure
the same
that
Miss Iris Woolley, the skipper, was also on top of her forrn and her flick passes were a very pleasing feature of her play. Doris Hunt and Peggy Everest also did good work.
The team needs a few changes, especially at Inside-right, left-half and left back. With these changes the C.BA. ladies will take some beating.
Saints Had A Bad Day
shoot ut
FRENCH HORSES TAKE FIRST AND SECOND IN CESAREWITCH America Again Wins Major Share Of Irish Sweeps
London, Oct. 20. At Newmarket to-day Franco pulled off the great autumn double for the Hirst time in history when Princess do Faucigny Lucinge's Controvent, two pounds overweight, won the Cesarewitch.
The first French success was in the Cambridgeshire which was won on October 12 by the 50/1 outsider, Helleniqua.
Early sunshine gave way to heavy clouds before the start of the race and the colours of the jockeys were not distinguishable until a mile from home. Contrevent was then seen to be bunched together with others,
several
Contrevent took the lead shortly after the Bushes had been passed. Running strongly, it held off the challenge of the French-bred horse, Dubonnet, which was also running at three pounds overweight.
The odds against the winner were 100/7.
Smith, made a gallant but unavailing effort to become the first dual Cesare- witch, winner. It started at 9/1.- Reuter.
United Prezi adds that Black Speck, favourte at 8/1, was fourth in
feld of 28
Olympus, drawn by little Miss Kathleen Dunnett, led at the start of the race but dropped back to sixth place at the finish, '--
Fet was first in this race in 1030 and second to Punch last year.
WHERE PRIZES WENT
Dublia, Oct 20, The principal prizes in the Irish Sweepstakes were distributed 3 follows:
Fourteen first prizes of £30,000 cach-Seven went to USA, four to Ireland, two to Canada and one to Europe.
Fourteen second prizes of £18,000 each. Seven went to USA., Ave to
Mr. J. R. Hornung's Dubonnet, and one each to Canada and ridden by Gordon Richartis, was in Fourteen third prizes of £10,000 second place and also started at odds each-Six went to Europe, four to of 100/7.
U.S.A., three to Canada and one to Mr. E. Benson's Fet, ridden by Ireland.--International Press Bureau.
European Soccerites Defeated By England Eleven At Highbury
London, Oct. 20. spectators saw England beat the Rest In sunny weather to-day, 45,000 of Europe at soccer at Ifighbury by three goals to nil
The teams were:
England. Woodley Sproston (Tottenham), (Arsenal), copl;
Coppsfeld),
•
deter-
pos
Goulden then picked up Д (Italy); from Hall and scored with a left-foot Kupfer shot in the 20th minute of the second
Fall scored for England in the 22nd drive and Lawton, the young English, minute at the game with a left-foot centre-forward, added another in the 27th minute to put England two up. The the interpretations of An umpire, therefore, must be
Pilgrima" are erroneous, and as I
The Europeans did not. relax and constantly on the move and train
I would like, however, to criticise have taken it upon myself to
(Chelsea); continued with their deadly tackling. himself not only to be in the correct
the interpretations as propounded
It is only criticise "The Pilgrim,"
Hopgood At half-time, England led 2-0. position according to the state of
by "The Pilgrim," but, before doing right and proper that I should give
Willingham The Europeans played the game, but to be able to judge
so, would wish to assure your corres-my Interpretation of the new Clause
Cullis (Wolves), mined game at the resumption, but instantly the relative positions of
Fondent that the criticism is no D, in order that I, too, might be
(Arsenal); Matthews the England half-backs rarely allow the various players at any moment.
being made in any carping spirit, criticised I my laterpretation is in
(Stoke), W. H. Hall (Tottenham), ed their opponents to gain shooting As an attacker can be off-side when Miss J. Ewing, the budding C.B.A. but rather is motivated from turn an incorrect one.
Lawton (Everlon), Goulden
(West position. exactly in line with the striker, or right-winger.
genuine desire to see umpires and When I first read the new Clause
Ham) and Boyes (Everton). the third defender, and ду 超點
players interpret and play to the D, I must admit that I reasoned
The Saints had a bad
Rest of Europe Olivér umpire may become unsighted, it is
rules
that along the lines of "The Pilgrim", but their forwards were too inclined to (Germany),
day and Font (Italy), Rava (Italy); obviously impossible for one who clent umpire is not, however, one
wrote his article in on continuing with Clause E, the
Amircolo (Italy), half, and thereafter interest died from remains stationary to give correct who is over-lenient, and rough or
spirit.
random. Miss P. Gittins Kitzinger matter became clearer. I then read will, I hope, get her eye in in the (France), Braine (Bellum), Piola
(Germany); Aston the game. decisions.
It is a mistaken idea that it is the in the interest of the players and Rule 10. Under the caption "Catclt- order of the Causes,' when the inter-Greiner was the only Ilve-wiro in Brustad (Norway).
dangerous play and obstruction must,pretation of the
My criticism applies to the inter- Clause E and followed with Clause course of
The final result was England 3, game two, Miss A. (Italy), Zsengeller (Hungary), and Rest of Europe O-Reuter. new Clause D of D; in other
in other words, I reverse
reversed the duty of an umpire to penalise every the game itself, be severely dealti
the atack and should in future render H.R., the Duke of Kent shook breach of the rules , 66 this
ing Ball," "The Pilgrim" states, pretation became very simple indeed. her leader the much-needed basist-hands with the players before the cause undue delay and irritation. It is considered that umpires in inter alla, "The modern system of so Through reading the clauses in Lance. For example, the "sticks" rule was general do not make suflelent use many players catching the ball in the this wa becomes obvious that framed mainly to prevent danger to of the penalty bully rule, and their straight down to the ground is now shall be released immediately to
way, it
England made headway from the alr
throwing it the words in the old Clause D, "It and patting or
The presence of Miss J. Wong, at kick-off, but after this the players. It is unnecessary, there attention is, therefore,. drawn to the recognised. Surely not!
Eur- fall centre half, will also give her team opeans, with quick tackling and long fore, for an umpire to penalise on Notes on this Rule.
perpendicularly towards the ground," great encouragement. A good ex-ground passing, threatened overy occasion the raising of the
altered read
to In general, players should be given
the new periment would be to try. Miss Y. Ho English goal. stick above the shoulder
points out), that, Clau D. when an advantage is gained, and he co-operate an umpire will interrupt released into play immediately." It Clause & fully covers
play immediately," simply because controls the ball well.
POOR FINISHING should use his discretion when there play only when this is essential for does not state the manner in which which the
the way in is no danger to any other player.
ball the conduct of the game.
I hope last Saturday's defeat won't shall be released.
The England forwards had the
XI (away)~~A. B. Hamson the ball should be released, nor does The limitations Imposed by Clause dampen the Saints spirit. They alront support of their half-backs it lay down any restrictions. The leave
leave a
who has caught the have it in them to make good. player,
Cont) J. Billimoria, A. R. II. but their finishing was poor.
D. Hung, A. K. Ismail, F. K. reason for this is because Clause Eball, only one alternative, and that
The Europeans speedy combined Lee, W. Replay, G. Souza, A. Zim- of the same rule states, "The ball is, to open his (immediately.
movements often spread-cagled the mern and F, R. Zimmern, should not be picked up, nor kicked, Clause D), when the ball should,
England defence. The
European 2nd. XI (home)J. L. Youngsayo thrown, carried, or propelled, in any under norm
normal circumstances, und.
(Capt.), N. Broadbridge, E. J. M. manner or direction, except with the
perpendicularly towards ground.
England's early attacks lacked Churn, M. C. Hung, W. Hong Sling, stick."
There is a further
further method of stop-
method and pace, but later developed C. W. Lam, J. W. Leonard, H. P. Lim punch. The English wingers were T. L. Locke, G. A. Lee and W. K. prominent.
Way.
may with.
The new
Cay "The Clause D merely states, were except the Impression that if they try to the ball be caught, it shall be clause shall be released into at left wing; she is very fast and
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In view of the positive statements ping the ball by hand, which has not in Clause E, the contentions of "The been comunented
upon by "The Pilgrim" must therefore be refuted. Pilgrim," and that is, with the Bat In regard to throwing the bail of the hand. My opinion about a straight down to the ground, the act ball stopped
this manner is that, of throwing in any manner or direc- providing the player does not of- tion is expressly forbidden. Regard-tempt to deflect, strike or pat at the ing patting, surely to pat the ball ball, a slight rebound from the hand, would be to propel the ball, and which would almost certainly occur, this act is also expressly forbidden. would be permissible.
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